广西柳州地区民族高级中学2025-2026学年春季学期期中考试高二英语试题

柳州地区民族高级中学2025一2026学年春季学期期中考试 高二英语试题 考试范围：选必三一选必四Unit2考试时长：120分钟 出题人：覃朝姣 审题人：覃菊芬 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 kind of book does the man want to borrow? A.Economics. B.Literature. C.Computer. 2.What are the speakers going to do? A.Attend a painting class.B.Visit an art exhibition. C.Buy a notebook. 3.What does the man think of the cafe? A.It is lively and fun. B.It helps concentration. C.It offers spacious desks. 4.What are the speakers mainly discussing? A.A contest preparation.B.A science project. C.A weekend trip. 5.When will the man return the dictionary? A.On Tuesday. B.On Wednesday. C.On Friday. 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 does the conversation probably take place? A.At a lecture. B.At a store. C.In a workshop. 7.Why does the man have interest in the tablet? A.He believes it benefits his work. B.He needs one to learn digital art. C.He thinks it suitable for his niece. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.How does Steven feel now? A.Surprised. B.Disappointed. C.Conflicted. 9.What is the woman's suggestion for Steven? A.Consulting his family.B.Having a try. C.Writing full-time. 10.What is the main topic of the conversation? A.Risks of quitting a job.B.Ways to improve writing.C.Career change consideration. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.Why is the woman talking to Mr Janson? 1 A.To finish a class assignment. B.To seek advice on interviews. C.To write a newspaper feature. 12.What does Mr Janson do? A.A network engineer. B.A school librarian. C.A career planner. 13.What is considered the biggest change? A.The digitisation of books B.The invention of scanners. C.The collection of documents. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14.What is the main goal of the UTeach programme? A.To enhance learning efficiency. B.To attract students to major in STEM. C.To involve students in STEM teaching. 15.What is one proven outcome of the programme? A.Most graduates stay to teach. B.The training is very enjoyable. C.It guarantees jobs for graduates. 16.What first made John consider teaching? A.He had a free trial class. B.He was poor at lab work. C.A professor recommended it. 17.Why does John want to continue teaching? A.He likes flexible hours. B.He expects higher pay later. C.He values connecting with students. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What does Debrah Roundy regularly do in China? A.She volunteers to translate. B.She learns about Chinese music. C.She dances in parks and squares. 19.How does Debrah Roundy communicate with her teammates now? A.By turning to others.B.By using an app. C.By exchanging notes. 20.What does the dance mean to Debrah Roundy? A.A bridge to learn China. B.A daily form of exercise. C.A chance to help neighbors. 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 Dog parks on Long Island For dog lovers,parking dogs sometimes might be a problem.From entertainment facilities to park tips,we've collected everything you need to know before you take your pet for an afternoon of outdoor fun Amagansett,Napeague State Park Dogs are allowed on a leash in this undeveloped park,which includes paths,wooded areas and roads.Dogs have access to the beach.No water source or public bathrooms. East Meadow,Eisenhower Park 2/8 In addition to seating,each run has a water source.Permits are free,but required. Calverton,Isaac Park Separated into areas for large and small dogs,this half-acre (plot has shade trees, seating and access to the beach.Bring your own water.Leashed dogs can be walked on some paths;. Town of Riverhead residents only. Brookhaven,Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park This 3-acre park has areas for large and small dogs,but no water source.Large dog area includes a training course.A $18 yearly pass for village residents. Massapequa,Clocks Boulevard Park Larger than 1 acre,this dog park has lots of room to run and wooded areas for shade.Open dawn to dusk.Water sources are available in both the large and small dog areas.It has enough parking and seating.Open to Town of Oyster Bay residents. 21.In which parks are water sources available? A.Isaac Park and Eisenhower Park. B.Napeague State Park and Isaac Park. C.Eisenhower Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. D.Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park and Clocks Boulevard Park. 22.What is required if you are visiting Isaac Park? A.Buying a permit. B.Keeping public bathrooms clean. C.Spending S18 every year. D.Being a resident of Town of Riverhead. 