上海市曹杨第二中学2025-2026学年度第二学期高二年级期终考试英语试卷

上海市曹杨二中 2025 学年度第二学期

高二年级期终考试英语试卷

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1、答卷前，考生务必将姓名、班级、学号等在指定位置填写清楚。

2、本试卷共有 81 道试题，满分 115 分，考试时间 105 分钟。请考生用黑色水笔或钢笔将答案直接写在答题卷上。

I. Grammar and Vocabulary

Section A

Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.

1. The research station was built in a lonely and remote zone, around _______ towering snow-capped mountains with extremely few plants or wild grasses growing on them.

A. which was B. it was C. which were D. them were

2. It doesn’t make much difference _______ you learn Tai Chi at a fast pace or not. _______ matters is that you cultivate inner peace and grasp its philosophy of harmony and softness, overcoming hardness through persistent practice.

A. that; What B. if; That C. whether; What D. which; It

3. If China hadn’t made continuous efforts to develop new energy sources and promoted green transformation so vigorously, the heavy pressure brought about by the global energy crisis _______ relieved so effectively.

A. couldn’t have been B. mustn’t have been C. needn’t have been D. shouldn’t have been

4. Recent research shows that as many as 25% of employees face work-related stress at some point in their careers, with frontline workers _______ more than office staff.

A. affecting B. being affected C. affected D. having been affected

5. After _______ for clinical use in 2019, this medicine displayed the added benefit of protecting kidney function and soon became a preferred choice for patients _______ a more stable quality of life.

A. approving; pursued B. being approved; pursuing C. having approved; pursuing D. approved; pursued

6. Shakespeare was known to us all _______ one of the most notable figures in Britain’s literary field and was committed to _______ the English language through his timeless works.

A. for; enriching B. for; enrich C. as; enrich D. as; enriching

7. _______ into the telescope than the instrument was taken away from my hands, _______ me standing there in surprise.

A. No sooner did I peer; left B. No sooner had I peered; leaving

C. Hardy did I peer; leaving D. Hardy had I peered; left

8. With the efforts of promoting education and literacy campaigns, the number of illiterate people is dropping _______ it will not be much time _______ the small flames turn into a big fire.

A. but; before B. and; before C. as; since D. for; since

9. _______ was the impact of global climate change on coastal regions _______ numerous low-lying cities faced the risk of being permanently flooded by rising sea levels.

A. So; as B. So; that C. Such; as D. Such; that

10. _______ the idea of going on a strict diet to lose weight quickly is not new, _______ it fails is scientific, because many people wrongly believe cutting meals can effectively burn body fat.

A. Though; where B. Although; that

C. In spite of; where D. Despite; that

Section B

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.

An Ancient Practice for Modern Health

The spread of mindfulness has been little short of remarkable.    11    (Originate) in Buddhist practices that date back over 2,000 years, it was relatively unknown in the West until just a few years ago and practised only by a handful of enthusiasts. Recently, however, it has emerged as a multi-billion-dollar industry and enjoys wide acceptance among celebrities, business leaders, doctors, and parents alike. So what exactly is mindfulness and how is it supposed to work?

Well, in essence, it’s a meditation therapy designed to train people to focus fully on inner processes    12    (occur) in the here and now. Evidence is slowly mounting of its potential to solve a range of health problems    13    traditional approaches often fall short. For instance, it’s been claimed that it can break the cycle of depression and anxiety.

People suffering from depression often find their negative moods    14    (couple) with negative thoughts. While these thoughts usually disappear once the episode has passed or once medication has been prescribed, an association between the various symptoms    15    (not establish) in the brain. As a result, a mood change caused by something unimportant such as bad weather can cause the symptoms, leading to a re-occurrence of depression. The more this happens, the more likely it is to re-occur, making the problem more resistant to drug treatment.

Mindfulness-based therapies help people break this negative cycle by helping them recognize    16    their negative thought patterns are and direct their attention to the present rather than the past or future. This can also bring about physical benefits: the heart beats slower, muscles loosen and even brain structure may possibly be altered. Mindfulness is believed to stimulate new neural connections and studies have shown that the areas of the brain associated with the regulation of emotions are bigger in people    17    daily routines include frequent meditation.

The spread of mindfulness shows the interest many Western health professionals take in Eastern practices.    18    western medicine, during the 20th century, life expectancy doubled in developed countries and many infectious diseases disappeared. However, while death may have been delayed, many are now living longer not in

health but in sickness. Western medical practice is often    19    (effective) at dealing with long-term illness and general well-being.    20    you are in terrible pain or have something life threatening, Western doctors often have little to offer. Indeed, many dismiss patients with low-level complaints as “the worried well”. Eastern medicine such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), on the other hand, is more focused on maintaining good health. TCM is underpinned by a philosophy that stresses harmony between mind, body and the environment. It aims to “rebalance” patients and unblock natural energy flows called “chi”, and is apparently more successful in relieving more minor conditions such as eczema, back pain and migraines.

Section C

Directions: Complete the following sentences or passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

（A）

A. evolutionary B. channel C. perceptive D. superiority E. universal F. knit  G. extension  H. formative  I. chill out  J. in vain K. deprived of

21. In order to minimize casualties. and ensure full control of the battlefield, the attacking side will need a decisive three-to-one _______ in armed forces to be completely sure of a successful attack.

22. Though the towering mountain twists and curves steeply as it rises through thick ancient forests and jagged rocky slopes, it steadily maintains a clear and unwavering direction of _______ toward the majestic, snow-capped peak piercing through the clouds.

23. Such problems as declining physical mobility, weakened immunity, and chronic illnesses are a(n) _______ feature of old age, a common reality faced by the growing number of elderly people in China, whether they live in cities with comprehensive care or in rural communities.

24. Attraction to physical symmetry, apparent health, and signs of youth is essentially a(n) _______ adaption formed over long-term natural selection, rather than a fictional concept merely created and promoted by commercial consumerism and modern media.

25. The most common form of stroke occurs when part of the brain is rapidly _______ vital oxygen and nutrients after a blood vessel is suddenly clogged by a blood clot, leading to the damage or death of brain cells within minutes.

26. As someone who had worked in interpersonal communication for years, she was great at reading other people’s hidden thoughts, yet she was surprisingly not so _______ when it came to her own feelings.

27. Although he often got into fights and acted out aggressively due to his troubled upbringing, he has gradually learnt to _______ that intense physical violence into powerful creative energy, turning his inner anger into art and writing.

28. Although the local fire and police forces had carried out an extensive, 10-hour overnight search in the remote mountains, fortunately, the risky rescue did not end _______ — all seven trapped hikers were safely found and brought down.

29. At Innovate Solutions, we are very fortunate to have a group of staff who _______, together closely as a unified team, support each other through challenges, and consistently excel in everything they do with dedication and skill.