2025-2026年甘肃兰州高二上册期末英语试卷带答案

1、I got to the office earlier that day, ________ the 7：30 train from Paddington.

A.caught B.to have caught

C.to catch D.having caught

2、We know you care about your home and family. ______ you wouldn't be reading Ideal Home.

A．Therefore

B．Instead

C．Otherwise

D．Meanwhile

3、What’s touching about being a volunteer is seeing _____ helping brings out the best in people.

A. what   B. whether

C. why   D. how

4、This kind of music ____ fifty years ago is still popular today

A. having created   B. creating

C. being created   D. created

5、– Who is the man standing there?

– If you   know, his name is Mike.

A. must   B. can   C. may   D. would

6、None of the servants were _______ when Mr. Smith wanted to send a message.

A.available B.attainable C.approachable D.acceptable

7、Traveling by subway ______ sometimes be quite an adventure, especially during the rush hour.

A.must B.can C.shall D.should

8、The sun began to rise in the sky，______ the mountain in golden light.

A．bathed     B．bathing

C．to have bathed  D．having bathed

9、---It’s said that the famous physics professor is now enjoying his retirement.

---Yes. You know, he ______ in this key university for over 40 years.

A．has been working

B．worked

C．had worked

D．was working

10、The students in our school are encouraged to involve themselves in group activities，whether in or after class，______ they can develop their team spirit.

A．when  B．which C．that  D．where

11、In ________ emergencies, first aid may prevent a victim’s condition from worsening and provide relief from pain.

A．minor

B．severe

C．unique

D．certain

12、In return for the love and care from the parents, we should remember that taking care of them is the ________ responsibility.

A. unshakeable    B. unbelievable

C. undescribable   D. unapproachable

13、Tell your mother not to make a call while driving and her car_______missed a cyclist when she was on the way to work the other day．

A． merely B． narrowly

C． closely   D． hardly

14、It is never easy for graduates to find their ideal jobs, where in addition to ________ necessary knowledge, they are required to have some related experience.

A. be equipped with      B. being equipped with

C. equip with       D. equipping with

15、Fortunately I _______ a seat belt, otherwise I would have been injured.

A. am wearing   B. was wearing

C. have been wearing   D. have worn

16、They decided to __________the sports meet till next week because of the bad weather.

A.put up B.put off C.put away D.put down

17、For me, ______ I care about most now is winning another title for my club and also getting the gold medal at the next Asian Games.

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

18、One of the firms I applied to has offered me a job, but I ______ my options open until I hear from others.

A．have kept

B．am keeping

C．will have kept

D．keep

19、---Is everything settled?

---Not yet．_____ I approached the problem, I couldn’t find a solution．

A. Whatever   B. However   C. Whenever   D. Wherever

20、It is clearly stated that these regulations ___ everyone in the community, without exception.

A. appeal to   B. adapt to

C. apply to   D. attach to

21、Do you believe in aliens? During the 1980s, hundreds of mysterious circles appeared in fields all over England. Many people thought they were created by aliens from outer space. What were these circles?【1】

Scaring Circles

Hundreds of geometrical patterns appeared in the middle of English wheat fields like magic. The most common theory was that they were made by spaceships. Two scientists, Pete Delgado and Colin Andrews, became crazy about the subject. 【2】By the end of the 1980s, crop circles had become a mystery; and there were regular reports in the press and on television.

Conflict

【3】 Some believed the circles had been caused by animals such as deer, while others claimed the circles were caused by helicopters. Specialists thought the symbols were from ancient writings. However, no one could really offer a convincing explanation. Eventually, the Koestler Foundation offered 5,000 pounds for a definitive solution.

The Peak

1990 was the golden year for the crop circles. Delgado and Andrews released their bestseller “Circular Evidence". And a team of scientists arrived to record circle-making in action. That year,

the crop circles were even more complex than the ones before. The hit of the year came on 12th July

when a huge circle appeared in a field at Alton Barnes.【4】But the mystery was about to

be settled.

An Explanation

One day that same year, a group of famous circle exports set up monitoring equipment on a hill in Wiltshire. 【5】 Amazingly, the next day six circles appeared in a field just below them, without the team recording anything. Worse still, when the researchers entered the circles, they found man-made tools in the centre of each circle, which seemed to prove that the circles had been made by humans.

A．And who had made them?

B．The answers puzzled many people.

C．Crop specialists were as confused as ever.

D．Since then, a great many more crop circles have appeared.

E．They were hoping to record the formation of a crop circle.

F．Apart from the alien theories, there were other suggestions too.

G．They were convinced the circles were the work of an “unknown intelligence".

22、The Silver City Council recognizes that citizens have certain needs. To better meet your needs, we have made several changes to community facilities in 2014. The followings show how we have tried to make your life better.

Transport

☆Three stations for the suburbs have been added to the western train service.

☆20 new buses for the southern line were purchased in January.

☆50 per cent of city busstops have been upgraded.

Communication

☆Broadband cable is now available to all parts of the city.

☆All of the new Government buildings are smartwired for better computer service!

Medical Facilities

☆The new stateoftheart Nightingale Hospital was opened in June.

☆To overcome a shortage of trained medical staff at Dover Hospital, 10 doctors have been employed from overseas.

☆Some facilities at Station Street Hospital have been upgraded.

Education

☆Textbooks will be free to all primary students in 2014!

☆Rental for private schools has been reduced.

Protection and Security

☆Extra police now patrol（巡逻）the tourist areas.

☆50 new police officers graduated in July and have taken up duties in the city area.

Entertainment / Recreation

☆The new Central Community Building opened in May.

☆5,000 new fiction books were bought for the Silver City Library.

【1】What is the purpose of the changes in Silver City?

A. To satisfy all the needs of the citizens.

B. To make public service improved.

C. To better the citizens’life.

D. To meet the needs of the Silver City Council.

【2】What can we learn from the passage?

A. Travel books are provided in the new library.

B. More bus lines and stops are bought in Silver City.

C. Free medical treatment is available at Station Street Hospital.

D. There are more police officers on duty now.

【3】The public notice is from _______.

A. the community   B. the local government

C. the Silver City Library  D. a travel agency

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【1】What will people do on the tour?

A.Appreciate the ancient heritage.

B.Ride on camels all the way.

C.Stay a few nights in caves.

D.Do a lot of shopping.

【2】Which of the following is most likely to join the tour?

A.A Beijing businessman good at golf.

B.A Japanese model loving fashion.

C.A Yunnan biologist interested in birds.

D.An American student learning history.

【3】How much should a traveler pay for her family(with two sons)who want to live comfortably?

A.$3479. B.$3749. C.$7498. D.$11247.

24、   I decided to ski to the North Pole.It was after I saw an advertisement in a newspaper looking for people to join a team to ski 350 miles to the North Pole.Back in 1996，there had never been a woman from the UK who had accomplished this challenge.I wondered what it would be like to survive in temperatures cold enough to freeze your flesh in seconds，so I sent off the application form.

The application form full of pictures of male explorers arrived.The words “Are you man enough for the ultimate(极限的) challenge？” made me angry and even more determined to get on the team.

Over 500 individuals applied for a place in the team，and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to pick the best group.In one test，there was a huge rope ladder we had to climb，and I froze at the top because I have a fear of heights.I thought my hopes were fading as most other applicants sailed past，leaving me behind.But two others helped me over，and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing individuals，but great team players，and this moment had shown them who would take care of others in the team.

I had revealed(显示) my weakness，and in a place like the Arctic，you have to be yourself，as there is nowhere to hide.These personalities of asking for help and showing weakness are necessary for women to master.

I realized that by being myself，I could succeed.I was selected for the team.I realized that I could achieve more than I ever imagined—more importantly，by sharing my story with others，I could inspire them to take a step into the new world and reveal more of their abilities.

【1】How did the author react to seeing the advertisement?

A.She got cross. B.She was determined.

C.She got frightened. D.She was hesitating.

【2】What did the organizers view as the most important in the selection of new hands?

A.Personal quality. B.Individual ability.

C.Spirit of teamwork. D.Courage to challenge.

【3】What’s the intention of the author in writing this passage?

A.To inspire us to prepare for our future goal.

B.To advise women how to turn to others.

C.To make suggestions to her team members.

D.To encourage people to explore the unknown.

25、It's amazing how friendships can blossom in such a short time. I met Julia in December, but we have been _________ since. Being in lockdown is really _________ and I ever said to her that we should both go shopping in the same supermarket. That way we could see each other at a _________ of six feet away.

This morning when she _________ me, asking if I was going to the store, I told her I was feeling really low and just didn't have the _________ to even go to the store. Actually, the _________ of being inside has set in. It's been getting, _________ and today was one of those days. We have had pouring rain these days so even going for a walk hasn't been a(an) _________.

A short time later, she came to my _________ with a bag of shopping and from six feet away, she __________ a bag of stuff for dinner, my favorite chocolates, a face mask, and hair products! From six feet away, I felt like crying __________ tears. I was so moved, although not being able to __________ her.

That's what best friends are! They don't __________ how much money you make and what you do for a living. If you've hit rock bottom, they just __________ you back. And that's what she proved: __________ aren't necessarily about people who you've known the longest, but those who come into your life and say, "I'm here for you."

【1】

A．unstable

B．independent

C．inseparable

D．unfriendly

【2】

A．awkward

B．necessary

C．convenient

D．dangerous

【3】

A．glance

B．distance

C．length

D．interval

【4】

A．rang

B．met

C．accompanied

D．missed

【5】

A．money

B．energy

C．ability

D．courage

【6】

A．satisfaction

B．insecurity

C．excitement

D．depression

【7】

A．wealthier

B．easier

C．worse

D．stranger

【8】

A．solution

B．condition

C．opinion

D．option

【9】

A．grocery

B．house

C．office

D．school

【10】

A．bought

B．ordered

C．placed

D．fixed

【11】

A．shy

B．sympathetic

C．happy

D．regretful

【12】

A．comfort

B．hug

C．see

D．praise

【13】

A．put up with

B．run out of

C．depend on

D．care about

【14】

A．bring

B．win

C．pay

D．send

【15】

A．Citizenships

B．Scholarships

C．Relationships

D．Friendships

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main points of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

Joining a Study Group

Different people may find that different learning methods work best for them. While some would turn to tutoring in order to get better grades, others choose to join study groups. In fact, many universities encourage their students to form study groups and make good use of them.

“Two heads are better than one.” That’s the simple idea behind study groups. By participating in a study group, students can benefit some of their best academic resources: other students. They get to pick each other’s brains and improve their own understanding of different problems. Moreover, study groups can create slightly tense atmosphere in which it’s good to study. For example, some students tend to put off their schedule when they are studying by themselves; however, by joining a study group, they get to observe their peers who are working diligently and are likely to thus be motivated for working harder.

Study groups work best when they are small, but not too small — four to five participants is about right. And it’s necessary to make sure everyone has the same goal, to prepare for a particular test, to discuss class readings or to review lecture notes.

In addition, to maximize the efficiency, some study groups like to assign members certain roles, and thus efficiency will be promoted. Besides an organizer, who gets group members to agree to a common purpose and a convenient time and place, there often is a group member playing the role of a source-seeker, whose duty is to remind group members to identify their sources. For instance, when a group member says, “I read somewhere that…,” the source-seeker should ask for specifics. This person reminds the group that it’s important to know who said what and where it was said. And a gatekeeper, who tries to make sure that all group members are participating, may ask a direct question to help a shy person to participate, or find a way to get a dominating member to listen.