2025-2026学年宁夏青铜峡市宁朔中学高二上学期期末考试英语试题
(时间：120分钟 满分：150分)
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
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5秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What will the weather be like tomorrow
A. Sunny. B. Snowy. C. Cloudy.
2.When will the meeting start
A At 5:00. B. At 4:45. C. At 4:15.
3. What is the matter with the man’s marker pen
A. It is lost. B. It is too big. C. It is dry.
4. What did the woman do today
A. She bought beer. B. She had her yoga class. C. She repaired her car.
5. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Take her to hospital. B. See her husband. C. Finish her work.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
6. What does Tom like doing in his spare time
A. Reading books. B. Doing outdoor sports. C. Visiting museums.
7. What does the woman probably want to be
A. A writer. B. A painter. C. A teacher.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the school. B. On the phone. C. At the hospital.
9. Who is the man probably
AA cheat. B. A doctor. C. A police officer.
10. What can we know from the conversation
A. The woman’s son was hurt in an accident.
B. The man called a wrong number.
C. The woman did not have cash with her.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What colour is the man’s hair
A. Black. B. Red. C. Brown.
12. Where is the woman from
A. Italy. B. Scotland. C. China.
13. What is the woman probably
A. A guide. B. A journalist. C. A hairdresser.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbours. B. Husband and wife. C. Mother and son.
15. Where do the speakers live
A. Northern Europe. B. Southern Asia. C. Central Africa.
16. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The Moon. B. The Sun. C. The Earth.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. Who first developed plastic on a large scale
A. An American. B. An Englishman. C. A Frenchman,
18. What was the benefit of plastic collars
A. They were soft. B. They looked cleaner. C. They were easy to wash.
19. Why were the plastic toys a good choice for some mothers
A. They were inexpensive. B. They were against fire. C. They were safe.
20. What does the speaker talk about at the end
A. The popularity of plastic.
B. The harmful side of plastic.
C. Different ways of using plastic.
第二部分 阅读理解(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
Notice of Library Winter Vacation Opening Hours
As the winter vacation approaches, in order to meet the study needs of teachers and students, the school library will adjust its opening hours during the vacation. The specific arrangements are as follows:
1. Opening Period: January 20 to February 25, 2026 (closed on New Year’s Eve, January 28, and the first day of the Lunar New Year, January 29)
2. Daily Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (no entry after 3:30 PM)
3. Service Scope:
- Borrowing and returning books: Available for all teachers and students (each person can borrow up to 5 books, with a loan period extended to 60 days)
- Reading area: The first and second floor reading rooms are open; the electronic reading room is closed due to equipment maintenance.
- Consultation service: Available via the library’s official WeChat account (response within 24 hours) or by calling 0931-8765432 (available during opening hours)
4. Notes:
- Please bring your student ID card or staff ID card for borrowing books and entering the reading room.
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the reading area.
- Books borrowed before the vacation will have their due dates automatically extended to March 10, 2026; no late fees will be charged for returns within this period.
For more information, please visit the school library’s official website or follow our WeChat public account.
School Library
January 15, 2026
1. When will the library be closed during the winter vacation
A. January 20, 2026 B. January 28, 2026
C. February 10, 2026 D. February 25, 2026
2. What service is unavailable in the library during the winter vacation
A. Borrowing books B. Returning books
C. Using the electronic reading room D. Consulting via WeChat
3. How long can students keep the books borrowed during the vacation
A. 30 days B. 45 days C. 60 days D. 90 days
B
Sadhana had been living with Mr. and Mrs. Acharya for more than six months. The old couple had taken her in as a paying guest while she studied engineering in her first year at college in a new city. It was the first time she had ever been away from her family, but the Acharyas’ warmth and kindness made her feel at home.
Mr. Acharya was especially helpful with her studies. He often checked her notes and gave her advice patiently. His friendly personality and guidance made her school life easier and more enjoyable. But today was different. It was her birthday, and being far from family made her feel upset.
She sat quietly in the living room. Mrs. Acharya patted her head gently and served dinner. The food was delicious; but Sadhana still felt low. She tried to join the conversation and enjoy the meal, but her mind kept going back to her family. She thought about how, every year on her birthday, her mother cooked her favorite food, and her father took her for a nice long drive and bought her her favorite mango ice cream.
After dinner, Mrs. Acharya said, “I have a surprise for you — come with me.” Curious, Sadhana followed her into the kitchen. On the counter, there was a beautiful mango cake. In the middle, bright letters read, “Happy Birthday, Sadhana.” Sadhana’s eyes widened in surprise. “You made this for me ” Mrs. Acharya nodded, “Yes, dear.” Tears filled Sadhana’s eyes as she hugged Mrs. Acharya tightly. “Thank you so much. This means a lot to me.”
Mr. Acharya came in with a bottle of fresh mango juice. “To Sadhana, and to making great memories, even when far from home.” They held up their glasses and cheered.
4 What can we know about Sadhana
A She was a boarder.
B. She was a tourist.
C. She was a relative of the couple.
D. She was Mr. Acharya’s private student.
5. Why did Sadhana feel upset on her birthday
A. She had to pay the rent.
B. She missed her friends.
C. She was far away from her family.
D. She had a problem with her studies.
6. What surprise did Mrs. Acharya prepare for Sadhana
A. A long drive. B. A mango cake.
C. An ice cream. D. A bottle of mango juice.
7. Which words can best describe the old couple
A. Kind and caring. B. Patient and quiet.
C. Helpful and calm. D. Brave and grateful.
C
On October 18, 2025, the world lost a great physicist when Yang Zhenning passed away in Beijing at the age of 103. Tsinghua University, where he had worked for many years, issued an obituary calling him “one of the greatest physicists of the 20th century” and emphasizing his outstanding contributions to modern physics.
Yang Zhenning’s academic career was filled with groundbreaking achievements. In 1954, he and his collaborator Robert Mills put forward the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory. This theory is so important that it is compared with Einstein’s general theory of relativity and Maxwell’s equations, and it laid the foundation for the later Standard Model of particle physics. Another famous contribution was his work on parity non-conservation in weak interactions, which he developed with Li Zhengdao. This revolutionary idea changed people’s understanding of symmetry in physics and earned them the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1957.
Beyond his scientific work, Yang Zhenning had a deep affection for his motherland. As early as 1971, when Sino-US relations were beginning to improve, he returned to China for a visit. This trip had a huge impact and encouraged many Chinese scholars living abroad to come back and serve the country. In 1999, he officially became a professor at Tsinghua University and later served as the honorary director of the university’s Institute for Advanced Study. Even in his 80s, he still taught undergraduate courses and worked hard to cultivate young physics talents.
In 2021, Yang Zhenning donated more than 2,000 pieces of his collection, including books, manuscripts and images, to Tsinghua University, which set up a special “Yang Zhenning Resource Room” to preserve these precious materials.
8. Why did Yang Zhenning and Li Zhengdao win the Nobel Prize in Physics
A. For developing the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory.
B. For proposing the idea of parity non-conservation.
C. For establishing the Standard Model of particle physics.
D. For donating precious materials to Tsinghua University.
9. What is the significance of the Yang-Mills Gauge Field Theory
A. It won Yang Zhenning the Nobel Prize alone.
B. It laid the foundation for the Standard Model of particle physics.
C. It changed people’s understanding of gravity.
D. It was developed when Yang Zhenning worked at Tsinghua University.
10. What did Yang Zhenning do after 1999
A. He first returned to China for a visit.
B. He put forward the Yang-Baxter Equation.
C. He taught at Tsinghua University and cultivated talents.
D. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics.
11. When did Yang Zhenning donate his collection to Tsinghua University
A. In 1957. B. In 1999.
C. In 2021. D. In 2025.
D
When it comes to popular symbols of marriage, one cannot look past the wedding ring. The wedding ring serves as a perfect symbol of everlasting love — a ring is a circle and thus has no beginning or end, representing the never-ending union of marriage.
Evidence suggests that wedding rings were used in ancient Egypt around 6,000 years ago. However, unlike the metals and jewels used today, they were crafted from materials such as leather or bone. In the centuries that followed, the wedding ring tradition was picked up in the West, where it spread first in ancient Rome and Greece, subsequently throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, and eventually to Eastern culture.
Throughout history, the round shape of the ring has continued, and so has the tradition of wearing it on the fourth finger of the left hand. The latter practice originated from an ancient belief that a vein (静脉) ran directly from this finger to the heart. Although this belief has since been considered wrong, the custom has continued.
Regarding customs surrounding wedding rings, there was a time when only the bride wore a wedding ring. It wasn’t until the early 20th century that the practice of bridegrooms wearing rings gained popularity. This change was influenced by soldiers going off to war, who wore rings as reminders of their loved ones waiting for them at home. Today, the exchange of wedding rings remains an essential part of the wedding ceremony, symbolizing the commitment and love shared between two individuals who will begin a life together.
Wedding rings hold a symbolic significance that ties the two members of a married couple. In an ever-changing world, the wedding ring stands as an ancient tradition that is likely to continue for generations to come, reflecting the timeless and everlasting love celebrated through marriage.
12. What can we know about wedding rings in the text
A. They have their roots in Europe. B. They date back to the Middle Ages.
C. They symbolize the owners’ social status. D. The round shape has remained unchanged.
13. Why did people in ancient times wear a wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand
A. Because it brought good luck to soldiers going off to war.
B. Because they wished to keep their lover in their heart.
C. Because a vein runs directly from this finger to the heart.
D. Because it represented the never-ending union of marriage.
14. What can be predicted about the future of the wedding ring tradition
A. It will undergo great changes. B. It will gradually fall out of date.
C. It will probably last for quite a long time. D. It will only be popular in certain cultures.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. The design of wedding rings. B. The significance of wedding rings.
C. The long history of wedding rings. D. The materials used for wedding rings.
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。
Making money isn’t just for adults. Kids can do it, too. Making money gives you more than money. ____16____By working to make your own money, you’ ll learn how to succeed in the world. This includes dealing with money, understanding and getting along with other people. _____17_____
Collect soft drink bottles. You can sell the collected bottles and use the money to buy a new basketball. _____18_____Make greeting cards. If you are good at drawing, try making special cards. You can sell your cards to make money
_____19_____ You may have some books that you have read but you don’t want to keep. Then you can sell them to make money.
Win a scholarship (奖学金). If you get good grades at school, you can get some money as prize. ____20____
A. Sell old books.
B. Borrow old books.
C. It’s also a learning process.
D. However, you are polluting the environment.
E. It’s easy to make money if you try the following ways.
F. This encourages kids to work harder to get better grades.
G. At the same time, you are keeping the environment clean.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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 first encounter with AI was both funny and embarrassing. It happened on a trip to China. My wife and I checked into a ____21____ in Hezhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. After getting my room ____22____, I was told that all electrical appliances in the room were AI-operated. “Just ____23____ Xiao Du and it will respond,” the front desk girl said cheerfully.
____24____ to try it out, we carried our luggage to our room. I intended to ask for AI’s help to first ____25____ the air conditioner and then open the curtains. After putting the room card into its slot (狭槽), I walked over to the air conditioner controller on the wall and commanded in my best Malaysian Mandarin (普通话): “Xiao Tu, turn on the air conditioner.” No ____26____.
I repeated the ____27____ several times without getting any result. I tried again: “Xiao Tu, open the curtains.” Still, nothing happened. In desperation (绝望), I walked to every ____28____ of the room calling out to Xiao Tu with the same commands. Only once, by pure ____29____, she responded. She told me to repeat my ____30____ as she couldn’t understand my Mandarin. It was hugely ____31____. By then, my wife was already rolling on the bed, ____32____ at the comedy unfolding before her.
I finally admitted defeat and called the front desk for ____33____. When the handyman came, I realized that I’d been calling out the wrong ____34____. The AI’s name was Xiao Du, not Xiao Tu. Later, I learnt that in Mandarin, Xiao Tu means “little rabbit”. ____35____, a rabbit was the last thing I needed.
21. A. house B. hotel C. shop D. restaurant
22. A. tip B. service C. rate D. card
23. A. use B. find C. call D. see
24. A. Excited B. Nervous C. Surprised D. Amused
25. A. check out B. switch on C. turn up D. tear down
26. A. idea B. wonder C. response D. problem
27. A. questions B. gestures C. jokes D. instructions
28. A. corner B. door C. chair D. window
29. A. force B. effort C. interest D. luck
30. A. story B. position C. sentence D. text
31. A. inconvenient B. embarrassing C. wrong D. unfair
32. A. laughing B. looking C. pointing D. working
33. A. duty B. direction C. help D. complaint
34 A. number B. room C. girl D. name
35. A. Eventually B. Obviously C. Generally D. Fortunately
第二节 语法填空(共10个小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分。)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
I’ve always been attracted by the ___36___(beautiful) of Chinese culture and its vast history. When we first arrived in China, my friend Tony and I expected a huge city ___37___(fill) with modern buildings, busy streets and a crowded transport system. But we were pleasantly surprised.
The first thing ___38___struck us was the space. Yes, Beijing is indeed huge, but its wide streets and green spaces made every area feel less crowded. Tian'anmen Square was the perfect example of this.The Forbidden City was ___39___ (surprise) clean and well preserved.
Everywhere we looked, there were people ___40___(tidy)and cleaning, which really left an___41___(impress) of national pride. We ___42___(concern) that few people would speak English, even in Beijing. But we found it common for Chinese people to know a few words of English. The most exciting part of our visit was riding around in the sunshine and exploring the city ___43___ofo bikes.
It was great ___44___(experience) Beijing’s landmarks in person after admiring ____45____(they) for so many years. This was our first visit to China, but certainly not our last.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 手机已经成为我们生活中的必需品，现在越来越多的中学生拥有了自己的手机。中学生使用手机有利有弊，请为Student Times写一篇投稿就中学生应不应该带手机进校园谈谈你的看法。
优点：给我们提供了很多方便，同学们可以更好地了解世界……
缺点：容易成为手机控，影响视力和健康……
你的观点：……
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写(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。
Phil was a successful businessman. One day, he went for a lunch at a new restaurant. While waiting or his meal, Phil looked at the people in the park. Suddenly, a young boy’s face caught his attention.
“Wait, do I know him ” he wondered. He walked out of the restaurant. When he approached the little boy, he saw the boy begging for money. When Phil saw the boy turn towards him, “Yes, I know him!” Phil thought. Phil knew the boy and his mother very well.
Phil was in his senior year when Melissa, the boy’s mother, joined the university as a teaching assistant. She met Phil when his teachers wanted to make him leave the university because of his poor performance. Melissa stood up for him and asked his teachers to give him one last chance.
Phil agreed to study under Melissa’s guidance and was amazed to see how she taught him the knowledge he couldn’t follow earlier. He considered her as his mentor (导师) and respected her a lot.
After graduating, Phil set up his company and applied the knowledge that Melissa had taught him. He quickly made huge profits and was always grateful to Melissa.
“Hey! What happened to your mom ” Phil asked the boy
“She hasn’t been feeling well for the past year,” the boy replied while he tried to recognize Phil. “The doctors says she needs immediate surgery (外科手术), but we can’t afford it.”
“I’m so sorry to hear that,” Phil said.
“We sold everything we owned,” the boy said. “We paid for her first operation, but now we have nothing. She needs another surgery as soon as possible.”
“I can’t believe this,” Phil said while holding back his tears. “Can you take me to the hospital I want to meet your mother.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为120左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The boy agreed and jumped into Phil’s car.
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Phil sat in the waiting room beside the boy while the doctors performed Melissa’s surgery.
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