江苏省新海高级中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

江苏省新海高级中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷（选必二) 命题人韩露孙晓丽考试时间120分钟 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。 7.When will the speakers have dinner tonight? A.At 7 p.m. B.At6 p.m. C.At4 p.m. 2.Why is the woman going to Ohio? A.To look after her son. B.To further her study. C.To attend a graduation ceremony. 3.From which city does the man's trip begin? A.New York. B.San Francisco. C.Nashville. 4.Where will the speakers probably be at 2:00? A.At the cinema.B.At the library. C.At the park. 5.What will the man do this evening? A.See a doctor. B.Join a performance. C。Take a walk. 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。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 is the man probably doing now? A.Giving a class.B.Preparing for an exam.C.Having an interview. 7.What does Sally's father do? A.A teacher. B。A banker.. C.A computer programmer. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Where does the woman do most of her paper? A.At home. B.In the classroom C.In the library 3.What does the woman's paper mainly concern? A.Australian health care. B.Australian population in 2033. C.Australian birth and death rates. 高二英语试卷第1页（共11页） 10.What is the woman's opinion about her paper? A.Practical.B.Satisfying. C.Time-wasting. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What does the man want to do first? A.Do science experiments. B.Buy Christmas gifts C.Take the Star Ferry. 12.Which place does the man show little interest in? A.The Science Museum. B.Ocean Park. C.Temple Street Night Market. 13.What might the woman think of taking the Star Ferry? A.Exciting. B.Silly. C.Boring. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What does the woman say about her.French class? A.She likes the teacher. B.She hates the loads of work. C.She finds it really difficult. 15.What can we learn about some of the woman's classmates? A.They have already been into town. B.They haven't got time to go out. C.They are going into town later. 16.What did the man's teacher advise him to do? A,Do some shopping.】 B.Watch a film. C.Go sightseeing. 17.Why doesn't the man want to eat in town? A.His host family will prepare a meal for him. B.He has no time. C.He dislikes the food there. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What can campers do in the camps? A.Learn languages and cultures. B.Travel to China. C.Visit Spain. 19.How long do half-day camps last? A.3 hours B。4 hours. C.5 hours. 20.Why does the speaker give the talk? A.To introduce camps to her students. B.To advertise the summer camps. C.To tell campers what to do. 高二英语试卷第2页（共11页） 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 The University of Science and Technology of China(USTC)research internship program provides the epportunity for graduate students or 3rd/4th year undergraduate students to participate in research prorects to gam valuable experience on a variety of cutting eage research at USTC. Program Benefits Enhance research capability in state-of-the-art labs under the guidance of professors at USTC. eHave a competitive edge in application for Master's.Ph.D.and post doctoral programs at USTC by developing relationships with facufty and students apply fer free Chinese language and culture class to learn basic Chinese language and explore unique Hui cuiture. Application Qualification 1.Good command of English. 2.Non-Chinese citizens with a foreign passport. 3.Currently enrolled full-time students in undergraduate Year 3/4,Master's,or doctoral programs. Cost .Tuition:2,100 RMB(304USD)per month(undergraduate student or master student). 2,600 RMB(377USD)per month(PhD student). Student dormitory:500-1,000RMB(73-146USD)per month depending on room type and size. Insurance:160 RMB(23USD)per month. Scholarship USTC offers limited scholarships to outstanding students.All applicants will be evaluated. USTC LevelA 1.free tuition Fellowship 2.comprehensive medical insurance 3.free university dormitory 4.grant:2,500RMB(392USD)/month (Bachelor) 5.3,000RMB (470USD)/month (Master) 6.3,500RMB (550USD)/month(PhD) Level B 1.free tuition 2.comprehensive medical insurance Level C free tuition 高二英语试卷第3页（共11页) 21.Who is qualified for this research internship program? A.Chinese Year 2 undergraduates with fluent English. B.Full-time English Master's students with a foreign passport. C.Part-time foreign PhD students with proficient English D.Chinese post-doctoral researchers with good grades 22.How much does a Fellowship Level B student pay at least? A.23 USD/month. B.73 USD/month. C.146 USD/month D.304 USD/month. 23.Where is the article probably taken from? A.Chinese language textboek.B.A college travel brochure. C.An official notice page. D.An online job-hunting website. B The first time I went to Germany with my boyfriend,I was very young and hadn't been to many places.As soon as we arrived,I had this incredible revelation."I know all about this area!The food,the language.I know all about the Schwarzwald. the Black Forest,"I said to his German family."How do you know about this?"they asked,in disbelief. That was the first time it dawned on me how much I knew about the rest of the world,and how prepared I was for it,just from growing up in New York City-that I had been everywhere before I'd ever actually gone anywhere. I grew ap in the Chelsea Projects,288 10th Avenue at 26th Street.A lot of kids there were first-generation Americans with immigrant parents who were still speaking Yiddish or Chinese or Portuguese,or just name a language,and they were speaking it.You ate every imaginable food from the rest of the world there.You were exposed to all different kinds of traditions. It wasn't just that.The whole city was a classroom.All over town,you learned stuff you didn't even know you were learning.You didn't have to be rich to learn it, either.My mom was a teacher-a great Head Start teacher-and she made sure I partook of everything New York had to offer people who didn't have any money, because she knew it was the greatest education in the world. We went to all the museums,which were free back then.We'd ride the bus to Lincoln Center,before it was Lincoln Center,and watch dancers dancing there.Or we'd take the train to Coney Island.Those trips are among my fondest memories. New York City played a big part in making me who I am.It's where I learned that I could pursue whatever I loved,but that I couldn't be a slacker(偷懒的人).The city is everything you've heard it is.It's crazy,it's horrible,it's magnificent,it's beautiful.It's a real live wire,hard to leave. 高二英语试卷第4页（共11页) 24.What contributed to the author's knowledge of Germany? A.Her past travel adventures. B.Her boyfriend's descriptions. C.Her childhood experience. D.Her previous school education. 25.What can we learn about the author's neighborhood? A.It was a tourist hotspot for traditions B.Parents there spoke their mother tongues. C.Kids there were born outside of America. D.It was famous for its many restaurants. 26.What did New York provide? A.Diverse learning opportunities B.Quality education programs C.Financial support for parents.D.Welfare benefits for the poor. What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage? A.To persuade readers to move to New York City. B.To explain how public transportation works in New York. C.To illustrate how growing up in New York shaped her values and ambitions. D.To argue that museums should always be free of cnarge. C When people trust science,they can make better decisions and work together on big problems like climate change.But if people stop trusting science,it's easier for faise information to spread and harder to selve these problems. One way scientists are trying to build more trust is by being more open about themselves and their work.The idea of "open science"means sharing data, experimental methods and even unsuccessful results.Scientists are also being asked to reveal if they have any financial interests that might affect their work. However,as a philosopher of science and public policy,I argue that some forms of openness can actually reduce trust.Scientists aren't perfect because they are human beings.However,even when mostly correct,they can lose public trust due to mistakes.For example,in 2009,the Climatic Research Unit at the University of East Anglia in England was hacked,which led to the leak of thousands of climate scientists'emails.This caused public concern over a cover-up of data that go against global warming.Numerous investigations found no misconduct and the scientists were doing normal research.However,the lack of context in the leaked data gave rise to conspiracy theories. Some also believe that good scientists never have conflicts of interest and that scientists who do are in the wrong.So you could argue that it's OK for scientists to hide conflicts of interest to keep public trust.This is called a"noble lie".However, 高二英语试卷第5页（共11页) lying only works if no one finds out,and history shows that the truth usually comes out in the end.The idea of a noble lie is what I call a fake solution.It doesn't really fix the problem.It just shows that people don't understand enough about how science and scientists work. Scientists aren't completely fair or neutral.Everyone has some level of personal opinion or outside pressure,which may affect their work.And science doesn't prove things for sure.It makes the best guesses based on facts and data. Scientists know that they aren't perfect,and neither is the practice of science. But they haven't done a great job of explaining that to the public.If we want people to trust science as much as it should be trusted,we need to help them really understand how it works. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A.By defining a complex idea B.By challenging an assumption C.By comparing two viewpoints D.B presenting a real-life example 29.What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning the 2009 case? A.Climate change is often exaggerated. B.Research should be better protected. C.Partial openness can damage trust. D.Media reports can shape public opinion. 30.How does the author view the"noble lie"? A.As risky yet unaveidable B.As a moral but delicate act C.As wise but rarely successful D.As wrong in principle and effect 31.What is the author's advice for scientists? A.Balance truth with public image B.Keep their personal views private C.Provide solid evidence for each claim D.Admit the limits of science clearly D This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, marking 100 years since the initial development of quantum mechanics(量子力学). On Oct 7,the Nobel Prize in Physics went to three scientists for showing that the special properties of the quantum world can be made concrete in a system big enough to be held in your hand. Quantum mechanics might seem abstract.It describes properties that are significant at the level of single particles,known as microscopic phenomena 象).Still,,macroscopic phenomena(宏观现象)involve lots of particles..For example,a regular ball is made up of lots of particles and doesn't show quantum effects.But a single particle might sometimes pass through a barrier in its 高二英语试卷第6页（共11页） microscopic world and appear on the other side.This is a quantum mechanical phenomenon called tunneling. This year's winners-John Clarke from the UK,Michel H.Devoret,and John Martinis-showed that quantum tunneling can also occur on a macroscopic scale involving many particles. Scientists built an electrical circuit (using two superconductors,which carry current without resistance.They placed a thin non-conductive layer between them and used a chip about a centimeter in size to hold the circuit.With billions of electrons filling the superconductor on the chip,the experiment showed the effects of quantum mechanics on a macroscopic scale. Initially,the experiment had no voltage,like a switch stuck in the off position. Suddenly,a voltage appeareal as if the switch was moved from off to on,despite the barrier.What happened in the experiment was macroscopic quantum tunneling.The scientists also showed that the system was quantized,meaning it only absorbed or emitted energy in specific amounts. The Nobel Committee for Physics said this research has laid the groundwork for the next generation of quantum technologies,including quantum cryptography, quantum computers,and quantum sensors.Eva Olsson,a member of the committee, also described the discovery as opening "a door to another world",encouraging people to study quantum mechanics on a larger scale. 32.What did this year's Nobel Prize winners achieve? A.They enlarged quantum effects to a visible scale B.They discovered new microscopic particles C.They proposed a new rule of quantum motion. D.They created a groundbreaking quantum device. Why does the author mention the example of the ball? A.To show how motion follows physical laws B.To illustrate energy transfer during impact' C.To contrast ciassical and quantum behavior D.To show the difficulty of observing tunneling What do we know about the experiment? A.It visualized tunneling across metal barriers. B.It tracked quantum shifts through resistance. C.It linked voltage change to tunneling effects. D.It used energy absorption to break barriers. 35.What's the significance of the research,according to the Nobel Committee for Pnysics? A.It explains the origins of particle motion 高二英语试卷第7页（共11页） B.It challenges traditional physics concepts C.It inspires interest in microscopic physics D.It bridges quantum theory and practical use 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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。 How to make tasks feel lighter Recently,I wrote about how to speed up your tasks.36When you do this,you're less likely to avoid it.You finish faster and with less stress.Since that idea struck a chord with many readers,here are four more tools to help make tasks feel lighter. See it as standalone A two-hour task can feel heavy if it's part of a month-long project.7 Once you finish,you're done.Try breaking away from the bigger project in your mind and focus only on the piece in front of you. Lower the stakes 3For.bxample,writing one email might feel like your only chance to build a friendsnmp or get a reply.Instead,imagine the task has fewer consequences.Remind yourself that one result won't define the whole outcome.It's only one piece of the picture Sometimes a task feels heavy because you put too much of yourself into it.Try to treat it like a simple exchange.Show up,do what's required,collect the reward and move on.Not every task needs your full identity or passion. Bring your "average self" Not every task needs your very best.Sometimes just completing it is enough to impress others.Even your "regular self"can do a good job.40 A.Treat it like business,not personal B Approach the task with a relaxed attitude C.Break the task into as many uny steps as possible D.Remind yourself that finishing is already an achievement E.One key point was reducing the emotional weight of the task F.But if you picture it as a single.idependent task,it feels much simpler G.We often add pressure by imagining that one task will decide everything 高二英语试卷第8页（共11页） 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 More than fifty years ago,when I was young,I lived in a harmonious community.Every corner held a memory of shared adventures.However,my parents made the decision to move to Long Island,41 by the promise of more space and a quieter life.But for me,it felt like being 42 from everything familiar I remember the day we left,the back of the moving truck 43 a iong shadow over the street.As the car 44,I pressed my face against the window,watching the city sights disappear into the distance,my throat 45. My first day at the new school was filled with unfamiliar faces and sounds.The lunchroom was 46.All the tables had already been 47 by groups of ciose friends.I could feel the blood rushing to my cheeks as I moved cautiously through the crowd,my heart 48 with each step.After several days of hiding away,I found myself alone again at lunchtime.That's when I saw him,a kid from my English class,someone I had 49 spoken to. He was sitting with a few others,but there was an empty seat next to him.He waved me 50.As I approached,I could feel the eyes of the others watching me, yet his friendly smile put me 51.I slid into the seat,my heart still racing,but a wave of 52 washing over me. It was a small act of kindness,but it meant everything.Even now,I remain grateful.His simple gesture not only helped me survive that difficult 53 but also taught me the 54 lesson that true friendship can 55 barriers and bring warmth to even the most uncomfortable situations. 41.A.drawn B.pushed C.cheated D.invited 42.A.set apart B.put out C.taken away D.torn away 43 A.casting B.shooting C.highlighting D.throwing 44.A.took off B.pulled away C.set off D.rolled out 45.A.burning B.tightening C.aching D.drying 46.A.annoying B.orderly C.chaotic D.silent 47.A.seized B.distributed C.reserved D.claimed 48.A.striking B.sinking C.pounding D.beating 49.A.simply B.barely C.gradually D.casually 50.A.over B.in C.through D.aside 51.A.off duty B.on alert C.in despair D.at ease 52.A.comfort B.relief C.satisfaction D.accomplishment 53.A.beginning B.suffering C.transition D.transformation 54.A.priceless B.meaningless C.useless D.worthless 55.A.deny B.move C.lift D.create 高二英语试卷第9页（共11页） 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 walk into any modern office in China these days,you might spot a small, mysterious figure on someone's desk:a Labubu toy.However,56 seems like a fun little toy is more than a trend.It is actually a big cultural wave,connecting everyone from celebrities 57 ordinary families on social media. Young adults are the main 58 (drive)of this trend.Their spending habits are changing the market.Their impact on overall consumption is 59 (overwhelm)huge. This generation,raised during China's rapid economic growth and 60 (immerse)in the intemet from childhood,has a unique"digital DNA."They value quality 61 price,seek experiences to express62 (individual). and possess both an international perspective and a confident cultural identity. To keep up,businesses are adapting.The car market sees young buyers favoring smart,internet-connected vehicles.Home appliances are becoming smarter and 63 (personal). In China's vast market,__64_(spot)a niche(小众的)trend can lead to 65 (explode)success.The next big wave is likely growing within the unique hobbies and cultures of young peopie today. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分) 第一节应用文写作（满分15分) 假如你是李华，上周末参观了一场机器人展，你的朋友Bo对此很感兴趣， 写信向你询问细节。请你给他写一封回信，介绍一下你最感趣的机器人。内 容包括： 1.该机器人的特点； 2.你对该机器人的看法。 注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连蜀。 Dear Bob, Yours, Li Hua 高二英语试卷第10页（共11页)