江西省鹰潭市余江区第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题

余江一中2024级高二上学期期中考试英语试卷 出题人： （考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150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三个选项中选出圾佳 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愿。每段对 话仅读一遍。 1.Why can't the woman keep up with her classmates? A.Because she could have played more. B.Because she studied too much. C.Because she doesn't study hard enough. 2.What is Mr.Brown? A.A boss. B.A waiter. C.A teacher. 3.When will the light be shut off? A.At10:l5. B.At10:30. C.A19:45. 4.What does the man want to do with the coins? A.To lend them to the woman. B.To make a phone call. C.To use them for bus fare. 5.In which city did the woman and John stay the longest? A.Paris. B.Rome. C.Vienna 第二节听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答6、7、8小题。 6.Who is the woman? A.The man's girlfriend. B.Girlfriend of the man's brother. C.The man's wife. 7.Where is the man's brother now? A.In New Zealand. B.In England. C.In the United States. 8.When did the man receive his brother's email? A.Last month B.Last weekend. C.Last Wednesday. 听第7段材料，回答9、10、11小题。 9.How long do you think winter lasts in the woman's country? A.Two months. B.Four months. C.Six months. 10.Who will spend more money on clothes? A.People in the man's country.8.People in the woman's county. C.The man. 11.What does the woman think? A.It's not easy to meet people when traveling in a foreign country. B.People from different places worry about the same things. C.People needn't worry about their children. 听第8段材料，回答12、13小题。 12.When did the conversation take place? A.In the morning. B.In the afternoon. C.In the evening. 13.What would the man like before eating? A.Some orange. B.Some coffee C.Some ham. 1/8 1/8 听第9段材料，回答14至16小题。 14.Where did the conversation probably take place? A.At Mr.French's office. B.At Miss Maggie's house. C.At Mr.Robinson's office. 15.What was the probable relationship between the two speakers? A.Husband and wife. B.Teacher and student. C.Manager and secretary. 16.Which of the following statements is true according to this conversation? A.Miss Martin's boyfriend lived near the office where she worked. B.Mr.French asked Miss Maggie to bring him a cup of coffee. C.Mr.French's office might be in any country but France. 听下面一段独白，回答17至20小题。 17.Why do people hardly ever meet their pen-friends? A.Because pen-friends use different languages B.Because pen-friends are not really friends at all. C.Because pen-friends usually live a long way from each other. 18.What kind of things do pen-friends usually write about? A.Their favorite magazines.B.Their towns,schools and interests. C.Stamps,coins and picture postcards. 19.Which is the best place to find a pen-friend? A.In English countries. B.On postcards. C.In magazines. 20.What is John Smith interested in? A.Collecting stamps. B.Geography. C.Dancing. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30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 Fall Is the Best Time to Visit These National Parks Natchez Trace Parkway (Mississippi,Alabama,Tennessee) Wandering 444 miles between the Mississippi River and Nashville,the Natchez Trace is impressive for more than 10,000 years of American history and some of the prettiest scenery in the South.Its autumn is splenidid with fall leaves,as well as migratory birds making their way south.The fall season also brings special events along the parkway like the Natchez Balloon Festival (October 18-19)and Dancing With The King(October 18-20). Big Bend National Park(Texas) The huge park often flies under the radar because it's so far off the beaten path.But it's worth the drive for those who enjoy wild rivers,surprising desert landscapes,and special history.By the end of September,80-degree temperatures are the norm,especially in the high-altitude,forested Chisos Basin,located in the heart of the park. Because the rainy season lasts till September,water is still high on the Rio Grande,which means almost ideal conditions for canoe camping. White Sands National Park(New Mexico) Cooler temperatures are just one of the reasons to visit White Sands in the fall,especially for those backpack-camping the park's wilderness trail.Another reason to visit in the fall are awesome full moons that lighten the mysterious landscapes of this New Mexico desert park.White Sands celebrates the autumn supermoons -when the celestial body appears larger than normal because it's closer to the Earth-with Full Moon Hikes 2/8 2/8 (September 18 and October 16)and Full Moon Nights that feature live outdoor music,specifically a jazz band on September 17 as well as Native American musician and storyteller Randy Granger on October 17. Capitol Reef National Park(Utah) As one of the largest national parks in the lower 48 states,Capitol Reef is never overcrowded,not even during the summer vacation season.But there's a special reason to visit in the fall-harvest season in the fruit gardens of historic Fruita.For a small fee,visitors can self-pick the peaches,pears,and apples with ladders and fruit-picking poles provided by the Park Service.Afterward,they can enjoy the fruits of their labor at the nearby camp and picnic area. 21.What does the underlined part"flies under the radar"probably mean? A.Stands out. B.Goes unnoticed. C.Faces bad comments. D.Plays an important role. 22.What do Natchez Trace Parkway and White Sands National Park have in common? A.They both have open areas for camping. B.They both have special events in October, C.They both have amazing desert landscapes. D.They both have a history of more than 10,000 years. 23.What is special about Capitol Reef National Park? A.It is crowded in autumn. B.It is famous for fruit-planting C.It is convenient for visitors to pick fresh fruits. It is the largest national park around the world. B Liu Hong,director of the Culture,Radio,Television and Tourism Administration in Ganzi,dresses as a swordsman from Louis Cha's novel The Smiling,Proud Wanderer,becoming a spokesman for the tourism resources of his hometown. His videos have drawn much praise."He's exactly what I imagined a swordsman would be like in the old times,"one audience commented.In these videos,Liu acted like a hero of Chinese martial arts fictions,sometimes rowing on bamboo raft,sometimes wandering by the lake and sometimes leading a horse. All the short videos are produced in Liu's spare time.Snow mountains,grasslands,forests and lakes-Ganzi, as part of the Silk Road arid the Ancient Tea Horse Road,shows great natural beauty and also the cultural combination between Han and Tibetan ethnic cultures. After graduating from college,Liu chose to return to work in his hometown of Yajiang county,where he became director of the tourism bureau in 2002.In order to promote tourism in his hometown,he began taking pictures of his hometown and sent brochures to travel agencies.He has led villagers to build roads and personally received nearly 20,000 tourists.in 2019,Liu was appointed as director of the Culture,Radio,Television and Tourism Administration in Ganzi,and continued to innovate the forms of cultural tourism promotion.In 2021,the total number of tourists received by Ganzi will exceed 35 million and the tourism income will exceed 39 billion yuan. "I love my hometown.I wanted to do more for it while people still appreciate my videos online.That was my original intention,"he said. "The internet has introduced us to the outside world,and it has brought the outside world to us,"he said. "Many people visit Ganzi,and the villagers not only increase their income and improve their quality of life,but also meet friends from all over the world and broaden their horizons." "Welcome to Ganzi and leam more about it.I will wait for you in Ganzi!"Liu Hong said. 3/8 3/8 24.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 mean? A.The audience thinks highly of Liu's acting.B.Mr.Liu should star in Chinese kung fu plays. C.Mr.Liu sets a good example to the audience The audience wants to be a hero of Chinese martial arts himself. 25.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A.Liu Hong's original intention. B.Liu Hong's work experience. C.Liu Hong's contributions to tourism income. D.Liu Hong's fight for attracting more visitors. 26.Which of the following words can best describe Liu Hong? A.Patient and generous. B,Warm-hearted and polite. C.Responsible and creative. D.Independent and positive. 27.In which part of a newspaper can we probably read this passage? A.Travel. B.History. C.Education. D.Business. C Traditionally,robots have been hard,made of metal and other rigid material.But a team of scientists at Harvard University in the US has managed to build an entirely soft robot-one that draws inspiration from an octopus(章鱼)， Described in science joumal Nature,the "Octobot"could pave the way.for more effective autonomous robots that could be used in search,rescue and exploration."The Octobot is minimal system which may serve as a foundation for a new generation of completely soft,autonomous robots"the study's authors wrote. Robots built for precise,repetitive movements in a controlled environment don't do so well on rough terrains ()or in unpredictable conditions.And they aren't especially safe around humans,because they're made out of hard and heavy parts that could be potentially dangerous to their users. So researchers have been working on building soft robots for decades.They're taken inspiration from nature, looking to animais from jellyfish to cockroaches,which are often made up of more flexible matter. But creating a completely soft robot remains a challenge.Even if engineers build a silicone(body,it's still a grand challenge to construct flexible versions of essential parts,such as a source af power. "Although soft robotics is still in its early stage,it holds great promise for several applications,such as search-rescue operations and exploration,"Barbara Mazzolai and Virgilio Mattoli of the Italian Institute of Lechnology'Center for Micro-BioRobotics,wrote in a comment."Soft robots might also open up new approaches to improving wellness and quality of life." 28.What's the special feature of"Octobot"? A.It's soft. B.It's made of metal. C.It's very small. D.It looks like an octopus. 29.What's the disadvantage of traditional robots? A.They're hard to control. B.They're too heavy to move. .They can't predict conditions. D.They can't behave well all the time. 30.One of the biggest challenges is to build Octobot's A.silicone body B.complex components C.precise movements D.flexible power source 31.What's the possible application of"Octobot"? A.Medical research. B.Life rescue. C.Machine operation. D.House cleaning. 4/8 4/8 D Growing crops in piling rows indoors under controllable artificial lights can produce more food per square foot while using less land and water than traditional outdoor farms.But this vertical farming technique is also energy intensive and expensive,Researchers are now finding that adjusting light to cater to the unique requirements of each crop can promote stronger,healthier growth and simultaneously cut down on energy use. Researchers have developed a computer program that can control lighting to better both photosynthesis( and electric bills.The computer program adjusts the intensity of grow lights hourly based on the changing cost of electricity. This "smart lighting"could potentially cut vertical farms'electricity costs by up to 12 percent,says Leo Marcelis,leader of the research team.Such savings could lead to tens of thousands of dollars in annual cost reductions,backed by data from the 2021 Global CEA Census Report-a survey of the indoor and controlled environment agriculture industry. But how might indoor crops grow well under dynamic lighting?Marcelis and his colleagues tested how leafy greens reacted to light patterns that changed hourly.Plants were exposed to varying light intensities:one group of piants grew under high--then-low intensity lighting intervals()while another enjoyed brighter momings and dimmer afternoons.Interestingly,both conditions resulted in leaves and mature weights similar to those grown under standard fixed lighting. While the new program operated without predetermined lighting conditions,Marcelis indicates there is potential for reducing electricity costs.Continued research that tests dynamic lighting on larger scales is needed,as the research was carried out at the single--plant level,but not yet at the whole crop stand level,mentioned Marcelis. He also cautions against expecting immediate benefits from dynamic lighting for vertical farming.Other critical issues remain to be resolved before vertical farming can help feed the world. 32.What is a disadvantage of vertical farming? A.Cost--effective. B.Labor-intensive C.Energy--consuming. D,Technically-challenging. 33.What influences the adjustments of grow light intensity? A.Variations in power costs. B.Growth stages of the crops. C.Outdoor lighting conditions. D.Changing electricity supplies. 34.What did researchers find about indoor crops? A.They grow better under fixed lighting. B.They remain uninfluenced by sunlight. C.They output more under dynamic lighting. D.They react similarly to varying light patterns. 35.What may Marcelis agree with? A.There are still some Jimitations in the research. B.The new program helps save on electricity bills. C.Vertical farming will be a major trend in the future. D.Dynamic lighting is a useful way to get rid of hunger. 第二节阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳逃项，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Why People May Stare at You You may have experienced the situation where someone staring at you,such as when you're quietly seated on a bus,only to find that the person across from you is loeking at your feet.Did you put on two different shoes? No,you check your shoes-both are the same.36 A new study by Hannah-Scott and colleagues from the University of London suggested that people stare because faces,especially the eyes,provide many useful non-verbl clues about a person's mental state.37 5/8 5/8 Observing what others look at offers a glimpse into their thoughts. 38The study also found that people may focus on others'lips during talks.If you feel someone's gaze on your mouth while speaking,it's likely not an indication of romantic interest,but rather that they might not hear you well.Similarly,people may look at your hands when you gesture.As they may be trying to understand your actions when you are talking or performing a task. The study showed that people tend to direct their gaze at the part of the body that provides the most information.39 They get the audience to focus on their faces while performing hand tricks.This technique helps switch attention from their hands during card tricks or coin magic. Scott's study concluded that people are not naturally biased to focus an someone's face.Instead,they are drawn to the body parts that provide the most relevant information.40 But when someone is performing a manual task,it's the hands that draw the gaze.This also explains why magicians often talk to engage their audience's attention on their faces while performing tricks with their hands. A.So,what causes such stares? B.But it's not just eyes that draw stares. C.The eyes,contain socially relevant information. D.This explains how magicians apply misdirection. S If someone is speaking,the eyes attract attention. F.Sometimes,such intense stares can make us feel uneasy. The way people talk can also attract stares during conversations. 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。 Liang Wenfeng,bom in 1985 in Zhanjiang,Guangdong,is a pioneer in artificial intelligence.41 by primary school teachers in a small town,he was good at math and technology despite limited resources.At 17, he passed the college entrance exam and 42electronic information engineering at Zhejiang University, where he explored machine learning for trading. In 2015,Liang co-founded Huanfang Quantitative,an Al-driven investment firm.His innovative() 43 led the company to manage over 100 billion yuan by 2021.This success 44 his ambition to deal with greater challenges. In 2023,Liang established DeepSeek,45 develop accessible AI technology,especially for children in remote areas.DeepSeek's high-performance,affordable AI models gained global 46,and by January 2025,its app became the most downloaded in both China and the U.S.,surpassing ChatGPT. Liang's success47 not only intelligence and hard work but also a deep understanding of technology and the courage to 48.He believes China can lead in global tech contributions.His story inspires others to dream big and achieve extraordinary things,which makes a(n)49 to them. Liang always looks for 50 partners who share his vision.In his opinion,working with such people can 51 the development of the company.He also thinks that having a 52 attitude is crucial on the way to success. When facing53,Liang never gives up.54,he meets them head-on and tries his best to find solutions.His 55 and determination are what make him stand out. 6/8 6/8 (/41.A.Raised B.Realized C.Adapted D.Deserted 42.A.achieved B.studied C.taught D.brought 43.A.education B.role C.approach D.manners 44.A.finished B.declined C.boosted D.improved 45.A.pretending to B.failing to C.refusing to D.aiming to 46.A.fame B.recognition C.wealth D.education 47.A.reflects B.accesses C.comments D.concerns 48.A.engage B.increase C.invite D.innovate 49.A.ability B.quantity C.chance D.difference 50.A.strong-willed B.well-dressed C.like-minded D.warm-hearted 51.A.speed up B.slow down C.put off D.set up 52.A.positive B.negative C.disapproval D.pessimistic 53.A.success B.challenges C.achievements D.faults 54.A.Moreover B.Therefore C.Finally D.Instead 55.A.decision B.solution C.perseverance D.benefit 第二节（共15题，每题1分，满分15分） On May 22,when a Jiangxi Opera appreciation class 56 (schedule)to begin,the lecture hall at Nanchang University was crowded with over 100 people. More students continued to pour in,57(cause)Chen Li,the professor to give the lecture,to relocate the class to a larger place.Having taught the course for many years,Chen focuses on the history,melodies and performance characteristics of Jiangxi Opera.It is her teaching style,which combines live performances, 58 sets her class apart. Often59(dress)in Jiangxi Opera costumes in her class'Chen transforms the classroom into a stage to win 60(prefer)of her students.Wearing traditional clothes,the students lose themselves 61 (entire)in the world of Jiangxi Opera."Tn my class,I urge them to come to the stage and experience the whole process for62(they),"Chen said. Zhou Xiaoli,who once performed in Chen's class,found her interactive teaching method unique and 63(appeal)and has developed an interest in this art form."I thought Jiangxi Opera boring and outdated before,64 her class made me love it,"she said. Jiangxi Opera has deep historical roots.During the 1950s and 60s,it thrived in Leping City with more than 400 ancient stages,over 20 percent of which have been well-preserved65the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 2018,Jiangxi Opera appeared on the Spring Festival Gala stage for the first time. 二.根据课本原文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 66.Students who are angry,afraid or experiencing (焦虑)may have their arms crossed in front of their chests and their legs closed or crossed,like they are guarding their bodies. 67.Following the reindeer were the Sami people,who made this t their home. 68.Whichever and whatever you like,there is an i theme park that will appeal to you! 69.Being in such a beautiful and wild place makes me feel b to be alive. 70.The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is a to the culture you are in. 7/8 7/8 第四部分写作（共两节，湖分40分)第一节（满分15分） 假设你是北京某中学的李华，作为志愿者，将带领来访学者C1去故宫游览。请你写一封电子邮件，告知 他这次行程安排，内容要点如下： 1.故宫简介：2.出发时间和地点： 位置 位于北京市中心，旧称紫禁城，占地72万平方公里 历史 始建于1406年，是明、消两个朝代的皇宫 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： 紫禁城the Forbidden City5A级5A-class遗产relics Dear Carl, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（湖分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 a warm afternoon,we first saw "Big Red"when my father,mother,and I(Frank)stopped as usual to have a look and do a bit of dreaming at Eaton's department store window on our way home. Amongst beautiful toys lay a stunning red satin()dress.Mother's eyes fixed on it."My goodness,"she whispered,"Look at that,She then glanced down at her own heavy grey wool coat,worn every winter for as long as I could remember.Mother,constantly doing chores like laundry,tending pigs,and gardening,always wore practical housedresses and an apron )She owned just one or two "special"dresses for significant events and made most of our comfortable,simple clothes. "What a silly dress",she said to herself,shaking her head."Who on earth would want such a big thing?"Yet, as we walked away,she turned back for one last look."My goodnessl You'd think they'd display something useful.” As Mother's Day approached,the red dress was soon forgotten.Mother,intensely practical,never spent money on non-essentials(必孺品).“There are things we need more than this,”she'd insist..Choosing her gift was difficult.When asked,she requested only useful items like tea towels or a new basin. During our last trip to town before Mother's Day,with us driving up Main Street,Mother suddenly shouted: Look",She pointed excitedly as father drove past Eaton's."That big red dress is gone",she exclaimed in disbelief. Shaking her head,she questioned,"Who'd be fool enough to buy such a dress?"But I was certain I was aware of a distinct trace of longing()beneath her words.The absence of the dress seemed to highlight its beauty rather than erase it from memory. Paragraph 1: On the morning of Mother's Day,Mother gota large box that read"Eaton's Finest Basin"on its wrapping paper. 0f. Paragraph 2 &0F "Oh Frank..."She choked up and couldn't say a word,tears welling up in her eyes. 8/8 8/8