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广东省领航联盟2024-2025学年高二下学期5月联考英语试题
一、阅读理解
From the Statue of Liberty to the Grand Canyon, there are many famous landmarks that are must- sees!
Statue of Liberty, New York
Forever a symbol of hope and freedom in New York City, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the United States. Gifted to the US by France in 1886, the statue quickly became known as a National Treasure. Today, over 3 million people a year take the ship to Liberty Island to see the New York landmark up close.
Niagara Falls, New York
The largest waterfall in North America and one of the most famous landmarks of the USA, Niagara Falls lies on the border between New York and Canada. Niagara Falls State Park’s famous “Maid of the Mist” boat ride takes passengers up to the falls to hear the powerful roar and feel the mist of the water. Over 8 million visitors a year take this journey.
Grand Canyon (大峡谷), Arizona
Being 278 miles long, 18 miles wide, and over a mile deep, Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the United States. The area surrounding the Grand Canyon is home to several Native American Reservations and Grand Canyon National Park, one of the most visited National Parks in the USA, with over 5 million visitors a year.
Hoover Dam, Nevada
Constructed in the 1930s to supply water and hydroelectric power to neighboring desert regions, the Hoover Dam was considered a modern wonder of its time. This Nevada landmark remains the highest concrete arch dam in the US today. The Hoover Dam is one of the most famous landmarks in the USA．with an estimated 7 million tourists visiting every year.
1．Which landmark attracts the most visitors
A．Statue of Liberty. B．Hoover Dam. C．Grand Canyon. D．Niagara Falls.
2．What can we know about Hoover Dam
A．It is the largest dam in the world. B．It was a wonder when constructed
C．It was built to protect a natural park. D．It is the highest construction in the US.
3．What do the four landmarks have in common
A．They have a long history. B．They are natural attractions.
C．They are in the same country. D．They are preserved by the UN.
In a new video series Suzie Hicks the Climate Chick and Sprout, the climate activist and educator Suzie Hicks shares the screen with a green puppet (木偶). Together, the pair share information about human-caused climate change in a way that’s tailored to suit children ages 4 to 8.
“The reason why I talk to young kids is that it is a glorious opportunity to build a better future,’ Hicks said. “I swing between ‘Goodness me, the world is at an end’ and ‘A better world is possible’—and I want more people to swing towards ‘a better world is possible.’”
Hicks’ interest in taking care of the planet goes back to her childhood, when she would collect used batteries for recycling with her dad. Hicks earned an undergraduate degree in theater and film, but one of her biggest heroes was a scientist—Bill Nye.
“He’s a huge role model of mine,” Hicks said. “He made me love science as a kid, and I’m hopeful that I can help kids love climate science and love the earth.”
During a summer internship (实习) in 2017, Hicks combined her interest in science and performance to teach kids about ocean science and its connection to human-caused climate change.
“I had so much fun during that internship that my boss was like, ‘You’re pretty funny. You should have a show,’” Hicks said. “And ever since then, I’ve kind of had the bug for making TV about climate.”
Suzie Hicks the Climate Chick and Sprout is part of a small number of climate change-related offerings for kids, whose content is just what parents are expecting. Now Hicks is starting to gain recognition, but it is not an easy road to take. Hicks said she and her teammates are currently crowdsourcing almost all of the show’s funding.
“I’m just bushwhacking (开路) my way, hoping that it’s going to work out and that some good comes of it,” said Hicks.
4．What is Hicks’ aim to create the video series for kids
A．To develop their intelligence in an interesting way.
B．To learn about the effect of climate change on them.
C．To inspire them to take up science when growing up.
D．To help them develop positive attitude toward the world.
5．What gave Hicks the idea to produce shows about climate
A．The boss’s words. B．The kids’ demands.
C．His father’s influence. D．Bill Nye’s encouragement.
6．What challenge does Hicks face
A．Lack of audience. B．Financial shortage.
C．Her teammates’ quitting. D．Parents’ misunderstanding.
7．Which words can best describe Hicks
A．Talented and determined. B．Humorous and devoted.
C．Responsible and successful. D．Respectable and serious.
Astronaut McCandless at last reached his destination: some 320 feet out in space, 170 miles above the Atlantic, a human satellite in orbit, traveling at 23 times the speed of sound. Yet the astronaut felt no sense of movement until he looked down and saw the planet beneath his feet, a pin-sharp relief map unfolding at four miles per second: “Looks like Florida. It is Florida!” he said, his calmness disappearing immediately as he spotted Cape Canaveral below.
Looking out, pilot Robert L. “Hoot” Gibson centered the distant figure in the viewfinder (取景器) of his camera Hasselblad — but then pulled the camera away from his eye, briefly startled by the power and clarity of the image he had framed. He had never seen so clearly on his planet. Gibson saw McCandless suspended alone in the blackness — his white suit seeming to shine beneath the sunlight of outer space, the blue band of Earth’s atmosphere curving away beneath him. Gibson checked the settings on the camera, and then checked them again. He took this photo.
Meanwhile, McCandless continued to test the abilities of his experimental flying machine: He sailed back toward “Challenger” and then drew away once more; he dipped and rose. Like the other astronauts before him who had spoken of walking in space — back in 1965, Ed White had been so unwilling to return to his Gemini capsule that he described doing so as “the saddest moment of my life” — McCandless had hoped, if only for a few moments, to experience the noiseless loneliness of being alone in the heavens; but the noise of the three audio feeds in his headset made it impossible.
Almost six hours after the experiment had begun, McCandless came back inside the spacecraft, sealed the door of the air lock behind him and removed his helmet. Down in Mission Control, the astronaut’s wife hugged him and wept.
8．How did McCandless feel when seeing Florida
A．Relieved. B．Disappointed. C．Excited. D．Satisfied.
9．What does the underlined word “startled” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Shocked. B．Scared. C．Motivated. D．Directed.
10．What did most likely happen in 1965
A．A space film was made. B．A space exploration was carried out.
C．McCandless met Ed White. D．Ed White had a terrible experience.
11．What can be the best title for the passage
A．An Unexpected Encounter B．Man’s First Space Walking
C．An Astronaut’s Daily Life D．A Journey in Space Exploration
Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feeds or remain on the field as nutrients. In this way, they supply the soil with nutrients before the next planting. However, cover plants also protect against the soil being washed away, regulate soil temperature, promote humus (腐殖质) formation and increase biodiversity above and below ground. However, their potential for removing soil contaminants (污染物) has yet to be recognized.
Actually, using plants to deal with contaminants in the soil is nothing new. For example, contaminated soil on industrial sites is already being tackled in this way. But agriculture could also benefit from this method, says Marie Muehe, head of the Plant Biogeochemistry working group at the UFZ and senior author of the publication.
Then which plants are suitable for phytoremediation (植物修复) in agriculture And which pollutants could be managed with which plants The UFZ team investigated these questions and analysed the current research. Based on the results of the former studies, the research team developed concepts for phytoremediation for the respective pollutant categories. For example, sunflowers could be used as a cover plant to prevent nitrate (硝酸盐) in the soil from being washed out and polluting the groundwater. The plants absorb the nitrate from the soil to grow. However, it was difficult to identify cover plants that are particularly suitable for phytoremediation targeting the contaminant categories of plastic.
“A lot of research still needs to be done here — working together with farmers. Other than that, there is no other approach to effective and practicable strategies for phytoremediation, tailored to different locations, soils and pollutant problems,” says Marie Muehe. “From our perspective, using cover plants to manage soil pollutants could be an efficient future concept for healthier soils and more sustainable agriculture.”
A UFZ research team will be launching a field study together with farmers as part of the SmartManure project in the summer of 2025. Their aim is to more closely investigate different cover plants and their remediation performance and to test the practicability of phytoremediation in agricultural practice.
12．What is the purpose of paragraph 1
A．To point out the benefits of cover plants.
B．To bring about the topic to be discussed.
C．To introduce the background of the passage.
D．To expose a rare phenomenon in agriculture.
13．What is the base of the researchers’ concept
A．Their practical experiments. B．Their work in the field.
C．Findings of previous research. D．The newly-raised questions.
14．What is the only solution to the phytoremediation problem
A．Doing more research along with farmers.
B．Testing the practicability of phytoremediation.
C．Gathering more ways from previous recordings.
D．Popularizing advanced knowledge among farmers.
15．What is mainly talked about in the passage
A．Cover plants function well in the field.
B．Farmers are taught to use cover plants in the filed.
C．Pollutants in the soil can be reduced in various ways.
D．Cover plants can be used to remove pollutants in the soil.
Why Chinese players are so good at table tennis Are there any secrets to that Here are some secrets that can help you understand the Chinese domination in table tennis.
One reason is that China has the best coaches in the world. They are not only good at table tennis techniques, but also good at strategy playing style development. It’s the role of the coach who has a deep understanding of table tennis techniques. He should have a “sharp eye”. 16 A coach “watches” the player training session and “sees” where to improve, where to fix his techniques.
There are other reasons as to why the Chinese so good at table tennis. People suggest theories like genes or average height of the people but science disproves them all. However, culture does play a role in the outstanding results that Chinese players produce at an international level. 17 So they practice for hours with specific training methods which have been passed down through the centuries.
18 Just enough space for a table and to move around for a game. Space is an issue in China considering that it is one of the world’s most densely populated country. But with table tennis you can really economize space.
In addition to the need for being economical with space, table tennis is not an expensive sport. The only thing you need is a table, a bat and a ball. 19 The affordability of the game opens it up to people from all walks of life.
It’s important to note that tables are practically everywhere in China. In public spaces such as business centers, parks, train station, schools, offices and shopping centers, you will find them. 20
A．Another reason is that it does not require much room.
B．The Chinese work hard and have focus to develop their skills.
C．That means the ability to analyze and improve the players’ skills.
D．Indeed, the height of the tables is more suitable for middle-height people.
E．But now this sport is becoming more and more popular in Western countries.
F．Any T-shirt and shorts will do, unless you’re getting into a competitive game.
G．With so much availability of tables, no wonder so many people love this game.
二、完形填空
Thangka, a religious painting, is often described as an illustrated encyclopedia of Tibetan culture.
Goinqogyai, a master of Thangka art, has 21 the art for three decades and has discovered the differences between different forms of art when practicing it. He 22 realized that he could find inspiration in all art forms for 23 Thangka works.
When studying traditional Chinese painting in Beijing, he attempted to 24 the realistic techniques of traditional landscape and bird paintings to Thangka art. Then he was shocked by an 25 he had never seen before. “It is 26 to present snow-covered mountains, lakes and forests in a 27 way,” he recalled.
After his 28 in Beijing, Goinqogyai began to establish an art 29 of his own, which integrates elements of traditional Chinese painting with techniques of the Mansar School from the 17th and 18th centuries. To 30 nature up close, he often takes trips into the wild to photograph mountains, rivers and lakes, and then later 31 them with ink and brush.
Goinqogyai is not the first Thangka artist to conduct such 32 . Manla Dondrub, a Thangka master from the 13th century, 33 ideas from Chinese landscape painting for his creations. This proves the 34 communication between, and integration of, the many sub-cultures in China and the sense of 35 among all of the country’s ethnic groups.
21．A．taken up B．looked for C．kept in mind D．taken advantage of
22．A．initially B．painfully C．disappointingly D．gradually
23．A．evaluating B．creating C．appreciating D．sharing
24．A．apply B．adjust C．compare D．refer
25．A．error B．agreement C．effect D．announcement
26．A．unbelievable B．obvious C．convincing D．critical
27．A．scientific B．different C．professional D．strange
28．A．teaching B．performance C．encounter D．experience
29．A．gallery B．style C．exhibition D．work
30．A．transform B．explore C．protect D．observe
31．A．decorates B．colors C．reproduces D．provides
32．A．activities B．experiments C．surveys D．tours
33．A．freed B．prevented C．borrowed D．hid
34．A．interpersonal B．frequent C．visual D．long
35．A．community B．pride C．direction D．achievement
三、语法填空
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。
Famous Chinese sci-fi writer Liu Cixin predicted that AI may reshape the landscape of science fiction creation at the 2025 China Science Fiction Convention that 36 (announce) open on March 28 in Beijing.
Liu previously held the view that AI technologies 37 (mere) process vast amounts of data, generating results through 38 (amaze) recombination, and so often lack emotions and real-life experience. However, he now realizes Al-generated writing could even surpass human authors in quality.
Liu’s works are regarded as a milestone in Chinese sci-fi literature. Several of them have been adapted into films and TV series, 39 helps to push Chinese science fiction onto the global stage.
Just like Liu’s works, many Chinese science fiction works stand out for 40 (they) integration of cultural values, offering 41 unique perspective on humanity’s place in the universe. These works reflect the richness of philosophical and scientific perspectives 42 (root) in Chinese values, which possess a distinctiveness that Al can hardly copy.
According to Liu, China’s rapid technological advancements provide 43 (assist) for science fiction. China’s sci-fi industry is entering a critical phase of integration and innovation-driven development, positioning itself 44 a key growth driver in the global sci-fi landscape. With continuous technological advancements and market demand, the Chinese sci-fi industry is expected 45 (speed) up cooperative innovation across its entire value chain.
四、书信写作
46．你校校报将举行一个“10年后我回高中学校时要带的一个礼物”的征文活动，请你投稿。内容包括：
1.物品简介；
2.你的理由。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
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五、书面表达
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。
I stepped from the lazy coolness of the house into the heat of a summer day.
“Wow, I better make this fast,” I said to myself. As the burning sun beat down, I laboriously dragged the pipe the length of the yard, watering as I went and thinking that a hat might have been in order. My daughter, Katherine, stuck out her head from the back door.
“What are you doing out here, Mom ”
I turned but nearly tripped over a stick. I used my shirt to wipe the sweat out of my eyes so I could see her.
“I have to water the flowers, or they will die.”
“Well, be careful. I’m off to class.”
I continued my missions and from time to time I picked up the tools. Finally, I finished. With a sigh of relief, I reached the back door, greatly expecting the rush of cool air on my red face. Relief quickly turned to disbelief and shock; Katherine had flipped the deadbolt (栓上门栓) out of habit. The door was locked.
My mind quickly processed a slideshow of reality: padlock (门锁) is on gate; key to padlock is in house; cell phone is in house; I don’t know when my husband comes home. I’m going to cook! My backyard was an oven (烤箱), and I was the picnic ham.
I told myself to calm down and think. There had to be a way. I paced back and forth from side to side of the yard shouting, “Heeeeeeeeelp meeeeeee!” at the top of my lungs. No response at all.
My three little dogs faithfully tried to help. They stayed right with me, dancing in and out of the dog door from time to time as if to say, “Get out of the heat, Mom. It’s easy.”
I took a close look at the very small and low dog door on the gate. Would I climb through Ha-ha, not a chance. How about reaching my arm through the opening and up to flip the bolt lever I had seen my daughter do that.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
So I carefully lowered my body to reach the padlock.
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Just I was playing with the pipe water when I heard a familiar voice.
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参考答案
【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C
【答案】4．D 5．A 6．B 7．C
【答案】8．C 9．A 10．B 11．D
【答案】12．B 13．C 14．A 15．D
【答案】16．C 17．B 18．A 19．F 20．G
【答案】21．A 22．D 23．B 24．A 25．C 26．A 27．B 28．D 29．B 30．D 31．C 32．B 33．C 34．D 35．A
【答案】36．was announced 37．merely 38．amazing 39．which 40．their 41．a 42．rooted 43．assistance 44．as 45．to speed
46．【答案】 If I should have the privilege to revisit my high school a decade later, what I want to bring along most is a time capsule, which would express my gratitude to the teachers and my cherished memories of school life.
With a simple touch of the button, the time capsule, in the shape of our school, will open itself to display memorable moments in high school — past students’ graduation photos, teachers’ inspiring lectures, and even shots of campus changes over time.
The gift contains our deep emotional attachment to our beloved school, reminding us that no matter how far we go, our roots remain here. In a word, the time capsule is the best choice for me.
47．【答案】So I carefully lowered my body to reach the padlock. With my face pushed against the gate, I tried to reach out my arm. However, my arm was too short to reach the lock. Then I looked around and my eyes settled on the stick and the pipe. Maybe they could help. I stood up to take them. Then I tried again but still in vain. The only thing I could do was to use the water to cool me.
Just I was playing with the pipe water when I heard a familiar voice. Hearing the voice, my dogs excitedly rushed in through the dog hole, barking. I hurriedly climbed up and shouted through the dog door. Then my husband came, who had returned home earlier than usual. “What on earth are you doing ” he asked. “I was locked out”. Then he returned to take the key. I nearly burst into tears of relief as I explained the situation. From then on, there was always a spare key in the yard.

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