宜昌2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、He_____________as he thought of his failure to sell his newspapers.

A.broke down B.broke off C.broke up D.broke out

2、That is the only way we can imagine ________the overuse of water in students’ bathrooms.

A. to reduce   B. reducing

C. reduced   D. reduce

3、—Oh, darling! If you want a necklace, I’ll buy one for you at once.

—No, a necklace is not _______ that I need most.

A. anything B. everything C. nothing D. something

4、A completely new situation will ______ when the examination system comes into existence.

A. rise   B. arise   C. arouse   D. Raise

5、Every boy and every girl as well as some teachers who________to visit the museum________asked to be at the school gate before 6:30 in the morning.

A．are; are

B．are; is

C．is; is

D．is; are

6、The news came as no surprise to me．I _____ for some time that the factory was going to shut down．

A．knew   B．had known

C．have known   D．know

7、It came as a great surprise to the public ______ some state leaders’ cellphones might have been monitored by America’s National Security Agency.

A. that B. whether C. what   D. which

8、It is the third time that she has won the race, ______ has surprised us all．

A．that B．where C．which   D．what

9、The Subway Line 16 ______ in Beijing is planned to open this year．（ ）

A．being built B．building

C．built D．to build

10、 Police have found ________ appears to be the lost ancient statue.

A.which B.where C.how D.what

11、The researchers say they will ______ more studies to confirm the results.

A.give away B.make out C.carry out D.put up

12、In the world today, local conflicts and terrorist attacks are constantly .

A. dying out B. bursting out

C. running out D. giving out

13、Normally it’s necessary to know what pattern looks nice ___ the wall when picking the curtain.

A. on B. against C. with D. over

14、If you ________ an hour earlier, you wouldn’t have been caught in the rain.

A．has returned  B．returned   C．had returned      D．will return

15、－So you gave Mary your dictionary？

－______．She said she'd return it to me when she could afford her own．

A. Not exactly   B. My pleasure

C. No doubt   D. Good idea

16、Charles entered New York University in 2009 and one year later ________to University of London as an exchange student.

A.sent B.had sent C.was sent D.had been sent

17、As a new diplomat, he often thinks of ______he can react more appropriately in emergency situations.

A．what

B．how

C．that

D．which

18、Throughout the history of movie-making, Shakespeare’s plays     for films more than the works of any other writer.

A. were being adapted   B. would be adapted

C. have been adapted   D. are adapted

19、________ I can’t help admiring her courage, I think it’s barely acceptable for an inexperienced driver to drive alone on the freeway.

A.Unless B.As C.Since D.While

20、To the south of the school was a garden, _______ owner was seated in it playing chess with his little grandson every afternoon.

A. its   B. whose

C. which   D. that

21、When we hurt someone, we may be unwilling to acknowledge our fault and make an apology because it makes us feel guilty, conflicts with our beliefs about being a good person, or means accepting that we’re imperfect human beings. We may want to excuse our behavior and blame the other person, minimizing our role in hurting him or her.

Researchers carried out a study to find out how we can be better at apologizing. In the study, researchers asked 120 college students to recall a time when they’d hurt someone else and the conflict remained unresolved. Then, participants were randomly assigned to either a 15-minute guided mindfulness exercise focusing on their breath and having people think in the present moment or a guided mind-wandering exercise, where they were encouraged to let their minds wander.

Afterward, they were asked to report how much they felt like apologizing to the person versus not apologizing or offering excuses for their behavior. Then, they were asked to write a note to the person, without instructions to apologize or not. In analyzing the notes, the researchers found that participants who had practiced mindfulness were more likely to write statements like “I’m sorry” or “I apologize” in their notes than those who had mind-wandered.

“One way in which we can foster apologies is by having people think in the present moment,” lead author Sana Rizvi says. “We can teach individuals to be mindful of their present states, and it can be done in about 15 minutes.”

Why might this be the case? Rizvi isn’t sure, as there has been very little research on how being more mindful might affect us when we hurt others. Prior research has found that being more mindful helps victims of wrong doing to be more forgiving, and it seems to improve relationships generally.

Mindfulness makes us feel less defensive and, therefore, helps us consider the importance of the other person in the conflict more. It’s encouraging that teaching simple mindfulness techniques (like focused breathing) could increase apologies, especially in places that are often filled with interpersonal conflicts, like workplaces or other occasions. It could help improve interpersonal interactions and repair relationships helping people move more easily from a place of conflict to understanding and forgiveness.

【1】What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 1?

A．It is difficult for us to apologize.

B．It is hard to put ideas into action.

C．It is normal for us to make mistakes.

D．It is useless to regret what we have done.

【2】What can we know about the participants in the study?

A．They were bad at handling conflicts.

B．They were encouraged to discuss their trouble.

C．They did something hurtful to others in the past.

D．They received mindfulness training before the study.

【3】What conclusion did the researchers draw from the study?

A．Mind-wandering tended to increase conflicts.

B．Mindfulness could help people apologize more.

C．College students are more likely to behave responsibly.

D．College students seem to have better emotional control.

【4】What does the author think of practicing mindfulness in workplaces?

A．It is challenging to carry out.

B．It takes time to prove its effect.

C．It solves conflicts once and for all

D．It helps achieve better relationships.

【5】What does the text mainly talk about?

A．Necessity of apology.

B．Benefits of mindfulness.

C．Apology and mindfulness.

D．Understanding and mindfulness.

22、Imagine a house that keeps itself warm in the wintertime. Think of the savings in terms of fuel bills and unfriendly emissions. Such houses in fact exist, called “passive houses”. The concept of these highly energy-efficient buildings took root in the 1990s, before slowly consolidating as a niche construction (生态位构建) concept in the 2000s. Are passive houses now actively moving into the mainstream as sustainable buildings?

For Brian Mc Garry, an economics lecturer who built a family house based on passive housing criteria in the Pyrenees this year, the arguments look convincing. As his first full winter in the low energy house draws in, we asked him to keep us informed. Do passive houses work?

I had never heard of a passive house in February 2012, when I purchased a plot of land. Nor did I expect that I would be persuaded to build a pre-constructed, custom-designed house based on energy-efficient passive house criteria. It promised to be easier and quicker to build, cheaper to run, and more comfortable to live in. The objective was to incorporate the fundamental concepts of passive energy management into my project: an airtight and highly insulated building envelope; large south facing double or triple-glazed windows (if possible, filled with argon gas) that passively capture the energy of the sun; a heat recovery ventilation system to provide fresh air; and a simple, low-cost heating system consisting of a modern wood-burning stove, a bathroom heater and a portable radiator backup for when the sun doesn’t shine and temperatures decline. No significant limitations were placed on the design, and it had excellent environmental credentials. Moreover, the cost was no more than a conventional build.

After six months in use, the house is proving to be both cheap to run and remarkably comfortable–staying cool in the hot summer was effortless, as long as the windows were shuttered or shaded from the sun. Nowstaying warm in the cold, high-altitude December climate also seems easy, so far.

Winter arrived in force in the Pyrenees in November, with abundant snowfalls and temperatures as low as minus 8° Celsius. Though early days, the house has responded well: the stove is lit during cold evenings but the portable radiator has not yet been needed. This type of construction seems not only to make economic and environmental sense, but to enhance our quality of life, too.

【1】We can learn from Paragraph one that passive houses __________.

A. consume extra energy to keep warm in winter and cool in summer

B. had been introduced for a decade before the birth of the theory

C. appeal to both the self-builders and those constructors

D. refer to a certain house comfortable, costly and also pleasing

【2】Regarding the passive energy management, the houses have characteristics EXCEPT _______

A. using south-facing windows to take in solar energy

B. Providing energy for taking a shower when it’s rainy

C. supplying fresh air with a special heat recovery system

D. placing more demands and restrictions on the design

【3】How did Brian McGarry find his self-built passive house?

A. very unaffordable

B. Energy-consuming

C. comfortable to live in

D. Awkward to use

【4】What is the writer’s attitude towards the passive housing?

A. supportive   B. critical

C. oppositive   D. doubtful

23、Children are natural scientists.【1】However, many teenagers start to think science is confusing, boring or difficult. Fortunately, you will be able to encourage your teen’s interest in science with a few simple tips.

Encourage Questioning

Children are always asking questions and you need to encourage this as they become teenagers. Having an inquiring (好问的) mind is not only important when it comes to science, but is a valuable quality throughout life.【2】

Find Science in The Real World

Teenagers are more likely to become engaged with science when they are able to see how it applies to the real world.【3】It could be a museum, a gallery or an observatory. You should also look for any interactive websites, science holiday programs and science fairs that your child might be interested in.

【4】

Science will generally be more interesting for teens when they can understand the impact that it has on daily life. Watching the news to keep on top of the latest scientific developments in all science fields from new technology to medical breakthroughs is important. You should also take the time to talk to your teen about what they think about these developments.

Focus on Effort

【5】Instead of focusing on the grades your teen gets, you should try to focus on the effort they put into their science learning. This will encourage your teen to develop a growth mindset which is the belief that the more effort they put in, the more they will learn, achieve and develop.

A．Keep up with the news.

B．Spend time talking about science.

C．Technology and science have a lot to offer.

D．The science subjects at school can be challenging.

E．Consider going where teens can experience science in action.

F．They are curious and eager to learn everything about the world.

G．It also encourages your teen to think critically and explain their reasoning.

24、   This vacation has been an amazing one, a vacation spent in exploring beautiful regions and islands. I spent an incredible vacation recharging, and I'm ready to give the remaining of the year my all! So no, I don't have post-vacation blues, but it seems like everyone else does.

All I see is people posting on social media about how unhappy they are to be coming back to their everyday life. Going back to their “routines" makes them sad.

But we need to analyze this a bit more. Sure, who doesn't like vacations? But the whole concept that “vacations are great" and “regular life sucks" is so bad! Because if you don't like your regular life, it means that you're spending 70% of your life doing something you don't like, and the remaining trying to recharge to face that 70% of your life. It's not sustainable.

When I went on the press trip to Ischia, I met so many food and travel bloggers, but guess what, they are all either in university or working full time jobs! They found the time to create something they are enthusiastic about! It's never too late to change that routine you so desperately want to get rid of. Sure, it takes a bit of investment initially, but when you come home after doing something you love, I assure you, it won't even feel like you've overworked!

Don't get me wrong, swimming in clear waters is better than sitting in an office. But what if you were working towards something bigger? A project? Something creative? Wouldn't you feel more motivated to get back and work on it? Post-vacation blues are normal, but let's not make vacations the only thing we're looking forward to in life! Your everyday life can be amazing too. You just have to take a few steps towards making it so. The first thing to do is to overcome the blues.

【1】How does the author feel after his vacation?

A.Energetic. B.Depressed. C.Exhausted. D.Unhappy.

【2】How does the author discuss most people's post-vacation life?

A.By questioning. B.By giving examples.

C.By analyzing. D.By presenting statistics.

【3】What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?

A.The enthusiasm of life. B.The change of the routine.

C.The necessity of creativity. D.The importance of doing favorites.

【4】What will the author most probably tell us next?

A.How to work towards bigger project. B.How to conquer post-vacation blues.

C.What we should do to feel motivated. D.Why we should stick to what we love.

25、Sitting at a table in my school canteen, I looked around, slowly taking in everything. For the first time in my life, I realized I had been seeing without really seeing for the past two years.

Students after students ________ my table carrying a tray with that day's lunch special, but if you looked deeper, there was more to ________. There was more than just the ________ they were wearing, or the way they had ________ their hair. It suddenly hit me that I simply had no ________ about what was hidden under the ________.

Catching the eye of a girl sitting at a nearby ________, I waved politely. She smiled ________ and then continued to pick at the pasta. If I hadn't heard recently that her mother was ________ of leukemia, I wouldn't have ________ anything was wrong. I may not have been so ________ either, had I not known. And I suddenly realized everyone may have something ________ they are facing. Why do we often make it harder for each other? Why don't we ________ one another and create one less burden?

Before that day when I decided to ________ the world with a new perspective, I ________ myself almost every day because of the lung disease. I thought only about myself and my heavy ________. But I've now realized that I am not the only one ________: everyone has their own mountain to face.

So, what if that girl or boy, you ________ yesterday was secretly battling a disease or ________ someone they loved? Just ________ a moment to see others and the world around you each day. No one is perfect—we just need to accept each other the way we are.

【1】

A．set

B．passed

C．served

D．cleaned

【2】

A．appreciate

B．stare at

C．glance at

D．observe

【3】

A．makeup

B．beard

C．uniform

D．dress

【4】

A．styled

B．combed

C．washed

D．conditioned

【5】

A．idea

B．curiosity

C．choice

D．collection

【6】

A．skin

B．surface

C．clothing

D．mask

【7】

A．classroom

B．hall

C．cafeteria

D．table

【8】

A．broadly

B．secretly

C．weakly

D．shyly

【9】

A．reminded

B．afraid

C．dying

D．rid

【10】

A．stated

B．suspected

C．argued

D．declared

【11】

A．understanding

B．envious

C．depressed

D．embarrassed

【12】

A．fantastic

B．impressive

C．controversial

D．tough

【13】

A．expose

B．sacrifice

C．support

D．compare

【14】

A．look at

B．travel across

C．get rid of

D．take control of

【15】

A．accused

B．pitied

C．comforted

D．informed

【16】

A．breathing

B．sigh

C．weight

D．burden

【17】

A．starving

B．suffering

C．surviving

D．remaining

【18】

A．made friends with

B．played with

C．made fun of

D．broke up with

【19】

A．losing

B．missing

C．writing

D．visiting

【20】

A．wait

B．waste

C．save

D．take

26、假如你是李华，收到澳大利亚表弟(Harry)的电子邮件，邮件中提到他父母想看他的微信朋友圈(We Chat Moments)，他对是否同意和父母分享微信感到犹豫。

请你给他回信，要点如下：1．说明赞成或反对的观点；2．主要理由；3．提出个人的建议。

注意：词数100左右；可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；开头语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Harry,．

How surprised and pleased to receive your email today! You told me that ______

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Yours,

Li Hua