甘肃省临洮中学2025年-2026年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（二）

甘肃省临祧中学高二年级期末考试卷（二） 英 语 考生注意： 1.满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对 应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题 区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 3.本卷命题范围：高考范围。 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.What does the man want the woman to do? A.Buy an apartment. B.Move the furniture. C.Clean up the floor. 2.Who will be the president of the Students'Union? A.Jim. B.Bill. C.Melissa. 3.What's the woman's attitude to Henry's behavior? A.Doubtful. B.Admiring. C.Confused. 4.Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a hospital. B.In a restaurant. C.In a supermarket. 5.What time is it now? A.At 3:30 pm. B.At 4:00 pm. C.At 5:15 pm. 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 6.Why is the man unwilling to take the subway? A.Its station is far away. B.It costs too much money. C.Its route is complicated. 7.What will the man do next? A.Call a taxi. B.Contact the hotel. C.Cancel his reservation. 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第1页（共8页）】 6384B 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8.Which of the following does Alison like doing? A.Meeting people. B.Filing documents. C.Doing the typing. 9.What's the man's advice to Alison? A.Going into business. B.Getting more education. C.Talking with her boss. 10.What does the man offer to do for Alison? A.Help with her study. B.Introduce a job to her. C.Provide some information. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11.How does David look at first? A.Anxious. B.Excited. C.Confident. 12.Where is David's brother? A.In Europe. B.In Mexico City. C.In New York. 13.How will David wire the money most probably? A.Through the bank. B.Through Western Union. C.Through the post office. 听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。 14.What kind of party will the girl probably have? A.A pool party. B.An ice-skating party. C.A roller-skating party. 15.What do the speakers mean at the end of the conversation? A.They decide to invite more friends to come. B.They will decorate the birthday cake together. C.They may not have winter animals at the party. 16.What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A.Brother and sister. B.Neighbors. C.Friends. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17.Who will be quizzed on the questions? A.Junior students. B.School teachers. C.High school students. 18.Why are special workshops to be planned? A.To develop students'ability to live independently. B.To encourage more students to enter university. C.To help form students'healthy eating habits. 19.What is Damian Hinds? A.A university professor. B.The Education Secretary. C.President of Unite Students. 20.What is the passage mainly about? A.The quiz before entering the university. B.The management of students'daily life. C.The introduction to various universities. 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第2页（共8页）】 6384B 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。 Find Your Club,Find Your Fun Debate Club Do you have strong opinions and try to express them persuasively?Join Debate Club!We meet every Wednesday after school in Room 206 to exchange ideas on various social and global affairs.Through friendly but demanding debates,you will build confidence to speak in public, learn to appreciate different viewpoints,and develop advanced critical thinking skills.Sign up and find your voice! Volunteer Club Are you ready to turn your kindness into action?We organize community service activities every Sunday morning to make a difference together.Visit and chat with seniors at nursing homes,clean up our local parks,and help those in need.Join us to build connections,show kindness,and grow social responsibility.Let's create real change in our community-one helping hand at a time. Kayak Club Join Kayak Club to discover the fun of paddling(用桨划船)！We provide all equipment and expert guidance.Improve your fitness and focus while exploring the waterways.No experience neededjust bring your interest!It's perfect for beginners seeking adventure and relaxation.Join us and find your rhythm on the water! Creative Repair Club Don't throw it out-give it a new look!Join us every Friday in Art Room 303 to learn sewing,mending and creative upcycling.It's a fun,hands-on activity to fight waste,develop creativity,and express your unique style.By giving old items new life,you'll not only improve practical skills but also contribute to a greener future.Be part of our green initiative-repair,create and inspire with us! 21.Which one is suitable for students hoping to improve critical thinking skills? A.Kayak Club. B.Debate Club. C.Volunteer Club. D.Creative Repair Club. 22.What is required for you to join Kayak Club? A.A fitness test. B.Relevant experience. C.Your own equipment. D.Interest and willingness. 23.What do Volunteer Club and Creative Repair Club have in common? A.They meet on weekends. B.They require special skills. C.They have a positive influence. D.They are perfect for beginners. 及 Two years ago,I went on a trip to Ireland,a place full of mystery and charm().As soon as I arrived on the beautiful island,I felt the fresh sea wind and saw the green sights that seemed to go on forever. In Dublin,I walked through the narrow streets of Temple Bar.The locals were very friendly and always willing to help.They shared their stories and traditions with me,making me feel like I was part of their community.I visited a local market where I saw all kinds of handmade crafts(手工艺品)and tasted delicious traditional food..The vendors(小贩)were so kind and told me about the history behind their products.I also explored the beautiful parks and gardens,where I saw many people enjoying the sunshine and the natural beauty. 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第3页（共8页）】 6384B I also visited a small village in the west of Ireland.There,I experienced the simple and real countryside life.The people in the village were warm and welcoming.I stayed with a local family,and the grandmother taught me how to make traditional Irish soda bread.The kitchen was full of the smell of the freshly baked bread,and when I ate,I felt it was as delicious as I had never tasted.I also helped them with some farm work,like feeding the animals and collecting eggs.It was a great way to experience the Irish way of life. The Irish culture,with its old traditions and the spirit of togetherness,left a lasting mark on me.It made me understand the importance of protecting our own cultural traditions and the value of friendship.This trip to Ireland was not just a journey to a beautiful country, but a journey into the heart of a culture that will always be special in my memory. 24.What was the author's first impression on her arrival in Ireland? A.Natural beauty. B.Friendly locals. C.Crowded streets. D.Historical buildings. 25.What can we learn from the author's experience in Dublin? A.She was treated differently. B.The locals live a busy life. C.She enjoyed the sense of community. D.The locals keep handcraft skills secret. 26.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about? A.The influence of tourism on Irish villages. B.The difference between new and old farming ways. C.The role of traditional Irish soda bread in local food. D.A personal experience of country life and cultural traditions. 27.Which word can best describe the author's trip to Ireland? A.Boring. B.Meaningful. C.Challenging. D.Costly. C As artificial intelligence(AI)art generators()take the world by storm,some people wonder if the works from AI art generators should count as art.The technology is still developing and has some problems to iron out,which means there are indeed flaws to consider alongside the incredible artwork a good AI can produce. Art is classed as the product of imagination,skill,experience,and emotion,usually meant to represent something for the public to enjoy.Artists spent time and effort putting their inner worlds onto these works.Machine intelligence also puts a lot of work into sorting through tons of data,linking someone's prompt to datasets,and trying to represent it as best as possible.The difference is that the AI is driven by commands instead of an emotional desire to express itself. AI painters can produce over 1,000 original works of art with every tap of the enter key on a keyboard.But a mass-produced print of the Mona Lisa is worth less than the actual Leonardo da Vinci's painting.Why?Scarcity-there's only one of the original.Should anyone pay for these things?And if an artist puts AI masterpieces up for sale,what should the price be? AI art involves a program mimicking()the work of existing artists to create a new piece according to the request of a human.But who made the artwork,the machine or its user?And can the original artists sue for copyright violation(侵g犯版权)？Such questions complicate the merging of AI and the art industry,while fueling arguments against recognizing Al-generated art as marketable artistic products. Once we've answered those questions,we can solve the really big one:When an Al- generated painting wins an award,who gets the prize? 28.What does the underlined word "flaws"in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Weaknesses. B.Advances. C.Benefits. D.Rules. 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第4页（共8页）】 6384B 29.How is AI art different from human art? A.It is the product of experience. B.It costs less money to produce. C.It combines different styles of works. D.It is not a mirror of humans'emotions. 30.Why does the author mention Mona Lisa in the third paragraph? A.To prove the popularity of classic artworks. B.To introduce a new way of preserving art masterpieces. C.To present the potential trouble with the value of Al art. D.To show the advantages of AI painters over human artists. 31.What can we infer from paragraph 4? A.AI art promotes the sale of artistic products. B.AI art makes copyright issues more complicated. C.Artists can create more works with the help of Al. D.There will be less competition in the art industry. D Changing everyday habits,such as how people shower,report leaks,and flush ( toilets,could help reduce England's projected daily water shortfall of five billion liters, according to a new report led by University of Surrey.However,the study stresses that success depends on building a stronger evidence base within the water department. Professor Benjamin Gardner,lead author of the study,said,"The water department knows that behavior change matters,but it needs to do more to connect with what we know around how people use water.Most initiatives so far have focused on increasing motivation to save water.That approach has its limits.People do not consciously decide how long to shower,for example.They simply do it,the same way,every day.Telling people how many liters of water they are using is unlikely to change that. Experts identified fixing or reporting household leaks,showering,and toilet flushing as the top priorities for behavior change.Showers typically use between six and 15 liters per minute,and roughly one quarter of drinking water used in UK homes goes toward flushing toilets.Four of the six highest-priority behaviors take place in the bathroom. Dr Pablo Pereira-Doel,co-author of the study,said,"We know from our own research that real-time feedback (during a shower,delivered at the moment the behavior is happening,can meaningfully reduce how long people spend under the water.That kind of intervention()works precisely because it does not rely on people remembering to act differently.It meets them in the moment.What this report shows is that the department needs to invest in understanding those moments far more systematically,across all the behaviors that matter,before it can design solutions that will actually stick. The study also points to a broader issue.Many water companies have carried out relevant behavior change research but do not share their findings,often for commercial reasons.The authors of the study suggest that standardized behavioral science tools could allow companies to share insights with each other without revealing sensitive information. 32.Why does Professor Benjamin Gardner think increasing motivation less effective? A.The water department puts less emphasis. B.Rewards often turn out insufficient. C.People are unaware of such initiatives. D.Many water-use behaviors are habitual. 33.What does Dr Pablo Pereira-Doel say about designing workable interventions? A.It involves providing a quiet setting. B.It should rely on repeated reminders. C.It should be based on further research. D.It demands water users'real-time feedback. 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第5页（共8页）】 6384B 34.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A.Existing research hasn't been made full use of. B.Doing research is tough for water companies. C.Companies often exchange sensitive findings. D.Behavioral science tools have been standardized. 35.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Monitor Systems in the Bathroom B.Change Household Habits of Water Use C.Limits of Motivation-Based Saving Water D.Challenges Facing the UK's Government 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。 While a joke would make 10 young men laugh,it could as well annoy 10 women.For that reason,pay attention to our tips as soon as you decide to involve humor in your marketing and advertising campaigns! 36 There are so many different types of humor,and each type appeals to specific demographics().For a humorous marketing campaign to kick off,you must have a complete understanding of the demographics you sell products to.Study the humor that works for them with all your heart.Look through forums,newspapers,and social media comments. 37 Keep your message relevant to your brand,products and services. If you sell software solutions,which is a serious service that's generally used by professionals and companies,you must approach funny angles (that relate to your brand,products and services.38.But they'd better contain at least several significant links that'll allow people to figure out the connections on their own! Keep humor simple. Simplicity is always appreciated,especially in humor.39-they'd rather laugh without paying too much thought!Keeping your ideas simple will give you the chance to gain the necessary effect without involving too much budget,time,and attention in a single campaign. Diversify jokes and explore new angles. 40.You'll need to diversify your jokes and explore new angles of humor on a constant basis.Know when to stop pushing your ads by observing people's reactions.Even if your ad has been extremely appreciated for one month,its performance might significantly drop due to people getting tired.When your feedback keeps decreasing,it's time to think of something new！ A.Know your target audience B.Let your customers tell you what's funny C.Jokes sometimes can make people feel uncomfortable D.Your content or ads shouldn't be entirely related to your offers E.People don't really enjoy jokes that are too complicated to understand F.Jokes can get old very quickly,and when they do,they become annoying G.Then find what will give you some ideas about how to start your funny campaign 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第6页（共8页）】 6384B 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。 Eight-year-old Liam Parker was rushing to school with his schoolbag on his back as usual.With the 41 of having to be there on time,Liam felt nothing would stop his step. 42,he spotted a silver car parked under the sun.Inside the car,there was a baby whose face was red.The little one wouldn't stop 43,and Liam knew he had to do something about it.First,he 44 the car window,but no other one appeared.The baby was all by himself and there were no adults 45 Although he wasn't sure what to do,Liam knew he needed to get the baby out of the 46 car.When he tried to open the doors,he realized they were all locked. Without 47,he picked a rock from the ground and hit hard against the window. 48 and not knowing if he had done the right thing,Liam 49 the baby. The baby's damp()skin pressed against Liam's 50 as he took hold of him carefully.Liam 51 him gently and whispered,"Don't worry.You're safe now. Suddenly,a woman's 52 could be heard."What are you doing to my car?!" Liam 53.His hands started trembling()even more.The woman was angry,but then she saw her car window and her 54.She started kissing her baby,and then turned to Liam and said,“Young man,you are a hero.” But before he could say anything,Liam heard the school bell ring and started 55 towards the school. 41.A.adventure B.thought C.appeal D.instance 42.A.Moreover B.Therefore C.However D.Anyhow 43.A.complaining B.exploring C.dancing D.crying 44.A.knocked on B.looked for C.broke down D.cleaned up 45.A.in sight B.in danger C.in agreement D.in trouble 46.A.damaged B.hot C.used D.heavy 47.A.apologizing B.focusing C.hesitating D.applying 48.A.Amazed B.Interested C.Bored D.Scared 49.A.contacted B.held C.cured D.tracked 50.A.schoolbag B.sheet C.shirt D.towel 51.A.rocked B.stopped C.taught D.removed 52.A.order B.answer C.whisper D.shout 53.A.froze B.ignored C.hid D.escaped 54.A.goods B.son C.card D.phone 55.A.driving B.walking C.running D.riding 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Originally from Wales in the United Kingdom,Hiley 56 (live)in Norway for more than four decades.As the founder of the Norwegian Taiji Center in Oslo,she is widely recognized as a pioneer of tai chi in the country.But 57 (evident),tai chi is far more than a significant martial art or a form of physical exercise for Hiley-it is a path 58 understanding oneself and connecting with the wider world. Hiley first encountered tai chi at the age of 20,when she learned human movement and art at university.Her academic curiosity about movement,59 (combine)with an artistic fascination with the color black,ultimately led her to tai chi.Later,while 60 (study)for a postgraduate's degree in London,she found a tai chi teacher.The practice struck a deep 61 (impress)within her.After a period of systematic study,she determined 62 (open)her own tai chi school in London.Later,following a personal invitation,Hiley moved to Norway,63 she established a new tai chi school. 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第7页（共8页）】 6384B Hiley's approach to tai chi is gentle,especially with 64 (beginner).She introduces philosophical ideas through movement,showing students how to feel the concepts in their bodies.But her teaching goes far beyond posture.She asks her students as she recognizes that people come to tai chi seeking solutions to 65 wide range of difficulties-physical, emotional or psychological. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是高二学生李华，你校正在组织由外教Mr.Smith选拔两名同学参加英国牛津大学 的夏令营。请你给外教Mr.Smith发一封邮件申请参加，内容包括： 1.自我介绍： 2.申请理由； 3.期待获准。 注意： 1.词数80左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：牛津大学University of Oxford Dear Mr.Smith, Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 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。 When I was in high school,my passion for art was often seen as a distraction()from "serious"subjects.My parents,both engineers,hoped I would follow a more traditional path.It was in this climate of doubt that I met Mr.Anderson,my art teacher. Mr.Anderson was different.His classroom was a safe place of creativity,filled with the smell of paint and possibility.While others saw my painting as a hobby,he saw potential.He would spend extra hours after school,not just teaching me techniques,but discussing the stories behind great artworks and the emotions they showed.He once told me,"True art isn't about perfection;it's about voice.It's about having the courage to show the world how you see it..” Encouraged by his words,I decided to pour my heart into a piece for the annual Provincial Youth Art Competition.I spent weeks on a painting titled The Crossroads,showing a young figure standing at a crossroads,with one path brightly lit and well-trodden,and the other, darker and overgrown,but leading towards a distant,shimmering()light.It was a metaphor(隐喻)for my own struggle.. The day the results were announced,I rushed to the school notice board,my heart pounding.I looked through the list of winners from the bottom up.Third place...not me. Second place...not me.First place...still not my name.A weight settled on my chest.I failed.I wasn't as good as I thought.Maybe my parents were right.I turned away,feeling the dream inside me seeming to break into a million pieces. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 As I was about to leave,I felt a hand on my shoulder. Twenty years later,standing in my own art studio,that moment remains vivid. 【高二期末考试卷（二）英语第8页（共8页）】 6384B