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2026-2027学年进才中学高二第一学期期中试卷
高二英语试卷
I. Listening Comprehension（25分）
Section A Short Conversations（10分）
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a
question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you
hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the
best answer to the question you have heard.
1. A. He is unwilling to play chess.
B. The woman should go on playing chess.
C. He will help the woman with the game.
D. The woman has every reason to quit.
2. A. The airports management needs improving.
B. The plane is going to land at another airport.
C. All flights have been delayed due to bad weather.
D. Temporary closing has disturbed the airport's operation.
3. A. A colleague. B. Their boss. C. Their workload. D. A coffee machine.
4. A. The woman is rather forgetful. B. The man appreciates the woman's help.
C. The woman often works at weekends. D. The man often lends books to the woman.
5. A. He disagrees with the woman.
B. He is good at keeping a secret.
C. He has much experience listening to others.
D. He has several younger brothers and sisters.
6. A. He's embarrassed about the photo. B. He's usually a good dancer.
C. He didn't enjoy the party. D. He hasn't seen the photo.
7. A. She prefers to stay indoors during the summer.
B. The weather is supposed to get even hotter.
C. Too much hot weather can be unpleasant.
D. She doesn't agree with the man.
8. A. He likes going to the library.
B. The library has already closed.
C. He doesn't plan to go to the library.
D. It is possible to go to the library now.
9. A. She may have to change her plan.
B. She will visit her friend's mother.
C. She invites the man to go to Florida.
D. She prefers to travel without her friend.
10. A. He has just finished the book.
B. He's on his way to the bookstore.
C. He's getting more interested in the book.
D. He didn't know the book was a best-seller.
Section B（15分）
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked several
questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the
questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide
which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following talk.
11. A. The new class schedule. B. A new dance school.
C. Popular dance teachers. D. The increasing fees.
12. A. 8.50. B. 10.50. C. 17.50. D. 11.00.
13. A. It will start at 6.30 on Tuesday night and finish at 7.30.
B. It will remain the same as the winter timetable.
C. It will be taught by Janine Davis.
D. It will last an hour and a half.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14. A. 38% of girls are heavy social media users.
B. 14% of boys are heavy social media users.
C. 25% of girls never use social media.
D. 10% of boys never use social media.
15. A. There is no actual relationship between them.
B. Depression leads people to using social media more.
C. Heavy use of social media results in people's depression.
D. It is difficult to decide which is cause and which is effect.
16. A. The change in the use of social media across time.
B. The harm of spending too much time on social media.
C. The growing body of evidence about the cause of depression.
D. The difference between girls and boys in the symptoms of depression.
Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.
17. A. A new source of fuel oil.
B. An alternative use of fuel oil.
C. A way to make fuel oil less polluting.
D. A new method for locating underground oil.
18. A. She heard about it in class.
B. She read a newspaper article about it.
C. She was told about it by her roommate.
D. She was doing research for a paper on it.
19. A. To heat the reactors.
B. To remove impurities.
C. To prevent dangerous gases from forming.
D. To produce a gas containing carbon and hydrogen.
20. A. It's quite expensive. B. It uses up rare minerals.
C. It hasn't been fully tested. D. It produces harmful gas.
II. Grammar and Vocabulary（40分）
Section A语法填空（15分）
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.
For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one
word that best fits each blank.
China's tea brands want to conquer America, Starbucks-style
Back in China, Emily Chang used to champion Starbucks. "We were nurturing coffee culture in a country that
knows centuries of tea," says the former chief marketing officer of the American firm in the PRC. Now Ms. Chang
works for Chagee, a tea chain little known outside China, and is doing the opposite. Her task is (21) (promote) the
Chinese brand and tea-drinking habit in coffee-centric America.
Last year the chain became one of the many firms (22) were trying to gain a foothold in America. Their
outlets offer bubble tea, fruit tea and fresh Chinese tea, sometimes (23) (cap) with milky foam. In America, the
coffee market is 28 times bigger than (24) of freshly made tea, estimates Huachuang Securities, a brokerage. This,
it says, theoretically creates "vast substitution potential". (25) these Chinese brands can truly capitalize on the
huge potential or not remains to be seen.
Currently, Chinese firms' presence is still small. HeyTea, an upmarket brand, has led the way, steadily (26)
(open) more than 40 American shops since 2023. But only nine of Chagee's 7,500-odd global outlets are in the States.
Similarly, giant bubble-tea and ice-cream seller (27) Mixue is, just five of its 60,000 outlets are in America. But
overall, the Chinese tea industry is now actively expanding overseas. Partly this is because there is too much bubble tea
brewing at home, prompting these firms to look (28) the domestic market.
Some American customers see their fare, which includes low-sugar options, as (29) (healthy) than dessert.
"Sometimes I'm like I can't eat ice cream right now. But I can go get myself a bubble tea, that's not so bad!"
Down the street, Eric Li walks out of a bustling branch of Mixue, where Spring Oolong Milk Tea sells for $3.99. As
a Chinese-American, he says he's happy to see many non-Chinese enjoying his culture. "There's some tension right now,
internationally, but it's good that everyone (30) get together over a drink," he says.
Section B语法选择题（10分）
Directions: Choose the best answer (A, B, C, D) to complete each of the following sentences.
31. While the proposal seems perfectly practical, it is still to the final approval of the board of directors, without
which no project can be launched.
31. A. sensitive B. subject C. similar D. strange
32. The local government has been warned that the shrinking wetland cannot such a rapidly growing population of
migratory birds.
32. A. swallow B. sustain C. suspect D. squeeze
33. Having been warned about the potential risks, the mountain climbers were still to overcome the extreme
weather conditions and reach the summit before sunset.
33. A. striking B. stretching C. striving D. stripping
34. There is only a(n) difference in temperature between the two cities, yet their vegetation and local climate are
completely distinct.
34. A. slight B. spare C. smooth D. solid
35. With the sudden severe snowstorm bringing all flights to a halt, thousands of passengers found themselves at
the airport, unable to continue their journey for the upcoming holiday.
35. A. surrounded B. tagged C. tamed D. stranded
36. The unexpected typhoon completely our carefully prepared travel plans, leaving us no choice but to stay at the
hotel and wait for further notice.
36. A. substituted B. split C. spoiled D. spilled
37. The ancient temple, which has stood there for centuries, has become a of peace and harmony for the local
community.
37. A. suspicion B. status C. soul D. symbol
38. The newly launched training program, which is aimed at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and
practical skills, is highly praised for being specially to the specific requirements of the modern industry.
38. A. tailored B. spoken C. subscribed D. suspended
39. The witness had to in court that he had seen the suspect at the scene, although he was sweating heavily out of
nervousness.
39. A. swear B. suffer C. strike D. summarize
40. With the rapid economic development, this small coastal city has a completely new look, and the local
government has decided to the task of protecting its traditional culture.
40. A. taken off; take over B. taken on; take up
C. taken on; take in D. taken up; take over
Section C选词填空（15分）
Directions: Complete the following passages by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that
there is one word more than you need.
A. assessed B. committed C. developing D. intensity E. pin F. rewarding
G. scarcely H. specifically I. target J. upping K. unlock
Do you need to walk 10,000 steps a day
Walking is a form of exercise that is free, requires no equipment and is easy for most people to integrate into their
days. But how many steps should one walk—and at what speed—to (41) its benefits
Conventional wisdom sets 10,000 steps per day as a good (42) . Yet the origin of this number lies not in a
clinical trial, but in a Japanese advertising campaign for a pedometer (计步器 ) launched ahead of the 1964 Tokyo
Olympics. Those (43) to getting their steps in should not shy away from the 10,000 mark. But in terms of scientific
research, the number (44) has a leg to stand on.
A study published in Lancet Public Health in 2025 (45) the connection between daily step counts and various
health outcomes by examining 57 papers published since 2014. Walking more was found to be beneficial across the
board. Taking 7,000 steps a day, in contrast to 2,000, brought about a 47% lower risk of premature death, a 25% lower
chance of (46) cardiovascular disease and a 14% reduction in the risk of diabetes.
"However, what we see with most of the health outcomes is a decreasing return on investment after 7,000," says
Melody Ding, an epidemiologist at the University of Sydney, who led the study. Extra steps keep helping, but beyond
around 7,000 per day, the extra effort becomes less (47) . The jump from 7,000 daily steps to 10,000, for example,
led to only a 2% further reduction in mortality risk.
Step count is only one measure. Another is (48) , which scientists generally quantify using cadence: the
number of steps taken per minute. According to Dr Ding, the evidence for a(n) ideal cadence is hard to (49) down.
Still, she says, sports science generally suggests that as far as physical activity is concerned, the more intense, the better.
Any reasonable amount of walking is better than none. But for those unable to walk much, (50) the pace might
be a way to increase the benefits. "And if you don't have enough opportunities," says Dr Stamatakis, "create them."
Rather than parking right outside the supermarket, for example, stop around the block and do a walking sprint in.
III. Reading Comprehension（45分）
Section A完形填空（15分）
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each
blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Next month, Lego will launch its largest set yet: a miniature Basilica of the Sagrada Familia—12,060 pieces for
$799.99, standing about two feet tall when completed. This launch reflects a broader shift in how Lego appeals to its fans.
Lego fans sometimes refer to their "(51) ages"—the period, usually starting in their teens, when they lost
interest in their brick sets. The anxiety of outgrowing Lego has (52) , now that Lego, like many toy brands, actively
attracts older customers. In the early 2000s, Lego was near bankruptcy; today, powered by a growing number of adult
(53) , the company is earning record revenues. However, by embracing adult tastes, it has started to make what are
distinctively un-toylike, (54) something essential to its appeal.
The toy business at large is seeking older consumers due to social shifts. Birth rates are falling; kids, (55)
screen time, lose interest in traditional toys earlier and earlier. Households without children now account for 55 percent
of toy sales. For Lego, catering to adult fans represents a dramatic (56) from past pany leaders once
worried that mature hobbyists' enthusiasm "would ruin the brand." That (57) in 2015, when Lego released a model
of the living room from The Big Bang Theory, and the truth was the opposite. From then on, the brand no longer
hesitated to make toys aimed (58) at adults.
In this respect, Lego stands apart from other toy makers. Adult sets don't just come with different packaging; they
(59) differently. Classic sets gave kids basic elements and no fixed rules, allowing free building in a(n) (60)
way. Adult sets, (61) , serve almost entirely as decoration. Once constructed, the model can't be used otherwise; it
sits on a shelf as a trophy: shining and still. Estimates suggest only about half of Lego's sets are intended for play; the
rest are meant for (62) .
Even kids today seem to have lost interest in physical toys, prompting Lego to roll out (63) bricks fitted with
computer chips. Yet fans call the toy a timeless classic. Its genius is that essential components have remained (64) :
a brick from 1958 will click with one fresh off the factory line today. This grip between pieces, called "clutch power," is
oddly reassuring—a physical sign that our old pleasures still have a secure (65) to the present, especially when
everything else about toys seems to have changed.
51. A. golden B. modern C. dark D. digital
52. A. gone away B. gone off C. gone over D. gone through
53. A. testers B. buyers C. technicians D. influencers
54. A. adjusting B. losing C. guaranteeing D. stimulating
55. A. measuring B. identifying C. favoring D. harvesting
56. A. expansion B. reaction C. objective D. reversal
57. A. shifted B. mattered C. repeated D. worsened
58. A. respectively B. equally C. exclusively D. faithfully
59. A. exist B. function C. skip D. campaign
60. A. time-saving B. short-lived C. eye-catching D. open-ended
61. A. in addition B. by contrast C. for instance D. as a result
62. A. display B. automation C. preservation D. publication
63. A. low-cost B. long-term C. high-tech D. real-time
64. A. unexpected B. unfinished C. unnoticed D. unaltered
65. A. solution B. connection C. dedication D. alternative
Section B阅读理解（22分）
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.
For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information
given in the passage you have just read.
(A)
On 15th June 1996, a huge bomb in Manchester, in the north-west of England, destroyed the city centre, causing
nearly a billion pounds' worth of damage. The bomb, which had been planted by a terrorist group called the IRA, injured
over 200 people but remarkably killed no-one as police had evacuated the area following a warning from the IRA.
Manchester had already undergone some changes as it recovered from the economic depression of the early 1990s
that had destroyed much of its industry and created large-scale unemployment. It had won the right to host the
Commonwealth Games (a large sporting event) and redeveloped some deserted areas through the building of the
National Velodrome, an exhibition centre and an award-winning concert hall. However, at the time of the bombing, the
city centre was still badly neglected—dominated by the Arndale Shopping Centre (once described as looking like an
enormous public toilet) and squares that were run-down and affected by drug addiction. So, dreadful though the bombing
was, it actually provided an opportunity to start again that might not have happened otherwise.
Within weeks of the explosion, the government had set up a public-private company to manage the recovery and
launched an international competition to design the redevelopment. The winning plan involved restoring the historic
buildings that had been damaged, tearing down some of the ugly buildings, creating new public spaces and improving
life for pedestrians. Alongside this, the government reduced traffic in the centre by changing the direction of some main
roads and developed an integrated public transport system, making access to the centre easier. Since these improvements,
the city has attempted to boost tourism by using some of the city's historical sites for major public events and by creating
the Urbis building, which now houses the National Museum of Football. In turn, these changes have been key in
attracting new investors, such as the Qatari royal family who own Manchester City Football Club.
Since 1996, the Manchester economy has grown in all areas. However, there are some concerns that inequality has
also increased. Nor are all the new spaces appreciated. One new garden square designed by an international architect was
rated as the worst attraction in the city. Others argue that in changing market stalls and industry for luxury consumption
and glass buildings, the city has lost some of its soul.
66. What does the word "evacuate" (paragraph 1) most probably mean
A. Looking for something in a place.
B. Estimate the losses in a ruined place.
C. Remove people from a place of danger.
D. Determine a numerical value of a place.
67. What does the writer mean about the 1996 IRA bombing
A. It presented an unexpected opportunity for Manchester.
B. It destroyed the city centre that used to be busy and crowded.
C. It resulted in a lot of people getting hurt or killed in Manchester.
D. It cost Manchester its chance to host the Commonwealth Games.
68. What did Manchester do for its recovery after the explosion
A. It set up Manchester City Football Club.
B. It organised an international competition to attract new investors.
C. It tore down some historical sites to make room for public events.
D. It developed a public traffic system to make the city center more accessible.
69. What is the passage mainly about
A. Damage Manchester suffered due to the IRA bombing.
B. The IRA bombing in Manchester and its consequences.
C. Challenges related to the redevelopment of Manchester.
D. The long-term effects of the changes made in Manchester.
(B)
The great white shark is one of the ocean's most powerful predators. Known for its sharp teeth and strong senses, it
rules the marine food chain. Beyond its fearsome image, this shark has amazing features that help it survive in the wild.
Here's a closer look at what makes it so unique.
· The average length of an adult great white shark ranges between 3.7 and 4.9 meters.
· The largest recorded white shark, caught in 1986 off Canada, measured an estimated 6.1 meters and weighed
approximately 3 tons.
· Great whites can cruise at 8 km/h but are capable of short bursts up to 50 km/h.
· Their cartilaginous skeleton (软骨骨骼) and the ability to keep their body warmer than surrounding water provide
an advantage in cold oceans.
· Great white sharks can detect electrical signals from attackers using the ampullae of Lorenzini, a sensory organ
that helps them sense even faint movements underwater.
· Great white sharks primarily hunt seals and sea lions, consuming approximately 2,187 tins of tuna-worth of
calories in a single meal. Once full, they rest to save energy for their next hunt.
· Great white sharks give live birth after a pregnancy of 14-18 months. Newborns measure between 1.1 and 1.5
meters. Adults reach reproductive maturity around 12 years for males and 33 for females.
· A great white's bite is three times stronger than an African lion's. Their unique jaw structure allows them to
continue delivering powerful bites even when their jaws are wide open.
· With 18% of their brain devoted to smell, great whites can detect a single drop of blood in 100 liters of water,
giving them unparalleled tracking abilities.
70. Which of the following statements is true of great white sharks' physical features
A. Their bone structure makes them slower but stronger in the water.
B. They rely on a heavy bone structure to support their large size.
C. Their skeleton helps them adapt well to cold waters.
D. Their skeletons allow for moderate flexibility.
71. What can be learned from the passage about great white sharks' sense of smell
A. They are good at tracking mainly due to their sense of smell.
B. Their sense of smell is comparable to other marine predators.
C. It takes them over 10 years to develop their sense of smell to the full.
D. Their sense of smell enables them to sense other sea animals' movements.
72. Which of the following about great white sharks are introduced in the passage
A. Their size, travelling patterns, sensory abilities, and reproduction.
B. Their size, speed, sensory abilities, and interaction with humans.
C. Their size, habitat, sensory abilities, and reproduction.
D. Their size, speed, sensory abilities, and reproduction.
(C)
Just hours after the Elizabeth Holmes documentary began screenings, Elon Musk showed Tesla's new Roadster
prototype, a car that is said to break gravity. Powered by air thrusters, the demo was impressive. However, it made me
wonder what Musk had left out. He isn't exactly lying; rather, he's making bold claims and asking people to take his
promise as an article of faith.
This heavily mirrors Holmes, the founder of Theranos—a blood-testing startup that falsely claimed it could run
hundreds of tests using a single drop of blood. The technology didn't exist, and Holmes was found guilty of fraud. Yet
Holmes's high-profile failure didn't kill the "builder" image. Instead, a builder became closely linked to a founder's ideas,
charm, and salesmanship rather than actual products. "Fake it 'til you make it" (if not outright fraud) is a necessary
outcome of an industry funded by investors, who make strategic bets on early projects where products are still not real
yet. Failures are overlooked, even celebrated as proof of being a "man in the arena." As writer John Ganz argued, "This
is the Fyre Festival era of capitalism: strange promises and then a ridiculous failure."
This rush to invest is heavily driven by FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)—the widespread worry that others might be
experiencing something exciting, profitable, or era-defining that you are missing. Today we're living through an AI
bubble. Like Theranos, AI is a faith-based technology; one's desire to bet the global economy on it is based on what one
can imagine it might become. For instance, an Anthropic cofounder suggested U.S. GDP could jump to $44 trillion
thanks to AI—based on extreme assumptions. Musk noted SpaceX might be worth many times more than the Earth
economy. You could call this tech optimism, or simply science fiction.
If Theranos collapsed today, would the industry attack Holmes Probably not. Trust in traditional media is lower,
and the popular social media platform X is owned by Musk. The truth takes longer to come out and sometimes feels
irrelevant. The false belief remains deeply embedded, encouraging entrepreneurs to make crazy claims. As investor
Jason Calacanis noted, AI will soon solve the Theranos problem: "a blood testing product will emerge that will make
folks go, See, @ElizabethHolmes was just 20 years too early!" The builder is never wrong; they are just early. The future
is coming. Just have faith.
73. What is the author's main purpose in comparing Musk's show with Holmes's documentary
A. To show that Tesla's technology is superior to Theranos's.
B. To illustrate how rapidly technology is advancing today.
C. To criticize the media's fascination with tech stories.
D. To highlight the parallel between Musk's claims and Holmes's deception.
74. What does the "builder" image in Silicon Valley increasingly stand for
A. A careful focus on real products and results.
B. A founder's ideas and sales skills over products.
C. A promise of honesty and good business rules.
D. A willingness to admit and learn from mistakes.
75. Why does the author describe AI as a "faith-based technology"
A. Because its current capabilities have been carefully measured.
B. Because investment in it rests on imagined future possibilities.
C. Because it is designed to avoid the mistakes made by Theranos.
D. Because extreme economic forecasts are widely distrusted.
76. What does the author imply about the tech industry's current attitude toward failed builders
A. They tolerate them, viewing them as pioneers ahead of time.
B. They severely criticize their deceptive acts despite past success.
C. They express deep suspicion about these founders' unrealistic ambitions.
D. They prioritize the exposure of objective truth over business beliefs.
Section C六选四（8分）
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below. Each sentence can only be used once.
Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
A. This is the idea that trying to change someone's false belief can make them believe it more strongly.
B. However, simply presenting facts does not always work.
C. Anyone can spread a lie, but it usually takes a bit of time and knowledge to explain why a statement is wrong.
D. But sometimes there are shortcuts to make your point convincing.
E. If you are not sure of the facts, do some web browsing on your phone rather than trying to wing it.
F. If this happens, you don't have to just sit there quiet.
Changing Someone's Mind at the Dinner Table
Family gatherings can bring up topics we prefer to avoid. With the festive season in full swing, it might be hard to
stay away from some annoying relatives. At some point, you know they will say something like: "Genetically modified
foods are not safe to eat" or "Climate change is a conspiracy". (Surely, all these statements are untrue.)
(77) "Is it worth making an effort to correct them " says Jason Reifler at the University of Exeter, UK,
who studies ways of challenging misperceptions. "I think so."
Obviously, it is far more difficult to prove false beliefs wrong than to spread them. (78) Take a classic:
"The climate has always changed, it's nothing to do with humans." To fight this, you need to explain how the world is
now warming at an alarming rate, when otherwise it would be cooling slightly were it not for our carbon dioxide
emissions.
(79) "Parallel" arguments can often highlight logical errors very effectively, says John Cook of George
Mason University, Virginia. For instance, the "climate is always changing" myth is like claiming that because people
have always stolen from each other, leaving your house unlocked won't increase the risk of theft.
But you need to be aware of the backfire effect. (80) This was discouraging news for the fight against
false beliefs. "The last thing you want to do when debunking (驳斥) misinformation is make matters worse," wrote Cook
and Stephan Lewandowsky at the University of Bristol, UK, in The Debunking Handbook, a short guide published in
2011. However, more recent studies are far more encouraging. "It's not as common as we initially thought," says
Lewandowsky.
IV. Translation（15分）
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the word given in the brackets.
81.每当他处于巨大工作压力之下，他就容易发脾气。(Every time)
82.在除夕夜的家庭团聚中，人们举杯庆祝新年的到来。(toast)
83.值得注意的是，消费者往往难以辨别看似客观的推荐与精心策划的商业宣传。(worth)
84.期待已久的假期终于到来了，兴高采烈的旅行者们规划好路线，把各种必需品塞进沉甸甸的行李箱，然
后踏上了前往远方探索未知的旅程。(pack)
V. Guided Writing（25分）
Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
假设你是明启中学高三学生赵磊，你班最近与国外来访学生（international visiting students）共同开展了一
个团队项目，但目前合作效果并不理想。项目负责人Mr. Johnson请你负责在中方同学的范围内调查原因。你发
现有些同学对团队中的角色分配不满意，有些同学觉得团队沟通存在问题。请给Mr. Johnson写一封邮件，内容
必须包括：
1.简述同学们的反馈；
2.向Mr. Johnson提出改进建议并说明理由。

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