南京2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、I would love _____ to the party last night but I had to work extra hours to finish a report.

A．to go

B．to have gone

C．going

D．having gone

2、Some experts think, _____ genes, intelligence also depend on an adequate diet, a good education and a nice home environment.

A．instead of

B．apart from

C．except for

D．far from

3、After a day of activities, you should be ________ a good meal.

A．in the mood for

B．at the point of

C．on the edge of

D．with the help of

4、We packed all the hooks in wooden boxes so that they   damaged.

A. don’t get   B. won’t get

C. didn’t get   D. wouldn’t get

5、We decided not to climb the mountains because it was raining ____.

A．badly

B．hardly

C．strongly

D．heavily

6、Languages across the world are becoming extinct______ endangered mammals and four times endangered birds.

A. at twice the rate of   B. as twice fast as

C. twice faster as   D. twice at the rate of

7、 _____, I believe, and you will find the boy is very outgoing.

A. Having a talk with the student

B. One talk with the student

C. Given a talk with the student

D. If you have a talk with the student

8、Whether something is alive or dead is a crucial ______ and it is one that children have no difficulty understanding by the age of five.

A. declaration B. distinction C. division D. distribution

9、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

10、From 1902 to 1904, Picasso painted a series of pictures________ the main color was blue.

A.which B.that C.where D.when

11、The government agrees that it will provide medicine injections   emergencies to children experiencing severe allergic reactions.

A.in salute to B.in case of

C.in care for D.in return for

12、I was surprised by her words， which made me recognize___silly mistakes I had made.

A．what

B．that

C．how

D．which

13、The law is equally applied to everyone. No one ________ be above it.

A. shall B. must

C. may D. need

14、The weather turned out to be fine. I _____________ the trouble to carry the umbrella with me.

A.should have taken B.must have taken

C.couldn't have taken D.needn't have taken

15、A heavy sandstorm is going to envelop our city. It is unwise to have your car   .

A. wash   B. washed

C. washing   D. to wash

16、______ we’ll do is to leave a note for Mum to tell her we won’t be back till late.

A．That

B．Which

C．What

D．How

17、You have been repeatedly told the rules, so there ______ be any difficulty finishing the task.

A. needn’t   B. wouldn’t   C. mustn’t   D. shouldn’t

18、—Gosh, I feel I have messed up my whole life.

—Cheer up. Things will _______.

A．hold out

B．work out

C．stand out

D．set out

19、It is thought police had been called to the scene following a report of a collision involving her vehicle and ________ of another motorist.

A. one    B. those    C. some        D. that

20、It is known that water is not an endless resource, ________ can it be made once more, so we should save and protect it.

A．so

B．as

C．thus

D．nor

21、Nobody ever imagined that after being lost for more than half a century the intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) known as Gaolou Mixian would be restored and passed down by a young man. “ As someone of Gaolou origin, I have a responsibility to restore our ancestors’ art form, ” said Chen Guorui, the world’s only inheritor (继承人) of this ancient art.

Gaolou Mixian uses rice paste to glue together selected grains of transparent (透明的) rice to create realistic figures or structures. It is a unique folk art that developed during the Qing Dynasty and reached its peak during the first half of the 20th century. Each household in Gaolou village would make rice structures that they put on display in their ancestral halls (祠堂) during the Chinese New Year, which attracted people from all sides.

However, due to the wet weather in southern China, these rice-made artworks would only last three to four months before losing their shape. It is for this reason that these works are not seen in museums in China. Due to various historical reasons, most people in Gaolou village did not pass down the art form, which caused it to disappear nearly 70 years ago.

Chen found out about this after hearing one former resident express disappointment about its loss. Curious, he started to do research and tried out the methods he heard about from older people in the village. After several months of exploration, Chen finally completed his first successful work.

Over the past five years, Chen has gradually improved his skills and even begun using new techniques, such as making some colorful artworks with colored grains of rice. Since 2017, people at home and abroad have taken an interest in this long-lost art form. To avoid being the last inheritor, Chen has been giving classes to some students at a primary school in Fuzhou with the support of local education authorities.

【1】What do we know about Gaolou Mixian?

A．It is stable in wet environment.

B．It is mainly made of rice.

C．It is a popular art form nationwide.

D．It was created for religious reasons.

【2】What does the underlined word “ this ” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The techniques of the artworks.

B．The disappearance of the art form.

C．The disappointment of the villagers.

D．The reasons for shape loss of the artworks.

【3】Which of the following can best describe Chen Guorui?

A．Cooperative and kind.

B．Outstanding and calm.

C．Courageous and cautious.

D．Responsible and creative.

【4】What message does Chen’s story convey to us?

A．It’s never too old to learn.

B．Strike while the iron is hot.

C．It is no use crying over spilt milk.

D．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

22、   Mercury (汞), an unusual element, is poisonous and can be found just about everywhere. It can also exist as an organic compound, the most common of which is methylmercury (甲基汞). While we can take steps to avoid both elemental and inorganic mercury, it is much harder to avoid methylmercury.

Most of the mercury in the environment comes from coal-burning power plants. The concentration of mercury in the air from power plants is very low, so it is not immediately dangerous. However, the mercury is then washed out of the air by rainstorms and eventually ends up in lakes and oceans.

The mercury in the water doesn’t immediately get absorbed by fish, as elemental mercury doesn’t easily spread into cells. However, methylmercury spreads into cells easily, and certain bacteria in the water change the elemental mercury to methylmercury. Methylmercury in the water spreads into plankton (浮游生物). Small animals eat the plankton and absorb the methylmercury in the plankton and then large animals eat small animals and absorb the methylmercury. Because each animal passes the methylmercury much more slowly than it absorbs it, methylmercury builds up in the animal over time and is passed on to whatever animal eats it.

As people became aware of the concentration of mercury in fish, many reacted by removing seafood from their diet. Scientists have studied the effects of mercury. By determining the levels of mercury consumption that cause any of the known symptoms of mercury poisoning, they were able to identify a safe level of mercury consumption. The current recommendation is for humans to take in less than 0.1 microgram of mercury for every kilogram of weight per day. This means that a 70-kilogram person (about 155 pounds) could safely consume 7 micrograms of mercury per day.

Nutritionists recommend that, rather than remove fish from our diet, we try to eat more of the low-mercury fish and less of the high-mercury fish. Low-mercury species tend to be smaller fish while high-mercury species tend to be the largest carnivorous (食肉的) fish. Awareness of the particulars of this problem, accompanied by mindful eating habits, will keep us on the best course for healthy eating.

【1】What does Paragraph 3 mainly explain?

A．The relationships between small animals and large animals.

B．The process by which large animals absorb mercury.

C．The reasons why mercury in the water isn’t harmful to fish.

D．The difference between methymercury and other types of mercury

【2】What should people consider when eating seafood to ensure a safe mercury intake?

A．The other meats they are eating.

B．Where seafood was caught.

C．What they ate the day before.

D．Their own body weight.

【3】Which of the following about mercury poisoning does the author agree with?

A．Its symptoms remain unclear.

B．It’s not a big deal.

C．It can be avoided effectively.

D．Its consequence is immediate.

【4】What can we learn from the text?

A．It’s impossible to avoid mercury completely.

B．Humans get mercury mainly from fish consumption.

C．Inorganic mercury is more harmful than organic mercury.

D．Mercury from power plants can gather together easily in the air.

23、Central Power and Light

Graduating from high school? Looking for a job? We have a bright future for you!

We’re Central Power and Light. For more than fifty years, we have been providing the energy you need every day. We keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. Without us, your CD Players, televisions, radios and computers wouldn't work. In fact, without us, you might have trouble reading these words because we are responsible for things as basic as the lights in your homes and classrooms.

We’re quite a business. However, as important as electric and gas power are to our customers we’re more than just a public-service company. We’re also a good neighbor, working hard to help keep our environment as clean as we possibly can while still keeping our carbon footprint low.

It takes many people with a wide variety of skills and interests to keep a company like ours in business. That’s why we have more than one hundred job openings in several areas. Do any of these sound right for you?

mechanic trainee

word processor

safety inspector trainee

driver

security guard

customer service representative

accountant

We are always looking for new talent, and we offer a host of benefits.

competitive salaries

pension plan

insurance

company social events

medical coverage

pleasant working conditions

continuing training classes

convenient location

If you would like to talk with one of our employment consultants, we invite you to our job fair being held the week of May 3 — May 7. Just drop in. You will be glad.

【1】Who is the text intended for?

A．Power company workers.

B．High school seniors.

C．The general public.

D．High school teachers.

【2】What might an interested reader do after reading the text?

A．Talk to a friend.

B．Visit a school headmaster.

C．Attend a job fair.

D．Consult his or her parents.

【3】What can we learn about the company mentioned above?

A．It has a history of over a century.

B．Its business ranges from light to gas.

C．It pays much attention to ecosystem.

D．It holds a large job fair monthly.

24、   Campeche is a city with a tumultuous history. Originally this area was settled by the Mayans. The first Spanish colonizers arrived in 1517 and established Campeche as the main port in the region. Unsurprisingly, this made Campeche an attractive target for pirates who first arrived in the late 16 century. For the next 200 years, Campeche was frequently attacked. Nevertheless, it is a delightful city and filled with interesting things to do.

Explore the old city of Campeche

There are a lot of beautiful restored old towns in Mexico, but Campeche is one of the nicest, cleanest and most elegant. The Campeche neighborhood is lovely and colorful, with neat sidewalks and smoothly laid out roads!

Wander along the Campeche Malecon

One of the nicest things about Campeche is its waterfront setting. The best way to enjoy that? Wandering along the malecon, or the walkway along the waterfront, just before sunset. This is the time when it cools down and everyone comes out to see things and to be seen. You'll see couples posing for photographers, joggers, cyclists, elderly people having conversations and groups of teenagers giggling.

Stop for a Bite at Calle 59

Calle 59 is a pedestrian-only street filled with outdoor tables from the surrounding restaurants. You can cat here at night, but a lot of people come for drinks. This is the one place in Campeche that feels touristy—its tables are filled with giant beers that get shared among multiple peoples.

【1】Which of the following sentence can best describe Campeche?

A．Campeche has a large population.

B．Campeche is a city with mixed heritage.

C．Campeche has experienced years of civil war.

D．Campeche once appealed to pirates for its culture.

【2】What's the best thing for visitors to do before sunset?

A．Having a nice walk along the malecon.

B．Enjoying the atmosphere of Campeche.

C．Drinking beers in the restaurants.

D．Taking some pictures of the sunset.

【3】If you want to sense the touristy atmosphere the best choice is_____________.

A．Mexico.

B．Calle 59.

C．The Campeche neighborhood.

D．The Campeche Malecon.

25、A first responder on a motorcycle pulls up with great urgency to the entrance of a supermarket. I thought that there was a(n) _______ inside the store-a pretty logical conclusion. But then I saw him take out a shopping _______. I had to investigate further.

He told me he had just been at an apartment where an elderly man required medical attention. After his condition was _______, the older man’s part-time caregiver came over to monitor the situation. Before leaving the apartment, the first responder _______ the man’s refrigerator and noticed that it was nearly empty. So in consultation with the caregiver, he quickly wrote up the shopping list and _______ over to the supermarket. I helped the first responder get some of the _______ items and my job was fruits and vegetables. But I asked the first responder why he thought of checking the refrigerator. He replied that he does it on a(n)_______ basis. Besides, when he tells various supermarkets what his mission is, they invariably give him a discount. He takes the phone number of the people for whom he is _______ the items to tell them afterward what to expect to pay. And then the store also agrees to do the

_______ for no charge no matter how small the grocery bill is.

“What a complex operation,” I said to the first responder.

He replied: “It’s just a(n)__________ little service. If they eat better, they’ll hopefully stay healthier.”

【1】

A．exhibition

B．conflict

C．discount

D．emergency

【2】

A．basket

B．guide

C．bill

D．list

【3】

A．changed

B．stabilized

C．identified

D．reported

【4】

A．repaired

B．cleaned

C．checked

D．defrosted

【5】

A．rushed

B．walked

C．stormed

D．wandered

【6】

A．popular

B．personal

C．necessary

D．valuable

【7】

A．equal

B．regular

C．temporary

D．sound

【8】

A．purchasing

B．choosing

C．separating

D．preparing

【9】

A．business

B．favor

C．selling

D．delivery

【10】

A．extra

B．constant

C．standard

D．traditional

26、假如你是高三学生李华，你的英国朋友Tom发邮件询问你的职业规划。请你回复邮件, 内容包括：

1. 你的职业规划；

2. 选择该职业的原因；

3. 询问对方的意见。

注意：1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Tom,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua