果洛州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、Christmas is______ . Some preparations should be made to welcome it.

A.in the way B.on air C.in hand D.around the corner

2、The happy ________ of children playing in the garden disappears, and it is quiet again.

A． spot    B． view

C． scenery   D． scene

3、A young man from a wealthy family graduated from Beijing University and got a job as a pork seller, which________   a public heated debate.

A．set off

B．set about

C．set out

D．set aside

4、The police____to the spot____order immediately.

A.was sent; to keep B.were sent; keeping

C.was sent; keeping D.were sent; to keep

5、With globalization sweeping the world, learning foreign languages will become increasingly necessary if a country ________ economically.

A. will compete   B. is to compete

C. were to compete   D. competes

6、An advertiser might be trying to ________ customers into buying a product or a service of poor quality.

A. turn B. tune C. trouble D. trick

7、We have no doubt that if the students’ interest in the subject is motivated, they will ________ the challenge and commit more of their time and energy to their studies.

A. face up to.  B. keep pace with.

C. put up with. D. live up to

8、They use computers to keep the traffic _________ smoothly.

A. being run   B. run   C. to run   D. running

9、The school had promised to keep parents fully _____ about the conditions of their children at school．

A．inform B．informing

C．informed D．being informed

10、I thought we’d be late for the concert, ______ we ended up getting there ahead of time.

A.but B.or C.so D.for

11、—How come you were half an hour late for work this morning, Mike?

—_______My car broke down halfway.

A. Yes, so what? B. No, it’s not my fault

C. Well, who knows? D. Sorry, but I couldn’t help it.

12、It was 80 years before Christopher Columbus crossed the Atlantic________ Zheng He had sailed to East Africa.

A．when

B．after

C．since

D．that

13、With the exam ______ in ten minutes, they were asked to hand in their mobile phones．

A. taken place   B. taking place

C. having taken place   D. to take place

14、In our international engagement, we will uphold principles, promote justice and practice equality.   , we will advance and protect the rights and interests of developing countries.

A. As a result   B. In a sense

C. In particular       D. By choice

15、When you find peace within yourself，you become the type of person who can live______peace with others．

A．in B．by C．for D．on

16、Just like a voyage at sea, our life journey, _____ days are limited, is full of difficulties as well as opportunities

A．whose   B．that C．which   D．what

17、Nowadays, cycling, along with jogging and swimming, ________ as one of the best all-round forms of exercise.

A.is regarded B.regard C.are regard D.regards

18、As a ____in the field of genetic engineering, he is given all the credit for all the extra work.

A.pilot B.pepper C.pioneer D.photographer

19、The needle treatment ______ the ancient times has cured many diseases.

A．dated back to

B．dated from

C．that dated back to

D．that dates from

20、 They’ve moved to a different house_________their children can attend a better school.

A. in case   B. so long as

C. so that   D. even though

21、What Your Cat's Behavior is Trying to Communicate   

Why cats ignore you.

Cats are intelligent beings but they are also undeniably stubborn. When you call a cat's name, they will more likely ignore you altogether.【1】. It is actually because they just don't want to go to you. They like to show affection on their own terms and will come and say hello to you when they feel like it.

【2】

Cats love to interrupt whatever you are doing by lying across the area where you are working. Whether you have a book open or are typing away on your laptop, they won't hesitate to stamp on top. This is a cat's way of ordering you to stop whatever you are doing and to instead pay attention to them.

When your cat brings you gifts

At one point or another, every owner has to deal with their cat bringing a dead bird or mouse at their feet. Your cat is actually bringing you a gift. 【3】, it may be saying thank you for the care you give it.

How cats say "I love you"

Cats make a lot of gestures with their eyes to communicate. If a cat is staring at you, it most likely means that they are trying to get your attention. 【4】, they are telling you they love you.

When your cat scratches everything

Cats love scratching so much that they will tear up your new sofa. But why do they do this?

【5】. It feels good for them to scratch and it also deposits their scent and so it marks their territory.

A．When cats lift their tails

B．How cats demand attention

C．When your cat does this for you

D．If they look at you and blink slowly

E．Cats like to lie down on their backs and roll around

F．This is not because they do not understand their name

G．It is usually to remove the uncomfortable dead layer of their claws

22、According to a new study, human noise is a “major global pollutant” that harms a wider range of animal life than we tend to think. Published in the journal Biology Letters, the study suggests noise pollution not only harms lots of animals, but also threatens the survival of more than 100 different species.

Lots of species rely on sound for communication, for example, including many amphibians, birds, insects and mammals which use sound for vital business like finding mates or warning about predators (捕猎者). If noise pollution drowns out enough of these messages. it can threaten survival and the stability of their populations.

On the other hand, noise pollution can make it harder for some predators to find food Bats and owls rely on sound to hunt, for instance, which may not work if noise pollution drowns out the sounds of their prey like insects and mice. Even if noise pollution is mild, it might still force them to spend more time and energy searching for food, which could be enough to cause a decline.

Noise pollution is a well-known risk for whales and dolphins, but it threatens other sea animals, too. The researchers cite fish larvae, which are easily drawn to the sounds of coral reefs (珊瑚礁). This is how they find suitable habitats, but if their journey features too much noise from ships and other human sources, more fish larvae may get lost or move into wrong reefs, potentially reducing their lifespan.

Similarly, noise pollution influences the way animals migrate (迁徙), which in turn can have chain effects for ecosystems along migration routes. Some migrating birds avoid areas with noise pollution, the researchers note, which may change not only where they travel, but also where they establish long-term homes and raise their young. Many ecosystems and non-migrating species have come to depend on the arrival of migrating birds, and many others may be unprepared for their sudden absence, so this could cause a series of ecological changes.

“Noise must be considered as a global pollutant and we need to develop strategies to protect animals from noise for their livelihoods,” says Kunc, the lead author of the study.

【1】What is the new study mainly about?

A．The sources of noise pollution.

B．The dangers of noise pollution to animals.

C．Why people should lower noise levels.

D．How animals deal with noise pollution.

【2】What can we infer about bats and owls from paragraph 3?

A．They are very sensitive to sound.

B．Their hunting abilities are weakening.

C．They are easily attracted by sounds.

D．Their populations are sharply declining.

【3】How may noise pollution affect migrating animals?

A．They may abandon their young.

B．They may give up their migration.

C．They may change their migration routes.

D．They may develop new eating habits.

【4】Which of the following may Kunc agree with?

A．Measures must be taken to reduce noise pollution.

B．Noise pollution affects the way animals reproduce.

C．Migrating animals will die out due to noise pollution.

D．Nature reserves should be built to stop the loss of habitats.

23、Clothes were once used until they fell apart-repaired and sewed to be re-used, ending their lives as dishcloths. Not today. Clothing, footwear and upholstered furniture are increasingly frequently bought, thrown away and replaced with new fashions, which are themselves soon abandoned and replaced.

‘Fast fashion’ is so called partly because the fashion industry now releases new lines every week, when historically this happened four times a year. Today, fashion brands(品牌)produce almost twice the amount of clothing that they did in 2000. But incredibly, more than 50 billion clothes are deserted within a year of being made.

The trend is having an astonishing environmental impact. Take water. The fashion industry, one of the world’s largest users of water, consumes anywhere from 20 trillion to 200 trillion litres every year. Besides, plastic fibres are released when we wash polyester(聚酯纤维)and other polymer-based textiles(纺织物), and make up between 20% and 35% of the microplastics choking the oceans. Added to this are specific chemicals used to make fabrics dirt resistant and the pesticides required to protect crops such as cotton.

Change is badly needed, but will require the fashion industry to work harder to embrace more of what is known as the circular economy. That will involve at least two things: refocusing on making things that last, and so encouraging reuse; and more rapidly expanding the technologies for sustainable manufacturing(制造)processes, especially recycling. There is work to be done for researchers on improving and expanding textiles recycling. Most used textiles go to landfill(废物填埋场), in part because there are relatively few systems that collect, recycle and reuse materials. Such recycling requires the manual separation of fibres, as well as buttons and zips. Different fibres are not easy to identify by eye, and overall such manual processes are time-consuming. Machinery is being developed that can help. Technologies also exist to recycle used fibres chemically and to create high-quality fibres that can be reused in clothing. But these are nowhere near the scale(规模)needed. Another challenge for researchers is to work out how to get consumers and manufacturers to change their behaviour.

Small steps are good, but big changes are needed. The shameful environmental cost of a new cupboard needs to be tackled immediately, at scale, with style.

【1】What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?

A．Clothes should be used until they fall apart.

B．Fashion brands are replaced with new ones frequently.

C．Fast fashion leads to a significant increase in fashion waste.

D．Fashion brands produce twice more clothing than necessary.

【2】According to the author, what does the circular economy focus on?

A．Improving the production of natural textiles.

B．Studying how fast fashion affects the environment.

C．Releasing new lines four times a year instead of every week.

D．Making durable things and expanding the technologies for recycling.

【3】What can you infer from the passage?

A．Consumers are fond of chemically recycled fibres.

B．Systems that collect, recycle and reuse are insufficient.

C．Manual separation of fibres is preferred by manufacturers.

D．Environment damage is mainly caused by using chemicals.

【4】What does the author think of the future of fashion industry?

A．Big changes are needed to follow fashion styles.

B．Huge steps should be taken for the needs of consumers.

C．More should be done to deal with the heavy environmental cost.

D．Consumers and manufacturers will change their behaviour immediately.

24、A Hong Kong Disneyland park admission ticket is your passport to a full day of magical adventures. Learn the ways to buy your tickets now.

Three types of 1-day ticket are available:

Free admission for Child aged under 3.

Book Online Now

Purchase tickets conveniently through our website, then pick up your tickets starting from 1 hour after you have purchased online.

Purchase Tickets Directly at Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express

You can purchase tickets at the Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express, conveniently located at the MTR Hong Kong Station. Open from 9:00 am — 8:00 pm on Mondays to Fridays and from 9:00 am — 5:00 pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Purchase 2 Park Tickets at one of the following locations and receive a FREE limited-edition Disney gift:

★ Avenue of Stars Kiosks

You can purchase tickets at Avenue of Stars Kiosks in Tsim Sha Tsui. Open daily from 9:00 am — 10:30 pm.

★ Asia World-Expo Box Office

You can purchase tickets at Asia World-Expo Box Office. Open Mondays to Fridays from 10:00 am — 6:00 pm.

Reserve Tickets for Hotel Guest

As a hotel Guest of Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Hollywood Hotel, Park tickets are reserved for your purchase at front desk. Open daily from 9:00 am — 8:00 pm.

Buy at Hong Kong Disneyland Main Entrance

Guests can purchase tickets on the day of their visit at the Main Entrance Ticket Booths or Guest Relations Windows. Open daily from 30 minutes before Park opening until Park closes.

【1】In which place can you get a free gift for buying two tickets?

A. Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express.

B. Disney’s Hollywood Hotel.

C. Hong Kong Disneyland main Entrance.

D. Asia World-Expo Box Office.

【2】For a young couple with a 2-year-old kid spending a day in the park, they have to pay at least ________.

A. HK$499   B. HK$854    C.  HK$998      D. HK$1353

【3】To buy tickets at Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express on Sundays, you have to get there before ________.

A. 10:30 pm   B. 6:00 pm    C. 5:00 pm      D. 8:00 pm

25、   Not many 17-year-old girls know how to solder（焊）copper pipes together or light a pilot light. These are_____I’ve learned as an assistant to my______in his plumbing（管道）business.

My summer job deals with_______that constantly arise physical and mental discomfort, and the work______an attitude of determination and patience that I frequently struggle to adopt.

Each morning, I______myself into large-thick men’s jeans most girls would______to wear and climb into the plumber truck. As my classmates begin their_____babysitting, or selling groceries, my dad and I carry_____toolboxes and work in the dark basements. I often get ______in messy storage boxes looking for the water meter. Nothing around is beautiful or tidy.

Sometimes I______why I stand the dust and sweat when I could be in my air-conditioned house doing summer homework. Yet as much as I_______the mess of plumbing. I look down upon myself for being so easily annoyed by disorder.______, the world was built by people willing to get their hands_______.

Five such summers have______me that the messy parts of people’s houses______the messy parts of their lives. As I learn to_____the mess, I also learn to handle the_____and contradictions in my adolescence. Life is a process of accepting_______and learning to put it in order. Plumbing work is no different. You can see it in each newly soldered group of copper pipes. And when customers express______, I understand that, in a small way, we bring______to their lives.

【1】A.manners B.skills C.facts D.rules

【2】A.brother B.dad C.teacher D.friend

【3】A.messes B.customers C.noises D.exercises

【4】A.offers B.develops C.demands D.lacks

【5】A.wrestle B.lower C.squeeze D.hide

【6】A.need B.expect C.refuse D.choose

【7】A.shifts B.studies C.meetings D.travels

【8】A.fancy B.small C.expensive D.heavy

【9】A.injured B.absorbed C.lost D.interested

【10】A.know B.question C.imagine D.remember

【11】A.see B.clean C.hate D.create

【12】A.Or rather B.At least C.After all D.In addition

【13】A.full B.dirty C.firm D.free

【14】A.taught B.promised C.advised D.guaranteed

【15】A.examine B.divide C.reduce D.reflect

【16】A.sort out B.care about C.hunt for D.give up

【17】A.arrangements B.uncertainties C.competitions D.expectations

【18】A.failure B.help C.change D.chaos

【19】A.sympathy B.suspicion C.disapproval D.appreciation

【20】A.peace B.success C.wonder D.order

26、2014年全国发生数起严重的校园暴力事件，某中学高三8班围绕校园安全问题召开主题班会。假定你是班长李华，以“How to protect ourselves in campus violence”为标题写一篇发言稿，主要包括如下内容：

1．校园暴力事件已引起广泛关注。

2．要求每个学生都学习相关知识，增强自身防范能力。

3．遇到校园暴力时要采取适当措施，包括：保持冷静，判断清楚自己的处境和可能的危险；尽一切可能避免人身伤害；及时报警。

注意：1．词数120左右；开头和结尾已为你写好，但不计入总词数。

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

参考词汇：增强—enhance

How to protect ourselves in campus violence

Dear friends,

This year, some seriously violent incidents happened in campus, resulting in very bad results.

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That’s all. Thank you!