宁波2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、For many seniors in some universities, the final year can be an unpleasant experience, _________ that ends campus romance.

A. it B. that C. one   D. what

2、Chairman Xi Jinping has proposed a road map for Belt and Road Initiative, ________ he provided a comprehensive vision of how it could contribute to the world development in general.

A. which   B. as

C. when   D. where

3、Let’s take steps to stop ________ natural resources at such an alarming speed.

A．depleting

B．enriching

C．conserving

D．supplying

4、—Do you think the Internet provides us with ________ information?

—Not really. Some is not believable.

A．useful

B．regular

C．universal

D．reliable

5、We can broaden our horizons through _________ to new things.

A. hazard B. exposure   C. recreation  D. vapor

6、This house in Tokyo, known as House NA, is completely _______. Everything indoors is exposed to neighbors and passersby.

A．abundant

B．luxurious

C．addictive

D．transparent

7、The squirrel was lucky that it just missed ________.

A．catching

B．to be caught

C．being caught

D．to catch

8、It is reported that many a new house _____ at present in the flood-stricken area.

A. are being built B. have been built

C. will be built D. is being built

9、I ________ that he was brighter than average.

A．convinced

B．was convinced

C．was convincing

10、During my trip to Guilin, ________ impressed me most was ________ the view was really breathtaking there.

A．that; what

B．that; because

C．what; that

D．what; because

11、Some students are ________ for their impolite and rude attitude towards others.

A．blamed

B．blaming

C．to be blamed

D．to blame

12、Living and working with others can sometimes be _______, and humor makes this easier.

A．complicated

B．cruel

C．amused

D．essential

13、 What she is addicted ________ her feel better temporarily and reduces the pain of separation.

A. to making  B. makes  C. to makes D. to make

14、The greatest mystery of all is ________ caused the Maya to abandon most of their great cities.

A．what

B．where

C．when

D．which

15、Michelle, a Kenyan student majoring in Chinese herbs, found it ________ understood.

A．easy

B．easily

C．to be easy

D．being easy

16、Being an assistant director can be a ________ job in that it grants your the opportunity to not only learn how to shoot a movie but also meet some established actors and actresses occasionally.

A．reassuring

B．rewarding

C．refreshing

D．renewing

17、He was very angry and I can still remember the way _____ he spoke to me.

A.how B.that C.what D.which

18、Not only _______ money for them, but also we should help them rebuild their home.

A.we should raise B.should we raise C.we raise D.should raise we

19、We didn’t know you were in trouble at that time, otherwise we ________ you a hand.

A．gave

B．had given

C．would give

D．would have given

20、China Daily is ________ a newspaper; it can also help us to improve our English.

A. less than  B. rather than  C. more than  D. other than

21、We treated them _______ dignity and respect.

A．by

B．to

C．for

D．with

22、_______ the occupied city, thousands of soldiers devoted their lives to fighting with the enemy.

A．Liberating

B．Liberated

C．To liberate

D．Having liberated

23、The firefighter rushed into the building, only ______ that a kid set off the alarm accidentally.

A．informing

B．to inform

C．to be informed

D．informed

24、Technology makes________possible that millions more people have been able to experience a digital version of the world-famous painting.

A．it

B．this

C．that

D．one

25、Health care workers are at the risk of getting infectious diseases because of their ________ to patients.

A．exposure

B．discrimination

C．guidance

D．response

26、In the coming decade, space agencies and private space companies like Space X are planning to build a base on the Moon and Mars. While scientists are already building rockets for the journey, for long-term human settlements on either of them, astronauts will need fuel to carry out daily activities. Many have already proposed hydrogen（氢气）as a possible solution. But a group of scientists is working on turning CO2 from the atmosphere into jet fuel. As Mars is rich in CO2 and the lunar surface has a high concentration of CO2, it offers a possible solution.

For now, though, the team of scientists at Oxford University is focusing on making jet fuel for the aviation （航空的） industry. As the aviation industry contributes over 900 million tons of CO2 every year, to battle climate change, it is necessary to tum the tide. So far aviation scientists have tried to use different other energy sources like electricity to fly. But such flights are limited to short distances. For long-distance flights, there is no alternative yet.

The concept of turning CO2 into jet fuel is not new. What Oxford researchers propose is adding a cheap iron-based catalyst （催化剂） and hydrogen to turn CO2 into liquid fuel. As the process would not involve using fossil fuel, it will make the industry carbon neutral.

The researchers tested the new catalyst in a small reaction lab at 300° Celsius and at 10 times the air pressure at sea level. The entire process took 20 hours and turned 38 percent of CO2 into new chemicals. About 48 percent of the chemicals were jet fuel hydrocarbon and the rest were other by-products that can be used in the production of plastic.

Professor Peter Edwards, one of the lead scientists in the project, said the new method could be scaled up in two to three years to produce jet fuel in large quantities. If the Oxford University project can be scaled up, it could attract Elon Musk's attention. A similar method can be used to produce water and fuel enough to light a colony on Mars and the Moon.

【1】Why does the author mention the settlements on Mars?

A．To celebrate the achievements of Space X.

B．To present a debate on space exploration.

C．To introduce a new approach to exploiting CO2.

D．To stress the difficulty of doing daily activities in space.

【2】What problem does the aviation industry face?

A．Electricity is being priced too high.

B．Renewable resources are not powerful enough.

C．The quality of traditional jet fuel is not satisfying.

D．Climate change affects long-distance fights.

【3】What do we know about the method Oxford researchers tested?

A．It is cost-saving and efficient.

B．It can be used to recycle plastic.

C．It is complex and time-consuming.

D．It can deal with half of the chemicals.

【4】What will the researchers do next?

A．Help leading airlines to adjust their flights.

B．Persuade Elon Musk to invest in the project.

C．Cut back the by-products of the experiment.

D．Make the new fuel economically practicable.

27、   The other day, my friend Jane was invited to a 40th birthday party. The time printed on the invitation was 7:30pm. Jane went off with her husband, expecting a merry evening of wine, food, and song.

By 9:45, everybody was having great fun, but no food had appeared. Jane and David were restless. Other guests began whispering that they, too, were starving. But no one wanted to leave, just in case some food was about to appear. By 11:00, there was still no food, and everyone was completely off their heads. Jane and David left hungry and angry.

Their experience suggests that the words in the printed invitations need to be made clearer. Everyone reads and understands the invitations differently. Most of us would agree that 6:30 -8:30pm means drinks only, go out to dinner afterwards; 8:00pm or 8:30pm means possible dinner, but 9:30pm and any time thereafter means no food, eat beforehand, roll up late.

But this is not always the case. If asked to a students' party at 6:30pm, it is normal for guests not to appear before midnight, if at all, and no one cares. Being the first to arrive - looking eager - is social death. When my mother is asked to a party for 6:30, she likes to be there, if not on time, then no later than seven. My age group (late thirties) falls somewhere between the two, but because we still think we’re young, we're probably closer to student-time than grown-up time.

The accepted custom at present is confusing, sometimes annoying, and it often means you may go home hungry, but it does lend every party that precious element (成分) of surprise.

【1】The underlined words “off their heads” probably mean_________________.

A.tired B.crazy C.curious D.hopeless

【2】Jane and David’s story is used to show that_________________.

A.party-goers usually get hungry at parties

B.party invitations can be confusing

C.people should ask for food at parties

D.birthday parties for middle-aged people are dull

【3】According to the writer, people in their late thirties_______________________.

A.are likely to arrive late for a party B.care little about the party time

C.haven't really grown up yet D.like surprises at parties

28、Mya Le Thai is a scientist studying at the University of California, Irvine. She recently discovered a process that may result in batteries that last forever. Thai said she had been discouraged that the batteries for her wireless devices degrade. Over time, they fail to charge fully.

Thai did not like to have keep her wireless laptop connected to an electrical outlet. She decided to do something about that problem.

At first, she and her team thought about inventing a new battery. But as they experimented, Thai discovered something that might permit lithium-ion(锂离子) batteries to last forever. Lithium-ion batteries power most wireless devices. Over time, the batteries lose the ability to hold a charge. Most of these batteries have a life span of about 7,000 charging cycles before they die.

One of the reasons lithium-ion batteries degrade is their use of nanowires(纳米线) to carry electricity. Nanowires are extremely thin. A human hair is thousands of times thicker, for example. Nanowires are extremely efficient carriers of electricity, which makes them useful in batteries. But Thai said their thinness also makes them weak. "Nanowires break over time," she said. "That's why they lose capacity."

But, Thai had a theory: The nanowires might last longer if covered with a material. She and the team tested her theory. The team tried many coverings for the wires. PMMA was one of them. The nanowires were coated with PMMA and cycled through charges 200,000 times. The PMMA coated nanowires showed no evidence of damage. The results suggest that batteries could last forever, without losing charging ability.

Thai hopes to continue her research to understand why this material works so well and to see if any other material could create better results.

"It's kind of cool," she said. "I'm really glad people are showing interest in my work and not just in the work itself, but also in technology and energy."

【1】What caused Thai to do research on the batteries?

A. Weak power of the batteries   B. Her preference for batteries

C. Inconvenient use of batteries   D. Her habit to use her computer

【2】What’s the disadvantage of lithium-ion batteries?

A. They have a certain service life   B. They need charging very often

C. They are not quite dependable   D. They are easy to break down

【3】Why did Thai try covering the nanowires with a certain material?

A. To make them thicker   B. To carry more electricity

C. To make them safer to use   D. To protect them from being damaged

【4】What can be a suitable title for the text?

A. All Batteries Would Be Replaced By Long-Last Ones

B. Lithium-ion Batteries Might Come to an End

C. Batteries That Last Forever Could Be Near

D. Batteries Would Work Without Recharging

29、Sarah Park has known about the effect of music on the brain since a young age. The 13-year-old, who has been playing violin since she was 4, says she noticed its positive effect on those around her, especially her grandmother, who suffered from a mental health illness.

Now, Sarah Park, the middle-schooler hopes to use music therapy (疗法) to help others struggling with mental health. Her invention, Spark Care+, earned her the title of America's Top Young Scientist at the 3M Young Scientist Challenge on October 19, 2021. “I was pretty shocked when they announced my name as the grand prize winner,” Park said. “I am excited and thrilled with what's to come next with Spark Care+.”

Spark Care+ requires participants to respond to a series of questions based on the Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale, designed to assess the person's mental state. The device's inbuilt sensors record vital mental health indicators, such as heart rate and blood pressure. Spark Care+ 's AI (Artificial Intelligence) component analyzes the information and recommends the appropriate music to help lift the participant's spirits. It also monitors its impact on the listener.

In addition to being an inventor, Park is also a musical prodigy (天才) who has won several violin competitions, including the Florida state championship. She also plays the piano and is a math champion. The teen aspires to be an innovator and researcher in the medical field using technology and robotics. Her advice to other young scientists? “Dream big, ask questions, and anything is possible.”

Now in its 14th year, the 3M Young Scientist Challenge is an annual national competition that invites students in grades 5-8 to find a unique solution to an everyday problem. In addition to the well-renowned title of “America's Top Young Scientist”, the grand prize winner receives a special guidance of a 3M scientist, a $25, 000 cash prize, and a special destination trip. The second and third place winners each receive $1, 000 in prize money and a special destination trip.

【1】What is the function of the AI component in Spark Care+?

A．To analyze problems quickly and accurately.

B．To choose the right music for the participants.

C．To encourage participants to interact better.

D．To cure participants with appropriate music.

【2】What does the underlined word “aspires” in paragraph 4 mean?

A．Argues.

B．Bets.

C．Desires.

D．Tends.

【3】What is the main idea of the text?

A．An inventor becomes famous for her invention.

B．A little girl has a gift for music and medicine.

C．A young scientist stands out in a competition.

D．A teenager's music therapy won the grand prize.

【4】Where is the text probably taken from?

A．A news report.

B．A science textbook.

C．A competition guide.

D．A psychology magazine.

30、Life is full of decisions. You may not realize the vast number of choices you face each day. Some choices are simple, like what to wear. But others are more ________: deciding which friend to go out with or whether to go out at all. Life’s most difficult decisions ________ choosing a university, a career and a husband or wife.

For some people, decision-making comes pretty easily. ________ others, indecision (犹豫不决) is a serious problem that can stop them dead.

Think about the last time you went to a coffee shop. Ordering your coffee should have been a simple task, but it probably ________ at least four decisions. Your ________ today has more opportunities, more choices and more options than ever before! Thirty-one ice cream flavors, 30-screen movie theaters, 300 cable channels and 3,000 songs on an iPod all ________ one thing—a more complicated life. The more choices you have, the harder it is to decide.

Indecisiveness leads to negative ________.Hesitation in buying sale items results in paying more later. Indecision can ________ result in missed opportunities. Boss may notice ________ and give an important project to someone more eager. Family, friends and coworkers may get tired of waiting for your decisions.

Not making a decision means you allow ________ to be made for you—choices that you yourself might not like. Increased stress can result.

There are many reasons why people struggle with decisions. Some people fear others’ opinions, and they worry that someone may be ________ by their decision. Others fear the consequences of a wrong choice. This prevents them from making any choice at all. Still others ________ about finding the perfect choice. ________, there’s no perfect choice. Every option has its pros and cons.

The good news is that with each decision you make, the ________ does get easier. And best of all... You’ll soon learn to trust yourself and your ________.

【1】

A．appealing

B．inviting

C．challenging

D．surprising

【2】

A．include

B．exclude

C．handle

D．risk

【3】

A．As for

B．Regardless of

C．Instead of

D．But for

【4】

A．acquired

B．required

C．made

D．inquired

【5】

A．life

B．work

C．entertainment

D．recreation

【6】

A．look forward to

B．make up for

C．add up to

D．break away with

【7】

A．convenience

B．attitude

C．outlook

D．consequences

【8】

A．besides

B．also

C．furthermore

D．otherwise

【9】

A．hesitation

B．perseverance

C．willingness

D．personality

【10】

A．opportunities

B．freedoms

C．choices

D．opinions

【11】

A．satisfied

B．disappointed

C．favored

D．excited

【12】

A．ensure

B．relax

C．figure

D．stress

【13】

A．In fact

B．As though

C．By chance

D．Once again

【14】

A．shade

B．combination

C．miscalculation

D．process

【15】

A．circumstances

B．visions

C．decisions

D．confidences

31、A few years ago, I was working in a small office. I noticed that even though the size of the organization was not huge, we often worked in our different teams.

One particular week, I decided I wanted to make people smile but I wanted to do it 【1】 (secret). So one evening I wrote up some quotes that had inspired me over the years. The next morning, I went to work early and 【2】 (张贴) them up by the sinks and mirrors in the office restrooms. Maybe someone else would enjoy the quotes 【3】 (如同我一样) I had. And perhaps it 【4】 (may) just freshen their day.

For the next few months, some of the quotes 【5】 (take) down. But I noticed that a couple remained. Eventually, I finished out my contact 【6】 that organization, but I’d still often get emails from my former boss and teammates.

A few months ago, I was invited to reunion with my 【7】 (同事) . 【8】 I no longer worked in this office, I had really enjoyed 【9】 (work) with my team and was happy to see them again. Towards the end of the event, I went to the bathroom and found a quote that I 【10】 (write) two and half years earlier was still up in the same spot by the mirror. It reads: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but seeing with new eyes” ——Marcle Proust.

32、Teens报社向中学生征文, 主题是 “十年后的我”, 请根据下列要求和你的想象完 成短文.

1、家庭 2、工作 3、业余生活

注意:1 、词数100左右;

2、可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;

3.开头语已为你写好（不计人总词数）

I often imagine what my life will be like in the future.

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