鄂州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、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

2、______ is important in study is diligence rather than intelligence.

A. Which B. What

C. Who D. When

3、There is no doubt that climate all over the world ______ greatly in recent years.

A. had changed B. is changing

C. changed D. has been changing

4、Do you remember a certain occasion ________ you were in trouble and at that moment I gave you a hand?

A．which

B．that

C．when

D．where

5、The article is ready to publish, ________ to your approval.

A.entitled B.similar C.attached D.subject

6、Kenny still remembers the class discussion________the teacher asked students to share what they wanted to be when they grew up.

A．why

B．which

C．that

D．where

7、The beauty of a tournament like the World Cup is ________ it can be wildly unpredictable.

A．whether

B．how

C．that

D．why

8、We planned to meet at the school gate at 8 in the morning, but John failed to ______

A.give up B.put up

C.turn up D.make up

9、Take two of the _______ three times daily before meals, and it make you less painful.

A.tablets B.tables C.tastes D.toasts

10、It’s __________ him to be late; he is usually on time.

A.typical B.unlike C.universal D.unlikely

11、Some very common things such as ________to the strong sunlight for a long time will do harm to the skin and even cause skin cancer.

A．exposing

B．having exposing

C．being exposed

D．exposed

12、She lived in two rooms over a teashop, ________ was convenient, since she could send for cakes if she had visitors.

A．where

B．in which

C．which

D．that

13、The system has been designed to give students quick and easy ______ to the digital resources of the library.

A. access   B. passage   C. way      D. approach

14、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

15、The professor could tell by the ______ look in Maria’s eyes that she didn’t understand a single word of his lecture.

A.cold B.blank C.innocent D.empty

16、I find it astonishing that he ____be so rude to us. I_____ make a complaint to his company.

A.could; must B.should; shall C.shall; should D.dare; have to

17、It is believed________ children should learn to be responsible from the very beginning.

A．why

B．that

C．how

D．when

18、It’s nearly four years since I worked in that firm. I ________ a band with other fellows.

A. operated         B. had been operating

C. was operating       D. am operating

19、What was Jeff's   ____   to the news that he was chosen to be chairman of the students' union?

A．reaction

B．impression

C．permission

D．conclusion

20、Friends have to learn to _____ annoying habits and to bear differences of opinion．

A.put up with B.come up with

C.keep up with D.end up with

21、Mr. Calthorpe is a Berkeley-based urban planner who is one of the creators of New Urban-ism, which promotes mixed use, walkable neighborhoods. His designs emphasize the connection of housing, shopping and public space. A popular claim by the advocates of self-driving cars is that not only will they lead to fewer cars, faster communications and a thorough rethinking of cities where finding a place to park is no longer a priority.

Mr. Calthorpe rejects the ideas of tech industry predictors who say personal autonomous vehicles will soon be the solution to urban problems like traffic jams. He is not opposed to autonomous vehicles. Mr. Calthorpe’s quarrel is with the idea that the widespread adoption of personally owned self-driving cars will solve transportation problem. In fact, he worries it will lead to more urban jams.

This year, Mr. Calthorpe challenged Silicon Valley to take another look at its housing and transportation problem in a proposal in which he asked: “Can more houses and streets solve the San Francisco Bay Area housing crisis?” The Valley’s housing crisis can be explained in data that shows that since 2010, the region has added 11 jobs for every new home built; the middlesized house price has reached $934,000; and rents have gone up by 60 percent since 2012. One of the consequences of the growing imbalance between housing and jobs is the increasing traffic jams, according to an Urban Footprint report.

To avoid the traffic jams, Mr. Calthorpe puts forward a plan which requires efficient mass transportation. He has proposed an alternative—autonomous rapid transportation or ART—using fleets (车队) of self-driving tracks in reserved lanes on main roads like E1 Camino Real. Those lanes would allow the vehicles to travel faster and require a lower level of autonomous technology. And the trucks could travel separately or be connected together.

【1】What is Mr. Calthorpe’s dream neighborhood like?

A．Walkable areas with empty space.

B．Connected areas with faster transport.

C．Communities with fewer self-diving cars.

D．Communities with convenient public facilities.

【2】What do the tech industry predictors claim?

A．Parking is not a problem any more.

B．People should reject car driving.

C．Autonomous vehicles cause more troubles.

D．Self-driving cars can erase traffic jams.

【3】What does Mr. Calthorpe’s question about Silicon Valley’s housing crisis suggest?

A．His doubt about the data.

B．His disapproval of the practice.

C．His advice on avoiding the suffering.

D．His acceptance of the consequence.

【4】What is Mr. Calthorpe’s solution to the traffic jams?

A．Building more roads.

B．Smart fleets of trucks.

C．Offering autonomous cars.

D．Public transportation.

22、Our Programs

Introduction to LEGO and VEX IQ Robotics

Have fun building, designing, and programming robots with Lego Mindstorms & VEX IQ robotic systems. Build robot projects and creations that use working sensors and motors. LEGO MINDSTORMS combines the LEGO building system with an intelligent microcomputer brick and easy programming software. VEX IQ offers unique building challenges. No previous robotic or programming experience is necessary for this introductory course. Ages 9-14.

Architecture and Engineering Challenges

You will work to design and build towers, bridges and a lot of LEGO architecture projects. Have fun building famous architectural designs from around the world. You will also build structures using a variety of materials and learn about structural engineering principles and forees that act on structures. Develop science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills in a fun, hands on environment. Ages 7-12.

Junior Physicians Discovering the Human Body

Discover the world’s most complicated system the human body！In this program, kids will find out what it’s like to journey through the human body. Explore the science behind blood, bones, how a model of the human body works, and more. Participants will test for blood types, make a map of their tongue, perform simulated（模拟的）heart and brain surgery（脑部手术）, and more. Ages 6-11.

Amusement Park Physics

Have you ever wondered how they design and build those crazy roller coasters and other amusement park rides? Join us and learn about factors related to designing theme park rides. We’ll design, construct, and test ball machines. Ferris wheels, swinging, amusement rides, and more. This is the way to experiment and build as you learn physics concepts in a fun and activity based atmosphere! Ages 7-12.

【1】What do the first two programs have in common?

A．They both use Lego as an aid.

B．They are both about architecture.

C．They need programming experience.

D．They fit kids of the same age group.

【2】What is one of the activities offered by Amusement Park Physics?

A．Riding a roller coaster.

B．Playing a riding game.

C．Designing ball machines.

D．Having a physics lesson.

【3】Which program is suitable for a six-year-old boy?

A．Amusement Park Physics.

B．Architecture and Engineering Challenges.

C．Introduction to LEGO and VEX 1Q Robotics.

D．Junior Physicians Discovering the Human Body.

23、Shrek’s Adventure

Shrek’s Adventure! is a one-of-a-kind indoor “walk-and-ride” tourist attraction in London inspired by the hit Dream Works films Shrek, Shrek 2, and Shrek the Third. It allows children to come face to face with Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and many others.

Shrek’s Adventure! has ten funny shows featuring classic sets (like Shrek’s swamp) from many Shrek films, a breathtaking 4D ride with special effects， and most importantly, a tour where kids can help break the code and save Shrek so he gets back to his beloved swamp (沼泽 地) safely.

Activities

 Going aboard the magical 4D Dream Works Tours bus(with Donkey acting as the tour guide)

 Learning how to be a Viking of Berk

 Cooking up a magic spell at the Muffin Man’s house

Basic Rules

 All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 All bags and coats must be brought with you during the tour.

 All visitors must arrive within the time on your booking confirmation and you must bring a printed version of the booking with you during your visit. If you do not arrive within your reserved arrival time, you may have to wait until the next available show time.

Ticket Costs

 £27(at the door) or £18. 90(online) for people aged 16 and over

 £21. 85 (at the door) or £15. 30(online) for children aged 3 to 15

 Children under the age of three can get in for free.

【1】What can children do in Shrek’s Adventure!?

A．Learn to cook a meal.

B．Watch the Dream Works film Shrek.

C．Help Shrek return to his swamp.

D．Act as the guide on the tour bus.

【2】What will you do if you miss the reserved show time?

A．Enjoy the next available show.

B．Show the printed tickets.

C．Book another show online.

D．Get in immediately.

【3】How much will a couple and their 6-year-old son pay if they book online?

A．£37. 8.

B．£53. 1.

C．£34. 2.

D．£75. 85.

24、As the global population grows and shifts towards urban living, the land available in our cities is being under increasing pressure.In order to be sustainable, cities need to find ways to minimize their urban expansion.One option is to build upwards; another is to dig down.

In Montreal, constructed underground to relieve overcrowding in the city streets is RESO —one of the largest underground complexes in the world.It is a network connecting everything from shops and banks to flats and hotels.This shows how going underground can meet human needs whilst also bringing certain environmental benefits.Underground transport can reduce traffic jam above ground, thereby improving air quality.Furthermore, thanks to their relatively constant climate throughout the year, underground spaces consume less energy for heating and cooling.

When planning underground construction projects, developers must consider existing structures on or near the site, such as the remains of historic buildings.Designers must also ensure any underground space intended for human use has good air quality.One example is the forthcoming LDN Hotel,an underground hotel beneath the streets of London.Designers are using a wide range of plans to help keep the air inside clean,together with a state-of-the-art ventilation system (通风系统).

Light is another key consideration.In New York, plans for the world's first underground park Demonstrate novel ways of bringing natural rays beneath the surface.By employing solar technology light is to be reflected down through a series of pipes into the terminal below.This light would be sufficient for photosynthesis (光合作用) to occur and the park's plants to grow naturally.

Today's architects are developing innovative ways to make underground spaces functional and comfortable.The question remains whether they can provide sustainable and realistic options for the future.Besides practical considerations, there exists the challenge of building a positive perception of “going underground".Yet, the obvious challenges of constructing habitable underground spaces must be weighed against the urgent issue of housing the world's ballooning population.One day, it will feel as natural to live and work underground as it does to do so over 100 storeys high.

【1】What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2?

A．To advertise the underground complexes.

B．To give suggestions on relieving crowdedness.

C．To explain how the underground network works.

D．To introduce the benefits of building underground.

【2】How does the author develop his opinion?

A．By giving examples.

B．By listing study findings.

C．By making comparisons.

D．By quoting others' words.

【3】Which of the following will the author agree?

A．Going underground can solve the problem of global warming.

B．Good air quality is superior to other factors.

C．Natural light is not necessary for underground plants.

D．The future of going underground calls for people's positive attitude.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A．Ways to house the world population.

B．Concerns for the urban expansion.

C．Why and how to build underground.

D．The promising future of our cities.

25、When I was growing up I do not recall hearing the words “I love you” from my father. It gets _________ for him to say those words as he gets older. _________ speaking, I could not remember when I had last said those words to him either. I decided to _________ my ego (自我) and make the first _________. After some _________, in our next phone conversation I spoke out, “Dad... I love you!”

There was _________ at the other end and he awkwardly _________, “Well, same back at ya!” I chuckled and said, “Dad, I know you love me, and when you are _________, I know you will say what you want to say.” Fifteen minutes later my mother called and _________ asked, “Paul, is everything okay?”

A few weeks later, Dad ____________ our phone conversation with the words, “Paul, I love you.” I was at work then and tears ____________ my cheeks as I finally “heard” the love. As we both sat there ____________ we realized that this special moment had taken our father/son relationship to a new ____________.

A short while later, my father narrowly ____________ death following heart surgery. Many times since, I have wondered, if I did not take the first step and Dad did not ____________ the surgery, I would have never “heard” the love.

【1】

A．tougher

B．rarer

C．shyer

D．odder

【2】

A．Privately

B．Frankly

C．Generally

D．Personally

【3】

A．cut out

B．turn down

C．take off

D．set aside

【4】

A．pursue

B．settlement

C．move

D．preparation

【5】

A．hesitation

B．recreation

C．duration

D．determination

【6】

A．anxiety

B．variation

C．silence

D．embarrassment

【7】

A．complained

B．replied

C．frowned

D．negotiated

【8】

A．considerate

B．confident

C．convenient

D．ready

【9】

A．nervously

B．instantly

C．virtually

D．literally

【10】

A．provided

B．concluded

C．instructed

D．resolved

【11】

A．ran into

B．sprang up

C．streamed down

D．mixed with

【12】

A．in vain

B．in surprise

C．in person

D．in tears

【13】

A．level

B．range

C．attitude

D．platform

【14】

A．avoided

B．rejected

C．abandoned

D．escaped

【15】

A．defeat

B．survive

C．adopt

D．cancel

26、百度百科打算创建英文版的百度人物词条，请你结合以下信息，为袁隆平编写词条。

姓名：袁隆平爱好：听音乐，游泳

职业：科学家

生活态度：生活简朴，淡泊名利

出生：1930年，北京

毕业院校：西南农学院(现西南大学)

成就：

(1)提高水稻产量，消除世界饥饿

(2)杂交水稻之父

注意：1.词数100左右；

2.适当表达个人看法。

参考词汇：西南农学院Southwest Agricultural College；杂交水稻之父 Father of Hybrid Rice

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