湖南省长沙市明德中学2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

**基本信息** 试卷融合科技前沿（如恐龙发现、巴纳德星）与社会热点（社区支持、风能环保），通过真实情境考查语言能力，注重思维品质与文化意识培养。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |听力|20题/30分|日常交际、科学访谈|含恐龙研究、恒星观测等科普素材，兼顾信息获取与逻辑推断| |阅读|20题/50分|应用文（剧院指南）、记叙文（植物店重生）、议论文（智力谦逊）、科普文（鸟类迁徙）|结合社区互助、环保平衡等现实议题，考查细节理解与批判性思维| |语言运用|25题/30分|词汇辨析、语法填空|完形填空聚焦职业规划反思，语法填空融入“反向旅游”社会趋势| |写作|2题/40分|倡议书（文化遗产保护）、读后续写（兄妹成长）|强调文化传承与个人成长，体现跨文化沟通与叙事能力|

明德中学2026年上学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷 2026年5月 时量: 120分钟 满分: 150分 命题: 审定： 第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What happened to the man? A. He was fined by his company. B. He had a business failure. C. He lost his job. 2. What did the man forget to do today? A. Watch a show. B. Walk the dog. C. Practice the piano. 3. How many courses does the woman have in the morning? A. Two. B. Three. C. Five. 4. What does the woman need help with? A. Buying some medicine. B. Finding a drugstore. C. Getting groceries. 5. What is the woman's problem? A. She lacks imagination. B. She manages time badly. C. She has difficulty focusing. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. The man's trip preparations. B. The man's emergency funds. C. The man's credit limit. 7. How much cash has the man prepared for his trip? A.200 euros. B.300 euros. C.500 euros. 听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。 8. Why is the woman nervous? A. It's been years since her last race. B. She hasn't trained for two months. C. She suffered an injury before. 9. What's the man's advice? A. Doing enough warm-up. B. Adjusting based on the race. C. Keeping a comfortable pace. 10. What is the man mainly doing for the woman? A. Building her confidence. B. Planning her recovery. C. Comforting her after the race. 听第8段材料，回答第11至 13题。 11. Where is the conversation taking place? A. In a hotel apartment. B. On a beach. C. In a café. 12. What drink does the woman want? A. Juice. B. Water. C. Coffee. 13. What are the speakers going to do tonight? A. Read magazines. B. Have a group dinner. C. Use a coffee machine. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What's the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teammates. B. Professor and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 15. Why is the newly discovered dinosaur special? A. It stands on three legs. B. It likes eating leaves. C. It has two fingers. 16. What will the woman discuss next? A. Another dinosaur species. B. Her next research region. C. Dinosaurs moving between regions. 听第 10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What do we know about Barnard's star? A. It's bigger than the Sun. B. It's younger than the Sun. C. It's cooler than the Sun. 18. Why is Barnard's Star hard to observe? A. Its brightness is low. B. It's too close to the Sun. C. It has millions of planets. 19. What does the speaker think of the universe? A. It is full of the unknown. B. It is largely explored. C. It is multi-centered. 20. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Scientists. B. Students. C. News reporters 第二部分阅读(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 Frequently Asked Questions about London Theatres London has a world-leading theatre scene, and it's particularly strong when it comes to family shows. Read theFAQ to make your family theatre trip a pleasant one. Can children go to all theatres? Most shows are suitable for people aged 12 or older. Some productions might have material that is too mature for younger theatre goers. However, there are also fantastic family shows which are appropriate for all ages, or which are specifically aimed at kids. Are children booster seats available? Some theatres, though not all, provide booster seats—— for example, Nederlander theatres rent height-adjustable seats for £1 if you ask a member of staff. They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some venues will also have height restrictions so that audience sitting behind you can still see. Are there frequent breaks throughout the duration of a performance? If it's a show for a general audience, there will usually be one or two intervals based on the running time. Most shows designed specifically for younger audiences will have short running times, like an hour or less. Can I bring my own snacks and drinks into the theatre? Most theatres won't allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks. They sell food and drink in the theatre and that's part of how they bring in profit. If you have concerns about dietary requirements, you can contact the theatre beforehand to make arrangements. Find all the latest recommendations and more information about the rules on Telegraph Tickets, or check with the box office. 21. Where is the text probably from? A. A drama review. B. A theatre guide. C. A show advertisement. D. A performance schedule. 22. Which best describes booster seats? A. Found in every theatre. B. Offered in limited number. C. Required by safety rules. D. Provided free of charge. 23. What are the theatres' concerns behind their food policies? A. Cleaning cost. B. Audience experience. C. Financial gain. D. Food safety. B When Sandra Mejia received news in 2023 that her beloved plant store, Plant Chica, had to close within 90days, her heart sank. The store—— started as a pop-up in 2018 and later rebuilt in an old auto body shop —— had become a gathering spot for locals. Though winter business was slow, Mejia stayed positive because having a physical store was her dream. “We were having a really hard time letting go of it,” said Mejia.“I felt like I would never find anything as special as that space.” But hope arrived unexpectedly. A community organization read about her story and reached out. Robbie Lee, from a local nonprofit organization, thought Mejia might be a good fit for what his organization was trying to build in Leimert Park.“She seemed to have some strong connection to the South L. A. community,” Lee explained. He believed Mejia's passion matched their vision for a cultural center in Los Angeles. So, he decided to help her find a new place. After viewing several locations, Mejia discovered a suitable place. In late 2024, the new Plant Chica opened. The redesigned greenhouse, with gravel paths and a weather-resistant dome (圆屋顶), became an instant favorite.The new space is special for another reason: The open space allows Mejia to more easily facilitate the community events and cooperation she is known for. When Amorette Brooms, a fellow small business owner, faced the closure of her business, Mejia offered her free space at Plant Chica. This action turned into a sustainable model: currently, four local marketers operate their businesses rent-free within the greenhouse. “This model gives small businesses a chance to grow,” Brooms said.For Mejia, Plant Chica is more than a plant store. It's proof that when people come together, beautiful things grow. Reflecting on her journey, Mejia shared, “My son cut the ribbon at both stores. That's the lesson—— when things get tough, don't give up. Find new paths forward.” 24. How did Sandra Mejia feel about the news in 2023? A. Depressed and completely at a loss. B. Excited about making a change. C. Indifferent due to slow winter sales. D. Relieved to end the struggling business. 25. What made Robbie Lee determined to help Mejia? A. Her chance of drawing visitors. B. Her knowledge of gardening. C. Her experience in running businesses. D. Her cultural ties and community spirit. 26. What is the key benefit of Mejia's rental model according to Brooms? A. It promotes competition among businesses. B. It makes her store a popular check-in spot. C. It helps small businesses to survive and grow. D. It greatly increases Plant Chica's profits. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Plant Chica's Rebirth: Unity and Hope. B. A Greenhouse's Architectural Transformation. C. A New Running Model for Plant Chica. D. Surviving Challenges: Small Businesses in Crisis. C Self-confidence means trusting our abilities and is generally regarded as positive. But is it possible that we might benefit from a little less confidence in our beliefs? For many years, Dr. Mark Leary, a neuroscientist at Duke University, has studied the role of people's beliefs in their behavior. He found overconfidence is very common, especially in personal beliefs, and can lead us to disastrous decisions. In 1986, NASA put space flight loss risk at roughly 1 in 100,000. It was an overconfident belief and might have led to the explosion of the Challenger. The good news is that there's a“vaccine(疫苗)” for overconfidence, and that's what scientists call“intellectual humility(谦逊)”—— recognizing that your beliefs could be wrong. A survey of 144 college students to measure their intellectual humility found that students who saw their thinking could be wrong tended to be more curious and more likely to seek out new knowledge. They ended up knowing more at the end of the day. But does it actually help you beyond that? To find out more, Dr. Tenelle Porter at Ball State University conducted a series of studies with high school students. She found that students with intellectual humility were much more likely to test themselves to see whether they really understood the material and seek out potential knowledge gaps. When they got test scores, they’ d change their study strategies to improve their performance and master the material for the next test. Students who didn't see their knowledge could be wrong might instead just sail through their studying and wouldn't stop to ask themselves if they truly understood the material. Such students thought they got a subject down pat, they found they didn't actually understand as much as they had thought. Although it might be good for you, researchers recognize that questioning your beliefs can be truly hard. Still, it's important to remember that questioning beliefs isn't always about replacing old ones with new ones. If you find it hard to question a belief, try taking“baby steps.” 28. Why does the author mention the explosion of the Challenger? A. To express his sorrow for the loss. B. To stress the high risk of space flights. C. To give an example of overconfidence. D. To show the result of wrong operation. 29. What do we know about intellectual humility according to Porter's research? A. It encouraged students to take exams. B. It urged students to gain recognition. C. It motivated students to memorize knowledge. D. It helped students to adjust learning methods. 30. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that the students mentioned . A. try to avoid difficult learning tasks B. hold an unrealistic opinion of their learning C. refuse to spend much time on their learning D. have wrong methods of learning new lessons 31. What will probably be discussed in the following paragraphs? A. Why questioning our belief is hard. B. Why intellectual humility is helpful. C. How to become a confident person. D. How to practice intellectual humility. D A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology revealed when, where and how most songbirds migrate offshore over North American coasts. This data can help wind energy managers cut down on birds dying from hitting wind turbines(涡轮机) while generating sustainable energy. The researchers studied 10 years of weather radar data from 16 sites and found that birds flying over theAtlantic Coast and the Gulf of Mexico gather more closely and move for a shorter time than those flying over land.More birds also migrate in fall than in spring. Shannon Curley, the study's lead researcher, explained,“Birds migrate over the sea on fewer nights than over land. There's no place to rest and refuel on the water, so birds may wait for ideal atmospheric conditions, such as favorable winds, before making an offshore crossing.” This short yet critical time window gives wind energy managers a chance to reduce collisions(相撞). Curley said they could pause turbine work on nights when migration is most intense——a practice that is currently more common in Europe than North America. “These peak nights of migration tend to have fairly nice weather and calmer winds, and are therefore not the nights when wind operators have a huge energy harvest,” Curley noted.“So there might be a sweet spot where we can target these big migration nights and give these birds safe passage.” The study also found that songbirds migrating offshore fly at lower altitudes than those migrating over land, potentially putting them at greater risk of wind turbine collisions. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service says 140,000to 327,000 birds die from land turbines each year. But no one knows how many die from offshore turbines, since dead birds’ bodies wash away easily. So using radar technology to identify high-risk areas is key. With one-third of all American bird species rapidly declining, data-driven decisions about turbine siting and operations can point the way to sustainable energy while also saving birds. “Our hope is that this work will help identify high-risk, high-use areas for birds and contribute to positive green energy solutions,” Curley said. 32. What can we learn about the songbirds in paragraph 2? A. They favor flying over open seas. B. They are particular about where to rest. C. They become more active on spring nights. D. They time crossings by weather conditions. 33. What does the underlined phrase“a sweet spot” refer to? A. A moral dilemma. B. An ideal balance. C. An opportunity for profit. D. A place without turbines 34. Why is it difficult to identify high-risk areas offshore? A. Birds change their travelling routes. B. Wind strength at sea is unpredictable. C. Dead birds' bodies are hard to trace. D. Radar technology is underdeveloped. 35. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Study balances energy and bird protection. B. Radar changes songbird migration study. C. Offshore turbines kill more birds than land ones. D. North America tests bird-smart wind practices. 第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Gardening 380 Kilometers above Earth Astronauts have to go through physical, psychological, and technical training. They also go through training in how to care for plants. These“astronaut gardeners” share their work and living space with plants. Taking seeds and plants along on a trip isn't a new idea. As space trips become longer, it will be necessary to grow food in space. 36 Because of this, it's not practical to send everything needed for a long journey, only to be used once and thrown away. Plants can serve many uses on a space journey. They can provide more fresh things. 37 Also, plants can help to make air quality better because they produce oxygen. They can improve the quality of the air inside the spacecraft —— the only air the astronauts can breathe. 38 Due to the lack of gravity in space, the oxygen that the plants produce stays around the plants.This can actually kill them, so fans are needed to circulate the air. Without gravity, roots don't“know” to grow down, leaves don't“know” to grow up, and water doesn't easily travel up the roots to the leaves. 39Besides, soil is too heavy to send to space, and special liquid gels(胶) are used to help plant growth. Scientists are also working on the plants themselves. They are trying to make plants grow more rapidly and grow with less water and light in space, and they are looking for ways to make plants more resistant to disease.40 Imagine that deserts may one day provide lots of fresh food for local people, saving transportation costs. Similarly, disease-resistant plants could offer a key food supply. With the world's population at 7 billion, our astronaut gardeners may help find ways to feed all those people. A. Every plant grown in space must have several uses. B. However, there are challenges with growing plants in space. C. Such methods may result in improvements back here on Earth. D. The cost of taking anything into space is about $22,000 per kilogram. E. Specialized containers are being developed to help the plants grow correctly. F. Astronauts will welcome the addition of fruits and vegetables to their diet of dry foods. G. Currently all oxygen is taken aboard in tanks and then caught again so it can be reused. 第三部分语言运用(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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Before graduation, I asked my adviser for feedback on areas where I could improve. It felt 41 to receive high marks for leadership, communication, and my ability to work independently. But when it 42to attention to detail, she gave me an“OK.” As a scientist, that hurt a bit. At first, I 43 with this. But it's true that focusing on the tiny details isn't something I 44 excel at, or even enjoy as much as my 45 do. I knew all this at some level. Still, hearing it from my adviser pushed me to really 46 my strengths and interest. So after I finished my Ph. D., I explored different 47 . Being honest with myself about my strengths and interest 48 led me to my job in health care communications. In my current role, I help companies tell their49 . I take complex scientific information and turn it into something 50 and engaging that non-scientists can understand. Looking back, I'm so grateful for that 51 from my adviser, painful though it was, because it set my career on a new 52 . I think a lot of us get caught up in what we think we' re supposed to be good at, instead of focusing on what we' re 53 . For me, that feedback gave me 54 to step away from the idea that Ihad to fit into a certain mold(模式) as a scientist. Instead, I 55 a career that lets me use my strengths and do something I truly enjoy. 41. A. astonishing B.comforting C. convincing D. depressing 42. A. turned B. meant C. came D. started 43. A. agreed B. stayed C. ended D. struggled 44. A. naturally B. slightly C. physically D. sincerely 45. A. parents B. followers C. students D. classmates 46. A. part from B. show off C. reflect on D. give up 47. A. cities B. careers C. subjects D. universities 48. A. regularly B. straightly C. ultimately D. probably 49. A. jokes B. secrets C. truths D. stories 50. A. clear B. annoying C. uncertain D. tough 51. A. praise B. protest C.comment D.complaint 52. A. hook B. track C. coast D. edge 53. A. drawn to B. trained as C. accused of D. prevented from 54. A. criticism B. punishment C. forgiveness D. permission 55. A. quit B. found C. created D. required 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 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。 Instead of crowding into popular overcrowded tourist spots for holidays, a growing number of holidaymakers in China are spending their leisure time at lesser-known resorts 56 (seek) unique, relaxed holiday experiences.“Reverse tourism” 57 (emerge) as a new trend among young holidaymakers in China recently. During the week-long public holiday, 58 ended on Oct 7, large numbers of vacationers, especially young professionals who long to escape busy city life, avoided popular holiday destinations in order to get off the59 (beat) track and enjoy some peace and quiet. According to data from online travel agency Qunar, 60 number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. Some young professionals who normally have little time for 61 (they) simply had a staycation in a hotel to make the much-awaited break 62 (relaxing). Besides crowds, some vacationers chose less-traveled places to save on the cost of trips 63 popular destinations, which often involve pricey tickets, meals, and hotel stays. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as“commercial” and"standardized” as 64 (develop) ones and are able to offer more authentic experiences and natural encounters, according to social media posts. And unlike popular destinations, some underexplored places with little online 65 (expose) can offer more surprises. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节应用文写作(满分15分) 假如你是李华,是校学生会主席。在中国文化遗产日(Chinese Cultural Heritage Day)到来之际,请根据下面的写作提示，给同学们写一封英语倡议书发表在校英语报上，内容包括： 保护文化遗产的重要性；1. 可采取的措施；2. 3.发出呼吁。 注意： 写作词数应为100左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。1. Dear fellow students, The Students’ Union 第二节(满分25分) 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。 “John, come on! We' ve got to get going!” my older sister Anna yelled up the stairs. Anna and I fought about everything. She used the bathroom too long, she ate my snacks, and she always acted like the perfect older sister. She was on the track team, got good grades, and had tons of friends. Mom and Dad were always saying,“Why can't you be more like your sister?” Trust me, I heard it enough. Why would anyone pick exercise over pajamas(睡衣)? It puzzled me. I'm really not that into sports. So, whenAnna heard I was running the Turkey Trot this year, the look on her face——“You? Running?” I' ll never forget it. I stumbled down to the car where Anna was already seated and Dad was eating a chocolate bar.“Gotta fuel up,”he said.“Want one, John?”“I just need to wake up,” I said.“Why is it still dark? Is this even legal? You think this is fun?”“Of course it's fun,” Anna cut in.“Don't you know that exercise in the morning is one of the healthiest things you can do?” I stopped listening. She could be such a know-it-all sometimes. When we got to the race, I was shocked how many people were there. It wasn't long before the announcer started the countdown. Anna plugged in her AirPods and went off with the crowd. Dad found his friends and joined them. I was determined to run on my own. Just keep going, just keep going, I told myself. I hated to admit it, but maybe Anna had been right about morning exercise. After the first mile and a half, I was feeling amazing—— until my leg began to feel funny. It felt like nails were poking my right leg. My muscles began twitching(抽搐) uncontrollably. No, no, no, not a cramp(抽筋)! Before I could decide, my body chose for me. I couldn't take one more step. I struggled to the side of the road and sat down, trying to shake it off. This can't be happening, I thought. Then I heard footsteps behind me. 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。 It was Anna, jogging back toward me. As we crossed the finish line, Anna asked, “One more time next year?” 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高二英语答案解析 1-5CBABC 6-10AACBA 11-15ABBCC 16-20BCAAB 21-25 BBCAD 26-30CACDB 31-35DDBCA 36-40DFBEC 41-45 BCDAD 46-50CBCDA 51-55CBADB 56. to seek 57. has emerged 58. which 59. beaten 60. the 61. themselves 62. more relaxing 63. to 64 developed 65. exposure 应用文写作 Dear fellow students, As Chinese Cultural Heritage Day is drawing near, I'm writing to appeal to you to protect our cultural heritage. Cultural heritage represents our long history and ancient civilization, so protecting it is of great importance.However, many cultural relics are facing damage nowadays. To change the situation, we should first raise our awareness of heritage protection. Besides, we can take part in related volunteer activities. Also, we can tell others around us the value of cultural relics. Let's make joint efforts to preserve our precious cultural heritage from now on. The Students’ Union 读后续写： 【答案】 One possible version: It was Anna, jogging back toward me.“What's wrong?”“I got a bad cramp in my leg and can't go on,” I said,feeling disappointed. Anna knelt down right away, gently stretching my tight leg and whispering softly,“Take it easy, it will feel better soon.” When the pain faded a little, she pulled me up with a smile.“Let's finish together——I’ ll go slow with you.” She stayed by my side all the way, cheering me on. Her care warmed my heart greatly and gave me strength to keep going. As we crossed the finish line, Anna asked,“One more time next year?” Yeah,” I said. And for the first time, Imeant it. Dad waited at the finish line, cheering for us. Anna threw an arm around my shoulder, saying,“Not bad for your first race, little brother.” After the race, I kept thinking how Anna had given up her race to help me. I began to look at her differently and realized I had not only grown to like running, but also truly cherished my sister.Sometimes the best things in life aren't about winning —— they' re about who's running beside you. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $