江苏省南京市中华中学2025-2026学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题

南京市中华中学2025-2026学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语 考试时间：120分钟满分：150分 命题：高蓄 审核：王华 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1.Where will the family spend their summer holiday? A.In Australia. B.In Canada C.In Japan.- 2.What are the speakers doing?. A.Rcading a book. B.Writing a letter. C.Collecting money. 3.What does the man want to buy? A.A sofa. B.A bookshelf. C.Atable. 4.How did the woman feel about the technology competition? A.It was easy. B.It was frustrating. C.It was interesting. 5.What does the woman advise the man to do? A.Go to the grocery store.B..Do shopping online. C.Visit the Internet cafe 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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题 将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 Why does the man talk to Sarah? A.To ask for information.B.To extend an invitation. C.To make an appointment. 7.What does the man plan to do? A.Lead the discussion.B.Redesign the system. C.Reschedule the meeting 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the woman excited about? A.Touring Los Angeles.B.Meeting Aunt Audrey. C.Taking the fat cat home. 9.How long does it take the speakers to get to Los Angeles fram home? A.About two hours.B.About three hours C.About four hours. 10.What will the spoakers most probably do next? A.Continue driving.B.Turn back home. C.Feed their stomachs. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What happened when the man was climbing mountains? A.He had a bad cold.B.He lost his equipment. C.He was stuck in bad weather. 12.What caused the loss of the man's legs? A.Low temperature.B.A fall in the mountain. C.An unsuccessful operation. 第】面共9页 13.What did the man decide to do after losing his legs? A.Design new climbing shoes. B.Make equipment for the disabled. C.Use technology to fight his disability. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What do people say about the paintings at the art exhibition? A.They are full of life.B.They tell true stories. C.They lack clear meanings. 15.What does Harmony in Chaos try to show? .A.Various colors.B.Life iourneys. C.Social harmony 16.What can art bring to people according to the man? A.Emotional support.B.Self-reflection. C.Total relaxation. 17.What does the woman offer to do for the man? A.Pay for the cafe visit.B.Treat him to an exhibition.C.Tell him an interesting story. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.When wilrall vehicles sold in California be electrically powered? A.By2026. B.By2030. C.By2035. .19.What may inspire California to lead in environmental efforts? A.Its diversc natural beauty. B.Its unique coastal location. C.Its fastest growing population. 20.What is the speaker mainly talking about? A.The temnerature rise in Califoria. B.The new rules announced in California C.The development of electric cars in California 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第-节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A COMMUNITY SCIENCE What is Community Science? Community scicncc cngages the public in scientific inquiry,often cooperating with professional scientists.Discover how it's practiced in our parks! About Our Community Science Programs The Parks Conservancy's community science programs combine landscape-scale research with community involvement and education.Volunteers help monitor species and ecosystems,filling gaps in our knowledge about local environment.These programs offer a chance to learn new skills and connect with public lands through participation in science.We couldn't build this knowledge without our volunteers! Programs Include: BioBlitzcs:One-day events surveying biodiversity using the iNaturalist platform. .Marin Wildlife Watch:A mountain-wide study using motion-activated cameras to track mammal 第2项共9页 populations. .California Giant Salamander Inventory:Documenting this rare species using crowd-sourced data. Golden Gate Raptor Observatory:A coopcrative cffort to protect Califoruia's raptor populations. Bioquests:Multi-day campaigns tracking specific species,also using iNaturalist. This work is done in partnership with our agency partners,academic institutions,and nonprofit conservation organizations,which enhances our impact and contributes to global datasets.By participating, you get to learn new skills and contribute to these important bodies of knowledge about the world. How to Participate Check our calcndar for events and opportunities.Stay updated by signing up for One Tam's seasonal newsletter.Each program has unique requirements,and training is provided free'for volunteers.For questions,email communityscience@onetam.org or visit One Tam's website for more information. 21.What do volunteers help with in the community science prugrams? A.Organizing public engagement events.B.Educating the public alone. C.Designing research projects. D.Tracking local ecosystems. 22.How do program BioBlitzes and Bioquests record species data? A.By using the iNaturalist platform. B.With motion-activated cameras. C.Through crowd-sourced data. D.By regularly reviewing the event. 23.What do the programs offer to volunteers? A.Paid training. B.Monthly magazines. C.Chanccs to learn new skills. D.Tools for wildlife tracking. B John Hartnett's path to becoming a skilled furniture restorer was unexpected.Unlike many of his classmates who thrived in traditional academic settings,John often felt out of placc."wasn't a bad student, but I didn't connect with how things were taught,"he says.He believed his future was somewhere else,but he didn't know where until a school woodworking project sparked a deep and immediate passion within him.- This initial interest led him to pursuc formal training in furniture making and restoration.It was during this period that he truly understood the depth of the craft.He learned not only the skills but also the patience and Tespect for the material.For John,restoration was far more than simple repair;it was a'process of uncovering history.Each piece of furniture,with its unique scratches and wcar,told a story of past times. He felt a sense of responsibility to preserve these stories for the future. After finishing his training,John started his own workshop.His days are now spent bringing damaged and aging fumniture back to its former glory.The work is challenging,requiring careful analysis and a steady hand.However,the greatest reward comes from the cmotional connection he builds with his clients. Often,they bring items of great emotional value-a grandmother's favorite chair or a table around which a family has gathered for decades.Seeing their joyful reactions upon seeing a cherished piece restored is,for John,the most satisfying part of his job. Looking back,John fcels he has found his true calling.He has built a meaningful career by doing the work he truly loves,combining his hands-on skill with a dcep appreciation for history and family memories. 第3项共9项 He believes that in our fast-paced world,the act of restoring and valuing well-made old objects is a powerful statement.It's a reminder of quality,sustainability,and the lasting stories that connect us all. 24.Why tid John often feel out of place in traditional academic settings? A.Because he couldn't adapt to the teaching methods. B.Because he was not good at his lessons at school. C.Because he had a strong passion for woodworking. D.Because he wanted to pursue a career in furniture restoration. 25.What can we learn about furniture restoration from Paragraph 2? A.It is a simple and easy craft. B.It helps preserve historical stories. C.It only requires basic repair skills. D.It focuses on material replacement. 26.What can we infer from Paragraph 3 about John's work? A.It requires little skill but much patience. B.It mainly focuses on repairing expensive furniture. C.Clients often complain about the high cost of restoration. D.The emotional satisfaction outweighs the technical challenges. 27.Which of the following words could best describe John Hartnett? A.Diligent and brave. B.Intelligent and warm-hearted. C.Responsible and professional. D.Understanding and emotional. C Getting into arguments with strangers online or family members at the dinner table can feel a bit like debating with a brick wall.We are probably all guilty of feeling like we arc right,cven if we don't have all the facts This phenomenon is called the"illusion of information adequacy (IOIA)". "Interpersonal conflict is on the rise,driving increases in anger,anxiety,and general stress,"says Angus Fletcher,a researcher at the Ohio State University.'We wanted to look into those misunderstandings and see how they could be reduced." In the study,the team surveyed 1,261 Americans online.All the participants read an article about an imaginary school with water shortage.Group one read an article that only gave reasons for merging ( with another school that has better water Group two read an article that only gave reasons for the schools staying separate and hoping for other solutions to the problem.Group three was the control group that read both,sets of the arguments. They found the majority of the first two groups belicved they had enough information to decide what to do.They said they would follow the recommendations in the article they read and thought others would make the same decision.About 55 percent of the control group recommended the schools'merge. The team calls this belief IOIA.Fletcher describes it as,"The less our brain knows,the more confident it is that it knows all it needs to know.This makes us leap to confident conclusions and decisive judgrhents, when we miss necessary information." The team also found some were willing to change their minds-once they had all the facts.Timing 第4页共9贞 also plays a role.The people in the study changed their opinions that were recently formed,not long-held beliefs. According to Fletcher.one of the best ways to reduce IOIA when disagreeing with someone is to stop and ask,"Is there something I'm missing that would help me understand their position better?"This can help reduce unnecessary interpersonal conflict. 28.What was the main goal of Fletcher's research? A.To find ways to irnprove debate skills. B.To explore how to minimnize misunderstandings. C.To explain why it is necessary to stick to facts. D.To identify types of information sources. 29.Why did participants in Group one and two tend to have IOIA? A.They were exposed to one-sided arguments. B.They were worried about the school's situation. C.They received a lot of false information. D.They held deep-rooted beliefs 30.What does Fletcher suggest to fight IOIA? A.Establishing interpersonal bonds. B.Encouraging others to see the big picture C.Seeking to bridge the information gap. D.Stressing the weaknesses in others'positions 31.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A.What Contributes to Sensible Decision-making? B.Does Interpersonal Conflict Lead to Stress? C.Can Conversations Affect What We Believe? D.Why Do People Insist They Are Correct? D Are you happy?What does occur to me is that there is more to life than simply the pursuit of happincss.. Imagine that scientists have invented a machine that can be hooked()up to your brain so that it can give you every pleasurable experience you could ever want.These scientists have designed it so that you can't distinguish between those pleasurablc fcclings you have yourself and those that come from the machine,making you blesscdly unaware you are actually floating in a tank,with electrodes()in your brain. So,offered the chance to be hooked up to the machine for the rest of your life,would you choose the machine or real life?The vast majority of people would choose real life,despite some discomfort,sorrow, and upset.This thought-experiment aimed to show that there is something other than pure pleasure that gives our lives meaning.As humans,we need contrast in our emotions-the dark to make the light much brighter for us. Was Michelangelo happy when he was painting the Sistine Chapel?No one really knows,but he was probably quite frustrated and angry at times as well as bored,lonely and tired.He might have neck pain for most of it from looking up to paint for hours.But he didn't do it to feel happy.It gave him a strong sense of 第5页共9页 purpose,meaning and accomplishment.Surely this is what is at the heart of what drives us What's also interesting is that it's hard to say whether we reallv.ue happy or not.A psychiatry professor said that happiness is often experienced in retrospect-we look back on a rime of our lives,an event or a moment and recall it with happiness.When we say we were happy in a relationship,for example, what we often meamis that recalling that relationship gives us happiness now. 32.What is the function of the machine mentioned in Paragraph 2? A.Boosting your brain power. B.Creating desired pleasure. C.Detecting the surroundings D.Helping you identify feelings. 33.Why does the author mention Michelangelo and his creation? A.To prove the impact of artistic creativity B.To recognize his huge contribution to art. C.To show the importance of emotional contrast. D.To inspire other ambitious artists to work harder. 34.What does the underlined word"retrospect"in Paragraph 5 mean? A.A scene. B.A procedure. C.A condition. D.A'review. 35.What does the author intend to convey in the passage? A.Life goes beyond happiness. B.Life highlights hope. C.Life calls for rapid action. D.Life reflects your thoughts. 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。 According to a 2024 attention study by King's College London,49%of the UK public are experiencing "popcorn brain",a mental state featuring divided attention and wandering thoughts. 36 In response to the findings,psychologist Tina Chummun gives her top tips. Adopt the mind map method.1o manage a distracted mind,write down everything,like appointments, worries and to-dos,without organizing it initially.Ouce everything is on paper,group these into life areas like work or emotional well-being.3 This creates order and gives your brain permission to concentrate. Every time you feel your thoughts wandering,give vourself three seconds-breathe in,name what you're feeling,and redirect your focus.38B:y doing so,vou may tumn down the heat when your brain is working overtime. Minimizing tech is also the key to getting back on track in your daily life A full digital withdrawal is unrealistic.33 Then it could be followed by a five-minute-screen ume reward.It teaches your brain to tolerate stillness without teeling punished. At first,you may feel bored,as popcorn brain likes being 'gogo go'to feel safe."Go for a walk without music,or simnly stare out your window,"suggests Tina."Sit in silence and observe your thoughts.Let your brain breathe.It is sometimes exactly what your nervous system needs." So,are you ready to quiet the mental popcorn and get your focus back? 第6页共9页 A.Allow space in your day for dning nothing B.So,what's making our brains pop like popcomn? C Instead,go totally screen-free for 25-30 minutes. D.Starying distractions and feeding focus is a nice idea. E.Then ask yourself:what matters now and what can wait? F.They feel their attention less focused and deep thinking rarer. G.This practice enables you to slow down and manage emotions. 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Nelson Mandela once said,"If you talk to a man in a language he understands,that goes to his head.(f you talk to him in his language,that goes to his heart.'This quote expresses the 41 of language, and that's why I've always enjoyed leaming new languages.So far I've had a good 42 of four languages. German was the first language I taught myself.I don't 43exactly why I chose German. However,I do recall foeling completely 44 in the beginning.My journey began when I found an old grammar book in my grandmother's house and spent months 45it.However,instead of starting out excited,I became discouraged and almost 46. Then I came across an advertisement for language learning I._47 to give it a try.As I used the program,I created my own48:a fun and natural way to learn the basic rules of any language.It worked well,and I began to improve49. After about a year and a half,I 50 a group of Germans while traveling.They were51 by my German and asked,"Wie kannst du so gut Deutsch?"Theit.positive52inspircd me to continue studying. The extra I've learned is that if you53 a way that works for you,you can leam any language on your own.There is no one 54way to learn.What matters most is finding what helps you and keeping an open to new methods! 41.A.choice B.power C.struggle D.system 42.A.knowledge B description C.reference D.strength 43.A.appreciate B.recognize C.remember D.recommend 44.A anxious B.worried C frightened D.lost 45.A.designing B.revising C.reading D.teaching 46.A showed up B.gave up C.sent away D.pushed away 4/.A.decided B.refused C.promised.· D.expected 48.A.organization B.schedule C.strategy D.lccture 49.A.obviously B.suddenly C.extremely D.equally 50.A.arranged B.introduced C.admired D.met 51.A.touched B.confused C.amazed D.upset 52.A.wisdom B.comments C.movement D.summaries 53.A.beg B.find C.respect D.regard 54.A.perfect B.classic C.difficult D specific 55.A.space B.question C.secret D.attitude 第7页共9页 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Hanfu,our country's traditional clothing,has developed over the centuries.It allows customcrs to combine comfort with culture,style and elegance.In recent years it has enjoyed a revival,is driven by a renewed intcrest in traditional culture among young people and its growing lisible) on social media platforms. Caoxian county,_ key hanfu center in China,combines silk tradition with digital innovetion across its full industrial chain:design to marketing.When a few pcople in the county(begin) experimenting with making hanfu costumes for photo studios and performances in the early 2000s,no one made the prediction tHey were creating a bright future for the county.The hanfu made in Caoxian, _ecific)the horse-face skirt,gained international recognition through appearances at many clothing design competitions and Milan Fashion Week.These clothes have been exported to Australia,Canada and the European Union, ..enerate)12 billion yuan ($1.6 billion)in total sales last year. (fuel)by a youth-driven cultural revival,the county's hanfu industry is an example of the successful integration of traditional heritage digital innovation.It not only transforms the ancient aesthetics (into symbols of modern Chinese identity on the global stage,but also functions 6a new engine for increasing the income of local people and promoting rural revival. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分） 66.假设你是高中生李华，你校英文报正在举办题为“My Experience with an AI Learning Tool"的 征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.你所使用的AI学习工具的简介： 2.该工具对你学习的影响。 注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 My Experience with an AI Learning Tool 第二节（满分25分） 67.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。 The annual School English Festival was coming,and our class decided to perform a short play.Lisa,a quict and hard-working girl,was unexpectedly chosen to play the lead role.Although she knew her lincs well.the.idea of performing in front of the whole school made her increasingly nervous. Wendy,Lisa's desk mate and a naturally confident girl,had a supporting role.She noticed Lisa's growing anxiety.During breaks,whilc others chatted happily,Lisa would sit alone,nervously reviewing her script. On the day of the final rehearsal ()something unexpected happened.When delivering her most important line,Lisa's mind went completely blank.A few students giggled )Lisa's face turned red with embarrassment,and she wished she could disappear.The teacher called for a short break. Upset,Lisa rushed into the empty hallway,tears in her eyes.She thought about quitting.As she took out her phone to message her mom,a friendly voice interrupted her."Don't worry,everyone forgets lines sometimes,"said Wendy with a warm smile."The most important thing is to enjoy ourselves and tell the story well."She then spent the next fifteen minutes nractioing the lines with Lisa,suggesting breathing techniques and encouraging her to put more emotion into her performance.She even shared her own experience of stage fright,which made Lisa feel much better. On the night of the performance,the school hall was packed.As the opening music began,Lisa stood behind the curtain,her heart pounding.She took a deep breath and glanced at Wendy,who gave her a reassuring smile and a thumbs-up. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Taking a deep breath,Lisa walked onto the bright stage. After the successful performance,Lisa found Wendy backstage. 第9页共9页