莆田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 number of road accidents and the deaths     those accidents     over the past years.

A. resulting in; has increased   B. arising from; have increased

C. resulting from; has increased   D. resulting from; have increased

2、The approach was condemned by many as a _______from normal scientific method.

A. feature   B. creature

C. structure   D. departure

3、—Would you mind being charged for WeChat, Mary?

—Certainly. I ________WeChat if I had to pay now.

A．would drop

B．will drop

C．will have dropped

D．would have dropped

4、—I wish I ________ the meeting.

—But you didn't.

A. attended  B. would attend  C. have attended  D. had attended

5、The company is putting more money into the building of a new factory ________ the fast-growing demand for the products in the market.

A．in response to

B．in return for

C．in case of

D．in place of

6、The government has ______ the ban on the import of pork until December.

A．extended

B．revived

C．established

D．signed

7、The thieves ______ the bank and stole lots of money.

A. broke in   B. broke down

C. broke through D. broke into

8、________many times, but he still didn’t know how to do it.

A．He had been told

B．Having been told

C．Having told

D．Told

9、The old gentleman never fails to help ________ is in need of his help.

A．whom

B．who

C．whoever

D．whomever

10、Hybrid rice has been grown in many countries to help ________ the global food shortage.

A．analyse

B．assess

C．simplify

D．solve

11、The quality of a processed food largely ________ the raw material and the way it ________.

A．relies on; processes

B．depends on; processes

C．decides on; is processed

D．depends on; is processed

12、The government has announced that public sector pay rises are to be ________at 1% for two years.

A．served

B．capped

C．dedicated

D．flashed

13、Their dinner ________ by the time the chef ________ them.

A．was finished... has joined

B．has been finished...joins

C．had been finished...joined

D．will have been finished...had joined

14、Much to my _________, she still remembered my name!

A. surprised   B. surprising

C. surprisingly   D. surprise

15、Teachers should try to create an atmosphere________students can enjoy learning easily.

A．which

B．where

C．when

D．that

16、Although there are constant talks of automation rendering billions of people economically redundant, the problem is ______ these predictions will materialize.

A．that

B．where

C．when

D．why

17、Doctors Without Boarders, ________ international organization, received ________ Nobel Prize for Peace in 1999 for its outstanding work .

A. an, /   B. the, the   C. /, a   D. an, the

18、—I have watered all the plants in the garden.

—Thanks, Tony, but you _____ then. It’s reported that there will be a storm tonight.

A.couldn’t have watered B.needn’t have watered

C.could water D.needn’t water

19、When __________ to danger and conflict, men tend to increase blood pressure, __________ nervous or anxious .

A. exposed; felt

B. exposed; feeling

C. exposing; felt

D. exposing; feeling

20、The door and the windows were all closed and there was no _______ of forced entry.

A. sigh   B. signal

C. sign   D. sight

21、We were having lunch when the clock ___________ twelve.

A.beat B. impressed C.hit D. struck

22、Since it is a store of so many cultural splendors，the new museum ________ plenty of teenage visitors this April break.

A．holds

B．strikes

C．attends

D．draws

23、It is so cold that you can’t go outside_____ fully covered in thick clothes.

A. if   B. unless C. once D. when

24、Day in and day out, Wang Jin and his students spend their time restoring clocks ______ hundreds of years.

A．dated back

B．dating back

C．date back

D．dates back

25、That is ________ happened to the tribe of Indians that then lived in ________ is now Plymouth.

A．what; which

B．whatever; whichever

C．that; that

D．what; what

26、When I graduated with a degree in English Literature from Exeter University, my head was filled with ideas about what I wanted to do next. Work experience helped me narrow down my choices to a top two: publishing and teaching. The only problem was deciding which one to choose!

Eventually, I applied for a job at a local magazine. It was a small team so I had the opportunity to get connected with all aspects of magazine publishing from editorial to advertising. I was promoted to assistant editor and enjoyed the mix of creativity and business skills necessary for the role.

When I started to consider my next career move, my thoughts turned to educational publishing. I loved working at the magazine,  but I wanted to do something which combined my love of education too. I spotted the job opportunity for the Cambridge University Press Graduate Programme.

The recruitment (招聘)  process for the Graduate Programme was certainly strict, including a spoken reasoning test, a personality test, a phone interview and an assessment day. The best advice I can give to anyone applying for a programme like this is to be yourself and don't be afraid to show your personality.

I was excited when I found out that I'd got the job. During the programme, I got the opportunity to work on our latest digital products, travel to book fairs abroad, visit schools to meet our customers, manage our social media accounts and sign off books to be published. I received fantastic support from colleagues at the Press, not just from my line manager and tutor, but everyone I met along the way.

Working in lots of different departments around the Press helped me identify where I wanted to end up and now I have a role which fits my interests and skills, working on content development in the Cambridge Learning for Schools team.

It's been a brilliant experience and I can fully recommend the Cambridge University Press Graduate Programme. Even if it's been a couple of years since you left university, the programme is a great way to get into publishing and progress your career, so go for it!

【1】Why did the author apply for the Cambridge University Press Graduate Programme?

A. She desired to do something more creative and challenging.

B. She wanted to do a job combined with her love of education.

C. She needed different jobs to improve her business skills.

D. She longed for better education to get further promoted.

【2】What is talked about in Paragraph 4?

A. Advice on the programme application.

B. Types of work in the press company.

C. Support of colleagues and tutors.

D. Experiences in changing jobs.

【3】What is the author's attitude towards the programme?

A. Cautious.   B. Uninterested.

C. Doubtful.   D. Supportive.

27、The ride-sharing company Uber has removed its self-driving cars from the streets of San Francisco,California. The action came after a dispute between Uber and state officials over whether the vehicles needed special permits to operate.

Uber recently launched testing of its self-driving service in San Francisco.But shortly after the launch, California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) told the company to stop the self-driving vehicles.State officials said the Uber cars needed the same special permit given to about 20 other companies testing self-driving technology in California.Uber argued that its technology does not make vehicles fully autonomous,and so the special permit was not needed.It added that all of Uber's "self-driving" cars have a driver sitting in the passenger seat to take over if needed.

The head of Uber's self-driving technology,Anthony Levandowski,explained the company's position in a blog post.He said the self-driving Uber vehicles do use high-technology tools to assist drivers.But they are not fully autonomous and require a driver to be at the controls at all times..He compared the technology to solar carmaker Tesla's advanced driver assist tools.Telsa's Autopilot system allows its cars to steer in a lane,change lanes,and speed up or slow down based on nearby traffic.The company tells drivers that,when using Autopilot,they should still always be ready to take control of the vehicle.Vehicles equipped with these high-tech driver assist tools do not need a special permit to operate in California.

It's hard to understand why the DMV would seek to require self-driving Ubers to get permits when it accepts that Tesla's autopilot technology does not need them,"Levandowski wrote.San Francisco's mayor,Ed Lee,praised the DMV for stopping Uber's self-driving vehicles.He said he supports self-driving development and testing.But only under conditions that put human bicyclists' and pedestrian safety first."

【1】What does the underlined word "dispute" in Paragraph 1 mean?

A. Discussion.   B. Disagreement.

C. Fighting.   D. Meeting.

【2】Why does Uber say that the special permit was not needed?

A. Because Uber's "self driving" cars are fully autonomous.

B. Because there are passenger seats in Uber's "self-driving" cars.

C. Because no drivers are needed in some Uber's "self-driving" cars.

D. Because Uber's "self-driving" cars can be operated by humans when necessary.

【3】What can we know from the passage?

A. Uber's self-driving cars need human drivers.

B. Telsa's Autopilot needs special permits too.

C. Uber's self-driving cars are completely autonomous.

D. Telsa's Autopilot system is better than Uber's self-driving technology.

【4】What can we infer from Ed Lee's words?

A. He doesn't think DMV is right.

B. Uber's self-driving cars should he supported.

C. Uber's serf-driving cars are not safe enough.

D. One should be careful while walking or cycling in streets.

28、Criticism is harmful to healthy relationships. 【1】 First, work on changing your own behavior. Then, find effective ways to communicate if someone bothers you.

Changing Your Behavior

●Think before you speak. 【2】 Sometimes, it’s best to let small indiscretions (轻率的行为) go. Try taking a few deep breaths and leaving the room instead of criticizing.

●Separate the individual from their actions. If you work on separating the person from the action, you may naturally want to criticize less. As you realize you cannot judge a person’s character based on a single choice or decision, you will be unable to call someone out for being rude or disrespectful.

●Focus on positives. Oftentimes, being critical results from how you’re choosing to see a situation. Everyone has shortcomings. However, the vast majority of people have good qualities that outweigh bad ones. 【3】

Communicating More Effectively

●【4】 Some people have issues that may need addressing. However, feedback is very different from criticism. When addressing an issue, focus on suggestions you can make to help another person improve, which is more effective than criticizing.

●Ask for what you want directly. Inefficient communication often results in heavy criticism. 【5】 Make sure to ask for what you want in a direct, respectful manner. This will eliminate (消除) the need for criticism.

●Consider the other party’s perspective. If you criticize others too often, you may be shutting out the other person’s point of view. Try to step in another person’s shoes before criticizing and you may get some new and special ideas.

A．Give feedback rather than criticism.

B．However, there are ways to avoid criticism.

C．Try to focus on a person’s positive qualities over their negative ones.

D．If you find yourself making assumptions about a person’s character, stop yourself.

E．If you’re not telling someone what you want, that person cannot be expected to know.

F．Criticism should, ideally, be working towards an effective solution to a negative situation.

G．When you want to dish out criticism, pause and consider whether you really need to say anything.

29、Europe is home to a variety of cultural treasures. Lonely Planet, the world’s largest travel guide publisher, has offered pairs of cities for culture­hungry but time­poor travelers.

London and Paris

It takes you about two hours to travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, a high-speed railway service. The two capital cities have been competing in fashion, art and nightlife for decades－but each secretly looks up to the other.

No one can doubt the grand and impressive beauty of Paris' Louvre Museum, but if you want to save money, you cannot skip the British Museum free to visit. Compared with London, Paris has more outdoor attractions such as the beautiful green walkway La Promenade Plantee.

In Paris, you'll see diners linger over red wine. While in London, you can try some afternoon tea, eat fish and chips or salted cake.

Vienna and Bratislava

Austrian capital Vienna and Slovakia city Bratislava are an hour apart by train. But since they are linked by the Danube River, the best way to travel is by ship. A tour of the two cities is the perfect way to experience everything from 17th century’s Habsburg dynasty splendor to sci­fi restaurants.

Vienna is famous for Mozart and imperial palaces. You can appreciate the perfect blending of architecture and nature in the grand Schonbrunn Palace, and reward yourself with a cup of Vienna coffee, which has made its way to the world's cultural heritage list.

Bratislava is best known for its fine dining－the remarkable UFO restaurant. You can enjoy a meat­laden dinner here in an amazing setting.

【1】What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “looks up to”?

A. helps   B. admires   C. attacks D. dislikes

【2】What are the advantages of Paris mentioned in the article?

a. The Louvre Museum

b. Free access to museums

c. More outdoor attractions

d. Better wines and perfumes

A. acd B. cd C. ac D. bcd

【3】 Which of the cities should you choose if you are interested in sci­fi restaurants?

A. London. B. Paris.

C. Glasgow. D. Bratislava.

【4】Lonely Planet recommends these two pairs of cities because ________.

A. they are not expensive to visit

B. they are best known to the world

C. they are always enemies between each other

D. they are close but different in many aspects

30、   Returning from a trip overseas, I sensed that something was wrong between Keith, one of my two sons, and me. So I asked him, “Keith, have I done anything that really_________your feelings?” Immediately, he said, “Yes. Last Christmas you promised us a special_________ that we really wanted but you_________gave it to us. The_________was that I’d completely forgotten about it. I_________ , “Is there anything else I’ve done wrong, but I haven’t apologized for?” Again, his_________was immediate, “Remember last Christmas when Mom said you had to go to the_________ because Kate, my little sister, was going to be born? You left us at home and_________in a hurry. Remember?” “Well, you left and __________the suitcase.” I couldn’t believe he_________all the details! “After you came back from the hospital, you were_________to see the suitcase had been opened and_________ had been thrown all over the place, and then you_________ me.”

“And you didn’t do it?” I asked. “No, I didn’t. I was just searching for my gift.” My heart sank. I felt_________. I hugged Keith and asked him to_________ me. His honesty made me think of my other son, Kevin. Maybe I’d hurt his feelings, too. I went to ask him the_________question. Kevin answered as immediately as his_________, “Last Christmas you_________us a special toy, but you forgot about it.”_________ Christmas had passed, I took my two sons to the store that day and bought them what I had promised. The_________thing wasn’t the toy. The problem was I’d made a promise too lightly and didn’t keep it as their father.

【1】A. showed B. hurt C. attended D. expressed

【2】A. candy B. book C. picture D. toy

【3】A. never B. often C. always D. ever

【4】A. challenge B. message C. idea D. fact

【5】A. complained B. apologized C. continued D. explained

【6】A. suggestion B. answer C. action D. blame

【7】A. hospital B. church C. school D. garden

【8】A. settled down B. went on C. set off D. got up

【9】A. replaced B. forgot C. brought D. opened

【10】A. knew B. imagined C. discovered D. remembered

【11】A. angry B. worried C. happy D. satisfied

【12】A. nothing B. somebody C. everything D. nobody

【13】A. praised B. punished C. helped D. educated

【14】A. terrible B. hopeless C. inspired D. encouraged

【15】A. support B. criticize C. suspect D. forgive

【16】A. easy B. direct C. same D. funny

【17】A. mother B. brother C. sister D. father

【18】A. bought B. borrowed C. left D. promised

【19】A. Though B. Because C. Since D. Until

【20】A. strange B. interesting C. important D. difficult

31、用本学期所学语段中的原词填空。

It is vital to remain lifelong learners in a rapidly changing world. As you progress through life, you may study and work in new environments. 【1】 , you will be exposed to many new ideas, beliefs, practices and learning experiences. Furthermore, the production of knowledge is 【2】 to grow rapidly. New knowledge is constantly being generated and what you already know is being revised all the time, to the 【3】 that it can be difficult to keep pace with the latest developments. Indeed, you may one day do jobs that do not yet exist, use technologies that are not yet developed and 【4】 problems that are not yet problems! This is not to suggest that there is no need for you to study in school but to acknowledge that 【5】 your knowledge through lifelong learning is both essential and beneficial.

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

“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” 这是前苹果公司CEO斯蒂夫乔布斯（Steve Jobs）在2005年斯坦福大学毕业演讲时与学生共勉的一句话。请以此为话题写一篇短文，谈谈你对这句话的理解。

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