石家庄2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、The scientist does not study nature ________ it is useful to do so. He studies it because he takes pleasure in it.

A．until       B．though

C．because   D．Unless

2、With no gravity to push against, astronauts’ bones and muscles ________become weak.

A．should

B．must

C．can

D．need

3、The dangerous virus ______ in the next few weeks in the laboratory can cause fatal diseases.

A．studying  B．studied

C．to study D．to be studied

4、—What is the news about?

—According to the new law, people who are guilty of drunken driving ________ face a fine of up to 2000 yuan.

A.will B.may C.shall D.can

5、When the whole world is rainy，let’s make it________ in our heart．

A． clean   B． clear

C． tidy     D． tiny

6、I don't think you'll be able to understand this formula(公式) ________you finish school.

A．as if

B．only when

C．even

D．even when

7、Appointed as ____chairman to China,Mr．Xi was determined to serve his country____ heart and soul．

A．an，the B．the；a

C．the；the D．/；/

8、Advances in computer technology will make __________ now seems like science fiction part of our everyday life.

A. what   B. that C. which D. when

9、Please remind me _______ he said he was going. I may be in time to see him off.

A．where

B．when

C．how

D．what

10、--How do you think I can make up with Tom?

--Put aside ________ you disagree and try to find ________ you have in common.

A. what; what B. where; what

C. what; where D. what; whether

11、________ headmaster Smith is quite good at painting and it is said that he is _______ Picasso.

A. The… /   B. /…a   C. /… /     D. The…a

12、 Mary won’t keep slim ______she takes exercise every day.

A. unless   B. if   C. when   D. or

13、One main reason comes from the Chinese tradition _______ the mother of the young woman usually requires her future son-in-law to prepare a house for their marriage, which brings financial pressure to the young man and his family.

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

14、The researchers have discovered __________they believe to be a new species.

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

15、 ______ the yard, I found it _______ with lots of _______ leaves.

A. Entering, covering, falling

B. Entered, covering, fallen

C. Entering, covered, fallen

D. Having entered, covered, falling

16、We planned to climb the mountain today, but in such ______ bad weather, it seems out of ______ question.

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

17、Present at the historic meeting ____many an official on Nov 7, of course President Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou _________.

A. was; included   B. was; including

C. were; included   D. has been; included

18、Though some bodies and the wreck of the missing plane QZ8501 have been confirmed, the Indonesian authorities are _____ to make public the detailed information of the passengers aboard.

A．relative  B．remarkable C．relevant  D．reluctant

19、I told Danny it was a bad idea, but he’s so________that he just never listens.

A.stubborn B.dynamic C.desperate D.considerate

20、 —Has James arrived at the hotel?

—No, he ______ by fans for photographs at the airport.

A. has surrounded B. would surround

C. was surrounded   D. is being surrounded

21、It was a physical class. But it was nothing like previous ones — the class was “attended”

by over 60 million students across China, and the teacher was not even on the planet: she was 340 kilometers above the earth.

“Hello, everyone. I’m Wang Yaping. I’ll host your lecture today.” Smiling to the camera, Wang, China’s second female astronaut, started her video class on June 20 on board the Tiangong-1 space station.

To show how Newton’s Laws work in space, Wang and her fellow astronauts used simple items like balls and spinning tops. The highlight of the lecture was when Wang made a film of water using a metal ring, something that only happens in zero gravity, where the surface tension(张力) of water is much higher than it is on the earth. She then took it a step further by pouring more water onto the film and turning it into a water ball, leaving the audience amazed by what they saw.

The 40-minute lesson seemed to have passed too quickly for students to see enough of those magical experiments. But sending stuff into space is really expensive. According to The Beijing Times, every kilogram launched into space cost 20,000 dollars. The experimental items taken this time were all strictly selected and weighed about 2.9 kilograms in total. This adds up to quite a large price tag.

The organizers of the event also had to consider the time of day: the communication signal between the earth and Tiangong-1 was best during that specific 40 minutes, when the spacecraft was flying within the coverage of all of the ground-based testing stations.

【1】Why is the class different from a common one?

A. Because it took 40 minutes.

B. Because over 60 million students across the world attended it.

C. Because the teacher was on the planet.

D. Because the lecturer was in space.

【2】One of the experiments shows   .

A. object motion under weight conditions

B. laws of physics under weightless conditions

C. laws of physics under weight conditions

D. how Newton’s Laws work on the earth

【3】Which phrase can best replace the underlined words in the passage?

A. took a photo of water.

B. recorded moving pictures of water.

C. made a thin layer of water.

D. all the above.

【4】Which of the following statements can be the best title of the passage?

A. Teaching from the Sky.    B. Teaching on Physics.

C. Teaching Experiments. D. Teaching by an Astronaut.

22、For years, my time spent in the shower could have got me a mention in Guinness World Records as the shortest time taken to bathe. I hurried up during this process.

One day, however, while at a party, I heard an artist friend telling everybody that his idea came while he was having a shower. "What about you? Don't you get your creative thoughts from the same place?", he asked.

"I'm in and out in a hurry", I told, him proudly. I have no time to waste!"

"What a pity! That's the place where you need to slow down; plenty of great thoughts come from there!" he said. I tried it out. I slowed down the whole process, started enjoying the warm water, taking a little longer to soap myself and even spending more time just enjoying the process, and realized how much I had missed in hurrying up all these years.

A woman told me how much stress her friend was suffering from and how she tried to convince her that she needed to find ways to relax. She gave her a videotape on stress management and relaxation techniques, and encouraged her to watch it right away. Fifteen minutes later, her friend returned the tape and said: "It was good but I don't need it".

"But it's a 70-minute video. You couldn't have watched the whole thing," the woman replied. "As a matter of fact, her friend put it in, fast-forward!"

A major social problem of the 21st century is Hurry Sickness. We hurry through work. We swallow fast food. We complain that we don't have enough time. We race through the days and weeks until one day we look back in amazement and comment: My god, how time flies! Then we realize the heavy price we have paid for traveling fast.

Symptoms of Hurry Sickness include stress and anxiety, bad relationships, lowered work performance and even disease. Some people don't survive it. What's the cure? Slow down, for life is so short and precious that we must live it well.

【1】What was the advantage of taking a shower in the eyes of the artist friend?

A．Time was saved.

B．Nothing was missed.

C．Great ideas flew away.

D．Creative thoughts came.

【2】What was the trouble with the woman's friend?

A．She felt stressed.

B．She found the tape useless.

C．She found no way to relax.

D．She watched the tape too fast.

【3】What are the major trouble people face in the 21st century in the writer's eyes?

A．People run fast to work.

B．Everything is done in a hurry.

C．People don't have enough time.

D．Time flies without being noticed.

【4】What is the best title for the passage?

A．Slow down and enjoy life more.

B．Learn to survive without stress.

C．Develop a good friendship.

D．Hurry up and perform good work.

23、Should we allow modern buildings to be built next to older buildings in a historic area of a city? In order to answer this question, we must first examine whether people really want to preserve the historic feel of an area. Not all historical buildings are attractive. However, there may be other reasons—for example, economic(经济的) reasons—why they should be preserved. So, let us assume that historical buildings are both attractive and important to the majority of people. What should we do then if a new building is needed?

In my view, new architectural styles can exist perfectly well alongside an older style. Indeed, there are many examples in my own hometown of Tours where modern designs have been placed very successfully next to old buildings. As long as the building in question is pleasing and does not dominate(影响) its surroundings too much, it often improves the attractiveness of the area.

It is true that there are examples of new buildings which have spoilt(破坏) the area they are in, but the same can be said of some old buildings too. Yet people still speak against new buildings in historic areas. I think this is simply because people are naturally conservative(保守的) and do not like change.

Although we have to respect people's feelings as fellow users of the buildings, I believe that it is the duty of the architect and planner to move things forward. If we always reproduced what was there before, we would all still be living in caves. Thus, I would argue against copying previous architectural styles and choose something fresh and different, even though that might be the more risky choice.

【1】What does the author say about historical buildings in the first paragraph?

A. Some of them are not attractive.

B. Most of them are too expensive to preserve.

C. They are more pleasing than modern buildings.

D. They have nothing to do with the historic feel of an area.

【2】Which of the following is TRUE according to the author?

A. We should reproduce the same old buildings.

B. Buildings should not dominate their surroundings.

C. No one understands why people speak against new buildings.

D. Some old buildings have spoilt the area they are in.

【3】By “move things forward”in the last paragraph, the author probably means “_________”．

A. destroy old buildings

B. choose new architectural style

C. put things in a different place

D. respect people's feelings for historical buildings

【4】What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To explain why people dislike change.

B. To warn that we could end up living in caves.

C. To argue that modern buildings can be built in historic areas.

D. To admit how new buildings have ruined their surroundings.

24、As our lives become more closely connected with the digital age, it’s more important than ever to keep the spark of human connections, a key part of which is making small talk. 【1】 Here’s how to master the art of small talk.

