宿州2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、It never occurred to me_____ she could complete the task in such a short time.

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

2、She ______ someone, so I nodded to her and went away.

A.phoned B.had phoned

C.was phoning D.has phoned

3、Can we stop the ______ of the world’s deserts and save the land that man depends so much on?

A.loss B.heat C.spread D.defence

4、Many people believe cloning is________nature but I think it is a way of helping nature.

A．beneath

B．far from

C．ahead of

D．against

5、--- ____ busy schoolwork, the children also have to take arts, music and sports classes in    their free time.

--- I wonder what they will become.

A．Rather than

B．Owing to

C．Apart from

D．Expect for

6、 The joy of living comes from ______ we put into living.

A. what   B. that C. where D. How

7、How about a trip to the beach？  I will ask Tom  to go with us.

A.You have my word! B.Sorry，I'm occupied.

C.Rather! D.Are you kidding？

8、Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach to educating their children compared with ________ of their parents.

A. those   B. one   C. that   D. it

9、— What’s wrong? You look really stressed out.

—I ________ the whole week preparing for my graduation paper.

A.work B.have worked

C.have been working D.worked

10、—I can’t think why he ______ so angry. I meant no offence.

—It’s typical of him to be sensitive.

A. should have been   B. must have been

C. might have been   D. can have been

11、I ______ for over 40 minutes, but my food still isn’t ready.

A．am waiting

B．have been waiting

C．was waiting

D．had waited

12、______ from a real event, the Climbers tells the story of the first Chinese team to conquer Mount Everest in 1960.

A.Adapting B.To adapt C.Having adapted D.Adapted

13、—Come on，Kitty.

—Oh, good heavens! Both my legs are nearly to give out. I_______ for hours like a dog.

A.have been walking B.had walked C.was walking D.walked

14、They’d won 12 ______ games before they lost.

A．vivid

B．straight

C．typical

D．flexible

15、It is the bus driver who should ______ the safety of the passengers.

A. answer for   B. search for   C. stand for   D. go for

16、Born into a family with three brothers，David was ________ to value the sense of sharing.

A. brought up   B. turned down

C. looked after   D. held back

17、An interviewee should be good at grasping every opportunity _____he is supposed to show his best self to others.

A.when B.where C.that D.which

18、Afraid __________? This type of anxiety can deeply disturb people’s enjoyment of social relationships.

A. of laughing at     B. to be laughed at

C. of being laughed at D. to laugh at

19、Colors like green can ________ a sense of life and quietness to people.

A．acquire

B．remark

C．investigate

D．convey

20、--- I’m sorry. I think I am not fit for the job. I don’t handle pressure too well.

--- Oh, I can’t believe it. You know , that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s

    I’d describe myself.

A. what   B. how   C. which   D. why

21、   Christa Barfield of Germantown starts each day by drinking a cup of hot tea. When she lifts the cup to her lips, she smells the tea gently and looks forward to the day ahead. "Drinking a cup of tea is a form of self-reflection," Barfield said." When I'm doing my praying or meditation（冥想）, drinking tea allows me to sit in the moment and be present."

Barfield, 32, fell in love with tea in 2018 after taking a trip to the Caribbean Island of Martinique where every morning with her breakfast she was served a hot cup from the couple she visited. There, the host would take live herbs from his garden, put them in a cup, and pour hot water over them. "It was very different from what we do in America," Barfield said. "The tea had a fresher taste."

When she returned to Germantown, she was inspired to start a tea company of her own. In August, she started Viva Leaf Tea, a company that sells blended（调配的）teas from herbs and plants that Barfield grows from seed. The name of the company, Viva Leaf Tea, is a nod to the fresh herbal teas she drank in Martinique.

"I started a tea company for wellness reasons." Barfield explained, "It helped me to keep my 10 years of healthcare experiences and reuse them in my own way," Before starting Viva Leaf Tea. Barfield worked in healthcare management at several private practices in Philadelphia. In 2018, she earned a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration from Saint Joseph's University.

"We take all of our herbs very seriously," she said. "There are thousands of tea companies all over the world. But you don't really know where the tea leaves come from." Barfield provides a "farm to cup" experience for her customers. With every order, customers are provided with information about the origins of the herbs used and their possible health benefits.

【1】What did Barfield find from her trip to Martinique?

A.Americans' love for tea.

B.A new way to drink tea.

C.The importance of fresh tea.

D.The popularity of tea in the Caribbean.

【2】What does the name of Barfield's company indicate?

A.She is devoted to making blended teas.

B.She takes great interest in growing herbs.

C.She is crazy about starting a company of her own.

D.She was impressed by the herbal teas in Martinique.

【3】What does Barfield want to do through her company?

A.Share her healthcare experiences.

B.Introduce a new way to make tea.

C.Inspire people to learn tea culture.

D.Help people keep healthy in her way.

【4】What does the author try to convey in the last paragraph?

A.What health benefits herbal teas have.

B.How Viva Leaf Tea advertises its products.

C.What makes Viva Leaf Tea's products different.

D.Where customers can find the origins of herbal teas.

22、   We should show respect for these British women who proved that when it comes to ambition, there should be no limit.

Rosalind Franklin

Franklin produced X-ray diffraction images of DNA at King's College London, which led to her discovery that the structure was a double-helix (双螺旋结构). After receiving his Nobel Prize, James Watson suggested Franklin should be awarded her own Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Sadly, by that time she had passed away, aged just 37, and the Norwegian Nobel Committee refused to consider a dead person as a candidate.

Ada Lovelace

Remembered by history as the first computer programmer, today Lovelace is chiefly praised for her book on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, an early mechanical computer. Her notes for the project are now recognized as the firs algorithm (算法) intended for use by a machine.

Barbara Hepworth

Sculptor Barbara Hepworth's work was primarily occupied with the idea of relationship. Not just between people, but between people, their environment, the landscape, color and society. Hepworth was a major international figure in the artistic community and exhibited her work all over the globe during her five-decade career

Helen Sharman

Chemist Helen Sharman became the first Briton in space as part of Project Juno. After responding to a radio advertisement looking for the first British astronaut, she was selected for the mission ahead of 13,000 other hopefuls. Following her job as an astronaut, Sharman began her career of teaching the public about science, and there was even a children's book by her, called The Space Place.

【1】Why did Rosalind Franklin fail to win the Nobel Prize?

A．Her discovery was not great enough.

B．James Watson didn't recommend her.

C．She lost her life too early.

D．She refused the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

【2】Who has made a great contribution to the development of computers?

A．Rosalind Franklin.

B．Ada Lovelace.

C．Barbara Hepworth.

D．Helen Sharman.

【3】What did Helen Sharman achieve in her life?

A．Writing a book for kids.

B．Teaching the public about space.

C．Making radio advertisements.

D．Being the first astronaut in the world.

23、Identical twins Kathy and Sophie arrived at college last year and determined to strike out on independent paths, so they had requested rooms in different dorms. While Kathy got along with her roommate, Sophie was miserable. She and her roommate silently warred over matters ranging from when the lights should be turned off to how the furniture should be arranged. Finally, they divided the room in two and gave up on oral communication. During this time, Sophie kept seeking comfort from Kathy. Before long, the two wanted to live together again. Sophie’s roommate eventually agreed to move out.

Sophie’s ability to solve her dilemma by rooming with her identical twin is unusual, but the conflict she faced is not. Most roommate conflicts spring from such small, annoying differences rather than from grand disagreements over abstract philosophical principles. One person likes quiet, while the other person spends two hours a day practicing the trumpet. One eats only organically produced vegetables and loves animals, while the other likes wearing fur and enjoys cutting up frogs in biology class.

When personalities don’t mix, the excitement of being away at college can quickly fade away. Moreover, roommates can affect each other’s psychological health. A recent study reports that depression in college roommates is often passed from one person to another.

Many schools have started conflict resolution programs to calm tensions that otherwise can build up like a volcano preparing to explode, ultimately resulting in physical violence. Some colleges have resorted to“roommate contracts“ that all new students fill out and sign after attending a seminar on roommate relations. Students detail behavioral guidelines for their room, including acceptable hours for study and sleep, a policy for use of each other’s possessions. Some schools try to head off the feud before it begins by using computerized matching. Students are put together on the basis of their responses to housing form questions.

【1】Why is the twins’ story mentioned?

A．To describe college life.

B．To reveal the relationship of the twins.

C．To show the love between the sisters.

D．To present the phenomenon of roommate conflicts.

【2】What is the cause of most conflicts among roommates?

A．They have opposite mindsets.

B．They argue over serious matters.

C．They differ greatly in life values.

D．They hold different preferences in some way.

【3】What does the underlined word “feud” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Difference.

B．Quarrel.

C．Competition.

D．Disagreement.

【4】Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．Identical Twins Living Together Again in Colleges

B．Roommate Conflicts, Common and Unavoidable?

C．Roommate Contracts, Useful in Solving Conflicts?

D．Roommate Conflicts Affecting Students’ Psychology

24、Direct flights are wonderful, but sometimes there isn’t a direct flight to your destination available. If you need to change planes for a connecting flight, this article will walk you through everything you need to know to ensure you make it on the plane!

Plan in Advance.

Find an airport map. Most airport websites have a printable map. 【1】 Also in-flight magazines usually have some airport maps printed near the back. You should also estimate the connection time. You can sometimes find this information on the airport website or from your travel agent. When transferring from a domestic to domestic (国内) flight, allow 60 minutes. 【2】

Find your gate number.

【3】 Do not assume the gate number on your boarding pass is correct, as fights often change gates. Instead, find the flight number listed on your boarding pass, and write down the gate number.

Pick up your luggage if necessary.

You usually do not need to pick up your checked luggage unless you have just made an international flight, or if you purchased the two tickets separately. 【4】 The baggage claim is often on the other side of security, so it can take a long time to pick it up and get back in.

Find your gate.

Even if you have plenty of time, walk to your gate right away. 【5】 You can turn to an information desk, or any airport staff. If you are transferring from an international to a domestic fight or vice versa, you will probably change terminals. If this involves a shuttle ride, it might take as long as 10-20 minutes.

A．Download a smartphone app.

B．Don’t be afraid to ask directions.

C．Contact the airline to arrange this.

D．Allow at least 2 hours if landing in another country.

E．If you’re certain you need to pick it up, do so as fast as possible.

F．Put this in your luggage to save yourself time looking for your gate.

G．After getting off the plane, you should first find your next gate number.

25、   The next time you find an excuse to abandon your goals, think of Chris Nikic. On November 7, 2020, Chris made  _______as the first person with Down Syndrome(唐氏综合症) to attempt and complete an Ironman. _______ by the WTC, the demanding competition  _______ athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 1 12 miles, and run a full 26.2-mile marathon-in under 17 hours.

Chris’s road to this _______ accomplishment has been anything but easy. However, he is no stranger to _______ challenges. Born with two holes in his heart, he had open-heart surgery at just five months old and was too weak to walk _______ until he was four. Every expert his parents spoke to _______ the limitations rather than the possibilities. For years they listened and gradually _______ these limits. Until in 2017, he sets his _______ on completing the triathlons(铁人三项). His training ________ with one pushup! And he made an amazing________ with his dad to get 1％ better each day. Eventually, for the year leading up to the Ironman, Chris ________ four to eight hours each day along with his training partner.

Now, Chris also has his sights set on the ________ in the 2022 Special Olympics and continuing to________money for Down syndrome. His amazing ________ is an example for not only disabled children but to all kids around the world.

【1】A.money B.history C.progress D.fun

【2】A.Organized B.Reported C.Judged D.Affected

【3】A.causes B.allows C.requires D.forces

【4】A.puzzling B.amusing C.entertaining D.inspiring

【5】A.building B.overcoming C.understanding D.conveying

【6】A.powerfully B.frequently C.independently D.confidently

【7】A.relied on B.tried on C.acted on D.focused on

【8】A.noticed B.accepted C.expected D.received

【9】A.sights B.wisdoms C.views D.rules

【10】A.stayed B.stopped C.started D.filled

【11】A.assessment B.impression C.adjustment D.commitment

【12】A.trained B.promoted C.performed D.waited

【13】A.conversations B.competitions C.conflicts D.celebrations

【14】A.borrow B.change C.handle D.raise

【15】A.principle B.concept C.attitude D.standard

26、阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

On a sunny Saturday in June, Alyson, 3, squealed(尖叫) with laughter as she and her mother, Marlen, played hide-and-seek in the front yard of their home. With Marlen close behind, tiny Alyson flashed into the backyard of an elderly neighbor. About halfway across the yard, Alyson suddenly disappeared, seemingly swallowed whole by a barely visible opening in the ground. Marlen screamed.

The neighbor’s caretaker, Luz, 26, was preparing dinner in the neighbor’s kitchen and assumed the shrieks were the sounds of children playing. But she ran outside anyway and found Marlen sobbing and Alyson’s sister Damary, 25, kneeing on the grass, dialing 911.

“Alyson fell in the hole！” Damary cried to Luz. Luz gave a quick glance down the hole in disbelief and saw only darkness. Then she heard Alyson’s wails(哭泣) from deep underground. “Hang on there, sweety. We’ll get you out soon.”

Luz ran inside the house and down to the basement for a ladder,which happened to be not very long. She then settled for a gray extension cord(延长线) to use as a rope with which to rappel(用绳索下降) into the hole. Back in the yard, she and Damary used their hands to dig at the hole,  widening the opening from 7 inches in diameter to about 20 inches.Marlen sat on the grass,too distracted to help.

At the thought that Alyson might get hurt and was too young to grasp and climb the rope on her own, Luz made up her mind to go down herself. When the police detective Aaron arrived a few minutes later, Luz was already in the hole up to her waist.

“Get out of here,” the officer told Luz, lifting her up by the arm. “It’s dangerous for you.”

“It’s more dangerous for the Baby,” she argued, “She’s going to die.”

注意：

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2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The detective begged Luz to wait for help, but she determined.

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Minutes later, the Fire Department and Rescue Squad arrived.

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