十堰2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、With so many noises from the busy traffic in the street, I couldn’t ________ and do my research work.

A．put down

B．lay down

C．settle down

D．get down

2、______ many failures, I have the courage to meet all challenges.

A.To experience B.Having experienced C.Experienced D.Experiencing

3、Andrew is such a rebellious person that he often offends against _______ others consider accepted rules.

A.that B.what C.which D.whether

4、I won’t be free this afternoon. I ________ one friend off.

A.will be seeing B.will have seen C.have seen D.saw

5、The new government desire corruption ________ as soon as possible to regain people’s trust.

A．should cure

B．is cured

C．must be cured

D．be cured

6、— It was careless of you to have left the house without turning off the gas.

— My god! _______.

A.So were you B.So was I C.So did I D.So I did

7、To ____ telling lies he asked his friends to help him cheat his parents.

A.get down to B.get across C.get away with D.get over

8、______ I’m well again, I can go on with my work.

A.Even if B.As though C.Ever after D.Now that

9、– The traffic jam is driving me mad.

-- ____ Such is often the case on Monday mornings.

A. Well done B. No way

C. Keep cool D. Sounds good

10、When I met him the other day，it was the first time we ______ each other since we graduated from school.

A. saw     B. have seen

C. were seeing D. had seen

11、Paul did a great job in the speech contest. He many times last week.

A．need have practised

B．might practise

C．must have practised

D．could practise

12、—What do you think of teaching?

—I find it fun and demanding. It is a job____ you are doing something serious

but interesting.

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

13、With the advantages________，home﹣made mobile phones have_________in recent years.

A.recognized； taken off

B.recognizing； taken on

C.recognized； taken up

D.recognizing； taken in

14、Building a new railway needs a lot of money, but ______ it is beneficial to the development of the local place in the long run.

A.in other words B.on the other hand

C.for one thing D.in conclusion

15、His mistake was ________ youth and inexperience

A．because

B．as

C．as a result

D．due to

16、He promised that he would come, but he hasn’t   yet.

A.turned up B.turned down C.turned out D.turned over

17、The man opened his eyes, only ________ himself left alone in the room.

A. finding B. found C. to find D. having found

18、The background music is such wonderful music _______ is played in the background to put you in a particular mood.

A.what B.that C.as D.which

19、There is not much difference between the two, I really don't know _____.

A．which should I choose

B．what I should choose

C．which I should choose

D．what should I choose

20、— The trip to Yangzhou is impressive thanks to free access to tourist attractions, isn’t it?

— Well, free access is just an added _____ and the real attraction lies in its local-flavor food.

A.bonus B.charge C.reward D.prize

21、As is proved, real effective exchange rate appreciation will help improve our country's industrial structure in the long run, though it ______ some short-term pressure on employment.

A. contributes to B. brings in

C. results from D. gives rise to

22、Exercise has a ______ part to play in preventing disease.

A.major B.urgent C.ancient D.violent

23、Everyone is different and that is ________ makes our world so much better.

A. that B. which

C. what     D. who

24、— Let’s go for a nice walk into the country this afternoon.

— I’d like to, but I ________ to go with Alice to buy some clothes.

A.agreed B.will agree C.have agreed D.had agreed

25、_____ is even important _____ as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.

A. That, which B. What, that

C. What, what   D. It, that

26、   If you cannot afford to travel in any class above economy, flying generally sucks, either a little or a lot, depending on your tolerance level. But it especially sucks if you are too wide for the airline’s design.

Just getting to your seat can be a challenge, as your hips(臀部,髋) bounce from seat to seat on each side of the aisle(过道). If someone is standing up to put things in the overhead locker, there is a decision to be made about whether it’s worth trying to squeeze past. Everything is just slightly too small: the seats, the overhead lockers, even the bathrooms – and those, it seems, are getting even smaller.

The Washington Post recently reported that, on some newer planes flown by American, Delta and United airlines, the bathrooms in economy class are just 61cm wide: about 25cm narrower than the average portable toilet, and roughly the width of the average dishwasher. Your face might be the only thing you can poke in there comfortably – which makes it a poor design, considering what a passenger is likely to need the bathroom for.

According to the manufacturer, these “Advanced Spacewell” bathrooms make space for six additional passengers, which is great for the airlines’ financial bottom line. But what about the other bottom line? Concerning, well, bottoms that can’t fit into their planes’ bathrooms?

As bodies get bigger and aeroplane spaces get smaller, the wide among us have come up with solutions. Armrests that turn us into sausages(香肠) can be pulled up, or slowly encased(围住,包起) into the soft flesh of our sides until we go numb(麻木). We can ask the flight attendant to get us a seat-belt extender, if security has confiscated the one we brought with us, as can sometimes happen. But squeezing into a tiny toilet and closing the door behind us? Not workable.

Unlike the impossible task of squeezing down the aisle to your seat, or the side-to-side dance necessary to get big hips past the armrests, fitting into a space just 61cm wide is not just a challenge – it is almost impossible. It is not like missing out on an option for the in-flight meal – a bathroom is as essential as a safety-compliant seat belt, or the air that is pumped in to the cabin(飞机舱). If airlines are not willing to make space for us, bigger passengers may have no option but to reconsider booking a flight at all.

【1】What is the advantage of the new toilets?

A.More passengers can use them. B.The airlines can increase their profits.

C.They are more comfortable. D.They are practical and convenient.

【2】What does the underlined word ‘confiscated’ mean?

A.provided B.questioned C.checked D.taken

【3】What does the fifth paragraph mainly tell us?

A.Fat people can deal with many problems they face on planes.

B.Flight attendants are likely to be helpful when asked for assistance.

C.Flying is pleasant for overweight people at present.

D.People’s bodies are getting bigger year by year.

【4】The writer believes that bigger passengers _____.

A.will have to find more creative solutions in the future

B.should grasp the chance to lose weight before flying

C.should miss out on the option for the in-flight meal

D.might be unable to travel by air in the future

27、Fantastic Fall Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

Seymour Apple Festival

Admission to the Seymour Apple Festival is free and so is the entertainment! More than 15,000 people from all over the region come out to take part in the activities, ranging from drawings, vendor booths, food, apple contests, bike decorating contests, and more.

Marionville Apple Festival

The popular Marionville Apple Festival is home to countless activities and events. The carnival, pony rides, and games will keep the kids busy, while adults will enjoy watching the pie-eating contest and browsing dozens of craft vendor booths.

Humansville Fall Festival

The Humansville Fall Festival may be hosted by a small town, but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking big fun. Perfect for all ages, this fall festival is celebrating its 70th year and will provide three full days of fun. This year’s festival will feature live music from fantastic local musicians, which will definitely make it different from the ones in other years. You’ll also find fun carnival rides, talented artisans selling their goods, and an amazing parade to wrap up the event on Saturday.

Southside Fall Festival

The Southside Fall Festival is perfect for family celebrations, with an alcohol-free environment and free admission. Enjoy a colorful parade and float contest, delicious food vendors, live music, karaoke, and more.

Fall Into Arts Festival

Make sure to bring the kids along for this festival that celebrates all things creative. The Fall Into Arts Festival features a host of kid-friendly activities like a lego build, sand art, bubble stations, chalk the sidewalk, a jump house, and more. Parents will have plenty to do as well, with an excellent variety of artists, festival food, a mini film festival, and much more.

【1】Which festivals are free of charge?

A．Seymour Apple Festival and Southside Fall Festival.

B．Southside Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.

C．Humansville Fall Festival and Fall Into Arts Festival.

D．Seymour Apple Festival and Marionville Apple Festival.

【2】What makes Humansville Fall Festival special this year?

A．Fun activities on Saturday.

B．The duration of the festival,

C．The area of the hosting town.

D．Musicians’ live performance.

【3】Fall Into Arts Festival is specially welcomed by_________.

A．families with kids

B．modern artists

C．visitors of all ages

D．Movie lovers

28、Imagine turning on the GPS and seeing an image of your car from above. As the car drives, the map follows along in real time, informing you of any traffic, pedestrians, animals or other things nearby. Routes and names of road appear over the live stream. It's like the map has come to life.

This type of map isn't available yet. But it could be very soon. In 2014, the WorldView-3 satellite was sent into space. Even though it orbits Earth at more than 370 miles (600km) away, it can take images of objects on Earth that are just 10 inches (25cm) across. Looking all the way from outer space, it can make out a smart phone held in your hand. It can tell what types of cars are travelling down a road. But it can't identify your face or read the cars' license plate numbers.

According to some reports, this satellite and other US satellites have the technology to take even sharper images, with a resolution of up to around 4 inches (10cm). But US law forbids making these super-sharp pictures public. But the idea that anybody might be able to spy on the entire Earth in such detail may seem scary. Live, high-detail satellite mapping could be used to keep tabs on anybody at any time, without the person's knowledge. Ray Purdy of University College London told CNN that he couldn't imagine what this could mean for privacy. "Most satellites are commercially owned, so if you have money, you can have that imagery. It means anyone can spy on anyone." he said.

At the same time, live, detailed maps of the Earth's surface could aid humanity in amazing ways. Satellite images can help experts track storms as they form and chart their paths. At high detail, live maps of a disaster area could quickly reveal people in need of rescue as well as the safest routes in or out. Satellites images are already helping the police catch illegal fishing operations. Higher detail may make it possible to catch other criminals in the act. The images could also make it easier for farmers to watch over their crops or for scientists to find minerals. Also, these images play a very important role in monitoring the health of forests and other landscapes.

What do you think? Would you like to see everyone accessing high-detail live maps of the Earth's surface? Please share your idea with us on the website.

【1】How does the author introduce the topic of the passage?

A．By telling a story.

B．By supposing a situation.

C．By making a comparison.

D．By using a research finding.

【2】What can the WorldView-3 satellite do?

A．Tell how a person looks.

B．Identify what a pedestrian is holding.

C．Help farmers sow seeds for their crops.

D．Read a running car's license plate number.

【3】What kind of feeling was expressed in Ray Purdy's words?

A．Regret.

B．Excitement.

C．Concern.

D．Sympathy.

【4】What's the best title of the passage?

A．Anyone can spy on anyone

B．Criminals have nowhere to hide

C．More satellites into space: good or bad?

D．A live map of everywhere on Earth:scary or cool?

29、Four apps to keep your life on track

From simple task scheduling to detailed task management, all these apps offer everything you need for efficient task recording.

Focuster

With Focuster, you just need to add all your tasks and the tool will arrange them immediately in order of importance. After adding all the tasks, just press the Now button and the tool will show the tasks you should be focusing on for the day.

TeuxDeux

This useful app lets you schedule and organize all your tasks for the whole week. Just add the tasks below the day column and you’re done. Want to move a task from one column to another? No worries. Its drag - and - drop interface (界面) lets you rearrange the task and add it to a different day ’ s column. Additionally, TeuxDeux lets you add repeating tasks for a day.

TickTick

TickTick allows you to add tasks, subtasks, custom reminders as well as deadlines for a day, a week, or a month. In order to provide you with more ease in task scheduling, TickTick offers a nice calendar view, where you can add or edit tasks on a weekly or daily basis. It also has experimental features, which you can turn on if you want to try out beta capabilities (测试功能).

Wunderlist

The app lets you create tasks, subtasks and allows you to share with your family, friends and colleagues. The whole app is designed in the most user — friendly way and offers you the ability to add deadlines, additional information and reminders.

【1】To share your tasks with others，you’d prefer to choose ________.

A．Focuster.

B．TeuxDeux

C．TickTick.

D．Wunderlist.

【2】What’s the similarity between TeuxDeux and TickTick?

A．They offer a beautiful calendar view.

B．They have great experimental features.

C．They can help organize tasks for a week.

D．They have a very user — friendly interface.

【3】What benefit can you get from the four apps?

A．Completing your work more easily.

B．Obtaining everything you need faster.

C．Getting access to the Internet more quickly.

D．Organizing your activities more effectively.

30、Last weekend, I had an opportunity to serve as a volunteer at a nursing home in another city. I don’t have a car and even the _____ train station is far away from my house.______, I wasn’t sure how to get there.

I posted a(n)____ for a ride on the ride share board. Soon an individual I’d never met ___________ that he’d be able to pick me up and drop me off at the station. He said he’d wait until my train arrived ____ he drove away. My heart _____ and the stress I’d been feeling disappeared _____ and thus our friendship began.

I ended up arriving at the nursing home in ______. The tiny team of servers there were ______ for the additional help. We all worked together as a team. I was glad to be a part of this and be of _____ to the elderly.

That evening when my new ______ dropped me off at the station, he ______ that it was in a deserted area. So he parked his car and said, “We will wait for the ______ to come together.” I couldn’t believe his _______.

With five minutes left before the train arrived, he ______ with me stories of his childhood. As a young boy, he ______ to sit near the edge of the train tracks, waiting ______ for the trains to rush by with all their force. That night he waited with me as my train______. It didn’t rush by with full force but I left that station _______ the full force of his kindness and generosity. People like him would always ______ me how to love and how to give.

【1】

A．best

B．largest

C．closest

D．latest

【2】

A．However

B．Therefore

C．Instead

D．Otherwise

【3】

A．excuse

B．charge

C．preference

D．request

【4】

A．replied

B．joked

C．remembered

D．pretended

【5】

A．when

B．since

C．after

D．before

【6】

A．broke

B．warmed

C．sank

D．changed

【7】

A．immediately

B．gradually

C．recently

D．slowly

【8】

A．order

B．return

C．time

D．turn

【9】

A．grateful

B．regretful

C．responsible

D．sorry

【10】

A．interest

B．service

C．hope

D．curiosity

【11】

A．clerk

B．customer

C．neighbor

D．friend

【12】

A．admitted

B．heard

C．noticed

D．intended

【13】

A．train

B．bus

C．taxi

D．car

【14】

A．bravery

B．confidence

C．courage

D．kindness

【15】

A．argued

B．shared

C．discussed

D．compared

【16】

A．used

B．had

C．wished

D．decided

【17】

A．unwillingly

B．proudly

C．excitedly

D．embarrassedly

【18】

A．started

B．passed

C．stopped

D．approached

【19】

A．doubting

B．ignoring

C．feeling

D．wondering

【20】

A．warn

B．remind

C．expect

D．promise

31、Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

Scientists have proved what students have long suspected: Maths equations can actually trigger physical pain.

Regions of the brain linked with the experience of physical 【1】 were activated in those fearful of maths when they were presented with a tough equation, researchers have found. The higher a person’s anxiety of a maths task, the more it 【2】 activity in regions of their brain associated with visceral (内脏的) threat detection, and often the experience of pain itself.

However, the researchers say their study examines the pain response associated with anticipating an anxiety-provoking event, rather than the pain associated with a 【3】 event itself. A maths task itself is not painful but 【4】 the thought of it is highly unpleasant to certain people.

“Maths can be difficult, and for those with high levels of mathematics-anxiety (HMAs), math is associated with tension, apprehension (忧虑) and fear,” the researchers said in their paper titled. When Math Hurts. “【5】, this relation was not seen during math performance, 【6】 that it is not that math itself hurts, rather, the anticipation of math is painful. These results may also provide a potential neural mechanism to explain why (people with) HMAs tend to 【7】 math and math-related situations, which in turn can bias (使有偏见) (those with) high levels of mathematics-anxiety away from taking math classes or even entire math-related 【8】 paths. We provide the first neural 【9】 indicating the nature of the subjective experience of math-anxiety.

Other forms of psychological stress, such as social 【10】 or a traumatic break-up, can also elicit feeling of physical pain.”

32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150词左右。

We went to Darjelling during the summer holidays and booked a cottage(农舍) for our stay. Our cook Gopi came with us because we could not do without home-cooked meals.

Usually all the shopping was done by our home help Bharat, who went to our holiday destination with us. However, one early evening, my mother decided to do all the vegetable shopping by herself. She believed that Bharat did not wait to check the really fresh items and instead, bought some things in a hurry. As a result, the vegetables he brought back were not fresh.

After getting ready, she took her favorite purse with quite an amount of money, thinking she could go to other shops too after finishing at the vegetable market. My mother asked Bharat to get a rickshaw for her and on reaching the market, she asked the rickshaw wallah ( 人力车车夫) to wait for her. She took a coolie (小工) and did her shopping happily, choosing some of the freshest green vegetables available there. At last, her shopping was done. She returned to the rickshaw and sat on it while the coolie put all the things my mother had bought onto the rickshaw.

On reaching home, Bharat took all the packets of vegetables inside and my mother quickly paid the rickshaw wallah and got off, forgetting to collect her purse from the seat of the rickshaw. The rickshaw wallah left soon after saying goodbye to my mother. All of us greeted my mother and asked her about her evening of shopping with much delight.

Then we began to help my mother prepare our dinner. My father came to help cut the meat; I helped wash the vegetables; we were talking and laughing. When dinner was ready, it was late in the evening, almost 9 p.m.

Paragraph 1:

Then my mom realized her purse was missing.

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Paragraph 2:

We were just about to begin eating when the door belling rang.

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