扬州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Making your new business successful requires luck, patience and ______, so you should work with great attention and effort.

A.regulation B.application C.adaptation D.identification

2、--How do you usually go to work？

--I usually drive，but if it is fine，I ______ by bike．

A．will go B．would go

C．have gone D．had gone

3、----Anything special about this device?

----Well, it can ______ between the cancerous and the normal cells under certain conditions.

A. conclude   B. exclude C. discriminate D. undergo

4、—Why did you leave the water running in the sink?

—Heavens! I guess I ________ to turn it off.

A．forgot

B．have forgotten

C．will forget

D．had forgotten

5、while digital technology represents a ______ for bridging geographic distance , highly skilled workers are increasingly crowding into cities.

A.canal B.channel C.course D.communication

6、To win the trust of the employees, your factory should see to________that accounts and operations are as transparent as possible.

A.it B.them C.you D.one

7、— How can I wake up so early?

—Set the alarm at 5:00 am.,   you will make it.

A. and   B. but

C. or   D. so

8、The Spring Festival is the time of year that _____ the largest annual mass migration on the planet when one sixth of the world’s population _____ home.

A. will see; travels   B. saw; was travelling

C. will be seeing; will be travelling   D. sees; travel

9、－ Mum, where's my packed lunch?

－ In the kitchen. I ________ you two sandwiches.

A. make   B. am making

C. have made   D. will make

10、The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.

A. until B. because

C. though D. unless

11、After retirement, Mr. Smith _____ painting, which he had always loved but had no time for.

A. turned up   B. held up  C. made up D. took up

12、— Do you know anything about British history?

—______________. I have no interest in it.

A. Take it easy!   B. Please don’t bother.

C. It’s up to you.   D. No. It’s beyond me.

13、Swimming is good for teenagers, ________ some experts say will help them to stimulate their potential and promote their brain development.

A．which

B．why

C．Whom

D．what

14、Helen borrowed my book the other day, promising__________it soon.

A.to return B.returned C.returning D.having returned

15、The course normally attracts 200 students per year, ______ up to half will be from overseas.

A. of whom   B. for whom   C. with which   D. in which

16、Some parents want their children to show complete ________ to their wishes, which is harmful to their kids’ character building.

A.submission B.addiction C.limitation D.admission

17、He decided that he would drive all the way home instead of ______at a hotel for the night

A.putting down B.putting off C.putting on D.putting up

18、The bottle is quite difficult to open; the _________ is to pour hot water on it first.

A．focus

B．target

C．function

D．trick

19、A research project is quite different from homework__________you know there is a solution.

A.which B.where C.what D.that

20、We_______along a country lane when suddenly a car_______past us.

A.drove;drove B.drove;was driving

C.were driving;drove D.were driving;was driving

21、Storytelling is an ancient art form that has been used to hand down legends, tales and factual stories. Perhaps the first thing that springs to mind when you think of storytelling is the fantasy land that took shape in your mind while Mom or Dad told you stories about princes, castles and monsters, with a unique voice for each character.

Storytelling does not just take place at bedtime or round a campfire, however. It can take some other forms, either via the books we read or the films we watch. But they usually have some elements in common: rather than a list of dry facts, stories have plots and they introduce characters. We respond to stories, particularly when there is emotional detail.

And unlike what we suppose, storytelling is not just a form of entertainment, but a form of learning as well. Long before reading and writing became widely spread and available, oral storytelling had already been a form that the wisdom and knowledge of the people were passed down from elders to children. A good story engages our curiosity, emotions and imagination.

Storytelling helps with learning also because stories are easy to remember. Research has found that learning obtained from a well-told story is remembered more accurately, and for far longer, than from facts and figures.

And above all, stories have a transformative power to allow us to see the world in a different way than we do if we just encounter it on our own. Stories are an entry point to understanding a different experience of the world.

This aspect of storytelling-presenting a different perspective of the world—is important when it comes to connecting with each other. It gives us an opportunity to learn from another person’s experience and it can shape, strengthen or challenge our opinions and values. So, when someone tells us their own personal story, we catch a glimpse (瞥见) of a view of the world that may be slightly or significantly different from our own. When we see the world as they see it, or walk in their shoes, the experience can inspire empathy (共情；同理心) with them.

【1】What occurs to us the moment we think of “storytelling”?

A．A child's imaginary world.

B．Voices of Mom or Dad.

C．An ancient art form.

D．Factual stories.

【2】What are the common elements in all forms of storytelling according to the author?

A．Form and style.

B．Facts and figures.

C．Emotional and physical details.

D．A series of events and characters.

【3】Why does storytelling work better than mere statement of facts in promoting learning?

A．It carries more wisdom and knowledge.

B．It is more widely available to young learners.

C．It satisfies our imagination and releases our emotions.

D．It makes what is learned more precise and longer lasting.

【4】How can other people’s personal stories probably benefit us?

A．By offering us more opportunities to know people.

B．By helping us stay connected with the contemporary world.

C．By allowing us to understand the world the way they see it.

D．By enabling us to tell reality from imagination.

【5】What makes the best title for the passage?

A．The History of Storytelling

B．The Power of Storytelling

C．The Forms of Storytelling

D．The Art of Storytelling

22、   There are many therapies (疗法) for depression, including medical treatment, psychotherapy and talk therapy. Having a range of treatment choices is a good idea because no single treatment works equally well for each of millions of sufferers. Choosing the most suitable treatment is important to them. Now researchers say a new therapy proven to relieve depression should be added to the established treatments. It's called nature therapy. “Interacting with nature can have positive effects on those with depression,” says Ethan Kross, PhD, an expert who has studied the nature-depression link.

A little exposure to nature helps all of us get our energy back, and it may have special benefit for those who are depressed. “It seems that, from our work, the restorative effect of nature seems to be stronger for individuals with depression,” says Marc Berman, PhD, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. That might be because they feel mentally exhausted, and being in nature reenergizes them. However, Dr. Berman has a strong warning. “We're not arguing that interacting with nature should replace clinically proven treatments for depression,” he says, “Nor should those with clinical depression try to treat themselves.”

However, Berman and others say, interactions with nature could serve as a very effective supplementary treatment. Compared to adults with depression walking for 50 minutes in an urban setting, those who took a 50-minute walk in a natural setting were less depressed and had better memory skills.

Why does nature hold this special effect? Berman says, “In a natural environment, we can choose to think or not, and this choice is believed to help us rest our brains. You can then pay attention later, when you need to.” He adds, “It gives people more ability to concentrate, which is a big problem for those with depression.” Nature provides an effective setting for resting our brains, unlike urban setting. Even in the most peaceful urban environment, you have to pay attention to such things as traffic and stoplights.

【1】What can we learn about depression therapies from paragraph 1?

A.They focus on physical activity. B.They pay no attention to interactions.

C.They mainly depend on natural environment. D.They need to be tailored to different patients.

【2】How does nature benefit patients with depression？

A.By replacing clinic treatment. B.By making them feel energetic.

C.By reminding them to rest in time. D.By covering up their mental problems

【3】What does the underlined word “supplementary” in paragraph 3 probably mean?

A.Essential. B.Traditional. C.Controversial. D.Additional.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A.An urban setting of restoring energy.

B.The positive role of nature in treating depression.

C.The popularity of using multiple ways to treat diseases.

D.An effective replacement of clinical therapy for depression.

23、

(WAIKING WATER EXPERIMENT)

Walking Water Science Experiment for Kids

Let's get set up for walking water with a few quick and easy steps the kids can definitely be a part of! We used test tubes for three sets of primary colors. You can use less as long as you have enough to go around with all the colors mixing. First, add red, yellow, and blue food coloring (one color per test tube) in order. Give each test tube a little stir (搅拌)to evenly distribute the color. Try to put the same amount of food coloring in each container. Cut thin strips of white paper towel to fit in the test tubes. Place them into the test tubes. There will be two ends in each tube. Wait and watch what happens. At this point, you can set up a stopwatch to make notes of how long it takes for the colors to meet and mix.

Before you insert the strips, you have the perfect opportunity to make some predictions about what will happen. Have your kids come up with a prediction for their experiment? Will the water walk? You can start the conversation with "What do you think will happen when we put the towels into the water?"

The whole process starts pretty quickly, but it does take a while for the colors to begin to mix with each other. Extend the science activity: pull out the watercolors and do some color mixing art while you wait. Make sure to check on your walking water science experiment every once in a while to see the changes that are constantly taking place. The kids will be amazed at how the water seems to fight against gravity! As the paper towels absorb the colored water, the water travels up the towel strip. It meets up with the other colored water that has traveled up the neighboring strip. Where the primary colors interact, they turn into the secondary colors. Both colors will continue to travel as long as the towel fibers absorb the water.

The experiment is colorful and simple to do! Plus, it is interesting for multiple ages. Older kids should be able to set it up all by themselves and can also use our science journal page to record their results.

【1】What materials are needed for the experiment?

A．Test tubes, food coloring and paper towel.

B．Drinking water, test tubes and a notebook.

C．Food coloring, water cups and a paper cutter.

D．Mixed colors, towel strips and food containers.

【2】In the experiment, you're expected to ________.

A．add three colors into each container

B．set up a stopwatch from the beginning

C．put colorful towel strips in the test tubes

D．stir each test tube to make the color even

【3】Water in the test tubes can walk because ________.

A．food coloring has the power to take in water

B．towel fibers absorb water and allow it to travel

C．water flows naturally under the influence of gravity

D．colors interact with each other and thus travel easily

24、   John H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas City in 1918. His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching high school age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks.

Fortunately he had a strong-willed, caring mother. John remembers that his mother told him many times, “Son, you can be anything you really want to be if you just believe.” She told him not to be dependent on others, including his mother. “You have to earn success,” said she. “All the people who work hard don’t succeed, but the only people who do succeed are those who work hard.”

These words came from a woman less than a third grade education. She also knew that believing and hard work don’t mean everything. So she worked hard as a cook for two years to save enough to take her son — then 15 — to Chicago.

Chicago in 1933 was not the promised land that black southerners were looking for, John’s mother and stepfather could not find work. But there John could go to school, and there he learned the power of words — as editor of the newspaper and yearbook of Du Stable High School. His wish was to publish a magazine for blacks.

While others discouraged him, John’s mother offered him more words to live by: “Nothing beats a failure but a try.” She also let him pawn (典当) her furniture to get the $500 he needed to start the Negro magazine.

It is natural the difficulties and failures followed John closely until he became very successful. He always keeps his mother’s words in mind. “Son, failure is not in your vocabulary.”

Now John H. Johnson is one of the 400 richest people in America — worth $150 million.

【1】Why did John’s mother decide to move to Chicago? Because ________.

A．John’s father died in his hometown when he was very young

B．life was too hard for them to stay on in their hometown, while life in Chicago would be better for blacks

C．there were no schools for blacks in their hometown

D．John needed more education and he could go to school there

【2】Which of the following is TRUE?

A．Chicago was the promised land for black southerners in 1933.

B．John’s mother worked hard as a cook to make their life better.

C．With the help of his mother, John got the money to start the Negro magazine.

D．Now John is the richest man in America.

【3】What kind of woman was John’s mother? She was a ________.

A．strong woman with much knowledge

B．woman who would do anything for her son

C．woman with little school education but knew a lot about life

D．loving mother with different kinds of experience in life

【4】The underlined sentence in the fifth paragraph means ________.

A．if you try, you will succeed in the end

B．a failure is difficult to beat, even if you try

C．a try is always followed by a failure

D．nothing but a try can help you out of failure

25、The Chinese government has a plan to link the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing into an economic and business powerhouse. It will be called The Greater Bay Area. Some in China's central bank are looking to the European Union and Britain to _______ how best to do this.

The Greater Bay Area already has a total economy almost _______ to Australia's. But the area is divided _______ Hong Kong and Macau have their own money and legal systems. This makes _______ difficult.

China's central bank's branch in Shenzhen created a 295-page report on financial and economic integration in the bay. It suggested building a_______ market similar to the 28-state European Union. The report was written with China Merchants Bank's chief economist and published last month. The report notes some of the _______ of European integration. But it also points to some of the problems China faces as it tries to control an area that _______ has international financial markets, industrial centers and technology sectors.

In the report, the head of the Shenzhen central bank, Xing Yujing, was clear about the importance of the free movement of people and money in the bay. The report also pointed to what could be _______ from Britain’s planned exit from Europe.

The European Union and the common market have strengthened “the welfare of the European people," the Shenzhen branch of the People's Bank of China said in a statement. It added that suggestions do not represent official policy _______. Britain has made professional decisions to reduce the effects of Brexit ________keeping "integration with European economy and finance," the report also said.

The European common market ________ the free movement of labor. So should the Greater Bay Area, said Gary Smith. He is a London-based director at Barings Investment Institute. “That's the way that the economic benefits maximized,” he said.

Europe has ________ border control between 26 of its 28 countries. In the Greater Bay Area, there are still borders between Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China. This is the ________ of the "One Country, Two Systems" agreement that permits the two cities to keep their way of life while under Chinese rule.

For a(n) ________ solution, Xing noted Britain's idea of a ‘soft’ border with Ireland after Brexit. The soft border would permit the free movement of people, money and products between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The report said an ________ border could be put in place in the bay and businesses could pay taxes online after crossing it.

【1】

A．consult

B．decide

C．maximize

D．emphasize

【2】

A．equal

B．subject

C．inferior

D．crucial

【3】

A．suppose

B．though

C．provided

D．because

【4】

A．division

B．association

C．integration

D．assembly

【5】

A．single

B．prosperous

C．diverse

D．continental

【6】

A．consequences

B．influences

C．benefits

D．factors

【7】

A．barely

B．originally

C．initially

D．already

【8】

A．obtained

B．learned

C．extracted

D．derived

【9】

A．situations

B．adoptions

C．implementations

D．positions

【10】

A．consequently

B．while

C．furthermore

D．though

【11】

A．sustained

B．restricted

C．permitted

D．publicized

【12】

A．imposed

B．capped

C．removed

D．enforced

【13】

A．advantage

B．concern

C．intention

D．result

【14】

A．possible

B．agreeable

C．controversial

D．foreseeable

【15】

A．physical

B．national

C．legal

D．electronic

26、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Chris来信询问你校开展“最美校园”活动的情况。请给他回信，内容包括:

1. 活动目的；

2. 活动内容(打扫卫生、办墙报、礼貌待人……)；

3. 活动意义。

注意:

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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