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揭阳第二中学 2025-2026学年度第二学期高二级第二次段考英语科试卷 第I卷 选择题 一、阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2.5分，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, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Smart Moves (智慧出行) for a Connected Community Shared mobility (共享出行) is widely recognized as a key contributor to sustainable urban development, offering a greener alternative to people’s travel. To directly address residents’ practical travel challenges like inconvenient daily commutes (通勤) and high family trip costs, our city has launched the Community Shared Mobility Program. The program provides a diverse range of vehicles, including e-bikes with adjustable seats, lightweight e-scooters (电动滑板车), and family cars that can be fitted with child seats upon request. You can access these through the official app, 24/7 hotline, or service stations, where cash payments are also accommodated for greater convenience, Program Details Accessible Vehicles Seating Time Frame Rate / hour E-bikes & e-scooters 1 Off season $6 Peak season $8 Other types of vehicles 4 Off season $25 Peak season $40 Note: The peak season is during official holidays and summer vacation (June 15 to August 31); other times are in the off-season. Book & Return ·Book at least 1 hour ahead, with a maximum usage of 8-hour per trip. ·Overtime is charged at 1.5x the hourly rate and billed by the hour. ·Return to a service station or flexible parking zone shown in the app. Who Can Join? The program is open to anyone aged 18 or above. A comprehensive instruction book is provided on the official app for all new users. Furthermore, additional support is available for seniors and the disabled to ensure that the program remains accessible to a broad group. For more information, visit www.mobility.com or the service center at 5 Central Street. 1. What is the purpose of the program? A. To enrich the citizens’ leisure life. B. To boost the sales of electric cars. C. To solve travel issues for residents. D. To advertise an energy-saving app. 2. How much does it cost to rent an e-bike for 8.5 hours in July? A. $64. B. $68. C. $70. D. $76. 3. What is offered to new users of the program? A. A deep discount. B. A detailed guide. C. A free trial period. D. A welcome bonus. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了城市社区共享出行计划的目的、车辆类型、收费标准及使用规则。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“To directly address residents’ practical travel challenges like inconvenient daily commutes (通勤) and high family trip costs, our city has launched the Community Shared Mobility Program.(为了直接解决居民的实际出行挑战，如日常通勤不便和家庭出行成本高昂，我市推出了社区共享出行计划)”可知，该计划的目的是解决居民的出行问题。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格中信息可知，“E-bikes & e-scooters”在“Peak season(旅游旺季)”的费率为$8/小时；结合表格下信息“Note: The peak season is during official holidays and summer vacation (June 15 to August 31) (旺季为法定节假日和暑假（6月15日至8月31日）)”可知，7月属于旺季，电动自行车费率为$8/小时；再结合“Book & Return”部分中“Book at least 1 hour ahead, with a maximum usage of 8-hour per trip.(至少提前1小时预订，每次行程最多使用8小时)”和“Overtime is charged at 1.5x the hourly rate and billed by the hour. (超时按每小时1.5倍计算，并按小时计费)”可知，8.5小时包含8小时正常使用和0.5小时超时，费用为8×$8 + 0.5×$8×1.5 = $64 + $6 = $70。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Who Can Join?”部分中“A comprehensive instruction book is provided on the official app for all new users. (官方应用程序为所有新用户提供全面的使用手册)”可知，新用户可获得详细指南。 B It took two years of training and effort, but in February, Mia, a 12-year-old girl, finally reached her goal of becoming the youngest female Master Scuba Diver in the US. This title represents a level of skill that even many adult divers never reach. And most divers only get the basic Open Water Diver certificate. When Mia was young, she learned that her mother had become an Open Water Diver in high school. Mia decided she wanted to become a diver, too. However, the youngest age to start training is 10. On her 10th birthday, Mia began her journey by getting her Open Water Diver certificate. Her instructors were impressed with her energy and drive. “She sets her mind to something and gets it done,” said Seamus Hastings, one of her instructors. Over the next two years, Mia took several advanced courses, including first aid, how to find her way underwater, and how to identify fish. She also finished 78 dives, far more than the 50 required for the Master Scuba Diver title. But Mia had to wait for her last two courses — Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver. That’s because you have to be at least 12 years old to earn these certificates. In February, Mia and her family traveled to Mexico. A week later, Mia passed the Advanced Open Water Diver course after completing her first night dive. The next day of her birthday, when she was officially 12, Mia finished the Rescue Diver course. The hardest part of the course was raising an injured adult diver to the surface and helping them breathe again. Mia found this challenging but managed to succeed. Mia is proud of her achievement but she doesn’t plan to stop there. She hopes to continue her diving education and become an ocean biologist in the future. She’s particularly interested in labeling and tracking sharks. 4. What inspired Mia to be a diver? A. Her family’s requirement. B. Her desire to explore the ocean. C. Her mother’s experience. D. Her interest in being an ocean biologist. 5. What made Mia delay taking her last two courses? A. Age restriction. B. Lack of required training. C. Financial issues. D. Academic commitments. 6. In what order did Mia complete her diving courses? A. Night dive, Rescue Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver. B. Rescue Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, night dive. C. Advanced Open Water Diver, night dive, Rescue Diver. D. Night dive, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver. 7. Which of the following best describes Mia? A. Open-minded and talented. B. Dynamic and determined. C. Responsible and humble. D. Strong-willed and sympathetic. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了12岁的米娅受母亲影响学习潜水，历经两年训练，成为美国最年轻的女性水肺潜水大师，她还打算继续深造，立志成为海洋生物学家。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“When Mia was young, she learned that her mother had become an Open Water Diver in high school. Mia decided she wanted to become a diver, too.(小时候，米娅得知母亲高中时就已成为一名开放水域潜水员。她下定决心，也想成为一名潜水员。)”可知，米娅母亲的经历激励她成为一名潜水员。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“But Mia had to wait for her last two courses — Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver. That’s because you have to be at least 12 years old to earn these certificates.(然而，米娅却不得不等待最后两门课程——高级开放水域潜水员和救援潜水员的考试。因为这两项证书要求申请人至少年满12岁。)”可知，年龄限制让米娅推迟了修读最后两门课程。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“A week later, Mia passed the Advanced Open Water Diver course after completing her first night dive. The next day of her birthday, when she was officially 12, Mia finished the Rescue Diver course.(一周后，米娅在完成首次夜间潜水后通过了高级开放水域潜水员课程。生日的第二天，也就是她正式满12岁的那天，米娅完成了救援潜水员课程。)”可知，米娅完成潜水课程的顺序是：首次夜潜 → 通过进阶开放水域潜水课程 → 完成救援潜水课程。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Her instructors were impressed with her energy and drive. “She sets her mind to something and gets it done,” said Seamus Hastings, one of her instructors.(她的教练们对她的精力和毅力印象深刻。“只要她下定决心，就能把事情做到位，”她的教练之一西缪斯·黑斯廷斯说道。)”可推知，米娅是一个充满活力且意志坚定的人。 C In the digital age, the rapid development of AI, VR and AR technologies has greatly changed the way people read and appreciate literary works, making the traditional literary reading more interactive and interesting. More and more readers, especially teenagers, begin to accept and love the new digital reading methods, which have become a new trend in literary spread. One of the most popular digital reading methods is immersive reading. With the help of VR and AR devices, readers can “step into” the vivid scenes described in novels, poems and plays directly. For example, when reading Qu Yuan’s Li Sao, readers can see the beautiful scenery of the ancient Chu State and feel the poet’s strong emotions of patriotism. The 2026 Spring Festival Gala used this technology to present classic Chinese poems, which made the poems more vivid and easy to understand for the audience of all ages. Another popular trend is AI-assisted reading. AI can automatically explain difficult words, phrases and historical background knowledge in classic literary works, which helps students and new readers understand the works better and faster. Some reading apps even turn classic literary works into short animated plays or gentle songs, combining literature with music and painting. This creative form makes traditional literature more lively and attractive to young people. However, some people worry that digital reading may make people lose the habit of reading paper books, and the sense of touch and immersion brought by paper books can never be replaced by digital devices. Experts point out that the key is to balance digital reading and traditional reading. Technology is just a tool to help people fall in love with literature, and the true beauty and value of literary works themselves will never change with the form of reading. 8. What can we learn about the use of VR and AR in literary reading from the text? A. It transforms classic poems into animated plays or songs. B. It is more popular among the elderly than among younger generations. C. It was first introduced to the public through the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. D. It enables readers to visually experience the settings of literary works. 9. Why does the author mention the 2026 Spring Festival Gala in paragraph 2? A. To provide a concrete example of how immersive reading works in practice. B. To illustrate the widespread commercial application of VR devices. C. To criticize the overuse of technology in traditional culture shows. D. To compare the differences between TV shows and digital reading apps. 10. How does AI-assisted reading help readers according to the text? A. By writing new literary works for readers automatically. B. By reducing the time needed for reading any books significantly. C. By providing explanations for difficult elements in classic works. D. By discouraging the use of paper books among young students. 11. What can be inferred about the experts’ view on digital and traditional reading? A. They believe digital reading will soon make paper books disappear. B. They see technology as a helpful tool rather than a replacement. C. They think the true value of literature lies in the reading form. D. They consider the sense of touch from paper books to be unimportant. 【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是数字技术（VR/AR、AI）正在改变人们阅读和欣赏文学作品的方式，让传统文学变得更互动、更有趣，但同时也需要与传统纸质阅读保持平衡。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“With the help of VR and AR devices, readers can “step into” the vivid scenes described in novels, poems and plays directly. For example, when reading Qu Yuan’s Li Sao, readers can see the beautiful scenery of the ancient Chu State and feel the poet’s strong emotions of patriotism. (借助VR和AR设备，读者可以直接“走进”小说、诗歌和戏剧中描述的生动场景。例如，在阅读屈原的《离骚》时，读者可以看到古代楚国的美丽风光，感受到诗人强烈的爱国情感。)”可知，我们能了解到VR和AR 在文学阅读中的应用是它能让读者通过视觉体验到文学作品中的场景。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“One of the most popular digital reading methods is immersive reading. (最受欢迎的数字阅读方式之一是沉浸式阅读。)”以及“The 2026 Spring Festival Gala used this technology to present classic Chinese poems, which made the poems more vivid and easy to understand for the audience of all ages. (2026年春节联欢晚会运用这项技术呈现经典中国诗词，使诗词更加生动易懂，让各个年龄段的观众都能轻松欣赏。)”可知，作者在第二段提及2026年春晚的目的是为沉浸式阅读在实际中如何应用提供具体例子。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“AI can automatically explain difficult words, phrases and historical background knowledge in classic literary works, which helps students and new readers understand the works better and faster. (AI可以自动解释经典文学作品中的难词、短语以及历史背景知识，帮助学生和新读者更快、更深入地理解作品。)”可知，AI 辅助阅读可以为经典作品中的难点内容提供解释。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Experts point out that the key is to balance digital reading and traditional reading. Technology is just a tool to help people fall in love with literature, and the true beauty and value of literary works themselves will never change with the form of reading. (专家指出，关键在于平衡数字阅读与传统阅读。技术只是帮助人们爱上文学的工具，而文学作品本身真正的美感和价值，不会因阅读形式的改变而改变。)”可知，关于专家对数字阅读和传统阅读的看法，可推断出他们将技术视为有用的工具而非替代品。 D 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. Yoo 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 【答案】12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了洗衣凝珠虽受欢迎，但其塑料薄膜带来环境担忧。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“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).(人们喜欢这些预先测量好的袋子所带来的无杂乱的便利，它们在洗衣机中很容易溶解，因此许多人放弃了传统的液体或粉末洗涤剂)”可知，洗衣凝珠因其便利性而受欢迎。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“The outer film of laundry pods is made of PVA, a kind of plastic that does not biodegrade.(洗衣凝珠的外膜是由聚乙烯醇（PVA）制成的，这是一种不会biodegrade的塑料)”以及划线词后文“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.(发表在《国际环境研究与公共卫生杂志》上的一项研究表明，这些凝珠中超过75%的塑料碎片会释放到海洋、河流和土壤中)”可知，洗衣凝珠的外膜不会自然分解，所以超过75%的塑料碎片会释放到海洋、河流和土壤中，故推测biodegrade意为“自然分解”。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“In wastewater, this plastic film can take in harmful chemicals and heavy metals, and then pass these pollutants up the food chain.(在废水中，这种塑料薄膜会吸收有害化学物质和重金属，然后将这些污染物传递到食物链中)”可推知，PVA可能对人体健康构成潜在风险。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段中“But are they environmentally friendly? New research shows they may not be.(但它们环保吗？新的研究表明它们可能并不环保)”以及后文对洗衣凝珠的外膜PVA这种塑料不会自然分解，会释放到海洋、河流和土壤中，从而带来环境问题的描述可知，文章主要讲述了洗衣凝珠中的塑料薄膜带来的环境问题。 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。 The Power of Small Steps In a world that often celebrates big achievements and overnight success, it’s easy to overlook the power of small, consistent steps. Many of us set grand goals, only to feel discouraged when progress is slow or invisible, failing to realise that lasting success is rarely built in a flash. ____16____ Small steps are the building blocks of great things. Think about how a seed grows into a tall tree. It doesn’t happen in a day. ____17____ Every day, it absorbs sunlight and water, pushing its roots deeper into the soil, until one day, it stands tall and strong, a proof of patience and persistence (坚持). Our goals are like that seed — they need time and daily care. ____18____ For example, if your goal is to improve your English, reading a short passage every day is better than trying to finish a thick book in one weekend. The former builds a habit; the latter often leads to burnout. Consistency is key, and small steps make consistency possible by keeping the task manageable. Another advantage of small steps is that they reduce anxiety. When you take on a huge task, it’s natural to feel nervous. ____19____ However, breaking it into small steps helps. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment with each small win, which will motivate you to keep going. This positive cycle can turn even the most difficult goal into something manageable. Small steps teach a growth lesson. ____20____ So, the next time you’re faced with a big goal, don’t be afraid to start small. Remember, every great journey begins with a single step. A. Small steps help form good habits. B. We may even give up before starting. C. Work on the huge task a little bit daily. D. It changes quietly and steadily underground. E. But small steps have the power to change this. F. Small steps can by no means change the situation. G. They remind us that progress, not perfection, is what matters. 【答案】16. E 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要论述小步骤的力量，强调坚持小事能积累成功、缓解焦虑、助力成长。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Many of us set grand goals, only to feel discouraged when progress is slow or invisible, failing to realise that lasting success is rarely built in a flash.(我们很多人设定宏伟目标，却因进展缓慢或看不见而气馁，没意识到持久的成功很少一蹴而就)”可知，上文提及设定大目标的弊端，空处应引出小步骤的作用形成转折，E选项“But small steps have the power to change this.(但小步骤有能力改变这种情况)”承接上文弊端，引出下文小步骤的意义，符合语境。故选E项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“It doesn’t happen in a day.(这不是一天就能实现的)”和下文“Every day, it absorbs sunlight and water, pushing its roots deeper into the soil(它每天吸收阳光和水分，把根往土壤深处扎)”可知，空处描述种子默默生长的状态，D选项“It changes quietly and steadily underground.(它在地下安静而稳定地生长变化)”衔接种子生长的前后文，符合语境。故选D项。 【18题详解】 根据下文“For example, if your goal is to improve your English, reading a short passage every day is better than trying to finish a thick book in one weekend. The former builds a habit(例如，如果你的目标是提高英语，每天读一篇短文比周末读完一本厚书更好，前者能养成习惯)”可知，本段围绕小步骤与习惯养成展开，A选项“Small steps help form good habits.(小步骤有助于养成好习惯)”总起本段，符合语境。故选A项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“When you take on a huge task, it’s natural to feel nervous.(当你承担一项艰巨任务时，感到紧张是很自然的)”可知，上文提及面对大任务的焦虑情绪，空处进一步说明这种情绪带来的后果，B选项“We may even give up before starting.(我们甚至可能在开始前就放弃)”承接上文紧张情绪，引出后文拆分小任务的解决办法，符合语境。故选B项。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Small steps teach a growth lesson.(小步骤能教会我们成长的道理)”可知，空处具体阐述小步骤带来的成长启示，G选项“They remind us that progress, not perfection, is what matters.(它们提醒我们，重要的是进步，而不是完美)”解释小步骤的成长意义，衔接下文总结，符合语境。故选G项。 二、 完形填空（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The players on the Academy basketball team knew something was wrong. Their coach, Brendan King, who never ___21___ them on weekends, urged them back to the gym. They had won the championship the night before, yet now they felt somewhat ___22___. “We actually lost to Apache 43 — 42,” King announced. “The recordkeeper ___23___ the score.” All fell silent. “But this doesn’t ___24___ how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here.” ___25___, it was a bitter pill for them to swallow. Within 20 minutes’ debating, the whole team ___26___ to turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champions, Apache. The game had been physical and ___27___. Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter, when Apache pulled away by 14 points. The Academy players, ___28___ to give up and fought back hard, hitting shot after shot. Ultimately, they hit a 3-point buzzer-beater (压哨球) to top Apache by a point. The players ___29___, but strangely King had a sinking feeling. That night, he replayed the game tape carefully, counting every ____30____. His gut (直觉) was right: An Academy shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle. The next morning, he ____31____ the basketball officials before addressing his ____32____. With his team’s support, King drove to Apache to ____33____ the trophy. “I know we didn’t have to do this,” King says. “But for us ____34____ means far more than a trophy. Apache earned their champion ____35____, and we earned ours here.” 21. A. contacted B. followed C. praised D. welcomed 22. A. relieved B. awkward C. excited D. nervous 23. A. disregarded B. miscounted C. disallowed D. misinterpreted 24. A. reflect on B. bring out C. take away D. make for 25. A. Still B. Moreover C. Instead D. Therefore 26. A. managed B. decided C. pretended D. struggled 27. A. balanced B. casual C. intense D. flexible 28. A. learned B. tended C. hesitated D. refused 29. A. sweated B. erupted C. nodded D. escaped 30. A. point B. shot C. touch D. pass 31. A. blamed B. questioned C. alerted D. lectured 32. A. families B. assistants C. fans D. players 33. A. exchange B. deliver C. reclaim D. display 34. A. integrity B. effort C. reputation D. determination 35. A. on camera B. in sight C. on court D. in time 【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述学院篮球队在教练发现比赛比分误判后，全队决定将冠军奖杯交给真正的冠军阿帕奇队，展现了他们对诚信的坚守。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们的教练布伦丹·金，周末从不联系他们，却催促他们回到体育馆。A. contacted联系；B. followed跟随；C. praised赞扬；D. welcomed欢迎。根据后文“urged them back to the gym”可知，教练平时周末不联系他们，这次却催促他们回体育馆，形成对比。故选A项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们前一天晚上赢得了冠军，但现在他们却有些紧张。A. relieved宽慰的；B. awkward尴尬的；C. excited兴奋的；D. nervous紧张的。根据上文“Their coach, Brendan King, who never _____ them on weekends, urged them back to the gym.”可知，教练周末催促他们回体育馆，以及后文宣布比分有误，所以队员们此时心里是紧张的。故选D项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：记录员把比分算错了。A. disregarded忽视；B. miscounted误算；C. disallowed不允许；D. misinterpreted误解。根据前文“We actually lost to Apache 43 - 42”可知，实际比分与之前宣布的不同，是记录员算错了比分。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但这并不影响我对你们的骄傲之情，以及我们为走到这一步付出了多少努力。A. reflect on反思；B. bring out使显现；C. take away带走，影响；D. make for走向，有助于。根据前文“We actually lost to Apache”和后文“how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here.”可知，他们实际上输了比赛，但这不影响教练对队员的骄傲之情。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，这对他们来说仍是一颗难以下咽的苦果。A. Still仍然，尽管如此；B. Moreover此外；C. Instead反而；D. Therefore因此。根据后文“it was a bitter pill for them to swallow.”可知，虽然教练表达了对队员的肯定，但队员们还是觉得难以接受比分误判的事实。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过20分钟的讨论，整个球队决定把奖杯交给真正的冠军，阿帕奇队。A. managed设法做成；B. decided决定；C. pretended假装；D. struggled挣扎。根据“Within 20 minutes’ debating”可知，经过讨论球队做出了决定。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这场比赛对抗激烈。A. balanced平衡的；B. casual随意的；C. intense激烈的；D. flexible灵活的。根据后文“Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter”可知，比分一直交替上升，比赛很激烈。故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：学院队的队员们拒绝放弃，奋力反击，投进一个又一个球。A. learned学习；B. tended倾向；C. hesitated犹豫；D. refused拒绝。根据后文“fought back hard”可知，队员们拒绝放弃。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：队员们欢呼起来，但奇怪的是，金教练有一种不祥的预感。A. sweated出汗；B. erupted爆发（欢呼等）；C. nodded点头；D. escaped逃跑。根据前文“Ultimately, they hit a 3-point buzzer-beater (压哨球) to top Apache by a point.”可知，球队最后投进压哨球获胜，队员们应该是欢呼起来。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那天晚上，他仔细重放了比赛录像，数着每一分。A. point分；B. shot投篮；C. touch接触；D. pass传球。根据前文““We actually lost to Apache 43 - 42,” King announced. ”可知，比分有误，教练重看录像应是数每一分来确认比分。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，在向队员们说明情况之前，他通知了篮球官员。A. blamed责备；B. questioned询问；C. alerted使……认识到；D. lectured演讲，训斥。根据后文“the basketball officials”可知，教练发现比分问题后，先通知篮球官员。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，在向队员们说明情况之前，他通知了篮球官员。A. families家人；B. assistants助手；C. fans粉丝；D. players队员。根据前文“urged them back to the gym.”可知，教练召集队员回体育馆宣布比分有误，这里是在向队员说明情况前通知官员。故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在球队的支持下，金教练开车去阿帕奇队送去奖杯。A. exchange交换；B. deliver递送；C. reclaim拿回；D. display展示。根据前文“With his team’s support”可知，球队决定把奖杯交给阿帕奇队，这里是教练去送奖杯。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但对我们来说，诚信远比一个奖杯重要。A. integrity诚信；B. effort努力；C. reputation名声；D. determination决心。根据前文“With his team’s support, King drove to Apache to ____ the trophy.”可知，球队主动归还奖杯，体现的是诚信。故选A项。 【35题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：阿帕奇队在球场上赢得了他们的冠军，而我们在这里赢得了我们的（诚信）。A. on camera在镜头前；B. in sight在视线内；C. on court在球场上；D. in time及时。根据前文“We actually lost to Apache 43 - 42”可知，阿帕奇队在球场上通过比赛赢得冠军。故选C项。 第 II 卷非选择题 三、词汇（选择性必修四 Unit2 - Unit3）（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 36. They have a s________ and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】straightforward##traightforward 【解析】 【详解】句意：他们对生活抱有直率、随和的态度，他们的友善和热情使我无论走到哪里都感到宾至如归。根据“free-and-easy attitude towards life”以及“friendliness and warmth”可推知，他们对待生活的态度是直率的；结合首字母提示，用形容词straightforward作定语，意为“直率的，坦率的”。 37. It has to be the kangaroo, as it has a wide ________ (分布) throughout the country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】distribution 【解析】 【详解】句意：那一定是袋鼠，因为它在全国分布广泛。根据“a”以及中文提示“分布”可知，此空是名词distribution，作宾语。 38. They sleep and drink milk in that ________ (临时的), protected environment until they are about seven or eight months old. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 【答案】temporary 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词。句意：它们在那个临时的、受保护的环境中睡觉和喝奶，直到它们长到七八个月大。根据汉语提示“临时的”可知，此处应填入形容词temporary“临时的”，来修饰名词environment，表示该环境是暂时的、非永久的。故填temporary。 39. Its eggs h________ after about ten days, and then the baby platypus nurses from its mother like all other mammals. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】hatch##atch 【解析】 【详解】句意：它的卵大约十天后孵化，然后小鸭嘴兽会像其他所有哺乳动物一样吸食母乳。根据复数主语“Its eggs”、并列句中谓语“nurses”以及首字母提示可知，此空是hatch，意为“孵化”。 40. It has a ________ (能力) to find food in the water by using electrical sensors in its bill. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】ability 【解析】 【详解】句意：它能够利用喙上的电子传感器在水中觅食。表示“能力”应用名词ability，空前有不定冠词a修饰，此处使用单数名词。 41. Marco Polo’s t________ inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】travels##ravels 【解析】 【详解】句意：马可・波罗的游记激励欧洲探险家寻找自西向东的海上航线。根据“Marco Polo’s”、“explorers”以及首字母提示可知，此处是名词复数travels，表示“游历，游记”，作主语。 42. A trading route across the sea was also ________ (拓展) along the coasts of the Indian Ocean. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】extended 【解析】 【详解】句意：一条海上贸易路线也沿着印度洋海岸被拓展。表示“拓展”应用动词extend，主语a trading route与extend是被动关系，空前已有was，此处填过去分词extended构成一般过去时的被动语态。 43. Although China w________ from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】withdrew##ithdrew 【解析】 【详解】句意：尽管中国在1433年后不再开展远洋远航，但这些陆海通道数世纪以来始终是不同文化间活跃的交流渠道。根据时间状语“after 1433”、“from”、“Although..., remained active”以及首字母提示可知，此空是动词过去式withdrew。withdraw from是固定搭配，意为“退出”。 44. African r________ families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. (根据首字母单词拼写) 【答案】royal##oyal 【解析】 【详解】句意：非洲王室家族赠送长颈鹿等礼物作为友好的表示，以此换取黄金、丝绸和香料。根据首字母提示以及“families”可知，此空是形容词royal作定语，意为“王室的”。 45. The sea is home to life, not human beings’ ________(财产). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 【答案】possessions 【解析】 【详解】考查名词。句意：海洋是生命的家园，不是人类的财产。根据“human beings’”可知该空用名词，根据句意和汉语提示，可知名词possession符合题意，“财产”多用复数，故填possessions。 四、语法填空（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。 Flower arrangement is the ____46____ (combine) of several elements to produce visually pleasing display of fresh, silk, or dried flowers. General design principles include balance and harmony, ____47____ often involves the use of light, space, and accent. Different parts of the world use ____48____ (variety) design techniques for flower arrangement. The art of Chinese traditional flower arrangement, originally ___49___ (serve) as offerings at temples and decorations in the palace, has survived over the centuries. “With ____50____ history of more than 3,000 years, the image of flower arrangement sometimes is still limited bunches of flowers in flower shops. That’s a pity.” Zhang Yan, a master of the art, said. Therefore, in recent years Zhang has been devotedly popularizing the traditional flower arrangement, hoping people will be familiar ____51____ the art, take pride in its long history and hold an ability ___52___ (appreciate) the beauty in life. In Zhang’s view, Chinese traditional flower arrangement is not only a decoration, but a form of psychological treatment ___53___ (true) effective for modern busy bees. The art emphasizes simplicity, and the arranger must decide on ___54___ is really necessary in his or her work and life. When the arranger fully understands what they want, the healing effect of the art ___55___ (realize). 【答案】46. combination 47. which 48. various 49. serving 50. a 51. with 52. to appreciate 53. truly 54. what 55. will be realized 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了插花艺术，特别是中国传统的插花技艺，及其对现代生活的意义和心理治疗作用。 【46题详解】 考查名词。句意：插花是几种元素的结合，以产生新鲜、丝绸或干花的视觉愉悦展示。结合空格前的the和空格后的of可知本空用名词combination表示“结合”，作表语。故填combination。 【47题详解】 考查关系代词。句意：一般设计原则包括平衡和谐，这通常涉及光、空间和重点的使用。本空用关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词design principles，且在从句中作主语。故填which。 【48题详解】 考查形容词。句意：世界不同地区使用各种插花设计技巧。本空用形容词various表示“各种各样的”，作定语，修饰名词短语design techniques。故填various。 【49题详解】 考查现在分词。句意：中国传统的插花艺术最初作为寺庙供品和宫廷装饰，已经历了几百年。句子谓语动词是has survived，空格处填入非谓语动词，serve与其逻辑主语The art of Chinese traditional flower arrangement是主动关系，用现在分词serving表示“作为”，作后置定语。故填serving。 【50题详解】 考查冠词。句意：有着超过三千年的历史，插花的形象有时仍然局限于花店里的花束。本空用不定冠词a表示“一段”，修饰名词history，构成短语with a history of，表示“有着……的历史”。故填a。 【51题详解】 考查介词。句意：因此，在近年来张一直致力于推广传统插花艺术，希望人们能熟悉这项艺术，为其悠久的历史感到自豪，并拥有欣赏生活中美的能力。本空用介词with构成短语be familiar with，表示“熟悉”。故填with。 【52题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。本空用不定式to appreciate作后置定语，修饰抽象名词ability。故填to appreciate。 【53题详解】 考查副词。句意：在张看来，中国传统插花不仅是一种装饰，而且是一种真正有效的心理疗法，适用于现代忙碌的人们。本空用副词truly表示“真正地”，修饰形容词effective。故填truly。 【54题详解】 考查宾语从句引导词。句意：这种艺术强调简约，插花者必须决定在他的工作和生活中真正需要的是什么。空格处引导宾语从句，作decide on的宾语，指事物，在从句中作主语，用what。故填what。 【55题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：当插花者完全理解他们想要什么时，这种艺术的治愈效果将会被实现。句子含有when引导的时间状语从句，满足“主将从现”，即主句时态使用一般将来时，主语 the healing effect of the art与realize之间是被动关系，用一般将来时的被动语态表示“将会被实现”。故填will be realized。 五、书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（满分15分） 56. 全球气候变化引发极端天气频发，对人类生存环境与日常生活带来了严峻挑战。请你给校英文报“Green Life”专栏写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.简述气候变化带来的影响； 2.中学生能采取的实际行动； 3.呼吁共同努力。 参考词汇：极端天气事件 extreme weather events 注意： 1.写作词数应为120左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Small Actions, Big Impact _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】例文 Small Actions, Big Impact With global climate change worsening, extreme weather events occur more frequently, causing serious damage to our living environment and daily life, such as floods, droughts and heatwaves. As middle school students, we can take practical actions to make a difference. We can save energy by turning off lights and taps when not in use, go to school on foot or by bike instead of taking cars, and reduce plastic waste by using reusable bags and bottles. Climate protection is everyone’s responsibility. Let’s work together, take small actions in daily life, and make joint efforts to protect our common home. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给校英文报“Green Life”专栏写一篇短文投稿，简述气候变化带来的影响，中学生能采取的实际行动以及呼吁共同努力。 【详解】1.词汇积累 严重的：serious→severe/devastating 采取措施/采取行动：take actions→take steps/adopt measures 减少：reduce→cut down/minimize 合作/联手：work together→join hands 2.句式拓展 同义句改写 原句：Climate protection is everyone’s responsibility. 拓展句：It is everyone’s responsibility to protect climate. 【点睛】【高分句型1】With global climate change worsening, extreme weather events occur more frequently, causing serious damage to our living environment and daily life, such as floods, droughts and heatwaves.（运用了with复合结构作状语，现在分词作结果状语） 【高分句型2】We can save energy by turning off lights and taps when not in use, go to school on foot or by bike instead of taking cars, and reduce plastic waste by using reusable bags and bottles.（运用了动名词短语作宾语，时间状语从句的省略） 第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分） 57. 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。续写词数应为150个左右。 Robert and Henry were two friends in the same class. They always played and went home together. One day, Robert and Henry were going home from school. On turning a corner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let's go and see!” “No,” said Henry. “Let us go home quietly and not meddle with (管闲事) this quarrel. We have nothing to do with it and may get into trouble. Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together and I don't want them to worry about us.” “You are a coward (懦夫), and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went to school as usual. But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal. From then on, they looked down on Henry and didn't want to play with him together. Henry was sad but he wasn't angry with Robert for his rude behaviour, because he knew that they misunderstood him. Thus, he just ignored the other boys' laughter and continued to go to school and study as well. However, Robert didn't invite Henry to go home together with him anymore. Instead, he had some other boys who also thought Henry was a coward. Every day after school, they didn't go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had a lot of fun. A few days later, Robert was bathing with his new friends in a river, and got out of his depth. He struggled and cried for help, but he failed. The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could, but they did nothing to help him. Paragraph 1: It seemed as if Robert would be dying. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Thus, Robert's life was saved. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Paragraph 1: It seemed as if Robert would be dying. Obviously, he was in a critical situation and at a loss what to do next. Just at that moment, Henry happened to be passing by. Hearing the screams, Henry raced to the riverside, took off his clothes and jumped into the water without hesitation. He swam to Robert as fast as possible. Fortunately, he reached Robert just when he was about to sink. With great effort and much danger to himself, he managed to bring Robert to the shore.  Paragraph 2: Thus, Robert's life was saved. Robert and his new friends were ashamed of having called Henry a coward. They realized that Henry had true courage. They apologized sincerely to Henry for their rude behaviour and asked for forgiveness. Henry did forgive them. He and Robert were friends again and they went home together as usual. From this, Robert learned what true courage was — never be afraid to do good, but always fear to do evil. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Robert和Henry是两个同班的朋友。他们总是一起玩，一起回家。有一次他们回家路上看到有人打架，Robert想去看看，Henry拒绝了，Robert就认定Henry是胆小鬼并把这件事告诉了其他男孩，并与其他人一起孤立Henry。但后来Robert落水了，恰巧Henry路过，救了他。最后Robert明白了什么才是真正的勇敢。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Robert似乎快要死了。”可知，第一段可描写Robert落水后的惨状，以及Henry出现后奋力把他救起的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“因此，Robert的生命得以挽救。”可知，第二段可描写Robert获救后明白了Henry有真正的勇气，并向他道歉，两人和好如初。 2.续写线索：落水——帮助——感谢并道歉——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①冲向：raced to/ran to/rushed to ②成功：managed to/succeeded in ③道歉：apologized/made an apology 情绪类 ①毫不犹豫：without hesitation/do not hesitate ②羞愧：were ashamed/were guilty 【点睛】 [高分句型1]They realized that Henry had true courage.（由连接词that引导的宾语从句作realized的宾语） [高分句型2]From this, Robert learned what true courage was—never be afraid to do good, but always fear to do evil.（由连接词what引导的宾语从句作learned的宾语） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 揭阳第二中学 2025-2026学年度第二学期高二级第二次段考英语科试卷 第I卷 选择题 一、阅读理解（共两节，20小题，每小题2.5分，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, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Smart Moves (智慧出行) for a Connected Community Shared mobility (共享出行) is widely recognized as a key contributor to sustainable urban development, offering a greener alternative to people’s travel. To directly address residents’ practical travel challenges like inconvenient daily commutes (通勤) and high family trip costs, our city has launched the Community Shared Mobility Program. The program provides a diverse range of vehicles, including e-bikes with adjustable seats, lightweight e-scooters (电动滑板车), and family cars that can be fitted with child seats upon request. You can access these through the official app, 24/7 hotline, or service stations, where cash payments are also accommodated for greater convenience, Program Details Accessible Vehicles Seating Time Frame Rate / hour E-bikes & e-scooters 1 Off season $6 Peak season $8 Other types of vehicles 4 Off season $25 Peak season $40 Note: The peak season is during official holidays and summer vacation (June 15 to August 31); other times are in the off-season. Book & Return ·Book at least 1 hour ahead, with a maximum usage of 8-hour per trip. ·Overtime is charged at 1.5x the hourly rate and billed by the hour. ·Return to a service station or flexible parking zone shown in the app. Who Can Join? The program is open to anyone aged 18 or above. A comprehensive instruction book is provided on the official app for all new users. Furthermore, additional support is available for seniors and the disabled to ensure that the program remains accessible to a broad group. For more information, visit www.mobility.com or the service center at 5 Central Street. 1. What is the purpose of the program? A. To enrich the citizens’ leisure life. B. To boost the sales of electric cars. C. To solve travel issues for residents. D. To advertise an energy-saving app. 2. How much does it cost to rent an e-bike for 8.5 hours in July? A. $64. B. $68. C. $70. D. $76. 3. What is offered to new users of the program? A. A deep discount. B. A detailed guide. C. A free trial period. D. A welcome bonus. B It took two years of training and effort, but in February, Mia, a 12-year-old girl, finally reached her goal of becoming the youngest female Master Scuba Diver in the US. This title represents a level of skill that even many adult divers never reach. And most divers only get the basic Open Water Diver certificate. When Mia was young, she learned that her mother had become an Open Water Diver in high school. Mia decided she wanted to become a diver, too. However, the youngest age to start training is 10. On her 10th birthday, Mia began her journey by getting her Open Water Diver certificate. Her instructors were impressed with her energy and drive. “She sets her mind to something and gets it done,” said Seamus Hastings, one of her instructors. Over the next two years, Mia took several advanced courses, including first aid, how to find her way underwater, and how to identify fish. She also finished 78 dives, far more than the 50 required for the Master Scuba Diver title. But Mia had to wait for her last two courses — Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver. That’s because you have to be at least 12 years old to earn these certificates. In February, Mia and her family traveled to Mexico. A week later, Mia passed the Advanced Open Water Diver course after completing her first night dive. The next day of her birthday, when she was officially 12, Mia finished the Rescue Diver course. The hardest part of the course was raising an injured adult diver to the surface and helping them breathe again. Mia found this challenging but managed to succeed. Mia is proud of her achievement but she doesn’t plan to stop there. She hopes to continue her diving education and become an ocean biologist in the future. She’s particularly interested in labeling and tracking sharks. 4. What inspired Mia to be a diver? A. Her family’s requirement. B. Her desire to explore the ocean. C. Her mother’s experience. D. Her interest in being an ocean biologist. 5. What made Mia delay taking her last two courses? A. Age restriction. B. Lack of required training. C. Financial issues. D. Academic commitments. 6. In what order did Mia complete her diving courses? A. Night dive, Rescue Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver. B. Rescue Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, night dive. C. Advanced Open Water Diver, night dive, Rescue Diver. D. Night dive, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver. 7. Which of the following best describes Mia? A. Open-minded and talented. B. Dynamic and determined. C. Responsible and humble. D. Strong-willed and sympathetic. C In the digital age, the rapid development of AI, VR and AR technologies has greatly changed the way people read and appreciate literary works, making the traditional literary reading more interactive and interesting. More and more readers, especially teenagers, begin to accept and love the new digital reading methods, which have become a new trend in literary spread. One of the most popular digital reading methods is immersive reading. With the help of VR and AR devices, readers can “step into” the vivid scenes described in novels, poems and plays directly. For example, when reading Qu Yuan’s Li Sao, readers can see the beautiful scenery of the ancient Chu State and feel the poet’s strong emotions of patriotism. The 2026 Spring Festival Gala used this technology to present classic Chinese poems, which made the poems more vivid and easy to understand for the audience of all ages. Another popular trend is AI-assisted reading. AI can automatically explain difficult words, phrases and historical background knowledge in classic literary works, which helps students and new readers understand the works better and faster. Some reading apps even turn classic literary works into short animated plays or gentle songs, combining literature with music and painting. This creative form makes traditional literature more lively and attractive to young people. However, some people worry that digital reading may make people lose the habit of reading paper books, and the sense of touch and immersion brought by paper books can never be replaced by digital devices. Experts point out that the key is to balance digital reading and traditional reading. Technology is just a tool to help people fall in love with literature, and the true beauty and value of literary works themselves will never change with the form of reading. 8. What can we learn about the use of VR and AR in literary reading from the text? A. It transforms classic poems into animated plays or songs. B. It is more popular among the elderly than among younger generations. C. It was first introduced to the public through the 2026 Spring Festival Gala. D. It enables readers to visually experience the settings of literary works. 9. Why does the author mention the 2026 Spring Festival Gala in paragraph 2? A. To provide a concrete example of how immersive reading works in practice. B. To illustrate the widespread commercial application of VR devices. C. To criticize the overuse of technology in traditional culture shows. D. To compare the differences between TV shows and digital reading apps. 10. How does AI-assisted reading help readers according to the text? A. By writing new literary works for readers automatically. B. By reducing the time needed for reading any books significantly. C. By providing explanations for difficult elements in classic works. D. By discouraging the use of paper books among young students. 11. What can be inferred about the experts’ view on digital and traditional reading? A. They believe digital reading will soon make paper books disappear. B. They see technology as a helpful tool rather than a replacement. C. They think the true value of literature lies in the reading form. D. They consider the sense of touch from paper books to be unimportant. D 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. Yoo 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. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 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。 The Power of Small Steps In a world that often celebrates big achievements and overnight success, it’s easy to overlook the power of small, consistent steps. Many of us set grand goals, only to feel discouraged when progress is slow or invisible, failing to realise that lasting success is rarely built in a flash. ____16____ Small steps are the building blocks of great things. Think about how a seed grows into a tall tree. It doesn’t happen in a day. ____17____ Every day, it absorbs sunlight and water, pushing its roots deeper into the soil, until one day, it stands tall and strong, a proof of patience and persistence (坚持). Our goals are like that seed — they need time and daily care. ____18____ For example, if your goal is to improve your English, reading a short passage every day is better than trying to finish a thick book in one weekend. The former builds a habit; the latter often leads to burnout. Consistency is key, and small steps make consistency possible by keeping the task manageable. Another advantage of small steps is that they reduce anxiety. When you take on a huge task, it’s natural to feel nervous. ____19____ However, breaking it into small steps helps. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment with each small win, which will motivate you to keep going. This positive cycle can turn even the most difficult goal into something manageable. Small steps teach a growth lesson. ____20____ So, the next time you’re faced with a big goal, don’t be afraid to start small. Remember, every great journey begins with a single step. A. Small steps help form good habits. B. We may even give up before starting. C. Work on the huge task a little bit daily. D. It changes quietly and steadily underground. E. But small steps have the power to change this. F. Small steps can by no means change the situation. G. They remind us that progress, not perfection, is what matters. 二、 完形填空（共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 The players on the Academy basketball team knew something was wrong. Their coach, Brendan King, who never ___21___ them on weekends, urged them back to the gym. They had won the championship the night before, yet now they felt somewhat ___22___. “We actually lost to Apache 43 — 42,” King announced. “The recordkeeper ___23___ the score.” All fell silent. “But this doesn’t ___24___ how proud I am of you and how hard we worked to get here.” ___25___, it was a bitter pill for them to swallow. Within 20 minutes’ debating, the whole team ___26___ to turn the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champions, Apache. The game had been physical and ___27___. Scoring was back and forth until the fourth quarter, when Apache pulled away by 14 points. The Academy players, ___28___ to give up and fought back hard, hitting shot after shot. Ultimately, they hit a 3-point buzzer-beater (压哨球) to top Apache by a point. The players ___29___, but strangely King had a sinking feeling. That night, he replayed the game tape carefully, counting every ____30____. His gut (直觉) was right: An Academy shot was mistakenly counted due to the recordkeeper’s poor angle. The next morning, he ____31____ the basketball officials before addressing his ____32____. With his team’s support, King drove to Apache to ____33____ the trophy. “I know we didn’t have to do this,” King says. “But for us ____34____ means far more than a trophy. Apache earned their champion ____35____, and we earned ours here.” 21. A. contacted B. followed C. praised D. welcomed 22. A. relieved B. awkward C. excited D. nervous 23. A. disregarded B. miscounted C. disallowed D. misinterpreted 24. A. reflect on B. bring out C. take away D. make for 25. A. Still B. Moreover C. Instead D. Therefore 26. A. managed B. decided C. pretended D. struggled 27. A. balanced B. casual C. intense D. flexible 28. A. learned B. tended C. hesitated D. refused 29. A. sweated B. erupted C. nodded D. escaped 30. A. point B. shot C. touch D. pass 31. A. blamed B. questioned C. alerted D. lectured 32. A. families B. assistants C. fans D. players 33. A. exchange B. deliver C. reclaim D. display 34. A. integrity B. effort C. reputation D. determination 35. A. on camera B. in sight C. on court D. in time 第 II 卷非选择题 三、词汇（选择性必修四 Unit2 - Unit3）（共 10 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 36. They have a s________ and free-and-easy attitude towards life, and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went. (根据首字母单词拼写) 37. It has to be the kangaroo, as it has a wide ________ (分布) throughout the country. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 38. They sleep and drink milk in that ________ (临时的), protected environment until they are about seven or eight months old. （根据汉语提示单词拼写） 39. Its eggs h________ after about ten days, and then the baby platypus nurses from its mother like all other mammals. (根据首字母单词拼写) 40. It has a ________ (能力) to find food in the water by using electrical sensors in its bill. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 41. Marco Polo’s t________ inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. (根据首字母单词拼写) 42. A trading route across the sea was also ________ (拓展) along the coasts of the Indian Ocean. (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 43. Although China w________ from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries. (根据首字母单词拼写) 44. African r________ families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. (根据首字母单词拼写) 45. The sea is home to life, not human beings’ ________(财产). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 四、语法填空（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。 Flower arrangement is the ____46____ (combine) of several elements to produce visually pleasing display of fresh, silk, or dried flowers. General design principles include balance and harmony, ____47____ often involves the use of light, space, and accent. Different parts of the world use ____48____ (variety) design techniques for flower arrangement. The art of Chinese traditional flower arrangement, originally ___49___ (serve) as offerings at temples and decorations in the palace, has survived over the centuries. “With ____50____ history of more than 3,000 years, the image of flower arrangement sometimes is still limited bunches of flowers in flower shops. That’s a pity.” Zhang Yan, a master of the art, said. Therefore, in recent years Zhang has been devotedly popularizing the traditional flower arrangement, hoping people will be familiar ____51____ the art, take pride in its long history and hold an ability ___52___ (appreciate) the beauty in life. In Zhang’s view, Chinese traditional flower arrangement is not only a decoration, but a form of psychological treatment ___53___ (true) effective for modern busy bees. The art emphasizes simplicity, and the arranger must decide on ___54___ is really necessary in his or her work and life. When the arranger fully understands what they want, the healing effect of the art ___55___ (realize). 五、书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文（满分15分） 56. 全球气候变化引发极端天气频发，对人类生存环境与日常生活带来了严峻挑战。请你给校英文报“Green Life”专栏写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.简述气候变化带来的影响； 2.中学生能采取的实际行动； 3.呼吁共同努力。 参考词汇：极端天气事件 extreme weather events 注意： 1.写作词数应为120左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Small Actions, Big Impact _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分） 57. 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。续写词数应为150个左右。 Robert and Henry were two friends in the same class. They always played and went home together. One day, Robert and Henry were going home from school. On turning a corner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let's go and see!” “No,” said Henry. “Let us go home quietly and not meddle with (管闲事) this quarrel. We have nothing to do with it and may get into trouble. Also our parents are expecting to have dinner with us together and I don't want them to worry about us.” “You are a coward (懦夫), and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went to school as usual. But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal. From then on, they looked down on Henry and didn't want to play with him together. Henry was sad but he wasn't angry with Robert for his rude behaviour, because he knew that they misunderstood him. Thus, he just ignored the other boys' laughter and continued to go to school and study as well. However, Robert didn't invite Henry to go home together with him anymore. Instead, he had some other boys who also thought Henry was a coward. Every day after school, they didn't go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had a lot of fun. A few days later, Robert was bathing with his new friends in a river, and got out of his depth. He struggled and cried for help, but he failed. The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could, but they did nothing to help him. Paragraph 1: It seemed as if Robert would be dying. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Thus, Robert's life was saved. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $