彰化2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、Then he told me _______ he was doing was very important.

A.that B.that how C.what that D.why what

2、Not only the students but also the teacher ______ against the plan in yesterday's meeting.

A.is B.was C.are D.were

3、Last Sunday he made a promise _______ he was free he would take me to Beijing for a visit.

A.if B.when C.that if D.whether

4、It was in his iron-fist way _____ corruption in the southern state _____ the 70-year-old man built a political name.

A.to fighting, where B.of fighting, that

C.of fighting, where D.to fighting, that

5、Yesterday we went to an _____ park where we were _____ by performances that we found _____ to watch.

A. amusement, amusing, amused B. amusement, amused, amusing

C. amusing, amused, amusement D. amusing, amusing, amusement

6、According to strict guidelines, Japan’s new era name(年号) ______ only two characters should be easy to read and write. ______ that, it should not employ common names or the first character of any of the last four eras.

A.making up; Apart from B.consisting of; Aside from

C.which made up of; Besides D.which consisted of; Except for

7、One way to stay away from the strong sunlight is to ________ some sun-cream to your body before you have to be exposed to the sun.

A.reply B.comply

C.apply D.supply

8、After some heated argument, a decision was ________ made.

A.eventually B.narrowly C.hopefully D.actually

9、Wechat is communications software whose purpose is to ______ barriers to communication.

A.break up B.break down C.break through D.break into

10、Experts said it was ________ that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370(马航370) had changed course and turned back toward Kuala Lumpur(吉隆坡).

A.obvious B.limited C.successful D.energetic

11、My parents don’t mind what job I do _____ I am happy.

A.even though B.as soon as C.as long as D.as though

12、It suddenly _______ to me that we could use a computer to do the job.

A.took place B.happened C.occurred D.was occurred

13、If one of your teeth feels ______, don’t be ______ and turn to your dentist for help.

A. aching; puzzling B. loose; embarrassed

C. painful; panicked D. uncomfortable; anxious

14、The car let out a loud noise and then quickly disappeared ________.

A. at a distance B. in the distance C. from a distance D. to the distance

15、The library will be built ________ there used to be a factory.

A.at which B.when C.where D.as if

16、Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach   their children compared with of their parents.

A.to educate; that B.to educate; one

C.to educating; that D.to educating; one

17、Susan has been working hard day and night, which ________ her pale face.

A. stands for B. accounts for

C. benefits from D. recovers from

18、Doctors say that there are several possible cures ______ his disease and that they can cure him _____ it.

A．about; for

B．with; of

C．for; with

D．for; of

19、Because of the Russian gas limit to Europe, attempts ________ to use botanical (植物的) fuel as a source of power.

A．have made

B．having made

C．are being made

D．will be making

20、What was her explanation for ________ she was late on such an important occasion?

A.which B.why C.that D.when

21、Man had used metals for centuries in _____ increasing quantities but they did not come to be employed in vast quantities until the Industrial Revolution.

A.extremely B.completely

C.naturally D.gradually

22、It is usually very hot here in Wuxi in June, but it _______ be cool sometimes.

A．can

B．must

C．should

D．would

23、The lion is considered the king of the forest as it is a(n) ______ of courage and power.

A.feature B.disaster C.evidence D.symbol

24、The “face-palm” is one of the 10 hot emojis nowadays used by young people, _______ many are frequently employed in online chats.

A．of whom

B．to whom

C．through which

D．of which

25、The Greens moved back to the countryside in 2008 and ________ a happy and peaceful life there ever since.

A. are leading B. lead C. led D. have led

26、   In a foreign country, a man visited a local restaurant. He didn't speak their language. He ordered something indecipherable off the menu. When the waiter brought him a plate of delicious looking fried noodles, he smiled and made an OK sign at the waiter with his thumb and forefinger linked in a circle. Looking angry, the waiter then picked up the dish and thrown it to his lap. What he did wrong, he wondered. Well, nothing is quite as it seems when it comes to using hand gesture in another country.

Gestures have been used to replace words in many countries, and they are often specific to a given culture. Gesture may mean something complimentary in one culture, but is highly offensive (冒犯) in another.

The gesture “thumb­up” is commonly misinterpreted. In English, it is popularly known as “thumbs up”， despite the fact that the action is commonly performed with only one hand. English­speaking Caucasians use it to signal “OK”， which is the same meaning as O. K.ring gesture. The two can in fact be used almost interchangeably.

Avoid using this gesture in Southern Sardina or Northern Greece unless you want to invite a fight. While American, British and Australian would use the thumb up to signal hitch­hiking to the drivers, this message will not encourage a Greek driver or motorist to stop to give them a ride.

There are no right or wrong signals, only cultural differences. Lack of cultural understanding will lead to disharmony among people from different cultures. When we know what to look for, such encounters with other cultures are actually very interesting, fascinating and fun. It is certainty a great topic to discuss over a cup of coffee and cakes.

【1】What did the man in the first paragraph do wrong?

A.He misunderstood the waiter. B.He didn't realize cultural differences.

C.He ordered something off the menu. D.He made the signal in a rude way.

【2】What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean?

A.Full of admiration. B.Full of aggression.

C.Full of complexity. D.Full of certainty.

【3】What's the purpose of the passage?

A.To explain the meaning of different gestures.

B.To tell stories about different cultures.

C.To advise us to have an understanding of cultural differences.

D.To persuade people from different countries live in harmony.

27、   Being in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has exemplified this panicky behavior more than stockpile (囤积), specifically toilet paper.

Seemingly transcending (超越) borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US,UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves primarily for this necessity. But what’s the reason for this sudden toilet paper fixation? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need this much toilet paper?

Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper hoarding is a product of our disgust. During a pandemic, people’s sensitivity to disgust increases, like when you flinch (躲避) if someone nearby sneezes.

“Disgust is like an alarm mechanism (机制) and what better tool for eliminating (消除) disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety,” he said.

Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, “When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over hygiene (卫生) and cleanliness.”

Another one of the most obvious reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its noticeable coverage, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, “Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?” This invariably leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out.

“Fear is very easy to spread among people. So when those sorts of things go viral (走红), when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it’s going to make you feel more anxious,” wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.

While there are, of course, selfish people who stockpile just because they can, it’s worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a Vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.

【1】What is the main idea of this text?

A.To discuss people’s different attitudes towards the toilet paper hoarding.

B.To explore the negative effects of the toilet paper hoarding.

C.To criticize those people who hoard toilet paper.

D.To explain why people tend to stockpile toilet paper.

【2】What kind of feeling does the underlined word “disgust” want to show?

A.dislike B.comfort

C.calm D.anxiety

【3】According to Baruch Fischhoff, what does this toilet paper trend result from?

A.The desire to get rid of disgusting material.

B.The fear of losing control over cleanliness.

C.The frequent reporting on toilet paper.

D.The infectious fear making you feel more anxious.

【4】What is the author’s attitude towards the toilet paper hoarding?

A.favorable. B.doubtful.

C.disapproval. D.neutral.

28、The 3 Best Marvel Films-ranked

It seems that ranking films well is always a tough task. In the hearts of millions of fans, everyone has his own choice. Superhero films are even more so. Recently, The Guardian has chosen three of the most popular Marvel films.

0.3 Blade Ⅱ(2002)

This film continues the story of an earlier 1998’s Blade and is directed by Guillermo. The story once again concerns the mysterious day walker, played by Wesley Snipes. It is an action film full of high technology and the fighting scenes Guillermo expresses are horribly exciting. Not a typical superhero film, in many ways, but a great one.

No. 2 Black Panther (2018)

This superb film is an entertaining adventure, with a richer component (成分) of fantasy than the other Marvel films. The character of Black Panther is recognized as one of Marvel’s greatest heroes. It is a big hit across the board. It also employs Rachel Morrison who is MCU’S first woman cinematographer, a photographer who operates a movie camera. Marvel Studios’ president, Kevin Feige, has promised to get more women writers and directors on board. So far, the only Marvel female writer is Nicole Perlman for Guardians of the Galaxy.

NO 1 Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

It is smart, visually exciting and perhaps above all, funny. And it's funny in a way that only Marvel films can be. It suggests that to some degree comedy can be an important part of the drama. Taika Waititi was an inspired choice as director. Hemsworth plays the role of Thor and Cate Blanchett plays Hela, the goddess of death who also happens to be Thor’s half sister.

【1】Which film is the most popular one according to The Guardian?

A.Blade Ⅱ. B.Black Panther.

C.Guardians of the Galaxy. D.Thor: Ragnarok.

【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A.Ranking superhero films is easy.

B.BladeⅡis a typical superhero film.

C.Nicole Perlman is the only Marvel female writer so far.

D.Taika Waititi, Hemsworth and Cate Blanchett act in one film.

【3】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

A.To introduce some superhero films.

B.To advertise for some films.

C.To comment on the Marvels history.

D.To advise people to learn from heroes.

29、How to take notes

Every student knows the importance of taking notes in class. 【1】 Adults (成年人) need to take notes in meetings or training courses for work. So here are some ways to help you develop this important skill.

♦ Begin with the date and the topic of the class. This may seem obvious, but it’s easy to forget. 【2】

♦ Focus on the most important points. Trying to write down everything the speaker says will only make you angry. 【3】

♦ If the speaker uses a PowerPoint, you may not need to copy the slides. Ask if the PowerPoint will be available afterward. If so, you can focus on writing the things the speaker says instead. Or you can take a picture with a phone. 【4】 If so, print it out so you can write notes on it.

♦ 【5】 This will give you the chance to add any information that you didn’t write down. It’s best to do this as soon as possible, so that you don’t forget anything. This review will also increase your chances of remembering what you wrote.

Note-taking is a useful skill, so it’s important to practice doing it well.

A.Also, the PowerPoint may be available before the class or meeting.

B.Look over your notes again after taking them.

C.It will help you keep your notes organized.

D.Try your best to write down what you want to remember.

E.But the skill of note-taking isn’t only used in school.

F.Consider different note-taking skills.

G.Instead, listen for the key ideas the person wants to communicate.

30、On August 26, 1999, New York City was struck by a terrible rainstorm. Unfortunately, this happened during the morning rush hour. Many people who were going to work were _______ to go home. Some battled to call a taxi or to get on a bus. Still others faced the _______ bravely, walking miles to get to work. I _______ to be one of people on the way to work that morning. I went from subway line to subway line only to find that most _______ had stopped. After making my way _______ crowds of people, I finally found a subway line that was _______.

Unluckily, there were so many people waiting to _______ the subway that I could not even get down the stairs to the _______. So I took the train going in the opposite direction, and then switched back to the downtown train. Finally, after what seemed like forever, the train _______   my stop. Then I had to walk several blocks in the increasingly heavy rain. When I finally got to my office, I was ________ through, exhausted and discouraged.

My co­workers and I spent most of the day drying off. When it was 5:00 p.m., I was ready to go home. I was about to turn off my computer ________ I received an e­mail from Garth, my Director: “I would like to thank all of you who made the effort and ________ reported to work. It is always reassuring (令人欣慰), at times like these, when employees so clearly show their ________   to their jobs. Thank you.”

Garth’s e­mail was short, but I learned more from that ________ message than I ever did from a textbook. The e­mail taught me that a few words of ________ can make a big difference.

【1】

A．forced

B．refused

C．adjusted

D．gathered

【2】

A．climate

B．scenery

C．storm

D．burden

【3】

A．used

B．promised

C．deserved

D．happened

【4】

A．practice

B．routine

C．process

D．service

【5】

A．to

B．through

C．over

D．for

【6】

A．operating

B．cycling

C．turning

D．rushing

【7】

A．check

B．carry

C．find

D．board

【8】

A．street

B．ground

C．floor

D．platform

【9】

A．paused

B．crossed

C．reached

D．parked

【10】

A．wet

B．weak

C．sick

D．hurt

【11】

A．while

B．when

C．after

D．where

【12】

A．hardly

B．kindly

C．normally

D．eventually

【13】

A．devotion

B．offer

C．connection

D．reaction

【14】

A．interesting

B．urgent

C．brief

D．humorous

【15】

A．promise

B．appreciation

C．advice

D．importance

31、课文填空

【1】An advertisement uses words and pictures to _________ people to buy a product or service, or to believe in an idea. Newspapers, magazines, the Internet, radio and television are the most common places to find them. There are two main types of advertisements —commercial advertisements and public service advertisements(PSAs). A commercial advertisement is _________ which someone has paid for to advertise a product or service. PSAs are often run for free, and are meant to educate people about health, safety, or any other problem that affects public _________.

【2】All through history, people from many different countries and cultures have lived together in Britain. The English language is made up of the grammar and _________ these people brought to Britain. That is _________ English has so many different rules that confuse people.

【3】The Chinese language _________from Western languages in that, instead of an alphabet, it uses characters which stand _________ ideas, objects or deeds. Chinese words are formed by putting together different characters. In many cases, a single character can also make up a word. The history of the Chinese language can be examined by looking at _________these characters developed.

【4】In 334 BC, he took his army, now with 42,000 men, into the Middle East and then Egypt, _________ every army that stood in his path. Then he turned his eyes east, and marched all the way to India, finding victory _________ he went. It seemed that nothing could stop him from taking control of the entire world.

32、假设你是李华，你的美国朋友Tim想在寒假时到中国北京旅游，于是发邮件向你征求建议。请你回复一封邮件，内容包括：

1. 推荐北京这个城市；

2. 给出推荐理由；

3. 要提及喝茶。

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

3. 参考词汇：Tiananmen Squsre ; the Great Wall; the Summer Palace

Dear Tim,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua