山西省晋中市平遥县第二中学校2025-2026学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试题

平遥二中高二年级期中考试英语试题 考试时长：120分钟 总分：150分 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分60分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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。 Notice of the School “War and Peace” Themed Cultural Week To help students understand the cruelty of war, cherish the peaceful life now and inherit the peace spirit, our school will hold a “War and Peace” Themed Cultural Week from April 8th to April 12th, 2026. All students are welcome to take an active part in all activities. Detailed Arrangements 1. War History Exhibition（School Hall）: Display war relic photos, historical documents and peace-themed paintings by students; open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day. 2. Peace Speech Contest（Multi-functional Room）: Topic: My Understanding of Peace; sign up at the Student Union office before April 5th. 3. Peace Film Screening（Classroom Building 2）: Show classic peace-themed films every evening; free for all students. 4. Peace Handicraft Making（Playground）: Make peace doves, paper cranes and other handicrafts; materials provided by the school. Activity Requirements All classes should organize students to visit the exhibition and watch the films on time. Participants of the speech contest should prepare a 3-minute speech and submit the script in advance. Handicrafts made in the activity will be donated to the local peace memorial hall. For more information, contact the Student Union at 010-XXXX8899. Student Union March 28,2026 1. What is the purpose of holding the “War and Peace” Themed Cultural Week? A. To teach students how to make peace-themed handicrafts B. To let students know about classic peace-themed films C. To help students cherish peace and inherit the peace spirit D. To select excellent students for the school speech contest 2. If a student wants to join the peace speech contest, what should he/she do first? A. Prepare a 5-minute speech about war history B. Sign up at the Student Union office before April 5th C. Submit the handicraft to the peace memorial hall in advance D. Visit the war history exhibition in the school hall first 3. Which of the following statements about the activities is TRUE? A. The war history exhibition is only open in the morning B. Students need to buy materials for the handicraft making C. The cultural week will last for five days in April D. The peace film screening will be held in the school hall B Mr. Zhang, an 80-year-old war survivor, has been a volunteer at the Nanjing Peace Memorial Hall for 20 years. When he was 8, he experienced the cruel war and lost his parents and little sister. The painful memory has never left him, but it also made him make up his mind to guard peace for his whole life. Every day, Mr. Zhang welcomes visitors from all over the world at the memorial hall. He tells them his own war experience and the stories of the victims, with tears in his eyes every time. At first, he was too sad to speak about the past, but he knew he had to do it—he wanted people to remember the cruelty of war and cherish the peaceful life now. Some young visitors once asked him why he spent so much time on this voluntary work with no pay. Mr. Zhang smiled and said, “Peace is the most precious thing in the world. If my stories can make one more person cherish peace, my work is meaningful.” He also teaches children in primary schools about peace knowledge in his spare time, hoping the peace spirit can be passed on to the next generation. After 20 years, Mr. Zhang’s hair has turned white, but his love for peace is still as strong as ever. He says he will keep working at the memorial hall as long as he can walk and speak, for peace is a lifelong mission for him. 4. What made Mr. Zhang decide to guard peace for his whole life? A. His experience as a volunteer at the memorial hall B. The cruel war he experienced and the loss of his family C. The request of the Nanjing Peace Memorial Hall D. His wish to make friends with international visitors 5. What does the underlined word “cherish” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. To forget completely B. To value and care for C. To fight for bravely D. To give up easily 6. What is Mr. Zhang’s attitude towards his voluntary work at the memorial hall? A. He thinks it is tiring and wants to give up B. He does it for money and fame C. He regards it as a lifelong and meaningful mission D. He only does it to make up for his painful past 7. Which is the best title for the text? A. A War Survivor’s Lifelong Mission to Guard Peace B. The History of the Nanjing Peace Memorial Hall C. How to Pass on the Peace Spirit to Young People D. The Cruelty of War and the Value of Life C For years, the dream future kitchen looked like something from a sci-fi film: robots turning hamburgers, mechanical arms moving wildly. But at CES（International Consumer Electronics Show）2026, industry experts painted a different prospect. The future isn’t arriving with robots looking like us. It’s arriving quietly, invisibly, and it’s already here. Early smart kitchen products made a critical mistake. As Nicole Papantoniou from the Good Housekeeping Institute put it,“A lot of people were putting smart features, which you didn’t really need, into products.” Today’s successful ideas aren’t about adding technology for its own purpose. They’ re about friction reduction— making cooking easier without the user even noticing the intelligence at work. This shift is clear in the latest AI appliances. Several brands offer ovens（烤箱）with systems that “see” what you put inside. Simply place the food in, and the machine automatically selects the best cooking option. No buttons, no guesswork. Refrigerators are changing in a similar way. The latest AI models have cameras that identify ingredients, track best-before dates, and suggest recipes based on what you have. A partnership with chef Jamie Oliver brings AI-made recipes tailored to your needs. But perhaps the most unexpected use of AI in the kitchen has nothing to do with cooking. Companies are developing smart range hoods（抽油烟机）that use airflow to create a low-pressure zone above the pan, trapping very small particles（颗粒）before they reach your lungs. So will robots replace human cooks? At a CES Discussion, chef Tyler Florence gave a firm answer. “Human-made will become the new luxury item,” he said, “Machines excel at repetitive, boring tasks. But creativity, the human touch—these will only become precious as technology advances.” The vision from CES 2026 is not a kitchen without cooks. It’s a kitchen where invisible intelligence handles the heavy work, and humans are freed to turn ingredients into meals, and meals into memories. 8. What is the big change of today’s smart kitchen ideas? A. Creating more robot lookalikes. B. Reducing trouble while cooking. C. Designing more sci-fi products. D. Adding more complex functions. 9. How do new AI ovens simplify the cooking process? A. They recognize food and set the right mode. B. They bring AI-made recipes tailored to needs. C. They suggest recipes based on what you have. D. They use airflow to create a low-pressure zone. 10. What can be inferred from Tyler Florence’s words? A. Human creativity will be highly valuable. B. AI will take the place of human creativity. C. Human-made food is more than expensive. D. Machines are better at innovative cooking. 11. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI in Kitchens: A Smart Master for Cooking B. Smart Kitchens: More Robotic, Less Human C. CES 2026: When Kitchens Finally Go Sci-Fi D. Hidden AI: The New Face of Future Kitchens D From an airplane, cars moving slowly on the highway closely resemble a line of ants. Unlike these human-driven vehicles, however, ants are able to avoid the frustrating stop-and-go traffic that bothers daily commutes（通勤）. Researchers have therefore turned their attention to studying the ants’ teamwork-based behaviors, hoping to apply these insights to programming self-driving cars that can prevent traffic jams. As the number of cars on highways keeps growing, the stability of traffic flow gradually decreases. Studies show that when the density（密度）reaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane（车道）, a single driver’s sudden brake tap can give rise to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams. Scientist Katsuhiro Nishinari, a mathematical physicist studying traffic transitions, compares this phenomenon to a phase transition, such as water turning into ice. Even small individual actions in such situations can quickly develop into major traffic issues. Katsuhiro Nishinari’s previous research has already shown that food-seeking ants can maintain smooth movement even when their population density is very high. A recent follow-up study has uncovered they usually travel in groups of 3 to 20 individuals, moving at steady speeds with proper gaps between each other and never attempting to overtake. Their behavior depends on mutual collaboration rather than individual preferences. This collective intelligence offers a lesson for human drivers today. One key takeaway is to avoid tailgating. Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves caused by sudden braking in dense traffic—a simple practice that prioritizes the smooth flow of the whole over individual hurry. Of course, ants have the natural advantage of creating flexible paths, while cars are bound to fixed lanes. But the principle of maintaining proper spacing remains crucial for safety and efficiency on our roads. Looking ahead, the real transformation may come from technology. As Katsuhiro Nishinari points out, “Unlike human drivers who often act independently, future self-driving cars could be designed to share real-time data and function as an integrated system.” Inspired by ants, these vehicles can upgrade traffic flow as a cooperative system, potentially requiring updates to existing regulations to fully realize their benefits. 12. What can cause widespread highway traffic jams directly? A. A total of 15 cars per mile. B. Ant behaviors affecting driving. C. Reduced stability of traffic flow. D. A sudden brake at a certain density. 13. What is the purpose of mentioning the recent follow-up study in paragraph 3? A. To compare ants with human drivers. B. To criticize current traffic regulations. C. To explain the math behind traffic jams. D. To detail how ants achieve smooth movement. 14. What does the underlined word “tailgating” probably mean in paragraph 4? A. Keeping a proper distance. B. Following strict traffic rules. C. Driving too close to the front. D. Seeking efficient lane position. 15. What is Katsuhiro Nishinari’s suggestion for ant-inspired self-driving cars? A. Collect personal travel data. B. adopt a collaborative approach. C. Redesign traffic rules constantly. D. Rely on active human intervention. 第二节（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。 I used to wake up and check my phone. Before my feet hit the floor, I was already deep in the day’s chaos: headlines, comments, breaking news alerts. Doomscrolling（刷屏成瘾）had become my morning routine. 16 I started each day tense and anxious. So I gave myself a quiet dare: no phone in the morning, for five straight weekdays. Naturally, breaking the habit wasn’t easy. The first morning, I reached for my phone automatically. I stopped myself and picked up a book instead. It felt odd, like trying to enjoy coffee without caffeine. But after a few pages, I found myself actually relaxed—not the emptiness of a scroll, but something steadier. 17 That had never happened before. Encouraged by the quiet start, I explored other ways. The next day I tried a cold shower. I wanted something that would force me fully awake. The shock factor was incredibly effective. 18 On Wednesday, I went for a run. I hated every step at first. But I came back awake, warm and proud. That feeling powered me through the day. 19 On Thursday, I journaled. No audience, just thoughts on paper. It felt honest, if not particularly exciting. On Friday, I reread an old letter and let the memories surface. It was quiet, uneventful and grounding. By the end of the week, the urge to check my phone had weakened. 20 Those phone-free mornings proved a quieter start was possible: no noise or half-truths. It’s not about perfection, but freedom from the scroll and the misinformation it feeds into our minds. A. But lately, I noticed the disadvantage it carried. B. This left my mind surprisingly clear afterward. C. Some mornings were more reflective than active. D. It made me realize my dependence on my phone. E. I even finished a chapter before checking the time. F. That meant I stopped grabbing my phone on waking. G. It revealed the link between my phone use and daily anxiety. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50分） 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I grew up on a farm, surrounded by fields. It was a simple life, filled with hard work and the rhythm of the seasons. My parents taught me the value of determination and the importance of setting 21 . From a young age, I dreamed of going to university and pursuing a career that would take me beyond the 22 . After graduating from high school, I faced a（n） 23 reality. My family couldn’t 24 to send me to university, and I couldn’t 25 the thought of giving up on my dreams. So, I made a decision that I would 26 and study at the same time. It wasn’t going to be easy, but I was 27 to make it work. I found a job at a local factory. My days were filled with the noise of 28 and the sweat of labor. But every evening, I would return home, tired but pleased, and open my 29 . I studied late into the night, 30 by the hope of a better future. Years passed, and my efforts began to 31 . I completed my 32 with a sense of accomplishment that was sweeter than any grade. I proved to myself that I could do it and that I could 33 overcome the obstacles that stood in my way. Looking back, I realize that my 34 from the farm to university was not just about achieving a degree. It was about learning that with 35 and hard work, even the most distant dreams can be within reach. 21. A. limits B. theories C. goals D. trends 22. A. fields B. forests C. oceans D. deserts 23. A. confusing B. exciting C. discouraging D. amusing 24. A. agree B. afford C. remember D. decide 25. A. bear B. change C. doubt D. reject 26. A. travel B. work C. rest D. play 27. A. annoyed B. surprised C. determined D. embarrassed 28. A. arguments B. chats C. harmonies D. machines 29. A. books B. letters C. screens D. windows 30. A. trusted B. fueled C. distracted D. restricted 31. A. settle in B. fade away C. break down D. pay off 32. A. degree B. mission C. experiment D. ceremony 33. A. randomly B. ultimately C. straightly D. temporarily 34. A. routine B. conflict C. favorite D. journey 35. A. ambition B. patience C. determination D. discipline 第二节：（10个小题；每小题2分，满分20分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 A 90-year-old has been awarded “Woman Of The Year” for 36 （be）Britain’s oldest full-time employee—still working 40 hours a week. Now Irene Astbury works from 9am to 5pm daily at the pet shop in Macclesfield, 37 she opened with her late husband Les. Her years of hard work have 38 （final）been acknowledged after a customer nominated（提名）her to be Cheshire’s Woman Of The Year. Picking up her “Lifetime Achievement” award, proud Irene 39 （declare）she had no plans 40 （retire）from her 36-year-old business. Irene said, “I don’t see any reason to give up work. I love coming here and seeing my family and all the friends I 41 （make）over the years. I work not because I have to, 42 because I want to.” Granddaughter Gayle Parks, 31—who works alongside her in the family business—said it remained unknown as to who nominated Irene for the award. She said, “We don’t have any idea who put grandma forward. When we got a call 43 （say）she was short-listed, we thought it was 44 joke. But then we got an official letter and we were blown away. We are so proud of her. It’s 45 （wonder）.” 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，最近收到好友Ben来信，信中说他因为使用人工智能完成作业而受到老师批评。请你写一封回信，内容包括： （1）对使用人工智能完成作业的看法； （2）你的建议。 注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Ben, ____________________________________________________________________________________________第二节（满分25分） 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。 I was in Philadelphia for a conference when I saw an ad in the hotel. A nearby theater was showing a documentary about several local animal shelters that were helping to save abandoned dogs across the country. I love animals, and I felt an urge to go to this fundraising event. However, none of my co-workers would go with me, and I was worried about walking on the street alone at night. I resigned myself to spending the evening in my hotel room, but as soon as I got back to my room I felt restless and bored. The theater where the event was taking place was only about five blocks from the hotel, and the area around the hotel didn’t seem particularly dangerous. So, I decided to brave it. I gathered up my wallet and room key and set off. It was already getting dark and the streets were nearly deserted. I managed to find the street the theater was on, but when I turned the corner, I stopped in shock. In front of the theater were a group of bikers-very big, tough-looking bikers. I’ve known lots of motorcycle enthusiasts and most are nice people. However, in this case, I was a woman all alone, in a strange neighborhood, at night, and there were twenty or so very large men-all wearing insignia that indicated they were in some sort of club-standing before me. Warning bells began to sound in my head, and my heart was pounding. Was I at the right theater? Had I misread the date of the event? A sign outside the theater told me that I was in the right place on the right evening. Nevertheless, I wondered if I should rush back to my hotel instead of walking through that crowd of bikers. I finally decided that I would be safer inside the theater. Hopefully, the bikers would have gone away by the time the film was over. 注意：（1）续写词数应为150个左右；（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I hurried into the theater, only to find there were even more bikers inside. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ When the film began, I realized that the bikers were an animal rescue group. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 平遥二中高 二年级期中考试英语答案 第一部分 阅读理解 1 C 2 B 3 C 4B 5B 6C 7 A 8. B 9. A 10. A 11. D 12 D 13 D 14 C 15 B 16. A 17. E 18. B 19. C 20. F 第二部分 完形填空 21. C 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C 语法填空36 .being 37.which 38.finally 39.declared 40.to retire 41.have made 42.but 43.saying 44.a 45.wonderful 第三部分 第一节 Dear Ben, Sorry to hear that you were criticized by your teacher for using AI to complete your homework, I’m writing to share my thoughts on this matter and offer some advice. From my perspective, while AI brings much convenience, relying on it for homework isn’t appropriate. Therefore, I advise you to complete your homework independently. Moreover, if you encounter difficulties, you are supposed to seek help from teachers or classmates. Do bear in mind that the process of overcoming challenges is where real learning happens. I hope my suggestions will be of some help to you. I am looking forward to hearing your progress soon. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 I hurried into the theater, only to find there were even more bikers inside. They were chatting enthusiastically with each other, laughing and exchanging stories.（动作链）As I made my way to the ticket counter, I noticed that many of them were wearing T-shirts with animal rescue logos, and some had dogs sitting calmly at their feet. A wave of relief flooded over me,（无灵主语）but I was still cautious, unsure about what to expect. I took a deep breath, put aside the chaotic thoughts in my head, and decided to stay and enjoy the documentary.（动作链） When the film began, I realized that the bikers were an animal rescue group. Were they not only passionate about saving abandoned dogs, but they also ran several shelters across the country.（倒装）Their tough appearance was simply a reflection of their deep commitment to the cause. The documentary showed how they worked tirelessly to rescue and take good care of dogs,（动作链）and I could see that these bikers were genuinely kind-hearted individuals. A sense of gratitude took hold of me at the thought of their dedication,（无灵主语）and by the end of the event, I was inspired to contribute to their efforts.（情绪描写）The bikers flocked out, and I followed, feeling a newfound respect and admiration for their dedication to helping animals.（动作链）As I walked back to my hotel, I couldn’t help but smile, grateful for the unexpected twist that had turned my evening into a memorable and heartwarming experience. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $