广东揭阳第一中学2025-2026学年第一学期高二期末英语试题

2025-2026学年度第一学期高二期末考试 英语 考生注意：1.本试卷满分120分，考试时间120分钟； 2.考生作答时，请将答案写在答题卡上。非选择题请在答题卡上相应的答题区域内 作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。 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 Most Asian people are familiar with pickled vegetables.Chinese pickles,which vary from regions,play a very important part in Chinese daily life.Not only are Chinese pickles easy to make and keep at home,but also they are an excellent side dish.These pickles go great with a congee meal()Here we'll make the delicious Chinese pickles together. Ingredients 1 carrot with fantastic taste and 2 cucumbers.Don't use the regular cucumbers,which are called Garden Cucumbers,as they are too watery and pretty tasteless and have lots of seeds you have to get rid of. a Glass Jar for pickling,a teaspoon of sea salt,a cup of Rice Vinegar,a cup of Raw Sugar and2 slices ginger((姜)， Directions Peel the carrot and wash the cucumbers.Slice everything into approximately 2 inch lengths by 1/4 inch thickness.Put into a large bowl with salt and shake.Let stand for at least 1/2 hour.Remove squeezed water until dry as possible.Place one of the ginger slices on bottom.Pack the vegetables into your pickling jar.Put the other ginger slices on top.Mix the sugar into the vinegar in a bowl and shake until the sugar is melted.Pour over vegetables until covered.Pour in a bit more vinegar to top up if necessary.Close jar and put in the fridge overnight. It's ready to eat the next day but the flavor will improve as time goes by.Let's call it a day.See you this time tomorrow. 1.What can we know about Chinese pickles? A.They are a Chinese meal similar in different provinces. B.They are an Asian food easy to make but hard to keep. C.They are a side dish made with Garden Cucumbers. D.They are a fantastic match for a congee meal. 11 2.What is the next step after putting the vegetables into a jar? A.Drown the vegetables with sugar and vinegar.B.Squeeze the water from the vegetable C.Cover the vegetables with ginger slices. D.Close the jar and put it in the fridge. 3.Where is the passage most likely from? A.A food programme. B.A gardening broadcast. C.A cooking magazine. D.A DIY reference book. 公 "I was dead for 67 minutes.It's a miracle that I'm here today."Those are the words of Bruce Richardson,who survived a cardiac arrest(心脏骤停)in July20l6 thanks to the quick actions of his friends and the first responders who refused to give up. It was an early summer morning,a typical Saturday.Bruce volunteered as usual in the community center."I had no symptoms that there was any problem.It was a completely normal morning;I felt fine,"he shared."I was visiting with friends.Then,I passed out.What happened next I know from what others have told me." Bruce's friend,Jack,had learned how to perform CPR,and he quickly began chest compressions. Another friend,Doug,dialed 911 and the operator walked him through compressions until first responders arrived.Once the ambulance arrived,the paramedics tried five times to restart Bruce's heart with an AED.By this time,Bruce had been without a heartbeat for over 30 minutes,often when time of death is called.On the phone with an emergency room doctor,one of the paramedics was instructed to try two AEDs simultaneously ()It worked;Bruce's heart began to beat again. Incredibly,he awoke the next day and was able to communicate.After a week,Bruce made a full recovery and left the hospital. Since Bruce's cardiac arrest,he has since been able to resume a normal life with some differences. He now is a passionate CPR advocate.He has shared his story in the news,and last year he was a guest speaker at the Association's Indianapolis Heart &Stroke Ball to encourage people to spread the message of CPR.Finally,Bruce shared his story in a video now being used to promote American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR kiosks installed around the country. 4.What made Bruce's survival from a severe heart attack possible? A.The doctor's first aid without delay. B.The instant actions of his friends and the first responders. C.His volunteer experiences in the community center. D.His friends'proper guidance on performing CPR. 5.Why did Bruce share his story in a video? A.To advocate the application of CPR. B.To appeal to more people to volunteer. C.To share his struggle for a normal life.D.To enhance people's awareness of fitness. 2 6.What can we learn from Bruce's story? A.Hard work will pay off one day. B.Ease your mind when panic arises. C.Learning to live in the present matters. D.The knowledge of first aid counts. 7.What is the text? A.Aresearch paper.B.A book review. C.A news report.D.A course advertisement. c The education technology (edtech)industry has grown rapidly in recent years,with investment (in this field increasing more than forty times over the last decade.As a result,the market is being flooded with new tools and new edtech companies,making it hard for school leaders and teachers to figure out which tools will actually work best in the classroom. "Only 11%of education decision makers were looking at any type of evidence to make a purchasing decision on an edtech tool,"said Isabelle Hau,executive director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning,an organization that helps improve.how well children and adults learn."And only 7%of edtech tools around the world have any kind of strict,dependable evidence that they work.” Besides the lack of research on which tools help students get better grades in this fast-growing edtech field,making sure everyone can get these tools fairly is also challenging."Many of these tools aren't shared fairly.This has to do with who pays the money for them and how the money is provided," Ms.Hau explained."Around the world,there's still a huge divide in how easy it is for people in different places to use digital tools (like computers and tablets)." Hau joins GSE Dean Dan Schwartz and Senior Lecturer Denise Pope as they discuss edtech's rocketing growth,what's driving that growth,and how school leaders,the government,and other organizations can help teachers get the tools that will best serve their students. "A lot of people are working on it,including us,of course,because we have a big role to play in improving learning outcomes for children and educators,"Hau said.She also shared tips and resources for businessmen looking to get into the edtech space."You need to start small,and you need to start with a handful of partners that love your solution.And then from there you can expect to grow in size.” 8.What might be the school leaders'concern about edtech tools? A.Originality.B.Effectiveness.C.Safety.D.Convenience. 9.What does the underlined part "a huge divide"in paragraph 3 probably refer to? A.The gap in digital skills between teachers and students. B.The difference in the quality of edtech products. C.The inequality in access to digital tools. D.The imbalance in educational development across regions. 10.What is Hau's suggestion for businessmen interested in edtech? A.Be practical..B.Seek investment.C.Dream big. D.Be independent. 11.What's the author's purpose in writing the text? A.To recommend edtech products and services. B.To complain about the poor quality of edtech tools. C.To provide detailed guidance on choosing edtech tools. D.To expose the challenges in the fast-growing edtech field. 3 D A new study has found that breathing does more than just move air in and out of your lungs-it could even be used to identify who you are.Scientists at Israel's Weizmann Institute of Science discovered that each person has a distinct breathing pattern,known as a nasal (breathing "fingerprint",a unique pattern that reveals clues about a person's physical and mental health.Notably, brain scientist Timna Soroka shared,"We were able to identify differences between less depressed and non-depressed individuals." The researchers originally set out to better understand how our sense of smell works.In humans, the brain processes smell during inhalation ()and this close connection between the brain and breathing led the team to wonder:could our breathing patterns reflect the way our brains are wiredand be unique to each of us?To explore this question,they developed a lightweight,wearable device that tracks nasal airflow continuously for 24 hours. The study,published in the journal Current Biology,tested 100 healthy young adults as they went about their regular routines-running,studying,resting,and more.The results showed breathing patterns can identify individuals with 96.8 percent accuracy."I thought it would be really hard to identify someone because everyone is doing different things,"said Soroka."But it turns out their breathing patterns were remarkably distinct!" Beyond individual identification,the study also found clear links between breathing patterns and body mass index (BMD),sleep-wake cycles,and mental health traits such as anxiety and depression. For example,people who scored higher on anxiety tests tended to have shorter inhalation periods. Importantly,the researchers noted that they only know there is an association between breathing and mood,but they don't know the cause-and-effect direction-whether feeling anxious changes breathing,or a certain breathing pattern causes anxiety.If the latter is true,changing how we breathe could potentially improve mood. However,the current device has drawbacks:it uses soft tubes under the nose that can be uncomfortable to wear and may slip during sleep,and it doesn't track mouth breathing.The team is working on improving the device and further exploring the breathing-mood connection to unlock more practical applications. 12.Why is breathing "fingerprint"mentioned? A.To explain how the brain processes smell. B.To introduce a newly-invented tracking device. C.To stress the uniqueness of personal breathing pattern. D.To show a link between breathing and depression. 13.What does the underlined word mean? A.Connected. B.Powered. C.Controlled. D.Trained. 14.What can we infer about the relationship between breathing and mood? A.Changes in breath cure anxiety. B.Anxiety always causes abnormal breathing. C.Breathing is responsible for negative mood.D.Their exact relationship remains unclear. 15.What is the main finding of this research? A.Our fingerprints tell a lot about our health B.Breathing patterns are linked to identity and health C.A groundbreaking device reveals mental health. D.Anxiety levels are linked to shorter inhalation periods. 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。 A single chopstick breaks easily,but a bundle (stays unbroken.16 For high school seniors facing academic pressure and future uncertainties,learning to cooperate with others is not just a skill---it's a survival tool. 17 When preparing for exams,study groups allow students to share knowledge.For example,one might explain math concepts clearly,while another is strong in analyzing literature. Together,they fill gaps in understanding.A classmate's different viewpoint can tum a confusing problem into a solvable one,puzzle pieces fitting together to reveal a complete picture. Cooperation also builds social skills.18 Imagine planning a class event:some prefer creative ideas,others focus on practical details.Through discussion,students learn to balance innovation and realism--a skill vital for adult life.Even disagreements,if handled calmly,become lessons in understanding others'feelings. Working together helps overcome challenges.During tough times,like preparing for important exams,classmates can support each other emotionally.A shared laugh during a break or encouraging word before a test reduces stress.Research shows students in supportive teams perform better. 19 However,teamwork requires effort.Avoid relying too much on others or dominating discussions. A good team member contributes actively but also steps back when needed.20 Think of teamwork as a dance:everyone has a role,and harmony comes from cooperation,not chaos. Regular communication,like weekly check-ins,ensures everyone stays aligned (while respecting individual strengths. So,cooperation is a bridge connecting individual talent to collective success.It prepares students not only for exams but also for future careers and relationships. A.Teamwork makes learning more effective. B.This simple truth applies to teamwork too C.Working on a team,you have the entire group's support. D.They always stay motivated longer than those working alone. E.Team members are under heavy pressure to make a decision. 5 F.Group projects teach us to listen,negotiate and respect differences. G.For instance,let a teammate lead if he or she understands the topic better. 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) An untrained dog named Kai became a hero when his quick action saved his owner's grandfather from a severe medical emergency at their home in San Angelo. One day,Kai noticed something wasn't 21.His owner's grandfather had become unresponsive while sitting in his armchair. Kai 22 how to open a round doorknob()---a task that even trained dogs find 231 -and rushed outside to get help.His urgent barks filled the neighbourhood,making the people around 24 of the indoor emergency.One neighbor called the San Angelo Police Department 25 Very soon,officers who 26arrived and followed Kai into the house,where they found the grandfather motionless and 27 to breathe.He was rushed to the hospital,and the doctors discovered he had sepsis,a dangerous 28 where infection spreads through the body. He 29 immediate treatment and spent ten days in the Intensive Care Unit(ICU). His family shared a powerful 30 about that day,"He would have died if he hadn't made it to the hospital 31 ."The doctors agreed--without Kai's quick action,the grandfather might not have 32 The family's story touched many hearts after they 33 it online.It has since gained the 34 of social media users,receiving over 2 million views in just two days,with viewers praising Kai's 35 and the unbreakable bond between pets and families. 21.A.new B.right C.fair D.real 22.A.showed off B.referred to C.figured out D.learnt from 23.A.difficult B.similar C.practical D.accessible 24.A.capable B.aware C.fearful D.guilty 25.A.safely B.accidentally C.randomly D.immediately 26.A.interrupted B.responded C.agreed D.understood 27.A.pretending B.affording C.struggling D.continuing 28.A.condition B.location C.occasion D.atmosphere 29.A.identified B.examined C.required D.confirmed 30.A.growth B.purpose C.honor D.truth 31.A.at last B.in time C.by chance D.for sure 32.A.collapsed B.resisted C.survived D.hesitated 33.A.shared B.perceived C.anticipated D.selected 34.A.control B.assistance C.trust D.attention 35.A.pride B.adventure C.honesty D.performance 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 National Ballet of China staged a production of Guo Nian,the Chinese version of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker,at the John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington between January 29th and February 2nd,with seven shows36(celebrate)Chinese New Year. This adaptation moves the story from its traditional Christmas setting to the Spring Festival, 37 time of family reunions,integrating elements like the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The ballet keeps Tchaikovsky's38(origin)score while weaving in typically Chinese cultural symbols such as paper fans,porcelain,and firecrackers,39(complete)absorbing the audience in the atmosphere of the Spring Festival. Star dancers Fang Mengying,Zhou Yue and Chang Sinuo 40(take)on leading roles, attracting both locals and visitors alike.Under conductor Zhang Yi,the symphony orchestra provided an attractive musical backdrop,41 strengthened the narrative of love,magic and tradition.Artistic director Feng Ying emphasized the 42(significant)of these performances as UNESCO put the Spring Festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last year,in recognition of 43(it growing global appeal. These shows not only celebrate Chinese culture 44 promote cross-cultural understanding.Through dance,music,and storytelling,the National Ballet of China has bridged two worlds,offering an insight into the heart of Chinese celebrations and traditions.The success of Guo Nian underlines the increasing international recognition of Chinese cultural traditions,paving()the way for even 45(great cultural exchange. 第三部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节：（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你所在的城市有两个活动正在招募志愿者，一个为越野跑 (cross--country running),另一个为书法比赛(calligraphy competition),你的交换生朋友Peter 不知道选择哪一个参加，向你寻求建议。请你写一封邮件，内容包括： 1.给出建议； 2.说明理由。 注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答； 3.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Peter, I'm thrilled to hear you're interested in being a volunteer. Yours, Li Hua 7 第二节：（满分25分） 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。 I've always been a quiet girl in class.I'd rather sit in the back and draw than answer questions and speaking in front of more than three people made my knees shake.So when my English teacher,Ms.Carter,signed me up for the school speech contest,I felt a wave of panic wash over me."Ms.Carter,I can't do this,"I whispered,my voice barely audible."I'll freeze up, or worse---forget everything."She leaned down,her eyes warm with encouragement,"Lila,this isn't punishment,"she said gently."It's a chance to find your voice." The contest theme was "The Moment I Felt Seen",I stared at the blank page in my notebook for days,struggling to find a story worth sharing.Nothing felt significant enough---until my thoughts drifted to my grandma.She'd lived with us until last year,when dementia()stole her memories,and we had to move her to a nursing home.She'd always loved listening to me read my stories,even when they were messy and unpolished."This is wonderful,Lila,"she'd always say,brushing a strand of hair from my face.One day,I found her sitting on the porch, staring blankly at the garden.I pulled out my notebook and read her a story about a girl and her grandma.Her eyes lit up like stars,and she started humming our favorite song --You Are My Sunshine.That was the last time she recognized me. I decided to tell that story.But practicing was a disaster.I stumbled (over sentences, forget key details,and once,I ran out of the classroom crying after some classmates laughed when I froze mid-sentence.Mia,my only friend,stayed after school to help.We'd meet in the empty auditorium,and she sat in the front as I practiced dozens of times."Pause here,"she'd say, pointing to the line about grandma's smile."This part matters--let people feel how much she loved you."When I stumbled again,she'd squeeze my hand."You're not just telling a story,Lila. You're letting grandma's love be heard.That's brave."Her words gave me a glimmer of hope. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 The evening before the contest,I visited my grandma. Behind the microphone on that big day,I drew a deep breath and started. 8