广东省惠州市惠城区惠州市华罗庚中学2025-2026学年第二学期高二期中质量检测英语试题

惠州市华罗庚中学2025-2026学年第二学期高二期中质量检测 英语试题 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 Live events have the power to create positive changes and build community. Volunteering at local events offers opportunities to make a difference while gaining valuable experiences. Here are some volunteer opportunities across the United States where you can have a meaningful impact. Beach Cleanup Join the Coastal Corridor Alliance to clean up the Santa Ana River Coastal Corridor and help restore the habitats it supports. Volunteers will gather to remove pollution from the area, which drains water and waste from three counties into the Pacific Ocean. It’s also an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. Date and Time: Saturday, January 25 Location: Newport Lifeguard Tower 74 Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas Families with children aged 10-17 are invited to volunteer together at Brooklyn Book Bodegas. During this event, volunteers will stamp and sort donated books that will be distributed to local communities. Please note that registration is required beforehand, as spots are limited. Date and Time: Sunday, January 19 Location: Brooklyn Book Bodegas, 141 Flushing Ave Foodwise Volunteer Orientation Join Foodwise’s volunteer orientation to learn about their mission of connecting people to fresh, local food through education and farmers’ markets. The session will cover sustainable food systems, the organization’s values, and available volunteer opportunities. Date and Time: Wednesday, January 22 Location: ferry Building, 1 ferry Building Give Warmth DC: 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, this event encourages volunteers to support unhoused neighbors by distributing winter essentials. The service project is part of a larger effort to create a positive impact for the homeless community. Please keep in mind that you need to sign up beforehand due to the limited number of seats. Date and Time: Saturday, January 25 Location: Vera Cocina & Bar,2002 Fenwick Street Northeast 1. What can volunteers do at the Beach Cleanup event? A. Learn about sustainable food systems. B. Distribute winter essentials to the homeless. C. Stamp and sort books for local communities. D. Remove pollution and enjoy the outdoor scenery. 2. What events require registration in advance? A. Beach Cleanup & Give Warmth DC B. Foodwise Volunteer Orientation & Beach Cleanup C. Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas & Give Warmth DC D. Foodwise Volunteer Orientation & Family Volunteering at Brooklyn Book Bodegas 3. What is the main purpose of the events listed in the text? A. To promote local tourism. B. To celebrate special holidays. C. To raise funds for a new charity. D. To encourage volunteer participation. B In 2012, an iPhone fell into my hands. This smart technology seemed like the entrance to only fun and positive things like chatting with friends and blogging. However, seven years later, I had become horribly limited to it. Recent reports show that I’m not alone. According to a study, the average American spends five hours a day on smart devices and about 2.5 of those hours are spent on social, messaging, media and entertainment apps. It’s hard to explain when the love and joy I felt for my iPhone turned into a dependency. I fell asleep to my phone every night and woke to it each morning. I checked the weather app every morning before I chose how to dress for the day. I used it to help me find my way through a city I should know well enough on my own. I updated my email box every time I picked my phone up. Just like with any addiction, my phone dependency began to influence my life. While spending time with family, I’d stare into a small screen on my lap instead of being involved in communicating with my loved ones. At work, my productivity levels dropped. And then, my four-year relationship came to an end. Eventually, I was left with years of memories and a mobile phone that couldn’t provide enjoyable company across a dinner table, share in the joys of experiencing a concert or kiss me goodnight before bed. Now, I move through life with more purpose and intention. I’ve cut back on carelessly giving away my limited time and attention to my phone. Instead, I focus my efforts on being as present as possible. Truly training the mind to stay present is a long and challenging road, but it’s important to start somewhere. I hope you’ll take a deep look at your own phone habits and reevaluate how important a role you are letting it play in your life. Whether or not you’ve reached a place in your life where your screen time feels problematic, there’s no harm in mindfully giving your current practices some thought. 4. Why does the author mention the study in Paragraph 2? A. To show he is different from others. B. To prove smartphone overuse is common. C. To explain how to use smart devices properly. D. To encourage people to follow the study. 5. What does Paragraph 4 mainly focus on? A. Why the author’s productivity levels dropped. B. Why the author finally had phone dependency. C. How the author bravely corrected his mistakes. D. How the author’s life was negatively affected. 6. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph? A. Persuade people to live a no-phone life. B. Advise people to use their phones reasonably. C. Inspire people to consider their roles in life again. D. Urge people to devote their spare time to screens. 7. What is the author’s attitude towards phone dependency? A. Supportive. B. Critical. C. Uncaring. D. Doubtful. C Nowadays, everyone’s days are busy and fitting in physical activity is frequently overlooked. But a new study, published in Circulation, suggests that doing just five extra minutes of exercise each day can help lower blood pressure. High blood pressure is one of the biggest health issues globally, affecting 1.28 billion adults around the world. It can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure and many other health problems, which is often described as the “silent killer” due to its lack of symptoms(症状). Experts have long known that exercise is good for the heart. But researchers wanted to see whether even a tiny amount of additional exercise could make a difference. In the study, researchers collected health data from over 14,000 volunteers, to explore the relationship between daily physical activities and blood pressure levels. Each participant wore a device that recorded their movements throughout the day and then had their blood pressure measured. The average day of the participants consisted of sedentary activities like sitting, watching TV or using the computer, and more vigorous exercise such as running, cycling or stair climbing. Using this data, the researchers then estimated (估计) how changing those habits could change blood pressure. The results showed that adding five minutes of exercise can produce improvements in blood pressure. Replacing any less active behavior with five minutes of exercise per day, such as stair climbing, cycling, or running, could lower systolic (心脏收缩的) blood pressure (SBP) by 0.68 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and diastolic (舒张的) blood pressure (DBP) by 0.54mmHg 2. “Our findings suggest that, for most people, exercise is key to reducing blood pressure.” Dr. Jo Blodgett, the first author of the study, from UCL, said, “The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn’t take long to have a positive effect on blood pressure.” According to Blodgett, adding five extra minutes is a double goal for most people, even with a busy schedule. Imagine just taking a five-minute walk or even stretching a bit more each day. By doing this, you’re improving your heart health without needing any major lifestyle changes. 8. Why is high blood pressure often called the “silent killer”? A. It has noticeable symptoms. B. It causes severe health issues. C. It affects most adults globally. D. It develops without symptoms. 9. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The procedures of the research. B. The benefits of physical exercise. C. The causes of high blood pressure. D. The movements of the participants. 10. What’s Blodgett’s view on adding five minutes of exercise? A. Only possible for the active. B. Difficult for those volunteers. C. Achievable for most people. D. Not beneficial for heart health. 11. Which can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Benefits of Different Types of Daily Activities B. The Growing Global Problem of High Blood Pressure C. Daily Exercise Completely Improves High Blood Pressure D. Five Extra Minutes of Daily Exercise Lowers Blood Pressure D The number of seabirds killed by colliding (撞击) with wind turbines could be cut by painting black-and-white stripes on the blades (叶片), and poles, say researchers. Graham Martin at the University of Birmingham, UK, and Alex Banks at Natural England, a public organization that has a say in planning applications for offshore wind farms in England, wanted to design a pattern that could be easily painted onto turbines to reduce their impact on bird life. Between 140,000 and 328,000 birds are killed each year by onshore wind turbines in the US, according to, one estimate. It is harder to tell how many birds are killed by offshore turbines each year, says Martin, as they fall into the ocean. A previous study, published in 2020, looked at the effect of painting a single blade black on four onshore turbines in Norway. Bird collisions were reduced by 70 percent compared with all-white turbines nearby. Martin believes that further improvements could have an even greater impact. Based on analysis of previous studies into bird vision and bird collisions with wind turbines, the two researchers came up with a series of guiding principles to aid their design of a turbine that would harm. fewer birds. “Most birds do not see too much fine detail in their vision - especially compared to humans,” says Martin, so any design shouldn’t be too complex. Many collisions occur in low light, so the design should be easy to decipher in the dark, while high internal contrast would help the turbine stand out against different backgrounds, such as a cloudy or sunny sky. In low levels of light, black-and-white patterns are best, says Martin. “In the dark, a red-and-white pattern would rapidly look like shades of grey,” he says. The design hasn’t yet been tested, but Martin hopes that manufacturers will consider it, particularly as it would be easy and cheap to implement. 12. What can we know about Martin and Banks? A. They have a say in planning applications. B. They improve the efficiency of wind turbines. C. They seek to reduce negative influence on bird life. D. They design colorful turbines to help birds see clear. 13. What’s the purpose of the second paragraph? A. To state the seriousness of bird collisions. B. To estimate the death rate of bird collisions. C. To compare the different wind turbine designs. D. To criticize the poor design of the wind turbines. 14. What does the underlined word “decipher” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Differ. B. Recognize. C. Clarify. D. Impress. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. A severe seabird collision phenomenon. B. A new study on seabirds vision. C. A potential wind turbine application. D. A novel wind turbine design. 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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Have you ever found yourself craving (渴望) a second helping of dessert after a filling dinner? ___16___. Knowing when to say stop can be incredibly hard with some unhealthy foods. How can you stop eating junk food? Break the habit The best way to break a habit, like junk food eating, is to become aware of what is happening in your mind and body when you crave it. Are you feeling sad, stressed, or hungry? Understanding what happens when you eat junk food helps you to step back and become less interested in this habit. Consider finding other ways for emotional release if you notice that you crave junk food when you are stressed or sad. ___17___. Eat junk food mindfully Mindful eating can help you break habits while still enjoying junk food occasionally. This involves focusing on the taste of the food you eat and any sensations you feel at that moment. ___18___ Eating mindfully can help you tune into your internal hunger signals and prevent them from being overridden. ___19___ Healthy alternatives and balanced meals can help you feel satisfied and reduce the risk of junk food cravings between meals. Choose fresh vegetables, unprocessed meat and fish and wholegrain carbs (全谷物碳水化合物). This approach to food can help to reduce your risk of chronic (慢性的) diseases. Sleep Getting enough sleep is often overlooked (忽视) when we discuss junk food cravings. ___20___ On top of this, when we are tired, we are much more likely to crave and eat energy-dense and tat-filled junk foods than healthy snacks. Getting 8-9 hours of sleep, compared to 6-7 hours, can massively reduce the risk of junk food cravings. A. You are not alone. B. Build balanced means based on whole foods. C. Try to be aware of unexpected foods we use daily. D. Walking, listening to music or writing in a journal can all be stress-handling strategies. E. You can enjoy it away from the TV so that you feel satisfied without overeating. F. The exact measures of fat, sugar, and salt make us realize our brain’s natural ‘stop’ signals. G. However, research has shown that the less we sleep, the more hunger we tend to experience. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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选项中选出最佳选项。 I had always been drawn to the idea of having a garden. After moving into my own home, I finally had the ____21____. The space was a small piece of sun-kissed land. When I first ____22____ it, I felt there was literally a ____23____ job— the soil was hard. I had to stop to catch my breath when I ____24____ the soil, but as I watched the once-hard ground turn soft, a sense of ____25____ began to arise. Following the ____26____ on the seed packets carefully, I spaced the seeds out ____27____, about seven inches apart, and covered them with a thin layer of soil. Every day, I would check on my garden, looking for ____28____ of growth. For the first few days, nothing happened. I began to ____29____ that I had done something wrong. That changed when I turned to an online planting community, where someone told me “Don’t ____30____ — plants need time.” Then, one morning, I saw a tiny green shoot breaking through the soil, making me feel ____31____. In late summer I had my first ____32____. The taste of fruits was indescribable — so fresh and full of flavor, a mixture of my hard work and the ____33____ of patience. The garden had ____34____ me so much — I’d known about the cycles of nature, importance of patience, and value of labor. Moreover, the garden had become a place where I could ____35____ the fast pace of daily life and enjoy life in the simple act of growing plants. 21. A. target B. chance C. dream D. option 22. A. spotted B. cleaned C. tended D. reached 23. A. heartwarming B. troublemaking C. groundbreaking D. painstaking 24. A. examined B. loosened C. enriched D. removed 25. A. duty B. belonging C. security D. fulfillment 26. A. instructions B. conclusions C. perspectives D. solutions 27. A. simply B. naturally C. regularly D. quickly 28. A. effects B. benefits C. methods D. signs 29. A. worry B. realize C. admit D. wonder 30. A. quit B. rush C. complain D. change 31. A. grateful B. absorbed C. relieved D. responsible 32. A. harvest B. attempt C. discovery D. encounter 33. A. role B. test C. lesson D. reward 34. A. comforted B. taught C. challenged D. entertained 35. A. dive into B. reflect on C. escape from D. adjust to 第二节 语篇填空（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。 Lang Lang, one of the world’s greatest pianists, is not ____36____ stranger to international stages. The Chinese musician has inspired millions with his performances over the past two decades. However, ____37____ makes his2024 concert special is his new piece, The Voice of the Yellow River, which honors China’s rich cultural heritage ____38____ showcases his artistic growth. Lang’s music, a perfect combination of Western classical techniques and Chinese musical traditions, is considered by critics ____39____ (have) the ability to connect people from different backgrounds. His latest work is a ____40____(reflect) of his deep love for his homeland, while also ____41____ (clear) showing his innovative approach ____42____ music. Lang’s musical talent ____43____ (discover) at an early age. Born in Shenyang, he began playing the piano at the age of three and quickly stood out for his extraordinary skills. His early exposure to both Chinese folk music and Western classics shaped his unique style, which later earned ____44____ (he) global fame. For Lang, music is not just about technique — it’s about emotion and communication. His performances, full of energy and passion, continue to break the boundaries of traditional classical music, ____45____ (prove) that art can bring people together regardless of culture or time. 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（满分15分） 46. 你校上周举办了“校园环保周”活动，请给校英语报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1.活动内容; 2.活动影响。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Campus Environmental Protection Week _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（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。 One day, I was alone at home because my family had all gone to another city to attend a wedding. Although it was my first time staying at home, I still refused my mother’s suggestion to go to the neighbor Jenkins’s house. That odd old man, who looks like a bad guy in a fairy tale, is often laughed at and talked about by nearby children. It is obvious that he is a person without friends, except for my kind parents. As instructed by my mother, I locked the door, did my homework first, and then turned on the TV. Just as I was enjoying my favorite animated series, a thunderous sound rang out, and then the TV went out. Even worse, the lights went out and everything went dark. I tried to pull myself together and find a source of light. I could hardly see anything, so I had to wave my arms in front of me to avoid hitting any furniture. I moved towards the kitchen cabinet where I could remember my mother storing some candles for emergencies. Suddenly, I heard footsteps coming towards my house. My heart was filled with tension. Who could that be? It can’t be Mom and Dad, they have been setting off for half a day, and by now they may have arrived at their destination. That’s the thief! I confidently told myself. My heart raced as the footsteps grew closer, and I nervously grasped a kitchen knife to defend myself. But before I could even grasp it, a gentle knock came on the door, followed by a familiar voice. “Hello? Is everything alright there? ” It was Mr. Jenkins. How was it him? Did he want to steal things while my parents are not around? Despite my initial fear, something about his tone felt reassuring. I hesitated for a moment, and then cautiously approached the door. “Mr. Jenkins? What are you doing here? ” I asked through the locked door. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 “Can you open the door? ” he replied in a steady voice. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ As we sat at the kitchen table, Mr. Jenkins began to share his funny childhood stories. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 惠州市华罗庚中学2025-2026学年第二学期高二期中质量检测 英语试题 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. B 5. D 6. B 7. B C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D 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. A 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. G 第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空（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选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 第二节 语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）。 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. a 37. what 38. and 39. to have 40. reflection 41. clearly 42. to 43. was discovered 44. him 45. proving 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（满分15分） 【46题答案】 【答案】 A Campus Environmental Protection Week Last week, “Campus Environmental Protection Week” was held at our school. A variety of engaging activities were organized. There were informative lectures on environmental protection delivered by experts, where students learned about the importance of reducing waste, conserving energy, and protecting wildlife. Waste sorting competitions were also held, with students competing to see who could sort waste materials correctly and quickly This event has not only enhanced our awareness of environmental protection but also inspired us to take practical actions in our daily lives. It is our responsibility to protect the environment and make the world a better place. 第二节 读后续写（满分25分） 【47题答案】 【答案】One possible version: “Can you open the door?” he replied in a steady voice. “I thought I’d check to see if you needed any help.” I hesitated, but the darkness and my fear of being alone won out. I unlocked the door, and Mr. Jenkins stepped inside, holding a flashlight. He quickly assessed the situation and retrieved a candle and matches from the cabinet, lighting up the room with a warm glow. As we sat at the kitchen table, Mr. Jenkins began to share his funny childhood stories. He transformed from the solitary old man I had imagined into a kind and humorous companion, leaving me with a newfound appreciation for him. We laughed together, and I realized that appearances can be deceiving. When the power eventually returned, Mr. Jenkins made sure everything was in order before leaving. I watched him walk away, grateful for his unexpected kindness. From that day on, I saw Mr. Jenkins in a new light, and our unlikely friendship blossomed. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $