昌吉州2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Despite years of receiving ________ from publishers, he persevered in his attempt to establish himself as a writer.

A．preference

B．intention

C．arrangement

D．rejection

2、It is some time since the two parties came into conflict with each other , and now leaders of both sides are _________ a settlement of the dispute.

A. consulting B. negotiating

C. promising   D. Reasoning

3、Different cultures have different ways of __________ their children.

A.disciplining B.marking C.understanding D.creating

4、Much disappointed as he is _______ in the job interview, he still keeps his confidence．

A．to have failed   B．failed

C．having failed D．failing

5、Nokia, _______ world’s largest mobile phone producer, is going to found _______ new research center in China.

A.a; a B.a; the C.the; the D.the; a

6、Though we are surrounded with modern technologies, we ______ easily feel lonely.

A.must B.ought to C.need D.can

7、There are many wonderful theme parks in America, _____ Disneyland in California is my favorite.

A．for which   B．with which

C．of which D．in which

8、He ____to the lab than he set out to do the experiment.

A.has no sooner got B.no sooner got C.will no sooner get D.had no sooner got

9、 It’s always cold in Zhejiang in winter, but it ____ be warm at times.

A. can B. may C. will D. might

10、As teenagers, sometimes we do need our parents’ guidance, especially______ social experiences．

A． by way of   B． as a result of

C． in place of   D． in terms of

11、— Thank you very much for giving me a hand when I was in trouble.

— Don’t mention it. I only did what anyone else _______ in my place.

A. must do B. could have done

C. would do   D. can have done

12、There is often disagreement on ____ is the better student. James or Celina?

A. who   B. what   C. that   D. whose

13、The factory used 65 percent of the raw materials, the rest of which ________ saved for other purposes.

A. is   B. are   C. was   D. were

14、Most of the educators are ________ providing more freedom to the teenagers, believing that it may make them more creative and independent.

A. in charge of   B. in search of

C. in favor of     D. in place of

15、Before leaving America, she _____ much of her furniture to friends and enjoyed letting them have the piece they had liked.

A.picked up B.gave away C.put down D.set aside

16、Only with a reasonable examination system _____ pick out _____ we think is qualified for the task.

A.we can; any who B.can we; whoever C.we can; anyone D.can we; who

17、Oh！I can feel something _____ up my leg！It must be an insect．

A．to climb B．climbing

C．climb   D．climbed

18、 The article written by the famous economist is really _______. None of us can understand it.

A. attractive   B. accessible

C. abstract   D. absolute

19、What will you do if the people ______ at the back of the hall have trouble hearing the speech?

A. sitting   B. sit

C. sat   D. to sit

20、Look! How much _______ Alice looks wearing her new show dress!

A. well   B. good C. better D. Best

21、The dodo is among the most famous extinct creatures, and_______for human-caused extinction events. Despite its bad name, and the fact that the species was alive during recorded human history, little is actually known about how this animal lived, looked, and behaved. A new study of the only known complete skeleton(骨架) from a single bird takes advantage of modern 3-D laser scanning(扫描) technology to open a new window into the life of this famous extinct bird.

The study was presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology in Estrel, Berlin. Leon Claessens, Associate Professor at the College of the Holy Cross, and lead researcher on the study said that, "the 3-D laser surface scans we made of the fragile dodo skeletons enable us to reconstruct how the dodo walked, moved and lived to a level of detail that has never been possible before. There are so many outstanding questions about the dodo bird that we can answer with this new knowledge."

A complete dodo skeleton, found by an amateur collector and barber, Etienne Thirioux, on the island of Mauritius between 1899 and 1917, has remained unstudied, even though it is the only complete dodo skeleton from a single individual bird known to exist. All other skeletons are incomplete combinations, meaning that they are gathered from more than one individual. In addition, Thirioux constructed a second, partially combined skeleton, which contains many bones that also belong to a single bird. "Being able to examine the skeleton of a single, individual dodo, which is not made up from as many individual birds as there are bones, as is the case in all those other combined skeletons, truly allows us to appreciate the way the dodo looked and see how tall or fat it really was," said Juilan Hume, of the Natural History Museum UK, a co-author on the study.

The scans were performed on site in Durban, South Africa, and allow examination of the biology of this mysterious extinct bird in detail for the first time. Using the newest digital tools and techniques, the scans provide an insight into how the flightless dodo may have developed its giant size, and how it walked and lived in its forest home. According to Kenneth Rijsdijk, a biologist from University of Amsterdam, “the skull of the dodo is so large and its mouth so strong that it is easy to understand that the earliest naturalists thought it was related to sharks and other birds of prey（猛禽）, rather than the pigeon family.”

【1】The underlined phrase “a poster child” in Para. 1 is closest in meaning to “   ”.

A. a typical example

B. an endangered animal

C. a child who puts up posters on the board

D. a child posted in a newspaper as an advertisement

【2】The researchers study the dodo skeleton to find out   .

A. ways to save the dodo

B. the dodo’s living habits

C. the bird’s natural habitat

D. the cause of the dodo’s extinction

【3】What is special about the dodo skeleton found by an amateur collector?

A. It is gathered from more than one individual.

B. It reminded unstudied between 1899 and 1917.

C. It is the only complete dodo skeleton from a single individual bird.

D. It can be examined with 3-D laser scanning technology.

【4】What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?

A. To call people’s attention to wildlife protection.

B. To criticize humans for the extinction events.

C. To introduce a new way of studying the dodo.

D. To give tips on how to study extinct creatures.

22、China’s historic 23-day Chang’e 5 mission has not only obtained precious rock and soil samples from the moon, but has also brought back a group of seeds that traveled the furthest in the nation’s agricultural and forestry histories. More than 30 kinds of seeds were placed inside Chang’e 5 spacecraft and orbited around the moon for about 15 days.

Scientists wished to check what would happen to the seeds after being exposed to extraterrestrial(地外的)forces in lunar orbit and also hoped they could develop beneficial mutations (突变). This mission offered good opportunities to scientists, which enabled them to deepen their studies on the effect of cosmic rays on the growth and evolution of life on Earth.

Space-based mutation breeding refers to the process of exposing seeds to forces such as micro gravity, vacuums and cosmic radiation during a spaceflight and then sending them back to Earth for further observation and planting. Researchers observe and examine several generations of plants grown from space-bred seeds and investigate their mutations—some are positive and desirable while others are negative. Those with positive mutations will be kept and analyzed, and will be introduced to farmers after their certification and approval.

Space breeding can generate mutations faster and more conveniently than ground-based experiments and can bring about some desirable traits that are otherwise hard to introduce. Compared with natural or conventionally bred types of plants, space-developed versions with positive mutations usually feature higher nutritional content, greater annual yields, shorter growth periods and better resistance to diseases and insect pests.

China conducted its first space breeding experiment in 1987. Since then, hundreds of kinds of seeds and seedlings have traveled with dozens of Chinese spaceships. Space breeding has helped to produce more than 200 new types of mutated plants in China that have been approved for large-scale cultivation, ranging from grains to vegetables and fruits. The Chang’e 5 robotic mission returned 1,731 grams of lunar rock and soil to Earth, marking a historic accomplishment 44 years after the last lunar substances were taken back.

【1】Why were the seeds placed inside Chang’e 5?

A．To pick out the fittest for mutations.

B．To understand extraterrestrial forces.

C．To study the intensity of cosmic rays.

D．To expose them to a special environment.

【2】What do we know about space-based mutation breeding?

A．It is not a time-consuming process.

B．Mutations develop in a random way.

C．It often brings about desirable effects.

D．Approval will be granted to mutated plants.

【3】What’s the author’s attitude toward space breeding?

A．Skeptical.

B．Cautious.

C．Objective.

D．Appreciative.

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

A．Space-bred Seeds Offer Great Chances

B．Chang’e 5 Returns with a Big Package

C．Plant Mutations Result in a Better Life

D．Seeds from Space Mark a New History

23、Europe is a fabulous destination for the first-time solo traveller. Here are some best places to visit in Europe as a solo traveller.

Bruges, Belgium

Picture-postcard perfect Bruges is a beautiful destination for those travelling alone in Europe. It is picturesque, safe, easy to get to and there are lots of things to do. As it is a small and walkable city, it is simple to navigate. Bruges is famous for its winding canals that lace their way through its perfectly preserved medieval centre, its magnificent Belfry, world-class museums and, of course, Belgian beer.

Brussels, Belgium

The Belgian capital is one of Europe’s liveliest cities. With just one day in Brussels, you can soak up its medieval architecture and stuff yourself silly with beer and tasty chocolate. On the eastern side of the city, old architecture gives way to modern skyscrapers, including the headquarters of the European Union. Lovers of cartoons should follow the Comic Strip Walk or visit the Belgian Comic Strip Centre.

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is a safe city to visit, even at night. However, as with any big city, take precautions and be aware of your surroundings. Also, Budapest is easy to navigate. The trams and buses are simple to use. Budapest has great hostels and hotels, world-class attractions and first-rate restaurants and pubs that won’t break the bank. As a solo traveller, you can find anything within your budget.

Cologne, Germany

For a German city with a rich historical legacy, visit Cologne. It is best known for the UNESCO-listed Cologne Cathedral, one of the greatest churches in Christendom. The other highlights of Cologne include the Old Town’s squares and buildings and its popular Chocolate Museum.

【1】Which of the following places will a fan of cartoon prefer?

A．Bruges, Belgium.

B．Brussels, Belgium.

C．Budapest, Hungary.

D．Cologne, Germany.

【2】What is special about travelling in Budapest alone?

A．Travelling there isn’t costly.

B．Travelling on its canals isn’t easy.

C．It has a medieval architecture.

D．It has a UNESCO-listed church.

【3】What do Brussels and Cologne have in common?

A．Tourists can enjoy delicious chocolate.

B．Tourists can drink beer in good quality.

C．They have world-class restaurants and pubs.

D．They have cathedrals in the city centres.

24、The king was to pass by a beggar’s small poor house and the man was excited, not because he was about to see the king but because the king was known to part with expensive jewels and huge sums of money when moved by sympathy.

He saw the king’s carriage just when a kind man was filling his begging bowl with uncooked rice. Pushing the man aside, he ran into the street, shouting praises of the king and the royal family.

The carriage stopped and the king beckoned to the beggar.

“Who are you?” he asked. “One of the most unfortunate of your people,” said the beggar. “Poverty sits on my doorstep and follows me about like a dog. I haven’t eaten since yesterday afternoon!” “Have you nothing for your king except great sorrow?” said the ruler, putting out his hand. “Give me something.” The beggar, astonished, carefully picked up 5 grains of rice from his bowl and laid them on the king’s outstretched palm. The king drove away. The beggar’s disappointment was great. He complained and cursed the king again and again for his miserliness.

When he returned home in the evening he found a bag of rice on the floor. “Some generous soul has been here,” he thought and took out a handful of rice from the bag. To his astonishment, there was a small piece of gold in it. He realized then that the bag had been sent by the king. He emptied the rice on the floor, feeling sure there would be more gold pieces in it, and he was right. He found 5, one for each grain of rice he had given the king.

“It is not the king who has been miserly,” thought the man, sadly. “If I had been generous and given him the whole bowl of rice, I would have been a rich man today.”

【1】From the passage, we know that the king___________.

A. was a kind man B. was arrogant

C. was a miserly man D. was very young

【2】Why did the king ask the beggar for something according to the text?

A. Because he was poor than the beggar.

B. Because he wanted to make the beggar even poorer.

C. Because he had nothing to eat.

D. Because he wanted to give something to the beggar in return.

【3】The real reason why the beggar got only five gold pieces is that________.

A. he complained and cursed the king again and again

B. the king was only generous to rich people

C. the king wanted to punish him severely

D. he himself was miserly

25、Mary uses a walking stick. Benjamin recently learned how to walk. Mary is 99. Benjamin is 2. The neighbors may seem like _________friends, but during the pandemic (疫情), they formed a unique _________at the fence between their houses in Minneapolis.

“Benjamin just turned 2 years old. We’ve been _________with Mary long before he was born,” Benjamin’s mom, Sarah Olson said. They didn’t see Mary much, _________last year when the COV1D-19 pandemic _________and the family had to stay home, Mary was someone they could _________—outside.

During the pandemic, the Olsons _________played in their yard, and Mary would be in hers. Benjamin would _________Mary when he saw her in the yard and they would play games. There's a 97-year _________gap, but Benjamin doesn’t see it.

“She’s just Mary, or ‘Mimi’,” Sarah said. “We’re inside and he’ll go, ‘Mimi? Mimi?’ and we'll go outside and ____________Mary. Then Mary will call out, ‘Hey Benjamin!’ How ____________a scene it is!”

For Mary, who was completely ____________during the pandemic, a friend was just what she needed. It seems Mary has ____________a childlike spirit with Benjamin, playing with bubbles and even water guns.

More than a year after they first started ____________together, Benjamin and Mary still ____________each other's company. Benjamin and Mary's friendship has ____________so many because people like to see relationships form so ____________for young people and elderly people. “We didn't have to work on it at all; it just ____________,” Sarah said.

“Friendship can be ____________in so many different ways. I’m really happy they’ve developed this friendship, ” she said. “It is such a rewarding ____________for both of them.”

【1】

A．unfaithful

B．unlikely

C．close

D．special

【2】

A．bond

B．habit

C．belief

D．impression

【3】

A．strangers

B．friends

C．neighbors

D．relatives

【4】

A．but

B．so

C．because

D．or

【5】

A．continued

B．ended

C．hit

D．faded

【6】

A．visit

B．see

C．recognize

D．invite

【7】

A．seldom

B．often

C．once

D．never

【8】

A．talk about

B．make room for

C．tend to

D．run over to

【9】

A．age

B．culture

C．generation

D．knowledge

【10】

A．look into

B．look through

C．look after

D．look for

【11】

A．strange

B．familiar

C．sweet

D．awkward

【12】

A．different

B．forgotten

C．independent

D．alone

【13】

A．rediscovered

B．broken

C．understood

D．accepted

【14】

A．chatting

B．playing

C．working

D．learning

【15】

A．ignore

B．imagine

C．miss

D．enjoy

【16】

A．amused

B．shocked

C．touched

D．puzzled

【17】

A．naturally

B．quickly

C．obviously

D．normally

【18】

A．remained

B．changed

C．mattered

D．happened

【19】

A．established

B．spoiled

C．betrayed

D．improved

【20】

A．coincidence

B．experience

C．practice

D．lesson

26、假设你是Li Hua，昨天是你18岁的生日，请根据下列要点，用英语写一篇日记。

要点：

1．简要描述庆祝生日的时间、地点、方式和参加对象；

2．描述让你最感动的一个场景；

3．最后写出你的感受。

注意：

1．内容积极向上，语意连贯，结构完整。词数120左右；

2．不能写成诗歌形式；不能使用具体的人名和地名；

3．开头已给出，不计入总词数。

March 20, 2014 Fine

Yesterday was my 18th birthday．_______________________________________________