玉林2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、---You look very tired. What's wrong with you?

---How bad luck today is! By the time I arrived at the airport, the plane________.

A．left

B．was leaving

C．has left

D．had left

2、Progress so far has been very good.   , we are sure that the project will be

completed on time.

A.However B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.Besides

3、Giving up my job to go back to full-time education was a big __________, but now I know it was the best decision I ever made.

A.project B.commitment C.competition D.ambition

4、After winning China’s first ever Olympic gold medal in snowboarding, Su Yiming, encouraged other youngsters to ______ their goals.

A．apply

B．pursue

C．adapt

D．change

5、 As was known to all, John had broken his promise ___ he would stay with us for some time .

A. when      B. which

C. that     D. what

6、Nothing shakes a parent’s confidence ______ the starting of a child’s adolescence.

A. as well as   B. as much as   C. as good as   D. as long as

7、I think it is better to read a good book carefully than to read many ______.

A．at random

B．by chance

C．on purpose

D．in turn

8、Cost ________as follows: food and drink 100 yuan, studying material 150 yuan, accommodation fee 300 yuan.

A．breaks down

B．breaks off

C．breaks in

D．breaks out

9、—What do you think of the cars on the exhibition?

—Well, great. But I don’t think much of_______you’ve bought.

A.that B.which C.one D.the one

10、Whether something is alive or dead is a crucial ______ and it is one that children have no difficulty understanding by the age of five.

A. declaration B. distinction C. division D. distribution

11、_______its business, the hotel tried to attract more guests by adding a swimming pool.

A.Expanding B.Having expanded

C.To expand D.Expanded

12、If you   go, at least wait until the storm is over.

A.can B.may

C.must D.will

13、The paper was due next month, and I am working seven days ______ week, often long into ______ night.

A.a, the B.the, / C.a, a D./, the

14、This is the only way that I can think of _______ the problem of water waste in urban areas.

A．settling

B．to settle

C．settle

D．settled

15、The young man who was expected to   his father’s company, made an unusual decision that he would start his own business.

A. hand over B. think over

C. go over D. take over

16、—Could I keep the novel for a couple of days?

—________! Anyhow I’m too busy to spare time to read it at the moment.

A．Come on

B．Go ahead

C．Take care of it

D．No way

17、__________of the land in that district __________ covered with trees and grass．

A．Two fifth; is

B．Two fifths; is

C．Two fifth; are

D．Two fifths; are

18、Offered the position of manager, Bob ________, preferring to keep his current job.

A.dismissed B.denied C.declined D.deduced

19、—What will things be like in the year 2080?

—I don’t know, but it was the question________last Tuesday by Brian Solis, a noted futurist from Sweden.

A.acknowledged B.approved C.alarmed D.addressed

20、When I returned to my high school in town, I found it ______ completely.

A．changed

B．to be changed

C．having changed

D．changing

21、Heading out of the Scottish Borders and west into Dumfries &Galloway, there are plenty of sights still to see on the journey.

GREY MARE’S TAIL

As one of the UK’s highest waterfalls, Rey Mare’s Tail is well worth a stop. Park up at the car park, and just along a short path, you can stand and admire this tall, natural feature as the water pours down the hanging valley. On the other side from the first path is a second path, following the path, and you’ll reach Loch Skeen, a beautiful glassy swimming pool of mountain water available for travellers.

MOFFAT

After you walk head to nearby Moffat for a short stroll around the town, you can have something to eat in one of the cafes or restaurants. If you’ve got time to spare, Moffat is Europe’s first Dark Sky Town, so as soon as the sun sets, you get a better view of the night sky thanks to the special street lighting.

WANLOCKHEAD

Take a drive further west into Dumfries & Galloway and you’ll soon reach the dizzy heights of not just the south of Scotland, but all of Scotland! Wanlockhead is Scotland’s highest village, which won’t come as a surprise once you’re there.

CRAWICK MULTIVERSE

Just a short drive from the highest village, is a good place to stretch your legs and see a different place on the area’s local industry. Crawick Multiverse has used landscape art to transform a former open cast coal mine into a 55-acre artland, visitor attraction and public space.

【1】What’s special about Grey Mare’s Tail?

A．Its water is the purest.

B．You can swim in Loch Skeen.

C．There is a famous valley there.

D．It’s the largest waterfall in the US.

【2】Which of the following is the highest altitude in Scotland?

A．Dumfries & Galloway.

B．Dark Sky Town.

C．Wanlockhead.

D．Crawick Multiverse.

【3】Which column of the website can you read this text?

A．Culture.

B．Advertisement.

C．Education.

D．Travel.

22、Students and Technology in the Classroom

I live my blackberry—it’s my little connection to be larger world that can go anywhere with me. I also love my laptop computer, as it holds all of my writing and thoughts. Despite this love of technology, I know that there are times when I need to move away from these devices（设备）and truly communicate with others.

On occasion, I teach a course called History Matters for a group of higher education managers. My goals for the class include a full discussion of historical themes and ideas. Because I want students to thoroughly study the material and exchange their ideas with each other in the classroom, I have a rule—no laptop, iPads, phones, etc. When students were told my rule in advance of the class, some of them were not happy.

Most students assume that my reasons for this rule include unpleasant experiences in the past with students misusing technology. There’s a bit of truth to that. Some students assume that I am anti-technology. There’s no truth in that at all. I love technology and try to keep up with it so I can relate to my students.

The real reason why I ask students to leave technology at the door is that I think there are very few places in which we can have deep conversations and truly engage complex ideas. Interruptions by technology often break concentration and allow for too much dependence on outside information for ideas. I want students to dig deep within themselves for inspiration and ideas. I want them to push each other to think differently and make connections between the course the material and the class discussion.

I’ve been teaching my history class in this way for many years and the evaluations reflect student satisfaction with the environment that I create. Students realize that with deep conversation and challenge, they learn that a level that helps them keep the course material beyond the classroom.

I’m not saying that I won’t ever change my mind about technology use in my history class, but until I hear a really good reason for the change. I’m sticking to my plan. A few hours of technology-free dialogue is just too sweet to give up.

【1】Some of the students in the history class were unhappy with ________.

A. the course material   B. others’ misuse of technology

C. discussion topics   D. the author’s class regulations

【2】The underlined word “engage” in para. 4 probably means ________.

A. explore   B. accept

C. change   D. reject

【3】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that the author ________.

A. is quite stubborn

B. will give up teaching history

C. will change his teaching plan soon

D. values technology-free dialogues in his class

23、When it comes to the beaches in Sydney, it's hard to know where to begin. Around 100 beaches spread around the harbor and along the coast. Here are four of them.

Bronte Beach

Bronte's sea pool offers a protected ocean swim and is regarded as one of the best in Sydney—and much like beach culture itself, it's free. The nearby parkland has spacious barbecue areas for family gatherings. On public holidays, the park becomes a sea of busy people as parties take place.

Balmoral

Balmoral, on the north shore's Middle Harbor near Taronga Zoo, has an air of peace. Life moves at a more leisurely pace here. If it's loudness and pride you're after, this isn't it. What Balmoral does have overall is impressive views. And its calmness makes it a great swimming spot for families.

Garie Beach

Located in the Royal National Park, 54 kilometers south of Sydney, Garie Beach is accessible through Garie Road and isn't one for beach-lovers without a car. The large beach is very impressive, though. It's well preserved and is the perfect spot for a relaxing day away from the city. The facilities are top-grade and there is a great fishing spot off the east-facing rocks.

North Narrabeen Beach

Having some of the best and most consistent surf, the beach attracts board lovers from all over Sydney. Surfers have no discomfort making the 25-kilometer trip north to get to the three-kilometer-long beach. The northern end of the vast beach is protected from the northeasterly winds and is a surfer's destination, while the rest of it is ideal for swimming.

【1】What do Bronte Beach and Balmoral have in common?

A．They are both family-friendly

B．They both charge no admission fee.

C．They both allow of a feeling of peace.

D．They are both most visited during holidays

【2】What can we learn about Garie Beach?

A．It has big barbecue spots.

B．It is appealing to fishing lovers

C．It covers an area of 54 square kilometers

D．It has no convenient transportation.

【3】which beach is suitable for people who like riding on waves?

A．Balmoral

B．Garie Beach.

C．Bronte Beach.

D．North Narrabeen Beach

24、Wanna soften the blow of a hangover?

A hangover refers to the headache and sick feeling that you have the day after drinking too much alcohol. If you are looking for something to nurse your hangover, you will find the following right ideas.

1. ASIAN PEAR JUICE

Have some extra Asian pears at home? Run them through your juicer before your next night out. According to researchers at Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, just 7.4 ounces of Asian pear juice is enough to soften the blow of a hangover. The scientists say that the juice interacts with enzymes that break down alcohol, speeding up your metabolism and leaving less surplus alcohol for your body to absorb. There’s just one catch: The juice must be consumed before you drink anything else in order to be effective.

2. MUSIC

Anyone who’s ever suffered through a massive hangover knows that sound is the enemy. But while your roommate’s 9 a.m. tap dancing practice might exacerbate (加剧) your symptoms, music may have the opposite effect. Research has shown that listening to music can provide relief to migraines, which are similar to hangover headaches. As long as the music is pleasant and suits your taste, it should help to drown out the chorus of pain laying in your mind. Head sensitivity isn’t the only symptom music helps with. According to researchers at the University of Edinburgh, listening to your favorite music also eases pain.

3. EGGS

The best way to tackle a hangover with food is to eat while you drink. Chowing down after the damage has already been done may distract you from your turmoil for a short while, but it won’t soothe your physical symptoms. There are a few exceptions: Eggs, for example, have hangover-fighting potential thanks to a special ingredient. The food is packed with cysteine, an amino acid that breaks down the drinking byproduct acetaldehyde (乙醛). So whether you prefer to enjoy brunch out or at home, make sure your meal includes eggs in some form.

【1】According to the passage, the author may agree with the following EXCEPT______.

A.Asian pear juice can help soften the blow of a hangover if you drink it before anything else.

B.Your roommate can make you suffer less from a hangover by practising tap dancing at 9.

C.Eggs are said to contain a special ingredient that may soothe the symptoms of a hangover.

D.Enjoying your favorite piece of music is an efficient way to fight the pain of a hangover.

【2】The passage is most probably taken from ______.

A.a textbook B.a science fiction

C.a health magazine D.an advertisement

25、   Recently, I flew to Las Vegas to attend a meeting. As we were about to arrive,the pilot announced with apology that there would be a slight _________ before setting down. High desert winds had _________ the airport to close all but one runway. He said that we would be _______ the city for a few minutes waiting to   _________. We were also told to remain in our seats meanwhile with our seat belts fastened _________ there might be a few bumps(颠簸)．Well，that few minutes turned into about forty-five minutes，including a ride that would make a roller coaster(过山车) _________ by comparison. The movement was so fierce that several passengers felt _________ and had to use airsickness bags. As you might guess，that’s not good thing to have happened in a(n) _________ space because it only _________ to increase the discomfort of the situation.

About twenty minutes into the adventure，the entire airplane became very __________. There was now a sense of anxiety and fear that could be __________ noticed．Every passenger simply held on for dear life …except one. A __________ was having a good time! With each bump of the __________, he would let out a giggle (咯咯地笑) of delight. As I observed this，I __________ that he didn’t know he was supposed to be afraid and worried about his __________. He neither thought about the past nor about the future. Those are what we grown-ups have learned from __________. He was __________ the ride because had not yet been taught to fear it. Having understood this，I took a deep breath and __________ back into my seat，pretending I was __________ on a roller coaster. I smiled for the rest of the flight. I even  __________ to giggle once or twice, much to the chagrin(懊恼)of the man sitting next to me holding the airsickness bag.

【1】A.mistake B.delay C.change D.wind

【2】A.forced B.warned C.swept D.reminded

【3】A.watching B.visiting C.circling D.crossing

【4】A.arrive B.enter C.stop D.land

【5】A.if B.though C.because D.while

【6】A.light B.pale C.easy D.quick

【7】A.sick B.nervous C.angry D.afraid

【8】A.empty B.narrow C.secret D.open

【9】A.happens B.continues C.fails D.serves

【10】A.quiet B.hot C.dirty D.crowded

【11】A.partly B.gradually C.shortly D.clearly

【12】A.pilot B.baby C.guard D.man

【13】A.seats B.passengers C.flight D.airplane

【14】A.realized B.hoped C.agreed D.insisted

【15】A.health B.safety C.joy D.future

【16】A.teachers B.books C.experience D.practice

【17】A.learning B.taking C.missing D.enjoying

【18】A.sat B.lay C.went D.rode

【19】A.nearly B.finally C.really D.suddenly

【20】A.attempted B.managed C.wanted D.decided

26、假设你是李华。你校英文报正在征集怎样做才能保持身体健康的短文。请根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文。

1. 健康的饮食；

2. 适当的运动；

3. 良好的生活习惯.

注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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