南通2025-2026学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、In the global economy, a new drug for cancer, ________  it is discovered, will create many economic possibilities around the world.

A.whatever B.whoever

C.wherever D.whichever

2、In the lecture, the professor told his students about how to write an _________ of a graduate paper, expressing the main argument.

A. account   B. application   C. address   D. abstract

3、--- How messy it is! Kevin, can I come in?

--- Oh, I'm so sorry. The house____.

A. is being cleaned   B. has been cleaned

C. is cleaning   D. was cleaned

4、Going out is __________good means of relaxation. Would you like to go to______ park with me in the afternoon?

A. the ;the B. the; a   C. a; the   D. /；a

5、Their team _____first prize in the 4×100 relay race, but the last runner fell down half way.

A.could get B.must have got

C.must get D.could have got

6、As is often the case, there are always some obstacles in the way，something ________ before we realize the real goal of education.

A. to be got through B. got through

C. getting through D. having been got through

7、Your red coat looks so good. It stood out clearly ______ the snow.

A. across   B. against

C. through   D. over

8、— Were all the villagers inspected for the suspected disease?

— No. ________ only 10 people who were exposed to the animals infected by the virus.

A.There were B.There are C.It were D.It was

9、As the water comes from steam released during the cooking process it is already clean, but Mr Seal said it will be ______ an additional purification process before being reused.

A. put through   B. pulled up

C. got over   D. given out

10、It’s unwise to leave________ can be life’s most important decision—future career—entirely to luck.

A．which

B．that

C．what

D．how

11、The government is__________efforts so as to strengthen skills training for rural migrant workers.

A.picking up B.stepping up C.holding up D.breaking up

12、The new supermarket has announced that the first to purchase goods on the opening day ________ get a big prize.

A.must B.could

C.would D.shall

13、What a pity! A few minutes earlier, the students ___ the first bus.

A. had caught   B. were to caught

C. have caught   D. could have caught

14、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

15、—Who is China’s first UFC champion?

—It is Zhang Weili _______ opponent, Jessica Andrade, was knocked out by her within just 42 seconds.

A.who B.whom C.that D.whose

16、—What’s wrong with you?

—Oh, I am sick. I ________ so much ice cream just now.

A. shouldn’t eat B. mustn’t eat

C. couldn’t have eaten D. shouldn’t have eaten

17、Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, will give up the name “royal” ____ they withdraw from official duties and embrace new lives, the couple confirmed on Friday.

A.unless B.while C.as D.although

18、—Do you have any idea why Jenny left the firm?

—Probably, she _______ for a pay rise, but was turned down.

A. has held out   B. has been holding out

C. held out  D. holds out

19、The Internet allows us quick ______ to all the data and research findings in the fields available worldwide.

A. entrance B. charge   C. access D. advance

20、---How did she lose so much weight as expected？

----_____________ eating less，she jogged for several miles every day.

A.In addition to B.In spite of

C.Instead of D.Thanks to

21、How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.

Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United States

The Central Library in Seattle is sleek, modern and sophisticated and has tourists from around the world. The library was voted onto the American Institute of Architects 150 favorite structures in the United States. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events throughout the year, while visitors can stop by the Chocolati cart for a coffee and browse through the gift shop anytime.

Trinity College Library: Dublin, Ireland

The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I. Not only is the exterior impressive, it boasts the largest single chamber library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200, 000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the oak harp is the model for the emblem of Ireland.

TU Delft Library: The Netherlands

The library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual library. The roof is a grassy hill. A huge cone pierces the grass roof, which symbolizes technology. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. It has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Alexandria, Egypt

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina is the revival of the ancient Royal Library of Alexandria, the largest and most influential library in the Greek world. The new library was reborn in 2002 on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea after 10 years of designing, planning and construction. In this library, there are four museums covering antiquities, manuscripts and science, and also 15 permanent exhibitions, including “Impressions of Alexandria”, “Arabic Calligraphy” and “The History of Printing”.

【1】What can visitors do in the Central Library?

A．Holding exhibitions.

B．Exchanging books.

C．Sampling local cuisine.

D．Buying souvenirs.

【2】In which library can you find an ancient musical instrument?

A．Central Library.

B．Trinity College Library.

C．TU Delft Library.

D．Bibliotheca Alexandrina.

【3】What do the two libraries, TU Delft Library and Bibliotheca Alexandrina, have in common?

A．They house their own museum.

B．They are buried underground.

C．They belong to famous universities.

D．They are based on their ancient versions.

22、   Having an older brother comes with plenty of benefits. Big brothers tend to look out for their younger siblings(兄弟姐妹）,and despite the occasional rocky moment here and there, many siblings enjoy life-long close relationships. However, a new study finds an interesting downside: children with older brothers take longer when it comes to developing language skills.

The study, conducted by a group of researchers in Paris, France, builds upon earlier research that had already established that having older siblings is associated with poor linguistic(语言的）development. Now, researchers say they have come to a more specific conclusion: only children with an older brother exhibit these linguistic difficulties.

One would assume that children with older brothers would grow up around more conversation on a daily basis, thus speeding up their language development. Yet researchers say such children actually take longer than their older brothers to begin developing these skills.

Researchers studied more than 1,000 children from birth to the age of five-and-a-half years old. Each child’s language skills were tested at ages 2,3,and 5.5,using tests specially designed to measure numerous aspects of language development such as vocabulary, syntax, and verbal reasoning.

What the research team discovered was significant: children with an older brother had, on average, a two-month delay in their language development compared to those with an older sister.

As far as explaining this phenomenon, researchers have proposed two hypotheses(假设).The first is that older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers, which would compensate for parents potentially being less present than they were for their first child. The second hypothesis is that older sisters usually compete with their siblings less than older brothers for their parents’ attention.

As of now, the study’s authors say they can’t say for certain why children with older brothers have a harder time developing language skills. In the future they would like to investigate if culture or location affects the results of these studies.

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

A.difficulty B.drawback C.mistake D.burden

【2】What does the previous research suggest about older siblings?

A.Having older siblings will affect the younger one’s language development.

B.Many children prefer having brothers and sisters.

C.Older brothers may have something to do with the linguistic difficulties.

D.Children with older siblings would grow up around more conversation.

【3】Why do children with older brothers experience the delay in language development?

A.Parents tend to focus more on the first child.

B.Older sisters are more caring than older brothers.

C.Older brothers always seek to get more attention from their parents.

D.Younger children are always ignored by their older brothers.

【4】What will further research of the study focus on?

A.The reasons for children’s delay in language development.

B.Other aspects that may influence the outcomes of the study.

C.More assumptions to explain the phenomenon.

D.The effect of culture on children’s language learning.

23、Amazing Train Journeys

The Beijing to Lhasa Express, China

Departs daily; Distance—2,330 miles; Duration—40 hours

Linking the royal wonders of Beijing with the dreamlike palaces of Lhasa, the Z21 train travels from the modernity of urban China to a once-remote land. Running westward, the train climbs nearly 16,400 ft (5,000 m) on its journey to the roof of the world: the Tibetan Plateau.

London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper, UK

Departs daily; Distance—509 miles; Duration—13 hours 30 minutes

This overnight train journey is filled with the romance of rail travel. It’s just a pity that the whole experience—from dining-car chatting and light beer, to being carried into a la-la land by the rhythm of the rails and waking to bedside views of towering peaks—feels like it’s over in a flash. Though it may be short, the Caledonian is surely Britain’s best train ride.

Tazara Railway, Tanzania and Zambia

Departs twice a week; Distance—1,160 miles; Duration—46 hours

Few trains offer the chance of spotting big game from your seat, but the Tazara Railway does exactly that. For many, the highlight is neither the scenery nor the wildlife, though; it’s the chance to spend two days watching everyday life out of the window, and enjoying the crowds and chaos when the train pulls to a stop.

Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway, Peru

Departs twice a week; Distance—241 miles; Duration—10 hours

Traveling across the Altiplano, from the shores of Lake Titicaca to the beating heart of the Inca capital, the railway from Puno to Cuzco cuts a picturesque path through the snow-dusted peaks and fantastic valleys of the Andes. Passengers can enjoy the landscape from an open-air observatory car, as they travel through remote towns and villages.

【1】What do the first two train journeys have in common?

A．They make weekly departure.

B．They are over a thousand miles.

C．They travel to highlands.

D．They are the longest train rides nationwide.

【2】On which journey can passengers watch people’s daily life outside the train?

A．Tazara Railway.

B．The Beijing to Lhasa Express.

C．Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway.

D．London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper.

【3】What can passengers do on Perurail’s Lake Titicaca Railway?

A．Travel around Lake Titicaca.

B．Admire the view in the open air.

C．Go through two countries on a journey.

D．Have a deep understanding of towns and villages.

24、阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

Henry Ford, the famous U.S. inventor and car manufacturer, once said, “The business of America is business.” By this he meant that the U.S. way of life is based on the values of the business world.

Few would argue with Ford’s statement. A brief glimpse at a daily newspaper vividly shows how much people in the United States think about business. For example, nearly every newspaper has a business section, in which the deals and projects, finances and management, stock prices and labor problems of corporations are reported daily. In addition, business news can appear in every other section. Most national news has an important financial aspect to it. Welfare, foreign aid, the federal budget, and the policies of the Federal Reserve Bank are all heavily affected by business. Moreover, business news appears in some of the unlikeliest places. The world of arts and entertainment is often referred to as“the entertainment industry”or“show business.”

The positive side of Henry Ford’s statement can be seen in the prosperity that business has brought to U.S. life. One of the most important reasons so many people from all over the world come to live in the United States is the dream of a better job. Jobs are produced in abundance because the U.S. economic system is driven by competition. People believe that this system creates more wealth, more jobs, and a materially better way of life.

The negative side of Henry Ford’s statement, however, can be seen when the word business is taken to mean big business. And the term big business—referring to the biggest companies, is seen in opposition to labor. Throughout U.S. history working people have had to fight hard for higher wages, better working conditions, and the fight to form unions. Today, many of the old labor disputes are over, but there is still some employee anxiety. Downsizing—the laying off of thousands of workers to keep expenses low and profits high—creates feelings of insecurity for many.

【1】The United States is a typical country ________.

A. which encourages free trade at home and abroad

B. where people’s chief concern is how to make money

C. where all businesses are managed scientifically

D. which normally works according to the federal budget

【2】The influence of business in the U.S. is evidenced by the fact that ________.

A. most newspapers are run by big businesses

B. even public organizations concentrate on working for profits

C. Americans of all professions know how to do business

D. even arts and entertainment are regarded as business

【3】Henry Ford’s statement can be taken negatively because ________.

A. working people are discouraged to fight for their fights

B. there are many industries controlled by a few big capitalists

C. there is a conflicting relationship between big corporations and labor

D. public services are not run by the federal government

【4】A company’s efforts to keep expenses low and profits high may result in ________.

A. reduction in the number of employees

B. improvement of working conditions

C. fewer disputes between labor and management

D. a rise in workers’ wages

25、With sunset on the horizon, Chad Rissman and his uncle Darrin Vick had waited all day for one bite. They were just sitting there talking when ______ the line got tight and ______. With that light bite, they got ______ in an unforgettable fishing tale.

Darrin was going to grab the ______. As the leader (接钩线) was coming up, Chad said he'd get hold of the shark. But before Darrin could, an eagle swept in and ______ the shark as its own. "In the sunset, the way ______ lined up for shooting; I couldn't have ______ a better time," said Chad. The family ______ their phones and ______ the moment.

Then, they ______ the line and got the line and hook away from the eagle.

"I think they did a really great job. It could have been a lot ______," said Kim Begay with the Clearwater Audubon Society and Audubon Center for Birds of Prey. Begay ______   that eagle as Eugene, first ______   in Bradenton in 2017, after breaking her leg. "The first time she broke her leg, she was in rehab (康复中心) for about eight ______   and she was in rehab at a very ______ time when she would be learning how to hunt and ______ her parents' hunt. Eugene appears to now be looking for easy ______," Begay explained.

If Eugene or any other bird is hooked, Begay suggested following these steps. "If you hook a bird ______, or the bird has line wrapped around them, you have to remove and then ______. If not, a bird could end up in ______."

【1】

A．gradually

B．suddenly

C．permanently

D．hardly

【2】

A．broken

B．long

C．loose

D．smooth

【3】

A．interested

B．involved

C．lost

D．absorbed

【4】

A．line

B．shark

C．eagle

D．phone

【5】

A．killed

B．attacked

C．swallowed

D．claimed

【6】

A．anything

B．everything

C．something

D．nothing

【7】

A．asked for

B．run out of

C．escaped from

D．got rid of

【8】

A．lost

B．threw

C．grabbed

D．delivered

【9】

A．hid

B．shared

C．celebrated

D．recorded

【10】

A．took out

B．cut off

C．tidied up

D．rolled up

【11】

A．easier

B．healthier

C．worse

D．slower

【12】

A．knows

B．regards

C．treats

D．accepts

【13】

A．raised

B．witnessed

C．trained

D．rescued

【14】

A．hours

B．days

C．months

D．years

【15】

A．critical

B．enjoyable

C．relaxing

D．carefree

【16】

A．protecting

B．ruining

C．discovering

D．following

【17】

A．meals

B．tasks

C．journeys

D．methods

【18】

A．with luck

B．by accident

C．in flesh

D．on purpose

【19】

A．report

B．realize

C．release

D．recommend

【20】

A．safety

B．relief

C．freedom

D．trouble

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.

It's natural to feel the need to control something when everything around you feels out of control, and you feel helpless. When a friend of mine first heard about the coronavirus outbreak, she got down on her hands and knees and cleaned her kitchen floor. She told me, “My floor wasn't even dirty, but doing something constructive made me feel in control and that I was holding on to my power, despite the desperate circumstances.”

Your most powerful weapon against uncertainty is your perspective because nobody and no situation can take that from you unless you give it away. Your perspective can victimize or empower you. When you look for the upside in a downside situation and figure out what you can control and what you can't, it's easier to accept whatever is beyond your control.