河北肃宁县第一中学2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

高二英语试卷 第I卷（选择题） 一、听力,本题共20小题，共30分。 1.。When was the man born? A. In 1989. B. In 1990. C. In 1991. 2.What does the woman work as? A. A manager. B. A waitress. C. A cashier. 3.Where might the speakers be? A. In a bookstore. B. In a classroom. C. In a laboratory. 4.Who has the violin now? A. Kate. B. John. C. Kateˈs neighbor. 5.How does the man feel now? A. Happy. B. Upset. C. Relaxed. 听对话或独白，回答问题。 6.What courses is the woman taking this year? A. Literature courses. B. Maths courses. C. Chemistry courses. 7.What does the woman think of Professor Scottˈs jokes? A. Dull. B. Easy. C. Interesting. 听对话，选出最佳选项。 8.Whatˈs special about the people riding bikes? A. They are all men. B. They have no clothes on. C. They wear the same clothes. 9.Why does the woman want to go somewhere else? A. Sheˈs too cold. B. She hates what she saw. C. She wants to get something to eat. 听对话，选出最佳选项。 10.What are the manˈs hobbies? A. Fishing and stamp collecting. B. Reading and watching TV. C. Watching TV and collecting stamps. 11.What does the man say about the woman? A. She is popular. B. She is bad-tempered. C. She lacks patience. 12.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a library. B. By a lake. C. At a cinema. 听独白，选出最佳选项。 13.What will happen when the “close” buttons of the elevators are pushed in the US? A. The elevator doors will close faster. B. The elevator doors will close immediately. C. The elevator doors wonˈt close as fast as expected. 14.Why are there some false buttons in our lives? A. They can make people feel safer. B. They can make people feel better. C. They can make things more orderly. 15.Which is not mentioned as false buttons? A. Power buttons. B. Elevator buttons. C. Traffic light buttons. 16.What will people probably do after knowing “white lies” of buttons? A. Tell others the truth about them. B. Stop pushing them any more. C. Keep pushing them as usual. 听对话或独白，回答问题。 17.When does the conversation probably take place? A. On January 1st, 2020. B. On August 1st, 2020. C. On December 25th, 2019. 18.What does the man plan to do in the new year? A. Go to college. B. Buy a new car. C. Buy a new bike. 19.Whatˈs the womanˈs New Year plan? A. Sheˈs going to lose weight. B. Sheˈs going to get up early. C. Sheˈs going to read some books. 20.What will the speakers probably do next? A. See a movie. B. Go shopping. C. Study at home. 二、阅读理解：本题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Historic German Towns to Visit Ready to explore more about the German roots? In these towns, youˈll find what youˈve been searching for. Gengenbach This village has a well-maintained and medieval（中世纪的）town center, leading you into an ancient fairy tale. Surrounded by the Black Forest, itˈs also a scenic spot for leisurely forest walks. Donˈt miss out on the Lowenberg Palace nearby, which combines history inside the 18th-century home with modern art exhibits. Freiburg Regarded as Germanyˈs greenest city, Freiburg is blanketed with trees and plants and lined with cycling paths. Itˈs also famous for its 13th-century Gothic church, which sticks high into the sky. You can also visit the nearby Shauinsland Mountain by cable car（缆车）. It gives you a jaw-dropping view of the Rhine Valley and Black Forest. Bergheim Bergheim is one of the most unique German towns to visit, thanks to its interesting range of things to do. Not only is it home to Schloss Paffendorf, one of Germanyˈs most impressive palaces, but also to a kart speedway created by Michael Schumacher—one of the greatest F1 drivers in history. Thereˈs even a nature park that doubles as a bird recovery center, meaning you can take a guided tour with birds. Gutach If you enjoy nature and want to really immerse（沉浸）yourself in the Black Forest, Gutach is the best choice. You can take private tours of the forest, along with beer companies. Thereˈs also a “rodelbahn” or a very long slide that lets you coast down a local mountain. But the coolest offer is the Open Air Museum that shows how locals lived in the not-so-distant past. 21.What can visitors do in Gengenbach? A. Explore a modern art museum. B. Take a wander in the Black Forest. C. Admire the 18th-century architecture. D. Visit a famous 13th-century Gothic church. 22.Which town is appealing to a racing enthusiast? A. Gengenbach. B. Freiburg. C. Bergheim. D. Gutach. 23.Why is Gutach a special place to visit? A. It offers historic lifestyle exhibits. B. It has a high forest coverage rate. C. It shows the development of the beer business. D. It combines forest walks with birdwatching activities. B In the fall of 2012, Ken Liu received an offer from a Chinese company, which was seeking an English translator for a sci-fi novel titled The Three-Body Problem. Ken was a natural choice: familiar with both the Chinese and English sci-fi wording and culture. But The Three-Body Problem was unlike anything Ken had ever read. A mind-bending story was full of heady technical passages about physics theory, mixed with profound moral questions and humanityˈs place in the universe. So capturing the novel in all its complexity seemed discouraging. When the English translation of The Three-Body Problem was published, it was described as a groundbreaking work of speculative fiction（推理小说）. Liu Cixin, the author of the original work said, “Usually when Chinese literature gets translated into a foreign language, it tends to lose something. But I donˈt think that happened to The Three-Body Problem. I think it gained something.” Ken was born in Lanzhou, Gansu Province. He was a bookworm. Books provided him with a refuge when he moved to California and couldnˈt speak English at the age of 11. After graduation from Harvard, he was a computer programmer, then a corporate lawyer, and later a sci-fi writer. Throughout his shifting professional journey, Ken wrote fiction continuously. Eventually, one of his works won three big awards. Ken never set out to be a translator, but a Chinese writer discovered Ken. Chen Qiufan liked reading Kenˈs short stories online and kept in touch with Ken. One day, he asked Ken for his opinion on an English translation of one of his stories, which was from a translation company. Ken wasnˈt impressed and offered to edit it, but ended up redoing the translation from scratch. Chen was completely moved by Kenˈs spirit. Kenˈs approach to translation is unorthodox（非正统的）. Strict loyalty to the source material is not his chief goal, nor is producing a smooth, Americanized version. “Itˈs not a word-by-word recreation,” he said. “Itˈs about how I show the overall effect.” Rather than ignoring cultural and spoken differences that would be lost on most Western readers, he tries to stress them. 24.Which of the following best describes Kenˈs translation task? A. Vital. B. Demanding. C. Urgent. D. Innovative. 25.What life lesson can match Kenˈs experience? A. All life is an experiment. B. Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. C. Persistence will be eventually rewarded. D. Unintentional actions bring unexpected surprises. 26.What quality of Ken impressed Chen Qiufan most? A. His enthusiasm for writing. B. His effort for excellence. C. His curiosity about editing work. D. His critical comments on othersˈ works. 27.What is Kenˈs translation style like? A. It follows the book accurately. B. It highlights cultural differences. C. It allows for the loss of something. D. It focuses on the fluency of language. C We hear them daily, whether itˈs “your eyes are bigger than your stomach” from your mom or “words fail me” for something amazing. These colorful gems（宝石）, idioms with meanings that canˈt be inferred from individual words, are important to help “spice up” our daily conversations. Everyone occasionally struggles to find the right words to express themselves. For example, when a person needs a better way to say that something is expensive, he might hesitate, searching through the empty files of their brain for something, and come up empty-handed. He ends up saying that, “The new car costs too much.” This is fine, but perhaps “costs an arm and a leg” would have been more effective. One of the idioms I distinctly remember is “keep your shirt on”. It happened in the second grade during a group project. When I complained about the moody girlˈs lack of cooperation, she got angry. I told her to “keep her shirt on”, which she misunderstood and reported to our teacher. She was unaware of the idiomˈs meaning, which I found unreasonable. This idiom actually originates from the 19th century, when menˈs shirts needed to be taken off before arguing or fighting. “Keep the shirts on” could be used to prevent any further tension. Another two idioms are also worth mentioning. Imagine you have a deadline for a five-page essay that you havenˈt “gotten the ball rolling”. You might say youˈre “in a pickle”，an idiom for a difficult situation with no obvious solution. Now, consider that same issue with the essay. Youˈve barely started, and itˈs evident you wonˈt meet the deadline. Rather than worrying, you look for a positive aspect, hoping to find a “silver lining” in this mess. The idiom “every cloud has a silver lining” expresses this feeling. Idioms are crucial for communication in music, literature, or just in everyday conversations. Beyond this, these figures of speech are vital to understand what others mean if they use them. Educating ourselves about idioms will also allow us to add emphasis on subjects we talk about. In addition to my own experiences, it is high time that we learned about idioms. 28.What do we know about idioms from the first two paragraphs? A. Idioms make conversations more demanding. B. Idioms are challenging to recall from our minds. C. Idioms are easy to perceive from separate words. D. Idioms add flavor and efficiency to communication. 29.What does the authorˈs story imply in paragraph 3? A. The girl was unreasonable for reporting. B. Teachers are supposed to know all the idioms. C. Idioms can cause confusion in a group project. D. Understanding idioms prevents misunderstandings. 30.If you want to strengthen optimism in a bad situation, which idiom is appropriate? A. In a pickle. B. Keep your shirt on. C. Every cloud has a silver lining. D. Your eyes are bigger than your stomach. 31.What does the author focus on in the last paragraph? A. Appealing for actions. B. Offering advice. C. Pushing literal speech. D. Applying idioms to arts. D To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book means youˈre being unsociable will have to eat their words. A new study suggests those who regularly read, especially fiction, are actually nicer and more empathetic（善解人意的）people. The study, carried out by Kingston University London, and presented at the British Psychological Society conference in Brighton, UK, last week, also found that those who just watched television seemed to be less kind and understanding of other people. For the study, the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books, TV shows and plays. They were also quizzed about the type of entertainment they preferred from comedy or romance to drama. Then they were tested on their interpersonal skills. The researchers asked them about their behavior towards others, whether they understood and respected othersˈ points of view, and whether they actively belted other people. Drawing on these responses sheet, the researchers found some mind-boggling results. They discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behavior and a better ability to empathize with others, while those who preferred watching TV didnˈt show the same ability to empathize and were more likely to show unsociable behavior. They also found the forms of fiction people preferred were linked to their interpersonal skills and behavior. Those who preferred fiction displayed the most positive social skills. Romance and drama lovers showed the ability to see othersˈ points of view, while comedy fans were particularly able to relate to others the most. The researchers concluded that those who read fiction regularly are more well—adapted to see things from other peopleˈs points of view, which makes them better at understanding people. However, they do acknowledge that their study didnˈt conclude if the effects are causal—does reading make you nicer and more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to read fiction? Even so, picking up a book canˈt hurt, and might just make the world a nicer place. 32.How did the researchers conduct the research? A. By making questionnaire surveys. B. By comparing experiment statistics. C. By observing participantsˈ behaviors. D. By referring to previous study reports. 33.What does the underlined word “mind-boggling” mean in paragraph 4? A. Embarrassing. B. Rewarding. C. Amazing. D. Disappointing. 34.What can improve peopleˈs empathetic abilities the most according to the study? A. Reading fiction and comedy. B. Enjoying romance and drama. C. Taking part in social activities. D. Watching plays on social media. 35.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. All people support the research result. B. Further study is needed on this subject. C. The nicer and kinder people like reading. D. Reading can help people make more friends. 三、阅读七选五：本题共5小题，共12.5分。 Studying for exams long hours or repeated exposure to a stressful situation may lead to burnout（过度劳累）. Suffering from burnout can result in a reduction in our creativity and productivity.  （36）  Here are some tips that may help you. Increase your self-efficacy（自我效能）. This means you should believe in your ability to complete a task at hand. It can help you form a feeling that the task is achievable and less tiring. An effective way is to follow a self-efficacy model.  （38）  He can have a positive effect on you and make you remain optimistic and confident in your abilities.  （40）  Not everyone has creative aspects in their jobs, and therefore, we need to find other approaches to showing ourselves. We could paint, write or take part in local theater. All of these may help get us out of the extreme stress that may exist in our working life. Look after yourself and your surroundings. The consequence is that you are surrounded by a cleaner and more positive environment.  （42）  Have a positive mental attitude towards everything you do, and youˈll feel the task is less stressful. You may feel more competent as well. Schedule regular social activities. Remember when you used to spend time with friends? You were active and you had fun when you watched movies and ate meals together. You can regain some of that enjoyable experience by scheduling regular activities.  （44）  A．Find ways to express our creative sides. B．Burnout, however, isnˈt always easy to spot. C．What can we do to avoid the bad effects of burnout? D．A cycling with your partner every day will do just fine. E．This in turn makes you have healthy and positive thoughts. F．Worried that you are experiencing burnout but unsure of the symptoms? G．Simply observe a friend or colleague accomplish something meaningful. 四、完形填空：本题共15小题，共15分。 Smith Justice and his son were coming back from the dentist, when they saw a homeless man in the road. Smith  （41）  to give the man some money, but didnˈt have any cash. His son suggested giving the man the 30 cents he had. But Smith was  （43） . He didnˈt want to give this man just 30 cents since the man  （45）  needed all the help he could get. Moreover, his own pride and thoughts of the homeless manˈs unknown  （47）  to receiving just thirty cents was standing  （49） . Smith told his son what people saw as a good thing was not good enough to make a  （51）  in someoneˈs life. But his son insisted. Smith  （53）  the window and said to the man, “Iˈm sorry, man. I donˈt have any  （55）  on me but my son wants to give you everything he has right now.” The homeless man smiled, “God bless you, little man!” At that moment, the only thing  （57）  the brightness of the manˈs smile was the bigger smile on the little boyˈs face. A chain reaction of kindness  （59）  behind them that day in Nashville, Tennessee, as other people rolled down their windows to  （61） , too. Smith suddenly  （63）  that he was the only problem in this situation. He said, “My little boy  （65）  me by his actions that itˈs always about the heart. It doesnˈt  （67）  how much you have or how little.  （69）  love and sincerity will often bless others more than we think.” 41.A. managed B. promised C. intended D. agreed 42.A. confused B. doubtful C. tense D. hesitant 43.A. normally B. clearly C. secretly D. formally 44.A. reaction B. devotion C. objection D. solution 45.A. out of sight B. out of control C. in the way D. in the charge 46.A. fortune B. difference C. name D. commitment 47.A. rolled down B. reached for C. looked through D. lifted up 48.A. check B. card C. cash D. food 49.A. matching B. replacing C. reflecting D. showing 50.A. changed B. stopped C. remained D. started 51.A. greet B. smile C. chat D. donate 52.A. remembered B. realized C. accepted D. regretted 53.A. reminded B. comforted C. praised D. warned 54.A. help B. work C. mean D. matter 55.A. Returning B. Accepting C. Spreading D. Seeking 第II卷（非选择题） 五、语法填空：本题共10小题，共15分。 China, the birthplace of tea,  （56）  (hold) a deep-rooted relationship with this beloved drink since ancient times. Tea has become a part of Chinese culture, appearing in poems and  （57）  (tradition) customs. For many people, the joy of tea comes not just from its taste,  （58）  from the beauty of tea ceremonies. In spring,  （59）  (pick) tea leaves is a cherished activity in South China. Before Qingming in early April,  （60）  the weather warms up and rain comes more often, the first tea leaves are ready to be harvested. This early tea, called Mingqian tea, is  （61）  (high) praised for its quality. Zhejiang Province in East China is  （62）  major tea-producing area. Famous types include White Tea from Anji County and West Lake Longjing Tea from Hangzhou, both of which  （63）  (know) in China and abroad. During spring, the hills in these regions are covered with tea workers tending to their plants. Many  （64）  (tourist) visit these areas to enjoy the beautiful tea farms and taste freshly brewed tea. Thousands of years ago, Chinese people turned a simple leaf  （65）  a delicious drink. Over time, tea has continued to play an important role in Chinese culture, enriching lives and preserving traditions. 六、书面表达：共15分。 66.校英文网站Growing Stories栏目正在征集题为The Bravest Choice I Have Ever Made的稿件。请你根据以下要点提示写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： (1)讲述经历； (2)你的收获。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。 67.阅读下面的材料，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。 [1]Joey sat at the kitchen table, reading the sports page of the morning paper. He heard his grandfather coming down the stairs. When his grandfather came into the kitchen, Joey could see he wasnˈt his usual happy self. [2]“Morning, Grandfather,” he said. His grandfather sat across the table and didnˈt pick up the paper to read. Instead, he asked, “Joey, is anything happening in town today?” [3]“Thereˈs a ball game between Doraville Middle School and my school tonight,” Joey told him. “Itˈll be a close race, but I think weˈll win. Would you like to go?” [4]Joey felt bad for his grandfather. He knew he couldnˈt read. His grandfather had told him often, “I didnˈt have the chance to go to school regularly. Looking after the animals and tending to the crops on the farm were much more important in those days than learning to read.” [5]One day, Joey stopped at the library to look through some books. He saw a sign on the library wall. It read: “Do you know somebody who doesnˈt read? We can help. Just call this number.” Joey hurried home and showed the sign to his grandfather. “Somebody can teach you how to read. It says so right here,” Joey explained. Joey jotted（略记）the number down. [6]Several days later, Grandfather put on his best suit of clothes for his first day of school. He arrived at the library an hour early and met with his teacher. During that first class, he was so worried and nervous that he couldnˈt concentrate. He couldnˈt remember anything the teacher said. A few weeks later, Grandfather was studying when he looked up at Joey and said, “Iˈm too old to learn all of this.” He closed the book in frustration. “Oh, Grandfather, donˈt get discouraged,” Joey said. Grandfather was stubborn. “I canˈt do it,” he said. 注意：续写词数应为150个左右。 “How about letting me help you?” Joey asked. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Months later, one day his grandfather told Joey that he had something important to share with him. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 1.B2.C3.A4.C5.B6~7.AA8~9.BB10~12.ACB13~16.CBAC17~20.ABBA 21~23.BCA24~27.BDBB28~31.DDCA32~35.ACAB 36~40.CGAED 41~55.CDBACBACADDBADC 56. has held 57. Traditional 58. but 59. picking 60. when 61. highly 62. a 63. are known 64. tourists 65. into 66.The Bravest Choice I Have Ever Made The bravest choice I have ever made was to join the school English speech contest last year. Because I had always struggled with speaking in public, especially in a foreign language, the decision didnˈt come easily. For weeks, I practiced every day after school—first in front of a mirror, then with a few friends. There were many times when I wanted to quit, but something inside me kept pushing me to continue. Although I didnˈt win a prize, the applause I received felt like a personal victory. This experience taught me that courage isnˈt about being fearless, but about persevering despite fear. 67.“How about letting me help you?” Joey asked. Joeyˈs persistence paid off as he convinced his stubborn grandfather to let him help. Together, they started a journey of learning and growth, starting small and gradually building their way up. Joey patiently taught his grandfather the alphabet and basic words, their voices filling the room with the sweet melody of learning. With each passing day, their lessons became more complicated, as Joey guided his grandfather through the maze of complex sentences and captivating stories. Joeyˈs unwavering enthusiasm and encouragement became his grandfatherˈs guiding light, illuminating the path of knowledge that lay before them. Months later, one day his grandfather told Joey that he had something important to share with him. With anticipation in the air, Joey listened attentively when his grandfather, now able to read, opened a worn book and began to read a heartfelt letter. Tears welled up in Joeyˈs eyes as he realized the letter was from his grandfather himself, expressing his love to Joey as well as his gratitude for Joeyˈs company. At that moment, a connection was created through the magic power of words. Joey and his grandfather continued their journey of learning, discovering the magic of literature together. As they shared stories, ideas, and dreams, his grandfather became happier and their bonds grew stronger. 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $