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2025-2026学年高二下学期5月阶段检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
“Slow Travel” is not a new idea, in fact, it is thought to have come about in the late 80s. The term(术语) appeared in the wake of the slow-food movement which stressed the importance of locally-sourced produce and home-cooked meals as an alternative to the increasing use of processed foods and fast-food restaurants.
Where “slow food” offered a healthier and more sustainable approach to food consumption, “slow travel” was a similar reaction to the rise of mass tourism. Particularly, it aimed to get rid of some negative aspects of traditional travel, such as threats to cultural identity, environmental impacts, and the general commercial nature of mass tourism.
After experiencing growth for almost two decades, interest in “slow travel” seems to have topped out in popularity back in 2004 with as many as 20,000 people googling it on a monthly basis. In the following decade, interest fell sharply by as much as 80%. However, since 2018 the term has been slowly but steadily increasing in popularity once again.
While using “slow” transport and staying longer in a destination can both help reach the objectives of slow tourism, the essential element isn’t necessarily traveling slowly. What is essential is focusing on your approach and attitude to travel. For those interested in pursuing this approach to travel, there is no strict set of guidelines to follow but rather a shift in mindset. Forget about trying to achieve a pre-planned set of experiences and instead focus on experiencing a new place, people, and culture through immersion (沉浸).
There are many significant benefits of slow tourism for the traveler, the communities they visit, and the environment. Through conscious effort, travel can broaden our horizons and deepen our knowledge and understanding of people and places. It can deliver economic as well as social and cultural advantages to the local communities we visit. Slow travel also has the potential to minimize some of the negative impacts that travel can have on us, our community, and the environment.
1. What inspired the slow travel trend
A．The convenience of mass tourism.
B．The popularity of fast-food restaurants.
C．The rise of the slow-food movement.
D．The advance of transportation technology.
2. How does Paragraph 3 develop its idea
A．By listing data.
B．By using comparisons.
C．By giving examples.
D．By raising questions.
3. What do true slow travelers attach great importance to
A．Fixed schedules.
B．Local experience.
C．Cozy accommodation.
D．Souvenir collection.
4. What’s the author’s attitude towards slow tourism
A．Critical.
B．Disapproving.
C．Favorable.
D．Uncaring.
B
Life on the street is a constant struggle for homeless people. In times of extreme weather conditions, that struggle becomes even more difficult. Recently, homeless people across Chicago faced freezing to death if they couldn't find shelter for the night.
Thankfully, one local woman refused to let that happen. On January 30，2018, 34-year-old Candice Payne, a local managing broker, was lucky enough to have shelter from the dangerous conditions.
“It was - 20℃, and I knew they were going to be sleeping on ice and I had to do something,” said Payne. Payne started brainstorming different ways she could possibly help. Finally， she decided to see if there were any rooms available at local inns and hotels that she could get to help those stuck on the street.
For Payne, her mission was personal. According to Payne, her husband, Carlos Callahan， had lived on the streets at one point in his life. Based on his experiences, Payne knew that the homeless people still out on the street desperately needed help and that if she didn't step up to help, no one likely would.
However, when Payne explained what she was trying to do，many of the local hotels refused to allow her to pay for the rooms as they didn't want homeless people to stay in their rooms. “No one wanted them, but one hotel, the Amber Inn, was nice enough to allow me to buy the rooms,” said Payne.
Payne's selfless act made news across the country. However, she insisted she had never done it for attention. “I am a regular person, ” said Payne, who spent thousands of dollars of her own money to help complete strangers.“It all sounded like a rich person did this, but I’m just a little black girl from the South Side. ”
5. What does the underlined word “ that” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．Locals living on the street
B．The homeless freezing to death.
C．The extreme weather.
D．The shelter for the homeless.
6. How did Candice Payne help the homeless people
A．By drawing public attention.
B．By giving them money directly.
C．By taking them to her own house.
D．By buying hotel rooms for them.
7. What may contribute to Payne’s nice act
A．Her husband's past experiences.
B．The requests from the homeless.
C．Her desire to become famous.
D．The coldness of local hotels.
8. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A．A Black Fighter Changes the World
B．A Woman’s Curiosity Brings a Reward
C．A Regular Woman Makes a Difference
D．A Couple's Brave Act Moves the Country
C
While many of us have only become familiar with AI over the past year or so, artist Refik Anadol has been using the technology for years to create immersive installations (沉浸式装置). Now, his studio is releasing its most ambitious project yet: the Large Nature Model, the world’s first open- source generative AI model focusing on nature.
Under development for DATALAND, Refik Anadol Studio’s future museum and Web3 platform devoted to data visualization and AI art, the Large Nature Model is trained on billions of open-source nature images. Interestingly, the model isn’t just for visuals; it can also produce sound and scent elements.
“Blending art, technology, and nature, our model aims to raise awareness about environmental issues and inspire innovative solutions by finding connections among isolated archives (隔离档案),” shared Anadol. “By engaging people on multiple sensory levels, the outputs of the model make the abstract concept of environmental conservation easily acceptable, encouraging a collective responsibility to act.”
Anadol presented the model at the NVIDIAGTC AI Conference, where he transformed a 65-foot by 131-foot wall into a live AI data sculpture. Fed with 2.5 million sourced nature images, the wall exploded with visuals that show the model’s endless creative possibilities, amazing people present at the conference.
The conference is not the only place where the Large Nature Model is on display. At London’s Serpentine Gallery, Anadol’s Echoes of the Earth: Living Archive shows his years-long experimentation with data on coral reefs and rainforests. On view until April 7, the display deepened visitors’ love of nature.
“Anadol’s artworks made me fully understand the unseen yet incredible role of data in our world,” shared art critic Hans Ulrich Obrist in an interview.“I felt enveloped by the data, the richness of information and the beauty found within nature.”
“This project is not about coping or replacing nature; it’s about appreciating, loving and respecting nature. We’re not replacing nature; we’re preserving it,” said Anadol.
9. What can the Large Nature Model do according to the text
A．Train a number of famous artists.
B．Offer multi- sensory art experiences.
C．Track global immersive installations.
D．Identify outdated nature images quickly.
10. What is the Large Nature Model mainly designed for
A．Making art products available to the public.
B．Inspiring more artists to get close to nature.
C．Contributing to environmental conservation.
D．Boosting the development of local museums.
11. What’s the function of paragraphs 4-5 in the text
A．To prove the studio’s model is incredible.
B．To tell the inspiration for Anadol’s dream.
C．To show environmental issues are serious.
D．To highlight the barrier to using the model.
12. What did Hans Ulrich Obrist see from Anadol’s works
A．The power of data.
B．The key role of a gallery.
C．The cooperation of humans.
D．The trend of replacing nature.
D
When I was in university, I spent a semester studying abroad at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland. In my brief time there, I came to love Scotland for its local culture, food and scenery.
You might think, “Scotland isn’t so different from the US; they still speak English there!” But when I stepped off the plane, I was greeted by a gruff-voiced (声音粗哑的) lady at customs. “You’ll be coming from America, then ” she asked me, and I nodded. “But all of our lads (小伙子) are leaving Glasgow for the States!” Her thick Scottish English and sense of humor were obvious right away. I was not in the US anymore, where customs agents never joke around.
As I settled in at the university, I could feel myself getting used to hearing and even speaking the Scottish English of my customs agent. In classroom discussions, people would say “em” when they couldn’t think of what to say instead of “um”. After the first few weeks, I stopped chuckling about this. Strathclyde students stayed up late into the night, running around campus and shouting, “Here weh, here weh, here weh (curse word]) go! Lat’s go, lat’s go, lat’s go (curse word) Glasgow!” Pretty soon, I was no longer saying “thanks” at the supermarket — instead, I said “cheers”.
My Scottish friends drank whiskey and ate haggis (羊杂碎布丁), a hearty dish made from sheep’s heart, liver and lungs. I drank plenty of whiskey but I’m ashamed to admit that I wasn’t brave enough to try haggis. Scottish bakeries usually sell bridies (肉馅饼), pies filled with salt and pepper, sliced onions, steak, butter and fat. Add a cup of tea – though I usually Americanized it by choosing coffee instead — and a bridie makes for a delicious breakfast.
Every time I took a train anywhere in Scotland, I’d gaze out at the rolling hills and wonder if grass was greener anywhere else in the world. Then I’d reflect that there’s a reason this country was the birthplace of golf.
13. How did the author feel when he was greeted by the lady at customs
A．Amused.
B．Embarrassed.
C．Excited.
D．Relaxed.
14. Which of the following statements is true
A．Most Scottish people prefer coffee to tea.
B．The author fell in love with Scottish whiskey and bridies.
C．Coffee and haggis are traditionally combined in the Scottish breakfast.
D．The author found it hard of understand the Scottish accent.
15. Which of the following can replace the underlined word in paragraph 3
A．Talking loudly.
B．Whispering angrily.
C．Hearing carefully.
D．Laughing quietly.
16. What is the article mainly about
A．The traditional food and drinks in Scotland.
B．The author’s experience in Scotland as an exchange student.
C．A comparison between Scottish English and American English.
D．Suggestions about how to enjoy Scottish culture, food and scenery.
二、七选五
We’ve all been there — one minute, we’re checking the news for an update, and the next, we’re waist-deep in a flood of negative news. This compulsive need to scroll through bad news or information, known as doomscrolling, has recently become an all-too-common habit. ___17___
Psychologists have been studying how this behavior affects our cognitive functions, emotional well-being, and even our ability to focus on the things that matter in our daily lives. The result Doomscrolling isn’t just a means to pass the time — it’s actively harming our mental health. ___18___ Instead of making us feel prepared and informed, consuming bad news nonstop actually makes us feel more helpless. For people who already struggle with anxiety or depression, doomscrolling can become a maladaptive coping mechanism — a way to seek control over uncontrollable situations. ___19___
Beyond the obvious stress and anxiety, doomscrolling messes with how we think. It wreaks havoc on our attention span. The brain starts craving constant stimulation, making it harder to focus on tasks that aren’t delivering the same emotional hit. ___20___ Doomscrolling overloads our brain. Constant exposure to distressing content fills up our working memory, leaving little room for productive thinking or problem-solving.
So, how can we break free from the doomscrolling trap Altogether, avoiding all bad news isn’t the answer. A wiser choice is to develop healthier digital habits. We can begin by scheduling a specific time to check the news. Meanwhile, focus on what we consume: follow reputable sources and mute accounts that thrive on outrage and fear. For every negative story, seek something uplifting or informative to balance the content. ___21___ Donate, discuss the topic with a trusted friend, or volunteer for a cause.
A．It is not surprising that anxiety is on the rise.
B．Unfortunately, instead of helping, it feeds the stress cycle.
C．We can reclaim our focus, mental health, and peace of mind.
D．No wonder reading a book feels harder than scrolling social media.
E．If a news story indeed upsets us, we can look for real-world ways to contribute.
F．Studies show that doomscrollers reported higher levels of anxiety and depression.
G．While staying informed matters, constant exposure to negativity does us no favors.
三、完形填空
Six years as a space reporter taught me that chaos rules everything. Nothing is completely predictable or controlled. I have watched enough go wrong to know that no view of a celestial (天空的) event is ever truly promised to us ___22___ on the earth.
So when my mother and I decided to drive out to Erie, Pennsylvania, to see the April 8 total solar eclipse (日全食) this year, I knew this would be a trip of two ___23___ attitudes. I’ d be ___24___ about the weather and convinced we’d be victims of the randomness that governs the world while my mom would have strong faith that order would ___25___ and the skies would let us glimpse an eclipse like this for the first time in our lives. I told her not to ___26___ the universe for this one; she told me she wouldn’t depend on anything else.
I was once again humbled into a ___27___ I’ve learned time and time again: Mama knows best. Erie’s forecast that morning was looking ___28___, but by the time first contact between the sun and the moon began a little after 2 p. m., the clouds over the city’s bay began to clear. The pale yellow sun under the eclipse lenses rapidly crested (达到顶峰), concentrating into a ___29___ orange glow.
The eclipse ___30___ at 3:16 p. m. A thin white glow pierced out from the edge of a clean black circle. The sunset-like ___31___ glowed and bloomed in the distance. I could spot solar prominences (日珥) sticking out from the sides of the sun ___32___ slightly bright red and pink. Jupiter and Venus also played roles in this performance. It felt like bearing ___33___ to something close to a miracle.
Four minutes later, the eclipse ___34___. The sun brightened again. And the clouds ___35___ violently, swallowing up the moon and the sun and the sky in gray. But for four incredible minutes, the universe seems to have ___36___ a promise to my mother.
22. A．analysts B．observers C．investigators D．astronauts
23. A．consistent B．conflicting C．amusing D．agreeable
24. A．optimistic B．confused C．pessimistic D．curious
25. A．win B．lose C．delay D．fail
26. A．feed on B．count on C．take on D．settle on
27. A．plan B．skill C．lesson D．practice
28. A．usual B．average C．beautiful D．terrible
29. A．fierce B．weak C．hazy D．dim
30. A．disappeared B．exploded C．died D．struck
31. A．shapes B．sizes C．colors D．scenes
32. A．in B．on C．with D．for
33. A．tolerance B．relation C．witness D．reference
34. A．continued B．progressed C．ticked D．ended
35. A．quit B．returned C．left D．faded
36. A．made good on B．lost focus on C．took account of D．kept track of
四、语法填空
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。
Officially ___37___ (launch) on December 18, 2025, Hainan’s full-island closure for customs supervision is a landmark and innovative measure of China’s high-level opening-up, rather than ___38___ restrictive “island sealing” as misunderstood by some. Its core principle — “opening up at the first line, controlling at the second line, ___39___ free flow within the island” — demonstrates a well-balanced combination of openness and security, aiming to transform the entire island into a special customs-supervised zone that integrates ___40___ international economic and trade rules.
From a policy perspective, the “first-line opening-up” significantly simplifies customs clearance procedures, enabling the convenient and efficient flow of overseas goods, capital and personnel, ___41___ is highly beneficial to attracting foreign investment and promoting industrial agglomeration. Meanwhile, the “second-line control” focuses on precise supervision, effectively preventing potential risks and safeguarding the stability of the mainland market. Notably, the ___42___ (expand) of the zero-tariff commodity list — with tax items increasing from 1,900 to approximately 6,600 — has substantially reduced import costs for enterprises, ___43___ (stimulate) the development of high-value-added industries such as advanced manufacturing and cross-border e-commerce.
As a ___44___ (strategic) important hub connecting domestic and international dual circulations, this closure is economically significant for enhancing Hainan’s participation in the global value chain and institutionally ___45___ (value) for accumulating replicable experiences in institutional opening-up. Furthermore, it ___46___ (improve) residents’ well-being by providing more duty-free consumer goods and creating high-quality employment opportunities, making Hainan a more attractive and prosperous region contributing to China’s sustained opening-up drive.
五、书面表达
（一）书信写作
假定你是李华，近期你发现国内不少历史建筑都被改造成了咖啡馆，在社交媒体上成为热门打卡地(internet-famous spot)。请给你的英国笔友Chris写一封邮件讨论这一现象，内容包括：
1. 你的看法；
2. 你的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
How are things going I’m writing to discuss with you an interesting trend in ancient buildings.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
（二）读后续写
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。
I was seven years old and had just moved to Anaheim, California with my grandparents. Facing a new school, new friends, and worst of all, getting new shots, I felt a bit nervous. As I sat on the wrinkled paper on the doctor’s exam table one week before school was to start, with my legs hanging over the end, I feared the moment when he would say, “It’s time for your shot.” The only thing I knew that would make the pain of a shot worthwhile was the balloon I had been promised.
I was brave during the shot and didn’t even make a sound. While waiting for the doctor to bring the balloon, I had so many fun ideas. I had a favorite doll (洋娃娃). And I wanted to tie it to my doll’s arm and act like she was floating away, then save her. I also thought about tying it to my dog Max’s tail and pretending my dog was an alien (外星人) explorer checking if Earth was a good place for alien dogs. And I really wanted to rub the balloon on my hair to make my hair stand up, just like the members of KISS, my favorite band at that time.
However, the doctor returned with a concerned look on his face and delivered the bad news. “I’m sorry, but we don’t have any balloons left.” All my plans for the balloon disappeared in an instant. I was so disappointed.
On the way home, Grandma kept telling me to think positively and that everything would be fine. She said we had some balloons at home that I could blow up. But I just knew those balloons wouldn’t be as special as the one from the doctor’s. We didn’t have a gas tank to make them float, and I didn’t have to go through anything to get them.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右; 2．按格式作答。
When I got home, I still felt sad.
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It turned out that Grandpa bought those new floating balloons to cheer me up.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.C 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.B 6.D 7.A 8.C 9.B 10.C 11.A 12.A 13.A 14.B 15.D 16.B
七选五
17.G 18.B 19.F 20.D 21.E
完形填空
22.B 23.B 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.D 29.A 30.D 31.C 32.A 33.C 34.D 35.B 36.A
语法填空
37.launched 38.a 39.and 40.with 41.which 42.expansion 43.stimulating 44.strategically 45.valuable 46.improves
参考范文
书信写作
Dear Chris,
How are things going I’m writing to discuss with you an interesting trend in ancient buildings.
Many historic buildings in China have been turned into cafes and become popular online. I think it is a wonderful idea. On one hand, it helps protect old buildings and let more people know about traditional culture. On the other hand, these special cafes offer people a quiet place to relax and enjoy their time. It is a perfect way to combine tradition and modern life.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
读后续写
When I got home, I still felt sad. I wandered around the house listlessly, unwilling to talk or play. Seeing my low spirits, Grandpa said nothing but went out quietly. I lay on the sofa, staring out of the window, still thinking about the promised balloon. Minutes later, I heard the door open and looked up curiously.
It turned out that Grandpa bought those new floating balloons to cheer me up. My eyes lit up the moment I saw the colorful floating balloons in his hand. I jumped with joy and took them happily. I tried all the fun ideas I had imagined earlier. That day, laughter filled our house. I was truly grateful to Grandpa, who always knew how to brighten my day.

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