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2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
Finding proper audio (声音的) products such as a pair of headphones or earbuds (便携式耳机) that meet your needs exactly doesn’t have to mean dropping big cash. Here are the best deals, discounts, and sales you can find right now.
The Marshall Major V are $60 off
Stylish, long battery life, and booming (浑厚的) low end: That’s what you can expect from the Marshall Major V headphones, currently $99.99 (originally $159.99). While you’ll find other headphones with more features on this list, these ably cover all the basics, and offer a comfortable fit and a classic 80s look.
The Beats Studio Pro are 51% off
Beats headphones are known for their style and being a good match with Apple devices. Both of these points hold true for their flagship headphones, the Beats Studio Pro, which are currently more than half off, at $139. 99 (originally $349.99).
Anker Space A40 are 44% off
You can still get very good Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) earbuds even if you’re not willing to spend a fortune. The Soundcore by Anker Space A40 are $44.99 (originally $99.99) and give you as many features and even better ANC than some high-end pairs, without a high price. The main area where these earbuds fall short is in capturing your voice when making calls, but if you’re on a tight budget, the Soundcore by Anker Space A40 are a good choice.
JBL Tune Buds are 50% off
Another good pair of earbuds for cheap, the JBL Tune Buds are currently going for $49.95 (originally $99.95) after a 50% discount. They’re also ANC earbuds and have a Smart Situational feature so you can hear your surroundings as well. You’ll get 48 hours of battery life with the case, and four microphones to be able to be heard clearly over the phone. If you prefer a deep sound signature, go for the JBL Tune Buds over the Anker Space A40.
1．Which product is most suitable for an Apple user who cares about style
A．The Marshall Major V. B．The Beats Studio Pro.
C．The Anker Space A40. D．The JBL Tune Buds.
2．What is a known weakness of the Anker Space A40
A．Short battery life. B．Poor call quality.
C．Uncomfortable fit. D．No noise cancellation.
3．What is the purpose of writing the text
A．To introduce the latest audio technology. B．To compare different headphone brands.
C．To recommend affordable audio devices. D．To explain the importance of sound quality.
A 99-year-old British World War II veteran (老兵) has raised more than $9 million in donations for the U. K.’s National Health Service as it battles COVID-19.
During the initial lockdown, Captain Sir Tom Moore, set out to walk 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire before his 100th birthday. His goal was to raise funds for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). His original fundraising target was $1,250. His family said the fundraising site Just Giving had to stop the “Captain Tom Moore’s 100th Birthday Walk for the NHS” page from crashing, as more than 90,000 people tried to access it at one point. So far, more than 347,000 people have donated to Moore’s effort.
Moore told the BBC the flood of donations was “completely out of this world.” Moore plans to continue fundraising, with another 100 laps in 10-lap daily increases. The money will go to NHS Charities Together, a collective that supports the medical staff, volunteers, facilities and patients of the NHS, Britain’s published healthcare system, which was created after the Second World War.
Moore decided to use the fundraising challenge to thank NHS staff for helping him recover from a recent hip (髋关节) replacement and skin cancer. He was encouraged by his daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, who said she originally thought the $1,250 target was “a stretch”. Her father, who lives with her and her family, had been exercising in the back garden following the hip operation when the idea came about.
“Life is all about purpose — we all need purpose,” Ingram-Moore told the BBC． “While he has had a life full of purpose, he did fall and break his hip and became much less independent than he had been for the previous 98 years.” Ingram-Moore said the British public and donors have given her father a new purpose late in life: “I think he’ll do this until everyone says, ‘Stop, don’t do this anymore.’”
4．Why did the fundraising page face technical problems
A．Moore kept changing his fundraising goal. B．Too many people tried to access it at once.
C．NHS staff were using the site at the same time. D．The website was not designed for large donations.
5．What motivated Moore to start this fundraising campaign
A．His plan to set a new world record.
B．His daughter’s idea to celebrate his 100th birthday.
C．His need for more physical exercise after his operation.
D．His wish to express thanks for the medical care he received.
6．What does Hannah mean by saying the target was “a stretch”
A．The goal was overly ambitious. B．They should increase the target.
C．Her father needed to stretch more. D．The money had already been raised.
7．What of the following is the best title for the text
A．100 Laps: A Birthday Challenge for Veterans.
B．NHS Receives Millions from Generous Donors.
C．WWII Veteran’s Recovery Inspires Medical Research.
D．99-Year-Old’s Walking Fundraiser Brings in Millions.
The traditional image of the explorer, as taught in schools, is that of a brave individual sailing into the unknown or exploring deep jungles. Modern discovery, however, is mainly advanced by scientists. The nature of their work presents challenges that are fully comparable to the most celebrated quests from our past and our literary imagination.
Exploration is science in its most basic form — asking questions of the natural world and using the answers for the betterment of everything on Earth. It has great value and the practical payoffs can be plenty. Scientists who spent decades exploring what was in the atmosphere found that over time the concentration of carbon dioxide was rising. Without that discovery, we humans would now be living like the frog in a pot of gradually heating water, unsure why the environment around us is changing, and slowly boiling to death.
The human drive to overcome challenges is an essential aspect of the human drive to explore. As Robert Ballard, who discovered the sunken RMS Titanic in 1985, told us recently: “The ocean is an awe-inspiring place. I was almost killed several times. But the human spirit is indestructible.” Ballard turned 80 in June and in May spent two weeks on an expedition in the Pacific Ocean.
And that drive to take on challenges often inspires the courageous, and the new inventions keep coming. Early human submarines (潜水艇) that reached the bottom of the deepest ocean trenches (沟) made the trip just once, stressed by the enormous pressures there. But eventually a more stress-resistant deep-diving vehicle, the Limiting Factor, allowed investor and undersea explorer Victor Vescovo to reach trench bottoms numerous times.
Many commercial projects are involved in exploration. Maybe one day you’ll put on your virtual-reality glasses, connect with an online adventure company and rent a video-equipped remote vehicle that explorers the Great Barrier Reef from above for several hours at your direction.
Captain James T. Kirk began each episode of the original Star Trek television series by saying, “Space, the final frontier.” Not necessarily. We still have plenty to discover right here on Earth, and we eagerly await surprises from the newest worlds we find.
8．How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph
A．By giving examples. B．By making a contrast.
C．By raising questions. D．By describing a scene.
9．What danger might stay hidden without the CO2 discovery
A．Delayed scientific progress. B．Gradual environmental threats.
C．Reduced technological innovation. D．Weakened recognition of exploration.
10．What does Ballard’s statement imply about exploration
A．It carries on despite dangers. B．It relies on advanced tools.
C．It mainly appeals to the youth. D．It outweighs personal safety.
11．What is the author’s view on “Space: the final frontier”
A．Space is more urgent than Earth. B．Earth still holds many discoveries.
C．The quote about space is accurate. D．VR will dominate future exploration.
The night sky is one of few things humanity has been able to rely on throughout the course of our history. But year by year, it is becoming harder to count on due to light pollution.
Light pollution comes in many forms and most profound for our species, and for others, is what’s known as skyglow: the phenomenon by which the night sky itself grows brighter than its natural state. Unsurprisingly, it is worst over cities, where streetlamps and even office buildings stay shining brightly even after most residents have closed the blinds and gone to bed, making most people in cities only make out a handful or none of stars at night.
Yet degraded views of the Milky Way are the least of the troubles light pollution causes our species and other species. Astronomers find themselves discouraged: They’re having trouble finding areas dark enough for their observatories. And when they do find them, rapidly increasing satellites can, effectively, photobomb their exposures by reflecting the light of the sun long after it has set. Bothered, too, are migratory birds trusting the light in the environment to tell them where to go and when to go there. Sometimes, they’re drawn away from their routes to cities and crash into windows because of tiredness. And all humans experience the harms of disturbance to our circadian rhythms (昼夜节律) -which happens when we’re exposed to blue light during the night instead of the day.
Ever-brighter night skies might not feel like a crisis way down here. But a landmark survey discovered that the sky became 10 percent brighter per year over the past 10 or so years. That means a child growing from a baby to a young adult is likely, by the time they are ready to head off to college, to see two or three times fewer stars every night than they could as a child. The sharp rise in satellites flying through low Earth orbit, not to mention the debris (碎片) caused by their frequent collisions (碰撞), only worsens the problem.
The good news is that humanity’s mistakes today leave much room for improvement. That starts with the satellites: Limiting debris, already urgent, will limit light pollution, panies are also already experimenting, at the National Science Foundation’s request, with adding shades, coatings and more to satellites so that they become one with space rather than shine out against it.
12．According to the text, what is a most significant form of light pollution
A．Intense light from vehicles. B．Satellite-reflected sunlight.
C．Unwanted light entering homes. D．Artificial brightening of the night sky.
13．Which of the following may be a challenge for astronomers
A．Migratory birds blocking telescopes. B．Too much blue light from office buildings.
C．Shortage of instruments in observation sites. D．Satellites ruining images with reflected sunlight.
14．Why does the author mention a child’s experience in paragraph 4
A．To explain satellite collision mechanisms.
B．To criticize educational failures in astronomy.
C．To illustrate the impact of increasing sky brightness.
D．To highlight generational differences in star observation.
15．What is the last paragraph mainly about
A．Prospects of space technology. B．Measures against light pollution.
C．Humanity’s potential to correct errors. D．Scientific institutions’ role in innovation.
The roll-out of 5G technology is set to transform not only the way we live but also the modes of work, promising innovative changes across societies. 16 It enables smooth 4K/8K video streaming, instant downloads of large files, and better online gaming experiences that redefine digital entertainment.
Beyond entertainment, 5G has significant implications for critical industries such as healthcare and transportation. For example, surgeons could perform complex remote surgeries with minimal delay. This ensures precise control even from thousands of miles away. Self-driving cars will communicate with each other and traffic infrastructure (基础设施) in real time. 17
However, the change to 5G is not without challenges. 18 Additionally, some rural areas may face delays in accessing this technology due to the high cost of building infrastructure like small cell towers and fiber-optic (光纤) networks, widening the digital divide temporarily.
19 The Internet of Things (IoT) will greatly gain from 5G, as it can support billions of connected devices at the same time. Smart cities, powered by 5G, could improve traffic flow via intelligent signals, reduce energy consumption by auto-adjusting public services, and enhance public safety with real-time observation and rapid emergency response systems.
Governments and companies worldwide are investing heavily in 5G infrastructure to seize these opportunities. As more devices-from smartphones to autonomous vehicles-become interconnected, the demand for faster, more reliable, and short-delay networks will only increase, making 5G the cornerstone of the next digital revolution. 20
A．This greatly cuts risks through instant data exchange.
B．Despite these problems, the potential benefits are enormous.
C．Moreover, 5G can support the development of the healthcare industry.
D．4G networks will soon become outdated as 5G becomes mainstream.
E．Many people are concerned about the health risks associated with 5G radiation.
F．One major advantage is its short delay, which reduces the slow response in communication.
G．As it matures, its extensive impacts will bring about a more connected and intelligent world.
二、完形填空
Ten years ago, Kristin Schell and her family moved to a new home in Austin, Texas. They tried to connect with their new 21 . But hosting parties required planning ahead and coordinating (协调) 22 , not to mention cooking and cleaning.
One day, Kristin bought a few picnic tables for a party. A delivery driver 23 left one table in her front yard and the image 24 in her mind. She painted it turquoise (绿松石) and placed it near the sidewalk, a spot to 25 with her kids. “We became ‘front yard people,’” Kristin says.
Neighbors began to stop by to introduce themselves and sit down for a 26 . The turquoise table was 27 and had a communal feel. Then neighbors asked to set up their own, and the Turquoise Table movement 28 .
People often 29 to invite others into their homes. They think their house is too 30 or not big enough. “Our perfectionism can cause us to miss the joy of connecting with others,” Kristin says. Her picnic table takes away the 31 .
“Generosity doesn’t always mean holding a big party. At the picnic table, all I have to do is 32 .” She likes how it enables her to 33 loneliness and build active relationships. “People long to know that they are loved and that they 34 ,” she says.
A decade later, thousands of Turquoise Tables exist in all 50 states. Not all are actually turquoise. “Whatever color it is, it’s a 35 table,” Kristin says.
21．A．relatives B．neighbors C．customers D．teachers
22．A．foods B．departments C．schedules D．families
23．A．mistakenly B．definitely C．intentionally D．obviously
24．A．formed B．stuck C．disappeared D．reflected
25．A．study B．argue C．paint D．play
26．A．chat B．deal C．trip D．game
27．A．large B．stable C．inviting D．unpleasant
28．A．paused B．began C．changed D．failed
29．A．desire B．struggle C．refuse D．hesitate
30．A．small B．messy C．clean D．expensive
31．A．pressure B．support C．joy D．adventure
32．A．hide B．leave C．show up D．give up
33．A．increase B．ease C．understand D．accept
34．A．recover B．weigh C．succeed D．belong
35．A．friendship B．forgiveness C．secret D．courage
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The city of Dunhuang used to be the gateway to and 36 Ancient China, a place where East met West. Today, it is a world-class tourist destination 37 (feature) sites with UNESCO-protected heritage status.
Every year visitors come here for Dunhuang murals (壁画) 38 subjects vary from religious stories to scenes of everyday life. One type of mural that is unique to Dunhuang shows the Apsaras, or “Flying Immortals”. Representations of these heavenly musicians, singers and dancers 39 (find) on the walls of many caves. These images are full of life, reflecting the confidence and 40 (enthusiastic) of people from that time.
In the Library Cave found in 1900, are showcased thousands of treasures. 41 these treasures exhibit is the image of Dunhuang at the peak of the Silk Road era, a period lasting from 405 AD to 1002 AD．However, in the Ming Dynasty, trade routes changed and Dunhuang was not as wealthy as 42 used to be.
Dunhuang, which is 43 (strategic) located on the ancient Silk Road, has become a global crossroads again this century through the Belt and Road Initiative. After years of preparation, it successfully 44 (host) the Silk Road International Cultural Expo in 2017, which aimed to promote cultural exchange and 45 (strength) the cooperation between the countries along the Silk Road. For this reason, Dunhuang was the ideal choice.
四、书信写作
46．假设你是李华，校英文报正在举办主题为“The Path to a Richer Self”的征文活动，并给出了图片提示。请观察以下图片，结合自身经历写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
(1)描述图片；
(2)你的经历。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请在答题纸相应位置作答。
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五、书面表达
47．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mr. Evans’s class poetry competition was the big event those days. He required students to present their self-created works one by one, with scores given by Mr. Evan to determine the best! For weeks, everyone in class was working on their poems. You could hear people whispering lines, crossing out words, and starting over. Everyone was trying to write something real. Well, everyone except Maya.
Maya didn’t get poetry. She liked things that made sense - like math problems or programming. You followed the steps, and you got an answer. But poetry It was all feelings and unclear ideas. It made no sense.
The night before the competition, Maya’s paper was still blank. Panic set in. In a moment of weakness, she went to a fancy AI writer. She typed in a few commands. In seconds, a perfect poem appeared on her screen. It used beautiful words. It was a million times better than anything she could write. Her stomach ached with guilt, but she copied it, put her name on top, and hit “print.”
The next day in class, kids took turns sharing their work. Some voices shook. Some poems were a little awkward, but they felt honest. When Maya read her AI poem, her voice was shaky too-but for a different reason. Her poem sounded like it belonged in a fancy book. When she finished, the room was quiet for a second, then everyone clapped. They were impressed.
But Mr. Evans didn’t clap. He just looked at her with a quiet, knowing look. After class, he asked her to stay. Her heart was pounding. Was she in trouble
He held up her poem. “You know, Maya,” he said, not angry, just thoughtful. “This poem is… perfect. The words are all in the right place. But it doesn’t sound like you.” He pointed to a line. “A real person would have tripped up here. They would have used a simpler word, maybe. That’s where the real stuff is. This… this feels like a perfect robot.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hearing Mr. Evans’ words, Maya’s face went hot.
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Determined to create a work of her own, Maya returned to her desk.
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参考答案
1．B 2．B 3．C
4．B 5．D 6．A 7．D
8．B 9．B 10．A 11．B
12．D 13．D 14．C 15．B
16．F 17．A 18．E 19．B 20．G
21．B 22．C 23．A 24．B 25．D 26．A 27．C 28．B 29．D 30．B 31．A 32．C 33．B 34．D 35．A
36．from 37．featuring 38．whose 39．are found 40．enthusiasm 41．What 42．it 43．strategically 44．hosted 45．strengthen
46． The Path to a Richer Self
The picture vividly shows the ways to a richer self. The path to a richer self is paved with reading, communicating, and thinking. Each of these elements plays a crucial role in our personal growth and self-enrichment.
I once participated in a reading club. We shared books and ideas. Through in-depth discussions and communication, I not only understood books better but also stepped out of my comfort zones to learn from others and learned to think independently. This experience broadened my mind, building a more vibrant, well-rounded, and richer self.
47．
Hearing Mr. Evans’ words, Maya’s face went hot. She felt a rush of shame flooding over her. Head down, she admitted in a trembling voice, “Mr. Evans, I didn't write this poem. I used an AI writer because I didn't know how to write a poem myself.” To her surprise, Mr. Evans smiled gently. “It takes courage to admit a mistake. Now, why don't you give it a real try ” His words made Maya determined to prove herself.
Determined to create a work of her own, Maya returned to her desk. She thought about her life, her love for math and programming. Slowly, words began to form in her mind. She wrote about the beauty of numbers and codes, pouring her true feelings onto the paper. Line by line, her poem took shape. It wasn't perfect, but it was real - a reflection of herself. When she finally finished, a sense of pride welled up in her. She couldn't wait to show Mr. Evans her real creation.

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