吐鲁番2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Finding a time ______ suits everyone is going to be difficult.

A. that   B. when   C. what   D. where

2、The change of a job can be a very challenging and ______ experience for most people.

A．inspiring

B．disturbing

C．motivating

D．fascinating

3、Only my cousin has chosen to apply for a job in Africa _______ the majority of this year’s graduates working in Britain.

A.in common with B.as well as

C.in contrast to D.by reason of

4、About 85 of the large fire was________by Saturday night and most major roads have been reopened.

A.deposited B.contained C.anticipated D.swallowed

5、It turned __________ that the correct answer was zero.

A.up B.in C.out D.on

6、They’d won 12 ______ games before they lost.

A．vivid

B．straight

C．typical

D．flexible

7、Researches indicate that people who constantly work extra hours are more than three times as likely as those who work simply in the daytime _______ signs of depression.

A. shown   B. showing   C. show   D. to show

8、— How did you find Professor Smith’s speech last night ?

— To be frank, his speech didn’t ________ to me .

A.appeal B.belong

C.refer D.occur

9、The free trade port needs to______ the possibility of sharpening the competitive edge of the island worldwide.

A.exploit B.explode C.explore D.export

10、Chen Zhongshi’s novels, like Bai Luyuan, about the lives in the west of China are all fantastic. You simply______ read them.

A. can   B. need   C. may   D. must

11、I have been writing a novel which is based on a real love story and it ________ be finished early next month.

A．can

B．must

C．should

D．need

12、– You’re left the light on.

-- Oh, so I have. _____ and turn it off.

A．I’ll go

B．I’ve gone

C．I go

D．I’m going

13、—We want to sit at the table near the window.

— I’m sorry, but it ________ already.

A．has taken

B．took

C．was taken

D．has been taken

14、______ exercising is a good way to keep fit, you shouldn’t overdo it at the beginning.

A. As if   B. As long as   C. In case  D. Even though

15、They______ jewellery since eight o'clock and had only just finished when two robbers broke in .

A.had been arranging B.were arranging

C.have been arranging D.had arranged

16、You needn’t be too concerned about what to wear to the party—it’s all _____ anyway, because you haven’t even been invited yet.

A. academic   B. painful   C. physical   D. Economical

17、Top graduates from universities are ________ by major companies.

A. chased B. registered

C. offered D. compromised

18、__________ his skyrocketing popularity , Korean film star Kim Soo-kyun (金秀贤) will meet Asian fans, covering China, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and South Korea.

A. With regard to   B. In response to   C. In spite of   D. In terms of

19、________ back to the 18th century, Peking Opera has over two hundred years of history.

A．Dating

B．Being dated

C．To date

D．To be dated

20、Why ______________ to go abroad to study, when there are so many good universities at home?

A. imagines B. bother

C. consider D. prevent

21、   UN Humanitarian Chief Mark Lowcock today released US$15 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help fund global efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus.

The announcement came as the World Health Organization (WHO) upgraded the global risk of the coronavirus outbreak to “very high” – its top level of risk assessment. The WHO has said there is still a chance of containing the virus if its chain of transmission is broken.

The UN funding has been released to the WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It will fund essential activities including being aware of the spread of the virus, investigating cases, and putting national laboratories into use.

The WHO has called for US$675 million to fund the fight against coronavirus. There is a window of opportunity to contain the spread of the virus if countries take strong measures to detect cases early, isolate and care for patients, and trace contacts.

Emergency Relief Coordinator and Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mark Lowcock said, “We do not yet see evidence that the virus is spreading freely. As long as that’s the case, we still have a chance of containing it, by strengthening surveillance, conducting thorough outbreak investigations to identify contacts and applying appropriate measures to prevent further spread.”

“This announcement from the UN’s Emergency Fund will help countries with fragile health systems improve their detection and response operations. It has the potential to save the lives of millions of vulnerable people.” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said,“The potential spread of the virus to countries with weaker health systems is one of our biggest concerns. These funds will help support these countries get ready for detecting and isolating cases, protecting their health workers, and treating patients with dignity and appropriate care. This will help us save lives and push back the virus.”

“At this critical moment, every effort must be made to push back against the outbreak,” said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore. “These funds will support our global efforts to promote weaker health systems and inform children, pregnant women and families about how to protect themselves.”

【1】We can learn from the passage that__________ .

A.WHO referred to the COVID-19 as the medium level of risk assessment

B.The virus is still hard to contain even if timely measures are taken

C.The fund will help people with weak health

D.The fund released by UN is much less than WHO originally demanded

【2】According to the passage, the fund can be used in the following aspects except ________.

A.The examination of the people concerned

B.The monitor of the the spread of the virus

C.The operation of the national laboratories

D.The establishment of the mobile hospital

【3】What is Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’ attitude toward the fight against the virus?

A.Optimistic. B.Skeptical.

C.Cautious. D.Ambiguous.

【4】In which part of newspaper can you most probably read the passage?

A.Travel. B.Health.

C.Business. D.Lifestyle.

22、

【1】On which day of the tour, do travalers get to experience the rainforest in the day and stay in Pacific Coast for the night?

A．Day 3.

B．Day 4.

C．Day 5.

D．Day 6.

【2】Which of the following is TRUE about the Panama 8-Day Tour?

A．It is priced at $1295 including tax.

B．It is only available to domestic travelers.

C．It was first launched to the public in 1952.

D．The tour package includes airport transfers.

【3】The purpose of the advertisement is to_________.

A．remind travelers of key information

B．promote the Panama& Canal Tour

C．advertise a series of Caravan Tours

D．describe the appeal of Panama City

23、In 1910, the Los Angeles Times ran a story about a boy who was charged with opening a valve (阀门) on a water pump powered by a steam engine to release the built-up pressure. His whole job consisted of staring at these machines all day, which was incredibly boring. The “ lazy ” boy then invented a release for the pump to run just as it should and won his freedom. The first automatic steam engine was born.

This story may be fictional, but the boy’s behavior reflects a deeper truth. When we are feeling lazy, we often search for an easier way, trying to update the process and save time and effort. In other words, laziness can drive innovation.

In recent years, some psychologists and business leaders have wised up to this insight, changing our perspective of what laziness really means. Both Bill Gates and Walter Chrysler have been credited with a quote: “ I always choose a lazy person to do a hard job because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it. ”

Our brains are born for laziness. Compared with our ancestors who had to conserve energy to compete for food, flee from predators, and fight, we now don’t take survival as a daily issue. It seems natural that we would choose to be “lazier” , but the opposite has occurred. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans sleep less and work more than we used to; productivity per worker has gone up 400 percent since 1950. Our culture teaches us that our worth depends on how industrious we are, so we work even harder to produce even more.

But there’s one big paradox (悖论), sad but true: The harder we work, the less productive we are. When demand increases, we tend to push harder. Yet the trouble is that, without any refresh and recharge, we are less efficient, make more mistakes, and get less engaged with what we’re doing.

Therefore, how can we make our labor more meaningful and our lives more fulfilling? Current research in psychology and neuroscience points to a new understanding of the value of the wandering mind. Taking breaks and allowing your thoughts to drift can help your brain retain information, refocus, and gain fresh perspective.

Here’s the core problem: When the time finally comes to put our feet up, we often don’t know how. We have little training in how to be idle. But at least give it a shot. Maybe this week, notice some downtime in your day, some white space in your calendar. Instead of filling the space with more work, just sit in the sofa, and be, in the words of poet Mary Oliver, “ idle and blessed. ”

【1】The author tells the story in paragraph 1 to prove ______.

A．the kid needs punishing

B．boredom enhances productivity

C．creativity contributes to laziness

D．laziness inspires new ideas

【2】How did the author support his opinion in the third paragraph?

A．By listing some numbers of being lazy.

B．By quoting some great figures’ words.

C．By making a comparison between two great figures.

D．By giving examples of how to be creative.

【3】What can we infer from paragraph 4?

A．People nowadays don’t have to face poverty.

B．Modern society honors creativity.

C．Americans lives a poorer life than before.

D．Ancestors consider industry as a value.

【4】Which of the following idea will the author probably agree with?

A．Working 24 -7 with a tight schedule.

B．Taking three part-time jobs to fill weekends.

C．Watching a stand-up comedy after a busy weekday.

D．Attending a formal dinner with business purpose.

【5】The author writes this passage to ______.

A．compare the previous understanding of idleness to the new

B．persuade people to give up the value of hard work

C．criticize the irresponsible attitude towards life

D．encourage people to keep refreshed for better work and life

24、When studying for exams, especially finals, you may often be stressed out and need help with a difficult subject. You can attempt to handle that stress by organizing a final exam study group.

Found the group. Ask your classmates if they want to join your study group. Do your best to only gather those who are in your grade. 【1】 Those who are older and younger than you may have trouble participating in the study group and won’t benefit as much from it.

【2】 Once you have an appropriate number of people in your study group, discuss the dates and times for your meetings. Since everyone has different schedules, some people may not always be able to come. You should make sure that they’ll be able to attend most of the meetings. 【3】

Discuss the subject. Remember to ask questions or opinions about the topic you’re studying, as this is a study group. 【4】 This may help people understand the subject even more. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or solve problems together if necessary. You could also create study guides together and use them to test each other.

【5】 Keeping a friendly, calming atmosphere around everyone will encourage people with their studies. Avoid keeping a serious, rigid environment around you, as it will make your classmates feel nervous and perhaps distract (使分心) them from studying.

A．Create a schedule.

B．Set proper targets.

C．Maintain a good environment.

D．You should also decide how often you will meet.

E．It’s easy to lose focus and begin talking with your members.

F．Have some educational talks and talk about different concepts together.

G．That way, you’ll be able to cover most topics that everyone will understand.

25、In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer’s conference in Orlando, Florida. My family persuaded me that a(n)_______might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I_______.

Arriving in the Sunshine State was rather tiring, but I_______to catch a taxi to my_______and settle in. The next morning, I took another_______to the shopping centre to buy a few souvenirs._______I went to a cafe to have lunch, but all the tables were_______. Then I heard a friendly voice saying, "You can_______my table."

I gratefully sat down with the_______lady and we had a happy lunch together. As the________drew to a close she asked how long I would be in Orlando. I had already told her that I hadn't________a car, and   hadn't   realized   how________taking taxis would he. After a while she said, "My dear, don't use any more taxis. I'm retired and it would be my pleasure to________you wherever you wish." I told her that I couldn't put her to that________,but she brushed aside my protests(反对). She asked me where I was________and the next morning she was waiting at my apartment at the________time to take me to Disney World. She spent some time with me before leaving me to________alone. At the end of the day, she________to take me back to my accommodation. I________her money but she refused to take any.

I'll never forget that wonderful lady who, through her________, filled my brief holiday in Florida with wonderful memories.

【1】

A．holiday

B．ceremony

C．operation

D．experiment

【2】

A．kept

B．went

C．dropped

D．knocked

【3】

A．intended

B．promised

C．managed

D．deserved

【4】

A．hospital

B．company

C．university

D．accommodation

【5】

A．colleague

B．passenger

C．suitcase

D．taxi

【6】

A．Instead

B．First

C．Later

D．Once

【7】

A．classified

B．occupied

C．decorated

D．painted

【8】

A．share

B．reserve

C．set

D．possess

【9】

A．old

B．poor

C．innocent

D．stubborn

【10】

A．journey

B．meal

C．speech

D．interview

【11】

A．donated

B．repaired

C．hired

D．guided

【12】

A．convenient

B．worthwhile

C．unfortunate

D．expensive

【13】

A．inspire

B．entertain

C．call

D．drive

【14】

A．business

B．argument

C．trouble

D．challenge

【15】

A．working

B．staying

C．moving

D．shopping

【16】

A．appointed

B．limited

C．favourite

D．regular

【17】

A．digest

B．explore

C．perform

D．calculate

【18】

A．forgot

B．refused

C．returned

D．preferred

【19】

A．sent

B．lent

C．offered

D．owed

【20】

A．confidence

B．dignity

C．curiosity

D．kindness

26、在你看过的电影、电视和书中，肯定有许多场景历历在目，请你描述令你印象深刻的一个场景，并谈谈为什么。你的文章必须包括：

1.描述你印象深刻的一个场景；

2.说明你对此印象深刻的理由。

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