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2025-2026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
The Discovery Award Competition
Do you know any unsung heroes They are people who showed extraordinary courage and made a positive impact on history, yet their names are often missing from history books. Irena Sendler saved around 2,500 children during World War II. Therese Frare took the photo that changed public understanding of AIDS. Their stories went untold until someone told them.
The Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes invites students in grades 4 - 12 to enter the Discovery Award. Your task: research an unsung hero and create a project that shares their story using primary sources. Winning projects will be featured on the center’s website, and winners receive cash prizes to use as they wish. Teachers of winning students may also receive awards.
Prizes
●Grand Prize: $6,000
●First Place: $3,000
●Outstanding High School Project: $2,500
●Outstanding Middle School Project: $2,000
●Outstanding Elementary School Project: $1,500
●Founder’s Award: $1,000
●Numerous Additional Awards
The center reserves the right to modify award categories.
How to Enter
1. Download the application from the center’s website.
2. Email your topic for pre-approval (optional) to nconard@lowellmilkencenter.org.
3. Submit your completed project by July 1, 2026.
1. Why are Irena Sendler and Therese Frare mentioned
A．To recognize their acts.
B．To remember their deeds.
C．To prove they deserve fame.
D．To show what an unsung hero is.
2. What can we learn about the awards for the competition
A．The total sum is $15,000.
B．The award settings are diverse.
C．Six participants will be awarded.
D．All participants share awards equally.
3. What should participants do to enter the competition
A．Get their topic pre - approved by the center.
B．Choose a hero from the center’s website.
C．Send their application by a delivery man.
D．Submit a project about an unsung hero.
B
In 2008, at the age of 27, Mike suffered a life - changing injury in a snowmobile accident. Before that, his youth had been filled with intense racing sports. He had been participating in snowmobile races since 2002. The doctor said the only way he would survive was by amputating (截) his left leg above the knee.
He wasn’t ready to give up his athletic career. Just weeks after his surgery, he was sneaking away for short joyrides on his snowmobile and knew he had to find a way to return to sports. And that’s when he started thinking about developing his own prosthetic (义肢的) leg to get back into riding. His first prosthetic leg was designed for everyday use and walking. It was not made to withstand the impact and movement of intense athletics and motorsports.
So, Mike — without any technical engineering training — started to build his own prosthetic leg. After five weeks of working in his garage workstation, Mike made his own prosthetic leg, which used a mountain bike shock absorber and included other creative details. Not even a year later, he was placing second at the ESPN Summer X Games Adaptive Super - X with his own prosthetic invention.
In 2010, he constituted his company to design and make lower limb prosthetic components for amputees looking to participate in high-intensity sports and activities. The goal originally was to create something to get back on his motocross bike and his snowmobile. And about a year later, he realized that there were so many other adaptive athletes that could employ the equipment he was developing.
“I’ve always had two sides to my career — competing and building,” Mike said in a statement. “For years, I’ve pushed myself to be the best athlete I could be, while spending countless hours improving the equipment that makes that performance possible. As I step away from competition, I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned and apply it to helping the next generation of athletes go even further.”
4. What do we know about Mike before the accident
A．He had already lost his left leg.
B．He had limited experience in racing.
C．He was keen on competitive sports.
D．He was devoted to prosthesis making.
5. Why did Mike decide to develop his own prosthetic leg
A．To fit in with intense racing sports.
B．To compete as an abnormal athlete.
C．To reduce the cost of a prosthetic leg.
D．To help other athletes with disabilities.
6. What does the underlined word “constituted” mean in paragraph 4
A．Founded.
B．Explored.
C．Purchased.
D．Exhibited.
7. What might Mike think of his building prosthetic legs
A．It is his only choice.
B．It is a win-win choice.
C．It pushes him too much.
D．It is an inspiration for others.
C
Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent (间歇的) calorie restriction leads to significant changes both in the gut (肠道) and the brain, which may open up new options for maintaining a healthy weight.
Researchers from China studied 25 volunteers classed as obese over a period of 62 days, during which they took part in an intermittent energy restriction (IER) program, a method that involves careful control of calorie intake and eating little or no food on some days. Not only did the participants in the study lose weight — 7.6 kilograms or 7.8 percent of their body weight on average — but there was evidence of shifts in the activity of obesity-related regions of the brain, and in the makeup of gut bacteria (细菌).
It’s not clear what causes these changes, or whether the gut is influencing the brain or the brain is influencing the gut. However, we do know that the gut and the brain are closely linked, so treating certain regions of the brain could be a way to control food intake.
The changes in brain activity were in regions known to be important in the regulation of appetite and addiction — including the inferior frontal orbital gyrus. What’s more, the gut microbiome (微生物组) changes were linked to particular brain regions.
More than a billion people worldwide are estimated to have obesity, which leads to an increased risk for a host of different health issues, from cancer to heart disease. Knowing more about how our brains and guts are dependent on each other could make a huge difference in effectively preventing and reducing obesity.
“The next question to be answered is the precise mechanism by which the gut microbiome and the brain communicate in obese people, including those who are losing weight,” said Wang, a biomedical scientist from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. “What specific gut microbiome and brain regions are critical for successful weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight ”
8. What does the study find about intermittent calorie restriction
A．It influences brain microbiome.
B．It works mainly by reducing appetite.
C．It affects both the gut and the brain.
D．It effectively reduces the gut bacteria.
9. What did the 62-day study reveal regarding the participants
A．They ate little food on most days.
B．Their brain and gut activities changed.
C．Their calorie intake increased greatly.
D．They lost over 8% of their body weight.
10. What is Wang’s statement about
A．The choice of new research methods.
B．The need to involve more researchers.
C．The possible direction for further study.
D．The potential application of the findings.
11. Which can be the best title for the text
A．The New Discovery Will Help End Obesity
B．The Gut-Brain Link May Aid Weight Control
C．The Gut-Brain Link May Reveal a Secret of Fat
D．The Gut Microbiome Will Have a Hidden Effect
D
Forests worldwide are increasingly ruled by fast-growing trees, while slow-growing, long-lived species are disappearing. This shift may help the wood industry and forest recovery after fires, but it makes forests more easily harmed by climate change and extreme weather events.
In a global analysis of over 31,000 tree species, scientists at Aarhus University mapped where fast-growth features are taking over. Using those maps, Svenning, a researcher of the study, showed slow, specialized trees losing ground to fast generalist species. In tropical and subtropical regions, Svenning flagged many small-range trees as most likely to disappear as disturbances increase. Once fast growers dominate a stand, storms, drought, and pests can knock larger parts of that forest down at once.
Logging (采伐), road building, and stronger fires leave open, sunny gaps where fast-growing trees take over quickly. Lighter leaves and softer wood let these trees grow fast, even when drought or heat makes water scarce. Low wood density (密度), how heavy wood is for its size, also makes trunks easier to break and dry out. Over decades, stands packed with light-wood trees can snap or dry faster, making die-offs more likely during extreme years.
Long-lived trees grow slowly, yet their deep roots and strong trunks hold a forest together when weather turns tough. Denser wood and tougher leaves help them resist drought and pests, and a recent report tied that durability (持久性) to climate protection.
Because slow-growing trees take decades to mature, today’s choices can lock in either stability or fragility (脆弱) for a long time. Overall, forests seem set to grow quicker while losing the slow trees that keep ecosystems steady and diverse. Future planning can treat those slow species as essential components, and it can test which restoration mixes hold up under extremes.
12. What does the study reveal
A．Forests are becoming more diverse worldwide.
B．Slow-growing trees are taking over forests.
C．Fast-growing trees are disappearing rapidly.
D．Fast-growing trees are replacing slow ones.
13. What makes fast-growing trees quickly take up sunny gaps
A．Inner structures.
B．Rich resources.
C．Human actions.
D．Constant disruptions.
14. What advantage do long-lived trees have over fast-growing ones
A．They help maintain forests’ stability.
B．They recover quickly after wildfires.
C．They grow faster in tough conditions.
D．They provide better wood for industry.
15. What is the author’s attitude to protecting slow-growing trees
A．Critical.
B．Doubtful.
C．Angry.
D．Supportive.
七选五
When a medical emergency happens, the first few minutes are often the most critical. Professional help may take time to arrive, but what happens in those moments can mean the difference between life and death. ___16___ First aid is the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person before professional medical treatment is available. It is not just for doctors or nurses — it is a life skill that every ordinary person should learn.
Many people believe first aid is too difficult or that they might do something wrong. ___17___ For example, applying firm pressure to a bleeding wound stops blood loss. Leaning an unconscious person’s head back opens their airway and prevents choking. These actions require no special equipment. They only need basic knowledge and a calm mind. Studies show bystanders giving simple first aid double or triple survival chances.
___18___ When you know what to do in an emergency, you are less likely to freeze or panic. Instead, you become someone who can take charge and help. This sense of control is not only good for the person in need but also for your own mental well-being. Furthermore, it’s beneficial to the spread of first aid knowledge. When one person in a family or a classroom learns it, others often become interested too.
First aid is especially important in places where accidents are common-homes, schools, and sports fields. In fact, most emergencies happen around us like a child swallowing a small object, a friend fainting during a game, or an elderly relative falling in the kitchen. ___19___ Without it, even a minor injury can become serious. With it, a crisis can be managed calmly and effectively.
In conclusion, first aid is not just for professionals. It is an easy-to-learn knowledge that helps ordinary people act in emergencies. Learning it makes you more responsible and confident. ___20___
A．This is where first aid comes in.
B．In reality, basic techniques are simple.
C．Next time, you can be the first to help.
D．You need a lot of money to learn first aid.
E．Beyond saving lives, learning first aid also builds confidence.
F．Don’t move someone injured if you know nothing about first aid.
G．These are situations where first aid can make an immediate difference.
16.__________ 17.__________ 18.__________ 19.__________ 20.__________
二、完形填空
I was struggling in my junior year at school. My grades during my junior year were ___21___. My teachers had told me that if I couldn’t keep my ___22___ up, I should spend more time on my studies and advised me not to participate in the school play. Acting was my only relief from stress and my way to deal with life, but suddenly, that outlet was ___23___. The situation reached a breaking point that day when my acting teacher called me into his classroom. Instead of offering ___24___, he told me that the situation would be a(n) ___25___ if I didn’t make a change. Hearing that, I felt ashamed and ___26___, crying for the first time since my father had left home.
I sat on the train, trying to control my tears but ___27___. I felt lonely in my despair. Just then, a woman sitting a few ___28___ away approached me. She didn’t ignore me. Instead, she opened her arms and ___29___ me. She whispered gently, “I don’t know what you’re ___30___, but you’re going to be okay.”
She got off at the next stop before I could properly thank her. However, her ___31___ act had a lasting impact. Four months later, I moved to a new town for a fresh ___32___. Whenever I recall that dark period, I not only remember the pain but also remember that ___33___. Her comfort gave me the courage to ___34___ forward and taught me a valuable lesson — no matter how difficult life becomes, things will ___35___ get better.
21. A．extending B．slipping C．increasing D．jumping
22. A．spirits B．voices C．grades D．goals
23. A．directed B．defended C．protested D．forbidden
24. A．support B．reputation C．order D．criticism
25. A．opportunity B．success C．mess D．trap
26. A．absurd B．inactive C．desperate D．puzzled
27. A．sliding B．failing C．pausing D．missing
28. A．seats B．desks C．miles D．blocks
29. A．searched B．grabbed C．tapped D．hugged
30. A．giving up B．going through C．turning down D．taking over
31. A．gentle B．severe C．humble D．realistic
32. A．idea B．place C．start D．getaway
33. A．colleague B．client C．friend D．stranger
34. A．bound B．move C．stick D．skip
35. A．precisely B．repeatedly C．tightly D．eventually
三、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。
Tifo refers to visual displays created by sports fans in stadiums. In recent months, the Chinese Super League (CSL) has seen a ___36___ (remark) increase in tifo displays, with ___37___ (visual) exciting banners (横幅) unfolded by fans to excite the stands. ___38___ began as rare showcases has become a defining feature of native football culture.
In July, 2025, during a match, fans ___39___ (display) a massive banner inspired by traditional culture, ___40___ (cover) one stand with a design full of cultural meaning. The attendance reached a season-high, showing the powerful effect of such displays.
Other clubs have also created impressive tifos. In one city, thousands of fans used colored boards ___41___ (form) the name of their team across a stand. In another city, a large tifo featured a symbol of ancient civilization, connecting local heritage with modern sports ambition. Tifos have also celebrated club identity and local culture in other ___42___ (region).
Making a tifo requires weeks of preparation and effort, yet it lasts only minutes before the match begins. Still, these displays serve ___43___ emotional boosters for both fans and players. Tifos help express emotion, build community, and strengthen local identity. Fans invest ___44___ (they) time, creativity, and resources to create something ___45___ lasts beyond the 90-minute game. The rise of tifos in the CSL is more than decoration — it is a living bridge between sports and culture.
36.__________ 37.__________ 38.__________ 39.__________ 40.__________
41.__________ 42.__________ 43.__________ 44.__________ 45.__________
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，下周五你班将上一节美术作品分享课。请你给请假的交换生同学Lucas写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）告知上课时间、地点与安排；
（2）建议准备作品并分享感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Lucas,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写
47. 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。
Elena grew up in the South Bronx, one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City. Her parents struggled with serious problems and could not take good care of her. As a result, Elena often went hungry and wore dirty clothes to school. By the age of fifteen, Elena had no place to call home. She spent her nights on friends’ sofas, in subway stations, or on park benches. She had to beg for food and find ways to survive each day.
Despite these hardships, Elena never gave up hope. She loved her parents deeply, even though they could not provide her with a stable life. When her mother became seriously ill and passed away, Elena was heartbroken. But instead of letting sorrow destroy her, she made a life-changing decision. She realized that if she continued living the way she had been, her future would be dark, so she decided to change her life through education.
At seventeen, Elena returned to high school. She had missed years of classes and was far behind other students. But she refused to let that stop her. She studied whenever she could — on the subway, during lunch breaks, and late into the night. Often, she had no electricity or comfortable place to study, but she used the light from streetlights or public libraries. She finished four years of high school courses in just two years. Her hard work paid off, and she graduated at the top of her class.
Her excellent grades earned her a trip to visit Harvard University. Standing on the beautiful campus, Elena imagined herself as a student there. She knew that the only thing standing between her and that dream was the high tuition cost. Determined to succeed, she applied for a scholarship from The New York Times. Her powerful essay about her life experiences moved the judges deeply. She won the scholarship and was accepted into Harvard University. The moment she received the acceptance letter, she burst into tears — not of sadness, but of joy and relief. All her years of struggle had finally led to this moment.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Elena’s new journey, however, was not without challenges.
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Today, Elena continues to inspire others through her story.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.D
4.C 5.A 6.A 7.B
8.C 9.B 10.C 11.B
12.D 13.A 14.A 15.D
七选五：16.A 17.B 18.E 19.G 20.C
二、完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.D 24.A 25.C 26.C 27.B 28.A 29.D 30.B 31.A 32.C 33.D 34.B 35.D
三、语法填空
36.remarkable
37.visually
38.What
39.displayed
40.covering
41.to form
42.regions
43.as
44.their
45.that
四、书信写作范文
Dear Lucas,
I’m writing to inform you of our art sharing class next Friday. It will start at 2 p.m. in our classroom.
We will take turns showing our artworks and sharing the stories and feelings behind them. Everyone is expected to bring one piece of work created by themselves, such as paintings or handcrafts.
Since you are good at drawing, you’d better prepare one of your works and share your creative experience. Don’t miss this meaningful activity.
Yours,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Elena’s new journey, however, was not without challenges. As a poor student without family support, she had to take several part-time jobs to cover daily expenses after classes. The heavy study tasks and tiring work almost wore her out. There were times when she felt helpless and wanted to give up. But every time she thought of her tough past and the precious scholarship, she regained strength. She kept balancing study and work and gradually adapted to college life.
Today, Elena continues to inspire others through her story. She often gives speeches to teenagers living in poor communities, telling them that education is the most powerful weapon to change fate. She also sets up a small fund to help homeless teens get access to schooling. Having gone through countless hardships herself, she devotes herself to lighting the way for those who are trapped in difficulties.

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