秦皇岛2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、A society grows great when old men plant trees _____ they know they’ll never sit in.

A.whose the shade B.shade of which C.whose shade D.which shade

2、He kept a little notebook, in which ______ the new words and phrases he learned.

A．wrote

B．was writing

C．was written

D．were written

3、Experts have proved that sharks don’t see people as food. Sharks don’t ________ human.

A．target

B．request

C．admit

D．transport

4、So much of interest ___________ that most visitors simply run out of time before seeing it all.

A.offers the city B.for the city to offer

C.does the city offer D.the city does offer

5、The manager insisted that the work ____ finished by the end of this month.

A. should be B. will be

C. must be   D. ought to be

6、The boy ____ on the ground ____ to me that he ____ the book on the table.

A.who lay; lie; laid     B.lying; lied; had laid

C.lying; lay; had laid   D.lying; laid; lay

7、I attended many social _____while working abroad.

A. meetings   B. functions

C. weddings   D. committees

8、The last bus _________ two minutes before I arrived at the bus stop. What a pity!

A. left   B. has left

C. was leaving D. had left

9、A number of people have been _______ to solve the proble.

A．liberated

B．struck

C．dominated

D．employed

10、Jim has changed a lot this year and has made a good ________on others.

A．stress

B．confusion

C．impression

D．campus

11、We laugh at jokes, but seldom __________about how they work.

A．we think  B．think we

C．we do think D．do we think

12、—I’m your old friend Tom. We used to study in the same high school. —Tom? I’m sorry I _______ you. Where have you been all these years?

A．haven’t recognized

B．hadn’t known

C．don’t know

D．didn’t recognize

13、Paris is ______ most beautiful city, where you can see ______ famous Eiffel Tower.

A．/, the

B．a, /

C．the, an

D．a, the

14、We should do all _______ is useful to people.

A．/

B．that

C．it

D．which

15、Different from other World Cups, the FIFA World Cup Qatar is the first one ______ is held in the northern hemisphere(北半球) during winter.

A．which

B．that

C．where

D．when

16、As is known to us all, ________, the situation will get worse.

A．not if dealt carefully with

B．if not dealt carefully with

C．if dealt not carefully with

D．not if carefully dealt with

17、—Must the government of Philippines (菲律宾政府) say sorry to China.

—Yes, they ________. Their behaviour has deeply hurt Chinese people.

A．need

B．must

C．can

D．may

18、—Have you found the information about famous scientists________ you can use for the report?

—Not yet. I'll search some on the Internet.

A．which

B．who

C．what

19、As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is to______the great poet, Qu Yuan.

A.memorize B.honour C.miss D.seek

20、Ryan saw hundreds of delighted students who had ________ to welcome him.

A．turn out

B．work out

C．break out

D．look out

21、On her birthday, she received a nice present from her parents ________ a note was attached, saying "We love you so much."

A. that   B. to which   C. in which   D. which

22、Harry Potter is said _______ into over twelve languages by the end of last year.

A．to be translated B．being translated

C．having been translated D．to have been translated

23、It ______ not until she came back ______ Jane realized that she had lost her ID card.

A. is, that   B. was, who

C. was, that   D. is, who

24、He insisted that I ______ back what I said,  but I insisted that my remarks ______ right.

A.took; were

B.take; should be

C.should take; be

D.take; were

25、This is the only one of the best novels that ________published last year.

A．is

B．are

C．was

D．were

26、Daydreaming was viewed as a waste of time. Or it was considered an unhealthy escape from real life and its duties. Daydreaming has always had a bad reputation, but now scientific research has showed that daydreaming may actually improve your mental health and creativity. It can even help you achieve your desired goals.

Now some people are taking a fresh look at daydreaming. Some think it may be a very healthy thing to do. Researchers are finding daydreaming, they tell us, is a good means of relaxation. But its benefits go beyond this. A number of psychologists have conducted experiments and have reached some surprising conclusions.

Dr. Joan T. Freyberg has concluded that daydreaming contributes to intellectual growth. It also improves concentration, attention span, and the ability to get along with others, she says. In an experiment with school children, the same researcher found that daydreaming led the children to pay more attention to details. They had more happy feelings. They worked together better. Another researcher reported that daydreaming seemed to produce improved self­control and creative abilities.

But that’s only part of the story. The most remarkable thing about daydreaming may be its usefulness in shaping our future lives as we want them to be. Industrialist Henry J. Kaiser believed that much of his success was due to the positive use of daydreaming. He maintained that “you can imagine your future”. Florence Nightingale dreamed of becoming a nurse. The young Thomas Edison pictured himself as an inventor. For these famous achievers, it appears that their daydreams came true.

Of course daydreaming is no substitute(代替者) for hard work. You have to work hard to develop skills. Daydreaming alone can’t turn you into your heart’s desire. But in combination with the more usual methods of self­development, it might make a critical difference. And who knows: You might see your own daydreams come true.

【1】From the scientific research, a few minutes’ daydreaming will ________.

A．relieve stress effectively

B．improve grades

C．escape from real life and duties

D．gain a positive attitudes towards exams

【2】According to Dr. Joan T. Freyberg, daydreaming can ________.

A．reduce failure in examinations

B．help rapid and continuous physical growth

C．improve self­control and creative abilities

D．benefit improvement of concentration

【3】What does “the story” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．The attention.

B．The conclusion.

C．The contribution.

D．The concentration.

【4】Nightingale and Edison are examples to explain that daydreaming probably ________.

A．earns a good reputation

B．takes the place of hard work

C．pictures future profession

D．turns the desire into reality

27、You may not pay much attention to your daily elevator ride. Many of us use a lift several times during the day without really thinking about it. But Lee Gray, PhD, of the University of North Carolina, US, has made it his business to examine this overlooked form of public transport. He is known as the “Elevator Guy”.

“The lift becomes this interesting social space where etiquette (礼仪) is sort of odd,” Gray told the BBC. “They are socially very interesting but often very awkward places.”

We walk in and usually turn around to face the door. If someone else comes in, we may have to move. And here, according to Gray, lift users unthinkingly go through a set pattern of movements. He told the BBC what he had observed.

He explained that when you are the only one inside a lift, you can do whatever you want – it’s your own little box.

If there are two of you, you go into different corners, standing diagonally (对角线地) across from each other to create distance.

When a third person enters, you will unconsciously form a triangle. And when there is a fourth person it becomes a square, with someone in every corner. A fifth person is probably going to have to stand in the middle.

New entrants(新进入者) to the lift will need to size up the situation when the doors slide open and then act decisively. Once in, for most people the rule is simple – look down, or look at your phone.

Why are we so awkward in lifts?

“You don’t have enough space,” Professor Babette Renneberg, a clinical psychologist at the Free University of Berlin, told the BBC. “Usually when we meet other people we have about an arm’s length of distance between us. And that’s not possible in most elevators.”

In such a small, enclosed space it becomes very important to act in a way that cannot be construed (理解) as threatening or odd. “The easiest way to do this is to avoid eye contact,” she said.

【1】According to Gray, when people enter an elevator, they usually _____.

A. try to keep a distance from other people

B. look around or examine their phone

C. make eye contact with those in the elevator

D. turn around and greet one another

【2】Which of the following describes how people usually stand when there are at least two people in an elevator?

【3】The underlined phrase “size up” in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. ignore B. make the best of

C. put up with   D. judge

【4】According to the article, people feel awkward in lifts because of _____.

A. someone’s odd behaviors

B. their unfamiliarity with one another

C. the lack of space

D. their eye contact with one another

28、Explore arts and culture online

Explore UK culture through videos

You can learn more about UK art and culture through our short videos. Our very own online platform, The English Channel, offers a variety of film, music and lifestyle videos combined with interactive activities for improving your English.

Visit a digital exhibition

Almost there is our newest digital exhibition that features the works of artists from Georgia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UK. Visit the exhibition and explore what it means to be human in the modern world.

Listen to the newest music coming from the UK

Our weekly online Selector radio show brings you the newest music coming from all over the UK. The show is available online so you can listen to any of the previous episodes free of charge.

Explore the British Council Collection

The British Council Collection consists of art created by a number of world-renowned artists including Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Bridget Riley, Gilbert and George and many more. The Collection demonstrates the very best in contemporary British practice across different art forms, from painting and sculpture to printmaking, photography, installation and new media.

Stay connected

If you want to stay in touch, get news hot off the press from us and connect with others, then join our WeChat, follow us on Weibo and be sure to check out our Bilibili channel. We want to build a stronger and bigger community for those of you that love learning and enjoy culture.

【1】Who is The English Channel intended for?

A．English learners.

B．Movie goers.

C．Music lovers.

D．Art students.

【2】What can you do if you’re interested in modern British art?

A．Visit a digital exhibition.

B．Check out the Bilibili channel.

C．Watch online Selector radio show.

D．Explore the British Council Collection.

【3】What’s the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce a website.

B．To present culture programs.

C．To advertise online courses.

D．To promote social apps.

29、Spending some time in nature can feel like a relief after staring at a screen or being stuck inside all day. There are plenty of ways to enjoy nature: you can exercise outside, document what you see and even just experience what’s happening. 【1】

Exercising outside.

Going for a walk or run is one of the simplest ways to get outside and enjoy nature. You can go for a walk or run in your neighborhood or on a nearby nature trail. 【2】 You can bike through your neighborhood, or even take your bike to a nearby nature trail. Either way, you’ll get some exercise while you’re enjoying being outside.

【3】

You can use any camera you have — your phone, a small point-and-shoot, or a DSLR. Taking photos outside requires you to really focus on the nature around you. Look for unusual colors, patterns, or animals to photograph.

Experiencing nature.

【4】 Instead, enjoy the weather, look at the stars, and take some time to take in where you are. If you have a tent, put it up in the backyard. Otherwise, you can just lay out sleeping bags and sleep under the stars.

Bringing nature inside your home.

There’s nothing worse than wanting to be outside but getting stuck indoors because of the weather. Recreate an outdoor cozy spot inside your house by hanging a hammock in the corner of a room. 【5】

A．Documenting nature.

B．Creating art inspired by nature.

C．Try to avoid taking any electronics outside with you.

D．If you can’t get outside, bring nature indoors to you!

E．If walking or running isn’t quite your style, go for a bike ride instead.

F．Surround your spot with a blanket, some plants, and your favorite book.

G．Describe what you smelled or heard or saw, and how you felt being outside.

30、An executive was driving his new car on a street.He was _______for kids rushing out from between parked cars.

_______his car passed, a brick hit the car’s side door.He pressed hard the brake and drove the car back to the_______ from where the brick had been thrown.

He jumped out of the car,_______ a kid and pushed him up against a parked car, shouting, “What was that all about and who are you?Just what the hell are you doing?”_______more and more angry, he went on “That brick you threw will_______much money. Why did it?” “Please, mister, please, I’m sorry. I didn’t know what else to do!”_______the youngster. “My brother fell out of the wheelchair and I can’t_______him up.” Sobbing, the boy asked, “Could you help me? He’s hurt and he’s too heavy.”

_______beyond words,the driver tried to__________the rapidly swelling lump(块)in his throat. He helped the young man back into the wheelchair and used a __________ wiped the scrapes(擦伤)and cuts,__________ everything would be okay.

“Thank you,” the little boy__________his brother to the sidewalk toward their home.

After that, he never did__________the side door in order to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your__________.

【1】

A．looking

B．watching

C．caring

D．waiting

【2】

A．Before

B．Although

C．As

D．While

【3】

A．spot

B．situation

C．surface

D．lounge

【4】

A．saw

B．found

C．stuck

D．grabbed

【5】

A．Remaining

B．Growing

C．Building

D．Making

【6】

A．cost

B．spend

C．use

D．cause

【7】

A．begged

B．required

C．asked

D．wondered

【8】

A．get

B．light

C．lift

D．put

【9】

A．Worried

B．Depressed

C．Moved

D．Surprised

【10】

A．chew

B．melt

C．spit

D．swallow

【11】

A．medicine

B．handkerchief

C．belt

D．money

【12】

A．demanding

B．expecting

C．checking

D．wanting

【13】

A．push

B．bring

C．hand

D．raise

【14】

A．recovery

B．repair

C．reform

D．record

【15】

A．information

B．hope

C．attention

D．noise

31、课文背诵

So this is it-senior high school at last! I’m not 【1】 so I’m a little anxious right now. I want to make a good first【2】, Will I make any friends? What if no one talks to me?

I just had my first maths class at senior high school! The class was difficult but the teacher was【3】and friendly. He even told us a funny story, and everyone laughed so much! I found most of my classmates and teachers 【4】 and helpful.

This afternoon, we had our chemistry class in the science lab. The lab is new and the lesson was great but the guy next to me tried to talk to me the whole time I couldn’t【5】 on the experiment. I really wanted to tell him to please be quiet and【6】 me alone!

32、阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Humphrey and his wife Hildy had ten white sheep, eight black-faced sheep, and five long-legged lambs. Early every autumn, they would drive their sheep onto the ground beside the big, yellow barn（畜棚）. Then Humphrey would hold each sheep still while Hildy cut off the wool.

When they finished, there were twenty-three soft piles of wool on the floor, and twenty-three pink, skinny sheep jumping around happily as they were freed into the field. Humphrey and Hildy collected piles of wool and put them in the house.

The next few weeks were very busy. They finally finished on cold, fall evening. Twenty-three bright, woolly blankets lay in cheerful piles around the kitchen. They would sell the warm blankets when winter came. By the time the snow flew, the sheep’s wool would have grown long enough to keep them nice and warm. Humphrey and Hildy both smiled, content with a job well done, and went to bed early.

The alarm clock went off at 5: 00 a.m. Humphrey and Hildy listened to the local weather report. “The earliest cold air in history,” The announcer said, “has brought a freeze（霜冻）to our area! So put warm coverings, folks!” They stared at each other in horror.

“The sheep!” shouted Humphrey. They hurried to put on their clothes and raced outside. What a freeze it was! The golden autumn grass fell to the ground, and the sheep without wool were shaking with cold painfully. Their pink skins had turned blue.

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。

“What will we do?” Hildy cried. “The barn can’t hold so many sheep.”

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Outside the messy kitchen, Hildy had a good idea, eyes falling on the blankets.

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