The cornerstone of effective small talk lies in developing genuine interest. Genuine interest is about actively seeking to understand the other person, valuing their perspectives and appreciating the uniqueness they bring to the conversation. 【2】

Small talk extends beyond spoken words; it includes the art of observation. As you engage in conversation, pay attention to the speaker’s body language, facial expressions and tone of voice. 【3】 Being familiar with them not only helps you navigate the conversation with sensitivity but also enables you to establish a deeper connection by respecting the slight differences of the other person’s communication style.

Actually listening and connecting with someone is essential for a conversation. By providing your undivided attention, you convey respect and interest in what the other person has to say. 【4】 Ask follow-up questions to show that you value their insights. This depth of engagement lays the foundation for a more meaningful connection.

At the heart of successful small talk lies the authenticity (真实性) of your engagement. Authenticity fosters a sense of trust and connection, making the conversation more meaningful and memorable. Avoid the temptation to project an image or use scripted responses. 【5】 In the world of small talk, authenticity is the key that unlocks the door to deeper connections and more fulfilling interactions.

A．Instead, let your true self shine through.

B．Some accessible topics are great for small talk.

C．Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker.

D．Focus on understanding their viewpoints beyond simply hearing words.

E．The signals provide valuable insights into their emotions and intentions.

F．Small talk may be a gateway to building rich and meaningful relationships.

G．By expressing authentic curiosity, you make the other person feel seen and heard.

25、What do you think of women’s influence on us and our society? Is their influence great? In fact, women have social status and power, whose work ________ great changes to their communities, countries and even the world. As women of influence, their work is ________. But there are other women of influence whose roles are ________ important but often go ________ in social media The roles our grannies, moms, aunts, sisters, friends and teachers play in our ________ affect who we’ve grown to be. These great women set an example with great love, courage, strength and gentleness. They have made and ________ to make many sacrifices so that we can always go further and develop ________.

There are a lot of women in my life who have ________ me to grow into the woman I am today. The first and also the most important, my mother’s strength and ________ demonstrated me how to be strong and brave too. My memories of her still ________ me with great love and much inspiration.

My grandma told me how to ________ gracefully (优雅地) while continuing staying ________ with the world even when she had to stay home for her healthy problem. I have plenty of ________ with different ages that share my happiness and sorrows, ________ my strengths and understand my weaknesses. ________ the effect of all these women in my life I wouldn’t be the person I am at present. I’m really ________ for their wisdom, love and ________ in my life journey. I really hope that all the women of the world can live happily. You deeply ________ all the people that ________ with you each and every day. No matter what your ________ is, you are a great woman of effect.

【1】

A．calls for

B．results from

C．brings about

D．deals with

【2】

A．interesting

B．meaningful

C．endless

D．secret

【3】

A．rarely

B．equally

C．less

D．possibly

【4】

A．debatable

B．popular

C．unnoticed

D．different

【5】

A．lives

B．studies

C．success

D．intelligence

【6】

A．continued

B．promised

C．decided

D．attempted

【7】

A．naturally

B．freely

C．rapidly

D．healthily

【8】

A．persuaded

B．helped

C．expected

D．advised

【9】

A．courage

B．curiosity

C．sensitivity

D．determination

【10】

A．impress

B．confuse

C．fill

D．guard

【11】

A．act

B．dress

C．speak

D．age

【12】

A．satisfied

B．cautious

C．patient

D．connected

【13】

A．friends

B．followers

C．competitors

D．relatives

【14】

A．trust

B．prove

C．admire

D．increase

【15】

A．In spite of

B．Without

C．Through

D．In terms of

【16】

A．grateful

B．qualified

C．hungry

D．ready

【17】

A．company

B．guidance

C．protection

D．consideration

【18】

A．love

B．know

C．attract

D．influence

【19】

A．stay up

B．grow up

C．come into contact

D．make a deal

【20】

A．occupation

B．nationality

C．title

D．role

26、假如你是校英语俱乐部主席李华，计划下个月在全校开展一次英语演讲比赛，请你给Mr. Smith写一封英文电子邮件，邀请他担任本次比赛的评委，并询问他下周什么时候有空在学校大礼堂做一次关于演讲技巧的讲座。

注意：1.词数100左右

2. 可适当增加细节，已使行文连贯。

3. 邮件的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Mr. Smith,

I'm Li Hua, Chairman of the English Club of our school. ______________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Looking forward to your reply!

Yours,

Li Hua