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广东实验中学2025-2026学年高二下学期期末考英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
For decades, the world relied on the American GPS for navigation (导航). But that changed in 2020, when China completed its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System — the country’s first fully independent global positioning network.
Built over 20 years at a cost of roughly $10 billion, BeiDou now operates 55 satellites in orbit, compared to GPS’s 31. The result Positioning accuracy of 2.5 metres — sharper than GPS’s 3.5 metres.
The table below compares key features of BeiDou and GPS.
BeiDou CN GPS US
Satellites 55 31
Accuracy(m) 2.5 3.5
Countries 200+ 190+
Market Share 20% 60%
Apart from its strategic value and global navigation function, BeiDou has gained wide practical application in modern farming.
Key Agricultural Contributions of BeiDou (Latest Industry Data)
●Large-scale equipment popularization: As of 2024, more than 2.78 million BeiDou positioning devices have been equipped on all types of farming machines nationwide. Backed by over 5,000 domestic positioning base stations, a full digital management system covers ploughing, planting and harvesting. Thanks to government financial support, nearly 80,000 sets of BeiDou equipment gained purchase allowances in 2024, cutting farmers’ upgrade costs by 32%.
●Precision operation improvement: BeiDou-controlled driverless farm tools limit positioning error within 2 centimeters every kilometer. The accurate work prevents repeated seeding and missed planting, improving land utilization (利用) by 10%. Pilot farms improve crop planting density, raising seedling survival rate by over 7%.
●Economic output growth: Crops on BeiDou-guided farmland see a yield increase of over 15%. Targeted fertilization (施肥) cuts chemical use by around 15%. Unmanned work reduces human input by up to 60%. The average input-output ratio of pilot farmland hits 1:188, significantly raising farmers’ net earnings.
Looking ahead, China will further upgrade BeiDou’s customized agricultural services by 2035, helping more regions boost agricultural productivity and achieve green and low-carbon agricultural development.
1. According to the table, in which aspects is BeiDou better than GPS
A．Market share and number of satellites.
B．Positioning accuracy and market share.
C．Market share and number of countries served.
D．Number of satellites and positioning accuracy.
2. How does BeiDou help improve farm work
A．Unmanned tools prevent missed planting.
B．Planting density and labor input are raised.
C．Targeted fertilization increases crop productivity.
D．Free positioning equipment is available to farmers.
3. Where is the text most probably taken from
A．A physics textbook. B．A government report.
C．A science fiction story. D．A technology magazine.
B
“Everything changed when I changed my relationship with food.” The actress-turned-blogger reveals how learning to eat differently transformed her and opened up a new career.
Having found fame at a young age, with her personal life splashed over the papers, Taylor once suffered from severe alcohol addiction. After quitting drinking and settling down with her husband and four sons, she developed new health troubles. She put on much weight and gradually fell into the habit of overeating. Though she had a large appetite, she was actually poorly nourished, often feeling exhausted and lifeless. Her doctor suggested antidepressants, but she refused to take, and determined to fix her health problems through lifestyle changes on her own.
At her husband’s urging, she looked into the work of Dave Asprey, who pioneered drinking “bulletproof coffee” with added fat for fuel. She had long believed fat led to weight gain, so she was shocked to feel energetic and mentally sharp after trying it. Inspired by the positive change, she researched further and overhauled her diet, going back to eating full fats, red meat and other ingredients to nourish her brain and hormones. Focusing on nutritional intake rather than strict diet control, she finally got rid of body inflammation (炎症) and constant food cravings, and recovered her mental health step by step.
As she lost weight and regained vitality, numerous mothers tuned to her for practical diet guidance. She started an Instagram account to share her real lifestyle-adjustment experiences, attracting a large group of middle-aged women who encourage and learn from each other. She now has 1.3 million followers. Yet she rejects the title of influencer and never accepts paid advertisements. She refuses to push impractical lifestyles and insists on progress rather than perfection, delivering down-to-earth healthy living concepts to ordinary people.
4. What was Taylor’s trouble after giving up alcohol
A．She failed to get rid of drug addiction.
B．She was dependent on medical treatment.
C．She had no time to spend with her family.
D．She suffered from weight gain and poor health.
5. What does the underlined word “overhauled” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Cut down sharply. B．Controlled strictly.
C．Sorted out carefully. D．Changed thoroughly.
6. What can we learn about Taylor’s Instagram account
A．It brings her lots of advertisement income.
B．It records her fight against alcohol addiction.
C．It helps build a supportive female community.
D．It recommends various strict weight-loss methods.
7. Which of the following best describes Taylor
A．Practical and principled. B．Profit-driven and patient.
C．Persistent and economical. D．Easy-going and determined.
C
Between March and June, vast numbers of migratory (迁徙的) birds travel north along fixed North American migration flyways, routes they have relied on for thousands of years. Nevertheless, the rapid expansion of urban buildings constantly exposes migrating birds to irregular glowing light from building windows and outdoor lamps.
Migratory birds often move at night, when they navigate using specialized cells that can sense Earth’s magnetic field and take visual cues from the faint light of the moon and stars. Unfortunately, artificial night light disrupts their natural navigation system. Not only do the birds lose their scheduled migration routes, but many also get trapped in areas with concentrated strong light.
Official statistics show that roughly one billion birds die annually from struggling to move across artificially lit urban areas. For migratory bird populations already suffering sharp declines caused by climate change, habitat destruction and pesticide use, light pollution has evolved into another severe survival crisis.
S. K. Winnicki, a scientist from Ohio State University, points out that unlike climate change, a massive threat that is difficult for individuals to reverse, overnight lighting problem is one we can effectively address. The number of migratory birds overhead varies according to what the weather is and where you are located along the fly way. But generally, the number reaches its peak between two and four hours after sunset in the spring and fall. During these times, the easiest way to help birds is to turn off unneeded lights at night and to close curtains or blinds to keep indoor light from leaking outside. And to lessen the harms of necessary outdoor lights, experts suggest making sure they are pointed downward or fitted with hoods to prevent them from shining up into the sky.
Even with reduced night lights, urban areas still pose another hidden danger. Birds failing to leave cities before dawn tend to crash into transparent glass when searching for green spaces to rest. Unable to identify glass barriers while flying at full speed, they often suffer deadly injuries. To solve this daytime risk, experts recommend attaching outer markers to windows. Practical choices range from rows of dots pasted on windows to special ultraviolet (紫外线的) coatings visible to birds but invisible to human eyes.
With all these hidden risks, urban light pollution proves to be a silent killer threatening birds throughout their migration journey, which also brings new research topics for scientists to explore.
8. What can we learn about the artificial light from paragraph 2
A．It strengthens the birds’ sensory cells.
B．It enables the birds to follow the moon.
C．It misleads the birds during their night journeys.
D．It disturbs the birds’ observation of natural views.
9. What can be done to reduce light pollution
A．Painting windows with special coatings.
B．Tuning off unneeded lights all year round.
C．Directing outdoor lights straight up to the sky.
D．Drawing curtains to stop indoor light leaking out.
10. Why do birds often fly into glass in cities
A．They are attracted by the dots. B．They fly too fast to spot objects ahead.
C．They prefer resting on smooth surfaces. D．They fail to recognize glass as a barrier.
11. What is the best title for the passage
A．Migratory Birds Get Lost in Cities B．Light Pollution Harms Migratory Birds
C．Hidden Risks in Modern City Buildings D．Practical Ways to Reduce Light Pollution
D
In the 1970s, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman raised a classic mathematical puzzle during a meal: whether to stick to one’s favorite dish or keep exploring new options. He worked out a solution immediately, yet his unclear handwriting hid the answer for decades. Recently, behavioral scientists have decoded his notes and confirmed his most desirable solution to the “stopping problem”. Published in PNAS, the new study aims to check Feynman’s early theory and figure out how ordinary people balance exploration and fixed choices in daily decision-making.
Feynman’s puzzle focuses on a common dilemma for diners. He created a flexible threshold (阈值) rule for decision-making. The threshold starts high and drops gradually as remaining chances decrease. Early on, with plenty of attempts left, people should actively explore new possibilities to seek better choices. When chances become limited, settling for above-average options is more sensible. Later research improved this theory, finding that quality distribution also matters. If most local restaurants are of only average standard with only a few outstanding ones, people’s judgment threshold will change accordingly.
To test the theory, researchers conducted an experiment with 2,520 participants. Participants were required to judge restaurant quality on a scale of 1 to 100 and decide whether to try a new restaurant or stick to their best previous choice. The results showed a consistent pattern: participants preferred to explore new options at the early stage and gradually lowered their expectations, choosing reliable favorites when time and chances ran out. Although participants did not follow the exact mathematical rule, their behaviors matched Feynman’s core principle perfectly.
The study offers practical guidance for real-life decisions. It suggests people divide their choices into two stages. In the initial stage, they should stay open-minded and try new things instead of settling for ordinary options. In the later transition stage, it is wiser to give up endless exploration and stick to satisfying choices. This rule can apply to not only dining choices but also many daily decisions.
Besides, the latest findings are highly consistent with previous mathematical research on human decision patterns. Lead researchers stressed in the report, “Feynman’s simple formula, though put forward decades ago, remains a powerful tool to explain human decision-making.” They added that future studies will combine various real-life scenes to improve the standard rule, making it more adaptable to complex and changeable human choices.
12. What is implied in paragraph 1
A．Feynman failed to solve the puzzle instantly.
B．The new study overturns Feynman’s original theory.
C．Feynman’s solution remained undiscovered for years.
D．The new study focuses on practical dining instructions.
13. According to Feynman’s theory, what affects people’s decision
A．Their favorite dishes. B．The size of the menu.
C．The quality of the service. D．Opportunities still available.
14. What suggestion does the study give about making decisions
A．Explore new things all the time. B．Try new options first then settle.
C．Choose ordinary and safe options. D．Note quality differences among choices.
15. What do the researchers plan to do in future studies
A．Prove the reliability of Feynman’s theory. B．Apply the rule to academic research fields.
C．Improve the rule in diverse real-life settings.
D．Create new decision methods for daily dining.
七选五
For years, I didn’t understand why people enjoyed gardening until I swapped my busy city life for a quiet country life. I moved into a house with an abandoned garden, I gradually tidied it up, planted vegetables, and kept adding new plants. ____16____ Why does gardening feel so good
Getting your hands dirty makes you feel good. Research shows that soil contains mood-enhancing bacteria. Direct contact with soil makes the brain release happy chemicals. ____17____
Harvesting home-grown food brings pleasant excitement. Picking fruits and vegetables boosts the release of dopamine (多巴胺), a pleasure chemical in the brain that is tied to a state of happiness. ____18____ I often walk in the garden and taste freshly picked fruits. Their delicious taste pleases my tongue and fills me with warm happiness.
Focusing on the task at hand breeds contentment. The immediate details of gardening remove distracting thoughts and keep people focused on the present. ____19____ You devote your whole mind to planting and weeding without wandering thoughts. This strong concentration sharpens one’s focus and helps ease anxious feelings.
____20____ Plant care benefits nature and also proves your capability to yourself, creating a sense of pride and confidence. These positive mental gains greatly improve people’s well-being, so it’s no wonder that gardeners often feel happier and healthier.
Why not create your own little nature space in your garden, or even the corner of a room Anything is possible — and you now know it will be well worth it.
A．I soon developed a deep love for gardening.
B．This mindful practice effectively relieves people’s stress.
C．They are linked to fresh home-grown produce in gardens.
D．I experience this joy personally every day in my own garden.
E．Gardening requires constant attention to the growth of plants.
F．They naturally lift people’s moods and clear negative feelings.
G．Achieving success in the garden helps build people’s self-respect.
二、完形填空
I am an elderly man with a severe fear of technology. For years, my adult children served as my tech support. They were efficient and capable but increasingly ____21____. I suspect that when my name appeared on their phones, they probably let the call go to voicemail. And their tone carried obvious ____22____ when they did respond. Out of ____23____, I redirected my distress calls to my eleven-year-old grandchildren.
One day, my computer lost internet connection. I tried my usual fixes like restarting the machine, but everything ____24____. My granddaughter suggested, “Try AI.” So, staring at my smartphone, I ____25____ typed out my problem, not sure whether I was using it right. Within seconds, the AI replied with the solution.
For the next hour, it guided me through a(an) ____26____ process. Click here. Quit that. Open System Settings. Select Network. Advanced. Change numbers. Restart. At one point, I suddenly couldn’t find the menu bar. Then the AI calmly ____27____ me and told me where to look. When frustration came, it responded, “I understand. Take a deep breath. We are almost there.” It never made me feel ____28____. Eventually, we ____29____ the internet issue.
In recent years, fast-evolving technology has often made me feel ____30____, which quietly ruined my confidence. Yet, this digital companion offered assistance without any ____31____. It didn’t roll its eyes or complain like humans sometimes do.
My severe anxiety about technology has finally ____32____. I didn’t expect to find such true ____33____ in a chatbot. More importantly, it brought a beautiful ____34____ in my aging years: a quiet bridge to the world of the young. And somewhere between their world and mine sits a patient ____35____ genie (神灯精灵), ready to explain what a sidebar is.
21. A．unavailable B．independent C．unfit D．demanding
22. A．stress B．impatience C．tiredness D．doubt
23. A．curiosity B．habit C．helplessness D．pity
24. A．changed B．failed C．mattered D．disappeared
25. A．hesitantly B．desperately C．secretly D．casually
26. A．complex B．familiar C．mysterious D．automatic
27. A．convinced B．entertained C．inspired D．comforted
28. A．guilty B．confused C．anxious D．strange
29. A．ignored B．understood C．fixed D．encountered
30. A．taken over B．left behind C．let down D．worn out
31. A．reward B．purpose C．condition D．judgment
32. A．worsened B．faded C．remained D．appeared
33. A．excitement B．bitterness C．relief D．anger
34. A．escape B．adventure C．discovery D．connection
35. A．digital B．physical C．spiritual D．domestic
三、语法填空
At the athletes’ entrance of the 10th World Junior Wushu Championships in Tianjin, Hernando Dudamel gave last-minute instructions to his 14-year-old daughter Valeria before her competition. His eyes showed both a coach’s focus and the quiet ____36____ (proud) of a father.
It was the second time that Hernando ____37____ (accompany) Valeria to the event as her coach, but this was their first trip to China, ____38____ birthplace of wushu. A top finish here will secure her qualification ____39____ the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Wushu was introduced to Latin America in the 1990s. ____40____ (draw) to kung fu films, Hernando fell in love with the art and began training. In Venezuela, early training conditions were tough, with only basic mats available, ____41____ he persisted for 25 years. He later passed his passion on to Valeria, who took up wushu at eight and has trained under his guidance ever since. At home, he is a ____42____ (care) father, but in training, he becomes a strict coach, aiming to teach her discipline and respect. Over the years, wushu has strengthened their family bond and brought them much ____43____ (close) to each other.
Though unable to speak Chinese, the Dudamels were warmly received in Tianjin, ____44____ motivates them to revisit China for deeper cultural learning. Their story proves how a single sport connects ____45____ (family) and regions to China’s cultural heritage.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华。为迎接澳大利亚姊妹学校代表团来访，你校将举办中澳文化主题摄影展。本次影展由外教Eric负责，现面向全校征集摄影作品。请你给Eric写一封邮件，推荐一张个人作品参展，内容包括：
1.照片的主要内容；
2.推荐参展的理由。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯；
3.信的开头结尾已给出，不计入词数。
参考词汇：代表团delegation
Dear Eric,
Hope this email finds you well.
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Yours sincerely,
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。
Jane had always loved animals. Earlier this spring, her class visited a local wildlife rescue center on a school field trip. Ms. Parker, one of the wildlife workers, introduced how injured and orphaned animals were cared for by trained staff. Birds received proper food and care, and young ones often practiced flying with others before being released into the wild. Jane found the talk fascinating, though she never imagined it would become relevant to her own life.
One Saturday morning, Jane heard faint chirping (唧唧叫) coming from the balcony outside her bedroom. Looking out, she spotted a tiny robin (知更鸟) chick in a flower pot. It seemed to have fallen from a nearby nest. Jane and her mother waited for hours, hoping the mother bird would return, but she never showed up.
Jane felt sorry for the tiny bird. Luckily, it looked healthy, and its fluffy feathers and cheerful chirps quickly won her heart. “Can we keep him for a few days ” she begged. Her mother hesitated. “We can try, but remember — we don’t know much about caring for wild birds, and our home may not be the best place for one.” Still, Jane was eager to help. At home, she and her mother turned an old aquarium (鱼缸) into a temporary nest. Then they put it on the living room table for observation.
Jane carefully fed the chick worms and named him Chick-a-dude. The little robin ate and drank regularly each day, hopping around quietly in its makeshift home. Staring at the fluffy little creature, Jane was filled with delight.
However, as time passed, doubts began to creep in. Neither Jane nor her mother had any experience caring for wild birds, and they often wondered whether they were meeting all of the chick’s needs. Things became even more difficult because of Misty, their large Labrador dog. Ever since Chick-a-dude arrived, Misty had watched the aquarium closely and barked whenever the chick moved. One afternoon, Jane was doing homework when loud barking suddenly erupted from the living room. Terrified, Chick-a-dude fluttered (振翅) wildly out of the aquarium as Misty jumped excitedly around him.
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。
Alarmed, Jane rushed forward without hesitation.
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The next morning, Jane set off for the wildlife rescue center with Chick-a-dude.
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广东实验中学2025-2026学年高二下期末英语 参考答案
一、阅读理解
A：1.D 2.A 3.D B：4.D 5.D 6.C 7.A C：8.C 9.D 10.D 11.B D：12.C 13.D 14.B 15.C
七选五：16.A 17.F 18.D 19.B 20.G
二、完形填空
21.A 22.B 23.C 24.B 25.A 26.A 27.D 28.A 29.C 30.B 31.D 32.B 33.C 34.D 35.A
三、语法填空
36.pride 37.had accompanied 38.the 39.for 40.Drawn
41.but 42.caring 43.closer 44.which 45.families
四、书信范文
Dear Eric,
Hope this email finds you well.
I’m writing to recommend my photo for the Sino-Australian cultural photography exhibition.
The picture captures an Australian tourist learning to make paper-cutting from an elderly craftsman in our old street. The warm scene perfectly shows the communication between two cultures. I believe it fits the exhibition theme well and can welcome the Australian delegation.
I’m looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
五、读后续写范文
Alarmed, Jane rushed forward without hesitation. She quickly drove Misty away and gently caught the trembling little robin. The chick was frightened and kept chirping nervously. Jane held it carefully in her palms, her heart beating fast. Her mom sighed and reminded her that wild birds needed professional care, and the dog would always disturb it. Jane realized she couldn’t provide a safe, suitable home for Chick-a-dude. She made up her mind to send the bird to the rescue center the next day.
The next morning, Jane set off for the wildlife rescue center with Chick-a-dude. Ms. Parker received them warmly. She praised Jane for being responsible and taught her more knowledge about wild bird protection. Watching the staff feed and comfort the chick professionally, Jane felt relieved. Though she hated to part with the lovely robin, she understood true love for wildlife meant letting it grow in its natural habitat instead of keeping it at home.

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