白山2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、 boy with glasses has bad cold today.

A．The; /  B．The; a  C．A; the

2、The old rules have to be ______ because they only applied to the circumstances that existed when they were made a hundred years ago.

A.developed B.established

C.observed D.revised

3、 Those who tend to _____ to their fate are sure not to make any achievements.

A. apply B. subscribe

C. correspond   D. submit

4、The teacher’s encouragement has ____ my confidence; I decided to participate in the contest again.

A. restored   B. resolved

C. relieved   D. resisted

5、The stranger   to walk into the building in the early morning was probably a salesman.

A. seen B. to see

C. to be seen D. seeing

6、Nowadays, it’s a challenge to protect your ______, for your personal information is everywhere.

A. personality B. family

C. identity    D. right

7、Look! There are so many mistakes in your composition. You ________ have fixed full attention on it.

A.can B.should

C.need D.might

8、The local people are now________ Hong Kong, which was once ________the British for one and half a century.

A. in charge of; in charge of   B. in the charge of;in the charge of

C. in the charge of; in charge of   D. in charge of; in the charge of

9、---I heard your husband had left for Vienna by air．Why didn’t you go there with him？

---I_________．But I________ a fashion design competition two days away．

A. was scheduled to；will have attended

B. had been scheduled to；will be attending

C. was scheduled to have；am attending

D. had scheduled to；am attending

10、Home is ________ somebody notices when you are no longer there.

A．that   B．when

C．how D．where

11、____________ small a population an ethnic group has, it has a rich history.

A.Though B.While C.However D.Whatever

12、 -Mum，I always feel everything is unfair to me．

--Complaints in life ________ no sense，for things will be what they should be．

A． make B． have made

C． will make   D． are making

13、—What bad luck! I had a cut in salary yesterday．

—____．I warned you not to be late again and again but you ignored it．

A．You asked for it

B．Never mind

C．Take it easy

D．By all means

14、---Don’t tell me you’ll have a dinner date again.   ---______.I didn’t mean to.

A. You meant it.   B. You made it.

C. You guessed it.  D. You deserved it.

15、---What's new?

---The upcoming 40-day Spring Festival travel ____ , also known as chunyun, will ___ on Jan 10 and end on Feb 18.

A.dash; kick out B.rush; kick off C.flow; kick in D.jam; kick up

16、— I was very angry with Kelvin yesterday.

— I know your feelings, but if you forgive him, you ______ a bigger man.

A. will be   B. have been

C. would be   D. were

17、— I’ve never seen you so rude!

— I _____ something I shouldn’t have, but I didn’t mean that．

A． have said   B． had said

C． did say   D． was saying

18、－Look，here________．

－Oh，it's my secretary．But I________ him to pick me up at seven o'clock．

A．comes a car；had told B．comes a car；told

C．does a car come；had told D．a car comes；to

19、——I went to Hu’guang Guild Hall this National holiday．

——Ah，amazing! That is   I’ve been dreaming to go．

A．why   B．when

C．where   D．which

20、 the wild for a week, especially for a teenager, was an unpleasant experience.

A. Being lost in   B. Lost in

C. Losing in   D. Having lost in

21、A robot the size of a large bulldozer (推土机) moves along the bottom of the deep sea. It eats metallic (含金属的) rock and soft mud. The stuff travels up a long pipe to a ship, where workers and machinery separate out the rock and throw the mud back into the ocean. This is a mining operation. The rock contains a mixture of metals, including ones called rare earth metals. People use these materials to make batteries and electronics like computers and phones.

Deep-sea mining hasn’t happened yet. But it probably will occur within the next decade. No country owns any part of the deep sea. So an organization called the International Seabed Authority (ISA) decides who is allowed to mine there. The ISA has allowed 29 organizations to explore the deep sea and make plans for mining. One company plans to begin mining in the year 2027.

Scientists and environmentalists, though, warn that mining could destroy deep-sea ecosystem. In 1989, ecologist Hjalmar Thiel carried out a test. His team searched the seafloor of the Pacific Ocean, in a spot with lots of the metallic rocks that miners want. They didn’t actually collect any of the rocks. But they disturbed the mud, just as a mining operation would. The plume (飘升之物) of mud fell back down over the ocean floor burying creatures living there. As of 2015, the area they disturbed had not recovered. Signs of the search are still there. Sponges (海绵动物), corals, and other animals have not moved back in. That means mining could have harmful, long-lasting consequences for deep ocean life. Scientists want to understand the deep sea better before disturbing it.

Leaving the deep sea alone sounds great, but people need those metals. “Mines on land are soon going to run out,” geologist Steven Scott of the University of Toronto told Smithsonian Magazine, “Every electronic device in the world has rare earth metals in it…we need raw resources.” New energy technologies including solar and wind power and electric cars, rely on these metals as well. We may need to mine them from the sea in order to switch to greener energy sources.

【1】Why is a deep-sea mining operation carried out?

A．To test the function of the underwater robot.

B．To separate the rock from the mud.

C．To obtain rare earth metals.

D．To study the elements of the deep-sea mud.

【2】What can we learn about ISA according to the passage?

A．It possesses the ownership of the whole deep sea.

B．It may help the deep-sea exploration carried out scientifically.

C．It can make the deep-sea natural resources shared fairly.

D．It works out mining plans for different countries.

【3】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．People depend on rare earth metals for car production.

B．We mustn’t mine anything from the deep sea.

C．Deep-sea resources will replace those on land.

D．Rare earth metals help us develop green energy.

22、A study reveals it’s beneficial to write about a painful experience or difficult situation in a way that psychologists refer to as “expressive writing”.

Expressive writing is a specific strategy different from keeping a journal. The idea is to reflect honestly and thoughtfully on a particular suffering or challenge. Hundreds of studies have found that it can strengthen the immune system, including for people with illnesses such as depression, cancer, and PTSD. 【1】 And it may even help reduce symptoms of depression and PTSD, and prevent colds and flu.

【2】 Translating that disturbance into language forces you to organize your thoughts. Additionally, creating a story offers you a sense of control. Expressive writing works because it allows you to make meaning out of a painful experience.

Talking about an event can lead to reflection, where you are lost in emotions and may become overexcited. But writing forces you to slow down. Writing can reduce the neural activity in the brain, leading to a positive mood and an enhanced appreciation for life. 【3】

What if you think you’re not expert at writing? 【4】 Do dig deep into your thoughts and feelings. The goal of writing is to find meaning in an upsetting event. When you acknowledge the pain, you will be able to see the courage to face fears.

But there are a few warnings. 【5】 People coping with a severe pain or depression may not find it useful to do alone without therapy. It shouldn’t be used as a replacement for other treatments. Yet it can be a powerful coping tool for many, because it helps people fight the fear to face emotions.

A．It can relieve pain and improve mood.

B．Don’t worry about spelling or grammar.

C．Expressive writing isn’t a magical cure for all.

D．Expressive writing is a recording of what happens.

E．Spend just a few minutes taking down your feelings.

F．Realizing what is disturbing you is an important first step.

G．Writing increases one’s acceptance of experiences, and acceptance is calming.

23、Lee Kuan Yew emerged onto the international stage as the founding father of the state of Singapore, then a city of about 1 million. He developed into a world statesman who acted as a kind of conscience to leaders around the globe.

Fate initially seemed not to have provided him with a stage on which to achieve more than modest local success. In the first phase of decolonization, Singapore emerged as a part of Malaya. It was cut loose because of tensions between Singapore’s largely Chinese population and the Malay majority and, above all, to teach the city a lesson of dependency, Malaya undoubtedly expected that reality would cure Singapore of its independent spirit.

But great men become such through visions beyond material calculations. Lee challenged conventional wisdom by opting for statehood. The choice reflected a deep faith in the virtues of his people. He asserted that a city located on a sandbar with no economic resource to draw upon, and whose major industry as a colonial naval base had disappeared, could nevertheless thrive and achieve international reputation by building on its principal asset(财富): the intelligence, industry and dedication of its people.

A great leader takes his or her society from where it is to where it has never been ---- indeed, where it as yet cannot imagine being. By insisting on quality education, by suppressing corruption and by basing governance on merit. Lee and his colleagues raised the annual per capita income of their population from $500 at the time of independence in 1965 to roughly $55,000 today. In a generation, Singapore became an international financial center., the leading intellectual metropolis of Southeast Asia, the location of the region’s major hospitals and a favored site for conferences on international affairs. It did so by adhering to an extraordinary pragmatism: by opening careers to the best talents and encouraging them to adopt the best practices from all over the world..

Superior performance was one component of that achievement. Superior leadership was even more important. As the decades went by, it was moving ---- and inspirational ---- to see Lee., the mayor of a medium-size city, become a mentor of global strategic order.

The great tragedy of Lee’s life was that his beloved wife was felled by a stroke that left her a prisoner in her body, unable to communicate or receive communication. Through all that time, Lee sat by her bedside in the evening reading to her. He had faith that she understood despite the evidence to the contrary.

Perhaps this was Lee Kuan Yew’s role in his era. He had the same hope for our world. He fought for its better instincts even when the evidence was ambiguous. But many of us heard him and will never forget him.

【1】Why did Lee Kuan Yew choose to lead Singapore to be independent?

A. He intended to act as a kind of conscience to leaders around the globe.

B. He determined his people shouldn’t be subjected to Malaya anymore.

C. He had considerable confidence in the value of the city’s assets.

D. He wanted Singapore to be the most powerful country worldwide.

【2】From the underlined sentence in Paragraph2, we can know that ________.

A. Malaya expected Singapore to be powerful

B. Malaya had a desire to kick off Singapore

C. Malaya firmly believed Singapore would give in

D. Malaya didn’t think Singapore possessed independent spirit

【3】The fourth paragraph is organized to ________.

A. illustrate how advanced Singapore has been today

B. demonstrate Lee Kuan Yew attached great importance to the talents

C. prove what a crucial decision Lee Kuan Yew once made

D. show the tremendous impact Lee Kuan Yew had on Singapore

【4】Which of the following can best describe Lee Kuan Yew?

A. Stubborn and arbitrary

B. Aggressive and affectionate.

C. Demanding and bossy

D. Outspoken and humorous.

24、A typical lion tamer（驯兽师）in people’s mind is an entertainer holding a whip( 鞭) at a chair. The whip gets all of the attention, but it’s mostly for show. In reality, it’s the chair that does the important work. When a lion tamer holds a chair in front of the lion’s face, the lion tries to focus on all four legs of the chair at the same time. With its focus divided, the lion becomes confused and is unsure about what to do next. When faced with so many options, the lion chooses to freeze and wait instead of attacking the man holding the chair.

How often do you find yourself in the same position as the lion? How often do you have something you want to achieve (e.g. lose weight, start a business, travel more)—only to end up confused by all of the options in front of you and never make progress?

This upsets me to no end because while all the experts are busy debating about which option is best, the people who want to improve their lives are left confused by all of the conflicting information. The end result is that we feel like we can’t focus or that we’re focused on the wrong things, and so we take less action, make less progress, and stay the same when we could be improving.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Anytime you find the world waving a chair in your face, remember this: All you need to do is focus on one thing. You just need to get started. Starting before you feel ready is one of the habits of successful people. If you have somewhere you want to go, something you want to accomplish, someone you want to become…take immediate action. If you’re clear about where you want to go, the rest of the world will either help you get there or get out of the way.

【1】Why does the lion tamer use a chair?

A. To entertain the audience.

B. To show off his skills.

C. To get ready for a fight.

D. To trick the lion.

【2】In what sense are people similar to a lion facing a chair?

A. They feel puzzled over choices.

B. They hold on to the wrong things.

C. They find it hard to make changes.

D. They have to do something for show

【3】What is the author’s attitude towards the expert mentioned in Paragraph3?

A. Tolerant. B. Doubtful.

C. Respectful.     D. Supportive.

【4】When the world is “waving a chair in your face”, you’re advised to _____

A. wait for a better chance

B. break your old habits

C. make a quick decision

D. ask for clear guidance

25、Peter,a 5-year-old boy,showed such great interest in sea shells that he often picked them up with his 3-year-old sister, Shirley. For Peter, sea shells lay shinning on the _________beach, waiting for him, just like stars twinkling in the sky.

One day,the two were hanging about in a _________ when Peter found his younger sister was not _________ . He looked back and found Shirley _________ in front of a toy shop,with her eyes fastened on a beautiful doll.

Holding his younger sister's tiny hand, Peter entered the shop. He tiptoed(踮起脚尖）to _________ the doll and handed it to Shirley. The sister was very happy to hold tightly the doll.

Peter went to the _________ and asked the shopkeeper, “How much does this doll cost,Sir?”

The shopkeeper looked at the boy with interest, asking,“Well, what can you _________?”

Peter took out the money that was _________ for their breakfast, gave it to the shopkeeper and asked, “Sir, is it enough?”

Shaking his head slightly,he replied, “My boy, I am afraid it seems not enough. ”

The kids were so disappointed. Watching his sister's smile _________ ，Peter frowned.

Without hesitation, he __________the shells out of his pocket on the counter, and asked the shopkeeper nervously , “Is it enough now?” Without even counting them, the shopkeeper replied, “These are __________the cost. ” Saying so, he kept only two and returned the __________ shells and the money.

Peter left the shop with Shirley very happily,leaving an assistant in that shop at a loss .

He asked the shopkeeper, “Sir! You only charged them for 2 shells? !” The shopkeeper said with a smile, “For us these are shells, but for the boy they are __________. His love for his sister is the most precious. When he grows up, he will remember he __________ a doll for his sister with the shells. He will cherish love and warmth in life-cherish every little __________ sea shell in his heart. ”

【1】

A．peaceful

B．distant

C．restless

D．fearful

【2】

A．gallery

B．canteen

C．market

D．museum

【3】

A．in

B．around

C．away

D．over

【4】

A．engaged

B．stuck

C．absorbed

D．rooted

【5】

A．search for

B．reach for

C．stand for

D．struggle for

【6】

A．passage

B．doorway

C．cashier

D．counter

【7】

A．pay

B．charge

C．buy

D．take

【8】

A．donated

B．received

C．intended

D．identified

【9】

A．cutting up

B．fading away

C．taking over

D．breaking down

【10】

A．threw

B．cleared

C．emptied

D．dropped

【11】

A．far from

B．equal to

C．less than

D．more than

【12】

A．remaining

B．separate

C．extra

D．initial

【13】

A．gifts

B．treasures

C．efforts

D．materials

【14】

A．reserved

B．ordered

C．purchased

D．produced

【15】

A．natural

B．lovely

C．shining

D．colorful

26、假定你是高中生李华，你的笔友George对中国目前的地摊经济非常感兴趣，现向你询问相关情况。请你给他写一封回信。内容包括：

1.地摊经济的形式；

2.地摊经济的意义。

注意：

l）词数100左右：

2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇: 地摊经济street-stall economy，街边商贩: street vendor，路边摊: roadside booth

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