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2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试卷
第二部分 阅读理解
A
The minerals behind energy transition
Moving away from fossil fuels is not only about making clean energy, but also about the materials needed to build clean technology. Many green technologies depend on critical minerals.
The International Energy Agency says that demand for these minerals will grow very fast. By 2030, the world will need three times more critical minerals than today. By 2040, demand may be four times higher. Meeting this demand will not be easy. Many of these minerals are hard to find, unevenly spread across the world, and affected by price changes. So which minerals are most important
Batteries Lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and graphite are widely used in batteries. These batteries power electric cars and store energy from wind and solar power. As more people use electric cars, the need for these minerals keeps rising.
Power grids Electricity networks need aluminium and copper to move power from place to place. Copper is not rare, but it takes a long time to mine. It can take about 20 years to open a new copper mine, so supply cannot increase quickly.
Wind power Rare earth elements are needed to make strong magnets. These magnets are used in wind turbines (风力涡轮发电机) and electric car motors. Some rare earths are very scarce and are produced in only a few countries.
Because opening new mines takes many years, recycling is very important. Recycling old materials can reduce the need for new mining. However, recycling technology is still developing and cannot yet meet growing demand.
1. How is the demand for critical minerals expected to change
A. Stably remaining.
B. Sharply increasing.
C. Unevenly spreading.
D. Gradually declining.
2. Which mineral needs longest time from mining to producing
A. Lead
B. Nickel.
C. Copper
D. Rare earths.
3. Where is the passage most likely taken from
A. A tech forum.
B. A miner's diary.
C. A science fiction novel.
D. A product guide.
B
Jensen Huang has worked hard, overcome challenges and used his life experiences to build one of the most important tech companies.
Huang was born in Tainan in 1963, but his father's work took the family to Thailand when he was a child. Then, when Huang was 9, his parents sent him and his brother to the United States due to political tensions in Thailand.
Unexpectedly, Huang was sent to a reform school for troubled youth. This may not sound beneficial, but Huang appreciated it. He says, "We worked really hard, and the kids were really tough." The toughness and work ethic (道德) he developed have served him well.
After graduating from college, Huang earned a master's degree in electrical engineering. While being a student, he worked as a waiter. Before he took the job, he was very shy, but waiting tables forced him to speak to people. That helped him to get over his shyness. He also learned the importance of admitting mistakes.
On his 30th birthday, Huang and two engineering friends founded his company, NVIDIA. They thought it was likely that computers would soon need more powerful technology to display graphics (图像). So NVIDIA produced such hardware: the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in 1999. The first application of this technology was to video games, but it has also been used in other areas. Recently, GPUs have played a key role in the development of AI.
Huang's success is attributed to a number of factors including hard work and refusal to give up. But the most important characteristic is his willingness to take risks and learn from failure. This requires humility (谦逊) and honesty, which enables him to recognize and correct mistakes. Huang encourages these attitudes in his employees, which are partly responsible for the company's success.
Today, at the age of 62, Huang is the longest-serving CEO of a major technology company. He does not intend to stop anytime soon.
4. How did Huang react to being admitted to a reform school
A. He was shocked at first but settled for it.
B. He set a goal to get prepared for his tech career.
C. He took it seriously and made full use of it.
D. He regretted the reform school but didn't say so.
5. Which may replace the underlined part "attributed to" in paragraph 6
A. due to
B. essential to
C. identical to
D. compared to
6. What is the text mainly about
A. GPU technology's invention and wide application.
B. Huang's experiences and qualities leading to his success.
C. NVIDIA's development and impact on the tech industry.
D. The significance of hard work and risk-taking for a firm.
C
Inspired by butterfly wings, a team of German researchers have developed a new kind of robotic wings that can work using only magnetic fields (磁场). The new wings created by the Technical University of Darmstadt researchers need no batteries or electronics.
The researchers drew inspiration from the remarkable efficiency and endurance (持久力) of monarch butterflies, known to have incredibly long migrations between Canada and Mexico. Every autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies start a 3,000-mile journey from their North American breeding grounds to the warmer climate of southwestern Mexico for the winter.
These new robotic wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining movement with passive bending, which was rarely copied outside the natural world. The team, led by Professor Oliver Gutfleisch and Dr. Denys Makarov, used a combination of flexible plastic fixed with tiny magnetic particles (颗粒) to build the wings.
The team found that the magnetic particles, when exposed to external magnetic fields, caused the wings to bend in a manner similar to that of butterflies. Achieving the desired design proved challenging; however, after testing fewer than 12 different designs, the team could develop wings strikingly similar to those that evolved in butterflies.
Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences.
The principle of using magnetic particles in this way could also open doors for developing new kinds of artificial muscles or other innovative materials that can change shape on demand. While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology. “We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control, ” explained Muhammad Bilal Khan, another lead author.
7. What’s the driving power of the robotic wings
A. The air pressure.
B. The magnetic field.
C. The rechargeable battery.
D. The electronic motor.
8. What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A. The potential of the robotic wings.
B. Challenges facing the research team.
C. The working principle of the robots.
D. Uncertainties in developing robotic wings.
9. What does the last paragraph imply about the robotic wings
A. They should still depend on outside magnetic fields.
B. Their use is strictly limited to environmental monitoring.
C. They are expected to operate in controlled magnetic fields.
D. Their new versions will function as well as human muscles.
10. Which is a suitable title for the text
A. The Monarch Butterfly’s 3,000-Mile Journey
B. Butterfly Wings Hold Clues to Natural Adaptation
C. Butterflies Rely on Magnetic Fields for Flight
D. Robotics Taking Wings Thanks to Butterflies
第二节 七选五
Poetry is a way of conveying our deepest feelings, desires, and emotions without having to state it clearly. ____11____. However, in the real sense, poetry is never difficult. You can try these following techniques anytime you have poetry writing ideas block.
Know your aim. ____12____. Do you want to tell a story, describe an experience or fight an injustice and encourage people to take action The correct details will, in turn, ensure that the poem serves the purpose for which it is written—your aim.
____13____. After you understand the aim of the poem, you might not still be able to write immediately. Take out a sheet of paper and write every idea and word that comes into your head concerning your aim. Pick one of these words or ideas and focus on it, expanding on that idea until you have a full poem.
Have a theme. A theme is more than just an idea. An idea with your personal opinion is what forms a theme, which will help your poem be more concise (简明的). We advise you to look through The Rime Of The Ancient Mariner Analysis. ____14____.
____15____. However, they will help in writing poetry for beginners. You can also get books on how to write poetry to help you boost your writing.
A. Write down the random words and ideas.
B. It may give you some fresh and novel ideas.
C. For beginners, the art of poetry might seem difficult at first.
D. Ensure you have used the right words to convey your message.
E. As far as we know, these tips are not necessarily rules for writing poetry.
F. Answering the question of the aim of poem helps you input the right elements.
G. Before writing your poem, you must understand what you plan to achieve from the poem.
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节 完形填空
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Elizabeth Nolan is a beautiful girl but she has Down syndrome (唐氏综合症). So when Elizabeth started looking for her first job, she faced a lot of rejection and ____16____ as an adult with intellectual disabilities. Her mother, Mary Ann Nolan, realized if they wanted to find a position that would be a good fit, they’d have to create their own.
“There is a need,” says Mary Ann. “____17____, the need is employment for people with disabilities and we want something that will be sustainable (可持续的).”
Elizabeth and her mom joined a group of women and ____18____ Waggies by Maggie & Friends, a dog cookie business that ____19____ only employees with intellectual disabilities.
“It’s a ____20____ of untapped (未开发的) talent,” says Mary Ann. “But the ____21____ that they face are the sustainability in a job, ____22____ very often they don’t have that personal attention from somewhere else.”
In this kitchen, bakers learn how to prepare, ____23____, pack and label the products that are sold in ____24____ stores and online. “It’s very uniform. It’s ____25____,” says Mary Ann. “You have a (n) ____26____, you have dough (面团), you have to cut it, get it on a tray and the trays are the same size.”
Mary Ann says, “The company can’t grow much bigger; keeping it small ____27____ staff to receive special attention. But she wants to see other cities and towns ____28____ the non-profit project to serve their own ____29____ with disabilities.”
“Everyone likes a business with a (n) ____30____ and so many of our customers buy because of that,” says Mary Ann. “But then they come back because the bones are good and the dogs like them.”
16. A. disappointment B. surprise C. recognition D. welcome
17. A. Suddenly B. Thoroughly C. Evidently D. Equally
18. A. set up B. took up C. picked up D. brought up
19. A. faces B. fires C. hires D. orders
20. A. society B. community C. school D. academy
21. A. chances B. choices C. charges D. challenges
22. A. though B. as C. if D. until
23. A. cook B. advertise C. promote D. list
24. A. legal B. lucky C. loyal D. local
25. A. simple B. consistent C. convenient D. inspiring
26. A. idea B. task C. recipe D. notice
27. A. forces B. causes C. advises D. allows
28. A. open B. copy C. list D. catch
29. A. workers B. players C. residents D. children
30. A. cover B. slogan C. demand D. purpose
第二节 短文语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
World Cultural Heritage sites, recognized by UNESCO, are treasures of human civilization. However, many of them ____31____ (face) serious threats in recent years due to natural disasters, climate change, and human activities.
Take the Great Wall of China as an example. Although it ____32____ (build) over 2,000 years ago, parts of it are ____33____ (gradual) disappearing because of erosion and tourism pressure. Experts suggest that protecting these sites requires both advanced technology and public ____34____ (aware).
____35____ effective way is to limit tourist numbers. For instance, in Peru, visitors to Machu Picchu must now book tickets in advance, ____36____ helps reduce damage. ____37____, local communities should be educated about the importance of preserving their cultural identity.
____38____ (preserve) World Heritage is not just about saving old buildings; it is about passing on the stories and values ____39____ (link) to them. If we fail to take action now, future ____40____ (generation) will lose these irreplaceable treasures forever.
第三节 单句语法填空
41. Human ____41____ (disturb) has actually been having a far-reaching influence on wildlife.
42. Only in this way can we enjoy a ____42____ (harmony) and dynamic relationship with others.
43. Her ____43____ (resolve) to succeed inspired everyone around her.
44. She looked at the old photo ____44____ (sorrow), remembering the happy times they had together.
45. If you don’t concentrate more on your work, you’ll ____45____ (dismiss).
第四节 单词拼写
46. She used the dialogue to ________(激发) free conversation among her pupils.
47. The company has offices in over 56 countries ________(遍及全球地), but its base is in Paris.
48. The manager decided to ________ (分配) the task to the most qualified employee.
49. Although they were ________(业余爱好者), their performance was as impressive as professionals.
50. The doctor finally ________ (宣布) that the problem had been solved.
第五节 短语填空翻译
请从方框内选择适当的短语并用其正确形式翻译课文句子。每个短语仅用一次。
take actions and measures in particular joy and sorrow be composed of test out decide on on behalf of turn down in response to refer to
51. 你必须思考自己的不良习惯，选定一些做出改变。
____________________________________________________
52. 各国政府需考虑制定政策并采取适当的行动和措施以减少温室气体的排放。
____________________________________________________
53. 然而，当我申请加入这次探险时，Shackleton却拒绝了我。
____________________________________________________
54. 还有的诗歌则试图传达特定的情感，如喜悦和悲伤。
____________________________________________________
55. 机器人将由 Larry 的妻子 Claire 进行检测。
____________________________________________________
第四部分 写作
第一节 倡议书写作
56. 假定你是李华，你校英文报将开展主题为“Environmental Protection”的征文活动。请你撰写一篇英文倡议书，参与此次投稿。内容包括：
1. 环境现状分析；
2. 环保建议及呼吁。
注意：
1. 词数80左右，开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 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。
Emily and Zoe had been best friends since second grade. They went to the same school, played on the same soccer team, and even wore matching bracelets (手链). Everyone around them said they were like two sides of the same coin. They believed nothing could come between them. But things started to change when a new girl Daisy came to their class.
One day, their teacher, Mr. Lynn, announced a big group project. “Pick a partner,” he said. Emily immediately turned to Zoe, expecting her usual smile and a quick “yes.” But to her surprise. Zoe was already talking to Daisy. “I’m going to work with Daisy this time,” Zoe said to Emily, almost too casually. Emily felt like the air had been knocked out of her. She nodded and forced a smile, but inside, she was confused and hurt. That night, she stared at her phone screen, hoping for a message that never came.
Over the next few days, she avoided Zoe. Their texts stopped, they no longer sat together during lunch, and the bracelets they once wore daily were now left at home. Even during class, Emily found it hard to focus, her mind replaying the moment when Zoe chose someone else.
Weeks passed. The school organized a three-day camping trip in the mountains. Students were divided into several groups. Emily and Zoe ended up in the same one, along with Daisy and two other classmates. Though they barely spoke, they worked together to put up tents and gather firewood. Their conversations were limited to short, polite exchanges — nothing like before.
On the second night, dark clouds rolled in and heavy rain soon followed. Everyone rushed into their own tents. Emily quickly discovered that hers was leaking. Cold and upset, she went outside, seeking for help. The wind howled around her, and each raindrop felt like a tiny needle against her skin.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With Zoe’s help, they soon fixed the tent. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
阅读理解
1.B 2.C 3.A
4.C 5.A 6.B
7.B 8.A 9.C 10.D
七选五
11.C 12.G 13.A 14.B 15.E
完形填空
16.A 17.C 18.A 19.C 20.B
21.D 22.B 23.A 24.D 25.B
26.C 27.D 28.B 29.C 30.D
短文语法填空
31.have faced 32.was built 33.gradually 34.awareness 35.An
36.which 37.Besides/Moreover 38.Preserving 39.linked 40.generations
单句语法填空
41.disturbance 42.harmonious 43.resolution 44.sorrowfully 45.be dismissed
单词拼写
46.inspire 47.worldwide 48.allocate/distribute 49.amateurs 50.announced
短语填空翻译
51.You must reflect on your bad habits and decide on some to make changes.
52.Governments of all countries need to consider making policies and take actions and measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
53.However, when I applied to join the expedition, Shackleton turned me down.
54.Other poems try to convey specific feelings, such as joy and sorrow.
55.The robot would be tested out by Larry’s wife Claire.
倡议书范文
Dear fellow students,
Nowadays environmental pollution has become increasingly serious. Rubbish is seen everywhere, and waste of water and electricity can be noticed in our daily life, which harms our living surroundings greatly.
To change the situation, we should take practical action. First, save energy by turning off lights and taps when unused. Second, sort rubbish and choose reusable products instead of plastic ones. Besides, take buses or ride bikes to cut carbon emissions.
Small efforts add up. Let’s take action right now to protect our shared earth.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Just then, she saw a flashlight approaching. It was Zoe. Noticing Emily soaked and trembling in the rain, Zoe hurried over with an extra waterproof cloth. She explained that she had noticed Emily’s tent leaking through the gap of her own tent and came to offer help without hesitation. She apologized sincerely for ignoring Emily these days and said she had missed their friendship terribly. Emily’s anger melted away the moment she saw Zoe’s worried eyes.
With Zoe’s help, they soon fixed the tent. They spread the waterproof cloth tightly over the leaking area and weighted the edges with stones to stop rain from seeping in. After finishing the work, they sat together inside the dry tent, chatting about their happy old days and the matching bracelets they loved. Zoe promised never to leave Emily out again. That rainy night repaired their broken friendship, and they knew nothing would separate them anymore.

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