上海静安区2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语考试

高二英语 （满分 115 分，时间 105 分钟） I. Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. Shopping: Good for Children’s Brains Children may get angry and play up when being dragged around the shops by their parents, but shopping therapy (疗法) is actually good for their brains. The interaction between child and parent while shopping helps young kids develop social skills and promotes happiness (1) ________ ________ a crying baby shows few signs of it at the time.According to the joint study by Oxford University and the Open University, the shopping trip is just as helpful for the child’s development as painting or drawing activities. In addition, shopping, compared with watching TV and reading, (2) ________ (consider) greatly beneficial to a child’s social skills. The two universities made these conclusions after studying the results of a survey in Germany. This survey looked into the daily routines and habits of 800 parents with two-and three-year-olds. It recorded higher (3) ________ (perceive) levels of happiness among the children who had taken part in activities such as art and craft, and shopping. Researchers Professor Paul Anand and Dr Laurence Roope added that the more shopping therapies the kids were exposed to, the (4) ________ (developed) their everyday skills became. When looking into (5) ________ shopping therapy ranked high in benefits, researchers pointed to the fact that shopping involves changes of scenery from shop to shop, which improves the child’s motor and social skills more than a sedentary (久坐的) activity. Reading and storytelling are no doubt beneficial but (6) ________ (leave) to read or watch TV on his own has a negative influence (7) ________ the child’s development. Because of shopping trips, children get out of the house and into a new environment (8) ________ they get visual stimulation. They’re bumping into other families and their social skills come into play and they may get the chance to do (9) ________ physical in a shop like running around. The researchers now intend (10) ________ (test) their theories on older children to see what activities influence development among other age groups. Section B Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A. adaptations B. boring C. declared v. D. destroyed E. draw F. flood G. launched v. H. physical I. recognition J. stick K. unity Why do we love literary anniversaries? Last year marked 250 years since the birth of the English novelist Jane Austen. This special year saw a variety of high-profile celebratory events across Britain, from film screenings, to special tours and literary talks. But why do we celebrate literary anniversaries? Why do museums, academics and the public rush to honor our favourite authors? First. literary anniversaries are significant as they create a shared sense of pride and a feeling of 11 within communities and cultures. As Shakespeare scholar Monika Smialkowska said, “Each event has also been an occasion for the community remembering Shakespeare to celebrate itself.” Literary anniversaries are also a main example of thirst for the past — of thinking that a place, event or period from the past is preferable to the present. Rituals such as anniversary celebrations are the 12 presentation of this feeling. This is the reason why enthusiasts dress up in the costumes to transport themselves back to a period in contrast to the current 13 time, perhaps. By reading an author’s books and visiting his house, visitors are similarly invited to step back into the brilliant past and into the writer’s world. These anniversaries are of course a global 14 , with entire marketing campaigns centering around significant dates. For example, 2017 was not only 15 by Visit Britain as the Year of Literary Heroes, but an interactive Magical Britain campaign was also 16 to celebrate 20 years since the first Harry Potter book. Anniversaries of popular books and authors promote the local and national economy as visitors 17 to locations from the authors’ birthplaces to homes and graves. But why do some authors 18 in the public imagination more than others? Author and academic H.J. Jackson notes in her book that 19 usually begins with a collected edition of the author’s work, before interest develops into biographies, translations and 20 . The texts become taught in schools. Societies are named in the author’s honor, and then finally anniversary celebrations start to celebrate his great achievements. II. Reading Comprehension Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. In the past in Britain, shoppers were used to supermarket prices staying pretty much the same. Rises or falls rarely happened and most goods stayed at the same price for days, possibly for weeks or months. All that, however, is changing in Britain. Recent researches in Britain suggest that fixed prices in supermarkets will be gone, replaced by ever changing prices dependent on the demand. This has become possible thanks to electronic shelf-edge labels which can change 21 . But is price changing in British supermarkets really that unusual? Some goods are already 22 demand pricing. Fresh goods, such as fish, change prices all the time depending on what is available at the market and what fishing boats have managed to land. Customers are familiar with 23 shelves in supermarkets, as supermarkets have to react to protect their profit. 24 prices on goods as they get close to their shelf-life is a way of protecting some of their investments before they have to 25 the goods, with zero return on the investments. But the new idea of constantly changing prices is a(n) 26 theory. The concept of prices being able to change at the touch of a button — or at the mercy of a computer algorithm — presents many other opportunities for supermarkets. They have already collected vast data on us. They could also know by which lane we are 27 using the GPS on mobile phones or even tracking the shopping baskets we use. Combining these data, they will be able to change the prices of goods matching the current customer 28 in the supermarket. They may even be able to target individual consumers, by providing special offers that are 29 to them. They might 30 customers to a deal through a screen attached to the shopping basket or via a mobile phone app. In these ways, they can greatly raise the purchase rate. The challenge for the supermarkets is how best to make use of the technology without being viewed 31 . Supermarkets are trying their best to make customers feel that they are having an enjoyable shopping experience without the feeling of being 32 . That means that marketing strategies will be put in place to make the consumers feel as if they are being offered benefits thanks to the new technology. That might include 33 membership points, deals and individual special offers. Combining these with ever-better shopping experiences such as reduced queues at checkouts, supermarkets hide their ultimate aim to seek 34 . Therefore, customers, are you ready for the 35 hand of the marketeers? 21. A. instantly B. mainly C. mistakenly D. willingly 22. A. engaged to B. subject to C. attached to D. known to 23. A. display B. public C. bargain D. craft 24. A. Maintaining B. Balancing C. Withdrawing D. Reducing 25. A. throw away B. pile up C. draw on D. dig out 26. A. expensive B. fashionable C. old D. different 27. A. calculating B. browsing C. enduring D. cleaning 28. A. profile B. age C. profession D. integrity 29. A. equivalent B. unique C. strange D. decent 30. A. adapt B. reduce C. alert D. devote 31. A. sympathetically B. competitively C. negatively D. completely 32. A. exploited B. isolated C. treated D. comforted 33. A. legal B. extra C. native D. conventional 34. A. loyalty B. credit C. profit D. stability 35. A. vital B. normal C. formal D. invisible Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) “Ouch!” I cried. My handphone was nowhere in sight, leaving me with no way of calling for help. I was trapped in my car alone. It all happened in a flash. I had hit my brakes hard to avoid hitting a goat that was running across the road. To my horror, the car crashed onto a lamppost near the crossing of Mandai Road and Yishun Road. Without my glasses, I was lost. When there was no smoke indicating no immediate disaster, I breathed a sigh of relief. Just then, a boy rushed over from across the road despite his friends shouting out to him about the oncoming traffic. “Madam, are you all right?” the boy asked gently. He introduced himself as Ashvin and I asked him to help me look for my glasses. I was thankful when he found my glasses at the rear seat. When I put on my glasses, I saw Ashvin’s friends looking at us from afar. Ashvin was determined to stay by my car to comfort me. I smiled weakly and thanked him. From my car, I saw the goat’s horns stuck between the green metal fences by the side of the road. The goat must have been frightened by the loud bang and had charged into the metal fences. Eventually, it somehow managed to free itself and ran into the woods nearby. Not far away, I could see several bystanders using their handphones to film the scene. They must be taking pictures to post on social media about this accident. However, shouldn’t they be helping someone in need? I was upset. Just then, someone in the crowd shouted, “Watch out! The lamppost is falling!” The lamppost hit by my car was leaning towards my vehicle. Fear took over my body. “Oh no!” I cried. Death seemed to be a certainty. To my surprise, many drivers got out of their cars and rushed forward to support the lamppost. They took turns to hold up the lamppost until help arrived. Soon, the maintenance-workers reached the scene. They used equipment to support the lamppost. After a few minutes, an ambulance arrived and I was wheeled into the ambulance. I finally managed to escape with minor injuries. That was when I realized how lucky I had been. 36. What caused the car accident? A. Making a phone call while driving. B. Loss of view caused by the missing glasses. C. The malfunctioning of the brakes. D. The intention to avoid hitting an animal. 37. In paragraph 1, the author breathed in relief because ________. A. a boy would rush to her aid B. there was a slight chance of an explosion C. she wasn’t hurt badly D. the oncoming traffic was not busy 38. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. The author’s glasses were broken. B. The author managed to free the goat from the fences. C. The accident was reported on social media. D. The car crash made the lamppost lean down. 39. The author finally escaped death as ________. A. several drivers prevented the lamppost from falling down B. the lamppost wasn’t heavy enough to hurt her badly C. She ran to avoid the hit of the lamppost D. an ambulance arrived in time to save her life (B) Where to go roller-skating (轮滑) in Europe: the best destinations Helsinki, Finland — For coastal routes A big Roller game was started in Helsinki, but Marja Zilcher, founder of Rebel Rollers Helsinki, wasn’t keen on the contact sport’s competitive nature, so she formed her own group. Rebel Rollers Helsinki skates indoors every Sunday. Zilcher runs informal classes and tours, too, warming up on the western side of Töölö Bay, which has views of the Opera House. The eastern side is hilly, which is only suitable for experienced skaters. London, UK — For all levels Being skilled at managing stops, turns and controlling speed is the requirement for participating in the UK capital’s free skate events, London Friday Night Skate and Sunday Stroll. Both attract hundreds of skaters who skate along routes ranging around Camden, Barnes and Putney. Beginners can also have fun in London. They can learn the basics at Roller Nation or practice on their own. Berlin, Germany — For inline skaters Berlin-based instructor Oumi Janta went popular in social media for her beautiful skating moves in buttercup yellow shorts and is credited for kickstarting the city’s roller-skating fever. Skaters can tour Flaeming Skate, a network of eight paths covering 140 miles through forests, grasslands and villages. Inline skates, which have four wheels in a line, are also popular in the city. This year, skaters can participate in Generali Berlin Half Marathon on 3 April, 30 July and 25 September. “Only in Berlin can you skate throughout the city, right past all the sights, making the longest skating journey in Europe,” says one skater. “The finish line is behind the Brandenburg Gate.” Vienna, Austria — ______________ In Vienna, more people are choosing to roller-skate because it’s a sustainable form of transport. Gerhard Ladstätter organizes Vienna’s Friday Night Skating, a free event that attracts 2,500 people between May and October. He says, “The idea behind Friday Night Skating was and still is easy: take back the streets from cars. We want to move without burning fuel.” The event starts at the Prince Eugene Statue. Routes vary. Beginners can skate past picnickers and outdoor cafes along the Donaukanal — the section after Friedensbrücke Metro is the quietest. Middle-level skaters can deal with Donauinsel Island, a man-made island with gardens. 40. According to the passage, skaters looking for long-distance skating can skate in ________. A. Helsinki, Finland B. London, UK C Berlin, Germany D. Vienna, Austria 41. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. Rebel Rollers Helsinki tend to launch competitive events. B. London’s free skate events are suitable for beginners. C. Oumi Janta began the rollerskating craze in Berlin. D. Donauinsel Island in Vienna is designed for beginners. 42. Which of the following best fits as the subtitle for Vienna, Austria? A. For entertainment seekers B. For beginners C. For quiet skaters D. For eco-fighters (C) Historians have long thought that Queen Meret-Neith was the most powerful woman in Egypt around 3,000 BC. Now, archeologists (考古学家) have found new evidence that indicates she may have been ancient Egypt’s first female ruler. Before their discovery, that honor belonged to Queen Hatshepsut (1507 BC-1458 BC). Queen Meret-Neith was the wife of King Djet and the mother of their son, King Den. Her grave complex in Abydos, Egypt, was first discovered in 1900 alongside the graves of 41 servants, which matches the burial standard of a king. However, it was only recently that a team led by Christiana Köhler from the University of Vienna began digging the queen’s burial grave. To their surprise, they found many grave goods usually reserved for kings. Among them were hundreds of 5,000-year-old wine jars. Many were sealed and contained remains of wine and grape seeds. Additionally, words found inside the grave indicated that the queen was responsible for central government offices such as the Treasury, which were usually ruled by kings. Previously, Meret-Neith’s name had been found on a list of Egypt’s ancient kings in her son’s grave. It was followed by the title “king’s mother.” This, together with the new evidence, led Köhler’s team to conclude that Meret-Neith may have been Egypt’s first female ruler. The team guess that she took over for a few years after the death of her husband since her son was too young to rule. But not everyone agrees with the new theory. Some experts argue that women were not accepted as leaders in ancient Egypt, especially this early on. “Wives and daughters were not typically considered in terms of royal succession (继承),” Dr. Margaret Maitland, an expert said. Köhler is not surprised by the dubiety. “There is indeed a lot of debate among scholars as the evidence is not entirely conclusive,” she says. And even if she had the authority of one, Meret-Neith would not have been called a “pharaoh.” The gender-neutral title, which translates to “great house,” is believed to have been first adopted much later by Queen Hatshepsut. 43. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the proof of Queen Meret-Neith’s ruler identity? A. The number of her servant graves met a king’s standard. B. The goods reserved for a king were found in her grave. C. Young king’s mothers were rulers in ancient Egypt. D. Words in grave showed that her responsibility matched a king’s. 44. The underlined word “dubiety” is closest in meaning to ________. A. disbelief B. hatred C. humor D. test 45. The first female in Egypt to be named “pharaoh” was ________. A. Queen Meret-Neith. B. Queen Hatshepsut. C. Christiana Köhler. D. None of the above. 46. What is the passage mainly about? A. The life achievements of the ancient Egyptian Queen Meret-Neith. B. The relationship between Queen Meret-Neith and her son. C. The ruling succession system of ancient Egypt. D. Queen Meret-Neith’s ruling identity supported by new evidence. Section C Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A. More and more animals are passing by. B. The mass of its area is in contrast to safety measures. C. These projects show that humans and animals can coexist safely. D. Fund for wildlife fencing is, for the time being, not available. E. This can make their journeys very dangerous. F. This makes it the world’s largest wildlife bridge by area. Thousands of deer, and other large animals move across Colorado each year. They feed in the lowlands during winter and return to the mountains in summer. But their paths often cross busy highways. 47 One of the risky spots is Interstate 25 between the towns of Larkspur and Monument. More than 100,000 vehicles pass there every day. With six lanes cutting through thousands of acres (英亩) of wildlife habitats, crashes between animals and cars are all too common. To make the area safer, the district is building the Greenland Wildlife Overpass. Expected to be completed by December next year, it connects 39,000 acres of protected land on one side with more than a million acres of forest on the other. Measuring 209 feet (63 m) long and 200 feet (61 m) wide, the overpass will cover 41,800 square feet (3,883 sq. m). 48 Once ready, it will be covered with soil and native plants. This will allow the overpass to mix in with the surrounding landscape. Wildlife fencing built along the highway will help guide animals to the crossing. The district expects the overpass to reduce wildlife-vehicle accidents by up to 90 percent. “This was a place where we were seeing a pretty high incidence of crashes,” said district official Shoshana Lew. “ 49 Therefore, part of the reason why we need a more comprehensive structure is to make sure that they will actually use it.” The Greenland Wildlife Overpass is the latest example of Colorado’s efforts to help wildlife. The state has built more than a hundred such structures to help animals cross highways safely. Other states are also taking action. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Los Angeles, California, will span 10 lanes of Highway 101. 50 III. Summary Writing Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. New “Superfood” Could Save Honey Bee Colonies (群) In many people’s eyes, honey bees are ordinary or even unnoticeable creatures in nature. However, they pollinate (授粉) the flowers of many fruits and vegetables, supporting about 30 percent of the world’s crops. In the US alone, the tiny insects help produce $15 billion worth of food each year. “We rely on honey bees to pollinate one in three bites of our food,” says Danielle Downey of the non-profit Project Apis. But the species is in trouble. Last year, the US lost more than half of its bee colonies. This is the highest annual loss since record-keeping began in 2010. The situation is just as serious in other parts of the world. Studies show that many countries are experiencing an average colony loss of around 30 percent every year. The major challenge is nutrition. Bees need a variety of flowering plants to obtain nutrients, like specific sterols (甾醇), found in pollen. But these plants are becoming scarce. Additionally, warming temperatures are causing many plants to blossom earlier or later than usual. If bees are not out eating when the flowers open, they can miss their main sources of food. To address this problem, researchers at Oxford University in England have developed a new “superfood.” It contains six essential sterols found in pollen, providing bees with the nutrients they need. The researchers conducted a three-month trial to test the food and the results were striking. Colonies on the enriched diet produced up to 15 times more bees than those on the regular diet The team hope to make the superfood available to beekeepers and farmers by the next year. Beyond honey bees, it could also help other pollinators, protecting food supplies worldwide. 第II部分（共40分） IV. Translation Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．初夏，漫山遍野开满了各种叫不出名的野花。(grow) 53．他一走出实验室，就脱下手套，用肥皂反复洗手。(wash) 54．花卉展览会刚刚开幕，市民们就迫不及待地从全城各处涌向现场。(open) 55．不管她多忙，她每天都会抽出一些时间陪伴孩子，努力维系和谐的家庭氛围。(however) V. Guided Writing Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假设你是李华，你的学校拟建造一间专用教室（specialized classroom）。共有三个备选方案：①电子阅览室（e-library）；②心理咨询室（Psychological Counseling Room）；③舞蹈房（Dance Studio）。给校长写信，信中必须包括： 1．你建议建造的专用教室； 2．你的理由； 3．你对该专用教室的设计建议。 （信中不得出现学生姓名，学校等真实信息） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $