2025-2026年甘肃庆阳高二下册期末英语试卷(解析版)

1、Everyone in my class spares no efforts on their study, ______ for the College Entrance Examination.

A.prepared B.having prepared

C.to prepared D.preparing

2、I______ about what you’ve said and I’ve decided to take your advice.

A.thought B.was thinking C.have been thinking D.had thought

3、The young man has ______ experience. He probably can’t do that job.

A. few   B. little

C. some   D. any

4、The girl conquered her fear and ___ the enormous spider in sight of it last night.

A. took up   B. picked up

C. put up     D. set up

5、Sorry to ________ you, but may I ask you a question on how to prepare for an interview?

A.fool B.bother C.disappoint D.hurt

6、Nowadays the_________for travelling is shifted from shopping to food and scenery.

A．priority

B．potential

C．preference

D．prejudice

7、Chinese people’s spending on overseas trips ______ year by year.

A. had risen     B. rise

C. is rising     D. rose

8、It's unnecessary that you complain about the power cut for _____repair work about the line is being carried out for the coming hurricane.

A.extensive B.investigative C.conservative D.explosive

9、At first Robert wouldn't let his daughter go diving, but he gave in as she was so confident about her skills.

A．surprisingly

B．typically

C．eventually

D．carefully

10、—What’s up? You look worried.

—Well, I ______ on the problem for 5 hours but I haven’t got a single clue.

A. have worked B. worked

C. will work D. have been working

11、This Monday morning I was informed I _____ as one of three exchange students from our school.

A. had been chosen    B. was chosen

C. had been choosing  D. was choosing

12、_______the strong winds continue, part of the highway would still be temporarily closed.

A. Could B. Would   C. Should   D. Might

13、With the development of economy, our income has increased ______ 10% in less than a year.

A. for   B. by   C. on   D. at

14、As a command of the instructor，the children called out their names   .

A.in turn B.in return C.at times D.in time

15、After class, the teacher couldn’t leave,   by the students.

A. surrounded   B. to surround

C. was surrounded   D. surrounding

16、The teaching of Confucius________ ancient Chinese wisdom, influencing Chinese life and thought for centuries to come.

A．respects

B．rescues

C．replaces

D．represents

17、Trump said he believes North Korea will ________ its promise to suspend missile tests while he prepares for a summit with Kim Jong Un.

A. take to   B. make up

C. stand by   D. hold out

18、In Davos, Premier Li delivered a speech in which he ______ that peace must be treasured just like we treasure our eyes.

A. urged  B. proved C. insisted D. stressed

19、— Can I pay a visit to you this Friday afternoon, manager?

— Sorry, I ________ some business partners from Huawei Company the whole afternoon.

A．have met

B．have been meeting

C．will be meeting

D．will have met

20、Hot   the night air was,we slept deeply because we were so tired after the long journey.

A. although   B. while   C. as   D. however

21、   Although we have had robots in factories for decades, getting them to leave the shop-floor has been no easy task. In manufacturing plants, they carry out pre-set, repetitive tasks all day and night. But if they step outside, they are unable to deal with the chaos of the real world. It is where orders and routines are gone. Even the simplest of tasks are complicated by the unpredictability and vagueness of human interaction.

Today the scientists are creating systems that possess learning abilities and are able to operate both at homes and in workplaces. The Austin team at the University of Texas is inserting artificial intelligence (AI) into its machines, setting itself the challenge of bringing robots out of their comfort zone and into our “messy” world.

With laptops on motorized bases, those robots wander through the lab slowly. They are the researchers' Building Wide Intelligence Project (BWIP). Currently, they are learning their way around the place. So far they have learned how to avoid bumping into stuff. But greater things are planned for them. The goal is for them to be able to carry out simple instructions like finding a colleague or locating and bringing over a piece of equipment. But that is easier said than done.

They need to be able to recognize objects and people. They also need to understand rather than recognize human speech. There is a difference. The latter involves having a limited number of voice commands pre-programmed into them. But understanding requires context and meaning.

This can only be achieved by using AI techniques which involve the robot asking questions to help it understand what certain words mean. The researcher leading the project is a linguist, Dr. Jesse Thompson. He has restricted the number of questions those robots can ask to just five. Why so few?

He explains that the robots can become irritating with their questions. They would ask the researchers forever like a small child. Indeed, when Jesse teaches one of the robots, it seems like he is talking to a baby. His colleague, Dr. Andrea Thomas, wants them to know when it is appropriate to approach a human and start up a conversation.

The kinds of robots in films are still in the (范围) of science fiction. But with rapid developments in AI, it won't be long before they become part of our everyday life.

【1】The underlined part in Paragraph 1 implies that ________.

A．few families are able to afford a robot

B．people know little about modem robots.

C．the functions of the robots stay limited

D．the robots on sale are mostly out of date

【2】In the article our world is described as “messy” mainly because ________.

A．everything in the world keeps changing all the time

B．our world is out of order

C．a fictional world can never be trusted or depended on

D．human interaction is too complicated for robots to handle

【3】What can we learn about the Austin team's AI robots from the article?

A．One task for them to fulfill is to fetch the specified piece of equipment.

B．They just need a restricted number of voice commands pre-set into them.

C．They can become angry when being asked questions.

D．They are clever enough to start-up small talks appropriately.

【4】What is the author, attitude towards the future of the AI robots?

A．Ambiguous.

B．Doubtful.

C．Optimistic.

D．Disappointed.

【5】What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Why robots are limited to workplaces?

B．What happens when AI meets robots?

C．How to teach a robot to recognize human speech?

D．Where robots are widely used nowadays?

22、When sorting through the apples at the grocery store, you see an ugly, strange-looking apple. Whether it’s a strange color, has spots, or is a strange shape, you wonder how it made it onto the shelves. Who would buy and eat this? Most people would not buy ugly produce. That is why it is rare to see ugly-shaped fruit or off-colored vegetables. So what happens to this produce?

Data have shown that 20%—40% of fruits and vegetables are rejected even before they reach grocery stores. And even more are rejected on site, because grocery stores and companies have incredibly high standards for what their produce should look like. That includes color, shape, size, weight, and length. And the food that doesn’t meet these standards is thrown away. There are incredibly strict laws about food donation that actually makes it illegal to donate food that doesn’t meet standards that are similar to those of the grocery store as well as laws that restrict this food from being used as animal feed.

Besides, 10% of rich countries greenhouse gas emissions come from food that was grown and never eaten. Food waste not only contributes to climate change, but also food insecurity and extreme poverty. As stated above, in the greatest food wasting countries, there are laws that confine produce from being donated to people in need.

By reducing food waste, a third of the world’s entire food supply could be saved. That’s enough to feed 3 billion people. Also, by reducing food waste, farmers all over the world could sell more of their produce and inspire their rural, agricultural economies. There are many ways to get involved in ending food waste! You can participate in advocacy events hosted nearby like with Feedback Global, who hosts an event called “Feeding the 5000” where they seek to feed 5000 people with food that would have otherwise been wasted. Encourage your local grocer to sell ugly produce. Food is food!

【1】Why is ugly-shaped fruit rarely seen at the grocery store?

A．It is not tasty or nutritious.

B．Farmers would not plant it.

C．Most people are not fond of it.

D．Few people choose to purchase it.

【2】What happens to ugly-shaped fruit or off-colored vegetables?

A．They are consumed.

B．They are donated.

C．They are wasted.

D．They are buried.

【3】What does the underlined word “confine” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A．Refuse.

B．Restrict.

C．Contact.

D．Protect.

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

A．Ugly fruit could lead to a prettier world

B．Food waste makes 3 billion people in poverty

C．Feedback Global is seeking to feed 5000 people

D．More people should get involved in ending food waste

23、   Vancouver has had a crazy property (房地产) market since it hosted the winter Olympics in 2010. The downtown area is forested with new apartment blocks. Prices have risen by nearly 60% in the past three years. But until recently developers have largely avoided Chinatown. It is an underdeveloped area. Many Chinatown residents are old and poor.

Developers now have Chinatown in their sights. Two years ago one built a 17-storey apartment building on its edge. This alarmed many residents, who had formed a group to stop the high-rise advance, now called SaveChinatownYVR. Ms. Melody Ma is its leader. Recently it has been successful.

The main theatre of battle is a car park known as 105 Keefer, where Beedie Living plans to build a nine-storey brick-and-glass apartment block. The developer promises 111 luxury flats, with rooftop landscaping and shops below.

105 Keefer is in an area rich with cultural associations. Just to the south is a monument to Chinese-Canadian builders of the Canadian Pacific Railway and veterans of the Second Word War. Across the street is the Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden and the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum. “A lot of people were frightened” because of the building’s “closeness to sacred sites in the heart of Chinatown,” says Ms. Ma. Some residents also fear that it will push up rents.

Conservationists hope that the parking lot is where they can stop development, which they say has spoilt the charm of other Vancouver neighborhoods such as Mount Pleasant. The dispute (分歧) is part of a debate about the city’s identity, says Andy Yan, an urban planner. Vancouverites, he says, are asking themselves, “Who are we? And what are we building for?” The people who might want to buy the flats that do not yet exist are, of course, not being consulted.

【1】What will Ms. Melody Ma agree?

A.To preserve Chinatown.

B.To rebuild Chinatown.

C.To build skyscrapers in Chinatown.

D.To promote the property market in Chinatown.

【2】What does the author intend to do in paragraph 4?

A.To state some reasons. B.To offer some advice.

C.To make some comparisons. D.To introduce a new topic.

【3】What is Vancouverites attitude towards the recent development in Chinatown?

A.Positive. B.Doubtful. C.Unfavorable. D.Divided.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A.The alarmed citizens of Vancouver.

B.The cultural associations of 105 Keefer.

C.The property battle in Vancouver’s Chinatown.

D.The identity of Vancouver.

24、How to Teach Your Child to Be a Good Friend

Your child who struggles with making friends and maintaining friendships may exhibit some behavioral issues. Physical aggression and name-calling often arise. A quiet character and social anxiety can also lead to difficulty making friends【1】

Instill self-esteem(灌输自尊思想). The first step in teaching your child to be a good friend is to teach them to take pride in themselves.【2】Additionally, a child with a strong sense of self will build healthier friendships down the road.

Teach social skills.【3】Role-play with your child to teach them how to have polite conversations with others. Practise taking turns, sharing, respecting other people’s boundaries, and showing care for their feelings. Your child also needs to know how to apologize, argue with a friend respectfully and listen to others.

【4】From Frog and Toad to Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, children’s literature is filled with strong friendships. Use books as an opportunity to talk about what makes those friendships work, and what qualities the characters displayed to develop their friendships.

Find teachable moments. As a parent, you may run into situations where your child doesn’t act like the best friend they could be. Your child may have moments of conflict, drama and fights with their friends. Try to turn these moments into teachable moments.【5】Eventually, they’ll get the hang of it. With your guidance and a little practice, your child will turn into a caring, kind and trustworthy friend.

A．Read books about friendship to your child.

B．Encourage your child to share their favorite books.

C．Fortunately, it’s not difficult for you to be a good friend.

D．Appropriate social behavior isn’t what a person is born with.

E．Ask them how a good friend would have acted in the situations.

F．However,there are many ways to help your child develop friendship skills.

G．When a child has a strong sense of self, they won’t join in mean behaviors to fit in.

25、Glenda and Raphael Savitz got married and moved to Newton two years later. The Savitzs found themselves _______ into the neighborhood with truly open arms. The neighborhood was the type of place where you’d be happy to _______ a family.

Three months after the move, Glenda gave birth to Judy. _______, a series of tests revealed (显示) the little girl was born deaf. The couple were completely _______ and they knew bringing up Judy was going to take some serious work and _______.

Meanwhile, the neighborhood were mindful of what a _______ the situation was for the parents. So they wanted to do something to make things _______ for the family. They decided to learn American Sign Language and _______ the responsibility as a group to help Judy learn to communicate as she _______. Keeping a secret to the Savitzs, the ________ hired Mr Green, a sign language instructor, to teach them. Mr Green ________ all the signs and symbols of the language in total silence，which was not an easy process for the beginners. ________ as the learning was，for the ________ of their youngest member, they continued to work hard. They wanted ________ to communicate with the little girl and also give her parents a big ________.

Finally, after several months’ ________, the day came when the neighbors decided to show the Savitzs what they had ________ at the Community Centre. As soon as the family arrived, they were ________ by the welcoming signs of their neighbors, which Glenda ________   as one of the most emotional experiences she’d ever felt.

Now, the little girl has grown from a shy toddler (学步的幼童) into a model for her peers, which makes all the neighbors so proud that they all are the ________ in her growth.

【1】

A．involved

B．directed

C．welcomed

D．accustomed

【2】

A．raise

B．admit

C．afford

D．protect

【3】

A．Strangely

B．Obviously

C．Unreasonably

D．Unfortunately

【4】

A．shocked

B．confused

C．amazed

D．disappointed

【5】

A．determination

B．concentration

C．commitment

D．enthusiasm

【6】

A．struggle

B．puzzle

C．legend

D．expectation

【7】

A．simpler

B．easier

C．brighter

D．sweeter

【8】

A．bring in

B．turn over

C．put up

D．take on

【9】

A．expected

B．grew

C．believed

D．trained

【10】

A．residents

B．partners

C．friends

D．relatives

【11】

A．connected

B．translated

C．submitted

D．indicated

【12】

A．Motivated

B．Impressive

C．Challenging

D．Instructive

【13】

A．education

B．benefit

C．aim

D．company

【14】

A．completely

B．repeatedly

C．desperately

D．continuously

【15】

A．approval

B．promise

C．chance

D．surprise

【16】

A．study

B．test

C．discussion

D．presentation

【17】

A．inquired

B．accomplished

C．performed

D．investigated

【18】

A．noticed

B．recognized

C．greeted

D．introduced

【19】

A．responded

B．recalled

C．wondered

D．declared

【20】

A．observers

B．directors

C．organizers

D．participants

26、Directions: Read the following passage. 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. 

How the smartphone affected teens

Some parents might worry about their teens spending so much time on their phones because it represents a complete departure from how they spent their own adolescence. But spending this much time on screens is not just different—in many ways, it’s actually worse.

Spending less time with friends means less time to develop social skills. A 2014 study found that sixth graders who spent just five days at a camp without using screens ended the time better at reading emotions on others’ faces, suggesting that teens’ screen-filled lives might cause their social skills to decline.

In addition, teens using smartphones read books, magazines and newspapers much less than previous generations did as teens: In the annual Monitoring the Future survey, the percentage of high school seniors who read a non-required book or magazine nearly every day dropped from 60 percent in 1980 to only 16 percent in 2015. College teachers tell me that students have more trouble reading longer text passages, and rarely read the required textbooks.

This isn’t to say that teens who use smartphones don’t have a lot going for them. They are physically safer and more tolerant than previous generations were. They also seem to have more realistic expectations than their parents did at the same age. But the smartphone threatens to disturb them before they even get started.

To be clear, moderate smartphone use—up to an hour a day—is not linked to mental health issues. However, most teens are on their phones much more than that.

Somewhat to my surprise, the teens I interviewed said they would rather see their friends in person than communicate with them using their phones. Parents used to worry about their teens spending too much time with their friends—they were a distraction, a bad influence, a waste of time. But it might be just what teens need.