云南省昆明市第一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

昆明市第一中学2026届高二年级下学期期中考 参考答案 一．听力 1-5：CACBC 6-10: BABBA 11-15: BCCBC 16-20: BACAA 二．阅读 21-23：DCA 24-27: ACAB 28-31: BBDA 32-35: CBDD 3． 七选五 36-40: BEAGF 四．完形填空 41-45 ABDCA 46-50 BCBDA 51-55 CDBCA 五．短文填空 56. with 57. suffering 58. treatment 59. how 60. When/After 61. The 62. have been delivered 63. items 64. emotional 65. to sponsor 六．应用文写作 One Possible Version Dear Mr. Smith, Hoping this letter finds you well. I’m writing to request permission to perform a group choir instead of individual solos during next week’s singing activity. Firstly, we believe a choir performance is better with the theme of teamwork in our chosen song You Raise Me Up, allowing all members to contribute equally. Additionally, group singing could reduce stage anxiety for shy classmates. If approved, we’ll ensure a smooth and impressive performance. I’d appreciate it if you could take our request into consideration. Looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua 七．读后续写 The day I looked forward to came eventually. The air buzzed with cheers as our relay team stepped onto the track. I was seized by tension and unease, my palms sweating constantly. Sarah patted me on my shoulders, giving me encouragement with an inspiring look. A sense of determination crowding in, I raised my head confidently. When the whistle blew, I dashed like an arrow. But my competitors ran rather fast. My teammates’ shouts urged me forward. What made me frustrated was that I didn’t catch up with them. I was the last one to hand over the baton. Our opponent winning narrowly, I blamed our failure on myself. “If I’d run faster, we could have won.” I murmured, burying my head, with tears of guilt rolling down my cheeks. Approaching me, Sara said firmly, “We all gave our best!” The team gathered around, echoing her words. So warm was I that I felt incredibly comforted. Later, we shared snacks under a tree, encouraging each other to do it better next year. We were overwhelmed with joy, broad smiles lighting up our faces. It was then that I realized victory wasn’t just about medals; it was the courage to try and the bonds we’d built. Sports Day had taught me to cherish both. 高二英语听力试题原文 Text 1 姐姐项目收入 M: How much did your sister earn for that project? W: Well, for the project alone, she was paid $1500, but she also contributed to supportive tasks, so she will likely earn twice that much. (1) M: That’s quite a good amount. Text 2 安排工作餐 M: Mary, could you get everyone’s lunch order in early and make sure it is here by 1:00 p.m., please? (2) W: Sure. Is something happening? M: Yes, we’re having a meeting with all teams. Have the lunch brought to the second floor. Text 3 参加家长会 W: Don’t forget we need to see Maisy’s teachers today. M: I haven’t forgotten, but I don’t leave work until 5:00. W: That’s okay. The meeting is at 5:30. (3) Text 4 路面结冰不建议骑车出行 M: Claire, take your coat. W: But it’s clear outside. It’s hard to cycle when I’m wearing it. M: Well, there’s ice on the ground. (4) I don’t think riding your bike is a good idea. Text 5 喜欢赛车 M: Lisa, I saw you wearing a T-shirt with a racing car. I didn’t realize you were into it. W: Yes. I usually go to one or two races a year. M: It makes me think twice when I consider the cost. I can’t handle such fast movement of it. (5) Text 6 入住酒店房间有噪音 (第7题为推断题) W: Hello, sir. How can I help? (6) M: I was wondering if I could change rooms. (6) W: I’m afraid we are fully booked tonight. (6) What seems to be the issue? M: My room is next to the motorway. I won’t get to sleep because of all the noise. W: I’m sorry, sir. There is a sporting event around here today, which has caused a traffic jam. It should clear in a few hours. M: All right. It seems that all the nearby houses are being affected as well. W: I guess so. I can provide you with some earplugs (耳塞). M: Thanks. Let’s hope the noise dies down soon. Text 7 西班牙洪水灾害 M: Have you seen the news about Spain? (8) W: Yes. I saw the picture in the newspaper of all the cars piled up. M: Yes. They got a year’s worth of showers in just a few hours. The streets were changed into rivers and all the cars were swept away. (8) W: Cities are not built to stand up to such things. (9) M: Especially in Europe, where these natural disasters are not as common. (9) W: I guess with climate change, there might be more natural disasters. M: I’m afraid so. W: What can we do to stop it? M: We can all play our part, but big businesses need to start doing more to deal with it globally. (10) Otherwise, this will become regular news. W: Yeah. Sometimes I’m glad we live in the mountains. Text 8 策划图书俱乐部活动 (第11题为推断题) M: What are you up to, Mary? W: I’m planning the first meeting of the book club. (12) M: I didn’t know we had one. W: We didn’t until last week. Mrs. Smith helped me set it up. M: Cool. Can I join? W: Sure. What is your favorite type of book? M: I really like detective novels, but recently I’ve started reading science fiction after class. (13) W: Okay. For the first meeting, I wanted people to read a meaningful book. Do you have any ideas? M: Well, I read one recently, but by a new author. (13) W: Tell me more about it. (13) M: In the story, we see an amazing future world. However, advanced technology doesn’t always lead to a great society. People show complicated behaviors and feelings to survive. (13) W: Wow, that’s deep. Any other suggestions that aren’t science fiction? M: How about Great Expectations by Charles Dickens? W: That’s perfect. Everyone knows Dickens. Let’s go with that. Text 9 探讨应对人口老龄化 (第14题为总结题) M: Are you worried that when you are older, there will be no one to look after you? W: Why do you ask? M: I saw a TV news report that said our population has a health issue where there are too many old people. W: Yes, it’s called a top-heavy population. Many countries are facing similar issues. I read some articles on a study website. (15) M: My teacher recommended that too. This can lead to a shortage of labor force. Moreover, it will result in increased pressure on elderly care. W: Well, some countries have invited young people from other countries, like Canada. (16) And some others have adopted the form of delaying retirement. M: Besides, we should also believe in the power of science and technology. W: With the development of AI and robots, robots will be smart and advanced enough to act as carers for humans. Not just the elderly, but the young and disabled as well. M: That’s a good point. Text 10 推销公司新产品 (第20题为推断题) Have you ever wanted to experience what it’s like to leave the ground? If so, you should check out our company’s new mini drone (无人驾驶飞机). Weighing only 135 g, it is the smallest drone ever made. (17) It is so small that it can take off from and land on your hand. It can get clear and sharp images and more importantly, with a headset, it feels like you can follow your drone anywhere. Who can say no to this? Not me! (18) Besides, the drone is equipped with the most advanced AI system, and can be programmed to follow you as you cycle, skate, or hike. You don’t even need a controller to operate it. The drone understands human words and will do what you say. How do you control it when it’s high in the sky? Don’t worry, just pair it with your phone. (19) The drone is priced at $199, or get the full fly package for $499 with a controller and two extra batteries. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Go flying today! 详解部分 第二部分：阅读 (50分) 第一节(37.5分) A 【语篇导读】 应用文 几个人在职业发展中从自己的母亲那里得到的宝贵建议和指导。 21. D 事实细节题 根据表格第一部分的内容“Growing up, she always encouraged me to follow what I enjoyed.”以及“She recommended that I follow the path that might bring me the most joy.”可知，Nancy的母亲鼓励她追随自己喜欢的事物，并建议她选择可能给自己带来最大快乐的道路。因此，Nancy的母亲的建议是追求幸福，找到让自己快乐的职业道路。故选D。 22. C 事实细节题 根据表格第二部分的“The best career lesson she taught me is to find my strong points.”和表格第四部分的“Although it had helped to some degree, when I truly accepted who I was and allowed myself to focus on my unique personality and strength, I found new levels of career growth.”可知，Pat和Suzanne都学到了要关注自己的优势。Pat提到她不太喜欢护理工作，但在医疗保健项目营销方面表现出色，而Suzanne则指出，当她接受并专注于自己独特的个性和优势时，她在职业生涯上获得了新的成长。因此，他们都认识到关注自己的优势是重要的。故选C。 23. A 推理判断题 根据第一段的内容“With all work-related books available, finding guidance for one’s professional growth is as simple as ABC. But there’s something special given to us from someone we adore and look up to — mothers.”，表格第一部分的内容“She recommended that I follow the path that might bring me the most joy.”以及表格第三部分的“The best career advice I’ve gotten from my mom is that...”可知，文章讨论了母亲对职业发展的指导和建议，包括鼓励追求自己喜欢的事物，关注自己的优势，以及找到人生的首要目标，这些主题与职业指导紧密相关，因此该文本可能出现在杂志的“职业指导”栏目中。故选A。 B 【语篇导读】 记叙文 本文讲述了作者因为哥哥的名声而默默无闻，一直深受困扰，多年后终于在球场上战胜哥哥得到认可的故事。 24. A 事实细节题 根据第一自然段内容可知, 作者从6岁起一直被人称呼为“Aaron的弟弟”，而自己的名字却没能被人们记住，所以作者想要战胜Aaron，即作者想要得到认可。故选A。 25. C 事实细节题 根据第二自然段，"I gathered the confidence to claim over the outcome of the match."以及"...I regretted that display of over-confidence." 可知,作者在比赛开始时是自信的。故选C。 26. A 推理判断题 根据第五自然段中".....images of Aaron’s past matches flooding through my mind. I recalled the habit of his hit in the World Tennis Tournament..."可知, Aaron在比赛中用的是他常用的打法。故选A。 27. B 标题性主旨题 根据全文可知，本文讲述了作者因为哥哥的名声而默默无闻，一直深受困扰，终于实现梦想得到认可的故事。故选B。 C 【语篇导读】说明文 本文介绍了24节气对中国人农耕、养生之道以及人生观各方面的影响。 28. B 推理判断题 根据全文内容可知，第一自然段提到北京冬奥会是为了引出主题，即“24节气”。故选B。 29. B事实细节题 根据第二自然段"With unchanged energy and labor, each acre of land could support six times more people than a similar plot in Britain at the time...”可知, 中国人根据节气进行耕种，使得农业产量得以增长。故选B。 30. D 猜词猜义题 根据第三自然段的第二句话"The solar terms guide people to live and work out according to the laws of nature and to seek harmony with it."可知, 24节气引导人们按照自然规律生活和锻炼，并寻求与自然的和谐。由此可知"regimen"一词的意思为“养生之道”。故选D。 31. A 推理判断题 根据最后一段中的内容"The 24 solar terms not only mark changes of time, but also serve as cultural symbols reminding people to maintain certain principle.", "...it also means humans should develop self-discipline and avoid pursuing their own interests at the expense of other lives on the planet."以及"...people should lead a life of honesty and fairness.”可知, 24节气影响了中国人的人生观。故选A。 D 【语篇导读】说明文。本文讲述一名颈部以下瘫痪的女性学会了用思维来控制一条经过特殊设计的机动手臂。这条手臂是多年来在意念控制假肢项目上的研究成果。 32.C 根据第二个自然段可知，美国宾夕法尼亚州的研究人员表示机动手臂是有史以来最先进的可由意念控制的假肢。他们发明这个装置是为了帮助希尔曼恢复部分肌肉机能。她患有一种退化性神经肌肉疾病，导致颈部以下瘫痪。她无法控制自己的四肢。机动手臂有一只配置了特定五指关节的手，它能帮助希尔曼拿起或握住物体并能够自己进食。可知，这个人造手臂可以帮助希尔曼做一些日常的事务。故选C。 33.B 根据第三个自然段可知，这种假肢是由神经生物学家安德鲁斯瓦茨领导的比兹堡大学研究小组研制出来的。研究人员在这名女性的左大脑皮层放置了大约200个电极。左大脑皮层是人们用来移动右臂的大脑区域。这些电极记录了这名女性在考虑移动手臂时脑细胞的活动情况。这些信息足以让研究者从记录中解码实验对象的意图及其想要移动手臂、手腕和握紧手的方式。这一切都是通过解码神经元的信息完成的。故第三自然段主要在讲述假肢的工作原理。故选B。 34.D 根据第四个自然段第三句话“Nothing to it.’ She smiled. She was able to use her mind to move the robotic arm after just two weeks of training.”可知,希尔曼觉得没什么困难的。她只经过两周的训练就可以用大脑来移动机动手臂了。故选D。 35.D 根据最后一个自然段, “And really, the satisfying part is that we’re not just making a machine move，we’ve actually recreating natural humanoid movements. So we are capturing all the beauty and grace and skills of a real movement and allowing these subjects to basically regained national functions that they used to have.” 可知,最令人满意的是我们不仅仅让机器动了起来，实际上我们是在重视自然的类人运动，所以我们捕捉到了真实动作的所有优美、优雅和技巧。让实验对象基本上恢复他们曾经拥有的一部分功能。故选D。 第二节（12.5分） 【语篇导读】说明文 本文介绍了新一年的健康饮食建议。 36. B 根据本段的小标题内容“Drink more water”以及本段的内容可知，此处需要一个涉及帮助大家多喝水的建议，同时应为一个条件状语从句和空后方的分句构成完整的语义，根据原文内容，如果你对无味的水感到无聊，可以尝试添加一些更有趣的东西，比如柠檬汁。这句话提供了一个关于如何让喝水更有趣的建议。故选B。 37. E 根据本段的小标题内容“Sneak in more fiber”可知，此段应建议大家多摄入纤维素，同时结合空前句子“For a long time, scientists thought of it as junk.”可知，此空应为转折句，说明了目前对纤维的认识发生了变化，即长期以来，科学家们认为纤维是无用的，但是现在我们知道纤维非常重要。故选E。 38. A 此空为段落小标题，根据本段内容“It’s easy, fun and, as an added bonus, may have health benefits. People who cook at home tend to have better overall health and closer personal relationships.”可知，此段提出的建议应为多在家做饭。故选A。 39. G 结合本段内容可知，此段提出的建议应为多在家做饭，空前补充为了最大化在家烹饪的积极效果，建议花时间享受餐点，与家人分享食物或者享受自己准备的菜肴。故作为段落结尾，应该再次呼应本段提出的建议，或说明这条建议带来的好处，即通过在家烹饪，不仅可以享受美食，你还可以节省外卖食物的开支。故选G。 40. F 根据本段的小标题内容“Enjoy the food”和空后句子内容“Otherwise, they won’t be sustainable.”可知，此处应为建议内容的说明，同时需要和后方句子构成合理的逻辑关系，即你所做的改变应该让你振奋起来，因为如果你不喜欢的话，这些改变将无法持久。故选F。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 昆明市第一中学2024-2025学年度下学期期中考试 高二英语 命题人： 张颖 审题人： 陶勇 总分：150分 时间：120分钟 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。在试卷上作答无效。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. How much money will the woman’s sister probably make in total? A. $1500. B. $2000. C. $3000. 2. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Arrange for food to be delivered. B. Send an email to all team leaders. C. Book a meeting room. 3. What does the man need to remember? A. To talk to Maisy. B. To leave work early. C. To attend the parents’ evening. 4. How is the weather probably? A. Snowy and freezing. B. Sunny but cold. C. Rainy and cool. 5. How does the man feel about car racing? A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Worried. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a car. B. In a hotel. C. In a sports stadium. 7. What does the man decide to do? A. Stay in the place. B. Buy earplugs. C. Sleep earlier. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What happened in Spain recently? A. A serious car accident. B. A heavy rain. C. An earthquake. 9. What does the man think of cities in Europe? A. They are beautiful places to visit. B. They are ill-prepared for natural disasters. C. They need to strengthen warnings of extreme weather. 10. Who should take the lead according to the man? A. Companies. B. The government. C. Individuals. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Writer and fan. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student. 12. What is the woman trying to do? A. Give a presentation. B. Finish writing her novel. C. Organize a reading activity. 13. What does the man mainly learn from the science fiction? A. The passing nature of time. B. The development of literature. C. The reflections on humans and society. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Countries with an aging population. B. The situation of population aging. C. Researches on population aging. 15. Where did the woman learn about population aging? A. From a teacher. B. From the TV news. C. From the Internet. 16. What might the woman support? A. Developing AI systems to monitor the population. B. Attracting young workers from other countries. C. Producing robots for high-tech work. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Which is a new feature of the drone? A. It doesn’t weigh very much. B. It needs both hands to control. C. It is the quickest one. 18. What aspect might the speaker like most about the drone? A. The shape. B. The image quality. C. The feeling of flying. 19. How can people control the drone? A. By talking to it. B. By waving at it. C. By connecting it to a computer. 20. What is the purpose of this talk? A. To do a promotion. B. To share a flying experience. C. To introduce the development of drones. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A With all work-related books available, finding guidance for one’s professional growth is as simple as ABC. But there’s something special given to us from someone we adore and look up to —mothers. I am blessed to have a mother who is a teacher. Growing up, she always encouraged me to follow what I enjoyed. I never felt the pressure to have to follow a certain career path because of status or finance, or just because it was believed to mean “earning a good living”. She recommended that I follow the path that might bring me the most joy. —Nancy My mom spent her entire career as a nurse. When I was hired as a healthcare consultant, it was an honor to be “Lauran’s daughter”. The best career lesson she taught me is to find my strong points. I didn’t love the hands-on caregiving, but I excelled in marketing healthcare programs. I’ve got the natural talent there, and enjoy my career. —Pat The best career advice I’ve gotten from my mom is that life is easier and happier when you are clear on your top priority（优先权）— and you can only have one top priority. You’ll be better off when you are honest with people about that priority and you give yourself permission to say no to things that are against that priority. —Rebecca The best advice from my mum was to be true to myself. For years, I had tried to succeed by learning from people who had found success in their respective careers. Although it had helped to some degree, when I truly accepted who I was and allowed myself to focus on my unique personality and strength, I found new levels of career growth. —Suzanne 21.What did Nancy’s mother advise her to do? A. Find her strength. B. Accept who she is. C. Know her priority. D. Pursue happiness. 22.What have Pat and Suzanne both learned? A. Develop natural talents. B. Make oneself a priority. C. Focus on one’s strength. D. Be honest with people. 23.In which column of the magazine will you find the text? A. Career guidance. B. Family relation. C. Mental health. D. Professional skills. B The title of “Aaron’s younger brother” was given to me at the age of six. It was a label stuck to me and all people had to do was to refer to the imaginary label and they would know how to address me. I wanted to defeat Aaron, whose fame had reduced me to a nameless tennis player. Then the day eventually approached. As I shook Aaron’s hand at the start of the match, I stared at him with determination. “ I’m going to beat you today.” I gathered the confidence to claim over the outcome of the match. Aaron laughed carelessly as he turned his back towards me. For a brief moment, I regretted that display of over-confidence. I nervously shifted my weight from one foot to the other. The tennis court seemed to stretch out further than usual. My sweaty hands tightened around my racket (球拍) —the fifth one passed down to me from Aaron. We entered into a heated fight. I was persevering as expected, and I was not sure how long it would take before I withdrew. We were down to the last round, neck and neck in points. I made a mistake, then Aaron leaped up, stretching his arm out. The sun cast his image over me, reminding me that I would always be walking in his shadow if I couldn’t prove myself. I readied myself for the finishing blow, images of Aaron’s past matches flooding through my mind. I recalled the habit of his hit in the World Tennis Tournament, extending my arm to the left in anticipation of where the ball was going to land. The ball made contact with my racket and was lobbed (吊高球) over Aaron’s head. He could do nothing but witness his undefeated status being erased by his younger brother. While I was still enjoying the unfamiliar feeling of victory, a man whom I recognized from a professional club approached me. “What is your name, son?” he asked. A smile spread across my face. 24.What used to trouble the writer? A.The longing for recognition. B.The eagerness to bear labels. C.The desire to be a tennis player. D.The hardship of physical training. 25.How did the writer feel at the beginning of the match? A.Defeated. B.Anxious. C.Optimistic. D.Honored. 26.What can we learn about Aaron from paragraph 5? A.He adopted his usual trick in the match. B.He purchased a tennis racket for the writer. C.He had an obvious advantage in the last round. D.He withdrew from the World Tennis Tournament. 27.Which is the best title for the text? A.The Price for One Mistake B.From Nobody to Somebody C.Why Brotherhood Matters D.Aaron’s Last-minute Victory C The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Winter Games kicked off with a 24-second countdown video of the 24 solar terms. The ceremony coincided with Lichun (Beginning of Spring), the first of the 24 solar terms of the year. Audiences around the world admired on the screen the changes in natural rhythm at different solar terms. Described in some books and documentaries, the ancient Chinese understood the importance of time in developing agriculture. They arranged farming activities based on the 24 solar terms. According to a survey by a British agronomist in the 19th century, farmers in China used the land well. With unchanged energy and labor, each acre of land could support six times more people than a similar plot in Britain at the time, demonstrating Chinese farmers’ deep understanding of time. The solar terms not only affect agriculture but shape Chinese regimen. The solar terms guide people to live and work out according to the laws of nature and to seek harmony with it. Lots of traditions and customs regarding the solar terms are sill popular, such as weighing oneself on Lixia (Beginning of Summer), eating newly harvested wheat on Xiaoman (Grain Buds) and gaining weight on Liqiu (Beginning of Autumn). Production and life follow the rhythm of time, as do individuals and society. The 24 solar terms not only mark changes of time, but also serve as cultural symbols reminding people to maintain certain principles. As the solar term Lichun arrives, it is the time for planning activities of plants and animals. For Chinese, it also means humans should develop self-discipline and avoid pursuing their own interests at the expense of other lives on the planet. As the name of the solar term Qingming (Pure Brightness) suggests, people should lead a life of honesty and fairness. 28.Why does the writer mention Beijing Olympic Winter Games? A.To praise the organizing committee. B.To present the solar terms to readers. C.To appeal to readers to admire the video. D.To introduce the changes in natural world. 29.What benefit does the solar terms bring to agriculture? A. Advanced sowing techniques. B. Increased grain harvests. C. Deepened understanding of labor. D. Improved energy use scheme. 30.What does the underlined word “regimen” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Rules about employing leisure time. B.Rules about controlling body weight. C.Rules about consuming nutritional food. D.Rules about maintaining physical health. 31.What can be inferred about the solar terms from the last paragraph? A. They reflect Chinese philosophy of life. B. They force people to lead an honest life. C.They enjoy increasing popularity in China. D.They escape people's mind in modem times. D A woman paralyzed(瘫痪) from the neck down has learned to use her thoughts to control a specially designed motorized arm. The arm is the product of years of research on mind-controlled artificial arm. Researchers in the American state of Pennsylvania say the motorized arm is the most advanced mind-controlled artificial am ever made. They created the device to help return some muscle control to Jan Scheuermann. She is suffering from a degenerative neuro muscular disease that paralyzed her from the neck down. She has no control of her arms and legs. The motorized right arm has a five-fingered hand with certain joints. It enables Ms. Scheuermann to pick up and hold objects and feed herself. Neurobiologist Andrew Schwartz led the University of Pittsburgh research team that developed the artificial arm. Researchers placed about 200 electrodes(电极) in the woman’s left cerebral cortex which is the part of the brain that people use to move their right arm. The electrodes recorded what the woman’s brain cells were doing when she thought about moving the arm. That was enough information that we could then decode(解码) from those recordings what the intention of the subject was, the way she wanted to move her arm and her wrist and close her hand. Researchers could decode the information from those neurons to allow them to do that. Jan Scheuermann took part in a 13-week-long program to teach her brain to move the arm. But she did not need that much time. “Nothing to it.” she smiled. She was able to use her mind to move the robotic arm after just two weeks of training. She reportedly told researchers that she planned to use the arm to feed herself some chocolate. When she was able to do that, it made the research team very delighted. Andrew Schwartz says his team plans to build another artificial arm, so people like Ms. Scheuermann can hold and move objects using two hands. “And really, the satisfying part is that we’re not just making a machine move; we’re actually recreating natural humanoid movements. So we’re capturing all the beauty, and grace, and skill of a real movement and allowing these subjects to basically regain natural functions that they used to have.” 32.What can we learn about the artificial arm? A.It was completely controlled by AI. B.It has the same structure as human’s. C.It can help patients do some daily chores. D.It makes movements under verbal commands 33.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A.The procedures of fixing the artificial arm. B.The working principle of the artificial arm. C.How the woman operated the artificial arm. D.How the researchers recorded the information. 34.What might Jan Scheuermann think of the training program? A.Tough. B.Unattainable. C.Complicated. D.Simple. 35.What made the researchers satisfied? A.They captured graceful movements. B.They made a contribution to society. C.They updated the new generation of artificial arm. D.They assisted others with restoring natural functions. 第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Hey there! If you’re looking to start the new year with a healthier relationship with food, I’ve got some diet resolutions for you. Let’s dive right into it and make this year the healthiest one yet! Drink more water Drinking enough water can make a big difference for your health. Aim for between 2.5 and 3.5 liters per day, and more if you work out. Leave a water bottle by your bedside and take a few sips when you wake up, or make a cup of herbal tea before you sit down at your desk. 36 , try adding in something more interesting like lemon juice. Sneak in more fiber Fiber is the material in plant-based foods our body’s can’t digest. For a long time, scientists thought of it as junk. 37 . In plants, fiber acts like a capsule for the nutrients the body uses, like sugar and fat, making it harder for our body to absorb them. So when we eat fiber-rich food, our body can absorb those nutrients more slowly and feel full for longer. 38 It’s easy, fun and, as an added bonus, may have health benefits. People who cook at home tend to have better overall health and closer personal relationships. To maximize its positive effects, take the time to enjoy meals. This means sharing the food with your family or enjoying the dishes you’ve prepared for yourself. 39 . Enjoy the food 40 . Otherwise, they won’t be sustainable. Don’t force yourself to drink water when you want a soda. Don’t force yourself to eat vegetables you dislike. Don’t expect yourself to cook meals if you come home exhausted. If the way you’re eating leaves you stressed, it isn’t good for your health, is it? A. Cook more at home B. If plain water bores you C. Take the time to enjoy meals D. Once you are extremely thirsty E. Currently, we know it’s essential F. Changes you make should lift your spirits G. Plus, you’ll save the money spent on takeaway food 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节， 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Are You a Carrot, an Egg, or a Coffee Bean? A daughter was depressed about her life. She 41 to his father how life was so tough for her. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved and a new one 42 . Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots on a high fire, in which he 43 put carrots, eggs and coffee beans. He let them sit and boil, without saying a word. The daughter impatiently waited, 44 what he was doing with her open eyes. In about twenty minutes, he took the carrots, the eggs out and placed them in the different 45 . Turning to his daughter, he asked, “ Darling, what do you see?” “ Carrots, eggs, and coffee.” She replied. He brought her closer and asked her to 46 the carrots. She did as her father told her, 47 that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. She 48 the hard-boiled egg, after pulling off the 49 . Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. She smiled as she tasted its rich smell. Changing her previous patience, she asked 50 . “What does it mean, Father?” He explained that each of them faced the same 51 , boiling water, but each of them 52 differently. After 53 boiling water, the carrots which was hard initially 54 , the easily-broken egg with a thin outer shell protecting a liquid centre became hardener inside and the coffer beans turn stronger and 55 . “Which are you?” he asked his daughter. 41.A.complained B.turned C.apologized D.promised 42.A.disappeared B.emerged C.paused D.spread 43.A. altogether B.temporarily C.rather D.respectively 44.A.predicting B.refusing C.wondering D.explaining 45.A.containers B.water C.fire D.cans 46.A.smell B.feel C.sound D.taste 47.A.figuring B.recalling C.noting D.joking 48.A.grasped B.observed C.removed D.provided 49.A.seed B.core C.skin D.shell 50.A.humbly B.anxiously C.awkwardly D.relievedly 51.A.option B.failure C.situation D.opportunity 52.A.generated B.demanded C.anticipated D.reacted 53.A.getting over B.going through C.setting aside D.taking up 54.A.hardened B.worsened C.softened D.lengthened 55.A.richer B.blacker C.bitterer D.smaller 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 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. Since 2016, North of Hope, an organization located in Alaska, has partnered with friends, family, and community members to provide women and men who are undergoing chemotherapy(化疗) 56 chemotherapy comfort bags. The project to deliver chemotherapy comfort bags to those 57 (suffer) from severe cancers started when a cancer patient received a similar bag from friends. After undergoing two rounds of breast cancer 58 (treat), Teresa Koop, a local resident working as a salesperson in Alaska, knows 59 important a few comfort items can be while undergoing chemotherapy. 60 a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer, Teresa had the idea of putting together a chemotherapy comfort bag for her friend. 61 idea grew from there, and since 2016 over 50 such chemotherapy comfort bags 62 (deliver) to patients undergoing chemotherapy. Each of those chemotherapy comfort bag contains comfort 63 (item) to help ease the physical discomfort of chemotherapy procedures. But more importantly, each bag offers a bit of 64 (emotion) comfort to the receivers. Click on the yellow donate button at the bottom of our official website 65 (sponsor) a chemotherapy comfort bag, and be sure to write “Chemotherapy Comfort Bag” in the notes. Thank you for your sponsorship and your gift of comfort. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 假如你是李华。为了丰富课余活动，下周的外教课将进行演唱活动。全班分组后各选出一位代表表演，而你们组希望表演合唱(choir)。请给外教Mr.Smith写一封信。要点如下： 1.你们的请求； 2.理由； 3.其它。 注意： 1.词数应为80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Mr.Smith， Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 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。 It was a cool autumn morning when the school announced the annual sports day. For most students, it was a day of excitement and joy, but for me, it was just another event I wanted to avoid. I had always been the type to shy away from group activities, preferring the company of my books and thoughts. Our class monitor, Sarah, noticed my unwillingness. She was the very image of enthusiasm and leadership, always trying to bring the class together. One day, she approached me during lunch. “Why don’t you join us for the relay race? It’ll be fun,” she said with a warm smile. I hesitated, but her persistence was hard to ignore. The next day, Sarah organized a practice session. I unwillingly joined, feeling out of place among my more athletic classmates. As we ran, I tripped and fell, scraping (擦伤) my knee. Embarrassed, I wanted to quit, but Sarah was there in an instant, offering a hand and words of encouragement. “It’s okay, we’re a team,” she said. At this time, other fellow classmates came to encourage me. Their kindness made me feel less alone. As the days went by, I found myself looking forward to the practices.The care and support among my classmates was infectious. I began to see the value of teamwork and the joy of shared experiences. My initial unwillingness melted away, replaced by a newfound sense of belonging. The anticipation for the sports day filled me with excitement. I dream of the cheers, the applauding crowd, and the thrill of competition. Training hard, I longed to showcase my skills, push my limits, share and feel the joy of victory. This event was more than a game; it means a lot for me. I could not wait to be part of it! 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150 左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The day I looked forward to came eventually. Our opponent winning narrowly, I blamed our failure on myself. 第 9 页 共 9 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$昆明市第一中学2026届高二年级下学期期中考英语试卷听力部分第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的AB、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。How much did your sister earn for that project? Well. for the project alone, SHE was paid fifteen hundred dollars, but SHE also contributed to supportive tasks, so SHE will likely earn twice that much. That's quite a good amount. Mary, could you get everyone's lunch order in early and make sure IT is here by one? P. M, please? sure. Is something happening? Yes, we're having a meeting with all teams. Have the lunch brought to the second floor. Don't forget, we need to see mazes. Teachers today, I haven't forgotten. but I don't leave work until five. That's okay. The meeting is at five thirty. Clear, take your coat, but it's clear outside. It's hard to cycle when i'm wearing IT. Well, there's eyes on the ground. I don't think riding your bike is a good idea. Lisa, I saw you wearing a tea shirt with a racing car. I didn't realize you were into IT. Yes, I usually go to one or two races a year. IT makes me think twice when I consider the cost. I can't handle such fast movement of IT. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, sir, how can I help? I was wondering if I could change rooms. I'm afraid we are fully booked tonight. What seems to be the issue? My room is next to the motorway. I won't get to sleep because of all the noise. I'm sorry, sir. There is a sporting event around here today, which has caused a traffic jam. IT should clear in . a few hours, all right. IT seems that all the nearby houses are being affected as well. I guess. So I can provide you with some earplugs. thanks. Let's hope the noise dies down soon. Hello, sir, how can I help? I was wondering if I could change rooms. I'm afraid we are fully booked tonight. What seems to be the issue? My room is next to the motorway. I won't get to sleep because of all the noise. I'm sorry, sir. There is a sporting event around here today, which has caused a traffic jam. IT should clear in . a few hours, all right. IT seems that all the nearby houses are being affected as well. I guess. So I can provide you with some earplugs. thanks. Let's hope the noise dies down soon. 听下面一段对话，回答第八至第13个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Have you seen the news about spain? Yes, I saw the picture in the newspaper of all the cars piled up. Yes, they got a year's worth of showers. In just a few hours, the streets were changed into rivers and all the cars were swept away. Cities are not built to stand up to such things. especially in europe, where these natural disasters are not as common. I guess with climate change, there might be more natural disasters. i'm afraid. So what can . we do to stop? And we can all play our part, but big businesses need to start doing more to deal with IT globally, otherwise this will become regular news. Yeah, sometimes i'm glad we live in the mountains. Have you seen the news about spain? Yes, I saw the picture in the newspaper of all the cars piled up. Yes, they got a year's worth of showers. In just a few hours, the streets were changed into rivers and all the cars were swept away. Cities are not built to stand up to such things. especially in europe, where these natural disasters are not as common. I guess with climate change, there might be more natural disasters. i'm afraid. So what can . we do to stop in? We can all play our part, but big businesses need to start doing more to deal with IT globally, otherwise this will become regular news. Yeah, sometimes i'm glad we live in the mountains. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。What are you up to, mary? I'm planning the first meeting of the book club. I didn't know we had one. We didn't until last week. mrs. Smith helped . me set IT up. cool. Can I join? sure. What is your favorite type of book? I really like detective novels, but recently i've started reading science fiction after class. Okay, for the first meeting, I wanted people to read a meaningful book. Do you have any ideas? Well, I read one recently, but buy a new author. Tell me more about IT . in the story. We see an amazing future world. However advances. Technology doesn't always lead to a great society. People show complicated behaviors and feelings to survive. Wow, that's deep. Any other suggestions that aren't science fiction? How about great expectations by Charles sticker? S. that's perfect. Everyone knows dick. S, let's go with that. What are you up to, mary? I'm planning the first meeting of the book club. I didn't know we had one. We didn't until last week. mrs. Smith helped . me set IT up. cool. Can I join? sure. What is your favorite type of book? I really like detective novels, but recently i've started reading science fiction after class. Okay, for the first meeting, I wanted people to read a meaningful book. Do you have any ideas? Well, I read one recently, but buy a new author. Tell me more about IT . in the story. We see an amazing future world. However, advanced technology doesn't always lead to a great society. People show complicated behaviors and feelings to survive. Wow, that's deep. Any other suggestions that aren't science fiction? How about great expectations by Charles sticker? S that's . perfect. Everyone knows dickens. Let's go with that. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16 3个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Are you worried that when you are older, there will be no one to look after you? Why do you ask? I saw AT, V news report that said our population has a health issue where there are too many old people. Yes, it's called the top heavy population. Many countries are facing similar issues. I read some articles on a . steady website. My teacher recommended that too. This can lead to a shortage of labor force. Moreover, IT will result in increased pressure on elderly care. Well, some countries have invited Young people from other countries like canada, and some others have adopted the form of delaying retirement. Besides, we should also believe in the power of science and technology. With the development of AI and robots, robots will be smart and advance enough to act as careers for humans, not just the elderly, but the Young and disabled as well. That's a good point. Are you worried that when you are older, there will be no one to look after you? Why do you ask? I saw AT, V news report that said our population has a health issue where there are too many old people. Yes, it's called the top heavy population. Many countries are facing similar issues. I read some articles on a . steady website. My teacher recommended that too, this can lead to a shortage of labor force. Moreover, IT will result in increased pressure on elderly care. while some countries have invited Young people from other countries like canada, and some others have adopted the form of delaying retirement. Besides, we should also believe in the power of science and technology. With the development of AI and robots, robots will be smart and the advance enough to act as careers for humans, not just the elderly, but the Young and disabled as well. That's a good point. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Have you ever wanted to experience what it's like to leave the ground? If so, you should check out our company's new mini drone waye. Only one hundred thirty five grams IT is the smallest drone ever made. IT is so small that you can take off from and land on your hand. You can get clear and sharp images, and more importantly, what the headset IT feels like. You can follow your drawn anywhere. Who can say no to this? Not me. Besides, the drone is equipped with the most advanced AI system and can be programmed to follow U, S, U, cycle, skate or hike. You don't even need a controller to Operate. The drone understands human words and will do what you say. How do you control IT when it's high in the sky? Don't worry, just parked with your phone. The drone is Priced at one hundred ninety nine dollars, or get the full fly package for four hundred ninety nine dollars with the controller and two extra batteries. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Go flying today. Have you ever wanted to experience what it's like to leave the ground? If so, you should check out our company's new mini drone wearing only one hundred thirty five grams. IT is the smallest drone ever made. IT is so small that you can take off from and land on your hand. You can get clear and sharp images. And more importantly, what the heads said. IT feels like you can follow your drone anywhere. Who can say no to this? Not me. Besides, the drone is equipped with the most advanced AI system and can be programmed to follow U, S, U, cycle, skate or hike. You don't even need a controller to Operate. The drone understands human words and will do what you say. How do you control IT when it's high in the sky? Don't worry, just paid with your phone. The drone is Priced at one hundred ninety nine dollars, or get the full fly package for four hundred ninety nine dollars with the controller and two extra batteries. Don't miss out on this opportunity. Go flying today. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。