山西太原市成成中学校2025-2026学年第一学期高二期中英语试题

太原市成成中学校2025-2026学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题 本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（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 Discovery Pass With a NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass, you can: ●get unlimited booked travel to more than 365 destinations on the NSW TrainLink Regional train and coach network. ●choose a pass that suits your travel plans: 14 days, one month, three months or six months. ●choose a class of travel that suits your style: Economy or First Class (Premium). Please note that you cannot book a child ticket online with a Discovery Pass. You will instead need to call 13 22 32 or visit a sales agent. Before purchasing a pass, please read the relevant terms and rules. A NSW TrainLink Discovery Pass is non-refundable and it cannot be assigned to another person. Prices Pass type 14 days 1 month 3 months 6 months Adult Economy $232 $275 $298 $420 Adult Premium $300 $350 $400 $550 Child Economy $121 $143 $154 $220 Child Premium $154 $176 $220 $275 How to purchase a pass and book trips Step 1: Purchase a Discovery Pass Choose a time limit and class of travel that suits your needs. Step 2: Book your trips After you purchase a Discovery Pass, you have up to one month to book your first trip. The time limit on your pass will start from the departure date of your first booked trip. All trips must be booked and taken before the expiry (到期) date indicated on the pass. You must book each trip before you travel. Find out more about ways to book your ticket? Visit our website: https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/regional-tickets-fares/ways-to-book-your-ticket 1. What can you do with a Discovery Pass? A. Choose a weekly or monthly pass. B. Book a ticket online for your child. C. Choose an Economy class or a First class. D. Get unlimited booked travel to less than 365 destinations. 2. How much should a father with two children pay for a three-month NSW Trainlink Discovery Pass for Premium Class? A. $620 B. $840 C. $606 D. $820 3. Which statement is true about booking trips? A. You should book each trip after you travel. B. You can give the pass to others before you travel. C. You can book and take your trip after the expiry time. D. You have to book your first trip within a month after purchase. B Our ship sailed on the sea into the Earth’s night. Here, there was no visible light from the Sun or the Earth Engines. But as we looked up, we children saw the starry sky for the first time in our lives. How breathtakingly beautiful it was! Ms Xing put an arm around us while pointing at the sky with her other hand. “Look, children! That is Proxima Centauri (比邻星), our new home!” With these words, tears ran slowly down her face. Before long, we were all in tears—even the captain and crew. We all looked in the direction that Ms Xing was pointing. There was only one point of light among the twinkling stars that shined constantly: Proxima Centauri—the only source of hope and comfort for a hundred future generations. “Whatever risks we might take, we will finally make it there!” said the captain, in an assured voice. On our way back from the sea, we saw the first sign that Earth had begun its journey. In the night sky, a huge comet had appeared. It was the Moon, abandoned by humankind. Lunar Engines had been installed to the Moon to force it out of its orbit so that a disastrous crash could be avoided as the Earth sped up and moved away. As it progressed, the gravitational tide of the Moon caused the ocean to swell, creating gigantic waves. We quickly got off the ship to our destination in the Southern Hemisphere. The next few days were the countdown to our departure. Finally came the big day! As Earth Engines was set at a full power, we got immediately blinded by the bright light from it. This acceleration created massive tsunamis hundreds of meters high that crashed onto the coasts of every continent. Burning hot hurricanes roared through the boiling waves, screaming with wild fury and pulling up almost every tree on Earth. Our Earth, with its blue tail cutting through the darkness of space, had set out on its long journey, and with it went all of humankind. 4. Why did we all cry when looking up into the sky? A. Because we had to abandon the Earth. B Because we were fascinated by the stars. C. Because we saw our new settlement. D. Because we felt lonely in the universe. 5. What was the function of the Lunar Engines? A. To protect the Earth from a deadly impact. B. To make sure the Moon runs in its orbit. C. To keep the moon at the same speed as the Earth. D. To shelter humans from the tide of the Moon. 6. Which of the following words can best describe the journey? A. Smooth and steady. B. Endless and hopeless. C. Exciting and entertaining. D. Ambitious and adventurous. 7. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A personal diary. B. A science fiction. C. A travel magazine. D. An academic article. C The chaos of travel through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) calms down when you walk into the Orchestrina. At the start of a 1,000-foot-long hallway connecting Tom Bradley International Terminal’s (航站楼) Great Hall to its west gates, the light softens to blue. What amazes passengers is the gentle waves of music that greet them as they are carried through the terminal by the moving sidewalk. Along the way, the music shifts between 30 compositions from well-known artists. The Orchestrina, a piece of public art equipment from L.A. radio and Dublab, is part of a new three-year contract for the station to program live music and sound art at LAX. It’s an introduction to L.A.’s experimental music and art scenes. As passengers are on edge over the many things going wrong in the skies these days, the Orchestria offers an experience of tasteful, mental peace. “That’s absolutely the intention, to offer, like, a break from the fast-paced urban schedule,” said Cohen, executive director of Dublab, “There’s a really interesting effect when you enter the hallway, coming down this long set of stairs and entering this blue light that completely surrounds you with music and field recordings where you can hear birds and wind passing through grass.” There are many events planned for the three years to come, as Dublab tries to make one of the most awful locations in the county somewhere you might intend staying longer and listening. “We desire to reflect our city, and I think we’ve got to bake the arts programming in as part of that. At the end of the day, we’re all just human beings using these public spaces.” explained Sarah Cifarelli, LAX Art Program Director. “That’s part of the point, though — to show off the city for anyone looking closely and make it gentler for anyone passing through. These are the things that you kind of live for, you work for, being part of the heartbeat of the city,” Cohen said, “It’s another step towards being integrated into the city whether intentionally or not.” 8. What impresses the passengers when they walk into the Orchestrina? A. The long hallway. B. The blue light. C. The moving sidewalk. D. The relaxing music. 9 What will Dublab’s three-year project bring according to Cohen? A. A refreshing interaction with nature. B. A momentary escape from busy routine. C. The increase in LAX’s commercial value. D. The promotion of local artists and their music. 10. What is the arts programming aimed at? A. Making full use of public spaces. B. Prioritizing showing off the city. C. Being mixed into the city’s identity. D. Speeding up the city’s development. 11. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A. Dublab’s Music: a Relief from Stress B. Exploring LAX: Finding Peace in Light C. LAX’s New Art Program: Peace in Chaos D. Orchestrina: a High-tech Design in the City D We’ve all experienced that moment when a word feels just out of reach, as if it’s ‌“on the tip of the tongue.” This frustrating phenomenon, called the tip-of-the-tongue (TOT) state, was traditionally thought to occur when our brains partially remember an answer. However, new studies challenge this idea, suggesting the TOT feeling might be more of a false mental impression than true memory recall. Simply believing you know something doesn’t guarantee you actually do. To explore this, researchers asked college students to answer 80 general-knowledge questions, each requiring a single-word response. If they couldn’t answer correctly, they were asked whether they felt the answer was on the tip of their tongue. They then guessed details like the word’s first letter, number of syllables, or sound. The results showed participants in TOT states were far more likely to offer partial information — five times more frequently in one experiment. However, the partial information was mostly inaccurate. For example, guesses about sounds or syllables were no more correct during TOT states than at other times. First-letter guesses matched the answer only slightly more often (about 11% vs. 8% in non-TOT states). Surprisingly, participants trusted their guesses 58% of the time during TOT states, compared to just 7% otherwise. This suggests the TOT feeling creates false confidence in partial information. Earlier research revealed the TOT feeling isn’t entirely false impression — participants score better on general-knowledge tests following such state (55% vs. 42%), but recent findings caution against complete trust in this. The study suggests this mental state may not result from partial information, but rather the opposite mechanism: The feeling itself could trigger (触发) memory-searching efforts. Anne Cleary, the study’s lead psychologist, explains, ‌“People might sense familiarity with the question itself. This feeling acts like a signal, telling the brain to dig deeper into stored knowledge.” The new findings on the TOT phenomenon have sparked extensive academic discussion, with scholars emphasizing their profound implications. These insights challenge existing memory models and urge a reevaluation of assessment methods in education and clinical settings, potentially reshaping future research directions. 12. What does the new studies reveal about the TOT feeling? A. It results from partial memory. B. It guarantees accurate answers. C. It might be a misleading impression. D. It reflects complete memory process. 13. What did students do in the experiments? A. Guessing answers based on syllables. B. Describing words’ meanings in detail. C. Answering 80 multiple-choice questions. D Providing one-word answers to questions. 14. What can be learned from the recent findings? A. Recall success triggers TOT, causing confusion. B. TOT follows memory failure, creating frustration. C. Familiarity triggers memory search, leading to TOT. D. Partial memories activate TOT, bringing familiarity. 15. Which of the following best describe the impact of the new findings? A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Narrow-focused. D. Unidentifiable. 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。 Food Choices Food is an essential part of our lives. We all need food to survive as it provides us with energy and nutrients for healthy growth and development. Eating a well-balanced diet can also help us stay fit and strong. ___16___ Fruits and vegetables are great for providing vitamins, minerals, and fiber to our diets. Grains such as rice, oats, and wheat provide carbohydrates which give us energy. Protein-rich foods like eggs, beans, fish, and meat help with growth and repair of tissues in the body. ___17___ Eating a variety of foods is important in order to get all the essential nutrients that our bodies need. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables, one-fourth of your plate with grains, and one-fourth with lean protein sources like fish or poultry. Eating a diverse selection of foods also provides us with different flavors and textures. ___18___ It is important to remember that food choices should be based on moderation and variety. ___19___ Eating in moderation and making healthy choices helps us stay healthy and happy. Making sure to eat a balanced diet and get regular physical activity will help us stay fit and healthy. ___20___ We should make sure to eat a variety of nutritious foods in moderation for optimal health. Eating well-balanced meals can help us feel energized, stay strong, and keep our bodies functioning properly. A. It can make eating more enjoyable. B. The key driver for eating is of course hunger. C. In conclusion, food is an essential part of our lives. D. Food choice factors also vary according to life stage. E. Too much of any one type of food can lead to health problems. F. There are many different types of foods that we can choose from. G. Dairy products contain calcium (钙) which is needed for strong bones. 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Sidney Poitier was born to a Bahamian farmer’s family. He was ____21____ up by his parents on Cat Island, where he helped with the farm. He moved to Miami at age 15. In those early years on Cat Island, Poitier saw his first motion picture. When he ____22____ to the States, he was ____23____ to become an actor, so he continued moving on to New York City. While working as a (n)____24____, young Poitier auditioned (试演) for a role in a local theater. It didn’t go well. Having little education, Sidney Poitier ____25____ to read his lines. This failure ____26____ him, so he went back to continue working as a dishwasher. But he never gave up his dream. Then an elderly Jewish waiter took a liking to ____27____ Poitier and began reading with him every night. They studied the newspaper and worked on wording to improve Poitier’s ____28____. The time he had spent with his Jewish teacher had helped him read more ____29____ and given him the confidence to keep trying. It also ____30____ to him that he could learn anything he put his mind to. Poitier dedicated several months to ____31____ his Bahamian accent, delivering lines with the right tone, and learning the ____32____of connecting with audiences in an emotional way. And then the ____33____ happened. Poitier was ____34____ for his powerful performances on the stage and cast alongside Tony Curtis in the film “The Defiant Ones”, which ____35____ two Academy Awards. 21. A. cheered B. raised C. caught D. brought 22. A. moved B. referred C. adapted D. escaped 23. A. supposed B. delighted C. determined D. permitted 24. A. waiter B. dishwasher C. actor D. farmer 25. A. struggled B. managed C. waited D. appeared 26. A. annoyed B. scared C. discouraged D. astonished 27. A. humble B. adorable C. rigid D. ambitious 28. A. schedule B. speech C. program D. understanding 29. A. frequently B. formally C. casually D. fluently 30. A. proved B. recommended C. announced D. promised 31. A. taking down B. learning from C. smoothing out D. insisting on 32. A. lesson B. fact C. concept D. craft 33. A. accident B. breakthrough C. update D. emergency 34. A. blamed B. charged C. noticed D. honored 35. A. found B. launched C. completed D. won 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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 One evening in 2021, Li Ruoxi, 22, was scrolling through short videos to seek inspiration for her art designs. Suddenly, a song in an unfamiliar language played through her headphones. She could not understand the lyrics (歌词) but found herself ____36____ (move) to tears. Back in 1993, Feng Jingsan, who collects cultural items, found a bronze coin ____37____ (date) back to the 19th century in an antique market. The coin was engraved (雕刻) with eight unusual, willow leaf-shaped characters, ____38____ meaning he could not make out. Their shared ____39____ (curious) led both Li and Feng to get to know an extraordinary language — nyushu, the world’s only gender-specific script of its kind, created by and for women. Though the exact origins of nyushu are unclear, several villages in Jiangyong, Central China’s Hunan Province, ____40____ (recognize) so far as being crucial to its preservation and development. Historically, literacy in China was ____41____ (large) reserved for men, and women were often denied access ____42____ formal education. The content of nyushu works is mainly drawn from ____43____ (women) everyday lives. Through a set of codes that were incomprehensible to men, the special language allowed many women ____44____ (communicate) freely, sharing their innermost feelings through songs, poetry and secret letters to one another. In 2006, the State Council listed nyushu as national intangible cultural heritage, ____45____ a nyushu museum was established on Puwei island of Hunan Province, in May 2007, further preserving it for future generations. 三、书信写作（满分40分） 46. 假设你是李华。你的英国朋友Jim在给你的邮件中提到他对中国历史很感兴趣，并请你介绍一位你喜欢的中国历史人物。请你给Jim回信，内容包括： 1、该人物是谁； 2、该人物的主要贡献； 3、该人物对你的影响。 注意： 1. 词数不少于100； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Yours Lihua 47. 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。 Eric, my husband, and I are enthusiastic hikers. We are attracted by the challenge and beauty of mountain trails (小路), especially those that lead to sites of historical and cultural significance. Our love for hiking began shortly after we were married, and it has been a passion of ours for many years. Last month, we visited a national park with the intention of hiking to a location known for its stone text. After many difficulties, we found only one site within the park was open to visitors. To enjoy the stone text in the mountains, we needed to finish a 2.5-mile path, which started from the museum of the park. 2.5 miles didn’t sound like a very long hike. We were both just in our seventies but fairly fit, and we thought we could easily do 2.5 miles. However, the worker in the museum warned us that the first mile of the path was steep (陡峭的) and rocky and that it could be very challenging. But we ignored her warning and made up our minds to go. “2.5 miles is not a big deal. Surely, we could do it if we wear proper boots and start early tomorrow morning,” I whispered to my husband lightheartedly. The next morning, my husband and I got up early. Before starting our hike, we first reached a place that served breakfast. There, we found a family of three, a young man named Walter, his wife and sister. They would also take the path to watch the stone text. They were warm and friendly and we chatted happily for a while. Before they set off, Walter said that he would see us at the stairs, and we thought no more about it. Twenty minutes later, we also started hiking. The trail started well and it was pretty much downhill all the way. Then it became more and more challenging. The path became extremely steep and was blocked here and there by huge slippery (湿滑的) rocks, which made each step forward an adventure. 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。 As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 太原市成成中学校2025-2026学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题 本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟。 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. C D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12 C 13. D 14. C 15. A 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. A 19. E 20. C 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. moved 37. dating 38. whose 39. curiosity 40. have been recognized 41. largely 42. to 43. women’s 44. to communicate 45. and 三、书信写作（满分40分） 【46题答案】 【答案】Dear Jim, It’s great to hear from you. I feel proud knowing your interest in Chinese history. As for my favorite figure in Chinese history, it must be Wei Yuan, a great thinker in the late Qing Dynasty. He, in his book, Haiguo Tuzhi (Maps and Records of the World), introduced modern technologies and ideas to China, which opened our eyes to the world. So he and his works are still worthy of being respected by us now. In fact, he inspires me to major in English in college, to be a bridge between China and the world. Interested in knowing more? I can find you some books! Just let me know. Yours, Li Hua 【47题答案】 【答案】 As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher. The steep portions seemed endless, and each step required every ounce of our strength and concentration. Sweat trickled down our faces, and our legs felt like jelly. We paused frequently to catch our breath and steady ourselves on the uneven ground. In front of us, the jagged rocks and steep inclines tested our limits. Determined to reach the stone text, Eric and I encouraged each other, inching forward slowly but surely. When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us. Seeing our struggle, he offered his hand to Eric and supported him over a particularly tricky section. “Take it slow, we’ve got this,” Walter smiled reassuringly. With his assistance, we navigated the final stretch of the challenging path. Finally, we stood before the magnificent stone text, filled with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. The view was breathtaking, and the hike, though arduous, was undoubtedly worth every step. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $