天津市和平区天津市第二十一中学2024-2025学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题

高二年级第二学期英语学科期中质量调查 一、单项选择： 1. —Shall I close the window now before I leave? — ________ , I'll check it myself later. A. No problem. B. No hurry. C. Go ahead. D. Don't bother. 2. ________ show that the CPI for September has risen by 0.7%, indicating that the consumer product market has remained very stable A. Statistics B. Specialists C. Components D. Initiatives 3. The school ________ with reading lessons that taught students to guess the meaning of new words. A. broke the ice B. broke down C. broke new ground D. broke out 4. The little girl who was lost decided to remain ______ she was and wait for her mother. A. where B. what C. when D. who 5. Such a simple experiment can effectively______ people’s doubts about the new technology, so they are willing to embrace the innovation. A. figure out B. put on C. carry out D. wipe out 6. With his father being ill, he had no choice but ________ his job. A. quit B. quitting C. to quit D. quitted 7. You won’t become skilled enough for the job unless you ________ yourself to what you are doing. A. appreciate B. commit C. facilitate D. occupy 8. With a strong spirit of innovation, Chinese scientists are making breakthroughs in the development of new technologies. A. strangely B. constantly C. casually D. relatively 9. We shouldn’t take for granted that we still have a lot of time before the College Entrance Examination. A. this B. that C. it D. such 10. Delete the short message at once! Many a man _________by such tricks up to now. A. are taken in B. is taken in C. have been taken in D. has been taken in 11. Laura pretends ______carefully, but in fact she is thinking about the coming holiday. A. to listen B. to have listened C. to be listening D. listening 12. ___________ frequently performed the works of Mozart always attracts audiences. A. No matter what B. No matter when C. No matter where D. No matter how 13. Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o'clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time. A. will teach B. would teach C. has taught D. will be teaching 14. ________ makes the book so extraordinary is the creative imagination of the writer. A. That B. What C. Who D. Which 15. —Why do people like pop music? I hate it so much. —______ it is not your style, that doesn’t mean it is bad. A. Only if B. Even though C. Now that D. In case 二、完形填空： I’m an 18-year-old premedical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such____16____of myself? Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to____17____it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was___18___ my struggle began. Born and____19____in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as a(n)____20____. My self-dislike was further____21____when my family had to move to Norway, where I attended a high school. Compared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly-hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, ___22___the weather was like. I just wanted to____23____myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!” What also____24____to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self- confidence. It always_____25_____between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me. _____26_____, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my_____27_____, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic disorder_____28_____. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist (转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such_____29_____people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success. In other words, stuttering is no_____30_____to success. Another____31____to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my_____32_____dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame. Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am_____33_____pride; it simply gives me feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has ____34____a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to_____35_____it. 16. A. poems B. sentences C. songs D. praises 17. A. plan B. avoid C. attain D. pray 18. A. which B. where C. what D. who 19. A. found B. set C. based D. raised 20. A. burden B. question C. chance D. danger 21. A. removed B. changed C. fueled D. switched 22. A. however B. whatever C. whenever D. wherever 23. A. devote B. seat C. bury D. cover 24. A. contributed B. resulted C. applied D. tended 25. A. ran B. stood C. travelled D. happened 26. A. Naturally B. Unluckily C. Fortunately D. Normally 27. A. sadness B. embarrassment C. relief D. astonishment 28. A. after all B. in all C. above all D. for all 29. A. fortunate B. promising C. celebrated D. generous 30. A. barrier B. key C. solution D. answer 31. A. boom B. decrease C. decline D. boost 32. A. familiar B. former C. flexible D. final 33. A. by B. to C. in D. with 34. A. take down B. take up C. take on D. take off 35. A. adapt B. appreciate C. abandon D. approve 三、阅读理解： A With the future of international travel looking uncertain at the start of this year, planning more UK adventures has never been so attractive. Lundy Island, Devon This tiny island is off the coast of Devon. It successfully raised funds to make sure of its survival in 2020. It is home to less than 30 people. There are historic buildings here and there. They have been turned into holiday rentals (租用的房屋) for people looking for the feeling of being temporarily cut off from the real world. (Four-night stay, from £123 per person.) Snowdonia, Wales No one wants to line up to reach the summit (顶峰) of Snowdon, but there are ways to explore this National Park in north Wales and its surrounding countryside, without adding to the possible crowds. You can spend the night in a tent above the waves, or make your heart beat faster by taking part in rock-climbing. (Cliff (悬崖) camping, from £200 per day per person; climbing from £60 per day per person.) Norfolk You can keep social distance without difficulty in Norfolk: this flat county feels wide and empty even in the height of summer. Head to Holkham Beach for sandy space, rent a boat and explore along the Broads or book a night in the new hotel The Harper in Langham, which is open in early spring this year. (The Harper, from £75 a night per person.) Lake District, Cumbria There’s never a bad time to visit the Lakes. Lake District’s glassy waters and high summits, including England’s deepest lake and highest mountain, make it officially become a National Park. First stop: the Drunken Duck pub and beer factory on a rural crossroad in the middle of nowhere. (From £190 a night per person.) 36. How did Lundy Island survive its hard times in 2020? A. By raising money. B. By limiting tourists. C. By building holiday rentals. D. By cutting off from the real world. 37. Where can people experience something thrilling? A. Along the coast of Devon. B. In Snowdonia National Park. C. In the Harper in Langham. D. In the Lake District Park. 38. What’s the feature of touring in Norfolk? A. You can explore the deepest lake in England. B. Some historic buildings are turned into hotels. C. There are hotels on the cliffs above the sea. D. You needn’t bother about tourist crowds. 39. What can we know about Lake District? A. It has high mountains and deep water. B. It has a long history as a national park. C. It has beautiful waters and forests. D. It survived the worst time ever. 40. Which of the following will cost least for a man’s 2-day trip? A. Lundy Island. B. Snowdonia. C. Norfolk. D. Lake District. B Jules Verne is widely regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction. His “Extraordinary Voyages (航海)” series transport readers on grand adventures to the far reaches of Earth and beyond. But Verne did more than just tell entertaining stories — he also predicted over 100 modern-day inventions and technologies in his writings. For example, in the 1889 short story In the Year 2889, Verne painted a picture of a highly networked world with global multimedia communications. He described the “phono telephote,” which sent sound and images over great distances. The main character, Fritz Napoleon Smith, is able to easily communicate via this technology with his wife on another continent: “Mr. Smith was able distinctly to see his wife despite the distance that separated him from her... Mrs. Smith immediately appeared on the telephonic screen, with her features smiling and her eyes moist (潮湿的) with tears.” Verne’s technically-grounded adventure tales represented a new approach to imagining the future through fiction. Unlike other writers of his day who penned more fanciful or supernatural stories, Verne aimed for realism in his futuristic visions, always basing them on cutting-edge science and his own extensive research. This laid the foundation for the “hard science fiction” of the 20th century and beyond. Verne is often thought of as a technological optimist, a champion of scientific progress and innovation. But his writings also reveal another perspective. Many of his stories feature a brilliant but mad scientist whose inventions ultimately bring more harm than good. Captain Nemo in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea uses his submarine (潜艇) to violently attack ships. For Verne, human nature determined whether technology would be a force for good or a source of destruction. The spirit of adventure in Verne’s timeless stories will live on, continuing to inspire generations to push the boundaries of the possible and create the world of tomorrow. That is perhaps the greatest achievement of the extraordinary voyages of Jules Verne. 41. What is the main emphasis of Jules Verne’s “Extraordinary Voyages” series? A. The dangers of unchecked scientific progress. B. The prediction of modern-day technologies. C. The exploration of human nature through adventure. D. The balance between realism and fantasy in storytelling. 42. How does Mr. Smith contact his wife in In the Year 2889? A. By holding an in-person talk. B. By making a long-distance call. C. By sending a letter back home. D. By having an instant video chat. 43. What is the “hard science fiction” based on? A. The unrealistic fantasies. B. The fictional technologies. C. The latest research findings. D. The imagined future worlds. 44. What can we infer about Veme from Captain Nemo’s story? A. He is disappointed with human nature. B. He is aware of the danger of technology. C. He is in favour of scientific development. D He is different from the writers of his time. 45. Which of the following best describes Jules Verne according to the text? A. Strong-willed. B. Fantasy-seeking. C. Positive-minded. D. Forward-thinking. C Tens of thousands of theatre tickets will be given away to young people next year as part of a government campaign to inspire a lifelong love for theatre. The plan to offer free seats to people aged between 18 to 26—funded with £2.5 million of taxpayers’ money—was announced yesterday by Andy Burnham, the Culture Secretary. It received a cautious welcome from some in the arts world, who expressed concern that the tickets may not reach the most underprivileged. The plan comes as West End theatres are enjoying record audiences, thanks largely to musicals teaming up with television talent shows. Attendances reached. 13.6 million in 2007, up 10 percent on 2006, itself a record year. Total sales were up 18 percent on 2006 to almost £470 million. One theatre source criticised the Government’s priorities(优先考虑的事) in funding free tickets when pensioners were struggling to buy food and fuel, saying: “I don’t know why the Government’s wasting money on this. The Yong Vic, as The Times reported today, offers excellent performances at cheap prices.” There was praise for the Government’s plan from Dominic Cooke of the Royal Court Theatre, who said: “I support any move to get young people into theatre, and especially one that aims to do it all over England, not just in London.” Ninety-five publicly funded theatres could apply for funding under the two-year plan. In return, they will offer free tickets on at least one day each week to 18 to 26-year-olds, first-come, first-served. It is likely to be on Mondays, traditionally a quiet night for the theatre. Mr. Burnham said: “A young person attending the theatre can find it an exciting experience, and be inspired to explore a new world. But sometimes people miss out on it because they fear it’s ‘not for them’. It’s time to change this perception.” Jeremy Hunt, the Shadow Culture Secretary, said: “The real issue is not getting enthusiastic children into the theatre, but improving arts education so that more young people want to go in the first place. For too many children theatres are a no-go area.” 46. Critics of the plan argued that ______. A. the theatres would be overcrowded B. it would be a waste of money C. pensioners wouldn’t get free tickets D. the government wouldn’t be able to afford it 47. According to the supporters, the plan should ______. A. benefit the television industry B. focus on producing better plays C. help increase the sales of tickets D. involve all the young people in England 48. Which of the following is TRUE about the plan? A. Ninety-five theatres have received funding. B Everyone will get at least one free ticket. C. It may not benefit all the young people. D. Free tickets are offered once every day. 49. We can infer from the passage that in England ______. A. many plays are not for young people B. many young people don’t like theatre C. people know little about the plan D. children used to receive good arts education 50. According to the passage, the issue to offer free tickets to young people seems ______. A. controversial B. inspiring C. exciting D. unreasonable D Every day 25 million U.S. children ride school buses. The safety record for these buses is much better than that for passenger cars. Yet about 10 children are killed each year riding on large school buses, and nearly four times that number are killed outside buses in the loading zones (搭车区) . On the whole, however, the nation’s school children are transported to and from school safely. Even though the number of school bus deaths is not large, the safety of children is under the watchful eye of the public. While everyone wants to see children transported safely, there are two opinions about what needs to be done — especially whether seat belts should be a must. Supporters of the plan for installing (安装) seat belts on school buses — many of them are parents and medical organizations — argue that seat belts are necessary not only for reducing death and injury (伤害), but also for teaching children lessons about the importance of using them as a rule in any moving transport. Another important point, they point out, is that seat belts help keep children in their seats, away from the school bus driver. People who don’t agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses suggest that children are already well protected by the school buses that follow the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety requirements set in 1977. They also believe that many children won’t wear seat belts anyway, and that they may take off the belts or use them to hurt other children. A new Research Center report on school bus safety suggests that there are other safety methods that may be more effective and less expensive. For example, the searcher suggested that raising seat backs by 10cm may have the same safety effectiveness as seat belts. The report brought forward by the Department of Transportation at the request of Congress reviews seat belts far and wide while taking a broader look at safety in and around school buses. 51. What do we know about the “school bus” in the United States? A. The school bus is cheaper than the public bus. B. The school bus is safer than the passenger bus. C. All the students should take the school bus to school. D. The school bus always arrives at school earlier than private cars. 52. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The worries from parents and schools. B. The dangers the school bus drivers face. C. Helpful suggestions from the medical organizations. D. Advantages of installing seat belts on school buses. 53. Why don’t some people agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses? A. They think the seat belts cost a lot. B. They think the seat belts are not convenient. C. They think the school bus is already safe enough. D. They think it is difficult for children to learn how to use seat belts. 54. What can we infer from this passage? A. The plan for seat belts on school buses would be seriously considered. B. NHTSA doesn’t agree to the plan for installing seat belts on school buses. C. Installing seat belts and other methods will be used together in the future. D. A new way of raising seat backs by 10cm will soon be used on the school buses. 55. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Safety in and around School Buses B. Seat Belts Needed on School Buses C. Making School Buses Even Safer for Children D. A New Way to Improve the Safety of School Buses 四、阅读表达： Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet (磁铁). Besides, those who are self-confident can in turn inspire confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And gaining the confidence of others is one of the key ways in which a self-confident person finds success. So how can we build a sense of self-confidence and prepare ourselves on the way to success? First, do what you believe to be right, even if others mock or criticize you for it. Believe in yourself and believe that you can do it under any circumstances. The belief keeps you searching for answers, which means that pretty soon you will get them. Second, be willing to take risks by going the extra miles to achieve better results. In this case, mistakes cannot be avoided. But don’t hesitate to admit your mistakes, and learn from them. Next, work hard to settle the problems in order to cover up your mistakes before anyone notices. Building self-confidence is readily achievable, as long as you have the determination to carry things through. And what’s even better is that the things you’ll d to build self-confidence will also build success — after all, your confidence will come from real, solid achievement. As you sow, sow will reap. With your perseverance and improvement, you are getting closer to success. At this stage, wait for others to congratulate you on your accomplishments and compliments graciously, which will promote you to gain further success. Self-confidence is extremely important in almost every aspect of our lives, and it is no wonder that so many people struggle to find it. Self-confidence really can be learned and built on. Besides, whether you’re working on your own self-confidence or building the confidence of people around you, it’s well worth the effort! 56. What do you think may be the best title for this passage? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 57. The underlined word in Paragraph 3 may have the same meaning as?(no more than 5 words) ______________________________________________________________ 58. What may happen if you want to get better results? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 59. According to Paragraph 6, what will you get in return for your success? (no more than 10 words) ______________________________________________________________ 60. How will you keep confident in your school studies? (no more than 30 words) ______________________________________________________________ 五、写作： 61. 假设你是晨光中学的学生李津。你在某网站的论坛上读到一位名叫为 Chris的外国学生发的帖子，得知他有意来中国的大学学习。请根据以下提示给 Chris留言： (1) 鼓励他来中国留学； (2) 说明来华留学的好处（如：加深对中国的了解，对个人发展的益处等）； (3) 表示愿意进一步提供帮助。 注意：(1) 词数不少于 100； (2) 可适当加入细节，使内容充实、行文连贯； (3) 开头已给出，不计入总词数。 Chris Australia Any suggestions? Posted on Max: 22nd, 2018 9:00 PM It’s time to make a decision. I’m wondering if I should go to China for college. Li Jin China Reply to Chris Posted on Mar.23rd, 2018 10:00 AM Hi, Chris. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 高二年级第二学期英语学科期中质量调查 一、单项选择： 【1题答案】 【答案】D 【2题答案】 【答案】A 【3题答案】 【答案】C 【4题答案】 【答案】A 【5题答案】 【答案】D 【6题答案】 【答案】C 【7题答案】 【答案】B 【8题答案】 【答案】B 【9题答案】 【答案】C 【10题答案】 【答案】D 【11题答案】 【答案】C 【12题答案】 【答案】D 【13题答案】 【答案】D 【14题答案】 【答案】B 【15题答案】 【答案】B 二、完形填空： 【16~35题答案】 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. D 34. C 35. B 三、阅读理解： A 【36~40题答案】 【答案】36. A 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. C B 【41~45题答案】 【答案】41. B 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. D C 【46~50题答案】 【答案】46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A D 【51~55题答案】 【答案】51. B 52. D 53. C 54. A 55. C 四、阅读表达： 【56~60题答案】 【答案】56. How to build up self-confidence. 57. laugh at 58. Mistakes cannot be avoided. 59. Others’ congratulations and compliments. 60 I’ll believe I can solve difficult problems and dare to take on challenges in my studies. 五、写作： 【61题答案】 【答案】Hi Chris, I’m Li Jin, a student from Chenguang Middle School. I’m really glad to read your post and know that you’re considering studying in a Chinese university. There are numerous benefits of studying in China. Firstly, it will deepen your understanding of China. Secondly, you’ll meet students from all over the world here, which can broaden your horizons and improve your communication and cooperation skills. Moreover, the education in Chinese universities is of high quality and can equip you with solid professional knowledge. If you have any questions or need further help during the process of preparing to study in China, don’t hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to your coming to China! Li Jin. 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$