江苏盐城市亭湖高级中学2025-2026学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷

盐城市亭湖高级中学2025-2026学年度 第二学期高二年级期中考试 英语试卷 2026-05-11 命题人：倪清园 审核人：徐芹 (本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟) 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段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关 小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1.What does the man think of Mary? A.She's competent. B.She's creative. C.She's friendly. 2.What is the topic of the conversation? A.Tips on doing exercise.B.Methods of revision.C.Ways of reading maps. 3.Where are probably the speakers? A.At a drug store. B.In a restaurant. C.At a butcher's. 4.What does the woman think is the reason for her sore throat? A.Talking too much. B.Spicy food. C.Acold. 5.When does the conversation take place? A.In March. B.In April. C.In May. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个 选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅 读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或 独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。 6.What items did they pack in the car? A.Tent,snacks and maps.B.Snacks.camera and maps.C.Camera,snacks and baseball. 7.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Travel preparations.B.A picnic plan. C.Hiking routes. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。 高二期中考试第1页（共12页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP 8.What did the man originally order? A.Ten chicken nuggets and two cheese hamburgers. B.Twenty chicken nuggets and two fish hamburgers. C.Twenty chicken nuggets and two cheese hamburgers. 9.Why did the woman give free French fries to the man? A.To promote their new product. B.To encourage him to order more. C.To apologize for the error in the order. 10.What happened to the man's order? A.The man placed a wrong order. B.The receipt of the order was missing. C.The order was mistaken for another one. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至13题。 11.Where did the speakers meet last week? A.Near the neighborhood.B.At the meeting. C.In the woman's office. 12.Why did the man feel embarrassed? A.He forgot the woman's name. B.He lost the woman's telephone number. C.He didn't like the conversation with the woman. 13.How does the woman sound? A.Understanding. B.Annoyed. C.Awkward 听下面一段对话，回答第14至17题。 14.What does the woman say about her emotional state? A.She is always happy and never feels tired. B.She is sometimes tired or sad but optimistic. C.She seldom sees the bright side of anything. 15.When does the woman get up on Sundays? A.At 10 am. B.At 9 am. C.At 6 am. 16.Why does the woman wake up early? A.To avoid feeling rushed.B.To prevent being late.C.To check emails. 17.What can be inferred about the man's breakfast habit? A.He often eats sandwiches at home. B.He enjoys cooking breakfast himself. C.He almost never has breakfast at home. 高二期中考试第2页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP 听下面一段独白，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the main purpose of this program? A.To sell books at a lower price. B.To help people who can't afford books. C.To collect old books for recycling. 19.How did Ms.Chen feel about the program's first week? A.Surprised. B.Worried. C.Grateful. 20.What can we infer about Xiao Mei? A.She often goes to the library to study. B.She got a book without paying for it. C.She donated a picture book to the shelf. 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。 A The Best Apps to Sell Used Books World of Books Everything about using World of Books is simple.When you have a book to sell,simply scan its bar code with the app's built-in scanner.World of Books immediately gives you its price,and then automatically loads the title into your selling cart.Package your books,drop them off at a nearby shipping location,and get paid when World of Books receives the shipment. BooksRun Much like World of Books,the BooksRun app requires minimal work on your part.Scan the book's bar code,get an immediate offer,and let the app automatically collect your books into a cart.Package your books with the provided shipping label,drop them off,and receive money when the package arrives. BookScouter Wondering which of the two previous apps will offer you the best price?BookScouter can help with that.After you scan a book's bar code,the app will pull together offers from different buyers,allowing you to sell each of your books at the best price. Depop While it isn't an app specifically designed to sell books,Depop which focuses on fashion and style is a highly rated buying/selling app that has a large selection of used books. 高二期中考试第3页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App When you're ready to sell books,you can take up to four photos,provide a description,and establish your price.When your book sells,you get paid even before you have to ship it and the shipping method is totally up to you. 21.What do World of Books and BooksRun have in common? A.Free home pickup for all packages. B.Instant payment upon order creation. C.Personalized pricing based on photos. D.Automatic price offering after scanning. 22.What role does BookScouter mainly play for book sellers? A.A book bar code scanner. B.A price comparison platform. C.A buyer-seller communication tool. D.A pricing recommendation assistant. 