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高二下学期5月阶段检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Food festivals are very common in the UK. They happen everywhere and all year round. No matter what food you like, you can find a festival for it — even if your taste is very specific.
Meatopia
This three-day, London-based festival takes place at the end of August and is a meat lover’s paradise. In addition to a range of high-quality meat products, from juicy burgers to tender steaks, all locally sourced and expertly prepared, attendees can listen to live music, watch meat-cutting shows, and attend informal meat-based workshops.
The National Honey Show
If you have a sweet tooth, then the National Honey Show is the place for you to be. It started in 1921 and is the largest event of its kind. This three-day event attracts many local participants who show their sweet golden honey, some of which is sold globally.
The Orange Sauce Festival
Have you heard about a festival that is devoted only to orange sauce Held in Cumbria, this sweet, fragrant festival has been running for 3 years. What attracts people most is a competition to find the best homemade orange sauce. There are thousands of participants from over 30 different countries across the globe, bringing their local snacks to share here.
The Ginger and Spice Festival
If you’d prefer something spicier, then you could attend The Ginger and Spice Festival held in Market Drayton. Unlike other food festivals, it celebrates its town’s historic connection to Robert Clive, who returned from India with ginger. Because of this, they specialize in baking gingerbread, but also sell a range of traditional spices from mild to hot.
1. What do Meatopia and the National Honey Show have in common
A．They are of the same duration.
B．Both of them hold workshops.
C．Both of them have a long history.
D．Both of them originated from Paris.
2. Which festival is most attractive to a competition lover
A．Meatopia.
B．The National Honey Show.
C．The Orange Sauce Festival.
D．The Ginger and Spice Festival.
3. What is the text probably taken from
A．A business report.
B．A history textbook.
C．A travel guidebook.
D．A food advertisement.
B
Hanson, a 68-year-old teacher, discovered a group of seahorses off Long Beach by chance and built a secret world for them.
The story of this seahorse world dates back to a day years ago, when Hanson watched in horror as more than 100 high school students were playing in the waters, right where seahorses usually lived. “I thought, I had to do something,” he says.
To protect them, he decided to build a safe home. Using leaves and tree branches, he created a world at the bottom of the sea — his very own seahorse city in a deeper, safer place. Thankfully, the seahorses soon moved in.
Although not a scientist, Hanson visits his “kids” every five days, often making the two-hour trip in the middle of the night. He keeps detailed notes on each dive. He knows each seahorse by name and personality. “Getting to know these strange animals has greatly affected my life,” he says. “It has made me a better human being.”
Later, Hanson was joined by Amy, a diving coach and former soldier who felt better through diving. Now they protect the seahorses together. “We call them our kids because we love them so much,” Amy says.
They keep the place secret to avoid attracting visitors that could damage the seahorses’ home. But if Hanson guides you down, you might see an orange, quiet creature with a thin mouth, totally still in the dark water. To see a seahorse in the wild is to feel special and amazed, as if you’ve just seen a unicorn (独角兽) under the sea.
4. What made Hanson take action to protect the seahorses
A．A personal desire to build an underwater city.
B．Observing students playing in the seahorses’ habitat.
C．A scientific report on falling seahorse populations.
D．The discovery of pollution in the waters off Long Beach.
5. Which of the following is NOT a method Hanson uses to care for the seahorses
A．Maintaining detailed written records of his dives.
B．Making a special effort to visit them regularly.
C．Creating an artificial habitat using natural materials.
D．Personally guiding tourists to the site for educational purposes.
6. Why did Amy start diving according to the passage
A．To protect sea animals.
B．To feel better in her life.
C．To work as a diving coach.
D．To join Hanson’s project.
7. Which words can best describe Hanson
A．Warm-hearted and devoted.
B．Strict and serious.
C．Honest and brave.
D．Humorous and patient.
C
When my husband Paul persuaded me to adopt a dog, I was full of doubts. At 65, I thought we should be planning trips, not picking up dog hair. I agreed only for Paul’s sake.
Casey burst into our lives like a storm. Morning walks became a daily struggle — his powerful nose pulled me toward every piece of forgotten pizza or chicken nugget on the ground, and squirrels sent him out of control. I often heard the mocking question, “Who’s walking who ”
Hope arrived with Laurie, a young dog trainer. She explained that Casey was a hound (猎犬) — born to hunt. She taught us to use a firm, confident voice to break his focus. I practised shouting “Casey!” with authority, something that had always been hard for me. When he listened, he got a treat. It was a new language we were learning together.
Slowly, the chaos(混乱) began to abate. We started walking as a team, not enemies. The constant pulling turned into a gentle rhythm. My frustration (挫败) softened into understanding, and then into love.
The greatest gift, however, was peace. One sleepless night, I found Casey asleep on the couch. I lay my head on his warm chest and felt my worries melt away with his steady breath. This unexpected companion, once a source of anxiety, had quietly taught me how to find rest. He was no longer just Paul’s dog; he had become the heart of our home.
8. How did the author feel about walking the dog at first
A．Scared.
B．Doubtful.
C．Indifferent.
D．Upset.
9. Why did Casey behave badly during walks at the beginning
A．He couldn’t control his nature to explore.
B．He wasn’t familiar with the routes.
C．He couldn’t concentrate without a trainer.
D．He wanted to get away from the author.
10. What does the underlined word “abate” in Paragraph 4 mean
A．Increase.
B．Unfold.
C．Decrease.
D．Develop.
11. What is the best title for the text
A．An Unexpected Gift from a Hound
B．Learning to Love My Husband’s Dog
C．From Chaos to Peace: My Dog Companion
D．Finding Rest with Casey, the Family Pet
D
Losing weight through short-term strict diets is a common idea, but research shows it rarely leads to long-term success. Only about 20% of people who lose weight this way manage to keep from gaining it back.
Why do diets often fail One reason is that they typically ban enjoyable foods like chocolate, which activate the brain’s reward center. Removing them reduces pleasure and can bring on strong desires to eat even when we’re not hungry. Our body’s natural systems also work against strict dieting. When we eat too little, our bodies respond by increasing hunger, reducing fullness, and burning fewer calories. The brain receives stronger hunger signals, often leading to overeating.
Research indicates people tend to regain 50-70% of lost weight. Additionally, rapid weight loss reduces muscle mass. Since muscle burns calories even at rest, losing it slows metabolism (新陈代谢), making weight regain more likely.
So what works better Experts recommend focusing on adding healthy foods rather than simply cutting things out. Protein (蛋白质) promotes fullness while carbohydrates (碳水化合物) help maintain satisfaction. Setting realistic goals, creating practical plans, and partnering with others can also help. A slower, balanced approach better protects muscle and supports lasting results.
12. What does the research show about short-term strict diets
A．They help people lose weight forever.
B．They rarely lead to long-term success.
C．They are the best way to keep healthy.
D．They work better than any other method.
13. What can be inferred about muscle loss from Paragraph 3
A．It makes people feel less hungry.
B．It may result in gaining weight again.
C．It is an important goal of strict diets.
D．It increases the speed of metabolism.
14. What do the experts suggest people do for long-term weight loss
A．Ignore hunger and eat very little.
B．Follow strict short-term diet rules.
C．Avoid enjoyable foods completely.
D．Take in protein and set suitable goals.
15. What is the main purpose in writing the text
A．To compare different diet plans.
B．To advertise a new weight loss program.
C．To explain why strict diets are ineffective.
D．To encourage people to avoid carbohydrates.
七选五
How to Improve Reading Skills
Set Aside Time Each Day
Most of us could find 15 minutes or half an hour each day for some regular activity. For example, one famous doctor always makes it a rule to spend at least 15 minutes reading before sleeping each day. ____16____
Check Your Progress Through Pacing
Nearly all “speedy reading” courses have a “pacing” element. ____17____ You can do this simply by looking at your watch every 5 or 10 minutes and noting down the page number you have reached.
____18____
Obviously, it’s useless to increase your reading speed if you do not understand what you are reading. If you find you can’t follow the story, reread the section.
Lightning Speed Exercise
Unlike normal reading, take four or five pages of an interesting book and read them as fast as you possibly can. ____19____ After a “lightning speed” of reading, you’ll find your “normal” speed has increased.
Pay Attention to the Organization of an Article
____20____ The opening paragraph often suggests the general direction and content of the piece, while paragraphs that follow expand or support the first. The closing paragraph often summarizes the very essence of what has been said.
A．Its job is to show you how fast you’re reading.
B．The best time to read is when you feel most focused.
C．Check Your Understanding
D．Most paragraphs have a “topic sentence” expressing the main idea.
E．Track Your Reading Speed
F．Whether he goes to bed at 10 p. m. or 2:30 a. m. makes no difference.
G．Do not worry about whether you understand or not.
二、完形填空
My family lived with my elderly grandparents. Grandma was losing her ____21____, but her mind remained sharp. Helping her with the daily crossword was my ____22____ duty, no matter how busy I was.
I often ____23____ the autumn when Grandma got the chance to feel useful again and earn some needed money. Her relatives were running a food ____24____ during the week-long local fair. The problem was, they had ____25____ to stay. Though nearly blind, Grandma organized us to turn the woodshed (柴房) into a(n) ____26____ room for them, with a curtain, warm beds and rugs on the floor.
She earned a little for ____27____ them, but the real joy came later. The stand became extremely busy, ____28____ simple sandwiches quickly to a growing queue of customers. Grandma, despite her poor eyesight, found her ____29____. For hours, she would stand at the table, neatly ____30____ bread and fillings, carefully making and ____31____ each sandwich in paper, then packing them into boxes. When the busy week ____32____, Grandma said, “That was the ____33____ week I’ve had in years!”
That memory teaches me that we all wish to feel ____34____ and appreciated. No matter our situation, there is usually a way to ____35____ those we love. In doing so, we not only help others but also build our own confidence and joy.
21. A．hearing B．sight C．memory D．strength
22. A．difficult B．heavy C．regular D．light
23. A．remember B．imagine C．forget D．expect
24. A．shop B．factory C．stand D．delivery
25. A．somewhere B．anywhere C．everywhere D．nowhere
26. A．comfortable B．huge C．empty D．messy
27. A．entertaining B．visiting C．teaching D．hosting
28. A．showing B．selling C．ordering D．changing
29. A．skill B．hobby C．courage D．role
30. A．buying B．eating C．putting D．throwing
31. A．folding B．wrapping C．cutting D．tasting
32. A．ended B．arrived C．progressed D．continued
33. A．longest B．best C．darkest D．worst
34. A．lonely B．anxious C．helpful D．sleepy
35. A．learn from B．turn down C．depend on D．contribute to
三、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Qinqiang opera is a form of traditional Chinese opera. It ____36____ (consider) to be the oldest musical system among all Chinese operas. Historical records show that this art form first ____37____ (appear) in the Qin Dynasty. The Yuan Dynasty witnessed its major development, when it ____38____ (gradual) took shape as a formal opera. Later, during the Qing Dynasty, Qinqiang gained widespread recognition.
Its repertoire (曲目) usually features themes such as war and struggle, as well as ____39____ number of other topics of strong human interest in honesty, generosity, bravery and other characteristics of the local people.
Qinqiang is also one of the earliest operatic musical systems ____40____ show the emotions of human beings. Equipped with a set of performing skills ____41____ (create) by the artists, Qinqiang has influenced other operatic forms greatly since it came into being.
With ____42____ (it) unique performance recognition, four main roles in Qinqiang opera: sheng, dan, jing and chou are familiar to people. The different accents (口音) of different areas and types of folk music have led ____43____ the slight differences in the opera itself in terms of pronunciation, music, and so on.
In recent years, the major types in and around Xi’an have played an important role in innovating and ____44____ (develop) the art form. Looking ahead, the goal is ____45____ (keep) this ancient art form alive so that future generations can continue to enjoy and learn from it.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是学校“心灵驿站”的主理人David，你收到了一封署名为Anxious的求助信。这位同学在信中倾诉，自己马上要参加一次重要的考试，复习任务繁重，最近总是失眠，上课注意力无法集中，担心考试成绩不理想，心理压力非常大，请用英文给该同学写一封回信。内容包括：
(1)表示理解并给予安慰;
(2)提出建议并说明理由;
(3)表达个人期待。
注意：(1)词数100左右(开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数);
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：专注的 focused;焦虑的 stressed;休息片刻 take short breaks;使某人头脑清醒 clear one’s mind
Dear Anxious Friend,
Thank you for sharing your feelings with me.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
David
参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.A 2.C 3.C
4.B 5.D 6.B 7.A
8.D 9.A 10.C 11.C
12.B 13.B 14.D 15.C
七选五：16.F 17.A 18.C 19.G 20.D
二、完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.C 25.D
26.A 27.D 28.B 29.D 30.C
31.B 32.A 33.B 34.C 35.D
三、语法填空
36.is considered
37.appeared
38.gradually
39.a
40.to
41.created
42.its
43.to
44.developing
45.to keep
四、书信写作范文
Dear Anxious Friend,
Thank you for sharing your feelings with me. I totally understand your stress, and many students face the same trouble before big exams, so don’t be too hard on yourself.
Here are my suggestions. First, take short breaks every hour to clear your mind, which helps you stay focused in class. Second, avoid staying up late to review; enough sleep can calm your nerves and improve memory. Besides, you can walk outside for a while to release anxiety.
I believe proper rest and reasonable revision will bring you good results. Wish you all the best.
Best regards,
David

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