北京房山区2025-2026学年度第二学期学业水平调研（三）高二英语试题

2025—2026学年度第二学期学业水平调研（三） 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分） 第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 My grandfather was a carpenter. bringing old wood back to life. When I was fifteen, I considered his work 1 . I was absorbed in the digital world, with everything new and efficient. I didn’t understand why he spent so much time on broken things. One summer, he asked me to help him 2 an old bench in the town square. It was weather-beaten, its wood grey and cracked. “Why not just 3 a new one? As a carpenter, you could do it faster,” I suggested. Grandfather simply smiled and said, “Some things hold 4 , Liam. They carry more profound meaning than new ones.” Unwillingly, I started helping. He taught me to smooth the wood 5 , not to rush. As the old layers of paint and dirt 6 , the hidden grain on the wood slowly appeared. We found some carved letters and a small heart, probably left by young lovers decades ago. Grandfather told me stories about the town, stories connected to the bench. With every movement of the sandpaper, I felt I was 7 a secret history, not erasing. The final step was to apply a new coat of oil. As the warm color returned to the wood, I realized this wasn’t just about fixing a bench, but about our 8 for time, history and the stories embedded in ordinary objects. I had been so focused on the new and efficient that I had overlooked the value of preservation and the depth that comes with age. This experience taught me to see the 9 value in things, and by extension, in people. I finally understood my grandfather. His work was a gentle 10 of the idea of a throw-away culture. He wasn’t just a carpenter; he was a keeper of stories, a heal er of broken things, and my most profound teacher. 1. A. practical B. outdated C. tiring D. creative 2. A. restore B. design C. decorate D. remove 3. A. borrow B. choose C. order D. make 4. A. memories B. dreams C. hopes D. messages 5. A. properly B. seriously C. patiently D. quietly 6. A. came off B. flew away C. dried up D. left behind 7. A. packing B. guessing C. recording D. uncovering 8. A. curiosity B. respect C. thirst D. gratitude 9. A. formal B. modern C. invisible D. potential 10. A. refusal B. symbol C. choice D. praise 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Now, I live in the countryside. 11 bamboos grow wild in the mountains. Nothing in my life before prepared me for this one — and the first time I came here I never imagined I would ever feel comfortable in this area. For example, the ‘‘sunshine smell” of 12 (fresh) sunned clothes impresses me most. If you’ve never experienced the “sunshine smell”, you’re missing out on one of life’s 13 (wonder). B Want to start working out? Congratulations! You have just taken your first step towards an enhanced version of 14 (you). However, some people assume that if some exercise is beneficial, more is necessarily better. Thus, they tend to exercise continuously for a 15 (long) time. For instance, some people go jogging for hours on end due to step-counting smartphone applications. Such habit puts pressure on the body and can pose a severe health risk if 16 (maintain) in the long run. C 17 (buy) extra to benefit from price reductions doesn’t make sense. If a supermarket 18 (sell) loose produce then your purchase of smaller quantities is easier. Over the last two years, some supermarkets 19 (keep) offering chicken or salad in packs designed with separate sections. When you use one section, the other stays fresh. This clever design not only cuts down on food waste but also makes it much more convenient for a single person 20 (shop). 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分） 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Join us for NoteMaster, the school’s after-school workshop that helps middle and high school students build effective note-taking skills and boost learning efficiency Experience NoteMaster NoteMaster offers you targeted training based on your study habits through skill lectures, hands-on practice, and one-on-one guidance. If you’re not sure which note-taking method fits you, NoteMaster will let you try different ways freely. Besides, our teachers can provide personalized feedback on your notes to help you improve step by step. Schedule of Activities Time/Date 12th Oct. 13th Oct. 14th Oct. 15th Oct. 16:00-17:00 Skill Lecture: Basic Methods Group Discussion One-on-One Guidance Achievement Sharing 17:10-18:30 Hands-on Practice Explore Sessions Note Polishing Award Ceremony Note-Taking Methods Taught ·Mind Map Method It guides you to link scattered knowledge points with visual pictures and connecting lines, building a knowledge network to clarify complex logical relationships between different contents. ·Outline Method It helps you extract and organize the core key points of learning content and reading materials, structuring them in a clear and logical order to form a framework for easy review and memory. ·Cornell Method It enables you to divide the note page for separate recording of learning notes, raised questions and key summaries, forming a complete learning cycle of recording, thinking and sorting out for in-depth understanding. ·Chart Method It leads you to sort out and compare different types of related knowledge with concise tables, clearly presenting the similarities and differences between various content to facilitate quick distinction and classification. 21. NoteMaster helps students to ______. A. design their own study plans B. get personalized study materials C. prepare for after-school lectures D. master practical note-taking skills 22. To seek the teacher’s personal instruction, a student should ______. A. attend the Skill Lecture on 12th Oct. B. take part in Explore Sessions on 13th Oct. C. take the One-on-One Guidance on 14th Oct. D. go to the Achievement Sharing on 15th Oct. 23. Which method is most useful for comparison? A. Mind Map Method. B. Outline Method. C. Cornell Method. D. Chart Method. B We all dream of adventure — of stepping into the unknown, far from the familiar, and losing ourselves in new experiences. But what happens when we get truly lost? For me, it happened in Lisbon. It was my first solo (独自的) trip abroad. Determined to drown myself fully, I left my map and phone behind, wandering Lisbon’s hills and beautiful lakes with nothing but curiosity. The pastel buildings, the sound of Fado music drifting from cafés, the scent of flowers — it was excellent. For hours, I drowned myself in the freedom of having no plan. But as the sun set, I realized I didn’t recognize anything. The streets that had seemed charming now felt identical and strange. My heart raced as I traced my steps, only to find more unfamiliar corners. No phone, no Portuguese beyond basic phrases, no memory of my hostel’s neighbourhood — just me and the growing shadows What if I couldn’t find my way back? What if I spent the night wandering, weak and alone?Panic tightened my chest. But then, a quieter thought emerged: Was I really lost, or just uncomfortable? I stopped fighting it. Instead of searching for directions, I paid attention to the paint on a wall, the shopkeeper sweeping his doorstep. the laughter spilling from a tiny restaurant. With no digital backup, I noticed everything. And slowly, the fear faded. In a small square, I joined locals sharing drinks and bread. We couldn’t speak the same language, but we connected through gestures and smiles. Minutes later I was working on a borrowed map from a kind shopkeeper but it didn’t help. When I passed a bakery with the smell of fresh bread — a reminder of my hostel’s neighbourhood, a little girl noticed my confusion. She pointed down a narrow alley (小巷), and said, “Praca, Madame.” Eventually, I came across a familiar street and made it back to my hostel. We spend so much of life avoiding the feeling of being lost. But sometimes, it’s a good way to discover what we’ re capable of. Lisbon taught me that the unknown isn’t something to fear — it’s where we often find ourselves. 24. Why did the author wander around Lisbon without map and phone? A. To travel light up the hills of Lisbon. B. To enjoy the freedom of exploring completely. C. To avoid being disturbed by calls during her solo trip. D. To challenge her sense of direction in an unknown city. 25. After realizing she was lost, the author ______. A. traced her steps to find a tiny restaurant B. regretted not bringing her digital devices C. experienced a shift from panic to calmness D. followed the paint on a wall to find her way back 26. How did the author finally get back to the hostel? A. She recognized a bakery near her hostel. B. A shopkeeper lent her a map that worked. C. A little girl showed her the right direction. D. She asked the locals for help in Portuguese. 27. What message does the author convey through the story? A. Solo travel is the best way to grow up. B. Getting lost can lead to self-discovery. C. Technology should never be left behind. D. Local people are always willing to help. C The electric grid (电网) is under growing pressure. Energy demand is skyrocketing, electricity costs for customers are rising, and extreme weather events — which often cause grid disruptions — are increasing in frequency and intensity. One emerging solution could provide some relief. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can play a key role in providing reliable and affordable power on demand in seconds. VPPs are a network of distributed energy resources — energy solutions such as solar and battery systems, smart thermostats, and electric vehicles installed at or close to homes and businesses — that can help balance electricity demand and supply. In places where VPP programs are available through a utility (供电公司) or third-party company, customers who install distributed energy resources at their homes or businesses can enroll their devices into these programs. These customers are then rewarded — usually in the form of a credit on their utility bill — in return for allowing their distributed energy resources to provide energy to the grid when necessary. Customers with batteries can typically reserve some battery capacity just for their personal use or even opt out of VPP events entirely. To send energy from a VPP to the grid, a central controller monitors VPP resources from hundreds or thousands of buildings and dispatches (调度) their energy when it’s needed most. Traditional power plants, on the other hand, generate a large amount of energy at one site and inject it onto the transmission grid. VPPs help ensure “resource adequacy”, a term experts use to refer to the ability of the grid to supply enough electricity at all times. So, in periods of high demand, VPPs can dispatch power from distributed energy resources to boost the supply from utility-scale generation, allowing utilities to rely on a more diverse set of generation sources across a broader geography. They can also automatically adjust devices such as thermostats during periods of high demand, thereby reducing electricity consumption. VPPs have scaled beyond the pilot (试点) stage and increasing energy demand is making it a more appealing solution to ensure a reliable grid. Although some experts call for more pilot programs to test different situations, the real need for development is clear: further regulatory and lawmaking efforts are necessary to enable these programs to be created and grow. 28. What can we learn about VPPs from this passage? A. They organize the distributed resources to ensure grid reliability. B. They are controlled by individual households independently. C. They require customers to give up their battery capacity. D. They are used in areas with extreme weather events. 29. What will still be needed for VPPs to grow further? A. More pilot programs across the country. B. A more diverse set of generation sources. C. support from government policies and rules. D. More customers participating in VPP programs. 30. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To compare VPPs with traditional power plants. B. To show how VPPs help address grid challenges. C. To discuss the challenges facing VPP development. D. To explain how households can participate in VPPs. D As globalization weaves the world into a closer-knit community, cross-cultural exchanges have become part of daily life — especially for international students and young professionals, many of whom encounter culture shock. Often described as a kind of disorientation that comes with stepping into an unfamiliar world, it can cause unease. But when approached with the right mindset, this seemingly tough experience can turn into a precious learning journey, nurturing personal growth and deepening our understanding of different cultures. The term “culture shock” was first put forward by anthropologist Kalervo Oberg in the 1960s, who mapped out its four typical stages. At the very beginning comes the “honeymoon phase”, when people are deeply attracted by everything in a foreign country, feeling curious and excited about the new culture. Then comes the “frustration phase”, during which people often feel anxious. lonely and even impatient as they find it hard to fit in with the new environment. After that is the “adjustment phase”. People gradually get used to the local customs and begin to know how to get along well in the new culture in this phase. Finally, they enter the “adaptation phase”, in which they fully accept and feel at home in the new culture. Many people get trapped in the culture shock, but little do they know, this is where true growth takes root. One of the greatest gifts of culture shock is that it sharpens our self-awareness. When surrounded by different customs, whether in how people communicate, go about their daily lives, or view the world, we’re forced to look at our own cultural habits from a new perspective. This reflection opens our minds to new possibilities, a skill that’s more important than ever in our interconnected world. What’s more, overcoming culture shock exercises our problem-solving muscles. Adapting to a new culture means decoding unfamiliar social rules, bridging language gaps, and managing emotional ups and downs — all of which train us to be more flexible and resourceful. In a world that celebrates cultural diversity, culture shock is no more a threat to be avoided. Instead, it’s a gateway to growth and becoming a true global citizen. Those who embrace it, rather than shrink from it, will find themselves better able to thrive in our diverse and ever-changing world. 31. What does the word “disorientation” underlined in Paragraph 1, probably mean? A. A state of confusion and loss of direction B. A feeling of excitement and curiosity C. A strong desire to return home. D. A sense of complete boredom 32. Which situation is most probably in the “frustration phase”? A. Linda feels fully fit in the new customs B. Thomas is fascinated about everything new. C. Tom begins to understand the new cultural environment. D. Mary is under great pressure from the unfamiliar customs. 33. Which would the author most likely agree with? A. The frustration phase threatens cultural diversity. B. Exposure to diverse customs promotes a more flexible mindset. C. Overcoming culture shock mainly depends on bridging language gaps. D. Cultural differences usually make people stick to their own social rules. 34. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Culture Shock: A Path to Personal Growth B. Culture Shock: A World of Diversity C. Ways to Overcome Culture Shock D. The Four Stages of Culture Shock 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Each of us lives within invisible boundaries — those set by fear, self-doubt, social expectations or past experiences. These boundaries, though sometimes protective, often limit our growth and prevent us from exploring the full potential of life. 35 Breaking boundary is not about reckless risk-taking, but about gathering the courage to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new possibilities, which is a journey of self-discovery and growth. Why is breaking boundary so important? For one thing, it helps us escape the trap of routine and expand our horizons. When we stay within our familiar limits, we stop learning and growing. 36 For another, breaking boundary builds resilience and self-confidence. Every time we challenge a boundary and succeed, we prove to ourselves that we are capable of more than we thought, which strengthens our belief in our own abilities. However, breaking boundary is not always easy. You may face uncertainty, criticism or even failure along the way. 37 If you want to succeed, you should start small. For example, if you are shy and afraid of public speaking, you can begin by speaking up in a small group before moving on to larger audiences. This way, you can build confidence step by step without feeling overwhelmed. 38 It enables you to be aware of your own boundaries. Take some time to reflect on what is holding you back — Is it fear of failure? Concern about others’ opinions? Once you identify the root cause, you can make targeted efforts to overcome it. Additionally, it’s important to have a positive mindset and view challenges as opportunities rather than threats. Remember, every great achievement in history is the result of someone breaking boundaries. From scientists who challenged established theories to artists who pushed the limits of creativity, they all dared to step beyond what was considered “possible”. 39 So, dare to break your own boundaries, and you will be surprised by how much you can achieve. A. But they are not fixed and can be broken gradually. B. Many fail to break boundaries due to immediate big steps. C. Breaking boundary also requires self-awareness and a positive attitude. D. It’s important to set clear goals when trying to break your personal boundaries. E. Breaking boundary doesn’t mean ignoring all the rules and doing whatever you want. F. You don’t have to be a genius to break boundaries — everyone can do it with persistence. G. By stepping out of our comfort zone, we expose ourselves to new ideas and experiences. 第三部分 书面表达（共两节，32分） 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 In the digital age, the Internet reshapes friendship. While it offers unprecedented convenience and connectivity, it also presents challenges that require careful consideration. The Internet undeniably enriches friendships in multiple ways. It makes communication much more convenient. Using a smart phone, a tablet or a computer, you can be in contact at home and also when you are on the move. It has also made communication more fun, allowing you to share photos, videos, and respond with emojis. Moreover, online communication can actually bring people closer to each other. Whenever someone needs help, friends from all over the world can immediately provide useful suggestions or information, making friends feel cared for. However, this digital convenience harbors risks. Online interactions often lack the depth of face-to-face contact. When communicating through a screen, people may not fully understand each other’s feelings or expressions, making conversations shallow and less sincere. According to parenting expert Denise Daniels, it also makes it harder for children to concentrate or show kindness to others. Since important social skills are developed through real-life communication, online communication alone can hardly help us build true lifelong friendships. Moreover, the Internet can make people self-centred — not thinking of anyone or anything but themselves. For example, instead of having proper conversations with their friends, some people are only concerned with their online popularity — How many “likes” or followers did l get? — though we know that the number of “likes” or followers cannot compare to having long-term and rewarding friendships. Worse still, online relationships may not be what they appear to be. Friendships are built on trust, and with online communication you can never be 100 percent sure that the people you are chatting to are being honest about who they are. Thus, going online can be particularly dangerous for people who are easily influenced or too trusting. 40. In what ways can the Internet make online communication more fun? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 41. What are online interactions short of? __________________________________________________________________________________________ 42. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why. ▶The Internet may make people care about their online popularity, and the number of “likes” or followers means a lot for building long-term friendships. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 43. As a teenager, what practical tips can you give your peers to develop healthy online friendships? (In about 40 words) __________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（20分） 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。你的外国好友Jim对中国生肖文化很感兴趣，得知今年是马年，发来邮件请你介绍生肖“马”。请你用英文给他回复，内容包括： 1．生肖“马”在中国文化中的象征意义； 2．与“马”相关的一个词语及其寓意。 提示词：生肖the Chinese zodiac 注意：1．词数100左右； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $