宝鸡2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、—Why! Where’s my mobile phone? Maybe I left it on the plane.

—My goodness! You   things behind.

A.haven’t left B.didn’t leave C.had never left D.never leave

2、Asia’s recent rise has not been the result of innovation given its population scale.________, it has happened as part of a wave of globalization.

A.Nevertheless B.Additionally C.Rather D.Alternatively

3、She accused the press photographers of ________ her privacy.

A.challenging B.violating C.abusing D.confirming

4、Those who suffer from headache will find they get ______ from this medicine.

A.relief B.safety C.defense D.shelter

5、After the Shenzhou XII capsule was launched into orbit, three astronauts successfully went into its space core module Tianhe and accomplished a three-month mission, thus again ________ China is a global space power.

A．proved

B．to prove

C．to have proved

D．proving

6、News of the world was gone, shut down after ______ in the biggest newspaper scandal ever to hit Britain.

A. catching  B. caught

C. being caught    D. having caught

7、These remarkable findings suggest the elephants have ________ a memory capacity to make distinctions between human voices.

A. built up   B. packed up   C. brought up     D. took up

8、Why didn't you tell me there was no meeting today? I all the way here through the heavy snow.

A.needn't have driven B.couldn't have driven

C.should have driven D.must have driven

9、To celebrate her birthday, she invited over 500 people ______ her beautiful ship.

A. board   B. broad   C. abroad   D. aboard

10、People began looking around to see ________ the noise was coming from.

A.how B.why C.whether D.where

11、Everyone in the tourist industry has made the point that   Government assistances is helpful, what they actually need most is for the visitors themselves to return.

A. as   B. when

C. while   D. since

12、Word comes ________ free books will be given to anyone who comes first in this book fair.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．where

13、Regular exercise along with proper diets____our health in the long term.

A.benefits B.has benefited C.benefit D.have benefited

14、It’s generally believed that the popular South Korean drama Man From the Stars is ________ in creative storylines as in pretty faces and fashion.

A. such a successful example

B. so successful an example

C. as a successful example

D. as successful an example

15、See things in a negative light and you will find faults everywhere and problems where there are really _______.

A.none B.no one C.something D.nothing

16、________ the numbers in employment, the hotel industry was the second largest industry in this country last year.

A．In spite of

B．In case of

C．In terms of

D．In praise of

17、Do you think ________ true that ________is hard work that leads to success?

A．it; it

B．it; what

C．that; it

D．what; which

18、   volcanoes for many years, I am still amazed at their beauty as well as their potential to cause great damage.

A. To study B. Studying

C. Having studied D. Studied

19、They are determined to go into the dark cave, ________ my warning of danger.

A. regardless of   B. because of

C. apart from   D. instead of

20、You may not agree, but my____ opinion is that this program is not suitable for children.

A.unique B.personal C.optimistic D.generous

21、A worrying rise in social media posts, suggesting that people leave their Halloween pumpkins in the woods to feed wildlife after October 31, has made wildlife experts concerned. Thousands of pumpkins are discarded in woods across Britain. While well-meaning pumpkin carvers might think they are doing the local animals groups a kindness, leaving your leftover jack-o’-lantern in the woodland is actually doing more harm than good.

“A myth seems to have built up that leaving pumpkins in woods helps wildlife, but behind it are many hidden issues.” said Paul Bunton, engagement and communication officer at The Woodland Trust, according to The Telegraph.

One of the main issues is that the leftover of the Halloween pumpkins are often eaten by already struggling hedgehogs(刺猬). In early November, hedgehogs are looking to gain as much weight as possible to survive their winter hibernation. However, eating pumpkin is harmful to their little hedgehog stomachs, leading to diarrhea and dehydration. This means they may struggle to put on weight, and in some cases can even be fatal.

Moreover, leftover Halloween pumpkins can contain candles and plastic decorations which can also be fatal to wildlife if mistakenly eaten. The rotting leftover can also attract less popular wildlife, such as rats, to an area. According to The Woodland Trust, the additional nutrients in the pumpkins can negatively affect the soil balance as well. “Pumpkin flesh can have a really harmful effect on woodland soils,plants, and fungi(真菌),” Bunton pointed out.

So what should you do with your beautifully carved pumpkin creation after October 31? Most experts recommend composting (堆肥) it yourself at home if you can, or asking if a local farm will accept it as a donation. You could even try some scientific experiments to produce more energy from the throw-away wasted. Either way, the hedgehogs will thank vou.

【1】What does the underlined word “discarded” mean in paragraph 1?

A．Processed.

B．Recycled.

C．Deserted.

D．Preserved.

【2】Why do hedgehogs try to eat so many pumpkins in early November?

A．To enjoy the sweet food.

B．To fill their stomachs.

C．To prepare for the winter.

D．To improve their health.

【3】What is paragraph 4 mainly about?

A．The additional nutrients in the leftover pumpkins.

B．The damages of candles and plastic in the pumpkins.

C．The attraction of the rotting leftovers to some wildlife.

D．Further explanation of the effect of leftover pumpkins.

【4】What are people advised to do with the leftover pumpkins after Halloween?.

A．Stop leaving your pumpkins in the woods.

B．Keep your beautiful pumpkin creations at home.

C．Feed the hedgehogs with the leftover pumpkins.

D．Bury the pumpkins leftover deep under the ground.

22、   My kids sit in Gee’s living room and respectfully lift antique Christmas ornaments (装饰品) out of a cardboard box. They giggle at Ann, who is a foreign character to them. Gee stands beside them, quietly explaining each treasure. She tells me that she and Tom built their ornament collection piece by piece. She smiles as we leave with the box.

We first met Tom and Gee in the early days of our marriage. Someone had been returning our garbage cans to the garage each garbage day, and Jim and I had wondered who. Then one day we spotted him: an elderly man who lived across the street.

I baked cookies and left them outside with a thank-you note. When we got home that day, a typed letter had replaced the gift. The letter was from Tom and explained back when he’d been fighting a war, neighbors had taken the time to handle the garbage cans for his young wife, Gee, and he never forgot. Now he paid it forward by doing the same for all of us.

A few years after we’d moved in, Tom died. We photocopied that letter and attached it to one of our own for Gee. We told her how special Tom had been to us. She wrote back and told us she still talked to Tom every day.

These days, we’re piling up boxes of our own. We’re planning a move. We know it’s time to go, and yet we can’t seem to stick the For Sale sign up on the lawn. It’s not just Gee. It’s the man who lets our kids pick peaches off the tree in his front yard. It’s the ladies who leave overflowing baskets for our kids on Easter.

Jim and I agree to wait until January. This Christmas, we’ll decorate our tree with Gee’s ornaments, out of the box labeled in Tom’s handwriting. Maybe I’ll talk to him just as Gee still does. Thank you, I’ll say. For teaching us what it means to be a neighbor.

【1】What can we infer from the first paragraph?

A. The kids thought little of these antique Christmas ornaments.

B. The kids were fond of these antique Christmas ornaments.

C. The kids were afraid of these antique Christmas ornaments.

D. The kids had no interest in these antique Christmas ornaments.

【2】Which of the following is true about Tom?

A. He fought a war from which the author suffered a lot.

B. He first met the author at her wedding.

C. He was an elderly man whose job was handling garbage cans.

D. He helped to handle his neighbors’ garbage cans secretly.

【3】What could be the best title of this passage?

A. This is what Tom did for us.

B. This is why we didn’t want to move.

C. This is what it really means to be a neighbor.

D. This is how neighbors help each other.

23、Thanks to YouTube, Streaming first caught on in 2005. Today nearly three quarters of American households subscribe to at least one video streaming service. With almost 200 million subscribers worldwide and a billion hours of content viewed each week, Netflix is by far the biggest paid service. No. 2 is Amazon Prime Video. But for every Goliath, there are a hundred Davids. Many smaller streaming services show nothing but sports, classic movies, or Japanese anime.

In the early days of streaming the appeal was the lower cost, and it still is. The average streamer spends $37 a month and subscribes to three streaming platforms, while the average cable ser pays more than $200 per month. Still streaming has become more expensive in recent years. In 2019, Netflix raised the price of its basic service 12. 5 percent to $8.99 a month. A quarter of its subscribers, who protested price increases, said they would cancel their subscriptions. Few did.

A major reason: streaming networks have become home to many of the most popular TV series, including recent Emmy winners. They offer full-length feature films as well, and last year, Netflix received more Oscar nominations than any other media company. In fact, streaming has changed the Oscar competition, at least for this year. Usually only films shown in theaters are considered, but because of the coronavirus, all movies released online in 2020 are qualified for the 2021 Oscar Academy Awards. That shift is especially good news for Disney, which is putting the much anticipated movie Mulan on a new streaming service, Amazon Prime Video. But watching Mulan from your own home will cost $29.99 — on top of the service’s monthly fee of $6.99.

Too much streaming can have its disadvantages, however. There are those who binge-watch, a term Merriam-Webster added in 2017 with the definition “to watch many or all episodes of a TV series on end.” Alejandro Fragoso from New York holds the Guinness World Record: 94 straight hours.

【1】What do the underlined words “Goliath” and “David” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A．TV viewers.

B．TV programs.

C．Streaming services.

D．Streaming subscribers.

【2】Why did most Netflix subscribers continue their subscriptions?

A．They cannot go without it.

B．They think it is good value for money.

C．Netflix has controlled the market.

D．They think the low cost is a thing of the past.

【3】What does the good news in Paragraph 3 mean to Disney?

A．The movie Mulan will win an Oscar award.

B．The movie Mulan will generate great profits.

C．The movie Mulan can be released on Amazon Prime Video.

D．The movie Mulan can compete for an Oscar.

【4】What do binge-watchers tend to do?

A．They watch TV series continuously.

B．They start a new life.

C．They break world records.

D．They watch TV series aimlessly

24、   Towner Art Gallery，the contemporary art museum，presents a unique programme of major exhibitions of contemporary and historic visual art. Towner’s new home in the heart of the Cultural Quarter has repositioned its exhibitions and activities where they can be enjoyed by all. Wheelchairs can be provided for visitors with mobility difficulties. Assistance dogs are welcome.

Opening：From 1 0 a. m. to 5 P. m.

Prices：One paying exhibition per year；all other exhibitions are free

Location：10-minute walk from Eastbourne Railway Station

Here is something you’re likely to enjoy at Towner Art Gallery.

Towner Tours

Enjoy a tour of the exhibitions with the help of your guide. You may also book a group  tour for 10 or more people at a time convenient for you，for￡2 per person.

Opening：Daily except weekends

Towner Cafe Bar

Urban Ground is the perfect spot to enjoy a delicious Direct Trade coffee made from Union Hand Roasted beans. Treat yourself to one of their freshly prepared light lunches.

Opening：Daily except Saturdays and Sundays

Coastal Culture Trail

The De La Wart Pavilion in Bexhill，Jerwood Gallery，and Towner—three of the most  exciting visual art galleries in the UK—share a 20-mile stretch of East Sussex coastline，  which—less than 90 minutes from London—is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. You can start from the Jerwood Gallery in Hastings and follow it to Towner Art Gallery or in  reverse(相反).

Opening：Daily

Tiny Towner Drop-in

This is a welcoming space for under-5s and their parents and caregivers to play and explore together.

Opening：Every Tuesday

【1】Where is Towner Art Gallery?

A.In Bexhill. B.In Hastings.

C.In London. D.In Eastbourne.

【2】Which will be a wonderful choice for a weekend tour?

A.Towner Tours. B.Coastal Culture Trail.

C.Tiny Towner Drop-in. D.Towner Cafe Bar.

【3】What do we know about Towner Art Gallery?

A.Its exhibitions are all charged. B.It is open every day.

C.It favors the disabled. D.It offers free group service.

25、   When twelve-year-old John Wilson walked into his chemistry class on a rainy day in late October 1931, he had no way of knowing that his life was about to change completely. The class_______that day was to show how______ a container of water would bring oxygen bubbles(气泡) to the surface. The container John was about to heat, _______, was not like the containers students everywhere had used. Someone had been ______ and put the wrong label(标签) on the bottle. And _______ John heated it with a Bunsen burner, the container _______ , sending the liquid flying in all directions. John Wilson came away from it, completely _______.

Wilson spent the next two months in hospital. After he returned home, his parents _______a hard time to find a way to deal with the_______ that had happened to their lives. But Wilson did not _______ the accident as a disaster. He knew he had the rest of his life to live. He learned Braille(盲文) quickly and continued his _______ at the esteemed Worcester College for the disabled. There, he not only _______ as a student but also became an accomplished rower, swimmer, actor, musician, and orator.

Many people, faced with the_______ John Wilson met with, would have _______of their experience. Perhaps they would have considered themselves to be _______ by ill fortune and discouraged in their _______ to do anything significant with their lives. Wilson, however, lost his sight but found a _______. Through his practical action and life attitude, he proved to us_______that it’s not what happens to us that _______our lives — it’s what we make_______ what happens.

【1】A.discussion B.experiment C.analysis D.management

【2】A.bringing out B.turning over C.heating up D.picking on

【3】A.therefore B.instead C.besides D.however

【4】A.light-hearted B.absent-minded C.cold-blooded D.bad-tempered

【5】A.as B.if C.once D.though

【6】A.leaked B.exploded C.collapsed D.melted

【7】A.dumb B.lame C.deaf D.blind

【8】A.called for B.drove off C.depended on D.went through

【9】A.catastrophe B.coincidence C.dilemma D.drawback

【10】A.elect B.appoint C.regard D.recommend

【11】A.education B.occupation C.contribution D.recovery

【12】A.survived B.shone C.competed D.registered

【13】A.discrimination B.resistance C.circumstances D.uncertainties

【14】A.dreamed B.thought C.approved D.complained

【15】A.criticized B.motivated C.surrounded D.interrupted

【16】A.preferences B.requirements C.failures D.attempts

【17】A.bridge B.vision C.reward D.cure

【18】A.dramatically B.occasionally C.abruptly D.roughly

【19】A.limits B.predicts C.determines D.replaces

【20】A.of B.from C.for D.up

26、假定你是李华，你从某网站上得知北京机场招募为境外人员检测的志愿者。请你根据以下要点 写一封自荐信。

1、表达意愿。 2、自荐理由。 3、恳请获准。

注意：1、字数100字左右。

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。

参考词汇：新冠病毒novel coronavirus

Dear the leaders of Beijing airport,

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Yours sincerely,

Li Hua