江西省南昌市第二中学2025-2026学年度下学期高二英语期中试卷

**基本信息** 以真实情境与多元文化为载体，融合语言能力与思维品质考查，如阅读聚焦南极环保、艺术人生等主题，写作结合生活体验与创新表达。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常交际、信息获取|短对话聚焦细节判断（如第3题工厂事故），长对话涉及决策建议（如第6-7题工作选择），考查推理能力| |阅读|20题/50分|文化艺术（Frida Kahlo）、科学探索（Endurance号）、社会心理（恐怖爱好者）|D篇通过心理学研究破除偏见，培养批判性思维；七选五梳理中国科幻发展，渗透文化传承意识| |语言运用|25题/30分|语法（非谓语、从句等）、词汇语境应用|完形填空以马拉松急救故事考查叙事逻辑，语法填空注重虚词与实词结合（如第56题as...as结构）| |写作|2题/35分|应用文推荐、故事续写|应用文“Art in Life”引导审美表达，读后续写围绕暴风雨中家庭互助，强化情感共鸣与逻辑连贯|

南昌二中2025-2026学年度下学期高二英语期中试卷 命题人：刘毓俊 审题人：敖仲玮 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 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. What will the man do next? A. Take an interview. B. Wait for friends. C. Book a flight. 2. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To fix a door. B. To place an ad. C. To see a flat. 3. What happened in the factory? A. A printer broke down. B. There was a blackout. C. Some brochures were ruined. 4. What is the probable relationship between Nancy and Kate? A. Classmates. B. Neighbours C. Twins. 5. How will the speakers probably deal with the books? A. By throwing them away. B. By putting them in Jack’s house. C. By lending them to someone else. 第二节 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 is the woman’s problem? A. She hasn’t been offered a job. B. She can’t make a right decision. C. She didn’t do well in the interviews. 7. What suggestion does the man make? A. To withdraw the application for the second job. B. To find out more information about the first job. C. To ask the first company for more time to consider. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A staff party. B. A lunch invitation. C. A marketing campaign. 9. What information was in the newspaper this week? A. A recipe for noodles. B. A review of a restaurant. C. An advertisement for Mexican food. 10. When will the speakers meet? A. At 11:50. B. At 11:40. C. At 12:00. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What does the woman think of herself? A. A skilled coach. B. A reliable teammate. C. A talented sportswoman. 12. Why does the man bring the safety equipment? A. For formal matches. B. For possible risks. C. For Martha’s needs. 13. How can the man be described? A. Careful. B. Generous. C. Brave. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14. What is the man doing? A. Doing a survey. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Conducting an interview. 15. Where did Liz get her ideas for songs? A. From her own stories. B. From others’ real life. C. From her imagination. 16. What can be a challenge to Liz’s book? A. Being different from other books. B. Taking time from songwriting. C. Sharing her personal experiences. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the purpose of the speech? A. To explain community service. B. To call on students to volunteer. C. To show a community activity. 18. What do students need to do in the “One on One” program? A. Help less academic children. B. Attend a professor’s lessons. C. Give suggestions for activities. 19. What can Professor Smith do for the tutors? A. Choose appropriate majors. B. Offer guidance on subjects. C. Give instruction in teaching. 20. How long do Professor Smith’s office hours last? A. 2 hours. B. 3 hours. C. 5 hours. 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 DREAMING OF A NEW OFFICE? Are you undisturbed by the chill of the Antarctic winds? Can you adapt to near-constant daylight, subzero temperatures and no flushing toilet or running water? Ready to take on the challenges of living and working in one of the most remote corners of the Earth? The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust invites passionate individuals to join our team at Base A on Goudier Island, Antarctica. As a member of our elite team, you’ll manage a museum, post office, and gift shop as well as conducting penguin counts. You will live and work at Base A at Port Lockroy on Goudier Island, which is about the size of a football pitch. Imagine waking to breathtaking landscapes, surrounded by curious penguins and the vast expanse of untouched wilderness. This is not just a job — it’s an expedition, a chance to make history while living among the impressive beauty of Antarctica. Applicants must possess resilience, physical fitness, and environmental awareness. Training will begin in August, ahead of the working period from late October or November until March, 2025. Interviews and selection events will be conducted to ensure the best fit for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join us in our mission to preserve Antarctica’s rich heritage and contribute to global conservation efforts. Apply by 25 April at jobs@ukaht.org and become part of an adventure that will leave you forever changed. 21．What’s the challenge of the advertised positions? A．Extreme heat. B．Total darkness. C．Tough working conditions. D．Drinking water shortage. 22．What might be the duty of those selected? A．Counting penguins. B．Maintaining a football field. C．Visiting a gift shop. D．Appreciating the scenery. 23．How long will a hired applicant work there? A．Less than 3 months. B．About 13 weeks. C．5 months or so. D．Around 7 months. B Frida Kahlo remains one of the most iconic and influential artists of the 20th century — not merely for her paintings, but for the extraordinary life she lived. With her traditional Mexican dresses, and a resolute gaze that meets viewers, she created art that was deeply personal yet universally resonant (产生共鸣的). “My painting contains in it the message of pain,” she once said. Kahlo’s childhood was marked by adversity. At six, she was infected with polio, which caused her right leg a slight limp. Yet the young Frida was spirited and unbowed. Her life transformed at 18 when a bus accident left her seriously injured: her spine was broken in three places, her pelvis crushed, and her right leg shattered in eleven places. During months in bed, her mother placed a mirror above her and gave her paints. “I paint myself because I am often alone and because I am the subject I know best,” she explained. Painting became both a lifeline and a means of documenting her reality. Frida Kahlo produced around 200 paintings, most of them self-portraits. Though some called her a Surrealist, Kahlo fiercely rejected the label. “I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” she insisted. Her work mixed Mexican folk art with raw honesty about her suffering. In The Broken Column (1944), she showed herself with a cracked spine held together by nails. Even her medical corsets (束身衣) that limited her body became canvases — she painted butterflies on them. André Breton, the leader of the Surrealist movement, described her work as “a ribbon around a bomb’’. Kahlo transformed suffering into art and personal tragedy into universal statements about the human condition. More than six decades after her death, she continues to attract audiences because she remains utterly herself. 24．What makes Frida Kahlo an influential figure? A．Her personal paintings. B．Her art and life story. C．Her traditional dresses. D．Her pain and struggle. 25．Why did Frida Kahlo reject the Surrealist label? A．Because her art was based on her real life. B．Because she preferred to be called a folk artist. C．Because she claimed to be a painter of dreams. D．Because her work was too universal for the label. 26．What does Andre Breton imply by describing Frida Kahlo’s work as “a ribbon around a bomb” in paragraph 3? A．Kahlo’s art shows more pain than beauty. B．Kahlo’s art turns bombs into ribbons. C．Kahlo’s art features ribbons and bombs. D．Kahlo’s art combines beauty with suffering. 27．Which of the following best describes Frida Kahlo? A．Tough and creative. B．Humorous and easy-going. C．Dynamic and generous. D．Optimistic and self-centered. C In 1915, three weeks after explorer Ernest Shackleton ordered his crew to abandon their craft, the Endurance, the ship sank off Antarctica’s icy coast. For over a century, the disaster was widely attributed to the consistent pressure of floating pack ice. However, a recent study goes against what people have thought for years, suggesting the ship’s own structural weaknesses were the primary cause. “Even basic structural analysis reveals the Endurance was poorly designed to withstand the compressive (压缩的) forces of the Antarctic pack ice that ultimately destroyed it,” explains study author Jukka Tuhkuri. Notably, Shackleton may have been aware of these flaws before setting sail on his ambitious expedition. The 2022 discovery of the ship’s sunken remains sparked Tuhkuri’s research; after carefully examining high-resolution images of the remains, he reached a clear conclusion: “It wasn’t the ice alone — it was the ship’s inadequate construction.” Compared to other polar ships of the era, the Endurance had critical shortcomings: weaker deck beams (横梁) and frames, an overly long machine room that badly damaged the ship’s structural safety, and a clear lack of supporting diagonal beams to spread pressure. These issues were confirmed by crew member Reginald James and the ship’s captain, Frank Worsley, in their firsthand accounts. Tuhkuri notes that Shackleton himself hinted at the problem in a letter to his wife early on, admitting, “This ship is not as structurally sound as the Nimrod... I’d trade her for the old Nimrod in an instant, save for her comfort.” Originally built to carry tourists in the Greenland Sea, the Endurance was never intended for the harsh conditions of Antarctic expeditions, where ships often become trapped in ice. Could the failure have been prevented if Shackleton chose a better ship? Was he aware of the risk he was taking? Tuhkuri avoids assigning blame, acknowledging potential financial or time limitations Shackleton faced. “We may never fully understand the exact reasoning behind his choices,” he says, “but these findings add crucial depth to one of history’s most famous polar stories.” 28．What was the traditional view on the main cause of the Endurance’s sinking? A．Weak ship structure. B．Pack ice pressure. C．Shackleton’s poor leadership. D．Severe weather conditions. 29．Which is a design flaw of the Endurance? A．Small capacity. B．Unqualified material. C．Weak key parts. D．Wrong room use. 30．Why does the author mention Shackleton’s letter to his wife? A．To show the comfort of the Endurance. B．To prove Shackleton’s care for his family. C．To confirm the Nimrod’s poor performance. D．To support Tuhkuri’s view on the ship’s weakness. 31．What can be inferred from Tuhkuri’s words about Shackleton’s choice? A．Financial issues were the key factor. B．Shackleton should be responsible for the failure. C．Shackleton intentionally ignored the ship’s risks. D．The exact cause of his decision remains unproven. D For decades, horror enthusiasts have been broadly perceived as cold, unfeeling individuals who get pleasure from witnessing suffering. Critics and even some academics have labeled them as adrenaline (肾上腺素) addicts lacking empathy, suggesting that their interest in films like Saw stems from psychological deficiency. However, recent research challenges these long-held assumptions, proposing a more detailed and complex understanding of why people are drawn to horror. The claim that horror fans must lack empathy has been supported by some early studies. Yet, a closer examination reveals methodological flaws: mixing up the enjoyment of cruelty with a general interest in horror narratives. When such flawed studies are ruled out, the supposed link between low empathy and horror enjoyment disappears. And, recently, more reliable research confirms that horror fans show no less empathy or compassion than others; on some measures, they even score higher. Another popular theory suggests that horror fans are simply chasing an adrenaline rush. While this may be true for some enthusiasts, newer studies unfold a more complex picture. Researchers have identified different types of fans: some are indeed “adrenaline junkies”, but others, termed “white knucklers”, use horror to confront and overcome personal fears. A third group, “dark copers”, finds an emotional release in fictional horror, using it to process real-life difficulties. Beyond these motivations, a key personality trait driving horror fandom is “unhealthy curiosity”—a natural desire to learn about threatening or death-related subjects. This curiosity may be beneficial. Studies indicate that individuals with higher unhealthy curiosity are often better prepared for real-life crises and show greater resilience during stressful times. Horror fans, it seems, may be practising emotional regulation when they play with their fears through scary entertainment. The evidence paints a picture of horror fans being compassionate, curious and psychologically sophisticated. Horror is a testament to human adaptability and our remarkable capacity to find meaning, connection and even growth in the face of our deepest fears. Realizing this not only helps us understand horror fans more accurately, but also illuminates something profound about human nature itself. 32．What does the underlined word “deficiency” mean in paragraph 1? A．Weakness. B．Strength. C．Curiosity. D．Misunderstanding. 33．What led to the results of early studies? A．The limited sample size of participants. B．The confusion of vital key concepts. C．The ignorance of horror-cruelty connections. D．The adoption of outdated methodology. 34．What can we infer about people with higher unhealthy curiosity? A．They may lack emotional regulation skills. B. They may be more exposed to real-life crises. C．They may become more sensitive to adversity. D．They may be more adaptable to challenges. 35．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Horror Films: Impact on Audience Empathy B．Dismissing Myths: The Truth about Horror Fans C．Unhealthy Curiosity: The Ultimate Goal of Horror D．Horror enthusiasts: Living Proof of Empathy Loss 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。 Science fiction, or sci-fi, with more themes related to environmental issues, overpopulation, and technological growth, has explosively grown in popularity since the beginning of the 21st century. 36 Some Chinese Sci-Fi History 37 Few works were translated. And the Western world had little to no taste for it. The history of Chinese sci-fi is extensive, but the modern genre first took root during the 1900s. Authors such as Lu Xun promoted sci-fi’s early development in China and translated multiple Western stories like Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon. Following the 1970s, China began its own golden age of science fiction. Movies, clubs, magazines, societies and communities formed around this genre and became increasingly popular among Chinese readers. 38 Its Entry into the West Chinese sci-fi has become internationally recognized, mainly because of Ken Liu, who translated The Three-Body Problem, the first contemporary Chinese sci-fi novel to be translated into English. 39 Chinese sci-fi’s introduction into the West began with this novel, and it couldn’t have been given a better international debut. Liu has become a go-to source for Chinese authors seeking international audiences. What Makes Chinese Sci-Fi Distinctive The subgenre is unique for using a number of cultural and traditional objects, words, places and beliefs. 40 The stories are also different because many modern Chinese sci-fi authors were heavily affected by the events of the 20th century. Their perspectives and ideas on morals, ethics, government, politics, science and anything in between come from standpoints previously unknown to Western readers. A．He is a writer, translator and computer scientist. B．Published in 2014, it proved to be a huge success. C．Before the 2000s, Chinese sci-fi was lesser-known. D．Chinese sci-fi also made its way to take the West by storm. E．Similar to Western sci-fi, it has experienced the ups and downs. F．This makes Chinese sci-fi a cultural and historical analysis of China. G．This laid the foundation for its eventual introduction to Western readers. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（共15个小题；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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Tuan Pham was feeling pretty good about himself as he approached the 12-mile mark of the Long Beach Half Marathon in Southern California. The run on Oct. 15, 2023, was the 47-year-old’s seventh such event, and he couldn’t wait to 41 at the finish line with his teenage son. Pham took another step or two, and that was the last thing he 42 . He can’t recall staggering or falling face-first to the ground, where he lay motionless as runners 43 him. He had no pulse, nor was he breathing. Three blocked arteries(动脉) led to a heart attack. He was 44 dead. Without help, he’d be officially dead. Pham’s only chance of 45 was if someone, say, a cardiologist, happened to pass by. Just as Pham hit the ground, Ryan Chiu, a cardiothoracic surgeon, was leaving a nearby 46 . Dr. Chiu immediately 47 what was happening. He ran to Pham’s side and began chest compressions. Then he asked a(n) 48 to take over compressions while he called the hospital to 49 an operation room at once. Minutes later, an ambulance arrived and 50 Pham to the hospital. The surgery was a success. Pham was alive and well enough to return to the route to 51 where he had left off. This miracle resulted from 52 timing. Pham likely wouldn’t have had that opportunity if 53 hadn’t stepped in. After brunch, Dr. Chiu’s friend had asked him to 54 a little longer to enjoy the ocean view. If he had left earlier, he would have missed saving Pham. “I can’t believe the first person to help was a heart surgeon,” Pham said. “What are the 55 ?” 41. A. abandon B. celebrate C. resolve D. travel 42. A. remembered B. forgot C. missed D. ignored 43. A. followed B. stopped C. skirted D. helped 44. A. seriously B. clinically C. thoroughly D. frequently 45. A. approval B. disposal C. removal D. survival 46. A. restaurant B. hospital C. hotel D. shop 47. A. seized B. assigned C. recognized D. uttered 48. A. nurse B. waiter C. upholder D. bystander 49. A. preserve B. prepare C. preview D. prepay 50. A. set B. submitted C. sped D. strung 51. A. pick up B. take off C. carry out D. check out 52. A. perfect B. absurd C. complicated D. bitter 53. A. amateurs B. belongings C. fantasies D. destinies 54. A. persist B. run C. practise D. linger 55. A. goods B. basics C. odds D. facts 第二节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式 56. It was almost as dangerous to become too hot from wearing too many clothes to become too cold from wearing too few. 57. The distinctive characteristics of poetry often include (economy) use of words, vivid language and integrated imagery. 58. Many prejudiced students (tease) her for her plain appearance and unusual hobbies since adolescence. 59. We climbed up to the ancient tower overlooking the Gan River, from we can admire the breathtaking view in the setting sun. 60. Even in the face of lifelong hardship, one ought to preserve inner (decent) and noble moral integrity. 61. These two masterpieces display mortal sorrow and natural peace (respect) in elegant poetic lines. 62. Believe it or not, it is the first time that his profound advice (fail) to guide me in a dilemma. 63. One game, Snap Apple, challenges people to use only their teeth to bite an apple (suspend) from the ceiling by a string. 64. Those who are truly noble will always be (sympathy) to anyone who endures untold hardships. 65. Cheating destroys self-respect and integrity, leaving the cheater ashamed, (guilt), and afraid of getting caught. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，学校英语社团正在举办“Art in Life”主题征文活动，请你写一篇短文推荐对你影响深远的一幅画或一首诗。 内容包括： 1.推荐的作品 2.推荐的原因 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 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。 On a scorching summer afternoon, the Johnson family gathered at the old farmhouse for Grandma’s birthday celebration. Tommy and his younger sister Lily, played hide-and-seek and chased each other around an old oak tree in the front yard, its twisted roots creating perfect hiding spots while its massive branches providing shade in this hot weather. The yard smelled of fresh grass and the roses, carefully tended by Grandma, gave off a faint fragrance. Near dusk, the sky, previously brilliant blue, began to darken threateningly. Inside, the whole family chatted happily over dinner while sharing Grandma Johnson’s delicious apple pies as well as her tales of resilience (恢复力) in the face of adversity, the air filled with laughter. But as the first roars of thunder echoed in the distance, a silence fell over the room. Suddenly a deafening thunderclap shook the very foundations of the house. Soon rain began to pour down, as if the heavens themselves had opened up, and the power went out with a lightning, throwing the room into darkness. “This is no ordinary storm,” Grandpa murmured in a low and serious tone, staring out of the window. With the night approaching, the storm showed no mercy. The wind roared with such intensity that the family could feel the house shaking under the attack. Tommy’s younger sister, Lily, held on to her stuffed bunny to her chest, her eyes wide with fear as she buried her face in her mother’s shoulder. Her mother wrapped her arms around Lily, rocking her gently back and forth in an attempt to comfort her. The wind howling like a wounded beast outside, Grandma took Tommy’s trembling hand in hers, her voice steady and reassuring as she spoke. “Remember, dear, storms don’t last forever.” Her words became a lifeline for the frightened children. Then, a thunderous crash echoed through the backyard. “The old oak tree!” Tommy gasped. Grandpa sprang to his feet, determined to assess the damage despite the raging weather. Grandma grabbed his arm, her grip firm.“Wait, let me come with you. We’ll face it together.” 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。 Upon opening the door, they were greatly shocked at the scene unfolding before them. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The family nodded, their hearts swelling with resolve to do something the next day. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $