铜陵2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Our high-tech zone has__________guidelines for sustainable development in the next five years.

A.fallen for B.got over C.broken down D.laid out

2、After the actor was caught taking drugs, all the scenes in which he appeared in the film were___.

A.cut out B.cut down C.cut up D.cut off

3、______ unemployment and crime are high, it can be assumed that the latter is due to the former.

A. Where   B. Before   C. Until   D. Unless

4、The Oscars have been around for so long that they serve as an indicator of ________ the Hollywood community values now and in the past.

A. that   B. where   C. how   D. what

5、________ little chicks remain in the nest, they are completely dependent on their parents for food.

A.Even though B.As long as C.Until D.Unless

6、How would you feel being locked in the house all day with no one for _______?

A.company B.camp C.journey D.tour

7、________exhausted he was, the firefighter still kept rescuing the villagers trapped in the flood.

A．However

B．How

C．Whatever

D．What

8、This winter, there was a heavy snow in our province; the farmers say that it___ to be a good harvest.

A. supposes   B. expects C. proposes D. promises

9、From time to time, our biology teacher tells us the only way he thinks of __________ experiments well is to practice.

A.do B.to do C.doing D.did

10、Roger ____ painting for a while, but soon lost interest.

A.took on B.took in C.took up D.took over

11、I will keep drawing and see what happens. ________ I never become famous, this is what I love to do every hour of every day.

A．Even if

B．Unless

C．So long as

D．Now that

12、Some insects_______ the colour of their surrounding to protect themselves.

A．taken in

B．take off

C．take on

D．take out

13、--- Sunny day today, isn’t it?

--- Yeah! It’s not like what the radio ________ at all.

A. says   B. will say   C. had said   D. said

14、This restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.

A.production B.offer

C.range D.division

15、Competed in 1891, in ________ was known as The Gilded Age, the five­story mansion is now owned by a famous actor who decides to stage a special production of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

A. that B. what C. which D. it

16、Why didn't you tell me there was no meeting today? I all the way here through the heavy snow.

A.needn't have driven B.couldn't have driven

C.should have driven D.must have driven

17、You________so slowly. I just needed a few seconds to get used to your voice.

A．shouldn’t speak

B．couldn’t have spoken

C．don’t have to

D．needn’t have spoken

18、We’d better take umbrellas—I’m sure it ________ when we arrive in London; it’s always wet there at this time of year.

A．will rain

B．is raining

C．will be raining

D．would rain

19、You must notice_________ the emergency exit is when entering the building.

A. where B. what C. which D. in which

20、A broad smile spread_____ Jack’s face when he eventually gained a scholarship.

A. across   B. through C. at D. in

21、A Scottish artist has been owed increasing the fortunes of the global pencil industry to after the surprise success of her “coloring-in” books for grown-ups.

Johanna Basford’s books of wonderful fill-in drawings have met a huge demand from those seeking to switch off from iPads, laptops and computer games. Now, having already topped the Amazon best-seller lists, her works are also giving a great increase in global sales for high-quality pencils, as coloring-in fans compete to make masterpieces of their own.

Far from being free of the digital age, pencil manufacturers are now struggling to cope with demand, with Faber Castell, the world ‘ s largest wood pencil manufacturer, revealing that it was now having to run extra shifts (轮班) at its factories.

“ People like coloring-in because they are fed up with digital, ” Ms Basford told “ The Sunday Telegraph”. “There is something nice about picking up a pencil and a pen. You are not going to get interrupted by Twitter, and there are also childhood memories in it. The last time you did a bit of coloring in, you probably weren’t about thinking about things that trouble you.” Rather like other recent middle-class crazes like home-baking, coloring-in appeals to nostalgia (怀旧感).

However, while it might be healthier than rushing in a home-made cake competition inspired by the Great British Bake Off, there is still a guilty pleasure to it, for not everyone approves of university-educated adults dedicating their spare hours to a “coloring-in” book that, in the view of critics anyway, ranks somewhere below puzzler books.

Leading the chorus of disapproval is comedian Russell Brand, who produced a recent sketch(素描) entitled “Adult Coloring Books: Is This the Apocalypse (大灾难)?” “What has turned us into terrified kids that want to live in childish stupors (恍惚)?” He got angry, accusing coloring-in fans of being scared of the modern world.

And what did Ms Basford say about criticizers like Mr Brand? “It’s a case of whatever makes you happy. There’s no right or wrong about it,” she said. “Who knows, maybe he just hasn’t found the right coloring-in book yet.”

“Coloring-in” clubs have formed worldwide, meeting in cafes and online to compare their works, and keeping the lead in the pencil of the industry.

【1】Why did people owe the development of the global pencil industry to Johanna Basford?

A．Because Basford made effective advertisements for pencils in her books.

B．Because Basford works for the biggest pencil manufacturer.

C．Because Basford’s books’ hit led to increase in pencil sales.

D．Because Basford became successful by drawing her books with pencils.

【2】In the fourth paragraph, Ms Basford .

A．showed how to use pencils and pens

B．explained why her books won popularity

C．admitted that she involved childhood memories in her books

D．complained that she had a lot of things troubling her

【3】The underlined word “it” in the fifth paragraph refers to .

A．home-baking

B．coloring-in

C．the “coloring-in” book

D．a guilty pleasure

【4】What’s Russell Brand’s attitude towards “coloring-in” books?

A．Negative.

B．Supportive.

C．Suspicious.

D．Uncertain.

22、The CT COLT (康州语言教师协会) Poetry Competition Committee is happy to announce the opening of registration for the 2022 St. Louis COLT Poetry Competition, taking place on Friday, July 21, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. The Poetry Recitation Competition is an annual event open to students whose teachers are members of CT COLT. As you know, last year we sadly lost our long time board member and treasurer, Paul M. St. Louis. In honor of his years of commitment to the COLT board and poetry competition, the competition is being renamed.

REGISTRATION

All registration materials are now online.

●School Registration/Member Rate

Registration is free for members, and an additional $9 per student will be added.

●School Registration/Non-Member Rate/Includes Membership — $30

This rate includes membership for the person in charge and an additional $9 per student will be added.

Please note registration closes on June 30, 2022

AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

CT COLT is pleased to recognize and reward the excellence and achievement of deserving students. Winners:

●will receive a paper certificate

●will receive a collection of poems.

●will have their names published on the CT COLT website.

●will have a special letter of recognition sent to their headteacher.

●will receive a well designed pen.

We hope that you and your students will be able to participate in the competition this year.

【1】Why is the competition being renamed?

A．To honor a person.

B．To focus on the topic better

C．To attract more participants.

D．To serve a commercial purpose.

【2】How much is it for a non-member teacher bringing 3 students to the competition?

A．$9.

B．$27.

C．$30.

D．$57.

【3】What will the headteacher of the winner receive?

A．A recognition letter.

B．A paper certificate.

C．A collection of poems.

D．A well designed pen.

23、If you start a sentence with, “If I were you...” or find yourself scratching your head over a decision when the answer is crystal-clear, there’s a scientific reason behind it. Our own decision-making abilities can become exhausted over the course of the day causing indecision or poor choices, but choosing on behalf of someone else is an enjoyable task that doesn’t suffer the same difficulties.

“The problem is decision fatigue, a psychological phenomenon that causes harm to the quality of your choices after a long day of decision making,” says Evan Polman, a leading psychologist.

Physicians on the job for several hours, for example, are more likely to prescribe antibiotics (抗生素) to patients when it’s unwise to do so. “Presumably it’s because it’s simple and easy to write a prescription and consider a patient case closed rather than investigate further,” Polman says.

But decision fatigue goes away when you are making the decision for someone else. When people imagine themselves as advisers, they feel less tired and rely less on decision shortcuts. “By taking upon the role of adviser rather than decision maker, one does not suffer the consequences of decision fatigue,” he says. “It is as if there is something fun about making someone else’s choice.”

“Getting input from others not only offers a fresh perspective and thought process, it often also includes riskier choices. While this sounds undesirable, it can be quite good. When people experience decision fatigue, when they are tired of making choices, they have a tendency to choose to go with status quo,” says Polman. “But it can be problematic since a change in the course of action can be important and lead to a positive outcome.”

To achieve a successful outcome or reward, some level of risk is almost always essential. “People who are susceptible to decision fatigue will likely choose to do nothing over something,” he says. “That’s not to say risk is always good, but it is related to taking action, whereas decision fatigue assuredly leads to inaction and the possible chagrin (懊恼) of a decision maker who might otherwise prefer a new course but is unfortunately hindered.”

“Just because you can make good choices for others doesn’t mean you’ll do the same for yourself,” Polman cautions. “Research has found that women negotiate higher salaries for others than they do for themselves,” he says, adding that people slip in and out of decision roles.

【1】What does the author say about people making decisions?

A．They tend to make decisions the way they think advantageous to them.

B．They may become exhausted making too many decisions for themselves.

C．They show considerable differences in their decision-making abilities.

D．They are more cautious in making decisions for others than for themselves.

【2】When do people feel less decision fatigue?

A．When they take decision shortcuts.

B．When they have advisers to turn to.

C．When they have major decisions to make.

D．When they help others to make decisions.

【3】What are people likely to do when decision fatigue sets in?

A．They avoid trying anything new.

B．They turn to physicians for advice.

C．They tend to make risky decisions.

D．They adopt a totally new perspective.

【4】What does the passage say about taking some risk in decision making?

A．It will enable people to be more creative.

B．It will more often than not end in regret.

C．It is vital for one to reach the goal desired.

D．It is likely to bring about serious consequences.

24、   Research shows that poor sleep has immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance, and brain function. Here are 5 evidence-based tips to sleep better at night.

1. Increase bright light exposure during the day.

Your body has a natural time—keeping clock known as your circadian rhythm. Natural sunlight or bright light during the day helps keep your circadian rhythm healthy. 【1】 It also reduces the time it takes to fall asleep by 83%.

2.【2】

Exposure to light during the day is beneficial but nighttime light exposure has the opposite effect. Again, this is due to its effect on your circadian rhythm, tricking your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. This reduces hormones like melatonin, which help you relax and get deep sleep. Blue light—which electronic devices like smartphones and computers emit in large amounts—is the worst in this regard.

3. Don’t consume caffeine late in the day.

Caffeine has numerous benefits and is consumed by 90% of the US population. 【3】 However, consuming caffeine up to 6 hours before bed significantly worsens sleep quality.

4. Try to sleep and wake at consistent times.

Your body’s circadian rhythm functions in agreement with sunrise and sunset. Being consistent with your sleep and waking times can aid long-term sleep quality. If you struggle with sleep, try to get in the habit of waking up and going to bed at similar times. 【4】

5. Optimize（优化）your bedroom environment.

Many people believe that the bedroom environment and its setup are key factors in getting a good night’s sleep. These factors include temperature, noise, external lights, and furniture arrangement. To optimize your bedroom environment, try to minimize external noise, light, and artificial lights from devices like alarm clocks. 【5】

A．Set your bedroom temperature.

B．Reduce blue light exposure in the evening.

C．Avoid irregular or long naps during daytime.

D．After several weeks, you may not even need an alarm.

E．A single dose can enhance focus, energy, and sports performance.

F．Make sure your bedroom is a quiet, relaxing clean, and enjoyable place.

G．This improves daytime energy, as well as nighttime sleep quality and duration.

25、During the lockdown, my husband, Bob, and I were offered a pingpong table. I am a non-athlete but Bob does well in pingpong.

“What are we going to do with that pingpong table?” Bob asked me.

“The two of us will _______ ,” I replied. Bob looked doubtful.

I lost every game and I told myself that it didn’t _______ that I always lost. I was playing for _______ and to provide a positive experience in a difficult time. But there were days when I _______ losing. Once I threw my paddle(球拍) across the yard angrily. Then Bob _______ I play with a handicap(让分) of 12 points. That _______ a lot—I sometimes won! I’d never been interested in any kind of sport. But pingpong became the _______ of my day. I began to get better and won more games. My handicap _______ to 8.

My husband and I _______ the worst of the lockdowns through pingpong. It ________ me that even a self-described bookworm can learn a new sport. The ________ was my husband’s suggestion that I play with a handicap so I’d have an equal ________ to win. He doesn’t like to lose either, but it’s more fun for him if I actually want to participate and ________ it. It takes two willing partners to play table tennis, after all, and two people with an equal chance in each other’s ________ to make a marriage. Simply put, when it comes to table tennis—or any other ________ —there is no ping without a pong.

【1】

A．sell

B．play

C．share

D．donate

【2】

A．happen

B．change

C．remain

D．matter

【3】

A．courage

B．honour

C．exercise

D．hobby

【4】

A．hated

B．avoided

C．missed

D．imagined

【5】

A．suggested

B．demanded

C．required

D．insisted

【6】

A．meant

B．helped

C．finished

D．lasted

【7】

A．fantasy

B．anxiety

C．memory

D．highlight

【8】

A．turned

B．added

C．dropped

D．linked

【9】

A．marched into

B．got through

C．passed by

D．came across

【10】

A．promised

B．persuaded

C．warned

D．taught

【11】

A．reason

B．key

C．goal

D．purpose

【12】

A．partnership

B．stage

C．amount

D．chance

【13】

A．enjoy

B．regret

C．deserve

D．receive

【14】

A．kindness

B．friendliness

C．happiness

D．business

【15】

A．experience

B．education

C．relationship

D．schedule

26、假定你是学校篮球队的队员李华，你们将于下月与光明中学篮球队进行一场重要的比赛。听说你校外籍英语教师Morgan曾担任篮球教练,你决定给他写封邮件，内容包括：

1. 告知这次篮球赛；

2. 说明球队目前存在的问题；

3. 请他担任学校篮球队的教练。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Morgan,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua