陕西咸阳市2025-2026学年度第二学期期末质量检测高二英语试题

2025~2026学年度第二学期期末质量检测 数 高二英语试题 注意事项： 1.本试卷共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。 2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。 3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需 改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。涂写在本试卷上无效。 4.作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。 5.考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试卷不回收。 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。'录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到 答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1.How does Susan sound? A.Nervous. B.Excited. C.Bored. 2.What are the speakers talking about? A.A famous writer. B.The woman's career plan. C.A popular new movie. 3.Where are the speakers going? A.The library. B.The gym. C.The church. 4.Why won't the man lend the woman his team shirt? 翩 A.He lent it to others. B.He wants to wear it himself.C.His mother is washing it. 5.When will Jim come back? A.On July 10. B.On July 11. C.,On July 12. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段录音，每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。 听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。 每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 0 6.What does the woman plan to do this weekend? A.Ride in a national park. B.Hike in the mountains. 'C.Climb ied rocks. 7.Where will the woman stay? A.At a hotel. B.At a friend's house. C.At a relative's home.T 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-1-(共10页) 0 CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.What does the woman care.about? A.Losing weight. B.Eating healthily. C.Exercising hard. 9.What is the most difficult for the man to change? A.His reliance on packaged food. B.His addiction to sugary food. C.His dislike for fruits and vegetables. 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Old friends. B.Husband and wife. C.Doctor and patient. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11.What is the main focus of their talk? A.The topic of their geography project. B.The research methods of geography. C.The ways to preserve wetlands. 12.What does Peter think of the current situation of wetlands? A.Confusing. B.Alarming. C.Promising. 13.Why are wetlands important according to Rachel? A.They bring economic benefits. B.They offer food to farmers. C.They help make water clean. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14.What is the problem with Jason's speech? A.The delivery. B.The length. C.The content. 15.What does the woman say about memorizing the speech? A.Reading the speech repeatedly. B.Connecting with his experiences. C.Using an outline and cue cards. 16.What is the woman's final suggestion? A.Tell humorous stories. B.Use food-related topics. C.Mind body language. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17.What is the purpose of the speech? A.To display art tools. B.To advertise software. C.To introduce an AI event. 18.Which of the following is included in the event? A.A robot competition. B.A hands-on'workshop. C.An AI safety discussion. 19.What is required to attend the event? A.Registering online. B.Submitting a paper: C.Buying a'tieket. 20.What will the audience probably do next? A.Complete a test. B.Go to.a lecture.. C.Scan a QR codeido 高二英语期末试题(XY)-2-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP 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 African Impact in Zambia Best for medical volunteering Program length:2-4 weeks Starting from:2,650 for 2 weeks What's included:accommodation in a volunteer house,3 meals a day,airport pickup,24/7 support,workshops and training. VPros: Get a well-rounded experience by volunteering at hospitals,local homes,and community health education centers. .Stay at a fully equipped volunteer house with a pool. xCons: .Those without training or qualifications may be limited to observation or health education. The 4-week time limit may not be enough for some volunteers wishing to stay longer and immerse(使沉浸)themselves in a project. With African Impact,you'll jump into a flexible 2-to 4-week program of medical volunteering focused on supporting communities in need around the Livingstone area.Projects address topics like public health,physical health and disease prevention,and health education.You will find opportunities to assist in a range of activities,with more focus on your personal areas of knowledge and interest, Project coordinators (help support your professional development throughout the experience. Outside of volunteering,Livingstone is a stone's throw from Victoria Falls and other areas of amazing natural beauty in Zambia.As a volunteer,you'll stay at a comfortable volunteer house,where you might meet many new friends with similar interests. Not only did I truly feel the impact that the medical project I took part in had on local communities,but I also made the most amazing memories!It also truly helped me realize what I want to do with my future. -Catherine 21.Why do some volunteers feel unsatisfied according to the text? A.The accommodation is costly. B.Training is not offered. C.The project duration is short. D.The meals are all local. 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-3-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指App 22.What can we know about the volunteer work? A.It mainly runs in big hospitals. B.It requires rich medical experience. C.It matches volunteers'strengths. D.It provides volunteers with payment. 23.What did Catherine gain from the project? A.Clear career goals. B.A medical degree certificate. C.New lifelong friends. D.A free trip to Victoria Falls. B Hua Mengli was born in 1995 in Zhenjiang,Jiangsu Province.In 2010,Hua's father rented more than 13.3 hectares of land in a village.He used the land for conventional farming.However,a lack of innovation made it hard for him to run the farm.In the hope of saving her father's farm,Hua in 2013 enrolled in Jiangsu Vocational College of Agriculture and Forestry and majored in horticultural ( technology. After her graduation in 2016,Hua and four like-minded friends joined her father's farm.Almost immediately,they had to deal with poor sales.After visiting various markets,they realized they had to innovate their farming techniques.They spent the next 11 months transforming the farm into an ecological circular agriculture base.The transformation was a tumning point;since then,the farm has generated an output value of 32 million yuan annually. As part of her farm management,Hua has focused on technological innovation and application.In 2018,some farmers'strawberry seedlings died,which resulted in massive losses.Hua decided to identify the cause.She spent three months testing hundreds of formulas,until she found the right culture medium formula for strawberry seedlings.She helped the farmers'avoid future losses,and she improved both strawberry yield and quality. Hua has not hesitated to share the technologies she has developed with other farmers.She organized a team to provide assistance and technical guidance to farmers:The team is composed of 49 young graduates,all of whom majored in agriculture.She has also provided technological training to more than 22,000 people,supported more than 700 farmers in growing crops and helped farmers increase their incomes by a combined 120 million yuan. When asked about her plans for the future,Hua says,"I am willing to put down roots in the countryside,and to work in the fields.Rural areas have great potential,and agriculture will thrive.I will lead farmers and more young people to advance rural revitalization (). 24.What can be learned about Hua's father's farm? A.It mainly grew strawberries. B.It improved after technical reform. C.It earned big profits at first. D.It got government financial support. 25.What was the purpose of Hua's experiments on formulas? A.To solve a crop crisis. B.To develop new varieties. C.To expand small farms. D.To advertise farmers'products. 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-4-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP 26.What does Hua's words in the last paragraph imply? A.She wants to adjust her business goals. B.She plans to live and work in cities. C.She holds faith in rural agriculture. D.She intends to increase crop output. 27.How does the author present Hua Mengli's story in the passage? A.By showing different farming styles. B.By comparing her with other local farmers. C.By introducing past farming history. D.By describing problems and her solutions. c In April 2026,some of the world's most powerful technology companies made a striking announcement:they are now using artificial intelligence-AI-to help build and improve AI itself. Companies like OpenAI,Anthropic,and Google DeepMind have quietly set a new goal:to create AI systems that can do their own research and automate (the process of scientific discovery. Anthropic,the company behind the popular AI assistant Claude,recently revealed that its AI'now writes up to90 percent of the company's own code-the instructions that tell computers what to do. Meanwhile,OpenAI,one of the world's leading AI labs,has announced plans to launch an "AI research intern ()within six months.This intern would be able to independently handle a small number of specific research problems-without any help from a human. The idea of AI improving itself is not new,but the speed at which it is now happening has surprised many experts.Jakub Pachocki,OpenAI's chief scientist,told MIT Technology Review that he believes we are approaching a point where AI models could work "indefinitely"-meaning continuously-on complex tasks,much like a human researcher."We will have an era where there are entire research labs inside data centers,"he said. However,this exciting vision also raises serious concerns.Experts warn that self-improving AI systems could become difficult to control.If an AI makes errors in one step of a long chain of tasks,those mistakes could build up一a problem known as“error accumulation(积累)”.A more alarming worry is that such systems could be used to design dangerous tools,including biological weapons or cyberattacks. Despite the risks,many in the tech industry remain optimistic.They argue that self-improving AI could speed up progress in science and medicine,helping researchers find cures for diseases faster than ever before.The question is not whether this technology will arrive-but whether humanity will be prepared when it does. 28.What is the new target set by three major AI companies? A.Building AI to automate its own research. B.Applying AI to cure diseases more quickly. C.Using AI to train more research interns. D.Developing AI to write software code. 29.What can be concluded from Jakub Pachocki's words? A.Data centers will be replaced by modern labs soon. B.AI will carry out long-term complicated research work. C.Some jobs for human researchers might disappear gradually. D.AI is able to finish research projects within one single night. 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-5-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP 30.Why are some experts concerned about self-improving AI? A.It may slow down medicine research. B.It may suffer accumulated task errors. T C.It may occupy too many server facilities. D.It may waste plenty of energy resources. 31.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? A.Hidden Dangers of Self-Improving AI B.Great Value of Self-Improving AI 0 C.Fast Progress of Self-Improving AI D.Double sides of Self-Improving AI D For centuries,it was believed that the production of oxygen relied on photosynthesis（光合作用). Plants use sunlight to turn CO2 into oxygen,as we all know.However,the discovery of dark oxygen produced in environments with little or no sunlight challenges this long-held assumption. 0 In 2013,Scottish scientist Andrew made this discovery by accident while conducting deep-sea mining research.He measured rising levels of oxygen as he went deeper.He could not help thinking his 谢 岛 measuring devices were incorrect and dismissed the reading entirely,as he assumed the only way to produce oxygen was through photosynthesis.With no light source,it seemed impossible that oxygen could exist on the deep seabed,one of the coldest and darkest places on the Earth. 0 忠 However,over the last 10 years,Andrew's team have been conducting more marine experiments. 乒 They enclosed a section of the seabed within a space and measured the oxygen levels over time.They also 色 expected a reduction in the levels of oxygen due to consumption by organisms ()However, oxygen levels consistently inereased,proving that oxygen was being produced in the dark depths of the 少 哦 ocean.In fact,in some experiments,oxygen levels rose to more than three times the background 0潮 concentration.One potential explanation for the increased oxygen levels is the existence of polymetallic nodules(多金属结核)，which use an electric charge to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. 性 学 This could revolutionize deep-sea mining primarily because these polymetallic nodules contain metals which are essential for everyday life,especially for batteries.Mining companies view the metals as a new, highly sought-after resource.However,the production of this dark oxygen may be vital for deep-sea 0 ecosystems,yet disturbing this process could be harmful to species relying on it. Hence,it is wise to take caution and properly weigh the costs and benefits of deep-sea mining."This discovery tells us that nature still has countless secrets to explore,"said Andrew. 32.Why did Andrew first dismiss his discovery in 2013? A.His team lacked enough funding. B.His equipment stopped working. 0 C.It went against accepted science. D.It was made in a wrong season. 33.How did Andrew's team prove oxygen production in the deep sea? A.By using a new larger research ship. B.By adding more CO2 to the water samples. $ C.By removing part of the sea creatures. D.By tracking oxygen shifts in an enclosed area. 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-6-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP 600000000 0 8 34.What does the underlined word "sought-after"in paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Completely useless. B.Environmentally friendly. ooooooooo 邪 888888888 数 C.Easily produced. D.Widely popular. 898 35.What is Andrew's attitude towards the discovery of dark oxygen? 000000000 A.He finds it a proof of nature's mysteries. B.He considers it a danger to sea species. 000000000 000000000 C.He doubts its value for further research D.He thinks it a reminder to limit mining. B88883388 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) O0。OOO。OO 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 学 校 In a world driven by test scores and productivity,art is often seen as a luxury or an elective.But recent research suggests this common assumption is mistaken.36 They build stronger creative thinking and emotional intelligence through these pursuits.One study even found that art participants scored 20%higher on empathy tests. Why does art have such a powerful effect on young minds?37 When a child paints or plays an 姓 名 杯 杯 instrument,the brain must coordinate perception ()movement,memory,and emotion all at once. A 2024 Swiss study of over 2,000 children found that those receiving regular arts training consistently outperformed their peers in problem-solving tasks. 38 Children often struggle to put complex feelings into words.Art gives them another language to 班 级 express their own inner world.Through colors,sounds,or movements,they can express what they cannot otherwise share.This process helps them understand and manage their own moodsa'skill vitar for mental health. The value of art extends well into adulthood as well.In an age when AI can generate content from existing information,uniquely human strengths-imagination,original thinking,moral judgment-are 考 号 becoming more valuable.Art education nurtures (exactly these essential human qualities.Students with art backgrounds learn to approach problems without ready-made answers.39 御 御 That is why art education deserves a central place in our schools.Policymakers and parents should no longer see art as an extra thing.Instead,they need to recognize it as an essential part of the school 试 场 curriculum. 40 Engagement with artistic pursuits builds creativity,empathy,and the inner strength to face life's challenges. A.Art,in essence,is about making better human beings. B.Much of the explanation lies in how the human brain works. 000O00000 ooooooooo ooooooooO C.Some educators argue that art is difficult to measure in standardized tests. 8 8888 D.Another benefit is that art provides a safe space for emotional expression. ● E.Math and science courses are always prioritized over art classes in most schools. 00.000000 ooooooooO F.They embrace uncertainty,which prepares them for careers that no machine can replace G.It shows students engaged in regular artistic activities such as drawing or music gain clear benefits ● 888888888 000000000 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-7-(共10页) ooooooooo ǒǒǒǒǒǒǒ CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Like many people in the UK,I grew up with a narrow understanding of health.If I felt anxious or tired,I just 41 it and carried on.If I had a headache,I took painkillers.There was very little 42 given to why symptoms (appeared or how to prevent them. It wasn't until my early thirties,while working in a(n)43 advertising job,that everything caught up with me.I was 44 burnt out.One of the most alarming 45 was the way my heart would beat unevenly-loud uneven throbs (that 46 my chest every few minutes.I went to the hospital,but doctors said they could do nothing except 47 it.So I turned to acupuncture () I didn't know much about it,but something about it 48 to me.Through acupuncture,I found a kind of calm I hadn't 49 in years.My mind cleared,my body felt stronger,and those frightening 50 became less noticeable. That experience 51 my interest.I began reading everything I could about acupuncture,not just the practical 52,but the basic philosophy.I discovered that Chinese medicine teaches us that health isn't something to hand over to someone else to 53.Instead,it's something to 54 and tend to every day-through our food,our emotional lives,our ability to 55 stress,and our relationship with nature and the seasons. 41.A.discussed B.predicted C.recorded D.ignored 42.A.consideration B.reputation C.expansion D.permission 43.A.rewarding B.interesting C.demanding D.easing 44.A.regularly B.fortunately C.completely D.sincerely 45.A.excuses B.signs C.chances D.rules 46.A.shook B.restored C.warmed D.examined 47.A.keep in touch with B.take advantage of C.keep an eye on D.take control of 48.A.referred B.appealed C.belonged D.replied 49.A.needed B.forgotten C.doubted D.experienced 50.A.backaches B.heartbeats C.footprints D.headaches 51.A.stirred B.distracted C.killed D.dominated 52.A.costs B.risks C.benefits D.policies 53.A.fix B.test C.recite D.delay 54.A.purchase B.calculate C.question D.respect 55.A.cause B.handle C.accuse D.increase 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The 2026 International Youth Poetry Festival,a China-Arab special session,56. (hold) 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-8-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫描ApP from May 9 to 17.Around 100 poets,writers and translators from China and 13 Arab countries gathered 57 (seek)like-minded people through poetry. Ai Kou was among them,and she was 58. (great)pleased to have deep conversations with literary creators from the Arab world."At this festival,Ive made friends with poets from various countries,"she said,59. (add)that no matter what people's cultural backgrounds are, poetry can always reach the softest place in the human heart. During the festival,all guests visited the Great Wall,on 60. they enjoyed poetry recitals,music,dance and other wonderful performances.Nabil Suleiman,a Syrian writer,said young poets from China and Arab countries 61. (inspire)by the ancient landmark could create new works."The Great Wall is one of China's most iconic 62. （symbol),”Ai Kou explained.Since most Arab guests were visiting China for the first time,they were filled with excitement. Ai Kou often uscd translation apps to communicate 63. foreign poets.The apps might produce minor inaccuracies in poetic translation,yet these differences could spark fresh creative ideas. "This is the charm of poetry,"Ai Kou said."We come from different cultures,64. all of us still value sincerity in poetry'writing.Over the past few days,we 65. (break) down language barriers and become much closer by sharing works and thoughts." 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）】 第一节（满分15分) 假定你是某国际学校学生李华，现得知本地文旅机构正在招募暑期“英文研学向导志愿者 (English Study Tour Guide Volunteer)”,主要负责带领外国中学生游览名胜、讲解民俗。请你给相 关部门负责人写一封申请信，内容包括： (1)你的基本信息及优势； (2)表达工作意愿。 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。 Dear Hiring Manager, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分) 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-9-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP 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。 On the morning of our long-awaited graduation day,expectation filled the air as I,together with my best friends,Sarah,Maria and Grace gathered our bags,waited for the plane and set about our adventure to Barcelona.For months,we had been dreaming about this moment,which marked the end of years of burying ourselves in hard work and staying dedicated.It was three months ago in a history class that we 0 were drawn to its rich history,from the medieval（中世s纪的)streets of the Gothic Quarter to the innovative architecture of Antoni Gaudi. The happiness of burying ourselves in a new culture,filled with amazing and new food and friendly people,heightened our excitement.However,despite our enthusiasm,we couldn't ignore the fact that none of us spoke Spanish so fluently.On the day before setting off,we were still hesitant about whether to go or not.While surfing on the Internet for advice,we found that most people travelling to Barcelona considered the locals friendly and warm-hearted ones who are always willing to offer help.A sense of relief and expectation took the place of our worries.We made up our minds to go there. 政 As we stepped off the plane,bathed in warm Spanish sunshine,our spirits rose high.We kicked off our journey with a wander down Las Ramblas,enjoying the energy and talent of street performers.Down by the street,the traditional buildings and precious cultural sites were a true feast for the eyes. 燕 擗 Yet,as the days went by,unforeseen challenges began to take place.On the last day of the journey, 史 as we were lost in the beauty of the amazing squares and traditional buildings,Sarah suggested that we could play the game of cat and mouse to better explore the architecture.After arranging our roles,we ran 湖 in different directions to hide,while the eat,Sarah,began to count down to find and catch us. 世 注意： 哦 (1)续写词数应为150个左右； 0 (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Hiding myself in the corner of a hall,I carefully observed Sarah. Panic seized our group as we found Sarah's left arm bleeding. 締 高二英语期末试题(XYS)-10-(共10页) CS扫描全能王 3亿人都在用的扫指ApP