琼海2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、This new technology will make a great _______ to the development of Chinese communication industry.

A.comprehension B.contribution C.composition D.conclusion

2、According to an Australia study, people who do not get enough sleep are more than   die of heart disease as people who get enough sleep.

A. as twice likely to B. twice likely than

C. twice as likely to D. likely as twice

3、The number of road accidents and the deaths _____ those accidents _____ over the past years.

A.resulting in; has increased B.resulting in; have increased

C.resulting from; has increased D.resulting from; have increased

4、________ is even more important is ________ as the earth cooled down, water began to appear on its surface.

A．When; that

B．What; whether

C．What; that

D．It; whether

5、We are looking forward with great hope to ________ at the party.

A．turn up

B．turning up

C．his turning up

D．he turning up

6、The white paint was cracked and peeling away from itself in ________ most unpleasant manner unlike the paintwork in the house in Berlin.

A. a B. the C. / D. any

7、What ______ fun it is to have a good chance to get so close to ______ nature!

A.不填; the B.a; the C.不填; 不填 D.a; 不填

8、It is highly recommended that the general public________one-metre social distance to avoid any possible risk of getting infected.

A．keep

B．will keep

C．must keep

D．keeps

9、Nowadays,villagers are proud of their culture and are actively protecting it,_______in turn improves the local tourism.

A.that B.which C.where D.what

10、What “wandering Earth” wants to ________ viewers is the faith in man’s strong will power to make the impossible possible.

A.communicate with B.consider about

C.share with D.interpret about

11、All around the world, we can see kids playing football to their hearts’ ______.

A.content B.pleasure C.satisfactory D.attraction

12、________in the center of the city, the park is a good place for a rest at weekends.

A. Locate B. To locate C. Located D. Locating

13、When we start gazing into the night sky with a telescope, the realization will suddenly come over us _______ we and our world are part of this giant system.

A.as B.where C.that D.whether

14、When and where to build the new factory ___ ________ yet.

A.is not decided B.are not decided

C.has not decided D.have not decided

15、________ you can sleep well for one or two nights, you will lose the ability to focus, plan and stay motivated.

A．Once

B．Unless

C．If

D．When

16、If you are caught cheating in the exam, you’ll never   it.

A.get down to B.get through C.get away with D.get along with

17、The old man is so ________ his retired life that he always wears a ________ smile.

A．content with; satisfying

B．content with; satisfied

C．content about; satisfying

D．contend about; satisfied

18、The little girl seldom,   , turned to her parents for help.

A.if ever B.if any C.if possible D.if so

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

A. should B. can

C. must D. may

20、In Britain today, women__________44% of the workforce, and nearly half the mothers with children are in paid work.

A.take up B.make up

C.pick up D.give up

21、If you want to get a good ___________, you’d better stand on the top of the hill.

A.sight B.scene

C.look D.view

22、My sister ________ my parents and I are proud was admitted to Peking University last autumn.

A. who B. that

C. of whom D. in whom

23、With the _______ of the mid-term examinations, the majority of the students are becoming more and more nervous.

A.approach B.access C.attachment D.appearance

24、Water，which seems so simple and common，is ________ makes life possible.

A. what B. that

C. which D. how

25、—Tom, shall we go out for a picnic?

—We’d better not. The weather report says____________.

A.you will have a frog in the throat

B.you can kill two birds with one stone

C.it will rain cats and dogs

D.you should hold your horse

26、Todd wore the same clothes every day for the first three weeks of school. He was laughed at because of this. But there was little Todd could do. His mother simply couldn’t afford to buy him new clothes. Two of the kids laughing at Todd were Garrett and Graham, a pair of football players. But over time, they realized that their disparaging words seemed to be slowly destroying Todd’s spirit.

“I felt like I needed to do something,” Graham told CBS News. So he and Garrett created a plan. They went home and hunted through their own drawers and closets. The next day at school, they met Todd at their third-period class and asked him to come into the hall. Todd was understandably worried about being called out by the larger boys.

“He wasn’t smiling or anything, and I was like, ‘I think this is going to make you smile,’” Graham says. “I told him, ‘We’re in the same third period, and I apologize for laughing at you, and I want to give something to you to make it up’” He then handed Todd a large bag. Inside were clean shirts and shorts, as well as a brand-new pair of sneakers.

Todd was wild with joy. “I was very happy,” he told CBS News. “Shocked, completely.” And Todd got much more than some new clothes. He no longer sits alone at lunch. Now he cats with his new friends, Garrett and Graham.

Garrett and Graham say they just want to inspire others to help those in need.

【1】What can we know about Todd?

A．He came from a poor family.

B．He wasn’t used to school life.

C．His taste for clothes was single.

D．His behavior brought others laughter.

【2】What does the underlined word “disparaging” in paragraph 1 mean?

A．Humorous.

B．Encouraging.

C．Unkind.

D．Selfish.

【3】Why did Todd feel entirely shocked?

A．Garrett beat Graham in a competitive game.

B．Garrett and Graham became friendly to him.

C．Garrett and Graham apologized to each other.

D．Garrett and Graham gave away clothes on TV.

【4】Which of the following can readers conclude from the text?

A．Many hands make light work.

B．The early bird catches the worm.

C．Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.

27、   Children love to have pets, and having these furry animals in your family does good to children. Many studies have shown that kids who have pets do better at school because they have higher scores of emotional intelligence(EI)(情商). Here are some of the ways pets can help children develop their EI.

Grow empathy(同情)

Children are naturally empathetic and having pets can develop this. Researchers Nienke Endenburg and Ben Baard wrote a book The Waltham Book of Human-Animal Interaction, which is an overview of scientific studies about raising pets. 【1】. It also shows that even young children who have pets show more empathy towards other animals and people.

Reduce stress

Today, some doctors are writing social prescriptions(处方) to get a pet. Even just petting a dog has been shown to reduce stress in children. 【2】, because they are great listeners.

Raise self-esteem(自尊)

【3】 In fact, the authors said that research “found that children’s self-esteem scores increased greatly over a nine-month period of keeping pets in their school classroom. Besides, it was children with originally low self-esteem scores who showed the greatest improvements.”

【4】

Many parents find it difficult to talk to their kids about sensitive topics like birth, illness, and death. Learning about these through the lives of their furry family members helps make it easier to understand the cycles of life. 【5】, but the authors say it can also be a very valuable learning experience. Children will learn how to deal with feelings of sadness and anger.

A.Help prevent loneliness

B.Teach about life cycle events

C.Animals can provide emotional support for kids

D.Of course, experiencing the death of a beloved pet is difficult for kids

E.Kids who take care of pets feel proud and have a sense of achievement

F.The book shows kids who take care of their pets are more caring than those who don’t

G.Having a pet around also helps children better socialize with other kids of the same age

28、How to test best

It’s back to school, which means it’s back to tests. Which might also mean it’s back to being majorly stressed out .【1】Here are some simple ways to prepare thoroughly for tests.

Schedule study time.

Trying to do all studying the night before a test makes it impossible to master all the material.【2】Instead, prepare for a test by scheduling study time each day for several days before.

Use your time wisely.

【3】Also, make sure you have all the supplies you need to study so you don’t lose focus.

While studying, be sure to make regular short breaks. Get a snack, take a bathroom break or play a quick computer game when it feels as if your brain is about to explode.

【4】

Studying with a parent or friends can help you understand the material better and to learn from one another. Have every person or pair take a part of the material, and come up with questions to quiz the group.

Keep the group small. Have everyone take turns as the group leader, who will assign the material, and make sure that conversation stays on what is being studied.

Don’t forget last-minute prep.

Have your sharpened pencils and other things in your bag ready the night before the test. It’s important to get a good night’s sleep and then eating a healthy breakfast the next morning.【5】.

Also, studying all the way up until test time can only create more anxiety. Stop studying an hour beforehand.

A．Form a study group.

B．Stay cool before the test.

C．It doesn’t have to be this way.

D．This will help you store important information.

E．This way, both your mind and body are fully prepared.

F．Before studying , clear your desk so you can concentrate.

G．It will also make you tired and stressed on the day of the test.

29、Pets are like our family members and their good health is something that is very important to all pet owners. Just as the pollutants, such as carbon monoxide (一氧化物) and carbon dioxide in the air, affect our health, these same environmental nasties can affect our pets too.

【1】57% of dogs exposed to higher pollution levels developed brain diseases and showed signs of neuro problems. In a more recent study from the journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, researchers found that cats with breathing problems were more likely to live in households with higher indoor air pollution.

Air purifiers have been brought into use in recent years. They work to remove harmful chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other environmental pollutants from the air.【2】But are they safe for pets? How can we ensure that they aren’t harming our furry friends?

【3】The physical safety of using a mechanical device around pets is what we have to pay attention to. Air purifiers come in various shapes and sizes, from small desk-top units to large, free-standing models. In terms of physical harm, there is an existing risk of our pet becoming trapped in the electrical wire of our air purifier. Air purifiers are designed to be used in the home around children and their internal mechanisms should also be safe from small tails of our pets and other parts of their bodies. 【4】

Whether the air purifier improves or damages the health of our animals is also something we have to consider. The air purifiers are safe for pets, but only if they do not produce any ozone (臭氧) byproduct.【5】We should always stay away from the ones that produce even minimal quantities. We are always on the safe side by picking a standard air purifier with the classic 3-stage filtration (过滤) system of a pre-filter, HEPA filter and carbon activated filter.

Picking the wrong air purifier type can quickly make things worse for our pets. On the other hand, picking the correct air purifier can lead to a big increase in the quality of life for them.

A．At present many homes are equipped with these useful devices.

B．Before buying an air purifier, we should keep two aspects in mind.

C．Pet owners always pay close attention to the physical health of their pets.

D．Even the smallest pets shouldn’t be able to access the insides of air purifiers.

E．This greatly depends on the type of air purifier and air cleaning technology used.

F．So always check the product specifications and try to find a model that does not produce any carbon monoxide.

G．A 2008 study published in Brain and Cognition showed that dogs’ brains were negatively affected by the heavy pollution levels.

30、At 111, Dr Edith Kaufmann was the second oldest person in the UK. I met her when I ________ at a care home for the elderly in London six years ago. I didn’t realize it would be the start of a close ________, where the age gap spanned eight decade.

At first sight, I was ________ by her self-confidence. Her doctorate (博士学位) told me she was intelligent an ________. From the beginning, I never felt as if Edith and I ________ conversation. Edith could have a full conversation with me about anything, and that her memory stretched back so easily, ________ even small things which took place 100 years ago.

She was also ________. She loved dancing as a child and I recall, only a few weeks before her death, ________ she smiled when I played the waltz and we ________ hands and danced along to the music. Although towards her later years she was ________ to a wheelchair, she still participated in the exercise classes.

As I ________ Edith each week, I realized that I was going as much for me as I was for her. I learnt to take the words of ________ when I could get them. When I have ________ over the years, and small decisions have weighed on my mind, I have ________ nothing more than the opportunity to regain my perspective (视角) on life and what actually ________.

【1】

A．studied

B．relaxed

C．volunteered

D．lectured

【2】

A．cooperation

B．friendship

C．attention

D．encounter

【3】

A．upset

B．embarrassed

C．stressed

D．struck

【4】

A．helpful

B．kind

C．bossy

D．sharp

【5】

A．lacked

B．enjoyed

C．needed

D．started

【6】

A．explaining

B．confusing

C．forgetting

D．recalling

【7】

A．artistic

B．literary

C．active

D．capable

【8】

A．how

B．why

C．what

D．when

【9】

A．shook

B．held

C．raised

D．clapped

【10】

A．restricted

B．devoted

C．addicted

D．introduced

【11】

A．missed

B．visited

C．called

D．pushed

【12】

A．praise

B．greeting

C．wisdom

D．thanks

【13】

A．succeeded

B．failed

C．dreamed

D．progressed

【14】

A．appreciated

B．provided

C．expected

D．created

【15】

A．differs

B．matters

C．exists

D．happens

31、Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

A. drive B. return C. mobilizes D. significant AB. helpless

AC. familiarize  AD. address  BC. shameless BD. appeals

CD. transformation ABC. attempts

In Times of Crists, We Need Classical Music

  It’s still lying in front of me on my desk. The booklet, entitled Time for Outrange(愤怒) , was written by the 93-year-old French diplomat(外交官) Stephane Hessel. “The power of money,” Hessel says, filled with anger, “has never been as great and selfish and 【1】 as it is now.”

  But what does the outrage of this Frenchman have to do with classical music and , ultimately, with me, music director of the Orchestre Symphenique de Montreal(蒙特利尔交响乐团) ?

  A lot, I, too, am outraged by the direction of industrial society, with materialism and consumerism leading the way. I want to show that, because of its powerful impact, classical music can play a(n) 【2】 role right now.

  We all sense that our society is experiencing an almost revolutionary 【3】. Life is getting faster, competition is fiercer and social cohesion(凝聚力) is reducing. Like most people, I have no idea how liberty and civil rights would develop in the era of globalization and ever-evolving technological advancement.

  But I see this as an opportunity for a(n) 【4】 to classical music. The great symphonies of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are not museum pieces we should listen to only if we want to 【5】 ourselves with some music history. Now are they a decoration or a relaxation exercise for the quickened pace of life.

  They are more than what a radio station for classical music once promised - “your oasis(绿洲) of well-being.” They are timeless compositions that 【6】 all the uncertainties and insecurities of this new period. They can support us in our search for meaning. Beethoven, for example, was convinced that man had the capacity to change for the better and to go throughout life. This is why there is so much hope in his music. His symphonies was mean to 【7】 people forward.

  Classic music 【8】 our senses and emotions in such a way that we were thrown back onto ourselves. It 【9】 to listeners to make use of their own reason and reflect on their actions. Music’s sole purpose is to be experienced. That experience, in turn, is why music can change our perceptions(认知) of ourselves and thereby our interactions with others.

  【10】 to explain this powerful impact of music will always remain unsatisfying, but this much is certain: aesthetic(审美的) experiences can transform people.

32、调查显示，中国长江江豚（finless porpoise）受人类活动影响而濒临灭绝，目前总数不足1000只。假设你是李华，请用英文给WWF(世界自然保护基金组织）写一封信，请他们关注这一状况并提供帮助。内容应包括：

1.说明写信目的；

2.简述江豚现状；

3.希望WWF如何帮助（比如：资助江豚保护项目等）;

4.表示感谢并期待回复。

注意：1.词数不少于80;

2.书信格式及开头均已给出（不计入总词数）。

Dear Sir or Madam,

I'm a student from China.

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua