河北承德第一中学等校2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中联考
英语试题
一、阅读理解
The Best Exhibitions to See in 2026
Raphael: Sublime Poetry
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
March 7th — June 1st
Raphael is one of the greatest Italian Renaissance painters and architects. From his show of over 200
drawings, paintings and decorative arts, we can expect major pieces like The Alba Madonna, a perfect example of
the artist’s mastery of harmony and classical beauty.
Stories of Ecology
Sao Paulo Museum of Art, Brazil
March 8th — April 1st
This exhibition aims to explore the concept of ecology through works not just of artists, but of activists and
whole social movements. Of the 116 images on display, mostly by artists from the “global south”, emphasis is on
the nature-human bond, indicating the necessity of collaborative responses from all corners of the planet to address
climate change.
Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
The Art Institute of Chicago, USA
March 29th — June 28th
Henri Matisse, primarily a celebrated painter worldwide, turned to paper-cutting in his old age as his
medium after a surgery left him unable to pick up a brush. Twenty different cut-paper models were formed, all
drawn from his memories, folktales and circuses. They were reproduced in 1947 in stencil (模版) to form a book in
loose leaves, Jazz, accompanied by explanatory notes from the artist himself. Now, it is shown in its entirety for
the very first time since it was acquired by the museum back in 1948.
Chinese Women’s Fashion
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, USA
June 14th — September 25th
Visit LACMA for a beautifully designed journey through Chinese women’s fashion. On models specially
customized by fashion designer Jason Wu, you’ll see from qipao of the 1960s way back to the robes (长袍) of the
Qing Dynasty in a vivid display of color, patterns and excellent craftsmanship.1．What do the works in Stories of Ecology advocate?
A．Human transformation of nature. B．Individual eco-commitments.
C．Global climate cooperation. D．Southern artistic interaction.
2．Which exhibition features a physically disabled artist?
A．Stories of Ecology. B．Raphael: Sublime Poetry.
C．Chinese Women’s Fashion. D．Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color.
3．What can be inferred about the Chinese Women’s Fashion exhibition?
A．It only displays qipao from the 1960s.
B．Jason Wu designed the clothes on show.
C．It features fashion from multiple centuries.
D．All models are dressed in Qing Dynasty robes.
Last April, after I published an essay about poetry as part of National Poetry Month, an editor told me he’d
often thought that the world would be a better place if we had a poem delivered to our doorstep each morning
instead of a newspaper. As a newspaperman, I’m not ready to undermine readership of each day’s edition, but
maybe there’s something to be said for reading a newspaper and a poem each morning.
All of that has led to a small experiment. In an effort to keep a little poetry in my life long after National
Poetry Month had passed, I decided to read at least one poem a day after reading through the newspaper over
breakfast. Thanks to two digital services that deliver poetry right to my e-mail inbox, it’s been an easy decision to
keep.
Many public radio listeners are familiar with The Writer’s Almanac, a five-minute broadcast hosted by
Garrison Keillor that airs on lots of stations around the country. Each day’s edition includes a handful of facts about
literary anniversaries, along with a short poem that Keillor recites. Fans can also have the text of each program e-
mailed to them every day, along with a link to the broadcast recording.
The Academy of American Poets has its own poem-day feature, called “Poem-a-Day”. Launched during
National Poetry Month in 2006, Poem-a-Day highlights new and previously published poems by contemporary
poets on weekday s and classic poems on weekends.
Since subscribing to both services last April, I’ve enjoyed receiving poems each morning. Reading at
least one poem a day has also been like an intellectual vitamin, giving me a brief taste of literature even on busy
days. Last April, I wondered if I could remind myself to read a poem each morning. Now, deep in summer, I
wonder if I could ever do without it.4．What does the underlined word “undermine” in paragraph 1 probably mean?
A．Expand steadily. B．Criticize publicly.
C．Replace completely. D．Weaken gradually.
5．Why did the author start the experiment of reading a poem a day?
A．To enrich his breakfast time with literature.
B．To keep poetry a regular part of his daily life.
C．To prove that digital poetry services work well.
D．To find a better way to improve his reading skills.
6．What can be inferred about the two poetry services?
A．They both have a broadcast version.
B．They both feature only contemporary poets.
C．They both started during National Poetry Month.
D．They both deliver poems to e-mail inboxes daily.
7．What does the last paragraph reveal about the author?
A．It has taken years for him to love literature.
B．He is wondering how to continue his conduct.
C．He has developed a deep appreciation for poetry.
D．It has benefited him a lot as a newspaperman.
Dancing lowers the depression associated with Parkinson’s disease, and the benefits can be seen in multiple
ways, a new study shows.
“It was very cool to see dance had a positive effect on the mood circuits in the brain, which we could see in
the imaging from MRI brain scans (扫描),” says Joseph DeSouza, author of the study. “These improvements were
also reported by the participants via survey. Our study is the first to demonstrate these benefits across these two
detection methods.”
The study followed 23 participants with Parkinson’s disease from the Sharing Dance Parkinson’s program at
Canada’s National Ballet School, along with family members or caregivers. Participants took weekly dance classes
for 8 months, progressing from simple leg and foot work to more complex movements like waltzes and more. The
research team focused on the subcallosal cingulate gyrus (SCG), a brain region linked to depression. They
measured mood and depression before and after each class using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) (老年抑郁
量表) and conducted regular MRI scans.The researchers found that after each dance class, reported depression rates dropped, and the effect was
increasing from class to class, with significant improvements after 8 months. “We showed that SCG’s BOLD
(blood oxygen level dependent) signal decreases while dancing, which means the SCG was not functioning as fast
as it would if you had depression,” says DeSouza. “Parkinson’s disease is often accompanied by depression long
before motor symptoms (症状) appear.”
Dance is thought to have a double benefit, with music activating the brain’s reward centers, and the
movement acting on sensory and motor circuits. DeSouza, dancing with participants for 14 years, says that while
dancing is not a treatment for Parkinson’s disease by itself, the benefits are clear. “We’re not trying to cure it with
dance,” he says. “What we’re trying to do is to have people live a better quality of life. This goes for both the
patients, and their families that take care of them.”
8．How did the researchers conduct the study?
A．By referring to previous studies. B．By making pre-post comparisons.
C．By conducting drug experiments. D．By employing computer modeling.
9．What does the decrease of SCG’s BOLD signal mean?
A．Patients’ depression was relieved.
B．Motor symptoms got much worse.
C．Brain activity became totally abnormal.
D．Patients needed more medical treatment.
10．According to the last paragraph, what is the purpose of dancing for Parkinson’s patients?
A．To teach them dance skills. B．To improve their life quality.
C．To cure Parkinson’s disease. D．To activate all the brain regions.
11．What is the best title of the text?
A．Dancing Away Parkinson’s Blues
B．Dancing With Your Mood Circuits
C．Dancing: Multiple Benefits to Be Seen
D．Dancing: A Journey to Mental Well-Being
Amsterdam is testing a “bubble barrier” to help remove plastic from the city’s waterways.
The project is called the Great Bubble Barrier. The system aims to capture waste beneath the surface of the
water. The city launched the effort in November. The non-profit group supporting the project hopes it can be used
in other places if successful.Francis Zoet, the technical director of the project, said, “A bubble barrier is basically a tube that we place on
the bottom of the river or canal, that has holes in it and we press air through it; that creates a bubble curtain.” The
tube lies diagonally (斜对地) across the canal.
The bubbles work with the flow of water in the canal to float the waste and then move it into a collector on
the side. They don’t intervene with passing boats. They also don’t cause a major problem for fish or birds.
Amsterdam already has four boats that collect about 42,000 kilogrammes of plastic a year. But the boats can
only pick up the waste on the surface. They miss some smaller pieces altogether.
Roy Leysner is with Waternet, part of the local water authority that is paying for the project with the City of
Amsterdam. He said, “Every piece of plastic which falls into the water in the canals is eventually flowing out to the
North Sea. We want to prevent that.” It is estimated that rivers carry up to 4 million metric tons of plastic into the
world’s oceans each year.
Another Dutch group has also launched a system to collect surface-level river waste using floating barriers.
Francis Zoet of the Amsterdam project said the two ideas work well together. She said, “We support basically every
initiative that is focused on reducing the plastic soup.”
12．How does the bubble barrier differ from traditional waste-collecting boats?
A．It targets waste beneath the water.
B．It mainly relies on human labor.
C．It stops all plastic flowing into the sea.
D．It focuses on the removal of large plastics.
13．What do the bubbles do by working with water flow?
A．Guide waste into a prepared collector.
B．Use diagonal tubes to block boat traffic.
C．Float waste for traditional boats to collect.
D．Create a curtain to trap waste by the canal wall.
14．What’s the purpose of paragraph 5?
A．To show sea pollution is serious.
B．To support developing bubble barrier.
C．To compare different waste-collecting ways.
D．To describe the city’s daily water management.
15．What is Francis Zoet’s attitude towards the other Dutch plastic collection project?
A．Doubtful. B．Uncaring. C．Supportive. D．Critical.Life is full of unexpected setbacks and tough moments. No one can avoid facing hardship throughout their
journey. 16 It may leave you feeling lost, exhausted and ready to give up. Yet adversity is never a dead
end, but a chance for self-growth.
One of the best ways to deal with hard times is to accept reality bravely. Many people waste energy
complaining or refusing to admit what has happened, which only traps them in sadness and stops them from
moving forward. Instead, we should choose to face reality calmly. Acceptance doesn’t mean giving in. 17
.
18 When your mind is filled with negative thoughts, take time to do small joyful things: take a
walk, listen to soft music or keep a diary. These simple acts can ease stress and clear your mind. They help you
regain emotional balance step by step.
It is also wise to reflect on your experiences after going through difficulties. Every failure and hardship
carries valuable lessons. 19 By learning from the past, you can become more resilient and better prepared
for future challenges.
Never rush to blame yourself when things go wrong. Adversity is part of life, not a sign of your weakness.
20 With patience and a positive mindset, you will finally walk out of the dark and become a stronger version
of yourself.
A．You can always find joy in little daily things.
B．Staying positive emotionally also matters a lot.
C．Facing endless trouble is never easy for anyone.
D．It matters how we choose to respond to difficulties.
E．It means you calm down to face the problem wisely.
F．You have the inner strength to fight through hard days.
G．Reflection turns painful experiences into precious wealth.
二、完形填空
Since age 4, Santangelo has been crazy about soccer. Growing up in a(n) 21 household,
Santangelo has worn her sports shoes for as long as she can remember. She describes herself as an uplifting,
reliable, and 22 soul.
Santangelo wanted to play soccer at the collegiate level. However, she went to an 23 “bad at
soccer” high school, so she never got many 24 to play college soccer. Her father, one of her biggest
supporters, enrolled her in soccer camps to help her get her name out.Santangelo felt 25 during the application process and even was ignored by the New York
University soccer coach. By this point, she had received countless 26 and began to accept her dream
might not come true.
All that 27 when her father insisted she try out for one more school. Fortunately, her last attempt
turned 28 when she got a spot on the University of Rochester women’s soccer team.
In the new team, she faced new 29 and had to change her position. As a starting player, she
suffered great pressure. Sometimes she had to 30 heavy pressure to move on. To her, pressure is more
31 than a burden (负担). Playing on the field gives her a(n) 32 feeling.
Santangelo also combined her 33 for soccer with her journalism ambition and was a warm guide
to teammates. Her optimism 34 us that staying true to our passions and meeting challenges 35
is the key to a meaningful life.
21．A．athletic B．quiet C．wealthy D．distant
22．A．shy B．lazy C．gentle D．competitive
23．A．equal B．excellent C．ordinary D．outstanding
24．A．offers B．gifts C．tasks D．prizes
25．A．proud B．uneasy C．calm D．annoyed
26．A．suggestions B．messages C．rejections D．invitations
27．A．stopped B．repeated C．changed D．remained
28．A．useless B．risky C．secret D．fruitful
29．A．challenges B．choices C．mistakes D．decisions
30．A．fall behind B．deal with C．give in to D．keep up with
31．A．fear B．sadness C．motivation D．loneliness
32．A．boring B．common C．stressful D．unmatched
33．A．passion B．doubt C．effort D．commitment
34．A．warns B．reminds C．orders D．promises
35．A．gratefully B．regrettably C．hurriedly D．smilingly
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。
China’s shipbuilding industry has become a global powerhouse. According to recent data, Chinese shipyards
36 (complete) over 40 million deadweight tons in 2023, accounting 37 nearly half of the world’s total.
This remarkable growth is the result of decades of investment and innovation.In 38 early 2000s, China ranked third behind South Korea and Japan. Today, it leads the market.
Chinese shipbuilders can now construct advanced vessels, 39 (include) LNG carriers and large cruise
ships, 40 were once built only by European countries. A notable example is the “Adora Magic City”,
China’s first 41 (domestic) built large cruise ship. The 135,000-ton vessel, delivered in 2023, can
accommodate over 5,000 passengers.
However, challenges remain. 42 (compete) from South Korea is fierce, especially in high-tech
ships. Moreover, the industry must reduce emissions to meet global green standards. Despite these, China continues
to innovate. Many shipyards are developing smart ships 43 (equip) with AI and IoT technologies.
Moreover, China has set a goal 44 (become) the world leader in all ship categories by 2030.
With strong government support and a skilled workforce, the future of Chinese shipbuilding looks bright.
The industry is expected to maintain 45 (it) lead in both volume and technology. Indeed, China’s
shipbuilding success story is far from over.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom正计划来中国旅游。他在选择景点时很纠结：是应该参观著名的标
志性景点，还是尝试一些小众、不太出名但同样有特色的地方?他写信询问你的建议。请你写一封回信，
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。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。The freezing wind blew hard outside, hitting the windows with a sharp sound. Michaela had just hung her
favorite warm cushion (坐垫) on the clothesline in the yard, hoping it would dry in the weak winter sun. She
rubbed her cold hands together, thinking about how comfortable it would be to wrap herself in the soft cushion after
it was dry. Little did she know, a small guest was about to take over her precious cushion.
Ten minutes later, when Michaela went back to check on her cushion, she froze in her tracks. There, lying
nervously on the warm fabric that had fallen off the clothesline, was a skinny stray (流浪的) cat. Its fur was matted
and dirty, mixed with bits of snow and mud, and its body was shaking slightly, as if it could barely stand the bitter
cold. The cat’s eyes, big and yellowish-brown, looked up at her cautiously, filled with fear and helplessness, as if
begging her not to drive it away. Michaela stood there, conflicted. On one hand, the cushion was her favorite — she
had bought it with her pocket money and it was the only thing that kept her warm on cold winter nights. On the
other hand, looking at the poor cat shaking in the wind, she couldn’t bear to be cruel. The wind blew harder, lifting
the edge of the cushion and exposing the cat’s thin body.
Michaela sighed softly. Her heart softened at the sight of the little creature struggling to survive in the bitter
winter. She thought about how lonely and terrified the cat must be, wandering alone in the freezing cold without a
warm place to stay or food to eat. Guilt filled her heart as she remembered her hesitation just now — how could she
care more about a cushion than a living creature’s life? She determined to do something to help the poor cat, even if
it meant giving up her favorite cushion.
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。
She walked back into the house, determined to build an outdoor cat shelter.
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The next morning, Michaela was surprised to find the cat in the shelter.
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4．D 5．B 6．D 7．C
8．B 9．A 10．B 11．A
12．A 13．A 14．B 15．C
16．C 17．E 18．B 19．G 20．F
21．A 22．D 23．C 24．A 25．B 26．C 27．C 28．D 29．A 30．B
31．C 32．D 33．A 34．B 35．D
36．completed 37．for 38．the 39．including 40．which 41．domestically 42．
Competition 43．equipped 44． to become 45． its
46．
Dear Tom,
I’m delighted to learn that you are planning a trip to China. You feel confused about choosing between famous
landmarks and lesser-known scenic spots, so I’d like to share my advice.
In my opinion, you can visit both. Iconic attractions carry rich history and traditional culture, letting you
quickly understand China’s charm. Meanwhile, those quiet, unique places allow you to experience authentic local
life and avoid crowded tourists.
Combining the two will make your journey more colorful and impressive. I sincerely hope you will enjoy your
stay and create wonderful memories here.
Yours,
Li Hua
47．
She walked back into the house, determined to build an outdoor cat shelter. She searched through the storage
room and found a sturdy cardboard box, some soft old blankets and a piece of waterproof cloth. Without delay, she
headed back to the yard. The bitter wind was still howling, but she ignored the cold. She carefully lined the box
with thick blankets to keep warmth, covered the top with the waterproof cloth to block wind and snow, and gently
placed her beloved cushion inside. After finishing the simple shelter, she also prepared a bowl of warm milk and
some cat food beside it, hoping the poor cat could have a warm and full meal on the freezing day.
The next morning, Michaela was surprised to find the cat in the shelter. The skinny cat was curled up tightly on
the soft cushion, sleeping soundly. Its body no longer trembled, looking relaxed and peaceful. Hearing herfootsteps, it opened its big eyes softly, staring at her without fear. Instead, it let out a gentle meow, as if expressing
gratitude. Michaela smiled warmly, her heart filled with immense joy. She realized that kindness was never a loss.
Giving up her favorite cushion brought warmth to a lonely life, and this small act of kindness turned the cold winter
days into something warm and precious.
