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2026年广州市第六中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题
命题人：王慧珊、马雪儿、杨嘉仪；审题人：谢 薇
本试卷共 10页，满分 150分（卷面书写分 3分），考试时间 120分钟。
听说（20分，略）
第一部分 阅读（满分 40分）
第一节 阅读理解（每小题 2分，共 30分）
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题
卡上将该项涂黑。
A
College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables willing and academically
prepared students in high school to pursue college-level studies — with the opportunity to earn
college credit, advanced placement, or both — before applying to college.
Through AP courses in 38 subjects, each ending in a challenging exam, students learn to
think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue — skills that prepare
them for college and beyond. Students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically
experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree.
Enrolling Students: Equity (公平) and Access
Equitable access is a guiding principle for AP programs. All students should have access to
academically challenging courses before they enroll in AP classes, which can prepare them for AP
success.
How AP Exams Are Scored
While multiple-choice questions are scored by machine, the free-response questions and
through-course performance assessments are scored by thousands of college professors and expert
AP teachers. They are thoroughly trained, and their work is monitored for fairness and consistency.
In each subject, a highly respected college member serves as Chief Consultant to maintain the
accuracy of the scoring standards.
Scores on the free-response questions and performance assessments are weighted and
combined with the results of the computer-scored multiple-choice questions, and this raw score is
translated into an overall AP score on a 1-5 scale.
The Validity of AP Scores
AP Score Credit Recommendation College Grade Equivalent (对等)
5 Extremely well qualified A
4 Well qualified A-, B+, B
3 Qualified B-, C+, C
2 Possibly qualified n/a (not available)
1 No recommendation n/a (not available)
How to Apply
Visit http://collegeboard.org/apreading for qualification requirements and to start the
application process.
1．What can students gain by taking AP courses
A．Entry to college. B．A college degree.
C．Teaching competence. D．Higher-order thinking skills.
2．What is a Chief Consultant responsible for
A．Training AP teachers. B．Guaranteeing scoring quality.
C．Assessing student performance. D．Grading multiple-choice sections.
3．What is the minimum AP score for college grade equivalent
A．1. B．2. C．3. D．4.
B
Nowadays, people lay everything to heredity (遗传); that is, we receive our special talents
from our ancestors. I shall tell you my story to show that I did not inherit my passion for insects
from any of them.
My mother’s parents did not care in the least about insects. The only attention my grandfather
paid to an insect was to crush it under his foot. My illiterate (不识字的) grandmother would throw
away a caterpillar in fright. My own parents did not inspire this love. My mother was illiterate; my
father, slightly educated, was too busy for encouragement.
Yet I began to observe as a baby. One day, standing on the grassland, I was fascinated by the
sun. A question possessed me: did I sense the sunlight with my mouth or my eyes I opened my
mouth and closed my eyes: glory disappeared. I opened my eyes and shut my mouth: glory
returned. I saw with my eyes! Oh, what a discovery! At home, my grandmother smiled; the others
laughed.
At nightfall, a faint jingle from the bushes attracted me. Who is making that noise They
spoke of a wolf, but I had to look. After a stubborn watch, I caught the singer — a grasshopper
(蚂蚱)! I now knew, from personal observation, that the grasshopper sings. I did not tell them my
discovery, for fear of the same laughter.
Later, I went to school. The room served every purpose; school, kitchen, bedroom, even a
chicken house and a piggery. Our studies were constantly disturbed by little pigs rubbing (蹭 )
against our legs or by the hen and her chicks, or by the smells of cooking. But my passion for
animals and plants progressed of itself, fueled by the country school’s continuous offerings —
from studying the pigeon on my book to collecting snails, catching frogs, and admiring beetles in
the fields.
Thus, in this chaos, the future observer taught himself.
4．What does the author intend to convey by telling his family story
A．The hardship of rural life. B．His natural passion for insects.
C．His early education background. D．The influence of his family on him.
5．How did the author’s family react to his discovery about the sunlight
A．They appreciated it. B．They questioned it.
C．They brushed it aside. D．They rejected it.
6．What does the description of the school suggest
A．The environment was far from ideal.
B．The students lacked interest in learning.
C．The animals became a threat to students.
D．The school building was old and smelly.
7．What was the author like as a boy
A．Inquiring. B．Encouraging. C．Troublesome. D．Ambitious.
C
Recently, I was listening to Paul Simon’s 1983 album Hearts and Bones again and was struck
by a question: what did it — a weary, bittersweet reflection on a broken relationship-mean to my
younger self As a teenager with little romantic experience, I believe I was drawn to the maturity
sadness seemed to represent, which hints at a complex joy found within sadness.
But why value sadness when happiness is so universally pursued Nations measure
well-being through happiness Indexes (指数), and philosophies prioritize increasing joy. Yet, in
reality, we don’t seek constant happiness. Sometimes sadness has a cause; sometimes we want to
be. Perhaps emotional variety is preferable to monotony. But there’s more to it — sadness holds
a depth that happiness lacks.
Sadness inspires great art in a way that grinningly eating ice cream cannot. Essayist Hartley
Coleridge praised it as a more elegant and introspective state of mind than happiness.
“Melancholy (悲伤) can scarce exist in an undegraded spirit — it cannot exist in a mere animal”
is how he put it, suggesting it is more dignified than happiness. I suspect most people feel joy is, at
root, a kind of idiot pleasure. Melancholy is somehow more grown-up, more sincere, and more
authentic.
Just as what evolutionary scientists call “the handicap principle”, luxurious traits are useful,
because they are so showily expensive, apparently inconveniencing the owner. They are a way of
saying: I’m so strong. The peacock’s tail, for example, despite being a disadvantage attached,
signals desirable genes. Sadness, according to this model, is a kind of obvious consumption. It
takes more muscles to frown than smile, and maybe that’s the point. Darwin observed that sadness
appears the same way across all cultures, implying a deep-rooted human capacity.
Happiness can be lovely, but the profound, elegant sadness unlocks aesthetic (美学) world
that happiness can never reach.
8．Why did the author like Paul Simon’s 1983 album as a teenager
A．He thought sadness inspired art.
B．He viewed sadness as happiness.
C．He experienced broken relationships.
D．He associated sadness with being mature.
9．What does the underlined word “introspective” in paragraph 3 most probably mean
A．Strong-willed. B．Open-minded.
C．Self-reflective. D．Deep-thinking.
10．Why does the author refer to the peacock’s tail
A．To stress frowning takes more muscles.
B．To show luxurious traits are unnecessary.
C．To prove sadness is apparently convenient.
D．To explain sadness has evolutionary value.
11．What’s the best title of this passage
A．Why the long face B．Which is deeper
C．What’s happiness D．Where’s sadness
D
Carbon removal is crucial for fighting climate change. Scientists at Salk Institute are making
use of the natural capacity of plants to absorb carbon dioxide by enhancing their root systems.
This optimization (优化) aims to increase the amount of carbon stored and extend the duration of
its storage.
To design these climate-saving plants, the scientists are using a research tool called SLEAP
— an AI software that tracks multiple features of root growth. Created by Salk Fellow Talmo
Pereira, SLEAP was initially designed to track animal movement in the lab. Now, Pereira has
teamed up with plant scientist Professor Wolfgang Busch to apply SLEAP to plants.
In a study published in Plant Phenomics, Busch and Pereira establish a new procedure for
using SLEAP to analyze plant root phenotypes — how deep and wide they grow, how massive
their root systems become, and other physical qualities. Prior to SLEAP, tracking the physical
characteristics of both plants and animals required a lot of labor that slowed the scientific process.
SLEAP uses computer vision (the ability for computers to understand images) and deep learning
(an AI approach for training a computer to learn and work like the human brain) to help
researchers process images much more quickly.
The application of SLEAP to plants has already enabled researchers to establish the most
extensive catalog (目录) of plant root phenotypes to date. What’s more, tracking these physical
root system characteristics helps scientists find genes (基因) associated with those characteristics,
as well as whether multiple root characteristics are determined by the same genes or independently.
This allows the Salk team to determine what genes are most beneficial to their plant designs.
“Our cooperation is truly proof of what makes Salk science so special and impactful,” says
Pereira. “We’re not just ‘borrowing’ from different disciplines — we’re really putting them on
equal footing in order to create something greater than the sum of its parts.”
12．What do the scientists at Salk Institute hope to achieve
A．Keeping more carbon in plants. B．Optimizing the use of energy.
C．Enhancing biological diversity. D．Reducing carbon absorption.
13．Why did Pereira create SLEAP
A．To generate plant images. B．To conduct research on animals.
C．To study climate patterns. D．To track features of root growth.
14．What will SLEAP help the scientists do
A．Pick out diseased plants in the forest.
B．Collect samples of plant root systems.
C．Identify genes for desirable plant roots.
D．Preserve the genes of endangered plants.
15．What can be inferred from Pereira’s words
A．Academic disciplines are of equal importance.
B．Computer programming is a must for scientists.
C．Interdisciplinary approach promotes creativity.
D．Cooperation outweighs competition in research.
第二节 阅读填空（每小题 2分，共 10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余
选项。
From posters to newspaper articles to presidential speeches, inspirational quotes are
everywhere. 16 Perhaps some have been wrongly attributed (归因) over time, but others
are just fake.
There’s an often-shared internet meme (网络梗) that says: “The problem with quotes found
on the internet is that they are often not true — Abraham Lincoln.” Of course, Lincoln didn’t say
this! This internet meme perfectly illustrates the problem, but misattributed quotes are not a
digital-age invention.
17 For example, in 1919, American author Mark Twain who had died in 1910 was
quoted as saying: “A lie will fly around the whole world while the truth is getting its boots on.” It’
s a nice quote. But Garson O’Toole who investigates the origins of quotes on Quote Investigator
believes Mark Twain never said such a thing. The quote is probably based on something the
English-Irish writer Jonathan Swift wrote in 1710: “Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping
after it.” This changed over time, and somehow got attributed to Twain.
People like to attribute quotes to famous people because the name gives authority to the
statement. That’s why you might see quotes attributed to people like Albert Einstein, Marilyn
Monroe or Winston Churchill. 18
The internet has just made these quotes spread faster and farther. 19 But others are
used to mean harm, perhaps to give the impression that a hurtful idea has been supported by a
respected person — making it feel more acceptable to agree with.
So how can we spot these fake quotes It’s not always easy, say experts, because some have
been attributed wrongly by thousands of websites and publications, including reputable ones. As
with fake news, doing a bit of research is a good idea if you want to make sure you’re using an
accurate quote. 20
A．Some are shared quite harmlessly.
B．Therefore, never coin your own quote.
C．But there’s just one problem: many are incorrect.
D．And Quote Investigator isn’t a bad place to start.
E．It was not Lincoln but Mark Twain who said that.
F．The history of untrue quotes is far older than the internet.
G．They were even having quotes misattributed to them while alive.
第二部分 语言运用（满分 30分）
第一节 完形填空（每小题 1分，共 15分）
阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It’s a very strange time to be a writer. The flood of AI “art” shows a proportion of society is
willing to 21 writers more than ever before.
I sometimes 22 talk with my STEM major friends about how my major (creative
writing) means I will live on the street after college. Certainly I don’t 23 becoming a
“starving writer” — I’m lucky to be financially blessed. That said, I do feel 24 about
what lies ahead. I love to write music criticism. But is this writing 25 Does my writing
contribute value to society Would its 26 be felt were I to turn away from writing and
focus on coding or engineering I can’t ask my loved ones about these 27 , because of
course they will encourage me 28 the reality of the situation.
These thoughts 29 heavily on my mind until I recently read The Friend by Sigrid
Nunez. The book powerfully explores friendship, but also 30 the values of writing. As
stated in the novel, they can’t 31 with those of farmers or construction workers, which
provide direct, tangible (有形的) aid to people. The potential values of writing are 32 .
It’s human 33 to create, whether tangible or intangible. Creativity is what has
34 humans across our existence. It’s what drives an author to tell a story — something
AI lacks. So I will keep 35 , wherever it ends up taking me.
21．A．instruct B．contact C．offend D．devalue
22．A．casually B．hesitantly C．jokingly D．embarrassedly
23．A．risk B．fear C．picture D．mind
24．A．uncertain B．curious C．enthusiastic D．particular
25．A．essential B．possible C．wrong D．temporary
26．A．meaning B．creation C．absence D．charm
27．A．changes B．solutions C．signs D．concerns
28．A．due to B．regardless of C．apart from D．but for
29．A．mattered B．conflicted C．weighed D．struck
30．A．dives into B．calls for C．sets aside D．makes up
31．A．combine B．interact C．deal D．compare
32．A．unpredictable B．invisible C．accessible D．believable
33．A．attempt B．dream C．nature D．pressure
34．A．liberated B．challenged C．limited D．defined
35．A．writing B．reading C．waiting D．trying
第二节 语法填空（每小题 1.5分，共 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。
As China becomes a major player on the international stage, many people abroad are curious
to see how it will showcase its rich culture, 36 symbols include dragon-shaped lanterns,
Peking Opera, and even chopsticks. UNESCO’s recognition of Chinese cultural sites also shows
this growing international interest. Four more World Heritage sites have been added 37
the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 27.
From a global perspective, it is 38 (strike) that China has developed its own
painting styles for 10,000 years, its own musical instruments for 8,000 years, ceramics (陶瓷) for
5,000 years, 39 poetry for 3,000 years. For thousands of years, China 40
(encounter) challenges from other cultures, and the Chinese people have absorbed the best from
outside while delicately transforming foreign elements 41 (suit) Chinese traditions.
“People around the world may be charmed by Chinese culture, but its philosophical roots are
still not 42 (wide) known to many people,” said historian Tang Yinbi. At many stages
in Chinese history, Confucian ideas 43 (reflect) in the values of rulers and the social
order of the time. Famous literary figures, from ancient poets like Qu Yuan to 20th-century
44 (intellectual) like Lu Xun, consistently expressed deep concern for society.
These cultural achievements offer a window into a fascinating civilization. They form
important spiritual bonds that unite the Chinese people and help to 45 (deep) their
understanding of themselves and give them greater confidence for the future.
第三部分 基础知识考察（满分 20分）
请用教材选择性必修四 Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5所学词汇及短语的适当形式填空。
第一节 单词填空（每小题 1分，共 15分）
46-50请根据括号中的中文提示，填入单词的适当形式。
46．I’d like to remind you that someone has been __________ (监视) on you for nearly two
weeks.
47．The news station provided extensive __________ (新闻报道) of the Olympic Games,
including live broadcasts and in-depth interviews with athletes.
48．The bank finally __________ (同意，准予) me a 500 loan.
49．Meanwhile, he said China is stepping up efforts in __________ (监督，指导) the Internet.
50．After the boat’s motor failed, they were at the __________ of (任凭……的摆布) the
weather.
51-55请根据括号中的单词，填入单词的适当形式。
51．Carl earned a lot of money over the summer vacation as a __________ (consult) to that
company.
52．Man often treats knowledge as an __________ (acquire) that must be found in text, books
or other external sources.
53．When traveling abroad, always keep your important __________ (possess) in the hotel
safe.
54．The project failed for lack of __________ (finance) support.
55．Being back with their family should provide emotional __________ (stable) for the
children.
56-60请根据括号中的英文释义以及首字母提示，填入单词的适当形式。
56．There was nothing except continuous mountains e__________ (to make sth. bigger or
longer) to the horizon in the moonlight.
57．Students must meet certain standards for English p__________ (the quality of having
great competence) before being allowed to enter this program.
58．Floodlights illuminated the p__________ (an elevated stage for performance, speeches or
ceremonies), creating a dramatic atmosphere for the rock concert.
59．According to research , a healthy mother-and-daughter b__________ (something that
forms a connection between people or groups) shapes the daughter’s ability to have self
-confidence.
60．He has been d__________ (to give a lot of your time and effort to a particular activity or
purpose) to helping others, and every day he gets satisfaction from his work.
第二节 完成句子（每小题 1分，共 5分）
61．I may be late — I have got one or two things to __________ __________ right now .
我可能会迟到，我还有一两件事要处理。
62． I want to serve as a volunteer of this competition because I __________ __________
tennis.
我想在这场球赛里做志愿者，因为我对网球充满热爱。
63．__________ __________ __________ Happy Birthday from them cleared up her fear and
anxiety.
他们齐声合唱“生日快乐”，消除了她的恐惧和焦虑。
64．The Olympic organizers say that matters are well __________ __________．
奥组委说那些事情完全在掌控中。
65．The soldiers __________ __________ the battlefield under the cover of darkness, leaving
only footprints in the mud.
士兵们在夜色掩护下撤离了战场，只在泥地里留下了脚印。
第四部分 写作（满分 40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Tom对未来职业选择感到迷茫，写信向你求助。请你给
他回一封邮件，谈谈你的想法并给出建议。内容包括：
（1）你的规划；
（2）你的建议。
注意：（1）写作词数应为 80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡上作答。
Dear Tom,
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（满分 25分）
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。
I was moving as fast as I could, stepping from rock to rock along the uneven jetty (栈桥). Far
ahead, I could see the back of my brother’s hair and the bright orange of his shorts.
“Too slow, sister!” I heard Sam yell as he jumped with ease.
“I’ll show him,” I thought, and attempted a double jump. What a mistake! “Ouch!” My shoe
was stuck between two rocks. I bent down and that’s when I saw it: a shiny, square shaped stone,
attached to a glittery gold chain. It was just lying there on the wet sand, and a few seconds later it
was in my pocket.
Sam stopped waiting for me. Could he tell I was hiding the most perfect discovery of the
summer I kept turning the treasure around in my pocket. I was dizzy, but I didn’t want Sam to
notice. He liked to tell everybody my business.
“Ryan saved the mini cola bottle from the carnival! ”
“Ryan wasted her pocket money on salt and pepper shakers from the yard sale!”
My family calls me their “little collector”. Some mean kids at school call me “trash girl”.
Sam and I walked along the main street. Through the window of the candy shop, I could see
colorful jelly beans. A sign on the window caught my attention: Lost: Gold and blue necklace.
Very special. If found, call Chrissy at 555-9924.
Chrissy had drawn a crayon version of the necklace at the bottom of the poster: The necklace
looked different from the one in my pocket, I decided. Rounder, bluer. The poster appeared old
and weathered. It must have been put up months ago. We continued to walk, and I noticed four
more posters. Someone must have returned that necklace by now, I thought.
注意：（1）续写词数应为 150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡上作答。
Once home, I placed the necklace in my special spot for special things, lost in thought. ____
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Fifteen minutes later, I was sitting across from Chrissy in the candy shop. _______________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2026年广州市第六中学高二下学期期末考试英语参考答案
第一部分 阅读（满分 40分）
A篇 1-3 DBC B篇 4-7 BCAA C篇 8-11 DCDA D篇 12-15 CBAB
七选五 16-20 CFGAD
第二部分 语言运用（满分 30分）
第一节 完形填空（15*1，满分 15分）
21-25 DCBAA 26-30 CDBCA 31-35 DBCDA
第二节 语法填空（10*1.5，满分 15分）形式完全正确得 1.5分，其余得 0分。
36. whose 37. to 38. striking 39. and
40. has encountered 41. to suit 42. widely 43. were reflected
44. intellectuals 45. deepen
第三部分 基础知识考察（满分 20分）
第一节 单词填空（15*1，满分 15分）形式完全正确得 1分，其余得 0分。
46. spying 47. coverage 48. granted 49. supervising
50. mercy 51. consultant 52. acquisition 53. possessions
54. financial 55. stability 56. extending 57. proficiency
58. platform 59. bond 60. dedicated
第二节用本单元所学短语完成句子（5*1，满分 5分）形式完全正确得 1分，其余得 0分。
61. attend to 62. am passionate about 63. A chorus of 64. in hand 65. withdrew from
第四部分 写作（满分 40分）
第一节 应用文写作
Possible version 1:
Dear Tom,
I’m sorry to hear that you are feeling confused about your future career. It is quite normal to
feel this way at our age, so please don’t worry too much.
As for me, I have decided to become a software engineer after graduation. I have always been
passionate about computers and creating new things. I believe this career will not only be
interesting but also full of challenges.
Regarding your confusion, here are my suggestions. First, it is important to identify your true
interests and strengths. You can make a list of what you are good at and what you enjoy doing.
Second, why not talk to your teachers or parents They have more life experience and can offer
you valuable advice. Finally, remember that career planning is a long journey. You don’t need to
make a final decision right now.
I hope my ideas will be helpful to you. Looking forward to hearing good news from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
Possible version 2:
Dear Tom,
I completely understand how you feel. Standing at the crossroads of life, it is natural to feel a
bit lost about the future. Please take it easy, as finding the right path takes time.
As for me, I have made up my mind to become an international journalist. I have always been
passionate about global affairs and different cultures. I believe this career will allow me to tell the
truth and build bridges of understanding between nations. It is a challenging but rewarding path
that truly aligns with my aspirations.
To help you clear things up, I would like to share some thoughts that work for me. First, why
not complete a career aptitude test This scientific tool can help you better understand your
strengths and what kind of jobs suit you best. Besides, talking to your teachers or parents is also a
wise choice. With their rich life experience, they can offer you valuable guidance.
I hope these thoughts can bring you some inspiration. Feel free to write back if you want to
talk more.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
Possible version 1:
Once home, I placed the necklace in my special spot for special things, lost in thought. So far,
there were a variety of things like mini cola bottles and pig shakers. I stared at the stone, so clean
and polished. Could it be Chrissy’s Was it the very special necklace Should I return it to her I
paced back and forth in the room anxiously, not knowing what to do. Having struggled for a long
time, I finally decided to call the number on the poster and get in touch with Chrissy. I told her
that I might have something that belonged to her and made an appointment with her. (94)
Fifteen minutes later, I was sitting across from Chrissy in the candy shop. We were drinking
milkshakes and sharing an order of sweet potato fries. Looking at the blue stone in her hand with
tearful eyes, she told me that the necklace was a gift from her grandma before she got sick, and
she was grateful to me for having returned it. “Holding onto it somehow makes things a little
better,” she said. I couldn’t agree more. It dawned on me that I was no longer “a trash girl” to
those mean kids, but a “treasure girl” in my own heart.(88)
Possible version 2:
Once home, I placed the necklace in my special spot for special things, lost in thought. The
blue stone shimmered under my bedroom lamp, looking even more magical than it had on the wet
jetty. It was the ultimate addition to my collection, the kind of treasure that usually made me proud.
However, the image of the weathered poster kept flashing in my mind. I thought about Chrissy,
who must have been heartbroken for months, and how “very special” that necklace was to her. The
label “trash girl” stung, but keeping this would make me feel like a thief. Having struggled for a
long time, I finally called the number on the poster and get in touch with Chrissy. Then I grabbed
the necklace, took a deep breath, and rushed out the door. (117)
Fifteen minutes later, I was sitting across from Chrissy in the candy shop. When I pulled the
glittery gold chain from my pocket, Chrissy’s eyes widened in disbelief. She gasped, covering her
mouth with her hands as tears welled up in her eyes. “You found it!” she whispered, her voice
trembling with emotion. She explained that it was a gift from her grandmother and she thought it
was gone forever. Watching her carefully fasten the clasp around her neck, I saw a pure joy that no
amount of shelf space could give me. I wasn’t just “Ryan the collector” or “trash girl” in that
moment; I was a hero. Walking home without the stone, my pocket felt light, but my heart felt
heavier with happiness than ever before. (115)

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