湖南省长沙市第二十六中学（湖南师大附中雨花学校）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 英语答案和解析 【答案】 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. B 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 17. C 18. C 19. B 20. C 21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. D 36. B 37. E 38. A 39. F 40. G 41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. A 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. B 54. D 55. C 56. has organised 57.which 58.awareness 59.an 60.to visit 61.and 62.planned 63.was celebrated 64.gradually 65.territories 66. Good morning, everyone! Iˈm glad to have the opportunity to deliver a brief speech on my future career. Since I was a child, I have been looking forward to becoming a tour guide who travels worldwide, appreciating different cultures and enriching life experience at the same time. Besides, this career is financially rewarding. To be a good tour guide is not easy, for it requires years of practice and continual learning. It is the wide range of knowledge, professionalism and devotion that make a highly qualified tour guide. Therefore, my dream canˈt be fulfilled without hard work to pave the way. Thanks for listening! 67. Paragraph 1: When the day came, I went into the water. Once in the water, the terrible memory went back to me quickly and my mind got confused. It seemed that I would never learn to swim. However, I suddenly remembered what I had promised myself. I kept telling myself that I wasnˈt going to drown and my friends were there to encourage me to relax. I made it. I was so happy, not just because of the swimming experience, but because I had overcome my fear of water. Paragraph 2: I have learnt a lot from my swimming experience. That experience made me realise that the only limitation we have is the one that we place over ourselves in our minds. In other words, if I could overcome my fear of water, I can go ahead and live my life without limits. That means every other thing I wrote down on that list can be finished as well. And since then, I have managed to do a great number of things that I didnˈt think I could do before. 听力原文： 1. 听力原文： W: You should have been here thirty minutes ago. The film has been on. M: Sorry. I was about to leave my house when I had an unexpected visitor. We talked for some time. W: I don't want such things to happen again. 2. 听力原文： M: Excuse me. What have you got in the way of brown jackets, size 42? W: Sorry, but weˈve sold out right now. M: I really like it. Are you likely to be getting any more in? W: I should think so, yes. If you leave your phone number, Iˈll ring you. 3. 听力原文： W: Now, can we get the computers before Wednesday? M: Well, it depends. If it's less than 10 kilometres, we can deliver them on Tuesday. But if it's farther away, it'll be on Thursday. Where is your office? W: Just around the corner. 4. 听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: Go to bed, Bill. Itˈs already twenty to ten. M: Aw, Mum, just a few minutes. Iˈm streaming this video. Itˈll be over at ten to and Iˈll be in bed at ten past. 5~6. 听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: Excuse me. Is it possible to buy souvenirs and gifts here? Iˈd like to buy something for my husband. M: Yes, go to level 2. Thereˈs only one store --a duty-free shop in the departure area. You can get something good at reasonable prices. W: Do I need to go through customs and immigration first? M: Yes. Youˈll find the shop right in front of you after you go through. W: And do you know if they take credit cards or do I need to use cash? M: Either is fine. 7~8. 听力原文： M: Many teenagers admire you. What do you think "beauty" is? W: Looking nice means that you have to put on the right clothes and make up at the right time and place. Look fresh and clean most of the time. M: Did you consider yourself pretty when you were in high school? W: I would never dare to call myself beautiful. M: As one of the most popular local female singers, how do you see yourself? W: I believe being modest is very important. I actually feel like a newcomer when working with experienced music producers. Their advice is of great help. 9~11.  听力原文： W: I think Mark is frightened to be left alone in a house, although he doesnˈt look anxious or unhappy. I know heˈs just pretending to appear calm. M: Honey, heˈs already fourteen. Remember? We left Catherine alone when she was ten. W: That was a mistake. We didnˈt leave her. We forgot her. M: When we got home, she was fine, except that all her books were thrown out of the window. She was chatting with the emergency phone operator, and had become friends with her. W: Yeah, but we have to make sure that Mark knows what to do in case of emergency. M: Of course he does. He took part in the first aid training programme last month and passed the exam. W: The exam? It helps little in reality. M: Emm ... you have a point. W: Iˈve got a solution. Letˈs create an emergency situation for him. Then he will have real-life experience, instead of just theory. M: Sounds good. 12~15. 听力原文： M: Well, Iˈd love to share with you my personal opinions on city life and life in small towns. I grew up in a small town until I was 18 and then moved to a big city. I never thought that I would like living in a big city, but I was wrong. After ten years of living in one, I canˈt imagine ever living in a small town again. Surely, small towns and big cities both have some problems in terms of transport. In a small town, you have to own a car to make life comfortable. You canˈt get around without one because there isnˈt any kind of public transport. Big cities generally have heavy traffic and expensive parking, but there you have a choice of taking public transport, which is cheaper than driving. I also love the exciting life in big cities. I can always enjoy a lot of films, concerts and other wonderful shows. However, these things are not common in small towns. The final thing I like about large cities is that you can be presented with more varied experiences and meet different kinds of people. However, you seldom find such a variety of people in a smaller town. Of course, safety should be considered, and thatˈs one area where small towns are better than big cities. Still, I would rather be a bit more careful and live in a large city than feel safe but bored. 16. 听力原文： ​​​​​​​W: My tutor asked me to talk about at least four famous people in the last two centuries in my essay. M: Did you make it? W: No. I only named two, Queen Victoria and Diana. M: Well, you can add Edison and Einstein. 17~20.  听力原文： M: Hello, everyone. My nameˈs Sam Thomas. Iˈm from WSP, short for Worldwide Students Project. It is a service organisation which was set up to improve international understanding. Now weˈve got volunteers from 30 different countries working around the world. If youˈre interested in joining us, Iˈd like to tell you about some of the projects. There are three kinds of projects to choose from: short-term projects lasting two or three weeks, medium-term projects lasting between one and six months and long-term projects which can be up to a year. The first project Iˈd like to tell about is in Japan. Itˈs a village improvement project. Youˈd be working with local people, so you need knowledge of Japanese for that. It is for three weeks. The next one is a childrenˈs holiday centre in Poland. The work includes painting rooms, gardening and things like that. Itˈs a medium-term one lasting six weeks. The final project is for the medical students here. There is a placement in a centre for disabled children in India. Youˈd be providing medical care there. Youˈll work six months there, so you can get plenty of experience and do something for the disabled children. 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 are the speakers talking about？ A. Why the man is late. B. When the film starts. C. Who the unexpected visitor was. 2.What will the man probably do? A. Give the woman his contact number. B. Look for another jacket. C. Call the woman. 3.When can the woman get the computers? A. On Tuesday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday. 4.When will the boy most probably go to bed? A. At 10: 10. B. At 9: 50. C. At 9: 40. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 5.What does the woman want to do? A. Change some money. B. Go through customs. C. Buy some gifts. 6.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At an airport. B. In a street. C. In a shopping mall. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 7.Who is the woman? A. A model. B. A student. C. A singer. 8.What can we learn about the woman? A. She considers herself as a beauty. B. She places a high value on modesty. C. She used to dress well in high school. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 9.What was Catherine doing when the speakers got home? A. Reading her books. B. Playing with her friends. C. Chatting with the operator. 10.What does the woman want to ensure? A. Mark can apply what heˈs learned. B. Mark can help people in need. C. Mark can pass the exam. 11.What will the speakers do for Mark? A. Keep a record of his reactions. B. Create an unexpected situation. C. Write down their own experiences. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 12.How long has the speaker lived in a big city? A. One year. B. Ten years. C. Eighteen years. 13.What is the speaker's opinion on public transport? A. It's comfortable. B. It's time-saving. C. It's cheap. 14.What is good about living in a small town? A. It's safer. B. It's healthier. C. It's more convenient. 15.What kind of life does the speaker seem to like most? A. Colourful. B. Quiet. C. Busy. 16.What are the speakers talking about in general? A. Famous people. B. An essay. C. A tutor. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 17.What is the purpose of the projects? A. To offer jobs from abroad. B. To let people get higher education. C. To improve international understanding. 18.What kind of project is the one in Japan? A. A long-term project. B. A medium-term project. C. A short-term project. 19.What will volunteers in the second project do? A. Work with the local people. B. Do some gardening. C. Provide medical care. 20.Who is the final project aimed at? A. Japanese learners. B. Painting lovers. C. Medical students. 二、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。 A A job posting Welcome to our school! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities to work with us. See below for a quick glance at what the job is like and the impact you could have on the children. The title of the job posting: An assistant to summer school staff The type of the job: Part-time; Full-time Working conditions: Elementary school campus Weekly scheduled hours: Part-time, 20; Full-time, 40 The earliest start date: Immediately Position duration: Expected to continue until August 31 Wage: Part-time, $15 hourly; Full-time, $20 hourly Working hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Responsibilities: ●Watch over and care for children in the 5-12 age range. ●Assist in implementing lesson plans, preparation and the clean-up of materials. ●Maintain a healthy and safe environment for children. ●Other related functions as assigned. Application requirements: ●Your resume. ●High school certificate or above. ●Mail your application form to us by June 10. ●A minimum of six months of experience of working with children aged between 5 and 12. ●Three professional references required, at least one from a teacher. 21.What is the assistant required to do? A. Design lesson plans. B. Work the night shift. C. Safeguard the children. D. Clean up the campus. 22.Which of the following will result in the disqualification? A. Submitting only one recommendation. B. Preparing a personal resume. C. Being an undergraduate student. D. Having a year of relevant experience. 23.Whatˈs the weekly wage of the full-time assistant? A. $400. B. $800. C. $900. D. $1,200. B Eating out in the United States is not much different than eating out in other parts of the world. There are still fast-food chains such as McDonaldˈs and KFC for those hamburgers. However, what makes the restaurants in the US unique is that there is a cultural diversity of restaurants serving food from almost every part of the world. When you arrive in Irvine, and travel around the city, you will find many restaurants of many different cultures, ranging from Europe to the Middle East and Asia. So, when you first arrive, there are always restaurants close by that offer the food you prefer. Now how do you find those restaurants and know if they are good or not? The most common way is through the Internet. In the US, most restaurants can be found through a smartphone app called Yelp. It is a commonly used search engine for restaurants and it is very convenient to use! All you need is to enter the cuisine you want such as “Indian, Sichuan, Sushi, Vegetarian, etc.” In addition, each restaurant on there is also rated and reviewed by some of their past customers. At some restaurants, you can also sign up for the waiting list through the app to economize on time! If you donˈt have time to go out and eat, there are food delivery services available. Traditionally, pizza is the most common food for delivery. Some delivery services you can try are DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Postmates. All you would need to do is just open a free account, select the restaurants on their webpage, order from the menu, and enter your address to have the food delivered to your home. They usually have a delivery discount the first time you sign up for an account, so be sure to take advantage of that! 24.What sets restaurants in the United States apart from other parts of the world? A. The use of Internet apps for ordering food. B. The tradition of having food delivered to oneˈs home. C. The presence of fast-food chains like McDonaldˈs and KFC. D. The availability of a wide range of cultural diversity in food options. 25.What is the most common way for visitors to find restaurants serving their preferred cuisine? A. By exploring the city on foot. B. By asking the locals for recommendations. C. By using the Yelp app to search for specific cuisines. D. By checking in at their hotel for a list of nearby restaurants. 26.What do the underlined words “economize on” mean in the second paragraph? A. Save. B. Spend. C. Kill. D. Waste. 27.How do food delivery services in the US attract new customers? A. By offering a wide range of food options. B. By providing free delivery for all orders. C. By allowing customers to order through smartphone apps. D. By offering delivery discounts to first-time account sign-ups. C Adults understand what it feels like to be flooded with objects. Why do we often think that more is more when it comes to kids and their belongings? The good news is that I can help my own kids learn earlier than I did how to live more with less. I found the holidays a good time to encourage young children to donate less-used things, and it worked. Because of our efforts, our daughter Georgia did decide to donate a large bag of toys to a little girl whose mother was unable to pay for her holiday due to illness. She chose to sell a few larger objects that were less often used when we promised to put the money into her school fund. For weeks, Iˈve been thinking of bigger, deeper questions: How do we make it a habit for them? And how do we train ourselves to help them live with need, and use less? Yesterday, I sat with my son, Shepherd, determined to test my own theory on this. I decided to play with him with only one toy for as long as it would keep his interest. I expected that one toy would keep his attention for about five minutes, ten minutes, max. I chose a red rubber ball—simple, universally available. We passed it; he tried to put it in his mouth; he tried bouncing it, rolling it, sitting on it and throwing it. It was totally, completely enough for him. Before I knew it, an hour had passed and it was time to move on to lunch. We both became absorbed in the simplicity of playing together. He had my full attention and I had his. My little experiment to find joy in a single object worked for both of us. 28.What do the words “more is more” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Enough is enough. B. Earn more and spend more. C. More money, more worries. D. The more, the better. 