广东省茂名市2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中
英语试题
一、阅读理解
Welcome to Fanfare, the Horn Book’s annual best books list! Which books stand out in our memory and remain in
our hearts and imaginations? We hope you enjoy the following works in the picture book category. If you’re
interested in reading more about Fanfare authors and illustrators, just click the link at the bottom of this page.
Happy Fanfare!Nesting Dolls
In a family of women with golden brown skin, Anyiaka, a Black girl with a much darker complexion (肤色), feels
out of place. Through a set of nesting dolls, her African grandmother provides reassurance. Vivid, digitally created
illustrations showcase this loving family’s closeness.Once upon a Book
Alice is invited inside a book by one of the animal characters from it. She embarks on a thrilling adventure of the
imagination, traveling to a coral reef, outer space, and more. Delightful text and lush watercolor illustrations bring
readers into this appealing adventure starring an Asian protagonist (主人公).Maybe a Whale
After Grandpa’s death, Mom takes the narrator on the trip Grandpa had planned to see “his whales”. Rich
watercolor illustrations blur sea and sky and show whales in shadows and stars. At night, they hear whales but still
can’t see them, and the narrator knows Grandpa remains present. A tender-testament to love and loss.My Baba’s
Garden
Scott’s own grandmother served as the inspiration for Baba, whose silent, meaningful gestures communicate
her longing to pass on traditions to her grandson. Smith’s watercolor illustrations bring warmth to every inch of
Baba’s kitchen and garden, and even find gentle beauty in earthworms.
1．Which book features a magical journey?
A．Nesting Dolls B．Once upon a Book
C．Maybe a Whale D．My Baba’s Garden
2．What do Nesting Dolls and My Baba’s Garden have in common?
A．They bring nature into their storytelling.
B．They center on themes of family connection.
C．They present illustrations made in watercolor.
D．They explore the dilemma of cultural identity.
3．Where is the text probably from?
A．A book website. B．An essay collection.C．A travel brochure. D．A literature magazine.
Having spent more than a decade on the dance floor, ROME — Niccolo Filippi, a 23-year-old Italian dance
performer, recently decided to explore Chinese culture and its traditional dance forms and believes that this
experience will not only boost his career, but also broaden his horizons beyond the world of dance.
His interest in diversifying his skills grew after he stumbled upon a short video of traditional Chinese-styled
dance on YouTube. “I saw it as an art that combines tradition and modernity, which was mostly the reason why I
liked it,” says Filippi.
Ever since, he has been closely following Chinese dance performers and watching numerous videos to learn
more about the traditional style that he admires. “I prefer the traditional style because of its light movements. It also
reflects my personality with elegance,” he adds.
Filippi’s chance came when he was invited to perform for a Chinese New Year celebration in the central
Italian city of Florence. He has since fully committed himself to the art form, learning several pieces and putting his
newfound passion into practice.
“The biggest difference that I found (compared to other disciplines) is the change of mood and emotional
expressions among dances,” says Filippi, adding that he needed to shift from the dynamic moves of hip-hop to the
graceful and fluid movements of Chinese dance. Despite various obstacles, Filippi’s efforts have not gone
unnoticed. Two of his friends shared videos of his performances on social media, and the response was
overwhelming. One video garnered 500,000 views, while the other received 200,000 views.
Filippi believes that learning about different cultures is priceless, and he sees it as a means of personal
growth. “I like to think of a person as a book,” he says. “Embracing different traditions and cultures, such as
Chinese culture and many others, is like adding new chapters to my book, making it more diverse and wonderful.”
4．What is the main reason why Filippi falls in love with traditional Chinese dance?
A．Its potential to boost his career.
B．Its graceful and light movements.
C．Its mix of traditional and modern elements.
D．Its true reflection of his elegant personality.
5．How does the author illustrate the popularity of Filippi’s videos?
A．By giving an example. B．By listing numbers.
C．By sharing a story. D．By making a comparison.
6．Why does Filippi believe that learning about different cultures is priceless?A．Because he thinks little of learning from other cultures.
B．Because people prefer to write down their past experiences.
C．Because a book with chapters on traditions is more wonderful.
D．Because he thinks accepting various cultures boosts personal growth.
7．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．An Italian dancer shows passion for Chinese-styled dance.
B．An Italian’s dance journey towards specialization starts.
C．Chinese-styled dance videos go viral on social media.
D．Filippi’s desire for Chinese culture extends beyond dance.
Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the
July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology. “Our study found that gum (牙龈) disease and tooth loss were linked to
brain shrinkage (萎缩) in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer’s disease,” said study
author Satoshi Yamaguchi, Ph. D．of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
The study involved 172 people without memory problems. Their average age was 67. Participants had dental
exams and took memory tests at the beginning of the study. They also had brain scans to measure the volume of
their hippocampus at the beginning of the study. This was measured again four years later. For each participant,
researchers counted the number of teeth and checked for amount of gum disease.
Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left
hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of
brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age,
researchers found that for people with mild gum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less
tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. By contrast, for people with severe gum disease the increase in
brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging.
“These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the
teeth,” Yamaguchi said. “The findings suggest that controlling the progression of gum disease through regular
dental visits is crucial, and that teeth with severe gum disease may need to be removed and replaced with
appropriate false ones.” Yamaguchi said future studies are needed with larger groups of people. The limitation of
the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan, so the results may not be applied to other locations.
8．What is Yamaguchi’s study mainly about?
A．Causes of gum discase. B．The symptoms of brain shrinkage.C．Ways to take good care of one’s teeth. D．The connection between the teeth and the brain.
9．How did researchers reach the conclusion?
A．By making comparisons. B．By referring to previous studies.
C．By conducting a survey among dentists. D．By proving experts’ theory in experiments.
10．What do the research findings indicate?
A．Gum disease is increasing among people.
B．Keeping teeth healthy is of great importance.
C．Removing natural teeth is bad for dental health.
D．Doing a routine dental checkup can avoid gum disease.
11．What’s Yamaguchi’s attitude towards the study?
A．Disapproving. B．Unclear.
C．Positive. D．Objective.
We are all aware of the damaging pollution that’s created by driving petrol and diesel (柴油) vehicles. Many
of the world’s cities are blocked with traffic, creating fumes containing gases such as nitrogen oxides. The solution
for a cleaner, greener future could be electric vehicles. But how optimistic should we be? There was much
excitement last year when the UK government announced it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from
2030. But is that easier said than done?
The road to global traffic being totally electric is still a long way off. Currently, battery life is an issue — a
fully charged battery won’t take you as far as a full tank of petrol. There are also limited numbers of charging
points to plug an electric vehicle into. Of course, technology is always improving. Some of the biggest tech
companies, like Google and Tesla, are spending huge amounts of money developing electric cars. And most of the
big car manufacturers are now making them too. Colin Herron, a consultant on low-carbon vehicle technology, told
the BBC, “The big leap forward will come with solid-state batteries, which will appear first in mobile phones and
laptops before they progress to cars. “These will charge more quickly and give cars a bigger range. Cost is another
issue that may discourage people switching to electric power. But some countries offer incentive, such as cutting
prices by reducing import taxes, and not charging for road tax and parking. Some also provide exclusive lanes for
electric cars to be driven on, overtaking traditional cars which might be stuck in jams.
These kinds of measures have made Norway the country with the most electric cars per capita (人均) at
more than thirty electric cars per 1000 inhabitants. But Colin Herron warns that “electric motoring” doesn’t mean a
zero-carbon future. “It’s emission-free motoring, but the car has to be built, the battery has to be built, and theelectricity does come from somewhere.” Maybe it’s time to think about making fewer journeys or using public
transport.
12．What do we know from the question at the end of Paragraph 1?
A．Electric vehicles may not solve the traffic problems.
B．It’s not a good idea to replace petrol vehicles with electric ones.
C．We should not be too optimistic about the future.
D．The road to global traffic being totally electric is still a long way off.
13．What does the underlined word “incentive” mean in Paragraph 2?
A．permission B．insistence C．agreement D．encouragement
14．According to Colin Herron, why is electric motoring not a zero-carbon solution?
A．Because electric cars still produce nitrogen oxides.
B．Because all electricity comes from fossil fuels.
C．Because making cars, batteries and supplying electricity all create carbon emissions.
D．Because electric cars are less efficient.
15．What is the most suitable title for the text?
A．Total Electric Traffic: A Long Way to Go.
B．Electric Vehicles: A Road to a Greener Future.
C．Electric Power or Petrol: A Tough Decision to Make.
D．Petrol and Diesel Vehicles: A Main Source of Gases.
Whether you visit regularly or you’re new to using libraries, you might be surprised to learn how much they
can do for you — beyond letting you borrow amazing books for free. 16 Here are some of the many
things the library has to offer.
Research and recommendations.
Librarians can help you research a school project or paper, show you how to do an Internet search, and guide
you to reliable sources of correct information. They can also help you find a book you’re looking for, even if you
can’t remember the exact title. 17 Tell them what books you have enjoyed, as well as subjects that
interest and inspire you. They can recommend your next read.
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Besides books, you or an adult in your family can also borrow and stream movies, music, and TV shows
with the help of library apps like Hoopla and Kanopy — find out which app your library uses. There are alsocomputers to use for free and quiet zones where you can do homework without distractions (分心的事). You may
also find free or discounted printing and photocopying.
Fun clubs and classes.
Many libraries host free events for young people. You can ask a librarian or check the library’s website for a
schedule of upcoming activities and sign up with your card. These can include teen book clubs, gaming clubs, art
workshops, makerspaces, and classes like chess and crafting (手工). 19
Volunteer opportunities.
Many libraries welcome volunteer help from kids. You can learn valuable skills, such as managing
responsibility and communicating with others. 20 Others need kids to volunteer to read advance reader
copies of books.
A．A multimedia center.
B．An essential library card.
C．Library is more than a collection of books.
D．Besides, librarians can make great book suggestions.
E．Librarians also help people with online benefits applications.
F．These activities provide entertainment and offer opportunities for socializing.
G．Some libraries ask kids to write book reviews to help other kids decide what to read.
二、完形填空
I was a typical “math and science” student. My career 21 in IT. However, the repetitive job and
endless overtime 22 me. And I lost a lot of quality time with my family, which filled my heart with a(n)
23 feeling, especially after I became a mother. I knew something had to 24 .
Photography had always been my biggest hobby and I could find a great deal of 25 in capturing
fantastic images. One weekend, I 26 to photograph a community event for the Children’s Home. I
captured a photo of a little girl grinning as she was admiring a handmade flower. Later, when I 27 her the
printed picture, she held it tightly, tears of 28 in eyes, saying it was the first photo she’d ever owned. It
29 me at that moment: Photos aren’t just images — they’re lasting tangible (有形的) memories that can 30
hearts.
I determined to turn my 31 into a new career, where I could find freedom and creativity, and most
of all, be there for my kids as they grew up. In 2018, “Forever Memories by Gwen” was 32 . I focused onlocal families and seniors, putting my heart into each session. Word spread that the photos I shot were so 33
that they easily won viewers over. My small studio has rapidly developed into a local beloved brand.
Now and then, I think of that little girl I encountered years ago. Photography has taught me to 34 ,
appreciating the beauty around me. Through my lens (镜头) countless memories are 35 and I’ve come to
find my true purpose of life.
21．A．broke B．started C．paused D．ended
22．A．misled B．amused C．cured D．bored
23．A．awkward B．comforting C．aching D．bittersweet
24．A．change B．last C．fail D．continue
25．A．time B．content C．trust D．patience
26．A．promised B．hesitated C．volunteered D．struggled
27．A．returned B．handed C．posted D．awarded
28．A．happiness B．shame C．sympathy D．pride
29．A．concerned B．hurt C．struck D．influenced
30．A．upset B．warm C．beat D．freeze
31．A．invention B．dream C．pressure D．passion
32．A．exchanged B．shut C．born D．discovered
33．A．odd B．funny C．challenging D．appealing
34．A．hold back B．slow down C．catch up D．take off
35．A．preserved B．updated C．resisted D．blocked
三、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式，并将本题的答案写在答题卡上
If you study the history of English literature, you will find the names of Robert and Elizabeth Barrett
Browning. They were one of the most romantic literary 36 (couple) of the Victorian era. Elizabeth
Barrett started to write poetry from about the age of six. In 1844, Elizabeth’s Poems brought her great success. It
also 37 (attract) the admiration of poet Robert Browning. Browning fell in love with her poetry and then
they entered into 38 (person) correspondence. The couple exchanged many letters. These letters 39
(obvious) helped sow the seeds of love between the two. Elizabeth had been ill for many years. She stayed at home
and almost never saw visitors. Browning was sure about his love, so he found 40 way to visit her, andimmediately convinced her 41 (become) his bride. However, their subsequent marriage was carried out
42 (secret). It was because Barrett’s father was a dominant and selfish man. He would refuse to let his
daughter go. The couple moved to Italy in 1846. Elizabeth lived there for the rest of her life. Browning had a great
influence on Elizabeth’s 43 (write). The best evidence that can 44 (find) is Sonnets from the
Portuguese. The sonnets were written during the time 45 (she) was in love with Robert Browning.
四、单词拼写
46．I g________ (保证) that you will find it an interesting experience. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
47．She insisted on offering me some money in r________ (回报) for my generous help. (根据中英文提示单词
拼写)
48．He s________ (提交) his application before the deadline. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
49．Whenever he faces difficulties, he r________ (决心) to keep going. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
50．The students returned to their r________ (各自的) homes after class. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
五、语法填空
51．She is an (influence) leader, inspiring countless individuals to pursue their dreams. (所给词的适当
形式填空)
52．Hungry and (wear) out, he lay down on the ground, wondering what to do next. (所给词的适当
形式填空)
53．Only in this way can we enjoy a (harmony) relationship between parents and children. (所给词的
适当形式填空)
54．I am not only full of enthusiasm but also easy to get along with, which makes me (qualify) for the
work. (所给词的适当形式填空)
55．She listened to his story (sympathetic), nodding her head from time to time and offering words of
comfort. (所给词的适当形式填空)
六、完成句子
56．碰巧最小的善举带来了最大的改变。
It happened ________ the smallest act of kindness made the biggest difference.
57．向空气中释放二氧化碳对环境有害。________ ________ carbon dioxide into the air is harmful to the environment.
58．她所热衷的话题是音乐。
The topic ________ ________ she is enthusiastic is music.
59．任何教师都不会赞成考试作弊。
No teacher can ___________________________ in exams.
60．我从青少年时期起就一直依靠自己。
I ________ ________ ________ on myself since I was a teenager.
七、书信写作
61．假定你是李华，你将在英语课上参加一场题为“How to raise questions”的讨论。请你写一篇发言稿，
内容包括：
1. 提问的重要性；
2. 你的建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone!
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Thank you!
八、书面表达
62．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 must have left my wallet home. I’m so sorry. I’ll have to come back for these things later,” Mary said to
the cashier, who started picking up the items and putting them back. Meanwhile, Mary prepared to walk away when
the boy behind her in line spoke up.
“Wait, ma’ am. You don’ t have many things anyway. I’ll pay for them,” the boy said. He couldn’t be older
than 12, and Mary noticed that he didn’t look particularly well-off so she wanted to refuse his offer. “I insist, ma’
am. Sometimes, we have to do good things, right?” the boy said and paid for everything that Mary had picked out.After they got their groceries ready, Mary and the boy went outside. “Hey, I’m Mary. What’s your name?”
she said conversationally. “I’m Mark,” the boy said. “Thank you so much for what you did, Mark. It saved me a
trip to the store. Listen, how about giving me your phone number so I can pay you back as soon as I get my wallet,”
Mary suggested, and the kid wrote down his number on the receipt. “Here, but don’t worry about it. There’s no
rush. I live nearby anyway,” Mark said. “Although I also believe in paying kindness forward like you, we have to
pay off our debts,” Mary added, and they said goodbye.
Mary told her daughter Anastacia about this incident and always thought of the boy who paid for her things,
worrying that he might need the money urgently. So the next day, after calling the boy and learning his address,
they went to his home. Returning the money, they began to chat. By talking more, Mary learned that Mark’s
grandma needed a huge surgery for $23,000. The hospital was keeping her in observation while Mark raised the
money. And he just started a GoFundMe but it was not that popular. “You shouldn’t have to do that on your own,”
Mary said, concerned. “We don’t have anyone else. It’s only us,” Mark shrugged.
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。
Mary and Anastacia looked at each other and came to a wordless decision.
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The GoFundMe project reached far beyond their goal.
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____________________________________________________________________________________参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B B A C B D A D A B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 D D D C A C D A F G
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B D C A B C B A C B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 D C D B A
21．B 22．D 23．C 24．A 25．B 26．C 27．B 28．A 29．C 30．B
31．D 32．C 33．D 34．B 35．A
36．couples 37．attracted 38．personal 39．obviously 40．a 41．to become 42．in
43．writing 44．be found 45．when
46．guarantee/uarantee
47．reward/eward
48．submitted/ubmitted
49．resolves/esolves
50．respective/espective
51．influential
52．worn
53．harmonious
54．qualified
55．sympathetically
56．that
57． To release
58． about which
59．approve of cheating
60． have been relying / depending
61．范文
Hello, everyone,
Have you ever left class with doubts still in your mind? If so, the best way to deal with them is by asking
questions. It not only clears up confusion but also develops critical thinking.
Here are my suggestions for raising questions effectively. We can start before class by reviewing materials
and writing down unclear points. Then, during class, it’s important to listen carefully and relate the content to ourexisting knowledge. Also, instead of merely asking for facts, we should use “why” and “how” to explore reasons
and processes. This way, our questions will become more meaningful and thought-provoking.
Every question is a door to discovery. Let’s learn by asking!
Thank you!
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Mary and Anastacia looked at each other and came to a wordless decision. They knew they had to help Mark
and his grandma. Anastacia, being tech-savvy, immediately took to social media, sharing Mark’s GoFundMe link
with her friends and encouraging them to donate. Mary, on the other hand, reached out to her colleagues and
community members, spreading the word about Mark’s situation and asking for their support.
