北京市海淀区中国人民大学2025-2026学年度第二学期高二年级期中练习英语试题

2025-2026学年度第二学期高二年级期中练习 英语 2026年4月23日 说明：本试卷共8页，共100分；考试时间90分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形码贴在答题卡的相应位置上。考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。 第一部分：知识运用 (共三节，41分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Back in July 2024, my doctor said I was suffering from an anxiety disorder. But she didn’t seem very ___1___, nor did I. I left with a sense of ___2___ at having the mystery of my mental health revealed, without the need for a cure. For the next nine months, I struggled with my job and stayed in a condition that left me an anxious mess. I couldn’t sleep or eat. The anxiety that ruled my life meant I couldn’t ___3___. I felt alone in my pain. By March 2025, my family decided to take me away from London for a week of fishing in Scotland. For years, they had dragged me along on fishing trips until I was old enough to ___4___. Fishing always felt like failure to me because I just didn’t make it. I wanted to stay inside, reading a book or watching TV, rather than out in the cold and wet. But this time was ___5___. I found myself in the gentle rhythm of ___6___ the line and watching the fly move through the air. There were ___7___ through the forest to different pools, a cup of coffee here and there, and breaking for lunch with my family to enjoy a good time. I was with my family, hoping the days would last longer. On the final morning, I caught my first fish. I found myself close to tears. Catching that fish made me realize I had ___8___ over the way I felt. I have something now that gives me hope when life is at its ___9___ time. That small shining fish represented all of this. I still go fishing to this day. I also read, write, run, cook, swim, talk and laugh-but fishing is the thing that absorbs me most completely. It quiets the chaos around me, letting me connect with nature’s rhythm. In my search for _____10_____, fishing is my perfect partner. 1. A. pleased B. frightened C. surprised D. worried 2. A. relief B. concern C. freedom D. comfort 3. A. take off B. give in C. break down D. switch off 4. A. volunteer B. refuse C. stop D. judge 5. A. different B. effective C. important D. challenging 6. A. drawing B. managing C. checking D. casting 7. A. paths B. walks C. risks D. experiences 8. A. power B. hope C. control D. confidence 9. A. happiest B. toughest C. earliest D. best 10. A. life B. balance C. peace D. joy 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 The Garden of World’s Flowers, a top scenic spot, ____11____ (locate) in Fengtai District. It boasts seven themed greenhouses displaying over 2,000 tropical, subtropical and desert plant species. Inside the garden stands the Earth Academy, a popular nature education hub featuring cute animals, and interactive science programs ____12____ (intend) for visitors of all ages. Visitors can enjoy close-up animal encounters and hands-on ecology learning. The garden also offers seasonal flowers and potted plants for purchase. ____13____ (blend) botanical appreciation, wildlife interaction, popular science and leisure, it is an ideal year-round destination for families and nature lovers. B 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Yuan Mei once ____14____ (write) a poem entitled Moss (苔). It carries a clear and simple message. ____15____ it is tiny, and has poor conditions for growth, moss is able to thrive just like the peony. In the modern world, more and more individuals from rural areas are flooding into cities ____16____ (find) success. With this wave of urbanization, competition for jobs, relationships and just about everything else is fierce. Ordinary people lacking connections, a desirable appearance or other desired qualities can often feel frustrated with their circumstances. The poem reminds us that we don’t have to be the peony. C 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。 Since bird flu first appeared in 1997, it ____17____ (take) more than a hundred lives. Many people fear it could be the next global epidemic especially as scientists ____18____ have gone into detail studying tissue samples from the bodies of people who died of the 1918 Spanish flu have proved that bird flu is a modern ____19____ (adapt) of that virus. One of the earliest epidemics on record happened between about 500 and 550 CE. Scientists now estimate that up to 50% of the area’s population died from the epidemic. Then ____20____ the 1330s, this epidemic returned this time in Asia, it spread rapidly to Europe and became known as the black death. 第三节 (共11小题；每小题1分，共11分) 根据提示，从选项中选择合适的单词，并使用这个单词的恰当形式补全句子。 rely employ intelligence mystery register identity wander comfort 21. It is important to ________ your own strengths and weaknesses in study. 22. The ________ student can solve difficult problems in a short time. 23. A ________ friend is someone who always helps you when you are in trouble. 24. The government has taken measures to promote ________ and reduce poverty. 25. Online ________ is required before you take part in the competition. 26. A ________ house in the town of Maycomb has interested many local children. 根据提示，从选项中选择合适的单词，并使用这个单词的恰当形式补全句子。 likely blank violent compare official polish 27. We should say no to ________ and build a peaceful and safe community. 28. There is a high ________ that you will succeed with continuous efforts. 29. After many practices, she gave a very ________ speech before the whole class. 30. In ________ with last term, I have made obvious progress in English. 31. The new plan will be ________ put into use at the beginning of next term. 第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，32分) 第一节 (共11小题；每小题2分，共22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，并在答题卡土将该项涂黑。 A I had been considering giving up. For the past eight years, I’ve met with prospective first-year students as a volunteer interviewer for my alma mater (母校). The reports I submit after the interviews become part of their admissions file. But acceptance rate of my university is low and each time I see the word “Denied” next to one of my interviewees’ names at the end of an admissions cycle, I feel a little more heartbroken. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve gotten to know loads of inspiring kids, and a handful of them were offered a spot. After a cycle in which none of my interviewees was green-lighted, though, I started to wonder: In expressing my enthusiasm for my university in interviews, was I doing them a favor or setting them up for disappointment? Was it fair of me to share an inside look into my university when most won’t have access to it? Then, out of the blue, I received a text from one of “my” admits, Layla. She thanked me for getting her into my university. I was touched, but I mentally dismissed the validity (合理性) of what seemed to be a misguided assumption of how the admissions process works. We met for coffee a few months later, and she delighted me with a detailed discussion of her classes, her professors, her research, and her friends. Her eyes were bright, her excitement visible. She told me she had submitted a request to spend 20 minutes with her admissions file. I couldn’t understand why she wanted to take the time to look. Couldn’t she just enjoy her time as an admitted student without being distracted by disturbing questions of whether she belonged? As it turns out, Layla learned that the admissions officer who first read her file was on the fence about her but then decided to put her application through for another read because of what I’d written in my interview report. My voice had made a difference. Layla found the relief she’d been looking for: Why was she here? Did she really matter to this incredible community? Seeing her put her worries to rest helped me do the same with my own. Maybe sometimes we all need to hear that we matter. 32. What made the author consider giving up the volunteer work? A. Getting tired of writing interview reports. B. Failing to help some of the promising kids. C. Disappointment with interviewees’ abilities. D. Inability to stimulate interviewees’ enthusiasm. 33. Initially, the author viewed Layla’s thank-you text as ________. A. a relief B. a distraction C. a reward D. a misunderstanding 34. Why did Layla request to review her admissions file? A. To ease her worries about future. B. To clarify the author’s confusion. C. To confirm she deserved the admission. D. To prove the author’s report played a role. 35. What can we learn from this passage? A. Each soul needs a witness. B. Every cloud has a silver lining. C. What goes around comes around. D. What matters always voices itself. B Evan Selinger, professor in RIT’s Department of Philosophy, has taken an interest in the ethics (伦理标准) of AI and the policy gaps that need to be filled in. Through a humanities viewpoint, Selinger asks the questions, “How can AI cause harm, and what can governments and companies creating AI programs do to address and manage it?” Answering them, he explained, requires an interdisciplinary approach. “AI ethics go beyond technical fixes. Philosophers and other humanities experts are uniquely skilled to address the nuanced (微妙的) principles, value conflicts, and power dynamics. These skills aren’t just crucial for addressing current issues. We desperately need them to promote anticipatory (先行的) governance,” said Selinger. One example that illustrates how philosophy and humanities experts can help guide these new, rapidly growing technologies is Selinger’s work collaborating with a special AI project. “One of the skills I bring to the table is identifying core ethical issues in emerging technologies that haven’t been built or used by the public. We can take preventative steps to limit risk, including changing how the technology is designed.” said Selinger. Taking these preventative steps and regularly reassessing what risks need addressing is part of the ongoing journey in pursuit of creating responsible AI. Selinger explains that there isn’t a step-by-step approach for good governance. “AI ethics have core values and principles, but there’s endless disagreement about interpreting and applying them and creating meaningful accountability mechanisms,” said Selinger. “Some people are rightly worried that AI can become integrated into ‘ethics washing’ — weak checklists, flowery mission statements, and empty rhetoric that covers over abuses of power. Fortunately, I’ve had great conversations about this issue, including with some experts, on why it is important to consider a range of positions.” Some of Selinger’s recent research has focused on the back-end issues with developing AI, such as the human impact that comes with testing AI chatbots before they’re released to the public. Other issues focus on policy, such as what to do about the dangers posed by facial recognition and other automated surveillance (监视) approaches. Selinger is making sure his students are informed about the ongoing industry conversations on AI ethics and responsible AI. “Students are going to be future tech leaders. Now is the time to help them think about what goals their companies should have and the costs of minimizing ethical concerns. Beyond social costs, downplaying ethics can negatively impact corporate culture and hiring,” said Selinger. “To attract top talent, you need to consider whether your company matches their interests and hopes for the future.” 36. Selinger advocates an interdisciplinary approach because . A. it can avoid social conflicts and pressing issues B. AI ethics heavily depends on technological solutions C. it demonstrates the power of anticipatory governance D. humanities experts possess skills essential for AI ethics 37. To promote responsible AI, Selinger believes we should . A. adopt a systematic approach B. apply innovative technologies C. anticipate ethical risks beforehand D. establish accountability mechanisms 38. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs? A. More companies will use AI to attract top talent. B. Understanding AI ethics will help students in the future. C. Selinger favors companies that match his students’ values. D. Selinger is likely to focus on back-end issues such as policy. C Arguably, the biggest science development of the year to date has been the images of the very depths of the universe taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Those images beg a comparison between the external and internal universes that science is bent on observing and understanding. Decades ago, astrophysicist Carl Sagan famously said, “The universe is also within. We’re made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself. ” He was commenting then on the reality that our internal universe was as complex and as fantastic as the outer space. There are many similarities between the progress we’ve made in understanding the universe and in piecing together life’s inner workings. Like the technological developments that took us from Galileo’s telescope to the Hubble to the JWST, life science tools have also improved rapidly. From early light microscopes to modern super-resolution ones, these developments have afforded researchers a deep look into biology’s infinitesimal (无限小的) landscape. Learning that living things were composed of cells was, not a terribly long time ago, a revolutionary observation. Since then, scientists have been able to dive ever deeper into the components of life. Going beyond merely observing the complicated makeup of organisms, life scientists can now discover the workings of molecules (分子). And that is where scanning the universe differs from peering into biology. Understanding the universe, especially from a functional standpoint, is not necessarily an immediate urgency. Understanding biology on that level is. Simply observing the amazing internal structure of cells is not enough. Biologists must also characterize how all those parts interact and change in different environments and when faced with various challenges. Being able to image a virus or bacterium is nice at the level of basic science. But knowing how viruses gain entry into cells and spread, infect, and disable can literally save lives. Through time, biology has risen to this mechanistic challenge. Not only can life science tools produce images of cell components, even more importantly, they can help predict the effects of drugs on receptors, of immune cells on foreign invaders (入侵者), and of genetic perturbations (基因干扰) on development and aging. This is not to belittle the work of scientists researching into universe. They should rightly be praised for delivering views of impossibly distant, impossibly massive phenomena. My aim is to celebrate these accomplishments while at the same time recognizing that science’s inward search for detail and insight is equally impressive and, in my view, more urgent. The output of both the outward and inward explorations should stimulate wonder in everyone. After all, it’s all star-stuff. 39. Why does the author quote Carl Sagan’s comment in Paragraph 2? A. To introduce the background. B. To prove an assumption. C. To make a comparison. D. To present an idea. 40. Like the study of the universe, life science has been advancing in ________. A. study approaches B. system management C. research facilities D. technology integration 41. We can infer from Paragraph 4 that biologists’ work is ________. A. practical B. risky C. flexible D. popular 42. As for life science, which would the author agree with? A. It has received universal recognition. B. It should enjoy priority in development. C. It can be applied in the majority of areas. D. It is more complicated than space science. 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，共10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 When was the last time you looked at something or felt something and said, “Wow”? Recent studies found that a lot of people are in emotional distress. So how can you rediscover the joys in your day-to-day life and recapture that sense of childhood wonder? Here’s how you can find them. ____43____ Throughout the day, stop what you are doing to listen to music, play with a toy or doodle on a piece of paper. Stretching your brain in different ways and daydreaming can stimulate your imagination. Get creative. Whether it is playing a musical instrument, sketching, painting, modeling with clay, dancing, or writing in a journal, creative pursuits are a great place to find joy. ____44____ Turn off your phone and enjoy the silence. Technology can be a good thing and provide us with many opportunities, but it can also numb (使迟钝) us to the wows around us and be an ongoing distraction. Turn your phone off for one hour, a whole day or even an entire weekend. You could also try turning off the television, music or radio for a few minutes to give yourself some total silence. ____45____ Listen. Really listen. When was the last time you remembered everything someone said to you? ____46____ Having a new-found curiosity and consideration for the other person might lead you to some surprising discoveries and take you outside of yourself. Get out of your comfort zone. Finding opportunities where you can push yourself out of your comfort zone will also give you a better chance of finding a wow experience. ____47____ Even attempting a 5k when you are not quite ready for a marathon can really help. A. Take a play break. B. Change your routine. C. This doesn’t have to mean a big, life-changing activity. D. This can help take you back to a childlike state, in a world of wonder. E. When talking to other people, try to be present with whoever you are with. F. Take a minute to notice and really pay attention to where you are, what you’re doing and what’s going on around you. G. What’s more, when you find flow in a creative activity, you might find inspiration for other areas of your life. 第三部分：书面表达 (共两节，27分) 第一节 (共4小题；第48、49小题各2分，第50小题3分，第51小题5分，共12分) 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 My dad is a crossword-lover. When I was a little girl, Dad would read his crossword puzzles to me from a magazine. I can still remember how he turned his pencil excitedly as he discovered a new phrase. If my attention weakened, he would say, “Feeling sleepy? Never mind, I’ll keep reading. Some of the words may crawl into your mind.” Bit by bit, Dad introduced me to the power of words and guided my life’s calling, a purpose I never questioned or bothered to pursue. Years passing, I grew into a professional writer. I found that he never asked me to suggest a word or help him with a puzzle when I was working. For him, my words were precious; each held value. But it did not matter much to me how much I got paid for writing. I wrote because I loved word-craft and making up stories that brought ideas to life. Recently when an editor surprised me with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print, I was kind of hurt! But I comforted myself by looking at the bright side — so many people read the piece and shared joyful emotions and praise on social media. Although some worldly-wise friends told me that I was paid peanuts, I myself felt well rewarded. While I was content, a certain anxiety would secretly emerge: would the thought of earnings cheapen the dignity of my work? Dad’s solution was: “Why not both? Money isn’t everything, but isn’t it good to have enough to help yourself and those close to you? And for your talents and efforts to be valued?” Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. Today, when doubts cloud my mind, I think of Dad’s pencil: its purpose may be to solve a crossword puzzle, but it was also there for anyone writing down a life-changing number in a lottery ticket. So couldn’t my words help complete my life purpose and earn a better living too? Now I take up assignments — some that pay well, some that don’t — and they both fill me with joy. 48. Why did the author’s father stop asking her for help with crossword puzzles after she became a writer? _______________________________________________ 49. What made the author feel hurt recently? _______________________________________________ 50. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. The author’s father believed that money isn’t everything, so the author should accept no pay for her essay. _______________________________________________ 51. What will you do to keep your passion while making a living as the author did? (about 40 words) _______________________________________________ 第二节 (15分) 52. 假定你是红星中学高二学生李华，得知国家图书馆正在招募暑期“英语阅读沙龙” (English Reading Salon) 活动的主持人，请写一封英文申请信，内容包括： 1. 个人优势； 2. 流程设想。 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Sir/Madame, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 2025-2026学年度第二学期高二年级期中练习 英语 2026年4月23日 说明：本试卷共8页，共100分；考试时间90分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形码贴在答题卡的相应位置上。考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。 第一部分：知识运用 (共三节，41分) 第一节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 【1~10题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. C 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A 【11~13题答案】 【答案】11. is located 12. intended 13. Blending B 【14~16题答案】 【答案】14. wrote 15. Although##Though##While 16. to find C 【17~20题答案】 【答案】17. has taken 18. who##that 19. adaptation 20. in 第三节 (共11小题；每小题1分，共11分) 【21~26题答案】 【答案】21. identify 22. intelligent 23. reliable 24. employment 25. registration 26. mysterious 【27~31题答案】 【答案】27. violence 28. likelihood 29. polished 30. comparison 31. officially 第二部分：阅读理解 (共两节，32分) 第一节 (共11小题；每小题2分，共22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，并在答题卡土将该项涂黑。 A 【32~35题答案】 【答案】32. B 33. D 34. C 35. A B 【36~38题答案】 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. B C 【39~42题答案】 【答案】39. D 40. C 41. A 42. B 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，共10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 【43~47题答案】 【答案】43. A 44. G 45. F 46. E 47. C 第三部分：书面表达 (共两节，27分) 第一节 (共4小题；第48、49小题各2分，第50小题3分，第51小题5分，共12分) 【48~51题答案】 【答案】48. For him, his daughter’s words were precious; each held value. 49. Recently when an editor surprised her with a lower rate of pay for a piece of essay that they chose to publish online rather than in print. 50. The author’s father believed that money isn’t everything, so the author should accept no pay for her essay. Dad believed not only that more wealth did not mean greater happiness, but also that no effort should be undervalued. /It is good to have enough to help herself and those close to the author, and for her talents and efforts to be valued. 51. One possible version: I will combine my passion with my career if possible, making it a way to support myself. If not, I will develop my hobby in my spare time to relax and keep my enthusiasm alive, not letting money kill my love. 第二节 (15分) 【52题答案】 【答案】Dear Sir/Madame, I’m Li Hua, a Senior Two student from Hongxing Middle School. I’m writing to apply to be the host of the English Reading Salon in the summer vacation. I’m passionate about English reading and have a good command of spoken English, which allows me to communicate smoothly. Besides, I’ve hosted several English activities at school, gaining rich experience in organizing and guiding interactions. For the salon process, I plan to start with a 5-minute introduction of the recommended book. Then, we’ll have a 20-minute group discussion on key chapters. Finally, I’ll invite 2-3 students to share their thoughts, ending with a brief summary. I would appreciate it if you could give me this opportunity. Yours, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $