2025-2026年甘肃张掖高二上册期末英语试卷(解析版)

1、The class will _______on some important matters．

A．debate B．argue

C．discuss D．Talk

2、Experts say this bad weather like heavy rain and continuous drought ________ due to climate change.

A．have occurred

B．has been occurred

C．have been occurred

D．has occurred

3、—Would you mind turning down the music?

— .

A. Yes, not at all. B. That’s settled.

C. Go ahead!     D. No, not at all.

4、Venus has a dense atmosphere, ________ we know very little.

A．its composition

B．whose composition

C．about which composition

D．about whose composition

5、Though the girl is really proud of having a Louis Vuitton handbag, she ________tell a fake one from a real one.

A．can hardly

B．shouldn’t

C．can really

D．mustn’t

6、Leave your key with a neighbour ________ you lock yourself out one day.

A．as long as

B．so that

C．in case

D．now that

7、David apologized for ________ to inform me of the change in the plan.

A．his being not able

B．him not to be able

C．his not being able

D．him to he not able

8、—Mama, shall I put all of the old things in the box?

— ______ If you think it isn’t of much use, you may throw them out.

A．Another time.

B．It’s up to you.

C．How come?

D．Help yourself.

9、A total of 35 Chinese universities ________ among the world's 500 best in a ranking released by China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University on Monday.

A．ranked

B．rank

C．ranks

D．ranking

10、As the bell rang, the students went out _______.

A.one by one B.one another C.each other D.one after one

11、The news will be most welcome to those _________ jobs are poorly paid.

A. that   B. who

C. which   D. whose

12、---Why are you so angry with your brother?

---I _____ for the math test since I got up, but he is always interrupting me by asking

questions.

A. have prepared   B. have been preparing   C. had prepared   D. had been preparing

13、_______ plays an important part in winning the fight against the serious disease?

A. Who do you think   B. Whom do you think

C. Do you think whom  D. Do you think who

14、Gun control is a topic ____________ Americans have discussed for a long time.

A. of which        B. with which

C. about which   D. into which

15、My mother tried to ________ me not to go to Athens to watch the 2004 Olympic Games, but she failed.

A．persuade

B．stress

C．admire

D．recognize

16、I’m really tired _______ Tom. He had me _________ for two hours in the rain.

A. of, waiting B. with; wait   C. of; waited D. with; waited

17、It’s lucky that we were born in such a multicultural age, so it is very necessary for us to accept other cultures with a   mind.

A. brave B. sharp C. contrary D. broad

18、Her mother_________ having read the letter when Mary found the envelope open.

A. thought   B. considered   C. admitted   D. advised

19、After graduation, he took all his works（作品） to London _______ get a good job there.

A. so that   B. in order that

C. in order to   D. as to

20、With his son________ him,the old man felt unhappy.

A. to disappoint   B. to be disappointed

C. disappointing   D. being disappointed

21、The opinions on the newly-released film ______ from person to person, which means the film has ______reviews from the audience.

A.vary; mixed B.vary; moderate

C.are varied; varied D.are varied; various

22、On receiving a phone call from his wife ____she had a fall, Mr Gordon immediately rushed home from office.

A. says   B. said

C. saying   D. to say

23、—Must we hand in our homework now?

—No, you_____. You may give it to me tomorrow.

A.needn’t B.mustn’t C.can’t

24、The ________ expression on her face suggested she was ________ when she heard the news.

A．amazed; amazed

B．amazing; amazing

C．amazing; amazed

D．amazed; amazing

25、The League member is brave, honest and hard-working. In a word, he is a good boy of many ______.

A. qualities B. principles C. rewards   D. opinions

26、A 5,300-year-old Chinese city that provides the earliest example of civilisation in the country has been named China’s latest UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Liangzhu Archaeological Site in Zhejiang Province was designated a “cultural site” at the ongoing UNESCO meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing the total number of Chinese heritage sites to 55 — surpassing (超过) Italy as the country with the largest number in the world.

The ruins, located in Hangzhou, sit on the plain of river networks in the basin of the Yangtze River and date back to around 3,300 BC. The site covers an area of 14.3 square kilometers and includes relics of 11 dams, cemetery sites (墓址), a water protection system and walls that give evidence to an early Chinese city civilization, with planing rice as the economic foundation.

The discovery of the site was of “primary importance” as it provides good evidence that Chinese civilization started around 5,000 years ago — 1,000 years earlier than previously (先前的) thought. Colin Renfrew, a retired professor of archaeology at the University of Cambridge said, “So when we are talking about the origins (起源) of state society in China, we can think of the Liangzhu instead of the Shang civilization around 1,500 BC.”

The site was first discovered in 1936 when a team of archaeologists unearthed some pottery (陶器) and began searching for further evidence. A breakthrough came in 1986 when a cemetery site with around 1,200 artifacts (手工艺品) was uncovered. The walls of the city were discovered in 2007 and the surrounding water protection system was unearthed in 2015. Archaeologists think that it would have taken 4,000 people working for ten years to build the system.

The decision to add the site to the UNESCO list is the result of more than twenty years’ work, with preparations starting in 1994. The site is now open to tourists, but the number allowed to visit the site is limited to 3,000 a day and bookings (预定) must be made online.

【1】What dos the underlined word “designated” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?

A．Made.

B．Named

C．Developed.

D．Created.

【2】Why is the discovery of the site very important?

A．It proves state society’s origins around 1500 BC.

B．It proves the existence of Shang civilisation.

C．It proves China’s 5000-year-old civilisation.

D．It proves China has the longest civilisation.

【3】What can be inferred from the text?

A．A burial site was first unearthed in 1994.

B．It took 4,000 people 10 years to build the city walls.

C．It took UNESCO 20 years to include the site in its list.

D．China is taking measures to protect the site.

【4】Which might be the best title for the text?

A．Liangzhu Archaeological Site included in UNESCO Word Heritage List

B．The total number of world heritage sites in China reached 55

C．Liangzhu City provides China’s earliest example of civilization

D．China became the country with the largest number of heritage sites

27、As you probably know, learning a foreign language is sometimes challenging. But it can also be fun. Learning to speak a second language opens doors to new opportunities, helps you to communicate with others and makes travelling overseas more satisfactory.

It might come as a surprise that the number of teenagers learning foreign languages in UK secondary schools has dropped by 45% since the turn of the millennium. Another survey of secondary schools suggests a third of students have dropped at least one language from their GCSE exam options. There are some reasons for this, including many students’ opinion that languages are difficult. Others have questioned the need for a second language when translation technology is advancing.

Matthew Fell, chief UK policy director for business group the CBI, believes that “The decline in language learning in schools must be reversed, or else the UK will be less competitive globally and young people less prepared for the modern world.”

Some native English speakers have admitted the benefits of speaking another tongue. Cassandra Scott, from Edinburgh, studied three languages in her final year at school. She is now a freelance translator in Edinburgh, and says “Learning languages at school really set the course for my career.”

【1】How does the author show the fact that fewer people have learned foreign languages?

A．By offering background information.

B．By giving specific examples.

C．By analyzing underlying reasons.

D．By showing personal research.

【2】What does the underlined word “reversed” in paragraph 3 mean?

A．Developed rapidly.

B．Pushed quickly.

C．Changed completely.

D．Maintained properly.

【3】What can we learn from the passage?

A．A fulfilling overseas travel requires another foreign language.

B．Learning languages at school may contribute to one’s future career.

C．Native English speakers benefit more from speaking another tongue.

D．With the translation technology, there’s no need to learn foreign languages.

【4】What’s the purpose of the passage?

A．To criticize people’s ignorance of foreign languages.

B．To stress the significance of learning foreign languages.

C．To state the result of dropping learning foreign languages.

D．To raise people’s awareness of protecting native languages.

28、Wales is the perfect get-away-from-it-all type of destination that allows you to embrace a whole new world, providing relaxation and excitement. These are the best things to do right now.

Climb to the top of Wales

Place: Mount Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park

It is the highest mountain in Wales. Climbing Mount Snowdon takes anywhere between five and seven hours, but the 1,085-metre peak offers the most magnificent views. Heading this way in winter is a no-no but the mountain gets plenty busy through spring, summer and autumn, with more than half a million hikers dragging themselves up to the top every year.

Learn to pronounce the longest town name in the UK

Place: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwymdrobwllllantysiliogogog, Anglesey

It is a small village with a famously tongue-twisting name. Originally called Llanfair Pwllgwyngll, the name of this village was extended in the hope of attracting tourists to its town. In that regard, it has been a success. There isn't much to do here beyond sitting in a couple of pubs or wandering around.

Go on a sporting Journey in the capital

Place: Cardiff

There may be more important things when it comes to history and tradition, but it doesn't get much more thrilling than visiting the capital on a major rugby or football occasion. Cardiff is at its best when the dragons are doing battle at the Principality Stadium, and the pubs and bars of the city evolve into an entirely different beast.

Visit the smallest house in Great Britain

Place: Conwy, Gwynedd

It is a bright red house that was once home to a very tall fisherman. Conwy is a beautiful town, famous for its castle. The red house is said to be the smallest in Great Britain. A woman in traditional Welsh clothing waits outside the house and tours of the tiny house cost just £l.

【1】What can we know about Mount Snowdon

A．It's very busy all year round.

B．It attracts many climbers.

C．It's the highest Mountain in the UK.

D．It takes 8 hours to reach the top.

【2】What can we do in Anglesey?

A．Visiting a historical town.

B．Taking a £l worth of tour.

C．Wandering around a village.

D．Appreciating magnificent views.

【3】Which of the following place suit you if you are a football fan?

A．Mount Snowdon

B．Cardiff

C．Llanfair Pwllgwyngll

D．Conwy

29、Tips for taking care of friendships

Some people are meant to come and go from your lives quickly. Other friends may grow with you as your life changes. One way to keep friendships of any level strong is to take good care of them.

Send handwritten notes

Just find a note card, write something by hand, and then mail it. 【1】 Since electronic communication is becoming popular these days, a handwritten note can really make an impression.

Be active in contacting friends

Many people call up friends only when they need something. The problem with this is it makes it look as if you don’t really care about your friend. 【2】 Regularly check in with your friends so they know you are sincere.

Call up friends

Electronic communication is great, but there is nothing like hearing your friend’s voice to give you a lift. Make a point to call up friends and check in with them. 【3】. Just a few minutes every month can make a difference in your friendship.

Give meaningful gifts

Put some thought into the gifts you give a friend. 【4】. In fact, often the smallest but most thoughtful ones are the biggest hit.

【5】

People who argue from time to time actually have healthier friendships than those who never discuss their points of conflict（冲突）. Learn how to argue in a healthy way and work through the issues in your friendship.

A．Talk things out

B．Get together with friends

C．The phone calls don’t have to be long

D．The presents don’t have to be large or expensive

E．This will really stand out in your friend’s mailbox

F．Discuss your issues with the goal of making your relationship healthier

G．Remember to call up friends or send an email to see how they are doing

30、37-year-old Coast Guard Zac Edwards and his wife Cindy had just tied the knot on the sands of Shell Beach, Alabama last week when a disaster occurred. As they were posing for wedding _________, they heard someone screaming for help.

18-year-old Jamel Robinson was _________ in a rip tide (离岸流) 50 yards out from the seashore, and it was _________ that he was struggling to stay afloat. Though there were lifeguards _________ at the time, they were busy saving other drowning swimmers from the current.

Cindy immediately _________ her newly-wed husband to save the boy. Zac took off his wedding shirt and was about to take off his pants when his wife said there was no time—so without further _________, he took off down the beach.

Before he dived into the surf, he grabbed a boogie board (冲浪板) from some beachgoers and _________ his way out to the teen. Zac helped the boy onto the board and started helping him back to the shore. As they continued swimming, _________, the bridegroom started to get _________—and slightly panicked.

“I eventually __________ him but we were about half a football field away from the shore. He just kept saying ‘I can’t breathe’,” said Edwards. “The current was really strong and it was __________ us coming in any further. The __________ were making it hard to kick too.”

__________, a team of rescuers arrived by jet ski and __________ Zac and Jamel out of the water. Jamel was shaken, but __________ by the incident, and he was able to start his senior year of high school this week. He and his mother thanked Zac for the rescue, but the bridegroom says that it was all in a (wedding) day’s work.

【1】

A．photos

B．posters

C．gifts

D．dresses

【2】

A．hurt

B．trapped

C．lost

D．attacked

【3】

A．possible

B．simple

C．strange

D．clear

【4】

A．in danger

B．in trouble

C．on duty

D．on vacation

【5】

A．urged

B．forced

C．warned

D．allowed

【6】

A．hesitation

B．delay

C．fear

D．consideration

【7】

A．felt

B．showed

C．followed

D．made

【8】

A．therefore

B．otherwise

C．however

D．moreover

【9】

A．angry

B．tired

C．impatient

D．sad

【10】

A．controlled

B．found

C．missed

D．reached

【11】

A．leading

B．moving

C．stopping

D．sending

【12】

A．waves

B．boards

C．shoes

D．pants

【13】

A．Thankfully

B．Immediately

C．Naturally

D．Certainly

【14】

A．picked

B．pulled

C．carried

D．guided

【15】

A．astonished

B．defeated

C．unharmed

D．discouraged

31、请根据短文上下文在空白处填上相应词语。

Passage 1:

Today was my first day in senior high.I got up late and with 【1】 (心里发慌),I  stepped into my new classroom 【2】 (一看见）a middle aged man standing in the front.I knew he must be my headteacher.He told us in high school we must 【3】 (全力以赴）and 【4】 (充分利用）the time to develop ourselves.Next semester we will choose six among all the subjects 【5】 (取决于）our interest to prepare for the college entrance examination.Vow,my dreamed university,I’m 【6】 (期 待）it where I can 【7】 (高仰着头）to do further study.

Passage2:

【8】 (说起）the coming periodical English examination,I have trouble 【9】 (填充）the form grammatically. 【10】 (在我空闲的时 间）I spend much time practicing it,but in vain.

32、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I first played ping-pong in our basement (地下室) at home. My brother and I asked for an old wooden table from my grandfather. It was painted green. Although it was very simple, it served its purpose every day. My father never really played any other sports with me, but ping-pong was one that he played quite well and it took me plenty of time before I could beat him. My elder brother was also a very good competitor.

When I got to university, I was happy to discover a ping-pong table in the common room. I spent a great deal of time there, often until the midnight. There were about three or four friends that I often played against. We were all at the same skill level. One of them had ever played in a tournament (锦标赛). A friend from Germany said his father had ever won the German national tournament. We took part in a tournament. My ranking (名次) is the third place, but I had beaten the first and second place winners when we had played for fun. I sometimes played with other friends who didn’t play ping-pong well, so I would use my left hand to give them an advantage. But before long I became so skilled with my left hand that they no longer had the advantage.

Later, I played in a ping-pong competition which was held by my university. I lost at first. But because it was double climination (双淘汰制), I went to the loser group. I beat all the players and then played against the student who had beaten me in the first round. Surprisingly, I beat him 3 times and won the competition.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 应使用5个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

Later, there was a tournament held in the city where I studied.

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Paragraph 2:

After the tournament I didn’t often play the sport because of the busy study.

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