天津市南开中学2025-2026学年度第二学期质量监测（二）高二英语试卷

南开中学2025-2026学年度第二学期质量监测（二） 高二英语试卷 考试时间：115分钟 第Ⅰ卷（共115分） 第一部分：听力（20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the man do? A. Work hard. B. See a doctor. C. Have a good rest. 2. When is the breakfast served on weekdays? A. From 7:30 to 10:30. B. From 7:30 to 10:15. C. From 6:30 to 9:30. 3. Where is the train station? A. Next to City Hall. B. On the corner of Queen’s Road. C. On the right side of Queen’s Road. 4. Who owns the scarf? A. The woman. B. The bus driver. C. The old lady. 5. How will the speakers go home? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway. 第二节（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分） 听下面3段材料，每段材料后有几个小题。从题中所给的ABC三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段材料前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟。听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。 6. How many interviewed people under 23 bought a paper? A. 10. B. 40. C. 50. 7. What can we learn from the interview? A. People seldom buy newspapers nowadays. B. Older people still buy newspapers. C. Young people are not interested in news. 8. What does the man think of the woman’s interview? A. Useful. B. Complex. C. Fun. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。 9. What does the woman do? A. A math teacher. B. A software programmer. C. A saleswoman. 10. What do we know about the man? A. He refuses the woman politely. B. He has an eleven-year-old daughter. C. He doesn’t care about his children’s education. 11. What is the woman doing now? A. She is doing a survey. B. She is phoning the man. C. She is making a speech. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至15小题。 12. Why did Billie clean her neighbour’s house? A. To sit and study there. B. To earn money for her father. C. To listen to her neighbour’s records. 13. What did Billie do at the age of 17? A. She worked in a club. B. She made her first record. C. She played the guitar every night. 14. What do we know about Billie? A. She lost her voice in 1940. B. She was not in good health. C. She died at her own house. 15. What is the speaker’s opinion about Billie? A. She was more than a great singer. B. She changed the history of jazz. C. She had a great talent for jazz. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 16. — So you missed the football match held yesterday. — ____________. I got there 15 minutes before the end of it. A. Not at all B. Not a little C. Not exactly D. Not likely 17. The new software will run a check to ensure the ____________ of the data, making sure no files are missing or corrupted during the transfer process. A. institution B. initiative C. imitation D. integrity 18. After finishing their final exams, the students planned to ____________ at the beach house for the weekend. A. hang out B. set out C. hold out D. wipe out 19. ____________ makes the books so important is ____________ they appeal to readers of all ages, they create a special literary bond between parents and children. A. As; because B. It; that C. What; that because D. It; because 20. There’s no reason to be disappointed. ____________, this could be rather amusing. A. Above all B. As a result C. In addition D. As a matter of fact 21. People are no longer comfortable being alone, which is ____________ by a study where participants were asked to stay away from social media for 24 hours. A. acknowledged B. constructed C. informed D. confirmed 22. ____________ solves the next question first will get extra credit, so the class is eager to know ____________ will succeed. A. No matter who; whoever B. Whoever; whoever C. No matter who; who D. Whoever; who 23. Were you able to catch a train home yesterday when your car broke down on the way? I’d just missed the last one. Fortunately, a friend ____________ and he gave me a lift. A. was just passing B. had just passed C. would just pass D. has just passed 24. Years of hard work has made her ____________ determination along with perseverance ____________ difficulties into motivation. A. convincing that; transform B. convinced of; transform C. convinced that; transforms D. convincing of; transforms 25. ____________ to observations of the natural phenomena, Henry David Thoreau recorded his detailed findings in his journals. A. Devoting B. Devoted C. To devote D. Being devoted 26. The earthquake is believed ____________ more than 5,000 people and rade thousands homeless, ____________ it perhaps the most destroying earthquake in history in the area. A. killing, to make B. to kill; having made C. to have killed; making D. having killed; making 27. This smart fridge features a(n) ____________ power monitor that displays energy usage in ____________ terms, like “current draw equals leaving 3 LED bulbs on for a day.” A. cutting-edge; equivalent B. integrated; identical C. amazing; digital D. advanced; figurative 28. Wu Guanzhong’s goal as an artist was ____________ Western principles of art with Chinese spirit — a point ____________ the two could meet. A. combining; which B. combined; where C. to combine; at which D. combine; when 29. The green grass and bare rock of Macquarie Island contrast ____________, giving it a wild and natural beauty. A. increasingly B. deliberately C. appropriately D. dramatically 30. He ____________ have read this book because he knows the plot very well, but he ____________ not have written the book report yet because he hasn’t handed in his homework. A. should; may B. must; might C. could; need D. must; should 第二节、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从31-50各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Kwane Stewart stepped outside a Modesto, California, convenience store with his morning coffee and spotted a 31 man sitting with his back against the building. A 32 sat in the man’s lap. Stewart, a vet at an animal shelter, 33 its scratched-off fur and chewed-up skin — common 34 of an allergic reaction to fleas (跳蚤). He approached the man and 35 flea medicine for the dog’s skin, a gift the man 36 accepted. “I remember returning a week and a half later, the 37 was coming back and the rash (皮疹) was gone,” Stewart told the Modesto Bee. The man said his dog was 38 sleeping at night again because it was no longer staying up 39 and chewing. “‘And you know,’ he said, ‘I’m 40 at night. I used to be kept awake.’ He started to cry, thanking me repeatedly, and I got 41 up too,” Stewart says. Stewart was 42 . “When you give back, there is something you get in return that feels much 43 . I knew I wanted to keep doing it,” he told medium. com. Stewart can often be found 44 dark underpasses (地下通道) alone, anywhere he thinks the homeless might 45 , with his medical bag for most of the cases he comes across. He knows there are some people who question 46 the homeless should even have pets. How can they 47 them on the street? “I think that more than 48 , they need a pet and they deserve a pet,” Stewart told the Bee. “They love their pet probably more than the 49 person. Because, you know, the owner is the pet’s 50 .” 31. A. sad B. tired C. sick D. homeless 32. A. pet B. dog C. cat D. child 33. A. found B. examined C. noticed D. felt 34. A. signs B. standards C. phenomena D. appearances 35. A. wanted B. attempted C. promised D. offered 36. A. formally B. possibly C. readily D. unwillingly 37. A. memory B. hair C. man D. time 38. A. finally B. always C. rarely D. immediately 39. A. playing B. running C. scratching D. consuming 40. A. sleeping B. crying C. suffering D. wondering 41. A. set B. cheered C. choked D. warmed 42. A. hooked B. determined C. worried D. annoyed 43. A. larger B. harder C. funnier D. truer 44. A. watching B. wandering C. circling D. clearing 45. A. move out B. stay up C. come from D. camp out 46. A. whether B. when C. where D. how 47. A. look for B. belong to C. adapt to D. care for 48. A. somebody B. anybody C. everybody D. nobody 49. A. generous B. average C. healthy D. normal 50. A. support B. love C. home D. joy 第二部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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 The Summer Science Program (SSP) is a unique immersion experience with a strong culture that has evolved over more than half a century. It is designed to challenge and inspire talented and motivated high school students from around the world Here, young people discover their limits, and then overcome them by working together. Through informal interactions with faculty, participants receive guidance on college and major selection, helping them become more reflective applicants. There is no application fee. While a program fee exists, need-based aid funded by our generous donors allows participants from lower-income families to attend at a fee they can afford. ◆What to Expect Unlike traditional coursework, the program offers hands-on opportunities, allowing participants to do science, not just learn about it. Working in teams of three, they tackle real-world challenges while developing critical skills like time management. Classroom and lab sessions are scheduled six days a week. Classroom time centers on building a foundation in experimental science and the team’s specific research topic. Each team studies its own target, performing the research from data collection to final reporting. The program also includes a Guest Lecture Series, featuring presentations by renowned scientists and trained professionals who offer valuable scientific insights and experiences. Upon completion, the program provides a letter of participation (not an evaluation), though participants may request recommendations from faculty. The program operates under a Code of Honor, with no tests or grades. ◆How to Apply Once you begin your application, we recommend considering the following: Online submission of final research track choice by deadline. Full participation without other programs during the program. A statement of research expectations demonstrating your personal motivation for the program and outlining what you hope to gain from it. The only academic precondition is to complete specific courses needed for the program for a grade and credit by June 2026. We do not require AP or advanced level classes and self-study does not qualify. We will not collect or consider standardized test scores for admission for 2026 (including PSAT, ACT/SAT, and APs). If you have any questions, please read our FAQ or visit our website www.ourssp.org. 51. What do we know about SSP? A. It is free of charge. B. It is famous for its long history. C. It is open to high school students. D. It is aimed at cultural communication. 52. What do participants in SSP do? A. Do research in pairs. B. Learn science by doing. C. Submit an academic paper. D. Cooperate with guest lecturers. 53. What can be inferred about the program’s assessment method? A. It relies on formal exams to measure progress. B. It uses letters of recommendation instead. C. It focuses on individual written evaluations. D. It avoids typical examining and grading. 54. What might be known about the necessary academic background of applicants? A. AP courses are compulsory for admission. B. Self-study is acceptable for required topics. C. Specific credited courses must be completed. D. No prior coursework is needed before applying. 55. What can be inferred about the program’s final certificates for participants? A. No official evaluation document is provided. B. Participants receive a grade-based transcript. C. A formal certificate of achievement is given. D. Faculty recommendations come for all students. B The incident took place, believe it or not, on the playground. I was something of a football player, but I had never been a good player, far less a great one. I played for the mere physical joy that I got out of the game, but I played with a will, and put my whole heart into the game. The result was that, though I had plenty of energy and enthusiasm, I was never picked for my college team. Let me confess frankly that this was only because there was another player in the same position who happened to be much better than me. I considered myself the better sportsman, but he was certainly the greater player. So I never grumbled or complained. I was content to bide my time. And at last my patience was rewarded. It was for me a very special day. Our team had shot up into the final and was meeting its rival. Our star-player sent word at the last moment that he was ill and he could not take the field. Imagine the astonishment in the college camp! The thought was that the game was as good as lost, and so also, I confess, did I, for this player was our trump card (王牌): That is what everybody always said. However, something had to be done, and that something had to be myself! The captain called me up almost apologetically for having failed to recognize my greatness before, and — there I was, on the playground, greeted by the cheers of my friends, and a few jeers from those who had little faith in my prowess. I can tell you that I played like a demon (技艺出众的人). I was here, there and everywhere — now leading the attack, now falling back to help the defense. It was indeed a thrilling moment in my life. For a time, I was the center of all attention, the object of universal applause, and “the observed of all observers”. And, believe it or not, it was I who put in the winning goal. It marked the top of a glorious day. Even now I look back on the episode with unmixed pleasure and satisfaction. 56. What can you learn about the author from the first two paragraphs? A. He was chosen into the college team. B. He intended to be a professional player. C. He performed better than any other player. D. He showed great interest in playing football. 57. What was the author’s patience rewarded? A. He became a replacement for the sick player. B. He helped his school team to enter the final. C. He was finally considered as the trump card. D. He received the captain’s sincere apology. 58. What does the underlined word “jeers” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. enthusiastic greetings B. sympathetic expressions C. indifferent comments D. sarcastic shouts 59. Why did the author say it was a thrilling moment in his life? A. He showed off his patience to the fullest. B. The audience applauded his performance. C. The audience observed players attacking. D. He played attentively in the final match. 60. What can we learn from the author’s experience? A. Patience is the best medicine. B. Care and diligence bring luck. C. Great hopes make a great man. D. Opportunity favors the prepared mind. C The technological singularity (技术奇点) is a theoretical scenario where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, leading to profound and unpredictable changes to human civilization. In theory, this phenomenon is driven by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) that surpasses human cognitive (认知的) capabilities and can autonomously enhance itself. The theory suggests that such advancements could evolve at a pace so rapid that humans would be unable to foresee or stop the process. The implications of reaching this singularity point could be good or disastrous for the human race. For now, the concept stays within the boundaries of science fiction, but nonetheless, it’s still worth thinking about what such a future might look like, so that humanity might steer AI development in such a way as to promote its civilizational interests. The timeline for reaching the technological singularity is a subject of much debate among experts. Ray Kurzweil, one of the most vocal advocates of the singularity, has famously predicted that the singularity is near and will happen by 2045. His prediction is based on trends such as Moore’s law and the increasing rate of technological advancements in fields such as computing, AI and biotechnology. Other experts cast more doubt on the prediction or propose different timelines. Some suggest that while AI will continue to advance, the complexities and unforeseen challenges of achieving superintelligence might delay the singularity beyond this century, if it happens at all. Systems theorist Richard Coren, in his book The Evolutionary Trajectory, projects a singularity in 2140. Technological, ethical and regulatory challenges might all potentially slow the pace of AI development. Moreover, figures such as Roman Yampolskiy point out that predicting the exact timeline is extremely difficult due to the exceptional nature of the singularity itself. The developments leading to a singularity involve many variables, including breakthroughs in AI algorithms, hardware capabilities and socictal factors that are hard to forecast with accuracy. Eamonn Healy, a professor at St. Edward’s University, assumes the evolution, particularly in terms of technological and intellectual advancement, is proceeding at an ever-increasing pace, compressing what used to take millennia into centuries and even shorter time frames. This concept of the acceleration of technological advancements echoes the views of futurists such as Ray Kurzweil, who predict that such changes might occur around the mid-21st century. 61. The underlined word “steer” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________. A. quicken B. restrict C. direct D. predict 62. If an expert foresees the singularity in less than 30 years, who might he team up with? A. Ray Kurzweil and Richard Coren. B. Eamonn Healy and Ray Kurzweil. C. Roman Yampolskiy and Eamonn Healy. D. Richard Coren and Roman Yampolskiy. 63. What best describes Roman Yampolskiy’s attitude toward predicting the singularity? A. Reserved. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Neutral. 64. Why do some experts believe the singularity may not come within this century? A. AI algorithms have already reached their peak. B. Various practical and moral problems may slow down AI progress. C. Human civilization refuses to accept superintelligence. D. Moore’s law no longer works in modern technology. 65. Which statement best summarizes the passage? A. The singularity is a guaranteed event with clear benefits. B. The singularity’s timeline and implications remain-uncertain. C. Experts agree the singularity will occur by 2045 without delay. D. AI development is accelerated due to regulatory obstacles. D In 1926, this young man was fired from his job, and his first animation studio soon went bankrupt, leaving him penniless and sleeping in a friend’s garage. Worse still, the copyright of his Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was stolen by the distributor, and his core team members were poached (挖走) Plagued by long-term overwork and stress, he later suffered from chronic illnesses and lung cancer, which severely undermined his health. It would have been easy to point at the world for turning its back on him. Yet he refused to surrender — he grabbed his sketches and built a brand-new dream world that has enchanted generations. You must have guessed that this man was Walt Disney, who achieved extraordinary success later Hence, stop wasting your time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow. The seeds, and the power to grow them, are contained in the human mind. Success is a choice and not a chance. You can be a success if only you make the right choice. You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem. Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their life. They are leaves tossed by the winds of chance blown about with any sudden change in the weather. You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for whatever happens in your life. Losers think that everything happens by accident while successful people realize that they are responsible. Everything happens as a result of something. Trace the thread of what sets a thing in motion, and the ability to steer its outcome follows naturally. Thoughts and beliefs cause everything. We are responsible for what we consciously choose to accept and believe. Rooted in these inner beliefs, our confidence takes shape, and one generally rises to the level that one expects. Our success depends upon our level of confidence. Our attitudes and actions are a result of habits ingrained in us over a period of time, which are themselves shaped and reinforced by our underlying thoughts and beliefs. We are responsible for either consolidating good habits or kicking bad habits and consciously replacing them with consistently practiced good habits. If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks. In short, in all areas of your life, whether they are financial, physical, emotional, or spiritual, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success. 66. What is the purpose of mentioning the artist’s experiences at the beginning of the passage? A. To detail the hardships Walt Disney faced in the early stages of his career. B. To highlight the common challenges faced by pioneers in the initial stage of his career. C. To illustrate how an individual’s response to adversity can shape their ultimate outcome. D. To prove that creative individuals are more likely to suffer from health problems under stress. 67. People with low self-esteem are compared to leaves because they __________. A. are ready to change their minds B. are easily affected by windy weather C. don’t have the power to face their fate D. can’t exercise control over themselves 68. According to the passage, which statement is true about people’s attitudes toward success and failure? A. A chess champion thinks his repeated victories come from chance match situations. B. A failed entrepreneur sees his business failure as the result of sudden economic changes. C. A popular writer believes his long-term success comes from public favor. D. A losing runner thinks his failure in the game lies in his own poor training habits. 69. It can be inferred from Paragraph 6 that __________. A. we must answer for the path we take B. attitudes and actions are the root cause of success C. thoughts and beliefs are the result of our habits D. setting our expectations is essential before taking action 10. Which is the best title for the passage? A. Success Is a Choice B. The Secrets of Success C. Develop Our Confidence D. How to Achieve Success 第Ⅰ卷（共35分） 注意事项：用黑色墨水的钢笔或签字笔将答案写在答题纸上，不能使用修改液。 第一节、阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 阅读短文，并按照题目要求用英语回答问题。 The first time I saw Lindy run, he moved fast, running against the wind, and his eyes looked at something only he could see. Lindy was a retired racing dog. He used to be the fastest on the race ground, but he had no goal anymore. I took Lindy home from an animal rescue group. When racing dogs grow old and slow, they need new families. Many of them may be thrown away when they cannot make money for their owners. I thought I was helping Lindy. But finally, it was Lindy who helped and saved me. When I was eleven, I was found to have Type 1 diabetes (糖尿病). At that time, it was hard to control my blood sugar. There were no smart glucose (葡萄糖) check machines or insulin (胰岛素) pumps. I only did simple tests and often guessed my health condition. Later, I knew I also had ADHD (多动症). This made me focus too hard on one thing sometimes, but also easily forget important things, which was dangerous. Gradually, Lindy and I formed a habit of running together on the paths near my home. Before running, he would watch me prepare my things carefully. It seemed that he knew our daily order. He would nudge my pockets with his nose and smell for the glucose pills I always took with me. If he found the pills, he would stay calm and wait. If not, he would keep pushing my pockets softly, as if reminding me not to forget them. He learned to check my pills and wait for my sign to start running. One afternoon, I suddenly felt very dizzy while we were running. My blood sugar fell quickly. I put my hand into my pocket, but there were no pills. Because of my ADHD, I hurried out carelessly and left the pills at home. My sight became dark and unclear, and I fell down on the path. Lindy did not feel scared. He barked loudly and kept barking until a passing woman saw me and came quickly. “Hey! Is he okey?” she asked, eyeing Lindy as he continued his siren-like call. I tried to speak, but my lips barely moved. “Diabetes ... low ...” She instantly took a chocolate bar from her bag and gave it to me. The sugar made me feel better soon. Lindy did something that no medical machine could do: he called for help when I could not save myself. When I look back, I find Lindy and I are much alike. We are both influenced by “speed”. He was fast on the race ground, while my mind was always restless and quick to jump from one thought to another. However, we found comfort and a reason to carry on with life in each other. We should be kind and respectful to animals, because we protect and care for one another. 71. What impacts did ADHD bring to the author? (no more than 13 words) 72. How do you understand the underlined word? (1 word) 73. What happened to the author according to paragraph 4? (no more than 12 words) 74. How did Lindy successfully rescue the author? (no more than 10 words). 75. How are you inspired from the story? Please explain it. (no more than 20 words) 第二节、书面表达（共1小题；共25分） 76．假定你是李津，你的英国笔友Peter最近在社交媒体（如TikTok、Facebook、Twitter）和文化论坛上注意到，中国的“工匠精神”正受到越来越多英国年轻人的关注和讨论，相关话题的点击量和讨论热度持续上升。他对此十分感兴趣，特意写信向你了解相关内容，请根据以下要点回信： 1．在你心目中，中国的“工匠精神”的核心品质是什么；（列举2-3点） 2．请你介绍位你心中最能体现工匠精神的代表人物； 3．谈谈青少年学习工匠精神的意义。 要求： 1．字数不少于120字； 2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； 3．可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 4．文中不得出现真实姓名和学校名称。 Dear Peter, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 此处不答题 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Jin 高二年级阶段性监测 英语试卷 听力：BCACB ABCCA BCABA 单选：CDACD DDACB CACDB 完形填空：DBCAD CBACA CAABD ADBBC 阅读理解： A: CBDCA B: DADBD C: CBABB D: CDBAA 阅读表达： 1. He had difficulty focusing on one thing and easily forgot important things. It made him focus hard on one things and easily forget important things. （两个评分点：一个是不能专注；另一个是很容易忘记重要的事情） 2. Push./Push gently./Touch softly. 3. He felt dizzy and fell down because his blood sugar dropped quickly. The author fell down due to low blood sugar. （两个评分要点：要提到摔倒了，要写出摔倒的原因--血糖下降） 4. He barked loudly and successfully drew a woman’s attention. By barking loudly and successfully attracting a passer-by’s attention. By barking loudly to attract others' attention. By barking loudly to draw attention. （两个评分点，一个是大声叫，一个是吸引路人/他人的注意） 5. Open. Eg. We should treat animals kindly and cherish mutual companionship. We should be kind to animals and respect them so that we can care for each other. （结合本文，此题应该往人和动物的关系上去答，如果不是减1分） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $