安徽滁州市定远县育才学校2025-2026学年高二下学期开学考试英语试题

定远育才学校2025-2026学年高二（下）开学考试 英语试题 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.What leaves a deep impression on the man about Rome? A. Its history. B. Its buildings. C. Its local people. 2.What kind of tea does the woman order? A. Earl Grey tea. B. English breakfast tea. C. Mixed fruit tea. 3.What does the woman think of setting up a fireplace in the living room? A. It's cheap. B. It's great. C. It's unacceptable. 4.What will the speakers do on Tuesdays? A. Host a program. B. Have a meeting. C. Go swimming. 5.What will the man do first? A. Repair the jeep. B. Answer an email. C. Fetch some tools. 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。 6.What does the man offer to do for the woman tomorrow? A. Fix her computer. B. Create a website for her. C. Teach her to make a website. 7.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Boss and secretary. C. Salesman and customer. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.Why didn’t the woman notice the man’s new car at first? A. Both cars are of the same brand. B. Both cars are of the same size. C. Both cars are black. 9.How does the woman sound when hearing the different brands? A. Satisfied. B. Disappointed. C. Embarrassed. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10.Where will the woman’s brother go tomorrow? A. The school. B. The hospital. C. The car shop. 11.How long was the family vacation? A. Two weeks. B. One week. C. Four days. 12.What did the speaker’s mother like? A. Parties. B. New cars. C. Travelling. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13.What was Michael’s job at that time? A. An engineer. B. A teacher. C. A student. 14.What did the mother ask Cara to pack? A. Umbrellas. B. Sweaters. C. Food. 15.What did the speaker enjoy as a young child? A. Running. B. Climbing. C. Swimming. 16.What was the speaker doing when he injured himself? A. The long jump. B. A handstand. C. A forward roll. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising? A. Four. B. Eight. C. Twelve. 18.What was the change for the speaker after the incident? A. He developed a new hobby. B. He began to read love stories. C. He enjoyed physical challenges even more. 19.What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Apply for a higher position. B. Meet customers in person. C. Steady her nerves. 20.Why couldn’t the man get through to his sister? A. His phone is dead. B. His phone bill is unpaid. C. He dialed a wrong number. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 1. （共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B,C或D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The library is a safe space for the community — and a free one. While many of the US’s most beautiful public libraries can be found in major cities, you might be surprised to learn what else is out there. New York Public Library Constructed: 1895 Location: Manhattan, NYC This famous library is the fourth-largest public library in the world — so don’t get lost. This grand building stands out with its Beaux-Arts style, which has a touch of Brutalism. It’s known as a local attraction for New Yorkers, who enjoy people-watching on its steps and looking through its bookshelves. Boston Public Library Constructed: 1848 Location: Copley Square, Boston I can’t believe the Boston Public Library isn’t at the top of amazing library lists — and that it’s not as well-known as the New York Public Library. The building looks like something magical and unreal, reminding people of the styles of old European palaces and churches. Though its outside is grand and a bit cold, its inside is warm and impressive. Iowa’s State Library Constructed: 1886 Location: Capitol Building, Des Moines This library is located in the Capitol building in Des Moines. It is open to the public but, given the focus on law books, is most often used by lawyers and students. Its traditional Victorian design is both colorful and playful. Harold Washington Library Center Constructed: 1991 Location: South Loop, Chicago Who says gorgeous architecture can’t be modern? While dozens of cities around the US have constructed modernist libraries, Chicago’s former mayor chose a more classic design for the 1991 rebuild of the city’s public library. 21.Which library has the longest history? A. Iowa’s Law Library. B. Boston Public Library. C. New York Public Library. D. Harold Washington Library Center. 22.What do we know about New York Public Library? A. It has age-old bookshelves. B. It features confusing design. C. It is the largest library in the world. D. It is frequently visited by the locals. 23.What is special about Iowa’s State Library? A. It has a long history. B. It is designed in a classical style. C. It mainly collects law-related books. D. It offers free access to the public. B On December 6, 2025, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York launched its AR Ancient Egyptian Art Immersive Exhibition, a project designed to let visitors “interact” with 3D-rendered relics like the Rosetta Stone replica via mobile devices. A December 2025 research brief from Museum Management and Curatorship pointed out that while global museums have rushed to adopt AR technology since 2025, few have studied how different age groups respond to such digital experiences. To fill this gap, the Met teamed up with researchers to conduct a 10-day trial from January 8 to 17. They divided 300 visitors into two groups: Group A (18–25 years old, digital natives) and Group B (60+ years old, traditional museum-goers). Each visitor was given a pre-installed AR device and asked to complete three tasks: “touch” a virtual papyrus scroll, “assemble” a broken statue, and “listen” to a simulated ancient priest’s narration. Researchers recorded their operation time, error rates, and post-visit satisfaction scores. The results showed stark differences between the two groups. Group A finished all tasks in an average of 8 minutes with a 5% error rate, and 92% of them rated the experience “highly satisfying”, saying the AR feature made “dry historical facts come alive”. In contrast, Group B took an average of 22 minutes with a 41% error rate; 67% of them complained that the device’s operation steps were too complicated, and some even abandoned the tasks halfway. The biggest pain point for older visitors was the lack of voice guidance—they had to rely on text instructions that were hard to read on small screens. On January 10, 2026, the museum revised the AR system based on the feedback: it added one-click activation, voice prompts in multiple languages, and enlarged text options. A follow-up survey of 50 Group B visitors who re-experienced the exhibition found that their average task time dropped to 12 minutes, error rate fell to 12%, and satisfaction jumped to 89%. Dr. Lisa Carter, the lead researcher, noted, “Digitalization in museums shouldn’t just cater to young people. The key to success is to design inclusive experiences that bridge the tech gap between generations.” 24.What is the main content of Paragraph 2? A. The purpose of the AR exhibition B. The process of the research trial C. The problems of the AR device D. The results of the satisfaction survey 25.What does the underlined word “stark” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Slight B. Subtle C. Gradual D. Obvious 26.What was the main difficulty for Group B visitors in the initial trial? A. They had no interest in ancient Egyptian art B. They did not get voice guidance for the device C. They did not know how to download the AR app D. They were not familiar with the museum’s layout 27.What can we infer from Dr. Lisa Carter’s words? A. Young people are not the target audience of museum AR exhibitions B. Inclusive digital design can help all visitors enjoy museum experiences C. The Met’s AR exhibition will not be open to young visitors anymore D. Traditional museum experiences are more popular than digital ones C We hear them daily, whether it’s ‘your eyes are bigger than your stomach’ from your mom or ‘words fail me’ for something amazing. These colorful gems (宝石) , idioms with meanings that can’t be inferred from individual words, are important to help “spice up” our daily conversations. Everyone occasionally struggles to find the right words to express themselves. For example, when a person needs a better way to say that something is expensive, he might hesitate, searching through the empty files of their brain for something, and come up empty-handed. He ends up saying that, “The new car costs too much.” This is fine, but perhaps ‘costs an arm and a leg’ would have been more effective. One of the idioms I distinctly remember is ‘keep your shirt on’. It happened in the second grade during a group project. When I complained about the moody girl’s lack of cooperation, she got angry. I told her to ‘keep her shirt on’, which she misunderstood and reported to our teacher. She was unaware of the idiom’s meaning, which I found unreasonable. This idiom actually originates from the 19th century, when men’s shirts needed to be taken off before arguing or fighting. “Keep the shirts on” could be used to prevent any further tension. Another two idioms are also worth mentioning. Imagine you have a deadline for a five-page essay that you haven’t ‘gotten the ball rolling’. You might say you’re ‘in a pickle’, an idiom for a difficult situation with no obvious solution. Now, consider that same issue with the essay. You’ve barely started, and it’s evident you won’t meet the deadline. Rather than worrying, you look for a positive aspect, hoping to find a ‘silver lining’ in this mess. The idiom ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ expresses this feeling. Idioms are crucial for communication in music, literature, or just in everyday conversations. Beyond this, these figures of speech are vital to understand what others mean if they use them. Educating ourselves about idioms will also allow us to add emphasis on subjects we talk about. In addition to my own experiences, it is high time that we learned about idioms. 28.What do we know about idioms from the first two paragraphs? A. Idioms make conversations more demanding. B. Idioms are challenging to recall from our minds. C. Idioms are easy to perceive from separate words. D. Idioms add flavor and efficiency to communication. 29.What does the author’s story imply in Paragraph 3? A. The girl was unreasonable for reporting. B. Teachers are supposed to know all the idioms. C. Idioms can cause confusion in a group project. D. Understanding idioms prevents misunderstandings. 30.If you want to strengthen optimism in a bad situation, which idiom is appropriate? A. ‘in a pickle’ B. ‘keep your shirt on’ C. ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ D. ‘your eyes are bigger than your stomach’ 31.What does the author focus on in the last paragraph? A. Appealing for actions. B. Offering advice. C. Pushing literal speech. D. Applying idioms to arts. D Picture this: you are in a position where your phone runs out of battery, but you don’t have anywhere to charge it. Well, what if the clothing you were wearing could help you out? It’s an option that isn’t as strange as you might think. Now the latest fashion breakthrough is taking “activewear” in an entirely new direction: researchers at Nottingham Trent University have developed a new fabric that can keep small devices juiced. The prototype (样品) includes 1,200 tiny solar panels, each measuring just 5 by 1.5 millimeters. It can generate 400 milliwatts (毫瓦特) of electrical energy, enough to charge electronic devices. “Until now very few people have considered their clothing products could be used for charging electronic devices,” explains Theodore Hughes-Riley, an associate professor of Electronic Textiles. “The material which we have developed appears and behaves the same as any ordinary fabric, as it can be washed in a machine. Besides, because the tiny solar cells are made up of silicon, wearers aren’t able to even notice a discrepancy in the fabric’s composition when it is compared to standard clothing.” Potential products include items like outerwear, backpacks and other carrying bags using the material, all of which could allow wearers to keep their devices charged during the day. “Electronic fabrics really have the potential to change people’s relationship with technology, as this prototype shows how we could do away with charging many devices on the wall,” adds Theodore. Solar power innovations are key to transitioning (转变) human society from fossil fuel technologies, and are coming into a variety of fields. The European Space Agency, for example, plans to experiment with solar panel systems orbiting above Earth. Since there are no real “days” or “nights” in space, potential solar power generation could be as much as 8 or 9 times greater than what’s currently achievable here on Earth’s surface. As powerful as that may one day be for us, it’s encouraging to know even changes like the composition of our clothing can help facilitate the necessary renewable energy shift for our species. 32.What makes the new fabric special? A. It can produce electricity from sunlight. B. It can change color in the sun. C. It is much softer than standard clothing. D. It can adjust body temperature. 33.What does the underlined word “discrepancy” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Progress. B. Distinction. C. Similarity. D. Mismatch. 34.How does the innovation impact our relationship with technology according to Theodore? A. By making electronic devices cheaper and cheaper. B. By increasing our dependence on electronic devices. C. By making us more aware of our energy consumption. D. By reducing the demand for fixed charging equipment. 35.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Solar energy will soon replace fossil fuels. B. Solar power is more useful in space than on Earth. C. Small changes can contribute to a renewable energy future. D. Space exploration is necessary for advancing solar technology. 第二节 七选五 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项多余选项。 Want to write better? There’s a new book that says simple writing is best. Do you check your text messages before sending? 36 If not, you might prefer getting things done fast, even if they’re not perfect. This book argues that it’s important to write carefully, even for quick messages. Todd Rogers and Jessica Lasky Fink, from Harvard, wrote “Writing For Busy Readers”. It’s smartly named because everyone’s busy today. People get lots of messages every day, from emails to texts. 37 Deciding what to read, skim, or ignore happens many times a day for almost everyone. The authors share good writing tips, like cutting unnecessary words and using simple words everyone knows. They say it’s important to keep sentences simple. They tested the idea that less is more. For example, they sent an email to thousands of school-board members asking them to take a survey. They made the email shorter, from 127 to 49 words, and got double the responses (from 2.7% to 4.8%). 38 The same is true for text messages. In another test, they sent a short message asking parents to take a survey. It got more responses than a longer, more sympathetic one. Sometimes, being short and clear works better than being kind but ignored. It’s not just what you say, but how quickly you say it that matters. It’s not just about word count. 39 Reducing the number of options has the same effect. Short, active sentences with common words are best. From posts to online reviews, following these rules gets more likes and shares. Serious writers should pay attention too. A study found that companies using long sentences and complicated words were seen as less moral and trustworthy. 40 It might be tempting to send messages quickly and hope for the best. But taking time to write for your readers has benefits. If you send a rushed message that readers ignore, it’s like you didn’t send it at all. A. If everyone is a busy reader, everyone is a busy writer too. B. They can also get puzzled by social media platforms. C. If you do, you probably like making even the simplest messages perfect. D. They found that longer messages make people think the task will take longer. E. Keeping messages to one idea, or as few as possible, helps make sure they’re read, remembered, and acted on. F. Your goal is to convey enough passion that your readers think the issue in your message is worth caring about. G. Explaining the thinking behind your messages will allow readers to see that you know what you’re talking about. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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。 As my then-9-year-old son, Leopold, a picky eater living on chicken soup and yogurt, was cautious to try new things due to his phobias (恐惧症). To 41 him to try something new, I introduced a “Yes Day” concept in our trips. With our agreement, I busily 42 for a mom-son ski trip to Keystone, Colorado. Before boarding our 43 at the airport buffet, I sampled a vegan (素的) meatball, and Leopold tried vegetable salad. Neither of us went back to fetch more, but we each 44 our respective new foods, smiling: “not bad.” We both bravely tried new foods, starting our “yes” 45 . After getting 46 at the hotel, I took Leopold to his skiing instructor. He kept to our 47 , faced his fear of heights and went skiing on a big mountain where he’d never. Inspired by our 48 encouragement, I also 49 myself to a blue square (中级赛道) , making it down safely and feeling proud. We had such a great time that we 50 the whole family, getting his dad and sister on board in St. Augustine, Florida, during spring break. We 51 said yes to bike, dance, and ride horses. Saying yes on trips encourages us to 52 our comfort zones. The 53 of saying yes enriches our lives, which helps us attain new experiences and 54 more possibilities for adventure. Hence, be 55 to say yes and generate more wonderful memories. 41.A. amuse B. order C. persuade D. lecture 42.A. applauded B. prepared C. struggled D. begged 43.A. train B. coach C. ferry D. flight 44.A. appointed B. imagined C. accepted D. served 45.A. project B. journey C. assignment D. bet 46.A. settled B. trapped C. paid D. fed 47.A. secret B. agreement C. belief D. principle 48.A. decent B. professional C. mutual D. sympathetic 49.A. limited B. committed C. treated D. challenged 50.A. involved B. witnessed C. forced D. appreciated 51.A. separately B. reluctantly C. casually D. willingly 52.A. give in to B. break free from C. fit in with D. hold on to 53.A. beauty B. resistance C. bitterness D. duty 54.A. deny B. exhaust C. ignore D. welcome 55.A. qualified B. ready C. hesitant D. shy 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The USA Wushu Kungfu Federation is making efforts to spread the cultural essence of wushu. For    56    first time in over 30 years, it will host the inaugural (首届的 ) International Kungfu and Taiji Festival in Houston from August 22 to 24. Founded in 1992, the federation     57     (focus) on competitive wushu for decades. However,    58    (it) president Anthony Goh realized they had ignored the cultural aspect of traditional wushu,    59    is more about personal cultivation and health than competition. Chinese martial arts have a long history in the US. Starting from around the year 2000, many Chinese martial arts masters and    60    (coach) moved to the US to set up wushu schools. Although the number has grown, compared to other types of martial arts schools, Chinese wushu schools are still fewer. The festival aims     61     (provide) a platform for wushu schools to share experiences. Over 30 masters will offer classes, and healthy lifestyles as well as acupuncture (针灸) will be included, since they are closely connected    62    Chinese martial arts in culture. The federation is also developing a rank system and a coach certificate program,    63    (help) students progress and masters achieve business development. As a precious part of Chinese culture, wushu carries the    64    (wise) of generations. Through this festival, the federation hopes to build a “home” for wushu lovers and make this cultural treasure more widely    65    (know) in the US. 第四部分 写作（共两节 满分40分） 第一节 书面表达（满分15分） 假定你是李华，中外周报英语专栏正在面向全体高中生征集以“My Favorite Park”为主题的投稿，请你写一篇短文，向该报英语专栏介绍你最喜欢的一座公园。内容包括： 1.公园的基本情况； 2.你喜欢这座公园的原因； 3.你对这座公园的评价。 注意：1.词数80左右；2.文中不得出现真实的人名、校名等相关信息。 ____________________________________________ __________ _______________________________________ _______________ ________________________________________ ______________ __________________________________________ ____________ 第二节(满分25分) 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。 In Grade 9 I joined boxing classes. My friend Lea and I were the only girls in the class. We got to throw our first punches (拳击) and learned how we should stand. I still didn’t know how to do it well, but I felt that choosing the boxing class was a right decision. Mr. Vernon, our boxing teacher, made us work hard and sweat. The boxing pads (防护垫) were my favorite, but my punches weren’t strong enough. After participating in more practices, we had learned how to punch in six different ways. The boys were improving a lot on their strength, and Lea with her speed. What about me? Well, I had a hard time seeing the difference. Mr. Vernon would always tell me that practice would make me stronger, and this was what helped motivate me to continue. Each practice there was at least one boy who would make fun of me and say, “Oh, you’re too short to box. Mr. Vernon has to bend down when you are on the boxing pads; oh, you’re not strong enough; you punch like a mouse.” I know those comments were not to hurt me, but just to have fun. It’s true. I’m a small and short person and I did lack confidence; but hearing those comments can either bring you down, or make you feel motivated to show them they are wrong. In my case, they started to discourage me. I didn’t have the strength to think they were wrong, and part of me thought that they were speaking the truth. I hid it inside my heart because I thought that showing I was doubting myself would make it worse. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Then came one particular practice. _____________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________ __ ___________________________________________ ________ __________________________________ _____ ____________ The experience taught me a great lesson. _____________________________________ ______________ _________________________________________________ __ 定远育才学校2025-2026学年高二（下）开学考试 英语试题答案 1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.B 6. C 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. A 11. A 12. C 13. C 14. B 15. A 16. C 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B 21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 36. C 37. B 38. D 39. E 40. A 41. C 42. B 43. D 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. B 56. the　57. has focused/has been focusing　58. its　59. which　60. coaches　61. to provide　62. with　63. helping　64. wisdom　65. known My Favorite Park Located in the center of my city, Green Lake Park covers about 10 hectares with a small lake, lush trees, and colorful flower beds. I love this park because it’s a perfect mix of nature and peace. Every morning, I jog along the lake while listening to birds singing. The clean air and friendly atmosphere always make me feel relaxed. In my opinion, Green Lake Park is more than just a park — it not only beautifies the city but also provides a wonderful place for people to connect with nature and enjoy simple happiness. Then came one particular practice. Somehow I was mad and angry, which made my punches suddenly stronger and faster. What amazed me was that gradually I just didn’t have that anger in me. After the practice, all my classmates burst into cheers for my great performance and Mr. Vernon also said that I was making great progress. With his praise I finally found the strength I needed. In the following practices, he was impressed with my good boxing skills, because they were getting powerful. The experience taught me a great lesson. Boxing requires a lot of work and effort, but it has also taught me not to feel discouraged about what others say. Thanks to boxing, I have gradually realized that being short doesn’t define me. If we focus on our strong points and improve our weak ones, there is no reason for us to feel disappointed. Day by day I am becoming increasingly confident, definitely sure nothing will limit me to doing what tall or strong people can do. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $