天津市百华实验中学2025-2026学年度第二学期高二英语期中考试试题

天津市百华实验中学2025-2026学年度第二学期 高二英语期中考试考试试题 考试时间：100分钟 满分：120分 第一部分：听力（1-5题每题1分，6-15题每题1.5分，共15题，满分20分） 1. What does the man mean? A. The woman can use his pen. B. The man gives the pen to the woman. C. The man is using his pen. 2. Why docs Kevin feel happy? A. He has got a new car B. His car is faster than the woman’s. C. He has bought a car at a low price. 3. What should the man do? A. Go to the hospital. B. Stay in bed C. Go to work. 4. Where do they want to go? A. Their office. B. A restaurant. C. The post office. 5. Why does the woman want to change her bike? A. The bike is too expensive. B. The bike doesn’t work properly. C. The woman doesn’t like the color. 6. What does Bob think of Avatar? A. Avatar is very kind. B. Avatar is a hero. C. Avatar is lovely. 7. Who is Lucy’s hero? A. Avatar. B. Obama. C. Mandela. 8. Where does Mandela live? A. America. B. South Africa. C. South America. 9. What did Mary watch with her parents? A. Diving B. Driving. C. Swimming 10. Who was in Shanghai two years ago? A. Mary’s parents. B. Mary’s sister. C. Mary’s granny. 11. How many students are on the diving team in her class? A. About 10. B. About 18. C. About 2. 12. What is the difference between dolphins and other land animals? A. They live in groups. B. They have large brains. C. They have their own language. 13. What does a dolphin use to help it find its way around? A. Smells. B. Sights. C. Sounds. 14. Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack? A. They wanted to catch him. B. He was seriously wounded C. They wanted his help. 15. What does the speaker want to show by telling the story of Jack? A. Dolphins are friendly and clever. B. Dolphins don’t need protection. C. People are cruel to animals. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（每小题1分，共15题，满分15分） 1. —I’m thinking about learning a new instrument, but I’m a bit worried I’m too old. —You’re never too old to learn something new. A. You are joking. B. Don’t mention it. C. Please yourself! D. Go for it! 2. Equipped with modern facilities, today’s libraries differ greatly from________ of the past. A. that B. one C. those D. ones 3. Only through years of ________ to her research can Dr. Wang achieve such remarkable breakthroughs in the field of biotechnology. A. assumption B. friction C. fascination D. dedication 4. ________ virtual reality becomes more accessible, many schools are setting up virtual science labs. A. As B. Until C. Unless D. Although 5. The government is taking various measures to ensure that the country’s economic situation remains ________ during this period of global uncertainty. A. identical B. precious C. stable D. relevant 6. full preparations, we decided to put off the meeting till next week. A. To have not made B. Not to have made C. Having not made D. Not having made 7. Due to her excellent performance in every aspect, she was as monitor of the class. A. appointed B. detected C. inspected D. employed 8. Currently, about 35,000 works ________ in over 300 rooms in the Louvre, and it would take a lifetime to see everything. A. were displaying B. are displaying C. were being displayed D. are being displayed 9. We reached Quebec on the eighth day, ________ most people speak French. A. where B. which C. when D. what 10. _______football is such a simple game to play is perhaps the basis of its popularity. A. What B. Whether C. That D. Which 11. — Can you see the woman clearly? Is it Ms Green? — It be her. She’s gone to England already. A. could B. must C. can’t D. mustn’t 12. The dictionary is out of date. Many a word ___________ to the language since it was published. A. have been added B. were added C. has been added D. was added 13. People sit uncomfortably on plastic chairs, looking through old magazines, have been read hundreds of times previously. A. all of whom B. all of which C. each of which D. each of them 14. With robots various industrial tasks, factories have increased production efficiency. A. to perform B. to be performed C. performing D. being performed 15. —Do you remember little Julien from Grade Two? —Well, _________, but I can’t quite think who he is. A. it’s up to you B. that’s a good point C. I really envy you D. that name rings a bell 第二节：完形填空（每小题1分，共20题，满分20分） My dad believed in responsibility, independence and new experience! One day, he came from work early and saw me watching a local TV show Talent Sprouts (天才萌芽). It didn’t ____16____ Dad long to look into my eyes, “You can ____17____ Ave Maria, thinking of it as an unforgettable experience to be on TV”. I withdrew. I didn’t want to. But I knew it would be ____18____ to argue. When my musical teacher agreed that I could ____19____ the show, I mailed my ____20____ with the required information. I decided not to tell anyone outside my family about my show. Soon arrived the day when it was my ____21____ to perform. The first two players performed smoothly. I was next. ____22____, I went to the piano, and began to play. Easy, so easy. Right to the end of performance, I suddenly realized I should not be at the end. My heart jumped to my mouth. I had ____23____ a part, a huge part. How did that happen? How can I ____24____ a solution fast enough to get smoothly back and fill in the missing part? However, I didn’t. ____25____, I had the courage to smile at the camera ____26____ the light went off. Finally, I was presented a certification of ____27____. On my way back home, I felt more relieved than ____28____. In truth, the other three were far ____29____. I was glad I hadn’t told my friends my appearance on TV. I would avoid sympathy or being ____30____. The next day, my classmate, Chard Larson, came to me. “I saw you on TV”, he said. Uh-oh, my ____31____ was about to be broadcast to my classmates. The ____32____ I feared would follow. But before I could defend myself or ____33____ for my performance, he continued. “You should have told people you were going to be on TV. You were good.” His generosity touched me and almost shocked me. He played the piano and we shared the same teacher. I knew he was several levels higher than me. I got some composure, and self-confidence from the experience on Talent Sprouts. But from Chad’s words I got more than I would have from ____34____ playing or winning the competition. ____35____ like talent, begins with sprouts. 16. A. take B. bring C. last D. continue 17. A. operate B. perform C. appreciate D. watch 18. A. regardless B. useless C. powerless D. thoughtless 19. A. fail B. discover C. handle D. cancel 20. A. postcard B. parcel C. invitation D. application 21. A. turn B. duty C. order D. charge 22. A. Anxious B. Curious C. Confident D. Delighted 23. A. left B. jumped C. slid D. missed 24. A. pick out B. set out C. work out D. break out 25. A. At most B. At least C. At once D. At present 26. A. if B. because C. while D. before 27. A. education B. reaction C. graduation D. participation 28. A. disappointed B. guilty C. shocked D. disturbed 29. A. better B. intelligent C. considerate D. worse 30. A. ignored B. teased C. respected D. marked 31. A. experience B. tale C. failure D. legend 32. A. pity B. shame C. regret D. depression 33. A. forgive B. bargain C. apologize D. appreciate 34. A. perfect B. terrible C. broken D. messy 35. A. Responsibility B. Struggle C. Determination D. Kindness 第二部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，共15题，满分30分） Four Great Travel Writings Around the World by Matt Phelan First published: Oct. 11, 2011 Price: $10.99 A Scott O’Dell Award-winning graphic (绘画的) novelist tells three true stories about three 19th-century adventurers who all set off on trans-global voyages inspired by Jules Verne’s famous novel, Around the World in Eighty Days. Phelan tells how a sailor, a bicycle enthusiast, and a famous female reporter fought tough conditions to complete their trip. Up: A Mother and Daughter’s Peakbagging Adventure by Patricia Ellis Herr First published: Apr. 3, 2012 Price: $14 Patricia Herr’s adventure tale tells the story of her then 5-year-old daughter Alex’s efforts to hike New Hampshire’s forty-eight highest mountains. If you want to teach your children that even the smallest among us can achieve great things, this is an excellent option. Not-For-Parents The Travel Book by Lonely Planet First published: Oct. 1, 2011 Price: $37.39 It was shortlisted (入围) in the 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards in the Book of the Year for Older Children category. With a well-designed title, there are heroic events, amazing animals, hideous histories, unusual foods, and crazy facts that make the countries in the world so interesting. It breaks down cool, scary, and interesting details about every country, which makes the book quite appealing. The book comes across less like a reference book. This Is Paris by Miroslav Šašek First published: 1959 Price: $17.95 The classic This Is series of travel books introduce children to the world through a more artistic lens. Šašek creates kid-friendly guides to London, Rome, New York, and many other typical places. The way that Šašek describes the beauty of these cities will make your kids want to wallpaper their bedrooms with his illustrations. 36. What’s Around the World mainly about? A. The life story of Matt Phelan. B. The tales of three adventurers. C. The inspiration for Jules’ novel. D. The characteristics of 19th-century adventures. 37. What can readers get after reading Patricia Ellis Herr’s book? A. You get what you pay for. B. People should never say die. C. Many hands make light work. D. Little people can do big things. 38. What may attract readers to Not-For-Parents The Travel Book? A. Its reasonable price. B. The practical advice. C. Its interesting content. D. The popularity of the author. 39. Which of the following books was released earliest? A. This Is Paris. B. Around the World. C. Not-For-Parents The Travel Book. D. Up: A Mother and Daughter’s Peakbagging Adventure. 40. What can we know about the four books? A. They are probably targeted at children. B. They are written by famous authors. C. They are based on real experiences. D. They are prize-winning books. Wilma Rudolph was born with many challenges. She was born into a large family at a time when African-American babies could not get the best doctors and hospitals. As a child, she was sick with a long list of diseases including pneumonia (肺炎), which left her left leg weak and not fully normal. But Wilma had a loving and devoted family who made sure she got medical attention and provided physical treatment themselves four times a day. She wore a leg brace (腿部支架) from the time she was five until she was nine years old. Then, one Sunday, she walked by herself. By age 11, she was a basketball star at her school. When the track coach at Tennessee State University saw Wilma play basketball, he knew he wanted her to run for his team. As a high school student, she never lost a track meet. Wilma began attending college practices while still in high school. When she was just 16, she competed in the 1956 Olympics in Australia and her team won the bronze medal in the 4×100m relay. Wilma continued to train, and four years later, the Olympics were held again, and Wilma was the star in Italy. She became the first American woman to win three gold medals in one Olympics. She was so fast. People used to say that if you blinked (眨眼), you would miss her. When Wilma went home to Tennessee, the governor wanted to have a victory parade (游行) for her, but Wilma said she would not attend unless blacks and whites were able to go together. Her parade was the first inclusive event held in her hometown. For the rest of her life, Wilma continued to promote athletics. She created the Wilma Rudolph Foundation to help young athletes, worked as a track coach at DePauw University in Indiana and served as a goodwill ambassador (亲善大使) to West Africa. 41. What helped Wilma overcome her leg problems as a child? A. Her family’s support. B. A strict diet and exercise. C. A new medical treatment. D. Her coach’s encouragement. 42. What can we learn about Wilma? A. She wore a leg brace for nine years. B. She played basketball well when she was 11. C. She joined a track coach’s team while attending college. D. She won a gold medal in the 1956 Olympics in Australia. 43. Why did Wilma first refuse the victory parade put forward by the governor? A. She wanted to promote equality. B. She expected a bigger crowd. C. She tried to avoid the media. D. She disliked public events. 44. Which of the following best describes Wilma according to the last paragraph? A. She was athletically competitive. B. She was emotionally intelligent. C. She was socially responsible. D. She was skilled in leadership. 45. What aspects of Wilma does the text mainly focus on? A. Her devotion and passion. B. Her athletic skills and records. C. Her challenges and achievements. D. Her optimism and childhood illness. The Li River, famed for its stunning landscapes in Guangxi, draws millions of tourists annually. However, its popularity has come at a cost to water quality. This report examines the pollution challenges and measures taken to address them. In the past, the rising number of tourists led to increased garbage in the river. Tour boats also contributed, as kitchens discharged oil directly into the water. The expansion of tourism spurred population growth and more commercial and industrial enterprises, resulting in greater household and commercial waste. Agricultural chemicals used to boost crop production further polluted the water, reducing fish populations. Local authorities recognized the threat to the environment and decided urgent action was needed to restore the river. A comprehensive initiative was launched. Wastewater treatment facilities were built to improve water quality and promote conservation. Household waste collection was enhanced. Dozens of polluting enterprises were shut down or relocated. The local government imposed strict regulations on industrial development and introduced new rules for tour boat routes and waste disposal. Moreover, the authorities used media campaigns to raise environmental awareness and encourage clean energy use. Regular inspections were carried out, and fines were imposed on tourism organizations for violations. These steps aim to preserve the Li River for future generations. Additionally, national policies like the “Water Ten Plan” and the “River Chief System” have been implemented to combat water pollution across China. Through such efforts, the country’s waterways are moving toward a cleaner and sustainable future. 46. What is the main cause of water pollution in the Li River according to the passage? A. Primarily industrial and agricultural discharge. B. Lack of government regulations. C. Natural environmental changes. D. Tourist activities and related development. 47. Which of the following measures was NOT mentioned in the passage to reduce pollution? A. Banning all tourist activities. B. Building wastewater treatment plants. C. Closing polluting enterprises. D. Improving household waste collection. 48. The word “conservation” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________. A. consumption B. pollution C. protection D. distribution 49. Why do the local authorities carry out regular inspections and impose fines according to the passage? A. To increase government revenue from tourism. B. To hold senior officials accountable for pollution. C. To ensure tourist organisations follow environmental rules. D. To encourage more industrial enterprises to move in. 50. What can be inferred about China’s efforts to tackle water pollution? A. They are only focused on the Li River. B. They include both local and national strategies. C. They rely mainly on international support. D. They have not achieved any significant results. 第II卷 第一节：阅读表达（每小题2分，共5题，满分10分） I loved swimming, but I tended to stick to the surface for fear of drowning. My dad told me that to be an ocean biologist, which was my dream, I needed to learn scuba diving (戴水肺潜水). But the idea of going deep under the water with weights dragging me down and a nonrenewable (非可再生的) air source on my back was very scary. However, my dad would not take no for an answer. He found a Discover Scuba class and signed me up to get my certification. He pushed me to go to every class. Finally, the certification test came. When showing one skill of diving, I needed to have my air tank disconnected with me temporarily. But when it happened, I panicked and floated to the surface. It was what I was not supposed to do. The dive master, Mark, followed me, calmed me, and patiently guided me. I couldn’t have gotten my Open Water Diver certification but for Mark’s help. After getting the certification, my dad took me to go diving to sharpen my skills. One trip was quite significant. I was resting at a depth of fifteen feet underwater. A school of fish stayed behind me. Then a sea lion appeared and swam straight toward me. I thought, “Please don’t attack me!” About a foot from my face, the sea lion turned and swam away and I was out of the woods. This experience let me learn more about sea creatures and encouraged me to have more scuba adventures. And I earned a few more certifications later. Out of all my trips of diving, I especially liked those in the Galápagos Islands. The park fees were expensive, but it was worthwhile to visit them. We could view many other unusual sea creatures. We dived four times a day. We saw different types of sharks. Morayeels (海鳗) stuck their heads out of their hiding places in the rocks. We dived with penguins and dolphins. There is nothing like diving in the Galápagos Islands. If my dad hadn’t pushed me at the beginning and forced me to face my fears, I wouldn’t have had these amazing experiences and stories to tell. 51. How did the author respond to his father’s suggestion on learning scuba diving initially? (no more than 5 words) _________________________________________ 52. What played an important role in the author’s getting his Open Water Diver certification? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________ 53. What does the underlined part in paragraph 3 mean most probably? (no more than 5 words) _________________________________________ 54. Why did the author consider the Galápagos Islands worth visiting? (no more than 10 words) _________________________________________ 55. What do you learn from the author’s story? (no more than 20 words) _________________________________________ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 56. 假定你是李华，你校英文报正在举办以“Artificial Intelligence and Our Study Life”为题的征文活动。请你结合自己的学习经历，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： （1）你在学习中使用AI工具的情况； （2）AI给你的学习带来的便利和挑战； （3）你对在学习中应用AI的看法。 注意： （1）写作词数应为120个左右；（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Artificial Intelligence and Our Study Life _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 天津市百华实验中学2025-2026学年度第二学期 高二英语期中考试考试试题 考试时间：100分钟 满分：120分 第一部分：听力（1-5题每题1分，6-15题每题1.5分，共15题，满分20分） 1. What does the man mean? A. The woman can use his pen. B. The man gives the pen to the woman. C. The man is using his pen. 2. Why docs Kevin feel happy? A. He has got a new car B. His car is faster than the woman’s. C. He has bought a car at a low price. 3. What should the man do? A. Go to the hospital. B. Stay in bed C. Go to work. 4. Where do they want to go? A. Their office. B. A restaurant. C. The post office. 5. Why does the woman want to change her bike? A. The bike is too expensive. B. The bike doesn’t work properly. C. The woman doesn’t like the color. 6. What does Bob think of Avatar? A. Avatar is very kind. B. Avatar is a hero. C. Avatar is lovely. 7. Who is Lucy’s hero? A. Avatar. B. Obama. C. Mandela. 8. Where does Mandela live? A. America. B. South Africa. C. South America. 9. What did Mary watch with her parents? A. Diving B. Driving. C. Swimming 10. Who was in Shanghai two years ago? A. Mary’s parents. B. Mary’s sister. C. Mary’s granny. 11. How many students are on the diving team in her class? A. About 10. B. About 18. C. About 2. 12. What is the difference between dolphins and other land animals? A. They live in groups. B. They have large brains. C. They have their own language. 13. What does a dolphin use to help it find its way around? A. Smells. B. Sights. C. Sounds. 14. Why did the sailors off the coast of New Zealand look for Jack? A. They wanted to catch him. B. He was seriously wounded C. They wanted his help. 15. What does the speaker want to show by telling the story of Jack? A. Dolphins are friendly and clever. B. Dolphins don’t need protection. C. People are cruel to animals. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：单项填空（每小题1分，共15题，满分15分） 【1题答案】 【答案】D 【2题答案】 【答案】C 【3题答案】 【答案】D 【4题答案】 【答案】A 【5题答案】 【答案】C 【6题答案】 【答案】D 【7题答案】 【答案】A 【8题答案】 【答案】D 【9题答案】 【答案】A 【10题答案】 【答案】C 【11题答案】 【答案】C 【12题答案】 【答案】C 【13题答案】 【答案】B 【14题答案】 【答案】C 【15题答案】 【答案】D 第二节：完形填空（每小题1分，共20题，满分20分） 【16~35题答案】 【答案】16. A 17. B 18. B 19. C 20. D 21. A 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D 第二部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，共15题，满分30分） 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. C 39. A 40. A 【41~45题答案】 【答案】41. A 42. B 43. A 44. C 45. C 【46~50题答案】 【答案】46. D 47. A 48. C 49. C 50. B 第II卷 第一节：阅读表达（每小题2分，共5题，满分10分） 【51~55题答案】 【答案】51. He felt very scared. 52. Mark’s help and guidance. 53. I was safe. 54. Because he could see many unusual sea creatures. 55. We should face our fears bravely and not give up easily. 第二节：书面表达（满分25分） 【56题答案】 【答案】 Artificial Intelligence and Our Study Life Nowadays, AI tools are widely used in our study. I frequently turn to AI to solve difficult problems, revise my essays and practise listening and speaking skills in my free time. Whenever I get stuck in study, it is always my first choice for help. AI greatly improves my learning efficiency. It offers instant answers and detailed explanations whenever I meet difficulties. Yet it also brings challenges. I tend to rely on it too much, which weakens my ability to think independently. As far as I am concerned, AI is merely a helpful tool. We should use it wisely rather than become overly dependent on it. We must keep thinking actively and exploring on our own to make steady progress in study. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $