上海市行知实验中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

上海市2025学年高二年级第一学期英语期中试卷 考试说明：1、满分：100分；考试时间：90分钟 2、试题答案全部做在答题纸上。 Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (Total 20) Section A (10) Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. This afternoon. B. This morning. C. Tomorrow. D. Next week. 2. A. A waiter. B. A shop assistant. C. A cashier. D. A postman. 3. A. 11. B. 3. C. 7. D. 8. 4. A. At a cinema. B. At an airport. C. At a hotel. D. At a railway station. 5. A. They had better not go out. B. To get some yogurt is a good idea. C. It’s too cold to walk in the snow. D. He prefers milk to yogurt. 6. A. She asks the man to open the window. B. It is cold inside. C. She doesn’t want to open the window. D. She prefers the fresh air. 7. A. Mom doesn’t like wine. B. They’ve already got plenty of wine. C. They are going to buy what they need. D. They’ve got enough food for the party. 8. A. The boy doesn’t have to clean the screen of his computer. B. There’s not enough time for the boy to clean both. C. The desk is such a mess and needs cleaning. D. The boy’s mother will do the cleaning for him. 9. A. Touched. B. Amused. C. Annoyed. D. Bored. 10. A. They can’t speak English. B. The microphone doesn’t work well. C. They are not familiar with his topic D. The speaker is speaking too fast. Section B (10) Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. In the 1690s. B. In the 1860s. C. In the 1890s. D. In the 1960s. 12. A. To be paid more than their male colleagues. B. To be given the same chance to succeed. C To win respect from their male colleagues. D. To get promoted more quickly than their male colleagues. 13. A. Women’s ability to do important jobs. B. How to have more freedom. C. Concrete issues as well as attitudes and beliefs. D. How to contribute to the communities. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. To recall his own childhood. B. To help his children become more mature. C. To spoil them on purpose. D. To make up for his pity that he didn’t have it in his childhood. 15. A. They take possessions and support from their peers for granted. B. They are responsible for building the life that their parents desire. C. They are willing to support their peers if necessary. D. They become more mature and responsible. 16. A. To love and provide for children. B. To help children become kind and responsible. C. To help children get what they need. D. To help children meet their goals. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. He is confirming his flight reservation. B. He is booking a hotel for next week. C. He Is making a reservation for a flight. D. He is changing his flight schedule. 18. A. To cut losses. B. To save money. C. To have a window seat. D. To have the ticket mailed. 19. A. On May 19th. B. On May 15th. C. On May 20th. D. On May 21st. 20. A. He saved about fifty dollars on the ticket. B. He will pick up the ticket by himself. C. He can get the ticket at three o’clock. D. His seat is by the window. Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (10) Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Life is a continuous journey of learning. From the moment we are born, we begin the process of discovering the world ____1____ us. As we grow, our thirst for knowledge and understanding only increases, ____2____(lead) us to pursue different forms of education and experiences ____3____ help us expand our horizons and grow as individuals. In the early years of our lives, we engage in the process of learning through play and exploration. Through toys and games, we learn about cause and effect, social interactions, and how to get problems ____4____(solve). As we progress into our formative years, we begin to hone in on more academic skills like reading, writing, and math. These foundational building blocks set us up for success in school and beyond. As we transition into adulthood, our focus shifts towards career-related fields and lifelong learning becomes increasingly important. In this stage of our lives, we begin to specialize in areas that align with our interests and talents, ____5____ it is technology, healthcare, education, or another profession. We also begin to embrace the idea ____6____ learning is a never-ending process and a lifelong journey. Lifelong learning not only benefits our professional development but also our personal growth. It helps us ____7____(maintain) a youthful mindset, stay connected to the world, and continues to push us to grow as individuals. We can embrace this concept by seeking out new hobbies or ____8____(continue) education courses that introduce us to new concepts and ideas Learning is a critical component of human growth and development. It allows us to broaden our horizons, gain new skills, and pursue our passions. Lifelong learning is not just a phase ____9____ a mindset that we should embrace throughout our lives. As we continue to journey through life, let us never stop exploring and learning ____10____ new. Section B (10) Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. belonging B. benefits C. forms D. global E. individual F. participate G. periodical H. positive I. resources J. stress K. transforms Volunteerism is a powerful force that ____11____ indlviduals and communities. It provides an opportunity to give back, connect with others, and make a(n) ____12____ impact. Volunteering ____13____ society in numerous ways. It helps improve communities by providing services and resources to those who need them most. It also creates a sense of ____14____ and strengthens relationships within communities. Volunteering can take many ____15____ from helping at a local food bank to mentoring a child, there are countless ways to lend a helping hand. It doesn’t matter if you have a lot of time or ____16____, every little bit counts. Volunteering benefits the ____17____ as well. It helps to build skills and competencies, providing valuable experience and knowledge. It also acts as a form of therapy, helping to reduce ____18____ and improve overall well-being. Volunteering is not only a local phenomenon but a(n) ____19____ one as well. People from all over the world come together to ____20____ in volunteer activities that help those in need. It is a beautiful sight to behold and a reminder of our interconnections and responsibility to one another. We can help to create a better world for tomorrow. Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section A (15) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Chinese Dama: The Worldwide Square Dancers These middle-aged women, often decked out in matching pink tracksuits and headbands, have been ____21____ in cities and towns across China, from the bustling squares of Beijing to the picturesque alleyways of Guilin, ____22____ passersby with their exuberant dance moves. But recently, this fad has spread its wings and reached beyond China’s borders, captivating the world with its charm and ____23____. The phenomenon of Chinese Dama dancing in squares has received attention from all over the world. Media outlets from Hollywood to Hong Kong have been ____24____ this phenomenon, amazed by the women’s skills and unwavering spirit. Square dancing has always been part of Chinese culture and is considered a(n) ____25____ way of exercise and relaxation. But what sets these Dama apart is their infectious energy and their ____26____ to share their love for dance with the world. The dance moves themselves are ____27____ enough for anyone to learn, making it a great way for Dama to keep fit while also ____28____ with others. Synchronized dancing not only helps improve physical coordination but also promotes teamwork and social harmony. It’s no wonder then that this ____29____ has taken off so rapidly, resonating with people from all walks of life. The synchronized dance movements, energetic music, and the ____30____ atmosphere that emanates from within make people feel awe towards these Dama. These Chinese women have proven with their enthusiasm and vitality that ____31____ is just a number, and that it’s never too late to follow your dreams or pursue your passion. They have shown the world that dance is a universal ____32____ that anyone can learn, no matter their age or background. Dama dancing in squares is not only a colorful addition to China’s cultural landscape but also a(n) ____33____ that dance is a powerful tool for promoting well-being, unity, and joy. These Dama have become a(n) ____34____ to people around the world, reminding us that we can always find ways to keep active, connected, and happy, ____35____ our age or circumstances. 21. A. moved B. promoted C. quitted D. spotted 22. A. delighting B. dismissing C. distracting D. disturbing 23. A. costume B. energy C. history D. music 24. A. citing B. covering C. crediting D. criticizing 25. A. effective B. emotional C. encouraging D. exceptional 26. A. devotion B. emergency C. reluctance D. willingness 27. A. complicated B. powerful C. regretful D. simple 28. A. competing B. debating C. participating D. socializing 29. A. theft B. thread C. threat D. trend 30. A. jealous B. joyous C. noisy D. sorrowful 31. A. age B. crowd C. distance D. wealth 32. A. language B. performance C. style D. tradition 33. A. candidate B. donator C. participant D. reminder 34. A. declaration B. inspiration C. objective D. obstacle 35. A. however B. no matter C. regardless of D. whether Section B (22) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) On Jan. 3, a netizen (网民) nicknamed “Programmer Humor” published a short story on his micro-blog. It said that there was an old lady who swept nearly every inch of his Internet company. When she passed by a programmer, she took a look at the codes on the programmer’s computer and kindly reminded him, “Be careful, the stack is overfilled!” Certainly, it is a casual and fictitious (虚构的) story made up by the micro-blogger. However, no one would have guessed that the short blog would eventually cause the first great Internet meme (网络快速爆红现象) of 2011 in China. Suddenly, the mysterious “Sweeping Old Lady” is showing up nearly everywhere and reminding professionals of their mistakes. From 8 a. m. on Jan. 5, some netizens collected stories of the “Sweeping Old Lady” and found she had appeared to give advice in 150 kinds of careers. A netizen even said he had met with a similar situation in real life. Actually, the “Sweeping Old Lady” is not new figure, but is based on the “sweeping monk (和尚)”in Louis Cha’s famous Kung fu novel of “Tian Long Ba Bu”. The “sweeping monk” is an old monk and does the lowest class of work in Shaolin Temple, but he is actually the No. 1 master in the noel both in Kung fu and in the study of Buddhism. The “Sweeping Old Lady” is also a great modest master. Lots of netizens wish that they could have such a lady beside them to give them precious suggestions at a key time. Although there may be 1,000 “Sweeping Old Ladies” in 1,000 people’s minds, it cannot prevent the “Sweeping Old Lady” from becoming the most popular figure on the Internet. “Programmer Humor” said he is just a programmer in the real world and once he saw the story about the “Sweeping Old Lady,” he wrote it down in his micro-blog because it was funny. He never knew who the original writer of the story was and never thought the story could be so popular. 36. What quality does the “Sweeping Old Lady” have? A. Honest and knowledgeable. B. Modest and patient. C. Modest and knowledgeable. D. Honest and patient. 37. Which description about the “Sweeping Old Lady” is right? A. She is an old lady good at sweeping the Internet. B. She is just an imaginary figure created by a netizen. C. She is well-know as the old “sweeping monk.” D. She likes to give instructions everywhere. 38. What can we infer from the text? A. The sweeping old lady is always looking down on the people around her. B. We should ask sweeping old lady for advice when meeting with difficulties. C. People want to have a “Sweeping Old Lady” nearby to do the cleaning. D. We shouldn’t judge a person by his or her appearance and we’d better respect everyone. 39. What does the author think of the “Sweeping Old Lady”? A. She should be praised and respected. B. She shouldn’t mind others’ business. C. She should go in for network. D. She shouldn’t show off before professionals. (B) Spanish-American Institute Student Cub Notes Free and Low Cost Gyms, Health Clubs and Pools NYC Department of Parks Recreation Centers www.nycgovparks.org Recreation Centers: The NYC Department of Parks has many Recreation Centers throughout New York City. Recreation Centers offer a wide range of free and membership programs and services. Some have indoor swimming pools. Almost all have weight rooms, basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, art studios, game rooms, etc.  All Recreation Centers offer a wide range of programs such as aerobics, dance, tai chi, fencing, computer classes, and art. Many programs are free and open to the general public but many require membership.  You do not need to be a New York City resident to use a Recreation Center. You may use your annual membership at any and all Centers. Use one near the Spanish-American Institute and then use one near your home.  Costs: Free and membership programs. Standard annual membership is $50 for Recreation Centers and $75 for Recreation Centers with pools. (Do you know anyone 55 and older? The senior membership is only $10 a year.) Standard annual membership provides scheduled access to the gym, pool, and all the other facilities. Instructor-led courses such as aerobics, martial arts, music, or yoga may require an additional fee.  Membership and Program Information: Go to the www.nycgovparks.org home page. On the “Facilities” menu, click on “Recreation Centers.” On the “Recreation Centers” page, you will find information about membership and fees. You will also see links to Recreation Facilities by borough (Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island). On the “Facilities” menu, you may also want to check out other NYC Department of Parks facilities such as beaches, ice skating rinks, nature centers, running tracks, soccer fields, etc. Recreation Centers: There are several Parks Department Recreation Centers in each borough. After you go to the “Recreation Centers” page and click on a borough, you will find a list of the centers in that borough with their addresses, phone numbers, and web links. The list will look like that for Manhattan below. Click on the link for a particular Center to learn more about its services, schedules, and programs. 40. What special benefits can an annual member of Recreation Centers enjoy? A. Having access to all the facilities all year. B. Experiencing all programs and services free. C. Taking free Instructor-led courses. D. Using only the center near your home free. 41. If your parents and grandparents (both over sixty) want to get the memberships, how much will they pay? A. At least $20. B. At least $120. C. At least $180. D. At least $220. 42. You will probably fail to find ________ on the www.nycgovparks.org home page. A. the cost for various memberships B. the locations of recreations centers C. the staff and provided services D. the facilities, phones and web links Section C (8) Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. When I say “Chinese is hard”, the first question you might ask is, “Hard for whom?” A reasonable question, since Chinese people seem to learn it just fine. So I mean Chinese is hard for me, a native English speaker trying to learn Chinese as an adult, with the help of textbooks, tapes, conversation partners, etc. ____43____ They may have spent years of their lives hitting their heads against the Great Wall of Chinese. So, why Is Chinese so hard? Because the writing system is complex. Beautiful, complex, mysterious. I, like many students of Chinese, was first attracted to Chinese because of the writing system. It is surely one of the most fascinating scripts in the world. The beauty of the characters is indisputable. Everyone knows that Chinese is hard because of the huge number of characters one has to learn. A lot of popular books and articles just make this difficulty seem to be not that important, saying things like “You really only need to understand 2,000 Chinese characters or so to read a newspaper”. Nonsense. ____44____ I often had to look up several characters per line, and even after that I still had trouble understanding the whole article. Because the language doesn’t correspond to an alphabet. Imagine the kind of task faced by the average Chinese adult who decides to study English. What skills are needed to master the writing system? That’s easy: 26 letters. Now consider an American as a Chinese learner. How can he master the Chinese writing system? There is nothing that corresponds to an alphabet. ____45____ How many such parts are there? It depends on how you define “part” plus a lot of other details. In a word, the number is quite large, vastly more than the 26 letters of the Roman alphabet. Because it just isn’t very phonetic. What about memorizing so many characters? Now imagine that you a learner of Chinese, have just the previous day met the Chinese word for “president” (总统，zongtong) and want to write it. What processes do you go through in retrieving the word? Well, very often you just totally forget. You can repeat the word as often as you like. ____46____ A. And, of course, for the many other westerners. B. Then you will understand how the word is made up. C. I couldn’t comfortably read a newspaper even when I had mastered 2,000 characters. D. The language is surely difficult for Chinese children as well. E. The sound won’t give you a clue as to how the character is to be written. F. What you meet are various parts that make up the characters. Ⅳ. Translation (3+3+3+4) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. The loss of her loved one was a great trial to her, but she found strength in her faith and hope for the future. 47. 她踮起脚尖站着，试图够到黑板的顶部。(tiptoe)(汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________ 48. 语言运用需要足够的词汇量为基础。(base) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________ 49. 面对人类活动，该地区的一些罕见物种正面临着灭绝的威胁。(be threatened with) (汉译英) ____________________________________________________________________ 50. 很多国际组织敦促双方应该保持冷静，寻求更好的方法解决问题。（urge v.） （汉译英） ____________________________________________________________________ Ⅴ. Guided Writing (10分) 51. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你们学校有两种学习安排：一是学校为学生安排解答困惑或补习知识遗漏点，二是鼓励学生自己学习解决困难。你会选择哪一种学习方式？请结合实际情况，举例并说明你选择的理由。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 上海市2025学年高二年级第一学期英语期中试卷 考试说明：1、满分：100分；考试时间：90分钟 2、试题答案全部做在答题纸上。 Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension (Total 20) Section A (10) Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1. A. This afternoon. B. This morning. C. Tomorrow. D. Next week. 2. A. A waiter. B. A shop assistant. C. A cashier. D. A postman. 3. A. 11. B. 3. C. 7. D. 8. 4. A. At a cinema. B. At an airport. C. At a hotel. D. At a railway station. 5. A. They had better not go out. B. To get some yogurt is a good idea. C. It’s too cold to walk in the snow. D. He prefers milk to yogurt. 6. A. She asks the man to open the window. B. It is cold inside. C. She doesn’t want to open the window. D. She prefers the fresh air. 7. A. Mom doesn’t like wine. B. They’ve already got plenty of wine. C. They are going to buy what they need. D. They’ve got enough food for the party. 8. A. The boy doesn’t have to clean the screen of his computer. B. There’s not enough time for the boy to clean both. C. The desk is such a mess and needs cleaning. D. The boy’s mother will do the cleaning for him. 9. A. Touched. B. Amused. C. Annoyed. D. Bored. 10. A. They can’t speak English. B. The microphone doesn’t work well. C. They are not familiar with his topic D. The speaker is speaking too fast. Section B (10) Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. In the 1690s. B. In the 1860s. C. In the 1890s. D. In the 1960s. 12. A. To be paid more than their male colleagues. B. To be given the same chance to succeed. C. To win respect from their male colleagues. D. To get promoted more quickly than their male colleagues. 13. A. Women’s ability to do important jobs. B. How to have more freedom. C. Concrete issues as well as attitudes and beliefs. D. How to contribute to the communities. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. To recall his own childhood. B. To help his children become more mature. C. To spoil them on purpose. D. To make up for his pity that he didn’t have it in his childhood. 15. A. They take possessions and support from their peers for granted. B. They are responsible for building the life that their parents desire. C. They are willing to support their peers if necessary. D. They become more mature and responsible. 16. A. To love and provide for children. B. To help children become kind and responsible. C. To help children get what they need. D. To help children meet their goals. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17. A. He is confirming his flight reservation. B. He is booking a hotel for next week. C. He Is making a reservation for a flight. D. He is changing his flight schedule. 18. A. To cut losses. B. To save money. C. To have a window seat. D. To have the ticket mailed. 19. A. On May 19th. B. On May 15th. C. On May 20th. D. On May 21st. 20 A. He saved about fifty dollars on the ticket. B. He will pick up the ticket by himself. C. He can get the ticket at three o’clock. D. His seat is by the window. Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A (10) 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. around 2 leading 3. that##which 4 solved 5. whether 6. that 7. maintain ##to maintain 8. continuing 9. but 10. something Section B (10) 【11~20题答案】 【答案】11. K 12. H 13. B 14. A 15. C 16. I 17. E 18. J 19. D 20. F Ⅲ. Reading Comprehension Section A (15) Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. D 29. D 30. B 31. A 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C Section B (22) Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) 【36~39题答案】 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A (B) 【40~42题答案】 【答案】40 A 41. B 42. C Section C (8) Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. 【43~46题答案】 【答案】43. A 44. C 45. F 46. E Ⅳ. Translation (3+3+3+4) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. The loss of her loved one was a great trial to her, but she found strength in her faith and hope for the future. 【47题答案】 【答案】She stood on tiptoe, trying to reach the top of the blackboard. 【48题答案】 【答案】The use of language needs to be based on a sufficient vocabulary. 【49题答案】 【答案】Faced with human activities, some rare species in this region are being threatened with extinction. 【50题答案】 【答案】Many international organizations urge both sides to keep calm and seek better ways to solve the problem. Ⅴ. Guided Writing (10分) 【51题答案】 【答案】 In our school, there are two learning arrangements: one is that the school arranges teachers to answer students’ questions or make up for knowledge gaps, and the other is to encourage students to learn and solve problems independently. I prefer the latter. Last semester, when I faced difficulties in physics, I didn’t immediately ask for teachers’ help. Instead, I reviewed my notes, searched for relevant materials online, and tried to figure out the problems by myself. This self-learning process not only helped me understand the concepts better but also improved my ability to solve problems independently. In conclusion, choosing to learn and solve problems independently can cultivate our self-study skills and critical thinking, which are essential for our future development. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $