江苏扬州中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中高二英语试题

**基本信息** 江苏省扬州中学2025-2026学年高二英语期中试题，以真实情境与多元主题融合为特色，覆盖听、读、写全语言技能，注重语言能力、文化意识与思维品质的综合考查。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、独白理解|情境贴近生活（如办公室节能、模型展览），考查信息抓取与推理| |阅读理解|20题/50分|旅游攻略、科普启示（Fermat原理）、社会现象（阅读价值）、科技伦理（AI生物安全）|体裁多样，设题从细节到深层理解，融入批判性思维（如阅读C篇对“阅读实用化”的反思）| |语言运用|25题/35分|完形填空（救援故事）、语法填空（竹文化）|完形考查叙事逻辑与词汇辨析，语法填空渗透文化传承（如竹制品替代塑料）| |写作|2题/40分|应用文（社交媒体与真实联结）、读后续写（小镇发现美）|应用文聚焦社会热点，续写引导情感体验与创意表达，体现真实沟通需求|

江苏省扬州中学 2025-2026 学年第二学期期中试题 高二英语 2026.04 试卷满分:150 分，考试时间: 120 分钟 注意事项: 1. 作答第 1 卷前，请考生务必将自己的姓名、考试证号等写在答题卡上并贴上条形码 2. 将选择题答案填写在答题卡的指定位置上(使用机读卡的用 2B 铅笔在机读卡上填涂)，非选择题一律在答题卡上作答，在试卷上答题无效。 3. 考试结束后，请将机读卡和答题卡交监考人员。 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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What will the speakers most likely do after lunch? A. Write a paper. B. Attend a workshop. C. Visit a store. 2. What did the man’s sister major in? A. Fashion design. B. Medicine. C. Engineering. 3. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. Gifts for a friend. B. A literature event. C. A farewell party. 4. Where are the speakers probably? A. At an animal shelter. B. At a university. C. At a café . 5. How can the man’s recipe be described? A. It’s a reward. B. It’s a success. C. It’s a problem. 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. Where are the speakers? A. At Tom’s house. B. In a meeting room. C. At a train station. 7. How does the woman probably feel in the end? A. Worried. B. Relieved. C. Angry. 第 1 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. What is the man’s problem? A. He has a temperature. B. He is too cold to do his work. C. He is struggling to save energy. 9. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. In the woman’s house. C. In a school. 10. What does the woman suggest? A. Stopping working right now. B. Taking better care of their health. C. Discussing the issue with the leader. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. How do the speakers feel now? A. Bored. B. Disappointed. C. Excited. 12. What is probably the woman’s main interest? A. Model cars. B. Doll’s houses. C. Model trains. 13. What will the man probably do first? A. Go to the bathroom. B. Get something to eat. C. Buy the tickets. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Strangers. 15. What month is it now? A. September. B. October. C. November. 16. What sport was the man involved in? A. Football. B. Swimming. C. Basketball. 17. What does the man probably want to be in the future? A. A doctor. B. An athlete. C. An artist. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. What is the main focus of the program? A. Scientific exploration. B. Artistic appreciation. C. Management skills 19. What will students need to do at the start of the program? A. Sit an exam. B. Give a report. C. Design a plan. 20. What is special about the program? A. It stresses theoretical study. B. It organizes activities outside school. C. It specializes in computer-assisted research. 第 2 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二部分 阅读理解 （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 There’s nothing quite like a good solo trip. In the series covering campsites in the US, we’ll explore the ones that are popular among those traveling solo. Kingman KOA—Kingman, Arizona Located in a high desert in the mountains, Kingman KOA isn’t exactly your typical campground. Here you’ll find cabins, all with impressive views. Crash here and enjoy the best of Arizona’s natural beauty. You’ll definitely want to check out the Grand Canyon Skywalk (just 70 miles away), one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Southwest. Riverside RV Park—Laughlin, NV If you’re driving your own RV (野营车) across the Southwest, there’s no better place to stop than Riverside RV Park. Though this is just an RV park, the guests staying here are free to enjoy the many facilities that the resort across the street offers. With a pool, movie theater, restaurants, live music, themed dinners, nightclub, and more, you’ll find lots to do here. Under Canvas Moab—Moab, Utah Under Canvas Moab is perfect for the solo traveler who wants to sleep under the stars while visiting many of the national parks in the Southwest. Covering a stretch of 40 acres, this natural getaway offers amazing views of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of your bed. From here, Arches National Park is just a 10-minute drive. Hike through the desert trails to channel the adventurer in you. Zions Tiny Getaway—Hurricane, UT Have you been wanting to see what a tiny home is like? Look no further than Zions Tiny Getaway. Situated in the awesome desert landscape of the southwest, this campground features tiny, self-sufficient homes of all shapes and sizes. Have fun exploring all the corners of your cozy getaway. Enjoy the beauty of the desert night under the countless stars. 21. Which campsite will you choose if you want to enjoy various forms of entertainment? A. Kingman KOA—Kingman, Arizona B. Riverside RV Park—Laughlin, NV C. Under Canvas Moab—Moab, Utah D. Zions Tiny Getaway—Hurricane, UT 22. According to the text, what do the four campsites have in common? A. All are surrounded by mountains. B. All have cabins for travelers to stay in. C. All provide travelers with daily necessities. D. All are located in the southwestern United States. 第 3 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 23. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. A survey report. B. A travel brochure. C. A geography textbook. D. A documentary script. B I’ll be honest: I’m not a science guy. Physics, for me, was mostly a fog of equations (方程式). I tried to survive in school. But while reading Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, I came across Fermat’s Principle—and it felt less like physics and more like a life lesson in disguise (伪装). Tegmark explains it with a brilliant example. Imagine a lifeguard on a beach spotting a swimmer in trouble. She doesn’t take the straight line. Why? Because she runs faster on sand than she swims in water. So she runs farther down the beach first—covering more ground where she’s fast—then dives into the water at an angle. That bent, two-part path is the fastest. Light does the same: bending as it enters water, following the path of least time, not least distance. This is where it clicked. Tegmark writes that the universe often behaves as if it’s optimizing something—minimizing energy, maximizing efficiency. It felt purposeful. Even if nature has no “goal”, its behaviour is goal-oriented. It made me look at my own life. How often do I pursue the path that looks shortest, only to find it’s the most demanding? I used to promise myself that I would read an hour daily, which seemed to be the “straight-line” way. But I burned out by day three. The “Fermat” way is different: start small, reduce resistance, bend your path to match the environment where your progress flows faster. You might run farther on sand before diving in, but you’ ll reach your destination sooner. The same applies to change. Whenever we try to change something, we often force ourselves: quit cold turkey, transform overnight, fix everything at once. But real change, like light, works better when it bends—when it adapts to the medium it moves through. Bending differently at work, at home is not weakness but wisdom. Maybe the key to improving our lives bit by bit isn’t about more force or straight-line speed. Maybe it’s about paying attention to the medium we’re moving through—our time, mood, health, energy—and adjusting our angle. Because, as nature shows us, the ideal path is rarely the straight one. 24. What did the author think of physics initially? A. It required genuine curiosity. B. It provided intellectual rewards. C. It posed academic challenges. D. It contained philosophical insights. 25. What does the lifeguard story in paragraph 2 mainly explain? A. The necessity of training for lifeguards. B. The ways of working out running speed. C. The mechanism of light bending in water. D. The difference between jogging and swimming. 第 4 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 26. What sets the “Fermat” way apart from the author’s prior way? A. Allowing minute changes. B. Highlighting direct methods. C. Demanding strong willpower. D. Advocating instant progress. 27. Which of the following does the author most probably agree with? A. No pains, no gains. B. Go with the flow. C. Clear path goes far. D. Still water runs deep. C If you read just one book in 2025, you belong to an endangered species. According to a recent survey, fewer than half of Americans had read a single book in the past year. As the population of readers declines, educators have been worrying about this trend. Now, some try a new method: persuading people to read to save their community spirit. They argue that reflective reading helps citizens handle complexity and recover attention. The problem with these arguments is that they misunderstand why people become readers. Telling someone to love literature because it is good for society is like telling someone to believe in God because religion is good for social stability. It is a practical argument for something that should be a personal passion. Instead of describing reading as a public duty, it should be seen as a private pleasure—even a “vice” . Historically, when literature was considered dangerous or “bad”, moralists could not stop people from buying books. Now, when books are seen as virtuous and educational, those same moralists cannot persuade anyone to pick one up. By making reading a “must-do” task for self- improvement, we have taken away its primary attraction: the thrill of doing something for its own sake, rather than for its usefulness. In fact, becoming a reader means cultivating a relationship with the world that seems counterproductive. Reading is “unprofitable”; it does not teach transferable skills or provide networking opportunities. It is, in a sense, an anti-social activity. You turn your back on the real world to enter an imaginary one. Yet, it is precisely this “uselessness” that makes reading powerful. It offers an inner freedom that cannot be measured by social value. If we want to save reading, we should stop praising its benefits and start celebrating its delightful worthlessness. 28. What is the educators’ real purpose in using the new method? A. To strengthen social stability. B. To fulfill certain social duties. C. To handle complex problems. D. To stop the decline in reading. 29. What does the author think of the “practical argument”? A. It is quite convincing. B. It is morally wrong. C. It is practically ineffective. D. It is socially responsible. 30. What can we infer about reading from the last paragraph? A. It helps readers avoid social duties. B. It functions as a tool for socialization. 第 5 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 C. Its power comes from its lack of profit. D. Its value lies in creating a better world. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. The Benefit of Social Reading B. Reading: A Duty or a “Vice”? C. How to Build Inner Freedom D. The Decline of American Literature D Major biotech companies that produce a lot of made-to-order DNA for scientists have protections in place to keep dangerous biological material out of the hands of would-be harmful people. But now, a new study has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily get around those biosafety processes. A team of AI researchers found that protein-design tools could be used to “paraphrase” the DNA codes of toxic (有毒的) proteins. “Re-writing them in ways that could preserve their structure, and potentially their function,” says Eric Horvitz, Microsoft’s chief scientific officer. Computer scientists used AI to generate DNA codes for more than 75,000 variants (变体) of dangerous proteins and firewalls used by DNA makers weren’t consistently able to catch them. “To our concern,” says Horvitz, “they slipped past the biosecurity screening systems used worldwide by DNA companies to flag dangerous orders.” A fix was quickly written and applied to the biosecurity screening software. But it’s not perfect—it still couldn’t ascertain some variants. “AI-powered protein design is one of science’s most exciting frontiers. We’re seeing advances in medicine and public health,” says HIorvitz. “Yet like many powerful technologies, these tools can be misused.” Biologists have debated whether to openly publish certain experimental results, though open discussions are science’s lifeblood. The researchers and the journal behind this study held back some information and will restrict access to their data and software. They enlisted a non-profit third party to decide who has a reasonable need to know. “This is the first time such a model has been employed to manage risks of sharing dangerous information in a scientific publication,” says Horvitz. Scientists, worried about future biosecurity threats, praised this work. “My overall reaction to that was favorable,” says scientist Arturo Casadevall. “Here we have a system in which we are identifying weak points. And what you’re seeing is an attempt to correct known weak points. But what are the weak points that we don’t know about and that will require future corrections?” says Casadevall. 32. How does AI challenge the existing biosecurity defenses? A. By monitoring the screening systems. B. By inventing new protein-design tools. C. By improving the firewalls’ consistency. D. By changing poisonous protein DNA codes. 第 6 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 33. What does the underlined word “ascertain” in Paragraph 3 mean? A. Protect. B. Delete. C. Produce. D. Detect. 34. What is the scientists’pioneering attempt in biosafety? A. They supported open publication fully. B. They controlled key information access. C. They allowed relevant open discussions. D. They invested heavily in medicine and health. 35. What is Casadevall’s attitude to future biosafety? A. Unclear. B. Confident. C. Concerned. D. Dismissive. 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。 Life can get overwhelming when you’re constantly pulled in different directions. It’s easy to feel stretched too thin between work, family, friends, and personal responsibilities. 36 They help protect your time, energy, and mental well-being. Here experts in well- being and organizational behavior shared strategies for setting limits. Write a script. If you’re not used to saying no, you can write down what you’re going to say beforehand and practice it. 37 You can simply say you’re not available at that time, followed by “Thanks for asking, and I hope to have more capacity next time”. 38 When faced with a new work request, take five minutes to assess your workload, energy level and priorities before responding. Pay attention to the activities and interactions that leave you feeling drained or overwhelmed. Put those kinds of events on a “No List” . The list doesn’t mean you decline every time you’re asked, but don’t say yes right away. Harness(驾驭) technology. Mobile devices make it easier to work from anywhere, and harder to draw boundaries. 39 For example, if you check emails far too frequently, move the email app from your phone’s homepage to the second page. Setting boundaries isn’t about shutting people out. 40 Creating healthy limits protects your energy, prioritizes your happiness, and builds stronger relationships. The more you practice, the easier it becomes. Your time and well-being are worth protecting, so start setting boundaries that help you live on your terms. A. Know your limits. B. Focus on personal needs. C. That’s where boundaries come in. D. It means making space for the life you want. E. It allows you to step back and recharge yourself. F. You don’t have to explain yourself when declining a request. G. But there are ways to adjust them so they are less distracting. 第 7 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 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，从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 On a cold winter morning, Gelinne, 60, was gazing out the back windows of his home at Beards Creek when he spotted something terrible. A small aircraft a few hundred yards away was losing 41 . As the plane 42 behind the trees, Gelinne realized it was going to fall in the creek (小河) . Gelinne didn’t 43 and ran down to the waterfront. The plane had slid to a stop on the 44 creek, far from shore. It was now sinking and the 45 was standing on the wing. Gelinne knew that even a few minutes in the icy water could 46 him. Gelinne 47 the ice with his foot and decided not to take any chances walking on it. So he and his son, John Jr., pulled two kayaks (皮划艇) out from under their back deck. The kayaks’ paddles proved too 48 , so the pair tried using shovels (铲子) to move along. Their first attempts left them spinning in circles. But with some 49 , they made progress. The two men set off, pushing their 50 across the ice. It was 51 work. Soon they were out of strength. Now, only the tail was 52 and the pilot was crouching on a tail wing. Gelinne pushed his kayak off the ice and into the water, 53 toward the man and thinking, “What if he panics? What if I flip?” Gelinne focused on keeping him 54 , joking, “Just 55 the boat as if you were hugging your wife.” Finally, the pilot was pulled out of the water and sent to the hospital immediately. 41. A. contact B. pressure C. altitude D. direction 42. A. disappeared B. departed C. landed D. floated 43. A. mourn B. quit C. insist D. hesitate 44. A. rocky B. frozen C. swift D. mysterious 45. A. attendant B. pilot C. rescuer D. passenger 46. A. cool B. trap C. distract D. kill 47. A. broke B. tested C. pushed D. melted 48. A. sharp B. fragile C. old D. expensive 49. A. muscle B. creativity C. assistance D. warning 50. A. bodies B. boats C. shovels D. feet 51. A. dangerous B. rewarding C. repetitive D. exhausting 52. A. underwater B. undamaged C. visible D. stable 53. A. paddling B. swimming C. drifting D. charging 54. A. content B. energetic C. calm D. alert 55. A. take charge of B. get on board C. catch up with D. hang on to 第 8 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 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。 The multifunctionality of bamboo is recognized in China, where the giant woody grass has been widely employed since the 11th century BC. 56 (bless) with a wealth of bamboo forests, China is the world’s largest producer of bamboo products and this resource secures its dominant position in the global market. Evolving into an eco-friendly replacement, bamboo 57 (celebrate) for its superior green nature. Its edge lies not only in toughness and strength 58 in rapid growth and renewability. As opposed to trees (such as oak or teak), 59 can take over a decade to mature, bamboo reaches a harvest-ready stage in just four to six years, thus 60 (permit) repeated harvests without replanting. In Anji, a county in northwestern Zhejiang Province, bamboo 61 (replace) plastic in various products in recent years. With 666 square kilometers of bamboo forests covering an area about 80 percent of 62 size of New York City and a long-standing history of bamboo use, Anji serves as a model in advancing bamboo as an alternative 63 plastic. On the farm, bamboo-based film (薄膜) replaces plastic film in the 64 (preserve) of heat and water. The industrial development of bamboo benefits local communities as well, revitalizing (使复兴) rural areas 65 (economic) through bamboo harvesting. Scenes of harmony between humankind and nature are emerging in Anji, where bamboo- driven development is promoted to initiate dialogues with nature and champion a greener future. 第三部分 写作（满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 假定你是李华，你校英文报新设“Teenage Social Life”专栏，现面向全校征文，主题为 “Building Real Connections in the Age of Social Media”。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 简述当下青少年线上社交的现状； 2. 谈谈你对 “建立真实联结” 的看法与建议。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 个左右； 2. 内容完整，语言流畅，符合投稿格式。 Building Real Connections in the Age of Social Media ____________________________________________________________________________ 第 9 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 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。 At the library, Nate Jasper noticed a sign for the “First Annual Highland Drawing Contest.” It asked for artwork showing the unique beauty of their town. Noticing his interest, the librarian, Ms. Kim, handed him a flyer. “The winning drawings will be displayed right here in the library,” she added. Sitting on the library steps outside, Nate was lost in thought. He had always loved art. He could never have too many sketchpads (素描本) and crayons. “I have to enter this contest!” he said to himself. But something troubled him. Years of living in the small town had convinced him that it was a dull place. “There’s nothing special about it—only ordinary farms, animals, and trees!” he frowned. “What will I draw?” Just then, Briana Williams, a new girl in his class who had just moved from Houston, a large modern city in Texas, walked out. Spotting Nate, she sat down beside him and noticed the flyer. “A drawing contest? That sounds fun!” “Not really,” Nate sighed. “Trust me, this town is a big bore.” Briana looked surprised. “Well, everything here may seem boring to you, but to me, it’s all new! I’d love to see more of it. Show me around sometime. And bring your sketchpad— you might find something worth drawing.” The next Saturday, they wandered down a quiet lane together. Briana stopped beneath a large maple and gazed up in awe. Nate paused beside her. At first, it felt strange to admire a tree he’d passed a hundred times. But as he followed her gaze, the sun was shining through the branches, turning the red and yellow leaves into a sea of burning gold. “There’s nowhere this quiet and pretty in Houston,” Briana said softly. Nate felt something clicked in his mind. Highland wasn’t a big bore—he was just too used to it. He began to wonder what other hidden beauty was waiting to be discovered. 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。 Paragraph 1: Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. _________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. ____________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ 高二年级第二学期期中考试 参考答案 听力理解： 1-5 CCAAB 6-10 CBBAC 11-15 CBACA 16-20 BAAAB 阅读理解： 21-23 BDB 24-27 CCAB 28-31 DCCB 32-35 DDBC 七选五： 36-40 CFAGD 完形填空： 41-45 CADBB 46-50 DBBAB 51-55 DCACD 短文填空： 56. Blessed 57. is celebrated 58. but 59. which 60. permitting 61. has replaced 62. the 63. to 64. preservation 65. economically 应用文： Nowadays, most teenagers are fond of online socializing, spending hours on social platforms, but many end up feeling lonely despite being connected. In my view, building real connections in such an era is the key to a fulfilling social life. To build real connections, setting a reasonable time limit for social media use is essential, as it helps us avoid being trapped in virtual interactions. The time saved can be devoted to face-to-face communication with friends, such as having a talk during breaks, joining volunteer activities together or simply enjoying a walk after class. When interacting online, focusing on sincere exchanges rather than superficial likes and comments enables us to maintain genuine relationships. Additionally, being active in group activities at school offers a precious opportunity to get to know others deeply, making it easier for us to build real and lasting bonds. In short, real connections bring us warmth and strength. I hope my ideas can help my schoolmates find their way to meaningful social life. 读后续写： Inspired, Nate suggested they visit his Grandpa’s farm. Briana’s eyes lit up, and the two set off right away. When they arrived, Briana gasped, “This is amazing!” Her wonder was infectious—Nate looked around, feeling as if he were seeing the farm for the first time. Golden wheat fields swayed in the breeze like a rolling ocean, fluffy sheep grazing peacefully in the sunlight. He stood there, completely captivated. Then, Briana gently nudged him. “You should draw this, Nate. It’s a perfect scene.” That was it. Nate pulled out his sketchpad immediately, his pencil dancing across the paper. As his painting took shape, he wondered why he had never thought to draw the farm before. Once he looked closely, it really was a fascinating place. By sunset, his sketchpad was filled with lively drawings. On the day of the award ceremony, the library was crowded. Local residents gathered around, buzzing with anticipation. Nate stood nervously among them, his heart pounding. Ms. Kim stepped onto the stage. “Every drawing captures the unique beauty of our town,” she said warmly, “but one work truly stood out.” She paused, and then announced Nate’s name. He walked up in disbelief, hands trembling as he accepted the award. The audience applauded loudly, and Briana waved at him from the crowd, beaming with pride. Nate stepped back, looking at his winning piece on the wall—a vivid scene of Grandpa’s farm bathed in golden sunlight. A warm smile spread across his face—beauty had always been there, and sometimes all it took was a pair of fresh eyes to see it. 第 11 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $