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广东深圳市盐田高级中学
2025-2026学年高二第二学期期末英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Comforting, healthy, speedy or fresh Whatever type of recipe you’re looking for, the Feast app has got you covered. With a collection of 7,000 recipes, it’s your go-to partner for a year of cooking. Beyond its recipe library, Feast comes packed with smart, unique features designed to take the stress out of making new dishes.
Smart Search
Pasta and tomato, curry and vegan (素食), dinner and quick — If you fancy cooking something specific, our search and suggested options can help you find what you’re looking for super quick.
Cook Mode
When you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, cook mode gives you step-by-step instructions and keeps your screen live. If cook mode isn’t for you, you can also print out all your favorite recipes.
Recipe Collections
Whether you’ve discovered a new favorite in Chef Ebuehi’s selection of sweet treats, or got inspiration in Chef Sodha’s vegan tips, you can save those recipes to your collections, ready for when you want to give it a go.
Shopping List
Need to head to the shops before you cook your favorite recipe Add ingredients from any recipe to your shopping list, then cross them off as you shop. Need to share or clear it Tap the three dots from the shopping list and you’re sorted.
The Feast app comes with a 14-day free trial—following the trial, new subscribers pay just 0.99 for their first month, then the subscription auto-renews at 2.99 per month for all users. An annual subscription is priced at 28.94, and includes a 15% discount for subscribers who sign up now.
1. Which of the following is a feature of the Feast app
A．It delivers ingredients to users’ homes.
B．It offers real-time guidance from chefs.
C．It specifically targets fast food lovers.
D．It shows users detailed cooking steps.
2. How much will a new user pay for a 6-month Feast app subscription
A． 12.30.
B． 14.47.
C． 15.94.
D． 17.94.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A．To introduce popular recipes.
B．To promote a smart app.
C．To recommend healthy diets.
D．To advertise instant food.
B
About a year ago, my mother turned on the dishwasher and went to the airport to drop off my father who was headed overseas on a work trip. By the time she got back, there was water all over the kitchen floor. We called a repairman, only to be told the dishwasher would have to be replaced. A new one was ordered but it would not arrive for more than a month. As my mother had a tight schedule, I had no choice but to take on the task of washing dishes by hand after dinner.
I soon found myself faced with a pile of thankless dishes in the sink, urging me to get on with it and deliver on my duty. At the beginning, I was annoyed when doing the dishes. I was in a rush to be done with them since I had an endless list of things to finish as a high school student taking a tough course load. Gradually, I realized that, for about 15 minutes every day, I could slow down time and forget everything in the world as my mind, eyes and hands focused on a simple task that would always result in success.
We did finally get the new dishwasher placed. However, I continued to wash dishes by hand after dinner, perplexing my mother immensely.
Washing dishes by hand has been more educational than I could have ever imagined. I’m running around stressed most of the day. There are homework assignments, projects, quizzes and tests competing for my attention and time. I’ve caged myself in a prison of my ambitions and expectations, cut off from many aspects of the world.
However, standing at the same spot every day in front of the kitchen window washing dishes has allowed me to recover some of it. My mind has taken snapshots of the changing view over the yard outside the kitchen window and meditated on the passage of time in this sliver of the universe in front of me.
4. Why did the author start washing dishes by hand
A．The old dishwasher broke down.
B．His mother requested him to do so.
C．He attempted to please his father.
D．The new dishwasher was over budget.
5. What did the author think of dish-washing initially
A．It was a stress-reliever.
B．It was complicated.
C．It was a money-saver.
D．It was burdensome.
6. What does the underlined word “perplexing” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Offending.
B．Puzzling.
C．Discouraging.
D．Inspiring.
7. What can we learn about the author from the last two paragraphs
A．He grew more sensitive to the beauty of nature.
B．He regretted devoting too much time to study.
C．He decided to abandon some of his ambitions.
D．He desired to move to a house with a larger yard.
C
Whale communication has long been a puzzle for scientists, with their underwater sound — “click… click… click” — remaining largely unexplained. However, thanks to the surprising abilities of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers from a program can interpret the sounds of these amazing sea animals.
The program is called the Whale Translation Project (WTP), whose meaning is to know what whales are saying. Its goal is clear but very difficult to achieve. Understanding the communication of whales and other animals could inspire conservation (保护) efforts. For example, the discovery that humpback whales sing to each other in the 1960s led to successful conservation activities and laws.
The WTP started when Gruber, a biologist at Harvard University, turned to a computer scientist for help about dealing with a large amount of data on whale sounds. They thought of applying machine learning, used for improving human language translations, to whales. The sound of click, similar to a binary code (二进制), is easy for AI to analyze.
Scientists once presented the sounds of a whale using a series of lines to show the number of clicks per second. Now, with the help of AI, Gruber can quickly turn the thousands of whale sounds from hours of recordings into a new kind of pictures that look like musical notes. This method helps to find tiny differences in the sounds. Gruber can use AI to analyze the differences and the specific context, like the behavior of moving to the surface and hunting for food, and thus understand the meaning of the whale sound easily. He can also discover how whales interact, getting 99% right in predicting (预测) the next click.
This kind of work isn’t limited to whales. Suresh Neethirajan, a computer science and agriculture professor, studies how farmers can use real-time observation to explain animal behaviors. He collects data, such as body temperature, paired with recorded sounds and videos, to understand whether animals are comfortable or not. With AI, he can recognise sick animals quickly, improving their well-being.
8. What is the purpose of mentioning the discovery in the 1960s
A．To stress the value of studying animal communication.
B．To explain the difficulty of saving humpback whales.
C．To show the success of protecting the environment.
D．To introduce the challenge of understanding whale language.
9. How can AI help according to paragraph 4
A．It records whale sound quickly.
B．It processes sound data effectively.
C．It reads musical notes correctly.
D．It promotes whale interactions directly.
10. What can we learn about AI according to the last paragraph
A．It cures diseases of animals.
B．It improves farmers’ well-being.
C．It aims to change animal behavior.
D．It helps to understand animals’ needs.
11. Which is the best title of the passage
A．A New Method to Record Whales’ Living Behaviors
B．The Development of Whale Protection Laws
C．How Scientists Study Different Sea Animals
D．The Amazing Use of AI in Understanding Animal Sounds
D
In the field of wearable technology, a breakthrough invention has caught worldwide attention: a flexible skin-like sensor powered by human sweat, developed by a joint research team from Chinese and American universities. Unlike traditional wearable devices such as smart watches that depend on batteries, this new thin-film sensor operates completely on energy produced by human sweat, marking a significant step toward self-powered wearable electronics.
The sensor, as thin as a piece of paper, can be comfortably attached to human skin without any pressure or discomfort. It is embedded with special enzyme materials that generate electricity by reacting with substances in human sweat, such as lactic acid and glucose. The electricity produced is enough to support the device’s normal work of monitoring body signals, including heart rate, body temperature and muscle tension. What’s more, the sensor can store extra energy for use when sweat is not available, ensuring continuous and stable operation.
One of the most important advantages of this sweat-powered device is its environmental friendliness. Traditional wearable electronics rely heavily on lithium batteries, which contain heavy metals and cause serious environmental pollution after being abandoned. In contrast, the new sensor uses harmless biological materials and produces no waste during use. It also avoids the trouble of frequent charging, bringing great convenience to users in long-term health monitoring.
At present, the sensor has successfully passed laboratory tests and preliminary clinical trials. Researchers have proved that it can work continuously for more than 12 hours on a small amount of sweat and maintain high accuracy in data collection. Although the current version is still designed for medical monitoring, the team believes the technology can be applied to more fields in the future, such as sports training, virtual reality control and daily health management.
Industry experts believe this sweat-powered technology will reshape the future of wearable electronics. It solves two main problems of traditional wearables: battery limitation and environmental pollution. With further optimization and mass production, this skin-friendly, self-powered sensor is expected to become a mainstream product in the next generation of wearable devices, providing safer and more convenient health monitoring solutions for human beings.
12. What is the biggest difference between the new sensor and traditional wearable devices
A．It is thinner and more comfortable to wear.
B．It is powered by human sweat instead of batteries.
C．It can monitor more body signals than smart watches.
D．It can be used for a longer time without any maintenance.
13. What does the underlined word “embedded” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Removed.
B．Implanted.
C．Compared.
D．Decorated.
14. What can be inferred about the future of the sweat-powered sensor
A．It will be used in more areas beyond medical monitoring.
B．It will completely take the place of smart watches soon.
C．It will be produced in small quantities due to high cost.
D．It will reduce people’s ability to produce sweat naturally.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．A New Trend: The Future Healthy Life with Wearable Devices.
B．Environmental Protection in Modern Electronic Industry.
C．How to Improve Battery Life of Wearable Technology.
D．A Sweat-Powered Sensor: The Future of Wearable Tech.
七选五阅读
Have you ever found yourself reciting your grocery list out loud in the supermarket or saying something encouraging to yourself before a big moment If so, you are not alone. Talking to ourselves, either within our heads or out loud, is a common behavior. Psychologists refer to it as “self-talk,” a mental tool like a Swiss army knife. 16____
Saying something out loud, whether it’s positive or negative, can make the thought that you’re expressing seem more official, or public, than if you merely think about it. 17____ For them, working through a problem aloud helps them think more clearly and see how things fit together.
Some people report using self-talk to help them calm down in periods of negative mental states. Research, for instance, has found that when people are anxious or stressed, they are more likely to engage in self-talk. 18____ It is like giving yourself the support a friend would.
19____ “I really do believe in the power of positive self-talk, at the gym, in the mirror, before a big meeting — all of that,” says Carol Bergman, 52. She does it before she works out with “Come on, you got this!” or with “You look great!” if she needs to hear some kind words about herself from time to time.
In fact, we learn to talk to ourselves in childhood, where it is associated with better performance on tasks and challenging activities. 20____ As adults, we may return to speaking out loud when mentally or emotionally challenged. In such moments, it serves as an extra tool to help us focus and think and solve problems. So talking to yourself is not being as strange as you think you are.
A．However, we do it less as we grow older.
B．Self-talk also helps people stay motivated.
C．Here are some ways to put it into practice.
D．It’s a superpower that we all naturally possess.
E．It can be useful in many different situations in life.
F．Speaking emotions aloud makes them manageable.
G．Some people use self-talk to sort through a challenge.
二、完形填空
The girl in the lab coat was extracting DNA from a piece of lettuce (生菜). Beside her, a boy was adjusting his equipment. Outside the walls, their 21____ worked hard under the sun, pulling lettuce from the earth while their kids 22____ its genetic material.
The overlap (重叠) was 23____. In this 1-week summer camp, we aimed to show students that there is a(n) 24____ from the agricultural work their communities have done for generations to STEM.
The program aiming to help students from 25____ families out was personal for me because I, too, grew up in an agricultural town where college wasn’t the 26____ path — it was the exception. I know the feeling of sitting in classrooms preparing for 27____, not leadership, and sensing some students will be 28____ by universities and others not.
I graduated from high school with a terrible 1.9 GPA, so community college was my only 29____. My first year there was marked by a series of 30____ and falling grades. But with instructors’ encouragement, I eventually 31____. A decade and a half later, I had earned a master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University — the outcomes I could never have 32____. Shortly after, I was even elected to 33____ a STEM program for students from migratory farmworker families.
Today, watching these students, I, as a tutor, still feel unbelievable given my 34____ beginnings. I know how 35____ that moment has changed me when someone finally sees in you what you could not yet see in yourself.
21. A．assistants B．parents C．tutors D．partners
22. A．preserved B．gathered C．studied D．sliced
23. A．intentional B．exceptional C．optional D．additional
24. A．tip B．proposal C．obstacle D．path
25. A．privileged B．disadvantaged C．wealthy D．educated
26. A．unique B．assumed C．sacred D．mysterious
27. A．fortune B．scholarship C．friendship D．labor
28. A．accepted B．questioned C．judged D．awarded
29. A．choice B．concern C．responsibility D．passion
30. A．victories B．tricks C．failures D．complaints
31. A．quit B．hesitated C．panicked D．transformed
32. A．expected B．admitted C．suspected D．deserved
33. A．look into B．compete in C．guide in D．subscribe to
34. A．glorious B．intense C．promising D．humble
35. A．severely B．slightly C．greatly D．temporarily
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。
On March 28 and 29, at Hong Kong City Hall, Zheng Mingming, a member of the modern Nanyin troupe (乐团) Tiam Drop, played the Nanyin pipa with five other 36____ (musician). More than 400 audience members from around the world listened carefully and responded 37____ loud applause.
The performance was part of the 54th Hong Kong Arts Festival, 38____ featured about 1,200 outstanding international and local artists.
Often 39____ (refer) to as a “living fossil (化石) ” of Chinese music, Nanyin originated in Quanzhou and is one of the oldest known music forms in China, with a history of 800 to 1,000 years. 40____ (traditional) performed in the Minnan dialect, it features instruments like the pipa, dongxiao, erxian, and sanxian.
In 2006, Nanyin 41____ (include) in the first group of China’s national-level intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) list. In 2009, it was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
42____ (grow) up in Quanzhou, Zheng was deeply influenced by Nanyin. During celebrations such as the Birthday of the Buddha, families would prepare dishes to share, while the community 43____ (gather) to sing, play Nanyin, and enjoy a meal together.
“Nanyin is not just music; it’s a way of life, filled with human 44____ (warm). It includes 45____ complete universe — music, rituals, culture, and so much more. There’s no end to it,” Zheng said.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你的外籍朋友Michael来信表示对中国文化很感兴趣，正巧这学期你校要开设“话说中国节（Festive China）”的线上课程，请你回信向他推荐此课程。内容包括：1. 开设时间；2. 课程内容；3. 报名方式。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。
Dear Michael,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、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。
Bloom at Your Own Pace
Exam papers were handed out one after another and landed quietly on every desk. Staring at the red scores on my paper, I knew I failed to get the top rank. Low whispers spread around me as the teacher read out everyone’s rankings slowly. Disappointment welled up inside me, and I felt my dream of entering my ideal university gradually run away.
I had long been pushing myself hard just to achieve high rankings. I rose early in the morning and stayed up late studying every day, arranging all my time tightly for different school subjects. I once firmly believed that taking first place constantly would prepare me for a better future. This belief once motivated me greatly, yet endless pressure soon tired me out. I often felt eye discomfort and mental tiredness, and the top position always seemed impossible to reach.
Feeling low, I left the classroom alone. The air was fresh with the smell of rain. I stopped at a quiet little garden beside the library, which I had never taken time to visit before.
An elderly gardener was busy tending flowers and watering plants with great care. Only a handful of flowers were in bloom (开花) among green leaves. I couldn’t help questioning whether all his efforts were worthwhile.
Sensing my confusion, the old man smiled and began to chat with me. He told me that every flower has its own flowering time. Some blossom early, while others need more time to grow. As long as they get enough sunshine, water and proper care, they will surely bloom perfectly when the right time comes. Instead of rushing for results, we should learn to wait patiently and focus on steady (稳步的) growth.
注意：(1) 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。
“Not sure when they flower — isn’t it upsetting ” I asked.
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From that day on, I decided to follow his advice — less hurrying, more growing.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.D 2.C 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.D 11.D 12.B 13.B 14.A 15.D
七选五
16.D 17.G 18.F 19.B 20.A
完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.D 25.B 26.B 27.D 28.A 29.A 30.C 31.D 32.A 33.C 34.D 35.C
语法填空
36.musicians 37.with 38.which 39.referred 40.Traditionally 41.was included 42.Growing 43.gathered 44.warmth 45.a
写作范文
46 书信范文
Dear Michael,
Hearing that you’re fascinated by Chinese culture, I’m glad to recommend our school’s online course Festive China to you.
The course will start next Monday and last for eight weeks. It covers origins, traditions and interesting stories of major Chinese festivals like the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival. Teachers will share vivid videos and interactive materials online.
You can sign up on our school’s official website before this Sunday. Don’t miss this great chance to know Chinese festivals!
Yours,
Li Hua
47 读后续写范文
“Not sure when they flower — isn’t it upsetting ” I asked. The old man shook his head gently and told me every flower has its unique growth cycle. Some bloom fast while others take months to accumulate strength. If we keep worrying about the blooming date, we will ignore the beauty of their daily growth. What matters most is constant care rather than blind rush. His words struck me deeply. I realized I had been too eager for top grades and ignored my own steady progress.
From that day on, I decided to follow his advice — less hurrying, more growing. I stopped comparing myself with classmates and made practical daily study plans. I focused on fixing weak points instead of chasing rankings anxiously. Gradually, my stress faded and my efficiency improved. Months later, I received the admission letter from my dream university. I finally understood everyone blooms at their own pace, and steady growth beats blind impatience.

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