达州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、He was more certain of it than of anything in the world. He had been told by his parents and grandparents that he must fall in love and really know a person before becoming ________.

A.fascinated B.concerned

C.committed D.exhausted

2、Not until my later thirties ______ the important discovery: giving away things makes life so much more exciting.

A.I made B.I had made C.did I make D.had I made

3、It is widely believed that _______ has necessary good qualities is more____ to achieve success in their career.

A.whoever; possible B.who; likely C.who; possible D.whoever; likely

4、The ______ of constructing a village on the moon lies in the fact that it will help humans to explore the solar system further.

A. intelligence B. convenience

C. significance D. independence

5、It is quite warm _________January in Chongqing.

A. to   B. with

C. in D. for

6、It was only when Tom ate Zongzi for a second time   to appreciate its deliciousness.

A.did he begin B.that he began C.then he began D.had he begun

7、Each time I see these photos, I can’t help thinking of the happy days ________we spent together.

A. on which B. that C. when D. in which

8、Is this the reason______ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work?

A. he explained B. how he explained C. what he explained D. why he explained

9、It was in his iron-fist way _____ corruption in the southern state _____ the 70-year-old man built a political name.

A.to fighting, where B.of fighting, that

C.of fighting, where D.to fighting, that

10、He admitted that ________ restriction measures had come too early. Austria lifted almost all restrictions relating to COVID-19 on March 5 and is now the first EU state ________ tougher restrictions during the current wave of infections.

A．easing; reintroducing

B．easing; reintroduced

C．being eased; to reintroduce

D．easing; to reintroduce

11、--- Smoking is bad for your health. ---Yes, I know. But I simply can’t ___.

A．give it up

B．give it in

C．give it out

D．give it away

12、We are not permitted ________ in the room.

A.to smoke B.smoking C.to smoking D.in smoking

13、The students all wear the same uniform, so it's hard for me to _____________ my son among them.

A.bring out B.pick out C.pick up D.pick on

14、The girl has a great interest in sport and ____ badminton classes twice a week over the last three years.

A. took   B. is taking

C. takes D. has been taking

15、I can never understand the reason _______ he explained to me.

A.why B.that C.when D.where

16、It suddenly ____ her that she had left her schoolbag in the canteen.

A.occurred B.hit C.striked D.inspired

17、As the saying goes, better go to heaven   than to hell in embroidering(锦衣).

A.in trouble B.in rags C.in time D.in debt

18、What was her explanation for ________ she was late on such an important occasion?

A.which B.why C.that D.when

19、________ English, he knows little but he is very interested in it.

A．As for

B．In some way

C．Considering

D．According to

20、The newcomer went to the library the other day and searched for   he could find about Mark Twain.

A.wherever B.however C.whatever D.whichever

21、________ the star leave the court, the girl quickly picked up her camera and ran over to him.

A．To see

B．Seeing

C．Seen

D．Being seen

22、The boy knew a lot of people in the city. That was what made traveling__________ him—he always made new friends, and he didn't need to spend all of his time with them.

A. concentrate on B. appeal to

C. hold back D. depend on

23、We were scared to death when the fire______. Fortunately, it was put out before it caused much damage.

A. broke out​​ B. came out

C. gave out​​ D. turned out

24、—Shall we have a smoke here?

—No, we _____ because this is gas station and the worker is carrying some petrol.

A. can’t   B. needn’t

C. mustn’t   D. won’t

25、The man who's is ____debt owing to his bad management is ____a diet.

A. in,in B. in,on

C. out, in D. on, in

26、   Suppose you want to buy some new clothes or a new TV. Or maybe you need some work done on your car. How can you find the best price without shopping all over town? Ads can help you. Ads can show you lots of prices. And you don’t have to go anywhere to see them. Just open a newspaper or magazine, and you’ll find plenty of ads.

The following is an ad about TV sets for sale. Please read it and answer the questions below.

【1】How many different kinds of TV sets does the store advertise here?

A.Two. B.Three.

C.Four. D.Five.

【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the advertisement?

A.You can buy any kind on July 14th.

B.The service time is 9-9 every day except Monday.

C.The larger the screen is, the higher the price will be.

D.The lowest price is a little more than 300.

【3】Which is NOT mentioned in the ad?

A.The price of each TV sets

B.The postcode of the area where the store is.

C.The address of the store.

D.The names of the TV sets.

27、Getting around in Australia

You know Australia is a big country, but you may not know how easy it is to get around. The untouched beaches that go for miles and deserts that touch the horizon are just there, waiting to be reached and explored. Following are the different ways you can explore our vast country.

Air

Flying is the best way to cover large distances in a short time. You can spend more time on the Australia's can’t-miss landscapes and relaxing lifestyle. Moreover, competition among airlines makes great flying fees available for you.

Drive

Australia has a vast network of well-maintained roads and some of the most beautiful touring routes in the world. You have no difficulty finding car rental companies at major airports, central city locations, suburbs and attractions.

Bus

Bus travel in Australia is comfortable, easy and economical. Buses generally have air conditioning ,reading lights, adjustable seats and videos. Services are frequent, affordable and efficient.

Rail

Train travel is the cheapest and gives you an insight into Australians size and variety, all from the comfort of your carriage. Scheduled services are a great way to get quickly between our cities and regional centers.

Ferry

The Spirit of Tasmania runs a passenger and vehicle ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania nightly. Extra services are running during summer rush hours. Sea Jink ferries connect South Australia and Kangaroo Island several times a day. Ferries connect suburbs in our capital cities.

Walk

With easy — on — the — feet pedestrian streets, walking is a great way to get around our cities.

Besides all of above, you can also experience some of the longest tracks and trails in the world in central Australia — impressive journeys of a thousand kilometers or more that can take several weeks to complete.

【1】If you have only 5 days and want to visit Australia's famous attractions that are far away from each other, which way of travelling best suits you?

A.By air. B.By car. C.By bus. D.On foot.

【2】Ferry service between Melbourne and Tasmania usually runs .

A.only during rush hours B.at night hours

C.several times a day D.in summer

【3】Which of the following is TRUE about travelling in Australia?

A.More travelers make the flying fees among airlines higher than before.

B.You can easily rent a car to explore its most beautiful touring routes.

C.Taking a bus tour is the most comfortable, economical and efficient way.

D.Train services can offer you more comfort than any other means of transport.

28、Several things Beijingers do during wintertime

In winter, Beijing offers the city’s fun-seekers many appealing options, from royal gardens to winter resorts. Your sweet tooth and palate for fine art can also be satisfied by the abundant choices in food and art exhibitions. Here are some recommendations for you.

【1】

The Summer Palace was designed as a summer resort for the Emperor Dowager Cixi in the Qing Dynasty (1644 — 1911). Recently it has attracted thousands of tourists hoping to catch sight of the setting sun shining through the Seventeen-Arch Bridge over the frozen Kunming Lake.

Mutton hot pot with family and friends.

【2】 Eating mutton, according to Chinese traditional medicine, is able to drive out the coldness inside the body and nourish your vitality.

A weekend at Ice skating & ski resorts.

Surrounded by historical mansions and natural beauty, Shichahai is a must-go scenic area in Beijing. In winter, I he frozen lake becomes n giant ice rink (溜冰场), offering skating, sleigh riding and ice bicycles for beginners who don’t want to miss out on the fun.【3】 You can ski, participate in snow activities, or just sit in a cozy bar and appreciate the snow-covered landscape.

Hot spring resort getaway.

It is said that a hot spring bath is good for the body and the soul.【4】 Gathered in the northern part of Beijing, especially Xiaotangshan town in the Changping district, these resorts offer a great experience for a weekend getaway.

Culture tours at museums.

Going to a museum certainly is much nicer and warmer than staying outdoors. Luckily, cultural agencies like the National Museum and the National Art Museum recently displayed several important exhibitions.【5】

A．Sightseeing at Summer Palace.

B．Add ski resorts to your list of fun.

C．As winter chill takes hold in Beijing, hot pot becomes more popular.

D．As the temperature goes down, swimming turns out to be a good choice.

E．No matter whether you are an experienced skier or not, you can make a perfect holiday there.

F．For more information, please go to the National Museum and National Art Museum websites.

G．For those who search for relaxation from stresses and strains, the city’s hot spring resorts are life-savers.

29、   “Old wives’ tales” are beliefs passed down from one generation to another. For example,most of us remember our parents’ telling us to eat more of certain foods or not to do certain things. Is there any truth in these teachings? Some of them agree with present medical thinking,but others have not passed the test of time.

Did your mother ever tell you to eat your carrots because they are good for your eyes? Scientists now report that eating carrots can help prevent a serious eye disease called macular degeneration. Eating just one carrot a day can reduce the possibility of getting this disease by 40%. Garlic is good for you,too. It can kill the type of virus that causes colds.

Unfortunately, not all of Mom’s advice passed the test of medical studies. For example, generations of children have been told not to go swimming within an hour after eating. But research suggests that there is no danger in doing so. Do sweets cause tooth problems?Well, yes and no. Sticky sweets made with grains(谷物) tend to cause more problems than sweets made with simple sugars.

Even though science can tell us that some of our traditional beliefs don’t hold_water,_there is still a lot of truth in the old wives’ tales. After all, much of this knowledge has been accumulated (积累) from thousands of years of experience in family health care. We should respect this body of knowledge even as we search for clear scientific support to prove it true or false.

【1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A.Sticky sweets are damaging to our teeth.

B.Eating garlic is good for our eyes.

C.Swimming after a meal is dangerous.

D.Carrots prevent people from catching colds.

【2】The author develops the third paragraph mainly________.

A.by cause and effect

B.by order in space

C.by examples

D.by order in time

【3】The phrase“ hold water” in the last paragraph most probably means“________”.

A.to be valuable

B.to be believable

C.to be admirable

D.to be suitable

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards“old wives’ tales”in the text?

A.Subjective(主观的).

B.Objective(客观的).

C.Dissatisfied.

D.Curious.

30、MacArthur's love for sailing dates back to when she was just 4 years old, when she first got the opportunity to have a try on a boat. “It kind of _______ me that this boat had everything we needed to take us anywhere in the world. And as a child,that opened up everything and made me feel the greatest sense of   _______，” she explained.

This experience _______ a passion within MacArthur that she wanted to sail around the world. Growing up in the countryside. she had no idea how to _______ it. However, she knew that was what she wanted to do at some stage. So she acquired knowledge and _______ for years to seek her dream in sailing. Having merely potatoes and beans every day for eight years, she _______ could afford the right equipment. By reaching such _______goals and asking technical questions about ___________ , MacArthur felt as though she was getting _______ to her ambition.

“The impossible could be possible and ________ high is not necessarily such a crazy thing to do. "she said. And it seems that MacArthur's ________ to become a sailor went beyond her expectations. At the age of 24,   she started to ________media attention after winning the second place in the Vendee Globe, a single-handed non-stop yacht (帆船)race that went around the world.

Four years later, MacArthur chose to sail for 71 days and 14 hours,   ________ more than 26,000 miles. This led to her scoring a new record. ________       this record has since been surpassed (超过)，MacArthur is still considered as Britain's most successful offshore racer.

So when you know where you're going, you can actually get there—even if it seems ________     !

【1】

A．benefited

B．struck

C．taught

D．treated

【2】

A．wonder

B．magic

C．direction

D．freedom

【3】

A．lighted

B．left

C．carried

D．invented

【4】

A．approach

B．gain

C．achieve

D．forget

【5】

A．made up

B．saved up

C．turned up

D．picked up

【6】

A．eventually

B．fortunately

C．gradually

D．definitely

【7】

A．personal

B．financial

C．final

D．academic

【8】

A．school

B．sailing

C．driving

D．business

【9】

A．further

B．deeper

C．closer

D．smarter

【10】

A．working

B．designing

C．meaning

D．aiming

【11】

A．lesson

B．mind

C．confidence

D．plan

【12】

A．accept

B．receive

C．enjoy

D．keep

【13】

A．including

B．reaching

C．covering

D．floating

【14】

A．After

B．When

C．Whether

D．While

【15】

A．impossible

B．constant

C．valuable

D．available

31、

The meaning of silence varies among cultural group. Silence may be 【1】, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say. A silence in conversation may also show stubbornness, uneasiness, or worry. Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every 【2】 with conversation. Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person’s needs. Many native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of 【3】 among people, just at some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do. Therefore when a person from one of these culture is speaking and suddenly stops, what may be 【4】 is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before continuing. In these culture, silence is a call for 【5】.

Other cultures may use silence in other ways, particularly when dealing with 【6】 among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power. For example, Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show 【7】between parties about the topic under discussion. However, Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority（权威）rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her. In still another use, persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect, particularly to an elder or a person in authority.

Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the 【8】 meanings of silence wen they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing. Nurses should recognize their own persona and cultural construction of silence so that a patient’s silence is not 【9】 too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily. A nurse who understands the healing 【10】 of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.

32、假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jim对汉字感兴趣。请你给他写封信介绍一下汉字。内容包括：1.汉字的特点；2.汉字的起源；3.汉字的演变。

注意：

1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.信的开头结尾已给出。

Dear Jim,

I’m glad that you are interested in Chinese characters.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua