黔南州2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、–When shall we have dinner at that newly-opened restaurant?

–Anytime you feel like ________.

A. one   B. so

C. that   D. it

2、A(n) ______ idea is different from the one you have and can be used instead.

A. secure   B. conservative

C. alternative   D. Mild

3、________ in the last English test, I decided to ________ my efforts ________ English.

A.Having failed; dovote; to improve B.Failing; put; to improving

C.Having failed; concentrate; on improving D.Failing; absorb; in improving

4、---Hello, is Mr. Smith in?

---Sorry, there is ______person ______ you referred to in my office.

A. such no; that   B. such no; whom

C. no such; who   D. no such; as

5、I think we have a moral _________ to help these countries.

A.invitation B.consultant C.responsibility D.motivation

6、We _____ the problem for quite a long time, but we _____ any conclusion yet.

A．had discussed; haven’t reached

B．discussed; haven’t reached

C．have been discussing; haven’t reached

D．have discussed; haven’t been reaching

7、______ throughout the garden are beautiful flowers of all kinds.

A. To grow   B. Grown   C. Growing   D. Grow

8、This is the best film_____I have ever seen.

A.which B.that C.what D.whose

9、His report was so exciting that it was __ interrupted by applause (掌声).

A．constantly

B．constant

C．seldom

D．never

10、— I’m afraid this painting should ________ a record sum.

— Can’t agree with you more.

A．pay

B．spend

C．fetch

D．need

11、Last term our maths teacher set so difficult a problem in the exam ______ none of us could work out.

A.as B.that C.for D.and

12、It’s certain that we are ________ to having a clean and beautiful home in the future because some special projects are ________ to protect the environment.

A. under way; on the way     B. in the way; on the way

C. on the way; by the way     D. on the way; under way

13、He's very active for a man ________ 80.

A. arriving   B. approaching

C. avoiding   D admitting

14、Jane accidentally ________ where she had hidden her teacher's birthday present, which made her classmates very annoyed.

A. gave out   B. brought out

C. let out   D. put out

15、Prices of daily goods ________ through a computer can be lower than store prices.

A．to be bought

B．are bought

C．bought

D．are being bought

16、Try ________ they might, they could get no water, for it was too far down in the pot.

A．since

B．as

C．while

D．although

17、He was busily ________to cleaning his shoes while his wife was cooking.

A. involved   B. supposed

C. occupied   D. committed

18、Something is wrong with my telescope. It can’t be ________ to look far in sunny days.

A．adapted

B．adopted

C．adjusted

D．reminded

19、___ is left over may be put into the refrigerator, ____ it will keep for two or three weeks.

A. Whoever; when   B. Whenever; which

C. Whatever; where   D. Whichever; while

20、In Zhangjiajie’s Zhoushan, all water traffic and tourist attractions ______ by Tuesday because the third typhoon of this year was on the way.

A．has been closed

B．were closed

C．had been closed

D．have closed

21、No such young man likes ______.

A. to be made fun   B. making fun of 

C. being made fun of   D. to make fun of

22、All of us were so excited at the news ____we’ll go abroad for holidays ___we jumped with joy.

A.that; that B.what; and then C.what; that D.which; so

23、Police have arrested a ________ in a series of killing in the city.

A．suspect

B．conflict

C．virus

24、One of the requirements for being admitted to the University is that you ________ the English test organized by it.

A.will pass B.would pass C.pass D.must pass

25、The day we have been looking forward to ______ — the 24th winter Olympics will take place in Beijing next year.

A．coming

B．has come

C．is coming

D．has been coming

26、   There are now many products and services on the market which are similar in content though produced by different companies. It is vital, therefore, for a company to distinguish itself from its competitors by having a strong company image which is immediately recognizable.

Logos are part of this image. They are symbols which often include a name or initials to identify a company. The logo establishes a visual identity for the company, just as different groups of young people express their identity through hairstyles and clothes. All groups from all cultures and throughout the ages have used colors and symbols to show their identity.

In different cultures, different colors carry different meanings. Some colors may be connected with coldness in one culture and with warmth in another; some colors represent life in one culture but death in another. International companies have, therefore, to make sure that their logos will not be misunderstood in different countries.

The logos of large international companies are instantly recognizable throughout the world. One of the most famous logos is that of Coca-Cola. The design of the words "Coca-Cola" has not changed since 1886, although the surrounding design has been changed from time to time. Many companies have, over the years, renewed their logos to fit in with contemporary design and to present more powerful images. Company logos can be emotive and can inspire loyalty by influencing the subconscious （潜意识的）. Some logos include an idea of the product: the steering wheel in the Mercedes logo, for example, and the aero plane tail of Alitalia.

Logos are used on packaging and brochures as well as on the product itself. They may also appear in newspapers or on television as part of an advertising campaign. Companies need to have a strong corporate identity. The logo helps to promote this image and to fix it in the minds of the consumers. Logos, therefore, need to be original and to have impact and style.

【1】The most basic function of a company's logo is to ______.

A.project a positive image of the company and its products or services

B.make the products and services of the company more recognizable

C.distinguish the company from its realistic and potential competitors

D.describe the business the company is engaged for the consumers

【2】What are the usual compositions of a company's logo?

A.The name or initials of a company.

B.A visual image of the company in colors.

C.Symbols and colors representing the company.

D.Symbols including the name or initials of the company.

【3】Why should the companies pay attention to the use of colors?

A.Colors are not the best tools to identify a company.

B.Colors may be misinterpreted in different cultures.

C.Colors may represent death in some cultures.

D.International companies are careful about the use of colors.

【4】By using the logo of Coca-Cola, the author tries to ______.

A.explain the name of a company should remain unchanged

B.illustrate the importance of having a recognizable image

C.state the surrounding design of the logo can always be changed

D.ensure that the logo should not be misinterpreted in different cultures

【5】In the view of the author, a winning logo should aim at ______ .

A.fitting in with the contemporary design B.inspiring loyalty from the consumers

C.displaying originality and impact D.promoting a strong corporate identity

27、   In the 1940s, Josephine Baker, who was a big part of the new jazz style and culture and had a diverse group of fans, was one of the most famous women in France, The French people adored her as much as she loved France. So when World War II threw France into great danger, she decided to do whatever she could to help the nation that had given her so much.

In 1940, when armed German troops marched into Paris, some French people founded a secret alliance (同盟), known as the French Resistance. The group worked for the defense of France by assisting the European and American armies in the fight against the Germans.

As a member of the Resistance, Baker applied herself devotedly to the cause. The tasks she took up proved to be valuable. She collected coded messages written on her sheets of music and then relayed them to other members. At the same time, taking advantage of her fame, Baker provided shelter and goods for the Resistance members. It would have been dangerous if the Germans had found them.

Baker’s final task was critical. She made it her mission to entertain German politicians and army members, whom she lured (引诱) in with her promises of a good show. While pleasing them with her singing and dancing, Baker, equipped with a small notebook at these concerts, listened for and wrote down details about the war. She then sorted the details and turned in reports to the Resistance.

Some thought Baker’s fame would be a problem. The Germans knew who she was, but they didn’t think she was smart enough to work for the Resistance. So she could get information from the Germans easily, which helped the Resistance and the French army save lives and win the war. Baker had a big influence on the Resistance’s work. When she died, the army and the French people held a special ceremony to honor her contribution.

【1】What happened when the Germans entered Paris?

A.They sent messages in secret code.

B.The French Resistance was set up.

C.Armed French soldiers defeated them.

D.They were attracted by Baker’s music.

【2】What was an important task for Baker?

A.Entertaining many fans.

B.Providing shelter for the homeless.

C.Writing messages in code.

D.Giving reports to the Resistance.

【3】From paragraph 5, we can conclude that_____.

A.her secret was discovered

B.her fame caused a big trouble

C.her work was recognized

D.her music won many awards

28、Whether you call Germany home or are just visiting, going to festivals is a great way to experience the country’s culture. Here are the best events to attend.

Karneval, Cologne

Karneval is a 40-day party season which takes place between February and March. The largest and most well-known one of these celebrations in Germany takes place in Cologne. The period sees street parties pop up all across the city. The tradition dates back to medieval (中世纪的) times when people lived under strict rules. However, the Germans are certainly making up for it now.

Frankfurt Book Fair

Held for five days at the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds in Frankfurt, the event dates back to the 15th century. Today, it is the world’s largest trade fair for books and is considered to be the most important one for international deals and trading. While the first three days are restricted (限制) only to professional visitors, the general public can attend on the weekend.

Thuringer Bachwochen: Thuringia Bach Festival

Taking place during the Easter period, this is the largest music festival in Thuringia and has more than 60 concerts in the historic Bach sites. These show the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Each year, the festival opens with a long night of house music. For one evening, more than a hundred public house concerts take place in private living rooms across the state.

Long Night of the Museums, Berlin

The evening sees between 70 and 80 of the city’s museums open late for the public to visit. Visitors are given an entrance pass to all the exhibits (展览品) within the area. They can meet interesting guests, and dance the night away to live music, and more. With foods and drinks on offer in many places, it’s no wonder this is one of the most popular German festivals.

【1】What can visitors do between February and March in Cologne?

A．Visit some old buildings for free.

B．Perform plays with some famous actors.

C．Enjoy different kinds of street performances.

D．Experience adventures in museums in the evening.

【2】What is special about Frankfurt Book Fair?

A．It has a short history.

B．It allows guests to shop for a week.

C．It shares new books on the Internet.

D．It is a world-famous business activity.

【3】What do the last two festivals have in common?

A．They both can attract music lovers.

B．They both tell some historical stories.

C．They are both held during the daytime.

D．They both require membership to attend

29、   How did life come about on Earth? Did it appear in a flash of light? Well, not exactly. A study published in the journal Nature Communications in March shows that lightning may have played a significant role in the creation of life on Earth.

When lightning hits sand, soil or stone, it melts the materials into a glassy material called fulgurite (闪电熔岩). When a group of researchers examined a particular fulgurite, they found a thick, tree-root-like structure extending down about a foot and a half (about 0.46 meters). “(It was) just entirely made of glass and (had), like, burned soil on the outside of it,” said Benjamin Hess, study author and graduate student at Yale University, US.

But what Hess and his colleagues at the University of Leeds, UK, found inside the fulgurite was even more impressive. According to Science News, “By firing X-rays and electrons (电子) at the fulgurite, and observing how those beams (光线) interacted with the material, the researchers were able to detect its composition.”

They discovered that the fulgurite contained schreibersite (磷铁石), a phosphorus (磷) mineral that can be dissolved in water. Phosphorus is essential for the formation of DNA and cell membranes (薄膜), as well as the formation of teeth and bones in humans, according to the website Phys.org.

It has long been thought that meteorites (陨石) were responsible for delivering this element to Earth. However, life began between 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago when fewer meteorites were impacting Earth, reported CNN.

According to MSN, Hess and his colleagues estimated that early Earth saw one to five billion lightning flashes every year. Of those, anywhere from 100 million to 1 billion would have struck the ground annually, accounting for between 110 to 11,000 kg of phosphorus per year. While this is a large range, “even the low end is enough to potentially fuel the first life forms, and a quantity that may have eventually exceeded meteor strikes”, MSN reported.

【1】What does the underlined word “significant” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．important

B．impressive

C．attractive

D．interesting

【2】What can we know about fulgurite, according to the website Phys.org?

A．It looks like a tree root.

B．Fulgurite can be dissolved in water.

C．It is essential for the formation of DNA.

D．Schreibersite and phosphorus mineral can be found in it.

【3】What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To report.

B．To explain.

C．To discuss.

D．To compare.

【4】In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?

A．Entertainment.

B．Health.

C．Science.

D．Education.

30、Like many writers, I’m an expert at procrastination (拖延). When I ought to be working on an assignment, I’ll sit there ______ pointless videos.

According to traditional thinking, my problem is ______management. Increasingly, however, psychologists ______ this is wrong.

Tim Pychyl at Carleton University in Canada has proposed that procrastination is an issue with ______ our emotions, not time. The ______ we’re putting off is making us feel bad – perhaps it’s boring, too difficult or we’re ______ failing – and to make ourselves ______ better in the moment, we start doing something else, like watching videos.

One of the first investigations to inspire the ______ view of procrastination was published in the early 2000s by researchers at Case Western Reserve University, Ohio. Researchers first made people feel bad (by asking them to read sad stories) and showed that this ______ their possibility to procrastinate before an intelligence test.

Further research has also highlighted the ______ of procrastination. A study has shown that regular procrastination can affect mental and physical health due to a build-up of ______and frustration over avoiding important work.

Over time, high ______ and poor health behaviors are well known to have an effect on health that can increase the ______ of serious and chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and even cancer.

All of this means that ______ procrastination could have a major positive effect on your life. The next time you feel the ______ to procrastinate, make your focus as simple as “What’s the next ______ — a simple next step — I would take on this task if I were to get started on it now?” said Pychyl. “Doing this ______ your mind off your feelings and onto ______ achievable action. Our research and personal experience has shown us very clearly that   ______ we get started, we’re typically able to keep going. Getting started is ______.”

【1】

A．streaming

B．examining

C．handling

D．adapting

【2】

A．emotion

B．time

C．motivation

D．priority

【3】

A．deny

B．expect

C．wish

D．realize

【4】

A．defining

B．managing

C．conveying

D．voicing

【5】

A．task

B．challenge

C．writing

D．decision

【6】

A．tired of

B．worried about

C．prepared against

D．frustrated by

【7】

A．look

B．live

C．feel

D．get

【8】

A．general

B．realistic

C．original

D．emotional

【9】

A．increased

B．demonstrated

C．lessened

D．ignored

【10】

A．development

B．dangers

C．process

D．types

【11】

A．sadness

B．anger

C．guilt

D．despair

【12】

A．stress

B．expectation

C．load

D．requirement

【13】

A．duration

B．limit

C．risk

D．treatment

【14】

A．interpreting

B．studying

C．identifying

D．overcoming

【15】

A．urge

B．pressure

C．excitement

D．force

【16】

A．reward

B．action

C．choice

D．excuse

【17】

A．takes

B．puts

C．deletes

D．grabs

【18】

A．repeatedly

B．barely

C．personally

D．easily

【19】

A．before

B．once

C．unless

D．although

【20】

A．anything

B．nothing

C．everything

D．something

31、根据提示完成下列语段。

上周日，我所在的志愿者小组到汽车站(介词短语)参加了一次服务活动。一到车站，我们就受到了热烈的欢迎(名词短语)；有的同学打扫候车室(动词短语)，有的为旅客提供信息、搬运行李(动词短语)等；虽然很累，但是我们感到很开心(形容词短语)。最为重要的是(副词短语)，我们能够为他人做些事情。

Last Sunday, our volunteer group took part in a voluntary activity【1】(介词短语). On arriving there, we were given【2】(名词短语). Some students【3】(动词短语) while the others offered the passengers the information they needed and【4】(动词短语) for them. Although we were tired, we felt【5】(形容词短语).【6】(副词短语), we can do something for others.

32、假定你是李华，上周三你校开展了羽毛球联谊赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：

1. 参加人员；

2. 比赛过程；

3. 师生感受。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A Friendly Badminton Match

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