广东省深圳市新安中学(集团)高中部2025-2026学年高二第一学期阶段考试题

新安中学(集团)高中部2025-2026学年第一学期阶段考试题

高二年级英语

2025年10月

试卷共8页，卷面满分150分。考试用时135分钟。

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

Georgia Aquarium (水族馆) is a non-profit scientific organization with over 11 million gallons of water. It aims to entertain and educate visitors through high-standard exhibits and programs, ultimately saving animal species and creating a balanced environment. As a research leader, it studies sea animals in human care and natural habitats to advance scientific knowledge and apply discoveries to conservation. Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities, close-up animal experiences, and educational programs designed to develop a deeper appreciation for our ocean and the animals that call it home.

Galleries

Coral Diver — Experience over 200 species of the Indo-Pacific Corals

Learn more about the different types of corals, why corals are vital to the ocean, and how we care for them through face-to-face sessions with our aquarium specialists.

Dolphin Coast — Dive into the World of Dolphins

THEATER SEATS: 1,800+

Dolphins are social animals that live in small groups. Through the underwater viewing tunnel watch playful dolphins and interact with dolphin keepers.

Presentation time: 3: 00 PM/6:00 PM

Sea Lion Studio — Encounter Sea Lions

THEATER SEATS: 500+

Trainers will interact with these incredible creatures while educating guests on the dangers the sea animals face in their natural environment, as well as key environmental factors that impact them. To attend the Dolphin or Sea Lion Presentation, please reserve online. First come, first served. Space is limited.

Presentation time: 9:00AM/10:30AM

One-Day Ticket

Reserve & Save General Admission—Off-peak times	$58
Reserve & Save General Admission — Weekends & Holidays	$68
Anytime General Admission — Walk-in	$88

Book off-peak & save

Save on tickets when you book off-peak times like weekdays. An additional $10 discount applies to every ticket for entry after 3:30 P.M.

1. What is the purpose of Georgia Aquarium?

A. To raise awareness for sea plants. B. To protect undersea biodiversity.

C. To promote tourism in the region. D. To collect funds for animal research.

2. What do the three galleries have in common?

A. They provide glass channels for viewing.

B. They offer scheduled presentations online.

C. They allow visitors to engage with professionals.

D. They highlight environmental threats to sea animals.

3. A couple who make reservation and arrive at 4:00 P.M. on Monday should pay       .

A. $48. B. $96. C. $116. D. $156.

B

When I first moved into a traditional hutong in Beijing, the narrow alleyways felt like a maze (迷宫). My tiny room was part of a siheyuan shared with three Chinese families. Back home in London, I lived in a quiet suburban house with a private garden. Here, I could hear neighbors chatting through paper-thin walls, and the smell of stir-fried vegetables often drifted into my room. It was overwhelming yet strangely alive.

The biggest shock came the next morning. I stepped outside to find a communal tap (公共水龙头) where residents brushed teeth and washed vegetables side by side. An elderly man in pajamas nodded at me while spitting into the drain — a common practice here but shocking to Western eyes. Later, when I tried to throw trash into a bin, Mrs. Li from next door rushed over, sorting my waste into four colorful categories with a patient smile. “Recycling matters,” she said, though I understood little Chinese.

Gradually, the hutong revealed its magic. Children played hopscotch (跳房子游戏) on stone paths, and shopkeepers knew everyone’s name. One rainy day, my roof leaked. Before I could call for help, one of my neighbors climbed up with a ladder and fixed it himself. That evening, he invited me for jiaozi. As we dipped them in vinegar, I realized privacy in the West meant disconnection; here, “noisy closeness” meant belonging.

Now, when I bike past the morning crowds buying baozi or see neighbors playing chess under tree shades, I feel at home. The hutong taught me that culture shock is just the first step to discovering a new way of living - one where community wraps around you like a warm quilt.

4. Why did the author mention his life in London in Paragraph 1?

A. To suggest his family’s wealth. B. To explain why he moved to Beijing.

C. To show his attachment to his country. D. To contrast his previous and present life.

5. What surprised the author most on the first morning?

A. The shared use of a water tap. B. The smell of cooking in the air.

C. The complex layout of the hutong. D. The queuing up habit of neighbors.

6. What does “noisy closeness” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. Terrible living conditions. B. Active community interactions.

C. The value of personal privacy. D. Loud arguments between neighbors.

7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?

A. A Guide to Exploring Hutongs B. Chinese Insights into Social Life

C. The Maze That Became My Home D. Trash Sorting That Changed China

C

Do you know the Paradox (悖论) of Choice? Let me explain it to you with a fruity example. If I was to generously offer you an apple from my glorious basket of fruit, and present you with two different choices, chances are that you’d quickly make a choice. You’d then likely walk away, feeling happy and content with your choice.

So far so good. However, what might happen if I was to do the same, but get you to choose from a bigger basket of different varieties? Chances are that you might take longer to make a choice — struggling to weigh up the benefits of each. After thinking for a while, you might experience brain fog and frustration and decide you don’t want an apple after all. Or, you might choose one and walk off with it, only to wonder if you made the correct choice. And, if by chance you actually chose the very same apple as you did in our first example, the chances are that it wouldn’t taste quite as good.

You can understand the reason for this when you read about the theory of loss aversion. Put simply, studies have