重庆高二期末英语联考
重庆市长寿区高二八校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题含答案
重庆市长寿区2023-2024学年下学期高二期末检测卷（B）英语试题（答案在最后）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A party.B.A necklace.C.A dress.2.Why does the woman exchange the coat?A.It's small.B.It's big.C.It's dark.3.Where is the woman's husband now?A.In London.B.In Tokyo.C.In Paris.4.What will the speakers probably do next?A.Pack some boxes.B.Go home and rest.C.Continue working.5.How does the man get to the bus stop?A.On foot.B.By subway.C.By car.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.How much will the man pay in total?A.$900.B.$750.C.$700.7.How will the man pay for the guitar?A.By credit card.B.By check.C.In cash.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8.What is the man's advice for the woman's trip?A.She should also check out Venice.B.She should only stay in Rome.C.She really should go to Pisa.9.How much vacation time will the woman probably spend in Rome?A.Two days.B.Five days.C.Seven days.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
重庆市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联合检测试卷英语试题
重庆市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联合检测试卷英语试题一、阅读理解The Best Art Exhibitions to See in Europe 20242024 is an exciting year for art. But what exactly is showing, and where can you see it? Here are some can’t-miss art exhibitions.Dan Flavin — Dedications in LightsKunstaus Bregenz2 March-18 Aug. 2024The exhibition of artist Dan Flavin focuses on the sensory exploration of light and color in a series of large-scale sculptures. Flooded in light, viewers will see themselves become part of the works. The spaces, along with the objects within it, are set in relation to each other and thus become involving experiences.Survival in the 21st CenturyDeichtorhallen17 March - 3 Nov. 2024“Survival in the 21st Century” deals with some of humanity’s biggest issues: climate change, digital revolution, global injustice etc.. How can we live differently, eat differently, and use technology differently? The exhibition house will become a school for the new century, welcoming the important changes in education and learning.BrancusiCentre Pompidou27 May- 1 July 2024Constantin Brancusi’s art takes center stage with nearly 200 sculptures, photographs, drawings, and films. This exhibition shows us a special way of looking at artists from the 20th century. It uses original sculptures that were borrowed from famous museums around the world to display groups of sculptures together, marking a significant event for the museum’s collection.Art BaselMesse Basel13-16 June 2024Arguably the world’s most famous art event, Art Basel 2024 will present art from over 250 selected galleries across the globe, with works created by more than 4,000 artists. With its significant influence on the art market, Art Basel sets new trends, impacts pricing, and shapes the global art landscape.1．Where can visitors be part of the works?A．Kunsthaus Bregenz.B．Centre Pompidou.C．Deichtorhallen.D．Messe Basel.2．Which exhibition is available in September?A．Dan Flavin — Dedications in Lights.B．Brancusi.C．Survival in the 21st Century.D．Art Basel.3．What do Brancusi and Art Basel have in common?A．They influence the art market globally.B．They show works from the 20th century.C．They focus on the works of a single artist.D．They borrow collections from elsewhere.On a cloudy Saturday morning in July, a team of 15—all over age 65, all women—hunts for trash across Mares Pond on Cape Cod, at depths of up to 8 feet.These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG). Since 2017, the group has made it its mission to remove trash from ponds across Cape Cod.The group’s existence is owed to Susan Baur, a retired psychologist. A lifelong nature lover, she had begun swimming in ponds on the cape as a safer choice to the ocean. Seeing the growing garbage in the pond, in 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak (皮艇), and together they cleared the litter from a pond. Soon others joined them.While many outsiders have expressed their gratitude to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds, a number have questioned why they refer to themselves as“old ladies”. Although she admits that it wasn't initially a conscious choice, she now believes that the “old lady” identity is an extremely important part of what the group is about.“Over 65, if you’re healthy enough to do what we’re doing, it is the age of thankfulness,” Baur says. She notes that “women over 65 tend to feel the limitation of aging. ”They lose power and social standing, she says. Part of the goal of OLAUG is to show that older women, working asa team, can do a lot more than people might think.Criticism aside, the most common response is “I want to join you.” And after that first dive, the new members’excitement is easily seen.“They have just swum farther than they’ve ever swum. They've seen what they've never seen. And they’ve done good,” says Baur. “They come back with their hearts beating.”4．What can we learn about OLAUG?A．It is established by Baur’s friends.B．It offers safer swimming ponds.C．It is supported by retired psychologists.D．It aims to remove trash from ponds. 5．What do Baur’s words in paragraph 5 suggest?A．People over 65 are rarely healthy.B．People should be thankful for old age.C．Older women can still contribute to the society.D．Older people may lose chance to do what they like.6．What is the attitude of most new members towards OLAUG?A．Favorable.B．Intolerant.C．Doubtful.D．Unclear. 7．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．OLAUG: Making the World a Cleaner PlaceB．OLAUG: the Only Solution to Underwater TrashC．Old Ladies: Diving Deep for a Cleaner Cape CodD．Old Ladies: Unsung Heroes of Pond ConservationIf you sit at your computer all day and then lie on the sofa for more screen time in the evening, your health can take a hit. However, a body of evidence links inactive lifestyles to an increased risk of diabetes (糖尿病), memory loss and death from heart disease. A new study finds you can cut that risk with strikingly small amounts of activity.Researcher Keith Diaz of Columbia University Medical Center and his colleagues set out to find out what’s the least amount of physical activity a person must do to reduce the health risks of sitting. They invited volunteers to come to their lab and emulate a typical work day.“They’d come in and sit for eight hours,” Diaz explains. The volunteers were connected to continuous glucose (葡萄糖) monitors to measure blood sugar levels, and their blood pressure wasmeasured, too. Then, the participants took walking breaks of different lengths and frequency.The participants walked on an exercise machine at a leisurely pace — about 1.9 miles per hour. “We were really struck by just how powerful the effects were,” Diaz says. People who moved five minutes every half-hour experienced a nearly 60% reduction in post-meal blood sugar rises. “I have never seen that kind of a drop in blood sugar, other than with medication,” Diaz says.More than one out of every three adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, and nearly half of adults have high blood pressure. Both conditions increase the risk of heart disease which is the top cause of death in the U.S.. So, Diaz says many people can benefit from small, frequent movement breaks.Each week, adults are advised to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity. It can be broken up into smaller parts, 30 minutes a day, five times a week for example or even shorter breaks that are more frequent. “I think it’s easier to find small amounts of time to get some exercise,” Diaz says.8．What does the underlined word “emulate” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．Describe.B．Imitate.C．Schedule.D．Consider.9．What do participants have to do?A．Measure their blood pressure with each other.B．Take medicines to lower blood sugar levels.C．Take breaks of different length while walking.D．Take irregular walking rests of varying duration.10．What does Diaz suggest adults do?A．Schedule a daily 150-minute exercise.B．Engage in short regular exercise breaks.C．Aim for one long exercise period per week.D．Avoid taking any breaks from work for exercise.11．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A．Entertainment.B．Business.C．Education.D．Health.In recent years, some researchers have been exploring the possibility of so-called “automated valet parking”, a function that would allow a car to drive itself from the entrance of a parking to a free parking spot. While this autonomous driving application gathered great research interest, its reliable realization has so far proved challenging.Researchers at Mach Drive in Shanghai recently developed OCEAN, an Openspace Collision-freE trAjectory plaNner for the autonomous parking of vehicles. This planner was found to significantly improve the ability of cars to safely reach a parking spot, without colliding (碰撞) with objects on the way. It was designed to overcome the two primary shortcomings of approaches presented in previous studies tackling autonomous parking. The first of these is the inability to accurately predict collisions, while the second involves poor performance in real-time tests.The OCEAN planner builds on a previously introduced approach called Hybrid Optimization-based Collision Avoidance (H-OBCA), dealing with its primary limitations. Its improved design ultimately improves its ability to avoid collisions, along with its stability and speed in real time. “To avoid collisions, we have redesigned a simpler mathematical model and found a method to deal with the problem, making the solution process faster and more efficient,”Wang, Lu and their colleagues wrote in their paper.They tested their planner on hundreds of simulated (模拟的) scenes and conducted real-world experiments in public parking areas. Their results were highly promising, as OCEAN was found to outperform a variety of methods for autonomous parking applications.“Results show that the proposed method has better system performance compared with other standards,” Wang, Lu and his colleagues explained in their paper. “Our method makes it possible to deploy (部署) large-scale parking planner on low computing power platforms that require real-time performance.”The planner developed by this team of researchers could be improved and tested in additional real-world trials. In the future, it could be deployed by car-making firms, contributing to the introduction of automated vehicle parking technologies.12．What challenge does automated parking face?A．Avoiding collisions with obstacles.B．Reaching a parking spot quickly.C．Increasing in research investment.D．Gathering interest in the research.13．What do we know about OCEAN?A．It performs poorly in real-time tests.B．It is based on a previous study.C．It fails to accurately predict collisions.D．It is tested mainly in public parking areas. 14．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A．The planner fails on real-time platforms.B．The current planner is not perfect enough.C．Parking planner is only for small-scale use.D．The planner has been deployed on many platforms.15．What is the text mainly about?A．The underlying logic of the OCEAN planner.B．The possible application of the OCEAN planner.C．An improved planner for autonomous car parking.D．An introduction to an autonomous driving technology.How to Find Your Dream Career?In a world where we all spend so much time working, the job you have plays a big role in your overall happiness. Here are some steps you can take to help you discover your dream career.● Make a list of your favorite activities16 , so you can start by listing your favorite activities. This may include hobbies or tasks you enjoy doing at work. By answering questions like “What if money weren’t a problem?”, you can figure out the most satisfying aspects of your career.● 17Once you’ve determined your favorite activities, consider why you like them. What do you enjoy about them? For example, if you enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles (拼图游戏), you may find that using problem-solving skills to reach a logical goal motivates you.● Research roles that involve those interestsUnderstanding what you enjoy can help you find roles that include those elements.18 . If you feel motivated by solving problems at work, you can find careers in many fields that focus on solving problems depending on your interests and strengths.● Pursue training and educationAfter you decide on a career that allows you to do what you enjoy, research the education and training requirements for the job. 19 , you might explore different colleges and universities to find a program that works best for you. If your chosen career requires relevant experience, you can start with entry-level roles to gain experience for your dream job.20 . Create a detailed resume and then search for job listings. You can also ask professionals if they can recommend you for a position.A．If it requires a degreeB．Consider the jigsaw puzzle exampleC．If you want to meet job requirementsD．Determine what interests you about themE．Find careers that involve solving problemsF．After that, you can search for open positionsG．A dream career allows you to focus on your passions二、完形填空A few years ago, Ben Gomes received an upsetting call at work. The caller told him that his 92-year-old mother, Thomasinha, was being rushed to the hospital after she had been “ 21 by a car” in the street. He 22 to the hospital to see her.“I was 23 of what might have happened to her,” Gomes 24 . “She is an old lady, and quite weak.”Gomes soon learned the 25 of what had happened. Thomasinha sometimes got 26 from volunteer drivers to a senior center. That day, her jacket cord (细绳) got 27 in the door as she got out of the car. The driver didn’t 28 and drove off, dragging Thomasinha along. Somebody who saw her ran across the street, got in front of the car, and 29 the driver. At this point she 30 , and Gomes believes this is when she broke her hip (髋骨) — a serious 31 for a woman in her 90s.“I’m so incredibly grateful that I was not 32 by the sight that I so feared when I went to the hospital. It’s just too 33 for me to think of,” Gomes said. “Words like ‘thank you’ does not 34 express deep appreciation,” he added. “But I don’t know if I’d have35 words to say than ‘Thank you for what you did for my mother.’”21．A．crashed B．attracted C．killed D．dragged 22．A．returned B．raced C．reported D．applied 23．A．content B．conscious C．scared D．informed 24．A．recalled B．argued C．declared D．insisted 25．A．limits B．details C．consequences D．benefits 26．A．presents B．instructions C．calls D．rides27．A．left B．caught C．fixed D．damaged 28．A．notice B．care C．listen D．respond 29．A．grabbed B．thanked C．stopped D．recognized 30．A．hesitated B．sighed C．stood D．fell 31．A．injury B．mistake C．illness D．difficulty 32．A．frightened B．shocked C．greeted D．moved 33．A．terrible B．wonderful C．confusing D．complex 34．A．freely B．merely C．necessarily D．properly 35．A．longer B．better C．fewer D．truer三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
重庆市西南大学附属中学校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
重庆市西南大学附属中学校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．What will Mary do tonight?A．Go to see a movie.B．Have dinner with the man.C．Have dinner with hercolleagues.2．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a hotel.B．In a hospital.C．In a classroom.3．Why does the woman work overtime?A．To meet a customer.B．To fix her computer.C．To wait for a call. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Wanting promotion.B．Going back to school.C．Changing their jobs. 5．How would Laura most probably go to work?A．By car.B．By bus.C．By bike.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does the man drive so fast?A．To get to work on time.B．To stay away from an accident.C．To show off his good driving skills.7．What will the man have to do if he gets a ticket?A．Drive more slowly. B．Keep silent while driving. C．Let the woman be the driver.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
重庆市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题含答案
重庆市2021-2022学年高二第一学期期末联考英语试题卷注意事项：1. 考试时间：120分钟，满分：150分。
试题总页数：8页。
2. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
3. 需要填涂的地方，一律用2B铅笔涂满涂黑。
需要书写的地方一律用0.5MM签字笔。
4. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
5. 考试结束后，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5 分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man’s suggestion?A. Uninterested.B. Worried.C. Excited.2. Where is the computer now?A. In the bedroom.B. In the study room.C. In the sitting room3. What is the man doing?A. Giving a suggestion.B. Asking for help.C. Making an introduction.4. How will the woman go to the airport?A. By bus.B. By train.C. By taxi.5. What did the woman almost forget to buy?A. MilkB. Eggs.C. Pancakes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
重庆市渝北区合川区江北区等七区高二英语下学期期末联考试题(含解析)
A. Teach the young important life lessons.
B. Try to maintain mental wellbeing.
C. Make efforts to keep physically fit.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student.
B. Journalist and sportsman.
C. Interviewer and job applicant.
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man apologize to the woman?
A. He lost her dictionary.
B. He made her desk dirty.
C. He damaged her glasses.
7. What does the woman ask the man to do?
1. What does the man always do on Saturday?
A. See a film. B. Have a class. C. Review his notes.
2. How does the woman deal with difficult lectures?
A. By recording them.
A. The alarm. B. The camera. C. The GPS tracker.
重庆市第一中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷
重庆市第一中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Lonely Planet’s best in travel destinations for 2024 revealed To mark its 50th anniversary, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 best cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories of best value and best sustainable destinations, recognising a total of 50 locations across the globe offering amazing experiences to enjoy in 2024.Spain tops the sustainable travel list, having taken enormous strides to boost off-season travel, expand renewable energy, spread visitors across the year, and bring tourism to previously overlooked destinations.Wales too has been recognised as one of those leading the way in sustainability, thanks to its rebuilt railways expanding the possibilities of exploring the nation’s wild, wonderful west.And bouncing back strongly from the 2020 bushfires is Kangaroo Island, which remains one of South Australia’s great ecotourism destinations.Slow Travel, a favourite topic with Lonely Planet readers, is celebrated by highlighting the Portuguese Way hiking trail and the continued rise of night trains in Europe.Meanwhile the popular sun-kissed country of Croatia is now easier to explore with the opening of the Peljesac Bridge shining a spotlight on the previously overlooked Peljesac Peninsula and a new highway means it’s now possible to travel directly between Split and Dubrovnik.Algeria, the USA’s Midwest, Greek island of Ikaria and Normandy are just a few of those great value and often overlooked destinations, ideal for the cost-conscious traveller.For those seeking to enjoy the great outdoors, the new Western Balkans’ Cycle Route is set to open in 2024 and Far North Scotland is bidding for UNESCO status for its unsung boggy area and a coastline of heartbreaking beauty.1．Lonely Planet’s has expanded Best in Travel 2024 mainly to ________.A．Response to negative comments on previous lists.B．Fill diversity in Travel Preferences.C．Mark its 50th anniversary.D．Respond to a decline in travel interest.2．What transport development in Croatia makes it easier to explore?A．Opening of the Peljesac Bridge.B．Expansion of renewable energy.C．Repair and rebuilding of railways.D．Building a new highway in Ikaria. 3．For those who love cycling, which place is most appealing?A．North Scotland.B．Croatia.C．Greek.D．WesternBalkans.In October 2023, 3-year-old Journey Castillo completed a quest to visit all 63 of America’s national parks. Her parents, Eric and Valerie Castillo, said she is likely the youngest person to reach that milestone.The family, from San Antonio, Texas, ended their travels with a trip to Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. “Mission complete,” they wrote on Instagram. “After three years of adventure, countless logistics work and not giving up, we could not be more proud to share the conclusion of our quest.” Journey hasn’t been officially verified as the youngest traveler to visit all 63 parks. But more important than the title, her parents say, is the experience.“Our thing was: ‘Let’s… inspire in Journey a passion for nature, inspire in her that she can handle the strenuous parts of the traveling: the environments, the weather changes, different cultures.” Valerie Castillo told The Guardian’s Ramon Antonio Vargas.Before she could walk, Journey Castillo’s parents set out to visit every national park in the U.S. They hiked up Pikes Peak and explored Rocky Mountain National Park, all with an infant in tow. As far as they could tell, Journey seemed to enjoy herself.“We could see her little eyes open and take it all in,” Valerie Castillo told the San Antonio Express-News last year. “She was so aware, even being a few days old. She’s adapted so well.”They then ventured to Grand Canyon National Park — and decided to keep going. They set a goal of visiting 21 parks by Journey’s first birthday, then 42 parks by her second birthday. Eventually, they decided to go for all 63 parks. The family has been documenting every step of the way on Instagram and their website, Journey Go Explore.Reaching the last few parks on their list — all in Alaska — required lots of logistical management, including renting flights, ferry rides, and even special permission from theNational Park Service to visit a seasonally closed park. Though their visit was challenging at times, the Castillos say it helped their daughter develop confidence. Journey walks fearlessly through airports and happily greets park rangers. “When she’s out at these parks, she comes to life, and her personality brightens up,” Eric Castillo said.4．Why did Journey Castillo’s parents take her to visit all America’s national parks?A．To inspire others to be more active.B．To document their travels on Instagram.C．To inspire a passion for nature in Journey.D．To break a record as the youngest traveler.5．What does the underlined word “strenuous” probably mean in the third paragraph?A．identical B．appealing C．mild D．challenging 6．What did the parents perceive about Journey during their visits to national parks?A．She was uninterested in the surroundings.B．She adapted well and seemed to enjoy herself.C．She preferred staying indoors with her parents.D．She only enjoyed specific environments and attractions.7．How did Eric Castillo describe Journey’s personality during those travels?A．Shy and introverted.B．Reliable and anxious.C．Fearful and splendid.D．Enthusiastic and confident.“Don’t be a victim.” That’s a phrase you’ll hear a lot if you take a crime-prevention class. Basically, it means that there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be mugged, assaulted, or otherwise attacked. Don’t wave your cash around like you’re a billionaire. Don’t be distracted on the subway. Walk with a purpose.That last one is particularly important, because according to a new study from the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, some criminals are very good at sensing weakness based on the way you walk. Actually, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted in a personal interview in 1985 that “he could tell a victim by the way she walked down the street, the tilt of her head, the manner in which she carried herself, etc…” Unfortunately, research demonstrated the reality that criminals do in fact look for, or at least notice certain characters when selecting potential victims. While nothing excuses crime, knowledge is power in the sense that there are things we can do to protect ourselves when we are out alone.In the report titled “Psychopathy and Victim Selection” the researchers surveyed 47 criminals at a maximum-security prison in Ontario and found that social predators are very good at picking victims based on their posture and gait(步伐). They noted that people might be releasing vulnerability to criminals through their postures, gestures, and exaggerated movements.The researchers secretly filmed 12 people walking — eight women and four men, some of whom had been attacked before. Then, they showed the video to a group of criminals and asked them whether or not each person would make a good victim. These “victim ratings” were then compared against each person’s actual history of victimization. Sure enough, the people whom the criminals picked as “likely victims” were usually the ones who had been victimized in the past. These people were often said to have “walked like an easy target” — slowly, unfocused, with short steps.The sample size here is really small. Maybe we shouldn’t give this study’s findings too much weight. Nevertheless, it emphasizes something that seems pretty unconscious. Criminals aren’t looking for a challenge. Rather, they want someone timid and inattentive. So stride down the street like you own it. Your new, aggressive gait may scare off criminals. And even if this study turns out to be total bullshit, you’ll still get where you’re going a lot faster. 8．Why does the author mention the serial killer Ted Bundy?A．To call on more people to learn psychology.B．To prove that someone can be a natural criminal.C．To demonstrate some skills to distinguish criminals.D．To emphasize the importance of the right walking habit.9．How did the researchers conduct their research on victim selection?A．By analyzing crime data in various neighborhoods.B．By filming people walking and getting criminals’ opinions.C．By filming criminals as they selected their potential victims.D．By studying the psychology of crime victims in a maximum-security prison. 10．According to the research which gait will most attract criminals’ attention?A．Distracted walking with short steps.B．Purposeful walking with slow steps.C．Walking with a group of people cheerfully.D．Walking with confident and exaggerated movements.11．What’s the author’s attitude toward walking confidently and aggressively?A．Favorable.B．Doubtful.C．Disapproving.D．Indifferent.I am neither Jewish nor Palestinian, and none of my six regular jobs have anything to do with foreign policy, but the other day I opened Twitter (now called X) after some time offline, only to find people I don’t know demanding that I make a public statement about what’s happening in the Middle East. It seemed that most of the people on social media had made a statement, including various well-known brands, celebrities and lifestyle influencers.I saw lots of random citizens being told that if they didn’t speak out, they, too, would have blood on their hands. Taking a stand on social media instantly will win wild applause but reduces complex issues to a simple yes or no.Those social media posts without serious thinking are not what bother me most, though. Instead, it’s the idea that not posting is wrong — that everyone needs to speak, all the time. It discourages shutting up and listening and letting the voices that matter the most be heard over the noise. It implies it’s not OK to have any uncertainty about what’s going on. It does not leave time or space for people to process disturbing events in their own minds or to gather more information before pronouncing a judgment. It pressures people who don’t have an opinion yet or are working out what they think to produce one opinion immediately and present it to an audience of total strangers on the Internet who will quickly judge whether it’s appropriate or not.“Nothing pays off like self-control of tongue and pen,” writes A．A．’s co-founder Bill Wilson. “We must avoid quick-tempered criticism and extreme anger,” which he calls “emotional idiot got trapped by pride and revenge.” While I’ve regretted posting half-formed thoughts too quickly, I’ve never regretted waiting until I was less angry or not posting at all. 12．Why does the author mention his/her race and jobs in the first paragraph?A．To reflect the author’s professional research background.B．To introduce the topic of the widespread use of social media.C．To discuss the impact of social media violating personal privacy.D．To express dissatisfaction with commenting on something without personal ties. 13．What bothered the author most about social media posts?A．Pressure to take a stand.B．Shutting up and listening.C．Lack of diversity in opinions.D．Complex issues reduced to yes or no.14．What can we infer based on what Bill Wilson said?A．Avoiding creating argument is a virtue.B．Quick-tempered criticism is rewarding.C．Producing immediate opinion is an ability.D．Control of what you say and write is beneficial.15．Which would be the best title for this text?A．“Speak Out for the Disadvantages in a Social Media Age”B．“I Don’t Have To Post About My Anger, Neither Do You”C．“Silence Is Golden: A Guide to Ignoring World Issues Like a Pro”D．“Keep Angry, Keep Reasonable: Avoiding the Mess on Social Media”How to Have Open CommunicationWhen you can communicate openly, you can start improving your relationships, both personal and professional, in a number of ways. 16 There are a few things that you can do when you have an open conversation.17 Be mindful of where and when you need to have a discussion with someone, especially if you are having an important disagreement. Someone is not likely to be open when communicating if you are surrounded by family or out in public. Therefore, have a discussion when it’s more convenient for both you and your partner.Have patience. When emotions are high, it can be easy to be swept in those feelings and want to get all your points across. But this can make communication more difficult because you are so focused on your feelings that you aren’t able to focus on what you need to say. Be patient and allow for silences that happen. 18Take the time to listen to what the other person is saying. 19 This allows you to see if there is any misunderstanding and allows you the time to understand his words accurately. You don’t need to agree on all his words, but it is important to understand where they’re coming from.Be honest with your thoughts and your feelings. Sometimes we feel the need to soften our words to lessen the blow. 20 After all, when we leave out certain details, we’re not able to communicate openly. You need to be honest with your partner about your needsand your experiences. By doing so, you’re hopefully closer to being able to tackle the issue.A．Wait for the appropriate time and place.B．Discuss what you need to communicate openly.C．Bring something positive into your communication.D．This could be because we don’t want to hurt the other person.E．Ask questions if you need to and even repeat what he has said.F．Open communication increases trust and helps bridge differences.G．Sometimes you need time to think and accurately express yourself.二、完形填空Krista Sheneman was diagnosed with diabetes (糖尿病) around five years ago. Sincemission to walk 470 miles across three states.Throughout this 26 , people watched her blood glucose levels (血糖水平) through an app that was connected to her glucose monitor. The monitor provided real-time 27 when her glucose levels went too high or low. She showed what a diabetic was like and reminded people to constantly 28 and make sure that they are eating the 29 things. Just something as simple as stress can 30 their blood sugar.To 31 for her walk, she spent eight hours a day on a treadmill (跑步机) while managing her diabetes. She thought it was important to bear in mind that there was just the creative difficulty that you had to 32 .After a great effort, she 33 crossed the finish line. Her walk contributed to people’s understanding of diabetes and has 34 other people who are also battling diabetes by showing them that the 35 can’t stop someone from being active or achieving goals.21．A．potential B．enormous C．natural D．simple 22．A．imagined B．decided C．realized D．guessed 23．A．proud B．ashamed C．tired D．aware 24．A．limited B．attracted C．committed D．challenged25．A．approved of B．learned from C．got used to D．set out on 26．A．lecture B．recovery C．operation D．journey 27．A．warnings B．comments C．preferences D．requests 28．A．summarize B．suspect C．check D．follow 29．A．different B．right C．pure D．.real 30．A．raise B．reach C．turn D．examine 31．A．train B．perform C．track D．stop 32．A．take in B．care about C．put down D．get over 33．A．accidentally B．completely C．immediately D．ultimately 34．A．served B．accepted C．inspired D．connected 35．A．condition B．technique C．scene D．conflict三、单项选择36．Although ________ intensely by many fishermen, the ban on fishing was enforced by local government eventually.A．opposed B．having opposed C．to be opposed D．opposingmale colleagues, which is completely ridiculous.A．straighten up B．give preference to C．weigh up D．pose a threat tooutstanding teacher’s lesson.A．were, their B．was, whose C．was, their D．were, whose 39．________by a shark was what used to happen in those days.A．kill B．killing C．killed D．being killed 40．Our manager ________ for Shanghai in a few days, because he ________ a meeting at this time next week.A．is leaving,will be attending B．will leave, is attendingC．leaves, will attend D．is to leave, is going to attend41．______ how to use a computer makes it more difficult for him to do his academic research.A．He doesn’t know B．His not knowing C．His knowing notD．He not knowing42．—You should enough time to discuss these matters.—I know, but I have really been too busy recently.A．set aside B．set back C．set down D．set up 43．This program is designed to help students recognize ______ we should do to live alow-carbon life.A．that B．what C．why D．which44．It can be hard for you to imagine what trouble I have had __________ the problems referred to in the meeting __________ last week.A．to deal with; held B．dealing with; heldC．to deal with; being held D．dealing with; being held45．No sooner ________ to marry him ________ to regret doing it.A．she had agreed; that she startedB．did she agree; than she startedC．had she agreed; than she startedD．had she agreed; when she started四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
重庆市2022-2023学年高二上学期期末联合检测英语试题
重庆市2022-2023学年高二上学期期末联合检测英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What are the speakers going to do?A．Work together.B．Wait for a taxi.C．Go to a restaurant. 2．Where does the conversation happen?A．In the hospital.B．At a bank.C．At home.3．What does the woman like about the shoes?A．The price.B．The color.C．The design. 4．When should the map be handed in?A．Last Monday.B．Last Thursday.C．Next Thursday. 5．What are the speakers talking about?A．The car.B．The weather.C．The joke.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Who had a fight with the woman?A．Boris.B．Iris’ mother.C．Boris’ mother. 7．Why did they get into a fight?A．They didn’t have similar jobs.B．They didn’t care for each other.C．They had different requirements for food.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How does the woman feel without Wi-Fi?A．Relaxed.B．Upset.C．Tired9．What does the man think of the woman?A．She’s stupid.B．She’s hardworking.C．She’s addicted.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
重庆市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试卷含答案
2023—2024学年(上)期末考试高2025届英语试题（答案在最后）考试说明:1.考试时间120分钟2.试题总分150分3.试卷页数10页第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is Zoe's hobby?.、A.Gardening. B.Swimming. C.Dancing.2.Who is the boy probably talking to?A.His teacher.B His mother. C.A dentist.3.What does the woman say about Susie?A.She certainly won't provide help.B.She always does the housework.C.She has put up the tent.4.What is the woman going to do tomorrow?A.Pick out a gift.B.Hold a party.C.Decorate her house.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Their favorite drinks.B.A letter of complaint.C.A broken machine.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What is the man good at doing?A.Driving cars.B.Shooting photos.C.Doing sports.7.When will the competition start?A.On July15th.B.On July22nd.C.On July29th.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
精品解析：重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题(解析版)
高2025届高二（下）期末考试英语试卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级、学校在答题卡上填写清楚。
2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
在试卷上作答无效。
3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回，试卷自行保存。
满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will Matthew do on the weekend?A.Attend an exhibition.B.Enter a contest.C.Visit China.2.Where do the speakers want to go?A.To a supermarket.B.To a bank.C.To a restaurant.3.When will the man see the film?A.At1:30p.m.B.At3:30p.m.C.At5:30p.m.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A noisy night.B.A place of living.C.Their sleeping habits.5.Why did the man call the woman last night?A.To give her fruits.B.To invite her to a party.C.To ask for her cousin's number.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
重庆市部分区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联考英语试题
重庆市部分区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What’s the weather like?A．Rainy.B．Hot.C．Windy.2．Who is the woman probably talking to?A．A Policeman.B．A friend.C．Her husband.3．How will the woman probably get to Chongqing Grand Theater?A．Take Bus 604.B．Take the light rail.C．Take a taxi.4．When does the performance start?A．At 6 o’clock.B．At 7 o’clock.C．At 8 o’clock.5．Why is the man talking to the woman?A．To talk about insurance.B．To describe his illness.C．To make an appointment.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What do we know about Mr. Carter?A．He lacks a lot of experience.B．He worked on a trade deal last year.C．He is a new member of the company.7．Who do the speakers think is suitable for the position in the end?A．Mr. Carter.B．Ms. Temple.C．Mr. Duncan.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What does the woman like most about being a teacher?A．Doing professional research.B．Seeing her students make progress.C．Meeting and learning from various people.9．How does the woman feel about her job?A．Challenging.B．Rewarding.C．Tiring.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
重庆市第十一中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试卷
重庆市第十一中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解The MarvelsCaptain Marvel returns to save the planet from evil aliens, but her job is made considerably harder this time by a cosmic glitch that links her to two other superheroines. Every time she uses her powers, she swaps places with cither Photon or Ms Marvel. “The worlds we go to in this movie are bright worlds that you haven’t scene before,” the director told Total Film.Released internationally from 8 NovemberThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and SnakesIt’s prequel time again. In December, we’ll get to see the founding of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in Wonka, but first there’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Based on a dystopian (反乌托邦) fiction, the prequel is set 64 years before the previous Hunger Games films.Released intonationally from 15 NovemberNapoleonThis film is an epic biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte. It is reported to be three hours long, with six major battle sequences – although it’s as much a character-driven drama as it is a war movie.On general release from 22 NovemberWishWalt Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with a carto on that incorporates the themes and animation styles of the studio’s first century. Wish is a musical fairy tale set in a magical land where King Magnifico can grant his citizens’ wishes. But a 17-year-old girl, Asha questions whether the king should keep that power all to himself. She wishes on a star-and the star then falls from the sky to help her. The director claimed that the film was “kind of our love letter to Disney, to Walt.”Released internationally from 22 November1．Which film is adapted from a novel?A．The Marvels.B．The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.C．Napoleon.D．Wish.2．What is the film Wish about?A．A magical land.B．A powerful king.C．A brave girl’s wish.D．A love letter to Walt Disney.3．When at the earliest can a filmgoer who is into heroines in battle see the movie he likes?A．5 November.B．8 November.C．15 November.D．22 November.Katalin Karikó, a Nobel Prize Winner of this year, has had an unlikely journey. The daughter of a butcher in postwar communist Hungary, Karikó grew up in a home that lacked running water, and her family grew their own vegetables. She saw the wonders of nature all around her and was determined to become a scientist. That determination eventually brought her to the United States, where she arrived as a postdoctoral follow in 1985 with $1,200 sewn into her toddler’s teddy bear and a dream to remake medicine.Karikó battled cockroaches (蟑螂) in a windowless lab, and faced being laughed at open and direct from her bosses and colleagues. She hesitated as prestigious research institutions increasingly combined science and money together. Despite setbacks, she never doubted her belief that an underappreciated molecule(分子) called messenger RNA could change the world. She sacrificed nearly everything for this dream, and the obstacles she faced only motivated her, so eventually she succeeded.Karikó’s three-decade-long investigation into mRNA would lead to a surprising achievement: vaccines that protected millions of people from the most serious consequences of COVID-19. These vaccines are just the beginning of mRNA’s potential. Today, the medical community eagerly awaits more mRNA vaccines — for the flu, HIV, and other emerging infectious diseases.Breaking Through isn’t just the story of an extraordinary woman. It’s a charge of closed-minded thinking and a demonstration to one woman’s commitment to laboring intensely in obscurity — knowing she might never be recognized in a culture that is driven byprestige, power, and privilege — because she believed her work would save lives.4．What do we know about Katalin Karikó?A．She disliked her journey to the US.B．She grew up in a go-green family.C．She tried to get a doctor’s degree.D．She chased her dream with $1,200.5．What was a problem facing Karikó when she worked in the lab?A．She had to do experiments on cockroaches.B．She was not well received in the lab.C．She couldn’t get along well with others.D．She had to quit for lack of money.6．What do the underlined words “in obscurity”in the last paragraph mean?A．Unknown to public.B．Second to none.C．In an emergency.D．At a loss.7．Where is text most probably taken from?A．A speech at Nobel awards ceremony.B．A scientist’s autobiography.C．An essay on mRNA vaccines.D．An introduction to a book.A Japanese candy company has been making national news headlines for its idea to produce gummy candy that tastes like an “imaginary fruit” called Kiraspika.Last year was a great one for gummy candy producers, and the market continued to expand throughout 2023, with fruit-flavored gummies being the most popular. While there are plenty of fruit flavors to choose from, companies arc still limited to the fruits available in our world. But what if someone broke down barriers and started making candy that tastes like imaginary fruits? That was the genius idea that Japanese sweats maker Kanro recently came up with. Two months ago, the company launched a new type of gummy candy that tastes like “Kiraspika”, a made-up fruit with an original flavor, design, and even an origin story.According to the Kanro official website, the star-shaped Kiraspika only grows in the mountainous region of Blue Knife, where temperatures drop to -50 degrees Celsius in winter.It is very difficult to obtain, as when the fruit ripens, on a full-moon night around thewinter solstice (冬至), the fruit explodes as a mechanism to spread its seeds. Pieces of the fruit fly at a speed of 300 meters per second, and a direct hit can be fatal.Everything about Kiraspika was invented in Kanro’s fruit lab where its flavor experts combined various existing flavors to create an entirely original one that tastes like nothing you’ve ever eaten. To some, the Kiraspika flavor can be compared to that of an energy drink, others say it tastes a bit like a spicy apple, while some compare its sweetness to that of cherry gummies, combined with a tongue-numbing spiciness.It is the mystery of the flavor and the personal interpretations that make Kanro’s product so popular. Having been launched in September in the 7-Eleven convenience store chain,Kiraspika gummies have been selling out like hotcakes, and the Japanese company is already working on new creations in its Fantasy Fruit Lab.8．Why did Kanro put the Kiraspika-flavored gummy candy on the market?A．To make news headlines nationally.B．To cope with the declining market.C．To break the limit of fruit flavors.D．To make candy taste like Kiraspika.9．What does the author want to say by mentioning the Kanro official website?A．The star-shaped Kiraspika grows in severe environment.B．The new fruit flavor originates from an existing fruit.C．It’s very challenging and dangerous to gather Kiraspika.D．Kanro’s fruit lab made up everything about Kiraspika.10．Which of the following best describes the flavor of the Kiraspika gummy?A．Brand-new B．Various.C．Tasty.D．Ideal. 11．What result does the author describe at the end of the text?A．7-Eleven has exclusive sales rights with the candy.B．Kiraspika gummies have already become a hot potato.C．More flavors are being created in Kanro`s fruit lab.D．The company plans to mass-produce Kiraspika gummies.Every Halloween, trick-or-treaters might find scarecrows frightening, but what about the birds that these models are supposed to drive away?Apparently, some birds dislike them more than others. A series of tests conducted in1980 found that small ponds near where a scarecrow was planted saw a 95 percent drop in visits by local ducks. On the other hand, certain species don’t seem to notice them. During the 1930s, wildlife scientist K. R. Lagler sent one floating scarecrow at a West Virginia fish hatchery.While most birds steered clear of the thing, he noted that it failed to discourage kingfishers (翠鸟).Let’s forget about bodies of water for a moment. After all, most people associate scarecrows with cornfields rather than ponds or fisheries. So, how good are they at protecting crops? Not very — unless you’re willing to put some extra efforts into them.A few tricks can up your scarecrow’s game. Researchers have learned that those with realistic facial features and brightly colored clothes are slightly better at shooing away“pest birds”. Also, moving a scarecrow around every few days often helps.According to several studies, flailing models get the very best results. In 1989, one scientist reported that a “human-like model” that occasionally made a sudden movement upwards with its arms and legs moving without control managed to keep up to six acres of sunflowers safe from blackbirds.Future farmers may have plenty of high-tech options to choose from. A robotic alternative known as the “Agrilaser” randomly uses sweeping laser beams to keep birds away. “The system is noiseless,” Arnold Bosgoed, a farmer had tested it out, told The Daily Mail in 2014. Another contraption — the solar-powered “digital scarecrow”— detects nearby animals with an infrared(红外线的) eye that surveys 178,000 square feet. When a living creature gets too close, it’s warded off with a harmless supersonic wave.12．What can we learn from the examples given in paragraph 2?A．All birds aren’t frightened away by scarecrows.B．Kingfishers don’t fear and even attack the scarecrows.C．Local ducks dislike and seldom visit the small ponds.D．The floating scarecrows have better effects than those near ponds.13．What can be done to best help scarecrows frighten away “pest birds”?A．Designing scarecrows with human-like face.B．Dressing scarecrows in brightly coloured clothes.C．Changing scarecrows’ positions now and then.D．Creating scarecrows with moving arms and legs.14．What do “Agrilaser” and “digital scarecrow” have in common?A．Both are for sale nowadays.B．Both employ laser and sonic wave.C．Both feature high technology.D．Both keep track of nearby animals.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．What is a scarecrow?B．Do scarecrows actually work?C．Where do scarecrows take effect?D．How to make scarecrows frightening?The Four Worst Car-Buying MistakesHere’s your crash course on what to keep in mind so you don’t end up paying more than you should for a new or used vehicle.Mistake 1: Skipping the mechanical checkAll new cars generally have to pass an inspection before they leave the lot. 16 , it’s suggested finding a local mechanic to conduct a prepurchase inspection before you complete the deal of buying a second-hand one.Mistake 2: 17Car dealerships have been known to throw a bunch of extras onto a purchase once you’re signing papers. You can decline any of these items if they aren’t yet installed. And remember,don’t give money for a test drive, ever.Mistake 3: Skipping the things that do make sense to buyThe one thing worth buying from the dealership is brake replacement, which ensures your brakes are working properly. Whether you want to buy common add-ons such as roof racks and winter tires is a matter of personal preference. 18 .Mistake 4: Regretting after signing the contract immediately19 .We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you usually have few options if you change your mind post-purchase. The best course of action is to do your research, think carefully and be sure a car is the right fit for you before signing on the dotted line.Green hands are likely to make these “big mistakes” when buying their first car.20 . So, watch out for and avoid them!A．It happensB．Paying for things you don’t needC．Giving money for a test driveD．You are no exceptionE．If you don’t have a lot of peace of mind about that when buying newF．There is an extra payment added for getting them, but it might be worth itG．If you are on a tight budget for the moment and consider purchasing a used car二、完形填空Jon was supposed to fly to Seattle fast week for a Beyonce’s concert. But he couldn’t27．A．fit B．unfold C．adjust D．afford 28．A．conventional B．available C．reliable D．secure 29．A．returned B．applied C．went D．yielded 30．A．friends B．passengers C．witnesses D．followers 31．A．gifts B．links C．views D．accounts 32．A．taken off B．given in C．come back D．broken down 33．A．evidence B．dilemma C．target D．determination 34．A．handled B．reached C．charged D．encountered 35．A．interact B．intervene C．perform D．respond三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
重庆市万州区2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
2024年春高二(下)期末联合检测试卷英语英语测试卷共8页，满分150分。
考试时间120分钟。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirtA. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。
1. When is the film onA. At 6:00 p. m..B. At 7:00 p. m..C. At 8:00 p. m..2. What are the speakers doingA. Having drinks.B. Placing an order.C. Waiting in line.3. Where are the speakersA. In a subway.B. On a bus.C. In the street.4. What is the conversation mainly aboutA. The way to reduce cars.B. The cause of air pollution.C. Theenvironmental effect of factories.5. What does the woman suggest doing firstA. Picking up the toys.B. Washing the dishes.C. Visiting some friends.第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2022-2023学年重庆市重点中学七校高二(下)期末联考英语试卷(含解析)
2022-2023学年重庆市重点中学七校高二（下〉期末联考英语试卷阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ACheck out these places and have the vacation of a lifetime in Gre巳ce!Lovely IthacaLocated on th巳Ionian Sea, Ithaca is a combi1iation of th巳greenest landscapes in Greece, the most wonderful swimming waters and a lively local atmosph巳re.Wh巳n go川g around the narrow island, you will b巳attracted by the hi U top village Stavros and th巳beautiful fishing village Frikes.For motorists, Kaminia beach, hidden in a peaceful cove, is the perfect destination for a day of relaxation.Breathtaking MeteoraAlthough when you go to Greece, you often go to the beaches and 的lands,one of the must-visit destinations in Gr巳ece is definitely the breathtakingly beaut1旬l M巳teora,located on th巳mainland next to the vii I a ge of Kalabaka.lt is a natura.l attraction and the second most important monastic area in Greece, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Meteora’s landscape is mad巳special by the rocks shaped like columns （柱状物）over ti m e, on which the Monasteries （修道院）of the area were built around th巳14th and 16th centuries.los-the favorite destination of the futurelos may b巳left out of many people’s plans as it is know n as a party island, but in fact th巳party season only lasts from about half of June to mid-August.In the off-season, the island is very quiet compared to popular destinations such as Santorini.Of course, los is an absolute destination for party-goers even in midSl』mmer.lo s is dotted with a number of small churches.What mak创lo s interesting is its setting for an id巳al holiday without crowds and noise.Here is a guaranteed hit of the future, waiting to b巳discovered!1.Where is Kaminia beach located?A.In Ios.B.In Ithaca.C. In Santorini.D.In Meteora2.What can travelers see in Meteora?A.Historical buildings.C.Beaches and islands.B.Special local foods.D.Beautiful fishing villages.3.What is the feature of lo s island?A.There are many places of interest.B.It is popular with party-goers.C.People can swim in wonderful waters.D.There are column-shap巳d rocks.BOver the years, when a book has spoken to me with particular power, 1 have put pen to paper and send word off to the author, communicating what their work meant to me.It all started i11 my 18th year, when I was entertaining my own imagination of success as a writer.I was full of high expectations, believing that b巳coming an author was simply a matter of putting my thoughts on to paper, sending the works to a publisher and waiting for fame to come.Then came the great disappointment.I wrote to famous children's author Lloyd Alexander, describing my f r uitless yearlong effort at publication and asking him for direction.To my joy, h巳answered:"Advice is always very easy to give -but very hard to make it specific and meaningful, since we all have to work in our own ways.When you mention that you’ve been writi11g for a y巳ar without b巳ing published, I hasten to tell you that I wrote seven times that long without b巳ing published!So. perhaps one piece of advice is: Patience.”I was encouraged by th巳idea that a well-regarded write r would take the time to offer a bit of ad vie巳to an overconfident teen.But Mr.Alexander was not a singular case.But when I did get one, the content was often fill巳d with consideration and even, at times, affection.1 think of the American po巳I William Stafford, who replied to me from Lake Oswego, Oregon, We actually had an ongoing correspondence （通信）for a while.I wrote to him asking if he would be so kindas to autograph one of his books for me.His reply brought an immediate smile to my face ：”I am eagerly ready to autograph and return a book一it makes me feel like an author. ”4.What made the author disappointed when he was 18?A.He didn’t meet a well-known children’s author.B.He lost fame as a young writer.C. He failed to get his works published.D.He was forced to give up writing.5.What advice did Lloyd Al巳xander。
重庆市部分区县高二下学期期末联考英语试题
一、听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时, 请先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂或转填到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)请听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试题卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do?A. See the doctor.B. Visit the woman.C. Find a job.2. How long did the woman work as a secretary?A. 15 months.B. One year.C. 6 months.3. What is the collection for?A. A business trip.B. A gift for Sylvia.C. A welcome party.4. Who will take the forms to the office?A. Jenny.B. John.C. Ms. Serena.5. Where is the dorm closest to the campus?A. On the hill.B. In the south part of town.C. Near the river.第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试题卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. How is the man going to England?A. By train.B. By air.C. By ship.7. How many things does the woman give the man?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four. 请听第7 段材料，回答第8 至9题。
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重庆市部分区县2015～2016学年度上期期末联考高二英语试题卷（本试题卷共8页考试时间：120分钟满分：150分）注意事项：1．答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
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第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What would the woman like to drink?A. Milk.B. Water.C. Tea.2. What time is it now?A. About 4:00.B. About 3:30.C. About 3:00.3. Why was the woman late?A. She wasn’t allowed to get off the bus.B. She was injured in an accident.C. She missed the bus.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Pocket money.B. Chinese New Year.C. New clothes.5. Where might the speakers be?A. In a restaurant.B. In an office.C. At a hairdresser’s.第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试题卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman doing?A. Preparing for a trip.B. Selling her articles.C. Writing something.7. Where did the woman go last month?A. America.B. Amazon.C. Asia.请听第7 段材料，回答第8 至10题。
8. Where will the man have a job in the winter vacation?A. New York.B. Los Angeles.C. San Francisco.9. What is the man’s job in the winter vacation?A. Washing clothes.B. Washing plates.C. Washing vegetables.10. What does the woman want to buy?A. A camera.B. A computer.C. A car.请听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Roommates.C. Neighbors.12. What will the man tell Jimmy to do?A. Move out of the apartment.B. Make sure his music is quiet.C. Say “sorry” to the woman.13. What else was the woman angry about?A. Jimmy taking up two parking spaces.B. Jimmy coming home late every night.C. Jimmy never cleaning his room.请听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is Frank now?A. A computer operator.B. A teacher.C. A salesman.15. What was Frank doing in his room?A. Watching TV.B. Typing his application letter.C. Playing games.16. When does the conversation happen?A. In the morning.B. At noon.C. In the evening.请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the talk?A. To sell a lovely dog.B. To look for a lost dog.C. To find someone to keep a dog.18. What color is Bubbles’ leather collar?A. Pink.B. Brown.C. White.19. How old is Bubbles?A. Seven years old.B. Three years old.C. Two months old.20. What do we know about the speaker’s daughter?A. She walks Bubbles every night.B. She feeds Bubbles every day.C. She shares her bed with Bubbles.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）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。
ASomeone asked me, “What do you think of youth?” I showed him a can of COKE. See this?“C” means “courage”. There’s a seed in everyone’s heart. As long as you really keep watering it, it will grow and harvest. Courage gives us the power to follow our dreams. Believe in yourself and be prepared for anything in the future.“O” stands for “optimism”. When in troubl e, some people feel disappointed but some people still keep their dreams. Be sure to choose the latter. Life is very much like a mirror. If you smile on it, it smilesback on you. If you frown（皱眉）, you will get a similar look in return. Throw away the sadness in your heart while filling it with brightness and hope.“K” can be understood as “knowledge”. In order to keep up with the technological times, we should use knowledge to enrich ourselves. Knowledge is the food of thought and, as long as it is put in our brain, we will grow wiser.“E” is short for “enthusiasm”. Enthusiasm is the sign of youth. We use colorful paint-brushes in our hands to create the pictures of youth on our own. Let the sky and sea know we’re young. Let out our enthusiasm wherever we go.Drink a can of COKE. You will find your youth as energetic as a can of coke. Enjoy and value your youth.21. In the passage, the word “COKE” refers to _______.A. a kind of drink young people enjoyB. young people’s optimism and knowledgeC. important qualities young people needD. young people’s co urage and enthusiasm22. The seed in everyone’s hea rt in fact is ________.A. hopeB. courageC. knowledgeD. imagination23. What should young people do to prepare for the highly technological future?A. Learn to be an active learner.B. Do things as quickly as they can.C. Follow their interests and dreams.D. Be enthusiastic wherever you are.24. According to the passage, _________.A. young people should grow more plants and water them.B. young people should throw away happiness and hope.C. young people should drink more cokes.D. young people should be enthusiastic.BOpen today’s newspaper. What do you see? Advertisements (Ads)! Look through a magazine. More ads! Turn on the TV. Still more ads! Everywhere you look, someone has something to sell.Here are some ways ads get us to buy. Some ads use famous people. Stars are paid to sell a product. Think about it. Do they really know about medicine? Do they know about soft drinks? These people may be famous. But they may not know about what they are selling.Some ads make you think you’re getting the word of an expert. They say, “Doctor said.” A man in a white coat comes on TV. He looks nice. “I use Bright and White,” he says. This man looks like a doctor. He has been paid to sell this product.Does soap have anything to do with a pretty child? Not much. But ads may show their product with something nice, such as the sun, the flowers and so on. Such an ad is about feeling rather than facts.Ads are full of strong words. Words like “new” and “improved” have power. They can help a product sell. The soap may be called “Spring Rain”. A car may be called “Tiger”. Strong words work on our feelings.Some ads make promises. But can they keep them? No. Some ads use our fear of being too late. “Buy now!” they say, “Selling ends soon.” Check to see if this is true. Don’t hurry. Take time to think. All ads hope we will buy something, do something, or think in a certain way. Know what ads are doing. Ask questions to yourself. Don’t let their words and pictures fool you.25. Some stars appear in the ads because ________.A. they know every product wellB. they can make money with the adsC. they are all expertsD. they all like white coats26. According to the passage, we know that “Spring Rain” is the name of ________.A. a kind of soapB. a kind of carC. a kind of bikeD. a kind of computer27. The writer thinks the words and pictures in the ads ________.A. tell us a storyB. always make us strongC. sometimes fool usD. keep promises28. What can we learn from the passage?A. We should always believe the ads.B. We should not always believe the ads.C. We should think about the ads after we buy something.D. We can believe all the stars.COne Sunday, my family had gathered at my parents’ house to enjoy Mom’s wonderful cookin g. During the dinner chat, I noticed that my father was slurring (说话含混) his words. No one mentioned this during dinner, but I felt it necessary to discuss it with my mother afterward.We decided that there was something seriously wrong and that Dad needed to see the doctor.Mom phoned me two days later. “The doctor found a brain tumor (肿瘤). It’s too large at this point to operate. Maybe they can do something then, but the odds are long.”The doctor finally informed us that this condition was terminal (晚期的). M y father’s condition worsened. During one of his stays in the hospital, we brought our baby daughter Lucy with us when we visited him. By this time, he had great difficulty speaking. I finally understood that he wanted Lucy to sit on his stomach so he could make faces at her.Watching the two of them together, I realized I was living an experience that would stay with me forever. Though grateful for the times they could share, I couldn’t shake the feeling of a clock ticking in the background.On the visit to my parents’ home during what we all know was my father’s last days, my mother took Lucy from my arms and announced, “Your father would like to see you alone for a minute.”I entered the bedroom where my father lay on a rented hospital bed. He appeared even weaker than the day before.“How are you feeling, Dad?” I asked. “Can I do anything for you?”He tried to speak, but he couldn’t make out a word.“I’m sorry, but I can’t understand you,” I said.With great difficulty he said, “I love you.”We don’t le arn courage from heroes on the evening news. We learn true courage from watching ordinary people rise above hopeless situations. In many ways my father was a strict, uncommunicative man. He found it difficult to show his love. The bravest thing I ever saw him do was overcome that barrier to open his heart to his son and family at the end of his life.29. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. The writer didn’t like his father before.B. The writer was quick to notice the strange condition of his father.C. The brain tumor of the writer’s father was not serious.D. The writer’s father had known about his illness before the writer discovered it.30. What does the underlined sentence “the odds are long” mean?A. It takes a long time for the father to recover.B. There’s little possibility for the father to recover.C. It is easy to cure the brain tumor.D. They need a proper time to operate on the father.31. The father had never said “I love you” to the writer before because ________.A. he was not used to openly showing his loveB. he didn’t love the writer at allC. he thought there was no need to tell the writerD. he believed in strictness and punishment32. What does the writer want to tell us?A. We don’t care about health until we lose it.B. Don’t wait to see a doctor till it is too late.C. Life is short, so live your life to the fullest.D. Bravely express your love to your family.DMore than great drinks, great rewards！Enjoy all the benefits and more with your membership to our Loyalty Program! Whenever you pay with your membership account, you’ll earn a Star. Collect more Stars, earn more rewards.Three ways to join us●Buy a Starbucks Card handy to create an account.Check your Stars online or through the mobile app, and we’ll send an email when you’ve earned a reward.●You can also join from your phone.Download the Starbucks® App. You can use the app to pay for purchases; view your Stars and rewards; access iTunes® Pick of the Week; see current offers.●Or you can join with specially marked coffee purchased at the store.Enter your Starcode (limit 2 per day).Look for the Starcode symbol on specially marked Starbucks® products where you buy groceries.Three levels with increasingly greater rewardsTo reach each level in our Loyalty Program, you need to collect more Stars. (Remember, to earn a Star you must pay with a registered Starbucks Card.)◆Welcome levelTo earn your first rewards, just register a Starbucks Card.Birthday drink or treat on us; birthday coupon(优惠券) for 15% off a purchase at .◆Green levelCollect 5 Stars within 12 months and you’ll be in the Green level.•What is included in the Welcome level plus？Free in-store refills (续杯) on hot or iced brewed coffee or tea◆Gold levelCollect 30 Stars within 12 m onths and you’re at the Gold level.•What is included in the Green, level plus?A free food or drink item after another 12 Stars earnedPersonalized Gold Card33. Which of the following is a way you can apply for membership?A. To enter a Starcode from specially marked Starbucks® products.B. To buy a Starbucks Card over the phone.C. To update the Starbucks® App from the official website.D. To buy a drink at a Starbucks on weekends.34. With the Starbucks® App, you can ________.A. watch filmsB. pay for purchasesC. have birthday couponD. get free food or drink35. With a Starbucks Card of Green level, you will get ________.A. a free cakeB. personalized Gold CardC. free in-store refillsD. all purchases 15% off第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。