2025-2026学年陕西省渭南市韩城市高二上学期11月期中英语试题
注意事项：
1．本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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。涂写在本试卷上无效。
4．作答非选择题时，将答案书写在答题卡上，书写在本试卷上无效。
5．考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
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。
例：How much is the shirt A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15. 答案是C。
1．Why didn’t the woman take part in the speech contest yesterday
A．She forgot it. B．She was busy. C．She was ill.
2．What are the speakers talking about
A．A newspaper. B．A poem. C．A writer.
3．What can we know about the man’s new house
A．It is bigger than the old one.
B．It is very close to his school.
C．It is near his friends’ houses.
4．What will the woman do first
A．Go to the library. B．Go to the classroom. C．Go to the teachers’ office.
5．How much did the woman weigh three months ago
A．100 pounds. B．115 pounds. C．150 pounds.
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 did Jason think of Karen’s food
A．Delicious. B．Unhealthy. C．Terrible.
7．What does the woman suggest Jason do
A．Observe the bees. B．Have some ice cream. C．Learn more about English.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What takes up most of the room in the garden
A．The vegetables. B．The trees. C．The flowers.
9．What causes trouble according to the woman
A．Time. B．Money. C．Insects.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What time will the man start to run
A．At 7:00 a.m. B．At 8:00 a.m. C．At 11:00 a.m.
11．With whom will the woman be going to the gym
A．Alice. B．Rachel. C．Sean.
12．Why is the woman going to the gym from next week
A．The children are home. B．She can’t take the bus. C．Her shoulder hurts.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．When will the woman start her vacation
A．Tomorrow. B．In two weeks. C．In twenty days.
14．How does the woman plan to spend her upcoming vacation
A．Traveling alone.
B．Visiting history museums.
C．Touring around several cities.
15．What does the man consider when choosing a travel destination
A．The local cuisine. B．The natural scenery. C．The cultural attractions.
16．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Classmates. B．Workmates. C．Husband and wife.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is the speaker doing
A．Giving a lecture. B．Hosting a radio program. C．Making a promotion.
18．Where did Dr. Chen further his study in AI
A．In Beijing. B．In Shanghai. C．In London.
19．What is the challenge of developing AI education according to Dr. Chen
A．Winning the support of parents.
B．Improving students’ creativity.
C．Reducing students’ dependence on AI.
20．What is the speaker’s expectation for Dr. Chen’s speech
A．It may shape the students’ learning journeys.
B．It will share the latest news about robots.
C．It will change parents’ opinions about jobs.
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
Banff National Park: A Magical Winter Destination
Banff National Park turns into a magical winter destination, offering world-class skiing, breathtaking frozen waterfalls, and impressive castle-like hotels. Even with its global fame, the park’s winter beauty truly goes beyond expectations. The combination of ice, snow, and amazing mountain scenery creates a uniquely peaceful and charming atmosphere.
Winter Season & Events
Winter lasts from November to May, making it ideal for downhill skiing, snowboarding, and ice climbing. The best time for ice climbing is between December and February, while the best snow conditions for skiing are typically in February or March. Visitors can also enjoy the annual Snow Days Festival, which features ice carving and other special events on frozen Lake Louise.
The park’s three major ski areas — Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, and Mt. Norquay — welcome skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Other popular winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice skating on Lake Louise, snowshoeing, and dog sledding. After dark, the Banff Condola offers “Nightrise” — a multimedia experience with lights and sound at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
Planning Your Visit
Both the town of Banff and Lake Louise are located within the national park, so all visitors must buy a park pass. Getting to the park is convenient, with bus services available from Calgary Airport. Within Banff, the Roam Public transit system and free ski buses make transportation easy.
Accommodation & Dining
Visitors can choose from a wide range of accommodations, from high-end hotels such as the Fairmont Banff Springs and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise to family-friendly options like the Lake Louise Inn (小旅馆). Dining options include local Canadian food at The Bisson, delicious breakfasts at Bluebird, and European-inspired cheese dishes at Walliser Stube.
1. What does the SnowDays Festival feature
A. Dog sledding competitions on frozen Lake Louise.
B Ice carving and other special events on frozen Lake Louise.
C Night multimedia shows at the top of Sulphur Mountain.
D. Cross-country skiing races around Lake Louise.
2. What can we know from the passage
A. The best time for ice climbing in Banff National Park is March.
B. Visitors don’t need to buy a park pass if they stay in the town of Banff.
C. The Fairmont Banff Springs is a family-friendly inn.
D. Free ski buses are available for transportation within Banff.
3. Where can we most probably read the passage
A. In a travel guide. B. In a science magazine.
C. In a novel about mountains. D. In a news report about climate change.
B
Tove Jansson, the Finnish writer and artist, wrote her first “Moomin” story, featuring a snout-nosed troll (长鼻子精灵) living in a magical land threatened by a rising flood in 1940. This was eventually published in 1945 as The Little Trolls and the Great Flood, the first of nine Moomin books that became Finnish literary classics. The Moomin characters achieved international recognition when Jansson adapted them into a comic series for The Evening News in London in 1954, and saw renewed popularity again in the 1990s with an animated series and feature film.
However, Jansson’s life as an artist and peace activist is far less well-known. The newly opened exhibition in Paris, “Houses of Tove Jansson”, aimed to bring more attention to her work and the utopian vision (乌托邦愿景) that influenced it. It featured Moomin illustrations and cartoons, along with Jansson’s paintings, and designs for costumes and sets — many of them expressing a wish for peace and harmony.
Exhibit organizer Tuukka Laurila said that many characters in the Moomin series were inspired by Jansson’s personal relationships. Moomin papa and Moomin mother are often seen as representations of Jansson’s parents. Snufkin is inspired by Atos Wiritanen, one of Tove Jansson’s close friends.
Born in Helsinki in 1914, Jansson began drawing at a young age and worked with magazines, creating around 100 illustrations. From 1944, she lived for half the year on Klovharun, a tiny island with only one house, enjoying a simple lifestyle and welcoming guests. This open-door friendliness is mirrored in the Moomin stories, where home symbolizes safety yet faces various threats.
Laurila shared that “Houses of Tove Jansson” encouraged visitors to explore her creativity and the important topics in her Moomin universe, from friendship to environmental awareness, making her impact significant even today. “She’s describing what we’re currently going through,” she added, “but it’s amazing to think that she wrote these about 80 years ago.”
4. What can be known about the Moomin characters
A. They didn’t appear on the screen.
B. Jansson created them with other partners.
C. They gained recognition in 1954 around the world.
D They lived in a peaceful and safe land.
5. What does paragraph 3 focus on
A. The aim of the “Houses of Tove Jansson” exhibition.
B. Tuukka Laurila’s personal experience with Jansson.
C. The inspiration behind the Moomin series’ characters.
D. Jansson’s relationships with her family and friends.
6. What did Jansson do on Klovharun
A. She published most of her Moomin books there.
B. She held small exhibitions of her paintings.
C. She created over 100 illustrations for magazines.
D. She lived a simple life and welcomed guests.
7. Which of the following may Laurila agree with
A. Jansson’s works still have important meaning today.
B. Jansson’s Moomin stories have little to do with real-life issues.
C. The exhibition mentioned failed to show Jansson’s creativity.
D. The Moomin characters do not reflect Jansson’s personal life.
C
A simple handshake may reveal more than just a greeting. A new study suggests that the way people shake hands could unconsciously communicate emotions and personality characteristics.
Dr. Emily Carter, a behavioral psychologist leading the research, studies non-verbal (非口头的) communication and its role in relationships. Her curiosity about handshakes began during a leadership workshop. She noticed that participants’ handshakes varied significantly, and she wondered if these differences might carry meaningful information. To test her idea, she and her team conducted an experiment.
The researchers found 200 volunteers and recorded their handshakes using high-speed cameras and pressure sensors. Participants were asked to shake hands with strangers, friends, and colleagues under different situations, such as meeting for the first time, resolving a conflict, or celebrating success. The team also measured participants’ heart rates and skin reactions to track emotional responses.
The findings were revealing. Strong, firm handshakes were often associated with confidence and enthusiasm, while weaker handshakes tended to signal nervousness or discomfort. Notably, longer handshakes with slight upward movements were linked to excitement, while short, rigid ones reflected tension. The study also illustrated that the temperature and moisture (湿度) of a person’s hand could reflect their emotional state. Warmer, slightly sweaty hands were more common when participants felt anxious or stressed, while cooler, dry hands were linked to calmness.
Carter believes these insights have practical applications. For instance, business professionals could use handshake analysis to better understand their clients’ emotions during negotiations. Similarly, advisors might use it as a tool to understand a client’s emotional state without relying only on verbal communication.
However, Carter cautions that handshakes are just one piece of the puzzle. “Human interaction is complex, and something as simple as a handshake can speak volumes,” she says. As scientists continue to explore the mysteries of non-verbal communication, it’s clear that no single gesture can tell the whole story.
8. What’s the function of paragraph 1
A. To describe an experiment. B. To introduce the main topic.
C. To tell a true a story. D. To give an example.
9. Why did Dr. Emily and her team decide to conduct an experiment
A. To test if the differences in handshakes carry meaningful information.
B. To study the exact definition of non-verbal communication.
C. To record the heart rates of people in different social situations.
D. To help business professionals understand their clients better.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. The specific steps of the experiment.
B. How to use handshake analysis in daily life.
C. The main results of the experiment.
D. How to shake hands with different people.
11. What does the last paragraph show
A. Handshake analysis has no real value.
B. A single gesture cannot explain everything.
C. Non-verbal communication has been fully explored by scientists.
D. Handshakes are the most important part of non-verbal communication.
D
Imagine a world where food security relies on just a few crops. This is not fiction but our current path. Agricultural biodiversity—the lifeblood of flexible ecosystems—is collapsing due to climate change, habitat destruction, and industrial farming. Over 75% of plant genetic diversity has disappeared in a century, with just nine species now dominating global crop production. Such reliance on uniform crops leaves food systems open to pests, diseases, and climate extremes.
Genetic diversity acts as a natural barrier against environmental changes. Different crop varieties respond differently to stressors, providing farmers with options to manage risks. When one crop fails, others can substitute it, helping to safeguard harvests and livelihoods. However, as the diversity on our farms drops, farmers have fewer tools to adapt to the growing challenge brought on by environmental change.
The fall brings numerous consequences, and human health suffers as well. Global diets now center on energy-rich but nutrient-poor food, resulting in 11 million annual diet-related deaths. And reduced access to diverse fruits and vegetables worsens malnutrition (营养不良) globally.
Turning the trend around requires a multi-aspect approach that combines conservation, sustainable farming practices, and scientific innovation. Central to these efforts is the conservation of genetic resources—the seeds, genes, and living organisms that sustain our food systems. The global gene bank network developed by CGIAR conserves over 700,000 accessions of more than 3000 locally important and less well-known plant species. Sending samples out to thousands of requesters worldwide every year, it brings diversity back into communities, fields, and landscapes. We ourselves also need to bring biodiversity back into our fields. Agro-ecological (农业生态的)practices, such as crop alternation, intercropping, and agroforestry, capitalize on the power of biodiversity to enhance soil health, control pests, and improve water use efficiency.
Biodiversity is our insurance against environmental uncertainty. But like any insurance, it only works if we maintain it. Today’s choices determine tomorrow’s food recovery capacity. By boosting conservation and innovation, we can safeguard the genetic foundation of our survival. The seeds of the future are in our hands—let them thrive.
12. What is discussed about global agriculture
A. The mismatch of food supply and demand. B. The decline of agricultural biodiversity.
C. The lack of advanced agricultural technology. D. The overuse of chemical fertilizers in farming.
13. What does the underlined word “substitute” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Replace. B. Disturb. C. Suspect. D. Cheat.
14. What is the benefit of agroecological practices mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. Canceling the global gene bank network.
B. Reducing the need for scientific innovation.
C. Using biodiversity to improve farm conditions.
D. Only increasing the production of the nine dominant crop species.
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. It introduces the causes of diet-related deaths and ways to reduce malnutrition.
B. It describes the history of the global gene bank network and its achievements.
C. It discusses the negative effects of industrial farming on the environment.
D. It explains the importance of agricultural biodiversity and how to protect it.
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。
When you think of robots, a wide series of images may come to mind. Do you imagine them walking and talking like humans, completely integrating into our social life or performing difficult tasks with ease ___16___ However, one area where robots are making significant progress in healthcare.
Robots are increasingly being used in healthcare settings for a variety of tasks. From assisting in surgeries (外科手术) to providing companionship for the elderly, robots are becoming invaluable members of the healthcare team. But how do these robots know what and how to do ___17___
Advanced sensors and artificial intelligence (AI) are key to a robot’s ability to understand and respond to its environment. ___18___ They can also analyze the collected data, and make informed decisions based on that information. For example, a robot designed to assist in surgeries can use sensors to monitor a patient’s vital signs in real time and change its actions accordingly. This ensures that the robot’s actions are always in the best interest of the patient.
In addition, robots are also playing a part in patient care. They can be programmed to provide specific exercises or treatments tailored to an individual patient’ s needs. ___19___ Furthermore, robots can also reduce the workload of healthcare professionals.
___20___ Researchers are constantly working to improve them in the robotic systems. As technology continues to advance, we can expect to see more robots playing a critical role in healthcare, changing the way we approach medical care.
A. They rely heavily on advanced technology.
B. The future of robotics in the use of surgeries is promising.
C. These technologies allow robots to detect changes in their surroundings.
D. However, the field of health care is not without challenges.
E. This personalized approach ensures patients receive the most effective treatment.
F. While robots have made remarkable advancements in recent years, they still face numerous challenges in truly copying human behavior.
G. Despite the many benefits of using robots in healthcare, there are still concerns about their safety and effectiveness.
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。
In 2007, 22-year-old Ramesh’s peanut farm lost money. As was often the case in most of India, Ramesh was ___21___ pesticides and fertilisers across his 2.4 hectares in the Anantapur district of southern India. In this desert-like area, which ___22___ less than 600 millimetrea of rainfall most years, farming is a challenge.
“I lost a lot of ___23___ growing peanuts through chemical farming methods,” says Ramesh, who is interested in ___24___. The chemicals are common in many parts of southern India. The farmers ___25___ pesticides too much. The chemicals are costly but the production is ___26___. Then in 2017, he gave up the chemicals. “Ever since I took up sustainable (可持续) agricultural practices like natural farming, the production has been increased and the ___27___ has gone down,” he says.
One natural farming ___28___ calls for replacing all chemical fertilisers and pesticides with organic matter to boost soil nutrient levels. Ramesh also expanded his crops, originally peanuts and some tomatoes. Then he ___29___ eggplants and other crops.
With the ____30____ of the non-profit organisation Accion Fraterna Ecology Centre, which works with ____31____ who want to try sustainable farming, Ramesh increased his profits enough to ____32____ more land, expanding his field. Like thousands of other farmers ____33____ natural farming across India, Ramesh has managed to enrich his dead soil while his new trees help keep carbon out of the atmosphere, thus playing an important role in ____34____ India’s carbon footprint. Recent study has ____35____ that the carbon absorption potential of natural farming is as much as 34 per cent higher than standard forms of agriculture.
21. A. applying B. evaluating C. switching D. swinging
22. A. refuses B. gets C. poses D. outputs
23. A. cycles B. nutrition C. pesticides D. money
24. A. education B. agriculture C. business D. media
25. A. bring about B. run out C. depend on D. break down
26. A. wide B. high C. low D. large
27. A. celebrity B. soil C. root D. cost
28. A. method B. mistake C. wire D. opponent
29. A. clone B. added C. prohibited D. analysed
30. A. defeat B. estimate C. help D. bother
31. A. travelers B. journalists C. farmers D. drivers
32. A. buy B. sell C. copy D. reveal
33. A. leaking B. forecasting C. overcoming D. practising
34. A. understanding B. reducing C. securing D. seeking
35. A. opposed B. missed C. ignored D. shown
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。
Chinese researchers have developed a creative wearable artificial intelligence (AI) system to assist the blind with navigation (导航), with the findings published___36___ Monday in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence.
___37___ system uses AI technology to scan the surrounding environment. When the wearer approaches obstacles or objects, it sends signals ___38___(guide) them through movements, object handling, and other visual tasks, ___39___ helps them to be independent in daily life. This breakthrough in biomedical engineering was ___40___(lead) by an associate professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, in cooperation with ___41___(researcher) from other universities. The research team designed this user-friendly assistive system that enhances functionality (功能) through ___42___(advance) AI technology and hardware integration.
Equipped with a camera to capture visual data, the system uses AI to focus on ___43___(analyse) the surroundings, detecting obstacles and key targets. Then it ___44___(deliver) instructions that guide the wearer to move forward, turn left or right, or adjust their path in real time until they reach their destination.
In some tests, the system showed significant improvements in navigation efficiency. Users ____45____(successful) moved through mazes (迷宫) and disorderly rooms, and performed object-grasping tasks easily.
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，上周末你班组织同学们走进社区公园，拍摄并分享精彩瞬间。你的英国朋友Jack对这个活动非常感兴趣，请你给他写一封邮件，分享此次活动。内容包括：
（1）你的作品；
（2）你的感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Jack,
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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，使之构成一个完整的短文。
Daniel was the new boy in our school. The teacher assigned me to him. He couldn’t hear or talk, so he had his mom with him. She explained what professors were teaching in sign language. Sometimes I got caught staring at him and my friends teased me all day. I noticed him going everywhere all alone, with no friends at all. Sometimes I felt worried, maybe even concerned.
We were assigned as lab partners and surprisingly he wasn’t as bad as I thought. We would both sit quietly and do our work. But when it came to communication and his translator wasn’t there, it was a mess. At first, I could barely understand what he was doing with his hands. I could see in his eyes that he was getting annoyed at me. From trying to communicate with sign language, he moved to pictures and words. That worked well for both of us, but my drawing skills were not as good as his, so I stuck to words and gestures.
The second semester went by well and quickly. Daniel and I understood each other pretty well. I could understand some of his hand movements. I realized that Daniel was different from anyone I’d ever met, me included. Then he became my best friend and we both understood each other pretty well despite our differences.
But it was a pity that Daniel still couldn’t get along well with other classmates because of his disability. At first, I thought Daniel didn’t care about this. However, one thing happened later changed my mind. That was Elly’s birthday which was on the school day. The whole class sang the happy birthday song and shared a big cake together. When we were all immersed in laughter and fragrance, I noticed the admiration in Daniel’s eyes, which really hurt me. Later I learned from his mom that he never celebrated his birthday with friends. Hearing that, I determined to do something for him.
注意：
1．续写短文词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1:
Then came the chance.
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Paragraph 2:
One week later, Daniel’s birthday came.
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