湖北省武昌实验中学2025-2026学年高二下学期3月阶段性检测英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

高二年级三月阶段性检测
英语试卷
考试时间：2026年3月27日下午14:00—16:00 试卷满分：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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
1. What is the man going to do next
A. Have dinner. B. Attend a party. C. Go shopping.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In a stadium. C. In a classroom.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Get a new bicycle.
B. Buy a second-hand bicycle.
C. Save money for something else.
4. How much does the man tip the woman
A. $9. B. $10. C. $19.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A tourist attraction. B. Plans for vacation. C. Animals in Alaska.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Shop assistant and customer.
B. Father and daughter.
C. Doctor and patient.
7. How is Alice’s skin condition
A. Normal. B. Oily. C. Dry.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What fruit does the woman want to eat
A. A pear. B. A banana. C. An orange.
9. Why does the man refuse to share the fruit
A. It is not big enough.
B. Its flavor isn’t very good.
C. It’s against his cultural tradition.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What did the man’s parents stop him from doing
A. Eating too much.
B. Using dirty hands to eat food.
C. Swallowing food quickly.
11. What did the woman’s mother scare her with
A. Being sent to the prison.
B. Being infected by bacteria.
C. Being taken away by a monster.
12. What does the woman think of her mother’s lie
A. Understandable. B. Meaningless. C. Funny.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. When is the woman supposed to hand in her essay
A. By next Monday. B. By next Tuesday. C. By next Friday.
14. Why is the woman behind with her writing class
A. She was ill for a week.
B. She found it too difficult.
C. She was busy with a performance.
15. How does the man find his college life
A. Busy. B. Boring. C. Colorful.
16. What does the woman want to do next Wednesday
A. See an exhibition. B. Go to a ball. C. Watch a play.
听下面一段对话，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Where is the cemetery located
A. In a mountainous area. B. Beside an animal reserve. C. Near the Anacostia River.
18. Why do cemetery officials use goats to kill the weeds
A. To develop local economy.
B. To protect the environment.
C. To reduce the cost.
19. Who is Mary Bowen
A. A company owner. B. A program director. C. An environmental expert.
20. What is used to keep the goats from leaving the cemetery
A. A wooden fence. B. An electronic fence. C. A brick wall.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
AI has officially moved out of sci-fi movies and into our daily work, changing how we solve problems. If you’re just starting out, a beginner’s AI course will help you get a handle on what AI is and how you can start using it.
What exactly is a beginner’s AI course
A beginner’s AI course is not designed to turn you into an expert. You won’t be digging through complex academic papers. The point is to pull back the curtain on the fundamental ideas behind the technology in a way that just makes sense.
Criteria for an ideal beginner’s AI course
· Beginner focus: Cut technical terms and explain concepts clearly.
· Practical learning: Provide examples and use cases that show how AI is being used.
· Reliable instruction: Invite well-known institutions and experts in the field.
· High engagement: Mix things up with videos, exercises, and projects.
· Good value: Offer both free and paid options that really deliver.
A comparison of the best beginner’s AI courses
Course Name Best For Price Duration
Elements of AI Anyone wanting to understand the basics without math. Free 15-30 hours (self-paced)
Generative AI for Everyone Interactive, practical learning for Gen AI. Paid subscription 3 hours
Google AI Essentials Gaining practical skills for daily tasks. Free trial 5 hours
Microsoft’s AI for Beginners Eager learners who want an advanced, structured course. Free 12 weeks (self-paced)
Whatever you want, there’s an option that fits — and your AI learning journey starts now!
1．What is the aim of a beginner’s AI course
A．To teach AI basics. B．To guide academic research.
C．To train IT experts. D．To solve technical problems.
2．What is a feature of an ideal beginner’s AI course
A．Live streaming from experts. B．Practical AI usage in reality.
C．Free access to remote learning. D．Clear definition of technical terms.
3．Which course best suits learners who prefer the basics and a flexible schedule
A．Elements of AI. B．Generative AI for Everyone.
C．Google AI Essentials. D．Microsoft’s AI for Beginners.
B
Mark Twain’s words strike a deep chord (心弦) with writers, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” This quote shows the tiring process of rewriting a novel. The first draft feels like an exciting first date — full of promise and relaxation. You finish with a broad smile, imagining readers applauding your brilliance.
But that honeymoon period lasts only about 48 hours. Soon, the sinking feeling sets in as you revisit your draft, realizing the hard part has just begun. Rewriting is where real writers emerge. It’s time to dig deep, pulling out the tools and techniques you’ve gathered over the years. You revisit your favorite authors, hoping they’ll offer guidance for navigating the rocky road of revision.
Rewriting demands you comb through each sentence, ensuring it contains the exact right word. Every character must earn its place in the story, and each chapter should contribute meaningfully to the narrative. Even your beloved pieces of dialogue may need to be cut.
I learned this while working on my novel. The rewriting process haunted (萦绕) me, and I often questioned if the effort was worth it. One night, nearing 2 a.m. after an exhausting session, I thought about abandoning my work. That’s when I came across the film In Time, which highlighted my deepest fear: the time invested in my novel. At that moment, I struck a deal with myself. I decided to cease the self-criticism and recapture the joy that fueled my writing. I committed to evaluating my work page by page, asking, “Do I love it ” If not, I replaced it.
Here’s my advice: reawaken your passion and examine your work one page at a time. Writing is a journey, and the rewriting period bridges inspiration and a satisfying finished product. Remember, the “right word” is the key to excellence.
4．What do Mark Twain’s words imply
A．Revising is a rocky road. B．Readers’ feeling matters.
C．Quoting precisely is a must. D．The first draft rarely falls short.
5．What does the author think of rewriting
A．Time-wasting. B．Labor-saving. C．Heartbreaking. D．Painstaking.
6．What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Which word should be highlighted. B．Why the writing process is questioned.
C．What the film In Time talks about. D．How the passion for rewriting is fueled.
7．What does the author’s advice show
A．The role of inspiration in writing.
B．The importance of proper wording.
C．The reason for making rewriting unique.
D．The journey to creating an excellent product.
C
Researchers from the University of Buenos Aires have successfully used a robotic tutor to teach the male chingolo, a kind of small bird in South America, a song that was once part of the species’ culture but had been lost for more than half a century.
Male chingolos learn their unique, two-second melody from adult males. “It is a distinctive song — like a fingerprint, but learned,” says one of the researchers. “It serves to attract females and protect territory. It is the bird’s way of saying, “This is me, and here I am.” However, urbanization and habitat loss have broken this learning chain, causing local song “dialects” to disappear.
Driven by this problem, researchers took on a pioneering task: bringing back a song that had disappeared from the wild — known only from a musical record made in the 1960s — to a population of chingolos.
Using physics-based modeling of the bird’s vocal tract (声道) , the team first created an accurate artificial version of the lost song. They then engineered this model into a physical device designed to broadcast the forgotten melody — a “robotic tutor.” This artificial song was introduced to the chingolos in the park during their critical learning period from October to February. The sessions took place during peak singing hours and were limited to a maximum of eight hours. There were random pauses (停顿) in between so that the birds interpreted the playback from the three devices placed in the area as a real exchange, as if these devices were responding to each other. This stimulated the birds’ vocal responses.
The results were impressive. Young chingolos learned and adopted the song, though they added their own population’s “accent” to the final trill (颤音) , which showed that their singing is shaped by learned behaviors and inborn characteristics.
“This is about preserving not just genetic, but cultural biodiversity,” says another researcher. The team is now developing AI systems to automatically identify individual bird songs and planning to study cultural spread in bird populations to ensure that bird culture is not lost again.
8．Why did the researchers teach the birds the song
A．To save an endangered species. B．To study the birds’ brain structure.
C．To develop new robotic devices. D．To preserve the birds’ cultural heritage.
9．What is a role of chingolos’ song
A．It keeps hunters away from them. B．It helps them adapt to urban growth.
C．It functions as their social identity. D．It makes them remember their habitat.
10．What is the purpose of the random pauses
A．To protect the birds’ vocal tract. B．To test the birds’ reaction speed.
C．To push the birds to catch the beat. D．To trick the birds into interaction.
11．What can we learn from chingolos’ learning results
A．The song has spread to other bird species. B．Their singing shows special vocal features.
C．Their response to the song needs improving. D．The effectiveness depends on their population.
D
When you rub (摩擦) a balloon on your skin, it produces electricity — a familiar example of charge separation (电荷分离), a process in which opposite charges are separated, creating electric potential. Similarly, raindrops striking a narrow tube create a tiny yet significant burst of energy. Now, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have tapped into this effect to generate electricity using rain-like droplets.
Conventional hydropower (水力发电) relies on large water flows, which only work in places like rivers. For smaller, slower flows, researchers have explored charge separation. They use a tube to let water flow through it continuously. Charges gather on the surface that the water touches. In this way, researchers can collect charges, but it is far from effective.
To solve this problem, the NUS team built a special device. At both ends of the device — the top of the newly-designed tube (about 2 millimeters in width), and the water-collecting cup at the bottom — electrical wires were placed to harvest charges. First, water is released from a metal needle, forming rain-like droplets. When these droplets enter the tube, their impacts create “plug flow,” in which the water forms mini columns separated by air gaps. This flow is crucial because it allows more surface contact and more time for charges to build up, generating up to 100, 000times more charge separation than continuous flow. As charged droplets exit the tube and fall into the cup, charges build up in the water, creating an electric current. In tests, four tubes produced enough electricity to power 12 LED lights continuously for 20 seconds.
According to the study’s lead author, this model shows how rain can be used to generate clean electricity effectively and sustainably, especially in rainy places such as Singapore. Its potential is enormous, as it offers an alternative energy source even in cities. Imagine a rain collection device on your roof, producing small amounts of electricity whenever it rains — a small step for a raindrop, but a giant leap for sustainable energy technology.
12．What problem do the NUS researchers aim to solve
A．The difficulty of separating charges. B．The lack of clean electricity sources.
C．The inefficiency of charge harvesting. D．The damage of traditional hydropower.
13．Which of the following best illustrates “plug flow”
A． B． C． D．
14．What is the last paragraph mainly about concerning the model
A．Its potential cost in urban areas. B．Its promising use in green energy.
C．Its complex design for rain power. D．Its practical need for more devices.
15．What is a suitable title for the text
A．Revolutionary Energy from Raindrops B．Urgent Demand for Sustainable Energy
C．Capturing Raindrops through Innovation D．Turning Charge Separation into Electricity
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 asked for a reasoning or answer to a question, do you find yourself-needing to explain your thoughts at length, going into too much detail to ensure that your points are made ____16____.
You tend to explain something in more detail — than required and beyond what is useful.
____17____ For someone asking a question, an overexplained answer can be quite confusing when a direct and simple response just works. However, for the person answering, they feel worried that the “direct and simple response’’ doesn’t get across enough information.
Overexplaining may start from a young age, especially for those who grew up in a house where they felt like they weren’t listened to or heard. ____18____This fear can follow into adulthood and lead to a need to explain everything so that they’re not punished again. Overexplaining might have developed as a handling strategy and defence mechanism, making it hard to stop, especially when coupled with a fear of rejection or being abandoned.
It’s hard to stop overexplaining when it’s hardwired into your brain. The key is being aware and noticing when you’re explaining more than you should. Once you recognize it, you can try to hold back a little, It takes time to learn how to wrestle with the urge to say more. ____19____.
One of the hardest things is learning to “just say no”, When you’re asked to do something you don’t really want to do, it can be difficult not to explain in detail. ____20____In truth, the overexplanation is more to ease your sense of guilt. However, you don’t owe anyone an explanation in a decline. It’s perfectly okay to simply say, “No, but thank you for the offer.”
A．In this case you are overexplaining.
B．But it gets easier with more practice.
C．You feel sorry for what you have explained.
D．Overexplaining upsets both ends of the conversation.
E．They were worried about the environment they grew up in.
F．Maybe they even got punished without a chance to explain.
G．By overexplaining, you intend to save the other person’s feelings.
第三部分 英语知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My mother was the most horrible cook, unbelievably bad at it.
Her problem was the lack of _________ — far from being bad, she thought she was _________. But underneath that, it was a set of misunderstandings, any one of which would have been enough to make you _________ to eat at her house. She thought everything could be _________ by a dried apricot (杏). She was extremely experimental but ignored basic _________. So when she died earlier this year, I _________ many things would make me _________ her, but none of the things would be edible. The only _________ thought I could have would be: “Thank God. I never have to eat that peanut soup again, which had an apricot in it.”
And I have to talk about her apple tree. It’s just a _________ tree, but it produces enough apples to _________ an army over a mountain. For three months of every year, I could never go and see her without her saying, “Please take some apples,” and handing me a huge basket. I would say, “No, nobody in my _________ likes apples and I don’t even like _________.” and she’d go, “How about just these 37 apples at the top ”, and I’d go, “No.”
Of course, this autumn, I’ve been _________ by the need to finish them all. I’ve made a lot of things with apples, and I’ve eaten vast amounts of food that are apple-associated. As the _________ draws to a close, I can’t _________ enough: eat your mother’s apples while she’s still alive. They’re quite tasty.
21．A．self-discipline B．self-knowledge C．self-respect D．self-pity
22．A．responsible B．elegant C．attractive D．brilliant
23．A．rush B．hate C．need D．expect
24．A．lifted B．ruined C．created D．saved
25．A．manners B．principles C．services D．tools
26．A．justified B．worried C．figured D．criticized
27．A．think of B．come across C．argue with D．call upon
28．A．food-related B．time-honored C．well-intentioned D．good-natured
29．A．huge B．tough C．regular D．beautiful
30．A．follow B．power C．defeat D．anticipate
31．A．company B．school C．town D．family
32．A．treats B．candy C．cuisines D．fruit
33．A．spared B．interrupted C．possessed D．rejected
34．A．season B．project C．celebration D．festival
35．A．care B．respect C．stress D．laugh
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。
Since the Paris Olympics, interest in rock climbing has grown across China. Climbing gyms nationwide have reported ____36____ significant rise in bookings, especially during weekends and after work on weekdays. ____37____ (meet) the increased demand, more climbing gyms are being established.
The appeal of rock climbing lies in the sense of freedom it represents, as well as the ____38____ (combine) of physical strength, flexibility, mental focus, and problem-solving skills it requires. Bouldering, a popular form of indoor climbing, illustrates this well. The same route can ____39____ (complete) in multiple ways, varying in movements, speed, and energy use. Solving these challenges feels like completing a puzzle and ____40____ (bring) a strong sense of achievement. As Leo, a climbing enthusiast, puts it, “Figuring out how to deal with new challenges is part of ____41____ I enjoy. I’m not into repetitive exercises, and climbing keeps things fresh with every new route.”
The ____42____ (welcome) and supportive atmosphere at climbing gyms adds to the positive experience. While climbers usually focus on their own routes, they often receive encouragement ____43____ (enthusiastic) offered by those in the rest area when facing challenging moments. “Climbing can be an individual pursuit or a shared activity,” said Chen, manager of a gym in Shanghai. “It can accommodate different social ____44____ (preference).”
Experts believe that _____45_____ a trendy and youthful activity, climbing’s popularity will continue to grow.
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，上周你参加了市美术馆在你校组织的“艺术进校园”活动。请给你的英国朋友Alex写一封邮件分享此次经历，内容包括：
(1)活动内容；
(2)你的感想。
注意：1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
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Yours,
Lihua
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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
We were joking in the classroom when Mrs. Virginia DeView asked us to be silent. “Now,” she said smiling, “we are going to discover our professions.” Our professions We stared at each other. We were only 13 and 14 years old. This teacher was crazy. That. was pretty much how the kids looked at Virginia DeView. Because of her physical appearance and demanding teaching, most of us just ignored her brilliance.
“Yes, you will all be searching for your future professions,” she continued with a light on her face. “You will each write a research paper on a career you might pursue. Each of you will have to interview someone in your field and give an oral report.”
All of us were confused. Who knows what they want to do at 13 I liked art, singing and writing. But I was terrible at art, and when I sang, my sisters screamed, “Oh, please shut up.” The only thing left was writing. Finally, most of us students had selected something; I picked journalism.
This meant I had to interview a newspaper reporter in person, and I was terrified. Finally, I sat down in front of a reporter, barely able to speak. Realizing I was terrified, he shared stories that had stayed with him long after they were printed. He talked about moments when a few lines in a newspaper helped someone be seen, or when telling the truth made a real difference in a stranger’s life. He understood the power of words - and why he could never walk away from this job.
A few days later, I gave my oral report totally from memory. I had been so engaged and I got an A for the project. I felt a great pride. For the first time, I realized that writing quietly stayed with me, becoming a real part of my life.
However, as I approached university, my family urged me to consider a more practical path and I ended up majoring in business. But I had no real interest in it. The courses felt foreign and I often found myself lost, unsure where I belonged.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then I remembered Virginia DeView and the seed she had planted in my mind.
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Having graduated with honors in journalism, I went to thank her in person.
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参考答案
1．A 2．B 3．A
4．A 5．D 6．D 7．B
8．D 9．C 10．D 11．B
12．C 13．D 14．B 15．A
16．A 17．D 18．F 19．B 20．G
21．B 22．D 23．B 24．A 25．B 26．C 27．A 28．A 29．C 30．B 31．D 32．D 33．C 34．A 35．C
36．a 37．To meet 38．combination 39．be completed 40．brings 41．what 42．welcoming 43．enthusiastically 44．preferences 45．as
46．Dear Alex,
I’m writing to share with you the “Art Comes to Campus” activity at our school last week. It was organized by the city art museum to bring art closer to the students.
I was really impressed by the remarkable paintings and intricate sculptures, which provided a chance for me to appreciate the artistic techniques behind these works. What excited me most was that I even tried my hand at some simple sketching!
The activity not only refined my taste in art, but inspired me to look at the world through an artist’s eyes. I’d love to hear if you have taken part in similar events at your school. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
47．One possible version:
Then I remembered Virginia DeView and the seed she had planted in my mind. Her belief in my potential echoed loudly, silencing my doubts. Realizing that ignoring my passion was like betraying myself, I bravely switched my major to journalism, despite my family’s concerns. The transition was tough, yet every article felt like coming home. I poured my heart into uncovering truths, just as that reporter had inspired me. My grades soared, not from force, but because I finally loved what I was learning. The confusion vanished, replaced by a clear sense of purpose.
Having graduated with honors in journalism, I went to thank her in person. Walking into her classroom, I found her still teaching with that same demanding brilliance. When I shared my journey, her eyes lit up with pride. “I knew you had it in you,” she said softly. She explained her tough exterior was just a tool to unlock hidden potential. Holding her hand, I thanked her for seeing the writer in a confused teenager. That day, the circle was complete; the teacher who ignited my dream now witnessed its fulfillment.