雅安2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、The fact that he didn’t speak a foreign language put him at a(an) ________ disadvantage.

A．remote

B．distinct

C．identical

D．greedy

2、You don’ I have to give me your answer now. Give it some ________ and then let me know.

A.support B.protection C.energy D.consideration

3、Look at this year's sales figures________ last year's；they're much better.

A．between

B．from

C．with

D．against

4、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

5、Thanks to the “sugar tax”， food factories have reduced sugar in their products, ________ about 45 million kilograms of sugar.

A. to save   B. saved

C. saving   D. having saved

6、Everyone in the tourist industry has made the point that   Government assistances is helpful, what they actually need most is for the visitors themselves to return.

A. as   B. when

C. while   D. since

7、People who value their privacy are concerned about _________Google might do with the information it is gathering.

A．that

B．what

C．why

D．how

8、American fathers ______ more than twice the amount of time with their children than they used to in years past, due to a sweeping new trend called "unemployment".

A.were spending B.spent C.are spending D.have spent

9、Kimberly ______ an article, so don’t disturb her.

A. would write   B. writes   C. wrote   D. is writing

10、Emotional conflict may shake the ______ of even the strongest relationship, e.g. between husband and wife, parents and children.

A. proportion   B. foundation

C. innovation  D. interaction

11、The furniture they bought online is quite____________ with the modern style of their new house, which is beyond their expectations.

A．associated

B．consistent

C．familiar

D．permanent

12、---It's a complete pity that you missed the wonderful lecture.

---Terribly sorry! _____my former colleague not come to me unexpectedly.

A.Should B.Would C.Had D.Did

13、After work I went to the box office to buy the tickets for Kungfu Panda 2, only to be told there was ______ left．

A.nothing B.none C.no one D.neither

14、Frankly speaking, I am not sure whether I ________ this in the old days with that kind of equipment, which looks quite odd and ridiculous.

A. should have done B. need have done C. would have done D. must have done

15、Alibaba has become China’s largest online commercial company, ______ a profit of 1.47 billion yuan in 2010.

A. earns   B. earning C. earned D. to have earned

16、______ , I think, in another two weeks, and you will realize your dream.

A. If you doubt your efforts   B. Making greater efforts

C. When you make greater efforts   D. A bit more efforts

17、Single women were allowed to take part in their own competition in ancient Olympic Games, at a separate festival _______ Hera, the wife of the Greek god Zeus.

A．in favor of

B．in honor of

C．in charge of

D．in search of

18、The quality of life is a(n) ________ survey to individuals or group’s physical functions, and psychological and social adaptation.

A.representative B.productive C.impressive D.comprehensive

19、Friends have to learn to _____ annoying habits and to bear differences of opinion．

A.put up with B.come up with

C.keep up with D.end up with

20、All the photographs in this book, __________ stated otherwise, date from the 1950s.

A.if B.when C.which D.unless

21、Few Indian festivals are as widely celebrated as Diwali, also called Deepavali, or Festival of Lights, the five-day event, which started on November 2, 2021. The ancient tradition dates back over 2 500 years.

The celebration begins with Dhanteras. In honor of the goddess of wealth Lakshmi and the god of wealth Kubera, it is marked with prayers for the family’s well-being and prosperity. Other customs include decorating home and business entrances with colorful designs, or rangolis, made using colored rice, and flowers. Since making a purchase is considered lucky, many people treat themselves to beautiful jewelry, clothing, or household goods on this day.

On the second day, known as Kali Chaudas or Narak Chaturdashi, some people rid homes and businesses of evil spirits in a traditional way. Others consider it “Choti (small) Diwali”, and use it as an excuse to start the festivities earlier. Regardless of the beliefs, everyone looks forward to the climax (高潮) of the five-day holiday — Diwali.

Diwali celebrations begin early with a visit to a place of worship, such as a temple. After that, families and friends get together to exchange gifts and sweets. For Indian residents, the real excitement starts late in the evening when entire neighborhoods take to the streets to light up the skies with colorful fireworks. The spectacular show continues until every last firecracker has erupted.

Since Diwali is celebrated by such a diverse group of people, many tales are associated with the ancient festival. Some believe that Diwali was first observed by residents of Ayodhya — the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom — to mark the return of King Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana, after being forced away for 14 years by the king’s mother. Others credit the celebration to the victory of the god Krishna over King Narakasura, whose association with an evil spirit turned him evil. Though the tales vary, they all celebrate the victory of good over evil and light over darkness.

【1】What’s Paragraph 2 about?

A．Origins of Deepavali.

B．Customs of Kali Chaudas.

C．Methods of decorating Diwali.

D．Ways of observing Dhanteras.

【2】How might people celebrate Diwali?

A．By exchanging gifts.

B．By purchasing pricy goods.

C．By making traditional rangolis.

D．By cleaning homes or businesses.

【3】What is the highlight of Diwali for Indian locals?

A．Big feasts.

B．Gift exchange.

C．Family reunion.

D．Firework shows.

【4】Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A．The Stories about Diwali

B．A Widely Celebrated Indian Festival

C．The Road to Modem Diwali

D．Traditional Indian Festivals

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23、   Long before they found their way into living rooms around, the world, computers were the belongings of institutes and corporate headquarters. After all, the huge and heavy mainframes of the 1960s might easily fill a room of their own.

The invention of the microprocessor — Intel's 4004 was the first to be made commercially available in 1971—changed all that. Manufacturers were finally able to produce machines small enough to fit into customers' homes. Yet, the question was： Could firms persuade people to actually want one there?

The story of how computers enter our homes is not one of technology, but one of marketing and design, according to writer and journalist Alex Wiltshire, whose new book, Home Computers : 100 Icons that Defined a Digital Generation, tells the industry's early history through its most influential models. "The technology was already in existence," he said in a phone interview. "But what was important was the idea of putting it into a form that could be bought and easily used.”

The very first models in Wiltshire's book were aimed at hobbyists and industry insiders. These so-called "kit" computers performed only basic functions. But the arrival of user-friendly machines like the CPET 2001 and Apple II in 1977 were signs of a turning point.

"There was a massive change around the idea of 'What if these computers were packaged, presented and designed in a form that anyone could use?' —that they wouldn't require people to learn computer languages, or to devote several rooms of their houses," Wiltshire said. "What if there were these objects that people could buy off the shelf and just plug into their TVs? That was the moment that the idea of a 'home computer' was born, and it was absolutely down to design."

【1】What can we learn from Alex's book?

A.Technology for home computers was not mature.

B.Marketing and design counted most for computers.

C.The home computer industry has a long history.

D.The writer's idea was put in the design of home computers.

【2】What is the difference between kit computers and CPET 2001?

A.Kit computers could handle complex operation.

B.Kit computers were more environmently friendly.

C.CPET 2001 was easier to use for common people.

D.CPET 2001 was better than Apple Ⅱ.

【3】What is the topping idea when designing a "home computer"?

A.Designing it like a TV. B.Designing it aimed at housewives.

C.Designing it easier to use and keep. D.Designing it used learning languages.

【4】What's Alex's attitude towards the change of home computer?

A.Objective. B.Negative.

C.Indifferent. D.Suspicious.

24、How to Teach Confidence

While it might seem like some people are just born confident, confidence is largely an acquired skill. It’s something you can model and teach other people. 【1】. Then show them how to achieve goals, and how to deal with failure when it happens. With lessons like these, you can teach the people around you to become more confident.

【2】

If you’re trying to improve someone’s confidence, be a model for how they should behave in a confident way. Act confident around them and in your interpersonal interactions. Show them confident interpersonal relations like eye contact, handshakes, and making small talk. This lets them practice in a safe environment.

Praise small accomplishments to raise a person’s self-worth.

If you’re trying to build someone’s confidence, start small. Each accomplishment they complete is a cause for celebration, even if it seems small. Be happy for your friends, kids, or students. 【3】

Give specific praise so people know what they did well.

【4】. Instead, tell the person exactly what they did well. This makes your praise more genuine and boosts the person self-esteem more by showing them their strengths.

Start with a positive statement before correcting something.

You may have to point out where someone needs to improve. This is especially important if you’re a parent, teacher, or coach. 【5】, always start by saying something positive first. This raises the person’s spirits and makes it easier for them to take the critical feedback that’s coming up.

A．Model confident behavior for people

B．If you do have to make criticisms or corrections

C．A specific praise is better than a simple “You did well”

D．Instead of feeling criticized, the person will know you’re sincere

E．You might show someone’s strengths to help them see the bright side

F．Your positive energy will teach them to celebrate their achievements

G．Start by building up their self-esteem, independent thought, and positive self-talk

25、Jeff Jensen was in a dilemma. The businessman and Boy Scout leader had difficulty in walking for painful nerve _______ in his leg and foot. He needed surgery, but he doubted whether he could _______ it, even with _______. “There’s nothing more _______ than seeing a bill for 12,024,000 dollars, ‘How much of this will my insurance _______ and how much is mine?’”Jensen told WWAY-TV.

Luckily for Jensen, his doctor is Demetrio Aguila. The nerve _______ gives patients in his clinic the option to pay for surgery through volunteer work. He calls it his M25 Program, _______ by the Bible verse (圣经诗句) at Matthew25 (马太福音第25章): “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.”

“We can’t _______ the people in our own backyard,” Aguila told CBS. “We want to be able to _______ hope to patients who have lost hope ________.”

Using an algorithm (算法), the ________ calculates community service hours based on the ________ of the surgery. In Jensen’s case, the $12,000 operation ________ 560 hours of helping out at one of the local charitable organizations ________ with the M25 Program.

Like 10 percent of Aguila’s patients, Jensen chose the community service. And because hundreds of hours of community service can seem frustrating, Aguila not only lets others help, but he encourages it. “I had this hope that we would reawaken in our neighbors and in ourselves a ________ of volunteerism,” he told CNN.

Jensen, whose surgery was ________ in February 2020, was helped by more than 100 friends and strangers who volunteered at Orphan Grain Train, which ________ food, clothing and medicine nationally and ________.

Count Dave Harvey, founder of the homeless aid organization Least of My Brethren, is one who is ________ by Aguila. “He is helping us by sending volunteers our way,” he told KMTV in Omaha. “What a ________ thing!”

【1】

A．destruction

B．damage

C．threat

D．shortage

【2】

A．afford

B．purchase

C．approach

D．undergo

【3】

A．expense

B．technique

C．insurance

D．wealth

【4】

A．annoying

B．interesting

C．depressing

D．satisfying

【5】

A．reveal

B．conclude

C．involve

D．cover

【6】

A．manager

B．specialist

C．scholar

D．secretary

【7】

A．inspired

B．promoted

C．urged

D．advocated

【8】

A．attack

B．attract

C．ignore

D．impress

【9】

A．switch

B．offer

C．open

D．distribute

【10】

A．medically

B．physically

C．mentally

D．socially

【11】

A．institute

B．college

C．academy

D．clinic

【12】

A．prize

B．time

C．price

D．amount

【13】

A．compared

B．equaled

C．guaranteed

D．deserved

【14】

A．recorded

B．called

C．registered

D．explained

【15】

A．sense

B．feeling

C．conservation

D．commitment

【16】

A．quit

B．completed

C．accepted

D．canceled

【17】

A．donates

B．raises

C．handles

D．sells

【18】

A．randomly

B．quickly

C．gradually

D．globally

【19】

A．taken care of

B．looked up to

C．paid attention to

D．made up of

【20】

A．cold

B．typical

C．clear

D．cool

26、假如你是高三学生李津，你想选择一所外地的大学，而你的父母想让在本市上大学，你很苦恼，请给你在中国留学的美国朋友Tom写一封求助信，主要内容包括：

1. 你的苦恼

2. 你和父母各持己见的理由

3. 询问Tom的建议

注意：

（1）词数不少于100；

（2）可以适当增加细节，使内容充实、行文连贯；

（3）开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Tom，

Long time no see. As it won’t be long before I graduate from high school, I have to choose an ideal university in advance, which makes me really annoyed.

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Yours,

Li Jin