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中山市烟洲中学2025届高二下学期第1次段考
英语试卷
满分 120分，考试用时120分钟
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。
The world awaits. Where will you go next The following are among the most exciting destinations to visit. Grab your bags and go!
Puebla, Mtrice
Founded in 1931, the Mexico's fourth-largest city is a stronghold of Baroque architecture. In Puebla's city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are a large number of gorgeous 17th-and 18th-century Baroque buildings. Many are decorated with colored titles, the use of which illustrates the combination of Puebla's local and European colonial style. In 2017, an earthquake shook the area, leading to restorations of facilities throughout the city afterward. Despite that, Puebla remains rooted in tradition.
Tele, Czech Republic
The storybook town was probably founded in the nzd-14th century. Stone walls and a system of man-made ponds help protect Telr historic town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The triangular market square is bordered by a rainbow of light-colored houses, which were originally built of wood and rebuilt in stone after c fire in the late 14th century.
Gobekli Tepe, Turkey
Estimated to date back to the 10th-9th millennia B. C. E, the monumental limestone pillars at Gabekli Tepe had been hiding in plain sight for several thousand years. The detailed exploration of these giant stones only began in the 1990s. What have been revealed-primarily massive stones decorated with bas-relicfs（浅浮雕） of animal--comprise the world's oldest known temple complex. The extraordinary discoveries made here have rewritten the story of how the first civilizations began. Guatemala
Archaeologists have found long-hidden ruins of an extensive pre-Columbian civilization here, confirming that Guatemala is the place to dive into Mayan culture, then see now. Ancient roots run particularly deep in. the northernmost Petén region. in modern, multicultural. Guatemala, people with Mayan origin zake up about half the population, making the country the only one in Central America with a pative cultural majority.
21. Where can tourists enjoy architecture exhibiting a sombination of native and foreign styles
A. Guatemala. B. Gobekli Tepe, Turkey.
C. Puebla, Mexico. D. Tele, Czech Republic.
22. What has made Guatemala. special
A. The long-hidden ruins.
B. The deeply rooted Mayan culture
C. The modern and multicultural society.
D. The only Central American country with Mayan population.
23. According to the text, what do the above destinations have in common
A. They have historic sites. B They are in Central America.
C. They were once destroyed by fire. D. They were discovered in recent decades.
B
Alice Moore is a teenager entrepreneur（创业者）, who in May 2015 set up her business Ailie Candy. By the time she was 13, her company was worth millions of dollars with the invention of a super-sweet treat that could save kids' teeth, instead of destroying them.
It all began when Moore visited a bank with her dad. On the outing, she was offered a candy bar. However, her dad reminded her that sugary treats were had for her teeth. But Moore was sick of missing out on candies. So she desired to get round the warning "Why can't I make a healthy candy that's good for my teeth so that my parents can't say in o to it " With that in mind, Moore asked her dad if she could start her own candy company. He recommended that she do some research and talk to dentists about what a healthier candy would contain.
With her dad's permission, she spent the next two years researching online and conducting trials to get a recipe that was both tasty and tooth-friendly. She also approached dentists to learn more about teeth cleaning. Consequently, she succeeded in making a kind of candy only using natural sweeteners. which can reduce oral bacteria.
Moore then used her savings to get her business of the ground. Afterwards, she and her father secured their first business meeting with a supermarket owner, who finally agreed to sell Moore's product-Cancandy.
As Can Candy's success grows, so does Moore's credibility as a young entrepreneur. Moore is enthusiastic about the candy she created, and she's also positive about what the future might bring. She hopes that every kid can have a clean mouth and a bread -mail.
Meanwhile, with her parents' help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage life. Although she founded her company early on in life, she wasn't driven primarily by profit. Moore wants to use her unique talent to help others find their smiles. She donates 10% of Ailic Candy's profits to Bie Smiles. With her talent and determination, it appears that the sky could be the limit for Alice Moore.
24. How did Moore react to her dad's warning
A. She argued with him. B. She tried to find a way out.
C. She said no attention. D. She chose to consult dentists.
25. What is special about CanCandy
A. It is beneficial to dental health. B. It is free of sweeteners.
C. I is sweeter than other candies. D. It is produced to a dentists' recipe.
26. What does Moore expect from her business
A. To earn more money. B. To help others find smiles.
C. To make herself stand out. D. To beat other candy companies.
27. What can we learn from Alice Moore's stun/
A. Fame is a great thirst of the young.
B. A youth is to be regarded with respect.
C. Positive thinking and action result in success.
D. Success means getting personal desires satisfied.
C
Each year, the world loses about 10 million hectares of forest—at area about the size of Iceland — because of cutting down trees. At that rate, some scientists predict the world's forests could disappear in 100 to 200 years. To handle it, now researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have pioneered a technique to generate wood-like plant materials sin a lab. This makes it possible to "grow" a wooden product without cutting down trees.
In the lab, the researchers first take cells from the leaves of a young plant. These cells are cultured in liquid medium for two days, then moved to another medium which contains nutrients and two different hormones（激素）. By adjusting the bormone levels, the researchers can tune the physical and mechanical qualities of the cells: New the researchers use a 3D printer to shape the cell-based material, and let the shaped material grow in the dark for three months. Finally, the researchers dehydrate（使脱水） the material, and then evaluate its qualities.
They found that lower bormone levels lead to plant materials with more rounded, open cells of lower density（密度）, while higher hormone levels contribute to the growth of plant materials with smaller but denser cell structures. Lower or higher density of cell structures makes the plant materials softer or more rigid, helping the materials grow with different wood-like characteristics. What's more, it's to be noted that the research process is about 100 times faster than the time it takes for a tree to grow to maturity!
Research of this kind is ground-breaking. "This work demonstrates the great power of a technology," says lead researcher, Jeffrey Berenstab. "The real opportunity here is to be at its best with what you use and how you use it. This technology can be tuned to meet the requirements you give about shapes, sizes, rigidity, and forms. It enables us to grow' any wooden product in a way that traditional agricultural methods can't achieve."
28 Why do researchers at MIT perform the research
A. To grow more trees. B. To reduce tree losses.
C. To protect plant diversity. D. To predict forest disappearance.
29. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the lab research
A. Its scientific origins. B. Its theoretical basis
C. Its usual difficulties. D. Its main processes
30. What does the finding suggest about the plant materials
A. They are better than naturally grown plants.
B. Their growth speed determines their characteristics.
C. The hormone levels affect their rigidity.
D. Their cells' shapes mainly rely on their density.
31 Why is the research path-breaking according to Berenstain
A. It uses new biological materials in lab experiments.
B. It has a significant impact on worldwide plant growth.
C. It revolutionizes the way to make wooden products.
D. It challenges traditional scientific theories in forestry.
D
Users of Google Gemini, the tech giant's artificial-intelligence model, recently noticed that asking it to create images of Vikings, or German soldiers from 1943 produced surprising results: hardly any of the people depicted were white. Other image-generation tools have been criticized because they tend to show white men when asked for images of entrepreneurs or doctors. Google wanted Gemini to avoid this trap instead, it fell into another one, depicting George Washington as black. Now attention has moved on to the chatbot's text responses, which turned out to be just as surprising.
Gemini happily provided arguments in favor of positive action in higher education, but refused to provide arguments against. It declined to write a job ad for a fossil-fuel lobby group（游说团体）. because fossil fuels are bad and lobby groups prioritize "the interests of corporations over public well-being". Asked if Hamas is a terrorist organization, it replied. that the conflict in Gaza is "complex" ; asked if Elon Musk's tweeting of memes had done more harm than Hitler, it said it was "difficult to say". You do not have to be a critic to perceive its progressive bias.
Inadequate testing may be partly to blame. Google lags behind Open AI, maker of the better-known Chat GPT. As it races to catch up, Google may have cut corners. Other chat bots have also had controversial launches. Releasing chatbots and letting users uncover odd behaviors, which can be swiftly addressed, lets firms move faster, provided they are prepared to weather（经受住） the potential risks and bad publicity, observes Eth an Mollick, a professor at Wharton Business School.
But Gemini has clearly been deliberately adjusted, or "fine-tuned", to produce these responses. This raises questions about Google's culture. Is the firm so financially secure, with vast profits from internet adverting, that it feels free to try its hand at social engineering Do some employees think it has not just an opportunity. but a responsibility, to use its reach and power to promote a particular agenda All eyes are now on Google's boss, Sundar Pichai. He says Gemini is being fired. But does Google need fixing too
32. What do the words "this trap" underlined in the first paragraph refer to
A. Having a racial bias. B. Responding to wrong texts.
C. Criticizing political figures. D. Going against historical facts.
33. What is Paragraph2 mainly about
A. Gemini's refusal to make progress. B. Gemini's failure to give definite answers.
C. Gemini's prejudice in text responses. D. Gemini's avoidance of political conflicts.
34. What does &than Mollick think of Gemini's early launch
A. Creative. B. Promising. C. Illegal. D. Controversial.
35. What can we infer about Google from the last paragraph
A. Its security is doubted. B. It lacks financial support.
C. It needs further improvement. D. Its employees are irresponsible.
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。
Rock music consists of many different styles. Even through them is a common spirit among all music groups, they make very different music 36 At that time the Beatles entered the world of music from Liverpool.
After they were given an invitation to appear live on BBC, the Beatles quickly became famous in Britain with nationwide tours. By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England. 37 They held large concerts and performed at clubs. They became the hottest thing on the pop music scene in England. They began as a modestly successful musician group and ended the year as show business legends（传说）. John Lennon and Paul McCartney were named composers of the year.
38 They were not sure how the Americans would react to the new type of music. Beatles mania hit New York on February 7, 1964. Hundreds of fans jammed the airport to greet them. 39 . The concert was broadcast live and attracted the largest one night audience in the history of television up to that time. The Beatles were described as a British invasion（入侵） by local and nationwide newspapers at that time. Their victory in America was still remembered as a major turning point in the history of rock and roll. Thanks to the Beatles, a lot of opportunities were opened up to new faces on the market. 40
A. They-decided on a tour to the United States in 1964.
B. Even their hairstyles became major trends at that time.
C. Rock music developed in the 1950s and the early 1960s.
D. However, their songs changed t ho lives of generations to come.
E. Many rock bands were able to follow in the footsteps of the Beatles.
F. They appeared in the films A Hard Day's Night(1964) and Help (196)
G. They performed their first concert in America at CBS television's 33rd street studio.
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中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson will make sure low-income students in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer, 76-year-old Wilson has been offering free rides to college students for the past eight years. Since he first started 41 his car to the young people, Wilson has 42 an astonishing 64,000miles, and has had countless pleasant and often humorous 43 with the students he transports to and from school. The students who he's 44 have gone on to become physicians, teachers and engineers, but what they've also got out of their time in school is finding a role model and a friend in Wilson. Some students 45 call him "Grandpa".
Tina Stern received rides from Wilson for all her four years in college, and the trips meant much more to her than just free 46 . "It's not just a ride; you not just sitting there in 47 silence or with your headphones on." Stern said. He asks you questions and actually remember the answers, so the next time you ride with him, he'll 48 those things."
Wilson first worked as a driver through a student-support programme of the non-profit organization On Point for College. Although the 49 asks the members only to drive students to and from their classes, Wilson often goes 50 to ensure the welfare and safety of the students. If they have problems with registration, Wilson is there to 51 them. If they run out of certain daily necessities, Wilson will drive to the nearest store and purchase what's needed. If a student gets hungry on the long drives to and from school, Wilson never 52 to buy them a meal.
For many students, Wilson's help is not only appreciated, it's also entircly53 for them to be able to complete their college education. Some students don't have a reliable car, while others have to share vehicles with parents who work six days a week. For them, riding with Wilson has allowed them to complete their education-but according to Wilson, he benefits just as much from the 54 ." I just love driving and I love these kids, "Wilson said." It's such a(n) 55 to be a part these kids' lives, even just for a few hours, getting to know them and hearing their stories."
41. A. donating B. lending C. delivering D. volunteering
42. A. paved B. covered C. measured D. wandered
43. A. arguments B. interviews C. negotiations D. conversations
44. A. met B. driven C. addressed D. wandered
45. A. even B. ever C. once D. already
46. A. transportation B. style C. time D. communication
47. A. forced B. awkward C. ridiculous D. suspicious
48. A. act on B. settle on C. check on D. agree on
49. A. club B. league C. college D. programme
50. A. far B. around C. beyond D. forwards
51. A. assist B. watch C. urge D. warm
52. A. expects B. attempts C. manages D. hesitates
53. A. extra B. unusual C. necessary D. adequate
64. A. experience B. arrangement C. appreciation D. employment
55. A. effort B. ambition C. privilege D. convenience
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。
One of the most endangered animals in the world is the Siberian tiger, ______(know) as the Northeast Tiger in China. There are less than 500 of the e beautiful animals still living in the wild. The Siberian tiger is the largest of all tigers. ______ adult male can grow up to 3.3 meters if ______(long) and weigh as much as 300 kilograms.
Long ago, Siberian tigers were all over Northeast Asia and Russian Far East ______today they are found mainly along the Chinese-Russian border and ______、(possible) in North Korea. The main reason for their decrease in numbers is the disappearance of their natural habitat. Fortunately, steps ______(take) to save this magnificent creature in recent year- and as a consequence, numbers are ______ . he rise.
There is also a fairly large population of Siberian tigers in zoos, some of ______are expected to be reintroduced to the wild. Of course, they would need to learn how to hunt and take care of ______(they) and this is easier said than done. Another big issue is the problem of space. At present, there just is not enough unspoiled forest ______ H o support reintroducing many Siberian tigers into the wild.
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，你的学弟 David 刚升入高中，但因一时无法适应新的校园生活而焦虑。情绪低落，写信向你倾诉他的烦恼。请你给他回复一封邮件予以安慰、提出建议、并表达祝愿 注意：1.字数100左右：2.可适当增加细节：3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总字数。
Dear David,
I'm sorry to hear that _______________________________________________________________________
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Best wishes!
Yurse,
Li Hua
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 air was thick with humidity（潮湿） inside the swimming pool ball as Elisha paced nervously near the starting blocks. The faint traces of chlorine（氧气） in the air stung（刺痛） her eyes, but these were mild concerns compared to the matter which seemed largest in her mind: the outcome of the state semifinals. The young 16-year-old had trained hard and dedicated her entire life so far toward swimming. Almost as soon as she could walk. Elisha bad taken like a fish to the water and gave her whole body, mind and spirit to the sport.
She always loved being in the water, whether to cool off on a hot summer's day or to forget about her troubles at school-the waves simply carried it all away. But for Elisha, swimming was not merely for recreation. Her father, a retired athlete-turned-coach in his own right always pushed Elisha to find out the extent of her talents and abilities. Her whole family, in fact, were full of amateur and professional athletes, especially her older brothers and sisters who had gone on to play in the NCSA at university.
There was no way she could let them all down. Not hero, and not now. Finally, the time had come: the 400-meter medley（混合泳） relay. In a team of four swimmers, she was the last one to go in the relay. It would be all on her to finish out strong and secure first place for her team. She had done well in the swimming meet so far. but this last relay would determine whether she and her team would move on to the state finale. It all came down to her to bring it home.
At the sound of the buzzer, the swimmers all dove into the water. Kaycee. with the freestyle stroke, Lizzie with the breaststroke, and finally. Susan with the backstroke. Elisha's heart pounded as she readied herself for take off.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右：
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Just as Susan was coming in close, a small child fell into the deep end of the pool. ____________
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Paragraph2: Elisha, out of breath, pulled herself up out of the pool. __________________________________
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