29.What made Georgia agree to sell some of her objects? A. Adding the money to her school fund. B. Raising money for a little boy. C. Saving up for her holiday. D. Giving the money to a sick mother. 30.Why did the author play the ball with Shepherd? A. To train his attention. B. To show a parentˈs love. C. To try out an idea. D. To help him start a hobby. 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Take it or leave it B. A lesson from kids C. Live more with less D. The pleasure of giving D Once when I was facing a decision that involved high risks, I went to a friend. He looked at me for a moment, and then wrote a sentence containing the best advice Iˈve ever had: Be bold and brave—and mighty forces will come to your aid. Those words made me see clearly that when I had fallen short in the past, it was seldom because I had tried and failed. It was usually because I had let fear of failure stop me from trying at all. On the other hand, whenever I had plunged into deep water, forced by courage or circumstance, I had always been able to swim until I got my feet on the ground again. Boldness means a decision to bite off more than you can chew. And there is nothing mysterious about the mighty forces. They are potential powers we possess: energy, skill, sound judgement, creative ideas—even physical strength greater than most of us realise. Admittedly, those mighty forces are spiritual ones. But sometimes they are more important than physical ones. A college classmate of mine, Tim, was an excellent football player, even though he weighed much less than the average player. “In one game I suddenly found myself confronting a huge player, who had nothing but me between him and our goal line,” said Tim. “I was so frightened that I closed my eyes and desperately threw myself at that guy like a bullet—and stopped him suddenly.” Boldness—a willingness to extend yourself to the extreme—is not one that can be acquired overnight. But it can be taught to children and developed in adults. Confidence builds up. Surely, there will be setbacks and disappointments in life; boldness in itself is no guarantee of success. But the person who tries to do something and fails is a lot better than the person who tries to do nothing. So, always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities, and youˈll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreamed. 32.Why was the author sometimes unable to reach his goal in the past? A. He faced huge risks. B. He lacked mighty forces. C. Fear prevented him from trying. D. Failure blocked his way to success. 33.What is the implied meaning of the underlined part? A. Swallow more than you can digest. B. Act slightly above your abilities. C. Develop more mysterious powers. D. Learn to make creative decisions. 34.What was especially important for Timˈs successful defence in the football game? A. His physical strength. B. His basic skill. C. His real fear. D. His spiritual force. 35.What can be learnt from Paragraph 5? A. Confidence grows more rapidly in adults. B. Trying without success is meaningless. C. Repeated failures create a better life. D. Boldness can be gained little by little. 三、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。 The transition from high school to college is a major one, and successful adjustment to college has lifelong influences. Maybe you are about to make this transition yourself or have children who are about to leave the nest.   (36)   If you know someone who is making this transition or know parents guiding their soon-to-be adult children through this time, please share this collection of research-based tips with them.   (37)   Many people are in the same boat as you, hoping to make friends quickly. Your success at college counts, in part, on surrounding yourself with people who can support you and help you have fun. Donˈt be afraid to talk to your professors or teaching assistants. Successful adjustment is about asking for help when you need it. This means trying to find the answers on your own first, but then contacting those who can help you when you canˈt.   (38)   Lean on your family. Family support can give you comfort when lessons are hard or you are stressed about finals.   (39)   Strong support from family is linked to lower loneliness and depression during the first year of college and higher academic adjustment including motivation and concentration. Be confident. Feeling anxious about communicating with classmates and professors, and speaking up in class is associated with lower adaptation during the transition to college.   (40)   The more you speak up in class, the easier it will become. A．That is what they are there for! B．This list is exactly what you need. C．Your professors and teaching assistants are very successful. D．Joining clubs is also linked to a sense of belonging at college. E．Be open to making new friends as soon as you set foot on campus. F．Family members can give you advice and help solve problems. G．One of the best ways to increase your confidence in communication is to practise! 四、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。 My previous home had a stand of woods behind it and many animals in the backyard. That first year, I   (41)   feeding peanuts to the blue jays (松鸦), then the squirrels. The squirrels had no problem coming up right to me for them. As the months went by, the rabbits saw that I was no   (42)   and didnˈt escape. Slowly they came to   (43)   me, and by the end of the year they were eating out of my hand. That second year, the rabbits   (44)   me, and one would even sit up for slices! While I was feeding them, I   (45)   that a groundhog (土拨鼠) who used to run away was now taking an   (46)   interest in this food situation. I carefully extended a long carrot, with a keen eye on those teeth, and   (47)  , there were times I would have the groundhog sitting next to a rabbit, both munching (出声地嚼) on carrots. A few months later, while eating, the groundhog would even turn her back to me.   (48)   when she was facing away, I reached out and   (49)   scratched (挠) her back with my finger. She didnˈt move. By year three, the rabbits and the groundhog were back. The groundhog   (50)   didnˈt have a problem with me scratching her back, and I got an idea. Iˈd always   (51)  , while slicing up carrots, that the end looked like a cap. So one day, just to see how she would react, I gently   (52)   one on top of the groundhogˈs head. Again, not a   (53)  . The next time, I had my camera ready to record what you see here, one of several dozen such pictures.   (54)   she had a slice to eat, she never   (55)   the one on her head. It was a fair trade—I got a pleasure, and she had yet another tasty treat. 41.A. avoided B. started C. cancelled D. suggested 42.A. help B. cheat C. threat D. exception 43.A. trust B. miss C. admire D. appreciate 44.A. feared B. ignored C. discovered D. remembered 45.A. proved B. decided C. noticed D. understood 46.A. extreme B. increasing C. additional D. inspiring 47.A. before long B. long ago C. over and over D. all over again 48.A. Next B. Once C. Soon D. Lately 49.A. carefully B. suddenly C. violently D. patiently 50.A. also B. thus C. just D. still 51.A. thought B. doubted C. admitted D. recognised 52.A. fixed B. placed C. hung D. kept 53.A. tremble B. move C. delay D. hesitation 54.A. Even if B. Ever since C. As far as D. So long as 55.A. welcomed B. required C. bothered D. expected 五、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。 Each year since 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM)      (56)     (organise) International Museum Day,      (57)      represents a unique moment for the international museum community. The intention of International Museum Day is to raise      (58)      (aware) about the fact that museums are      (59)      important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. The Day motivates people      (60)      (visit) museums dedicated to many fields of human endeavour such as agriculture, fashion, astronomy, archaeology, art,      (61)      natural history. Organised on 18 May each year or around this date, the events and activities      (62)      (plan) to observe International Museum Day can last a day, a weekend or an entire week. International Museum Day      (63)      (celebrate) for the first time over 40 years ago. Since then, the Day has      (64)      (gradual) grown in popularity. Now, more and more museums in different countries and      (65)      (territory) all around the world participate in the celebration of International Museum Day. 六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。 66.假定你是李华，你校将举办主题为“My dream career”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括： (1)你的理想职业； (2)选择它的理由； (3)实现它的途径。 注意： (1)写作词数应为80左右； (2)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数； (3)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Good morning, everyone! Iˈm glad to have the opportunity to deliver a brief speech on my future career. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thanks for listening! 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。 I was very excited the first time I went inside a body of water. I was out with a group of friends and we just decided to go swimming. What they didnˈt know was that it was my first time. So I lost control quickly. I struggled in the water for a few seconds, trying my possible best to get control of my body to avoid drowning. After a few seconds, luckily, I found my feet—literally. I stood up, and that was it. I just couldnˈt afford to trust the water anymore. After that experience, I was never interested in going swimming again. Ten years later, I was looking through my notebooks one day and I saw a note where I wrote things I was going to try. It was written during my 21st birthday. One of the things I wrote was that I was going to learn how to swim. It is exactly six years since I wrote those things down. And apart from starting my first business, I havenˈt finished doing up to ten per cent of the things I wrote. So I decided that I was going to start crossing off the things written on that list as soon as I could. That was when I decided to go swimming again. Unlike before, I made plans for it. I decided beforehand that no excuse was going to stop me this time. I made sure I finished all the tasks I had at work. I didnˈt want any excuse to tie me down this time. So I decided on the pool I was going to use, which was about 1.5 metres deep. I bought my swimming gear. I told some of my friends and even got some to come along with me. I just didnˈt want to chicken out at the last minute and I wanted to overcome my fear of water. 注意： 续写词数应为150左右。 Paragraph 1: When the day came, I went into the water. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: I have learnt a lot from my swimming experience. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页，共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $