绵阳2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、An increasing number of people ________ the importance to physical exercise.

A. attach B. appreciate

C. combine D. permit

2、Scientists have come up with a theory for why time flies when you are having fun and when you are bored．

A. stops   B. falls

C. fades   D. drags

3、----Do you mind if I record your lecture?

----_______. Go ahead.

A. Never mind

B. No way

C. Not at all

D. No. You’d better not

4、It takes hundreds of years of plastic to _________, but much less time for paper.

A．pass away

B．turn out

C．set up

D．break down

5、—I wonder what makes him a good English teacher.

—He ________ as a volunteer in the UK for three years, which helps with his work a lot.

A. served   B. has served   C. serves   D. had served

6、Having experienced all kinds of hardships, he________ reached his destination.

A．unfortunately

B．eventually

C．generally

D．purposefully

7、Not only   his students to know more about modern science,but   hard to develop a curiosity about nature among them.

A. he wants; also he tries   B. does he want; he also tries

C. wants he; he also tries   D. does he want; does he try

8、I don’t think what Ms. Huang said just now can be reasonable, ________?

A．do I

B．is it

C．can I

D．did she

9、--- How did you go home after the party last night?

--- Well, there were no buses   we had to walk.

A. in case that   B. in order that

C. so that   D. now that

10、There come two buses. The former is very crowded, but there is much room in ________.

A．late

B．later

C．latter

D．the latter

11、I am going to see the manager tomorrow, ____ he will be back from New York.

A.when B.which C.in which D.on which

12、Tik Tok is an invention ______ can help people share photos, ideas and feelings easily.

A．whose

B．what

C．which

D．it

13、They have no idea at all ________.

A．where he has gone

B．where did he go

C．which place has he gone

D．where has he gone

14、The confirmed case in this building is said _________ to the hospital already, but residents there still need to stay indoors to avoid being infected.

A．to be sent

B．to have been sent

C．having been sent

D．sent

15、Many a child ________ the old man who often tells them stories every day.

A．surround

B．is surrounded

C．surrounds

D．are surrounding

16、Rescue workers are trying to find ways to get in touch with those________are in danger.

A．who

B．whom

C．whose

D．which

17、Nelson Mandela _________ his life to fighting for a free society________ all people live together in harmony.

A. devoted; which   B. spent; in which

C. devoted; in which   D. spent; where

18、---Hello, Sunshine Hotel. May I help you?

---Yes, I’d like to _____ a table for three tonight.

A.supply B.serve C.reserve D.preserve

19、Procrastination can often pose________to people’s ability________their goals successfully, which is evident, for example, in the fact that it is associated with receiving worse grades at school.

A．a question … of pursuing

B．an obstacle … to pursue

C．a dilemma … to pursue

D．a hindrance … to pursuing

20、With the development of society, many old customs are   .

A. dying away   B. dying out

C. dying off   D. dying down

21、He’s still not understood by his close friend although he has said sorry to him, _________?

A．hasn’t he

B．has he

C．isn’t he

D．is he

22、Your fluency in English gives you an advantage ________the other candidates for   the job.

A. over   B. than

C. with   D. for

23、_________, so we will go for an outing.

A．Being a fine day

B．As a fine day

C．It is a fine day

D．Because it is a fine day

24、Even to this day, Lincoln _________ as one of the most inspiring figures in the world.

A.regards B.has regarded C.regarding D.is regarded

25、This kind of fruit __________ a large amount of vitamin, ________ vitamin C.

A.included; including B.containing; included

C.contains; including D.includes; containing

26、Bad News for the Highly Intelligent

There are advantages to being smart. People who do well on IQ tests tend to be more successful in the classroom and the workplace. They also tend to live longer, healthier lives, and are less likely to experience negative life events.

【1】 In a study, Ruth Karpinski and her colleagues carried out a study on the members of Mensa, a high IQ society. The study covered mood disorders and anxiety disorders. Respondents were asked to report whether they had ever suffered from each disorder. The researchers compared the percentage of those who reported disorder to the national average and found that Mensa’s highly intelligent members were more likely to suffer from a range of serious disorders.

To explain their findings, Karpinski and his team bring up the hyper brain and hyper body theory. This theory holds that, for all of its advantages, being highly intelligent is associated with psychological and physiological “overexcitabilities”, or OE. 【2】This can include anything from an astonishing sound to conflict with another person. According to the theory, OEs are more common in highly intelligent people. A highly intelligent person may overanalyze a disapproving comment made by a boss, imagining negative outcomes that simply wouldn’t occur to someone less intelligent. 【3】

The results of this study must be interpreted (诠释) cautiously. Showing that a disorder is more common in a sample of people with high IQs than in the general population doesn’t prove that high intelligence is the cause of the disorder. 【4】All the same, the findings set the stage for research that promises to cast new light on the link between intelligence and health. One possibility is that associations between intelligence and health outcomes reflect pleiotropy (基因多效性), which occurs when a gene influences seemingly unrelated characteristics. 【5】 In a 2015 study, Rosalind Arden and her colleagues concluded that the association between IQ and living longer is mostly explained by genetic factors.   From a practical standpoint, this research may lead to insights about how to improve people’s psychological and physical well-being.

A．Now there’s some bad news for those smart people.

B．There is already some evidence to suggest that this is the case.

C．It is an unusually strong reaction to an environmental threat or abuse.

D．Scientists did many researches to understand the reasons behind the advantages.

E．That may cause the body’s stress response, which may make the person even more anxious.

F．It’s also possible that people who join Mensa differ from other people in ways other than just IQ.

G．They found that the differences between the respondents were seen for mood and anxiety disorders.

27、Volunteer with elephants in South Africa

Join a project to work with elephants, help do research and provide care for these giants that have been given a second chance in life. They say that an elephant never forgets, and your contribution will mean that these rescued elephants have a chance to live in a place as close to the wild as possible.

How long can I do?

Volunteers can join for 3-12 weeks on the main volunteer project. We also offer a one-week elephant volunteer experience for those with less time to spare. We would encourage volunteering for as long as you can.

What will I be doing?

As a volunteer, you will join the experts to care for 10 rescued elephants. These elephants come from difficult backgrounds, such as circuses (马戏团) and hunting farms, but happily they are now able to travel freely and in safety in the site. The elephants are never asked to behave in a manner that is not natural for them.

What do I need to know regarding COVID-19?

●All volunteers must be able to provide proof of a COVID-19 test ( taken within 72 hours before you start ).

●All volunteers are asked to wear face masks in public places.

●Volunteers will do a temperature and symptom (症状) screening, every day before starting their first shift.

【1】How long does a volunteer need to work on a main volunteer project at least?

A．One week.

B．Three weeks.

C．Twelve weeks.

D．Two years.

【2】What is prohibited according to the passage?

A．Preparing food for elephants.

B．Leading elephants’ action.

C．Performing elephant back riding.

D．Cleaning out the elephants’ sleeping areas.

【3】Regarding COVID-19, what must volunteers do?

A．Wear face masks in public places.

B．Wear face masks before working.

C．Do a temperature and symptom screening every other day.

D．Provide proof of a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours.

28、Amsterdam is most famous for its artistic heritage. This tradition is proudly on display in the Rijksmuseum (translates as State Museum). Once you’ve taken in all that has to offer, artists, history fens, and families shouldn’t pass up the chance to visit the Van Gogh Museum —containing around 700 paintings and drawings by Vincent and other artists, including Gauguin, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec.

Amsterdam is also home to the Anne Frank Museum, where Anne hid with her family during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. On a lighter note, taking a canal cruise through its extensive waterways is a rewarding way to see the Dutch capital.

Art lovers get their tickets at:

♦♦ The Van Gogh Museum Rijksmuseum Museum het Rembrandthuis

Food and drink

Cheese lovers love Amsterdam. You can find an excuse to eat cheese at any time of the day here. Gouda is Holland’s favorite, developing a more intense flavor the longer it’s aged. Find a selection at the markets, try a cheeseboard at dinner time, or just order cubes with mustard for dipping to accompany a drink. When you’re hungry for non-cheese food groups, you’ll find Michel in-starred restaurants, vegetarian, and organic restaurants that accompany an array of global cuisine. For old-fashioned and modern Dutch food, try these Amsterdam restaurants: Moeders, Haesje Claes, Loctje, Greetje, and De Silveren Spiegel.

Don’t leave without tasting:

♦♦ Patat (hot chips with toppings), Stroopwafel (waffle cookie), Chocomel (chocolate milk)

Amsterdam Fast Facts

Approximate flight times:

♦♦NYC/ New York 7 hours 20 minutes, Philadelphia 8 hours, Boston 7 hours

♦♦Miami 9 hours 45 minutes, Los Angeles 10 hours 15 minutes

【1】Where can visitors see Monet’s paintings?

A．Rijksmuseum.

B．The Van Gogh Museum.

C．Museum het Rembrandthuis.

D．The Anne Frank Museum.

【2】Which is the best choice for a cheese lover?

A．Gouda.

B．Patat.

C．Stroopwafel.

D．Chocomel.

【3】Who is this tour guide written for?

A．Germans.

B．Dutch men.

C．Frenchmen.

D．Americans.

29、Travelling around the world with children is difficult enough, while attempting it without using motorized transport is even more of challenge．Even so, Dario Schworer a 42-year-old climatologist and mountain guide, and his 33-year-old wife Sabine are on a journey to do just that．

The Swiss couple want to travel across the world's oceans and climb the highest mountain on every continent to promote Earth-friendly ways of life．

"We are collecting good examples of dealing with climate change and living in harmony with nature and we want to spread such ideas．" Schworer said．"We want to help people affected by global warming and to inspire children for the future．"

Recently after having spent three months teaching children in the Everest region, the couple want to show it is possible to travel through the world's climate zones using just human-power and forces of nature．

In the 47 countries they have visited they have collected 22 tons of trash, taught people in Ecuador how the sun's rays can be used to clean water and inspired a person in Chile to build a house on water with recycled plastic bottles as a foundation．They have also collected trash in the mountains of Nepal with school children．

So far they have communicated with 45,000 children from South America, Australia and Asia, giving presentations about the importance of recycling and using alternative energy like solar and wind power．

When they began their adventure in 2003 they had no children of their own．But since then two has become five: daughter Sabine is now five years old, Andri was born in Chile and baby Neo was born in Australia．

Initially the couple thought they would complete their travels in four years, but now, they believe it could take seven more．

"Since our belief is the need to respect nature, we travel only when conditions are good," Schworer said．

【1】Why do the Swiss couple travel around the world?

A. To inspire their children for the future．

B. To prove a travel without motorized transport．

C. To promote Earth-friendly ways of life．

D. To explore the secret of global warming．

【2】They did a lot during the travel except _____．

A. collect rubbish and waste

B. build a house with recycled plastic bottles

C. communicate with local children

D. show people how to use energy

【3】What's the meaning of the underlined word "Initially"?

A. At the beginning   B. In a way

C. In the end   D. On the whole

【4】The best title of the passage can be _____．

A. A Swiss family' journey across the world

B. Nature needs respecting and protecting

C. We have a long way to make a good travel

D. An eco-friendly adventure across the world

30、   I was running a few affairs in my car the other day. After a heavy rain, the sun was _________, the radio was playing, and I was singing along. The song was a _________ one and even my weak voice sounded good singing it. Then it happened, _________. The sweet sound of the music _________ and was replaced with the terrible _________ break.

I drove on while the announcer _________ talking. Gas prices were going _________again because of the competitive speculation (投机买卖) on Wall Street. The _________ for the Presidency was getting more and more _________ . Violent events had broken out when fans of a sports team had gone wild, __________ their team's championship. Finally, I could take no more and __________ the radio. In such a world. __________ seemed preferable to listening to anything else about the crazy, competitive-society we live in.

I slowed down as I entered a local town and watched the people as I drove by. A tall strong man was helping an elderly __________ out of a car and helping her __________ her walker so she could go into a local store by herself. A smiling woman was throwing birdseed __________into her backyard .A young man was walking along, carrying his two years old daughter safely in his arms. They __________ talked and laughed. I __________ too as I looked at all of this kindness. It felt like a glimpse of Heaven. The radio may have been off in my car, but in my heart I was still __________ .

In truth, this world could use a little more __________ and a lot less competition. Kindness makes us all __________ in this life. Kindness reminds us that we are all God's Children. Kindness shows us that we don't have to beat others in this world.

A．in

B．on

C．out

D．off

A．sad

B．dull

C．voiceless

D．joyous

A．still

B．but

C．however

D．therefore

A．began

B．ended

C．lasted

D．disturbed

A．news

B．advertisement

C．show

D．announcement

A．forbade

B．stopped

C．began

D．kept

A．higher

B．lower

C．dearer

D．cheaper

A．contest

B．match

C．battle

D．race

A．thrilling

B．amusing

C．unpleasant

D．violent

A．celebrating

B．winning

C．desiring

D．seeking

A．put down

B．turned on

C．dealt with

D．switched off

A．music

B．silence

C．news

D．nature

A．patient

B．man

C．fan

D．lady

A．position

B．station

C．carry

D．walk

A．emergently

B．seriously

C．carelessly

D．heavily

A．all

B．both

C．each

D．either

A．talked

B．laughed

C．sang

D．thought

A．beating

B．laughing

C．singing

D．homing

A．kindness

B．honesty

C．truth

D．feelings

A．competitors

B．helpers

C．winners

D．losers

31、选词填空，并翻译划线句子

A Night The Earth Didn't Sleep

On July 28，1976，a magnitude 7. 8 earthquake hit the sleeping city of Tangshan in northeastern China. The very large earthquake killed over 240, 000people，making it the deadliest earthquake of the twentieth century.

In a village outside of Tangshan，well water rose and fell three times the day before the earthquake.Water pipes throughout the area cracked and 【1】 .Animals also gave a warning that something was about to happen.Chickens and pigs were too nervous to eat. Mice ran around looking for a place to 【2】 .A goldfish began jumping wildly in its bowl.  Stranger Indeed.Many people reported seeing strange lights as well as hearing 【3】，which was described as louder than that of an airplane.

At 3:42 a. m. on July 28，over a million people lay sleeping.  As the earth began to shake，it seemed as if the world was 【4】.One-third of the nation felt it.In fifteen terrible seconds a large city lay in 【5】.Two-thirds of people died or were 【6】during the earthquake.Everywhere they looked nearly everything was destroyed.All of the city's hospitals，75%of its factories and buildings and 90% of its homes were gone. 【7】 were faced with no water，no food，and no electricity.People were shocked.Then，later that afternoon，another big quake which was almost as strong as the first one shook Tangshan.Some of the 【8】workers and doctors were trapped under the ruins.

All hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes，the army sent 150, 000 soldiers and thousands of people were helped. The army organized teams to 【9】 those who were trapped and to bury the dead.Workers built 【10】 for survivors whose homes had been destroyed.Fresh water was taken to the city by train，truck and plane. Though it took time，the entire city was rebuilt，earning Tangshan the name“Brave City of China.”

The very large earthquake killed over 240, 000 people，making it the deadliest earthquake of the twentieth century.

【11】

Everywhere they looked nearly everything was destroyed.

【12】

32、假定你是李华，你班上周举办了英语写字比赛（English handwriting contest）活动，请你为此活动写一个报道。

内容包括：

1.活动的形式；

2.活动的意义。

注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；

2.请按要求在答题卡的相应位置作答。

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