广东省惠州市惠城区惠州市光正实验学校2025-2026学年高二上学期12月期中英语试题

惠州市光正实验学校2025-2026高二第一学期期中考试 英语 考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分 第一部分 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 Vienna may be one of Europe's smallest capitals, but it's rich with culture. One day of museum-hopping can take you from a former palace housing one of the world's most significant artworks to the contemporary art galleries of the Museums Quartier. Kunsthistorisches Museum Although the museum is excellent, it is rarely overcrowded with visitors. If you visit at the tight time, you can still be alone with Caravaggio. You can have a little dialogue with some of the biggest masterpieces. You can also take part in the museum's mystery hunt—— an adult treasure hunt through the Egyptian-Oriental collection. Belvedere Museum The Belvedere Museum is spread across several buildings, including two Baroque summer palaces that were built in the early 18th century. Between them are wide, landscaped gardens where visitors can jog, bike and simply wander. The entire complex is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that also happens to be home to one of the most famous paintings in the world: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. ZOOM Children's Museum The museum is located in the Museums Quartier. ZOOM includes an ocean-themed room for kids to play in, with a water mattress, colourful objects and a tunnel of mirrors;a studio where they can play with art supplies that would create a terrifying mess for their parents at home; and a room where little guests can make animated films and sounds. 1. What do we know about the Kunsthistorisches Museum? A. It was built in the early 18th century. B. It is free for teenagers and children. C. It is not always flooded with-visitors. D. It is near the Vienna City Hall. 2. Which of the following houses the famous painting The Kiss? A. The Kunsthistorisches Museum. B. The ZOOM Children's Museum. C. The Belvedere Museum. D. All of the above. 3. What is the feature of the ZOOM Children's Museum? A. It offers some museum hunts. B. It houses some famous paintings. C. It allows visitors to jo g and bike. D. It. offers kids entertainment programs. B Moya Crokett has just wrapped up her volunteer service with the United Nations World FoodProgram(WFP) in Bolivia,a country in South America. 第 1页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 In May 2024, Moya first spotted a UN Volunteers recruitment (招募) notice and applied without hesitation. YI' ve always been passionate about volunteering and making a difference, she explained——a drive evident throughout her university years, when she spent three years on a public welfare committee. Even with her rich experience landing the UN role wasn't easy. Moya studied the UN's mission,taught herself basic Spanish and learned about Bolivia's history, environment and culture. Her hard work paid off, and she was finally accepted. Upon arriving in La Paz, Bolivia, the world's highest capital city, Moya struggled with altitude sickness (高原反应) and stomach issues from the local food. But she adjusted fast. When heavy rainfall triggered (引发) landslides, as a WFP resource mobilization assistant, she rushed to the disaster zone to help distribute relief supplies, ensuring families got food and other essential aids.She also used her photojournalism skills from university to film interviews for WFP's social media. Besides the volunteer work, cultural exchange was an important part of Moya's experience in Bolivia. She shared Canadian food with locals and fellow volunteers. On International Volunteer Day2024, Moya and her peers talked about the responsibilities and challenges of their work.“Despite different nationalities, we are all united by a shared belief: the desire to help and serve others.” she noted. Through her experience in Bolivia, Moya realized that volunteering needs strong belief and commitment."I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve this welcoming country so young, and I'm proud of the work,” she said. Her journey to this less- developed country showcased her courage,faith and independence. 4. What motivated Moya to apply for the UN Volunteers Program? A. Her desire to travel to South America. B. Her interest in Bolivian culture. C. Her university's requirement for graduation. D. Her enthusiasm for volunteering and making a positive impact. 5. To get accepted by the program, Moya made all the following preparations except…… A. Learning Spanish. B. Practicing photojournalism skills. C. Knowing about UN's mission. D. Acquiring some knowledge of Bolivia. 6. Which of the following best describe Moya's work in Bolivia? A. Simple yet enjoyable. B. Dangerous and stressful. C. Challenging but meaningful. D. Demanding and well- paid. 7. What can be the best title for the text? A. An Unforgettable Journey to Bolivia. B. Serving with Courage ant Faith. C. Challenges in Volunteering Work. D. A Canadian Girl's Adventure. C Go to any movie theater or sports venue, and it's obvious there's an invisible bond that forms from laughing, crying, and simply feeling while brushing shoulders with others. Researches have long backed up this sense of connection, but some aspects of the phenomenon remained unclear.Now, a new study is offering insight. 第2页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 Writing in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Victor Chung of the Ecole Normale Superieure in France and his team reported now they examined the matter by inviting strangers to watch videos together in same sex pairs. Pairs of strangers watched three types of videos together: positive, negative, and neutral (中性的)with a curtain between them that was either open or closed. At the start of the experiment the researchers asked each participant whether they'd like to meet the other member of their pair again. After watching each video, participants reported their emotions and feelings of connectedness, and after seeing all three videos they were asked once again about their feelings towards the other participant. The results showed the emotional films generated stronger responses than the neutral film, Crucially, the team said participants' feelings of connectedness within the pairs was boosted when they experienced more intense emotions. However, this was only the case when participants watched the films with the curtain between them open. The researchers said that whether or not the pairs could see each other had no impact on how positively or negatively they felt about the films. We found that silently watching emotional films together with another individual is associated with social bonding, even when this person is a stranger and without any verbal (口头的) communication,” said Chung, the study author. The team added that the findings may help explain why people seek out group activities that generate strong emotions, even participating in sad memorials that cause negative emotions. In other words, because emotion bonds us, and humans have a fundamental desire to belong, we' re up for experiences one might think we'd naturally want to avoid. 8. What does“the phenomenon” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. Shared emotions bond people. C. A chance encounter leads to a friendship. B. Physical touch helps tackle stress. D. Entertainment is a crucial part of human life. 9. How did the researchers get their findings? A. By analyzing participants' emotions. B. By comparing participants' self-reports. C. By documenting participants' video responses. D. By stimulating participants' desire for interaction. 10. The study found that strong bonds were indeed created between pairs only when . A. they were familiar with each other B. they watched neutral films together C. they were aware of the presence of each other D. they could see each other while watching the films 11. What is presented in the last paragraph of the text? A. An interpretation of the findings. C. Supporting evidence for the findings. B. Potential implication of the findings. D. The underlying logic behind the findings. D Anyone who has taken a standardized test knows that writing an essay in 20 minutes or less takes serious brain power. Having access to artificial intelligence (AI) would certainly lighten the mental load.But as a recent study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 第3页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 suggests, that help may come at a cost. Over the course of a series of essay- writing sessions, students working with as well as without an AI chatbot had their brain activity measured: Across the board, the AI users exhibited markedly lower brain activity in areas associated with creative functions and attention. Whether AI will leave people's brains weak in the long term remains an open question. Researchers behind this study have stressed that further work is needed to establish a definitive causal link between elevated (升高的) AI use and weakened brains: After all, the study had a tiny sample size and focused on a single narrow task. Moreover, generative-AI tools clearly seek to lighten people's mental loads, as many other technologies do. Concerns about this kind of offloading aren't new. As long ago as the 5th century BC. Socrates was quoted as complaining that writing is not"a potion (神药) for remembering, but for reminding." Calculators spare cashiers from computing a bill. Navigation apps remove the need for map- reading. And yet few would argue that people are less capable as a result. There is little evidence to suggest that letting machines handle users' mental tasks alters the brain's capacity for thinking. But the worry is that generative AI allows one to offload a thought process. And once the brain has developed a taste for offloading, it can be a hard habit to kick. As one user put it,'I rely so much on AI that I don't think I'd know how to solve certain problems without it. The technology is so young that, for many tasks, the human brain is still the sharpest tool in the toolkit. But- in time both the consumers of AI and its regulators will have to assess whether its wider benefits outweigh any cognitive (认知) costs. If stronger evidence emerges that AI makes people less intelligent, will they care? 12. What does paragraph 3 emphasize about the MIT study? A. The procedures it followed. B. The limitations in its design. C. The conclusion it has drawn. D. The diversity among its participants. 13. According to Socrates, what negative consequence could writing have? A. People would avoid using reminders. B. People would stop thinking independently. C. People would rely less on their own memory. D. People would care less about the spoken word. 14. What point does the user's remark in paragraph 5 illustrate? A. AI can change users' mental capacity. B. AI is not widely available to the public. C. AI can encourage users' mental laziness. D. AI is not capable of solving every problem. 15. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To discuss the possible risks and benefits of AI for human cognition. B. To call for strict regulations on AI use in daily life. C. To prove that AI has negative effects on the brain. D. To warn against AI dependency with historical examples. 第4页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 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。 Reading body language can tell you a lot about someone's feelings or what they really mean when they' re speaking. 16 So take some notes! Leaning and turning away. People are likely to get close to or lean to things that interest them. 17 If someone leans towards you, then they' re probably interested in what you' re saying. If they' re turning away,then they might like an opportunity to end the conversation. Raised eyebrows. When someone raises their eyebrows, they might be feeling any of these emotions. raised eyebrows are another common facial clue that someone is feeling uncomfortable 18 . Crossed arms and legs. 19 For example, if you' re in a business negotiation and the other party has their arms crossed, they might not be liking what you' re proposing. Many people cross arms and legs involuntarily, which is a symbol of being mentally, physically, and emotionally blocked off from someone. It could also mean that a person feels insecure or guarded. 20 If someone is copying your body language, it can be an unconscious sign that they' re feeling a connection with you. It is a good sign that a conversation or interaction is going well. For example, someone leans their head the same way as you when you' re talking or shifts their legs in the same direction as you. A. Repeated language. B. Mirrored body language. C. However, it shows they could be cold. B. It can even help you connect better with people E. Worry, surprise, and fear are all types of discomfort. F. Instead, they stay away from things they aren't interested in. G. In a conversation, the non-verbal clues can show disagreement. 第二部分语言运用(共五节，满分55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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On Thursday morning, we played a soccer game on a fenced-in (用栅栏围起来的) field in AI Bidda Park, Doha. A tiny, nice man in a blue security jacket opened the gate and settled down to 第5页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 watch. After we'd finished, I 21 my things and left, thinking my phone was in my bag. I was so 22 . I'd fish it out later. I walked back to my flat, and to my 23 ,I could not find my phone. Could I have left it in the park? When I rushed there, I found the 24 nice man who opened the gate for us was 25 me, smiling."Hi there,"he said. I think you are 26 your phone." Yes!"I said."I found it this morning," he said. He had found my phone on the bench (长凳), after we had 27 . He said he had walked around with it in his pocket for hours 28 that I would come back for it. When I didn't, he took it to the park office. I 29 him a thousand times and had a short chat with him. His name was Victor and his job was to mind the park. My phone would have cost Victor several months' wages(工资). He had kept my phone 30 . I was so grateful that I handed him a $100 bill."I didn't 31 this," Victor said. I 32 ; he shook his head. Finally, I said,"You are a very 33 man." Victor 34 . We hugged and shook hands, and waved goodbye. It was my 35 day: A lost phone had won me a new friend. 21. A. moved B. counted C. fixed D. gathered 22. A. proud B. frightened C. tired D. shy 23. A. shock B. relief C. shame D. excitement 24. A. same B. poor C. funny D. strange 25. A. caring about B. going after C. waiting for D. calling on 26. A. looking for B. pointing at C. picking up D. taking over 27. A. won B. entered C. returned D. left 28. A. knowing B. assuming C. deciding D. forgetting 29. A. comforted B. disappointed C. thanked D. saved 30. A. useful B. safe C. clean D. quiet 31. A. reject B. imagine C. value D. expect 32. A. apologised B. insisted C. refused D. complained 33. A. good B. wise C. brave D. humorous 34. A. hesitated B. shouted C. disagreed D. smiled 35. A. new B. hard C. lucky D. busy 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。 The construction of a theme park 36 (feature) ancient Chinese myths(神话) has kicked off in Wuhan, Hubei Province. As the first of its kind in the country, the park, with a (invest) of 150 million-yuan, is expected to be completed in the second half of the year.The park 38 (cover) a planned area of 5,600 square meters in the first construction stage 第6页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 and is to have a theater and an exhibition hall. It is themed on the ancient literature“Shan Hai Jing”.“Shan Hai Jing”, 39 dates back over 2,000 years, gives both a cultural and geographical account of China before the Qin Dynasty. It includes geography, traditional customs and stories, and a wealth of myths, and 40 (regard)as a primary source of Chinese myths. Tales including those of Nuwa,a creator and protector of animals and people, will be adapted for shows through 41 (advance) digital technologies. Staff members will dress up 42 mythical characters and walk through the park, creating 43 fantasy world for the audience. The theme park is supposed 44 (become) Wuhan's new landmark, encouraging the city's tourism growth, with about 350,000 visitors every year after it 45 (official) opens to the public. 第三节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 阅读下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的适当形式。 46. The (resist) of your body to germs or diseases is its power to remain unharmed or unaffected by them. 47. He finished the 1000- meter race (incredible) fast, breaking the school record easily. 48. We need to (low) the volume of the radio—— some students are studying nearby. 49. The forest, we encountered a rare species of bird, is now a protected area. 50. Mr. Li, with , we discussed the project plan last week, will attend the international meeting next month. 第四节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分) 阅读下面句子，根据中文提示从方框内选择合适的单词，在空白处填入其适当形式。 in case; break down; insist on in this sense; appeal to; sum up 51. (呼吁) teenagers to read more classic books is a meaningful thing for their growth. 52. (从这种意义上来讲), wealth is not money, for we do not live on money but on things that money can buy. 53. You should keep a spare key at home (以防) you lock yourself out accidentally. 54. The sincere talk (打破；消除) the barriers between the two friends yesterday. 55. Despite our offers to treat him, he kept (坚决要求) paying the entire bill himself. 第三部分写作(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(满分15分) 56.假定你是李华，你校英文报刊的“Tourist Attracti es”栏目正在征文。请你根据以下要点，写一篇以“My Favorite Park”为题的短文进行投稿。内容包括： 1.地理位置； 2.公园特色； 3.欢迎游览。 第7页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 注意：写作词数应为80左右。 My Favorite Park 第二节(满分15分) 57.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一个段落，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 As the afternoon sun bathed the local beach with its warm, golden rays, four-year-old William sat on the beach with a mix of expectation and confusion. His dad, Steven, sat by his side. They were waiting for William's friends to arrive and celebrate his long-awaited birthday party. William's wide eyes, filled with hope and happiness, stared at the shoreline, looking for familiar faces. He kept asking his dad where everyone was, and Steven just told him" they' re coming soon," trying to case his son's growing impatience. But the longer they waited, the more hopeless William became. He was extremely disappointed when the two invited families called and said they couldn't make it to the celebration because of unexpected situations. Steven watched his son, who had been eagerly expecting his special day for what seemed like ages. This year, William had been more aware than ever of his upcoming birthday, asking throughout the month when his birthday was, eagerly expecting a good time. Feeling a sense of guilt for his son's disappointment, Steven decided to turn to social media for help. He posted a lovely picture of him and William on the beach. Their faces were filled with a mix of hope and disappointment. The sincere words with the picture read," William would love some friends to play with on the beach. To celebrate his fourth birthday, he has Hot Wheels, sand toys,dinosaurs, and we have some snacks and drinks. Any and all welcome." William's wish for companionship produced a strong response from the local people. They flooded the post with messages of support, birthday wishes, and offers to join the celebration. They were determined to make William's day special. " Going there. See you soon," one warm-hearted local commented on the post, promising to bring her family along. The message aroused the same feeling from many others, who were quick to follow suit. Soon, the beach was filled with scenes of joy. Many families came to celebrate William's birthday. William's face was beaming with happiness. In the warm sunshine, the children built a beautiful castle with him on the beach, swam in the sea, and surfed in the sea. It was no wonder that they had a great time. Finally, William's father brought a big cake. In the singing of Happy Birthday to You, William made a good wish on the cake and then everyone shared the cake happily. 注意：续写词数应为80 左右； After hours of laughter and games, the sun began to set. 第8页/共8页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $