北海2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、His speech was so ______that we were deeply ______ at it.

A. impressed, impressing B. impressive,  impressed

C. impressed,  impressed D. impressive, impressing

2、Don’t bother to look for my umbrella; it will _______ some day.

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

3、When we saw the road _____ with snow, we decided to spend the holiday at home.

A. block   B. to block

C. blocking D. blocked

4、Try ________ she might, Sue couldn't get the door open.(2011·全国Ⅰ)

A．if B．when C．sine D．as

5、Great changes ______ in China in the past 20 years.

A.took place B.have taken place

C.were taken place D.have been taken place

6、This project ______ considered thoroughly, and I’m sure it ______ finished on time.

A. must be; may be B. should be; can be

C. may be; must be D. can be; should be

7、I’ll never forget the persons and places _______ I visited yesterday.

A．that

B．which

C．where

D．as

8、Take the medicine three times a day. _______ your doctor if the pain continues.

A.Defend B.Accuse C.Consult D.Challenge

9、It’s hard to imagine that a white man should become the driver of a black man, serving and ________ him all the way to the south of the USA in the 1960s.

A.approving B.agreeing

C.attending D.accepting

10、Since then the number of people taking driving Lessons 20%.

A.has increased to B.have increased to

C.has increased by D.have increased by

11、I still remember the house _____my mother and I used to stay in that evening．

A．where     B．which     C．in that D．the one

12、It was reported that an agreement ____ between the two companies and that they would carry out a project together.

A.reached B.had been reached C.was reached D.has been reached

13、We were greatly amused by ________.

A.what you have told us B.which you had told us

C.what you told us D.that you told us

14、My father doesn’t mean to sign any agreement without ________ his lawyer.

A．discussing

B．advising

C．deciding

D．consulting

15、It never occurred to me ________ you should persuade him to change his mind.

A.how B.whether C.that D.why

16、The father along with his children ______ solving word puzzles.

A.are like B.is like C.like D.likes

17、Now ________ you have a chance to learn abroad, you’d better make the best use of it.

A．then

B．what

C．that

D．since

18、The past 40 years have witnessed different means of ____from bicycle kingdom to auto market.

A. transport B. challenge C. expression D. communication

19、He had unraveled the truths behind important questions, but his studies had taken him to a point beyond which he could not seem to go. He had tried__________ to establish a relationship with an alchemist. But the alchemists were strange people, who thought only about themselves,and almost always refused to help him.

A. in vain B. in a flash

C. in return D. in possession

20、Some children want to challenge themselves by learning a language different from ______ their parents speak at home.

A.what B.that

C.which D.one

21、Jane had many new friends in the school, ______ she shared her feelings.

A．with whom

B．with which

C．to whom

D．for which

22、There is a new problem involved in the popularity of private cars________road conditions need________.

A.that；to be improved B.which；to be improved

C.where；improving D.when；improving

23、Is there any possibility ________ scientists will find a planet like our earth in the near future?

A. that B. which C. what D. whether

24、To learn English well, we should find chances to hear English ______ as much as we can.

A.speak B.speaking C.spoken D.to speak

25、I still remember the town________ we worked ten years ago.

A.where B.there C.which D.what

26、   Happiness is an abstract （抽象的）concept. When one thinks of a typically happy person, smiling, laughing and cheering are what usually come to mind. However, if people stop smiling or laughing, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are unhappy. Happiness has many different levels, and it is difficult to place the word in one type.

Many people believe as people grow older, they will feel more happiness. However, I just find they are not always so. When my twelve - year - old sister was asked what made her happy, she initially told me that sleeping made her happy, and then she looked at me for a reaction. When I had none, she changed her answer to food, then to fashion, and then finally to family. Each time she glanced at me, she looked for affirmation （肯定）that she had given a “right answer”

My younger cousin, Who is even younger than my sister, gave me an answer that surprised me. It wasn't eating candy or watching TV that made her happy; It was love. Considering the clear differences between my sister and cousin in their answers, I came to see that age didn't always largely contribute to happiness.

When I asked my grandmother what brought her happiness, she immediately answered my family” without hesitation. This is something I expected, as my grandma Is always a family -centered person. This is also consistent （一致的）with her culture, being from Italy and growing up during the 50s, when family values were at its highest point in society.

Asking myself this question, I think carefully about my answers. Sure, my family, friends and pets make me happy, but so do reading, writing and watching movies. This is why I have no answer to my own question.

There is no one single thing that makes me the happiest, because like everybody, my mood depends on many factors. Happiness depends on external factors as well as one's personality and age. This is why I have come to the conclusion that the journey of happiness cannot truly be defined, and that there isn't one thing above all that makes everyone the happiest.

【1】What do we know about happiness from Paragraph 1?

A.It is valued by nearly all people*

B.It is easy to describe it with words.

C.Its highest level is often expressed with laughing.

D.It may have nothing to do with one's expressions.

【2】Comparing her sister's and cousin's answers, the author realized that _______.

A.happiness comes from very small things

B.happiness doesn't always depend on age

C.little kids can sometimes give us inspiration

D.some abstract things can make people happier

【3】What conclusion does the author draw about happiness?

A.Extreme happiness is hard to achieve.

B.Happiness is determined by many factors.

C.The happiest people are often open - minded.

D.One fs family gives him the most happiness.

27、   The impression you make at the beginning of an interview is very important Employers often decide to hire someone in the first three minutes of the interview. They judge you by your appearance, attitude and manners.

A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important. A smile shows a confident  and positive attitude.When you introduce yourself, make eye contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake. Others don't.

Try to be as natural as possible. But pay attention to your body language. The way you sit, walk, gesture,use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewer know how you feel about yourself and the situation you are in. Are you feeling positively about yourself？Your abilities? Your interest in the job？

Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and enthusiasm in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer. Also, don't say negative things about yourself, or former employer.

Listen to questions carefully. If you don't understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain:

"I'm sorry, but I didn't catch that."

"I'm not sure exactly what you mean."

Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. Interviewers know that. They don't expect you to be totally calm and relaxed. But they expect you to try to control your nervousness. They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.

At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time. It's a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview, or deliver it by hand.

Phone the company if you have not heard anything after one week. Ask if they have made a decision about the job.

Good luck!

【1】It can be inferred from the passage that _____.

A. you should always put on a smile when meeting the employer

B. you should stand still with respect before the employer

C. the first impression is very important in an interview

D. employers understand and like employees' nervousness

【2】Why should we pay attention to our body language？

A. Because it can help us win the employer's positive impression

B. Because it can help us feel about the employer

C. Because it is needed by our employer.

D. Because we need it to improve our feelings

【3】The main purpose of the passage is _____.

A. to give you some advice on the art of finding a job

B. to tell right from wrong about job interviews

C. to explain why we should do something about an interview

D. to suggest not being shy in an interview

【4】Which of the following can be the best title for the passage？

A. A Friendly Smile

B. Making a Good Expression

C. Don't Be Nervous

D. Sending a Thank-You Letter

28、   Getting good at a sport is difficult enough. Mastering one and then reinventing yourself after moving halfway across the world is another story, but Abigail Fernandes is doing just that. The 17-year-old student was a good shooter while studying in Britain. But when she moved back to Hong Kong, China, life suddenly felt a little empty without the eight hours a week of shooting training she’d become used to.

“I decided to go for a sport that might help me get fitter and allow me to protect myself in the future,” she explains. With its high intensity exercise, and chances to build strength, boxing fit the bill perfectly.

“Boxing teaches you patience, but best of all, a hunger to learn,” she said. “The values and lessons the sport teaches you can all be used in both your day-to-day life and education.”

Now, she has been boxing for just a little more than three years and loves the challenges that this sport offers. She trains 10 hours a week with her coach Jim, who has helped her to grow as an athlete (运动员) and a person.

Though she has made great progress, she thinks being able to deal with hits in the ring is her biggest challenge. “When you get hit in the ring, it’s so easy to burst into tears and give up, but this gets you nowhere,” she says. “I want to be able to take hits and accept them. These are skills that can only be learned through countless sessions of sparring (轻拳出击). The first time I sparred I cried, so I’m proud of myself for never turning down a sparring session,” she says.

Abigail says that though her training is pretty boring, she’ll keep practicing as she looks for a competition where she can put her skills to the test. “I have a long way to go,” she says, “but I want to learn everything this sport has to offer!”

【1】When did Abigail start boxing?

A.When she studied in Britain. B.Before she became a shooter.

C.After she came back to China. D.While she traveled half the world.

【2】Why did Abigail decide to box?

A.To protect her family. B.To prove her athletic ability.

C.To earn a living in the future. D.To make her healthy and strong.

【3】What is Abigail’s opinion on boxing?

A.It is too dangerous. B.It is a waste of time.

C.It changes her values. D.It helps her in many ways.

29、4 Things that Can Help to Boost Your Immune System During the Coronavirus Outbreak

There is an exception to the general rule that supplements (补充剂) won’ t really help prevent illness, and that’ s vitamin D. Research has shown that the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off viruses-while it won’t protect you from getting the virus. It could reduce the severity of the illness and help make recovery easier. 【1】. It’s also found in some foods, including fatty fish like salmon and in small amounts in beef liver, eggs, cheese, and mushrooms.

【2】While you’ re asleep, your body uses that time to do recovery and repair of essential functions, including your immune system. Just one night of poor sleep can reduce your immune cells by as much as 70%, research shows.

Exercise can keep your body functioning well, since research shows that it reduces inflammation (炎症) and supports infection-fighting cells. 【3】 Body movements like burpees, lunges, push-ups and more can give you a quick full-body workout with no equipment.

Stress can also make a big difference for your immune system, particularly when there are alarming or uncertain events happening in the world around you. Yes, this means managing fears — good strategies include taking breaks from social media and relying on trustworthy media sources for information. 【4】

There are many ways to get relaxed. 【5】 Maybe that’s taking a walk outside, curling up with a favorite book, or taking time to reflect or practice yoga or another comforting habit each day.

A．You can get vitamin D naturally through sunlight.

B．Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle.

C．How you choose to relax will vary from person to person.

D．Both of them can help you avoid panic and misinformation.

E．One of the free ways to stay healthy is getting enough sleep.

F．Your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease.

G．If you’re staying out of the gym, there are plenty of ways to still get your sweat on.

30、   One day, I was taking a nap (打盹) in the chair in my office as usual when I_________ up to the sound of a car crash. I sat up and looked out of my window. Across the street, in a parking lot, a car had just___________into a fence (栅栏) . The car must have been moving fast, because the fence was_________and the car was totally in bad _________

I couldn't believe I was seeing this on a(n)_________ weekday morning. The driver got out of the car. I was_________ about what the vulgar-looking (长相粗俗的) man would do next. After a few seconds of_______ , he tried to draw the ruined fence back into_________ , but it wouldn't move.

I sat in my chair, looking out of my window, silently ___________.

The man tried to fix the fence. He pulled against it with his full weight, but the entire fence turned out to ________top of him.

I think I laughed out loud. The______________of this terrible man was making my whole day enjoyable. I________the man leave the parking lot. That, I thought, would be the ____________of it. The man was going to leave all the mess behind for someone else to __________up.

__________ , the man appeared a few minutes later with some____________ . He got to work immediately. For the next hour, he carefully fixed the fence. He even ____________it. Now the fence would be safer and stronger than before.

This unpleasant man was____________a hero while I was the lazy one. What I had thought, I realized, were all about____________ . I would have run away____________ fixing that fence. My window had woken me up from a nap to teach me a lesson in humility (谦逊).

【1】A.got B.woke C.sat D.stood

【2】A.dropped B.turned C.pulled D.knocked

【3】A.gone B.affected C.damaged D.burned

【4】A.luck B.shape C.color D.size

【5】A.ordinary B.special C.terrible D.busy

【6】A.angry B.worried C.excited D.curious

【7】A.wandering B.imagining C.regretting D.observing

【8】A.order B.control C.place D.work

【9】A.praying B.sleeping C.cheering D.weeping

【10】A.fall B.lie C.break D.hang

【11】A.loss B.failure C.sadness D.pain

【12】A.helped B.watched C.had D.heard

【13】A.end B.best C.truth D.worst

【14】A.pick B.set C.clean D.make

【15】A.Therefore B.However C.Finally D.Moreover

【16】A.repairmen B.supplies C.friends D.tools

【17】A.improved B.decorated C.mended D.removed

【18】A.possibly B.especially C.hopefully D.actually

【19】A.myself B.others C.safety D.responsibility

【20】A.in addition to B.because of C.instead of D.in case of

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、10月1日,高一(1)班的学生志愿者Li Mei 和 Zhang Dong 去阳光敬老院(Sunshine Nursing Home) 开展志愿者活动(送花、送水果、打扫、聊天等)。假如你是校英语报的记者,请按下列要点用英语写一则120词左右的新闻报道。

1. 时间、地点、任务、活动;

2. 老人们的反应;

3. 简短评论。

注意:

1. 报道的标题和记者姓名已给出(不计入总词数)。

2. 词数:120词左右;

3. 可以适当增加细节,使内容充实、行文连贯;

Student Volunteers Brought Sunshine to the Elderly

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