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2025-2026学年湖南省长沙市明德中学高二下学期5月期中英语试题
时量: 120分钟 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 happened to the man
A. He was fined by his company. B. He had a business failure. C. He lost his job.
2. What did the man forget to do today
A. Watch a show. B. Walk the dog. C. Practice the piano.
3. How many courses does the woman have in the morning
A. Two. B. Three. C. Five.
4. What does the woman need help with
A. Buying some medicine. B. Finding a drugstore. C. Getting groceries.
5. What is the woman's problem
A. She lacks imagination. B. She manages time badly. C. She has difficulty focusing.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. The man's trip preparations. B. The man's emergency funds. C. The man's credit limit.
7. How much cash has the man prepared for his trip
A.200 euros. B.300 euros. C.500 euros.
听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。
8. Why is the woman nervous
A. It's been years since her last race.
B. She hasn't trained for two months.
C. She suffered an injury before.
9. What's the man's advice
A. Doing enough warm-up. B. Adjusting based on the race. C. Keeping a comfortable pace.
10. What is the man mainly doing for the woman
A. Building her confidence. B. Planning her recovery. C. Comforting her after the race.
听第8段材料，回答第11至 13题。
11. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In a hotel apartment. B. On a beach. C. In a café.
12. What drink does the woman want
A. Juice. B. Water. C. Coffee.
13. What are the speakers going to do tonight
A. Read magazines. B. Have a group dinner. C. Use a coffee machine.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Teammates. B. Professor and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
15. Why is the newly discovered dinosaur special
A. It stands on three legs. B. It likes eating leaves. C. It has two fingers.
16. What will the woman discuss next
A. Another dinosaur species.
B. Her next research region.
C. Dinosaurs moving between regions.
听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about Barnard's star
A. It's bigger than the Sun. B. It's younger than the Sun. C. It's cooler than the Sun.
18. Why is Barnard's Star hard to observe
A. Its brightness is low. B. It's too close to the Sun. C. It has millions of planets.
19. What does the speaker think of the universe
A. It is full of the unknown. B. It is largely explored. C. It is multi-centered.
20. Who is the speaker probably talking to
A. Scientists. B. Students. C. News reporters
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
Frequently Asked Questions about London Theatres
London has a world-leading theatre scene, and it’s particularly strong when it comes to family shows. Read the FAQ to make your family theatre trip a pleasant one.
Can children go to all theatres
Most shows are suitable for people aged 12 or older. Some productions might have material that is too mature for younger theatregoers. However, there are also fantastic family shows which are appropriate for all ages, or which are specifically aimed at kids.
Are children booster seats available
Some theatres, though not all, provide booster seats-for example, Nederlander theatres rent height-adjustable seats for 1 if you ask a member of staff. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some venues will also have height restrictions so that audience sitting behind you can still see.
Are there frequent breaks throughout the duration of a performance
If it’s a show for a general audience, there will usually be one or two intervals based on the running time. Most shows designed specifically for younger audiences will have short running times, like an hour or less.
Can I bring my own snacks and drinks into the theatre
Most theatres won’t allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks. They sell food and drink in the theatre and that’s part of how they bring in profit. If you have concerns about dietary requirements, you can contact the theatre beforehand to make arrangements.
Find all the latest recommendations and more information about the rules on Telegraph Tickets, or check with the box office.
1. Where is the text probably from
A. A theatre guide. B. A drama review.
C. A show advertisement. D. A performance schedule.
2. Which best describes booster seats
A. Found in every theatre. B. Provided free of charge.
C. Required by safety rules. D. Offered in limited number.
3. What are the theatres’ concerns behind their food policies
A. Financial gain. B. Food safety.
C. Cleaning cost. D. Audience experience.
B
When Sandra Mejia received news in 2023 that her beloved plant store, Plant Chica, had to close within 90 days, her heart sank. The store — first opened as a pop-up store in 2018 and later turned into a greenhouse in a repurposed auto body shop — had become a gathering spot for locals. Although business was slow during the winter of 2023, Mejia was always feeling positive about the store because having a physical store was her dream.“We were having a really hard time letting go of it,” said Mejia. “I felt like I was never going to find anything as special as that space.”
But hope arrived unexpectedly. A community organization read about her story and reached out. Robbie Lee, from a local nonprofit organization, thought Mejia might be a good fit for what his organization was trying to build in Leimert Park. “She seemed to have some strong connection to the South L.A. community,” Lee explained. He believed Mejia’s passion matched their vision for a cultural center in Los Angeles. So, he decided to help her find a new place.
After viewing several locations, Mejia discovered a suitable place. In late 2024, the new Plant Chica opened. The redesigned greenhouse, with gravel paths and a weather-resistant dome (圆屋顶), became an instant favorite. The new space is special for another reason: The open space allows Mejia to more easily facilitate the community events and cooperation she is known for.
When Amorette Brooms, a fellow small business owner, faced the closure of her business, Mejia offered her free space at Plant Chica. This action turned into a sustainable model: currently, four local marketers operate their businesses rent-free within the greenhouse. “This model gives small businesses a chance to grow,” Brooms said. For Mejia, Plant Chica is more than a plant store. It's proof that when people come together, beautiful things grow.
Reflecting on her journey, Mejia shared, “My son cut the ribbon at both stores. That's the lesson - when things get tough, don't give up. Find new paths forward.”
4. How did Sandra Mejia feel about the news in 2023
A. Excited about making a change. B. Depressed and completely at a loss.
C. Indifferent due to slow winter sales. D. Relieved to end the struggling business.
5. What made Robbie Lee determined to help Mejia
A. Her knowledge of gardening. B. Her chance of drawing visitors.
C. Her cultural ties and community spirit. D. Her experience in running businesses.
6. What is the key benefit of Mejia’s rental model according to Brooms
A. It greatly increases Plant Chica’s profits. B. It makes her store a popular check-in spot.
C. It promotes competition among businesses. D. It helps small businesses to survive and grow.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Plant Chica’s Rebirth: Unity and Hope B. A Greenhouse’s Architectural Transformation
C. A New Running Model for Plant Chica D. Surviving Challenges: Small Businesses in Crisis
C
Self-confidence means trusting our abilities and is generally regarded as positive. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs
For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University, has studied the role of people’s beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially in personal beliefs, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA put space flight loss risk at roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there’s a “vaccine (疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that’s what scientists call“intellectual humility (谦逊)” — recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong.
A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that
To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential knowledge gaps. When they got test scores, they’d change their study strategies to improve their performance and master the material for the next test.
Students who didn’t see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn’t stop to ask themselves if they truly understood the material. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, they found they didn’t actually understand as much as they had thought.
Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it’s important to remember that questioning beliefs isn’t always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking “baby steps.”
8. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger
A. To express his sorrow for the loss. B. To stress the high risk of space flights.
C. To give an example of overconfidence. D. To show the result of wrong operation.
9. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter’s research
A. It encouraged students to take exams.
B. It urged students to gain recognition.
C. It motivated students to memorize knowledge.
D. It helped students to adjust learning methods.
10. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that the students mentioned ________.
A. try to avoid difficult learning tasks
B. hold an unrealistic opinion of their learning
C. refuse to spend much time on their learning
D. have wrong methods of learning new lessons
11. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs
A. Why questioning our belief is hard. B. Why intellectual humility is helpful.
C. How to become a confident person. D. How to practice intellectual humility.
D
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology revealed when, where and how most songbirds migrate offshore over North American coasts. This data can help wind energy managers cut down on birds dying from hitting wind turbines (涡轮机) while generating sustainable energy.
The researchers studied 10 years of weather radar data from 16 sites and found that birds flying over the Atlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico gather more closely and move for a shorter time than those flying over land. More birds also migrate in fall than in spring. Shannon Curley, the study’s lead researcher, explained, “Birds migrate over the sea on fewer nights than over land. There’s no place to rest and refuel on the water, so birds may wait for ideal atmospheric conditions, such as favorable winds, before making an offshore crossing.”
This short yet critical time window gives wind energy managers a chance to reduce collisions (相撞). Curley said they could pause turbine work on nights when migration is most intense-a practice that is currently more common in Europe than North America. “These peak nights of migration tend to have fairly nice weather and calmer winds, and are therefore not the nights when wind operators have a huge energy harvest,” Curley noted. “So there might be a sweet spot where we can target these big migration nights and give these birds safe passage.”
The study also found that songbirds migrating offshore fly at lower altitudes than those migrating over land, potentially putting them at greater risk of wind turbine collisions. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says 140,000 to 327,000 birds die from land turbines each year. But no one knows how many die from offshore turbines, since dead birds’ bodies wash away easily. So using radar technology to identify high-risk areas is key.
With one-third of all American bird species rapidly declining, data-driven decisions about turbine siting and operations can point the way to sustainable energy while also saving birds. “Our hope is that this work will help identify high-risk, high-use areas for birds and contribute to positive green energy solutions,” Curley said.
12. What can we learn about the songbirds in paragraph 2
A. They favor flying over open seas. B. They become more active on spring nights.
C. They are particular about where to rest. D. They time crossings by weather conditions.
13. What does the underlined phrase “a sweet spot” refer to
A. An ideal balance. B. A moral dilemma
C. An opportunity for profit. D. A place without turbines
14. Why is it difficult to identify high-risk areas offshore
A. Birds change their travelling routes. B. Wind strength at sea is unpredictable.
C. Dead birds’ bodies are hard to trace. D. Radar technology is underdeveloped.
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Radar changes songbird migration study. B. Study balances energy and bird protection.
C. North America tests bird-smart wind practices. D. Offshore turbines kill more birds than land ones.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，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。
Gardening 380 Kilometers above Earth
Astronauts have to go through physical, psychological, and technical training. They also go through training in how to care for plants. These “astronaut gardeners” share their work and living space with plants.
Taking seeds and plants along on a trip isn’t a new idea. As space trips become longer, it will be necessary to grow food in space. ____16____ Because of this, it’s not practical to send everything needed for a long journey, only to be used once and thrown away.
Plants can serve many uses on a space journey. They can provide more fresh things. ____17____ Also, plants can help to make air quality better because they produce oxygen. They can improve the quality of the air inside the spacecraft — the only air the astronauts can breathe.
____18____ Due to the lack of gravity in space, the oxygen that the plants produce stays around the plants. This can actually kill them, so fans are needed to circulate the air. Without gravity, roots don’t “know” to grow down, leaves don’t “know” to grow up, and water doesn’t easily travel up the roots to the leaves. ____19____ Besides, soil is too heavy to send to space, and special liquid gels (胶) are used to help plant growth.
Scientists are also working on the plants themselves. They are trying to make plants grow more rapidly and grow with less water and light in space, and they are looking for ways to make plants more resistant to disease. ____20____ Imagine that deserts may one day provide lots of fresh food for local people, saving transportation costs. Similarly, plants that are resistant to disease could provide an important food supply. With the world’s population now at seven billion (十亿) people, our astronaut gardeners may help discover ways to feed those billions.
A. Every plant grown in space must have several uses.
B. However, there are challenges with growing plants in space.
C. Such methods may result in improvements back here on Earth.
D. The cost of taking anything into space is about $22,000 per kilogram.
E. Specialized containers are being developed to help the plants grow correctly.
F. Astronauts will welcome the addition of fruits and vegetables to their diet of dry foods.
G. Currently all oxygen is taken aboard in tanks and then caught again so it can be reused.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Before graduation, I asked my adviser for feedback on areas where I could improve. It felt ____21____ to receive high marks for leadership, communication, and my ability to work independently. But when it ____22____ to attention to detail, she gave me an “OK.” As a scientist, that hurt a bit.
At first, I ____23____ with this. But it’s true that focusing on the tiny details isn’t something I ____24____ excel at, or even enjoy as much as my ____25____ do. I knew all this at some level. Still, hearing it from my adviser pushed me to really____26____ my strengths and interest.
So after I finished my Ph.D., I explored different ____27____. Being honest with myself about my strengths and interest ____28____ led me to my job in health care communications. In my current role, I help companies tell their ____29____. I take complex scientific information and turn it into something _____30_____ and engaging that non-scientists can understand.
Looking back, I’m so grateful for that _____31_____ from my adviser, painful though it was, because it set my career on a new _____32_____. I think a lot of us get caught up in what we think we’re supposed to be good at, instead of focusing on what we’re _____33_____. For me, that feedback gave me _____34_____ to step away from the idea that I had to fit into a certain mold (模式) as a scientist. Instead, I _____35_____ a career that lets me use my strengths and do something I truly enjoy.
21. A. astonishing B. comforting C. convincing D. depressing
22. A. turned B. meant C. came D. started
23. A. agreed B. stayed C. ended D. struggled
24. A. naturally B. slightly C. physically D. sincerely
25. A. parents B. followers C. students D. classmates
26. A. part from B. show off C. reflect on D. give up
27. A. cities B. careers C. subjects D. universities
28. A. regularly B. straightly C. ultimately D. probably
29. A. jokes B. secrets C. truths D. stories
30. A. clear B. annoying C. uncertain D. tough
31. A. praise B. protest C. comment D. complaint
32. A. hook B. track C. coast D. edge
33. A. drawn to B. trained as C. accused of D. prevented from
34. A. criticism B. punishment C. forgiveness D. permission
35. A. quit B. found C. created D. required
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。
Instead of crowding into popular overcrowded tourist spots for holidays, a growing number of holidaymakers in China are spending their leisure time at lesser-known resorts ____36____(seek) unique, relaxed holiday experiences.“Reverse tourism”____37____(emerge) as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China recently.
During the week-long public holiday,____38____ ended on Oct 7, large numbers of vacationers, especially young professionals who long to escape busy city life, avoided popular holiday destinations in order to get off the____39____(beat) track and enjoy some peace and quiet.
According to data from online travel agency Qunar,____40____number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year.
Some young professionals who normally have little time for____41____(they) simply had a staycation in a hotel to make the much-awaited break____42____(relaxing). Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips____43____ popular destinations, which often involve pricey tickets, meals, and hotel stays.
In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as“commercial” and “standardized” as ____44____(develop) ones and are able to offer more authentic experiences and natural encounters, according to social media posts. And unlike popular destinations, some underexplored places with little online_____45_____(expose) can offer more surprises.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
46. 假如你是李华，是校学生会主席。在中国文化遗产日(Chinese Cultural Heritage Day)到来之际，请根据下面的写作提示，给同学们写一封英语倡议书发表在校英语报上，内容包括：
1. 保护文化遗产(cultural heritage)的重要性； 2. 可采取的措施；3. 发出呼吁。
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
the Students’ 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。
“John, come on! We’ve got to get going!” my older sister Anna yelled up the stairs.
Anna and I fought about everything. She used the bathroom too long, she ate my snacks, and she always acted like the perfect older sister. She was on the track team, got good grades, and had tons of friends. Mom and Dad were always saying, “Why can’t you be more like your sister ” Trust me, I heard it enough.
Why would anyone pick exercise over pajamas (睡衣) It puzzled me. I’m really not that into sports. So, when Anna heard I was running the Turkey Trot this year, the look on her face — “You Running ” I’ll never forget it.
I stumbled down to the car where Anna was already seated and Dad was eating a chocolate bar. “Gotta fuel up,” he said. “Want one, John ” “I just need to wake up,” I said. “Why is it still dark Is this even legal You think this is fun ” “Of course it’s fun,” Anna cut in. “Don’t you know that exercise in the morning is one of the healthiest things you can do ” I stopped listening. She could be such a know-it-all sometimes.
When we got to the race, I was shocked how many people were there. It wasn’t long before the announcer started the countdown. Anna plugged in her AirPods and went off with the crowd. Dad found his friends and joined them. I was determined to run on my own.
Just keep going, just keep going, I told myself. I hated to admit it, but maybe Anna had been right about morning exercise. After the first mile and a half, I was feeling amazing—until my leg began to feel funny. It felt like nails were poking my right leg. My muscles began twitching uncontrollably. No, no, no, not a cramp (抽筋)! Before I could decide, my body chose for me. I couldn’t take one more step. I struggled to the side of the road and sat down, trying to shake it off. This can’t be happening, I thought. Then I heard footsteps behind me.
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。
It was Anna, jogging back toward me.
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As we crossed the finish line, Anna asked, “One more time next year ”
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】1. A 2. D 3. A
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. B 19. E 20. C
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. D 35. B
【答案】36. to seek
37. has emerged
38. which 39. beaten
40. the 41. themselves
42. more relaxing
43. to 44. developed
45. exposure
【答案】例文
Dear fellow students,
As Chinese Cultural Heritage Day is approaching, I’m calling on all of you to take action.
Cultural heritage is a very important resource. It is an important way for people to understand the ancient civilization. However, some cultural relics in our country are in danger of disappearing. So how to protect them has become an urgent need. In my opinion, firstly, people’s awareness of protecting cultural relics should be improved. Secondly, the government should shoulder the main responsibility to protect them. Moreover, as students, we can help to raise money for protecting cultural relics.
Let us join hands together to protect our splendid ancient civilization.
the Students’ Union
【答案】One possible version:
It was Anna, jogging back toward me. “What are you doing here ” I asked. “You should be at the finish line!” “I got to the two-mile mark and didn’t see you,” she said, breathing hard. “I got worried. Are you okay ” Anna knelt down beside me. She gently stretched my leg and offered me her hand. I took it, and she helped me up. For the rest part, Anna stayed by my side. She slowed her pace to match mine. She talked me through the pain, telling me when to walk and when to jog again. “You’re doing great, John. Just keep going. I’m right here.”
As we crossed the finish line, Anna asked, “One more time next year ” “Yeah,” I said. And for the first time, I meant it. Dad was at the finish line, cheering for us. Anna threw an arm around my shoulder, saying “Not bad for your first race, little brother.” After the race, I couldn’t stop thinking about how Anna had given up her race to help me. I started to look at my sister differently and realized something: I hadn’t just learned to love running. I had learned to love having her as my sister. Sometimes the best things in life aren’t about winning — they’re about who’s running beside you.

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