河南省南阳市部分高中2026-2027学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

高二英语

 

 

 

 

考生注意：

1．本试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，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。

3．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。

4．本卷命题范围：北师大版选择性必修第二册。

 

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 does the woman finally decide to do with the kitchen window?

A. Ask George to check it. B.Try to open it by herself. C. Put some oil on it.

2. What was the woman's weight before dieting?

A.85 pounds. B.100 pounds. C.115 pounds.

3. What is the man's evidence for his claim?

A. A video recording. B. A friend's statement. C. A policeman's report.

4. What does the woman think causes the problem with the tap?

A.Damaged parts inside. B.Freezing weather. C. Low water pressure.

5. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Brother and sister. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and 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. Where does the conversation take place?

A.In a library. B. In a restaurant. C. In a bank.

7. What will the man probably do next?

A.Get some cash. B.Cancel his card. C. Order some drinks.

听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。

8. Why does the man talk to the woman?

A. To sell his house. B. To check a flat. C. To ask for directions.

9. What time will the speakers meet tomorrow?

A.At 9:00 am. B. At 3:00 pm. C.At 5:00 pm.

10. Why is the man unable to come this afternoon?

A. He is ill. B. He is busy. C. He lives far away.

听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。

11.What does the man think of Suits?

A.Fantastic. B.Terrible. C. Ordinary.

12.Why is the woman going to leave the park?

A. She has a headache. B. Dogs aren't permitted here. C. She needs to do housework.

13. What does the woman remind the man?

A.Fishing time is over. B. He left his bag on the grass.  C.His jeans are dirty with paint.

听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。

14. What does the man have to do thirty minutes later?

A. Attend a meeting. B.Make coffee. C.Finish his report.

15. What does the man like most about his new job?

A. The short working hours. B.Working with the woman. C.Learning more new things.

16. What did the woman do two years ago?

A. She worked in a library. B. She switched her career. C. She studied at university.

听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。

17. What helps people book last-minute ski trips easily?

A. Cheap ski equipment. B.More local ski areas. C. Booking websites.

18. How much does a one-week ski trip cost on Sunweb?

A.£59. B.£159. C.£259.

19. When can people find cheaper ski trip offers on Sunweb?

A. On weekends. B. During term-time. C.During school holidays.

20. What is the tip for packing for a ski trip?

A. Focusing on practicality.

B. Choosing fashionable clothes.

C. Bringing as many items as possible.

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

The Age of Exploration was a period when adventurers set out to find new sea routes, a pursuit that fundamentally reshaped humanity's geographical understanding of the planet. Here are four key figures from different nations whose discoveries had a lasting impact.

Meriwether Lewis

Leading the Lewis and Clark Expedition（航行）(1804-1806),this American explorer was appointed by President Thomas Jefferson to map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. His team journeyed from the Mississippi River tothe Pacific, documenting new species and establishing relations with Native tribes（部落）.This journey opened the American West to settlement, connecting the nation from coast to coast.

Ferdinand Magellan

Sailing for Spain, this Portuguese explorer organized the first expedition to encircle the globe in 1519.Though he was killed in the Philippines in 1521, one of his ships completed the voyage in 1522. This historic journey proved the world was round, linked the world’s oceans, and revealed the vastness of the Pacific.

James Cook

This British naval captain led three groundbreaking voyages across the Pacific in the late 18th century. He mapped the eastern coast of Australia, charted New Zealand's coastline, and explored numerous Pacific islands.Cook's accurate mappings and scientific observations greatly expanded European knowledge of the Pacific region and established new connections between Europe and the South Pacific.

Marco Polo

This Venetian trader traveled the Silk Road to China in the 13th century, spending 17 years in Asia. His detailed accounts of Asian cultures, technologies, and wealth introduced Europeans to a previously unknown world.His book, The Travels of Marco Polo, inspired generations of future explorers and helped bridge thecultural divide between the East and the West.

21. What did Lewis' team document?

A. The geography of the Silk Road. B. New species along their journey.

C. Cultural customs in ancient China. D.Asian technologies in the 13th century.

22. Which explorer mapped the eastern coast of Australia?

A. Meriwether Lewis. B. Marco Polo.

C.James Cook. D. Ferdinand Magellan.

23. What do the four explorers have in common according to the text?

A. Their journeys promoted global connections.

B. They completed their planned expeditions.

C. They sailed across the Pacific Ocean.

D. Their achievements focused on new land mapping.

B

Over 400 young ballet dancers from the Northeast recently gathered in Worcester, Massachusetts, to compete at the Youth America Grand Prix tryouts. Often compared to the American Idol of ballet, this four-day event is a major talent-spotting ground for future stars. Many participants are discovered here and go on to join world-famous companies like the American Ballet Theatre and the Paris Opera Ballet.

The competition featured dancers aged 9 to 19, dressed in colorful clothes with their hair neatly tied. They waited backstage before being called by their number to perform brief solo dances under bright lights. Among them was15-year-old Karli Wilkinson from Massachusetts, who shared, “I love performing for people and becoming a character when I dance.” She performed to music from Dune in desert-themed performance clothes, adding that she felt excited rather than nervous on stage.

Ana Canelos, a parent from North Falmouth, expressed admiration for the dancers’ devotion: “Dance is often thought of as a light sport, but these kids work so hard each and every day, putting in 20 to 30 hours a week.”She described the event as a "fantastic” opportunity for young performers to showcase their talent.

According to organizers, around 1,200 dancers will be selected from tryouts across the U. S. and around the world to advance to the finals in Tampa, Florida. There, thousands of scholarships will be awarded for short-term, summer, or year-round training at top dance schools globally. Racheal Nye of the Oklahoma City Ballet noted that the event offers “an incredible opportunity for these dancers to be seen by directors of schools and companies.”

Now in its 25th year, the Youth America Grand Prix has awarded over $5 million in scholarships, with about $450,000 distributed annually, helping young dancers pursue their dreams in ballet. The event not only recognizes technical skills but also encourages artistic expression, self-control, and determination among the next generation of performers.