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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
The 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC) is open to U. S. students in grades 6, 7, or 8 who compete at a Society-affiliated science fair in the United States, recognizing outstanding student research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students may participate either as individuals or as part of a team.
Team project rules
● Up to 3 members.
● Each member must submit a separate application and clearly describe their individual contribution.
● Members are judged individually — it is possible that only some members advance.
Requirements
● All research must be the student’s own work.
● Projects involving human subjects or animals require ethics review.
● All application materials must be in English.
Awards
● Top 300 Students: $125, an award ribbon, and a one-year subscription to Science News Explores magazine.
● Top 30 Finalists: $500, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.
● STEM Awards: awarded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics categories. First place receives $3,500 and second place receives $2,500 to support a summer camp. Both first and second place winners also receive an iPad. Click here to know more about other awards.
Competition Timeline & Process
Stage Time Period Action
Regional Qualification November 1,2025 – June 1, 2026 Participate in a JIC-affiliated regional science fair and place in the top 10% to earn nomination and national competition qualification
Submit Application February 1,2026 – June 10,2026 Submit online application with project abstract, full research report, and supporting materials
Top 300 Announced September 2,2026 Semifinalists announced
Top 30 Announced September 16,2026 Finalists announced
National Finals October 2026 In-person judging and awards ceremony
1. Which of the following is a team project rule
A．Hand in a joint application.
B．Work with at least two partners.
C．Detail personal contribution.
D．Ensure all members advance.
2. What can we learn about the STEM Awards
A．Only first place winners get an iPad.
B．First prize in each category is $3,500.
C．Awards are mainly for Science and Engineering.
D．Second prize winners can’t attend the summer camp.
3. Which is the correct order of the competition process
① National Finals ② Application submission
③ National Qualification ④ Semifinalist announcement
A．③→②→④→① B．②→③→①→④
C．④→①→③→② D．③→④→②→①
B
A woman in Brazil kept awake during brain surgery moved doctors to tears when she began to sing a song she wrote herself. And the moment is unlike anything we’ve seen before!
Doctors diagnosed (诊断) 45-year-old Maria Filomena da Costa with a brain tumor (肿瘤). It needed to be removed, but the location of the mass made things tricky. Removing the tumor without impacting Maria’s speech and cognition wouldn’t be easy. As a result, doctors determined Maria would need to be kept awake during brain surgery! “There was a big risk Maria would lose her speech and it was important that she talked to the team during surgery,” neurosurgeon Carlos Rocha explained.
Brain surgery is scary enough. But needless to say, this particular operation was terrifying. And Maria admits she found the idea of surgeons working on her brain while she was awake was frightening. So, the team delayed the operation until Maria was psychologically prepared for everything involved.
When it came time to operate, doctors used anesthesia to keep Maria “slightly sleepy,” but still able to speak and respond. The team planned to quiz her on colors, names, etc. “We had prearranged to do speech mapping with electrical stimuli (刺激物) to the brain and tests during surgery asking her to name objects and colors, read and talk,” Carlos said. But Maria surprised everyone when she started singing a song written by herself as doctors began removing the tumor!
Maria’s actions completely stunned the doctors. Not only did it provide guarantee for the doctors that Maria’s speech would be just fine, but it moved the team in a powerful way. “There were a number of professionals involved in this procedure and it was an emotional experience. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about her courage,” anesthesiologist Paula Fialho said. The 8-hour surgery went well, and within only 4 days, Maria headed home from the hospital. She’s walking, talking, and is well on her way to a full recovery!
4. What can we learn about the brain tumor in Paragraph 2
A．It put the doctors at risk.
B．It kept the patients awake.
C．It was diagnosed 45 years ago.
D．It was at a position hard to tackle.
5. Why did the doctors postpone the operation
A．Maria needed enough mental preparation.
B．Maria demanded a better surgery plan.
C．Maria longed to have more speech practice.
D．Maria was too scared to accept it completely.
6. How did the doctors make Maria safe and sound during the operation
A．They asked her to sing.
B．They gave her a careful test.
C．They used anesthesia to make her sleep.
D．They helped her react to something by speaking.
7. Which of the following best describes Maria
A．Enthusiastic and ambitious.
B．Professional and emotional.
C．Optimistic and courageous.
D．Cooperative and generous.
C
Electrolyte (电解质) drinks have become increasingly popular on gym floors and running routes, widely promoted as essential for boosting athletic performance and speeding up post-exercise recovery. Once used only by top athletes to cope with intense training in hot conditions, they now attract casual gym-goers and office workers as a simple daily way to stay hydrated (水分充足). These products, ranging from ready-to-drink sports drinks to powders that mix with water, can cost a few pounds per day, adding up to a considerable sum over time.
Electrolytes are essential minerals that play a key role in regulating nerves, supporting muscle function and maintaining fluid balance in the human body. Professor Graeme Close, a leading sports nutrition researcher at Liverpool John Moores University, points out that most people are wasting money on electrolyte drinks unnecessarily. A regular, well-designed diet can easily supply enough electrolytes for the average person’s daily needs.
However, during long and intense exercise where people sweat heavily, their electrolyte levels may drop significantly. “If you exercise for a long period of time, especially if you are a salty sweater, adding electrolytes in the form of sodium (钠) is a good choice,” Close says. Besides, electrolyte drinks can increase thirst, which helps people drink more water — something particularly necessary during extended workouts.
For moderate exercise such as a short trip to the gym, electrolytes are not necessary at all. “Just sip water regularly. That’s more than good enough, so keep your hard-earned money for other things,” Close advises. Of course, if you just enjoy the taste and it encourages you to drink more during exercise, it is not a bad thing. Instead of buying expensive commercial powders, he suggests a simple homemade mix: two-thirds water, one-third fruit juice (like pineapple juice) and a tiny pinch of salt. He also notes there’s little scientific evidence that taking electrolytes first thing in the morning brings any real benefit.
8. Which best describes the current market for electrolyte drinks
A．Primarily used for top athletes in extreme training.
B．Chiefly sold as sports drinks to professionals.
C．Mainly sold as costly nerve disease treatments.
D．Shifted from professional to the general market.
9. Why does Professor Close think people waste money on electrolyte drinks
A．Such drinks are mostly just plain water.
B．People mix electrolyte powders poorly.
C．A normal balanced diet offers enough electrolytes.
D．The body maintains fluid balance by itself.
10. What can be inferred about the recommended homemade mix
A．It works best when taken in the morning.
B．It only works with special pineapple juice.
C．It is worse for the body than commercial products.
D．It is a cheap alternative to expensive drinks.
11. What is Professor Close’s attitude towards electrolyte drinks
A．Supportive.
B．Objective.
C．Disapproving.
D．Unconcerned.
D
Today, the widespread ability to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services in online retail is transforming how consumers pay for purchases. Rather than relying on traditional payment methods, consumers are increasingly using BNPL services to spread payments across interest-free installments (免息分期付款).
In new research, we found that BNPL adoption led to immediate and substantial increases in spending. Consumers who adopted BNPL were more likely to purchase, with purchase probability increasing from 17% to 26%. Furthermore, when adopting consumers made purchases, their basket sizes were 10% larger on average than before the introduction of BNPL.
Furthermore, the data also reveals a significant aspect of BNPL’s influence on consumer spending patterns. In subsequent tracking studies, it was observed that these increases in spending were not transitory: They lasted for close to six months, showing that BNPL drives lasting gains rather than short-term rises in consumer spending.
To understand how BNPL increases spending, we conducted experiments and found that participants who paid in installments felt less financially constrained (财务受限) than those who paid in full. BNPL’s ability to divide payments into smaller amounts gives consumers a sense of better control over their budget. Smaller payments seemed more manageable, even when larger payments were delayed. Additionally, the smaller amounts made consumers feel the cost was less important, encouraging them to add more items to their purchases.
At first glance, BNPL may seem like a win-win for both sellers and consumers. However, our findings suggest that sellers are most likely to see increased spending from financially constrained consumers who rely on credit cards. Given that BNPL can encourage overborrowing and lead to financial pressure, it’s important to be careful about who is offered BNPL and how much they can use. Like a tempting dessert, BNPL can seem appealing short-term but carries risks if overused, leading to a financial “sugar crash”.
12. What do we know about BNPL
A．It boosts consumer spending.
B．It involves high-interest fees.
C．It raises the price of products.
D．It sets up a minimum purchase.
13. What does the underlined word “transitory” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Rapid.
B．Fixed.
C．Temporary.
D．Permanent.
14. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A．Ways of using BNPL services.
B．BNPL’s influence on consumers.
C．Disadvantages of paying in installments.
D．A comparison of different payment methods.
15. Why does the author mention “tempting dessert” in the last paragraph
A．To urge people to stop using BNPL.
B．To show the wide application of BNPL.
C．To state the benefits of BNPL for sellers.
D．To warn people to be cautious about BNPL.
七选五
How Nature Helps Teens Beat Stress
Being a teenager today is stressful. With academic pressure, social media anxiety, and uncertain futures, many young people feel exhausted. While therapy and medication are common solutions, there is a simpler, cheaper, and more effective remedy available to everyone: spending time in nature. 16.________
It calms the nervous system.
When you walk into a forest or sit by a lake, your body relaxes. Studies show that exposure to natural environments lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) levels. 17.________ Your heart rate slows down, and your breathing becomes deeper. It is like hitting a reset button for your brain.
It improves focus and creativity.
Modern life bombards us with screens and notifications, which fragment our attention. Nature provides a soft fascination. 18.________ This allows your directed attention to rest, improving your ability to concentrate when you return to your studies. Many famous thinkers, including Einstein, credited their best ideas to moments spent walking alone in nature.
It builds resilience.
Spending time outdoors often involves unpredictable elements, like sudden rain or a steep hill. 19.________ Learning to adapt to these small discomforts teaches you that you can handle unexpected changes in life. You realize that you are stronger and more capable than you thought.
It fosters connection.
Social media often makes teens feel isolated and inadequate. In nature, these barriers fall away. 20.________ Whether you are hiking with friends or volunteering for a tree-planting project, sharing experiences in nature helps you form deeper, more authentic bonds.
So, put down your phone, step outside, and let nature do its magic. Your mind and body will thank you.
A．It is a powerful tool for mental health.
B．Overcoming these challenges builds confidence.
C．Your muscles loosen, and your mind stops racing.
D．Nature offers a break from the noise of daily life.
E．It is much easier to talk to someone while walking side by side.
F．Doctors suggest that teens spend at least two hours a week outdoors.
G．The beauty of nature distracts you from your worries and fears.
二、完形填空
It was a freezing winter night. I huddled (蜷缩) in the corner of a 24-hour convenience store, holding a cup of hot chocolate that had already gone 21.________. Failing the job interview was like a hit on the chest. I felt like a deflated 22.________, all my hopes and dreams just leaking away. Outside the glass window, the stars in the sky were dim (暗), 23.________ the sorrow in my heart.
Suddenly, the silence was broken by the wind bells. An old man in a washed-out cotton jacket, its original 24.________ hard to tell, pushed the door open. A heavy bag with cleaning tools showed that perhaps he was a cleaner. In his left hand was a bunch of wild flowers in full bloom (盛开). At the counter, he took out a handful of loose 25.________ to pay for his hot milk. Suddenly, coins 26.________ on the floor. Naturally, I knelt to help 27.________ them. He offered the flowers to me with 28.________. When my fingertips brushed against his hands, his clouded eyes 29.________ with a quiet warmth. “Here, child,” he said, “Take these...”
I froze with the flowers in my hands. The old man told me how he 30.________ them during his early-morning street sweeps, took them back home, or gave them to 31.________ struggling through this cold winter night. “No matter how hard life is, please 32.________ something to keep going,” he whispered, “Just like these flowers, still 33.________ blooming despite the cold.”
That night, I walked home with the flowers. Starlight 34.________ through the clouds, shining over me. True starlight doesn’t only exist in the vast sky above, but also exists in the small, warm 35.________ of ordinary souls.
21. A．cold B．sour C．bad D．sweet
22. A．bomb B．star C．balloon D．engine
23. A．correcting B．guiding C．inspiring D．mirroring
24. A．color B．style C．identity D．function
25. A．food B．change C．flowers D．receipts
26. A．shone B．appeared C．dropped D．flowed
27. A．rescue B．count C．pack D．gather
28. A．tenderness B．hesitation C．curiosity D．patience
29. A．rolled B．closed C．softened D．widened
30. A．ordered B．collected C．cleaned D．delivered
31. A．strangers B．relatives C．followers D．readers
32. A．run out of B．make up for C．take charge of D．hold on to
33. A．randomly B．separately C．determinedly D．generally
34. A．looked B．danced C．floated D．sheltered
35. A．wisdom B．honesty C．rebirth D．kindness
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。
A style of calligraphy once used to record one of ancient China’s most 36.________(ambition) scholarly projects is being brought back to life — not on silk or paper, 37.________ on screens, posters and mobile phones.
On Friday, Chinese cultural institutions, launched a newly developed digital font (字体) based on the script of the Yongle Dadian, 38.________ vast encyclopedia (百科全书) collected more than 600 years ago during the Ming Dynasty. The two-year project aims to transform a historical writing style once 39.________(reserve) for the imperial court into a font available for public use. The Yongle Dadian is regarded 40.________ the world’s first encyclopedia, 41.________(bring) together classical texts including history, philosophy, literature, science and the arts. Much of the original work has since been lost, making surviving volumes 42.________(cultural) invaluable.
The project is part of a broader shift in how China is looking after the 43.________(preserve) of its written heritage. 44.________ experts particularly emphasize is that this digital revival allows ancient scripts to reconnect with modern life. “Traditionally, this script 45.________(protect) by being kept out of everyday use,” said Zhang Weitao, head of the Guangzhou branch of the China National Archives of Publications and Culture. “Now the aim is to let people use them, so they remain alive.”
四、书信写作
46. 你校将举办英语演讲比赛，请你以“停止刷短视频，开始阅读”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：1．刷短视频的危害；2．你的呼吁。注意：写作词数应为80个左右。参考词汇：刷短视频 scroll through short videos
Stop Scrolling, Start Reading
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Thank you for listening
五、书面表达（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。
Christmas Eve morning was filled with the sweet smell of cinnamon and pine in the Carters’ house. Ten-year-old Leo stared up at the chimney (烟囱), his eyes full of mischief (调皮). Mom and Dad had left an hour ago to do the last-minute shopping, warning Leo and his seven-year-old brother, Milo, not to get into trouble. But Leo had a secret plan. He wanted to sneak a peek (先睹为快) at Santa’s gifts early, and he thought climbing the chimney would be the perfect shortcut. After all, that’s how Santa came in, right Santa might have hidden his gifts up there beforehand.
He pulled a kitchen chair to the fireplace, kicked off his shoes, and climbed onto the ledge (壁架). The bricks felt cold and rough, leaving dark marks on his red sweater almost immediately. “Just a little further,” he whispered to himself, squeezing his body into the dark, narrow opening. The space got tighter with every move, and the sooty (炭黑色) walls scratched his arms and face. Then, in a heart-stopping moment, he slipped. His legs swung in the air, and his chest became firmly stuck between the bricks. A wave of panic hit him — he couldn’t go up or down. The dusty air made it hard to breathe, and he started to cough.
“Milo! Help me!” Leo managed to call out, his voice rough and weak. Down in the living room, Milo heard the strange sound. “Leo Where are you ” he shouted, dropping his toy truck. He ran to the fireplace and looked up. What he saw made his eyes go wide: two dirty feet moving in the air, coming from inside the chimney! “Leo! You’re stuck!” he cried out.
Milo pulled with all his small strength, but Leo didn’t move an inch. He ran to the kitchen and brought back the longest wooden spoon he could find, trying to pass it up to Leo for support, but Leo’s fingers couldn’t reach it. Nothing worked. He stepped back, his mind racing. He needed a better plan.
Then, a great idea struck him — the rope in the garage.
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The front door opened.
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一、阅读理解
1.C 2.B 3.A
4.D 5.A 6.D 7.C
8.D 9.C 10.D 11.B
12.A 13.C 14.B 15.D
二、七选五
16.A 17.C 18.D 19.B 20.E
三、完形填空
21.A 22.C 23.D 24.A 25.B
26.C 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.B
31.A 32.D 33.C 34.B 35.D
四、语法填空
36.ambitious
37.but
38.a
39.reserved
40.as
41.bringing
42.culturally
43.preservation
44.What
45.was protected
五、应用文写作（演讲稿 80词）
满分范文
Stop Scrolling, Start Reading
Nowadays, many of us spend plenty of spare time scrolling through short videos. Admittedly, short videos bring instant joy, but they are time-wasting. Worse still, they make us unable to focus and kill our patience gradually.
Therefore, I strongly appeal to everyone to stop meaningless scrolling and pick up books instead. Reading broadens our horizons, enriches our knowledge and shapes our personality. Let’s form a good reading habit and improve ourselves every day.
Thank you for listening.
六、读后续写
Then, a great idea struck him — the rope in the garage.
Without hesitation, Milo rushed to the garage and fetched a thick rope. He climbed onto the chair, carefully lifted the rope and threw one end up into the chimney, shouting loudly for Leo to catch it. Fortunately, Leo grabbed the rope tightly with his trembling hands. Holding the rope firmly, Milo pulled backward with all his strength. Slowly and laboriously, Leo was dragged out of the narrow chimney, covered in dust and soot. He coughed repeatedly but finally breathed freely again. The two brothers were both exhausted but relieved.
The front door opened.
Their parents returned home and were shocked by the messy sight. Seeing Leo’s dirty face and worn clothes, they were worried at first. After learning the whole story, they sighed but praised Milo for his quick wit and bravery. Though Leo got a strict lesson for his silly behavior, he felt warm and grateful to his little brother. This unforgettable Christmas Eve taught the two brothers the power of wisdom and brotherly love.

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