四川省南充市西充中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

四川省西充中学2025—2026学年度上学期期中考试 高2024级英语试题 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到卡上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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频。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. what keeps Jenny in a good state? A. Her new lifestyle. B. Some nice clothes. C. Many outdoor sports. 2. What does the man think of reassembling the camera? A. Easy. B. Interesting. C. Challenging. 3. What happened to the man this morning? A. He missed the bus. B. His computer was broken. C. He quarreled with a taxi driver. 4. When will the speakers study together? A. On Mondays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Fridays. 5. What is the woman? A. A bank clerk. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A restaurant manager. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does the man refuse to see Sonic the Hedgehog 2? A. He’s watched it. B. He thinks it childish. C. He doesn’t like cartoons. 7. Which movie has the woman waited for a long time? A. Sherlock Holmes 3. B. Mission: Impossible 7. C. Sonic the Hedgehog 2. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What do Rose and her roommates have in common? A. The major. B. The interest. C. The personality. 9. How does Jack find living on campus? A. Annoying. B. Expensive. C. Great. 10. Where will Jack go next? A. The library. B. The dormitory. C. The classroom. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What do we know about medical development in the future? A Cancer may be cured. B. AIDS may disappear. C. Health care will be free. 12. What will make distant places more popular for holidays? A. Better air service. B. Faster air transport. C. Lower cost for air travel. 13. What are the speakers talking about? A. Future ways of traveling. B. Medical progress in the future. C. Changes in life in the next decade. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What attracts the woman most in the park? A. Visiting a cafe. B. Watching butterflies. C. Playing with dogs. 15. Where will the woman’s kids go to have fun? A. Dog Run. B. Pavilion Park. C. Butterfly Garden. 16. How many entrances are there to the park? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What do restaurants in America seldom accept? A. Checks. B. Cash. C. Credit cards. 18. What is the common custom at popular restaurants in America? A. They mainly serve for large parties. B. They offer alcohol to guests over 18. C. Many of them don’t accept reservations. 19. What percentage of the bill should be tipped for superior service? A. About 15%. B. About 20%. C. About 25%. 20. Who generally smokes the least? A. Asians. B. Europeans. C. Americans. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A People have been recycling household waste for roughly two decades. Nevertheless, some uncertainty exists regarding which items are recyclable and which are not. As technology progresses, an increasing number of items have become recyclable. COFFEE CAPSULES On average, Australians are using more than three million coffee capsules per day, and about 1.5million households have automatic coffee machines. While the capsules are disastrous for the environment, they can still be recycled. Nespresso offers a free return program and has drop-off locations, allowing you to bring the capsules to Nespresso stores for disposal (处理). LIGHT BULBS Instead of discarding light bulbs in the trash, some local governments run recycling centers, where you can place such items. If you regularly recycle household glass, kindly remember to wash the glass and remove any lids beforehand. PIZZA BOXES Normally pizza boxes don’t make it into recycling because they’ re covered in grease (油脂) and leftover bits of cheese. When a pizza box is too oily, it won’t be taken to a recycling processing plant. If possible, remove as much of the leftovers as you can before recycling. If the pizza box can’t be recycled, tear off the lid which can still be recycled. HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES Household batteries can also be recycled. Batteries that do end up in landfills can cause a serious problem to the environment as they can release poisonous chemicals into the soil which are harmful to both humans and animals. Button-cell batteries, which are used in hearing aids and watches, can also be recycled. 1. How does Nespresso help with the coffee capsules? A. By offering good coffee for free. B. By collecting capsules for recycling. C. By exchanging coffee machines regularly. D. By warning people of the harm of coffee capsules. 2. What do people need to do first to recycle pizza boxes? A. Wash them many times. B. Drop off boxes at the pizza shop. C. Take them to the local government. D. Clear the leftovers as much as possible. 3. In which section of a magazine can we read the text? A. Health. B. Entertainment. C. Environment. D. Culture. B The Double Ninth or the Chongyang Festival is a significant traditional festival in China, which falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar. On this day, people celebrate the elderly people in society. The festival is a traditional festival in China, together with the New Year’s Eve, the Qingming Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and Dragon Boat Festival all across China. Note that for the Chinese people, the number 9 is considered as the pole of a “Yang” number. So on the 9th day of the 9th month on the lunar calendar, it is called the double ninth day or Chongyang, which is where the festival gets its name from. Chinese and other Asian people celebrate the day. According to Chinese tradition, “Yang” is a symbol of good luck, which makes the Double-Ninth Day a great day. Celebrating the Double Ninth Festival allows you to appreciate the best of Chinese culture. The day’s activities include caring for the elderly people in society, eating the most fortunate food to drive danger out, like eating Chongyang cake, as well as drinking tea or wine from the chrysanthemum (菊花) and also enjoying outdoor activities like hiking the mountains on the day as a way of honoring nature and sending off evil spirits. Hiking up the mountain on the Double Ninth Festival started in the Eastern Han Dynasty. There are many poems about climbing high in Tang Dynasty, most of which are about the custom of Chongyang Festival. Du Fu’s seven-law “climbing high” is a famous poem about climbing high on Chongyang. There are no uniform (统一的) rules for climbing mountains or towers. 4. What’s the significance of the Double Ninth Festival? A. A day for remembering famous people. B. A traditional festival for honouring the aged. C. A traditional festival for ancestors worldwide. D. A day for welcoming Autumn and celebrating harvest. 5. What is one of the reasons why the Double Ninth Festival is important? A. Its being celebrated widely. B. Its custom. C. Its origin. D. Its “Yang” standing for good luck. 6. What do people do on the Double Ninth Festival? A. Care for the elders. B. Make chrysanthemum wine. C. Return home for the reunion dinner. D. Help the elderly climb up the mountain. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. The History of Double Ninth Festival B. The Celebration of Double Ninth Festival C. The Introduction to Double Ninth Festival D. The Activities of Double Ninth Festival C In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the University of Zurich told 50 people they’d be receiving about $100. Half of the people were asked to spend that money on themselves, and half were asked to spend it on someone they knew. Before giving out any money, the researchers brought everyone into the lab and asked them to think about a friend they’d like to give a gift to and how much they would spend. They then performed functional MRI scans ( 扫描) to get to know activity in three parts of the brain related to social behavior, generosity, happiness and decision-making. Their choices — and their brain activity — seemed to depend on how they had promised to spend the money earlier. Those who had promised to spend money on other people tended to make more generous decisions throughout the experiment ( 实验). They also had more interaction between the parts of the brain related to altruism ( 无私) and happiness, and they reported higher levels of happiness after the experiment was over. Another piece of good news was that planning to give away just a little bit of money had the same effects on happiness as giving away a lot. “At least in our study, the amount spent did not matter,” says lead author Philippe Tobler. “Even little things have a beneficial effect — like bringing coffee to one’s workmates.” It’s not yet clear how long these warm feelings last after being generous. But studies have shown that older people who are generous tend to have better health, says Tobler, and other research has suggested that spending money on others can be effective at lowering blood pressure. “Moreover, there is a positive connection between helping others and life expectancy (预期寿命) ,” he adds. Next time you think that the best way to make yourself feel better is to buy yourself a treat, consider that the opposite is likely true. “It is worth giving it a try, even if you think it would not work,” Tobler says. “Repeated practice is probably needed so that giving becomes second nature.” 8. What did the researchers find out about those promising to spend money on other people? A. They were much happier. B. They had less brain activity. C. They were slower at making decisions. D. They experienced higher levels of stress. 9. What does Tobler want to explain by mentioning bringing coffee to workmates? A. It isn’t hard to behave generously. B. Being generous will pay off in the end. C. The amount of generosity did not matter. D. Small acts of generosity can be seen everywhere. 10. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us? A. Ways to show generosity. B. Health benefits of being generous. C. Reasons for performing acts of generosity. D. Influences generous people have on others. 11. What does Tobler suggest people do in the last paragraph? A. Practice giving and make it a habit. B. Don’t expect anything in return when giving. C. Don’t believe happiness depends on a good treat. D. Perform something good even if it may have a bad result. D One of the defining characteristics of children is that they play. They run around in circles, crash with things, and jump in puddles — not with any purpose in mind, but simply for the fun of it. And that’s exactly how psychologists define play: as a self-directed, intrinsically (内在地) motivated activity with no purpose outside the activity itself. Play is what we do just for the joy of it. In children, play is seen as normal and natural, and as a powerful way to learn. But as we grow up, we come to see play as unnecessary. We may fault ourselves for playing when we could be getting things done. At best, we see play as reward for a long day’s work, a means to uplift ourselves or a way to relax before diving back into the troubles of our everyday lives. But play isn’t just a way to let off steam and reduce stress. Fitting playtime into your day is important for working productivity. Play is a basic emotional system, essential in both child development and adult creativity. Studies also show that it increases job satisfaction, resourcefulness and innovation. More importantly, play prepares us to tackle the unexpected by broadening the breadth of experiences you have to draw from when meeting new challenges. What separates play from real life is the lack of risks. Play provides a safe environment to learn cognitive (认知的), motor and social skills and to make mistakes without serious consequences. When a soldier on the battlefield tries to avoid enemy fire, it may cause them psychological damage because their life is on the line. But if you do the same movement in a game, you’re probably having a good time. Like other basic drives such as eating, play is pleasurable. But what evolutionary purpose does it serve? The most possible scientific explanation is that play teaches us how to address the unexpected. The world is unpredictable, and to survive, we need to adapt to new situations. Play is a way of experimenting with various combinations to see what works and developing flexible responses to unforeseen events. We’re not born with an understanding of how the world works. Play is how we figure it out. 12. What is the motivation for children to play? A. The pure joy of playing itself. B. Their keen interest in everything. C. Their desire to challenge themselves. D. The working productivity they receive form playing. 13. What do the underlined words “let off steam” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Get fresh experience. B. Brave the difficulties. C. Relieve negative emotions. D. Become powerful gradually. 14. What is the evolutionary purpose of play? A. To improve adults’ creativity. B. To prepare us for the unknown future. C. To help with the psychological damage. D. To boost children’s cognitive development. 15. What can we learn about play from this passage? A. Play comes to be the best source of entertainment. B. Play promotes creativity and exploration in us all. C. Play serves little practical purpose in evolution. D. Play benefits personal lives in numerous ways. 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Explore Your Own Town When was the last time you truly explored your city? It’s easy to get so busy in your life that you barely notice the fascinating world where you live. Taking time to know your own town or city can help you learn about its heritage and see your surroundings in a new light. ____16____. With the weather outside warming up, now is a good time to go exploring with a trusted adult. Here’s how to get started. Pretend you’re a tourist Many times, when you live in a place, you never really explore some of the local highlights that a visitor might. Start by asking yourself this question: If I had friends coming to town who had never been here before, where would I suggest they go? ____17____. Maybe it’s a historic building you can tour, a nice park that you can hike in, or a new ice cream store you’ve been wanting to try. ____18____ Do some research online and talk to an adult about what sights are within a close drive. Again, try to think about where you’d go if you were traveling to your city. A local museum or zoo might have a new exhibit you haven’t seen since the last time you visited. You can also find out whether any TV shows or movies have been filmed near you and visit the location. Check out sites like movie-locations. com and moviemaps.org . Seek out a guided tour With an adult’s supervision, look up walking tours for a whole new way to explore your city. Some cities offer walking tours focused on a theme, like food or local parks. (In New York City, for example, there are pizza tours.) ____19____ Another option: More than 300 US cities have Segway tours, which can be a fun way to explore far and wide. Take a photography walk Another way to see where you live with fresh eyes is to go exploring with your camera. Pick a theme for your photos, whether it’s architecture, local waterways, or birds and other wildlife in your area. ____20____ A. Consider local attractions. B. Discover hidden museums. C. Being a “tourist” means trying something new in your hometown. D. You can also search for free self-guided walking tours in your area. E. Exploring your town can reveal hidden stories and give you a new perspective. F. Captaining these themes makes your city unique, giving you memories to treasure. G. They highlight your surroundings, but you may find other places are more special. 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） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 “What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question is one that I always had trouble ____21____ as a child. Perhaps I wasn’t as ____22____ as the other children who wanted to be astronauts (宇航员) or movie stars. I just couldn’t understand the idea of choosing one ____23____ that I would be stuck in for the rest of my life. I do remember that I ____24____ to be a vet (兽医) at the age of 5, before I found out that I would need to dissect (解剖) animals and ____25____ the idea for good. My way of ____26____ has not changed much over the years. Even now, as a university student, I can’t say that I know exactly where I’m heading in terms of a career. ____27____, what I am fairly certain of is that my future lies in ____28____. I often look back and wonder how I made this ____29____. Many of my friends who are also studying science were _____30_____ by a parent or relative with a scientific background. In my case, neither my parents nor any of my _____31_____ had interests that were science-related. I _____32_____ that my passion (热爱) for science came almost purely through my _____33_____ in school. Maths and science were always the two subjects that I always _____34_____ and were usually the classes I looked forward to attending. I also had some amazing teachers who _____35_____ me to travel down the scientific path (道路). 21 A. sharing B. answering C. ignoring D. asking 22. A. popular B. famous C. imaginative D. honest 23 A. career B. class C. style D. topic 24. A. refused B. decided C. continued D. failed 25. A. talked about B. agreed with C. showed off D. gave up 26. A. speaking B. expressing C. working D. thinking 27. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Meanwhile 28. A. business B. teaching C. science D. history 29. A. request B. mistake C. change D. choice 30. A. impressed B. followed C. influenced D. surprised 31. A. relatives B. neighbors C. strangers D. students 32. A. wonder B. believe C. doubt D. wish 33. A. future B. progress C. learning D. success 34. A. prepared B. described C. produced D. enjoyed 35. A. ordered B. encouraged C. needed D. permitted 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 If you’ve ever forced yourself____36____ (attend) yet another event you didn’t want to go to, or embarked on ( 着手进行) a project you weren’t interested____37____, chances are you haven’t learned how to say no. Politely refusing a situation____38____ (be) not easy — especially when you don’t want to welcome unfriendly____39____ (guest) into your home, or turn down a request from a friend you haven’t seen for quite____40____ while. And establishing boundaries (边界) is even harder if you have to refuse a request____41____ (make) by a leader at work. But, of course,____42____ is possible to learn how to say no without____43____ (feel) sorry or worried — it just takes a bit of skill. According to Eric Haseltine, PhD, and Chris Gilbert, PhD, doing so begins by changing your point of view. “We value ourselves more when we believe we’re assertive (坚定自信) and creative, which makes others value____44____ (we) more in return,” Haseltine says. Translation: Sometimes, in the long run, saying no actually gives you____45____ (much) respect than a yes does. 第四部分 写作 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Eric近日发来邮件，说他和自己的一位篮球队友在商定训练时间时产生了矛盾，为此他很苦恼。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 表达关心； 2. 提出建议。 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 “This is such a simple sum (算术); don’t you know how to solve it? You silly girl!” Emma was laughing at her classmate Elva for not being able to solve an easy maths sum. Head teacher Miss Maria was about to come in when she heard Emma laughing at Elva. Elva felt heartbroken and left the classroom, crying. She didn’t see Miss Maria standing there. “Emma, you shouldn’t have treated Elva like that. You know her situation. Please don’t make her feel uncomfortable and helpless like that. We are classmates!” Eric said, trying to make Emma understand the pain she caused others. But Emma was clearly unable to understand, “I just pointed out the fact that it was a simple sum and she couldn’t even do it. She really is a stupid girl. What’s wrong with that?” Eric was upset, “This constant criticism ( 不断的批评) of yours can destroy her confidence. Please try to understand and give her some space to learn. She needs more time to understand this sum.” Emma was the bully of the class and she didn’t even realize it. She used to criticize her classmates all the time, unable to understand the damage she caused by laughing and criticizing them. One day, when Elva fell outside the class, Emma started laughing at her rather than helping her. “You can’t even walk properly. Silly!” Miss Maria wanted to make Emma understand the pain she brought to others. The next day, while giving the lecture, Miss Maria called Emma, “Emma! Come and solve this question, please.” Emma was extremely shocked because she didn’t know the solution. She started panicking (惊慌). Miss Maria laughed at her, “Emma, it’s such a simple question. How can you not do it?” 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Emma started crying. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Emma said sorry to everyone, especially Elva. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 四川省西充中学2025—2026学年度上学期期中考试 高2024级英语试题 时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到卡上。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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频。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. what keeps Jenny in a good state? A. Her new lifestyle. B. Some nice clothes. C. Many outdoor sports. 2. What does the man think of reassembling the camera? A. Easy. B. Interesting. C. Challenging. 3. What happened to the man this morning? A. He missed the bus. B. His computer was broken. C. He quarreled with a taxi driver. 4. When will the speakers study together? A. On Mondays. B. On Thursdays. C. On Fridays. 5. What is the woman? A. A bank clerk. B. A hotel receptionist. C. A restaurant manager. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Why does the man refuse to see Sonic the Hedgehog 2? A. He’s watched it. B. He thinks it childish. C. He doesn’t like cartoons. 7. Which movie has the woman waited for a long time? A. Sherlock Holmes 3. B. Mission: Impossible 7. C. Sonic the Hedgehog 2. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What do Rose and her roommates have in common? A. The major. B. The interest. C. The personality. 9. How does Jack find living on campus? A. Annoying. B. Expensive. C. Great. 10. Where will Jack go next? A. The library. B. The dormitory. C. The classroom. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What do we know about medical development in the future? A. Cancer may be cured. B. AIDS may disappear. C. Health care will be free. 12. What will make distant places more popular for holidays? A. Better air service. B. Faster air transport. C. Lower cost for air travel. 13 What are the speakers talking about? A. Future ways of traveling. B. Medical progress in the future. C. Changes in life in the next decade. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What attracts the woman most in the park? A. Visiting a cafe. B. Watching butterflies. C. Playing with dogs. 15. Where will the woman’s kids go to have fun? A. Dog Run. B. Pavilion Park. C. Butterfly Garden. 16. How many entrances are there to the park? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What do restaurants in America seldom accept? A. Checks. B. Cash. C. Credit cards. 18. What is the common custom at popular restaurants in America? A. They mainly serve for large parties. B. They offer alcohol to guests over 18. C. Many of them don’t accept reservations. 19. What percentage of the bill should be tipped for superior service? A. About 15%. B. About 20%. C. About 25%. 20. Who generally smokes the least? A. Asians. B. Europeans. C. Americans. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. C C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. A D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D 第二节 阅读下面短文，从短文后选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. D 20. F 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） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. B 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. to attend 37. in 38. is 39. guests 40. a 41. made 42. it 43. feeling 44. us 45. more 第四部分 写作 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Dear Eric, I’m sorry to hear that you had an argument with your basketball teammate when discussing your training time. It is very common to have different opinions from others, especially your teammates. Thus, as your friend, I advise you to be a good listener first when you two hold different views on a certain issue. Then when you calm down, have a face-to-face conversation with your teammate and tell him your thoughts on the training time patiently. I do hope you can settle your differences. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Emma started crying. Miss Maria went to her and wiped her tears and said, “You understand now my dear? That’s how everyone else felt when you laughed at them. My child, instead of laughing, you can help the other person to get out of the uncomfortable situation. Trust me, it will make you feel much better.” Emma realized how bad she made everyone else feel. Emma said sorry to everyone, especially Elva. “Elva, I am so sorry. I didn’t know you were hurt this much. I apologize to you for my foolish behavior.” “I understand. It’s OK and I forgive you. You realized your mistake and that’s enough for me, as long as you don’t do the same thing again,” Elva replied. “No! I have learned my lesson. From now on, I’ll help people in trouble rather than laugh at them for being stuck or unable to figure out the answer.” Afterward, Emma and Elva became friends and helped each other out when in trouble. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $