湖南长沙市一中广雅中学2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

2026年上学期高二期末考试 答案和解析 【答案】 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A 12. A 13. A 14. B 15. A 16. B 17. B 18. A 19. A 20. C 21. C 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. D 36. C 37. E 38. F 39. G 40. A 41. A 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. B 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. B 51. C 52. A 53. A 54. D 55. B 56. into/across 57.Or 58.forgetful 59.comparison 60.Similarly 61.what 62.the 63.to handle 64.convinced 65.are affected 66. Dear Chris, I’m writing to inform you about a special Welcome Party organized by our school for all exchange students. This event is designed to help you settle in and connect with fellow students. The event will take place this Friday at 6:00 PM in the main lecture hall. It will begin with a brief introduction to our school and city, followed by engaging activities and performances. A delicious buffet dinner featuring both Chinese and Western dishes will be served. Please arrive on time and bring your student ID for registration. Hope you’ll have a wonderful time. Yours, Li Hua 67. After ten minutes or so, she walked back to her desk and told me what the result was. She said the bleeding had stopped and all the birds would be fine. But they would need to stay for a few days. I sighed with relief, feeling the weight lift from my chest, and expressed my heartfelt gratitude before quickly leaving the hospital. Upon arriving at the golf course, I found the game had already ended. Erin ended up being the winner. Since nobody knew where I had gone, I was seen as having abandoned the tournament. I watched her from a distance, proudly holding a gold medal and accepting congratulations from her fellow players. I’d lost the chance to beat Erin but I didn’t regret it. Winning isn’t everything; rescuing the birds mattered far more to me. I would have opportunities to win in future but I had only one chance to save those delicate lives. Several days later, I returned from the hospital, holding the nest with the healthy birds nestled inside. In the woods, I found an oak tree and carefully secured the nest among its branches, filled with joy and a sense of purpose, knowing I had given them a precious second chance. 听力原文： 1. 听力原文： W: The road repair work is being carried out on the motorway, which blocks our way. M: Oh, letˈs drive to another road. 2. 听力原文： M: Come on, now. Blair, you canˈt take all that luggage. W: But, Mike, I may run into a celebrity while Iˈm sunbathing on the beach. I only packed what I need to make me look attractive. 3. 听力原文： W: Iˈve refused their offer to exhibit some of my paintings in this gallery. M: Are you kidding? Any art student I know would be dying to have an exhibition here. 4. 听力原文： W: Tom, Miss Smith is waiting for you at her office. M: Does that mean I bombed the exam? W: Iˈm not sure. 5. 听力原文： W: I think most of us should use electric vehicles, as there has been a massive rise in petrol prices. M: Yes, I think so. And they are also environmentally friendly. 6~7.  听力原文： W: How can I help you? M: Iˈd like to buy a computer, but Iˈm not sure which one is the best for me. W: OK. What sort of computer are you looking for? M: Actually, Iˈd like a laptop. I want it to be not too big, but I donˈt want a really small one. Occasionally, I go on trips and I donˈt want it to be heavy. W: Based on that, here are a couple of computers you might like. This black one is a little bigger and heavier than the grey one. M: Could you tell me more about the difference between the two? W: No problem. The black has more space on the hard drive, but they both have the same type of processor. M: So, how much do they cost? W: Iˈll find out for you. 8~9. 听力原文： W: Excuse me, sir. M: Yes? W: Iˈm sorry to bother you, but this bus is non-smoking. Could you please put out your cigarette? The signs on the windows show quite clearly. The other passengers are complaining. M: Canˈt I just open a window? W: Iˈm sorry, sir, if you want to smoke, you must get off now. 10~12. 听力原文： W: Youˈre not going to believe this, but my computer was infected with a virus. M: No way! How in the world did that happen? W: I think my brother downloaded one of those free online games, and the game had the virus hidden in it. Anyway, as a result of this virus, I think Iˈm going to have to reinstall my operating system. M: Are you sure? That means you could lose some important files. Hey, part of our history project is on your computer! W: I know. Iˈm kind of worried that weˈve lost it. M: Wait a minute. Have you tried to remove the virus using the antivirus software on your computer? W: No, Iˈve never done anything like that before on my computer. Can you show me how it works? M: Sure. Letˈs go try it now. And if this virus that your brother downloaded leads to us losing our history project, Iˈm going to have a thing or two to say to him. 13~16.听力原文： W: Wasnˈt that wildfire in California terrible? M: Yes, it really caused a lot of damage, which was estimated at $100,000. W: It would have been worse if not for the great skill of the firefigbters. M: Right. They did a great job of keeping it from reaching peopleˈs homes. Last year, another wildfire across the state killed six people. W: Hmm, I wouldnˈt want to live so close to a forest. It seems too risky. M: Me, neither. A fire isnˈt so bad if you understand the rules of fires. W: Can a natural fire really have rules? M: Yes, indeed. To control wildfires, you rely on creating "fire lines." Firefighters predict which way the fire is moving. They can tell this based on wind direction. Then they clear a line in the forest ahead of the fire. W: How do they make this line? M: Well, teams of workers cut down the trees and clear the area. When they remove the trees in that line, they are taking away the fuel that the fire needs and bringing, the fire under control. When the fire reaches the line, it canˈt grow any more, and it burns itself out. W: Oh, I see. 17~20. 听力原文： ​​​​​​W: It has been said that if you want something done quickly you should find the busiest people to do it. Why do you think this is true? M: Because they have more time? W: Well, I donˈt think so. Everyone has 24 hours in each day. M: Is it because they can arrange their time to fit a new task? W: Very good answer. Some people are natural organisers, but most of us, however, have to plan our time carefully in order to finish everything. Most of you have housework to do at home and most of you probably pat it off until a time you want to do it. However, if you did them immediately, they would be finished and you wouldnˈt have to think about them. M: But how can we organise our time? W: Well, letˈs see. First, you could make a list of your tasks -- including everything you want to do, even the fun things. Then on a paper, write down the time you set aside for sleeping and connect the remaining hours with the tasks you listed first. Please do this for the next class and we will compare how different people manage their own 24 hours per day. 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★启用前 2026年上学期高二期末考试 英语 注意事项: 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 一、听力-选择题：本大题共20小题，共30分。 1.What does the woman say about the motorway? A. It is under repair. B. There is an accident on it. C. It is full of traffic. 2.Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. On the beach. B. At an airport. C. At home. 3.What does the man think of the woman's decision? A. Exciting. B. Surprising. C. Pleasing. 4.Where is the boy going? A. To the classroom. B. To Miss Smith's home. C. To Miss Smith's office. 5.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The environment. B. Electric vehicles. C. The price of petrol. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6.What kind of laptop does the man want? A. A big one. B. A small one. C. A light one. 7.What do the black and grey laptops have in common? A. They are designed with the same sort of processor. B. They have the same space on the hard drive. C. They sell for the same price. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8.Why does the woman talk to the man? A. To ask for his ticket. B. To stop him from smoking. C. To ask him to open a window. 9.Where does the conversation take place? A. In a car. B. On a train. C. On a bus. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 10.Who made the computer get a virus? A. The man. B. The woman. C. The womanˈs brother. 11.What are the speakers worried about? A. The history project files. B. The online games. C. The software. 12.What will the speakers probably do next? A. Kill the computer virus. B. Download antivirus software. C. Reinstall the operating system. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 13.What do we know about wildfire in California this year? A. It was destructive. B. Six people died in it. C. It reached people's homes. 14.What does the woman think of living near forests? A. Not bad. B. Dangerous. C. Great. 15.What helps the firefighters find the direction of the fire? A. Winds. B. Trees. C. Fire lines. 16.Why do firefighters cut down trees ahead of the wildfire? A. To clear a place to rest. B. To get rid of the fuel. C. To cut the losses. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 17.Why can the busiest people do pressing things according to the woman? A. They have more time. B. They are better organised. C. They act more quickly. 18.What is the womanˈs advice on the housework? A. Finish it at once. B. Make it the first thing every day. C. Put it off until you want to do it. 19.What is the first step to organise time according to the woman? A. Making a to-do list. B. Putting aside enough time for each task. C. Writing down the most important things. 20.What is the woman doing? A. Making a speech. B. Doing a study. C. Giving a class. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A Toy-Making Competition Get ready to put your creativity into making toys and show your talent at this annual event! Find a friend to participate as a team of two or simply take part as an individual. There are two categories in the competition. Remember to register for the correct category! Junior Category Open to Junior High School students only. Participants have to: ·include the use of bottle caps as part of the toy. ·submit at least one photo of themselves creating the toy. Senior Category Open to Senior High School students only. Participants have to: ·submit a toy that demonstrates scientific concepts creatively. ·provide a journal that records details and photographs of the toy-making process. PLEASE TAKE NOTE ·Only 10 individuals/ teams from each category will be shortlisted (把……列入入围名单) to compete in the finals. Shortlisted participants will be informed by email. Awards & Prizes Junior Category ·First Prize: Handheld gaming device worth $300 ·Second Prize: Robotics set worth $250 ·3 Honorary Awards: $100 voucher (代金券) each Senior Category ·First Prize: Laptop worth $1,000 ·Second Prize: Mobile phone worth $600 ·Third Prize: Handheld gaming device worth $300 ·2 Distinction Awards: $150 voucher each Important Dates Event Event Description Registration Deadline All registration forms must be submitted in person at Science Centre by 31 May. Toy Entry Submission All toys must be submitted personally at Science Centre on 5-6 Jul. Final Judging &Round Shortlisted participants will be tasked to create a toyon the spot with the materials provided on 14 Aug. Award Ceremony Winners will receive their awards at the award ceremony on 23 Nov. 21.What is required of a Senior High participant? A. Sending photographs of themselves. B. Making toys using plastic bottle caps. C. Recording their toy creation process. D. Forming a team with another or more. 22.What might a Junior High participant win? A. A laptop or a $150 voucher. B. A robotics set or a $150 voucher. C. A mobile phone or a $100 voucher. D. A handheld gaming device or a $100 voucher. 23.When might participants be emailed to join the final round? A. On 31 May. B. On 5 Jul. C. On 10 Aug. D. On 23 Nov. B “I’ve always enjoyed gardening, but I’ve always been aware from the get-go that there had to be more to being a professional garden designer than that,” says Karen Martin, who worked in real estate before changing careers. “I committed to gaining a deeper understanding of the principles of design. To do that I signed up for a difficult training program that covered everything from the basics of landscape design to more advanced topics.” In addition to formal education, gaining practical experience is essential for developing the skills needed to be a successful garden designer. “I also spent countless hours volunteering at botanical gardens to gain hands-on experience in the field,” Karen recalls. “It was during these experiences that I learned about plant care and design, and how they interact to create beautiful outdoor spaces.” “Those interested in becoming a landscape gardener may try building a collection of photographs, drafts, or computer drawings of garden plans that demonstrate skills and creativity,” Karen suggests. “As I gained experience, I started building a catalogue (目录簿) of my work to show my abilities to potential clients or employers.” One of the most rewarding aspects of the job for Karen has been the opportunity to work with clients to turn their outdoor spaces into something truly unique and beautiful. “I love listening to my clients’ visions and bringing them to life through thoughtful design and plant selection. Seeing the joy on their faces as they walk through their newly designed garden is an experience that never gets old,” says Karen. “Of course, like any profession, there are challenges. The long hours are tiring, and the weather and soil conditions can all present obstacles (障碍) to creating the perfect outdoor space. But it’s these challenges that make the job all the more rewarding when you’re able to overcome them and create something truly special. “All in all, becoming a professional garden designer allows me to combine my love for nature with my desire to create beauty. Plus, I always end up having a good night’s rest due to the physical parts of the job. I wouldn’t have it any other way,” Karen concludes. 24.What might Karen think of the training program? A. It played a key role in her job switch. B. It was too difficult for her to complete. C. It focused much on basic designing. D. It failed to meet her expectations. 25.What does Karen suggest potential landscape gardeners do? A. Start their own garden. B. Listen to employers’ ideas. C. Volunteer at botanical gardens. D. Build up their bank of work samples. 26.What gives Karen lasting joy in her work? A. Working long hours under the sun. B. Watching clients’ satisfied reactions. C. Overcoming bad weather and soil conditions. D. Gaining a deeper understanding of gardening. 27.For what reason does Karen appreciate the physical aspect of her job? A. It benefits her sleep. B. It keeps her energetic. C. It strengthens her muscles. D. It inspires her curiosity about nature. C There are millions of so-called end-user programmers. They’re not going into a career as a professional programmer or computer scientist. They’re going into business, teaching, law, or any number of professions—and they just need a little programming to be more efficient. If you’ve sorted your email based on rules, customized a game, written a program in Photoshop, used R programming language to analyze some data, or automated a repetitive work process, you’re an end-user programmer. As an educator who teaches programming, I want to help students in fields other than computer science achieve their goals. But learning how to program well enough to write finished programs can be hard to achieve in a single course because learning the syntax (句法规则) of a programming language takes a lot of time for many students. As a result, a lot of students end up barely able to write small functions, let alone write a full program that can help make their lives better. Tools built on large language models such as GitHub Copilot may allow me to change these outcomes. Because students can use these tools to handle some of the lower-level details of programming, it frees them to focus on bigger-picture questions that are at the heart of writing software programs. At the University of California, San Diego, I’ve created an introductory programming course primarily for those who are not computer science students that features Copilot. In this course, I’ve been giving students large, open-ended projects and couldn’t be happier with what they have created. For example, in a project where students had to find and analyze online datasets, I had a neuroscience major create a data visualization tool that illustrated how age and other factors affected cancer risk. Given the rhetoric about how AI is ruining education by writing papers for students and doing their homework, you might be surprised to hear educators like me talking about its benefits. In my introductory programming course, I see firsthand how AI can empower students in specific ways and expand the ranks of end-user programmers. 28.Which characterizes end-user programmers? A. Programming in person to enhance efficiency. B. Helping many with computer problems. C. Seeking a career in software companies. D. Developing large language models. 29.What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Suggestions for writing small functions. B. Challenges of traditional programming teaching. C. The importance of learning programming syntax. D. The total makeup of a well-functional full program. 30.What would the author call the data visualization tool? A. A fruitless attempt. B. A half-finished project. C. A remarkable achievement. D. A task demanding joint efforts. 31.What does the underlined word “rhetoric” in the last paragraph mean? A. Historical facts. B. Technical terms. C. Critical judgments. D. Educational theories. D Alita has been highly sensitive to criticism since she was a child. “Three years ago we did patient satisfaction surveys,” explains Alita, who is now a distinguished doctor. “My patients loved the attention I gave them, and my reviews were largely positive. Yet there were a few patients who complained that I sometimes ran late. I haven’t felt the same way about my practice since.” Sound familiar? If you’re like Alita, you’ve probably been hearing the same advice for much of your life: “Don’t be so sensitive.” Yet new research suggests that this is far harder for some than others. Three factors can be used to measure our sensitivity to feedback (反馈). The first is Baseline. Some people have a relatively high baseline—they always seem so cheerful no matter how much pressure they are under. Others may have a relatively low happiness baseline, being dissatisfied with their lives, regardless of how well things may be going. The second variable is Swing. For someone with small swing, nothing excites them much, and few things really get them too upset. If you swing wider emotionally, your ups and downs will be more intense and you’ll require less stimulation to move you off your baseline. And finally, Sustain or Recovery. How long do you sustain a bounce in your step in the wake of an appreciative email from an important customer? How long does it take you to recover from the public dressing-down you got from your boss on the newsroom floor? Researchers estimate that biological makeup accounts for about 40% of how we react, and whether it’s a little more or a little less doesn’t matter. The bigger point is that a significant part of how we react to negative feedback comes not from our biological makeup, but rather, from the story we tell ourselves about what the feedback means. We can all learn to manage feedback more skillfully by learning how to see the feedback at “actual size.” Feedback should be bound in time (feedback about right now is not about the future) and by specificity (feedback about one thing is not about everything) and by size (needing to improve by 10% is different from needing to improve by 80%). 32.What do we know about Alita? A. She values her work over her emotions. B. She is overly affected by negative comments. C. She uses patient surveys to improve her job. D. She has decided to change her work attitude. 33.Which describes a person with a low baseline and a wide swing? A. Being easily upset and sensitive to feedback. B. Staying calm and content despite hardships. C. Feeling low often but rarely reacting strongly. D. Being always cheerful but overreacting to criticism. 34.What does “Sustain or Recovery” refer to? A. The ability to stay positive. B. The frequency of bad emotions. C. The tendency to dismiss feedback. D. The duration of emotional impact. 35.What is key to managing feedback effectively? A. Focusing on future outcomes. B. Responding to all feedback equally. C. Understanding our biological reactions. D. Interpreting feedback clearly and specifically. 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 Squawk to the Moon, Little Goose by Edna Mitchell Preston was the first book in my childhood that inspired me to read and dream. It is the tale of a little goose who night after night watches the moon with great admiration. One night she saw the reflection of the moon in the pond.   (36)    She believes that the moon has fallen into the pond. Although it is only a reflection on the water’s surface, it becomes the springboard for the adventures of this little goose.   (37)   As a four-year-old kid, I thought, “This is the coolest bird I have ever known!” Books that inspire the imagination and allow us to share stories are what I value. I especially appreciate literature that facilitates personal and professional journeys towards action. You see, this children’s book was the first step towards my own development of seeing the world differently.   (38)    From that point on, I became devoted to the helping and advocating of other-than-human beings. This term refers to our first mother, the earth, and all of her children (plants, animals, seen, unseen).   (39)    It also made me realize that my footprints truly mattered. I have lived with these themes and life teachings my entire life. A couple of decades later, I still think about the antics (荒唐行为) of that little goose. I continue to read material that shapes who I am and who I can be. A good book does have the power to change lives.   (40)    A. It certainly did mine. B. I decided to read it again. C. This goose is truly a creative thinker. D. She stays in the pond with her family members. E. This little winged being is determined to save the moon. F. It planted the seed of my concern for the non-human world. G. This book taught me I had a very important role in this world. 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 Recently I read a story shared by a girl called Lauren Campbell. It was so   (41) . In her social media post, Lauren   (42)   that her dad did not have much growing up. Hence, when he   (43)   his own family, he did everything he could to give them a   (44)   life. But it wasn’t just his own family that he   (45)  , it turns out. And that shines through in the   (46)  he gave some of Lauren’s classmates. The story began when Lauren’s dad learned about a (n)   (47)   school field trip that would cost each student £40. Upon hearing this, he couldn’t help but wonder about who couldn’t   (48)   it. He asked Lauren what happened to kids who couldn’t pay, and she didn’t know.   (49)  , her dad didn’t need a sure   (50)   in order to decide what he’d do next: pay for every single kid who couldn’t afford the trip. A week after the field trip, Lauren got pulled into the school office and given a   (51)  letter to her dad. She was so   (52)   but later discovered her dad’s kind act. When Lauren asked him about it, his   (53)   for doing so was simple: “I know how it feels to be   (54)  , and no child should ever feel that way.” Nothing warms my heart like folks who take care of others. Acts of kindness like this, I find,   (55)   greatly to our world being a much better, happier place! 41.A. heart-warming B. time-consuming C. backbreaking D. mouthwatering 42.A. apologized B. discovered C. revealed D. complained 43.A. directed B. established C. recognized D. sought 44.A. quieter B. busier C. longer D. better 45.A. took advantage of B. looked out for C. relied on D. dealt with 46.A. trick B. award C. gift D. post 47.A. frequent B. underdeveloped C. secret D. upcoming 48.A. afford B. decline C. believe D. change 49.A. Besides B. Otherwise C. Nevertheless D. Therefore 50.A. statistic B. answer C. sign D. promise 51.A. standard B. congratulatory C. thank-you D. face-saving 52.A. confused B. disappointed C. excited D. ashamed 53.A. explanation B. method C. excuse D. ambition 54.A. associated B. infected C. judged D. excluded 55.A. respond B. contribute C. appeal D. add 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 Have you ever run   (56)  someone and their name just doesn’t come to you?   (57)  , you walk into a room and suddenly can’t recall why you’re there? Being   (58)  (forget) can be really. annoying. But what if I tell you that there are good reasons for our memories fading away (逐渐消失)? In an interview, neuroscientist Charan Ranganath uses a storage   (59)  (compare). We don’t tend to store everything we’ve ever owned in our house.   (60)  (similar), we don’t need to store all our memories either. He says, “If we didn’t forget anything, we’d be storing too many memories, and you’d never be able to find   (61)  you want.” We also need to forget things in order to update our memories with new information. Imagine you get used to   (62)  same school timetable for a whole year, but the next year, you have new procedures. Your brain needs to be flexible and forget irrelevant details   (63)  (handle) the new information. And, if you’ve ever been   (64)  (convince) that you know a word, but it just doesn’t pop into your head, you’re not alone. This tip-of-the-tongue phenomenon may suggest that some things are not fully forgotten, just currently inaccessible. Those with a higher level of knowledge   (65)  (affect) more by this according to studies such as “Impact of knowledge and age on tip-of-the-tongue rates”, because their brains have to sort through more information to find the word. 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 66.假定你是李华，你校将举办一次交换生欢迎会。请你给交换生朋友Chris写一封电子邮件，内容包括： (1)欢迎会目的； (2)活动安排； (3)注意事项。 注意：(1)写作词数应为80个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 七、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共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。 The golf ball stood still on the grass. I looked at my surroundings carefully, trying to find the best angle to hit the ball. Everyone was looking at me. I took a deep breath and held my driver (开球杆) up in the air, ready to swing. Suddenly I heard a sound. “Tweet. Tweet.” I shook my head, This wasn’t the time for distractions. A few seconds later, the sound came back again. “Tweet…” I listened. The crowd started to whisper. I could feel my opponent Erin staring at me, becoming impatient. I had to hit the ball. I swung my driver as I heard the tweeting becoming louder. What was that sound? I thought unhappily as my driver hit right into the ball, sending it flying off course and heading towards the bushes lining the field. Erin hit the golf ball, making it all the way into the hole. Then there was a 20-minute intermission (中场休息) until the second half of the tournament began. I heard “Tweet...” again. I decided to figure out what it was. I ran into the woods and found a fallen nest under a tree. A mother bluebird, with two babies, lay in the nest. She stared at me, looking frightened. Her wing had a cut and blood was coming out of it. Her babies were weak. “What am I supposed to do?” If I left them, they would be in danger. There was a pet hospital, about 20 minutes’ walk from here. If I walked to the hospital, I would lose the tournament. I struggled. Eventually, I made my decision. I carefully picked up the nest and birds, and headed towards the hospital. Soon, I arrived at the hospital. There was a woman at the front desk. I ran over to her and explained the whole situation to her. She nodded as she listened carefully to me. After I finished explaining, she put on a pair of gloves and took the nest of birds with her. She told me to stay in the area as she disappeared into an examination room. I stayed where I was, praying. 注意：(1) 续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 After ten minutes or so, she walked back to her desk and told me what the result was. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ I’d lost the chance to beat Erin but I didn’t regret it. ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $