湖北省宜城一中、枣阳一中等鄂北六校2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

宜城一中、枣阳一中、曾都一中、襄阳六中、南漳一中、老河口一中2025至2026学年上学期高二期中考试英语听力部分。听力考试正式开始。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ABC3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。Text one, I can hear a thing over the music. We can't even talk. Let's go somewhere else for dinner. But Dennis, the food will be here any minute. Why don't we just ask the wait to turn down the music? Text too. All the time I was at school, I wanted to be a nurse, but my mother worked in a shop and said, IT wasn't good to be on your feet all day. Then what's your job now? I'm doing what I always wanted to do. Text three excuse me, mr. Smith. what's the matter? I don't want to be disturb. I'm talking to mr. Black. but you have a meeting scheduled . with the engineer. Call him please and put off our meeting. Text for, isn't this your usual stop? Yes, but today . i'm going to the library. Oh, then you should get off at the next stop and walk to clifton street. Text five, you must be crazy to be jumping out of the plane at your age. everyone said. So I was very excited. At first, I thought I would really feel like flying in the end. IT was actually a bit disappointing. 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。听第六段材料，回答第六、七题。Text six, I wonder why the sunflower went out of business. IT got a great review in dining magazine, and every time I ate there, there was a big crowd. It's not closed forever. There was a fire in the kitchen last month, but they planned to reopen as soon as the . damage is repared. I'm glad to hear that IT was one of the best spots in town. IT was so clean, the workers were so friendly, and the food was great. I wonder why the sunflower went out of business. IT got a great review in dining magazine, and every time I ate there, there was a big crowd. It's not closed forever. There was a fire in the kitchen last month, but they planned to reopen as soon as the damage is repaired. I'm glad to hear that IT was one of the best spots in town. IT was so clean, the workers were so friendly, and the food was great. 听第七段材料，回答第八、九题。Text seven, there are many candidates for this promotion. In my opinion, mister bang ister has proven himself to the company, but he doesn't have much experience. I agree with you a mea, but we shouldn't overlook a mrs. Temple ton SHE really helped us a lot with the trade deal last year. I didn't think about that. You're right. We should go with her as she's been with us longer. Let's inform mister duncan that we've reached a decision. There are many candidates for this promotion. In my opinion, mister barish has proven himself to the company, but he doesn't have much experience. I agree with you a mea, but we shouldn't overlook a mrs. Templeton SHE really helped us a lot with the trade deal last year. I didn't think about that. You're right. We should go with her as she's been with us longer. Let's inform mr. Duncan that we've reached a decision. 听第八段材料，回答第10至12题。Text eight at lunch time, I watched that good cooking show, chef's special, and i've got some great ideas for some meals we can try out for dinner. Well, that sounds good. So what's on your list? Let's see. We've got some meat at home already, but we need something for a salad. We need some tomatoes, carrots and Green . unions sounds very healthy. The elbows look really good today. Let's pick up some too. Plus, we need to get some bananas. Would you like some . milk or cheese? No, they're not my taste. Then can you get a box of ice cream? Sure, I love ice cream best. I think . that's everything we need. Let's go home and cooked dinner at lunch time. I watched that good cooking show, chef's special, and i've got some grade ideas for some meals we can try . out for dinner. Well, that sounds good. So what's on your list? Let's see. We've got some meat at home already, but we need something for a salad. We need some tomatoes, carrots and Green unions . sounds very healthy. The elbows look really good today. Let's pick up some too. Plus we need to get some bananas. Would you like some milk or cheese? No, they are not my taste. Then can you get a box of ice cream? sure. I love ice cream best. I think . that's everything we need. Let's go home and cooked dinner. 听第九段材料，回答第13至16题。Text nine, hello, free. A mountain biking is a popular sport among teenagers, but there are fewer girls doing IT. Am I right? Yes, although we are growing in numbers. When I was thirteen, my dad bought my brother a mountain bike, but I was given an ordinary one. I really wanted to join my brother, so in the end, my uncle got one for me. And now you're a winter. Yes, I just won the regional championship. IT was a difficult course with lots of rocks. At one point, I thought I wasn't going to win. I was ahead, and then I had to slow down because a photographer, a jumped out from behind the tree. What do you think is the most important . before a race? Well, there is much to do. Take plenty of exercise to keep fit. Check the route in advance. And the most important, I think, is that you must make sure everything's working on the bike. If there is anything wrong with a bike, i'll be in trouble. And the clothes shouldn't slow you down, so they need to be tight. They might feel a bit uncomfortable when you first put them on, but you will soon get used to IT. I'm not bothered about not looking pretty. I just want to win. Hello, free. A mountain . biking is a popular sport among teenagers, but there are fewer girls doing IT. Am I right? Yes, although we are growing in numbers. When I was thirteen, my dad bought my brother a mountain bike, but I was given an ordinary one. I really wanted to join my brother, so in the end, my uncle got one for me. And now you're a winner. Yes, I just won the regional championship. IT was a difficult course with lots of rocks. At one point I thought I wasn't going to win. I was ahead, and then I had to slow down because the photographer jumped out from behind the tree. What do you think is the most important before a race? Well, there is much to do. Take plenty of exercise to keep fit. Check the root in advance. I am. The most important, I think, is that you must make sure everything's working on the bike. If there is anything wrong with a bike, i'll be in trouble and the clothes shouldn't slow you down, so they need to be tight. They might feel a bit uncomfortable when you first put them on, but you will soon get used to IT. I'm not bothered about not looking pretty. I just want to win. 听第十段材料，回答第17至20题。Text ten hello, pisses Greenhill studies college. I'm leaving this message and answer to your questions about the business studies course. Firstly, you asked when the course starts. IT begins on the twelve of june and finishes on the eleven of july. At the beginning of the course, there are no lectures because we spend time watching business videos, so you won't need to bring anything for the class as everything is provided. Don't forget, however, that although you can bring your own notebook computer if you wish, mobile phones are not allowed in the classroom, I am afraid these can distort the classes. You said you are coming by car. Well, as its only a short course, you can use the visitors car park, which is just beside the main entrance, we are only a short walk away. Just turn right after the science center, cross the staff car park and you'll see the door to the business studies department in front of you. Finally, you also wanted to know if it's possible to attend the language course while you are here. Well, the answer is yes, but we only have room on our italian classes. Oh, no. Actually, there is one place on the spanish course. Two, we usually offer french, chinese, german and japanese as well, but there aren't enough students for those classes this summer. If you want to apply for the course, please sign up before the fifth of june. Thank you. Hello, this is Greenhill studies college. I'm leaving this message and answered to your questions about the business studies course. Firstly, you asked when the core starts. IT begins on the twelve of june and finishes on the eleven of july. At the beginning of the course, there are no lectures because we spend time watching business videos, so you won't need to bring anything for the class as everything is provided. Don't forget, however, that although you can bring your own notebook computer if you wish, mobile phones are not allowed in the classroom. I am afraid these can disturb the classes. You said you are coming by car well as its only a short course, you can use the visitors car park which is just beside the main entrance. We are only a short walk away. Just turn right after the science center, cross the staff car park and you'll see the door to the business studies department in front of you. Finally, you also wanted to know if it's possible to attend the language course while you are here. Well, the answer is yes, but we only have room on our italian classes. Oh, no. Actually, there is one place on the spanish course too. We usually offer french. China is german and japanese as well, but there aren't enough students for those classes this summer. If you want to apply for the course, please sign up before the fifth of june. Thank you. 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答题卡。 nullnull 宜城一中 枣阳一中 曾都一中 襄阳六中 南漳一中 老河口一中 2025—2026 学年上学期期中考试 高二英语试题 时间：150 分钟 分值：150 分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准 考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写 在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿 纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 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. Why does the man want to leave? A. The service is too slow. B. The music is too loud. C. The food is bad. 2. What does the woman do? A. A nurse. B. A teacher. C. A shop assistant. 3. What has the man decided to do? A. Check the schedule. B. Go to see an engineer. C. Continue his talk with Mr. Black. 4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. On a bus. B. In a library. C. In a shop. 5. How did the man feel about his jump in the end? A. Terrified. B. Excited. C. Disappointed. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} 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. What are the speakers talking about? A. An accident. B. A restaurant. C. A magazine. 7. Why is The Sunflower closed now? A. It is under repair. B. The workers are on holiday. C. It will move to another town. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What do we know about Mr. Bannister? A. He is a new member of the company. B. He worked on a trade deal last year. C. He lacks experience. 9. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the promotion in the end? A. Amelia. B. Mr. Duncan. C. Mrs. Templeton. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What are the speakers doing? A. Cooking. B. Doing shopping. C. Watching T V. 11. What does the man like best? A. Cheese. B. Milk. C. Ice cream. 12. When does the conversation take place? A. At noon. B. In the late afternoon. C. At night. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike? A. Her uncle. B. Her father. C. Her brother. 14. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Championship? A. The road was full of rocks. B. She was too tired to speed up. C. Someone appeared on the road suddenly. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} 15. What does the woman think is the most important before a race? A. Doing sports to keep fit. B. Looking at the route in advance. C. Making sure the bike is in good condition. 16. What does the woman say about the clothes for a race? A. They’re tight. B. They’re pretty. C. They’re comfortable. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. When does the Business Studies course start? A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th. 18. What can the students bring with them during the course? A. Notebook computers. B. Business videos. C. Mobile phones. 19. Where is the Business Studies Department? A. On the left side of the Science Center. B. Next to the staff car park. C. Beside the main entrance to the college. 20. What language classes are provided this summer? A. Japanese and German. B. French and Chinese. C. Italian and Spanish. 第二部分 阅读（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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A As the global population is projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, the challenge rests in producing enough food while minimizing environmental harm. Here are some creative approaches to sustainable agriculture. PRECISION AGRICULTURE Precision agriculture uses technology such as GPS, drones (无人机), and sensors to monitor and manage crops with high accuracy. By applying water, fertilizers, and pest (害虫) control products only where and when needed, farmers can lower costs, improve output and minimize the environmental impact of farming practices. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} VERTICAL (垂直的) FARMING Vertical farming involves growing crops in multiple layers, often in controlled indoor environments. This method uses less land and water than traditional farming and can be used in urban areas, reducing the need for transportation. Although energy use remains a concern, renewable energy sources can make vertical farming more sustainable. REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE Regenerative agriculture focuses on restoring soil health and improving ecosystems. Practices such as planting cover crops, less digging, and planting trees with crops help absorb carbon, hold water, and support biodiversity. These methods not only benefit the environment but also enhance long-term farm productivity. CROP DIVERSIFICATION Relying on a limited number of crops can lead to soil damage and weakness to pests and diseases. Crop diversification, which involves planting a variety of crops, improves soil health, reduces risks, and enhances biodiversity. This approach is particularly important for adapting to climate change. As the world faces the challenges of feeding a growing population as well as protecting the planet, sustainable agriculture offers a path forward. By adopting creative methods and rethinking traditional practices, humanity can ensure food security while safeguarding the environment for future generations. 21. Which of the following is suitable for urban environments? A. Precision agriculture. B. Vertical farming. C. Regenerative agriculture. D. Crop diversification. 22. What is one of the benefits of crop diversification? A. Reducing waste. B. Using less land. C. Controlling pests. D. Protecting soil health. 23. Why does the author introduce sustainable farming methods ? A. To advocate environmental protection. B. To promote the use of renewable energy. C. To support people with less environmental harm. D. To illustrate the concept of food and land security. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} B An 82-year-old Chinese female pilot has set a record in the country’s airline industry after flying a small plane for 40 minutes in Beijing. Miao Xiaohong, one of China’s second batch of female pilots, controlled the Tecnam P2010 plane to take off, turn, climb, dive and land safely at the Shifosi Airport in Pinggu District of Beijing. In 1956, Miao Xiaohong, who graduated from a high school in Jinan, won a position in the second batch. She graduated from the flight school in 1958. In the following years, she flew many important missions. In 1963, she undertook a mission to airdrop materials for the flood-stricken areas in Hebei Province. Poor visibility prevented her locating the target areas as the clouds were about 100 meters above the ground, but she managed to finish the task. In 1989, she retired and started her writing career. When she collected materials for her books, she found that many aged pilots in other countries still flew, so she had the idea to return to the sky. To prepare for the flight, she walked 3,000 steps every day and moved her arms to meet the requirements for high-altitude flight during the past two months. Different from past flights for missions, this time her goal was to enjoy the flight. She said that it was exciting and fresh. “Seeing the boundless blue sky unfold in front of me, I feel it is very open,” she said. The trainer said that Miao Xiaohong could finish 30 hours of flight to get a license for commercial flight. She said, “My physical condition is good enough to finish the 30-hour flight, but it is not so important for me to get such a license. After achieving my dream of returning to the sky, I hope to encourage young women to join the airline industry. I’m 82 years old and I can fly again. You, the young people, can fly and will fly better than me.” 24. What challenge did Miao Xiaohong face during the airdrop mission? A. Lack of enough materials. B. No access to the struck areas. C. Poor visibility caused by thick clouds. D. Shortage of good eyesight to spot the targets. 25. What made Miao Xiaohong have the idea of flying a plane at the age of 82? A. Her deep love for flight. B. The influence of other aged pilots. C. The requirements of her books. D. Her wish to break a flying record. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} 26. Which words can best describe Miao Xiaohong? A. Devoted and humble. B. Courageous and honest. C. Determined and inspiring. D. Optimistic and outgoing. 27. What might be the best title for the passage? A. Returning to the Blue Sky. B. Coming to Join in the Flight. C. Managing to Finish Difficult Tasks. D. Improving Yourself to Set a Record. C As humans, we can find out what other people are thinking about and understand that their ideas might be different from ours. Scientists call this “theory of mind”, which is an important part of human success. An important question is whether animals can do the same. A recent experiment suggests that bonobo apes(倭黑猩猩) may share this ability. Bonobos are very intelligent apes, known for being friendly and often solving problems by working together. To study how bonobos think, researchers at Johns Hopkins University came up with a clever experiment with three male bonobos at a research center called the Ape Initiative. The goal was to see whether the apes could understand when a human didn’t know some things. In the experiment, scientist Luke Townrow sat across a table from a bonobo. Another scientist hid a small snack under one of three cups. The bonobo was always able to watch the snack being hidden and see Townrow. But half of the time, Townrow wasn’t able to see which cup the snack was hidden under. The researchers wanted to see if the bonobos acted differently when they knew that Townrow didn’t know which cup the snack was hidden under. The results showed that when Townrow didn’t see where the snack was hidden, the bonobos pointed to the cup with the hidden treat more quickly. The experiment suggests that the bonobos seemed to understand that Townrow didn’t know something that they did. However, there were only three bonobos in the study. Also, these bonobos grew up around humans and might not represent wild ones. Scientists should provide more evidence. Still, the results indicate that the bonobos have a “theory of mind”. They have the ability to think about what others are thinking and can change their behavior to communicate when someone is missing important information. 28. What do the underlined words “this ability” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. To copy others’ behavior. B. To create a language system. C. To understand others’ minds. D. To interact with other species. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} 29. Why are bonobos chosen for the research? A. They are the most intelligent apes. B. They are friendly and cooperative. C. They can communicate like humans. D. They can solve problems on their own. 30. Why did the bonobos point to the cup in the experiment? A. To respond as required. B. To show their high intelligence. C. To get the hidden treat. D. To help the participant find the snack. 31. What is a limitation of the experiment? A. The design was too complex. B. The sample size was too small. C. It involved three wild bonobos. D. It lasted for a very short time. D Following the crowd may not always be in a person’s best interest. But new research suggests that teens who go along with their friends may end up healthier as adults. Scientists have known that close friendships are good for health. That’s true for both teens and adults. The finding inspired Joseph Allen, a psychologist at the University of Virginia, and his team to study whether experiences during teen years would influence adult health. So they followed 171 teens, starting when the kids were just 13. They interviewed each one every year for five years, and also spoke to these teens’ closest friends, who provided additional information about the quality of their friendships. The same 171 people were interviewed again at ages 25, 26 and 27. This time, the questions surveyed each person’s overall health. When the researchers analyzed the data, they found a strong connection between a teen’s behavior and adult health. Teens who had close friends grew up to be the healthier adults. Whether teens held back their feelings or expressed them to a close friend also influenced later health. Those who held back were more likely to be sick as adults. The connection held up even after the scientists accounted for other possible influences on health. Weight, family income and drug use were all examined. So were mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. And in these people, such other factors did not explain adult health as well as teen friendships did. Going along with the crowd may have benefits, says Allen, but there are also drawbacks. Teens who are more independent tend to be better at school and work. And peer pressure may lead to some kids’ risky behavior, such as smoking, drinking or using drugs. Dealing with it is an ongoing challenge, {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} Allen acknowledges. “Finding the right balance is the key. Teens shouldn’t lose heart for not finding this easy.” And, he adds, “Parents need to be understanding about the pressures teens face.” 32. What is the function of the paragraph one? A. To introduce a topic. B. To make a definition. C. To reach a conclusion. D. To attract readers’ interest. 33. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the research? A. Its theoretical basis. B. Its major difficulties. C. Its process and results. D. Its scientific evidence. 34. What does the underlined word “drawbacks” mean in Paragraph4? A. Challenges. B. Mistakes. C. Influences. D. Disadvantages. 35. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Teens should follow the crowd strictly. B. Peer pressure mainly affects adult health. C. Teen friendships may make healthier adults. D. Adults should pay attention to teen health. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文，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。 Apart from our desiring for a long life, we also have a strong wish to stay young and full of energy. The aging process is an unavoidable part of life. 36 Here are some ways to help you stay young and energetic. Your brain is the most important part of your body that should stay young and energetic. It is the part that controls the major organs of your body. Its health determines your mental condition and its youthfulness helps to keep your memory and intellect sharp. Your brain isn’t a muscle. 37 So you need to use your brain from time to time to keep its sharpness and to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Having an active social life can help keep your brain young. Some physical signs of aging are also connected with an inactive lifestyle. Joining in physical activity at least three times a week can help to delay the appearance of these signs. 38 {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} Eating fish, particularly the ones that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help to give you a healthy mind and brain. Omega-3 also helps improve your mood(心情) and the health of your skin. 39 Eating fruits and vegetables is also a natural way to help keep you looking young, strong and lively. 40 They include quitting smoking and protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. A. You can lose it if you don’t use it regularly. B. However, man has discovered wise moves to delay it. C. This can translate to less wrinkles and a youthful look. D. These are some of the ways to stay young and energetic. E. Your social life is of little importance to your youthful mental state. F. Of course, there are many other ways that can delay the aging process. G. Being physically active is also a way to reduce stress and to prevent disease risks. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 It was a cold, rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she 41 that I come to see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, 42 to make the two-hour journey through thick fog. Nothing could be worth this, I thought as I 43 along the dangerous highway. Turning down a narrow track, we 44 and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black-green evergreens (常青树) 45 over us. Gradually, the peace and silence of the place began to 46 my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped at the top of the mountain and I was entirely held in 47 . There across fields and valleys were rivers of fully-opened yellow flowers from the light one to the most brilliant. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and 48 the mountainside in gold. 49 occurred to my mind. Who created such beauty? How? When? As we approached the house that stood in the center of the property, we saw a 50 that read: “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman — Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.” The second was: “ One at a 51 .” The third: “Started in 1958.” {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had seen that I could 52 speak. “She changed the world,” I finally said, “one small plant at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the 53 of an idea, but she kept at it.” The wonder of it would not let me go. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a dream and 54 it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?” Carolyn looked at me sideways, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said. “ 55 yet, start today.” 41. A. requested B. insisted C. commanded D. ordered 42. A. unwilling B. undoubted C. unknowing D. unexpected 43. A. walked B. fled C. inched D. wandered 44. A. pulled over B. stepped down C. looked up D. sped up 45. A. greeted B. flowed C. reached D. towered 46. A. fill B. admit C. control D. read 47. A. curiosity B. amazement C. amusement D. confusion 48. A. pushed B. moved C. swung D. bathed 49. A. Doubts B. Ideas C. Questions D. Requests 50. A. signal B. symbol C. symptom D. sign 51. A. Level B. Chance C. Time D. Place 52. A. surely B. mostly C. hardly D. instantly 53. A. beginning B. intention C. ending D. absence 54. A. set off B. worked out C. set down D. worked at 55. A. Later B. Better C. Happier D. Harder 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 个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Cold water swimming sometimes called wild swimming, which builds endurance, muscle strength and Cardiovascular fitness, involves swimming in natural areas including ponds, rivers and the sea. Many people are taking risks to have a try, 56 (base) on evidence that it can actually be good for us. For example, on a cold Sunday in February, a group of Harpswellians wearing swimsuits gathered at Tide Mill Cove on Harpswell Neck to do 57 unthinkable. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} The group, known 58 Harpswell Open Water Swimmers, had a relaxing swim in water just barely above freezing. Participants 59 (meet) regularly since last November 60 (enjoy) a recreation most people would consider a waking nightmare. “Everyone thinks we’re crazy,” said Adrienne Grant, who joined the group with her husband, because they heard cold water swimming promotes good health. The Harpswell swimming group was founded by Karen Nazor, a lifelong athlete who broke her leg in a 2017 skiing accident and was told she might never walk again. She was also diagnosed (诊断) with osteoporosis, a condition 61 the bones become weak and are easily broken. Despite all the difficulties, she recovered 62 (full) from the accident, switched to open water swimming 63 never looked back. Nazor began swimming competitively, and she formed the Harpswell group on a social media platform in October, 2024, to help normalize cold water swimming in Maine. More than 60 members have joined. 64 (commit) herself to the development of cold water swimming and caring deeply for her members, Nazor gains wide 65 (popular) among the group. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 假定你是李华，是你家乡的推广大使，你的家乡有一个世界级的湿地公园（World-class Wetland Park）。你的英国朋友 Chris 打算在近期来一场世界旅游，你给他写一封邮件推荐你家乡的湿地公 园。内容包括： 1.地理位置；2.公园特色；3.欢迎游览。 注意： （1）词数 80 左右； （2）不使用真实的人名和地名。 Dear Chris, Yours, Li Hua {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} 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。 On Mother’s Day, our teacher wrote that word “Mugs” (马克杯) on the blackboard when she arrived at our classroom. She told us we could make mugs for Mother’s Day to express our gratitude to our mother by painting whatever we wanted on it. Then a mug was given out to every student. When the teacher tried to give me a mug, I told her I didn’t want one. Her eyes widened, “Why not, Milo?” she asked in confusion. I said, “Because my mom doesn’t live with us anymore and she left two years ago. Dad said he doesn’t know where she is, so I won’t be able to give her a mug.” Speaking this, I thought of a day, a long time ago, when I was four. Mom came home from work and gave Dad a chocolate bar and me a doll. And Dad was confused because he and Mom had been mad at each other the day before. But he wasn’t mad anymore because she gave him chocolate, I guess. He was happy and surprised and he picked Mom up and tried to spin (使旋转) her around. When seeing the happy scene, I was laughing so hard that I fell off the couch. What sweet memories! However, she left us. From then on, Dad and I lived with each other. He raised me alone and taught me how to read and write. He spared no efforts to care for me mentally and physically. Suddenly, a gentle touch on my hair called my mind back. “You can give it to your father as a gift,” the teacher said, looking at me gently. I stood in silence. And next to me, Amelia, my friend, was already gluing pink flowers all over her mug, and I wanted to do that too. 注意： （1）续写短文的词数应为 150 左右； （2）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Para.1: I looked back at the teacher and took a mug out of her hand. Para.2: So when Dad picked me up after school, I hid the mug at the bottom of my backpack. {#{QQABAQSt4gi4kJTACA4rQQG0CksYkIGiLAgMwVAYKAxigBNAFKA=}#} 宜城一中 枣阳一中 曾都一中 襄阳六中 南漳一中 老河口一中 2025—2026 学年上学期期中考试 高二英语试题 时间：150 分钟 分值：150 分 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准 考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写 在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿 纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 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. Why does the man want to leave? A. The service is too slow. B. The music is too loud. C. The food is bad. 2. What does the woman do? A. A nurse. B. A teacher. C. A shop assistant. 3. What has the man decided to do? A. Check the schedule. B. Go to see an engineer. C. Continue his talk with Mr. Black. 4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. On a bus. B. In a library. C. In a shop. 5. How did the man feel about his jump in the end? A. Terrified. B. Excited. C. Disappointed. 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. What are the speakers talking about? A. An accident. B. A restaurant. C. A magazine. 7. Why is The Sunflower closed now? A. It is under repair. B. The workers are on holiday. C. It will move to another town. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What do we know about Mr. Bannister? A. He is a new member of the company. B. He worked on a trade deal last year. C. He lacks experience. 9. Who do the speakers think is suitable for the promotion in the end? A. Amelia. B. Mr. Duncan. C. Mrs. Templeton. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What are the speakers doing? A. Cooking. B. Doing shopping. C. Watching T V. 11. What does the man like best? A. Cheese. B. Milk. C. Ice cream. 12. When does the conversation take place? A. At noon. B. In the late afternoon. C. At night. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Who gave the woman her first mountain bike? A. Her uncle. B. Her father. C. Her brother. 14. Why did the woman slow down at one point in the Regional Championship? A. The road was full of rocks. B. She was too tired to speed up. C. Someone appeared on the road suddenly. 15. What does the woman think is the most important before a race? A. Doing sports to keep fit. B. Looking at the route in advance. C. Making sure the bike is in good condition. 16. What does the woman say about the clothes for a race? A. They’re tight. B. They’re pretty. C. They’re comfortable. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. When does the Business Studies course start? A. On June 5th. B. On June 12th. C. On July 11th. 18. What can the students bring with them during the course? A. Notebook computers. B. Business videos. C. Mobile phones. 19. Where is the Business Studies Department? A. On the left side of the Science Center. B. Next to the staff car park. C. Beside the main entrance to the college. 20. What language classes are provided this summer? A. Japanese and German. B. French and Chinese. C. Italian and Spanish. 第二部分 阅读（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 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A As the global population is projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, the challenge rests in producing enough food while minimizing environmental harm. Here are some creative approaches to sustainable agriculture. PRECISION AGRICULTURE Precision agriculture uses technology such as GPS, drones (无人机), and sensors to monitor and manage crops with high accuracy. By applying water, fertilizers, and pest (害虫) control products only where and when needed, farmers can lower costs, improve output and minimize the environmental impact of farming practices. VERTICAL (垂直的) FARMING Vertical farming involves growing crops in multiple layers, often in controlled indoor environments. This method uses less land and water than traditional farming and can be used in urban areas, reducing the need for transportation. Although energy use remains a concern, renewable energy sources can make vertical farming more sustainable. REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE Regenerative agriculture focuses on restoring soil health and improving ecosystems. Practices such as planting cover crops, less digging, and planting trees with crops help absorb carbon, hold water, and support biodiversity. These methods not only benefit the environment but also enhance long-term farm productivity. CROP DIVERSIFICATION Relying on a limited number of crops can lead to soil damage and weakness to pests and diseases. Crop diversification, which involves planting a variety of crops, improves soil health, reduces risks, and enhances biodiversity. This approach is particularly important for adapting to climate change. As the world faces the challenges of feeding a growing population as well as protecting the planet, sustainable agriculture offers a path forward. By adopting creative methods and rethinking traditional practices, humanity can ensure food security while safeguarding the environment for future generations. 21. Which of the following is suitable for urban environments? A. Precision agriculture. B. Vertical farming. C. Regenerative agriculture. D. Crop diversification. 22. What is one of the benefits of crop diversification? A. Reducing waste. B. Using less land. C. Controlling pests. D. Protecting soil health. 23. Why does the author introduce sustainable farming methods ? A. To advocate environmental protection. B. To promote the use of renewable energy. C. To support people with less environmental harm. D. To illustrate the concept of food and land security. B An 82-year-old Chinese female pilot has set a record in the country’s airline industry after flying a small plane for 40 minutes in Beijing. Miao Xiaohong, one of China’s second batch of female pilots, controlled the Tecnam P2010 plane to take off, turn, climb, dive and land safely at the Shifosi Airport in Pinggu District of Beijing. In 1956, Miao Xiaohong, who graduated from a high school in Jinan, won a position in the second batch. She graduated from the flight school in 1958. In the following years, she flew many important missions. In 1963, she undertook a mission to airdrop materials for the flood-stricken areas in Hebei Province. Poor visibility prevented her locating the target areas as the clouds were about 100 meters above the ground, but she managed to finish the task. In 1989, she retired and started her writing career. When she collected materials for her books, she found that many aged pilots in other countries still flew, so she had the idea to return to the sky. To prepare for the flight, she walked 3,000 steps every day and moved her arms to meet the requirements for high-altitude flight during the past two months. Different from past flights for missions, this time her goal was to enjoy the flight. She said that it was exciting and fresh. “Seeing the boundless blue sky unfold in front of me, I feel it is very open,” she said. The trainer said that Miao Xiaohong could finish 30 hours of flight to get a license for commercial flight. She said, “My physical condition is good enough to finish the 30-hour flight, but it is not so important for me to get such a license. After achieving my dream of returning to the sky, I hope to encourage young women to join the airline industry. I’m 82 years old and I can fly again. You, the young people, can fly and will fly better than me.” 24. What challenge did Miao Xiaohong face during the airdrop mission? A. Lack of enough materials. B. No access to the struck areas. C. Poor visibility caused by thick clouds. D. Shortage of good eyesight to spot the targets. 25. What made Miao Xiaohong have the idea of flying a plane at the age of 82? A. Her deep love for flight. B. The influence of other aged pilots. C. The requirements of her books. D. Her wish to break a flying record. 26. Which words can best describe Miao Xiaohong? A. Devoted and humble. B. Courageous and honest. C. Determined and inspiring. D. Optimistic and outgoing. 27. What might be the best title for the passage? A. Returning to the Blue Sky. B. Coming to Join in the Flight. C. Managing to Finish Difficult Tasks. D. Improving Yourself to Set a Record. C As humans, we can find out what other people are thinking about and understand that their ideas might be different from ours. Scientists call this “theory of mind”, which is an important part of human success. An important question is whether animals can do the same. A recent experiment suggests that bonobo apes(倭黑猩猩) may share this ability. Bonobos are very intelligent apes, known for being friendly and often solving problems by working together. To study how bonobos think, researchers at Johns Hopkins University came up with a clever experiment with three male bonobos at a research center called the Ape Initiative. The goal was to see whether the apes could understand when a human didn’t know some things. In the experiment, scientist Luke Townrow sat across a table from a bonobo. Another scientist hid a small snack under one of three cups. The bonobo was always able to watch the snack being hidden and see Townrow. But half of the time, Townrow wasn’t able to see which cup the snack was hidden under. The researchers wanted to see if the bonobos acted differently when they knew that Townrow didn’t know which cup the snack was hidden under. The results showed that when Townrow didn’t see where the snack was hidden, the bonobos pointed to the cup with the hidden treat more quickly. The experiment suggests that the bonobos seemed to understand that Townrow didn’t know something that they did. However, there were only three bonobos in the study. Also, these bonobos grew up around humans and might not represent wild ones. Scientists should provide more evidence. Still, the results indicate that the bonobos have a “theory of mind”. They have the ability to think about what others are thinking and can change their behavior to communicate when someone is missing important information. 28. What do the underlined words “this ability” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. To copy others’ behavior. B. To create a language system. C. To understand others’ minds. D. To interact with other species. 29. Why are bonobos chosen for the research? A. They are the most intelligent apes. B. They are friendly and cooperative. C. They can communicate like humans. D. They can solve problems on their own. 30. Why did the bonobos point to the cup in the experiment? A. To respond as required. B. To show their high intelligence. C. To get the hidden treat. D. To help the participant find the snack. 31. What is a limitation of the experiment? A. The design was too complex. B. The sample size was too small. C. It involved three wild bonobos. D. It lasted for a very short time. D Following the crowd may not always be in a person’s best interest. But new research suggests that teens who go along with their friends may end up healthier as adults. Scientists have known that close friendships are good for health. That’s true for both teens and adults. The finding inspired Joseph Allen, a psychologist at the University of Virginia, and his team to study whether experiences during teen years would influence adult health. So they followed 171 teens, starting when the kids were just 13. They interviewed each one every year for five years, and also spoke to these teens’ closest friends, who provided additional information about the quality of their friendships. The same 171 people were interviewed again at ages 25, 26 and 27. This time, the questions surveyed each person’s overall health. When the researchers analyzed the data, they found a strong connection between a teen’s behavior and adult health. Teens who had close friends grew up to be the healthier adults. Whether teens held back their feelings or expressed them to a close friend also influenced later health. Those who held back were more likely to be sick as adults. The connection held up even after the scientists accounted for other possible influences on health. Weight, family income and drug use were all examined. So were mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression. And in these people, such other factors did not explain adult health as well as teen friendships did. Going along with the crowd may have benefits, says Allen, but there are also drawbacks. Teens who are more independent tend to be better at school and work. And peer pressure may lead to some kids’ risky behavior, such as smoking, drinking or using drugs. Dealing with it is an ongoing challenge, Allen acknowledges. “Finding the right balance is the key. Teens shouldn’t lose heart for not finding this easy.” And, he adds, “Parents need to be understanding about the pressures teens face.” 32. What is the function of the paragraph one? A. To introduce a topic. B. To make a definition. C. To reach a conclusion. D. To attract readers’ interest. 33. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the research? A. Its theoretical basis. B. Its major difficulties. C. Its process and results. D. Its scientific evidence. 34. What does the underlined word “drawbacks” mean in Paragraph4? A. Challenges. B. Mistakes. C. Influences. D. Disadvantages. 35. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Teens should follow the crowd strictly. B. Peer pressure mainly affects adult health. C. Teen friendships may make healthier adults. D. Adults should pay attention to teen health. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文，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。 Apart from our desiring for a long life, we also have a strong wish to stay young and full of energy. The aging process is an unavoidable part of life. 36 Here are some ways to help you stay young and energetic. Your brain is the most important part of your body that should stay young and energetic. It is the part that controls the major organs of your body. Its health determines your mental condition and its youthfulness helps to keep your memory and intellect sharp. Your brain isn’t a muscle. 37 So you need to use your brain from time to time to keep its sharpness and to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Having an active social life can help keep your brain young. Some physical signs of aging are also connected with an inactive lifestyle. Joining in physical activity at least three times a week can help to delay the appearance of these signs. 38 Eating fish, particularly the ones that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, can help to give you a healthy mind and brain. Omega-3 also helps improve your mood(心情) and the health of your skin. 39 Eating fruits and vegetables is also a natural way to help keep you looking young, strong and lively. 40 They include quitting smoking and protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. A. You can lose it if you don’t use it regularly. B. However, man has discovered wise moves to delay it. C. This can translate to less wrinkles and a youthful look. D. These are some of the ways to stay young and energetic. E. Your social life is of little importance to your youthful mental state. F. Of course, there are many other ways that can delay the aging process. G. Being physically active is also a way to reduce stress and to prevent disease risks. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 It was a cold, rainy day, and I had no desire to drive up the winding mountain road to my daughter Carolyn’s house. But she 41 that I come to see something at the top of the mountain. So here I was, 42 to make the two-hour journey through thick fog. Nothing could be worth this, I thought as I 43 along the dangerous highway. Turning down a narrow track, we 44 and got out. We walked along a path that was thick with old pine needles. Huge black-green evergreens (常青树) 45 over us. Gradually, the peace and silence of the place began to 46 my mind. Then we turned a corner and stopped at the top of the mountain and I was entirely held in 47 . There across fields and valleys were rivers of fully-opened yellow flowers from the light one to the most brilliant. It looked as though the sun had tipped over and 48 the mountainside in gold. 49 occurred to my mind. Who created such beauty? How? When? As we approached the house that stood in the center of the property, we saw a 50 that read: “Answers to the Questions I Know You Are Asking.” The first answer was: “One Woman — Two Hands, Two Feet, and Very Little Brain.” The second was: “ One at a 51 .” The third: “Started in 1958.” As we drove home, I was so moved by what we had seen that I could 52 speak. “She changed the world,” I finally said, “one small plant at a time. She started almost 40 years ago, probably just the 53 of an idea, but she kept at it.” The wonder of it would not let me go. “Imagine,” I said, “if I’d had a dream and 54 it, just a little bit every day, what might I have accomplished?” Carolyn looked at me sideways, smiling. “Start tomorrow,” she said. “ 55 yet, start today.” 41. A. requested B. insisted C. commanded D. ordered 42. A. unwilling B. undoubted C. unknowing D. unexpected 43. A. walked B. fled C. inched D. wandered 44. A. pulled over B. stepped down C. looked up D. sped up 45. A. greeted B. flowed C. reached D. towered 46. A. fill B. admit C. control D. read 47. A. curiosity B. amazement C. amusement D. confusion 48. A. pushed B. moved C. swung D. bathed 49. A. Doubts B. Ideas C. Questions D. Requests 50. A. signal B. symbol C. symptom D. sign 51. A. Level B. Chance C. Time D. Place 52. A. surely B. mostly C. hardly D. instantly 53. A. beginning B. intention C. ending D. absence 54. A. set off B. worked out C. set down D. worked at 55. A. Later B. Better C. Happier D. Harder 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 个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Cold water swimming sometimes called wild swimming, which builds endurance, muscle strength and Cardiovascular fitness, involves swimming in natural areas including ponds, rivers and the sea. Many people are taking risks to have a try, 56 (base) on evidence that it can actually be good for us. For example, on a cold Sunday in February, a group of Harpswellians wearing swimsuits gathered at Tide Mill Cove on Harpswell Neck to do 57 unthinkable. The group, known 58 Harpswell Open Water Swimmers, had a relaxing swim in water just barely above freezing. Participants 59 (meet) regularly since last November 60 (enjoy) a recreation most people would consider a waking nightmare. “Everyone thinks we’re crazy,” said Adrienne Grant, who joined the group with her husband, because they heard cold water swimming promotes good health. The Harpswell swimming group was founded by Karen Nazor, a lifelong athlete who broke her leg in a 2017 skiing accident and was told she might never walk again. She was also diagnosed (诊断) with osteoporosis, a condition 61 the bones become weak and are easily broken. Despite all the difficulties, she recovered 62 (full) from the accident, switched to open water swimming 63 never looked back. Nazor began swimming competitively, and she formed the Harpswell group on a social media platform in October, 2024, to help normalize cold water swimming in Maine. More than 60 members have joined. 64 (commit) herself to the development of cold water swimming and caring deeply for her members, Nazor gains wide 65 (popular) among the group. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 假定你是李华，是你家乡的推广大使，你的家乡有一个世界级的湿地公园（World-class Wetland Park）。你的英国朋友 Chris 打算在近期来一场世界旅游，你给他写一封邮件推荐你家乡的湿地公 园。内容包括： 1.地理位置；2.公园特色；3.欢迎游览。 注意： （1）词数 80 左右； （2）不使用真实的人名和地名。 Dear Chris, 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。 On Mother’s Day, our teacher wrote that word “Mugs” (马克杯) on the blackboard when she arrived at our classroom. She told us we could make mugs for Mother’s Day to express our gratitude to our mother by painting whatever we wanted on it. Then a mug was given out to every student. When the teacher tried to give me a mug, I told her I didn’t want one. Her eyes widened, “Why not, Milo?” she asked in confusion. I said, “Because my mom doesn’t live with us anymore and she left two years ago. Dad said he doesn’t know where she is, so I won’t be able to give her a mug.” Speaking this, I thought of a day, a long time ago, when I was four. Mom came home from work and gave Dad a chocolate bar and me a doll. And Dad was confused because he and Mom had been mad at each other the day before. But he wasn’t mad anymore because she gave him chocolate, I guess. He was happy and surprised and he picked Mom up and tried to spin (使旋转) her around. When seeing the happy scene, I was laughing so hard that I fell off the couch. What sweet memories! However, she left us. From then on, Dad and I lived with each other. He raised me alone and taught me how to read and write. He spared no efforts to care for me mentally and physically. Suddenly, a gentle touch on my hair called my mind back. “You can give it to your father as a gift,” the teacher said, looking at me gently. I stood in silence. And next to me, Amelia, my friend, was already gluing pink flowers all over her mug, and I wanted to do that too. 注意： （1）续写短文的词数应为 150 左右； （2）续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Para.1: I looked back at the teacher and took a mug out of her hand. Para.2: So when Dad picked me up after school, I hid the mug at the bottom of my backpack. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $