上海市同济大学附属第二中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

同济大学第二附属中学2025学年第一学期期中考试 高二年级英语学科试卷 考生注意：考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。 I.Listening comprehension Section A 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.In a library. B.In a laundry. C.In a lift. D.In a bakery. 2.A Boss and employee. B.Hotel receptionist and guest. C.Doctor and patient. D.Travel agent and customer. 3.A.Check the cafeteria later. B.Go to another place to eat. C.Go to the cafeteria of the bank. D.Cook something for themselves. 4.A.He didn't go to the club. B He forgot meeting the woman C.He slipped and got injured. D.He couldn't keep his mind off the club. 5.A.Extend her project time B Finish the project as soon as possible. C.Reconsider her decision. D Interview people except those in town. 6.A.Look for another style. B.Give the sweater away as a gift. C.Try on a smaller sweater. D.Change the sweater for a bigger one. 7.A.He cancelled the interview. B He's disappointed with his interview. C.He shouldn't apply for the job. D.He didn't go the interview. 8.A.Ways to make money. B.Bob's plan to open a coffee shop. C.The cow Bob is raising. D.The operation of Bob's coffee shop 9.A.What the man is reading is too difficult.B.The man misjudges Mary's expression. C.Mary's habit caused her trouble in work.D.Mary dislikes reading books after work. 10.A.She plans to read more than the required books. B.The books are all required for the history course. C.Some of the books are for courses other than history. D.She's worried she may not finish the required reading. Section B 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. 扫描全能王创建 Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. H.A.Future researchers. B.College students. C.Company employees. D.Successful artists 12.A.To teach the listeners how to work hard. B.To enable the listeners to get better salaries. C.To prepare the listeners to get better jobs. D.To encourage the listeners to seize opportunities. l3.A.Kindness.、 B.Hard work. C.Willingness. D.Interest. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.Dogs love food reward. B.Dogs dislike unfair treatment. C.Dogs were trained to be tolerant. D.Dogs like communicating with humans. 15.A.They extended their feet less often. B.They refused to accept the later offer. C.They performed the trick more eagerly. D.They did not care about the situation. 16.A.They do not notice unfair situations. B.They are selfish and competitive by nature. C.They only show a sense of fairness while trapped in cages. D.Their survival depends on individual contributions to the pack. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.The future of communities. B.Ways to set up communities. C.Different types of communities. D.The importance of communities. 18.A.A group of people with similar interests B.A group of people who have the same goals C.A group of people with similar backgrounds. D.A group of people who live close to each other 19.A.It can get us to take action immediately. B.It can get us to care more about society. C.It enables us to gain achievements together. D.It enables us to know the meaning of charity 20.A.To wam against plastic pollution. B.To introduce two outstanding girls. C.To illustrate the impact of a community. D.To show the role that passion plays in life. 扫描全能王创建 uirecuons:Anter 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 hest fits each blank. Labubu dolls In recent months,everywhere I go,there's been one accessory()on everyone's lips and bags.21_ I wanted to grab one myself,the truth is,they are harder to buy than you think. 22 popular products of the past,they sell out in seconds just to pop up on resale sites for five timesthe original price tag. Now let's get into the history of these popular Labubu dolls.They23. (originate) in Hong Kong in 2015,a time when designer toys were beginning to capture global attention. 24(regard)as elves (set them apart from their popular earlier characters.They came to success in a Nordic-inspired picture book25 artrst Kasing Lung created. After the initial release of the book,the popular toy company Pop Mart created the first collectible collection for sale in 2019.By that time,the picture book26(publish)widely. The Labubu creatures belong to a tribe that is known as"The Monsters,"and other members of the group include Zimomo,Mokoko,and more.From collection to collection,each 27 be seen wearing various outfits,different facial features,and fun accessories,which makes each release seem unique.But don't let the naughty smile make you think Labubus are evil.Lung says they are well-natured little creatures who have nothing but good intentions and 28 they sometimes inevitably end up in a difficulty. Now,what makes Labubus so popular,besides the obvious cute charm,is that they are collectibles and hard to get,so it adds to the excitement of the hunt.They also come in blind boxes so the hunt becomes harder if you have a particular color or Monster in mind.Because of mystery of the blind boxes,the reveal can be a surprise which is why many fans record their first impression of their creature29(capture)the moment.This excitement goes beyond age groups and communities,with everyone from pop stars to middle school students30 (wear)the bag charms.It creates a sense of joy and status that you can say,"Yes,I succeeded and found a Labubu.” Section B Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need. A contributor B.promoting C.crucial D.nominated E.centact F.rewarding G.identical H.enthusiasm I.substantially J.launching K.originally 第3页共12页 扫描全能王创建 The Marketing of Tesla Cybertruck Tesla surprised the automobile industry by31_ the Cybertruck in a dramatic event that quickly drew worldwide attention.Unlike most new vehicle releases,this truck was introduced with a bold presentation that broke traditional rules.The Cybertruck looked strikingly different from conventional pickups,with sharp angles,stainless-steel panels,and a futuristic style that immediately caught the public eye.The design was32 planned two years earlier,when Tesla engineers started testing new materials and structural ideas that could endure extreme use. One major33 to its success was the advanced battery system,which gave the vehicle a longer driving range and lower long-term costs.Tesla knew that customets cared not only about speed and power but also about sustainability,so this technology became a central selling point. The marketing campaign also played an essential role.By34 the Cybertruck through live demonstrations,online events,and constant social media conversations,Tesla built strong anticipation before mass production.This strategy was35 for capturing glo- bal attention.Later,the marketing and design team was even 36-for international innovation awards,as their creative approach turned the Cybertruck into more than a product-it became a cultural discussion. Another key feature of Tesla's strategy was keeping with customers. Feedback from early users influenced software updates and safety improvements.Many owners described driving a Cybertruck as a(an)38experience because it combined tough- ness with environmental responsibility. The39 of both the company and its loyal buyers pushed the project forward at high speed.Yet Tesla realized that markets are not completely40What excites American consumers may not appeal to those in Europe or Asia,where cultural values and regulations differ.While many reviews praised the Cybertruck's bold vision,some critics raised concerns about its price,size,and unusual look. Still,the Cybertruck represents Tesla's daring spirit.Through innovation,strong customer ties,and fearless marketing,the company showed how a single launch can reshape the global conversation about transportation. III.Reading Comprehension Section A 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. Administrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang,Gansu Province,are trying to harmonize tourists'exploration of the site with the need to protect the murals ()through innovative measures. Sandstorms,rainfall and tourist visits make up the most severe 41 to the 第4页共12页 扫描全能王创建 可只 UNESCO World Heritage Site,said Wang Xiaowei,director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979,the number of visitors has been42 at an average annual rate of around 20 percent,reaching 2.15 million in 2019."If you enter the caves during the43. tourism months of July,August and September,you'll find it hard to breathe,"Wang said.The carbon dioxide and moisture (breathed out by visitors increase inside the caves and cause damage to the murals,Wang said. To preserve the caves,the duration of visits is 44 and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.To ensure visitors aren't45 when restrictions are set,the center provides a digital exhibition,he said.Currently,the center is being 46 to hold an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000. The Dunhuang Academy began47 recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago.The digitization project has successfully 48 over 200 caves,with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work."Digital technology not only serves cultural tourism but also 49 a historical record for future generations,"said Ding Xiaosheng,deputy director of the Institute of Cultural Heritage Digitization at the academy.Digitization also brings the wonders of the Mogao Caves to a 50 audience,according to Su Bomin,head of the Dunhuang Academy."The Mogao Caves are51,and transporting them is impossible,"Su said."However,with digitization,we can perfectly copy Dunhuang art exactly and show it worldwide,introducing Eastern culture to the world,” n20l6,the Digital Dunhuang went live,sharing high-definition images（高清图像)and 52. tours of the most beautiful 30 caves globally.Currently,visitors from 78 countries have 53 the murals,totaling over 16.8 million visits. Su said Dunhuang can54 diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics ()"By digitizing these relics,we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang's culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China's historical 55 to diverse cultural exchanges-that is,an idea of inclusivity,mutual learning and a shared future,"he said. 41.A.shortages B.restrictions C.contributions D.threats 42.A.doubling B.growing C.continuing D.varying 43.A.cultural B.previous C.peak D.commercial 44.A.limited B.extended C.publicized D.enhanced 45.A.confused B.amazed C.scared D.disappointed 46.A.expanded B.constructed C.decorated D.repaired 47.A.objectively B.digitally C.subjectively D.independently 48.A.outlived B.highlighted C.covered D.strategized 第6页共12页 ▣ 扫描全能王创建 49.A.comes across B.turns over C.leaves behind D.lets alone 50.A.global B.professional C.technological D.different 51.A.complicated B.exceptional C.controversial? D.immovable 52.A.virtual B.temporary C.traditional D.steady 53.A.imitated B.accessed C.praised D.purchased 54.A.reject B.provide C.adjust D.classify 55.A.adaptation B.attention C.admission D.commitment Section B 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.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. (A) On Dec.26,when Gelinne,60,was gazing out the back windows of his home in Edgewater, he saw a small aircraft a few hundred yards away,losing altitude. As the plane disappeared behind the trees,Gelinne,a former Navy commander-and current cybersecurity expert,realized it was going to land in the stream.He suddenly remembered something from over 20 years ago:Sept.11,2001.Gelinne was at work in the Pentagon in Washington,D.C.,when terrerists crashed a jumbo jet into the building.He ran out of the danger, but he has always asked himself if he should have stayed and tried to help. "To the right was the crisis,and to the left was escape.I don't even know if I could've gone right,but I went left,"he recalled."I always second-guessed myself about that decision." On this day,Gelinne didn't hesitate.He ran down to the waterfront.The plane was now sinking.The pilot was standing on the wing.Gelinne knew from his Navy training that even a few minutes in the icy water could kill the pilot. Gelinne tested the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it.So he and his son,John Jr.,pulled two kayaks out from under their back deck. The two men set off,pushing their boats across the ice.It was exhausting work.When Gelinne reached the plane,the pilot was standing on a tail wing,with water up to his chest and surrounded by open water.Gelinne pushed his kayak off the ice and into the water,paddling toward the pilot and thinking,What if he panics?What if Iflip? With his son nearby,Gelinne focused on keeping the pilot calm,joking,"Just hang on to the boat as if you were hugging your wife."The pilot grabbed the kayak's bow.Now the two men were floating together,but Gelinne knew he had to get the pilot out of the water and up onto the shelf of unbroken ice behind him before the man lost too much body heat.But every time Gelinne tried to get onto the ice,the kayak broke through. By now a boat from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources appeared,breaking 第6页共12页 ▣ 扫描全能王创建 through ice as it arrived.It picked up the pilot and swiftly transported him to safety.Later the boat returned to help Gelinne,now exhausted,to shore. The rescuers had arrived just in time,Gelinne recalled."I'm 60 years old,"he says."There was no way I could get him to shore."Still,he was satisfied he'd gone the right way that day. 56.The author describes Gelinne's experience on September 11,2001,mainly to A.illustrate the source of his guilt and how it fueled his determination this time B.show his experience in the military made him qualified for rescue operations C.emphasize the psychological trauma of the event had impacted him negatively D.suggest individuals have the moral obligation to assist others in crisis 57 The underlined word"second-guessed"most likely means in the context. A.completely forgave B.strongly doubted C.constantly consulted D.passionately defended 58.What were the challenges Gelinne faced in the rescue attempt? ①the sinking plane②the broken kayaks ③the drowning pilot ④his panickedson⑤the icy water A.①②③ B.①③⑤ C①④⑤ D②③④ 59.Which of the following may serve as the best title for the passage? A.A pilot's icy survival:a plane crash on frozen creek B.A veteran's attempt:overcoming past regret with a brave act C.A family's highlight moment:how united rescue saved a life D.Navy training in action:an emergency rescue operation saves life (B) The Card Worth Paying for THE SHOP It is a membership card that is offered by THE SHOP Shopping Mall.The annual membership offers fascinating pleasure,discounts,and member benefits.There is also the chance to exchange with like-minded persons. 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Rachel Aldighieri of the Data and Marketing Association (DMA)stresses that ethical practices in data collection are essential,especially as businesses increasingly use AI to automate decisionmaking processes.Inappropriate data usage can lead to inaccurate AI models and prejudiced outcomes.Stephen Lester,CTO at Paragon,echoes this sentiment,noting that companies should use open methods to collect data,ensuring participants know how their data is being used and that they receive proper payment. To follow data protection rules,businesses should balance their needs with individuals'rights. This helps ensure they have the right permissions to use collected data,building customer trust 第8页共12页 只▣ 扫描全能王创建 可只 and reducing legal risks.They should also consult resources like the DMA Code for guidance on ethical data practices. However,obtaining reliable data isn't always straightforward Open-source datasets are available,but they often lack quality controls and safeguards against bias ()Synthetic data, generated by Al,offers an alternative,allowing companies to train Al models without risking real individuals'privacy.Although synthetic data isn't linked to real people,businesses must be cautious about potential inaccuracies.A notable tool in this space is MIT's Synthetic Data Vault, which helps generate synthetic data for a variety of enterprise use cases.Despite its usefulness, there remain concerns about the accuracy of such data when used for critical AI training. Chris Stephenson from Sagacity highlights the importance of training AI models with error- checking mechanisms.He notes that while synthetic data can be useful,businesses must remain careful about how algorithms are trained,paying close attention to the potential for mistakes or biases to slip through unnoticed. As ethical concerns rise,businesses are expected to carefully review their data collection practices.They should know where their data comes from,avoid unreliable sources,and ensure data used in Al models is accurate and fair.Ultimately,organizations must be open and accoun- table in their data practices to remain trustworthy. 63.What does the phrase"echoes this sentiment"(paragraph 2)most probably mean? A.Agrees with clear and ethical data practices. B.Disapproves of the views on data collection. C.Questions the use of open data collection methods. D.Ignores the ethical concerns surrounding AI and data. 64.What can be inferred from paragraphs 3 and 4? A.There are tools to ensure data accuracy. B.Reliable data is extremely hard to obtain. 1C.Ethical data practices lack clear definitions. D.Synthetic data should generally be restricted. 65..Which of the following statements is Chris Stephenson most likely to agree with? A.Error-checking tools are already mature for practical use. B.Data protection rules should be prioritized over data accuracy. C.Mistakes may remain undetected during the training of AI models. D.Synthetic data is the best way to collect data for AI model training. 66.What is the main idea of the passage? A.Synthetic data solves most ethical concerns associated with AI. B.Data collection practices in AI have limited ethical implications. C.Ethical data collection and accuracy are essential for responsible AI usage. D.Businesses should prioritize using as much data as possible for AI training. 扫描全能王创建 Section C Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A.A shelter cat which had previously lived outside is a good choice. B.Actually,it is mainly dependent on the cat. C.If they've never seen one,they're correct to be suspiciousl D.That is to say,if the cat is full,curiosity is the only motivation to deal with a moving creature. E. Most of the time,it's not that the cat is afraid of such creatures. F.Cats are intelligent when deciding which target to follow and which to avoid. Is Tom Really the Natural Enemy of Jerry? I've seen such scenes for many times-some cats are not interested in catching mice,and even seem genuinely afraid of mice.Hfow can a natural hunter be like this?Are mice really more aggressive now? 67 Some cats hunt and kill,others play with prey before killing it,and some, like mine,scamper up the stairs wailing at their own shadow.All cats,like people,have personalities and preferences. Moreover,it has much to do with the environment whether a cat is a qualified mice hunter. When cats live indoors and are not exposed to hunting or game,they may ignore mice.While they have natural hunting instincts,most cats are not professional mice hunters.Cats which live in a house are usually well-fed and will only pursue mice for fun.68 However,cats have lightning-fast reflexes(本能反应)and frequently leap before they realize why,especially if something resembles the way a snake moves.69The truth is,they may never see one if they've always been in the house.Cats are highly alert to other creatures that could damage or kill them.Rats,on the other hand,are even more dangerous.A giant rat is not a prey that a cat would pursue.The rats'bite could injure or infect the cat with a deadly disease. What can we do to naturally keep away from mice?Regarding which cat is the best for hunting mice,the cat breed is unimportant.70( Get two ot them,but ensure you are feeding them and providing them with medical treatment rather than simply employing them to kill mice and failing to care for them properly. 器 扫描全能王创建