天津市耀华中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷

天津市耀华中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 本试卷共100分，考试时间为100分钟。第I卷为1至8页，第Ⅱ卷为8-10.页。 答卷前，请务必将自己的姓名、考号、座位号填写在答题卡上相应位置。答卷时，务 必将答案涂写在答题纸上，答在试卷上的无效。 祝各位同学考试顺利！ 第I卷（共65分） 第一部分：听力理解（共10小题：每小题0.5分，满分5分） 听下面十段对话。每段对话后有一道小题。从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出 最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟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.What are the speakers talking about? A.The woman's umbrella. B.The upcoming weather. C.Anew weather app 2.Where does the conversation most likely take place? A.In a library. B.On a bus. C.At a cinema. 3.What time is Mike likely to arrive for the meeting? A.915. B.920. C.935. 4.What can we learn from the conversation? A.Mr Smith is a professional speaker. B.The man will practice like the woman. C.The woman was satisfied with her speech. 5.Why does the woman finally choose the blue dress? A.It looks more lively. B.It feels more comfortable.C.It matches her style better. 6(1).What does the woman want to do? A.Buy water. B.Take a walk. C.Meet someone. 7(2).When is the latest time to enter the British Museum on weekdays? A.10:00am. B.445pm. C.5:00pm, 8(3).Why did the woman consider having a picnic? A.Sally wants a picnic. B.It's a family tradition. C.It's a surprise for Sally. 9(4).Where does the conversation probably take place? A.On a street. B.At a swimming pool. C.In a clothing store. 10(5).Which tour is the best choice for the woman? A.The full-day tour. B.The two-day tour. C.The three-day tour. 第二部分：英语知识运用 第一节单项填空（共12小题；每小题0.5分，满分6分） 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第1页共10页 C③扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫ApP 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 11.-Hi,do you know roadside food stalls are back? They were banned to keep the cities clean. A.Who cares B.What if C.How come D.Why bother 12.Some very common things such as to the strong sunlight for a long time will do harm to the skin and even cause skin cancer. A.exposing B.having exposing C.being exposed D.exposed 13.-Jason,you said you would work harder the next term -That's for sure. A.I have no idea B.I am a man ofmy word C.I agree with you D.I understand what you mean 14.Never turn down a'job because you think it's too small.You don't know it can lead. A:how B.where C.whether D.what 15.Tony's mother in bed for three weeks because her legs in an accident. A.has lay;injured B.has been lying;were injured C.has been lain;were injured D.has laid;injured 16.The books on the shelf over there are not as interesting as in our library. A.them B.ones C.that D.those 17.A good government is not to pick technologies,but to establish conditions innovation is supported and encouraged into the marketplace. A.when B:that C.as D.where 18.The old man told his friends he had to leave immediately because he had some urgent business to A:point to B.turn to C.attend to D.belong to 19.I'm not sure whether I can persuade him to give up the adventure.,I will try my best. A.Anyhow B.Somehow C.Besides D.Therefore 20.The car at the present speed until it reaches the foot of the mountain at about nine o'clock tonight. A.went B.is going C.goes D.will be going 21.Whether something is alive or dead is a crucial and it is one that children have no difficulty understanding by the age of five. A.declaration B.distinction C.division D.distribution 22.The more we take the safety standards,the further we can speed up the development of the school bus industry: A.constantly B.seriously C.generally D.immediately 第二节完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 How Arts Promote Our Economy When most people think of the arts,they imagine the end product,the beautiful painting,a 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第2页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫ApP wonderful piece of music,or an award-winning 23 in the theater.But arts groups bring broader value to our communities.The economic impact of the arts is often 24 and badly judged. The arts create jobs that help develop the 25.Any given performance takes a tour bus full of artists,technical experts,managers,musicians,or writers to create a(n)26 piece of art.These people earn a 27 living wage for their professional knowledge and skills. Another group of folks is needed to help market the event."If you build it they will come" is a misleading belief.Painters,digital media experts,photographers,booking agents and promoters are hired to sell tickets and 28 the event.According to the Dallas Area Cultural Advocacy Coalition,arts agencies employ more than 10,000 people as full-or part-time employees or independent 29,many of whom are 30 to the local economy. A_31_arts neighborhoods creates a ripple effect(连锁反应)throughout a community.. In 2005,when the Bishop Arts Theatre was donated to our town,the location was considered a poor area of town.After investing more than 51 million in 32 the building,which involved extensive 33,we began producing a full season of theater performances,jazz concerts,and year-round arts education programs in 2008.Nearly 40 percent of jazz lovers live outside of the Dallas city limits and drive or fly in to enjoy an evening in the Bishop Arts District. No doubt the theater has 34 the area's development and economic growth.Today, there are galleries,studios,restaurants and newly-built work spaces where neighbors share experiences,where there is renewed life and energy.35,arts and culture also serve as a 36 public good. Teco Theatrical Production Inc.made use of Bloomberg's investment of $35,000 to get nearly $40,000 in public and private sector support during the two-year period.Further,Dallas arts and arts-based business produce $298 for every dollar the city spends on arts programming and facilities.In Philadelphia,a metro area smaller than Dallas,the arts have an economic impact of almost $3 million and support 44,000 jobs,80 percent of which actually lie37 the arts industry,including accountants,marketers,construction workers,hotel managers, printers;and other kinds of art workers. The arts are efficient economic 38 and when they are supported,the entire small-business community 39 It is wrong to 40 arts groups cannot make a profit.But in order to stay in business, arts groups must produce returns.If you are a student studying the arts,41 are you have been ill-advised to have a plan B.But those who 42 understand the economic impact and can work to change the patterns can create a wide range of career possibilities 23.A.performance B.preservation C.project D,rehearsal 24.A.regarded B.confused C.informed D.overlooked 25.A.idea B,economy C.finance D,cultivation 26.A.reliable B.accessible C.appealing D.fragile 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第3页共10页 C☒扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫App 27.A.unstable B.decent C.minimum D.excessive 28.A.organize B.promote C.deliver D.oppose 29.A.contractors B.participants C.activists D.residents 30.A.essential B.optional C.harmful D.invisible 31.A.delightful B.specific C.successful D.supportive 32.A.removing B.transferring C.reforming D.reconstructing 33.A.planning B.demolition C.restoration D.decoration 34.A.related to B.contributed to C.opposed to D.objected to 35.A.In this way B.On the other hand C.After all D.As opposed to 36.A.costly B.vital C.optional D.temporary 37.A.inside B.outside C.within D.among 38.A.designs B.indicators C.drivers D.experts 39.A.benefits B.possesses C.strands D.imposes 40.A.present B.challenge C resemble D,assume 41.A.Chances B.Reasons C,Times D.Results 42.A.extremely B.truly C.currently D.socially 第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题，满分24分：4649与51-52，每小题1分；其他题每小题 2分.) A It is conventionally known that a master's degree from Harvard Business School in the US is the key to a Fortune 500 job,while the same degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania,US,means a possible career on Wall Street. The graduate school you go to somewhat decides your future.And a recent New York Times article reveals the correlation between MBA (Master of Business Administration graduates at certain US schools and career prospects To work at Amazon Ross School of Business (University of Michigan) Amazon regularly hires more MBAs from top 10 business schools than big Wall Street firms.And a large chunk of American employees are from Ross.Graduate Peter Faricy,vice president of Amazon Marketplace,says the reason behind this is that Ross'curriculum-related offerings,a problem-solving course for instance,are particularly well suited to Amazon. To work at McKinsey Company Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern) For an MBA,landing a job at McKinsey is like trying to get into a competitive business school all over again.However,Kellogg graduates perform well in the fierce competition.The school's MBAs are in demand at elite (consulting firms,which hired 35 percent of Kellogg graduates last year,a higher percentage than at Harvard(23 percent)and Stanford (16 percent). To work at Apple 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第4页共10页 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫ApP Fuqua School of Business (Duke) Silicon Valley hasn't always welcomed MBAs. However,two of Apple's top 10 executives come from Fuqua.Apple has hired 32 Fuqua graduates over the past five years,and provided 42 internships for Duke students. To start your own company Harvard Business School The extensive resources Harvard has devoted to its:entrepreneurial offerings in recent years are starting to show real results.By many accounts,it has surpassed Stanford as the top entrepreneurial hot-bed in the US. 43.Which school in the following offers students a course on various approaches to difficulties at work? A.Kellogg School of Management. B.Harvard Business School. C.Ross School of.Business. D.Fuqua School of Business. 44.According to the passage,which of the following is TRUE? A.Consulting companies favor MBA students from Kellogg. B.Stanford produces the greatest number of business leaders. C.To work at Apple,MBA graduates have an advantage. D.Wall Street employs more MBAs from top 10 business schools than Amazon. 45.If you want to work in the area of hi-tech electronic products,you may choose to study in A.Fuqua School of Business B.Kellogg School of Management C.Ross School of Business D.Wharton School B My husband and I were once in Nepal (to see sunrise over the Himalayas. One morning we awoke to total darkness at 5 o'clock.As we rushed through a town with cameras in hand,I noticed the calm,gentle way the Nepalese people greeted the morning.One man boiled a huge pot of milk tea,and other villagers gathered around his fire,cupping their hands around small glasses of the steaming sweet mixture.It was fascinating,but not to be left behind,we joined the stream of tourists moving quickly up to the lookout point. The top was crowded when we arrived,but after 10 minutes of cold waiting,the assembled group gave up."The cloud cover is too heavy,"one said.Then one by one they rushed down the hill to the next item on their sightseeing list.I was disappointed as well,but suddenly I noticed a small Nepalese boy absently playing with a stick and shooting quick glances at the clouds.He must know something we don't,I thought.I decided to wait with him. The boy and I didn't have to wait long.Moments later,a tiny stream of golden light burned through one thick cloud,then another.Rose-colored fog warmed the backs of the clouds,and suddenly the morning sun stole a glance around the side of the mountain,miles above where I'd expected it to be. Nothing'I'd seen before prepared me for the moment the clouds withdrew with bowed 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第5页共10页 C③扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫APP heads,and the magnificent Himalayas were revealed before,around,and above me.I sat in astonishment,not breathing,not daring to look away,certain that fate had placed me here at the backdoor of Earth to show me what Heaven really looks like.I certainly got the message. Never again will I rush a sunrise.I now know Nature will supply,her.fruits to me only when I am truly ready to receive them. 46.What does"It"in Paragraph 2 most probably imply? A.The darkness of the town in the morning. B.The way the local people welcomed the day. C.The huge pot of milk tea boiling on the fire. D.The stream of tourists rushing to the lookout point. 47.The author decided to wait with the Nepalese boy because. A.she felt kind of having faith in him B.the restless tourists disappointed her C.that boy was praying to the sun with a magic stick D.she had nothing more to see on her sightseeing list 48.Which of the following words best describe the author's feeling when she saw the sunrise? A.Totally shocked. B..Absolutely amazed. C.Truly frightened. D.Extremely interested. 49.What can be concluded from the passage? A.Do in Rome as the Romans do. B.God helps those who help themselves. C.Time and tide wait for no man. D.Fortune rewards those having patience. C Solar panels-also known as "photovoltaic"panels-are used to turn sunlight into electricity.Most solar panels are placed on land in large collections called solar farms:But recently people have begun to explore putting floating solar panels on water.Because these panels float,some people call them"floatovoltaics". The idea isn't as unusual as it might seem.After all,any solar panel has to be waterproof, since it will be out in the rain.There are already several large floatovoltaic farms in Asia.On land,solar panels are held up by special frames ()On the water,floatovoltaics are placed on a floating platform attached to the.bottom of a lake or reservoir ()Floating solar panels cost about 25%more than those placed on land. The researchers behind the new.study looked at 145,555 reservoirs worldwide.They used computer programs to figure out how much electricity could be produced yearly by.covering 30%of these reservoirs with floating solar panels.The answer was surprisingly large-more than twice the amount of energy the United States generates in a year and 10 times as much energy as all the solar power currently being generated in the world. Floatovoltaics can also help save water by limiting evaporation (from reservoirs. The scientists say that solar panels covering just 30%of the reservoirs'surfaces could save as much water as 300 million people would use in a year.There are several other reasons that 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科. 第6页共10页 C③扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫ApP make floatovoltaics a good idea.Photovoltaic panels work better when they're not extremely hot.The water helps cool the panels so that they create more energy. Floatovoltaics aren't perfect.Covering too much of a reservoir with panels could affect the plants and animals in the water.The scientists say it will be important to study how floating panels will affect water in each reservoir.Focusing first on man-made reservoirs will avoid some of those problems. 50.What is the purpose of paragraph 2? A.To list solar panels'unusual functions. B.To show disadvantages of solar panels on land. C.To introduce the work ability of floating solar panels. D.To make a comparison between different solar panels. 51.How did researchers carry out the new study? A.By looking at reservoirs worldwide. B.By making computer-aided estimates. C.By building floatovoltaic farms in the US. D.By processing data given by specialists. 52.What do we know about floating solar panels? A.They are perfect except for the high cost. B.They function well in extreme hot weather. C.They will eventually replace photovoltaic panels. D.They may cause potential harm to water ecosystem. 53.What is the suitable title for the text? A.Floating Solar Panels-Making Energy,Saving Water B.Floating Solar Panels-A New Way to Cool the Planet C.Floating Solar Panels:Our Final Choice D.Floating Solar Panels Take Us Back to Water D Imagine journeying down the highway when you notice your fuel tank running low.Your GPS indicates 10 gas stations.Naturally,you want the cheapest option.You pass the first handful and observe their prices before approaching one with a seemingly good deal.Do you stop,without knowing how sweet the bargains could get up the road?Or do you continue exploring and risk regret for rejecting the blrd in hand?How do you decide when to explore further and when to decide on a choice? As a fascinating recent Big Think article explains in detail,no matter what choice you're making,mathematicians claim the 37 percent rule applies.Spend the first 37 percent of your decision-making process gathering information and committing to nothing,After that,choose the next option that comes along that's'better than everything you've seen before.This rule gives you the highest probability of making the superior choice. Applying this precise rule will simplify messy reality.If you've given yourself a month to hunt for a most comfortable apartment,the 37 percent rule suggests you spend the first third or so of that surveying the market and making no decisions.If you're hiring an assistant and plan 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第7页共10页 C③扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫APP to interview 10 candidates,let the first three go by.Then choose the next person who beats that first bunch. What if an absolutely brilliant candidate just happens to be the first one you come across? Following this rule might end up complaining and wondering,"What if?"It is true that matters of the heart aren't logical,and this rule only maximizes probabilities.It doesn't guarantee success.So if lightning strikes or the angels sing and you're absolutely sure you've found the perfect match for you,don't let inflexible rules stand in the way. But even if it's unwise to blindly follow the 37 percent rule in every instance,that doesn't make it unhelpful.Spending roughly the first third of your decision-making process gathering information can help you resist fear of missing out.Knowing that you should secure the first candidate who beats the options you previously explored can help you gather the courage to make decisions. 54.What does the underlined phrase"the bird in hand"in paragraph 1 refer to? A.A sweeter bargain ahead. B.The first GPS recommendation. C.The previous cheaper gas station. D.A more suitable route on the journey. 55.Which of the following is an example of the 37 percent rule? A.Choosing the 1st from 100. B.Choosing the 36th from 100. C.Choosing the 37th from 100. D.Choosing the 38th from 100. 56.What is the writing purpose of paragraph 4? A.To offer a reminder. B.To give an example. C.To prove a conclusion. D.To make an assumption. 57.How does the 37 percent rule benefit us? A.It boosts our self-confidence. B.It enhances our ability to analyze data. C.It strengthens our links with the society. D.It improves'our decision-making efficiency. 第Ⅱ卷（共35分） 第四部分：读写综合 第一节：选词填空（共10小题：每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面的文章，并选词填空，使文章通顺完整。（每词仅使用一次有一词多余） A.fixture B.routine C.distractions D.commitment E.tempted F.access G.consequences H.appropriate I.clarify J.constantly K.necessity For students aiming to stay focused on study,the phone has become a major source of 58-social media notifications,game alerts,and random messages can break their attention in seconds.To avoid such interruptions,it's of 59 for them to set rules for phone use during study time,like putting the device in another room. Some students may feel 60 to check their phones even when they're supposed to be 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第8页共10页 C☒扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫ApP reading or doing homework.This is because the phone has turned into a daily 61 in their lives,making it hard to resist the urge to pick it up.If this habit continues,it will bring serious 62,such as slower study progress and lower test scores. To solve this problem,students first need to 63 their study goalsknowing what they want to finish each session helps them ignore phone calls or texts.They should also limit 64 to phone apps that are not related to study,like using app blockers during study hours.Getting into a 65 for study is another useful method;fixed time slots for learning reduce the chance of being 66 distracted by the phone.Finally,choose a quiet and67 study spot-this environment cuts down the temptation to use the device and helps maintain long-term focus on academic tasks. 第二节：阅读表达（5小题；每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 Too Far Away from It All? A TV series in England,Away from It All,has surprised everyone by becoming a huge success with young people. Its success is surprising because its main character is a shepherd(牧羊人)，and the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country.There is none of the action that we usually see on TV.There are also no stressful moments,busy offices,or crowded cities. Away From It All is set in the peaceful English countryside and tells simple stories of people's kindness. The director of the series says its success is a sign of teenagers suffering from stress.He says that watching Away from It All helps teenagers forget about the pressures of exams and homework,and the troubles that fill the world.He also claims that it's a good sign that today's youth are switching to happier TV series,as it shows they would like a happier and healthier life. Although the series'success might have a good side,many teachers and parents are worried.They say that some of their students and children are becoming couch potatoes and are using Away from It All as an excuse for not completing homework.Some students have even refused to study for exams because they say that they can only achieve happiness by avoiding stressful situations completely. One mother,Lucy Linney,said of her son Patrick,"Before he started watching Away from it All,he loved challenges and volunteered every afternoon.But now he has become a couch potato.His grades have dropped and he no longer volunteers.He says it doesn't matter as he just wants to 'get away from it all'." And what do the experts say?Paula Ray,a doctor,says that TV can influence young people's lifestyles.But she says that if a young person reacts as strongly as Patrick,it's likely that there are other reasons for his change in the behaviour. 68.What is the TV series Away From It All about?(no more than 8 words) 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第9页共10页 C③扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫ApP 69.According to the director,why is Away From It All a success?(no more than 15 words) 70.What do the underlined words in Paragraph 4 mean?(no more than 7 words) 71.According to the 4th paragraph,what do many teachers and parents worry about because of Away from It All?(no more than 10 words) 72.Do you agree with Dr.Paula Ray's saying,"TV can influence young people's lifestyles"? Please give your reason(s).(no more than 20 words) 第三节：书面表达（满分15分） 73.假设你是李津，你们学校的英文社本月开展了“共读一本英文原著The Little Prince 的活动，月末要举办关于这本书的读书分享会，分享大家阅读的心得和感受，欢迎有兴 趣的同学来参加。你非常喜欢he Little Prince这本书，因此对活动很感兴趣，你也很想 邀请你在本校做交换生的朋友Jim一起来参加。请你写一封英文信，邀请Jim来参加， 请包括以下内容： 1.邀请Jim来参加读书分享会。 2.读书分享会的时间和地点，及其参加人员。（学校礼堂：2pm-4pm:英文社的全体成员， 英语教师，对这本书感兴趣的同学。) 3.告诉Jim你关于这本书的最想分享的阅读体会（请写出两个要点)。 4.希望他回信告诉你他的阅读感受，并回复你是否参加分享会。 参考词汇：book sharing session 注意：字数不得少于120字，语言流畅，主题突出。 Dear Jim, Yours, Li Jin 期中学情调研 高二年级英语学科 第10页共10页 C③扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫猫ApP