2025-2026学年宁夏固原高二(上)期末试卷英语

1、I thought we’d be late for the concert, ______ we ended up getting there ahead of time.

A.but B.or C.so D.for

2、The cost of living ________ by ten percent before the government took any action.

A.was going B.went up C.has gone up D.had gone up

3、Five doctors set up a medical team in the 1950s, since when they ________ research to seek greater understanding of the brain.

A．have been conducting

B．had conducted

C．were conducting

D．conducted

4、Temporary failure is not to be feared. We must bear it in mind that the pains-taking effort we have will ______ in the long run.

A. pay off   B. take off

C. break off   D. kick off

5、Owing to the booming in sharing economy, we step into a brand new era when convenient sharing bikes are readily ________ almost everywhere.

A．acceptable

B．available

C．flexible

D．relative

6、Sales of our newspaper is dropping and we need to take some preventive measures. I’ve been thinking about ________ we can make the newspaper more interesting.

A．how

B．why

C．what

D．which

7、 Don’t make me angry again. I must warn you that my patience has almost _______.

A. given out B. given off

C. given up D. given in

8、Had they known what was coming next, they _____ second thoughts.

A. may have   B. must have had

C. could have  D. might have had

9、I would rather ________ with her about it, but I couldn’t control my feelings at that time.

A. didn’t argue B. hadn’t argued

C. wouldn’t argue D. not have argued

10、______ good service, the restaurant offers different kinds of traditional Fujian dishes.

A. Far from B. Apart from

C. Instead of    D. Regardless of

11、—Have you heard that our primary school will be torn down next year?

—Really? I suppose it is such bad news ________ most of its former and present students will feel upset about.

A. that    B. which    C. as        D. what

12、Rather than carry out the project by itself, the company planned to ________ with other potential cooperators.

A. catch up   B. come up   C. keep up     D. team up

13、Even though he gives away a piece of his fortune each year, the stock of Berkshire Hathaway, the source of Warren Buffet’s wealth, ________ very rapidly.

A. has raised   B. has been raising

C. has risen   D. has been rising

14、Mr. and Mrs. James feel more comfortable on a ship than they would do if they _________ any other way．

A．travel   B．are travelling

C．have travelled D．travelled

15、She tried hard to keep calm in face of the students, but the sweat on her forehead ______her_______.

A. shut; off   B. turned; down

C. showed; out    D. gave; away

16、Some college students are seen doing _____work they can find to support themselves．

A． that B． which

C． whatever     D． no matter what

17、Don’t waste time any more, ________ you will regret later.

A.or B.but C.and D.then

18、Linda__________go to see Jay Chou's performance this weekend, but it all depends on whether she can finish the task before Friday.

A.might B.must C.need D.can .

19、It rained continuously for seven days, completely ________ our holiday.

A．ruined

B．to ruin

C．ruining

D．being ruined

20、The factory produced many famous cars, none of _____ were shipped to foreign countries.

A.them B.what C.those D.which

21、Harry Potter movies are huge hits and loved by children all over the world. Kids can lose themselves in the wonderful world of magic while learning values that are important to them.

That’s why Paula DuPre Pesman, the associate producer of the Harry Potter movies, found it so hard to leave this behind when choosing to start her organization There With Care that helps families with sick children.

Her move towards charity work did not happen by chance. While working on the set of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”, Pesman received a call asking if she could realize the wish of a child with terminal cancer, who was a fan named Gillian with a wish to see a movie about Harry Potter. Though such a wish seemed impossible to achieve, Pesman brought together the crew who together overcame the challenges and put together a rough-cut screening for the young girl.

Pesman’s determination to help Gillian came from her own experience of living with her husband, who had fought and won the battle with cancer. Carrying out Gillian’s wish enabled her to witness how powerful supporting a family in need can be. So she left the career she loved in 2005 to start her organization.

There With Care provides many services that families in need rarely find, such as transportation to and from the hospital, gas cards, deep cleaning services, clothing and meals, especially when kids are in hospital. Now the organization has helped over 4,000 families.

Looking back, she said, “In a way I think everything came together so that today we would be here helping. It gave us a new purpose and a new way of helping people.”

