西双版纳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 make a promise to help others, I will manage to complete it.

A. Although   B. Once   C. Unless   D. Before

2、It was this experience ________ made me realize how difficult it was for the disabled to live in this world.

A. that   B. which

C. what   D. who

3、—When will this be settled?

— A working party has been set up to ________ the problem.

A．look through

B．look up

C．look for

D．look into

4、Sometimes it seems to bother the teacher ______ all the students are being too quiet.

A. how   B. what

C. that   D. where

5、We   the last bus and didn’t have any money for taxi, so we had to walk home.

A.reached B.lost C.missed D.caught

6、_____in the queue for half an hour, the old man suddenly realized he had left the money in the car.

A. Waiting B. Having waited

C. To wait D. To have waited

7、I've made some really good friends at the gym. Talking to people as you ______ is a good way to get to know them.

A.get down B.stand by

C.hang out D.work out

8、With scenic spots exploring new projects, ticket sales will no longer be the only source of______.

A.revision B.revenue C.revolution D.review

9、—What’s wrong with you?

—Oh, I am sick. I ________ so much ice cream just now.

A. shouldn’t eat B. mustn’t eat

C. couldn’t have eaten D. shouldn’t have eaten

10、You should take ______of this opportunity and try to get the post.

A．care

B．charge

C．place

D．advantage

11、Towards ___ evening after school, ___ icy rain began to fall and the road became slippery.

A. the; an B. /; an  C. an; an D. an; the

12、This computer is different from the one I ______ in my last job.

A. use   B. have used   C. used   D. had used

13、If we had phoned the rescue service in time, we ________ on the motorway right now.

A. weren’t trapped

B. wouldn’t be trapped

C. hadn’t been trapped

D. wouldn’t have been trapped

14、--Has James finished his report on his Enquiry Learning yet?

--I’m not sure. She _________ on it last week.

A. was working  B. has worked  C. worked D. had worked

15、Most probably it will be another 7 hours _____ you can have next meal, so you must have your stomach full.

A．since

B．when

C．after

D．before

16、—Jack should have calmed down at the party!

—But the kids made so much noise that he couldn’t help but _______.

A. face the music   B. eat like a bird

C. mend his ways   D. fly off the handle

17、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

18、Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, ______ anyone can start now and make a new ending.

A. for   B. and

C. but   D. so

19、—Michelle, have you got your admission to the Pennsylvania State University as a state-financed student?

—I hope so, but I’m not so lucky. I have to ______ my pocket to pay for my further study.

A.turn to B.dip into C.refer to D.see to

20、In 2012, Sun Yang became the first Chinese man _____ an Olympic gold medal in swimming.

A. winning B. to win

C. having won D. being won

21、It used to be a matter of fact when Peter Pan — a character from James Matthew Barrie’s 1911 book — said, “All children, except one, grow up.”

But this “fact” doesn’t seem to apply to today’s world any more.

According to the NPD Group, a US market research company, sales of toys to adults in the UK increased by more than 20 percent in 2016, three times the pace of the children’s toy market itself. These toys ranged from puzzles and Lego building sets to vehicle models and action figures. And more than half of the sales came from millennials — people born between the 1980s and 2000s.

“Adults of the 21st century are channeling their inner child, one toy at a time,” commented website Koreaboo. This is also why these adults are sometimes referred to as “kidults”.

According to Frederique Tutt, an analyst at NPD, the motivation of these grown­ups is to escape the stress of today’s fast­paced world. They are driven toward the more immediate pleasures brought by toys than those brought by, say, getting a promotion, which is far less easy to achieve.

“It reminds me of the playful side of life,” Rob Willner, a 25­year­old PhD student in the UK, told The Telegraph when talking about his love for Lego, which he said brings him both comfort and entertainment. Despite this, some social scientists see the trend as disturbing. To Frank Furendi, a professor at the University of Kent in the UK, the fact that so many adults are pursuing “the thrills of youth” is the evidence that “adulthood has got nothing attractive about it anymore”, he told The New York Times. “That’s actually quite sad. ”

But scientists are probably just worried too much. According to Canadian comic book artist Todd McFarlane, collecting toys could simply be a way for people to express their individuality. “It’s just pop culture stuff. It’s stuff that says, ‘I like a little of this and I like a little of that, ’” he told ABC News. “It’s no big deal.”

So now that over 100 years have passed since Peter Pan, perhaps it’s time to introduce a new “fact”, as stated in the tagline (标语) of the UK fashion brand KIDULT: “Growing old is mandatory (被迫的), but growing up is optional.”

【1】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 imply?

A．Something old is not suitable for a new world.

B．Many adults still have some childlike features.

C．All children grow up as they become adults.

D．It’s difficult for some children to grow up in today’s world.

【2】Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A．Frederique Tutt believes that some adults enjoy playing with children’s toys to escape the stress.

B．Rob Willner believes that the pleasure brought by toys is easier to achieve.

C．Frank Furendi believes that the thrill of youth does not attract adults.

D．Todd McFarlane is worried too much about collecting toys.

【3】What is the writer’s attitude towards the trend of growing kidults?

A．Supportive.

B．Doubtful.

C．Critical.

D．Indifferent.

【4】What can be the best title for the passage?

A．Growing up with Peter Pan

B．Toys Sales on the Rise

C．The Rise of a Trend: Kidults

D．Kidults in Fashion Again

22、   To deal with the lack of light so far beneath the surface of the ocean, many deep-sea creatures employ a form of bioluminescence, a chemical reaction in their bodies that produces light but not heat. Biologists believe bioluminescence serves several functions. First, for some fish, it acts like a flashlight by enabling them to see as they swim while in others, it helps them attract mates. And some creatures use their light to draw in other sea life, which is then attacked and consumed. However, bioluminescence is a poor substitute for sunlight, so many deep-sea creatures have developed extra sensors to assist them. For example, some have evolved stronger senses of smell to detect the chemical scents sent out by members of the same species, which enable them to find mates.

While going down deeper, the water places intense pressures on everything. To avoid being crushed, many creatures have evolved by becoming smaller as opposed to the more inflexible body structures of animals living near the surface. And some creatures have specialized molecular structures that help them better withstand the pressure. The molecules they are made up of, are common in all fish and are responsible for the distinct smell most fish have, but fish living at great depths have more of them and therefore have an even more intense smell.

The temperature of the water here stays between -1℃ and 4℃, which is cold enough to freeze most life. Some animals move at slow speeds to conserve energy. Some spots on the ocean floor release energy from the Earth’s interior. Around these hot spots, many life forms reside, and they have established their own unique ecosystems.

Another problem is food. There is a distinct lack of sea life for predators to catch so that many others depend on marine snow, the remains of dead fish falling from levels above the deepest parts of the ocean. Deep-sea creatures frequently have slower metabolisms that enable them to survive for long periods of time on small amounts of food. Since many creatures living deep in the ocean have multiple adaptations, they not only survive but also thrive.

【1】What is bioluminescence used for?

A．Producing heat.

B．Searching for food.

C．Attacking predators.

D．Detecting special smells.

【2】How do deep-sea creatures differ from those living near the surface of the ocean?

A．They are much bigger

B．They have a stronger smell.

C．They can move more swiftly.

D．They are made up of fewer molecules.

【3】Why does the author mention the Earth’s interior in paragraph 3?

A．To describe freezing temperatures

B．To explore the use of heat energy.

C．To stress intense water pressures.

D．To explain the special ecosystems.

【4】What does the text mainly talk about?

A．How marine snow is created.

B．How deep-sea creatures survive.

C．What most sea life looks like.

D．Why some fish have slower metabolisms

23、It goes without saying, but bears repeating, there are too many cats and dogs without homes. While there are countless shelters and rescue centers that exist, some potential pet owners look to pet shops to find their furry friends. All too often, however, these animals come from puppy and kitten mills (繁殖场) that treat the creatures in cruel ways. San Francisco, however, is doing their part to stop this abuse with pet store adoption. Officials recently voted to ban the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in local shops.

The effect is two-fold. One, it will stop the popularity of the large-scale mills, which are famous for the miserable conditions cats and does are kept in. Two, it will help facilitate the adoption of thousands of animals that are waiting for their forever homes in San Francisco shelters. District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang, who serves on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, supported law-making on the ban. “Dogs and cats sold in pet stores often come from inhumane puppy and kitten mills that treat animals with no regard for their health or well-being”, she wrote on Facebook. In her message, she also called on the U. S. Agriculture Department to reinstate information on its website that documents these types of animal cruelty cases—it was removed earlier this month.

San Francisco’s law-making is a victory for those concerned about animal rights, and they aren’t the first city to pass this type of measure. Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and Austin also have similar laws in place, with hopefully more places to follow suit.

【1】What happened to some dogs and cats before they got in the pet stores?

A. They were treated cruelly.

B. They were abandoned in streets.

C. They received warm welcome.

D. They were raised in shelters and rescue centers.

【2】Which of the following may Katy Tang agree with most?

A. People should adopt the dogs and cats.

B. Animals are too cruel to humans being.

C. Government can choose to kill all the dogs and cats.

D. It is not right to ban the sale of non-rescue dogs and cats in local shops.

【3】What does the underlined word “reinstate” in Paragraph 2 mean?

A. update   B. replace

C. post again   D. download

【4】What does the last paragraph mainly focus on?

A. No Chinese city joins this type of movement.

B. San Francisco is the last city to ban pet stores.

C. Americans care about animals more than humans.

D. More and more cities are involved in animal rights.

24、Environment Awareness Week Regal Convention Centre, Halls 1-4

24-30 March 2011 10:00 am-9:00 pm

Free admission for all!

Save the environment, Save our future

Our environment needs help. With the participation of more than 50 organizations, Environment Awareness Week is the biggest public education event dedicated to environmental protection and conservation. Don’t miss it! Come and know more about:

The Threats to Earth (Hall 1) – What is global warming? How serious is pollution? Learn about different environmental problems from our university students. Protect our environment!

The Search for renewable Energy (Hall 2) – can we get electricity from wind, solar energy, waves, rivers and underground heat? Get the answers from Solar Ace, Tefron, Touch Wind Resources and other participants.

The Quest for Fresh water (Hall 3) – is the shortage of freshwater worsening? What are Singapore’s solutions for treating wastewater? Hear from Flow Technologies, HydroMax Solutions and other participants.

The 3 Rs and Save Earth (Hall 4) – How can we REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE to cut down household wastes? Find out from the Global Gala Network, Green Earth Foundation and other participants.

For more information, please call Mr. Philip Koh at 65531188, send an email to Mrs. Daisy Soh at daisy_soh@ief.org or visit the events web at http://www.ief.org/caw

【1】The main aim of Environment Awareness Week is to ________.

A. educate the public on protecting the environment

B. discuss global warming and other environmental problems

C. explain ways for producing freshwater to save the environment

D. learn about renewable energy sources that protect the environment

【2】The organizer of the event is ________.

A. Global Gaia Network B. Clean Energy Agency

C. Green Earth Foundation   D. Global Environment Fund

【3】Which of the following statements is NOT true of the event?

A. It will last a week and the halls will be open 11 hours a day.

B. You can send an email to Mrs. Daisy Soh for more information.

C. Each hall charges the same amount of money as the other.

D. Lectures in Hall 1 will be given by university students.

25、As desperate parents of a daughter born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), we were quick to try any suggestion that we believed could help her. One day, we were travelling to a village for _______ when we had a(n) _______. So, there we were — a family of three — stranded.

_________, there were several restaurants where I sought help. I _______ a middle-aged Muslim man in plain pyjamas passing by and explained my _______ to him. He said he knew of a _______ centre close by, and then gently added, “Ask your family to wait here. The roads are not safe.” My anxiety _______, but we had no choice.

He noticed that our 9-year-old daughter couldn’t walk, and called a woman from a food stall to help. Sensing my fear at leaving them alone, he quickly _______, “I can go and get the flat tyre fixed.” I tried to pay him for the _______ but he only said, “We can figure it out later.”

After waiting for what felt like hours, I wondered if he would ________ return. What if it was all a trick? The woman who helped earlier ________ us, “Don’t worry. He’ll be back soon.” But her words were of little ________. Two hours later, with midnight approaching, we finally heard the sound of a bike. “The shop is ________ fifteen kilometres away. We didn’t tell you, because that would have increased your ________,” said the man. He then put the wheel ________. I took out a 500-rupee note to pay him for his pains, but he refused.

“Thank you, brother,” was all I could say. Choked with gratitude, I didn’t even remember to ask his name.

【1】

A．safety

B．work

C．treatment

D．charity

【2】

A．plan

B．flat

C．crash

D．emergency

【3】

A．Obviously

B．Hopefully

C．Eventually

D．Fortunately

【4】

A．came across

B．picked up

C．fell for

D．took on

【5】

A．consideration

B．situation

C．hesitation

D．motivation

【6】

A．repair

B．medical

C．shopping

D．research

【7】

A．worsened

B．decreased

C．occurred

D．faded

【8】

A．joked

B．whispered

C．screamed

D．volunteered

【9】

A．trouble

B．expense

C．assignment

D．deal

【10】

A．yet

B．just

C．ever

D．only

【11】

A．warned

B．persuaded

C．interrupted

D．assured

【12】

A．comfort

B．value

C．importance

D．guidance

【13】

A．actually

B．unbelievably

C．unexpectedly

D．absolutely

【14】

A．awkwardness

B．hesitation

C．worry

D．puzzle

【15】

A．in store

B．in power

C．in order

D．in place

26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

I live with my husband in San Luis Obispo, California, about three miles from the beach. Every few years, the humpback whales come into the bay for a few days while they’re migrating. November 2020 was one of those times, so we took out our yellow double kayak（皮艇）to watch the wildlife. We paddled out the length of the pier（码头）and saw seals, dolphins, and about 20 whales feeding on silverfish. We were in awe watching these graceful giants—each one about 50 feet long—breach and spray through their blowholes. We laughed when they turned their side fins so that it looked as if they were waving at us.

At the time, my friend Liz was staying with us. The next day, I asked her if she wanted to go out on the water to see them.

“No way,” said Liz, now 65. She was not an experienced kayaker and was terrified that the kayak would overturn while we were surrounded by hungry whales. “There’s nothing to worry about,” I assured her. “The craft is stable, and we can turn back anytime. I’ve learned somewhere that whales have enormous mouths but tiny throats. Anything they can`t swallow they spit right out.” After some cajoling（劝诱）, she finally agreed to join me. I didn’t want her to miss this magnificent experience and regret it later.

Liz and I got out on the water at 8:30 the following morning. There were already about 15 other kayakers and paddleboarders in the bay. It was warm for November, so we wore T-shirts and leggings. After a half-hour, we had our first whale sighting just past the pier: two humpbacks swimming toward us. How amazing to be that close to a creature that size, I thought as the whales dipped under the waterline.

When whales go down after breaching, they leave what looks like an oil slick on the water. I figured if we paddled toward that spot, we’d be safe from the whales, since they’d just left. We followed them at a distance—or what I thought was a distance. I later found out that it’s recommended to keep 300 feet away. We were more like 60 feet away.

注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；

2. 至少使用 5 个短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好；

4. 续写完成后, 请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。

Paragraph 1:

Suddenly, we felt our kayak rocking violently.

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Still, I didn’t panic and I just kept thinking I’ve got to breathe in this “white wall”.

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