江苏省扬州中学2026-2027学年第一学期期中考试高二英语

江苏省扬州中学2026-2027学年第一学期期中考试 高二英语 2026.11 命题人：王藏、何莹，审人：王额 试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟 注意事项： 1.作答第1卷前，请考生务必将自已的姓名、考试证号等写在答题卡上并贴上条形码 2。将选择题答案填写在答题卡的指定位置上（使用机读卡的用2B铅笔在机读卡上填涂）， 非透择题一律在答题卡上作答，在试卷上答题无效。 3.考试结束后，请将机读卡和答题卡交监考人员。 第I卷（选择题共95分） 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.When will the meeting be held? A.On Monday. B.On Tuesday. C.On Wednesday. 2.How dees the weman sound in the end? A.Excited. B.Angry. C.Nervous. 3.How many students passed the exam? A.5. B.15 C.35. 4.What is the woman probably planning to do? A.Interview a person. B.Attend a class. C.Apply for a job. 5.Why does the woman apologize to the man? A.She ran into him. B.She damaged his bag. C.She blocked his way. 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 is the relationship between the speakers? A.Guide and tourist.B.Receptionist and guest. C.Driver and passenger. 7.What will the woman probably do tomorrow? A.Walk around the city.B.Watch a baseball game.C.Visit universities in Boston. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.What is the woman probably trying to do? A.Fix the lock. B.Return some books. C.Open the bookcase. 9.What do we know about the head librarian? A.He's lost the key. B.He's on holiday. C.He'll meet the man. 10.What will the man most likely do next? A.Contact Rachel. B.Call in a repairman. C.Phone the head librarian. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What led Mr.Jason into the field of herbal medicine? A.His teacher's influence.B.His passion for plants. C.His own health problem. 12.Why does Mr.Jason consider herbs a powerful tool? A.They benefit future generations. B.They carry ancient medical wisdom. C.They provide low-cost natural cures. 13.What shouid students do first when studying herbs? A.Master lab technology. B.Conduct experiments on herbs. C.Learn about the functions of herbs 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What major does Luke want to choose at GCU? A.Engineering. B.Business. C.Natural sciences. 15.What are the specialists responsible for,according to the woman? A.Calculating students'credits B.Assessing students'qualificatiens. C.Guiding students in choosing a major. 16.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A.Planning a new career. B.Applying to another college. C.Improving academic performance.. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.Where did the public sale take place? A.In Britain. B.In America. C.In Switzerland. 18.Who was the humanoid robot named after? A.A painter. B.An art dealer. C.A computer programmer. 19.What was the expected valuation of the painting? A.$0.18 million. B.S1 million. C.$1.08 million. 20.What does the speaker think of the painting? A.Realistic B.Overpriced. C.Meaningful. 第二部分阅读理解（共两节；满分50分） 第一节单项选择（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。 2 A Sather Tower,also known as the Campanile,is one of the University of California,Berkeley's most beloved symbols.At 307 feet,it is the second-tallest freestanding clock and bell tower in the world.From the observation platform,visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the Bay Area.The platform is accessible via an elevator and 38 stairs.Three daily concerts are held at 7:50 am,12:00 pm,and 6:00 pm.The Campanile is truly not to be missed. Hours of Operation Please note the Campanile may be closed with little notice due to situations out of our control. Monday-Friday:10 am-5 pm Saturday:10 am-5:30 pm Sunday:10 am-1 pm&3 pm-5:30 pm Special hours:Friday,July 10:10 am-3:30 pm(closing early) Ticket Prices Credit cards Apple Pay only (no cash,checks,or traveler's checks accepted) General admission(18-64 years):$6 o Seniors(65+years):$5 University of California Alumni Association (CAA)Members with ID:$5 ●Youth(3-l7 years):$5 Youth(2 and under):Free UC Berkeley students,faculty,and staff with their UC Berkeley ID card:Free .Admitted and waitlisted students:Free with proof of admission to UC Berkeley. Please note that family and friends will need to buy their tickets. Accessibility Restrictions The observation platform is not wheelchair accessible,as there are 38 steps from the top of the elevator to the observation platform.The outdoor area and indoor exhibits are accessible by wheelchair. Backpacks,large bags,food and drinks are not permitted in the elevator or on the observation platform.We have a bag check inside the lobby for all of these items.Small purses,cameras,and cellphones are permitted.Only service animals are allowed in the building.Visitors with other animals must have someone stay with them outside at all times. 21.Why is Sather Tower considered a must-see? A.It offers great views. B.It is easy to access. C.Itfholds free concerts. It is the tallest tower. 22.Who can visit the Campanile free of charge? A.Seniors over 05 years old. B.Family of UC Berkeley staff. C.Admitted students with an ID. D.Children aged two or younger. 23.Who are the target readers of this text? A.Tour guides.B.Local students C.Campus visitors. D.University staff. 3 B On family trips,my mother always wanted to watch the sunset.She never asked for much- just a spot near the water before the light melted into the horizon.But this simple wish rarely came true.My food allergies (turned every dinner into a puzzle:questions fired at waiters,warnings scanned from menus,and choices weighed with care.It was a long wait.By the time we found parking and raced to the shore,the sun had usually slipped below the edge of the world,taking my mother's hope with it. Once,in Hawaii,we came so close.After an early dinner,we drove back toward the beach, and my mother smiled because,for once,the timing was on our side.Then,unexpectedly,we were stopped on the road by the police for a security check.While we were waiting,the sky put on its evening show-orange bleeding into red,red fading into gray.My mother said nothing.She only sighed as the sun disappeared. For years,I thought my mother was simply chasing beauty.Only later did I understand that she was chasing a few quiet minutes that belonged to her.She had spent much of her life planning meals,solving problems and making sure everyone else was safe.A sunset was small,but it was hers. Years later,I went to Alaska for a writing program.There,near the summer solstice () the sunsets refused to end.They stretched across the evening like a slow song,paying no attention to clocks or schedules.I would write,eat,wash the dishes,and return to the window to find the sky still painted with fire. One evening,I wished I could fold that Alaskan sunset into a letter and send it home to her- not the colors,but the feeling that time was wide and generous. Perhaps love is not about pouring yourself out until you are empty.Perhaps a family can hold one another close and still leave room for each person to simply watch the sky. 24.What made it difficult for the family to watch a sunset? A.The mother's food allergies. B.The waiter's selected menus. C.Unfamiliar parking locations D.Time-consuming daily routines. 25.How did the mother react while waiting for the security check? A.She tried to solve the problems. B.She kept silent and let out a sigh. C.She stretched and relaxed herself. D.She comforted the worried family. 26.What can we learn about the mother's wish? A.It was mainly about natural beauty. B.It helped her avoid family duties. C.It was her own moment of peace. D.It creates lasting family memories. 27.What did the author finally realize? A.Family regrets fade with time. B.Natural beauty offers comfort. C.True love allows each soul its own stillness. D.Successful trips depend on careful planning. 4 C You walk into a clothing store and spot a leather coat marked $1,800.You immediately label it extremely pricey and move on.Later that day,you find an identical coat on sale for $650,and you instantly think you have found an incredible steal.What you may not realize is that your judgment has been misled by the anchoring bias(锚定偏见)， The anchoring bias was first identified by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky in their research on intuitive reasoning.It describes the human tendency to rely heavily on the first piece of information we encounter-called an anchor-and evaluate every subsequent detail against that fixed reference point. Consider bargaining for a second-hand vehicle.If a seller opens with a high asking price,that number becomes your mental anchor.Even if you negotiate the price far lower,you will still view the final deal as a win compared to the original figure,ignoring the car's true market value.The opposite holds true:A surprisingly low initial offer causes the seller to undervalue their own property.This trap does not only appear in shopping;it influences salary negotiations,exam score judgments,and even predictions about global statistics. The bias exists because human brains naturally conserve mental energy.Recalculating value requires heavy cognitive effort,so we automatically iean on the first available reference point rather than conducting fully independent analysis.When we are setting plans or making estimates about something,we interpret newer information from the reference point of our anchor instead of seeing it objectively.This can affect our judgment and prevent us from updating our plans or predictions as much as we should. Avoiding the anchoring bias entirely isn't possible,given its widespread impact and how powerful it is.Like all cognitive biases,the anchoring bias is subconscious,meaning it's difficult to interrupt.Yet one evidence-based and straightforward strategy to fight against the anchoring bias is to come up with reasons why that anchor is inappropriate for the situation.Meanwhile, considering multiple options is always a good idea to aid in decision-making. 28.What do the underlined words "an incredible steal"in paragraph 1 mean? A.A real bargain. B.A free item. C.An identical product. D.An unexpected gift 29.What is the cause of the anchoring bias? A.Reference point loss. B.Independent analysis. C.Brain's heavy burden. D.Brain's energy-saving nature 30.What is a good way to deal with the anchoring bias? A.Ignoring its reasons. B.Weighing various choices C.Seeking its impacts. D.Interrupting relevant thoughts. 31.What is the purpose of this article? A.To show how to bargain wisely. B.To explain a hidden mental trap. C.To warn against quick decisions. D.To criticize a common phenomenon. 5 D When danger approaches,many creatures seem to follow the ancient proverb tbat "the enemy of my enemy is my friend."Researchers have recently found subtle ways that animals communicate with other species in this kind of cooperative defense agreement. For example,a recent study in Nature Ecology Evolution documented more than 20 bird species on four continents that let out similar"whining"calls when they spot brood parasites( 繁殖者)such as cuckoos.That call is recruiting(招募)individuals to come together against this common enemy. At a field site in Australia,Kennerley has witnessed birds from a dozen or more species attack a cuckoo in response to a chorus of whining calls.They can be so aggressive that Kennerley and his colleagues need to cage the cuckoo used in their experiments to protect it.Otherwise,the attacking birds would have"just completely torn it to pieces,"Kennerley says. Many birds also share a common vocabulary for predators )Studies show that various songbirds-and even red squirrels-produce recognizable "seet"calls to wam of a predator in flight.The calls are too high-pitched for predators to hear wenl,so the predators remain unaware as information about their anival spreads througn the forest.If the predator approaches,songbirds switch to "mobbing"calls,a distinct vocalization that,as Greene puts it,"draws in the troops to drive that predator away." But cooperative defense is not the only reason for cross-species communication.A recent study found that when seabirds with good vision,such as black-browed albatrosses,hunt with seabirds with strong senses of smell,such as white-chinned petrels,they both have far greater success at catching shrimps.Unlike the "seet"and "whining"calls,however,it's unclear whether they're deliberately signaling to one another or "just randomly following other birds,"says study lead author Jesse Granger,an organismal biophysicist at Duke University. But clearly,"very complex multispecies communication networks are everywhere,"he adds. “It can save their lives.” 32.What is the main purpose of the"whining"calls made by birds? A.To invite other species to join the chorus B.To warn their own species of approaching danger. C.To spread information about potential food sources. D.To seek cross-species help to fight common enemies. 33.What can we infer from Paragraph 4? A.Mobbing calls are hard to recognize. B.Songbirds can encode their messages. C.Songbirds outperform predators in hearing. D.Predator share a vocabulary with songbirds. 34.What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A.The limits of the research methods. B.Another motivation for the interactions. C.The potential risks of the communication. D.The underlying logic of the defense strategy 6 35.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Mystery of Animal Language. B.The Strategy of Cooperative Defense C.The Secret of Cross-Species Communication D.The complexity of Multi-species Communication. 第二节七选五（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 Something annoying about learning:the things that make learning feel productive are usually the things that slow it down.Cramming(突击准备)feels great.You sit down,you grind through the material,and by the end of the session,you feel like you've got it.And then two weeks later- gone.36 The fix is one of the most well-supported findings in learning science:spaced repetition. Instead of bunching all your practice together in one session,you spread it out over time.In the 1880s,Hermann Ebbinghaus discovered what is now called the forgetting curve.Without any review;you lose most of what you learn within a day. 37Your brain is doing exactly what it's supposed to do-filtering.You encounter an enormous amount of information every day,and your brain has to decide what matters and what doesn't.If you only see something once and never come back to it,your brain reasonably concludes it's not that important.38 When you encounter the same material again,your brain essentially says,"Oh,this keeps coming back.Must be important."And it invests more resources in holding onto it.Each time you successfully recall something after a gap,you reset the forgetting curve. So how long should you wait between sessions?The best gap is roughly 10-20%of the time you want to remember the material.For instance,you can space your practice 3-5 days apart if you are studying for a test in a month.39 You're not trying to prevent forgetting;you're trying to practice retrieving after some forgetting has occurred.As long as.you get it right,the exact intervals are less critical. You don't need to overcomplicate this.Start with something simple and build from there. 40It's that you're willing to do the thing that feels harder in the moment because you understand it produces better results in the long run.That's true for spacing.Honestly,it's true for most of learning. A.Spacing delivers a fairly different signal. B That sounds terrible,but this isn't a design flaw. C.This isn't a failure of effort but a failure of strategy. D.Despite this,the science of the brain tells a different story. E.The most important thing isn't the specific strategy you use. Forgetting establishes necessary conditions for stronger re-leaming. G.But here's what matters more than any specific schedule:the principle. 7 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题共55分） 第三部分语言运用（共两节：满分55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、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项。 It's a small gas station.The young man behind the counter knows his 41by name and their usual purchases.He treats everyone with equal 42 and reads behind the counter when business is 43. One day,three people rushed in and grabbed food from the shelves,obviously not pianning to pay.He hit the "panic bution",went over the counter and 44the front door.Obviously,they were homeless and weren't going 45 with the food.They 46the food and crowded together in panic-knowing the police were 47 the way. Imagine what they must have felt like when they were told they needn't steal if hungry."We have food in the back,expired (but still 48 to eat.Help yourselves." They were told to 49 the dropped food and put it back,and then asked to clear up the mess.They were doing just that 50the police arrived.The officers were told the situation was under control;they were no longer needed. This was not what they had 51.They were being treated as human beings who could 52 the wrong they'd done.Soon the three people walked out with all the food their arms could hold.They were53that,if they needed food again,they were to ask and not just grab. The young man went back to read.He would be the 54 person in the world to say he was a hero.Yet he gave three people something they were badly in need of-a 55 amount of self-respect and a little bit of hope. 41.A.friends B.neighbors C.customers D.visitors 42.A.respect B.pride C.wisdom D.patience 43.A.slow B.busy C.heavy D.crowded 44.A.opened B.locked C.blocked D.broke 45.A.nowhere B.somewhere C.anywhere D.everywhere 46.A.hid B.lifted C.swallowed D.dropped 47.A.in B.on C.off D.by 48.A.safe B.easy C.fit D.able 49.A.take up B.pick up C.hand in D.hand out 50.A.when B.until C.after D.before 51.A.wanted B.planned C.expected D.admired 52.A.change B.right C.fix D.adjust 53.A.reminded B.warned C.ordered D.persuaded 54.A.first B.last C.best D.least 55.A.large B.fair C.small D.full P 第二节短文填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 For almost six centuries,Longfusi in central Beijing has been a place 56. people gather.Once known for its temple fair the district now welcomes visitors for a different kind of cultural experience.Its 57.(transtorm)shows how an oid neighborhood can serve a modern city while 58.(keep)its past in view. The renewal has laken place in stages.Since the first cultural park opened in 2019,the district 59. (grow)into a place with reading rooms,60. gallery）and shared workspaces.A second area opened to the public in 2025.Instead of clearing the neighborhood, planners kept many 61.(exist)buildings and preserved its original street pattern.Thus, visitors can still see traces of different periods as they walk through the area. The Longfusi Summer Fair brings the streets to life after dark.Held 62. mid-June through October,it offers local food,drinks and live performances.Visitors can also try traditional crafts rather than just watch.At one workshop,63. _practitioner of a paper-flower craft guides people through cutting,coloring and assembling their own pieces. These experiences give people 64. (many)reasons to stay than a simple market visit would:they can eat,learn a skill and enjoy a show in the same place.The fair also 65. create)opportunities for small businesses.Longfusi's experience suggests that protecting historic spaces goes beyond preserving buildings.When traditions become part of everyday activities,they remain relevant to a new generation. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文（满分15分） 66.为传承优良校风、凝聚校友力量，你校于十月份举办了为期一个月的年度校友返校系列 活动。假定你是李华，请给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1、活动盛况；2、活动意义。 注意：1、词数应为80左右； 2、请在答题卡相应位置作答。 参考词汇：校友返校月Alumni Homecoming Month Homecoming Glows,Spirit Lasts 第二节读后续写（满分25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。 The first week of the new semester always carried a strange kind of energy-new classes, new faces,and the quiet hope of starting over.As an 11th-grade transfer student,I walked into the noisy classroom with my head low,clutching (my backpack strap like a lifcline.Everything felt foreign--the laughter,the inside jokes,and the invisible circles I wasn't part of.My new deskmate,Olivia,sat by the window,her notebook perfectly organized and her confidence filling the space between us.When she noticed me hesitating,she smiled,slid a neatly written class schedule across the desk,and said softly that she would show me around at lunch.That small gesture made me want to belong-to be seen. So when she mentioned the debate club after class,I told her I'd been on the debate team and had even won a regional contest.It wasn't planned.The lie just slipped out,smooth and effortless, as if it had been waiting for its cue.Her eyes lit up,and for the first time,I felt noticed-no longer just the quiet new kid. A few days later,Olivia came running up with a sign-up sheet."The annual school-wide debate competition is in a month-we should team up!"she exclaimed,her enthusiasm unshakable.I tried to match her energy,but the panic settled deeper each time I imagined standing onstage.Four weeks to prepare felt both endless and terrifying. At our first rehearsal ()I stumbled over debate terms,struggled to organize arguments, and froze when asked to practice rebuttals ()Some teammates exchanged eye rolls and quiet laughs that stung more than their whispers.Olivia didn't say anything;her smile faded,polite yet puzzled. By Friday,the lie felt heavier than the burden on my shoulders.Each time Olivia said,"Keep going,"it sounded like a test I couldn't pass.That night,I stared at my debate notes,the words swimming before my eyes.I knew I couldn't keep pretending.Something had to give. 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。 During the next rehearsal,I finally admitted the truth to everyone. A month later,Olivia and I stepped onto the stage together,ready for the big day. 10