广东广州番禺中学2025-2026学年高二上学期第二次段考英语试题

广东番禺中学2025学年第一学期二段考 高二英语试卷 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 To some, sunglasses are a fashion choice... But When You’re Driving, These Sunglasses May Save Your Life! Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that most (74%) of the crashes occurred on clear, sunny days. Deadly accidents are regularly caused by blinding glare (强光). Not all sunglasses are created equal. With all the fancy fashion eyewear designs out there it can be easy to overlook what really matters — the lenses (镜片). But now, research by scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has brought forth ground-breaking technology. This superior lens technology was first discovered when NASA scientists looked to nature for a means to superior eye protection by studying the eyes of eagles, known for their extreme visual acuity (敏锐度). This discovery resulted in what is now known as Eagle Eyes®. The Only Sunglass Technology Certified by the Space Foundation for UV and Blue-Light Eye Protection. The TriLenium® Lens Technology blocks 99.99% UVA and UVB- plus the added benefit of blue-light eye protection. Buy one get one FREE! We will give you a second pair of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses FREE — a $59.95 value! Don’t leave your eyes in the hands of fashion designers, entrust them to the best scientific minds on earth. Two Pairs of Eagle Eyes® NavigatorTM Sunglasses $119.90 Offer Code Price $49 Save $70.90 Offer includes one pair each NavigatorTM Black and NavigatorTM Gold Sunglasses 1-800-333-2045 Your Insider Offer Code: ENS245-01 You must use this insider offer code to get our special price. 1. Which organization has certified the Eagle Eyes® lens technology for UV and Blue-Light protection? A. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory B. The Space Foundation C. Eagle Eyes® Official Design Team D. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 2. What is the minimum price for two pairs of Eagle Eyes® Navigator Sunglasses? A. $49. B. $59.95. C. $70.90. D. $98. 3. What is the text? A. An announcement. B. A business contract. C. A marketing report. D. An advertisement. Driving to a meeting at the Calgary Construction Association, I relaxed to CBC Radio, eager for non-construction news. I heard an interview with Elaine, who’d taught Chicago’s cast to sing and was selling a new singing-lesson CD. Having just been “fired” from my husband’s band for not taking singing seriously, I thought I should buy it. Two years later, on a lunch break, I finally decided to look online and buy the CD. It turned out Elaine Overholt was coming to Calgary that weekend! On Saturday morning, I arrived at the Cantos Music Centre with 60 strangers. After we settled in, Elaine arrived to enthusiastic applause. The morning involved vocal (发声的) exercises: controlled breathing, mouth stretches, and sounds like “Maw-meee-mee-mee.” Then came individual performances in front of the entire group. Nervous, I watched others perform. The first woman went up and sang with a high, trembling voice — unlike her natural tone. I started fooling myself: I could do this. Elaine gave her helpful advice and the woman thanked her before stepping down. The next student stepped up and opened her mouth. She was great! Could be Celine Dion in disguise. When she stopped singing like an angel, I made my move to sneak away. “Nope!” Elaine yelled from the stage, pointing directly at me. I sank into my chair. She asked my preferred key. “The lowest possible,” I requested. She played a note, and I sang her song about rainbows, instantly realizing it was too high. By the end, only dogs could hear me. Elaine said, “You really made that your own,” and talked about “key choice” and “breath control”. As I left the stage, the crowd surprised me. A man shook my hand, grinning, “You just inspired me to try!” Another woman hugged me, “Your courage moved me.” Their warmth transformed my embarrassment into pride — I hadn’t sung perfectly, but I’d sung truly. And that mattered most. 4. Why did the author want to buy Elaine’s CD? A. To prepare for a meeting. B. To better her singing. C To explore vocal coaching. D. To join her husband’s band. 5. How did the author feel after the first woman’s performance? A. Secure and confident. B. Anxious and doubtful. C. Amused and entertained. D. Lost and embarrassed. 6. Why did the author try to leave before her turn? A. She found the activity a little boring. B. She worried about not finding the right key. C. She felt discouraged after hearing an excellent singer. D. She didn’t like performing in front of too many people. 7. How did others react to the author’s performance? A. They appreciated her courage. B. They offered her further guidance. C. They were impressed by her voice. D. They encouraged her to sing more. When we think about invertebrates (无脊椎动物), most of us picture bees, worms, or perhaps even a jellyfish. But did you know that at least two-thirds of invertebrates work the night shift, meaning many are unlikely to be seen? They use the moon and star light to learn about the world and make vital decisions. Many insects use the faint light of the moon or stars to tell which way is up when flying in complete darkness. For centuries, artificial light has been a symbol of progress. Light has shaped human civilization. But while we celebrate its convenience, we often overlook the darker side of it: light pollution. It’s a disruptor (破坏者) of ecosystems, with profound (深远的) consequences for wildlife, human health and energy consumption. A 2021 study found that caterpillar (毛虫) populations were 52% lower in areas with street lights. The winter moth (飞蛾) is a small but essential species. In early spring its caterpillars provide a critical food source for blue tit chicks (蓝山雀雏鸟). But light pollution disorients (使迷惑方向) the adult moths, disrupts mating (交配) and affects egg-laying, leading to fewer caterpillars. With declining caterpillar numbers, blue tit struggle to feed their young. In one sense, light pollution is relatively easy to fix — we can simply not turn on the lights and allow the night to be lighted naturally by moonlight. Logically, this is mostly not feasible as lights are meant for the benefit of humans who are often unwilling to give them up. In the absence of turning off the lights, there are other management approaches we can take to lessen their impact. We can limit their number; reduce their intensity (强度) and the time they are on. The extent to which invertebrates have responded to artificial light remains unclear and it also remains unknown whether they can adapt to additional temporary changes. These changes likely affect individual fitness, so additional studies are needed to determine the effects artificial light produces. An interdisciplinary (跨学科) approach is required to determine broader effects of artificial light on wildlife biodiversity and ecosystem health, and to determine relevant (相关的) strategies. 8. What do we know about the majority of invertebrates? A. They are active at night. B. They use darkness to hide. C. They are becoming extinct. D. They are intelligent creatures. 9. What does the author want to illustrate (说明) by mentioning caterpillar populations in paragraph 3? A. The challenge in wildlife conservation. B. The importance of a balanced ecosystem. C. The urgency of saving species through food. D. The effect of light pollution on the food chain. 10. What does the underlined word “feasible” in paragraph 4 mean? A. equal. B. workable. C. crazy. D. stressful. 11. What does the author think of potential management approaches? A. They are pioneering (开创性的). B. They are easy to apply. C. They prove to be effective. D. They call for in-depth research. While players train hard for the FIFA World Cup, experts also work behind the scenes to design the perfect match ball. The 2026 World Cup ball is named Trionda, meaning “three waves” in Spanish, which celebrates the three host nations—the U.S., Mexico and Canada. What really makes the Trionda unique is its design. It consists of only four panels, the smallest number in World Cup history. This is a significant change from the 20-paneled ball used in 2022. The design of a soccer ball is based on 3D shapes called platonic solids (柏拉图立体) . The classic Telstar ball, used in 1970, comes from the icosahedron with 20 triangle (三角) faces. By cutting off its corners, designers turned it into a rounder ball. Tetrahedron Hexahedron (cube) Octahedron Dodecahedron Icosahedron Platonic Solids The 2026 Trionda ball is based on a tetrahedron, which seems the least ball-like. The trick is in the panels: their edges are curves (曲线) that fit together to form a round shape. This design idea also appeared in the Brazuca ball from 2014, which was based on a cube. Basing the Trionda on a tetrahedron might be a risky choice, since the last match ball based on that shape was widely criticized. That was the Jabulani from 2010, which combined cutting off a tetrahedron’s corners to make eight faces and turning their edges into curves. Despite its roundest shape, players complained it was unpredictable in the air. So why didn’t the Jabulani work as intended? When a ball flies through the air, it faces a force called drag, which slows it down. Normally, drag becomes smaller after the ball reaches a certain speed. But if the ball is too smooth, this “critical speed” becomes very high, and the ball may fly in strange ways. That is why golf balls have tiny holes—to reduce drag and make their movement more stable. To minimize drag, experts designed Trionda with small holes and special seams (线缝). This makes its surface less smooth and the ball easier for players to control during a match. 12. Why is the Trionda ball special? A. It has the smallest size. B. It uses the fewest panels. C. It is designed by three hosts. D. It is named after a Spanish man. 13. What can we learn about the design of the Trionda ball? A. It’s adapted from the classic Telstar ball. B. It shares the same shape with the Brazuca. C. It’s made round by a curved-edged tetrahedron. D. It involves cutting the corners of an icosahedron. 14. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. The challenge of the Trionda’s design. B. The training strategy for soccer players. C. The physical risk of playing ball games. D. The science behind the Jabulani’s problem. 15. How did experts improve the Trionda ball’s performance? A. By roughening its surface. B. By controlling its speed. C. By changing its materials. D. By minimizing its weight. 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。 Kindness May Keep You Healthy If you are driving in the United States, you may see a common bumper (汽车保险杠) sticker on passing vehicles that reads: ___16___ The saying is meant to urge people to behave in a gentle, caring, and helpful way towards others without thinking or planning ahead. Research shows that doing kind things can make us feel better. In one experiment, Brian Are, an anthropologist (人类学家) at Duke University, asked a group of people to perform three acts of generosity for other individuals each week. ___17___ The people who were caring, gentle and friendly towards others reported experiencing contentment, satisfaction and happiness. ___18___ Lyubomirsky studied a group of people with the disease Multiple Sclerosis (多发性硬化). She found that they felt better physically when helping others. Her research also pointed out that people showing kindness to others had less inflammation (炎症) in their bodies. And in other studies, Lyubomirsky said more anti-viral genes were found in people who extended a helping hand to other people. Other research has shown that many people prize kindness above other values. In one study, researchers gave people a list of values — such as kindness, creativity, ambition, tradition, security, seeking social justice, and seeking power. ___19___ “The basic reason why people are kind,” Oliver Curry, explained, the research director at Kind-lab that is a non-profit organization, “is that we are social animals. ___20___” In other words, we are designed to be kind. A. Acts of kindness are very powerful. B. Kindness is as much a part of us as our anger, grief or desire. C. However, being kind is not just emotionally beneficial. D. Perform random acts of kindness. E. The behavior could be small, like opening a door for someone. F. He found that being kind makes people feel better emotionally. G. When asked to pick the most important, kindness won. 第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 After a full day of school, Rose Quigley wore gloves and quickly picked bunches of fresh vegetables. But she didn’t have to ____21____ her school, or even go outdoors to do it. Quigley is one of the students at Brownsville Middle School who ____22____ a high-tech farm inside a classroom. They decided what to grow, then planted seeds and ____23____ pounds of produce weekly. The crops are grown indoors, on floor-to-ceiling shelves, each ____24____ by nutrient-enriched water and lit by LED lamps. The students provide weekly produce for their cafeteria’s salads and other ____25____. Quigley and her schoolmates also ____26____ some of their harvest to community members at a reasonable discount. It’s part of a new weekly “food box”____27____ set up in the school’s yard. Three students ____28____ digital tablets to process orders, while other students ____29____ free salad featuring produce from the farm. Quigley’s _____30_____ for farming arises from Teens for Food Justice, a 6-year-old nonprofit organization that has worked with community partners to _____31_____ students at Brownsville and two other schools to become educated urban farmers and consumers. Quigley finds the farm experience _____32_____ . She credits it with improving her community’s _____33_____ . “We could have been stuck eating fried chicken every day.” she says. Now, thanks to the onsite farm, students have daily _____34_____ to salad greens and other vegetables. Through _____35_____ learning and direct action, these young farmers are proving that even in the heart of an urban environment, an agricultural project can make a difference. 21. A. miss B. start C. leave D. enter 22. A. built B. rented C. visited D. bought 23. A. shipped B. harvested C. imported D. packed 24. A. cooled B. cleaned C. poured D. fed 25. A. dishes B. communities C. events D. students 26. A. gave B. delivered C. sold D. exhibited 27 A. exam B. game C. lesson D. service 28. A. charged B. used C. produced D. stored 29. A. handed out B. took over C. exchanged for D. tried out 30. A. curiosity B. request C. duty D. love 31. A. assess B. observe C. train D. require 32. A. rewarding B. lucky C. tiring D. costly 33. A. unity B. health C. confidence D. safety 34. A. solutions B. limits C. reference D. access 35. A. hands-on B. theory-based C. lifelong D. independent 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。 Woodcarving, an ancient craft with ____36____ (globe) cultural significance, involves shaping wood into delicate designs and figures. Dating back thousands of years in China, this art ____37____ (consider) a valuable traditional art, reflecting rich craftsmanship and symbolism. Craftsmen employ different techniques like relief carving and sculpture in the round, each ____38____ (require) distinct skills and tools. Faced with such demanding work, these craftsmen often remind ____39____ (they) to stay patient, as even a small mistake could ruin hours of work. At the same time, many traditional tools like gouges (凿子) remain essential, which demonstrates the craft’s respect for time-honored methods, ____40____ modern tools are gradually being adopted for efficiency. For example, in Chaoshan, Guangdong, woodcarving decorates furniture and temples, ____41____ (deep) serving both artistic and symbolic purposes. Ethnic groups like the Zhuang integrate traditional patterns that often describe traditional stories or natural elements, conveying ____42____ (wish) for happiness and harmony. Dongyang woodcarving, represented by the contemporary artist Lu Guangzheng, gains worldwide ____43____ (recognize). Today, woodcarving, ____44____ aim is to encourage new generations of craftsmen, adapts to modern trends when preserving tradition, standing ____45____ a living example of human creativity and cultural continuity. 第三部分 写作（写作（共二节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校英文报体育专栏的主编李华，第15届全运会（the 15th National Games）已落幕，广东运动员刘景扬夺得女子110米栏（the women’s 110m hurdles）冠军，其赛场风采与背后故事广受关注。请你给她写一封邮件，表达祝贺并代表报社向她约稿，邀请她分享运动相关经历与感悟。 写作要点： 1. 祝贺获奖； 2. 约稿：包括稿件内容和要求。 注意： 1.词数100左右； 2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Ms. Liu, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours respectfully, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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。 Thirteen-year-old Amy lost her mother in a car accident. She had no choice but moved from New Zealand to Canada to live with her father Thomas. Thomas was an inventor, living on a farm. He brought Amy back to his mossy house, which had not been cleaned up for years. Most of the rooms in the house were used for storing his gliders (滑翔机) and their parts. One day, Amy happened to see Thomas testing his glider but he soon crashed in the surrounding field. Scared and unsure if her father was all right, Amy heard his father’s shout of triumph (胜利). She couldn’t understand her father’s strange behavior so that she barely talked with him. “My new life is absolutely miserable!” Amy thought with tears in her eyes. It was not until Amy found the eggs that her life changed. While exploring the area around the farm, Amy discovered an abandoned nest of 16 goose eggs under a fallen tree. She gathered all of the eggs and brought them back to the barn where she took a heating lamp to provide light and warmth for them. One afternoon after school Amy was thrilled to discover all of the eggs had hatched (孵化). The baby geese and Amy looked at each other and a bond immediately formed. The geese assumed Amy, the first thing they saw, was their mother. Amy asked his father, “Can I keep the baby geese, please?” “Yes,” “Thomas agreed. Although he knew there would be a lot of challenges waiting for them, it might be a chance to improve their relationship. Looking after the baby geese very carefully, Amy even named all of them like a real mother. Soon winter arrived, it was the time for migrant birds like geese to go south for the cold days. Thomas made a great many attempts to teach the geese to fly but none of them followed him. They just stuck close to Amy all the time. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Frustrated, Thomas decided to teach Amy, their “mother”, how to fly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Finally that day came, Thomas and Amy each flew a glider, leading the geese towards south. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 广东番禺中学2025学年第一学期二段考 高二英语试卷 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. D 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. B 第二部分 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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. A 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分） 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. global 37. is considered 38. requiring 39. themselves 40. though##although##while 41. deeply 42. wishes 43. recognition 44. whose 45. as 第三部分 写作（写作（共二节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Dear Ms. Liu, Congratulations on your outstanding victory in the women’s 110m hurdles at the 15th National Games! Your speed, determination, and grace on the track deeply inspired us all. As editor of our school’s English-language sports column, I’d be honored to invite you to contribute a short article (about 300 words) sharing your journey — perhaps your training experiences, what kept you going through challenges, or what this gold medal means to you. Your story would greatly encourage young athletes like us. We’d be grateful if you could send your piece by May 10. Looking forward to your inspiring words! Yours respectfully, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: Paragraph 1： Frustrated Thomas decided to teach Amy, their “mother”, how to fly. Thomas and Amy went back to the room where Thomas was working. He told Amy “Boy, to be a good ‘mother’, you should set a good example to them, so you had better learn how to fly a glider by yourself. Of course, I will be your teacher.” After hearing the news, Amy felt excited. With father’s help, Amy gradually learned how to fly a glider. Paragraph 2： Finally, that day came, Thomas and Amy each flew a glider, leading the geese towards south. After the incident, Amy considered her father was one of the greatest inventors. And Amy often followed Thomas to test their new gliders. Staring at the sky, they felt close and pleasant. The relationship between was greatly improved. Their life was changed by these geese and gliders. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $