广东五校2026-2027学年度第一学期第二次联考英语试题

2026-2027学年度第一学期五校第二次联考 英语试题 本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 第二部分阅读理解（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 Asia offers a wide range of marathon events across different countries and regions.These races are held in urban centers as well as in areas of cultural and natural significance.Courses vary in difficulty and ground conditions,allowing runners to choose between flatter routes and more demanding ones.With multiple distance options available,participants can choose events based on their experience levels and personal goals. Marathon Time(2026) Type Price (EUR) Course Profile Marathon The Great Wall of China Marathon 25 Oct 10km 204 Rolling 5km Marathon 45 Almaty Marathon 27 Sep Half marathon Rolling 35 10km Marathon Cappadocia Marathon Turkey 8Nov 20km 36 Hilly 10k1m Marathon 38 Songkhla Marathon 22-23Aug 10km 22 Flat 5km 17 Things To Think About Register before the event. *Know the local weather,so you can train and dress appropriately. *Make sure that you are making accommodations through reputable sites for travel. Don't underestimate how the difference in altitude()or temperature will affect your running. Read up and train to make it to the finish line. 1 21.What is the purpose of the text? A.To introduce a new marathon plan B.To compare Asian marathon courses. C.To call for participation in Asian marathons. D.To provide information about asian marathons. 22.Which marathon offers the shortest race with more demanding routes? A.Almaty Marathon. B.The Great Wall of China Marathon. C.Songkhla Marathon. D.Cappadocia Marathon Turkey 23.What are runners recommended to do before participation? A.Book hotels from trusted websites. B.Apply for a discounted entry fee C.Email the registration before the deadline. D.Train under the guidance of professionals. B By the middle of the last decade,I had been studying Indian Butterflies for over 20 years.However,I had never observed butterflies at high altitudes in the trans-Himalayan habitat.So,in 2015,I decided to visit Ladakh to search for butterflies. My first"butterflying"visit to Ladakh was in June 2016,then in July of the same year,followed by another visit in August 2018.For these visits,I charted out a two-week schedule on each occasion.I covered some of the well-known locations. Each habitat we explored had its unique mix of butterfly species.By trickling streams and wet areas,we found Small and Dusky Green Underwings,along with numerous Meadowblues,all part of the Blues family. In alpine meadows,countless white and yellow butterflies from the Yellows and Whites family fluttered about.More than once,I'd spot a white or yellow butterfly flying across the meadow,and chase after it,only to find myself out of breath in Ladakh's thin air while the butterfly gracefully flew away.Once, I chased a Butler's Dwarf butterfly for 15 minutes,managing only a few photos before it disappeared. Another time,I spotted dozens of Clouded Yellow butterflies in an alpine meadow.I spent half an hour chasing them,only for them to fly away each time. Over the course of multiple visits to Ladakh for butterfly observation,I've had the remarkable opportunity to photograph more than 40"lifers"-species I encountered for the very first time.These discoveries have added valuable knowledge to the field and led to the publication of two research papers in the“Journal of Threatened Taxa.” In addition to this,I partnered with the Snow Leopard Conservancy to create a small booklet showcasing 50 butterfly species found in Ladakh,with the goal of raising awareness and promoting butterfly watching as a unique and sustainable activity.This initiative aims to inspire both locals and tourists to explore the rich biodiversity of the region,while fostering a greater appreciation for Ladakh's delicate ecosystems. 24.Why did the author decide to visit Ladakh? A.To survey butterflies at high altitudes. B.To search for butterfly habitats C.To carry out a travel schedule. D.To recommend tourist attractions. 25.Which best describes the author's chasing butterflies? A.Scary and exciting. B.Embarrassing and amusing. C.Challenging and fascinating. D.Dangerous and interesting. 26.What is the author's purpose of making a booklet? A.To document insect species in India. B.To encourage eco-aware exploration. C.To promote local tourism in Ladakh. D.To compare butterfly research findings. 27.What is the best title for the text? A.Uniqueness of Butterflies B.A Fascinating Journey C.Biodiversity in Ladakh D.A Fluttering Discovery 2 Next time you're walking through a park on a hot day,take a moment to sit under a big old tree.You'll find that the temperature is something like 2C cooler than if you were beneath an umbrella.Why?Because a mature tree releases a massive amount of water from its leaves,which cools the surrounding air,just like the way sweating cools our bodies down. So a single tree influences the microclimate around it-but what about an entire forest?That's the question explored in The Power of Trees by German forester Peter Wohlleben.He writes about trees, ecosystems,roots and the many creatures who live in and among them in a fresh,lively way.He believes forests and trees make decisions about their survival,protect and look after their young. For readers,some of this language is familiar,and some may know that this style has been a source of derision (in the past.However,it's this down-to-earth,conversational style that makes the book come to life and makes complex science accessible.He explains processes,such as the way trees access and use sugars at different times of the year,in simple,everyday terms. Wohlleben writes in a calm style,but he can't hide his anger with the way people today-including many environmentalists-now"think of trees as little more than biological storage units for carbon dioxide either while they are alive or when they are dead.This narrow perspective ignores the vast beneficial effects that forests generate for global temperature management.His claims and criticisms are backed by emerging science and new research,as well as practical observations of how the presence of forests changes the landscape nearby. This book is wise and thought-provoking.In his chapter highlighting the role of wolves as top predators (in preserving the forest,Wohlleben writes:"We can come at protecting forests from whatever direction we want,but the results are always the same.We must put less pressure on nature by exploiting it less.We must strengthen forests by allowing them to take care of themselves." 28.What does The Power of Trees explore? A.Temperature management. B.The loss of water in leaves. C.The vital role that forests play. D.Formation of microclimates. 29.Which can describe the language in the book? A.Approachable. B.Fancy C.Complex. D.Professional. 30.How does Wohlleben deal with people's narrow perspective on forests? A.He treats it lightly. B.He tums a deaf ear to it. C.He refers to it selectively D.He argues against it convincingly. 31.What does Wohlleben suggest for protecting forests? A.Fighting climate change. B.Leaving them alone C.Returning farmland to forest D.Driving wolves away. 3 D Nature words like river,moss and blossom have appeared less frequently in books over the past years. This decline,according to a study by professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby,mirrors a broader change he has traced through 220 years of records on urbanisation,the loss of wildlife in neighbourhoods,and parents no longer passing on engagement with nature to their children. The computer modelling in the study also predicts an "extinction of experience",with future generations continuing to lose an awareness of nature because it is not present in increasingly built-up neighbourhoods,while parents no longer pass on an"orientation ()"towards the natural world.This is consistent with findings from other studies,which identify adult nature connectedness as the strongest predictor of whether a child will become close to nature. Richardson said that when he tested policy and urban environmental changes in the model,he was surprised at the scale of the changes required to restore the connection to nature.Increasing biodiverse green spaces in a city by 30%might look like significant positive progress for wildlife and people,but Richardson said his study suggests a city might need to be 10 times greener to turn around declines in nature connection. Efforts to simply encourage adults to engage with nature are often insufficient for lasting change. More effective are measures that build nature connection from an early age,such as forest schools for young children.Research indicates that government initiatives reshaping early education and urban design must be consistently applied over the next 25 years.Once established,this connection can become self-sustaining. Richardson said the scale of societal change required might not be as challenging as it appeared.A study on people in Sheffield found that they spent just 4 minutes and 36 seconds on average in natural spaces each day."Increase that by ten,and people are spending 40 minutes outside every day-that may be enough,"he said."The key is to make these gains last across generations,"he added. 32.What change has Richardson traced in his study? A.Nature words have disappeared from books. B.People have less direct contact with nature. C.Urbanisation has damaged wildlife habitats. D.Parents spend more time outdoors with kids 33.What might cause future generations to have"extinction of experience"in the model? A.They can't adapt to changes in nature. B.High-rise buildings fill neighbourhoods. C.They are raised away from nature. D.Schools offer few nature science lessons. 34.What is a most effective solution to the issue according to the text? A.Advancing long-term policies. B.Launching eco-friendly campaigns. C.Focusing on raising adults'awareness D.Enlarging green space in certain areas. 35.Richardson mentioned the study on people in Sheffield to show A.nature contact varies from city to city B.people's living habits are hard to change C.a new way to measure nature time is needed D.small efforts help improve contact with nature 4 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。 Ugh!You swear you had your keys a second ago,and now they're just gone!Before you panic,take a deep breath.36.Losing things is a part of life,but finding them doesn't have to be a nerve-wracking rush.In this article,we'll teach you where you can look and how you can retrace your steps to find lost objects. Identify what makes your missing object stand out in its environment.It might be its size,color, texture or shape.37 It will make the process faster and more efficient.Instead of looking at everything in a space,this approach helps you focus your attention only on objects with that distinction. Look in places where you've lost this item before.Do you tend to lose your keys or student cards often?If so,it may have ended up in a similar place as before.Think about where your common lost objects tend to be lost.For example,maybe you have a habit of leaving your keys in the lock or your bag in the car.38 Try looking at the room from a new angle.If you've retraced your steps,gone through all the motions,and still haven't found anything,change your perspective.Crawl instead of walking down the hall.39 Seeing things from a different point of view can help you notice details you may have missed before. 40Scattered and crowded areas make it easier to lose objects,as things can fall under other things or get buried beneath piles.Regularly clean and tidy up living spaces,so you won't have to spend more time looking for things later on. A.Or sit where you were standing B.Then search based on that unique feature. C.Look in the messiest areas of your living space. D.Everyone misplaces things every now and again. E.Check these places before extending your search. F.The best thing you can do to avoid losing things is be organized. G.Thinking about the last time you saw it helps you retrace your steps. 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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 While her French classmates ate salads,Li Mei took out a package of steamed rice.When she transferred to a high school in Paris,her lunch became a daily 41.One Monday,one boy Pierre pointed at her lunch and whispered,"That looks 42 !"Li Mei flushed,quietly avoiding the cafeteria. Eveything 43 when her history teacher,Mr.Dupont,44 a project"Food Culture Week". Each student was to 45 a traditional dish and present its cultural significance.Li Mei 46-would anyone care about Chinese food here?Eventually,she decided on jianbing,a flavor from hometown. On presentation day,she 47 the materials with trembling hands.To her surprise,Pierre volunteered to help cook.As they spread the batter ()he 48."I made fun of your food at first, but now I see it's part of your 49"When the crispy jianbing was served,classmates crowded around, asking questions about Chinese New Year traditions. The event made everyone 50.Students who once 51 her now greeted her warmly.A girl named Sophie even proposed 52 a French-Chinese cookbook together for the school fair and suggested including family dishes passed down through generations. On the final day,53 filled a book titled Bites Beyond Borders.Holding it,Li Mei realized that cultural gaps weren't about walls but doors-waiting to be unlocked.A simple 54 had taught her more about belonging than any textbook. "Food is the 55 foreign policy,"Mr.Dupont said,biting into a red bean croissant. 41.A.adventure B.struggle C.routine D.necessity 42.A.messy B.ordinary C.strange D.special 43.A.mattered B.worked C.rested D.changed 44.A.praised B.postponed C.concluded D.launched 45.A.purchase B.review C.prepare D.receive 46.A.joked B.hesitated C.insisted D.protested 47.A.laid out B.held back C.heated up D.gave away 48.A.argued B.denied C.admitted D.added 49.A.identity B.interest C.personality D.quality 50.A.freed B.relaxed C.amused D.connected 51.A.betrayed B.overlooked C.envied D.misled 52.A.borrowing B.authoring C.promoting D.sponsoring 53.A.stories B.photos C.recipes D.quotes 54.A.game B.question C.gift D.lunch 55.A.tastiest B.heaviest C.oldest D.fastest 6 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。 William Shakespeare's King Lear《李尔王》is often associated with the grand theaters of London's West End or New York's Broadway.But in Leping,a county-level city in east China's Jiangxi Province,the king takes 56unexpected form as Li Er.Through loud singing and rich costumes,the English classic 57(stage)in a Chinese way. 51-year-old actor Hu Haidong grew up in a Ganju perfommer's family and began learning opera at 13 before joining the troupe().Yet,Ganju experienced a declining audience trend and fimding 58 (short)in the late 20th century,which left many state-backed troupes 59(struggle)to survive. The turning point came around 2012,60 local authorities reformed the Leping Ganju Opera Troupe,reshaping it into an organization that puts greater emphasis on performance.Artists gained greater freedom to adapt scripts (and respond directly 61 audience demand with revised versions keeping themes via Ganju's unique vocals,music and symbolic movements. Leping's King Li Er has also gained attention beyond China.It once shared the stage with a British 62(produce)of King Lear.David Gareth,who played Lear in the British version, 63 (describe)it as his first real encounter with the emotional depth and 64(express) power of Chinese regional opera. Today,Hu still performs for hours during busy seasons.His voice gets tired,but he stays on stage, holding on to a sense of purpose once 65(lose)."When I hear the applause,"he said,"I know the art is still alive..” 第四部分写作（共2节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假设你是李华，你校英语报6ic栏目正在就“智能翻译工具在英语学习中的使用”主题征稿。 请你给该报编辑写一封投稿信，内容包括： (1)描述使用现状： (2)分析利与弊： (3)提出合理使用建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为100左右： 2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Smart Translation Tools in English Leaming 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 My name is Mae.I've always been passionate about exploring and solving problems-whether fixing a broken toy or figuring out how a phone app works.This led me to join our school's Coding ( Club.In our first lesson,Ms.Davis told us that coding is more than writing lines of code.It is about using technology to make life easier for others. "Your project,"she announced in class one day,"is to create a simple app that solves a real-life problem.""You have one week to prepare,"she added gently,hoping this would give us enough time to find inspiration and finish the project. The challenge stayed with me as I walked to my neighbor Mrs.Thompson's apartment after school. She had invited me for tea,as she often did on Tuesdays.Mrs.Thompson was kind and cheerful,but lately she had been a little forgetful,often misplacing her keys or repeating the same story twice without realizing it.When I arrived,she was in the kitchen. "Mae!Good timing,"she greeted me warmly,and then stopped,glancing at the kettle."Did I already boil water for tea? I checked the kettle-it was still warm.We laughed about it as I poured water,and soon we were chatting.Our conversation turned to her weekly book club with friends.Mrs.Thompson smiled,talking about her two old friends.Mr.Brown arrived late for the game,and Mrs.Smith failed to bring her glasses twice.“We're quite a group,”she said. Then her expression grew thoughtful."We manage,of course.But sometimes I think wouldn't it be nice if something simply reminds us?Take medicine.Water the plants.Friday for book club."She tapped her head with a soft laugh. Her words sank in.At that moment,an idea formed in my mind.As I stood up to leave,I smiled mysteriously,"Give me a few days,and I'll bring you a little surprise." “Oh?I'll try not to forget that,”she laughed. 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。 Paragraph 1:That night,I sat at my desk,notebook open and mind racing with details. Paragraph 2:A week later;I presented my project to Ms.Davis. 8