湘潭2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Maya Angelou is one of those rare writers who can ______ your heart and soul with her vivid words.

A. combine B. touch C. share D. absorb

2、Instead of blaming the child who had broken the vase, she gave him a ______ smile and let him go.

A. cautious   B. grateful   C. tolerant D. wild

3、We guarantee that all your personal information will be treated ________ and there should be no fear at all of identity theft.

A. initially     B. independently

C. confidently   D. Confidentially

4、 —Paul has gone abroad to try his luck. —In my________ , his decision is not wise.

A. word   B. view   C. sight   D. way

5、 When you phoned me, I was having a meeting; how I wish I _______ your call.

A. answered   B. would answer

C. had answered   D. would have answered

6、Look! How much _______ Alice looks wearing her new show dress!

A. well   B. good C. better D. Best

7、Michelangelo, as well as some other artists, ________ as “artists” rather than “technicians”, which means art and technology have always been seen as two separate things.

A．has been labelling

B．have been labelling,

C．has been labelled

D．have been labelled

8、She_______ an old friend of hers yesterday while she was shopping at the department store.

A．turned down

B．came across

C．took after

D．dealt with

9、Love means you care about the ______ of a person, that is, you hope he or she can lead a happy life.

A. authority B. belief C. preference D. welfare

10、When reading   the lines, readers can connect the literature to their own experience.

A. with   B. for

C. beyond   D. on

11、The contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life is ________ we must face up to.

A．that

B．what

C．how

D．where

12、Despite being taken from very different sources, the results are remarkably ____.

A．consistent

B．constant

C．contradictory

D．controversial

13、The sportsman didn’t manage to break _____ record, but it was _____ good try.

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

14、She has owned the painting since 1950, when it ________ to her as a wedding present.

A．has given   B．gave   C．was given     D．has been given

15、The old man, for   _life had been very hard, donated his possessions to poor villages in   Anhui．

A．whose B．whom

C．which D．that

16、When Peter speaks in public, he always has trouble   _ the right things to say.

A.thinking of B.to think of C.thought of D.think of

17、Up to now large quantities of money ______________ to help those suffering from the floods.

A．have collected

B．has been collected

C．have been collected

D．will have collected

18、He is so ____ in writing his report that he has no time to take a walk.

A．devoted

B．attached

C．abandoned

D．occupied

19、 —It will take me at least three hours to finish the job.

— Oh, _________ ! I can finish it in only an hour.

A. you are right    B. that’s a good point

C. sounds great D. come on

20、Today, none of the artist’s other works is __________ this one.

A.fondly remembered as B.fondly remembered such as

C.as fondly remembered as D.such fondly remembered as

21、Airport reading needs to be fast-paced enough to make your wait fly by and engaging enough to keep your attention from people staring at whatever is playing on the airport news channel. Airport reading shouldn’t be too emotionally engaging, though (no one wants to break down in tears in a crowded terminal). If you are looking for entertaining, intelligent reads to take with you on your next trip, look no further.

● Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller

Cocktail Hour Under the Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller is a memoir that is not going to weigh you down. Fuller’s writing about her childhood in Africa is a delight to read.

● The Litigators by John Grisham

Grisham serves up the kind of novel he does best in The Litigators, a fast-paced legal thriller. While The Litigators doesn’t break new ground, it is a solid story that will keep your interest and make your travel time more enjoyable.

● The Mill River Recluse by Darcie Chan

The Mill River Recluse by Darcie Chan was one of the surprise bestsellers of 2011. Chan could not find a publisher, so she self-published her novel as an e-book and sold in for $0.99. Readers loved the book and it became very popular. The story is, in fact, a quick and enjoyable read that contains some suspense (悬念) and romance. It is not deep or literary but is perfect airport reading at the right price for those with e-readers.

● Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson

Sweet, romantic and fun, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson tackles family relationships and generational changes in a delightfully British setting. This is a book that is interesting enough for a book club, but light enough for the airport.

【1】What kind of books are appropriate for airport reads?

A．Quick and appealing.

B．Literary and well-constructed.

C．Enjoyable and creative.

D．Light and emotionally involved.

【2】Who is good at thrillers?

A．Alexandra Fuller.

B．John Grisham.

C．Darcie Chan.

D．Helen Simonson.

【3】What do The Mill River Recluse and Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand have in common?

A．There is much food for thought.

B．They are set in Britain.

C．There is some romance in them.

D．They are self-published.

22、How To Be More Attractive

Having a beautiful face is hot but having a kind soul is hotter. Having visible success is hot but having invisible achievement is hotter. 【1】. After some research, I find some things that instantly attract me.

Living with passion and purpose

People with purpose move differently. You can see confidence in their eyes, discipline in their action, and determination in their voice. When you come across such people, you’re instantly drawn to them. 【2】. It leaves you with a whisper, “You’ve got this too”.

Empathy & compassion (同理心)

The most attractive people are kind and ask for nothing back. It tells you a lot about a person when they help a stranger with directions, a homeless person with a meal, a friend with an immediate move and a family member with a listening ear. 【3】.

【4】

People who are kind but say yes to everything are not kind. They are just people-pleasers who are constantly seeking agreement and have a hidden motive most of the time. They are never afraid to say no to unhealthy relationships and self-doubt.

A sense of humor

You know that kind of person, right? The one who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. 【5】. When talking with them, you’ll find your guard naturally comes down, and that you’re transported back to that childlike state. It’s like that they accept you with all your flaws (瑕疵). This sense of comfort and acceptance is attractive.

A．Having bottom lines

B．Thinking before acting

C．These little things make a big difference

D．Charm is all about the treasure that lies within

E．Friendship is built on trust and help from one another

F．The one that can make you laugh until your stomach hurts

G．Their energy is so powerful that it lights up your own ambitions

23、For 30 years, Eddie Rankin has been driving his truck before dawn each Saturday, coming to create a treasured weekly routine for people who populated Woodley Park and who became his devotees.

The tradition ended Saturday, when Rankin unloaded his last truck filled with fresh fruit and vegetables.

“People will probably keep coming, but it won’t be the same,” said Kate Shawcross, one of Rankin’s first customers. “He knows your children’s names and where they go to school—he’s just the classic good neighbor, and here in Washington, we need some of that.”

Rankin was a farmers market pioneer, who got into farming by accident, said Bernadine Prince, executive director of FreshFarm Markets. Rankin is the co-owner of Twin Springs Fruit Farm and has witnessed the explosion of American interest in fresh produce and locally grown food.

“He’s just one of those people who are interested in you as an individual and your tastes,” said Bernadine Prince. “Think about when you go to the supermarket: Who do you talk to?   Nobody. ”

In 1984, a “farmers market” consisted of some peaches, apples and cherries that the typical American might have considered as overpriced. But Rankin drew customers charmed by his huge smile and agricultural knowledge. He remembered to set aside things you asked for, would cash your check if you needed bills and gave your 10-year-old child his or her first job.

The people who came to Saturday’s market sang to Rankin, presented him with poems about his influence on their lives and told stories of good deeds he had done for them.

Many described coming to Rankin's market as a routine in their lives.

Rankin said he is retiring because he wants to spend more time traveling to see his children and a sister back in Ireland. The children of one of Rankin’s partners are taking over Twin Springs.

He has a “fantasy,” he said, of using his knowledge to help fruit-growers elsewhere in the world.

He has faith that others can keep the Woodley Park market going, that the role of a farmers market is now established.

【1】People love Rankin mainly because he ________.

A．cares about customers

B．always appears on time

C．sells cheap and fresh goods

D．offers whatever customers need

【2】Why has Rankin decided to retire?

A．Because he wants to travel around the world.

B．Because it’s time for him to realize his fantasy.

C．Because he wants to have more time with his family.

D．Because it’s time for new generations to take charge.

【3】What’s the best title for the text?

A．Smile, when you meet each other

B．Goodbye, the apple of market’s eye

C．The big fish in the small-farmer pond

D．We need good neighbors in Washington

24、With COVID-19 virus still living around us, there has never been a better time to remind us of the easiest and most effective way to avoid the spread of the infectious disease: washing your hands properly.

【1】. The amount of time spent on hand-washing is important. To do this right, you have to wet your hands with clean water, put soap on every surface, rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds, and wash before drying.

Wash your fingertips and nails. If you think about it, most of the touching and most of the viruses are on your fingertips and under your fingernails. 【2】. Therefore, it is very important to pay closer attention to the fingertips and nails.

Wash your hands quickly after returning from the outside. 【3】. During that time, you risk contaminating (污染) yourself or others at home if you don’t wash your hands immediately. Wash hands with soap or use an alcohol-based sanitizer. According to the available evidence, either way can cover most needs for the typical healthy person. If you use the hand sanitizer, it’s important to know that it is only active as long as it is on your hands. 【4】, keep the sanitizer on for at least 10 seconds.

Let’s wash our hands properly every day. 【5】.

A．Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds

B．If you think you didn’t get anything on your hands

C．So even if it makes your hands feel annoyingly wet

D．Wash your hands after every trip to the bathroom before eating

E．It is one of the best ways for us to stay healthy and protect our families

F．COVID-19 viruses can survive on hands and other surfaces for 15 to 30 minutes

G．But they are parts of your hands that are often ignored during the hand washing

25、   As my father walked into the room, my brother John moved backwards slightly; he ______ that he had done something wrong. From a distance I could see that he had ______ my father’s new hymnal (赞美诗集) and scribbled (乱画) in it with a pen. Now, staring at my father ______, he waited for his ______.

My father ______ his prized hymnal and looked at it carefully, without saying a word. Books were ______ to him; he was a holder of several degrees. For him, books were ______, and yet he loved his ______. What he did next was remarkable. ______ scolding, he sat down, took the pen from my brother’s hand, and then wrote in the book himself, alongside the aimless ______ John had made: John’s ______, 1980, age 2. I should ______ you for what you have done in my new hymnal. You have made the book more ______.

The years came and went. Our family ______ what all families go through: prosperity (繁荣) and loss, laughter and ______. But we ______ knew our parents loved us and that one of the proofs of their love was the hymnal. From time to time we would open it, look at the scribbles, ______ my father’s expression of love, and feel uplifted.

Now I, too, am a father. But ______ my father, I do not wait for my children to ______ take books from my bookshelf and scribble in them. I often take one down and ______ it to one of my children so that they can scribble or write their names in it. And as I look at their artwork, I think about my father, and the love he has for us—love that is at the very heart of a family.

【1】A.doubted B.sensed C.remembered D.denied

【2】A.opened B.hidden C.returned D.grabbed

【3】A.carefully B.surprisingly C.fearfully D.angrily

【4】A.sentence B.comment C.punishment D.commitment

【5】A.held up B.picked up C.threw up D.looked up

【6】A.acceptable B.convenient C.accessible D.precious

【7】A.knowledge B.memory C.growth D.warmth

【8】A.books B.collections C.children D.students

【9】A.Instead of B.Regardless of C.Apart from D.Along with

【10】A.words B.drawings C.diagrams D.articles

【11】A.mistake B.chance C.work D.word

【12】A.remember B.forgive C.blame D.thank

【13】A.complex B.vivid C.meaningful D.interesting

【14】A.stood B.experienced C.suffered D.showed

【15】A.death B.sadness C.cries D.tears

【16】A.always B.eventually C.just D.already

【17】A.recall B.study C.share D.read

【18】A.without B.as C.through D.unlike

【19】A.secretly B.quietly C.bravely D.personally

【20】A.throw B.offer C.communicate D.introduce

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俱乐部的主要活动内容：

①开展每周一次的基础训练，有教师辅导，安排在课外活动时间；

②每月一次的户外活动，安排在双休日；

③同其他团体进行比赛。

参加俱乐部的好处：强身健体，广交朋友；

注意事项：器材自备；活动免费；

如何加入俱乐部（方式自拟）。

注意： ①通知要包括以上所有信息，要有适当发挥

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