秦皇岛2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、I go to the sports club and _____ once a week.

A.work out B.point out C.turn out D.come out

2、—They have done a good job.

— _______ and ________.

A.So they have done； so do you

B.So they have； so have you

C.So have they； so you have

D.So it is with them； so it is with you

3、Even in some developed countries, the infected people are _____ to be denied health care than other people.

A.three times as likely B.as likely three times

C.three times more likely D.more likely three times

4、The newcomer went to the library the other day and searched for   he could find about Mark Twain.

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

5、Please choose the WRONG sentences ______．

A.It is so fine a day that many citizens of Nanchong go outing for relaxation beside the Jialing River.

B.It is such a fine day that many citizens of Nanchong go outing for relaxation beside the Jialing River.

C.It is such fine weather that many citizens of Nanchong go outing for relaxation beside the Jialing River.

D.It is so fine a weather that many citizens of Nanchong go outing for relaxation beside the Jialing River.

6、One of the men holds the view _______ the book said was right.

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

7、On Halloween, children in America like to _______ as ghosts to frighten people.

A.take up B.make up C.dress up D.turn up

8、______ to pass his driving test, Mike received the training again.

A．Fail

B．Failed

C．Having failed

D．To fail

9、The boy ________ on the ground ________ that he has seen a cock________ an egg.

A．laying; lay; lay

B．lying; lei; lie

C．lying; lies; lay

D．lay; lying; lay

10、It won't be long _our summer vacation begins, but my vacation plans are still up in the air.

A.when B.until C.that D.before

11、No sooner a shelter it began to pour.

A.we found… than B.had we found… when

C.had we found… than D.we found… when

12、______ nice, the food was sold out soon.

A.Tasted B.Tasting C.To taste D.Being tasted

13、On June 17th, an earthquake hit Chang Ning, ______ a lot of villages damaged.

A. left B. to leave C. leaving D. has left

14、On Sundays, many parents go to the boarding school _________ to see their children.

A.especially B.specially C.particularly D.in particular

15、The pig flu _________ through the Northern part of China for months killed a great many pigs.

A. sweeping   B. swept

C. to sweep   D. sweeps

16、Data show that kids and teens who do read frequently, compared to infrequent readers, have more books in the home, and parents will set _______ time for them to read.

A.out B.off C.about D.aside

17、My English teacher, Mr. Smith went home last week, but his words were deeply ________ upon my mind.

A．left

B．affected

C．influenced

D．impressed

18、The captain and were accused of abandoning passengers in South Korea ferry disaster.

A.members B.crew C.partners D.team

19、As for how to promote public education, Professor Li gave us a lot of suggestions which ________ reasonable and practical.

A.appeared B.sounded C.looked D.listened

20、Why ________ it rain on Sundays? We can’t go camping as planned. What a pity！

A. should B. can

C. must D. may

21、Bob has never ________ and we all have to work harder to make up for his laziness.

A．let off steam

B．taken a breath

C．pulled his weight

D．settled down

22、You cannot imagine how she finished the race _____ her foot wounded so badly.

A．for

B．when

C．with

D．while

23、There, a big memorial has been built ____ him, who devoted himself to the poor.

A.in praise of B.in charge of C.in favor of D.in memory of

24、The police are offering a $ 60,000 _____ for information about the killer.

A.price B.prize C.award D.reward

25、– But for your timely warning, we _______ into great trouble.

– You know we’re friends.

A.would get B.must have got C.would have got D.have got

26、Hidden gardens in London

From nature reserves to community spaces, we’ve dug up some of London’s most secret gardens, where you’ll find pockets of splendid nature and forget about all your worries.

Queen’s Wood

Across the road from the better-known Highgate Wood, there is something more magical and quiet about Queen’s Wood— witness its hilly pathways through the mountain ash and cherry trees. It might be only a few hundred metres from Highgate tube station, but native bluebells and countless species of small animals make this a wonderful retreat.

Phoenix Garden

Behind Charing Cross Road, this is a super spot for a leafy lunchtime break. Look out for frogs and sparrows, which are thriving thanks to an enthusiastic conservation initiative. The garden closed last autumn for redevelopment work but has reopened in time to take advantage of our long-awaited spell of improved weather.

Postman’s Park

A short walk from St Paul’s Cathedral lies one of London’s most touching monuments: George Frederic Watts’s Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. Within the quiet Postman’s Park, nestled beneath a roof, are just over 50 ceramic plaques（牌匾）, each honoring the memory of an ordinary person who lost their life trying to save others.

Red Cross Garden

Originally intended to give Southwark children a space to play, this Victorian garden has been restored to its original design, complete with pond, cottage, bandstand and formal borders. While relaxing in the restored bandstand, it’s hard to imagine the view back in 1887 when it was surrounded by workhouses and factories.

【1】Which garden is close to a subway station?

A．Queen’s Wood.

B．Phoenix Garden.

C．Postman’s Park.

D．Red Cross Garden.

【2】What can you do in Postman’s Park?

A．Take photos of old workhouses.

B．Swim in the pond.

C．Learn stories about selflessness.

D．Enjoy a band show.

【3】What do Phoenix Garden and Red Cross Garden have in common?

A．They have got some repair work.

B．They were surrounded by factories.

C．They will be temporarily closed.

D．They have the same original design.

27、There’ s no place like home. It’ s the place where we’ re surrounded by our possessions and creature comforts. We purchase things to give our homes a personal touch. And one thing we’re buying more of is houseplants. But are these “living” additions to our homes good for us and the environment?

Houseplants, also known as pot plants, add a natural touch and they have the ability to brighten up a room on a budget. The Royal Horticultural Society found that nearly 72% of adults in the UK had a houseplant in their home, with this figure rising to 80% of 16-24 year olds. A fifth of owners also said they use plants in the home to boost their health and well-being. And average sales last year were up on the previous year.

It seems millennials (千禧代) are driving the growth in the sales of houseplants. More young people are living in flats without a garden. 24-year-old Daisy Hale said “being able to care for something but not having too much commitment—I guess that’s a classic millennial line—is ideal for my lifestyle.”

From hanging baskets, to cacti (仙人掌) and succulent ferns, the choice of vegetation is endless. They are easy to care for, and there have been unproven claims that they improve the air quality in our home. But whatever their benefits, there are now concerns that they might not be so good for the environment. Some are bought online and shipped from overseas. Fay Kenworthy, co-founder of PlantSwap, a community activity that encourages people to trade plants locally, said “this could defeat many local plants.”

But botanist James Wong argues that home delivery has less of an environmental impact than multiple trips to the garden center in a car. Although he’ s not too concerned about the environmental impact, others are worried about the plastic pots they are in and the type of peat (泥炭) that some of them are grown in. However, a sustainable approach to buying them may be the best way forward if we want to introduce some natural greenery into our homes.

【1】What is the benefit of a houseplant?

A．A houseplant can cure people of many diseases.

B．A houseplant is ideal for millennials’ career.

C．A houseplant improve the water quality in our home.

D．A houseplant can beautify a room with little money.

【2】Which of the following may Fay Kenworthy agree with?

A．The choice of vegetation is endless.

B．People should buy local plants.

C．It’s best to buy plants online.

D．Houseplants are hard to care for.

【3】Where is the passage probably from?

A．A fashion magazine.

B．A tour brochure.

C．A scientific fiction.

D．A history book.

【4】What is James Wong’s attitude towards home delivery of plants?

A．Negative.

B．Neutral.

C．Positive.

D．Not mentioned.

【5】What is the best title of the passage?

A．Natural Greenery

B．Millennials’ Choice

C．Houseplants: Good or Bad?

D．Hanging Baskets or a Garden?

28、   There’re plenty of popular activities for kids and teens to attend in the Syracuse area in the US during the summer holidays, including some great educational chances. Here are the top four.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo Camp

The zoo offers separate camps for kids. The camps for kindergarteners run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and cost $115 for zoo members and $135 for non-members. Kids entering 7th and 8th grades will have half a day from 1:00 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. The cost is $149 for members and $160 for non-members. All camps have educational activities and animal encounters. The camps run from August 14 to August 19. Registration starts from July 10 for members and July 15 for non-members.

Active Learning Services at Christian Brothers Academy

From August 1 to August 5, Christian Brothers Academy will host Active Learning Services. Topics of learning include Chess Camp (ages 5-15), and Video Game Creation Program (ages8-15). Chess Camp promises to improve chess skills through instructors’ using demo (演示) boards and historic games. Half-day sessions cost $250 for Chess Camp and $280 for Computer Camp. A full day of Chess costs $400, and a half day of Chess followed by a half day of Computer Camp costs $430.

Syracuse University Summer College

From July 5 to August 12, Syracuse University will host pre-college programs for high school students. The Summer College will offer a wide variety of programs, including architecture, engineering, computer science, public communications and eco-fashion. The programs are taught by teachers of Syracuse University and include hands-on activities. The costs range from $2322 to $7642.

The Sheldon Institute at SUNYOswego

The State University of New York will hold 2-week educational enrichment programs for students entering grades 2-4 from July 25 to August 7. Children will have a set of programs: art, science, technology, PE, cultural appreciation and writing. Tuition for the programs is only $320 and a downloadable application is available.

【1】If two non-member pre-school boys attend Zoo Camp, how much should they pay?

A.$230. B.$320. C.$270. D.$298.

【2】What can be known about Chess Camp?

A.It will last for two weeks.

B.Whole-day sessions cost $250 for it.

C.Only children aged 8-15 can attend it.

D.Children can improve their chess skills there.

【3】Where can children attend the largest number of programs with low costs?

A.Syracuse University. B.The Sheldon Institute.

C.Rosamond Gifford Zoo. D.Christian Brothers Academy.

29、   Nzulezo in Jomoro district of western Ghana has coexisted with nature for many centuries. Here, all of life’s chores (家常杂务) from the preparation of meals to children going to school take place on water.

The first people in Nzulezo came from Mali in the 15th century. Many centuries after, people in Nzulezo still live in wooden buildings. Every family in modern Nzulezo has its own street, and every street is named after the head of that family. Every family member also owns a boat. It’s the only way of travelling there.

People in Nzulezo have kept their traditional way of living for many centuries, but they have introduced certain modern comforts such as clectricity, which means they no longer depend on kerosene (煤油) and lanterns to power up.

They also hope to build a 24-hour healthcare center. The locals have to travel five kilometers by boat to see a doctor.

Being on water also makes it hard to find teachers to teach Nzulezo children. Cudjoe, a teacher in Nzulezo, says that there aren’t enough payments to make teachers stay. Though there are glaring challenges, some of Cudjoe’s students have left Nzulezo for further education, including university, and they are thriving, he says. “I have a lady, she’s now a nurse, and I have a man who is now in university. Plenty of them are now in senior high outside the village. They are doing well.”

But while people in Nzulezo are open to satisfying some modern needs, they still feel strongly about keeping their traditional lifestyle. “Our life here is very comfortable for us. We cook here, we enjoy ourselves, we entertain ourselves, the children also. We prefer to stay,” says a local elder, John Arthur.

【1】What does Paragraph 2 focus on?

A.The rise and fall of Nzulezo. B.Nzulezo’s dependence on boats.

C.The origin of streets in Nzulezo. D.Nzulezo’s traditional way of living.

【2】What does the underlined word “thriving” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?

A.Suffering. B.Succeeding.

C.Returning. D.Researching.

【3】Which would be the best title for the passage?

A.Village over the River Coming to Shore

B.Nzulezo Giving Way to Modern Comforts

C.Floating Village Balancing Traditions in Modern World

D.Nzulezo Drawing Attention to Traditional Floating Life

30、   I'm not someone who likes to play games. But last April, I heard some of my classmates talking about the Rubik's Cube (魔方).

I saw a friend solve this puzzle very_______which really surprised me. Before I had even made my first _________ , he had aligned (对齐)all the colors. At the time, I thought my classmate must be using some _________technique.

At home I searched online for _________.I found out about an Australian teenager who can _________ the third order cube in 4. 73 seconds. I was shocked. Fascinated (着迷)by his _________, I began to study the Rubik's Cube myself.

Without a teacher to help me, it was a big challenge. The first thing I did was to _________the formulas (公式)for the cube. _________, that turned out to be an ineffective way of solving the problem.

I began to _________another approach to the cube, called "muscle memory". It depends on practicing a specific mechanical movement into memory through__________. As time went on, became more and more skillful. Meanwhile I found that it was a __________way to improve my logical skills and memory.

I’m so glad that I was__________ to the Rubik's Cube. All in all, to take on a new thing is always a good idea, a way into a new world.

【1】A.luckily B.quickly C.clearly D.normally

【2】A.move B.decision C.choice D.effort

【3】A.realistic B.traditional C.fantastic D.popular

【4】A.pictures B.words C.information D.advice

【5】A.stop B.destroy C.choose D.complete

【6】A.skill B.knowledge C.gift D.courage

【7】A.write B.check C.correct D.memorize

【8】A.Therefore B.Meanwhile C.However D.Besides

【9】A.take B.bring C.accept D.get

【10】A.preparation B.repetition C.question D.organization

【11】A.quick B.clever C.simple D.useful

【12】A.used B.introduced C.addicted D.recommended

31、课文填空

At the ancient Olympics,by【1】 the athlete were all men and they had to compete 【2】 no clothes.Single women were allowed to take part in their own 【3】,at a separate festival in honour of Hera,the wife of the Greek god Zeus.Today,both male and female athletes from around the world can take part,no matter what nation they come from. The 【4】Olympic were first held in 1896,in Athens.It was a Frenchman,pieere de Coubertin,who brought the Olympics back to life.He dreamt that the Olympics would make it possible for people of all countries to live side by side in 【5】Now people all over the world are helping to realize this dream.Among them are many well-known athletes.

32、书面表达（满分20分）

假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom来信询问最近中国各地，尤其是北京，雾霾天气严重的情况。请你给Tom写封邮件。内容包括：

1. 对雾霾天气的情况描述

2. 雾霾对健康，生活及交通等的影响

3. 你的看法或建议

要求：100字左右（已给出部分不计入字数）

雾霾天气: the hazy weather

Dear Tom,

I’ve received your letter and thanks for your concern. __________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

Best wishes

Yours，

LiHua