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大庆铁人中学 2024 级高二上学期期末考试
英 语
2026.01
本试卷共10 页，分选择题和非选择题，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到
答题卡上。
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
段对话读两遍。
1. Who will come to the ball?
A. Michelle. B. Karen. C. Lisa.
2. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Waitress and customer.
3. Where are the speakers most probably?
A. At an office. B. At a restaurant. C. At a convenience store.
4. What are the speakers going to do at the beach?
A. Enjoy the sunset. B. Take a walk. C. Attend a party.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Dale’s travel experience.
B. The beautiful weather.
C. The Statue of Liberty.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 1 页 共 10 页6. What is Grace’s plan for tomorrow?
A. Washing clothes. B. Visiting her uncle. C. Going to Disneyland.
7. Why does the man talk to Grace?
A. To ask a favor. B. To express thanks. C. To extend an invitation.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the magazine about?
A. Photography skills. B. Travel stories. C. Famous cities.
9. What does Alan plan to do for the magazine?
A. Write his personal travel experiences.
B. Provide his daily life photos.
C. Draw some pictures.
10. What does Alan want to be in the future?
A. A photographer. B. A tour guide. C. A writer.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does Emma usually do from 9:00 am to 10:30 am?
A. She eats snacks. B. She plays outside. C. She watches cartoons.
12. When does Emma begin to take a nap?
A. At 12:40 pm. B. At 1:15 pm. C. At 2:15 pm.
13. What is an essential requirement for the babysitter?
A. Knowing CPR.
B. Being fluent in English.
C. Having some experience.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What does blue stand for in James’ design?
A. Freedom. B. Courage. C. Peace.
15. What does James think of Nadira Ganji’s design?
A. Amazing. B. Awful. C. Simple.
16. What is the woman doing?
A. Attending a lecture. B. Hosting a ceremony. C. Conducting an interview.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What will the tourists do this morning?
A. Eat at the largest restaurant in Shanghai.
B. Visit the tallest building in the world.
C. Try the fastest elevator worldwide.
18. Where will the tourists go this afternoon?
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 2 页 共 10 页A. The Bund. B. Yu Garden. C. The Shanghai Tower.
19. How will the tourists get to Zhujiajiao Water Town?
A. By bus. B. By boat. C. By train.
20. How long will the trip last?
A. One day. B. Two days. C. Three days.
第二部分 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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Every December, dictionaries worldwide pick their Words of the Year — terms (术语) that show how
people talked and understood the world that year. In 2025, these chosen words are quite special. They
cover topics like AI and popular but meaningless online content. Here are some 2025 Words of the Year
from different dictionaries.
• Oxford word of the year: Rage bait
If you’ve spent the year being fooled into feeling angry by a headline, video, or image that is
designed on purpose to ruin your mood, congratulations — you’ve been rage baited. Oxford’s pick reflects
the rise of content designed to annoy or divide people. In other words, the Internet’s favourite thing.
• Macquarie Dictionary word of the year: AI slop
Slightly more abstract, but still perfect-fitting, Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary chose a term that
only could have been created in 2025. “AI slop” describes generative-AI output that feels lazy, empty, or
just wrong. If you clicked on that video of cats dancing, you’ve been a victim of AI slop.
• Cambridge Dictionary word of the year: Parasocial
Cambridge went with a word that’s been slowly building up for years: “parasocial”. Originally an
academic term, it now broadly describes the one-sided relationships we form with creators, celebrities,
and influencers. It’s the perfect description for an era where you know your favourite YouTuber’s morning
routine, or the personal details of a TikToker’s breakup, but they don’t know you exist.
• Dictionary.com word of the year: 67
Honestly, we still don’t know what this means, but Dictionary.com did something different this year
with “67”, a number that took on new meaning in 2025. While its specific meaning is context-dependent
— originally coming from TikTok — this choice shows that language has developed far beyond just
letters.
21.Which of the following is an example of “rage bait”?
A. A video of cute cats dancing online.
B. A headline designed to make readers angry.
C. An AI-written story with no real meaning.
D. A number that becomes popular on TikTok.
22. Which Word of the Year has an uncertain but context-based meaning?
A. Rage bait B. AI slop C. Parasocial D. 67
23. What is unusual about the 2025 Words of the Year?
A. They focus on traditional culture.
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 3 页 共 10 页B. They are all from daily communication.
C. They connect with AI and online content.
D. They are created by major dictionaries.
B
The love story of Phil and Kim includes a tale they’ll laugh about for years to come. The day Kim
accepted Phil’s proposal of marriage, the couple decided to take engagement (订婚) photos in Park City,
Utah. The snowy mountains created a picturesque background, which they believed would preserve their
engagement memories forever. But little did they know this dreamy setting would turn into a chaotic mix
of emotions.
Not long into the shoot, Kim was surprised to find her engagement ring had slipped off when the
photographer asked her to do a pose in which she placed her hand onto Phil’s chest. Kim remembered
picking up snow and throwing it in the air minutes before. The odds were that the ring broke away from
her finger then. Hearts sinking, they tracked back along their route. It was a fruitless search. They felt their
blood freeze.
Learning of it, the skiers nearby got involved. Hours passed and it seemed hopeless even with a metal
detector. When told they would have to wait until spring to locate the ring, the couple were close to a
mental breakdown.
But then a blinding flash in the snow caught a skier’s eye. It was the diamond ring! Phil turned this
wild adventure into something even more unforgettable. Accompanied by the cheers of kind strangers, he
dropped to one knee, ring in hand, and proposed again. Kim was overcome with relief and joy.
A moment of heartache turns into a life-long memory. The couple will look back on their engagement
photos with laughter, tears and appreciation as they tell their story.
24. Why did the couple choose the snowy mountains as background?
A. They were engaged in the snowy mountains of Park City.
B. They wanted to take photos in a fashionable tourist spot.
C. They thought the mountains would bring mixed feelings.
D. They wanted to keep a lasting memory of their engagement.
25. When did they find her engagement ring was missing?
A. When they felt cold in the snow.
B. When Kim threw snow into the air.
C. When Kim extended her hand in a pose.
D. When the photographer shot in the snow.
26. What caused the finding of the ring?
A. The skiers used metal detectors.
B. The spring melted the snow.
C. A skier used a flashlight to spot the ring.
D. The ring reflected the sunlight.
27. Which saying best describes the story?
A. Every cloud has a silver lining. B. It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
C. No pain, no gain. D. All roads lead to Rome.
C
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 4 页 共 10 页The debate has lasted for more than a century: Does birth order shape personality, or are ideas about
responsible firstborns and creative youngest children weak stereotypes? Although several previous studies
suggested there was little evidence for meaningful differences, a study published on Monday argues that
there is an effect after all.
In one of the largest studies ever conducted on birth order, family size and personality, Canadian
researchers gathered data from more than 700,000 volunteers and found that on average, middle children
scored higher than their siblings on traits seen as important for cooperation. Scores for the same traits
were also higher in families with more children, suggesting that people may be more likely to develop a
cooperative personality when they are raised as part of a bigger group.
Although the effects were not large, the researchers believe the findings challenge earlier
conclusions. “The weight of that evidence now indicates that personality trait levels do differ as a function
of birth order and sibship size,” wrote Michael Ashton and Kiboom Lee in Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences.
Interest in birth order goes back a long way. In 1874, Francis Galton examined English scientists and
argued that firstborns benefited from greater parental attention. Later, psychologist Alfred Adler suggested
that firstborns tended to be conscientious, youngest children creative, and middle children peacemakers,
though some viewed them as “forgotten children.”
Earlier research found firstborns to be slightly smarter than later-born children, a pattern also
observed in the Canadian study. Beyond intelligence, the researchers identified differences in cooperative
traits. People with more siblings scored higher on agreeableness and honesty-humility, with middle
children showing a small additional advantage.
The findings suggest that if an only child and a person from a family of six were chosen at random,
there was a 60% chance that the more agreeable would be from the family of six. “You can’t tell much
about the personality of a given individual from their birth order or family size, even though there are
clear differences when averaging across many people. Anyway, having more siblings fosters a more
cooperative personality, while being a middle child calls for good bonds with younger and older siblings,”
Lee said.
28. What can we learn from the study results?
A. Only middle children develop cooperative traits.
B. Birth order shapes personality more than family size.
C. Family size may contribute to cooperative personality.
D. Middle children have better academic performances.
29. Why does the author mention Galton and Adler in Para 4?
A. To explain how to be more cooperative.
B. To trace the historical interest in birth order.
C. To describe Canadian psychologists’ methods.
D. To emphasize the neglect of middle children today.
30. What do Lee’s words in the last paragraph suggest?
A. Statistical differences are practically meaningless.
B. Birth order and family size have no effect on personality.
C. Children from big families are bound to be more agreeable.
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 5 页 共 10 页D. Birth order alone cannot determine an individual’s personality.
31. What is the text most probably taken from?
A. A science article. B. A psychology textbook.
C. A personal biography. D. A research proposal.
D
If you’ve ever let unworn clothes fill your room just because they were expensive, or followed
through on plans you hated because you’d already bought tickets, you’re familiar with the sunk cost
effect.
“The sunk cost effect is the general tendency for people to continue an action, or continue consuming
or pursuing an option, if they’ve invested time or money or some resource in it, ” says Christopher
Olivola, the author of a paper on the topic published in the journal Psychological Science. “That effect is
negative if it is pushing you to do things that are making you unhappy or worse off.”
Sticking with the plan, even when it no longer serves you, could be an attempt to correct cognitive
dissonance(认知失调) : the mental disconnect between paying for something and not getting the expected
return on investment. It could also be an automatic reaction to regret. Or, Olivola says, it could be an
attempt to convince others, and ourselves, that we’re not wasteful.
You still feel the guilt of “wasting” money even when it’s not your own. In one experiment, Olivola
asked participants to imagine that they felt full after eating a few bites of rich cake at a party. Participants
were asked to imagine that they had bought the cake themselves, or that someone else had purchased it.
They were then asked whether they’d finish the cake, despite feeling full. Regardless of who had bought
the cake —friends, strangers or the participants themselves — people were far more likely to say they’d
keep eating the expensive cake.
Olivola says it’s not totally clear why we feel so pressured to honor others’ investments about as
much as we honor our own, but people should try to overcome both versions of the sunk cost effect.
“What’s done is done,” Olivola says. “ There’s nothing you can do to regain money that’s lost —
and pursuing something that makes you unhappy not only isn’t going to get your money back, but it’s also
going to make you worse off, You’re just digging a deeper hole.”
32. What strategy does the author use to define the sunk cost effect?
A. Explaining research findings.
B. Comparing opposing opinions.
C. Listing examples and quoting expert words.
D. Presenting problems and introducing solutions.
33. Which is a reason people get caught in the sunk cost trap?
A. To explore alternative options.
B. To avoid making similar mistakes again.
C. To make the most of the time and money spent.
D. To overcome the conflict caused by past failed investments.
34. What does the cake experiment illustrate?
A. We seem terrified of losing our possessions.
B. We are guilty of pursuing material pleasures.
C. We feel responsible for others’wasted money.
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 6 页 共 10 页D. We ignore our inner thoughts to accommodate others.
35. What can we infer about the key to overcoming the sunk cost effect?
A. List all sunk costs before our actions.
B. Focus on the future benefits of giving up.
C. Follow our heart when making decisions.
D. Value mental health instead of physical gains.
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
Keep Sight of Dry Eye
Do your eyes feel uncomfortable or dry? If so, you might have dry eye syndrome (综合征).
____36____ It can affect the enjoyment of social activities and your ability to focus on your studies. But
solutions for dry eyes do exist, so read on.
In the past, dry eye syndrome was mainly a condition experienced by older adults, but it now affects
many young people as well. Dry eye often results from overuse of computers or smartphones, which
causes the user to blink (眨眼) less. Since blinking helps keep our eyes wet, a lack (缺少) of it can lead to
dry eye. ____37____ As a result, those who spend a lot of time indoors are particularly at risk. Finally,
wearing a medical mask can cause dry eye, since breathing with a mask on can force air out through the
top of the mask and into our eyes.
____38____The first step toward prevention is cleanliness. When you wash your face, clean your
eyes with a mild soap. Then, cover your eyes with a warm, wet cloth. Preventing dry eye also means
avoiding tiredness in the eyes, so take frequent breaks when using your computer. While you’re on a
computer break, focus on blinking, making sure that you close your eyes fully on each blink. ____39____
Another way to prevent dry eye is to drink more water. For good overall health, experts advise drinking 8
to 10 glasses of water per day, which will increase tear production.
If you suffer from dry eye syndrome, these steps can go a long way toward making your eyes feel
better. However, if the problem doesn’t go away, then it’s time to see a doctor. ____40____
A. After all, your health is worth keeping an eye on.
B. Blinking can help protect the surface of your eyes.
C. This happens when you don’t produce enough tears.
D. Air-conditioning and fans also contribute to dry eye.
E. Limit screen time and take breaks from staring at screens.
F. Treatments for dry eyes can include eye exercises and eye drops.
G. All it takes is a few lifestyle changes to prevent and treat dry eye syndrome.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，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。
Into the Rapids
Wyatt and his team were on the Arkansas River, paddling (划桨) through one of Colorado’s deepest
canyons (峡谷). Brody, their guide had ___41____ that some parts of the stream would be rapid. Just
seconds later, they managed to ____42___ another raft（木筏） trapped on a rock by intentionally hitting
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 7 页 共 10 页it. But the momentum (冲力) caused their own raft to enter some ____43___ water too quickly.
Before they could do anything, the raft ___44____ into the canyon wall. As it jumped back, Wyatt
lost his ____45____ and was thrown backward, right into the ____46___. The water flowed very fast and
the waves beat him violently. He caught breaths whenever he could. He looked over his shoulder,
____47____ to see Brody throwing him the lifeline, but he’d already moved 50 yards ahead of the raft.
He knew he had to get out of this situation himself. “Don’t be ___48____. Calm down.” Wyatt told
himself, trying to remember the safety talk Brody had given to them. He rolled onto his back, pointing his
feet downstream to a cushion (缓冲) any possible rocks he might ___49___.
When the river ____50____ for a moment, Wyatt was able to catch his breath. Around the
___51____, he saw the riverbank. Then he saw something even more ____52____. The raft they’d freed
earlier was pulled up alongside the riverbank. Its staff ___53____ Wyatt and started ___54____ crazily.
“Swim!” they shouted. “Swim to us!”
His hopes came back! Wyatt turned onto his stomach and swam. He gave it everything he had.
Finally, he felt strong hands catching hold of his life vest and ___55____ him from the river.
41. A. inspired B. warned C. desired D. ensured
42. A. free B. challenge C. grasp D. check
43. A. cold B. unusual C. white D. still
44. A. broke B. crashed C. fell D. marched
45. A. balance B. breath C. sight D. hearing
46. A. raft B. wall C. riverbank D. rapids
47. A. expecting B. failing C. tending D. pretending
48. A. annoyed B. excited C. alarmed D. disappointed
49. A. miss out B. run into C. go through D. pick up
50. A. flowed B. rose C. flooded D. quieted
51. A. bottom B. clock C. bend D. woods
52. A. promising B. puzzling C. interesting D. demanding
53. A. ignored B. acknowledged C. impressed D. spotted
54. A. laughing B. climbing C. waving D. shaking
55.A. pulling B. sparing C. sheltering D. preventing
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。
The tradition of wearing flower-adorned headpieces, also ____56____ (know) as zanhua, has been
treasured by Chinese women for hundreds of years. This custom, ____57____ appears in ancient artworks
like Tang Dynasty painter Zhou Fang’s creations, still flourishes (蓬勃发展) in Xunpu, ____58____
fishing village in Fujian where women skillfully manage daily work while crafting colorful floral
crowns that show both their joyful attitude ____59____ dreams for a bright future.
Xunpu’s flower culture, which ____60____ (date) back over 800 years, connects seasonal
blossoms like peonies (牡丹) with important life events. Local clothing styles ____61____
(feature) wide-sleeved green shirts and comfortable pants reflect the seaside living conditions.
Flower crowns made from fresh blooms serve ____62____ a symbol of weddings and other festive
occasions.
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 8 页 共 10 页When Huang Liyong noticed young people neglecting this heritage in the early 2000s, she decided to
take action. She established a workshop teaching crown-making techniques and providing photo services,
and her efforts ____63____ (gradual) attracted attention through online platforms. “At its lowest, there
were only about 10 visitors to my studio in a month, but now, more than 500 come in a day,” Huang says.
This cultural revival (复兴) has brought economic ____64____ (grow), generating yearly
tourism income over 600 million yuan. Women now direct most cultural activities, combining old
customs with new ideas. Huang is proud ____65____ (see) the headdress tradition return, and says
that many young people not only wear the headdress, but also learn about its culture and pass it on to
people around them.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，上周五你参加了学校举办的“旧物改造创意比赛(upcycling competition)”，请你给
你的英国笔友Frank写信分享，内容包括：
(1)你的参赛作品；
(2)感受和收获。
注意：
(1)写作词数应为80个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Frank,
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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。
Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on neighbouring farms fell into conflict. It was the first
serious disagreement in forty years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labour and
goods as needed without a hitch.
Then the long cooperation fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and then grew into a
major difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.
One morning, there was a knock on John’s door. He opened it to find a man with a carpenter’s
toolbox. “I'm looking for a few days’ work” he said. “Perhaps you have a few jobs here and there. Could
I help you?”
“Yes,” said John. “I do have a job for you. Look across the small stream at that farm. That’s my
neighbor. In fact, it’s my younger brother. Last week there was a meadow（草地）between us and he took
his bulldozer（推土机）there and now there is a stream between us. Well, he may have done this to annoy
大庆铁人中学 2024级高二上学期期末考试英语试卷 第 9 页 共 10 页me but I’ll do better. See that pile of wood by the barn（谷仓）？ I want you to build a fence —an 8-foot-
high fence—so I won't need to see his place anymore.”
The carpenter said, “I think I understand the situation. Show me the nails and hole-digger and I’ ll be
able to do a job that pleases you. ”
The older brother had to go to the town for supplies, so he helped the carpenter get everything ready
and then he left. The carpenter worked hard all that day measuring, sawing and nailing. At sunset when
John returned, the carpenter had just finished his job. John’s eyes opened wide and his jaw dropped.
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。
Paragraph 1:
There was no fence at all. It was a bridge!
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Paragraph 2:
They turned to see the carpenter lift the toolbox onto his shoulder.
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