广东珠海市第一中学2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末考试英语试题

2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末考试 英语科试题 (满分120分。考试时间120分钟。) 注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。并用2B铅笔将对应的信息点涂黑，不按要求填涂的，答卷无效。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。 第二部分 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 University College Utrecht (UCU) Open Day We organize an Open Day on campus twice a year, in March and in November. On this day you can participate in various sessions such as presentations, workshops and campus tours. Please click the link below to sign up for a notification once the registration system is available. SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN DAY NOTIFICATION Sessions Introduction General Presentation (10:00-10:45 — 13:00-13:45) A teacher and a student will give you a general presentation about what UCU has to offer and help you determine whether UCU is the right choice for you. Topics to be discussed are: integrating academic subjects with the arts and sciences program, curriculum examples, opportunities for curriculum improvement, personal and academic support, etc. Campus Tour (11:00-11:45 — 14:00-14:45) Two of our students will lead a guided tour covering the campus grounds, academic facilities and student accommodation. During the tour, you will gain deeper insights into academic studies, student life and the social activities organized on our campus. Curriculum Session (11:00-11:45 — 14:00-14:45) A one-on-one consultation between a teacher and a student covers all courses. Conducted in a small-scale classroom setting, this personalized session addresses all your questions regarding curriculum arrangements and academic plans. Information Market: Meet our staff and students (10:00 — 15:30) We have repurposed one academic building into an information fair. Visitors are welcome to explore the entire ground floor, where staff and students will be on hand to answer your questions covering admissions and tuition financing, academic majors, community and well-being, as well as post-graduation pathways — whether that means securing a job, pursuing graduate studies, or launching a new business. ①Welcome desk/ General presentation/ café ②Information Market ③Start campus tour ④Curriculum sessions 1. What is the link used for? A. Getting program details. B. Confirming scheduled events. C. Subscribing to a reminder. D. Registering for various sessions. 2. What is special about the Curriculum Session? A. The longest duration. B. Tailor-made course talk. C. Teacher engagement. D. Focus on major courses. 3. Where should a student interested in career development go to? A. Locke Hall. B. Dining Hall. C. College Hall. D. Voltaire Hall. B In my front yard lives a wild climbing rose, which is an extremely tough and stubborn plant. Every early summer, sharp thorns (刺) cover its winding branches, ready to threaten anyone who gets close. I have torn three shirts and scratched my hands countless times while trimming (修剪) its overgrown branches. Even walking past it needs extra care, or sudden scratches will bring tiny but lasting pain. The wild rose is also a greedy grower. It spreads fast and takes up most of the sunlight and soil nutrients. I once planted jasmine and lavender beside it, hoping to enrich the yard. However, all these gentle plants failed to compete and gradually died one by one. The jasmine leaves turned yellow, and the lavender simply stopped blooming. Still, the wild rose has irreplaceable charm and value. It is a perfect home for local small creatures. Every spring, its pink blossoms attract busy bees and lovely butterflies. On June nights, the scent of these blossoms slips through my window, so sweet and wild that I forget the scratches. In summer, sparrows often hide in its thick branches, singing softly and resting from the heat. It turns my plain yard into a tiny lively ecosystem full of vitality. I once thought of cutting it down to free up space. But I soon gave up the idea. It has rooted deeply in the yard, growing stronger year by year. More importantly, it has become a quiet witness of my daily life, quietly recording every spring breeze and every golden summer sunset in my life. Now I no longer complain about its troubles. I learn to adapt to its wild nature and trim its branches regularly to keep it in good shape. It offers beauty and vitality to my small yard, and teaches me a gentle truth: coexistence, not conquest, is the best way to get along with nature. In its messy branches, I’ve found a thorny sort of peace. 4. Why does the author mention the jasmine and lavender in paragraph 2? A. To suggest they are too fragile. B. To show the benefits the rose brings. C. To show the poor gardening skills. D. To reveal the rose’s aggressive nature. 5. Why did the author give up cutting down the wild rose? A. The difficulty of removing it. B. The cool shade for the yard. C. The companionship it offered. D. The mini-ecosystem it created. 6. What is the author’s attitude towards the wild rose? A. Dismissive but grateful. B. Mixed but tolerant. C. Annoyed but fascinated. D. Approving but fearful. 7. What does the author learn from this experience? A. Live and let live. B. Every rose has its thorn. C. No pains, no gains. D. Where there is a will, there is a way. C Fear of mathematics dates back further than most people assume. A century ago, the German physicist Felix Auerbach, troubled by this very issue and eager to find solutions, published a book titled The Fear of Mathematics and How to Overcome It. What causes people’s fear of mathematics? Auerbach claimed that the root of this anxiety lies in a misperception about the true nature of math. While many are afraid of making mistakes in calculations, many brilliant mathematicians struggle with simple calculations — this clearly distinguishes calculating ability from math itself. Similarly, this distinction exists in literature: the ability to craft engaging stories with graceful language is an artistic talent that differs from mastering basic spelling and punctuation rules. The same is true of math. It isn’t mere calculation. What, then, is mathematics? Auerbach says it is three things: a science, a language and an art. Actually, part of the issue is that we are stuck in the first box. The incredible application of math in science has meant that it is possible, though undesirable, to teach it only with this application in mind. A focus merely on technical skills misses the joy and excitement that can come from finding patterns and understanding them, from seeing the true beauty of mathematics. That beauty lies in wonderfully elegant thinking that allows us to understand the infinite, explore the great symmetries (对称性) of art and nature. As a language, what sets math apart is the universality (普遍性) of its truths — you can become fluent wherever you come from. As Auerbach puts it, you cannot do “German mathematics with a Japanese accent”. Mathematics unites us through the shared language of reason. In researching the beautiful connections between mathematics and literature, I have found many examples of mathematicians and poets praising each other’s disciplines. As Auerbach says, “Mathematics is a poetic art”. If we can be shown the beauty of mathematics, we will cease to be afraid of the technical details supporting it. 8. How does the author develop paragraph 2? A. By giving a definition. B. By making a comparison. C. By illustrating an opinion. D. By presenting a phenomenon. 9. What does the author imply by saying “we are stuck in the first box” in paragraph 3? A. Perception of math only as an art form. B. Mathematicians’ discovery of new patterns. C. Overemphasis on scientific applications. D. Misinterpretation of math as a language. 10. What would Felix Auerbach probably agree with? A. Math is a language mastered by all of us. B. Math anxiety arises from poor math education. C. Learning technical skills is a top priority. D. Appreciating math’s beauty relieves the fear. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Felix Auerbach: Discovering Math’s Beauty B. Technical Details: The Core of Math Anxiety C. Redefining Math: Integrating Math with Art D. Math’s Beauty: Rethinking Our Fear of Math D During the Little Ice Age, the Inuit and the Norse coexisted in Greenland. Although both groups faced the same climate challenges, their fates were different. Why the Inuit thrived while the Norse declined has confused archaeologists for decades. To answer this question, the researchers investigated the issue from a new perspective. A study published in the European Journal of Archaeology by Mathilde Meyer and Dr. Felix Riede reveals the unexpected role of childhood play. The research team analyzed toys unearthed from archaeological sites. The Norse settlements yielded 72 toys. The Inuit settlements, located in similar environmental conditions, yielded 2,397 toys. The study revealed that the Inuit created a much broader and more varied range of toys. These included miniatures of kayaks, knives, and lamps, each designed to teach specific practical skills. In contrast, Norse toys were limited to objects related to traditional agricultural activities, such as bird figures and domestic tools. Dr. Riede explains, “The Inuit’s toys not only mirrored their survival strategies but also actively cultivated innovation among children. The Norse toys, however, stressed a conventional way of life.” More strikingly, the Inuit children’s play grew dramatically over time. This may reflect a deliberate cultural response to environmental pressures. The Inuit’s developmental environment for children emphasized exploration. These practices allowed children to experience new technologies and strategies, such as dog sleds and the umiaq (a large boat), crucial for surviving the harsh conditions. Over time, Inuit toys also revealed subtle shifts in design and emphasis that corresponded to broader ecological and social changes. By contrast, the Norse stuck to established norms, limiting their capacity to innovate or transition to marine-based economies. Though the lack of toys may indicate that Norse society was less creative from the start, the researchers argue that their tendency to give irrelevant toys intensified any initial lack of creativity and ultimately reduced their chances of survival. By contrast, the Inuit’s preference for various and relevant toys paved the way for their children. This research invites reflection on how contemporary societies and modern parents educate children to face future challenges, such as climate change and social crises. 12. What is the main purpose of the new study? A. To solve a historical survival mystery. B. To contrast two parenting philosophies. C. To offer a solution to climate challenges. D. To document two ancient lifestyles. 13. What advantages did Inuit toys have over Norse toys? A. Variety and durability. B. Diversity and adaptability. C. Practicality and stability. D. Creativity and complexity. 14. What did the change in Inuit children’s play over time suggest? A. Sufficient play could reduce survival threats. B. Exposure to more toys improved kids’ creativity. C. Traditional wisdom was overlooked for survival. D. Experimental play facilitated cultural adaptation. 15. What lesson can modern parents draw from the study? A. Offer a wide range of learning opportunities. B. Emphasize toys that promote imagination. C. Choose toys that develop real-world skills. D. Encourage cooperative role-playing games. 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。 Positive everyday actions, such as consistent reading and enough sleep, can make a difference to your brain’s health. Apart from these routines, the following advice helps you build your brain power. ____16____ A single workout can improve working memory by boosting blood circulation and releasing chemicals that create new neural connections. Studies confirm that people who stick to daily exercise perform better on memory and concentration tests. Just like you can train your body for brain health, you can also train your minds to process uncomfortable emotions. It is common to be trapped in states of anxiety and worry. ____17____ Research proves that directly addressing what makes you anxious breaks the cycle of fear and avoidance. Moreover, social bonds also play a critical role. Experts have found that loneliness activates the body’s stress response and raises inflammation (炎症) levels. Over time, persistent stress and inflammation damage brain cells and the connections between them. ____18____ Simply reaching out to a friend or family member for even a short call can fight loneliness and provide a powerful benefit. In addition, stimulating your brain with novel activities is a powerful way to keep your brain engaged and growing. ____19____ This practice may have short-term and long-term benefits for your brain. Unlike routine tasks, novelty stimulates the formation of fresh neural pathways, enhancing cognitive abilities over time. Boosting brain fitness demands a great deal of mental and physical energy. However, mastering several simple habits can sharpen your mind and strengthen connections with people around you. ____20____ A. Physical exercise is an effective way to reduce anxiety. B. For example, you can learn a new skill or try something artistic. C. In such moments, a good approach is to face your fears head-on. D. Every small new experience will connect you with different people. E. Regular physical exercise and emotional regulation can work wonders. F. The opportunities for personal and relationship growth are well worth the effort. G. Staying socially connected can help protect the brain from these negative effects. 第三部分 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 Jack hated spending the summer in the country. It felt like a ____21____. Back in the city. he was wrapped in familiar noise: the booming of traffic and the constant buzz of his phone. Staying at his grandma’s farmhouse, however, left him ____22____ in dull silence. “Too quiet,” he complained. But his grandma just said softly, “Listen.” One afternoon, Jack ____23____ the dusty attic (阁楼). Among forgotten items, he found a pocket watch. Its face was cracked, ____24____ the hands were still in good condition. He opened it, and the soft ticking filled the stillness. For a moment, ____25____ swept over him as he watched tiny dust particles (颗粒) ___26___ in the golden light. That evening, his grandmother led him to an oak tree and asked him to close his eyes. At first, he heard nothing. Then ____27____, the world began to whisper — the wind through the cornfields, a cricket’s singing, the distant bark of a fox. Beneath it lay the ____28____ tick of the watch in his pocket. “Noise shouts,” his grandmother said, “but silence ____29____. You have to be ____30____ enough to let it in.” Jack slowly started to ____31____ himself away from the screen he’d been glued to. One day, Jack’s phone ran out of ____32____. Instead of searching for a charger, he helped his grandmother repair a broken fence. As they labored together, he realized silence wasn’t about ____33____— it was full of things he’d been too busy to notice. And in that silence, he began to hear the voice of his own heart. His worries — the failed exam, the arguments with friends — seemed to ____34____ away now. Silence, he finally understood, is not the absence of noise. It is the ____35____ of your own voice. 21. A. victory B. punishment C. blessing D. reward 22. A. enveloped B. interested C. engaged D. absorbed 23. A. wandered into B. stormed out of C. escaped from D. broke into 24. A. for B. so C. when D. yet 25. A. panic B. wonder C. courage D. terror 26. A. gather B. settle C. hide D. dance 27. A. abruptly B. gradually C. fortunately D. instantly 28. A. deafening B. sharp C. faint D. fierce 29. A. whispers B. thunders C. yells D. screams 30. A. brave B. slow C. still D. swift 31. A. lock B. distinguish C. tear D. hide 32. A. space B. money C. data D. power 33. A. weakness B. emptiness C. loneliness D. darkness 34. A. move B. pass C. fade D. wipe 35. A. control B. symbol C. loss D. presence 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Canopy Nexus, ____36____ (lie) in the heart of Berlin, redefines urban green spaces through its creative use of upright gardening and renewable energy systems. Designed by Lena Müller, an eco-architect ____37____ (celebrate) for her award-winning work in sustainable and community-driven urban design, this six-story structure features 20,000 native plants grown on its solar panel-coated walls, which not only produce clean energy but also naturally regulate indoor temperatures. The ____38____ (combine) of plants and advanced technology creates a striking visual effect in the city. Visitors enter through a tunnel of recycled glass bricks that soften sunlight, creating rainbow patterns that change with the time of day. At the center lies a circular (圆形的) place ____39____ community workshops are held weekly, teaching urban farming skills to ____40____ (native). The top floor’s observation platform, ____41____ (access) to the public through stairs lined with air-purifying moss (青苔), offers amazing views while displaying real-time data on air-quality improvements. ____42____ truly sets the Nexus apart is its AI-powered irrigation system. Using weather predictions and soil sensors, it calculates precisely how much water each plant needs, greatly reducing waste ____43____ 90% compared to traditional methods. This smart water management represents the future of sustainable urban agriculture. The project ____44____ (become) a blueprint for cities worldwide seeking to balance ecological responsibility with social engagement since its opening. The Canopy Nexus successfully demonstrates how urban development can harmoniously integrate environmental preservation and community well-being, serving as ____45____ inspiring model for future projects globally. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 你校即将举办成人仪式（coming-of-age ceremony），为挑选最合适的徽章（badge），现向大家征集意见。请给你校英语报写一篇短文投稿，选择你最喜欢的一个徽章，并说明理由。 My Favorite Badge for coming-of-age ceremony ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Today was the last day of school before winter vacation. When our teacher announced that each of us was to join a community volunteering program during the break, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Whispers and cheerful questions filled the air. “What kind of volunteering will we do?” “Who in the neighborhood needs our help?” Everyone could hardly wait for the coming meaningful tasks. Emma and I have been close neighbors since kindergarten, so we naturally teamed up without a second thought. After school, we wandered around our community and soon spotted a notice on the community notice board: “Due to the recent heavy snow, our community courier station (快递站) is now out of service. Part-time volunteers are needed to help handle the delayed packages.” The cold weather had slowed down deliveries a lot, so we immediately understood how tough things were there. Without hesitation, we decided to give it a shot. We headed straight to the station, only to be shocked by the total mess. Discarded (丢弃的) packaging lay all over the floor, and packages were piled everywhere, nearly blocking the passages. People streamed in and out nonstop. The air was thick with frustration as anxious customers crowded around the counter, all asking for help with their late deliveries at once. At the center of the chaos stood Mr. Lee, the station manager, looking exhausted, with a barcode (条形码) scanner in his hand. He pointed at his computer screen, where rows of delivery orders were marked “Overdue” in red. He told us the station was facing two big problems. First, the place was so messy that people could hardly walk inside, and nothing could get done. Second, with so many customers needing help at the same time, he simply couldn’t deal with all the questions by himself. Wiping sweat from his forehead, he admitted, “I can’t handle these alone.” Emma and I exchanged a determined look, ready to take on the challenge. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 We quickly divided up the work based on what we were good at. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The courier station took on a brand-new look. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2025-2026学年第二学期高二期末考试 英语科试题 (满分120分。考试时间120分钟。) 注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。并用2B铅笔将对应的信息点涂黑，不按要求填涂的，答卷无效。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。 第二部分 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 【1~3题答案】 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A B 【4~7题答案】 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A C 【8~11题答案】 【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. D D 【12~15题答案】 【答案】12. A 13. B 14. D 15. C 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。 【16~20题答案】 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. G 19. B 20. F 第三部分 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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 【21~35题答案】 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 【36~45题答案】 【答案】36. lying 37. celebrated 38. combination 39. where 40. natives 41. accessible 42. What 43. by 44. has become 45. an 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 【46题答案】 【答案】 My Favorite Badge for coming-of-age ceremony As we are about to embrace our coming-of-age ceremony, I strongly recommend the badge with the words “Growth means responsibility” as my favorite. First of all, this badge perfectly captures the essence of becoming an adult. Adulthood is not merely about reaching a certain age; it is about taking on responsibilities for ourselves, our families, and society as a whole. When we turn 18, we are expected to make our own decisions and bear the consequences. This badge serves as a constant reminder that growing up means learning to shoulder our duties. Secondly, compared with the other two badges, “Growth means responsibility” is more inspiring and profound. “Be grateful” is certainly important, but gratitude is just one of the many qualities we should develop. “Chase dreams” sounds encouraging, yet without a sense of responsibility, dreams may remain fantasies. Responsibility is the foundation upon which both gratitude and dreams are built. For these reasons, I believe the “Growth means responsibility” badge is the most meaningful choice for our special day. 第二节(满分25分) 【47题答案】 【答案】 We quickly divided up the work based on what we were good at. Emma volunteered to comfort anxious customers and answer their questions patiently, keeping the order of the crowd. Meanwhile, I set out to tidy the messy station. I swept away the waste packaging and sorted countless packages by address and size. Though our hands turned freezing and we felt tired, we didn’t pause for a rest. Mr. Lee was greatly relieved and praised us repeatedly for our efficient help. The courier station took on a brand-new look. The floor was clean and tidy, and all packages were placed in order, making the whole space spacious and organized. The noisy crowd gradually dispersed, and the station returned to a peaceful and orderly state. Customers no longer waited anxiously and left with satisfied smiles. After finishing all the work, we felt a strong sense of accomplishment. This volunteering experience taught me that small efforts can make a big difference. Cooperation and dedication are the most precious gains in our winter vacation. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $