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【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D
【答案】24. B 25. A 26. D 27. B
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. D
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B
【答案】36. E 37. D 38. A 39. B 40. G
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. C 45. B 46. D 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. A 51. A 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. B
【答案】56. a 57. united
58. where 59. proved
60. wider 61. on
62. were drawn
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64. what petition
【答案】Just then and there, I had a good idea. Since there was no time or money for me to buy a gift, I decided to write a letter to express my love to my mother. Having finished the letter, I ran through the album and selected a picture in which Mum and I were having a picnic in a park. After the clock on my bedroom wall struck 11 pm, I went out to the sitting room and put the letter on the table, hoping that she would see it in the morning.
Early in the morning, I was woken up by the gentle knocks on my door. I jumped out of bed and opened the door. There stood my mother, holding tightly to her chest the letter and the picture. Even in the darkness, I still could feel her excitement. “I love the letter and the picture! It is the best gift I have ever received!” my mother said. “The picture has reminded me the happy moments we spent together! Thank you, my sweetheart!”2025-2026学年广东省深圳外国语学校高二下学期期中英语试题
全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
听力试题 略
第二部分 阅读(共两部分，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
The social purpose of the copyright system is to encourage creativity and the advancement of knowledge by giving those who make intellectual (智力的) contributions a “unique right to their writings and discoveries” for limited times. Protection is provided for a much longer time for copyrights than for patents. The U.S. Copyright Law of 1976 provides a term or the lifetime of the author plus 50 years. It recognizes that the value of written works often extends over a longer time than that of technological advances in the public area.
It is essential to register for formal copyright protection in order to have some degree of protection against the copyright of one’s works by others. The procedure for obtaining a copyright registration is quite simple—an application is submitted with a small fee and two copies of the work. No examination is made, and the copyright is immediately in force.
The Copyright Office will provide on request a variety of leaflets (小册子) describing the procedure and giving information about the classes of subject matter that can be registered.
Those are subject to protection:
(1) Books and newspapers (2) Lectures (3) Dramatic compositions (4) Films (5) Maps (6) Works of ant (7) Sound recordings (8) Photographs (9) Prints and labels (10) Musical compositions
Those are not subject to protection:
(1) Ideas (2) Systems, methods and plans (3) Government publications (4) Laws and opinions of courts
You can contact the Copyright Office (wwcoprightfice.org) for more information.
21. In which aspect do copyrights differ from patents
A. The application fee. B. The duration of protection.
C. The intellectual value. D. The contribution to society.
22. Which of the following should you provide for copyright registration
A. Copies of your work. B. Photos of yourself.
C. Introductory leaflets. D. Examination certificates.
23. According to the text, the Copyright Office may reject ______.
A. a movie about a new method of time travel
B. an original musical composition for children
C. a book about one’s opinions on American laws
D. an official document issued by the local county
B
Doctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don't listen because they already know it all. I was lucky: I became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school. I didn't realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As I flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather. I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listen and speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.
I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot - and my boss - so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness and said, "We need to put the landing gear down now!" That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I've used it in the operating room ever since.
CRM requires that the pilot/ surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn't overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I'm in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they're not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them, someday someone will keep me from “landing gear up”.
24. What does the author say about doctors in general
A. They like flying by themselves.
B. They are unwilling to take advice.
C. They pretend to be good pilots.
D. They are quick learners of CRM.
25. The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when_______.
A. he saved the plane by speaking up
B. he was in charge of a flying task
C. his boss landed the plane too late
D. his boss operated on a patient
26. In the last paragraph“landing gear up” probably means ______.
A. following flying requirements.
B. overreacting to different opinions.
C. listening to what fellow doctors say
D. making a mistake that may cost lives
27. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. CRM: A New Way to Make Flying Safe
B. Flying Makes Me a Better Doctor
C. The Making of a Good Pilot
D. A Pilot-Turned Doctor
C
On March 7, 1907, the English statistician Francis Galton published a paper which illustrated what has come to be known as the “wisdom of crowds” effect. The experiment of estimation he conducted showed that in some cases, the average of a large number of independent estimates could be quite accurate.
This effect capitalizes on the fact that when people make errors, those errors aren’t always the same. Some people will tend to overestimate, and some to underestimate. When enough of these errors are averaged together, they cancel each other out, resulting in a more accurate estimate. If people are similar and tend to make the same errors, then their errors won’t cancel each other out. In more technical terms, the wisdom of crowds requires that people’s estimates be independent. If for whatever reasons, people’s errors become correlated or dependent, the accuracy of the estimate will go down.
But a new study led by Joaquin Navajas offered an interesting twist (转折) on this classic phenomenon. The key finding of the study was that when crowds were further divided into smaller groups that were allowed to have a discussion, the averages from these groups were more accurate than those from an equal number of independent individuals. For instance, the average obtained from the estimates of four discussion groups of five was significantly more accurate than the average obtained from 20 independent individuals.
In a follow-up study with 100 university students, the researchers tried to get a better sense of what the group members actually did in their discussion. Did they tend to go with those most confident about their estimates Did they follow those least willing to change their minds This happened some of the time, but it wasn’t the dominant response. Most frequently, the groups reported that they “shared arguments and reasoned together”. Somehow, these arguments and reasoning resulted in a global reduction in error. Although the studies led by Navajas have limitations and many questions remain, the potential implications for group discussion and decision-making are enormous.
28. What is paragraph 2 of the text mainly about
A. The methods of estimation. B. The underlying logic of the effect.
C. The causes of people’s errors. D. The design of Galton’s experiment.
29. Navajas’ study found that the average accuracy could increase even if ________.
A. the crowds were relatively small B. there were occasional underestimates
C. individuals did not communicate D. estimates were not fully independent
30. What did the follow-up study focus on
A. The size of the groups. B. The dominant members.
C. The discussion process. D. The individual estimates.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward Navajas’ studies
A. Unclear. B. Dismissive. C. Doubtful. D. Approving.
D
Early fifth-century philosopher St. Augustine famously wrote that he knew what time was unless someone asked him. Albert Einstein added another wrinkle when he theorized that time varies depending on where you measure it. Today’s state-of-the-art atomic clocks have proven Einstein right. Even advanced physics can’t decisively tell us what time is, because the answer depends on the question you’re asking.
Forget about time as an absolute. What if, instead of considering time in terms of astronomy, we related time to ecology What if we allowed environmental conditions to set the tempo of human life We’re increasingly aware of the fact that we can’t control Earth systems with engineering alone, and realizing that we need to moderate our actions if we hope to live in balance. What if our definition of time reflected that
Recently, I conceptualized a new approach to timekeeping that’s connected to circumstances on our planet, conditions that might change as a result of global warming. We’re now building a clock at the Anchorage Museum that reflects the total flow of several major Alaskan rivers, which are sensitive to local and global environmental changes. We’ve programmed it to match an atomic clock if the waterways continue to flow at their present rate. If the rivers run faster in the future on average, the clock will get ahead of standard time. If they run slower, you’ll see the opposite effect.
The clock registers both short-term irregularities and long-term trends in river dynamics. It’s a sort of observatory that reveals how the rivers are behaving from their own temporal frame (时间框架), and allows us to witness those changes on our smartwatches or phones. Anyone who opts to go on Alaska Mean River Time will live in harmony with the planet. Anyone who considers river time in relation to atomic time will encounter a major imbalance and may be motivated to counteract it by consuming less fuel or supporting greener policies.
Even if this method of timekeeping is novel in its particulars, early agricultural societies also connected time to natural phenomena. In pre-Classical Greece, for instance, people “corrected” official calendars by shifting dates forward or backward to reflect the change of season. Temporal connection to the environment was vital to their survival. Likewise, river time and other timekeeping systems we’re developing may encourage environmental awareness.
When St. Augustine admitted his inability to define time, he highlighted one of time’s most noticeable qualities: Time becomes meaningful only in a defined context. Any timekeeping system is valid, and each is as praiseworthy as its purpose.
32. What is the main idea of Paragraph 1
A. Timekeeping is increasingly related to nature.
B. Everyone can define time on their own terms.
C. The qualities of time vary with how you measure it.
D. Time is a major concern of philosophers and scientists.
33. The author raises three questions in Paragraph 2 mainly to ________.
A. present an assumption
B. evaluate an argument
C. highlight an experiment
D. introduce an approach
34. What can we learn from this passage
A. Those who do not go on river time will live an imbalanced life.
B. New ways of measuring time can help to control Earth systems.
C. Atomic time will get ahead of river time if the rivers run slower.
D. Modern technology may help to shape the rivers’ temporal frame.
35. Which view is closest to the author’s opinion
A. Time will tell.
B. Everything is relative.
C. Well begun is half done.
D. Time and tide wait for no man.
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。
The Power of Small Steps
In a world that often celebrates big achievements and overnight success, it’s easy to overlook the power of small, consistent steps. Many of us set grand goals, only to feel discouraged when progress is slow or invisible, failing to realise that lasting success is rarely built in a flash. ____36____
Small steps are the building blocks of great things. Think about how a seed grows into a tall tree. It doesn’t happen in a day. ____37____ Every day, it absorbs sunlight and water, pushing its roots deeper into the soil, until one day, it stands tall and strong, a proof of patience and persistence (坚持). Our goals are like that seed — they need time and daily care.
____38____ For example, if your goal is to improve your English, reading a short passage every day is better than trying to finish a thick book in one weekend. The former builds a habit; the latter often leads to burnout. Consistency is key, and small steps make consistency possible by keeping the task manageable.
Another advantage of small steps is that they reduce anxiety. When you take on a huge task, it’s natural to feel nervous. ____39____ However, breaking it into small steps helps. You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment with each small win, which will motivate you to keep going. This positive cycle can turn even the most difficult goal into something manageable.
Small steps teach a growth lesson. ____40____ So, the next time you’re faced with a big goal, don’t be afraid to start small. Remember, every great journey begins with a single step.
A. Small steps help form good habits.
B. We may even give up before starting.
C. Work on the huge task a little bit daily.
D. It changes quietly and steadily underground.
E. But small steps have the power to change this.
F. Small steps can by no means change the situation.
G. They remind us that progress, not perfection, is what matters.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many years ago, I was on a bicycle trip through some exceedingly picturesque countryside. Suddenly, dark clouds ___41___ overhead and rain began to fall, but strange to relate, several hundred yards ahead of me the sun shone brilliantly. Riding, however, as rapidly as I could, I found it ___42___ to get into the clear. The clouds with their rain kept advancing faster than I could race forward. I continued this unequal contest for an exhausting half hour, ___43___ realizing that I could not win my way to the bright area ahead of me.
Then it ___44___ me that I was wasting my strength in unimportant hurry, while paying no attention whatsoever to the landscape ___45___ which I was making the trip. The storm could not last forever and the discomfort was not unendurable. Indeed, there was much to look at which might otherwise have ___46___ me. As I gazed about with sharpened appreciation, I saw colours and lines and shapes that would have appeared ___47___ under brilliant light. The rain mists which now ___48___ the wooded hills and the fresh clearness of the different greens were entrancing. My ___49___ at the rain was gone and my eagerness to escape it vanished. It had provided me with a new view and helped me understand that the ___50___ of beauty and satisfaction may be found close at hand within the range of one’s own sensibilities.
It made me think, then and later, about other matters to which this ___51___ was related. It helped me realize that there is no sense in my ___52___ ever to flee from circumstances and conditions which cannot be avoided but which I might bravely ___53___ and frequently mend and often turn to good account. I know that half the battle is won if I can face trouble with courage, and ___54___ with spirit. It has become ever clearer to me that danger is far from disaster, that defeat may be the forerunner of final ___55___, and that, in the last analysis, all achievement is dangerously weak unless based on enduring principles of moral conduct.
41. A. held up B. piled up C. lined up D. sprang up
42. A. urgent B. likely C. exhausting D. impossible
43. A. until B. after C. before D. while
44. A. dawned B. brought C. struck D. taught
45. A. in front of B. for the sake of C. on account of D. at the convenience of
46. A. entranced B. accompanied C. provided D. escaped
47. A. beautifully B. brightly C. clearly D. differently
48. A. crowned B. covered C. swept D. floated
49. A. attention B. annoyance C. sadness D. pleasure
50. A. sources B. resources C. causes D. courses
51. A. incident B. accident C. event D. phenomenon
52. A. requesting B. waiting C. attempting D. expecting
53. A. meet B. avoid C. decline D. change
54. A. happiness B. joy C. surprise D. disappointment
55. A. failure B. victory C. relief D. decision
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。
The 2025 “Xiangchao” (Hunan Football League) was far more than a sports event; it was ___56___ social phenomenon that breathed new life into the province. Initially starting as local games, these events quickly crossed the boundaries of the sports field and brought together people from all walks of life, all ___57___ (unite) by their love for the game.
The real magic happened beyond the pitch. Stadium squares were transformed into lively night markets, ___58___ the air was filled with the inviting scent of local delicacies. This “event + consumption” model ___59___ (prove) to be a powerful engine for the local economy. More importantly, it offered a unique platform to showcase rural specialties, from house-made chili sauce to local rice noodles, helping these products reach ___60___ (wide) audiences and boosting farmers’ incomes.
However, the most profound impact was ___61___ community spirit and youth development. Inspired by the players, many youngsters ___62___ (draw) from screens to sports fields. In some villages, retired players and college students even started organizing free coaching and tutoring sessions beside the new courts, ___63___ (combine) physical training with academic support. This spirit of self-reliance and joint effort is exactly ___64___ drives sustainable rural revitalization.
Thus, a simple football has kicked off wide-ranging developments, powering the economy, connecting communities, and building a brighter future. It shows how sports can go beyond ___65___ (compete) to become a force for social good.
写作(共一小节，写作25分，书写5分，满分30分)
66. 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。
“Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. I’ve been saving up for the past month and I’m going to buy my mother a lipstick she loves,” Cherry, my friend, said on the way home from school. “See you tomorrow!”
We waved goodbye as she went into a gift shop. But her excitement reminded me that I hadn’t prepared anything special for my mother yet. I continued walking along the road, carefully thinking about what gift I should choose. I had planned to buy her some flowers and chocolates. Now, compared with my friend’s lipstick, they seemed to be too simple.
“Maybe I should go to the gift shop, too.” I told myself.
I pushed open the door to a nearby shop and tried to find a perfect gift. I picked up a lipstick but immediately put it back after seeing its price. I could never afford that! Then I walked into another shop and saw a very lovely cup.
“It’d be a wonderful gift and Mum would love it!” I thought.
I picked it up and turned it over to see the price, hoping it was not too expensive. Once again, I couldn’t afford it. Feeling sad, I continued to wander around the shops until darkness fell outside. Eventually, I gave up and went home. When I opened the door, I was greeted by the good smell from the kitchen.
“Mum, I am home!” I pretended to be cheerful.
Mom turned around and kissed me lightly on the cheeks, saying, “Dinner is almost ready. Today, I happened to be able to come home a little bit earlier. I have made some of the snacks you loved when you were a kid. I really missed the happy time we spent together!”
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。
Just then and there, I had a good idea.
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Early in the morning, I was woken up by the gentle knocks on my door.
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