2025-2026学年福建省泉州实验中学高二（上）期末英语试卷（含答案）

2025-2026学年福建省泉州实验中学高二（上）期末英语试卷
一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
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Educational App Store
Busuu
Busuu helps you learn English language and the lesson's quality is guaranteed as it is based on CEFR language framework. Lessons range from beginners to advanced learners. Busuu is actually a great English app if you want to improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers.
Duolingo
Duolingo is one of the best English language apps today and highly recommended for English beginners. The system of the app helps you learn English quickly by spending twenty minutes a day. Duolingo structures your lessons that teach you about seven new words based on a topic and skill points being awarded for completing the lessons.
Memrise
Memrise uses some creative and easy ways to remember English words. The focus of this app is to help the users expand their vocabulary by learning English words in an effective way. Memrise also offers an offline mode to continue learning without Internet connection.
Rosetta Stone
Rosetta Stone is designed differently from average language apps on the marketplace today. It's trying to teach us English the way we'd learn it if we were children starting to learn the language. It has exercises designed to help you learn basic words. A variety of lessons are offered that Rosetta Stone has been using for years.
1.Which of the following is the most helpful for speaking
A. Busuu. B. Duolingo. C. Memrise. D. Rosetta Stone.
2.What is unique about Memrise
A. It serves English beginners. B. It helps develop vocabulary.
C. It works online or offline. D. It promises quick progress.
3.What is the purpose of the text
A. To promote the new apps. B. To give ways of learning.
C. To show the high technology. D. To inspire language learners.
B
Eighteen miles into the walk，both of my legs screamed.I was a few months into training for a 30-mile walking challenge to celebrate the final year of my Ph.D，and now my carefully laid plans seemed on shaky ground.The setback came on top of bad news on another front：my job hunt.I applied to positions broadly，confident I would land something soon.But the rejections started to roll in.In both cases I would soon have to make a choice：Should I stay the course，or adjust my plans？
Looking for a way to take my mind off the stresses of finishing my Ph.D.and the job search，I decided to organize a 30-mile walking challenge.I'd ease the burden of long hours working on thesis chapters and job applications by being out in the countryside，among the members of the walking group I had joined a year ago.Soon，though，I was finding I had less time to train.I pushed myself harder than I should have，setting the stage for my leg injury.
My professional prospects weren't looking any better.And my injury only worsened my mood.For months I stuck doggedly to my previously laid plans—but maybe it was time to try a new path.
I previously considered government jobs but had been discouraged by the complicated application process，very different from that at private companies.But the employment policies seemed friendly toward those undertaking career transitions，and the work seemed in line with my career goals.I decided to give it a try，learning new vocabulary to explain how my academic experience qualified me for the jobs—and was excited to get interviews，and eventually offers，for two different positions.The weight I had felt for months finally lifted.
At the same time，I was still struggling with my walk plans.With the stress of my job search behind me，I learned I could find satisfaction by revising my goal：a shortened walk of 14 miles，a distance I could manage comfortably.
One month later，I successfully defended my thesis and started my new job.
4.What can we learn about the author from paragraph 1？______
A. He was making academic progress.
B. He had clear goals for his future.
C. He was faced with life difficulties.
D. He had given up on his sports plans.
5.What did the author expect of the 30-mile walking challenge？______
A. Mental relief. B. New friendships.
C. Job opportunities. D. Fitness improvement.
6.Why did the author apply for government jobs？______
A. There were various position options.
B. The application procedure was familiar.
C. They allowed for a long career transition.
D. They matched his professional objectives.
7.What message does the author most want to send in the text？______
A. Exercise can contribute to our mental capacities.
B. Success often comes after tolerating failures.
C. Plans can be adjusted to better suit ourselves.
D. Overcoming challenges is a necessary part of life.
C
It's well-known that humor can benefit us both physically and mentally.The idea that laughter is the best medicine has been around since ancient times.In his 1905 book，Jokes and Their Relation to the Unconscious ，Sigmund Freud argued that humor is the highest of the psyche's defense mechanism（机制），capable of turning anxiety into pleasure.
There are four humor styles.Affiliative humor refers to jokes about things that might be commonly considered funny，which is usually employed to improve relationships or make others laugh.If you've ever shared a funny picture with a coworker，you've used affiliative humor.Self-enhancing humor involves being able to laugh at yourself，often used as a way for you to deal with stress or difficulties and feel better as a result.Aggressive humor is laughing at the expense of others ，which often involves sarcasm（讽刺），teasing，and criticism.Self-defeating humor is the art of putting yourself down to gain favor from your peers，which is possibly used by someone who's targeted by bullies.
Each style of humor actually carries a different influence，when it comes to mental health.Julie Aitken Schermer，a psychological researcher at The University of Western Ontario，says people using self-enhancing humor are less likely to show signs of loneliness and poor relationships with others.By contrast，both aggressive and self-defeating humor styles can hint at trouble. "We find that self-defeating humor is the most concerning style as it is also linked with loneliness and feelings of not mattering.Those with an aggressive humor style may not experience loneliness as much，however，since they rely on group dynamics（群体动力） in order to make fun of their peers，"says Schermer.
Even if you tend to favor more negative humor styles，there's no reason to lose heart.Schermer says people can develop a positive，self-enhancing humor style by concentrating on the lighter and more humorous aspects of life.As author Kurt Vonnegut once wrote， "Laughter and tears are both responses to worries and anxieties.I prefer to laugh，since there is less cleaning up to do afterward."
8.Why is Sigmund Freud's book mentioned in Paragraph 1？ ______
A. To show the importance of mental health.
B. To stress the role of humor.
C. To persuade people to stay positive.
D. To introduce ancient jokes to us.
9.According to the text，which kind of humor may you use to relieve pressure？ ______
A. Affiliative humor. B. Self-enhancing humor.
C. Aggressive humor. D. Self-defeating humor.
10.What does the underlined phrase" hint at"probably mean in the third paragraph？ ______
A. Signal. B. Explain. C. Prevent. D. Solve.
11.Which of the following will Kurt Vonnegut probably agree with？ ______
A. Humor is difficult to control.
B. Crying is a good way of relief.
C. Humor is a double-edged sword.
D. Laughter is the best cure for stress.
D
By understanding how the brain works，educators are better equipped to help students with everything from focusing attention to increasing memory.That's the promise of brain-based learning，which draws insights from neurology（神经学），psychology，technology，and other fields.Bringing this information to the classroom can help teachers engage diverse learners，offer effective feedback that leads to deeper understanding，and create a rich learning environment that attends to students' social and emotional needs along with their developing brains.
Chances are that you already know more about brain-based learning than you think you do.When you introduce topics to your students，do you begin by activating previous knowledge？That helps learners build on what they already know，strengthening connections in the brain.Do you use tools like graphic（图形的） organizers，songs，or rhymes？These strategies help students represent their thinking visually and phonetically（语音上）.These techniques all deserve a place in your tool kit because they get the brain prepared for learning.
Patricia Kuhl，a famous language and brain development researcher，puts it this way， "We are entering a great golden age of knowledge about the child's brain development.In investigating the child's brain，we are going to uncover deep truths about what it means to be human，and in the process，we may be able to help keep our own minds open to learning for our entire lives."
Promising as brain-based discoveries may sound，some educators are understandably careful about introducing lab findings in the classroom.Anyone who remembers fallout over the so-called Mozart effect knows that there's no magic solution when it comes to education.As always，if a particular claim sounds too good to be true，that's a clue to trust your common sense and engage your own critical thinking.
We're eager to hear how you apply brain-based learning to your students.Please share your insights and help build the bridge from neuroscience research to engaging classroom practice.
12.How can teachers create a more effective learning environment according to the author？ ______
A. By promising more to their students.
B. By paying attention to students' memory.
C. By taking advantage of how the brain works.
D. By equipping themselves with more knowledge.
13.What is the function of using graphic organizers in teaching？ ______
A. To connect old knowledge. B. To keep the class livelier.
C. To introduce a new concept. D. To visualize students' thinking.
14.What does the author intend to express by mentioning Mozart effect in paragraph 4？ ______
A. A deep respect for Mozart.
B. A great expectation for class teaching.
C. A cautious attitude to the new method.
D. A practical alternative to the new solution.
15.What can be the best title for this text？ ______
A. Patterns of Teaching B. Brain-Based Learning
C. Efficient Learning Strategies D. The Application of Neurology
二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with the sinking feeling that you said too much？Not because you were impolite or inconsiderate — but because you tried to explain yourself to someone who didn't really want to understand？ (16)
Over-explaining happens often in our daily life.This behavior originated in early survival strategies.For those raised in emotionally unpredictable households，clarity may be a form of self-protection.Anticipating others' reactions，smoothing things over，or presenting a "bulletproof" reason may prevent punishment or emotional fallout. (17) People who have ever undergone trauma （创伤） tend to explain a lot to avoid conflict or rejection.
Regardless of origin，the pattern is the same：We spend unnecessary energy trying to justify our right to take up space，to say no or to make choices others might not like. (18) Clear language like "I've made my decision." and "Let's shift the conversation." can actually do the trick.These direct statements prioritize emotional honesty without over-disclosure.And they don't leave space for negotiation where none is guaranteed.
(19) You spend less of it in practicing，defending，or recovering，and you needn't always react to others' discomfort.You also start attracting a different kind of relationship.It is based not on performance or submission，but on mutual respect. (20) You begin healing the part of you that believed love had to be earned through explanation.The version of you who felt unsafe being misunderstood learns a new truth：Your worth was never conditional or dependent on being agreeable or persuasive.
A.If so，you are not alone.
B.But maybe the biggest shift is internal.
C.Like any behavioral change，this takes practice.
D.But it's not impossible to rid ourselves of the trouble.
E.When you stop over-explaining，you reclaim emotional energy.
F.Have you ever explained to show your politeness and consideration？
G.Over-explaining can also come from the way your brain is wired by past experiences.
16.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
I work as the reception manager at my hotel.A（n）（1） ______ came in a few weeks ago with a note saying that the guest would be travelling with her（2） ______ father.
Upon seeing this note and（3） ______ .I would be the one to check them in as I was on duty for their（4） ______ time，I decided to learn some basic sign language.
Some weeks later，I greeted a guest in my usual（5） ______ ，asking for the surname on the booking.Once I heard the name I（6） ______ immediately who was standing in front of me.
I had been learning for two weeks how to say "Welcome to Ireland.My sign language is（7） ______ ，but if you need anything during your（8） ______ just let me know and I will help you."I（9） ______ at the father and daughter in front of me，turning to the father I（10） ______ the bit I had learnt for him.His daughter broke down in（11） ______ and called me sweet.The father just smiled and was so happy.
Sadly I wasn't there when they（12） ______ ，but they left a gift for me.A small box with some chocolates and a（13） ______ on ASL（American Sign Language）.At the bottom of the first page were these words：""Thank you very much for what you did at check-in.My father（14） ______ we get you a gift before we left.You've made his trip home to his family after 5 o years very special with one simple（15） ______ ."
21.A. warning B. telephone C. booking D. announcement
22.A. blind B. peculiar C. ill D. deaf
23.A. noticing B. hoping C. worrying D. displaying
24.A. encounter B. service C. arrival D. interaction
25.A. words B. manner C. circumstances D. passion
26.A. predicted B. obtained C. reacted D. realized
27.A. superb B. terrible C. appropriate D. relevant
28.A. stay B. occupation C. routine D. shortage
29.A. posed B. laughed C. stared D. smiled
30.A. repeated B. began C. adjusted D. evaluated
31.A. laughter B. cheers C. surprise D. tears
32.A. set out B. checked out C. straightened up D. broke up
33.A. picture B. book C. poster D. paragraph
34.A. convinced B. perceived C. insisted D. approved
35.A. gesture B. assumption C. commitment D. vision
四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
36.Low-altitude tourism is becoming more and more popular in China. (1) （ fuel） by rapidly developing technologies，scenic spots are getting increasingly digitalized (2) visitors being able to order food，drinks and other items delivered by drones（无人机）.
At the Badaling Great Wall in Beijing，tourists can order (3) （product） through their mobile phones and get them，delivered in a few minutes by drones.Previously，such a delivery would require a 50-minute walk，and this time has been (4) （dramatic） shortened with drones.
Huangshan Mountain has launched a drone transport route.In the period from May last year to January of this year，drones were operated 12，590 times and (5) （ transport） 253 tons of goods.Previously，the work could only be done manually and faced problems such as high labor intensity and difficulties in sustaining (6) （ grow） in transport capacity.
The application of drones at Huangshan Mountain has enabled those who have a demand to transport goods in the mountainous areas (7) （see） a possibility to address the issue." (8) increasing number of new applications and life service scenarios（场景） (9) （expect） to emerge one after another， (10) the application of drones in those scenarios will have a long-term impact on the life of consumers，said a senior director of drone manufacturer DJI.
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五、书面表达：本大题共2小题，共40分。
37.你校英语社团准备举办一场主题为"科技与教育"的论坛，旨在探讨科技在教育中的作用和应用前景，你将在该论坛中发言。为此，你在校内进行了一项关于学生对科技的态度的调研。根据调研结果（如下图所示）写一篇报告，内容须包括：
（1）对调研结果的简要描述；
（2）对调研结果的分析；
（3）你的看法。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
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38.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。
Some people are just doomed（注定） to be failures.That's the way some adults look at troubled kids.A bird with a broken wing will never fly as high.David was made to feel this way almost every day in school.
David was the most famous troublemaker in high school.He wasn't confident and didn't answer questions.From time to time he skipped classes and got into lots of fights.Teachers didn't want to have him again the following year.However，things gradually changed during a weekend leadership meeting.All the students at school had been invited to sign up for ACE training，a program designed to have students become more involved in their communities.
At the start of the meeting，David was literally standing outside the circle of students，against the back wall，with that"go ahead，impress me"look on his face.He didn't readily join the discussion groups.But slowly，the interactive games drew him in the discussion.David started to join them and he really had great ideas.The other students in David's group welcomed his comments.All of a sudden David felt like a part of the group.
The next day，David was very active in all the sessions.By the end of the meeting，he had joined the Homeless Project team.He knew something about poverty，hunger and hopelessness.The other students on the team were impressed with his passionate concern and ideas.They elected David co-chairman of the team.
The very first community service project organized by the Homeless Project team was to collect food for the homeless in the charge of David.But a group of teachers doubted whether this crucial beginning should be in the hands of David.The principal reminded them that the purpose of the ACE program was to uncover any positive passion that a student had and reinforce（加强） its practice until true change can take place.
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。
Two weeks later，David led 20 students in the team to collect food for the homeless.
After David's picture appeared in the newspaper，everyone saw great changes in him.
1~3.【答案】A、C、A
4~7.【答案】C、A、D、C
8~11.【答案】B、B、A、D
12~15.【答案】C、D、C、B
16~20.【答案】A、G、D、E、B
21~35.【答案】C、D、A、C、B、D、B、A、D、A、D、B、B、C、A
36.【答案】【小题1】
Fueled
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with
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products
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dramatically
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transported
【小题6】
growth
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to see
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An
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are expected
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and
37.【答案】 A survey was recently carried out on students' attitudes towards technology in our school，whose result is shown in the chart.75% of the students believe that technology has a negative impact on their studies，while 20% think otherwise and 5% remain uncertain.
This result suggests that many students may have encountered distractions or challenges in their studies due to technology.Perhaps they are easily interrupted by social media or online games while studying.
In my opinion，technology，when used properly，can actually facilitate learning.We should learn to make good use of it so that we can improve our study efficiency.
38.【答案】Two weeks later，David led 20 students in the team to collect food for the homeless.With great efforts，they collected more food than expected，which was enough to support the homeless in the community.Seeing the food they collected，they beamed a satisfied smile.【高分句型一】The moment the food was delivered to the shelter，so moved were the homeless that tears blurred their eyes.What David and his team did made the headline in the newspaper.David's picture was up there for doing something great.（David开始参加志愿者活动）
After David's picture appeared in the newspaper，everyone saw great changes in him.David started showing up at school every day and answered questions for the first time.He got involved in more community activities and became a confident boy.Never had the the teachers who used to doubt him imagined that the program could make such a great difference to him.【高分句型二】It dawned on them that a bird with a broken wing only needs mending.But once it has healed，it can fly higher than the rest.（David所发生的改变）
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