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培英高级中学2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二年级 英语 （笔试部分满分130分，用时120分钟） 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 The International Career Development Conference (ICDC), is a big yearly event. Over 23,000 people, including high school students, teachers, business people, and former members, will come to celebrate the ICDC’s spirit for several days. Conference Highlights The conference is packed with thrilling activities. Here, more than 800 ICDC members show off their knowledge and skills, competing to be the best in the world. Take Emerging Leader Series as an example. It helps thousands of members learn essential skills like cooperation, critical thinking, and being creative. These skills will give you an edge in today’s competitive world. The conference also has many other programs. If you want to explore further study or job opportunities, the College+ Career Exhibits provide more than 100 fairs for you to choose from. These include the School-Based Enterprise Academy, Executive Officers Campaigns, and Advisor Professional Learning. These activities bring smart people together to find a path to their desired career. High School Connection The ICDC helps with high schools too. It supports things like Career Clusters, National Curriculum Standards, 21st-century Skills, Project-Based Learning, and Artificial Intelligence Skills. It makes learning more fun and gives access to latest knowledge and skills. Registration and Other Information Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Admission: $270 per person. Special rates are available for advance reservations. Book early to enjoy discounted group rates! Accommodation: Your assigned tutor will help you find a place to stay. You must stay with your group for at least four nights, starting from the night when the conference begins. Supplemental Courses: There are many courses for you to get started. Before the vent, watch video courses to inspire you with novel ideas and tips. 1. What is the aim of Emerging Leader Series? A. To define the ICDC’s spirit. B. To show off individual talents. C. To help members learn core skills. D. To celebrate members’ achievements. 2. Which activity is specially intended for high school students? A. Supplemental Courses. B. Project-Based Learning. C. College+ Career Exhibits. D. Executive Officers Campaigns. 3. What should you do to get admission discounts? A. Reserve early as a group. B. Consult an assigned tutor. C. Stay for at least four nights. D. Book the event individually. B When a stranger gave Danille and her husband Nathan a box of onions which they later found they didn’t need, she decided to pass the kindness on. Mindful of many families struggling to feed their loved ones, Danielle placed the onions outside her home with a sign encouraging locals to “take what you need, share what you can”. Now, one year on, their stand, called the “Waverley Co-op”, provides thousands of locals with 500kg of fruit, vegetables, and bread each week. “Residents and charities donate some produce, and we top this up with $100 of fresh fruit and other foods,” says Danielle, who explains that others began adding to the stand with their own donations. “A common story we hear is that the items people take from the stand enable them to save a few extra dollars so they can afford to buy meat that week.” For a new mum Stacey, it’d been the lifeline she needed to keep food on the table for her family. Last year, the 33-year-old’s one-year-old son Kaidan ran into a hot fire screen, badly burning his hands and forehead. Then, her husband lost his job. With Kaidan needing urgent medical care in Hobart 200km away, the mother spent four weeks at her son’s bedside before returning home, which led to piles of overdue bills at home. “Without the help of the Waverley Co-op, we wouldn’t have had food or nappies,” says Stacey, who discovered the volunteer-led stand by word of mouth. “It has been a blessing to hear the stories and meet the people in our community,” says Danielle, who couldn’t be happier that a box of onions brought so many people together. “The invisible atmosphere of trust, support, and connection — that’s been the biggest success!” 4. How did Danielle deal with the onions? A. She let others take them away. B. She donated them to a stand. C. She fed her family on them. D. She exchanged them for fresh fruit. 5. What can we learn about Stacey? A. She could merely pay the bills. B. She stayed for a year in Hobart. C. She was jobless after her son’s accident. D. She heard about the stand from others. 6. What does the Waverley Co-op finally bring in Danielle’s opinion? A. Abundant food sources. B. Strengthened bonds among people. C. Moving stories of strangers. D. Increased communication with locals. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. A New Mother Saved Her Son B. Danielle Brought Happiness to People C. A Small Stand Made All the Difference D. The Waverley Co-op Gave People Wealth C “Practice makes perfect” is a very popular expression. However, can we take this saying literally? Many scientific studies have sought to either prove or disprove this idea. One popular theory is that if a person practises for at least 10,000 hours, they will reach “perfection”, or become an expert in their field. This theory was made famous by Malcolm Gladwell in his 2008 best-selling book, Outliers: The Story of Success. He mentioned the music group The Beatles and Microsoft co-creator Bill Gates. Although they all seemed to have lots of natural talent, they also clearly put in over 10,000 hours of practice before they became successful. Gladwell’s work was largely based on research done by Anders Ericsson, who argued that Gladwell misinterpreted his research. Firstly, Ericsson stated that 10,000 hours was an average figure. Some people needed far fewer than 10,000 hours, and others many more. More importantly, Ericsson said that just practising a lot was not enough; the type and quality of practice was also essential. He went on to explain the importance of “deliberate practice”, which is when a person practises a specific part of a skill in depth rather than practising a skill as a whole. A more recent study from Princeton University stated that practice only accounted for up to 26% of reaching an expert level. Many people say that natural talent has a large influence on becoming an expert. Another natural factor is physical superiority, which is especially evident in sports. IQ, personality, attitude, and starting age are decisive, too. But becoming an expert doesn’t equal instant success, which also relies on social and environmental factors. In conclusion, practice may not make perfect, but deliberate practice has been shown to lead to significant improvement. Based on Ericsson’s research, here are some tips on how to practise effectively: be motivated; make specific and realistic goals; work outside your comfort zone; be consistent and persistent; and get plenty of rest! For those wanting to become an expert in something, remember that being motivated is key — enjoy what you do and follow your passions. 8. How did Gladwell support his idea? A. By listing numbers. B. By using examples. C. By interviewing famous people. D. By mentioning other researchers. 9. Which of the following may Ericsson disagree with? A. Practice alone is far from enough. B. 10,000 hours of practice leads to success. C. Practice hours vary from person to person. D. Deliberate practice is much more effective. 10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The role of practice. B. Factors in creating experts. C. The importance of natural talent. D. Warnings for experts. 11. What is the author’s attitude to the idea “Practice makes perfect”? A. Favorable. B. Intolerant. C. Doubtful. D. Objective. D In Chinese cities, food deliverymen are often seen riding at full speed through busy traffic. They rushed from restaurants to different destinations, even under bad weather conditions. The article The Food Deliverymen Are Trapped in the App pointed out that on food delivery service platforms, Eleme and Meituan, the time limit and the route for each delivery order is calculated by an algorithm (算法). But the algorithm doesn’t consider real-life situations, such as red lights, speed limits and fully occupied elevators. The time limit for a delivery order within 2 kilometers is 30 minutes, even shorter in recent years. Delay could mean a fine. So deliverymen rev up, often breaking traffic rules, putting their own lives at risk. Many people asked the platforms to improve the regulations imposed (强加) on the deliverymen. In response to this demand, Eleme announced it would add a button to the app, which allowed customers to extend the time limits for their orders, and encouraged customers to show more respect for deliverymen. But some people felt that the company was staying away from the problem and changing people’s attention. Some held the view that the company was putting the responsibility on the customers rather than solving the problem itself. As to delivery delays, solutions are far from enough. As a matter of fact, when a delivery delay happens and the company can’t reach an agreement with the customer on the responsibility, the deliveryman is usually the final one responsible for the delay. The Shanghai Customer Council commented that it was unfair for the deliveryman to be the only side responsible for a delay and problems should be solved between the companies and their employees. Besides, market regulatory departments should stop companies from setting tight schedules for their deliverymen and keep them safe on the roads. 12. What does the underlined expression “rev up” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Run away. B. Speed up. C. Wander around. D. Slow down. 13. Who actually gets the blame for a delivery delay? A. The Customer Council. B. The customer. C. The company. D. The deliveryman. 14. What did the Shanghai Customer Council advise market regulatory departments to do? A. Set tight schedules for more orders. B. Solve the problems of delivery delays with the customers. C. Stop companies from setting tight schedules for their employees. D. Employ more deliverymen for the delivery companies. 15. What’s the text mainly about? A. The customers’ rights should be protected. B. Food delivery regulations need improvement. C. Food deliverymen take risks on their way. D. Delivery platforms earn more than before. 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。 Tips for Planning a Nature Walk With Your Child When it comes to planning a nature walk, the key tip to keep in mind is to have fun with it! 16 . If children are given the opportunity to experience nature, even in simple ways, interaction and engagement follow quite naturally. Let your children get dirty. If your little one is anxious to crawl (爬) in the dirt to get a better look at worms, then go for it! 17 Research suggests that kids who play the dirt are exposed to bacteria, germs and viruses that can help build their immune (免疫) system and reduce the risks of certain allergies and illnesses later in life. 18 Encourage them to stop to turn over rocks, touch moss, and when they can, climb on and over rocks and fallen trees. Whatever the environment, which you assess for any unreasonable danger, the children can set the pace — stimulating confidence, flexibility, problem-solving, creativity, and a sense of wonder. Get creative. 19 Davis suggests pretending play, such as using a stick as a s word or magic wand, or making up stories about the items found during your walk. Your findings also work great for an art project. “Collecting rocks while on your nature walk can later he painted and re-purposed as beautiful works of art,” says Davis. Let older children be more adventurous. For the older kids, it’s all shout making a deeper connect ion with the world around them. With older kids, you can encourage them to connect with nature on a deeper level by exploring their senses. 20 . A. Assess environment. B. Have your children lead the way. C. Nature is perfect for a child’s creativity. D. Nature walks don’t have to be complicated. E. Dirt might get a bad reputation, but it shouldn’t. F. Try having them walk barefoot on different surfaces. G. Give them the freedom to play in their own ways. 第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分40分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 I never imagined that an interstate trip could be so exciting. But when your world has become smaller since the pandemic (疫情) hit two-and-a-bit years ago, but it slowly 21 , the most ordinary experience gives new 22 to life. And so it was with me when I was finally given the chance to take my first 23 in more than two years. I’d forgotten how it felt to be among the people coming and going. I got to the airport two hours before boarding. Plenty time for the bar and, of course, 24 . That group of young Arab women laughing and posing for photographs by the expansive windows, aircraft in the 25 , lighting up the place with their happiness. The man in the corner drinking alone. Just another common one of the 70,000 or so stories that would pass through the airport 26 . I couldn’t be calmer as a flyer. But when the plane took off I was 27 , in that moment of weightlessness as the wheels 28 Earth, leaning towards the window to watch everything below becoming smaller and smaller. Is it possible that the denial of so much during the pandemic lockdown had added new 29 to what was the ordinary? I think so. The plane ride, the hotel stay, and the social occasion all now gave me a sense of 30 that might have previously only aroused in me nothing more than a certain nonchalance (若无其事) or even 31 . Last June, just ahead of the long Sydney lockdown (管控), a friend 32 a birthday party. That experience for me would continue happily through some of the 33 months of the lockdown that would follow. 34 the repeated fear that the pandemic holds over us, the memory of that celebration still keeps its bright, warm light in my mind. That’s what happens when everything old is new again, when 35 is rediscovered as a virtue. 21. A. explodes B. disappears C. escapes D. expands 22. A. meaning B. panic C. location D. conflict 23. A. bike B. car C. bus D. flight 24. A. book-reading B. trouble-making C. people-watching D. stranger-chatting 25. A. situation B. background C. center D. maintenance 26. A. in a special way B. on a daily basis C. once in a while D. all of a sudden 27. A. excited B. elegant C. anxious D. energetic 28. A. slid B. attached C. departed D. floated 29. A. liberation B. company C. struggle D. appeal 30. A. joy B. chaos C. regret D. fear 31. A. kindness B. happiness C. tiredness D. brightness 32. A. held B. cancelled C. attended D. forgot 33. A. permanent B. difficult C. harmonious D. dynamic 34. A. Without B. Despite C. Similar to D. Apart from 35. A. opportunity B. superiority C. equality D. simplicity 第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 When I first opened Where the Deer Hide in the Woods, I felt as if I were stepping into a world 36. the author’s words flow like gentle music. The Tang poems, 37. (translate) with the master touch of Xu Yuanchong, speak softly in two voices—one Chinese, one English—each echoing (回响)with beauty and quiet 38. (deep). The book 39. (divide) into six chapters, each unfolding a distinct landscape of emotion—sorrow, peace, love, longing, solitude, and reflection. I was 40. (genuine) moved when I read “The monkeys on both banks are still calling; my light boat has sailed past a thousand hills.” I fully 41. (sense) Li Bai’s liberated soul—his joy at being pardoned by the emperor—flowing through the lines. Each page of the book is enriched with thoughtful notes, vivid background stories, and traditional Chinese brush-style 42. (illustration). Xu’s artful work transforms the rhythm (节奏)of Chinese poems 43. English music, a recreation that honors both the original and its new form. 44. (read) this book feels like a journey through hearts and landscapes. For anyone who treasures poetry, painting, or the meeting of two cultures in perfect harmony, Where the Deer Hide in the Woods is 45. must-read that beautifully serves as the bridge. 第四节 单句填空（共7小题，每小题1分，满分7分） 请根据首写字母或括号内中文提示填入正确的单词形式。（答题卡上写完整单词） 46. A n attitude will never give you a positive life. 47. The President’s speech was b on radio and television all over the country. 48. Completed projects must be (提交) by 10 March. 49. All (候选人) will be required to take a short test. 50. Everyone would go into the hall for assembly and then afterwards we’d go to our (各自) classes. 51. James placed the d vase on the table as gently as he could, making sure of not breaking it. 52. The participants can be chosen (随机地)。 第五节 完成句子（共4小题，每小题2分，满分8分） 根据中文意思完成下列句子。 53. The new manager (接管) the company for nearly two months and he will be in this position in the future. 54. This is the robot which (测试) by the boss last week. 55. The headmaster gave a warm speech (代表)the whole school. 56. The company took immediate action (作为对……的回应) the customers’ complaints. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 57. 假定你是李华，你班的交换生 Peter 打算邀请其他班的交换生一起聚餐，他写信向你询问合适的餐厅。 请给他写一封回信，内容包括： (1)你的推荐； (2)说明理由。 注意：1. 写作词数为80左右；2. 可以增加适当细节，以使行文连贯； Dear Peter, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 58. 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。 Looking out of the window of our new house, I was impressed with the colorful leaves that had dropped onto our yard from the neighbor’s tree. Then, I noticed an old gentleman raking (耙) in his yard. Feeling energized by the coolness of the fall, I came outside with my son Sam and started to rake leaves in our yard. Just then, I saw the old man leave his house and get into his car. I waved happily at him, smiling, while he simply gave me an icy look before turning his back, “That’s unfriendly,” Sam said. Then two boys stopped by, introducing themselves as our neighbors. They helped us rake our leaves, making a large pile in our yard. While we were taking a rest, they warned us about “Grumpy (脾气坏的) Old Mr. Roberts”. They told us they were walking to the school bus one day, and, on a whim (一时兴起), they jumped into the leaves that Grumpy Old Mr. Roberts had raked into a sweet mountain next to the bus pickup. The old man had hidden dog shit in the leaves. “I guess he doesn’t want anyone to jump into his leaves,” I said. Rolling their eyes, they said, “He doesn’t want anyone in his life.” After they left, I wondered how I would feel if I was old and alone. Sam and I decided to befriend Grumpy Old Mr. Roberts. Carrying cookies, we went to visit him. We knocked twice and put smiles on our faces. “What do you want?” he asked, as if we were selling him something. We introduced ourselves and offered him the cookies. But he refused and closed his door. A few days later, it was time to do more raking. The neighbor’s tree had dropped so many leaves that it took us long to finish our yard, but I wanted our pile to be bigger so the kids could play for more fun. So I walked to Grumpy Old Mr. Roberts’ yard and began raking his leaves without hesitation. 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。 Surprised, he watched me from his window. Hesitantly, Mr. Roberts picked up a spare rake from his garage and began working alongside us. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $