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广东惠州市2025-2026学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Come Join Our Watch: Become a Citizen Scientist
Coral reefs(珊瑚礁) provide food and shelter for a rich variety of marine life. They also protect millions of people from coastal flooding and storms. However, there are not enough scientists to monitor their health, and this is where you can help. CoralWatch, a citizen science program, uses the Coral Health Chart to measure changes in coral colour associated with coral bleaching(白化). The chart is easy to use and allows anyone to get involved without special training.
Steps to Use the Coral Health Chart
Choose a random coral and select the lightest area. Find the closest colour match and record the colour code(代码). Then select the darkest area of the same coral and record that colour code.Try to monitor at least.20 corals per survey.
Tips for Monitoring
Avoid measuring the growing tips of branching and plate corals since they are naturally white.
Do not monitor blue or purple corals because they have a different bleaching response.
Corals are fragile animals. Do not touch or step on them.
Use a flashlight when diving below 5m/15 feet due to color loss at depth.
Don't just record bleached corals. Aim for a representative sample of all coral colors.
Reef Colour Score Distribution
All data is publicly available in the global database at www.coralwatch.org.The bar graph above shows the distribution of colour scores for 20 surveyed corals on a particular reef. Ahealthy reef has a majority of scores of 3 and more.
Don't wait for coral bleaching to occur— monitoring healthy reefs is just as important. To get started, request your free Coral Health Chart online.
1. What is the purpose of the CoralWatch program
A．To collect data for government use.
B．To train professional marine scientists.
C．To spread knowledge of Coral reefs.
D．To engage citizens in coral monitoring.
2. What is advised when monitoring coral reef health
A．Including purple corals in surveys.
B．Recording corals of various colors.
C．Measuring tips of branching corals.
D．Avoiding using an underwater light.
3. Why can the particular reef be considered healthy, according to the bar graph
A．Because 30% of the surveyed corals on it scored 3.
B．Because 45% of the surveyed corals on it scored 4.
C．Because 75% of the surveyed corals on it scored 3 and more.
D．Because 85% of the surveyed corals on it scored 3 and more.
B
All my life I've been bad at sports. At school I was always pretending to be sick on the annual sports day, and I had a standing note from my mother to excuse me from physical education classes due to. my“bad foot”.
Even after I. started exercising regularly in my mid-20s, I never joined my friends' footballteams. Then, last year, a friend invited me to her birthday“kickabout”—a casual game of football. Had we been less close, I might have made my excuses. Instead, I turned up,determined to eep as far away from the ball as possible. To my great surprise,I enjoyed myself.
Instead of running. down the clock on the sidelines,I got swept up in the game, rooting for my team to score. A year later, the kickabout is not only still going, but it's grown from five or six friends to a team of about 40. Every other Sunday, we meet and play at our local sports center.
What keeps me turning up every Sunday Unexpectedly, it is not the socializing or the exercise. I love the sense of challenging myself. with zero expectation— or even hope— of ever being actually skillful.
Why does it feel so good to be bad at something “Amateurish(业余的) comes from theLatin, meaning‘one who loves’,” explains author Karen Walrond. Her new book In Defense ofDabbling makes the case for“intentional amateurism”: finding an activity we' re drawn to but not necessarily naturally good at, and sticking with it anyway.
There are two reasons to pursue intentional amateurism. First, it challenges the idea that we must always be productive or constantly improve ourselves. Teaching yourself to cook, for instance, is something you might do simply for personal enjoyment. Second, even though you might never improve, you' ll definitely experience benefits, which can flow into your daily life,says Walrond.
4. What can be inferred about the author's view of sports during school days
A．He enjoyed team games.
B．He found them challenging.
C．He tried to avoid participation.
D．He valued physical exercise.
5. What makes the author keep joining the weekly football game
A．Pleasure of pure challenge.
B．Need for regular physical exercise.
C．Active interaction with friends.
D．Desire to become skillful at football.
6. What does“intentional amateurism” advocate
A．Engaging in productive hobbies.
B．Developing talents in various fields.
C．Enhancing professional productivity.
D．Enjoying activities without skill pressure.
7. What does the author's experience show
A．Hard work pays off.
B．Practice makes perfect.
C．Friendship fuels growth.
D．Process outweighs the outcome.
C
Even small changes in how people move through environments can significantly affect animal behavior and could have implications for wildlife conservation efforts, a new study finds.
Animals are influenced by both direct human presence and human-caused environmental changes, such as agriculture and urbanization. Researchers from Yale and more than 50 organizations collaborated(合作) globally. For the first time ever, they used mobile phone data, paired with satellite-derived measurements of human habitat disturbance, to investigate how these two factors, separately and in combination, impact animal habitat use.
For six years, they tracked 37 species across the U. S. using GPS devices, collecting 11.8 million location points from more than 4,500 animals. “It has been challenging to capture the impact of human presence on wildlife,” says Oliver, a leading researcher, “mobile device data are typically not available, but our study was made possible between 2019 and 2020 when human activity decreased.” This enabled researchers to separate the effects of human presence on animal behavior from longer-term landscape changes such as urban development and agriculture.
The findings were striking: over 65% of species changed behavior due to human presence, especially in natural settings. But different species responded differently. Many reduced the amount of space they used, probably to avoid people, but others responded in the opposite way.For example, ravens covered more ground, likely taking advantage of food sources linked to people, while coyotes tended to restrict their movements. The study also found that individual animals could adjust their behavior from year to year, demonstrating some flexibility in response to changing human activity.
This research highlights that protecting wildlife needs more than just preserving habitats. It also requires careful management of human activity timing and intensity, like limiting traffic during key periods or reducing disturbance in certain areas. “The cutting-edge technology used in this study allows us to see, with unprecedented(前所未有的) detail, how variable wildlife responses to human activities really are,” says Scott Yanco, a research ecologist. “This means that conservation strategies need to be very targeted, not one-size-fits-all.”
8. What is unique about the new study
A．It emphasizes people's conservation efforts.
B．It focuses on the small changes in environment.
C．It involves experts from more than 50 global organizations.
D．It studies two human-related factors individually and jointly.
9. How did the researchers carry out the study
A．By using self-made tools.
B．By adopting high-tech means.
C．By tracking animals in labs.
D．By changing animal habitats.
10. What can we learn from the findings of the study
A．Animals tend to keep their distance.
B．Animals are becoming more aggressive.
C．Animals show varied and flexible adaptations.
D．Animals prefer to live in urban environments.
11. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph mean
A．More technology is needed to track animal behavior.
B．Protecting wildlife should prioritize habitat protection.
C．Wildlife protection plans should suit different conditions.
D．Human presence should be reduced in wildlife protection areas.
D
Buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions(排放), particularly during the production of materials like cement. Traditional concrete production is one of the world's largest sources of carbon dioxide(CO ). If we can switch to materials that not only reduce emissions but actually absorb CO , we can make a substantial difference in fighting climate change.
Now, a team of scientists at ETH Zurich has developed a remarkable new building material that contains living bacteria. These bacteria are specially selected to turn CO from the air into solid minerals. While regular concrete releases CO during production, this material absorbs it,helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Inside the material, the bacteria are fed nutrients including calcium. When they“eat”, they react with CO in the air to produce solid calcium carbonate. This process is similar to how seashells form in nature. Over time, the bacteria help the material grow stronger while trapping more CO . The scientists made the material porous(透气的), with numerous tiny holes, which give bacteria plenty of room to live and allow air to pass through so that the bacteria can capture CO efficiently.
Beyond its carbon-capturing ability, this material offers other benefits. Its production consumes less energy than regular concrete and is sustainable. The bacteria also require no special care— only a small amount of food and suitable conditions. If a piece breaks, it can heal(愈合) itself. The bacteria can repair small breaks by producing more calcium carbonate,just as skin heals a cut. This self-repair ability helps buildings last longer and require less maintenance.
The research team is still perfecting their creation. They aim to make sure the material is strong enough for real-world applications and determine the best ways to produce it on a large scale. There are also questions about how the bacteria will behave over many years and in different climates. Still, the early results are very promising. This living building material could offer a win-win solution: helping to build the cities of tomorrow while also cleaning up the air today.
12. What is stressed in the first paragraph
A．The production of concrete.
B．The need for green materials.
C．The causes of climate change.
D．The ways of emission reduction.
13. Why is the new building material special
A．It consists of solid minerals.
B．It traps CO and absorbs it.
C．It contains nutrient-free bacteria.
D．It emits zero CO during production.
14. Why does the author mention “skin heals a cut” in paragraph 4
A．To show the similar function.
B．To stress daily maintenance.
C．To explain chemical reactions.
D．To describe suitable conditions.
15. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Self-Repairing Eco-Friendly Bacteria
B．Promising Action for Climate Change
C．A Living CO -Trapping Building Material
D．An Energy-Saving Alternative for Building
七选五
The courage to start ugly— to begin before we feel prepared— is the birthplace of real personal growth. We are trained to chase perfection. To wait until we. feel“ready.” 16. Just embrace your ugly start, and you will transform your life growth journey.
It's okay to feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or even terrified when you decide to start from a place that feels messy or unpolished. 17. Everyone, no matter how successful or accomplished,has stood where you are now—— on the edge of the unknown, doubting if their first step will be good enough.
Maybe you' re feeling stuck or afraid to start because your efforts might look ugly.Remember this: your worth is not tied to perfection. You don't have to wait for the“right moment” to begin. 18. Give yourself permission to be imperfect, to stumble, to learn, and to grow.
19. Say to yourself,“I am allowed to be a beginner. I am allowed to be imperfect. My growth is a journey, not a race.” The mindset can soften the pressure and open space for creativity and progress.
Surround yourself with people who celebrate your efforts, not just your outcomes. Seek out supportive community or mentors who understand that starting ugly is part of the process. 20. You just need to take a deep breath and take one small step. No matter how imperfect, that step is your commitment to your own growth. Celebrate it. You are already braver than you realize.
A．You are not alone in this experience.
B．Doubt stops us from taking the first step.
C．It takes time to get ready for your first attempt.
D．Actually, waiting for perfection is what often holds us back.
E．The value lies in the courage you show by simply beginning.
F．Share your struggles openly and it helps build real connection.
G．When doubt sets in, acknowledge it gently instead of battling it.
二、完形填空
I used to think parenting meant clearly stating expectations and then a conversation with my son Ben taught me otherwise.
One evening, I asked Ben to take the garbage out but he said it's his older sister Abby's 21. ______. I raised my voice,“Excuse me You’ ll take the garbage out because I asked you to.”“NO!” Ben shouted, quickly returning to his room and 22. ______ to talk for hours.
Initially, I was frustrated. Why was he deliberately 23. ______ But once I calmed down and 24. ______, I realized something essential—— he was standing up for his 25. ______. Abby had gymnastics most evenings, leaving Ben to handle garbage duty more 26. ______. While I believe children should listen to their parents, I 27. ______ that we should listen to them carefully, too.
The next time, I approach the situation 28. ______: “Ben, You’ re right— you have taken it out more than your 29. ______ lately, and I 30. ______ that. Since Abby isn't home, it often falls to you. I still need your help tonight, but I' ll make sure Abby 31. ______ it if she's home.” “OK Mom, I' ll do it.” It turns out that his 32. ______ was never truly about the chore(琐事) but about his intense belief in 33. ______. A simple parenting moment brought an unexpected lesson: give your child permission to be 34. ______ and understand why he responds the way. The most powerful shifts in communication happen not when you speak louder, but when you listen 35. ______.
21. A．fault B．turn C．decision D．intention
22. A．managing B．waiting C．refusing D．expecting
23. A．difficult B．helpful C．careless D．silent
24. A．rested B．reflected C．wandered D．stretched
25. A．pleasure B．pride C．image D．truth
26. A．efficiently B．frequently C．slowly D．regularly
27. A．doubted B．ignored C．recognized D．imagined
28. A．differently B．anxiously C．coldly D．routinely
29. A．strength B．need C．limit D．share
30. A．appreciate B．record C．allow D．remember
31. A．talks about B．asks for C．thinks highly of D．takes care of
32. A．generosity B．resistance C．selfishness D．preference
33. A．honesty B．discipline C．fairness D．independence
34. A．directed B．praised C．heard D．protected
35. A．earlier B．longer C．quicker D．deeper
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。
As spring is starting to stir, Ye Liqin, a 38-year-old co-founder of a guesthouse in Songyang county, Zhejiang province, begins her annual practice. She kneads(揉) wild herbs into sticky rice dough, 36. ______ (prepare) traditional Qingming cakes(Qingming guo), which have become both a 37. ______ (season) offering and a gift to her guests.
Dating back to ancient times when Qingming cakes 38. ______ (use) as ceremonial offerings, they remain 39. ______ essential part of the region's food culture. For Ye, who returned to her hometown in 2014 to start her business, Qingming cakes represent a link full of 40. ______ (memory) to her childhood. As a young girl with no toys, helping her grandmother make these cakes was never a chore, but a joyful activity 41. ______ bonded her with the older generation.
“Our homemade Qingming cakes retain(保留) the roots and fibers of the plants,” she said, “they truly capture the essence of spring.” And she recalled how the wild herbs, 42. ______ (harvest) at exactly the right time, added a distinctive and natural flavor. For Ye, her family's practice of preserving the cakes carries an 43. ______ (equal) profound meaning.
This simple green bite carries the weight of generations. It stands 44. ______ a quiet reminder to slow down, to taste the beauty of the season, 45. ______ to honor the hands that have kept cultural heritage alive.
四、应用文写作
46. 假定你是李华。你的外教 John为“Daily Exercise, Better Me”活动设计了三个图标。他向同学们征集意见。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.你最喜欢的图标；
2.你的原因。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear John,
Thanks for sharing your icon designs for “Daily Exercise, Better Me”.
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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。
Sarah lived in a crowded neighbourhood. Grey seemed to be the only colour there. There were no parks for children. The air always smelled bad. From her window, Sarah had a constant view of an abandoned piece of land. The ground was covered with old tyres(轮胎), broken glass, and plastic bags. People called it“the dead yard”. No one cared about it. It seemed impossible for anything beautiful to grow in such a dark place.
There was nowhere to go, and no safe place for children to play. People just stayed inside their small apartments all day. Except for a quick“hello”, the neighbours rarely talked or visited each other. They lived so close, but they were so far apart.
One rainy Saturday, Sarah read an article about“Tiny Forests”. The article taught people how to make a real forest in a small city yard. It said if you planted many native trees very close together, their roots would help each other. They grew ten times faster than normal forests. These tiny forests could cool the busy streets, reduce noise, and bring back birds and butterflies. The article even gave a step-by-step guide to get permission from the city government.
Sarah looked at the colourful photos of green leaves in the article. Then she looked down at“the dead yard”. The contrast was sharp and painful. She had a bold(大胆的) idea. She decided to turn this forgotten corner into a shared garden for the community.
The journey was far from easy. After months of effort, Sarah finally received permission.
Sarah was very excited. But when she walked into the dead yard, her smile stopped. She looked at the heavy tyres, the dirty metal, and the big mountain of rubbish. She realised that she could never finish this hard work alone. She turned to ask her neighbors for help. Unfortunately, few were willing to join. Most looked on doubtfully. Some even tried to discourage her.“Don't waste your time,” one neighbour said coldly.“This is the dead yard. Nothing can grow well here.”
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。
Ignoring their doubts, Sarah started to work on her own.
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More neighbours joined in and“the dead yard” slowly came alive.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1.D 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.A 6.D 7.D 8.D 9.B 10.C 11.C 12.B 13.B 14.A 15.C
七选五
16.D 17.A 18.E 19.G 20.F
完形填空
21.B 22.C 23.A 24.B 25.B 26.B 27.C 28.A 29.D 30.A 31.D 32.B 33.C 34.C 35.D
语法填空
36.preparing 37.seasonal 38.were used 39.an 40.memories
41.that/which 42.harvested 43.equally 44.as 45.and
应用文范文
Dear John,
Thanks for sharing your icon designs for “Daily Exercise, Better Me”.
Among the three icons, I like the one with a running teenager best.
First, the lively figure fully shows the energy of daily sports. Besides, the bright warm colours stand for the positive changes exercise brings to us. What’s more, it is simple and easy to remember, perfectly matching the theme.
I hope my opinion can be helpful to you.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Ignoring their doubts, Sarah started to work on her own. Every day after school, she carried rubbish bags to clear waste, removing tyres and broken glass piece by piece. Tired as she was, she never gave up. Some kids watched her curiously and began to help pick up plastic bags. Sarah shared the tiny forest article with them, telling them the yard would become a green paradise full of plants and birds. Their small efforts gradually attracted a few passers-by to stop and watch silently.
More neighbours joined in and“the dead yard” slowly came alive. Adults brought saplings, soil and gardening tools. Everyone worked together, planting native trees and clearing weeds. Soon green leaves covered the ground, butterflies flew around and birds built nests. Neighbours chatted while taking care of plants, becoming close friends. The once grey dead yard turned into a warm shared garden, proving that small courage could bring amazing changes to the whole community.

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