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【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. B
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. C
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. E 19. D 20. F
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. A
【答案】36. without
37. but 38. is known
39. to move
40. opposition
41. shared 42. has become
43. values 44. What
45. ecologically
【答案】One possible version:
Notice
In order to allow students to experience the charm of science and technology up close, our school will organize a “Science and Technology into the Campus” event in the school hall at 8: 00 am next Saturday morning.
In this activity, scientists will be invited to showcase amazing performances through various scientific devices. For example, you will see bowling balls floating in the air. A drone show will also be displayed on the spot.
I’m sure the activity will be of great benefit to you. Be sure to come on time!
The Student Union
【答案】 Paragraph 1: Vivie felt out of place among them. The girls wore matching outfits — soft pink dresses paired with white knee-high socks, their hair neatly woven into identical braids. The boys stood in crisp polo shirts, their polished shoes gleaming, and some had new haircuts. Vivie stood near the wall, her leopard-print T-shirt clashing boldly with her orange leggings. Her Nona’s old beads felt heavy now. She hadn’t even brushed her hair. A few kids glanced her way, their giggles sharp in her ears. Whispers floated around her:“Why’s she dressed like that ” Each word stung. Clutching the beads at her waist, she bit her lip, head drooping. “Am I wrong ”Maybe the pink dress would’ve been easier. Slowly, she shuffled toward the corner, her confidence slipping away.
Paragraph 2: As she tried to slip into the corner, a voice cut through the noise, “You look cool!” It was Joe, his green cape flapping as he bounded over, purple shoes glinting. Vivie’s cheeks warmed with a shy smile. “Thanks, Joe! I love your cape — it’s like a superhero’s!” Joe grinned. “I wanna be a comic book hero someday. Your outfit’s like... a jungle ballerina cowgirl!” They both giggled, and Vivie’s nerves began to melt away. A few other kids turned, their whispers turning into curious questions about where she got her clothes. Vivie beamed, explaining her outfit with growing pride — the leopard shirt for her love of cats... When Vivie’s turn came, she strode to the blue screen and sat, chin high. The photographer blinked. “Big smile!” Vivie grinned, her smile as bold as her clothes. Vivie knew she’d chosen perfectly—she was herself, and that was enough.2025-2026学年山西太原师范学院附属中学高二下学期5月期中英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 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。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 has Dennis decided to do
A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents.
2. What is probably the man
A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor.
3. When will the electricity be on again tonight
A. At 7:00 pm. B. At 9:00 pm. C. At 10:00 pm.
4. Who did the man go camping with
A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. What food they want to order.
B. Where they’ll have lunch.
C. How hungry they feel.
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 is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight
A. They want to eat some different food.
B. They don’t feel like cooking.
C. They can’t cook at home.
9. What does the man want to eat
A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant
A. By bike. B. By car. C. By taxi.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents’ life
A. It’s tough. B. It’s simple. C. It’s boring.
13. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location.
B. A famous Hollywood movie.
C. Its first opening to the public.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2,000. C. 4,000.
17. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. When did Ava create her first book
A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8.
19. What did Ava do for her new book
A. She searched for wise sayings.
B. She drew pictures for it.
C. She collected money.
20. How does Ava use the money got from her new book
A. Go on learning painting.
B. Support her family.
C. Do charity.
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
A Field Trip Project in Our Wildlife Reserve Park
Duration: Two weeks
Price: $140/person
Time: From September 14th to October 25th
What to expect and how you’ll make an impact
Our wildlife reserve park is home to an abundance of wildlife, including the famous Big 5 — lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo. Originally established in 1998, the park became the first official wildlife reserve locally, with nearly 20 thousand hectares.
You shouldn’t expect to be involved in hands-on research or touching the animals on this project, but you’ll have an important support role carrying out vital conservation work at the reserve.
Your work as a wildlife conservationist may typically include:
●Tree protection from elephant damage
●Habitat surveys
●Assisting with bush and alien (外来的) plant clearing
●Disaster management — drought, flooding, storms and wildfires
Applicant requirements
Applicants must be at least 16 years old. Applicants aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a guardian to join in this program. Applicants aged 18 and over are required to provide a criminal (犯罪的) background check. Applicants under 18 can provide two character reference letters instead.
All applicants must understand English and have volunteer travel insurance.
Discount policies
Groups of two or more applicants receive a 10% discount on the total price.
Book our project before July 24th and receive a 12% discount on the total price.
Full-time students can receive a 5% discount on the total price.
Book our project on any weekend before July 10th and receive a 15% discount on the total price.
Note
Discounts cannot be combined.
1. What is a task of participants in the project
A. To remove non-native plant species. B. To do hands-on research on animals.
C. To protect elephants from being hurt by trees. D. To build more habitats for increasing animals.
2. What must a 19-year-old applicant do if he wants to join the project
A. Have a parent accompany him. B. Provide a clean criminal record.
C. Present an English grading certificate. D. Provide two character reference letters.
3. How can an applicant sign up at the lowest price
A. Booking on July 24th. B. Booking as a full-time student.
C. Booking as a group of two applicants. D. Booking on a Sunday before July 10th.
B
A “spark bird” is the species that inspires someone to start birdwatching, namely birding. For Trish Kane, that bird was the cardinal (红衣凤头鸟). Hearing cardinals’ calls was an initial step toward over 1,960 hours of birding, 33 field notebooks and a career change. In her book, Birding to Change the World, Kane charts her transformation from a journalist to an environmentalist.
In 2005, a terrible hurricane hit Kane’s hometown. After it, she had to cope with the loss of her home. In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career. In 2007, she took a course to study environmental science.
Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors.
The book shows readers that a good knowledge of nature doesn’t require a degree. Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor.
At its core, Birding to Change the World is about how people and birds today depend on one another. “For birds, that dependence is concrete. For thousands of years, our species has seen birds as a symbol of liberation,” Kane writes. In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.”
4. What made Kane pursue an environmentalist career
A. Her guilt about the serious harm to birds. B. The desire to guide students to go birding.
C. The comfort from birding after the disaster. D. Her students’ disbelief in her ignorance of birds.
5. What can we learn about Kane from paragraph 3
A. She worked hard on her latest book. B. She protected Warner Park on her own.
C. Her birding class consisted of advisors. D. Her activism led to positive chain effects.
6. What does Jeremy’s experience suggest
A. Interest in nature differs between kids and adults.
B. Children learn more from nature than from books.
C. Children are born curious about outdoor activities.
D. Potential in kids can be released with proper guide.
7. Which is the best title for the text
A. A Joyful Experience of Birding B. The Transformative Power of Birding
C. A Life Journey of an Environmentalist D. The Self-appreciation of a Book Writer
C
Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields (磁场). The new wings created by the Technical University of Darmstadt researchers need no batteries or electronics.
The researchers drew inspiration from the remarkable efficiency and endurance of monarch butterflies, known to have incredibly long migrations between Canada and Mexico. Every autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies start a 3,000-mile journey from their North American breeding grounds to the warmer climate of southwestern Mexico for the winter.
These new robotic wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining movement with passive bending, which was rarely copied outside the natural world. The team, led by Professor Oliver Gutfleisch and Dr. Denys Makarov, used a combination of flexible plastic fixed with tiny magnetic particles (颗粒) to build the wings.
The team found that the magnetic particles, when exposed to external magnetic fields, caused the wings to bend in a manner similar to that of butterflies. Achieving the desired design proved challenging; however, after testing fewer than 12 different designs, the team could develop wings strikingly similar to those that evolved in butterflies.
Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design, enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences.
The principle of using magnetic particles in this way could also open doors for developing new kinds of artificial muscles or other innovative materials that can change shape on demand. While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology. “We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control,” explained Muhammad Bilal Khan, another lead author.
8. What’s the driving power of the robotic wings
A. The air pressure. B. The magnetic field.
C. The rechargeable battery. D. The electronic motor.
9. What do we know about the robotic wings
A. They were inspired by butterflies’ flexibility. B. They achieve energy efficiency by moving passively.
C. They bend when exposed to magnetic fields. D. They were made finally after dozens of designs.
10. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A. The potential of the robotic wings. B. Challenges facing the research team.
C. The working principle of the robots. D. Uncertainties in developing robotic wings.
11. What does the last paragraph imply about the robotic wings
A. They should still depend on outside magnetic fields.
B. Their use is strictly limited to environmental monitoring.
C. They are expected to operate in controlled magnetic fields.
D. Their new versions will function as well as human muscles.
D
Scientists with the BrainGate research center have developed a breakthrough brain-computer interface (BCI). The system aims to restore communication for individuals with speech disabilities caused by conditions like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which leads to the gradual loss of mobility and speech. It uses implanted sensors to interpret brain signals when a user attempts to speak, transforming them into text that is read aloud by a computer. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on August 14, was led by David Brandman and Serge y Stavisky, faculty members at UC Davis Health.
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects nerve cells controlling muscle movement. BCI technology can restore communication for those affected. In this study, Casey Harrell, a 45-year-old man with ALS, regained the ability to communicate effectively within minutes of using the system. Harrell described the experience as life-changing, saying, “My past condition was so demoralizing. Not being able to communicate seems as if you were trapped. Something like this technology will help people get back into life and society.”
The BrainGate clinical trial, led by Dr. Leigh Hochberg from Brown University, has made major progress in interpreting brain signals to help people with paralysis (瘫痪) communicate. In July 2023, the UC Davis team implanted a BCI device into Harrell’s brain, focusing on the left precentral gyrus, a part of the brain that controls speech. The system translates brain activity into phonemes (音素) and words, enabling real-time communication. Harrell’s BCI generated speech with a voice similar to his own, using software trained with existing voice samples of his voice before he developed ALS. This allowed him to connect with his loved ones in a deeply personal way.
Over 32 weeks and 248 hours of use, the system achieved remarkable results, with 99.6% accuracy for a 50-word vocabulary in 30 minutes of training and 90.2% accuracy for a 125,000-word vocabulary after 1.4 additional training hours. “This is transformative technology,” Brandman said. “It provides hope for people who want to speak but can’t.” Dr. John Ngai, director of the NIH’s BRAIN Initiative, highlighted the milestone as a major step in restoring communication for individuals locked in by paralysis.
12. What do we know about the BrainGate BCI
A. It translates brain signals into speech. B. It is used to treat speech disabilities.
C. It helps people with ALS move and speak. D. It connects brains to make computers smarter.
13. What does the underlined word “demoralizing” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Eye-opening. B. Demanding. C. Comforting. D. Discouraging.
14. Why was Harrell’s pre-ALS voice used to compose the speech
A. To enable his communication in real time.
B. To improve the accuracy of speech translation.
C. To make his speech emotionally meaningful.
D. To help interpret his brain signals more easily.
15. What is Dr. John Ngai’s attitude towards the BrainGate BCI
A. Unclear. B. Favourable. C. Disapproving. D. Cautious.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How Autumn Helps Us Build Inner (内在的) Strength
Autumn often makes people feel uneasy, for the days get shorter, the air turns cool and fresh, and leaves start to fall from trees. ____16____ But there’s a bright side: Autumn can also help us become stronger.
Jelena Kecmanovic, a skilled psychologist (心理学家) who helps people with mind troubles, has focused on inner strength and health for years. She spent her first 20 years in a peaceful part of Yugoslavia, where life felt full of promise. Then war broke out, and she had to leave her home during the four-year fighting. ____17____ Because of this, she now sees autumn as the perfect time to learn to accept uncertainty — the small, uneasy feeling when we leave our usual summer habits.
____18____ Such people dislike not knowing what will happen next, and this can make them feel bad. But Kecmanovic says we can change this. Instead of running away from uncertainty, we can face it. Doing small things to try new and unknown things can help us become stronger. You might ride a bike through a place you’ve never visited, without a map. You might go out on a long autumn night to look at the stars, even if the sky feels too dark. ____19____
You might get lost. You might get wet all over. You might feel like you’re wasting time. ____20____ As Kecmanovic puts. it: “It’s not about being sure what will happen in the next. hour, day or year. It’s about thinking, ‘I’m alive right now. And that’s enough.’”
A. Experts advise easing seasonal anxiety by resting quietly.
B. It improves focus at work and helps deal with uncertainty.
C. For some people, it even brings the first feelings of sadness.
D. Or you might walk on a day when rain might strike anytime.
E. Psychologists say many people find it hard to face uncertainty.
F. But such moments make you get used to feeling out of control.
G. These tough life experiences shaped her views on strength and change.
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。
In 1914, World War I broke out. After hearing about all the men being ____21____ to fight in bloody battles, Edith decided she must help. So she went to Brussels in Belgium, where her hospital had been changed to a Red Cross hospital to care for war ____22____ .
There, she encouraged the nurses to treat ____23____ soldiers that came through their doors, regardless of which side they were fighting on.
In August 1914, German forces ____24____ into Belgium and took control of the country. It was at this time that Edith made a decision that would change her fate — she decided to help British, Belgian and French soldiers ____25____ to Holland, a “neutral (中立的) country” where they would be ____26____ .
Working closely with a secret network of people, she sheltered Allied (同盟国的) soldiers in her hospital ____27____ they were well and then sent them out through a(n) underground passage. She also helped to ____28____ them with a bit of money and secret passwords for their escape.
____29____ time, the German police began to suspect Edith, and her colleagues urged her to run away to save herself. Edith refused, and ____30____ staying and helping Allied soldiers leave Belgium.
But in August 1915, ____31____ struck when a Belgian spy discovered the secret passage ____32____ the hospital and reported it to the authorities. Edith was arrested and kept in prison. Many people felt she should be treated with ____33____ , given that she had done so much work to help and look after both Allied and German soldiers.
____34____ , their cries went unheard, and following a short ____35____ , Edith was found guilty and shot by a German firing group in Brussels.
21. A. pulled up B. sent off C. settled down D. pushed out
22. A. prisoners B. citizens C. fighters D. victims
23. A. any B. only C. most D. same
24. A. squeezed B. burst C. advanced D. pioneered
25. A. move B. expand C. immigrate D. escape
26. A. safe B. brave C. healthy D. strong
27. A. after B. if C. until D. since
28. A. comfort B. reward C. provide D. associate
29. A. Over B. In C. On D. At
30. A. insisted on B. agreed on C. depended on D. looked on
31. A. accident B. disaster C. problem D. disorder
32. A. throughout B. beyond C. across D. beneath
33. A. cruelty B. peace C. mercy D. favor
34. A. Quickly B. Sadly C. Normally D. Surely
35. A. trial B. charge C. question D. judgement
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Is a 300-year-old tree worth billions in city construction delays My answer is yes, ___36___ a doubt. In a fast-developing city like Lishui, Zhejiang, we must ask not only how much land we can develop, ___37___ what kind of environment we are leaving behind.
Lishui ___38___ (know) as the “green valley of Zhejiang”. A few years ago, a group of old camphor trees (樟树) stood in the way of a new road project. The plan was ___39___ (move) them to another location. It faced strong___40___ (oppose) from local residents. Thanks to ___41___ (share) efforts by the community, legal authorities and government, a new plan was developed: to change the road. This decision protected the entire camphor grove (树林).
Nowadays, that area ___42___ (become) Xiangzhang Park. It’s more than just green space – it’s a symbol of Lishui’s ___43___ (value). The park provides a quiet, peaceful environment for local residents. ___44___ was once seen as a problem for development has become something valuable. In the future, cities will compete for good air quality and___45___ (ecological) sustainable ecosystems instead of GDP alone.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你校将于下周六组织一次“科技进校园”活动。请你用英语为学生会写一则通知，内容包括：
1.活动时间、地点；
2.活动内容；
3.欢迎前往参加。
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。
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The Student Union
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。
Vivie woke up with the feeling that something special was supposed to happen. Was it Saturday, pancake day Were her grandma Nona coming over No, it wasn’t either of those things. After a quick breakfast, she brushed her teeth but left her hair messy and headed to her room. A shiny pink dress lay across the bed.
“Mom, is it my birthday ” she yelled.
Her mom replied, “It’s school picture day, honey!”
Vivie’s eyes widened with excitement. She pictured herself sitting in front of the giant blue screen, smiling brightly. Then, her excitement faded as her gaze landed on the pink dress her mom had picked out. She hated that dress. Her mom suggested other clothes, but none of them worked for Vivie. She didn’t want the childish teddy bear skirt. She wanted to wear herself, not someone else’s idea of pretty. So she decided to pick her own clothes.
She looked around, grabbing whatever twinkled, or made her face curve into a smile: a leopard-print T-shirt, a blue tutu(芭蕾舞短裙), orange tight pants. Her purple cowgirl boots winked at her from the corner. She grabbed Nona’s old beads, wrapping them around her waist, and slipped in a dazzling sweater.
“HURRY UP OR WE’LL BE LATE!” Her mom’s shout pierced(穿透)through the air.
Vivie added a few finishing touches and raced downstairs. She turned around and around, eyes sparkling with pride. Her mom froze, sighing, “I want you to look nice for the photo”. Vivie explained that each piece had a special meaning to her: the leopard shirt because she loved cats, the tutu for her ballerina dreams...
The car ride was thick with silence. Vivie didn’t like feeling bad in her favorite clothes. She pressed her nose against the car window, looking out. Outside, a boy caught her eye, standing out boldly. He wore a bright green cape tied around his neck and super-shiny purple shoes. It was her classmate, Joe.
When she arrived at the school, the gym was full of kids in neat clothes waiting for their turn to stand in front of the big blue screen.
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。
Vivie felt out of place among them.
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As she tried to slip into the corner, a voice pierced through the noise, “You look cool!”
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