河南商丘市商师联盟2025-2026学年下学期4月期中高二英语试题

高二英语参考答案、提示及评分细则 听力部分录音稿 (Text 1) M:Jenny,I watched Fun in the City in the cinema last night.Have you seen it? W:Yes,it was so amusing that I didn't want to leave. M:Absolutely.I'm looking forward to watching it again. (Text 2) W:What's this?Chess on TV?What language is this?Russian? M:Yes.I'm trying a new language-learning software.It can change the language of a show to the one you want to study. W:Incredible!Can you teach me how to use it? (Text 3) W:How should we get to the National History Museum? M:Walking to the subway might not be a good idea.It looks like it's going to rain. W:Good point.I'll call a taxi instead.It's just a short ride from here. (Text 4) W:I heard the show was incredible last night!Too bad I couldn't make it. M:You really missed something special.It was a once-in-a-lifetime performance. W:I should have bought the ticket earlier. (Text 5) W:John,have you picked out a new computer yet? M:I have $1,200 saved up,but the computer I want costs $1,500.My sister offered to cover the difference,but I'd rather not depend on her. (Text 6) W:Hi,this is Ella from Business Brochures.We're going to need 100 boxes of white paper and 300 boxes of colored paper. M:Well,for the white paper,we offer a 10-percent discount,so that would be $50 per box.For the colored paper,we offer a 20-percent discount.That would be $65 per box. W:OK,thanks.I called Super House,and their prices are $40 a box for the white and $55 for the colored one,so I think we'll go with them. M:Hmm.40 and 55?I'll beat those prices by 5 percent,if you order from us,instead. (Text 7) W:Hi,David.Here are some vegetables for you. M:Thanks a lot.They look fresh and delicious.Did you get them from the new supermarket? W:No,I picked them from my garden.My father taught me how to grow vegetables in some containers. M:Awesome.Can you tell me how to do that? W:Sure.First,choose a suitable place,then select the right plants and manage the soil and water properly.Here is a tip:If you eat the root of the plant,like potatoes or carrots,it needs full sun.If you eat the leaves,it can grow with less sun. M:That's a lot of work. W:It brings me a lot of fun. (Text 8) W:Have you heard about all the AI tools that are being used in schools now?Our teachers are even using them to grade assignments. M:Yeah,I heard about that.It's pretty wild,right?I can see how it helps teachers save time,but it also feels a little strange,like... Can AI really understand the slight differences in the paper? W:I get what you mean,but AI can,and it's not just grading.Some schools are using AI to give students suggestions,like how to improve their writing or even help them with research.It's like having a tutor 24/7. M:That's pretty cool,actually. 【高二期中·英语参考答案第1页（共4页）】 B W:I've been using AI to help me with my essays.Before writing,I turn to it and it offers me a variety of ideas.It can also polish the rough drafts of my essays.It's better than staring at a blank page for hours. (Text 9) W:How was your last class,Joe? M:Fine.I've been trying to encourage children in my class to be individuals and think for themselves. W:Have you heard about the Let Grow Program?I'm applying it to my students recently. M:What is it? W:The idea is to help kids develop life skills by allowing them more freedom to make their own decisions and learn from their experiences. M:How does it work? W:The program often includes activities like letting children manage small tasks at home or even organize their own play dates.Kids learn better through real-life experiences rather than just structured lessons. M:So,it's about stepping back and letting kids explore more on their own? W:Exactly.By facing small challenges,kids build confidence and develop problem-solving skills.Studies show that kids who take part in the Let Grow Program become more capable and better at dealing with stress. M:I wonder what the parents think about it. W:They sometimes hesitate,but they often see positive changes once they start trusting their children more.Oh,the bell is sounding.I have to head out for my next class. (Text 10) M:Swimming is a great exercise as well as a vital skill.That's why we offer swimming lessons to children aged between 4 and 16 at affordable prices.Not all children will be at the same level,so we have classes for different ability levels and ages.The levels are as follows:Pre-school,Foundation,and Development.Our Pre-school children's swimming lessons are aimed at those aged 4 to 5. These lessons focus on developing their confidence in the water and teach them essential swimming skills along with the basics of water safety.The Foundation swimming lessons are designed for kids who are aged 4 and over.By the end of this course,they will be able to swim 10 meters unaided and know the basics of swimming movements.The Development classes are prepared for children aged 5 to 16.These lessons will cover more swimming essentials,including developing techniques and basic survival and rescue skills in the water.Additionally,you can treat your friends to f15 off a course when you recommend them.If they join,you'll receive a two-week course of your choice.So if you're interested,prepare your swimwear and come join us. 参考答案 1~5 ACBAC 6~10 AABAC 11~15 BACBC 16~20 CBCAB 【答案与解析】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国历史上著名的女性园艺拓荒者。 21.D数字计算题。根据Beatrix Farrand一节中“nl899,at age27,the self-taught Farrand..”可知答案。 22.A细节理解题。根据Carrie Lippincott一节中“She completely changed the way seeds were sold..”及前面的细节可知，她对园 艺种子的销售方式做出了重大改进。 23.B推理判断题。根据Jane Colden一节中“She is credited with naming and classifying hundreds of native plants in the Hudson River Valley..”及Marie Clark Taylor一节中“Inl941,Taylor became the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D in botany in the United States..”可推断，她俩都有丰富的植物学知识。 【答案与解析】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了环保先驱Rachel Carson的生平及其著作《寂静的春天》对环境保护运动产生的深远影响。 24.B细节理解题。根据第一段“Chemical companies campaigned against it strongly,as Carson's wamings threatened their established and profitable practices.”可知，化工公司激烈反对《寂静的春天》是因为Carson的警告威胁到了他们有利可图的业务。 25.B推理判断题。文章第二段提到Carso的童年经历培养了她对自然的热爱，并引导她学习了生物学，这为她后来的环保倡导工 作提供了科学基础和个人动力。由此可推断，她的个人背景（童年经历和生物学教育）塑造了她的环保事业。 26.A细节理解题。根据第三段“She spent four years carefully researching for the book,gathering evidence from scientific studies and talking to farmers and fishermen..”可知，她的研究耗时四年，收集了来自科学研究以及农民、渔民访谈的证据，这说明其研究特 点是全面深入且证据来源丰富多样。 27.D主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了Rachel Carson的书及其持久的影响。 【高二期中·英语参考答案第2页（共4页）】 B 【答案与解析】 本文是一篇议论文。作者通过暑期打工经历，探讨了高中生工作的真正价值。 28.A细节理解题。根据第二段“These values and skills are what numerous studies hold up as the important reasons why teenagers should work during the summer.”可知，普遍认为青少年工作的主要好处是培养责任感和提升技能。 29.A推理判断题。根据第四段“High school students spend about seven hours a day in classes,and then often stay afterward for school--sponsored sports or activities.”可推断，高中生活以学校活动为中心。 3o.D细节理解题。根据最后一段“..you can become friends with those decades older than you and strangers who have none of the same interests or hobbies as you do.”可知，作者学会了跨越差异建立有意义的联系。 31.D推理判断题。全文通过对比传统观点和自身体验，强调工作的最大价值不在于技能培养，而在于人生经验的收获。 【答案与解析】 本文是一篇说明文。文章客观分析了鲨鱼种群面临的生存威胁，评估了现行捕捞限制措施的效果，并指出需要采取综合策略来 实现有效保护。 32.C词义猜测题。根据画线词后“Nearly onethird of shark species globally are threatened with extinction..contributing significantly to their decline..”可知，鲨鱼正面临严峻的生存危机，死亡速度之快令人担忧。由此可推断，staggering在此处表示“令人震惊的、令 人担忧的”，与Alarming意思最接近。 33.B细节理解题。根据第二段“..retention(留存)bans that require fishermen to release accidentally captured sharks..”可知，留存禁令 要求渔民释放意外捕获的鲨鱼。 34.C细节理解题。根据第三段“..particularly high post-release mortality among...deep-water species,and those requiring constant swimming to breathe.”可知，深水物种和需要持续游动呼吸的鲨鱼释放后死亡率最高。 35.C段落大意题。根据第五段及其前文可知，虽然禁渔令能使鲨鱼死亡率降低，但对灰鯖鲨等物种而言“仍不足以实现可持续水 平”，需要采取范围更广的措施才能有效保护鲨鱼。 【答案与解析】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院及牛津大学独立进行的两项相关研究。该研究试图弄清楚长期使用A虹工 具是否会损害人类的批判思维及独立解决问题的能力。 36.F根据空前的提问“What kind of things did you ask an AI tool to do for you recently?”可知，空项会提到你最近利用AI工具做 过的事情，故F项符合。 37.G空前提到了实验的主体，空后则提到了实验结果，空项应该会简要介绍实验对象，故G项符合。 38.D根据空后的主句“‘we are worried that long-term over-reliance on AI could be harmful for critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills,'the researchers warned.”可知，两个分句中只有D项能在语意上符合。 39.B"So,with the massive explosion of AI use,are our critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills really at risk of decline and should they be abandoned?”可知，这两个研究的结论应该是相同的，故B项符合。 40.A根据Dr Alexandra Tomescu的回答及解释可知，结论并非一边倒：一方面，AI工具会降低批判思维及独立思考的能力，另一 方面，它们也能让使用者变得更有创意或提升他们的其他能力，故A项符合。 【答案与解析】 本文是一篇记叙文。在美国田纳西州威斯特摩兰市，当地警方联合应急管理部门借助无人机技术，成功寻回一名在林区走失的 老年痴呆症患者。 41.C周一上午10点30分左右，当地警方接到一通紧急(urgent)电话：一名患有痴呆症的70岁本地老妇人，在布莱索街与哈里森 巷交叉口附近的茂密林区走失(1ost)。 42.A见上题解析。 43.B警员们火速赶往(hurried)现场，即刻展开搜救。 44.D他们十分清楚，每一分每一秒(moment)都至关重要一考虑到老妇人的身体状况，在这片陌生崎岖的树林里，她可能无法 (able)自行求救，也找不到回家的路。 45.A见上题解析。 46.D为了加快搜救进程，警方向萨姆纳县应急管理局以及萨姆纳县警长办公室请求了支援(support)。 47.C上午11点26分，应急管理局的救援小队抵达(arrived)现场。 48.D他们立刻派出(sent out)两架无人机对广阔的林地进行扫描，与此同时，警员们继续(continued)展开地面搜寻。 49.B见上题解析。 50.A仅仅10分钟后，其中一架无人机便发现了(spotted)走失的老妇人。 【高二期中·英语参考答案第3页（共4页）】 B 51.B在无人机信号的指引(Guided)下，警员们迅速找到了老人。 52.A为了以防万一，萨姆纳县紧急医疗服务中心派车将她送往(transported)医院接受检查。 53.C幸运的是(Luckily),医疗检查结果显示她身体并无大碍。 54.D萨姆纳县应急管理局局长表示，这已是(marked)他们的无人机搜救项目启动以来寻回的第l8名走失人员，这一成果充分证 明了这项技术在快速寻回走失人员方面的实用(useful)价值。 55.B见上题解析。 【答案与解析】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了身患“脆骨病”的湖北巴东山区女孩田彦清凭借自学和志愿者老师的帮助考上武汉大学 并立志回馈社会的事迹。 56.where考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，此处引导的是一个非限制性定语从句；先行词是Badong County,Hubei Province,.表 示地点，在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导。 57.achievement考查词形转换。空前有形容词性物主代词her修饰，且在句中作主语，所以用所给动词的名词achievement。 58.and考查连词。physical challenges和mental pressure是并列关系，表示“身体上的挑战和精神上的压力”，所以用连词and连接。 59.escaped考查动词时态。根据前文Staying indoors for much of her childhood可知，这里描述的是过去的事情，所以用一般过去时 escaped。.escape into表示“逃人，沉浸于”。 60.herself考查反身代词。teach oneself是固定短语，意为“自学”。句子主语是she,对应的反身代词是herself。 6l.miles考查名词复数。mile(英里)是可数名词，前面没有不定冠词a或数词one修饰时，需要用复数形式。walk miles表示“走 数英里的路”。 62.of考查介词。regardless of是固定短语，意为“不管，不顾”。 63.careful考查词形转换。此处用所给名词的形容词careful修饰空后的名词observation。 64.to research考查非渭语动词。“hope to do sth.”是固定用法，意为“希望做某事”，所以用to research。 65.eventually考查词形转换。此处用所给形容词的副词eventually修饰空后的动词短语give back to。 第一节 One possible version: Dear Peter, It's wonderful to hear that you're planning to share a classic Chinese fable at the upcoming Chinese Club activity!I'd like to recommend the classic fable Marking the Boat to Find the Sword. It tells of a man who accidentally dropped his sword into the river from a moving boat.Instead of searching immediately,he marked the boat's side,believing he could find the sword by following the mark once ashore.This story,though simple,offers a profound lesson about the foolishness of ignoring a changing situation.It brilliantly reflects traditional Chinese wisdom that emphasizes flexibility and adapting to new circumstances,which is sure to spark a great discussion. Hope your sharing is a great success! Yours, Li Hua 第二节 One possible version: Though I was not fully convinced,I chose to try his advice as I had no better option.That evening,when my wife complained about the messy house,I apologized for not helping and joined her in cleaning instead of arguing.When my kids left toys everywhere, I played with them rather than scolding them.The next day,seeing garbage spilling from my neighbor's bins onto the hallway floor,I tidied it up gently,knocked on their door to mention the issue,and even offered them some extra trash bags. To my great surprise,everything around me changed almost at once.My wife smiled instead of frowning and shared her worries softly;my children became more affectionate,hugging me the moment I got home.My neighbors also became more considerate-they stayed quiet after dark,kept the hallway clean,and even brought homemade cookies to thank me.In just a few days,all my frustration was gone,replaced by warmth and a strong sense of community.I finally realized the problem was never with the world,but with my own perspective. 【高二期中·英语参考答案第4页（共4页）】 B高二英语 考生注意： 1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。 3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答聚标号 涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写 的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 4.本卷命题范围：北师大版选择性必修第一册~选择性必修第四册。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音 后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1.What does the man decide to do? A.Watch a movie. B.Have fun downtown. C.Meet the woman. 2.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A chess game. B.Studying Russian. C.A language-learning tool. 3.How will the speakers go to the museum? A.On foot. B.By taxi. C.By subway. 4.How does the woman feel? A.Regretful. B.Proud. C.Delighted. 5.How much does the new computer cost? A.$500. B.$1,200. C.$1,500. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前， 你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6.Why is the woman calling? A.To order some paper. B.To print brochures. C.To cancel an order. 7.What does the man mean? A.He can offer a lower price. B.They can talk with Super House. C.The woman can buy from another shop. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.Who taught the woman to plant vegetables in containers? A.Her friend. B.Her father. C.Her brother. 【高二期中·英语第1页（共8页）】 B 9.Where should potatoes be placed? A.In sunny places. B.In shady places. C.In dry places. 10.What does the woman think of gardening? A.Boring. B.Tiring. C.Enjoyable. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Fellow teachers. B.Classmates. C.Teacher and student. 12.What is the man's initial attitude to the Al tools? A.Doubtful. B.Favorable. C.Unclear. 13.What does the woman use the AI tools to do? A.Write papers. B.Grade essays. C.Generate ideas. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At home. B.In an office. C.In a classroom. 15.What can we learn about the Let Grow Program? A.It calls for parental involvement. B.It encourages structured lessons. C.It allows kids to explore on their own. 16.What do the studies find about the Let Grow Program? A.It is impractical. B.Parents oppose it. C.The results are encouraging. 17.What is the woman going to do next? A.Meet parents. B.Teach a class. C.Start a workshop. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18.Who is unlikely to sign up for the lessons? A.A 5-year-old boy. B.A 13-year-old girl. C.A 17-year-old teenager. 19.What will be added at the third stage? A.Water rescue skills. B.The basics of water safety. C.Ten-meter unaided swimming. 20.What is the reward for the recommenders? A.A discount. B.Extra lessons. C.A free swimsuit. 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第-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。 Women have long been pioneers of gardening,whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation or making significant contributions to science.Here are some who have left permanent marks on American horticultural history. Jane Colden In the 1750s,Colden became the first female American botanist.She is credited with naming and classifying hundreds of native plants in the Hudson River Valley.She drew each of the plants she named,and described them in detail in her book Flora of New York. Beatrix Farrand Known as the First Lady of American Society of Landscape Architects,Farrand designed more than 100 gardens for private houses and gardening clubs.One of her best-known projects was the White House's East 【高二期中·英语第2页（共8页）】 B Garden during the Wilson presidency.In 1899,at age 27,the self-taught Farrand became the only woman among the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Carrie Lippincott To contribute to her family's income,Lippincott started a seed()business in 1886.Calling herself the "Pioneer Seedswoman of America",she published the first seed catalog targeted to women,which featured a conversational introduction and pictures of women,children and flowers at a time when other catalogs were simply text on paper.She completely changed the way seeds were sold,which was soon copied by competing seed companies. Marie Clark Taylor In 1941,Taylor became the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D in botany in the United States.As an educator,she applied her research on the effect of light on plant growth to change the way high school science was taught.She encouraged the use of light microscopes in the classroom for the first time.In the mid-1960s, President Lyndon Johnson asked her to expand her teaching methods nationwide. 21.When was Beatrix Farrand born? AIn1750. B.In1941. C.In1899. D.n1872. 22.What can we know about the "Pioneer Seedswoman of America"? A.She improved the way of selling seeds B.She founded the first seed company. C.She was born into a wealthy family. D.She was the first American garden architect. 23.What do Jane Colden and Marie Clark Taylor have in common? A.They are famous educators. B.They have a wide knowledge of plants. C.They are self-taught scientists. D.They have had a doctorate degree. In 1962,American biologist Rachel Carson published Silent Spring,a book that would change how people viewed nature.It warned that the harmful and uncontrolled use of pesticides()was poisoning the environment and could lead to a silent spring without birdsongs.The book caused immediate debate.Chemical companies campaigned against it strongly,as Carson's warnings threatened their established and profitable practices.Despite this opposition,the book raised global awareness about how easily nature can be harmed. Carson's deep connection to nature began in her childhood in Pennsylvania,where she explored the woods and streams near her home.This passion led her to study biology,which gave her the scientific knowledge she would later use in her writing. Before Silent Spring,Carson was a marine biologist and writer.She spent four years carefully researching for the book,gathering evidence from scientific studies and talking to farmers and fishermen who had seen the effects of pesticides.She built a strong argument based on data and personal accounts. Knowing her work would be criticized,Carson believed the public had the right to know the truth.She continued her efforts even while she was sick,and she died in 1964.However,her influence lived on.Silent Spring inspired the modern environmental movement,led to the ban of DDT in the U.S.,and made sure her legacy would last as a pioneering environmentalist. 24.Why did chemical companies campaign against Silent Spring? A.They found numerous scientific errors in the book. B.Carson's warnings posed a threat to their business interests. C.They believed the book would confuse the general public. D.Carson refused to share her research data with them. 【高二期中·英语第3页（共8页）】 B 25.How did Carson's personal background contribute to her environmental work? A.Her career as a writer provided her with the funding needed for research. B.Her childhood experiences and formal education in biology shaped her advocacy. C.Her family's farm gave her practical experience in using agricultural chemicals. D.Her work as a marine biologist directly exposed her to pesticide pollution. 26.The text suggests that Carson's research for the book was characterized by its A.comprehensiveness and various sources B.reliance on government reports C.focus on theoretical models D.speed and efficiency 27.What is the main idea of the text? A.The scientific process behind banning DDT. B.The debate between environmentalists and chemical companies. C.The history of pesticide use in the United States. D.The remarkable and lasting impacts of Rachel Carson's book. 0 It was the summer before junior year.I was a waitress at a little restaurant.My duties were straightforward: taking orders,delivering food and cleaning tables.I got really good at managing multiple tasks,and having a lot of responsibilities made me more responsible. These values and skills are what numerous studies hold up as the important reasons why teenagers should work during the summer.They're what teachers mention when they encourage us to get jobs.I developed those skills.But I don't think that's the main benefit high school students get from working. So much happened in the interstitial (time and spaces between our roles as waitresses,cooks and customers.This is where I think the value of a high school job lies:learning how to form a community with people I never would have otherwise known. High school students spend about seven hours a day in classes,and then often stay afterward for school-sponsored sports or activities.It's not necessarily a bad thing to be wrapped up in school.But what I find is that a job can serve as a relief from the academic tasks of high school. This relief came not from avoiding people,but from engaging with a community I would never have found in the halls of my high school.The people I met at the restaurant taught me that you can become friends with those decades older than you and strangers who have none of the same interests or hobbies as you do.They taught me that you can wildly disagree with someone and still respect them,learn from them,and love them. 28.What is commonly believed to be the main benefit teenagers get from work? A.Developing responsibility and skills. B.Learning to form a community. C.Earning money for college. D.Making friends with different people. 29.What does the author say about high school life? A.It is highly school-centered. B.It focuses on academics. C.It lacks meaningful activities. D.It provides adequate social opportunities. 30.What did the author learn from people at the restaurant? A.Friends should share similar interests. B.Workplace relationships are temporary. C.True friendship requires constant agreement. D.Meaningful connections can bridge differences. 【高二期中·英语第4页（共8页）】 B 31.What is the author's main conclusion about her job experience? A.It helped improve her academic performance. B.Its main benefit was earning teachers'approval. C.It confirmed traditional views about student jobs. D.Its greatest value went beyond skill development. D Sharks are dying at staggering rates,primarily due to fishing activities.Nearly one-third of shark species globally are threatened with extinction.While some sharks are intentionally targeted,more than half are caught incidentally as bycatch and later thrown away,contributing significantly to their decline. In response,regional fisheries management organizations have introduced retention()bans that require fishermen to release accidentally captured sharks.Currently,17 oceanic shark species are protected under such bans in tuna fisheries. A research team from UC Santa Barbara collected data from over 150 published studies covering nearly 150 species to estimate mortality()rates for caught and released sharks.Their findings revealed particularly high post-release mortality among certain groups:smaller sharks,deep-water species,and those requiring constant swimming to breathe.Notably,thresher sharks,hammerheads,and smoothhound sharks showed mortality rates ranging from 30%to 65%. The study demonstrated that while retention bans could reduce shark mortality by three times on average, this reduction remained insufficient to achieve sustainable levels for heavily fished species such as mako and silky sharks. The authors stress that retention bans are a good first step,but they must be combined with other measures.These include changing fishing gear(for example,not using steel wires in longline fishing),protecting key shark habitats(especially areas where young sharks are born and grow up),and setting limits on how many sharks can be caught.Such comprehensive approaches are essential for effective shark conservation. Moreover,the researchers point out that we know very little about related fish with cartilaginous fishes- such as rays,skates,and chimaeras.These fishes face similar threats of extinction,but there are not enough studies on how many die due to fishing.The research team is now working with international tuna organizations to encourage conservation talks and find effective mixes of policies. 32.What does the underlined word "staggering"in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Safe. B.Steady. C.Alarming. D.Declining. 33.Retention bans require fishermen to A.avoid fishing in shark habitats B.release accidentally caught sharks C.use special equipment to protect sharks D.limit the number of sharks caught per year 34.Which sharks are most likely to die after being released? A.Those living in shallow waters. B.Large species near the coast. C.Deep-water species. D.Species with slow reproductive rates. 35.What is paragraph 5 mainly talking about? A.The retention bans need to be changed completely. B.Fishing bans in saving all shark species are successful. C.Broader measures are needed to protect sharks effectively. D.Focusing only on young sharks is important. 【高二期中·英语第5页（共8页）】 B 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 What kind of things did you ask an AI tool to do for you recently?36.But some experts are worried that asking AI to do such tasks means your brain is working less,and that it might be damaging your critical thinking and independent problem-solving ability. Earlier this year,researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)carried out an experiment.37.The study revealed that higher confidence in the tools'ability to perform a task was related to less critical thinking effort. "38,we are worried that long-term over-reliance on AI could be harmful for critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills,"the researchers warned. Schoolchildren in the UK were similarly surveyed in a study published in October by Oxford University.39_· So,with the massive explosion of AI use,are our critical thinking and independent problem-solving skills really at risk of decline and should they be abandoned? "Not necessarily,"said Dr Alexandra Tomescu,an AI specialist who worked on the school survey."Nine in 10 students told us that AI tools have helped them develop at least one skill related to schoolwork-be it creativity or revision.But at the same time,about a quarter said that AI tools made it too easy to do work for them_4o.” A.So it's quite a mixed picture B.It came to the same conclusion C.Although they turned to AI tools a lot D.While AI tools can increase efficiency at work E.It ranged from tracking down information sources to writing essays F.Maybe you used it to summarize an essay or analyze data for new ideas G.They studied 319 white-collar workers who frequently used AI tools for their jobs 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四个选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。 In Westmoreland,Tennessee,a potentially dangerous situation turned into a heartwarming success,all thanks to teamwork and modern technology. On Monday at around 10:30 am,local police received a(n)41 call:a 70-year-old local woman,who suffers from dementia(),had gotten 42 in a thick wooded area near the intersection of Bledsoe Street and Harrison Lane.Officers 43 to the scene and started an immediate search.They were fully aware that every 44 counted-given her condition,she might not be 45 to seek help or find her way back on her own in the unfamiliar,rough woods.To speed up the operation,they asked for 46 from the Sumner County Emergency Management Agency(EMA)and the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. The EMA team 47 on site at 11:26 am.Immediately,they 48 two drones to scan the vast woodland,while police officers 49 their ground search.Just 10 minutes later,one of the drones 50 the missing woman.51 by the signal from the drone,officers reached the elderly woman without delay.As a precautionary measure,she was 52 to receive medical care by the Sumner County Emergency Medical Services.53 the medical check showed she was fine. 【高二期中·英语第6页（共8页）】 B The Sumner County EMA Director noted that this 54 the 18th person located by their drone program since its launch,proving how 55 this technology is for finding lost people in a short time. 41.A.boring B.exciting C.urgent D.rude 42.A.lost B.ready C.ill D.tired 43.A.referred B.hurried C.belonged D.contributed 44.A.dollar B.vote C.thought D.moment 45.A.able B.determined C.ashamed D.afraid 46.A.respect B.forgiveness C.patience D.support 47.A.objected B.disappeared C.arrived D.panicked 48.A.put away B.looked for C.showed off D.sent out 49.A.ignored B.continued C.canceled D.forgot 50.A.spotted B.attacked C.scared D.examined 51.A.Confused B.Guided C.Shocked D.Annoyed 52.A.transported B.forced C.pushed D.locked 53.A.Similarly B.Suddenly C.Luckily D.Recently 54.A.needed B.changed C.awarded D.marked 55.A.complex B.useful C.adaptable D.affordable 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 When 19-year-old Tian Yanqing received her admission letter from Wuhan University after scoring 631 on the national college entrance examination,she could hardly believe it.For a girl from a remote mountain village in Badong County,Hubei Province,56 few students have entered top-tier universities in recent years,her 57 (achieve)was extraordinary. Born with osteogenesis imperfecta,a rare genetic disorder known as"brittle bone disease",Tian has lived a life of constant physical challenges 58 mental pressure.Even minor accidents could cause broken bones with long recovery periods.Staying indoors for much of her childhood,she 59 (escape)into books and let words carry her beyond her small home.Unable to attend primary school,she taught 60 (she)at home with unshakable passion.Yuan Hui,a volunteer teacher,aided her with schoolwork for six years,walking 61 (mile)along rough mountain paths regardless 62 the weather. Largely self-taught,Tian never relied on so-called"secret learning methods".Her academic strength came from a rich inner world and 63 (care)observation.Having chosen history as her major,she hopes 64 (research) rural literature and document the lives of people in mountainous regions.As she prepares for campus life,Tian aims to explore new interests,live independently and 65 (eventual)give back to society. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Pter打算在中文社团活动上分享一则中国古典寓言，特意来信征求你的意见。 请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1.你推荐的寓言； 2.说明推荐理由。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 【高二期中·英语第7页（共8页）】 B Dear Peter, It's wonderful to hear that you're planning to share a classie Chinese fable at the upcoming Chinese Club activity! Hope your sharing is a great success! Yours, Li Hua 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。 I used to think the world was a cruel and selfish place,where everyone only cared about themselves and no one bothered to understand me.For a long time,I had been trapped in a constant state of annoyance:my neighbors often made loud noises late at night,ignored the shared space rules by leaving rubbish in the hallway, and never offered a helping hand when I was in need;my wife seemed to lose her temper over every little thing, making our home feel like a battlefield;even my children were distant.I complained endlessly,and blamed everyone around me,as if the whole world was against me.I couldn't figure out what I had done wrong,and I was on the edge of giving up. Desperate for a way out,I went to see my counselor(咨询师)，hoping he could give me some advice to change my unhappy life.I poured out all my complaints to him,my voice shaking with anger and sadness,and begged him to tell me how to make everyone around me become kind and reasonable.Contrary to what I expected,he did not criticize those around me,nor did he give me complicated suggestions.He just looked at me calmly and said a few simple words that would change my life forever. "You see the world as you are,"he said gently."Think of your heart as a mirror-whatever emotion you hold,whatever attitude you have,the world will reflect them to you.If you fill your heart with anger and doubt, you will only see selfishness and unfriendliness everywhere.But if you choose kindness and patience,you will be greeted with warmth and understanding in return."His words were like a ray of light,cutting through the darkness in my heart,but I was still doubtful.How could changing myself change everyone else? 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。 Though I was not fully convinced,I chose to try his advice as I had no better option. To my great surprise,everything around me changed almost at once. 【高二期中·英语第8页（共8页）】 B