广东龙川县第一中学2025-2026学年第二学期高二期中考试英语试卷

龙川一中2025-2026学年第二学期高二期中考试 英语试卷 第一部分 阅读（共两节；满分50） 第一节 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Zootopia 2 is a 2025 American animated comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It once again follows Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, this time as they follow reptile Gary De’ Snake across Zootopia and try to clear their names after being framed. Plot At the Zootenial Gala, a poisonous snake named Gary De’ Snake kidnaps family leader Milton Lynxley to access an old journal. Framed as partners in crime, Judy and Nick become runaways. They helped Gary recover the journal, revealing his great-grandmother Agnes as Zootopia’s true founder, wronged by the Lynxley family. Finally reptiles return to the city, while Judy and Nick are cleared of all charges. Release Zootopia 2 premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles on November 13, 2025, and was released in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on November 26,2025. Two days later, it was released in the United Kingdom. Marketing In November 2025, as a publicity stunt, three remote-controlled cars with animatronic puppets of the film’s characters appeared in Los Angeles. They consisted of Nick, Judy, and Gary in a purple car, Finnick in his brown van, and Flash in his sports car. The stunt was reportedly received well by the public. Box office As of December 9,2025, Zootopia 2 has grossed ，742.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $972.3 million. Critical response Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of “A” on an A+ to F scale, the same score as the first film. On the other hand, Peter Bradshaw, writing a review for The Guardian, gave the film two out of five stars. He described it as “a soulless movie made by just following a formula, filled with jokes that feel safe and approved by the studio.” 1. When was Zootopia 2 released in the United Kingdom? A. On November 13,2025. B. On November 26,2025 C. On November 28,2025. D. On December 9,2025. 2. What did the studio do to promote the film? A. It invested $230.1 million to advertise the film. B. It paraded character puppets in remote-controlled cars. C. It invited the reporter to publicize the upcoming film. D. It released a series of short videos about the main plot. 3. Where is the text possibly from? A. A journal on film reviews. B. An entertainment website. C. A textbook on movie history. D. A newspaper on global news. B For years, as an art influencer, I lived online, documenting all aspects of my life and desiring more followers on Instagram. A constant panic over lost connections the emptiness of endless scrolling, and a nearly missed car accident left me feeling drained. Overwhelmed, I deactivated my account and bought an old Nokia. Then, everything changed. Only after giving up my smartphone did I realize how distracted and anxious I had become. Withdrawal was difficult, but as months passed, subtle changes accumulated. When the Internet wasn’t immediately accessible, the urge to use it faded away, and parts of me that had been buried under years of digital noise surfaced. Without endless scrolling, hours have returned to me. I can use the otherwise screen time to be healthy or productive, but I can also use it to appreciate the lost art of idleness. I spend a good part of the day just leafing through magazines, drinking cups of tea, poking clumsily at the piano. I don’t believe it is possible to waste time when I am fully present. Staying in touch has proved easier than expected. My dumbphone still allows calls and texts, and most online-messaging tools are available on my computer. It turns out that the only people I really need to contact on the go are those I am working with. What time will you be there? or I’m running late-that’s urgent information. Some interactions, such as group chats, messages to friends and family abroad might feel urgent, but once I step away from them, I realize that the sense of urgency is a product of software engineering, my own anxiety, or a combination. It has been years since I downgraded. I now carry a film camera instead of a smartphone, and the deliberate act of taking photos brings me genuine joy. When people ask whether I miss my smartphone, I think back to the height of my addiction. I was constantly online, yet rarely present. How could I miss that time? I was hardly even there. 4. What led the author to deactivate his Instagram account? A. A loss of connections. B. A sense of personal burnout. C. A near miss of an accident. D. A decline of online followers. 5. Which best describes the author’s life in paragraph 2? A. Absorbed in new hobbies. B. Stuck in digital withdrawal. C. Focused on quality moments. D. Built on health and productivity. 6. What does the author realize after shifting to the dumbphone? A. He has to rely on computers. B. Real-time contact is much needed. C. Close relationships are hard to maintain. D. The sense of urgency is overemphasized. 7. What does the author’s experience show? A. Stopping scrolling, restoring health. B. Quitting Instagram, embracing possibility. C. Downgrading devices, upgrading presence. D. Dropping smartphone, recognizing urgency. C In 2002, poet Michael Palma published a translation of Inferno by Dante (但丁), the first part of The Divine Comedy. This December, he released a translation of the full poem, even making adjustments to his original Inferno. “The rhythm or pattern of the poem seemed looser,” Palma said, so he revised it. For this new translation, Palma aimed to stick to Dante’s terza rima rhyme pattern. In the original, the first and third lines rhyme, and the second line sets up the rhyme for the next group. Here’s how Palma’s version of Canto 1 of Purgatorio starts: “Right now, my small boat of wisdom raises its sails, ready to sail through the dangerous waters and leave this rough sea behind.” Approaching the translation this way is challenging as one can’t focus on just three lines at a time. Many English translations use free poetry or a looser rhyme, which Palma admits can be good. But he believes not reproducing the rhymes means losing much of the poem’s sound and music. He also thinks it fails to show readers what Dant e did. Palma isn’t the first to attempt this. So, what’s the value in another translation of The Divine Comedy? Joseph Luzzi, a literature professor, said translation is a form of autobiography, which has no fixed rules. Luzzi recently published his translation of Dante’s Vita Nuova, a less-known work. It portrays a young Dante’s experience. In these works, themes like love, the exploration of human nature, and the pursuit of self-improvement are noticeable. Translating his work keeps it alive, and its relevance is clear. We can learn from these translations and discussions that literature has the power to connect different times and cultures. It encourages us to think deeply, explore different ways of expression, and continuously improve our understanding and appreciation of the world. 8. Which of the following words best describes Palma’s translation of Dante’s Inferno? A. Imaginative. B. Faithful. C. Innovative. D. Complex. 9. What was the main difficulty Palma faced in his new translation? A. It was pattern-challenging. B. It was culture-bound. C. It was time-consuming. D. It was word-limited. 10. Which of the following statements is Luzzi most likely to agree with? A. Translation is not applicable to less-known works. B. Translation demands strict pattern. C. Translation changes outdated themes. D. Translation is a self-reflective act. 11. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To compare different translation methods of Dante’s works. B. To analyze the challenges of preserving poetic rhythm in translation. C. To highlight the cultural and timeless value of translating literature. D. To introduce two scholars’ contributions to Dantean studies. D While free diving-diving without an oxygen tank-to photograph kelp (海藻) forests, I’ve strongly felt the limit as a living being-the short-lived single breath and the capacity of my lungs. Kelp forests, too, are reaching a tipping point. These towering underwater jungles, which release life-giving oxygen into the sea, store carbon, shelter other organisms, protect shorelines, and remain the basis of life for many marine worlds, are going through critical changes that could push them beyond their ability to recover. Heat waves, declining sea star numbers, and increasing urchin (海胆) populations have caused the desertification of kelp forest. In some regions, more than 90 percent of these forests have disappeared within only the past 10 years. Some native communities, who have long understood help’s role as both shelter and lifeline, describe the plant as the ocean’s “life channel,” carrying life through the currents. Now the flow is slowing down. And yet, scientists are studying kelp not just as a sufferer of climate change but as a survivor. “Diving into the kelp forest is like falling into a dream,” says Sara T. Gonzalez, a researcher at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. “But above all the magic of the kelp forest, what really motivated me to study kelp was its two-fold importance as an essential habitat for marine life and as a valued natural resource in human society.” In a recent study in the Journal of Applied Phycology, Gonzalez’s team identified a certain kelp variety with natural genetic (基因的) adaptations that help them withstand rising ocean temperatures. By combining the gene of this kelp with other sea plants-from different species, they produced organisms that grew very well under heat stress. Since this resistance seems to be passed to young generations, it could contribute to both wild kelp restoration and seaweed farming. Across the world’s oceans, kelp forests are indeed disappearing-but their own cells might hold the blueprints for their survival. “All kelp share the same life cycle,” Gonzalez says, so this knowledge-kelp’s being resistant to heat-could be applied to other sea plants. With each discovery, scientists edge closer to restoring these forests not just in one sea but in many, facilitating the coming-back of the underwater forests that breathe life into the planet’s shifting currents. 12. The underlined words “a tipping point” refer to a point when ______. A. kelp forests start to decline dramatically. B. kelp forests reach their maximum height. C. kelp forests are most sensitive to temperature. D. kelp forests produce oxygen at the slowest speed. 13. Which of the following best describes kelp forests? A. A crucial nutrition transporter. B. An important marine ecosystem. C. A valuable food resource. D. An iconic diving destination. 14. What do we know about Gonzalez’s study? A. It involved editing the gene of help. B. Its results were far from satisfactory. C. Its implications go beyond one species. D. It aimed to identify the varieties of kelp. 15. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. Can Kelp Endure a Hotter Marine Ocean? B. How Can Kelp Support Marine Biodiversity? C. Can Kelp’s Gene Be Applied to Other Sea Plants? D. How Can We preserve Kelp Forests from habitat Loss? 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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Popular among fashion celebrities, Labubu, a small, bunny-like toy with a doll’s face produced by Pop Mart, has become a street style item as bag charms since 2024.    16    At Selfridges, Jelly cat is the fastest-selling toy brand. According to fans and experts, this to y cra ze reveals meaningful insights into today’s luxury consumers. Facing economic challenges and climate chaos, audiences are lowering purchasing power as they mature.    17    This has led to an undeniable increase in “kidult” customers in recent years, with a real appetite for nostalgic (怀旧的) joy and perhaps a simpler time.    18    For fans, styling them with luxury handbags helps show off their personality and refresh their style. Labubu’ s exposed teeth and striking colors represent the ugly-cute aesthetic (美学), offering an alternative to today’s unrealistic standards of perfection. The success of Labubu owes much to the blind box format. “The nature of the blind box itself is addictive.    19    So you keep buying more.” says Maria. Tora Northman adds, “The blind box concept is the reason that they’re all so exciting-it’s not just buying a toy.    20    “ Beyond the psychology of reconnecting with childhood, the thrill of joining a popular cra ze and owning sought-after items ultimately drives shoppers. A. Yet the trend extends beyond just one type of toy. B. Actually, it is taking part in the unboxing experience. C. They provide emotional comfort and social connection. D. It’s super rare that you get the one that you actually want. E. Blind boxes are usually priced higher than regular toy products. F. Labubu and toy bag charms reflect a growing popularity in personalization. G. In this context, Labubu and the collectibles mindset offers a form of escapism. 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。 Geoff Holt was born to sail. By 18, he had sailed across the Atlantic Ocean three times and    21    several solo voyages. A life-changing    22    in 1984 threatened to end his life on the ocean waves, leaving the    23    sailor disabled. Despite the setback, his passion for sailing was    24    when he sailed all by himself a specially adapted boat for the disabled. This experience made him the first disabled person to cross the Atlantic    25   . Committed to offering others with disabilities the    26    of sailing, Holt established the Wetwheels Foundation in 2011,    27    by his personal achievements. It provides    28    boats for wheelchair access, securing a delightful sailing. With support, the first boat, Wetwheels Solent, was    29    in Portsmouth, and subsequently, boats in other locations set sail as well. Building on this, Holt    30    “blue health”, a concept that links the-sea and overall health. Thus, the Wetwheels trips offer a sensory-rich sailing experience for the disabled,    31    them into fighters in life. Rather than simply passengers, they are active    32   . With a goal to    33    12,000 people annually by 2027, Holt took up the challenge to raise more funds. Holt’s story shows the power of    34    and the belief that disability isn’t blocks to dreams. Holt will continue to    35    barriers, one wave at a time. 21. A. organized B. completed C. designed D. viewed 22. A. accident B. decision C. choice D. discovery 23. A. cheerful B. seasoned C. innocent D. modest 24. A. praised B. replaced C. shared D. reawakened 25. A. unharmed B. undisturbed C. unassisted D. unchallenged 26. A. truth B. method C. space D. joy 27. A. promised B. controlled C. fueled D. indicated 28. A. well-decorated B. custom-made C. high-quality D. mind-blowing 29. A. launched B. constructed C. tested D. bought 30. A. doubts B. advocates C. mentions D. explains 31. A. forcing B. begging C. persuading D. transforming 32. A. observers B. volunteers C. participants D. guides 33. A. support B. respect C. meet D. impress 34. A. patience B. calmness C. determination D. generosity 35. A. put aside B. pick up C. keep off D. break down 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。 It is widely believed that the first chopsticks were developed over 5000 years ago in ancient China. The 36. __________ (early) evidence of a pair of chopsticks made out of bronze was discovered from the Ruins of Yin near Anyang, Henan, 37. __________ (date) back to roughly 1200 B. C. By 500 A. D., chopsticks had spread from China to other countries such as Korea, Vietnam, Japan, and so on. While originally only 38. __________ (use) for religious ceremonies in Japan, chopsticks quickly gained popularity there as well. Soon chopsticks evolved into 39. __________ important icon of Asian culture and history. Chopsticks come in different 40. __________ (form). Among them, bamboo tends 41. __________ (be) the most popular material to make chopsticks. There is plenty of bamboo in Asia, which is usually easy to split and 42. __________ (extreme) resistant to heat. Other popular materials include wood, bone, and some precious metals. 43. __________ addition, the design of chopsticks can vary greatly. Some chopsticks are plain and simple, while others 44. __________ (decorate) with beautiful patterns or even have some cultural symbols on them. In modern society, chopsticks are not only tools for eating but also cultural representatives 45. __________ are frequently used in cultural exchanges between countries. They play an important role in introducing Asian culture to the world. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华。你校学生会注意到，许多宝贵的中国传统技艺(如剪纸、书法等)正面临传承的挑战。为此,学生会特设立 “传统文化保护周” (Traditional Culture Protection Week),并向全校同学征集建议。请你给学生会主席写一封信，内容包括： 1．提出具体可行的建议； 2．发出倡议。 注意： 1．词数 120 左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：剪纸 paper-cutting，书法 calligraphy Dear President, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 When entering seventh grade, I was excited about many new things, but one thing really bothered me-I started getting acne (长青春痘). Initially, it was just a little, but then, it seemed like overnight, my face was covered with it. I tried to hide it with my hair, but it just wouldn’t work. I was consumed with worry that my peers would make fun of me. I couldn’t concentrate in class, as my mind was constantly preoccupied with my appearance, causing my grades to slip sharply. I started to feel inferior( 自卑的) to my classmates and even avoid interaction with them. I tried to get rid of the acne. I washed my face multiple times a day, using all sorts of acne creams I found. I also avoided snacks that might cause it. But all ended up in vain. One day, our school announced a sports day and the teacher asked us to form our own teams. As a sports enthusiast, I had been eagerly expecting it, but I was scared that no one would join me because of how I looked. Standing in front of the mirror, I kept imagining how my classmates would react when I asked them to team up with me. The fear of rejection held me back from approaching them. But then, Kim came to me, “Do you want to join us for the relay race (接力赛)? I’ve seen you run before and you’ve got the speed. If you join us, we’ll have a good chance to win.” In disbelief, I managed to utter “Yes,” still feeling self-conscious but also incredibly grateful. I, together with another three classmates, signed up for the relay race. We trained for it and discussed strategies together, none paying attention to my acne. Because of my advantage in speed, I was even assigned to run the last leg, which was the most crucial part, 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。 Then came the long-awaited sports day._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The experience was a turning point to my junior life._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 龙川一中2025-2026学年第二学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷答案 第一部分 阅读（满分50分） 第一节 阅读理解（满分37.5分） 1. C 2. B 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A 第二节（满分12.5分） 1. A 2. G 3. F 4. D 5. B 第二部分 语言运用（满分30分） 第一节（满分15分） 1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. B 11. D 12. C 13. A 14. C 15. D 第二节（满分15分） 1. earliest 2. dating 3. used 4. an 5. forms 6. to be 7. extremely 8. In 9. are decorated 10. that/which 第四部分 写作（满分40分） 第一节 书信（满分15分） 参考范文 Dear President, I’m Li Hua. I’m glad to hear that the Student Union will set up the Traditional Culture Protection Week to solve the inheritance challenges of traditional Chinese crafts. I’d like to offer some practical suggestions. First, we can hold a craft exhibition to display works of paper-cutting, calligraphy and other crafts, inviting experienced teachers to introduce their history and making methods. Second, organize practical workshops where students can learn to make these crafts by themselves, which will deepen their understanding. Besides, we can invite inheritors to give lectures to share their experiences and arouse students’ interest. I sincerely call on all students to take an active part in the activities. Let’s work together to protect and inherit our precious traditional culture. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 书信评分标准（15分） 一等（13-15分） 1. 内容完整，紧扣要求，建议具体可行，倡议明确有力； 2. 语法正确，句式多样，词汇丰富，无明显语病； 3. 行文连贯，逻辑清晰，格式规范（书信格式完整）； 4. 词数符合要求（120左右），书写工整，无拼写错误。 二等（10-12分） 1. 内容较完整，基本符合要求，建议较具体，有倡议； 2. 语法基本正确，句式较多样，词汇较丰富，少量语病； 3. 行文较连贯，逻辑较清晰，格式基本规范； 4. 词数基本符合要求，书写较工整，少量拼写错误。 三等（7-9分） 1. 内容不完整，建议不够具体，倡议不明确； 2. 语法有错误，句式单一，词汇贫乏，语病较多； 3. 行文不连贯，逻辑不清晰，格式有疏漏； 4. 词数不足或过多，书写潦草，拼写错误较多。 四等（0-6分） 1. 内容偏离主题，未给出有效建议和倡议； 2. 语法错误多，无法正确表达意思，词汇严重贫乏； 3. 行文混乱，无逻辑，格式错误严重； 4. 词数严重不足，书写难以辨认，拼写错误极多；抄袭、套作按四等文评分。 第二节 续写（满分25分） 参考范文 Then came the long-awaited sports day. The relay race was one of the most exciting events. When it was our turn, I felt nervous but determined. As the last runner, I waited anxiously for the baton. When I got it, I ran as fast as I could, ignoring everything around me. The cheers of my teammates and classmates filled my ears. Finally, we crossed the finish line first. Everyone rushed to me, hugging and cheering. No one mentioned my acne; all they cared about was our victory. I felt a warm sense of belonging I had never felt before. The experience was a turning point to my junior life. I realized that my appearance didn’t define who I was. My speed and effort were what really mattered to my classmates. Gradually, I became more confident and started to interact with others actively. I stopped hiding my face and focused more on my studies and hobbies. My grades improved, and I made many good friends. It was this experience that taught me to accept myself and understand that true beauty comes from within. 续写评分标准（25分） 一等（22-25分） 1. 续写内容紧扣原文，符合情节发展逻辑，与开头衔接自然，完整呼应前文伏笔（ acne、接力赛、同学态度）； 2. 人物情感真实连贯，能体现“我”的心理变化（自卑→自信），细节描写到位； 3. 语法正确，句式多样，词汇丰富，表达流畅，无明显语病； 4. 词数符合要求（150左右），书写工整，无拼写错误，符合续写格式。 二等（18-21分） 1. 续写内容基本紧扣原文，情节发展较合理，与开头衔接较自然，能呼应前文部分伏笔； 2. 人物情感较真实，能体现“我”的心理变化，有一定细节描写； 3. 语法基本正确，句式较多样，词汇较丰富，少量语病； 4. 词数基本符合要求，书写较工整，少量拼写错误，格式基本正确。 三等（14-17分） 1. 续写内容偏离原文，情节发展不合理，与开头衔接不自然，未呼应前文伏笔； 2. 人物情感不连贯，心理变化不明显，缺乏细节描写； 3. 语法有错误，句式单一，词汇贫乏，语病较多； 4. 词数不足或过多，书写潦草，拼写错误较多，格式有疏漏。 四等（0-13分） 1. 续写内容与原文无关，情节混乱，无法构成完整片段； 2. 无人物情感描写，无法体现“我”的心理变化； 3. 语法错误多，无法正确表达意思，词汇严重贫乏； 4. 词数严重不足，书写难以辨认，拼写错误极多；抄袭、套作按四等文评分。 补充说明 1. 书信格式错误（缺称呼、结尾敬语、署名等），酌情扣1-2分； 2. 续写未按给定开头写作，扣5分以上； 3. 词数每少10词，酌情扣1分，扣满3分为止； 4. 拼写、语法错误每3处扣1分，重复不计，扣满3分为止； 5. 书写脏乱、字迹潦草，酌情扣1-2分。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $