来宾2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、— Actually,you hurt Mary yesterday.

— Sorry,I didn't mean to be so___________.

A.ambitious B.abrupt C.awkward D.allergic

2、 Over 1.8 million of Hong Kong’s residents have sent out a clear message against the movement ______ they want an end to disorders and a return to normal life.

A. what B. that   C. which D. where

3、The massive appeal of China’ s online literature has also ________ its reach to millions of readers worldwide.

A.evolved B.slipped C.extended D.shaped

4、Bob was trying to ________ that he knew the famous singer who would perform in our city.

A. let out B. lay out

C. figure out D. make out

5、Believe it or not, some English idioms are very difficult to understand ______ you know the meaning of each word.

A.as if B.in case C.now that D.even if

6、These remarkable findings suggest the elephants have ________ a memory capacity to make distinctions between human voices.

A. built up   B. packed up   C. brought up     D. took up

7、Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, has inspired the imagination and creativity of generations around the world since it ______ into different languages.

A．translated

B．has translated

C．was translated

D．has been translated

8、Long-term ______ to domestic and foreign classics has made him so knowledgeable.

A. resistance   B. submission   C. admission   D. exposure

9、It’s really exciting to imagine my future when I____ a new life at university.

A.would experience B.have experienced

C.will be experiencing D.experienced

10、As I opened my eyes, in ______ direction I looked, I could see smiling, peaceful, calm and content faces.

A. whatever B. however C. whichever D. wherever

11、 ______ from this point, the problem presents no easy solution.

A. See B. To see C. Seen   D. Seeing

12、This restaurant has become popular for its wide ______ of foods that suit all tastes and pockets.

A.production B.offer

C.range D.division

13、_______ the website of the Fire Department in your city, and you will learn a lot about Firefighting.

A．Having searched

B．To search

C．Searching

D．Search

14、Fear of failure is ______ holds people back from achieving their dreams and acting on their great ideas.

A. whether   B. which   C. that   D. what

15、After the actor was caught taking drugs, all the scenes in which he appeared in the film were___.

A.cut out B.cut down C.cut up D.cut off

16、We know you care about your home and family. ________ you wouldn't be reading Ideal Home.

A．Therefore

B．Otherwise

C．Instead

D．Meanwhile

17、 Experts and teachers all think that failure is not ________ a bad thing to some extent.

A. greatly   B. necessarily   C. definitely D. extremely

18、I think of my countless failures and how they’ve contributed________ to making me what I am nowadays.

A．regularly

B．considerably

C．equally

D．deliberately

19、I guess there's little chance that we can manage to change the present situation worldwide_____, it is important that we try our best.

A.Furthermore B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Nevertheless

20、It is said that the only survivor in the car crash was badly injured. However, somehow the doctors managed to help him ______.

A. pull through B. put through C. look through D. break through

21、Researchers have recently discovered that gut bacteria (肠道细菌) that grow within our body helps the brain build important social skills.

According to a paper published in PLOS Biology in November, zebra fish were used as research subjects to test how a lack of bacteria could affect social skills. Zebra fish are social animals as even 2-week-old fish start to hang out in groups of four to twelve.

The experiment started with making a group of fish “bacteria-free” through their diet. The other group were injected with a healthy mix of gut bacteria after they were hatched. About 15 days later, the second group began swimming in groups while the “bacteria-free” group “shockingly, didn’t,” Judith Eisen, a co-author of the new research, said to Quanta Magazine.

The team then examined the fish’s brains, discovering obvious differences between the two groups. The ones who lacked the gut bacteria had more interconnections among the neurons (神经元) in their brains in charge of social behavior, and social neurons were seen to have overgrown. This made the fish more cautious in social situations.

Scientists said that the bacteria might release a special chemical that crosses the bloodbrain barrier to reach the brain directly. Although the experiments were only on fish, the findings can theoretically be applied to humans. The team wishes to explore how gut bacteria affects the human brain in the future, which may lead to solutions to mental health problems.

Perhaps many people who claim that they have “social phobia (社交恐惧症)” can blame their guts. However, social phobia, or social anxiety disorder, can be a serious illness if overlooked. According to the National Health Service in the UK it is more than shyness but instead a constant fear of social situations. Patients may experience panic attacks which are an overwhelming fear and anxiety that last for a few minutes.

【1】What does the research focus on?

A．The growth of gut bacteria.

B．The way zebra fish build social skills.

C．The influencing factors of social behavior.

D．The link between gut bacteria and social behavior.

【2】What was found in the experiment?

A．The two groups of zebra fish became different in size.

B．The bacteria-free zebra fish swam in groups.

C．The zebra fish injected with gut bacteria were quieter.

D．The zebra fish with gut bacteria swam in groups.

【3】How do scientists feel about their findings?

A．Positive.

B．Disappointed.

C．Doubtful.

D．Concerned.

【4】Which is true about “social phobia” according to the last paragraph?

A．It will result in gut problems.

B．It is a severe illness.

C．It may cause panic.

D．It is all about shyness.

22、Elaine's Etiquette (礼节) Classes

Teddy Bear Tea Party

This tea party is great for preschool boys and girls! Children can bring their favorite teddy bear, doll or action figure to attend the party! With songs and role-play, children will learn their first steps to proper manners!

Course Description

·Pre-schoolers

·Al-hour presentation

·$10 per student

·Includes dessert, fruit and lemonade

Etiquette Advantage Course

We’re excited to announce our new youth course, “The Etiquette Advantage”! Children will learn how to exhibit polite behavior at home or in public. The course will discuss dining tips, communication through technology and person to person, and more!

Course Description

·lst-5th graders

·2.5-hour course

·$50 per student

Polished Presence Series

As children start junior high school, they will need to have the tools to show up in the world with a polished presence and the ability to behave properly in a variety of social and professional situations Our so-year-long program will help them access the key to success.

Course Description

·6th-12th graders

·September 20, 2020-May 16, 2021

·Meets once each month on Sundays

·2.5-hour session from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm

·S400 per student; Early bird gets a 20% discount by August 15th.

Timeless Manners Class

Our class will teach young people not only everyday manners but also basic etiquette and tips that will make them appear more professional while attending a job interview. They will learn how to use the power of politeness to present the best of who they are in different situations.

Course Description

·College graduates

·l-hour workshop

·$40 per student

【1】What do we know about Teddy Bear Tea Party?

A．It is designed for 1st-5th graders.

B．It is a hands-on learning process.

C．It lasts about two hours each time.

D．It needs kids to take food and drink.

【2】How much should a child pay if he or she applies for Polished Presence Series on August 7th?

A．$80.

B．$200.

C．$320.

D．$400.

【3】Which of the following classes is most suitable for job seekers?

A．Teddy Bear Tea Party.

B．Etiquette Advantage Course.

C．Polished Presence Series.

D．Timeless Manners Class.

23、Earlier this month, two rock climbers achieved what many thought impossible: They climbed up the 3,000-foot-high Dawn Wall in Yosemite National Park without specialized equipment. Climbing without this equipment is called“free-climbing.”Until now, no one had free-climbed to the top of the rock face, which is a part of the mountain EI Capitan.

El Capitan, which means“the captain”or“the chief”in Spanish, has always presented a challenge to climbers. But the Dawn Wall, on the mountain’s southeast face, is a particularly difficult route to the summit (顶峰). It is a rock formation that is both steep and relatively smooth. This makes free-climbing the rock face seem almost impossible.

About seven years ago, professional climber Tommy Caldwell spotted a possible route up the wall. It took years of planning and preparation, but this month, Caldwell, 36, and his friend Kevin Jorgeson, 30, finally make the climb.

Free climbers do use ropes and other basic safety equipment to catch them if they fall — and Caldwell and Jorgeson fell often. Before starting their climb, they broke down their route into 32 sections. Each section was based on a rope length called a“pitch.”The rope was secured into the rock face to catch the climbers if they fell.

Caldwell and Jorgeson’s goal was to climb the Dawn Wall without returning to the ground. If they fell, they had to start that pitch all over again. The two men started climbing on December 27. They slept in hanging tents, and a team of friends brought them food each day.

The men had spent years rehearsing (排练) the movements it would take to get through each pitch. They made it through the fist half of the climb relatively easily. But halfway up, Jorgeson ran into trouble. In one difficult spot, he fell each time he attempted to climb. After 10 days of trying, Jorgeson finally made it to the next pitch.

Getting through that troublesome pitch gave both climbers renewed energy. They finished the rest of the climb five days later, on January 14.

【1】What does Paragraph 2 mainly explain?

A．Why the Dawn Wall is a hard challenge.

B．Why people prefer climbing El Capitan.

C．How to free-climb the Dawn Wall.

D．How El Capitan got its name.

【2】To climb Yosemite’s Dawn Wall, Caldwell and Jorgeson .

A. received one year’s training

B. chose the nearest route

C. made thoughtful preparations

D. used special equipment

【3】What can we learn about this world, s toughest climb?

A．It includes 32 different routes.

B．It is also the world, s highest climb.

C．It was once completed by Caldwell 7 years ago.

D．It took the two climbers 19 days to get to the top.

【4】Which of the following words can best describe Jorgeson?

A．Proud but patient.

B．Cautious and friendly.

C．Brave and determined.

D．Imaginative but half-hearted.

24、Sun Xun: Time Spy

About the Exhibition

Chinese artist Sun Xun uses woodblock (木板) printing, a centuries old method to change the 215 century medium of film. In Time Spy, Sun Xun has created a 3D world that walks freely across time and cultures that draws its inspiration from both Eastern and Western art, history, myth (神话), especially imagination.

To produce Time Spy, the artist and his team cut more than 10,000 woodblocks to make beautiful patterns, and then looked at every part carefully to create the cartoon. The choices of the woodblocks that were used to create the film will be shown publicly in the exhibition.

Exhibition Hours

Opened: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 am-5 pm s03057 Friday: 10 am-9 pm

Closed: Monday

Final admission to the exhibition is one hour before it closes. Due to high demand,especially on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, we strongly suggest you buy or book your ticket in advance.

Tickets

A ticket is required for admission to the exhibition. All tickets are marked for a detailed date and time.

Adults: $20; Seniors and Students: $18; Children (6-12): $8; Children (5 and under): Free Tickets required: limited to six tickets per reservation. Discounted ticket rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Tickets must be bought at least four weeks in advance to get your discount.

【1】What inspires Sun Xun the most on Time Spy?

A．His analyses of the Eastern films.

B．His knowledge of the Western paintings.

C．His deep research on modern technology.

D．His study on Western and Eastern cultures.

【2】Visitors to the exhibition are advised to________.

A．visit it in groups

B．set off early in the morning

C．buy the tickets ahead of time

D．avoid going there on weekends

【3】How much does it cost a couple with their nine year old daughter to see the exhibition?

A．$28.

B．$48.

C．$40.

D．S58.

25、   In the 1950s, I was an only child of a single mother , living in a modest cottage in New Zealand. There was no TV and very little _______to spend on entertainment. _______we had our books and enjoyed _______better than reading aloud to each other. My mother read me The Faraway Tree Stories, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Treasure Island and poetry as well. _______I turned seven, I was able to take my _______at the reading role, and we spent many pleasant evenings laughing over _______ characters.

In 1964, I was 18 and moved to Auckland, but we still phoned each other and talked about books. Years later, Mum’s eyesight began to _______. She found it _______difficult to read the small print of her beloved books. She enjoyed looking at magazines but missed _______up with the latest books by her favourite __________.

Later, I became a Special Needs library assistant and my __________was to select books for __________impaired（损伤的）people. In time, I introduced my mother to large-print novels and audio-books, which gave her a great deal of __________as her eyesight grew more dim(模糊的).

In her 70s, Mum’s choice of reading seemed to __________to mainly murder mystery stories. I was __________to see that, so I bought her a more “worthy” audio-book. The next day, I asked, “How are you getting on with that latest book?” “Oh, not so well,” she replied__________. I didn’t try to “improve” my mother’s literary __________after that.

A few years ago Mum __________away. There are still so many thing I’d like to tell her. I’d like to __________her for her early guidance in the __________world of books. And I’m happy to say that I’m also into audio-books now.

【1】A. time B. money C. energy D. interest

【2】A. Though B. However C. But D. And

【3】A. something B. anything C. everything D. nothing

【4】A. When B. Unless C. If D. Until

【5】A. chance B. turn C. responsibility D. part

【6】A. real B. innocent C. funny D. happy

【7】A. fall B. fail C. lose D. drop

【8】A. increasingly B. quickly C. slowly D. suddenly

【9】A. catching B. keeping C. ending D. coming

【10】A. readers B. publishers C. authors D. assistants

【11】A. task B. dream C. plan D. promise

【12】A. mentally B. physically C. bodily D. visually

【13】A. anxiety B. joy C. passion D. sympathy

【14】A. narrow down B. open up C. change D. remove

【15】A. desperate B. content C. sad D. pleased

【16】A. positively B. awkwardly C. coldly D. eventually

【17】A. choice B. taste C. level D. degree

【18】A. went B. gave C. moved D. passed

【19】A. appreciate B. express C. thank D. impress

【20】A. wonderful B. abstract C. accessible D. ambiguous

26、假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Mike即将完成学业，不久前来信就是否到中国工作询问你的意见。请根据以下提示回一封电子邮件：

1. 建议他可以来中国；

2. 阐述你的三条理由；

3. 承诺可提供帮助。

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Dear Mike,

I’m very glad to have received the letter you sent me last week.

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Best wishes.

Yours truly,

Li Hua