天水2025学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测高二英语

1、No   matter   where   he   is,   he   makes   ________   a   rule   to   go   for   a   walk   before   breakfast.

A．him

B．this

C．that

D．it

2、He started early _______he could get there before nine

A. in order that　　B. because　　　 C. so as to　　 D. in order to

3、The dictionary is_________. many words have been added to the language since it was published.

A．out of control

B．out of date

C．out of sight

D．out of reach

4、A society was set up to __________ the endangered animals and plant life from dying out in this area.

A. reserve   B. preserve

C. observe   D. deserve

5、Bob, who is senior to me _______ two years, treated me ______ a movie.

A. by; to   B. for; to

C. by; with   D. to; with

6、It is ________ he often feels sleepy in class ________ makes his teachers worried about him.

A.what; that B.that; what C.that; that D./; that

7、________ the project, they have to stay there for another two weeks.

A．Not completing

B．Not completed

C．Not having completed

D．Having not completed

8、The couple have five children ______ .

A. above  all   B. of  all

C. in  all   D. at  all

9、Doctor Smith ________ in the university for more than 20 years before he retired last month.

A．worked

B．was working

C．has worked

D．had worked

10、After a while, she apologized for the way ______ she behaved at the beginning.

A．that

B．where

C．which

D．on which

11、--- These problems are too hard to ______. Will you give me some advice?

--- There are many ways, but the most important is to have a careful plan.

A．show up

B．set out

C．put out

D．work out

12、We decided to move back to my hometown. We needed our children to be surrounded by people who loved them the way _________ only grandparents can.

A．which

B．how

C．that

D．in that

13、------What is the language ________ in Australia?

------Why! Everyone knows that Australia is ________country.

A.talked; an English-spoken B.speaking; a speaking-English

C.spoken; a speaking English D.spoken; an English-speaking

14、There lay in the accents of the unfortunate man ________ significant an awareness of his sadness ________ she had not the strength to utter a syllable.

A．so; but

B．such; what

C．such; that

D．so; that

15、_______ people were killed in the earthquake in Sichuan.

A. A large number   B. A great many

C. A great deal of   D. A large quantity of

16、______ has finished the work ahead of time will be rewarded though we don’t know______ it will be.

A. Who; who   B. Whoever; whoever

C. Who; whoever D. Whoever; who

17、The girl's eyes brightened when she saw the birthday present she_________.

A. would promise   B. had promised

C. would be promised   D. had been promised

18、In a debate, ________ the side you don’t believe in can encourage your critical thinking.

A. taking up   B. take away

C. taking on   D. take in

19、________of stealing money from the bank，he was being questioned by the police.

A. Accusing   B. Accused

C. Having accused   D. To accuse

20、It has been warned that to the surroundings with people infected by Covid-19 without any protection can lead to a severe result.

A．being exposed

B．exposed

C．having exposed

D．to expose

21、Your suggestion is of great value but too general. Could you be a little more __________?

A. definite  B. specific

C. standard D. qualified

22、Lily was determined to become a teacher and finally her persistence _______.

A．paid off

B．got off

C．called off

D．took off

23、In my _______, please look after my pet dog.

A. absence   B. encouragement

C. firm   D. conduct

24、_______ moved us most was________ he looked after the old man for more than twenty years.

A．That; that

B．What; that

C．What; what

D．That; what

25、Though Tom knew nothing about business, he succeeded ________ other more well-informed managers failed.

A. what   B. how C. if   D. where

26、The British are known for their sense of humour.However,it is often difficult for foreigners to understand their jokes.The main point to remember is that the British often use understatement.

Understatement means saying less than you think or feel.For example,if someone gets very wet in a shower of rain,he might say,“It’s a little damp outside.” Or,if someone is very impolite and shouts at another person,someone else might say,“She isn’t exactly friendly.” Understatement is often used in an unpleasant situation or to make another person look silly.Understatement plays an important part in British humour.

Another key to understanding British humour is that the British like to make fun of themselves as well as others.They often laugh about the silly and unpleasant things that happen in our everyday life when someone accidentally falls over in the street.They also like to make jokes on people from different classes of society.They like to make jokes about their accents,the way they dress and the way they behave.What’s more,the British love to watch comedies about people who do not know how to behave in society.The comedy series Mr Bean is a good example of this kind of humour.

Mr Bean is the character created by British actor Rowan Atkinson in 1990.Mr Bean doesn’t talk often,and instead he uses his body movements and facial expressions to make people laugh.Perhaps what makes Mr Bean so funny is that he does things that adults in the real world cannot do.Mr Bean is popular in many countries around the world because you do not have to speak English to understand the humour.Because of this,many people have become familiar with the British sense of humour.

【1】Why is it difficult for foreigners to understand British jokes?

A．The British often stick to the facts.

B．British jokes are involved with many different cultures.

C．British jokes are not as funny as jokes in other countries.

D．The British try to make out that something is less important than it is.

【2】How does the author mainly explain the understatement?

A．By describing a process.

B．By making comparisons.

C．By following the time order.

D．By using examples.

【3】How does Mr Bean make people laugh?

A．By using his body movements and facial expressions.

B．By making jokes about others’ accents.

C．By copying others’ behaviour.

D．By telling funny stories.

27、Holidays

【1】What can you do if you like to go on holidays with pets?

A．Choose the holiday in Devon.

B．Go to the Snowdonia Centre.

C．Join the World Sea Trip of 2022.

D．Visit Acapulco and Hawaii.

【2】At the Snowdonia Centre, the beginners’ costs of ￡57 do not cover ________.

A．food

B．rooms

C．body exercises

D．walking shoes

【3】What is special about the World Sea Trip of 2022?

A．You can have free meals on deck every day.

B．You can sleep on a ship and tour many places.

C．You will have chances to watch and act in a play.

D．You have to do your own packing and unpacking.

28、Chocolate is a kind of food. But do you know it came as a drink at first? It was made from the seeds of cacao trees. The seeds were first found to be useful about 2,000 years ago. Early Central Americans and Mexicans used the seeds of cacao trees to make a drink that tasted bitter, not sweet. Later on, this drink was made into a sweet drink, known as hot chocolate today.

Why does chocolate taste sweet? That’s because a lot of sugar is added. This means that chocolate can be bad for your teeth and health. But it’s proved that chocolate is safe to eat unless you have too much of it.

There are mainly three types of chocolate: white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Among the three, white chocolate tastes the sweetest. Milk chocolate is sweet, but not as sweet as white chocolate. Dark chocolate is the least sweet and has the strongest chocolate flavor.

Today chocolate is often used in cakes, ice creams, puddings, candies and so on. It is popular with people, especially the young. However, according to a report, chocolate could not be seen any more in the year of 2050. It may disappear because of higher temperatures and drier weather conditions. Some scientists have begun to work hard to save the cacao trees.

【1】Chocolate is ________.

A．a kind of sport

B．a kind of animal

C．a kind of music

D．a kind of food

【2】When were the seeds of cacao trees first found to be useful?

A．About 1,500 years ago.

B．About 2,000 years ago.

C．About 2,500 years ago.

D．About 3,000 years ago.

【3】Why does chocolate taste sweet?

A．Because a lot of sugar is added.

B．Because a lot of tea is added.

C．Because a lot of oil is added.

D．Because a lot of salt is added.

【4】What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A．Types of chocolate.

B．Prices of chocolate.

C．Sizes of chocolate.

D．Shapes of chocolate.

【5】What does the underlined word “It” in Paragraph 4 refer to?

A．Meat.

B．Bread.

C．Chocolate.

D．Water.

29、   It is essential that students have a category of school-related activities they can participate in. These activities can range from activities during normal school hours to after-school activities. No matter the time, these activities should be available to every student, and at Victory Pioneers International Schools (V.P.I.S) it is encouraged that every student participate in at least one activity, educational and recreational.

One of the primary reasons school activities are important at V.P.I.S. is because it gives students the exercise they might not normally receive. Most popularly, these types of activities include major sports such as football, basketball, baseball, tennis, track and field and soccer but also might include gymnasium games and other games.

Activities during V.P.I.S. also make a good impression on colleges if students are planning to pursue more education. Colleges look for students who do not just go to school and go home after school. These activities range from participating in clubs and sports to volunteering after school at a recreation center or having a part-time job. If a college sees you maintained good grades while participating in these activities, it will be impressed.

V.P.I.S. activities also allow students to be creative. Gifted-and-talented activities allow gifted students to participate in what they otherwise would never have experienced in the classroom. They are a great way to allow students to be creative. Additionally, participating in clubs such as drama that appeal to students’ interest also allows them to expand their knowledge and be creative.

Students also can have their interests expanded by participating in activities. These activities could consist of anything, such as joining the Future Business Leaders, the school’s debate team and the chess team, to name a few. By participating in these activities, a student might realize he is interested in something he never knew he was interested in before.

【1】What can we learn about activities at V.P.I.S.?

A．Not every student has access to them.

B．Students are required to take part in them after school.

C．They give students exercise that might not be got in other schools.

D．Educational activities are more popular with the students.

【2】What benefits can the students get from the activities?

A．They can get extra grades when applying for colleges.

B．They will become more gifted and talented .

C．They may expand their knowledge in drama.

D．They may better know their own interests.

【3】Which of the following is a suitable title for the passage?

A．The Benefits of V.P.I.S. Activities

B．School-related Activities at V.P.I.S.

C．Colleges Need Creative Students

D．Activities Make You Creative

【4】Where is the passage probably from?

A．A scientific magazine.

B．A college application guideline.

C．A club introduction.

D．The website of V.P.I.S.

30、   I just thought I would share with you all something that happened to me one day when I was driving _______ from work. There was a guy riding his motorcycle Harley Davidson behind me. I didn't think_______ of it until I turned off the highway to head toward home and he _______ , too. Then I turned into another street leading to my newly-bought house and he _______ me again.

All of a sudden, I realized that someone was following me. I was starting to feel a bit nervous _______when I turned into my own street and he followed me there, too. I pulled into my driveway and he pulled up on the street in front of my house. I was feeling quite _______ by then.

He was all dressed up in his bike gear and I _______ what was going on. He came up to me and said that my indicator wasn't working and he was _______ me and wanted to make sure I got to my _______ safe and wanted to make me know about the ________ , so I could get them ________ .

I thanked him for his ________and he got back on his bike and drove off. I learnt an important ________ that day: not to be so quick to ________ people. He might have looked ________ but he had a heart of gold.

A．home

B．car

C．guests

D．roads

A．nothing

B．something

C．anything

D．some things

A．turned on

B．turned to

C．turned down

D．turned off

A．turned

B．followed

C．drove

D．rushed

A．especially

B．probably

C．suddenly

D．naturally

A．scared

B．excited

C．tired

D．ashamed

A．believed

B．wandered

C．imagined

D．wondered

A．doubtful about

B．upset for

C．puzzled at

D．concerned for

A．office

B．destination

C．association

D．approach

A．question

B．accident

C．problem

D．mistake

A．loaded

B．fixed

C．lied

D．rebuilt

A．understanding

B．kindness

C．harmony

D．politeness

A．skill

B．adventure

C．experience

D．lesson

A．judge

B．express

C．comfort

D．doubt

A．funny

B．handsome

C．tough

D．gentle

31、课文默写

The other day I was showing the boys the weekly chemistry experiment when, before I knew it, the mixture was bubbling over everywhere! The boys who had never come across anything like this before started jumping out of the windows. Sometimes I wonder 【1】, most of whom will be going back to their villages after Year 8 anyway. To be honest, I doubt 【2】.

Xie Lei lives with a host family who give her lots of good advice. Although some foreign students live in student accommodation or apartments, 【3】. Living with host families, in which there may be other college students, gives her the chance to learn more about a new culture. “When I hear an idiom that I don’t understand, I can ask my host family for help ,” explains Xie Lei. “Also, when I miss my family, 【4】 .”

32、假如你是李华，最近你班就“是否使用高科技修复与展示鼓浪屿上的历史建筑”进行了讨论。请你根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文介绍讨论结果并发表个人观点。

支持1．吸引更多游客；2......

反对1. 破坏建筑原貌；2......

你的观点......

注意：1．词数100左右；2．适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

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