平凉2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、The film is ______ for children only.

A．intended

B．intending

C．to intend

D．intend

2、After the war, a new school building was put up ____________ there had once been a theatre.

A．that

B．where

C．which

D．when

3、Great amounts of waste water__________ poured into the river from the factories two years ago.

A.was B.were C.has been D.had been

4、Our government’s plan to fight against air pollution will focus on _____ information and handling PM2.5.

A. expressing   B. representing

C. gathering    D. acknowledging

5、Only when he conquered his inner fear   a newfound sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.

A.did he gain B.he had gained C.he gained D.has he gained

6、—I learned that Francis Chichester was knighted by Queen Elizabeth Ⅱ.

—Yes, so and so   .

A.he was… was Sir Francis Drake B.was he… Sir Francis Drake was

C.he did… the same with Sir Francis Drake D.he was… Sir Francis Drake was the same

7、_______ , every road leads to Rome, and I do believe hard work pays off.

A.In all B.All in all

C.First of all D.After all

8、—I'm afraid we need to hurry. Our teacher will come to meet us in a minute.

—________. He called and said he would be late.

A.There you go again B.Don't risk your neck

C.Take your time D.Save your breath

9、It is reported that doctors are   the case for new treatment

A.looking forward to B.looking up to

C.looking into D.look down upon

10、The organization was founded for the ________ of poor children.

A. benefit B. interest C. advantage D. value

11、The girl has a great interest in sport and ____ badminton classes twice a week over the last three years.

A. took   B. is taking

C. takes D. has been taking

12、Each one of us should be environmentally friendly and ________ our rubbish.

A．conduct

B．consume

C．restore

D．recycle

13、How can the bird escape _________?

A.to shoot B.to be shot C.shooting D.being shot

14、—Why don’t you join us in the game?

—Because my homework _____ yet.

A.didn’t finish B.hasn’t finished C.wasn’t finished D.hasn’t been finished

15、Doctors always tell us that drinking too much________our health，but some people don’t care.

A．is harm to

B．does harmful to

C．is harmful to

D．do harm to

16、Either the judge or the lawyers ______ wrong on the case at that moment.

A. is   B. are C. were     D. was

17、— Can your factory really afford ________ food for the people in the mobile cabin hospitals?

— I believe we can because we have ________ orders.

A.a large amount of ; a number of B.a number of ; plenty of

C.a great amount of ; a great deal of D.plenty of ; the number of

18、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

19、— I’m so sorry for what I said to you yesterday.

— Forget it! I know you were just letting off ______.

A．emotions

B．liquid

C．feelings

D．steam

20、When changing lanes, a driver should use his turning signal to let other drivers know ______.

A．he is entering which lane

B．which lane he is entering

C．is he entering which lane

D．which lane is he entering

21、The teacher stressed again that the students should not _____ any important details while       retelling the story.

A．bring out

B．leave out

C．let out

D．make out

22、Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, one of the great American novels, ________ first published in the United States in 1885.

A.was B.were C.has been D.had been

23、It was so dark in the cinema that I could hardly___my friend.

A. turn out B. bring out

C. call out D. pick out

24、—I have studies gardening as one of my hobbies. Could I make some suggestions?

—_____.

A.Don't mention it B.Go right ahead

C.Take it easy D.You will make it

25、Helen is always the first ______ to the office.

A.comes B.coming C.who came D.to come

26、The first time I heard about my classmates engaging with social media was in the fourth grade. A few of my friends and some of my classmates had excitedly jump onto platforms like Instagram at such a young age. On the other hand, I hesitated. I only knew the basics, but was foreign to some words on social media.

All throughout middle school, I stuck with the same thinking. And no as a freshman in college, I am looking back and wondering why I have never been naturally interested in social media.

Scanning Instagram, you ought to find dozens of pictures of people in beautiful countries, taking part in exciting activities, and spending time with friends and family, among many other things. The thought of doing this never resonated with me. I respect and understand those who believe using social media allows them to express themselves and share aspects of their lives others. However, I have never had any interest in doing the same. In my eves, family gatherings and friend get-togethers are just as, if not more meaningful when not shared with others.

Most people have experienced feeling insecure and unconfident on social media. Images that are changed represent unrealistic beauty standards that can only be obtained through dangerous ways. Even without using social media, I knew that using apps like Instagram and Facebook would make me embarrassed of all the aspects that make me a unique individual. I never wanted to look at a post on social media and immediately compare myself and my life.

I constantly observe my classmates getting easily distracted (使分心) by social media. While trying to complete their homework, they have a powerful urge to open up Instagram or Facebook to see if there are any new messages. With homework and after-class activities consuming the majority of my day, I cannot wait to finish every task on my to-do list, so I can finally spend time with my family or have some time for myself to relax from my busy day.

【1】What can we know from the first two paragraphs?

A．Social media are popular with students.

B．Young pupils suffer from social media

C．The author has no access to social media.

D．Social media contribute to students’ study.

【2】The underlined part in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to “________”.

A．waned off

B．let down

C．hid from

D．appealed to

【3】Why do people using social media might feel insecure?

A．They follow other people’s beauty standards totally.

B．Social media change the way they look at themselves.

C．Social media encourage them to be a unique individual

D．They spend more time posting their images on social media.

【4】What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A．A to-do list can stop people using social media.

B．Social media can waste pepole’s valuable time.

C．Spending time with family always enjoys first priority.

D．Students pay more attention to social media than to study.

27、Climate Change Requires the World’s Attention

In 2013, a lot of people were shocked by a news photo of a dead polar bear that was found on Norway’s Arctic island of Svalbard. According to the scientists who found its dead body all that remained of the polar bear was “skin and bones”. An expert who has studied polar bears for many years said that from the position of its dead body, the bear appeared to have starved and died. Experts claimed that low sea-ice levels caused by climate change meant the bear could not hunt seals as before, so it had to travel greater distances in order to find food. This alarming case showed how the increase in temperature had an impact on Earth’s ecology.

Then what is causing the increase in the global average surface temperature? Climate scientists often mention a key climate process called the “greenhouse effect”, which has two common meanings: the “natural” greenhouse effect and the “man-made” greenhouse effect. The “natural” greenhouse effect, which helps keep the earth warm enough for people, plants and animals to live on, refers to the fact that heat from the sun enters the atmosphere and warms Earth’s surface as short-wave radiation. The heat is released back into space at longer wave lengths. Greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, such as methane (沼气) and carbon dioxide, trap some of the heat, keeping Earth’s climate warm and habitable. Without this process, Earth could not sustain life. However, the man-made greenhouse effect has now become a big problem. When people produce huge amounts of extra greenhouse gases by burning fossil fuels, more heat energy is trapped in the atmosphere and causes Earth’s surface temperature to rise quickly.

There is strong and comprehensive evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, not only causing serious damage, but also costing human lives. Climate scientists have warned that if we do not take appropriate actions, this warming trend will probably continue and there will be a higher price to pay. In fact, news reports are frequently broadcast about extreme rainstorms and heat waves causing deaths and economic losses.

Continued greenhouse gas emissions (排放) will result in further warming and long-lasting changes to the global climate. This requires the attention of people all over the world. Governments need to consider making policies and taking appropriate actions and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We as individuals can also reduce our “carbon footprint” by restricting the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce. It is our responsibility to seize every opportunity to educate everyone about global warming, along with its causes and impacts, because it is all of us that share this planet. So what will you do to help?

【1】The dead polar bear was mentioned in the first paragraph to _____?

A.show polar bears are endangered

B.raise the problem of global warming

C.raise the awareness of protecting animals

D.warn people of the damage caused by travelling

【2】What is causing the rise of Earth’s surface temperature?

A.Methane. B.Carbon dioxide.

C.Heat from the sun. D.Man-made heat energy.

【3】The rise of Earth’s surface temperature may result in _____.

A.higher cost of living B.better growth of plants

C.more extreme weather events D.speeding of animal reproduction

【4】The last paragraph mainly tells us that _____.

A.policies are important to stop carbon dioxide emissions

B.the long-lasting effects of climate change is very serious

C.everyone should take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

D.it is the governments’ duty to control the process of global warming

28、Four Popular Places to Go This Winter

Harbin, China

China Harbin's winter is for the brave ones﹣the average temperature is 1.8°F﹣but those who brave the cold will be rewarded by experiencing one of the world's largest winter festivals. This year marks the 32nd Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January﹣March), when massive frozen structures rise and are lit up, transforming the city into a winter wonderland.

Lyon, France

Paris may be called the City of Light, but every December, light takes center stage in Lyon, France's second﹣largest city. That's when the annual Festival of Lights (December 5﹣8)takes over, with more than 70 light installations that transform the city's streetscapes into modern works of art. The city is also home to two Christmas markets (one in La Croix﹣Rousse； the other at Place Carton； through December 25).

Lima, Peru

Peru's capital Lima is home to the world's highest number of cooking schools per person. Aside from its delicate dining, the city also has great cocktail bars where you can taste classic or contemporary takes on the Pisco Sour. Combine that with the oceanfront setting and temperatures in the 80s, and you'll understand why Lima should no longer be ignored this winter.

Vermont, US

Winter in Vermont means skiing and snowboarding. This year, many resorts have greatly upgraded their snowmaking abilities as part of a $15 million statewide program that replaced many outdated snow guns with new, low﹣energy models. These new machines will also improve the quality of snow surfaces and lengthen the season, meaning this will be one of the best winters for skiing and riding in Vermont in recent memory.

【1】What similarities do the first two places have？

A．They are decorated with lights.

B．They offer snow sculptures.

C．They have three﹣day festivals.

D．They are extremely cold.

【2】Which provides a good chance to buy a Christmas gift？

A．Harbin.

B．Lyon.

C．Lima.

D．Vermont.

【3】What's new to the resorts in Vermont？

A．Skiing and snowboarding.

B．Updated equipment.

C．Cooking schools.

D．A longer winter.

29、Panic Buying

Shoppers around the world are crazy buying because of fears over the coronavirus(新型冠状病毒), which caused a critical plague in China and even other countries at the beginning of 2020. People in countries such as England, Japan, Singapore and Australia have been emptying supermarket shelves of toilet paper, face masks, hand wash products and dried and canned food. Photos and videos of shoppers in Australia quarreling over the last pack of toilet roll in a supermarket have spread across social media swiftly.

However, governments have advised their citizens that there is no need to “panic buy”. They added that panic buying would only reduce the supply of products needed by patients and medical staff, which could exacerbate the problems the COVID-19 virus is causing. Singapore's prime minister comforted Singaporeans that: “We have enough supplies. There's no need to stock up.” A week after the panic buying fever, things have calmed down and shoppers have gone back to purchasing items in normal quantities.

Psychologists say panic buying is an “unwise” behaviour that is part of a condition called FOMO - the fear of missing out. Dr. Katharina Wittgens said a herd mentality(从众心理) sets in during disasters that causes people to copy the actions of others. People watch the news of items being bought in quantity and immediately rush out to the stores to do the same. She said people were taking on too much the risks of dying from the coronavirus. She said: “Far more people die in car accidents or household accidents per year but we don't panic about these things in the morning before we go to work.”

【1】What made shoppers in different countries crazy buying?

A．The approach of 2020 New Year’s Day.

B．The shortage of resources and supplies in their nations.

C．Their concern about the virus.

D．The discount from supermarkets.

【2】What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 refer to?

A．solve

B．release

C．worsen

D．quicken

【3】What is the reason for this behavior according to expert?

A．People tend to follow others’ actions in the period of disaster.

B．People are wiser in making decisions.

C．People think no one needs the supplies.

D．People do not believe what others said.

【4】What can be concluded from the last paragraph?

A．People should not panic over the virus.

B．More people die from car accidents.

C．People buy little when they go to the stores.

D．We should panic about the situation.

30、   My 13-year-old son and I had quite an adventure this morning! We ___ passed by the beautifully landscaped yard with a nice little flower garden. I __ to express my thanks for the time and effort put in by the gardener, but I’ve never seen him or her, ____ we went to a local grocery and bought a ____card that we would leave with a note card and a smile card the next time we passed ____ .We also ran to Walmart(沃尔玛) and  ___some other $ 10 gift cards along with some note cards and our other groceries. While we were____ our things away in the car, my son observed that a lady that had just___ next to us looked a little upset. As soon as she ___ the supermarket, we grabbed a note card, made a ____ quickly, and added a gift card for her to find when she got ___ her car, hoping to ___ her feelings.

After that, we went for a late____. The restaurant was pretty crowded and the people____ in the kitchen seemed to be busy forever. A young couple seated across the dining table from us was having some ____ with their son, who looked to be about four or five. He grew restless(不安)and ____ with the wait and they were busy keeping the ____from making troubles.

I remember that the moment I once experienced was just like ____ situation, so I stopped their waitress and had their breakfast ____ to my check. I feel it a ___ start to my day, and I can’t wait to do it again!

【1】A.never B.ever C.often D.rarely

【2】A.hesitated B.forgot C.wanted D.hated

【3】A.so B.or C.but D.for

【4】A.gift B.birthday C.parking D.ID

【5】A.on B.out C.away D.by

【6】A.sold B.borrowed C.bought D.lent

【7】A.putting B.giving C.throwing D.sending

【8】A.sat B.lay C.parked D.dropped

【9】A.left B.entered C.saw D.returned

【10】A.note B.mark C.flower D.cake

【11】A.back to B.away from C.out of D.up with

【12】A.trouble B.comfort C.upset D.express

【13】A.breakfast B.lunch C.supper D.dinner

【14】A.eating B.sitting C.chatting D.working

【15】A.time B.talk C.trouble D.fun

【16】A.happy B.impatient C.patient D.depressed

【17】A.waitress B.customer C.boy D.girl

【18】A.her B.his C.my D.their

【19】A.taken B.made C.cooked D.added

【20】A.sad B.great C.easy D.simple

31、新概念英语原文填空（答案可能是一词或多词）

An ancient bus stopped by a dry river bed and a party of famous actors and 【1】 got off. 【2】 in dark glasses and old clothes, they 【3】 special precautions so that no one should recognize them. But as they soon discovered, disguises can sometimes be too perfect. …‘It couldn’t be 【4】, Gloria,’ Brinksley Meers agreed.

Snow 【5】 thick on the ground. The woman knew that the 【6】 village was miles away. When it grew dark, she turned a suitcase 【7】 a bed and put the children inside it, 【8】 them with all the clothes she could find. During the night, it got 【9】 cold. The woman kept as near as she could to the children and even tried to get into the case 【10】, but it was too small.

32、假定你是李华，现在是华南师范大学(South China Normal University)大一新生，你高三时在王老师的帮助下，英语进步很大，为表示感谢，给王老师写一封感谢信。要点如下：

1. 梦想成真，考上理想大学。

2. 因为王老师的辅导和鼓励，英语由差变好。

3. 对老师表示祝福。

注意：1. 词数100左右。

2. 可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。

3.开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。

Dear Mr.Wang,

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Yours,

Li Hua