江苏省高邮市临泽中学2026年高二上学期期末复习模拟练习英语卷（含答案）

高二上学期期末复习模拟练习英语卷
第一部分 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Today’s list includes a mix of humorous essays, well-researched tips backed by brain science, and advice from the heart. I hope you find a title that helps you slow down, breathe deep, and take a well-deserved reading break.
Tell Me More
I want everyone I know to read it, and well never exhaust the discussion topics it presents. Kelly talks in depth about how after her friend Liz was diagnosed with cancer, they both pushed past the surface stuff to form a powerful and lasting friendship. This book will make you want to be a better friend, and also give you insight into how.
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
I’ve reread this book countless times, as Gottlieb gets to the heart of what matters in life. She explores human nature through the lens (镜头) of psychotherapy. First, Gottlieb introduces us to four of her patients, taking us inside the room to show us what happens. But Gottlieb is also in therapy (治疗) herself, thanks to a sudden breakup, and through her eyes, we get the patient’s perspective as well.
Don’t Overthink It
Nobody wants to live a life of constant overthinking, but it feels like something we’re very ready to do. In Don’t Overthink It, you’ll find actionable strategies that can make an immediate and lasting difference in how you deal with questions both large and small.
Breath
It seems simple: along, deep breath makes you feel better when you’re stressed. But what if we’re not breathing correctly from moment to moment Combining stories with scientific research, Journalist James Nestor crafts a convincing case for paying closer attention to our breath and adding corrective measures. I’ve already noticed better posture at my desk and better timing on my runs from putting some of these tips into practice.
1．What is special about Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
A．Many discussion topics are presented.
B．An unusual approach is employed.
C．Actionable strategies are provided.
D．A convincing case is skillfully created.
2．From which has the author got physical benefits
A．Tell Me More. B．Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.
C．Don’t Overthink It. D．Breath.
3．What’s the purpose of the text
A．To advocate reading. B．To advertise some books.
C．To recommend some readings. D．To present some tips on reading.
B
Professor Shadreck Chirikure challenges expectations: an archaeologist of ancient civilisations who is fixed on the future; an expert in highly-technical sciences, who likes to mend random things, and a charmingly humourous story-teller, whose colleagues claim he has the skills of a stand-up comedian.
Professor Chirikure’s online lectures are really funny and he talks quickly with the urgency of an alternative comedian. But his message is serious. He insists that the interview must not just be about his individual history, which he clearly finds boring. Professor Chirikure has a very clear message about the importance of archaeological science and what it can tell us about the past—for the benefit of the future. He moves rapidly over his story, and on to what he really wants to talk about.
The young Shadreck was born in dry southern Zimbabwe, just 60km from the iconic Great Zimbabwe site, which was to become so defining in his career. He says, “Archaeology had so much in terms of opportunities.”
Understanding the importance and strengths of past great civilisations, he believes, points a future for modern Africa. Professor Chirikure insists, “There were great knowledge and skills achieved over time. Half the time, we ignore them. But for me this is exploring. At Great Zimbabwe, our research shows, they were innovating, they had important knowledge. We need to use that knowledge today.”
It is what makes Archaeology a critical subject, he insists, a bridge from the past to the present, “People see archaeology as a backwards-looking discipline. But we can look backwards to the future – and use the knowledge of generations that has been lost.”
With a smile, he says seriously, “The past is gone, civilisations have changed, the world’s population has crossed eight billion and we need to apply the knowledge we have forgotten.”
4. What qualities make Professor Shadreck Chirikure unique
A. An archaeologist focused on the future, tech expert, and humorous storyteller.
B. A traditional archaeologist who avoids modern technology and focuses on the past.
C. A serious lecturer who is humorless and dislikes fixing things.
D. A personal storyteller, uninterested in archaeological research.
5. What does Professor Chirikure find uninteresting in interviews
A. His online lecture style. B. His technical expertise.
C. His comedic skills. D. His personal background.
6. According to the passage, what is one of Professor Chirikure’s key messages about archaeology
A. It focuses on preserving ancient items for future generations.
B. It has lost its significance in the contemporary world.
C. It connects the achievements of past civilisations to modern advancements.
D. It should only be seen as a discipline studying old cultures.
7. What does the passage imply about the Great Zimbabwe site
A. Significant importance in his career due to urgent protection.
B. Previously a site of innovation and significant knowledge.
C. Mostly a site visited by tourists today without adequate conservation
D. Offering scarce archaeological opportunities compared to other sites.
C
Students attending schools that ban the use of phones throughout the school day aren’t necessarily experiencing better mental health and well-being, as the first worldwide study of its kind has found that just banning smartphones is not enough to tackle their negative impacts.
In a landmark study published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe,1,227 students from 30 schools across England provided data about smartphone and social media usage and a range of mental health, well-being and other outcomes. Among the schools that took part in the study,20 had various forms of restrictive phone policies in place.
The study found that there was no difference in outcomes for students who attend schools that ban smartphones throughout the school day, including mental health, well-being, and other health and educational outcomes.
Smartphone bans in schools did lead to a slight decrease in students using phones (approximately 40 minutes) and social media (approximately 30 minutes) in school, but the study suggests that the impact is small and that school policies banning recreational phone use didn’t lead to a meaningful reduction in the overall time spent using phones and social media.
“We did find a link between more time spent on phones and social media and worse outcomes, with worse mental well-being and mental health outcomes, less physical activity and poorer sleep, lower educational attainment and a greater level of disruptive classroom behaviour,” said Dr Victoria Goodyear, associate professor at the University of Birmingham and lead author of the study.
“This suggests that reducing this time spent on phones is an important focus. But we need to do more than focus on schools alone, and consider phone use within and outside of school, across a whole day and the whole week.”
Professor Miranda Pallan from the University of Birmingham said, “Our study suggests that school policies are not the silver bullet for preventing the detrimental impacts of smartphone and social media use, but that addressing overall phone use should be a priority for improving health and well-being among adolescents.”
8. What did the study mainly focus on
A Banning phones and mental health. B. Time on the phone and physical health.
C. Social media and personal preferences. D. School discipline and playing phones.
9. How did smartphone bans affect students’ phone usage during school hours
A. A slight increase in use. B. No obvious effect.
C. Remaining unchanged. D. Switching to after-school activities.
10. What does the study suggest about school policies on smartphone use
A. They are the only solution. B. They have no impact at all.
C. They have solved the problem. D. They are not a cure for all.
11. In which section is the text most likely to appear in a newspaper
A. Public Health. B. Behaviour Psychology.
C. Educational Policy. D. Science and Technology.
D
Pride is often considered a negative force in human existence — the opposite of humility and a source of social conflicts. But is it According to psychologist Jessica Tracy, pride can have many boons. She argues that pride, like other human emotions, is part of our evolutionary heritage, helping us to survive and thrive in cooperative societies by inspiring us to be the best human we can be.
Pride makes us feel good, and it’s an indication to ourselves that we are behaving in a way consistent with the values of our society. Tracy argues that those who regularly experience pride tend to be “outgoing, friendly, agreeable, calm and honest”, and “are generally communally oriented, meaning they place a high value on their relationships and friendships”. In this way, having pride makes people want to gain approval and respect from their communities.
But that doesn’t mean that pride is all for the good. It has a dark side, too, when it leads to hubris. Hubris is pride that has been falsely assumed without merit in order to drive away an inner sense of insecurity. If individuals exaggerate their importance, take credit for others’ achievements, bully others, or act aggressively toward anyone who questions them, it’s a sign that pride has turned to hubris. Moreover, people having hubris are more likely to be prejudiced and less likely to show empathy.
Can authentic pride lead to hubris It depends, says Tracy. If you feel authentic pride and it inspires you to do good by your community’s standards, great. But if you start feeling the need to live up to others’ expectations and earn their admiration by cheating, chalices are you are leaning toward hubris.
To avoid pride slipping toward hubris, Tracy warns people not to lose their heads over the positive regard they receive for their accomplishments. “When we start to receive the gains — be they increased status, fame, or fortune — it becomes exceedingly easy to forget that these outcomes are indirect consequences of striving to be a good person,” says Tracy. “We should always remind ourselves that these accomplishments are not our primary goals.”
12. What does the underlined word “boons” in paragraph 1 mean
A. benefits. B. limitations. C. forms. D. controversies.
13. Why can pride help people develop good moral characters
A. Pride can encourage people to work harder.
B. Pride can make people value social recognition.
C. Pride can give people a sense of responsibility.
D. Pride can help people better control their emotions.
14. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3
A. To offer a solution to hubris.
B. To describe specific behavior of hubris.
C. To explain the motivation behind hubris.
D. To stress the terrible consequences of hubris.
15. Which of the following can make authentic pride turn into hubris
A. Trying to win other people’s admiration.
B. Lowering expectations for achievements.
C. Failing to receive the well-deserved rewards.
D. Regarding external rewards as the ultimate pursuit.
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。
Elevator music is, as its name might suggest, a type of music that is often played in commercial elevators in offices, hotels and other corporate structures. The songs played are usually familiar or recognizable tunes. ___36___
Elevator music, more commonly known as Muzak, the name of a wired radio company, came into use in 1922. ___37___ It has been proved that some kinds of elevator music can psychologically make buyers shop longer and browse items more easily.
The main purpose of elevator music is to create a calm, quiet place for passengers travelling between floors. It tends to be most common in high-rise buildings, where passengers have longer rides. You can also hear it in crowded stores or shopping centres. ___38___
___39___ The simplest way is to remove the singing from an appropriate track and only use the music. The second way is to pay a musician to record either an original song or a cover version of an existing composition that can be used.
Almost all elevator-type music is purchased or streamed directly from companies that specialize in the genre. It’s often possible to find blends and channels designed to bring certain feelings, or that is related to things like the seasons or upcoming holidays. ___40___
A. Modern elevator music is often formed in two ways.
B. Companies can also purchase collections that are mainly classics.
C. Muzak is still around today, although the company has shifted its focus.
D. Calming music would help people work better and improve productivity.
E. A number of companies specialize in composing and delivering this sort of music.
F. The original purpose was to calm the passengers who used the elevators for the first time.
G. In some ways, the concept is similar to that of music used in commercial phone systems while customers are on hold.
第二部分 语言运用(共三节，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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My family have lived in the Maranh o region of northern Brazil for generations. For centuries, my people have ____21____ the natural world there, looking after the Amazon rainforest. Our traditions help us sustain the environment, and ____22____ nature provides for us: trees give us food and medicine.
Our community inherited (继承) our customs from those who went before us. Also ____23____ to us, however, was the need to ____24____. Since 1500, our land has been under constant ____25____. Our environment is being destroyed for capitalist greed and gain.
As a child, my grandfather ____26____ all this to me. He understood the dangers people and the planet ____27____. He’s no longer with us, but I continue his legacy (遗产), because the threat has got ____28____ in recent decades. Around us are illegal ____29____, hunting and mining.
We take matters into our own hands to protect our land. We founded the Guardians of the Forest. When we see an illegal camp or ____30____ a new incursion (入侵), we Guardians have a (n) ____31____ — our knowledge of the forest runs far deeper than theirs. Our networks cooperate, study the area, and prepare to act. We look for the best way to ____32____ while minimizing the risks to our safety.
We agree on tactics (战术), then surround the camps, and destroy their equipment and trucks, leaving them with no choice but to go ____33____.
Our resistance is ____34____. In 2012, we found 72 illegal entry points into our land which needed ____35____. Today, there are only five.
21. A. developed B. preserved C. shaped D. explored
22. A. in return B. by chance C. on purpose D. to date
23. A. given away B. called on C. passed down D. left behind
24. A. tolerate B. adapt C. struggle D. fight
25. A. attack B. watch C. guidance D. stress
26 A. referred B. explained C. exposed D. owed
27. A. caused B. presented C. faced D. recognize
28. A. milder B. worse C. rarer D. clearer
29. A. shipping B. spying C. climbing D. logging
30. A. identify B. empty C. escape D. oppose
31. A. duty B. mercy C. excuse D. advantage
32. A. stay B. launch C. approach D. submit
33. A. camping B. racing C. packing D. hiking
34. A. fading B. working C. declining D. beginning
35. A. closing B. improving C. reserving D. expanding
第二节(共10小题：每小题1分, 满分10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。
The origins of lion dance are believed to date back over a thousand years in China. Traditionally _____36_____ (perform) during the Chinese New Year and significant occasions, this art form is intended to ward off evil spirits and invite good fortune. _____37_____ time, lion dance has emerged as a cultural bridge ____38____ (connect) diverse cultures, through a shared appreciation for its _____39_____ (artist) beauty and symbolic significance.
The story of Kelvin Tran, _____40_____ participant in the 2024 World Chinese King of Lion Dance Championship, reflects the journey of cultural exchange. Tran grew up in a Sydney neighborhood _____41_____ lion dancing is popular. At the age of eight, a family friend introduced him to the practice, marking his crucial step into the world of lion dance. It was his great enthusiasm ____42____ eventually made Tran co-found a lion dance team in 2018. “Our membership has grown to over 70 people, _____43_____ reflects not only an increase in numbers but also the deepening of relationships among members,” he noted. “I wouldn’t just call them friends; I call them family,” Tran emphasized, highlighting how lion dance helps build and strengthen community ties in Australia.
Despite not _____44_____ (award) the “Lion Dance King”, Tran was satisfied with _____45_____ his team had achieved. “Competing at such a significant competition is very special and incredibly meaningful to us,” Tran said.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
56. 假定你是李华，你的外教Sam发现同学们近期学习压力较大，准备开展减压活动，现向班级征集建议。请你给外教写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐一项活动；
2. 说明具体理由。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 开头结尾已给出, 不计入词数；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Sam,
Thank you for planning stress-relieving activities for us.
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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。
Sarah has always had a deep passion for painting, and her greatest dream is to host her own art exhibition someday. Her art teacher told her about an upcoming local youth arts show — and she’d already started preparing for it. However, her parents, both practicing doctors, urged her to go into medicine, arguing it would give her a stable and secure future.
One evening at dinner, her father said firmly, “It’s time you start preparing for the medical school entrance exams. You’re smart and hard-working — you’ll surely thrive in this field.” Sarah set down her fork, disappointment clouding her eyes. “But I don’t want to be a doctor,” she insisted. “Painting is what I’m truly passionate about.” Her mother sighed softly, “Art is a wonderful hobby, but it doesn’t pay the bills. You need to be practical about your future.” Growing frustrated, Sarah stood up, stormed to her bedroom, and locked the door. Staring at her half-finished painting, tears welled up in her eyes — trapped between her love for art and her parents’ expectations.
That night, Sarah lay awake, tossing and turning. She hated the thought of letting down her supportive parents, yet she couldn’t bear the idea of giving up her dream. The next day at school, her best friend Lily noticed her gloom and asked what was wrong. After Sarah poured out her troubles, Lily advised, “Follow your heart — but prove to your parents how serious you are about painting.”
Taking Lily’s advice, Sarah spent the weekend crafting a series of paintings that laid bare her emotions. She also looked up artists who’d built successful careers out of their art. On Monday evening, she asked her parents into her room, showed them her portfolio(作品集) and notes, and said, “I know you’re worried, but I believe I can make it as an artist — selling online, teaching, or doing custom work. Please give me a chance.” Her parents listened quietly, their faces softening as they looked over her work.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
After Sarah finished speaking, there was a long silence in the room.
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A week later, Sarah received a surprising call from her art teacher.
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参考答案
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第二部分 语音运用
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