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2025-2026学年第一学期高二年级英语期末质量检测试卷
一、阅读理解
A
Join us at Royal National Park these school holidays to become a Junior Ranger! Designed for kids aged 6-12, our program combines outdoor fun with meaningful learning. Through hands-on activities in nature, you’ll make new friends, discover how to protect the environment, and develop skills to become tomorrow’s environmental leaders.
Choose Your Adventure
● Creativity in Nature
In our Creativity in Nature program, you’ll gain new skills and learn about sustainability in the Australian bush. This creative and engaging experience will leave you feeling deeply connected to the environment as you play nature games, experience the sounds of nature, and create works of art with natural materials.
● Ranger Skills
In our Ranger Skills program, we’ll have fun learning what it takes to find the way and survive in our beautiful national park. You’ll develop new skills using our specialised equipment and discover specialty ranger roles including fire-fighting, animal and plant research, and wildlife rescue.
2026 Schedule (11:00 am-12:30 pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays)
Program February April July October
Creativity in Nature 4, 11, 18, 25 15, 22 8, 15 7, 14
Ranger Skills 5, 12, 19, 26 16, 23 9, 16 8, 15
What You Need to Know
● Where to Meet: Ironbark Flat Picnic Area
● Program Cost: $15 per child (Adults must accompany all children. Adults free.)
● What to Bring: drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, suitable clothing
● Bookings: Bookings required. Phone 1300 072 757 or book online.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our Junior Rangers program and help you discover the amazing work of our Park Rangers while having fun in nature!
1. What will participants do in the Creativity in Nature program
A．Design games.
B．Study wildlife.
C．Record sounds.
D．Produce artworks.
2. When can a child join the Ranger Skills program
A．On February 11.
B．On April 22.
C．On July 15.
D．On October 8.
3. Which of the following is required for participation
A．Packing a lunch.
B．Buying an adult ticket.
C．Booking in advance.
D．Paying the parking fee.
B
In a corner of Ontario, Canada, a cardboard box with a handwritten note recently caught the attention of passers-by. It wasn’t a case of animal abandonment (遗弃). Indeed, the truth was more inspiring.
The tale began when a car mechanic discovered a nest inside a vehicle for repair. It belonged to a red squirrel (松鼠) who had recently given birth to seven babies. Unfortunately, when the car was moved, the mother was frightened away, leaving her newborns behind.
The mechanic contacted the Guelph Humane Society. Animal Services Officer Brooke responded to the call. Knowing the best thing for the baby squirrels was to reunite them with their mother, Brooke didn’t take them to a wildlife shelter. Instead, she placed them inside that cardboard box and returned it to the original place where the car had been parked in hopes that the mother squirrel was still nearby. To prevent people from disturbing the scene, Brooke taped a note explaining the situation, “Please don’t move me. I’m waiting for my mom!”
Unfortunately, that evening, the mother squirrel did not return. Determined not to give up, Brooke took the baby squirrels home to care overnight. The next morning, she brought them back for a second attempt. This time, the mother squirrel returned, recognized her babies and relocated them to a new nest.
For Brooke, moments like these are deeply rewarding. “It is a main reason I chose this career. Nothing is better than when a mom recognizes her young and takes full control. Nature is so beautiful — I am so lucky to be witness.”
This story may seem like a small event, but it highlights a growing awareness in wildlife care. When possible, allow animals to remain in their natural environment with their families.
4. Why did the mother squirrel separate from her babies
A．She was injured.
B．She lost the way.
C．She was scared off.
D．She abandoned them.
5. What was the function of the note attached to the box
A．To attract tourists.
B．To avoid intervention.
C．To call for donations.
D．To inform the car owner.
6. What can we learn about Brooke from the text
A．She finds much value in her career.
B．She considers the job daily routine.
C．She is committed to animal adoption.
D．She depends on community support.
7. What does the reunion of the squirrel family imply
A．Home is where the heart is.
B．Let nature take its course.
C．Think twice before you act.
D．Many hands make light work.
C
Farming has traditionally been viewed as a physically demanding job which often passed down from one generation to the next. However, this long-held stereotype is now being overturned. Today, when you ask who the next generation of farmers will be, the answer is no longer automatically “the current farmer’s son or daughter”.
This shift is most visible in agricultural education. Britain’s agricultural colleges and universities, once limited to sons of the landowners, military officers and government officials, now welcome students from all walks of life. Today, young men and women are learning how to raise farm animals, grow crops and manage the land, but also taking modern courses as diverse as food security, environmental science, wildlife protection, water management, business, etc. The range of agricultural learning has never been broader.
Beyond education, the definition (定义) of “farm” job has expanded dramatically — driven by global demand that the world population is predicted to grow by another two billion before 2050. Agricultural technology and innovation now covers everything from drone mechanics, robotic harvesters and intelligent software. Even tech-focused students who may never get dirt under their fingernails play a crucial role in boosting food production.
Technology itself is speeding up this change: AI, for example, is already changing the farming industry. It is gathering data about soil conditions, crop health and weather systems at lightning speed to help reduce the use of chemicals, save water and predict the harvest, among many other things.
In short, modern farming is no longer bound (束缚) by tradition. Whether one’s interest is in animal care, environmental science, tech or business, there’s a job in modern farming to satisfy it. As one expert noted, “The business of growing is growing.”
8. What does the underlined word “stereotype” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Fixed idea.
B．Job requirement.
C．Relaxing job.
D．Family ambition.
9. Which can best describe present agricultural education
A．Various and broad.
B．Specific and limited.
C．Traditional and practical.
D．Popular and affordable.
10. How does AI promote farming
A．By predicting the weather.
B．By collecting and applying data.
C．By replacing farmers entirely.
D．By growing crops automatically.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A．AI: A Tool for Higher Crop Production
B．Traditional Farming: Root of Agriculture
C．Agricultural Education: Open to All Students
D．Modern Farming: Beyond the Old Stereotype
D
The most extensive research into the make-up of a supercentenarian, someone who is older than 110 years old, has shown that people can reach extremely advanced years without health issues if they have a particular set of biological (生物的) factors.
A group of international scientists investigated the bio-data of Maria Branyas, the oldest person in the world when she died aged 117 last year. Born in San Francisco in 1907, Branyas survived two world wars and both the Spanish flu and Covid-19 pandemics. Notably, she was infected with Covid at 113 and made a full recovery. Dr. Manel Esteller, the study’s major investigator, said, “The common rule is that as we age we become sicker but she was an exception... For the first time, we’ve been able to separate being old from being sick.”
The team collected blood, saliva, urine and stool samples (样本) a year before Branyas’s death to build her bio-data and then investigated her genes (基因). They found that she had a particular set of biological factors that protected her from the signs of ageing she developed. “These factors are critical because they’re closely linked to fighting the diseases that are typical in older people and kill them at the end.” Esteller explained. “Maria’s parents gave her very good genes but we cannot choose our parents.”
“She also lived a healthy lifestyle. She was not overweight and had a good social life.” Esteller added. The researchers are keen to study whether her twice-daily yoghurt habit might also have played a critical role. She favored a local brand which contains high amounts of healthy bacteria.
This research offers a fresh look at human ageing biology, suggesting biological factors for healthy ageing, and potential strategies to increase life expectancy.
12. Why did Dr Esteller consider Branyas an exception
A．She survived major wars.
B．She was less likely to fall ill.
C．She was the oldest person.
D．She reached old age healthily.
13. How did the scientists conduct the research about Branyas
A．By analyzing her genes.
B．By monitoring her weight.
C．By testing bacteria in her diet.
D．By comparing her parents’ health.
14. What is the key to Branyas’s advanced age
A．Her average figure.
B．Her biological factors.
C．Her active social life.
D．Her daily yoghurt habit.
15. What is the purpose of the research
A．To provide guidance for lifestyle.
B．To offer advice on physical health.
C．To find vital diseases in old people.
D．To reveal secrets to a healthy long life.
二、七选五
Even though we live in an increasingly online world, social skills are still important. ___16___ What if you feel awkward or uncomfortable in these social situations Here’s how to improve social skills to help you connect with colleagues, friends and strangers.
● ___17___
When someone tells you about their life, ask them a genuine follow-up question. They’ll be thrilled and would love to talk more about themselves.
● Be direct.
To build honest and open relationships, aim to be more direct. ___18___ It simply involves being clear, and making sure people understand exactly what you’re trying to say.
● Honor your personality type.
It’s easy to ignore our own personality in everyday life. When you don’t recharge in the correct way, though, you may find your social skills start suffering. For example, introverts (内向的人) may find themselves quiet at social events when their socializing batteries have run low. ___19___
● Set yourself small goals.
It’s easy to stay in your comfort zone, but that’s not where your social skills get better. ___20___ Set yourself goals, force yourself to practice in social situations and start building your confidence. Make sure these social goals are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
Practice the tips above on small interactions that don’t have too much weight in your life. Then, when you’re in an interview or on an important occasion, you’ll have the skills and confidence to communicate better.
A．Get yourself out of it.
B．Try open-ended questions.
C．But it doesn’t mean being rude.
D．Set yourself bigger goals over the long term.
E．So get the social balance right for your own nature.
F．The more you practice your social skills, the more confident you’ll feel.
G．We need them for work such as managing a team, or giving a presentation.
三、完形填空
In an art class my friend Mareya and I took, we had to look at art made by different artists and then try ___21___ our own. “Today you’ll each get one of these art kits and paint a picture of your friend”, said Ms. Williams. “Every kit contains a set of ___22___ and two foam brushes. You can paint in any ___23___ you choose.”
Mareya and I ___24___ the art kits and headed to her house. “I think I’ll paint you in Leonardo da Vinci’s style,” I said. “Are you ready to ___25___ like the Mona Lisa ” “Don’t you mean the Mareya Lisa ” She was ___26___, crossing her arms in a funny way.
After enjoying some desserts, we went to ___27___ our art kits by the front door. ___28___, we found a big surprise — Mareya’s naughty dog had ___29___ our art kits! “Oh no! Our foam brushes!” I was sad, “I hope Ms. Williams will ___30___ why we couldn’t do our painting assignment.”
“We’re ___31___ to paint in any style. Let’s just use ___32___ paint brushes.” said Mareya. She picked up two sticks and said, “How about these ” We ___33___ having a great time and had our masterpieces of that year.
Hearing our story, Ms. Williams smiled. “Art is a lot like life. It almost never turns out the way we ___34___. Sometimes going in entirely different ___35___ is the very thing that makes it amazing.”
21. A．creating B．repairing C．evaluating D．revising
22. A．books B．toys C．paints D．dishes
23. A．size B．style C．shape D．color
24. A．threw B．cleaned C．stored D．bagged
25. A．speak B．pose C．draw D．walk
26. A．puzzled B．amused C．relieved D．shocked
27. A．pick up B．put away C．drop off D．look after
28. A．Unexpectedly B．Fortunately C．Interestingly D．Undoubtedly
29. A．checked B．discovered C．guarded D．destroyed
30. A．investigate B．realize C．understand D．suspect
31. A．required B．advised C．ordered D．allowed
32. A．expensive B．old C．different D．soft
33. A．gave up B．ended up C．hurried up D．kept up
34. A．plan B．enjoy C．stress D．quit
35. A．intentions B．fields C．directions D．places
四、语法填空
第一节
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 future home will use integrated sensors to tell when you leave home, and then go into an energy-efficient mode all by ___36___ (it). You will no longer have to think about turning ___37___ (switch) on and off yourself. Your lights will come on the instant you enter the door, and you will find your dinner already ___38___ (prepare) for you. If you want to change your routine, you just say aloud ___39___ you want and the home system will obey. The smart technology is not ___40___ fantasy. Many of the innovations are already available.
第二节
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。
Last year, 19-year-old Chinese girl Xie Lei boarded a plane for London to study business. It was the first time that she ___41___ (leave) China to learn business on a year-long exchange programme. She chose to live with a host family, who could help with her adaptation ___42___ the new culture. ___43___ (write) essays was really challenging to her at first, but now she is able to express ideas well. She feels much ___44___ (comfortable) in the UK and acts as a cultural messenger, ___45___ builds bridges between China and the UK.
五、书面表达
第一节 短文投稿
46. 最近，你校英文报正在举办主题为“预制菜之我见”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
（1）你的观点；
（2）陈述理由。
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。
My Views on Pre-made Food
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第二节 读后续写
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。
It was the New Year’s Eve. John was driving to his grandparents’ home in Missouri when the snow started falling, thick and fast. Soon the unexpected snowstorm coated central Missouri in inches of snow. Suddenly his car slid off an icy road and into a ditch (沟渠).
John tried to stay calm, taking deep long breaths. He was safe, unharmed. But his car was another story – it had died. What’s worse, his mobile phone was out of power. He figured it would be dangerous to stay in the car as the snow continued to settle. John glanced around, and found that on the opposite side of the road there was a light up on a hill.
John started up the hill, hoping the light indicated the owner of the home was inside. John got closer and knocked on the door, but no one answered. John turned the door knob. It opened. The door was unlocked. John entered the house, calling out “hello,” only to be greeted with silence. There was clearly no one home.
He realized the roads were unsafe, so he made up his mind: He was going to stay in the farmhouse for the night. He felt slightly guilty about this decision — he was breaking and entering, but he meant no harm. He wrote a note explaining who he was and why he was there, just in case he fell asleep on the sofa before the owners returned. He fished out some cash and placed it next to the note on the kitchen table, as a thank you.
He had just finished writing the note when he heard someone’s voices. Then the door opened, and in came a couple. For a moment, they were all in shock.
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。
John gathered his courage to speak.
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The next morning, the couple accompanied John to his car.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.D 2.D 3.C 4.C 5.B 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.B 11.D 12.D 13.A 14.B 15.D
七选五
16.G 17.B 18.C 19.E 20.A
完形填空
21.A 22.C 23.B 24.D 25.B 26.B 27.A 28.A 29.D 30.C 31.D 32.C 33.B 34.A 35.C
语法填空
36.itself 37.switches 38.prepared 39.what 40.a
41.had left 42.to 43.Writing 44.more comfortable 45.which
参考范文
短文投稿
My Views on Pre-made Food
I think pre-made food is a good choice for modern life. It saves plenty of time for busy students and workers. Besides, it has diverse tastes and is easy to store.
However, we should not eat it too often. Some pre-made food contains too much oil and salt, which is bad for our health. In my opinion, we can enjoy it occasionally but still prefer home-cooked meals for daily diet.
读后续写
John gathered his courage to speak. He told the couple what had happened honestly and apologized for entering their house without permission. He pointed to the note and money on the table, explaining that he wanted to thank them for letting him stay overnight. The couple read the note and smiled warmly. They said they totally understood his situation and refused to take the money. They even invited John to have New Year’s Eve dinner with them.
The next morning, the couple accompanied John to his car. With their help, John successfully pulled the car out of the ditch. John expressed his sincere gratitude again before leaving. This unexpected experience made him feel warm in the cold winter. He decided to pass on this kindness to others whenever possible in the future.

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