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2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Welcome to Fanfare, the Horn Book’s annual best books list! Which books stand out in our memory and remain in our hearts and imaginations We hope you enjoy the following works in the picture book category. If you’re interested in reading more about Fanfare authors and illustrators, just click the link at the bottom of this page. Happy Fanfare!
Nesting Dolls
In a family of women with golden brown skin, Anyiaka, a Black girl with a much darker complexion (肤色), feels out of place. Through a set of nesting dolls, her African grandmother provides reassurance. Vivid, digitally created illustrations showcase this loving family’s closeness.
Once upon a Book
Alice is invited inside a book by one of the animal characters from it. She embarks on a thrilling adventure of the imagination, traveling to a coral reef, outer space, and more. Delightful text and lush watercolor illustrations bring readers into this appealing adventure starring an Asian protagonist (主人公).
Maybe a Whale
After Grandpa’s death, Mom takes the narrator on the trip Grandpa had planned to see “his whales”. Rich watercolor illustrations blur sea and sky and show whales in shadows and stars. At night, they hear whales but still can’t see them, and the narrator knows Grandpa remains present. A tender-testament to love and loss.
My Baba’s Garden
Scott’s own grandmother served as the inspiration for Baba, whose silent, meaningful gestures communicate her longing to pass on traditions to her grandson. Smith’s watercolor illustrations bring warmth to every inch of Baba’s kitchen and garden, and even find gentle beauty in earthworms.
21. Which book features a magical journey
A．Nesting Dolls B．Once upon a Book C．Maybe a Whale D．My Baba’s Garden
22. What do Nesting Dolls and My Baba’s Garden have in common
A．They bring nature into their storytelling.
B．They center on themes of family connection.
C．They present illustrations made in watercolor.
D．They explore the dilemma of cultural identity.
23. Where is the text probably from
A．A book website. B．An essay collection. C．A travel brochure. D．A literature magazine.
B
Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.
His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I liked it,” says Filippi.
Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.
Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his newfound passion into practice.
“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.
Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”
24. What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance
A．Its potential to boost his career.
B．Its graceful and light movements.
C．Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
D．Its true reflection of his elegant personality.
25. How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos
A．By giving an example. B．By listing numbers. C．By sharing a story. D．By making a comparison.
26. Why does Filippi believe that learning about different cultures is priceless
A．Because he thinks little of learning from other cultures.
B．Because people prefer to write down their past experiences.
C．Because a book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.
D．Because he thinks accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.
27. What is the main idea of the passage
A．An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.
B．An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.
C．Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.
D．Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.
C
Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology. “Our study found that gum (牙龈) disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage (萎缩) in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer’s disease,” said study author Satoshi Yamaguchi, Ph. D. of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
The study involved 172 people without memory problems. Their average age was 67. Participants had dental exams and took memory tests at the beginning of the study. They also had brain scans to measure the volume of their hippocampus at the beginning of the study. This was measured again four years later. For each participant, researchers counted the number of teeth and checked for amount of gum disease.
Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age, researchers found that for people with mild gum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. By contrast, for people with severe gum disease the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging.
“These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth,” Yamaguchi said. “The findings suggest that controlling the progression of gum disease through regular dental visits is crucial, and that teeth with severe gum disease may need to be removed and replaced with appropriate false ones.” Yamaguchi said future studies are needed with larger groups of people. The limitation of the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan, so the results may not be applied to other locations.
28. What is Yamaguchi’s study mainly about
A．Causes of gum disease.
B．The symptoms of brain shrinkage.
C．Ways to take good care of one’s teeth.
D．The connection between the teeth and the brain.
29. How did researchers reach the conclusion
A．By making comparisons.
B．By referring to previous studies.
C．By conducting a survey among dentists.
D．By proving experts’ theory in experiments.
30. What do the research findings indicate
A．Gum disease is increasing among people.
B．Keeping teeth healthy is of great importance.
C．Removing natural teeth is bad for dental health.
D．Doing a routine dental checkup can avoid gum disease.
31. What’s Yamaguchi’s attitude towards the study
A．Disapproving. B．Unclear. C．Positive. D．Objective.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
It’s easy to give in to the winter hibernation (冬眠) urge — but countless studies have shown that outdoors activity is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of anxiety, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 32. _______________ Here’s how to make the best use of our natural health service.
Starting small.
“Sometimes getting out and running 5km was like climbing Everest. It would take me all day just to find the energy to get out,” says Alex Staniforth, a mental health campaigner. 33. _______________ Try opening a window, sitting by natural light, or bringing nature indoors with plants. When you’re ready, aim for short, achievable goals like a five-minute walk. You don’t need hours. Aiming for regular activity is key.
34. _______________
Mental health and fitness coach Gareth Jones emphasized that good planning and structure are crucial. “If you know you’re struggling with motivation, laying out all your kit — from your socks all the way up to the food you’re going to take — can be helpful,” he says. “ 35. _______________ You might want to get out when you get to the front door — but if you have to go and search for your trainers because they’re lost under the stairs somewhere, you may not feel like going out at all.”
Group support.
Social commitments can also act as motivation for people with depression and anxiety. Having other people around us — whether that’s joining a club or committing to something with a friend — can really help. 36. _______________ “People are very quick to post their accomplishments on social media, but what you don’t see is the build-up,” says Gareth. “It doesn’t matter where people are now in their lives, they’ve had to work to get there. And you’ll get there too.”
A．A clear goal.
B．A structured approach.
C．However, don’t compare yourself to others.
D．A disorganized life can affect your motivation.
E．Therefore, doctors are encouraging people to go outdoors more.
F．But time in nature isn’t the only cure for mental health problems.
G．If this sounds familiar, remember even small steps can bring benefits.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空（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。
Thanksgiving is usually a busy time. But last year, that busy but normal life 37. ___ when my 12-year-old, Gillian, got a rare bone cancer.
My husband Kyle, older daughter Allison, and I 38. ___ everything to care for her. For 71 nights, Kyle and I took turns 39. ___ on the hospital sofa. Allison spent most evenings next to Gillian on the hospital bed showing her 40. ___ videos to take her attention away from her 41. ___.
What 42. ___ me deeply were other busy mothers who taught me to accept 43. ___. A mother of Gillian’s best friend 44. ___ me every morning with comforting words. Mothers of Gillian’s classmates provided a meal 45. ___ so we would have at least one homemade meal every week. Living in Atlanta, we didn’t own a car, so moms of Allison’s friends took turns 46. ___ us to the clinic. Parents of Gillian’s friends ensured their daughters spent time with her as 47. ___ as they could.
Gillian finished chemo in early July. Despite her status change from patient to 48. ___, she is scheduled for frequent follow-up tests and clinic visits. As we prepare for this year’s festivities, we are certainly thankful for Gillian’s 49. ___ and everyone who helped us 50. ___ the way. But I’m also grateful our family can appreciate the 51. ___ life again.
37. A．faded away B．went on C．fell apart D．took off
38. A．dropped B．lost C．defeated D．destroyed
39. A．sitting B．sleeping C．playing D．reading
40. A．endless B．terrible C．training D．silly
41. A．loneliness B．confusion C．dreams D．pains
42. A．moved B．surprised C．excited D．forced
43. A．responsibility B．help C．presents D．opportunities
44. A．asked B．reminded C．grabbed D．texted
45. A．break B．ticket C．train D．suggestion
46. A．dragging B．driving C．moving D．motivating
47. A．briefly B．long C．often D．appropriately
48. A．winner B．doctor C．survivor D．celebrity
49. A．recovery B．courage C．performance D．future
50. A．out of B．in C．on D．along
51. A．active B．ordinary C．new D．full
第二节 语法填空（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 future of artificial intelligence (AI) 52. _______________ (reshape) by DeepSeek, a rapidly growing AI company, in the past several months. 53. _______________ (found) by Liang Wenfeng and supported by the Chinese hedge fund High-Flyer, DeepSeek quickly became a major player in AI, drawing global attention. Originally a quiet player, DeepSeek became an innovative (创新的) force in AI with the release of its DeepSeek-R1 model, 54. _______________ (mark) a significant turning point in the industry. This shift promoted DeepSeek to challenge established tech giants and the AI company quickly appeared as 55. _______________ global force in the tech world. The company’s rapid 56. _______________ (grow) can be due to its early success in finance (金融) and its later breakthroughs in AI technology.
DeepSeek-R1 has taken the AI world by storm, outpacing competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Meta’s LLaMA 3.1. However, 57. _______________ makes DeepSeek-R1 outstanding is its performance as well as its low cost. DeepSeek-R1 was developed for just $6 million, while $100 million was spent in developing GPT-4. Moreover, DeepSeek managed 58. _______________ (achieve) the same performance with 10 times less computational power compared 59. _______________ its competitors. This achievement not only strengthened DeepSeek as a strong competitor 60. _______________ positioned the company as an industry leader. The performance of DeepSeek-R1 has allowed it to reach a broad user base, 61. _______________ (particular) in industries seeking high-performance AI at a lower cost.
第四部分 写作（满分40分）
读后续写（满分40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 was February 21, the International Mother Language Day, a day to celebrate language and cultural diversity. At the end of the day, Mr. Brown gave us an assignment: “All of you are to make a presentation about your native language.” Max, whose family came from France and I, who was born in China, were chosen to be the first two presenters. However, both of us were at a loss, wondering what should be talked about. Needless to say, there were many questions about what he meant. What should be talked about How many sentences are needed What format Do we need to write down everything
On the way home from school. Max and I scratched (抓) our heads, trying to figure out the meaning of Mr. Brown’s assignment. At first, we thought he was just giving an assignment to get us back into the habit of homework. We also wondered if it had more to do with how we presented to our classmates. Eventually, we both decided we would impress Mr. Brown and the class with some unique answers.
The next day, Max started his presentation by asking the class a question: “Is café an English word ” Some of the students nodded while a few shook their heads. Max continued with a smile and told the class that “cafe” actually came from French. “As one of the most spoken languages in the whole world, French has a charm of its own!” Max said. He instructed the class as if he were a university professor: “It is said that about 45% of the modern English words came from French. ” After writing some common French words on the blackboard, he began to teach the class how to pronounce them. Everyone, including Mr. Brown, applauded when he was done, I clapped along, excited and nervous about my following presentation.
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。
I was ready to do some fun activities with the class.
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Mr. Brown was totally pleased with our presentations.
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参考答案
第二部分 阅读理解
21-23：BBA
24-27：CBDA
28-31：AABD
32-36：EGBDC
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
37.C 38.A 39.B 40.D 41.D
42.A 43.B 44.D 45.A 46.B
47.C 48.C 49.A 50.D 51.B
第二节 语法填空
52. has been reshaped
53. Founded
54. marking
55. a
56. growth
57. what
58. to achieve
59. with/to
60. but
61. particularly
第四部分 写作 参考范文
I was ready to do some fun activities with the class. I first introduced the beauty of Chinese, telling them it is a tonal language with rich meanings. Then I taught them several simple daily greetings and interesting Chinese characters. To make it more lively, I organized a small game where my classmates tried to write basic Chinese characters. They laughed and enjoyed the process a lot. I also shared some short traditional poems, letting them feel the unique charm of Chinese culture.
Mr. Brown was totally pleased with our presentations. He praised us for our creative and wonderful shows, saying we perfectly showed the beauty of different languages. He told the whole class that language is a treasure of culture and we should respect and learn more about various languages. From that day on, more classmates became interested in foreign languages and different cultures. This special assignment brought us joy and made us understand the true meaning of International Mother Language Day.

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