浙江省宁波市北仑中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

北仑中学2025学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷 （1-17班使用） 命题： 审题： 第Ⅰ卷（选择题部分） 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，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题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What do we know about Tom? A. He’s just finished a piano lesson. B. He loves playing the guitar. C. He plays drums in a band. 2. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a café. B. At a university. C. At an animal shelter. 3. How can the man’s recipe be described? A. It’s a reward. B. It’s a success. C. It’s a problem. 4. What do the speakers have in common? A. They are both big readers. B. They are both in the library. C. They both have just finished a book. 5. What is the woman’s duty in the event? A. To make food. B. To play in the band. C. To give directions. 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至7题。 6. Why was it difficult to rescue the cat? A. It was too scared to move. B. It was hurt by the branches. C. It was in the top of a tree. 7. What did the man do to rescue the cat? A. He got a neighbor to help him. B. He borrowed a ladder. C. He climbed the tree. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the woman doing? A. Conducting an interview. B. Reporting some news. C. Organizing an event. 9. What is Charles Martin’s family mainly worried about? A. That his health condition will become worse. B. That his duties at home and school will be affected. C. That his efforts in the community won’t be recognized. 10. How does Charles Martin plan to remove his family’s concerns? A. By talking to his teacher. B. By quitting the community project. C. By involving his family in community work. 听第8段材料，回答第11至 13题。 11. What are the speakers? A. A player and a coach. B. Football fans. C. TV sports reporters. 12. What causes the current situation of the game according to the man? A. Bad defense. B. Poor passing. C. Certain players. 13. What does the woman think will happen at the end of the game? A. The visiting team will win. B. The game will end in a draw. C. The home team will win by two goals. 听第9段材料，回答第14至 17题。 14. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The working life. B. College experience. C. Hobbies. 15. How long has the man been at university? A. About four months. B. About six months. C. About eight months. 16. What is the biggest issue for the man? A. The stress of exams. B. The shortage of money. C. The loads of assignments. 17. When does the man find time to relax? A. On weekends. B. Right after exams. C. During the nights after work. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. How did the speaker become a photographer in demand? A. By teaching in workshops. B. By starting a business. C. By taking small jobs. 19. What challenge did the speaker face? A. The stress of producing perfect work. B. Decreased interest in photography. C. Constantly changing hobbies. 20. What is included in the speaker’s future plans for his career? A. Expanding the business. B. Taking photography trips abroad. C. Finding out more forms of photography. 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，共37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A In our library we encourage scholarly activities but prohibit behaviors that disturb others’ work in the library. Violations(违反) may lead to restricted access. Cellphone Usage Turn cell phones off or set to silent mode as you enter the library. Out of respect for others, if you must use a cell phone while in a library, move to one of the following general locations if your conversation will be more than a few seconds: ●public space away from quiet study areas ●study rooms ●lobbies or entrances to libraries (that are not part of the main library) Any person who does not follow this policy may be asked to leave the library. Children in the Library The resources of the Libraries are primarily intended for use by Boston College students, staff and faculty. However, young children accompanied by an adult are welcome in the libraries. Parents or adult guardians who bring young children to the library are responsible for their protection and safety and must never leave children unattended. Children cannot be monitored and supervised by the staff; therefore the safety of unattended children cannot be guaranteed. Food & Drink Food is limited to small items which are generally consumed individually while seated at tables or study rooms. Drinks in covered containers and water bottles are allowed. Not permitted: ●Meals or messy, strong-smelling foods (e.g. pizza, salads, sandwiches and soup) . ●Group meals where food is shared by more than one person. ●Delivery of food to the library. 21. Where can a person take a call for a few minutes in the library? A. At a quiet study desk. B. In a study room. C. In a lobby of the main library. D. Near the reading room. 22. Who should answer for the safety of young children in the library? A. Library staff members. B. The child’s school teacher. C. Campus security officers. D. The accompanying adult. 23. Which of the following behaviors violates the library’s Food & Drink policy? A. Drinking from a covered coffee cup. B. Eating a chocolate bar at a study room. C. Sharing a box of donuts with study partners. D. Keeping a sealed bottle of juice in the bag. B Many people assume that siblings naturally grow up to be close, but for me, that wasn’t the case. When I was seven, I moved from London to Florida with my two sisters, while my four brothers stayed behind. We didn’t reunite until I was seventeen. The long separation and lack of communication caused our bond to fade completely. This emotional distance still affects me. I feel grief when I see other families enjoying sibling vacations or holiday jokes. I’ve come to understand that our broken relationships were caused by family changes, poor communication, and favoritism (偏袒) — experiences that are common for many. Therapist (治疗专家) Phebe Brako-Owusu explains that sudden family shifts without explanation or emotional support can seriously hurt children. Favoritism, too, can damage sibling trust and create pressure, even for the so-called “favorite” child. Understanding the causes helped, but healing didn’t begin until I started therapy. Therapy helped me recognize how not having my feelings understood led to bitterness and silence. It also helped me take responsibility for my role in these conflicts and show empathy toward my siblings’ experiences. Experts suggest doing personal work before trying to reconnect with siblings, and if you do choose to talk, use “I” statements and be clear about your purpose — whether it’s trying to make peace or setting boundaries. As a parent now, I reflect on how parents can prevent such issues. Brako-Owusu recommends encouraging open communication, avoiding favoritism, and creating space for siblings to bond. Even if a relationship can’t be repaired now, it doesn’t mean it never will. I hold on to hope that someday my siblings and I may reconnect. 24. What can be inferred about the author from the first paragraph? A. She remained close to her brothers through letters. B. She was excited to live in the U. S. with her sisters. C. She never wanted to be taken away from hometown. D. She was emotionally affected by the move at age seven. 25. Which of the following would Brako-Owusu most likely disapprove of? A. Sharing decision-making. B. Not explaining family change. C. Seeking for psychological help. D. Not favoring a certain child. 26. What is advised before trying to reconnect with siblings, according to experts? A. Going through necessary self-reflection. B. Focusing on building new family traditions. C. Waiting for siblings to initiate the conversation. D. Breaking down boundaries without conditions. 27. What is the author’s attitude towards repairing her relationship with her siblings? A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Reserved. C Suppose you come across two doctors. One is handsome while the other looks plain. Who would you trust with your surgery? Most people would probably want to get treated by the handsome one. And most people are likely to be wrong about that. When you look at the sun, you sometimes see it clearly. But sometimes you'll see it shining way bigger than its actual shape. That circle of light called a halo makes it look bigger. This effect, known as the halo effect, also happens when a person, product, or company shines like the sun. Then we don't see them clearly and associate all sorts of unrelated qualities to them. The halo effect was once studied by the psychologist Edward Thorndike, who asked flight commanders to evaluate their pilots in various distinct aspects such as physical appearance, intelligence, and leadership. He found that the pilots who got high scores for their physical appearance, also got rated high on intelligence and leadership skills-a link that seemed wrong. It appears that the commanders were unable to evaluate specific qualities independently of others. They thought of their pilots in broad terms, either "good" or "bad", and allowed this general feeling to influence the specific qualities they credited to their pilots. Some pilots profited from their halo. The halo effect also explains why some teachers give better-looking students higher grades. One study looked at the grades of 4, 500 pupils, who were sorted by volunteers into three groups: below- average, average, and above-average looking. The researchers then compared students’ grades between classes taken in conventional classrooms with those taken online where there was no face-to-face interaction. The researchers found that students who were rated as good-looking earned significantly lower grades in online courses compared to conventional classrooms. Since the physical appearance of good-looking people seems to naturally make them also appear intelligent, strong, and trustworthy, here is one good rule. If you meet with an accident and have to choose between two equally qualified doctors, ignore their halo and choose the less handsome one. He might have worked twice as hard to gain the same reputation and is likely better at his job. 28. What is the purpose of the second paragraph? A. To explore a natural wonder. B. To spread scientific knowledge. C. To explain a psychological tendency. D. To interpret social rules at the workplace. 29. How did the commanders tend to evaluate their pilots in Thorndike's study? A. In a general way. B. With common sense. C. From a specific aspect. D. By an objective criterion. 30. What does the 4500-pupil study find about better-looking students? A. They were fairly treated by their teachers. B. They were less attentive in online courses. C. They probably had natural learning abilities. D. They were overvalued in conventional classes. 31. What is the best title of the passage? A. The Power of Physical Appearance B. The Deceptive Nature of the Halo Effect C. The Halo Effect in Everyday Judgement D. A Psychological Study by Edward Thorndike D A smoke bomb from a party started a major blaze (火焰) near Los Angeles in September, just one of many recent wildfires ignited (引燃) by people. Now, an analysis of satellite data shows human-caused blazes spread much faster and kill more trees than ones ignited by lightning. Fire has always been a part of California’s natural history. But several centuries of human settlement have created new conditions that promote its spread. Studies have shown human ignition is to blame for 84% of all wildfires in the United States, and 97% of all those that threaten homes. Human-caused fires always seemed more extreme, says Stijn Hantson, a fire ecologist at the University of California, Irvine, who led the new research. But measurements of how fast they spread and their impacts on ecosystems (生态系统) in California had not been explored, he notes. To examine those differences, Hantson and his colleagues analyzed satellite data for 214 wildfires in California between 2012 and 2018. Human-caused fires typically spread about 1.83 kilometers per day, more than twice as fast as lightning-ignited burns, the team reports. The faster spreading fires also burned more violently and killed “double or triple” the trees as lightning-caused ones. However, there is no fundamental difference in the chemistry of a human-caused blaze. “A fire is a fire” Hantson says. “It’s the surrounding things that matter.” Causes of fires ranging from improperly thrown cigarettes to sparking (冒火花) power lines could ignite a blaze on any given day, he says, while lightning strikes and dry thunderstorms only happen seasonally. The researchers tracked meteorological data and found that human-caused fires were more likely to start on days with extreme weather conditions, and were more associated with drier, less-forested landscapes. This adds to scientists’ understanding of how humans are extending the fire season, says Nathan Mietkiewicz, an ecologist with the National Ecological Observation Network. 32. The author uses some data in paragraph 2 to show that ________. A. wildfires are mostly caused by humans B. most wildfires threaten people’s homes C. wildfire is a part of California’s natural history D. wildfires break out frequently in the United States 33. What’s the purpose of Hantson’s research? A. To prove how extreme human-caused fires are. B. To find out the causes and solutions of wildfires. C. To explore the speed and effects of wildfires caused by humans. D. To examine the differences between a human-caused blaze and a nature-caused one. 34. How is the result presented in paragraph 4? A. By giving examples. B. By making comparisons. C. By analyzing cause and effect. D. By giving definitions. 35. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A. Human-caused fires and lightning-caused fires are basically different. B. Lightning strikes and thunderstorms can always lead to wildfires. C. Wildfires only happen in dry, less-forested areas. D. Humans are to blame for the extended fire season. 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。 As December starts, so does party season. Whether it's the office Christmas party or New Year's Eve, socializing fills many people with fear. If all the parties over the festive period stressed you out, the first thing to say is you're not alone. 36 The reason for this is the way we evolved. 37 That's why we have developed instincts(本能) to care a lot about social stuff, are so concerned about things like reputation and status, and are afraid of making a fool of ourselves or being left out. But don't forget, social occasions are an opportunity, not just a threat. 38 So as an initial step towards reducing your anxiety, try boosting your hopefulness about these events. For example, remind yourself of occasions—however rare they might be—when things went well and you had a fun time or you made new friends. 39 Rather than waiting for the obligations(义务) to roll in and hang over you like a dark cloud, be clear about which ones you really want. If there are friends you'd love to go with, don't wait for them to ask you—reach out and make it happen. Indeed, excessive self-focus is one of the main drivers of social anxiety. Constantly monitoring your own behaviour and words will fuel your nerves and lead you to act more awkwardly. 40 You can even give yourself another if-then plan to help with it: if I find myself being self-focused, then I'll make a conscious effort to focus on what someone is saying or wearing. Like all challenges in life we find difficult, socializing gets easier with practice. A. Next, be a little strategic and active. B. Don't overestimate how people judge you. C. Your friends probably like you more than you realize. D. You can focus your attention outwards to reduce anxiety. E. Actually, feeling nervous about socializing is incredibly common. F. Throughout history, humans needed to work in groups to stay alive. G. They're a chance to create shared memories, bond and have fun together. 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。 An extreme sport like BMX (Bicycle Motocross) may not be the first thing that comes to mind to help overcome a mental health condition. However, that is 41 what enabled Nikita Ducarroz to fight her fears. As a child, Ducarroz spent every 42 moment on the soccer field. But at 13, the talented athlete began to suffer from 43 anxiety attacks that made it hard for her to leave home. When her mother told her she had to continue playing a sport, Ducarroz found BMX as a way to 44 that rule. Little did she know that BMX would soon 45 every aspect of her life, and become the reason she would push through her fears one step at a time. The tale began when a BMX video on YouTube inspired her to try the extreme sport. She saved up for a bike. Then she began practicing 46 in her driveway. Soon, her excellent skills brought her enough 47 to ride at the local skate park. With that confidence, Ducarroz was 48 to ride in the competition in 2016, and she has not looked back since. “The bike made me get out of the house, go to the skate park, and 49 get on a plane,” said Ducarroz. “It 50 me to overcome all my fears.” The 26-year-old is now one of the world’s best female BMX freestylers. Ducarroz now has her ___51 set on the 2024 Paris Olympics. She says, “My goal in Paris is another medal. I can get that done with the training.” Though she still suffers occasional 52 attacks, Ducarroz now knows how to manage them. To help others with mental health conditions, Ducarroz has started an Instagram page called MindTricks. It is where people discuss their fears 53 . “MindTricks started because of my own 54 that I was making on Instagram about mental health,” she explained. “And I thought, ‘Why don’t we create a place where others can do the same, a central spot where everyone can read about these stories and also feel 55 to share their own stories?’” 41. A. precisely B. automatically C. roughly D. temporarily 42. A. expectant B. boring C. spare D. urgent 43. A. slight B. mild C. occasional D. severe 44. A. end B. fulfill C. measure D. resist 45. A. put off B. break away C. took over D. slowed down 46. A. concepts B. tricks C. facilities D. models 47. A. confidence B. muscle C. patience D. fortune 48. A. likely B. hesitant C. ready D. effortless 49. A. slowly B. abruptly C. swiftly D. eventually 50. A. blocked B. pushed C. left D. hooked 51. A. luck B. sight C. standard D. training 52. A. panic B. heart C. delight D. annoyance 53. A. carefully B. privately C. safely D. humbly 54. A. appearance B. medals C. posts D. choices 55. A. ashamed B. reserved C. collapsed D. enlightened 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题部分） 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。 The Star Theater in a quiet corner of bustling Beijing has become a beloved hub for young theater lovers, known for its 56 (immerse) productions that bridge the past and the present. This year, from Oct 22 to Dec 31, the theater that 57 (restore) recently will host the Xiqu Opera Black Box Festival, a vibrant celebration of traditional Chinese opera presented through a fresh, contemporary light. The festival will feature 21 productions across more than 60 performances, 58 (span) iconic Chinese opera styles such as Peking Opera, Kunqu Opera, Qinqiang Opera, and Yueju Opera, each of ___59 aims to keep the traditional Chinese arts alive, offering seasoned fans and newcomers alike a chance to experience the 60 (rich) of these time-honored performances." For younger audiences, especially those unfamiliar with traditional Chinese opera, the festival serves as an invitation ___61 (connect) with a rich cultural heritage," says Bai Ailian, executive director of the festival. A standout production on Oct 29 and 30 this year, Fated at Wulong Temple, blends contemporary sensibilities 62 traditional storytelling. The 34-year-old director, Hu Hanchi, 63 (grow) up in a family of Peking Opera artists but was also immersed in a world shaped by pop culture and social media. 64 this production keeps the grandeur of traditional Peking Opera, it uses contemporary lighting and stage design to enhance emotional depth. “The atmosphere was unlike anything the audience had experienced in larger theaters. The crowd was small 65 diverse — elderly enthusiasts, young professionals, and curious teens, all sharing a unique theatrical experience." Hu recalls. 第三部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 你校正在开展“学校图书馆是否应该购买电子书刊”的讨论。请你写一篇发言稿，在英语课堂作课前分享。 内容包括: (1) 表达看法； (2) 说明理由。 Good morning, everyone.____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When Mary entered the south pole penguin (企鹅) Research Lab，she saw her twin brother Tom gently petting a penguin in his arms. As kids of the lab scientists, Mary and Tom often observed the emperor penguins that were studied to understand how they adapted to extreme temperatures, which might aid human survival. “We’re thirteen years old, Tom. It’s time to grow up and stop playing with the lab penguins, ”said Mary as she started cleaning. “They’re research animals, not pets.” “But the birds listen to me!” insisted Tom, his breath forming a cloud in the freezing air. Suddenly, an alarm rang out and red lights flashed, signaling a problem. The kids rushed over to look into it. She checked the habitat monitor and found that the temperature had gone down a lot. “The heater must be broken!” Mary quickly sent a message to their parents’ research team, who were all conducting outdoor studies. “It’s freezing and let’s get out of here!” Mary warned. They ran to the lab’s heavy metal door, only to find the door sealed shut by thick ice. With the adults away and no way to escape, the kids would have to deal with the freezing conditions until help arrived. Time dragged as Mary and Tom anxiously waited. The increasing cold caused them to shake. “I wonder what emperor penguins do in extreme cold, since they stay in the pole all winter instead of going somewhere warmer,” asked Mary. “They huddle (挤作一团),” Tom answered. “They huddle together tightly so that the birds in the middle will be warm enough.” “What about the ones on the edge?” Mary asked. “They push their way towards the center, and then move back out to the edge, and struggle back again. Scientists in the early 21st century recorded it.” He replied as he stared at the large crowd of the penguins in the lab. 注意： 1．所续写短文的词数应为150词左右； 2．续写部分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 In a flash, Tom had an idea to keep warm. ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________、 About two hours later, their parents rushed into the lab, screaming out the kids’ names. __________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第6页/共10页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $