临沂2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、In 2016, I wrote a book, After 9/11，about my experiences and _______of over a dozen of my former classmates.

A.that B.those C.the one D.ones

2、The newspaper gave an accurate ________ of what happened the night before last.

A．example

B．display

C．signal

D．account

3、— I usually go to Beijing by train.

— Why not try __________ there by plane for a change?

A.goes B.went C.going D.to go

4、Sales director is a position________ communication ability is just as important as sales.

A．which

B．where

C．when

D．why

5、_______relevant departments stressed no plastic covers were used for books, I didn't realize these covers contained harmful chemicals.

A.Until B.Unless C.While D.Since

6、Today, the increasing number of genderqueer and trans people, along with the increasingly________ nature of gender presentation and more general discussion about it further complicates the idea.

A.flexible B.rigid C.various D.general

7、No European country is ______ the economic consequences of the coronations，but the pain won't be divided equally.

A.escaping B.avoiding C.surviving D.declining

8、一Did you forget your promise, dear?

一 I have finished my homework on time, mom.

A.Excuse me. B.Surely.

C.Why not? D.How could I?

9、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

10、Jackson is cheerful about his life ________ he is suffering from cancer.

A. even if   B. as long as

C. as if   D. ever since

11、Panic ________,but Mary could not run----- she was frozen to the spot.

A.send in B.set up C.send up D.set in

12、Zhurong is the god of fire in ancient Chinese mythology,________echoes with the Chinese name of the red planet, Huoxing.

A．which

B．that

C．when

D．where

13、It is confirmed that a person can not be actually pleased if ___ he appreciates doing is ignored by the company as of no value.

A. when   B. that   C. what   D. where

14、—Do you think I really ________ the bad handwriting in your composition at yesterday’s meeting?

—Sure. Why ________ you always pick holes in everything I write?

A. wouldn’t have mentioned; can

B. mustn’t mention; should

C. shouldn’t have mentioned; must

D. couldn’t mention; would

15、Foreign species may ______some native species and even destroy and replace others.

A．cure

B．threaten

C．prevent

D．forbid

16、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

17、Before you hand in your final report, ________ there are no spelling mistakes.

A. make sure   B. to make sure

C. made sure D. making sure

18、There are so many spelling mistakes in the composition, and I have to write the letter out again. It means I will  ______.

A.give the cold shoulder B.kill the fatted calf

C.cost an arm and a leg D.start from scratch

19、Most spending that results in debt is like a drug: a quick hit of pleasure that _____only to drag you down for years to come.

A.sets off B.shows off C.takes off D.wears off

20、Scientists are making every effort to go beneath the surface of the data to   the hidden possibilities.

A.release B.reveal C.reflect D.record

21、   It’s not every day that you see pigeons(鸽子)with cowboy hats on their tiny heads walking or flying around, unless you live in Las Vegas, where cowboy-hat-wearing pigeons are actually a thing people have been constantly taking about these days.

It all started on December 5, when a Las Vegas citizen named Bobby Lee noticed two funny-looking birds walking near a dustbin. The pigeons drew his attention because they were wearing tiny cowboy hats — one red and one grey — so he took out his smartphone and started filming them. Later, he uploaded the video online, where is quickly spread. The next day, everyone was talking about Las Vegas’ cowboy-hat-wearing pigeons, and Lee was getting phone calls from agencies trying to license his video.

It was only a matter of time before news outlets picked up the story and reported on the mysterious pigeon cowboys spotted around Las Vegas. The only link anyone could think of was the Wrangler National Rodeo Finals that were taking place in town at the time, but the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, which organized the event, denied any involvement.

While some netizens just found the idea cute and jumped at the opportunity to catch the pigeons on camera if they spotted them around Vegas, others expressed concern about the birds’ well-being. They even mentioned animal cruelty.

Hillman, the founder of local pigeon rescue Lofty Hopes, said that her organization was trying to track down the birds and remove their hats, but trapping them with food has proven very difficult so far. That’s because the two known cowboy-hat-wearing pigeons have become very popular around Las Vegas, and people are constantly throwing them much food.

“When you see them today, you could see some loose feathers in the glue around the hat, and it’s surely a concern,” Hillman said, adding that she believed the hats had been glued on with a strong adhesive (粘合剂).

【1】What has been a hot topic in Las Vegas recently?

A.The return of cowboy hats. B.Pigeons approaching people.

C.Pigeons wearing cowboy hats. D.The hobby of watching pigeons.

【2】What made Bobby Lee film the two pigeons with his smartphone?

A.Their unusual decorations. B.Their unique feather colors.

C.Their great popularity online. D.Their strange way of walking.

【3】What was netizens’ attitude towards the pigeon cowboys?

A.They went too far about them. B.They thought nothing of them.

C.They showed little interest in them. D.They had a mixed response to them.

【4】Why is it hard to trap the two pigeons with food?

A.Because they are rather particular about food.

B.Because they always have abundant food to eat.

C.Because they are smart enough not to be tricked.

D.Because they are well protected by pigeon watchers.

22、   Teaching children to empathize with others measurably improves their creativity, and could potentially lead to several other benefits, new research suggests.

The findings are from a year-long University of Cambridge study with Design and Technology (D&T) year 9 pupils at two London schools. Pupils at School A spent the year following the standard curriculum, while School B’s D&T lessons used a set of engineering design thinking tools to foster students’ creativity and empathy in solving real-world problems.

Both sets of pupils were assessed for creativity at the start and end of the school year using the Torrance Test of Creative Thinking: a well-established psychological test.

The results showed a significant increase in creativity among pupils at School B. At the start, the creativity scores of pupils in School A were 11% higher than those at School B. By the end, however, creativity scores from School B were 78% higher.

Pupils from School B again scored higher in categories such as “emotional expressiveness” and “open-mindedness”, indicating an improvement in empathy was driving the overall creativity scores.

Meanwhile, the study suggests encouraging empathy can deepen pupils’ general engagement with learning. They found that boys in School B showed an improvement in emotional expression, scoring 64% higher at the end of the year than at the start, while girls improved more regarding cognitive empathy, showing 62% more perspective-taking.

The research is part of a long-term cooperation between the Faculty of Education and the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, led by Bill Nicholl and Ian Hosking. “Teaching for empathy has been problematic despite being part of the National Curriculum for over two decades. It’s vital if we want education to encourage the designers and engineers of tomorrow.” said Nicholl.

【1】What was the purpose to introduce engineering design thinking tools in D&-T lessons?

A．To assess the pupils' creativity accurately.

B．To show the superiority of standard curriculum

C．To train pupils to empathize with others in reality.

D．To improve pupils' involvement with class activities.

【2】How did the researchers get the result?

A．By doing an experiment.

B．By conducting interviews.

C．By giving out questionnaires.

D．By referring to related literature.

【3】What can we infer from the study result?

A．The creativity of pupils in School B always took the lead.

B．The empathy of pupils in School A promotes their creativity.

C．Boys and girls differed in their change due to the D&T course.

D．Teaching for empathy has already achieved a lot due to education reform.

【4】Where is the text probably from?

A．A popular journal.

B．A political report.

C．An autobiography.

D．A science magazine.

23、Even though I was no skater, I’d always considered Rochester to be a perfect location for an outdoor skatepark. Despite being a place missing some of the pleasures awarded to big-name cities like New York or Chicago, Rochester developed a do-it-yourself attitude in the pursuit of having fun. 【1】

When I noticed a skate park was being built under the highway on-ramp (匝道)downtown, I was excited ——not because a skate park is a perfect setting to facilitate the DIY charm of Rochester, acting as a sort of melting pot for people of all walks of life to bond together. 【2】 I wanted to not only take a closer look at its physical design but also the sort of crowds it attracted.

【3】Totally clear of any litter, the half pipes, grind rails, and bowls were designed with a consistent blue and yellow color scheme. There were even multicolored rows of tile (瓦片)that lined the top edge of the park’s bowls.

After taking some beautiful photos of the park, I began chatting with Vazquez, manager of the skatepark. 【4】 “Look at all these people. So many people come here to skate. No matter the color of your skin, or your beliefs, everyone is brought together here by skating”, he said . 【5】 While I was walking back over the pavement, the ground under my feet seemed to have a pulse: life’s heartbeat could be found at this park.

A．I took a fancy to skating at an early age.

B．He was believed to be a top-level skater.

C．So, I decided to visit the skatepark for the first time.

D．He enthusiastically and proudly shared something with me.

E．I was struck by how much care went into the park’s repair and design.

F．Soon after my conversation with Vazquez was over, I headed to my car.

G．That breathed unique life into the city and gave it a special Rochester flavor.

24、We need as table source of income to provide for our needs. We need to keep our jobs. But despite this, there are still a lot of good employees that quit. Why? Some people immediately assume that the need for a bigger salary is the main reason for employees leaving their jobs.【1】.

Being over worked. One of the top reasons why good or even the best employees leave is too much workload dumped on them.【2】.Usually, more and more similar work would be assigned to them. The result? Burnout. So, giving the employees room to breathe is a good way to prevent these employees from leaving.

Lack of growth opportunities. Employers wish their staff can better work for them.【3】As employees, they hope to look for growth opportunities. Offering courses and training that would improve and enhance their skills can help them to see growth in the company.

Lack of appreciation. Even a little child would really show more enthusiasm if their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. Raises and bonuses are good, but giving a salary increase or monetary rewards aren’t the only ways to show recognition or appreciation.【4】.Even a bit of appreciation can help in making an employee feel more valued.

【5】.When an employee has been with the company for a long time, doing the same tasks every day, they may lose interest because the work becomes monotonous(单调乏味的)for them. Engaging the employees in another type of work in the office can regain their interest and help them learn new skills, too.

A．Lack of tasks

B．Lack of challenges

C．However, it’s not always about the money

D．Employees may show how good they are at something

E．Employees have been doing the same thing for a long time

F．Sometimes, a simple “Great job!” or “Good work!” will do

G．Meanwhile, employees wish to improve themselves in the company

25、I was driving my 5-year-old son home when I saw a homeless man in the median strip (中央分隔带) in the road.

I wanted to give the man some ________ , but I didn’t have any cash. My son ________ the man as well and he insisted that I give the man the 30 cents he had. It seemed that he had read my ________ and he responded out loud.

I was more than ________ that he wanted to help, but honestly, I was ________ . I didn’t want to give just 30 cents to this man who clearly ________ more help. My own pride and ________ over the homeless man's disappointed reaction to ________ just two coins stood in the way.

I quickly realized that I was the only ________ in the situation and that the traffic light would turn green soon. I then thought to myself, “I’ve been teaching him about ________ others and now that he wants to give everything he can ________ , I shouldn’t let my personal self-centeredness ________ this act of kindness.”

I almost told my son, “Let’s wait to ________ until we at least have one dollar.” I almost told my son that what he had wasn’t ________ . I almost showed him that what he saw as a good thing couldn’t make a ________ in someone’s life. I almost taught him that personal ________ was more important than helping another human.

________ , I quickly got rid of that foolishness.

I then rolled down the window and said to the man, “I’m sorry. I don’t have any cash on me, but my 5-year-old son back in the ________ wants to give you everything he has right now.”

To my ________ , the smile on that man's face lit up the intersection. The only thing that matched the ________ of that stranger’s smile was the bigger smile on my boy’s face.

【1】

A．equipment

B．information

C．money

D．advice

【2】

A．comforted

B．taught

C．noticed

D．attracted

【3】

A．apology

B．mind

C．order

D．future

【4】

A．happy

B．confused

C．angry

D．ashamed

【5】

A．thrilled

B．hesitant

C．disappointed

D．relieved

【6】

A．needed

B．rejected

C．overlooked

D．assessed

【7】

A．advantage

B．worry

C．curiosity

D．control

【8】

A．owing

B．donating

C．receiving

D．lending

【9】

A．plan

B．change

C．result

D．problem

【10】

A．helping

B．forgiving

C．following

D．tolerating

【11】

A．abandon

B．record

C．achieve

D．offer

【12】

A．preserve

B．promote

C．forget

D．ruin

【13】

A．give

B．escape

C．fight

D．drive

【14】

A．enough

B．real

C．simple

D．worthless

【15】

A．mess

B．choice

C．difference

D．wish

【16】

A．kindness

B．pride

C．generosity

D．success

【17】

A．Unfortunately

B．Thankfully

C．Initially

D．Casually

【18】

A．bank

B．garage

C．car

D．road

【19】

A．horror

B．embarrassment

C．sadness

D．surprise

【20】

A．disappearance

B．challenge

C．pressure

D．brightness

26、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

“Mommy, can we get some cupcakes for my birthday? Please!”4-year-old Norah said. I hesitated about going to the grocery store on a Tuesday, Senior Citizen Discount Day. We had already celebrated Norah’s big day. Her two elder sisters were also born in September, so we had one big celebration for all of them. But today was Norah’s actual birthday. How could I say no? ”Okay,“ I said，thinking of the seniors who would crowd the aisles (过道) in the store.“But we have to be quick.

At the store I put Norah in one of the carts shaped like a car and did my best to move it to the bakery quickly. I picked up a package of cupcakes, swung to the other part of the store for birthday balloons and then got distracted by salad dressings.

From the corner of my eye, I saw Norah standing up in the cart waving excitedly. “Hi, old person! It’s my birthday today, ” she said cheerfully.

An elderly man in his 80s stared at us stone-faced. Before I could explain that “old person” isn’t exactly the best way to address someone, the man had already opened his mouth to reply to her. “Well, hello, little lady, ”he said.“How old are you today?”

“I’m four, ”Norah said, holding up her fingers. Then we chatted briefly, long enough for him to tell me that he was Dan and that he usually tried to avoid the grocery store on Senior Citizen Discount Day as well.

We went our separate ways. Several minutes later, Norah asked, “Can I take a photo with the old man for my birthday?” I felt kind of strange about asking a complete stranger to take a photo with this kid who had just called him “old person”.

“Let’s see if we can,” I said. We went back and spotted Mr. Dan by the dairy section. “There he is!” Norah pointed. His hair was uncombed(乱的), and he was dressed in a plaid shirt, jeans and sneakers.

“Ask him, Mommy!” Norah said.

“Okay, okay, I’ll ask, honey, ”I told Norah, and then approached the old man.

注意：

1.续写词数应为150左右;

2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“Excuse me,Mr.Dan,”I said.

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“My wife passed away months ago,”Dan explained.

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