台州市2025学年第一学期高二年级期末质量评估试题
英语
2026.02
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. What is most probably the man?
A. A mechanic. B. A salesperson. C. A driver.
2. How long does the man plan to keep the book?
A. Two weeks. B. Four weeks. C. Six weeks.
3. Why does the man wear headphones?
A. To learn new songs. B. To help him concentrate. C. To test the headphones.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The new science labs. B. The latest technology. C. Their class experience.
5. Where are probably the speakers?
A. In a botanical garden. B. In a rainforest. C. In an amusement park.
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. Why can’t the man use his own phone?
A. It has run out of battery.
B. He has lost it somewhere.
C. There’s a problem with the screen.
7. How does the app help the woman sleep?
A. It limits screen time. B. It blocks the blue light. C. It plays relaxing music.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Who made the cookies?
A. The woman’s mother. B. The woman’s father. C. The woman’s sister.
9. When did the woman get her 3-D printer?
A. At Christmas. B. At Halloween. C. On her birthday.
10. What was the woman’s first printing project?
A. A pencil holder. B. A plant container. C. A house decoration.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is the woman’s advice to passionate young architects?
A. Gain more work experience.
B. Seek professionals’ assistance.
C. Devote themselves to the career.
12. What is her advice to those no longer into architecture?
A. Stick to the path. B. Explore a new field. C. Develop their creativity.
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Architect and assistant. B. Professor and student. C. Host and guest.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What did Cindy think of the activity?
A. Quite tiring. B. Surprisingly fun. C. Highly competitive.
15. What is special about the Parkrun activity?
A. It requires a registration fee.
B. It follows a digital timing system.
C. It offers a great community atmosphere.
16. What do we know about the man?
A. He likes morning runs.
B. He doesn’t get much exercise.
C. He refused to try the sports match.
17. Why does Cindy mention the 70-year-old lady?
A. To show the event lacks challenges.
B. To stress the elderly are strong-willed.
C. To prove the activity is for any fitness level.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What is the main feature of the zoo?
A. It is close to a rainforest.
B. It has all kinds of domestic animals.
C. It enables visitors to see virtual animals.
19. What is the minimum ticket price for the zoo?
A. $17.50. B. $19.50. C. $37.00.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk?
A. To do a promotion. B. To share his experience. C. To call for animal protection.
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
Overcrowding in science classrooms and laboratories, where equipment and chemicals are regularly used, poses a serious safety concern for teachers and administrators. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has issued specific recommendations regarding maximum class sizes to ensure safety in these environments:
● Elementary School: 22 students per class
● Middle School: 24 students per class
● High School: 24 students per class
Data supports a clear link between class size and the frequency of accidents in science laboratories. The following chart illustrates the distribution (分布) of laboratory accidents based on class size:
Research indicates that in standard science laboratories, the likelihood of accidents increases when the number of students is over 22 per class.
Overcrowded science classrooms are also linked to lower student achievement. Hands-on science investigations are crucial for students to gain a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. However, these activities can only be effective in a safe, well-organized environment with sufficient space. Overcrowding may force teachers to reduce or even cancel practical, hands-on experiments, which limits students’ ability to engage in active learning. Additionally, supervising (管理) larger groups of students makes it harder for teachers to maintain discipline, further compromising safety and the learning environment.
The NSTA recommends the following amount of space for specialized classroom/laboratory combinations and for a standard science laboratory.
Class Type Elementary School Middle School High School
Classroom/laboratory 45 square feet/student 50 square feet/student 60 square feet/student
Science laboratory 40 square feet/student 45 square feet/student 50 square feet/student
To ensure the safety of both students and instructors, it is critical to follow these guidelines and avoid overcrowding in science classrooms and laboratories.
21. Who is the text intended for?
A. Students. B. Lab designers. C. Researchers. D. School authorities.
22. By what percentage do serious accidents increase when class size rises from 28 to 32?
A. 2.1%. B. 15%. C. 15.7%. D. 17.1%.
23. What leads to lower student achievement in crowded science classrooms?
A. Weakened interest in investigations. B. Rising difficulty in cooperation.
C. Reduced opportunities for experiments. D. Increasing conflicts during interactions.
B
A farming family in rural New South Wales have drawn attention to their unique 10-story house after a passerby’s video of the high-rise went viral.
The Girvan Tower is believed to be the tallest private residence in the country and was built for the late Peter Grey over six years in the 1990s. Andrea and Andrew Evans made a purchase for $779,204 USD, which was reportedly significantly less than the construction cost. The family now run Vast Harvest Permaculture. Permaculture is short for permanent (长久的) agriculture. Vast Harvest Permaculture is a completely self-sustainable (自我维持的) food forest across 400 acres.
The Vast Harvest Permaculture business is not new to tourism. The family offer paid tours to visitors, including guided walks and tastings through the “food forest” and a farm-to-table meal. They also run workshops that include building birdhouses, growing mushrooms, and learning the permaculture technique of building swales on contour. But they are ready to expand their offering by opening up a floor in their house to guests, building two additional tiny houses for accommodation, and starting horseback rides — with the goal of reaching more people to educate on self-sufficient living and healthy eating.
James, the 21-year-old son of the family, says it’s not the 10-story house but their 24-mile food forest that deserves the attention. It has jack fruit, the largest tree fruit, and 15 different varieties of mangoes. “It’s basically the Garden of Eden or Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory because everything is edible (可食用的) that you see around you,” he said, “It is designed to be a living garden that looks after itself.”
James plans to one day take over the farm and business, and never leave. “I don’t just want my kids here and my brother’s kids here. I want my grandkids and great grandkids, all the kids to be here and build a future generation of sustainability,” he said.
24. What do we know about the Girvan Tower?
A. The Evans bought it at a bargain price.
B. Peter Grey spent over six years designing it.
C. It is the tallest building in New South Wales
D. A farming family turned it into a public space.
25. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. Long-term goals of sustainability. B. Self-sufficient practices on the farm.
C. Expanding plans for accommodation. D. Permaculture-themed activities for tourists.
26. Why did James mention the Garden of Eden and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory?
A. To compare the scenes in the stories. B. To show the challenges in food security.
C. To stress the role of sustainable farming. D. To illustrate the appeal of the food forest.
27. What is James’s plan for the farm business?
A. Labeling the farm a sustainable example.
B. Making the business their family heritage.
C. Applying technology to the farm operation.
D. Transforming the forest into a kids’ playground.
C
Imagine it’s Thanksgiving dinner. The table is loud, your aunt is describing her cat’s new diet, your cousin is arguing about politics, and someone is clattering dishes in the kitchen. And yet, in the middle of all that chaos (混乱), you somehow manage to follow one conversation. Not only that, but if someone across the room says your name, even quietly, you immediately turn your head like your brain has just got a signal. How does that happen? That’s something called the Cocktail Party Effect in action.
The term comes from psychologist Colin Cherry, who was trying to understand how we process sounds in noisy environments like, say, a cocktail party. Cherry’s experiments were simple but creative. He played two different recordings of people talking (one in each ear) and asked participants to repeat back the message from just one side. This task, called “shadowing”, revealed something remarkable: people could focus on one message almost perfectly, but they remembered almost nothing from the other. Note “almost nothing”, by the way. The exception here was personally meaningful information. If their own name was spoken in the “ignored” ear, they noticed it!
The Cocktail Party Effect often gets misunderstood as proof that humans can multitask and that we can listen to multiple conversations at once. Spoiler (剧透): No, we can’t. When you think you’re listening to two people at once, you’re actually bouncing back and forth between them, missing bits of each. Your brain, as wonderfully brilliant as it is, was designed for focus, not for chaos.
The Cocktail Party Effect might sound like a fun party trick, but it actually has real-world implications that reach far beyond the dinner table. In technology, it’s the foundation for how voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant can pick out your command from a noisy room. And in relationships? It’s a gentle reminder that “hearing” and “listening” are certainly not the same thing. Just because your ears are open doesn’t mean your attention is.
So let’s come back to that Thanksgiving table. The Cocktail Party Effect is what lets s you survive it by sifting through all the chaos so you can focus on one voice at a time.
28. Which of the following is likely the most noticeable to you in dinner chaos?
A. The background sound. B. Your aunt’s cat talk.
C. The mention of your name. D. A comment on politics.
29. What function do Cherry’s experiments reveal about the brain?
A. Emotional control. B. Selective attention.
C. High-speed reaction. D. Long-term memory.
30. What is a common misunderstanding of the Cocktail Party Effect?
A. It illustrates humans’ listening skills. B. It reflects the brain’s focusing power.
C. It proves humans’ multitasking ability. D. It confirms the brain’s processing limitations.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards the application of the Cocktail Party Effect?
A. Positive. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful. D. Worried.
D
All good things must come to an end, and the astonishing life of the International Space Station (ISS) is no exception.
First launched in 1998, the ISS is used for a wide array of experiments and has hosted nearly 300 astronauts from 26 different countries in an impressive display of international cooperation. However, after a quarter century in action, the ISS is wearing down. Life in orbit has subjected the station to a type of wear-and-tear beyond what any earthly object could handle. Not only that, but in a world where technological advancements are coming at a fast pace, the technology built into the ISS is becoming outdated.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its partner agencies debated multiple approaches to decommissioning (终止使用) the ISS. One early idea was to move the ISS to even higher orbit, but that would be very risky because, without consistent maintenance, the station could break down and leave behind parts that could rain down on Earth, causing serious destruction. They also considered taking apart the station in space and bringing it home piece by piece, but this process would be too expensive and complex. The only realistic end to the ISS is to bring the whole thing crashing down to Earth at once.
Fortunately, Earth’s atmosphere will help to reduce the danger by incinerating a large part of the ISS as it goes downwards. This will happen because the speedy fall from space will create enough friction(摩擦) between the station and the surrounding air to start a fire. However, many parts of the ISS will survive this breakup, and those are expected to land in a point in the South Pacific Ocean called Point Nemo, which is considered the most remote location on Earth, a technological graveyard.
NASA has announced that it will not create the replacement for the ISS. Instead, a new order is set to be established, in which private companies operate space stations. China’s Tiangong Space Station was launched in 2021, and it seems clear now that the future of space exploration lies in multiple stations, not one central hub like the ISS.
32. What is the current situation of the ISS?
A. It lacks research investment. B. It is nearing the end of its service life.
C. It requires technological updates. D. It is undergoing a cycle of performance tests.
33. What concerns NASA and its partner agencies about decommissioning the ISS?
A. Safety and expense. B. Techniques and policies.
C. Pollution and criticism. D. Responsibilities and risks.
34. What does the underlined word “incinerating” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Sweeping away. B. Crashing into. C. Cutting off. D. Burning up.
35. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Where Will the International Space Station Go?
B. How Far Can the Tiangong Space Station Reach?
C. Is the International Space Station the Final Frontier?
D. What Awaits Beyond the International Space Station?
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.
Grandma’s One-Pot Chicken Stew: The Ultimate Comfort in a Bowl
There’s something magical about coming home to a pot of chicken stew bubbling away on the stove. The scent of tender chicken mixed with sweet carrots fills every corner of the house, instantly making everything feel right with the world. 36 She’d toss (扔) together whatever vegetables she had on hand with some chicken pieces and create pure comfort in a bowl.
Chicken stew is a hearty, soul-warming dish where chicken pieces are slowly simmered along with vegetables until everything becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. It’s the kind of dish that makes you want to curl up with a big bowl, perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you need a warm hug in food form. 37 Brown the chicken pieces to develop flavor, saute (炒煎) your aromatics (those onions and garlic), add flour to create a thick base, and then pour in the soup and wine. Toss in your vegetables, herbs, and potatoes. Let everything simmer until the chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the carrots and potatoes have absorbed all that savory goodness.
38 This recipe proves that the best meals don’t have to be complicated. With just one pot, some humble ingredients, and a little patience, you can create something truly special that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds. The beauty of this stew is its flexibility. 39 Use different herbs, swap vegetables, or add a splash of cream at the end for extra richness. However you make it, I guarantee it’ll become a regular rotation (轮换) in your meal plan.
Give this recipe a try this week, and let me know how it turns out! Do you have a family stew recipe? Drop it in the comments. 40 Happy cooking, and may your kitchen always smell this good!
A. The process is straightforward.
B. There you have it — no-fail chicken stew.
C. I love hearing your cooking recipes and stories.
D. Stews have been feeding families for thousands of years.
E. This recipe had been passed down from my grandmother.
F. It reminds me of lazy Sunday afternoons at my grandmother’s.
G. Make it exactly as written, or adapt it to what you have on hand.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项.
At 32, I was a waitress at Billy’s Diner in Ridgefield, Kentucky. One Tuesday, 41 fell sideways, the cold cutting to the bone. The door creaked, and there stood a man in a 42 coat, an Army insignia (徽章) barely recognizable. Pride and 43 battled in his eyes. “Just...just a cup of hot water, ma’am. And maybe... a piece of bread headed for the 44 ?” he whispered. I nodded and walked to the kitchen.
I 45 a plate of returned chicken, added buttered bread, and poured hot coffee. “It’s already 46 . Coffee’s on me,” I said, placing it in front of him. The man 47 as he ate. Suddenly, Wayne Becker, my boss, 48 over, yelling at me, “We don’t serve beggars here! You’re 49 .” I folded my apron and walked into the pouring rain, 50 aware that I had no job, and little money.
The next morning, a 51 surfaced on the Internet, showing the moment I 52 a veteran (退伍军人) . By afternoon, two hundred 53 in full dress lined the street, waiting for me. A veteran nonprofit offered me a 54 in the Ridgefield Community Kitchen.
Every small act matters. Sometimes, a simple gesture of 55 can bring an army to your door.
41. A. dust B. snow C. rain D. fog
42. A. strange B. fancy C. worn D. formal
43. A. fear B. desperation C. guilt D. confusion
44. A. dustbin B. fridge C. table D. plate
45. A. tasted B. bought C. ordered D. grabbed
46. A. turned down B. paid for C. sorted out D. packed up
47. A. trembled B. yawned C. frowned D. sighed
48. A. glanced B. fell C. pulled D. stormed
49. A. fired B. discovered C. trained D. tested
50. A. hardly B. angrily C. firmly D. painfully
51. A. survey B. video C. comment D. document
52. A. rescued B. accompanied C. invited D. helped
53. A. soldiers B. waitresses C. volunteers D. citizens
54. A. meal B. job C. bonus D. promotion
55. A. trust B. hope C. kindness D. wisdom
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 original Chinese dance drama Wing Chun, a perfect combination of martial arts and dance, made its North American debut (首次登台) in Toronto, Canada, 56 the evening of Dec 16.The performance played to a full house and received thunderous applause.
Produced by the Shenzhen Opera & Dance Theatre, Wing Chun features traditional Chinese culture 57 (integrate) with contemporary artistry and is set for 20 performances in Toronto, concluding early in the new year. “I speak neither Cantonese 58 Mandarin, but I understood it completely. It went beyond language, and the story itself is 59 (extreme) engaging”, Clyde Wagner, president and CEO of TO Live, expressed his admiration for the production, 60 (add) that box office sales are continuing to grow. Luo Weidong, China’s consul general in Toronto, noted in his opening remarks that “over the 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, cultural exchanges 61 (be) a vital link in bilateral (双边的) relations.” He expressed hope 62 the performance would allow Toronto audiences 63 (experience) the essence of Chinese culture and inject new vitality into Canada’s multicultural landscape.
64 arrival of Wing Chun was officially recognized in Toronto, Shenzhen’s sister city for the past decade, with a special promotional event. This event highlighted the vibrant arts scene of both cities and their 65 (commit) to promoting cultural dialogue on a global scale.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，外教Mr. Brown正在向全校同学征集意见，他授课后是否需要提供详细课堂笔记。请用英文给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你的观点；
2.你的理由。
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。
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.
It didn’t take me long to figure out that I wasn’t invited to the party. I got off the bus and saw my friends huddled under the tree where we all stood every morning before the first bell. They hastily stuffed small white envelopes into backpacks. I knew that Bridget’s party was this weekend, just two days away. Bridget was one of the popular ones. She was thin and wore clothes that looked like they came straight from the pages of magazines.
My stomach churned (翻腾) , and I hoped that Bridget was still holding an envelope with my name on it to be delivered later. But my friends’ too-eager hellos told me that everyone already knew who was invited and who wasn’t. “Hi,” I responded, my head swimming with a sinking feeling that I wasn’t worthy.
Thankfully, the bell rang and I hurried toward my English class. However, I couldn’t concentrate in class. Why hadn’t she invited me? Why did she invite every person in my group except me? I tried to think of any interactions I’d had with Bridget recently. A few days earlier, we’d been partners during a project. I was intent (专注的) on getting the project done and she was intent on looking at teen magazines. She barely spoke to me except to say, “You’re so serious. You should smile more.”
By the end of the second period, I had overheard all the details about the party. During the third period, Meredith, asked me if I was going to Bridget’s party. Instead of saying no, I found myself repeating what I’d heard earlier, as if I were going, too. Meredith said, “I wish she’d invited me so I could tell her no. She’s such a show-off.” Where did Meredith get her confidence? I wondered. For a moment, I froze, suddenly aware that I didn’t need to go either — even if I was invited. Why should I care, anyway?
After school, Becky found me in the bus lines, and whispered, “Bridget just told me she might invite you.” Why “might”? So what if I don’t go to the party. I’m still me whether I go or not. And it’s just for one night. So what’s the big deal? My thoughts were spinning.
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。
台州市2025学年第一学期高二年级期末质量评估试题
英语答案
第一部分听力（共两节，每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
1-5 ACBAA 6-10 ABBAA 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 BCCBA
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）
21-23 DBC 24-27 ADDB 28-31 CBCA 32-35 BADA
第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36-40 FABGC
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45 CCBAD 46-50 BADAD 51-55 BDABC
第二节（共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56.on 57.integrated 58.nor 59.extremely 60.adding
61.have been 62.that 63.to experience 64.The 65.commitment
第四部分写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
参考范文
Dear Mr. Brown,
I’m Li Hua from Class 1, Senior 2. I’m writing to share my thoughts regarding whether you should provide detailed class notes after lectures. Honestly, I believe it would be greatly beneficial to us students if you could do so.
One key reason is that if we have access to detailed class notes, we will be able to better process what is being delivered rather than struggling to take notes simultaneously. That way, we are likely to engage more actively in class interactions. Better yet, your detailed notes guarantee the accuracy of the information received, which will surely ease our concerns about missing important points or making errors in our notes. Without a doubt, this will help foster a dynamic, supportive academic community.
I’m really looking forward to seeing our class thrive with your helpful resources.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写（满分 25 分）
参考范文
At that moment, I spotted Bridget heading toward my line. Involuntarily, I tensed. Pretending not to notice her, I looked straight ahead at the bus pulling up. The next minute, I felt a hand on my arm. I hesitantly turned my head and forced a smile. On Bridget’s delicate, slender palm rested an envelope. “Will you come to my party?” she asked, her voice sweet but somewhat hollow, as if she were reciting a line. The crowd was moving me now, and someone behind me yelled, “Get on the bus!” In a hasty motion, she slipped it into my hand before I could respond.
Back home, I was lost in thought, with the envelope in my hand. Being invited did make a girl like me feel special and seen. But she hadn’t wanted me in the beginning. I was an afterthought. Recalling Meredith’s words, I realized I didn’t need to prove my worth by attending a party that didn’t feel right for me. The next morning, I found Bridget before class and handed the envelope back. “I’m sorry, but I can’t make it.” I said calmly. Turning away, I felt lighter and freer. True confidence lies in honoring your own feelings. Sometimes, saying “no” to others means saying “yes” to yourself.