上海市闵行第三中学2025-2026学年第二学期期末高二年级英语试卷

**基本信息** 以真实生活与社会热点为情境载体，融合语言能力与思维品质考查，适配高二期末综合评估需求。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |语法词汇|20'/2节|时态/从句/非谓语/词汇辨析|语篇围绕个人成长（渴望关注经历）、家庭教育（饮食沟通），情境真实，考查语境中语言运用| |阅读理解|45'/3节|科技影响（GPS与空间导航）、社会故事（母亲学英语助子女）、公共艺术招募、环保争议（太阳能农场）|选材贴近时代，涵盖记叙文/应用文/议论文，考查信息获取与批判性思维，强化文化意识| |概要写作|10'/1题|信息整合与简洁表达|围绕汽车触摸屏安全性争议，训练要点提炼与逻辑概括能力，提升学习策略| |翻译|15'/4题|词汇（differ/emphasis/impress）与句型转换|结合生活建议、文化传承（中国动画），考查语言准确性与跨文化表达| |应用文写作|25'/1题|问题解决与建议表达|回应小组合作困境，要求具体建议与理由，培养沟通能力与思维逻辑性|

闵行三中2025-2026学年第二学期 高二年级英语期末试卷 (时间105分钟，满分115分) I. Grammar and Vocabulary (20’) Section A(10’) 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 the blank. Have you ever felt overshadowed despite your best efforts? Throughout my teenage years, I often watched my classmates get attention while I remained in the background, quietly hoping to be noticed, (1) ___ ___ I consistently excelled in my studies. The strong desire (2) ______ (stand) out pushed me towards a regrettable decision. One day in the IT lab, our teacher pointed out that several computer parts (3) ______ (steal). Curious looks passed among us, and everyone wondered how it could happen in a locked lab. "It's possible to open that lock with another key," I said. Instantly, eyes turned to me with newfound interest and curiosity. (4) ______ unexpected wave of excitement came over me. (5)______ (enjoy) all the eyes on me, I demonstrated how to open the lock. Little did I realize that the moment (6)______ I took the spotlight would ruin everything. The following day, called to the headmaster's office, I found myself (7) ______ (accuse) of stealing the missing parts. "I didn't do it, sir," I argued, but suspicion clouded his eyes. His repeated questioning became far (8)______ (intense), pushing me to the edge of fear and tears. In a desperate attempt to escape the mounting pressure, I falsely confessed(承认). The headmaster asked my father to come to school, and I felt relieved yet ashamed as I noticed his shaky faith in me. My father gently asked me (9) ______ I understood the gravity of my actions. Tearfully, I confessed my misguided longing for recognition. In the headmaster's office, my father listened attentively, and then spoke with quiet authority: "I trust my son. He is not a thief." (10)______ my father's support, I wouldn't have learned a valuable lesson: attention cannot be forced; true recognition comes from honourable acts. Section B(10’) Directions: Complete the following 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 approach B. convinced C. exposed D. insecure E.opted F. occasionally G. repeat H. restrictive I. say J. sank K. steadily When I was a child, I was often told what not to eat. "You don't want to get fat" was on constant (11) ______ throughout my childhood. It really messed up my relationship with food--- something that took me years to overcome. Because of this, I'm careful not to connect my children's weight with their worth as people. I encourage my daughter to make healthy snack choices and talk her out of a second dessert. But one day when I heard her saying "I think I'm too fat," my heart (12) ______ . It made me realize my advice on snacks might be having an unintentionally negative impact. According to Charlotte Markey, a professor of psychology, food is one of the rare subjects where, as parents, saying less is more. There are so many things in parenting that are good to talk through, but I'm not (13) ______ that food is one of them, she says. "This may leave kids feeling worried and (14) ______ , and those feelings aren't necessarily healthy." Instead, she recommends applying a well-known concept called the “Division of Responsibility". In this (15) ______ , parents provide a variety of healthy foods for their kids at fixed times, and the kids themselves decide what and how much they want to eat. That may mean a kid (16)______ consumes more cookies than carrots. Kids, when allowed to eat what they want, are also (17)______ to the natural consequences of their choices. "When your child says, 'My stomach hurts,' you can say, 'Well you had a lot of sugary foods and you might feel better if you (18)______ to eat something different,'"says Markey. "Let them feel like they have a(n) (19) ______ in it. I've been trying out these strategies and I've found that when I'm less (20) ______ , they do make better decisions. "Feeding is a long game,"says Markey. "The food you have available makes a huge difference. Whether they eat it or not, they're seeing it. And then all of a sudden, it clicks." IL. Reading Comprehension(45’) Section A (15’) 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. Before Global Positioning System (GPS) became widely available, exploring and navigating(导航) unfamiliar places was a demanding task. It required 21 , including consulting paper maps, planning and memorizing parts of the route. In today's technological world, 22 , there is little need to think about the route. Using mobile phones to navigate has become 23 .Whether you're heading to a new park or meeting friends at a restaurant, all you need to do is tap the location on your phone. Then, simply follow the turn-by-turn directions to arrive at your destination. But this 24 comes at a cost: your overall sense of place suffers. Once performed exclusively by the human brain and sensory system, spatial navigation has now been 25 by technology. There are structures in the brain that are dedicated to these complex 26 tasks. In particular, the hippocampus (海马体) can 27 spatial memory, spatial navigation and mental mapping. In other words, it allows us to remember landmarks and estimate distances. As we age, our memory declines. And while there is no perfect solution to healthy aging, scientists agree that one of the key factors is staying 28 active. Studies show that we can actually 29 the hippocampus memory through exploration and spatial navigation. 30 , expert navigators such as London cab drivers have larger hippocampus as a result of their extensive spatial mapping and multi-sensory experience of the city. If spatial navigation is such an essential element to healthy aging and mental activity, why give this critical 31 to our phones? GPS navigation apps treat us as passive passengers rather than active explorers. In the process, they make us lose the 32 to make decisions. In turn, this reduces our ability to create proper mental maps of the surrounding environment, and negatively impacts the hippocampus. Despite countless benefits modern technology offers, it is important to be 33 of its potential influence on the brain. Our ultimate goal should be to design tools that support our brain and enhance our opportunities to 34 with the real world around us. By carefully shaping technology in this way, we can ensure it serves as a supportive partner in our daily lives rather than a(n) 35 human experience. 21.A.patience B.instruction C.preparation D.permission 22. A.moreover B. however C.therefore D.otherwise 23. A. automatic B.occasional C. scientific D.economical 24. A. comparison B. efficiency C.motivation D.convenience 25. A.ruled out B.taken over C.covered up D.built up 26 A.goal-setting B.path-finding C.map-reading D memory-building 27.A.support B.classify C.skip D.interpret 28.A.highly B.regularly C.socially D.mentally 29.A.trace B.evaluate C.exercise D.balance 30.A.In fact B. Above all C.In addition D. For example 31.A.skill B.routine C.habit D.application 32.A.right B.initiative C.freedom D.determination 33.A.tolerant B.proud C.mindful D.critical 34.A.engage B.identify C.experiment D.struggle 35. A. copy of B.extension of C. replacement for D. foundation for Section B(30’) 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) It was less than a year ago when Maria found herself waiting on the phone line for more than half an hour just to speak with the school's translator. All she wanted was to ensure her sons' success in school, but her ability to communicate directly with school officials was slim. Maria had encountered struggles in the past which resulted from not speaking English ---with doctors and neighbors---but this was not acceptable. For Maria, this was the last straw. To be the mother her sons needed her to be, she would have to learn English. Finding Literacy Partners could not have been more perfect, in Maria's own words. Classes were available at times that fit her schedule, and didn't interfere with the time she set aside for her children. Better yet, after only a few lessons, Maria was able to start helping her sons with their homework. She even said of Ronaldo, her six-year-old son, "We're learning the same words. I like that because we understand and learn together." Every night, Maria sits down with both Ronaldo and her nine-year-old son, Mauricio, for two hours. They read, do homework, practice their vocabulary, and most importantly, spend quality time together. Maria has gone from never helping her sons with homework to helping five to six times per week. Furthermore, she has increased the time spent reading with them. Looking back, it amazes Maria that she used to have to call the school's homework helpline whenever her children had a question. Now, she's able to be right there when they need her. But Maria didn't stop with her sons' homework. She even joined the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of their school. Praised by the school principal as "the president of the parents", Maria makes sure she continues to live up to the title. She's confident and secure, no longer nervous to reach out to others. Instead, she quickly steps into a role as the leader and translator for those who need assistance. In one academic year at Literacy Partners, Maria gained two educational levels! She has also experienced less stress simply by being able to communicate with those around her. When asked what she enjoys most about living in New York, Maria said,"Everyone has the freedom to express themselves as they please."And now Maria can have a taste of that same freedom. 36. The phrase "the last straw"(para. 1) probably refers to___ A. the little contact between Maria and the school B the biggest obstacle Maria faced to joining Literacy Partners C. the greatest challenge Maria met when learning English D. the long wait on the phone for the school's translator 37. Why did the school principal call Maria"the president of the parents"? A. She was officially elected as the head of the PTA. B. She helped organize school funding activities C. She actively supported and guided other parents. D.She was responsible for translating school materials. 38. Which of the following best describes Maria? A. Determined and supportive. B. Hardworking and proud C. Ambitious and independent. D. Caring and grateful. 39. What is the main focus of the passage? A.Children benefit from regular parent-child learning activities. B. Residents adjust to a new environment by learning English. C. A mother improves her life and helps others through learning English. D. A family becomes less dependent on external support through joint efforts. (B) Burlington public art CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS! Culture Days at the Beachway Project Overview The City of Burlington's public art program is presenting a series of temporary public art signs along the Beachway as part of Ontario Culture Days. To showcase the incredible work of Burlington-based artists, 10 artists and 10 writers will be selected to display their work on temporary signs along the Beachway multi-use path. This cal is open to all art forms that can be reproduced on a sign. This includes, but isn't limited to: visual art, graphic art, illustration, photography, poetry, short story, non-fiction, etc. Photographs of three-dimensional artistic works, such as sculpture and craft, can also be submitted. Both existing work and newly created work are welcome. Project Award The award for this project is $400. Successful artists must supply the City of Burlington with a digital artwork file ready for printing and give the City the rights to reproduce the artwork for this project. The city will pay for all costs related to the production, installation, and maintenance of the signs. Project Timeline By July 29→Submit application package online: https:/burlingtonpublicart.com/calls-for-artists/ By August 12→Announce successful artists and writers By September 9→Submit final artwork files September 20 to October 13→Display artwork for duration of Culture Days Application Package 1. Artwork Statement: Provide a brief statement outlining your artwork concept. (maximum 150 words) 2. Visual Artwork or Writing Submission Visual Art: Submit an existing artwork or a sketch(草图). A sketch is preferred because reviewers can understand the proposed concept behind your work. Writing: Submit a poem, short story, or a part taken from a larger piece.(maximum 250 words) 3. Artist Biography: Provide a short self-introduction written in the third person.(maximum 50 words) 40. Which of the following is true about the project? A. Art forms like sculpture can be submitted directly. B. Each selected artist will receive funding to cover installation costs. C. Applicants may submit their work in digital or physical form D. All application materials must be submitted before July 29. 41. Why does the announcement recommend submitting a sketch? A.To make the submission process more efficient. B. To present the artist's idea of the work. C. To ensure that all works follow a similar format. D. To allow unfinished works to compete with completed ones. 42. The text is mainly intended to____ A. introduce a public art initiative in Burlington B. describe how public art signs are created C.encourage local artists and writers to submit artworks D. call for volunteers to help with the grand celebration (C) Two years ago, Chris and Jenna Humphrey moved to their rural dream house, sitting in splendid isolation in the south Norfolk countryside. Now on three sides of their home, the fields are set to be filled with solar panels for one of Britain's growing number of huge solar farms."I'm all for solar--- we have panels on our garage(车库) roof,” says Chris. "It just seems criminal that hundreds of new houses are being built down the road and none has solar panels, when they would benefit households. But my bigger concern is these solar farms. They seem to reflect big-business thinking aimed at generating profits --- they are putting profits before the countryside, food production and the environment." With thousands of panels covering an extensive stretch of land, these projects are considered by some residents as industrial factories rather than green solutions. Their once peaceful and rural community is now under attack. A villager named Berry, for instance, is worried about pollution when panels are driven into the land supposedly protected for her drinking water. Adding to the frustration is a growing sense that local decisions are subject to being overturned by a higher authority. In many cases, local councils hold a vote and decisively reject a solar farm plan. However, the application can then be sent to a national government minister for a final decision. This process makes people feel that their local democratic (民主的) rights have been taken away, with decisions about their community made far away in the capital. It's a situation that has left many feeling angry and powerless. For some landowners, their choice is shaped by economic reality."A lot of the land we're taking out of production is land that doesn't make money. It just produces some low-grade feed for cattle,"says one of the farmers who have rented fields to a solar farm company. He says he is losing money on his wheat fields and the company will net him upwards of £1,000 per acre（英亩）per year. "People like to think the countryside never changes and always looks beautiful," he says.The countryside has to make money like everywhere else. A lot of people support the solar farm. People are much more positive than is being made out." 43.The word"criminal”(para.1) mainly expresses Chris's criticism of ____ A.the failure to use solar panels where appropriate B. the large-scale construction of new houses C. the profit-driven operation of solar farms D. the increasing reliance on solar energy 44. According to para.2 and 3, some residents' concern with solar farms is rooted in___ ① the vast scale of solar farm projects ② the potential operational risks in factories ③ the complex voting system facing the local community ④ the government decision-making process that ignores local voices A.①② B.①④ C.②③ D.②④ 45. What does the farmer's situation in the last paragraph suggest? A. A natural landscape appeals to local farmers more than an industrial one does. B. The solar farm project can be a profitable alternative to conventional farming. C. Realizing green goals outweighs satisfying local community needs. D. Some farmers unwillingly rent their wheat fields to solar farm companies. 46. What's the main focus of this passage? A.The financial struggles faced by British farmers. B The environmental dangers caused by solar technology. C. The government's efforts to promote renewable energy. D.The controversy over large solar farms in the countryside. 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.In fact, moving is often a surprisingly wasteful process. B. Planning your move in advance can help reduce stress. C.One practical solution is to source used boxes from nearby stores. D.This reduces the number of boxes and packaging materials needed. E Ensuring that delicate items are well-protected is a key part of a green move. F. Finally, hiring professional movers is the easiest way to handle a house move. Moving Home in an Eco-friendly Way It you're preparing to move house, you probably already know how stressful it can be.With so many tasks to handle, reducing the environmental impact of moving may not be high on your list of priorities.(47) _______ Fortunately, there are several practical ways to green your move and save some money. To begin with, it's wise to sort through your belongings before packing.(48) _______ In turn, a smaller removal truck is enough, saving money and reducing pollution. After clearing out unwanted items, the next step is packing. Many removal companies supply their own brand-new boxes at an additional cost.(49) _______ Since they cannot keep cardboard boxes for long as it's a fire risk, you can ask about their delivery schedule and collect boxes before they are sent to recycling. Alternatively, you can make effective use of items already available to you. Suitcases can serve as excellent alternatives to boxes, and you can also borrow them from friends or family. Laundry bags are another convenient choice, as they can hold a large number of items and are often easier to carry. (50) _______ Instead of buying new packing materials, consider keeping old newspapers or air-filed packaging beforehand. If you find yourself short on recycled materials, soft household items such as towels and clothing can be used to wrap breakables. This is also a clever space-saving technique! IIL. Summary Writing (10’) 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. Are Touchscreens in Cars Safe? For years, almost every new car sold has come with a high-tech, futuristic screen, which controls everything from the air conditioning to seat heating. Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping systems are sometimes screen-controlled. Industry data show that about 97% of new cars produced globally now come equipped with at least one touchscreen, with approximately 81 million units shipped worldwide in 2025 alone. But is it really safe? The case against them is straightforward. Physical buttons allow drivers to learn their locations and press them without taking their eyes off the road. In contrast, a touchscreen offers no physical feedback, requiring drivers to spend more time locating and operating controls. One study found that an old car with buttons completed simple tasks in 10 seconds, while a touchscreen-equipped car took 45 seconds. Additionally, if drivers have wet fingers, wear gloves in cold weather, or drive on rough roads, the screen can become hard to use. However, physical buttons work reliably in such extreme conditions. Worse still, a bright screen at night can interfere with a driver's vision. Even at its lowest brightness setting, the light pulls drivers' eyes away from the road, increasing the risk of nighttime accidents. However, not everyone hates them. Admittedly, screen-based controls allow drivers to decide how features are arranged according to their daily needs, something physical buttons cannot easily match. Also, a single screen replaces dozens of physical buttons, reducing production costs. This allows carmakers to offer more competitive prices or invest in other safety features like better airbags. Whether drivers prefer or dislike touchscreens, innovation in car technology shows no signs of slowing. Even as touchscreens are falling out of favor, many carmakers are turning their attention to voice control---though that is a subject for another story. IV. Translation(15’=3+3+4+5) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52.少刷网络短视频，否则你可能会近视。(or) 53.这两名羽毛球运动员的训练计划有所不同。(differ) 54.这个工作坊介绍了中国动画的演变历程，并强调其在本土艺术创新中的重要作用。(emphasis) 55.令人印象深刻的是，这位富有想象力的小说家将旅途所见巧妙地化作小说素材，成为作品亮点，吸引了众多读者。(impress) V. Guided Writing(25’) Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 你是明启中学的高二学生李明，你的校友Elaine在学校英语贴吧上发帖，内容如下： I'm a high school student. I'm working on a science project with four classmates. However, one member puts in no effort at all, affecting the progress of our project. The rest of us are upset, but no one wants to point it out directly for fear of damaging our relationship. What should I do? 你决定跟帖回应，你所写的内容须包括： 1.提出具体建议； 2.说明建议的理由。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $