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山东省新泰市第一中学
高二上学期期末仿真模拟测试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Applications are officially open for the 2026 edition of the D-Prize Challenge. This is a global competition designed for those who are at the very beginning of their entrepreneurial (创业的) journeys.
The selection process begins with an application. Applicants are asked to hand in a two-page summary of their business idea along with resumes (简历). With over 3,000 applications typically received per round, only a small percentage of applicants — about the top 5% — are invited to move on to the second stage. This stage involves responding to a set of detailed written questions within a two-week window.
From there, a final group of standout applicants is chosen for interviews conducted through phone and email. The most promising individuals — around the top 1% — are awarded funding of $20,000 to begin launching their ideas. Beyond financial support, selected applicants will also benefit from the recognition and visibility that comes with being chosen by a respected global funding initiative.
Qualification
Open to applicants who have no previous funding or formally established organizations before applying.
Entry fee
$30 — Advance Registration (by 25 November 2025)
$40 — Standard Registration (by 26 January 2026)
$50 — Extended (延长) Registration (by 24 March 2026)
$60 — Late Registration (by 21 April 2026)
Students get a 50% discount!
Download the application package and apply for the D-Prize Challenge now.
1. How many rounds does the selection process include
A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five.
2. What benefit do winners get besides financial support
A．Greater public attention.
B．Wider information sources.
C．Richer training opportunities.
D．Faster business development.
3. How much does a student pay when registering on March 26, 2026
A．$15. B．$20. C．$25. D．$30.
B
“Ideas can come from anywhere,” famous author Rashmi Bansal once wrote, “You could be sitting in a bus or at your dining table and have a eureka moment.” For 14-year-old Sirish Subash, his “eureka moment” came at the kitchen sink (水槽). “My parents always insist that I wash my produce (农产品) before eating it. I wondered how necessary it was and how effective the washing was,” said Subash. “Does it really work to make sure your produce is clean ” That led him to a deep exploration into the world of pesticide use. He was shocked by the results.
Research found that 70% of produce in the United States has pesticide residues (农药残留) that may be linked to health issues like cancer. Additionally, washing fruits and vegetables only removes some of these residues. “The current methods of detecting pesticides, designed for at-home use, typically require cutting up the produce, and that results in the produce uneatable,” Subash explained. This motivated him to create Pestiscand, an AI-based handheld pesticide detector.
Pestiscand works through spectrophotometry, a way measuring how light of different wavelengths reflects off the surface of produce. Subash tested his device on over 12,000 samples (样品), including apples, strawberries and tomatoes, to adjust its accuracy. By analyzing the light data, Pestiscand’s AI model can identify the wavelengths associated with pesticide residues, achieving a remarkable detection accuracy of over 85%. This high accuracy meets Subash’s goal of ensuring both effectiveness and speed in detecting pesticides.
Subash hopes to bring Pestiscand to market by the time he enters college, allowing people to have an affordable, easy-to-use tool to help make safer food choices. While Subash isn’t sure where life will take him next, he is sure of his love for science — particularly physics.
4. What do the underlined words “a eureka moment” in paragraph 1 mean
A．An outline of a book.
B．A sudden inspiration.
C．An awkward occasion.
D．A drive of quick action.
5. What disadvantage does Subash think the current pesticide-detection methods have
A．High cost.
B．Risk of injury
C．Poor design.
D．Damage to produce.
6. What can we learn about Pestiscand
A．It relies on light analysis.
B．It has a small sample size.
C．It ensures absolute accuracy.
D．It is based on a chemical test.
7. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Passion motivates creation.
B．Pesticand is an instant success.
C．Food safety is a serious concern.
D．Experience promotes excellence.
C
MIAMI BEACH — South Florida is seeing a wave of new cars, but they won’t add to traffic. That’s because the cars are made of marine-grade (海洋级) concrete and were placed underwater. Over several days late last month, 22 life-size cars were lowered into the ocean, several hundred feet off South Beach.
The project, called “Concrete Coral”, was organized by the nonprofit REEFLINE, a group known for building underwater sculpture (雕塑) parks as a way to create human-made coral reefs (珊瑚礁). And 2,200 native corals grown in a nearby Miami lab will soon be added to the underwater structure, which will serve as a habitat rich in ocean biodiversity. “I think we are making history here,” said Ximena Caminos, the group’s founder. “It’s a kind of underwater reef that’s teaming up with science, teaming up with art.”
Colin Foord, who runs the Miami coral lab, explained that they will soon start the planting process to create a forest of soft corals over the car sculptures. He said, “Nature will take over again, and we’re helping by growing the soft corals.” Foord is confident that the native Gorgon corals will boom because they were grown from survivors of the 2023 marine heat crisis which destroyed vast quantities of Florida corals.
Besides the project serving as a testing ground for new coral transplantation, Miami Beach governor Steven Meiner expects it to generate local jobs through ecotourism activities. The nonprofit also offers community education programs, where volunteers can plant corals alongside scientists, and a floating ocean learning center, where participants can gain firsthand experience in coral protection.
Caminos acknowledges that the underwater structure won’t fix all the problems — such as climate change and sea level rise — but she said it can serve as a driving force for dialogue about the value of coastal ecosystems.
8. Why were the concrete cars placed underwater
A．To recycle the old cars.
B．To promote a new art form.
C．To make a home for corals.
D．To reduce the traffic pressure.
9. What is the main reason for Foord’s growing the Gorgon corals
A．Its soft nature.
B．Its fast reproduction rate.
C．Its unique beauty.
D．Its strong ability to survive.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A．Future plans of the group.
B．Ways to protect corals.
C．Chain benefits of the project.
D．Solutions to job shortage.
11. What is Caminos’ attitude towards the project
A．Concerned.
B．Optimistic.
C．Doubtful.
D．Unclear.
D
For generations, scientists have been fascinated by how the ancient people of Rapa Nui managed to move the island’s enormous moai statues. Now, scientists discovered that the statues were designed to “walk” upright through a clever rocking movement.
After examining nearly 1,000 of the stone figures, Binghamton University professor Carl Lipo and researcher Terry Hunt concluded that the islanders probably used ropes to rock the statues from side to side, guiding them forward along specially constructed roads, rather than dragging them steadily on wooden sleds (雪橇) as older theories suggested.
To understand how even larger statues might have moved, the researchers studied 3D models and determined that the huge statues had wide D-shaped bases and leaned forward slightly, which would have made it easier for the residents of Easter Island to “walk” them. The team tested this theory by creating a 4.35-ton replica (复制品). With just 18 people, they managed to move the statue more than 300 feet in 40 minutes. “Once you get it moving, it isn’t hard at all — people are pulling with one arm. It saves energy, and it moves really quickly,” said Lipo.
Another factor in the transportation of these statues was the roads they traveled on, which were roughly 15 feet wide and angled downward. This design helped to keep the statues balanced as they were “walked” to their final destination. “Every time they’re moving a statue, it looks like they’re making a road,” said Lipo. “What they are probably doing is clearing a path, moving it, clearing another, clearing it further, and moving it right.”
“No one else now can explain how the moai statues were moved, and the challenge for others is to prove our theory wrong,” said Hunt. “People have made up all kinds of stories about things that are possible, but they never go about evaluating the evidence to show that, in fact, you can learn about the past and explain the record that you see in ways that are fully scientific.”
12. What did earlier theories suggest about moving the moai statues
A．They were rolled on roads.
B．They were pulled on sleds.
C．They were carried by people.
D．They were dragged by animals.
13. What is the main challenge of moving the moai statues
A．Shifting the direction.
B．Controlling the speed.
C．Gathering enough people.
D．Starting the initial rocking.
14. How is the process of making the road
A．It takes much work.
B．It finishes all at once.
C．It has a strict standard.
D．It follows a fixed pattern.
15. What is Hunt’s suggestion for theory research
A．Challenge theories freely.
B．Respect traditional records.
C．Assess proof scientifically.
D．Make up imaginative stories.
七选五
Constructive criticism is a valuable tool to help individuals grow, improve, and succeed in their personal and professional lives. ____16____ Whether you are a manager providing feedback to your team members, a teacher guiding your students, or a friend offering advice to a loved one, mastering the art of giving constructive criticism is essential for promoting growth and development in others. Let’s explore how to give feedback effectively!
Before providing feedback, make sure to choose the right time and place for the conversation. ____17____ Instead, schedule a one-on-one meeting in a private setting where both parties can have a frank discussion. This shows respect for their feelings and allows them to address the feedback without feeling judged by others. ____18____ Additionally, consider the person’s emotional state—if they’re stressed or upset, it’s best to wait until they’re more receptive.
Be specific when giving constructive criticism. Instead of statements like “You need to do better,” provide concrete examples, such as, “There were several spelling mistakes in your report that made it difficult to read. Please check your work before presenting it.” ____19____ Avoid using generalizations or making assumptions about the person’s behavior.
____20____ Rather than just pointing out shortcomings, offer practical suggestions to help the individual grow. For example, you could say, “I noticed that the project was missing a clear timeline. I recommend creating a detailed timeline with deadlines for each task. I am here to support you in creating this timeline and meeting the deadlines.” This approach shows that you are committed to their success and willing to help them.
A．Yet many students struggle to provide it effectively.
B．Remember, the goal is to help them, not to shame them.
C．Allow time for them to reflect on the feedback they receive.
D．However, delivering criticism in a helpful way can be challenging.
E．Avoid giving criticism in front of others, as it can be embarrassing.
F．Criticism is most effective when accompanied by solutions for improvement.
G．This is more actionable and helps the individual understand what needs to change.
二、完形填空
Sometimes, just a few words can change someone’s life. For Vaughan, that moment happened after a(n) ____21____ high school experience. In the second year, she joined a choir and ____22____ a solo (独唱) in the first concert from the musical Oliver! She wasn’t ____23____ until the week before, knowing the entire school would attend.
Backstage on the show day, Vaughan saw everyone ____24____: students, teachers, cleaners and lunch ladies. The ____25____ opened and the choir began to sing. Vaughan noticed some of the audience’s disinterest. Then she discovered a microphone at the front, lit by a spotlight — a ____26____ she hadn’t expected. Her teacher had never taught them how to sing into a microphone.
Despite her ____27____, her solo began smoothly. She sang ____28____ until she got to the last high note. With her lips near the microphone, the note ____29____ from the speakers, ear-tearing and deafening. “I saw some of the audience had their jaws (下巴) ____30____ wide open.” Vaughan recalled. “I was totally ____31____. I wanted the stage to open up and swallow (吞噬) me whole.”
After the concert, Vaughan marched along the hallway to have class, eyes downcast, when she ____32____ a pair of athletic shoes. “I looked up into the face of the guy-a stranger, preparing myself for the ____33____ of what he’d say. Instead, he said, ‘You have a very sweet and powerful voice.’ At that moment, I almost ____34____ I would never sing again,” Vaughan said.
Now Vaughan is a singer and songwriter, ____35____ in three bands across Arizona.
21. A．interesting B．painful C．strange D．ordinary
22. A．practiced B．judged C．appreciated D．landed
23. A．nervous B．active C．free D．disappointed
24. A．go away B．step out C．file in D．pass away
25. A．door B．curtain C．window D．passage
26. A．secret B．target C．principle D．problem
27. A．effort B．uncertainty C．adventure D．disability
28. A．proudly B．softly C．confidently D．excitedly
29. A．erupted B．rolled C．danced D．flowed
30. A．tightened B．relaxed C．dropped D．frozen
31. A．ashamed B．regretful C．hesitant D．confused
32. A．spotted B．wore C．founded D．purchased
33. A．embarrassment B．sympathy C．anxiety D．trust
34. A．pretended B．decided C．promised D．understood
35. A．teaching B．cooperating C．performing D．training
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。
Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s “Le Petit Prince” has been translated into more than 250 languages since it ____36____ (publish) in 1943. There have been radio plays, television adaptations and film versions. So why tell this story again Could Mark Osborne, the director of “Kung Fu Panda,” really have something new ____37____ (say) on this timeless story
Osborne and his team change focus to a new heroine (女主角), the Little Girl, who is being trained by her mother for the world of adulthood. She’s trying to get into a famous school and her mother has her entire summer vacation ____38____ (plan) out on a big board. Let’s just say, in this community ____39____ all the homes look the same, this poor girl is going to be doing a lot of studying and not a lot of playing. Until she meets her neighbor, the Aviator.
The Aviator tells his new friend ____40____ (story), including the time he met “The Little Prince.” The Little Girl is ____41____ (strong) attracted by the drawings which will be familiar ____42____ fans of the book and ____43____ (learn) lessons like “Growing up is not the problem, forgetting is” and “It is only with the heart ____44____ one can see rightly.” It gets a little repetitive in the midsection, but the final act brings the Aviator’s stories and lessons to life, ____45____ (make) the journey worthwhile.
四、书信写作
46. 假设你是李华，你校英文报现以“Visiting museums online: Is it a good or a bad idea ”为题面向全校征集稿件，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 你的观点；
2. 说明理由。
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。
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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。
The school festival was buzzing with excitement, all because of a new contest called “Innovate Your Way.” This contest was all about making a costume that was as unique and creative as possible, showcasing what one loves the most.
Lily Adams was surrounded by classmates with cool ideas. One classmate said excitedly, “I’m going to be the whole solar system, with planets circling around me!” One boasted (吹嘘), “I’ll redefine innovation. I will become a walking smartphone from the future, showing the digital age with interactive apps and games.”
Meanwhile, another one came up with the idea to dress up as a live weather forecast. He planned to attach LED screens to his outfit, displaying different weather patterns. This costume would not just show the weather but also change with real-time updates, combining technology and creativity in a way the festival had never seen.
Feeling overwhelmed, Lily wasn’t sure what to do. Her friends had such amazing ideas, and she hadn’t even picked a costume yet. She shared her worries with her friend Noah, saying,” I can’t make up my mind. Every idea seems too hard to do or just not exciting enough.”
Noah, always wise, had a great suggestion. “Why don’t you make a costume about gardening You love it, and it’s something unique to you,” he said. Lily was unsure because the contest was just a few days away. “I don’t know if there’s enough time to make something like that from the beginning,” she worried. But Noah encouraged her, “You have a special talent for making something wonderful out of simple things. Use what’s around you.”
Inspired by Noah’s words, Lily thought over her collection of plants and flowers. Arriving home, she noticed the pile of old gardening magazines and a forgotten green tarp(防水布)in the garage.
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。
As Lily looked through the magazines, an idea began to take root.
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The day of the contest finally arrived.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
1.B 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.A 8.C 9.D 10.C 11.B 12.B 13.D 14.A 15.C
七选五
16.D 17.E 18.B 19.G 20.F
二、完形填空
21.B 22.D 23.A 24.C 25.B 26.D 27.B 28.C 29.A 30.C 31.A 32.A 33.A 34.B 35.C
三、语法填空
36.was published 37.to say 38.planned 39.where 40.stories
41.strongly 42.to 43.learns 44.that 45.making
四、书信写作范文
Visiting museums online: Is it a good or a bad idea
In my opinion, visiting museums online is a fantastic idea.
First of all, online museum tours break the limits of time and space. We can appreciate precious cultural relics at home without travelling far. Besides, online resources include detailed introductions and high-definition pictures, helping us learn more knowledge conveniently. Although offline visits bring real feelings, online museums are still a perfect choice for students to broaden horizons.
五、读后续写范文
As Lily looked through the magazines, an idea began to take root. She decided to turn the green tarp into a garden coat. She cut the tarp into loose layers, sticking dried flowers, grass and small vegetable models all over it. She also made a straw hat decorated with paper sunflowers and a small wooden shovel hanging on her waist. She stayed up late for two nights cutting, sticking and sewing, pouring all her love for gardening into the costume.
The day of the contest finally arrived. When Lily walked onto the stage, all classmates’ eyes were drawn to her unique garden costume. The natural flowers and green cloth made her stand out among all high-tech outfits. The judges praised her costume for its warmth, originality and personal characteristic. Lily won the second prize. She realized that the most creative work comes from our true love rather than fancy technology.

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