河源2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Spending on universities is usually ______ by the belief --- the increase in earnings that graduates enjoy over non-graduates.

A.confirmed B.justified C.convinced D.recognized

2、—Guess what? Zark____________a company with his partner.

—Gosh! It’s no more than two years since he studied in the university.

A.operated B.is operating C.has operated D.had been operating

3、The overall consumption scale is expected to reach 201 billion yuan this year, meaning an increase of 18.5 percent over ________ of 2018.

A.that B.it C.the one D.those

4、Our parents sat us down to read and paint________all we really wanted to do was to make a mess.

A.when B.as C.since D.until

5、You will find as you read this book that you just can’t keep some of these stories to ________. You will want to share them with a friend.

A. itself B. yourself C. himself D. themselves

6、Helen borrowed my book the other day, promising__________it soon.

A.to return B.returned C.returning D.having returned

7、New York is the fashion capital of the world, says a new study on Feb 4. 2014 by the Global Language Monitor (GLM), Pairs ____ second, with Shanghai ______10th while Hongkong 20th.

A. coming, ranks   B. come, ranked   C. comes, ranking   D. coming, ranking

8、—Did you punish him for that? —Yes, but I don’t think I________.

A．should have done so

B．need to have done so

C．should do that

D．ought have done that

9、—How can you know so much about the incident?

—It took place only 50 yards from ______ I was standing.

A.which B.that C.where D.what

10、If she ________ generous as she makes out, she would have donated more money in the catastrophe.

A. had been B. were

C. would be D. was

11、A lot of suggestions were put forward at the meeting, but ______ was practical.

A. nothing   B. none

C. neither   D. no one

12、The masterpiece “Guernica”, ________ by Picasso, is permanently exhibited in Madrid.

A. paint B. painted C. painting D. to paint

13、________ the time________, Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the sites she wanted to see in London.

A．Worrying about; accessible

B．Worried about; available

C．Worrying about; available

D．Worried about; accessible

14、Her shoes ________ her dress; they look very well together.

A．suit

B．fit

C．compare

D．match

15、--Look at the picture. Tom looks so excited. He must have been on a wonderful trip.

--Yeah, he ______ himself in Australia.

A.is enjoying B.was enjoying

C.has been enjoying D.would enjoy

16、--Has James finished his report on his Enquiry Learning yet?

--I’m not sure. She _________ on it last week.

A. was working  B. has worked  C. worked D. had worked

17、 First-class players of football must have excellent ball control, but it is not just _____ they do with their feet _____ counts.

A. how; that   B. that; what

C. what; that  D. whether; what

18、You must notice_________ the emergency exit is when entering the building.

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

19、Some countries could have been better prepared to fight the virus. Their leaders, _______, resisted calls for strict measures to contain it initially.

A．otherwise

B．besides

C．though

D．thus

20、Without your help, I _____such a breakthrough in this project.

A. hadn't made   B. didn't make

C. won't have made   D. wouldn't have made

21、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项.

A

Flying

Ever since I was old enough to dream, I have imagined myself soaring with the eagles. My love of flying has shaped the way I live and the person I have become. Two years ago, that passion rocketed to new heights when I had the opportunity to visit Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in

Arizona. For a whole week I lived in a college dorm, roomed with a total stranger and---best of

all---I flew!

My group took part in activities ranging from learning about the history of aviation (航空) to

flying in state-of-the-art pilot training simulators (模拟装置). At least once a day, I devoted myself

to learning one of the world’s best training aircrafts, the Cessna 182. Not only did I receive thorough

ground instruction, but I also got to fly. In total, I flew five hours to receive my private pilot’s license.

In that one joyous and oh-so-short week, my passion for aviation grew even stronger. Now, whenever I see a plane flying overhead, I feel a sense of pride thinking I’ve done that.

During my time in and above the Arizona desert, I learned not only about the mechanics and

techniques of aviation, but also about myself and how I see the world. As I floated in that seemingly

endless sea of air, I became aware of the variety and complexity of the humanity below. On the

ribbons of roadways, each tiny car carried people with hopes and dreams. I wondered if any of those

people had ever wished to fly like an eagle. Then I realized that each must have his or her own

dreams and ambitions. That’s what makes us unique. We try to respond to something special inside

us. I also realized that I was especially fortunate to be making my own dream come true.

Everywhere I go, I hear, “Do what makes you happy and you will be happy.” It sounds like

standard advice, but I’ve really thought about it and taken it to heart. I couldn’t care less about how

much money I make or what benefits I receive. I know that I am already in hot pursuit(追逐) of my

dreams. And, even if they change, even if they finally don’t involve aviation, I’ll always aim to fly

with the eagles.

【1】Two years ago, the author ___________.

A. was admitted to a university

B. stayed in a university for one week

C. saw the launch of the rocket

D. made good friends with an astronaut

【2】Paragraph 2 is mainly about _________.

A. which aircraft the author got to fly

B. how the author learned to fly

C. what the author learned about simulators

D. why the author got a pilot’s license

【3】According to the author, ________ makes people unique.

A. flying like an eagle

B. trying something special

C. having their own dreams

D. learning unusual techniques

【4】From the last paragraph, we can learn that the author _________.

A. cares a lot about money and benefits

B. brings happiness to others

C. pursues his aims whatever happens

D. offers advice wherever he goes

22、   Inventions That Will Make Your 2020 a Lot More Interesting

Each year there are countless new products and inventions on the market. Here are some of the most exciting products to come out over the year.

Xbox Adaptive Controller

The Xbox Adaptive Controller is here to make the gaming world more accessible. Microsoft developed the Xbox Adaptive Controller to help those with limited hand and arm mobility (移动的能力) play games. This device connects switches, buttons and joysticks (操纵杆) to create a unique custom controller experience. The product itself was inspired by previous efforts made by groups like the Cerebral Palsy Foundation.

Gravity Blanket

Gravity is in here to help you deal with your anxiety. Starting off as a Kickstarter campaign, the company Gravity has created a therapeutic (治疗的) weighted blanket engineered to be around 10% of your body weight. The super comfortable blanket helps those who have a sleeping problem, and those who may be stressed, or deal with anxiety.

Solar Charged Jacket

If you are a night runner, this one is for you. Created by UK-based sporting goods company Vollebak, the Solar Charged Jacket absorbs light during the day and gives off its “green energy” for those who need to be safe after dark.

LynQ

Getting separated from friends or family members at an event or a festival can be annoying. LynQ helps you find your loved ones when you get separated from the group. Unlike smartphones, this compass does not need any Wi-Fi to stay connected. It is a great tool for family vacations.

【1】What do we know about the Xbox Adaptive Controller?

A.It gives users a shared game experience.

B.It makes it easier for users to play games.

C.It is a useful software developed by Microsoft.

D.It consists mainly of remote joysticks.

【2】Which of the following is fit for those who find it hard to fall asleep?

A.The Xbox Adaptive Controller. B.The Solar Charged Jacket.

C.The Gravity Blanket. D.LynQ.

【3】In what way is LynQ different from a smartphone?

A.It is powered by solar energy.

B.It requires no Internet connection.

C.It is used to improve family relationships.

D.It responds to family members more quickly.

23、Mathilda,15, is Turkana, a native people that has survived by raising cattle in a semiarid (半干旱) region.  Mathilda's school, like most schools in the area, doesn't have access to clean water and sanitation facilities for its students. So instead of spending their whole school day learning, Mathilda and her classmates start their day by spending two hours to the closest river fetching water ---water that is anyway most likely not safe to drink. They do the same thing again in the afternoon, so they often lose around half of their school day fetching water.

Mathilda has to do the same thing outside of school hours to get the water her family needs at home, leaving her little time for studying. Because of rising temperatures, water has become harder and harder to find here, and people have to spend more and more time trying to find it.

This is just one small example of how climate change is making it harder to realize people’s rights to water, education and security. Unfortunately, most higher-income countries remained silent on the issue.

This is despite studies showing that communities already facing marginalization(边缘化),such as women and children, mostly suffer from climate change. This is especially the case for those in countries with limited resources and fragile ecosystems.

Meanwhile, women consist of the majority of the world 's poor，and so are more dependent for their livelihood on natural resources that are threatened by climate change. And around the world, women and girls are the most likely to be responsible for fetching water for their families.

This exposes them to danger and leaves them with less time to attend school, earn money, or simply to rest. But the fact is that the effects of climate change will be felt globally.

Despite the difficulties she is facing, trying to get an education, Mathilda says she hopes to serve her community in a leadership role when she grows up.

“All of the world's leaders need to work together to solve this problem that we are all facing,” she said.

【1】Mathilda has to spend _______fetching water every school day.

A. two hours B. four hours

C. more than four hours D. almost a whole day

【2】The first two paragraphs are intended to tell us____________.

A. the cause and effect of lack of water

B. one serious consequence of climate change

C. the difficulties in fetching water in the semiarid region

D. the hardship of life for the people in the semiarid region

【3】We can conclude from the passage that________________.

A. climate change is everyone's business

B. water is becoming rare because of rising temperatures

C. fetching water takes up Mathilda's half of studying time

D. females are more responsible for fetching water for their families

【4】The passage is mainly about the problem caused by_______________.

A. rising temperatures B. fetching water

C. climate change     D. water shortage

24、   Ever since Donald Trump was elected the president of the US, the entire Trump family has been put under a microscope. In China, the spotlight has been mainly focused on Trump and his daughter Ivanka. She is described on WeChat as an extremely influential role model with stunning beauty, a successful career, and a happy family. She leads a dream life that a million girls would kill for. Yes, she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. But she got where she is by herself.

There are always articles that say people born into wealthy families are better looking and have a better family background than you, but these people do work harder than you. Are you a loser if you were raised in an ordinary family? Should you feel guilty that you sleep eight hours a day because Ivanka sleeps five?

If you just want to keep a stable nine-to-five job, does it mean you are not ambitious? How about if you don’t work out or eat healthy, does that mean you will not find your Mr. or Miss Right? There is a tendency in media nowadays to encourage elitism. They are trying to brainwash young people into thinking that they should invest a huge amount of time and money in bodybuilding and appearance enhancement so as to improve the quality of their life and join the elites. But what’s the disadvantage of being of average quality? Do you really need to go to the gym five days a week unless you are a gym maniac (狂人)? Do you really need to break your neck and sacrifice to earn your first pot of gold only to worry constantly about how to be accepted into high society later?

Don’t let the idea of elitism get to you. Everybody has a right to live the life they want. Human beings should not be judged as a success or failure based on whether they are a part of the elite or not. As long as you lead a happy and comfortable life, why bother to chase after other people’s shadows? Choose your own life path and go for it.

【1】The author mentions the example of Ivanka to .

A.stress the importance of family background in one’s growth

B.emphasize beauty plays a decisive role in one’s career

C.show it is one’s own effort that counts in success

D.express sympathy for those less fortunate people

【2】What do the underlined words “kill for” in paragraph 1 mean?

A.Have a burning desire for. B.Show a strong hatred for.

C.Feel dissatisfied with out of envy. D.Attempt to escape from in reality.

【3】What’s the author’s opinion of an ordinary office clerk?

A.He’d better follow the tendency encouraged by the medium.

B.He needs to invest time and money in changing himself.

C.He’s fine as long as he lives happily and comfortably.

D.He ought to have stronger motivation for success.

【4】What is the message mainly conveyed in the story?

A.Every man is the architect of his own fortune.

B.Follow your own course and let people talk.

C.Laziness in youth spells regret in old age.

D.He who does not advance loses ground.

25、   Peter Tabichi is a science teacher who donates 80 percent of his teaching salary _________ local community projects. He has _________ rating the impact and importance of the world’s best _________.

“I’m very proud of my students. We lack _________ that many schools take for granted,” Tabici says. “So as a teacher, I just want to have a(an) _________ impact not only on my country but on the whole of Africa.” Tabichi teaches in a _________ town called Pwani Village, where approximately 95 percent of students live in poverty, and about one-third are _________ orphans or have only one parent. In this _________ educational environment, Tabichi introduced a Talent Nuturing Club, while _________ an existing Science Club.

But attendance isn’t the only thing going up; so is the school’s reputation for ______________ achievements. Under Tabichi’s guiding, students from Pwani Village came first in the public schools category of Kenya’s Science and Engineering last year, with a device that ______________ blind and deaf people to measure objects. The ______________ also won an awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry. These feats are even more ______________ when you consider that the school only has one computer, with intermittent Internet access.

For many of these children, Tabichi’s efforts have been life-changing. They were sometimes ______________ to get enough food at home before attending their classes. And they grow up in a community with drug, ______________, teen pregnancies, and youth suicide.

For Tabichi, the ______________ of his work are self-evident. “When my learners become resilient, creative and productive in the society, I get a lot of ______________ for I act as their greatest destiny enabler,” he says.

Winning the award, which was ______________ during a ceremony hosted ______________ Hugh Jackman in Dubai, Tabichi said his experiences showed him that “Africa will produce scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs whose names will be one day famous in every ______________ of the world.”

【1】A.to B.for C.in D.on

【2】A.selected B.won C.made D.created

【3】A.principals B.inventors C.educators D.parents

【4】A.experiences B.classrooms C.guides D.facilities

【5】A.offensive B.effective C.negative D.positive

【6】A.wealthy B.remote C.developed D.damaged

【7】A.neither B.both C.either D.all

【8】A.virtual B.cosy C.modern D.difficult

【9】A.restarting B.designing C.expanding D.ignoring

【10】A.scientific B.literary C.cultural D.social

【11】A.prevents B.enables C.invites D.sends

【12】A.staff B.students C.teachers D.friends

【13】A.serious B.complex C.impressive D.believable

【14】A.unlikely B.certain C.probable D.sure

【15】A.fault B.adjustment C.support D.crime

【16】A.studies B.funds C.rewards D.requirements

【17】A.sadness B.regret C.curiosity D.satisfaction

【18】A.admitted B.presented C.added D.established

【19】A.by B.with C.as D.of

【20】A.corner B.side C.aspect D.field

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。

From the time I was old enough to help on our Indiana farm, I knew what my father expected of me. Three generations of men in my family were doctors. I heard stories of the lives my grandfather had saved and I heard similar tales about my father. As Dad grew ever more godlike in my mind, so did the force of the expectation that I would follow in the family tradition.

But as college neared, I began to feel that becoming a doctor was not what I really wanted to do. I didn’t dare tell him about my uncertainty. With the weight heavy on my mind the summer before college, I was given a challenge that I hoped would be a distraction.

Dad kept several bird dogs which I trained on our farm. As usual, Dad turned Jerry over to me. “See what you can do with him,” he said.

I didn’t anticipate problems. Jerry was a willing dog of about ten months. The first part of his training was easy. He mastered the basics: sit, stay, down, walk. His only problem was “come”. I’d call “Jerry! Here!” He would turn and look at me, then go on about his business. In the following days, I noticed he would just take off through the grass, fast as a wild thing. Despite my intense desire to train him well, I began to feel a strange sense of joy when he ran.

“Why won’t he do what I want him to?” I asked myself. I had never failed with a dog before, but I was surely failing now. When September came, I finally had to tell Dad that this bird dog wouldn’t hunt. The thought that I had failed us both made me guilty.

“Son, I know this dog doesn’t do what he should,” he said, “but what he does do is something he likes.” He continued to look at me firmly. For a moment I felt he could see into my very heart.

注意：

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“Dad, I don’t think I can do medicine,” I took a solid breath.

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He gave me a tight hug, said good night and left me.

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