广西南宁市第二中学2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

南宁二中2025-2026学年度下学期高二期中考试 英语 (时间120分钟，共150分) 第一部分听力供两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答 案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（供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。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 段录音读两遍。 1.What will the man probably ask his dad for? A.A rabbit. B.Acat. C.Adog. 2.What does the woman mean? A.She objects to moving the bed. B.She accepts Susie's suggestion. C.She refuses to buy new curtains 3.What did the man and his sister use to do during summer vacations? A.They watched TV. B.They went outdoor camping. C.They played in the park. 4.What is the woman's duty in the cvent? A.To distribute flyers. B.To play in the band. C.To give directions. 5.Why would Sarah miss the group presentation? A.She got her part covered.B.She didn't plan for it. C.Her flight was delayed. 第二节（供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 are the speakers mainly talking about? A.A photo. B.Ajob. C.A lighthouse. 7.What does the man think of working in La Jument? A.It's meaningful. B.It's worthwhile. C.It's dangerous. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Brother and sister. B.Husband and wife. C.Father and daughter. 4 9.Where are the man's glasses? A.On his nose. B.In his pocket. C.In the bathroom. 10.What impressed the man most about his forgetfulness? A.He forgot to take the fishing pole B.He was not dressed appropriately. C.He went fishing on his wedding day. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11.Who is the woman most probably? A.A consumer. B.An investor..、;g,it C.Asupplier. 高二下期中考试英语试卷第1页（共8页） 12.What do we know about Paul? A.He is raising money for his business. B.He is designing clothes for the woman. C.He is giving the woman a clothing class. 13.How docs Paul sound? A.Stressed. B.Ambitious. C.Doubtful. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14.Why is the man being intervicwed? A.He's publishing a book. B.He's acting in a movie. C.He's filming a TV series. 15.How did the man become successful? A.By getting a good education. B.By enriching work experience. C.By lcarning from a great coach 16.What did the man learn from his expericnce? A.It's easy to get a stable job. B.It's useful to read more books. C.It's important to leam persistence. 17.What will the woman do next? A.Hand out some books. B.Talk to the next guest. C.Discuss her future plans 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18.What is the main goal of the C-dramas according to the speaker? A.To educate people. B.To entertain people. C.To sell things to people. 19.What positive effect do C-dramas have? A.They encourage people to travel to China. B.They enrich the content of history textbooks. C.They inspire people's interest in Chinese culture. 20.What is the main topic of the talk? A.The educational role of C-dramas. B.The factual issues within C-dramas. C.The international impact of C-dramas. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 A The City of Boston invites artists,collectives,and art organizations residing,working,or creating in the Greater Boston area to submit proposals for 2D and 3D installations in the Mezzanine Gallery at Boston City Hall.This large-scale space,visible to all who enter the building through the main entrance,offers a unique opportunity for artists to engage with a broad and diverse audience Exhibition Details Four proposals will be selected for exhibitions lasting 12 weeks each.The exhibition periods are:August-November 2026,December 2026-February 2027,March-June 2027,and June -September 2027.Selected applicants will receive a stipend of $800 per exhibition to support production costs. Criteria(标准) .Open to individual artists,collectives,groups of artists,and art organizations. 高二下期中考试英语试卷第2页（共8页） Applicants must settle,work,or create in the Greater Boston area (Essex,Middlesex,Norfolk, Plymouth,or Suffolk County). .All applicants must be at least 18 years old. Only onc submission per applicant will be accepted. City of Boston employces and consultants are not qualified. Applicants whose work explores themes such as identity,equity,climate change,housing accessibility,civil rights,or social issues are encouraged to apply. Artwork Specifications .2D artwork cannot exceed 35 Ibs in weight. .3D artwork cannot exceed 50 Ibs in weight. All artworks must hang from the current installation system,no floor space is available,you can review our Installation Guide here. Deadline April 27,2026,4:59 p.m.EST.Decisions will be notified by June 12,2026. To access more information,Click Here. 21.Which of the following applicants is qualified to apply? A.A 16-year-old high school student from Boston. B.An artist who submits two separate proposals. C.A City of Boston employee working in the Mayor's Office. D.An artist living in Middlesex County. 22.What is the purpose of this text? A.To raise funds for local art organizations. B.To seck exhibition proposals for a city gallery. C.To introduce a series of art festivals. D.To advertise upcoming exhibitions in Boston. 23.Where is this text most likely taken from? A.A City of Boston arts and culture webpage. B.A personal blog about Boston architecture. C.A local newspaper's travel section. D.A construction manual for public buildings. B In first grade,I took a spelling test with the word"of'on it.O-F."Of."Every student that day spelled the word correctly except Malcolm,the slowest in the class.He had spelled the word U-V."Uv."I remember thinking"Geez,how silly is this kid?"But as I sat there,I realized that spelling"ofwith a U and a V made a lot more sense than with an Oand an F,which were corresponding to sounds that have nothing to do with the word"of'. Why was this ever-so-simple word spelled in this completely illogical way?The best answer I could come up with at the time was:That's just the way it is,that's what adults told me was the truth,and that's how I have to spell the word to get it right and be a good student.So I'd better just shut up,look smart,and use an O and an F. I didn't know it then,but this little realization was my first brush with an understanding of what indoctrination was.All of us in the class that day so quietly and without question accepted a truth because it was backed by authority and tradition.It was the rule,and the world would see Malcolm as silly,and not the spelling. The spelling of"of'may not be a worthy battle to build a life around,but this memory helped me become aware of the fact that the world is a place that comes with a lot of strange rules that we often fail to question.As a teenager,I called these rules"uvisms". 高二下期中考试英语试卷第3页（共8页） Growing up,I recognized the presence of these uvisms in the expectations and assumptions pressed on me by my surroundings.Many of them are there for good reasons.Many are not.You don't have to follow all of them.I believe in the misspelling of the word"of'and the necessity for each generation to question the assumptions of the previous. 24.What did the author think of Malcolm's spelling afterwards? A.Reasonable. B.Innocent. C.Complicated. D.Confusing. 25.What is the hidden reason for the author accepting the standard spelling? A.Desire to outsmart others. B.Preference for logical spelling. C.Obedience to established rules. D.Determination to uphold the truth. 26.What does the term"uvisms"in paragraph 4 mainly refer to? A.Newly-generated creative concepts. B.Widely-accepted illogical practices. C.Intensely-debated spelling patters. D.Deeply-rooted childhood memories 27.Which does the author try to advocate in the last paragraph? A.Exploring the unknown. B.Tolerating minor mistakes. C.Developing critical thinking. D.Following the extraordinary. C At times our emotions can scem like unreasonable responses,but our brains have carefully evolved these mechanisms()with just one target:keeping us alive.While we interpret different emotions as positive or negative,the most ancient parts of the human brain developed them on the principle that we must survive.We cvolved emotions as a means of communicative function and as a way to help us navigate social interactions and our environment safely:they are designed to protect us.Our fear responses were originally a survival strategy that warned us of potential dangers,such as our inborn unease around spiders and snakes.Then there is the feeling of disgust,which warns us of foods or other substances that may be dangerous. Our other emotions are responses to social interactions that keep us part of a group.We are fundamentally a social species,and throughout our evolution have relied on our tribe to help us survive by working together to find food and shelter.Anger is a response to perceived social threats or a signal of dominance;pride can help us to boost our social status,while shame is intended to decrease our status within a group.These emotions maintain the social balance of our tribe-who we follow,who we trust,who we care about. The fundamental emotions that motivate us individually are almost always sadness and happiness.Sadness results from loss,and serves the biological purpose of motivating a person to recover that loss,whether it is a young child searching for their mother in a supermarket or someonc trying hard to get a new job after being dismissed.But the ultimate human emotion is happiness,and we are all in search of it.When you're sitting around a campfire,safe in the countryside with some close friends and good food,you feel happiness because you have found what your inner nature is seeking. The next time you sit in an airport departure lounge,look for the emotions.Our bodies have created these experiences-the tears as we say goodbye,the smiles and laughter as we are reunited-for the purpose of keeping us alive.Our emotions and feelings are fundamentally what make us human,but this means we're in for a bit of a roller coaster along the way. 28.What does the author say about emotions? A.They appear illogical at times. B.They developed to ensure our survival. C.They are viewed as either good or bad.D.They signal threats from certain substances. 29.According to the text,when does happiness occur? A.When people satisfy their material needs.B.When people recover from a painful loss. C.When people get along with their group.D.When people fulfill their natural pursuits. 高二下期中考试英语试卷第4页（共8页） 30.Why does the author mention"roller coaster"in the last paragraph? A.To show that emotions are unpredictable.B.To stress emotions are hard to control. C.To explain the ups and downs of emotions.D.To describe the exciting nature of emotions. 31.Which is the best title for the text? A.The Purpose Behind Our Fcelings B.The Principle Bchind Our Survival C.The Nature of Social Interactions D.The Significance of Happiness D Many farmers across the western African nation of Gabon share the same dissatisfaction: waking up to damaged crops after nighttime break-ins by hungry forest elephants.But some elephants aren't just after tasty snacks.The animals often seck out only the stems and leaves of banana and papaya plants and abandon the nutritious fruit,which lies broken on the ground. "That makes farmers even angrier,because they can't understand why they just damage the fruits and don't eat them,"says Steeve Ngama,a conservation scientist at Gabon's National Center.for Scientific and Technological Research. But.why would elephants skip the fruit?Southeast Asian forest elephants eat certain plants as self-medication when they are ill.And banana and papaya leaves are known to have medicinal effects.Ngama wondered whether Gabonese farms are not just food sources for clephants but also"pharmacies". Together with other scicntists,Ngama has now found evidence for this idea.Published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence,their study reports that African forest elephants are more likely to choose banana and papaya plants when suffering from gut parasites(肠道寄生虫)， Between 2016 and 2017,the researchers collected elephant dung()and plant samples in Crystal Mountains National Park.Lab analysis showed that infected elephants were 16 percent more likely to eat banana stems and leaves and 25 percent more likely to feed on papaya plants. .However,other scientists think more research is needed.Elodic Freymann,a postdoctoral researcher,notes that crop-damaging elephants might simply carry more parasites because they stay close to humans.Still,she believes the study is an important step in understanding elephants' self-medicating behavior.Researchers also note that banana and papaya contain chemicals that fight parasites,and elephants may learn to seek medicinal plants by taste and pass the knowledge to family members. Ngama hopes the findings will reduce conflicts between elephants and farmers.Farmers in Gabon often kill elcphants that destroy crops.But providing elephants with alterative treatments,such as mineral salts,might keep them away from farms.The study could also change people's opinions of elephants and help discover new medicines for humans.Observing how elephants treat diseases like Ebola might even solve difficult medical problems that humans face now. 32.What annoys Gabon's farmers most about elephant attacks? A.Elephants feed on their best harvest crops. B.Elephants damage fruits in a pointless way. C.Night activities of elephants ruin local farming. D.Frequent animal raids reduce farm income. 33.What can be concluded from Ngama's research findings? A.Elephants'food choices are affected by physical conditions. B.Tropical crops possess widespread medical functions. C.Sick elephants rely totally on farm plants to recover. D.Gut parasites force elephants to give up sweet fruits. 高二下期中考试英语试卷第5页（共8页） 34.Why does the author mention Elodie Freymann? A.To stress human influence on plant selection. B.To prove the study's data is totally wrong. C.To present objective doubts about the finding. D.To offer new evidence for self-medication. 35.What is the main idea of the text? A.An effective way to reduce human-elephant conflicts. B.A different view on wild animals'living behaviors. C.A medical secret of common tropical fruit plants. D.A new explanation for elephants'crop-damaging acts. 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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 In modern literary circle,science fiction stands out as a forward-looking genre focusing on the interaction between humanity and technology.36 Instcad,it forecasts possible trends and remind people to treat technological power with caution. Some creators focus on bright and hopeful future filled with convenience devices and harmonious communities.37They exposc potential crises caused by uncontrolled technology and selfish human desires.Both writing styles serve the core theme of sci-fi. 38Many cutting-edge scientists admit that their early research ambitions were inspired by vivid futuristic descriptions in classic sci-fi stories.Creative imagination in sci-fi often paves the way for later scientific breakthroughs. Sci-fi also helps people rethink complex human nature in extreme outer-spacc environments.When facing mysterious alien civilizations,humans have to stick to moral bottom lines and seek wise ways to coexist peacefully.39 Unlike ordinary literary works that mostly focus on realistic current social life,sci-fi shifts our sight to the unknown future and the boundless vast universe.40 It keeps urging human beings to move forward reasonably on the road of technological progress. A.Others,by contrast,paint a dark and worrying picture of the future. B.It never blindly praises technological development without limitation. C.The inspiring power of science fiction should never be underestimated. D.It conveys universal values beyond time,space and cultural boundaries. E.Plenty of sci-fi works have been adapted into popular movies worldwide F.Such fictional settings offer valuable lessons for real-life moral choices. G.Young readers always favor sci-fi for its vivid plots and amazing scencs. 第三部分语言运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空 白处的最佳选项。 The walk I'd planned was 22 miles to the coast.It is enough to get the legs aching and the mind 41.But the real 42 for me was getting to a wonderful destination. I was wondering if I'd have the endurance and determination to do it.I am,after all,in my late 40s.I 43 the coast at 7:00 am.I was,for the day,an arrow.I tried to keep my path as straight and direct as possible. 44 the five-hour mark,I was in a good state of body and mind.The 45 of the usual routine had been eased by daydreams.From this point on,the46seemed to change The banks on either side were larger,and the grasses longer,even though the sea was still miles 高二下期中考试英语试卷第6页（共8页） off.Things were getting 47.Despite feeling like I was ncarly "there",I still had four miles to go.I was hurting,my knees.I48 the painkillers down with my secret weapon: coffee.Studies have shown caffeine49endurance and it kept me going. Try as I might,I still couldn'tsee my walk's end.I could even smell a(n)50 in the air, but the horizon remained 51in salt marsh )Then,almost without realizing it,I was "there". Where I had hoped to see the52,I saw salt marsh,like the chocolate milkshake of the North Sea!Feeling like a bit of a fool,I headed down into the nearest marsh and left my boot prints in the mud.The seven-and-a half-hour walk had hurt my53,but I'd acted on a long-held idea,done it,and54it off my list.I was now free to think of new ones and move on,in this dawn of possibilities we all face.Life is too short to let ideas stagnate () now's the time to turn them to55. 41.A.aching B.relaxed C.active D.injured 42. A.excuse B.liberation C.draw D.recreation 43. A.settled in B.set about C.arrived at D.left for 44. A.Recognizing B.Approaching C.Ignoring D.Examining 45. A.inconvenience B.dizziness C.boredom D.peace 46. A.landscape B.weather C.climate D.atmosphere 47. A.flatter B.darker C.quieter D.wilder 48. A.calmed B.washed C.broke D.cooled 49 A.changes B.dominates C.boosts D.affects 50. A.sweetness B.sourness C.saltiness D.bitteress 51. A.updated B.locked C.broadened D.located 52. A.horizon B.sea C.land D.forest 53. A.hips B.arms C.knees D.fingers 54. A.crossed B.torn C.brushed D.switched 55. A.dream B.reality C.achievement D.memory 第二节（共10题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China has introduced new policies to protect and restore the environment around the Yangtze River,adopting measures aimed 56A treating industrial and agricultural pollutants and protecting grasslands and wetlands. A policy document 57A (release)by 17 central government departments promises to prioritize effort and adopt a 58 A (comprehension)way of conserving the Yangtze River Basin area.The policy document follows a 10-year fishing ban in the Yangtze enacted by the government in 2020 in response to 59A (decline)biodiversity. Despite improvements to the Yangtze's water quality,the rise of non-point source pollution 60A (emerge)as a major problem in recent years.The document stresses the need for a systemic approach,through 61A long-term systems to prevent water pollution can be effectively built. The treatment of pollution is another priority,as the govemment looks to install tighter controls over pollutants discharged by chemical factories and promote 62 A (high) efficiency in the use of fertilizers and pesticides. 63△_(restore)the diversity of aquatic(水生生物)life in the Yangtze,.the document says that the country will establish a monitoring system for endangered animals and make 64A action plan to save them and that more work 65A (do)to enhance the connectivity of rivers. 高二下期中考试英语试卷第7页（共8页） 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，英国友好学校的网站计划为中文学习小组增设文学栏目，请给网站编 辑David写一封信，推荐增设唐诗鉴赏栏目，内容包括： (1)推荐理由： （2)栏目内容建议。 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 David, Yours, Li Hua 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。 The morning sun spilled soft gold across the winding roads,painting long shadows that stretched like fingers pointing toward the horizon.Patrick guided the camper (out of their quiet village while Evelyne sat beside him,one hand resting on the small carrier in her lap,the other holding her phone.Through the window,she filmed the vineyards rolling by like green rivers. "Say hi to everyone,"asked Evelyne,turning the camera toward Patrick.Then she turned the phone toward the carrier.Inside,Filou-a tiny ball of black and white fur with curious green cyes一mcowed(喵喵叫)softly at every passing bird. She posted the video later that morning,adding a few simple words:"Road trip:ON." Within minutes,comments began to appear.Her follower-over three thousand of them- loved these small glimpses into her life.Among the likes and emojis,one comment caught her attention:"Cats are bor curious explorers!"Evelyne smiled and slipped her phone back into her pocket,never knowing what would happen next. Filou was barely a year old,full of energy and curiosity.He pressed his nose against the glass of the car window,eager to explore the world outside.Each time a tree cast its shadow across the window,he would tur his head.Each time a bird flew over the sky,he would fix his eyes on it."He never misses a thing,"Patrick said,glancing at the rearview mirror. After hours of driving,they stopped at a rest area.Stepping out of the camper,they caught the scent of coffee. "Let's grab a coffee,shall we?"Patrick suggested.Evelyne nodded. "See you in a minute,"she kissed Filou goodbye on the head and ran to her husband, leaving the passenger window open a crack to let in fresh air.They walked into the small cafe and enjoyed the peaceful afteroon. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When they returned to the camper,the carrier was empty. The next morning,she received a comment below her post. 高二下期中考试英语试卷第8页（共8页） 南宁二中2025-2026学年度下学期高二期中测试 英语参考答案 一．听力 1-5 BCBCC 6-10 ACBAC 11-15 BABAB 16-20 CABCA 二．阅读理解 21-23 DBA 24-27 ACBC 28-31 BDCA 32-35 BACD 36-40 BACFD 三． 完形填空 41-45 BCDBC 46-50 ADBCC 51-55 BBCAB 四．语法填空 56． at 57．released 58．comprehensive 59．declining 60．has emerged 61．which 62．higher 63．To restore 64．an 65．will be done 应用文写作参考范文： Dear David, I'm Li Hua, a student from your Chinese partner school. I'm writing to recommend adding a Tang Poetry Appreciation column to your school website. Tang poetry is a shining pearl in Chinese literature. Learning Tang poetry can help your students better understand Chinese history, customs and values. Moreover, it can improve their Chinese proficiency and appreciation of literature with its refined language and charming rhythm. As for the column content, it’s suggested that besides introducing some classic Tang poems, the famous poets' life stories and detailed explanations of the poems should be included. Audio recordings of poems are also an effective way to help with pronunciation. I would be appreciated if you consider my suggestion. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 读后续写参考范文： When they returned to the camper, the carrier was empty. Its small door hung open. The tiny black and white face that had been peering out at them just minutes ago was now gone. They exchanged glances in disbelief. Evelyne called his name anxiously, but only silence answered. They searched the rest area frantically, looking under cars, calling out into bushes, asking everyone. The afternoon sun beat down, indifferent to their unease. They continued the search until the sunset, their voices growing tired.Exhausted and hopeless, they turned toward home. That night, Evelyne posted a videoof Filou on Facebook with the caption: “Filou went missing today. Please help.” Within hours, the post was shared thousands of times. The next morning, she received a comment below her post. Someone mentioned that she had spotted a small black-and-white kitten. Her photo matchedFilou perfectly. Without hesitation, the couple contacted and went on the road again. Upon arrival, they found a woman awaiting on the porch of her house, who immediately led them to a shed in the backyard. Curling up on an old blanket was Filou, tired but safe. “There you are! You little furball!” Evelyne knelt down to scoop him into her arms and petted his head gently. A soft purr began. That night, Evelyne updated the post: “Filou is home. Thank you all.” A simple post, a thousand shares, and the little explorer found his way home. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $