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2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
4 Modern Robots That Will Shape Our Future
There was once a time when robots were limited to science-fiction movies and novels. Now we have a wide variety of robots, available for our service. Here are 4 examples.
Valkyrie
NASA’s “superhero” robot is 6 feet 2 inches in height and was originally designed for use on the International Space Station. Valkyrie is able to walk by itself, pick up objects and use tools. NASA hopes that one day, it can help humans in danger zones and disaster-stricken areas. The robot is basically a she-bot since it was built with the characteristics of women.
Schaft
This robot, made by a Japanese company (which was later bought by Google), won the recent DARPA robotics competition. The 4 feet 11 inches in height robot can power itself instead of a battery. This gives it greater movement since batteries limit how fast the robot can actually perform tasks. Schaft blew the competition away.
Ian the Invincible
Ian, based on the Atlas robot, is created by Google-owned, Boston Dynamics. The 6 feet 2 inches in height robot has 28 hydraulically actuated joints and stereo vision. What makes Ian unique is the software which allows him to drive a car. Ian came second at the Robo-Olympics, but the 330-pound giant still has quite a way to go.
Telebot
Still under development at Florida International University, Telebot will give injured and disabled police officers an opportunity to go back to work. The robot is 180 cm in height, travels on wheels and is remote-controlled. Three HD cameras give Telebot a 360-degree view and with multiple sensors, it helps cops to monitor any dangerous situation from a safe distance.
1. What can we learn about Valkyrie
A．It fails to assist in risky areas.
B．It possesses female features.
C．It has the capacity to make tools.
D．It is equipped with built-in cameras.
2. What do Schaft and Ian the Invincible have in common
A．They have the same height.
B．They offer similar applications.
C．They both won in the Robo-Olympics.
D．They now belong to the same firm.
3. In which part of a website can you probably read the text
A．COMPANIES.
B．MOTORING.
C．TECHNOLOGY.
D．POLICIES.
B
Jewel Michael may only be 15, but she has already proven that a crown can be more than a symbol of beauty — it can be a tool for change. The young pageant(选美比赛)queen has earned national and international recognition, securing titles including Miss Teen Pearl of Africa and first runner-up at Miss Universe.
The newly crowned Miss Teen Pearl of Africa 2025 has launched an education foundation to provide school fees and learning materials to underprivileged children in Adjumani District, a remote region in northern Uganda where conflict and poverty have long denied young people access to quality schooling. General Salim Saleh, the chief guest at the launch, contributed 35 million shillings to kick-start the initiative.
“Winning the title gave me a platform,” Jewel said. “I had four cousins, most of them dropped out of school — one due to financial problems, and one due to early pregnancy. This inspired me to start this foundation to help young girls. I looked around my community — children sitting under trees trying to learn, girls dropping out because they cannot afford basic hygiene(卫生)products — and I knew I had to act.”
The foundation will provide scholarships to 500 children, upgrade facilities in ten schools, and improve hygiene conditions. It will also pay tuition fees, provide uniforms, and ensure daily meals for sponsored students. Jewel has partnered with local women’s groups to produce reusable hygiene products, tackling a major cause of girls’ dropping out. “I was lucky to have parents who fought to keep me in school. But so many others are not so lucky,” she told the Monitor.
Community leaders praised the teenager for channelling her success into community development. “Jewel is showing us that leadership is not about age — it’s about heart,” said one elder. “Education is the only way out of poverty,” Jewel said. “If I can help just one child stay in school, this crown will have been worth it.”
4. What inspired Jewel to start the foundation
A．Her pageant’ titles and fame.
B．Her parents’ fight to keep her in school.
C．The financial support from General Salim.
D．Her cousins dropping out and children in need.
5. How does the author mainly present Jewel’s character
A．By listing her pageant titles.
B．By using her direct quotes.
C．By describing her appearance.
D．By comparing her with others.
6. What does Jewel do to help reduce girls’ school absence
A．Produce reusable hygiene products.
B．Provide scholarships to 500 children.
C．Upgrade school facilities.
D．Offer daily meals.
7. Which of the following best describes Jewel
A．Ambitious and competitive
B．Wealthy and proud
C．Responsible and caring
D．Talented and lucky
C
Scientists regard recreational divers as an unexpected helper in protecting ocean ecosystems. Once considered ordinary reef visitors, these ocean lovers have become a vital citizen science force for marine conservation. With frequent underwater access and good social connections, they effectively turn environmental awareness into practical protective action.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) conducted a two-year study on 50 Mediterranean diving communities via its “Reef Keepers” program. It provided pocket-sized waterproof eco-guides at popular dive centers, offering simple tips on sustainable diving, such as avoiding coral contact and reporting plastic waste or invasive species.
MCS lead researcher Dr. Elena Marquez explains that coral reefs are extremely fragile and recover very slowly. Simple and easy-to-understand tips can remind divers of their behavioral impacts on oceans. Tiny adjustments in diving habits can bring huge long-term benefits to coral protection.
The study shows impressive results: 68% of divers changed their underwater behaviors after reading the guides, including picking up litter and sharing eco-tips with partners. More than half of them also discussed ocean conservation with relatives and friends after diving, spreading environmental influence far beyond dive sites.
Researchers believe divers have untapped potential to integrate marine protection into daily life. They call for global promotion of such programs and professional training for divers to monitor reef health, stating that public ocean protection movements start with ordinary divers’ small efforts.
Nevertheless, some experts hold different views. They argue that citizen science projects can never replace professional supervision and strict regulations. Individual efforts have limited effects without tough laws against pollution and overfishing. Even so, the study proves that emotional connection with the ocean greatly motivates people to protect it.
8. What are the eco-guides from the program intended for
A．Introducing eco-friendly dive sites.
B．Starting conversations between divers.
C．Reporting plastic garbage in the ocean.
D．Drawing divers’ attention to ocean conservation.
9. What is mainly talked about the Reef Keepers Guides in paragraph 4
A．Their background.
B．Their limitation.
C．Their influence.
D．Their simple tips.
10. What does the underlined word “untapped” in Paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Not fully used.
B．Widely recognized.
C．Highly developed.
D．Clearly misunderstood.
11. What is the author’s attitude towards the “Reef Keepers” program
A．Fully skeptical.
B．Cautiously positive.
C．Strongly critical.
D．Uninterested.
D
Ever caught yourself unconsciously tapping your foot or humming a tune That’s an “earworm” — a catchy melody that keeps looping（循环的）in your mind. Though most see such recurring tunes as annoying distractions, scientists are exploring how earworms can serve as practical tools for learning, memory and mental well-being.
Psychologists from the University of Sheffield carried out a two-week study on 200 participants, asking them to record their earworm experiences. The research showed that people with earworms felt less tired and more concentrated when doing dull, repetitive work such as sorting clothes or entering data. Some even reported that a looping song made long journeys feel shorter. Besides, students with earworms during study breaks achieved slightly higher scores in vocabulary tests.
Researchers explain that earworms work by occupying the brain’s background attention. When the mind lacks stimulation, it tends to wander into negative or useless thoughts. A simple familiar tune acts as a gentle mental anchor, stabilizing focus without extra effort. Unlike active music-listening, which may distract people, earworms run passively in the background, freeing conscious brainpower for the task ahead.
Yet earworms are not always beneficial. The study also found that they disturb concentration during complex tasks like essay writing or problem-solving. Lead researcher Dr. Rachel Kelly compares earworms to a distant radio: it serves as harmless background noise for simple work but becomes unavoidable disturbance when dealing with difficult tasks.
Fortunately, people can make use of this effect actively. Deliberately learning short, repetitive melodies and humming them mentally during routine work can bring the same focus-improving benefits. As Dr. Kelly puts it, the brain is fond of patterns, and earworms are typical mental patterns. Making good use of them instead of resisting them may turn out to be an overlooked simple way to raise work efficiency.
12. What does “earworm” refer to in Paragraph 1
A．A harmful insect.
B．A study method for students.
C．A looping melody in mind.
D．A stress-related mental illness.
13. What did the Sheffield study discover about earworms
A．They increase anxiety greatly.
B．They benefit boring repetitive work.
C．They improve all task performance.
D．They help memory with no effort.
14. Why does the author mention a distant radio
A．To show earworms have double-sided effects.
B．To explain the cause of background noise.
C．To prove earworms are hard to ignore.
D．To recommend radio as a focus helper.
15. What is the best title for the text
A．Hidden Risks of Looping Tunes
B．Earworms: A Typical Mental Pattern
C．Ways to Remove Annoying Earworms
D．Earworms: A Surprising Efficiency Helper
七选五
Measure Backward, Not Forward
We often measure progress by looking forward. We set goals and plan milestones to predict the future in various fields. For example, can we increase our earnings by 20 percent Can we lose 20 pounds in the next 3 months These are all forward-looking measurements. ____16____
Nearly every improvement we wish to make in life requires changes to our daily behaviors. Yet habits become so routine that we barely notice them. The more automatic a behavior is, the harder it is for us to spot its influence. This explains why bad habits often hold us back without our awareness. ____17____ That’s because this approach encourages us to reflect on recent actions and evaluate our choices and progress.
____18____ When measuring backward, we get to enjoy the progress we have made, instead of endlessly longing for an ideal future. We don’t have to put happiness off until we reach a future milestone or goal. Happiness is not just a finish line waiting far ahead. Focusing on how you can immediately improve over your past is more satisfying than comparing your current state to where you hope you’ll be some day.
Nevertheless, one warning about this strategy should be kept in mind. ____19____ If I used data from two years ago as a reference to measure progress and make plans, the decisions would surely go wrong. Whether in business, fitness, or personal relationships, using recent results to guide our next actions allows for continuous improvement.
Measuring backward does not mean abandoning our goals. ____20____ By shifting focus from what we lack to what we’ve achieved, we transform the journey of progress from a source of anxiety into a celebration of growth.
A．The further back you look, the better.
B．There is an additional benefit as well.
C．Instead, it reshapes the way we pursue them.
D．One effective way is to track your daily habits.
E．However, measuring backward is equally effective.
F．Measuring backward helps uncover these invisible patterns.
G．Short-term feedback should be prioritized over long-term feedback.
二、完形填空
It was an ordinary day for a volunteer conservationist, Mike. While driving back home after visiting a relative, he ____21____ an infant magpie(喜鹊)by the roadside. Little did he know how extraordinary the creature would turn out when he ____22____ to make an investigation. Covered in blood, the poor chick was held in his palms and brought home.
His neighbor, a qualified vet, ____23____ inspected the wounded baby bird, ____24____ she would survive provided she got through the tough night. The next dawn, Mike was overjoyed to ____25____ his rescued pet, later named Piper, had pulled through.
During Piper’s recovery, Mike’s primary ____26____ was his pet cat Mochi. After all, preying on birds is an ____27____ behavior for cats, which is totally natural. Therefore, he ____28____ Piper in its cage high on the balcony at first. Yet to his great ____29____, the cat never intended to treat Piper as food. Later, Mike moved the cage inside and removed the barrier, so the pair were frequently spotted napping side by side on the couch.
In the meantime, Mike set about training the bird, ____30____ it to catch bugs and gradually assisting it to develop sufficient ____31____ for flight.
Mike posted Piper’s growth as well as its unique ____32____ with Mochi on social media, and the post soon got a huge number of ____33____. This rare cross-species companionship between ____34____ and fur captured numerous online viewers’ affection.
Despite deep affection for Piper, Mike warned public against rescuing homeless baby magpies without visible injury symptoms, and the ____35____ choice is to release young birds back into their wild habitat.
21. A．fetch B．caught C．spotted D．admired
22. A．turned over B．took over C．handed over D．pulled over
23. A．delightedly B．cautiously C．curiously D．excitedly
24. A．guessing B．advocating C．urging D．declaring
25. A．reveal B．dismiss C．assume D．confirm
26. A．attention B．suspicion C．concern D．conflict
27. A．inbuilt B．inborn C．installed D．included
28. A．suspended B．extended C．exposed D．dragged
29. A．disappointment B．depression C．amusement D．astonishment
30. A．instructing B．inspecting C．reminding D．urging
31. A．property B．foundation C．capacity D．freedom
32. A．attachment B．bond C．contact D．cooperation
33. A．doubts B．likes C．attacks D．comments
34. A．tail B．bill C．toe D．feather
35. A．merciful B．crucial C．ideal D．realistic
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I first ____36____ (encounter) classical Chinese poetry, I felt a strong urge to grasp its beauty, believing it would be straightforward. ____37____ (total) unaware of its depth, I soon realized I was wrong.
I began to withdraw from casual reading and dedicate my time ____38____ studying its foundation, with a translation book in hand and my notebook ____39____ (fill) with notes. At first, I tried to calculate every word’s meaning, only ____40____ (find) the blurred lines of translation made it harder to understand.
Many Western readers dismiss Chinese poetry as too foreign, but I find that true feelings ____41____ (convey) with its rich content: the grand joy of festivals, the quiet sorrow of returning travelers, and the sincere hope of rural farmers.
Slowly, I acquired the ____42____ (capable) to connect with these feelings without perfect translation. So touching is my favorite poem ____43____ I am deeply struck by its plain yet powerful beauty. I believe Chinese poetry is ____44____ (precious) than many other art forms and truly deserves its place worldwide.
Now, I feel entitled to call myself a student of this art. It is ____45____ mixture of history and life, tied together by the magic of poetry that knows no borders. I hope to keep exploring, for there is always something new to discover.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，外教Kate计划将同学们写的标志性景点（iconic attractions）的英文游记汇编成册。请给外教Kate写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 建议配图；2. 自荐承担画图工作。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 Kate,
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Yours sincerely,
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。
I had owned the new phone just for nine days — a small luxury that had cost me half a month’s salary, the kind of purchase that makes you walk a little taller. That afternoon, I stuck it into my pocket, feeling it heavier than usual. The past few days had been rough, and bit by bit, the phone turned from a recorder of life into a mere working tool.
Somewhere between a bridge and a riverside path, I realized it was gone. Panic hit immediately. I retraced my steps, scanning the ground. Nothing. The late afternoon glow enveloped the city’s dim dusk, and even the river seemed too tired to sparkle.
I stopped a woman who looked friendly. “Could I borrow your phone to call my lost phone ” I asked. She handed it over. I dialed. One ring. Two. Three — then a bright, breathless voice came through: “Hello Is this the owner We have your phone!” Relief washed over me. “We’re still here,” the voice continued, “by the willow tree (柳树).”
At the willow, I found four college students, their backpacks in a circle like guarding a small campfire. “You’re here!” one said, springing up. I thanked them hurriedly. They just waved, as if waiting an hour for a stranger was the most casual thing in the world. Work was calling, so I had to leave almost immediately. Just before I walked away, one grinned and said, “Good luck in life!”
Back home, I dove into work with my phone, until I noticed a new video sitting at the top of the photo gallery: four grinning faces under the willow. I tapped playing it — They shouted, “You lost your phone! But don’t freak out — we keep it safe!” Then one added, “Check out what a cool video this phone could shoot!” “If you’re seeing this, it means you’ve made it back. Good luck in life!” Watching this, I laughed genuinely.
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。
Para 1: I realized that I had never recorded such a video with my phone.
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Para 2: Later, I decided to post my own “Good Luck” video online.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解1.B 2.D 3.C 4.D 5.B 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.C 10.A 11.B 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.D
七选五16.E 17.F 18.B 19.G 20.C
二、完形填空21.C 22.D 23.B 24.D 25.D 26.C 27.B 28.A 29.D 30.A 31.C 32.B 33.B 34.D 35.C
三、语法填空36.encountered 37.Totally 38.to 39.filled 40.to find
41.are conveyed 42.capability 43.that 44.more precious 45.a
写作范文
46 书信范文
Dear Kate,
I’m writing to offer a suggestion about your book of travel notes. I think it would be much more attractive if we add hand-drawn pictures of those iconic attractions beside each passage.
I’m good at drawing and I’m willing to finish all the illustrations for free. I can draw vivid scenery matching students’ articles in my spare time.
Hope my idea can be helpful. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
47 读后续写范文
Para 1: I realized that I had never recorded such a video with my phone. Buried in endless work tasks, I only used the phone to deal with messages and files, ignoring the small warm moments around me. Those students treated a stranger’s lost phone with such kindness and made a funny warm video just to cheer me up. Their pure goodwill woke me up. I decided to slow down and notice the little warmth hidden in daily life from then on.
Para 2: Later, I decided to post my own “Good Luck” video online. In the video, I told the whole story of the four warm-hearted college students and called on everyone to pass on kindness. Unexpectedly, the video received thousands of likes. Many people shared their own moving stories of strangers’ help. It turned out that a small act of kindness could spread warmth to countless people.

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