石嘴山市第一中学 2025-2026 学年高二年级下 5 月阶段检测
（高二年级5月月考）
英语试题
（本卷共150分，时间120分钟。）
阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共15 小题;每小题2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Fightclimatechangewhiletraveling
Whether you’re commuting or vacationing, travel can cause a lot of pollution, for most
vehicles are powered by burning gas. As the pie chart illustrates, the transportation sector
accountedforamajorshareofU.S.greenhousegasemissionsin2022.Tourismalsocontributesto
climatepollution,withtransportationmakingupthemajorityoftourism-relatedemissions.
Butthatdoesn’tmeanyouhavetostoptravelingforfunaltogether.Youcanmakeadifferenceby
focusingongreenertransportationoptionsandfuelefficiency.
·UseGreenerTransportation
Airtravelemissionscanbereducedbychoosingdirectflightsortakingthetrainorabus
insteadofflying.Evenifabusisgas-powered,it’sbetterfortheclimatethanacarbecauseitcan
transportmanypeoplewithasingleengine.Ifacaristhebestoption,considerreplacingyour
traditionalcarwithanelectricorhybridvehicleattheendofitslife.(Anddrivethespeedlimit!).
Cleanenergyhelpsavoidadditionalemissions.
·FocusonEfficiency
If available, minimizes fuel use, saving money and reducing greenhouse gas
emissions. Drive smart and improve your fuel economy by going easy on the brakes and gas and
keepingyourcarwell-maintained.
试卷第1页，共8页VehicleSelectionandEfficiencyStrategies
Selection KeyFeature Websiteforinformation
EnvironmentalProtection
Energy-efficientvehicle Highermilespergallon
Agency
Lessgreenhousegasemissionsthan
Electricvehicle DepartmentofEnergy
averagenewgasoline-poweredcars
Energy-savingelectric Improveefficiencyandreceive
EPA’sEnergyStar
vehiclecharger benefitslikelowerelectricitybills.
1．WhichsectoremittedthemostgreenhousegasesintheU.S.in2022?
A．Agriculture. B．Industry.
C．Transportation. D．ElectricPowerIndustry.
2．Whatmakesgas-poweredbusesabetterchoicethanelectriccars?
A．Theyusecleanenergy. B．Theyproducenowaste.
C．Theyconsumelessfuelperperson. D．Theytravelwithnospeedlimit.
3．Whichwebsiteoffersdetailsaboutrewardsfordrivingsmart?
A．EPA’sEnergyStar. B．DepartmentofEnergy.
C．EnvironmentalProtectionAgency. D．DepartmentofTransportation.
B
Being busy with personal and professional responsibilities makes many women feel
stressed. Hot Mess Express offers the support needed to create a sense of order and comfort at
home.
Jen Hamilton, a nurse and mother of two, created Hot Mess Express in 2021 after learning
that a large number of women, particularly moms, were struggling to manage their homes due to
life’s many pressures. Through posting an online video about her journey, Jen has been able to
reachawideaudience,expandingHotMessExpressintoanationwideorganization.
“I’mamomthatsufferedalotofanxietyaftergivingbirthtomyson.Itwasreallyhard,all
thehouseworkwaspilingupandIwishedIhadsomeonethatjustcameinandsaid,‘Don’tworry
about those dishes; I will wash them for you,” said Brandy Hall, the Chaos Coordinator for Hot
MessExpress.
But what truly sets Hot Mess Express apart is its empathy. The team recognizes that
everyone has moments when life becomes hard. They show up with empathy. They don’t just
offercleaningandorganizingservices.Moreimportantly,theyarewillingtotalkwiththewomen
whoarestuckathomeandfeeldown.Theyareabletohelpeasethatfeeling.
Those who have received help from the organization describe feeling a renewed sense of
hope and energy. Their services have offered a fresh start to families burdened by housework and
disorganization.Infact,manyclients(委托人)believetheorganizationgivesthemthementaland
试卷第2页，共8页emotionalsupporttheyneedtodealwithotherpartsoftheirlives.
As Hot Mess Express continues to grow, Jen and her team hope to inspire others to join
theminhelpingwomengetbackontheirfeet.Theirmessageissimple:nooneshouldhavetoface
life’schallengesalone,andeveryoneneedsahelpinghandintimesofneed.
4．HowdidJenmakeHotMessExpressanationwideorganization?
A．Byofferingservicesforfree. B．Byattendingatelevisionshow.
C．BysharingherstoryontheInternet D．Bypartneringwithprofessionalworkers.
5．WhatmakesHotMessExpressspecial?
A．Itoffersalisteningear. B．Itfocusesoncleaningservices.
C．Ithasvolunteersalloverthecountry. D．Itisaimedatfamilieswithchildren.
6．Whatisparagraph5mainlyabout?
A．Theinfluenceoftheorganizationonclients’lives.
B．Theservicesprovidedbytheorganization.
C．Thechallengesfacedbyclientsoftheorganization.
D．Theimportanceofteam-buildingwithintheorganization.
7．WhatisJen’snextgoal?
A．Todevelopalineofcleaningproducts. B．Toencouragemorepeopletohelpwomen.
C．Toraisemoneyforfamiliesinneedofhelp.D．ToexpandHotMessExpress
internationally.
C
Every week, Angela looked at her recycling bin, filled with shampoo bottles and plastic
containers,withmixedfeelings.Sure,itwasalotofplastic,butitwasgoingtoberecycled.Orso
shethought.Then,herhusbandsenthersomearticlesrevealingthatlessthan6%ofthecountry’s
plasticgetsrecycled.Shewasshocked.
Determinedtocutbackonherplasticconsumption,Angelagotastarterkitfromacompany
selling refillable household cleaners (家用清洁器). In it were tablets, containing concentrated
hand soap as well as glass and bathroom cleaners, and four empty containers. She filled each one
withtapwater,thendroppedinatabletandwatcheditdissolve.Ifshewashappywiththecleaners,
shewouldordermoretabletsbutreusethecontainers.Nonewplasticrequired.
Given plastic’s harmful effects on the environment, nearly three quarters of Americans say
they are trying to reduce their reliance on single-use plastic, according to Pew Research Center.
Since plastic is everywhere and avoiding it altogether is extraordinarily difficult, some, like
Angela, have revived a once-customary practice: refilling containers. Household cleaners seem
particularly prepared for a refill revolution, for many can be easily concentrated and reconstituted
(withwater.Ifjust10%to20%ofplasticpackagingarereused,areportfromtheWorldEconomic
Forumestimates,theamountofplasticwasteenteringtheoceanwillbecutinhalf.
Not everyone is as enthusiastic, though. Jan Dell, a chemical engineer, noted that many
cleaning products are packaged in PET or HDPE, two types of plastic with relatively high
试卷第1页，共8页recycling rates. So she is less concerned about them but far more concerned about the packaging
ofotherproducts.“Whatcompaniesshouldbefocusingoniseverythingelsethatisn’trecyclable,
that is single use and that often becomes plastic pollution,” she said, pointing to plastic bags and
cups. “This is just a classic example of big corporations doing something to attract people’s
attentionoverhereonsomethingthat’snotthemainissuetodistractfromallthesingle-useplastic
they’repushingout.”
8．WhyisAngelamentioned?
A．Topromoteatablet. B．Toleadinthetopic.
C．Toclarifyaconcept. D．Torecommendakit.
9．Whatdoestheunderlinedword“dissolve”inparagraph2mean?
A．Floatoverwater. B．Turnoverinwater.
C．Changecolorinwater. D．Mixwithwater.
10．What’sJanDell’sattitudetowardsthedeedsofbigcorporations?
A．Critical. B．Favourable.
C．Conservative. D．Unconcerned.
11．Whereisthetextprobablytakenfrom?
A．Achemistrypaper. B．Anacademicreport.
C．Alifestylemagazine. D．Acleaneradvertisement.
D
ThefirsthoteltochangeintoamigrantshelterwastheRowNYC,onceafour-starhotelin
TimesSquarethatadvertiseditselfas“moreNewYorkthanNewYork”.
The hotel was repurposed in late 2022, when Mr. Adams declared that the population in
traditional homeless shelters had hit a “breaking point” absorbing more than 16,000 asylum
seekers. And the city had the responsibility to house homeless people, including new immigrants,
underalongstandingmandate(授权)knownasrighttoshelter.
Desperate for more space, the city negotiated an initial $40 million deal with the Row, still
infinancialtrouble,fromthepandemic(疫情).Thehotelreceived$190anightperroomtohouse
migrantfamilieswithchildreninits1,331rooms.
As the pace of the migrant arrivals began to exceed 2,000 each week last year, more than
100hotelswereturnedintoshelters.
The contracts with the city — totaling up to 1.04 billion — became a boom for hotels
recovering from inactive tourism, filling a critical need for migrant beds even as they created a
shortage of rooms for some travelers. Nearly two dozen hotels in Mid-town Manhattan were
removed from the tourist pipeline, transforming them into unlikely refuges in plain sight. Some
drew special attention for robberies in Times Square last year that the police attributed to a small
groupofmigrantslivinginthehotel.
It was Ingrid Henao’s second week in New York, but the parents were already diligently
applying for work permits and jobs. Still, Ms. Henao could not shake a feeling of guilt that their
试卷第2页，共8页stay in the hotel, tucked between the skyscrapers of Billionaire’s Row, was being funded by
American taxpayers. They were getting free laundry service, their clothes sometimes returned,
folded and placed in their room, as well as housekeeping. Uncomfortable, Ms. Henao would
sometimespreventservantsfromcleaningtheroom.
“We’re getting spoiled,” Ms. Henao said. “This was never my idea. I didn’t leave my
countryundertheconditionsforwhichweescaped.”
12．Whatdoestheauthorshowby“moreNewYorkthanNewYork”?
A．TheRowNYCwasacheaphotel.
B．PeopletendedtoliveintheRowNYC．
C．RowNYCwasarepresentativeofcityculture.
D．It’samazingthattheRowNYCwashighesthotel.
13．Whatcausedtheappearanceofthehotels’turningintoshelters?
A．Thegovernmentwantedtomakemoney.
B．Thetourismwasboomingandcallingforbetterservice.
C．Goodconditionsshouldbeprovidedforthehomelesspeople.
D．Thepandemichitthecityandmigrantfamiliesincreased.
14．Whatlong-termissuemighthotelconversionscause?
A．Risingcrimeintouristzones. B．Permanenttouristroomshortages.
C．Chronictaxpayerresentment. D．Migrantdependencyonaid.
15．Whatistheauthor’sattitudetowardsthedeed?
A．Objective. B．Optimistic. C．Negative, D．Indifferent.
第二节（共5 小题;每小题2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两
项为多余选项
Vertical farming, a method of growing plants in layered arrangements, is becoming an
increasingly popular solution to urban food production challenges. 16 By using vertical
space,itallowsmorefoodtobegrowninsmallerareas,makingitidealforcitieswithlimitedland.
The first step in establishing a vertical farm is to choose a suitable location. Indoor spaces
like warehouses, abandoned buildings, or even repurposed shipping containers are often used.
17 In such spaces, factors like light, temperature, and humidity can be precisely monitored
and adjusted. This ensures that plants receive the right amount of light, water, and nutrients,
regardlessofoutdoorweatherconditions.
Oncethelocationissecured,awater-basedorair-basedgrowingsystemissetuptodeliver
water and nutrients directly to the plants’ roots. These systems not only use significantly less
water than traditional farming methods but also get rid of the need for soil and reduce the risk of
pests. 18
Choosingtherightcropsisalsocrucial.Someplants,likeleafygreensandherbs,haveshort
growthcyclesandrequireminimalspace. 19 Forinstance,lettuceandbasilarefrequently
试卷第1页，共8页growninverticalfarms,astheygrowrapidlyandarehighlysoughtafterinurbanmarkets.
20 Theinitialsetupcostsforlighting,irrigationsystems,andclimatecontrolcanbe
high. However, the long-term benefits, such as reduced transportation costs and year-round
production,oftenoutweightheseexpenses.
A．Theseenvironmentsprovidecontrolledconditions.
B．Itisaninnovativeapproachtosustainableagriculture.
C．Verticalfarminghasadvantagesbutalsofaceschallenges.
D．Thistechnologyisstillinitsearlystagesofdevelopment.
E．Asaresult,traditionalfarmingmethodsarebeingreplaced.
F．Thesecharacteristicsmakethemperfectforverticalfarming.
G．Thismakesverticalfarmingmoreefficientandeco-friendly.
语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共15 小题;每小题1 分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When I was in high school, our PE class focused on swimming. I preferred staying in the
21 areawhereIcouldtouchthebottom,thoughoccasionallyIdaredtotrydeeperzones.One
day, our teacher 22 the class: “Those with courage may attempt to swim across the
pool.Giveita 23 !”Inspired,Ijoinedothersastheteacher 24 .
Midway through, I was completely 25 and began sinking. Kicking wildly
against the pool’s 26 , I barely surfaced to gasp for air. Just as I was sinking again, a
classmate 27 toward me, firmly 28 my arm and guided me to safety. That
incidentmademeavoidswimmingforyears.
Years later, when I was teaching a university speech class, a student 29 to have
been a former lifeguard, voluntarily demonstrated rescue techniques. Her 30
explanationofbreathingmethodsandbodyrelaxationstrategiesleftus 31 .Motivated,I
revisited the pool: Through 32 on controlled breathing and gradual skill-building, I
built 33 .Eventually,Icouldswimdifferentlapsusingvariousstrokes(游泳姿势).
Learning to swim has become a(n) 34 hobby as swimming skills have afforded
meopportunitiesforfunandadventures.Itis 35 simply“playing”inwater.
21．A．shallow B．deep C．distant D．visible
22．A．instructed B．challenged C．reminded D．commanded
23．A．thought B．test C．shot D．start
24．A．cheered B．gestured C．nodded D．smiled
25．A．exhausted B．excited C．annoyed D．surprised
26．A．surface B．bottom C．ceiling D．edge
27．A．waved B．dashed C．floated D．slipped
28．A．pressed B．folded C．pushed D．grabbed
29．A．promising B．claiming C．pretending D．remembering
30．A．unclear B．casual C．precise D．complex
试卷第2页，共8页31．A．impressed B．puzzled C．bored D．moved
32．A．debates B．guesses C．theories D．drills
33．A．curiosity B．confidence C．patience D．strength
34．A．amusing B．demanding C．rewarding D．convincing
35．A．otherthan B．lessthan C．morethan D．ratherthan
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号单词的正确形式。
On December 28th, 2021, a winter fishing-themed tourist festival opened at Chagan Lake
— one of China’s largest freshwater lakes, 36 (mark) the beginning of the golden
season for winter fishing. Over twenty activities 37 (hold) during the annual festival,
which runs through Feb 28 next year. The highlight of the event is skiing contests, nature
watchingandanicedragonboat 38 (compete).
Yetmeredecadesago,ChaganLakewasaverydifferentplace.Bytheendofthe1970s,the
lake had been cut down 39 only dozens of square kilometers due to drought and
overfishing.Thankstothegovernment’efforts 40 (restore)Chagantoitsformerglory,
thelakenowcovers 41 areaof500squarekilometers, 42 itsfishresources
havealsorecovered.Thelakehasreceivedmorethan1.8millionvisitorssofarthisyear,a29.4%
increase 43 (compare)withthesameperiodofthepreviousyear.
The charm of ice fishing at Chagan Lake lies in keeping the fishing culture of our 44
(ancestor)aliveandcarryingitforwardhand-drillingholesthroughthethickiceandloweringnets
intothe 45 (frost)waterstocatchfish.Thetechniquehasbeenlistedinanational-level
formofintangibleculturalheritage.
三、写作
46．你校英语报以Scientificfitness:poweruptheyouth为主题向全校学生征稿。请你写一篇
短文投稿，内容包括：
1.表达看法;
2.分享体验。
注意：
1.80词左右；
2.题目已为你写好。
Scientificfitness:poweruptheyouth
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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。
TheScienceFairDream
That spring, my fifth-grade self-became determined to win the school Science Fair’s gold
medal. Every year, the gym turned into a magical space: third graders’ “talking” plants in pots,
sixthgraders’robotfishfeeders,andeighthgraders’eruptingvolcanomodelsthatalwaysamazed
everyone.Thistime,Icouldn’tstopstaringattheshinymedal,asifitbelongedtomealready.
With two weeks left, I felt nervous. My notebook was still empty. “What if you build a
rocket?” Mom suggested at breakfast, waving her spoon. The idea lit up my mind — a smooth
试卷第1页，共8页silverrocketwithbrightblueflamesshootingupward.Nothingcouldbecooler!
We rushed to the store that afternoon. Cardboard turned into rocket parts, and glitter (小发
光物)becamemyspacemagic.Atthekitchentable,Iworkedlikeascientist:pizzaboxwings,tin
foil(锡纸)tipsshininglikeice.WhenDadaskedhowitwouldfly,Ishookmyjarofglitter:“This
isthespecialfuel!”
On the morning of the fair, my glittering rocket stood by the door. In the gym, Mary’s
plants grew in real dirt, and Tom’s robot arm picked up candies. I placed my rocket under the
sunlight, rainbow colors dancing on its surface. As the judges walked closer, I stood tall, waiting
fortheiramazedfaces.
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。
Oneofthejudgesaskedsoftly,“Canyouexplainhowyourrocketworks?”
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Whentheawardswereannounced,mynamewasn’tcalled.
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