广东深圳市第二高级中学2025-2026学年高二下学期英语期末考试

2025-2026学年深圳市第二高级中学期末考试 高二英语 命题人：陈婷 审题人：彭宇航时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分阅读（共两节；满分50） 第一节阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Summer Internships for High School Students The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers paid summer internships(实习工作)for high school students.This program connects students with art,museums,and creative professionals,helping them develop skills and gain work experience. Requirements You don't need previous experience or specific knowledge of art or art history.As long as you are in grade 10-11,available to attend all required sessions of the internship programs and have the approval of a parent,you are more than welcome to apply. Application Process We encourage you to apply using our online application system.The application requires:a completed form,short essay responses,and one letter of recommendation from a non-relative adult (e.g.,teacher,coach,or after-school program leader). Key Dates Event Date Application Deadline Friday,March 13 Interviews mid-April Core Internship Period July 7-August 7(40 hours total) Required Teen Fridays July 17 August 7(4:30-6:30 pm) Required Teen Fridays are additional hours beyond the core internship Benefits If selected,you will gain numerous benefits.The internship provides professional skill development,in-depth knowledge of museum careers,and unique behind-the-scenes experience. During their time at the museum,you will have the chance to practice real museum work under staff guidance and find where your interests lie as you gain insights from fellow interns and professionals. The program also includes hands-on Career Labs led by experts in the arts and creative fields. 1.Which student can apply for this internship? A.An 11th grader able to attend all sessions. B.A 1&th-grade art lover without experience. C.A 10th grader with a parent's recommendation. D.An 1lth-grade art student without internet access. 2.How many hours are students required to attend in total? A.40. B.42. C.44 D.46. 高二英语第1页共8页 3.What can interns gain from the program? A.Guidance from professionals. B.Career Labs leadership. C.Knowledge of museum history. D.Art creation experience. B After months of financial hardship following the Strike,Mom decided to rent out our front room.Mr.Hyde took it,and he fit right in.He always spoke pleasantly to the children,bowed politely to Mama in the hall,and even Papa loved the way he talked. Papa often invited him into the warm kitchen to sit with us.There,Mr.Hyde advised Nels on his high-school courses and sometimes helped him with his Latin.Nels once struggled in school, but now he kept up with ease.and he stopped begging Papa to let him quit school. Dne night Mr.Hyde read Dickens to us.Somehow,night after night,it became our routine. Each evening he would bring down a book and read aloud,opening new worlds to us.After David Copperfield and The Old Curiosit y Shop,he gave us Shakespeare.We were totally captivated by the stories.Even when the warm weather came,we children didn't go out to play. One day,when Mr.Hyde took us deep into Ivanhoe,he got a letter and announced he must leave.He handed Mama a check and left his books to us.We were sorry to lose him,but excited about the books. Now Nels read aloud to us each evening,just as Mr.Hyde had done.Nels had a fi ne voice,and I could see that made him very proud. But the peace didn't last.Mr.Kruper,who owned the bakery down the street,told Mom the checks Hyde gave everyone were worthless."I'll be t he owes you folks plenty,too,eh?"Mr.Kruper asked. Mama looked around at all of us.Her eyes rested longest on Nels."Read,"she told him gently, "read to us from Ivanhoe." Then she walked to the stove()and put the check into the flames."No,"she answered Mr. Kruper..“He owes us nothing.” 4.What can we know about Mr.Hyde from paragraph 1? A.He paid the rent in advance. B.He was familiar with the family. C.He quickly won the family's trust. D.He offered to help with housework. 5.What made Nels stop wanting to quit school? A.Mama's encouragement. B Papa's permission to work. C.Mr.Hyde's interesting stories. D.His better academic performance. 6.What does the underlined word"captivated"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Touched. B.Attraeted. C.Shocked. D.Confused. 7.What can we infer about Mama from the story? A.She was too proud to admit loss. B.She was easily cheated by strangers. C.She prioritrzed spiritual values over wealth. D.She wanted to protect Mr.Hyde's reputation. 高二英语第2页共8页 c While artificial intelligence (Al)is praised for its potential to increase efficiency,it often ignores a more human question:how will AI affect the daily experience of work?This experience is what determines whether employees work well together,generate new ideas,or choose to remain in their roles. In response,researchers suggest that measuring employee happiness could provide essential guidance during the AI shift."Happiness does not take away from high performance.It is the engine of it,"says Nic Marks,an expert on workplace well-being.AI might change job tasks,but it is human leadership that shapes the workplace atmosphere.History offers a lesson:tools like email and smartphones,though designed to save time,frequently made work more stressful and less separate from personal life,proving that technology does not necessarily improve happiness. A significant challenge is employee anxiety,particularly the fear of job loss caused by decisions made without open communication.When such fears are ignored,people become silent and less willing to contribute creatively,which is exactly what companies need to avoid during change.The core issue lies not in AI itself,but in how it is introduced.To overcome this,openness and involving staff in the process are vital to building the sense of security required for success. Regularly measuring happiness gives leaders an immediate understanding of the situation.It show s whether AI tools are truly reducing pressure or creating new burdens().This continuous feedback enables quicker adjustments than traditional long-term plans can.A simple practice of measuring,discussing,and adjusting helps create a culture where concerns are addressed early and teams grow stronger. Ultimately,AI will reshape what work is,but whether that work becomes more satisfying or more tiring depends on human choices.In this complex shift,closely attending to how people feel may offer the most reliable guide for ensuring technology truly improves work for everyone. 8.Why does the author mention email and smartphones in paragraph 2? A.To warn against the overuse of AL. B.To compare old and new technologies. C.To explain why workers dislike changes. D.To prove technology's emotional limitations. 9.What can be inferred about employees'sense of security' A.It relies on AI's potential. B.It leads to silence in work. C.It results from ignoring fears. D.It comes from open participation. 10.What is the author's attitude toward expecting AI itself to improve work experience? A.Skeptical. B.Tolerant. C.Unclear. D.Enthusiastic 11.What is the text mainly about? A.Workplace fear blocks AI's progress. B.Employee happiness guides AI's adoption. Q.AI efficiency outwergns employees'feelings. D.AI development repeats past technological mistakes. 高二英语第3页共8页 D When strong winds strike,birds do not push back---they sense the change and adjust their wings,and fish do the same in shifting currents.Unlike the graceful,flexible bodies of birds and fish,the rigid (structures of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs)leave them easily knocked off course by sudden currents.To address this challenge,researchers have taken inspiration from nature to create a robotic wing that reduces the disturbance caused by underwater currents and improves stability. The team,led by the University of Southampton,looked to use the power of proprioception the body's internal sense of position,movement,and force.Using proprioception, birds sense changes in air flow through their feathers,while fish rely on sensors along their bodies to monitor water motion. To copy this functionality,the engineers developed an innovative e-skin that can sense subtle changes caused by water currents.It consists of flexible liquid metal wires encased in soft silicone ()These act like nerves,sending signals as the wing bends.When hit by a sudden current,the wing first bends naturally,absorbing part of the impact without any energy input.The signals then activate two tubes housed inside the wing body,which are hydraulically pressurized (to change its hardness and shape,correcting any remaining imbalance. The results of its tests were impressive.The wing reduced force caused by abrupt underwater currents by 87%compared with rigid wings on conventional AUVs.It responded up ta four times faster than soft wings without proprioception(本体感觉)and used five times less energy than systems using heat to change shape.Its ability to stabilize itself was about twice that of a flying barn owl ()although the researchers noted that such biological comparisons should be interpreted with caution. Right now,combining the wing with existing vehicle architectures may present a significant engineering challenge."Connecting it to current systems would require r igid connectors to link soft and rigid structures.Further improvements are needed to make the attachment more secure and protect the electrical connections,"said Leo Micklem,lead author of the research. 12.What problem does the robotic wing primarily solve? A.Robots'lack of internal sensors. B.AUVs'high production cost. C.Robots'slow speed in still water. D.AI'Vs'instability in currents. 13.What is the function of the tubes according to paragraph 3? A.To absorb current impact. B Io adjust the wing's form. C.To generate electrical signals. D.To detect changes in water flow. 14.What do the test results in paragraph 4 suggest about the new wing? A.Its ability to replace rigid AUVs. B.Its limitatian in energy efficiency. C Its superiority over existing designs. D.Its struggle with large disturbances. 15.What challenge does the new wing face according to Micklem? A.Connection of opposing.materials. B.Improvement of sensing accuracy. C.Reduction of manufacturing costs. D.Protection of the ocean environment. 高二英语第4页共8页 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Many people eat broccoli or drink red wine because they believe the antioxidants(抗氧化物) in them can remove battmful substances and slow down aging.However,recent research suggests a different idea.These foods are good for us not because they protect us,but because they challenge our bodies in small ways.16 Plants cannot move to escape danger.As a result,they produce chemicals to defend themselves against insects.heat,and disease.The spiciness of chiJi,the bitterness of broccoli,and the dryness of wine are all part of this defense system. When we consume them.our bodies detect these signals and strengthen their natural ability ro cope with stress. Take broccoli as an example..It contains sulforaphane(萝卜硫素)，which does not fight diseases directly.18In doing so,it helps us build stronger defenses and improve long-term health. A certain level of challenge can be good for our health.Modern farming makes food safer and more stable,but it also reduces the stress plants experience,leading to fewer protective chemicals and weaker signals for the human body. In contrast,the Mediterranean()diet offers a different picture.It features foods like olives,nuts,and vegetables,which often grow in dry and difficult conditions.19 When we eat them,we receive stronger signals that help our bodies respond and stay healthy.This may help explain why the Mediterranean diet is widely considered healthy and beneficial in the long run. 20 Rather than simply avoiding stress,our bodies benefit from manageable stresses that strengthen them and prepare them for future difficulties. A.However,this is easier said than done. B.Rather,it actrvates our built-in defense systems. C.This view offers a new way to understand healthy eating. D,For humans,these substances act as a mild form of stress. E.To survive,they produce more chemicals to protect themselves. F.Ultimately,health is built through balanced interaction with the world. G Highly processed foods,however,often provide fewer natural stress signals. 第二部分语言运用（共两节；满分30分） 第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 I used to wake up and start planning immediately----not in a productive way,but in an anxious state.I was constantly 21 about things that hadn't even 22 yet.My mind would 23 from today's meetings to next week's deadlines,all before my feet hit the floor. At 31,I shared my trouble with a close friend,who just asked me a simple question:"When was the last time you were actually here?"I had no 24.It took me years to figure out how to be truly 25.Not in a peaceful way,but just 26 whatever moment I was actually in. 高二英语第5页共8页 The 27 came when I stopped trying to fix my entire life and just focused on my momings. 28my day by doing five minutes of stretching without any29.No phone.No music.Just me and my body.This was hard initially.I'd been30to think that if I wasn't being productive,I was wasting time.Stretching in silence felt uncomfortable,but this discomfort was the31.This small practice became a way of32 my body and mind This habit didn't magically cure my 33or turn me into a perfect person.However,it offered a different34.It reminded me that living in the moment is not a destination to reach, but a(n)35 practice to return to over and over again. 21.A.excited B.guressed C.pessimistic D.curious 22.A.changed B. improved C. succeeded D.happened 23.A.jump B.escape C.benefit D.recover 24.A.choice B.answer C interest D.memory 25.A.independent B. effective C.present D.unique 26.A.existing in B.talking about C reflecting on D.adapting to 27.A.freedom B. setback C.failure D.breakthrough 28.A.started B. remembered C. celebrated D.filled 29.A.pressures B distractions C. routines D.attempts 30.A.required prevented C. conditioned D.persuaded 31.A test 令 result C. mistake D.point 32.A.reawakening 8 resettling C. reevaluating D.recomnecting 33.A.anxiety B impatience C. insecurity D.poredom 34.A.bottom line B.defining moment C.starting point D.comfort zone 35.A.widespread B.lifelong C. innovative D.alternative 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 It's often challenging for teenagers to connect with older generations,as differing habits and ways of thinking can lead to36 (confuse)and a perceived"generation gap."To help students navigate this divide,a teacher at Chongqing Yucai Secondary School assigned a hands-on project37(involve)direct interaction with senior citizens. For 16-year-old student Zou Ziqian,38 music lover who played in a school band,the task sparked a creative idea.He wondered 39 music could serve as a bridge between young people and seniors.With four classmates,he decidea to form a band including elderly members. The idea soon turned into action.At Chongqing Caiyunhu City Wetland Park,the students met Xiao Yunhua,a 40 (season)saxophone player.With her and two grandpas,the special band, with an average age of 63,41 (10una),marking the start of an unusual journey. At first,rehearsals were not smooth,as the students patiently demonstrated how to play several instruments,42 harn es the elderly struggled to recall.Even so,the elderly responded with warm smiles and applause,43 (visible)narrowing the distance between them. The experience also led Zou to reassess long-held assumptions.Music he had dismissed 44 outdated began to reveal unexpected depth,motivating him to compose pieces of his own.Undoubtedly,music does more than form a band----it 45 (bridge)a generation gap. 高二英语第6页共8页 第三部分课本基础知识（满分30分） 单项选择（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） 46.He remained when facing an unexpeated and difficult exam challenge. A.curious 够.carsick C.calm D.casual 47.We expect to ideas with partners in the school activity next month. A.memorise B.improve C.gain D exchange 48.Our teacher used some_ words in class,so students had to look them up after school. A.digital B.individual C.unfamiliar D.Opposing 49.You should be of your own weak points to make faster progress in study. A.positive B.informal C.aware D.responsible 50.The hotel offers rooms from standard singles to luxury suites. A.ranging B.tracking C.settling D.distancing 51.The new system has one useful students can borrow books by scanning their ID cards A.feature B.impact C.approach D.event 52.To a high level of focus throughout the exam,students should avoid staying up late. A.contain B.maintain C.attain D.obtain 53.The new regulation has reduced noise around the neighbourhood by 60%. A.currently B typically C.deliberately D.significantly 54.This factory mainly sells products instead of importing goods from foreign countries. A.reluctant B.domestic C.decent D.specific 55.Because of years of reliable service,the inn enjoys an excellent among local customers. A.launch B.reputation C.prospect D.adventure 56.Strong wind helped the fallen leaves out of the yard quickly. A.sweep B.gather C.withdraw D.illustrate 57.Authorities should each plan before putting it into practice. A.dispose B.reject C.evaluate D.ban 58.When preparing your report,you can the article for facts about different outdoor sports. A.apply for B.settle for C.subscribe to D.refer to 59.The meeting was about to begin,but the guest speaker still hadn't A.ended up B.turned up C.come up D.burned up 60.It is easy to your old classmates after moving to a faraway new city. A.lose track of B.look forward to C.seek solutions to D.take inspiration from 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分) 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华。在班级开展的“乡村振兴·青春助力”(Rural Revitalization·Youth Power)社会实践活 中，你所在的小组负责调研当地的一种特色产品。请你给你的英国笔友To写一邮件，内容包括： 1.活动经历和感受； 2.你的支持行动计划 注意： 1.词数80.左右： 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 高二英语第7页共8页 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The wind howled like a wounded beast,slamming snowflakes against Li Wei's face so hard they stung.He'd lost sight of his climbing partner,Zhang Hua,thirty minutes earlier when the blizzard hit the mountain-sudden,violent,and unforgiving.Their plan had been to reach the mid-mountain shelter before dusk,but now,dusk was long gone,and Li Wei found himself trapped on a narrow ledge,his gloved hands clinging to a frozen rock. His phone had died an hour ago,and the temperature was dropping fast.Li Wei could feel his toes going numb inside his boots,and his breath came in short,white puffs."Zhang Hua!Zhang Hua!"he shouted,but his voice was swallowed by the wind.Panic gnawed at his chest-he'd read stories of climbers freezing to death on this mountain,their bodies found months later,preserved in snow. Just as he was about to give in to despair,a faint orange glow flickered in the distance.It was weak,almost hidden by the swirling snow,but it was there.Could it be the shelter?Or was it a trick of his freezing mind?Li Wei tightened his grip on the rock,trying to make out more details.The glow didn't move,and it seemed to grow a little brighter every few seconds. With a surge of hope,he decided to move toward it.But the ledge was slippery,and one wrong step would send him plummeting into the dark abyss below.He inched forward,step by step,his eyes fixed on the glow.After what felt like an etemity,he reached a small cave entrance,and the glow became clearer----it was a small lantern,placed on a rock inside the cave. Li Wei stumbled in,collapsing onto the cold ground.The lantern's light revealed a crumpled sleeping bag in the corner,but no sign of Zhang Hua.Where was his partner?Just then,he heard a faint,muffled sound from outside-the creak of ice,followed by a scream. Paragraphl: Li Wei scrambled to his feet,grabbing the lantern and rushing out of the cave. Paragraph2: When Li Wei finally pulled Zhang Hua onto the ledge,both of them were trembling violently 高二英语第8页共8页