重庆市暨华中学校2024年秋季半期考试
高2026届英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分)
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does the woman think of her vacation
A．Exciting. B．Tiring. C．Disappointing.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．What to buy. B．Where to eat. C．When to set off.
3．How many students are there in the dorm now
A．2. B．3. C．4.
4．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Doctor and patient. B．Boss and employee. C．Teacher and student.
5．Why will Anna leave her job
A．To look after her kids.
B．To treat her illness.
C．To run a store.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What does the man want to buy at first
A．A sofa. B．A table. C．A lamp.
7．What are the speakers likely to do
A．Shop for a sofa. B．Remove the lamp. C．Read some books.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What did David do last night
A．He went to a concert. B．He practiced the violin. C．He watched a soccer game.
9．Who works in the hospital
A．Tina. B．Mary’s father. C．Mary’s mother.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What do Jack’s parents want him to be
A．A historian. B．A scientist. C．A doctor.
11．In which subject did Jack get an A
A．French. B．History C．Science.
12．What does the woman advise Jack to do
A．Study medicine. B．Talk to his parents. C．Take the exam again.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is needed for the apartment
A．A sofa. B．A fridge C．A TV set.
14．What is the disadvantage of the apartment
A．It’s a little small. B．It’s quite expensive. C．It has no furniture.
15．What does the woman ask about the apartment at last
A．Its location. B．Its price. C．Its size.
16．What are the speakers probably going to do next
A．Continue searching.
B．Talk with their neighbors.
C．Decide on the apartment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Why will the speaker go to Melbourne
A．To visit her sister. B．To study at a university. C．To give birth to her first child.
18．What does the speaker plan to do in Sydney
A．See kangaroos. B．Watch a music show. C．Visit Royal Botanic Gardens.
19．Where will the speaker return on the 10th
A．Melbourne. B．Queensland: C．Sydney.
20．When will the speaker arrive in London
A．On the 11th. B．On the 12th. C．On the 13th.
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
Island of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida
People say that it is the home of the “Harry Potter Theme Park”. The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Amazing Adventures of SpiderMan, Popeye & amp; Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.
It is open from Monday to Saturday. $15.95 for children, 3 to 13 years old; $29.95 for ages 14 and over.
Pi-o Indoor Theme Park in Longueuil
The Pi-o Indoor Theme Park features (以……为特色) 16 rides, a small sea train, a kid-sized bowling alley (保龄球场), a mirror maze (迷宫), theme rooms which include the Christmas room on the sea, and a private reception room.
“I wanted to create a safe environment for kids aged 1 to 10,” explains the owner Jocelyne Pinard. She notes how many competing amusement parks have sections that can be unsafe for young kids such as the “ball rooms” full of loose plastic balls. So this is how it is different from other amusement parks.
Open seven days a week. The admission fees are $16.99 for individuals (个人) and $64 for families.
Legoland Windsor Theme Park in London
Legoland Windsor is the best choice for young families. The park is designed for children from 3 to 12. There are over 50 rides as well as live shows, workshops, and other attractions aimed at younger children, and especially those who are already fond of building block (积木) toys.
The park is open every single day Adults: $35. Ages 3—15 and 60+: $26．Buy online and save $3 per person.
Wonderla Theme Park in India
Wonderla is a world-class amusement park. It’s modern, clean and green, and has all kinds of attractions. There are over 50 rides, 12 of which are water-based and 9 especially for small children. If you love getting wet, don’t miss the Rain Disco — an indoor dance floor with a rain system that provides showers of warm water to the music.
Monday to Friday 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday, holiday and festival seasons 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Single adult/ child — $13.50; Family ticket(for any four people) $50.00; Children 3 and under — Free.
1. If Jim is free this Sunday he can choose to visit the following parks EXCEPT ________.
A. Island of Adventure B. Pi-o C. Legoland Windsor D. Wonderla
2. If a couple want to visit Logoland Windsor Theme-Park with their 5-year-old son, how much do they need to pay when booking online
A. $70. B. $87. C. $93. D. $96.
3. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A science magazine. B. A textbook. C. A travel guide. D. A research.
B
The sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new Ph.D. program. The move was good for me professionally, but I worried about my husband and daughters. I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved.
Anne, our first daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college. It was challenging to balance classes, work schedules, and being a mom. But I got it through, finding moments of delight along the way. On the nights when I was at home, I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter. She’d respond by asking questions, such as “Mom, what are bacteria ” It helped us both learn.
After I graduated, I knew that I would need a Ph.D. to land the kind of job I wanted. I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new grad student anxiety. I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was selfish—my decision to invigorate my career was going to have long term negative impacts on my kids.
Over the past year, though, I’ve started to let go of some of the worry. I’ve realized that not only have we adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband has landed a job that he is happy with. Anne has dreamed of becoming a marine biologist. Recently, while driving past the cancer institute I work at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”
Navigating academia as a young mother is hard but it’s also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the world through the lens of science, and watching their mom succeed inspires them. I look forward to seeing them follow in my footsteps, whatever path they choose.
4. How did the writer feel about the move for her Ph.D. program
A. It was fruitful but exhausting. B. It was the last thing she would do.
C. It was hopeful but challenging. D. It was promising for the whole family.
5. Which can best replace the underlined word “invigorate” in Paragraph 3
A. Promote. B. Change. C. Create. D. Choose.
6. What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph 4
A. People are afraid of having cancer. B. Cancer is the No.1 enemy of health.
C. Her mother takes her job seriously. D. Anne is proud of her mother.
7. What could be the best title of the text
A. Onwards and Upwards B. Double Gains of Mom’s Pursuit
C. Like Mother, Like Daughter D. The Generation Gap Narrowed by Love
C
The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies, writing by band has become something of nostalgic (怀旧的) skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful— both in school and in life.
Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.
Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks — both on a computer and by hand. The study found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.
In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active, which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.
Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe (转换) “those words in the mind into written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind’s eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, but also to spot spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.
“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.”
8. What can we learn from Berninger’s first study
A. It focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer.
B. It indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper.
C. It found that good essays are made up of long sentences.
D. It discussed the importance of writing speed.
9. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling
A. Spelling improves one’s memory of words.
B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability.
C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas.
D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.
10. What is the significance of having a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, as mentioned by Virginia Berninger
A. It allows students to rely solely on spell checks.
B. It is unnecessary in the age of computer technology.
C. It is a requirement for all students to pass their fifth-grade exams.
D. It enables students to choose the correct spelling from computer suggestions.
11. What conclusion could be drawn from the passage
A. Handwriting still has a place in today’s classrooms.
B. Spell checks can take the place of spelling teaching.
C. Computers can help people with their choice of words.
D. Functional spelling ability develops fast in the fifth grade.
D
Scream if you want to charge your phone.
Thanks to the wonders of science, riders on Thorpe Park’s new attraction, a roller coaster called The Walking Dead, can now power their smart phones by screaming loudly. That’s because there are devices on it that “harvest kinetic energy (动能)”. The park conducted research which shows that people’s biggest fear is their phones running out of battery, so the device should prove popular.
All of the Walking Dead’s carriages have been fitted with the harvesting devices, which not only harvest the energy of screams, but that from g-force and vibrations (振动) of the ride, too. It is stored in a power management unit. The unit is then removed from the carriages by staff and deposited into an on-site mobile charging point where ride goers will charge their devices. The 188mmx 188mm x 67mm energy harvester is jet black, blending into its dark and mysterious surroundings on the roller coaster themed around the global TV shows.
Thorpe Park said: “If thrill-seekers are brave enough to open their eyes, they will see a set of LED lights in blood red powering up as guests’ screams become louder... throughout the 90-second experience.”
Designed and installed by researchers at Queen Mary University London and the engineering team at Thorpe Park Resort, the technology took three months to be carried out, from design to installation. It will be available at the theme park for an initial trial period.
Thorpe Park Resort’s John Burton, who came up with the ride concept, said, “The Walking Dead’s ride is 15 out of 10 on the scare factor scale, so it makes sense to be able to combine and use the power of our visitors’ screams and the ride’s vibrations to help solve a problem each and every one of us faces — losing the charge on our mobiles when we’re on a day out.”
Dr Joe Briscoe, School of Engineering and Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London, said, “This is an exciting concept that will undoubtedly be used more frequently in the future. The system uses a mini energy harvester to capture the kinetic energy, transferring it to a separate electrical circuit and storage unit, which is enough to charge a mobile phone.”
12. Where could ride goers easily get their phones charged
A. At the carriage. B. At the charging point.
C. At the LED light. D. At the energy harvester.
13. Why does John Burton consider the concept workable
A. Because a mini energy harvester is applied.
B. Because The Walking Dead is most frightening.
C. Because the park has quite a number of scary rides.
D. Because almost everyone is faced with power failure.
14. What’s Dr Joe Briscoe’s attitude toward the technology
A. Favorable. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Disapproving.
15. What’s the main idea of the text
A. A new battery for powering your phone is invented.
B. The traditional way of charging your phone is on the way out.
C. Visitors’ scream in Thorpe Park can be used to charge the phone.
D. The most effective way of charging your phone has been found in Thorpe Park.
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，
Body language refers to the nonverbal (非语言的) signals that people use to communicate.____16____ They can impact how people judge you in the workplace. Becoming aware of the body language you use when communicating can help you ensure your message is being delivered effectively. Here are some steps you can take to improve your body language.
Relax your shoulders
One step you can take to improve your body language is to relax your shoulders, allowing them to drop to a comfortable height. Shoulders that are too high can make you look nervous. ____17____ Be aware of where they are currently sitting and allow them to drop to a natural position.
Smile
Smile when you’re first introduced to someone and throughout the conversation, when appropriate. Be aware of your facial expressions throughout the course of the conversation, as an expressionless face can often appear as an angry expression. ____18____
Make eye contact
It’s important to make eye contact with the person you’ re speaking to. ____19____ A simple strategy to ensure you’ re maintaining the right amount of eye contact is to look into the person’s eyes long enough to take note of their eye color before looking away. This strategy ensures you make proper eye contact for a length of time that’s natural and comfortable to both parties.
Nod periodically
Nodding is a good way to show the person you’ re speaking with that you’ re listening and engaged in what they’re saying. ____20____ Also, it makes them know that you agree with or are interested in the message they’re sharing, which can help to increase their confidence.
A. A sincere smile can brighten up the darkest day.
B. However, it’s important to avoid making too much.
C. Body language can be confusing in different cultures.
D. It’s a good way to encourage them to continue what they’re saying.
E. They include things like gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact.
F. Similarly, ones that are too low can give the impression that you’re sad.
G. Turning up the comers of your mouth slightly can give you a calm and pleasant look.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Life is to be lived. No excuses. No holding back.
A story about the violinist Fritz Kreisler tells how he once ___21___ a beautiful instrument he wanted to get. When he ___22___ raised the money for the violin, he returned to buy it and learned that it had already been sold to a(n) ___23___.
He went to the new owner’s home in order to try to ___24___ him to sell the violin. However, the collector said it was one of his valuable possessions and he could not let it go. Kreisler felt ___25___ and turned to leave, but then asked a favour, “May I play the instrument once more ___26___ it is put away ”
___27___ was given and the great musician began to play. The violin sang out a quality of music which was so beautiful that the collector himself could only listen in ___28___. “I have no right to keep that to myself,” he said after the musician finished. “The violin is yours, Mr. Kreisler. Take it into the world, and let people ___29___ it. ”
For you and I are excellent violins—our ____30____ is meant to be heard.
I want to live my ____31____ that way—to take it into the world and live it fully. I’d rather be ____32____ than die not having done whatever I could.
I’m not talking about ____33____ ourselves by doing too much. Happiness is never found in excessive business. But it is found in applying our lives to helping others. Say yes when asked for a hand. ____34____ to work for a charity organization. Spend an hour with a lonely relative.
In the end, I know that my happiness is not about what I can or cannot do. It is about how much I ____35____ to others. My life is meant to be lived.
21. A. found out B. gave up C. took over D. came across
22. A. possibly B. recently C. finally D. seriously
23. A. collector B. musician C. performer D. inventor
24. A. expect B. persuade C. help D. force
25. A. angry B. disappointed C. helpless D. brave
26 A. so that B. unless C. as if D. before
27. A. Permission B. Judgment C. Award D. Money
28. A. pain B. amazement C. secret D. sorrow
29. A. discuss B. use C. know D. hear
30. A. story B. music C. message D. voice
31. A. word B. instrument C. life D. work
32. A. dressed up B. used up C. beaten up D. woken up
33. A. protecting B. controlling C. amusing D. exhausting
34. A. Volunteer B. Struggle C. Continue D. Wait
35. A. talk B. turn C. give D. adapt
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。
Early Wednesday morning, the Republican candidate (候选人), Donald Trump, declared victory in the 2024 US presidential election.
So far, Trump ___36___ (obtain) more than half of the Electoral College votes (投票) needed to win. Fox News projected that he would get 277 Electoral College votes, ___37___ is above the threshold of at least 270 votes required ___38___ (secure) the presidency.
Vice President Kamala Harris, ___39___ Democratic candidate, has canceled her speech originally ___40___ (plan) for that night in Washington. This election has once again drawn the attention of the world, and its result will have a significant effect ___41___ the future direction of the United States.
There are various factors ___42___ (contribute) to the complexity of this situation. The differences in polling methods among different media organizations have led to diverse interpretations. ___43___ (support) of both candidates are waiting for the final and official results to be announced. The international community is also ___44___ (close) observing this event as it will influence not only domestic policies within the US but also ____45____ (it) foreign relations and global status.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校今年开设了蔬菜栽培、传统工艺(handcraft)等实践课程。请你给外国好友John写一封信件，内容包括：
1．你的参与情况；2．你的体会。
注意：写作词数应为100词左右
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第二节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
During my six years at the Boyd E. Smith Primary School, I was lucky to have so many great teachers who served as thoughtful role models. They were admirable characters who had far-reaching effects on me in more ways than I could have known. Among them who influenced me the most was my fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Green.
The truth is that Mrs. Green was unlike anyone I had ever known. She had so much energy and passion for the world and for her students that she spent thirty years of her life at Boyd E. Smith. Mrs. Green taught maths. She devoted herself to her work. I would never have imagined that I would have left her class with so much.
Mrs. Green is everything that I want to be. The first time I met her, I knew she was someone special. Being young fourth-graders, we were taught to show respect to teachers as we learned to say “Thank you, madam” and “Yes, madam” on a daily basis. We did not complain about it. We knew she did it to make us better young adults that would carry on through life with respect for our elders.
Mrs. Green was an amazing teacher for many reasons, as she was intelligent and passionate about what she taught. She did not scold (责骂) us, but she taught us to recognize the difference between right and wrong and to be responsible no matter what we did. Looking back upon those days when I was in her class, I realized that she was teaching us qualities that were important to our characters. The most valuable lesson I learned from her was to live with honesty. I had no idea what this word meant until the incident (事情) in a math exam.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was caught in the act of cheating in the exam.
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Now I am also a primary school teacher like Mrs. Green.
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重庆市暨华中学校2024年秋季半期考试
高2026届英语试卷
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)
【答案】1. A2. B3. C
【答案】4. C5. A6. D7. B
【答案】8. A9. B10. D11. A
【答案】12. B13. C14. A15. C
第二节 (共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
【答案】16. E17. F18. G19. B20. D
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)
【答案】21. D22. C23. A24. B25. B26. D27. A28. B29. D30. B31. C32. B33. D34. A35. C
第二节 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【答案】36. has obtained
37. which38. to secure
39. the40. planned
41. on##upon
42. contributing
43. Supporters
44. closely
45. its
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46.
【答案】Dear John,
How are you doing recently I can’t wait to inform you of the relevant details that will definitely attract you a lot.
To foster students’ correct outlook on labor, two courses, planting vegetables and traditional handcrafts are available to students in each grade this year in our school. Full of curiosity, I take these courses. Making handicrafts is one of my favourite, where I gained a fundamental glimpse of essential life skills such as sewing a button and knitting a scarf.
It was surely a rewarding experience, enriching my after-school life and helping me form the good habit of laboring. Most of the students are fascinated by the courses because they offer an alternative to our busy school life. Not only can we get relaxed but also we can gain a higher moral value on life.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47.
【答案】One possible version:
I was caught in the act of cheating in the exam. Mrs. Green saw what had happened to me, but kept silent. She didn’t shout at me. Instead, she invited me to her office when the exam finished. She talked to me, “I hope you can get a better mark, but honesty is more important than marks.” I was ashamed of what I had done. From then on, I made up my mind to study hard. Nothing could change it. Soon, I got an A in my class.
Now I am also a primary school teacher like Mrs. Green. I still remember what she said to me has changed my life. As the saying goes, “Honesty is the lifeblood of life, is the foundation of all value.” As a teacher, Mrs. Green is such a good example that I will learn from her and let my students realize the importance of honesty and try their best to get a better grade. Only in this way can they become worthwhile members of the community.
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