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广东中山市2025-2026学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
一、阅读理解
Take a road trip through the best-loved sites of Australia and New Zealand. Start in Sydney, a lively city famous for the Opera House. Then drive to Uluru, an important place for local Aboriginal people. You can also go diving in the Great Barrier Reef, and take a walk in the quiet Daintree National Park.
In New Zealand, discover Maori culture, hot springs, volcanoes, and sandy beaches in North Island. Driving on to South Island, explore cultural cities such as Wellington and Christchurch. Plenty of natural wonders also await you: Kaikoura with rich sea and bird life, the great Fox Glacier, and the wonderful Fiordland.
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1．What can travelers do in New Zealand’s North Island
A．Explore local culture. B．Dive for colorful reefs.
C．Visit deserted beaches. D．Watch various rare birds.
2．How can you travel at your own pace according to this ad
A．Choose private vehicles. B．Contact the organizers.
C．Personalize your insurance. D．Adopt the sample itinerary.
3．Why is Option 2 more expensive than Option 1
A．Longer trip days. B．Higher season rates.
C．More meals included. D．Better accommodation.
The sun rises over Sanjiangyuan National Park, painting snow-capped peaks pale gold. Every 6:30 a.m., 49-year-old Tashi gets up, ready to patrol (巡逻) the vast highland. His wife prepares butter tea and tsampa for breakfast, while he checks his patrol bag: a tent, food, litter bags and a notebook for wildlife records.
Tashi has been a ranger (看守人) for four years, one of over 20,000 local Xizang people who have traded their traditional lifestyle for ecological protection. Before this job, he spent all his days looking after sheep on the grasslands. Now, his “sheep” is the entire highland ecosystem.
Patrolling Sanjiangyuan is never easy. The weather can change in an instant: a sunny morning can turn into a heavy snowstorm by noon. In summer, heavy rains wash away mountain roads; in winter, waist-deep snow buries vehicles and blocks paths. Tashi and his team never patrol alone — safety lies in numbers. They carry enough food to survive two nights in the wild, for they often cannot return home on time.
Last winter, Tashi and 10 teammates faced one of their hardest missions. A wild horse had wandered into a snow hole and become trapped. The team set out at dawn, walking for hours through knee-high snow. The wind cut through their clothes like a knife, and their boots froze solid. When they finally reached the horse, they spent three hours digging snow with their bare hands. By the time they freed the horse, their clothes were covered in ice, and their hands could barely move.
Despite hardships, Tashi loves his job. Being a ranger gives him a steady income and a sense of purpose. “We protect our home for future generations,” he said. “When I see a group of Tibetan antelopes running freely across the grassland, or a black-necked crane flying over a lake, all the tiredness disappears.”
4．What do we know about Tashi before he became a ranger
A．He rose early to clear litter. B．He was a tradesman in Xizang.
C．He lived by raising animals. D．He patrolled the national park daily.
5．What is the main reason that keeps Tashi’s team from returning home on time
A．Terrible weather. B．Disabled vehicles. C．Large team size. D．Lack of food.
6．Why is a wild horse mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To praise Tashi’s teamwork spirit. B．To illustrate the toughness of the job.
C．To reveal the rare wildlife in the park. D．To stress the cruel winter environment.
7．What does Tashi probably think of his own work
A．Lonely but free. B．Risky but well-paid. C．Easy but unstable. D．Tiring but rewarding.
Your mom warned you sitting too close to the screen wasn’t a good idea. It turns out she wasn’t entirely off the mark.
“Digital eye strain (眼疲劳)” is a real physical condition caused by spending two or more hours in front of a digital screen. Its common signs include dry eyes, headaches, as well as neck and shoulder pain. Nearly two thirds of American adults now suffer from digital eye strain due to long-time use of computers, tablets and cell phones.
It’s not hard to see why. For many of us, our phone screen is the first thing we see in the morning and the last at night. We spend hours on online files, social media and streaming content, and office work only increases our daily screen time as being planted in front of a screen is often a requirement of the job. One major hidden risk behind such heavy screen use is blue light from digital devices. Though natural blue light keeps people awake and focused, too much exposure to screen blue light can harm our eyes and overall health.
Thankfully, the harm of digital overuse is preventable. Simple lifestyle adjustments can bring obvious relief. The 20-20-20 rule is highly recommended: take a 20-second break every 20 minutes to look at something 20 feet away. Besides, you need to blink (眨眼) more consciously to avoid dry eyes. You can also adjust the size of the type or the brightness of your display and sit farther from your screen.
Professional eyewear also provides effective protection. Anti-reflective glasses decrease reflection from overhead lights and improve contrast, while the latest glasses can even block out blue light.
Technology has changed people’s way of life and work, yet vision health has fallen far behind. It is vital for modern people to raise awareness of screen-related eye risks and take protective measures, for, after all, everyone only has one set of eyes.
8．What does the underlined phrase “off the mark” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Impatient. B．Unfriendly. C．Inaccurate. D．Disapproving.
9．What can be inferred about blue light from paragraph 3
A．It has mixed effects. B．It hardly exists in nature.
C．It helps people sleep. D．It is vital for office work.
10．What do the measures mentioned in paragraph 4 show
A．Time repairs all wounds. B．Little things count.
C．Health outweighs wealth. D．Old habits die hard.
11．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A．To criticize digital lifestyles. B．To promote professional eyewear.
C．To warn against screen overuse. D．To explain the effects of blue light.
Graduation season is always full of speeches from successful graduates. They talk about their straight A grades, perfect college applications and dream job offers. These polished stories are repeated again and again, on school stages and social media. Rarely, however, do we hear from those who have faced setbacks (挫折) — students who failed exams, missed their target universities or struggled to find jobs after graduation.
Now, a new study suggests that these “failure stories” could be far more valuable to students than they are currently seen to be. Researchers from an American education institute found that sharing experiences of academic or career setbacks can reduce students’ fear of failure by nearly 70 percent. In their experiment, high school students hearing talks from schoolmates who had failed major exams reported 40 percent less exam anxiety than those exposed only to top performers’ experiences.
Crucially, the impact depends on how relatable the story is. The study found that students were most affected when the speaker shared not just the failure itself, but also the messy process of recovering from it. However, the research also noted that schools rarely train speakers to share their difficult life moments.
Still, the findings highlight a major gap in education’s approach to success. Even when schools claim to teach resilience (恢复力), they continue to celebrate only the “perfect” success stories. This one-sided focus creates a false idea that achievement is a straight path, making students feel ashamed when they face any setback.
Educators are still debating how to balance celebrating success and normalizing failure — but what they do know is that hiding setbacks harms students’ mental health. The new study suggests that inviting “unsuccessful” students to share could be a simple tool to build a healthier school culture. “These stories don’t discourage students,” says Dr. Maria Lopez, a psychologist who was not involved in the research. “They give them hope that it’s okay to not have everything figured out yet.”
12．How does the author present the problem in the first paragraph
A．By giving an example. B．By providing statistics.
C．By defining a concept. D．By making a comparison.
13．What determines the effectiveness of a failure story in reducing students’ anxiety
A．The speaker’s hard-won success. B．The bond felt by the students.
C．The training provided by the school. D．The messiness of the recovery.
14．What is Dr. Lopez’s attitude towards inviting failed students to share their experiences
A．Doubtful. B．Cautious. C．Supportive. D．Uninterested.
15．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．The Silent Value of Failure B．A Study on Graduation Speeches
C．Polished Stories From Losers D．Balance Between Success and Failure
In Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of China’s tech revolution, a quiet transformation is unfolding in local households. 16
For over a month, Long Mei has grown used to this unique partnership. 17 It moves steadily across the floor with flexible mechanical arms, arranging daily items in order and tying up garbage bags carefully. Working side by side, the two clean every corner of the house and turn messy rooms into neat and comfortable spaces.
18 However, the attempt turned out much better than expected. The robot stood quietly at the living room entrance, its camera scanning as it “observed” the space. When it noticed children’s toys on the floor, it methodically cleared obstacles, picking up the toys one by one from the outermost edge and placing them in a box. This “observe first, plan later” approach made Long see the robot not just as a machine, but as a “thoughtful helper.”
With time going by, the two have formed an efficient division of labor. The robot is responsible for repetitive tidying and simple cleaning work. 19 For Long Mei, the robot is never a threat to her job. On the contrary, it greatly eases her daily workload.
This special human-and-robot team has left a deep impression on many residents. They think the new housekeeping model is convenient and considerate. 20 There is good reason to anticipate more such smart helpers in ordinary people’s daily life in the near future.
A．The silver robot is about 1.5 meters tall.
B．Long takes charge of tough and delicate tasks.
C．A robot is able to do many simple daily chores.
D．People are more willing to try this high-tech service.
E．They are willing to accept this new form of home service.
F．Long felt curious and unsure when first working with the robot.
G．At the center of this change is a cleaner working alongside a robot.
二、完形填空
During my high school years, my parents took my brother and me to Santa Cruz for our first whale watching trip. 21 , I was not expecting to spot any whales, for it seemed 22 to see one leap out of the water right before us.
Leaning against the side of the 23 , I tried not to think about how far we were from land. Though I felt 24 at first, the fresh sea wind brushing my face as the boat sailed far into the ocean soon cheered me up. 25 the vast sea, I suddenly heard my brother shout “Whales!” I could hardly believe my 26 . I joined other passengers 27 the water anxiously, and soon caught sight of a whale’s fin (鳍). More whales 28 one after another, and the boat stopped for us to 29 them. I was totally amazed, as if everything around me 30 to exist, leaving only the magnificent 31 .
It was my whole family’s first close 32 with such wonderful natural beauty. It changed my 33 of nature. I felt truly blessed to observe whales in their natural habitat, an 34 far more impressive than any staged show. Will I ever 35 a whale again in my life I don’t know, but I sure hope so.
21．A．Honestly B．Similarly C．Gradually D．Fortunately
22．A．insecure B．incredible C．unpleasant D．unlikely
23．A．car B．boat C．fence D．platform
24．A．excited B．curious C．panicked D．dangerous
25．A．Diving into B．Staring at C．Floating on D．Swimming in
26．A．ears B．eyes C．brother D．parents
27．A．kicking B．leaving C．scanning D．drinking
28．A．attacked B．escaped C．migrated D．surfaced
29．A．avoid B．watch C．rescue D．catch
30．A．happened B．needed C．seemed D．ceased
31．A．creatures B．survivors C．landscapes D．performances
32．A．conflict B．adventure C．encounter D．interaction
33．A．view B．dream C．choice D．taste
34．A．achievement B．assignment C．experience D．exposure
35．A．save B．meet C．study D．forgive
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。
Wearing Hanfu clothing, drinking warm water, and enjoying hot pot have become must-do experiences for many travelers to China, while “becoming Chinese” has turned into 36 popular online trend.
During this year’s Spring Festival, visitors from more than 160 countries and regions traveled to China, 37 (explore) over 300 cities nationwide. In 2025, the number of inbound tourist arrivals 38 (exceed) 150 million. Behind these figures lies a growing global interest in China. Rather than 39 (mere) visiting iconic landmarks, many foreign tourists now seek 40 (experience) China’s way of life by engaging with local communities.
This enthusiasm comes from appreciation for China’s rich culture, whose appeal lies 41 ordinary daily moments like savoring (品尝) regional cuisine, experiencing the ancient wisdom of Tui Na and Baduanjin, or taking a high-speed train ride. Through these moments, foreigners see a vivid China, one 42 (root) in its 5,000-year civilization and guided by values including self-improvement, inclusiveness, integrity, and harmony 43 shape everyday life.
By expanding its visa-free (免签证) policies, China is engaging with the world more openly 44 ever before. The growing popularity of the “becoming Chinese” trend reflects the country’s rising confidence and 45 (open). As China has entered the 15th Five-Year Plan period, it continues to share its magnificent landscapes, splendid culture, long history, as well as the joys of daily Chinese life.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，在某社交平台上看到英国网友Sam发的帖子。请结合自身经历，跟帖发表你的看法，内容包括：
（1）你的观点；
（2）你的经历。
Sam Two hours ago
I don’t see the point of so many high school students doing volunteer work. It feels like a waste of time that brings no real growth at all.
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I am Li Hua from China.
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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。
“What will you donate to poor children in the countryside ” Lily’s voice echoed (回荡) through the school loudspeakers. She was announcing the school’s donation campaign, calling on all students to prepare meaningful gifts for the kids at Yunling Primary School in western China before the end of the month.
After finishing the announcement, Lily ended the broadcast. Leaning back in her chair, she sank into deep thought. “What can I give them ” she asked herself. She pictured children living in remote western areas and wondered what they truly needed. Toys and storybooks were nice yet far too common. She thought hard but came up with nothing suitable. She grew upset, fearing she would never think of a unique present.
When her hand accidentally brushed against the microphone, an idea struck her — her voice! Yes, her voice. She had a sweet voice, was skilled at reading aloud, and could bring stories to life vividly. Besides, she spoke fluent English and could tell English stories in a lively way.
“That’s the perfect gift!” Lily jumped with joy and shared her idea with the other members of the school radio station. All of them liked the idea. They quickly formed a recording team, with some recording Chinese stories and others English ones.
In the following days, Lily and her teammates devoted themselves fully to the task. They carefully selected warm, uplifting Chinese and English stories about growth, including inspiring tales of hardworking dream chasers and gentle classic stories that encourage bravery and perseverance (毅力). They practiced repeatedly, correcting each other’s pronunciation and refining every detail.
After days of hard work, they completed all the recordings. Since the files were too large to send through WeChat, they copied them to a USB drive (U盘) and mailed it to Yunling Primary School along with other students’ gifts. They waited anxiously, hoping this special gift would bring warmth and joy to those children.
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。
A month later, the radio station received a parcel containing the same USB and a letter.
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Listening to the kids’ songs on the USB, Lily and her teammates felt deeply touched.
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《广东中山市2025-2026学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题》参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A B D C A B D C A B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 C D B C A G A F B E
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 A D B C B A C D B D
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 A C A C B
1．A 2．B 3．D
4．C 5．A 6．B 7．D
8．C 9．A 10．B 11．C
12．D 13．B 14．C 15．A
16．G 17．A 18．F 19．B 20．E
21．A 22．D 23．B 24．C 25．B 26．A 27．C 28．D 29．B 30．D 31．A 32．C 33．A 34．C 35．B
36．a 37．exploring 38．exceeded 39．merely 40．to experience 41．in 42．rooted 43．that/which 44．than 45．openness
46．I am Li Hua from China. I totally disagree with your opinion. In my view, volunteer work is never a waste of time, but a precious experience that helps teenagers grow greatly.
Last winter vacation, I took part in community volunteer work. I helped clean up the community park and offered help to elderly residents. During the process, I learned to cooperate with others and became more patient and responsible. Besides, I truly realized the value of devotion and gained precious social experience.
Volunteer work not only shapes our character but broadens our horizons. It indeed brings us lifelong benefits.
47．参考答案：
A month later, the radio station received a parcel containing the same USB and a letter. It was a reply from the kids at Yunling Primary School. Lily opened the letter excitedly, which said they were totally fascinated by the vivid Chinese and English stories. The school played the recordings during breaks every day. The sweet voices not only brightened their spare time but also encouraged them to be more confident and passionate about learning. To show their sincere gratitude, the children recorded cheerful original songs and saved them on the USB.
Listening to the kids’ songs on the USB, Lily and her teammates felt deeply touched. The simple and sincere melodies warmed their hearts greatly. They soon broadcast the beautiful songs over the school radio. Warm smiles appeared on every student’s face as the music spread across the campus. This special gift built a precious bond between the two schools. It taught everyone that small kindness can bridge distant places and pass on endless warmth and love.
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