广东省深圳市宝安区2024-2025学年高二上学期期末调研英语试卷

宝安区2024-2025学年第一学期期末调研测试卷

高二 英语

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3.本试卷共10页，满分130分。考试时间120分钟。

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第一部分 语言知识 (满分15分)

阅读下列各题，从每小题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

1. The shop said they would replace the television since it was still under ______.

A. conclusion B. guarantee C. philosophy D. advertisement

2. There is a growing ______ to attach more and more importance to the quality of life rather than money.

A. criticism B. legend C. tendency D. concept

3. Turn off your cell phone before bed, or put it on the “do not ______” setting.

A. power B. deserve C. charge D. disturb

4. The police have already arrested a dozen of people whom they ______.

A. suspect B. facilitate C. motivate D. select

5. Having such easy ______ to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the advantages of living in Downtown Bao’an.

A. attachment B. exposure C. objection D. access

6. We can now communicate ______ with people on the other side of the world through the Internet.

A. legally B. instantly C. distinctly D. rarely

7. After Mark won three tournaments of the competition, it was ______ those peaceful days in his life.

A. native to B. a bunch of C. strains of D. a far cry from

8. We are ______ her promotion to manager because we have faith in her.

A. in honour of B. in memory of C. in favor of D. in need of

9. In business talks, we can’t ______ these unreasonable demands.

A. let off B. let out C. give way to D. give off

10 A rescue worker risked his life to save two tourists who ______ in the mountains for two days.

A. had been trapped B. will be trapped

C. had trapped D. are being trapped

11. It ______ heavily all day and we have no option but to cancel the meeting.

A. is raining B. has been raining

C. will be raining D. was raining

12. Scientists still don’t know which brain process is ______ for disorders like anxiety or depression.

A. to blame B. blaming C. to be blamed D. blamed

13. Mr. Johnson, our teacher and friend, ______ invited to attend the meeting, ______ he would deliver a speech to the students.

A. was; which B. were; that C. were; where D. was; where

14. I first considered ______ to him, but then I decided ______ him.

A. writing; phoning B. to write; to phone

C writing; to phone D. to write; phoning

15. The objective of this course is ______ students’ oral English.

A. to improve B. to have improved

C. to be improved D. improved

第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)

第一节 (共15 小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

Looking for books about maturity? Here are four great options:

Educated by Tara Westover

Westover was born in a remote Idaho mountain and didn’t have a formal education. But she wanted to learn and grow, so she broke free from her upbringing. Her transformative journey to education was hard, both in school and in life, but it showed how learning can change a person.

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

This book is about a boy named Holden who is growing up in 1950s America. He goes on an adventure in New York City and looks for connections, understanding, and personal growth. Salinger’s writing is honest and funny, and it gives readers a deep look at what it’s like to be a teenager.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

This story is set in the 1990s and is about a boy named Charlie who is trying to find his place in the world. Through his self-reflecting letters, readers can see his emotional journey as he discovers who he is. It’s an honest book about growing up that anyone can enjoy.

The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien

This book takes readers on a grand adventure through Middle-earth, a land filled with breathtaking scenery, magical beings, and a violent battle between good and evil (邪恶). Central to the narrative is the theme of achieving maturity, which Tolkien illustrates isn’t confined to age. Characters of all ages face fears and grow in surprising ways. It’s a great book for fans of fantasy and personal growth.

16. How is the book Educated different from the other three?

A. It was set in World War II. B. It digs into personal connection.

C. It features female self-reflection. D. It emphasizes power of education.

17. What do The Catcher in the Rye and The Perks of Being a Wallpaper have in common?

A. They challenge traditions. B. Their styles are humorous.

C. Their characters are honest. D. They explore teens’ growth.

18. Which of the following is the central theme of The Lord of the Rings?

A. Embracing the process of aging.

B Achieving maturity beyond age.

C. Struggling constantly against evil.

D. Overcoming personal weaknesses.

B

Zheng Qinwen, a rising tennis star in China, began playing tennis at age 7 and quickly became one of the best in her hometown, Shiyan. She traveled to Wuhan to display her skills and was offered a training spot there. Looking back on those days, Zheng, now 20, still cried in an interview, because she had to stay away from her family. However, with her family renting an apartment in Wuhan and her grandparents taking care of her, she gradually adapted.

Zheng, who is ranked 23rd in women’s singles, has battled through four matches at the U. S. Open and is getting