1. — Would you like to go climbing this weekend, Susan
— ________, but I have to go over my lessons for next Monday’s test.
A. It’s a deal B. I don’t care C. It doesn’t matter D. I’d love to
【答案】D
2. To tell the truth, I didn’t get much of a(n) ________ of the town because it was dark when I drove through it.
A. tradition B. distinction C. explanation D. impression
【答案】D
3. At the meeting, Mr Lee ________ some issues that were closely connected with education, which led to some heated discussions.
A. came across B. wound up C. referred to D. burned up
【答案】C
4. Mrs. Yang is the best teacher in our school ________ she has been a teacher for only two years.
A. even though B. as if C. now that D. in case
【答案】A
5. It is obvious that the environment has been greatly ________ because of human activity.
A. enlarged B. witnessed C. changed D. confirmed
【答案】C
6. — David, please go to Mrs. Brown’s office as soon as you finish cleaning the blackboard.
— ________ I didn’t hear what you said.
A. I got it B. I beg your pardon C. Thank you D. With pleasure
【答案】B
7. Many parents want their children to participate in various activities ________ they can learn a musical instrument or ballet or other skills that will give them a head start over others.
A. where B. what C. which D. when
【答案】A
8. The film Dangal ________ on true stories of Indian wrestlers achieved great success worldwide.
A. to base B. to be based C. based D. basing
【答案】C
9. When we fight for our goals, we will be devoted to ________ we are doing and try to improve ourselves.
A. Whom B. that C. what D. when
【答案】C
10. The university student answered all the questions properly. She ________ many books.
A. must have read B. must read C. could have read D. should read
【答案】A
11. William looked at the manager ________ fearing that he would lay him off on the spot.
A. in need B. in place C. in particular D. in panic
【答案】D
12. In my opinion, while computers are helping students finish their academic tasks, they are also killing students’ ________ thinking and the spirit of exploration.
A. supportive B. creative C. quick D. sensitive
【答案】B
13. I ________ to take a trip to France last winter holiday, but an unexpected accident ruined my plan.
A. intend B. have intended C. would intend D. had intended
【答案】D
14. After years of traveling around the world, she decided to settle down in Paris ________ because it was the place where she truly felt at home.
A. permanently B. fundamentally C. respectively D. universally
【答案】A
15. The professor delivered his lecture, ________ the importance of critical thinking in academic research.
A. emphasized B. emphasizing C. to emphasize D. being emphasized
【答案】B
【答案】16. C 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A 21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
【答案】36. A 37. B 38. C 39. A 40. C
答案】41. A 42. C 43. B 44. C 45. D
【答案】46. D 47. A 48. A 49. D 50. C
【答案】51. B 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. A
答案】Dear Mrs. Green,
I’m so glad to hear from you. Knowing that you want to learn something about our English Arts Festival held last year, I’d be glad to tell you some details as follows.
As you know, the English Arts Festival is held once a year. In the end of last year, it was held as schedule and lasted for a month, which was a great success. There were a great many of activities covering music, dance, drama, film and visual arts. All the students and teachers participated in it. It not only brought greater artistic enjoyment to us, but also increase our interest of art. I think it was excellent and made me learn more about arts.
Thank you for having cared and helped me a lot these years and do hope you could come to Tianjin again.
Best wishes.
Yours,
LiJin2025-2026学年天津市滨海紫云中学高三上学期第二次学情检测（期中）英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分
第I卷（选择题，共115分）
一.听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）
1. What does the woman probably want to do
A. Write a paper. B. Attend a class. C. Get some sleep.
2. When will the man see his parents
A. At 11:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 9:00.
3. Why didn’t the man see the woman at breakfast time
A. She went for a long walk.
B. She finished her breakfast early.
C. She didn’t go to the dining hall.
4. What does the woman think of the new art museum
A. It is nice inside. B. It looks attractive outside. C. It has no attraction for her.
5. What did the woman do with the report
A. She made suggestions on it. B. She asked the man to rewrite it. C. She got someone else to read it.
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
6. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a plane. B. In a car. C. In a restaurant.
7. What will the man have
A. Bean salad and beer. B. Bean salad and water. C. Baked chicken and coffee.
8. Why doesn’t the man have a diet soda
A. It is expensive. B. It is unhealthy. C. It is not available.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
9. What is the relationship between Stefan and the man
A. Workmates. B. Former schoolmates. C. Teacher and student.
10. Where did Stefan and the man go first
A. A restaurant. B. The riverside. C. A shopping mall.
11. What was by the river in the past
A. Factories. B. Gardens. C. A sports center.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题，
12. When will the swim classes begin
A. On May 1st. B. On April 30th. C. On April 29th.
13. How many swim classes are being offered
A.10. B.15. C.20.
14. Who must come to show their swim skill on April 29th or 30th
A. Those who have no Level 3 certificates.
B. Those who want to pass the skill level test quickly.
C. Those who have never attended Community Pool classes.
15 Who will rate the students’ skill level
A. The speaker. B. The instructors. C. The local community.
二、单项填空（共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）
1. — Would you like to go climbing this weekend, Susan
— ________, but I have to go over my lessons for next Monday’s test.
A. It’s a deal B. I don’t care C. It doesn’t matter D. I’d love to
2. To tell the truth, I didn’t get much of a(n) ________ of the town because it was dark when I drove through it.
A. tradition B. distinction C. explanation D. impression
3. At the meeting, Mr Lee ________ some issues that were closely connected with education, which led to some heated discussions.
A. came across B. wound up C. referred to D. burned up
4. Mrs. Yang is the best teacher in our school ________ she has been a teacher for only two years.
A. even though B. as if C. now that D. in case
5. It is obvious that the environment has been greatly ________ because of human activity.
A. enlarged B. witnessed C. changed D. confirmed
6. — David, please go to Mrs. Brown’s office as soon as you finish cleaning the blackboard.
— ________ I didn’t hear what you said.
A. I got it B. I beg your pardon C. Thank you D. With pleasure
7. Many parents want their children to participate in various activities ________ they can learn a musical instrument or ballet or other skills that will give them a head start over others.
A. where B. what C. which D. when
8. The film Dangal ________ on true stories of Indian wrestlers achieved great success worldwide.
A. to base B. to be based C. based D. basing
9. When we fight for our goals, we will be devoted to ________ we are doing and try to improve ourselves.
A. Whom B. that C. what D. when
10. The university student answered all the questions properly. She ________ many books.
A. must have read B. must read C. could have read D. should read
11. William looked at the manager ________ fearing that he would lay him off on the spot.
A. in need B. in place C. in particular D. in panic
12. In my opinion, while computers are helping students finish their academic tasks, they are also killing students’ ________ thinking and the spirit of exploration.
A. supportive B. creative C. quick D. sensitive
13. I ________ to take a trip to France last winter holiday, but an unexpected accident ruined my plan.
A. intend B. have intended C. would intend D. had intended
14. After years of traveling around the world, she decided to settle down in Paris ________ because it was the place where she truly felt at home.
A. permanently B. fundamentally C. respectively D. universally
15. The professor delivered his lecture, ________ the importance of critical thinking in academic research.
A. emphasized B. emphasizing C. to emphasize D. being emphasized
三、完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）
It was a tiring day. Carl had been picking up and ____16____ passengers the whole day and was heading home. On the way, he noticed a woman, who was rushing to every car passing by her and trying to ____17____ one. Her behavior was so ____18____ that she almost got hit. But people might be frightened by her ____19____ and no one pulled up. The woman picked up the boy lying on the bench behind her and stood there ____20____. So Carl slowed down and ____21____ them to figure it out.
“Can I help you, madam ” Carl asked. The woman nodded and said ____22____, “Go to the nearest hospital!” Later Carl learned the woman’s son Tyler suffered a congenital (先天的) heart attack. He got ____23____ and took them all the way to ____24____ time.
Minutes later, they arrived. Tyler was sent inside for _____25_____ as the woman waited outside. Meanwhile, hungry and _____26_____, Carl stayed until the doctors gave an update on the boy. “Mrs. Thomas, your son is out of _____27_____ now,” a doctor said. Mrs. Thomas turned to Carl, thanking him and then trying to pay Carl for the car fare, but he _____28_____ it and said, “No fares are for those making trips to the hospital — this is my _____29_____.”
18 years later, retired Carl booked a taxi to the hospital for some tests. In the car, the young driver said, “Sir, all the trips I make to the hospital are free!” Carl never _____30_____ to meet a driver like him. “But _____31_____ ” Carl asked curiously. The young driver replied, “Because a taxi driver once _____32_____ me when I had a heart attack and he never _____33_____ for trips to the hospital. His _____34_____ inspires me, so I do the same” “What’s your name, young man ” “My name is Tyler.” Carl didn’t speak, just shedding tears of _____35_____ along the way.
16. A. caring for B. taking in C. dropping off D. turning down
17. A. stop B. test C. purchase D. involve
18. A. typical B. flexible C. aggressive D. risky
19. A. courage B. madness C. effort D. impoliteness
20. A. helplessly B. unwillingly C. uncertainly D. informally
21. A. begged B. amused C. approached D. interrupted
22. A. thoughtfully B. urgently C. honestly D. sharply
23. A. annoyed B. embarrassed C. ashamed D. anxious
24. A. race against B. kill C. extend D. play for
25. A. investigation B. treatment C. adjustment D. preservation
26. A. awkward B. proud C. tired D. curious
27. A. touch B. sight C. danger D. power
28. A. refused B. pulled C. counted D. replaced
29. A. demand B. instinct C. ability D. policy
30. A. volunteered B. failed C. prepared D. expected
31. A. what B. why C. how D. who
32. A. cured B. comforted C. accompanied D. saved
33. A. charged B. paid C. maintained D. invested
34. A. loyalty B. recognition C. kindness D. success
35. A. relief B. joy C. sorrow D. regret
四、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50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。
Many teenagers like detective stories. They enjoy going behind the scenes with the main character — a detective. Here are three of the most popular detective stories for teens. Which of them do you want to buy
Nate the Great (Book 1 of 26)
Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost an expensive picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate must get all the facts, ask the right questions and narrow the list of suspects. Join the great detective as he solves the mystery, will you
Paperback (平装书): $5.39 E-book: $5.99
>> Buy it on Amazon
Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective (Book 1 of 28)
Encyclopedia Brown is Idaville neighborhood’s ten-year-old star detective. He solves mysteries for the neighborhood kids. His dad is the chief of the Idaville Police Department. Every night, Encyclopedia helps him solve his most difficult cases. There are ten cases in each book. Not only does Encyclopedia have a chance to solve them, but the reader is also given all the clues.
Paperback: $4.99 E-book: $2.80
>> Buy it on Amazon
The 100-Year-Old Secret: The Sherlock Files (Book 1 of 4)
Xena and Xander Holmes have just found out they’re the great-great-grandchildren of Sherlock Holmes. They are given Sherlock’s unsolved casebook. The two set out to solve the cases. Can two 21st-century kids succeed where Sherlock could not
Paperback: $7.79 E-book: $5.67
>> Buy it on Amazon
Choose the best answer.
36. This article is probably taken from ________.
A. a webpage B. a storybook for children
C an advertisement of a bookstore D. a magazine for language teachers
37. In Book 1 of Nate the Great, Nate’s friend Annie asks him to ________.
A. paint a picture B. find a lost picture
C. take a picture of her D. take a look at her new picture
38. Which of the following statements about Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective is true
A. Encyclopedia solves cases for the police.
B. Encyclopedia’s father is a famous detective.
C. The solutions are not shown immediately to the reader.
D. Among the three detective stories, it is the most popular one.
39. The main character(s) of The 100-Year-Old Secret: The Sherlock Files is/are ________.
A. two children B. Sherlock Holmes
C. a young star detective D. a boy and his detective father
40. Susan wants to buy Book 1 of Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective and Book 1 of The 100-Year-Old Secret: The Sherlock Files. How much can she save if she buys e-books instead of paperbacks
A. $2.12. B. $2.19. C. $4.31. D. $4.91.
Recently I spoke to some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.
Considering that I teach students who are trained to be doctors, I was surprised to find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without “outside help”. “What kind of help is that ” I asked, expecting them to tell me that they would need a relative or family friend to help them out.
“Surgery(外科手术)”, one replied. I was pretty shocked by that response. It seems that the graduates of today are increasingly willing to go under the knife to get ahead of others when it comes to getting a job. One girl told me that she was considering surgery to increase her height. “They break your legs, put in special things, and slowly expand the gap between the two ends of the bone as it regrows. You can get at least 5cm taller!”
At that point, I was shocked. I am short. I can’t deny that, but I don’t think I would put myself through months of pain just to be a few centimeters taller. I don’t even bother to wear shoes with thick soles, as I’m not trying to hide the fact that I am just not tall!
It seems to me that there is a trend toward wanting “perfection”, and that is an ideal that just does not exist in reality.
No one is born perfect, however, magazines, TV shows and movies present images of thin, tall, beautiful people as being the norm (标准). Advertisements for slimming aids, beauty treatments and cosmetic surgery clinics fill the pages of newspapers, further creating an idea that “perfection” is a requirement, and that you must go for it, no matter what the cost. In my opinion, skills, rather than appearance, should determine how successful a person is in his chosen career.
41. In the author’s opinion, “outside help” means ________.
A. getting help from relatives or family friends B. going under the knife
C. trying to be perfect D. getting ahead of others
42. Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to ________.
A. marry a better man/woman B. become a model
C. get an advantage over others in job-hunting D. attract more admirers
43. What was the author’s reaction towards the girl’s decision
A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Happy. D. Angry.
44. According to the passage, the author believes that ________.
A. everyone should go for perfection, whatever the cost
B. it’s right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobs
C. media should be criticised for misleading young people to do surgery
D it is one’s appearance instead of skills that really matters in one’s career
45. What does the author think of his height
A. He dislikes being called a short man. B. He tries to increase his height through surgery.
C. He always wears shoes with thick soles to hide the fact. D. He just accepts it as it is.
Many companies are pushing their employees to get back to the office, considering it critical for maintaining the corporate culture. According to Treehugger, the third industrial revolution would be the end of the office and in the future, it would be a coffee shop: “The major purpose of an office in the future is to interact, to get around a table and talk, and to chat.”
I am so enthusiastic about the end of the office considering the carbon it would save It is reflected in not just the gas in the cars or the building operations, but the massive carbon from building office buildings, subways, and other facilities designed to meet the peak demand of the commute (通勤).
Many companies are settling into the concept of hybrid (混合的) offices, where employees work from home several days per week. The Carbon Counter of the Financial Times sees a picture in the U. S. where “there are bigger savings from homeworking, largely down to a cut in the time spent driving gas-guzzling (高油耗的) cars.” But people may move to bigger suburban houses, willing to have longer commutes, where they have twice the footprint of someone living in the city.
The Carbon Counter estimates that full-time homeworking has a footprint of about 50% of full-time office working in the U. S., but only a minor saving in carbon emissions with a switch to 3 days in the office and 2 at home, based on a 22-mile commute and a 40% increase in heating and electricity for those days working from home.
Besides, no company is going to keep 100% of their office space for two-thirds of the number of people, especially when they are no longer worrying about social panies will promote more “hot-desking” where employees do not have permanent personal spots, which many find makes the office less attractive, encouraging more people to work from home.
I noted earlier there might be less demand for public transportation and highway expansion in the case of hybrid offices, but analyst John Kemp reports crowded subways are a feature, not a fault. Kemp also notes that “fully occupied central offices and transportation systems usually make very efficient use of energy.”
46. Why are lots of companies calling on employees to return to offices
A. To promote a relaxing working environment.
B. To reduce unnecessary carbon footprints.
C. To bring about another industrial revolution.
D. To boost social contact and teamwork among them.
47. What makes the author in favor of putting an end to the office
A. Its environment-friendliness.
B. Its lowering the cost of the commute.
C. Its contribution to his health.
D. Its giving him flexible working hours.
48. Which of the following might the Carbon Counter agree with
A. Hybrid offices might not be so carbon-efficient.
B. Working from home is not easy to put into practice.
C. Full-time homeworking is more suitable for the U. S.
D. Many people in the U. S. have to face longer commutes.
49. What can we know about “hot-desking”
A. It results in social distancing.
B. It stimulates employees' enthusiasm for work.
C. It encourages people to improve social skills.
D. It contributes to people’s preference for working from home.
50. What is Kemp’s attitude towards hybrid offices
A Approving. B. Indifferent. C. Negative. D. Uncertain.
Albert Einsein said，“Only a life lived for others is worth living.”
How does this job offer sound You’ll need to be available on short notice，including late at night and on weekends. You could be asked to do anything from helping at community events to responding to life-threatening emergencies (sometimes putting your own safety at risk). This job also involves a lot of regular training. Oh, and you won't be paid for any of this. Would you take the job
This job might not necessarily appeal to everyone, but if this sounds like an opportunity you’d eagerly accept，then you’d fit right in with Western Australia’s 26,000 emergency service volunteers. The emergency services aren't the only industry benefiting from volunteers. Across both Australia and America, between a quarter and half of the population volunteer each year in areas including education, sports, health, religion, and social services.
What motivates people to volunteer Yes, volunteers don't get paid. But it doesn't mean people don't get benefits from volunteering. Indeed, research shows there are significant mental health benefits coming with volunteering. It can be a means to make new friends, build new skills or try things out of your comfort zone. It can also be a means to help loved ones. A case is someone close to me who recently lost her husband to a disease. When her husband was admitted to a nursing facility, she decided to volunteer for the patient advocacy committee. She found great support and felt she could make a difference in the lives of the patients. After her husband's passing, she decided to continue volunteering for the committee not only as a way to show gratitude for the great care her husband received but also because she made friends there. She found a way to put her career skills to use for the common good and keep active after retirement.
There are countless ways to volunteer. No matter how you do it, it is definitely worth every minute you put into it.
51. If we are committed to “this job” described in Para. 2 we are _______.
A. always in danger of losing our lives
B. on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
C. busy providing first-aid training in communities
D. going to work on weekends and rest on weekdays
52. What does the author mainly tell us in the third paragraph
A. Not everyone is fit to be a volunteer.
B. Many industries in the world need volunteers.
C. Many emergency services exist in Western Australia.
D. Many people devote themselves to volunteering in Australia and America.
53. We can come to the conclusion that volunteering _______.
A. is a win-win situation
B. benefits both the body and the mind
C. spreads quickly among people
D. is hard to stick to without rewards
54. The author's friend kept volunteering after her husband's death _________.
A. for her interest to learn career skills
B. to stay helpful and related to people
C. as a means to get over her great loss
D. because it was her husband's last will
55. What is the author's purpose in writing this passage
A. To encourage volunteering.
B. To advertise a job opportunity.
C. To express gratitude to volunteers.
D. To give advice on volunteering.
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共35分）
五、阅读表达（共5题，每题2分，共10分）
阅读表达
Mum and Dad never noticed I was failing, but I don’t blame them. They had five children and a busy household. I got through primary school, but within months after starting secondary education I’d been moved into a class for “slow” kids. As far as I was concerned, that was where I belonged, but still felt ashamed.
At 14, I realized things weren’t going to get better. I’d soon leave school unqualified and unemployable. Everyone would know I was stupid. Unable to talk about that with family or friends, I ran away from home.
Life was not easy for me, but I always found a way out. If I had to meet someone, I’d repeat the street name to myself until I found a cab. I avoided situations where I’d have to sign my name. Bills were paid at the post office, in cash. If I had to fill in an application form, I’d take it into the street and ask a passer-by for help. If someone suggested a trip to the theatre, I’d find an excuse not to go.
The turning point emerged with the birth of my daughter, Henrietta. How could I expect her to thrive (茁壮成长) if I wasn’t able to help her with homework Who would read her bedtime stories, if not me I was 30, and couldn’t even recite the alphabet.
I took an evening course but kept it secret from my friends. Gradually, I started to gain what felt like a whole new sense. Within a year, I was able to stand in front of my classmates and deliver a speech about the works of William Blake. After that first year, I told my friends what I’d been up to. The relief was great; it’s like letting out a breath I’d been holding for years. I realized how lonely I’d always been. Finally, I was able to be myself.
Today, my confidence is real, and I feel in control of everything I do. I run a guest house, work as a photographer and am about to complete a degree in psychology and sociology.
56. Why didn’t the author’s parents notice she was failing (No more than 10 words)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
57. What would the author do if she had to fill in an application form (No more than 8 words)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
58. What does the underlined part “emerged” in Paragraph 4 mean (1 word)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
59. How did the author feel after she told her friends the truth (No more than 6 words)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
60. What do you think of learning at an older age or throughout one’s life (No more than 20 words)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
六、书面表达（25分）
61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津，与你以前的外籍教师Mrs. Green一直保持联系，她对你们学校每年举办一次的“英语艺术节”非常感兴趣。近日她来信询问去年的“英语艺术节”活动情况，请根据以下提示给她回复一封邮件。
(1)活动时间：去年年底，为期一个月；
(2)活动内容及意义；
(3)对活动的感受；
(4)感谢Mrs. Green多年来的关心和帮助，邀请她再来天津。
注意：
(1)词数不少于100；
(2)可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；
(3)开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
参考词汇：英语艺术节English Arts Festival
Dear Mrs. Green.
I’m so glad to hear from you.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes.
Yours.
Li Jin
