河南信阳市浉河区信阳高级中学2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

**基本信息** 聚焦核心素养，融合科技前沿（智能手表、AI伦理）、文化传承（靖西绣球）与社会热点（汽车触屏安全），通过真实情境与梯度设问，全面考察语言能力、思维品质及跨文化理解。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常对话、独白理解|情境真实，如交通出行、校园生活，考察信息抓取与推理| |阅读|20题/50分|科技说明、文化故事、社会议论|A篇智能手表功能对比（信息筛选），B篇非遗传承（文化意识），D篇AI伦理（批判性思维）| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析、语法填空|完形填空以“笔记本隐喻”考语境理解，语法填空探讨艺术价值（语法应用）| |写作|2题/40分|应用文（观点阐释）、读后续写|征文结合“实践出真知”，续写围绕艺术成长（情感表达与逻辑构建）|

河南省信阳高级中学新校（贤岭校区） 2025-2026学年高二下期07月期末测试 英语试题 考生注意： 1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。 2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。 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纸上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15. 答案是：C。 1．What does the man ask the woman to do? A．Move the furniture. B．Choose a moving company. C．Clean up their apartment. 2．Who will be the president of the Student Union? A．Jim. B．Bill. C．Melissa. 3．What does the woman think of the man’s behavior? A．Stupid. B．Great. C．Confusing. 4．Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At home. B．In a restaurant. C．In a supermarket. 5．When will the train leave? A．At 3:30 p.m. B．At 5:15 p.m. C．At 4:00 p.m. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．Why is the man unwilling to take a subway? A．It’ll take too much time. B．Its route is complicated. C．Its station is far away. 7．What will the man do next? A．Call a taxi. B．Contact the hotel. C．Cancel his reservation. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8．What does Alison dislike doing? A．Meeting people. B．Answering the phone. C．Filing documents. 9．What does the man advise Alison to do? A．Get more education. B．Go into business. C．Practice typing. 10．What does the man offer to do for Alison? A．Find some information for her. B．Help with her study. C．Introduce a job to her. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．How does David look to Grace? A．Anxious. B．Confused. C．Excited. 12．What do we know about David’s brother? A．He lost contact with David. B．He is badly in need of money. C．He will move to Mexico. 13．How will David wire the money? A．Through the bank. B．Through the post office. C．Through Western Union. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．What kind of party will the girl have? A．An ice-skating party. B．A pool party. C．A roller-skating party. 15．What is the girl’s favorite cake? A．Ice-cream cake. B．Cheesecake. C．Mousse cake. 16．What is the relationship between the speakers? A．Friends. B．Brother and sister. C．Neighbors. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17．Who are quizzed on the questions? A．High school students. B．Junior students. C．Undergraduates. 18．Why are special workshops to be planned? A．To encourage more students to enter university. B．To cultivate students’ healthy eating habits. C．To develop students’ ability to live independently. 19．What is Damian Hinds? A．A university professor. B．President of Unite Students. C．The Education Secretary. 20．What is the talk mainly about? A．The management of students’ daily life. B．The quiz before entering the university. C．The introduction to universities in England. 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 In recent years, smartwatches have become increasingly popular due to their diverse features. These devices are no longer just timekeepers; they are compact personal assistants on your wrist. Feature Function Benefit Health Monitoring Tracks heart rate, sleep patterns, and exercise data Helps users maintain a healthy lifestyle Notifications Receives calls, messages, and app alerts Keeps users informed without checking phones GPS Tracking Provides location services for navigation Useful for outdoor activities and travel Mobile Payments Allows contactless payments Offers convenience for daily transactions Smartwatches integrate advanced sensors to accurately record health metrics(指标). For example, continuous heart rate monitoring can detect abnormal rhythms, which might indicate potential health issues. Moreover, the sleep analysis function helps users understand their sleep quality by tracking different sleep stages. Connectivity is another strength. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities, smartwatches can sync with smartphones, enabling seamless communication. This means users can stay connected even when their phones are out of reach. However, battery life remains a challenge. Most smartwatches require daily charging, which can be inconvenient for heavy users. Despite the drawbacks, smartwatches are evolving rapidly. Manufacturers are constantly improving battery technology and adding new features, making these devices more appealing to a wider audience. 21．What is smartwatches’ main advantage? A．Multi-functionality. B．Small screen size. C．Long battery life. D．Low price. 22．For whom are GPS tracking benefits most applicable? A．Office workers. B．Gym members. C．Hiking enthusiasts. D．Online shoppers. 23．What’s the future main trend for smartwatches? A．More accurate timekeeping. B．Shorter battery life. C．Faster connectivity. D．Technological upgrades. B In the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Jingxi embroidered balls (绣球) — once symbols of love and good fortune — are now telling a new tale of cultural revival (复兴) and economic benefits. With their delicate patterns and brilliant colors, these handcrafted treasures were once at risk of disappearance. Wang Xiufen, captured by their beauty, saw an opportunity to preserve tradition while transforming lives. Despite being unfamiliar with the craft, she refined her techniques through painstaking self-study and hands-on practice. At China’s “Golden Phoenix” innovative product design competition, her embroidered balls won two gold and two silver awards, earning her national recognition. Recognizing their cultural significance of Jingxi embroidered balls, China entitled them as national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. “Yet, despite the remarkable craftsmanship of local craftsmen, many struggled to find a market for their work,” Wang said. Determined to bridge this gap, Wang launched an online store in 2010, introducing Jingxi embroidered balls to a wider audience. As demand grew, she founded China’s first company dedicated exclusively to Jingxi embroidery in 2013, focusing on innovation, production, and scales. To boost efficiency, she introduced modern machinery, automating six production steps while preserving the delicate embroidery and assembly (组装) work for skilled craftsmen. To expand the craft’s reach, Wang has organized over 2,000 free training sessions, forming a core team of 20 expert craftsmen who now support more than 700 women in embroidered ball production. By incorporating elements favored by young people and customizing designs to suit diverse preferences, the craft has gained worldwide recognition. According to Wang, her company exported embroidered balls to the United States, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Republic of Korea in 2023, generating over 10 million yuan in sales and securing 70 percent of Guangxi’s market share. Looking ahead, Wang remains resolute in her mission. “I hope the embroidered ball industry continues to grow. That has always been my ultimate goal.” 24．How did Wang Xiufen initially gain recognition for her work? A．By selling her products online. B．By opening a large-scale exhibition. C．Through winning a national competition. D．Through her participation in trade shows. 25．What is the correct time order of the following events involving Wang Xiufen? a. She set up China’s first company devoted to Jingxi embroidery. b. She opened an online store to sell Jingxi embroidered balls. c. The balls were listed as national intangible cultural heritage. d. Her company achieved sales figures of over 10 million yuan. A．c→b→a→d B．b→c→a→d C．c→a→b→d D．b→a→c→d 26．Which words can best describe Wang Xiufen? A．Humorous and generous. B．Strict and conventional. C．Cautious and modest. D．Determined and innovative. 27．What is Wang’s attitude towards the future of her business? A．Doubtful. B．Confident. C．Uninterested. D．Worried. C Do you usually spot the touchscreen first when checking out a new car? For years, almost every new car sold has a high-tech screen that controls everything. Even safety features like automatic lane-keeping are sometimes screen-controlled. But is it really safe? If scrolling down the screen of a smartphone while driving is distracting and then doing likewise with your car’s is probably risky too. Drivers know the location of physical controls and press buttons without taking their eyes off the road. A touchscreen offers no physical feedback, making the operation much harder. And because screens have to do so many things, it often takes a few steps through several sub-menus to find the right setting. In 2022, Vi Bilagare, a Swedish motoring magazine, measured how long it took drivers to do things like changing the temperature while driving at 110 kilometers per hour. It compared 11 cars with touchscreens to a single older model with real buttons. In the old cars, drivers were able to do all their tasks within about 10 seconds, while the worst-performing modern car took 45 seconds. Even in the best-performing modern cars, testers still took several seconds longer than in the old car. Another study, done in 2024 by researchers in Norway, used tracking cameras to compare how long drivers were distracted while performing different tasks on a touchscreen. Even the quickest job like changing the temperature meant three and a half seconds, on average, of not looking at the road. New rules from Euro NCAP, an organization that provides safety ratings for cars sold in Europe, will give no car a full five-star score unless certain crucial functions are controlled by real switches. Euro NCAP’s safety guidelines have no legal force, but carmakers use its ratings as a selling point. Traditional carmakers have begun restoring some buttons to their new models. But innovation never stops. Even as touchscreens are falling out of favour, many manufacturers are turning their attention to voice control — though that is a subject for another story. 28．What is an advantage of physical buttons over touchscreens? A．They are cheaper to produce and replace. B．They are easier to see in bright sunlight. C．They can be operated without looking at them. D．They allow control of a wider range of functions. 29．Which took the longest time in the 2022 study? A．The model running at 110 km/h. B．The old model with real buttons. C．The best-performing modern car. D．The worst-performing modern car. 30．How does the author prove his argument in the passage? A．By showing different research results. B．By telling his own driving experience. C．By comparing the actions of car drivers. D．By mentioning the rules of an organization. 31．What can we learn from the last paragraph? A．Safety features will be smarter. B．Touchscreens will be abandoned. C．Voice control will dominate the market. D．In-car control will innovate continually. D Artificial intelligence (AI) has spread into many industries, from education and healthcare to finance and transportation. However, its unregulated rapid growth has caused complex ethical problems and wide risks, showing the obvious weaknesses of current management systems. A 2024 global check of AI systems found that 68% of common algorithmic systems (算法系统) — including educational assessment tools and job recruitment platforms — have hidden prejudice: in hiring, female applicants are 35% less likely to be chosen by AI systems, while minority groups face similar biased results in academic evaluations, directly affecting their educational opportunities and long-term career development prospects. Simple technical fixes, such as expanding data diversity, updating datasets regularly or adjusting algorithm parameters, have only reduced such partiality (偏袒) by 12% on average. The root cause is not data but tech companies’ profit-focused design — valuing algorithm efficiency more than impartiality, and turning complex social issues into measurable standards that ignore real-life details and individual differences. This profit-driven design has also led to more severe ethical failures and accountability gaps. A clear example: a top e-commerce company’s AI pricing system dynamically raised prices for low-income users, calling it “demand-based pricing” but ignoring the ethical problem of taking advantage of their economic difficulties. Worse, an AI medical diagnosis system misdiagnosed 15% of patients in clinical tests, yet no one — developers, hospitals, or regulators — could be clearly responsible. This accountability gap seriously weakens public trust in AI’s medical use and other critical fields involving people’s livelihood and safety. Debates are fierce among different groups; technical experts suggest checking algorithms repeatedly and updating datasets regularly; ethicists insist on necessary mandatory rules, as profit will surpass impartiality without strict government supervision; tech firms warn over-regulation will slow innovation and hinder global competitiveness. The common view is that balancing AI’s potential and ethics needs joint endeavors — only with required ethical reviews, clear responsibility rules, and balanced supervision and innovation support can AI become a force for equitable progress. 32．What does the author intend to show by presenting the data in the first paragraph? A．AI is widely applied. B．AI has fairness flaws. C．AI systems hide risks. D．Minorities suffer AI bias. 33．Why can’t simple technical fixes solve AI’s partiality thoroughly? A．AI data lacks diversity. B．Tech firms prioritize profit. C．Social issues are unmeasurable. D．Real-life details are ignored. 34．What is the main purpose of the two cases in the third paragraph? A．To explain why public distrust AI. B．To prove AI harms people’s welfare. C．To show AI design’s negative effects. D．To stress ethical and accountability issues. 35．What can we infer about AI’s future development? A．AI will advance justly with joint efforts. B．Strict regulation will limit AI innovation. C．Technical fixes will solve ethical problems. D．Tech firms will balance profit and fairness. 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。 Moving into my house, my life was tough. I was suffering from separation, my father’s recent death, and a sudden illness, all while raising three children. One night, the silence felt too loud. Stepping outside for air, I saw it — a massive birch tree dominating the small yard. 36 I noticed a heart-shaped mark in its bark, a sign I took to mean that perhaps everything would be okay. For five years, the tree was our constant company. It gave us shade in summer and stood strong through winter storms. The kids climbed its branches; we held parties under its branches. 37 One difficult evening, feeling I might break, I looked at the tree swaying in the wind. It seemed delicate, yet it held firm. 38 However, the tree gradually aged. An ice storm cracked its branches. The once-cherished heart mark was now split. It was time. We watched as tree care specialist carefully took it down. Counting the rings, we found it was 75, planted in the year when the house was built. 39 Its dignified end felt like a tribute (致敬). We plan to use the wood for a treehouse and to heat our home. 40 Our family, once delicate, has become happy and rooted. The tree’s spirit of resilience (韧性) and giving continues, even in its new form. A．Standing under it, I felt a long-missing sense of calm. B．Even in its absence, the tree continues to provide for us. C．This practical transformation ensures its memory lives on. D．It had sheltered every family who had lived here before us. E．Under its branches, we built a beautiful life from the pieces. F．Furthermore, it had witnessed our journey from pain to recovery. G．In that shared moment of delicateness, I drew strength from its resilience. 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。 I still remember the day I bought my “nice” notebook. It was a leather-bound journal with cream-colored pages. I was sure it would make me the type of person who journals regularly, and who 41 beautiful thoughts. But it didn’t work. That beautiful notebook sat 42 for months. When I finally opened it, I hesitated. The pages felt too delicate and too 43 to waste on my messy handwriting and ideas. So I 44 it. Instead, I grabbed an old, ugly composition notebook with a 45 cover and dog-eared corners. I started to 46 it with everything: morning pages, random thoughts and reminders. This is surprisingly 47 . I actually wrote. Every day. Without exception. The psychology is real. When we 48 something too much, we place limits around it, feeling it is “too good”. But the ugly notebook carries no such 49 . It has been used. It tells me, “This is a 50 for thinking and living, not a museum piece.” Here’s the thing: 51 notebooks are idea incubators (孵化器). With the pressure off, you experiment more. You try things that might 52 . And in that freedom, bad ideas I was 53 embarrassed about gradually evolved into work I’m proud of. And that’s where the real work of creation happens. The best notebook is never the most beautiful one. It’s the one you’ll actually 54 . Because the magic happens in the 55 , not in perfect pages. Your ugly notebook is waiting. 41．A．changes B．captures C．follows D．lacks 42．A．unfinished B．unclaimed C．undiscovered D．untouched 43．A．secret B．smart C．precious D．personal 44．A．closed B．decorated C．delivered D．fixed 45．A．torn B．hard C．hidden D．fancy 46．A．guard B．surround C．fill D．serve 47．A．annoying B．freeing C．demanding D．convincing 48．A．plan B．doubt C．control D．admire 49．A．luck B．warning C．protest D．pressure 50．A．tool B．test C．guide D．reason 51．A．incomplete B．impractical C．imperfect D．irregular 52．A．cheat B．fail C．hurt D．disappear 53．A．slightly B．initially C．hardly D．consequently 54．A．run into B．refer to C．look at D．reach for 55．A．preparing B．thinking C．writing D．reading 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分：共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（注意：答案请写在答题卡上，写在本卷无效）。 Why is Art so Powerful? Perhaps the simplest answer to this question is that art touches us emotionally. Art is powerful 56 it can potentially influence our culture, politics, and even the economy. When we see a powerful work of art, you feel 57 touching deep within your core, giving us the power to make real-life changes. It has the power to educate people about almost anything. It creates awareness and presents information in a way that could be absorbed by many easily. In a world 58 there are those who don’t even have access to good education, art makes education an even 59 (great) equalizer of society. It breaks cultural, social, and economic barriers. While art hardly really solves poverty or promotes social justice   60 its own, it can be used as a leveled playing field for discourse and expression. The reason why everyone can relate to art is 61 everyone has emotions and personal experiences. Therefore, anyone can learn to appreciate art regardless of their social background, economic standing or political affiliation. It accesses higher orders of thinking. Art doesn’t just make you absorb information. Rather, it makes you think about current ideas and inspire you   62 (make) your own. This is why creativity is a form of intelligence — it is a special ability that unlocks the potential of the human mind. In fact, studies have shown that exposure to art can make you better in other fields of knowledge. The truth is that people have recognized how powerful art can be. Many times in history have we heard of people   63 (criticize), threatened, censored, and even killed because of their artwork. Those responsible for these reactions, may it be an aggressive government or a dissident (持不同政见的) group, 64 (take) these measures against artists knowing how much their works can affect the politics in a 65 (give) area. In the hands of good people, however, art can be used to give back hope or instill courage in a society that’s undergoing a lot of hardships. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分) 66．学校英语报举办征文活动，请学生谈谈对“Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet if you want to learn how to swim.”这句话的理解。写一篇征文稿，在文中你必须： 1) 简述你对这句话的理解; 2) 结合一个具体事例加以说明。 注：文中不得出现考生姓名、学校等真实个人信息。 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分) 67．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。 Lily stared at the wrinkled rejection letter from the national art competition, her watercolor phoenix (凤凰) lying untouched beside her. As a senior three student struggling with college application stress and endless exams, she’ d poured every ounce of frustration and hidden hope into the artwork — its blazing flames a metaphor for her desire to rise above overwhelming academic pressure. Yet the letter’s cold judgment crushed her: “Looks seemingly flawless (完美的), yet lacks artistic expression, depth and meaning.” In that moment, her confidence fell apart, the phoenix’s fire fading as sharply as her own spirit. For weeks, Lily locked her paintbrushes away, convinced her lifelong passion for art was a meaningless distraction from her college dreams. The studio she once frequented became a place of shame; she would quicken her pace whenever she passed, unable to face the reminder of her failure. One afternoon after self-study, Lily entered the classroom to find a book on her desk, left by her art teacher Ms. Hale. Put inside was a short note: “Growth isn’t about never falling — it’s about learning to rise, just like your phoenix.” Curiosity overcame her despair as she leafed through the pages, discovering an article titled Reflections on Reflecting. Its words struck a chord: “Self-awareness grows when we face our doubts, not flee from them.” As Lily re-read the note and article, she realized the judges’ words weren’t disapproval of her talent, but a challenge to dig deeper. In her pursuit of a “flawless” victory symbol, she had polished away the raw edges of her own struggle, leaving the phoenix technically impressive but emotionally distant. With renewed purpose, slowly, she took out her paintbrushes from the drawer. Instead of starting a new piece immediately, she felt a strong urge to revisit the phoenix — the very symbol of her failure, ready to fill it with the raw, authentic emotion she’d hidden before — rising, like her phoenix, from the ashes of self-doubt. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 That evening, Lily spread the phoenix painting on the desk. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weeks later, Lily submitted the revised painting to a local youth exhibition without much expectation. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。This is the last of the furniture. You can go upstairs and sweep the floor. All right, this moving company works efficiently. I think we can live in our new apartment tomorrow. This is the last of the furniture. You can go upstairs and sweep the floor. All right? This moving company works sufficiently. I think we can live in our new apartment tomorrow. Listen to the next question. bill. Have you heard that your friend jim is going to be the president of the student union? I heard about that. Melosan a foregone conclusion. He studies well, he is ready to help others, and he's a good organizer. Well, have you heard that your friend jim is going to be the president of the student union? I heard about that molester a foregone conclusion. He studies well. He is ready to help others, and he's a good organizer. Listen to the next question. Did you win in the london marathon? Henry? No, a competitor felt the ground, so I help them up. When he fell down again, I decided to support him to the finish line two hundred meters away. So I didn't win well. though you didn't win. You've done something Better than that. Did you win in the london marathon? Henry? No, a competitor felt the ground. So I help him up. When he fell down again, I decided to support him to the finish line two hundred meters away. So I didn't win. Well. though you didn't win, you've done something Better than that. Listen to the next question. I'll have the stake french fries and let's see chocolate ice cream for dessert. Oh, you know, those things may harm your health. Too much fat and sugar. How about ordering some vegetables . and fruit instead? I'll have the steak french fries, and let's see chocolate ice cream for dessert. Oh, you know, those things may harm your health. Too much fat and sugar. How about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead? Listen to the next question. Hurry up. There is a much time left. but it's only three thirty P. M. Half an hour is enough. I know. But if we miss IT, we'll have to take the five fifteen train. Hurry up. There is a much . time left, but it's only three thirty P, M, half an hours. Enough, I know. But if we miss IT, we'll have to take the five, fifteen train. Listen to the next question. Excuse me, I need to get to my hotel downtown. Could you tell me how I . can get there? Well, you can take a taxi. I'm hoping to find a cheaper option. Generally, there are shuttle services, but I will take you a long time to get there. You can also take a subway. It's a little faster, but you have to transfer four times. That's too much trouble. I didn't take the transportation into consideration when I made a reservation. Perhaps your hotel has a shuttle for free. Why not give the hotel a call right now? That sounds good. thanks. Excuse me, I need to get to my hotel downtown. Could you tell me how I . can get there? Well, you can take a taxi. I'm hoping to find a cheaper option. Generally, there are shuttle services, but I will take you a long time to get there. You can also take a subway. It's a little faster, but you have to transfer four times. That's too much trouble. I didn't take the transportation into consideration when I made a reservation. Perhaps your hotel has a shuttle for free. Why not give the hotel a call right now? That sounds good. thanks. Listen to the next question. How's a new jaw balloon? Well, i'm terribly busy every day. I meet lots of people, people. And I also do lots of typing and filing. Do you like being a receptionist? Oh, I enjoy meeting people, and I like answering the phone, but I hate typing and I can't stand filing. You could go to college. You know what don't you study for a year? What do you mean? You could do a course and business studies after a year. You'll get a certificate, then you can apply for some other jobs. That's a good idea. I can help you get some information from the . universities. That's really kind of you. How's a new job balloon? Well, i'm terribly busy every day. I meet lots of people, people. And I also do lots of typing and filing. Do you like being a reception? St, oh, I enjoy meeting people, and I like answering the phone, but I hate typing and I can't stand filing. You could go to college. You know what? Don't you study for a year? What do you mean? You could do a course and business studies. After a year, you will get a certificate, then you can apply for some other jobs. That's a good idea. I can help you get some information from the universities. That's a really kind of you. Listen to the next question. Hi David, you look worried. What's wrong? Well, Grace. my brother emails about an emergency situation. He needs three thousand dollars by tomorrow. How can I get cash to him within twenty four hours? If i'm here in mexico city and he is in new york. that's easy. You can wire him the money from here and he can pick IT up immediately there. You mean wire him money through the bank. I already checked . and it'll take at least five days. You can just use the private wire service like western . union and available. Yes, and i'm here to help you. If you need me. that would be great. thanks. Hi David. You look worried. What's wrong? Well, Grace. my brother emailed about an emergency situation. He needs three thousand dollars by tomorrow. How can I get cash to him within twenty four hours if i'm here in mexico city and he . is in new york? That's easy. You can wire him the money from here and he can pick IT up immediately there. You mean wire him money through the bank. I already checked . and it'll take at least five days. You can just use a private wire service like western . union and available. Yes, and i'm here to help you. If you need me. that would be great. thanks. Listen to the next question. What do you think I should do for my birthday this year? You should have a really big party. May be a poor party. that would be fun. I don't really like swimming though. Maybe i'll have a roller skating party. What about an ice skating party? Yeah, that's even Better. I'll definitely invite kate and sami. What about our neighbor? melda? Yes, of course. Am I allowed to invite anyone? You can invite one friend, but that's IT fine. I'll invite mike. You should have a winter theme, the party. If mom and dad say it's okay to run out the entire place, we can decorate IT with balloons. I know your favorite cake is cheese cake, but IT may be Better to get a ice cream cake for a change this time. Those are all great ideas. Maybe I can even get a snow machine. You can call the party paddy's wonderland. Maybe, mom, we will let us find some winter animals like deer . and penguins. Well, don't get ahead of yourself. I don't think that would . be possible. Yeah, I guess you're right. What do you think I should do for my birthday this year? You should have a really big party, maybe a pool party . that would be fun. I don't really like swimming though. Maybe i'll have a roller skating party. What about an ice skating party? Yeah, that's even Better. I'll definitely invite kate and sami. What about our neighbor mila? Yes, of course. Am I allowed to invite anyone? You can invite one friend, but that's IT fine. I'll invite mike. You should have a winter theme in the party. If mom and dad say it's okay to run out the entire place, we can decorate IT with balloons. I know your favorite cake is cheese cake, but IT may be Better to get a ice cream cake for a change this time. Those are all great ideas. Maybe I can even get a snow machine. You can call the party paddies wonderland. Maybe mom will let us find some winter animals like deer and penguins. Well, don't get ahead of yourself. I don't think that would . be possible. Yeah, I guess you're right. Listen to the next question. Students from high school are to be quiet on whether they can cook five hot meals and how often they should change their sheet. The scheme is supported by the government to help them prepare for university. Ministers are urging schools to put on special workshops for students aged 10 to eighteen to ensure they feel comfortable with the preparation of leaving home。The course designed by the university accommodation provider. The students will teach students how to manage their finances and how to live independently. According to the course materials, teachers should ask students questions which may not have occurred to them, such as what is the Price of a leader of milk and least five hot meals you can cook, and how often will you wash your sheet once you move out of home, dame, and hence, the education secretary said, we are conscious that going to university is one of the most exciting things that happens in your life, but IT can also be very chAllenging. He said that an important part of education is preparing children for adulthood. So IT is right that we teach them what to expect for life after school. Students from high school are to be quist on whether they can cook five hot meals and how often they should change their sheet. The scheme is supported by the government to help them prepare for university. Ministers are urging schools to put on special workshops for students aged sixteen to eighteen to ensure they feel comfortable with the preparation of leaving home. The course designed by the university accommodation provider, unite students will teach students how to manage their finances and how to live independently. According to the course materials, teachers should ask students questions which may not have occurred to them, such as what is the Price of a leader of milk and least five hot meals you can cook, and how often will you wash your sheet once you move out of home dammy? And hence, the education secretary said, we are conscious that going to university is one of the most exciting things that happens in your life, but IT can also be very chAllenging. He said that an important part of education is preparing children for adulthood. So IT is right that we teach them what to expect for life after school. 听力部分到此结束。 河南省信阳高级中学新校（贤岭校区） 2025-2026学年高二下期07月期末测试 英语答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 C A B B C B B C A A 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 答案 A B C A B B A C C B 题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 答案 A C D C A D B C D A 题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 答案 D B B D A A E G D C 题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 答案 B D C A A C B D D A 题号 51 52 53 54 55 答案 C B B D C 56．because 57．it 58．where 59．greater 60．on 61．that 62．to make 63．being criticized 64．take 65．given 66．                                                                              Embrace the First Step      The saying “Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet if you want to learn how to swim” powerfully reminds us that mastering any skill requires the courage to start and face initial challenges head-on. It means hesitation and fear of minor setbacks will prevent us from ever truly learning.      My own experience learning to ride a bike perfectly illustrates this. For weeks, I just watched my friends ride, too scared to even sit on the bike seat, fearing I would fall. My feet stayed firmly “dry” on the ground, and I made zero progress. Finally, gathering my courage, I wobbled onto the bike. Yes, I crashed a few times and got my hands and knees dirty (my version of “wet feet”). But with each attempt, my balance improved. Within days, I was riding confidently. If I hadn’t overcome that initial fear and gotten “wet,” I would still be standing on the sidelines now.      Therefore, this wisdom applies to all skills. We must be brave enough to take the first, often imperfect, step to truly learn and grow. 【导语】本文是一篇投稿征文。要求考生就学校英语报正在举办的征文活动写一篇征文稿，谈谈对“Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet if you want to learn how to swim.”这句话的理解，并结合一个具体事例加以说明。 【详解】1. 词汇积累： 掌握：master→have a command of 挫折、失败：setback→frustration 害怕的、恐惧的：scared→frightened 阐明：illustrate→clarify 2. 句式拓展： 同义句转换： 原句：My own experience learning to ride a bike perfectly illustrates this. 拓展句：My own experience that I learned to ride a bike perfectly illustrates this. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 It means hesitation and fear of minor setbacks will prevent us from ever truly learning. (运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句。) 【高分句型2】If I hadn’t overcome that initial fear and gotten “wet,” I would still be standing on the sidelines now. (运用了以连词if引导的条件状语从句和虚拟语气。) 67． That evening, Lily spread the phoenix painting on the desk. As she picked up the brush, she remembered what the judges had said, which made her determined to show the real emotion in the painting. She carefully added strokes that represented her struggles with college applications and exams. The phoenix, which she had once thought was a failure, now seemed to come alive with the emotions she had integrated into it. She worked late into the night, losing track of time as she poured her heart into the artwork. Weeks later, Lily submitted the revised painting to a local youth exhibition without much expectation. What she didn’t expect was that her painting received a lot of praise at the exhibition. Many people were touched by the raw emotion and depth in the phoenix. Lily felt a surge of excitement and confidence as she realized that her hard work had paid off. She realized that the journey of art was not just about creating perfect pieces, but about expressing herself and growing through challenges. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了高三学生Lily参加全国艺术比赛被拒后，陷入自我怀疑，在老师的鼓励下重新审视自己的作品，最终决定修改并重新提交的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“那天晚上，莉莉把凤凰画放在桌子上。”可知，第一段可描写莉莉重新修改凤凰画的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“几周后，莉莉没有抱太大期望地把修改后的画提交给了当地的一个青年展览。”可知，第二段可描写莉莉的画在展览上获得认可，她重新找回自信。 2.续写线索：修改凤凰画——融入真实情感——提交展览——获得认可——重拾信心 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①代表：represent/stand for ②融入：integrate/incorporate/blend in ③忘记：lose track of/be unaware of 情绪类 ①感动：touched/moved ②激动：excitement/thrill/exhilaration ③自信：confidence/self-assurance/self-confidence 【点睛】【高分句型1】As she picked up the brush, she remembered what the judges had said, which made her determined to show the real emotion in the painting.(运用了as引导的时间状语从句，what引导的宾语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】The phoenix, which she had once thought was a failure, now seemed to come alive with the emotions she had integrated into it.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句和省略了关系词that/which的定语从句修饰emotions ) 附：听力原文： 1． 【原文】M: This is the last of the furniture. You can go upstairs and sweep the floor. W: All right! This moving company works efficiently. I think we can live in our new apartment tomorrow. 2． 【原文】W: Bill, have you heard that your friend Jim is going to be the president of the Student Union? M: I heard about that, Melissa. A foregone conclusion! He studies well. He is ready to help others and he’s a good organizer. 3． 【原文】W: Did you win in the London Marathon, Henry? M: No. A competitor fell to the ground, so I helped him up. When he fell down again, I decided to support him to the finish line 200 meters away. So I didn’t win. W: Well, though you didn’t win, you’ve done something better than that. 4． 【原文】W: I’ll have the steak, French fries, and let’s see, chocolate ice cream for dessert. M: Oh, you know those things may harm your health, too much fat and sugar. How about ordering some vegetables and fruit instead? 5． 【原文】M: Hurry up! There isn’t much time left. W: But it’s only 3:30 p.m. Half an hour is enough. M: I know, but if we miss it, we’ll have to take the 5:15 train. 6．~7． 【原文】M: Excuse me, I need to get to my hotel downtown. Could you tell me how I can get there? W: Well, you can take a taxi. M: I’m hoping to find a cheaper option. W: Generally there are shuttle services, but it will take you a long time to get there. You can also take the subway. It’s a little faster, but you have to transfer for four times. M: That’s too much trouble. I didn’t take the transportation into consideration when I made a reservation. W: Perhaps your hotel has a shuttle for free? Why not give the hotel a call right now? M: That sounds good. Thanks. 8．~10． 【原文】M: How’s the new job, Alison? W: Well, I’m terribly busy. Every day I meet lots of people, and I also do lots of typing and filing. M: Do you like being a receptionist? W: Oh, I enjoy meeting people, and I like answering the phone. But I hate typing, and I can’t stand filing. M: You could go to college, you know. Why don’t you study for a year? W: What do you mean? M: You could do a course in business studies. After a year, you will get a certificate. Then you can apply for some other jobs. W: That’s a good idea. M: I can help you get some information from the universities. W: That’s really kind of you. 11．~13． 【原文】W: Hi, David! You look worried. What’s wrong? M: Well, Grace, my brother emailed about an emergency situation. He needs $3,000 by tomorrow. How can I get cash to him within 24 hours if I’m here in Mexico City and he’s in New York? W: That’s easy. You can wire him the money from here and he can pick it up immediately there. M: You mean wire him money through the bank? I already checked and it’ll take at least five days. W: You can just use a private wire service like Western Union and the money will be available to him immediately. M: Is that true? W: Yes, and I’m here to help you if you need me. M: That would be great. Thanks. 14．~16． 【原文】W: What do you think I should do for my birthday this year? M: You should have a really big party! Maybe a pool party W: That would be fun. I don’t really like swimming, though. Maybe I’ll have a roller-skating party. M: What about an ice-skating party? W: Yeah, that’s even better. I’ll definitely invite Katie and Sammy. M: What about our neighbor Melinda? W: Yes, of course. M: Am I allowed to invite anyone? W: You can invite one friend, but that’s it. M: Fine. I’ll invite Mike. You should have a winter-themed party. If Mom and Dad say it’s okay to rent out the entire place, we can decorate it with balloons. I know your favorite cake is cheesecake, but it may be better to get an ice-cream cake for a change this time. W: Those are all great ideas. Maybe I can even get a snow machine. M: You can call the party “Patty’s Wonderland”. Maybe Mom will let us rent some winter animals, like deer and penguins. W: Well, don’t get ahead of yourself. I don’t think that would be possible. M: Yeah, I guess you’re right. 17．~20． 【原文】W: Students from high school are to be quizzed on whether they can cook five hot meals, and how often they should change their sheets. The scheme is supported by the government to help them prepare for university. Ministers are urging schools to put on special workshops for students aged 16-18 to ensure they feel comfortable with the preparation of leaving home. The course, designed by the university accommodation provider Unite Students, will teach students how to manage their finances and how to live independently. According to the course materials, teachers should ask students questions which may not have occurred to them, such as “What is the price of a litre of milk?” and “List 5 hot meals you can cook.” and “How often will you wash your sheets once you move out of home?” Damian Hinds, the Education Secretary, said, “We are conscious that going to university is one of the most exciting things that happens in your life, but it can also be very challenging.” He said that an important part of education is preparing children for adulthood, so “it is right that we teach them what to expect for life after school”. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $