白城2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、How come every kid today is meant to be a champion for something _____ we know every kid can’t be a star?

A. in case   B. as if

C. when   D. unless

2、Young people should be inspired to think outside the box and innovate, breaking free from __________ methods.

A.contradictory B.dynamic C.conventional D.distinguished

3、I'm certain David's told you his business troubles.____，it's no secret that he owes a lot of money to the bank.

A.However B.Anyway

C.Therefore D.Though

4、____visa change made by China and the US will witness _____increase in economy, tourism and education.

A. A; the B. The; ／ C. A;／ D. The; an

5、I must say he reads very well, and I shouldn’t be surprised if he ______ acting for a living one day.

A. had taken up   B. would have taken up   C. have taken up   D. takes up

6、—Ouch, mum! A fish bone has stuck in my teeth!

—______, Lucy. I am coming.

A. Take your time   B. Help yourself

C. Don’t bother   D. Take it easy

7、Considering the convenience _______ the cost, young people tend to order food through their cellphone App.

A.in preference to B.in response to

C.in addition to D.in regard to

8、After ________seemed an endless wait, it was his turn to enter the personnel manager's office.

A. that   B. it C. what D. there

9、Susan has ________ more than 5,000 dollars in the last three months, with which she could buy new bicycles for those poor children.

A. accelerated   B. accumulated

C. acknowledged   D. accompanied

10、Conservationists __________on setting aside natural reserves for the wild species they are trying to protect during the past decade.

A.focused B.focus C.have focused D.had focused

11、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

12、––Do you mind if I smoke here?

––I suggest you go to the separate room ______ for smokers.

A. to reserve B. reserving

C. reserved   D. being reserved

13、Using this data, third party companies could then paint an accurate picture of users’ habits and ________ in order to serve them more targeted advertisements.

A.presentation B.preservation C.preference D.persistence

14、About sixty students in my class will take the coming exam, at least _________ can pass and be admitted by key universities.

A.two thirds B.two thirds of them

C.two thirds of which D.two thirds of whom

15、To ________ Darwin and his idea，National Museum of Natural History in Washington created a special exhibit, showing respect for the genius.

A.celebrate B.promote C.explore D.inspect

16、The British romantic poet William Wordsworth grew up in the Lake District,which was a great ________ of inspiration for his poems.

A．discovery

B．form

C．source

D．symbol

17、More checkpoints were set up in the country to ensure residents could be ________ for the virus.

A.cancelled B.contained C.strengthened D.screened

18、________enough money, the young man was unable to buy his girlfriend expensive jewelry.

A. Not to save B. Not saving

C. Not having saved D. Not saved

19、Monsanto, a big company, denies the novel coronavirus infection of one of its customers was caused by its product and says it will ______.

A.appeal B.apologize C.modify D.compromise

20、Betty is so lucky to be ______ such a beautiful singing voice.

A．bored with

B．blessed with

C．devoted to

D．related to

21、   For 30 years, Alaska's northern fur seal population has not increased. But the ocean mammals are appearing in growing numbers in one unlikely place-a small island that forms the tip of an active undersea volcano. Bogoslof Island is distant and unpopulated. It sits in the eastern Bering Sea. Openings on the ground there release mud, steam and sulfurous gases, but northern fur seals find the island to be a good place for giving birth and raising their young.

It is unclear why the seals have chosen to live on an active volcanic island instead of other unpopulated islands in the area. "The surface is covered with these big blocks, some as big as 10 meters in length, which were exploded out of the vent,” said Chris Waythomas, a U.S. Geological Survey research scientist.

Northern fur seals get their name from their extremely thick fur; they have about 60,000 hairs per square centimeter. When Russian Emperor Alexander II needed money and decided to sell Alaska to the United States in 1867, fur was one of the future state's known valuables.

Most of the world's northern fur seals live in the eastern Bering Sea area. They live in the ocean from November to June and return to land in summer, when they breed and nurse pups. Between 1950 and 1988, the northern fur seal population dropped from 2.1 million to 1.1 million. Scientists do not know why they have not made a comeback. Northern fur seals were first seen on Bogoslof in 1980. NOAA researchers have since carried out periodic studies of the population.

Volcanic activity on Bogoslof has remained mostly stable. But Gelatt's crew chose not to camp there during their week-long visit in August. They feared an explosion could shoot up huge rocks. Instead, they made day trips from a secured boat. The crew counted the number of seals and examined whether images taken from above by an unpiloted aircraft could be used in future counts.

【1】What's the text mainly about?

A．The scientists are worried about the extinction of seals.

B．The environment protection is crucial to wild animals.

C．The northern fur seals are on the rise on Bogoslof Island.

D．The northern fur seals like distant and unpopulated places.

【2】What do Chris Waythomas’ words mean?

A．The conditions on Bogoslof Island are tough and terrible.

B．An active undersea volcano makes Bogoslof Island livable.

C．Bogoslof Island is suitable for the northern fur seals to live on

D．It's reasonable for the northern fur seals to live on a small island.

【3】What can be learned from the paragraph 3 & 4?

A．The northern fur seals breed and nurse pups in winter.

B．The northern fur seals' thick fur is of no value nowadays.

C．There were about 1.1 million northern fur seals on the island.

D．It's not clear why northern fur seal population has not increased.

【4】How did researchers guarantee their safety during the study?

A．By observing in the distance.

B．By doing the research inside an aircraft.

C．By taking a boat with protective equipment every day.

D．By using photos shot by an unmanned vehicle to count seals.

22、   More than ever before, students all over the world are turning to online learning to further their education. 【1】 In order to help you as an online learner develop better study skills, keep reading to see some of the best study tips.

Practice Good Time Management. Time management is possibly one of the most important and valuable skills for online learners. 【2】 If you are busy with online studies as well as other commitments, avoid a study session right before an exam. It’s recommended that you plan ahead and be responsible for your own time.

Remove Distractions. This might be a hard step to conquer. From social media to kids playing in the next room, you’re bound to face countless amounts of distractions. The best advice is to try your best to lessen all the distractions and stay focused! Of course, distractions are unique to each individual and may also depend on circumstances. 【3】

Build Your Network. Many online courses are developed around the concept of cooperation with professors and educators who encourage students to work together to achieve their end goals. This is why it is important to build as many relationships as possible not only with your peers but with professors too. 【4】 Don’t be afraid to create a virtual study group either.

Create A Dedicated Study Space. 【5】 You needn’t recreate a proper university lecture room. Instead set up a study space to which you dedicate (致力） your studies to. Whether it’s in your own home or at the local library, it doesn’t really matter. What is important is that you create a space that is not only quiet but will be effective as well.

A．This tip is actually a whole lot simpler than people think.

B．You need regular access to a computer to take online classes.

C．Engage in as many discussions and group sessions as possible.

D．Ultimately, you will need to find what exactly works best for you.

E．The better you manage your time, the easier it will be to achieve your goals.

F．Make sure that your space is well lit with the right supplies necessary for your study.

G．Despite its huge benefits like added flexibility, this route can be overwhelming for people.

23、Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.

The Internet is the largest library in the history of the world and a great resource for anyone seeking information. 【1】 In recent years, plagiarism from online sources has become a serious problem, especially among students.

Original written work and information are protected by copyright laws. Therefore, when you use information you find while doing research, you should always give credit to the person that produced it. To plagiarize is to use ideas that are not your own without giving credit to the original source, or to claim that someone else’s ideas are your own. This is a dishonest practice.

Internet-related plagiarism has become such a problem. 【2】 There are thousands of resources for students who wish only to copy or cheat. However, the Internet also makes it easier for educators to check for plagiarism. Often a simple Internet search for a quote will be enough to expose copying. Some educators are more concerned about unintended plagiarism. Because copying and pasting (粘贴) is so easy, it is becoming more and more common for well-meaning students to mix up source material with their original ideas. While unintended plagiarism usually happens innocently, it is still a mistake.

【3】 Usually, the first step of researching is to gather information. You’d better keep a computer document named “References” where you can keep useful information you search on the Internet. Copy and paste the material directly from the document. When you print out parts of the article from the document, print the first page of the article. 【4】 These will help you remember the source of the information. Then print pages that have the information you need. After you finish your assignment, in the same way that you review your work for clarity and mistakes, you need to check that you have matched the quoted information with the correct source. Following these tips, you will avoid mixing up source material with your ideas.

A.It lists details like the name of writer and publication.

B.But doing research on the Internet is not without its risks.

C.This is because it is so easy to find and copy information online.

D.In addition to dishonesty, plagiarism is a lost opportunity for students.

E.To avoid unintended plagiarizing, managing your sources becomes important.

F.If you use ideas from other writers without quoting from the original work, you’re plagiarizing.

24、   “The Great Good Place” is a short story by American novelist Henry James, first published in 1900. Its theme is that people need a place where they can escape the grind of daily life. This is an idea that Howard Schultz, who turned the Starbucks coffee chain into an international giant, used in his business strategy.

Born in 1952, Schultz grew up in Brooklyn. After university, he worked for a firm supplying coffee-making equipment. Shortly after working there, Schultz noticed that a company in Seattle was buying a surprisingly large amount of the firm's equipment, and he decided to investigate. It turned out to be a simple coffee-bean store, but its owners were committed to teaching the public to appreciate good coffee.

This store in Seattle opened in 1971 and took its name from Starbuck, a sailor in the classic novel Moby Dick.  Its logo was a two-tailed mermaid. Fascinated by its owners' commitment to coffee, Schultz joined Starbucks.  Later, on a trip to Europe, he was impressed by the way that street cafés in Italy were both meeting points and places to drink espresso. This was something American didn't have yet.

In 1985, Schultz started his own coffee-bar business, which soon became a success. Two years later, he got together with some other investors and bought Starbucks for US $ 3. 8 million. Adopting the name and logo, Schultz developed a marketing strategy that turned ordinary cafés into fashionable outlets for coffee. He used clever tricks, such as selling coffee in "short", "tall" and "grande" size rather than the usual small, medium, and large. Customers learned to pronounce unfamiliar Italian names like latte and macchiato. Schultz actually created a market that hadn't existed before.

Within 20 years, Schultz had taken coffee culture from the streets of Europe to almost every city in developed countries. Today, millions of people a week visit Starbucks locations in countries globally. Clearly, these customers are happy with the "great good place".

【1】What does the underlined word “grind” mean in paragraph 1?

A．boredom

B．flavor

C．virtue

D．intervention

【2】Why did Schultz decide to join Starbucks?

A．He wanted to expand his business of equipment.

B．His trip Europe instructed him and changed his initial mind.

C．He was struck by the its owner's devotion to coffee.

D．He was impressed by the relaxing atmosphere in Starbucks.

【3】According to the passage, Schultz's business strategies do NOT include        .

A．opening stores all over the world.

B．changing the name and logo of the store at some locations.

C．selling coffee in “short”, “tall” and “grande” sizes.

D．His wisdom and cooperation with other investors.

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A．The Starbucks coffee chain originated in Seattle.

B．Street cafes in Italy usually have far more customers than cafes in America.

C．Starbucks are what American novelist Henry James described “great good places”。

D．Schultz successfully transformed Starbucks into an international giant.

25、   Damian Languell was woken up at 6:15 in the morning by so loud a sound that he thought it came from inside his house. As he _________ to examine, he heard another _________ , this one coming definitely from outside. _________ out of the window, he spied a car wrapping around the base of a tree, its engine on _________ .

He picked up buckets of water and ran down to the _________ site. The car, a 1998 Buick Regal, was split _________ in two, and the tree was where the driver's seat ought to have been. No one should have _________ this crash. Yet there was 16-year-old Quintin Thompson, his _________ face pressed against the driver's side window, in visible _________ . Languell tried putting out the fire with his buckets of water but failed. He __________ that he had to get into the car and get him out of there as __________ as possible.

In spite of his own __________ , Languell opened the back door and crawled in. Thompson was __________ to get free but he couldn't because his legs were badly hurt. Using a pocketknife, Languell __________ through Thompson's seat belt. He __________ him out through a rear window, and then dragged the teen to safety __________ the entire car was swallowed by flames. Thompson was __________ , though he suffered multiple fractures （骨折）to his legs, spine and face.

Languell __________ that day often. “The situation is so __________ that it doesn't allow me to think twice," Languell said, “My __________ goes out to Thompson. When you are that close to that level of hurt, you feel it so directly."

【1】A.got up B.went down C.ran out D.turned back

【2】A.scream B.voice C.cry D.sound

【3】A.Coming B.Looking C.Jumping D.Heading

【4】A.top B.show C.fire D.sale

【5】A.camp B.event C.disaster D.crash

【6】A.nearly B.completely C.hardly D.easily

【7】A.witnessed B.experienced C.survived D.caused

【8】A.surprised B.terrified C.puzzled D.embarrassed

【9】A.danger B.pain C.need D.peace

【10】A.imagined B.argued C.admitted D.realized

【11】A.carefully B.fast C.soon D.gently

【12】A.safety B.future C.identity D.health

【13】A.struggling B.waiting C.shouting D.preparing

【14】A.went B.cut C.passed D.broke

【15】A.picked B.carried C.pulled D.let

【16】A.after B.when C.until D.before

【17】A.released B.fined C.knocked D.saved

【18】A.thinks about B.looks into C.turns to D.suffers from

【19】A.complex B.desperate C.urgent D.familiar

【20】A.gratitude B.heart C.respect D.admiration

26、书面表达

假设你是李华，你们班的英语老师要求每个同学在课堂上分享自己交友的经验。请你根据所给提示，用英语写一篇发言稿。

1. 你是如何看待友谊的；

2. 你是怎么选择朋友的；

3. 你是如何维持与朋友之间的友谊的。

注意: 1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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