23.In which aspect is Depop different from the other apps? A.Its user reviews are not ideal. B.Sellers get paid at a better price. C.It requires more work from sellers. D.It only has a limited number of books for sale. B At first sight,Easthope doesn't seem much like a Cassandra.She smiles a lot.Her manner is kind and motherly;pushed to name her profession,you might guess at nurse or teacher.But look closer. Easthope is an emergency planner whose job is to support the survivors of major disasters,in which capacity she acted following the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and the fire at Grenfell Tower.For two decades,the public knew nothing about this vital work,which went on behind the scenes,though she was hugely admired in what we might call professional disaster circles:a voice of calm and a fountain of wisdom.But in 2023,she published a best-selling book about her career,When the Dust Settles,and that changed. People became very interested in what she did. "At literary festivals,most authors get questions about their writing process,"Easthope says."But I wouldn't get those.What people wanted from me was to know how I lived with the knowledge that I have.Wasn't I afraid?How did I handle?I would tell them that I didn't live afraid,and I would give them basic advice.But this wasn't enough."In the end,she felt she had no choice but to write a second book,one in which she would try to distill()all that she has learned for the benefit of each individual. While her publisher describes Come What May as a roadmap for resilience(适应力)，the 高二期中考试第4页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP word is one Easthope dislikes.Ready,she suggests,is a better one.Easthope also reminds people that small things,like losing hair during illness or consuming too much food after someone dies,still matter.She encourages people to remember,not to forget,what happened during disasters,because such events leave a long-lasting effect. 24.What might a Cassandra be like according to paragraph 1? A.Friendly and energetic. B.Severe and forbidding. C.Competent and cautious. D.Cheerful and approachable. 25.What led to increased public awareness of Easthope's work in 2023? A.The publication of a best seller. B.The growth of professional disaster circles. C.Her involvement in 2004 tsunami relief. D.Her sudden rise to fame through media. 26.Why are readers'questions cited in paragraph 3? A.To present public doubts about Easthope's work. B.To reveal Easthope's personal fears. C.To explain Easthope's writing process. D.To show Easthope's writing motivation. 27.What does Easthope agree on handling disasters? A.Positive thinking takes the lead. B.Minor sufferings deserve attention. C.Resilience matters most. D.Forgetting aids recovery. C I am a nature writer.I like to think that I have a fairly solid sort of relationship with the more-than-human world:I watch birds,I pick up frogs,I help my kids find beetles under logs.I think nature is complicated,marvellous and perfectly beautiful.But never once in my life have I considered it sacred(t神圣的)，and never once would it have occurred to me to consider my relationship with nature to be "spiritual".Current trends make the disquieting claim that higher levels of"nature connectedness"is linked with "greater spirituality"and a doubt about"science over faith". I believe this romanticized view misses nature's true essence.Many people today connect with nature not by exploring deep woods or high hills directly,but through books and nature writing.This is acceptable because modern life is busy,and reading allows us to be"transported to deep woods or high hills by ink marks on wood paper".However,the real issue is what we think we are connecting with.Nature is not a fantasy or a simple story;it exists on the same ordinary planet as us,still fascinating and awe-inspiring. 高二期中考试第5页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP Some nature writers suggest we learn moral lessons from nature,like toughness from grass or how to stick together from moss.But I wam against this simplistic view.Nature also shows harsh realities,such as the constant struggle for survival.Relying on nature for moral guidance can be misleading.Instead,"wise humanism consists of finding our own lessons among ourselves,"meaning we should seek wisdom from human experience and shared values. I hope that nature writing will continue to develop,embracing more complexity and diverse perspectives.I believe it should reflect the living,breathing world and our place in it, including interactions with other humans from different backgrounds.By doing so,nature writing can offer a richer,more realistic understanding of both nature and ourselves,keeping pace with the ever-changing world. 28.What does the underlined word"disquieting"in paragraph 1 mean? A.annoying B.inspiring C.troubling D.surprising 29.What can we learn about"romanticized view"in paragraph 2? A.It captures the essence of nature. B.It values science over spirituality. C.It sees nature as perfectly beautiful. D.It treats nature as sacred and spiritual. 30.What is the author's main criticism of some nature writers? A.They accept nature's harsh realities. B.They oversimplify nature's lessons C.They seek wisdom from human values. D.They rely too much on personal experience. 31.What does the author think of future nature writing? A.Simplify nature for easy reading. B.Avoid interactions between people. C.Focus on personal spiritual growth. D.Present a complex and inclusive view. D Scientists have found a way to decode (a stream of words in the brain using MRI scans and artificial intelligence.The system reconstructs the main point of what a person hears or imagines,rather than trying to copy each word,a team reports."It's getting at the ideas behind the words,the meaning",says Alexander Huth,an author of the study. Previous efforts to decode language have relied on sensors placed directly on the 高二期中考试第6页（共12页）》 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App surface of the brain.The sensors detect signals in areas involved in expressing words.But the Texas team's approach is an attempt to "decode more freeform thought,"says Marcel Just,a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. The new study came about as part of an effort to understand how the brain processes language.Researchers had three people spend up to 16 hours each in a functional MRI scanner,which detects signs of activity across the brain.Participants wore headphones that streamed audio from the Internet.Those streams of words produced activity all over the brain, not just in areas associated with speech and language.After participants listened to hours of stories in the scanner,the MRI data was sent to a computer.It learned to match specific patters of brain activity with certain streams of words.Then came a paraphrased version of what a participant heard. The MRI approach is currently slower and less accurate than an experimental communication system being developed for paralyzed(不能话动的)people,where people get a sheet of electrical sensors implanted directly on the surface of the brain.With an MRI-based system,no one has to get surgery. But future versions of MRI scans could raise moral questions."What if you can read out the word that somebody is just thinking in their head?That's potentially a harmful thing."Huth says.This technology can't really read minds uncontrollably,though.It only works when a participant is actively cooperating with scientists.Still,systems that decode language could someday support people who are unable to speak because of a brain injury or disease.They are also assisting scientists in understanding how the brain processes words and thoughts. 32.What is special about the Texas team's study? A.Brain can be reconstructed. B.Sensor signals can be improved. C.Expression can be perfected. D.Meanings can be comprehended. 33.What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A.The way of speech decoding. B.Steps of word matching. C.The process of an experiment. D.Patterns of brain activity B 34.What can be implied about MRI scans from the last paragraph? A.They are a double-edged sword. D B.They are potentially harmful to life. ⊙ C.They are well worth researching. F D.They are helpful to treat brain disease. 高二期中考试第7页（共12页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP 35.Which can be a suitable title for the text? A.A Decoder That Can Convey Meaning B.A Decoder That Can Read Your Mind C.MRI Scanner:Still a Long Way to Go D.MRI Scanner:Bridge Message Gap 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 If you are a perfectionist,you follow high standards and always try to do everything well.36Researchers find pursuing perfection can have serious effects on mental health. In a 2016 study,researchers studied the relationship between perfectionism and depression over time.37 Although people may believe that their perfectionism contributes to their success,it seems to be harmful to their mental health Is perfectionism always harmful?38Some suggest the possibility of adaptive perfectionism,where people stick to high standards without self-criticism of their own mistakes.However,others believe that perfectionism is not adaptive and they don't think it is beneficial. So what can perfectionists do to change their behavior?Psychologists point out that giving up on perfection does not necessarily mean less success.39A possible alternative to perfectionism is what psychologists call a growth mindset.Unlike those with a fixed mindset,those with a growth mindset believe that they can improve their abilities by learning from their mistakes. _40To understand self-sympathy,think about how you would respond to a close friend if they made a mistake.It is likely that you will respond with kindness and understanding,knowing that your friend is doing it out of good intentions. A.Another is to cultivate sympathy for oneself. B.Psychologists have heated debates over this issue. C.In the long run,accepting imperfection can actually help. D.Perfectionism can be beneficial in some certain situations. E.High standards are one thing,but perfectionism is another. F.The key to overcoming perfectionism is to avoid it at all cost. G.They found high levels of perfectionism often increased depression. 高二期中考试第8页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App 第三部分语言运用（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。 There's a quiet lane in London's Camden where passers-by often take several photos. Sharing space with elegant cafes and world-class bars,a tiny fruit and vegetable41 seems to have been transported from a country road far away.But what makes it even more 42 is that payment is on the honor system-customers just throw coins into an old mailbox-and most of the items on offer are 43 at fl in a neighborhood where fresh food usually goes for much,much more. The stand owner with a heart of 44-a Chinese immigrant in her 50s who runs it alone-is45 seen by her grateful customers.Lena Wong 46 before dawn to prepare to work in her small plot (in Enfield,outside London. Depending on the season,she'll 47 onions,eggplant,green peppers,etc.And she works several overnight48 every week at a nursing home to add to her and her husband's 49 incomes. All this started one day as she was selling 50in Enfield,and a young customer said that he barely earned enough to buy food."I 51 the idea of young people walking around hungry,"Lena Wong said,"I want young people to feel that they're 52 and that not everyone only cares about himself.I want to give young people a helping hand." Sometimes,when she arrives late in the day,customers get a chance to thank her 53 In return,she's fond of offering botanical sayings that she collected from a life that has had its share of both 54 and pain."Even in a field full of weeds,"Lena Wong likes to say,"you can grow something-if you put in the 55 41.A.store B.stand C.supermarket D.section 42.A.awful B.awkward C.remarkable D.ordinary 43.A.priced B.prized C.rewarded D.awarded 44.A.value B.diamond C.silver D.gold 45.A.rarely B.often C.regularly D.never 46.A.sleeps B.cares C.rises D.rests 47.A.harvest B.receive C.gain D.achieve 48.A.changes B.duties C.shifts D.roles 高二期中考试第9页（共12页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APp 49.A.modest B.worthless C.decent D.sufficient 50.A.goods B.food C.produce D.snacks 51.A.recall B.embrace C.get D.hate 52.A.educated B.treasured C.criticized D.praised 53.A.in person B.in detail C.in part D.in line 54.A.joy B.awe C.ease D.tension 55.A.time B.effort C.strength D.innovation 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Tea is an essential part of both British and Chinese cultures,but the way these two countries enjoy their tea 56(differ)greatly.English tea is traditionally served with milk,while Chinese tea is generally enjoyed 57 it. The history of English tea can be traced back to the 17th century.It is widely believed that tea was introduced to Britain from China,where it 58(enjoy)for centuries. 59(initial),tea was consumed without any additives,much like the way Chinese tea is drunk today.However,over time,the British began adding milk to their tea,which helped to soften the strong,sometimes bitter taste of black tea,making it 60 (pleasant)for the average person.Eventually,this practice became deeply rooted in British culture,61(lead)to the iconic"cuppa"that many Britons love today. In contrast,Chinese tea is typically served with nothing added,allowing the natural flavors of the tea leaves to shine through.The Chinese take pride in the62(pure) of the tea and also emphasize the ceremonial aspect of tea-drinking,where the focus is on the brewing process and the proper etiquette (surrounding it.Tea-drinking is seen as a form of art,where the intention is 63(taste)and appreciate the tea in its purest form,with no distractions or additions. 64 served with milk or consumed in its purest form,tea in both cultures continues to be a symbol of hospitality(热情款待)，connection,.and a moment of peace in 65 often chaotic world. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文（满分15分） 66.假定你是李华，你校英语广播站计划推出一档新节目“遗产保护每周谈”(Heritage Weekly)。请你给栏目负责人Mr.Smith写一封邮件。内容包含： 1.你的看法： 高二期中考试第10项（共12页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APp 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卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mr.Smith, Yours sincerely, LiHua 第二节读后续写（满分25分） 67.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。 Alan walked home slowly after volleyball practice,his shoulders slumped (under the weight of disappointment.The evening sun cast long shadows on the quiet street,but Alan barely noticed.His sports bag felt heavier than usual,each step echoing the coach's words from earlier that day-the list for the next match was posted,and Alan's name was missing.A deep sense of loss filled his heart,tightening his chest.He remembered his father. a passionate volleyball player in his youth,who had spent countless evenings in their backyard,.patiently practising serves(发a球)and spikes(扣球)with him since childhood.The thought of letting his father down was unacceptable,and Alan replayed those memories. Lost in these sad thoughts,Alan wasn't watching his path.He rounded a comer and walked straight into someone,stumbling (slightly.It was Mia,a friendly girl from his class.Instead of getting angry,Mia simply smiled."You seem quite worried,"she said. "Sorry,"Alan said in a low voice and began to share his problem.Mia listened carefully. "You hit the ball really hard,"Mia said,"Please watch the game closely.Use your head,not just your body." The next afternoon,the school hall was full of the sounds of the big match.Alan sat quietly on the bench,hoping for a chance to play.His team was struggling.When a teammate got injured,the coach called,"Alan,get in and play nowl"Finally,the chance came. Nervously,Alan stepped onto the court.The game was at match point for the other team. Alan felt worried until he thought of Mia's words:"Watch and think."He took a deep breath. 高二期中考试第1页（共12页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描APP Then,he watched the server closely.And when the ball was served,Alan was ready.He passed perfeotly,and after a good performance,he scored a point:24:241 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右： (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: He focused,watching every move of the opposing team nervously. Paragraph 2: After celebrating,his father and Mia came over. 高二期中考试第12页（共12页） CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描App