河北石家庄市河北辛集中学2025-2026学年高二年级下学期期中英语试题

2025 — 2026学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How did the man injure his ankle yesterday? A. He ran too much. B. He slipped over on the ice. C. He fell on the office stairs. 2. What is the man’s feeling now? A. Anxiety. B. Pleasure. C. Confidence. 3. When does the woman mostly eat fast food? A. On long road trips. B. During overtime work. C. While traveling by plane. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She thought Nick wasn’t focused enough. B. She didn’t understand Nick’s explanation. C. She misunderstood Nick’s facial expression. 5. Who will hold a wedding next month? A. Lily. B. Terry. C. Daniel. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What class will the woman have first? A. Language class. B. Math class. C. P. E. class. 7. When will the speakers talk about their projects? A. Next class break. B. After school. C. During lunch. 听第7段录音，回答第8至9题。 8. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Roommates. B. Seller and buyer. C. Homeowner and potential renter. 9. Why does the man mention the plants? A. He’ll buy his friend the same ones. B. He’s never seen them in an apartment. C. He wants instructions for caring for them. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Where will the speakers go? A. A mountain. B. A beach. C. A farm. 11. What is Gail’s main purpose for the trip? A. To explore a new place. B. To observe planets. C. To go camping. 12. What do the speakers still need to get? A. A tent. B. A vehicle. C. A telescope. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In the man’s office. B. At the woman’s home. C. In a company’s showroom. 14. Why did the woman decide to set up the solar energy system at first? A. To save on energy bills. B. To protect the environment. C. To prepare her home for selling. 15. How did the woman first get the idea of the solar energy system? A. From a friend. B. From a research report. C. From an advertisement. 16. When will the woman most likely earn her investment back? A. In six years. B. In eight years. C. In ten years. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the talk? A. To educate youth on self-growth. B. To recommend a new book. C. To run employee training. 18. What does the speaker believe about emotional intelligence? A. It focuses on solving career problems. B. It links personal growth to a better world. C. It helps improve communication skills. 19. What was previously the speaker’s biggest issue? A. Being dishonest. B. Avoiding responsibility. C. Refusing to ask for help. 20. What will the listeners probably do next? A. Read a book. B. Start a group exercise. C. Listen to some stories. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（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。 A Four Popular School Clubs to Explore Asian Awareness Club As a member of the Asian Awareness club, you’ll explore Asian cultures, celebrations, and issues and develop ways to effectively teach them to others in your school and broader communities. Depending on where you live, you may participate in and / or help organize city-wide events that celebrate and teach Asian culture. Environmental Club If you’re passionate about preserving the environment, think about joining your school’s environmental club. Depending on your high school’s location and the club’s specific missions, your time could be spent in a wide variety of ways. You could spend time picking up trash in the community, volunteering at bigger environmental organizations in your city, or even organizing protests and marches, among other things. Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity works to make sure that everyone has stable shelter. The organization does everything from building homes to providing financial education to community members. Most high schools and colleges in the United States have a Habitat for Humanity campus chapter that you can join if you’re passionate about helping to solve issues around housing. Key Club Key Club is a giant, multinational charity and volunteer organization. By joining your high school’s Key Club, you’ll find yourself participating in many activities that benefit your local community, including things like park cleanups, clothing drives, and food drives. If you stick with the club, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meetings, plan projects, and run for leadership positions at the club, district, and international levels. 21. What activity might a member of the Environmental Club engage in? A. Teaching Asian culture. B. Building homes for the needy. C. Collecting rubbish in the community. D. Leading meetings and projects. 22. What does Habitat for Humanity aim to ensure for everyone? A. Stable shelter. B. Cultural awareness. C. Financial education. D. Leadership opportunities. 23. What do the four clubs have in common? A. They involve community engagement. B. They require professional experience. C. They focus on academic competitions. D. They are mainly suitable for college students. B Gratitude (感激) is powerful. I know this isn’t the first time you’ve been encouraged to explore the word with a promise that gratitude will enhance your life, but when we hear something often, it can seem antique. In a world where we’re constantly looking for what’s next, gratitude practices seem old-fashioned. But, we know practicing gratitude can have benefits. One of my favourite ways to show gratitude is to remember my life motto: Always try to help others as much as you can. In my experience, this means you have to believe that everyone can achieve their dreams and that if you help a colleague succeed, you succeed too. This means that success isn’t about stepping on others to get to the top; it’s about working together as a community. It also means that we can be grateful for what we have, without feeling jealous. Recently, I’ve been inspired by a scholar, Sanai Graden, who went viral for listening to someone in need. She ended up raising money to help the homeless man. “I just treat people how I want to be treated,” Graden says. “I made my decision based on the fact that it would not only affect me, but also the people around me.” That’s a key part of gratitude, and something Graden says she centers in her career. “I don’t want to be the type of person who just gets by. I want to be the person who is making contributions and helping others through the way. I’m not only going to win, but I’m taking people with me to win as well.” Before I started regularly practising gratitude, I thought it meant being happy with what I have and not complaining. This is mostly true. But now I think that being grateful also includes how we approach every part of our lives, and how we use it to help us grow. 24. Which statement will the author probably agree with? A. Gratitude practices are old-fashioned. B. Opponents can prevent us from succeeding. C. Supporting others is a way of expressing gratitude. D. Success means helping others realize their dreams. 25. Why is Sanai Graden mentioned in the text? A. To illustrate why people help the homeless. B. To make a comparison with other people’s ideas. C. To explain how to become a celebrity overnight. D. To be used as an example of practicing gratitude. 26. What does Sanai Graden focus on in her career? A. Staying alive. B. Being a helper. C. Being a leader. D. Getting the win. 27. What might be the most suitable title for the text? A. Getting to the Top to Get Success. B. Gratitude: Being Content with Life. C. The Power of Gratitude in Action. D. Success: Affecting Others Around You. C When making decisions, most people view cost as an important consideration. While price is undoubtedly important, what about some hidden costs that also come into play? For example, what are the long-term effects of your decision? Have you considered how your decision impacts your relationships? Simply put, hidden costs may be invisible to the naked eye, but they’re very visible (可见的) to your wallet. Ignoring these factors can cost you a lot. Consider a scene where a manager cuts costs by asking some workers to leave. While this move reduces salary expenses, how will it impact the morale (士气) and loyalty of the remaining employees? Similarly, imagine somebody spending hours surfing the web, lost in searching for cheaper things. The question is whether the savings equal the spent time. If cost is your only consideration, you’ll pay the price. Price Isn’t the Only Cost! Furthermore, even if cost is the only factor in your decision-making, all of the “true costs” should be considered. For example, if you’re thinking about buying new technology, the equipment cost is only part of the price. People will need training, the software may need customization, and you’ll probably lose productivity until people get up to speed. Those are real costs too. In addition, even when price is the main consideration, it’s important to tell the difference between price and value. For example, when you’re investing in a high-quality product from a famous organization, compare maintenance (保养) and repair costs with its competitors, assess the product life span, and hear what existing customers have to say. As the old saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” Always keep in mind that every time you say “yes” to one thing, you’re certainly saying “no” to another. So, in decision-making, always consider invisible costs. This ensures you’re aiming for the best solution rather than a good one. After all, choices are easy. The tough part is living with them. 28. What does the underlined phrase “come into play” in paragraph 1 mean? A. Come into sight. B. Play a part. C. Come into use. D. Play around. 29. What may be the hidden cost of firing workers? A. Reducing salary expenses. B. Cutting costs of the company. C. Doing wonders for the workers’ morale. D. Discouraging the remaining workers. 30. How is the passage mainly developed? A. By giving examples. B. By listing figures. C. By using space order. D. By explaining concepts. 31. What can we learn from this passage? A. Invisible cost should be the only consideration. B. Price is the main consideration. C. Considering the best solution is easy. D. Be thoughtful when making decisions. D A large U. S. study found that older adults who drink coffee — whether caffeinated or decaffeinated — tend to have a lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers. The research, led by scientists from the National Institutes of Health, observed a reduced risk of death from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, and other causes, though no clear link was found with cancer-related deaths. The study followed 400, 000 adults aged 50-71 over 13 years. Participants reported their coffee habits once at the start of the study. Results showed that those who drank three or more cups daily had about a 10% lower risk of death than non-drinkers. This association remained even after adjusting for factors like smoking and diet. However, researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove coffee directly extends lifespan. “Coffee is widely consumed, but its health effects have been debated,” said Dr. Neal Freedman, lead author of the study. “While we can’t confirm coffee causes a longer life, these results strongly indicate it isn’t harmful and might even be beneficial.” Notably, the type of caffeine (caffeinated vs. decaf) mattered little, implying that other compounds in coffee — e. g. antioxidants — might play a role. Coffee contains over 1, 000 chemicals, many of which could influence health. Of course, the study has limitations. Coffee intake was self-reported only once, and preparation methods were not analyzed. Differences in brewing might affect the health properties of coffee. Additionally, while coffee was linked to lower overall death risk, men who drank large amounts showed a slight increase in cancer deaths, though this was not strongly conclusive. Experts emphasize that lifestyle factors matter. Coffee drinkers may have shared other healthy habits. “This doesn’t mean everyone should start drinking coffee,” said Freedman. “But it offers reassurance that moderate consumption is likely safe.” Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, this research adds to evidence that coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, could be a component of healthy lifestyle. Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body. 32. What on earth plays a crucial role in coffee drinkers’ living longer? A. The type of caffeine (regular or decaf). B. The brewing methods used in the study. C. Coffee drinkers’ healthier life habits. D. Antioxidants and other compounds in coffee. 33. What can we learn from the study on coffee drinking? A. The Study confirms coffee directly extends lifespan. B. More studies are still needed to confirm the finding. C. Drinking coffee reduces the risk of cancer-related deaths. D. The study conducted nationwide covered all age groups. 34. What attitude should we take towards the research findings? A. Largely dismissive. B. Completely convinced. C. Uncritically enthusiastic. D. Cautiously optimistic. 35. Which of the following could be the best title for the article? A. Coffee Linked to Lower Death Risk B. Coffee Can Extend Lifespan Directly C. Decaf Coffee Has Been Proved Healthier D. New Study Confirms Coffee Cures Illnesses 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。 Simple Ways to Improve Your Social Skills Being friendly and social with your coworkers is a big part of most jobs. 36 , as you may not know them as well as close friends. Thankfully, there’s something you can do to improve your social skills at work. Greet everyone with a smile. Try smiling at your coworkers and greeting them each day when you get to work. Even if you’re a little nervous, it only takes a few seconds, and it can make you seem more friendly and approachable. 37 , smile, and add a personalized hello to break the ice with your coworkers. Use general conversation starters. Talk about the weather or something you notice in the room. This gives the conversation a nice starting point with whoever you’re talking with. ● Any casual small talk is fine — the most important thing is to engage with the people around you. ● Remember to give people time to talk. 38 . If you’ve been doing most of the talking, pause so that your coworker can get a word in or share their opinion. ● 39 . If you notice a natural stopping point in the conversation, politely excuse yourself from the conversation and leave your coworker with an invitation to talk again soon. Respect your coworkers’ boundaries. 40 . Everyone has their limits on how much they want to socialize. Read your coworkers’ body language to understand their boundaries, and respectfully give them the space they need. A. Keep a certain distance B. Make direct eye contact C. End conversations on a good note D. A good conversation is about taking turns E. It will be a disaster to get too close to anyone F. It can be a little tense to socialize with colleagues, though G. Not everyone wants to be best friends with their coworkers 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Ma Jun is the youngest winner of this year’s Junma Awards for Ethnic Literature. He is not only talented but 41 and has overcome many difficulties in his life. At birth, Ma’s parents noticed something 42 — his legs were weak, and he couldn’t move or 43 without help. His health condition kept him away from other children. When they ran and played, Ma could only sit on the stone steps, 44 in sadness. In 2016, he passed his college entrance exams. However, his family’s 45 circumstances and his health conditions forced him to make a (n) 46 decision. He chose not to sign up for university. He had 47 to experience university life but he found himself confined (受限于) to bed, feeling 48 in the darkest hours. The turning point came when a friend gave him a book, Wo Yu Ditan by Shi Tiesheng. At first, Ma had no interest in the book — he had 49 passion for everything. But one word on the cover caught his eye: “wheelchair”. He thought this writer might have encountered the same situation as him, so he 50 the book. As he read, Ma suddenly felt 51 growing in his heart. Shi’s determination inspired Ma 52 . He was struck by the realization that someone with similar 53 could find meaning and joy in life. He started to think about following Shi’s spirit. He could gather the 54 to do something meaningful, like 55 , instead of staying in bed letting life pass him by. 41. A. determined B. generous C. imaginative D. curious 42. A. regretful B. ridiculous C. unusual D. valuable 43. A. stand B. sleep C. read D. play 44. A. studying B. listening C. dreaming D. watching 45. A. typical B. financial C. crucial D. common 46. A. urgent B. random C. difficult D. sudden 47. A. declined B. regretted C. pretended D. longed 48. A. alarmed B. desperate C. embarrassed D. nervous 49. A. urged B. lost C. committed D. abandoned 50. A. bought B. submitted C. ruined D. opened 51. A. trust B. anxiety C. hope D. pain 52. A. dramatically B. recently C. respectively D. regularly 53. A. struggles B. appearance C. families D. education 54. A. solution B. courage C. memory D. feedback 55. A. singing B. helping C. writing D. walking 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China’s Qinghai Province has updated its list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species 56 the previous total of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts, 57 (include) 82 species of protected wildlife. 58 number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level 59 (national) protected animals has increased from 53 to 60. Additionally, the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the 60 (revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化) 61 adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records 62 (remove) from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, 63 (increase) the total number of bird species from 232 to 281. First 64 (found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, covering the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, 65 birds breed and nest. The reserve is the earliest of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 你将参加英语课上的“一分钟演讲”活动。请你针对部分同学在教学楼随意玩球的现象写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：（1）介绍具体情况；（2）呼吁文明活动。 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。 Say No to Playing Balls in Teaching Buildings Good morning, everyone! Thank you! 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。 Billy, a fourth-grade student at a primary school in Florida, was bullied (欺负) for his DIY hand-drawn logo of the University of Tennessee (the UT), but this made students of the UT act in support and the UT even turned his drawing into an official T-shirt. It all started at “College Colours Day” on August 30. On that day, the primary school students were invited to wear their favourite university’s football team’s colours. Billy, wore an orange T-shirt representing his favourite university, the UT. He took it one step further to draw his own UT logo with pen and paper and put it to his T-shirt. Billy excitedly showed his T-shirt to Laura, a fourth-grade teacher at the school. She was greatly impressed and praised him for his wonderful idea. But after lunch, Billy came back to Laura’s office, crying. Billy was upset and hurt because some girls at the lunch table had made fun of the hand-drawn logo on his T-shirt. Laura knew sometimes kids could say really cruel words. She knew although the logo was not well-drawn and of course not the most beautiful, Billy had tried his best to use the resources he had available to him to take part in College Colours Day in his own way. In an effort to cheer him up, Laura wrote in a post on Facebook, a popular social media website, on Wednesday that one of her students was “SO EXCITED” to show her his orange T-shirt pinned with a hand-drawn “UT” logo, but was made fun of. Laura wrote that she was planning to buy him an official UT T-shirt to make it a little extra special for Billy and ended the post by asking if any of her Facebook friends had any connections to the UT. What happened next made her shocked. Her post spread rapidly on Facebook. 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。 By the next day, it had been liked and shared thousands of times by students of the UT. When receiving and opening the surprise box, Billy couldn’t believe his eyes. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $