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2025一2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语 (满分：130分时间：120分钟) 第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Welcome to Fanfare,the Horn Book's annual best books list!Which books stand out in our memory and remain in our hearts and imaginations?We hope you enjoy the following works in the picture book category.If you're interested in reading more about Fanfare authors and illustrators(插画师)，just click the link at the bottom of this page.Happy Fanfare! Nesting Dolls In a family of women with golden brown skin,Anyiaka,a Black girl with a much darker complexion ()feels out of place.Through a set of nesting dolls,her African grandmother provides reassurance Vivid,digitally created illustrations showcase this loving family's closeness. Once upon a Book Alice is invited inside a book by one of the animal characters from it.She embarks on a thrilling adventure of the imagination,traveling to a coral reef,outer space,and more.Delightful text and lush watercolor illustrations bring readers into this appealing adventure starring an Asian protagonist(主人公). Maybe a Whale After Grandpa's death,Mom takes the narrator on the trip Grandpa had planned to see "his whales".Rich watercolor illustrations blur sea and sky and show whales in shadows and stars.At night,they hear whales but still can't see them,and the narrator knows Grandpa remains present.A tender-testament to love and loss. 高二英语期中试卷第1页（共12页） My Baba's Garden Scott's own grandmother served as the inspiration for Baba,whose silent,meaningful gestures communicate her longing to pass on traditions to her grandson.Smith's watercolor illustrations bring warmth to every inch of Baba's kitchen and garden, and even find gentle beauty in earthworms. 1.Which book features a magical journey? A.Nesting Dolls. B.Maybe a Whale. C.Once upon a Book. D.My Baba's Garden. 2.What do Nesting Dolls and My Baba's Garden have in common? A.They bring nature into their storytelling. B.They center on themes of family connection. C.They present illustrations made in watercolor. D.They explore the dilemma of cultural identity. 3.Where is the text probably from? A.A book website. B.An essay collection. C.A travel brochure. D.A literature magazine. B Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor,ROME-Niccolo Filippi,a 23-yearold Italian dance performer,recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance. His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube."I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity,which was mostly the reason why I liked it," says Filippi. Ever since,he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires."I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements.It also reflects my personality with elegance,”he adds.. Filippi's chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence.He has since fully committed himself to the art form,learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice. 高二英语期中试卷第2页（共12页） "The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines)is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,"says Filippi,adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance.Despite various obstacles,Filippi's efforts have not gone unnoticed.Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media,and the response was overwhelming.One video garnered 500,000 views,while the other received 200,000 views. Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless,and he sees it as a means of personal growth."I like to think of a person as a book,"he says. "Embracing different traditions and cultures,such as Chinese culture and many others,is like adding new chapters to my book,making it more diverse and won- derful..” 4.What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance? A.Its potential to boost his career. B.Its graceful and light movements. C.Its mix of traditional and modern elements. D.Its true reflection of his elegant personality. 5.How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi's videos? A.By giving an example. B.By listing numbers. C.By sharing a story. D.By making a comparison. 6.Why does Filippi believe that learning about different cultures is priceless? A.Because he thinks little of learning from other cultures. B.Because people prefer to write down their past experiences. C.Because a book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful. D.Because he thinks accepting various cultures boosts personal growth. 7.What is the main idea of the passage? A.An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance. B.An Italian's dance journey towards specialization starts. C.Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media. D.Filippi's desire for Chinese culture extends beyond danee. 高二英语期中试卷第3页（共12页） c Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health,according to a study published in the July 5,2023,onlineissue of Neurology."Our study found that gum(牙龈)disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage(菱缩)in the hippocampus(海马体)，which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease,.” said study author Satoshi Yamaguchi,Ph.D.of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. The study involved 172 people without memory problems.Their average age was 67.Participants had dental exams and took memory tests at the beginning of the study.They also had brain scans to measure the volume of their hippocampus at the beginning of the study.This was measured again four years later.For each participant,researchers counted the number of teeth and checked for amount of gum disease. Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain.For people with mild gum disease,having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth.After adjusting for age,researchers found that for people with mild gum disease,the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging.By contrast,for people with severe gum disease the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging. "These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth,"Yamaguchi said."The findings suggest that controlling the progression of gum disease through regular dental visits is crucial, and that teeth with severe gum disease may need to be removed and replaced with appropriate false ones."Yamaguchi said future studies are needed with larger groups of people.The limitation of the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan,so the results may not be applied to other locations. 8.What is Yamaguchi's study mainly about? A.Causes of gum discase. B.The connection between the teeth and the brain. 高二英语期中试卷第4页（共12贝） C.Ways to take good care of one's teeth. D.The symptoms of brain shrinkage. 9.How did researchers reach the conclusion? A.By making comparisons. B.By referring to previous studies. C.By conducting a survey among dentists. D.By proving experts'theory in experiments. 10.What do the research findings indicate? A.Gum disease is increasing among people. B.Removing natural teeth is bad for dental health. C.Keeping teeth healthy is of great importance. D.Doing a routine dental checkup can avoid gum disease. 11.What's Yamaguchi's attitude towards the study? A.Disapproving. B.Unclear. C.Positive. D.Objective. D We are all aware of the damaging pollution that's created by driving petrol and diesel()vehicles.Many of the world's cities are blocked with traffic, creating fumes containing gases such as nitrogen oxides.The solution for a cleaner, greener future could be electric vehicles.But how optimistic should we be?There was much excitement last year when the UK government announced it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.But is that easier said than done? The road to global traffic being totally electric is still a long way off.Currently, battery life is an issue-a fully charged battery won't take you as far as a full tank of petrol.There are also limited numbers of charging points to plug an electric vehicle into.Of course,technology is always improving.Some of the biggest tech companies,like Google and Tesla,are spending huge amounts of money developing electric cars.And most of the big car manufacturers are now making them too. Colin Herron,a consultant on low-carbon vehicle technology,told the BBC, "The big leap forward will come with solid-state batteries,which will appear first in mobile phones and laptops before they progress to cars."These will 高二英语期中试卷第5页（共12页） charge more quickly and give cars a bigger range.Cost is another issue that may discourage people switching to electric power.But some countries offer incentive, such as cutting prices by reducing import taxes,and not charging for road tax and parking.Some also provide exclusive lanes for electric cars to be driven on,overtaking traditional cars which might be stuck in jams. These kinds of measures have made Norway the country with the most electric cars percapita()at more than thirty electric cars per 1000 inhabitants.But Colin Herron warns that "electric motoring"doesn't mean a zero-carbon future."It's emission-free motoring,but the car has to be built,the battery has to be built, and the electricity does come from somewhere.Maybe it's time to think about making fewer journeys or using public transport. 12.What do we know from the question at the end of Paragraphl A.Electric vehicles may not solve the traffic problems. B.It's not a good idea to replace petrol vehicles with electric ones. C.We should not be too optimistic about the future. D.The road to global traffic being totally electric is still a long way off. 13.What does the underlined word"incentive"mean in Paragraph 2? A.permission B.insistence C.agreement D.encouragement 14.According to Colin Herron,why is electric motoring not a zero-carbon solution? A.Because electric cars still produce nitrogen oxides. B.Because all electricity comes from fossil fuels. C.Because making cars,batteries and supplying electricity all create carbon emissions. D.Because electric cars are less efficient. 15.What is the most suitable title for the text? A.Total Electric Traffic:A Long Way to Go. B.Electric Vehicles:A Road to a Greener Future. C.Electric Power or Petrol:A Tough Decision to Make. D.Petrol and Diesel Vehicles:A Main Source of Gases. 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题 卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有两项为多余选项。 高二英语期中试卷第6页（共12页） Whether you visit regularly or you're new to using libraries,you might be surprised to leamn how much they can do for you-beyond letting you borrow amazing books for free.16 Here are some of the many things the library has to offer. Research and recommendations. Librarians can help you research a school project or paper,show you how to do an Internet search,and guide you to reliable sources of correct information. They can also help you find a book you're looking for,even if you can't remember the exact title.17 Tell them what books you have enjoyed,as well as subjects that interest and inspire you.They can recommend your next read. 18 Besides books,you or an adult in your family can also borrow and stream movies, music,and TV shows with the help of library apps like Hoopla and Kanopy-find out which app your library uses.There are also computers to use for free and quiet zones where you can do homework without distractions(分心的事).You may also find free or discounted printing and photocopying. Fun clubs and classes. Many libraries host free events for young people.You can ask a librarian or check the library's website for a schedule of upcoming activities and sign up with your card.These can include teen book clubs,gaming clubs,art workshops, makerspaces,and classes like chess and crafting ()19. Volunteer opportunities. Many libraries welcome volunteer help from kids.You can learn valuable skills,such as managing responsibility and communicating with others.20 Others need kids to volunteer to read advance reader copies of books. A.A multimedia center. B.An essential library card. C.Library is more than a collection of books. D.Besides,librarians can make great book suggestions. E.Librarians also help people with online benefits applications. F.These activities provide entertainment and offer opportunities for socializing. G.Some libraries ask kids to write book reviews to help other kids decide what to read. 高二英语期中试卷第7页（共12页） 第二部分语言知识及应用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填 入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I was a typical "math and science"student.My career 21 in IT.However, the repetitive job and endless overtime 22 me.And I lost a lot of quality time with my family,which filled my heart with a(n)23 feeling,especially after I became a mother.I knew something had to 24. Photography had always been my biggest hobby and I could find a great deal of 25 in capturing fantastic images.One weekend,I 26 to photograph a community event for the Children's Home.I captured a photo of a little girl grinning as she was admiring a handmade flower.Later,when I 27 her the printed picture, she held it tightly,tears of 28 in eyes,saying it was the first photo she'd ever owned.It 29 me at that moment:Photos aren't just images-they're lasting tangible(有形的)memories that can30 hearts. I determined to turn my 31 into a new career,where I could find freedom and creativity,and most of all,be there for my kids as they grew up.In 2018, "Forever Memories by Gwen"was 32.I focused on local families and seniors, putting my heart into each session.Word spread that the photos I shot were so 33 that they easily won viewers over.My small studio has rapidly developed into a local beloved brand. Now and then,I think of that little girl I encountered years ago.Photography has taught me to 34,appreciating the beauty around me.Through my lens ( countless memories are 35 and I've come to find my true purpose of life. 21.A.broke B.started C.paused D.ended 22.A.misled B.amused C.cured D.bored 23.A.awkward B.comforting C.aching D.bittersweet 24.A.change B.last C.fail D.continue 25.A.time B.content C.trust D.patience 高二英语期中试卷 第8页（共12页） 26.A.promised B.hesitated C.volunteered D.struggled 27.A.returned B.handed C.posted D.awarded 28.A.happiness B.shame C.sympathy D.pride 29.A.concerned B.hurt C.struck D.influenced 30.A.upset B.warm C.beat D.freeze 31.A.invention B.dream C.pressure D.passion 32.A.exchanged B.shut C.born D.discovered 33.A.odd B.funny C.challenging D.appealing 34.A.hold back B.slow down C.catch up D.take off 35.A.preserved B.updated C.resisted D.blocked 第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式，并将本 题的答案写在答题卡上 If you study the history of English literature,you will find the names of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.They were one of the most romantic literary 36. (couple)of the Victorian era.Elizabeth Barrett started to write poetry from about the age of six.In 1844,Elizabeth's Poems brought her great success.It also 37. (attract)the admiration of poet Robert Browning.Browning fell in love with her poetry and then they entered into 38. person) correspondence.The couple exchanged many letters.These letters 39. (obvious)helped sow the seeds of love between the two.Elizabeth had been ill for many years.She stayed at home and almost never saw visitors.Browning was sure about his love,so he found 40. way to visit her,and immediately convinced her 41. become)his bride.However,their subsequent marriage was carried out 42. secret.It was because Barrett's father was a dominant and selfish man.He would refuse to let his daughter go.The couple moved to Italy in 1846.Elizabeth lived there for the rest of her life,Browning had a great influence on Elizabeth's 43. (write).The best evidence that can 44. 。 find)is Sonnets from the Portuguese,The sonnets were written during the time 45. she was in love with Robert Browning. 高二英语期中试卷第9页（共12页） 第三部分课本知识考查（共两节，满分10分） 第一节单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） 根据中文提示和首字母填空，或根据括号内同根词填空。请将完整的单词的 正确形式写在答题卡对应的答题区域。 46.1g (that you will find it an interesting experience. 47.She insisted on offering me some money in r (回报)for my generous help. 48.He s (提交)his application before the deadline. 49.Whenever he faces difficulties,he r (决心)to keep going, 50.The students returned to their r (各自的)homes after class. 51.She is an (influence)leader,inspiring countless individuals to pursue their dreams. 52.Hungry and (wear)out,he lay down on the ground,wondering what to do next. 53.Only in this way can we enjoy a (harmony)relationship between parents and children. 54.I am not only full of enthusiasm but also easy to get along with,which makes me (qualify)for the work. 55.She listened to his history (sympathetic),nodding her head from time to time and offering words of comfort. 第二节完成句子（共5小题；每空0.5分，满分5分） 根据中文提示填空，每个空仅填一个单词。 56.碰巧最新的善举带来了最大的改变。 It happened the smallest act of kindness made the biggest difference. 57.向空气中释放二氧化碳对环境有害。 carbon dioxide into the air is harmful to the environment. 58.她所热衷的话题是音乐。 The topic she is enthusiastic is music. 59.没有老师能容忍考试作弊。 No teacher can in exams. 60.我从青少年时期起就一直依靠自己。 on myself since I was a teenager. 高二英语期中试卷第10页（共12页） 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 请将本部分题的答案写在答题卡上 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 6l.假定你是李华，你将在英语课上参加一场题为“How to raise questions'”的讨 论。请你写一篇发言稿，内容包括： (1)提问的重要性； (2)你的建议。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答； (3)开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数。 Hello everyone! That'sall.Thank you！ 第二节：读后续写（满分25分） 62.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 must have left my wallet home.I'm so sorry.I'll have to come back for these things later,Mary said to the cashier,who started picking up the items and putting them back.Meanwhile,Mary prepared to walk away when the boy behind her in line spoke up. "Wait,ma'am.You don't have many things anyway.I'll pay for them,"the boy said.He couldn't be older than 12,and Mary noticed that he didn't look particularly well-off so she wanted to refuse his offer."I insist, ma'am.Sometimes,we have to do good things,right?"the boy said and paid for everything that Mary had picked out. After they got their groceries ready,Mary and the boy went outside. “Hey,I'm Mary..What's your name?”she said conversationally.“I'm 高二英语期中试卷第11页（共12页） Mark,the boy said."Thank you so much for what you did,Mark.It saved me a trip to the store.Listen,how about giving me your phone number so I can pay you back as soon as I get my wallet,"Mary suggested,and the kid wrote down his number on the receipt."Here,but don't worry about it. There's no rush.I live nearby anyway,"Mark said."Although I also believe in paying kindness forward like you,we have to pay off our debts,"Mary added,and they said goodbye. Mary told her daughter Anastacia about this incident and always thought of the boy who paid for her things,worrying that he might need the money urgently.So the next day,after calling the boy and learning his address,they went to his home.Returning the money,they began to chat.By talking more,Mary learned that Mark's grandma needed a huge surgery for $23, 000.The hospital was keeping her in observation while Mark raised the mon- ey.And he just started a GoFundMe(来资助我)project but it was not that popular."You shouldn't have to do that on your own,Mary said,con- cerned."We don't have anyone else.It's only us,"Mark shrugged. 注意： 1、续写词数应为150左右； 2、段首语已给出。 Paragraph 1: Mary and Anastacia looked at each other and came to a wordless decision. Paragraph 2: The GoFundMe project raised far more money than its goal. 高二英语期中试卷第12页（共12页）2025-2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试卷参考答案 一、阅读 1-3 CBA 4-7 CBDA 8-11 BACD 12-15 DDCA 16-20 CDAFG 二、完形填空 21-25 BDCAB 26-30 CBACB 31-35 DCDBA 三、语法填空 36.couples 37.attracted 38.personal 39.obviously 40.a 41.to become 42.in 43.writing 44.be found 45.when 四、单词拼写 46.guarantee 47.reward 48.submitted 49.resolves 50.respective 51.influential 52.worn 53.harmonious 54.qualified 55.sympatheticall 五、完成句子 56.that 57.To release 58.about which 59.tolerate/stand/bear cheating 60.have been relying/depending 六、应用文写作 Hello,everyone! Have you ever left class with doubts still in your mind?If so,the best way to deal with them is by asking questions.It not only clears up confusion but also develops critical thinking. Here are my suggestions for raising questions effectively.We can start 高二英语期中试卷参考答案第1页共2页 before class by reviewing materials and writing down unclear points.Then, during class,it's important to listen carefully and relate the content to our existing knowledge.Also,instead of merely asking for facts,we should use "why"and "how"to explore reasons and processes.This way,our questions will become more meaningful and thought-provoking. Every question is a door to discovery.Let's learn by asking! That'sall.Thank you！ 七、读后续写 Mary and Anastacia looked at each other and came to a wordless decision.They sprang into action,with Mary writing a heartfelt article about Mark and his grandma's situation and sending it to various online platforms.Anastacia organized a small fundraiser event at her school,inviting classmates and teachers to donate.They also visited local businesses,asking them to share Mark's story with their customers. Their efforts were unrelenting. The GoFundMe project raised far more money than its goal.Thanks to their extensive promotion,the story went viral.People from different cities and even countries started donating.The total amount of donations was more than enough to cover the surgery and provide for Mark and his grandma's future needs.Mark was speechless with gratitude.Mary and Anastacia realized that even a single act of kindness could have a profound and far-reaching impact,inspiring a wave of love and support. 高二英语期中试卷参考答案第2页共2页