江苏南京市雨花台中学2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试题

高二下英语期末测试卷 一、阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共50分） A Music Production ProgramThe Program Join us for an immersive week of music creation and performance. Students will explore the full process of making music — from songwriting and beat making to recording, mixing, and production. Guided by the instructors, participants will collaborate on original tracks, develop their creative voice, and build technical skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. The week will culminate in a live performance where students showcase their work.Dates July 5 — 10, 2026Location Alfred University, Alfred, New YorkLevel High School, Beginners EncouragedTuition, Meals & Housing Program Cost: $ 1,000 Program Deposit: $ 100 This pricing includes tuition, materials, meals, and housing. All housing and meals will take place here on Alfred University’s campus.Discounts A $ 100 tuition discount is offered to students who live within 50 miles of Alfred, New York, children of Alfred University graduates, as well as returning students from any Pre-College Program at Alfred University. Please contact Pre-College Programs Coordinator Isaac Matson for details.Instructor Dr. Hannah Porter Denecke is a music scholar and professional musician. She holds a Ph.D．in Musicology and has rich experience in performance and teaching. She is also part of a two-person folk band named The Deneckes.Contact Office of Summer Programs Phone: 607-871-2612 Email: summerpro@alfred.eduRegister Now High school students from across the country are welcome to apply and spend a creative summer week at Alfred University. 1．What is the main goal of the program? A．To teach students how to play instruments. B．To help students become professional musicians. C．To prepare students for music college admission. D．To guide students in making and performing music. 2．Which students are likely to pay the full price of $ 1,000? A．First-time applicants to the program. B．Children of Alfred University’s graduates. C．Students living less than 50 miles away from Alfred. D．Students having attended previous Pre-College Programs. 3．What can be inferred about the instructor? A．She combines study and practice. B．She mainly teaches music theory at university. C．She prefers working with high school beginners. D．She founded Alfred University’s music department. B Finding an affordable place to live has become nearly impossible in many resort (度假胜地) towns, but one Colorado community just got an unexpected piece of good news. In Steamboat Springs, billionaire investor Mark Stevens purchased a luxury apartment complex and flipped the script (反转剧情) by offering the homes to local workers at well below market rates. The Riverview Apartments, located along the Yampa River in downtown Steamboat Springs, were originally designed as high-end rentals. But after being acquired in September, the complex took a very different direction. Construction worker Landin Hutchison was among the first to line up when applications opened. Within weeks, he, his partner Piper Rillos, and their two-year-old son had moved into a two-bedroom apartment for just over $2,100 a month. “We are pretty much saving a grand a month and living in town now,” Hutchison said. “We feel very, very fortunate.” More than 100 local workers now live in the two Riverview buildings, which together include 104 apartments. Rents were set far below typical Steamboat Springs prices, with studios listed around $925 a month, two-bedrooms around $1,600, and three-bedrooms about $2,125. What makes the programme especially unique is its simplicity: renters must work at least 30 hours a week in the community, but there are no income limits and no public housing subsidies (补助) involved. School counselor and volleyball coach Anna Allsberry says staying in her hometown wouldn’t have been possible otherwise. Before moving into Riverview, she and her partner were paying more than $3,100 a month for a smaller apartment. “The prices seemed too good to be true,” Allsberry said. “We were just so excited, relieved, and grateful. It didn’t feel real.” For many residents, Riverview represents more than just affordable housing — it’s a chance to stay rooted in the community they serve. At a time when rising costs are pushing workers out of the towns they love, this unexpected move is giving Steamboat Springs locals something increasingly rare: the ability to live where they work. 4．What did Mark Stevens do to help local workers? A．He built low-cost public housing projects. B．He provided subsidies for high-end rentals. C．He sold houses to local workers at a discount. D．He offered quality apartments at reduced rates. 5．What is a direct impact of the Riverview project? A．It eases the financial pressure on residents. B．It qualifies locals for government subsidies. C．It increases the income of local workers. D．It improves the quality of luxury buildings. 6．What does Anna think of the housing programme? A．Incredible. B．Realistic. C．Rewarding. D．Uncertain. 7．What would be a suitable title for the text? A．Luxury Housing: A New Business Trend B．Billionaire Offers Affordable Living to Locals C．A Rich Man Invests in Steamboat Springs D．Steamboat Springs Finds Housing Solution C For many, sitting on the couch with popcorn and a movie means shutting your brain off to relax. But surprisingly, two dozen brain networks are lighting up as you watch different types of movies, a new study finds. A research paper published in November in the journal Neuron shows that our brains are actually incredibly active when we watch movies. Researchers at MIT took advantage of this to create the most accurate functional brain map to date. The researchers used a functional MRI (fMRI) dataset from the Human Connectome Project, which consisted of brain scans from 176 young adults who watched 60 minutes of short movie clips (片段). An fMRI scan indirectly measures brain activity by tracking where blood flows to different regions of the brain. If a part of the brain is active, blood flow to that part increases. After the tracking, they were able to identify different brain networks needed to process different types of scenes. Overall, 24 different brain networks were activated during movie watching. The researchers could then assign functions to each network by associating them with specific cognitive processes, such as recognizing human faces, watching people interact with one another, and observing familiar settings. From this map, the researchers discovered a relationship between “executive control areas” — parts of the brain involved in planning and decision-making — and parts of the brain with other functions. When a movie scene was complex and difficult to follow, the executive control areas were highly active. However, when a scene was relatively simple, more specialized brain regions including those involved in language processing dominated. Such a detailed functional map of the brain could provide insights into how the organ’s networks are organised in both healthy people and those with conditions, which is good news for doctors. And in theory, understanding how the brain responds to movies could even help filmmakers create more engaging content. 8．What is the achievement of the researchers at MIT? A．Innovating ways to relax our brains. B．Publishing a paper about brains in December. C．Discovering the advantages of watching films. D．Mapping active areas in brains related to movie scenes. 9．What happened to the viewers watching complicated scenes? A．They took an interest in the language in them. B．Their executive control areas got activated. C．They tended to shift to another movie. D．Their relationship became tense. 10．What is the purpose of the last paragraph? A．To attract test participants. B．To advocate further studies. C．To offer filmmakers suggestions. D．To emphasize the value of the map. 11．Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A．Brains get started when you watch movies B．New brain scanning technology arrives C．Tips for finding your favourite movies D．Ways to shut off your brain and relax D Under the baking sun, Xu Xiaolong and his colleagues walked through wild grass in the Gobi Desert, scanning the rocky foothills of Helan Mountain in Yinchuan, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, in search of ancient carvings. Upon finding a pattern on a rock, the team immediately photographed and recorded its location. “This field survey not only assesses the preservation status of previously discovered rock carvings but also helps identify and record new ones,” says Xu, 36, who works with the city’s Helan Mountain rock art administration. He explains that the work lays the foundation for subsequent (随后的) protection efforts. Stretching 250 kilometers, Helan Mountain is home to more than 20,000 ancient rock carvings created by early residents with stones or metal tools. Dating back approximately 10,000 to 3,000 years, the carvings describe diverse subjects ranging from natural images like human faces, animals and handprints, to ancient life scenes like hunting and herding (畜牧). Launched in 2020, the administration has surveyed over 12 square kilometers in and around the Helan Mountain rock art ruins park. Among the carvings, one is characterized by two handprints — one large and the other small. “The handprints likely symbolize ‘me’ and ‘you’, carved into the rock to reach an agreement,” says Zhang Jianguo, deputy director of the administration. He adds that attaching a handprint to documents like contracts was a traditional practice in China, and this rock carving reflects that lasting cultural continuity. Within the park, the deepest carving reaches 1.5 centimeters, a depth that has survived many years of weathering. Through an experiment, the administration found that even three people carving throughout an entire day left only unclear marks, indicating that a single work likely took multiple generations of prehistoric people to complete. Despite their historic significance, the rock carvings face typical preservation challenges like weathering and rainwater. Throughout the entire conservation journey, concrete efforts including field surveys, the construction of flood-prevention dams and protective fencing have been made by workers from the Helan Mountain rock art administration. 12．Why do the researchers study rock carvings in Helan Mountain? A．To show prehistoric carving skills. B．To reveal ancient local life and culture. C．To help restore a ruined rock art park. D．To attract tourists to Helan Mountain. 13．What do the two handprints in paragraph 4 probably represent? A．A mark pointing to Helan Mountain. B．A record of an ancient hunting activity. C．A conventional way of signing a contract. D．A gesture indicating family relationship. 14．What can we learn about the rock carving in paragraph 5? A．It was a long-term project. B．It was created in good weather. C．It was completed within limited time. D．It was discovered in an experiment. 15．What is a suitable title for the text? A．A race against time to rescue rock carvings B．Advanced techniques to protect rock carvings C．A living museum of culture in Helan Mountain D．A symbolic handprint carving in ancient China (七选五） Parents of school-aged children are all too familiar with the after-school conversation that goes like this: “How was your school?” “Fine.” “What did you learn?” “Nothing.” 16 Talking with children in the right way helps them understand the world, grow their vocabulary, build trust and learn how to use language properly. Believe it or not, these conversations can even influence how certain parts of a child’s brain develop. The list below details some ways parents can start language building conversations to improve children’s literacy and family relationships. ●Listen actively. 17 It includes making eye contact, stopping tasks at hand and repeating what they are saying, and what they may be feeling to make sure you understand. ●Ask open-ended questions. Try avoiding questions that can simply be answered with “yes”, “no” or “nothing”. Open-ended questions usually begin with words like “Why, how, describe…”, “Tell me about…”, or “What do you think about…”. 18 ●Try the “Strive-for-Five” framework. This conversational framework was developed by educators David Dickinson and Ann B．Morse. It aims to improve conversations by encouraging parents and educators to strive for five conversational turns with children. Instead of the usual three to help kids build language skills. To try this, continue the conversation by asking fun open-ended follow-up questions or sharing another thought. 19 ●Make conversations part of your daily life. If you find it difficult to actively listen and have purposeful conversations at certain times, plan them when it’s easier. 20 By using any or all of these suggestions, you can have more meaningful conversations. Not only will they help kids understand language better, but they’ll also make family relationships stronger. A．Don’t end it too soon. B．Show your kids how to be active listeners. C．Most children are too tired to talk after school. D．For example, talk while cooking, cleaning or reading together. E．These questions encourage children to think deeper and share more. F．Active listening means showing real interest in what kids want to share. G．But having quality conversations with kids is not just about learning how their school day goes. 二、完形填空（每小题1分，共15分） I never imagined that at 50, I would be caring for my husband Andrew, just 59, who was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The shift from wife to 21 was instant and overwhelming. From the outside, Andrew looked fine. But everything had 22 . He often ran into walls, couldn’t tell if he was holding something and could no longer read or write — he 23 voice-to-text. Once, Andrew held up a(n) 24 hand and asked, “What do you want me to do with the drink?” When I said, “What drink?”, he replied, “Oh, it disappeared.” 25 often disappeared. Getting dressed also became a 26 for him. In winter, he might stand frozen in the rain, 27 to put on his coat. I had placed red stickers around the house as 28 , but he still ran into 29 . Recently, we took a boat on the river near our home. I quickly realized it was no longer 30 . Andrew couldn’t 31 how to get in and couldn’t paddle as before. My heart broke when I 32 it was also in a boat that I first told him I loved him. Yet as we sat there, I realized something precious: we are still a 33 , making our way through uncharted waters. Our paddling mirrors the battle against Andrew’s unstable 34 . Each stroke is uncertain. But still, we paddle forward — one stroke and then another. Some days are easier and others harder but we keep 35 . 21．A．educator B．housekeeper C．doctor D．caregiver 22．A．protested B．responded C．decreased D．changed 23．A．searched for B．made up C．relied on D．set aside 24．A．odd B．cold C．empty D．rough 25．A．Instructions B．Objects C．Messages D．Symptoms 26．A．challenge B．chance C．routine D．target 27．A．willing B．unable C．delighted D．curious 28．A．reminders B．quotes C．applications D．accounts 29．A．gatherings B．discussion C．trouble D．competitions 30．A．apparent B．safe C．ambitious D．necessary 31．A．advocate B．deny C．declare D．judge 32．A．remembered B．agreed C．suspected D．promised 33．A．club B．crowd C．class D．team 34．A．personality B．illness C．marriage D．fault 35．A．moving B．whispering C．preparing D．learning 三、语法填空（每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 How can a timeless story come alive again? 36 (stage) at the Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay in Singapore, the Chinese classic, A Dream of Red Mansions, attracted an audience of about 7,000, marking the start of its first overseas tour. The dance drama unfolds a centuries-old tale, rich with love and 37 (lose). As the curtain slowly rose, the audiences 38 (draw) into a world of traditional Chinese beauty. Inspired by classical ink paintings, the stage design combined folding screens, silk curtains, tables and soft lights 39 (create) a space rooted in Chinese aesthetics (美学). Then the Jia family’s mansion appeared, with the delicate columns 40 roofs reflecting the elegance of the Qing Dynasty. At the center 41 (stand) Jia Baoyu, dressed in red, and the fates of the “12 beauties” began to emerge. The director and choreographer (编舞者), Li Xing and Li Chao, artfully wove the number12 into the performance — 12 bunches of flowers, 12 high-back chairs, 12 colors, and 12 dance pieces, each symbolizing 42 unique aspect of the journey of “12 beauties”. Their lives, 43 revealed their emotional depth and complexity, came to life in dance through the eyes of Jia. Audiences were impressed by the rich storytelling, graceful choreography, and 44 (strike) stage design, calling it a feast for the senses. “We hope this work of art helps more people engage with Chinese culture and promotes 45 (deep) understanding between traditions,” said Liao Yi, general manager of the Jiangsu Centre for the Performing Arts. 四、写作（第一篇15分，第二篇25分） 46．假设你是校英文报“Science Frontier”栏目的编辑李华。该栏目计划介绍一项对人类未来生活可能产生深远影响的前沿科技（如：量子计算、脑机接口、核聚变能源等）。请你给著名人工智能研究员Dr. Smith写一封邮件，邀请他就其研究领域为栏目撰写一篇短文。 要点包括： 1.发出邀请并简要介绍栏目； 2.说明稿件主题（可自选一项科技）及要求（如：面向高中生、介绍原理与潜在影响等）； 3.告知稿件长度和截止日期。 注意： 词数100左右； 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 47．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。 Studying abroad in Canada, I never thought that the small chopsticks would become a unique barrier in my cross-cultural adaptation. For a Chinese student, using chopsticks to eat is the most natural thing. But here, every time I ate in the cafeteria and skillfully picked up food with chopsticks, the foreign classmates around me always cast curious and slightly confused looks, and from time to time, there were whispers: “How do they do that?” At first, I would smile and briefly explain how to use chopsticks to them. But as the number of times increased, the sense of strangeness brought about by cultural differences gradually made me feel uncomfortable. Even for a moment, I hesitated to switch to a knife and fork to eat in order to fit in. During a group dinner, everyone sat around the restaurant. I habitually reached out for chopsticks. Jack, who was in the same group, saw this and exclaimed excitedly: “Hey, let’s see your magic with chopsticks!” As he spoke, he also picked up a pair of chopsticks and clumsily imitated. But before he could pick up anything, the chopsticks slipped from his hand. The other classmates laughed, and my face burned. I lowered my head to eat awkwardly, but my heart was in a mess. I realized that in their eyes, chopsticks were just a novel “performance prop (道具)”, and I, as a “foreigner” using chopsticks, seemed to have become an object of observation. After that, when facing others’ curiosity about chopsticks, I lost the initial enthusiasm to share and just casually smiled. I was afraid of this excessive attention, afraid that my cultural habits would become an “outsider label” in the eyes of others. I even began to deliberately reduce the number of times I used chopsticks in public, trying to make myself  “fit in” with the local dining style. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Until one day, the school held an international cultural festival. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I started to patiently explain how to hold chopsticks and what they symbolize. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高二下英语期末测试卷 参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 D A A D A A B D B D 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A B C A A G F E A D 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 D D C C B A B A C B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 D A D B A 36．Staged 37．loss 38．were drawn 39．to create 40．and 41．stood 42．a 43．which 44．striking 45．deeper 46．【参考范文】 Dear Dr. Smith, I am Li Hua, the editor spearheading the “Science Frontier” column of our school’s English newspaper. I am writing to extend a sincere invitation for you to contribute a concise article. Our core mission is to demystify cutting-edge technologies for high school students via accessible, engaging narratives that bridge the gap between academia and youth. The article (around 300 words) is on a topic within your expertise — for instance, the ethical ramifications of Artificial General Intelligence. Your piece could succinctly elucidate the core concept while delving into its potential far-reaching impacts on future societal dynamics. The submission deadline falls on June 15th. Your profound insights would be an invaluable asset to our readership. Thank you for your kind consideration. Sincerely, Li Hua 47．【参考范文】 Until one day, the school held an international cultural festival. Each country’s student union was required to set up a booth to showcase their own culture. Our Chinese student union decided to take chopsticks as the theme. At first, I was a little hesitant, but when I saw my classmates actively preparing, I was also infected by their enthusiasm. I thought, since chopsticks are an important part of Chinese culture, why not let more people know and understand them? I started to patiently explain how to hold chopsticks and what they symbolize. I told them that chopsticks represent the wisdom and philosophy of the Chinese people. They are not only a tool for eating, but also a cultural carrier. As I spoke, more and more people gathered around our booth. Some of them were curious, some were amazed, and some even tried to use chopsticks under my guidance. Looking at their serious expressions and the smiles on their faces, I felt a sense of pride and satisfaction. I realized that cultural differences are not a barrier, but a bridge. As long as we are willing to share and communicate, we can understand and respect each other’s cultures. [高分句型3] I realized that cultural differences are not a barrier, but a bridge. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $