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广东云浮市罗定市三校2025-2026学年学年第二学期期中综合训练高二级英语科试卷
一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
A
Celebrate the season with the Art Institute of Chicago! Whether you are planning an outing with family and friends or looking for ways to reflect or recharge, we've got just what you need to reconnect with art, yourself and each other.
* Canova and ancient art
Antonio Canova carved a modern portrait of the ancient past in stone. Inspired by classical antiques and the birth of archeology (考古学), he created works that brought mythic characters of Greece and Rome to life in the 18th century Europe. On July 18 at 6:00 pm. curators Emerson Bowyer and Lisa Ayla Cakmak will share how Canova sought to compete with the beauty of ancient art even as he fought to preserve it.
* Expression through dance
In four performances, each created for and presented in a specific gallery, the local dance company, the Seldoms, shows the power of dance to interpret and appreciate art across different types. Stop by on July 30 from 1:00 to 2:30 to see your favorite artworks from the collection in a dynamic new light.
* James Johnson on carving, design and fashion
Glad to know artist James Johnson, who with works like Lakt, carves and paints imagery (意象) in wood using a Northwest Coast style called "formline". On July 23 at 6:00 pm, Johnson and associate curator Andrew Hamilton will discuss the artist's work and how it informs his recent design cooperation with Lib Tech Snowboards and Vans.
* Holiday art-making
Head to Griffin Court for holiday-themed art making. On July 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, create your own holiday card inspired by the work of Ray Johnson using a series of collage (拼贴画) materials. And on July 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, look to our textiles (纺织品) collection for ideas as you build a festive folding star from paper. All ages are welcome to drop by!
1.What can we know about Antonio Canova
A. He painted on stones. B. He created vivid works.
C. He collected classical antiques. D. He preserved modern artworks.
2.Which involves creating something with paper
A. Holiday art-making.
B. Canova and ancient art.
C. Expression through dance.
D. James Johnson on carving, design and fashion.
3.What is the aim of the text
A. To show the artworks of the Art Institute of Chicago.
B. To introduce the history of the Art Institute of Chicago.
C. To describe the structure of the Art Institute of Chicago.
D. To encourage people to visit the Art Institute of Chicago.
B
From a young age, I usually topped my class, winning awards and praise. My parents were proud and I dreamed of becoming a doctor someday.
However, things began to change in my second year. My father found a new job so we moved, and I had to enter a new school. The new environment was a significant challenge. Although I tried my best to fit in, struggling to connect with my new classmates, I was still lonely and out of place.
I started avoiding homework, and even lost interest in school. By the end of this term, I had failed my final exam, letting down both my family and myself. Eventually, I made the decision to drop out.
For several years, I lived with deep regret. Then in 2014, I attended a children’s concert where a guest speaker shared a powerful message about the life-changing value of education. The words touched something in me. That evening, I wrote a heartfelt letter to my parents, pouring out my regrets and asking for a second chance to go back to school. To my relief, they said yes.
I was admitted to the school again, several years older than my classmates so the early days were even tougher. But I stayed focused and tried to rebuild my confidence. Gradually, I found my rhythm. I studied hard and reconnected with my classmates. Soon my grades improved. Teachers began to notice that and classmates grew respectful. I was chosen as the monitor. On the graduation day when I walked across the stage, I realised myself not a student but someone who had overcome a personal failure.
Looking back, I see now that my failure was a powerful teacher. It taught me to keep going and value a second chance. Most of all, it reminded me I am capable of writing my own story.
4.Why did the author enter a new school
A. To get better educational resources.
B. To experience a different environment.
C. To realise her dream of studying medicine.
D. To follow the change of her father’s work.
5.What did the author decide to do in 2014
A. To go back to school. B. To attend more concerts.
C. To write her own book. D. To share the value of education.
6.Which word can best describe the author
A. Responsible. B. Creative. C. Determined. D. Patient.
7.What can we learn from the passage
A. Fresh start reshapes life. B. Failure is a must for success.
C. Hard work beats natural talent. D. Chance favors the prepared mind.
C
Listening to music daily after the age of 70 could greatly lower the risk of developing a brain disease like dementia. A major study from Monash University discovered this by analyzing data from over 10, 800 older adults. Those who often listened to music had a much lower chance of suffering from severe memory problems compared to those who seldom did. The research also explored the benefits of playing musical instruments, finding that people who played regularly also saw a significant drop in their risk.
The most powerful effects were seen in people who always listened to music. This group not only had a lower risk of the brain disease but also showed better overall thinking abilities and a stronger memory for daily bining both listening and playing music offered even greater protection against mental decline. Researchers suggest that music could be a simple and effective way for older people to maintain their mental health.
This finding is especially important as societies around the world face the challenges of an aging population. With people living longer, conditions that affect memory and thinking are becoming more common, creating pressure on families and healthcare systems. Therefore, finding easy-to-use methods to support brain health is a public health priority.
According to the lead scientist, with no known cure for such brain diseases, finding ways to prevent or delay them is extremely important. The study adds to evidence that our brain's health is not fixed. It can be influenced by our personal choices and environment. Thus, activities like listening to or playing music may be powerful lifestyle tools to promote a healthy mind as we age.
8.What benefit did regular music listeners show
A. They never got sick.
B. They lived longer than others.
C. They all learned to play instruments.
D. They had better memory of daily events.
9.Why is music considered a good method for brain health
A. It is a new scientific discovery.
B. It is more popular than other activities.
C. It is easy for most older people to access.
D. It can replace all other medical treatments.
10.What is the key message of the research
A. Brain health is only decided by age and genes.
B. Older adults should avoid all social activities.
C. Only listening to music is helpful for the mind.
D. Lifestyle choices can influence our brain s aging process.
11.Which is the best title for the passage
A. A New Cure for Brain Diseases
B. The Challenges of an Aging Population
C. Music: A Simple Way to Protect the Aging Brain
D. How to Play a Musical Instrument
D
Poetry is maybe the most human of all human endeavors, which is thought least likely to be taken over by AI. But according to a recent study, this is not so, as non-experts rate AI poetry higher than poetry written by humans.
The researchers chose 10 famous poets: Samuel Butler, Geoffrey Chaucer, William Shakespeare... They then asked ChatGTP 3.5 to write poems in the style of each poet. And they asked the participants, who were not experts, to rate the work on 14 scales, like profundity, rhythm, originality, imagery, beauty, emotion, and overall quality.
What was surprising indeed is that most of these non-experts, when they were not told whether a poem was composed by AI or by a human systematically, ranked the ones that were actually written by AI higher than the ones written by humans.
What does this experiment show exactly The researchers are very clear that these findings were limited to non-experts. The research team’s own explanation has to do with participants’ lack of expertise, concluding that these non-experts preferred the AI poetry because it was less complicated, and more straightforward
This must be part of the story, but it’s not the whole story. Take another deeply human endeavor, wine-tasting, as an example. It was first reported that non-experts are very bad at making the simplest distinctions about wine, but shortly afterwards it was found that experts make the same kind of mistakes and sometimes they in fact made more mistakes.
Plus, it is usually tricky to do experiments on aesthetic (美学) appreciation. This experiment was about the participants’ self-report about their experiences and, as we know from literally thousands of studies, self-reports can be misleading in most contexts. So this experiment was not about the real aesthetic experience of poetry, which is what really maters. It was about what participants thought about their aesthetic experience.
The study is important and creative. But it doesn’t show that promising poets should abandon their passion. Not yet, anyway.
12.What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The process of the experiment. B. The principle of the experiment.
C. The subject of the experiment. D. The result of the experiment.
13.Why does the author mention “wine-tasting” in paragraph 5
A. To compare poetry with wine.
B. To show non-experts’ preferences.
C. To prove the research findings.
D. To argue against the team’s explanation.
14.What can be inferred about the non-experts according to the text
A. They showed good aesthetic appreciation skills.
B. They had prior experience in evaluating poetic quality.
C. They rated the poems based on their aesthetic experience.
D. They were expert in distinguishing AI poetry from human poetry.
15.What is the author’s attitude towards the future of human poetry
A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Critical. D. Doubtful.
二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
Singapore has no natural freshwater resources and has been ranked among the most water-stressed countries in the world. (16) Thus,after gaining independence in 1965,Singapore realized that it had to take its water future into its own hands and developed a comprehensive water management plan.
Singapore has developed four pillars( 支柱)of water supply:imported water, desalinated ( 淡化的) water,local water storage and recycled water.To secure water supplies,it has entered into agreements with Malaysia,which supplies half of the total water needs.However,Singapore is projected to stop importing water by 2061. (17)
Today,Singapore has five desalination plants,which provide 25%of the island nation's total water supply.These plants function as water purification facilities. (18) It is no wonder they fit into the city's contemporary landscape naturally.Singapore's goal is to increase its desalination capacity to meet 30%of its water needs by 2060.
(19) Rooftop water is channeled through pipes into a network of rivers, canals and reservoirs( 水库 ). The Marina Barrage,covering 10,000 hm ,not only collects fresh water but also acts as a flood protection structure.
Singapore also excels at treating wastewater.At a cost of up to $10 billion,the island nation has built a modern,centralized wastewater treatment system and efficiently reused wastewater.“All wastewater is collected,treated and reused as much as possible,”said Jon Church of UN Water. (20)
The government plans to increase this recycling proportion to 55%by 2060,with the aim of improving the quality of life for its citizens.
A.It was ruled by Britain for a long time.
B.They were built right in downtown areas.
C.Singapore is a master at collecting rainwater.
D.They are also designed to be modern enough.
E.It currently recycles 30%of its domestic water needs.
F.Water has always played a crucial role in the nation's growth.
G.Therefore,it must necessarily focus on the remaining three“taps”.
16.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
When our school announced a tree-planting project in the desert area，I hesitated.The task seemed too (21) for a group of teenagers.But deep down，I knew this was a chance to prove our (22)could make a real difference.
The first day was (23).Strong winds blew sand into our eyes，and the temperature (24) sharply at night.By the third day，half of our team wanted to (25).That evening，our teacher showed us satellite photos of the expanding desert."Every young tree you plant is a (26) against desertification，"she said quietly.
Her words (27) something in me.The next morning，I volunteered to dig holes in the hardest soil.Slowly，others (28) me.We created an assembly line：some carried water，some planted，and others built protective fences.Our (29) became smoother with each passing day.
Two months later，standing on a small hill，we saw straight rows of young trees (30) in the wind.They covered what was once bare sand like green soldiers.A local farmer approached，tears in his eyes："You've given us (31) that this land can be saved."
This experience taught me that (32) doesn't require superpowers.Ordinary people taking (33) action can create extraordinary change.Now when I see classmates wasting paper，I (34)share our desert story.To my delight，many started using(35) notebooks and recycling pens.The fight continues，one small step at a time.
21.A. permanent B. challenging C. boring D. influential
22.A. psychology B. crew C. efforts D. policy
23.A. delicate B. cruel C. enthusiastic D. miserable
24.A. rose B. stabilized C. declined D. changed
25.A. quit B. dismiss C. rest D. locate
26.A. wall B. string C. sample D. weapon
27.A. threw B. stimulated C. burned D. disturbed
28.A. ignored B. abused C. followed D. questioned
29.A. routine B. motive C. arguments D. footprint
30.A. dancing B. lying C. jumping D. roaring
31.A. commitment B. agenda C. comprehension D. proof
32.A. courage B. beauty C. labour D. success
33.A. sudden B. repeated C. brave D. grand
34.A. immediately B. proudly
C. nervously D. straightforwardly
35.A. random B. complicated C. recycled D. superior
四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
36.Poetry artfully combines sounds, words and grammar, making it delightful to read aloud. Drawing on colors, emotions and vivid images (1) (paint) lively mental pictures for readers, it touches hearts across ages and borders.
As a precious global cultural treasure, poetry has evolved diverse styles. Chinese classical poetry attaches great importance to (2) (harmony) and rhythmic structures. It follows fixed lines and character counts, creating (3) unique rhythm and graceful rhyme. Tang poems by Li Bai, Du Fu and Wang Wei enjoyed immense popularity. Du Fu's diverse themes made his works stand out, (4) (reflect) his profound thoughts and sincere feelings.
However, as time went by, it was the new wave of literary reform in the early 20th century (5) bravely discarded old rules and eventually (6) (break) fixed conventions in the literary innovation era. Most modern poems (7) (compose) in free verse have gained wide recognition. They focus either on innovative forms (8) on cross-cultural expression. With its unique charm, Chinese poetry has gradually drawn global attention, and Ezra Pound introduced classical Chinese poems to Western readers in early 1900s Europe.
Ultimately, poetry acts as a timeless bridge linking the East and West, urging people to adopt a broad and inclusive mindset toward diverse civilizations. It conveys shared (9) (interact) beyond mere words and national borders. As such a precious literary treasure, it (10) (influence) human society deeply throughout the long course of history and will undoubtedly maintain its glamour for generations to come.
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五、完成句子：本大题共7小题，共15分。
37.The excellent student often (下定决心) to study English harder. (mind) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
38.Our class, which is united all the time, (由……组成 ) twenty boys and eighteen girls. (consist) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
39.This new policy, which is good for farmers, will (对……有影响) the development of local agriculture greatly. (impact) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
40.The scientist, who loves his career, (喜爱) doing research in the lab day and night. (fond) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
41.This film (值得) being seen.(worthy) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
42.He left (马上) after the meeting.(straight) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
43.Don’t (拒绝) any help that is offered to you. (turn) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
六、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。
44.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。
Jenny had a talent for music. She joined the campus choir (合唱团) soon after entering high school and enjoyed the after-school activity greatly. Two months later, the choir teacher Miss Music announced there would be a year-end choir concert, the school year s highlight.
To her surprise, Miss Music gave her a challenging solo (独唱). "I ve never done that. I m afraid I can t..." Jenny hesitated. "You have a beautiful voice. Practice hard and you can make it," she encouraged her. Jenny agreed, sparing no effort to practice under her guidance.
During her practice, Jenny often saw Eli, a senior who sang an inspiring song at the freshman opening ceremony that impressed all the attendees, including Jenny. He d led the choir to city awards and now helped guide new members. He gave her breath control tips patiently, stabilizing her singing. Jenny was grateful for that.
The big day came. Jenny spotted Eli in the hall backstage, helping with the routines. Then she noticed a single microphone standing at the front of the stage, lit by a bright spotlight, ready for her solo. She had never sung into a microphone and she forgot to ask Miss Music for advice. "The microphone might not be much of a problem," she thought.
It was her turn to sing. Miss Music motioned for her to go up in front of that microphone. Despite her uncertainty, her solo began smoothly. She felt relieved, singing confidently. Then she got to the last high note. With her lips nearly touching the microphone, the note came bursting out of the loud speakers (音箱), deafeningly loud. Every single person jerked (急拉) backward, jaws dropping.
Shame swept over Jenny. "Never will I sing in front of people again," she thought, rushing out, determined to skip the choir s upcoming performance. She walked down the hallway, tears of sadness welling up in her eyes.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Suddenly, she heard Eli calling out, "Jenny, wait!" ___________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Jenny ran back to the backstage. __________________
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1~3.【答案】B、A、D
4~7.【答案】D、A、C、A
8~11.【答案】D、C、D、C
12~15.【答案】A、D、C、A
16~20.【答案】F、G、D、C、E
21~35.【答案】B、C、D、C、A、D、B、C、A、A、D、D、B、B、C
36.【答案】【小题1】
to paint
【小题2】
harmonious
【小题3】
a
【小题4】
reflecting
【小题5】
that
【小题6】
broke
【小题7】
composed
【小题8】
or
【小题9】
interaction
【小题10】
has influenced
37.【答案】makes
up
his
mind
38.【答案】consists
of
39.【答案】have
an
impact
on
40.【答案】is
fond
of
41.【答案】is
worthy
of
42.【答案】straight
away
43.【答案】turn
down
44.【答案】Suddenly, she heard Eli calling out, "Jenny, wait!" Turning back, Jenny met Eli's warm and understanding eyes. He handed her tissues. "My first solo was even worse -I messed up the rhythm and made a fool of myself. But courage means moving forward despite errors," he continued. "The new microphone is sensitive; your voice is clear and emotional. Don't let one mistake erase your talent and destroy your hard work." His inspiring words brought back her memories of late-night rehearsals. She nodded with gratitude and said firmly, "Thanks. I'll never give up."
Jenny ran back to the backstage. Miss Music hurried over and hugged her, saying, "I'm proud you did quite well. The high note was just a microphone issue. My fault. I forgot to tell you how to use it." She quickly showed Jenny the proper distance between the mouth and the microphone. Jenny responded, "Believe me, Miss Music. I'll do better next time." When it was the whole choir's turn to perform, Jenny joined in. Her clear voice mixed with others' perfectly. The hall erupted in loud applause. Jenny smiled at Eli and Miss Music, realizing setbacks are not walls but stepping stones, and that what matters most is daring to try again.
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