阿勒泰地区2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、The best method to ______ this goal is to unite as many people as possible.

A. undertake   B. conduct   C. perform   D. Accomplish

2、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

3、________ a tough challenge though, the Chinese women’s volleyball team won an Olympic title in Rio.

A. Face   B. Faced   C. Facing     D. To face

4、We offer an excellent education to our students. ______, we expect students to work hard.

A.In return B.By turns

C.On the turn D.At every turn

5、 The nation's top health administration office is ______ an increase in the cigarette tax to control smoking in China.

A. making for B. catering to

C. pushing for  D. answering for

6、Mary became ______ homesick and critical of the United States, so she fled from her home in West Bloomfield to her hometown in Austria.

A. completely   B. sincerely

C. approximately   D. increasingly

7、—Will Bob help me look after my pet dog when I'm away.

—Of course. He won't________ your request. He loves animals a lot.

A．put down

B．write down.

C．turn down

D．take down

8、At present, there are many instances   the governments distribute money to the citizens worldwide, but the sources of fund are still limited.

A.how B.which C.where D.when

9、Happiness will be within our reach if positive thinking ________ into daily routine and becomes an important part of our world.

A. adopts   B. is adopted

C. will adopt D.will be adopted

10、Studies have explored how dogs categorize and _______ between different images.

A. illustrate B. discriminate

C. circulate D. demonstrate

11、How can we bridge the ever-widening gap that separates us from other animals?

A．build

B．narrow

C．balance

D．prevent

12、_____ it is true that a student’s most important goal is to do well in her or his studies, it doesn’t need to be the only goal.

A．As

B．While

C．When

D．Since

13、______ she has earned her PhD, she wants to find a job with higher pay.

A. As if  B. Now that

C. Even though  D. In case

14、-We are climbing Mount Tai this weekend.

-Wonderful! Take an umbrella with you________it rains.

A.as if B.so that C.in case D.even if

15、We, teenagers, have already had the ability to take care of our daily life __________.

A. humorously   B. exhaustedly

C. energetically   D. independently

16、He was considering buying a new car but his parents________ it clear that they won’t support him unles he can afford it himself.

A. have made B .were making C. made   D. will make

17、The contradiction between unbalanced and inadequate development and the people’s ever-growing needs for a better life is ________ we must face up to.

A．that

B．what

C．how

D．where

18、Thomas Cook, a 178-year-old British travel company, declared bankruptcy （破 产） early Monday morning, ________operations and leaving thousands of tourists stuck around the world.

A.substituting B.subscribing C.suspending D.squeezing

19、Loneliness is a feeling _______ people experience a powerful rush of emptiness and solitude.

A. which   B. where   C. that   D. how

20、One of the witnesses to the accident wrote a report to the police, he described what had happened.

A. for whom B. with whom

C. to which D. in which

21、Is Doodling (涂鸦) Good for You?

Doodling is drawing lines, shapes, etc, especially when you are bored or thinking about something else. Some people believe that drawing random patterns and designs during meetings and lectures shows you aren’t listening or paying attention.【1】They show that doodling may be beneficial.

【2】It used to be seen as a product of absent-mindedness. However, a modern article on the Harvard University website has discussed the idea that random drawings may assist you in keeping memory and focus.

The article mentioned above highlights that26 of 44 American presidents were known to Doodle. with Ronald Reagan famous for drawing cowboys. A 2009 study conducted by psychologist Jackie Andrade asked 40 people to listen to a “dull and odd” voice message.【3】 Those people who did were able to recall 29%more of the information contained in the message

Some experts believe that embracing your creative and artistic sides during meetings may keep your mind active. Jesse Prinz, a famous professor of philosophy, actively encourages his students to doodle. He believes that doodling is the “sweet spot of attention”. And it may not just be good for your concentration. An artist known as Mr Doodle has made a career out of his doodles【4】.

So random drawing to aid concentration may be becoming more of a thing.【5】So next time you see staff members casually drawing pictures during a meeting, it may be a sign that they are listening more than you think.

A．Doodling is universal from the past to the present.

B．It is rare to see a college student doodling at present.

C．However, there are studies which claim the opposite.

D．The young weaken their concentration by random drawing.

E．Employees begin to be taught how to doodle in the workplace.

F．Half of the group were asked to doodle and shade in a picture.

G．He sells his artworks online and also decorates people’s houses.

22、Have you ever found yourself in this situation: You hear a song you used to sing when you were a child – a bit of nostalgia(怀旧) or “blast from the past,” as we say. But it is not a distant childhood memory. The words come back to you as clearly as when you sang them all those years ago.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words in a song was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages.

Here is what they did. Researchers took 60 adults and randomly divided them into three groups of 20. Then they gave the groups three different types of “listen-and-repeat” learning conditions. Researchers had one group simply speak the words. They had the second group speak the words to a rhythm, or beat. And they asked the third group to sing the words.

All three groups studied words from the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. Then they took part in a series of language tests to see what they remembered.

Why Hungarian, you ask? Researchers said they chose Hungarian because not many people know the language. It does not share any roots with Germanic or Romance languages, such as Italian or Spanish. After the tests were over, the singers came out on top. The people who learned these new Hungarian words by singing them showed a higher overall performance. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also performed two times better than those who simply learned the words by speaking them.

Dr. Katie Overy says singing could lead to new ways to learn a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are contained in a catchy 3, or memorable 4, tune 5.

Dr. Ludke said the findings could help those who struggle to learn foreign languages. On the University of Edinburgh’s website Dr. Ludke writes, “This study provides the first experimental evidence that a listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and opens the door for future research in this area.”

【1】The “song” mentioned in the first paragraph is intended to ________.

A. recall the past

B. attract the readers

C. introduce the topic

D. compare the childhood with the present

【2】According to the passage which language doesn’t share the same root with Germanic or Romance languages?

A. Hungarian. B. Spanish. C. Italian. D. English.

【3】Based on the last two paragraphs, we can conclude that ________.

A. singing is the best way to learn a language

B. the brain probably works best when the foreign language learners sing the words

C. a listen-repeat method is very effective for any language learner

D. Dr. Katie Overy and Dr. Ludke disagree with each other

【4】In which situation can the finding of the research be applied?

A. A mother is going to teach her baby how to speak.

B. A child is going to have his first music lesson.

C. A student is going to learn a new English song.

D. An American is going to learn some Chinese.

23、Shows that are all about movies.

“Filmspotting”

“Film spotting” has been producing weekly programs of insightful film analysis since 2005. Episodes typically begin with an in-depth discussion of one major new theatrical release. A reliable highlights is a Massacre Theater, in which the hosts gamely re-enact(重演) a scene and invite listeners to guess which movie it is from.

“How did these get made?”

The actors Paul Scheer , June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas host this discussion that doesn’t aim to pile hate on bad films so much as make detailed fun of them but try to figure out how they came to be. The hosts are so attractive that the commentary doesn’t come off as negative; even when they discuss true duds, their real love of movies shines through.

“The Rewatchables “

“The Rewatchables “ taps into the universal joy of revisiting a favorite movie-and the less universal joy of doing it with a bunch of deeply knowledgeable friends. Each episode finds Bill Simmons, host of the show, and a cast of guests examining a movie that may not be an obvious classic, but is a culturally significant film that you have likely seen at least once.

“Scripetnotes”

Billed as a show about “ screenwriting and things that are interesting to screen writers”,   “Scripetnotes” offers specific advice on screenwriting. The show’s regular Three Page Challenge, in which the two hosts, Craig Mazin and John August, comment on the sample of an audience- submitted screenplay, is invaluable whether you are an ambitious screenwriter or a curious film fan.

【1】What is the most interesting part of the “FilmSpotting”?

A．Re-enacting a new theoretical release

B．Involving people in guessing movies

C．Reviewing culturally significant films

D．Acting with the audience-submitted screenplay

【2】What does the show hosted by Bill Simmons focus on.

A．Revisiting popular films

B．Making remarks on bad films

C．Recommending worth-watching classics

D．Exploring the way the film business works.m

【3】Which show will be especially attractive to film writers.

A．”Scripetnotes”

B．”Film spotting”

C．”The Rewatchables “

D．“How did these get made”

24、Book Passage is offering dozens of exciting classes in several categories. To view the classes by date, please click here for a calendar view.

The Memoir Series

Instructor: Connie Josefs

We all have life stories to tell. But how do we write about our lives in a way that will engage a reader? This series focuses on the skills of writing memoir (回忆录). Each class provides concrete tools and strategies for transforming memory into attractive narrative(记叙). Format includes reading, discussion and writing exercises.

DATES: Oct. 7—28

4 Saturdays

TIME: 10AM—1PM

LOCATION: Online via Zoom

Your Story, Well Told

Instructor: Corey Rosen

Author and Storyteller Corey Rosen helps you to uncover your best stories, develop them in a safe and supportive environment, and then perform them in a free LIVE show for friends and family.

DATES: September 19—October 17

5 Tuesdays

TIME: 1:30PM—4:30PM

SHOW: Saturday Oct. 21, 4PM

LOCATION: Corte Madera Store

Travel Literature

Instructor: Michael Shapiro

This book group will review modern classics from four great works of travel literature. Led by author and longtime Book Passage Travel Writers Conference faculty, Michael Shapiro, the group will explore best-sellers and lesser known but equally rewarding books from these masters of the genre.

DATES: Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9

TIME: 10:30 AM—12:30 PM

LOCATION: Corte Madera Store

Contemporary Classics

Instructor: Jennifer Carson

The instructor will lead this group in reading recent literary fiction with exceptional promise. With a diverse selection of inspiring voices, Jennifer aims to facilitate stimulating, engaged, and improved discussions that bring forth fresh insights about each month’s book.

DATES: Sep. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12

TIME: 10:30AM—12:30PM

LOCATION: Corte Madera Store

【1】What makes The Memoir Series special?

A．It provides a chance to discuss.

B．It is an online activity.

C．It shares performing strategies.

D．It is about Josefs’ memoir.

【2】When can participants perform their stories?

A．On Sep. 9.

B．On Sep. 12.

C．On Oct. 14.

D．On Oct. 21.

【3】Which class offers a chance to read recent literary fiction?

A．Travel Literature.

B．Your Story, Well Told.

C．Contemporary Classics.

D．The Memoir Series.

25、The Munfords were moving into a house they bought. They wanted to see if all the furniture was in good condition before they used it. James Munford was_________ the built-in drawers in the closet last month, when he found two cases holding 46 gold Liberty $5 coins and 18 Morgan silver dollars that were made in the 1800s. They looked really old, like they were really worth a lot of _________.

James and his wife, Clarrisa, who are both retired thought the coins are _________a family heirloom (传家宝), so they went ahead and made sure the owner _________them back. James texted pictures of the _________to the home’s former owner and made plans to _________them.

“We really didn’t know anything about the _________of the coins. We really didn’t _________, to be honest with you. We knew they were not ours,” said Clarrisa Munford, who runs a restaurant business.

The home’s _________owner, who asked not to be __________, estimated (估算) that the coins were worth about $25,000. He said he’d put the containers in the back of his sock drawer a few months ago for safe keeping and didn’t see it in his__________ to get packed up and moved out of the house. The rest of his coin collection was in his safe. He didn’t realize the coins were __________until the Munfords contacted him. He added that he would never have known if they had __________to sell the coins and keep the money for themselves.

The Munfords are still unpacking and their furniture just arrived last week, so they haven’t had a __________to see if there are any other __________.

【1】

A．trying

B．repairing

C．removing

D．checking

【2】

A．trouble

B．money

C．effort

D．time

【3】

A．specially

B．actually

C．probably

D．exactly

【4】

A．got

B．put

C．gave

D．held

【5】

A．closets

B．drawers

C．cases

D．coins

【6】

A．return

B．collect

C．sell

D．examine

【7】

A．number

B．origin

C．value

D．use

【8】

A．believe

B．care

C．understand

D．agree

【9】

A．generous

B．real

C．kind

D．former

【10】

A．named

B．paid

C．rewarded

D．praised

【11】

A．attempt

B．hope

C．hurry

D．demand

【12】

A．missing

B．old

C．dangerous

D．secure

【13】

A．struggled

B．decided

C．helped

D．promised

【14】

A．place

B．means

C．chance

D．desire

【15】

A．choices

B．problems

C．suggestions

D．surprises

26、阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。

A farmer grew some vegetables in his garden. One day his wife was ill and he had no money. He had to sell some cabbages and carrots in the market. The next morning he took two baskets of vegetables to town. But it was raining hard that afternoon and there were few people in the street. When his vegetables were sold out, it was dark. He bought some medicine and hurried to his village.

On his way home, he saw a person lying on the snow. He placed his baskets on the ground and was going to help the person to get up. At that time, he found it was a dead man and there was much blood on his body. He was so afraid that he ran away quickly, without taking the baskets with him. The next afternoon the farmer was sent to the police station.

Having shown the baskets, an officer asked, “Are these yours?” “Yes, sir,” the farmer answered timidly(胆怯地).

“Have you killed the man?”

“No, no, sir,” the farmer said in a hurry.

“When did you see the dead man?”

“About seven last evening.”

“Did you see who killed the man?” “No, sir.”

The officer brought out a knife and asked, “Have you seen it yet?” “No, sir.” The officer became angry and told the policeman to beat him up and send him into prison. The officer wanted to trap the farmer into the confession(供认), but the farmer didn’t admit he was the murderer.

注意：1.所续写的短文词数应为150左右；

2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；

Paragraph 1: The officer was so angry that he asked the policeman to beat him up again.

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Paragraph 2: The farmer was lucky. A few days later, ...

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