丹东2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、---Have you played baseball before? We need one more player.

---________. I like ball games, so I believe it will be interesting to learn baseball.

A．Sometimes

B．Not really

C．Never mind

D．That’s cool

2、When the admission letter from Harvard University arrived, Ben's parents were   and threw a big party.

A. in the red   B. tickled   pink

C. as white as a sheet   D. in a blue mood

3、Our students were so thrilled at the news that the teachers, together with them, would go to Suzhou for spring outing ______ they jumped with joy.

A. when   B. as   C. where   D. that

4、The book is of great help to ______ wants to do the job.

A.who B.whomever C.no matter who D.whoever

5、Our neighbor has ________ ours.

A．as a big house as

B．as big a house as

C．the same big house as

D．a house the same big as

6、We have an adviser on hand in this activity ______ you have any worries or problems．（ ）

A．when B．now that

C．though D．in case

7、______was known to all, he had broken his promise ____he would give us a rise.

A. As; which   B. As; that

C. It; that   D. It ; which

8、In 2025,we will no longer be e-mailing each other, for more convenient electronic communication tools _____________by then.

A．have developed

B．will have been developed

C．have been developed

D．will have developed

9、The study shows that the number of people ______ weight poses a serious threat to their health is greater than ever before.

A．where

B．whose

C．which

D．when

10、The government has taken measures to______the high prices of daily goods to keep the market stable．

A. put down   B. tear down   C. hand down D.bring down

11、--How long do you expect it   before the African can keep the disease under control?

--As soon as possible.

A. is   B. has been

C. will be   D. will have been

12、When the time came to make the final decision for a course, I decided to apply for the one that ________ my interest.

A. limited   B. reserved

C. spoiled   D. reflected

13、I will never forget the scene________you saw me off in tears at the station.

A．which

B．why

C．what

D．where

14、________ Nancy likes best about college is that she can meet people from all over the country．

A. Where   B. When

C. That   D. What

15、The dress is so beautiful that, once put onto the market, it will soon_____

A.come on B.carry on C.catch on D.call on

16、Tourists should keep in mind that they are representing their motherland while abroad, so they need be _______ about their behaviour.

A．envious

B．cautious

C．previous

D．precious

17、The boy and the girl each ______ toys.

A.have their own B.has their own

C.have her own D.has her own

18、I will be bored with doing the same work every day, so I prefer a ______ job.

A.comfortable B.challenging C.compulsory D.considerate

19、The National Aquatic Center, or “Water cube”, ________ 23-year-old American Michael Phelps build his swimming kingdom by winning eight gold medals and breaking seven records in single Games.

A. symbolized   B. registered

C. polished   D. saw

20、I _____ through the hard time but for my teacher’s generous and timely help．

A. couldn’t have gone   B. could go

C. mustn’t have gone   D. hadn’t gone

21、Britain’s meat industry on Friday warned that an upcoming shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) could cause massive disruption (中断) to food supplies within two weeks.

The gas is used to stun animals before slaughter (屠宰) , in the vacuum packing of food products to extend their shelf life, and to put the fizz into beer, cider and soft drinks. It is also required for some medical procedures and used in the nuclear and semi-conductor industries.

Britain’s food supply chain, already creaking from a severe shortage of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) drivers and the impact of Brexit (脱欧) and COVID-19, is heavily reliant on fertiliser producers for CO2 which is a by-product of their production process. However, two of the largest fertiliser producers, Norway’s Yara YAR.OL and rival CF Industries Holdings CF.N, have restrained production due to a sudden increase in natural gas prices, which has in turn started to dry up CO2 supplies.

Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), said that once current stocks of the gas run out, some meat companies will have to stop taking animals and close production lines, leading to a logjam of animals back to the farms. “We already have this situation in the pig industry which is now facing the disruption prospect of a humane killing on farms,” he said. The BMPA is persuading Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng to help support UK CO2 production in the short-term.

“We are monitoring this situation closely and are in regular contact with the food and farming organizations and industry, to help them manage the current situation,” said a UK government spokesperson. “The UK benefits from having access to highly diverse sources of gas supply to ensure households, businesses and heavy industry get the energy they need at a fair price. Britain last suffered a major CO2 shortage in 2018, leading to some drinks wholesalers to ration (定量) sales.”

【1】What’s the direct cause of the CO2 shortage this year?

A．A government policy.

B．An infectious disease.

C．Transportation failure.

D．Cost rise.

【2】What does the underlined word “logjam” mean in paragraph 4?

A．Bottleneck.

B．Promise.

C．Setback.

D．Recovery.

【3】What measure may the UK government take?

A．To close production lines.

B．To stop marketing animals.

C．To limit the drinks wholesale.

D．To explore more gas supplies.

【4】What may be the suitable title for the passage?

A．Diverse Applications of CO2

B．CO2 Shortage Hit Food Supplies

C．Efforts Taken to Produce CO2

D．The Future of Britain’s Meat Industry

22、I believe you can do your best. Not being the best but toughing the limits of what you’re capable of. I gained this belief from my third grade teacher, the most special, honored, trustworthy, and loved person in my life.

Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the belief that talking to eight-year-olds didn’t mean he had to sacrifice proper statements or grammars. And he was demanding but he wasn’t unreasonable or cruel. He simply felt that no matter what your best was, you should achieve it.

As luck would have it, I met him again as my eighth grade math teacher. I was not, nor ever will be, gifted in math. I remember my struggles in class. “I don’t know the answer,” I would say, “I can’t do it!” “Perhaps you don’t know the answer,” he would say quietly. “Do you think we might figure it out together? How do you know what you can do until you try?”

Mr. Myrus lived around the corner, and I would often stop by to talk while he worked in his garden. I knew there was someone who let me know that if I had really tried, that was enough.

“Don’t be so hard on yourself,” he’d say. “Stop blaming yourself. Did you try your best? Well, then you’re not a failure,” he often told me these words.

Mr. Myrus died in 1978. I had never thought about his death. He was too young. I felt sorry. But when I think about him now, I don’t feel so sorry. He taught me to be kind, not only to others, but to myself. He taught me my own value. He taught me about honor, about truth, and about doing my best—and that all feelings and beliefs have dignity and deserve respect. And of all the things I know, this I believe: We can’t all be “the best”, but we can, each of us, be our best, and I know that’s true because Mr. Myrus told me that.

【1】What can we know about Mr. Myrus according to the passage?

A. He usually treats his students in a hard way.

B. He is responsible for his teaching and students.

C. He is a person who isn’t particular about what he wears.

D. He sometimes is cruel and unreasonable to his students.

【2】The author thought he was a lucky dog because ________.

A. he had got a great belief from his teacher

B. Mr. Myrus had taught him for eight years

C. Mr. Myrus became his teacher a second time

D. he developed a good relationship with Mr. Myrus

【3】It can be concluded from the third paragraph that ________.

A. the author preferred other subjects to math

B. Mr. Myrus thought it was very easy to learn math

C. the author was ashamed to admit his math was poor

D. Mr. Myrus helped the author build up his confidence

【4】What can we learn by reading the passage?

A. The author hoped to live a positive life.

B. The author may have become a teacher.

C. The author liked to recall his childhood.

D. The author ended up being a man of self-confidence.

23、The New York Times——Stephen Hawking, the brightest star in the firmament(天空)of science, whose insights shaped modern cosmology(宇宙论)and inspired global audiences in the millions, has died aged 76. His family released a statement in the early hours of Wednesday morning confirming his death at his home in Cambridge. Hawking’s children, Lucy, Robert and Tim said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today.” “He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years to come. His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.”

When Hawking was diagnosed with motor neuronal (神经元的)disease in 1963 at the age of 21, doctors expected him to live for only two more years. But Hawking had a form of the disease that progressed more slowly than usual. He survived for more than half a century and long enough for his disability to define him. His popularity would surely have been diminished without it. Those who live in the shadow of death are often those who live most.

For Hawking, the early diagnosis of his terminal disease, and witnessing the death from leukaemia of a boy who he knew in hospital, ignited(点燃)a fresh sense of pursue. “Although there was a cloud hanging over my future, I found, to my surprise, that I was enjoying life in the present more than before. I began to make progress with my research,” he once said. Embarking (着手) on his career in earnest, he declared: “My goal is simple. It is a complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all.”

【1】The following statements about Hawking is true EXCEPT________.

A. Hawking had three kids according to the passage.

B. Hawking’s intelligence and spirits influenced enormous people all over the world.

C. Hawking’s disease became worse quickly after being diagnosed.

D. Almost all his life was devoted to the exploration of the universe in spite of his severe disease.

【2】What does the underlined word “diminish” most probably refer to?

A. Increase   B. Decrease   C. Gain   D. Disappear

【3】Which of the following words can be used to describe Hawking?

A. Active and knowledgeable   B. Optimistic and determined

C. Thoughtful and hardworking   D. Diligent and kind

【4】What was it that inspired Hawking to pursue his dream?

A. His courage and persistence with brilliance and humor.

B. His motor neuronal disease.

C. His insights into modern cosmology.

D. His being diagnosed with disease and seeing his friend die of leukaemia.

24、Innovative Designs for Accessibility

Deadline： 2021-11-30

Award： $ 7,500

The Innovative Designs for Accessibility student competition challenges university students across Canada to use their creativity to develop innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions to accessibility barriers for people with disabilities.

Clean Tech Competition

Deadline： 2021-11-13

Award： $ 28,000

The Clean Tech Competition is a unique, worldwide research and design challenge for pre-college youth. The competition is designed to build a deeper understanding of STEM （science, technology, engineering, and math） related concepts, recognize outstanding talent, and prepare the next generation of globally competitive innovators.

Agile Robotics Competition

Deadline： 2021-11-10

Award: .$ 17,500.

Agile Robotics Competition is a simulation-based (仿真）competition designed to promote agility（灵活）in industrial robot systems by employing the latest advances in artificial intelligence and robot planning. The competition will be held virtually, so there is no need to travel to compete. The competition will use the Gazebo simulation tool.

Wearable Robotics Innovation Challenge

Deadline： 2021-11-24

Award： $ 5,000

The Wearable Robotics Association is inviting entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in wearable robotic technology. The review committee will select as many as ten finalists. The one considered to be the most innovative will be announced at the conference and will receive $ 5,000 to accelerate the new technology.

【1】Which competition favors competitors with a creative mind in helping the disabled?

A．Wearable Robotics Innovation Challenge.

B．Agile Robotics Competition.

C．Clean Tech Competition.

D．Innovative Designs for Accessibility.

【2】Which of the following is the aim of Clean Tech Competition?

A．To improve the research on STEM.

B．To develop teenagers' ability to innovate.

C．To help students go to beloved universities.

D．To encourage university students to be innovators.

【3】What can we know a tout Wearable Robotics Innovation Challenge?

A．Competitors with creativity arc more likely to win.

B．The final 10 competitors can get awards.

C．Only teenagers can take part in the competition.

D．Competitors can hand in their works in December.

25、Some years ago, I was extremely sick. I had an emotional breakdown and I wondered if I would ever get well. One day, while I was lying in my bed, a man _______ my room with a container filled with _______ . The man told me he had gotten _______ from my nurse. I was surprised when he set the container on my bedside table and told me the whole thing was _______ . Then the man looked directly at me and said something I will never _______ . “I come to this room today to tell the person here that he is not to lose hope.” I told him that sounded _______ , and that it was easy to lose hope after being in the _______ alone for so long. We made small talk, and then, the man turned and left. Soon, I drifted into a narcotic-induced(镇静剂)sleep. When I _______ , I thought I had had a great dream. Then I saw the container on the bedside table. It was _______ ! A total stranger had appeared on my darkest day to tell me I was not to give up hope. After my visitor, something ________ me. I suddenly felt like I had insider information and I was going to get well, I had been given hope, and it was the most powerful ________ of all. I ________ recovered completely.

It has been many ________ now, but I still have the snack container. It is a _______ reminder through all the challenges of life to never give up, even when I do not yet see how or when help will ________ .

【1】

A．slid into

B．checked out

C．came into

D．cleaned out

【2】

A．pills

B．goodies

C．flowers

D．gifts

【3】

A．approval

B．promise

C．instruction

D．information

【4】

A．his

B．yours

C．mine

D．ours

【5】

A．forget

B．memorize

C．regret

D．remind

【6】

A．interesting

B．embarrassing

C．tough

D．great

【7】

A．home

B．hospital

C．container

D．dream

【8】

A．awoke

B．arrived

C．slept

D．appeared

【9】

A．false

B．a shame

C．real

D．a pity

【10】

A．confused

B．changed

C．disturbed

D．challenged

【11】

A．advice

B．energy

C．appearance

D．medicine

【12】

A．occasionally

B．eventually

C．naturally

D．temporarily

【13】

A．days

B．weeks

C．months

D．years

【14】

A．permanent

B．little

C．fresh

D．artificial

【15】

A．work

B．end

C．arrive

D．go

26、假如你是某高三学生李华，你在网上看到一张环卫工人(dustman)在路边树下打点滴(be on a drip)的照片，被他带病工作的精神深深感动。请你用英语给某英文报的编辑写一封信，描述照片内容并发表自己的感想。

注意：1. 词数100左右（开头和结尾已写好，不计入总词数）；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear editor,

This morning when I was surfing the internet,

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Yours,

Lihua