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广东韶关市2025-2026学年高二下学期期末练习
英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Stretching over 70 magnificent miles and protecting more than 80,000 breathtaking acres, the Golden Gate National Parks are your gateway to an unforgettable greenbelt adventure! Here, ancient redwoods touch the sky, historic landmarks tell captivating stories, and rare wildlife thrives in coastal wilderness. Every trail leads to jaw-dropping sights — come explore the beauty just beyond the Golden Gate.
Alcatraz
Infamous for its maximum security prison, Alcatraz is also known for the remains of an 1850s military fort, the West Coast’s first lighthouse, an important bird-nesting locale, and the historic Alcatraz Gardens.
Bolinas Ridge
You’ll imagine you’re in the English countryside while walking along the rolling hills of Bolinas Ridge, a 10.5 mile trail through pastoral farmlands in lovely western Marin. Before you stretch Olema Valley, the San Andreas Rift Zone, and to the north Tomales Bay, the entry to Point Reyes.
Baker Beach
Gaze in wonder towards the Bridge and Marin Headlands from outside the Golden Gate at mile-long Baker Beach. Taking an easy walk from the parking lot, you’ll find a picnic area with tables, grills, and restrooms.
Muir Woods
Muir Woods is one of the few remaining old-growth coastal redwood forests in the United States. Towering trees, some over 250 feet tall, create a quiet and shaded environment. Because of its ecological sensitivity, visitors are required to follow strict conservation rules.
The Golden Gate National Parks do not charge entrance fees, except at the Muir Woods. Admission is just $15 per person (ages 16 and up), and a team of over 5 persons can enjoy a 20% discount. It is a small contribution to help sustain this natural wonder. Ready to explore Your extraordinary park experience awaits!
1. What is the feature of the Golden Gate National Parks
A．A top sports destination.
B．A natural and historic site.
C．A habitat for diverse wildlife.
D．A protected coastal landscape.
2. Which place is suitable for people who like hiking in the countryside
A．Alcatraz.
B．Muir Woods.
C．Baker Beach.
D．Bolinas Ridge.
3. How much would 3 couples with 3 children under 10 pay to visit Muir Woods
A．$45.
B．$72.
C．$90.
D．$135.
B
When I was first told Mom had dementia, I could not accept that her condition was as severe as the doctor said. I saw unmistakable signs of cognitive (认知的) decline, but I still didn’t trust the assessments. I decided to restore her health with nutrition, medication and puzzles. It was months later that I finally acknowledged the truth.
As I took care of her, I had many questions. I turned for answers to social media forums for dementia caregivers. I found many people facing the same difficulties. Each post would get hundreds of replies offering advice and support. The problems addressed in these forums were not limited to the needs of the loved ones. As a caregiver, I have experienced symptoms myself, ignoring my own needs, bursting into loud sobs when talking to the doctor, not wanting to meet people. Fear of what I will do with my life consumes me when I am no longer caring for my mother.
For all its costs and troubles, caring for my mother has been a source of fulfillment. I spend nearly every hour of the day or night at her side. Ever since she came home from the hospital, she has called me Annayya, dear older brother. For some time, I would try to remind her I was not her brother, but she persisted. Once I asked her why, and she replied that it made her heart filled with contentment to utter that word. When she does, I love to hear it. I know she is calling me her protector.
It is like going back in time, but with the roles reversed. My mother now has a daughter who chose never to have children. Last night I asked her, “Who am I to you ” She often suspects a trick when questioned like that. “From a sociological point of view, you are my husband’s daughter,” she said. “What about the scientific point of view ” I asked. “You are my mother,” she insisted.
4. How did the author first respond to her mother’s illness
A．Trying to deal with it herself.
B．Following medical advice.
C．Accepting the reality slowly.
D．Seeking online solutions.
5. What is the major challenge of caregiving
A．Broken family bond.
B．Heavy physical labor.
C．Hidden emotional cost.
D．Limited medical resources.
6. Why did the mother insist on calling the author “Annayya”
A．To seek satisfaction and security.
B．To recall her long-lost childhood.
C．To express a desire for better caregiving.
D．To show recovery from cognitive decline.
7. What can we learn from the story
A．Patience is the key to care.
B．Love can change our roles.
C．Memory is not everything.
D．Truth is what matters most.
C
Litter not only makes our streets untidy, but also poses a risk to wildlife. However, a study reports that blue tits (山雀) are lining their nests with cigarette butts, which may protect them from parasitic (寄生虫的) infections.
In the wild, blue tits pick sweet-smelling plants and bring them back to their nests to drive away parasites. In cities, they collect discarded cigarette butts. Scientists wondered whether it was just an adaptation to the urban jungle or whether these butts acted as a chemical protection similar to plants.
To find out why, they studied 33 blue tit families in city parks and forests, dividing nests into three groups. The first was the control group, where nests were left natural, but researchers added two unsmoked cigarette filters (滤嘴). In the second group, researchers added two smoked cigarette filters to the nest to copy what urban birds do. For the third group, the scientists replaced the natural nest with a lab-cleaned nest made of moss and cotton.
After 13 days, baby birds in each of these nests were given health checks. Their wing lengths and blood samples were examined for signs of illness or blood loss. The baby birds in both the cigarette butt nests and the artificial germ-free nests had improved physiological condition and reduced parasite-related blood loss.
When counting the bugs, there were more parasites in the natural control nests and hardly any in the artificial nests. In nests with cigarette butts, the number of blowfly larvae, a common parasite, appeared lower, suggesting that nicotine in the butts could be acting as an insecticide, driving away the pests.
“Our study indicates that cigarette butts may be used by urban blue tits as an opportunistic adaptive strategy, copying the function of sweet-smelling plant materials in parasite control and potentially contributing positively to baby bird welfare,” researchers commented in their paper. While this is potentially good news, the team highlights a concern. Butts also contain toxic chemicals, and it’s unknown at this stage whether they could affect bird health later in life.
8. Why does the author mention blue tits’ using sweet-smelling plants
A．To show city life harms blue tits.
B．To explain their nest-building in forests.
C．To prove plants are better than cigarette butts.
D．To explain why they collect cigarette butts in cities.
9. Why were the nests of the three groups treated differently
A．To study blue tits’ preference for nest materials.
B．To compare the effects on baby birds’ health.
C．To set a control group for bird disease research.
D．To see if blue tits prefer smoked or unsmoked filters.
10. What can be inferred about blue tits’ use of cigarette butts
A．It reflects their adaptation to urban life.
B．It is completely safe for their health.
C．It shows pollution can benefit them.
D．It is their long-term survival strategy.
11. What is the best title for the passage
A．Blue Tits’ Nesting Behavior in Cities
B．Cigarette Butts as a Natural Parasite Solution
C．Blue Tits’ Nests: Artificial or Natural
D．Cigarette Butts in Nests: Help or Harm
D
Every test taker will know that answering an essay question in 20 minutes takes serious brain power. Having access to AI would certainly lighten the mental load. But as a recent study by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggests, that help may come at a cost.
During a series of essay-writing sessions, the brain activity of students working with (as well as without) ChatGPT was measured. Generally, the AI users exhibited markedly lower neural activity in parts of the brain associated with creative functions and attention. AI-assisted students also found it much harder to provide an accurate quote from the paper that they had just produced.
The finding indicates the potentially detrimental effects of AI use for creativity and learning. This research points to questions about whether the short-term gains afforded by AI may cause a long-term debt.
Whether AI will leave people’s brains weak in the long term remains an open question. Researchers stress that further work is needed to establish a cause and effect link between AI use and weakened brains. The worry is that, as Dr Gerlich puts it, the preference to seek the least effortful way to solve a problem, known as “cognitive miserliness”, could create what he describes as a negative cycle. As AI-reliant individuals find it harder to think critically, their brains may become more miserly, which will lead to shifting the mental work to AI. One participant in Dr Gerlich’s study, a heavy user of AI, sighed, “I rely so much on AI that I don’t think I’d know how to solve certain problems without it.”
There are ways to keep the brain fit. Dr. Gerlich recommends that, rather than asking a chatbot to generate the final desired output, one should prompt it at each step on the path to the solution. Instead of asking it “Where should I go for a sunny holiday ”, for instance, one could start by asking where it rains the least, and proceed from there.
12. What is the function of the first paragraph
A．To introduce a study on AI.
B．To define the role of AI in essays.
C．To highlight the dilemma of AI usage.
D．To analyze the mental load of testing.
13. What did the study find about the AI-assisted students
A．Their concentration was lost.
B．Their essay-writing ability dropped.
C．They show less brain engagement.
D．They show long-term memory damage.
14. What does the underlined phrase “cognitive miserliness” refer to
A．A habit of over-relying on data.
B．A lack of critical thinking ability.
C．A tendency to minimize mental effort.
D．A refusal to engage in complex tasks.
15. What does Dr. Gerlich suggest doing
A．Employing AI for final outputs.
B．Avoiding AI use for holiday plans.
C．Writing essays without AI support.
D．Balancing AI with human guidance.
二、七选五
I once thought procrastination (拖延) was an unbreakable bad habit rooted in lack of willpower. ____16____. When our lives are busy — whether personally or professionally — stress can overwhelm our brains, making it hard to focus and be productive when we sit down to work. The key to breaking the habit of procrastination is to understand the following three parts of any habit. We can address each part step by step to overcome this habit effectively.
Identify the Trigger
Every habit starts with a trigger. For procrastination, the trigger is usually stress. Take a moment to recognize the stressors in your life. ____17____. Once you have identified the trigger, you can work on managing your stress levels. For example, if your homework stresses you out, try breaking it into smaller and easier parts.
____18____
Procrastination is a pattern that we repeat, and it can be challenging to break. However, using the science of habits, we can shift our patterns. The 5-4-3-2-1 technique is a simple yet effective way to interrupt the habit of avoiding work. When you feel yourself hesitating, count down from five to one, and then start working for just five minutes. This small action wakes up the part of your brain responsible for focus and helps you get started.
Focus on the Reward of Relief
Procrastination provides temporary relief from stress, but it ultimately leads to more stress and anxiety. ____19____. You tend to feel more in control of your life and less overwhelmed. Try linking small rewards to progress, like a short break after 30 minutes of studying. Over time, your brain will learn that starting feels better than avoiding.
Remember, you are not a procrastinator; you have a habit of procrastinating. ____20____. With the right tools and techniques, you can break this habit and achieve your goals.
A．Change the pattern
B．Follow the countdown technique
C．It’s important to find ways to manage stress in your daily life
D．Interrupt the response to procrastination and control your actions
E．But after learning more about it, I realized it is a form of stress relief
F．By breaking the habit, you will experience the reward of a sense of ease
G．They could be difficult conversations, deadlines, or even personal issues
三、完形填空
Junyi Liu, an owner of a gas station, was working in Comox one holiday weekend. He was doing some paperwork when he suddenly noticed a car losing ____21____. It was heading for the fuel pumps! Please stop! Liu prayed. It didn’t. The car ____22____ a pump, followed by a deafening explosion and a ball of fire.
Liu was frozen with horror for a second, but he knew he had to act fast. If the fire ____23____, the nearby buildings would be in great danger. He immediately shut off the fuel supply to ____24____ the fire. Then, seeing the car engulfed in ____25____ with the driver still inside, he ____26____ a fire extinguisher (灭火器) and rushed out. However, the safety pin (插销) was stuck. Realizing he couldn’t waste any more time, Liu ____27____ it away and decided to rescue the driver with his bare hands.
He approached the vehicle and recognized the driver, an elderly woman who was a ____28____ customer. Despite the heat and the risk of another ____29____, Liu threw open the smoking door. He gently but ____30____ pulled the frightened woman out of her seat. Since she had trouble walking, Liu ____31____ her onto his back and rushed her to a safe area just as the fire grew out of control.
By the time firefighters arrived, the station was destroyed. Although Liu lost his ____32____ in the fire, he didn’t feel ____33____ or angry at the driver. He was just glad she was safe. Liu’s ____34____ impressed the whole community. As a fire chief said, when faced with extreme stress, Liu chose to ____35____ for a life rather than flee.
21. A．control B．balance C．power D．speed
22. A．avoided B．passed C．ran over D．crashed into
23. A．faded B．spread C．started D．shifted
24. A．signal B．face C．contain D．cease
25. A．smoke B．dust C．flames D．ruins
26. A．picked B．grabbed C．pushed D．raised
27. A．pulled B．threw C．took D．sent
28. A．new B．kind C．tough D．regular
29. A．leak B．collapse C．explosion D．spark
30. A．firmly B．nervously C．hurriedly D．freely
31. A．held B．lifted C．lowered D．tied
32. A．business B．tools C．goods D．supplies
33. A．disappointed B．shocked C．grateful D．regretful
34. A．honesty B．generosity C．selflessness D．fairness
35. A．pray B．wait C．cry D．fight
四、语法填空
阅读下面短文，在空格处填入适当的词或使用括号内词语的正确形式填空。
Located in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, the restaurant — “Mo’s Chicken Hotpot” — became popular after food blogger Liu Yuxin posted the video to multiple ____36____ (platform) on April 1. In the clip, the owner says, “Don’t make me too popular; I won’t be able to handle the business.” The video shows the restaurant’s fresh food, including chickens killed on the spot and a medicinal hotpot ____37____ (believe) to remove dampness. ____38____ eye-catching sign on the wall tells diners that using the restroom after the soup is normal. The video has received millions of likes online, with viewers ____39____ (praise) the food and the owner’s honesty.
During the Qingming Festival, 2,000 to 3,000 diners ____40____ (draw) to the restaurant per day. Many customers drove long hours to satisfy their ____41____ (curious). They said the owner’s down-to-earth attitude was the main reason ____42____ their visit. Though the food is ____43____ (extreme) ordinary, the experience is special. However, the owner keeps discouraging visitors, saying the food is not good. He complains that he is too tired ____44____ misses his relaxing life before. Local authorities have taken action to control crowds, and promoted nearby restaurants and tourist destinations, many of ____45____ also saw full bookings during the holiday period.
五、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter要参加中文古诗朗诵会 (Classical Chinese Poetry Recitation)，写信询问你以下两首诗中选哪一首更好。请你回复他的邮件，内容包括：
1．你的建议；2．推荐理由。
《游子吟》 (Song of the Parting Son) 唐·孟郊 慈母手中线， 游子身上衣。 临行密密缝， 意恐迟迟归。 谁言寸草心， 报得三春晖。 《悯农》其二 (To the Peasants (II)) 唐·李绅 锄禾日当午， 汗滴禾下土。 谁知盘中餐， 粒粒皆辛苦。
注意：1．词数80左右；2．请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、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。
Mia was a 14-year-old girl who lived in a small town at the foot of Pine Mountain. Every summer, the most exciting event for local teenagers was biking to the mountain’s top — a steep, rocky trail that scared even experienced riders, not to mention beginners. Mia had a new and shiny mountain bike, but she had never dared to try this difficult climb. Many times, she stood at the start of the trail, watching her friends ride up quickly and cheering for them. However, deep in her heart, she felt ashamed: she was afraid of falling, afraid of being stuck halfway, and most of all, afraid that she was not strong enough to finish it. She had long thought that she could never reach the top.
One July morning, her best friend Lila came to her door, looking determined. “I’m going up the mountain today,” she said calmly. “I planned to go alone, but you can join me if you want.” Mia hesitated, feeling scared in her heart. But Lila’s strong confidence gave her a little courage, and she nodded slowly, deciding to try something she had never done before.
They started when the first sunlight rose in the sky. The first mile was easy, with smooth dirt roads and gentle slopes, so Mia felt relaxed. But as they went on, the trail became much steeper. Loose rocks rolled under their bike tires, and sharp turns made it hard to keep balance. When they were halfway up, she suddenly skidded and had to stop, breathing heavily and her heart beating fast.
“I can’t do this,” Mia whispered, her voice shaking as she thought about going back. She felt a tight feeling in her throat. When she looked down, the town below was very small; when she looked up, the top of the mountain was still hidden in thick trees, seeming impossible to reach. Lila didn’t push her or argue — she just stood next to her, smiling softly, letting her think quietly.
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。
Mia took a deep breath and decided to fight against fear.
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They made it to the top and looked around.
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参考答案
1.B 2.D 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.C 8.D 9.B 10.A 11.D 12.C 13.C 14.C 15.D
16.E 17.G 18.A 19.F 20.D
21.A 22.D 23.B 24.C 25.C 26.B 27.B 28.D 29.C 30.A 31.B 32.A 33.D 34.C 35.D
36.platforms 37.believed 38.An 39.praising 40.were drawn 41.curiosity 42.for 43.extremely 44.and 45.which
书信范文
Dear Peter,
I’m glad to receive your email. I strongly recommend Song of the Parting Son for your recitation.
This poem describes the deep love between a mother and her child, a universal feeling easy for foreigners to understand. Its lines are simple and warm, full of touching details. Besides, its gentle rhythm sounds pleasant when read aloud. Though To the Peasants is meaningful, its farming background may be unfamiliar to you.
Wish you a wonderful performance!
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
Mia took a deep breath and decided to fight against fear. She wiped the sweat off her forehead and grabbed the bike handle tightly. Lila told her they could take frequent short breaks whenever she felt tired. Step by step, Mia focused only on the road ahead instead of the distant peak. Every time loose rocks made her nervous, Lila slowed down and waited beside her, offering encouraging smiles. Slowly, Mia’s panic faded, and she gained more confidence to keep moving forward.
They made it to the top and looked around. The whole town spread out beneath them like a tiny painting, with soft sunlight covering every corner. Wind brushed their faces gently, washing away all tiredness. Mia realized courage didn’t mean having no fear, but moving forward even when scared. She felt proud of herself for beating her inner worry, thankful for Lila’s constant company that helped her complete the tough journey.

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