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重庆名校联考2025-2026学年高二下学期期末英语试卷
一、阅读理解
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Top Baroque Sights in Catania, Sicily
Catania, a baroque city at the foot of Mount Etna, is perfect for a day trip from its cruise port. Here are three top sights within a 15-minute walk from the port.
Catania Cathedral
Catania Cathedral serves as a landmark in the city centre. Its Baroque front was built in the 11th century by the Normans. It is dedicated to Saint Agatha, whose silk mask is said to have stopped a lava (岩浆) flow from Mount Etna. For those with a keen interest in archaeology, you can visit the remains of the Roman baths there.
How to Get There: 15 minutes’ walk from the port.
Opening Hours: 7:15 a. m. to 12:30 p. m. & 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. (closed during lunch) .
Tickets: ?2 to enter;?4 extra to climb the dome.
VR Tour: Available online for an early peek.
Teatro Romano & Odeon
This theatre was largely constructed in the 1st and 2nd centuries A. D. However, archaeological evidence suggests that it was built upon foundations of an even older Greek theatre from the 4th/5th century BC. It could hold up to 7, 000 viewers. Next to it is the Odeon, a smaller theatre used for music and poetry reading.
How to Get There: Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Cathedral
Opening Hours:9 a. m. to 7 p. m. (last entry at 6:30 p. m. during summer)
Tickets: ?6
VR Tour: A 3D reconstruction video is available online.
Benedictine Monastery
This monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It survived Mount Etna’s massive eruption of 1669 but was destroyed in the 1693 earthquake. When rebuilt, it became one of the largest monastic complexes in Europe. Today, it’s part of the University of Catania.
How to Get There: About 10 minutes’ walk from the Cathedral
Opening Hours: Open during daytime.
Guided Tours: ?10 for adults, ?7. 50 for seniors aged over 65, ?3 for kids.
VR Tour: Available online for a quick look.
1. Which scenic spot costs the least for a kid
A．Benedictine Monastery.
B．The dome of Cathedral.
C．Teatro Romano & Odeon.
D．The remains of the Roman baths.
2. What are you most likely to see in the Teatro Romano & Odeon
A．A bell tower from the 11th century.
B．A theatre built on Greek foundations.
C．A UNESCO World Heritage Site sign.
D．A guided tour led by university students.
3. What do the three attractions have in common
A．They offer guided tours.
B．They have online VR tours.
C．They share the same starting point.
D．They are for archeology enthusiasts.
B
At first glance, it is easy to stereotype (形成刻板印象) Jensen Huang as your typical big-tech CEO. He doesn’t wear suits like a Wall Street chairman; instead, he wears his now-iconic leather jackets and polo shirts.
Born in Taiwan, China, in 1963, Jensen Huang moved to the United States with his family at a young age to escape regional conflicts. Though he struggled with English and suffered from bullying at school, he remained strong-willed and focused on his studies. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Oregon State University and a master’s degree from Stanford University. Before founding his own company, he gained valuable work experience at AMD and LSI Logic, laying a solid foundation for his future career.
In 1993, Huang co-founded NVIDIA in a Denny’s restaurant with just $40, 000 in start-up capital. The young company once faced a deadly crisis due to a wrong technical design, but Huang showed great courage and wisdom. He cut the workforce, invested all remaining funds in a risky technological transformation, and finally saved the company with the successful launch of the RIVA 128 chip. To keep the team alert, he often emphasized, “NVIDIA was still30 days from going out of business”, which has become a vital part of the corporate culture.
Huang’s remarkable vision led to the invention of the GPU, once considered an impractical idea. He also launched CUDA, a platform that enables GPUs to power artificial intelligence effectively. As the AI era boomed, NVIDIA quickly took the leading position in global AI hardware supply and grew into a trillion-dollar company.
Huang believes in innovation, resilience and the courage to challenge the impossible. With his exceptional leadership and long-term vision, Jensen Huang has led NVIDIA to become the core driving force of the digital transform.
4. What can we know about Jensen Huang from the first paragraph
A．He prefers formal business suits at work.
B．He dresses in a casual and distinctive way.
C．He behaves just like a Wall Street chairman.
D．He is often considered fashionable in high tech.
5. Which of the following best describes Huang’s early life and growth
A．Busy and stressful.
B．Stable but unproductive.
C．Smooth and trouble-free.
D．Challenging but rewarding.
6. What does “NVIDIA was 30 days from going out of business” in paragraph 3 suggest
A．Huang wanted to push his staff to stay focused and diligent.
B．Huang was worried the company would fail within a month.
C．Huang believed the industry was dangerous for new companies.
D．Huang was afraid that the company would run out of money soon.
7. What is the passage mainly about
A．Huang’s early life and educational background.
B．The hardships Huang experienced and how he survived.
C．Huang’s personal growth and his efforts to build NVIDIA.
D．The development of GPU technology and its wide applications.
C
Sleep apnea (睡眠呼吸暂停) is a common yet potentially life-threatening breathing disorder that affects millions worldwide. While often dismissed as mere snoring (打鼾) , this condition goes far beyond an annoyance, with serious health consequences that demand attention and action.
Obstructive (阻塞性的) sleep apnea (OSA) , the most common form, occurs when throat muscles relax excessively during sleep, causing the airway to narrow or close. This leads to repeated pauses in breathing, shallow breaths, and loud snoring, cutting off oxygen to the brain and breaking good sleep patterns. Untreated OSA is linked to a weakened immune system, mood disorders, and an increased risk of cardiovascular (心血管的) events.
Diagnosis typically involves a sleep study to monitor breathing and vital signs overnight. For mild cases, lifestyle changes like weight loss, quitting smoking, and side-sleeping can reduce symptoms. For moderate to severe cases, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines remain the gold standard, using a mask to deliver steady air pressure and keep the airway open. However, some patients struggle with CPAP use, leading to the use of oral appliances fitted by dentists to reposition the jaw. When these methods fail, surgical interventions may be considered as a last choice.
Excitingly, new treatment options are emerging. Recent research found that the weight loss drug “Tirzepatide” shows promise in reducing OSA severity. Additional trials are exploring other medicines and devices designed to strengthen tongue muscles during the day, improving nighttime airway stability.
In conclusion, sleep apnea is far more than just snoring— it is a serious health issue with multiple treatments. With growing awareness, improved diagnostic tools, and innovative therapies, no one needs to suffer the consequences of untreated sleep apnea. Seeking timely medical advice can help individuals enjoy a sound sleep and safeguard their long-term health.
8. What does the underlined word “dismissed” mean in paragraph 1
A．submitted B．discussed C．overlooked D．rejected
9. What is the primary cause of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
A．Weakened immune system.
B．Lack of brain oxygen supply.
C．Repeated pauses in breathing.
D．Over relaxation of throat muscles.
10. Which statement is true about CPAP machines
A．They prove difficult for some patients to use.
B．They are the primary treatment for mild OSA.
C．They are universally effective for all OSA patients.
D．They work by stimulating tongue muscles during the day.
11. What do we know about the new treatments for OSA
A．They aim to exercise tongue muscles.
B．They have cured many patients of OSA.
C．They focus on improving daytime breathing.
D．They are limited to the use of new medicines.
D
For the first time in 10 years, a potentially super El Ni o is approaching, likely pushing global temperatures to record highs. This rare climate phenomenon has scientists on high alert, for its effects may reshape weather patterns around the world.
El Ni o is a natural climate pattern driven by interactions between the ocean and atmosphere in the tropical Pacific. Normally, trade winds (信风) blow from east to west, pushing warm surface water toward Asia and Australia, while cold water rises to the surface along the coast of South America. During El Ni o, these winds weaken or reverse, allowing warm water to flow back across the Pacific, raising sea surface temperatures and disturbing weather systems globally. A “super El Ni o” is defined as sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific rising 2℃ or more above the long-term average, a threshold (临界值) reached only three times since 1980. These events are among the most powerful natural climate factors known to science.
Recent weather models paint a concerning picture. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) gives a roughly 50% chance of reaching the 2. 5℃ threshold by October, while the US National Weather Service forecasts a 25% chance of a super El Ni o by the end of the year. If even two of the major models predicting abnormal temperature rises above 3°C by September prove accurate, it will be the strongest El Ni o ever recorded, with far-reaching consequences for every continent.
While El Ni o events themselves are not becoming more frequent, rising global temperatures intensify their effects, making droughts drier, floods wetter, and heatwaves hotter. “If climate change is an incoming tide, gradually raising temperatures, then El Ni o is like a giant wave that temporarily boosts them even more,” explains Tim Stockdale at the ECMWF.
12. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A．To describe past El Ni o events across the world.
B．To explain how a super El Ni o comes into being.
C．To stress the severity of the upcoming super El Ni o.
D．To introduce a record-breaking climate phenomenon.
13. What can we learn about Super El Ni o from Paragraph 2
A．It occurs every ten years on average.
B．It is caused by rising global temperatures.
C．It has little impact on global weather patterns.
D．It is defined as a specific rise in sea surface temperature.
14. What does Tim Stockdale say about El Ni o
A．It acts like a tide in raising the global temperatures.
B．It is becoming more frequent due to climate change.
C．It causes a temporary but sharp rise in temperatures.
D．It is the main cause of global warming in recent years.
15. What is the best title for the text
A．Super El Ni o: A Global Weather Pattern
B．Super El Ni o: A Coming Climate Threat
C．Super El Ni o: A Cause of Ocean Warming
D．Super El Ni o: An Unpredictable Phenomenon
二、七选五
World-Class Performers Are Often Late Bloomers
What does it take to become the best at something 16. ______. Instead, the path to becoming exceptional might involve a lot more twists and turns and even temporary failures along the way.
Recent research published in Science challenges the famous “10, 000-hour rule.” This rule suggests that spending 10, 000 hours in deliberate practice on a single skill is the key to reaching full mastery. People have long believed early talent and endless practice determine one’s ultimate success. 17. ______.
The researchers highlight that children who stood out and showed great talent at an early age seldom become world-class masters when they grow up. 18. ______. In sports, for instance, world-class athletes peak later than national-class athletes. Those who peak early reach a level that is the best for their age but that isn’t as high as what the other group will eventually achieve when older.
19. ______. They might be biased toward directing resources at the kids who show the most promise in a given field early on, but those children might not be the ones with the most potential to reach a world-class level. To help children to be the top performers, they need to focus on long-term growth rather than early talent and offer consistent support.
The research holds a message, too, for people who want to pursue a skill or dream but didn’t win their school competition or make it to the top of their youth league: do not despair. 20. ______. Most world-class performers didn’t stand out early, either.
A．That’s a long journey.
B．You are in good company.
C．The findings emphasize that people change.
D．The findings matter for institutions and coaches.
E．Instead, top adult performers are mostly “late bloomers”.
F．The answer may not lie in early childhood excellence or lifelong dedication.
G．However, the study found that world-class performers often do not follow this pattern.
三、完形填空
I was at a medical clinic with my father when an elderly woman arrived. She 21. ______ across from him, singing the Celine Dion tune “My Heart Will Go On,” sending her 22. ______ through the clinic.
I was concerned about how my dad would 23. ______. He was 77 24. ______ and had been living with Alzheimer’s has a tendency to destroy a person’s patience and 25. ______, Dad had experienced a few challenging encounters in the past. I couldn’t help but think that this little woman was 26. ______ with fire.
Her singing began gently, like a quiet hum (哼唱) . I 27. ______ over at Dad. His smile was gone, and he was staring right at her. She was staring back. I couldn’t read his 28. ______, but it seemed to be something like confusion. I wondered whether he was actually seeing her or 29. ______ somewhere deep in his mind.
Her singing slowly got louder, “Near, far, wherever you are… ” I watched for any sign of growing anger. Instead, his face softened, and the tension 30. ______ in his eyebrows. He no longer looked 31. ______.
When her song ended, the woman opened her eyes. My dad was still looking 32. ______ at her. “That was beautiful,” he said. And she smiled and said, “Thank you.”
People say Alzheimer’s is a thief and 33. ______ your loved ones slowly. There is so much 34. ______ truth in that statement. But certain experiences with my dad have allowed me to see another side of him. In an 35. ______ way, that’s what happened for me that day in the clinic.
21. A．seated B．settled C．reached D．drove
22. A．voice B．desire C．noise D．message
23. A．convey B．evaluate C．criticize D．react
24. A．at a time B．at times C．at the time D．at one time
25. A．belief B．discipline C．attention D．courage
26. A．fighting B．lighting C．playing D．setting
27. A．checked B．observed C．watched D．glanced
28. A．expression B．information C．permission D．ambition
29. A．disappeared B．addicted C．lost D．stopped
30. A．existed B．eased C．rose D．gathered
31. A．angry B．upset C．confused D．hesitant
32. A．leisurely B．randomly C．aimlessly D．directly
33. A．abandons B．steals C．changes D．forgets
34. A．heart-breaking B．warm-hearted C．soul-destroying D．long-existed
35. A．unexpected B．unusual C．unfamiliar D．unknown
四、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。
An international team led by Chinese scientists has found, for the first time, nitrogen-bearing organic compounds (含氮有机化合物) on the moon’s soil, offering new ideas about the 36. ______ (evolve) of early life in the solar system.
By studying lunar samples 37. ______ (collect) from China’s Chang’e 5 and Chang’e 6missions, scientists learned that asteroids (小行星) and comets (彗星) once acted 38. ______ “carriers”, delivering primarily essential life elements to the inner solar system.
Unlike Earth, the moon, 39. ______ few geological changes happen, keeps a record of these deliveries. 40. ______ (use) modern lab tools, the team found that the lunar organic matter 41. ______ (main) contains carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen. In some samples, they even found materials similar to 42. ______ in proteins.
The researchers also noticed signs of solar wind activity on the moon, which help provide a clearer picture of 43. ______ organic matter arrived and changed in the early solar system.
The team’s methods can be used in future space missions. As one scientist said, “We have found clear evidence that the solar wind played 44. ______ crucial role.” Another researcher added, “We 45. ______ (continue) to study these samples in the years to come.” Their work shows careful observation leads to significant discoveries.
五、书面表达
46.新闻报道
假定你是你校英文报记者李华。上周三，由学生会主办的为期三天的“拒绝外卖，健康饮食（Say No to Takeout）”主题活动圆满落幕。请你写一篇英文新闻报道，内容包括：
1. 活动的基本信息；
2. 活动的具体内容；
3. 活动的反响与意义。
Say No to Takeout
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47.读后续写
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 stared at the computer screen, going through job listings — executive secretary, office manager, medical records supervisor. I would have been thrilled to get one of these jobs, but something was holding me back — reading.
Reading had always been a struggle. Short and basic sentences were okay, but more than that was beyond me. Spelling was a nightmare. For office jobs, they wanted someone fast, accurate and smart. Not me.
I glared at the job listings and got lost. I was 45 years old, and my life was going nowhere. No one except my husband, Terry, knew the difficulty I had with reading, and even he didn’t know the extent of it. I had developed kinds of tricks to hide my problem — pretending I’d forgotten my glasses, letting him read a form for me.
One day Terry found my grocery list on the table. “This isn’t how you spell hamburger”, he said. The shame weighed on me and there was no way to avoid the truth. “I wasn’t good at reading.” I told him. Terry wasn’t upset. He held me tight.
I was too ashamed. I couldn’t imagine letting strangers know my secret. But I didn’t want to give up. I wanted to work. I wanted to learn.
Then one day, almost unconsciously, I typed learning to read into Google. An advertisement popped up — volunteers at the Community Literacy Center will be patient enough to teach every adult who wants to read.
I told Terry about it. “You should try it,” he said. “but no matter what, I’ll always love you.”
A week later, I drove to the library for the first meeting. I sat in the car, afraid to go in. Was I really ready to let strangers know my secret
Paragraph 1: I forced myself to open the library door and walked inside.
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Paragraph 2: For the first time in my life, I thought I could do this.
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参考答案
阅读理解：1.A 2.B 3.B 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.D 10.A 11.A 12.C 13.D 14.C 15.B
七选五：16.F 17.G 18.E 19.D 20.B
完形填空：21.B 22.A 23.D 24.C 25.D 26.C 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.B 31.A 32.D 33.B 34.A 35.A
语法填空：36.evolution 37.collected 38.as 39.where 40.Using
41.mainly 42.those 43.how 44.a 45.will continue
46.范文
Say No to Takeout
Last Wednesday saw the end of the three-day activity “Say No to Takeout”, hosted by the Student Union.
Various activities were held during the event. Experts gave speeches about hidden health risks of takeout food. Students also took part in cooking simple healthy dishes together and posted posters to call on classmates to eat school canteen meals.
The activity won wide praise. Students realized takeout harms both personal health and the environment. It helped us form healthy eating habits and develop a green lifestyle.
47.范文
Paragraph 1: I forced myself to open the library door and walked inside. Several warm volunteers greeted me with soft smiles, showing no sign of surprise or judgment. They led me to a quiet corner with simple reading materials. After I nervously admitted my reading trouble, a lady volunteer told me many adults shared the same problem and there was no need to feel ashamed. She patiently explained their one-on-one learning plan and promised to teach me step by step at my own speed.
Paragraph 2: For the first time in my life, I thought I could do this. I made up my mind to stick to the courses without fear. Every week I came to the center to practice reading and spelling. Months later, I could finish long articles independently and fill in application forms smoothly. Finally I successfully got an office job. This experience taught me it’s never too late to overcome your weaknesses with courage and help from others.

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