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2025-2026学年高二(下)英语学科期末复习练习
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The science of the deep Antarctic:
Shackleton's expedition and the
Weddell Sea
Join one of the greatest expedition voyages on this planet. Journey below the Antarctic Circle and deep into the Weddell Sea, a part of Antarctica that few get to experience. Encounter huge icebergs, and a variety of marine wildlife on this trip of a lifetime to the world's most remote continent.
Retrace(重走)the same paths of early British explorer Emest Shackleton, and learn about one of the greatest known survival stories of polar exploration. Hear first-hand from broadcast presenter and producer, Saunders Carmichael-Brown,who was aboard the Endurance 22 expedition that discovered the remains of Shackleton's ship on the Antarctic seabed in 2022.
Exclusive(独有的)to New Scientist, you will be accompanied by marine biologist and author Helen Scales along with a highly knowledgeable and supportive expedition team (experts in exploration, science and wildlife).
Travel aboard a new state-of-the-art polar expedition ship,the Sylvia Earle. With a capacity for just 132 guests, it is large enough to offer luxury and to navigate deep into the ice but remains a highly personalised experience.
Highlights
Learn all about the Antarctic's unique ecosystems from marine biologist Helen Scales.
See a variety of wildlife that play and hunt in Antarctic Sound including whales, penguins and seals.
Uncover the fascinating history of Shackleton's expedition, including the Endurance 22 expedition discovery of the Endurance shipwreck(沉船) from film producer Saunders Carmichael-Brown.
For more information and to book,
call UK+44(0) 2031961000 (UK office: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 5:30pm GMT)
or visit newscientist.com/tour
1.How can you learn about Emest Shackleton in the journey?
A.By following the same routes of Shackleton's expedition.
B.By hearing first-hand from survivors of Shackleton's team.
C.By stepping aboard the remains of Shackleton's ship.
D. By seeing a documentary about the Endurance shipwreck.
2.Who can you learn Antarctic's marine ecosystem from?
A.Ernest Shackleton. B.Helen Scales.
C.Saunders Carmichael-Brown. D.Sylvia Earle.
3.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To remember an explorer. B. To report an expedition story.
C. To promote a tour product. D. To explain the science of Antarctic.
B
OAK HARBOR, OHIO-"Over there!" A tall young man points above the crowd."A magnolia is moving in the branches." Named after the tree in which they were discovered, male magnolia warblers are eye-catching birds,with a coal-black mask and a brilliant yellow belly. Bodies and binoculars twist for a look. Camera shutters(快门)click violently,and then only birdsong fills the air again.
I'm at the boardwalk of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, for the annual 10-day Biggest Weck in Amcrican Birding Festival, created in 2010 by the conservation organization. Black Swamp Bird Observatory. Migrating songbirds,especially warblers, stop here every May, one of the major flyways for bird migration. As the largest birding festival in the U.S., it attracts upward of 90,000 people, bringing in around $40 million to the local economy.
Birding enthusiasm is hard to contain. "I pretty much spent whatever I had coming in, and it went out just that fast.Plus five credit cards,"said Greg Miller. a Biggest Week guide and birder. Miller is famous in the avian(鸟类的)world:He inspired the character Brad Harris, played by Jack Black, in the movie The Big Year, in which Jack crosses the country to compete for the Big Year record-a type of treasure hunt to see the most bird species in a year.
A similar energy spreads through the gathering today. When a rare bird shows up at Magee Marsh,people will leave wherever they're at and run to see whatever has shown up. After an exciting morning, I head to Blackberry Comers Tavern, a well-known stop for many Biggest Week attendees. The restaurant is packed wit faces I saw earlier on the boardwalk. Birders from across the world are sharing stories and dessert-a mixed crowd on their own migration,following the birds.
4. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 1?
A. Introduce a particular bird. B. Explain the rules of birding.
C.Unfold a picture of birding. D.Present ways of watching birds.
5.Why is Magee Marsh chosen.for the Biggest Week?
A. It is popular among birders. B. It advocates bird conservation.
C. It matters to the local economy. D.It is a main stopover for migrating birds.
6. What do we know about Greg Miller in paragraph 3?
A. He is a former Big Year record winner.
B.He hunts for treasure across the country.
C.He is willing to invest heavily in birding.
D.He motivates Jack to become an actor.
7.What is the text?
A.A movie review. B.A research report.
C.An ecology leaflet. D.A news feature.
C
If you have used Google lately and been lucky-or unlucky-enough to encounter an answer to your query(查询) rather than a bunch of links, you have been subjected to something called AI Overviews, a new core feature that Google has been rolling out.
What's different about Al Overviews is that answers are not simply extracted from relevant sources but generated behind the scenes by Google's generative AI technology. The company's goal is to give you a personalized, on-demand answer instead of a standard set of documents matching your query. But there's more to the picture.
People's searching needs don't end with factual information. They look for ideas, opinions and advice. Looking for suggestions about how to keep the cheese from sliding off your pizza? Google will tell you that you should add some glue
to the sauce. While a reasonable user can understand that such shocking answers are likely to be wrong, it's hard to detect that for factual questions. Google has acknowledged issues with Al Overviews and said it has addressed them. But the concern remains: Can you really trust any answers you receive through this service?
There are alternatives. You can always go back to the traditional Google search with its 10 blue links. You can then do what you have likely done for decades now-sift through some of the top results, visit a few of those sites and decide for yourself. It does take a little work, but it gives you back the ability to examine multiple sites and evidence to support or disprove something. More importantly, you leave open the possibilities for learning and discovery.
Al Overviews is like fast food that gets delivered through a drive-through window-it's quick, hot and convenient,but not the healthiest choice. Perhaps you can't afford to eat out at a nice restaurant every time, but it's important to avoid ending up going through a drive-through for all your nutrition. After all, you are what you eat, and similarly,you are how you search.
8.What is a feature of Al Overviews?
A. It highlights the credibility. B.It provides individualized answers.
C. It produces optional documents. D. It upgrades generative AI technology.
9.What does the author indicate by mentioning "cheese" and “pizza"?
A.Cheese is an important ingredient of pizza.
B. People's needs go beyond mere information.
C.AI Overviews deals with factual information well.
D.AI Overviews sometimes offers unreasonable responses.
10. What does the underlined phrase "sift through" probably mean in paragraph 4?
A.Sort through. B.Wait for. C.Predict. D.Summarize.
11.Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Al Overviews: A Reliable Source for Query
B.AI Overviews: The End of Traditional Search Engines
C.Al Overviews: Convenience at the Cost of Nutrition
D.Al Overviews: The Future of Learning and Discovery
D
Tesla's self-driving cars have recently come under investigation as a report on crashes raises questions about their safety.Despite Tesla CEO Musk's claim that their Autopilot capability makes their cars"extremely safer," data suggests otherwise.
According to The Washington Post, the number of deaths and serious injuries associated with Tesla's driver-assistance technology is higher than previously reported.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recorded 736 crashes since 2019, with at least 17 of them being fatal. These figures include crashes involving both Autopilot, which allows cars to drive on highways without human intervention(干预),and the newer Full Self-Driving feature, which extends automation to city streets.However,these statistics can't record incidents that were avoided due to the cars' safety features. Additionally, when compared to the total number of car crashes that occurred last year,the number of crashes involving driver-assistance vehicles appears relatively small, but actually it's not.
Tesla's safety claims lack context as Autopilot is primarily designed for highways, while most accidents occur in
more complex environments with cross-traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. Moreover, Tesla's customer base consists mainly of wealthier individuals who live in communities with lower accident rates.
Concerns are raised by Tesla's request to the NHTSA not to reveal whether Autopilot or Full Self-Driving was in use during fatal crashes. This lack of transparency (透明) prevents a comprehensive analysis of the incidents and raises
questions about responsibility.、、
Safety exaggerations combined with Tesla's aggressive marketing have led to accidents caused by drivers relying too heavily on the system. Full Self-Driving does not allow the car to fully drive itself, and drivers are expected to remain attentive and ready to intervene at all times. However, Tesla's messaging may mislead some users into believing otherwise.
While a driverless future has the potential to be safer, it is crucial not to convince the public that underdeveloped capabilities are ready for widespread use. Tesla should address past problems, ensure their automation set can detect(检测) emergency vehicles, and be transparent with the public about the limitations of their technology.
12.What can we learn about Tesla's driver-assistance-related crashes?
A.736 fatal cases of self-driving are recorded.
B.NHTSA focused on the crashes on highways.
C. The total number of car crashes is extremely small.
D.The incidents avoided are not counted in the crash statistics.
13. What can be inferred about Tesla's safety claims?
A. They are supported by comprehensive data.
B.They are based on limited driving environment.
C.They are restricted to the experiences of satisfied customers.
D. They have been proven to be accurate and reliable by NHTSA.
14.What can we know about Full Self-Driving?
A.It is ill-received. B.It is well-developed.
C. It needs the driver to stay focused. D.It reduces the accidents greatly.
15.Which title best summarizes the content of this text?
A.Concerns and Questions Surrounding Tesla's "Self-Driving" Cars
B.Tesla's Self-Driving Cars: The Safest Option of Driving on the Road
C.The Future of Self-Driving Cars: A Closer Look at Tesla's Technology
D. Reconstruction and Revolution of Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
第二节
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Many parents are looking for ways to help their kids learn at home. Toys advertised as teaching STEM might seem like one way to achieve this goal. 16
The answer is yes. Toys can indeed teach science, technology, engineering and math concepts-but don't focus on advertising or fancy labels to find the best bets. There's no minimum educational requirement that toys must reach to label themselves a "STEM toy", so almost everything on the market is untested. 17 Some proven winners?Tinkertoys, board games, decks of cards and building blocks.
18 In preschool, for example, the construction of complex block buildings is associated with an improvement in math learning. Blocks, puzzles and shape toys boost spatial skills. Spatial skills, in tum, are associated with later math learning,suggesting that the early exploration of shapes acts as a springboard for more complex math concepts.
There are five characteristics that make for a good educational toy: active, engaging, meaningful, encouraging social play and fun. Good play has these characteristics built in. Toys that allow children to build and create also have the advantage of being renewable. 19 It means that kids don't become bored with them easily.
Though adults certainly don't have to participate in the building of every block tower, some grown-up guidance can
help boost kids' learning from play. One useful tool adults can use while playing with their children is "math talk". This kind of talk encourages kids to think more deeply about math.20 Parents can play guessing games with their kids like "Which is the most?" or play simple score keeping games like drop-the-clothespins-in-the-jar.
A.But do they really work?
B.Arc the advertisements misleading?
C. They're different every time children return to them.
D.Parents get involved by having math talks with kids.
E.Conveniently, math talk doesn't require any toy purchases at all.
F.Instead, look for toys that encourage open-ended, active play and problem-solving.
G. Research shows creative, open-ended play is how young children learn STEM concepts.
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
I was driving down a busy road yesterday. Traffic was extremely heavy and I was in a bad 21
1 22 at the lights at a busy intersection and there was a man with a really tall unicycle(独轮脚踏车)doing 23 at the lights. This on its own wasn't 24 .I had seen street performers at these lights before.
But in the lane(车道)next to me was a truck with three men, who began shouting and cheering on the unicycle man.They were so excited and 25 him up so much.I looked around and everyone was 26 the performance with them cheering him on. It was funny: these three big men in a big truck being so excited every time he did a new trick.Their 27 could be heard by everyone at the intersection. And they had 28 lit up the face of the street performer. There was a big grin on his face.
It had instantly 29 my mood so I was desperately searching my car for 30 but only had 45cents to give him. It wasn't necessary though, because as soon as the unicycle man 31 and right before the lights went green, the men in the truck 32 $10 out the window for him. They gave him words of 33 and before we all knew it,we were on the 34 again.
I didn't 35 the traffic for the rest of the journey home.
21.A.storm B.mood C.vehicle D.accident
22.A.pulled up B.broke down C.got off D.set out
23.A.sports B.deliveries C.tricks D.repairs
24.A.unclear B.effortless C.unusual D.meaningless
25.A.ringing B.keeping C.dressing D.pumping
26.A.discussing B.instructing C.interrupting D.enjoying
27.A.warning B.singing C.celebration D.conversation
28.A.absolutely B.respectively C.frequently D.initially
29.A.ruined B.lifted C.detected D.monitored
30.A.cards B.change C.keys D.water
31.A.finished B.replied C.arrived D.accepted
32.A.held B.dragged C.dropped D.showed
33.A.comfort B.wisdom C.encouragement D.welcome
34.A.scene B.stage C.air D.move
35.A.direct B.mind C.handle D.avoid
第二节 语法填空
A
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The past decades have witnessed a dramatic change in the 36(globe) climate. The cause for the increase in the surface temperature is the "man-made" greenhouse effect. When people produce huge amounts of extra greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels, more heat energy is trapped in the atmosphere and 37(cause) Earth's surface temperature to rise quickly. Climate scientists have claimed that the warming trend will continue and cause serious damage.So.climate change requires our attention and we should take 38(measure) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
B
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In ancient China,calligraphy.poetry and painting were practiced 39.(separate),either at court or privately among the elites (精英). In the 7th century, the civil examination system gave rise to a new class of scholar-officials 40 gained their status through knowledge. Many of them were excellent poets, calligraphers, and painters. Ever since,these three arts have been connected and appreciated 41 the ultimate(极致)in the visual arts,known simply as "the three perfections".
C
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White-collar worker Zheng Yishan now calls herself 42 "office farmer", barvesting her first desktop bananas earlier this month. She said growing fruit was a fantastic stress reliever, 43 (explain) that when a green banana, whose Chinese name is similar to "anxiety", turns yellow, it symbolizes the passing of worry.Zheng is among a growing number of office workers in favor of fruit-bearing plants. Such plants are easy to care for because most 44 (deliver) with half-ripened fruits. The "office farmners" need only to change water regularly,give the plant's 45(contain) a gentle brush, and add plant nutrient solutions.
D
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More and more people believe that a well-balanced diet is essential for maintaining health, as focusing on pleasing tastes can lead to health 36 (issue). Although planning a balanced diet is challenging, the information is available..37 (save) yourself some time,you could try looking at a "food pyramid"-a chart that shows you how much of each type of food to eat. You could also make healthy food at home and avoid 38(package) foods or fast food. You will feel better,have more energy,39have fewer health problems in later life. It is critical that you consume nutritious foods.
E
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Open mainstream Chinese social media and you might get the impression that poetry is making 40 comeback among the country's young generation.Lifestyle-sharing platform Xiaohongshu has organized online activities such as "poems battle"and "poetry Renaissance". Poetry-related postings on the platform have over 3 million views and likes.Poetry societies41(establish) accounts on the video-sharing website Bilibili so far,gaining over 132,000followers."Now I'm happy to see poetry making a rebound,42shows that poetry never dies as it always finds a way to keep its heart beating,"said Zhou Yuchen, a postgraduate at King's College London.
F
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If you notice someone choking, call Emergency immediately. Then, confirm that the victim is 43 (true)choking: A choking person is unable to communicate. Slapping the victim on the back will often drive the obstruction(阻碍物)out. If it doesn't work,you can try the Heimlich mancuver,which involves stepping behind him and wrapping your arms 44 his waist. Make a fist with one hand and lay it on his upper stomach.Grabbing your fist hard with your other hand, press up and into his stomach in one stroke. Continue doing so until the obstruction 45 (remove).
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(满分15分)
你校英文报正在举办以“The Power of Perseverance”为题的征文活动。请你结合具体事例,写一篇短文投稿,谈谈对"Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance."的理解。
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。
The Power of Perseverance
As the saying goes, great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
第二节
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。
In the little village of Meadowbrook, surrounded with rolling hills, lived two curious and adventurous twins, Sarah and Sam. At the age of twelve, the inseparable twins were always seeking new adventures.
One morning,Miss Harper,their favorite community service teacher, was introducing community volunteer work.Sam suddenly caught sight of the hill behind the schoolyard and was instantly inspired with the idea of climbing to the top.
"Sarah, "whispered Sam, “Wouldn't it be splendid if we climbed to the top of that hill today?It's said to hold breathtaking views of our beloved village."
Hearing that, Sarah's face lit up with excitement, her heart filled with eagerness. "Oh, Sam,that sounds great! But we promise Papa and Mama we will save our pocket money and not spend a single penny unnecessarily. "With determination in their hearts, the twins worked out a plan. They decided to bring homemade snacks and refreshing drinks from their own kitchen, ensuring they wouldn't spend a penny.
The twins set off on their journey, their backpacks filled with sandwiches, cookies,and bottles filled with cool,clear water from the village well. As they walked along the path, they noticed colorful trash scattered(散落)about,which
ruined the natural beauty surrounding them.
A brilliant idea flashed into Sarah's mind. “Why don't we pick up the litter along the way?We could clean up our beloved countryside and maybe even cam a few coins by recycling the materials."
Excited by the idea, the twins eagerly collected the scattered items. As they reached the foot of the hill, their bags heavy with the collected waste, they came across a recycling center. With excitement, they exchanged their findings for shiny coins. With newfound treasures in their pockets, they climbed up the hill.
When they reached the top, they were greeted by a breathtaking view of their village. "It's so beautiful!"Sam burst out,"We must share our adventure with Miss Harper and our classmates!"
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。
The next morning, Sarah and Sam returned to school, eager to meet Miss Harper.
The following weekend, the entire class started to clean up their beloved village.
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