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广东深圳中学高中园
2025-2026学年度第二学期期末考试英语试题
一、单项选择
1. Parents are always ________ about their children’s daily life and mental health.
A．concerned B．generous C．grateful D．annoyed
2. You must study hard, ________ you will fall behind your classmates soon.
A．besides B．otherwise C．though D．thus
3. She made a brave ________ to climb the high mountain alone last week.
A．attention B．admiration C．attempt D．attitude
4. The rules do not ________ anyone to enter this closed building freely.
A．permit B．promise C．persuade D．pretend
5. Some new workers ________ enough skills to finish this difficult work well.
A．lose B．lack C．limit D．leave
6. People ________ meet their old friends at this quiet coffee shop nearby.
A．fully B．freely C．firmly D．frequently
7. Careless driving can ________ most of the road accidents in daily life.
A．wait for B．stand for C．account for D．care for
8. We all ________ developing good learning habits in our daily study.
A．keep away from B．attach great importance to C．make use of D．take care of
9. Modern medicine can ________ many common diseases effectively now.
A．rescue B．fail C．hunt D．cure
10. If you need help, never ________ to turn to your teachers or friends.
A．hesitate B．hurry C．hide D．hold
11. The simple plan ________ to be much better than we expected before.
A．turns up B．turns out C．turns off D．turns down
12. ________, we caught the last bus and got home before dark last night.
A．Gradually B．Generally C．Fortunately D．Unfortunately
13. Tom is busy now, because so many invitations ________ by him.
A．are written B．are being written C．will be written D．have been written
14. The majority of the important tasks ________ by our team so far.
A．are finished B．are being finished C．will be finished D．have been finished
15. The little boy ________ a kite on the grass in the park is our neighbour, Tom.
A．fly B．flies C．flying D．to fly
二、阅读理解
A
When you need to escape the winter cold, these amazing travel destinations around the world are the perfect places to warm up with sunshine!
Patagonia
While it’s winter up north, Patagonia is in full summer mode. Long days, mild weather, and open hiking trails make this the best season to see native wildlife in Torres del Paine National Park. Pumas can be easily found and sightings of red foxes are also pretty common. Whether you’re hiking among forests or watching wildlife, Patagonia is impressive in the winter months.
Antarctica
For tourists, Antarctica is only accessible from November to March. Reaching Antarctica is a Bucket List item for many travelers. Travel to the white continent is more than a simple journey. It is an expedition travel, a dividing line that separates the traveling public into tourists and adventurers. An expedition ship to Antarctica is the closest you’ll probably ever come to visiting another planet.
Bangkok
Bangkok is extremely hot most of the year, but in winter it becomes pleasantly warm and far less unbearable. From street food stands to buzzing night markets, this energetic city is best explored when the heat and wetness are manageable. It’s also the perfect jumping-off point for Thailand’s islands.
Sydney
If you’re traveling in winter, nothing beats the festive magic of Australia markets. As a fast-paced, modern city, Sydney comes alive with festivals, which bring locals and visitors together. It kicks off the season with bright colors and festive energy and there is always something to keep you excited.
16. Which destination is characterized by wild animals
A．Patagonia.
B．Antarctica.
C．Bangkok.
D．Sydney.
17. Who would most probably be drawn to Antarctica
A．Culture lovers.
B．Space engineers.
C．Job-hunters.
D．Nature explorers.
18. What do the last two destinations have in common
A．They are perfect for island adventures.
B．They are pleasant to travel year-round.
C．They present energetic city life.
D．They hold festivals day and night.
B
One sunny Monday, I decided to go for a walk. There is a beautiful dirt track (土路) near my house that runs along a river for about 2km. On my finger was a very special ring: I’d only just picked it up from the jeweller’s the day before because I’d had it designed to hold a diamond (钻石) given to me by my grandmother for my 21st birthday.
I looked down at my ring as I began my walk, feeling as sunny as the day. Imagine my sadness when I looked again at the end of the track and saw a gaping hole in the ring where the diamond should have been. It was missing.
Panicked, I started back along the path, looking frantically for the stone. In my heart, I knew how hopeless my search was. The track was long, stony (多石的) and covered with leaves and debris (碎片).
As I scanned the ground, crying and extremely worried, I met an older gentleman out for a walk. “What’s the matter, love ” he asked kindly. “Lost something ” I explained about the missing diamond and showed him the hole in my ring. He showed his pity for it.
“That’s hard to find. Tell you what, love, I walk along this track every day, I’ll keep my eyes open for it.” I thanked him, expecting nothing, but told him my husband often walks our dogs along the path if he ever found something.
A few days later, my husband met the older man on the path. “Guess what ” he said. “I found your diamond!”
Unbelievably, he’d found the tiny stone and was delighted to hand the diamond back to my husband, saying casually, “Luckily I found it—I have poor eyesight.”
When my husband offered him money for his trouble, he refused it. He could have easily kept the diamond, or sold it, as it’s worth several thousand dollars, but, thanks to this man, I’ll spend the rest of my days trying to do something equally significant for another person. And if I’m ever worried about the state of the human race, all I have to do is look at my ring and remind myself that there are still kind and generous souls out there.
19. What does the underlined word “frantically” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Anxiously.
B．Happily.
C．Excitedly.
D．Curiously.
20. Who found the diamond finally
A．The owner herself.
B．Her husband.
C．The old man with poor eyesight.
D．The jeweller.
21. What can best describe the old man
A．Rich and honest.
B．Kind and generous.
C．Careful and brave.
D．Patient and modest.
22. What section of a magazine does this text probably come from
A．Life Well Lived.
B．The Holiday Season.
C．Important Facts.
D．The Power of Good.
C
Jessica Matthews is an inventor who uses technology to do social good (好事). Born in the United States to Nigerian parents, Jessica grew up experiencing two different cultures. This unique background inspired her to think about global challenges in new ways.
At just 19 years old, while studying mechanical engineering in college, Jessica and her classmates brainstormed a groundbreaking idea: a soccer ball that could produce electricity. The idea for this invention came during a family trip to the countryside of Nigeria, where she saw firsthand how families struggled without regular electricity. The Soccket Ball (发电足球), a name combining “soccer” and “socket”, looks like any other soccer ball, but it has a special feature. As you play with it, the ball captures the energy from being kicked and rolled. After a game, this energy can power small devices like LED lights. For many families without regular electricity, this invention can make a big difference.
Despite gaining strong support from global organizations and media attention, the product faced unexpected difficulties after its launch. Many disappointed users reported that the balls broke or stopped working within a few months, failing to live up to the promised three years of useful life. The problems led to criticism from users and negative headlines, putting pressure on Uncharted Play, the company Jessica founded. The team openly admitted that they hadn’t expected the equipment to be so damaged by rough play in the country and promised to revise the design with stronger materials and improved internal parts.
Despite these setbacks, Jessica and her team at Uncharted Play continued to work on energy solutions. Their latest invention, a portable jump rope (便携式跳绳) that generates electricity, builds on the Soccket’s success with a more durable, lightweight design. Designed for both children and adults, the jump rope can power small devices like phones or flashlights, expanding the reach of their mission. Jessica’s key goal remains unchanged: to provide clean renewable energy to people around the world, where electricity shortage limits education, health, and economic opportunities. Her journey proves that even simple, fun activities — like playing soccer or jumping rope — can be transformed into powerful tools to address pressing global affairs.
23. What inspired Jessica to think about global challenges in new ways
A．Her trip to America with her family.
B．Her mechanical engineering studies.
C．Her unique cross-cultural background.
D．The energy shortage problem she noticed.
24. Why did the Soccket Ball disappoint users
A．It performed with high costs.
B．It didn’t last as long as three years.
C．It can only power small devices.
D．It was uncomfortable to play with.
25. What is Jessica’s key goal
A．To encourage people to exercise more regularly.
B．To discover more possible tools for spreading culture.
C．To offer renewable energy to human beings globally.
D．To achieve worldwide market success for her inventions.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Jessica
A．Creative and polite.
B．Honest and selfless.
C．Outgoing and careful.
D．Ambitious and responsible.
D
Climate change, including extreme heat and frequent heat waves, is already known to put pressure on us in many ways — threatening ecosystems, reducing food production, and harming public health. Now, new research points to a possibly lifelong setback (障碍) for children who are suffering from extreme heat.
In the first few years of life, children develop key physical, cognitive (认知的) and social skills that can shape (塑造) the rest of their lives. Meeting these basic developmental milestones (里程碑) at the early time — including recognizing letters (字母) or words and playing independently — can influence later life achievements, from mental health to economic success. “Delays in developing these skills set kids down a developmental path that can affect not just personal well-being, but society as a whole,” says Cuarta, a researcher at New York University.
To see if there are connections between extreme heat and the development of these skills, Cuarta and his team studied data from 19,600 children surveyed by UNICEF in six countries. The team used the Early Childhood Development Index, which follows milestones in four areas: reading and number-related skills (cognitive skills), social-emotional development (social skills) , ways of learning (learning skills) and physical development (physical skills). The Index tested children’s ability to name letters, read simple words and recognize the numbers 1 through 10, among other skills. In Cuarta’s study, researchers found that compared to children living in areas with cooler conditions, children who experienced higher temperatures above 30℃ were less likely to meet basic developmental milestones, particularly for reading and number-related skills.
Learning loss may happen because heat’s effects on the brain can produce slower reaction times and an inability to focus. Heat can mess with (扰乱) children’s sleep, leading to cognitive disorder and learning difficulties in early childhood. With temperature rising globally, these delays could continue through school years and beyond, widening gaps in education and opportunity.
“There is an urgent need to find out the exact ways in which heat is affecting development,” suggests Cuarta. “Gaining a better understanding of who is being affected and how it affects will allow us to develop adaptation strategies (适应策略) to help them in the future.”
27. How does the author present the pressure caused by climate change
A．By quoting an expert.
B．By raising a suggestion.
C．By giving examples.
D．By making comparisons.
28. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A．The influence of painful childhood.
B．The importance of early development.
C．The science behind the heat’s damage.
D．The explanation of cognitive skills.
29. What can be inferred from Cuarta’s study
A．Heat stress can promote kids’ sleep quality.
B．Heat’s effects were greater on mental health.
C．Temperature can determine kids’ personality.
D．Extreme heat may harm reading and number-related skills.
30. What is Cuarta’s suggestion about
A．Increase more control groups.
B．Need to include more volunteers.
C．Possible direction of future studies.
D．Wide promotion of the findings.
七选五
Forgiveness (宽恕) is often considered as an important decision to let go of feelings of anger towards someone who you believe has wronged you. However, while you may be quite generous in your ability to forgive others, you can be much harder on yourself.31_______.
Accept the result of your actions
Forgiving yourself is about more than just putting the past behind you and moving on.32_______. Facing what you have done or what has happened is the first step towards self-forgiveness. It’s also the hardest step. If you have been making excuses in order to make them seem acceptable, it is time to accept what you have done.
Treat yourself with kindness and compassion (同情)
Forgiving yourself requires facing your actions, but it is important to reach this with self-compassion.33_______. Try to be compassionate instead of being self-critical (自我批评的).
34_______
Making a correction is an important part of forgiveness, even when the person you are forgiving is yourself. One way to move past your regret is to take action to correct your mistakes.
Learn from the experience
Forgiving yourself often requires finding a way to learn from the experience and make an active effort to do better in the future. To do this, you need to understand why you behave the way you did and why you feel sorry. What steps can you take to prevent the same behaviors again in the future 35_______, rather than feel sorry about those past mistakes.
A．Make a correction
B．Be aware of others’ feelings
C．It is about accepting what has happened
D．The following steps may help you learn how to forgive yourself
E．You need to tell yourself that thoughts are not facts
F．Remind yourself of what you learned to guide your actions going forward
G．The key is to treat yourself with the same kindness you show to another person
三、完形填空
I was born and raised in a small village in the countryside. At the age of 16, I left my36_______surroundings for the busy city to achieve college education. This move was a significant37_______for me, as I had never experienced city life before.
Before going to college, I38_______to find a job to support myself financially (经济地). However, I39_______to get a position with my first employer, as the company required former experience which I lacked. So I40_______my skills by taking a course in computer programming.
The learning path was41_______, but my strong will and42_______carried me through. I worked hard to43_______myself to stay focused and motivated. I spent every free moment studying and44_______extra duties that can practice what I had learned. My only45_______was to do well in my studies and get a good job.
During the struggling process, I remained46_______to the external (外界的) world. For example, one day, a friend invited me to a47_______festival and I accepted his invitation. There were many interesting things there, including traditional dance performances from different countries, which48_______the richness and diversity (多样性) of the world’s cultures.
These experiences made me realize that I had only just begun to49_______the world. No longer was I merely a student from a small village; I had50_______into a global citizen, driven by a passion for learning and discovery.
36.A．lively B．poor C．familiar D．special
37.A．promise B．challenge C．relief D．fortune
38.A．happened B．pretended C．refused D．attempted
39.A．hesitated B．failed C．expected D．begged
40.A．improved B．applied C．admired D．measured
41.A．smooth B．long C．challenging D．clear
42.A．pressure B．determination C．luck D．identity
43.A．push B．warn C．teach D．order
44.A．put off B．set aside C．made up D．took on
45.A．desire B．success C．failure D．growth
46.A．unknown B．hidden C．open D．silent
47.A．cultural B．regular C．boring D．scientific
48.A．discovered B．criticized C．represented D．forgave
49.A．create B．forget C．understand D．change
50.A．grown B．burst C．fallen D．looked
四、语法填空
Xu Beihong (1895 — 1953) was primarily known for his Chinese ink-and-wash painting of horses and birds. He was also regarded51_______one of the first to create oil paintings with epic Chinese themes.
Xu began studying Chinese painting when he was nine. In 1917, he traveled to Tokyo52_______(study) arts. Beginning in 1919, Xu studied oil painting and drawing in Paris. He travelled around West Europe,53_______allowed him to observe and imitate Western art techniques. He came back to China in 1927 and gained a number of54_______(job) at institutions in China, including55_______(teach) at National Central University in Nanjing.
Most of his works were in the Chinese traditional style. In his efforts to create56_______new form of national art, he combined Chinese brush and ink techniques with Western perspective and methods of composition. He emphasized the57_______(important) of the artist’s experiences in life.
In 1933, Xu organized exhibitions of modern Chinese painting in Europe. During World War II, he58_______(hold) solo exhibitions in Singapore, India59_______Malaysia to help raise funds for the war relief effort in China.
Xu died of a stroke in 1953. After his death, a Xu Beihong Museum60_______(establish) at his house in Beijing.
五、书信写作
61. 假定你是李华，你们学校上周组织参观了深圳市人工智能实验室（Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Lab）。此次参观活动让你收获颇丰，所以你想写一封邮件给你的英国的笔友Mike，分享自己这次的经历，内容包括：
1. 参观时间与地点；
2. 活动内容：
①听专家讲座；
②体验科技产品，如机器人、AI绘画（AI painting）、3D打印、虚拟现实技术等；
3. 此次经历对你的启发（如AI如何改变了人们的生活）。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Mike,
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Yours,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
62. 看图续写
观察下面的图片，根据图片内容猜测并描述第三幅图的内容，使英文小故事完整、连贯。
注意：
词数70左右；首句已给出，不计入总词数。
*词汇提示：out of breath 上气不接下气；have a rest 休息；perseverance n. 坚持，毅力
After about 20 minutes, I was too tired to carry on climbing the steep mountain.
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参考答案
单项选择
1.A 2.B 3.C 4.A 5.B 6.D 7.C 8.B 9.D 10.A 11.B 12.C 13.B 14.D 15.C
阅读理解
16.A 17.D 18.C 19.A 20.C 21.B 22.D 23.C 24.B 25.C 26.D 27.C 28.B 29.D 30.C
七选五
31.D 32.C 33.G 34.A 35.F
完形填空
36.C 37.B 38.D 39.B 40.A 41.C 42.B 43.A 44.D 45.A 46.C 47.A 48.C 49.C 50.A
语法填空
51.as 52. to study 53.which 54.jobs 55.teaching 56.a 57.importance 58.held 59.and 60.was established
书信范文
Dear Mike,
I’m writing to share my unforgettable experience of visiting Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Lab last Friday.
We first attended a professional lecture on the latest AI development. Then we experienced various high-tech products, including intelligent robots, AI painting, 3D printing and VR technology.
This visit amazed me greatly. I truly realize AI is changing our life in convenient and creative ways. It inspires me to learn more about technology in the future.
Yours,
Li Hua
续写范文
After about 20 minutes, I was too tired to carry on climbing the steep mountain. I was out of breath and wanted to give up. My father noticed my tiredness and encouraged me not to quit. He told me that perseverance leads to success. I took a deep breath and continued climbing with his company. Finally, we reached the top of the mountain. Seeing the beautiful scenery, I understood the value of persistence deeply.

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