大同2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、One of the important jobs for a teacher is to study the learning material and make it more ______ to his students.

A．convincing

B．accessible

C．emotional

D．humble

2、I received a letter, ________ poor spelling made me think it was written by a child.

A．which

B．that

C．whose

D．who

3、He walked on to the stage, _______ with cheers and whistles.

A．loaded

B．connected

C．greeted

D．equipped

4、There are many wonderful theme parks in America, _ _ Disneyland in California is my favorite.

A. for which   B. with which

C. of which     D. in which

5、You can improve your ________ and memory if you scan the material first.

A．compassion

B．compensation

C．comprehension

D．consumption

6、But for Miss Liu’s help, I   have been admitted into Peking University.

A. wouldn’t   B. shouldn’t

C. could   D. might

7、________ and happy，Tony stood up and accepted the prize.

A．Surprising

B．Surprised

C．Being surprised

D．To be surprising

8、My laptop computer, ____ I can’t go on with my work, broke down the other day.

A. which B. that

C. without which  D. for which

9、Assistance dogs are trained to help   disabled to live   more independent life.

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

10、 — Dad, would you please buy some strawberries for me? I love them.

— I'd like to, but they are not _____ in winter.

A. accustomed B. convenient C. casual  D. available

11、I am filled with the desire ________ back to my hometown.

A．going

B．gone

C．to go

12、You _________ be driven out of the school if you dare to cheat in the exam.

A．should

B．shall

C．will

D．would

13、The________ gained from this experience has invested my life with new meaning.

A．departure

B．insight

C．proof

D．setting

14、 One valuable tip for graduates is that first impressions during a job interview really ______.

A. apply B. function   C. apologize D. count

15、All Mrs Smith's efforts to tidy the room were _____ because her grandson soon made a mess of it again.

A. at all costs   B. at random

C. in vain   D. in return

16、When he woke up he didn’t remember how that _______

A. came about      B. came out

C. came along   D. came across

17、Every minute is made full _______ of _______ our lessons well.

A．to use; study

B．use; studying

C．use; to study

D．used; studying

18、I was trying to brush a spider______my shoulder when my uncle came in, who then helped me bat_________all the insects.

A.away ; out B.off ; away C.down ;up D.off; along

19、The works of Du Fu _______ a precious cultural heritage for the entire world, not just China.

A．cherish

B．invest

C．occupy

D．represent

20、Don’t bother Tom again. He ________ at this time tomorrow.

A．will have a meeting

B．will be having a meeting

C．is going to have a meeting

D．has a meeting

21、My father has got a job in New York, so we are leaving this country________．

A．for good

B．on display

C．on reflection

D．in panic

22、Tired, hungry and not knowing a word of Chinese, we had no idea how to order . 句子中的谓语动词是______.

A．tired

B．knowing

C．had

D．order

23、Don’t worry. Flu is a(n) ______ disease in this season. Take this medicine, and your temperature will soon return to ______.

A．normal; common

B．common; normal

C．ordinary; general

D．general; ordinary

24、________ female college graduates get a job appears to be rather difficult nowadays.

A．Why

B．What

C．whether

D．That

25、Highly talented as he was, he remained humble, _____ all his achievements _____ hard work.

A．owing...to...

B．owed...to...

C．devoting...to...

D．devoted...to...

26、The State of Marriage Today

Is there something seriously wrong with marriage today? During the past 50 years, the rate of divorce in the United States has exploded: almost 50％of marriages end in divorce now, and the evidence suggests it is going to get worse, if this trend continues. It will lead to the breakup of the family, according to a spokesperson for the National Family Association. Some futurists predict that in 100 years, the average American will marry at least four times and extramarital affairs(婚外恋) will be even more common than they are now.

But what are the reasons for this, and is the picture really so depressing? The answer to the first question is really quite simple: marriage is no longer the necessity it once was. The practice of marriage has been based for years partly on economic need. Women used to be economically dependent on their husbands as they usually didn’t have jobs outside the home. But with the rising number of women in well-paying jobs, this is no longer the case, so they don’t feel that they need to stay in a failing marriage.

In answer to the second question, the prospects may not be as pessimistic as they seem. While the rate of divorce has risen, the rate of couples marrying has never actually fallen very much, so marriage is still quite popular. In addition to this, many couples now cohabit(同居) and don’t bother to marry. These couples are effectively married, but they do not appear in either the marriage or divorce statistics. In fact, more than 50％of first marriages survive. The statistics are unreliable because there is a higher number of divorces in second and third marriages than in first marriages.

So is marriage really an outdated practice? The fact that most people still get married indicates that it isn’t. And it is also true that married couples have a healthier life than single people: they suffer less from stress and its consequences, such as heart problems, and married men generally consider themselves more satisfied than their single counterparts. Perhaps the key is to find out what makes a successful marriage and apply it to all of our relationships!

【1】What does “this is no longer the case” in paragraph two mean?

A．It is not necessary to get married any more.

B．Women do not need a husband any longer.

C．Women are not economically dependent any more.

D．Many wives do well-paying jobs outside home now.

【2】Why may the prospects of marriage not be as depressing as it appears?

A．Many people still like to get married.

B．The rate of divorce has actually decreased.

C．many couples would rather cohabit than marry

D．The statistics of divorce is not quite true。

【3】How do people usually feel in their marriage life?

A．They are much safer.

B．They feel no longer single.

C．They are more satisfied.

D．They suffer a lot less.

【4】Which of the following about marriage is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A．There will be more relationships outside marriage.

B．Many people try to get married again after divorce.

C．Marriage has long been partly an economic need.

D．It is a fact that most people choose to get married.

27、Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.

Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情) when they’re in poorly lit places — and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.

Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.

Don’t forget the clock — or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turning on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.

Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plants can easily makes us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.

【1】The text is especially helpful for those who care about ________.

A. their home comforts

B. their body shape

C. house buying

D. healthy diets

【2】A home environment in blue can help people ________.

A. digest food better

B. reduce food intake

C. burn more calories

D. regain their appetites

【3】What are people advised to do at mealtimes?

A. Eat quickly.

B. Play fast music

C. Use smaller spoons

D. Turn down the lights

【4】Which of the following is correct according to the passage?

A. House with enough brightness is helpful for people to go on diet

B. The more slowly you eat, the more food you will take in

C. Your house environment will certainly affect your weight

D. Cool colour will make food appear more attractive

28、Basketball Statistician Help Wanted

The Athletic Department is looking for students to help assist staff during the Fall 2018, Winter 2018 – 2019 and Spring 2019 semesters（学期）. Students in this position will be keeping live statistics （计分）during basketball games. Students must meet all of the following requirements:

Good computer skills

Available evenings and weekends

Knowing basketball rules and statistics

Students interested in working for the Athletic Department should contact the Athletic Coordinator at their own campuses(校区).

TP/SS Athletic Coordinator, Michael Simone, 240-567-1308

Rockville Athletic Coordinator, Jorge Zuniga, 240-567-7589

Springfield Athletic coordinator, Gary Miller, 240-567-2273

Germantown Athletic Coordinator, Gauri Chavan, 240-567-6915

【1】When will the job start?

A. In May 2018.   B. In May 2019.

C. In September 2019.   D. In September 2018.

【2】Who is more likely to get the job?

A. Ted, computer major, basketball fan, free on evenings and weekends.

B. Judy, IT staff with night classes, children’s basketball team coach.

C. Sam, English major, member of the college football team.

D. Molly, part-time programmer, high school basketball player, new mother.

【3】Whom should you contact if you want to apply for the job in Rockville?

A. Michael   B. Jorge

C. Gauri   D. Gary

29、Along the river banks of the Amazon and the Orinoco there lives a bird that swims before it can fly, flies like a fat chicken, eats green leaves, has the stomach of a cow and has claws(爪)on its wings when young. They build their homes about 4.6m above the river, an important feature(特征)for the safety of the young. It is called the hoatzin.

In appearance，the birds of both sexes look very much alike with brown on the back and cream and red on the underside. The head is small, with a large set of feathers on the top, bright red eyes, and blue skin. Its nearest relatives are the common birds, cuckoos. Its most striking feature, though, is only found in the young.

Baby hoatzins have a claw on the leading edge of each wing and another at the end of each wing tip. Using these four claws, together with the beak(喙), they can climb about in the bushes, looking very much like primitive birds must have done. When the young hoatzins have learned to fly, they lose their claws.

During the drier months between December and March hoatzins fly about the forest in groups of 20 to 30 birds, but in April, when the rainy season begins, they collect together in smaller living units of two to seven birds for producing purposes.

【1】What is the text mainly about?

A．Primitive birds and hoatzins of the Amazon.

B．Hoatzins in dry and rainy seasons.

C．The appearance and living habits of hoatzins.

D．The relatives and enemies of hoatzins.

【2】Young hoatzins are different from their parents in that ________.

A．they have claws on the wings

B．they eat a lot like a cow

C．they live on river banks

D．they look like young cuckoos

【3】What can we infer about primitive birds from the text?

A．They had a head with long feathers on the top.

B．They had claws to help them climb.

C．They had four wings like hoatzins.

D．They could fly long distances.

【4】Why do hoatzins collect together in smaller groups when the rainy season comes?

A．To protect themselves better.

B．To find more food.

C．To keep themselves warm.

D．To produce their young.

30、   One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces(杰作).

A young couple_______the paintings ahead of me chatted _______ between themselves .I watched them moment and _______ the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man's patience for_______her constant flood of words. Annoyed by their noise, I moved on.

I met them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. _______ I heard her constant flood of words, I moved away _______.

I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a _______when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man _______into his pocket and pulled out a white object. He extended(展开) it into a long stick and then_______his way into the coatroom to get his wife's jacket.

"He's a __________man, "the clerk at the counter said, "Most of us would __________ if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made__________ that his life wouldn't__________. So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there is a new art show."

"But what does he get out of the art?"I asked, "He can't see."

"Can't see? You're__________. He sees a lot. __________than you or I do, "the clerk said. "His wife __________each painting so he can see it in his head."

I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the __________ of a young wife describing paintings to a person without __________and the courage of a husband who would not__________ blindness to change his life. And I saw the love __________by two people as I watched this couple walk away, their arms intertwined(交缠).

【1】A.viewing B.judging C.noticing D.measuring

【2】A.continuously B.carelessly C.hardly D.excitedly

【3】A.required B.decided C.blamed D.announced

【4】A.coming up with B.adding up to C.putting up with D.living up with

【5】A.As thought B.Now that C.Each time D.Ever since

【6】A.frequently B.constantly C.gradually D.quickly

【7】A.difference B.deal C.fortune D.purchase

【8】A.looked B.got C.reached D.broke

【9】A.pushed B.tapped C.fought D.forced

【10】A.brave B.lucky C.cold D.clever

【11】A.make up B.give up C.wake up D.turn up

【12】A.discovery B.complaint C.promise D.contribution

【13】A.change B.continue C.return D.end

【14】A.right B.careless C.foolish D.wrong

【15】A.Less B.Better C.Worse D.More

【16】A.describes B.draws C.touches D.praises

【17】A.wisdom B.patience C.courage D.faith

【18】A.thought B.hearing C.emotion D.sight

【19】A.refuse B.invite C.allow D.force

【20】A.expected B.shared C.received D.imagined

31、课文填空

To their credit the four countries 【1】 work together in some areas（eg, the currency and international relations）, but they will have very different institutions.

England is the largest of the four countries, and for, 【2】 it is divided roughly into three zones. . . You find most of the population 【3】 in the south, but most of the industrial cities in the Midlands and the North of England. Although, nationwide, these cities are not as large as 【4】 as China, they have world-famous football teams and some of them even have two!

32、寒假就要来了，假如你是李华，打算发一封电子邮件给你的英国笔友Daymond，与他分享下你的寒假社会实践及学习安排。

要求：

1.词数100左右；

2.首尾句已写好。

Dear Daymond,

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours

Li Hua