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广东湛江市第二十一中学2025-2026学年高二下学期4月阶段英语试题
一、阅读理解
With such a strong artistic heritage, it’s no surprise that England knocks it out of the park when it comes to world-class art galleries. These are the galleries you need to add to your must-visit list.
Royal Academy of Arts (RA), London
Not your standard gallery, the Royal Academy of Arts is led by artists to promote not just the appreciation of art, but its practice. It is world-famous for hosting some exhibitions that get everyone talking. Besides, what sets the RA apart is its engagement with the public through participatory (参与式的) experiences, allowing visitors to not only view art but become part of it in innovative ways.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Yorkshire
Tearing up the rulebook when it comes to how we traditionally view art, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park tries to break down barriers by showing works from British and international artists in the open air. Set in hundreds of acres (of West Yorkshire parkland, you’ll see sculptures by some of the leading artists of the 20th century.
Whitworth, Manchester
After a sky-high 15 million development, the Whitworth is becoming one of the premier galleries in the north of England. Making full use of its picturesque park setting, the gallery has a beautiful art garden and a sculpture terrace (露天平台), all waiting to be explored. Inside the gallery, you can view an exciting programme of ever-changing exhibitions.
1．What is special about Royal Academy of Arts
A．It occupies a vast space in the museum.
B．It holds exhibitions in a traditional way.
C．It offers interactive experiences.
D．It displays works by senior artists.
2．What do Yorkshire Sculpture Park and Whitworth have in common
A．They host exhibitions on an annual basis.
B．They are small in scale.
C．They feature modern works.
D．They offer outdoor settings.
3．Where is the text probably taken from
A．A travel guidebook. B．A film magazine.
C．A history book. D．A science report.
As this year’s ski season got underway, Liu Zhihua joined the crowd at a ski resort and glided fluently down the piste(滑雪道). With only a brief break, she took a quick turn, got onto a chairlift and was ready for another round.
Liu has become a star at the resort in Urumqi. Dressed in her baby blue suit and white helmet, she blends in with the other ski enthusiasts. But in fact, she is the resort’s oldest skier, at age 87. Though a fluent skier now, Liu only took up the sport when she was 72. Up until then, like many old people, she would spend her days taking care of her grandchildren, watching TV or playing mahjong. Encouraged by her children, Liu got on the piste for the very first time in 2007.
“The first day was not easy. My waist and legs ached. But in the following days, I was able to walk on the skis,” Liu recalls. “After conquering the fear of falling, I became increasingly interested in it and got addicted as time passed.” Starting on the beginner slopes, Liu gradually advanced to intermediate runs, and has even got onto the advanced ones. “I’ve taken part in a competition twice. I didn’t do it for a medal. Finishing the competition without falling is enough for me,” she says. When asked about the difficulties she had encountered during her years of skiing, Liu recalls that she fell over while going down a slope due to a lack of experience. “But skill comes from practice. Just get used to it,” she says.
For Liu, skiing is also a way to keep herself young and lively. Despite being the oldest ski enthusiast at the resort, she thinks she is just as vigorous as younger skiers. “No one can tell your age when everyone’s in a ski suit and with snow caps and goggles on,” says Liu with a smile. “Health and happiness are the two things that doing sports. has brought to me,” she says. “I don’t think age has much to do with my mindset. Old or young, I have been brave and optimistic.”
4．What can we learn about Liu Zhihua according to the text
A．Liu began to learn ski at the age of 87. B．Liu made the first attempt to ski in 2007
C．Liu has never got onto the advanced runs. D．Liu participated in the competition for a medal.
5．What does the underlined word “vigorous” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A．Satisfied. B．Curious. C．Energetic. D．Talented.
6．Which of the following best describes Liu Zhihua
A．Brave and humorous. B．Caring and considerate.
C．Kind and warm-hearted. D．Strong-willed and positive.
7．Which can be the best title for the text
A．This year’s ski season gets underway. B．Doing sports brings health and happiness.
C．Granny develops an ageless enthusiasm for skiing. D．An 87-year-old woman becomes a skate star.
The next time you’re feeling depressed or angry at the world, ask yourself if you’ve really been dealt a poor hand — or if, just maybe, you were expecting too much. That’s one message that can be drawn from a recent study on entitlement, a personality trait characterized by exaggerated feelings of deservingness and superiority. Entitlement may lead to constant disappointment, say researchers from Case Western Reserve University.
The authors reached these conclusions after analyzing more than 170 academic papers. They found that people who possess high levels. of entitlement consistently fall victim to a three-part cycle: First, they don’t always get everything they think they deserve, leaving them constantly vulnerable to unmet expectations. Those unmet expectations are then perceived as injustices, leading to emotions like anger and sadness. Finally, to justify those emotions, entitled people reassure themselves of their own specialness. This helps them feel better temporarily, but ultimately starts the process all over again.
At extreme levels, entitled people repeatedly expose themselves to the risk of feeling frustrated and disappointed with life. They also tend to suffer from poor relationships, interpersonal conflicts, and depression, says co-author Julie Exline, PhD, a professor of psychological sciences at Case Western Reserve. “So much of entitlement is about competition — being better or more deserving than other people, ”she told . “It really sets in opposition to society, and it can be very isolating. ”
“It’s not easy for true narcissists (自恋者) to see themselves for what they are, or to change their way of thinking.” Exline says. But she does believe that, for many well-intentioned people, feelings of entitlement can be controlled. “Conditioning yourself to think about other people and what they deserve — and also being willing to admit your own faults and weaknesses — can help you feel more connected to others, ” she says.
We should be also aware that not all feelings of entitlement are wrong or bad: We shouldn’t just lower our standards or stop expecting things we truly do deserve, just so we can be happier. But if you do notice that you’ve developed an overblown sense of self — and it’s causing you to be annoyed or not get along with others — you can definitely try to do something about it.
8．What causes entitled people to be trapped in a three-part cycle
A．Consistent negative emotions. B．A strong sense of self-awareness.
C．Constant self-pity and helplessness. D．Unrealistic expectations and frustration.
9．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A．The reason for entitlement. B．The benefits of competition.
C．The negative effects of entitlement. D．The importance of connecting with others.
10．What might be Exline’s suggestion for entitled people
A．Change your mindset to one of competitiveness.
B．Focus on your own achievements and superiority.
C．Prioritize personal goals over considering others’ needs.
D．Place yourself into others’ position and reflect on yourself.
11．Which word best describes the author’s attitude to entitlement
A．Balanced. B．Critical. C．Supportive. D．Tolerant.
A new study published in the journal Science Advances finds that AI enhances creativity by boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the “usefulness” of stories - their ability to engage the target audience and potential for publication. It finds that AI “professionalizes” stories, making them more enjoyable, more likely to have plot twists, better written and less boring.
The researchers assigned the 300 study participants to three groups: one group was allowed no AI help, a second group could use ChatGPT to provide a single three-sentence starting idea, and writers in the third group could choose from up to five AI-generated ideas for their inspiration.
They then organized 600 people to judge how good the stories were, assessing them for novelty - whether the stories did something new or unexpected - and “usefulness” - how appropriate they were for the target audience, and whether the ideas could be developed and potentially published.
They found that writers with the most access to AI experienced the greatest gains to their creativity, their stories scoring 9% higher for novelty compared with stories written without AI. Writers who used up to five AI-generated ideas also scored higher for emotional characteristics, producing stories that were better written, more enjoyable, less boring and funnier.
The researchers evaluated the writers’ creativity using a Divergent Association Task (DAT) and found that more creative writers - those with the highest DAT scores - benefited least from generative AI ideas. Conversely, less creative writers saw a greater increase in creativity.
The researchers also calculated how similar the stories were to each other. They found a 10.7% increase in similarity between writers whose stories used one generative AI-idea, compared with the group that didn’t use AI.
Anil Doshi, Assistant Professor at the UCL School of Management said, “While these results point to an increase in individual creativity, there is a risk of losing collective novelty. If the publishing industry were to embrace more generative AI-inspired stories, our findings suggest that the stories would become less unique and more similar to each other.”
12．Which aspect of the AI-assisted stories were assessed in the study
A．Universality and availability. B．Originality and practicality.
C．Creativity and specialization. D．Similarity and integrity.
13．What might the underlined word “Conversely” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A．Sure enough. B．In conclusion. C．On the contrary. D．As a result.
14．What is Anil Doshi’s attitude towards AI-inspired stories
A．Objective. B．Indifferent. C．Favorable. D．Ambiguous.
15．What can be a suitable title for the passage
A．AI Is Being Used to Create Novel Stories
B．AI Is Becoming a Threat to Human Writers
C．AI Can Help to Improve People’s Writing Skills
D．AI Can Boost the Creativity of Stories but Pays a Price
Fating junk food can have a significant impact on one's health. Though many people enjoy eating junk food and think it tastes great, the health consequences can be serious, and can range from everything to low energy levels to weight gain and illness. 16 But it typically refers to foods that are relatively high in caloric content, but low in nutritional value.
Junk food is often high in sugar, salt, white flour, and fat 17 A few examples of foods often considered to be junk food include fast food, sweets such as ice cream. candy, donuts, and prepackaged treats, soda, and potato chips, among many others. Most people have no trouble identifying junk food; it is when they want to stop eating junk food that the-trouble starts.
18 Many people skip breakfast or other meals throughout the day, choosing instead to grab a quick snack or a soft drink. The junk food causes energy levels to increase, which people like, but then energy levels will quickly drop sharply, sending one back into the kitchen for another quick snack.
Another one of the most obvious effects from eating junk food is weight gain. People who cat a lot of junk food tend to gain weight quickly, which can lead to obesity over time 19 It can raise cholesterol(胆固醇) and blood pressure, contributing to heart disease. In addition, eating junk food can cause one to develop insulin resistance, which is one of the risk factors for diabetes.
When the body does not get proper nutrition. it can become difficult to concentrate. 20 Keep all of these unhealth effects of junk food in mind before eating anything; a healthy diet can lead to greater energy levels, improved mood and concentration ability, weight loss, and decreased risk factors for heart disease and. diabetes. Though junk food may be easy and fast, its health impacts are too great to ignore.
A．It can also cause depression.
B．This is a particular concern in children.
C．In addition, junk food can cause moodiness.
D．It is often heavily processed and prepackaged.
E．The term “junk food” includes a fairly broad category of food
F．The first effect of eating junk food is its impact on energy levels.
G．This extra weight then has an impact on the health of the rest of the body.
二、完形填空
Canadian firefighter Markus Pukonen is due to arrive back in his home city Toronto seven years after beginning an epic quest (漫长艰难的探险) to travel around the world. 21 that time, the adventurer walked, canoed, cycled, skied, rowed, rafted and sailed his way across 29 countries including America, Canada, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.
With various 22 under his belt previously, Pukonen had been 23 attempting this particular trip for a long time. 24 it wasn’t until he discovered that his father had just several weeks to live that he ultimately decided to take the leap.
“I was fighting wildfires in Canada, and my dad called and told me that he was 25 with acute cancer,” Pukonen recalls. “I basically asked myself what I would want to be doing if I found out I was going to die in a few weeks. How can I live my life without 26 ”
After spending some time with his father who 27 six months later, Pukonen began his plans for a journey that would see him travel without 28 motorized transport. After founding the non-profit organization Routes of Change, with the aim of raising funds and awareness for small social and environmental organizations throughout his 29 , he set off from Toronto on July 13th, 2016.
When asked whether the journey was 30 his father, Pukonen explains it has been about much more than that. “I’m hoping to change the way we look at the planet,” he says. “I want to help people realize we all have the potential to 31 the world and protect our planet.”
Now just several months away from completing his journey, Pukonen is upping the pace so he can be back in Toronto for a welcome home party. 32 the celebration is over, he’ll be planning to write a book about his 33 journey.
After rounding off (圆满结束) his unforgettable journey, Pukonen says he would love to pass the baton (接力棒) to another 34 adventurer. “I don’t want the journey to end when I finish the trip in Toronto,” he says. “I’d like to help somebody 35 the Routes of Change in their own sort of style and manner.”
21．A．During B．Before C．After D．At
22．A．risks B．explorations C．threats D．searches
23．A．calling on B．breaking down C．thinking about D．living off
24．A．Or B．Therefore C．Otherwise D．But
25．A．thought B．diagnosed C．infected D．suspected
26．A．hopes B．regrets C．blame D．happiness
27．A．passed away B．passed down C．went away D．went down
28．A．using B．hesitating C．agreeing D．pretending
29．A．career B．study C．competition D．journey
30．A．in memory of B．in return for C．in search of D．in acknowledgement of
31．A．update B．ignore C．change D．value
32．A．So B．Once C．Although D．Since
33．A．confident B．heartbreaking C．incredible D．believable
34．A．generous B．careful C．hopeful D．brave
35．A．promote B．complete C．continue D．recall
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。
For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been photographing the city, capturing its beauty 36 sharing these photos online and in exhibitions.
“This 37 (true) represents Beijing — the old and the new, nicely mixing together,” Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple, a delicate Ming Dynasty building. It 38 (locate) in front of a modern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which features weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.
With rich historical heritage, Beijing 39 (be) an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty. Doupas often gets 40 (lose) in the city’s splendid ancient architecture. Meanwhile, he is also amazed by the modern city 41 (combine) high-end businesses and various industries. “It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past, which is 42 I decided to pursue my career here,” he said.
Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China, hoping to serve as 43 bridge between China and the West. The 44 (display) that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic.
“I call Beijing my home now,” he said, “I’ll keep sharing photos of China 45 the rest of the world.”
四、书信写作
46．假如你是学生会主席李华，请你围绕“保护环境，低碳生活”为主题，写一封英语倡议书，旨在号召大家积极采取行动，践行低碳生活（low-carbon life）。内容包括：
1. 保护环境的重要性；
2. 如何低碳生活；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear fellow students,
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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 liked things going according to my plans. But lately there had been lots of troubles in my life. My daughter Gabby had a disease, making it difficult for me to focus on my job. One day, I went for a walk on the beach. It was something I’d been too busy to do before. As I slowly walked, looking at the blue sky and sea, my mood gradually lightened.
On my way home, I came across an art supply store. Attracted by the beautiful decorations, I walked inside. I hadn’t painted since I was a child, and I had already forgotten what most of the tools were for. Therefore, I decided to leave after a while. Just then, a young man approached and asked whether I needed any help. I wanted to say no and get out of the store. But soon I changed my mind and replied, “I would like to paint, but I don’t know what to buy.”
“My dad is an artist. I can show you everything you need,” the young man offered. He carefully picked out a set of paints and recommended brushes and other necessary things. “Have fun!” he added before I left. “I expect you to show me a painting the next time you come in here.”
I smiled weakly. Not likely, I thought. Yet that night, after Gabby went to sleep, I set up the easel (画架) and the tools in the dining room and decided to give it a try. What should I paint I closed my eyes. Suddenly, I could imagine the blueness of the sky connected with the deeper, darker shades (色调) of the sea. I took a deep breath and began to draw.
I kept painting for the next few weeks. Whenever I felt stressed, I painted, and then I could forget all my troubles. I used my phone to take pictures of my paintings, so I could carry that feeling of peace with me. One afternoon, when I ran out of canvases (画布), I returned to the store to get some more.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The young man who had helped me before recognized me.
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As my interest in painting grew, my daughter began to ask if she could join me.
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参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C D A B C D C D C D
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B C A D E D F G C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A B C D B B A A D A
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 C B C D C
1．C 2．D 3．A
4．B 5．C 6．D 7．C
8．D 9．C 10．D 11．A
12．B 13．C 14．A 15．D
16．E 17．D 18．F 19．G 20．C
21．A 22．B 23．C 24．D 25．B 26．B 27．A 28．A 29．D 30．A 31．C 32．B 33．C 34．D 35．C
36．and 37．truly 38．is located 39．has been
40．lost 41．combining 42．why 43．a 44．displays 45．with
46．Dear fellow students,
With the development of modern industry, the environment is becoming increasingly worse. It’s high time that we should take measures, or we would have nowhere to live. We students can protect our environment by living a low-carbon life.
Firstly, do turn off lights and other switches when not using them to save electricity. What’s more, if we go out, we should walk, ride or take public transport instead of driving. Finally, reusing paper and bottles in our daily life is also highly recommended.
Let’s make joint efforts to create a green and harmonious environment. I strongly believe that better world owes to the commitment and dedication of everyone.
47．Paragraph 1: The young man who had helped me before recognized me. “You’re back! ” he greeted me warmly and asked about my painting progress. I hesitantly showed him some photos of my work on my phone. He admired them carefully and said, “These drawings are amazing! You’ve really captured something special.” Encouraged by his words, I shared how painting had become my comfort during difficult times. He listened patiently, offering tips on new techniques and materials I could try. As I left the store with fresh supplies, I felt a sense of relaxation and confidence.
Paragraph 2: As my interest in painting grew, my daughter began to ask if she could join me. Her eager request filled me with joy and hope. I gladly agreed and set up a small easel for her beside mine. Painting together became our special family time, full of creativity and laughter. As we mixed colors and created images, I cheerfully noticed a positive change in Gabby’s mood. She seemed more energetic, even on days when her treatments were tough. I gradually realized that although life hadn’t gone according to my original plans, it had also brought some pleasant surprises.

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