陕西省西安中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

西安中学2025-2026学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语试题 (时间：120分钟满分：100分) 命题人：余馨 第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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：low much is the shirt? A.19.15. B.f9.18. C.f9.15. 答案是C。 1.How did the man know about the club? A.From the Internet.B.From a member. C.From a relative. 2.What are the speakers talking about? A.Which floor the man lives on B.Why the man dislikes his apartment C.How many flights of stairs the man takes. 3.What will the woman probably do next? A.Collect her suitcase.B.Provide some details.C.Work at the computer. 4.Why is the man making the call? A.To buy some office supplies B.To ask for a product list. C.To apply for membership. 5.What did the speakers think of the play? A.It was ordinary. B.It was complex C.It was attractive. 第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.How does the woman find the online review? A.Influential. B.Confusing. C.Unbelievable. 7.What does the woman advise the man to do? A.Learn more about the phone. 西安中学高二年级英语试题第1页共11页 B.Contact a customer. C.Buy a new phone. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.Who will be captain for the second half of the season? A.Mary. B.Anne. C.Susan. 9.What did other members mean to do? A.Reserve their opinions. B.Plan a surprise for Mary. C.Have Mr.Brown deliver the news. 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Coach and player.B.Teammates. C.Co-workers. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.When does the conversation take place? A.At the end of May.B.In early June C.In the middle of June. 12.Where might the woman like to work? A.In a hospital. B.In a restaurant. C.In a zoo. 13.What should the woman do according to the man? A.Learn about first aid.B.Have a physical check.C.Receive job training. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What was the article about? A.The plastic waste. B.The endangered sea life. C.The environmental protection measures. 15.What solution do the speakers agree on? A.Refusing plastic products. B.Collecting plastic waste in the sea. C.Promoting awareness of the issue. 16.What will the speakers do? A.Send paper bags.B.Call for action online.C.Share some photos. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is special about the course? A.It is taught by three professors. B.It is divided in three units C.It is running weekly. 18.What will Professor Amy Watkins focus on? A.Accounting. B.Business management.C.Organizational behavior. 19.How many exams are there in the course? A.One. B.Three. C.Four. 20.What is the ten dollars for? A.Borrowing the textbooks B.Attending the online courses. C.Copying the reading materials. 西安中学高二年级英语试题第2页共11页 第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分) 第一节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Few world events can bring the kind of widespread dynamic energy that the FIFA World Cup does.The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19,2026. Here are some frequently asked questions about it. How to buy tickets? According to FIFA's announcements,tickets for the 2026 World Cup are expected to go on sale in 2025.You can register on FIFA's official website to receive updates.Ticket sales will be available through FIFA's official ticketing platform,and there will also be packages through FIFA's partner,On Location,which may include VIP seating and VIP experiences. Where to live? For travelers on a budget,cities like Kansas City,Houston,and Philadelphia will likely offer more affordable accommodations than New York,Los Angeles,and Miami, which have higher living costs.Budget travelers should consider the following: Hostels and budget hotels:Motel 6,Super 8,and Holiday Inn Express offer reasonable rates. Airbnb Vacation Rentals:Sharing a rental with other fans can reduce costs. .Staying Outside City Centers:Suburbs()near stadiums often have cheaper hotels with public transport access to games. How to travel between host cities? Traveling between host cities will require careful planning due to the vast distances. Options include: oFlights:The fastest option between most cities,with major airline offering frequent routes .Trains:Available in some regions (e.g.Amtrak in the U.S.and VIA Rail in Canada), but not always the most efficient. ●Buses:Greyhound,Megabus,and FlixBus offer budget friendly intercity(城际的) travel. ●Car Rentals:Ideal(完美的)for shorter distances but not recommended for long cross-country travel. 21.What may you get if you buy tickets via On Location? A.VIP related special services. B.Early access to FIFA's ticketing platform. C.A free registration on FIFA's website D.VIP discounted tickets on sale. 22.What are budget travelers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup probably advised to do? A.Share Airbnb rentals. B.Book downtown hotels in New York C.Rent cars for long cross-country trips 西安中学高二年级英语试题第3页共11页 D.Take trains for any intercity travel. 23.Where is this passage most probably taken from? A.A ticket booking page B.A travel guidebook C.A daily news column. D.A football textbook 分 It has been three years since Markus Hofmueller took over Bach's Bakery() in Changsha,Hunan province.The German baker says it was one of the best decisions he has made.The bakery is well known for hiring bakers with hearing disability and is loved by many locals. Hofmueller saw the job as a chance to learn more about management,finances,and customer service.He starts work at 7 a.m.and spends most of his day in the office,while the chefs take care of the kitchen.In the beginning,he worked more in the kitchen,but later focused on building strong relationships within the team.He believes that good communication and teamwork are key to success. "The employees are the heart of the bakery,"he says."Watching them grow and improve their skills makes me happiest."He even learns the sign language so he can better communicate with his team.He says that hearing-impaired bakers are especially good at noticing details others might miss,which helps ensure high bread quality. Hofmueller took over the bakery in 2022 from its former German owners,who returned home after 11 years.He followed his heart,driven by his love for baking and his interest in helping people with disabilities. He and his wife have introduced new flavors and opened a WeChat mini-program. The bakery has become a friendly place for locals and foreigners to meet.During Thanksgiving,he even taught American customers some sign language. Hofiueller hopes to keep training more people and work with local vocational( )schools."I don't know what the future holds,but I believe good things will come as I follow my heart,"he says. 24.What do we know about Hofmueller? A.He had previous experience in managing a bakery. B.He found it more important to help out in the kitchen. C.His bakery has become a bridge between cultures. D.His future plan involves teaching in vocational schools. 25.What does Hofmueller value most about his team? A.Their skills in customer service. B.Their growth and focus on details C.Their careful following of rules. D.Their quick learning and hard work 26.How does Hofmueller think of the future of the bakery? A.Confident but cautious. B.Worried but determined. C.Uncertain but optimistic. D.Ambitious but realistic. 27.What is the text mainly about? A.How a baker supports disabled workers. B.How a baker integrates business with care. C.How teamwork improves bakery success. D.How technology changes modern baking. 西安中学高二年级英语试题第4页共11页 C Would you spend nearly a hundred dollars on a doll that looks like a monster()? Well,that's what some people are doing for this monster doll from China called Labubu People's fascination with doll crazes goes back generations.Just look at the Cabbage Patch Dolls in the‘80s.People get obsessed(痴迷的)with purchasing popular dolls, whether it's for themselves or a loved one. Pop Mart's Labubu dolls are no exception.The doll,which looks like a scary child with a big head,sharp teeth and big eyes wearing fuzzy footy pajamas,is sure to gain mixed reactions.But it's the next viral sensation -people all over the Internet are going crazy over it. The doll was designed by Hong Kong artist,Kasing Lung,around 10 years ago. Lung created three picture books inspired by Nordic mythology(北欧神话).The book contains descriptions of characters,both good and evil,in a fairy world.He called them :The Monsters..”Labubu,a small monster with high,pointed ears and serrated(锯齿的) teeth,"is the most outstanding character.Though she is a monster,she is kind-hearted and constantly wants to help others,but things may not go according to her plan,and she accidentally ends up making things worse. Today,Labubu blind boxes are sold worldwide by the Beijing-based toy-maker Pop Mart,as a part of their "The Monsters"line.Almost every product inspired by Labubu and "The Monsters"line is sold out on Pop Mart's website.The toy even led people to line up outside of malls overnight and start fights while instantly selling out,according to the LA Times. Emily Brough,Head of Licensing for Pop Mart North America,told USA TODAY Labubu's crazy following can be attributed to a few factors:First,Pop Mart's blind box model and the possibility of getting a limited-edition fuel collectors'desire for the dolls Second,it has gone viral.Unboxings()and collector showcases on TikTok, Xiaohongshu (Red Note),and Instagram drove massive engagement.Third,celebrities and fandoms(粉丝群体)play a major role-Rihanna,.Dua Lipa,.and BLACKPINK's Lisa, have all been seen with Labubus,fueling their fans'desires for the dolls.In the end,blind boxes are like gambling()but you still gain a toy once you open the box.Some of the blind boxes'contents might be rarer than others,which can increase how valuable they are and how much collectors are willing to pay for them if they're sold online. 28.Why are the dolls in the 80s mentioned in the first paragraph? A.To make a comparison. B.To prove a point. C.To generate a discussion. D.To draw readers'attention. 29.The underlined phrase may be closest in meaning to A.infectious disease B.beautiful but expensive product C.sensitive creation D.surprising and popular success 30.What can be inferred from the passage? A.Labubu is designed by a Nordic mythologist. B.People may go to great lengths to buy a Labubu. C.Blind boxes are always quite expensive in price 西安中学高二年级英语试题第5页共11页 D.Buyers can pick the rare ones before opening the box. 31.Which is not a reason for Labubu's popularity according to the text? A.Business model. B.Power of social media C.Celebrity influence. D.People's love for monsters. D As the world's population grows and farming space becomes more and more expensive,we are quickly running out of land to grow enough crops to feed everyone. For years,.we have been told that the future of farming was vertical(垂直的)，growing crops indoors in more space-efficient buildings.But this revolution has not yet come to pass,with currently only 30 hectares()of vertical farming space worldwide. Now a new agricultural company based in San Francisco believes it has the answer to increasing this limited scale().Using unique new 3D architecture that grows crops up to two stories high in huge towers,the company believes that it can change farming.The company says it can achieve 350 times more yield from the same amount of land compared to traditional farming,and it can carry out this model almost anywhere in the world.Its aim is to grow up to two million kilograms of leafy greens on an annual basis. To start with the crop planting process,seeds are planted in trays using automated systems,and they are provided with an exact mix of nutrients to support the initial stage of the growing process.As the plants develop rapidly,the company has the ability to adjust the amount of light,nutrients,and water each individual plant receives,allowing it to control various aspects of the final product. Once the plants reach a specific size,robot arms transplant them to the growing wall The company's indoor farm features vertical grow towers,along with LED lighting, water,and nutrient systems-all designed to grow produce in an efficient manner. After the crops are fully grown,they are first picked and then sorted by using a high-tech sorting machine.This machine uses blue light to check the crops for damaged leaves,and only after this check are the crops sent off for packing. 32.What is the present situation of vertical farming? A.Small-scale. B.High-yield C.High-cost. D.Fast-expanding. 33.What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about? A.The challenge of the vertical farm. B.The development of the new company. C.The introduction of the vertical farm model D.The background of traditional farming's yield. 34.Which word can best describe the company's technology? A.Simple. B.Advanced C.Eco-friendly. D.Widespread. 35.What may be the best title of the text? A.The Future of Agriculture. B.Technology Brings High Yield. C.Why We Should Grow Crops Vertically. 西安中学高二年级英语试题第6页共11页 D.Vertical Farming:A Sustainable Solution. 第二节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两 项为多余选项。 What can be worse than taking an exam?Probably waiting for the results!It's such a nightmare having to wait for exam results.36 If you're stressed out after taking your exams,don't worry!There are some steps you can take to calm down and reduce your stress. Take some deep breaths.Stress and anxiety can trigger your body's "fight or flight" response,making your breaths shallow and rapid.37 Put one hand on your chest and the other on your abdomen()As you breathe,you should feel your abdomen expand along with your chest. Try not to go over the exam in depth straight afterwards.Some people find it comforting to talk to friends a little about what they wrote.However,it only makes you worry about the answers you can't change.It is also a bad idea because your brain does not perform well under stressful conditions.You will be unable to think clearly right after a stressful exam.38 Get some exercise to relax.You might not feel like hitting the gym or going for a run directly after an exam,but getting some moderate()physical activity is a great way to reduce stress!39 If you're stressed out over your exam,try doing exercise like jogging,cycling or even a quick walk.Regular exercise has been shown to decrease tension and improve your sleep. 40 Regardless of your results,you should celebrate the fact that you have worked hard on your exams.Reward yourself by doing something you enjoy.If you can do it with fiiends,all the better.Studies have shown that spending time with friends and loved ones is an excellent way to relieve stress and promote a sense of calm and well-being. A.Spend time with positive people B.Fight this stress response by taking deep breaths C.The situation will be worse ifyou're not sure ofyour performance. D.Do something enjoyable to relax E.Whatever makes you laugh will help you sort out your post-exam stress. F.So you may feel like you perform much worse than you actually do. G.It can also produce endorphins(内啡肽)，which are natural painkillers that boost your mood. 第三部分语言知识运用（共四节，满分35分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填 入空白处的最佳选项。 西安中学高二年级英语试题第7页共11页 At sixty-three,I made a firm resolution():get in shape,lose weight,and feel young again.I joined a gym and showed up 41,full of determination.Walking on the treadmill()soon tumned 42.I added reading into the process,but the shaking words made me 43.It wasn't long before I found myself 44 the whole thing. Maybe other classes would 45.Yoga seemed gentle enough.I was great at lying flat and breathing deeply-but once 46 got complex,I became totally lost. One day,while 47 to fold myself on the floor,look out from under my leg,and put my foot somewhere over my shoulder,I realized I wasn't yoga material probably.I 48 and decided it was time to move on.Then came belly dancing.I tied a coin-covered scarf around my waist and 49 the crowd.The music started,the teacher's body moved 50,but mine...couldn't.My scarf dropped to the floor before the song ended.That,too. went into storage. Despite all my 51,the results never came.My weight even went up.My muscles ached more than I had expected.Then one afternoon,I caught my 52 in a shop window.There I stood:hair turning gray,sensible shoes,fat build.I didn't look as young as I had expected. That was the moment when I felt 53.I didn't need to pursue my past or 54 anyone's ideal.At sixty-three and a half,I made a new 55 be myself,live fully,and enjoy the ride 41.A.regularly B.occasionally C.completely D.hesitantly 42.A.meaningless B.rewarding C.boring D.complex 43.A.clear-sighted B.light-headed C.optimistic D.nervous 44.A.appreciating B.recommending C.grasping D.questioning 45.A.help B.matter C.exist D.follow 46.A.pictures B.tests C.positions D.alternatives 47.A.participating B.forgetting C.pretending D.struggling 48.A.held on B.gave up C.took over D.fell off 49.A.joined B.observed C.linked D.left 50.A.awkwardly B.weakly C.flexibly D.vividly 51.A.efforts B.requests C.doubts D.fears 52.A.ambition B.adaptation C.reflection D.expression 53.A.hopeless B.free C.proud D.depressed 54.A.change B.understand C.ignore D.match 55.A.invitation B.suggestion C.qualification D.decision 第二节单项选择（共10小题：每小题0.5分，满分5分) 从每小题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 56.A rescue team one doctor and five nurses were appointed to the flood-stricken area to rescue victims. A.making up of B.composing of C.made up D.comprised of 57.Years of teaching experience as a volunteer has made him the view that timely encouragement along with careful instructions challenges into opportunities for growth. 西安中学高二年级英语试题第8页共11页 A.agree;transforms B.subscribe to;transforms C.believe,transform D.engage in;transform 58.Make sure that for the accident learns a good lesson A.whoever to be blamed B.no matter who is to blame C.anyone who is to blame D.those who are to be blamed 59.Some drivers still drive under the influence of alcohol repeated wamnings. A.besides B.despite C.beyond D.regarding 60.The reason he provided for his absence was he had been struggling with a sudden illness. A.why B.because C.that D.what 61.Yesterday Mr Smith spoke at the meeting the manager,who was attending a more important meeting. A.in favour of B.in terms of C.in charge of D.in place of 62.During the last three decades,the number of people in physical fitness programs sharply. A.to participate;was increasing B.participating;has increased C.participating;had increased D.to participate,will be increasing 63 this discovery will change our of amphibian(两栖动物) behavior is debatable,but what is certain is that toads()are not the only creatures to predict natural disasters. A.That,admiration B.Whether,assumption C.That,affection D.Whether,admission 64.People who value their privacy are concerned about Google might do with the information it is gathering. A.that B.what C.why D.how 65.Economic development is certainly affecting culture and customs,which are reacting on what is going on in the economy. A.in return B.in this sense C.in turn D.on the contrary 第三节单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） 阅读下面句子，根据汉语提示在空白处填入1个适当的单词。 66.The police (the man was involved in the robbery and launched a further investigation. 67.The university's updated teaching program places different emphasis on practical skills and (理论的)knowledge. 68.The number of (申请人)for teaching posts has gone up 69.This is well worth a visit and is very (合理)priced, 70.The threat of global warming will eventually force many countries to slow down its energy (消耗)， 71.He (投去；投掷)an impatient glance at his brother and rushed out of the 1001m. 72 (确信；使相信)of the accuracy of the data,they stuck to their opinion. 73.Many celebrities use their influence on social media to raise awareness about social 西安中学高二年级英语试题第9页共11页 issues,like (贫困)and environmental protection 74.He tipped his head to one side and sighed (戏剧性地)， 75.It suddenly occurred to her that she had probably spent all her life living up to other people's (期待). 第四节语法填空（共10小题；每题1分，满分10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。 Yang Chen-Ning,a world-renowned physicist and Nobel laureate(获奖者)，passed away in Beijing on 18 October at 103. Yang,76 (make)substantial contributions to modern physics,is recognized 77 one of the most distinguished physicists of the 20th century.His work with Robert Mills on the "Yang-Mills theory"laid the foundation for the Standard Model of particle()physics.Together with his colleague Tsung-dao Lee,Yang 78 (award) the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957 for their theory of parity non-conservation in weak interaction. Yang maintained a deep affection for his homeland and made outstanding contributions to China's scientific and educational development,earning him 79 (recognize)as a pioneer in building 80 (academy)bridges between China and the United States. He personally raised funds to sponsor nearly a hundred Chinese scholars for further studies in the US,many of 81 later became key figures in China's scientific and technological advancement. Upon his return to Tsinghua University,he dedicated himself 82 (entire)to the development of physics and the cultivation of talent at Tsinghua,significantly impacting 83 reform and development of China's 84 (high)education The life of Professor Yang was that of an immortal legend- exploring the unknown with a timeless echo of a heart 85 (devote)to his nation. 第四部分写作（满分15分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的 短文。 Andy Warhol said,"In the future,everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." Soon,the phrase"fifteen minutes of fame"became a standard promise.Like most people, I never really expected to have even a few seconds of many people's wonderful attention. And then it happened. We were aboard the big ship,the National Geographic Explorer,on a trip to Antarctica.The ship carried many passengers and crew members.Excitement filled the air as we witnessed huge pieces of ice and snow covered mountains. Motor-driven boats took us across the frozen sea so we could climb snowy mountain ranges and watch unique animals.In the following days,we relaxed in the beautiful White Continent.Then one morning,we saw a sign announcing an open invitation to all passengers,"Polar Plunge()at 12:30.You're welcome to participate in the wonderful and meaningful event for fun,physical health,charity and also courage building." 西安中学高二年级英语试题第10页共11页 My husband and I were surprised at the sign.His face brightened,showing he wanted to have a try,but I had panic.Many reasons for not doing such a silly act clicked through my mind."No way,"I said."For starters,we're a little too old.The water is freezing.Heights terify me.n simple language,I'm a coward(胆小鬼).” My words didn't weaken my husband's enthusiasm."Moreover,"I continued,it means I'd have to wear a swimsuit in public with many people staring at my fat,old body.""We'll never have another chance,"he just smiled,"and it's for charity.How meaningful that is!"My determination gradually weakened.My hearty "No way"gave way to a weak"Maybe".Finally,I gathered my courage and said,"Okay.Let's go for it." After medical workers carefully checked our physical condition,we wore our swimsuits,and gathered at the diving board with the other participants.A brave teen wished to be first in line.The remaining few ranged in age from energetic young people to middle-aged adults joking and laughing.My husband and I were visibly the ancient, senior citizens of the group.Volunteers stayed on the lifeboats below to ensure all participants'safety. 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。 We waited for our turn to come. Then,my husband and I rushed to float to the surface. 西安中学高二年级英语试题第11页共11页