上海市宝山区上海市宝山中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试卷

上海市宝山中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷 命题教师：魏媛审核教师：缪毓元孙芸陈青凡 考生注意： 1.本试卷共10页，满分140分，考试时间120分钟。 2本考试分设试卷和答题纸，作答必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸的相应位置，在试卷上作 答一律不得分。 I.Listening Comprehension (30) SectionA Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end ofeach conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversation and the question will be spoken only once.After you hear a comversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard 1.A.A zoo keeper. B.A postal worker. C.A shop assistant. D.An airport security guard. 2.A.Satisfied. B.Disappointed. C.Afraid. D.Apologetic 3.A.They got there at different time. B.The woman didn't go there. C.The man forgot about the meeting. D.They didn't agree on the meeting place. 4.A.Her husband couldn't find a suitable job. B.Her husband quarreled with their son. C.She had an argument with her husband. D.She had to stay home because she was fired 5.A.Exciting. B.Funny. C.Outdated. D.Terrible. 6.A.At a restaurant. B.At a grocery. C.In a theater D.On a farm 7. A.She doesn't work hard enough. B.She never falls asleep in class. C.She has a Japanese cultural background. D.Her parents urge her to have more sleep 8.A.Take a course on sailing. B.Watch some sailing shows. C.Buy things needed for sailing. D.Learn sailing from an app 9.A.The birds are not beautiful enough B.The woman prefers to teach a cat to talk. C.The birds actually cannot imitate human voice. D.The woman won't have the birds at such a price. 10.A.He didn't see the sign. B.He got three parking tickets this month. C.He refused to pay a fine. D.He parked his car there after working hours. Section B Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.His regular water therapy. B.His disability to swim like others C.Lack of proper training. D.Aterrible experience in a pool. 12.A.He wanted to train an Olympic champion. B.He hoped kids like Zulfic could learn swimming. 高二（英语学科）第1页共10页 C.He wanted to improve physical education for kids. D.The existing swimming equipment wasn't standard. 13.A.He will soon compete in a world game. B.He could swim twice as fast as average swimmers C.He could swim the length of Olympic-sized pools with help. D.He won a local swimming competition for disabled people. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.A cell phone.B.A leather wallet. C.A mini camera. D.An alarm clock. 15.A.It will track the thief with GPS system. B.It will contact banks to stop withdrawing. C.An alarm will be sent to the police station. D.A picture of the opener will be taken. 16.A.It is a multifunctional wallet. B.It's old-fashioned in this age. C.It is unique in size and function. D.It can text messages automatically. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. 17.A.30%. B.24%. C.96%. D.506. 18.A.He nearly became blind. B.His vision became even worse C.He couldn't see very well at night. D.His eyes were dry for several months. 19.A.Nervous. B.Regretful. C.Painful. D.Relaxed. 20.A.Laser surgery is safe despite its side effects. B.Two weeks'home rest is required after the surgery. C.The cost of the surgery is too high for ordinary people. D.People with poor vision are all good candidates for the surgery II.Grammar and vocabulary (20) Section A Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank. 21 Oscar Wilde puts it,"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. 22 (give)him a mask,and he will tell you the truth."Art provides people with a way to communicate experiences when 23(lack)verbal skills.They develop art as an expressive skill for solving problems.Art therapy 24 (found)on the assumption that everyone is creative and capable of self-expression. As a restorative practice,art therapy allows people to express 25 in non-verbal ways,such as drawing and painting.Even a 45-minute creative activity can change a person's mental state.In recent studies,working with an art therapist has proved to significantly enhance positive moods and boost measures of well-being. When drawing and singing and dancing,young children typically get 26 (worried)about their abilities.Adults,however,often have complex feelings about art and art making.They begin to evaluate the quality of their art 27 focusing on self-expression itself,whose benefits are thus lost.However,art therapists can guide people in expressing themselves without concerning 高二（英语学科）第2页共10页 28 their artwork is technically brilliant,so that they can connect or reconnect with the artworks 29 help them deal with life challenges. What are art therapists'superpower?They can channel dangerous thoughts into imaginative artworks. For instance,people with violent tendencies 30 let out their anger by hitting another human being.However,with art therapists'help,their energy could be changed into creative products. Section B Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the box.Each word can only be used once.Note that there is one word more than you need A.developing B.function C.actively D.physical E.continuous F.consuming G.interaction H.digestion I.refer J.estimated K.significantly How Your Gut Microbiome(肠道微生物群)Impacts Your Health We've all had a"gut feeling."And while that popular saying is based on our instinct,our gut truly does play a role in our health and how we feel and 31.Gut health is an important element of your overall 32 and mental health. "Gut health"has become a trendy term in recent years.Our gut microbiome describes the microbes and their genetic material found in our gastrointestinal tract ()And we know the bacteria in our gut affect everything from our 33 to our mental state. "Gut health is really important,"says registered nutrition expert Kristin Kirkpatrick,RD."There is so much attention and research on the microbiome and gut health nowadays that experts often 34 to it as the 'second brain." "It contains all the microbes that live within our intestinal tract,"says Dr.Cresci,a digestive disease researcher."And those microbes consist of bacteria,fungi and viruses."We're not talking about a few hundred microbes-it's 35 that about 100 trillion microbes are found inside the human body,with many of them located in our gut. As you take food,the gastric acid (found in your stomach destroys a lot of the harmful organisms you consume."We are 36 microbes all the time through our food and water,"says Dr. Cresci."But the ones that escape that gastric acid then move down to your intestinal tract."The goal is to have a healthy gut microbiome.Its balance can be 37 affected by factors like your diet,infections and certain medications.And 38 an unhealthy gut microbiome can lead to certain diseases and affect your mental health. "What we've learned over the years is that there's a lot of 39 between your gut microbiome and your body,"says Dr.Cresci.As an infant,your gut microbiome helps develop your gut immune system, and then as an adult,it helps maintain it.There is still 40 research on how the gut microbiome works with parts of the body like your brain,heart,liver and lungs. III.Reading Comprehension (45) Section A（15分) Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases markedA,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. 高二（英语学科）第3页共10页 Deliberate practice refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic.41. regular practice might include mindless repetitions,deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving 42 The greatest 43 of deliberate practice is to remain focused.In the beginning,showing up is the most important thing.But after a while we begin to carelessly 44 small errors and miss daily opportunities for improvement.This is because the natural tendency of the human brain is to 45 repeated behaviors into automatic habits.46,when you first learned to tie your shoes you had to think carefully about each step of the process.Today,after many repetitions,your brain can perform this sequence 47 The more we repeat a task,the more mindless it becomes. Mindless activity is the 48 of deliberate practice.The danger of practicing the same thing again and again is that progress becomes assumed.Too often,we think we are getting better simply because we are gaining experience.In 49,we are merely reinforcing (our current habits-not improving them. Claiming that improvement requires attention and effort sounds logical enough.But what does deliberate practice actually look like in the real world? The first effective feedback system is 50 This holds true for the number of pages we read, the number of push-ups we do,the number of sales calls we make,and any other task that is important to us. It is only through measurement that we have any 51 of whether we are getting better or worse. The second effective feedback system is coaching.One consistent finding across disciplines is that coaches are often essential for 52 deliberate practice.In many cases,it is nearly impossible to both perform a task and measure your progress at the same time.Good coaches can 53 your progress,find small ways to improve,and hold you responsible for delivering your best 54 each day. Deliberate practice is not a comfortable activity.It requires sustained effort and concentration.But if you can manage to maintain your focus and 55 then the promise of deliberate practice is quite tempting:to get the most out of what you've got. 41.A.Since B.Whether C.While D.As 42.A.awareness B.performance C.enjoyment D.intelligence 43.A.issue B.ambition C.challenge D.appeal 44.A.overlook B.handle C.detect D.implement 45.A.transport B.translate C.transplant D.transform 46.A.For example B.On the contrary C.As a result D.On the other hand 47.A.carelessly B.accurately C.instantly D.automatically 48.A.outcome B.enemy C.source D.substitute 49.A.reality B.despair C.contrast D.return 50.A.encouragement B.compliment C.measurement D.management 51.A.motivation B.proof C.trouble D.concern 52.A.resisting B.eliminating C.sustaining D.defining 53.A.block B.track C.admit D.cherish 54.A.supply B.emotion C.inspiration D.effort 55.A.commitment B.condition C.balance D.perspective 高二（英语学科)第4页共10页 Section B(30分) Directions:Read the following three passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read (A) Comedian Liu Yang,37,hit the public spotlight last year.He led his team to victory in the hit sketch comedy()competition Amazing Night and made the top five in the stand-up comedy competition King of Comedy.This year,he realized his dream of performing at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. Moving from Inner Mongolia to Beijing during middle school,Liu struggled to adapt to the new environment and felt that he had to entertain his peers during meals for lack of confidence.Humor not only helped Liu fit in socially,but also shaped his career path.As Western stand-up comedy gained popularity in Beijing in 2015,he decided to jump into the industry. Liu founded the Danliren comedy club in 2017 with three keen stand-up fans.Each year,he would make his brand-new solo stand-up comedy show lasting over an hour,becoming a key feature of the club. However,as online stand-up comedy competitions gained popularity in China,Liu's peers soon found fame through their appearances on these hit shows.This made Liu feel anxious and overshadowed by his fellow comedians."Sometimes,I can't help but feel envious of others."Liu admitted. In one of his sketch shows,he reimagined the classic novel Journey to the West,focusing on Sha Wujing,a character with a smaller role in the original tale.His adaptation symbolized those who quietly do their duties without receiving much recognition."Performing sketch has restored my sensitivity to life,"he said Liu has maintained a very busy work style.In one day,he would fit in three stand-up comedy performances in Beijing,hit the gym and fly to Shanghai for the live recording of King of Comedy.He no longer does these activities out of anxiety,but continues to work hard."There is never a moment that truly proves oneself.For creators,the only thing to do is to do one's best in the process,and that's all,"he said. 56.According to the passage,what made Liu Yang start to enter the stand-up comedy industry? A.His success in the sketch comedy competition. B.His experience of moving from Inner Mongolia to Beijing. C.The popularity of Western stand-up comedy in Beijing in 2015. D.His dream of performing at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala. 57.The underlined word"overshadowed in Paragraph 4 probably means A.encouraged B.made less important C.applauded D.made more famous 58.What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? A.Liu Yang's adaptation of the classic novel Journey to the West. B.The role of Sha Wujing in Journey to the West. C.How Liu Yang overcame his anxiety. D.The influence of performing sketch on Liu Yang. 59.We can infer from the passage that Liu Yang A.is always confident in his comedy career B.will stop performing stand-up comedy C.believes in the value of trying best in the process D.thinks highly of his appearance on King of Comedy 高二（英语学科)第5页共10页 (B) Walking Hawai'i's History 8 HAWAPI O'ahu Moloka OCEAN Footpaths and trails,first protected by Hawaiian royalty in 1892,have grown into a network of 500 miles across six islands. 一Na Ala Hele trails Elevations in feet O'AHU 5 KAUAT Moloka MAU ALA KAHAKA Lana'l City Atd'alaea Be Kaho'olawe Where To Hike Hawaiian Heritage Trails 1.Alaka'i Swamp Trail,Kaua'i Sprawling over 4,345 acres in West Kaua'i,Koke'e State Park has roughly 45 miles of hiking trails. Most notable is the 7-mile (round-trip)Alaka'i Swamp Trail,which follows the edge of Kalalau Valley into a rare mountainous environment some 4,000 feet above sea level.Along the way are native plants and trees. home to peculiar birds including the 'elepaio (monarch flycatcher)and 'ani-aniau,a Hawaiian honey creeper(蜜旋木雀)only found here.Hawai'i's Queen Emma visited the swamp on horseback in 1870.The setting so entranced her that she had her hundred dancers and musicians who traveled with her perform here before continuing on. 2.Moanalua Valley,O'ahu This hike can be as short or as long as you want,from an easy hour-long stroll along an old valley road to a grueling 11-mile walk to the summit of the Ko'olau Mountains.The first part follows a stream and has interpretive markers.The road continues to a sacred rock covered with paintings. 3.Hoapili Trail,Maui Part of this 12.5-mile trail follows an old footpath from Keone'o'io Bay.Along the way you pass a native wiliwili(Hawaiian coral tree)and the last lava flow from Haleakala volcano. 4.Hana-Wai'anapanapa Coast Trail,Maui The 4.6-mile round-trip hike follows an ancient trail along the Hana coastline in eastern Maui and is composed of rough lava ()It's not as popular as nearby Pipiwai Trail,but it takes in sea arches,tide pools,a blowhole,and a religious site-before ending at rocky Ka'inalimu Bay. 5.Pololu Trail,Hawai'i 高二（英语学科）第6页共10页 This 1.2-mile out-and-back path takes hikers from the lookout down into the Pololu Valley,an elevation change of 878 feet over the course of the trail length.King Kamehameha I was born nearby in North Kohala. 60.If the tourist is interested in plants and bird watching,which trail is most suitable for him? A.Hana-Wai'anapanapa Coast Trail,Maui. B.Alakai Swamp Trail,Kaua'i. C.Moanalua Valley,O'ahu. D.Hoapili Trail,Maui. 61.Which trail is described as less popular but offers views of natural arches,tide pools,and a blowhole? A.Hoapili Trail. B.Moanalua Valley. C.Alaka'i Swamp Trail. D.Hana-Wai'anapanapa Coast Trail 62.Which of the following statement is TRUE? A.Hawaii is made up of 5 trails. B.Hoapili Trail is the longest one among the 5 trails C.Hawai'i's Queen Emma visited Moanalua Valley in 1870 D.Visitors can overlook the Moanalua Valley on the Pololu Trail. (C) Handing Over Our Confirmation Biases to Search Engines In the internet age,we've handed over part of our critical thinking to algorithms )People often search not to explore,but to confirm what they already believe.It's not always truth we're after- sometimes,it's just comfort. Search engines,in theory,should be our assistants in combating this intellectual echo chamber )They're designed to bring us a variety of perspectives,ideally steering us toward credible,high-quality sources.In an ideal world,these algorithms would push us to reconsider outdated opinions and update our beliefs with factual,balanced information. But things didn't turn out as we'd hoped.In fact,we've learned to game the system,altering search terms to steer us back into the familiar arms of confirmation bias.Rather than opening our minds,search engines now often strengthen our narrow views -flooding us with half-truths or even clear misinformation. A recent study by Eugina Leung uncovers an uncomfortable truth:the problem isn't just with the technology.It's also with us.It is we,the users,that are accountable for strengthening our biases.When people search for information,they often do so with terms that are narrow enough to ensure the results reflect their pre-existing opinions. Consider the question:Is caffeine good or bad for you?A straightforward search like"what are the health effects of caffeine?might yield balanced results.But searching"is caffeine bad for you?"floods the page with negative articles,supporting a one-sided view.Leung's research found that over a quarter of caffeine-related searches were so specific that they blocked out opposing perspectives. The researchers'findings are part of a broader pattern.While people might claim to seek balanced perspectives,data shows that people's search habits often mirror their personal preferences or beliefs.Take, for example,consumers looking for health and wellness advice.Those who are already advocates of a 高二（英语学科）第7页共10页 plant-based diet are more likely to search for phrases like"benefits of veganism"rather than "dangers of veganism,"strengthening the idea that search engines often become self-fulfilling predictions generators Through a series of experiments,Leung found that when participants searched for more specific terms,their views were less likely to change.Whether they were researching caffeine or gas prices, participants consistently crafted search inputs that fit neatly into their own beliefs.The implication is clear: we don't just let search engines shape our worldview;we actively shape our searches to support it But there's hope.The research also suggests that a simple shift in approach-using broader,less biased search terms-can help us break out of our ideological bubbles.It's a small but potentially significant step toward rediscovering a more balanced way of seeking information in an age of widespread online division. 63.What role do search engines ideally play in our information seeking? A.They are meant to justify the user s pre-existing beliefs. B.They serve as tools for entertainment and personal comfort. C.They aim to enrich users'perspectives and challenge views. D.They screen out low-quality sources based on user preferences. 64.According to Leung's research,what is the main issue with how people use search engines? A.The internet is full of half-truths and misinformation. B.Search engines provide results supporting existing ideas. C.Users strengthen their biases with narrow search terms. D.Search engines always exclude challenging viewpoints. 65.What does"a broader pattern"mentioned in the passage refer to? A.Information is often sought to change existing opinions. B.Search habits tend to reflect pre-existing preferences. C.Health advice is searched to support dietary choices. D.Balanced perspectives are sought to reveal neutral stance. 66.To avoid confirmation bias,which of the following search inputs would best help a student writing about online learning? A.Shared strengths of online and classroom learning. B.Benefits of online learning for college students. C.Problems with traditional classroom education. D.Effects of online learning on student performance. Section C Directions:Read the passage carefully.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A.Plan regular trips. B.Stay with them in a friendly way. C.It is wise to check the abilities of the individuals. D.You won't know whether they can help if you don't ask them. E.Do not let pets be their only companions. F.The great thing is that it is not hard to make disabled people's life easier. 高二（英语学科）第8页共10页 Improving the Quality of Life for Disabled People Ensuring that disabled people have an easy life is very important,not just because they are human,like all of us,but because their dignity and social well-being should not be ignored just because of a disability. Disabilities may occur through illness,aging,accidents and other different causes that may happen to anyone or affect us all at some stage in life.67 We are all human beings and so have the same basic needs.But we should remember that there is a wide range of what we call a disability,and while the basic needs are all the same for everyone,the different lifestyle needs are entirely individual.Therefore,there is no one-size-fits-all method to improve quality of life.It is best to find out people's needs from spending time with them. 68.Even the most attractive homes can feel like a cage,so it makes a huge difference to be able to go out to a park or a shopping center,or to plan a day trip such as a picnic or a trip to the beach. Even if a trip can only be organized one day a month,it is more than nothing and does really make a difference. If they are interested or able,pets can be great companions.69.Some may be able to take care of a cat or dog;some prefer goldfish or birds in a cage.Very often,people who are cared for don't feel that they have the chance to care for someone or something else,so caring for pets can improve their confidence and mental health,which can take their mind off their own troubles. 70 Book a regular appointment with a social worker to visit them at least once a month.This is to check on their mental and physical health as well as ways of improving their living conditions.It is important because they may need to talk to someone. IV.Summary Writing (10) Directions:Read the following passage.Sumarize the main idea and the main point(s)of the passage in no more than 60 words.Use your own words as far as possible. 71. Read with Eyes or Ears Picture yourself sitting at home in a quiet reading nook,ignoring the world around you,absorbed in a tale.You read the blurb,instantly became intrigued and now you're in the middle of an absolute page-turner. But,there's a hot debate-physical books vs.audiobooks.Does the device you're using to read affect your reaction to the book? Generally,reading uses several areas of the brain.There's attention span,reasoning,reading fluency, memory and language comprehension.Reading is known to strengthen communicative ability,vocabulary and increase emotional intelligence and social perception.So,whichever way you're reading,there are definitely benefits. But,let's look at the pros to reading with your eyes-that's physical books and e-books.They can help to retain information better.This is because when you can actually see the words,your attention is held more closely.Add to this the fact that with physical books you can go back and find any part you missed, especially if your mind wanders,which it likely will at some point or other. On the other hand,there's the audiobook.Headphones in,you're switched off from life and the story really comes alive,almost like watching a film in your head.From a scientific perspective,listening to an audiobook is likely to help you develop a greater sense of empathy as you hear the emotion of the narrator. We can more easily understand inflection and intonation.Hearing the story engages different parts of the brain,heightening the intensity and imagery,making you enjoy it more. 高二（英语学科)第9页共10页 All in all,it seems that there are advantages to both physical books and audiobooks.Perhaps,next time you find yourself browsing bookshop shelves,also consider the format.It may just change your whole literary experience. (60) V.Translation (3+3+4+5=15) Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 72.压力大时，我喜欢听些轻音乐放松一下。(feel1ike) 73.记住：任何时候都不要低估自己的潜能，你所有的努力都会有回报。(mind) 74.她能把挑战视作自我提升的机会而不是成功路上的绊脚石，这让我们很欣慰。(perceive) 75.专家们突然意识到，严重的地震过后，灾民的心理疏导刻不容缓，否则容易引发诸多负面情绪。 (strike) VⅥ.Guided Writing(25分) Directions:Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 76.你是吴磊。你的好友李明因前段时间参加数学竞赛落下了英语学习。目前，他感觉自己在知识 储备和听说读写能力方面落后于班中同学，近期两次考试也均未能及格。父母建议他立刻报周末班 补习英语，李明还在犹豫不决。给李明写一封邮件，谈谈你对他是否需要参加周末补习班的看法并 给他的英语学习提些建议。 高二（英语学科）第10页共10页