广东珠海市香洲区珠海市第一中学2025-2026学年高二下学期第一阶段考试英语试题

Nano Banana (Flash) and Nano Banana Pro are AI image generation models designed for different creative needs. Flash is built for speed, excelling at quick edits. Pro, on the other hand, is a reasoning engine that handles complex tasks like detailed infographics (信息图).

Prompting (提示词) Strategies

Success depends on how you communicate with each model. Remember: Flash needs stories while Pro needs structures.

For Flash:

◆Use conversational, narrative prompts

◆Clearly state: Subject + Action + Context + Style

Here is an example prompt for Flash: Create an image of a high - fashion model in a grey suit sitting on a stone bench in a formal garden, with soft lighting.

For Pro:

◆Provide structured instructions

◆Specify layout (布局) patterns

◆Request logic flow and white space

Here is an example prompt for Pro:

Create a professional infographic showing ‘How to Make the Perfect Espresso.' Use an S-curve layout to guide the eye. Include five steps, each with an icon and a short label. Apply a warm color pattern. (see Figure 1)

If you encounter the following issues, adjust your prompts using the table below:

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES

Bushby began his adventure in Punta Arenas, Chile, trekking north through South and North America, finally reaching Alaska. In 2006, he attempted one of the most dangerous legs of the journey: crossing the frozen Bering Strait into Siberia. Armed with a gun to scare off polar bears and forced to leap between moving blocks of ice, he achieved what few people on Earth have ever done.

His challenges didn't stop there. Last year, when he couldn't safely travel through a European country, he took on a new challenge — swimming across the Caspian Sea. With a support team and co-swimmer Angela Maxwell, Bushby spent 31 days completing the 179-mile crossing, swimming a total of 132 hours.

After reaching Azerbaijan, he continued through Turkey, and now stands less than 2,000 miles from home. He hopes to recenter Europe this summer and walk into Hull by September 2026. Returning home after nearly three decades, he admits, will feel unrealistic. He left when he was 29. He will return at 58. He says reuniting with family will mean "getting to know each other again".

Bushby walks an average of 30km a day and rests wherever he can find shelter. His mission, called the Goliath Expedition, has outlasted five UK prime ministers, a global health incident, and numerous wars — but his spirit remains as strong as it was in 1998. And the world is cheering him on as he enters the final chapter of one of the most extraordinary human endurance journeys ever attempted.

The researchers drew inspiration from the remarkable efficiency and endurance of monarch butterflies, known to have incredibly long migrations between Canada and Mexico. Every autumn, millions of Monarch butterflies start a 3,000-mile journey from their North American breeding grounds to the warmer climate of southwestern Mexico for the winter.

These new robotic wings achieve energy-efficient flight by combining movement with passive bending, which was rarely copied outside the natural world. The team, led by Professor Oliver Gutfleisch and Dr. Denys Makarov, used a combination of flexible plastic fixed with tiny magnetic particles (颗粒) to build the wings.

The team found that the magnetic particles, when exposed to external magnetic fields, caused the wings to bend in a manner similar to that of butterflies. Achieving the desired design proved challenging; however, after testing fewer than 12 different designs, the team could develop wings strikingly similar to those that evolved in butterflies.

Looking ahead, these new wings could have a wide range of applications. One could be environmental research in which winged robots monitor pollinator populations or measure air quality. They could also be helpful in disasters, with their small, energy-efficient design, enabling robots to navigate dangerous areas for search and rescue operations. The team also pointed out that the new design could also be readily adapted for medical sciences.

The principle of using magnetic particles in this way could also open doors for developing new kinds of artificial muscles or other innovative materials that can change shape on demand. While the robotic wings currently rely on external magnetic fields to change shape, the team is optimistic about integrating man-made magnetic field generators into future upgrades of the technology. "We plan to explore what changes to magnetic fields can enable more complex movements and control," explained Muhammad Bilal Khan, another lead author.

The study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, drew on data from more than 40,000 Americans who collectively reported over 100,000 daily activities. "Participants consistently rate every common daily activity as more enjoyable when they're interacting with somebody else," said Elizabeth Dunn, the study's senior author. Even seasoned experts on social behavior were taken aback by the consistency of the findings. "I was surprised by the extent and extremity of the effects," admitted Nicholas Epley, a behavioral scientist who was not involved in the research.

Unsurprisingly, the biggest boosts were linked to activities already social by nature — eating, drinking, walking, running, and playing games. Yet even solitary (独自的) pursuits such as reading, or crafting also saw a happiness bump when shared. While in-person interactions provided the strongest benefits, even phone calls produced measurable mood improvements. Dunn notes that if it can't be in-person, having some element of voice seems to be important.

The study did not include personality data, leaving unanswered how individual characteristics might influence outcomes. Previous studies, however, suggest that social connection reliably enhances wellbeing across personality types. Researchers identify "undersociality" — the tendency to underestimate how warmly others will respond to social initiatives — as a primary barrier to seeking connection.

The practical implications are clear; we should intentionally create more opportunities for social engagement. Simple strategies such as working alongside friends at coffee shops or conversing by phone while completing chores can transform ordinary activities into sources of joy. Ultimately, the research convincingly demonstrates that happiness arises not merely from what we do, but fundamentally from who we do it with.

Firstly, humor simplifies tough scientific knowledge.. For example, explaining AI in self-driving cars with a funny analogy about "machines learning like clumsy toddlers" makes abstract ideas easy for non-professional groups to understand.. Scientists sharing clever and humorous stories about laboratory experiments on social media often attract more interactions than dry academic posts. Additionally, humor humanizes scientists, as seen in popular science lectures where light-hearted jokes help audiences feel closer to researchers.

. The hidden risks deserve our attention. If the content itself is untrue, humor can even replace facts, leading the audience to form wrong opinions about scientific knowledge just based on the amusing posts they see. Overusing sarcasm or negative humor also has the opposite effect, as it will quickly make scientists lose the public's trust and damage their credibility.

Proper humor use requires a balance between vivid expression and professional precision. It should neither overshadow the core scientific information nor be so shallow that it loses seriousness.. Scientists who master this balance can effectively narrow the divide with the public, making science more welcoming and popular.

A. It also boosts audience engagement effectively.

B. Therefore, scientists should prioritize humor to gain popularity.

C. It helps break the impression of scientists being cold and distant.

D. A little humor can greatly enhance scientists' communication effect.

E. Humor in scientific communication is a double-edged sword, though.

F. It's a helper in making complex concepts understandable to ordinary people.

G. Thus humor needs to be employed with great care in scientific communication.

His job was to listen to school kids read, thus4 their learning and boosting their confidence. He listened to the readers attentively and never corrected or laughed at them when they tripped over words. His encouraging eyes5 the little readers' enthusiasm, and they didn't6 a single page. After reading, students would put a7 on Henry's nose, which he'd catch in his mouth.

One day, a special education student joined us. Noticing his fear, Henry lay on the floor8 the boy's shaking knees as he9 to read his picture book. Words10 in his throat. Henry licked his hands, and the boy tried again: "Cat… in…" Then a wet nose pushed the page with a picture of a hat. "CAT IN THE HAT!" the boy shouted. The teacher was amazed, "That is the first time this student has ever read11!"

Over 200 school visits, Henry received over 600 biscuits as rewards and12 silent fears into brave voices. Children may grow up, but my red-furred listener remained constant in his13. He never missed a single visit, always arriving with the same14 to listen. It served as a gentle15 that a little bit of love and patience can truly make a difference.

A grand Yingge dance show was held at the Fengshan Ancestral Temple Tourist Area in Shanwei, south China's Guangdong Province on February 21, the (five) day of the Chinese New Year.

The Hongzheng Yingge troupe from Shanwei, the Ximen Yingge troupe from Chaoyang District in Shantou, and the Jiazi Yingge troupe from Lufeng performed together, drawing large crowds filling the area with festive atmosphere.

Performers playing heroes from the classic Chinese novel Water Margin, such as Li Kui, Lu Zhishen and WuSong, greeted the crowd warmly before (set) off on a three-kilometer parade route. The troupe members come from diverse backgrounds, including working (professional) and students, with some performers as young as seven or eight. Visitors packed the streets, raising phones and cameras, while children sat on their parents' shoulders and waved water bottles in response the pounding drums.

The event also featured a Yingge cultural exhibition and a face-painting experience area, visitors admired colorful masks, wooden sticks and traditional costumes.

Yingge, traditional folk dance popular in Guangdong's Chaoshan region, combines elements of opera, dance and martial arts. It (include) in China's first group of national intangible cultural heritage items in 2006. Often (stage) during major festivals to pray for good fortune and drive away evil, Yingge remains a (live) cultural symbol in Shanwei.

1.简述气候变化带来的影响；

2.中学生能采取的实际行动；

3.呼吁共同努力。

参考词汇：极端天气事件 extreme weather events

注意：

1.写作词数应为120左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Small Actions, Big Impact

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Alex sat quietly at the back of his Chinese class, his eyes fixed on the textbook before him. As a shy and often unnoticed student, he felt like a lone wolf, struggling against the complexities of high school life.

Ms. Lau, his Chinese teacher, was a light in his otherwise dark world. Her warm smile and gentle manner made her stand out in the sea of teachers. She was the only one who seemed to understand his reserved nature, always encouraging him to step out of his comfort zone.

One day, after class, Ms. Lau approached Alex with a shine of excitement in her eyes. "Alex, I have an offer for you," she said, her voice filled with enthusiasm. "I am organizing a cultural exchange program to China, and I believe it would be a great opportunity for you to explore a new world."

Alex's heart skipped a beat. The prospect of traveling to a foreign country was both exciting and terrifying. He hesitated, unsure if he had the courage to go on such an adventure. But Ms. Lau's firm belief in him gave him the push he needed to take a leap of faith.

Under Ms. Lau's guidance, Alex began preparing for the trip. He became deeply interested in Chinese culture and learned about its long history and traditions. Ms. Lau became his mentor (导师), teaching him not only the language but also invaluable life lessons. She taught him the importance of being confident and not giving up, reminding him that growth only happens outside one's comfort zone.

The day of departure soon arrived, and Alex found himself on a plane headed for China. He couldn't help but feel amazed as he stepped off the plane and into a world so different from his own. The busy streets, bright colors, and unfamiliar sounds flooded his senses. Yet, Ms. Lau's comforting presence by his side provided him with the strength to face the unknown.

注意：

1．续写词数应为150左右；

2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

During their time in China, Alex wholeheartedly enjoyed the experience. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Back in his home country, Alex was a completely changed person. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________