广东省河源市2025年高考真题（二）英语试卷（原卷+答案）

1、Many popular ski resorts have a ________ slope for learning and a few expert runs to challenge the senior skier.

A.pleasant B.negative C.severe D.gentle

2、Ann suffered from depression and a number of other _______ problems.

A. emotional B. effective

C. earnest D. enjoyable

3、Amy thought it was ________ to read English newspapers so she subscribed to (订阅) the English Weekly.

A．worth

B．worthwhile

C．worthless

D．worthy

4、Joe was_________to become a doctor and his persistence paid off after years of hard work.

A．independent

B．hesitant

C．limited

D．determined

5、This view is common _________ all sections of the community.

A. across   B. above

C. around   D. along

6、After the war, a new school building was put up ________ there had once been a theater.

A．where

B．that

C．which

D．when

7、 I don't agree with canceling all large celebrations or events just because of one accident. “Once bitten, twice shy” is not a(n) __________ response. What we need to do is learn the lessons.

A. spiritual   B. considerate

C. efficient D. appropriate

8、Well try to get as close as possible to the animals, theyre dangerous, we can take some really good photographs.

A. so that, as if     B. as if, even though

C. even though, so that  D. though, as if

9、He had so much confidence in himself that he made all the ______ decisions by himself.

A．delicate

B．secondary

C．urban

D．crucial

10、It seems as if the sun ________ around the earth as it rises in the east and sets in the west.

A．circles

B．is circling

C．were circling

D．had circled

11、Two blocks beyond the school is a field ______ we often played football during childhood.

A. who   B. which

C. when   D. where

12、Just be patient．You _____ expect the world to change so soon．

A. can’t   B. may not

C. needn’t   D. didn’t

13、As far as I know, it was the car accident due to careless driving that led to ______.

A.him to be killed B.him killing

C.him having killed D.his being killed

14、—How about your travel?

—You can hardly imagine what difficulty we have had ___________ the vast desert.

A．exploring

B．explored

C．to explore

D．explore

15、With more importance attached to traditional culture these years, hanfu has become ______ popular.

A.merely B.entirely C.frequently D.increasingly

16、________ is known to everybody, Taiwan is a part of China. We must unify it.

A.It B.As C.Which D.What

17、The paper is due next month, and I am working seven days ______ week, often long into______night.

A. a; the   B. the;不填

C. a; a   D. 不填；the

18、—Can you give an example to show how useful a computer is?

—Sure. ___________ people get ___________ information from it every day.

A. A large number of; plenty of

B. The number of; a lot of

C. Lots of; a lot

D. Many a; a great deal of

19、--- How are things going, Mr. White?

--- Well, they have set out to deal with the present situation ________ they think deserves their immediate attention.

A．what

B．where   

C．When

D．which

20、You ________ be tired—you’ve only been working for an hour.

A. must not    B. won’t   C. can’t     D. may not

21、Maths anxiety may be causing a national crisis, Cambridge University researchers have said, as they find that one in ten children suffer from anxiety at the subject.

Researchers surveyed 1, 700 British pupils aged 8 to 13 about their feelings towards the subject. They found 10% of children suffered from maths anxiety. Other feelings caused by maths included fear and anger, while physical symptoms included a racing heart or struggling to catch breath.

“The project studied students’ attitudes towards maths because of what could be called a maths crisis in the UK, ” researchers said. “Many children and adults experience feelings of anxiety, fear or discomfort when they face maths. This may be leading to a low level of maths in the country. ” The number of adults with functional maths skills equal to a GCSE (英国普通中等教育证书) grade C has dropped from 26% in 2003 to only 22% in 2011, according to the survey. At the same time, only 57% of the children achieved the same level in functional maths skills.

Dr. Denes Szucs, a professor at Cambridge’s Centre for Neuroscience (神经科学) in Education said that there is a misunderstanding that only low performing children suffer from math anxiety. “This is a common misunderstanding that we have seen in decision makers, ” he said. “They assume people are anxious about maths because they are poor achievers.” In fact, more than 77% of children with high levels of maths anxiety are normal to high achievers. Dr. Szucs went on, “Probably their maths anxiety will go unnoticed because their performance is good. But they are very worried and in the long term their performance is limited. This is a real danger here: these are children who are completely able to do maths at a normal level, but may keep away from it because they feel anxious.” The research also found that girls have higher levels of maths anxiety than boys.

John’s Hillman, director of education at the Nuffield Foundation said, “Mathematical achievement is valuable, as a foundation for many other subjects and as an important predictor of future academic learning, job hunting and even health. Maths anxiety can seriously influence students’ performance in both primary and secondary schools.”

【1】What can we learn from the survey conducted by the Cambridge University researchers?

A．Girls suffer lower levels of maths anxiety than boys.

B．Only low performing children suffer from maths anxiety.

C．Children with maths anxiety will suffer both physically and mentally.

D．Most children with high levels of maths anxiety usually perform badly at the subject.

【2】Why did the researchers study students’ attitudes towards maths?

A．Many children are suffering from maths anxiety.

B．They want to help improve students’ academic performance.

C．Maths anxiety may cause great damage to children’s development.

D．Both children and adults experience maths anxiety, causing a national maths crisis.

【3】How does the author prove there may be a national maths crisis in the UK in paragraph 3?

A．Providing data.

B．Giving examples.

C．Giving definition.

D．Analyzing and reasoning.

【4】What question could possibly be talked about after the last paragraph?

A．How can students learn maths well?

B．How can maths anxiety be reduced?

C．How does anxiety influence students’ mental health?

D．How can children realize the importance of learning maths?

22、   Man goes viral with 1.7 million views after filming himself playing piano duets (二重奏) with a mystery neighbor on the other side of the wall.

Giorgio Lo Porto is an Italian living in the UK and making TikTok videos. On January 31st, Giorgio posted a video of him listening to his neighbor playing the piano and it seemed that he was really enjoying the concert. Then, on February 6th, he posted a follow-up video saying that he had left a note to his neighbor letting him know that he loved his playing and asking if he could play "My Heart Will Go On". The neighbor's answer was clear as we can hear them playing in the background.

On Valentine's Day, he wrote another note to the neighbor suggesting that they could play a duet: "…and I said as soon as I stop，you start." The TikToker was very excited and nervous, not knowing if the neighbor would answer him, but he recorded himself starting to play the piece "River Flows In You". The neighbor answered the call and continued to play the melody. When Giorgio heard the notes coming from the other side of the wall, you can really see in his face how moved he was and the caption of the video says: "It was really fun."

The fun didn't end there. The two pianists agreed to "meet" on the weekend. Giorgio wrote: "This was our way of saying 'I don't know who you are, but I'm here. You're not alone.'"

The identity of the neighbor at that point was still a mystery. But the time to meet finally came. Turns out, his name was Emil and he was 78-year-old who lost his wife due to Covid-19. The only consolation left to Emil was his piano. He was trying to heal his heart by playing music his wife loved.

This whole situation of communicating with a stranger through music and later getting to know the pianist's heartbreaking story inspired Giorgio to write his own music piece. He explains in a video that it is "about fighting loneliness, about kindness…" This is the first piece that Giorgio. ever composed, and he named it Dear Emil.

【1】Why did Giorgio leave a note to Emil?

A．He felt a little homesick for Italy.

B．He decided to free Emil from sufferings.

C．He was deeply impressed by his melody.

D．He wanted to make comments on his music.

【2】How was the process of Giorgio and Emil's interaction?

A．It was tiresome to Emil.

B．It was slow but heartwarming.

C．It was vital for Giorgio's career.

D．It was amazing but heartbreaking.

【3】What does the underlined word "consolation" in Paragraph 5 mean?

A．Stuff.

B．Pension.

C．Entertainment.

D．Comfort.

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A．Magic of Music

B．The Origin of Dear Emil

C．An Unforgettable Me

D．Two Pianos between a Wall

23、   As the oldest of three children, I never had any hand-me-downs to wear like other poor kids. Instead, Mom got my wardrobe (行头) from neighborhood mothers. Imagine the fun other kids had when they saw me wearing their used clothing.

Perhaps my biggest challenge came from Charlie. As far as I was concerned, Charlie’s main fun was to make fun of me. During those years, I slowly learned to hate. I hated Charlie, but I also hated myself for not being able to change my situation.

But situations do change. That opportunity came after high school when I joined the Navy. The Navy made me a social equal for the first time in my life, and the GI Bill gave me a college education. Hard work and a few lucky career (职业) choices finally lifted me into the middle class. I found myself living the American Dream.

One beautiful summer afternoon, my friend and I celebrated Friday in Jackson’s Steak House. For the first time in almost twenty years, I saw Charlie. Not only did I see him, but he spoke to me. I could tell he didn’t recognize me, but I surely recognized my childhood tormentor (摧残者). His words were short, but I’ll never forget them. He said, “Sir, what kind of dressing would you like with your salad?”

The tables had turned. Charlie was calling me “Sir.” While hundreds of improper ideas raced through my mind, I could only give a two-word reply: “Blue cheese.” As much as I wanted to taste the sweet taste of revenge (复仇), I refused to do it. I wouldn’t put another person through what I had gone through as a child. It was time to put childish things behind me and make use of the new opportunity that life had given me. I left him a good tip and I didn’t say one word about recognizing him.

【1】Where did the author usually get his clothes as a kid?

A.His mum bought them for him.

B.They were from other families.

C.Other poor kids collected them for him.

D.They were handed down by his brothers.

【2】Which word best describes the author’s childhood?

A.Painful. B.Funny.

C.Strange. D.Lucky.

【3】What job did Charlie probably do?

A.A hairdresser. B.A waiter.

C.A soldier. D.A cook.

【4】What is the best title of the passage?

A.Live your own American Dream.

B.Best memories in childhood.

C.Don’t hate but love your enemy.

D.Growing up and letting go

24、Post 1 Steve, USA

Hi, everyone,

What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, it would be the changing seasons , especially the fall in New England. Sure, it would be fantastic to have non-stop sun, but I’d miss the color of the seasons. I guess this will sound stupid but I’d probably miss the rain too. I wouldn’t miss getting up at six every day to go to work, though! What about you?

Post 2 Tomas Germany

Good question, Steve, I think I’d miss the pastries and different types of bread, and shopping at the local markets, and sausages, although I suppose I could try and make my own. So, yeah, the food. I’d miss the food most. What would I miss least? My mobile phone---I’d like to be completely uncontactable --- at least for a little while.

Post 3 Paola Italy

I would miss the company of people because I know I’d like to have someone to share experiences with. For instance, if there was a fantastic sunrise I’d want someone to be there to enjoy it with me. I’m a sociable sort of person and I’d go mad on my own. And I definitely wouldn’t miss junk mail --- I hate coming home every evening and finding a pile of junk mail in my post box.

Post 4 Miko Japan

Hi, I would miss Manga cartoons, the internet and Japanese food, like nori, sushi and Japanese beef. I’d also miss TV shows and shopping for clothes…and my two dogs. In fact, I’d miss everything.

Post 5 Roger UK

I would miss my daily newspaper and listening to the news on TV and radio. I’d feel very cut off if I didn’t know what was happening in the world. If you gave me a radio, then I’d be perfectly happy to live on a desert island for the rest of my life. What I’d miss least would be traffic jams in the city, particularly my journey to work.

【1】What are the people mainly talking about in their posts?

A．What they would like to do if staying on an island for some time.

B．What they would miss most and least if left alone on an island.

C．Why they think they would have to carry on a desert island.

D．Why they think they would get stuck on a desert island.

【2】_____ doesn’t enjoy being alone.

A．Steve

B．Tomas

C．Paola

D．Miko

【3】Roger would be glad to spend his life on the desert island if _______.

A．he were allowed to listen to entertainment programs on the radio

B．he were kept informed of the current events around the world

C．he were given the chance to appear on TV occasionally

D．he were able to avoid going to work during rush hours

25、Milo is a rescue dog adopted by 20-year-old Makayla Swift. One morning in November 2021, Swift opened her front door in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Milo _________ running.

Milo ran to the house across the street. He seemed unsatisfied with this house, so he ran to the one next door, Swift on his _________. Milo started scratching on the front door.

Swift was _________, because not everyone wants a strange dog on their property. But as she tried to _________ Milo away, she could hear a sound coming through an open upstairs window.

It was a voice yelling “Help!”

Hours earlier, around 4 a.m., Sherry Starr, 85, had risen from her bed. All of a sudden, standing there between the toilet and the tub, she slipped and fell heavily on the floor. She was _________ between the toilet and the tub and could not move at all. Starr was _________ and thought she was just going to die there.

For the next few hours, Starr practiced yelling: “Help! Help! Hellllp!”

Her voice was very _________ that no one could hear. Luckily, Milo _________ heard Starr the moment Swift opened her own front door.

Swift called the emergency number 911. When the ambulance workers arrived, they thought they’d have to remove the toilet to _________ Starr, but instead, they gave one last pull and out she popped. Though she was black and blue all over, Starr __________ a trip to the hospital.

Swift has known her own share of distress. Two years ago, her mother died. She says that Milo has helped her with her grief. “That dog is a blessing,” she says.

【1】

A．moved down

B．took off

C．reached out

D．pulled up

【2】

A．tail

B．head

C．body

D．feet

【3】

A．disappointed

B．confused

C．embarrassed

D．astonished

【4】

A．give

B．sweep

C．knock

D．drag

【5】

A．sunk

B．stuck

C．lifted

D．settled

【6】

A．surprised

B．bored

C．puzzled

D．scared

【7】

A．weak

B．sharp

C．rough

D．loud

【8】

A．apparently

B．hardly

C．slightly

D．temporarily

【9】

A．trap

B．drop

C．free

D．lay

【10】

A．avoided

B．failed

C．declined

D．continued

26、假定你是李华, 正在美国做交换生。你在当地一家商店买了一把水壶, 但是水壶有漏水现象。请你给商店经理Mr. Howard写一封信, 内容如下：

1. 购买情况；

2. 水壶问题；

3. 表达诉求。

注意:

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。

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