2025-2026年河北保定高二下册期末英语试卷带答案

1、Boys, please don’t talk about such things _______ you don’t understand at all.

A.that B.as

C.which D.what

2、If you want to get a good ___________, you’d better stand on the top of the hill.

A.sight B.scene

C.look D.view

3、______ it comes to speaking in public, no one can match him.

A.Since B.When C.Once D.After

4、All the athletes got ready, waiting for the ______ to start running.

A.sign B.symbol C.signal D.sight

5、I’m preparing the report for tomorrow’s meeting. Would you please _____ the radio a little?

A.turn on B.turn off C.turn up D.turn down

6、Paul did a great job in the speech contest. He many times last week.

A．need have practised

B．might practise

C．must have practised

D．could practise

7、Cathy doesn’t feel like ______ her job. She’s already got a very good one.

A.change B.changing C.changed D.to change

8、Under the Belt and Road Initiative framework, China has joined hands with more than 140 countries to link them more closely with telecommunication networks, roads, railways and marine routes. ________ the Belt and Road Initiative has been welcomed by all the participating countries.

A．No wonder

B．No matter

C．Nowhere

D．Instead

9、We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style _____ in a personal one.

A．rather than

B．other than

C．better than

D．less than

10、Teenagers spend too much time on computer games.What’s worse, some of them can’t ____________ their studies.

A.get on B.concentrate on C.insist on D.hold on

11、He bought a new building _____top is different from those of the others around.

A.what B.which C.that D.whose

12、The little girl seldom,   , turned to her parents for help.

A.if ever B.if any C.if possible D.if so

13、Now the ice isn’t hard enough ______ on. So we have no choice but ______ away.

A.to skate; to go B.skating; go

C.skate; going D.skates; going

14、22. While building a tunnel through the mountain, _______.

A.an underground lake was discovered B.there was an underground lake discovered

C.a lake was discovered underground D.the workers discovered an underground lake

15、Have you already __________________ for the driver's education class? If so, we can learn driving course together this summer vocation

A.put up B.sign up C.cheer up D.bring up

16、A big fire broke out in the hotel at night.______, everyone in it was able to escape.

A.Fortunately B.Sadly C.Widely D.Terribly

17、One of the few things you ___ say about English people with certainty is that they talk a lot about the weather.

A.need B.must C.should D.can

18、The house I grew up___________has been taken down.

A.in that B.where C.in D.in which

19、He couldn’t ________ his idea in the speech, so we didn’t know what he had meant to say.

A.get back B.get into C.get across D.get through

20、A stroll (漫步)in the fresh air can lighten your _____ and dissolve the winter depression.

A. organ B. motion

C. parade D. mood

21、I wonder what makes TikTok popular among people of all ages. People have devoted most of their energies which ______for other more significant things.

A. would be saved B. could have been saved C. must have been saved   D. should be saved

22、The reason why I declined your invitation to the picnic was ______ a job interview that day.

A.because I had B.because of having C.due to D.that I had

23、The room must ________________ by Tom yesterday, wasn't it?

A.be cleaned B.have been cleaning C.have cleaned D.have been cleaned

24、Only when he conquered his inner fear   a newfound sense of accomplishment and self-confidence.

A.did he gain B.he had gained C.he gained D.has he gained

25、No matter where he goes and no matter who he encounters, he would like to follow his father’s advice and ________ the best upon mind.

A.bear B.impress

C.gather D.put

26、   Broken Hill was recently awarded one of Australia’s rare National Heritage (遗产) listings, but is that reason enough to make the journey?

Broken Hill, in western New South Wales, is hardly up there as a tourist attraction of international reputation (名声). It’s miles from anywhere, boiling hot and lacks the more attractive elements that often make a place popular---for example, high-end restaurants, beautiful beaches, great accommodation (膳宿). But Broken Hill’s reputation is growing with its recent National Heritage Listing Award.

We asked Broken Hill mayor to tell us what makes Broken Hill so great. These are some reasons he gave us to visit.

Perfect light

Broken Hill offers breathtaking scenery to discover and explore. The lively colours and perfect light have attracted film-makers and artists here for decades. From the wonders of the day comes an amazing light show at night.

The locals

We are always happy to greet people from “away”. In fact we love it when people come to town to visit. We are a friendly people who make you feel welcome. And we are pretty proud of our city.

The Palace Hotel

The home of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and just a great Broken Hill iconic (标志性的) pub. You can star in your own movie in the centre of town. It is a world-famous landmark and a good water hole for those nice warm days.

The living desert and sculptures

Located 9 km from the city, Broken Hill features 12 sandstone sculptures by artists from around the world as well as local artist Badger Bates. It displays the breathtaking beauty of the real outback (内地).

【1】What is the real purpose of writing this passage?

A.To encourage readers to pay a visit to Broken Hill.

B.To explain the causes of awarding Broken Hill.

C.To list the reasons for Broken Hill’s greatness.

D.To express the author’s pride for Broken Hill’s award.

【2】Which of the following factor is making Broken Hill better known to the world?

A.Its friendly local people.

B.Its Palace Hotel.

C.Its National Heritage Listing Award.

D.Its sandstone sculptures.

【3】Which of the following topics of Broken Hill are mentioned in the passage?

A.Traditional food and friendly locals.

B.Pleasant climate and perfect light.

C.Beautiful beaches and lively sculptures.

D.Splendid Hotel and friendly locals.

27、Among rich countries, people in the United States work the longest hours. They work much longer than in Europe. This difference is quite surprising because productivity per hour worked is the same in the United States as it is in France, Spain and Germany, and it is growing at a similar speed.

In most countries and at most times in history, as people have become richer they have chosen to work less. In other words they have decided to “spend” a part of their extra income on a fuller personal life. Over the last fifty years Europeans have continued this pattern, and hours of work have fallen sharply. But not in the United States. We do not fully know why this is. One reason may be greatly lower taxes in America, which increase the rewards to work. Another may be more satisfying work, or less satisfying personal lives.

Longer hours do of course increase the GDP (国内生产总值). So the United States has produced more per worker than, say, France. The United States also has more of its people at work, while in France many more mothers and older workers have decided to stay at home. The overall result is that American GDP per head is 40% higher than in France, even though productivity per hour worked is the same.

It is not clear which of the two situations is better. As we have seen, work has to be compared with other values like family life, which often get lost in interest. It is too early to explain the different trends（趋势）in happiness over time in different countries. But it is a disappointing idea that in the United States happiness has made no progress since 1975, while it has risen in Europe. Could this have anything to do with trends in the work-life balance?

【1】From the text we know that the author___________.

A．believes that longer working hours is better

B．prefers shorter working hours to longer ones

C．says nothing certain about which pattern is better

D．thinks neither of the patterns is good

【2】Which of the following countries has more of its people at work?

A．Spain.

B．France.

C．Germany.

D．America.

【3】In the last paragraph, the underlined word “which” refers to ______.

A．family life

B．situations

C．other values

D．trends

【4】What message can we get from the text?

A．The GDP of Europe is higher than that of America.

B．Two possible reasons are given for working longer hours in the US.

C．People all over the world choose to work less when they are richer.

D．Americans are happier than Europeans.

【5】Which of the following would be the best title for the text?

A．Americans and Europeans

B．Staying at Home

C．Work and Productivity

D．Work and Happiness

28、   Travelling abroad is becoming increasingly popular these years. Some people are afraid of making linguistic mistakes while traveling. Actually, cultural mistakes may be more serious, which can lead to serious misunderstanding.【1】

●Touching Someone

【2】In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone’s arm when talking to them or if you don’t greet them with kisses or a warm hug, you’ll be considered cold. But backslap(拍背) someone who isn’t a family member or a good friend in Korea, and you’ll make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacred(神圣的)-never even pat a child on the head.

●Talking Over Dinner

In some countries, like China, Japan and some African nations, the food is the thing, so don’t start chatting about your day’s adventures while everyone else is digging into dinner.  【3】 It’s not because your group is unfriendly, but because meal times are for eating, not talking.

● Removing Your Shoes or Not

Take off your shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party and the hostess will find you uncivilized, but fail to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands and you’ll be considered disrespectful. So, if you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your shoelaces. 【4】

Once you are on the ground of a different country, remain highly sensitive to native behavior. 【5】And don’t feel offended if something seems offensive-like queue jumping. After all, this is a global village, and we are all very different.

A.If not, keep the shoes on.

B.As the saying goes: “Do as Romans do.”

C.Never be completely surprised by anything.

D.Personal spaces are different among countries.

E.You’ll be likely to meet with no response.

F.The linguistic mistake means that someone is not fully expressing his idea.

G.Watch out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them.

29、   San Antonio Aquarium

As home to a variety of underwater creatures, the San Antonio Aquarium is a favorite attraction for visitors and locals alike. No matter which of the water creatures are your favorite, all ages will find excitement at all the interactive(互动的) displays, exhibits, and daily shows.

Stingray Touch Tank

Dip your hands into the cool water and watch in amazement as stingrays(黄貂鱼) brush up against your fingers and even let you touch them. The touch tank is perfect for the young who have an appreciation for the stingrays.

Rainforest and Desert Experiences

This wonderful habitat is bursting with a variety of reptiles and amphibians(两栖动物), including lizards and frogs. The wet rainforest and extremely dry desert experiences provide chances to see the home lives of these amazing creatures from different areas of the globe.

Giant Pacific Octopus

The aquarium is home to the Giant Pacific Octopus, the largest species of octopus(章鱼) in the world! Watch this gentle giant float around with elegance in different colors. It’s a one-of-a-kind highlight of the aquarium visit you won’t want to miss.

Daily Shows

Throughout the day, various wonderful shows run within the aquarium park for free. These shows highlight the habits and behavior of the reptiles, amphibians and even the Giant Pacific Octopus.

Pony Rides, Roller Coasters & Merry-Go-Round

After visiting the aquatic wonders of the world, on the aquarium ground, you will find that for an extra cost, you can treat the kids to pony rides, roller-coaster rides and merry-go-round rides.

【1】Which of the following creatures in San Antonio Aquarium can be touched by hands?

A.Frogs B.Lizards C.Stingrays. D.Octopuses.

【2】What are the attractions of the Giant Pacific Octopus?

A.Its fast floating and feeding.

B.Its huge size and changing colors.

C.Its cute look and wonderful performances.

D.Its elegant swimming postures and interaction with visitors.

【3】What activity is additionally charged in San Antonio Aquarium?

A.Watching daily shows. B.Going for a roller-coaster ride.

C.Seeing the home lives of lizards. D.Appreciating the largest species of octopus.

30、   Early in my career, I was always struck by the fact that “expensive” hotels charged extra for things like internet access and movies. At the same time, more ______ hotels included everything. Although these less expensive hotels did not have  _______ lobbies (大堂), they did offer the things that a young and tired  _______ would want: a clean room and a quiet environment.

For the high prices you pay at nice hotels, everything should be  ______. They should give refunds (退款) for the things you don’t  _______ instead of cheating their customers.

I once read an article about a judge who was invited to a very expensive restaurant in Washington. The restaurant’s food and service were both  _______. But there was something that ruined the ________: the judge was charged $1 for the ice in his $7 mixed drink. The fact that he was charged the extra dollar separately – instead of just being charged $8 – made him so ________ that instead of talking about how wonderful everything was at the  _______, he only talked about the $1. Needless to say, he  ______  went back to that restaurant.

I see the  ______  thing is starting to happen in the airline industry. For example, American Airlines is charging $3.50 for snacks and $7 for meals.  ______ , sodas and water are still free. The airline should just charge a  _______ fare and give you a refund for what you don’t want or use. This will put more power in the hands of the  _______ – the airline might be surprised to find that people are   _________ to pay for extra services. Just imagine what could happen if you just trust your customers to make their own _____?

So remember, don’t  _______ your customers.  ______ , charge what you think your service or product is worth and take it from there. This way, you can remove ________ services in exchange for lower prices. It becomes a win-win for you and your customers by sharing purchasing decisions and therefore giving your customers more ________.

【1】A.expensive B.comfortable C.affordable D.international

【2】A.fancy B.tidy C.quiet D.formal

【3】A.worker B.traveler C.judge D.student

【4】A.charged B.accepted C.improved D.included

【5】A.eat B.allow C.use D.ruin

【6】A.cheap B.excellent C.disappointing D.ordinary

【7】A.activity B.adventure C.experience D.experiment

【8】A.sad B.ashamed C.satisfied D.angry

【9】A.restaurant B.party C.bar D.hotel

【10】A.often B.still C.hardly D.never

【11】A.funny B.different C.same D.strange

【12】A.Certainly B.Possibly C.Naturally D.Unbelievable

【13】A.lower B.higher C.standard D.discounted

【14】A.customer B.employer C.company D.manager

【15】A.able B.willing C.proud D.afraid

【16】A.choices B.requests C.plans D.changes

【17】A.embarrass B.disturb C.discourage D.cheat

【18】A.Therefore B.Again C.Instead D.Otherwise

【19】A.spare B.unnecessary C.bad D.important

【20】A.freedom B.support C.warmth D.service

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Middle English is the name 【1】(give) to the English used from around the 12th to the 15th centuries. Many things played a part in the 【2】(develop) of this new type of English. The most important 【3】(贡献) was from the Normans, a 【4】 (French speak) people who【5】 (打败) England and took control of the country in 1066. 【6】, the Norman Conquest did not affect English as much as the Angles and the Saxons’ victory about 600 years earlier, which led to Old English 【7】 (replace) Celtic. Even though the Normans spoke French for the e【8】 250 years they ruled England, French did not replace English 【9】 the first language. On the other hand, the English language did borrow many words from French. This resulted in even more words with similar meanings, such as answer (from Old English) and reply (from Old French). It is interesting to learn 【10】 the words for animals and meat developed.

32、你的英国朋友Jim所在的学校要举办“亚洲节日”展，他将负责介绍一个亚洲节日。他来信希望你能向他推荐一个中国节日，请你给他回信，内容包括：

1.该节日的名称和时间；

2.该节日的习俗；

3.你推荐该节日的理由。

注意：1.词数不少于60字；2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

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Yours,

Li Hua