广西南宁市西大附属学校2025-2026学年下学期高二期末英语试题（含答案）

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1.What is Sophie’s attitude towards the man’s suggestionA. Uninterested. B. Favorable. C. Puzzled.【答案】B2.What do both speakers agree onA. Gas-powered cars’ huge popularity.B. Electric cars’ benefit to the environment.C. BYD’s outstanding car-making techniques.【答案】B3.Why does the woman prefer the traditional marketA. The groceries are fresher. B. It is more convenient. C. The prices are lower.【答案】A4.Where does the conversation probably take placeA. At a supermarket. B. At a train station. C. At the cinema.【答案】C5.What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. Some friends’ hobbies. B. A new park’s attractions. C. Their weekend plans.【答案】C6. When will the party be heldA. On December 31st. B. On January 1st. C. On January 2nd.7. What will the speakers do nextA. Check the calendar. B. Advertise the party. C. Invite some students.【答案】6. A 7. B【答案】8. A 9. B 10. B【答案】11. C 12. B 13. A【答案】14. A 15. A 16. C【答案】17. A 18. B 19. B 20. C【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D【答案】28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B【答案】32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B【答案】36. B 37. F 38. E 39. G 40. C【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. A 45. D 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. B 55. D【答案】56. serving57. To preserve58. advanced59. is examined60. which 61. equally62. decorated63. a 64. tomitment【答案】Dear Mike,I hope this email finds you well. Thank you for sharing me with your worries about using AI for English essays. After careful consideration, here is what I think.While AI boosts efficiency and language skills, relying too heavily on it risks slowing your growth. For one thing, writing isn’t just creating text — it’s a journey to develop critical thinking, creativity, and self-expression. For another, letting AI draft essays for you takes away chances to promote your ability to improve vocabulary and polish sentences. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you should organize your ideas first, and then turn to AI for grammar checks or inspiration, which enables you to develop skills while using tech’s benefits. Never forget: AI amplifies your potential but can’t replace your originality.Stay curious, and trust your potential! Feel free to discuss it further.Yours,Li Hua【答案】On the fourth day in the basement, my mother came to me with good news. She said they’d found the spider in the hallway — alive. They had carefully taken it outside. A wave of relief washed over me, followed by something unexpected: curiosity. I asked if they had killed it. She replied that they hadn’t, explaining that even the smallest creatures deserved respect. She suggested that instead of fearing them, we could learn to live with them. Her words stuck with me. That night, after an inner struggle, I returned to my bed.The other day, I researched spiders on the Internet and learned they help control pests and rarely pose a threat. I even gathered the courage to observe them from a distance, appreciating their role in nature. Slowly, I realized something important: fear shrinks when met with understanding. My parents’ kindness — and that little spider — helped me take my first step toward courage. Now, though I’ll never love bugs, I can share my story to remind others that even the deepest fears can soften, one small step at a time. Courage is not the end of fear, but the start of befriending it.广西南宁市西大附属学校2025-2026学年下学期高二期末英语试题(考试时间120分钟 满分150分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1.What is Sophie’s attitude towards the man’s suggestionA. Uninterested. B. Favorable. C. Puzzled.2.What do both speakers agree onA. Gas-powered cars’ huge popularity.B. Electric cars’ benefit to the environment.C. BYD’s outstanding car-making techniques.3.Why does the woman prefer the traditional marketA. The groceries are fresher. B. It is more convenient. C. The prices are lower.4.Where does the conversation probably take placeA. At a supermarket. B. At a train station. C. At the cinema.5.What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. Some friends’ hobbies. B. A new park’s attractions. C. Their weekend plans.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。6. When will the party be heldA. On December 31st. B. On January 1st. C. On January 2nd.7. What will the speakers do nextA. Check the calendar. B. Advertise the party. C. Invite some students.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。8. What does Jane Smith want to doA. Book a room. B. Buy plane tickets. C. Reserve concert seats.9. How much will Jane Smith payA. $300. B. $270. C. $240.10. What is Jane Smith required to offer nowA. Her ID card. B. Her phone number. C. Her sister’s full name.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。11. What will Tom call Mr. Wang forA. Making an appointment. B. Inquiring about a hospital. C. Asking for sick leave.12. Why will the mother take Tom to the community hospitalA. It is more professional. B. It is more convenient. C. It is more affordable.13. How does Tom sound at the end of the conversationA. Convinced. B. Confused. C. Unsatisfied.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。14. What does the man think about the animal showsA. They’re cruel to the animals.B. They’re useful to understand animals.C. They’re helpful for human-animal relationship.15. What do we know about the animal showA. It charges no extra fees. B. It occurs every weekend. C. It prohibits taking photos.16. What will the woman do nextA. Book tickets online. B. Look for her phone. C. Visit Maria in person.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. What kind of transportation does the speaker prefer for most domestic travelA. High-speed trains. B. Buses and subways. C. Planes.18. What is the main benefit of high-speed trains according to the speakerA. They have a strict security standard.B. The stations are conveniently located.C. Trains hardly delay due to the weather.19. What is the speaker’s suggestion to travelersA. Get prepared for the possibility of change.B. Make sensible arrangements beforehand.C. Try as many modes of transport as possible.20. What is the speaker’s intention of giving the talkA. To offer tips on taking an enjoyable trip.B. To encourage people to take domestic trips.C. To share his favorite modes of transportation.第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)AHow to spend a weekend in San AntonioSet in the heart of south-central Texas, where great plains meet green rolling hills, San Antonio is one of the oldest cities in the pared with other US cities, San Antonio has its unique charm. Despite its ever-expanding reach, the city’s maintained a unique small-town feel, supported by a strong sense of community, as well as Southern hospitality. Here’s how to spend a couple of culture- and history-filled days in San Antonio.Day 1: Downtown discoveryMorning Before exploring San Antonio’s Historic Market Square—the largest Mexican market in the US, get stuck into the handmade food at Mi Tierra.Afternoon Take a boat tour to see architectural highlights and then visit The Alamo to learn about one of the US’s most famous battles.Evening Plan an early dinner at The Esquire Tavern, known for its selection of local beers. Then join a two-mile twilight walking tour which uncovers San Antonio’s past through storytelling. Afterwards, wrap up the day with a stay at the main plaza (广场) to see the San Fernando Cathedral’s external walls, where impressive light and imagery are projected.Day 2: Caves & cultureMorning Arrive early at La Panadería to beat the queues that often snake around the block. After enjoying the classics such as Mexican sweet bread and chicken sandwiches there, head to Natural Bridge Caverns to see incredible rock formations.Afternoon Enjoy a classic Texas barbecue meal at Pinkerton’s, and then walk the meal off with a visit to Hopscotch, a well-known art gallery.Evening Spend your evening exploring the Pearl, a restored brewery complex (啤酒厂建筑群), shop for gifts at Pullman Market, and have dinner at Southerleigh.21. What makes San Antonio stand out from other US citiesA. Its natural landscapes.B. Its time-honored history.C. Its speedy city expansion.D. Its welcoming atmosphere.22. What is the recommended way to end Day 1A. Tasting local beers.B. Going on a shopping tour.C. Watching a nightly light show.D. Visiting the San Fernando Cathedral.23. What might be La PanaderíaA. A food museum.B. A highly rated bakery.C. A rock-themed scenic spot.D. A cafe in Natural Bridge Caverns.BIt’s my least favorite time of the year: a few weeks after class ends, when I read online evaluations of my teaching and me as a person. I’ve been judged for my clothing choices — “too casual” if I wear jeans and a sweater, “unnecessarily formal” if I wear a business suit. Some students have faulted me for assigning too much work, whereas others claim I don’t assign enough for them to learn anything. Even my facial expressions aren’t safe.I love teaching and want to help my students unlock their full potential. When I got the feedback, every unkind word was a blow to my spirit, leaving me questioning my worth. My goal of being universally liked as a good professor seemed to slip away.As I gained experience teaching different classes across different institutions, though, I realized that the same quality that made me some students’ “best professor” was exactly what others found “annoying” or made my class “a waste of time”. I can’t be universally liked.Then I received a handwritten card from a former student. He admitted he had once hated my class and even me. Nothing I could have said back then would have changed his mind. Yet in that same note, the student thanked me for refusing to let him fade into the background and for holding onto hope for him when he’d lost it himself.Reading those words, I understood that I don’t have to give a hoot about other people’s opinions or prejudice. My focus should be on staying true to myself and being the best professor I can be.I learned to distinguish constructive input from unnecessary attacks or irrelevant ments about my “bubbly” nature, such as how much I smile or what I wear, do not help me grow, and I can treat them as noise. In contrast, constructive feedback about how team assignments affect students’ stress motivates me to improve.Now I’m certain the true lasting impact of an educator isn’t written in glowing evaluations or universal approval. It’s etched in the lives we touch, the minds we challenge, and the hearts we inspire.24. What initially discouraged the author as a teacherA. Students’ critical comments.B. Unexpectedly heavy workload.C. The pressure to build relationships.D. The highly competitive environment.25. What key insight did the author gain through teaching experiencesA. Rushing leads to failure.B. Every coin has two sides.C. No song can please all ears.D. Four eyes see more than two.26. What does the underlined part “give a hoot about” in paragraph 5 meanA. Take the place of. B. Pay attention to.C. Take a taste for. D. Give away with.27. Which of the following is the best title for the textA. Becoming a Universally Loved Professor.B. Pursuing the True Value of Online Evaluations.C. Handling Student Feedback: A Teacher’s Guide.D. Beyond Approval: Rediscovering the Heart of Teaching.CIn the last 20 30 years, a specific way of thinking has become popular in modern business culture. This idea focused heavily on being very fast. Silicon Valley “disruptors” like Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) and Travis Kalanick (Uber) attracted a new generation of business owners and managers with an attractive idea for success: move fast and break things.This approach to business certainly works in the short term. It’s an extremely competitive attitude where business deals are a zero sum game: I win, you lose. But it focuses on growth at any and all costs, often at the expense of long term stability. The rise of artificial intelligence is destroying certain business models, seemingly overnight. For example, Chegg, an online education company, has seen its stock drop nearly 90% this year because free AI tools like ChatGPT have interrupted its model for growth.A new mentality is emerging in response to this short term focus: slow down and build things that last. Clearly, it will face an uphill battle. The counterforce to this long term behavior is obvious: markets. We live in a crisis of short term thinking, and markets are the cause. Markets prioritize short term decision making and put too much pressure to meet the next quarter’s expectations.An example we’re all familiar with is the media. The media is an industry that should operate with a long term vision, as its primary mission is to educate and inform the public. And yet, over the last couple of decades, there’s sufficient evidence to suggest it has submitted to short term pressure, using attention grabbing headlines and breaking news to drive immediate engagement.Despite these challenges, there are opportunities for long term thinkers. Jeff Bezos is a main example of a leader who prioritized long term thinking. He focused on what doesn’t change, such as people’s desire for more choices and lower prices, and built Amazon with long term sustainability in mind.Ultimately, the end of the “move fast and break things” era signals a broader cultural shift towards stability, quality, and thoughtful innovation. The companies of tomorrow will be defined not by how quickly they rise, but by how well they last.28. What is a key feature of the “move fast and break things” business modelA. Pursuing immediate gains.B. Reducing the existing business profit.C. Focusing on technological innovation.D. Specializing in making top quality products.29. What does the author intend to express by the example of CheggA. Education companies are badly affected by AI tools.B. Long term growth is impossible without ChatGPT.C. Short term thinking can’t guarantee long term success.D. Being competitive doesn’t make a company successful.30. What can we learn about the media from the textA. It fails to grab people’s attention.B. It has been focused on long term visions.C. It functions well in educating the public.D. It has been trapped in a short term mentality.31. What can be the suitable title for the textA. Jeff Bezos’ Success StoryB. Slow Down and Build to LastC. Accept AI and Manage CrisisD. The Zero Sum Growth ConceptDParrots have long amazed people with their ability to mimic (模仿) human speech, but new research shows their brains do more than just mimic speech. Researchers found that budgerigars, small, brightly-coloured parrots also called budgies, have special brain areas for vocal production that are very similar to the brain structures humans use for speech.To investigate how budgies process and produce sounds, study co-author Michael Long and his colleague Zetian Yang put tiny measuring devices into the birds’ brains. They focused on a brain region known as the anterior arcopallium (AAC), which plays a critical role in controlling vocal output. The researchers monitored individual nerve cells while the birds vocalized. Each sound the budgies made was linked to specific patterns of brain activity. By carefully mapping the brain activity, the scientists could see how the budgies’ brains work in real time to produce complex sounds.The findings in budgies contrast sharply with what scientists have observed in zebra finches, a species of songbird that, unlike budgerigars, does not engage in vocal mimicry. In zebra finches, vocalizations appear to be represented as rigid, fixed patterns of complex neural activity, making it difficult for them to adjust their learned songs. In budgerigars, however, the AAC allows for much more adaptable speech patterns, similar to those seen in humans. In humans, speech works in a similar way — specific neural patterns in the brain correspond to various muscle movements in the lips and tongue.The research has potential evolutionary significance. The similarities between human and budgerigar brains suggest these two species may have developed comparable neural strategies for vocal learning. Scientists refer to this as convergent evolution (趋同进化), in which different species independently develop similar structures or features to solve the same problems. The research could have practical applications for human health. By better understanding how the AAC organizes vocal output in budgerigars, researchers hope to gain new insights into human speech disorders, such as aphasia and Parkinson’s disease, which can damage a person’s ability to produce language.32. What is newly revealed about budgiesA. They copy their followers’ speech.B. They can make human-like sounds.C. Their brains have human-like vocal centers.D. Their vocal ability differs from that of other parrots.33. Why were tiny measuring devices placed into budgies’ brainsA. To monitor their sound changes.B. To quickly locate the AAC region.C. To measure the loudness of their calls.D. To study the AAC’s role in vocal output.34. Which of the following is an example of “convergent evolution”A. Bats and eagles develop wings for flight.B. Humans and chimps share 98% DNA.C. Many trees lose leaves in autumn.D. Wolves and foxes have thick fur.35. What is a potential practical application of the researchA. Designing advanced social software.B. Developing treatment for speech disorders.C. Enhancing foreign language teaching efficiency.D. Producing effective Parkinson’s prevention drugs.第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Choosing a college major is an important decision for many students. It can be easy for some, as they may have already decided on their major when selecting a college. ____36____ According to official data from the U.S., 30% of undergraduates have changed their major at least once. While this change is common, it can lead to the loss of time, money, and opportunities.During my doctoral research, I studied students’ experiences with changing their majors. I found many students become confused about their majors due to a fear of failure or discouraging feedback from others. So, what can college students do when faced with such an important decision ____37____Making a career plan can help you succeed in your chosen major. When doing this, think about the career you want and the academic steps needed to get there. ____38____ This self-knowledge can help you choose a career you want. Then set a specific career goal and work backward to define the actionable steps you’ll take in college to achieve it.____39____ Some students may realize they’re not suited for the field they have chosen after gaining hands-on experience. To avoid this, it’s important to get more details about the job you are interested in pursuing. Ask professionals about the job’s daily work and potential pros and cons.Don’t let initial setbacks make you question your major. Academic challenges in college are normal. ____40____However, you should not assume that you have chosen the wrong major just because of one poor test result. Remember that every field is difficult and that a struggle doesn’t mean failure. Hold on to the confidence that led you to select your major in the first place, and prepare yourself for any academic challenges.A. Most students find one major is more than enough.B. However, many students struggle with this decision.C. Some students may lose confidence after one bad grade.D. Some students choose a major because of the family pressure.E. You need to reflect on your work beliefs, interests, and abilities.F. The following strategies can help you make a well-informed choice.G. Thoroughly researching a career before pursuing it can prevent missteps.第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空(共15 小题，每小题1分，满分15分)In 1984, I drafted a letter applying for a job as a copywriter before college graduation. As a history student, I was somewhat ____41____ of my writing, so I showed it to a friend who was good at writing. He returned it with a note, “Cut.”I reread my ____42____, “Dear sir or madam, I wonder whether, by any chance, I might prevail on you…” I immediately saw his ____43____.Back in my room, I ____44____ the letter. Once cut, the letter immediately sounded much better. Good writing, I realized, is not about what you ____45____, but what you leave out. For the first time, my dream of being an author seemed ____46____.I carried this ____47____ into my own stories. For example, a sentence that once read, “He walked slowly through Camden King’s Cross Station…” was ____48____ to “At King’s Cross.” This simple ____49____ felt like a kind of magic — it ____50____ throw my first protagonist (主人公) into the action.After graduation, while working routine jobs in London, I ____51____ to write. “Cut” remained my rule. With a red pen, I turned ____52____ sentences into clean lines. Then I typed my writings on a typewriter, a machine that was intolerant of errors. A big ____53____ came when I bought a computer, and could ____54____ words freely.Years later, holding the proofs of my first novel, I saw I could have removed even more. However, without my friend’s initial ____55____, there would have been no novel at all. What I really want to tell him is a simple word: “thanks.”41. A. tired B. unsure C. proud D. fond42. A. opening B. tone C. message D. question43. A. problem B. humor C. point D. request44. A. revised B. typed C. submitted D. recited45. A. believe in B. care about C. get over D. put in46. A. important B. realizable C. rewarding D. demanding47. A. result B. spirit C. principle D. opportunity48. A. expanded B. exposed C. referred D. reduced49. A. cut B. word C. model D. copy50. A. carefully B. separately C. instantly D. regularly51. A. attempted B. hesitated C. continued D. stopped52. A. flexible B. simple C. broken D. lengthy53. A. change B. downside C. bonus D. challenge54. A. find B. delete C. translate D. compare55. A. explanation B. recognition C. invitation D. guidance第二节 语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)语法填空In the heart of Beijing, the Forbidden City is a powerful symbol of China’s rich imperial past. Now ____56____ (serve) as the Palace Museum, it houses over 1.8 million cultural treasures, including ancient paintings, bronzes, and antique clocks. ____57____ (preserve) these precious artifacts, a team of about 150 restorers combines modern techniques with time-honoured restoration practices.Within a laboratory-like setting, restorers employ ____58____ (advance) tools such as X-ray machines to analyse artifacts. For instance, a discolored roof tile (瓦片) ____59____ (examine) to identify whether the damage results from pollution or aging, ____60____ is crucial for effective preservation strategies. Alongside technology, traditional techniques are ____61____ (equal) important. In a process called “inpainting”, experts carefully repair holes in a silk panel ____62____ (decorate) with the Chinese character for “longevity”.Established in the 1950s, the Palace Museum’s Conservation Department is like a “hospital” for cultural treasures. The restoration process is often painstaking and time-consuming, sometimes taking months to complete ____63____ single piece.The Palace Museum’s devotion ____64____ restoring and preserving its collection underlines a broader ____65____ (commit) to protecting cultural treasures. As Qu Feng, head of the museum’s Conservation Department, emphasizes,“The goal is to protect the cultural values the artifacts carry.”第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)66. 假定你是李华，你的英国好友Mike发现很多同学借助AI直接生成作文，他对此感到困惑，写信询问你的看法。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：(1) 你的态度；(2) 你的建议。注意：(1) 写作词数应为80个左右；(2) 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。Dear Mike,_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分25分)67. 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。I used to have a strong fear of most bugs, and it was more extreme than average. For one thing, I couldn’t kill them. I could move live bugs outside using toilet paper, but I couldn’t handle dead ones. Someone else had to clean those up. I even avoided places with dead bugs.My fear was so intense that a seventh-grade incident affected me. When I moved a pillow from our living room armchair, a spider came out, and I felt scared.I knew this fear was ridiculous. Bugs’ movements and small size made my brain go on high alert, making me worry about stepping on them. But things went wrong when I turned on my bedroom light and saw a spider on the wall next to my bed. I called my parents, but by the time they came, the spider had gone. They searched for it everywhere but failed to find it. They then comforted me, saying, “It’ll be fine.”Reasonable as that was, my brain was flooded with scary thoughts: the spider crawling into my bed, me crushing it in my sleep, and waking up to see a dead spider in my blanket. Then I remembered the tent in our basement. It was comfortable, and our dog even hid there during storms. So that night, I took pillows and blankets to the basement and slept in the tent. I stayed there for three nights, refusing to go back to my room until I knew where the spider was — ridiculous, I knew, but extreme fears ignored logic.The stress even spread into my dreams. I checked carefully if something small was a spider leg; luckily, it never was, but that didn’t ease the anxiety. My parents persuaded me to sleep in my bedroom, but I didn’t dare and refused firmly. I even got into an argument with them, making everyone feel awkward.On the fourth day in the basement, my mother came to me with good news.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________The other day, I researched spiders on the Internet and learned they help control pests and rarely pose a threat.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________