南投2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、________for the free ticket, I would not have gone to see films so often.

A．If it is not

B．Were it not

C．Had it not been

D．If it has not been

2、Rock climbing is an exciting game, ________ skills as well as courage play an important role.

A．which

B．as

C．whose

D．where

3、Enough has been said about health. _______ we should be aware that nothing is more valuable than health which is a solid foundation of one’s success.

A.In all B.In bold C.In approval D.In conclusion

4、Diana got lost. She knew she was ________ in the park, but not exactly where.

A.nowhere B.somewhere C.anywhere D.everywhere

5、For sustainable development, the government has decided to give _______ to those energy-conserving and environment-friendly businesses in many aspects.

A. profit   B. interest

C. preference   D. advantage

6、_____ by some red lanterns, our house looks beautiful, so I don’t think it needs ______.

A. To light; to be decorated   B. Lit; decorating

C. To light; decorating   D. Lit; being decorated

7、—Where is he exactly?

—I don’t know, but I saw him _______ an experiment in the lab when I passed by.

A. to conduct   B. conducted

C. conducting D. conduct

8、He won’t apologize to us ______he is wrong.

A. as if   B. in case

C. since D. even though

9、Human facial expressions differ from those of animals in the degree ________ they can be controlled on purpose.

A．for which

B．to which

C．of which

D．on which

10、 Susan stayed awake in bed, watching the heavy rain beating ________ the windows.

A. on   B. above   C. against D. across

11、In the back of our classroom stand some book shelves with various classics and magazines on them, making reading materials more __________ to the students.

A. systematic   B. effective   C. practical   D. accessible

12、He is the only one of the students who ________ America next month.

A．are to visit

B．is to visit

C．is about to visit

D．will be to visit

13、The doctor says I’m too tired and has advised me not to________ any more work.

A．take on

B．take out

C．take down

D．take in

14、Opportunities favor the prepared mind: for a dream ________, one has to make preparations every single day rather than fancy in vain.

A. to realize   B. being realized

C. to be realized   D. realizing

15、Push yourself to go beyond your comfort zone because that’s   life truly does begin.

A. what   B. where

C. which   D. whose

16、This happens _____________ the children are in two-parent or one-parent families.

A. no matter   B. either

C. if   D. whether

17、I can do anything for my friends because friendship   everything.

A.explores B.excludes C.exploits D.exceeds

18、If violence is not kept in check by bringing the guilty to ____, matters will go beyond what the public can tolerate.

A.equality B.justice C.regulation D.liberation

19、Although she brushed the old pot_______, she could not make it completely clean, which made her very upset.

A． roughly   B． thoroughly

C． instantly   D． occasionally

20、--- When did you return last Friday?

--- It was not until midnight     it was raining hard.

A. when   B. which

C. that   D. before

21、A few years ago, I stood in a small classroom just outside of New York City, watching a high schooler named Serena Stevenson answer math questions. An instructor read outnumbers — 74,470, 70,809, 98,402 — and Stevenson added them in her head. For each question, she closed her eyes, and then the fingers of her right hand began to move. She answered most of the problems correctly.

The key to her success was an ancient technology called the abacus. Stevenson used a practice called “mental abacus”, imagining the abacus in her mind and then using her fingers to work through the problems.

From watching Stevenson, I knew that gaining skill at the abacus was more than a matter of counting beads, so I decided to sign up for an abacus course with my two daughters to see if we could also improve our math skills. I was one of the many who had some math doubts and I felt a touch of fear. My typical solution was avoidance, and if I had to calculate something like a percentage change, I would go online.

Then after a few abacus classes and a good amount of practice, math seemed a little less frightening. I didn’t become Euclid, the founder of geometry. But the practice brought my numerical fears down. This is a time-tested power of the abacus. Confidence grows easily in the device, and abacus students are less likely to be nervous about an upcoming math test, according to one study. Part of the reason, it seems, is that practice and outcomes appear to move in step.

My kids gained much as well. My youngest daughter could work out those math problems that once baffled her, while my older child brought her abacus to school to show it to her classmates and teacher. These were just small successes for them, but that was how they finally developed confidence.

【1】What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?

A．To prove the difficulty of math.

B．To introduce the topic of the abacus.

C．To show the high intelligence of Stevenson.

D．To stress the importance of abacus learning.

【2】What do we know about the author from paragraph 3?

A．He was weak in math.

B．He was good at computer.

C．He regarded math as useful.

D．He had a close relationship with kids.

【3】What does the author realize from his learning experience?

A．Knowledge starts with practice.

B．It’s never too late to learn.

C．Faith can move mountains.

D．Practice makes perfect.

【4】What does the underlined word “baffled” in the last paragraph mean?

A．Bored.

B．Inspired.

C．Defeated.

D．Interested.

22、Finding time for yourself

Few people, these days would disagree with the theory that it’s vital to take time for yourself. Creating some space for enjoyment and restoration each day or at least every week, is a win-win proposition. It’ll make you both happier and more effective in fulfilling your responsibilities at work and home. 【1】. Here are some useful suggestions.

Don’t wait until it feels right. 【2】, so you want to tell yourself that you’ll only relax once everything is under control. But since both work and family life generate an infinite number of to-dos, that strategy is doomed (注定要失败的). As time-management writer Laura Vanderkam points out, it’s far more useful to learn to tolerate the discomfort of knowing your email inbox is filling up, or that the living room is still a pigsty.

【3】. It’s all too easy to fill ‘me time’ with things you think you should enjoy, above all exercise. If you genuinely love such activities, they’re perfect. But if the truth is that you don’t, you’ll only get angry. 【4】, even when the person doing the telling is ourselves. Make sure at least a small part of your week is spent doing something you can honestly say you enjoy for itself.

Pay attention to good feelings. Once you do get some restorative time, borrow a Buddhist technique for making it count: when you realize you’re enjoying yourself, spend half a minute consciously paying attention to the feelings of pleasure. 【5】.

A. Choose true enjoyment

B. We hate being told what to do

C. Make commitments in advance

D. It’s unpleasant to have unfinished tasks bother you

E. So, you’ll often find that those feelings increase as a result

F. Making a plan in advance can create the space you need for your own happiness

G. Making sure you actually get a moment to yourself requires a shift in perspective

23、How to deal with negativity

It can sometimes feel like we’re surrounded by negative people and opinions. Whether it is on social media the people we meet or in political discourse, things can often seem overwhelming and depressing. 【1】.

But is there a more constructive, compassionate way of dealing with these kinds of people? Here are a few suggestions.

Don’t be a receiver, and always be honest. First, when it comes to dealing with negative people, it’s essential that you make it very clear what you are prepared to put up with. 【2】 No one has the right to force themselves on your life to that extent, so make sure they understand that. 【3】. It’s always important to be honest with people when their negativity is unfounded or seems habitual.

【4】 Why is the negative person you’re dealing with so negative? It’s almost certain that whatever it is they are feeling, you will have also felt it yourself too, at one time or another. Compassion should be a practice, in the sense of something done regularly. But I know it’s not always easy either — being compassionate with difficult people is also a skill that needs to be practiced for us to get better at it.

Open your heart to them. When we approach other people from a position of love or caring interest, it is surprising how often they then respond to us in the same way. Someone who is going through a hard time, or who has become habitually negative in their outlook, still has the capacity to show love and care for others. 【5】 It is always the best foundation to build a more positive relationship on, if you can.

A. Practice sympathy.

B. Don’t be judgmental.

C. So make sure that this is the ground you meet them on.

D. And we all know that dealing with negativity can be exhausting too.

E. Equally don’t just try to cover them with positivity either.

F. So ignore them and move on with our lives despite them.

G. Never allow yourself to simply take everything in.

24、The Public Garden’s world-famous Swan Boats is one of Boston’ s most popular tourist attractions.

The pedal-powered boat takes riders on a leisurely tour around the garden’s lagoon (礁湖), giving a unique glimpse of its 24 acres of blooming flowers and lush lawns.

As well as enjoying nature, passengers are supporting a long-standing family business. Robert Paget launched the first Swan Boats in 1877. It’s said that he was inspired by the Richard Wagner opera Lohengrin, where a knight crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan. While the design of the fleet of boats has evolved through the decades, the Swan Boats continues to be operated by the Paget family. The newest boat in operation is 25 years old, and the oldest is 109.

【1】Where does the Swan Boats get its name from?

A．A novel.

B．An opera.

C．A movie.

D．A TV program.

【2】The operation of the Swan Boats is largely affected by _________.

A．visitors

B．water level

C．weather

D．ticket sales

【3】How much should a couple with their kid aged 3 pay for the boat ride?

A．$9.00.

B．$12.00.

C．$7.50.

D．$12.50.

25、In the small-town of Meadowville, where the sun painted golden colors on rolling hills, lived Lily, an ordinary girl with an________ heart. Lily’s best friend was Lucas, a stray (走失的) puppy she________ near the meadow.

Every day after school, Lily and Lucas explored the town, making________ adventures. Their laughter________ through the streets, drawing smiles from everyone they encountered. However, Lily noticed Lucas growing________ each day.

A visit to the________ brought a diagnosis Lucas had a rare illness, and the cure was beyond Lily’s ________. Determined to help her furry friend, Lily initiated a________ campaign. She crafted handmade posters, organized bake sales, and even ________ a small booth in the town square.

Word ________ like wildfire, and the townspeople supported Lily’s cause. Children donated their pocket money, neighbors contributed________ goods, and the once divided town________ for a common purpose. The community’s warmth ________ Lily like a comforting embrace. With tears in her eyes, Lily counted the ________, realizing that the love and support________ her wildest dreams. The town’s generosity made it ________ for Lucas to undergo the necessary treatment.

________ Lucas regained his strength, Lily felt a profound sense of________ for the kindness that surrounded her. The experience transformed not just her, but the entire_________.The once stray puppy became a symbol of hope, teaching the people of Meadowville that________ could heal wounds and unit hearts.

【1】

A．broken

B．lonely

C．extraordinary

D．joyful

【2】

A．found

B．lost

C．selected

D．knew

【3】

A．complex

B．dull

C．dangerous

D．magical

【4】

A．went

B．put

C．searched

D．echoed

【5】

A．older

B．weaker

C．thinner

D．lonelier

【6】

A．vet

B．expert

C．neighbor

D．owner

【7】

A．hope

B．reach

C．belief

D．control

【8】

A．town-wide

B．world-famous

C．self-interested

D．life-long

【9】

A．took up

B．put up

C．set up

D．picked up

【10】

A．last

B．shared

C．came

D．spread

【11】

A．baked

B．used

C．boiled

D．steamed

【12】

A．allowed

B．paid

C．lived

D．united

【13】

A．greeted

B．enveloped

C．filled

D．covered

【14】

A．money

B．goods

C．donations

D．booths

【15】

A．realized

B．contained

C．exceeded

D．transformed

【16】

A．necessary

B．possible

C．valuable

D．useful

【17】

A．As

B．Although

C．If

D．Since

【18】

A．gratitude

B．responsibility

C．achievement

D．relief

【19】

A．city

B．world

C．town

D．country

【20】

A．communication

B．participation

C．exploration

D．compassion

26、A grand memorial service was held Wednesday, October 28, 2009, in central Hubei Province to honor three college students who died from rescuing two children from the Yangtze River on October 24. Thousands of people holding chrysanthemums went to the Jingzhou Memorial House to see off the teenagers, all 19-year old students from the Yangtze University based in Jingzhou City.

The trio（三位）were Chen Jishi, He Dongxu and Fang Zhao. More than 10 students from the Yangtze University formed a ladder with one student holding another's arms to rescue the two boys in the river on the afternoon of October 24. One of the student lost his grip （控制）on his classmates and all of them were in danger. Several members of a winter swimming team nearby came to help. Chen Jishi, He Dongxu and Fang Zhao were swept away in the torrent. People touched by their selfless act had donated more than 500,000 yuan ($73, 206) to their relatives on Wednesday. Millions of Internet users made online comments on major news portals（入口）to show their grief( 悲伤).

“I am also a college student. I sorrow for you,” said Liu Zhuoya from northwestern Xi'an City. However, some questioned the sacrifice. “Sacrifice three and rescue two, is that worthwhile?" asked "Tiaozhantianya" on the forum of www. 163. com." Rescue can not be blind as they could not swim.”

写作内容：

1 以约30个词概括短文的要点。

2 以约120个词就“救人是否要考虑自身安全”这个主题发表你的看法，至少包括以下要点：

1) 当别人有难时，你是否会马上伸出援手？为什么？

2) 救人时你是否会考虑自身的安全？

3) 假如你当时在场，你会怎样做？

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1 你可以使用实例或其他论述方法支持你的观点，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

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