广州2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、Even in some developed countries, the infected people are _____ to be denied health care than other people.

A.three times as likely B.as likely three times

C.three times more likely D.more likely three times

2、They tried to convince her _______ his innocence.

A．of

B．about

C．to

D．in

3、I suggested to my roommates that we ______ for a picnic, and all of them agreed.

A.had gone B.would do C.go D.went

4、We all think the book is well worth ________.

A.reading B.read C.to be read D.to read

5、What is known to us all is that no one, no matter who he is, can ________ the wheel of history.

A. hold on B. hold back

C. hold out D. hold up

6、_______ many scientists believe is ______the continuous presence of water benefits the earth a lot.

A. What, which B. Which, that

C. When, that D. What,that

7、Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, one of the great American novels, ________ first published in the United States in 1885.

A.was B.were C.has been D.had been

8、_______ our food and water running out, we had to find a way to get some.

A.Because B.Since C.Without D.With

9、He liked the lovely dog so much that he ________ his book and played with it immediately.

A．gave off

B．set aside

C．took over

D．turned down

10、It won't be long _our summer vacation begins, but my vacation plans are still up in the air.

A.when B.until C.that D.before

11、I agree with most of what you said, but I don't agree with ________.

A.nothing B.anything  C.something D.everything

12、There are many dictionaries here, but which one ________you?

A．is belonging to

B．is belonged to

C．belongs to

D．belong to

13、— Helen and I will have a wedding next month.

—Oh, ________ !

A．go ahead

B．you can't be serious

C．that couldn't be better

D．congratulations

14、As we know, a red jacket doesn’t ______ green trousers. But when a little girl wears them, they ______ her very well.

A. fit; suit   B. suit; fit   C. fit; match   D. match; suit

15、______ by the Youth League, she has made much progress this term.

A. To be educated B. Educating C. Being educated D. Educated

16、Actually, our hobbies vary a lot—I like outdoor activities, _________ square dance is my wife’s preference.

A.although B.when C.while D.as

17、_____ of the land in that district _____ covered with trees and grasses.

A．Two-fifth; is

B．Two-fifth; are

C．Two-fifths; is

D．Two-fifths; are

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

A.is B.are C.were D.am

19、He differed _________ other people __________ he always looked further ahead in his work.

A.from; in which B.from; in that C.with; in which D.with; in that

20、Although Jim had expected something special from Della, he was still surprised by _______ he saw.

A.what B.which C.that D.how

21、Eric’s decision to design his coffee_________ around his work schedule, rather than biology, isn’t surprising given his history of breakfast.

A. origin B. recipe C. routine D. target

22、Typical ________ the new type of young people ________, who set a shining example to the whole nation.

A．of;were Lin Fei

B．of;was Lin Fei

C．for;were Lin Fei

D．for;was Lin Fei

23、Do you ever _______ with your family about which TV program to watch?

A.argue B.area C.arise D.apply

24、Do you still remember the farm _____ we visited three months ago?

A.which B.where C.when D.who

25、At last, we found ourselves in a pleasant park with trees providing shade and ________ down to eat our picnic lunch.

A.sitting B.having sat C.sat D.to sit

26、Beat the Burglar

Don’t invite crime -- take basic, sensible precautions (预防). Your house and possession are valuable and must be properly protected. When you buy a lock, you buy time. The best prevention is delay and noise which could mean discovery.

【1】Which is the safest way to protect your valuables?

A.Putting your valuables in your safe.

B.Giving a list of your valuables to the police.

C.Taking pictures of your valuables.

D.Keeping your valuables at the bank.

【2】When you are away for holidays, you ________.

A.shouldn’t make it known that your home is empty

B.shouldn’t leave your keys to your neighbors

C.should cancel your mail

D.should ask the police to check your house regularly

【3】What is the purpose of the passage?

A.To inform people of safety standards.

B.To educate people on prevention of burglars.

C.To introduce the advantages of banks.

D.To prove the importance of security locks.

27、   Enjoying tasty food is as important as preparing good food. Read the following ways that will help you enjoy food better.

The right way to eat cupcakes

Although cupcakes don't require a knife or a spoon, taking the first bite of a cupcake can lead to a top-heavy cupcake with an uneven(不均匀的) ratio of icing(糖霜). But according to Foodbeast, if you eat a cupcake, break off the bottom first, and place it over the icing, you‘ll end up with a cupcake-icing sandwich that offers you both cake and icing in every bite.

The proper order for hot lobsters(龙虾)

James Cornwall, head cook at a London seafood restaurant J Sheekey, told British GQ that, when eating hot lobsters, you should eat the tail first because it gets cold the fastest. Cornwall also advised eating the claws last because they usually stay warm longer and can be hard to break into. Plus, eating lobster in this order can be cleaner when it comes to clearing up the lobster's shell.

The easy method to remove seeds

Pomegranate(石榴) seeds are widely used to make fruit salads and many dishes. However, they can also be difficult to take out and just a little too much pressure will cause them to jump out and dirty your fingers. Here is an easy way to take out pomegranate seeds. We will show you the way by a video. Please click the link to our website to watch the video.

【1】What's the first step to eat a cupcake according to the text?

A.Taking the first bite from the bottom.

B.Cutting up the top with a knife.

C.Removing the icing on the top.

D.Breaking off the bottom.

【2】Why does James Cornwall suggest eating the hot lobster's tail first?

A.It has the unforgettable taste.

B.It is the most delicious part.

C.It gets cold the fastest.

D.It is the hardest part of the lobster.

【3】Where can you most probably find this text?

A.On the Internet B.In a magazine.

C.In a textbook. D.In a newspaper.

28、   Learning Chinese has never been more convenient now that everyone carries a smartphone in their pockets. There are a number of Mandarin Chinese learning apps for iPhone and Android out on the market, ranging from simple games and flashcard apps to full-blown language courses with your own virtual tutor.

Fluentu: Learn through Real World Content

If you have ever taken a language class in school you probably used a textbook filled with all sorts of exercises or reading passages. Usually this content is manufactured, boring, and not like anything you would normally meet in real life.

Fluentu takes a novel approach to language learning by using real world Chinese language video content taken from the Internet. Vocabulary specific to each video is taught and every video has subtitles in Chinese. Videos are usually very interesting and range from commercials, music videos and so on — great for cultural education.

ChineseSkill: Language Learning Game

ChineseSkill teaches language much like the popular language learning app Duolingo. It starts off the basics through contained topical modules like numbers, food, directions etc. Instruction is laid out in an intuitive （直观的）way, slowly introducing grammar and vocabulary through a series of mini-games. Most of the tasks in Chinese Skill use pinyin and English but there are also some character recognition tasks as well. If you want to learn how to write Chinese, this app won't be enough for you. But for basic conversational listening, speaking, and vocabulary, this little app does the trick in a very entertaining way. Even better it's totally free!

Skritter: learning to write Chinese characters

Skritter is a powerful app that teaches you to write and recognize Chinese and Japanese written characters . The app is able to recognize your handwritten characters and correct for any mistakes. It is available for all major platforms -- iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and they currently offer a 7-day free trial. Check it out!

【1】What is the advantage of Fluentu?

A. Interesting B. Manufactured C. Dull D. Basic

【2】What does the underlined part "the trick" refer to?

A. Game introduction. B. Chinese grammar practice.

C. Vocabulary video. D. Chinese Learning.

【3】Which app is suitable for learning to write Chinese characters?

A. Fluentu B. ChineseSkill

C. Skritter D. Duolingo

【4】Where may we find this passage?

A. A Chinese learning reference book B. An advertisement

C. An app store website D. A Tourist Guide

【5】Which one may be the favorite  of the children?

A. Fluentu B. ChineseSkill C. Skritter D. Duolingo

29、Let’s Go and Fly a Kite

—at Piedmont Middle School’s celebration of kites!

Come and learn how to build all sorts of kites, from the simplest diamond-shaped kites to the most complex box kites. Stay as long as you like and build as many kites as you want. Once you have finished a kite, get advice on flying techniques from kite expert Lorena Hallsberg. The celebration will be at Piedmont Middle School,151 Piedmont School Drive.

The Piedmont Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)has organized a refreshment(茶点)tent. All profits will benefit future PTO activities. Take a break from kite flying and drink some lemonade! While you are doing so, why not join the PTO? Membership is free; you just donate your time. Show your support for Piedmont Middle School by joining the PTO this Saturday!

When: Saturday,April 11,from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where: Piedmont Middle School

Why: For fun!

Cost: Free, thanks to a generous gift from Bizarco Kite Company!

Schedule

9:00 a.m.—Kite-building booths open. All materials are supplied for kites.

10:00 a.m.—Kite-building shows by Lorena Hallsberg in the courtyard. Come by and learn how to build box kites and kites that look and fly like butterflies.

11:00 a.m.—Kite-flying shows on the school track. Learn all the most important skills.

12:00 p.m.—Kite-flying competitions on the school track.

1:00 p.m.—Presentation by Dr.Brian Lehrman in the show tent:“The History of Kites”.

2:00 p.m.—Best Kite competitions and judging in the show tent. Come and see the most artistic kites and the most interesting theme kites.

3:00 p.m.—Presentation by Dr.Lehrman in the show tent:“Kites and Science”.

3:30 p.m.—Awards ceremony conducted by Headmaster Seward on the football field. The results of the day’s judging will be announced, with awards such as Best of Show, Most Artistic, Highest Flyer, and others. Winners will receive gifts from the Bizarco Kite Company!

4:00—5:00 p.m.—Let’s all go and fly a kite! Everyone flies kites at the same time, creating a wonderful sight for all to enjoy.

Come to the kite celebration. Enjoy yourself and learn more.

【1】Which times are most important for people who want to join in kite competitions?

A.10:00 am and 11:00 a.m.. B.12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m..

C.1:00 pm and 3:00 p.m.. D.2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m..

【2】From the passage, we know that the kite celebration 　　　.

A.is enjoyable and educational

B.is strict about the shapes of kites

C.gets money from PTO of Piedmont Middle School

D.gives people a chance to see kites from around the world

【3】The passage is intended for 　　　　.

A.school staff B.kite experts

C.students and parents D.kite companies

30、   My neighbor’s eight-year-old daughter used to live in the countryside, her native place. Recently her parents ______ her to town to live with them. Wild and uneducated, she would use ______ words when she was angry. Sometimes she went so far as to ______ on the ground, to the _____ of all people around. Her parents tried to ______ her by beating and kicking. However, she became more ______. Finally they became thoroughly ______ with her.

One day their next-door _____, a retired teacher, gave the girl a snow-white dress, which was very ______. It immediately caught the girl’s ______ and made them shine brightly.

The girl put on the dress and became quite a ______ person. She no longer acted rudely or hit others. She ______ seldom rolled on the floor. She knew running wild was not ______ for her in a beautiful dress. Since then, the girl had been ______, neat, and lovely.

The story set me ______ a lot. Perhaps everyone has a beautiful dress ______ somewhere in his or her heart. Only some people are not aware of it, ______ it or take no notice of it. ______ is a powerful force or weapon — that’s something ______ by many of us. It can arouse fine qualities that humans are ______ with but have so far hidden somewhere. It has a soul-shaking influence that is indeed unmatched.

【1】A. left B. brought C. met D. taught

【2】A. dirty B. new C. creative D. attractive

【3】A. trap B. weep C. roll D. jump

【4】A. surprise B. delight C. mercy D. regret

【5】A. advise B. encourage C. support D. educate

【6】A. mature B. violent C. changeable D. considerate

【7】A. tired B. pleased C. relaxed D. disappointed

【8】A. office B. stranger C. neighbor D. apartment

【9】A. beautiful B. modern C. shabby D. fragile

【10】A. attention B. ears C. eyes D. imagination

【11】A. rude B. different C. violent D. unique

【12】A. even B. also C. still D. ever

【13】A. bad B. much C. enough D. suitable

【14】A. voluntary B. conscious C. merciful D. gentle

【15】A. imagining B. moving C. thinking D. puzzling

【16】A. ruined B. hidden C. disappeared D. rediscovered

【17】A. forget B. criticize C. advocate D. remember

【18】A. Love B. Violence C. Beauty D. Honesty

【19】A. cared B. valued C. unlearnt D. unrealized

【20】A. dealt B. born C. grown D. lived

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Scientists have proved what students have long suspected: Maths equations can actually trigger physical pain.

Regions of the brain linked with the experience of physical 【1】 were activated in those fearful of maths when they were presented with a tough equation, researchers have found. The higher a person’s anxiety of a maths task, the more it 【2】 activity in regions of their brain associated with visceral (内脏的) threat detection, and often the experience of pain itself.

However, the researchers say their study examines the pain response associated with anticipating an anxiety-provoking event, rather than the pain associated with a 【3】 event itself. A maths task itself is not painful but 【4】 the thought of it is highly unpleasant to certain people.

“Maths can be difficult, and for those with high levels of mathematics-anxiety (HMAs), math is associated with tension, apprehension (忧虑) and fear,” the researchers said in their paper titled. When Math Hurts. “【5】, this relation was not seen during math performance, 【6】 that it is not that math itself hurts, rather, the anticipation of math is painful. These results may also provide a potential neural mechanism to explain why (people with) HMAs tend to 【7】 math and math-related situations, which in turn can bias (使有偏见) (those with) high levels of mathematics-anxiety away from taking math classes or even entire math-related 【8】 paths. We provide the first neural 【9】 indicating the nature of the subjective experience of math-anxiety.

Other forms of psychological stress, such as social 【10】 or a traumatic break-up, can also elicit feeling of physical pain.”

32、假如你是校学生会主席李华，在周一的集会上要作一次英文演讲，主题是假期健康生活，从作息、饮食和活动安排等方面呼吁同学们在假期里坚持健康的生活习惯。

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Dear schoolmates,

I am Li Hua,president of the Student Union.I'm honored to give a talk here.The summer vacation is drawing near.I'd like to remind you it is important______________________________________

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Thank you for your listening!