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广西南宁市沛鸿民族中学等学校2025-2026学年度高二下学期英语试卷
学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________
一、阅读理解
International Artist journal is calling for entries for its Art Prize Challenge Series, a continuing series of art competitions. They are designed to encourage the best talent in painting or drawing medium in the world.Schedule and Closing Dates
Serial Number Art Theme Issue Code Closing Date
152 Seascapes, Rivers & Lakes IA166 Jan. 14, 2027
153 Favorite Subjects IA167 Mar. 11, 2027
154 Still Life IA168 May 13, 2027
155 People & Figures IA169 July 15, 2027
156 Wildlife IA170 Sep. 16, 2027
157 Landscapes IA171 Nov. 11, 2027
158 Florals & Gardens IA172 Jan. 13, 2028
Requirements
·Photograph your artwork and visit our website www. to upload the digital files.
·No physical CD storage of digital documents will be approved under any condition. All files need online submission only.
·Shoot your artwork outdoors in the shade, set your camera to the highest available resolution (分辨率) and turn the date off.
·All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years and will not be disqualified even if it has won any previous prize in any other art competition.
·There is an entry fee ($9) for each picture entered in the competition.
Award Settings
Every winner and finalist will receive an Award Certificate. Our Grand Prize Winners will also receive a 4-page Editorial Feature in International Artist journal, which will be read by leading galleries and collectors in America, the world’s biggest art market. Publicity at this level is priceless and could be a career-changing opportunity for any artist.
1．What is the deadline for the entries themed countryside landscapes
A．May 13, 2027. B．Nov. 11, 2027.
C．Sep. 16, 2027. D．July 15, 2027.
2．Which of the following may meet the requirements of the competition
A．A portrait painting shot in sunlight. B．A garden artwork stored on CD．
C．A lake picture with a date stamp. D．A newly-finished eagle artwork.
3．What is the special reward for the Grand Prize Winners
A．An Award Certificate. B．A handsome cash prize.
C．A chance for career transformation. D．A free ticket to the award ceremony.
Have you ever let circumstances convince you that your dreams are out of reach Nancy Solari’s life is a powerful answer to that doubt — she turned blindness, loss, and hardship into a life of purpose, proving that “vision” has little to do with sight.
At 10, Nancy watched The Oprah Winfrey Show and knew she wanted to be a host. She later studied Broadcasting and Psychology, building an early career in production and on-air reporting. But at 16, a diagnosis of Retinitis Pigmentosa — a degenerative eye disease — changed everything. Her vision faded slowly: first, reading teleprompters became a struggle, then faces blurred, until she was legally blind. She also faced domestic violence, family tensions, and painful personal loss, each challenge strengthening her resilience.
One thing that sets Nancy apart is the way she connects with people in interviews. Instead of depending on prewritten notes, she prepares by listening closely and allowing guests’ stories of heartbreak and success to shape the conversation. “I don’t read notes,” she once shared. “The dialogue unfolds naturally, and guests often find it therapeutic.”
Today, Nancy’s influence reaches far beyond broadcasting. She hosts The Living Full Out Show, a radio and TV platform reaching millions, and founded Nonprofit MVP, a TV competition that offers exposure and prizes to worthy nonprofits. As a coach and speaker, she encourages people to turn obstacles into opportunities. For Nancy, “Living Full Out” — her life’s mantra (信条) — means trusting in faith, asking for help when necessary, and refusing to let adversity define her story.
Her journey teaches us a timeless lesson: Our greatest limitations are often the ones we accept. With purpose and courage, even the darkest challenges can become the foundation of our brightest achievements.
4．Why does the author mention The Oprah Winfrey Show in paragraph 2
A．To introduce the history of broadcasting.
B．To show Nancy’s early interest in psychology.
C．To identify the source of Nancy’s career dream.
D．To compare Nancy’s hosting style with Oprah’s.
5．How does Nancy make her interviews special
A．By using detailed prewritten notes.
B．By developing conversations naturally.
C．By inviting famous guests to her show.
D．By focusing on guests’ success stories.
6．Which of the following can best describe Nancy
A．Determined and influential. B．Humorous and relaxed.
C．Quiet and dependent. D．Strict and doubtful.
7．What message does this text mainly convey
A．Media work needs special skills.
B．Loss can prevent personal growth.
C．Purpose and courage beat hardship.
D．Success depends on public support.
Have you ever questioned why someone is being unusually kind You’re not alone. We often instinctively look for hidden motives behind generous acts, a reaction psychologists call “do-gooder derogation.” This means we may judge a seemingly selfless person more harshly (严厉地) than someone who is openly self-interested.
A classic experiment, the “public goods game”, demonstrates this. Participants are given money and can choose to contribute to a shared pot, which grows and is later split equally. While contributing maximizes the group’s total gain, selfish individuals can contribute little and still benefit. Surprisingly, the most generous contributors in this game are often criticized as much as the selfish “free riders”.
Psychologist Nichola Raihani suggests we are all playing a social “status game”. We are suspicious of those who might be using kindness to boost their reputation. This suspicion is at the heart of the “tainted altruism effect”. Imagine a friend, Andy, volunteers at a homeless shelter. If we discover his true motive is to date the shelter manager, we judge him more severely than if he took a coffee shop job for the same reason. The charitable context makes the hidden motive seem worse.
Researcher Sebastian Hafenbradl explored this further. His studies confirmed that we judge people like Andy more harshly when they seek social rewards from a good deed. Interestingly, the judgment softens if the person is honest about their motive upfront, as this removes the “unearned social reward” of appearing purely altruistic (利他主义的). Furthermore, people who do good merely to feel good about themselves are judged less harshly than those seeking to enhance their reputation. Both acts contain self-interest, but seeking public approval is seen as more dishonest.
So, is any act truly selfless Perhaps not. But if the result is more kindness in the world, maybe we can forgive a little mixed motivation.
8．What is the purpose of mentioning the “public goods game” in paragraph 2
A．To support a social theory with evidence. B．To explain the rules of a well-known game.
C．To introduce a popular economic experiment D．To give an example of a psychological finding.
9．The “tainted altruism effect” is best shown in the case where ________.
A．an athlete’s fair win brings public honor. B．a firm’s charity donation aims at a tax cut.
C．a student’s hard work targets a scholarship. D．a volunteer’s sharing seeks to inspire others.
10．What did Sebastian Hafenbradi’s studies find
A．Seeking public approval shows the least honesty.
B．Hiding selfish motives results in gentler criticism.
C．Admitting selfish motives in advance reduces blame.
D．Acting for self-satisfaction draws the strongest criticism.
11．What is the author’s attitude towards mixed-motive kindness
A．Tolerant. B．Indifferent. C．Confused. D．Critical.
Artificial intelligence-powered medical treatment options are on the rise and have the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, but a new study led by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that about 52% of participants would choose a human doctor rather than AI for diagnosis and treatment.
“While many patients appear resistant to the use of AI, accuracy, encouragement, and a listening experience may help increase acceptance,” Marvin Slepian, who led the research, said. “To ensure that the benefits of AI are secured in clinical practice, future research on the best methods of physician incorporation and patient decision making is required.”
In this study, participants acted as mock patients and were asked whether they would prefer AI systems or human doctors under different circumstances. The research was conducted in two phases: first, structured interviews with real patients to explore their reactions to AI technologies; second, a blinded, randomized survey involving 2,472 participants from diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Overall, participants were almost evenly divided, with more than 52% choosing human doctors and about 47% choosing AI. If participants were informed that their primary care physician felt AI was superior, the acceptance of AI increased. This signaled the significance of the human physician in guiding a patient’s decision.
Disease severity did not affect participants’ trust in pared to white participants, black participants selected AI less often and Native Americans selected it more often. Older participants were less likely to choose AI, as were those who self-identified as politically conservative. These findings suggest that differing groups will need specific sensitivity and attention when being informed about the value and usefulness of AI to enhance diagnoses.
“I really feel this study has national significance. It will guide many future studies and clinical transitional decisions even now,” Slepian said. “The onus will be on physicians and others in health care to ensure that information in AI systems is accurate, and to continue to maintain and enhance the accuracy of AI systems as they play an increasing role in the future of health care.”
12．What can we infer about AI treatment from Paragraph 2
A．Further clinical research is required.
B．Its benefits remain to be confirmed.
C．It can ensure a good listening patient experience.
D．Physician involvement may increase patients’ acceptance.
13．What may affect participants’ preference for AI treatment according to the research
A．Their personal backgrounds.
B．The access to the physicians.
C．Their sensitivity to AI’s value.
D．The questions they were asked.
14．What does the underlined word “onus” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Attempt. B．Responsibility. C．Impression. D．Opportunity.
15．Which would be the best title for this passage
A．The Trust in AI: A Divide Among Patients
B．Bridging the Gap: Human Doctors and AI
C．An Important Study: The Future of AI Systems
D．Improving Diagnostic Accuracy: The Role of AI
When it comes to travelling abroad, many people choose a group tour to get the most out of their holiday. 16 Thankfully, travel expert Dilvin Yasa has shared tips for that.
Budget accordingly.
When planning your group tour, budgeting is an important factor, as these trips are rarely all-inclusive (包含一切的). 17 Extra costs on a group tour could include meals, attractions and additional activities, so please factor potential costs in.
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Yasa advised against skipping between different destinations, as strict time limits could prevent you from participating in back to back tours. “If the distances or time between destinations are not listed, turn to Google Maps to know how long you’re expected to be on the road.”
Don’t arrive at the last minute.
If you’re in a group tour, don’t leave home until the day when the tour sets off. “The worst is missing a connecting flight or experiencing delays. 19 ” Yasa said. “Remember to arrive the day before at the very latest and give yourself a little extra free time at the tail end.”
Keep some cash on hand.
While most of your tour should already be paid for before you start, you should always prepare some cash. Especially when travelling to more remote locations, or visiting smaller food stands or markets, you shouldn’t assume everywhere will take card payments. Yasa said, “ 20 ”
A．Know your geography.
B．Try to attend every trip.
C．It’s a good choice to exchange goods.
D．It’s better to have some cash on you at all times.
E．You may miss the first or two of the tour you’ve paid for.
F．Add up all the extra costs until you arrive at your real figure.
G．However, there are always things to handle before booking your trip.
二、完形填空
When Mysha made up her mind to get fitter at the end of 2019, choosing to take up running was a very easy decision. She lives in a beautiful town on Scotland’s east coast, so she found 21 wasn’t so bad with breathtaking scenery.
However, even though Mysha quickly fell in love with running, something started to 22 her — the beaches and paths she ran along were covered in litter. 23 , she was always doing a little litter-picking, but when she saw an American runner online talking about plogging, a new 24 emerging among runners, she was excited to try it out for herself. Plogging 25 in Sweden, and the word comes from the Swedish word plocka, meaning “to 26 while jogging”. Mysha started following a 27 online called Environmental Fitness and began to take an shopping bag with her on runs and fill it with 28 .
It wasn’t long until she discovered some of the upsetting 29 of littering. She started to find 30 chemicals contained in batteries leaking into the environment and small animals 31 in plastic bottles struggling to chew their way out. These discoveries made Mysha even more 32 about litter picking. She joined a local litter-picking group and soon was asked to 33 the leadership of the group. Although there was so much litter being dropped, Mysha and her fellow litter-pickers 34 to get out and plog.
“The thought of keeping other people’s spirits up and seeing their 35 spread to more people keeps me going. Together, we can achieve amazing things!” Mysha says.
21．A．hiking B．skating C．jogging D．cycling
22．A．bother B．puzzle C．amuse D．embarrass
23．A．Secretly B．Proudly C．Luckily D．Actually
24．A．trend B．trick C．skill D．case
25．A．existed B．originated C．renewed D．rooted
26．A．recycle B．litter C．relax D．pick
27．A．tradition B．rule C．movement D．suggestion
28．A．food B．waste C．clothes D．cards
29．A．results B．truths C．processes D．examples
30．A．rare B．poisonous C．pure D．organic
31．A．buried B．raised C．placed D．trapped
32．A．confused B．curious C．enthusiastic D．worried
33．A．take over B．turn down C．insist on D．rise to
34．A．agreed B．continued C．hesitated D．prepared
35．A．dreams B．memories C．actions D．hobbies
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。
In the rural areas of Guangxi, a young woman named Lai Yuanyuan 36 (become) a beacon of hope for local farmers so far. After graduating and returning from her studies in 2018, she noticed a pressing issue: the local kumquats (金桔) were 37 excellent quality, yet farmers struggled to sell them at a good price due to limited market access.
38 (determine) to change the situation, Lai decided to utilize the Internet. In 2019, she set up 39 online shop and introduced live streaming to the village. At first, many villagers were skeptical, 40 (wonder) if a phone could really help sell fruit. However, Lai patiently taught the 41 (farmer) how to interact with viewers. Her efforts proved successful. Viewers were impressed by the purity of her products and her enthusiasm. The turnover of the shop increased 42 (significant), benefiting hundreds of households in the region.
Lai’s story is just one example of China’s Rural Revitalization (振兴) strategy, which shows that the countryside is a vast stage 43 talent can shine. By combining modern technology with traditional agriculture, she has helped allow farmers to trade directly with customers. “Going to college was not to leave my hometown, but to come back far 44 (good) prepared,” she said. “My dream is 45 (make) our village wealthy and attract more young people back.”
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你的外国笔友Tom最近在学习中频繁使用AI工具，发现自己写作文时越来越依赖AI生成内容，独立思考的能力却在下降，为此他感到困惑，写信向你求助。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.谈谈你的看法；
2.给他提出合理使用AI的建议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Tom,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
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。
One day, I was sitting at the breakfast table with my five-year-old son, Mateo. I was still recovering from an operation. “Mom, let’s play,” Mateo looked at me and said. Trying hard to ignore the pain in my stomach, I shook my head and replied, “Not today, sweetie.” These days, getting out of bed was a real struggle for me. I longed for strength and happiness, yet the future seemed so hopeless.
All of a sudden, Mateo jumped up from where he was sitting on the kitchen floor. He shouted, “Bird!” and then ran towards our courtyard. I looked in the direction he was looking and, sure enough, there was a white dove (鸽子) landing in a rubber tree. It stayed there for a little while and then flew away. It was quite odd because I’d never seen a white dove in our neighborhood before.
The next morning, I dragged myself into the kitchen. To my surprise, the dove was back, and this time it had a mate carrying some sticks. I pointed to the tree and said to Mateo, “Look, they’re going to build a nest.” Throughout the week, the doves flew in and out of the courtyard, building their nest on top of the rubber tree.
Mateo was extremely excited. Every morning, he would rush into the kitchen and stand by the sliding glass door. He would talk to the birds as they worked. His joy was influential. Although feeling sad, I couldn’t help but look forward to the doves’ visits.
However, things took a turn for the worse. The courtyard seemed like a safe place for a nest, but the rubber tree’s small branches were not stable at all. One night, a strong wind blew, and the doves’ nest was blown to the ground. I heard the small branches break.
I checked the damage. Nothing good ever lasts. I wouldn’t blame the doves if they never came back. But they returned. They didn’t even look at the pile of sticks that used to be their nest. They started building all over again. Unfortunately, the wind destroyed their work again. But day after day, they kept starting again as if nothing had occurred.
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。
I realized that I should take some measures.
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“Look! The birds have returned!” Mateo shouted.
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《广西南宁市沛鸿民族中学等学校2025-2026学年度高二下学期期考英语试卷》参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B D C C B A C D B C
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A D A B A G F A E D
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C A D A B D C B A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 D C A B C
1．B 2．D 3．C
4．C 5．B 6．A 7．C
8．D 9．B 10．C 11．A
12．D 13．A 14．B 15．A
16．G 17．F 18．A 19．E 20．D
21．C 22．A 23．D 24．A 25．B 26．D 27．C 28．B 29．A 30．B 31．D 32．C 33．A 34．B 35．C
36．has become 37．of 38．Determined 39．an 40．wondering 41．farmers 42．significantly 43．where 44．better 45．to make
46．Dear Tom,
I’m sorry to hear that you’re trapped in the dilemma of over-relying on AI tools for your essay writing and feeling your independent thinking ability is declining. It’s absolutely a common problem among students nowadays, and I’d love to share my practical suggestions with you.
First of all, you can set a “thinking priority rule” before turning to AI: when you get an essay topic, spend at least 20 minutes brainstorming on your own first. Second, use AI as a “polishing assistant” rather than a full-time writer: you can let AI help you revise the awkward expressions in your own writing, or provide you with new reference perspectives. Third, do a “AI-free writing training” once a week: finish a whole small essay within 30 minutes without any digital tools.
Actually, AI is just a helper instead of a replacement for our own thinking. I believe you can find a proper balance between using AI and developing your own ability soon. Looking forward to your good news.
Yours,
Li Hua
47．示例：
I realized that I should take some measures. Having given me comfort in my darkest times, the doves deserved my help in return. I searched around the house carefully, found some pieces of wood and made a solid wooden nest for them. With a lot of effort and care, I managed to climb up a ladder, attached the nest to the rubber tree and covered it with some leaves. It was a challenging job, but the doves’ determination gave me the confidence and strength. After finishing the work, Mateo and I stood by the sliding glass door, waiting and watching with patience.
“Look! The birds have returned!” Mateo shouted. Hearing my son’s excited voice, clear as a bell, I looked up. The doves were circling near the nest happily and seemed to be satisfied with the new home. They started to bring small branches and soft feathers right away. Several weeks later, four babies came out of the eggs. The young birds developed day by day, and around a month later, they were fully grown and could fly. As watching them fly high and hearing them sing, I felt more positive and hopeful. The doves taught me to face difficulties bravely and keep moving forward.

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