江苏扬州市新华中学2025-2026学年度第二学期高二英语期中考试试卷

扬州市新华中学2025-2026学年度第二学期 高二英语 期中考试试卷 （满分150分 考试时间120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，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。每段对话仅读两遍。 1. What is the man going to do next? A. Manage the hall. B. Sweep the floor. C. Make a call. 2. How will the man go to the train station? A. By car. B. By bus. C. By bike. 3. When will the plane probably arrive? A. At 12:15. B At 1:15. C. At 2:45. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. A lecture. B. A book. C. A movie. 5. What activity will the speakers organize probably? A. A concert. B. A quiz night. C. A cake sale. 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 is the woman doing? A. Reading a novel. B. Watching TV. C. Doing some shopping. 7. Where will the woman go first? A. To the park. B. To the post office. C. To the supermarket. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In the city hall. B. In a theater. C. In a theme park. 9. What will the speakers do next? A. Go to the concert stage. B. Take the Ferris wheel. C. Ride the merry-go-round. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What did the woman do yesterday? A. She had a birthday party with her friends. B. She went to look after her grandfather. C. She went to her grandfather’s birthday party. 11. How old is the woman’s grandfather? A. 76. B. 86. C. 96. 12. What do we know about the woman’s grandfather? A. He lives with his wife. B. He isn’t very healthy now. C. He lives in his hometown. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Why did Mr. Johnson leave the steel plant? A. He was badly paid. B. He was often late. C. It closed down. 14. What are the three words Mr. Johnson used to describe himself? A. Kind-hearted, hard-working and clever. B. Responsible, hard-working and smart. C. Hard-working, diligent and responsible. 15. How long will Mr. Johnson work a day if he gets the job? A. Six hours. B. Eight hours. C. Ten hours. 16. What are the speakers doing? A. Having a job interview. B. Talking about their experience. C. Discussing working hours. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What has Aja loved doing since she was little? A. Reading. B. Dancing. C. Writing. 18. Where is Aja’s library? A. In a public library. B. At her school. C. At her home. 19. How would Aja feel if the kids didn’t come to her library? A. Calm. B. Anxious. C. Curious. 20. What does Aja offer to the children in the library? A. Library cards. B. Free books. C. Reading tests. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节；满分50分） 第一节单项选择（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 Here are four newly released apps that have recently attracted attention among parents: Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame It is a free research-based app designed to help young children develop skills such as calming down and solving problems. This app encourages your child to help a monster friend calm down by taking long, deep breaths, and then to think of a solution to everyday challenges. The app is also great for teaching children skills such as self-control and persistence. It is available in English and Spanish. Mindful PowersTM Mindful PowersTM is an award-winning app that is fully focused on the whole development of children through play. The app uses voice-guided stories to teach kids about managing emotions and about the power of mindfulness. Kids also get to practise calming their own FlibbertigibbetTM, a cute virtual pet. If your child is struggling with anxiety or concentration problems, you may want to try Mindful PowersTM to help him stay calm and focused. This app is available for free. Headspace Although the app initially was targeted at meditation and mindfulness in adults, it now has many sections your entire family can use. This app has breathing exercises, tutorials, guided relaxations, comfortable sounds, visualizations and meditation exercises, broken down into different categories depending on the user’s age. The app also has short sessions and simple techniques for young children. Headspace also suggests a family subscription. A 7-day free trial is available and the premium version costs $ 12.99 per month. Stop, Breathe & Think Kids Stop, Breathe & Think Kids suggests mindful breathing exercises and guided meditation to help children learn how to meditate, focus, and identify and process big emotions. This app encourages them to focus on their feelings and on how their body feels, and therefore helps them connect with their inner selves. There are more than 20 free exercises available and the premium version costs $ 10 a month. 21. What do we know about Mindful PowersTM? A. It is combined with games. B. It charges a small fee. C. It advises kids to keep pets at home. D. It provides some mindful breathing exercises. 22. Which app is suitable for the whole family? A. Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame. B. Mindful PowersTM. C. Headspace. D. Stop, Breathe & Think Kids. 23. What benefit may these four apps bring to people? A. Improved sleep. B. Better mental well-being. C. Good eating habits. D. Effective teamwork. B When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to escape from Ramsgate, the harbor town where I grew up on the Island of Thanet. It could feel small: the same faces in the same places, and where a new café or gallery was often met with doubt. There was this apparent insistence that life was fine as it was. But for a teenager longing to see more, that lack of curiosity was disheartening. So I left. I headed north for a four-year academic journey from York to Durham. After university, having played at newspapers, I made the move to London to do it for real. But the reality was tough. I struggled to contribute to various dailies before periods on staff at both magazines and newspapers. In my twenties, I threw myself into city life: sampling Mediterranean restaurants, navigating around on the Tube, and staying out late with friends. For a while, it was enough. Then it became too much. In and among the sharing plates, I found myself on an unending rat race of moving faster and needing to earn more — just to keep up. Rents in London were pressing, apartments were tiny, yet the dream of owning one felt like a cruel joke. As I got older, trips back to Thanet opened my eyes to what I had left behind. Mainly, it was the sea. Wide yellow sands and even the touch of salt in the air, ordinary in childhood, suddenly felt appealing. But I also started to miss the beat of small-town life: waving to people on the street, noticing whose garden was overgrown, finding charm even in the pubs I had once dismissed. What’s more, where I’d once hurried to leave, others are now rushing to arrive. Artists, creatives, and technologists have been priced out of London and are pouring to Thanet, bringing new ideas and drive. Now, when I head back home, I feel a mixture of pride and mild wonder: the place I once thought I’d outgrown has had a facelift I wasn’t expecting. I’ll keep returning to Thanet, with eager willingness. Each visit reminds me that places, like people, can grow without losing their essence. I’ve come to love Thanet as more than just the home I left; it is now the place it continues to become. 24. Why did the author want to leave Ramsgate? A. It offered few job opportunities. B. It lacked modern entertainment. C. It failed to satisfy his desire to explore. D. It stuck to values he disagreed with. 25. Which of the following best summarizes the author’s life in London? A. Rich in possibilities. B. Financially stressful. C. Socially diverse. D. Filled with challenges. 26. What can we learn about the author’s bond with Thanet over time? A. It remains stable and strong. B. It is influenced by public opinions. C. It changes from rejection to reconnection. D. It is shaped by his childhood experience. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Growing Place, a Growing Me B. Four Years Up North C. The Hometown Out of Reach D. The Sea in Memory C Old fishing nets may look useless, but they add up. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates fishers throw away around 640,000 tons of nets every year. The waste also rots extremely slowly, presenting major environmental problems across not only crowded areas of the world, but in oceans and beaches. Multiple organizations have launched projects aimed at the issue, but they face a difficult task, especially when it comes to the larger nets. In recent years, engineers have started adding fiber from old fishing nets to building materials. This process helps strengthen the recycled materials for reuse in construction. Aware of the unused value, researchers decided to work together on a new way to develop more usage from the waste nets. Once they removed any remaining waste material, they broke down the remaining nets, typically made with plastic fibers, and mixed them into a connecting material. Next, they pressed, heated, and cut their new material into small blocks. Block 1 contained only fishing net fibers, while Block 2 featured the net material and an additional strengthening part. During the production process, the connecting material inside each block begins to melt after coming into contact with hot concrete (混凝土). Once melted, the recycled fishing net fibers are set free into the material and strengthen it by improving both its flexibility and ability to resist breaking. Researchers then tested three concrete mixtures containing 40 percent recycled building materials and various block ratios (比率) against a control concrete made without recycled materials. The team found that every fishing net-added concrete was stronger than traditional concrete. On top of this, the combination of connecting materials made it easier to change the concrete’s thickness, which could reduce the necessary production temperature — further reducing its energy requirements and pollution output. The team added that future research could focus on better improving how the fiber blocks are made, or increasing strengthening part amounts to increase the concrete’s strength. They also believe that combining additional recycled materials with the nets may further improve the material while also making the industry even more sustainable. 28. What causes main environmental issue of fishing nets? A. Their fire risk. B. Their bad smell. C. Their long lifetime. D. Their high cost. 29. How do fishing net fibers improve concrete? A. They can reduce concrete’s weight. B. They can make concrete melt faster. C. They can improve concrete’s thickness. D. They can increase concrete’s flexibility. 30. What advantage does adding connecting material to concrete bring? A. Higher strength. B. Lower production temperature. C. Reduced material use. D. Faster construction. 31. What is researchers’ attitude towards future studies? A. Hopeful. B. Proud. C. Critical. D. Indifferent. D Tiny black-capped chickadees (黑顶山雀) have good memories. They store food in many different locations in the wild, and then return to these places when other food sources are low. Some researchers thought that neurons called “place cells” would explain these birds’ ability to remember their hidden food. These cells encode information about where things are. But recently, a team of researchers found that each time a black-capped chickadee hides a seed in a specific location, a unique brain pattern appears in the hippocampus (海马体) — separate from place cells. Selmaan Chettih, a neuroscientist from Columbia University, compared it to a barcode (条形码). “The hippocampus was like a flipped switch. This new pattern of activity was different from the place cells,” Chettih says. To observe this, Chettih built a special area with feeders full of sunflower seeds in the corners. He put wooden perches (栖木) all over the place with small flaps where birds could hide seeds. The scientists put tiny probes into the chickadees’ brains and tracked activity in their memory areas. Each time a bird hid a seed under a flap, a special brain pattern appeared, like a barcode. Each bird had its own unique brain pattern for each time it hid a seed. When the birds revisited these sites and recovered the hidden seeds, the same barcode-like pattern materialized again, as though all the information about each location and seed was linked to a unique brain pattern. The researchers compared these memories to humans’ memories of specific events or personal experiences. They are essential to how humans define themselves and bind together moments in time, people, places and sensory information. But the mechanism for how this binding happens is still unclear. Chettih says it’s difficult to know exactly when an animal is forming a memory. However, the fact that this seed-hiding behavior follows a clear pattern may help scientists to understand how the brain makes and stores memories. 32. What can we know about the chickadees from paragraph 1? ______ A. They have better memories than humans. B. They are good at remembering barcodes. C. They are able to find their hidden food. D. They lack the hippocampus in their brains. 33. Which aspect of the research does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A. Its process. B. Its application. C. Its theory. D. Its function. 34. What does the underlined word “materialized” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Changed. B. Failed. C. Decreased. D. Appeared. 35. What does the author express in the last paragraph? A. The secret of chickadees’ memories. B. The meaning of studying the seed-hiding behavior. C. The need to further research birds’ memories. D. The difficulty in doing the research. 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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Student Gardens: More Than Just Growing Food Across the US, more and more schools are turning empty lots and playground corners into student-run gardens. These small green spaces aren’t just about growing tomatoes or carrots —— they’re teaching kids big lessons that go beyond the classroom. At Lincoln Middle School in Portland, Oregon, students in grades 6-8 care for a 1,200-square-foot garden every week. 36 “We start with tiny seeds and watch them become food. It makes me think about how much care things need to grow,” says 13-year-old Mia Carter, who helps plant lettuce (生菜) and herbs. The garden is part of the school’s “Growth & Giving” program: 37 Teachers say the gardens build key skills. 38 “Math comes alive when kids measure soil depth or count harvests,” explains science teacher Mr. Lopez. “They practice teamwork when they plan plots (种植地块) together, and responsibility when they remember to water their plants.” For students like 12-year-old Jayden Reed, who once struggled with focus, the garden has been a game-changer. 39 Student gardens also connect kids to their communities. Last month, Lincoln Middle School hosted a “Garden Fair” where families tried student-grown snacks and learned how to start small gardens at home. 40 “It’s not just a school project —— it’s a way to bring people together,” says principal Ms. Garcia. These gardens prove that learning doesn’t have to stay inside four walls. They grow fresh food —— but more importantly, they grow curious, kind, and capable kids who understand how their actions can make a difference. A Many find peace in caring for plants. B Kids use the other half to cook in class. C It lets students learn by real teamwork. D. Students spend hours planting and weeding. E. They share half the harvest with local communities. F. These skills help them in daily study and life. G. Such event strengthens bonds between families. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节；满分35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。 I used to work in a center for people with drinking problems in Aberdeen. I took some of them hillwalking occasionally, and the sense of 41 in getting to a peak for them was really beneficial. 42 birds and wildlife really helped to build up confidence. I recall an occasion when I was planning a 43 , and one center resident asked how using a map and compass (指南针) 44 people to find the way in the hills — so I showed him how to 45 them. Next day, when we set off, he 46 the map, checked the compass and led us towards the peak. I had done this hill several times before and conditions were 47 . We started on the path, then headed up onto the open hillside and stepped onto the wide and flat plateau (高原). I watched him adjust the 48 with the compass, no need to 49 , for he did it exactly right. He used the map and compass 50 , and led us right to the top. He was so 51 that he had been able to do this. People with drinking problems often 52 low self-worth. I believe the chance to successfully take responsibility for 53 a group up this hill really helped this individual on his way to 54 , and even perhaps gave him the 55 to be able to take on tasks and jobs in everyday life. 41. A. security B. belonging C. achievement D. responsibility 42. A. Describing B. Identifying C. Assessing D. Protecting 43. A. lecture B. party C. walk D. meeting 44. A. reminded B. prepared C. forced D. enabled 45. A. fix B. choose C. store D. use 46. A. unfolded B. sought C. consult D. hid 47. A. tough B. clear C. special D. changeable 48. A. plan B. direction C. speed D. destination 49. A. hurry B. apologize C. criticize D. disturb 50. A. desperately B. accurately C. hesitantly D. directly 51. A. relaxed B. shocked C. happy D. lucky 52. A. escape from B. reflect on C. focus on D. suffer from 53. A. attending B. filming C. leading D. following 54. A. recovery B. cooperation C. independence D. exploration 55. A. confidence B. inspiration C. passion D. patience 第二节 短文填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。 In Yangzhou, a city in Jiangsu Province, young people are rushing to a local traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) hospital, not for medical care, but for bread. Since early April, the hospital 56 (gain) local fame for its special series of breads containing Chinese medicinal herbs (药草) The herbal bread series, 57 (develop) by the Preventive Treatment Center of the hospital, combines culinary (烹饪的) innovation with wellness culture 58 has attracted health-conscious youth as well as food enthusiasts. “The idea came from observing the growing demand among young people for healthier lifestyles and foods 59 can address health problems,” said Chen Wei, deputy director of the center. “TCM dietary therapy is 60 vital part of preventive healthcare. By making ancient wisdom   61   (access) and delicious, we hope to encourage younger generations to embrace holistic wellness. These breads follow the rising trend of wellness-focused diets, 62 (particular) for those experiencing issues like tiredness or weak immunity. They are in line 63 TCM’s philosophy of ‘preventive treatment’ — solving health problems before they appear,” Chen explained. 64 (perfect) the recipes, the team experimented with different methods, such as boiling herbs into liquid blends for dough. After months of trials, six varieties of bread were launched, priced at about 10yuan a piece. At first, sales 65 (limit) to a short period each afternoon. However, the subtle herbal aroma and unique flavors quickly won praise from customers. The bread often sold out within minutes. 第三节 单句填空（共10小题；每题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面的句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。（66-70用第一、二单元所学单词） 66. The average daily c ______ of fruit and vegetables is around 200 grams. 67. The operator has to be able to carry out routine m ______ of the machine. 68. Only when we learn to exist in h ______ with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet. 69. Hard work and good study habits can lay the f ______ for future success. 70. I don’t want to go to the party. F _______, I have no time to do so. 71. _______ is often the case, anything is possible for those who hang on to hope. 72. In a word, we have reached a point _______ we wish to enjoy and understand literature. 73. Please send us any information _______ you have about the accident. 74. The key to the Grand Canal Museum’s popularity is _______ it offers to visitors. 75. _______ the number of wild pandas will reach 2000 in the next five years is still unknown. 第四部分 写作（共两节；满分35分） 第一节 应用文（满分15分） 76．假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Jenny打算来江苏旅游，请你给她写一封邮件，邀请她来你的家乡扬州，并给出游玩建议。 内容包括： 1．推荐扬州的理由； 2．给Jenny提出游玩建议； 3．表达祝愿。 注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 参考词汇：瘦西湖 Slender West Lake 大运河博物馆 China Grand Canal Museum 淮扬菜 Huaiyang Cuisine Dear Jenny, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分20分） 77．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The community library was Megan’s peaceful kingdom, a place of quiet whispers and turning pages. Every summer vacation, she worked as a student volunteer, feeling responsible for protecting this quiet space. Lately, a boy named Liam had become her challenge. Liam wasn’t rude — he just couldn’t sit still. Like clockwork, he would get up to “stretch his legs,” pacing between the bookshelves. Sometimes he’d accidentally knock over a chair. Once, absorbed in a picture book, he let out a loud “Whoa!” when he saw a giant dinosaur filled the page. In the silence, each sound drew looks from other readers. Yesterday, when Megan walked over and reminded him gently again, Liam’s face turned red. “I’m really sorry,” he whispered sincerely. “I don’t mean to. I just… I really like being here.” She believed him. She had noticed that Liam was a curious explorer of books. He would pull out a book on dinosaurs, reading with intense focus for a few minutes, then move on to another about volcanoes or space rockets. He just loved the library. Megan went back to her office. A note on the head librarian’s desk caught her eye. It read, “More Lively Reading Activities? Book sharing? Acting?” Seeing this, Megan suddenly remembered the librarian had mentioned she could feel free to use the garden at the back of the library. It was a place where some unused items were stored — some old chairs, folding tables, all piled up gathering dust under a large tree. At the time, Megan hadn’t thought much about it. But now, the thoughts of directing Liam’s energy and making use of the garden connected in her mind. Perhaps the solution wasn’t to quiet Liam down, but to give his energy and love for books a positive stage, right here in their own library. An idea for a “Garden Reading Corner” project, aimed at young readers, began to take shape. The next morning, she found Liam among the bookshelves. “Want to do something really cool?” she said, her voice low but excited. Liam did not answer at once, but the eager light in his eyes said everything. 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。 For the next week, Megan and Liam busied nervously in the garden. _________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ On the opening day of the project, they walked nervously in the garden. ______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $