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、—You look very pretty, if I   say so.

—Thanks a lot for saying that.

A. must   B. may

C. will   D. have to

2、---They haven’t been to Beijing, have they?

---_____. They have never been there.

A.Yes, they haven’t B.Yes, they have C.No, they have D.No, they haven’t

3、Where_________a will, there is a way.

A．there had been

B．there is

C．there was

D．there will be

4、Though my brother has been out of ________ work for more than half a year, he never loses ________ heart.

A．/; /

B．/; the

C．the; /

D．the; the

5、I have reached a point in my life ____ I am supposed to make decisions of my own.

A．which

B．where

C．how

D．why

6、Mum, I was wondering if you could lend me a few dollars until I on Friday.

A．get paid

B．got paid

C．have paid

D．had been paid

7、 tired and weak, the woman should have a day off to see a doctor.

A．Look

B．Looking

C．Looked

D．To look

8、This program is designed to help students recognize ______ we should do to live a low-carbon life.

A．that

B．what

C．why

D．which

9、To their disappointment, they found the lecture given by the professor difficult__________.

A. to be understood B. to understand

C. understanding D. understood

10、Linda wants to go abroad for further study after graduating from high school, bus she needs to ask for her parents’ ________ first.

A．movement

B．profession

C．destination

D．permission

11、______ catch the first bus, he got up very early this morning.

A.In order to B.In order that C.So to D.So that

12、I will never forget the day   I joined the Party.

A. on which   B. on that

C. in which   D. where

13、—Has your father returned from Africa yet?

—Yes,but he _______ here for only three days before his company sent him to Australia.

A.was B.has been C.will be D.would be

14、See that big stone? Actually, it’s such a big stone ____________ no one can carry it.

A. as   B. which

C. who   D. that

15、________ experiment took us five months and turned out ________ great disappointment.

A. The ;/   B. /; a   C. The; a     D. The; the

16、Our teacher told us that she was rather __________ at the __________ result of the test.

A. disappointed; disappointing   B. disappointing; disappointed

C. disappointing; disappointing   D. disappointed; disappointed

17、（题文）The long-lasting war, filled with blood and deaths, ended in people’s sadness, _______no result.

A. reached   B. to reach

C. would reach   D. reaching

18、The speech the minister made on TV________ the education reform made both teachers and students excited.

A．being concerned

B．to concern

C．concerned

D．concerning

19、This box is _____ that one. Let me help you move it.

A. four times the size of   B. four times as bigger as

C. four times big than   D. four times more bigger

20、I glanced sideways and noticed that a young man was standing silently, with his eyes ________on me.

A．to be fixing

B．to be fixed

C．fixed

D．fixing

21、The fallen leaves covered the path, ________ added the beauty to the park.

A．that

B．which

C．it

D．this

22、Which one of the following sentences uses the sentence structure of “SVOC”?

(S: Subject; V: Verb; O: Object; C: Completement)

A．I can’t wait to describe to you what senior high school life is like.

B．I consider the work challenging.

C．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

D．Joining clubs was a great way to meet British students.

23、The boy's bedroom was so untidy that his mother always got________with him.

A．angry

B．patient

C．friendly

D．satisfied

24、It ________ long before China ________ on the moon.

A．will not be; will land

B．is; will land

C．will not be; lands

D．is; lands

25、“If”, he added, “_____ enough time, I would certainly have done it better.”

A.to give B.being given C.given D.giving

26、About 12 years ago, I began making a series of dolls called “Wee Mountain Folk.” At first, I made them from cloth but then began using a kind of polymer clay（软陶）called cernit. The cloth dolls were beautiful, but it was impossible to get the level of detail（细节）I can get with clay.

First, I use wire（金属丝）to build the shape of the doll. Then I cover the head, hands, and feet around the wire using the cernit. Then I make the doll’s clothes myself, using lots of different materials. The completed dolls are fixed onto hardwood bases made by my father, Jim Logan.

Generally, the dolls I make show older people taking part in traditional activities. I’ve always had a great respect for the older generation.

Inspiration for the dolls often comes from people I know. Once I was caught looking too closely at the wrinkles（皱纹）on the face of one of my mom’s friends. But I explained that her laugh lines made her more attractive.

Now I work as a teacher’s assistant, and while I was raising my two daughters, Keri and Sheryl, I could work on the dolls only late in the day. The girls loved to come downstairs the next morning to see who’d arrived in the night.

It’s the detail that I enjoy working on the most. I once made a fisherman doll for a lady to give her father, including a tiny creel — a basket used by fishermen for carrying fish. When the man got the doll, he immediately opened the creel to see what was inside. Luckily, I’d made a small fish out of cernit and placed it in the basket.

Hopefully my story will inspire others to try their hand at doll making — I find it very relaxing and interesting.

【1】The dolls called “Wee Mountain Folk” were ________.

A. totally hand made

B. mainly made of cloth

C. usually small kids

D. often designed by the author’s father

【2】Why did the author look closely at her mother’s friend’s face?

A. To guess her age.

B. To get creative ideas.

C. To give her a surprise.

D. To find out why she was so attractive.

【3】The author’s daughters ________.

A. thought doll making was a waste of time

B. thought the dolls’ styles were too old

C. showed great interest in the dolls

D. paid little attention to the dolls

【4】The author tells the story of the fisherman doll to show that ________.

A. it takes much effort to make a doll

B. it is difficult to satisfy everyone

C. the old also love her dolls

D. her dolls have fine details

27、I came to study in the United States a year ago .Yet I did not know the real American society until I was injured in a car accident because after the accident I had to see a doctor and go to court.

After the accident, my roommate called a doctor for me. I was very grateful and determined to repay him one day. But the next day, he asked me to pay him $200 for what he had done. I was astonished. He had good reason to charge me, he said. And if I wanted to collect money from the person who was responsible for my injury, I’d have to have a good lawyer. And only a good doctor can help me get a good lawyer .Now that he had helped me find a good doctor, it was only fair that I should pay him.

But every day I went to see the doctor, I had to wait about 50 minutes. He would see two or three patients at the same time, and often stop treating one so as to see another. Yet he charged me $115 each time .The final examination report consisted of ten lines, and it cost me $215.

My lawyer was all smiles the first time we met. But after that he avoided seeing me at all. He knew very well the other party was responsible for the accident, yet he hardly did anything. He simply waited to collect his money. He was so irresponsible that I decided to dismiss him. And he made me pay him $770.

Now I had to act as my own lawyer. Due to my inexperience, I told the insurance company the date I was leaving America. Knowing that, they played for time...and I left without getting a cent.

【1】The author’s roommate offered to help him because________.

A. he felt sorry for the author

B. he knew the doctor was a very good one

C. he thought it was a chance to make some money

D. he wanted the author to have a good lawyer

【2】A good doctor is necessary for the author to________.

A. be properly treated.

B. talk with the person responsible for the accident.

C. eventually get the responsible party to pay for his injury.

D. recover before he leaves American.

【3】The word “charge” in the third paragraph means_________ .

A. ask as a price   B. accuse

C. be responsible   D. claim

【4】Both the doctor and the lawyer in this passage are very__________.

A. friendly   B. busy

C. professional   D. selfish

【5】What conclusion can you draw from the story?

A. Going to court is something very common in America.

B. One must be very careful while driving a car.

C. There are more bad sides in America than good sides.

D. Money is more important than other things in the US.

28、School Spirit Is in the Bag!

Now you can design your own Taft Tiger bags and backpacks.

What’s in your bag?

School books, homework, and gym clothes are just a few of the money items that successful students at Taft Middle School carry around every day. The right bag or backpack can help you get organized. Carry your school gear with style and show your Tiger Pride with one of these sturdy (结实的) SCHOOL SPIRIT TO GO bags.

Which bag do you need?

Satisfaction guaranteed

There is no reason to hesitate! These premium bags are a great bargain and a super way to show school spirit! SCHOOL SPIRITTO GO guarantees 100% quality; however, manufacturing errors can occur. If the bag has a defect, simply return it within 30days of receipt for an exchange of equal value or a full refund. Complete satisfaction is our number one priority!

How to order your bag

All orders must be placed in person and during the week of Sept. 26-30 only.

1. Visit the SCHOOL SPIRITTO GO representatives in the cafeteria to see samples of Taft Tiger bags.

2. Complete the order form. Be sure to include your first-period teacher’s name on the form.

3. Submit your payment with the order from to the representatives.

The bags will be delivered to the school in three weeks. First-period teachers will distribute the bags to students who placed orders.

Do you have questions?

Visit the SCHOOL SPIRITTO GO table during the week of September 26-30. If you would like to see pictures of bags made for other schools, visit www.schoolspirit/togo.com.

Compete the form. Extra forms are also available in the school office.

Order Form

Name: ______ Grade: ______

First-period teacher: ______

E-mail address: ______ Phone number: ______

(E-mail address and phone number will be used only if there is a question about your order.)

Select your bag

Check one box:

□ Backpack   $20

□ Duffle bag   $15

□ Tote bag   $10

Optional:

Personalization   $5

□ Name: ______

Total amount due: $ ______       □ Cash       □ Check

Design your bag

Check one box in each category (color scheme, text, mascot) below:

Choose a color scheme:       Choose text:       Choose a school mascot!

□ Solid orange with block trim       □ Go Tigers!       □ Official Tate Tiger mascot

□ Solid black with orange trim       □ Fate Tigers       □ Taft Tiger sports mascot

□ Orange /black tiger print with black trim       □ Taft Nickle School       □ Taft Tiger music mascot

                    □ Taft Tiger art mascot

                    □ Taft Tiger drama mascot

【1】Compared with Tote bags, Duffle bags ______.

A．are a little cheaper

B．have small bags for tiny items

C．can have their shoulder straps taken off

D．are suitable to be carried to the library

【2】What do we know about the sale of the bags?

A．It is held by Tall Middle School.

B．It allows students to customize bags in terms of color, text and mascot.

C．It allows students to return bags without reasons.

D．It includes offering free gym clothes to students.

【3】What is one requirement for students who order the bags?

A．Going to a given place to get the bags.

B．Giving payments to their first-period teachers.

C．Including the representatives’ names on the forms.

D．Placing the orders during the last days of September.

29、   In moving to another country it is not uncommon to experience culture shock. As a Chinese person in Britain, I am no different.

Basically, there are five stages of culture shock.

Stage one can be called the Tourist stage". If you travel a lot, you'll agree with me. Everything in a new place is very exciting to a tourist.【1】After all, tourists don't usually stay too long in one place.

The second stage is the "shock stage”.【2】 I am new in the country. Will someone cheat or rob me? I don't know anybody here and I miss home. Luckily, my "shock period" was quite short. I had so many things to do every day, so I didn't have time to get depressed.

【3】You learn to deal with the difficulties and stop complaining. This period can be slow and if you fail, you have to go back to the shock stage. I am very lucky. I have a roommate who has lived here for several years. Every time I talk to her, I feel better.

【4】We feel more comfortable and can adapt to the new culture. I think this will take a long time because I don't see any trace of it in me.

The last stage is called the re-entry shock stage". This is the shock you feel when returning home. Everybody is happy to see you again, but you've changed.【5】

A.Your own culture may feel foreign.

B.Then comes the stage of acceptance.

C.In the next stage, you begin to adjust.

D.Problems and anxiety appear at this time.

E.You start to identify with the new culture.

F.This stage can last for months or just a couple of days.

G.Find the courage to move forward during this difficult stage.

30、It was the afternoon of December 24, the day before Christmas, but I had to work. The only thing that ______ my day was the beautifully decorated Christmas tree in our waiting room and a ______ sent to me by a fellow I was dating—a dozen long-stemmed red roses.

Suddenly, our receptionist came and said there was a lady outside that urgently needed to speak with me. As I stepped out, I noticed a young ______ woman with a baby in her arms standing there. ______ she explained that her husband-a prisoner in a nearby prison-was my next patient. She told me she wasn’t ______ to visit her husband in prison and that he had never seen his son. So she ______ me to let the boy’s father sit in the waiting room as long as possible with her ______ I called him in. Since my timetable wasn’t full, I agreed. ______, it was Christmas Eve.

A short time later, her husband arrived-with chains on his feet, cuffs on his hands, and two armed guards around him. The woman’s exhausted face ______ when her husband took a seat beside her. I watched them laugh, cry, and share their child. He seemed like a gentle and honest man.

At the end of the ______, I wished him a Merry Christmas—a difficult thing to say to a man ______ to prison. He smiled and thanked me. He also said he felt saddened by the ______ that he hadn’t been able to get his wife anything for Christmas. On hearing this, I was ______ with a wonderful idea.

I’ll never forget the ______ on both their faces as the prisoner gave his wife the beautiful, long-stemmed roses. I’m not sure who experienced the most joy-the husband in giving, the wife in receiving, or myself in having the opportunity to share in this special ______.

【1】

A．enjoyed

B．brightened

C．relaxed

D．presented

【2】

A．gift

B．card

C．message

D．package

【3】

A．ordinary-looking

B．good-looking

C．tired-looking

D．frightened-looking

【4】

A．Happily

B．Surprisingly

C．Angrily

D．Nervously

【5】

A．going

B．determined

C．expected

D．allowed

【6】

A．persuaded

B．demanded

C．begged

D．pleased

【7】

A．because

B．before

C．when

D．after

【8】

A．After all

B．In all

C．All in all

D．Above all

【9】

A．turned up

B．cheered up

C．lit up

D．made up

【10】

A．gathering

B．conversation

C．discussion

D．appointment

【11】

A．looking up

B．bringing back

C．living up

D．heading back

【12】

A．words

B．fact

C．idea

D．scene

【13】

A．encouraged

B．stuck

C．provided

D．inspired

【14】

A．satisfaction

B．surprise

C．look

D．spirit

【15】

A．moment

B．holiday

C．present.

D．timing

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is two words more than you need.

Since the United States Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals in 2014, tremendous progress has been made in health, education, and employment. However, progress in other areas has been slow. So, what is 【1】 progress? Two key factors are unequal 【2】to education and discrimination in employment. Sometimes, girl must overcome enormous  barriers just to attend school. In some countries like Ghana, school fees can be 【3】 for the poor. When 【4】 with this dilemma, the father, who usually makes the important family decisions, will usually sent a son to school over a daughter, even if the daughter is more 【5】 capable. As for employment, women can be passed over with the reason that if they get married or pregnant, they will be less reliable or productive.

32、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

假如你是李明，你的同龄笔友王伟正在筹划一次为期一天的班级春游活动，他希望活动内容具体而有意义，所以来信征求你的意见。请写封回信，内容必须包括：

1.你的活动建议；

2.你的理由。