白山2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Tom prefers ________ outdoors to ________ TV at home.

A．to play; watch

B．play; watching

C．playing; watching

D．playing; watch

2、—Do you like cooking, Peter?

— ________. Lucki1y I've never had to worry about it.

A．Never mind

B．Not really

C．I am afraid so

D．You said it

3、__________ you form a bad habit, it’s very difficult to get rid of it.

A.Once B.As C.While D.Where

4、________ in the office had made a mistake, and the firm regretted causing the customers inconvenience.

A．None

B．Anyone

C．One

D．Someone

5、There are occasions ________ backpackers are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere.

A．when

B．where

C．which

D．that

6、I think it is where they got the money that counts ________ what they did with it.

A．rather than

B．other than

C．more than

D．or rather

7、He hasn’t decided _____ he will go abroad next year.

A. whether   B. when

C. where   D. why

8、Next door to ours ,who seem to have settled in this community for quite a long time．

A． arc living a black couple

B． arc a black couple living

C． live a black couple

D． do a black couple live

9、How elegant and attractive our teacher is today!

—Yes. The red dress ____ her hidden beauty.

A. brings out B. takes out

C. lets out  D. gives out

10、Nowadays, within a short walk along a busy street, you are ________ to find a chain store ________—a fast-food restaurant, a bakery, or a supermarket.

A. probable; some kinds   B. unlikely; some kind of

C. likely; of some kind   D. possible; some kind of

11、   the duty of taking good care of my parents, I have decided to work in Quanzhou, which is close to my hometown.

A. To consider   B. Considering

C. Considered    D. To have considered

12、Seeing the ________ of my daughter playing with other kids on the beach, I felt so happy.

A．scene

B．scenery

C．view

D．sight

13、Most colleges now offer first-year students a course specially ________ to help them to succeed academically.

A．designed

B．designing

C．to design

D．being designed

14、I know the student, ________ is helping an old lady.

A．which

B．who

C．whose

D．that

15、The latest survey, ____ by the foreign company, found that more than 12% teenagers wanted to work as pilots.

A．to be conducted

B．conducted

C．being conducted

D．having conducted

16、The pipes have oil or water, which is heated and sent to the storage tank until   to produce electricity.

A. needed   B. needing

C. to need   D. having needed

17、The two parties have reached a ________agreement to solve this dispute. A long-term solution hasn’t been found.

A. sensitive   B. tentative

C. active   D. creative

18、Instead of blaming the child who had broken the window, she gave him a _____ smile and let him go.

A.tolerant B.grateful C.cautious D.wild

19、I like the cartoon ______has a happy ending and makes me________ .

A.which; to laugh B.that; to laugh C.what; laugh D.that; laugh

20、The village isn’t ________ it used to be and the life we were used to _____ greatly since 1992.

A. what , has changed B. that, changed C. what, changed D. that , changing

21、There are stories about two U．S . presidents，Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren，which attempt to explain the American English term OK．We don’t know if either story is true，but they are both interesting．

The first explanation is based on the fact that President Jackson had very little education．In fact，he had difficulty reading and writing．When important papers came to Jackson，he tried to read them and then had his assistants explain what they said．If he approved of a paper．he would write“all correct”on it．The problem was that he didn’t know how to spell．So what he really wrote was“ol korekt”．After a while，he shortened that term to“OK”．

The second explanation is based on the place where President Van Buren was born，Kinderhook，New York．Van Bnren’s friends organized a club to help him become President They caned the club the Old Kinderhook Club，and anyone who supported Van Buren was called“OK”．

【1】The author ________

A．believes both of the stories

B．doesn’t believe a word of the stories

C．is not sure whether the stories are true

D．is telling the stories just for fun

【2】According to the passage，President Jackson ________

A．couldn’t draw up any documents at all

B．didn’t like to read important papers by himself

C．often had his assistants sign documents for him

D．wasn’t good at reading，writing or spelling

【3】According to the first story, the term “OK”

A．was approved of by President Jackson

B．was the title of some Official documents

C．was first used by President Jackson

D．was an old way to spell“all correct’’

【4】According to the second story，the term‘‘OK”

A．was the short way to say‘‘old Kinderhook Club”

B．meant the place where President Van Buren was born

C．was the name of Van Buren’s club

D．was used to call Van Buren’s supporters in the election

22、17-year-old Dasia Taylor was named one of 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS), the nation’s most famous Science and math competition for high school seniors.

Dasia’s sutures (缝合线) work by changing color if the patients’ pH level changes, indicating an infection. pH is one of the most common parts of wound healing, Dasia said. It changes very quickly, so it’s one of the fastest ways to recognize infection.

So, she started experimenting with root vegetables. “I found that beet changed color at the perfect pH point,” says Taylor. “That’s perfect for an infected wound. And so, I was like, ‘Oh, okay. So beet is where it’s at’.” Beet provided the perfect dye for her invention, changing from bright red to dark purple when a surgical wound becomes infected. After more than a year of research, Taylor is working on getting her sutures patented.

She imagines these sutures being used in developing countries where they can save lives and money. “The goal of my project is to reduce the number of deadly surgical site infections in developing countries because developing countries suffer from the most number of deaths due to surgical site infections,” she said. “I was like there is no way that that should be happening. The equity part of my brain and all the work that I do around equity was like ‘That shouldn’t be happening. They should have the resources to save their citizens in their country.’ So, my goal is to work on that and make sure that it can actually discover those types of infections and stuff.” After graduation, Dasia hopes to attend Howard University, study political science and finally become a lawyer.

【1】How can a patient quickly know if a wound is infected?

A．By observing the pH test paper.

B．Through the doctors’ examination.

C．By looking at sutures’ color changing.

D．By observing how the wound changes.

【2】What did Dasia discover in her experiment?

A．Beet has the same pH level.

B．Beet can change color at different times.

C．Beet therapy is good for wound healing.

D．Beet can be used to help her with the invention.

【3】What can we learn about Dasia?

A．She has won the invention patent.

B．She became the winner of the Regeneron STS.

C．She made contributions to surgical infection recognition.

D．She helped save lots of lives and money in developing countries.

【4】What will Dasia’s future career probably involve?

A．Medical and health work.

B．Medical device development.

C．Something about the legal aid.

D．Medical and science research.

23、When it comes to historical Italian coffee, you cannot help but talk of Venice. It is in this city that the tradition of coffee was born, and then spread to the rest of Italy.

Caffè Florian

Caffè Florian was founded in 1720. From then on, this elegant building has been characterized by its exclusive products and guests: here, noblemen, politicians and intellectuals would meet. Today, the café is an important cultural center where exhibitions are organized. But it remains an ideal place for tourists who simply want to enjoy an espresso sitting at a little table in the heart of Venice, a few steps from the Grand Canal.

Gran Caffè Quadri

Also in St. Mark’s Square, there is another historic café that since 1775 has earned an important place among the many.Gran Caffè Quadri represents the memory of centuries in the twilight(晚期) of the Republic of Venice, and the birth of the modern age, and the secrets of the famous people who sat in its halls. Even today, Gran Caffè Quadri is a favorite of actors and directors attending the Venice Film Festival.

Harry’s Bar

More recent, but equally fascinating, is the story of Harry’s Bar, opened in 1931 and declared a national monument in 2001. Built from an old warehouse close to Piazza San Marco, Harry’s Bar owes its name and existence to the American student Harry Pickering. This is not strictly a coffee bar, but inside intellectuals, artists, writers such as Arturo Toscanini, Guglielmo Marconi, Charlie Chaplin, all spent time.

Caffè La Calcina

Moving to the southern limit of the city, in the ancient neighborhood called Le Zattere, we will find Caffè La Calcina, another important spot that was a meeting place for artists and writers in the early 1900s. The place is now a bar and restaurant called La Piscina, in memory of the bathhouse with a pool that used to be there.

【1】Where would you go if you are interested in cultural evens?

A．Caffè Florian.

B．Gran Caffè Quadri.

C．Harry’s Bar.

D．Caffè La Calcina.

【2】Harry’s Bar was named after_________.

A．Piazza San Marco

B．an old warehouse

C．Arturo Toscanini

D．an American student

【3】What do the cafés have in common?

A．They were popular among celebrities.

B．They are on the decline nowadays.

C．They are located in St.Mark’s Square.

D．They were built from old houses.

24、As is often the case, when we wake up feeling sleepy and with dark circles under eyes, many of us often make a decision: “I’m going to bed earlier tomorrow!” we are so determined. 【1】 We are still absorbed in what we are doing without realizing it is already too late the next day. This behavior is called “bedtime procrastination” (睡眠拖延症), and results from lack of self-control and our body clock.

【2】 According to a study carried out by a group of health psychologists, 53 percent of the 2,400 participants said they didn’t follow their sleep schedule, delaying it at least twice a week. They delayed bedtime because they couldn’t stop doing other trivial things (琐事), which were keeping them up in the first place.

People who generally have trouble resisting temptations (诱惑) and following their intentions firmly are also more likely to delay going to bed. They find it hard to control themselves. 【3】 Our body clock also plays an important role when it comes to bedtime. Those who get up late are more likely to postpone their bedtime than those who wake early every morning. Night owls would go to bed late at the very beginning of the weekday, even though they had to get up early for work and school. 【4】

Therefore, if we want to cure our bedtime procrastination, the intention to go to bed earlier is not enough. 【5】 We should have a clear understanding that bedtime procrastination is a big problem. The choices we make could turn out to be pretty important for our health.

A．Bedtime procrastination is a common problem.

B．It will have extreme effect on our health sooner or later.

C．Yet, lack of self-control is not the only thing to blame.

D．Unfortunately, chances are that we don’t stick to our promise.

E．It’s their special body clock that plays a part in delaying their bedtime.

F．Biological processes need to support this intention.

G．So we just need to take action to change our sleep model.

25、Economy rebounding after drop

China's economy experienced a sharp decline in the first quarter due to disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, but major economic indicators improved substantially in March, indicating the country's recovery has gained a firmer footing, officials and economists said on Friday.

Supportive government policies are expected to intensify in the coming quarters to expand ________ demand by stimulating investment and consumption as the global spread of the virus may bring more headwinds to the world's second-largest economy.

China's GDP in the first quarter ________ by 6.8 percent from a year earlier, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.

________ it remains unclear whether the government will still set a GDP growth target for the year, economists said China's policy priority for the next step needs to focus on stimulating demand and stabilizing employment to ________ a sustainable economic recovery.

More proactive fiscal policies and more accommodative monetary policies are needed to prevent the economy from experiencing a second wave of ________ caused by the global economic downturn amid the COVID-19 outbreak, they added.

The country's industrial production shrank by 8.4 percent year-on-year(与上年同期相比) in the first quarter, but the decline narrowed from a 13.5 percent drop in the first two months, according to the NBS.

Fixed-asset investment, which includes infrastructure and real estate investment, declined by 16.1 percent year-on-year during the first quarter, compared with a 24.5 percent plunge in the first two months.

The outbreak created a severe ________ to the country's economy in the first quarter, but major economic ________ rebounded in March and the country's economic performance will improve further in the second quarter, NBS spokesman Mao Shengyong said at a news ________ in Beijing on Friday.

The government will ________ policy support to expand domestic demand by increasing effective investment and releasing consumption ________. More tax relief and financial aid will be offered to businesses to help them ________ production and make it through the difficult times, Mao said.

The Chinese stock market rose on Friday with the benchmark(基准) Shanghai Composite Index(综合指标) up by 0.66 percent to close at 2,838.49 points as the first-quarter economic shrink was ________ in line with investors' expectations.

Lian Ping, chief economist at Zhixin Investment, said the government needs to intensify policy support to prevent the economy from suffering one more time from the global economic downturn and possible collapse of ________ demand.

Chinese companies, including exporters, have seen an increase in ________ of orders. While most large enterprises have started production again, according to NBS calculations, many smaller companies are still struggling to go back to work under rising financial difficulties and ________ shortages.

"As overseas demand is shrinking dramatically, China's policy focus in the future should be on expanding domestic demand, and consumption is the most important area. More favorable policies are needed to stimulate consumption in durable goods including houses and automobiles," Lian said.

【1】A.social B.overseas C.agricultural D.domestic

【2】A.increased B.contrasted C.expanded D.contracted

【3】A.However B.Since C.While D.Because

【4】A.facilitate B.govern C.restrain D.transform

【5】A.outbreaks B.disruptions C.pandemics D.benefits

【6】A.blow B.recovery C.mobility D.resilience

【7】A.measures B.implications C.indicators D.symbols

【8】A.agency B.conference C.reporter D.exposure

【9】A.make up B.step up C.cover up D.bring up

【10】A.order B.accommodation C.potential D.implementation

【11】A.expand B.inspect C.evaluate D.resume

【12】A.broadly B.specifically C.initially D.elaborately

【13】A.internal B.external C.supply D.food

【14】A.alternatives B.applications C.cancellations D.complaints

【15】A.management B.fund C.supervision D.labor

26、假如你是李华，你的笔友是美国明尼苏达州明尼唐卡中学的学生Tom，你将代表你们学校将招募他们学校的一批学生到中国进行游学活动。请用英语给他写一封邀请信，信的内容如下：

1．写信的目的

2．准备的一些游学活动：

（1）参加天安门公众演讲；

（2）专访清华北大学子；

（3）去游览长城；

（4）进行一些城市任务。

3．游学活动结束后到你家做客，进一步体验中国的生活方式。

4．希望通过游学活动增进对中国的了解

注意：1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3．参考词汇：游学活动the study tour   招募recruit;