朔州2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、________we need is some interesting news.

A. What   B. Which

C. That   D. Whether

2、---The film we saw last week is simply fantastic.

---____.I think it’s just average, nothing special.

A. I can’t agree with you more

B. With all due respect

C. I beg to differ

D. As predicted

3、Their views on education are almost ________.

A.systematic B.identical C.allergic D.confidential

4、________ an area about three times the size of the Yellowstone National Park, the GPNP will be one of the first national parks in the country.

A．Covering

B．To cover

C．Covered

D．To have covered

5、What are you doing? Don't you know it is ________ to read people's private letters without permission?

A. aggressive B. illegal   C. reasonable   D. secure

6、We went through a period ________ communications were difficult in the rural areas.

A．which

B．whose

C．in which

D．with which

7、The head office of the bank is in Beijing, but it has ________ all over the country.

A．bases

B．branches

C．boards

D．businesses

8、—I failed to be admitted to my ideal university. Bad luck!

—How can you expect ________ a chance of success since you haven't committed yourself to it?

A. there being   B. there to be

C. it to be   D. it being

9、Had he taken his parent’s advice, he ______ having made such a silly mistake now.

A. would not regret   B. would not have regretted

C. may not regret   D. does not regret

10、Homegrown drama “A Lifelong Journey” has explored subjects of ________ interest and gained widespread appreciation from reviewers and audiences.

A．universal

B．immense

C．moral

D．intense

11、There were too many people _________ the matter.

A．involved in

B．involving in

C．involved

D．involving

12、Through association with people who are meaningful to us, we achieve a sense of security, love, ________, and acceptance.

A．rejection

B．equation

C．impression

D．companionship

13、We will feel ________ if the music sounds ________.

A．relaxed; relaxed

B．relaxed; relaxing

C．relaxing; relaxing

D．relaxing; relaxed

14、Putin said Russia ________ the right to take all measures in Ukraine to protect Russian people there who were living in “terror”.

A. escaped B. forgave C. suffered D. reserved

15、It was along the Mississippi River ________ Mark Twain spent much of his childhood.

A. how    B. which    C. that        D. where

16、The boy stuck to ________ he had decided on and succeeded eventually.

A．it

B．what

C．how

D．that

17、—Do you think their table tennis team will win the first place in the 2012 London Olympics?

—____________. Ours is much more competitive than theirs.

A. Of course   B. Don’t mention it

C. It depends   D. By no means

18、After a long journey across the whole of Europe from north to south, they found themselves _________out as well as their clothes.

A.wear B.wore C.wearing D.worn

19、The number of stay-at-home fathers reached a record high last year, new figures show, _______ families saw a rise in female breadwinners.

A. if   B. as

C. because   D. though

20、－ Have you received the present I chose for you?

－ Yes! I love it. I have never got _________ one. Thank you so much.

A. the better   B. the best

C. a better   D. a best

21、— I ______ to get a driving license these years but without success.

— It’s rather difficult nowadays.

A. have been attempted  B. have been attempting

C. am attempting  D. was attempting

22、________ with different numbers, the documents are neatly put on the desk.

A．Contrasted

B．Occupied

C．Associated

D．Marked

23、If only I ________ a solid foundation in senior one! I wouldn’t be struggling in English now.

A. lay   B. laid

C. had laid   D. were to lay

24、 Difficult as it was, I was not ready to quit and __________ my journey towards life balance.

A. give out B. give on C. give up D. give off

25、The situation in Ukraine is very .

A．emotive

B．witty

C．enthusiastic

D．complicated

26、Veteran Oksana Chusovitina ended her legendary career on Sunday night after competing at a record eighth Olympic Games. After failing to secure a spot in Sunday’s vault final, the 46-year-old, representing Uzbekistan, waved to the small crowd inside Tokyo’s Ariake Gymnastics Center, made a heart shape with her hands and briefly cried.

Born in Uzbek capital Tashkent in 1976, Chusovitina took up gymnastics at age 7, following her older brother into the sport. “My mother did not want me to do gymnastics, she was worried about me all the time. I wanted to prove to her that I was not doing it in vain, and I think I eventually succeeded in that,” Chusovitina once said of her childhood.

She made her Olympic debut (首次亮相) at the 1992 Barcelona Games as part of the gold medal-winning Unified team, comprised of (由……组成) athletes from former Soviet states.

She then represented Uzbekistan, before being granted German citizenship in 2006. She took home a vault silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games for Germany, but switched back to competing for Uzbekistan in 2013. Chusovitina is one of just two female gymnasts to represent three different nations at the Olympic Games.

When Chusovitina’s 3-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia in 2002, she sold her possessions and used any prize money she earned to pay for his medical treatment. Her switch to German citizenship was motivated by the promise of a higher income and better medical care.

After her son’s recovery, Chusovitina continued to compete, but this time it was her love of gymnastics that kept her going. “There is no secret. I just love gymnastics and no one ever forced me to compete. I do so with pleasure,” she said.

With COVID-19 rules keeping fans out of the venue, Chusovitina admitted the atmosphere wasn’t what she had hoped. “I would have loved to have spectators, she said. “Of course in terms of performance, it’s better when it’s just you and the apparatus (器具). But every athlete needs this attention and applause.”

“Maybe Fil skip Paris (2024 Games), and go to Los Angeles (2028 Games) for the applause,” she joked. At last, she told reporters, “My son is 22 years old and I want to spend time with him. I want to be a mom.”

【1】What is implied about Chusovitina?

A．She once took home a gold medal in her own right.

B．She started gymnastics to meet her mother’s expectations.

C．She preferred no audience when performing during the pandemic.

D．She will probably not compete in the 2028 Olympic Games.

【2】Why did Chusovitina choose to compete for German?

A．Because she could secure a spot more easily in the Olympics.

B．Because it would guarantee her a lot of prize money.

C．Because it meant better medical treatment for her son.

D．Because she was granted German citizenship.

【3】Which word can best describe Chusovitina as an athlete?

A．Diligent.

B．Perseverant.

C．Talented.

D．Ambitious.

【4】What is the best title for the text?

A．A Legend Athlete Fighting in the Olympics

B．Life of a Legend Athlete

C．A Legend Athlete, a Smashing Mother

D．A Record Breaker of the Olympics

27、How To Make Your Garden Pet-Friendly

Have you ever thought of providing your pet with a comfortable garden? 【1】 And whether you have a dog, cat, mini pig or a host of different animals to spend your time with, it’s crucial they have a safe environment in which to play in the open air.

【2】 This could stretch the whole width of your garden, or just a section if you’d prefer to keep a part of your space as a human-only zone. Ensuring pets are safely contained and not wandering into a neighbor’s garden or escaping onto a busy road is essential for a truly pet-friendly space.

When choosing what to have underfoot, grass is a clear winner and paved pathways are also safe for paws to touch. Try to avoid loose materials such as gravel (沙砾) which could get stuck and injure your pet. 【3】 English Ivy (常春藤), Mistletoe (槲寄生) and some colorful flowers are harmful to dogs. Research what your pet can and cannot bear.

Just like you, your dog, cat or rabbit will appreciate a nice spot where he can sit or take a break on a hot day. Finding shade for an animal is vital (imagine spending summer in a fur coat without a break), so provide areas where they can rest and avoid the burning sun. 【4】

Since animals aren’t known for their lavatorial (如厕的) manners, you will be left to clear up what they have left behind. 【5】 Other than being a hatred for your much-loved landscape, not clearing up after your pets could lead to health problems for humans and other animals.

A．Your pets probably like colorful flowers.

B．Start with a strong, firm fence to set their boundaries.

C．Leaving water in these spaces can be enough encouragement for them to visit.

D．Our furry companions love the outdoors.

E．Besides, knowing which plants could be potentially poisonous is also important.

F．It is also a polite behavior for the pet-owner in public places.

G．However annoying the chore may be, it’s an important one to favor the surroundings.

28、Steve Sparks was a young successful lawyer when a bruise （挫伤） on one of the legs of his 3-year-old daughter changed his life. The bruise led to a doctor’s visit. The doctor said his daughter was suffering from leukemia (白血病).

Steve said that in a moment his life changed from what restaurant he was going to take his clients (客户) to lunch to whether his daughter Katie was ever going to see her fourth birthday.

For three years Katie received a lot of treatment at the Nemours Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware and with the help of wonderful doctors, kind nurses, whom Steve and his wife Michelle called heroes, Katie’s leukemia was cured (治愈).

Forever changed by the experience and encouraged by the heroes at Nemours who saved his daughter’s life, Steve felt he couldn’t go back to business as usual. He felt there was something else he was meant to do and that something else led him to join the Nemours Foundation（基金会）at the age of 28. The job change came with a 65% pay cut from what he was making as a lawyer, but Steve thought he was right and it was more important to help those who need help. Steve is glad to have made such a choice.

Katie is now a healthy 20-year-old college student and Steve is one of the leaders of the Nemours Foundation. In three weeks Steve will have a party for Katie’s 21st birthday, and give big thanks to the Nemours by riding his bicycle from Nemours in Jack-sonville, Florida to Wilmington, Delaware. He’ll ride 900 miles in 9 days and raise $100,000 for the Nemours Foundation with the hope of saving more children’s lives.

【1】From the text we can learn that _____.

A. Steve hated being a lawyer

B. Katie’s bruise caused leukemia

C. Katie suffered from leukemia at four

D. Steve had ever doubted whether Katie could survive

【2】What did Steve and his wife think of the doctors and nurses?

A. They were unfriendly.

B. They were great.

C. They were inexperienced.

D. They were clever.

【3】Which of the following is TRUE about Steve’s becoming a member of the Nemours Foundation?

A. He felt sorry about his decision.

B. He didn’t get even half the pay he used to.

C. His daughter gave him much encouragement.

D. He was advised to do so by the doctors.

【4】Steve will ride 900 miles in 9 days to _____.

A. show he is strong enough

B. celebrate his daughter’s birthday

C. raise money to save more children’s lives

D. advise people to do more exercise

29、When Su Bingtian was first added to the track and field team of his junior high school, what he did most was not training or competing, but carrying bags for his senior teammates and watching them running.

Nobody, including Su himself, would believe the small boy could one day become the first Asian man to reach the 100m final at the World Championships, running side-to-side with the fastest sprinters in the world.

Born in a rural area in China’s southeastern province of Guangdong, Su started training in athletics in 2003. After 12 years of fast progress, Su emerged from a bag-carrier to the fastest man in the world most populous country, breaking the national record after he clocked 9.99 seconds at the IAAF Diamond League Eugene leg on May 30. He is the first and only Chinese that have ever dipped under the 10-second barrier. He attributed such progress to a revolutionary technique change starting from last winter.

When Su first began to train in sprinting, he had been using his right foot to start off. But he always found his third step a little bit weak and unsteady which would affect his intermediate running and the whole rhythm. After consulting with his coach Yuan Guoqiang, China’s first national record holder, Su has changed his way to start with his left foot going forward first.

“It was like a desperate gamble, a brand new start for me. I knew if it works I would find some room to improve, otherwise it could lead to the end of my career,” Su said.

“To be honest, I am not fully prepared for such pressure and intensive media coverage. I will learn to deal with it as soon as possible. But training and competing will always be my priority,” said a determined Su. “I hope my story can encourage those young people to believe that Chinese can also run fast. I do not think I am a hero. I am just a step-stone, like my coach Yuan, a step-stone to pave the way for more youngsters to push the speed limit for China.”

【1】What does the second paragraph imply?

A．Su Bingtian has a gift for sprinting.

B．Su Bingtian achieved success through hard work.

C．Su Bingtian seems not be talented in sprinting in his youth.

D．Su Bingtian ran the fastest in the world.

【2】What is likely the most important factor in Su’s success?

A．His competitive spirit

B．His family support

C．His training strategy

D．His experience

【3】Which of the following best describes Su Bingtian?

A．Determined and modest

B．Ambitious and honest

C．Competitive and desperate

D．Popular and tough

【4】Why does Su call himself as “step-stone”?

A．He hopes to inspire other young sprinters.

B．He is not ready to be a champion.

C．He feels regretful for the speed.

D．He enjoys training and competing.

30、Last Monday, to prepare a picnic, I decided to go into a superstore which was on my way home.

I parked my car in the big parking lot and went into the superstore. It was a huge one, ______ onto 2 stories and 200,000+ square feet. After 45 minutes of shopping to just get some tomatoes, cheese and 3 toothpicks, I arrived at the cashier line, thoughtful and a bit ______ by the time I spent to get 3 ______. I wondered why I did not go to a small local store.

After 15 minutes of waiting in the line, the woman in front of me called me, “Hey... you have only 3 articles? Come and take my ______ . I have way more articles than you!”

It wasn’t the first time it happened to me. But her intention was ______, as well as was her smile (she did not wear any mask, so I could see it). Not knowing what else to do, I accepted her______. We chatted a bit waiting for the customers ahead of us to finish — she was incredibly______. Then I thanked her, giving her back my brightest smile (although I was wearing a mask...).

______ my car, I rethought about that good moment, and realized that she ______ my day. In the meantime, I wondered how to ______ it back to her. No ______ it was quite impossible, so I considered how to pay it forward to someone else.

While driving, I realized that she saved me 10 minutes. And ______ I was driving at 70 mph, I reduced my speed to 55 mph. My fuel ______ dramatically dropped down by 35%.

______, I relost part of the 10 minutes that the woman offered me, but it was a way to ______ her and do a small thing for the environment.

【1】

A．spreading

B．covering

C．turning

D．taking

【2】

A．embarrassed

B．delighted

C．discouraged

D．contented

【3】

A．foods

B．copies

C．passages

D．articles

【4】

A．seat

B．place

C．advice

D．chance

【5】

A．awkward

B．fancy

C．irresistible

D．familiar

【6】

A．standing

B．offering

C．suffering

D．talking

【7】

A．pleasant

B．reliable

C．confident

D．powerful

【8】

A．Getting off

B．Getting through

C．Getting away from

D．Getting back in

【9】

A．ruined

B．satisfied

C．made

D．filled

【10】

A．answer

B．give

C．bring

D．hold

【11】

A．doubt

B．wonder

C．need

D．sense

【12】

A．after

B．once

C．since

D．while

【13】

A．devotion

B．assumption

C．consumption

D．description

【14】

A．Unexpectedly

B．Admittedly

C．Surprisedly

D．Disappointedly

【15】

A．recall

B．help

C．appreciate

D．repay

31、课本原文填空。

Exceptional beauty, extraordinary grace and e【1】 artistry are qualities 【2】 Tai Lihua to dance on the great stages of the world in more than 40 countries. If that were not exceptional enough, 【3】 is more is that Tai Lihua is 【4】 deaf.

The Battle of El Alamein, 【5】 in the deserts of North Africa, is seen 【6】 one of the decisive 【7】 of World War II. The Battle of El Alamein was primarily fought between two of the outstanding commanders Montgomery and Rommel. The Allied victory at El Alamein 【8】 to the 【9】 of the Afrika Korps and the German surrender in North Africa 【10】 May 1943.

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张楠的父亲有位美国同事，他的孩子约翰史密斯即将来华。约翰写信向张楠询问一些有关他所在城市的问题。张楠回信，内容如下：

得知约翰要来非常高兴。告诉他可能遇到一些不同于美国的情况。气候：冬天冷，有时下雪。夏天几乎不下雨，但一下起来就很大。提醒约翰带雨衣、棉衣。饮食：饮食与美国很不同，他应尽力适应中国饮食，并要学会如何使用筷子。最后，请他带一张美国地图，希望早日能见面。

注意：不要直接翻译要点，可适当增加细节；词数：100—120字