2025-2026年广东珠海高二上册期末英语试卷含解析

1、 , I believe, and you will find Tom is outgoing.

A．Having a talk with the student

B．One talk with the student

C．Given a talk with the student

D．If you have a talk with the student

2、When ______ different cultures, we often pay attention only to the differences without noticing many similarities.

A．being compared

B．comparing

C．Compared

D．having been compared

3、—Look, here is a quiz on events of the twentieth century.

—_______. I’m a history expert

A．You’ve got me there

B．I appreciate that

C．Let me give it a shot

D．It’s right under my nose

4、I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting _____

A.besides B.otherwise C.nevertheless D.moreover

5、—Wow, I didn’t know you play golf so well.

—I ________ for the last 6 months.

A. play   B. played   C. am playing     D. have been playing

6、In a small wooded valley ________ two towns, both set in beautiful ________.

A．lies; surrounding

B．lie; surroundings

C．lay; surrounding

D．did lie; surroundings

7、The website provides local reports. ______, visitors can download pictures of the city.

A．In addition

B．As usual

C．According to

D．In addition to

8、 A terrible thought   Mr. Smith when he was leaving for work: what if an accident happened while his son was alone at home?

A. insured   B. freed

C. attacked D. struck

9、—When shall we start the reconstruction of the old buildings?

—Not until_ by the local government．

A．will our program be approved

B．our program will be approved

C．has our program been approved

D．' our program has been approved '

10、Your composition is good but your handwriting requires _______.

A. to improve   B. improved

C. being improved   D. improving

11、Housing prices ________ since the end of the last year. Therefore, it’s time the central government ________ some effective measures to bring them under control.

A. have increased; would take

B. have increased; will take

C. have been increasing; take

D. have been increasing; took

12、I have heard that it is a common    in that country to hold a big party to celebrate when a child turns 15.

A．practice

B．method

C．evidence

D．effect

13、My deskmate is surprisingly intelligent. He_________himself all the lessons he missed since he was in hospital, as a result of which he remains among the top students despite his sick leave.

A．teaches

B．taught

C．had taught

D．has taught

14、Does the noise of the radio ________ you? If it does, sorry for it. I'll turn it off.

A．attract

B．shake

C．surprise

D．bother

15、According to the police，the man called “Tuhao”_______ to be a professional cheat in business．

A． worked out B． made out

C． figured out   D． turned out

16、The more _________ we take the safety standards, the further we can speed up the development of the school bus industry.

A. constantly   B. seriously

C. generally   D. immediately

17、Henry set up a club for football fans, _____ he invited all his friends.

A. for whom B. to whom C. to which D. from which

18、Universities must adopt stricter rules and conduct stricter reviews of submitted material to make enrollment procedures more _____, the Ministry of Education said on Jan 4, 2019.

A. complicated   B. effective

C. precise   D. transparent

19、---- Sorry, I have to ______ now. It’s time for class.

---- OK, I’ll call back later.

A.hang up B.break up C.give up D.hold up

20、All Mary’s hard work __________ in the end, and she finally passed the exam.

A．gave away

B．made up

C．paid off

D．left out

21、   Petra and Wadi Rum, Jordan

When it comes to the world’s wonderful desert scenery, Jordan’s Petra and Wadi Rum has it. Also known as the Valley of the Moon, this place is one of the best due to its amazing desert canyons and rock walls. Participants love exploring its Burdah and Um Fruth, walking to the impressive ancient city.

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

The Rongai Route is the best route if the participants of the walking tour want a quiet climb. The Kili Trail permits travelers to witness the region’s wilderness, virgin forests, and rare animals. This route, according to many, is the easiest way to reach the top where the breath-taking 360-degree sights of natural wonders await.

Quebec, Canada

This special environment made up of both the natural and cultural treasures, where fresh water becomes one with the tides of the sea, makes Quebec one of the interesting walking tour destinations in the world. Here is a track that heads to the Saguenay Fjord National Park which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Adding to the beauty of Quebec are its sparkling waterfalls, inviting lakes, and rare animals.

Great Smoky Mountain, US

This region has been named as the ancestral home of the Cherokee Indians, where rich natural wonders combined with interesting history are the major happenings. The rich natural reserve is evident and enjoyed by walking tour participants. What also makes this destination a popular choice is its reputation as the biggest wilderness on the eastern part of the United States.

【1】Which tour combines the scenery of land and water?

A．Petra and Wadi Rum.

B．Kilimanjaro.

C．Quebec.

D．Great Smoky Mountain.

【2】What is unique to Great Smoky Mountain?

A．Special history.

B．National park.

C．Virgin forests.

D．Ocean view.

【3】Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Magical Nature Reserves

B．Best Walking Tours

C．Colorful Cultural Treasures

D．Amazing Wilderness Areas

22、Virtual (虚拟) Teams

Virtual teams are a great way to enable teamwork in situations where people are not sitting in the same office at the same time. 【1】 This is particularly so for businesses that use virtual teams to build global presence, or need less common skills or knowledge from people who are unwilling to travel.

Virtual teams are governed by the same basic principles as traditional teams. 72 It is the way the team members communicate. They rely on special communication channels enabled by modern technologies, such as emails, faxes, and teleconferences, and alike. Due to more limited communication channels, the success of virtual teams is much more sensitive to the type of project the group works on, what people are selected, and how the team is managed.

【2】 One challenging case is the projects that rely heavily on integrated work. That is to say, when each person’s work depends significantly on what someone else is doing at the same moment, like in a sports team, there is an ongoing heavy exchange of information in real time, and the tasks have to go through a strict order within a short time.

Not everyone can perform well in a virtual team environment. 【3】Another important quality is communication skills. The team members must be able to communicate clearly and positively. Managers of virtual teams need to pay much more attention to having clear goals, performance standards, and communication rules. People have various assumptions on what to expect from each other. 【4】

One of the biggest challenges of virtual teams is building trust between the team members. Trust is important for unblocking communication between members and increasing motivation of each person in the team. The issue of trust needs special attention at any stage of team existence.

A．To avoid misunderstanding, clear rules that everyone understands and agrees on are necessary.

B．Not every type of project is suitable for a virtual team.

C．A virtual team can choose whatever project they like to work on.

D．The members must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

E．Such teams are now widely used by companies and organizations to cut business costs.

F．Members of virtual teams communicate quite well although they never meet face-to-face.

23、Do you know how Uncle Sam became the popular symbol of the United States?

Some historians believe that he is based on a real person，Samuel Wilson．During the War of 1812，Wilson sold meat to American troops. Wilson labeled

the meat barrels（桶）US．This meant that it was for the army．At that time，US was not used to mean“United States”．An officer asked what the US on the barrels meant．A soldier replied，“United States”，meaning Samuel Wilson．

The Uncle Sam image（形象）today shows a man with a beard，a stars and stripes（星条旗）top hat，and a suit．Thomas Nast created this image in about 1838．It represented the government in Nast's political cartoons．Some people believe that Nast based his image on Dan Rice，a popular entertainer．Rice performed while wearing a top hat and suit．

Others think it was James M．Flagg that drew the most famous image of Uncle Sam in 1917， during World War I．It shows a serious man pointing a finger at the viewer and says“United States”．Flagg drew thisenduringimage to encourage Americans to join the U.S．Army．It has been used for this purpose ever since．

Today, Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States that is recognized around the world．

【1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Uncle Sam was a character created by the government of the United States．

B. Samuel Wilson，a businessman，sold meat to American troops during the War of 1812．

C. Uncle Sam was based on an entertainer to show Americans were popular people．

D. The image of Uncle Sam has been used to urge Americans to join the army since 1838．

【2】The underlined word“enduring”in the fourth paragraph is closest in meaning to“________”.

A. long-lasting   B. short-lived

C. painful   D. scary

【3】It can be inferred from the passage that___________.

A. Uncle Sam is an officer from the American army

B. Uncle Sam’s top hat and suit reflect the American flag

C. Tile Uncle Sam symbol is the best of all American symbols

D. Opinions differ about how Uncle Sam became a national symbol

【4】Which of the following can best sum up the passage?

A. The name Uncle Sam was invented during the War of 1821．

B. There are many symbols of the United States，including Uncle Sam．

C. Over time，the image of Uncle Sam came to represent the United States．

D. Uncle Sam is a national symbol that is recognized around the United States．

24、On Sunday, August 24th, comic book lovers across the world held their breath to watch how much crazy collectors would pay for a rare Superman comic book. Though bids (出价) above the initial asking price of 1 million dollars had been coming in gradually since the copy was placed on the auction site (拍卖网站) eBay on July 14th, things really started to heat up during the final minutes when the price jumped from $2.5 to $2.6 and then $2.7 million, before shooting up to unbelievable 3,207,852 dollars!

This of course was no ordinary Superman comic book, but an edition of the extremely sought-after (很吃香地) No. 1 of Action Comics series — the first publication of the superhero that was born from the creative minds of teenagers Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel. Though Action Comics No. 1, which depicted a diaper-clad baby Superman lifting furniture, had a print run of 200,000 copies, only about 100 are known to exist today.

While the rarity is certainly a reason for the high price, Stephen Fisher, CEO of ComicConnect.com, thinks it also has a lot to do with the fact that Superman was the world’s first superhero! Even so, none of the copies have been able to fetch (售得) as much as the most recent one, simply because they have not been as well-preserved. Graded a rare 9 out of 10 by CGC, a third party grading service for comic books, the book is the highest rated copy of Action Comics No. 1 so far. According to CGC officials, the 76-year-old comic book looks and feels as though it has just come off the newsstand (报摊).

That is not surprising given that the original owner, a Virginian man who bought the book for only 10 cents in 1938, had carefully tucked it away (藏起来) in a wooden box for four decades. Fortunately, when he passed away, the book was bought by a string of collectors who all realized it was a rare treasure that needed to be looked after.

Before this, the highest price paid for an Action Comics No. 1 had been $2 million for a copy sold by Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage in 2011. Ironically, the two teenagers responsible for creating Superman received just 130 dollars when they sold the rights to the superhero to comic book publisher Detective Comics in 1938.

【1】the Superman comic book was placed on eBay on July 14th, .

A. it attracted no attention at all

B. things started to heat up immediately

C. the bid price didn’t go up very quickly at first

D. people thought it was worth millions of dollars

【2】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. Why the comic book is well-preserved.

B. Why the comic book is well worth reading.

C. Why the comic book is worth so much money.

D. Why the comic book has drawn so much attention.

【3】When the other collectors got the comic book after the Virginian man, they .

A. all took very good care of it

B. all liked reading it very much

C. didn’t believe it was worth a fortune

D. all kept it in the same way as that man

【4】What do we know about the creators of Superman?

A. They didn’t want to sell the rights to a comic book publisher.

B. They knew all along Superman would be the most successful comic book.

C. They were professional comic book writers when they created Superman.

D. They didn’t make much money from creating Superman.

25、Chris, a single dad turned to a charity SSAFA(英国三军士兵家属协会) after leaving the army, to look after his daughter. Chris said, “________, SSAFA helped me through my hardship. Now my daughter is older and I’ve had an opportunity to ________ the UK coastal challenge to give back to SSAFA.”

Chris said, “As I left Northern Ireland? I was ________ that a special dog be needed to keep me company and to ________ my emotional health. You know, I was suffering from depression. And after nine months in Scotland, I ________ the rescue dog Jet. We seemed to know each other at the first sight. When in the ________ I was always with people, I’d never spent weeks on my own. And it was only when Jet started to walk with me that I realized how much ________ means to me.”

While Chris said the ________ part of the trip for him was pulling his bad tooth out, it was nothing ________ the worry when he found a lump(肿块) on Jet. He recalled, “I noticed a small lump on Jet so I acted ________. I made an appointment to do an ________ on Jet. I didn’t tell social media supporters until now so as not to ________ any panic. The lump was cut down and Jet is well.”

Chris explained, “Four years ago, I, a broken man with no ________, left, feeling I had failed in life. Four years later I am a ________ man living with Jet I’ve also had 80,000 wonderful followers, raised £206,000 in ________ and made so many friends along the way.”

【1】

A．Suddenly

B．Thankfully

C．Generally

D．Naturally

【2】

A．require

B．allow

C．undertake

D．consider

【3】

A．warned

B．convinced

C．ordered

D．suggested

【4】

A．boost

B．record

C．evaluate

D．check

【5】

A．locked

B．met

C．left

D．trained

【6】

A．school

B．family

C．army

D．society

【7】

A．patience

B．respect

C．tolerance

D．company

【8】

A．rarest

B．worst

C．dullest

D．palest

【9】

A．fed up with

B．combined with

C．related to

D．compared to

【10】

A．precisely

B．strangely

C．immediately

D．frequently

【11】

A．experiment

B．interview

C．investigation

D．operation

【12】

A．cause

B．remember

C．launch

D．enhance

【13】

A．damage

B．emotion

C．purpose

D．challenge

【14】

A．happy

B．horrible

C．handsome

D．humorous

【15】

A．tears

B．donations

C．place

D．relief

26、假如你是李华,想邀请你的英国朋友Leslie一起参加你校举行的“弘扬中华传统文化——戏曲进校园” 展演活动。请给他写封邮件,内容包括：

1.活动时间、地点。

2. 活动内容。

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