上海市延安中学2025-2026学年第一学期期末考试高二年级英语试卷

上海市延安中学2025学年第一学期期末考试 高二年级 英语试卷 (考试时间：90分钟满分100分) I.Listening comprehension Section A(5%) 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.In a factory. B.In a hotel room. C.At a reception desk..D.In a classroom. 2.A.10 minutes. B.20 minutes. C.30 minutes. D.40 minutes. 3.A.Good weather.B.Heavy traffic. C.Getting up early.D.Tneir plan tomorrow. 4.A.She doesn't like eating the cake. B.She is trying to buy some cake. C.She is leaving to take a flight. D.She is going on a diet now. .A.Nervous. B.Relaxed. C.Confident. D.Fine. 6.A.She didn't hear about John being fired. B.She is surprised that John was dismissed. C.It's not wise of John's boss to dismiss him. D.John is certain to be fired sooner or later. 7.A.To write a letter.B.To look for the pen.C.To help her. D.To paint the bookshelf. 8.A.The game was not at all wonderful. B.The guest team was not strong. C.Their team was actually very bad. D.The No.5 player missed the basket too often. 9.A.The woman should go to another counter. B.The woman gives the man so many choices. C.The man dislikes the sandwiches offered there. D The man is having trouble deciding what to eat 10.A.The man should work hard. B.The man should turn down the job offer. C.The man may have another chance. D.The man can apply for the job again. Section B(10%) Directions:In Section B,you will hear two passages and a longer conversation,and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation.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 is the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 1I through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A..Atuniversity. B.During his army service. C.Working in the power station. D.Trying to start his own business. 12.A.His company.- B.His parents.> C.Some businessmen. D.American companies. 13.A.John Baird dicd of illness and overwork D TV was not yet popular in the mid-193Us C.The BBC did not stop its TV service in World War D D.Americans gave John Baird more support than British businessmen. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.The six-day rain.B.A raging river. C.A rescue helicopter.D.A life-saving cow. 15.A.She found a fallen tree trunk on her farm. B.She fainted for a while after her fall. C.She waited for rescue until midnight. She brought Lizzie to the school gym. 16.A.She was left behind the herd because she was too old. B.She liked licking people's faces because sbe was the favorite. C.She saved Nancy's life by helping her find a small "island" D.She left the island later and was rescued by the Red Cross Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.To inquire about a famous physicist. B.To ring back to report his findings. C.To ask for information about the library. D.To take notes with a pencil and paper. 18.A.Darlington. B.New York C.Manchester. D.London. 19.A.The method of refrigeration frorh low temperature physics B.His and his wife's work on very high frequency radio-es C.His findings about normal laws of cause and effect. D.The 244 inventions he had patented throughout hs life 20.A.She used to be a student at the Upiversity of London. B.She worked with Dennis Hutton on all his achievements. C.She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics twice D.She stayed in New York for only three weeks. Section A(10%) Directions:After reading the passages below,fill in the blanks to make the passages 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. A Few Minutes of Brisk(快速的)Activity Walking from room to room,running up and down stairs to deliver folded laundry,or taking ajog around the block...What if you (21) look at all the things you do daily and know which ones best help or hurt your brain? A recent study attempted to answer that question by(22) (ties activity monitors to the legs of nearly 4,500 people in the United Kingdom and tracking their 24-hour movements for seven days.Researchers then examined (23) participants'behavior affected their short-term memory,problem-solving and processing skills. Here's the good news.People who spent "even small amounts of time in more vigorous activities -as little as six to nine minutes -(24) (compare)with sitting,sleeping or gentle activities had (25)(high)cognition (scores,"said study author John Mitchell. Moderate physical activity is typically defined as brisk walking or bicycling or running up and down stairs.Vigorous movement (26) (range)from jogging,swimming to biking up a hill, basically any activity(27is able to boost your heart rate and breathing. The study found that doing just under 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day led to improvements in study participants'working memory.In addition,10 minutes of such activity had its biggest impact on executive processes (28) planning and organization. The cognitive improvement was modest,but as additional time(29) (spend)doing the more energetic workout the benefits grew,Mitchell said. "Given we don't monitor participants'cognition over many years,this may be simply (30) those individuals who move more tend to have higher cognition on average,"he said. "However,yes,it could also imply that even minimal changes to our daily lives can have downstream consequences for our cognition." Section B(10%) Directions:Complete the sentences with the words or phrases in the box.Each word or phrase can only be used once.There is one extra that you do not need. A thrive B.collective C.compatible D元 E.drown artifact F.fulfilling G.erowding 任yeiB I-profound J.workaround K.sensational 31.She found the most part of her career was mentoring young,passionate artisans. 32.Creative minds in environments that value inquiry over simple,routine answers. 33.The news story caused a stir,but after a few days everyone forgot about it. 34.Our class's efforts in the charity drive raised a significant amount of money for the local community. 35.Facing a software bug,the programmer devised a clever to complete the task on time. 36.In the art class,we learned a creative method of fabrics with different patterns. 37.The museum's most precious is a beautifully preserved vase from the Ming Dynasty. 38.The documentary about the universe left a impression on me,changing how I see our place in the cosmos. 39.Thoughts about the upcoming exam are in,making it hard to focus on anything else at the moment. 40.She turned up the radio to out the noise from next door. Section C(10%) Directions:Complete the article with the words or phrases in the box.Each word or phrase can only be used once.There is one extra that you do not need. A.termed B.brilliantly C.excel D.opposed E.crafted F.stress G.advance H.channel I.perform J.namely K.novel The Incredible Unexpected "I'm sorry I wrote such a long letter;I didn't have time to write a short one."This quote by Mark Twain is one of my favorites.His clear message of "less is more"is expressed in a41way that surprises the reader..We normally associate "long'”with"hard''and“short'”with“easy.”Mark Twain 42 reverses this to create a chemical reaction in the mind of the reader.A good writing style,whether fiction or non-fiction,is filled with what some genius 43 "the inevitable unexpected."But having a clear message is the precondition. Not long ago,prominent Chinese novelist Yu Hua got himself into hot water for recommending that students memorize sentences well44to capture the teachers'attention and improve their scores on the zhongkao and gaokao.While this strategy has its merits,he neglected to45 one essential writing rule:first comes the message and then comes the style. But,aside from passing entrance examinations,why should young people46at essay writing?On the super-fast information highway of modern life,with video games,social media and vlogs,aren't essays becoming a relic of the past?In truth,writers these days are likely to starve if they go it alone.Nevertheless,developing writing skills is one of the best ways to47 your future career.Good writing is a reliable record of your intellectual ability,not to mention a48for presenting your sense of humor,your attitude,and your personality. It is difficult to give a perfect description of what makes a good writer.However,I think good writers love reading good writing.They read books like detectives looking for clues-making notes on the side.While reading,they ask themselves what this author's message is and how he or she delivers it and catches the reader by surprise.The answer will lead to the inevitable unexpected, 49,foreshadowing the conclusion in the beginning.This is a skill that takes years of practice. Whether good writers are made as50 to being born is a classic chicken-and-egg dilemma that will not be resolved here.My guess is that giving priority to passing on a clear message, and developing a unique writing style to drive that message home will go a long way towards a decent piece of work.Practice makes perfect,so what are you waiting for? II.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. A star athlete at the college where I work recently stopped by my office.After committing a few unforced errors during a weekend match,she was51by self-criticism."I can't stop beating myself up,"she told me."I'm at52 fitness,and I practice hard.How is this happening?" This student,like many I teach,believes she should be able to53the outcomes of her life due to her hard work.It's a sense that all-nighters in the library and hours on the field should get her 54where she needs to go. I study and write about resilience,and I'm noticing a troubling spike (in students like this athlete.When they win,they feel powerful.When they55what they imagine they should accomplish,however,they are crushed by self-blame. We often talk about young adults56failure because their parents have protected them from discomfort.But there is something else at play among the most57in particular:a false 58 that they can achieve anything if they are willing to work for it. Psychologists have 59 this phenomenon onto a misapplication of"mind-set"research, which has found that praising children for effort will increase academic performance.Developed by psychologist Carol Dweck,mind-set education has entered classrooms around the world.60 a 2018 analysis found that while praising effort over ability may benefit high-risk or economically disadvantaged students,it does not necessarily help everyone. One possible explanation comes from Suniya Luthar and Nina Kumar,who argued in a research paper that for teens in wealthy,pressure cooker communities,"it is not a(n)61of motivation and perseverance that is the big problem.Instead,it is unhealthy perfectionism,and difficulty in 62 when they should." Instead of allowing our kids to beat themselves up when things don't63,we should all question a culture that has taught them that feeling anything less than64means they're lazy, that how they perform for others is more important than what actually 65 them,and that where they go to college matters more than the kind of person they are. 51.A.scared off B.put on C.torn apart D.held up 52 A.peak B.intense C.present D.worthwhile 53.A.reverse B.control C.unite D.decline 54.A.exactly B.consistently C.longingly D.coincidentallv 55.A.fall short of B.compete with C.amount to D.look forward to 56.A.trampling over B.drawn to C.steeped in D.suuggling with 57.A.intelligent B.privileged C.unconventional D.special 58.A.rumour B.promise C.shortcut D.application 59.A.sourced B.stuck C.led D.projected 60.A.Therefore B.Gradually C.However D.Consequently 61.A.account B.approval C.challenge D.lack 62.A.flying open B.going off C.backing off D.catching up 63.A.go their way B.follow the routine C.push the limits D.do them good 64.A.humiliated B.urged C.overwhelmed D.entitled 65.A.awaits B.boosts C.cures D.inspires Section B(15%) Directions:Read the following 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) From The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain Tom appeared on the sidewalk with a bucket of whitewash and a long-handled brush.He surveyed the fence,and all gladness left him.Thirty yards of board fence nine feet high.Life to him seemed hollow,and existence but a burden. He began to whitewash.Soon he gave up.It was impossible.He sat down,discouraged. He remembered a planned swimming party and wept.The other boys would be free to play while he worked.He took out his worldly wealth and examined it-bits of toys,marbles,and trash;enough to buy maybe half an hour of pure freedom.He put his treasure back. At this dark and hopeless moment,an inspiration burst upon him!Nothing less than a great, magnificent idea. He took up his brush and went to work.Soon Ben Rogers came in sight.He would probably make fun of him,which was exactly what Tom dreaded. "Got to work,hey?"said Ben. Tom wheeled suddenly,painting a masterly stroke."Why,it's you,Ben!I wasn't noticing." "I'm going swimming,I am.Don't you wish you could?But of course you'd rather work- wouldn'tyou?” Tom examined the boy up and down."What do you call work?" Why,isn't that work?” Tom went on with his whitewashing,and answered carelessly,"Well,maybe it is,and maybe it isn't.All I know is,it suits Tom Sawyer." "Oh come,now,you don't mean to let on that you like it?" The brush continued."Like it?Well,I don't see why I oughtn't to like it.Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?" That put the thing in a new light.Ben stopped nibbling his apple.He watched Tom's artistic sweeps,then,with growing interest,began to wish he could try.Soon,he was bargaining for a turn, offering Tom the core of his apple.And Tom,with reluctance,let him take the brush 66.What is Tom Sawyer's initial feeling when he looks at the fence? A.Calm acceptance of his responsibility. B.Eager excitement to start a new project. C.Deep despair and a sense of heavy burden. D.Anger to the one who gave the punishment. 67.What marks the major turning point in this excerpt's plot? A.Ben Rogers arriving in sight. B.Tom beginning to whitewash. C.Tom weeping about the swimming party. D.Tom having his“great,magnificent idea.” 68.Based on this episode of the novel,Tom is A.a perceptive reader of people. B.a hardworking and honest boy. C.a lonely and depressed outsider. D.an intelligent and charming leader. (B) Subtitles The miracle of life is not just about The miracle of life is not just about the moment one walks out of the ICU, the momentione walks out of the ICU but about how one chooses to live but about how one chooses to live afterwards. afterwards. Personal encounters with death Personal encounters with death are being translated into public are being translated into public resources, resources, used by doctors to guard other used by doctors to guard other patients. patients. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU)is a vital component of the modern healthcare ecosystem, managing cases where the margin for error is nonexistent.Since its formal establishment as a clinical specialty in 2008,critical care medicine in China has undergone a rapid professional transformation Moving beyond the mere adoption of advanced technology,the field has matured into an era of multidisciplinary integration and interational exchange. This documentary provides an inside look at the ICU at the Second Affiliated Hospital ofZhejiang University School of Medicine and West China Hospital of Sichuan University.It demonstrates the operational logic behind high-acuity interventions,such as the logistics of long-distance ECMO air transport.These cases bighlight a shift from reactive emergency response toward a model of proactive, precision-based management,illustrating how evidence-based medicine and rapid-response mechanisms function under pressure to stabilize patients in critical condition. However,clinical outcomes are only one aspect of the narrative.The documentary ventures beyond the sterile monitors to examine the profound human connections formed within the ward. Through the eyes of a former patient who bas returned to the hospital as a volunteer,the film explores a"cycle of life"-a phenomenon where the traditional boundaries between caregiver and patient blur into a shared journey of recovery. Featuring dialogues with department heads Dr Huang Man and Dr Kang Yan,alongside specialists from the Mayo Clinic and Duke University,the documentary situates China's ICU practices within a global context.These discussions trace the discipline's evolution and the ongoing efforts to refine a "Chinese approach"to critical care-one that is as much about technical precision as it is about the enduring trust between doctor and patient. 65.What do the subtitles from the documentary probably aim to prove? A.China's ICU care has quickly become more professional. B.How medical teams use evidence and quick action in emergencies. C.The deep human bonds formed in and beyond medical settings. D.China's ICU work fits into global medicine. 9.What technological advancements has the Affiliated Hospital case demonstrated in Chinese ICUs? A.Their operations have become more logical. B.Air can be transported from afar to treat patients. C.They may predict emergencies and stop them from getting worse. D.Increased pressure has required them to become more evidence-based. Which of the following is most likely to be title of the documentary mentioned? A.Development of ICUs B.Working mechanism of ICUs C.How the ICU connects people D.Stories from the ICU (C) Adolescents around the world have experienced a decline in their mental health over the past decade.Recent UK data suggests that one in six 7-16-year-olds and one in four 17-19-year-olds have a probable mental health condition,a clear rise from the one in nine and one in ten recorded in 2017, respectively.As 48%of those with a mental health condition first experience relevant symptoms before the age of 18,this increased mental health burden will negatively impact society and the economy,as well as adolescent and adult life.Many have raised concems that this trend has been caused,at least in part,by increased adolescent social media use,which has revolutionized how adolescents live,learn and interact:93%of 12-17-year-olds now report having a social media profile. To address these concems,academic investigation of social media use and adolescent mental health has increased substantially in recent years.Research teams have recruited adolescent populations in schools,universities or as part of broader community-based samples to identify cross- sectional and longitudinal (links between increased smartphone or social media use and scores on questionnaires of depression,anxiety,disordered eating and other meptal health symptoms.These studies have primarily found small positive associations.Some researchers have used these to argue that there exists a causal link between social media use and mental health declines (that is,"screen time,perhaps especially social media,may have larger effects on adolescent girls'mental health than on boys'and that is indeed what we found,with social media significantly correlated with depressive symptoms..."Such arguments,in turn,have been used to call for restrictive policy regulations to limit smartphone and social media use in adolescent age groups. However,many researchers have also questioned the strength of the current evidence base and highlighted that existing studies do not support the idea that there is a causal relationship linking social media use to mental health.Indeed,the literature provides many conflicting results.Researchers have not only debated about a lack of longitudinal or causal evidence,but have also disagreed about how to deal with the substantial individual differences present,which have been linked to factors such as age, geuder and ethnicity. 72.According to the first paragraph,what has happened to adolescents in the last years? A There's an increase in their mental health condition. B.15%more 17-19-year-olds have mental issues. C.48%of them have mental health problems. D.Their mental condition has burdened society. 73.The second paragraph is mainly organized by A.comparing historical and modemn investigations focusing on social media use. B.presenting the research response to the concerns and its typical findings. C.listing the contributors of teenagers'declining mental health. D.criticizing the methodologies of certain academic studies. 74.Which of the following is NOT employed by researchers intending to find the link between social media use and its impact on teenagers? A.Gender is counted as a factor.