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、Deep reading is a process in which people critically think______ trying to catch the words on the page．

A.in addition to  B．in favor of

C．in reply to   D．in search of

2、No matter how much knowledge you have, if your subject is at all ______, be careful when discussing it during your speech, or you may well offend your audience.

A. diverse   B. sensitive

C. abstract D. original

3、We all can feel something unusual about Kate, but she just _________ let us know what it is.

A. shouldn’t B. mustn’t

C. needn’t    D. won’t

4、My parents always eat ____meals in order to leave all the best things for me.

A.plain B.painful C.proper D.picnic

5、—What courses are you going to learn next term?

—I don't know.But it's about time ________ on something.

A.I'd decide B.I decided

C.I decide D.I'm deciding

6、—A new bridge is reported ________ across the river in your hometown.

—Yes, and it brings us great convenience.

A. to be building      B. to be built

C. to have built      D. to have been built

7、Temporary failure is not to be feared. We must bear it in mind that the pains-taking effort we have will ______ in the long run.

A. pay off   B. take off

C. break off   D. kick off

8、Not until recently _______the development of tourist-related activities in the rural areas.

A. they had encouraged   B. had they encouraged

C. did they encourage   D. they encouraged

9、People would like to listen to officials talk ______ , for no one likes an endless and empty talk.

A. seriously   B. fluently

C. plainly   D. frequently

10、______ prize for the winner of the competition is ______ two-week holiday in England.

A．The; a

B．不填; a

C．不填; the

D．The; 不填

11、—Do you think it ______ to argue with them?

—The question is not worthy ______.

A．worthwhile; discussing

B．worthwhile; to be discussed

C．worthy; to discuss

D．worth; to be discussed

12、Japan’s economy   in the past twenty years. No one knows how long it before it regains its increase.

A.has been declining; will be

B.has declined; would be

C.had been in decline; would take

D.was on the decline; will take

13、The girl insisted that she ______ wrong and _____ back to the classroom.

A. wasn’t, be sent   B. wasn’t, was sent

C. be not, send   D. isn’t, sent

14、Peter doesn’t smoke now, but he ________ for almost twenty years.

A. was smoking  B. had smoked  C. has smoked  D. smoked

15、If we all agree on the price of the products, let's the discussion and come into next part.

A．take up

B．turn up

C．make up

D．wind up

16、A car was burning on the highway near Birmingham. In no time _____ to the spot.

A. the police had rushed

B. had the police rushed

C. the police rushed

D. did the police rush

17、________ the air traffic rules, every passenger should switch off his mobile phone before boarding.

A．According to

B．Regardless of

C．In addition to

D．In case of

18、 --- Dad, I have been appointed as manager of our company, but I’m worried about it.

--- Why worry? Increased responsibility can ____ your best qualities.

A. bring out   B. bring in   C. bring up D. bring about

19、My boss is very generous, and he is ______ generous when we get a big order.

A．very   B．most C．only   D．rather

20、The old couple sat in front of the house every evening, happy _____ those lovely children running and playing around.

A.to watch B.watching C.watched D.to have watched

21、Sharks aren't the scariest things in the ocean for scientists who dive to work. Powerful currents, created where the ocean floor drops away, can be just as deadly. “You can get sucked down by the pressure within minutes, ” notes Marcel Jaspars. He's a chemist who once saved himself from such a current. He came across it while taking photos of a sea sponge near Indonesia, in Southeast Asia. Luckily, he inflated his dive vest in time. He was able to float to the surface and escape the potentially deadly current.

Diving has risks. But the scientists who work underwater are trained to deal with these dangers. For Jaspars, the rewards of research and underwater adventure are greater than the risks. He searches for unusual chemicals made by ocean life. Then he analyzes them for components that might serve as medicines for people.

The sea may seem like a strange place to look for new drugs. But organisms （生物体）in the ocean have had to adapt to a tough environment. Some of the chemicals they make for survival might help people, too. More than 50 years ago, scientists discovered a new anti-cancer drug in a sea sponge. Since then, researchers have been hunting the seas for more of such useful natural products.

With the help of underwater robots and small submarines（潜水艇），Jaspars and other scientists are searching the seas— from the shallow to the oceans' great depths. Their goal: finding chemicals made by marine life for use in one day treating human disease.

Now Jaspars directs the Marine Biodiscovery Center. It's at the University of Aberdeen， in Scotland. There he focuses on microbes （微生物）living in very cold environments, such as the Arctic Ocean. “It's too cold and deep to dive there,” he says. So scientists on research ships pull up buckets of mud from the seafloor. Later, they send him small samples of what they've pulled up.

【1】Why is Jaspars' experience mentioned in Paragraph 1?

A．To advise ways of surviving in the sea.

B．To explain his ability and luck in the sea.

C．To show the danger of deadly current to divers.

D．To tell us the value of his underwater adventure.

【2】What does the author think of Jaspars' research and underwater adventure?

A．Secure.

B．Unique.

C．Unbearable.

D．Rewarding.

【3】What's the purpose of Jaspars' searching the seas?

A．To find chemicals for new medicines.

B．To study all kinds of ocean creatures.

C．To be trained to deal with ocean dangers.

D．To look for new medicines for marine life.

【4】What would be the best title for the text?

A．The risks of searching the seas

B．Risky diving for new medicines

C．The most dangerous things in the sea

D．Jaspars, a chemist inventing medicines

22、Robots in the art world are nothing new. In fact, for centuries, people have built robots as art objects — or simple machines that perform a series of movements — in ancient China and Japan. However, what's different now is that artists and engineers are building robots that actually create art.

In 1973, British-born painter Harold Cohen wrote a computer program and called it AARON. At first, AARON only made simple outlines whose color and details Cohen would later add. Fifty years later, landscapes and just about anything else a human could paint. So can AARON be called an artist or creative? In 2010, Cohen addressed these questions. He explained, AARON can generate unlimited numbers of images." So according to Cohen, the simple answer is yes — AARON is creative.

It's not just paintings that robots are creating, though. Last year, a robot called Shimon released its first album on Spotify. Shimon began life as a simple robot marimba, however, it's learned how to jam, write original songs and compose lyrics. Shimon does this by analyzing huge amounts of music — roughly 50, 000 rock.

It may be cool to hear a song created by a robot, but is there any other reason to build robots that can play music? According to Gil Weinberg, one of Shimon's creators, he and his team "hope and believe that these new abilities would push human cooperators to new uncharted directions that could not be achieved in human-to-human cooperation."

While questions about robots creating art are fun to think about, there are many other ways that robots can help artists in the way they create their works. For example, advancements in 3D-printing technology will allow artists to build more complex pieces for their sculptures.

【1】What was AARON able to do at first?

A．Paint people and landscapes.

B．Prepare basic outlines for Cohen.

C．Draw pictures of itself and Cohen.

D．Color paintings under Cohen's instructions.

【2】What does the article tell us about Shimon?

A．It is both a marimba and guitar player.

B．It has created about 50, 000 original songs.

C．It is expected to push humans to achieve more.

D．Its creators hope that it can outperform humans.

【3】What does the author's attitude toward robots that create art?

A．Positive.

B．Worried.

C．Neutral.

D．Doubtful.

【4】Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．AARON And Shimon

B．Robots in the Real World

C．Programmed Creativity

D．Advancements in Technology

23、Create Training and Educational Videos

ATEM Mini includes everything you need. All the buttons are positioned on the front panel so it's very easy to learn. There are 4 HDMI video inputs for connecting cameras and computers, plus a USB output that resembles a webcam so you can connect to Zoom or Skype. ATEM software Control for Mac and PC is also included, which allows access to more advanced broadcast features!

Use Professional Video Effects

ATEM Mini is really a professional broadcast switcher used by television stations. This means it has professional effects such as a DVE for picture in picture effects commonly used for commentating(作现场解说)over a computer slide show. There are titles for presenter names, wipe effects for transitioning between sources and a green screen key for replacing backgrounds with graphics!

Live Stream Training and Conferences

The ATEM Mini Pro model has a built-in hardware streaming engine for live streaming via its Internet connection. This means you can live stream to YouTube, Facebook and Twitch in much better quality and with perfectly smooth motion. You can even connect a hard disk or flash storage to the USB connection and record your stream for upload later!

Keep watch on all Video Inputs

With so many cameras, computers and effects, things can get busy fast! The ATEM Mini Pro model lets you see all cameras, plus streaming and recording status all on a single TV or monitor. There are even indicators to show when a camera is on air! Only ATEM Mini is a true Professional television studio in a small compact design!

ATEM Mini.......US$295*

ATEM Mini Pro.......US$595*

ATEM Software Control.......Free

【1】Why is it not difficult for people to learn to use ATEM Mini?

A．Because its buttons are put on the front panel.

B．Because its USB output looks like a webcam.

C．Because four video inputs connect computers.

D．Because it allows access to advanced features.

【2】Which part focuses on the monitoring function?

A．Create Training and Educational Videos

B．Use Professional Video Effects

C．Live Stream Training and Conferences

D．Keen watch on all Video Inputs

【3】This passage is a______.

A．public service ad

B．short story

C．commercial ad

D．news report

24、A Color Run at School

What Is a Color Run?

The event is usually a five-kilometer untimed run. Participants are doused(浇涂上)from head to toe in a different colored powder at each kilometer mark. This activity inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi is perfect for promoting community and happiness.

A color run is a fun event perfect for schools. It is a way to promote health and activity among children. Schools can choose whether they want to host a color run by themselves or have one organized by an event organizer.

Why Should I Take Part in a Color Run?

Taking part in a color run will help you improve your overall physical health. It’s a great way to burn calories and get out. You will also be able to meet new people.

How to Set Up a School Color Run?

To set up a school Color Run, you will first need to decide what time you want it to start. Then, you will need to contact the principal at your school. They will then tell you if there is enough space available at the named location. You will need to inform the class teachers and include information in the student handbook. Next, you should contact the parents/guardians of the students at the school through a mailed letter or email. With everything listed above completed, you will have your event organized and ready to go!

【1】What do we know about a Color Run?

A．It sees runners covered from head to toe.

B．It used to be a part of Holi.

C．It’s designed for schools only

D．It sets no time limit.

【2】What benefit may kids get from a school color run?

A．Better physical health.

B．Prize money from the race.

C．Friendship with the principal.

D．T-shirts with a rainbow pattern.

【3】What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To advertise.

B．To inform.

C．To entertain.

D．To criticize.

25、It was the worst day ever. The exact date was March 19, 2020. I’ll never ________ it.

The day began as usual. Then I heard Alan’s ________ speaking on the phone, “Thanks for everything you have done for my company.”

My fear was confirmed moments later. Alan was ________. I hugged my husband as my heart sank.

“We’ll be fine,” he said.

“I know,” I responded.

But, ________, neither of us sounded very convincing.

A few hours later, I received a call from the ________. I had been noticing something strange in my neck and underarms, and my doctor had been performing tests to ________ the cause.

“You have cancer,” he said.

I thought I must have misheard. The doctor repeated those terrible words. It was ________: Cancer was in my body. He went on discussing future treatments, ________ I wasn’t really listening anymore. I ________ chemical treatments, and something worse. Alan took me into his arms, and I ________ as he held me tight.

“Someday in the future, we’re going to celebrate this date,” he whispered in my ear.

As time dragged on, our ________ was high. But we kept our heads up and always looked forward. It eventually paid off. Within several months, Alan found a new job, with excellent pay. I completed my ________, and the results were more than ________.

As the one year ________ approached, we went to Las Vegas that very afternoon and spent the day of March 19, 2021, celebrating our ________.

【1】

A．accept

B．forget

C．appreciate

D．make

【2】

A．brother

B．doctor

C．boss

D．friend

【3】

A．fired

B．promoted

C．praised

D．injured

【4】

A．fortunately

B．publicly

C．usually

D．frankly

【5】

A．school

B．company

C．hospital

D．factory

【6】

A．cover up

B．figure out

C．focus on

D．talk about

【7】

A．true

B．mistaken

C．expensive

D．safe

【8】

A．because

B．or

C．if

D．but

【9】

A．loved

B．received

C．imagined

D．missed

【10】

A．cried

B．complained

C．laughed

D．refused

【11】

A．income

B．anxiety

C．standard

D．expectation

【12】

A．book

B．training

C．preparations

D．treatments

【13】

A．encouraging

B．frightening

C．confusing

D．interesting

【14】

A．deadline

B．anniversary

C．contract

D．sentence

【15】

A．wedding

B．birthday

C．survival

D．freedom

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

“Thank you so much for taking the time to apply for the position,” the email read, “Your application has not been successful. We wish you every success in securing a suitable position in the future.”

I received the email two weeks after interviewing for a job. When I read it, I felt disappointed and angry — not just because I hadn’t gotten the job. I was disappointed because I’d spent days preparing for the interview, but in the end, I didn’t even know why I wasn’t successful. “How can I adapt my job search approach if I don’t know what went wrong?” I thought. How I hoped that someone could tell me how to do it well in the interview to be accepted by interviewers.

The disappointment came to me again a few months after I received another job rejection email. After applying for a job at a consulting company, I spent months working my way through the whole recruiting (招聘) and interview process before getting a phone call from a company representative. “Unfortunately, we have decided to offer the job to someone else,” the voice said. Again I felt upset. But the conversation wasn’t over. “Would you like to hear feedback (反馈) from us?” the voice asked. I immediately said “yes”.

The representative went on to tell me I hadn’t clearly expressed my motivation for applying for the position and why I wanted to work for the company. The feedback was tough to hear, but I quickly realized they were right. After completing my Ph.D. in Germany, my top priority had been to find a position in Poland, where I grew up. As a result, I wasn’t very selective about what I applied for; I pursued any job opportunity that broadly fitted my skills and interests. The job at the consulting company was something I was technically capable of doing, but I didn’t feel passionate about it — and that clearly showed in the interview process.

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

From then on, I changed my strategy.

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A few years later, I became an interviewer.

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