2025-2026学年广西壮族来宾市兴宾区来宾高级中学高二上学期11月期中英语试题
时间：120分钟 分值150分
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。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 will Chris do next
A．Drink some coffee. B．Watch the World Cup. C．Go to sleep.
2．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Strangers. B．Classmates. C．Relatives.
3．What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion
A．Favorable. B．Tolerant. C．Negative.
4．What can we learn about Tom
A．He’s smart for his age. B．He’s unwilling to study. C．He’s difficult to get along with.
5．What did Kevin do yesterday
A．He went swimming. B．He cleaned up his house. C．He talked with his grandparents.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
6．Who is arranging the meeting
A．Peter. B．David. C．Janet.
7．When does the man prefer to have the meeting
A．This Wednesday. B．This Friday. C．Next Monday.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What are the speakers talking about
A．Travel experiences. B．Vacation plans. C．Favorite seasons.
9．What does the man want to do
A．Go to the beach. B．Find a summer job. C．Move to Washington.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What does the news say about big online spenders in the US
A．The number of them grows slowly.
B．There are more men than women.
C．They make up half of all shoppers.
11．How much did Americans spend shopping online last year
A．$453 billion. B．$990 billion. C．$1,500 billion.
12．What did George buy online last Sunday
A．An adventure novel. B．A software package. C．A note by Mark Twain.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What has Richard been doing
A．Visiting a museum. B．Watching TV. C．Studying.
14．Why does Susan call Richard
A．To ask for help. B．To give thanks. C．To make an appointment.
15．What does Susan want to do
A．See an exhibition. B．Buy a new cell phone. C．Take pictures of the snow.
16．What will the speakers probably do
A．Go to a park. B．Play football. C．Attend a party.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Where did the speaker learn about college
A．From the movies. B．From her family. C．From the books.
18．What helped change the speaker’s attitude towards study
A．Her professor’s advice. B．Her graduate program. C．Her trip to Africa.
19．How does the speaker feel when she talks about her past experiences
A．Regretful. B．Relieved. C．Grateful.
20．Who is the speaker probably talking to
A．Conservation workers. B．High school students. C．College teachers.
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
Trip 1 One Week in The Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many types of animals living in this area.
Time: May 8-May 14; Tel: 64639818; Adult:$110.00; Child:$55.00
Trip 2 Three Days in The Country
There are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sight in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird-lovers.
Time: May 20-May 22; Tel:63986432; Adult:$50.00; Child:$25.00
Trip 3 Flashlight Adventure
Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight, and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants you will see on this trip can only be seen at night.
Time: May 16-May 18; Tel: 63875629; Adult:$30.00; Not for children
Trip 4 Five Days By The Sea
Wear you sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming.
Time: May 23-May 27; Tel:67538293; Adult:$80.00; Child:$40.00
1. How much does a couple with two children have to pay in Hunter Valley
A. $75. B. $100.
C. $125. D. $150.
2. What activity will a sports lover probably take part in before May 15
A. Hiking in the mountains. B. Fishing in the country.
C. Watching plants at night. D. Swimming in the sea.
3. Where can you probably find this text
A. In a movie poster. B. On a travel website.
C. In an art magazine. D. In a hotel brochure.
B
With a thirst for a new challenge, I decided to begin my language journey and my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier. Since starting to learn, I have made good progress. The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is a test of Chinese language for non-native speakers. In July 2020, I passed my HSK3 exam with a score of 100. I am now almost ready to start HSK5.
Learning to speak Chinese isn’t as insurmountable as I once thought. When I speak to native speakers in Chinese, they almost always understand me. I also find it not too difficult to remember characters and I am now even able to write over 400 characters. I find studying the language relaxing and worthwhile, particularly writing the characters. The thing I find most challenging is listening since native speakers talk at such a speed. I can’t always understand what has been said, but my weekly online language exchanges help with this greatly.
Despite my progress, it has still been the challenge I desire and has taken a lot of hard work. Furthermore, there is a long way to go before I reach my goal of fluency. The key to progress is to be patient and persistent (坚持不懈的). The satisfaction that comes from simple things like ordering food in Chinese, buying things on the Internet or communicating with a taxi driver makes all the hard work worth it.
My biggest harvest from learning Chinese is that it’s not only doable but can also be enjoyable. Learning Chinese not only helps me in day-to-day life, but deepens my cultural understanding of such a colourful and beautiful country. Considering where I am now, compared to two years ago, as long as I keep studying hard, I can image a time when I’ll be able to read famous Chinese novels not in English but in the original text. So, to all my non-Chinese friends, I always say “Don’t give up. Embrace (拥抱) the challenge.”
4. What is the writer’s only regret about his language journey
A. He didn’t pass the HSK3 exam earlier. B. He didn’t start learning Chinese earlier.
C. He can’t write over 400 Chinese characters yet. D. He hasn’t been ready for the HSK5 exam.
5. What does the underlined word “insurmountable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A Interesting. B. Unbeatable. C. Boring. D. Easy.
6. What can we infer from the passage
A. The writer will give up learning Chinese soon.
B. The writer can already read Chinese novels in the original text.
C. Learning Chinese has helped the writer know more about Chinese culture.
D. The writer thinks listening is the easiest part of learning Chinese.
7. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The HSK exam is important for non-native Chinese learners.
B. The writer shares his experience and feelings of learning Chinese.
C. Listening is the most difficult part of learning Chinese.
D. Chinese culture is colourful and beautiful.
C
Women usually live longer than men, but they also get sick more often. New research from the University of Georgia shows that eating a good diet with lots of colorful fruits and vegetables can help women stay healthier. These foods have something called carotenoids (类胡萝卜素), which are good for our eyes and brains.
The study looked at many past studies and found that women get more health problems than men. These problems include diseases where the body fights itself and memory loss. Women are more likely to get these diseases because of their biology. “Women have more body fat than men, which is good for having babies, but it also means they need to eat more healthy things to stay well,” said Hammond, a researcher.
Why are women more vulnerable (脆弱的) to health problems One reason is how they store vitamins (维生素) and minerals. Women’s bodies keep more fat, and fat can hold these important nutrients (营养物). This is helpful when they are having babies, but it also means there might not be enough for their eyes and brains.
Eating foods with carotenoids is important because they help protect our bodies from damage. Some carotenoids are found in parts of our eyes and brains and can help with problems in the nervous system. “Both men and women eat these foods, but women need more because their bodies use them up faster,” said Hammond.
The food we eat can affect our brains and how we feel. It can even change our feelings and how likely we are to get angry. Now, scientists are learning that the food we eat also affects the bacteria (细菌) in our stomachs, which are important to our health too.
8. What does the study suggest about carotenoids
A. They are only beneficial to men.
B. They are not necessary for a healthy diet.
C. They are good for women’s eyes and brains.
D. They have no effect on the central nervous system.
9. What is one of the reasons women may need a better diet
A. Women need less food than men.
B. Women’s diets are short of carbohydrates.
C. Women need more vitamins to support their body fat.
D. Women have a higher risk of developing health problems.
10. What is the connection between diet and the bacteria in our stomachs
A. Certain bacteria can only be found in women’s stomachs.
B. The bacteria in our stomachs have nothing to do with our health.
C. The bacteria in our stomachs determine our food preferences.
D. The food we eat affects the bacteria in our stomachs.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. Why do women live longer than men
B. Why do women lose more memory
C. Women may have a higher risk of mental illness
D. Diets with more carotenoids can help women stay healthier
D
An Italian company has created the world’s first underwater farm. The station named Nemo’s Garden consists of five biospheres(生物圈) fixed to the bottom of the sea off the coast of Savona, Italy. They’re being used to grow strawberries, beans, garlic, and lettuce.
“The main target of this project is to create other sources of plant production in areas where environmental conditions make it difficult to grow crops through traditional farming, including lack of fresh water, fertile soil, and extreme temperature changes,’’ said project spokesperson Luca Gamberini.
The five biospheres, currently floating between depths of 18 and 36 feet, are constantly watched by Ocean Reef Group —— a diving equipment company——from a control center on dry land. According to various news reports, the plants are watered by drips of water on the inner walls of the biospheres. With a constant temperature of 79 degrees day and night, and humidity(湿度) at around 83 percent, the conditions are ideal for plants to grow well. The high amount of carbon dioxide also encourages growth.
Ocean Reef president Sergio Gamberini said he came up with the idea of growing plants underwater during a summer vacation in Italy. In his own words, he wanted to do something that’s different and to show the beauty of the ocean. After two years of failed attempts, they finally were able to get these five biospheres working. Their success may lay the foundation for a new form of crop production that can be done without harming the environment.
In fact, the biosphere seems to be attracting wildlife. Octopuses(章鱼) and endangered seahorses are taking shelter under the structure, while crabs(螃蟹) are climbing up the anchors and into the greenhouses. None of the creatures have damaged the plants so far. “It’s so kind of science-fiction to see these two different forms of life interact,” Gamberini said.
12. Why was the underwater farm created
A. To help explore the sea. B. To protect sea creatures.
C. To improve the sea environment D. To find a new way of growing crops.
13. Sergio Gamberini got the idea of growing plants underwater _______.
A. by chance B. from science fiction
C. after reading a news report D. after two years of failed attempts
14 The last paragraph is written mainly to tell us that _____.
A. the plants in the biosphere is protected
B the biosphere is environmentally friendly
C. sea creatures may do harm to the biosphere
D. sea creatures like the plants in the biosphere
15. What is the text mainly about
A The undersea exploration.
B. Growing plants without soil.
C. A biosphere that attracts wildlife.
D. The world’s first underwater farm.
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。
How To Make Your Wardrobe Eco-friendly
Maybe you’ve started to buy recyclable products and carry reusable grocery bags. You will have no trouble finding the right clothes. Even when you’re doing all these, there may be something you’re completely ignoring — your wardrobe. You don’t necessarily have to replace your entire wardrobe with items from eco-friendly labels. Instead, you could make a few adjustments here and there to fill your closet with eco-friendly lifestyle. ___16___
Wash your clothes less often. Research shows that 60 to 80 percent of clothes’ environmental impact comes from how often it is washed. ___17___ Then use cold water to save energy.
Be a big picture shopper. Before you buy something, consider: Will I still want to wear this a year from now Buy high-quality clothes that will last one year.
___18___ When you’re buying new clothes, make sure you go for materials that have a low impact on the environment. Go for bamboo, silk, wool and organic cotton. Even when you’re buying other clothes, try to look for recycled ones.
Cut down on waste by exchanging clothes with friends. You could also donate your old clothes to local clothing recycling bins. If you have clothes that you love but have gone out of style, ___19___ For instance, you could turn loose jeans into skinny jeans. Otherwise, you could also create DIY clothes out of them.
As you can see, there are plenty of options for you to adopt an eco-friendly wardrobe. ___20___ so try not to throw away anything. The goal is to reduce waste, not create more.
A. Choose clothes with right materials.
B. If not, leave it for someone who will.
C. Take a look at the tips below:
D. You can wear your clothes two to three times before washing them.
E. try to create something new out of them.
F. A minor improvement could work wonders,
G. You could even be growing organic vegetables for green living.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Several years ago, Adam Kaye was hosting a family barbecue at his home when his mother, Marti Kaye, broke the news. At 71 years old, she realized that she was getting ___21___, with friends’ names slipping her mind. Later, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
Watching his mother suffer, Adam was ___22___. As a lifelong musician, he always enjoyed playing for her, who would ___23___ along. So every Sunday, Adam would ___24___ his guitar and make the short drive to visit his mother. Though her speech was ___25___ to one-syllable (单音节) words that made little sense, Marti would whistle as her 57-year-old son played her favorite songs. ___26___, she still knew the tunes of the songs she had listened to 70 years ago. When Adam played for her, this sweet moment allowed him to take a ___27___ at the woman he had known in his entire life.
Then he started to ___28___ their performances and posted the videos online, also offering himself something to ___29___. The followers commented how Marti and Adam’s story gave an ____30____ to them and touched them, especially those with a loved one with the disease. Adam decided to make it a ____31____ to keep posting more recordings.
“Marti’s ____32____ has been destroyed, but the pathway to music remains clear, along which we are able to maintain our ____33____,” Adam said. “I believe it would definitely excite Marti to ____34____ our experience and motivate others. With her endlessly kind heart, she would do anything ever, within her ____35____ to help people.”
21. A. weak B. forgetful C. disabled D. sleepless
22. A. concerned B. discouraged C. relieved D. embarrassed
23. A. sing B. clap C. swing D. whisper
24. A. display B. employ C. pack D. possess
25. A. exposed B. connected C. compared D. limited
26. A. Somehow B. Instead C. Therefore D. Otherwise
27. A. breath B. picture C. response D. glance
28. A. improve B. evaluate C. record D. analyze
29. A. look back on B. face up to C. take pride in D. make up for
30. A. explanation B. inspiration C. introduction D. invitation
31. A. reality B. standard C. routine D. challenge
32. A. reputation B. identity C. shelter D. memory
33. A. passion B. similarity C. communication D. competence
34. A. change B. share C. report D. mention
35. A. sight B. field C. budget D. power
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。
A selection of traditional Chinese fan paintings are on display at the China Cultural Center in Seoul, ____36____ (offer) a glimpse of the characteristics of traditional ink painting. The exhibition is a major show under the Chinese Culture Center’s Modern Art Exhibition Season. It will run until April 18.
Through portraying birds and flowers, natural ____37____ (landscape) and people’s daily lives, the charm of painting on fans unfolds in the collection of exquisite artworks ____38____ (create) by nearly 40 painters from the China National Academy of Painting.
“Painting on fans is ____39____ unique art form of Chinese painters. The works shown in this exhibition describe the basic situation of China’s ink painting nowadays,” said Zhang Jiangzhou, ____40____ is the vice president of the academy.
“Visiting the National Museum of South Korea ____41____ seeing some artworks on fans by ancient South Korean artists, I felt delighted. It showed the interconnection of art creation among Chinese and South Koreans. I hope this exhibition will help further promote art communication ____42____ the two countries,” Zhang added.
The exhibition not only ____43____ (present) the traditional art form, but also serves as a bridge for cultural understanding. Visitors have been ____44____ (particular) impressed by the delicate brushwork. Many hope that similar exhibitions will be organized in the future ____45____ (strengthen) cultural ties further.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，美国笔友莎莉（Sally）计划来北京旅游，发邮件向你咨询。请根据以下要点，给她回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1．介绍北京（历史悠久、有长城the Great Wall等名胜古迹、可尝北京烤鸭Beijing Roast Duck等美食）；
2．说明北京游玩的最佳时间及理由。
注意：1．写作词数应为80左右；2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sally,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
I was 16 and loved music a lot. I was dying to buy an album (专辑) from my favorite band. But my pocket money was only enough for daily needs. I had no extra money for the album, so I felt sad.
Luckily, there were many part-time jobs near my home. Many old people needed help. So I decided to find a part-time job to make money for the album.
I chose Mrs. Hudson, the oldest person I knew. She was over 80 and couldn’t take care of her garden. Her garden had flowers, grass, and some tomato plants. I knocked on her door, trying to be brave enough to ask for work. Good for me — she said she really needed help in the garden.
It was a very hot summer day. My first job was to pull out weeds. I got on my knees and pulled them one by one. The work was tiring and boring. Soon I felt very tired. But when I thought of the album, I got all my energy back and kept working.
“If only I had a portable electric fan (便捷式电风扇),” I said to myself, wiping sweat from my face. After working hard for hours, I got 10 dollars. It was less than I thought, but enough to buy the album.
With the 10 dollars, I couldn’t wait to go to the supermarket for my favorite album. I thought this would be a special moment — I could buy what I liked with my own hard work.
On my way to the supermarket, I was singing happily. Then I saw my mom working on the other side of the road. Actually, I’d never seen her work before; I just knew she was a saleswoman.
注意：1．所续写短文的词数应为150左右;
2．续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好;
My mother was handing out leaflets(传单)to passers-by.
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I continued making my way to the supermarket
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