广东茂名市电白区2026-2027学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

2026一2027学年度第一学期期中考试 高二英语 (满分：130分时间：120分钟) 第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分） 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。 Grand Canyon National Park Located entirely in northern Arizona,the park covers 277 miles of the Colorado River and adjacent uplands.One of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world,Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas (it offers to visitors on the rim. Park Openings and Closings The Village and Desert View on the South Rim are open all year and park entrances remain open 24 hours a day.North Rim facilities open mid-May and close mid-October.Hours for visitor centers and businesses vary throughout the year. Park Information The park produces a Pocket Map with a North Rim and South Rim edition that contains a map and information about services and facilities. It is available in French,German,Japanese,Italian,Spanish,Korean, and Chinese.A hiking brochure is included for those planning to hike one of the park's main trails down into Grand Canyon.Obtain publications at entrance stations,visitor centers,or at go.nps.gov/136ojl. Accessibility Many of the facilities at Grand Canyon are historic and built before current accessibility standards were set.The terrain is rugged with narrow,rocky trails and steep cliffs.Visitors using wheelchairs or having visual impairments (may need assistance.For more information about accessibility in Grand Canyon National Park,see go.nps.gov/1rtx12. 高二英语期中试卷第1页（共12页） Park Entrance Fees Admission to the park is $35 per private vehicle,$30 per motorcycle and $20 per person entering the park via()Grand Canyon Railway.The pass can be used for seven days and includes both rims.Pay fees at park entrance stations or at some businesses outside the park.For complete fee information,including Annual,Active Military,Senior,and Access passes,visit go.nps.gov/y5uu6f. Sustainability Grand Canyon National Park incorporates sustainability into all aspects of its operations.Use your refillable water bottle to fill up on free Grand Canyon spring water at visitor centers and grocery stores.Please recycle-recycling containers are conveniently located and as common as trash bins.Discover what else you can do to protect the environment while traveling here and beyond at go.nps.gov/lb2rzt. 1.The disabled can find detailed information on assistant facilities by visiting A.go.nps.gov/136ojl B.go.nps.gov/1rtxl2 C.go.nps.gov/y5uu6f D.go.nps.gov/lb2rzt 2.If your family plan to drive to the park for a ten-day vacation,you should pay A.$35. B.$60. C.$70. D.$120. 3.What can we learn about the national park? A.Visitors are forbidden to leave any trash in the park. B.Visitors have year-round access to every corner of the park. C.It is one of the world's most visually breathtaking landscapes. D.Chinese hikers cannot explore the North Rim without an interpreter. B Song Yingxing was a Chinese scientist and encyclopedist(百科全书编纂者)in the late Ming Dynasty.British scholar Joseph Needham praised him as "The Diderot of China". Born in Jiangxi Province in 1587,Song Yingxing took the senior imperial (examinations six times but failed repeatedly.Finally,he abandoned official exams and turned to practical natural science. 高二英语期中试卷第2页（共12页） Then Song Yingxing spent four years teaching his students in his hometown.Although it was a job like teaching,it was a very important stage in Song Yingxing's life,because many of his works were written here.And he chose a secluded (life and refused to serve as a government official,leading a poor life in his old age. Song's greatest masterpiece is Tian Gong Kai Wu,a technical encyclopedia of great value.As Needham has observed,the vast amount of accurately drawn illustrations() in this encyclopedia dwarfed the amount provided in previous Chinese encyclopedias,making it a valuable written work in the history of Chinese literature.The book systematically summarizes ancient Chinese agricultural experience and technological achievements,covering almost all technical fields of the mid-Ming Dynasty. Many production techniques recorded in it are still practical today.Meanwhile,Tian Gong Kai Wu broke from Chinese tradition by rarely referencing previous written work.It was instead written in a style strongly suggestive of personal experience.Translated into many foreign languages,the book gained great popularity in Europe and Japan. 4.What can we learn about Song Yingxing from the text? A.He received a science education. B.He dreamed to be a great scientist. C.He adjusted the direction of life. D.He passed imperial examinations. 5.Which of the following best describes Song's teaching life? A.Significant and rewarding. B.Busy but satisfactory. C.Comfortable but worthless. D.Challenging and intolerant. 6.What's the possible meaning of the underlined word "dwarfed"? A.Apply something to practice B.Make something seem smaller. C.Provide evidence of something. D.Take advantage of something. 7.What is one of the features of Tian Gong Kai Wu? A.It largely referenced previous encyclopedias. B.It was written in multiple foreign languages. C.It focused merely on agricultural technology. D.It provided abundant first-hand experience. 高二英语期中试卷第3页（共12页） C When Brandon Contino and co founder Dan Chi were developing Four Growers'produce-harvesting robots,they practically lived in a greenhouse for an entire year."We actually started just running everything off a laptop,and I would be there in the row coding.Chi would be making changes mechanically,Contino,now CEO,told TechCrunch. The result was Four Growers,which builds robots designed to autonomously harvest plants in greenhouses.The robots are programmed to identify produce at the right level of ripeness(成熟度)一which varies depending on a farmer's needs一by using multiple stereo cameras to see the crops and help operate the robot's arms to avoid nonripe fruit on the vine ()The tech currently works with tomatoes and will be commercially available to harvest other crops like cucumbers in the near future. Having enough labor to harvest crops is crucial because if crops can't be harvested when they are ready,they rot()and result in lost profits for the farm.The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture's 2024 labor report said the industry is facing a "critical shortage"of workers,and it won't get better anytime soon. Contino said they were intentional about focusing on greenhouse farms.Unlike outdoor farms,greenhouses can grow almost all year round,and are more efficient than outside farms.They also harvest on a much more frequent schedule than outdoor farms,which makes them a good candidate to buy tech. Four Growers now works with five customers,and its robots have picked millions of tomatoes.Contino said that the company is working to expand its technology beyond just harvesting and is looking to expand into outdoor farms in the coming years."It's not really a labor replacement.It's more of an augmentation(增强)，”Contino said“As the labor force shrinks,and there are fewer people willing to do it,it's putting them to more comfortable positions and allowing one person to be able to do a lot more 8.What are the cameras used to do in the greenhouse? A.Identify crops'ripeness. B.Take pictures for the ripe fruit. C.Monitor the surroundings. D.Distinguish tomatoes from other plants. 高二英语期中试卷第4页（共12页） 9.Why does the author mention the 2024 labor report in paragraph 3? A.To express concern about the farm profits. B.To stress the necessity of harvesting robots. C.To show the achievements of Four Growers. D.To call for public support for the farm industry. 10.According to Contino,what makes greenhouse farms a better target for Four Growers? A.A wider range of crops. B.Greener than outside farms. C.A greater number of consumers. D.Higher harvesting frequency. 11.What can we infer from the passage? A.Greenhouse farms are more profitable than outdoor farms all year round. B.The robots are designed to free workers from tough field work. C.Four Growers'robots can automatically handle all kinds of greenhouse crops. D.Labor shortage will push outdoor farms to buy the robots immediately. D Air flows through every building in which we spend time,including homes,offices, schools and stores.HVAC(暖通空调)systems keep that air moving,but they also carry too much carbon dioxide (CO2). Right now,the biggest efforts to pull out COz of the atmosphere rely on huge industrial machines that cost a fortune and need a lot of space.Instead of building big carbon-capture plants,what if we could use the air systems already in place in every building?That's the goal of new filters (developed by researchers at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. If every building used this kind of filter that fits into the air systems,we could remove up to 596 megatons of CO2 from the atmosphere per year.That's like taking 130 million cars off the road for a full year.But even on a small scale(),the benefits are clear.In 2024,a study showed that these filters could help cut energy bills by as much as 21.66%. Normally,HVAC systems have to bring in a lot of outside air to keep indoor COa levels down.People have to heat or cool that air,depending on the season-and that costs money. "Our filter removes CO2 inside the building,so the system doesn't have to bring in much outside air.That means less air needs to be heated or cooled,which reduces the energy consumption in HVAC,explained Ronghui Wu,who worked on the project. 高二英语期中试卷第5页（共12页） Unlike standard filters,which ended in the rubbish every six months or so,these new filters are built for reuse.Instead of heading to landfills(垃圾填埋地)，they can be collected and refreshed.Po-Chun Hsu,lead researcher,sees a future where cities manage these filters just like they handle garbage and recycling.Used filters could be picked up,and sent to a central location,where their CO2 is removed.The captured carbon could then be turned into fuels or chemicals,adding value instead of waste. It is a cleaner filter that captures carbon.If this technology catches on,buildings around the world could become quiet climate helpers. 12.What is the main goal of the new filters according to the researchers? A.Control air flow through every building. B.Provide inspiration for building big plants. C.Replace current heating and cooling systems. D.Turn buildings into carbon-capture machines. 13.Why are cars mentioned in paragraph 3? A.To explore special ways to cut energy bills. B.To reveal a disadvantage of HVAC systems. C.To show the benefit the new filters can bring. D.To stress the harm of CO2 from the atmosphere. 14.What do Ronghui Wu's words suggest about the new filters? A.They can help save money. B.They are popular now. C.They still need more testing. D.They mainly keep indoor temperature fixed. 15.What's the best title of this passage? A.Catching Carbon from the Air:An Energy-Saving Filter. B.Turning Buildings into Fuel:The future of Carbon Filters. C.Reducing Your Energy Bill:The HVAC Systems. D.Bringing in Outside Air:The New Type of Air Filter. 高二英语期中试卷第6页（共12页） 第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项 涂黑，选项中有两项为多余选项。 Great achievers have changed the world in remarkable ways.However,what truly defines an achiever is not just their discoveries,but the qualities that drive them forward.16 One striking example is Yuan Longping,known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice".Driven by a strong curiosity about how rice production could be improved,he spent decades in the fields, observing every detail and questioning established theories.17 His breakthrough()has not only fed China but also provided a model for other developing nations. 18 Yet it was exactly these hardships that shaped his greatness.It took Yuan over a decade of failed experiments before he created the first hybrid rice strain ()Each failure taught him something new and his constant persistence turned repeated failures into stepping stones toward final success. Beyond his scientific drive,Yuan's selflessness was equally remarkable.For example, he often rejected high-paying jobs abroad to stay in China.19 His devotion to feeding the poor,not enriching himself,transformed his scientific discovery into a humanitarian(A 道主义)mission that saved millions from hunger. What sets these individuals apart is not the fame they gained or the awards they received. 20 As Yuan's story shows,it was curiosity that started his quest,persistence that carried him through failures,and selflessness that gave his work lasting meaning-qualities that turn ordinary people into extraordinary achievers. A.Yuan's road to success was rarely smooth. B.It is their character that truly makes them stand out. C.He chose to apply his knowledge where it was most needed. D.This is what makes him a great scientist and a beloved figure. E.Yuan's contribution to agriculture earned him the World Food Prize in 2004. F.His desire to explore led him to experiment tirelessly with hybrid rice techniques. G.At the heart of their success lies a combination of curiosity,persistence,and selflessness. 高二英语期中试卷第7页（共12页） 第二部分语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填人空白处的 最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Wilt Chamberlain is 47 years old.He will 21 in May 2027,at age 48,with a bachelor's degree in architecture. Wilt was 22 about architecture when he was in primary school.But when it came time for 23 Wilt chose the expected path,earning a(n)24 degree followed by an MBA,and building a career in business.Architecture remained a(n)25 dream. When faced with personal changes and 26 with his finance job,the father of three teenage boys decided it was time to 27 follow his architectural dream.Discovering that his alma mater (had just launched an architecture program,Wilt 28 at the chance to start a new chapter in his life. This 29 is about more than professional fulfillment for Wilt.It's about 30 to his sons that it's never too late to chase one's dreams."My boys,it's never too late to 31 a passion,and it's never too late to be happy,Wilt said."I'm not worried about when I graduate,nor 20-30 more years of work.I have no 32 to stop. When Wilt 33 his cap and gown (next spring,he'll be realizing a childhood dream 34 but never forgotten.He'll be showing his boys and himself that happiness and purpose are always within 35 at any stage of life,with a little faith and hard work. 21.A.succeed B.leave C.graduate D.retire 22.A.committed B.passionate C.certain D.particular 23.A.occupation B.marriage C.college D.family 24.A.architecture B.agriculture C.engineering D.finance 25.A.unrealized B.unimportant C.unaffordable D.unfamiliar 26.A.content B.dissatisfied C.ashamed D concerned 27.A.constantly B.intensely C.gradually D.bravely 28.A.jumped B.stared C.pointed D.laughed 高二英语期中试卷第8页（共12页） 29.A.lesson B.term C.act D.symbol 30.A.complaining B.emphasizing C.explaining D.demonstrating 31.A.pursue B.perceive C.adopt D.adjust 32.A.opportunities B.plans C.measures D.ambitions 33.A.puts on B.calls on C.takes out D.takes off 34.A.designed B.delayed C.destroyed D.possessed 35.A.distance B.sight C.reach D.range 第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将本 题的答案写在答题卡上 Victor Hugo once said,"Laughter is the sun 36 drives winter from the human face.Up to now,nobody 37 (be)able to create laughter like Charlie Chaplin.He brightened the lives of millions through two world wars and the hard years in between.He made people laugh at a time when they felt 38 (depress),so they could forget their difficulties. Not that Charlie's own life was easy.He was born to a poor family in 1889.His parents were both poor music hall performers.39 (make)money,Charlie learnt to sing as soon as he could speak,40 dance as soon as he could walk.Such training was common in stage families 41 that time.Every member of the family performed to help make money. Then his father died,and so Charlie spent his youth 42 (look)after his sick mother and his brother.43 (fortunate),he discovered his great gift for humour.By his teens, Charlie had,through his humour,become one of the most popular child 44 (actor)in England.No one was bored watching him-he made everything 45 (fun). 第三部分基础知识考察（共两节，满分10分） 第一节单词填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 根据中文提示和首字母填空，或根据括号内同根词填空。请将完整的单词的正确形式 写在答题卡对应的答题区域。 46.When travelling,her (prefer)lies in quiet ancient towns rather than crowded scenic spots. 高二英语期中试卷第9页（共12页) 47.The activity was r (有益的)and left us with unforgettable memories.. 48.Friendly (interact)can bridge the gap between different cultures 49.It takes patience to c_ (说服)people to accept new ideas. 50.A ()the traditional culture is regaining its popularity among teenagers. 第二节完成句子（共5小题；每空0.5分，满分5分） 根据中文提示填空，每个空仅填一个单词，并将本题的答案写在答题卡上。 51.我们呼吁所有人保护环境。 We everyone to protect our environment. 52.两个月前举办的英语节由戏剧和演讲组成。 The English festival held two months ago plays and speeches. 53.我们观看了好几场演出，其中大部分给我们留下深刻印象。 We watched several performances, impressed us deeply. 54.我们所承认的事情彰显我们的诚实与勇气。 we acknowledge shows our honesty and courage. 55.在青少年中倡导低碳生活方式是值得的。 It is worthwhile lowcarbon lifestyles among teenagers. 第四部分书面表达（共两节满分40分） 第一节应用文（满分15分） 56.假定你是李华，你校英文报“Campus Voice”举办主题为Better Campus的活动，面向全 校征集校园空地的改造方案。现有两个候选方案： 方案一：建设“学生农场”(Student Farm); 方案二：打造“迷你读书角”(Mini Reading Corner)。 请你选择其中一个方案给栏目编辑写一封投稿信，内容包括： 1.你的选择； 2.阐述理由。 注意 高二英语期中试卷第10页（共12页) 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 Dear Editor, Yours, Li Hua 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。 Grandpa Zhang was seventy-two years old.He lived alone in a small apartment in the community,and his most precious possession was a wooden box of old letters-written in English by an old friend who had left China long ago.As young men,the two had grown up in the same village,sharing meals,laughter and dreams,and promising to keep in touch across the ocean.Grandpa Zhang treasured those letters as if they were made of gold.Every week,he wiped the box clean,but he could never read a single word inside.He did not understand English at all,and so the letters had stayed unopened for half a century,like a secret quietly waiting to be discovered.Sometimes he would lift the box down,hold a letter up to the light and sigh,wondering what his old friend had wanted to tell him across so many years. That spring,the community launched a program called "Digital Help for the Elderly, and a warm-hearted volunteer student named Jane was assigned to teach Grandpa Zhang how to use a smartphone.Every week,she came to his home with patience and a warm smile.At first,the old man waved his hand."These new things are for young people,not 高二英语期中试卷第11页（共12页) for me,"he said with a sigh.Jane did not argue.She simply sat beside him,showed him how to make calls and take photos,and listened patiently to his stories.When she learned about the letters,her eyes lit up."Grandpa,"she said gently,"a phone can actually translate the letters for you!Let me show you." Grandpa Zhang stared at her doubtfully.Then,slowly,he opened the box and took out several yellowed letters,his wrinkled hands trembling with mixed feelings."They are just lines and curves to me,"he murmured,a worried look on his face.Seeing his helplessness, Jane stepped forward willingly and smiled gently."Shall we try together?"Grandpa Zhang hesitated for a moment,then nodded and placed his phone into her hands,a faint spark of hope flickering in his eyes. 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。 Jane took a deep breath and began to adjust the smartphone settings. Two days later,Jane met Grandpa Zhang in the community office. 高二英语期中试卷第12页（共12页)