广东湛江市第二十一中学2025-2026学年高二6月阶段英语试题

湛江市第二十一中学2025-2026学年度第二学期6月高二阶段性英语考试答案详解 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) 1-5 DBACD 6-10 ACBBA 11-15 DDCAD A篇 【语篇导读】主要介绍由于英格兰拥有深厚的艺术底蕴，在世界级艺术画廊方面表现出色，文中推荐了三个艺术画廊。 1. D 【解析】细节理解题。根据Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London部分“Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory (参与式的) experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.(此外，皇家艺术研究院与众不同之处在于它通过参与式体验与公众互动，让游客不仅能够观赏艺术作品，还能以创新的方式成为艺术的一部分)”可知，皇家艺术学院的特别之处在于它提供互动体验。 2. B 【解析】细节理解题。依据Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire部分“Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park tries to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air.(在如何传统地观赏艺术方面打破常规，约克郡雕塑公园试图通过在户外展示英国和国际艺术家的作品来打破障碍)”以及Whitworth, Manchester部分“Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露天平台), all waiting to be explored.(充分利用其风景如画的公园环境，该画廊有一个美丽的艺术花园和一个雕塑露台，都有待探索)”可知，约克郡雕塑公园和惠特沃思美术馆的共同之处在于都提供户外空间。 3. A 【解析】 推理判断题。根据第一段“These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.(这些美术馆值得列入你的必游清单)”文章主要介绍了英格兰的三个艺术画廊，并提及它们的特色和亮点，目的是向读者推荐这些画廊，很可能出现在旅游指南中。 B篇 【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了18岁英国学生卡莉斯塔·阿吉博拉完成由英国慈善机构Engage with China发起的两年中国寄宿奖学金项目的经历，介绍了她初到中国时遭遇的文化冲击与语言障碍，以及她通过坚持与努力提升中文水平、融入中国文化的过程，并展现了这段跨文化经历对其世界观的积极影响与文化交流的普遍意义。 4. C【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“I felt like I was leaving a part of myself in China! I have integrated myself into the culture and connected with the people here”可知，卡莉斯塔·阿吉博拉已经融入到中国文化中并与当地人建立了联结，对中国产生了深厚的情感依恋，因此才会说出这句话。故选C。 5. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段“The language barrier, however, proved an even greater frustration.”以及“People often couldn't understand me when I first arrived in China”可知，最让她困扰的是频繁的无法顺畅表达、难以被他人理解的挫败感。故选D。 6. A【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段“a determination to improve, hours of practice”以及她从交流受阻到熟练运用中文、融入当地生活的转变可推知，她意志坚定且适应能力强。故选A。 7. C【解析】段落大意题。根据最后一段“though languages differ and customs vary, genuine connections between cultures go beyond borders; they are universal and shared”可推知，本段旨在说明阿吉博拉的经历展现了跨文化的普遍联结。故选C。 C篇 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了洗衣凝珠对环境的危害，洗衣凝珠虽便捷但并不环保，其外膜PVA塑料难以自然降解，会污染水体、土壤并进入食物链，引发环保组织呼吁禁用与加强研究。 8. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段“Laundry pods（洗衣凝珠）have quickly become popular among consumers. People enjoy the mess-free ease ...”可知，洗衣凝珠因其便捷性而受消费者欢迎。故选B。 9. B 【解析】词义猜测题。根据第二段“this plastic film can take in harmful chemicals and heavy metals, and then pass these pollutants up the food chain”可知，洗衣凝珠对环境不友好。根据画线词前“does not”可推知，该词的意思应是积极正向的。结合前一句“The outer film ... is made of PVA, a kind of plastic”以及下文“A study ... shows that over 75% of plastic pieces from these pods can be released into oceans, rivers and soil.”可知，这种塑料外膜无法在自然环境中被微生物分解，因此会以塑料碎片的形式进入水体与土壤。画线词指的就是“能被生物自然分解”，与B项意思一致。故选B。 10. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段“pass these pollutants up the food chain”以及第三段“entering our water and even our bodies”可知，PVA可携带污染物沿食物链传递，进入人体、水源。由此可推知，其对人类健康存在潜在风险。故选A。 11. D 【解析】主旨大意题。全文围绕洗衣凝珠含不可降解的PVA塑料薄膜引发环境与健康担忧展开。故选D。 D篇 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了诺贝尔奖得主神经科学家埃里克·坎德尔的研究，探讨了艺术、神经科学与心理学之间的深层联系，阐释了欣赏艺术时大脑的活动机制，以及艺术对心理健康的积极作用和治愈原理。 12. D 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段“Imagine standing in front of a painting, its colors and shapes pulling you into a world of emotion and thought. What is happening in your brain at that moment? And how can these experiences shape your mental health?”可知，作者先描绘欣赏画作的场景，随后提出两个问题，紧接着引出Eric Kandel的研究，目的是引起读者对文章主题“connections among art, neuroscience and psychology”的兴趣。故选D。 13. C 【解析】推理判断题。根据第四段“Engaging with art also stimulates neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to adapt — which is crucial for breaking rigid thought patterns caused by depression, anxiety or trauma.”可知，接触艺术能激发神经可塑性，有助于打破由心理问题造成的僵化思维模式，从而缓解精神痛苦。故选C。 14. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段“The integration of art into mental health care is supported by Kandel's scientific framework. ... art is more than aesthetics — it is a window into the human mind and a powerful tool for healing.”可知，作者认可艺术融入心理治疗的科学性与价值，对此持支持态度。故选A。 15. D 【解析】主旨大意题。全文围绕神经科学视角，阐述艺术如何作用于大脑并发挥心理治愈作用，核心是艺术对大脑的治愈机制及相关科学见解。由此可推知，D项最适合作文章标题。故选D。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 16-20 ADGEB 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了通过积极的日常习惯来提升自信的方法。 16. A 【解析】空前句提出“自信不是天生的”，空后句引出本文将介绍培养自信的方法。A项“In fact, it is a skill that can be developed”中的“it”指代上文的“confidence”，与前句形成转折递进，逻辑连贯，同时引出下文的具体方法。故选A。 17. D 【解析】本段的主题为练习感恩，空前建议“列感恩清单”，空后举例说明感恩的内容。D项“You can write down the things you are thankful for every day”既呼应“a gratitude list”，又衔接下文的举例，是对前一句的具体展开，话题一致，下文的“these”指代“the things”。故选D。 18. G 【解析】作者主张像对待朋友一样宽容自己，不要苛求完美。空前一句指出“你可能会对朋友宽容，为什么不对自己也这样？”G项强调“尽力”即可，接受自身状态的波动，这直接呼应了“不要对自己要求过高”和“宽容自己”的观点，符合放弃完美主义的核心思想。故选G。 19. E 【解析】上文说“与积极、支持你的人为伴”，下文说“和那些让你自我感觉良好的人一起制定计划”。E项“这些人帮助你专注于自己最好的品质”解释了积极人群的作用，其中的“These individuals”指代上文的“positive, supportive people”，逻辑连贯。故选E。 20. B 【解析】本段的主题为帮助他人，空后举例“like helping out in the soup kitchens or animal shelters”为付出时间的亲身行动。B项“选择一项你真正关心的事业(公益目标)做志愿者”为具体的志愿行为，与举例高度契合。故选B。 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) 21-25 A C B A D 26-30 B D A C D 31-35 A C B D C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，本文讲述了 13 岁少年 Arsh Pal 善良且有艺术天赋，通过画画、义卖、教老人绘画等方式做慈善，并获得戴安娜奖，立志用艺术改变世界、让艺术惠及更多人的故事。 21．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他有一个坚定的信念：每个人都能让世界变得更美好。A. firm坚定的；B. odd奇怪的；C. novel新颖的；D. ordinary普通的。根据后文“everyone can make the world a better place.”可知，他对这个信念很坚定，故选A。 22．考查动词短语辨析。句意：他立刻喜欢上了艺术——创作风景、动物画以及根据照片创作图像。A. stuck to坚持；B. majored in主修；C. took to喜欢上；D. took in吸收，理解。根据前文“Arsh’s artistic journey started at 8 when his relatives gave him watercolors as a birthday gift”可知，他立刻喜欢上了艺术，故选C。 23．考查动词短语辨析。句意：随着年龄的增长，他开始把自己的画送给周围的人，包括他母亲工作的养老院的老人们。A. showing off炫耀；B. giving away赠送；C. handing in上交；D. passing around传递。根据后文“his paintings to people around him”可知，他把画送给周围人，故选B。 24．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在参观护理中心时，Arsh注意到老人们看起来很孤独和沮丧。A. depressed沮丧的；B. thoughtful深思熟虑的；C. awkward尴尬的；D. panicked恐慌的。根据前文“looked lonely”可知，老人们还很沮丧，故选A。 25．考查动词词义辨析。句意：出于同情，他自愿给他们上绘画课，让他们高兴起来。A. refused拒绝；B. hesitated犹豫；C. continued继续；D. volunteered自愿。根据前文“Out of pity”以及后文“cheer them up”可知，他是自愿去做这件事，故选D。 26．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：后来，他有了一个绝妙的主意：卖掉他的作品为慈善事业筹款。A. unrealistic不切实际的；B. brilliant绝妙的；C. alternative可供选择的；D. critical关键的。根据后文“sell his works to raise money for charity.”可知，卖画筹款帮助他人是个很好的主意，brilliant符合语境，故选B。 27．考查动词词义辨析。句意：他首先选择了圣裘德儿童研究医院作为他慷慨之举的第一个接受者，设定了筹集1000美元的目标。A. invested投资；B. described描述；C. suspected怀疑；D. selected选择。根据后文“St Jude Children’s Research Hospital”这里指选择该医院作为接受筹款的对象，故选D。 28．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他首先选择了圣裘德儿童研究医院作为他慷慨之举的第一个接受者，设定了筹集1000美元的目标。A. generosity慷慨；B. participation参与；C. presentation展示；D. modesty谦虚。根据前文“sell his works to raise money for charity”可知，卖画筹款是慷慨的行为，故选A。 29．考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然因为他年纪小，每个人都有点怀疑他，但他实现了目标，让他们大吃一惊。A. praised赞扬；B. blamed责备；C. doubted怀疑；D. comforted安慰。根据后文“ecause of his young age”因为他年龄小，所以人们怀疑他能否达成目标，故选C。 30．考查动词词义辨析。句意：虽然因为他年纪小，每个人都有点怀疑他，但他实现了目标，让他们大吃一惊。A. denied否认；B. benefited使受益；C. inspired激励；D. astonished使惊讶。根据前文“because of his young age, he achieved his goal”可知，他达成了被人怀疑的目标，这让人们惊讶，故选D。 31．考查名词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，他已经筹集了超过15000美元，而且他近期没有停止的打算。A. intention打算；B. expectation期望；C. insight洞察力；D. ambition抱负。根据后文“quitting anytime soon”可知，他近期没打算停止，intention符合语境，故选A。 32．考查名词词义辨析。句意：Arsh已经因其巨大努力获得认可，他是9 — 25岁年龄段中仅有的180名获得戴安娜奖的年轻人之一。A. gifts礼物；B. feedback反馈；C. recognition认可；D. remarks评论。根据后文“he is one of just 180 young people aged 9 — 25 to receive the Diana Award.”可知，获得戴安娜奖是得到了认可，故选C。 33．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我获得这个奖项是因为戴安娜王妃认为年轻人有改变世界的潜力，”Arsh解释道。A. concept概念；B. potential潜力；C. feature特征；D. outlook展望。他年纪虽小却做了很多善事，证明年轻人有能力、有潜力改变世界，故选B。 34．考查动词词义辨析。句意：至于接下来做什么，Arsh希望继续画画，为帮助儿童的组织提供资金。A. join加入；B. evaluate评估；C. manage管理；D. fund为……提供资金。根据前文“setting a target of collecting $1,000.”以及“So far, he’s raised over $15,000”前文提到他卖画筹款，这里指为帮助儿童的组织提供资金，故选D。 35．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他还希望让每个人都能接触到艺术，坚守通过艺术改变世界的梦想。A. vivid生动的；B. fair公平的；C. accessible可接触到的；D. pleasant令人愉快的。根据前文“Blessed with both kindness and artistic talent, 13-year-old Arsh Pal has found a special way to help others — through painting.”可知，他还希望让每个人都能接触到艺术，故选C。 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 36. widely 37. features 38. established 39. with 40. but 41. artistic 42. submissions 43. involving 44. where 45. the 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道，文章主要讲述了上海图书馆东馆举办“蛇年”主题展览，展出270件艺术作品，涵盖非遗手工艺、数字技术创作等，展现蛇在中国文化中的智慧、重生寓意及多元艺术表达，并呈现数字化作品逐年增多的趋势。 36．考查副词。句意：作为中国传统十二生肖中的12种动物之一，蛇在中国文化中有着广泛的代表性，象征着智慧、复兴和敏捷。设空处作状语修饰动词，应填副词，表示“普遍地，广泛地”，即widely。故填widely。 37．考查时态和主谓一致。句意：展览展出了各种作品，包括艺术学生和戴敦邦、郑心耀等知名艺术家创作的绘画、漫画、插图、版画和数字艺术，以及拥有许多社交媒体粉丝的艺术家。根据上一句的“is represented”可知，此处动词为一般现在时，且主语exhibition为单数概念，所以谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填features。 38．考查形容词（过去分词）。句意：展览展出了各种作品，包括艺术学生和戴敦邦、郑心耀等知名艺术家创作的绘画、漫画、插图、版画和数字艺术，以及拥有许多社交媒体粉丝的艺术家。设空处在名词前面，故用establish的形容词化的过去分词作定语修饰artist，表达的意思为“资深的，知名的”。故填established。 39．考查介词。句意：在中国古代神话中，伏羲和女娲被认为是中国人的创造者，他们经常被描述为有人头的蛇。表示“有，具有……的特征”，使用介词with。故填with。 40．考查并列连词。句意：在中国文化中，正如一些人所认为的那样，蛇通常不代表邪恶，而是一种具有神秘力量的神圣生物。固定结构not…but…：不是……而是……。故填but。 41．考查形容词。句意：在其他文化中，我们可以看到蛇作为更新、治疗和保护的象征的更多样化的艺术创作形式。此处作定语，所以用形容词形式，表示“艺术的”。故填artistic。 42．考查名词的数。句意：在其他文化中，我们可以看到蛇作为更新、治疗和保护的象征的更多样化的艺术创作形式。由前文中的received around 6,000可知，这里应该用名词submission，且为复数形式，作宾语。故填submissions。 43．考查非谓语动词。句意：与此同时，组织者发现涉及数字技术的艺术品数量每年都在增加。现在分词作后置定语表主动修饰名词artworks。故填involving。 44．考查定语从句。句意：展览采用了上海视觉艺术学院学生的五楼空间设计，其中176幅数字处理的绘画和海报被排列成一条滑行的蛇的形状。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是the fifth-floor space, 从句缺少地点状语。故填where。 45．考查冠词。句意：展览采用了上海视觉艺术学院学生的五楼空间设计，其中176幅数字处理的绘画和海报被排列成一条滑行的蛇的形状。in the shape of ：呈……的形状。故填the。 第三部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 (满分15分)参考范文 A Healthy Lifestyle, a Better Life Nowadays, more and more people are realizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It is the foundation of a happy and successful life. A healthy lifestyle includes many aspects. First, we should have a balanced diet with more vegetables and fruits, and less junk food. Second, regular exercise is essential, such as running, swimming, or playing ball games. Third, enough sleep and a positive attitude towards life are also very important. By sticking to these good habits, we can strengthen our body, improve our study efficiency, and reduce the risk of getting ill. Let’s take action now! Start with small changes, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Remember, a healthy lifestyle leads to a better life. Let’s work together to create a healthier future for ourselves! 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。校英文报正举办以“A Healthy Lifestyle, a Better Life”为主题的征文活动，要求考生写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 意识到：realize→be aware of重要性：importance→significance包括：include→consist of坚持：stick to→persist in 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Nowadays, more and more people are realizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle. It is the foundation of a happy and successful life. 拓展句：Nowadays, more and more people are realizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle, which is the foundation of a happy and successful life. 【点睛】【高分句型1】By sticking to these good habits, we can strengthen our body, improve our study efficiency, and reduce the risk of getting ill.（运用了动名词作宾语） 【高分句型2】 Let’s work together to create a healthier future for ourselves!（运用了不定式作目的状语） 第二节（满分25分）参考范文 Upon entering the supply room, Mark’s heart sank as he saw the blue paint shelf was empty. “Mr. Thompson just restocked other colours yesterday,” Alex pointed to vibrant jars of purple and green. A sudden idea struck Mark. He remembered Mr. Thompson’s lesson about colour blending — blue could be created by mixing green and purple! With trembling hands, he combined the paints, gradually achieving the exact ocean blue hue he’d envisioned. Alex grinned, “You did it!” New energy surged through Mark as he rushed back to his canvas, brushes dancing with renewed determination. Two days later, Mark stood nervously beside his reborn painting at the exhibition. Instead of traditional blue tones, his landscape shimmered with unexpected depth from the blended colours. The art teacher’s eyes widened in recognition. “Creative problem-solving deserves extra credit,” Mr. Thompson announced, placing a golden star sticker on Mark’s work. Across the room, Alex gave a thumbs-up as sunlight broke through the clouds, making the painting’s unique blues glow like real seawater. Mark touched his now paint-free shirt, understanding that mistakes could lead to brighter masterpieces. 【导语】本文以马克在美术课上打翻颜料、破坏画作的意外为线索，讲述了他在好友亚历克斯的鼓励下，运用色彩理论重新调配颜料，最终在画展上凭借创新的海景画收获认可，领悟到失误也能催生美好成果的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写：   ①由第一段首句内容“走进补给室，马克看到蓝色颜料架上空空如也，心沉了下去。”可知，第一段可描写马克在绝望中想起老师关于色彩混合的教导，尝试用剩余颜料调配出理想的海洋蓝，在好友的鼓励下重燃信心完成画作的过程。   ②由第二段首句内容“两天后，马克紧张地站在画展上自己“重生”的画作旁。”可知，第二段可描写画作在展览上因独特的色彩运用获得老师赞赏，阳光与画作交相辉映，马克从中领悟到错误亦可转化为机遇的道理。   2. 续写线索：颜料架空空如也——回忆色彩理论——混合颜料成功——画展紧张等待——老师赞赏认可——领悟失误意义   3. 词汇激活 行为类  ①调配：combine/mix/blend  ②重燃：surge/rekindle/renew  ③认可：recognition/appreciation/approval   情绪类 ①紧张：nervously/anxiously/uneasily  ②惊喜：astonishment/surprise/amazement 【点睛】【高分句型1】With trembling hands, he combined the paints, gradually achieving the exact ocean blue hue he’d envisioned.（运用了现在分词短语作状语以及省略关系代词的定语从句修饰名词ocean blue hue）   【高分句型2】Mark touched his now paint-free shirt, understanding that mistakes could lead to brighter masterpieces.（运用了现在分词短语作状语以及that引导的宾语从句作understanding的宾语） 湛江市第二十一中学2025-2026学年度第二学期5月高二阶段性英语考试答案详解第 1 页 共 9 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 湛江市第二十一中学2025-2026学年度第二学期6月高二阶段性英语考试 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 With such a strong artistic heritage, it’s no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list. Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London Not your standard gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts is led by artists to promote not just the appreciation of art, but its practice. It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory (参与式的) experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways. Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park tries to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air. Set in hundreds of acres of West Yorkshire parkland, the park features sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century. Whitworth, Manchester After a sky-high £15 million development, the Whitworth is becoming one of the premier galleries in the north of England. Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露天平台), all waiting to be explored. Inside the gallery, you can view an exciting program of ever-changing exhibitions. 1. What is special about Royal Academy of Arts? A. It holds exhibitions in a traditional way. B. It occupies a vast space in the museum. C. It displays works by senior artists. D. It offers interactive experiences. 2. What do Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Whitworth have in common? A. They are small in scale. B. They offer outdoor settings. C. They feature modern works. D. They host exhibitions on an annual basis. 3. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A travel guidebook. B. A film magazine. C. A science report. D. A history book. B "I felt like I was leaving a part of myself in China! I have integrated myself into the culture and connected with the people here, even though the journey was really tough," said Calista Ajibola, an 18-year-old British student, who has just completed a two-year boarding school scholarship program in China, launched by the UK charity Engage with China. Yet her early days in China were far from easy. Culture shocks were striking for Ajibola. The endless high-rise apartments instead of low houses, the "motorcycle army" dominating the roads and the mosquito bites in the burning hot summer were all unusual for a British pupil. The language barrier, however, proved an even greater frustration. Though she had studied Mandarin for five years and achieved a top grade in her GCSE exam, she was rarely understood in real conversations. "People often couldn't understand me when I first arrived in China and would ask me to switch to English. I had scored a nine in my GCSE Mandarin exam, so it was incredibly frustrating, at times even disheartening," she recalled. But as time went on, armed with the courage to make mistakes, a determination to improve, hours of practice, and plenty of help from her Chinese teacher, she gradually mastered real-life communication. Eventually, her Mandarin reached the point where she could guide her family around China, chat with taxi drivers, bargain over prices, and sort out problems that came up. Looking back, she had no regrets about the difficult start. "If I had the chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing," she reflected. Now back in the UK, Ajibola carries more than language skills — she holds a "China literacy" that has broadened her worldviews. Her story is shared by 34 British students who have completed the program since 2023, with a third group set to depart soon. For Ajibola, that step led to a transformative chapter she would never forget — a quiet testament (证明) to the idea that though languages differ and customs vary, genuine connections between cultures go beyond borders; they are universal and shared. 4. Why did Calista Ajibola say "I felt like I was leaving a part of myself in China!"? A. She lost part of her cultural identity. B. She regretted her tough journey to China. C. She grew attached to China deeply. D. She struggled to adapt to life in China. 5. What troubled Ajibola most at first in China? A. Hot weather. B. Motorcycle dominance. C. Mosquito bites. D. Communication barriers. 6. Which of the following words can best describe Ajibola? A. Determined and adaptable. B. Outgoing and modest. C. Courageous and patient. D. Talented and humorous. 7. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us? A. More British students will join the program soon. B. Language ability is key to fitting into a new culture. C. Ajibola's experience shows a universal bond across cultures. D. Ajibola now works as a cultural bridge ambassador in Britain. C Laundry pods (洗衣凝珠) have quickly become popular among consumers. People enjoy the mess-free ease of these pre-measured bags that melt easily in the washing machine, so many have given up traditional liquid or powder detergent (洗涤剂). It is reported that more than 20 billion plastic laundry and dishwasher pods are used every year. But are they environmentally friendly? New research shows they may not be. The outer film of laundry pods is made of PVA, a kind of plastic that does not biodegrade. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health shows that over 75% of plastic pieces from these pods can be released into oceans, rivers and soil. In wastewater, this plastic film can take in harmful chemicals and heavy metals, and then pass these pollutants up the food chain. Environmental supporters point out that most consumers have no idea that laundry pods contain plastic. "People should know that pods are plastic and PVA is entering our water and even our bodies," says Julia Cohen of Plastic Pollution Coalition, a nonprofit group. The Plastic Pollution Coalition, together with Blueland, an eco-friendly cleaning product company, has asked the US Environmental Protection Agency to ban PVA in consumer goods. They hope to gain public support for their request. Sarah Paiji Yoo, co-founder of Blueland, said many industry experts knew these pods were not readily broken down, yet they still promoted their use. She added that there is little official research on where PVA ends up after washing, which is why Blueland supported the recent study. While the study reached no final conclusions, researchers have warned that with billions of pods being used yearly, further study is urgently needed. In their opinions, few studies have examined PVA's real behavior in nature, and more research is key to understanding its influence on human health and the environment. 8. What do we know about laundry pods? A. They have replaced all other cleaners. B. They are popular for their convenience. C. They will not produce any plastic waste. D. They cost less than traditional detergents. 9. What does the underlined word "biodegrade" in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Melt easily. B. Break down naturally. C. Wash away quickly. D. Mix completely. 10. What can be inferred about PVA from the text? A. It may pose hidden risks to human health. B. It is hard to detect in natural environments. C. It is widely studied for its environmental harm. D. It has been proven to destroy food chains directly. 11. What is the main idea of the text? A. Laundry pods enjoy great popularity around the world. B. Researchers call for more study on traditional detergents. C. Several companies are developing new cleaning products. D. The plastic film in laundry pods brings environmental worries. D Imagine standing in front of a painting, its colors and shapes pulling you into a world of emotion and thought. What is happening in your brain at that moment? And how can these experiences shape your mental health? Eric Kandel, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist, looks into these questions in his books, exploring the deep connections among art, neuroscience and psychology. Specifically, Kandel emphasizes that art's meaning emerges from the interaction between the work and the viewer's brain. Each person brings his or her own memories, emotions and cultural context to the experience, making it deeply personal. This mirrors a cornerstone of mental health care: Therapy (疗法) must be tailored to the individual, just as two people may interpret the same painting differently. When we experience art, multiple brain systems come alive. The visual and sensory systems decode colors and shapes. The limbic system (边缘系统), the brain's emotional center, stirs feelings like awe or sorrow. This multi-layered engagement makes art uniquely positioned to influence mental health. For those with depression, art can help them reconnect with the world; for those processing trauma (精神创伤), it provides a safe space to explore difficult emotions. Kandel highlights the shared principles of reductionism in art and science. Artists reduce complex ideas to essential elements, while neuroscientists break down brain processes into neural circuits (神经回路). This approach helps in mental health care: psychotherapy simplifies overwhelming emotions, and neuroscience informs targeted treatments. Engaging with art also stimulates neuroplasticity — the brain's ability to adapt — which is crucial for breaking rigid thought patterns caused by depression, anxiety or trauma. The integration of art into mental health care is supported by Kandel's scientific framework. Art therapy, mindful observation of art and developing empathy through art are practical applications. Kandel's work reminds us that art is more than aesthetics — it is a window into the human mind and a powerful tool for healing. 12. What is the main purpose of the questions in paragraph 1? A. To stress the effect of art on mental health. B. To explain the importance of neuroscience. C. To inspire readers to reflect on their feelings. D. To interest readers in the art-brain connection. 13. What can be inferred about neuroplasticity from paragraph 4? A. It is mainly aroused by artistic creation. B. It makes mental disorders harder to treat. C. It can be activated to ease mental sufferings. D. It causes rigid thought patterns in the brain. 14. What is the author's attitude towards integrating art into mental health care? A. Supportive. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Critical. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. The Link Between Emotion and Memory B. Eric Kandel's Achievements in Neuroscience C. Art Appreciation: A New Type of Psychotherapy D. Art Heals the Brain: Insights from Neuroscience 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，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。 Self-doubt and insecurity are emotions we all encounter at some point. The feeling of not fully trusting your own abilities can be overwhelming. Fortunately, confidence is not something you are born with. 16.______ Here are practical ways to boost your self-respect and face the world confidently. Practice gratitude. Recognizing all the good in your life helps you remember that you have a lot going for you. Start keeping a gratitude list to help you focus on the positives. 17.______ — these can be a kind message from a friend, a small success, or even a lovely moment in daily life. When you're feeling down, read through your list to lift your spirits. Let go of perfectionism. No one is perfect, so why hold yourself to such high standards? Set expectations for yourself as you would for your best friend. You are likely more forgiving with them, so why not do the same for yourself? 18.______ Surround yourself with positive, supportive people. 19.______ Spend time with the people in your life who leave you feeling awesome. Make plans with friends and family members who make you feel good about you. Help others. Being a positive force in the world boosts your self-confidence. One can make a positive impact by doing random acts of kindness and by lending a helping hand. 20.______, like helping out in the soup kitchens or animal shelters if you have the time. Helping others not only benefits those around you but also strengthens your sense of purpose and self-worth. A. In fact, it is a skill that can be developed B. Volunteer for a cause that you really care about C. Offering a helping hand to those in your immediate circle D. You can write down the things you are thankful for every day E. These individuals help you stay focused on your best qualities F. Don't be too hard on yourself if others around are much better than you G. All you can do is your best, and it's okay if some days your best is a little less 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。 Blessed with both kindness and artistic talent, 13-year-old Arsh Pal has found a special way to help others — through painting. He held a(n) 21 belief: everyone can make the world a better place. Arsh’s artistic journey started at 8 when his relatives gave him watercolors as a birthday gift. He 22 art instantly — creating landscapes, animal pictures and images from photographs. As he grew older, he started 23 his paintings to people around him, including the elders at a nursing home where his mother works. While visiting the care centre, Arsh noticed that the elders looked lonely and 24 . Out of pity, he 25 to give them painting lessons to cheer them up. Later, he had a(n) 26 idea: sell his works to raise money for charity. He first 27 St Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the first receiver of his 28 , setting a target of collecting $1,000. Though everybody kind of 29 him because of his young age, he achieved his goal and 30 them. Over the next four years, Arsh continued selling his paintings for charity. So far, he’s raised over $15,000, and he has no 31 of quitting anytime soon. Arsh has already received 32 for his great efforts and he is one of just 180 young people aged 9 — 25 to receive the Diana Award. “I received the Award because Princess Diana thought young people have the 33   to change the world,” Arsh explained. As for what’s next, Arsh hopes to go on painting to 34 organizations that help children. He also wants to make art 35 to everyone, staying true to his dream of changing the world through art. 21．A．firm B．odd C．novel D．ordinary 22．A．stuck to B．majored in C．took to D．took in 23．A．showing off B．giving away C．handing in D．passing around 24．A．depressed B．thoughtful C．awkward D．panicked 25．A．refused B．hesitated C．continued D．volunteered 26．A．unrealistic B．brilliant C．Alternative D．critical 27．A．invested B．described C．suspected D．selected 28．A．generosity B．participation C．presentation D．modesty 29．A．praised B．blamed C．doubted D．comforted 30．A．denied B．benefited C．inspired D．astonished 31．A．intention B．expectation C．insight D．ambition 32．A．gifts B．feedback C．recognition D．remarks 33．A．concept B．potential C．feature D．outlook 34．A．join B．evaluate C．manage D．fund 35．A．vivid B．fair C．accessible D．pleasant 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。 An exhibition at Shanghai Library East celebrates the Year of the Snake with 270 artworks, from pieces using handicrafts recognized as intangible cultural heritage to cartoons, posters and sculptures created with digital technology. As one of 12 animals in the traditional Chinese zodiac, the snake is 36 (wide) represented in Chinese culture, symbolizing intelligence, revival and swiftness. The exhibition 37 (feature) various works, including paintings, cartoons, illustrations, engravings and digital art created by art students and 38 (establish) artists like Dai Dunbang and Zheng Xinyao, as well as artists who have many social media followers. In ancient Chinese mythology, Fuxi and Nüwa, believed to be the creators of Chinese people, are often described as snakes 39 human heads. In Chinese culture, as some believe, the snake does not usually represent evil 40 is a sacred creature with mysterious powers. In other cultures, we can see more diverse representations of the snake as emblems of renewal, healing and protection. The snake, with its rich connotations (内涵) and simple, flexible form, is also a versatile (多功能的) image for 41 (art) creations, as the organizers received around 6,000 42 (submit) from home and abroad within a month. Meanwhile, organizers found the number of artworks 43 (involve) digital technology increased each year. The exhibition adopted the design for the fifth-floor space from students of the Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, 44 176 digitally processed paintings and posters are arranged in 45 shape of a slithering snake. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 假定你是李华，你校英文报正举办以“A Healthy Lifestyle, a Better Life”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： （1）健康生活方式的重要性； （2）具体做法； （3）发出倡议。 注意：1.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 2.标题已经给出。 A Healthy Lifestyle, a Better Life ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 “Mark, what a mess!”Mr. Thompson, the art teacher, shouted as he surveyed the paint-splattered (泼洒). Mark looked down at his paint-covered clothes and the paint on the floor. His face turned bright red, and he whispered, “I’m sorry, Mr. Thompson. I was trying to mix the perfect shade of ocean blue for my seascape (海景) painting, but I accidentally knocked over the paint bottle.” The students around him laughed quietly, and Mark felt a lump (肿块) form in his throat. It was the school’s annual art exhibition coming up, and this painting was his entry. Now, not only was his work destroyed, but he had also made a huge mess in the art room. Mr. Thompson sighed, “Clean this up immediately, Mark. And I hope you can fix your painting before the deadline. Remember what we learned about colour theory last week —sometimes unexpected combinations lead to the most beautiful results.” With his head hung low, Mark cleaned the floor. When he finally sat back down to his painting, he realized that most of the blue paint was gone, and the canvas was made dirty. The once-promising seascape now looked like a chaotic mess. Mark bit his lip, his eyes welling up with tears. He glanced around the room, seeing his classmates focused on their nearly-finished masterpieces. Just then, the school bell rang, signalling the end of the art class. Mark slowly packed his things. As he walked out of the art room, the grey sky outside seemed to mirror his mood. A light rain started to fall, and Mark pulled up his hood (风帽), not caring that the raindrops were making dark spots on his already-dirty clothes. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn’t notice his best friend, Alex, walking beside him. “Hey, Mark, what’s wrong?” Alex asked, with an expression of concern on his face. Mark told him everything. “I spent hours trying to get that perfect blue for the ocean waves,” Mark sighed. “Without it, my whole painting is ruined.” Alex patted him on the back and said, “Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out. Let’s go to the art supply room and see if there’s any blue paint left.” 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。 Upon entering the supply room, Mark’s heart sank as he saw the blue paint shelf was empty. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Two days later, Mark stood nervously beside his reborn painting at the exhibition. _________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 湛江市第二十一中学2025-2026学年度第二学期5月高二阶段性英语考试 第 1 页 共 7 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $