河南郑州市中原区郑州市明德中学2025-2026学年下期期中考试高二年级英语试卷

2025-2026学年下期期中考试 高二年级英语 满分150分考试时间120分钟 班级 姓名 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.When will Tom and Anne get married? A.In June. B.In July. C.In August. 2.Where will the speakers probably buy something to eat? A.At a service station.B.At a cafe. C.At the airport. 3.What do the speakers have in common? A.They're both interested in traveling. B.They now attend the same school. C.They have the same friends. 4.What affects the man's phone bill? A.His family's Internet use. B.The taxes and extra fees. C.His calls and texts. 5.What is the woman's main concern about planting bamboo? A.It might grow out of control. B.It is expensive to maintain. C.It will attract too many birds. 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.Who is Mr.Brown probably? A.Robert's teacher. B.Robert's doctor. C.Robert's father. 7.What does Mrs.Hill offer to do for Robert? A.Make sure he can get his homework. B.Get some medicine for him. C.Pick him up from school. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Which aspect of the show impressed the man most? A.The costumes. B.The style of singing. C.The face painting. 9.Why do the actors paint their faces with different colors? A.To amuse the audience. B.To show various patterns. C.To tell the character's personality. 10.How many colors does the woman mention? A.Six. B.Seven. C.Eight. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Shop assistant and customer.B.Husband and wife.C.Boss and secretary. 12.Why has the woman dressed up today? A.For a concert. B.For a meeting. C.For a party. 13.What does the woman decide to do in the end? A.Make a call. B.Buy a dress. C.Try another size. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14.What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Husband and wife.B.Interviewer and intcrvicwce.C.Employer and employee. 15.What was the man in charge of at Computer Country? A.The human resources.B.The computer production.C.The sales service. 16.What will the man do in the following days? A.Sign up for a course. B.Do some researches. C.Spend time with his family members. 17.How does the man view Emoryville? A.It pays well. B.It has a long history. C.It has a good reputation. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18.What does the speaker say about Mackenzie's disease? A.It's common. B.It's incurable. C.It's dangerous. 19.What did Mackenzie benefit from books? A.She was able to forget her pain. B.She learned more about her disease. C.She found out about a medicine to ease her pain. 20.How did Mackenzie get books for the library? A.By asking an organization for help. B.By buying them from websites. C.By calling on others to donate. 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 Welcome to Clay (Club.Build your perfect day out at World of Wedgwood,selecting some activities that will keep your potter entertained! FACTORY TOUR Your young ones will be handed a Wedgwood fact sheet to help them learn all about Wedgwood on their 2 journey around our 1940s factory,where they'll discover teapot shapes,spouts,lids,and handles on their route. Advised ages 6+and up to 10,all children wishing to take part need a ticket.The tour is designed for children. However,an adult must accompany them at all times.The family-friendly factory tour experience is 60-minute long. POTTER'S WHEEL CLASS Throwing a pot is a must-experience.We have designed our 30-minute potter's wheel session specifically for children to get hands-on experience with clay and learn and create their very own pot!This is a really special opportunity for your kids to have a go on the potter's wheel.There will be one studio host to two children.Clay and aprons (are provided.The sessions are designed for children aged 4-14.A responsible adult must be present at all times. POTTER TOTS Potter Tots is a playgroup at World of Wedgwood using clay to promote and encourage creativity in early years(1-5 years).Our friendly Creative Studios team will assist your children in creating and experimenting with clay without boundaries.Each week has a theme and is a great opportunity to start a new Friday morning tradition with your little ones!Each session lasts 45 minutes. 21.Who can be recommended to participate in the factory tour? A.An art teacher. B.An 8-year-old kid alone. C.A 7-year-old kid with an adult. D.A teenager and his parents. 22.What can children do in the potter's wheel class? A.Make their own pots with provided materials. B.Design their own clay-making tools. C.Learn to paint a pot in half an hour. D.Have one-on-one guidance from a studio host. 23.Where is the text probably from? A.A history book. B.An activity brochure. C.A research paper. D.A culture magazine. B When Ghanain photojournalist Paul Ninson initially pursued a career in photography,he found the challenge discouraging.Photography isn't exactly valued as a career in Ghana,Ninson says,"If you tell your parents you're going to be a photographer,it was like,'Yuck,what?Go be a lawyer."" But Ninson felt photography was his calling.Deeply influenced by the family history of storytelling passed down through his grandparcnts and later attracted by a friend's images,he developed a love for photography.He sold his mobile phone,bought a camera and began studying photography. Though Ninson began his journey with commercial photography,he soon shifted his focus to stories closer to his heart-those of African history and culture that he would capture as a photojournalist. Ninson still sought formal education in photojournalism.Unable to find a suitable program in Africa,he left Ghana in 2019 to study in New York City.There,he read the center's hundreds of photobooks.In Ghana, he only had access to five or six of such books. As he ventured deeper into the city,he discovered more visual histories of Africa than he had experienced at home,such as documentation of Ghana's first president at the New York Public Library.The libraries Ninson visited were unwilling to give him their archives (to return to Africa,which led to his idea of creating a leading photobook library in Africa that held such stories.This idea has been realized with the creation of the Dikan Center in Accra,Ghana's capital. In Ghanaian artist Daniella Afful's eyes,Dikan Center is a spark for the growth of Ghana's creative community,"Dikan Center has magnified (art and photography.Dikan Center has kind of given us the hope that we may soon have a music library and we could have a film library in Ghana-anything just to preserve our history and make history." 24.How did Ninson's grandparents affect his career choice? A.They bought a camera for Ninson. B.They asked him to consult his friend. C.They carried on the storytelling tradition. D.They showed many photos of his family. 25.Why did Ninson go to America? A.He desired for chances to better himself. B.He hunted for more approaches to culture. C.He planned to sell hundreds of photobooks. D.He wanted to return to commercial photography. 26.Which of the following can best describe Ninson? A.Optimistic and humorous. B.Generous and caring. C.Innovative and hard-working. D.Brave and outgoing. 27.What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A.Publicize Dikan Center. B.Highlight the significance of Dikan Center. C.Introduce the development prospects of Dikan Center. D.Call on people to build more libraries in Dikan Center. C Acid rain,defined as rain,snow,fog or other forms of water that contain high levels of certain strong acids,was first identified by Scottish chemist Robert August Smith in 1852.This type of precipitation typically has a pH between 4.2 and 4.4,while normal rain is slightly acidic with a pH of 5.6.Though natural sources like rotting plants and erupting volcanoes release some acid-forming chemicals,human activities are the main driver of acid rain. Specifically,coal-burning power plants,factories,and cars burn fossil fuels,which send out harmful gases like sulfur dioxide (SO2)and nitrogen oxides (NOx).These gases then react with water,oxygen,and other substances in the air to form acids,and winds can carry these acidic compounds hundreds of miles across the surface. Ecologically,acid rain first makes rivers,lakes,and wetlands more acidic,which in turn causes the soil to release aluminum.This aluminum then flows into water bodies and poisons fish and other water-living creatures,with the harm further spreading through food chains to affect even non-water living animals like birds.Forests also suffer great damage:acid rain not only takes away necessary nutrients such as calcium from the soil and releases aluminum,but also burns tree leaves.As a result,plants become weak in resisting cold, insects,and diseases.Besides ecological damage,acid rain also wears down stone buildings and vehicles;when it turns into breathable fog,it can cause certain health problems. To solve these problems,we need to cut down on fossil fuels used and follow air-quality rules.The United Nations has been promoting global cooperation to reduce harmful gas emissions,and such efforts have helped some ecosystems recover from acid rain damage.However,recovery is slow,and difficulties in unifying global standards make progress harder.As long as fossil fuels continue to be used,acid rain will not disappear -this remains a global challenge that requires ongoing joint efforts. 28.How does the author introduce the topic of the text? 3 A.By telling a story. B.By defining a term. C.By quoting a study. D.By giving examples. 29.Why does acid rain harm water-living creatures? A.It increases water pH level. B.It reduces water oxygen content. C.It poisons them with soil aluminum. D.It changes the temperature of water. 30.What can we infer from the text? A.Ecosystems recover rapidly now. B.Acid rain may affect human health C.Natural sources cause most acid rain. D.Fossil fuels will stop being used soon. 31.What is the main purpose of the text? A.To describe acid rain's influence. B.To explain acid rain and call for action. C.To track acid rain's global spread. D.To compare acid rain control ways. D Everyone has "down days".Maybe it's because of the bad weather,or the disappointing grades on a difficult test,and some days teenagers just act uninterested in life or school.But these symptoms()often pass quickly,as teens move on to new school subjects,or meet with friends to prevent themselves from thinking what troubles them at the moment.But if a teenager displays symptoms of sadness for more than two lasting weeks,it might point to something serious. As teenagers develop,they push new boundaries(),complain about rules and look for more free rights from their parents.According to the online Health Guide on Adolescent Development,parents must be lasting figures in their teenagers'life,providing safe boundaries for teens to grow,even if the teenagers act like these boundaries are unwanted. Parents need to provide rules,while also remaining flexible()and respectful of the growing teens' need for freedom.For example,teenagers will often feel frustrated,embarrassed,and even angry that thought they want freedom,they still need to ask their parents for an agreement to go to a friend's house,or need their mothers to take them to school. The US Department of Education says that parents should respect and support their teen's choices as long as those choices won't have long-term harmful effects.For example,even if a parent doesn't enjoy the music his or her teen listens to,it's unlikely that the choice of music will prevent that teen from entering a good college,or lead to health problems.However,if that teen is drinking alcohol and driving,parents must get through strict punishments to teach that there are bad results for poor choices that come with increased freedom. 32.Why do teen's feelings of bad days usually disappear quickly? A.Their tcachers help them. B.They take some medicine. C.Their parcnts talk with them. D.They change their attention. 33.What does the example in paragraph 3 show? A.Freedom must be given at anytime. B.Teens are mad at being controlled. C.Teens need both freedom and proper rules. D.Rules must be absolutely strict for teens. 34.What should parents do about their teens'choices? A.Support their helpful hobbies. B.Tell them which college to attend. C.Cancel their after-school activities. D.Get them away from singing pop songs. 35.What is the best title for the text? A.Causes of Teens'Sadness B.How to Be With Growing Teens C.Teens'Worries About Strict Rules D.The Importance of Making Friends With Teens 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。 How to Choose Your Purpose-Filled Career When you think about choosing a career,you often do it in the following two ways. Think about what you like to do.If you like writing or doing crafts,you might consider these things. This is not a bad way to go,of course,but you can't always make money doing things you like (like video games or drinking beer).36 Think about a well-paid job that you can do and doesn't sound so bad.37 Or maybe that's out of your educational reach,so you choose office or retail worker.These are all great choices.But often they are not something you're really passionate about.It's kind of like just doing something because it's there-not very inspired. 38 Try to do something to serve a community or make the world better.For example,taking care of children,because you really want to help children get a great start in life,or blossom into who they want to be or getting into government or social work to improve the conditions of the community you live in or becoming a scientist to help ease the environmental crisis or find a cure for a terrible disease.39 And if you choose one of them for that purpose,you will serve in that work feeling a sense of purpose each day. 40 The point isn't how you serve the world,but just serving the world in some way will help you feel filled with purpose.If you choose a purposeful and enjoyable job,you're always further along than most people. A.There are endless ways to do that. B.Maybe a doctor,engineer or lawyer? C.However,there's another way that is perhaps better. D.You are dreaming of a well-paid job which you like best. E.It's essential not to concentrate on interests and good payment. F.Each of these is just one of many possibilities filled with purpose. G.And sometimes things you like are better as a hobby or side passion. 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入空白处的最佳选项。 I lived in a small town near the provincial capital,separated by a challenging mountain pass.Each week, 41 following a set schedule,I 42 the public bus to the capital for my mental-health professional appointments.But one day,I was late.My doctor's kindness in staying late led to a problem neither of us 43.I missed both the last bus and taxi home.With my phone dead,no charger,and no numbers 44,I was stuck.My only 45 was to ride the bike the doctor lent me to go home. On the way home,I 46 my journey at a small ice-cream shop.I had just $1.80,not enough for a 47.The cashier offered one.After I 48my situation,she offered the use of the store phone,but my mind was a 49 for contact numbers. After that,I decided to continue my journey.I had to 50 my bike up due to the tough mountain pass.Then,the girl from the ice-cream shop arrived in a car.She felt sorry for me and51 her parents to drive me home. When I shared my story with others,their eyes widened in 52 at first,and then softened with empathy as I recounted the details.This 53 shows that even in difficult situations,kindness can come from unexpected people,like the ice-cream shop girl.It reminds us that small acts of kindness are 54,turning a very bad afternoon into a memorable one where the goodness of others 55 41.A.originally B.exactly C.accidentally D.unwillingly 42.A.examined B.abandoned C.boarded D.located 43.A.anticipated B.completed C.explained D.grasped 44.A.printed B.revised C.exchanged D.recalled 45.A.option B.connection C.procedure D.destination 46.A.designed B.compared C.scheduled D.broke 47.A.ticket B.donation C.purchase D.tour 48.A.acquired B.explained C.predicted D.recorded 49.A.blank B.treasure C.map D.wonder 50.A.decorate B.repair C.park D.push 51.A.encouraged B.reminded C.persuaded D.refused 52.A.disbelief B.panic C.awkwardness D.confusion 53.A.experiment B.conflict C.experience D.performance 54.A.different B.meaningful C.limited D.simple 55.A.pays off B.sets sail C.takes over D.stands out 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Nursena Burus,a 19-year-old from the historic city of Manisa on Tuirkiye's Aegean coast,has developed a taste 56 Chinese culture thanks to its food and her travels around the country. Her sister,who had 57(previous)studied artificial intelligence at Xiamen University in China, urged her 58(take)the leap and explore China.In February 2024,she reached China just before the Chinese New Year,and 59(attract)immediately by the lively atmosphere of celebration."Everywhere I went,the streets were filled with red,a color of celebration and good luck.It was 60 completely new chapter and experience for me,"Burus said. As classes began in March,Burus quickly adapted to learning and living at Tianjin University."The teachers here were so 61(support)and friendly,and created a comfortable environment for study. 62(inspire)to practice speaking without worrying about mistakes,I worked even harder than before," Burus said. One of Burus's most cherished 63 (occasion)was celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival with her classmates in 2024,64 she also spent her birthday and she had the chance to learn how to make zongzi. "It reminded me of Nevruz,a Turkish holiday that celebrates the 65(arrive)of spring.Both festivals honor seasonal changes,"Burus said. Now more fluent in Chinese,Burus feels that China has become a second home.After finishing two semesters of a language learning program,she hopes to become a bridge for cultural exchanges between Tuirkiye and China. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 海洋环境污染问题由来已久，保护海洋环境是人类实现可持续发展的基本要求，请你根据以下要点 写一篇议论文，（海洋环境ocean environmental pollution;可持续发展sustainable development).内容包括： 1简要描述海洋环境污染的问题； 2.分析保护海洋环境的重要性； 3.发表你对此的看法。 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。 第二节（满分25分） 67.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。续写的词数应 为150左右。 I'd loved hip-hop dancing since my childhood,and in high school I took classes that focused on jazz and hip-hop.Dance was my favorite class,and I looked forward to going every day.And this year,my senior year, was going to be the best dance class yet.Moreover,there was a show performed at our high-school theater( 院)at the end of the semester(学期). As I headed to the studio(),my friend Jessica ran up to me,her face serious."Sarah,have you heard?"she whispered."We have a new teacher,Ms.Barton.And she's...strictly ballet." My excitement disappeared.Ballet?I'd never taken a class in my life.A strong feeling of anxiety formed in my stomach,but a part of me accepted the challenge.The studio I entered was transformed.Gone was the lively energy;in its place was a nervous silence.Every other girl wore tight black clothes and ballet shoes( 舞鞋).Looking down at my baggy(宽松的)T-shirt and sports trousers,,I felt like a complete outsider.Iquickly changed,but still felt awkward. Ms.Barton stood as straight as an arrow(),her serious expression making the room feel cold.At the bare(把杆)，she began calling out French terms一plie,tendu(屈膝，伸腿).I tried to copy the others,my movements feeling awkward and wrong."Grand plie,"she ordered.I bent my knees,doing my best to copy the elegant position of the others.I thought I was doing okay,until the music suddenly stopped.Ms.Barton's sharp eyes stared at me. "What is your name?"she asked,her voice cutting through the silence."Sarah,"I replied,trying to manage a smile."Class,I want everyone to watch Miss Sarah,"she announced.My heart jumped.Was she going to praise me?I took a deep breath and performed the grand plie again.Complete silence.Every eye was on me. "Now,class,"Ms.Barton's voice rose,sharp and loud."This is a perfect example of what NOT to do." My face burned as if I'd been slammed(猛烈撞击)， 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1:I spent the rest of the day wondering if I should quit. Paragraph 2:Finally,there came the show at our high-school theater.