云南省玉溪第一中学2025-2026学年高二上学期开学考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

绝密★启用前
玉溪一中 2025—2026 学年上学期高二开学考
英 语
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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。毎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。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是 C.
Which language does Mr. Miller speak best
Spanish. B. Chinese. C. Russian.
What will the weather be like tomorrow
Cold. B. Warm. C. Windy.
What are the speakers talking about
Gifts for Jason. B. A baseball game. C. The woman's retirement.
Where does the conversation probably take place
In the car. B. On the bus. C. On the subway.
What does the man mean
He will move soon. B. He cannot take the tree. C. He will accept the offer.
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；听完后，各小题给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 题。
What has helped strengthen the man's knees
Exercise. B. Medicine. C. A healthy diet.
What is likely to be the woman's main form of exercise currently
Running. B. Swimming. C. Weightlifting.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 题。
What does the woman want to do
Buy a house. B. Sell the used items. C. Get some furniture.
What advice does the man give to the woman
Buying new furniture.
Considering her preferences.
Going to the discount stores.
What does the man think of flat-pack furniture
Its price is reasonable.
It has unique appearance.
It might be hard to deal with.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 题。
What was Mrs. Evans doing when she heard a noise
She was doing the dishes.
She was cleaning the table.
She was tidying the living room.
What did Mrs. Evans see from the window
A car driving away.
A person cleaning the street.
A man looking for something.
Who is Mrs. Evans probably talking to
Her husband. B. Her neighbor. C. A police officer.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 题。
Which areas were worst hit by the recent earthquake
Inland cities. B. Coastal regions. C. Mountainous areas.
What does the man suggest the woman do to be prepared for earthquakes
Fix furniture. B. Buy a new case. C. Call emergency services.
What should people do when making escape plans according to the man
Find some escape routes in advance.
Have an agreed meeting time with family.
Decide on a nearby safe spot with friends.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 题。
Why does the speaker give the talk
To show a community activity.
To call on students to volunteer.
To introduce a community school.
Who does the “One on One” program offer services for
Primary students. B. University students. C. High school students.
What will Professor Smith do in the “One on One" program
Teach the students math.
Provide research opportunities.
offer professional suggestions.
How long does Professor Smith work weekly
A.3 hours. B.4 hours. C. 5 hours.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 27.5 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
Four Excellent Museums for Kids to Explore An injection of knowledge, Leeds
The Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds is giving a huge makeover recently. It features a Victorian street full of real smells and bugs, and presents shows of the impact of some terrible infectious diseases — cholera and smallpox before vaccinations. There are talks, displays, games as well as some information about health heroes over the years.
Adults: 12; children aged 5-15: 10; children under 5: free.
Follow that train, Walthamstow, London
A huge steam engine stands at the entrance to the small, indoor-outdoor Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum. Two 1967 Victoria Line carriages sit side by side with the cabs open to the would-be train drivers. Fireman Frank display s the fire engine featured in TV programs such as London’s Burning.
Free entrance.
Life through a lens, Edinburgh
The Camera Obscura and World of Illusions experience in Edinburgh presents a unique view of the city in the past. With over 100 interactive exhibits on five floors, it is completely
kid-friendly with no “don’t touch” signs. There’s a perspective room where younger children can dance with their own shadow, match their face with a monkey’s, serve their head on a plate and even lie on a shark.
Adults: 16; children aged 5-15: 12; children under 5: free.
Go back in time, Chichester, West Sussex
Anybody who wants to see, touch and even smell what life was like in ancient times should head to the Weald and Downland Living Museum — a museum with rural buildings ranging from early medieval England to the Victorian Age, and a multisensory, living presentation. There are also farm animals to visit, a wood and playground to burn off energy, and traditional games in one big house if it rains.
Family ticket: 42.
What is shown in the Thackray Museum of Medicine recently
Vaccinations used to treat COVID-19. B．Streets of the Victorian period. C．Information of inventors. D．Some epidemics years ago.
How much does it cost a couple with a child of five to experience the perspective room
76. B． 44. C． 32. D． 16.
What’s the common subject of the four museums
Protecting the rural areas. B．Raising awareness of safety. C．Learning about life in the past. D．Inspiring children to learn engineering.
B
Lakshmi spends hours every day digging up large yams (ft药) that grow under the soil. Some yams weigh 5 kg and are almost as tall as she is. Lakshmi says this work is very hard.
Lakshmi lives in Kerala, a state in southern India. She is part of an all-women group called Noorang. The women in Noorang belong to one of Kerala’s oldest tribes (部落). They are trying to save yams. These yams have grown on their land for many years.
But yams are no longer a main diet among tribal communities in Kerala due to their rapidly changing lifestyle. Young people have many other foods to eat, like rice and wheat. They do not think yams are special anymore.
Bad weather also hurts yam harvests. In the past, floods and landslides caused many yams to die. Recently, there was a sharp decline in lands dedicated to yam production in Kerala, with many of these being changed to the more rubber cultivation instead.
“The women grow yams to feed their families and to keep these rare yams from disappearing,” says Lakshmi. “We believe yams can cure some illnesses,” says Shantha, another member of Noorang. “Many mothers here think yams are good for the stomach.”
Since 2022, the Noorang group has brought back 180 kinds of wild yams. They have fifteen kinds of wild yams, three kinds of elephant yams, eight kinds of Colocasias, seven kinds of sweet potatoes, and one kind of Chinese potato. “Our goal is to save rare yams and grow more,” says Sarasu, a member of Noorang.
What is the Noorang’s main task
Getting more people to eat yams.
Selling yams for more profits. C．Protecting ancient types of yams. D．Growing yams instead of rubber.
Why are yams no longer a main diet for locals
People didn’t realize their nutrition.
Local people’s lifestyle has changed.
Yams have gone from the region.
Yams are now a fancy food.
What caused yam production to drop greatly recently
Flooding and deadly landslides.
ban on yam cultivation.
C．The introduction of new yams.
D．The shift to rubber cultivation.
What is the main idea of the last paragraph
The project’s great achievement.
The market prediction of yams.
The added nutrition to the variety.
The project ‘s great motivation.
C
In this age of rapid AI technological advancement, most people would know the name NVIDIA, a prominent (著名的) US technology company.
For a long time, NVIDIA has been dominating the graphics cards (显卡) industry with its
advanced computer chips. Earlier this year, it became the first chipmaker to have a market worth of 2 trillion dollars (about 14.5 trillion yuan), showing fast growth due to its focus on developing chips specifically designed for running AI models.
What is an AI chip
The uniqueness of AI chips comes from the GPU, or graphics processing unit, which is the core (核心的) component of a graphics card. It was developed by NVIDIA in the late 1990s.
Initially designed for video game development, it presents surprising computing power. Unlike a central processing unit (CPU), which can only process one piece of data at a time, a GPU can process many pieces of data at once, which is called “parallel processing (并行处理)”. This allows a GPU to handle complex tasks, such as rendering (渲染) high-resolution graphics and processing large amounts of data, much more efficiently than a CPU.
Therefore, gamers buy GPUs to get a better video game experience since GPUs can help create 3D characters and scenes that run smoothly and look realistic. People also saw the value of GPUs in solving complex calculations required for cryptocurrency (加密货币) mining. That’s why the price of GPUs doubled or even tripled between 2019 and 2021.
Nowadays, as GPUs prove to be key to AI model training, more advanced AI chips are being made for specialized AI panies such as OpenAI and Google use AI chips to speed up and enhance (增强) their AI, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms (算法). These chips are especially useful for improving the performance of large language models. With their excellent ability to handle numerous pieces of data at a time, the sky’s the limit for AI chips.
For everyday people, AI chips in our phones allow AI processing to happen on the device rather than in the cloud. This makes data processing faster, safer, and more energy-efficient.
What does the underlined word “dominating” in paragraph 2 most likely mean
Promoting. B．Controlling.
C．Learning about. D．Paying attention to.
What makes GPUs important for AI model training
Their availability at low prices.
Their capacity for storing large amounts of data.
Their ability to process multiple pieces of data at once.
Their performance in cryptocurrency mining.
What is the main focus of paragraph 5
The high demand for CPUs.
Possible applications of GPUs.
Why GPUs are popular.
How GPUs perform complex calculations.
How do AI chips contribute to the development of AI technologies
They boost CPU performance.
They improve the gaming experience.
They increase the value of cryptocurrencies.
They enhance deep learning algorithms.
D
Birdcages are the treasure of Kala village
Birds have been closely related to big harvests in the culture of the Miao ethnic group. The Miao people have loved birds for generations. That’s why people see delicate (精致的) birdcages hanging in front of many households in the Miao villages.
“The Miao people love birds so much that they even bring their birds with them while working hard in the fields,” said Wang Qiu, a 35-year-old inheritor (传承者) of the Kala birdcage-making craft. “Even if they slip (滑倒), the birdcages they carry carefully remain fine.”
Located in the northeast of Danzhai county, Guizhou province, Kala village is famous for its time-honored cage-weaving craft, which dates back over 400 years. In 2009, it was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) of Guizhou.
“Kala birdcages are famous for their remarkable firmness,” explained Wang. “Each cage is
carefully crafted from the sturdy moso bamboo (结实的楠竹) and the flexible water bamboo (柔韧的水竹). The former provides hardness, while the latter contributes resilience (韧性), resulting in a cage that is durable.”
After marrying her husband in Kala village, Wang was attracted by the excellent
cage-weaving craft there. Wang Yuhe, her father-in-law and a Kala birdcage-making inheritor, taught her everything he knew about the craft. As a member of the younger generation, Wang Qiu injects vigor (活力) into the centuries-old craft.
“With the growing awareness of wildlife protection, the population of people who hunt and
raise birds has been decreasing, so has been the need for birdcages,” said Wang. “So, I decided to combine closely art with everyday life, meeting the needs of a broader range of consumers.” Wang designs and makes everyday items, from bookshelves and lampshades (灯罩) to graceful earrings in the shape of Kala birdcages.
In her efforts to show Kala birdcages to a wider audience, Wang has been sharing videos of her skills on social media. “I hope that my videos can attract more people and get them to learn about the fascinating skills of Kala village as well as the splendid culture of the Miao people.” 32．According to the article, why do Miao people hang birdcages in front of their households
To attract birds. B．To celebrate big harvests.
C．To show love for birds. D．To show off their craftsmanship.
What are Kala birdcages known for
Their attractive appearances. B．Their long-lasting quality.
C．Their collectible value. D．Their complex craftwork.
What does the second to last paragraph mainly talk about
A．Difficulties in selling Kala birdcages.
The increasing public interest in Kala birdcages.
Wang’s creativity in connecting her craft to daily life.
The excellent craftsmanship shown in Wang’s works.
How does Wang promote the craft of Kala birdcages
By teaching students in schools.
By simplifying cage-weaving skills.
By selling Kala birdcages online.
By sharing videos on social media.
第二节（共 12.5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 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。
As I stepped off the plane in Yunnan, I was about to begin an unforgettable experience: the Water-Splashing Festival.
On the morning of the festival, people were busy getting prepared. Their faces lit with expectation. I, a foreigner, really stood out in the street. A passing vendor (小贩) noticed my out-of-place expression and flashed me a wide smile. 36．
Walking through the lively streets of Xishuangbanna with excitement, I saw a group of local children approaching me, their eyes shining with kindness. They handed me a traditional Dai hat and in that simple gesture, I felt a connection to this land and its people. 37． Such a moment highlights how the Water-Splashing Festival is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of warmth and openness.
Soon, the min event, the water splashing, began. People of all ages, armed with water guns and buckets, filled the streets. 38． The thought of getting completely wet in front of so many strangers made me nervous. But then, a group of local boys targeted me with their water guns. Before I knew it, I got wet through, and a burst of laughter escaped my lips. In that moment, all my hesitations faded away. 39． But for me, it was also a way to wash away the distance between myself and the people around me. As the sun began to set, the festival finally ended. But the memories created, the friendship formed, the cultural understanding gained would last a lifetime.
40． It caught me that by being brave enough to explore new cultures, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities. We enrich our lives in ways we could never have imagined, filling them laughter, warmth, and the magic of cultural connection.
At first, I was a bit hesitant.
That warmth and friendliness immediately put me at ease.
The water-splashing had a long history for the Dai people.
It made me understand that a kind act can break down cultural barriers.
This led to my new understanding of communicating with different people.
My time at Yunnan’s Water-Splashing Festival was a journey of discovery.
In Dai culture, splashing water means getting rid of bad luck and welcoming the new.
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。
Before school ended, Ms Thompson made an announcement to the class. “This Sunday, we will meet the dogs at the animal shelter. If you’d like to 41 , here is a flyer (传单),” she said.
Tommy had always wanted a dog, so he hurried to 42 a flyer. Then Ms Thompson 43 , “We will be reading to the dogs.” Tommy 44 , for reading was hard for him. Still, he was really into dogs, so he 45 to have a try.
At the shelter, the shelter worker handed Tommy a gray dog—Teddy. Tommy carried Teddy to a chair and 46 down. With Teddy settling onto his lap, Tommy started 47 . Tommy patted Teddy’s back, 48 to find Teddy was listening.
On returning home, Tommy told Dad, “Teddy is the best dog ever.” Dad 49 , “I am glad you two are buddies.” All week, Tommy waited for Sunday. On the day, Tommy read while Teddy sat on his lap and they 50 each other’s company.
Gradually, Tommy 51 that reading seemed easier with Teddy around. Another Sunday came, Tommy 52 to the shelter, but Teddy was nowhere to be found.
53 , he headed for home. The moment he entered the house, there was Teddy, wagging its tail. Not believing his eyes, he asked his father what happened. “I know how much you enjoyed spending time with Teddy, so we decided to 54 him,” Dad explained.
Unable to 55 himself, Tommy jumped to his feet, his excited screams echoing (回响) in the house.
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。
As a westerner, I knew a lot 56． Hamlet, but I had never thought of 57． (enjoy) the Peking Opera version of Hamlet — The Revenge of Prince Zidan until the Peking Opera came to town.
The opera started with a piece of music 58． brought a new feeling to me, and later someone told me that the instrument that made the music 59． (call) jinghu. Despite the difficulty of the language, I could still enjoy the story. That’s because the music, the movements and the mime helped the audience get the 60． (mean) of the story. The performers’ voices were unique, which made a deep impression on 61．(I). The stage was simple: For example, 62．whip could represent a horse, and a screen with Chinese characters could represent a study. The movements of the performers were also fascinating. The show ended and everyone 63． (clap) wildly.
The performance was 64． (excite), and all the audience were attracted by it. To tell you the truth, I was on the edge of my seat! So, if you want to enjoy a Chinese show that 65． (perfect) matches the theme of Hamlet, come to see The Revenge of Prince Zidan.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
你将参加主题为“Reading Time VS Screen Time Before Bed”的英语演讲比赛。请撰写一份演讲稿。
内容可参考：
睡前阅读的益处: 放松身心，缓解压力，提升课堂专注度等；
睡前玩手机的害处：降低睡眠质量，损害视力，影响身心健康，降低智力等。注意：
写作词数应为 80 个左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第二节（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。
Tom and John were classmates and deskmates. Tom was a diligent student who always took his studies seriously, while John was the opposite. John rarely studied and often relied on others to help him out. He would constantly ask Tom for answers during exams or copy his homework, and Tom had always found excuses to avoid helping him cheat.
One day, as the final exam was approaching, John nervously turned to Tom and said, “Hey, Tom, you know I’m not good at studying. Could you help me cheat during the exam I promise I’ll make it up to you.”
Tom was taken aback. He had always believed in the importance of honesty and hard work. He knew that cheating was wrong, but he also didn’t want to hurt John’s feelings. After a moment of hesitation, Tom replied, “John, I understand that the final exam can be stressful, but cheating is not the right way to deal with it. We should be honest and work hard to earn our grades.”
John looked disappointed but didn’t say anything. The day of the exam arrived, and as expected, John struggled. He looked at Tom’s desk several times, hoping for a glimpse (瞥见) of the answers, but Tom was focused on his own paper, determined to do his best. Tom could sense John’s frustration, but he knew he had to stay true to his principles.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 个左右；
请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
玉溪一中 2025—2026 学年上学期高二开学考
英语试题评分参考
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1—5 BCАBС 6—10 ВССАB 11—15 CBABA 16—20 САBAA
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 27.5 分） A：DBC
这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个适合小朋友探索的博物馆。
B：CBDA
本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述了印度喀拉拉邦一个名为 Noorang 的全女性部落团体努力拯救当地ft药的故事，包括ft药面临的困境以及该团体所做的努力和取得的成果。 C：BCCD
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英伟达主导显卡行业，其研发的 GPU 具备并行处理能力，在游戏、加密货币及 A1 等领域应用广泛，前景广阔。
D：CBCD
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了卡拉鸟笼作为苗族文化和贵州非物质文化遗产的特色，以及传承人王秋如何将其与现代生活结合并推广。
第二节（共 12.5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 36—40BDAGF
本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者在云南参加泼水节的难忘经历，通过这次经历作者感受到了傣族文化的温暖与开放，也对跨文化交流有了新的认识。
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）
41—45 BCDAB 46—50CADDB 51—55CBADB
本文是一籍记叙文。文章讲述了 Tommy 在动物收容所遇到一只名叫 Teddy 的狗，通过给 Teddy 读书， Tommy 不仅提高了阅读能力，还与 Teddy 建立了深厚的友谊。最终，Tommy的父亲决定收养 Teddy，让 Tommy 和 Teddy 能够一直在一起。
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56.about/of 57.enjoying 58.that/which 59.was called 60.meaning
61.me 62.a 63.clapped 64.exciting 65.perfectly
本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是作者看《哈姆雷特》的京剧改编版的体验。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
Reading Time VS Screen Time Before Bed Good evening, honorable judges and fellow students!
Today, I want to discuss a crucial choice we face every night: reading books versus scrolling on phones before bed.Scientific studies prove that reading not only reduces stress significantly but also improves next-day concentration to a great extent, which helps us relax, enhances memory, and
prepares our minds for learning. In contrast, smartphones emit harmful blue light, delaying skip by an average of 40 minutes. Excessive screen time damages eyesight, weakens mental health, and even lowers cognitive abilities.
Let's make a wiser decision tonight: Replace 30 minutes of screen time with reading. Small changes bring great rewards-better sleep, sharper minds, and brighter futures!
Thank you!
第二节（满分 25 分）
As the exam progressed, John became more and more anxious. He kept tapping his pencil nervously and glancing around the room, hoping to catch a glimpse of someone else' s answers. At one point, he even tried to signal Tom again, but Tom just shook his head slightly. John' s frustration grew,and he felt a knot in his stomach. He realized that he had put himself in this position by not studying, and he couldn' t blame anyone else for it. When the exam finally ended, John sighed heavily and sat in his chair. He knew he had failed, but he also knew that cheating wouldn' t make him any smarter.
From that day on, John began to take his studies more seriously. He approached Tom after school and asked for help, promising to put in the effort. Tom agreed, and they started studying together every evening. John slowly improved as he began to understand the material better. He even attended extra tutoring sessions and spent more time reviewing his notes. By the time the next exam came around, John was much more confident. He managed to pass with a good grade, and he felt a sense of pride and accomplishment. He realized that hard work and honesty were far more rewarding than cheating. Tom was proud of John' s progress, and their friendship grew stronger as they continued to support each other.
本文以考试与成长为线索展开，讲述了 Tom 拒绝帮 John 考试作弊后，John 经历考试失利的焦虑、反思，最终转变态度，与 Tom 一起努力学习，收获进步，两人友谊也更深厚的故事，展现诚信与努力对成长的意义。
由第一段首句内容“随着考试推进，John 变得越来越焦虑。”可知，第一段可写 John 考试时因没复习而焦虑想作弊，却因 Tom 拒绝而失败,
由第二段首句内容“从那天起，John 开始更认真对待学习。”可知，第二段可写 John 主动找 Tom 求助，两人一起学习，John 进步并收获好成绩。