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高二年级下学期期中考试英语学科试题
一、阅读理解
A
Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio.
Banff National Park, Canada
Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care.
Balboa Park, USA
The Balboa Park is one of the most-visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly!
1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA
A．The longest bridge in the world.
B．Many volunteers at yoga studios.
C．The best scenic spot in San Francisco.
D．The bridge with almost a century of history.
2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common
A．Full of amazing natural views.
B．Home to glacial lakes.
C．Suitable for adventurous tours.
D．Ideal sites for videographers.
3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful
A．Its location and view.
B．Its history and preservation.
C．Its height and history.
D．Its culture and architecture.
B
At an altitude over 4,500 meters in Burang County, Ngari Prefecture, Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, lies Mapam Yumco Lake. For over a decade, 42-year-old Dradul has devoted himself to protecting the wetland around this precious lake as an ecosystem guardian.
Before becoming a guardian, he struggled with temporary jobs and hoped for a steady salary. Now, he earns a stable monthly income of 2,000 yuan and comes to feel a deep sense of purpose. “Protecting this lake makes me proud. It’s not just work — it’s about preserving it for future generations,” he said.
Dradul’s workday begins early. He patrols (巡查) a fixed 10-kilometer route by motorcycle, with duties including observing the reserve, recording data, and addressing ecological threats. Last February, he and his team rescued a wing-broken eagle, sending it to a rescue center until it recovered. This July, they spent 20 minutes pulling a trapped wild yak out of a mudflat with ropes. Educating visitors is another core task. Dradul reminds tourists not to litter, drive on delicate grasslands, or leave waste. “In the past, the wetland was full of garbage and had fewer wild animals,” Dradul recalled. Today, the wetland is home to 411 plant species and 157 wildlife species — a remarkable level of biodiversity for such a high-altitude area.
Yet, the work is far from easy. Climate change is a major threat: Melting ice and changing rainfall patterns cause shoreline changes and grassland degradation. Human activities also continue — some visitors still litter, bathe, or wash cars in the lake. With nearly 99,000 hectares (公顷) of wetland and only 90 guardians, remote areas can’t be patrolled daily.
Despite these difficulties, Dradul remains hopeful. He dreams of Mapam Yumco Lake staying pure forever. “This responsibility, though built on small daily efforts, must be passed down. With sincerity and commitment, even the simplest actions can protect the lake’s beauty for generations,” he emphasized.
4. What is the original purpose of Dradul to work as a guardian
A．To seek a sense of purpose.
B．To help animals in need.
C．To protect a precious wetland.
D．To earn a stable income.
5. Which of the following can best describe Dradul’s job
A．Well-paid and influential.
B．Challenging but worthwhile.
C．Relaxing and effective.
D．Flexible and professional.
6. What does the underlined word “degradation” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Improvement.
B．Decline.
C．Expansion.
D．Coexistence.
7. What is the main idea of the text
A．A former temporary worker becomes a full-time animal rescuer.
B．Climate change is the biggest danger to the plateau region.
C．A guardian works hard to protect a high-altitude wetland.
D．The biodiversity of Mapam Yumco Lake is under threat.
C
The intersection of art and technology has always fascinated humanity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the world of poetry, where artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to make significant steps. AI poets are computer programs designed to generate poems, modeled after the style, rhythm, and even some emotional aspects of human works.
AI has the ability to analyze vast databases of existing poems, identifying patterns in language, rhyme structures. Using machine-learning patterns, some AI poets can generate new lines of poetry.
However, a fundamental question remains: can AI-generated poetry truly replace the creative wisdom of human-made poetry Human poets draw on a lifetime of experiences, emotions, and cultural contexts to create their works. They use language not just as a means of communication but as a way to express the indescribable. In contrast, AI operates based on data and pattern. While it can produce technically perfect poems, it lacks the lived experiences and subjective feelings that give human poetry its quality of being true.
Poetry critics often point out that the best poems are those that resonate (共鸣) with readers, challenging their perspectives and bringing strong feelings. AI-generated poems, despite their technical complexity, often fail to achieve this emotional reflection. For instance, a human poem about love may capture the pain and joy of romantic relationships while an AI-generated poem on the same topic may seem lacking individual personality and imagination.
Supporters of AI poets claim that it can popularize the art form, making poetry creation accessible to anyone with a computer. AI could inspire a new generation of poets. Additionally, AI can introduce novel combinations of words and ideas, expanding the boundaries of what is considered poetry.
As the debate continues, the AI in poetry forces us to re-evaluate our understanding of creativity, art, and the human experience and challenges us to consider what makes a poem truly great.
8. What is the primary function of AI poets according to the passage
A．To boost human poets’ creativity.
B．To teach people how to write poetry.
C．To analyze problems of existing poems.
D．To create poems based on human poetry.
9. What is a major limitation of AI-generated poetry compared to human poetry
A．It cannot identify patterns in language.
B．It cannot reach the real emotional depth.
C．It cannot produce technically perfect poems.
D．It cannot generate poems with correct rhymes.
10. What is the potential benefit of AI poets
A．It can analyze traditional poetry.
B．It can ensure the quality of poetry.
C．It can help more people create poetry.
D．It can quickly evaluate human poetry.
11. What is the author’s overall attitude toward AI poets
A．Fairly objective.
B．Entirely positive.
C．Quite negative.
D．Highly critical.
D
In November 2020, a sudden huge wave lifted a lonely buoy 17.6 meters high off the coast of British Columbia. This four-story-tall wave has been confirmed as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded. Such a rare event is believed to happen only once every 1,300 years. If the buoy hadn’t captured this moment, we might never have known it occurred at all.
For hundreds of years, people thought rogue waves were just sea stories. That changed in 1995, when the myth turned into a fact. On New Year’s Day, a nearly 26-meter-high wave hit an oil-drilling platform about 160 kilometers off Norway’s coast. This wave, called the Draupner wave, broke all the scientific models scientists had made before. Since then, scientists have recorded many more rogue waves (even some in lakes). Though the Ucluelet wave near Vancouver Island wasn’t the tallest, its size compared to the waves around it was totally new.
Scientists say a rogue wave is any wave that’s more than twice the height of the nearby waves. The Draupner wave was 25.6 meters tall, while the waves around it were only 12 meters. The Ucluelet wave was nearly three times as tall as the waves next to it. Johannes Gemmrich, a physicist from the University of Victoria, says, “In terms of size ratio, the Ucluelet wave is probably the most extreme rogue wave we’ve ever found. We’ve only seen a few such waves in rough seas, and none this big.”
Thankfully, neither the Ucluelet nor the Draupner wave caused serious damage or deaths. But other rogue waves have. For example, some ships that disappeared in the 1970s are now thought to have been sunk by these sudden, huge waves. The floating remains left behind look like they were destroyed by a giant wave crest.
12. When did people start to accept the existence of rogue waves
A．In 1970s.
B．In 2020.
C．In 1995.
D．Hundreds of years ago.
13. What can we infer from the text
A．The Ucluelet wave was found in a lake near Vancouver Island.
B．Early scientific research failed to predict rogue waves accurately.
C．Rogue waves occur more frequently in the 21st century than before.
D．The remains of sunken ships can all prove the existence of rogue waves.
14. How high were the waves around the Draupner wave
A．12 meters.
B．17.6 meters.
C．25.6 meters.
D．26 meters.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Discovery of Rogue Waves in History
B．The Most Extreme Rogue Wave Ever Recorded
C．The Difference Between Ucluelet and Draupner Wave
D．The Harm Caused by Sudden and Huge Rogue Waves
七选五
What comes to your mind when you hear the words “science fiction” Most people might picture aliens, robots, or trips to distant planets. ____16____ Actually, science fiction, commonly known as sci-fi, is far more than just fun adventures in imaginary worlds; it is a special lens (透镜) that helps us look at our present world more clearly.
One feature of science fiction is its link to science. ____17____ It is unlike fantasy stories, which rely on magic and supernatural rules. For instance, stories about AI are often based on the real development of computer science which we see today. Even when writers create completely new planets, they usually set logical rules for the environment and the creatures living there, just as real-world science works.
Another key character of science fiction is its focus on human issues. ____18____ Take the classic sci-fi story Fahrenheit 451 for example: It describes a future where books are burnt by the government, but its real theme is to warn people about the danger of ignoring independent thinking in the present. Many stories about space exploration also talk about teamwork, courage, and the significance of protecting our home planet, themes that are just as relevant to our daily lives.
____19____ Early sci-fi works written in the 19th century, such as Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, imagined submarines (潜水艇) and space travel long before these inventions appeared. Today, writers are still exploring issues raised by new technologies: How will AI change our jobs Can we stop climate change with future tech These questions let us think about our choices right now.
Science fiction connects the past, present and future, so it never goes out of style. It is more than a prediction of what the world will be like. ____20____
A．It also plays a significant part in inspiring invention.
B．There are many different kinds of science fiction stories.
C．While that idea is not wrong, it only touches the surface.
D．It is a reminder that we have the power to shape our future.
E．It uses future settings to talk about problems we face today.
F．A great many people love sci-fi because it brings them excitement.
G．It is rooted in real scientific knowledge or reasonable guesses about future tech.
二、完形填空
Last summer, I got my first chance to dive in the sea. Diving 15 meters below the surface, I was ___21___ by the colorful fish swimming past and the soft coral waving in the current.
Half an hour later, I ___22___ something half-buried in the sand. I swam ___23___, expecting to find a rare shell or an old fishing net. Instead, it was a sealed glass bottle, glowing faintly inside. As I ___24___ to grab it, my oxygen tank got caught on a piece of broken coral. I pulled hard to free myself, but the tank’s valve (阀门) started leaking ___25___. My oxygen meter dropped sharply, and my heart raced with ___26___. I’d been taught never to rush to the ___27___ too fast, so I tried to calm down, holding the bottle tightly in one hand. Just then, my coach noticed my abnormal ___28___ and swam over quickly. He ___29___ his backup oxygen with me, and we inched upward carefully. When we got back on the boat, I ___30___ the bottle carefully. There was a folded note inside, reading, “If you find this, please plant one mangrove sapling (红树幼苗) by the shore. The ocean ___31___ us with everything — we owe it a little care.”
That afternoon, I planted a small mangrove with the ___32___. Looking at the tiny tree standing in the mud, I ___33___ a truth. The ocean doesn’t just hide ___34___ for us to find. It hides reminders that every small act of care can ripple out (涟漪式传播) and ___35___ the lives we never expect.
21. A．confused B．frightened C．amazed D．annoyed
22. A．remembered B．recognized C．imagined D．noticed
23. A．closer B．deeper C．longer D．farther
24. A．held on B．set down C．reached out D．gave out
25. A．accidentally B．slowly C．suddenly D．frequently
26. A．panic B．anger C．regret D．doubt
27. A．surface B．edge C．floor D．pool
28. A．images B．symbols C．signals D．figures
29. A．replaced B．exchanged C．involved D．shared
30. A．opened B．threw C．broke D．shook
31. A．greets B．gifts C．equips D．assists
32. A．captain B．fisherman C．coach D．owner
33. A．exposed B．explained C．handled D．realized
34. A．treasures B．properties C．donations D．rewards
35. A．surprise B．touch C．amuse D．convince
三、短文语法填空
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。
Orange Isle, ___36___ (locate) in the Xiangjiang River in Changsha, is a world-famous scenic spot and a cultural symbol of Hunan. It is ___37___ (official) recognized as the longest inland river island in China, with fantastic natural scenery and profound cultural meaning.
The statue of the young Mao Zedong, which is the most iconic sight, stands at the northern end of the isle. ___38___ makes the statue special is its huge size and artistic value. It ___39___ (create) to show the ambition and courage of young people in the early 21st century. Walking along the river, ___40___ (visitor) can enjoy peaceful views and feel the power of nature. The place ___41___ Mao Zedong wrote his famous poem Changsha has become a place of interest for millions of people.
The local government ___42___ (improve) the environment greatly in recent years, ___43___ (attract) more tourists from home and abroad. Today, Orange Isle is not only ___44___ beautiful attraction but also a meaningful place full of ___45___ (history) stories.
四、单词拼写
46. Mary took out a ________ (手帕) from her coat pocket and gently wiped her mouth.
47. The doctor told me that the drug could give me ________ (暂时的) relief from the sharp pain.
48. The latest smartphone model is vastly ________ (更好的) to the old one in terms of performance.
49. He benefited more than he had expected when he chose to play against such an ________ (对手).
50. The company plans to ________ (赞助) television programmes as part of its marketing strategy.
五、单句语法填空
51. The society has a distinct ___51___ (divide) of labor between men and women.
52. We are calling to make sure that you will keep your ___52___ (appoint) with Dr Jones.
53. There were instructions for the ___53___ (distribute) of warm clothing to the flood victims.
54. We have been told that there is no cell phone ___54___ (cover) in this wild and deserted valley.
55. I have in my ___55___ (possess) silverware (银器) passed down in my family for generations.
六、书面表达（演讲稿）
56. 假定你是李华，下周五你校计划举办主题为“诗歌与我的生活”的英语演讲活动，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
1. 诗歌在我们生活中的作用；
2. 呼吁大家尝试读诗或写诗。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone,
The topic of my speech today is “Poetry and Our Life”.
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Thanks for listening!
七、书面表达（读后续写）
57. 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 summer break was drawing near. Leo and his brother Max burst with joy and kept talking about the trip at the thought of visiting their grandparents again.
The long-awaited day came at last. With the whole family all packed and ready, they headed eagerly right away to their grandparents’ small house. On the way, the brothers chatted excitedly about the fun times they’d shared with their grandparents before.
At last a cozy small blue house with a high white chimney came into sight gradually. Behind it lay the quiet forest holding their sweet good memories with Grandpa. They pulled up at the driveway where Grandma stood at the end waiting happily with a big smile. Leo and Max each hugged Grandma tightly, then rushed quickly into the living room, yelling “Grandpa, we’re home!”
Seeing them walk in, Grandpa was over the moon. He tried to stand with all his strength from his chair but failed, a helpless look flashing across his face. Grandma sighed softly — she had thought more than once lately that a cane (拐杖) would help him, though she hadn’t mentioned it yet, knowing how stubborn he was. Grandma explained his health had worsened fast lately and he might never stand up alone again. But Grandpa insisted, “I can!” Still in his boyish way. Mum and the grandparents were delighted to reunite after such a long time, sitting together and chatting about what had happened recently.
Bored with the adults’ slow conversation, the brothers wandered into the green forest. Tall trees stretched high skyward, thick branches crossing overhead while young ones standing straight like brave guards. Grandpa was once a great explorer full of wisdom. He could tell birds’ origins easily by their calls. Trees, birds, lizards, small bugs… How many happy moments they’d shared with him here before!
Worried Grandpa couldn’t stand up, Leo said, “We need to cheer him up.” “Grandpa loves birds — let’s catch one for him ” Max suggested softly. “But he hates birds being caged!” Leo shook his head firmly.
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。
Then a clever thought hit Leo suddenly.
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Filled with joy, the brothers presented it to Grandpa.
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参考答案
一、阅读理解
A:1.D 2.A 3.B
B:4.D 5.B 6.B 7.C
C:8.D 9.B 10.C 11.A
D:12.C 13.B 14.A 15.B
七选五：16.C 17.G 18.E 19.A 20.D
二、完形填空
21.C 22.D 23.A 24.C 25.C 26.A 27.A 28.C 29.D 30.A 31.B 32.C 33.D 34.A 35.B
三、短文语法填空
36.located 37.officially 38.What 39.was created 40.visitors 41.where 42.has improved 43.attracting 44.a 45.historical
四、单词拼写
46.handkerchief
47.temporary
48.superior
49.opponent
50.sponsor
五、单句语法填空
51.division
52.appointment
53.distribution
54.coverage
55.possession
六、演讲稿参考范文
Hello, everyone,
The topic of my speech today is “Poetry and Our Life”.
Poetry brings warmth and beauty to our busy daily life. It can calm our anxiety when we feel stressed and help us express hidden feelings we cannot say out loud. Reading poems lets us experience different lives and understand the world better.
Poetry is never hard to reach. I sincerely invite everyone to spend some time reading poems or even write short lines to record your own feelings. Let poetry light up our life!
Thanks for listening!
七、读后续写参考范文
Then a clever thought hit Leo suddenly. He remembered Grandpa’s talent for identifying birds by their songs. The two brothers decided to make a hand-drawn bird album. They picked colorful leaves and flowers to decorate the pages, drew all kinds of local birds they had watched with Grandpa and wrote down each bird’s unique singing sounds they recalled. They spent the whole afternoon finishing the album, filling every page with warm memories shared with their grandpa in the forest.
Filled with joy, the brothers presented it to Grandpa. Grandpa slowly flipped through the album, a big smile spreading across his face. He pointed at each drawing and told vivid stories about watching those birds together long ago. Though he could not walk into the forest anymore, the album brought all the beautiful outdoor moments back to him. Deeply moved, Grandpa held the boys’ hands tightly, saying it was the best gift he had ever received.

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