2025-2026年海南临高初二下册期末英语试卷

1、On Halloween, children in America like to _______ as ghosts to frighten people.

A.take up B.make up C.dress up D.turn up

2、The Monument to the People’s Heroes was built ________ those who gave out their lives in the struggles and wars for the people’s liberation.

A．in honor for

B．in praise of

C．in memory of

D．in search of

3、Who spoke to Mr. Craven in his dream?

A.Mary B.his son C.his young wife D.Susan Sowerby

4、In his pursuit of the dream, he was being constantly __________ to tests of his persistence and courage. So he could not be hasty, nor impatient.

A.demonstrated B.appointed

C.subjected D.reminded

5、People doubt ______ the rising house prices will be under control.

A. that B. whether

C. what D. which

6、My brother is really ____. He often works in his office far into the night.

A．open-minded

B．hard-working

C．self-confident

D．warm-hearted

7、With the development of science and technology, robot cooks ______ in most families in the future.

A．appear

B．will appear

C．appeared

D．have appeared

8、The company ___ a rise in salary for ages, but nothing has happened yet.

A．has been promising

B．has promised

C．promised

D．promises

9、9. Please ______ your sister to bring the ticket for the concert.

A.remind B.remember C.warn D.Let

10、You are a producer of "green food"----your food is _______ of chemical fertilizers and is grown away from industrial areas and dirty water supplies.

A.fertile B.barre C.free D.short

11、We travel_____________ all the time between Canada and England for the business.

A.bit by bit B.back and forth C.now and then D.little by little

12、Neither he nor I ________ able to persuade her to change her mind.

A.is B.are C.were D.am

13、The reporters got to the airport, ______the pop star had gone.

A．only to tell

B．only to be told

C．only to have been told

D．only to have told

14、_______  we all know, books are the source of knowledge.

A. What B. That

C. Which D. As

15、In the US, not all universities are created ______ , and only some can truly pass as Ivy League (常青藤联盟), including Harvard, Yale, Princeton and so on.

A.equal B.professional C.global D.historical

16、There is a common belief among the students in our school _____ they should make great efforts to learn and reach the peak of their academic performances.

A.which B.that C.whether D.if

17、The teacher took the student's illness into account, so she made him   pass the exam .

A. originally B. narrowly

C. namely D. informally

18、____, you will feel a little nervous when you first perform for the public.

A. Luckily B. Naturally

C. Hopefully D. Partly

19、— Could you help me take care of my pet dog on the 19th?

— I’m afraid I'm not ____________ that day.

A.blank B.sufficient C.available D.convenient

20、He smoked in silence, thinking of nothing, and listening to the sound of the wind that brought the scent of the desert. When he had finished his smoke, he __________ one of his pockets, and sat there for a few moments, regarding what he had withdrawn.

A. turned to B. picked up

C. held on to D. reached into

21、_________I saw him, I knew he was the man the police were looking for.

A.The place B.The week C.The day D.The instant

22、All around the world, we can see kids playing football to their hearts’ ______.

A.content B.pleasure C.satisfactory D.attraction

23、The problem ____________yesterday at the meeting was about pollution.

A.to discuss B.to be discussed C.discussed D.being discussed

24、The man opened his eyes, only ________ himself left alone in the room.

A. finding B. found C. to find D. having found

25、The father as well as his three kids ________ skating on the cold river every Sunday afternoon in winter.

A. is going B. go

C. goes D. are going

26、China has had a bumper few years in space exploration, and its ambitions are about to get bolder. The China National Space Administration has released an overview of its plans for the next five years, which include launching a robotic craft to an asteroid, building a space telescope and laying the foundations for a space-based gravitational-wave detector.

China aims to launch asteroid probes to sample near-Earth asteroids and study icy comets that have asteroid-like orbits. The mission, which will probably be named Zheng He after a Ming-dynasty Chinese explorer, would be the country’s first to visit an asteroid, and could launch as soon as 2024. It will follow in the wake of Japan’s successful Hayabusa asteroid missions and NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex, which is due to return space rocks to Earth next year.

Zheng He will fly for ten years, first landing on an ancient asteroid known as HO3. Scientists hope that studying it will give them an insight into conditions in the early Solar System. Zheng He will anchor itself on the asteroid before scooping up its sample, and then return to Earth’s orbit in 2026 to drop off its spoils, which will parachute to the ground.

China also plans to launch a space telescope called Xuntian, whose name means “survey the heavens”, to rival the Hubble. This will image in the same wavelengths — ultraviolet, visible and infrared — as those used by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.

Slightly smaller than Hubble, Xuntian will not quite match its predecessor’s resolution; but, at any one time, Xuntian will capture a patch of sky 300 times larger. That will allow it to probe a much greater volume of the Universe than Hubble, says Zhan, who works on Xuntian. The telescope will periodically connect with China’s space station, Tiangong, for refuelling and maintenance. Zhan says that the team plans to deliver the telescope by the end of 2023, ready for launch in2024. “The schedule is very tight,” he says.

【1】What can we learn from Paragraph 2 and 3?

A．Zheng He would be the third probe ever to reach an asteroid.

B．NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex has successfully returned space rocks to Earth.

C．Zheng He will return to Earth in 2026.

D．Sampling near-Earth asteroids will be Zheng He’s only mission.

【2】What does the underlined word “rival” probably mean in Paragraph 4?

A．Compromise with.

B．Communicate with.

C．Compete with.

D．Connect with.

【3】The following session of the passage will probably talk about __________.

A．China’s measures to broaden and deepen international collaboration

B．China’s plan to launch a space-based gravitational-wave detector

C．China’s three more missions focusing on the moon and beyond

D．the significant meaning of China’s great leap into the space

【4】Where can we read this passage?

A．In a biography.

B．In a chemical paper.

C．In a fiction novel.

D．In a newspaper.

27、   If you are invited to a wedding, baby shower or other celebrations, you will be expected to bring a gift. Unless you know the host very well, the gift should be modest in value, about $25 or so.

For a wedding ， the bride will have "registered ( 登 记 )" at one or two local department stores，indicating the items she prefers．You can buy the couple a gift that isn’t listed , but most people buy something listed on the registry (记录簿). If you buy an item listed on the registry, be sure to tell the store that you are doing this, so that the couple doesn’t receive duplicate (重复的) gifts．For a baby shower，bring a gift appropriate for a new born baby．

If you wish to give a gift when you leave to return to your country, the best gift is something unique to your country. It does not need to be especially valuable or rare. Possibilities include a book about your country, an inexpensive piece of handicraft( 手工艺品)or art, or something else that reflects your culture. If the children collect coins and stamps, they would be very pleased with a set of your country’s coins or a selection of stamps from your country.

If you owe a debt of deep gratitude to an American host family, a common way of repaying it is to take the family to a form of entertainment, such as a baseball, basketball, or a good restaurant.

Gift giving is not as important in America as it is in other countries, so there is nothing wrong with not giving a gift. If you need help, talk to a salesperson at a department store. Tell them about the person who will be receiving the gift and the reason for the gift, and they will help you find something appropriate.

【1】Why is collecting coins mentioned in the third paragraph?

A. To show the important role of coins as gifts.

B. To stress the popularity of coin collecting in America.

C. To give an example of selecting a unique gift.

D. To explain the relation between coins and culture.

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

A. Introduce a way to show gratitude.

B. Add some background information.

C. Summarize(总结) the previous paragraphs.

D. Recommend some family-friendly activities.

【3】The writer develops the passage mainly by  .

A. using numbers. B. giving examples.

C. giving reasons. D. telling stories.

【4】Which can serve as a title for the text?

A. How to select a gift B. Gift giving in America

C. Where to buy a gift D. Celebrations in America

28、   Aspirin has long been praised as a wonder drug. An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away. Many Americans have been taking one aspirin a day, believing it would protect them from a heart attack, a stroke(中风), and even a cancer. But several recent studies have thrown this into question. Daily use of aspirin can have serious side effects(副作用).

One study followed more than 19,000 healthy people aged 65 and older. They were required to take either 100 mg of aspirin (a little more than the 81 mg dose that most people take) or a placebo (无效对照剂) every day for about years. Not only did people in the aspirin group not lower their risk of heart disease, or disability but they were also more likely to suffer from bleeding into the brain or stomach. And they were more likely to die because of an increased risk of giving in to cancer, Similarly, an experiment of more than 12, 500 people aged 55 and older who have a cardiovascular (心血管的) risk found no benefit to taking aspirin daily. In study of more than 15,000 people with diabetes(糖尿病), a daily aspirin did prevent heart attacks and strokes, but it also caused serious bleeding.

Although some earlier research has proved that aspirin can help people who have already had or are at high risk for heart attacks or strokes, the drug’s value is not so clear for people, especially older people. The bottom line is this: Be smart and be safe. You should not take daily low-dose aspirin without talking to a doctor if you.

● Are over the age of 70

● Drink wine regularly

●Are on any simple medical operations

【1】Why do many Americans take one aspirin a day?

A.It has no side effects at all. B.It makes people free from diabetes.

C.It’s proved to be a wonder drug. D.It’s believed to prevent serious diseases

【2】What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?

A.The side effects from taking aspirin. B.The reasons for bleeding and diabetes.

C.The elderly having a cardiovascular risk. D.The effort people make to prevent diseases.

【3】Which of the following statements about aspirin is TRUE?

A.People drinking wine frequently should take aspirin.

B.Aspirin helps healthy people lower risk of heart disease.

C.Most people have a good understanding of aspirin’s value.

D.Taking aspirin daily might cause health problems for healthy people.

【4】What does the author think of taking aspirin daily?

A.This treatment is very helpful and simple.

B.People should be careful about the medicine.

C.Old people should start this kind of treatment.

D.It could be used to treat heart attack and stroke.

29、   Scientific methods of improving memory effectively

Sharpen your brain with mnemonic (帮助记忆的) devices

Mnemonic devices are techniques that a person can use to help them memorize information better. 【1】. This is because they act like brain training and help it to work and create new cognitive (认知的) network connections. So go on ahead and adapt mnemonic practices whenever possible.

Exercise regularly

That's right, and we mean physical exercise. According to a research, leading an inactive lifestyle can also lead to memory loss. 【2】. It's healthy for both your mind and your body.

Play video games

Yes, you heard us. Get on that controller and spend a couple of hours playing your favorite video games. A recent study has shown how these pastimes can help improve the functioning of various memory-associated areas in the brain. 【3】.

Reduce stress levels

Extreme and constant stress, especially at high levels, can easily weaken our memory and disorder our cognitive skills. 【4】. You can do this by thinking back, taking a walk or by mixing mindfulness based stress reduction methods.

【5】

This is a no-brainer since it's a well-known fact that eating vegetables can help keep you and your body healthy, and that includes your brain. Various research papers stating that fruits and vegetables can help lower oxidative(氧化的) stress in your brain as well as help keep healthy cognitive functions.

A.Eat abundant greens

B.Keep a balanced diet

C.So they have great educational potential beyond entertainment

D.So slow down, and ease yourself into taking it down a level

E.But don't go overboard, or too much of a good thing can be bad for you

F.So put on those trainers, go outside and start working up a good sweat

G.And according to recent studies, they can help improve your brain

30、   I work as the reception manager at my hotel. A ______came in a few weeks ago with a note saying that the guest would be travelling with her________ father. His daughter wanted to make his trip to Ireland as ______as possible.

Upon seeing this note, I ______I would be the one to check them in as I was scheduled for their arrival time. I ______to learn some very basic sign language. I ______ the guest in my usual fashion, asking for the surname on the booking. Once I heard the name I ______ immediately who was standing in front of me.

I had been learning for two weeks how to say "welcome to Ireland. My sign language is ______, but please if you need anything during your stay just let me know and we will help you".

I ______ at the father and daughter and greeted him in the sign language I had learned for him. His daughter broke down ______ and called me sweet when she learned about the truth. But the father just smiled and was so ______. Honestly, seeing his ______ was enough for me. It was so worth the last few weeks of learning basic sign language.

On check-out, I ______ wasn't working, but they had ______ a gift for me---a small box with some chocolates and a book on sign language. Inside was a ______ saying "Thank you very much for what you did on check-in. You have no idea how much this ______ to my father and me. We can't ______ you enough. You've made his trip home to his family after 50 years very ______ with one simple gesture".

They wrote a letter to the general manager, ______ to give me a raise, which I really ______. I cried for 5 minutes when I came into work today to find this gift in my locker.

【1】A.stranger B.woman C.booking D.call

【2】A.deaf B.retired C.lonely D.blind

【3】A.exciting B.cheap C.smooth D.long

【4】A.worried B.knew C.thought D.hoped

【5】A.pretended B.preferred C.had D.decided

【6】A.greeted B.eyed C.helped D.attended

【7】A.recognized B.realized C.wondered D.remembered

【8】A.excellent B.helpful C.terrible D.useless

【9】A.smiled B.stared C.pointed D.shouted

【10】A.laughing B.singing C.complaining D.crying

【11】A.entertained B.embarrassed C.happy D.encouraged

【12】A.presence B.disability C.appearance D.reaction

【13】A.fortunately B.sadly C.hopefully D.recently

【14】A.left B.made C.posted D.ordered

【15】A.book B.poster C.proverb D.note

【16】A.showed B.meant C.happened D.explained

【17】A.help B.pay C.give D.thank

【18】A.useful B.special C.meaningless D.important

【19】A.asking B.offering C.promising D.demanding

【20】A.needed B.cared C.appreciated D.deserved

31、课文填空

The three men built a small boat and set sail. All of a sudden, two dinosaurs rose to the surface and began to fight each other. The small boat was almost 【1】by the dinosaurs before they were able to get away

They sailed to shore and explored the forest. They came across huge insects and many strange creatures. As they were 【2】 around, they noticed a man sitting【3】a tree in the distance-he was at least four meters tall. The men became afraid, and ran back to the boat.

They set sail again, and saw what looked like an exit, but it was【4】by rocks which had fallen down from the ceiling. They made a bomb to blow up the rocks. After the bomb exploded, their boat rushed 【5】forward into a large hole. The boat floated down with the water. It was too fast for them to escape, They could only hold on to the boat in terror.

32、概要写作

The journey to the moon has been the first step toward future exploration(探险) in space. The distance between the moon and the earth is very short indeed when compared with the distances between the earth and the other planets. Mars, one of the nearest planets to the earth, is millions of miles away. Travelling to the planets will be man’s next aim. Such travels will be more challenging than the trip to the moon and certainly more adventurous.

Recently, two American spaceships, Vikings 1 and 2 landed on Mars trying to discover whether there is any life on the planet. So far the signs of life on Mars has neither confirmed nor ruled out.(排除)

Russians have discovered that the surface of Venus（金星）is so hot that it is almost certain that there is no life there. Also the atmosphere of Venus is extremely dense and the pressure is nearly a hundred times greater than that of the earth’s atmosphere.

Scientists believe man may find planets which have the same conditions as those we have on the earth, but man should realize the earth will be his only home for a long time and begin to love and care about it.

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