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2025-2026学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题2025-2026学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题（甘肃陇南）第二部分阅读理解第一节阅读理解（单选）AHistoricalandculturalthemeparksinChinaarebooming,offeringgatewaystothepast.Fromvividrecreationtograndtheatricalshows,theseparksbringancientdynastiestolife.Herearefourtop-rateddestinationsfortime-travelingacrossChina’shistory.MillenniumCityPark(Kaifeng,Henan)StepintotheNorthernSongDynasty(960—1127)atthispark,a1:1recreationofZhangZeduan’siconicpaintingTheQingmingScroll.WanderSong-stylestreets,watchliveshowslikeJudgeBaoSolvesCasesandYueFei’sDuel,andjoinfolkactivitiessuchasalandlord’sdaughterchoosingahusband.ThenightlywatershowDreamoftheEasternCapitalwrapsyouinSongmusic,dance,andlights.TangParadise(Xi’an,Shaanxi)TransportyourselftothegoldenageoftheTangDynasty(618—907)inthis66.7-hectareroyalgardenreplica.Admiregrandpalaces,lotusponds,andpoetrylanescarvedwithversesbyLiBaiandDuFu.Don’tmissDreamBacktoTangDynasty,aspectacularwater-and-fireshowwith300performers,andtasteauthenticTangsnackslikeroastedlambandsesamecakes.Songcheng(Hangzhou,Zhejiang)JourneytotheSouthernSongDynasty(1127—1279)inHangzhou’shistoricwatertown.Wanderaroundbustlingmarketstreetswithblacksmiths,teahouses,andcostumedperformers.Thepark’ssignatureshowTheRomanceoftheSongDynastyblendsdance,acrobatics,andspecialeffectstoretellclassictales.Combineitwithnearbywaterparksforafulldayofcultureandfun.YanchengSpring&AutumnPark(Changzhou,Jiangsu)Travelback2,700yearstotheSpringandAutumnPeriod(770—476BCE)ontheruinsofanancientcity.Explorepalaces,battlefields,andschoolsofthoughtlikeConfucianismandTaoism.RidethemedattractionsliketheBaguaMazeandwatchstuntshowsrestagingancientwars.Thenightspectaclelightsuptheruins,makinghistoryfeelalive.Theseparksaren’tjustentertainment—they’relivingclassroomswhereyoutouch,see,andfeelChina’srichpast.Whichdynastywillyouvisitfirst?23.WhatdoweknowaboutMillenniumCityParkinKaifeng?A．Ithasahistoryofmorethan1000years.B．ItwasbuiltduringtheNorthernSongDynasty.C．Itisdesignedbasedonafamousancientpainting.D．ItshowsancientChinesepalacelife.24.WhichparkwouldyouchooseifyouwanttolearnaboutancientChinesephilosophy?A．MillenniumCityPark.B．TangParadise.C．Songcheng.D．YanchengSpring&AutumnPark.25.Whatdothefourthemeparkshaveincommonaccordingtothepassage?A．Theyareallbuiltontheruinsofancientcities.B．TheyallofferimmersiveexperiencesofChinesehistory.C．Theyarealllocatedinthecapitalsofancientdynasties.D．Theyallfeaturelarge-scalenighttimeperformances.BSaraKays,a22-year-oldgirl,isarisingstarononlinevideo-sharingplatforms.ShenotonlyusesTikToktopromotehermusic,butalsopostssongstogetfeedbackfromherfollowers.Kayshaslovedsingingsinceshewasyoung.At11,shegotaguitarandbegantosingwhileplaying.Gradually,shewasinvitedtoperforminrestaurantsandgainedmorefansonline.At17,sheturnedtosongwritingtodealwithherconfusionandexpressherinnerfeelings.Differentfrommanyothercreatorswhoupdatecontentfrequently,Kaysonlypostsworksrelatedtomusic.Hervideosandrecordingsaresimple.Nowshehassignedwithamusiccompany.Inheropinion,musiccanhelppeoplesharefeelingsandfacetroubles.26.WhydidKaysstarttowritesongs?A．Tomakemoney.B．Toexpressherfeelings.C．Tobecomefamousonline.D．Toteachotherstosing.27.WhatcanwelearnaboutKays?A．Sheupdatesvideoseveryday.B．Shewritescomplexmusicworks.C．Sheisnowworkingwithamusicfirm.D．Shelearnssingingfromprofessionalteachers.28.WhichwordcanbestdescribeKays?A．Creative.B．Humorous.C．Strict.D．Modest.29.Whatisthemainideaofthepassage?A．Thepopularityofshortvideos.B．Ayoungsinger’sroadtomusic.C．Waystobecomefamousonline.D．Differentkindsofonlinemusic.CScientistslookingtotackleourongoingobesitycrisishavemadeanimportantdiscovery:Intermittent(间歇的)calorierestrictionleadstosignificantchangesbothinthegutandthebrain,whichmayopenupnewoptionsformaintainingahealthyweight.Researchersstudied25obesevolunteersover62days.Theyfoundthattheparticipantslostweight,andchangesalsoappearedintheirgutbacteriaandbrainareasrelatedtoobesity.Itisclearthateducation,incomeandmedicalcarecanaffectpeople’slifespan.Manystudieshaveprovedthatmoreschoolingmeanslongerlife.Thisresearchfurthershowsthatlosingweightcanreducedeathrisks.Theteamreviewed603studiesfrom59countriesworldwide.Theresultshowsthateachyearofeducationreducesadults’deathriskbyabout2%.Thiseffectismoreobviousinyoungeradults,anditworksinbothrichandpoornations.30.Whatisthenewdiscoveryoftheresearch?A．Obesityismainlycausedbyunhealthydiets.B．Losingweightcanchangegutandbrainconditions.C．Medicalcareisthekeytoalonglife.D．Educationhaslittleinfluenceontheelderly.31.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“lifespan”mean?A．Livingenvironment.B．Healthcondition.C．Lifelength.D．Dailyhabit.32.Whatcanweinferfromthelastparagraph?A．Educationworksforpeopleofallagesandareas.B．Poorpeoplecan’tbenefitfromreceivingeducation.C．Youngpeoplerefusetotakepartinsuchresearch.D．Deathriskhasnothingtodowithschooling.33.Whatisthepassagemainlyabout?A．Tipsonlosingweight.B．Therelationshipbetweeneducationandjobs.C．Anewstudyonhealthandeducation.D．Waystoimprovelivingstandards.DTiredofstandinginline?Waitabitlonger,andyoumayneverhavetoagain.EveryonefromAmazontoSil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atternsdescribestoriesfromtheHinduhistoryandrepresenttherichspiritualandhistoricaltransformationofCambodia.Despitetheiruniquecharacteristics,bothsitesreflectthepowerofhumancreativityandinnovation.Theselandmarksemphasizetheuniversalimportanceofpreservingculturalheritage___65___offersawindowintohumanbeings’___66___(share)pastandvariousartisticexpressions.第五部分书面表达第一节短文报道67.为弘扬中华传统文化，上周五你校举办了“国潮文化节”。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.活动影响。注意：词数80左右。China-ChicCulturalFestival________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节读后续写68.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，词数150左右。WhenIwasalittlegirl,IknewthatIhadagiftformusic.Playingwasmylove.Whilemostkidswereoutsideintheburningsummersun,playingchildishgames,Iwashappytositinthecoolindoorsforhourspracticingmybelovedpiano.WhenIplayed,IfeltlikeIwasinawholenewworldwhereIwasfreeandeasy.AllIhadtoworryaboutwasmymusic.Playingwasneverboringforme.Ihadspentmonthspracticingandthebigdayfinallycame.ItwasthedayoftheAlbertaMusicCompetition.Themusichallwaspackedwithexcitedaudience.Isatinthefirstrowwithmymotherseatedbesideme.Asthefellowcompetitorswereplaying,Icouldn’tkeepmymindontheirmusic.Iwasjustmemorizingthenotesandpractisingthefingerings.Ihadknownmymusicwaslikethebackofmyhand.Butthistime,tomygreatsurprise,Ifoundmyfingerscompletelyoutofmycontrol.Theykeptshaking.Inearlyburstintotears.Seeingthis,momheldmyhandstightlyinhers.Sheevenbreathedintothemasifshewantedtowarmthemup.Thenshewhisperedtomyear,“Sweetie,takeiteasy.Justlistenandenjoythemusic.”Ilookedupandturnedmyattentiontothecompetitorinthecenterofthestageforthefirsttime.Athinandtallboywassittingatthebeautifulredpiano.Helookedcalmandconfident.Hisfingertipsdancedonthekeyboard.Thesoftandgentlesoundofthepianoflewintheair.Foramoment,Itotallyforgotmy