江苏省太湖高级中学2026-2027学年上学期10月高二年级英语练习卷

高二年级英语练习卷 （本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 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。每段对话播放两遍。 1. Where is Robert Davis? A. In a bank. B. In a hospital. C. At a gas station. 2. What is the man going to take part in? A. A sports meeting. B. The mid-term exam. C. A sports TV program. 3. How high has David jumped this time? A. 1.68 meters. B. 1.70 meters. C. 1.72 meters. 4. Who is probably Jane? A. The man’s mother. B. The woman’s daughter. C. The man’s granddaughter. 5. Why can’t the woman go to work today? A. She has a stomachache. B. She will visit Mr. Kennedy. C. She has to look after her daughter. 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 Reader’s Digest? A. It contains instruction. B. It is difficult to understand. C. Its price is reasonable. 7. What is the woman? A. A librarian. B. A bookstore keeper C. A student. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Relatives. C. Classmates. 9. What is George well-known for? A. Developing various new uses for nuts. B. Being the first American inventor. C. Running a successful company. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What sport are the speakers talking about? A. Skiing. B. Snowshoeing. C. Snowboarding. 11. What are snowshoes made of now? A. Skins of seals. B. Wooden boards. C. Certain metals. 12. What is true about snowshoeing? A. Snowshoes are easy to rent. B. You only need regular boot. C. It is a very expensive sport. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What did Cindy think of the activity? A. Quite tiring. B. Surprisingly fun. C. Highly competitive. 14. What is special about the Parkrun activity? A. It requires a registration fee. B. It follows a digital timing system. C. It offers a great community atmosphere. 15. What do we know about the man? A. He likes morning runs. B. He doesn’t get much exercise. C. He refused to try the sports match. 16. Why does Cindy mention the 70-year-old lady? A. To show the event lacks challenges. B. To stress the elderly are strong-willed. C. To prove the activity is for any fitness level. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. When will the new bus routes take effect? A. November 21st. B. November 24th. C. December 21st. 18. Which line will take the passengers to the airport? A. Line 15. B. Line 22. C. Line 30. 19. What will the staff do at major bus stops next week? A. Hand out route maps. B. Give replies to questions. C. Measure the new bus routes. 20. How can passengers get detailed schedules? A. By visiting the city hall. B. By reading the service guide. C. By checking the official website. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15个小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A UNICEF is launching the Youth Climate Action Challenge 2026, inviting you to make your voice heard, drive positive change, and win exciting rewards! Here’s everything you need to know to join: Eligibility (资格) Open to students worldwide aged 13-18 (as of May 1, 2026). Participation format: Teams of 2-4 students (no age restriction within the 13-18 range). Only students aged 13-14 are allowed to take part by themselves (no team required). Key Timeline Registration (February 1 — April 15): Complete online registration with personal/team information (school name, age, contact details). Submission (March 1 — May 1): Upload podcasts (播客) to the official platform; submit a 100-word English summary of the podcast content. Podcast Guidelines Duration: 2-5 minutes (submissions shorter than 2 minutes or longer than 5 minutes will be disqualified). Language: English (with optional English subtitles for clarity). Content focus: Introduce a specific local climate issue (e. g. air pollution, water scarcity, deforestation) with real-life examples or data. Propose creative and workable measures (individual, community, or school-level actions). Format: MP3 or WAV format; background music is allowed but must not overshadow the speaker’s voice. Rewards Top 10 teams/individuals: A $500 project fund to carry out their proposed climate action in their community. One-on-one mentor (导师) support from UNICEF climate experts for 3 months. Their podcasts will be featured on UNICEF’s global youth platform, reaching audiences worldwide. Top 50 teams/individuals: Official UNICEF certification (证书) of participation. Free access to UNICEF’s climate education online courses. For more details or to register, visit the official website: https://www.unicef.org. 21. What is the suitable age for students to join the challenge alone? A. 12. B. 14. C. 16. D. 18. 22. Which of the following podcasts meets the requirement? A. One recording a single song. B. One including a 150-word summary. C. One dealing with local pollution. D. One presenting a one-minute speech. 23. What is only awarded to a Top 10 winner? A. Professional mentor guidance. B. Free online courses on climate change. C. A cash prize for the community. D. UNICEF-issued participation certification. B Before reading Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, I assumed success followed a predictable formula: hard work, discipline, and stability. I expected merely a culinary manual — kitchen routines and meal preparation tips. Instead, Bourdain delivered a raw memoir (回忆录) that completely shook my framework, forcing me to rethink authenticity (真实性), risk, and what it truly means to experience the world. What struck me first was his honesty. He exposed the restaurant industry’s chaotic weaknesses: the unstable lives chefs led, the busy evening rushes, and even the worst times to order fish. This unflinching (不畏缩的) portrait revealed that fulfillment does not always emerge on a clean, comfortable path. Sometimes it germinates in the most uncomfortable atmospheres, where resilience (适应能力) is built through hardship. His anecdotes forced me to question whether my own fulfilled life demands playing it safe or embracing genuine curiosities, however messy and uncertain they may be. Bourdain also reframed my understanding of failure. His career was far from an immediate success; it developed through missteps, rejections, and personal struggles. Yet he famously declared, “By being denied, a door opened.” For college students facing novel challenges, this mindset is crucial. It transforms failure from a final judgement into an inevitable, necessary driving force for growth. Rejection, he implied, is not a dead end but a redirect toward uncharted possibilities. Another aspect that resonated deeply was his approach to curiosity and experience. Bourdain constantly embraced the unfamiliar — whether food, culture, or people. He once advised, “Be aware of the fact that you are the stupidest person in the room.” Far from discouraging, this remark liberates us from the pressure of having all the answers. Freedom, he suggested, lies in acknowledging our ignorance and diving headfirst into the unknown. Finally, Bourdain changed how I view authenticity. Throughout the narrative, he wrote with an unapologetically raw voice, making readers feel like conversation partners rather than passive receivers. He taught me that being our true selves and taking up space in the world is not a luxury but a necessity. 24. What is the author’s primary purpose in writing this passage? A. To explain how a memoir reshaped his views on life and success. B. To summarize the cooking techniques taught in Kitchen Confidential. C. To challenge Bourdain’s philosophy with traditional success formulas. D. To criticize Bourdain’s pessimistic attitude toward the restaurant industry. 25. What does the underlined word “germinates” in the second paragraph mean? A. Disappears. B. Develops. C. Hides. D. Sticks. 26. Which of the following would Bourdain disapprove of? A. Failure doesn’t mean the end of growth. B. Rejection doesn’t always close the door to success. C. One can succeed by avoiding failures and mistakes. D. College students can expect to find a way out after being denied. 27. Why did Bourdain advise “Be aware that you are the stupidest person in the room”? A To discourage people from trying new things. B. To encourage people to stay humble and keep learning. C. To acknowledge people’s ignorance about food and culture. D. To make people feel anxious about their lack of knowledge. C In a world that values speed, “Slow Reading” is becoming increasingly popular. Equipped with all kinds of digital devices, most of us get used to skimming online texts: we hunt for key words rapidly yet ignore the hidden meanings behind lines. Psychologists remind us that such reading habit damages our cognitive (认知的) patience, which refers to our capacity to analyze complicated thoughts for a long time. According to Dr. Wolf, our brains are not born to read. Unlike speech, reading is a skill the brain must learn. Digital reading encourages a “Fast-shaped” pattern, where we look for the main points and skip the rest. A recent study compared two groups of students. One group read a long story on an e-reader, while the second group read the same story in a printed book. The result was telling: those who read the physical book had a much better understanding of the plot’s timeline and emotional depth. It appears that the physical act of turning pages serves as a support for the memory. However, the modern environment is designed to disrupt this focus. Constant notifications (通知) and the ease of clicking a new link prevent the brain from entering a state of “deep reading”. This prevents the reader from making personal connections with the text, leaving them with only a surface-level understanding of the information. To rediscover the joy of reading, experts suggest a “digital diet”. This involves setting aside thirty minutes a day to read a physical book without any electronic distractions. By slowing down, we allow our brains to rebuild the neural pathways necessary for critical thinking and empathy. In the end, reading slowly is not about wasting time, but about reclaiming our minds. 28. What trouble does skimming online cause to readers? A. The reliance on digital devices. B. The decline of reading efficiency. C. The absence of cognitive capacity. D. The decrease of deep thinking ability. 29. What can we learn from the study? A. Long stories are unsuitable for e-readers. B. Digital devices can show a story’s emotions. C. Physical reading improves memory of stories. D. E-book readers have a clearer sense of time order. 30. What do experts suggest to improve our reading ability? A. Scanning pages for more key words. B. Reading on e-readers more frequently. C. Spending more time on physical reading. D. Setting up more digital links for information. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Slow Reading: Regain Control of Our Minds B. Skimming: A Popular Way of Digital Reading C. Screen Reading: Barriers to Deep Comprehension D. Digital Diet: A Method to Restore Reading Ability D Sweeteners are widely used in products from yogurts to toothpaste. They claim to let people enjoy sweet tastes without gaining weight or suffering dental problems. However, a growing body of research is suggesting that these substances may bring unexpected consequences. These sweeteners include artificial ones and plant-based substances, including a family of chemicals called sugar alcohols and stevia. Some are hundreds of times sweeter than sugar, so they are added, in tiny amounts to foods. Based on the observation that most are passed out of the body unchanged, scientists assumed they pass through without affecting metabolism (新陈代谢). However, this thing might not be that simple. Short-term controlled studies have shown that replacing sugar with sweeteners does result in lower weight gain. But long-term observations have found the opposite: people who take more sweeteners tend to gain more weight than those who take the least. Other studies indicate that they also have higher rates of heart disease, high blood sugar and cancer than those who avoid them. Proving cause and effect is difficult, as it would require considering many factors: people who use sweeteners may already be at higher risk for these diseases and are attempting to eat more healthily. Nevertheless, the overall evidence was concerning enough to cause the World Health Organization to issue an official warning in 2023, advising against using sweeteners for weight control or disease prevention. (This does not apply to people with high blood sugar.) There are several possible explanations about how sweeteners might cause harm. Some have been found to start the same harmful processes in the stomach and digestive system as sugar. Studies on mice suggest they may affect the function of immune cells that help prevent cancers. New evidence also suggests they can upset the balance of stomach microbes, potentially allowing harmful types to grow. “There are many unanswered questions,” says Dr Herbert Tilg, “but these findings are increasing the level of concern.” Avoiding these sweeteners is easier said than done, as food companies often combine several in one product to create a more natural taste. Regular buyers of packaged snacks or carbonated drinks will find them hard to avoid. The wise choice is to stay away from these products completely. And if you desire something sweet, choose a piece of your favourite fruit instead. 32. What did scientists assume about sweeteners based on early observations? A. They affect the function of immune cells in mice. B. They cause serious damage to the digestive system. C. They result in lower weight gain over the long term. D. They pass through the body without affecting health. 33. What do the long-term observations indicate compared with short-term studies? A. Both short and long-term studies reach the same finding. B. Short-term studies show loss, while long-term ones suggest gain. C. Short-term studies are overall more reliable than long-term ones. D. Long-term studies found higher disease rates than short-term ones. 34. Why is it difficult to prove that sweeteners cause health problems? A. Sweeteners are in such tiny amounts they are hard to measure. B. There are not enough long-term studies to support the findings. C. People choosing sweeteners may already face health conditions. D. Most sweeteners go through the body without leaving any trace. 35. What is the author’s attitude toward sweeteners? A. Concerned. B. Tolerant. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 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。 The Happy Person’s Retreat (退让) Principle Many people regard giving in to conflicts as weakness or surrender. Yet psychologists put forward a meaningful concept: the Happy Person’s Retreat Principle. 36 It is a wise, rational and intelligent choice rather than timidity (怯懦). The core logic behind this principle is easy to understand. People living stable, fulfilling lives have precious things to cherish: warm families, healthy bodies, steady careers and inner peace. 37 In contrast, those trapped in negative lives have little to lose, so they tend to argue fiercely over trivial things and risk everything to win a fight. 38 Imagine you encounter a rude fight on the road. If you choose to fight back angrily, you may get caught in a fierce argument or even physical conflict. The momentary sense of victory will cost you your good mood, precious time and even personal safety. However, stepping back calmly helps you skip unnecessary trouble immediately. This principle never means blind tolerance for all unfair treatment. 39 When your basic rights, personal safety or moral bottom line are seriously violated, you have every reason to defend yourself firmly. Retreat only works when the conflict is meaningless and brings no positive value to your life. Learning to apply this psychological rule brings lasting benefits. It saves you from endless emotional consumption and keeps your inner world peaceful. 40 True happiness lies in guarding your own happy life instead of winning every meaningless dispute. A. Here is a typical daily example to illustrate this principle clearly. B. It finally allows you to focus energy on what truly matters to you. C. Many people misunderstand the real meaning of personal happiness. D. We should never give up our principles to avoid temporary conflicts. E. Blind giving-in will only encourage others to treat you improperly. F. It explains why happy people prefer to retreat from pointless conflicts. G. Getting involved in quarrels will make them lose more valuable happiness. 第三部分 语言运用（共四节；满分50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。 When I was little, my family moved from Albania to Melbourne. After World War Two, we came to Australia as refugees (难民). Like many homeless families starting new lives in 41 lands, we lived in great poverty. So my brothers, sisters and I hardly ever got new 42 to bring us joy. When I was about five, I 43 around the town hall with Mom. A fair was in full swing, and I saw a game table. People could pay one small 44 to win a doll. I had no money, but I badly wanted one, especially a pretty doll in soft light blue clothes. I stood by the table, watching others play and 45 hoping my favourite doll would stay there. Soon a strange woman won the chance to pick one doll from many 46 on the wall. She was ready to take her prize when she turned to me with a warm smile and let me choose. I 47 a little before pointing slowly to that blue doll. 48 , it was placed in my hands, and I felt full of 49 and happiness. This warm-hearted lady 50 my strong desire and made my dream come true. I kept that doll and loved it deeply until I was 17. Then we moved to Canada, and I had to give it away because of luggage limits. That kind 51 taught me small kindness can change people’s lives. Every day we face 52 about how we treat others. I choose to be understanding and 53 , for I truly believe in the 54 of ordinary people. Years later, this story still 55 me to treat everyone gently. 41. A. distant B. strange C. local D. wealthy 42. A. cards B. sweets C. gifts D. toys 43. A. walked B. hikes C. separated D. escaped 44. A. credit B. bill C. cheque D. coin 45. A. publicly B. immediately C. secretly D. obviously 46. A. taken up B. made up C. lined up D. brought up 47. A. confirmed B. hesitated C. compared D. nodded 48. A. Instead B. Therefore C. However D. Otherwise 49. A. surprise B. relief C. doubt D. pressure 50. A. ignored B. understood C. believed D. achieved 51. A. act B. behavior C. custom D. performance 52. A. chances B. choices C. tasks D. adventures 53. A. graceful B. grateful C. considerate D. joyful 54. A. goodness B. warmth C. energy D. spirit 55. A. reminds B. trusts C. challenges D. inspires 第二节 语法填空（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。 The Chinese idiomatic term tieqiubiao, or “putting on autumn fat”, means gaining a little weight in early autumn by eating meals rich 56 protein and fat, including stewed meats, dumplings and nuts. Since ancient times, people have measured their weight at lixia, one of the 24 solar terms that 57 (mark) the beginning of summer, and compared it to their weight at liqiu, the beginning of autumn. This 58 (compare) helps them figure out how much weight they’ve lost during the hot months, hoping to gain sufficient weight 59 (weather) the upcoming cold season. This autumn, however, many are choosing to depart from tradition and instead shaking off the extra weight by eating what 60 (refer) to as qingshi, or literally, “light food.” “I think it’s 61 post-Olympic phenomenon. After you spent the summer watching those well-shaped athletes on TV you tend to reflect on your diet at midnight,” Li Xinwei, a college student in Beijing, 62 (tell) Beijing Review. Li’s words reflect a broader trend 63 (influence) by the recent Paris Olympic Games, and that is 64 has encouraged interest in athletes’ light food diets on social media platforms. This shift highlights a 65 (grow) awareness of nutrition and body image among younger generations in China. As young people favor light foods, they are also contributing to the growth of the healthy food economy. 第三节 单句填空（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分） 66. The local government requires the newly- built flats should be equipped with fire alarms which will go off __________________ (automatic) the moment smoke is detected. 67. We shouldn’t jump to __________________ (conclude) without knowing the whole truth. 68. By the end of 1999, news websites with no print editions __________________ (spring) up. 69. The coach has designed a training schedule __________________ (tailor) to Sun’s playing style. 70. He finally was admitted to his ideal university, thus __________________ (boost) his confidence in a promising future. 71. Sun Yingsha is reported __________________ (participate) in the Asian Games three times. 72. __________________ (ambition) as he is, he has never devoted himself to realizing his dreams. 73. Having finished the 200-meter race, he proceeded __________________ (compete) in the 4x100 relay race. 74. Despite his __________________ (limit) experience in international competitions, the young player performed well. 75. When asked about the cause of the accident, the man in charge said it __________________ (investigate). 第四节 翻译句子（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 76．致力于揭露真正发生的事情，新闻记者值得称赞。（commit作状语，applaud） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 77．上周五见证了我校一年一度的校运动会，这场运动会有助于我们释放学习压力并给我们的学校生活增添了乐趣。（witness，非限制性定语从句） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 78．是来自不同背景的人们，共同努力，帮助实现顾拜旦（Coubertin）的梦想。（diverse，强调句） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 79．Lisa回想到，她正要洗澡时突然听到人们在尖叫，狗在狂吠。（recall, be about to do） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 80．这个活动不仅激发了学生对阅读的兴趣，而且它有助于把学生培养成批判性读者。（not only部分倒装，motivate） ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 第四部分 书面表达（满分25分） 81．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The class was over. Karl was delighted that he had created a very satisfying work. So he walked to the back of the classroom to put his work away carefully. There, lying on the ground in front of the classroom bookcase was a golden ticket! Karl picked it up. His heart beat faster when he saw that the name line was blank (空白的). He couldn’t believe his luck! The boys and girls in Karl’s class could earn golden tickets by doing well in their study or by being extra helpful or kind. Once a week their teacher drew a ticket out of a box on her desk and let the winner choose a prize. Today was the golden ticket drawing, and here was another ticket, just for him! Karl looked around. No one else was near the ticket. All his classmates were at their desks, laughing and talking with each other. Miss Evans was engaged in grading the papers collected earlier in the morning. Karl decided to write his name on the blank line. Then he could put it into the prize box with the six tickets he’d already earned. With so many chances, one of his tickets would most probably be picked! Then he could choose the pink toy pig for his sister’s birthday, just like he had been hoping. He smiled and reached for the pencil in his pocket. Suddenly his fingers stopped. There was a strange feeling in his chest, and it wasn’t his heartbeat. “Finders are keepers, right?” he wondered. He looked out of the window and tried to figure it out. On the one hand, he did find the ticket, but he hadn’t earned it. Somebody must have lost it. But on the other hand, he did need this extra ticket for his great plan! 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Karl looked at the blank name line for a moment. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Karl, I intend to give you another ticket!” Miss Evans said. _______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $