2025-2026学年安徽淮北高二(上)期末试卷英语

1、 Having arrived too early for the appointment, Robert decided to read the newspapers ______ time.

A. to kill B. killed

C. kill D. to be killed

2、Reducing the figure of fishing can safeguard the future sustainability of small-scale fisheries and the communities ______ livelihood is dependent on them.

A.where B.which C.whose D.who

3、The school board has teachers to spare no effort to help the students who have fallen behind in studies.

A. looked into   B. turned into

C. called for   D. cared for

4、In the exams, make sure that everything you write is________ to the question you have been asked.

A．rational

B．relevant

C．reasonable

D．reliable

5、 In this new city, we everyone will meet the   when we don’t know what to do.

A. occasion   B. statement

C. place D. information

6、Team One has been allowed to accomplish in just three days ________ took Team Two more than a week to achieve.

A．as

B．that

C．when

D．what

7、Don't waste time on jealousy, because life is a long race, ________ your only opponent is yourself in the end.

A．which

B．as

C．where

D．when

8、Amy ______ better last night, but she was a little nervous and didn’t reach her best standard.

A. could perform   B. must have performed

C. should perform   D. could have performed

9、Over 100 passengers lost their lives in the recent air crash, which was a deadly to their families.

A. defeat B. challenge C. barrier D. blow

10、The government required that every effort ____to bring down house prices.

A.should make B.would be made C.be made D.must be made

11、The government must be very ________ about setting policies and make no decision until they are quite sure it is the right one.

A. serious B. concerned C. cautious   D. nervous

12、Father broke into a violent ____ at the sight of his son being beaten by a big man and charged straight at him.

A. passion   B. inspiration

C. friction   D. occasion

13、At this time tomorrow    over the Atlantic．

A．we’re going to fly

B．we’ll be flying．

C．we’ll fly

D．we’re to fly

14、 _____ doing more exercise to lose weight, many teenagers would rather be a couch potato.

A. Instead of   B. As a result of

C. In spite of   D. Regardless of

15、Although he was weak, ______ he tried his best to do the work.

A．but

B．so

C．then

D．yet

16、In your life, sometimes you might end up back_________ you started.

A. which   B. when   C. where   D. who

17、It’s standard practice for senior 3 students like us ________ only 3 day off during our National Day holiday．

A．having B．had C．to have D．have

18、More often than not, the enterprise around us are getting even richer, ________ recipe is don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

A. of which   B. which

C. whose   D. of whom

19、She is expected to a good doctor when she graduates from the medical college.

A.turn B.develop C.make D.get

20、________ on their last legs, the enemies still thought they were unconquerable．

A． As though   B． Even though

C． In case   D． As soon as

21、   Everyone desires for success and people will do whatever they can to achieve success. But seeking success overly may contribute to being addicted to it. 【1】

Though it isn't a conventional medical addiction, for many people success has addictive properties. To a certain extent, praise stimulates the neurotransmitter dopamine, which gets involved in all addictive behaviors. The desire for success may be born to human nature, but specialness doesn't come cheap.

【2】 In 1980, the physician Robert Goldman found that more than half of ambitious athletes would be willing to take a drug that would kill them in five years in exchange for winning every competition they entered.

【3】 The goal can't be satisfied and most people never feel "successful enough”. The high only lasts a day or two and then it's on to the next goal. Satisfaction wears off almost immediately. What we will do next is that we must run on to the next reward to avoid the feeling of falling behind. 【4】 But quitting isn't easy for addicts. For people who are addicted to success, withdrawal can be a bitter experience, both physically and psychologically. Depression and anxiety are common among outstanding athletes after their careers end. Olympic athletes, in particular, suffer from the “post-Olympic blues”. Success in and success of itself are not bad things. 【5】

A.People shouldn't have continued.

B.Unfortunately, success is endless.

C.That is what is called success addicts.

D.Both can bring fun and sweetness to life.

E.Success is cruel work, and it requires sacrifices.

F.Therefore, it contributes to us leading a peaceful life.

G.Surprisingly, people barely attach enough significance to their goal.

22、When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to experience it firsthand.

Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同伴) review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I had done something that I thought was nearly impossible — it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.

One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.

Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going It creates a sense of community since we are all working towards a similar goal.

As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.

Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I cannot see myself going back to a normal classroom.

【1】What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?

A．He was astonished to hear about it.

B．He was a bit excited about it.

C．He was unwilling to attend it.

D．He was curious about how it worked.

【2】How did the author benefit from the poetry project?

A．It reminded him to be independent.

B．It improved his poem and confidence..

C．It raised him a sense of responsibility.

D．It allowed him to deliver a public speech.

【3】What can be inferred about Summit Learning?

A．It has restrictions on what one can do.

B．It shows boundaries of one’s abilities.

C．It teaches poetry in a normal classroom.

D．It transforms the traditional way of learning.

【4】What does the author think of Summit Learning now?

A．Inspiring.

B．Enjoyable.

C．Challengıng.

D．Conservative.

23、Christmas Trees with Guinness World Records

The Largest Floating Christmas Tree

The largest floating Christmas tree is in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Brazil. The tree was awarded a certificate as the world’s largest floating Christmas tree in 2007 by the world Guinness book of records. The tree has been an important world attraction feature since 1996 when it was first built. The tree stands at 53m with a weight of 350 tons. The tree is li every year with about 2.5 million bulbs（灯泡）and fireworks making it the third biggest tourist event in Brazil. The metallic tree rests on 11 floats that form a base to support the tree.

The Oldest Christmas Tree

The oldest Christmas tree is in Chippenham, Wiltshire, UK. The tree is a 12-inch plant housed in a pot. The tree was purchased from Woolworths in 1886 and is in the possession of Janet Parker, a great grandniece of the first owner. The tree has held the world Guinness records for the oldest Christmas tree in the world. Parker decorates the tree with angels and the Virgin Mary.

Christmas Tree with Most Lights

The Christmas tree at Cologne Cathedral in Germany was awarded by the Guinness world book of records as the Christmas tree with the most lights in 2006. The tree had 150，000 light bulbs which were lit simultaneously（同时地）in five minutes. The lighting of the tree was aimed at earning money for a charity organization for children who have no parents.

Tallest Christmas Tree

The world’s tallest Christmas tree was built in the Northgate shopping center of Seattle, Washington in 1950. The tree received the world Guinness award for the tallest cut Christmas tree that year. It has a height of 221 feet. The tree has more than 3,600 lights.

【1】When was the oldest Christmas tree bought?

A．In 1996.

B．In 1886.

C．In 2006.

D．In 1950.

【2】Where was the Christmas tree with the most lights placed in 2006?

A．In a pot.

B．At Cologne Cathedral.

C．In the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

D．In the Northgate shopping center of Seattle.

【3】Where is the tallest Christmas tree?

A．In Brazil.

B．In the UK.

C．In Germany.

D．In the USA.

24、   Robots are now being employed not just for dangerous tasks, such as discovering mines or rescuing people in disasters. They are also finding application as household helps and as nursing assistants. As the number of machines increases, which are equipped with the latest artificial intelligence and take on a growing variety of specialized and everyday tasks, the question of how people see them and behave towards them becomes ever more urgent.

A team led by Sari Nijssen of Radboud University and Markus Paulus, Professor of Developmental Psychology at Ludwig-Maximilians- Universitat (LMU), have carried out a study to determine the degree to which people show concern for robots and behave toward them based on moral principles.

According to Sari Nijssen, the study set out to answer the following question: "Under what circumstances would adults be willing to sacrifice robots to save human lives?" The participants were faced with a hypothetical (假设的) moral dilemma:Would they be prepared to put a single person at risk in order to save a group of injured persons? The intended victim presented in the situations was either a humanoid robot that had been humanized (人性化的) to various degrees or a robot that was clearly recognizable as a machine.

The study suggested that the more the robot was humanized, the less likely participants were to sacrifice it. Situations that included vivid stories in which the robot was described as a merciful being or as a creature with its own understandings, experiences and thoughts, were more likely to stop the study participants from sacrificing it in the interests of anonymous (无名的) humans.

"This result indicates that our study group attached a certain moral status to the robot," says Paulus. "One possible suggestion of this finding is that attempts to humanize robots should not go too far. Such efforts could come into conflict with their intended function—to be of help to us."

【1】What has become a concern about robots?

A.How to treat them in life. B.How to humanize them.

C.How to use them effectively. D.How to find more applications.

【2】In the study the participants probably have to decide _______.

A.where to experience risks. B.when to sacrifice a robot.

C.which robot to work with. D.what robots should be like.

【3】What can be inferred from Paulus' words?

A.Humanized robots offer less help to people.

B.Certain moral status should be attached to robots.

C.Humanizing robots too much may be improper.

D.Conflicts often happen between humans and robots.

【4】Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A.Robots, a Must for Future B.Robots Saved, People Take the Hit

C.Humanized Robots, a New Trend D.Humanized Robots Replace Human

25、I’m standing in a class of wild 14-year-old girls as they throw paper and howl with laughter. They won’t listen to me. I never wanted to _________. I wanted to be a writer. But when I arrived in London, they were _________of teachers.

My efforts at teaching were _________. When the bell finally rang. I _________to the staff room, red with anger. The other teachers weren’t _________. “That’s 4B, the worst class in school.”

But I couldn’t give up. I _________formal lessons. Instead, I brought topics for class discussion. One of the liveliest talks was about the arguments they had with their _________ They paid attention and were _________to share about their family lives. Then I had them write about themselves. As time went on, their essays became a _________ between us. I admired their humor, toughness and insight, and I think they __________my interest in their lives.

The musical My Fair Lady was playing in the West End and I asked if they’d like to see the musical. They thought I was joking and did not take it __________ since no teacher had ever suggested taking them out. A few weeks later, 4B and I were __________in theater. They loved the music and the characters.

Near the end of the term, two most rebellious(叛逆的) girls with flowers were knocking on my door. I was __________ to know I had touched their lives, but they had also touched mine. I enjoyed teaching and getting along with __________

When I returned to Australia several years later, I still __________to be a writer. Teaching wasn’t the end of my writing career; it was the beginning.

【1】

A．guide

B．perform

C．select

D．teach

【2】

A．ashamed

B．afraid

C．short

D．fond

【3】

A．hopeless

B．successful

C．valid

D．special

【4】

A．marched

B．wandered

C．slid

D．rushed

【5】

A．terrified

B．convinced

C．surprised

D．delighted

【6】

A．adapted

B．abandoned

C．prepared

D．commanded

【7】

A．classmates

B．teachers

C．friends

D．parents

【8】

A．eager

B．unwilling

C．careful

D．worried

【9】

A．memory

B．bridge

C．secret

D．barrier

【10】

A．appreciated

B．caught

C．promoted

D．inspired

【11】

A．slightly

B．beneficially

C．seriously

D．casually

【12】

A．acting

B．sitting

C．working

D．playing

【13】

A．anxious

B．proud

C．confused

D．shocked

【14】

A．actors

B．teachers

C．teenagers

D．writer

【15】

A．intended

B．advocated

C．doubted

D．hesitated

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。

Laurie sat quietly in the empty dressing room at the ice-skating rink(溜冰场). She had not been skating in any competition since her left knee was badly injured in an accident six months ago. As she waited for her turn to skate. Laurie was very nervous. “If I can win today.” she thought, “I can skate in the World Cup next year and then maybe I can make it to the Olympics.”

Laurie was told that she had a tough competitor this year, a girl named Jinny Jordan who was really strong in everything. “She is the one you have to beat this year,” said the coach.

Minutes later, the door swung open and Laurie saw a young woman who was about her own age. The young woman dropped her skating bag onto a chair. The bag fell to the floor with a thud(砰地一声), “Hi. I’m Jinny Jordan,” she said.

Laurie felt uncomfortable as she looked at Jinny. “So this is my competitor,” thought Laurie, “Because of her. I may lose tonight.”

“This costume was my mom’s idea,” Jinny said, looking down at her red, white, and blue skating dress. “It looks like a flag.”

Laurie couldn’t keep from smiling. She pointed to Jinny’s bag, “Some stuff fell out of your bag.” Jinny looked down. As she began to gather her belongings, the door opened.

“Jinny.” called someone, “You’d better give the music tape to the sound engineer right away.”

“Oh, my God! I thought I had handed it hours ago. It’s a green box with my initials(姓名首字母)written on it,” screamed Jinny, hurrying out.

Laurie knew that music was nearly as important to the program as the skating itself. If she lost her music tape, she might as well forget about skating. Laurie stood up and walked to the chair to do a few more knee bends.

注意：

1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph 1

Suddenly Laurie saw a dark green box with letters “J.J” behind the leg of the dressing table.

Paragraph 2

Feeling relieved, Laurie skated quickly to the center of the rink after the announcer finally called her name.