普洱2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、Sixty decades on, the presenter (Queen Elizabeth II) has evolved somewhat, as has the technology she described. Back then, who _____ that people would one day be watching this on laptops and mobile phones, as some of you are today?

A. must have imagined   B. may have imagined

C. would have imagined   D. should have imagined

2、Professor Johnson is such a _______ person that he always tries to finish the research, no matter how hard it is.

A.stubborn B.determined C.reliable D.remarkable

3、A cough is usually nothing to worry about unless it lasts for ten days ___.

A.or more B.instead C.at most D.only

4、After class, the teacher couldn’t leave,   by the students.

A. surrounded   B. to surround

C. was surrounded   D. surrounding

5、You can’t imagine the suffering the explorers________ during their trip in the horrible desert without ample water and food.

A. stimulated   B. ultimated

C. underwent   D. reinforce

6、—Gosh, I feel I have messed up my whole life.

—Cheer up. Things will _______.

A．hold out

B．work out

C．stand out

D．set out

7、—Hello. I’d like to have a talk with Mr. Smith staying in your hotel.

—I’m sorry, he isn’t here. He ________ this morning.

A.checked in B.dropped in

C.checked out D.dropped out

8、With scenic spots exploring new projects, ticket sales will no longer be the only source of______.

A.revision B.revenue C.revolution D.review

9、 A notice will be put up_____ information about the closing dates for entering exams.

A. given  B. giving C. having given D. being given

10、 — I am so glad that I caught you at home. I need your help!

— ____, John?

A. What else B. So what

C. How come   D. What’s up

11、WiFi also has a place in technologies like 5G and CBRS，which   by the year 2020.

A.will be widely used

B.will have been widely used

C.used

D.is used

12、After a night of wrestling with his________, he decided to go to the police office to give himself up.

A.consensus B.conscience C.consciousness D.convention

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、To ______ the turkey, people often prepare other things, such as cornbread, mashed potatoes (土豆泥), and pumpkin or apple pie.

A.come across B.go with C.search for D.figure out

15、—Tom, the light is still on.

—Sorry, I forgot! I_______ to turn it off now.

A.am going to go B.would go

C.was going D.will go

16、We still haven’t got the sponsor________ the fact that we’ve written to dozens of companies.

A．regardless of

B．in view of

C．in spite of

D．on account of

17、I’ve been away for 3 whole days. Can you ______ me on what’s happened here?

A.update B.evaluate C.indicate D.investigate

18、It was ______ creative thinking that I took the course, not to get high marks in exams.

A．developing

B．to develop

C．developed

D．to have developed

19、Our school often organizes various after-school activities, _____our stress to some degree.

A.to relieve B.relieved C.having relieved D.relieving

20、The reason____ Spielberg could not go to the Film Academy was   his grades were too low.

A. that; that     B. why; that

C. why; because D. that; because

21、   Tricia Hurt, her husband Brian, and their son Brady were out enjoying a fishing adventure on Marsh-Miller Lake in Wisconsin when they found a baby bear in huge suffering. According to the locals in the area, the little bear had been running on land with a plastic tub on his head for three to four days, but he somehow got into the water, worsening his condition.

The bear could be seen swimming in fear and shifting away from the family as they edged the boat closer. He was terrified, but the tub was quickly filled with water and he was in danger of drowning.

"Go a little faster, Brady. Get in front of him," Tricia instructed her son to drive the boat closer to the animal. Brian got close to the bear and tried to pull the tub out, but it had become too slippery. Brian lost his control, but he wasn't discouraged because the bear's ears had managed to come loose. That meant the plastic tub wasn't stuck and he just had to get closer.

The rescue lasted about five minutes and they made several attempts before the tub finally came off. Brady made the boat circle around the bear and his father gave one last try that set the animal free. Once the tub came off, the bear was able to swim easily to the shore and catch a much-needed break.

The family was extremely relieved as Tricia called out to the swimming animal, "Swim happily.'

"We were so excited! We did our good deed for the day. It felt good to help the poor bear. You don't like to see animals struggle." Tricia later said in an interview.

When the Hurts returned to their resort, everyone offered their gratitude. Tracy, a native, said, "No one else had been able to help the bear for several days as it struggled with the deadly tub on its head. We need more people like the Hurts!"

【1】What happened to the bear?

A．He was drowned in the lake.

B．He was hurt by hunters.

C．He got a tub on his head.

D．He got trapped by the locals.

【2】Who pulled out the tub?

A．Tracy.

B．Tricia.

C．Brady.

D．Brian.

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

A．A Family Outing-Timely Rescue.

B．Tubs Banned-Animals Saved.

C．Never Too Late to Save Animals.

D．An Exciting Family Adventure.

22、   Stephen Wamukota, a nine-year-old from Mukwa village in Western Kenya, is making the headlines worldwide for his creative hand-washing machine. The young boy came up with the idea after watching village residents, who didn’t have easy access to running water, struggle to find an effective way to wash their hands to avoid spreading and contracting COVID-19.

Using the few resources at hand –wood scraps, nails, and a bucket –Stephen designed and built a simple, but functional, cleansing station. The clever creation, which consists of two pedals (踏板) –one to release soap and the other to release water–enables villagers to wash their hands contact-free, thereby reducing the likelihood of catching the disease.“I had bought some pieces of wood to make a window frame, but when I came back home after work one day, I found that Stephen had made the machine,” his father, James, told the BBC. “The concept was his, and I helped tighten the machine. I’m very proud.”James credits Stephen’s building ability to the village school’s curriculum (课程), which teaches children to assemble (装配) and construct items from a very young age.

The invention, which spread rapidly after James posted a photo on Facebook, has made Stephen an instant celebrity in Kenya. In early June 2020, the country’s leader, President Uhuru Kenyatta, gave the Uzalendo Award to the nine-year-old. The newly-created presidential honor is designed to acknowledge citizens who are making great contributions towards the nation’s fight against COVID-19.

Stephen has also been promised a full scholarship to a school that can develop his creative talent by Bungoma County Governor Wycliffe Wangamati. “We are waiting for school to open to contact him about his promise. He (the governor) told me that once school opens, he will give him a scholarship to a school that can match his talents,” James told CNN.

Though thrilled at the unexpected fame and success, Stephen is not resting on his honors. The young boy has already built another hand-washing machine and plans on adding several more, so that the village, which has no reported cases of the infectious disease, can remain COVID-19-free!

【1】What problem did the villagers have?

A.They failed to get access to the COVID-19 treatment.

B.They suffered from a lack of running water.

C.They didn’t know how to wash their hands properly.

D.They didn’t know how to use the hand-washing machine.

【2】What does James think of the village school’s curriculum?

A.He sings high praise for it. B.He considers it very abstract.

C.He thinks it too professional. D.He has reservations about it.

【3】What made the invention known to the public?

A.The country leader’s promotion. B.Word of mouth from citizens.

C.An unexpected award. D.A photo on Facebook.

【4】What does Stephen plan to do?

A.Win more scholarships for his school.

B.Help report the cases of infectious diseases.

C.Build more hand-washing machines.

D.Urge the governor to perform his promise.

23、A Hungarian doctor is advising her lung disease patients to consider a non-traditional form of treatment: singing! And not just singing while making dinner or washing up at night. As part of their treatment, she wants her patients to sing in public as part of a choir (合唱队)!

The Reuters news agency reports that a new choir named “Breathing for the soul” was formed earlier this year. The group recently performed in the ballroom of a hotel in Budapest. The members of the choir come from all across Hungary. Many are sick with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (慢性阻塞性肺病), more commonly called COPD.

Speaking with Reuters, the choir members explained how singing has improved the quality of their lives. Seventy-four-year-old Maria Aranyi has been suffering with serious asthma, a breathing disorder, for over 10 years. Aranyi said that she never thought in her life that she would ever sing. But now, singing in the choir provides relief from what she call the “gray days”. She added that after singing she noticed that she could also breathe more easily.

Many lung disease patients and others with chronic disorders can become less involved with other people as they grow older. They may be unwilling to go to new places or to try new things. Over time if this continues, they can become more and more lonely.

Singing with others can be a way to break the cycle of loneliness. Singing with others is not easy. It takes a lot of practice and offers a challenge—both physical and mental. But the result—hearing your voice blend and harmonize with others—can be truly uplifting. And for most people, singing in a group is easier than singing alone. There is strength and a sense of well-being in numbers.

【1】What should the patients do according to the doctor’s suggestion?

A．Join the hospital choir.

B．Say no to singing along.

C．Try some new treatment.

D．Refuse conventional treatments.

【2】How did singing benefit Aranyi?

A．It gave her lungs a good workout.

B．She became fond of live performances.

C．It provided her with more leisure time.

D．She felt more enthusiastic about music.

【3】What does the underlined word “blend” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Rise.

B．Combine.

C．Become clearer.

D．Grow louder.

【4】What may be the best title for the text?

A．Breaking The Silence

B．Singing For Harmony

C．Breathing For The Soul

D．Involving Singing Together

24、Public Speaking Training

Get a coach

【1】，so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that’s right for you.

Focus on positives

Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren’t doing well.【2】, so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn’t do.

【3】

If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it’s going to give you lots of dos and don’ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you’re going to be talking about.【4】 . As far as we’re concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.

You are a special person not a clone

Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. 【5】. Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone you’re not.

A. You aren’t like anybody else

B. You already do lots of things well

C. Turn your back on too many rules

D. Practise speaking whenever possible

E. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is tough

F .The one thing you don’t want is for them to fall asleep

G. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse

25、   When 10-year-old Romeo Cox realized what he wanted more than anything else was a hug from his 77-year-old grandmother, he decided to make the journey. He did not let the 1,7000-mile distance and the fact that there were no flights _______ him.

“I hadn’t _______ her for a year and a half owing to the pandemic (流行病), so I _______ to go and see her in secret,” he said. “I meant it to be a(an) _______ .”

“I asked my _______ and they said no more than 50 times, but I _______ talked them into letting me do it,” he told The Daily Mail.

Romeo turned his plan into _______ .“I drew a map. I’d walk and take boats and do it naturally to _______ the planet,” he told The Times. “And I’d take Dad. It would be _______ to have an adult.”

Romeo and Phil __________ from Sicily, Italy on June 20. They trekked (跋涉) across Italy, Switzerland and France. They spent many nights beneath the stars. They were also __________ to fight off wild dogs, got lost a time or two, __________ sore feet and so on. But no matter how __________ the conditions were, they just kept going.

On September 21, they __________ London’s Trafalgar Square, where they spent a two-week mandatory isolation (强制隔离) before being __________ to make the final leg of journey to Grandma Rosemary’s __________ .

With his grandmother’s house eventually in sight, Romeo __________ a joyful run. And he ended up in the __________ he had been longing for.

“I can hardly imagine my grandson’s __________ trip yet,” she admitted frankly. But more than anything else, love and gratitude __________ her heart.

A．stop

B．destroy

C．trick

D．challenge

A．written

B．called

C．missed

D．seen

A．promised

B．agreed

C．planned

D．offered

A．surprise

B．present

C．chance

D．option

A．friends

B．parents

C．grandparents

D．cousins

A．instantly

B．shortly

C．initially

D．finally

A．wait

B．action

C．imagination

D．fantasy

A．save

B．monitor

C．help

D．explore

A．handy

B．impressive

C．stressful

D．troublesome

A．walked away

B．drove on

C．moved out

D．set off

A．urged

B．expected

C．forced

D．ordered

A．sacrificed

B．suffered

C．enjoyed

D．harvested

A．punishing

B．boring

C．favorable

D．pleasant

A．visited

B．passed

C．located

D．reached

A．required

B．persuaded

C．allowed

D．forbidden

A．home

B．block

C．downtown

D．district

A．thought of

B．broke into

C．took on

D．tried out

A．sofa

B．house

C．welcome

D．hug

A．arbitrary

B．unbelievable

C．ridiculous

D．tentative

A．stole

B．broke

C．filled

D．softened

26、书面表达

假定你是高三学生李夏， 最近你听说你市英语俱乐部即将开张， 且将有2名在本市工作的外交参加。请你用英语给俱乐部负责人写一封信，了解一下该俱乐部的相关信息， 以便加入。要点如下：

1. 介绍自己学习英语的情况；

2. 咨询相关事宜（如入会条件、会费以及活动等）；

3. 表达自己想加入的愿望。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 结语已为你写好。