广东省肇庆市2024-2025学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

肇庆市2024—2025学年第一学期高二年级期末统一考试

英语

本试题共10页，考试时间120分钟，满分120分

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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

Begin an unforgettable educational adventure in the Golden Gate National Park! Our program offers students a unique learning experience. With our Ladder of Learning approach, we guide students to their career paths and beyond.

·Crissy Field Center

At the Crissy Field Center, students begin a journey of multicultural environmental education. Here, students will join members from different countries and learn about the environment through hands-on activities and open discussions. It is a place where cultural understanding and environmental awareness grow, creating a rich learning environment.

·Youth Leadership

Middle and high school students can take part in our youth leadership activity. Here, they develop leadership abilities while learning about environmental protection. These programs provide a platform for students to grow as leaders and make a positive impact on the environment.

·Project WISE

This event provides students with real-world science adventures. They work with park educators through different events based on their class needs.

Events

Aims and requirements

Water Quality Exploration	Students closely study Lobos Creek in the Presidio to understand water quality.
Wetlands Case Study	It serves as a case study for wetlands, allowing students to learn about important ecosystems.
Air Quality Investigation	By comparing pollution levels, students investigate air quality and present their findings, enhancing scientific knowledge and communication skills.

·Resources for Educators

We also offer resources for educators to expand their minds. These include teaching materials and field trip guides, making it easier for educators to bring the unique learning experiences of the Golden Gate National Park into their classrooms.

Absorb yourself in history, culture, and nature. Become an environmental change-maker and unlock your potential in the Golden Gate National Park!

1. Which of the following focuses on developing students’ leadership?

A. Ladder of Learning. B. Crissy Field Center.

C. Youth Leadership. D. Project WISE.

2. What can teachers get from this program?

A. Communication skills. B. Useful teaching materials.

C. Environmental awareness. D. Real-world science adventures.

3. Where is this text probably taken from?

A. A textbook. B. An exam paper.

C. A fashion magazine. D. A program advertisement.

B

One morning, I stood in my kitchen, glancing at my phone, where a news story caught my eye: A teenage girl had been rescued by using a hand signal she learned on TikTok, a social media platform. My 16-year-old son, Michael, glanced over the news and said with a wink, “As you can see, Mom, TikTok isn’t just about silly videos.”

I couldn’t deny that parents usually have a poor opinion of social media. It is addictive, and there is a lot of junk on it. But as that recent news story shows, there is more on it.

A few weeks later, Halloween was just around the corner. Michael showed me some videos where people

were balancing carved-out pumpkins on their heads and taking funny photos. “Let’s try it, Mom,” he suggested.

“Absolutely not,” I replied quickly. “Pumpkins on our heads? Are you crazy?”

He let it go, but I couldn’t shake off the idea. Why had I been so quick to deny something he was excited about? So, a few days later I apologized to him for my initial reaction and we decided to give it a shot. We chose our favorite outfits and took photos in a local park. The pumpkins were heavy, balancing them on our heads was uncomfortable and passers-by gave us strange looks, but we didn’t care. We laughed, and the photos we took won likes on TikTok. More than that, we created memories that would last a lifetime. Getting Michael to spend time with me had always been a challenge, but social media made it and brought us together.

In the world of parenting where closed doors and long faces are often the case, an in-person conversation can feel like a trip to the dentist. Receiving the positive response from my teenage son via technology is a welcome sign. I have to admit I am thankful for technology that allows me to connect and create memories with my son in ways I never thought possible.

4. Why does the writer mention her experience in the first paragraph?

A. To report a recent news story. B. To bring in the topic of the text.

C. To introduce a social media platform. D. To show her relationship with her son.

5. What was the author’s first reaction to her son’s proposal?

A. Unbelievable. B. Careful. C. Indifferent. D. Approving.

6. What is the most important for the author concerning the photo-shooting?

A. Overcoming the challenges. B. Showing off the best outfits.

C. Getting approved on TikTok. D. Creating valuable memories.

7. What role does technology play in parenting a teenage child?

A. It offers academic opportunities. B. It makes it easy to see the dentist.

C. It helps with the communication. D. It receives a poor response from parents.

C

What can you see when you look up at the night sky? One hundred years ago, people could admire the Milky Way from almost anywhere in the world. Today, it is difficult to see more than a handful of stars at night. It is light pollution that blocks our view of the night sky.

Light pollution mostly comes from cars, buildings, and streetlights in cities. These lights often shine or reflect light into the sky, making the night bright. Many of us have been conditioned to think of light as a safe thing and darkness as something to fear. Yet, darkness is just as important and natural as light. It is an essential part of the