淮南2025学年度第二学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、The ringing bell ________the end of the last class on Friday afternoon. Students rushed out of the classrooms and headed back to their dormitories.

A．confirmed

B．predicted

C．indicated

D．instructed

2、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

3、The purpose of the article is to draw public attention ______ the traffic problem.

A. to B. on C. in D. for

4、China’s Chang’e4 landed on the far side of ________ moon successfully.

A.the B.a C.an D.不填

5、Chance favors only the prepared mind.That is telling us to be prepared until the opportunity presents ______ .

A. one   B. itself

C. you   D. this

6、It ________be the headmaster. He has gone to America.

A．mustn’t

B．can’t

C．may not

D．wouldn’t

7、The first part of his speech caught my attention, but the rest ________ rather dull.

A．was

B．are

C．is

D．were

8、—How marvelous our life is with so many digital devices！

—Yes. I bet our life________the same without them.

A.isn't B.can't be C.won't be D.wouldn't be

9、— Hey, the washing up has been done!

— That ______ Cynthia, She’s always helpful.

A. need have been    B. could have been

C. should have been  D. must have been

10、Dad and mom are busier than before; we're eating out more often than we _________.

A.use to B.used to C.were used to D.are used to

11、—Peter is always careless.

—Don't  ________others; there is no perfect person.

A. keep pace with   B. make sense of

C. find fault with   D. take advantage of

12、 The joy of living comes from ______ we put into living.

A. what   B. that C. where D. How

13、Through comparison,he found that the location of the 117 known Maya cities ________to the positions of the stars.

A．correspond

B．appeal

C．subscribe

D．belong

14、— The film is, I have to say, not a bit interesting.

— Why? It’s ________ than the films I have ever seen.

A. far more interesting B. much less interesting

C. no more interesting D. any less interesting

15、David is so excited because it is the first time that he ________ the Great Wall.

A.visited B.had visited C.has visited D.visits

16、______ violin is his main focus, David is also excellent at guitar.

A.Since B.Once C.Unless D.While

17、She was likely to tell the whole truth, in cases ________ other people would have kept silence.

A. where   B. that   C. who   D. which

18、It's unnecessary that you complain about the power cut for _____repair work about the line is being carried out for the coming hurricane.

A.extensive B.investigative C.conservative D.explosive

19、BYD Motor is designing more new models, ______ a 20 percent growth in sales this year.

A．eyeing

B．eyes

C．eyed

D．having eyed

20、_______ me when you get it through and I’ll pick you up at your work place．

A．Calling B．Call

C．Called D．To call

21、Occupational Licenses with the Biggest Bang for Buck

Some 1.8 million American were laid off or discharged from their jobs each month on average in 2019, according to data from the U. S. Bureau of Labor statistics. People who lose their jobs often confront a difficult choice: should they take a new job that pays less, or should they make a costly investment in gaining new skills so that they can compete for another similar job or an even better one?

If they do decide on retraining ,which programs and occupational licenses are worth their while? In general, the highest-paying jobs tend to have the most difficult education/ training and experience requirements. But that is not always the case. The following are five occupational licenses with the biggest bang for your buck.

Drone Pilots: If you want to become a drone pilot, all you need to do is be above 16 years old, pass the Federal Aviation Administration's Remote Pilot Certificate exam (which requires about 15 to 20 hours of studying), and pay a $ 150 licensing fee. Pay for drone pilots averages $ 56,426 per year, and jobs are growing rapidly across a range of industries. For example, companies like UPS are making substantial investments in drone delivery and will need to hire thousands of drone pilots in the coming years.

Home Inspectors: If you need a job that makes about $ 60K per year, you might want to consider becoming a Home Inspector. Both Home Inspectors and HVAC Contractors earn about $ 61K per year, on average, but getting a state HVAC Contractor license typically requires about 4,000 hours of training and experience (those systems are becoming even more complex), whereas a Home Inspector license only requires 360 hours of training and experience, and much of the training can be gained free of charge on the job.

Massage Therapists: On average, Manicurists/Pedicurists are required to complete more hours of training than Massage Therapists (700 hours versus 500 hours), but Massage Therapists earn almost twice as much, on average ($54,639 versus $ 32,509).

Radiologic Technologists: Licensing requirements for cosmetologists（美容师）have become so onerous that candidates now need 2,700 hours of training and experience on average. That's not much less than the requirement for becoming a Radiologic or MRI Technologist (3,300 hours), a job which is growing considerably faster than average, is more recession - proof, and pays twice as much ($ 56,162 versus $ 28,608).

Dental Hygienists: Among jobs that require a two-year associate's degree granted by a college or university, some pay substantially more than others. The average state licensing fee for becoming a Dental Hygienist is a hefty $ 1,600, but the pay bump you'll receive will likely make up for it ten times over in the first year.

【1】The underlined expression "the biggest bang for your buck" in Paragraph 2 probably means ________.

A．the job loss for your hesitation to invest

B．a good income resulting from your skills

C．a good return for the money you have spent

D．the great efforts you'd make to change your life.

【2】Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?

A．Among the drone operators, those who work for delivery services can earn the most.

B．Compared to a home inspector, being an HVAC Contractor is more cost-effective.

C．As an MRI technologist, you'd be less likely to be jobless during an economic crisis.

D．Higher education isn't a compulsory requirement if you want to be a dental hygienist.

【3】Which of the following matching for the chart is correct according to the passage?

A．① Radiologic Technologist; ② Cosmetologist; ③General Contractor

B．① Drone Pilot; ② General Contractor; ③ Dental Hygienists

C．① Message Therapist; ② Radiologic Technologist; ③ Cosmetologist

D．① Drone Piolt; ② Cosmetologist; ③ Radiologic Technologist

22、Museums can be overwhelming. With thousands of pieces there, how do you know which to focus on? And once you see a piece you like, how do you interact with it? Here is some advice on how to have a meaningful connection when you look at art.

Get up close and personal.【1】 Therefore, take your time to observe qualities about a work that may not come through on a computer screen. That includes its look and the feel of its surface, the marks made by the brush and the path your eyes take when viewing the work.

Stand back. Next, take a few steps back, stand in the center — and observe what’s happening in the big picture. What’s going on in the piece? 【2】 What are they doing? How are they related?

Look at it from an angle. Then try looking at an artwork from its sides, because you might catch something you might not have seen straight on. If it’s something like The Ambassadors by Holbein at The National Gallery in London, if you stand to the side, you’ll see something that from front on looks very different. 【3】 That’s called anamorphic art.

Move your body. If you’re looking at a painting, you can take a finger to the air and trace the outline of the figure or the movement of the brushstrokes. 【4】 This can help you see and feel what it might be like to make this artwork from the artist’s perspective.

Consider the subject of the art. That can have a profound effect on how you feel about the work-and perhaps you can learn something from it. Take the example of Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting, Christina’s World, which depicts (描绘) a girl with a muscle disease crawling across a field to get to her home in the distance. The painting personifies (体现) determination.【5】

A．So just keep an open mind.

B．What have they gone through?

C．When you stand to the side, it changes.

D．How are the figures in the piece arranged?

E．We have the luxury of seeing the real thing at a museum.

F．When looking at sculptures, try the poses with your body.

G．It can in a way relieve your stress to know we have this inner strength.

23、   Charvi Goyal is a high school student from Dallas, Texas, who helps out other classmates by tutoring them between classes. A tutor is someone who teaches one person or a very small group of students.

When Goyal's high school moved online last spring because of COVID-19, she decided to also take her teaching online. The 17-year-old junior and three of her fellow students created TutorScope, a program that offers free tutoring services to other children, including younger ones. It started with a small number of tutors who helped young people in their city. But it has grown into a group of 22 tutors from Texas, Arizona and Ohio. They have helped more than 300 students, some from as far away as South Korea.

TutorScope aims to give the one-on-one help that teachers have traditionally given while walking around their classrooms. But now, many teachers cannot provide that one-on-one support because they lack time or have issues with technology.

Sarah Newman said her children, 7-year-old twins, have had helpful TutorScope experiences. The service has freed up her and her 17-year-old son in pay attention to their work. "With these tutors, I realize they have time,“ she said, “I think they are very patient with these younger kids， which I do not even have as a mother. I have patience in other things, but I don't have patience for teaching.

What makes the TutorScope effort special is the connection between the teenage volunteers and the other students they are helping. Although the pandemic（疫情）has forced many students to look inward, Goyal said that working with others on a big project has permitted her to look outward. "My confidence level has increased," Goyal said. She added that she has made friends with other students from her school. She said one of the best things about running a growing non-profit is that it does help with the boredom of being stuck at home.

【1】What did Goyal do last spring?

A.She helped her classmates at school. B.She got active in fighting COVID-19.

C.She offered online classes to students. D.She went to South Korea for help.

【2】What's the purpose of TutorScope?

A.To give online help. B.To make profits. C.To make friends. D.To choose volunteers.

【3】What's Sarah Newman's attitude towards the program?

A.Favorable. B.Tolerant. C.Skeptical. D.Critical.

【4】What can we learn from Goyal's success?

A.Putting the cart before the horse. B.A friend in need is a friend indeed.

C.No man can do two things at once. D.Helping others will benefit oneself.

24、Many people describe volunteering as merely an unpaid job where you put in the effort and get nothing in return.【1】Actually, volunteering has many benefits and you are always encouraged to volunteer your time to do what you are passionate about.

【2】 Volunteering time to enrich your community is a great way to broaden your perceptions of the world. It will enrich your life, familiarize you with your community, and connect you to people and ideas that will positively impact your perspective for the rest of your life. And by surrounding yourself with people who are dedicated to making the world better, you can learn so much about how the world works.

It is statistically proven that people who volunteer regularly are healthier both physically and mentally. Individuals who have volunteered throughout their lifetime typically live longer and have better psychological well-being. In addition to the health benefits, volunteering gives people a unique sense of purpose by serving those around them.【3】

Besides, working alongside individuals who also care about improving their surroundings will allow you to broaden your network of friends.【4】Additionally, it will help you better understand the circumstances of other members.

Whether you’re passionate about animal rights or helping the homeless,you can find a valuable way to donate your time. 【5】They can be a great place to find opportunities to give back to the place you call home. Besides, you can check websites like VolunteerMatch or Idealist for volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and abilities.

A．However, it is not true to a certain extent.

B．How can you get involved in your community?

C．Many towns and cities have community centers.

D．Why is it important for you to volunteer your time?

E．Volunteering may even help you develop the experuise.

F．You’ll have more opportunities to meet lots of new people.

G．The sense of giving back and contributing to society is unequalled.

25、When I was a small child, I believed wholeheartedly in magic. I was _________ to the remarkable Harry Potter books. With _________, I could dig deeply into the magical world and _________ my fantasies.

Sad though it may seem, I wasn’t ashamed of being _________. I was confident that I would soon receive my envelope _________ me into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. So I waited _________, sometimes planning what I would do once I was _________ to be a wizard (巫师).

As you’re probably predicting, the _________ happened. The year came and went when I was supposed to _________ the invitation. With the __________ of that letter came the loss of all of my hope. And I had to __________ that dead dream. The world was ordinary and dull. Filled with a bit of fresh __________, I continued my life. And soon, the dream __________ my mind.

__________ as I grew up in a world with no spells (魔咒) or flying broomstick, I realized something. Magic did __________. Maybe it didn’t appear in the form that I had __________ while reading the Harry Potter series, but it was __________ there.

It surprised me every time I looked outside at the great moon and the stars. It __________ me in the form of loyal friends or caring family. It said hello as I burst into tears feeling extreme kindness or __________. Magic was joy. Magic was love. Magic was hope.

So I became __________ once again. For magic is real, and magic is everywhere.

【1】

A．used

B．equal

C．exposed

D．addicted

【2】

A．potential

B．compromise

C．imagination

D．courage

【3】

A．explore

B．defend

C．assess

D．check

【4】

A．nervous

B．aimless

C．innocent

D．creative

【5】

A．flying

B．admitting

C．bouncing

D．knocking

【6】

A．anxiously

B．hopelessly

C．cautiously

D．deliberately

【7】

A．elected

B．asked

C．employed

D．unmasked

【8】

A．unfair

B．unavoidable

C．unexpected

D．impossible

【9】

A．refuse

B．send

C．write

D．receive

【10】

A．disappearance

B．arrival

C．prohibition

D．release

【11】

A．rely on

B．leave behind

C．defend

D．rebuild

【12】

A．happiness

B．indifference

C．determination

D．doubt

【13】

A．slipped

B．controlled

C．repaired

D．ruined

【14】

A．Therefore

B．Meanwhile

C．However

D．Moreover

【15】

A．spread

B．exist

C．fade

D．matter

【16】

A．promised

B．pictured

C．shared

D．witnessed

【17】

A．rarely

B．nearly

C．instantly

D．definitely

【18】

A．forgave

B．scared

C．comforted

D．puzzled

【19】

A．affection

B．prejudice

C．sorrow

D．friction

【20】

A．content

B．normal

C．fragile

D．childish

26、假定你是李华，你的日本笔友Amanda得知中国的新冠状病毒疫情严重，你也在家学习备战高考，因此

她在二月初写信鼓励你，给你加油打气，并给你寄了一些口罩，请你写一封感谢的回信。内容包括：

1 .感谢她的鼓励和帮助；

2. 分享在家隔离的感受和平时的卫生注意事项

注意：1. 词数100 左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入总词数。

Dear Amanda,

How is everything going？

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Yours,

Li Hua