凉山州2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、The old couple sat in front of the house every evening, happy _____ those lovely children running and playing around.

A.to watch B.watching C.watched D.to have watched

2、The country's bad security situation doesn't seem to be ______ tourists who still flood in.

A.putting away B.putting on C.putting down D.putting off

3、I would like to buy a flat in the suburb and sold ______ in downtown , because I want to live near my Mom’s.

A.the one B.the other C.it D.another

4、In order to attract American students to the ________ Chinese arts, Zhao and her team have turned to master musicians, magicians and martial artists.

A. authentic   B. confidential

C. tentative   D. artificial

5、—I’m sorry I have no cash in hand.

— . I’ll pay for everything.

A.Take your time B.You’re right

C.Whatever you say D.Take it easy

6、She is is known as a nosy person—she is always dying to know is going on in others’ lives. A. what   B. who C. whom  D. that

7、Some tourists love to party there late into the night, it difficult for locals to sleep.

A.made B.making C.to make D.having made

8、—I’m planning to go to Kingdom of Cambodia this summer vacation. I think the trip will be exciting.

—____, as it’s the rainy season then.

A. Yes, it will   B. Of course not

C. You can say so    D. It’s hard to say

9、Since last month, George, along with some of his former classmates, ________ to have a 20-year gathering during this summer holiday.

A．has been desiring

B．desired

C．had desired

D．have desired

10、Thank you for reminding me of the time, or I ________ late for the flight yesterday.

A．would be

B．should be

C．would have been

D．will have been

11、—Will you attend the meeting this afternoon？

—But I ________ told anything about it．

A．haven't been B．am not

C．wasn't D．won’t be

12、I borrow the book Sherlock Holmes from the library last week, ________ my classmates recommended to me.

A.that B.when

C.which D.where

13、The Forbidden City attracts a _____ stream of visitors every day, especially during national holidays.

A.constant B.main C.powerful D.shallow

14、We'll have a _________ holiday, what about going to Huang Shan ?

A.seven days B.seven day C.seven-day D.seven-days

15、 more effectively with others, more and more people equip themselves with a higher education.

A. Compete   B. To compete

C. Being competed D. Competing

16、 Beijing successfully held the 2014 APEC meeting, _____ won high praise from the member countries.

A. what B. that   C. which   D. who

17、Bob’s salary is three times ________, so John admires Bob very much.

A．as high as that of John

B．as bigger as that of John

C．as high as John

D．as much as John

18、But for those interruptions, the meeting _____ half an hour ago．

A. was finished   B. would have finished

C. would finish   D. had been finished

19、I’d like to thank you for the great   of being addressing this assembly, sharing my opinion of living a low-carbon life.

A. privilege   B. principle

C. possibility   D. presentation

20、Jack was late for nearly two hours this morning but he gave such important reasons   he was excused.

A. why B. that C. when D. how

21、   While scientists have been modifying（修改)plant genes for years in biotechnology, they usually focus on a few specific genes in order to get a particular result. Plants have tens of thousands of genes. The genetically modified product (GMP) won’t be dramatically different from its natural one. It may have a few features that the natural version doesn’t have but otherwise will remain identical.

Some people worry that genetic modification, which introduces genes from one species into an entirely different species, could create new allergens(过敏原). In fact, it may turn out that the opposite is true. Depending on the food, scientists might be able to remove or prevent the proteins that act as allergens for some people. This isn’t true for every food, but genetic markers scientists use could lead to developing bacteria with a built-in resistance to antibiotics(抗生素). Scientists use antibiotic gene markers to link genes for the desired features. Also, by exposing modified plant’s cells to antibiotics, a scientist can confirm whether or not the genetic modification was successful.

But what if that resistance could be passed on the bacteria? It’s possible that bacteria in the soil around a plant with antibiotic resistance could pick up the DNA. The bacteria could, in theory, pass this feature to other types of bacteria harmful to humans. So far, however, scientists have been unable to transfer antibiotic resistance genes from plants to bacteria.

In the United States, farmers don’t have to label genetically modified foods or products. Both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration have very strict regulations that products must pass before they can go to market.

It’s possible that the foods that come from biotechnology are not only safe to eat, but they’re actually safer than their natural counterparts. While the controversy around genetically modified food is far from resolved, it appears that you shouldn’t worry if the ear of corn you’re about to enjoy got its start in a laboratory.

【1】How could scientists deal with a plant in biotechnology?

A．By changing some cells.

B．By adding some foreign genes.

C．By producing some natural proteins.

D．By removing some of its branches.

【2】The exposure of modified plant’s cells to antibiotics is aimed to ________.

A．promote their resistance.

B．get their unexpected features.

C．see the effect of the modification.

D．improve the ability against bacteria.

【3】What can be concluded from the text?

A．It takes time for customers to accept bioengineered food.

B．The laws in America are far from strict in regulating the GMP.

C．American farmers only care about improving their food produce.

D．Scientists have developed certain food beneficial to human health.

【4】What attitude does the author hold to the GMP?

A．Positive.

B．Negative.

C．Ambiguous.

D．Indifferent.

22、It takes more than just practice to become an Olympian. Gold medal performances require some serious nutrition. Have you ever wondered what these successful athletes eat to stay in peak shape?

Keri Glassman, a registered dietitian and founder of Nutritious Life Meals, appeared on “Good Morning America” today to give you a glimpse into the diets of some top athletes. Some of their meals could surprise you.

Crazy Calorie Count

Glassman said Olympians eat a lot of food- quantities that for ordinary people would constitute pigging out. One secret of swimmer Michael Phelps’ astonishing performance in the 2008Olympics in Beijing was consuming as many as 12,00 calories in one day.

Athletes can eat like this and not gain any weight because their workouts are intense. According to Glassman, Phelps’ workouts can burn 4,000 to 6,000 calories in a day, and those calories must be added in order to train the following day.

Snacking Secrets

Some athletes eat strange foods that improve their performance. Yohan Blake, the Jamaica sprinter and 100-meter world champion, has stolen champion sprinter Usain Bolt’s thunder on the track during the Olympic trials. Asked about how he gets his energy, Blake answered that he eats 16 bananas per day ,Glassman said.

Jonathan Horton, the lead gymnast on the Us team, has a blood sugar problem. His solution is honey. When he starts to feel shaky at the gym, he takes honey to boost his energy, Classman said.

Foods for Recovery

What are the best foods to help the body recover after harsh competition?

For Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, the recovery meal is grilled chicken breasts with Alfredo sauce, whole-grain spaghetti and a salad with lemon juice and olive oil. Lochte, who recently cut out junk food, candy and soda, has undertaken a strength-training regimen(养生法)that involves flipping tractor tires, and tossing beer kegs, Glassman said.

【1】What’s the best title of this passage?

A. Good Diet Makes a True Olympian.

B. Olympians Have Olympic-size Appetites.

C. Olympians’ Strange Eating Habits.

D. The Diet of Some Top Olympic Athletes.

【2】What does the underlined sentence probably mean?

A. Ordinary people eat few pigs compared with Olympians.

B. Olympians eat a lot more food than ordinary people.

C. Olympians tend to eat a lot of high-quality food.

D. Olympians eat a large amount of food, just like pigs.

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Ryan Lochte quit eating junk food , candy and soda for his better recovery.

B. Yohan Blake finally beat Usain Bolt in the 100-meter track in the Olympics.

C. Michael Phelps’ astonishing performance was due to his eating lots of food.

D. Jonathan Horton has a blood sugar problem because of taking too much honey.

【4】Which of the following is not the best food to help the body recover?

A. Soda.

B. Olive oil.

C. Whole-grain spaghetti.

D.A salad with lemon juice.

【5】The passage is most likely to be found in .

A. a technical report   B. a fashion magazine

C. an education column   D. a sports newspaper

23、The British are known for their sense of humour. 【1】 The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.

Understatement means saying less than you think or feel. For example, if someone gets very wet in shower of rain, he might say, “It’s little damp outside.” Or, if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person, someone else might say, “【2】” Understatement is often used in unpleasant situations or to make another person look silly. It plays an important part in British humour.

【3】 They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant that happen to our everyday life, for example, when someone accidentally falls over in the street. They also like to make jokes about people from different classes of society. They like to make jokes about their accents, the way they dress and the way they behave. 【4】 The comedy series Mr. Bean is a good example of this kind of humour. Mr. Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990.

Mr. Bean doesn't talk often, and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh. Perhaps what makes Mr. Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do. Mr. Bean is popular in many countries around the world. 【5】 In this way, many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.

A．She isn't exactly friendly.

B．This is the rudest man I’ve ever seen.

C．The British attach great importance to class distinctions.

D．However, it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes.

E．That’s because you do not have to speak English to understand the humour.

F．What's more, the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society.

G．Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others.

24、Bee venom (毒液) is a highly sought and expensive ingredient for specialized medical treatments and now Australian scientists have discovered that when the industrious insects become annoyed, their venom becomes even more powerful.

Researchers at Curtin University have noted how behavioral and ecological factors can influence the quality of the venom which is used to treat degenerative and infectious diseases. Their study, published in the scientific journal PLOS, analysed protein found in the venom of western honeybees.

The more proteins found in the venom, the higher the potential quality and effect. To understand the protein diversity of venom and find out what impacted this, the researchers looked at a range of factors including the behavioral patterns of the bees.

“We classify the bees’ anger according to their response to the stimulating devices that collect the venom,” said Dr. Daniela Scaccabarozzi, who led the project.

The bee venom collector has a tiny charge that shocks any bees landing on it and they release information that forces the rest bees of the hive (蜂窝) to sting (螫). “Interestingly, we discovered that the ‘angry bees’ produced a richer, more protein-dense venom. And we found that there was no visible harm to the bees.” Scaccabarozzi said.

The team also confirmed that temperature impacted the venom’s strength. “High temperatures can be detrimental to bees’ activity in and out of the hives,” Scaccabarozzi said. “Of the 25 hives tested, we discovered that the sites with higher temperatures recorded lower venom production.” Further findings also revealed that geographical location had an impact on the composition of bee venom, as well as what stage the flowers were at during harvest when they were consumed by the bees.

Expecting the research to be useful to the medical field and the beekeeping business, Scaccabarozzi says further research will help beekeepers collect a standardized quality of venom to meet growing demand in clinical and therapeutic fields, as well as help design cost-effective strategies for venom harvest to secure its position in the global market.

【1】What have researchers at Curtin University found?

A．Harvesting bee venom is really a tough task.

B．Bee venom is a costly and powerful medicine.

C．Angry bees make medicinally stronger venom.

D．Bees exhibit apparent differences in behaviour.

【2】How did the researchers stimulate the bees?

A．By classifying them.

B．By sounding the alarm.

C．By disturbing their hive.

D．By giving them tiny shocks.

【3】What does the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．Sensitive.

B．Harmful.

C．Fundamental.

D．Alternative.

【4】What does Scaccabarozzi expect of future research?

A．It will identify beneficial proteins.

B．It will develop valuable medicines.

C．It will standardize the venom market.

D．It will help produce profitable venom.

25、The Last Robot-Proof Job in America?

You can get most food, such as warm cookies or vodka, to your doorstep in minutes. But try getting a red snapper (红鲷鱼). Until recently, if you could obtain it, it would likely have been pre-frozen and shipped in from overseas.

A new tech startup is aiming to ____________this situation. Based inside the Fulton Fish Market, a seafood wholesale market, the startup, called FultonFishMarket.com, allows customers across the whole country, both restaurants and individuals, to buy from the market. The fish is shipped ____________, rather than frozen, thanks to an Amazon advanced logistics system. Mike Spindler, the company’s C.E.O., said recently, “I can get a fish to Warren Buffett, that’s as fresh as if he’d walked down to the pier (码头) and bought it that morning.”

There is one thing, ____________, that the sophisticated logistics system cannot do: pick out a fish. If Warren Buffett orders a red snapper, the company needs to ____________ that his fish is actually red snapper, and not some other. According to the ocean-conservation organization, more than 20% of the seafood in restaurants and grocery stores in America is ___________. For this task, the company has employed Robert DiGregorio, a forty-seven-year veteran of the business, who possesses a blend of judgement and ___________ knowledge that, so far, computers have yet to replicate.

“___________ the food-safety stuff, our business could be any market from the last three thousand years of human history,” Spindler told me. He is experienced in the ___________ business. When he arrived at the fish market in 2014, people were cautious. “They thought selling fish on the Internet was___________.” DiGregorio said, speaking for the fishmongers(鱼贩). “They didn’t see how it could possibly work.” Five years ago, DeGregorio didn’t know how to use a computer, but when the Web-site people arrived at the market, he sensed an opportunity. Together, they’ve created a human-machine fish-buying operation.

By 1 a.m. each night, the company collects __________ from around the country and sends them to DiGregorio. He heads into the market, carrying his tablet computer. The company’s algorithms（算法） ___________ data on their sources and can tell DiGregorio, for example, which stall to go to get the best tuna (金枪鱼). The computer is a “learning system,”, so if DiGregorio makes a choice it didn’t ___________, it asks, “Was the fish not available? Was it damaged?” All that information is fed back in for next time.

Then, what can a fishmonger see that a computer can’t? DeGregorio showed me his part of the ___________ process. “I’m assessing a few things,” he said. First, ___________. Fish should have “nice” slime(粘液). Then, smell. He sniffed the air above the box. “when fish goes bad, it smells like ammonia.” Besides, to get the best stuff, “Fishmongers have to have a relationship with you. To trust you.” He added.

Is he ever __________being replaced by the learning system of computers? DiGregorio shrugged. “By the time they invent a computer that can do what I can do,” he said, “I’ll be dead.”

【1】

A．maintain

B．remedy

C．substitute

D．recognize

【2】

A．free

B．overseas

C．separate

D．fresh

【3】

A．therefore

B．otherwise

C．however

D．thus

【4】

A．ensure

B．propose

C．concede

D．remind

【5】

A．overpriced

B．misidentified

C．displaced

D．modified

【6】

A．computer

B．cuisine

C．fish

D．marketing

【7】

A．Rather than

B．Thanks to

C．Except for

D．Prior to

【8】

A．fund-raising

B．online-grocery

C．fish-selling

D．non-profit

【9】

A．significant

B．worthy

C．responsible

D．ridiculous

【10】

A．sales

B．orders

C．alternatives

D．statistics

【11】

A．analyze

B．supply

C．prioritize

D．feed

【12】

A．require

B．process

C．predict

D．value

【13】

A．calculation

B．decoding

C．correction

D．selection

【14】

A．smash

B．touch

C．wipe

D．roll

【15】

A．concerned about

B．eager for

C．delighted with

D．capable of

26、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。

It was September 1966, and I was twenty years old, facing my first class of kids as a new teacher. Like most new, young teachers, I was full of enthusiasm and determined to make a difference. My class was made up of thirty-eight angels and one street kid named Mike, a 10-year-old kid who never knew his parents and lived with an indifferent grandmother. His clothing was in constant need of repair. Compared to the other kids around him, he was at a distinct disadvantage. Being so young, I knew very little about parenting. However, I did recognize a child in need, and decided to reach out and see if I could make a difference. And so it was that early in September, my special “foster father” relationship with Mike began.

Each day as I arrived at school around 7:30 A.M., Mike would already be in the parking lot waiting for me. Because he was usually hungry, I’d take him out for breakfast. I showed him how to sew, and together we began mending his ripped and torn clothes. Each noon hour as I shared my lunch with him, I taught him a host of new skills－for a while we worked on the proper method of using a microscope. On another day we constructed a pinhole camera, then we classified rocks and minerals. One Monday, I taught Mike to play chess. By Friday of that same week, he was giving me a really good game. Mike would then “help” me teach these skills to the rest of the class. We all had a lot of fun, and a kind of unspoken trust began to build up between us.

Then early in October, at a class meeting, the kids were asked to talk about their dreams. Most of them wanted to be doctors, musicians, teachers or some such things while an awkward scene occurred when it was Mike’s turn to speak out his ultimate desire in life. Standing before the whole class, he stammered (结巴) that he had no idea, with his face turning red. At that moment, the bell rang.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

第一段：Class was over, but my new plan was just beginning.

第二段：Ten years passed, and I often thought of him, wondering how his life turned out and what he had become.