广东惠州市惠州中学2025-2026学年高二年级第二学期期中考试英语试卷

惠州中学2025-2026学年高二年级第二学期期中考试 英语答案及解析 阅读理解 1-3：BAC 4-7：BACD 8-11：ADCD 12-15: BABC 七选五： 16-20: CBFDG 完型填空：21-25 CDCBC 26-30 BACAD 31-35 ABDAB 语法填空： 36. listed 37. drew 8. Lying 39. But|Yet 40. where 41. was awarded 42. more enjoyable 43. transformation 44. a 45. strategies 应用文 Notice Attention all students and art enthusiasts! The Art Club of our school is thrilled to announce an artwork contest themed “TrashtoArt”. Our aim is to foster artistic creativity while promoting environmental awareness by encouraging the use of recycled materials in art. The event will take place in the school auditorium (报告厅）on October 25th. Entries must be original artworks primarily made from waste items. Your masterpiece can be anything from sculptures, handicrafts to paintings, and we anticipate that participants will display rich imagination as well as concern for the environment. Artworks should be submitted by October 20th to the club’s office for judging, and the top five will receive certificates of honor and highquality art supplies. Let’s turn trash into treasure together! Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your talent and support our planet. See you at the competition! The Art Club 读后续写 “How about going to the beach?” Mike said. “Yay!” the girls shouted. I glared at Mike. “How is a trip to the beach going to help? The girls needed an activity that was educational. That was the point of Mommy Camp, right?” But Lily and Grace were so excited. I couldn’t say no. So we headed to the beach instead. The girls ran ahead, kicking off their shoes as soon as their feet touched the soft sand. Grace and Lily built a sandcastle with Mike. They collected smooth stones and shells, asking each other why some shells were broken. I sat on the beach, feeling the sun on my face, and for the first time that week, I stopped worrying about finishing a project. Mike joined me with two cold drinks, said nothing, and just smiled. As we drove home, the girls chatted happily about the “best day ever.” They compared their favorite shells and argued over who had found the flattest skipping stone. Listening to them, I felt a sense of peace. The week had been full of failed crafts and complaints, yet here they were more excited than after any of my carefully planned activities. Mike glanced at me in the rear-view mirror（后视镜） and gave a small nod. That night, after tucking the girls into bed, I realized that learning didn’t always need a schedule. Sometimes the best lessons came from simply letting go. I decided that next summer, “Mommy Camp” would have only one rule: Follow the Fun. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $惠州中学2025-2026学年高二年级第二学期期中考试 英语 本试卷共8页，47小题，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号 填写在答题卡上。 2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息 点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内 相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液， 不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，不得折叠。 第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第-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 Ecotourism Activities and Types Not every outdoor or nature-based activity qualifies as ecotourism.Overtourism has made this clear.As outlined in our blog,ecotourism mainly includes wildlife viewing, cultural ecotourism,hiking and recreation and citizen science and voluntourism Wildlife Viewing Responsible wildlife viewing offers the chance to observe animals behaving naturally and moving freely within healthy ecosystems.This may involve guided forest walks to spot birds,watching elephants walking across open plains,or observing whales from a distance. Cultural Ecotourism Cultural ecotourism offers insight into local traditions and lifestyles.Experiences may include learning from long-established communities,visiting important sites,or joining nature-related activities.Such activities must get permission from local communities and should directly benefit communities,ensuring heritage is shared on the community's own terms. Hiking and Recreation Hiking and recreation ecotourism activities might include cycling along coastlines, or snowshoeing through valleys.These activities slow the pace of travel,making it easier to notice details like wildflowers or bird songs that are often missed.To be considered ecotourism,recreational activities must follow the Leave No Trace principles,stay on selected roads and park legally Citizen Science and Voluntourism Citizen science and voluntourism engage travelers in hands-on conservation activities such as wildlife monitoring,habitat restoration,or road maintenance.These experiences give participants a clearer understanding of environmental challenges while supporting scientific research.Well-designed activities create a mutually beneficial exchange:travelers learn from local experts,and conservation programs gain extra capacity. 1.Which experience requires local permission? A.Wildlife Viewing. B.Cultural Ecotourism. C.Hiking and Recreation. D.Citizen Science and Voluntourism. 2.Which activity belongs to Citizen Science and Voluntourism? A.Repairing natural paths B.Riding trained elephants. C.Visiting tourist-only villages. D.Taking photos with dolphins closely 3.What is the author's purpose of writing the blog? A.To tell travel stories. B.To explain overtourism. C.To introduce real ecotourism D.To show fun outdoor activities. B Dear Mom, It's me,Faisal Abdullah Malik,your son from Pakistan,who crossed the border for a heart transplant ()You saved my life a decade ago by making a decision that only a mother as extraordinary as you could make. On 26 December 2014,both our lives changed forever.Karthick,your beloved son, was brought to Tirupur Government Hospital,near Combatore,in southern India,after a tragic road accident.He was later transferred to G.Kuppusamy Naidu Memorial(GKNM) Hospital.When the doctors declared him brain dead,you had to face the unthinkable, holding his hand,saying your silent goodbyes. In the depths of that unimaginable grief,Mom,you made a choice that speaks of boundless courage and selflessness.You not only gave me Karthick's heart but also donated five other organs,giving the gift of life to six strangers.You made this difficult decision without ever questioning the race,religion,or nationality.Your decision was solely about saving lives. Today,as a father of two growing children,I can truly understand the magnitude of your sacrifice.I can only imagine the storm of emotions you must have battled.Did you question ifit was the right decision?Did you fear it was too much to bear?And yet,in the darkest hour of your life,you chose life for others.You chose hope.I know Karthick must be so proud of you,as am I,Mom.I am alive today because of your strength Tearing apart the political divide,I have longed to meet you,Mom.I have travelled to Chennai several times since receiving Karthick's heart,always hoping to somehow find a way to Coimbatore.But my medical visa restricts me from travelling outside Chennai. You might be wondering why I don't even call you?Names of donors and recipients are kept secret,and I feel helpless. 2 Allah tells us in The Qur'an,"Whoever saves a life,it is as if they saved all of humanity.Mom,you embody it.I love you,Mom,forever and always. Yours always, Faisal 4.What can we learn about Karthick from the text? A.He donated all his organs to strangers. B.He received treatment in GKNM Hospital. C.He died immediately in the road accident. D.He was a man of courage and selflessness. 5.Which of the following words can best describe the mother? A.Noble and open-minded. B.Friendly and hard-working C.Loyal and strong-willed. D.Modest and warm-hearted. 6.Why did Faisal feel "helpless"in the letter? A.His poor health prevented his traveling.B.He lost touch with his mother in India. C.He was limited in his travel and contact.D.The government banned border crossing. 7.What is the author's primary purpose in writing this letter? A.To ask for medical assistance. B.To advocate for organ donation. C.To record his transplant experience.D.To express his sincere gratitude. C Psychologists have long believed willpower is the ticket to a good life.So parenting experts advocate teaching children to use willpower to resist modern temptations(). It is thought that you can build a child's willpower the way athletes build up muscles, through practice.For example,exposing children to junk food more,they claim,helps them learn to resist it.However,this assumption has a fatal flaw:it doesn't work for very long. In fact,trying to build up kids'willpower can have the opposite effect.Humans are biologically programmed to prefer fatty and sweet foods,so regularly offering these temptations only strengthens children's desire for them.Rather than teaching self-control, this approach actually makes resisting such foods more difficult. New studies observe what people do in real life to meet their long-term goals,and they reveal something surprising:the more successful people don't have better willpower compared to those who are less successful.Instead,successful people expose themselves to fewer temptations so they don't need to use willpower frequently.In essence,parents don't need to teach kids how to say"no”to the marshmallow(棉花糖)sitting in front of them,but rather,how to avoid being in a room with marshmallows altogether.This principle applies beyond food.For example,parents can teach kids to leave their phone in another room when studying or to use apps that block distracting websites and games. Avoiding temptation is only half the strategy.The great thing is that parents can help kids fall in love with healthier alternatives.To shape their preferences,give your kids loads of opportunities to experience the pleasure of these healthy options.Besides,pay attention to how you talk about healthy foods and activities.Don't present them as burdens,sacrifices,or punishments.Above all,whether it's eating healthier food,doing physical exercise,or reading good books,if you make the experience more fun for your kids,then they are more likely to do it again. 8.According to parenting experts,what is a common practice to build up willpower? A.Putting oneself in tempting situations.B.Engaging in more athletic activities C.Staying away from junk food. D.Going through more hardships. 9.What can we learn from the new studies? A.Willpower ensures lifelong success.B.Willpower drops with frequent use. C.Success requires long-term planning.D.Successful people avoid temptations. 10.What advice does the author give to parents in the last paragraph? A.Punish for giving in to desires B.enhance willpower strategies. C.Make healthy experiences enjoyable.D.Offer more healthy options as rewards 11.What is the best title for the text? A.Build Willpower,Form Good Habits B.Resist Temptation,Practice Self-Control C.Change Parenting,Strengthen Willpower D.Avoid Temptation,Love Healthier Choices D Historically,the worker who worked the most hours was widely seen as an organization's most valuable employee.But that is no longer true:as aI promises to transform how we work,and the four-day-workweek movement gains steam,it is time to admit once and for all that working more does not make you more productive. In fact,many workers could dutifully keep themselves busy for an entire day without doing anything of real value,instead answering pointless emails and attending unnecessary meetings.Meanwhile,many are struggling under the unsustainable consequences of applying an industrial-era measure of productivity-namely,dividing output by hours-to our modern knowledge economy.As a result,workers are under constant pressure to relinquish their spare time to prove their devotion Those who finish their tasks more quickly are typically rewarded with more work to fill the hours they've saved,in what is sometimes referred to as "performance punishment."A co-worker who works through evenings,weekends,or lunch breaks to complete the same workload,meanwhile,is often more likely to be praised or even promoted for their perceived devotion.This dynamic ultimately creates more pressure to look busy than to deliver value,which is getting in the way of actually getting work done and holding back organizational productivity while wearing down workers'well-being. So it is time for us to be smarter about how we work.That is ultimately what the four-day-workweek movement seeks to inspire.Instead of just giving everyone an extra vacation day each week,when positioned as a performance-based motivator,the four-day workweek becomes a wake-up call to refocus our time and energy at work on the things that really matter to the business. In today's knowledge economy and tomorrow's AI reality,the most successful individuals,organizations,and nations won't be those that work the most hours,but those that are the most effective at making their working hours count. 12.How does the author introduce the topic? A.By listing AI-driven changes in work. B.By challenging the hours-productivity link C.By describing employee-centered practices. D.By advocating a short-time working pattern 13.What does the underlined word"relinquish"in paragraph 2 mean? A.give up. B.count on.C.set aside.D.care about 14.What weakens organizational productivity according to paragraph 3? A.Being too exhausted from overwork. B.Pretending to be busy without adding value. C.Being punished unfairly D.Working hard but not getting recognized. 15.What does the author think of the four-day workweek? A.A reward for efficiency at work B.A wake-up call to stay competitive C.A push to think smarter about work.D.A preparation for the uncertain future 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。 Have you ever wondered why you want to do something,or what causes people to go through extraordinary pain or personal investment just to achieve a particular outcome?16 Motivation. Motivation is the reason for people's actions,goals,and willingness to pursue the goals.Sometimes it seems difficult to find,but we all have that spark at our core.Here are some ways you can turn that spark back into a flame. 17 If your motivation is fading,notice when this starts to happen and what events could have driven it.You'll find that you're more likely to feel bored when you're in certain environments.As you become more aware of this,you can put yourself in situations where you're more likely to thrive. Keep a thankfulness journal.18 When they're aware of what they're thankful for,it drives them in specific areas of their lives.Considering this,you may find value in keeping a thankfulness journal where you regularly list blessings. Design an accomplishment book.Creative people may do well to design an accomplishment book with images of past work and accomplishments as a form of encouragement.It can be as informal or formal as you'd like.It might be a simple scrapbook you keep at your desk,or a professionally printed booklet that you keep by your bed.19 Get out of the house.If your life consists of going to work,coming home, watching Netflix,and going to sleep,you shouldn't be surprised that you're unmotivated.20 Stretching yourself will expose you to new ideas,activities, and people,which will either strike up new motivation or rekindle things you have forgotten about. A.What's the possible solution? B.Identify when motivation slips. C.What's at the heart of this issue? D.Decide what works best for you and give it a try. E.A thankfulness journal is a perfect way to show your gratitude to others F.Some people find that thankfulness and motivation are directly connected G.Make it a point to go outdoors and try new things even when you don't want to. 第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分) 第一节（共15题；每小题1分，共15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Jerry was an outgoing and sociable boy.One summer,he was 21 in a bay in San Diego with his mother.Eager to integrate himself with the local boys,he attempted to join their 22 but failed to swim through the underwater rock tunnel.He was thus ignored and 23 by them,filled with loneliness. "If I can make it through the underwater rock tunnel,they'll 24 not getting along with me,"Jerry said to his mom.He was determined to explore the 25 tunnel on his own. He asked his mother for a pair of swimming goggles()and headed back to the bay at once.With the goggles,he finally 26 the entrance to the tunnel.To cross it,he took pains to train himself to hold his 27,suffering repeatedly from a bleeding nose. Yet even his mother's 28 failed to change his mind. Three days later,Jerry decided to 29 the challenge.He struggled his way through the narrow tunnel and 30 got to the other side of the bay.The moment I reached,I felt freer than ever before,with nothing in mind but the 31 before me,"said Jerry. In the following days,Jerry 32 the bay with his mother,enjoying its beauty menily.When he 33 the local boys again,he no longer desired their 34.He realized he had swum through the tunnel not for others'recognition,but to 35 himself and break through his limits 21.A.working B.studying C.vacationing D.training 22.A.deal B.battle C.chat D.game 23.A.knocked down B.beaten up C.left out D.given away 24.A.mind B.regret C.avoid D.miss 6 25.A.endless B.frightening C.challenging D.unique 26.A.blocked B.located C.passed D.recalled 27.A.breath B.position C.balance D.attention 28.A.support B.instructions C.warnings D.experience 29.A.brave B.ignore C.reject D.share 30.A.accidentally B.carelessly C.secretly D.ultimately 31.A.view B.risk C.fame D.crowd 32.A.promoted B.wandered C.occupied D.investigated 33.A.joined B.followed C.fought D.encountered 34.A.acceptance B.assistance C.cooperation D.forgiveness 35.A.express B.prove C.behave D.refresh 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 2021 list of Best Tourism Villages was released at the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization,with Yucun 36 (list)among the 44 outstanding villages.Launched in May 2021,the Best Tourism Villages initiative 37 (draw)applications from 174 villages worldwide,and the candidates were assessed by an independent committee against a set of criteria covering cultural and natural heritage,economic sustainability,and other key dimensions. 38 (lie)in Anji County,Zhejiang Province,Yucun once relied on mineral resources for its economic growth and became the wealthiest community in the area of Anji.39 all of this was achieved only at the cost of environmental damage.In 2005,President Xi Jinping visited Yucun,40 he put forward the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets.Under this vision,Yucun made great efforts to restore its ecological environment and 41 (award)the title of National Ecological Cultural Village in 2021.Blessed with distinctive natural scenery, villagers soon lived 42 (enjoyable)lives,compared with those they had when depending on mining.Today,it has grown into a popular tourist destination,attracting more than 10 million domestic and international visitors annually. This 43 (transform)of Yucun offers a vivid example.Over the past decades. China has been committed to green and low-carbon development.With Yucun as 44 shining model,the nation has achieved remarkable progress in ecological conservation and adopted effective 45 (strategy)to build a Beautiful China. 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分） 你所在的校艺术社团将举办全校“Trash(废弃物)-to-At”艺术品原创大赛。请在校英文 报上发布一则活动通知，内容包括： ()大赛的目的、时间和地点： (2)参赛作品要求。 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。 Notice The Art Club 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。 The summer vacation had one week left,and I decided to hold "Mommy Camp" for my daughters,Grace and Lily.I threw myself into research and planning,trying to get every detail right.Through my careful preparation,it was a week full of crafts, stories,projects and adventures,all wrapped around a fun and educational theme.My husband,Mike,thought I had got so many craft supplies and books,but I just ignored him.I knew what was best for my girls. On the first day,we tried to make paw (print paintings with our dog Pete. But Pete wouldn't stay still.Paint spread everywhere,and the dog ended up purple.The girls laughed,but I felt stressed.Worse still,they soon got bored."Mom,can we just go outside and play?"Grace asked."No,we'll finish the paintings later,"I said firmly. "Let's do a craft for Pete at the shelter."We moved on to making dog toys,but I badly underestimated how long each would take.We got only a handful done. That night,I collapsed in a chair.Mike sat beside me and said,"You look wiped out.Maybe you're trying too hard.The girls just want to have fun."I explained that I wanted them to learn something meaningful.Mike shook his head and left me to it. Over the next few days,we crafted starfish and dolphins from cardboard and drew castles and shells.The girls complained a lot.Lily whispered to Grace,"I wish we could go to the beach."I pretended not to hear.Every night,I felt down because we didn't finish everything as planned. The last day dawned bright and sunny,perfect for visiting the environmental center I'd looked into.But when I double-checked the center's hours,I found out it had unexpectedly closed for the day.Another letdown () 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。 “How about going to the beach?”Mike said. As we drove home,the girls chatted happily about the "best day ever."