广东广州中学2025-2026学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷

广州中学 2025 学年第二学期期中考试 高二 英语试卷 命题人：高一英语备课组 审题人：高一英语备课组 （本试卷共 10 页，满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟） 第一部分 阅读（满分 50 分） 一、阅读理解（共 15 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） A Nashville Sail Camp Nashville Sail Camp is a learn-to-sail camp for all levels of sailors. Along with sailing, campers will learn valuable problem-solving and creative thinking techniques. They spend their days on shore and on the water, and will come home with plenty of hands-on sailing experience. Place Weeklong Day Camp at Hamilton Creek Marina on Percy Priest Lake Time 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday Ages 7-17 Price *$485 / week *An extra $65 / week (Weekly Extended Care: drop-off as early as 7:45 am and pick-up as late as 5:15 pm for car rider campers) All groups are coached by US Sailing qualified instructors and helped by camp counselors (顾问) and junior counselors. Each day includes lessons appropriate for each learning level. Opti 1: Our youngest and smallest campers will take the helm (舵柄) for the first time, learning the basics of sailing in pairs on board their boats. Opti 2: Beginners aged 9 and up as well as Opti 1 graduates will increase their skill level at the helm of an Opti sailboat. Campers are encouraged to learn single-handed sailing after mastering sailing in pairs. Sunfish: Sailors aged 11 and up will explore the waters on a leisure sunfish boat, one of the world’s most popular day sailing boats. Starting off in pairs to increase confidence and get practice with a friend on board, campers are encouraged to try single-handing the boat by the end of the week. Sunfish campers spend most of their time on the water throughout the week. What to bring every day •CGA Class III Life Jacket •Packed lunch and water bottle •Athletic swimwear, hat and closed-toe water shoes •SPF 30 sunscreen Tips •Campers must be comfortable in boats and have strong swimming skills. •All campers are required to wear life jackets in and around the boats and water. Contact us •Tel: 833-244-3288 •Email: info@leadershipacademyllc.com 1. How much should a camper pay if he wants to be picked up at 5:15 pm? A. 65 dollars. B. 485 dollars. C. 550 dollars. D. 600 dollars. 2. What are Sunfish campers encouraged to do at the end of their camp? A. Sail by themselves. B. Master sailing in groups. C. Explore the waters in pairs. D. Make friends with other campers. 3. What is a must for campers? A. Having some knowledge about lifesaving. B. Learning about sailing beforehand. C. Bringing a spare pair of shoes. D. Wearing a certain life jacket. B For most of my life, I treated taste as fixed. There were things I liked and things I didn’t, and that was that. Sticking to that belief had left me in a bit of a standstill. I stopped making time for new hobbies or trying anything new. Salsa lessons? No, thanks. Interactive theatre? Not for me. But my automatic “no” to anything that “wasn’t my thing” only kept me trapped in the same routine of work, sleep, eating, and that left me feeling listless and a little empty. So, in an effort to break the boredom, I began to question whether my taste was fixed at all, or whether it might be something I could train. I had read that children need 8 to 15 tries to accept a new food. Why shouldn’t the same principle apply to social activities for adults? I started small. When a friend invited me to a book club, I resisted the urge to dismiss it, despite my longstanding dislike of reading due to dyslexia (阅读障碍症). But I went anyway. I listened to the first book on audio book and, to my surprise, enjoyed the discussion and the people. Now I spend mornings reading. Then came music and performance: jazz clubs, line dancing, contemporary performance — all things I had previously ignored. Trying things you thought you wouldn’t enjoy, I found, became oddly addictive. I didn’t love everything straight away, but I stopped saying no before I had even begun. Most recently, I tried out my local library’s chess club. I was easily 30 years younger than everyone else, but that didn’t matter. Honestly, there was nothing quite like being wiped off the board by someone who had been playing since before your parents met. I felt more of a connection with others there than at any organized twenty-something social event I’ve attended. Putting “try something new” in my diary once a week broke up the work-commute-collapse cycle I had accidentally built my life around. Now I simply count to five, approach the friendliest-looking person with a “hello”, and any initial awkwardness quickly fades. Next week? Who knows. Maybe magic lessons. Maybe life drawing. Maybe both. 4. How did the author’s fixed idea affect her? A. It simplified her daily routine. B. It left her more time for work. C. It flattened her life into dullness. D. It spared her unwanted socializing. 5. Why did the author accept her friend’s invitation to a book club? A. To make a conscious shift in her life. B. To revisit a former interest in reading. C. To meet her friend’s repeated requests. D. To occupy a blank in her personal calendar. 6. How did the author feel when losing the chess game? A. Totally relieved. B. Slightly puzzled. C. Rather embarrassed. D. Somewhat delighted. 7 What message does the author try to convey? A. Learn to say no. B. Break out of your shell. C. Look before you leap. D. Let go of the past. C “Then would you invest short-term or long-term?” asks Jennifer Varga, a teacher at Memorial Middle School in New Jersey. Personal-finance courses targeted at pupils are being popularized across America, promoted by rules requiring such instruction. Since 2020, 17 states have adopted laws that make taking a financial course necessary for completing high school, bringing the total up to 25. That figure will probably grow. Pupils in these classes learn not only how to save their earnings in order to have something to invest in the first place, but simple economic problems. Courses cover comparison shopping and the basics of how to properly bank, budget, handle credit and pay for college. Young people badly need these courses. Few teenagers score highly on financial knowledge assessments. Are personal-finance courses the answer? For a long time, the studies said no. Many analyses, including one cited over 2,500 times, claimed that financial courses were of no avail. The analyses made intuitive (直觉的) sense, as many teenagers have yet to work or manage a household. But more recent findings have shown an opposite picture. Research has gotten better and the courses themselves have also improved. Studies that use the gold standard of investigation have found the courses are working well and useful in improving financial knowledge and behaviour. The newest survey conducted in 33 countries found people who take these courses learn the content and budget better. And pupils who take personal-finance courses borrow less money. If they do borrow for college, they choose low-cost options. Some worry about adding one more graduation requirement to the long list, but schools are willing to remove courses with less direct bearing on life skills. “When I was 20, it would have been nice to have this class,” Ms Varga says. She got into some financial trouble as a young adult. “I want them to be better than my generation.” 8 What fuels the spread of personal-finance courses? A. A major demand from schools. B. The unsteadiness of finance. C. A new requirement for graduation. D. The popularity of banking. 9. What can students learn in personal-financial courses? A. Long-term investment. B. Daily finance management. C Strategies for earning money. D. Policies on financial development. 10 What does the underlined phrase “of no avail” mean in paragraph 4? A. Unfamiliar. B. Unsystematic. C. Inaccessible. D. Ineffective. 11. What do the survey results imply? A The courses have lasting value. B. More attention is needed to finance. C. Fewer students borrow for college. D. The graduation standards are high. D New technologies tend to cause a cycle of concern, disorder, and conflict before eventually being accepted. Recent writings about artificial intelligence (AI) and other advances in computer science suggest that we are preparing to welcome the final stage of this latest round of invention. The Last Human Job, sociologist Allison Pugh’s new book centered on caregiving and human connection in the age of automation, warns readers against unreserved acceptance of these technological advances, citing “connective labor” as valuable human work that will not be easily replaced by algorithms (算法). “Absent from discussions about AI and automation,” Pugh argues, “is the impact that these systems might have on the emotional understandings we build of ourselves and others.” Pugh sets the stage by arguing for the value of human connection and the importance of both seeing and being seen by others. “Practitioners (从业者) said they gained a sense of purpose simply from the opportunity of observing people at their most defenseless,” she observes. She then provides a summary of how care work is being increasingly automated, showing how quantification and measurement have taken over many aspects of human-facing jobs, leaving little room for doctors, teachers, and others to build connection. “When one goes to a doctor or a teacher, the encounter is full of the potential for shame, a risk that makes it all the more powerful when practitioners show empathic (同理心的) reflection,” writes Pugh. In chapter 8, she explains how such interactions can be done right. Research conducted by herself and others identifies three key aspects supporting connective labor: “relational design,” or how people are set up to interact with one another; “connective culture,” or shared practices and beliefs that influence how people interact; and “resource distribution,” which includes time given for interaction, worker-to-client rates, and the extent of technology and data use, among other factors. Pugh concludes by arguing that we need a social movement for connection. “We need to fight for what we might call our’social health’,” she maintains. 12. What is the main concern of Allison Pugh’s new book? A. The impact of AI on future employment. B. The approach to living and working with AI. C. The increasing role of technology in caregiving. D. The value of connective labor in the age of automation. 13. Why does the author mention “practitioners” in paragraph 3? A To explain how to do care work. B. To argue against the automation technology. C. To prove the significance of human connection. D. To discuss the challenges of privacy in caregiving. 14 What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to? A. The encounter. B. The shame. C. The risk. D. The potential. 15. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A The overview of chapter 8. B. The effective way to interact. C. The new trend of caregiving. D. The factors of avoiding shame. 二、七选五（共5小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） Many of us set goals, but sometimes we fail to achieve them. There are many causes why we don’t manage to realize our goals. 16 There is a way, though, to help address this problem: set reminders. People employ a psychological strategy called cognitive (认知的) offloading, where we use a physical action to reduce demands on our brain. Specifically, we may outsource our intentions from being stored in our brains to reminders outside our head. 17 Understanding the benefits of cognitive offloading can improve our ability to remember and follow through with our intentions. The biggest benefit is simply that it improves memory performance. It increases the probability that we will work towards the goals we need to reach. 18 “The more we offload unimportant information, such as items on a shopping list, the more we can use our brain for those more significant cognitive tasks, such as creativity,” said Sam Gilbert, professor at the University College London. 19 Still, there are potential negative parts for it. We are more likely to forget what we offloaded if we no longer access our storage, such as when our smartphone dies. We also tend to offload the important things we most want to remember. In a surprise test where their reminders were wiped clean, the participants were more likely to forget the important items and recall the unimportant ones, that is, the more important the intention we want to remember, the more likely we are to offload it — and to forget it. We’d better tend to create reminders when we think we need them, but not necessarily when we do need them. 20 “If our understanding of our memory ability is wrong, this suggests that we will either overuse or underuse reminders,” Gilbert said. “We can learn by noticing the times that we have forgotten to do something and could have used reminders to help.” A. Cognitive offloading has noticeable benefits. B. One common reason is that we simply forget them. C. Besides, it can free up our limited cognitive resources. D. A good example can be documents on our smartphone calendars. E. The process of cognitive offloading helps us identify false information. F. Our beliefs about how good our memory is directly influence whether we set them. G. Other experts say it’s too soon to understand how cognitive offloading affects our brains. 第二部分 语言知识运用（满分 30 分） 一、完形填空（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） Since young, I had needed to write as one needs to breathe, but social values convinced me that writing wasn’t 21 . Yet chaining myself to other 22 frightened me. So, I set foot on Iceland as an exchange student, giving myself one more year to 23 what to do with my life. However, after a month of living in Iceland, I was still unaccustomed. One day, in class, I started writing a 24 on my notebook. Outside, Mount Tindastóll’s snowy heights were lit in pink from the late sunrise. I became so 25 pressing its beauty into paper that I did not 26 my teacher, Geirlaugur, until he cleared his throat and asked, “Poetry?” “Sorry,” I said. Geirlaugur called me to his desk the next day. I was expecting 27 , but instead he handed me a collection of Icelandic nature poems. “Keep going, and your work will be 28 one day. Onwards.” he told me. From that day on, my relationship with Iceland 29 . I threw myself into reading Icelandic novels, found friendship and 30 , and realized that Icelanders 31 writers. One friend told me 32 that Iceland is a nation of writers: one in 10 would publish a book. I would not have become a 33 were it not for Iceland. She 34 my confidence in the worthiness of writing. Her mountains remain my 35 . And if I feel the old doubt, I remember Geirlaugur’s voice. “Onwards.” 21. A. appealing B. addictive C. worthy D. challenging 22. A. professions B. places C. classes D. activities 23. A. remember B. decide C. change D. escape 24. A. recipe B. poem C. play D. report 25. A. absorbed in B. skilled at C. used to D. concerned about 26. A. greet B. answer C. approach D. notice 27. A. approval B. criticism C. sympathy D. encouragement 28. A. finished B. analyzed C. published D. graded 29. A. suffered B. ended C. continued D. shifted 30. A. belonging B. wisdom C. patience D. kindness 31. A. trust B. envy C. ignore D. respect 32. A. secretly B. coldly C. proudly D. hopefully 33. A. teacher B. writer C. editor D. traveler 34. A. renewed B. shook C. showed D. maintained 35. A. dream B. choice C. inspiration D. destination 二、语法填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） Where the Heilong and Songhua rivers meet lies Tongjiang, the birthplace and cultural heartland of one of China’s smallest ethnic groups, the Hezhe, whose language has no ______ (write) form. Their unique culture includes Yimakan storytelling, ______ oral art in the form of singing and speaking that has been transmitted from generation to generation. Added in 2011 to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding, Yimakan storytelling ______ (serve) not only as a historical record of the Hezhe people’s past but also as a living witness ______ their spirit and values. In the last few years, however, this traditional oral performance art, depending entirely on direct person-to-person instruction, ______ 40 (threaten) by modernization and the declining number of fluent speakers. Recently, Hezhe inheritors (继承者) have taken up the mission of preserving Yimakan. You Mingfang, a 60-year-old seasoned performer and educator who often recalls ______-she learned through oral tradition during family gatherings, has devoted herself to performing and teaching Yimakan to younger generations. The rejuvenation of the Yimakan tradition has also been aided by several ______ (initiative) which range from language classes in schools to online teaching platforms, collectively facilitating ______ (sustain) transmission channels beyond geographical limitations. These efforts are breathing new life into this ancient tradition. A growing number of young Hezhe people are getting more interested in Yimakan, ______ (ensure) that it will continue to echo across generations, protecting the unique voice and spirit of the Hezhe people for years ______ (come). 第三部分 基础知识运用（满分 40 分） 一、单词变形（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 46. The cool breeze from the lake brought a sense of (refresh) to the hot summer afternoon. 47. The deforestation over the past decade has caused severe (ecology) damage to the Amazon rainforest. 48. The chemical factory had already warned workers about a possible (explode) before the disaster actually occurred. 49. Helping others is a (reward) activity that brings us happiness and a sense of achievement. 50. The new mayor has been very (sympathy) to the needs of the elderly and promised to build more community centers. 51. Living in (harmonious) with nature has become a global goal, and many countries are now taking measures to achieve it. 52. Reading classic (literary) has greatly improved my writing skills and broadened my understanding of different cultures. 53. His great (enthusiastic) for environmental protection inspired many classmates to join the school’s recycling program. 54. It is (urge) that the patient be sent to the hospital at once, or his condition will get worse and worse. 55. After winning the basketball match, the captain (genuine) thanked his teammates for their continuous support and encouragement. 二、单词填空（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） facilitate dismiss restore submit dignity delicate release strip enhance resolve 56. Regular physical exercise not only your immune system but also improves your mental health. 57. The company has several employees who often arrived late, which surprised everyone. 58. A new report on air pollution will be to the public next week, and it has already drawn widespread attention. 59. The research team has successfully their project proposal and will present it to the committee. 60. This modern online learning platform greatly daily communication between teachers and students who live far away from school 61. After winning the match, the young athlete his confidence and is preparing for the next competition. 62. Last year, Li Hua to improve his English pronunciation, and so far, he has made great progress. 63. By the time he realized how important the first lesson was, he had already it without any good reason. 64. The old soldier’s was finally recognized by the whole community after his story was reported. 65. Teenagers often find themselves in a situation when they want to express their true feelings but fear being judged by others. 三、短语填空（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） on behalf of stressed out be composed of superior to dozens of in response to turn out 66. five experienced scientists, the research team has published several influential papers this year. 67. His idea about using solar energy has to be very practical, saving the school thousands of dollars. 68. A new recycling program has been launched students’ requests for a greener campus. 69. This newly developed electric car is traditional ones in terms of energy efficiency and environmental protection. 70. The young athlete had been for weeks before the national championship, but the pressure eventually pushed him to break the record. 四、句子翻译（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 71. Mike 一直在尝试不同记忆方法的原因是他想提高自己的学习效率。（现在完成进行时） that he wants to improve his learning efficiency. 72．如果没有社交媒体平台，我们将很难与生活在远方的朋友和家人保持联系。 Without social media platforms, it with friends and family . 73．如果去年没有建立这个自然保护区，数十种珍稀鸟类将失去它们的栖息地。 If the nature reserve , their habitats. 74．正是在这次英语演讲比赛中，老师开始意识到，他班上的学生与其说是有经验，不如说是富有创造力。（强调句） It the teacher began to realize that 75．人们希望，由多种多样的艺术形式和习俗构成的中国传统文化，能够被传播到世界各地。（主语从句；定语从句） traditional Chinese culture, 第四部分 写作（满分 30 分） 假如你是李华，你的外国朋友 Chris 报名参加了“世界地球日”海报设计大赛，他创作了两个版本（见下图），向你征求意见。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1．你的选择； 2．说明理由。 注意： 1．写作词数应为 120 个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Dear Chris, Glad to hear you’re participating in the World Earth Day poster contest! Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $