辽阳2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、—It is said that John’s paper got an A.

—He deserves it. He _________ a lot before he handed it in.

A. prepared   B. prepares

C. had prepared   D. has prepared

2、Only when the age-old distrust between the two nations is overcome _________ to the area.

A.lasting peace will be restored B.will lasting peace be restored

C.will be lasting peace restored D.will be restored lasting peace

3、The other day, my brother drove his car down the street at ________ I thought was a dangerous speed.

A. as   B. which   C. what   D. that

4、   “thanks” is polite when someone has done you a favour, but saying it too often is quite another thing.

A. Though saying   B. If saying   C. Saying   D. In spite of saying

5、It took over a decade for the economist’s far-sighted views to gain _______, but they have widespread support now.

A.currency B.certificate C.sympathy D.scholarship

6、A dream job is one ____ you can not only satisfy your interest but get well paid for it.

A. that B. which C. when D. where

7、Due to the unreasonable individual income _______, the gap between the rich and poor has become an outstanding issue．

A．contribution   B．association

C．accommodation  D．Distribution

8、Shelly ________ shy as a child, but now she is very outgoing.

A. is    B. was    C. has been       D. had been

9、 It is wise to put milk on a shelf close to the bottom because it is especially _______ to temperature changes

A. flexible   B. sensitive

C. fundamental D. positive

10、If you are travelling ____________ customs are really foreign to you, please do as the Romans do.

A.where B.when C.that D.which

11、It is ________ world of wonders, ________ world where anything can happen.

A． a; a   B． a; the

C． the; the  D． the; a

12、You _____ be right but I’m going back to check anyway.

A．should

B．must

C．need

D．might

13、—Is Mary from New York City?

—I don't know ________.

A．from what city does she come from

B．from what city she come

C．what city does she come from

D．which city she comes from

14、His dream of retiring in England ended finally because he hadn’t _________ his poor ability to adapt to the changeable cold weather there.

A. stood for   B. settled for   C. allowed for   D. answered for

15、The company has changed some of its working practices _____ complaints and criticism from the customers．

A. in respect to   B. in response to

C. in return for   D. in exchange for

16、Studying Wendy’s menu, I found that many of the items are similar to _______ McDonald’s.

A. those    B. ones    C. any    D. all

17、I would rather _______  than go out at the weekend.

A. keep quiet   B. kept quiet   C. stay at home   D. you stay at home.

18、At present, we have come to sense that creativity is______ it takes to keep a nation highly competitive.

A. why B. what C. how   D. That

19、The hospital in Harbin is already ______ of shocking mistreatment, as a 74-year-old man died of heart failure, after 67 days of treatment which cost the family 5.5 million yuan.

A. acquired B. charged   C. accused   D. punished

20、Professor Johnson has left for Tokyo. He ________ a speech there next week.

A.will give B.gives C.has given D.gave

21、NEWS BRIEF

●New labels to show calories

The US government ruled that all food establishments(场所) should put the calorie information of their foods on their menus. Within a year chain restaurants, like fast food KFC, will have to say clearly on their menus how many calories their fried chicken wings, fries, and other items contain. Amusement parks, movie theaters and supermarkets will also have to follow the rules. The move is designed to fight against the problem of obesity(肥胖) in the US.

● Antibiotics leading to world problem

The entire world is facing this problem: antibiotic resistance. And the resistance will lead to the deaths of 10 million people across the world by 2025, predicted a new report released by the UK government. Antibiotics are used to destroy or slow the growth of harmful bacteria in our bodies. But overuse and misuse of them can encourage bacteria to develop new ways of overcoming antibiotics, which makes it increasingly difficult for humans to fight diseases.

●___________________________________

Australia is the world's most expensive destination for international students, according to a study done by Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). They have to spend an average of $ 42,000 ( about 258 ,000 yuan) a year to study at Australian universities. Singapore is not far behind, with an average yearly cost of $ 39,229, followed by the US at $ 36,564 and the UK at 35,045. However, Australia's education quality only ranks joint fourth with Canada, well below the US, the UK, and Germany. In addition, international students studying in Germany only have to pay about one-sixth the cost of studying in Australia.

● New Games sports may be added

The International Olympic Committee has canceled the 28-sportcap for future summer Olympics But each summer Games will still only be allowed 10, 500 athletes and 310 events. Countries that could host the games will discuss plans with the committee during a new invitation stage before bidding. They are also allowed to hold events outside their own countries and get financial support from the committee. No changes will be introduced for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

【1】 The news brief covers ______________.

A. medicine, disaster, finance, events

B. business, medicine, economy, sports

C. service, health, education, events

D. health, medicine, education, sports

【2】The underlined word “antibiotics” in Line 7 refers to ___________.

A. serious diseases B. medical drugs

C. harmful bacteria D. varieties of resistance

【3】 Which of the following fits in the blank best in the news brief?

A. The cost of studying overseas

B. Australian study most expensive

C. International students in Australia

D. Australia's education quality

【4】 Which of the following statements is best supported by the news brief?

A. Some events may be held outside the host country in future summer Olympics

B. It is Australia's best education quality that will cause students to make a wise choice.

C. It is necessary for the UK government to try hard to encourage using lots of antibiotics.

D. Popcorn sold in cinemas in the world will soon have calorie information labels.

22、In a world simultaneously on fire and underwater thanks to climate change, scientists have announced some good news: Several important tuna (金枪鱼) species have stepped back from the edge of extinction.

The unexpectedly fast recovery speaks to the success of efforts over the past decade to end overfishing. But tuna are not the only species scientists are discussing at the 2021 World Conservation Congress in Marseille, France, which is organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Researchers caution that many other marine species remain imperiled. For instance, more than a third of the world's sharks remain threatened with extinction due to overfishing, habitat loss, and climate change.

“I think the good news is that sustainable fisheries are possible,” says Beth Polidoro, a marine biologist at Arizona State University. “We can eat fish in a proper way and without driving the population to the point where it is on the road to collapse or extinction."At the same time, she warned that the changes in status should not be an reason to catch as many fish as we want.

The IUCN, which ranks the world's most endangered species on its Red List of Threatened Species and is backed by 16,000 experts across the globe, also announced at the meeting that some animals are moving in the other direction, onto the Red List. One notable example is the Komodo dragon, an island-living lizard at particular risk from climate change.

For the better part of two decades, Polidoro has been part of a specialist group tasked with assessing the statuses of more than 60 species of tuna and billfishes for the IUCN.Her team announced its first comprehensive findings in 2011, mentioning that a number of commercially fished tuna species were dangerously close to disappearing.According to the new data, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), once listed as endangered, now qualifies for a status of least concern. As does the yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) and albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), which were both considered near-threatened the last time they were assessed.

【1】What does the underlined word “imperiled” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Endangered

B．Conserved

C．Extinct

D．Safe

【2】What can we infer from Polidoro's words?

A．Too many fish are being eaten by human beings.

B．Eating fish does not necessarily lead to its extinction.

C．Fish species are on the edge of dying out if no action is taken.

D．The situation of underwater species are changing for the better.

【3】Which of following statement is true according to the passage?

A．Some Tuna species are wiped out by overfishing.

B．Tuna are ranked as the world's most endangered species.

C．Climate change poses a threat to most species in water and on land.

D．Three tuna species have been saved from extinction according to the data.

【4】What's the main idea of the passage?

A．Some tuna species are reported endangered recently.

B．IUCN has helped saved a great many marine species.

C．Improvement has been made in saving marine species.

D．Great efforts should be made to conserve species underwater.

23、A lot of people are afraid spiders（蜘蛛）–even the small ones. But a big tarantula（鸟蛛）is much more terrifying for many. Now, scientists in Sri Lanka have discovered a huge species of tarantula that’s about the size of a person’s face.

The first part of the spider’s scientific name, Poecilotheria rajaei, comes from the Greek words for “spotted”(poikilos) and “wild beast” (therion). Its species name, rajaei, comes from a local police officer who helped the team that discovered the creature. Poecilotheria rajaei has 8-inch long legs, and unusual spots colored gray, pink, and yellow.

Although it is very big, is there a real reason to be afraid of one? Maybe. This tarantula has enough poisonous fluid（毒液）to kill mice and small birds and snakes –but its bite wouldn’t cause the death of most humans.

Poecilotheria rajaei was first seen in 2009, when a villager in Sri Lanka found the body of a male and brought it to Ranil Nanayakkara, co-founder of Sri Lanka’s Biodiversity Education and Research organization.

An examination of the awesome creature proved that it was a type of tarantula scientists hadn’t seen before. So Nanayakkara carefully looked through the Sri Lankan forests to try to find more of the spiders.

It’s still too early to know whether this species is endangered. But researchers fear that the tarantulas’ natural habitat is slowly being destroyed.

“ They prefer old trees, but due to the widespread removal of trees the number has dropped,” Nanayakkara said in an interview.

Tarantulas have eight legs and two body parts. They are different from insects, which have only six legs but three body parts. Tarantulas have hairy bodies and are usually larger than other types of spiders. Some species of tarantulas can live up to 25 years.

While Poecilotheria rajaei is very big, the largest tarantula is the Goliath bird-eater (Theraphosa blondi). Found in the rainforests of South America, its legs can be up to 10 inches long. But don’t worry if you ever see one: Its poisonous fluid isn’t really dangerous to humans.

【1】According to the text, Poecilotheria rajaei _______.

A. has unique spots

B. is mostly yellow

C. has 10-inch long legs

D. was first seen by the Greeks

【2】Which of the following is most likely to survive a bite from Poecilotheria rajaei?

A. A little girl

B. A small bird.

C. A big mouse

D. A small snake.

【3】The number of Poecilotheria rajaei has dropped because___________.

A. the global climate has changed

B. they have too many natural enemies

C. some people are killing them illegally

D. more and more forests are disappearing

【4】Which of the following is TRUE about tarantulas?

A. They are a kind of insect.

B. Most of them live in South America.

C. Their body is divided into three parts.

D. They are usually of bigger size than other spiders.

【5】Which section of a newspaper is the text most probably taken from?

A. Life   B. Nature

C. Science     D. Business

24、   Kailash knows the thought of public speaking is enough to send many people into a cold sweat-he’s been there. He made his first public speaking in Year 4 at a time when his confidence had been broken down by a bully(霸凌者). He still gets scared thinking about it today because he had to go in front of the whole class and recite a poem that made no sense whatsoever.

By Year 5, Kailash started to hone his skills with the help of his father so that he could run for school captain in Year 6, but he was very shy and he couldn’t speak very well. So he started to practise and practise. That’s a good point for kids-they don’t apply for leadership positions because they are nervous, even though they’d make great leaders.

Kailash went on to score the role of vice-captain, despite his speech not going to plan. He made a joke but he made it so poorly that they laughed at him, not at the joke. But he said making mistakes is a key part of the public speaking learning. Things like that happen and it’s OK. You have to have the confidence to be OK with that and the resilience(弹性)to get back up.

Kailash, who counts a 4000-strong Sydney Opera House crowd and a community-based TEDx event among his public speaking credits, said public speaking skills have huge benefits in day-to-day life, from interacting with teachers to going for a job interview. Public speaking teaches young people to be comfortable in themselves. So it teaches you about self-esteem, to accept who you are. Making eye contact and smiling to connect with your audience are other key steps in pulling off public speaking, along with wearing something that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

【1】What does the underlined word “hone” in paragraph 2 mean?

A.Test. B.Review. C.Perform. D.Exercise.

【2】What can we know about Kailash’s running for school captain?

A.He made it. B.He failed in it.

C.He gave it up halfway. D.He missed it.

【3】Which word best describes Kailash’s attitude to others’ teasing?

A.Conservative. B.Skeptical. C.Oppositional D.Tolerant.

【4】What is the last paragraph mainly about?

A.The benefits of public speaking.

B.The importance of eye contact and smiling.

C.Kailash’s achievements in public speaking.

D.The comfort and confidence suitable clothes bring.

25、   Catherine decided to rescue Khan after seeing him at the animal shelter. Khan was a(an) ______ dog and had broken ribs(肋骨) from being beaten. ______ her family heard about dogs and babies not getting along, to their pleasant surprise, Khan ______ right over to their 17-month-old daughter Charlotte when they were ______. The two sat on the grass and played together, forming a ______ that the family hoped would continue for the rest of Khan’s life.

One day, ______, Khan seemed to be slightly aggressive towards Charlotte. He even attempted to ______ her away from where she played. The family kept a close eye on Khan and that’s when ______ caught their attention. A deadly snake was hiding right ______ Charlotte. Khan tried numerous times to push her out of the way but it wasn’t ______ and the snake was determined to______baby Charlotte. The family screamed ______ as their daughter’s life was in danger. 

In one last ______, Khan grabbed Charlotte by the back of her shirt and ______ her over his shoulder. She______ more than 3 feet away and the family ran over to Charlotte. As it ______, Khan had been bitten as he tried to get in between Charlotte and the snake.

While Khan was at the ______, local news sites were covering the incident. They couldn’t ______ an abused rescue dog who had only been with this family for four days would be so heroic. ______ after a couple of days in the hospital, Khan was ______to return home and he was doing much better. 

【1】A.experienced B.abused C.fierce D.trained

【2】A.As B.Because C.Since D.Although

【3】A.rolled B.climbed C.cycled D.walked

【4】A.recommended B.examined C.introduced D.teased

【5】A.bond B.circle C.boundary D.habit

【6】A.however B.instead C.therefore D.otherwise

【7】A.guide B.lift C.drag D.push

【8】A.nothing B.everything C.something D.anything

【9】A.away from B.near C.before D.across from

【10】A.moving B.looking C.trembling D.working

【11】A.strike B.follow C.touch D.protect

【12】A.in relief B.in surprise C.in horror D.in excitement

【13】A.test B.attempt C.pull D.fight

【14】A.passed B.held C.put D.threw

【15】A.landed B.stood C.jumped D.waited

【16】A.got out B.worked out C.turned out D.came out

【17】A.shelter B.hospital C.gate D.back

【18】A.believe B.guarantee C.remember D.accept

【19】A.Surprisingly B.Interestingly C.Naturally D.Thankfully

【20】A.unwilling B.able C.invited D.forbidden

26、假定你是李华，上周你校举办了主题为”把握今天（Seize Today）”的英语演讲比赛。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：

1．时间和地点；

2．参赛人员与比赛内容；

3．活动反响。

注意：1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。