安徽省桐城中学2026—2027学年度上学期第一次学情调研高二英语试卷

桐城中学2026—2027学年度上学期第一次学情调研 高二英语试卷 考生须知： 1．本卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟； 2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What will the speakers do next? A. Board the train. B. Go to the side entrance. C. Leave the train station. 2. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a market. B. At home. C. At a clinic. 3. How does Katie feel about the news? A. Surprised. B. Excited. C. Disappointed. 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The weather. B. The drinks. C. The oven. 5. Why was the woman absent from the discussion? A. She cut herself accidentally. B. She forgot the discussion time. C. She lost her internet connection. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the man think of doing housework? A. Tiring. B. Rewarding. C. Time-wasting. 7. What housework is the woman less fond of? A. Making the bed B. Cutting the vegetables. C. Washing the dishes. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What does Eric inform the woman of? A. An unavailable piece. B. An advanced schedule. C. A changed venue. 9. What is the woman going to do next? A. Visit another museum. B. Greet some guides. C. Edit a recording. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. Why does Mr. Stark come to Lakeview Hotel? A. To host a workshop. B. To participate in a meeting. C. To give a lecture on writing. 11. What does the woman say about the souvenir shop? A. It is across from the hotel. B. It is within walking distance. C. It is next to the grocery store. 12. Where will Mr. Stark probably go next? A. The lecture hall. B. The souvenir shop. C. His room 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. Where will the woman do her work placement? A. At a children’s center. B. At a primary school. C. At a sports field. 14. What attracts the woman to the placement? A. Being outdoors. B. Working with children. C. Gaining widespread attention. 15. What does Dr. Green remind the woman about? A. The importance of safety. B. The close bond with children. C. The need for buying protective wear. 16. What will be the woman’s responsibility? A. Checking equipment. B. Monitoring the grounds. C. Repairing damaged items. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. What will the raised money be used for? A. Organizing adoption events. B. Building a new dog shelter. C. Training the center’s staff. 18. How many dogs is SOD feeding in total? A. 230. B. 160. C. 70. 19. What do we know about Odin? A. It hurts its leg. B. It has eye problems. C. It was abandoned by its owner. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To report an animal shelter opening. B. To share her volunteer experience. C. To promote an upcoming event. 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 18th Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival — Call for Entry The Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival (SESIFF) is accepting short films. About the festival Founded in 2009, SESIFF is one of South Korea’s leading platforms dedicated to extreme-short and short-form cinema. Now celebrating its 17th edition, the festival features bold, compact, and dynamic works that demonstrate the unique power of brief storytelling. Sessions Requirements Extreme-Short Competition ●Shorts completed after January 1st, 2025 ●Any subject or genre (体裁) ●Running time should be less than three minutes and 30 seconds ●Films that haven’t been submitted to SESIFF before Short Competition ●Shorts completed after January 1st, 2025 ●Any subject or genre ●Running time from three minutes and 30 seconds to 20 minutes ●Films that haven’t been submitted to SESIFF before AI Competition ●No production year limit ●Any subject or genre ●Running time from 10 seconds to 10 minutes ●Films that haven’t been submitted to SESIFF before Korean New Generation ●No production year limit ●Any subject or genre ●Running time less than 18 minutes ●Films that have no prior submissions to SESIFF ●Premiere (首映) status must be World Premiere More information ●A preview film must be the same version as the screening file to be screened at the festival. ●A preview film has to offer English subtitles (字幕) if the conversations are not in English. ●Submissions can be made via ShortFilmDepot or FilmFreeway. ●Submission Fees: $7 ●Notification Date: September 1, 2026 We remind readers that the 18th SESIFF will take place from October 23 to October 28, 2026 in Seoul, Korea. 21. Which session allows the longest film duration? A. AI Competition. B. Short Competition. C. Korean New Generation. D. Extreme-Short Competition. 22. What is a requirement for all the entries? A. They have to include English subtitles. B. They are made by an emerging director. C. They are completed after January 1st, 2025. D. They haven’t been submitted to SESIFF before. 23. How long will the 18th SESIFF last? A. Two days. B. Six days. C. One month. D. Three months. B When my husband Paul talked me into adopting a dog, I was filled with doubts. At 65, I thought we should be planning trips, not cleaning up dog hair. I never imagined I could grow fond of a dog, especially not the scruffy one with a torn ear from the shelter. I agreed only for Paul’s sake. Casey burst into our lives like a storm. Our morning walks turned into a daily struggle. Driven by his sharp sense of smell, he would tug me toward every scrap of leftover pizza or chicken nugget lying on the ground. At the mere sight of a squirrel, he would fly into a frenzy, leaping and howling, as I struggled desperately to hold him in check. I felt worn-out and defeated, repeatedly met with the mocking question, “Who’s really walking whom?” Hope arrived with Laurie, a young dog trainer. She explained that Casey was a hound — born to hunt. Laurie taught us not to yell, but to use a firm, confident tone to break his focus. I practiced calling out, “Casey!” with authority, something that did not come naturally to me. When he listened, he would get a treat along with a warm “Good boy”. It was a new language we were learning together. Slowly, the chaos began to abate. I grew familiar with his quirks, and he began responding to my voice. The constant pulling transformed into a gentle rhythm except for occasional bursts of excitement. The clink of his collar tags kept time with my footsteps. My frustration softened into understanding, and eventually, into affection. Our walks were no longer a clash but a teamwork. The greatest gift, however, was inner peace. I had always been a light, restless sleeper. One sleepless night, I found Casey sound asleep on the couch, breathing deeply and steadily. I rested my head against his warm chest, and for the first time, my worries melted away along with his calm, rhythmic breathing. This unexpected companion, once a source of anxiety, had quietly taught me how to find rest and acceptance. He was no longer just Paul’s dog; he had become the beating heart of our home. 24. How did the author initially feel about walking the dog? A. Panicked. B. Easy. C. Indifferent. D. Frustrated. 25. What led to Casey’s misbehavior on early walks? A. He had little familiarity with walking routes. B. He couldn’t resist his inborn urge to explore. C. He failed to focus in the absence of a trainer. D. He disliked the author’s way of handling him. 26. What does the underlined word “abate” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Cease. B. Unfold. C. Fade. D. Develop. 27. What was the greatest gift the author received from Casey? A. A positive mindset. B. A precious friendship. C. A sense of belonging. D. A cure for restlessness. C An interesting cultural phenomenon occurs every summer when Europeans and Americans visit each other’s continents. Europeans complain that shops and restaurants in America are so coldly air-conditioned as to require a jacket. Americans holidaying in Europe grow impatient on finding that European old-world buildings cause them to sweat. The divide is rooted in both climate and culture. Long before American companies began using cooling chemicals for air-conditioning, southern Europe was built to handle heat. In traditional houses, white paint and shaded courtyards keep things cool. Windows are thrown open and rooms aired in the mornings. Shutters keep out the midday sun. Northern Europe, meanwhile, is mostly spared the problem by its cold weather thanks to geographical advantages. These days, as global warming is putting Europe to test, some Europeans who celebrate green lifestyles still feel pangs of carbon guilt about equipping their houses with air-conditioning. Actually, they needn’t. The rapid expansion of renewable energy in Europe means that lowering the temperature will not do much to melt the glaciers. In Spain, solar capacity has grown nearly ten times in the past decade, so it causes fewer carbon emissions to generate power. Portugal and France do just as well, thanks to dozens of nuclear reactors. Apart from climate morality, many Europeans also worry about the costs, but there is good news on that front as well. Their homes are smaller than American ones, which helps them save two thirds as much electricity on average. Moreover, the solar energy boom means that power is not just greener but cheaper than before. And some governments even offer funding to make old houses energy-efficient. As the world warms, Europe is heating up faster than any other region. Those who prefer to tough out the summer are free to do so. However, as Dr. Elena Rossi, a climate researcher, points out, “Cooling should no longer be a luxury but a basic necessity. Therefore, the ultimate goal should be to make cheap, clean air-conditioning for everyone.” 28. How does the author introduce the topic? A. By criticizing energy waste. B. By describing a tourist trend C. By presenting a cultural conflict. D. By analyzing different personalities. 29. What contributes to the cooling of houses in Southern Europe? A. Adjusted lighting system. B. Modern cooling technology. C. Unique geographical advantages. D. Traditional architectural wisdom. 30. Which of the following is an example of “climate morality”? A. Using renewable energy to lower electricity bills. B. Refusing air-conditioning to cut carbon emissions. C. Upgrading old houses to gain government funding. D. Expanding power capacity to promote cozy lifestyles. 31. What does Dr. Elena Rossi’s words mean? A. Traditional cooling methods are outdated. B. Affordable air-conditioning should be accessible C. The public should avoid using air-conditioners. D. People can choose to live with the summer heat. D AI systems are often described as “brain-like” because they can predict activity in parts of the brain that help us recognize objects. Until now, scientists mostly tested this in one direction. Researchers from York University wanted to determine whether these systems truly operate like biological vision. The researchers reversed (反向开展) that familiar test. If AI genuinely reflects the brain, they reasoned, then recorded brain activity should also predict the model’s internal responses. The researchers tested the models with 1,320 natural photographs and realistic synthetic (合成的) images. The set included bears, elephants, faces, apples, cars, dogs, chairs, planes, birds, and zebras shown against indoor, outdoor, and other natural backgrounds. They also used 300 additional images describing the same objects in changed forms, including outlines, drawings, simplified representations, and artistic variations. This broader range helped test whether the relationship between brain activity and AI features held across different visual styles. “The results were striking. While AI models can predict the neurons (神经元) we recorded in the brain fairly well, the reverse is not true. Interestingly, this is not the case when neurons from one brain are compared against ones from another brain, and the one-sided imbalance disappears,” says York University Assistant Professor Kohitij Kar. This imbalance suggests that AI models may reach correct visual answers through processes that differ from those used by the brain. Kar warns that the mismatch could widen as models become more complex. If an AI model predicts neurons but its own internal features cannot be predicted from neural activity, it may not provide a reliable explanation of how the brain works. Researchers increasingly use AI models to design studies of human behavior, including clinical research. Much of that work assumes the systems process the world like the brain. More accurate brain-like models could eventually support research involving conditions related to the brain. For now, however, using systems that do not match brain function well to interpret human behavior carries risks. Comparable models are also being applied to hearing, language and movement, making reliable testing important across several fields. 32. What did most previous studies focus on concerning AI models? A. How the brain genuinely reflected them. B. How they were integrated into the brain. C. Whether they could predict brain activity. D. Whether they took control of the neurons. 33. What does the brain fail to do in the reverse test? A. Recognize objects in natural photographs. B. Process visual information like AI models. C. Forecast neurons from another similar brain. D. Equally predict AI models’ internal features. 34. Why is clinical research mentioned in paragraph 6? A. To doubt the reliability of current AI models. B. To highlight the significance of the reverse test. C. To sing high praises for technological advances. D. To prove the similarity between AI and the brain. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Novel Test on Advanced AI Models B. Brain-Like AI Models Matter in Research C. AI Models May Not Think Like the Brain D. A Way to Improve AI’s Prediction Accuracy 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。 Finding a career as a teenager can be a frightening task, but it’s an important step in preparing you for the future. 36 It’s a long-term professional path that allows you to use your skills and hobbies to earn a living and make a huge contribution to your country. So, how do you start? Identify your interests and values. You need to find what you’re most passionate about. Figuring out what matters most to you can help guide you towards a career. If you want to try different careers, there are countless career paths to choose from. 37 You should step out of your comfort zone and research different industries and job titles to get opportunities Develop your knowledge and skills. This can involve taking relevant classes, participating in training sessions and volunteering in your community. 38 You should build relationships with people who have firsthand experience in the fields. Consider joining professional workshops, attending career fairs and connecting with consultants who can offer advice. 39 Finding a career that fits your interests and values may not happen overnight. It may take time, patience and effort to obtain the perfect job. If you stay focused and keep an open mind, you will increase your chances of finding a rewarding career. Remember that finding a career as a teenager is an exciting process that requires self-reflection, exploration and persistence. By taking the time to understand your interests, developing your competence, and seeking direction from others, you can set yourself up for success. 40 A. Be persistent and stay positive. B. A career is more than just a good job. C. Remain committed to your chosen career. D. Besides, getting guidance will also be rewarding. E. In time, you’ll find a career that truly makes you satisfied. F. Sometimes, you feel blank about where your future career lies. G. It’s important to keep an open mind as you explore your options. 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 In high school, I used to wonder what college was like. My structured 8-to-3 schedule kept me 41 during the day, and 42 took up most of my time at night. I had little time to 43 for anything. Yet, I made the most of the little time I had 44 new hobbies — anything but working on my school work. College came around. Harvard’s student body is one of the most 45 , open-minded and fun communities. My friends at Harvard have made long dull nights 46 , working on projects and talking about life planning. They’ve encouraged me to be a better person and 47 myself harder. The people I’ve met 48 my college experience in ways nothing else can. I’ve never been much of a 49 . In college, I had the opportunity to tour Sweden and go on day trips to Cape Cod. I sat on the porch of the Swedish Academy and watched the morning sun 50 over the trees. These fond memories breathe 51 into my time at Harvard and will stay with me forever. School is a place to learn, and 52 , learning happens in the classroom at Harvard. However, learning also happens at the shelter where you 53 . I’ve learned a lot from a love of social work. Sometimes, a story’s unexpected 54 are what make them memorable. At Harvard, I don’t 55 taking roads not taken. 41. A. relaxed B. refreshed C. occupied D. depressed 42. A. assignment B. socialization C. reflection D. exercise 43. A. value B. waste C. delay D. spare 44. A. taking over B. picking up C. drawing on D. bringing out 45. A. dynamic B. cautious C. casual D. faithful 46. A. unbearable B. changeable C. uplifting D. complex 47. A. persuade B. push C. behave D. defend 48. A. limit B. describe C. regulate D. define 49. A. traveler B. lecturer C. consultant D. architect 50. A. climb B. jump C. slide D. bend 51. A. fortune B. wisdom C. vitality D. freedom 52. A. instead B. even C. still D. sure 53. A. gather B. volunteer C. pray D. sleep 54. A. twists B. comments C. mistakes D. settings 55. A. advocate B. regret C. appreciate D. consider 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。 Little remains of the original edition of Yongle Dadian, an encyclopedia completed in 1408 after 56 (authorize) by Emperor Yongle during the Ming Dynasty. From 57 is left of the handwritten tome (著作), it is not difficult to imagine just how impressive it was. It not only charts the emperor’s ambitions, but acts as a 58 (refer) work for culture and knowledge in China. Though generally referred to as 59 “encyclopedia” in the English-speaking world, Yongle Dadian is distinct from modern encyclopedias that provide summarized introductions. It is known as leishu (“category book”), 60 lengthy citations or entire works, rather than excerpts, are categorized based on themes and the pronunciation of key words. More than 600 leishu works 61 (write) in ancient China, the oldest of them dating to the 3rd century. In imperial times, Yongle Dadian was meant 62 (read) only by emperors. In 1403, 63 (win) a civil war and seized the throne from his nephew, Zhu Di appointed Xie Jin, chief of the cabinet, to compile the encyclopedia 64 an attempt to calm intellectuals and academics. Xie handed in a draft, but the emperor was not satisfied because he thought it mainly focused on ancient classics and was not 65 (include) enough. Yao Guangxiao, a monk and a political adviser to Zhu Di, took over the job as editor-in-chief. For the Chinese, it embodies the brilliance and cultural resilience of Chinese civilization. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66．假定你是李华，你校即将迎来一批英国交换生，目前计划在校园导览路线中打造一条中国文化长廊。校英文论坛面向中外学生征集布置创意，请你跟帖留言，内容包括：（1）你推荐的文化元素：（2）具体呈现方式。 注意：（1）写作字数应为80左右；（2）可适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。 Adding Chinese Elegance to the Corridor ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I had been so busy with work that I had little time to spend with my nine-year-old son, Mike. Last summer, when I finally had a day off, Mike told me the school would be hosting a cookie auction (拍卖). Each student was supposed to bake cookies with their father. I’d never baked cookies, so we followed the instructions carefully. We opened a packet of instant cookie mix, added the required ingredients, shaped the dough (面团) into small rounds, and confidently placed them on a baking tray in the oven. Taking them out after fifteen minutes, I was surprised that the cookies were not the golden and perfectly shaped ones I’d seen in ads. In fact, some were unevenly baked, while others had spread too much on the tray. Mike, however, cherished this opportunity to work with me and was so happy that he didn’t seem to notice the problem. After letting them cool, we tried decorating the cookies with icing. As a finishing touch, I sprinkled (撒) a few chocolate chips on top, hoping to add a bit of chocolate flavor to the cookies that didn’t look very appetizing. Mike gave me a proud grin; he thought they looked good. By then, we were already running late. When we finally hurried to the auction, I was stunned. A long table was filled with a fantastic array of exquisitely designed cookies. In contrast, ours looked embarrassing; some were misshapen, the icing had melted, and the chocolate chips were scattered everywhere. I felt a flush coming to my face, but Mike didn’t seem to be ashamed of our creation. He solemnly placed our cookies at the end of the table. I gave Mike eight dollars, telling him to bid (出价) on the cookies he liked, hoping he would get some nicely made ones to make up for the embarrassment our cookies might bring him. 注意：（1）续写字数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Soon, the auctioneer lifted the first bag of cookies, and the auction began. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Mike handed over the eight dollars, smiling as if the cookies were treasure. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $