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四川省德阳市第五中学
20252026学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Each year Canada Chocolate Town celebrates its community’s rich and delicious heritage with its annual Chocolate Fest. This year, this week-long, family-oriented festival is full of different activities, all things chocolate-related.
Ca-r-ma Charlotte County Coffee Morning
Time: 9: 30 a.m. to 12 noon
Location: St. Stephen Town Square
Come out and join us for a cup of coffee, tea or juice, delicious home-baked goods and many featuring chocolate. Join the adoption programme — caring for homeless cats — sponsored by Ca-r-ma Charlotte County.
Dot’s Delecto Birthday Party
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County
Who does St. Stephen love Dot Larsen! Please join us for chocolate cake and chocolate milk and help celebrate Dot’s birthday. Come and play in our indoor/outdoor playground, have your face painted and enjoy a barbecue to help raise funds for the Barracuda Swim Team.
Lucy the Ladybug’s Birthday Party
Time: 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Location: Kingsbrae Garden, St. Andrews
Come to celebrate with Lucy and her friends for a picnic on our front lawn—bring your own picnic or have lunch at our Garden Cáfe. At 2 pm, join Lucy and her friends for an amazing race adventure through the big maze (迷宫) to find treasure in the fantasy garden!
Cost: $16/Adult, $12/Students and Seniors, Free/Children 6 and younger.
1. When is it available if you are interested in barbecue
A．9: 30 a.m.. B．2: 30 p.m.. C．11: 30 a.m.. D．3: 00 p.m..
2. How much should a couple with a girl aged 12 pay to take part in the above activities
A．$22. B．$44. C．$48. D．$32.
3. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text
A．To introduce a popular festival.
B．To raise funds for a swimming team.
C．To compare the three activities.
D．To appeal to people to care for homeless cats.
B
When I was a teenage boy, I helped out at my parents’ furniture store in a charming New England town. The store was known for its wide range of products. One summer holiday, I was busy assisting customers to find what they needed. I always greeted them warmly at the entrance, and customers appreciated it as excellent service. I also assisted them to carry heavy things to their cars, but my parents strictly instructed me not to accept tips or anything else.
One day, an elderly lady visited the store. At first sight, I was drawn to her. She was neatly (整洁地) dressed and had a graceful presence, looking polite and friendly. She lived in a senior citizen apartment nearby and wanted to buy some chairs for her garden. After a short search, I found some chairs that met her needs. She bought two chairs and asked if I could help send them to her home just a stone’s throw away. Recognizing her old age, I agreed and carried the chairs to her building.
Upon arrival, she welcomed me warmly and showed me where to place the chairs. Before I could thank her for shopping in my parents’ store, she shocked me by placing a handful of candy in my hand. Then, to my amazement, she gave me an educational book. I politely rejected it, explaining that I couldn’t accept any presents. However, she put the book in my hand and said with a smile, “If your parents don’t want you to have this, just don’t tell them. Let me tell them instead.” We both laughed, and I thanked her sincerely. I decided to follow her advice, and she told my parents that she had given me a book as a reward for my hard work. With the book, I learned a lot and started my lifelong love for reading.
Reflecting on this experience, I often think of the elderly lady and hope she will live a joyful life surrounded by loved ones forever. Her generosity and humor have left a lasting impression on me.
4. What can we learn about the author from his actions at his parents’ store
A．He was rude and strict.
B．He was hardworking and helpful.
C．He was afraid to greet customers.
D．He was as glad to get tips.
5. What was the elderly lady like when the author first saw her
A．Demanding.
B．Wealthy.
C．Indifferent.
D．Pleasant.
6. How did the author feel about the presents from the elderly lady
A．Proud and ambitious.
B．Scared and desperate.
C．Confused and worried.
D．Grateful and surprised.
7. What can be the best title for the text
A．Unexpected Gifts
B．A Strict Customer
C．Lessons from a Job
D．Life at a Furniture Store
C
Have you ever been bitten by mosquitoes on a summer evening and wondered why they seem to target humans so persistently A recent study published in a top scientific journal has uncovered a fascinating discovery: two hormones in female mosquitoes control their urge to bite.
Female mosquitoes need blood to help their eggs develop, a process linked to their body cycles. Before searching for a host, their bodies produce more NPF, a hormone that makes them extremely hungry for blood. Think of it like a switch turning on their biting instinct. Once they bite and drink blood. NPF levels drop quickly, and their interest in biting fades.
Scientists wanted to test if NPF really controls biting behavior. They used special tools to change the genes of female mosquitoes so they couldn’t produce NPF. The results were surprising: these mosquitoes showed 78% less interest in humans compared to normal mosquitoes. Lead scientist Dr. Li Hua explained, “Without NPF, mosquitoes lose the motivation to bite. It’s like turning off their hunger completely.”
Another hormone, RYamide, acts like a brake. After a mosquito bites, RYamide levels rise and make the mosquito feel full. In experiments, when scientists gave RYamide to mosquitoes without eggs, their desire to bite decreased by 65%. However, this effect was weaker in mosquitoes that were carrying eggs. This shows that a mosquito’s egglaying state also affects how much it wants to bite.
Mosquitoes spread serious diseases like dengue and Zika, which make millions of people sick every year. Current methods like pesticides have problems — mosquitoes are becoming resistant to them, and they can harm the environment. This new study offers hope. By targeting these hormones, scientists might develop better ways to stop mosquitoes from spreading diseases. “We could create traps that trick mosquitoes into thinking they’re full,” said Dr. Michael O’Connor, another researcher.
As global warming expands mosquito habitats, this research offers timely solutions. Future applications may include geneedited mosquitoes unable to produce NPF or sprays that mimic RYamide to block biting behavior. Understanding these hormones not only solves a mystery of nature but also brings us closer to protecting public health. Next time you swat a mosquito, remember: science is working to make those bites a thing of the past.
8. What is the primary function of NPF in female mosquitoes
A．It helps eggs develop after feeding.
B．It signals the body to start searching for blood.
C．It increases hunger after blood consumption.
D．It blocks the effects of RYamide.
9. What can be inferred about NPF
A．NPF is essential for mosquito survival.
B．NPF makes mosquitoes hungry for blood.
C．NPF controls biting behavior.
D．NPF levels increase sharply after biting.
10. How might scientists use hormones to stop mosquitorelated diseases
A．Increase NPF to cut mosquito feeding.
B．Use RYamide traps to kill mosquitoes.
C．Edit genes for NPF or RYamide control.
D．Block RYamide to make mosquitoes bite more.
11. What is the suitable title for the passage
A．A slow process of NPF experiments.
B．A helpful hormone for egg development.
C．A practical solution to global warming.
D．A scientific finding in mosquito control.
D
A major reason why plastic bags and yogurt containers aren’t recycled is that it’s much more frugal to make these products from the ground up than to recycle them. However, a new recycling technique promises a costeffective way to turn these common plastic waste items into highquality liquid fuels.
What makes plastics useful, namely their strength and resistance to high temperatures, becomes an annoyance when it comes to recycling the materials. The strong carboncarbon bonds in these plastics requires very high temperatures to break, making the process energyconsuming. Once the bonds break, the smaller molecules (分子) quickly form new bonds, resulting in unwanted chemicals. These byproducts then have to be broken down again, adding time and complexity.
Researchers developed a way to transform these plastics into useful fuels at temperatures below 100℃, without creating any side products. They conduct the chemical reaction in the presence of a new type of catalyst (催化剂) in a special acidic solution. In these reaction conditions, as soon as the carbon bonds in the plastic break apart, new bonds form in a controlled way, giving off the chemicals called alkanes. The alkanes can be used either as a fuel or as raw material for new plastics. The entire reaction takes place in a single reaction container. It takes only three hours and occurs at 70℃. By comparison, existing recycling techniques typically require two stages, take much more time, and need temperatures of over 200°C.
Up to now, this catalyst has been used in some factories. But it will take more research to know whether the technique can be translated to more occasions. If so, such a lowcost method to turn singleuse plastics into highvalue materials could go a long way in making the plastic economy sustainable.
12. What does the underlined word “frugal” mean in paragraph 1
A．typical. B．expensive. C．inexpensive. D．reasonable.
13. What can we know about plastics from paragraph 2
A．They stretch easily and quickly.
B．They are productive in poisonous gases.
C．They fail to resist heat perfectly.
D．They are stable in chemical properties.
14. What does the new way of recycling plastics feature
A．Keeping new bonds from forming.
B．Controlling acidity of the solution.
C．Stressing cleanliness and speed.
D．Extending functions of plastics.
15. What is researchers’ attitude toward the technique’s wide application
A．Cautious.
B．Hopeless.
C．Critical.
D．Optimistic.
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Stay Safe on a Field Trip
Many parents are relaxed and even want their children to go on field trips. ____16____ Here are some tips to help students stay secure during their field trip adventures.
Stay physically safe
It’s crucial to ensure that students memorize their parents’ phone numbers and keep them handy in case of an emergency. When crossing roads, they must practice road safety by looking both ways and walking with caution. ____17____ In this way, they stay within the designated areas and with the group.
Keep hygiene (卫生) while dining out
Students should be mindful of their food choices and avoid having too much unhealthy food, especially when away from home. It’s essential to tell their teacher and bring allergenfree snacks if they have food allergies. ____18____ For example, washing hands before and after meals, and using soap in public places to minimize the risk of exposure to germs.
____19____
When using public restrooms on their field trips, students should use disposable seat covers or toilet paper to reduce exposure to bacteria. Practicing good restroom hygiene is also important to minimize the risk of spreading illness to others. They can also wear a mask to stay furthest away from sickness, and inform a teacher to receive proper assistance if they feel unwell.
____20____ By sticking to these safety tips, students can have a safe and enjoyable field trip experience.
A．Try to avoid sickness.
B．Use public restrooms properly.
C．Others may be concerned about the safety on the trips, though.
D．It’s important to follow safety manners to ensure a smooth outing.
E．On the whole, students should maintain good cleanliness practices.
F．Some parents, however, are doubtful about the benefits of the trips.
G．Besides, students should ask for permission before going anywhere else.
二、完形填空
When I was 17, my rowing coach declared that taking a day off a week was unnecessary. Such strict stressful routine made me ____21____ exercise, and when I eventually quit rowing, I also ____22____ exercising altogether.
However, after moving to a new area — being an author and working at home, I ____23____ to be part of a team again but was ____24____ to return to rowing. One day, a neighbor ____25____ me to fill in for his basketball team because of his leg injury. Playing basketball brought back the ____26____ of being part of a team. Unlike rowing, playing basketball was purely for fun for me, without the high ____27____ for expensive equipment. My teammates and I don’t know much about each other’s personal lives, but we share a (n) ____28____ through our passion for the game and our desire to win, a connection that makes us struggle for excellence together. These weekly games have ____29____ improved my life.
Being an author can be isolated (孤独的), and social media often also ____30____ my pressure. I clearly remember when I received an email to ____31____ the book I had spent a year working on, I cried sadly. At that evening, I went to play basketball. I started the game in a ____32____ mood, but as it progressed, my emotional state ____33____. By the end, I felt great.
Playing basketball offers a muchneeded break from these ____34____. It allows me to focus merely on the game, temporarily (暂时地) ____35____ something else. Though a small change — less than an hour a week — it has greatly improved my overall wellbeing.
21. A．hate B．obey C．lack D．watch
22. A．obtained B．stopped C．accessed D．recommended
23. A．longed B．pretended C．hesitated D．refused
24. A．unwilling B．proud C．pleased D．curious
25. A．reminded B．forced C．taught D．requested
26. A．defeat B．challenge C．complaint D．joy
27. A．risks B．points C．costs D．degrees
28. A．ceremony B．tie C．adventure D．excitement
29. A．significantly B．casually C．hardly D．only
30. A．refers to B．appeals to C．adds to D．adapts to
31. A．publish B．rewrite C．illustrate D．buy
32. A．cheerful B．relaxed C．positive D．terrible
33. A．improved B．worsened C．floated D．fixed
34. A．warnings B．amusements C．commitments D．stresses
35. A．predicting B．listing C．forgetting D．losing
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。
Volunteering at local animal shelters is a meaningful activity that many teenagers are fond ____36____. Last weekend, our class joined a shelter project ____37____ (surround) by green trees. Before we started, the shelter manager gave us a brief introduction: “Most of our supplies come from public ____38____ (donate), so we truly appreciate your help today.”
First, we sorted out old blankets. Some were ____39____ (true) dirty, but after cleaning, they looked as good as new. Next, we helped feed the animals. A volunteer explained to us some tips related to their diets—for example, cats should not ____40____ (give) milk. While ____41____ (work), I noticed a small dog whose leg was injured. The vet said it had been found on the street a week ago, unfolded up in ____42____ cardboard box. Luckily, it was recovering well with proper care.
In the afternoon, we ____43____ (listen) to a talk concerning animal protection laws. The speaker mentioned that there were still many cases ____44____ animals were treated badly. “It’s important for everyone to take action,” she said. “Even small efforts, like spreading awareness, can make a difference.”
By the end of the day, we were tired ____45____ happy. Loads of thanks from the shelter staff made us feel our work was worthwhile. This experience not only taught us to care for animals but also showed us how to work as a team.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，校英文报学生记者，学校上周举办了一年一度的运动会，请你写一篇新闻报道，介绍运动会的情况。内容包括：
1. 运动会的概况；
2. 运动会开展情况；
3. 运动会的意义
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
参考词汇：the annual sports meet 一年一度的运动会
a wide range of events 各种各样的项目
Whirlwind run 旋风跑
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五、书面表达
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。
It was terribly cold and nearly dark on the last evening of the old year, and the snow was falling down. In the cold and the darkness, a poor boy was selling goods door to door. He wanted to make some money to pay for his school in the coming new term. He was walking helplessly on the road when he found that he had only one dime (一角钱) left. He was hungry so he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
Lights were shining from every window. Every house must have a family getting together to enjoy a big dinner happily. He was afraid that he would disturb their warm moment. But he was extremely hungry. With his heart beating fast, he slowly put his hand on the door. It was the first time that he had begged for something. He lost his courage when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal, he just asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so she brought him some milk and bread. He swallowed them down in a flash, and then asked, “How much do I have to pay you ”
“You don’t need to give me anything,” she replied. “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a kindness.” He said, “Thank you, and I will never forget about your kindness.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but it also increased his faith in life. No one knew that he was about to give up and quit before this point.
Years later, the woman became seriously ill. The local doctors could not figure out a proper treatment. They had no option but to send her to the big city, where specialists could be called in to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now a famous expert in this field, was having an urgent meeting with his colleagues in the consultation room (咨询室), listening carefully to the report of her condition.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes.
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Paragraph 2:
She didn’t know Dr. Kelly had paid her bill in hospital and this morning an envelope with the bill and a note came to her.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.C 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.D 6.D 7.A 8.B 9.C 10.C 11.D 12.C 13.D 14.C 15.A
七选五
16.C 17.G 18.E 19.B 20.D
完形填空
21.A 22.B 23.A 24.A 25.D 26.D 27.C 28.B 29.A 30.C 31.B 32.D 33.A 34.D 35.C
语法填空
36.of 37.surrounded 38.donations 39.truly 40.be given 41.working 42.a 43.listened 44.where 45.but
新闻报道范文
Last week, our school held the annual sports meet, which attracted almost all students.
There were a wide range of events on the field, such as running, jumping and the interesting Whirlwind run. Athletes competed fiercely while classmates cheered for them loudly.
The sports meet not only offered us a chance to exercise our bodies but also strengthened our sense of teamwork. It turned out to be a great success.
读后续写范文
When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes. Immediately, he rushed to the ward. He recognized her at once. Returning to his office, he made up his mind to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave special attention to her case. Thanks to his efforts, the woman’s illness was under control gradually.
She didn’t know Dr. Kelly had paid her bill in hospital and this morning an envelope with the bill and a note came to her. She opened it with curiosity. On the note were these words: “Paid in full with a glass of milk and some bread.” Tears of joy rolled down her cheeks as she read it. She realized kindness was passed on in this warm world.

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