玉溪2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、It’s a mistake to think of the country only ______ its tourist attractions.

A.in terms of B.in case of C.as a result of D.in face of

2、The box ______ a lot of coins, ______ an old Chinese one.

A.is containing; including B.contains; includes

C.is containing; included D.contains; including

3、Last year my dream of becoming an engineer ______ .

A.achieved B.is made true C.came true D.was come true

4、How happy we are! The holiday we have been looking forward _______ at last.

A.to has come B.having come

C.to having come D.has come

5、—Why don’t you join us in the game?

—Because my homework _____ yet.

A.didn’t finish B.hasn’t finished C.wasn’t finished D.hasn’t been finished

6、It was in his iron-fist way _____ corruption in the southern state _____ the 70-year-old man built a political name.

A.to fighting, where B.of fighting, that

C.of fighting, where D.to fighting, that

7、I had my pocket ______while shopping in the central mall. Bad luck.

A.stolen B.lost C.picked D.packed

8、Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe____it provides the building blocks from which the other elements are produced.

A.so that B.but that C.in that D.provided that

9、The concept of sharing is so deep-rooted in Chinese culture that people share their belongings________ even being aware of it.

A．without

B．about

C．at

D．by

10、She has much working experience. _________, we consider her the best candidate for the job.

A．However

B．Otherwise

C．Therefore

D．Instead

11、--Sorry, it's already 6 o’clock. I have to be off for an appointment.

--OK. ________.

A．It couldn’t be better

B．You really have me there

C．Let’s call it a day

D．Take your time

12、One year after the earthquake, a new school building was _____, and students could study again.

A.gone up B.turned up C.picked up D.put up

13、Mark said that he was unfit for the job, so he decided to _____ from the company.

A.suffer B.resign C.retire D.escape

14、The expert advised the boy,who always fails to remember the new words, to an effective way of learning vocabulary.

A.adapt B.admire C.adopt D.admit

15、In developing countries, energy can be used wastefully by _______ has the money to use it, while poorer and less powerful go without.

A.who B.which

C.whoever D.whomever

16、—I couldn’t tell Jack from his twin brother.

—Me too, and there is no obvious________between them.

A.contribution B.distinction C.promotion D.expression

17、Helen was about to walk out of the door________ the telephone rang.

A.when B.then C.while D.that

18、Neither he nor I ________ able to persuade her to change her mind.

A.is B.are C.were D.am

19、It has been difficult for Tom to    since he broke his leg, which causes him  to  feel cut off  from  the outside world.

A. get around B. get over

C. get through D. get back

20、You may depend on ______ that Tom will help you with your English.

A.one B.what C.which D.it

21、—How did you find him out?

—I ______ his name by chance on the list.

A．came down

B．came about

C．came up

D．came across

22、Try ________ she might, Sue couldn't get the door open.(2011·全国Ⅰ)

A．if B．when C．sine D．as

23、Overcrowding in some hospitals has led to patients _____ in hallways.

A.treated B.to treat

C.being treated D.treating

24、It was not until spring 2008, when Sarah and Brown shared a flight between London and Washington, ________they got to know each other properly.

A．where

B．what

C．before

D．that

25、They were men who had ____________ their entire lives to the purification of metals in their laboratories; they believed that, if a metal were heated for many years, it would free itself of all its individual properties, and what was left would be the Soul of the World.

A.transmitted B.transformed

C.dedicated D.assigned

26、   As wildfires continued to sweep across Australia, the loss of life in the area was reaching astonishing numbers. Ecologists (生态学家) at the University of Sydney said that nearly half a billion animals and plants had been wiped out since the fires began several months before. Images and videos from the area showed kangaroos trying to escape from burning forests and charred (烧焦的) bodies of koalas lying on the ground.

Koalas, which had been already under threat because of significant habitat loss, were hit particularly hard compared with other animals. Ecologists said nearly 8,000 koalas—about one-third of the population in their primary habitat-were believed to have died from the big fires. Professor Dieter Hochuli from the University of Sydney said it wasn’t just the well- known species, such as kangaroos, koalas and emus(鸸鹋), that were in danger. Insects also suffered losses. Additionally, many rare plant species might have disappeared completely.

While animal hospitals were taking in as many animals as possible to treat burns and nursed them back to health, services had overall struggled to keep up with the amount of care needed. And the animals that had survived would have trouble finding food and shelters among the ongoing flames, so they were still in a dangerous situation.

“We’re getting a lot of lessons out of this and it’s just showing how unprepared we are,” Dr. Sussan Ley said. “Now Australia is burning and national parks and our native animals are being destroyed. People have lost homes. People have died. Firefighters have been killed defending communities, most recently last night. There’s no protocols (拟定草案) in place even wildlife carers dont’ have protocols for when they can go in after fire. It’s our national government that is failing us.”

【1】What’s the purpose of the second paragraph?

A.To explain why there were so many rare animals in Australia.

B.To show the terrible effect Australian wildfires had on species.

C.To further confirm Professor Dieter Hochuli’s’unique opinion.

D.To warn people to take good care of wild animals and plants.

【2】Why were the animals still in danger after surviving the fire?

A.They failed to recover from serious burns.

B.They might be hunted by people for food.

C.They were short of food and shelters.

D.They were unable to get nursing services.

【3】What is Dr.Sussan Ley’s attitude towards the national government’s deed?

A.Supportive. B.Unconcerned. C.Doubtful. D.Dissatisfied.

【4】What is the main idea of the text?

A.Many rare animal species might have disappeared.

B.Measures should be taken to prevent Australian wildfires.

C.Australian wildfires killed nearly half a billion animals and plants.

D.Ecologists have made great efforts to find the causes of wildfires.

27、   My notebooks and I are inseparable. Look inside, and you will find stories from a girl with a heart and a mind of her own. When I write, I create a world where I have complete control and can escape from the pressure of everyday life. My story ideas are so fluid that they can come at any time, so I always keep a notebook with me to record them.

I have been writing since the third grade when my teacher gave the class an assignment to write a short poem. My poem was called “Spring Time” and it was the first time I had discovered that writing my thoughts or feelings was good for me. It became my way to relax and to escape. I wrote every day and found myself more relaxed. In the fifth grade, my teacher “forced” us to keep a journal, but the requirement was not a problem for me since I was always writing. I wrote to entertain myself. I also wrote to rebel (反抗) whenever I was tired of having to become what society and the world around me expected me to be.

My stories have grown into books that I hope to publish. a major character turned up in my stories—Kasumi. She was the result of an innocent idea to be free from the restraints of the world around me. She says the things that I can’t say aloud. In her world, she easily faces and overcomes all difficulties. Kasumi is stubborn, fearless and brave. She also has a career and a family, which she holds together emotionally and physically, just as my grandmother has done.

My grandmother lives by a simple rule: if you don’t like something, open your mouth and say something about it. She does not limit her expressions because of society’s expectations. She sets an example to me and helps to define who I am as a young woman. In this way, my grandmother is reflected in Kasumi.

In the ninth grade, my ways of expression expanded into acting. Through acting, I have leaned how to communicate physically, verbally and emotionally. When I act, I am able to fall into the roles. Each role is a representation of me. I started acting with the role of Mrs. Fezziwig in A Christmas Carol. Two years later, I received my biggest part as a narrator (叙述着) in our production of Romeo and Juliet.

Through acting and writing. I have developed characters like the strong and outgoing women in my family. I have come to realize that writing and acting have helped me to become more independent and confident. Acting has increased my ability to work through the problems of everyday life.

On stage, the character’s feelings and problems become mine. Their voices are mine. The freedom of acting on stage has improved my writing, making me have the authority to create scenes that are more realistic. My stories in my notebooks are versions of the world around me that are enlarged by my imagination. I can break the limitation of reality by becoming a character on stage or entering a world I created in my notebooks. The authority I feel while playing a character on stage adds to my passion for excitement and adventure created in the universe of my notebooks.

【1】The author values her notebooks in that ________.

A.she likes writing all her secrets in the notebooks

B.she usually keeps her daily schedules in the notebooks

C.the notebooks provide her with a world where she can be herself

D.the notebooks have helped her form the habit of writing poems

【2】What can we know from the second paragraph?

A.The teacher was always hard on the students.

B.Becoming a famous poet is the author’s dream.

C.Some students found it difficult to keep a journal.

D.The author felt very stressed because of the teacher.

【3】What does the underlined word “restraints” probably mean in the third paragraph?

A.limits B.desires C.promises D.experiences

【4】It can be inferred from the passage that ________.

A.the life on stage is far away from reality

B.the author improved her writing through acting

C.the author is afraid to be faced with her real life

D.the characters on stage often make people con fused

28、   Looking for something entertaining to do? Check out some wonderful festivals around the world.

Koningsdag — The Netherland

Koningsdag or King’s Day is a national holiday in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is celebrated on 27 April (26 April if the 27th is a Sunday), the date marking the birth of King Willem-Alexander. Orange is the national color, and the streets become a sea of feather boas (羽毛围巾) and body paint as crowds gather in the plazas and on the boats in the rivers. Amsterdam is the center of this outdoor party, with many live music events, but nearly every town is alive with orange on this day.

Thai National Elephant Day — Thailand

Thai National Elephant Day is a national holiday in Thailand. Thai National Elephant Day has been celebrated on March 13th of every year since 1998. Because the elephant is the national animal of Thailand, it is highly respected and treasured. During the festivals elephant are honored during a ceremony (典礼) in which they are fed with bananas, other fruit, and sugarcane.

The Fire Festival — Shetland

On the last Tuesday of January the entire town of Lerwick, Shetland is in flames. At the festival, you’ll find yourself sitting, dancing, or stumbling around the largest bonfire you’ve ever seen in your life. The festival lasts only one day but takes the entire year to plan. Be prepared for an evening of singing, dancing, and fast paced activities, and don’t worry about making it to work next day — it’s a national holiday!

Holi — India

Holi, the Festival of Color, is a Hindu celebration full of joy and one of India’s most important holidays. On the last full moon day of the lunar month, usually late February or early March, the air is full of bright-colored powder. The festival is celebrated differently throughout the country, with bonfires and music, but the cheerful spirit is common throughout Hindu communities around the world.

【1】The festival celebrated on March 13th in Thailand is held to ______.

A. show people’s respect for their Queen

B. show Thai people’s respect for elephants

C. ask people to protect endangered animals

D. help people relax by singing and dancing

【2】Why don’t people have to worry about working the day after the Fire Festival?

A. Because people are allowed to sleep at work next day.

B. Because the activities are too simple to get people tired.

C. Because people don’t have to go to work next day.

D. Because the festival ends very early at night.

【3】Where should you go if you are interested in the Festival of Colors?

A. India. B. Shetland.

C. Thailand. D. The Netherlands.

29、根据《黑布林》小说内容，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

【1】Which statement is true according to “The Boy who could fly”?

A.Michael had a pair of wings when he was born.

B.When in hospital, doctors gave Michael series of training to enable him to fly.

C.Michael enjoyed his stay in the hospital because he was taken good care of.

D.Everyone was happy when Michael returned home from the hospital.

【2】Why did Wilson, Peters and Hunter kidnap Michael?

A.They wanted to make more films about Michael.

B.They wanted to ask Sarah and George for a large sum of money.

C.They wanted to find out why he could fly.

D.They wanted Michael to steal something for them.

【3】What’s in the “Lion” envelop that Michael got from the office?

A.Some government secrets that the terrorists want. B.A check with a large sum of money.

C.A tracking device to ensure his safety. D.A letter to Michael from the police.

【4】What can we learn from “The Call of the Wild”?

A.Buck lived a happy life with Judge Miller.

B.The law of club and tooth was made by the owner of the dog team.

C.The primitive beast inside Buck was hidden until Thornton’s death.

D.Buck was always gentle and friendly to other dogs.

【5】What led to the failure of Hal, Charles and Mercedes?

A.That winter was too cold, and there was too much snow. B.They didn’t bring enough food.

C.There had fewer dogs than they actually need. D.They lacked order and discipline.

30、I am very lucky because I enjoy my work very much. I’m a fitness instructor at a gym near where I live. I _______ six aerobics (有氧运动) classes a week and also tell my students about _______ and nutrition. As they say, “You are what you _______.”

To be honest, I worry about the _______ that many people have today. So many people are overweight. And why? Because they eat the _______ foods and they don’t do any exercise. When you work in an office all day, I know it is difficult to find _______ to keep fit, but you _______ need to do 20 minutes a day!

It’s also very important to have a _______ diet, starting with breakfast in the morning. It’s not a good idea to _______ breakfast although many of us just have a cup of tea or coffee. Eat as much ________ food as possible — lots of fruit and vegetables — and ________ not to eat too much fried food. When you don’t have much time, it’s ________ to get a takeaway (外卖), but it certainly isn’t very good for you!

One ________ that a lot of people feel less than 100% fit is that they don’t drink ________ water. You need to drink two liters a day — and water ________ water, not tea, coffee or sugary drinks.

Keeping fit is fun. However, a lot of people think it’s ________ to go jogging or cycling. They just want to ________ their food. Well, of course, it’s fine to have cakes and ice cream,________ not every day! I would say we like what our bodies ________ and if you eat more healthy food, over time, you might find yourself wanting to eat them more than anything else. Try it, I think you’ll be ________!

【1】

A．design

B．choose

C．share

D．teach

【2】

A．taste

B．cooking

C．health

D．wealth

【3】

A．eat

B．wear

C．speak

D．think

【4】

A．idea

B．diet

C．habit

D．goal

【5】

A．cheap

B．proper

C．delicious

D．wrong

【6】

A．time

B．money

C．space

D．courage

【7】

A．only

B．even

C．ever

D．still

【8】

A．special

B．poor

C．simple

D．balanced

【9】

A．make

B．miss

C．get

D．order

【10】

A．fast

B．dried

C．fresh

D．expensive

【11】

A．beg

B．try

C．decide

D．promise

【12】

A．safe

B．smart

C．hard

D．easy

【13】

A．reason

B．excuse

C．result

D．opinion

【14】

A．some

B．hot

C．enough

D．clean

【15】

A．includes

B．means

C．needs

D．produces

【16】

A．unusual

B．natural

C．boring

D．interesting

【17】

A．enjoy

B．show

C．prepare

D．research

【18】

A．so

B．but

C．or

D．and

【19】

A．look like

B．rely on

C．are used to

D．are made up of

【20】

A．moved

B．worried

C．troubled

D．surprised

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. drive B. return C. mobilizes D. significant AB. helpless

AC. familiarize  AD. address  BC. shameless BD. appeals

CD. transformation ABC. attempts

In Times of Crists, We Need Classical Music

  It’s still lying in front of me on my desk. The booklet, entitled Time for Outrange(愤怒) , was written by the 93-year-old French diplomat(外交官) Stephane Hessel. “The power of money,” Hessel says, filled with anger, “has never been as great and selfish and 【1】 as it is now.”

  But what does the outrage of this Frenchman have to do with classical music and , ultimately, with me, music director of the Orchestre Symphenique de Montreal(蒙特利尔交响乐团) ?

  A lot, I, too, am outraged by the direction of industrial society, with materialism and consumerism leading the way. I want to show that, because of its powerful impact, classical music can play a(n) 【2】 role right now.

  We all sense that our society is experiencing an almost revolutionary 【3】. Life is getting faster, competition is fiercer and social cohesion(凝聚力) is reducing. Like most people, I have no idea how liberty and civil rights would develop in the era of globalization and ever-evolving technological advancement.

  But I see this as an opportunity for a(n) 【4】 to classical music. The great symphonies of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are not museum pieces we should listen to only if we want to 【5】 ourselves with some music history. Now are they a decoration or a relaxation exercise for the quickened pace of life.

  They are more than what a radio station for classical music once promised - “your oasis(绿洲) of well-being.” They are timeless compositions that 【6】 all the uncertainties and insecurities of this new period. They can support us in our search for meaning. Beethoven, for example, was convinced that man had the capacity to change for the better and to go throughout life. This is why there is so much hope in his music. His symphonies was mean to 【7】 people forward.

  Classic music 【8】 our senses and emotions in such a way that we were thrown back onto ourselves. It 【9】 to listeners to make use of their own reason and reflect on their actions. Music’s sole purpose is to be experienced. That experience, in turn, is why music can change our perceptions(认知) of ourselves and thereby our interactions with others.

  【10】 to explain this powerful impact of music will always remain unsatisfying, but this much is certain: aesthetic(审美的) experiences can transform people.

32、假设你是李华，你的英国朋友Henry来信询问中国人过母亲节的情况和你的看法，请根据以下内容，给他写一封回信，要点如下：

1. 中国人过母亲节：五月份的第二个星期日，越来越多的家庭庆祝母亲节，孩子给母亲买礼物，送鲜花，陪着吃饭……

2. 你对母亲节的看法：这是个致敬母亲的节日……

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯.