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2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试试题
C.A registration form.
D.An instructional guide
23.What is the purpose of this text?
高二年级英语
A.To appeal for volunteers.
B.To offer tips to new members.
C.To introduce an online platform.
D.To recommend a volunteer organization.
第一部分阅读理解(共两节,每小题2.5分,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和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
I will never forget that spring when I met Mr.Dong,the teacher who changed my life.
A
When I first met him,Mr.Dong was in his studio,employing his brush with great skill.His great
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work.Poem in Clerical Script,left me in awe.The strong strokes (and the square yet varied
outline of Chinese characters all demonstrated his mastery.
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The AARP Volunteer Portal (volunfeers.aarp.org)is an online platform designed to support
"Would you like to learn?'Mr.Dong asked with a smile.I nodded excitedly.And so,I became his
volunteers throughout their experience with AARP.Whether you want to access volunteer resources and
student.In the days that followed,Mr.Dong patiently taught me the techniques of painting and
on-demand trainings,or connect with volunteer colleagues from across the nation,you can do it all from
calligraphy.He emphasized the importance of integrating an ancient charm in our works,using bright
this secure digital platform.
colors and mastering the use of ink.Whenever I had questions,he always explained tirelessly
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I love painting plum blossoms (and have faithfully followed his brilliant style.For my
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painting entitled Lady smelling the ph blossoms.I have heeded his instructions to outline the flowers
AARP volunteer or are unsure of your status,please reach out to your AARP volunteer program lead or
with light ink and draw the pistils (with thick dark ink dots.The plum blossoms are arranged in
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alterating layers of denseness and thinness.I have drawn a lady wearing her hair in double knots under
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the flowers.She is picking up a branch to smell the sweet fragrance,with a smile playing around her eyes.
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I have also applied color to this lady,so that she stands out vividly in the blossoming branches of the
experience,you should use Google Chrome,Mozilla Firefox,Microsoft Edge or Safari to log in to the
dark plum trees.
Volunteer Portal.
As seasons passed,my skills improved steadily under Mr.Dong's careful instructions.Every time I
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made a breakthrough in my work.I would think of his teachings.He not only passed on artistic skills but
with instructions for logging into the Volunteer Portal.Ifyou have not received this notification and are a
also taught me life lessons.
new AARP volunteer.please reach out to your volunteer supervisor (for assistance.You will not be
Now,whenever I pick up a brush to paint,I'm reminded of Mr.Dong's earnest instructions.His
teachings,both by word and by example,and his care like a strict father and kind teacher,are deeply
able to access the Volunteer Portal for the first time without the invitation email.
After your first registration and login,you cannot access the Volunteer Portal through the link in
carved in my heart.I know that this debt of gratitude to my teacher will accompany me throughout my
your email invitation.Retuming users can navigate to the Volunteer Portal by visiting
life,inspiring me to continue advancing on my artistic joumey.
voleers.aorp.org.To log in.you will only need the email address you used to register with AARP
24.To which art form does Poem in Clerical Script belong?
A.Carving
B.Calligraphy.
C.Painting
D.Literature
along with your secure password.
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25.What did Mr.Dong prioritize in his teaching?
A.Historical grace
B.Modern style.
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C.Abstract forms.
D.Realistic details
21.Who can make use of the Volunteer Portal?
A.AARP applicants.
26.What can we infer about the painting of Lady smelling the phun blossoms?
B.Current AARP volunteers.
D.Volunteers across the nation.
A.It features various ink shades with the lady in color.
C.Former AARP volunteers.
B.It is dominated by bright and vivid colors.
22.What is required for first-time access to the Volunteer Portal?
A.A secure password
B.An invitation link.
C.The plum blossoms are mainly painted in a single layer.
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D.The lady looks regretful without any facial expressions.
A.To attract foreign visitors.
B.To restore the lost cultural heritage.
27.What is Mr.Dong like according to the last paragraph?
C.To enlarge Spanish vocabulary.
D.To simplify language learning for kids.
A.Courageous.
B.Stubborn.
C.Devoted.
D.Independent.
31.What can be a suitable title for the text?
C
A.Losing Heritage is Losing Our Identity
B.Saving Calama:The Retum of a Race.
San Pedro de Atacama,a small town in Chile's Atacama Desert,is a busy tourist destination.Tour
C.A Desert's Lost Tongue finds Its Voice.
D.Exploring Ckunsa:A Window into Atacama.
operators and sellers call out to visitors in English in an attempt to tumn heads,before trying French.
German,or Mandarin.They tum away and whisper in Spanish if they are unsuccessful.
What is your ideal garden?Perhaps you're thinking of beautiful flowers,inviting paths and insects
Long before these tourists arrived,another language had been spoken in the region-Ckunsa.Once
eating the plants.While it sounds odd,insects are integral to holistic gardening,a gardening method that
declared extinct in the 1950s,Ckunsa is still alive in the depths of the desert."I don't accept that my
uses native plants to better our local ecosystems.
native language is extinct,"said 55-year-old Tomas Vilea."We are going to revitalize our language.It's
"As we think about garden design,we often start with the color palette,the amount of sunlight and
not just about communication.It's our identity."
the soil conditions,"says Mark Konlock,Director of Horticulture at Green Bay Botanical Gardens."The
The Ckunsa language faced serious suppression (in the 1800s when public schools were
holistic approach takes those concepts and adds another layer to provide value for insects and other parts
established and Spanish was made the dominant language.The Chilean goverment is now taking steps
of the ecosystem."This begins with choosing plants that have evolved in your local conditions.
to help preserve native languages.A cumriculum focusing on"the language and culture of ancestral
"With natives,you're able to reduce the amount of upkeep and have plants that stand extreme
peoples"has been introduced,which is taught to students in areas with significant native populations.
conditions,like drought or wet soils,"he explains."Once those plants are established,you don't have to
In recent years,local initiatives in the Atacama Desert have also aimed to restore Ckunsa.In 2022,
water them,fertilize them or use pesticides."Looking at the big picture,those benefits overflow into the
1.300 Ckunsa dictionaries were distributed to primary school students in San Pedro de Atacama.In the
environment.An example is plants that like wet soil;they can be added to a rain garden to filter (
desert oasis of Calama,children are now leaming the language at their school.Tomas Vilea is the Ckunsa
the groundwater and reduce runoff.And when you don't use pesticides in the garden,you can focus on
teacher at the school,helping to pass down the language to a new generation Although countless words
letting insects grow.
have faded like stars,which is a sorrowful loss of cultural heritage,the community passionately recovers
Of course,tolerating all kinds of insects takes some effort."We're used to avoiding insect damage
old terms from ancient songs and texts.
in our gardens,so it takes a bit of retraining our minds to help us see the value of letting those insects eat
Vilea and others feel it is vital to preserve Ckunsa for future generations."We're trying to leave
the plants,"Mark says.Chewing insects serve as prey for other members of the ecosystem,such as birds,
something behind for our children,"says teacher Ilia Reyes Aymani.She believes that with persistence,
and in many species,those that survive the larval stage develop into pollinators (that we like to
Ckunsa can grow as a language,and the community's heritage will live on.Through the efforts of people
see.As pollinators continue losing habitat,it becomes more vital to assist them,as they're responsible for
like Vilea and Reyes Aymani,Ckunsa is making a slow but steady comeback."It's wonderful to see how
one-third of our food supply.
people are taking it up,"Reyes Aymani says."The more we spread the words,the more the language
32 What is an advantage of holistic gardening?
grows..”
A.It can make plants more inviting.
B.It can control the reproduction of insects.
28.Why do sellers in San Pedro de Atacama speak different languages to visitors?
C.It can popularize gardening.
D.It can enhance local ecosystems
A.To promote the fame of the town.
B.To show friendliness to tourists.
33.What does the underlined word "upkeep"mean in paragraph 3?
C.To improve their language skills.
D.To seek business opportunities.
A.Design.
B.Maintenance.
C.Decoration.
D.Improvement.
29.What effort has been made to preserve Ckunsa?
34.What do we know about native plants from the text?
A.Integrating Ckunsa learning into education.
A.They can help to filter the drinking water.
B.Replacing Spanish with Ckunsa in schools.
B.They are sensitive to various pesticides.
C.Establishing public schools to teach Ckunsa.
C.They are beneficial to the environment.
D.Listing Ckunsa as the nation's cultural heritage.
D.They need more light compared to foreign plants.
30.What's the purpose of recovering old terms from ancient songs and texts?
35.What message does the last paragraph mainly convey?
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A.Insects play an important role in the food chain.
thought.Instead,they move with a clear 44 in mind.They move to reach a destination.They
B.Pollinators face threats of losing their habitats.
move to hunt and to tend crops.There is no such thing as a 45 but they are working out 24-7.
C.People should avoid insect damage in gardens.
Maybe I could take 46 from these people and add meaning to my exercising.I launched my
D.Birds are responsible for our food supply.
47 program:"chicken-cising",with 15 baby chicks and a book on48 backyard
第二节(共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
chickens.
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
It turned out that caring for the flightless birds was quite 49-a full-body workout
Picture your dream living room.You're sitting on the sofa with the window open.What do you hear?
involving bending.squatting ()weightlifting and running around.One weekend,my
Is it the sound of a flowing river?The hum from a nearby cafe?36,and researchers say it can
e-watch50 as many as 145 squats and 10,506 steps!
influence your well-being.
I ended up in better shape than expected and found extra51 that no gym workout can
In times gone by,soundscapes would've consisted of the sounds of nature,such as birdcalls and the
provide.First,quitting is not a(n)52:You can't put on your "chicken-cising"clothes,sit for a
sound of crashing waves.37.With rapid urbanization,air travel,construction,and traffic
while,and then casually decide not to53,especially when your feathered friends depend on
noises are now in the mix,and agricultural noise means that not even rural life is safe.Noise pollution
you to survive.Second,you have unbeatable workout partners,who54 respond to your
can lead to heightened stress levels and a higher risk of disease in humans.Not only that,it can affect the
appearance with encouragement.Bah-Baaaahk!What's more?Fresh-from-the-hen eggs!
behaviour and life cycles of species which rely on soud.
Turning every breakfast into a celebration of my new lifestyle with the best eggs."chicken-cising
So.what can be done?38
In Barcelona,Spain,city planners builtsuperblocks",where
taught me that movement doesn't need a gym-it needs 55
traffic goes around big groups of buildings and the inner streets are pedestrianized.A 2025 BMC Public
41.A.actions
B.excuses
C.fares
D.skills
Health article reported that people in these areas experienced improved well-being.better sleep quality.
42.A.avoid
B.manage
C.appreciate
D.grip
and reduced noise.
43.A.change
B.live
C.presume
D.exercise
Other techniques include tree buffers,where trees are planted in urban areas to absorb sound energy.
44.A.order
B.message
C.purpose
D.request
39.England has a vast network of hedgerows().And it turns out they make excellent
45.A.sponsor
B.problem
C.village
D.gym
sound barriers.
46.A.inspiration
B.dignity
C.comfort
D.pleasure
40.But cutting noise pollution is just as important,helping to create a soundscape that
47.A.biology
B.diet
C.fitness
D.charity
works for everyone.A better world isn't just cleaner,but it should sound better too.
48 A.raising
B.cooking
C.calculating
D.protecting
A.Urban design is one solution.
49.A.frightening
B.tiring
C.amusing
D.touching
B.Sadly,that's no longer the case in the 21st century.
50.A.meant
B.took
C.read
C.Personal mindfulness may silence the chaos outside.
D.rang
51.A.instructions
C.bonuses
D.This combination of sounds is referred to as a soundscape
B.pressure
D.responsibility
E.Improving our environment often starts with reducing litter.
52.A.guilt
B.error
C.suspension
D.option
F.In Germany,they have created earth banks next to the airport
53.A.show off
B.tumn up
C.step aside
D.take over
G.Noise is an essential part of the soundscape in most environments
54.A.roughly
B.enthusiastically
C.patiently
D.carefully
第二部分语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
55.A.cooperation
B.liberty
C.attention
D.meaning
第一节完形填空(每小题1分,满分15分)
第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分,满分15分)
I knew exercise is good for health-who doesn't?But 41 were easier.Running bored me.
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。
biking sounded risky,and the gym seemed too much to handle.Each offered me a reason to42
The 2026 New Year address highlights a key cultural change:tradition is now embracing modernity,
it,so I did.
helping Chinese culture shine with even 56 (great)splendor.In fact,tradition is no longer
When I worked in Kenya,I came to realize that people there don't"43"the way I had
limited to museums or textbooks.It is being actively wom,lived and celebrated,particularly by the
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younger generation.
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
In any Chinese city,the streets reveal the phenomenon.Young people walk in flowing hyfi from
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。
ancient dynasties,57(modemize)gipao,or colorful clothing reflecting ethnic minority
Sarah had always dreamed of becoming a wildlife photographer.Every weekend,she would walk
traditions.They are also deeply engaged in understanding these traditions,58(debate)
into the nearby forest,hoping to capture precious moments of animals in their natural habitat.However,
design styles,decorative details and their historical accuracy on social media.59may appear
after months of trying,she still hadn't gotten that perfect shot she was looking for.Deer always ran away
as fashion passion is,in fact,grassroots cultural research.with enthusiasts acting as both students and
at the slightest sound,birds flew off before she could focus her lens ()and her camera bag stayed
teachers of their heritage.
full of empty memory cards.Frustration began to creep in,but Sarah refused to give up.She loved the
Perhaps most striking is the 60 (globe)reach of China chic )Videos featuring
forest,the fresh air,and the sense of peace it brought her,even if the animals didn't always cooperate.
traditional Chinese costumes 61 (trend)on international social platforms;foreign visitors to
One chilly autumn moming.Sarah noticed something unusual-a young fox standing still near
China are listing"trying on traditional clothing"as 62must-do cultural experience:overseas
the edge of the forest Her heart raced with excitement"This could be my chance!"she thought,quickly
Chinese communities are embracing traditional dress at public events,63(proud)showcasing
pulling out her camera.She adjusted the lens and began to move closer.careful not to make any sudden
their cultural connection.
This phenomenon demonstrates that culture can be rooted and open,confident and engaging.Young
movements.The fox didn't away.it just stood there,its gaze fixed on her.Sarah's fingers trembled as
people walking city streets in clothes inspired by64(century)past are not looking
she framed the shot,imagining the stunning image she could capture-the fox's brilliant red coat
backward-they are bringing tradition into the present,creating a living dialogue65history.a
against the golden autumn landscape.
personal expression of identity,and a playful yet meaningful way to engage with China's cultural
As she peered through the viewfinder.she noticed something strange.The fox's front paw was
heritage.
raised slightly,and its body seemed tense,She zoomed in(放大:拉近镜头)and gasped-the paw was
第三部分写作(共两节,满分40分)
injured,possibly caught in a trap.The fox's stillness wasn't an opportuity for a perfect shot it was a
sign of pain and fear.Sarah's excitement tumed to concern in an instant.Her heart tightened as she
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
looked into the animal's eyes,seeing the silent plea (for help.Her photographer's instinct urged
66.联合国教科文组织Digital Citizenship Education”项目网站发布的报告图表(如图)显示青少
her to take the shot-it would be powerful,emotional,and perfect.
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But a stronger voice inside her whispered that some moments weren't meant to be captured;they
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were meant to be acted upon.With trembling hands,she lowered her camera and reached for her phone
1,阐述不良现象:
Understanding Reducing
instead to call the local wildlife rescue team.
2.提出具体建议。
Negative Online Speech
注意:
注意:
1.续写词数应为150左右:
1.写作词数应为80左右:
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Moments later,some rescue workers arrived with equipment and medicine.
oubly initiwrivet
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Being a voluteer for the rescue team.Sarah never forgot her dream
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