2025-2026年广东广州高二下册期末英语试卷(含答案)

1、________ they choose Chinese company is that China has the most advanced technology of high speed railway in the world.

A.When B.That

C.Where D.Why

2、In many countries in the world, breakfast is a snack _____ a meal, but the traditional English breakfast is a full meal.

A.less than B.better than C.other than D.rather than

3、The travel agency will make all the arrangements for you. ______ you can organize your transport on your own.

A.Furthermore B.Similarly

C.Instead D.Alternatively

4、The course normally attracts 200 students per year, ______ up to half will be from overseas.

A. of whom   B. for whom   C. with which   D. in which

5、Sun Yang said he would appeal against the CAS decision, ________, to the public’s surprise, banned him from competition for eight years.

A.where B.when C.as D.which

6、From the newspaper report， we learn about the stories of many who returned to Wuhan for Spring Festival in January and was ______ there due to the city lockdown.

A.caught up B.set up C.held up D.brought up

7、It rained heavily in the south, _________ serious flooding in several provinces.

A．caused

B．causing

C．having caused

D．to cause

8、 John told me he’d like to go hiking with me, his voice _______joy.

A. was heavy with   B. heavy with

C. was full of    D. full with

9、We ______ be careful with the words we say when we are angry.

A. may   B. can   C. might   D. should

10、 ______ from this point, the problem presents no easy solution.

A. See B. To see C. Seen   D. Seeing

11、Our village is making efforts to _________its development pattern to promote green growth.

A.squeeze B.compromise C.transform D.differentiate

12、Some insects_______ the colour of their surrounding to protect themselves.

A．taken in

B．take off

C．take on

D．take out

13、Was it in June 2016 ______ Shanghai Disney land ______ you have been dreaming of visiting was opened to the public.

A.when; that B.that; which C.that; where D.when; where

14、The basic model function of the hero seems to remain constant, ______ the precise qualities of hero may vary over time.

A.in case B.as if C.so that D.even though

15、   laborers can be released from ting and repetitive task on the production line by industrial robots.

A.Artificial B.Authentic C.Innovative D.Manual

16、It's an either-or situation-you can take on-line classes at home or have classes in the school, but you can't do_________.

A.others B.both C.another D.either

17、It is obvious to the students _____________they should get well prepared for their future.

A.as B.that

C.which D.whether

18、What I finally believe is that it's of no importance ______ others think about you，and what matters most is the attitude of your own .

A.what B.how

C.that D.way

19、The new law states that people _______drive after drinking alcohol.

A．wouldn’t

B．needn’t

C．won’t

D．mustn’t

20、People may think that dinosaurs were big, green with hard skin covering their bodies. But in fact, it seems that dinosaurs appeared very different from________ we think.

A．which

B．that

C．who

D．what

21、   Stanley Martin Lieber was born in Manhattan, NY on December 28, 1922.Upon graduating from De Witt Clinton High School, the 16-year-old boy was hired at what was then called Timely Comics. The company was best known for inexpensive fiction, or magazines. In 1941, when given his first chance to author a story—a short text for Captain America, he signed his name as “Stan Lee”. However, the pseudonym stuck, and soon after, became his legal name.

Promoted to the editor of the comic book division at the age of 19, Lee spent the next decade writing a variety of styles. In the late 1950s, knowing his common writing career, Lee was considering leaving when he was asked to create a superhero character to compete with DC Comics’ successful Justice League.

Lee partnered Jack Kirby to launch the Fantastic Four. The comic book was an instant hit, leading to the development of other superhero characters such as Iron Man, and Spider-man. Unlike previous superheroes who were described as perfect, Lee’s creations were provided with human faults, thus making them more related to fans.

In 1972, Lee, by then the publisher of marvel, gave up editorial control to spend time promoting the company. While television shows featuring Marvel characters like Spider-Man and the Hulk did well, achieving success on the big screen proved difficult. It was not until 2000 with the release of The X-man, starring Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, lan Mekellen, and Halle Berry, that Marvels superheroes became a hit on the big screen. This was also the first time Lee had began the much- -loved tradition of making cameo (客串演出) appearances in the movies. In 2009, the Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel and lifted up the superhero world further with summer blockbusters like The Avengers.

Though Lee is no longer with us, his larger-than-life personality, fun-loving wit, and charm will be remembered for generations to come.

【1】Which word can replace the underlined word “pseudonym” in Paragraph 1?

A.Pen name. B.Fiction.

C.Text. D.Company.

【2】Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A.All the superheroes Lee created were perfect.

B.Lee was asked to cooperate with Justice league.

C.Marvel was bought by Walt Disney Company in 2009.

D.The comic book Fantastic Four was a complete failure.

【3】What is the fourth paragraph mainly about?

A.The success of Stanley Martin s comic books.

B.Stanley Martins first appearance in the movies.

C.Stanley Martins decision to create his own company.

D.Stanley Martin s devotion to moving his company to a higher rank.

【4】Where is this passage most likely from?

A.a biography. B.A diary.

C.A guide book. D.A book review.

22、   The genetics of human eye color is much more complex than previously thought. according to a new study published recently.

An international team of researchers led by King’s College London and Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam have identified 50 new genes for eye color in the largest genetic study of its kind to date. The study, published in Science Advances, involved the genetic analysis of almost 195,000 people across Europe and Asia.

These findings will help to improve the understanding of eye diseases such as pigmentary glaucoma and ocular albinism, where eye pigment (色素) levels play a role. In addition, the team found that eye color in Asians with different shades of brown is genetically similar to eye color in Europeans ranging from dark brown to light blue.

This study builds on previous research in which scientists had identified a dozen genes linked to eye color, believing there to be many more. Previously, scientists thought that variation in eye color was controlled by one or two genes only, with brown eyes dominant (显性的) over blue eyes.

Co-senior author Dr Pirro Hysi, King’s College London, said: “The findings are exciting because they bring us to a step closer to understanding the genes that cause one of the most striking features of the human faces, which has mystified (使困感) generations throughout our history. This will improve our understanding of many diseases that we know are associated with specific pigmentation levels.”

Co-senior author Dr Manfred Kayser, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, said: “This study delivers the genetic knowledge needed to improve eye colour prediction from DNA as already applied in anthropological (人类学的) and forensic (法医的) studies, but with limited accuracy for the non-brown and non-blue eye colours.”

【1】What does Paragraph 3 talk about?

A．The result and significance of the new study.

B．The key role eye pigment plays in eye discases.

C．The detailed progress of the newly-published study.

D．The difference in eye colors of Asians and Europeans.

【2】What’s Dr. Pirro Hysi’s attitude towards the new findings?

A．Critical.

B．Disappointed.

C．Skeptical.

D．Supportive.

【3】Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．Scientists used to believe that eye color depended on a variety of genes.

B．Dr. Manfred Kayser identifies that the study can be applied to all eye colors.

C．Published in Science Advances, the study analyzed about 195,000 people globally.

D．The research which identified 50 new genes for eye color is the biggest of its kind so far.

【4】What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．Eye pigment levels are inked most eye diseases.

B．A new study found eye colors may be inked with many genes.

C．International scientists conduced a genetic analysis of eye colors and diseases.

D．Studies showed eye colors of Asians were different from those of Europeans.

23、   It has become a habit for many of us. When you're tired of online shopping, you head to the bathroom to do your best makeup for the perfect selfie(自拍)for Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or all of the above. When you're ready, you hold up your phone and, in an instant, snap(拍照)。

But have you ever wondered what's behind your burning desire to self-document?Most people would say that this is a way to express themselves and perhaps make them become more confident of themselves. But the moment you upload that picture, it's no longer yours to judge. Instead, you pass on that power to the online world.

While you may think that your growing collection of selfies attracts people, quite the opposite may be true. A recent study was conducted on a total of 238 people in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. 77%of the people surveyed admitted to regularly taking selfies. Interestingly, 82% of people said that they would rather see fewer selfies on social media. In other words, we like taking selfies but seriously dislike looking at other people's selfies online.

This research finds that there is a big difference between how we see our own selfies and how we judge other people's pictures. It suggests that we are comfortable with the selfies we post since we believe they are obviously not serious or vain, but we think everyone else is an egoist(自我主义者)for doing the very same thing. After all, we are able to separate our own selfies from the sea of them online and naturally think that ours are the only authentic ones.

So, the next time you reach for your phone and take a selfie picture, consider this: The people around you may not  need another carefully planned snap of your face. Instead, you might be better off, giving it a break and calling off the selfie photo today. While you're at it, make sure you never post these pictures on social media either.

【1】What is most people's idea on taking their own selfies according to the text?

A.It's a good way to keep others informed of their life.

B.It costs less money than shopping online for makeup.

C.It's a way of self-expression and building confidence.

D.It can help them keep a record of their daily routines.

【2】How do other people feel about our online selfies that we consider attractive?

A.They actually take great interest in them.

B.They envy our life after appreciating them.

C.They are likely unwilling to see them online.

D.They hardly make annoying reviews on them.

【3】Why do we regard others as egoists for taking selfies?

A.They are not serious but vain in nature.

B.We don't think their selfies are authentic.

C.We are too proud to acknowledge others.

D.They hate getting their selfies polished.

【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.Approaches to resisting taking selfies.

B.Concerns over posting selfies online.

C.Doubts about contradictory thoughts.

D.Suggestions on dealing with selfies.

24、   Writing contests are a great way for high school students to showcase their creative skills. Here are some of the top free writing contests for high school students.

Young Lions Fiction Contest

Award Amount: $10,000

Deadline: Usually in September

The Young Lions Fiction Contest was established in 2001 by the New York Public Library. Five finalists are recognized, with one taking home the grand prize of $10,000. To qualify, the author must be 25 or younger and submit a novel or a collection of short stories.

53-Word Story Contest

Award: Publication in Prime Number Magazine

Deadline: 21st of each month

Hosted by Prime Number Magazine, writers are put to the test and have to respond to a prompt (提示) with a 53-word story. The prompt changes each month, and the responses must be 53 words exactly. Only stories are permitted and only one submission per writer per month is allowed.

Signet Essay Contest

Award Amount: $1,000 to be used towards your higher education

Deadline: April 22, 2021

I£ you are a Wuthering Heights fan, then the Signet Essay Contest is the one for you. Five high school juniors or seniors can win an award for their two to three — page essays. You must select one of the five prompts1 based on the events and characters in Wuthering Heights.

Ocean Awareness Contest

Award Amount: Scholarships up to $1,500

Deadline: June 15, 2021

The Ocean Awareness Contest aims to recognize writers while raising awareness about the climate crisis. Students can submit visual art, film or music. Each category has specific qualifications, so make sure to check.

【1】How many people can get the grand prize in Young Lions Fiction Contest?

A．One.

B．Five.

C．Six.

D．Ten.

【2】What is special about the 53-Word Story Contest?

A．It is held on the last day of each month.

B．The participants can choose any topic.

C．It awards winners a large sum of money.

D．The entry must contain exactly 53 words.

【3】What do the four contests have in common?

A．They are all free of charge.

B．They provide scholarships.

C．They accept various forms of works.

D．They center on environmental issues.

25、Apple has announced a plan to become carbon neutral（碳中和）by 2030. This new commitment ______ that by 2030, every Apple product sold will have net zero climate ______ .

"Business have a great ______ to help build a more positive ______ ," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. “The innovations（创新）powering our environmental journey are not only ______   for the planet—they've ______ us to make our products more energy-efficient and bring new sources of ______ energy. Climate action can bring a ______ age of innovative technology, job creation, and long-lasting economic ______ . With our commitment to carbon neutrality, we hope more and more companies will ______ us and create a much larger ______ .”

Apple's 2020 Environmental Progress Report has announced it plans to ______ emissions（排放物）by 75% by 2030. The company's 10-year climate roadmap will lower emissions by continuing to increase the ______ of low-carbon and recycled ______ in its products, innovate its product recycling, and ______ products to be as energy-efficient as possible.

Apple and 10 of its suppliers in China are spending nearly $300 million ______ projects to produce1 billion watts of renewable energy, which has generated（激发）commitments from over 70 suppliers to use 100% renewable energy. Once completed, these commitments will ______ over 14.3 million metric tons of CO2 emissions each year. Apple also ______ to help protect forests and ecosystems in Kenya and Colombia, in partnership with Conservation International.

The company's complete plan and how it measures its carbon footprint can be ______ in its Environmental Progress Report. ______ on its supplier commitments can also be found there.

【1】

A．imagines

B．doubts

C．proves

D．means

【2】

A．protection

B．pollution

C．control

D．deal

【3】

A．right

B．need

C．opportunity

D．plan

【4】

A．future

B．habit

C．relationship

D．market

【5】

A．slow

B．good

C．easy

D．risky

【6】

A．helped

B．followed

C．allowed

D．trained

【7】

A．traditional

B．free

C．additional

D．clean

【8】

A．tough

B．long

C．new

D．similar

【9】

A．slowdown

B．uncertainty

C．growth

D．demand

【10】

A．lead

B．join

C．visit

D．question

【11】

A．quantity

B．brand

C．part

D．change

【12】

A．reduce

B．improve

C．keep

D．quicken

【13】

A．use

B．share

C．size

D．price

【14】

A．wastes

B．tools

C．systems

D．materials

【15】

A．prefer

B．design

C．show

D．consider

【16】

A．saving

B．finding

C．developing

D．choosing

【17】

A．measure

B．avoid

C．increase

D．achieve

【18】

A．regretted

B．failed

C．promised

D．remembered

【19】

A．corrected

B．completed

C．applied

D．seen

【20】

A．Progress

B．Destruction

C．Struggles

D．Confidence

26、Directions: Read the following three passages. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Should You Disinfect Your Online Shopping?

People who are self-isolating are increasingly relying on grocery deliveries. This raises a new worry: whether delivered goods carry the new coronavirus. Research suggests it can spread via particles in the air, but also via surfaces. How long can the virus survive and how can we protect ourselves?

COVID-19 is a respiratory（呼吸道的）illness and is largely transmitted via drops in the air from coughing or sneezing, says John Lednicky at the University of Florida. The new virus has also been found to persist on surfaces. A team led by Vincent Munster at the US National Institute of persist on surfaces. A team led by Vincent Munster at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in Montana found it may survive on plastic and stainless steel for up to 72 hours.

But other research suggests the coronaviruses that cause SARS and MERS can persist on metal, glass and plastic for up to nine days. Research by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggested that traces of the new coronavirus could be on surfaces for even longer; its RNA was detected in cabins of people who had vacated the Diamond Princess cruise ship 17 days earlier, including those without symptoms.

This doesn't necessarily mean these virus particles could still infect other people, says Lednicky. How long virus particles remain active depends on various factors. Those coughed or sneezed out may be covered in a layer of mucus（黏液）that helps them survive longer. Surface survival may also be affected by UV light, which can destroy the ability of some viruses to reinfect us. Heat and higher humidity can also inactivate viruses.

Is it worth trying to disinfect your shopping? Lednicky doesn't think so. Most household cleaning products won't kill coronaviruses, he says. Even if you use one that does, you're unlikely to be able to clean every nook and cranny of, for example, a bunch of grapes. It is more practical to practise social distancing and good personal hygiene, he says.