湖南衡阳市第一中学2026年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

**基本信息** 试卷以博物馆志愿者招募、AI就业影响等时代性情境为载体，通过阅读推理、续写创作等题型，融合语言能力与思维品质考查，适配高二学生核心素养发展。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|15题/37.5分|文化传承（邢台博物馆）、科技影响（AI与就业）、社会热点（城市农场Phood）|设推理题（如推断博物馆藏品反映历史）、主旨题（如Phood标题选择），考查信息筛选与逻辑分析| |七选五|5题/12.5分|AI与人类差异|通过对比人类体验与AI数据，培养批判性思维| |完形填空|15题/15分|社区公益（匿名捐款）|以叙事性语篇考查语境词汇运用，渗透人文关怀| |语法填空|10题/15分|中国文化传播（外国博主中国行）|结合现在完成时、非谓语等语法，体现文化意识| |写作|2题/40分|乡村振兴实践、故事续写|应用文考查实践活动描述，续写培养情节构思与情感表达，提升语言综合运用能力|

绝密★启用前 衡阳市第一中学2026年高二下学期期中考试试题 英 语 注意：总分150分 时间120分钟 注意事项： 1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。 A Xingtai Museum Volunteer Recruitment Xingtai Museum, a cultural treasure in Xingtai, boasts an architectural style that integrates modern aesthetics with local traditional elements. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, from ancient relics unearthed locally to historical artworks, vividly presenting the city’s long-standing history and culture. Now, the museum is ready for an exciting event and looking for passionate volunteers.Upcoming Activity: “Heritage Revival: Xingtai’s Artistic Legacy” Exhibition This exhibition, scheduled from September 15th to November 15th, 2025, is centered around Xingtai’s long-standing artistic traditions. It will showcase a variety of local handicrafts like vividly carved woodwork and delicately designed folk textiles. Through these exhibits, visitors can explore the city’s unique cultural connotations.Volunteer Responsibilities ● Visitor Guidance: Volunteers will be assigned in different exhibition areas. They need to assist visitors, answer their questions about the exhibits, offer directions, and share in-depth knowledge related to the items on display. ● Activity Support: During exhibition-related events such as themed lectures or handicraft workshops, volunteers are responsible for tasks like event setup, attendee registration, and ensuring the overall smooth operation of the activities.Requirements ● Cultural Enthusiasm: A sincere passion for Xingtai’s history and culture is a must. Volunteers should be eager to explore and spread local heritage knowledge. ● Time Commitment: Volunteers are required to be available for at least 4 hours per week throughout the exhibition period. ● Communication Skills: Proficient communication skills in Mandarin and basic English are preferred to interact with a wide range of visitors.How to Apply ● Interested individuals should send their resume and a motivation letter to Xingtai_museum_volunteer @example. com by August 31st, 2025. In the email subject, please clearly state “Xingtai Museum Volunteer Application-[Your Name]”. 1．What can be inferred about Xingtai Museum’s collection? A．It reflects Xingtai’s history. B．It’s mainly from recent digs. C．It has few historical artworks. D．It emphasizes Xingtai’s modern art. 2．What’s the purpose of the “Heritage Revival” exhibition? A．To sell local handicrafts. B．To attract global tourists. C．To show national handicrafts. D．To introduce Xingtai’s artistic heritage. 3．Who is most likely to be a qualified volunteer? A．One with 3-hour-a-week availability. B．One loving history with a strong Xingtai accent. C．One interested in art but ignorant of Xingtai’s history. D．One loving Xingtai’s culture and available 5 hours a week. B My backpack weighed 53 pounds, full of dried food, water and other bits and bobs. I was ready for my first through-hike for 15 days, setting out on the 180-kilometre Sunshine Coast Trail, Canada’s longest hut-to-hut trail (小路). While I was in the company of other hikers on most nights, the-second hut was empty. A hidden path nearby led to a rough bench on a small knoll (土墩) overlooking a clearing. I imagined someone had created and placed this bench in this exact spot not for themselves but for future hikers seeking a moment’s peace in the wilderness. I came to cherish the solitude (孤独). Having the forest entirely to myself, I sat and stared out at what felt like my own private lake, daydreaming while watching the grass waving and listening to the gentle sound of the water. Out here, I didn’t need to accommodate anyone else’s needs and wants. I could just be me with the freedom to do whatever I wanted, No schedule, no rush and not a care in the world. The trail varied a lot. Sometimes it was wide and flat; other times it snaked through the forest with no end in sight. The reflective orange trail markers guided me — squares for southbound and diamonds for northbound. It’s hard to get lost, even for someone like me with no sense of direction. Through-hiking creates a hiker’s grapevine (小道消息). At one hut, I was told about a man from France who might be coming my way. Later, a pair of hikers also spoke of this happy, easygoing Frenchman with long, curly brown hair hiking at a leisurely pace. Over the next two days, someone even asked if I was that Frenchman, which made me laugh. While I was preparing dinner on top of Tin Hat Mountain, a man with long brown hair approached me, “Are you Tommy?” “Pierre?” I shouted. It turned out Pierre learned of my existence from all the hut logbooks I signed. He’d caught up to me and we became friends even before meeting. Why do people go through-hiking? Is it to be in nature? To see beautiful views? One could do those things without all this hassle (麻烦，繁琐的事). I sought independence and adventure, to experience a different outlook on life, and to truly live and feel the raw grandness of the world. It was a quest — to visit every hut on the trail and make it from start to finish on my own two feet. In the end, I settled back into city life with these memories and a slightly changed perspective about what’s important. The next time I’m at work, listening to co-workers’, complaint, my mind will wander back to life on the trail — content and free. 4．In the third paragraph, the author uses the phrase “felt like my own private lake” mainly to ________. A．convey a sense of ownership and calmness. B．highlight the loneliness experienced during the hike. C．emphasize the vastness of the natural landscape. D．compare the lake to a personal possession. 5．How did the author distinguish between southbound and northbound trails? A．By the color of the markers. B．By the shape of the markers. C．By the distance between markers. D．By the presence of hut logbooks. 6．What connected the author and Pierre before they met? A．Shared interest in French culture. B．Mutual friends from previous hikes. C．Notes left in hut logbooks. D．A shared goal to summit Tin Hat Mountain. 7．What lasting effect did the hike have on the author? A．A desire to permanently leave city life. B．Improved navigation and surviving skills. C．A newfound appreciation for solitude and simplicity. D．A fear of returning to routine responsibilities. C Phood is a green-minded urban farm and not-for-profit business based in Eindhoven, Netherlands. With a mission to make the most of positive impact on both the environment and society, Phood began as a food truck serving nutritious meals, but has since grown into a community farming project. It now produces sustainable (可持续的) food while supporting individuals facing social challenges and equipping them with tools to overcome challenges and transform them into positive outcomes. Phood’s philosophy focuses on reconnecting the city, nature, and people. As noted by Hactivist Guide, it transforms food production into a platform for personal engagement, emphasizing accessible community education and the benefits of working with nature. At the Phood Farm Picking Garden, community members can pick their own vegetables and receive discounts at the farm shop, which sells microgreens, mushrooms, kombucha, and oils. Located on a 1.5-acre plot, the farm grows seasonal vegetables, fruits and flowers, using sustainable practices. Participants learn about permaculture and aquaponics (复合养殖) through hands-on workshops. The goal is to create a self-sustaining ecosystem that harmonizes human activity with nature, promoting regeneration rather than depletion (消耗). Beyond environmental goals, Phood supports social growth. It offers a supportive environment for those with conditions like ADHD and burnout. Participants work alongside trained supervisors, who provide guidance and tools such as Tai Chi to help them recover in a fast-paced world. This caring environment allows individuals to develop confidence, learn skills, and feel a sense of belonging. Phood views growth as a gradual process, much like growing plants. It provides encouragement, development opportunities, and a pressure-free space for all. Staff members report that participants often experience significant growth in self-confidence. Looking ahead, the organization hopes to establish a long-lasting food location nearby in which they will grow leafy greens for local households and restaurants, employ more young people, and assist other cities in developing urban farms. 8．What can be learned about Phood? A．It’s a delivery service. B．It promotes community involvement. C．It’s a restaurant chain. D．It develops from a farming project. 9．What does Phood do to benefit the society? A．It provides an encouraging environment for those struggling. B．It educates the residents to make sensible food choices. C．It teaches people practical communication skills. D．It raises money for people in financial trouble. 10．Which of the following is on Phood’s to-do list? A．To find new partners. B．To explore its impact. C．To seek its expansion. D．To sell local products. 11．What would be a suitable title for the text? A．Phood: Feeding the Community while Developing Sustainability B．Phood: Experimenting a New Approach to removing Hunger C．Green Farming: An Innovative Solution for Agriculture D．Green Farming: An Amazing Success Story C The boom of artificial intelligence has sparked a wave of new possibilities, but it’s also causing fears among many Americans about their jobs. Recent surveys indicate growing public anxiety, with 51% of Americans expressing concern that AI might replace human jobs, which reflects the groundbreaking power of AI across various industries. Research highlights notable differences in perception between experts and the general public. While 73% of respondents believe cashier positions will decline due to AI, and 67% anticipate reductions in factory jobs, opinions vary sharply regarding truck drivers. Only 33% of the public foresees job losses in this sector, compared to 62% of Al experts who predict substantial impacts. This gap suggests that the public may underestimate Al's potential to disrupt certain professions. A crucial distinction exists between traditional automation and modern Al capabilities. As Molly Kinder from the Brookings Institution says, some of these opinions are confusing old automation with what generative AI can do. “Generative AI is not your grandparents’ automation. It’s moving up the skill chain... in ways I don’t think the public is fully aware of.” Unlike earlier technologies that primarily affected manufacturing, contemporary AI can perform complex cognitive tasks such as document analysis, legal research, and financial forecasting — functions traditionally associated with white-collar professionals. Studies identify several vulnerable sectors, including office administration, legal services, and financial operations. However, researchers caution against simplistic predictions of job elimination (淘汰). Mark Muro, co-author of a Brookings report, notes, “AI is more likely to transform jobs than replace them entirely.” This perspective suggests that while certain tasks may be automated, new opportunities for human-AI collaboration may emerge. The adoption of AI has been slower than expected in regulated fields like healthcare and law, where human judgment remains crucial. Nevertheless, as MIT professor Eric So observes, “AI’s capabilities are evolving at an unprecedented pace.” From basic chatbots to sophisticated decision-making systems, AI continues to reshape the workplace, creating both challenges and possibilities that society must carefully navigate. 12．Which profession shows the largest difference in perception? A．Cashiers. B．Truck drivers. C．Factory workers. D．Legal professionals. 13．What does Molly Kinder emphasize about generative AI? A．It is limited to simple repetitive tasks. B．It primarily affects manufacturing jobs. C．It can perform complex cognitive tasks. D．It has been widely adopted in healthcare. 14．What is Mark Muro’s view on AI's impact on jobs? A．AI will create more jobs than it eliminates. B．AI is likely to shift rather than replace jobs. C．AI will completely replace human workers. D．AI will have no significant impact on employment. 15．What is the author’s attitude towards the development of AI? A．Objective. B．Supportive. C．Dismissive. D．Doubtful. 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 In today’s world where artificial intelligence (AI) can copy our words, automate our decisions and even simulate emotions, understanding what sets us apart isn’t just philosophical. 16 Knowing what makes us unquestionably different from intelligent machines helps us protect and even expand our most valuable strengths— our creativity, emotional intelligence, life experiences and sense of purpose, so that we don’t just coexist with AI, but rise above it, shaping the future instead of being shaped by it. Here are three irreplaceable human attributes (属性). We have real-life experiences while AI has data. Experience is one of the most powerful things that shape us from the moment on which we’re born. 17 While AI, on the other hand, can analyze massive data, it doesn’t learn from pain, joy, failure, or success the way humans do. Experience isn’t just about information— it’s about personal growth. 18 We create stories to make sense of the world, find purpose in struggle and connect our past to our future. However, AI doesn’t wonder about “the why” behind what it does. Instead, it just processes requests and generates responses, without caring about the outcome beyond the goals that it’s pre-programmed to achieve. We have free will while AI has codes (代码). Humans can choose generosity over self- interest, forgiveness over hatred, and innovation over conformity. But AI only follows rules. No matter how advanced, it’s always bound by its programming. 19 AI may be extraordinarily useful and helpful, but it will likely never provide what makes us human—empathy (共情), true love, meaningful purpose and life experiences. 20 In this way, we can ensure that technology will serve humanity—not the other way around. A．It’s gaining popularity. B．Besides, it is deeply practical. C．We are considerate while AI is creative. D．We seek meaning while AI follows instructions. E．It doesn’t have desires, beliefs or independent thoughts. F．Every failure, success and challenge can influence our future decisions. G．So value our and others’ emotional depth, life experiences and creative potential. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 When family members shared stories of Hody during his funeral, they were in for a surprise. They learned a 21 he’d kept for years and saw just how 22 he was, not only to them but to their whole town. The family learned that Hody had been 23 money to Geraldine Drugs for anyone who actually needed help in paying for their 24 . “He started making donations 25 about seven or eight years ago and 26 anonymous (匿名的),” Brooke Walker, the pharmacy (药店) owner, said. Over time the fund grew to thousands of dollars, and thus there was enough money to help two people per month who lacked insurance to 27 their prescriptions. In late 2022, Hody’s health changed due to his fight with health problems. He sensed he was approaching the 28 of his days here. With it becoming tougher to get around, he needed someone to 29 his mission of delivering his $100 bill to Geraldine Drugs. He passed the 30 on to his daughter Tania. Tania told Brooke that she was 31 of his actions all this time, saying, “I was 32 — I had no idea that he was helping people at the drug store.” Hody died on New Year’s Day, 2023. The 80-year-old’s kind heart definitely 33 many people in his community. Brooke said that many people he’d helped often 34 to pay it forward for someone else. They even offered to put money back into the fund. The spirit of 35 continued. 21．A．lesson B．belief C．journal D．secret 22．A．humorous B．special C．rude D．mean 23．A．donating B．adding C．awarding D．lending 24．A．services B．meals C．medicines D．tickets 25．A．daily B．monthly C．weekly D．yearly 26．A．appeared B．proved C．remained D．became 27．A．cover B．check C．switch D．receive 28．A．rest B．top C．beginning D．end 29．A．set up B．kick off C．take over D．carry out 30．A．bill B．task C．tradition D．message 31．A．afraid B．sure C．tired D．unaware 32．A．shocked B．frightened C．ashamed D．annoyed 33．A．comforted B．attracted C．blessed D．entertained 34．A．promised B．returned C．refused D．pretended 35．A．creating B．learning C．trying D．giving 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。 Amid the recent “China Travel” fever, an increasing number of foreign Internet influencers are drawn to the country. Among them, American YouTube sensation Darren Watkins Jr, better known as “IShowSpeed”, is under the spotlight with his ongoing China travel. IShowSpeed’s China tour began in Shanghai, China’s bustling financial center, 36 he streamed live for more than six hours, marveling at the city’s 37 (tower) skyline and vibrant streets. As one fan on YouTube put 38 , “this man is doing the lord’s work in getting rid of the western propaganda about China in only 6 hours.” During his tour in Beijing, he visited the iconic Forbidden City, 39 (dress) in a traditional Chinese costumes, which created a cultural shock that fascinated his viewers. His tour was met with 40 warm welcome in China. The nickname “Hyperthyroidism Brother” (甲亢哥) was given to him by Chinese netizens, and it 41 (stick) ever since. His nickname, 42 (arise) from his extremely expressive face, is often attributed to his 43 (tend) to be in a state of constant excitement during his live streams. It is this explosive performance that led to the humorous 44 (compare) to someone with hyperthyroidism, creating a unique and memorable image for him in the online community. His influence extends far and wide, going beyond cultural and geographical boundaries. Many foreign viewers were surprised by the advanced infrastructure in China, such as the high-speed trains with stable Internet connections even in tunnels, as IShowSpeed marveled at the 45 (technology) feats (壮举) during his live streams. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46．假定你是李华，上周你参与了“走进智慧乡村”实践活动，请你为学校英文报“乡村振兴”（Rural Revitalization）专栏投稿，介绍这次活动，内容包括： (1)活动内容； (2)你的感受。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Trip to the Smart Village 第二节(满分25分) 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。 It was a hot July day in Philadelphia. The five boys I was with had grown tired of playing football. “Hey!” said Ned. “We haven’t climbed the cliff (悬崖) for a long while.” “Let’s go!” said someone else. And off they went, running like a group of dogs. I hesitated. I longed to be brave, but I’d been a sickly child most of my eight years and dared not take chances. “Come on!” called Jerry, my best friend. ’“I’m coming!” I yelled, and ran after them. Finally we arrived at a clearing (林中空地). At the far side was the cliff. It was only about 60 feet high, but to me it looked like the very symbol of the impossible. One by one, the other boys climbed upward. I stayed behind until the others were halfway up; then trembling and sweating, I began to climb. At some point, I looked back and was scared. The ground below the cliff seemed very far below; one slip and I would fall. But the boys were chatting above me on an earthen ledge (悬崖岩石突出部) two thirds of the way to the top. I tried my best to catch up with them and stayed as far back on the ledge as I could. In a few minutes, they started up to the top. They planned to walk home by another way from the top. “Hey, wait!” I cried, “But I cannot, I...” “You can stay if you want to”, said Ned. Jerry looked concerned, but he went with the others. I looked down and felt dizzy. I could never climb back down; halfway, I would grow weak, fall and die. But the way up to the top was even worse — higher and steeper; I would never make it. Silent now, I lay on my stomach, filled with fear and tiredness, unable to move. Night fell and a first star in the sky appeared. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 At that moment, I heard the voices of Jerry and my father. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My father began guiding me down, his voice calm yet firm. 衡阳市第一中学2026年高二下学期期中考试 英 语 答 案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 A D D A B C C B A C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A B C B A B F D E G 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 D B A C B C A D C B 题号 31 32 33 34 35 答案 D A C B D 36．where 37．towering 38．it 39．dressed 40．a 41．has stuck 42．arising 43．tendency 44．comparison 45．technological 46． My Trip to the Smart Village I took part in the “Walking into Smart Villages” activity last week, and what I saw and felt along the way was truly inspiring. First, we visited intelligent greenhouses where sensors automatically control temperature and irrigation, greatly improving crop yields. Then we learned to promote local organic vegetables via live-streaming e-commerce. In the afternoon, we took an eco-tour to enjoy the beautiful countryside scenery, learning about local efforts to protect the environment. This activity made me realize how technology and eco-tourism together empower rural revitalization. I’m proud of China’s progress in developing modern, sustainable agriculture and look forward to more such practices. 47． At that moment, I heard the voices of Jerry and my father. I could hardly believe my ears. Jerry must have gone back home and fetched my father, realizing I was in trouble. Their voices seemed to carry a glimmer of hope in the growing darkness. “Don’t move, we’re coming!” Jerry shouted, trying to sound reassuring. My father’s voice followed, steady and calm, “Stay where you are, son. We’ll get you down safely.” The sound of their approach filled me with a sense of relief. Before I knew it, they were beside me, and my father’s hands found mine in the darkness. My father began guiding me down, his voice calm yet firm. “Take it slow, one step at a time,” he instructed, his hands reaching out to steady me whenever I hesitated. Jerry stayed close to us, and his presence was a silent source of strength. The descent was slow, but with their support, I managed to keep going. My father’s comforting words and Jerry’s occasional words of encouragement kept me focused. As we reached the bottom, I collapsed into my father’s arms, tears streaming down my face. He held me tightly, saying, “You did it, son. You faced your fear and came out stronger.” That night, I learned that courage wasn’t about being fearless, but about finding the strength to move forward despite the fear. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $