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2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
A growing population of retirees is redefining travel with distinct pared to past generations, today’s seniors are wealthier, spending more time and money on tourism while demanding good value and meaningful trips. They seek bolder, more purposeful trips, fueling a rise in independent travel, guided tours, and philanthropic (慈善的) journeys.
Prioritizing autonomy, many opt for personalized arrangements in small groups or solo, moving away from rigid, large tours. They conduct extensive online research but also consult professionals to create a basic routine. A key motivation is the desire to build new social connections and strengthen family bonds during travel, with increasing options available to support these goals.
Figure 1: Primary Motivation for Intern (Aged 50+)
●“Experience New Cultures & Adventure”: 45%
●“Visit Family/Friends”: 30%
●“Volunteer/Service Learning”: 15%
●“Relaxation”: 10%
Mature travellers, particularly women increasingly favour culturally immersive and adventurous vacations focused on learning and giving back. This reflects the lifelong pursuit of meaningful and enjoyable experiences through travel.
Figure 2: Planned International Travel (Next 12 Months)
●Age 50-59: 42%
●Age 60-69: 48%
●Age 70+: 35%
Research confirms a strong intention to travel internationally among those over fifty. Tourism remains their top discretionary (可自由支配的) costs. Globally, older tourists are as numerous as backpackers but possess greater spending power. For many, travel provides new perspectives, with living abroad often seen as an ultimate retirement goal.
1. What do modern seniors expect from their trips
A．Worthwhile experiences.
B．Low - cost group tours.
C．Short and simple vacations.
D．Travelling with many friends.
2. According to Figure 2, which group is most likely to travel abroad
A．People under 50.
B．People aged 50-59.
C．People aged 60-69.
D．People aged over 70.
3. What can we know about senior travellers compared to backpackers
A．They prefer cheaper destinations.
B．They travel in bigger groups.
C．They often have larger budgets.
D．They enjoy less planning.
第二篇
In the summer of 2023, middle school student Tina Jin was alarmed to learn that over 2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. With her heart set on finding a solution, Jin found inspiration in an unlikely place: in the tiny holes of leftover bones on her dinner plate.
After inspiration struck, Jin spent a year perfecting a solution that would reduce bone waste and increase access to clean drinking water. For months, she saved bones from family dinners and tested their honeycomb-like (蜂窝状的) structures to create a natural water filtration (过滤) system. Over time, she improved the homemade invention by grinding (磨) smaller bones up into a powder and filtering it all through the filter made from thrown-away bones and household supplies.
Upon applying for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators challenge — a five-day STEM competition — Jin was selected as one of 30 middle school finalists. Last October, she flew to Washington, D.C. to take a range of student challenges and demonstrate her filtration device to the judges. After third-party testing by a water company showed that her filter successfully achieved drinkable standards, she took home the competition’s top award.
Jin was smiling from ear to ear as she took to the stage to accept the award. “I was just so shocked, and I felt so happy,” she said while holding her newly won award. “I want to partner with bigger organizations and hope to be able to see people filter water using my method.”
When it comes to encouraging other young people to explore STEM, Jin said, “If you find something that you think can solve a problem, pursue it — the chances are that you’re finding something that can help save the world.”
4. What was the direct source of inspiration for Tina Jin’s invention
A．A scientific paper on honeycomb structures.
B．The tiny holes in leftover dinner bones.
C．A lecture from her school teacher.
D．The global water crisis statistics.
5. What did the third-party test results show about the system
A．It could produce drinkable water.
B．It needed more development to work.
C．It was cheaper than other filters.
D．It could filter water very quickly.
6. What can be inferred from Jin’s statement in the last paragraph
A．She believes young people can definitely save the world.
B．She values action and potential in problem-solving.
C．She thinks only big ideas can make a difference.
D．She finds the invention process to be easy.
7. Which of the following can best describe Tina Jin
A．Impatient but ambitious.
B．Shy but intelligent.
C．Reliable and lucky.
D．Observant and determined.
C
Wave water sleeves (水袖), play with spears (矛), paint faces and wear costumes. On May 17th, teachers and students from the Ecuadorian Education Delegation immersed (使沉浸) themselves in the art of Peking Opera at the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University, experiencing the endless charm of traditional Chinese culture.
Amid the beating of gongs and drums, students from the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University demonstrated the basic skills of singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting of Peking Opera and performed some excerpts (片段) of Wu Wenhua and Woman Defending for the Emperor for 25 students from Ecuador. With curiosity and enthusiasm, the Ecuadorian students fixed their eyes on the performance and took photos with their mobile phones from time to time. After the performance, they couldn’t wait to come to the venue to put on their costumes and props, and learned some techniques with the Chinese students, such as water sleeves, spear playing and knife playing. Some of the students also put on facial makeups to practise stage steps and wave water sleeves under the guidance of their teachers, winning applause from the audience.
“I’ve heard of Peking Opera before, but knew little about it. Today, I not only saw the Peking Opera performance by myself, but also tried on the costumes. This experience was fantastic!” Dressed in the costume for the role of a general, Oliver showed a debut (首次登台) posture he had just learned, and had his classmates help him take photos for memory.
“Peking Opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture, with a profound history and a rich heritage. Today, we have prepared a Peking Opera immersive experience specifically for Ecuadorian students, helping them feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture through lively activities, and hoping they can bring our national art to the world,” said Wang Yunfeng, deputy director of the Opera Teaching Department at the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University.
8. What did the Ecuadorian students do while watching the performance
A．They asked questions about the stories.
B．They recorded the show with their phones.
C．They tried on costumes immediately.
D．They learned to beat gongs and drums.
9. What did Oliver think of his Peking Opera experience
A．It was too short to learn much.
B．It was an amazing involvement.
C．He found the makeup uncomfortable.
D．He preferred watching to participating.
10. What does the underlined word “quintessence” in the last paragraph mean
A．Difficult skill.
B．Modern form.
C．Perfect example.
D．Popular trend.
11. What is the best title for the text
A．Splendid Traditional Chinese Costumes
B．Artists Train Foreign Students as Performers
C．The Comparison Between Chinese and Ecuadorian Art
D．Ecuadorian Students Immerse Themselves in the Charm of Peking Opera
D
You, along with all living things, produce weak light that glows (发出微弱稳定的光) until you die, according to a recent study. It’s called ultraweak photon emission (UPE) and is a natural product of your metabolism (新陈代谢). UPE is produced when chemicals in your cells create unstable molecules (分子) known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) as by-products of your body’s metabolism. When ROS levels rise, they cause other molecules to become “excited”, meaning they carry excess (额外的) energy. It’s this energy that causes light to be released.
“I normally point out that UPE is a result of a biochemical process and in that sense is related to what happens in a glow-stick,” Dr Daniel Oblak, a physicist at the University of Calgary and last author of the study, said.
“UPE is so weak that it is not visible to the human eye and completely overwhelmed by other sources of light, unless you are in a completely dark room.”
That’s not to say that shutting your curtains and turning off your lights will allow you to see your own glow. This light is between 1,000 and 1,000,000 times weaker than the human eye can perceive. Using specialist cameras, scientists observed much more UPE being released by the living mice, compared to their dead bodies. Meanwhile, the leaves gave off much more light where they had been damaged, compared to undamaged areas.
That’s because they were experiencing more oxidative (氧化的) stress in damaged regions. But the dead mice did not glow, because their bodies weren’t metabolising anymore.
Oblak said that the key advantage of UPE is that it offers a non-invasive method of observing the health of living things.
“This could be used to track the condition of a tissue — for example, for use in transplants — or the level of stress an organism is subject to, such as for monitoring crop or forest health,” he said.
But this field is still full of unknowns. For instance, Oblak said, “Perhaps UPE is not just a byproduct of metabolic processes, but also serves a purpose.” Scientists just aren’t sure yet.
12. What causes ultraweak photon emission
A．The presence of reactive oxygen species in cells.
B．Direct exposure to bright light in a dark room.
C．The use of specialized cameras on dead organisms.
D．The human eye’s ability to perceive dim light.
13. What can be learned about UPE from the text
A．It is visible to the human eye without equipment.
B．It is a supernatural phenomenon.
C．It is generated through a biochemical process.
D．It is only produced by damaged tissues.
14. Why did the injured leaves give off more light than undamaged areas
A．They were suffering more oxidative stress.
B．They were no longer metabolizing.
C．They produced more reactive oxygen species after death.
D．They were placed in a completely dark room.
15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To explain why dead organisms stop glowing.
B．To compare UPE in mice and plants.
C．To argue that UPE is a purposeful biological signal.
D．To introduce UPE and its potential applications.
二、七选五
We are often led to believe that nothing is ever enough in life. ____16____. That persistent focus on what you lack is called a scarcity mindset, a negative mental state that fosters pessimism, competitiveness, and a sense of falling behind.
One trendy opposite to the scarcity mindset is the “abundance mindset.” ____17____. Wishful thinking — that if you just believe you have money, it’ll appear in your hands — can be equally unhelpful. Instead, breaking free from a scarcity mindset is surprisingly simple.
Start by practicing gratitude — being more intentional about noticing the good things you already have, whether it’s a supportive friend, a cozy apartment, or even upcoming holiday plans with family.
You can also challenge scarcity mindset thoughts (“I’ll never make enough money,” or “I’ll never have enough time”) with logic. Write down examples of when you got a promotion, say, or finished a big project ahead of schedule. Reflecting on these moments can remind you that your scarcity thinking isn’t always accurate. ____18____.
____19____. That means redirecting energy from complaints and actions: If you’re feeling stuck professionally, for instance, make it your objective to update your resume or network with at least one new contact each week. If it’s your dating life that feels stalled, maybe it’s time to try a new app or reevaluate that toxic relationship that’s holding you back.
A scarcity mindset doesn’t have to define your life. ____20____, your world should feel fuller, brighter, and far less restricting.
A．And it always works
B．Due to your impatience
C．With these little, intentional shifts
D．Adopt a goal-oriented perspective
E．Yet blind optimism isn’t realistic for most
F．Ultimately, carry out your duties with professionalism
G．Not enough hours in the day or money in our bank accounts
三、完形填空
Leo walked toward the art building with a heavy heart. He had ____21____ the elective (选修课) registration deadline while away at an engineering competition, making his dream classes ____22____. Now, he was ____23____ in a painting studio — a messy world that felt like the ____24____ of the logic found in blueprints.
The first assignment was to ____25____ a skyscraper (摩天大楼) at sunset. While others splash dynamic colors, Leo’s brush struggled ____26____. “I felt like an architect ____27____ to build with clouds instead of steel,” he says. Seeing his ____28____, Ms. Gable, an experienced artist, reframed the canvas as a construction site. By treating the skyscraper as a series of angled grids (网格) and the glass as a mirror governed by the law of reflection, she provided a ____29____ Leo could follow.
“I finally recognized the painting was a structural projection,” Leo ____30____.He began to map the horizon with precision, treating the canvas (画布) as a mathematical challenge. He understood that a single misplaced stroke would make his tower ____31____, just like a faulty calculation in a real building.
As the skyscraper ____32____, Leo’s eyes brightened. “____33____, I was skeptical at first,” he says, “but I found that the precision of an architect and the vision of a ____34____ are truly two sides of the same coin.” He had turned a frustrating setback into a newfound appreciation for ____35____.
21. A．missed B．met C．extended D．set
22. A．available B．full C．limited D．scary
23. A．occupied B．hidden C．stuck D．lost
24. A．opposite B．mirror C．explanation D．proof
25. A．paint B．construct C．photograph D．model
26. A．distinctively B．fruitlessly C．expressively D．painlessly
27. A．empowered B．prepared C．forced D．convinced
28. A．struggle B．shift C．urge D．creativity
29. A．schedule B．decision C．masterpiece D．blueprint
30. A．complains B．recalls C．sighs D．jokes
31. A．lean B．stand C．rise D．dominate
32. A．took root B．took control C．took shape D．took flight
33. A．Theoretically B．Admittedly C．Fortunately D．Surprisingly
34. A．student B．skyscraper C．map D．painter
35. A．art B．engineering C．teachers D．architects
四、语法填空
Chinese writer Hai Ya’s The Space-Time Painter won the Hugo Award (雨果奖) for Best Novelette at the 81st World Science Fiction Convention ____36____ (hold) in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu. He became ____37____ third Chinese writer to win a Hugo Award after Liu Cixin in 2015 and Hao Jingfang in 2016.
The Space-Time Painter was published in 2022. It ____38____ (inspire) by the life experience of the ____39____ (talent) Chinese painter Wang Ximeng during the Northern Song period, ____40____ created the 12-meter-long landscape painting “A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains”.
It tells a story about the political power struggle of the time combined ____41____ diverse elements, such as traditional Chinese culture, history and science fiction. “Our culture and traditions are ____42____ (close) connected with our lives,” said Hai, noting that Chinese sci-fi writers are becoming more confident about showcasing native culture and narratives. “I’m very happy that this work has received ____43____ (recognize), and as for my personally most satisfying work, it will always be the next one,” said the award winner.
____44____ (comment) on the Chinese winners of the Hugo Awards, sci-fi writer Han Song wrote on Sina Weibo that it shows that a new force of Chinese sci-fi ____45____ (rise), and that sci-fi has become a name card and a language for China to communicate with the world.
五、书信写作
假定你是李华，上周六你在动物救助站参加了志愿服务活动。请你给英国朋友Chris写一封邮件分享此次活动，内容包括：
1.服务内容；
2.你的感受。
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,
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写
The Secret of Flowers
Anna worked with her mother in their vegetable garden every day. This was how they made their living. Anna helped her mother tend the garden, so the vegetables would be healthy and ready for the market. Anna often pretended the plants she tended were beautiful roses, like Mrs. Brown’s prize flowers.
The only person in the village who made money selling flowers was Mrs. Brown. She grew roses and sold them to flower shops in the city. Every year she joined the City Rose Festival. People thought that Mrs. Brown used magic to grow her roses. How else could she win first prize twenty years in a row
Anna loved to tend flowers. Moreover, she often dreamed about growing her own roses and winning first prize in the festival. With the prize money, she would also be able to lighten the burden at home. However, roses were too expensive for her to start.
One day, Anna visited Mrs. Brown to see her flowers. Mrs. Brown was whispering to her roses when she arrived. “Spying on me again!” Mrs. Brown frowned.
“I only came to see your flowers, Mrs. Brown.” Anna took a deep breath. “I wish I could grow beautiful roses and win a prize at the festival like you.”
“I have experience passed down from generations.” Mrs. Brown laughed. “Stick to vegetables, child. Leave flowers to those who know the secret of flowers.”
Mrs. Brown returned to her gardening, ignoring the sad look on Anna’s face. Then she pulled up a dried-up rose, and threw it over the fence. “A plant in bad condition. Unworthy of my time,” Mrs. Brown mumbled.
Anna smiled, as she had an idea. She bowed farewell to Mrs. Brown and went out the garden gate. Mrs. Brown was busy minding her prize roses. Anna quickly bent over and grabbed the abandoned rose before rushing home. She remembered a quiet spot behind the cottage. It was the perfect place for her little rose to grow. Now, she had a chance for the festival.
Anna planted the rose in her garden and tended it carefully. ________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
On festival morning, Mrs. Brown passed by and saw the beautiful rose.________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.A 6.B 7.D 8.B 9.B 10.C 11.D 12.A 13.C 14.A 15.D
七选五
16.G 17.E 18.A 19.D 20.C
完形填空
21.A 22.B 23.C 24.A 25.A 26.B 27.C 28.A 29.D 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.B 34.D 35.A
语法填空
36.held 37.the 38.was inspired 39.talented 40.who
41.with 42.closely 43.recognition menting 45.is rising
书信写作（范文）
Dear Chris,
Last Saturday, I did volunteer work at an animal rescue station. I cleaned the houses for stray animals, fed them and accompanied the lonely pets. Some animals were hurt, so I also helped look after them.
This experience meant a lot to me. These poor animals need love and care. I feel happy to give them a warm home. I hope more people will protect small animals.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写（参考范文）
Anna planted the rose in her garden and tended it carefully. She watered it every morning and removed weeds around it patiently. She talked to the rose softly just as Mrs. Brown did, putting all her love into it. Gradually, the dried branch came back to life and grew fresh leaves. Before long, a lovely flower bud appeared, which made Anna overjoyed. She kept looking after it day and night, looking forward to its full bloom.
On festival morning, Mrs. Brown passed by and saw the beautiful rose. She was greatly surprised and walked up to Anna at once. Anna told her the whole story honestly. Hearing this, Mrs. Brown smiled warmly. She realized that the real secret of flowers was endless care and sincere love, not so-called magic. She praised Anna for her kindness and carefulness. Finally, Anna won the prize, and she shared the joy with Mrs. Brown happily.

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