【1】Why does the author talk about Harry Potter movies in paragraph1?

A．To boost a nonprofit organization.

B．To arouse passion for the movies.

C．To express admiration for Pesman’s choice.

D．To explain why Pesman quit as a producer.

【2】What inspired Pesman to found There With Care?

A．The success of Harry Potter movies.

B．The experience of realizing a girl’s wish.

C．Her enthusiasm for helping the needy out.

D．Her living with her cancer-suffering husband.

【3】Which words can be used to describe Pesman?

A．Warm-hearted and generous.

B．Hard-working and creative.

C．Strong-minded and ambitious.

D．Easy-going and understanding.

【4】Which will be the best title for the text?

A．A Sick Girl’s Wish Finally Came True

B．There With Care Was Born from Movies

C．Harry Potter Movies Helped Sick Children

D．A Producer Left Movies to Do Charitable Work

22、A Guide to the University

Food

The TWU Cafeteria is open 7am to 8pm. It serves snacks, drinks, ice cream bars and meals. You can pay with cash or your ID cards. You can add meal money to your ID cards at the Front Desk. Even if you do not buy your food in the cafeteria, you can use the tables to eat your lunch, to have meetings and to study.

If you are on campus in the evening or late at night, you can buy snacks, fast food, and drinks in the Lower Café located in the bottom level of the Gouglas Centre. This area is often used for entertainment such as concerts, games or TV watching.

Relaxation

The Globe, located in the bottom level of McMillan Hall, is available for relaxing, studying, cooking, and eating. Monthly activities are held here for all international students. Hours are 10 am to 10 pm, closed on Sundays.

Health

Located on the top floor of Douglas Hall, the Wellness Centre is committed to physical, emotional and social health. A doctor and nurse are available if you have health questions or need immediate medical help or personal advice. The cost of this is included in your medical insurance. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.

Academic Support

All students have access to the Writing Centre on the upper floor of Douglas Hall. Here, qualified volunteers will work with you on written work, grammar, vocabulary, and other academic skills. You can sign up for an appointment on the sign-up sheet outside the door two 30–minute appointments per week maximum. This service is free.

Transportation

The TWU Express is a shuttle service. The shuttle transports students between campus and the shopping centre, leaving from the Mattson Centre. Operation hours are between 8 am and 3 pm. Saturdays only. Round trip fare is $1.

【1】What can you do in the TWU Cafeteria?

A. Do homework and watch TV.

B. Buy drinks and enjoy concerts.

C. Have meals and meet with friends.

D. Add money to your ID and play chess.

【2】Where and when can you cook your own food?

A. The Globe, Friday.

B. The Lower Café, Sunday.

C. The TWU Cafeteria, Friday.

D. The McMillan Hall, Sunday.

【3】The Guide tells us that the Wellness Centre _________.

A. is open six days a week

B. offers services free of charge

C. trains students in medical care

D. gives advice on mental health

【4】How can you seek help from the Writing Centre?

A. By applying online.

B. By calling the centre.

C. By filling in a sign-up form.

D. By going to the centre directly.

【5】What is the function of TWU Express?

A. To carry students to the lecture halls.

B. To provide students with campus tours

C. To take students to the Mattson Centre.

D. To transport students to and from the stores.

23、Eight years ago. Al Nixon decided to begin each day from a bench with a spectacular view of St. Petersburg’s waterfront in Florida. “I call it ‘life rising’ because watching a sunrise makes me feel positive and centered before I start my day,” says Nixon, who works for the city’s water department. It is Nixon’s own version of daily motivation.

A year later, a woman stopped to say hello, and she said something that changed his perspective on his daily ritual. “She said, ‘You know, every morning when I see you sitting here, I know that everything is going to be OK,’” Nixon recalls. “That was when I knew: I needed to pay attention to the people walking past. I needed to make eye contact and let people know that we matter to each other.”

Instead of staring straight ahead at the waterfront, Nixon started smiling at people and striking up conversations. And pretty soon, more than a few early risers began joining him on the bench, sometimes unburdening themselves and telling him their relationship, career or personal problems. “I was happy to listen. I wanted them to walk away knowing they didn’t have to feel lonely,” Nixon, now 59, says. “When you’re in your 50s and 60s or beyond, a lot of people feel their purpose hasn’t been fulfilled. At this stage in life, this is definitely my purpose.”

So, every morning, weather permitting, Nixon rises at 4:30 a. m. He puts on a hat, sips a cup of coffee, and then drives seven miles to the waterfront, where he’ll stay for two hours. His presence, his openness to listen and his kindness towards strangers have led them to nickname him the Sunshine Mayor.

No matter what problem a person wants to air, Nixon lends an ear. But some people just sit down and don’t want to talk or share stories. They simply want to sit next to someone and share the silence. “A woman stopped once and said, ‘I just want to sit here with you,’” Nixon recalls. “We stared at the water for an hour, and then she said thank you and walked away. She just wanted a moment of peace and to know she wasn’t alone. And in that moment, in that hour, on that morning, she truly wasn’t.”

【1】Why did Nixon decide to begin his day from the bench eight years ago?

A．To develop a habit.

B．To seek mental power.

C．To enjoy seaside views.

D．To interact with strangers.

【2】How might Nixon feel after hearing the woman’s words in paragraph 2?

A．Inspired.

B．Relaxed.

C．Touched.

D．Worried.

【3】What does Nixon’s nickname the Sunshine Mayor imply?

A．He is laughed at by others.

B．He is a responsible official.

C．He warms strangers’ hearts.

D．He likes sunny days particularly.

【4】What can be learned from the last paragraph?

A．One has to learn to listen.

B．Not everyone is a good storyteller.

C．It’s not easy to fulfill different needs.

D．Silent company matters to some people.

24、Seek out a Unique Beach

VISIT

Oregon. For sun and fun away from the crowed beaches of Florida, check out the Oregon coast and its 363 miles of gorgeous shoreline, stretching from the Columbia River south to the redwood forests of California. Every beach is public and free. “The coast is a perfect place to watch sea lions sun themselves or simply see the mighty Pacific weaves crash in the sunset followed by a seafood feast in one of the busy fishing communities located between the coves（小海湾）,” says Bramblett. July and August aren’t peak gray whale migration season, but there’s still a good chance you could catch a glimpse of some of the 200 whales that spend the summers off the Oregon coast.

SLEEP

Next to a lighthouse. Imagine yourself an ancient mariner when you book a room overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the Heceta Head Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast in Yachats, Oregon. The working lighthouse, which dated to 1894, cast a bright beam 21 miles out to sea, making it the brightest light on the Oregon coast. The cliff-top rooms at the Light Keeper’s home nearby aren’t cheap-you’ll sell out up to $385 for a weekend night during peak season (price includes a seven-course breakfast).

BEWARE

Dangerous currents Unless you love cold water (or wear a wet suit), you may not wait to venture into the sea off the Oregon coast, even during the summer. But if you do, be prepared for the U.S. Lifesaving Association. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re no longer being pulled out to sea, then swim diagonally（成对角线地）toward the shore.

BRING

Baby powder. Use a generous amount of baby powder to remove sand from your hands, feet or hair. The powder quickly absorbs moisture, allowing sand to fall off easily.

【1】It can be inferred from the section SLEEP that______.

A.the price of one night shay remains the same all the year around

B.those who stay there can have a free access to the beach and the lighthouse

C.those who want to stay there have to pay more during a tourist season

D.the price includes the breakfast for seven people

【2】What is suggested by the leaflet if you want to enjoy your stay at the beach?

A.Avoid wearing wet suits

B.Never dive into the cold water off the coast

C.Bring baby powder to protect your skin from sand scratches

D.Don’t swim straight toward the shore when there’re dangerous currents

【3】Oregon coast will provide you with all the following experiences EXCEPT______.

A.a perfect view of sea lions

B.a mariner like stay in the more than 100-year-old lighthouse

C.a seafood feast in the popular local community

D.sun and fun of the less crowed beach

25、Rebecca, who I met at a business conference in Las Vegas, is one of the _________ people I have ever known. So sharp in mind was she that she made a deep impression on me. Even if you were around her for an entire day, you probably wouldn't notice her _________.

She was born with severe dyslexia—a slight disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling. _________ her learning disability, she had to be in _________ education classes for most of her elementary and middle school years. Despite the _________, she refused to let dyslexia _________ her life. Every day, she worked on _________ her disability with the help of her parents. Her dad would spend an hour every morning _________ her with math. In the evenings her mom would have her read books out aloud and then her mother would _________ her on the content.

__________, in her effort, Rebacca's hard work __________. By high school, she had __________ from special education classes all the way to honor classes. “When I was young, no one thought I could ever attend __________.” she said. Not only did Rebecca __________ going to college, but she graduated as the top of her class.

“I always had a vision,” says Rebecca, “of one day being a __________. But it seemed like such a crazy __________ that I never told anyone.” Today, Rebecca's vision is a __________. She graduated from law school and is __________ working her up in one of the largest law firms on the East Coast. Rebecca says: “I wouldn't change a thing. My learning disability __________ brings challenges to me now, but it also gave me the __________ to make my childhood dream come true.

【1】

A．strongest

B．smartest

C．toughest

D．warmest

【2】

A．difference

B．advantage

C．disability

D．shortcoming

【3】

A．Due to.

B．Instead of

C．Contrary to

D．Regardless of

【4】

A．senior

B．primary

C．honor

D．special

【5】

A．challenge

B．discrimination

C．dilemma

D．regulation

【6】

A．save

B．determine

C．alter

D．replace

【7】

A．displaying

B．inspecting

C．overcoming

D．greeting

【8】

A．amusing

B．delighting

C．disturbing

D．helping

【9】

A．persuade

B．quiz

C．answer

D．remind

【10】

A．Somehow

B．Gradually

C．Eventually

D．Anyway

【11】

A．turned back

B．went through

C．faded out

D．paid off

【12】

A．advanced

B．graduated

C．backed

D．dropped

【13】

A．school

B．college

C．conferences

D．contests

【14】

A．think of

B．prepare for

C．end up.

D．give up

【15】

A．translator

B．judge

C．physician

D．lawyer

【16】

A．ambition

B．behavior

C．promise

D．memory

【17】

A．concern

B．desire

C．reality

D．dream

【18】

A．casually

B．regularly

C．naturally

D．currently

【19】

A．simply

B．still

C．ever

D．rarely

【20】

A．determination

B．passion

C．admiration

D．willingness

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 was an impatient mother and frustration always kept me from enjoying life, until some strange insects came to my family.

It was Friday. We were having friends over for dinner, but Mike had to stay late at work. I was now on my own to get everything ready for the night. I could feel my frustration increasing as I drove to pick up Haydn and Michael from school. I rushed them into the car and told them that we were making a few stops before heading home, and that they needed to help me tidy the house. Both of them started complaining immediately. I turned and gave them fair warning that I was not in the mood to listen. For the next hour, I dragged the boys from one place to the next…

Just as we finished our last task, the boys reminded me that we needed to stop at the pet store to pick up crickets (蟋蟀) for their lizards(蜥蜴). Fifteen minutes later, I pulled into the driveway with only forty-five minutes left to unpack the car, clean the house, and set the table before my guests arrived. How would I make it?

I started barking orders at the boys, but they were focused on pouring the crickets from the plastic bag into the top of their little cricket container. I just let off steam and yelled at them to hurry up.

I didn’t really know how it happened, but the next time I looked up, one hundred crickets were jumping all over my kitchen…

My frustration exploded. I could feel myself about to start yelling in a way I rarely do. I watched my two sweet boys try anxiously to chase the crickets, screaming with laughter. Strangely, I felt something different.

In that split second, I realized I had two choices. Could I continue feeling annoyed and angry, or could I let go and enjoy this silly moment?

注意：

1. 所续写的短文词数应为 150 左右；

2. 应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；

3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；

4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词。

Paragraph 1

I jumped off the chair and started chasing crickets with my boys.

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Paragraph 2

Our guests arrived and we had a wonderful dinner party.

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