2025-2026年广东揭阳高二下册期末英语试卷(解析版)

1、— I really never enjoyed myself so much at the concert yesterday.

— How I wish I _________ not always so busy and had been with you!

A.am B.would be C.were D.had been

2、Zhurong is the god of fire in ancient Chinese mythology,________echoes with the Chinese name of the red planet, Huoxing.

A．which

B．that

C．when

D．where

3、It was two days after he arrived at the mountain village______ he found the villagers faced with a severe shortage of clean drinking water.

A.when B.since C.where D.that

4、The government has_______ a series of policies and measures to ensure the improvement in living standards.

A. put down   B. put out

C. put off    D. put forward

5、I only take on work that excites me   it means turning down lots of money.

A.as if B.in case C.now that D.even if

6、—Do you feel much better now?

—Yes. The medicine does work ______ emotional and mental health.

A．in case of

B．because of

C．as a result of

D．in terms of

7、Can it be ______ in a fast-changing world we don’t know what to teach our children today?

A.which B.that C.why D.since

8、His strong sense of humor was make everyone in the room burst out laughing.

A．so as to

B．such as to

C．so that

D．such that

9、—Do you have any idea why Jenny left the firm?

—Probably, she _______ for a pay rise, but was turned down.

A. has held out   B. has been holding out

C. held out  D. holds out

10、Difficulties strengthen the mind, ______labor does the body.

A. as   B. whether

C. since D. because

11、_________ you are old enough to make your own judgement, you should start to pursue your career.

A．Even if

B．As though

C．Ever since

D．Now that

12、There are so many spelling mistakes in the composition, and I have to write the letter out again. It means I will  ______.

A.give the cold shoulder B.kill the fatted calf

C.cost an arm and a leg D.start from scratch

13、—Are you ready for the history test tomorrow?

—No, I wish I_____the clock back.

A．had turned

B．could turn

C．will turn

D．would have turned

14、Not until I had watched the football match between Brazil and Germany _________ to bed last night.

A. I went B. I had gone

C. did I go D. had I gone

15、The mother never criticized her children, but used praise to________their best.

A.put out B.give out C.pick out D.bring out

16、The growth of economy is influenced by a number of factors, ________are beyond our control.

A.most of them B.most of that C.most of what D.most of which

17、You’d better go there by train. The train ticket is __________the airplane ticket.

A．as cheap three times as

B．as three times cheap as

C．three times cheaper than

D．cheaper three times than

18、The massive appeal of China’ s online literature has also ________ its reach to millions of readers worldwide.

A.evolved B.slipped C.extended D.shaped

19、She lived in two rooms over a teashop, ________ was convenient, since she could send for cakes if she had visitors.

A．where

B．in which

C．which

D．that

20、The old couple, ________ country life, were unwilling to move to the city to live with his son.

A. accustomed to B. buried in

C. addicted to D. exposed to

21、Japan is a good destination for travelers. Here’re four places to visit in Japan.

Osaka

Osaka is one of Japan’s largest cities. It is tops for street food. Don’t miss its signature dish, takoyaki. It also has the most dramatic night scenes. The city has its own pace, spirit and enthusiasm for life. Its unofficial slogan is kuidaore (eat until you drop).

Naoshima

Naoshima is one of Japan’s great success. It was a rural island and nearly became a ghost town, but now a world-class center for contemporary art. The mix of avant-garde (前卫派思想) and rural Japan is attractive. It has also inspired some Japanese to pursue as lower life outside the big cities, relocating to Naoshima to open cafes and inns.

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is among Japan’s most revered and timeless attractions. A large number of people climb it every year. Those who’d rather search for picture-perfect views from the peak nearby can follow in the steps of Japan’s most famous painters and poets.

Yakushima

Yakushima, a small island off the coast of southern Kyushu, is often described as magical and enchanting and otherworldly even. Home to some of Japan’s last primeval (原始的) forests, you’ll find the yakusugi, an ancient tree native to the island whose giant roots form alien tentacles (触手), Hiking trails underneath them cover craggy terrain, often fuzzy with moss. The landscape here is believed to have inspired the film Princess Mononoke.

【1】What does the author advise visitors to do in Osaka?

A．Eat until they drop.

B．Taste the local special food.

C．Enjoy the most beautiful scenery.

D．Accept and learn the locals’ spirit.

【2】Why do people consider Naoshima as a success?

A．It has attracted many artists to work there.

B．It is always a magical and enchanting place.

C．It has become an art center from a remote island.

D．It inspires a great many people to change their life.

【3】Which place is believed to be the inspiration for a movie?

A．Osaka.

B．Naoshima.

C．Mount Fuji.

D．Yakushima.

22、The theatrical magic that keeps New York’s Broadway going these days has been ready for performers to step in in an emergency. Actor Carla Stickler went a step further. She returned to acting from retirement to save the musical Wicked.

Stickler started a new career as a software engineer in Chicago three years ago. But she called off her vacation this winter and went to New York City’s center of theater performances, Broadway. She had agreed to replace a star of the show after much of the cast became infected with COVID-19.

Stickler played the green skinned Elphaba in the musical play. She may have been playing a bad .woman, but Stickler’s effort was all good. Her effort is just one example of the work Broadway’s understudies (预备演员) do. They are standbys and fill-ins who keep shows open. Often, they learn several parts with little official rehearsing (排练). The heavy pressure on theater companies to keep shows open is eased by these skillful understudies.

Stickler had last performed the part on Broadway in 2015. She had spent 10 years with the Broadway Company and starred in a national series of Wicked. “ Elphaba is kind of something that lives in my body. I think everybody is really doing the best they can. I do think the fact that the show has been able to stay open is a proof of how devoted the actors are to the show and how great and talented the group of people that they have hired over the years are, ” said Stickler.

Stickler is staying in New York this week just in case this musical needs her help. Then, she will travel back to Chicago, but she would not likely refuse a similar call to act in the future. “ I would do it again in a heartbeat. I love the show, ” Stickler said. “ If I turn 100, I’ll do it at my 100th birthday party. ”

【1】Why did Stickler cancel her vacation?

A．She had been infected with a disease.

B．She had decided to play a role in a musical.

C．She had decided to save a company.

D．She had started a new career in Chicago.

【2】What is Broadway’s understudies’ job according to the text?

A．Training some performers officially.

B．Easing pressure on theater companies.

C．Playing some negative roles in the musical.

D．Replacing some actors in the performance.

【3】What does Stickler think contributes to keeping the shows open?

A．Pressure from the theater company.

B．The public’s support for the shows.

C．Performers’ devotion and skill.

D．Performers’ understanding of the figures.

【4】What can we infer about Stickler from the text?

A．She likes to adjust her choices.

B．She is devoted to her acting in this show.

C．She is living a healthy lifestyle these days.

D．She plans to perform at her 100th birthday party.

23、Stepping Out Into Nature

The classic road trip is more popular than ever. Here are several places to hit the open road.

Colo-road Trips

The Colorado Tourism Office has made it easy for road-trippers to explore the state’s 24 Scenic & Historic Byways. A new microsite includes-an interactive map that enables travelers to explore options by region, interest or season. Travelers seeking inspiration can also access insider tips and side-trip suggestions for historic attractions, active adventures and highlight cultural opportunities.

The Beartooth Highway.

Visitors of this extraordinary byway experience the grand sights of Montana, Wyoming and Yellowstone Park. The windy 68-mile stretch introduces road explorers to one of the most diverse ecosystems accessible by auto. Breathtakingly beautiful, this All-American Road showcases wide, high alpine plateaus（高原）, painted with ice blue lakes, forested valleys, waterfalls and wildlife.

Seward Highway, Alaska

The road that connects Anchorage to Seward is 127-mile treasure of natural beauty, wildlife and stories of adventure. The drive begins at the base of the Chugach Mountains, hugs the scenic shores of Turnagain Arm and winds through gold mining towns, national forests and fishing villages. Expect waterfalls, glaciers, eagles and some good bear stories.

The Lighthouse Trail, Maine

Travel the 375 miles between Kittery and Calais, Maine, visiting lighthouses along the way. Hear tales of shipwrecks（海难）and of the difficult and lonely life led by those who kept the lights burning brightly. If possible, visit the Maine Lighthouse Museum. where artifacts and hands-on exhibits for children provide an appealing break.

【1】What makes Colo-road Tips special?

A．Good bear stories.

B．A scenic beach.

C．Hands-on exhibits.

D．An interactive map.

【2】Where can you explore state of gold miners?

A．Colorado.

B．Montana.

C．Alaska.

D．Maine

【3】Which place is suitable for a family with children?

A．Colo-road Trips.

B．The Beartooth Highway.

C．Seward Highway.

D．The Lighthouse Trail.

24、A qualified doctor who rarely practiced but instead devoted his life to writing．He once said: “Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my lover．” Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, was a great playwright and one of the masters of the modern short story．

When Chekhov entered the Moscow University Medical School in 1879, he started to publish hundreds of comic short stories to support his family．After he graduated, he wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper．

As a writer he was extremely fast, often producing a short story in an hour or less．Chekhov’s medical and science experience can be seen through the indifference (冷漠) many of his characters show to tragic events．In 1892, he became a full time writer and published some of his most memorable stories．

Chekhov often wrote about the sufferings of life in small town Russia．Tragic events control his characters who are filled with feelings of hopelessness and despair．

It is often said that nothing happens in Chekhov’s stories and plays．He made up for this with his exciting technique for developing drama within his characters．Chekhov’s work combined the calm attitude of a scientist and doctor with the sensitivity(敏感) of an artist．

Some of Chekhov's works were translated into Chinese as early as the 1940s．One of his famous stories, The Man in a Shell, about a school teacher’s extraordinarily orderly life, was selected as a text for Chinese senior students．

【1】Which of the following is the right order of the events?

a．became a doctor

b．became a full time writer

c．started to publish comic short stories

d．wrote regularly for a local daily newspaper．

e．entered the Moscow University Medical School

A．e→c→b→a→d

B．d→a→b→c→e

C．e→c→a→d→b

D．a→e→d→c→b

【2】Anton Pavlovich Chekhov ________．

A．as an illegal writer

B．had a lawful lover

C．used to be a lawyer

D．was a competent doctor

【3】In 1880, Chekhov ________．

A．studied medicine in Moscow University

B．published his most memorable stories

C．became a full-time writer

D．practiced medicine in his hometown

【4】Which of the following adjectives can’t be used to describe Chekhov?

A．Sensitive．

B．Warm-hearted．

C．Quick-minded．

D．Cool．

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、假设你是李华，一批英国高中生和你校学生一起参加了为期三周的中国诗词大会（the Chinese Poetry Competition）。现在，他们即将回国，你将在欢送会上致辞。请根据以下提示写一篇发言稿。

1. 回顾诗词大会期间的活动；

2. 谈谈感想或收获；

3. 表达祝愿与期望。

注意：1. 词数100左右;

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear friends.

How time flies!

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Yours,

Li Hua