天津河西区2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试卷（含答案）

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窗体顶端天津河西区2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试卷一、单项选择1. —How come you missed the train You arrived at the station two minutes ahead of the timetable!—________. The train had left early.A．You have got me thereB．Just my luckC．Are you kidding meD．I have no idea2. To my mother, the poem revealed a parent’s ________ when her child grows up and leaves.A．detectiveB．statueC．affectionD．fluency3. It’s thought that one’s anxiety often occurs as a result of his unsuccessful _____ to the new surroundings.A．expectationB．adaptationC．variationD．reputation4. These activities will contribute to promoting the full and equal ________ of all women in the society.A．contributionB．participationC．distributionD．donation5. He has always been ________ and fiercely competitive.A．ultimateB．numerousC．absurdD．ambitious6. A ______ person tends to take a negative view of the world, believing that all the others think that he is a total failure.A．pessimisticB．transparentC．historicalD．thoughtful7. Everything will ________ depend on what is said at the meeting with the directors next week.A．backwardsB．ultimatelyC．fluentlyD．frequently8. Usually, I feel exhausted after a tiring day so when I get home I like to ________ on the sofa and listen to music.A．leanB．breatheC．collapseD．bend9. On hearing of the news, she seemed upset but quickly ________ herself.A．restrictedB．remainedC．rejectedD．recovered10. The fall of the Berlin Wall ________ the end of the Cold War between East and West.A．weakenedB．symbolisedC．cooperatedD．diverged11. After a separation of 30 years, the twin brothers were finally ________ with each other, saying that they would treasure the time they spent together.A．qualifiedB．weakenedC．reunitedD．inspected12. We didn’t ______ that there would be snow because it was sunny when we set off.A．participateB．anticipateC．cooperateD．alternate13. Some parents believe that their children will get ________ by the music when they listen to music while doing their homework.A．distractedB．transparentC．innocentD．detected14. If city noises________ from increasing, people________ shout to be heard even at the dinner table 20 years from now.A．are not kept; will have toB．are not kept; have toC．do not keep; will have toD．do not keep; have to15. Currently, thousands of works in the Forbidden City in Beijing, with more than 1.86 million works housed there, and it would take a lifetime to see everything.A．were displayingB．are displayingC．were being displayedD．are being displayed二、完形填空I was living in Cali, Colombia. One day my younger sister decided to visit me for a holiday and I was supposed to go to meet her at the airport. I somehow lost ____16____ of the time and realized that I was leaving my home much later than I had wanted to. And to make matters ____17____, when I went outside, the rain was pouring from the sky and I couldn’t get a taxi to save my time. I ____18____ jumping on board a public bus to Palmira, where the airport was.The driver said that I would be dropped off at a crossroads which was located six kilometers away from the airport. I had no choice but to travel with the bus. The journey took ages, however. When the bus did eventually reach the previously mentioned crossroads, the driver pointed in a given ____19____ and told me that the airport was down that way. By this time, I had descended into tears. My sister would be arriving in twelve minutes, and there was no way I was going to be able to make it ____20____. Beside myself with worry, I ____21____ the driver to drive the six kilometers down to the airport to drop me off. He stood up and took a vote from the other passengers. Fortunately, they all ____22____. Thanks to them, I arrived on time. This was my first encounter with Murphy’s Law (墨菲定律): Whatever can go wrong will go wrong. And the only way to beat this devil is to take ____23____ for the outcome of all your actions. I should have made a Plan B by ____24____ the possibility that there would be no taxis available. Of course, some major victories were achieved by the very fact that they did not have a Plan B to ____25____.However, most of the situations we encounter in our lives are much less dramatic and can often be ____26____ in more ways than one. It is ____27____ to have a Plan B because you cannot always guarantee that your original plan is going to work out, and in some cases, your contingency (不测之事) plan might just be even better than your original one.Now more than ever, in this rapidly changing world, ____28____ is often the key to success. If you are prepared to bounce back when everyone else ____29____, you will be the winner. Think of your contingency plan as a form of ____30____, one that, if nothing else, can give you the peace of mind you need.16. A．heart B．sight C．track D．touch17. A．better B．easier C．funnier D．worse18. A．picked up B．checked up C．ended up D．came up19. A．station B．direction C．location D．position20. A．in time B．within time C．behind time D．ahead of time21. A．allowed B．reminded C．forced D．begged22. A．agreed B．appeared C．succeeded D．signed23. A．advice B．control C．responsibility D．risk24. A．coming into effect B．getting into trouble C．putting into practice D．taking into account25. A．approve of B．look up C．go after D．turn to26. A．accessed B．altered C．approached D．avoided27. A．dangerous B．essential C．pointless D．priceless28. A．capability B．sensibility C．reliability D．stability29. A．breaks down B．settles down C．gets over D．carries away30. A．assistance B．endurance C．guidance D．insurance三、阅读理解AHere are some of the strangest buildings in the world. Please read about them and tell us your impressions.Stone House, PortugalThe Stone House in Portugal is really similar to the famous home of the Flintstones (a film). It is built between two rocks and its architecture has impressed some of the greatest architects. The house was attacked by some bad people. The house is pretty comfortable inside, with a fireplace and everything necessary, so it is a wonderful example of modern architecture in Stone Age style!Dancing Building, Czech RepublicThe Dancing House, or “Fred and Ginger”, is situated in Prague, the Czech Republic. It is an amazing masterpiece of architecture which has its own romantic charm. There is something so sweet in the way the buildings hug each other for a dance! It has become symbol of city!Crooked House, PolandThe Crooked House in Poland has an extraordinary and amazing structure. It was built in 2003 with its design on the basis of some famous pictures of Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg. It looks as if it has been taken from a cartoon: Its design is “crooked”, but it is balanced, so it is not ugly at all, just strange! The interesting part is how builders managed to create this genius idea, but the house is a fact and everyone admires their creativity!Habitat 67, Montreal, CanadaHabitat 67 in Canada is a very interesting arrangement of cubes, which looks like the building blocks that children play with. It is pretty interesting how it was designed — it looks so original, and at the same time the building is completely stable and comfortable for living! It was created as a main attraction for the World Expo 1967, where it was officially exposed!31. Which building has a Stone Age styleA．Dancing Building.B．Stone House.C．Crooked House.D．Habitat 67.32. What makes the Dancing Building in the Czech Republic uniqueA．Its extraordinary height.B．Its historical significance.C．Its romantic charm.D．Its use of traditional materials.33. What is the design of “The Crooked House” based onA．Ancient architecture.B．Some famous pictures.C．The symbol of city.D．A traditional folk tale.34. What event is directly linked to Habitat 67’s creationA．A housing crisis in the 1960s.B．A global architecture competition.C．The World Expo of 1967.D．A children’s toy exhibition.35. What do the buildings in the passage have in commonA．They are all made of stone.B．They are all located in Europe.C．They were all built in the 20th century.D．They are all examples of unusual architectures.BWhat does it take to bring nature back into the city For Shanghai high school senior Xiao Tai, the answer lies in a 115-square-meter eco-garden within a residential community in Hongkou District. Over the past eight months, the 17-year-old created a habitat with urban wildlife.Xiao’s passion for nature began when he was a child. He immersed himself in ecological conservation through online videos, scientific databases, and hands-on activities. However, it was an encounter with a community clean-up project two years ago that shifted his focus to urban wildlife “I noticed how even a small green space can support biodiversity,” he recalled. This inspired him to create a refuge (避难所) for local species.The eco-garden has two sections. The first, a 15-square-meter plot near an internal road, was transformed from an existing greenbelt. Last summer, Xiao obtained permission from the neighborhood committee to experiment there. He planted native nectar plants (蜜源植物) and built a Benjes hedge — a pile of branches that provides shelter for small animals and attracts insects.Because of the success of this first project, the committee allocated another 100-square-meter area for further development. This area was divided into three ecological zones. One section features artificial water containers for birds and frogs. Another area has a pond to support native species, with monitoring cameras. The third zone is used to restore native plants.In early March, a hedgehog (刺猬) was captured on camera exploring the Benjes hedge. “It can rest safely here without fear of predators (捕食性动物),” shared Xiao.Xiao also put up educational signs and warnings against improper behaviors like picking plants. Every weekend afternoon, he gives guided tours, mainly for local children.Xiao hopes to involve more people in maintaining the garden in the future. “Right now, it’s just me, but others will take over as I get busier as a Senior 3 student,” he said. As he prepares for college, he plans to study ecology and continue his conservation efforts.36. What inspired Xiao Tai to create a refuge for local speciesA．His love for nature started in his childhood.B．A community clean-up project two years ago.C．His interest in urban wildlife from online videos.D．The success of the first eco-garden project.37. How did Xiao Tai get the permission to experiment in the first plot of the eco-gardenA．He applied for it through an online platform.B．He got it from the local government easily.C．He didn’t need permission as it was his own land.D．He asked the neighborhood committee for it last summer.38. What is one of the features of the second area of the eco-gardenA．It has a pond to support native species with cameras.B．It is mainly used for growing non-native plants.C．It is a place for children to play on weekends.D．It is a large open space for birds to fly freely.39. What can we infer about Xiao Tai’s future plansA．He will give up the eco-garden as he gets busier.B．He will study something unrelated to ecology in college.C．He will stop his conservation efforts after entering college.D．He hopes more people will be involved in garden maintenance.40. What is the main idea of the passageA．The importance of urban wildlife conservation.B．The different sections of an eco-garden in Shanghai.C．How a high school student created an eco-garden in the city.D．The role of neighborhood committees in environmental projects.CThere are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health, wealth and other comforts of life, one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things: the pleasant parts of conversation, the well prepared dishes, the goodness of the wine and the fine weather. They enjoy all the cheerful things. Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things. Therefore, they are continually dissatisfied. By their remarks, they sour the pleasure of society, offend many people, and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. If this turn of mind was founded in nature, such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation. It grows into n habit, unknown to its possessors. The habit may be strong, but it may be cured when those who have it realize it had effects on their interests and tastes. I hope this little warning may be of service to them, and help them change this habit.Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination, it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck. Those people offend many others; nobody loves them, and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect. This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments. If they aim at getting some advantages in social position, or fortune, nobody wishes them success. Nor will anyone start, step or speak a word to favor their hopes. If they bring on themselves public objections, no one will defend or excuse them, and many will join to criticize their wrong doings. These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing, without worrying needlessly about themselves and others. If they do not, it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them. Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient, especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.41. People who are unhappy ____________ .A．always consider things differently from othersB．usually are affected by the results of certain thingsC．usually misunderstand what others think or sayD．always discover the unpleasant side of certain things42. The phrase “sour the pleasure of society” most nearly means “________“.A．have a good taste with social lifeB．make others unhappyC．tend to scold others openlyD．enjoy the pleasure of life43. We can conclude from the passage that ________.A．we should pity all such unhappy peopleB．such unhappy people are dangerous to social lifeC．people can get rid of the habit of unhappinessD．unhappy people cannot understand happy persons44. If such unhappy persons insist on keeping the habit, the author suggests that people should __________ .A．prevent any communication with themB．show no respect and politeness to themC．persuade them to recognize the bad effectsD．quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes45. In this passage, the writer mainly ___________ .A．describes two types of people in our 1ife who have negative effect on othersB．give some examples to laugh at the unhappy people in our societyC．suggests the unhappy people should get rid of the habits of unhappinessD．tells people get away from unhappy people and how to be happy in life四、阅读表达Just like everyone, I have experienced ups and downs in my life. I am an aerospace engineer from India, I was told by my relatives, close friends and others that it was hard for a non-IT student to pursue a master’s degree in IT and graduate from a US university.I had never taken courses related to computers or programming. I was never interested in being a programmer, but things changed. I became so fascinated with the convenience IT has brought to our life that I made up my mind in chasing a master’s degree in IT.At first, I came across too many difficulties and ing from a middle-class family, the huge cost per credit was a big issue. My English accent was terrible. Most importantly, the courses seemed impossible at first. Although I felt so discouraged and frustrated, I never thought of giving up.Then I decided to choose my university because it promised its students to help them learn practically. During my first month, it was difficult to understand the Americans’ accent and finish my assignments. But I never gave in. I walked two miles to the university every day so that I could use my travel money to buy a meal. I started looking for jobs and I got an offer to work as a student assistant, which meant lifting benches and chairs every day.I took all these challenges as my chances, and I believed that hard work was my strength. Right now I am graduating with a GPA of 3.96/4 and a job offer from a multinational company that has asked me to start right after graduation.When you have a dream to realize, there is nothing that can stop you. All you need is the diligence and persistence. Hard work always pays off. Having a determined will is also necessary.46. Why did the author’s family and friends say that it was hard for him to pursue a master’s degree in IT (no more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________47. What did the author do when he worked as a student assistant (no more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________48. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3 (no more than 10 words)________________________________________________________________49. What made the author graduate with a higher GPA and a good job offer (no more than 15 words)________________________________________________________________50. How does the author’s story inspire you (no more than 25 words)________________________________________________________________五、书面表达51. 我们经常会面对需要做选择的情况，并且希望自己能确定哪个是正确的选择。然而，我们永远不知道哪些选择会极大地改变我们的生活。应对这种情况的最佳方式是从我们做出选择的经历以及它们带来的后果中学习。请你以The Power of Choice: A Life-Changing Decision为题，根据自己的经历写一篇英语演讲稿，要点包括：（1）在学习或生活中你经历过的一次重要选择；（2）你作出选择的过程及结果；（3）你从这件事中收获的经验教训。注意：（1）词数不少于100；（2）可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯。The Power of Choice: A Life-Changing Decision___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________参考答案单项选择1.B 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.B 8.C 9.D 10.B 11.C 12.B 13.A 14.A 15.D完形填空16.C 17.D 18.C 19.B 20.A 21.D 22.A 23.C 24.D 25.D 26.C 27.B 28.A 29.A 30.D阅读理解31.B 32.C 33.B 34.C 35.D 36.B 37.D 38.A 39.D 40.C 41.D 42.B 43.C 44.A 45.C阅读表达标准答46.He was a non-IT student.47.He lifted benches and chairs.48.He met many difficulties at first.49.His hard work, diligence and persistence.50.Never give up when facing difficulties and stick to your dream.书面表达范文The Power of Choice: A Life-Changing DecisionLife is full of choices, and some decisions can totally change our path. Last year, I faced a vital choice between giving up my weak physics or sticking to it.At that time, my physics grades kept falling, and I wanted to drop it to spend more time on my favorite subjects. But my teacher told me escaping difficulty would never make progress. After thinking for days, I chose to keep learning physics. I made daily exercise plans and asked teachers for help regularly. Gradually, my scores improved greatly in the final exam.This choice taught me a valuable lesson: running away from troubles solves nothing. True growth comes from bravely facing challenges. Every choice carries power, and we should learn from its results to become better versions of ourselves.