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雅礼中学2026年上学期期中考试试卷 高二英语 时量：120分钟分值：150分 命题人： 审题人： 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答 题卡上。 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 Allen do after school? A.Play basketball. B.Study for a test. C.Watch a historical film. 2.Where are the speakers? A.In a shop. B.In a kitchen. C.In a restaurant. 3.Who is Jamie probably? A.Astudent. B.A receptionist. C.A doctor. 4.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.Astory. B.A sculpture. C.An artist. 5.Why does the woman call the museum? A.To book museum tickets. B.To check her application result.C.To inquire about a job. 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，你格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 can be known about Joey? A.He works as a coach. B.He exercises regularly. C.He likes running alone. 7.What will Sophia probably do on Saturday? 第1页，共12页 A.Join the running club. B.Treat Joey to coffee. C.Run a long-distance race. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.How heavy is the man's checked bag? A.14 kilos. B.20 kilos. C.26 kilos. 9.How does the man deal with the overweight items? A.By paying the extra fee. B.By leaving them behind. C.By putting them in another bag. 10.Which seat is the man finally given? A.A seat in the last row. B.A standard window seat. C.An exit row window seat. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Relatives. B.Neighbours. C.Schoolmates. 12.What does Tom do with his dog before going to work? A.Wear him out. B.Give him special rewards. C.Take him to training classes. 13.What does Lucy think of Tom? A.Innovative. B.Admirable. C.Energetic. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.When will the market be held? A.On Friday. B.On Saturday. C.On Sunday. 15.What can be done at the market? A.Watching sports games. B.Selling homemade food. C.Trading items with others. 16.How can the man get a table? A.By filling in a form. B.By sending an cmail. C.By calling the organizer. 17.What does the woman ask the man to do? A.Share news about the market. B.Donate money to the market. C.Design posters for the market. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What can the system do? A.Make flowers grow faster. B.Enable remote plant care. C.Offer free watering advice. 19.What do the system's sensors check? 第2页，共12页 A.The change of the weather.B.The adjustment of schedule.C.The amount of water in the soil. 20.Why is creating a personal account recommended? A.To protect users'privacy. B.To facilitate joint management. C.To guarantee safe usage. 第二部分阅读（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 2026 Helping Hands Volunteer Application Thank you for your interest in the Helping Hands program for the 2026 Intemational Convention While it's exciting to experience the Intemational Convention as an attendee,it can be even more rewarding as a volunteer.If you are interested in applying for the 2026 Helping Hands program in Vancouver,British Columbia,Canada,August 19-22,you should complete an interest form so we can keep you posted on registration details. Please note that the interest form only allows us to notify you once the official registration is live;this is not the formal registration.Registration will be made available to qualified volunteers by no later than the end of January 2026. Who can apply? You must be an active member in good standing. The following are unqualified: -Incumbent(现任的)international Officers and Directors Incumbent Region Advisors District leaders serving during the 2026-2027 program year Candidates for the 2026-2028 Term Semifinalists What are the requirements? You must commit to a minimum of 10 volunteer hours. You are required to attend a 2-hour volunteer orientation (at the Vancouver Convention Centre on Tuesday,August 18,early aftemoon.This will not count toward your 10 volunteer hours. .Volunteering may cause you to miss some events,such as the World Championship of Public 第3页，共12页 ▣▣ 夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 Speaking. 21.What is the purpose of the interest form? A.To complete the final volunteer registration. B.To get updated about registration details. C.To apply for the 2026-2027 program year. D.To book tickets for the convention events. 22.Who is qualified to apply for the volunteer program? A.An incumbent Region Advisor. B.A district leader serving in 2026-2027. C.An active member in good standing. D.A candidate for the 2026-2028 Term. 23.What can we leam about the volunteer requirements? A.Volunteers are required to work at least 10 hours. B.The orientation is included in the 10 volunteer hours. C.The orientation will be held on August 19. D.Volunteers won't miss any major events. For years,I viewed my grandfather's vineyard (as a chain tying me to a forgotten past.Every summer vacation felt like a sentence.The air smelled of damp earth and pesticide,a sharp contrast to the clean,digital scent of my city life.Icounted down the days until my escape,the quiet couryside feeling not peaceful,but empty and slow. The change began with the arrival of a young agricultural scientist,Miss Li,from the county's nw Rural Revitalization"projectShe brought not just new organie fertilizers,but a tablet full of cofsoil analysis charts.My grandfather listened with polite skepticism,hisfacea mask of weathered tradition.Out of boredom,Istarted wandering around them I was surprised to find myself inspired.I began translating the technical terms on the tablet into our local dialect for Grandpa,and explaining his decades of wisdom to Miss Li.A tiny spark()of curiosity lit up where there was once ony dullness. Oneaftemoo,sudden hailstorm threatened the ripening grapes.Panic seized mnot for myself,but for the vines we had grown.Miss Li showed us satellite weather tracking on her phone,predicting the stom's path.For thefirst time,I didn't see technology aseemy of this place,but as its friends.Afierce sense of protection,mixed with a new-found awe,warmed me from within.I wasno longer just an observer; I got involved 第4页，共12页 The autumn harvest was a success of this unlikely partnership.Grandfather placed a heavy hand on my shoulder."This harvest,"he said,his voice thick with motion,"as your markon it"A profound pride, deep and solid,settled in my chest.I finally understood that my growth wasn't about escaping this land,but about enriching it.The vineyard was no longer my chain;it had become my canvas.In helping to revive its roots,I had discovered my own. 24.What-did the author initially think of his summer at the vineyard? A.A burden. B.A reward. C.Alesson. D.An entertainment. 25.What changed the author's view of the vineyard? A.Miss Li's suggestion. B.His grandfather's persuasion. C.His involvement in the vineyard. D.The new"Rural Revitalization"project. 26.What does"canvas"in the last paragraph symbolize? A.The freedom of moder urban life. B.A material for recording one's experience C.The transition between tradition and modemity. D.Aplatform for realizing one's potential and value. 27.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text? A.From Chain to Canvas:My Growth in the Vineyard B.ASummer Escape:From City Life to the Countryside C.An Exciting Success:the"Rural Revitalization"Project D.The Lasting Conflict:Traditional Wisdom vs Modem Tech Imagine being a tiny baby snail ()just floating around the vast ocean for months until you find a suitable place to grow intoan adult.This is the life of Kellet's whelks.Historically,these sea snails lived only in the warm waters of Southem Califomia and Mexico.However,in recent years,some have moved 300 kilometers north,to much colder waters,and scientists wanted to find out if they had truly adapted to the colder northern environment. To investigate this,researchers collected Kellet's whelks from both southern and northern parts of the Pacific Coast of Califomia.They brought all the snails to a special tank and kept them in controlled conditions.The adult snails were allowed to have babies.Scientists then studied the babies'DNA because they had spent their entire lives in the same environment,making sure any observed differences were due to 第5页，共12页 their genes,not their life experiences. The study revealed significant genetic differences between the northem and southem snails.A large number of genes(2,770)were working differently in the northem sails,with 64%of these genes being more active.These distinct gene patters allowed researchers to accurately tell if a baby snail's parents were from the north or south just by looking at its DNA.These results strongly suggest that the northem snails have adapted to their new,colder habitat.This adaptation involved mutationsif their genes hadn't changed,the researchers wouldn't have been able to tell the snails apart. But why did these whelks movenoth and how did they adapt?Changingcend baby snails otward,andoolwaer water bursts made it asier for themtosurvive there initially. Over time,snails that already had slight DNA differences helping them handle colder temperatures were more likely to survive and multiply.This research can help us understand how other ocean animals might respond to achanging climate and support sustainable fishing practices for species like Kellet's whelks. 28.What is the recent discovery about Kellet's whelks? A.A loss of their babies. B.Achange in their size. C.Ashift in their habitats. D.Adrop in their population. 29.Why did the scientists study the DNA of baby snails? A.To record their life experience. B.To make different observations. C.To rule out environmental factors. D.To control their living conditions. 30.What does the underlined word "mutations"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Changes in the DNA. B.Differences in the form. C.Weaknesses in the body. D.Adjustments in behavior. 31.How is the text structured? A.Problem-Analysis-Solutions-Actions. B.Phenomenon-Methods-Findings-Implication. 第6页，共12页 ▣▣ 夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣H C.Argument-Evidence-Explanation-Conclusion. D.Observation-Assumption-Comparison-Application. ◇ It is unbelievable that climate change can affect cows'diets,which in turn affect cheese's nutritional value and sensory qualities-including its taste,color,and mouthfeel.This is at least true for Cantal,a hard cheese from central France,researchers report in the Joumal of Dairy (Science. Cows in this region traditionally feed on local grass.But as climate change causes more.severe droughts,some dairy producers are shifting to altemative feeds likecomfor their cows.Farmers seek feeds that yield more or are more drought-tolerant than grass,but they also want to know how these dietary changes affect their products,"explains anmal scentist Matthieu Bouchon. For almost five months,Bouchon and colleagues at France's National Research Institute for Agriculture,Food and Environment tested 40 dairy cows of two breeds (by creating a dry condition and supplementing grass with com in varying amounts.The researchers regularly sampled the cows'milk and analyzed its fatty acids,proteins,and beneficial microbes-key components that shape the production, quality and nutrition of cheese. The team found that a com-based diet did not reduce milk yield and even led to an estimated reduction in methane,a major greenhouse gas emitted (by cows.However,cheese from grass-fed cows was richer and more flavorful than that from cows mostly or entirely fed onco.Grass-based diets also resulted in cheese with more heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and higher levels of beneficial lactic (acid bacteria.To preserve quality,the researchers suggest farmers should include fresh grass in cows'com-based feed. French producers will possibly need different strategies to fit their environment and cow breeds.But Bouchon is certain of one thing:"If climate change continues on its current path,we will feel it in our cheese,” 32.What is the root cause of choosing altemative feeds? A.Climate change. B.The shortage of grass. C.Producers'concem. D.Farmers'request. 33.Which aspect of the research does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A.Its influence. B.Its findings. C.Its significance. D.Its design. 34.Which may be increased with the com-based diet? 第7页，共12页 A.The flavor of cheese. B.The yield of milk. C.The emission of methane. D.The content of omega-3. 35.What is the purpose of this text? A.To provide tailored strategies for farmers. B.To stress French dairy producers'worries. C.To explain the impact of climate change on cheese. D.To compare cheese from grass-fed and com-fed cows. 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。 Nostalgia-the warm feeling of longing for the past-is everywhere in today's.culture.Movies like Barbie,Indiana Jones,and Top Gun are drawing huge crowds by bringing back old favorites.36 On the surface,nostalgia simply makes us feel good.37 According to Professor Ziyan Yang from the Institute of Psychology,CAS,nostalgia creates feelings of warmth,belonging,and even a mental escape to the past.During tough times-whether personal struggles or global crises-nostalgia acts like an moiona safety net.Movies and music are powerful triggers because they recreate familiar emotions and experiences. 38 First,it gives us a sense of control.Even when life feels unpredictable,reflecting on our past helps us feel more grounded and secure.Second,nostagia strengthens socbonds.Though itseems like a personal experience,nostalgic memories often remind us of family,friends,and shared moments. What does nostalgia do toour brains?Mostly good things!Studies show it boosts happiness,creativity, and energy by activating positive emotions.39 This youthful optimism encourages us to take risks and chase our goals.Some researchers suggest nostalgia acts like apsychological immune system",helping us cope with stress. Butctoo much nostalgia be harmful?In small amounts,it's healthy.However,if we think about the past too much,itcan keep us from moving forward The key is balance-enjoying memories without losing sight of the present.40 It helps us reconect with our true selves and remember.who we really are. In-short,nostalgia isn't just about reliving the past-it's a tool that helps us navigate the present and future with hope. A.This is why reunions feel so meaningful to us. B.It can even make us feel younger and more optimistic. 第8页，共12页 C.But why do we love nostalgia so much? D.Still,in general,nostalgia is a natural and positive part of life. B.Nostalgia also serves key psychological needs. F.However,psychology experts say there's more to it. G.Remembering happy memories brings comfort and joy. 第三部分语言运用供两节，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。 It was just a.typical moming of an ordinary workday.I was at the 41,on my way to the lab where I was a postdoctoral fellow(博士后a研究员).But something began to_42_inside me asI watched the people around meheadphones hanging from their ears,eyes cast down,43 faces. They looked unhappy.And I realized that I was one of them.Suddenly,I could no longer 44my work life and booked a one-way ticket to fly home. Over the years,Ihad grown more cometitive due to the 45 of finishing my Ph.D.Those who could have been partners became competitors I disliked and the effect of this competition was exactly the46of what I had hoped for.I began to feel lonely and lost.I became less and less 47 in my scientific work.I hit my48 point that day at the bus station.I had to end this before it is too late.I emailed my professors,explaining that Ihad put the49first and myself second for too long. Shortly after I got back home,I started to receive some emails from my workmates-I guessed they expected me to join them again soon.After a few 50 asking how I was,in the emails many expressed their stress of academic life.Vulnerable ()researchers were sticking their heads out of their shells,seeking 51.It occurred to me that we all 52 sometimes,and our vulnerability seemed so much alike that I 53 myself from all that had bothered me for days.54 it can be win-win game,instead of one where one side gains while the other side loses.Working with others and asking for help doesn't make my contributions 55 it means we can all succeed. 41.A.station B.office C.cafe shop D.store 42.A.settle B.awaken C.disappear D.explode 43.A.uncertain B.unique C.unsmiling D.unfamiliar 44.A.begin with B.get rid of C.proceed with D.get down to 45.A.obligation B.response C.commitment D.pressure 第9页，共12页 ▣▣ 夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效 ▣ 46.A.outcome B.means C.opposite D.altemative 47.A.prodactive B.ankious C.tough D.responsible 46.A.starting B.boiling C.ending D.breaking 49.A.fame B.occupation C.partner D.honor 50.A.lines B.jokes C.accounts D.greetings 51.A.belief B.assistance C.hardship D.answers 52.A.cholced B.hesitated C.relexed D.suffered 53.A.protected B.prevented C.cxeused D.liberated 54.A.Eventually B.Generally C.Actually D.Fortunately 55.A.irregular B.insignificant C,fⅢlogical D.improper 第二节（供15小题：每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Maybe teenage years weren't the ideal time to receive my mother's advice to wear a range of colors. What betier way to express how you feel on ay given day,and convey that mood56the world,she would say.It was important to the eye,to the soul It really isn't the best advice 57(give)to any teenager,especially one 58 was hoping to disappear in all-bisek sportswear.Now I see her advice isn't about fashion or looking good for others,or making an impression,59 about dressing from the inside.It has taken me a while to lean into the power of this.I'm not quite sure when I 60(start)applying it myself but I remember waking upone moming in my early 20s,looking at my wardrobe and thinking:what colour do I feel like wearing today? It's61 question that brings a surprising degree of daily self-awareness.It's asking,"What mood am I in?""Do I wanit 62(see)or do I want to hide?".The idea of starting the day in the right colour sends me back to myself. My wardrobe63(become)more colourful over the years,and,my mother was right:it does bring me joy to wear pink shocs with a golden shine,and a silver dress which is so bright that it can 64(probable)be spotted from the moon.Wearing 65(shine)colors brings me enormous happiness,and when I do,I feel as ifI am shouting:"Look,it's me,me,mecee." 按照课文原文填空。 66.Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about makes the universe exist. 67.Exploring spsce helps address (foundation)questions sbout our place in the universe and the history of our solar system. 第10页，共12页 6The finalpoof cm whensipyd wsdisoveedNajingh thild 69.Those who make great discoveries must often overcome many challenges along the way- was the case with the explorer Christopher Columbus. 70.Its location is marked with a memorial shaped like a bridge,which crosses the ship's (sink) remains. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第-节（满分15分） 你校英文报正在开展以“Space Exploration”为主题的征文活动。字宙探索是一项将深刻影响人 类未来生活与发展的重要事业。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1)谈谈人们对字宙探索的不同态度： (2)说明你对这项事业的理解与理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Space Exploration:Meaningful or Not? 第二节（满分25分）》 阅读下面的材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I never thought a group of stray (cats would tum our quiet community into a place of conflict until last month.As a senior high school student who loves animals,I had been feeding the three stray cats near the community gate for half a year.They were gentleone black,one orange,and one white with patches-and they'd greet me every aftemoon after school,their tails waving softly. But things started to go wrong.More neighbors-noticed the cats and.began bringing food:some left bowls of rice,some threw leftover bones,and others put out milk.At first,I was glad the cats were getting more care.However,the situation soon spiraled ()out of control.Food bowls piled up by the gate, attracting flies andants in the summer heat.The leftover food smelled terible when it went bad,making the 第11页，共12页 tooomitya ppace.What'srefewmorecastarted wderingnto edyadsockingovower potsad leavingfr Complaints looded the commuity group chatThse catsae uisance ()nigbor m souldrive them away!"tr sid angrily.A few animal ovrsgued back,insisting weshoutbdthepreTooand even my parents told me to stop fding the asyngIddingthe pobeIfet heartbokeIdidn'twant to give upthebutas hated sinthetyomrt nIstood by the gate watching the cats eat quietly,Ms.Li,mnity walkdShe didn'dbutinsteadsighedd sdWestio thatworksorvy usthpopho love themor gave meideThat igh Istayed ue writindowap.The next momingIwenttosMs.Liain,holding my notebooktightly.Ihopedmy planotothect ad save the straycats. 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。 Ms.Li praised my plan and agreed to help me put it into practice. After two weeks of joint efforts,the community took on a brand-new look. 算12页，共12页 夸克扫描王 极速扫描，就是高效