23.What's special about Robinson Duck Farm Dog Park? A.Dogs can be trained there. B.It has large room for dogs. C.Dogs can get shade there. D.It is free for village residents. B When she was 61,Sian Davies decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean.In March 2021,she was one of the 12 crew members who set out on the 3,000-mile journey from Tenerife to battle sun, salt and dangerous currents."We would row in three-hour shifts and only sleep for an hour or so every six hours,"she says."For the first 15 days,I was seasick,so I hardly ate anything.I was just rowing and collapsing.I went through some pretty dark times." But after 42 days on the water,Davies reached Antigua to become one of the only six women in the world over the age of 60 to have rowed across an ocean."I was extremely tired,but I was so proud of myself,"she says. Davies began rowing when she was 53,after spotting a six-oar (rowing boat in Bristol harbor.Attracted by its size and appearance,she spoke to the crew and was encouraged to do a trial run."As soon as I got on the water,I fell in love with it,"she says."Feeling your whole body working and the fresh air on your skin is amazing. It wasn't until 2017,though,that her Atlantic plans were born.Suffering from a herniated disc (推间盘突出)，she was only able to get out of bed,.“"I began thinking of things I could look forward to after I had surgery,"she says."One day I was reading about women adventurers when it hit me that once better,I would row across an ocean." After successful surgery,Davies began driving to meet other women who had undertaken rows.Hearing the experiences and advice of them gave Davies the confidence.Soon after,she heard that a new boat producer was organizing a team for a voyage (across the Atlantic and she joined it immediately. "In June,I'm planning to break a few world records by rowing around the UK when I'm 64, and I want to motorcycle through the Himalayas later in the year.After all,we need things to look back on,”she says.. 24.What do we know about Davies'journey across the Atlantic? A.She fell apart and abandoned the task. B.She suffered a lot during the process. C.She was the oldest woman to finish it. D.She rowed along with six other women. 25.How did Davies feel about her first attempt to row? A.Impressed.B.Frightened. C.Confident D.Painful. 26.What inspired Davies to row across an ocean? A.A trial row on a six-oar rowing boat. B.Support from a boat company. C.Stories of some women adventurers. D.Sufferings from her back pain. 27.Which of the following best describes Davies? A.Caring and open-minded. B.Humble and self-motivated. C.Determined and easy-going. D.Strong-willed and ambitious. c Comedy writer Joe Toplyn spent thirty years writing jokes for famous TV hosts before asking a simple question:"Can I teach a computer to be funny?"He built an AI tool named Witscript, where for six dollars a month,users could give the system a headline or a picture and receive a joke in seconds. In a small "laugh-off'experiment,a comedian read jokes written by both Toplyn and Witscript to live audiences.Scientists measured the laughter and found that the human and computer jokes brought almost the same level of amusement to the audiences.Experts have even said that for a computer,writing certain kinds of jokes may be easier than driving a car. One theory for why we laugh is that a joke creates two pictures in our minds at once.Here is an example:"Two fish are in a tank.One says,'You drive.I'll shoot.'"The word "tank"can mean a fishbowl or a war machine,and the surprise of connecting the two makes us laugh.Toplyn turned this idea into steps for his AI tool.When given the news "Christie's is selling a pink diamond ( once owned by Marie Antoinette-a French queen whose head was cut off due to her terrible deeds,"Witscript replied,"It has the perfect cut-just like her head,"mixing jewelry and history in a clever,dark way. However,computer humor still has clear limits.Some jokes repeat unfair fixed ideas,such as always targeting larger or older people as the punchline ()Without human editors,many of the machine-produced jokes are simply disrespectful to certain communities,bringing more confusion than laughter. More importantly,a joke is not only about the words.For now,machines can copy the shapes of jokes,but they don't laugh,redden,or worry about a friend's reaction.A computer cannot feel this social dance.As AI helpers become part of our daily lives,a bit of programmed humor may make them friendlier.Still,the deepest laughter will remain a human conversation of shared human needs and feelings-one heart speaking to another. 28.What does the"laugh-off'experiment show? A.Al writes jokes faster than humans. B.Al fails to judge the quality of jokes. C.Al-written jokes match human humor. D.AI finds writing jokes easier than driving. 29.What are the examples in paragraph 3 intended to explain? A.History is a rich source of jokes. B.Al-made jokes are mostly boring. 4/8 C.Dark humor requires high intelligence. D.AI can create humor with smart connections. 30.What worries the author about AI-made humor? A.It slows down human creativity. B.It can be costly for ordinary users. C.It may have negative social effects. D.It hardly touches on people's lifestyles. 31.Which of the following reflects the main idea of the text? A.Real humor lies in emotional connections.B.Humor depends on culture and surprise. C.Comedians will possibly lose jobs to AI.D.AI is progressing fast in creative tasks. S In recent years,interest in space tourism has grown rapidly.Once a concept limited to science fiction,space travel for private individuals is now becoming a reality.Companies like SpaceX,Blue Origin,and Virgin Galactic are developing commercial spaceflight programs.Wealthy adventurers, celebrities,and even a few researchers have already taken part in these early missions,drawing global attention. However,space tourism raises important questions.Critic argue that it remains an activity for the wealthy,as ticket prices are extremely high.A single trip can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars,making space tourism accessible only to a selected few.Others worry about the environmental impact.Rocket launches release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere,contributing to climate change.Some scientists fear that an increase in spaceflights could worsen these issues if not properly regulated. Supporters,on the other hand,believe that space tourism has benefits.It drives innovation in space technology,leading to advancements that could make space travel more affordable in the future.Additionally,some believe that seeing Earth from space-often called the "overview effect" 一 gives travelers a deeper appreciation for the planet and inspires greater environmental responsibility.Documentaries and interviews with early space tourists suggest this emotional shift is real and long-lasting. Despite the excitement,space tourism remains in its early stages.While a few commercial flights have successfully taken private passengers to the edge of space,long-term sustainability is still uncertain.The cost must decrease significantly for space travel to become widely accessible. Scientists also emphasize the need for better safety measures,as spaceflight remains a high-risk activity. Some experts compare space tourism to the early days of aviation.A century ago,air travel was expensive and rare,but today,millions of people fly every day.Could the same happen with space travel?Many in the industry believe so,but it may take decades before space tourism becomes a regular part of human life. For now,space tourism remains a thrilling yet controversial topic.While the idea of ordinary people traveling to space is inspiring,questions about cost,safety,and environmental impact must be addressed before it can truly take off. 32.What is one major concern about space tourism? A.It harms the environment. B.It is illegal in many countries. C.It has replaced scientific space missions. D.It distracts public attention from climate issues. 33.Why do some supporters have a positive view of space tourism? A.It is a safe and affordable industry. B.It helps reduce global carbon emissions. C.It could encourage better treatment of Earth. D.It provides a solution to overcrowding on Earth. 34.What does the underlined phrase"overview effect"most likely refer to? A.A feeling of being lost in space. B.A dangerous effect of space travel. C.An ability to see beyond the Earth's atmosphere. D.A change in perspective after viewing Earth from space. 35.Which would be the best title for the passage? A.Why Space Tourism Will Fail B.Is Space Travel worth the Cost? C.How Governments Control Space Travel D.Space Tourism:The Next Step for Humanity? 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。 Research has shown that mindful eating has positive impacts on people,so it's beneficial to know how to eat more mindfully.Here are some techniques for eating at a healthy speed. Remove all distractions while you eat.36 Make sure your cell phone is face down and you're not going to respond to any messages that come through. Take enough time to finish your meal.Even with all distractions removed,very often you still find yourself eating faster than you should.37 It takes about that time for your body to get the signal to the brain that you are full. 38 You might wonder how to spend 20 whole minutes eating a sandwich.One way to slowdown is to engage your senses and think through all the details about your meal.Ask yourself: What's on my plate?How hungry am I today?Is it too salty?Notice the smell,the taste and whatever other senses that arise as you eat. Limit the amount of the food you might munch on (mindlessly.Put a small amount of snack food,like potato chips,in a separate bowl to help avoid mindless munching.39 Putting aside some of the food can help you eat less at a healthier speed Actually chew.If you're wolfing down(狼吞虎咽)your food,.you're probably not chewing it.. And chewing is an important part of digestion.40 Look at each bite before putting it into your mouth,acknowledge what you're eating and chew,chew,chew. A.Notice all the little details about your food. B.Limit your time for a meal within 20 minutes. C.It helps break up the foods so it's easier for absorption. D.Watch out for your food intake and the time you spend on it. E.When you sit down to eat,spend at least 20 minutes doing so F.If you have a whole bag of it,it is challenging to stop after several bites. G.They can limit your ability to enjoy your food and notice when you are full. 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） 6/8 To the firefighters who deal with danger each day,every life is worthy to be saved. Wildfires are just one of the many situations firefighters 41 toward when everyone else is going in the opposite direction.Every year,it seems wildfires 42 parts of California, Washington and Oregon.In September,2023,Daniel Trevizo.a Los Angeles Fire Department head, and his team worked hard around-the-clock to 43 the fires in the south of California. One day,they were watering down embers (near Lake Oroville when he 44 a surprising thing.When the fires were put out,his team did everything they could to 45 the fire scene quickly.46,Daniel heard an animal crying nearby.So he started looking around for the 47 of the sounds.Then they found a small cat under the burnt bushes.The frightened and lonely cat came right up to Daniel. Daniel 48 the soot )-covered cat,later named Ember,and kept it 49 in his jacket pocket until it got much-needed 50 in an animal hospital.The veterinarian ( said Ember had only some minor 51.With medication and Daniel's care,Ember 52 a few days later.Ultimately,Daniel managed to find Ember's owners,who got 53 from it while they escaped from the fires. There's no doubt Ember's life was saved by 54 Daniel and his team!They risked their lives to save those around them,and we couldn't be more 55 41.A.nod B.look C.point D.rush 42.A.miss B.leave C.strike D.beat 43.A.discuss B.consider C.watch D.contain 44.A.imagined B.encountered C.controlled D.remembered 45.A.clear B.rebuild C.recall D.approach 46.A.Naturally B.Hopefully C.Suddenly D.Normally 47.A.difference B.source C.change D.effect 48.A.put down B.sent away C.kept off D.picked up 49.A.safe B.scared C.awake D.anxious 50.A.preparations B.orders C.examinations D.comments 51.A.choices B.injuries C.errors D.possibilities 52.A.reacted B.recovered C.reappeared D.remained 53.A.separated B.connected C.reminded D.prevented 54.A.familiar B.proud C.honest D.courageous 55.A.helpful B.regretful C.respectful D.doubtful 第二节（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)或所给单词的正确形式。 Gaiwan tea brewing(盖腕工夫茶)，a fine skill of making oolong tea in southern China,is praised by tea lovers nowadays as a symbol of Eastern elegance.Ben,a British tea enthusiast,first 56(experience)this skill during his one-week trip to Chaozhou last autumn. He was lucky to meet Mr.Chen,a tea master 57(own)a century-old tea shop in the ancient city and having practiced this tea art for over 40 years.58(invite)by the tea master to join a tea ceremony,Ben learned to warm the gaiwan with hot water first59 then put in proper tea leaves,following the master's movements step by step.As hot water poured over the leaves,a pleasant fragrance (filled the air,and he took a slow sip60 (enjoy)the rich aftertaste.Ben was61(deep)moved by the gracefulness of the tea master's movements-every step, 62 pouring water to serving tea,looked smooth and spot-on. Afterwards he visited a small museum 63 displayed various antique gaiwans and tea sets,and took 64( (photo)of those valuable items-each piece bore the faint marks of years gone by. At the end of his trip,Ben commented that gaiwan tea brewing was not just65 tea-making technique,but a special cultural experience that reflected the beauty of Chinese life. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是一名校学生会成员。随着环保理念日益深入人心，水资源保护问题愈发引起全 社会的广泛关注。请用英文写一篇短文，代表学生会向全体师生发起倡议，内容包括： 1.珍惜水资源的重要性： 2.如何从日常小事做起。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。 "Oh no!"I shouted as I searched through my dance bag.My dance shoes were nowhere to be found.For a moment,I could hardly hide a smile-finally,an excuse not to go to the tiring practice!However,Mom drove straight to the studio(练功房).“Ms.Linda keeps some spare dance shoes,"she reminded gently.I took a deep breath,walked in unwillingly and fished out a pair "Only four weeks remain before the holiday performance,"Ms.Linda told the class."We must focus and work hard."My heart dropped,and the memory of last year's stage failure flashed back -I was unable to move and breathe properly under bright lights.That night,I begged Mom to let me quit.Surprisingly,she didn't force me to keep going.Instead,she said quietly,"It's your decision,Kami.But have you thought about your partner?Can she make it without you?" “She won't mind,"Isaid,“She probably doesn't even know my name..” The next Friday,Mom picked me up from school.As we drove away,she asked if I wanted to attend the dance class..No,”I whispered,Not today.”“Okay,”Mom nodded understandingly.I breathed easy,sure that I had made the right choice,thinking no one would notice one absent dancer in the crowded studio. On Saturday,during a shopping trip,I unexpectedly ran into my dance partner at checkout."Hi, Kami!"she called cheerfully.I stood still,my face red,and realized I didn't even know her name until she introduced herself as Sylvia.Then her smile disappeared."I missed you yesterday. Honestly,I'm frightened about the show.My grandma is flying in just to watch,and I fear that I'll mess up our paired moves." What she said struck me.I knew I was not the only one who was afraid all the time.Dance was not only my hard thing;it was our common fight. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右： 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Looking at her worried face,I felt a sudden increase ofdetermination inside me. The day of the holiday performance finally came. 8/8