恩施州2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、A soccer player should not ________ to fall down even if it helps his/her team. You should never cheat.

A．pretend

B．run

C．skate

D．move

E．control

2、With the kind boy ________ the way, we found the park soon.

A．leads 

B．to lead 

C．led

D．leading

3、We all like James because he is a man ________ everybody thinks is pleasant ______ .

A. who; to be got along with   B. whom, to get along with

C. who; to get along with   D. whom; to be got along with

4、His technique has developed to the point _____he can repair many of the electrically powered farm machines.

A．when

B．that

C．where

D．which

5、 Either the guides or the team leader ________ looking after the students then.

A. are B. were C. is   D. was

6、People who are not vaccinated are more ______ to be infected by COVID-19.

A．possible

B．probable

C．potential

D．likely

7、Even nowadays some schools in many poor rural places still have no _____ to computers for the latest information.

A. approach   B. ability

C. access   D. need

8、History is my favorite subject. So I think I’ll __________ physics and chemistry when I reach Senior II.

A. stop   B. drop

C. desert   D. leave

9、Vocabulary is the __________ of English learning.

A. feedback   B. fundamental

C. reservation   D. gesture

10、Nowadays good things _____ to save wildlife in Tibet and many other places with the joint efforts of the government and society.

A.have done B.are being done

C.are doing D.will be done

11、The flowers ________sweet in the garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature.

A．to smell

B．smelling

C．smelt

D．to be smelt

12、She is such a good girl _____ we all like.

A. whom B. as C. that D. who

13、During the trip to London, what left me the deepest ______ was St. Paul’s Cathedral built many years ago.

A．impression

B．panic

C．resource

D．impact

14、Where was __________ you met with the famous scientist?

A.it that B.it C.the place D.there

15、Bob got a job in a firm   most famous product is chocolate.

A. which   B. whose

C. its   D. in which

16、The job is ________to me because I've little experience. However, it is also ________.

A．challenging; rewarding

B．challenged; rewarded

C．challenging; rewarded

D．challenged; rewarding

17、I don’t believe you. What you said just doesn’t ______.

A. make an impression

B. make sense

C. come as a surprise

D. go on

18、________ lack of experience with a task of that scale, she was far from being a failure.

A．Except for

B．Although

C．Despite

D．Even though

19、The host family treated me as though I ______ a member of the family while I  was studying in France.

A. am   B. were

C. would   D. should be

20、Since he has gone _______ a lot of hardship, he looks older than his real age.

A. over   B. out

C. on   D. through

21、— Did you plan to meet here? — No, we met ________.

A. by mistake   B. by accident

C. by the way   D. with chance

22、Please pay attention because this information ______ all of you.

A．is concerned about

B．concerns

C．concerns about

D．is concerned

23、She will write to you as soon as she________to Guangzhou.

A．got

B．will get

C．gets

D．get

24、Some students go to school________bike every day.

A．with

B．by

C．on

D．at

25、Don’t let such an unimportant matter as this come between us _____ we can concentrate on the major issue.

A. so that B. in case

C. because   D. on condition that

26、The US teenager Thomas Cheatham had planned to study Latin during his time at-Hebron High School in Texas. However, when he learned that the school district was going to offer a Mandarin(普通话) class, he quickly changed his mind.

“I thought Mandarin would be more beneficial than Latin,” said Cheatham, who is now in his second year of studying the language. He speaks Mandarin to order food at Chinese restaurants and can read social media posts from his Chinese-speaking friends.

While it is a difficult language to master, the high school junior, who plans to study computer engineering, thinks it will be important for his career. “Chinese is a good language to know, especially with China becoming a growing power,” he said.

Many experts agree that proficiency in a language spoken by more than a billion people worldwide will give American students an edge in the global economy. “People are looking at China as our next economic competitor, and interest in Mandarin is growing fast,” said Marty Abbott, executive director of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. “We’re seeing it in all parts of the country.”

Abbott estimates that as many as 100,000 students are now studying Mandarin throughout the US, in public and private schools. She said the US government has designated(指定) Mandarin as a “critical need” language and provided professional development programs for teachers. “Our government wants to increase our language competency for national security(安全) and economic competitiveness,” Abbott said.

At the same time, the Chinese government is spreading knowledge of the Chinese language and culture through Confucius Institutes established in many US states. For example, the Confucius Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas has been the home of a Confucius Institute for 10 years. It sponsors(赞助) Confucius Classrooms at 21 local public and private schools, where tens of thousands of students are learning Mandarin.

【1】Thomas Cheatham decided to study Mandarin instead of Latin because the thought______.

A．Mandarin was easier to learn than Latin

B．Mandarin might help him learn more about Chinese food.

C．Mandarin could enable him to make more friends online

D．Mandarin could have more advantages in his future career

【2】The underlined word “proficiency” in Paragraph 4 probably. means“________”.

A．strong interest

B．great skill

C．lack of practice

D．a level of difficulty

【3】Which of the statements below is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Americans are considering China as a great economic competitor.

B．Chinese is the most popular second language in the US.

C．American students are only studying Chinese in public schools.

D．The Confucius Institute at the University of Texas is the first one in the US.

【4】What is the main idea of the article?

A．The rising popularity of Mandarin among American students.

B．The influence of China’s growing power on Americans.

C．The benefits of learning Mandarin for Americans.

D．How Confucius Institutes in the US help promote Mandarin.

27、Are you preparing for a big test? If so, you may want to play some basketball in between hitting the books. Doctors are starting to find more and more information that suggests a connection between exercise and brain development. Judy Cameron, a scientist at Oregon Health and Science University, studies brain development. According to her research, it seems that exercise can make blood vessels (血管), including those in the brain, stronger and more fully developed. Dr Cameron claims this allows people who exercise to concentrate better. She says, “ While we already know that exercise is good for the heart, exercise can really cause physical changes in the brain.”

The effects of exercise on brain development can even be seen in babies. Babies who do activities that require a lot of movement and physical activity show greater brain development than babies who are less physically active. With babies, even a little movement can show big results. Margaret Barnes, a pediatrician (儿科医生), believes in the importance of exercise. She thinks that many learning disabilities that children have in elementary school or high school can be traced back to a lack of movement as babies. “Babies need movement that stimulates their five senses. They need to establish a connection between motion and memory. In this way, as they get older, children will begin to associate physical activity with higher learning,” says Margaret.

Older people can beef up (加强) their brain as well. Scientists from 11 universities studied a group of seniors ranging in age from 70 to 79. Their study showed a short-term memory increase of up to 40 percent after exercising just three hours a week. The exercise does not have to be very difficult, but it does have to increase the heart rate. Also, just like the motion for babies, exercise for older people should involve some complexity (复杂). Learning some new skills or motions, such as with yoga or tai chi, helps open up memory paths in the brain that may not have used for a long time.

For most people, any type of physical activity that increases the heart rate is helpful. The main goal is to increase the brain’s flow of blood. And your brain can benefit from as little as three hours of exercise a week.

【1】The passage is mainly about ________.

A．how to exercise

B．how exercise helps the brain

C．how to get good scores in a test

D．how the brain can change

【2】According to the passage, what is the connection between exercise and brain development?

A．Exercise makes us active

B．The brain needs special mental exercise

C．The more exercise, the bigger the brain

D．Physical exercise keeps the brain in a better condition.

【3】The least amount of exercise required to gain any benefit is ________.

A．Three hours per week

B．Forty hours per week

C．Three hours per day

D．Forty hours per month

【4】Why does the author think that yoga is fit for seniors?

A．It is easy to learn.

B．It can be done in groups.

C．It does not increase the heart rate.

D．It involves learning new motions

28、   A new study in the journal of Tourism Analysis shows frequent travelers are happier with their lives than people who don't travel at all.

Chun-Chu Chen, an assistant professor at Washington State University, conducted a survey to find out why some individuals travel more frequently than others and whether or not travel and tourism experiences have a lasting effect on happiness and wellness.

Additionally, participants in the survey who reported regularly traveling at least 75 miles away from home also reported being about 7% happier when asked about their overall well-being than those who reported traveling very rarely or not at all. The results of his analysis show individuals who pay more attention to tourism-related information and frequently discuss their travel plans with friends are more likely to go on regular vacations than those who aren’t constantly thinking about their next trip.

“While things like work, family life and friends play a bigger role in overall reports of well-being. The accumulation (积累) of travel experiences’ does appear to have a small yet noticeable effect on self-reported life satisfaction,” Chen said.

Participants in the study were asked about the importance of travel in their lives, how much time they spent looking into 'and planning future vacations, and how many trips they went on over a year. They were also asked about their life satisfaction. Out of the 500 survey participants, a little over half reported going on more than four pleasure trips a year. Only 7% of respondents did not take any vacations.

As travel restrictions (限制) due to COVID-19 pandemic begin to relax in the future, the research could. have important effects on both tourists and the tourism industry. Based on the results of the study, Chen said travel companies, resorts and even airlines, could launch social media campaigns, such as creating signs about the scientific benefits of vacation, to spark people’s interest in discussing their opinions about travel.

【1】What is the benefit of frequent travelling according to the study?

A．Getting more tourism information.

B．Making more friends.

C．Bettering tourism industry.

D．Improving one's well-being.

【2】What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about?

A．Why the professor carried out the study.

B．How the participants felt about the survey.

C．What the participants were interviewed about.

D．What the participants panned to do in the future.

【3】What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Tourism industry should improve their service.

B．The results of the study will benefit tourism industry.

C．COVID-19 pandemic will be more serious in the future.

D．People will live a happier life after COVID-19 pandemic.

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Travel more and be happier

B．Make good use of travelling

C．Prepare for the tourism development

D．Make travel plans with friends

29、Who could have imagined that a treadmill（跑步机）on wheels would one day become a thing?!? Lopifit is an unusual means of transportation that allows you to power an electric bicycle by walking on a treadmill.

Lopifit founder Bruin Bergmeester says it all started when he asked himself the question “How can I use a treadmill outdoors?” He finally came up with a new design, adding an electric motor, and the Lopifit was born. It’s similar to an electric bicycle in that the motor only works when the rider puts power in as well. The Lopifit senses when you walk on the treadmill and uses the motor to turn a drive chain at the back of the treadmill, helping you reach a top speed of 17 miles per hour.

To use the Lopifit, simply turn on the battery（电池）and use your foot to slide the treadmill backwards and start the motor. Then get on and enjoy the ride! If you need speed, just walk on the treadmill, and if you want to coast（惯性滑行）, all you have to do is stay still and admire the view. To stop, you have two hand breaks.

The Lopifit first hit the streets in 2014 and, unsurprisingly, became a hit overnight. That was actually quite challenging for the company, because it started getting calls for orders, but it was nowhere near ready for mass production. The unique treadmill bicycle could be bought this year, and Lopifit is struggling to keep up with demand, although the price is up to $2,115.

Some people consider this means of transportation stupid and unnecessary, although there is a very loyal fan-base of so-called Lopifitters. They simply believe that if you’re going to walk, you might as well do it the old-fashioned way.

But the Lopifit does have the special advantage of helping you “walk” really fast without much effort, or walking at cycling speed, if you will.

【1】Lopifit is an electric bicycle which ________.

A. can be powered by the drive chain

B. can work without an electric motor

C. works when you walk on the treadmill

D. stops when you slide the treadmill forward

【2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. The design of a Lopifit.   B. The function of a Lopifit.

C. The structure of a Lopifit.   D. The operation of a Lopifit.

【3】What is probably the author’s attitude towards Lopifit?

A. Confident.   B. Concerned.

C. Curious.   D. Doubtful.

30、A sudden illness took away most of Rebecca’s hearing when she was only six years old. Afterwards, she says her _________ went too. Unable to _________, she struggled to communicate with the great help of her family and friends. Rebecca felt lonely, but she did not _________ herself. She says her biggest concern was _________ to live like a normal person. She taught herself to read lips, and learned to speak confidently without being able to hear herself. _________, she found the right place to flourish (茁壮成长).

Today, working at the Qetan Sewing Center, Rebecca rediscovered something she greatly _________: a sense of belonging. “The center has a really _________ impact on me in terms of being able to meet people. The environment is _________, which helps you move forward,” says Rebecca.

Better still, Rebecca has also found a professional outlet. “I’ve always been _________ the arts. Drawing and logo design are major parts of our work. I __________ this very much,” she says.

Rebecca says her __________ of self-discovery is not yet over. Every day, she is seeking to __________ herself. “Open your mind to the __________. Take notice of the __________ that you must take to achieve your goals. Keep an eye on your future.”

The way that Rebecca lives her life demonstrates this idea that you can __________ your goals as long as you stay focused.

【1】

A．pressure

B．happiness

C．pains

D．sadness

【2】

A．walk

B．see

C．speak

D．listen

【3】

A．pity

B．change

C．blame

D．fool

【4】

A．whether

B．why

C．how

D．where

【5】

A．Finally

B．Immediately

C．Actually

D．Certainly

【6】

A．greeted

B．missed

C．considered

D．gathered

【7】

A．positive

B．similar

C．limited

D．stressful

【8】

A．different

B．supportive

C．clean

D．safe

【9】

A．satisfied with

B．responsible for

C．interested in

D．fed up

【10】

A．hate

B．defeat

C．understand

D．like

【11】

A．feature

B．leisure

C．journey

D．business

【12】

A．improve

B．express

C．quit

D．remember

【13】

A．truth

B．choices

C．program

D．possibilities

【14】

A．conditions

B．opinions

C．actions

D．advantages

【15】

A．forget

B．achieve

C．remove

D．update

31、课本原文填空。

When she was five years old, Lin Qiaozhi was deeply affected by her mother's death. At age 18, she chose to study medicine instead of following the traditional path of 【1】 (marry) like the majority of girls. Eight years later, Lin graduated from Peking Union Medical College(PUMC). She        【2】 (immediate)became the first woman ever to be hired as a resident physician in the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Within six months, she was named a chief resident physician, a position that usually took four years to achieve.

After working for a few years, she was sent to study in Europe and then, in the US. She greatly impressed her American 【3】 (同事)and they invited her to stay. However, she 【4】 (拒绝)the offer. In 1941, Dr Lin became the first Chinese woman ever 【5】 (appoint) director of the OB-GYN department of the PUMC Hospital. Dr Lin opened a private 【6】 (诊所)to help people in need and charged very low 【7】 (费用) and often reduced costs for poor patients. At times she was even seen 【8】 (ride) a donkey to faraway villages to provide medical care.

The new People's Republic of China saw Dr Lin Qiaozhi playing a key role. In 1954, she        【9】(elect) to the first National People's Congress and held many important positions.

Though she never married, she was known as the “mother of ten thousand babies”, having delivered over 50, 000 babies in her lifetime. And she didn't 【10】 (退休)until the day she died.

32、假定你是李华，你的新西兰笔友Terry暑假要来中国旅游，并顺便拜访你。近日他发邮件向你询问潍坊的有关情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：

1. 交通方式：飞机、高铁（北京一潍坊）；

2. 潍坊简介：位于山东省中部、历史文化名城、国际风筝都、地方名吃（如和乐）等。

注意： 1. 词数100左右；

2. 开头已给出，不计入总词数。

参考词汇：高铁high-sped railway  和乐Hele noodles

Dear Terry,

I’m glad to know that you are coming to China this summer vacation.

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Yours,

Li Hua