石嘴山2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、The employee you had thought highly dishonest.

A.of proving B.of proved C.of to prove D.of being proved

2、Many nurses, ______ were retired, headed for affected areas to help.

A.most of which B.most of whom

C.most of them D.most of who

3、Some of the texts have too many new words and expressions _______ are hard for me.

A. which B. who

C. where D. what

4、She smiled ________ relief after she heard her son had been admitted to Tsinghua University.

A．in

B．at

C．with

D．on

5、He managed to_______ a place in the final exam by working hard constantly.

A. explore B. reserve C. award D. secure

6、_______ matters most in learning languages is enough practice.

A.What B.Why C.As D.Which

7、Either the beautiful sights of this modern city or its local custom____ thousands of visitors during the past years.

A. have attracted B. were attracting C. has attracted D. was attracting

8、____________ by his behavior, I said all this to my best friend.

A.Disappointing B.To disappoint

C.Disappointed D.Being disappointed

9、Now the ice isn’t hard enough ______ on. So we have no choice but ______ away.

A.to skate; to go B.skating; go

C.skate; going D.skates; going

10、The school rules state that no child __________ be allowed out of the school during the day, unless accompanied by an adult.

A.shall B.should C.will D.can

11、---Mum, have you seen my U-Disk?

---____________ you bought last Sunday? I'm afraid I haven't seen ________.

A. The one; one   B. That; one   C. One; it   D. The one; it

12、— Could you help me paint the walls this weekend, Tom?

— ______. What time should I come over to your house?

A.Up to you B.No problem C.It depends D.Wait a minute

13、Some people might win ______ for their farm produce,like the biggest watermelon or the most handsome rooster.

A. scholarship B. rewards

C. awards D. medals

14、______ surprised the hostess most is _______ one of her friends left the party without saying a word.

A. What, what   B. What, that

C. That, that D. That, what

15、Hawking owned a brilliant intellect with a deep ____ for humanity, which enabled him to overcome his terrible disease and become a famous scientist.

A.aid B.concern C.glory D.basis

16、The seaside here draws a lot of tourists every summer. Warm sunshine and soft sands make ________ it is.

A.what B.which C.how D.where

17、The new movie is so popular that it___to be one of the biggest money makers of all time.

A.promises B.regards C.pretends D.supposes

18、The factory used 65% of the raw materials， the rest of which saved for other purposes.

A.is B.are C.was D.were

19、There were many causes for his failure, but ________, it was because his carelessness and little preparation.

A. as a result B. on the other hand

C. in a nutshell D. on the contrary

20、—Can I smoke here?

—I'm afraid not. We don't ________ smoking here.

A.agree B.forbid

C.promise D.permit

21、A large number of volunteers ________in the battle against the novel coronavirus since the end of last year.

A．was involved

B．had been involved

C．is involved

D．have been involved

22、I often think of my old friend Henry, most of _____ letters I still keep.

A.his B.who C.whom D.whose

23、How happy we are! The holiday we have been looking forward _______ at last.

A.to has come B.having come

C.to having come D.has come

24、The decision ________, what is to be done now is how to carry it out.

A.is made B.has been made C.having been made D.having made

25、______ makes mistakes must correct them.

A. Who B. Anyone

C. Whoever D. Anybody

26、In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition. Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity; others say that competition is bad; that it sets one person against another; that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.

I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills. For them, playing well and winning are often life-and-death affairs. In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten.

However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude. In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition. Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society. Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail. They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success. By not trying, they always have an excuse: “I may have lost, but it doesn’t matter because I really didn’t try.” What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot. Such a loss would be a measure of their worth. Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves. Both are based on the mistaken belief that one’s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others. Both are afraid of not being valued. Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve can we discover a new meaning in competition.

【1】What does this passage mainly talk about?

A. Competition helps to set up self-respect.

B. Opinions about competition are different among people.

C. Competition is harmful to personal quality development.

D. Failures are necessary experiences in competition

【2】Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?

A. It pushes society forward.

B. It builds up a sense of duty.

C. It improves personal abilities.

D. It encourages individual efforts.

【3】What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a desire to fail ?

A. One’s worth lies in his performance compared with others.

B. One’s success in competition needs great efforts.

C. One’s achievement is determined by his particular skills.

D. One’s success is based on how hard he has tried.

【4】Which point of view may the author agree to?

A. Every effort should be paid back.

B. Competition should be encouraged.

C. Winning should be a life-and-death matter.

D. Fear of failure should be removed in competition.

27、   I come from a family that loves sports. My father coaches Little League baseball. My mother swims nearly every weekend. My brother is on his high-school basketball team, and I am the best hitter on my middle-school volleyball team. All of us have benefited (受益) from sports. One of the most common ways for kids to take part in sports is to join a team. Joining a sports team should be a school requirement.

Playing sports is good for both the body and mind. Everyone knows that exercise helps people stay fit. For example, swimming helps your heart work better and it also helps build muscle strength (肌肉力量). In addition, school athletes often have a healthy diet. I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and avoid fatty foods because I must stay in great condition.

Being on a team allows students to enjoy a healthier social life. They often make more friends and can be some of the most popular kids in school. Since joining the basketball team, my brother has made friends with a lot of his teammates and has showed more interest in spending time with them.

Kids who take part in school teams sometimes earn college scholarships (奖学金). My brother’s friend, Justin, played football in high school. His family did not have money to send him to college. However, a college invited him to play on its team. The college is paying for him to go to school. Joining a team turned out to be one of the best decisions he had ever made. Now he studies at a great college and plays on its football team. Not every school athlete gets a college scholarship, but joining a school team makes it possible.

Although some people may not like the idea of forcing students to join a school team, its many benefits such as keeping kids healthy, new friendships, and possible scholarships cannot be denied (否认).

【1】What does the author mainly tell us in Paragraph 2?

A.Playing sports has health benefits.

B.Students should spend more time exercising.

C.Swimming is an excellent sport for students.

D.School athletes must try to eat a healthy diet.

【2】How did the author’s brother change after joining the team?

A.He had a busier life.

B.He got more chances.

C.He worked much harder.

D.He became more sociable.

【3】What can we infer about Justin?

A.He is a good football player.

B.He will be given a scholarship.

C.He is managing a school team.

D.He comes from a wealthy family.

【4】What is the author’s attitude to making students join school teams?

A.He doubts it.

B.He is in support of it.

C.He is worried about it.

D.He pays little attention to it.

28、Franklin’s Experiment: How Much Is True?

Benjamin Franklin’s famous lightning experiment has introduced generations of children to science. 【1】

The well-known story is that Franklin flew a kite during a storm in 1752. At that time, there was much interest in electricity. People wanted to know if lightning was really produced by electricity. 【2】 He raised the kite with a piece of string tied to it. A metal key was attached to the string. A flash of lightning hit the kite, and electricity was conducted through the string to the key. 【3】 This, he said, proved that lightning was a form of electricity.

For years, schools have taught this story and it has inspired us and taught us that scientific experiments are important to establish the truth and to contribute towards later scientific discoveries and inventions.

However, neither the story nor the details of the experiment are entirely true. Although it has been proved that Franklin’s experiment took place, more than one scientist has questioned what really happened. 【4】 But scientists all agree that if Franklin had actually touched the key, he would certainly have died from the electric shock.

Scientists often question accepted ideas because they want to establish the facts. Some have even questioned the story about the apple that fell on Newton’s head and led him to come up with his theory of gravity.

【5】 But in science, facts should be proved by experiments and research, and we should not always believe everything we read or hear — even if it is a great story.

A.Franklin was one of them.

B.The detail about the string and the key is true.

C.It’s true that many discoveries start with an experiment.

D.Admittedly, fiction is often more interesting than the truth.

E.Franklin then touched the key with his finger and got an electric shock.

F.However, new research suggests that the story may be fiction instead of fact.

G.This experiment proves beyond any doubt that lightning is an electric phenomenon.

29、Fairs and theme parks never seem to lose their attraction. My kids love them as much as I do. Not everyone will agree with me though. My wife is terrified of anything more exciting than the merrygoround. So why do I love Blackpool’s Big One while she goes white on hearing the word “rollercoaster(过山车)”？

According to psychologists, it comes down to something called a “Type T” personality. Type T’s are thrillseekers who welcome the uncertainty of activities that most people would find hairraising. It seems some of us enjoy the physical sensations associated with fear: the adrenaline(肾上腺素) rush and the beating heart. Scary rides make us feel alive. Terrifying experiences encourage a sense of excitement once we’re back on solid ground though we only enjoy them, experts say, when we’re within a “protective frame” that assures us that deep down,        we’re still safe.

Recent research has found certain genes(基因) which may be responsible for those of us with Type T personalities. Biochemists have separated a gene called DRD4 which seems more common in rollercoaster lovers like me.

New technologies have allowed engineers to design coasters that change speeds quickly,        shoot up hundreds of feet into the air and make all sorts of twists. Research suggests that extreme fairground rides tend to appeal particularly to those of us who lead stressful, structured or controlled lives. It’s certainly true that roller coasters are a way of breaking out of the humdrum(乏味的) expectations of everyday life. Theme parks allow us to act like children again, to experience true excitement and behave a little wildly. Where else as an adult can you scream at the top of your lungs and throw your arms in the air without being sent for psychological evaluation?

If you’re looking for a great place this summer where you can get in touch with your inner risktaker, head for the nearest theme park. It’s a scream!

【1】What can we learn about the author’s wife?

A．She gets excited easily.

B．She fears extreme rides.

C．She loves Blackpool’s Big One.

D．She rarely disagrees with the author.

【2】What do people with Type T personalities tend to do?

A．Put their lives at risk.

B．Stay energetic all the time.

C．Avoid the “protective frame”.

D．Enjoy adventurous experiences.

【3】What has recent research revealed about the Type T personality?

A．It is genetically determined.

B．It is common among people.

C．It is caused by living separately.

D．It is a result of a physical disorder.

【4】What’s the main reason why the author appreciates extreme fairground rides?

A．They help relieve stress.

B．They are technologically designed.

C．They contribute to parentkid relationships.

D．They are a replacement for psychological evaluation.

30、   Clowns hold a confusing place in the human mind. They make some people roar with ______; they make some people scream in horror. For the past few months, a series of frightening sightings of people dressed as ______ have been reported around the world. So we asked ourselves: What is it about these painted people that _____us? It turns out that ______ may have the answer.

Clowns date back to ancient Egypt and evolved into the court jesters （朝廷弄臣）in the Middle Ages. These jokesters were paid to be funny and did whatever it took to ______ people.

The ______ clowns didn’t arrive until the 1800s when joseph Grinmaldi, a London clown, painted his face white and his cheeks red, and wore strange and colorful costumes. Although Grinmaldi’s clown life caused a lot of laughter, his life behind makeup was anything but ______. Sadly, he died penniless and an alcoholic.

______, in France, Jean-Gaspard Deburau became famous for creating a clown called Pierrot. However, Deburau’s mime act was not what made him world-famous. The white-faced clown ______a boy with a cane just because the child had laughed at him. ______ he was eventually acquitted （宣判无罪）of the crime, the ______ of the killer clown stayed in people’s mind.

Perhaps the most ______ clown in history was John Wayne Gary, who was found guilty of the murder of more than 35 men in the 1970s. When asked about his ______, Gary said, “You know clowns can get away with murder.”

So it’s no ______ that even horror movies and television shows featuring clowns can still give many of us nightmares. It seems like a few ______ examples have influenced the public’s opinions of clowns.

【1】A.enthusiasm B.laughter C.courage D.tears

【2】A.clowns B.experts C.journalists D.tourists

【3】A.shocks B.amuses C.terrifies D.saddens

【4】A.history B.customs C.media D.legends

【5】A.terrify B.frighten C.entertain D.control

【6】A.colorful B.modern C.frightening D.funny

【7】A.meaningful B.funny C.normal D.poor

【8】A.What’s more B.By contrast C.Secondly D.Meanwhile

【9】A.killed B.educated C.frightened D.motivated

【10】A.Because B.If C.Even if D.While

【11】A.impact B.image C.effect D.symbol

【12】A.impressive B.interesting C.notorious D.respected

【13】A.purpose B.intention C.crimes D.suspicions

【14】A.doubt B.deal C.point D.surprise

【15】A.bad B.typical C.great D.famous

31、

PISA is a two-hour test that compares the performance of 15-year-olds. In the latest test, the countries with the best readers were South Korea and Finland. But students in Shanghai. China, scored the highest of all in reading, mathematics and science. The next【1】 results were in Hong Kong. Singapore, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. In all, around half a million students in more than 70 【2】took the test last year. The test has been given every three years since 2000. Last year was the first time Shanghai took part.

Mr. ANDREAS SCHLEICHER says “Asian countries 【3】 education more than other countries. They have given education a【4】. Every child, every teacher, every parent knows that education is the【5】 to success.” He says other education systems can learn from Shanghai. For example, he says education spending in the province has increased, including teacher pay and training. And administrators are putting teachers into challenging classroom situations to make them 【6】at their jobs. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says that the results 【7】 an urgent need for Americans to do more to remain 【8】 in the world economy. He points out that the United States has fallen from first to ninth place in college graduation rates because of 【9】 by other countries.

Mr Schloichor says international testing experts have investigated and confirmed（证实）the Shanghai scores. He says the PISA results are not representative of all of China. But he also says they dispute the common belief that Chinese education【10】on repetition and memorization.

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80词左右。

Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks (盯着他们).

One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra’s school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.

Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.

The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start，but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided (碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.

注意：

1.所续写短文的词数应为80左右；

2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；

Paragraph 1:

Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paragraph 2:

Filled with pleasure, Ali walked home quickly._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________