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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
See one of the best cities in the world at your leisure with a famous open-top bus tour.Discover iconic London sights, spectacular historic buildings, top London attractions as well as modern architecture by hopping on and off at any of our multiple stops across the capital.
The Routes
The Classic Tour (Blue Route)
Taking you to all the main Central London landmarks, the Classic Tour passes the London Eye, the Tower of London, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, Harrods and much more.
The Essential Tour(Red Route)
Explore the centre and north of London, covering Covent Garden, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Regent’s Park, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, and King’s Cross, as well as many of the capital’s must-sees.
The Museum Tour(Orange Route)
Spend the day discovering London’s iconic museums such as the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A Museum as well as the Royal Albert Hall, Harrods and Buckingham Palace.
You can join the tour from any of our multiple stops. Each of our stops will be clearly signposted with the words “Golden Tours” sitting below the “Transport for London” bus stop logo. Each bus stop will also display its stop number.
Frequency
Summer+ Holidays= Every 20 mins on the Red and Blue routes. Every 30 mins on the Orange route.
Winter= Every 30 mins on the Blue route. Every 60 mins on the Red and Orange routes.
Please Note
Cancellation policy — all the money you pay will be given back if tickets are cancelled at least 24 hours prior to your entry time and date.
Click here to find out more.
1. Which landmark is included in more than one route
A．The London Zoo.
B．The Shard.
C．Buckingham Palace.
D．Harrods.
2. To receive a full refund for a Friday 3:00 PM booking, the tour can be cancelled by ________.
A．4:00 PM Thursday
B．10:00 AM Friday
C．2:00 PM Thursday
D．5:00 PM Friday
3. Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A travel brochure.
B．A travel website.
C．A news report.
D．An environmental magazine.
B
In my ninth-grade writing class last year, I met a cowboy who saved his town, a strict father who demanded his son earn straight A’s, and a modern-day Juliet who died of heartbreak after her parents rejected the love of her young life. More than once, I found myself wondering just how my students, who’d created these people, knew their subjects so well.
But things were different for their first essay, which was about the question: “Why is writing important ” Most of the essays filled less than one page, and few contained a sentence that could be interpreted as a thesis (论点 ) statement. I was shocked. Then I realized that the problem was the question itself. They could have written pages on the necessity of computers, but writing, in and of itself, simply didn’t strike them as important. This would have to change.
As a new unit started, I asked everyone to write a persuasive piece on a health-related topic of their choice. This time they found the exercise much more interesting. For the next two assignments, a personal-narrative unit followed by a creative-writing workshop, I only required that the piece meet the specifications of its genre (体裁) and that it contain a thesis.The results were staggering. The students took on diverse topics and turned in stories, 10 to20 pages each, with characters that broadened my view and touched my heart.
I walked into class believing that writing is important as a means of communication. However, my students demonstrated something more important to me. When the final bell rang in June, I walked away with a yearbook full of messages about writing’s most powerful significance — the ability to connect people, to put us in another’s skin, to teach us what it means to be human.
4. Who are the people mentioned at the beginning of paragraph 1
A．Ninth graders.
B．Students’ parents.
C．Modern writers.
D．Fictional characters.
5. What did the author realize about the students’ first essay
A．The topic failed to arouse their interest.
B．The students lacked basic writing skills.
C．The time given for the essay was too short.
D．The students didn’t know how to write a thesis.
6. What does the underlined word“staggering” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Controversial.
B．Remarkable.
C．Time-consuming.
D．Upsetting.
7. What does the author’s experience show
A．Teaching is learning.
B．Still waters run deep.
C．Knowledge is power.
D．Practice makes perfect.
C
Elon Musk has offered a prize of $100m for the best carbon capture proposal. I can save his committee a lot of time. The money should go to Peter Wohlleben, whose book The Hidden Life of Trees was the most valuable book of 2015 that everyone should read to understand trees and our planet better. Wohlleben’s idea is this: do nothing about trees. Stop fiddling (干预) with them, thinking that we can deal with climate change better than nature. If we fiddle, our Romes will burn.
The Hidden Life of Trees argued that trees are social. It shows that they can be our saviors. But it’s terribly hard to let ourselves be saved. We think we can be the authors of our salvation (拯救). Of course, there are things we could and should be doing, but in terms of forestry practice, often what’s billed as part of the solution is part of the problem.
Anyone who has planted a tree in their garden knows that it has a far-reaching effect — it makes your garden cooler in summer and warmer in winter. As a species, we have survived many climatic changes by changing our behavior — and that’s how trees survive, too. Trees learn from their past harms and produce younger ones programmed with those lessons. They regulate their growth by changing the rate at which they drip-feed (滴喂) younger trees with sugar solution through root networks.
Deciduous (落叶的) forests in particular remove greenhouse gases effectively as long as they live. Cut them down and burn them and you’re releasing carbon dioxide not just from the wood, but also from the forest floor. Deciduous trees are not “harvest-ready” at 200 years: they are teenagers. We must question comforting expressions such as “renewable energy” and learn the real cost of our toilet paper.
If we don’t learn to do nothing about trees, they will eventually be alone anyway — but without us. Wohlleben brilliantly and readably shows us how urgent and how hard it is to do nothing.
8. What does Wohlleben suggest for carbon capture
A．Fight climate change.
B．Leave trees alone.
C．Save the earth.
D．Change forestry species.
9. How do trees survive the climatic change
A．They adjust their growth.
B．They lose all their leaves.
C．They stop absorbing water.
D．They get help from humans.
10. Why does the author mention “toilet paper” in paragraph 4
A．To show trees are used to make daily necessities.
B．To encourage people to use renewable energy.
C．To remind people of the real cost of cutting trees.
D．To explain how forests remove greenhouse gases.
11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To recommend a book.
B．To clarify a proposal for a reward.
C．To illustrate the carbon capture system.
D．To give an account of the survival of trees.
D
Beneath the Pacific lies the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), where tens of billions of polymetallic nodules (多金属结核) are packed with cobalt (钴). Seabed-mining companies promote them as “a battery in a rock” and “the easiest way to solve climate change.” They claim that those nodules can provide metals for 4.8 billion electric vehicles.
Yet this promise threatens a biological treasure. Marine (海洋的) biologists reveal the CCZ shelters over 5,000 unique species in the darkness. The extensive mining of cobalt may lead to the loss of biodiversity. A company claimed to have found a solution to minimize the damage to the ecology and has already trialed a 25-ton collector robot designed to harvest these nodules. However, a 2023 study shows it can cause permanent destruction in the area.
Commercial mining is not yet permitted in international waters. The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is still determining how, and under what conditions, mining should be allowed. After 28 years of debate, its 168 member states still lack formal agreement. While companies advocate using nodule-collecting robots, 437 scientists from 44 countries demand an immediate stop.ISA studies confirm that just 10% mining of the CCZ may wipe out 50% of its species.
Nor is it certain that cobalt mining will even be all that important in car-battery technology. Many battery companies are trying to recycle cobalt from spent batteries. In March, several major European carmakers jointly stated that they would not buy any metals produced from deep-sea mining before the environmental risks are “completely understood”. Meanwhile, several Chinese electric vehicle producers have already made the switch, recycling up to 95% of metals from used batteries. “Why rush to mine the ocean for metals becoming outdated ” said battery expert Gavin Harper.
On June 8, 21 marine scientists from 8 universities finished a six-week research in the CCZ and packed up seafloor samples to take back to their labs for further analysis. “An assessment of the mining’s impact will take years of research,” says Andrew from Edinburgh. “I’m trying to get the best environmental data. And then it’s up to society to make the decision to go ahead.”
12. Why are the nodules called “a battery in a rock”
A．They contain valuable metals.
B．They have recharging qualities.
C．They own battery-like structures.
D．They generate renewable power.
13. What can be inferred about the ISA
A．It prioritizes economic interests.
B．It is guarded about seabed mining.
C．It opposes commercial operations.
D．It requires more technical support.
14. What does the author want to illustrate in Paragraph 4
A．Deep-sea mining meets demands.
B．Carmakers reuse battery materials.
C．Battery recycling needs promoting.
D．Seabed mining for cobalt can wait.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Marine Mining, a Green Solution
B．Cobalt, the Future of Batteries
C．Ocean Metals, an Ocean Risk
D．CCZ, the Treasure Unknown
七选五
We all seek fulfilling relationships and true happiness, often looking outward for what can only be found within. We are repeatedly told that we must love ourselves first. ___16___ Yet, despite this widespread advice, many still struggle to truly love themselves.
A primary reason lies in our upbringing, which often praises selflessness above all else. ___17___ This constant messaging can create guilt, making us believe that attending to our own needs is fundamentally wrong. However, emphasizing yourself is not an act of selfishness.True self-love is not selfish; it provides the clarity to distinguish which sacrifices are meaningful and which are merely draining.
To fully understand self-love, we must explore its core components. It begins with self-acceptance, which means embracing your whole self— both your strengths and your weaknesses. ___18___ They are essential to your unique identity.
Furthermore, self-love involves practicing self-compassion. Forgive yourself for mistakes and speak to yourself with the same kindness you would offer a dear friend.
___19___ While we are taught to care for everyone around us, we must remember the importance of caring for ourselves. Remember, you cannot pour from an empty cup;nurturing (滋养) yourself is what gives you the sustained capacity to nurture others.
In relationships, self-love allows you to set clear boundaries and avoid unhealthy dynamics. It is the very foundation upon which a genuine relationship is built. ___20___ It is about building a solid inner foundation that enables you to engage with the world and others from a place of wholeness and strength.
A．Equally important is self-care.
B．Self-care helps reduce daily stress.
C．At its core, self-love isn't about being selfish.
D．This self-love is the foundation of a happy life.
E．They are a part of you and make you who you are.
F．We are often called selfish when we think of ourselves.
G．However, over-focusing on your own needs can harm mutual trust.
二、完形填空
Like most teenagers growing up in the digital age, I relied on my phone for photos.These were mostly quick snaps (快照) that were ___21___ but rarely revisited. My profile on Instagram was a polished collection of such photos intended to ___22___ my peers. The transition from sharing images to ___23___ memories for myself was a gradual one.
It began with a simple ___24___: flipping (翻阅) through family photo albums. I was attracted by the images from my family’s ___25___. They weren’t polished, but they held stories that words often couldn’t ___26___ — of birthdays, ceremonies and family portraits. In those photographs, I saw ___27___. I realized that every image was a piece of something ___28___: a history that had been passed down.
It was this ___29___ that led me to pick up my film camera. With just 36 exposures per roll, each photo required ___30___, a slowing down to see the world around me. I now take photos of the things that matter most: friends’ weddings, holidays and small moments of joy. If a picture didn't turn out as I had hoped, it didn’t matter. The ___31___ became part of the story. They weren't meant for ___32___ or comments — they were meant for me, for family and friends.
There's a sense of ___33___ when I finally open an envelope of developed prints. I’m ___34___ those moments. And in that sense, my ___35___ to film photography feels like a desire to regain the permanence and closeness that comes with holding a memory in your hands.
21. A．copied B．printed C．shared D．downloaded
22. A．control B．impress C．support D．instruct
23. A．keeping B．remembering C．blocking D．erasing
24. A．fact B．act C．task D．experiment
25. A．tradition B．business C．past D．origin
26. A．prove B．convey C．change D．continue
27. A．hopes B．items C．conventions D．connections
28. A．larger B．stranger C．simpler D．fresher
29. A．imagination B．passion C．realization D．prediction
30. A．improvement B．intention C．inspiration D．development
31. A．colors B．errors C．patterns D．imperfections
32. A．likes B．jokes C．deals D．games
33. A．gratitude B．emptiness C．relief D．rediscovery
34. A．transported back to B．stuck in C．led into D．carried away by
35. A．claim B．response C．shift D．shortcut
三、语法填空
Passage 1
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。
Mei Lanfang is a legendary figure in Peking Opera. Throughout history, few moments ___36___ (bring) the US and China closer than the six months Mei spent fascinating American audiences with his Peking Opera performances in 1930. Mei's visit to America came at a time ___37___ many Americans held misconceptions about China. Part of ___38___ he was emphasizing during his trip was the need for respect for Chinese people and Chinese culture.
Mei excelled in performing the “dan” roles — or, female lead roles and skillfully mixed traditional elements with modern phenomena such as film and visual displays. His approaches to character types were also innovative, moving ___39___ the strict limitations of previous eras. These approaches were vital in making Peking Opera ___40___ accessible and appealing art form to international audiences. Despite language barriers, he was skilled enough ___41___ (gain) international recognition through his costumes, body movements and dance.
During his visit, he built lasting friendships with Western ___42___ (contemporary), including silent film actor Charlie Chaplin. By engaging with such ___43___ (influence) personalities, Mei was able to lift the status of Peking Opera in the eyes of American audiences. You can see it in the way Americans wrote reviews of how deeply ___44___ (touch) and respectful they felt towards him and how they came to understand the profound importance of cultural exchanges.
Mei’s groundbreaking performances not only introduced Peking Opera to international audiences but also set a standard for artistic excellence that ___45___ (hold) in high regard by contemporary practitioners.
Passage 2
The wind was blowing ___46___ from the tops of the dunes, the sun was beating down hard and bright, and the sky was ___47___ blue that I had never seen before. The wild beauty of the desert was about ___48___. There was not a plant ___49___. The desert appeared completely empty, which was ___50___ at the same time. The colours of the dunes ___51___ the blue of the cloudless sky.
Tall grasses and trees ___52___, which ___53___ the African wildlife we had come to see.Giraffes, with their long necks, were pulling leaves from the highest branches. ___54___, elephants were eating grass, ___55___ as they moved slowly. I had never seen anything like this before. It was indeed the greatest show on the Earth.
四、书信写作（申请信）
56. 假定你是李华，目前在伦敦学习。当地一个社区在网上发布了招募文化讲解志愿者的信息，你对此十分感兴趣，决定写信申请，内容包括：
1.简要说明报名原因；
2.询问相关情况（至少两点）；
3.期待对方回复。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
Dear Sir/ Madam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写
57. 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。续写词数应为150左右；
The car turned onto the familiar road that led to Grandma’s farm. “Jude, this summer holiday will be a great chance for you to stay with your grandma,” Dad said as he drove.
The car engine wasn’t off before Grandma hugged me. I slowly dragged myself out of the car. “Jude, you look unhappy. Why ” Grandma asked. She acted like nothing bad had happened last time. Could I ask how much money her neighbor Mr. Jackson had lost because of my mistake Was he still upset with me “I’m fine,” I answered. “I’m just missing my computer puters are something I’m good at.” “That sounds disappointing,” Grandma nodded.
I liked visiting the farm during breaks before I messed things up last summer. Grandma lived alone, and Mr. Jackson was like family to her. Then one day I forgot to lock the gate and let the goats into his flower beds. He lost almost all his roses for the farmers’ market.
Now, back at the farm, I felt nervous. I was trying to hide in the room when I saw Mr. Jackson! He was opening the door and calling Grandma. “I need help!” he yelled. “Just a second for the freshly harvested roses!” That was when he saw me. I felt my heart tighten and was ready for his criticism. I deserved it. He had probably been waiting for this moment since last summer.
However, Mr. Jackson greeted me happily, “Great, Jude is here! Your grandma always tells us you are a wonderfully competent computer programmer.” I shook my head. “I am not competent. I am sorry I messed things up.” He was surprised and comforted me, “It was an accident. Being competent doesn’t mean you never make mistakes.”
I looked out of the window. There were piles of roses waiting to be sold. “Jude, can you help us We want to sell roses online. We have a computer and all the parts for our internet connection, but we just can’t set it up,” Grandma asked. No internet. They seemed to live in the 20th century.
Maybe I could be someone who was really competent.
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Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
A
1.D 2.A 3.B
B
4.D 5.A 6.B 7.A
C
8.B 9.A 10.C 11.A
D
12.A 13.B 14.D 15.C
七选五
16.C 17.F 18.E 19.A 20.D
二、完形填空
21.C 22.B 23.A 24.B 25.C
26.B 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.B
31.D 32.A 33.D 34.A 35.C
三、语法填空
Passage 1
36. have brought
37. when
38. what
39. beyond
40. an
41. to gain
42. contemporaries
43. influential
44. touched
45. is held
Passage 2（参考标准答案）
46. fiercely / hard
47. such
48. breathtaking
49. in sight
50. frightening yet attractive
51. contrasted sharply with
52. appeared ahead
53. sheltered
54. In the distance
55. munching grass
四、申请信范文
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Li Hua, a Chinese student studying in London. I’m writing to apply to be a cultural guide volunteer in your community.
I’m deeply fascinated by local culture and good at communicating with people. Besides, I can also introduce Chinese culture to residents. I wonder when the volunteer training will start and how many hours we need to work each week.
I would appreciate it if you could reply to me soon.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Maybe I could be someone who was really competent. I got down to work at once. I checked the modem, connected all the lines correctly, and set up the Wi-Fi step by step. Then I helped them create an online shop page, took clear photos of fresh roses and wrote warm descriptions. I also taught Grandma and Mr. Jackson simple operations to reply to customers’ messages. They watched with amazement and thanked me repeatedly. All my guilt faded away little by little.
Within a few hours, orders for roses flooded in. Both Grandma and Mr. Jackson were overjoyed. Mr. Jackson patted my shoulder and said he had long forgiven my mistake. He told me my talent for computers was far more valuable than the lost roses. Before I left the farm, we made a deal: I would come back every vacation to maintain their online shop. At last, I made up for my fault and found my true value.

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