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广西南宁市第三中学
2025-2026学年度下学期高二期末考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
A
Here are four of the most iconic places worldwide. Besides many incredible attractions, these landmarks also have great work exchange opportunities, for those looking to save money or have a unique cultural experience.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA
Known for its rustic red color, the Golden Gate Bridge was built in the 1930s and was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is one of the best iconic places in San Francisco, and you can stay in the city on a budget by volunteering at a yoga studio.
Banff National Park, Canada
Home to alpine peaks, glacial lakes, and the famous Icefields Parkway scenic drive, Banff is a heaven for lovers of natural beauty and adventure. A cool work exchange to try is this family-run ice cream shop in Twin Butte, just 3.5 hours away from Banff National Park. Stay in a local family home and help with running the shop as well as animal care.
Balboa Park, USA
The Balboa Park is one of the most-visited tourist attractions in San Diego, USA. The park is full of history, architecture, art, and beautiful nature. You could spend an entire day exploring this oasis (绿洲) of culture in San Diego. Any experienced videographers visiting San Diego should consider this work exchange!
The Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt
As the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one that still remains well-preserved today, the Great Pyramid of Giza is a truly fantastic sight. It’s the largest pyramid in Egypt and was built in the early 26th Century BC. You can actually work at a guesthouse in Cairo, where you can see the pyramids directly!
1. What can we know about the Golden Gate Bridge in the USA
A．The longest bridge in the world.
B．Many volunteers at yoga studios.
C．The best scenic spot in San Francisco.
D．The bridge with almost a century of history.
2. What do Banff National Park and Balboa Park have in common
A．Full of amazing natural views.
B．Home to glacial lakes.
C．Suitable for adventurous tours.
D．Ideal sites for videographers.
3. What makes the Great Pyramid of Giza truly wonderful
A．Its location and view.
B．Its history and preservation.
C．Its height and history.
D．Its culture and architecture.
B
Mr. Dan Marcanruono, known as Mr. Marc, teaches philosophy and moral thinking at a high school. Before becoming an educator, Mr. Marc worked in healthcare consulting, drove a delivery truck for a food company and worked temporarily in business development. Teaching wasn’t something he had seriously considered until he joined the Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. As part of his scholarship, he was required to teach courses in creative writing to college students. “I don’t think I would have gotten into teaching if I hadn’t gone to that school,” he said.
From his teaching experiences, Mr. Marc quickly realized that teaching requires more than just knowing the subject. One moment that reshaped his view of teaching occurred during his first year when a student lost his father.
The experience made him realize how essential it is to create an environment that assists students facing personal challenges.
When transitioning from teaching college to high school, Mr. Marc admitted that he struggled with constantly having to adapt and come up with new ideas. “Getting accustomed to the workload and courses when it’s all so new to me has been one of the biggest challenges so far,” he explained.
Mr. Marc believes authority doesn’t come from simply having a title. “There’s a lot I can be doing to make students feel confident and capable in the classroom,” he said. By encouraging a sense of teamwork and mutual respect, he aims to create an environment where students feel valued. “I try to get to know my students and then take time during class to talk to them individually,” he added. This approach helps students feel noticed.
“My ultimate goal as a teacher is to help students start to question the things they take for granted or the things they just assume are true about the world,” said Mr. Marc, who describes his teaching journey as a blessing. He acknowledges that his path to teaching was unexpected, but he’s grateful for the experiences he has come across.
4. What can we conclude about Mr. Marc from Paragraph 1
A．He became a teacher by accident.
B．He quit business work for writing study.
C．He took the scholarship by creative writing.
D．He benefited from previous jobs.
5. What made Mr. Marc change his view on teaching
A．His scholarship requirement.
B．A student’s personal misfortune.
C．His desire to know more about the subject.
D．The importance to create a new environment.
6. Which is a challenge Mr. Marc faced when teaching in high school
A．Building authority among students.
B．Making students feel valued in class.
C．Adapting to the new workload and courses.
D．Helping students facing personal challenges.
7. What is Mr. Marc’s final aim as a teacher
A．To help students develop critical thinking.
B．To teach students to accept unexpected life paths.
C．To encourage students to make assumptions.
D．To make students learn to be grateful for life.
C
When Anna Chen started her weekly nature walks in a small urban forest park in early 2023, she only sought an escape from her high-pressure office job and endless screen time. What she never expected was a profound and lasting improvement in her well-being: after just two months of regular walks, her stress levels dropped sharply, her sleep quality improved dramatically, and her work focus strengthened significantly. Her experience is backed by a growing body of research showing that even short, regular exposure to natural environments has proven benefits for human mental and physical health.
To verify this effect, Dr. Ryan Park, an environmental psychologist from the University of California and his team carried out a 4-week controlled experiment. They divided 220 adult participants into two groups: one spent at least 20 minutes daily in any green space, while the other remained in urban built environments with no nature exposure. All participants took regular cortisol (皮质醇) tests and completed standard health assessments throughout the experiment.
“Nature is not a luxury for those with free time, but a basic necessity for our brain and physical health,” says Dr. Park. “Our controlled study found that the nature exposure group had 32% lower levels of cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone, than the control group.”
Dr. Park’s team also found that students taking a 15-minute pre-exam nature walk scored 18% higher on average, while office workers with window views of trees reported 25% fewer annual sick days. “You don’t need to hike in faraway national parks to get these benefits,” he notes. “Even a community garden, tree-lined street or short local park walk works. Connecting with nature is a simple, accessible way to care for our well-being.”
8. What can we infer about Anna Chen’s initial nature walks
A．They were strongly supported by her office manager.
B．They were designed to improve her work performance.
C．They brought her surprising mental health advantages.
D．They completely changed her attitude towards the outdoors.
9. What is the key difference between the two groups in the experiment
A．Their daily access to natural green spaces.
B．Their age and physical health condition.
C．The time they spent on outdoor activities.
D．The frequency of their cortisol level tests.
10. What does Dr. Park imply in the last paragraph
A．Urban people have no access to natural spaces.
B．Community gardens are better than city parks.
C．Most people have broken their bond with nature.
D．Even tiny natural spaces can bring health benefits.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．The Power of Short Nature Exposure for Health
B．The Rise of Outdoor Activities in Urban Areas
C．The Harm of Busy Office Work to Well-being
D．The Bond Between Humans and Nature
D
On a banana farm in rural Australia, a farming family spreads crushed volcanic rock between ripening fruit. Eight thousand kilometers away, two young men in India dust the same type of rock powder onto their crops, while across the ocean, a farmer in Kenya spreads the powder onto his potato plants. Across the world, farmers are experimenting with a technique called enhanced rock weathering (风化作用), designed to improve poor soils and help save the planet from climate change.
Enhanced rock weathering relies on an old process: the breakdown and buildup of rock. The weathering releases stable HCO3, which traps the carbon from the atmosphere. It flows from groundwater into streams and eventually the ocean, where corals and other living beings use it to make their shells and bones. Upon dying, the carbon remains inside the planet for tens of thousands of years or longer before volcanoes shoot out clouds of CO2 and lava, starting the cycle again.
Enhanced rock weathering takes advantage of Earth’s natural carbon cycle, which keeps carbon dioxide in permanent circulation between air, water and soil. Like a thermostat (恒温器), rock weathering can slowly moderate Earth’s temperatures over time by keeping atmospheric levels of CO2, a greenhouse gas, in check.
Beyond climate benefits, enhanced rock weathering could help farmers. Modern agricultural practices have damaged soil structure. When soil becomes too acid, essential nutrients can wash away, and bacteria that help plants grow can be damaged. Farmers already add crushed limestone (石灰岩) and volcanic rock powder to fields to raise soil pH. Volcanic rock powder can also release essential plant nutrients.
Although the workings of enhanced rock weathering are well understood, the potential long-term risks are not. The most serious concern is the potential for heavy metal remaining in soils. Some of the rocks in the long term may cause significant negative environmental consequences. Another unknown is the possible effect of these rock powders on marine life if rock powder flows into the ocean. Research on enhanced rock weathering is far from bining enhanced rock weathering with other strategies could lead to an even greater effect.
12. What can be learned about enhanced rock weathering
A．It will destroy the coral’s homes.
B．It speeds up earth’s carbon cycle.
C．It keeps carbon in the sea forever.
D．It releases what absorbs carbon.
13. What does the underlined word “moderate” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Raise the level
B．Keep within limits
C．Lower the rate
D．Measure the change
14. Why are farmers willing to accept the technology
A．To stop global warming
B．To reduce pollution risks
C．To improve soil quality
D．To change traditional ways
15. What is the author’s attitude towards enhanced rock weathering
A．Positive but cautious
B．Doubtful and worried
C．Objective but indifferent
D．Enthusiastic and supportive
七选五
For high school students, free time is a precious gift that should be cherished. ___16___ Many students fall into aimless scrolling through social media or end up feeling bored and unfulfilled. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can turn these spare moments into meaningful and rewarding time — one that enriches our lives, promotes personal growth, and brings us joy, not just keeps us busy with useless tasks.
___17___ For example, to improve English, you can plan to read one short English article or learn 10 new words every day. Specific goals not only avoid aimlessness but also give your spare time a clear direction and purpose. When you know exactly what you want to achieve, every minute counts.
Also, focus on activities that bring you joy and help you grow. ___18___ Whether it’s painting, playing an instrument, or coding, these hobbies not only relax your mind but also develop your creativity and practical skills, making your free time more fulfilling. The key is to find something that challenges you just enough to keep you engaged without causing stress.
Learning to say “no” to unimportant things also matters a lot. ___19___ Many students feel pressured to join every social event, which ends up wasting their precious free time. Politely declining these invitations frees up more time for what truly matters to you. Remember, your time is limited, and you cannot please everyone while still taking care of yourself. ___20___
So start your plan now and make every free moment meaningful.
A．Set practical goals for your free time.
B．This way, your free time will truly satisfy you.
C．This skill allows you to put your own needs first.
D．You don’t have to fill every minute with activities.
E．Balance efficiency with relaxation in your free time.
F．You can simply take up a challenging but satisfying hobby.
G．Yet in reality, we often waste these hours without noticing.
二、完形填空
Last Saturday, when I opened the fridge to prepare dinner, I noticed something odd about the tomatoes I had picked out so carefully. Their skins, which I expected to be ___21___ and bright, were dotted with strange little marks. My first thought was that they had gone ___22___ far too quickly, and I nearly threw them out right then and there.
But ___23___ urged me to find out the truth. I ___24___ them more closely and found they weren’t signs of rot (腐烂). A little research revealed that these marks often come from nature itself — tiny insects or worms that ___25___ leave faint traces on the fruit as it grows. In fact, tomatoes with such ___26___ are surprisingly common. They simply carry the story of how they ___27___ in the field.
The more I read, the more I ___28___ that these small marks were just part of the natural life cycle of plants. Weather conditions, soil health, and even harmless plant diseases can ___29___ their natural marks. What I had first mistaken as a problem was really just a(n) ___30___ that food comes from living plants, ___31___ by nature and not by perfection.
In the end, I decided not to ___32___ them. Instead, I made a dish with these tomatoes. The ___33___ was just as great as ever, maybe even better than before. That night, my family enjoyed a delicious meal, and I learned a valuable ___34___: Sometimes, what looks imperfect on the outside can turn out to be a rewarding ___35___ in life.
21. A．pale B．smooth C．soft D．thin
22. A．bitter B．sour C．hard D．bad
23. A．anger B．joy C．curiosity D．anxiety
24. A．admired B．folded C．described D．inspected
25. A．quickly B．occasionally C．rarely D．suddenly
26. A．imperfections B．damages C．colors D．tastes
27. A．discovered B．recovered C．developed D．waited
28. A．imagined B．hoped C．suggested D．realized
29. A．remove B．leave C．clean D．hide
30. A．creation B．puzzle C．reason D．reminder
31. A．organized B．assessed C．shaped D．covered
32. A．get rid of B．think highly of C．look forward to D．give in to
33. A．flavor B．size C．recipe D．variety
34. A．word B．skill C．lesson D．story
35. A．relief B．surprise C．comfort D．dream
三、语法填空
Two French adventurers reached the end of a great walk from their hometown to Shanghai on Feb. 7, after nearly a year and a half crossing different ___36___ (country) almost entirely on foot.
Voisot, 26, and Humblot, 27, set off from Annecy in southeastern France in September 2024. Eager for a “great adventure”, they were ___37___ (determine) to visit China but without flying ___38___ (avoid) the harmful environmental impact of the aviation (航空) industry.
The pair spent 518 days on the road, covering ___39___ distance of about 12,850 km and taking rests every 5 or 7 days. They walked around 45 km a day. Expectedly, they had encountered some challenges along the way. “There were very hard winter days, and we had to cross the desert in Uzbekistan,” said Voisot, taking pride ___40___ “having had the willpower to always keep going”.
The two friends ___41___ (know) each other since they were 10 years old, and went to secondary school and university together. ___42___ (hang) out after work in Paris one night, they asked each other ___43___ they would do if they could do whatever they wanted. “When we talked about adventure, China came up quickly. Then we had this ___44___ (slight) crazy idea of going on foot,” said Humblot, a project manager.
“We’re both conscious of climate change ___45___ the responsibility humans bear for it. Thus there are some actions we can take individually,” said Voisot, a climate consultant. “We try not to travel by plane. We’ve done a pretty good job!” added Humblot.
四、书信写作
46. 假定你是李华，你所在城市将举办主题为“Blue Ocean, Shared Duty”的摄影展。请写封邮件邀请你的英国交换生朋友Peter一起参观，内容包括：
1．展览时间和地点；
2．展览内容。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
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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。
At nine years old, Charlotte went through more than the usual amount of excitement and change for a girl. In the past few months, her stable life had been turned upside down when her father was laid off from his job. This brought about a series of events, including her parents losing their beautiful Victorian home and forcing their family into a fifteen-foot trailer(拖车)they had previously only used for weekend camping trips.
Life in the trailer was tough, yet it was filled with warmth. Though her family possessed little, their door was never closed to those who had even less. Never will she forget the first time they squeezed onto the tiny couch(长沙发)together, which doubled as her parents’ bed at night. One evening, as her mother was checking the last food they had, her voice trembled, “We don’t have enough food to last the week.” Hearing this, Charlotte was seized by a sense of sadness, like a huge stone settled in her heart.
Moments later, her mother rose to prepare the modest chicken dinner. Charlotte wandered outside where her dad was working on their broken-down truck. Just then, a middle-aged man with dirty clothes emerged from a winding ing right up to them, the man whispered in hesitation with a mix of shame and hope, “I... I am a hiker and have got lost. I’m hungry and wondering if you have any food to spare.”
Charlotte’s heart tightened, countless thoughts racing in her mind. They barely had enough for themselves. The chicken for dinner wouldn’t even fill three plates. “But the man seems to be in greater need of food than we do,” she thought to herself.
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。
“Of course!” The words escaped Charlotte before she even realized it.
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Days later, the hiker returned with a big bag.
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参考答案
阅读理解
1-3 DAB 4-7 ABCA 8-11 CADA 12-15 DBCA
七选五
16-20 GAFDC
完形填空
21-25 BDCDB 26-30 ACDBD 31-35 CAACB
语法填空
36.countries 37.determined 38.to avoid 39.a 40.in
41.have known 42.Hanging 43.what 44.slightly 45.and
书信范文
Dear Peter,
Knowing you are interested in photography and environmental protection, I’m writing to invite you to a photography show themed “Blue Ocean, Shared Duty”.
The exhibition will be held in the city art gallery from July 20th to 27th. It displays various photos showing beautiful ocean scenery as well as scenes of ocean pollution and public ocean-protection activities. It aims to raise people’s awareness of protecting marine resources.
I’m sure we can gain a lot from it. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文
“Of course!” The words escaped Charlotte before she even realized it. Hearing this, her parents smiled warmly and invited the tired hiker in. Mom placed the only chicken dish on the table and prepared simple side dishes to serve him. The man ate gratefully and thanked them repeatedly. He shared his hiking experiences and admired their kindness, saying it was the warmest help he had received during his trip. Though their dinner became simpler, the whole family felt joyful and fulfilled.
Days later, the hiker returned with a big bag. He took out plenty of food, daily supplies and a sum of money to repay Charlotte’s family. It turned out that he was a successful businessman. Moved by their generosity when they were in difficulty, he also offered to help Charlotte’s father find a stable job. Soon, Charlotte’s family got out of hardship. This experience taught Charlotte that kindness is always rewarded, and giving kindness to others will finally warm ourselves.

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