屏东2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、Every life has its ups and downs, but having a(n) ________ attitude to life has been found to be very important.

A.convenient B.optimistic C.impressive D.negative

2、— Why didn’t you try to finish the composition?

— I tried to, but ________ I could, the bell ran announcing the end of the examination.

A.until B.when

C.after D.before

3、Word came __________ Napoleon would come to inspect them.

A.when B.why C.how D.that

4、while digital technology represents a ______ for bridging geographic distance , highly skilled workers are increasingly crowding into cities.

A.canal B.channel C.course D.communication

5、— Why are you so upset, Doctor White?

— The project didn’t _________ as we expected. It was such a waste of time!

A.break out B.run out C.make out D.work out

6、_________ you are old enough to make your own judgement, you should start to pursue your career.

A．Even if

B．As though

C．Ever since

D．Now that

7、When I was talking, Mrs. Southern listened keenly, ______ breaking in with relevant questions.

A．eventually

B．repeatedly

C．occasionally

D．immediately

8、As the water comes from steam released during the cooking process it is already clean, but Mr Seal said it will be ______ an additional purification process before being reused.

A. put through   B. pulled up

C. got over   D. given out

9、A heavy sandstorm is going to envelop our city. It is unwise to have your car   .

A. wash   B. washed

C. washing   D. to wash

10、If Mike______the half-cooked food then, he would not be in hospital now.

A．had not had

B．did not have

C．does not have

D．has not had

11、______ the past year as an exchange student in Hong Kong, Linda is more independent now.

A. Spending     B. Spent

C. To spend   D. Having spent

12、You'd better check the train schedule______ .we have to take a train to Chengdu.

A. even if B. as if

C. incase D. as long as

13、Roger trained hard for the tournament for months, but unfortunately he had to _______ due to a knee injury.

A. pull out   B. work out

C. try out   D. give out

14、Even a small personal computer   store vast amounts of information.

A. might   B. can

C. ought to   D. has to

15、Going out is __________good means of relaxation. Would you like to go to______ park with me in the afternoon?

A. the ;the B. the; a   C. a; the   D. /；a

16、We won’t start the work until all the preparations _____.

A. are being made   B. will be made

C. have been made   D. had been made

17、Having the courage to be disliked does not mean that you can use your weaknesses as an ________ for not improving yourself.

A．capacity

B．excuse

C．passion

D．demand

18、—How do you like the idea of Web TV?

—It's a world of interactive TV programming, ______ anything wonderful can happen.

A.one which B.one where C.the one which D.the one where

19、— What do you think of The Wandering Earth?

— It’s really ________ wonderful movie.

A.a B.an C.the D./

20、A painting by Vincent Van Gogh was stolen on _______ would have been the Dutch master’s 167th birthday.

A．that

B．when

C．what

D．which

21、Art galleries are places in which artists can display all types of works of art, including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures,etc. 【1】 At the same time, however, each artwork must be protected from exposure to too much light since that can cause works to fade and therefore get ruined. 【2】

The most common form of lighting used to light up artwork is indoor spotlights on tracks attached to the ceiling near where the work is being displayed.【3】 It permits the lights to be moved more easily when the light patterns require adjusting. Recessed(嵌入的)lights in walls and ceilings can be useful so long as they are not fixed in place but can instead be easily moved to create ideal light patterns. Most art gallery directors state that a combination of tracked and recessed light equipment is ideal because the tracked lights focus directly on the artwork while the recessed lights are used on the nearby walls to provide a surrounding light source.【4】

How to angle the lights depends upon the height of the ceiling and the size of the artwork. Caution must be taken to avoid creating too many areas with shadows or to have the lights cause a glare on the artwork. Besides, the lights should not be bare bulbs burning directly on the artwork but should be made in some way to make the lighting softer. According to experts, low voltage(电压)bulbs are the best to use when lighting artwork.【5】 Thus artwork should be placed in a room where sunlight can’t directly hit it.

A．It can make the displays attractive.

B．Using tracked lighting is beneficial.

C．Light plays a key role in art galleries.

D．This light source can better improve the mood surrounding the work.

E．To better improve their appearance, the display area needs to be well lit.

F．Finding a happy medium between not enough light and too much of it requires considerable skill and experience.

G．Above all, natural light should be avoided since direct sunlight will damage artwork, particularly paintings,over time.

22、If you’re looking for some books to read, the following may be your best choices.

Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff

Douglas Rushkoff believes we are essentially social creatures, and that we achieve our greatest goals when we work together, not as individuals. However, he says today’s society is threatened by many elements that weaken our ability to connect. He calls on us to take action.

Climate-A New Story by Charles Eisenstein

With an entire chapter stating climate change, Charles Eisenstein advocates expanding our limited focus on carbon emissions to see the broader picture beyond our short-sighted and incomplete approach. He thinks rivers, forests and the creatures of nature are valuable in their own right, not simply for preventing a rise in temperature.

Who Can You Trust? by Rachel Botsman

In this book, Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history. She says we might have lost faith in many other people, but millions of people exchange digital currencies or find themselves trusting a robot. She says if we are to benefit from this shift, we must understand the mechanics of how trust is built, managed, lost and repaired in the digital age.

The Happiness Fantasy by Carl Cederstrom

Carl Cederstrom traces our present-day conception of happiness. He argues that happiness is now defined by a desire to experience physical pleasure. He says, however, there is a vision of the good life which promotes deeper engagement with the world. Guided by this more reasonable worldview, we will present ourselves with a new image.

【1】What does Team Human focus on?

A．Individuals’ ability.

B．Teamwork.

C．Social events.

D．Creatures.

【2】Who introduces climate change to readers?

A．Douglas Rushkoff.

B．Rachel Botsman.

C．Charles Eisenstein.

D．Carl Cederstrom.

【3】Which book calls on readers to attach importance to mental pleasure?

A．Team Human.

B．Climate-A New Story.

C．Who Can You Trust?

D．The Happiness Fantasy.

23、Explore Australia’s Top End on a Northern Territory camping tour through Kakadu, Katherine Gorge and Litchfield national parks. This five-day tour to the Top End’s three most popular national parks takes you hiking to waterfalls, swimming in rock pools and spotting crocodiles on a private wildlife cruise. Experience the Top End’s unique culture, spend evenings around the campfire and sleep under the stars at private campsites in a traditional Australian bedroll or a permanent safari tent. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people, ensuring a personalized experience with your guide, and operates seasonally from May to November.

Additional Information :

●Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

●There is a possibility of cancellation after confirming if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring , you will be offered an alternative or full refund（退款）.

●A moderate amount of walking is involved.

●Minimum age is 5 years.

●Please restrict luggage to 22 lbs（10 kg）. Excess luggage can be stored at your Darwin accommodation.

●Please bring hat, sunscreen, water bottle（1.5 liters）, walking shoes/boots and swimsuit.

●Take insect-resisting measures.

●All camping equipment provided including sleeping bag, pillow, pillow case, towel and sheet.

【1】The tour is most suitable for __________.

A．an old couple celebrating their gold wedding

B．a new father with his twin baby girls aged 2

C．an art student enthusiastic about ancient architecture

D．a photographer who enjoys outdoor activities

【2】In which case can you get a full refund?

A．You cancel 20 days before the scheduled time of the tour.

B．You refuse the alternative tour when yours is canceled.

C．You give up half way through tour due to the amount of walk.

D．You are not content with the service provided.

【3】To enjoy the tour, you should bring __________ with you.

A．as much luggage as you can

B．a comfortable sleeping bag for camping

C．a spray（喷剂）that keeps the insects away

D．a private safari tent and a pillow

24、Best Online Art Classes

New Masters Academy

Cost:$36 to $79 per month

Class Length:Varies;1 to 5+hours

Students can sign up for a free 7-day trial.

Access to more than 2,500 hours of streaming art instruction videos,

The community forum (论坛) lets students network and learn from each other.

New Masters Academy Courses range from art theory and drawing to painting, sculpture,and digital art. Classes are tailored to artists of every skill level. Beginner friendly lessons include color mixing, landscape painting, and portrait (肖像) painting classes.

Proko

Cost:Free,$85 to $139 per month

Class Length:Varies;5 minutes to 1+hours

Students can watch hundreds of free courses through the Proko website.

Excellent drawing courses include Anatomy of the Human Body, Figure Drawing Fundamentals, Portrait Drawing Fundamentals, and Art of Caricature.

Skillshare

Cost:$13.75 per month(billed as $165 annually)

Class Length:Varies;15 minutes to 7+hours

Skillshare features courses on everything from web development and graphic design to illustration, fine art, and painting. Students can explore a wide range of paint mediums,including watercolor, oil, and many others. This makes it an excellent option if you want to get into painting but aren’t sure where to start.

The Ceramic(陶瓷)School

Cost:$29 per month or $290 per year

Class Length:Varies;5 minutes to 2+hours

Students can choose from on-demand classes and live online workshops.

Membership offers unlimited access to workshop replays.

The Ceramic School is community-centered around ceramics. Individual courses and workshops cover introductory topics like wheel throwing for beginners and more advanced lessons like hand-constructing large ships and carving a double-walled vase.

【1】Which course offers a free trial period?

A．Proko.

B．Skillshare.

C．New Masters Academy.

D．The Ceramic School.

【2】Who will most probably choose Skillshare?

A．A student who wants to develop paint mediums.

B．A student who is looking for free art courses.

C．A student who is interested in modern art theory.

D．A student who is trying to decide what kind of art to learn.

【3】What privilege does a member of the Ceramic School have?

A．Enjoying a big discount.

B．Taking advanced courses.

C．Choosing on-demand classes.

D．Watching unlimited workshop replays.

25、It was 2002. It was suggested that I should learn to drive, so my father decided to teach me.

Easier said than done. The driving plan was quietly ________ after I almost crashed his car into a stone wall. My next ________ was in 2006. This time, the ________ was a very nice friend. But after three sessions, he ________. “I can’t teach you,” he said. “You have no ________ at all.” To be honest, that was ________ to me. Actually, I thought I was afraid of many things — thunderstorms, forest fires, bears, but these were not the ________ kind for driving.

Nine years later, I had a life partner — Graeme Gibson — and a baby. One day, Graeme got his ________ seriously bitten when he helped ________ a dog trapped in the wire fence. Even so, he had to drive himself to the hospital ________ due to my inability to drive.

This accident ________ me and awoke my enthusiasm for learning. “That’s it,” I said, “I’m learning to drive.” I must ________ myself to support and protect my family. This time, I ________ a professional with nerves of steel. Despite various ________, I got my license finally. I was pleased with myself: it seemed I now had the appropriate kind of fears. Learning to drive makes me a more grown-up and ________ adult.

【1】

A．dropped

B．replaced

C．made

D．revised

【2】

A．memory

B．move

C．plan

D．attempt

【3】

A．instructor

B．partner

C．adviser

D．operator

【4】

A．went down

B．gave up

C．turned off

D．made out

【5】

A．potential

B．ambition

C．fears

D．skills

【6】

A．humor

B．truth

C．news

D．disaster

【7】

A．aggressive

B．fierce

C．wrong

D．right

【8】

A．arm

B．leg

C．head

D．foot

【9】

A．cure

B．find

C．free

D．check

【10】

A．cold-hearted

B．one-handed

C．warm-blooded

D．red-eyed

【11】

A．motivated

B．convinced

C．destroyed

D．told

【12】

A．accompany

B．refresh

C．comfort

D．qualify

【13】

A．consulted

B．recognized

C．invited

D．hired

【14】

A．regrets

B．expectations

C．challenges

D．exams

【15】

A．curious

B．responsible

C．demanding

D．efficient

26、Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese.

你的朋友李华是启明中学的一位高一新生，最近他正在为住校还是走读举棋不定，因此，写信向你求助。假如你是王磊，就读于高三年级，以过来人的身份用英语给他写封回信。你的信必须包括以下内容:

1.就住校还是走读的选择提供你的建议；

2.说明你建议的理由。

(注：住校/走读：board/live at home)