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安徽省2025-2026学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
阅读理解
根据短文内容，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择一个正确答案。
A
Event: EmTech AI Conference
Time: July 15 — 17
Format: In person at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and online
About the Event
The live event hosted by the publication MIT Technology Review turns its prize-winning reporting into real-world experiences. From major global conferences to smaller meetings for specific industries, the engaging event presents new technologies to people around the world and creates chances for useful connections.
The event brings together technology, business and culture. Such an event takes place every year, and this year’s theme is “The Great Integration”. Tests have already shown what AI can do, and pilot programs have suggested possible ways ahead. The next step is to integrate AI into everyday operations — adding models to systems, building intelligence into key workflows, and turning ideas into real business results.
Why Attend
Held on MIT’s campus, the conference offers carefully-prepared guidance from MIT Technology Review’s editorial team. In this special event with limited space, attendees can speak directly with MIT Technology Review editors and guest speakers during breaks and receptions.
Participants come from many industries, including software, semiconductors, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, retail, energy, transportation and education. Attendees learn about technologies that could strongly affect how we live and work, and they also meet some of the most creative companies and leading thinkers in the AI field. Organizations can also take part through partnerships, exhibitions, or sponsored sessions, helping shape discussions about technologies that could influence the future. For details, contact Andrew Hendler at 646-520-6981.
1. What can be learned about the event
A．It prioritizes academic research.
B．It is targeted at small-scale companies.
C．It promotes less-known universities.
D．It is available both onsite and online.
2. What is the focus of the Conference
A．Exploring future technologies.
B．Applying AI in practical settings.
C．Expanding global cooperation in AI.
D．Involving more people in AI development.
3. What can attendees gain from the Conference
A．Opportunities to publish their works.
B．Free training courses on AI technologies.
C．In-depth communication with experts.
D．On-demand access to MIT’s research center.
B
It started when we got my grandmother an iPhone. Technology had never been her thing; we had handwritten directions throughout her house to help her use electronic devices. I could sense her hesitation with the smart phone, and I had my own doubts when the family wanted to get her set up with one.
It took a little time, but she caught on quite quickly. Before I knew it, I was receiving text messages from her! I loved being able to communicate with my grandmother more frequently. We set up a group text for her so she could text all of us at once. Texting proved to be convenient, and my grandmother liked how connected it kept her with the family.
I have found the most difficult thing about texting with people of a certain age is the use of abbreviations (缩写). One evening, my grandmother created her own shorthand. She sent a text that said “gnstgbyaily”. She was answered with many question marks. Then my aunt replied, “Think about it. Think about what Nanny always says before we go to bed.” That worked. It was the magic light bulb that triggered our childhood memories. She would always say, “Good night, sleep tight, God bless you, and I love you.” “Gnstgbyaily” became a ritual (仪式).
Then, one night, I got a new phone. When I typed in “gnstgbyaily”, my phone auto-corrected it before I realized it, and I sent the words “Gangsta Billy”. I quickly began typing to correct this silliness when an enormous response of laughing emojis flooded my screen. It was quite fun and became our new family favorite. The first time my husband saw “Gangsta Billy” on my phone, he inquired, “Who is this Gangsta Billy your grandmother is talking about ” I couldn’t stop laughing and eventually told him the origin of our newest family member.
4. What can we know about Grandmother from paragraph 1
A．She was digitally competent.
B．She was technically challenged.
C．She asked others to write instructions.
D．She preferred handwritten messages.
5. What was the family members’ initial reaction to “gnstgbyaily”
A．Confused. B．Excited. C．Disappointed. D．Uninterested.
6. Which best illustrates “Gangsta Billy” in the last paragraph
A．A sign of technological failure.
B．A symbol of the generation gap.
C．A source of family amusement.
D．A cause of constant misunderstanding.
7. What message does the story mainly want to deliver
A．Technology strengthens family bonds.
B．Abbreviations are hard to understand.
C．Elders should welcome modern devices.
D．Online chatting leads to frequent errors.
C
For decades, insect taxonomist (分类学者) Art Borkent has devoted himself to studying biting midges (a kind of small flying insect), identifying and naming more than 300 species. Yet what troubles him is not the lack of findings, but the fact that his discipline is gradually declining. Despite millions of species still waiting to be identified, few scientists are stepping in to continue this work.
When it comes to midges, Borkent’s passion is unmistakable. These tiny insects, some of which locate their hosts by sensing CO , reveal a world far richer than most people imagine. Yet it is precisely this richness that makes taxonomy — the science of naming and classifying life — so essential. Without it, much of biodiversity would remain unknown.
Not only are countless species yet to be discovered, but many may disappear before they are even recorded. Scientists estimate that the 2.1 million species identified so far may represent only a small part of life on Earth. As environmental pressures grow, the urgency of documenting biodiversity becomes ever greater.
However, the field itself is in decline. As older experts retire, few young researchers replace them. Scanty academic positions and a lack of public attention have all contributed to this trend. While taxonomy supports areas ranging from conservation to controlling illegal wildlife trade, it is often ignored in modern biology education.
Adding to the challenge is the rise of DNA barcoding, a technique that identifies species using genetic data. Despite its quick processing, it provides only a small amount of information. It is through traditional observation — studying how species live, interact, and adapt — that a fuller understanding can be achieved.
What Borkent fears, therefore, is not only the loss of species, but also the disappearance of those who study them. Unless renewed attention is given to taxonomy, both knowledge and the natural world it seeks to describe may disappear together.
8. Why does the author mention Borkent in paragraph 1
A．To explain his research methods.
B．To stress his achievements in taxonomy.
C．To prove the diversity of insects.
D．To reveal the worrying future of taxonomy.
9. What does the underlined word “Scanty” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Limited. B．Valuable. C．Stable. D．Similar.
10. Which of the following can best describe DNA barcoding
A．Accurate and detailed.
B．Efficient but incomplete.
C．Complex but unreliable.
D．Traditional and essential.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．The Hidden World of Insects
B．A Scientist’s Lifelong Passion
C．The Last Guardians of Taxonomy
D．A Technology Reshaping Biodiversity
D
For people who gradually lose their central vision to age-related macular degeneration (黄斑退化), everyday tasks like reading or recognizing signs can become nearly impossible. Now, a new device developed at Stanford Medicine is offering fresh hope. Only 2 millimeters wide, a tiny wireless chip placed at the back of the eye — paired with a special set of smart glasses — has helped many patients see again. So remarkable is the progress that 27 out of 32 patients in a recent clinical trial regained the ability to read within a year.
The system, called PRIMA, works by sending visual information in a new way. When a person looks at something, a small camera on the glasses takes in the image. Instead of using damaged cells in the eye, the glasses send the picture as a beam of invisible light to the chip. The chip then turns that light into electrical signals and passes them to healthy nerve cells that still remain in the eye. In this way, the device takes over the job once done by the eye’s lost light-sensing cells.
Placed under the retina (视网膜) and powered entirely by light, the chip requires no wires or external batteries. It lets users combine their natural vision with new central vision, which has never been seen in other devices.
Participants in the study — mostly people over 60 — began training with the glasses about a month after surgery. Some noticed improvement almost immediately, while others gained clearer vision over months of practice. On average, patients showed clear improvement and some could even read food labels or subway signs again.
Although the device currently provides only black-and-white vision, researchers are already developing software and designing chips for sharper sight. Future versions may help patients recognize faces — one of their top wishes.
Promising though it is, PRIMA remains a work in progress. Yet it offers something long thought impossible: a realistic path toward restoring meaningful vision, to those who have lost it almost completely.
12. What is PRIMA designed to do
A．Cure macular-related diseases.
B．Enable those with vision loss to see.
C．Restore damaged cells in the eye.
D．Ease the discomfort caused by tiredness.
13. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A．The role of smart glasses.
B．The components in the system.
C．The working principle of the system.
D．The conduction of electrical signals.
14. What sets PRIMA apart from earlier devices
A．Its vision-integration. B．Its wireless structure.
C．Its light-powered design. D．Its battery-free sensor.
15. What is the researchers’ next move
A．To add more colors to the glasses.
B．To do more human testing of PRIMA.
C．To restore the full vision of the blind.
D．To upgrade the device for face recognition.
七选五
When people talk about keeping their minds sharp, they often mention reading or solving puzzles. 16. ____ Yet for me, an unusual hobby — moth-watching (观蛾) — has become both a passion and a quiet form of mental training.
It all began when I learned about a study showing that bird-watching can strengthen the brain. Experts who can tell similar birds apart show greater activity in brain areas related to attention and memory. 17. ____
Unlike birds, moths are far more difficult to identify. In the UK alone, there are thousands of species, many of which look almost the same. On summer nights, I set up a small light trap in my garden. 18. ____ I carefully examine them, comparing wing shapes and tiny markings, before releasing them back into the wild.
At first, the task felt challenging. Some moths differ only in the curve of a wing or a faint line of color. Others change appearance depending on their age. 19. ____ The process requires patience, focus, and willingness to learn from mistakes.
Many people think moths are dull or harmful, but this is far from the truth. Some are brightly colored, and most play important roles in nature by pollinating (传粉) plants and supporting other wildlife.
20. ____ It sharpens my mind, calms my thoughts, and reminds me that even the smallest creatures can open the door to a deeper understanding of the world.
A．Few would think of watching small creatures.
B．For me, moth-watching is more than a hobby.
C．Moths play an essential role in the natural world.
D．I had always been interested in observing large creatures.
E．But over time, I began to notice small details I had once ignored.
F．By morning, it is filled with moths of different sizes and patterns.
G．This made me wonder: if birds can train the mind, what about moths
完形填空
I prided myself on my self-sufficiency. To me, those asking for help were just too ____21____ to do it on their own. However, after becoming my mom’s primary caregiver, I soon ____22____ that doing everything alone doesn’t work so much for life.
My mom’s hip joint (髋关节) replacement surgery originally appeared to be a ____23____. So, she was determined to stay for the minimum period in hospital. We talked the doctor into ____24____ her early. That turned out to be a mistake. Actually, she still needed a lot of round-the-clock care. I had to ____25____ her non-stop.
Because of my obligation (义务), my husband and my son felt ____26____. They complained I was never home. I kept ____27____ I could do all of this. I didn’t want to admit I couldn’t be all things to everyone. That was another mistake.
Because Mom had come home early, she did not ____28____ properly. We had to return to the hospital. I didn’t know if I could ____29____ everything again. Still, the ____30____ of asking for help never occurred to me. I was ____31____ as days went by.
Finally, I had a complete breakdown. I couldn’t do it ____32____ anymore. I needed help. I reached out to my friends. What ____33____ me was that they loved the opportunity to help. I even ended up going on my planned family vacation for a much-needed ____34____ — leaving Mom’s care in the capable hands of professional caregivers.
When you share life’s ups and downs with people who love you, it makes for a ____35____ path.
21. A．busy B．lazy C．rigid D．anxious
22. A．realized B．promised C．hoped D．explained
23. A．challenge B．success C．necessity D．choice
24. A．treating B．examining C．charging D．releasing
25. A．wait for B．listen to C．check on D．learn from
26. A．ignored B．misunderstood C．cheated D．doubted
27. A．warning B．insisting C．forgetting D．hearing
28. A．focus B．communicate C．recover D．react
29. A．witness B．recognize C．predict D．handle
30. A．means B．risk C．inconvenience D．thought
31. A．exhausted B．calm C．guilty D．curious
32. A．secretly B．freely C．independently D．impatiently
33. A．disappointed B．worried C．surprised D．shamed
34. A．training B．escape C．judgment D．test
35. A．different B．safe C．common D．long
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。
Mugong Langqiao, or wooden arch covered bridges, stand as elegant symbols of human ingenuity (创造力). 36. ____ (construct) without any metal nails or rivets (铆钉), these architectural wonders depend entirely on delicate mortise-and-tenon joints, 37. ____ (graceful) stretching across rivers for centuries like rainbows.
In China’s Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, 843 such bridges still exist. Across the entire country, the total rises to 2,193. Langqiao were once the heartbeat of communities. They didn’t just connect villages — they served as shelters from rain, information hubs, busy marketplaces, 38. ____ even places of worship. As time goes by, these ancient bridges have grown inseparable from the cultural identity of local 39. ____ (resident).
The origins of these remarkable structures date back to the Tang Dynasty. With urbanization 40. ____ (sweep) across the country, the craftsmanship was fading away before conservation measures were fully launched in the early 2000s. Marking a new chapter in cultural preservation was the 2024 UNESCO recognition, 41. ____ promoted China’s ancient wooden arch bridge craftsmanship from the urgent safeguarding list to the representative heritage list.
While covered bridges exist around the world, such wooden arch bridges are unique to China. The core technology 42. ____ (lie) in a system that ensures components of the bridge arch interlock tightly. That has allowed Chinese craftsmen 43. ____ (create) the world’s largest timber-only arched structures. UNESCO experts praise this heritage for reflecting the 44. ____ (harmony) coexistence between humans and nature.
Today, these ancient engineering wonders have become favorite subjects for photographers and 45. ____ growing draw for cultural tourists. Each bridge tells a silent story of resilience, craftsmanship, and living heritage.
书面表达第一节
46. 假定你是李华，外教Ryan打算在你校增设“英语沉浸式学习区”（English-Only Study Zone），现面向全体学生征集建议。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
（1）设施及开放时间；
（2）规则及管理举措。
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 Ryan,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
书面表达第二节（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。
In the dusty corner of Grandpa’s attic (阁楼), I came across an old, worn violin case. Puzzled, I opened it, only to find a violin that looked like a piece of abandoned firewood. Its strings were broken, and its wooden body was covered with deep scratches (划痕). To me, a teenager who had been struggling with modern violin pieces, this instrument surely carried a hidden piece of history within it. Driven by curiosity, I carefully carried it down the narrow stairs and placed it on the living room table.
“Why do you keep this junk, Grandpa It is broken,” I asked, pointing to the case. Grandpa stopped, his eyes softening as he took the violin. He didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he gently wiped the dust off the surface with his trembling hands, as if he were looking at a long-lost friend. “This ‘junk’, as you call it, was my only companion during the years when I worked on the remote farm,” he began, his voice filled with emotion. “Music was a bridge that carried me from the exhaustion of labor to a world of peace. It taught me that as long as you have music in your heart, no hardship can break you.”
Looking at the rough calluses (茧子) on Grandpa’s fingers, I felt a sudden pang of guilt. I had always complained about my violin lessons being boring and difficult, never knowing that for Grandpa, the chance to play music was a hard-won luxury. That night, I made a decision. I would use my savings from my part-time job to have the violin restored.
The next day, I took the instrument to Mr. Miller, a master violin maker known for his “magic touch”. He warned me that the restoration would be a long process. Every weekend, I visited his workshop, watching him carefully glue the cracks and restring the instrument with precision. Meanwhile, I practiced the piece Grandpa loved most, The Moon Over the Fountain, on my own violin every night, preparing for the upcoming school talent show, and made up my mind to give Grandpa a surprise.
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。
With Mr. Miller’s help, the old violin finally regained its former shine.
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The day of the school talent show arrived as scheduled.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.C 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.D
七选五
16.A 17.G 18.F 19.E 20.B
完形填空
21.B 22.A 23.B 24.D 25.C 26.A 27.B 28.C 29.D 30.D 31.A 32.C 33.C 34.B 35.B
语法填空
36.Constructed 37.gracefully 38.and 39.residents 40.sweeping
41.which 42.lies 43.to create 44.harmonious 45.a
46.邮件范文
Dear Ryan,
I’m writing to offer some suggestions on the new English-Only Study Zone.
First, I hope it can be equipped with English novels, magazines and listening devices. It’d be better to open it from 16:00 to 21:00 on weekdays and all day at weekends for our convenience.
Besides, strict rules are necessary. No Chinese should be spoken there. We can invite student volunteers to manage the zone and keep everything in order.
Hope my advice will be helpful.
Yours,
Li Hua
47.读后续写范文
With Mr. Miller’s help, the old violin finally regained its former shine. The scratches disappeared, new strings glistened, and it looked elegant again. I held it gently and played Grandpa’s favorite tune repeatedly. When I showed it to Grandpa, his eyes were filled with tears. He stroked the violin softly and told me more warm stories about his farm life. I told him my plan to play this old violin at the school talent show, and he smiled proudly.
The day of the school talent show arrived as scheduled. Standing on the stage, I took a deep breath and lifted Grandpa’s violin. The soft, warm melody of The Moon Over the Fountain spread all over the hall. When I finished playing, loud applause burst out. I spotted Grandpa sitting in the front row, wiping his eyes happily. At that moment, I fully understood music’s power: it carries memories, connects generations and lights up every hard time in life.

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