湖南湘潭钢铁集团有限公司第一子弟中学2026-2027学年上学期期中段考高二年级英语科试卷

湘钢一中2026年下学期段考高二年级英语科试卷 命题：高一各课组 审核： 时量：120分钟 湍分：150分 第I卷选择题部分 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分) 第一节听下面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 话仅读一遑。 1.What is the woman's destination? A.A hotel. B.A station. C.A market. 2.Why is the man writing poems? A.For pleasure. B.For a history class. C.For a poem collection. 3.What does the woman suggest the man do? A.Design a work schedule. B.Spare some time for study. C.Sign up for volunteer work. 4.What industry will the woman work in? A.Travel. B.Finance. C.Medicine. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.Job pressure. B.Weekead plans. C.Writing techniques 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5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。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；昕完后， 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两這。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6.What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Customer and travel agency clerk. B.Air traveller and check-in staff. C.Hotel guest and receptionist. 7.How does the man sound in the end? A.Satisfied and grateful. B.Annoyed and impatient. C.Astonished and uncertain. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8.When will the man meet Dr.Clare on Thursday? A.At 8:30 am. B.At 7:30 am. C.At 1:30 pm. 9.Which part of the body did the man hurt? A.His knee. B.His ankle. C.His arm. 10.Why didn't the man go to see the doctor immeuiately? A.He didn't feel much pain then. B.He got hurt too severely to walk. C.He had to finish painting the house. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What does the man offer to do for the woman? A.Give her a ride. B.Help her with the work. C.Recommend a school to her. 12.Why did the woman decide to attend night school? A.To leam job skills. B.To enrich her life. C.To share short videos. 13.What may the woman learn next? 1 A.Traditional Chinese painting.B.Advertising photography. C.A foreign language 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.What is the main purpose of"Family Welcome"event? A.To improve the reputation of the gallery. B.To enhance the parent-child interaction. C.To provide children with space for fun. 15.What is this year's short film about? A.Contemporary sculpture. B.Wester painting. C.Family welcome. 16.What do we know about the concerts? A.They are held in a fixed place. B.They last longer in the morning. C.They present various kinds of music. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What is Greg doing? A.Running a promotion. B.Leading a tour. C.Hosting an exhibition. 18.When was the museum opened? A.In the 1850s. B.In the 1950s. C.In the 2000s. 19.Why are the 19th-century paintings special? A.They were donated to start the museum. B.They were painted by the museum's founder. S.They were more expensive than other works. 20.What can we leamn about the glass collections? A.They are set apart from others in style. B.They are characterized by realism. C.They are kept unchanged. 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 This is a space for movement.We offer reformer classes that are fun and dynamic.While the heart of what we do is develop joyful,energizing movement,the outcome is powerful:reduced pain, less stress,improved mobility and a body that feels stronger,more balanced and more alive every day. The Reformer Room is open 7 days a week.Whether a complete beginner or an experienced mover,you are welcome.With expert instructors and a supportive atmosphere,the studio is to help you build strength,improve mobility and move with confidence.If you're looking to challenge yourself,recover,tone muscles up or simply take time for yourself,The Reformer Room is.the best choice. Class Type Price Group Classes Discover the power of moving together.Our group reformer classes combine mindful strength training,controlled Pilates()techniques,and energizing flow to create a transformative full-body experience.S330 for 10 packs,but first-time clients enjoy a special offer:$75 for 3 packs, which is valid for one-time purchase only. *Privates&Duets(双人) 2 Personalized sessions tailored to your goals,pace,and body.Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting deeper instruction and faster results. 1:1 private reformer session:$99 one pack;$699 for 10 packs ●Duet session: S60 per person per pack($120 for two people) One 50-minute session for two people-each person must create an account and sign the liability waiver(免资声明) Ongoing Duet Membership:S375 per person per month Semi-private training for two clients Both participants must each have active duet membership Reserved weekly sessions and priority scheduling Opening Hours:08:00-20:30 Venue:Lakeview House,Milton Keynes Booking:To check availability or book a class,please call the Reformer teacher directly. Jo:07715141587,Maria:-07971536404 21.What does The Reformer Room bring to its customers? A.Free protessional training. B.Recovery from workout injuries. C.Better work-life balance. D.Physical and mental well-being. 22.How much should a new-to-the-studie couple pay at least for 3 packs of group classes? AS75. B.S150, C.S180. D.S360 23.What should you do if you want to reserve a class? A Visit the studio in person. B.Apply for membership. C.Contact the teacher by phone. D.Sign the liability waiver online. B Jay Jung,18,grew up with his grandparents in South Korea.Walking around Seoul with them as an elementary scholar,.he noticed--they-often-couldn't keep.up with the crossing signals, struggling to cross the street in time hefore.cars came racing by.Whenever I would go with them to fhe local convenience store or the local park,I would realize that we were not even halfway and then the light just suddenly turned red,"Jung said."Once I noticed it,it was really hard not to notice t” The ill-timed crosswalk lights bothered him,but Jung didn't think he could do much about it until he found his passion for technology in middle school.Now a high scholar at Phillips Academy, a boarding school in Massachusetts,Jung has actualized his vision to keep his grandparents safe on crosswalks. Instead of focusing on automobile traffic,Jung said,SmartBlink adjusts crossing signal times based on the walking speed of the slowest pedestrian ()For example,if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds,but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few steps,-the-system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal. "To make sure that this pedestrian doesn't feel rushed and knows that he/sne Is sate while crossing, Jung said. SmartBlink can sense pedestrians using wheelchairs or other equipment,too.Jung adjusted his algorithm (so that it can work in different lighting conditions and function at any time of day or night. His invention hasn't been positioned at any crosswalks yet,but Jung said his next step is to pilot SmartBlink with local governments in various communities. 24.What inspired Jay Jung to invent SmartBlink? 3 A.His interest in winning a science competition. B.His experience of being hit by a car in Seoul. C.His teacher's advice on solving a traffic problem. D.His grandparents'difficulty crossing the street. 25.How does SmartBlink differ from existing traffic light systems? A.It uses a fixed 34-second signal. B.It functions better during the daytime. C.It senses and controls automobile traffic. D.It adjusts signals for the slowest pedestrian. 26.Which of the following can best describe Jay Jung? A.Observant and caring. B.Confident and generous. C.Talkative and creative. D.Selfless and courageous. 27.What de we know about SmartBlink from the last paragraph? A.It has been fixed in various communities. B.It will be tested before wider application. C.It cannot be used in complex conditions. D.It has been approved by the government. C Have you ever wondered why certain songs or paintings feel deeply satisfying?Language expert Jay Keyser's research finds that repetition makes art speak to us. Artists like jazz musician Duke Bllington and painter Andy Warhol purposefully use repetition -not simply as copying,but as a clever "same,but different"skill.In Ellington's Satin Doll,for example,the rhythm repeats while the notes stay high or low,and the song's words mirror this pattem.Warhol's soup cans appear alike at first sight,yet each design changes a little.This skill called "same/except"by Jay Keyser in his book Play it again,Sam-makes art feel richer and more pleasant to our brains. Interestingly,discovering repetition brings much more.Consider a photograph of the US city of Albuquerque that is often discussed for its meaning.Look closer,and you may find that a dog sits in the center with a street sign shadow to its right copying its shape.Recognizing this hidden pattern, as Keyser suggests,repays us with unexpected pleasure and more.Training our eyes to notice such patterns-whether in poetry,paintings or songs-unlocks new meaning. Why does repetition create such a connection?According to Keyser,science offers an answer: the mere exposure effect(单纯臊光效应).Just as a baby grows fond of a mother's face through repeated sights,we naturally develop a liking for familiar patterns.Advertisers use this by repeating product names to build trust.Artists hamess it too-Warhol's repeated cans or a song's repeated catchy parts make us feel comforted and connected. Keyser shows great art works with the brain's makeup.When artists repeat certain parts with changes,the art is in line with how our minds seek order,expect patters,and gain joy from "finding"connections-though we are not aware of it.By studying how artists skillfully apply the "same/except"skill across mediums,and by connecting these choices with science,we gain the key to admiring creativity's universal magie.This makes everyday experiences with music,paintings, and words much richer. 28.What does the "same/except"skill focus on? A.Non-traditional artistic styles. B.Combining different art forms. C.Repetition with slight variations. D.Breaking all patterns completely. 29.What daes the example of the Albuquerque photo highlight? A.Fun designs attract more attention. B.Admiring street art lifts one's spirits. C.Repetition enriches art experiences. D.Famous art deserves lasting discussion. 30.What does the underlined word"haress"in paragraph 4 probably mean? A.Take advantage of. B.Turn down. C.Have control of. D.Make out. 31.What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? Science explains artistic techniques. B.Art sometimes matches our mindset. C Artists use repetition unconsciously. D.Creativity is the key to admiring art. D Reunions offer a chance to reflect on how much has changed.One happened in Hollywood when Here premiercd ()bringing together the actors,director and writer behind Forrest Gump 40 years later for a new film.The stars were "de-aged"using new AI tools,making them more youthful in some scenes and enabling the filmmakers to-see the transformation in real time while shooting. With the use of generative AI in film making come things worth watching.The first is how AI will be used to tell new types of stories,as storytelling becomes more personalized and-interactive. No one is quite sure how the nature of storytelling will change,but it is sure ta.David Thomson,a film historian,compares generative Al to the advent of sound.When movies were no-longer silent, it changed the way plot points were made and.how :deeply vlewers:could connect:with characters. Cristobal Valenzuela,who runs a company providing AI-enhanced software,says AI is like a "new kind of camera",offering a fresh"opportunity to reimagine what stories are like".Both are right. Another big development to watch is how AI will be used as a time-saving tool.Generative Al will automate and simplify complex tasks like film-editing and special effects.For a glimpse of the future,watch Everything.Everywhere All at Once,which won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2023.It featured a scene that used a"rotoscoping"tool to edit out the green-screen background and make a talking rock more believable.It shortened into hours what might have otherwise taken days of video-editing. What is also noticeable is more dramatic conflicts between creators and those running AI plarforms.This year is likely to bring floods of lawsuits (from authors,musicians and actors about how their works have been used to train AI systems without permission or payment.Perhaps they can agree on some sort of licensing arrangement,in which AI companies start paying copyright-holders. It will probably be a few years before a full-length film is produced entirely by AI,but it is just a matter of time. 32.What can we learn about the fiim Here? A.It relates a story about youth. B.The theme of the film is reunion. C.AI tools are employed in the film. D.It is adapted from Forrest Gump. 33.What does David think of AI's application in film making? A.Transformafive.B.Destructive. C.Representative. D.Irreplaceable. 34.Why does the author mention the film Everything Everywhere All at Once? A.To show the high efficiency of Al tools. To analyse a novel way of video-editing. B To demonstrate the influence of the film. D.To praise the hard work behind the scenes. 35.Which of the following is the best title for the text? A:AI Tools Endanger Human Creativity B.AI Technolegy Revolutionizes Film-making C.AI Tools Speed up Video Editing Work D.AI Technology De-ages Movie Actors 第二节（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。 The Hidden History of Salt Today a packet of salt is so cheap that it almost disappears from our attention.But salt has been more than just a seasoning.It was a central material for food preservation,govemment money,and even national security.36 Evidence from southeastern Europe suggests that organized salt production existed more than seven thousand years ago.In other words,salt was not a luxury added to civilizatien later;it was one of the basic materials that helped civilization develop.37 Ancient roads were often connected to the movement of salt.Rome's Via Salaria,the "salt road",ran for about 242 kilometers. A famous story even says that the English word"salary"comes from Roman soldiers being paid in salt,which shows how important salt was to the Roman economy. In ancient China,salt was a powerful tool for national administration.Under Emperor Wu of the Westem Han,salt,iron and other industries were brought under state control to finance wars against the Xiongnu and frontier expansion.38 The demand of salt is universal,its production is easily controlled through limited sources.and taxes can be hidden within its price for gradual payment. The late Tang period shows this especially clearly.After the An Lushan Rebellion,the state again relied on salt when other taxes failed.39 It controlled production areas,licenses and prices,while merchants handled distribution.By 779,salt taxes supplied more than half of Tang government revenue. Today,governments still regulate salt,but for different reasons.In the past,they intervened because salt was rare and valuable.40 Excessive salt intake is now linked to many health problems.Salt has moved from a money-raising tool to a public-health concemn,but it remains a key point where the government meets our daily lives. A.Now salt is too available and too heavily consumed. B.This importance also shaped transportation and trade. C.In most places,salt could even be worth more than gold. The history of salt shows how states entered the kitchen E.The government did not need to sell salt directly in every village. F.Humans and animals both need this mineral to keep their bodies working. G.Salt attracted the government due to its special "magic"for raising money. 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I grew up where factories kept releasing unknown substances.As a child,I never 41 the fact that few stars appeared in the night sky. One evening,my father looked up and 42 a single star shining through,adding softly, "There used to be more."It 43 me that I had never seen a truly starry sky.I tumned my gaze to the neighborhood and noticed fireflies flickering everywhere-"44"come to Earth.I had always taken them for granted,but my father's 45 tone made me see them differently. Soon,my friends and I each grabbed a jelly jar.We ran wildly,chasing fireflies,shouting joyfully at each 46.An hour later,we 47 and sat in a circle.The 48 of boys staring at the glowing insects,faces bathed in their light,was almost out of this world.My father watched 6 silently for a while.Finally,he gently 49,"Stars belong in the sky."We knew what to do. Picking up our jars,we counted,"One,two,three!"and 50 the lids all together.The fireflies flew upward,spreading out in a display of pure 51. In recent years,life has grown more challenging,relationships more 52 and academic load heavier.Yet childhood memories have remained,perhaps because childhood is the only time when others shouldered the responsibility for our happiness,like my father who 53 my joy.Now I wonder if,by releasing those fireflies,I 54 the sky with stars for him-reinforcing his childhood memory of skies clear enough to see the Milky Way.That's how beautiful the 55 used to be. 41.A.liked B.questioned C.accepted D.denied 42.A.missed B.spotted C.drew D.grasped 43.A.warned B.annoyed C.struck D.bothered 44.A.stars B.angels C.fairies D.supermen 45.&.sad B.cold C.encouraging D.measured 46:A.capture B.arrangement C.detection D.strike 47:A.rushed B.gathered C.slept D.argued 48.A.story B.lifestyle C.example D.scene 49众.comforted B.ordered C.whispered D.remarked 50.A.lifted B.broke C.pressed D.pushed 51.A.anger B.concern C.excitement D.anxiety 52.A.simple B.genuine C.complicated D.precious 53.A.paid respect to B.bore witness to C.gave way to D.did justice to 54.A.equipped B.decorated C.left D.filled 55.A.look B.childhood C.home D.view 第二节（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。 At the October 2026 Music China Exhibition in Shanghai,the ocarina ()captured the fascination of crowds of enthusiasts.Its reputation 56. _Iboost)enormousix by the timeless melody The Original Scenery of Hometown decades ago.Rooted in prehistoric civilization, the ocarina,57. (trace)its origin back to primitive clay Xun()is an age-old Chinese wind instrument.Barly prototypes ()crafted from clay,functioned in sacrificial 祭的)ceremonies,where it served58. _an important rituak(仪式的)accompaniment.. These unearthed relics showcase its 59. _(spirit)charm over centuries.Contemporary musicians gurive to fulfill 60.they think on as the enduring mission of this folk instrument. They have composed numerous excellent 61. (masterpiece)spanning folk pop and crossover genres((跨界类型).They hold the belief that although the ocarina has62., ancient origin,it blends perfectly with cutting-edge musical expressions.63. (Fegain) its once-fading public attention,performers have integrared digital media into prometion.Few prior records,64. are scattered across anclent manuscripts(),fully document its playing techniques.65. remarkable),however,many young visitors have begun to take ocarina lessons after visiting the exhibition. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节应用文写作（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英语报“Food and Culture”栏目正在征集有关中国传统美食的文章， 请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，推荐一道中国传统美食。 内容包括：1.美食介绍：2推荐理由。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My Favorite Traditional Chinese Food 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。 Sami was a single mother.Her daughter Anna has always been called "Number 23".Every time the school released exam results,Anna would always end up in 23rd position among 30 pupils. Always 23,no matter how hard she pushed Anna.Every mention of this nickname gnawed at( 折磨)Sami. One day,Sami,along with Anna,was invited to a lively gathering of several friends and their families.The atmosphere was delightful and as the lunch came to a finish,a man playfully asked the youngsters what they aspired(有志成为)to be when they grew up.I want to be a pianist!''“T want to be a famous actor!""I want to start a business and make tons of money!"One after another, the children voiced these bold,ambitious dreams,earning warm applause and compliments from the aduits. Anna,however,simply smiled and clapped along,remaining silent.She was quietly occupied with serving soup and distributing cookies to the guests.Then,the man who had posed the question turned his gaze toward Anna and added,"Hey,our Anna hasn't shared her dream yet.What do you want to be when you grow up?"Anna paused,and then,with a soft smile,replied,"Uncle,I want to be a primary school teacher.I love kids-telling them funny stories and teaching them how to make paper cuts.I just love dancing and singing and playing with them."The room fell instantly silent.Sami felt her heart sink. Later,boarding a rented bus for the retum trip,Sami stared out the window,a heavy cloud of disappointment settling over her.She had hoped Anna would dream bigger,not settle for such an ordinary life.As traffic thickened,the bus got fast stuck in a jam.Suddenly,two boys erupted into a full-blown quarrel over a single slice of dessert.No one could calm them down.To make matters worse,more kids on the bus began to get restless due to the jam. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150左右： (2)诸按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 At that critical moment Anna stepped in. Sumi excitedly called Anna a hero,but she shook her head gently.