江门2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Our country is accelerating the construction of Xiong'an New District,_______will be a green, low-carbon, open, innovative and highly-competitive city.

A．one

B．one that

C．that

D．what

2、So far this year we ______ a fall in house prices by between 5 and 10 percent.

A.saw B.see C.had seen D.have seen

3、－You know, people have different opinions about the construction of the project.

－We welcome any comments from them, favorable or _______.

A. so B. otherwise

C. else D. rather

4、You________so slowly. I just needed a few seconds to get used to your voice.

A．shouldn’t speak

B．couldn’t have spoken

C．don’t have to

D．needn’t have spoken

5、A painting by Vincent Van Gogh was stolen on _______ would have been the Dutch master’s 167th birthday.

A．that

B．when

C．what

D．which

6、It was the middle of night ________ my husband woke me up and told me to watch the football game.

A. while   B. that   C. as   D. when

7、What is your main reason for choosing one restaurant   another?

A. over   B. of

C. from   D. for

8、His new novel _________; very few people would like to read it.

A.sells well B.is well sold C.sells badly D.is badly sold

9、You could get into a situation_________you have to decide immediately.

A.what B.which C.where D.that

10、The economy of the last quarter was much stronger than ______ predicted, driven by a rare increase in government spending.

A. vaguely     B. randomly

C. consistently   D. originally

11、—The washing machine isn’t working.

—I used it this morning. It ______ fine then.

A. is working  B. was working C. works   D. has worked

12、It is time for the West to learn from China's responsible efforts to   fake news.

A.weed out B.work out C.turn out D.bring out

13、Jack lost his father to AIDS last year, since when he has lived on a monthly ______ of £200 from the government.

A.receipt B.allowance C.revenue D.finance

14、As a command of the instructor，the children called out their names   .

A.in turn B.in return C.at times D.in time

15、Little Tom was frozen with fear when the accident happened, so he just gave some ________answers when asked about what he witnessed.

A. concrete   B. abundant

C. apparent   D. vague

16、What I love most about reading novels is ______ the authors vividly describe the characters.

A. what   B. why

C. how   D. whom

17、—Hello. I’d like to have a talk with Mr. Smith staying in your hotel.

—I’m sorry, he isn’t here. He ________ this morning.

A.checked in B.dropped in

C.checked out D.dropped out

18、When he ______ the bill in the restaurant, he suddenly realized that he had left his wallet in the car.

A.paid B.would be paying

C.was to pay D.had paid

19、The author’s description is vivid and thorough, and this ________ a very good read.

A.enters for B.falls for C.makes for D.calls for

20、—Why were you late for work yesterday?

—I didn’t wake up when my alarm clock ______.

A.went off B.run out C.started off D.went out

21、Reducing class size has traditionally been seen as an important way to improve a student’s   educational experience. Many often believe that smaller classes would permit teachers to give more personal attention to their students. 【1】.

But one recent study suggests there's not much research-based evidence to support this idea. The research was collected by a team from Denmark's Danish Center for Social Science Research.

The study notes that one of the main problems with reducing class size is that it can have very high costs. 【2】. Financial limitations make it very difficult for many schools to reduce the number of students in the classroom.

The new study began by examining 127 studies on classroom size. Its goal was to examine the major research studies already completed on the subject. 【3】. In the end, the research centered on 10 main studies with possible sampling (采样)problems.

The researchers concluded that there's some evidence to suggest that reducing class size may lead to some improvement in a student 's reading achievement. 【4】. They found just a 53-percent chance that a randomly selected test score from a student from a small class would be higher than the selected score of a student from a larger class. 【5】. This led the researchers to conclude that there would be no benefit at all to math students in a smaller class size.

A．But they said the effect is very small

B．For mathematics achievement, the result was 49 percent

C．This can theoretically lead to improved academic results for students

D．Many public opinion studies have shown teachers favor smaller class sizes

E．The effects of larger class size can stay long after the students complete their education

F．Increasing class size is one of the most common ways school systems control education spending

G．They especially centered on those trying to measure if smaller class size led to greater academic success

22、   I wanted a change of pace, a break from routine. The past few years found me working long hours at my marketing job while my husband, Steven, put in equally full days as a physics tutor. We were both burned out from the constant boredom.

Vacation experiences at first glance seem a little difficult for us. How do you find comfort in an ever-changing environment? And I, someone who enjoys more planned fun, had to adapt.

But I was surprised at how easily I was able to adapt to a new mode of operation, a more relaxed version of myself who wasn’t worried where we’d park and sleep each night. The fact that we both became so accustomed to sleeping in the back of a cargo van is another surprise we experienced on this journey. The van was our main transportation and, with a full-size bed in the back, it also provided us with a bit of comfort that made us continue. At first, every sound outside was foreign, and we both took longer to fall-and stay-asleep. But, after a couple of weeks into van life, we let the sounds fade into soft background music.

Over the course of our seven- month trip, one of our big goals was to come away from each park with one spectacular image. That shared goal placed us on the same team: It brought us together, even more than before, gave us more to talk about, and encouraged us to motivate each other along the way.

By this point, you’re probably wondering how we paid for all of this, or maybe you’re assuming we come from wealthy backgrounds. The truth is, we actually managed this entire adventure on a middle-class budget. Steven did part-time remote work about 10 hours per week for his employer from the road. I ended up finding some temporary jobs through the trip. We also continued our photography business, setting up an online shop to sell our landscapes.

We only visited some parks in the 48 states. And the experience would still be worth every penny. It is really a chance to lose and find ourselves in our nation’s park lands.

【1】Why did the author want to change?

A.Because she wanted a rest from daily routine.

B.Because she was interested in travelling.

C.Because she fell ill with long working hours.

D.Because she didn't like her marketing job.

【2】What did the author think of the vacation before the journey?

A.Exciting. B.Helpful.

C.Doubtful. D.Boring.

【3】What can we infer from the last but one paragraph?

A.The couple visited 48 states during the trip.

B.The couple tried different jobs to maintain their trip.

C.The husband worked harder than the wife.

D.The couple came from a middle-class family.

【4】What is the passage mainly about?

A.Introducing a couple’s daily life.

B.Sharing a couple’s travel experience.

C.Showing the importance of traveling.

D.Advising some travel plans to readers.

23、If you search the internet these days, you’ll likely run across some strange-looking, yet cheerful cartoon characters. These computer-created people have small heads and overdone bodies. They’re created in daring color with arms and legs that look like giant wet noodles. The happy figures are often moving or doing something creative.

In 2017 Facebook paid a design team to develop a positive illustration system. One of the designers took that message to heart. She worked to show human connection, motion, energy and joy in her drawings. She “wanted to picture that sense of joy people feel when they’re sharing things together....” The name which was given to the new art form when it was completed was very appropriate. They named it Alegria, which means joy in Spanish. Before long Alegria became the go-to style for many technology and media businesses. Corporations such as Google, Airbnb and YouTube began using Alegria or art with Alegria-type similarities. Today you can find Alegria art across the internet, in print, on magazine covers and more.

Why did Alegria art become popular so quickly? There are many reasons. As websites depended on illustrations to fill space, Alegria-type art became increasingly useful. The style is flat, simple and easy to create. By comparison, more detailed art designs require extra time, skill and money to produce. Businesses also love the fact that Alegria’s characters celebrate diversity by featuring international cultural events. The illustrations convey good feelings. Those feelings help people believe they can trust the companies that feature them on their pages.

For some consumers, though, that’s a problem. These people think some companies have simply papered over their problems with positive images. They’ve failed to address their wrongdoings or make lasting changes. For many, however, Alegria is a nice visual language that represents happiness. From children hugging to couples dancing, the images are all about positive energy. All in all, it seems that Alegria is the perfect name of this playful, fun art style.

【1】Which of the following features makes Alegria art style so well received quickly?

A．Its cheerful room-filling images.

B．Its trustworthy figures.

C．Its role as cultural representatives.

D．Its eye-catching details.

【2】We can learn from the passage that ______.

A．Alegria images may help hide faults

B．positive images convey funny messages

C．illustrations can be audio in some way

D．small-sized cartoon characters enjoy popularity

【3】Alegria is thought as the perfect name for the art style because of its ______.

A．system and creativity

B．technology and impact

C．popularity and profit

D．meaning and function

24、We are taught from childhood that warming up is a must in preparation for any exercise. It allows us to prepare our muscles for the strain（拉力）we are about to place on them and prevent injury.【1】These all prepare for an effective workout.

【2】It prevents dizziness, helps return the heart rate back to normal and prevents chronic venous insufficiency（CVI）. Also known as "blood pooling", CVI occurs when the blood in blood vessels（血管）expands during prolonged exercise, making it difficult for it to return to the heart from the legs.

According to many health and fitness instructors, the total cool-down period should last 3 to 10 minutes, or until you are ready to stop.【3】For example, if you have been working your legs, you will need to do lower body stretches or a slow walk. There are many helpful tutorials online.

The best way to measure whether you have cooled down effectively is purely based on common sense—if you feel your heart rate has reduced, that's enough. There is no research to prove stretching after a session will help reduce pain, but if you feel it helps, do so.【4】

Cooling down methods, including foam rollers, a sports massage or dry needling, are worth investigating.【5】If the pain is there the next day, consult your doctor, and, more importantly, warm up more thoroughly next time.

A．It is down to personal preference.

B．Fast walking is the simplest exercise.

C．If you are not flexible, lower your upper body.

D．If you experience any pain when stretching, stop.

E．But cooling down is as important as warming up.

F．Areas to target depend on which part of the body you have trained.

G．More importantly, it steadily increases the heart rate and blood flow.

25、Life was simpler when I was a child. There were no computers, mobile telephones, or what we would consider _________ technology. The same could be said for Durham, North Carolina, where I grew up. I am going to take you back to a(n) _________ Sunday when I was a kid.

My grandma was the mother of the household. “Chris,” she would _________ , waking me up at the crack of dawn so I could get ready for a community _________ . I rolled out of bed, opening my eyes to the _________ shining into my room. Opening my closet (壁橱), I _________ my Sunday best. Even though it was still warm, I threw on my trousers and _________ my shoes.

After the gathering, I _________ across the road to find Marc, my best friend. We ran into the _________ . I hid from Marc, hoping he would not find me. I listened __________ to his footsteps, making them out as he walked on the orange and red leaves.

When I got home, my grandma was not at all __________ at the dirt on my face. After my __________ , I set the table for our special dinner of fried chicken. Soon after, I lay down in my room, __________ myself with a blanket, quietly thinking what would happen the next day.

Nowadays, although I live in a big city, I always __________ I’m still 12 years old. I always thank the __________ years for giving me so much.

【1】

A．useful

B．special

C．modern

D．practical

【2】

A．historic

B．traditional

C．original

D．typical

【3】

A．respond

B．scream

C．interrupt

D．scold

【4】

A．game

B．performance

C．gathering

D．interview

【5】

A．sunrise

B．lightning

C．flash

D．lamp

【6】

A．picked out

B．pointed out

C．carried out

D．left out

【7】

A．bought

B．shined

C．stored

D．checked

【8】

A．came

B．rolled

C．bounded

D．got

【9】

A．woods

B．kitchen

C．garage

D．basement

【10】

A．politely

B．excitedly

C．anxiously

D．carefully

【11】

A．delighted

B．impatient

C．disappointed

D．surprised

【12】

A．comment

B．shower

C．explanation

D．complaint

【13】

A．rewarding

B．protecting

C．covering

D．exploring

【14】

A．pray

B．appreciate

C．accept

D．imagine

【15】

A．academic

B．previous

C．difficult

D．busy

26、假定你是李华，现在是中山大学(Sun Yat-sen University)大一新生，高三时在李老师的帮助下，英语进步很大，为表示感谢，给李老师写一封感谢信。要点如下：

1. 梦想成真，考上理想大学；

2. 因为李老师的辅导和鼓励，英语由差变好；

3. 对老师祝福。

注意：

1. 词数100左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好。

Dear Miss Li,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua