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2026年上学期高二期末联合考试 科目：英语 （试题卷） 注意事项： 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答题卡和本试题卷封面上，并认真核对答题卡上的姓名，准考证号和科目。 2．答题时，在答题卡相应的位置上规范作答，在试题卷和草稿纸上的作答一律无效。考生在答题卡上按如下答题： （1）选择题部分请按题号用2B铅笔填涂方框，修改时请用橡皮擦干净，不留痕迹。 （2）非选择题部分请按题号用0.5mm黑色墨水签字笔书写，否则作答无效。 （3）请勿折叠答题卡。保持字迹工整，笔迹清晰，卡面清洁。 3．本试题卷共4页。如缺页，考生需及时报告监考老师，否则后果自负。 4．考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。 姓名：__________ 准考证号：__________ 2026年上学期高二期末联合考试 英语 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。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。每段对话读两遍。 1. What are the speakers talking about? A. A picture. B. A teacher. C. A show. 2. What can we learn about the man? A. He’s forgetful. B. He’s in a hurry. C. He’s organized. 3. What does the woman care about most when choosing a flight? A. Departure time. B. Ticket price. C. In-flight service. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a bank. B. In a bookstore. C. In a post office. 5. Why does the man worry about his daughter? A. She will skip school. B. She may damage her phone again. C. She may not balance school and work. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。 6. What does the man plan to do this summer? A. Have a family trip. B. Take a short course. C. Work on projects. 7. What major does the woman prefer? A. Law. B. Business. C. Education. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son. 9. Which language did Mark and his family speak to the man? A. English. B. French. C. Italian. 10. What do we know about Mark’s grandmother? A. She was born in Texas. B. She lives in Rome. C. She speaks English well. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. How does the woman feel at the beginning? A. Calm. B. Curious. C. Nervous. 12. What is the woman’s problem? A. A serious stomachache. B. An old filling that needs replacement. C. A hole in her tooth causing discomfort. 13. What does the woman think of her previous experience? A. Unpleasant. B. Satisfactory. C. Boring. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. How did the new student build his game app? A. By joining a club. B. By copying other apps. C. By learning on his own. 15. What is the club working on? A. Launching a new app. B. Designing a digital study tool. C. Teaching programming skills. 16. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Visit the club. B. Update a system. C. Call Mr. Williams. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. How old is the speaker? A. 12. B. 18. C. 20. 18. How does the speaker describe himself as a child? A. Brave. B. Nervous. C. Knowledgeable. 19. What do we know about most wuxia fighters? A. They lived a wealthy life. B. They had military backgrounds. C. They might come from northern China. 20. What’s the main purpose of the talk? A. To introduce a special form of Chinese stories. B. To show the great influence of wuxia heroes. C. To present a special period in Chinese history. 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 What to Visit in Boston’s Seaport District Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) The ICA. stands out in the Seaport with its striking design by award-winning architects Diller Scofidio and Renfro. The 65,000 square-foot building features a mix of glass and metal, offering fantastic harbor (港口) views. Its open-air Grandstand area attracts both locals on their lunch breaks and tourists taking photos on the steps. Website: www.icaboston.org Tatte Bakery & Cafe With Tatte’s over 30 locations, founder Tzurit Or may seem like she has a background as a restaurateur, but the Israeli-born chef is a former film producer who left Tel Aviv to start a new life in the US. The self-taught baker started her business from home, selling baked goods at a weekly farmers’ market in 2007 before opening her first cafe in 2008. Website: www.tattebakery.com Porter Square Books: Boston Edition Located in the GrubStreet Center for Creative Writing, Porter Square Books: Boston Edition is a sister store to the original in Cambridge. This independent bookstore is known for its movable displays that can be rearranged for creative and inclusive programmes, from silent book reading parties to a writers-in-residence programme. Having a second home within GrubStreet makes perfect sense; it is a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. Website: www.portersquarebooks.com Cardullo’s Gourmet Shoppe Cardullo’s made its way to the Seaport in 2018, much to the delight of local chocolate lovers. Opened in 1950 and still family-owned and operated, the store is not only beloved for its sweets but also known for its generously sized and freshly made sandwiches. This is a perfect place to pick up breakfast or lunch. Website: www.cardullos.com 21. Why is ICA’s Grandstand area popular? A. It shows breathtaking artworks. B. It offers free lunch to visitors. C. It is home to a historic building. D. It is a great place for relaxing. 22. What can be learned about Porter Square Books: Boston Edition? A. It hosts a variety of creative events. B. It is organized by a local community. C. It provides shelter for the homeless. D. It has a cafe with affordable services. 23. Which website can you visit to order some chocolate? A. www.icaboston.org. B. www.tattebakery.com. C. www.cardullos.com. D. www.portersquarebooks.com. B In her tiny Athens apartment, 93-year-old Ioanna Matsouka has knitted thousands of brightly colored scarves for children in need from Greece to Ukraine, and she has no plans to quit just yet. “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Since she took up knitting in the 1990s, Matsouka has easily made over 3,000 scarves, her daughter estimates. In the hallway by the door, shopping bags filled with her latest creations await their new home. A knitted blanket is thrown over the sofa where she spends her days. Initially distributed to friends, the scarves were later contributed to children’s shelters across Greece as the stock expanded. Then, through acquaintances, they reached children in Bosnia and Ukraine. The latest batch of 70 went to a refugee camp near Athens this winter via the UN refugee agency. Her daughter, Angeliki, narrates drawings and mails her mother has received over the years: “Thank you, be well, keep going. You gave joy to children, you gave joy to people.” That’s her only reward: a letter, a few words. Matsouka knits one scarf a day, now with small imperfections. Her vision is impaired and she suffers from severe facial pain, a condition known as trigeminal neuralgia. Angeliki says her mother is an example of resilience and optimism. Matsouka wakes up every morning, drinks a glass of milk, puts on her pearl earrings and gets to work. She takes a break for lunch and a nap, and then painstakingly knits into the night. She may have even found the secret to a long life in it, she says. “It’s the happiness I get from giving,” she says, sitting beside a big blue bag brimming with yarn (纱线). “Until I die, I will be knitting,” Matsouka says. Her knitting needles click through her expert fingers, her nails painted red. “It brings me joy to share them.” 24. What did the scarves begin as? A. Presents to acquaintances. B. Initiatives for fundraising. C. Donation to a refugee camp. D. Stock for children’s shelters. 25. What can be inferred about Matsouka from paragraph 4? A. She yields to her severely impaired vision. B. She wakes up every morning due to facial pain. C. She continues knitting despite her health challenges. D. She is only rewarded with drawings from her daughter. 26. Which of the following words fail to describe Matsouka? A. Resilient and reserved. B. Optimistic and generous. C. Persevering and passionate. D. Responsible and sympathetic. 27. What message does the article mainly convey? A. The eye is bigger than the belly. B. Giving is better than accepting. C. An early bird catches the worm. D. A rolling stone gathers no moss. C Today, concrete production accounts for roughly 8 percent of global carbon emissions, which is about a quarter of all industry carbon emissions. Fortunately, the ancient Romans might have taught us a thing or two about manufacturing concrete that lasts for thousands of years. A new study has strictly analyzed the raw materials and energy demands of the ancient recipe of Roman concrete, revealing some useful ways to improve modern cement (水泥). Surprisingly, researchers found that producing Roman concrete requires more water and more greenhouse gas emissions than commonly used concrete today. But while the initial energy costs may be higher, it may not need to be replaced or repaired as often. It’s hard to compare the longevity of Roman concrete to modern concrete, because today, many concrete buildings and structures are reinforced with steel. As steel rusts (生锈), it expands, forcing any surrounding concrete to crack and degrade in as little as a decade. By comparison, ancient Roman concrete is capable of restoring itself. This means that when cracks appear in the cement, they are naturally glued back together when water leaks in. That’s part of the reason ancient Roman seawalls have lasted for centuries, despite the constant erosion of seawater. Daniela Martinez, lead author and engineer of the University of the North in Columbia acknowledges that longer-lasting cement structures “can only partially balance out increased demand for new material,” but Roman manufacturing methods may also hold other environmental benefits. Roman concrete produces far fewer dangerous air pollutants, possibly because the limestone, the main ingredient of Roman concrete, is burned using clean wood, not fossil fuels. According to recent models, using Roman cement techniques could reduce harmful gas emissions by up to 98 percent compared to modern methods. “There are a lot of lessons that we can draw from the Romans. If we can incorporate their strategies with our modern innovative ideas, we can create a more sustainable built environment.” says Martinez. 28. How does the author present the background of the study? A. By giving examples. B. By providing statistics. C. By defining a concept. D. By describing a scene. 29. What can be inferred about Roman concrete? A. It has a short service life. B. It needs regular maintenance. C. It proves sustainable over time. D. It requires low initial energy costs. 30. Which word can best describe the property of ancient Roman concrete? A. Ever-lasting. B. Self-healing. C. Easy-cutting. D. Safe-guarding. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Green Living, A New Path. B. Carbon Crisis, A Modern Issue. C. Magic Power, A Roman Mystery. D. Ancient Recipe, A Possible Solution. D Chinese scientists have developed a new refrigeration method that solves a long-standing challenge in cooling technology. Published in Nature, the study responds to rising energy demands in applications ranging from food preservation to data center cooling. Traditional vapor-compression systems consume vast amounts of electricity and rely on harmful refrigerants. In China, refrigeration accounts for nearly 20% of the nation’s electricity use and 7.8% of its carbon emissions (碳排放). While solid-state cooling avoids harmful gases, it suffers from poor heat transfer, limiting its real-world application. Led by Professor Li Bing from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research team overcame this by combining solid cooling effects with liquid flow. They used a common, non-toxic salt whose dissolution (溶解) in water absorbs large amounts of heat. Conversely, applying pressure causes the salt to come out and release heat. Cycling this pressure achieves continuous cooling. “Unlike traditional solid methods, where heat moves slowly, our system integrates the refrigerant and heat-transfer medium into a single liquid,” Li said. “This solves the ‘impossible triangle’ — achieving low pollution, strong cooling, and fast heat transfer all at once.” Lab tests showed a temperature drop of nearly 30℃ in just 20 seconds at room temperature, and up to 54℃ at higher temperatures — significantly outperforming existing solid coolers. A prototype cycle achieved a cooling capacity of 67 joules per gram with nearly 77% efficiency. The system also proved stable, reversible, and instantly responsive to pressure changes. “This technology moves beyond traditional refrigeration principles,” Li added. “By turning the coolant into a fluid, it opens the door to high-performance, zero-emission cooling for homes and industry.” He noted the method’s strong high-temperature performance makes it an ideal candidate for heat management in next-generation AI computing facilities. While engineering challenges remain, especially in achieving rapidly switchable pressure cycles, the principle could be adapted to other materials for diverse cooling needs. 32. What is the main problem with traditional solid-state cooling systems? A. They transfer heat poorly. B. They produce harmful gases. C. They fail at high temperature. D. They use too much electricity. 33. What is the key innovation of the new cooling method? A. Using salt instead of chemical refrigerants. B. Increasing pressure inside traditional systems. C. Replacing pressure cycles with continuous flow. D. Combining solid cooling with liquid heat transfer. 34. Why does the author mention the “impossible triangle” in the text? A. To highlight the value of the new system. B. To illustrate the design of the new system. C. To explain why old systems are still in use. D. To show the limitations of previous systems. 35. What does Li Bing see as a promising application of the new technology? A. Preserving food in supply chains. B. Replacing traditional home refrigerators. C. Cooling future AI data centers. D. Achieving rapidly switchable pressure cycles. 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。 For years, I kept a careful distance from the people around me. Living in a busy city apartment, I learned to move through shared spaces quietly. 36 It wasn’t that I disliked others; keeping to myself just seemed easier. Independence mattered to me, and needing no one felt like part of being a grown-up. 37 Without warning, the power went out. The building fell into complete darkness. I sat alone in my apartment, the cold air pressing in as my phone went dead. The silence was familiar. Yet this time, it seemed different. Less comforting. More exposed. A soft knock broke the stillness. It was my neighbour from 3B, someone I recognised but hardly knew. She held a candle and mentioned that a few residents were gathering in the hallway and invited me to join them. I hesitated. Staying alone felt safe, but something felt unsettled. 38 People sat on the floor, sharing blankets, tea, and quiet conversation. I listened more than I spoke. The man I had once assumed was unfriendly turned out to be a retired doctor with a dry sense of humour. 39 I realized how easily distance can turn into detachment (疏离). When the lights finally returned, the hallway looked the same, but it felt different. I didn’t suddenly become outgoing, nor did I abandon my need for space. 40 It’s about knowing when to let them in. Now, when I step into the elevator, I don’t automatically lower my eyes. Sometimes, I look up. A. After a moment, I stepped outside. B. I avoided eye contact and unnecessary conversation. C. I began to question my decision to join the conversation. D. Most neighbours in the building kept to themselves as well. E. As the night progressed, my long-held belief began to loosen. F. But I understood something new: maturity isn’t about shutting others out. G. That belief was challenged one night when a violent storm swept through the city. 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 scan the water in Australia’s Kakadu National Park, in search of an ancient 41 : a saltwater crocodile (鳄鱼). No ripples (涟漪), no sound. But I know it’s there. 42 , just beneath the surface. It could even be 43 me right now. Crocodiles are among the world’s most effective hunters. Their eyes and nostrils are positioned high on their heads, while their whole 44 is just beneath the water surface. With explosive tail power and the ability to stay underwater for hours, their 45 has remained unchanged for 95 million years. 46 : these animals are built for the kill. As I continue to scan the water, I see 47 : a soft ripple. Then, just a few metres away, two eyes break the surface as a huge head rises ever so slightly out of the water. The silent beast 48 me. I feel my heart racing. I take a few steps to the left; the crocodile silently follows. Then a few to the right; and again, it 49 me. I’m a dot on its radar. A possibility. A chance. I can’t help but feel awe for this ancient hunter as it remains motionless, waiting for me to make a 50 , to take one step too many. It has almost endless 51 . In a world of constant change, where we’re always seeking innovation and 52 , it’s easy to forget that some things are 53 just the way they are. When the foundation is strong, there’s no need to 54 much at all. Just look at crocodiles (but not too 55 , please). 41. A. killer B. enemy C. friend D. victim 42. A. Confident B. Carefree C. Invisible D. Hesitant 43. A. leaving B. ignoring C. watching D. attacking 44. A. head B. body C. tail D. heart 45. A. food B. design C. shape D. personality 46. A. In short B. At last C. On average D. Above all 47. A. effect B. conflict C. wonder D. movement 48. A. jumps at B. locks onto C. counts on D. runs into 49. A. eyes B. tricks C. tracks D. freezes 50. A. deal B. decision C. mistake D. comeback 51. A. greed B. energy C. power D. patience 52. A. balance B. freedom C. tradition D. improvement 53. A. fine B. strange C. flexible D. sensitive 54. A. change B. doubt C. rush D. panic 55. A. calmly B. closely C. lovingly D. nervously 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In Gonghe, Qinghai Province, Yehdor the herder (牧民) carries food and water while watching his sheep graze (吃草) across the summer landscape. Making the scene unique is the blue sea of solar panels overhead, as the sheep’s grazing grounds 56 (be) a photovoltaic (光伏的) industrial park. The Talatan photovoltaic industrial park covers 609 square kilometers and the flat land here enjoys rich solar energy resources, with 57 average annual sunshine duration of nearly 3,000 hours. The park’s enormous collection of solar panels not only generates electricity for distant provinces 58 acts as both a sunshade and a windbreak for the surrounding land. With average wind speeds 59 (reduce) by half, vegetation coverage in the area has grown to 80 percent. However, this vegetation growth hasn’t been 60 issues. The growing grass can 61 (dramatic) lower panel efficiency and cause fires in the dry winter months. To address this, the park invited villagers to raise their sheep under the solar panels. The sheep fertilize the area, allowing a green ecological chain 62 (form). In addition, herders can sell some of their sheep, 63 (secure) great financial benefits. Last year, 600 sheep 64 (task) with protecting the solar panels in the park. The photovoltaic industrial park has set an example of 65 industrial development, traditional practices, and environmental protection work hand in hand. The area is able to produce more power while improving the environment and maintaining the locals’ traditional way of life. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．你校英文报“Opinion”栏目正在征稿，请同学们对刚步入高中校园的新同学提供学习（Study）与社交（Socialize）这两件事在高中生活的重要性，并阐述理由。 请你写一篇短文向该栏目投稿。 注意： （1）写作词数应为80个左右。 （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The importance of socializing and studying in high school ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was New Year’s Day. I made a resolution to find my stray (走失的) dog, Puppy-Rocky. In the morning, I could hear icy rain knocking the windows. I said a quick prayer for Puppy-Rocky. He was out there somewhere in the storm, and I could just feel it. Sure, it had been three months since he’d gone missing, but I still had faith. It was the season for miracles (奇迹). That fall, Puppy-Rocky, my sweet dog, had disappeared from my parents’ house in California. He had been staying with them while I was between apartments. At the time, I lived and worked in New York City. I was staying with friends until I signed my lease (租约) on a new place. Puppy-Rocky had gotten out of my parents’ house two days before I was set to fly back home to pick him up. My mom and I spent that entire visit searching for him. Mom was the family’s resident “realist”, which meant she spent a whole lot of time trying to prepare me for the worst. “He’s either been hit by a car or been taken in by someone who found him,” she said. I rolled my eyes. Mom always supported me, but this time she doubted. She could have done with a little more faith! Besides, though I couldn’t explain it, I believed I’d see my Puppy-Rocky again. His barks never faded away. He’d been homeless when I first met him, a naughty little dog that had survived all on his own. If any dog could do the impossible, it was my Puppy-Rocky. Even after I returned to New York City without him and the weeks stretched into months, deep down I had this feeling that we’d be reunited. Now, home again for the holidays, I was determined to pick up my search. I grabbed Puppy-Rocky’s carrier, loaded it into the car, and then asked my mom to drive me to the shelter for the homeless dogs, hoping he’d been found. “Dave, you have to be realistic,” my mom said as we headed to the garage. “He’s been gone too long. You’re not going to find him.” 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Don’t you believe in New Year miracles?” I asked. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When I stepped into the last room of the shelter, a familiar bark came into my ears. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $