江西赣州市2025-2026学年第一学期期末高二英语试卷

赣州市2025~2026学年度第一学期期末考试 12.What do the experts recommend? A.Losing weight day by day. B.Exercising the whole body. 高二英语试卷 2026年2月 C.Having your blood pressure taken daily 13.What does the man like doing? 注意事项： A.Jogging. B.Walking. C.Riding bicycles. 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 听第9段材料，回答第14至第16三个小题。 2回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用 14.When did the man come back? 橡皮擦千净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无 A.About two years ago. B.About five months ago. C.Last month. 效。 15.What did the man do after graduating from university? 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分) A.He went to Britain for study 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答 B.He visited his friend in town. 题卡上。 C.He worked for disabled people. 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 16.What does the woman think of her job? 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， A.It's boring. B.It's difficult. C.It's satisfying. 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 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。 段对话读两遍。 17.Where will they have lunch? 1.What size does the woman want? A.In a park under a tree. A.Size 8. B.Size 10. C.Size 12. B.In a restaurant garden. 2.How does the man feel about his job? C.In Cambridge city center. A.He enjoys it. B.He dislikes it C.He wants a new one 18.When was the tree named "Washington Elm"? 3.When will the woman have dinner? A.In1864. B.In1775 C.n1964 A.At 6:00 pm B.At 7:00 pm. C.At 8:00 pm. 19.How was the tree's age confirmed? 4.Where does this conversation most probably take place? A.By historical records. A.In a bookstore. B.In a museum. C.In a shopping mall. B.By counting growth rings. 5.What is the woman going to do? C.By examining its branches A.To buy a silk dress. B.To attend a party. C.To wear a new dress. 20.What happened to the tree in the end? 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） A.It was moved to a park. 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 B.It was carefully protected. 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 C.It was destroyed in a storm 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至第8三个小题。 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 6.What does the man want to do? 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A.To buy some medicine. B.To buy some books. C.To post a letter. 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： 7.What does the woman ask the man to do? A A.To lend her a bike. B.To get some books. C.To buy some medicine. Vox Mundi University (VMU)is one of the world's leading universities,known for innovation,creativi 8.What might be the matter with the woman? and research.We are now seeking exceptional scholars to join us as Assistant Professors/Associa A.She has got a cold. B.She can't sleep well. C.She hurt herself. Professors/Professors/Chair Professors (on substantiation-track)in all academic fields with special focuses 听第7段材料，回答第9至第10两个小题。 One Health,Digital Society,Smart City,Matter,Brain,and related interdisciplinary areas. 9.What is the man doing? Research fields of particular interest include,but not limited to: A.Planning a tour B.Looking for a hotel C.Trying to find a book ■ biomedical science and engineering 10.What is the woman's suggestion for the man? ◆ veterinary science A.Buying a specific travel book. ◆ computer science and data science B.Booking a hotel in advance. ◆ neuroscience and neural engineering C.Visiting the Island of Pearl. bio-statistics and AI-healthcare 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13三个小题。 Al/robotics/autonomous systems 11.How does the woman get the information about arm exercises? ● aerospace and microelectronics engineering A.By talking to an expert. B.By reading an article. C.By listening to the radio. computational social sciences 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第1页（共8页） 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第2页（共8页） Successful candidates should have a demonstrated ability to build a world-class research programme 25.What can we know about the Starbucks FoodShare program? related to Vox Mundi University (VMU)strategic research areas,plus a commitment to education and student A.It sells unsold food at lower prices. mentorship.Candidates must possess a doctorate in their respective field by the time of appointment. B.It helps reduce food waste effectively. Please click here to visit Colleges,Schools and Departments in Vox Mundi University: C.It was created especially to help Stacy. https://www.cityu.edu.vmu/academic/colleges-schools-and-departments D.It provides free coffee to shelter residents. Vox Mundi University is an equal opportunity employer.We are committed to the principle of 26.Which of the following words best describes Stacy Nichols? diversity.Personal data provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related A.Diligent and devoted. B.Outgoing and confident. purposes. C.Brave and grateful. D.Ambitious and independent. 21.What is a must-have requirement for the successful candidates? 27.What is the text mainly about? A.A doctorate in their own field. A.The importance of coffee in daily life. B.Rich experience in student mentorship B.A woman's journey from receiving to giving C.A good knowledge of interdisciplinary areas. D.The ability to set up an international research team. C.A food donation program for reducing waste 22.What do we know about Vox Mundi University? D.The challenges of managing a Starbucks store. A.It mainly hires local candidates. B.It uses data for academic purposes It's the morning of your big exam,and you're panicking because you haven't been to a single class C.It will keep applicant data secret forever. all semester.Thankfully,it's just a dream.But why are you still having school-related dreams years after D.It ensures fair treatment and values diversity. graduating? 23.What is the text? Dr.Alex Dimitriu,a psychiatrist and sleep medicine doctor in Menlo Park,Calif.,says that dreams of A.A short story. B.A scientific report. feeling unprepared can arise from stress in your day-to-day life.But dreaming specifically about feeling C.A university introduction. D.A job advertisement unprepared at school,he says,could be because those are such formative years in people's lives."For a lot of us,school is really the first time that we got that feeling of stressful non-preparation,"he says. Lots of coffee.” Another explanation,according to Seltermanan,an associate teaching professor of psychology at Johns That's how Stacy Nichols,the manager of a Starbucks store in California,describes her days.She Hopkins University who researches dreaming,is that people may be reminded of school based on the time of supervises 26 staff at her store.She's loving it. year.For instance,the end of August and beginning of September may trigger more memories or dreams of However,a few years ago,Stacy was in a much different place.But a little banana loaf,and a lot of inner school,since that's when the academic year starts. strength helped change her life. These types of dreams are so common that having them every once in a while isn't typically something to “When you're in an abusive(虐待的)relationship,your whole life turns upside down,”she said, be concerned about.But if you're having them a lot,that could be a sign of another issue,such as having too In 2015,that's what Stacy was facing.But that Christmas,she made a change. much stress in your life.Dimitriu recommends that people try addressing that stress either by making a change "I decided to take the first step to reclaim my life and leave,"she said."I packed up my stuff and went to in their life to eliminate it or finding ways to cope with it. a shelter.” Some people may also have weird or stressful dreams because of poor sleep hygiene(),Dimitriu says When she got there,Stacy had a place to stay and fresh meals every day. He recommends that people go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time each day,and avoid eating large "When I walked into the kitchen,there was a plate of Starbucks pastries.I sat there with my little banana meals or drinking alcohol before going to sleep.And he encourages people to schedule some time loaf and said to myself,'OK,everything's going to be OK."" to unwind before bed."The human brain can't go from 100 miles per hour to zero in 20 minutes,"he says. The shelter Stacy stayed at received food through the Starbucks FoodShare food donation program. Stress dreams are "a reminder to focus on relaxing,and a reminder to focus on sleep,"Dimitriu says."I Through the program,Starbucks donates unsold ready-to-eat meals from local stores such as breakfast cannot underscore enough how important sleep is." sandwiches,protein boxes,pastries and more.This high-quality food would be otherwise buried undergound. 28.Why does the author mention the dream he made? Stacy's bravery and strength pushed her to leave her abuser for good.And,the stability and support from A.To lead into a topic. B.To support an idea. the shelter helped too. Now,Stacy has an opportunity to give a little back.Her Starbucks store is also part of the FoodShare C.To explain a concept. D.To present an example. 29.What can we know about frequent school-related dreams? program,donating unsold food to food pantries and other programs in her area.Because of the dedication of Stacy and her staff,they're able to provide a little extra help-and maybe some banana loaf-to people facing A.They are a normal phenomenon. hunger in her community. B.They may indicate great stress in life 24.What did Stacy Nichols do on Christmas in 2015? C.They happen during the summer holiday. A.She left her abuser for a shelter. D.They largely reflect unhappy school experiences. B.She started making banana loaf. 30.What does the underlined word"unwind"in paragraph 5 probably mean? C.She worked at a Starbucks store. A.Reflect. B.Stretch. C.Prepare. D.Relax. D.She turned to the FoodShare program. 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第3页（共8页） 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第4页（共8页） 31.What can be a suitable title for the passage? 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） A.How You Manage Stress before Bedtime 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。 B.When Stress Dreams Most Likely Happen Social anxiety can turn simple conversations into stressful experiences.It may make you feel like C.Why You still Have Stress Dreams about School everyone is watching you,or that your words won't be good enough.This often leads to physical symptoms D.How You Remove Stressful School-Related Dreams like a fast heart or dizziness,and mental blocks like a blank mind. 36 D Practice in low-pressure settings. Plastic pollution remains one of the most serious environmental problems worldwide.For many years, Before big events like reunions,chat with waiters or neighbors or co-workers scientists have tried to create workable biodegradable(可生物降解的)alternatives..However,.many plastics, 37 They are just a low-pressure way to build self-esteem.Over time,you'll gain a sense of comfort and including those using natural materials like bamboo or seaweed,have often been difficult to break down confidence as you venture into larger social settings effectively on a large scale,limiting their real-world use. Prepare some go-to phrases. An important step forward now comes from research at Rutgers University,inspired by nature's own Rehearse 2-3 simple conversation starters.If you're a foodie,find out if your conversation partner has efficient systems.Noticing that natural materials such as DNA break down relatively easily,researchers found tried any great new restaurants. 38 This helps you keep the conversation going without having to the reason:these biological molecules (contain special built-in chemical parts known as "neighbouring freeze and leave to go to the bathroom. groups."These groups help the material break down from within.By creating artificial versions of these parts Use the echo(▣声)technique. and adding them during the plastic-making process,scientists can now design materials with a specific, 39 For example,if they say,"they're struggling at work,"you can repeat back their words, planned lifespan-whether meant to last days,months,or years. "Struggling?"They'll most likely begin an explanation.This makes them feel heard and keeps the This new technology is to create plastics with finely-tuned lifespans that could quickly break down, conversation going without you having to think of new responses. showing great promise for short-use items.Products like food packaging and other short-lived consumer Find an anchor. materials could be made to stay strong during use but degrade safely soon after,offering a clear environmental Hold a cold drink or touch a small object like a fidget toy.Such physical actions can give your nervous benefit. system something to anchor to when you're feeling anxious.This can put you back to the present moment and However,the technology has limits.It is not yet suitable for long-term uses where materials must stay control feelings of anxiety. strong for decades,such as in buildings or cars.Another current drawback is its need for UV light,including 40 ordinary sunlight,to start the breaking-down process.This means plastics thrown away in landfills or covered Tell friends you need to leave early,or use lines like "It was really nice talking to you-I'm going to up will not break down as they should. check in with Jane."to politely end conversations.This helps reduce anxiety about feeling trapped in a Key issues must be solved before wide use.The safety of the small pieces left after breakdown needs conversation. careful testing to make sure they are not harmful to nature.Scientists are still working to improve the system, A.Have an exit strategy ready. mainly aiming to enable decomposition (without light exposure. B.Express your needs honestly. Still,this progress in creating plastics with a planned lifespan is a significant move forward.By building C.These small interactions don't need deep meaning. controlled breakdown into the material itself,it opens a practical path toward smarter plastics that do their job D.They will be happy to share more stories with you. and then safely disappear,which could help reduce the lasting problem of plastic pollution E.Repeat what others say and encourage them to explain. 32.What is the advantage of the new plastic developed by researchers? F.Here are some practical strategies to help you talk with calm A.It's stronger than traditional plastic G.You can also ask about their recent trips if you love traveling. B.Its breakdown time can be precisely set C.It decomposes faster than regular plastic 第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） D.It's made entirely from natural materials. 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 33.What enables the new plastic to break down? 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。 A.Being buried underground for months. I grew up outside Sanmenxia,Henan,east of the Qinling Mountains.As a child,I 41 B.Exposure to high temperatures in landfills exploring nearby bamboo forests,where I collected eatable bamboo shoots and 42 flexible bamboo C.Natural materials like seaweed or bamboo fibers into toys. D.Special chemical groups added during production My family moved when I was 5,but I always 43 the gentle curve of bamboo trunks and their 44 34.What can we know about the decomposition process? to stay stable during wild winds. A.It works better in wet conditions. My parents,both high school teachers,45 me to pursue a PhD.I followed their 46,joined B.It requires high temperatures to start. Mathematical Olympiad training and focused on my schoolwork. C.Dark environments prevent decomposition. But at 16,my mother died of cancer.In my grief,I 47 dropping out of high school to 48 my D.The breakdown products are definitely safe. family as a chef.My grades sank from the top 10 to the bottom 10 in my class. 35.What does the author think of the the new technology? Before I gave up my education,my father 49 me of the bamboo forests and said,"Like bamboo, A.Useless. B.Promising. C.Perfect. D.Impractical. 50 but don't break."Reconnecting with the bamboo that once brought me joy,I continued my studies.My father 51 me bamboo crafts to acknowledge my 52 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第5页（共8页） 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第6页（共8页） Now,I teach ecology and remote sensing to undergraduate and graduate students and conduct research to Dear Mr.Smith, raise awareness of sustainable bamboo forest management.My students 53 me as the"bamboo teacher," and often share photos with me of bamboo they've encountered.I am 54 to my father for showing me how to draw inspiration from bamboo's persistence,and when my students face 55 I encourage them to Yours sincerely, find their own“bamboo paths'” Li Hua 41.A.avoided B.enjoyed C.hated D.feared 42.A.crafted B.grew C.divided D.grouped 第二节（满分25分） 43.A.forgot B.remembered C.ignored D.described 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。 44.A.freedom B.weakness C.difficulty D.capacity The gym was so quiet that I could hear my own heartbeat.The scoreboard showed a tie,78-78,in the 45.A.permitted B.forced C.encouraged D.helped championship game.The final buzzer (could sound at any moment.I stood alone on the free-throw line. 46.A.wisdom B.influence C.advice D.guidance given two shots that would decide the game.My palms were sweating.One thought crossed my mind:would 47.A.considered B.continued C.delayed D.imagined this moment be the beginning of my basketball career,or the end? 48.A.start B.support C.visit D.love A year ago,I was the boy at the very end of the bench.I wasn't tall or particularly coordinated 49.A.reminded B.warned C.accused D.convinced so the coach rarely put me in games.Even when I did play,I was so nervous that I would miss even the 50.A.defend B.resist C.bend D.expand simplest passes.My teammates never blamed me,but the disappointment in their eyes felt like a small thorn 51.A.gifted B.taught C.showed D.sold in my heart. 52.A.creativity B.talent C.courage D.persistence I would never forget my first official game last semester.We were leading by two points in the final 53.A.point to B.respond to C.turn to D.refer to moments when the coach surprisingly sent me in to play defense.The opponent immediately attacked me, 54.A.polite B.grateful C.nice D.rude their weakest point,scored,and drew a foul.We lost.I was crying in the locker room,apologizing to everyone. 55.A.hobbies B.chances C.challenges D.rewards But the team captain just patted my shoulder and said,"Basketball is a team sport.We win and lose together as a team.” 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） That night,the coach found me practicing alone."Do you know why you always underperform?"he 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。 asked,pointing at the court."It's because you're too focused on proving yourself,and you forget why you're In a Berlin studio,Ismet Himmet,48,guides students through the flowing movements of tai chi.He has standing here in the first place."He told me to close my eyes."From today on,"he said,"I want you to take spent over three decades on Chinese martial arts,transforming 56 began as a personal passion into a 200 extra shots every day.But before each shot,you must look at the basket and believe the ball will go in." lifelong mission of 57(culture exchange. From that day on,the empty court became my best friend.I practiced at dawn;I practiced after dark. Himmet first encountered kung fu in 1991 and traveled to China in 2000 to learn 58 direct )from Dribbling,jumping,shooting-I repeated each movement thousands of times.During the toughest moments,I masters.In 2006,he established an academy in Berlin,which is committed to the internal martial arts.Today, would sit on the sidelines with the basketball in my arms,looking at my worn-out shoes and sore fingers, his school offers classes in tai chi,baguazhang,xingyiquan and more,59(attract)students of all ages. wondering if all this hard work was worth it. Thousands of kilometers away in Shanghai,She Yuran is on a similar journey,only in the opposite way. But now,with thousands of eyes in the gym fixed on me,I suddenly understood the meaning of all that He 60(introduce to historical European martial arts at university.Starting with the German classical effort.At this moment,all the sweat,tears,and dreams were held in the basketball in my hands. fencing(),he threw 61 he into the study of historical weapons.In 2015,She co-founded a martial 注意： arts club,which integrates historical European martial arts and Chinese martial arts 62 a structured 1.续写词数应为150左右： curriculum.The club now has more than 200 members,with over half studying German fencing. 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Though 63(separate )by vast distances,the two men share a common purpose:using martial arts as 64 vehicle for cross-cultural dialogue.Their work shows how ancient 65 form can cross I took a deep breath,my fingertips gently rubbing the familiar lines of the basketball. borders,spark mutual respect,and continue to live on. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） When the referee's final buzzer sounded,the entire gym burst into cheers 第一节（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你校将举办一场关于“赣南客家文化(Gannan Hakka Culture)”的展示活动。请 你给外教Mr.Smith写一封电子邮件，邀请他作为嘉宾参加活动。邮件内容需包括： 1.活动的目的、时间、地点与内容： 2.表达诚挚的邀请，并期待他的到来。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第7页（共8页） 2025-2026学年度高二（上）英语期末试卷第8页（共8页）