高二英语期末考试卷
上海市闵行区2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题
2023学年第二学期高二年级学业质量调研英语试卷（考试时间105分钟，试卷满分115分）考生注意：1．本次考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
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II．Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Over the last seven years, most states have banned texting by drivers. Public service campaigns have also tried a wide range of methods to persuade people to put down their phones (21) ______ they are behind the wheel.Yet the problem, by just about any measure, appears to be getting worse. Americans are still texting while driving, as well as using social networks and taking photos. Road accidents, which (22) ______ (fall) for years, are now rising sharply.That is partly (23) ______ people are driving more, but Mark Rosekind, the chief of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, said inattentive driving was “only increasing, unfortunately.”“Big change requires big ideas,” he said in a speech last month, (24) ______ (refer) broadly to the need to improve road safety. So (25) ______ (change) a distinctly modern behavior, lawmakers and public health experts are reaching back to an old approach: They want to treat (26) ______ (distract) driving like driving after consuming alcohol.An idea (27) ______ lawmakers in New York is to give police officers a new device called the Textalyzer. It would work like this: An officer arriving at the scene of a crash could ask for the phones of the drivers and use the Textalyzer to check in the operating system for recent activity. The technology could determine (28) ______ a driver had just texted, emailed or done anything else not allowed under New York’s hands-free driving laws.“We need something on the books (29) ______ can change people’s behavior,” said Félix W. Ortiz, who pushed for the state’s ban on hand-held devices by drivers. “If the Textalyzer bill becomes law,” he said, “people are going to be (30) ______ (afraid) to put their hands on the cell phone.”Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A．focused B．labels C．contributes D．accident E．duly F．present G．rarely H．tricks I．available J．equipped K．attemptThis Is Why Most Grocery Stores Lack WindowsWhen you’re grocery shopping, have you noticed that supermarkets often lack windows, and if they have them, they’re only at the front of the store? You may 31 pay attention to the architectural features of the building because you’re there to shop for food, not admire the layout.But that’s the point. If grocery stores had windows, would it be easier to ignore your main shopping task? There are all sorts of supermarket 32 grocery stores have to keep you shopping longer. It’s no 33 that grocery stores often lack windows and there are a few reasons behind this trend.One of them is a (n) 34 to keep people inside longer. Stores want to create a separate environmentwithin their store where the outside world doesn’t exist. In spite of the rain or sunshine, your attention remains 35 . The technique also prevents shoppers from noticing it’s getting dark out. It really 36 to an immersive (沉浸式的) shopping experience, for better or worse.Keeping daylight out of stores can help preserve the products, as some fresh produce can go bad faster in direct sunlight. Too much sun exposure can even cause packaging 37 to fade. Having windows in stores would also reduce the space 38 to display products. Not to mention, 39 with strong structural supports, outside walls can hold the heavier items on the shelves of those walls.Due to the high cost of constructing windows and storefronts, along with the potential security risks they probably 40 , retailers (零售商) choose to minimize the number of entry points into their space in order to cut expenses and improve safety.III．Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Social media can be a convenient way to extend your network, staying in touch with your grandma or sharing photos of your new puppy. 41 , social media can be terrible for your health. It’s our 42 of it that’s out of control.British evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar developed the idea that 150 people is the maximum number of meaningful connections anyone can have. You may have 800 friends on Wechat, but you’re not 43 them in person. Your QQ connections may be vast, but how many of them do you have 44 interactions with?If you’re using social media to feel more connected, a recent study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion suggests that it’s not 45 , and it also brought about unfavorable connections and even depression. Positive interactions on social media don’t help people feel 46 . Negative interactions, on the other hand, bring more feelings of sadness. The same goes for 47 , which social media encourages. Another study, published by the American Psychological Association, shows that comparing yourself to others through social media also produces 48 effects, leading to symptoms of depression.Reaching for your cell phone as a mental break is also a (n) 49 idea. Research by Rutgers University compared participants in the process of completing a task who took a break with their cell phones, with paper and pencils, and who took no break at all. Those who used their cell phones during their break solved 22% fewer problems and took 19% longer to complete their tasks than those under the other two 50 .So how should you 51 your social media usage?First, know your time and 52 of use. Use the tracking function on your device to find out how much you’re using it and what you’re using it for. After this, get away from your device unless you have to use it. Tough as it might be, turn off and tune into the world around you.Then, be in charge of your 53 , rather than let it be in charge of you. Your phone’s rings or vibrations (震动) don’t mean you must respond to them. Remind yourself that you’re in charge, not your device or the people on the other end of it who’ve just contacted you.Finally, consider using your device as a (n) 54 builder. Use your apps to find your friends and make your dinner reservation so you can catch up face-to-face in your favorite restaurant, where you’ll keep your phone out of sight.When you’re in control of your 55 , social media becomes a tool to enrich your life but not a distraction that makes you feel miserable.（）41．A．Moreover B．Therefore C．Nevertheless D．Likewise（）42．A．use B．reform C．ignorance D．range（）43．A．commenting on B．cooperating with C．competing with D．connecting with（）44．A．virtual B．meaningful C．constant D．complex（）45．A．automatic B．productive C．working D．appealing（）46．A．more confident B．more satisfied C．calmer D．happier（）47．A．comparison B．sharing C．connection D．variety（）48．A．instructive B．restrictive C．negative D．active（）49．A．widespread B．bad C．creative D．undervalued（）50．A．conditions B．assumptions C．influences D．developments（）51．A．reduce B．analyze C．manage D．track（）52．A．strategies B．boundaries C．efficiency D．purposes（）53．A．device B．schedule C．decision D．emotion（）54．A．knowledge B．character C．relationship D．confidence（）55．A．digital consumption B．personal interaction C．daily routine D．working habit Section BDirections:Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have read.(A)As midnight approaches in Svalbard, a young polar bear climbs onto an iceberg (冰山) and carves himself a temporary bed before falling asleep. This peaceful moment, capturing the essence of Earth’s delicacy, was taken by Nima Sarikhani, who won Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award, which is decided by public vote.Sarikhani, from the UK, spent three days searching Norway’s Svalbard islands in the hope of catching sight of these symbolic Arctic (北极的) animals. He was finally rewarded with the sight of both an older and younger male shortly after his ship changed course. Sarikhani seized the chance to take a photo of the younger bear sleeping on the iceberg—a scene that not only awakens the bond between an animal and its habitat, but also the need to act on global challenges like climate change and habitat loss.These days, the sight of a lone polar bear on melting ice is a familiar symbol of the impact of climate change. But that is for a good reason: global warming is having a particularly rapid effect on the Arctic, which is heating up at a rate three times as high as that of the average around the world. Among those hardest hit are these bears, which are increasingly threatened by the reduction in sea ice cover that they rely on to hunt and raise young.Though his photo is intended to arouse emotion in those who see it, Sarikhani is optimistic that with the right actions, it isn’t too late for polar bears. The image will be displayed in an exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London, along with the competition’s four runners-up, until 30 June.（）56．Sarikhani’s journey in Svalbard can be described as ______.A．purposeful B．leisurely C．profit-driven D．research-led（）57．It can be inferred from paragraph 3 that ______.A．polar bears are likely to die outB．the warming of the Arctic just beginsC．sea ice cover is vital for polar bears’ survivalD．polar bears are adapting well to climate change（）58．According to the last paragraph, what’s Sarikhani’s hope for the impact of his photo?A．To arouse people’s sadness for the scene.B．To motivate people to protect polar bears.C．To attract more visitors to the Arctic.D．To boost the popularity of the exhibition.（）59．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．Svalbard’s quietness: Polar bears’ comfortable zoneB．Arctic adventure: Search for a dramatic landscapeC．Bearing witness: Polar bears’ shelter on melting iceD．Ice and isolation: A faraway natural wonder(B)Four Books Worth ReadingEntangled Life (Illustrated) by Merlin SheldrakeFollowing 2020’s real hit Entangled Life, biologist Sheldrake returns in time with an impressive illustrated edition. At over 240 pages, his passion and knowledge leaps off every spread. From the microscopic to the splendid, the colour images create an entertaining and charming experience.Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes by Peter WaltherOften copied, seldom improved on, the elegant prints of Anna Atkins are timeless. Atkins uses light-sensitive iron salt solution and exposure to sunlight to create beautiful Cyanotypes, pictures in a specific dark blue color. Walther’s book is comprehensive and perfect for Atkins fans or anyone keen to learn.The Earth in Our Hands by Thomas PesquetPesquet’s breathtaking collection of photographs captured from the International Space Station (ISS) follows in the footsteps of astronaut Don Pettit’s Spaceborne. Pesquet took more than 245,000 images over two missions, with his book including 200 of these. It is the closest most of us will get to being on the ISS—a deeply engaging read.Looking at Trees by Sophie HowarthThis absorbing book features 26 of the world’s leading photographers. From a photo of Hollywood juniper (杜松) in California to a dreamlike image of Halfway Gardens in South Africa, Howarth asks us to value trees at a time of environmental challenge. It’s a book you will return to.（）60．The four books can be classified into ______.A．art magazines B．photo books C．historical novels D．instruction books（）61．Which book is a remade version of a popular book?A．Entangled Life (Illustrated). B．Anna Atkins: Cyanotypes.C．The Earth in Our Hands. D．Looking at Trees.（）62．What can be learnt from the introduction of the four books?A．Looking at Trees mainly focuses on valuable trees.B．Don Pettit has joined space missions with Pesquet.C．Cyanotypes of Anna Atkins enjoy a high reputation.D．All the books introduced care about the environment.(C)Conventionally, being overweight is bad for health. This may not always be the case. The latest evidence comes from a study in which people classed as overweight, but not extremely fat, had a lower death rate within a certain period than people with a supposedly ideal weight. This suggests that the threshold (阈值) for classifying individuals as overweight may have been set too low.It is uncontroversial that being very heavy is bad for health, but it is unclear at what point health risks begin. Doctors usually ad vise people to lose weight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is high, which is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by the square of their height in meters. In most countries, a healthy weight is defined as a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9．Having a BMI between 25 and 29.9 is classed as overweight and 30 and above asextremely fat.Previous research made waves when it found that people whose BMI was somewhat over the “healthy” threshold of 25 may have a slightly lower death rate than slimmer individuals. But many of the studies are fairly old and were done when people were mostly slimmer, and subjects weren’t racially diverse, says Aayush Visaria, a researcher in New Jersey.To address those issues, Visaria tracked the survival of about 500,000 racially diverse US adults of known height and weight for up to 20 years. Having a BMI between 25 and 27.4 carried a 5 percent lower risk of death in this period than a BMI within the healthy category of 22.5 to 24.9. A slightly higher BMI, of 27.5 to 29.9, seemed even better, linked with a 7 percent lower risk of death.One criticism is that the apparent benefit of being overweight could be a misconception, as people who lose weight due to illness are more likely to die. However, in the new research, the pattern persisted even if people who died within two years of entering the study were ruled out from the figures.Visaria says it’s too early to conclude that having an “overweight” BMI outperforms being in the healthy category, because population studies may be prejudiced and lead to misinterpretation of the results. “We aren’t certain if this is truly interpretable,” he says. “A more appropriate message is that BMI isn’t a good indicator of death risk—other factors, like body fat distribution, also play a role.”（）63．The purpose of the first paragraph is to ______.A．put forward a controversial issueB．discuss reasons for a lower death rateC．reveal a finding that questions a common beliefD．justify the traditional “overweight” threshold（）64．According to paragraph 3 and 4, Visaria resolved the limitations of previous research by ______. A．arriving at a more specific findingB．tracking the research for another 20 yearsC．calming down a wave of criticism from the crowdD．adopting a large, diverse sample over an extended period（）65．According to the passage, “the pattern” in paragraph 5 refers to ______.A．the misconception about the benefit of being overweightB．the increased likelihood of death for individuals losing weight due to illnessC．the changing perception of BMI classification over timeD．the lower risk of death for slightly heavier persons in a set time compared to slimmer ones（）66．Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A．Weight and blood pressure are two primary factors related to BMI.B．To accurately reflect someone’s health risk, a broader view is necessary.C．Visaria will continue to figure out a more scientific BMI threshold.D．Visaria is confident of the reliability of his research.Section CDirections: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A．For example, they usually point at a box and say “open”.B．You should be mindful of the potential impact of gestures.C．Make fake gestures on certain occasions if necessary.D．Here are some tips that can help you take advantage of gestures.E．This can give you a way of seeing what others are thinking but not saying.F．Gesturing while learning will also help them solve the same problem in a new way.Tuning in to GesturesGesture gets its power in part from the fact that it is seldom noticed by the speaker or listener yet is easily understood and included in our conversations. The challenge is to use it to good effect. 67 Gesture more when you speak. It will help you learn and understand, and also think in a more abstract way. If you gesture while talking, you will remember more of what you have said. Do it while you are multitasking and it will lighten your mental load. What’s more, when you gesture, the people around you tend to do so too. 68 Encourage gestures in your children, students and anyone else you are trying to teach. This will help them understand the material you are conveying. 69 That is important because being able to generalise what we learn is essential to acquiring new knowledge.Pay attention to other people’s gestures. These offer a window into the thoughts that speakers have but don’t express in their words. These thoughts are often at the cutting-edge of their knowledge or address issues that are uppermost in their minds. Noticing and responding to such gestures will improve your interactions at home and at work.Observe the gesturing of infants (婴儿). While learning to talk, children typically convey sentence-like meanings in a combination of gesture and speech before using words alone. 70 If a child fails to produce these gesture-word combinations, it may be a sign that their spoken language development will be delayed, allowing you to intervene and help.IV．Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.What Is a Superiority Complex?A superiority complex is a behavior that suggests a person believes they are somehow superior to others. People with this complex often have overstated opinions of themselves. They may believe their abilities and achievements are better than those of others. However, the complex is believed to be a defense system for feelings of inadequacy that we all struggle with.It is unclear why a person develops a superiority complex. Multiple incidents may be the root cause. For example, it may be the result of many failures. A person tries to complete a specific goal or achieve a desired outcome, but they don’t succeed. They learn to handle the anxiety and stress of the failure by pretending to be above it. If they feel protected from their failures in this way, they may repeat this behavior in the future.These behaviors can begin at an early age. When a child is learning to cope with challenges, they may learn to control feelings of inadequacy or fear. A superiority complex may develop. Likewise, it may also happen later in life. As teens and adults, a person has many opportunities to try new things among new people. If these situations are not successfully coped with, a person may develop a superiority complex to overcome feeling isolated.People with a superiority complex are unlikely to be a threat to anyone’s physical health. However, the continuous lies and overstatements can become annoying to others and may negatively affect relationships. It can push away other people in your life and shrink your social circle. If you are in a relationship with a person who you think has the issue, encourage the person to seek help. For example, never hesitate to reach out to mental health professionals. They can find healthier ways to deal with hidden feelings.V．TranslationDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.72．检查过程中未发现任何机器损坏。
湖北省武汉外国语学校2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)
武汉外国语学校2023-2024学年度下学期期末考试高二英语试题考试时间：2024年6月27日考试时长：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the man do?A. Drink coffee.B. Add some water.C. Wash cups.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When will the man finish studying?A. At 1:00 a. m.B. At 9:00 p. m.C. At 11:00 p. m.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the woman probably do next?A. Go to check on her mother.B. Send her mother to hospital.C. Answer her mother’ s phone.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Husband and wife.C. Sales clerk and customer.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What food has been sold out?A. Chips.B. Nuts.C. Chocolate.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
高二英语试题及答案
高二英语试题及答案高二英语期末考试题（卷）第一部分英语学问运用（共两节，满分55分）第一节单项填空（共25小题；每小题1分满分25分）（）1.---I wish that my parents to watch my basketball matchtomorrow.----But they are always busy.A. will comeB. would comeC. had comeD. came（）2.---The little girl can speak two foreign languages fluently.- ---Really? She have a gift for language.A must B. need C. should D. can（）3. not to be late for the class, Lily set out for school in a hurry.A. RemindingB. RemindedC. To remindD. Having reminded （）4. He insisted on carrying on the experiment all kinds of trouble.A. in spite ofB. instead ofC. in addition toD. due to（）5. The fact that she graduated from Hong Kong University made _____easy for her to get a job. A. her B. this C. that D. it（）6. is suggested that he his homework.A. It; finishedB. It; finishC. That; finishD. That; finished （）7. It was not until the beginning of the meeting _____ he realized _____ I told him was the only possible way to deal with the problem.A. that; whatB. what; thatC. when; whatD. when; that（）8. The population of China is larger than ______ of the United States.A. thisB. thatC. theseD. those（）9.Y ou may send me an e-mail or just give me a call. will do．A．Neither B．Each C．Any D. Either（）10.Christmas is ___special holiday when ____whole family are supposed to get together.A. the, theB. a, aC. the, aD. a, the（）11. The accident was ____ his careless driving.A.due toB. becauseC. because ofD. Both A and C（）12. After living there for one year, theyhave________there.A. accustomed to workingB. accustomed to workC. been accustomed to workingD. been accustomed to work（）13. He lost his way in the forest, but he managed to get through it______.A. completelyB. eventuallyC. quicklyD. automatically（）14. ----I _____to go for a walk.---But I_____ going shopping.A. would like; feel likeB. feel like; feel likeC. feel like; would like D would like; would like（）15. With my money ______, I went back home.A.ran out ofB. ran outC. running out ofD. running out（）16. Tom kept quiet about the accident ________ lose his job.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to（）17. Along with the letter was his promise _____he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. whatC. thatD. whether（）18. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to be accused of meeting someone.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why（）19. The students in the class were _____four groups before they started the game.A divided intoB separated intoC divided fromD separated from （）20. Only then ______the importance of my health.A I had realizedB had I realizedC I realizedD did I realize ( ) 21. --What do you want to do next? Wehave half an hour until the basketball game---____. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.A. It just dependsB. It’s up to youC. All rightD. Glad to hear that( ) 22.He is going to hospital ______a medical examination next week．A．to give B．to have givenC．to be given D．to have been given ( ) 23.If you _____the chat room ten minutes ago, you ______what we were talking about.A. have joined ; will knowB. had joined ; would have knownC. should join ; would knowD. would join ; have known ( ) 24.You should be more careful, _____you might meet with some accident.A. meanwhileB. howeverC. althoughD. otherwise ( ) 25.The organizat ion’s _____are to providefood for homeless people and help them find somewhere to live.A. aimsB. rulesC. suggestionsD. profits其次节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Switzerland(瑞士) is famous for its watches. However, this country d idn’t 26 the watch. It was the British 27 did it. Here is a story of 28 the watch was 29 to Switzerland.Many years ago, an Englishman was 30 to Italy. 31 his way he stopped in a small town in south Switzerland. This Englishman travelled in a carriage inside 32 there was a carriage watch. This was the 33 kind of watch. A native shop assistant 34 to see the watch. He 35 what it was and asked the Englishman 36 it. “It is a carriage watch. ”said the man. “ This machine 37 the time but now it isn’t working.”At once the shop assistant 38 to try to repair it. So the traveller39 him the watch. The assistant was a very wise man. So it was not 40 that he managed(设法) to repair it. He 41 remembered how it was made. As soon as the traveller had 42 on his journey(旅行), he made a watch of 43 the same type.44 the watch-making was 45 in Switzerland. Today Swiss watches are sold in stores all over the world.（）26.A.make B. invent C. produce D. develop （）27.A.which B. who C. where D. they（）28.A.why B. that C. how D. when（）29.A.carried B. sold C. sailed D. brought （）30.A.travelling B. riding C. walking D. running （）31.A.On B. In C. At D. From（）32.A.which B. that C. it D. whom （）33.A.proper B. smallest C. earliest D. biggest （）34.A.wanted B. seemed C. happened D.discovered （）35.A.wondered B. thought C. understood D.discovered （）36.A.on B. about C. of D. with（）37.A.gives B. tells C. strikes D. counts （）38.A.failedB. helpedC. insistedD.offered （）39.A.served B.sharedC.showedD.handed （）40.A.surprise B.surprised C.surprisingD.surprises （）41.A.however B.besides C.but D.even（）42.A.gone B.done e D.spent（）43.A.correctly B.specially C.exactly D.naturally （）44.A.Thus B.So C.Otherwise D.However （）45.A.opened B.startedC.doneD.returned 其次部分：阅读理解（每小题2分，共40分）AHere are a few tips we’ve put together to help you learn English well. Speak，speak，speak!Practise speaking as often as yon can--even speaking to yourself is good practice.Try recording yourself whenever you can. Compare your pronunciation with the master version，see how you can do better and have another go.If yon do this severaltimes，you will find that each version is better than the last. Why not learn with someone else?It helps if you can learn with someone else. If yon can persuade a friend or family member to study with yon，it will make you keep working.Agree times to meet and set goals for the week，and test each other regularly.Don’t get stuck by a word you don’t knowPtactise improvising(即兴的)ways of getting your meaning across when speaking spontaneously(本能地)，even if yon don't know the exact words or phrases.Think of things yon might want to say whenever yon have spare time.A basic example is the rise of tenses.If you don't know the past tense but want to talk about yesterday，use the verb in the present tense and use the word for“yesterday”.Use facial expression，hand movements，anything to get your meaning across.Language learning is also about intuition(直觉)Guesswork is an important strategy in learning a new language.When listening to recorded material，yon aren’t expected to understand everything first time round.If you play the same piece several times，you will most probably understand something new each time.Learn to make maximum use of all the clues yon can pick up.For example，what do the speakers sound like? Happy? Angry? Calm? etc.Build up your vocabularyA wide vocabulary is the key to successful language learning but don't try to le arn too mach at once.It’s best to study frequently，for short periods of time.Take a maximum ofsix or seven items of vocabulary and learn them.Put them into sentences to fix them in your mind，then come back to them later.Much of the vocabulary in the course is presented by topic.And above all，have fun!（）46.Why should one have himself recorded when practising speaking?A. To encourage others to startB. To record his own progress.C. To improve his speaking.D. To compare himself with others. （）47.Which of the following is the most important in learning Eng lish?A.Speaking.B.Pleasure.C.Intuition.D.V ocabulary. （）48.It is implied in the passage that is helpful when you are learning English.A.body languageB.a good memoryC.a good friendD.a proper dictionary（）49.Which of the following proverbs(谚语) seems not to be always true inlearning a language?A.Practice makes perfect.B.A good beginning is half done.C.Rome is not built in a day.D.Don’t run before you can walk.BBy far the most common difficulty in study is simple failure to get down to regular concentrated work. This difficulty is much greater for those who do not work to a plan and have no regular routine of study. Many students muddle along ,doing a bit of this subject or that ,as the mood takes them, or letting their set work pile up until the last possible moment.Few students work to a set timetable .They say that if they did work out a timetable for themselves they would not keep to it ,or would have to change it frequently ,since they can never predict (foresee) from one day to the next what their activities will be .No doubt some students take much more kindly to a regular routine than others .There are many who shy away from aself-controlled weekly timetable ,and dislike being tied down to a fixed programme of work .Many able students state that they work in cycles .When they become interested in a topic they workon it attentively for three or four days at a time .On other days they avoid work completely .It has to be admitted that we do not fully understand the motivation（动机）to work .Most people over 25 years of age have become used to a work routine ,and the majority of really productive workers set aside regular hours for the more important areas of their work .The “tough-mind ed” school of workers doesn’t fully accept the idea that good work can only be done naturally ,under the influence of inspiration（灵感）.Those who believe that they need only work and study as the fit takes them have a mistaken belief either in their own talent or in the value of “freedom” .Freedom from control and discipline（纪律）leads to unhappiness rather than to“sel f-expression” or “personality development” . Our society insists on regular habits ,timekeeping and punctuality （及时），and whether we like it or not ,if we mean to make our way in society ,we have to meet its demands.（）50.The most widespread problem in applying oneself to studyis .A.changing from one subject to anotherB.the failure to keep to a set timetable of workC.the unwillingness to follow a systematic planD.working on a subject only when one feels like it（）51.Which of the following is true?A.Many students are not interested in using aself-controlled timetable.B.Many students don’t like being told to study to a fixed tim etable.C.Most people over 25 years of age don’t work to a set timetable.D.Tough-minded people agree that good work is done naturally.（）52.The underlined part “as the fit takes them” in paragraph 4 means .A. when they have the energyB. when they are in the moodC. when they feel fitD. when they find conditions suitable （）53.A suitable title for the passage might be .A. Attitudes to StudyB.A Study PlanC. The difficulties of StudyingD. Study and Self-disciplineCWhat makes one person more intelligent than another? What makes one person a genius, like the brilliant Albert Einstein, and another person a fool? Are people born intelligent or stupid, or is intelligence the result of where and how you live? These are very old questions and the answers to them are still not clear.We know, however, that just being born with a good mind is not enough. In some ways, the mind is like a leg or an arm muscle.It needs exercise. Mental (done with the mind) exercise is particularly important for young children. Many child psychologists (心理学家) think that parents should play with their children more often and give them problems to think about. The children are then more likely to grow up bright and intelligent. If, on the other hand, children are left alone a great deal with nothing to do, they are more likely to become dull and unintelligent.Parents should also be careful with what they say to young children. According to some psychologists, if parents are always telling a child that he or she is a fool or an idiot, then the child is more likely to keep doing silly and foolish things. So it is probably better for parents to say very positive (helpful) things to their children, such as “That wasa very clever thing you did.” or “You are su ch a smart child.”（）54. The words “intelligent” and “brilliant” in the first paragraph probably mean _______ while “dull” in the second paragraph means ________.A. bright and splendid; slow in thinking and understandingB. pretty and handsome; ordinary-lookingC. great and important; commonD. hopeful and helpful; careless（）55. A person ________ is more likely to become a genius.A. whose parents are cleverB. often thinking about difficult problemsC. often helped by his parents and teachersD. born with a good brain and putting it into active use（）56. It is better for parents ________.A. to praise and encourage their children more oftenB. to be hard on their childrenC. to leave their children alone with nothing to doD. to give their children as much help as possible（）57. Which of the following is NOT true according to the article?A. Parents play an important part in their children’s growth.B. The less you use your mind the duller you may become.C. Intelligence is obviously the result of where and how you live.D. What makes a person bright or stupid is still under discussion.DNo one could have failed to be moved had he watched the live televised volleyball game between the Chinese and Cuban women’s teams. As we sat before the television set, with our eyes fixed on the screen, we experienced every kind of feeling. When the two teams played neck and neck, we were on pins and needles, anxious as to what would come next, and when our team fell behind our hearts were in our mouths. Watching the game between those two teams is not only a matter of great joy. For more than that it provides food for thought. Just see how the Chinese wo men won the game ──by their co──operation (合作), by their excellent skill, their effort and strong will. AChi nese saying goes, “When two competent opponents (竞赛的双方) meet, the strong ──minded one will win. “This is the spirit of the Chinese Wo men’s Volleyball Team. If every Chinese showed some of the spirit, never losing heart in times of difficulty and remaining clear ──minded in times of advantage (优势), then our nation would stand in the vanguard (前列) of the world family of nations, just as the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team has done, is doing and will do.（）58. While watching the game, we _____.A. had feelings of different kindB. enjoyed a friendly and wonderful gameC. clapped and cheered only for the Chinese Women’s VolleyballTeamD. were eager to know what would happen later on（）59. The wonderful game _____.A. brought us great joyB. provided us with food for our thoughtsC. gave us not only great joy but also food for thoughtsD. give us a valuable amusement（）60. The author believed that _____.A. the Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team was the strongestB. China was sure to become stronger and stronger if only we havethat spirit of the Chinese Wom en’s Volleyball TeamC. The Chinese must remain clear-minded in time of advantageD. The Chinese Women’s Volleyball Team never lost heart in timesof difficulty（）61. The best title of the passage might be _____.A. Watching a Close Volleyball GameB. The Spirit of the Chinese Women’s Volleyball TeamC. Learn from the Members of the Volleyball TeamD. The Strong ──Minded Are the WinnersEIf you wish to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate, or speed, of reading:1. Knowing why you are reading—what you are reading to find out—will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.2. Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing something, arithmetic problems, science and history books, which are full of important information. You must read such things slowly to remember each important step and understand each important idea.3. Some things should be read rapidly throughout. Examples are simple stories meant for enjoyment, news, and letters from friends, items, or bits of news from local, or hometown, paper, telling what is happening to friends and neighbors.4. In some of your readings, you must change your speed from fast to slow to fast, as you go along. You need to read certain pages rapidly and then slow down and do more careful readingswhen you come to important ideas which must be remembered.（）62. According to the passage, your reading speed depends on ________.A. whether the reading material is easy or difficultB. what you are readingC. what your purpose in reading something isD. both B and C（）63. If one wants to be relaxed by reading, one should take up ________.A. a story bookB. a book on science and technologyC. news, letters from friendsD. some material full of information （）64. Which of the following readings should you read slowly and carefully?A. Fairy tales.B. Aesop’s Fables.C. Directions for use of a machineD. An evening paper.（）65. Which of the following can best express the mainidea of the passage?A. How to decide your reading speed.B. How to raise your reading speed.C. How to improve your reading skills.D. How to choose your reading materials.第三部分（共三节，满分55分）第一节：单词拼写（每小题1分，共10分）66.Rich people wanted to decorate their______(极好的) palaces and greathouses.67.He had a ______（偏爱）for Western paintings.68.We didn’t know how they ______（运送）these stones over 200moleswithout modern machines.69.Please fill in the ______（空格）with your own information.70.He became ______ （成瘾的）to cigarettes last year.71.She felt ______（腼腆的）of her body shape, so she decided to go on a diet.72.He gave a ______（一瞥）at his watch and then left..73.Y ou should cover the burned area with a dry, clean______（绷带）.74.Most people are very ______（积极的）about the economic situation.75.It seemed that the driver is to ______(谴责) for the accident.其次节：短文改错（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。
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。
2024北京西城高二(上)期末英语试卷及答案
2024北京西城高二（上）期末英语2024.1本试卷共14页，共140分。
考试时长120分钟。
考生务必将答案写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第Ⅰ卷（共75分）Ⅰ.听力理解（共三节，22.5分）第一节: (共4 小题; 每小题1.5分, 共6分)听下面四段对话，每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话你将听一遍。
1. What will the man probably buy in the end?A. Juice.B. Water.C. Coke.2. What is the woman going to do on Sunday?A. Enjoy a concert.B. See a film.C. Work on a project.3. How did Sam go to school today?A. By bike.B. On foot.C. By bus.4. Who likes comedy?A. The man.B. The man’s mother.C. The man’s father.第二节：（共6小题；每小题1.5分，共9分）听下面三段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有两道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选听第5段材料，回答第5至第6小题。
5. Why did the woman go to the library?A. To meet the man.B. To check the textbook.C. To prepare for the exam.6. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Classmates.B. Workmates.C. Neighbors.听第6段材料，回答第7至第8小题。
7. How does the man feel about his performance today?A. Excited.B. Disappointed.C. Surprised.8. What is the woman doing?A. Hosting a ceremony.B. Doing an interview.C. Asking for advice.听第7段材料，回答第9至第10小题。
高二年级期末考试英语试卷(有答案)
第一学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷（考试时间100分钟, 满分100分）第一部分听力理解（共两节15分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1分, 共10分）听下面6段对话, 从每题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。
每段对话读两遍。
听第1段材料, 回答第1题。
1. Where is the man’s sister now?A. At home.B. In hospital.C. At school.听第2段材料, 回答第2题。
2. What is the man going to do?A. Move over one seat.B. Meet the woman and her friend.C. Sit between the woman and her friend.听第3段材料, 回答第3题。
3. What are the speakers doing?A. Cleaning the kitchen.B. Painting the dining room.C. Discussing a house plan.听第4段材料, 回答第4至5题。
4. Where does this conversation take place?A. At a museum.B. In a record store.C. At a booking office.5. On which day will the Chinese Music Concert be held?A. The 28th.B. The 15th.C. The 30th.听第5段材料, 回答第6至7题。
6. Who is the woman talking to?A. A teacher.B. A student.C. A secretary.7. What does the woman think good students should be like?A. They should ask questions.B. They should be quiet in class.C. They should not be afraid of making mistakes.听第6段材料, 回答第8至10题。
四川省成都市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
四川省成都市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解Make this summer truly memorable! We will offer your kids enriching and values-driven camp experiences!Summer Gymnastics (Time: July 1 ~ August 16)This is the perfect way for young athletes of all levels and backgrounds to stay active, learn new skills, and have fun. Led by experienced coaches, our gymnasts will have the opportunity to explore various gymnastics activities and exercises, including balance beam, bars, floor routines, and more. (Ages: 7 ~ 10; Full session: $ 5,810; Weekly: $ 865)Summer Performing Arts (Time: July 8 ~ August 2)The four-week Summer Performance Arts will feature classes in classical and modern dance, musical theatre (voice), and drama. Theater professionals in each discipline will share their experiences and skills to cultivate individual development and a passion for the arts. Campers will learn to produce a live show, and finish a student -led performance for the community at the JCCMW. (Ages: Ages 10⁺; Full Session: $ 3,000; Weekly: $ 820)Summer Dance Intensive (Time: July 8~August 2)The SDI focuses on building a strong ballet foundation and exploring jazz, modern, musical theater, and contemporary dance with guest teachers from NYC．Students at the Summer Performing Arts Camp will get personalized dance training from professionals, ending with a summer showcase. (Ages: Ages 10⁺; Full session: $ 3,000; Weekly: $ 800)Summer STEAM Camp (Time: July 1~July 26)Through hands-on activities and creative projects, children will discover the wonders of STEAM, from robotics to dinosaurs, and beyond! Watch their curiosity spark, creativity flourish, and knowledge expand in this special blend of learning and play. (Ages: 7 ~ 10; Full Session: $ 3,375; Weekly: $ 1,015)1．In which camp will kids give a live show?A．Summer Gymnastics.B．Summer Performing Arts.C．Summer Dance Intensive.D．Summer STEAM Camp.2．What do we know about Summer Dance Intensive?A．It lasts for two months.B．It costs a kid 1,640 for two weeks.C．It has classes that meet kids’ needs.D．It provides dance training for kids under 10. 3．In which column of a newspaper can this text probably be found?A．Science.B．Art.C．Advertisement.D．Travel.A Taste of China explores diverse cuisine. In this episode, we’re in Chengdu, Sichuan, exploring its spicy dishes with culinary (烹饪的) experts.Mei: Could you tell us how you fell in love with Sichuan cuisine?Jing: I grew up in Canada, feeling quite disconnected from the identity of being Chinese. After university, I went to China to work and began digging into Chinese food. At first, I was just amazed by its diversity and complexity. But the more I studied, the more I realized how little we know about Chinese food in the West. The passion for Chinese food led me to found a restaurant called Fly By Jing. It is inspired by the flavors of “fly restaurants” or cangying guan. These restaurants in Chengdu are so delicious that no matter how shabby or lacking in atmosphere, people will find them and flock to them.Mei: What do you love about Sichuan?Fuchsia: There is a saying that if you are young, you should not go to Sichuan. Its capital city — Chengdu is a relaxing, pleasure-loving city, so ambitious people should steer clear! Sichuan is best known for its folk cooking and street food. You can just go into quite ordinary-looking restaurants and have a delicious meal.Mei: What do you think is one of the main things Westerners don’t know about Sichuan cuisine?John: One of the ironies is that while Sichuan cuisine has become popular internationally, people are often taken in by this stereotype (刻板印象) that it is just about the great drama of loads of chilies and peppers in pools of oil. But the real heart and soul of Sichuan cooking lies in the flavoring. I would say that sophistication and flavoring variety is something that people often miss out on.4．What made Jing decide to found Fly By Jing?A．Her love for Chinese food.B．Her desire to get Chinese identity.C．Her understanding of Chinese culture.D．Her wish to promote Chinese culture.5．What does the underlined phrase “steer clear” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Stay away.B．Move forward.C．Pass down.D．Pull through. 6．What is the common misunderstanding of Sichuan cuisine?A．It may cause health problems.B．It is very popular in the world.C．Its soul lies in the amazing flavor.D．It is all about chilies and peppers in oil. 7．What is the text mainly about?A．Ways to make local food.B．The charm of Sichuan food.C．Experts’tips on Sichuan cuisine.D．Differences between eastern and western food.Air pollution is among the biggest threats against humans, which causes seven million early deaths a year. To fight this problem, four friends put their heads together and designed CityTree, which is a mobile structure that can capture as many pollutants as a forest made up of 275 trees. What makes the ‘tree’ special is that it’s not a regular tree at all; it is made up of moss cultures (苔藓培养物) that do a great job of absorption.“Moss cultures have a much larger surface than any other plant,” Zhengliang Wu, co-founder of Green City Solutions, explained to CNN. “That means we can capture more pollutants.” The entire ‘tree’ sustains itself using solar panels that generate electricity so that it can collect rainwater itself. To monitor the health of the moss, the CityTree has sensors which measure temperature and water quality.Now, about 20 CityTrees can be found in major cities like Oslo, and Paris. The team also has plans to introduce the CityTree to cities in lower-income countries, which may have worse air pollution.However, Gary Fuller, an expert on air pollution, thinks that the concept of an urban air purifier might be too ambitious. “Even if you had a perfect air cleaner, getting the surrounding air in contact with it is really hard,” he said. Pollution made by cars, for example, spreads upwards afew kilometers into the air. “Efforts would be better put into stopping the pollution from forming in the first place,” he added.In response, the CityTree inventors say that they are aware of this and choose the location of each CityTree carefully. They are also testing a system to create their own air flow that draws the pollution to the “tree”.8．What is paragraph 2 mainly about concerning the CityTree?A．Its appearance.B．Its operating process.C．How it works.D．How it gets powered.9．What is Gary Fuller’s attitude to the CityTree?A．Doubtful.B．Intolerant.C．Worried.D．Unclear. 10．What will the CityTree inventors probably do?A．Develop a new type of air cleaner.B．Make improvements to the structure.C．Redirect efforts to make greener cars.D．Expand their business in rich countries. 11．Which of the following is the best title for this text?A．Global Efforts in Planting Trees B．The Alarming Trend of Air PollutionC．A Structure that Will Change the World D．The ‘Tree’ with the Green Benefits of a ForestDid you know the basic structure of your brain is very similar to that of other mammals? This surprising fact says a lot about animal thought because having brains and hormones(激素) similar to those of humans makes other mammals(哺乳动物) act, feel, and think much like we do.In fact, animals actually possess cognition, the ability to acquire knowledge. Elephants consciously(有意识地) learn which plants to eat from older elephants by observing them and tasting the foods they eat. So, while our experience of the world might differ from theirs, consciousness is not a privilege(特权) limited to us.And brains can even teach us about how animals feel. For instance, oxytocin, a kind of hormone, is essential in forming bonds in humans as well as other mammals. So, if it’s blocked in an individual’s brain, they’re likely to feel alone. The fact that the same is true for humans and animals suggests a similarity both in our brains and our feelings.But what about the animals with tiny brains? Can they feel too? Actually, brain size is a poor indicator of animal intelligence. A better one is how much an animal’s brain has in commonwith ours. That’s because a larger brain, while it means more computing power, isn’t necessarily helpful. For example, tuna have smaller brains than dolphins but are just as good at hunting.Large brains are necessary for being social and cooperating with others. That’s because when individuals are responsible for the survival of a group, a bigger or social brain is needed. In the case of animals that do have social brains, like elephants, whales, and dolphins, it’s hard to deny that they’re thinking and feeling like humans when their brains so closely resemble ours. 12．Why are elephants mentioned in paragraph 2?A．To compare humans and animals.B．To illustrate animals’ ability to learn.C．To introduce elephants’ eating habits.D．To prove elephants are social animals. 13．What will oxytocin’s being reduced lead to?A．Increased loneliness.B．Improved hunting skills.C．Poore r social ability.D．Stronger bonds with others.14．What does the underlined phrase “A better one” in paragraph 4 refer to?A．A larger brain.B．A more brilliant mind.C．A sharper sense.D．A more reliable indicator.15．What message does this text mainly intend to convey?A．Brain size is vital to intelligence.B．Consciousness is not humans’ privilege.C．Mammals may think and feel like humans.D．Animals share similar brain structure with humans.Managing Conflict with HumorLaughter is a powerful tool. 16 Here’s how to use humor to resolve disagreements and strengthen your relationships.Make sure you’re both in on the joke. Humor can help you overcome conflict only when both parties are in on the joke. 17 If he or she isn’t likely to appreciate the joke, don’t say or do it, even if it’s “all in good fun”. When the joking is one-sided rather than mutual, it can damage the relationship.18 Humor helps you face challenges in life. But there are times when humor is not healthy. For example, sometimes it is used as a cover for avoiding painful emotions. You can befunny about the truth, but hiding the truth isn’t funny. When you do that, you create confusion and mistrust in your relationships.Develop a smart sense of humor. Some find it easier than others to use humor, especially in tense situations. If your efforts aren’t going over well, start by using self-deprecating (自嘲的) humor. We all love people who don’t take themselves too seriously. After all, nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes. So, if you’re having a bad hair day, make a joke about it. 19 Tap into (发掘) your playful side. It’s understandable to fear rejection when attempting humor. However, it’s important to point out that you don’t need to be a comedian to use humor to manage conflict. The point isn’t to impress the other person, but simply to lighten the mood.20 It can lower the other person’s defenses and put you both in a more positive state of mind. A．Some jokes are easy to understand.B．Avoid humor when facing challenges.C．Don’t use humor to cover up other emotions.D．So it’s important to be sensitive to the other person.E．Therefore, don’t be afraid to simply act silly like a kid.F．It brings people closer, managing conflict, and reducing tension.G．Even if the joke falls flat, the only person you risk offending is yourself.二、完形填空Chiara Beer, 27, who lives in Winchester, suffered a serious stroke(中风) as a baby. As a result, she 21 movement on her right side, almost completely unable to use her arm.22 , the stroke also made her unable to read or write.Growing up with this 23 , as she got older, Chiara realised there was a huge lack of resources and information for young stroke survivors, so she decided to start 24 content on social media.The determined 27 year old began posting videos about her own story of stroke survival and 25 various aspects of her day to day life, living with only one working arm, for example, how she drives using a car 26 adapted for the disabled.She 27 a huge outpouring of love and support from her viewers, includingmessages of love from other stroke survivors and people who suffer from other similar disabilities, 28 her for showing them little tricks on how to become more 29 .“The 30 has been good. I get a lot of messages from 31 , saying I’ve helped them because now their child can be independent. And I also get messages from young adults who have had strokes telling me how their lives have 32 .”Chiara 33 that she loves knowing she is able to offer 34 to other young stroke survivors. She said: “I wanted to raise awareness about young people having strokes and also I wanted to help them to find a way to live independently. It makes me 35 that I can help.”21．A．made B．lost C．directed D．sensed 22．A．After all B．More importantly C．For instance D．Worse still 23．A．appearance B．mind C．injury D．disability 24．A．analyzing B．recording C．sharing D．collecting 25．A．showing B．observing C．exploring D．tracking 26．A．simply B．strangely C．specially D．temporarily 27．A．expected B．expressed C．witnessed D．received 28．A．forgiving B．thanking C．rewarding D．congratulating 29．A．respectable B．responsible C．intelligent D．independent 30．A．response B．presentation C．phenomenon D．cooperation 31．A．doctors B．teachers C．friends D．parents 32．A．extended B．changed C．recovered D．shone 33．A．confirmed B．remembered C．admitted D．advocated 34．A．support B．service C．comments D．opportunities 35．A．curious B．ambitious C．considerate D．delighted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。
高二上学期英语期末考试试题(有答案)
高二上学期英语期末考试试题(有答案)本部分共15小题，每小题1.5分，共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。
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 does the man want to do?A。
To buy a car。
B。
To rent a car。
C。
To repair a car.7.What does the woman suggest the man do?A。
To take a taxi。
B。
To rent a car。
C。
To buy a car.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the man want to buy?A。
A XXX.9.What does the woman think of the blue shirt?A。
It’s too expensive。
B。
It’s too bright。
C。
It’s too smal l.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What’s the nship een the speakers?A。
XXX.11.What is the man’s problem?A。
He can’t find his keys。
B。
He lost his wallet。
C。
He ot his password.12.What does the woman suggest the man do?A。
To look for his keys in the car。
B。
To buy a new wallet。
C。
To reset his password.听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13.What does the man want to do?A。
2023-2024学年全国高中高二上英语人教版期末试卷(含解析)
2023-2024学年全国高二上英语期末试卷考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分)Some of us may have a teacher that impacts us forever. Those teachers（1）________ us into studying harder and help us so much. Teachers, who we will always remember, deserve（2）________ like "Educator of the Year". I believe Mrs. Sheehan from Odyssey Charter School should（3）________ that sort. She has taught me more than any other teacher, and she has（4）________ me so much.Mrs. Sheehan was always（5）________. She always got up early to do housework. If she wasn't on time, there was usually a funny story about her（6）________ morning. She smiled（7）________ and had a fun style, which made us all laugh and enjoy school. Her（8）________ became something that I and my classmates could（9）________ her by.Mrs. Sheehan would always cheer her students up with anything from our funny group（10）________ to our weekly game of Sparkle. Her activities would be lively and exciting while teaching usexcellent（11）________ skills. Those deep discussions helped us（12）________ as a family and helped me remember her as the most（13）________ teacher I have ever had. She was our go-to teacher to talk to about our（14）________.（15）________, Mrs. Sheehan worked a lot with me. She would help me with my English skills, even when I was really far behind or just had a（16）________ paper. She also taught me that school didn't have to be（17）________, but rather how we wanted it to be; it all（18）________ on how we wanted to start the year and how we wanted to end it.Surely, we may have an amazing teacher who（19）________ us, but Mrs. Sheehan did so much more. She was a teacher that（20）________ others and positively impacted students' lives for the better and she was my nomination（提名）for "Educator of the Year".（1）A.divideB.breakC.pushD.translate（2）A.recognitionB.presenceC.surroundingsD.wisdom（3）A.belong toB.devote toC.refer toD.turn to（4）A.witnessedB.discoveredC.inspiredD.traced（5）A.calmB.curiousC.carefulD.cheerful（6）A.leisureB.colorfulC.busyD.peaceful（7）A.strangelyB.constantlyC.obviouslyD.madly（8）A.smileB.abilityC.spiritD.experience（9）A.supportB.protectC.appreciateD.identify（10）A.adventuresB.discussionsC.arrangementsmitments（11）A.writingB.swimmingC.runningD.driving（12）A.fightB.bondC.marchD.resist（13）A.energeticB.considerateC.beautifulD.excited（14）A.parentsB.relativesC.problemsD.achievements（15）A.OccasionallyB.SuddenlyC.FinallyD.Specifically（16）elessB.horribleC.meaningfulD.spare（17）A.knowledgeableB.attractiveC.distantD.boring（18）A.dependedB.decidedC.insistedD.experimented（19）A.punishedB.consultedC.rememberedD.influenced（20）A.visitedB.acceptedC.touchedD.praised二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2.Mini Book Excerpts（节选）BiographyWhen Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it…The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.J. D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House, $27）Mystery（疑案小说）"You're a smart boy. Benny's death was no accident, and you're the only one who saw it happen. Doyou think the murderer should get away with it?" The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly occurred to Annika. "Did you…You recognized the man in the car, didn't you?" The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers. "Maybe," he said quietly.Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25.99）Short StoriesShe wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class: Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don't want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughter won't, some mothers love so their daughters won't.You Are Free by Danzy Senna（Riverhead Books, $15）HumorDo your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times! 's "amusement cycling" is the most fun you can have, legally, in the United States right now. Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half of that within a day's drive of most cities?Happy: And Other Rad Thoughts by Larry Dovle（Fcco. $14.99）（1）If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger, they should buy the book published by _______.A.EccoB.Atria BooksC.Riverhead BooksD.Random House（2）The book Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for ________.A.young childrenB.Disney World workersC.middle school teachersD.parents with young children（3）Which book describes women with characters of their own?A.Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts.B.J. D. Salinger: A Life.C.You Are Free.D.Red Wolf.（4）After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that ________.A.the boy helped arrest the murdererB.Benny died of an accidentC.the murderer got away with the crimeD.Annika carried out the crime3.A 17-year-old Bangladeshi boy has won this year's International Children's Peace Prize for his work to fight cyberbullying（网络欺凌）in his country.The prize winner, Sadat Rahman, promised to keep fighting online abuse until it no longer exists. "The fight against cyberbullying is like a war, and in this war I am a fearless fighter," Sadat Rahman said during a ceremony on November 13 in The Hague, the Netherlands. He added, "If everybody keeps supporting me, then together we will win this battle against cyberbullying."Rahman developed a mobile phone application that provides education about online bullying and a way to report cases of it. He said he began his work on the project after hearing the story of a 15-year-old girl who took her own life as a result of cyberbullying. "I will not stop until we receive no more cases through the app," Rahman said at the ceremony.The award comes with a fund of over $118,000, which is invested by the Kids Rights Foundation. The group chooses projects to support causes that are closely linked to the winner's work.Past well-known winners of the prize include Pakistani human rights activist Malala Yousafzai and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. And the students who organized the March for Our Lives event in 2018 after a deadly mass shooting at their school in the American state of Florida also won the prize.Yousafzai praised Rahman's work during the ceremony. She spoke through video conferencing. "All children have the right to be protected from violence no matter if it is physical or mental, offline or online," she said. "Cyberbullying damages that right."（1）What does Sadat Rahman devote himself to?A.Battling online violence.B.Helping poor children.C.Being a brave fighter.D.Removing school bullying.（2）What caused Sadat Rahman to start his project?A.People's lack of education.B.His own experience of being bullied.C.A girl's death from cyberbullying.D.The wide use of mobile phone apps.（3）What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A.The March for Our Lives event.B.Human rights activists in the world.C.A horrible mass school shooting.D.Some previous winners of the prize.（4）What can we infer from Yousafzai's words?A.Rahman's efforts have paid off.B.Cyberbullying should be got rid of.C.All children have the right to fight against violence.D.Children are faced with physical and mental bullying.4.Americans have changed, at least when it comes to their apple preferences. The Red Delicious apple is likely to lose its title as the most popular apple this year, which it held for more than half a century. The U.S. Apple Association is projecting, that the Gala apple will usurp（夺取）the Red Delicious for the top spot.The group, which advocates on behalf of 7,500 apple growers and 400 companies in the apple business, predicted that the U. S. would grow 52.4 million Gala apples in 2018, up 5.9 percent from a year earlier. Red Delicious apple production is expected to fall 10.7 percent to 51.7 million.Consumers apparently like the Gala's "taste, texture（口感）and sweetness," the U.S. Apple Association said in a statement. "The rise in production of newer varieties of apples aimed at the fresh consumption domestic market has caused demand for the Red Delicious to decline." said Mark Seetin, the association's director of regulatory and industry affairs.The Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp apples are expected to rank third, fourth and fifth. The association predicted that within a year or two the Honeycrisp may pass the Granny Smith and Fuji, jumping into third place. The production of the apple rose 21.8 percent to 23.5 million this year. That puts it ahead of the Golden Delicious apple for the first time. The Honeycrisp was created by the University of Minnesota's apple breeding（培育）program only 21 years ago. It typically costs more than its competitors.Until the 1970s, Americans had only a few choices of apples. While the Golden Delicious offered a color contrast and the Granny Smith brought tartness（酸味）to the table, the Red Delicious was the star, heavily promoted by Washington state growers. Then wholesalers began looking for tastier varieties, finding them overseas in Japan, home to the Fuji, and New Zealand, which had the Braeburn and Gala.（1）How does the author prove Americans' preference for the Gala?A.By using statistics.B.By listing examples.C.By explaining causes.D.By presenting research findings.（2）What do we know about the Honeycrisp?A.It is sour in flavor.B.It is light in color.C.It is gaining popularity.D.It is losing its price advantage.（3）Which of the following comes from New Zealand?A.The Fuji.B.The Honeycrisp.C.The Braeburn.D.The Granny Smith.（4）What does the text mainly tell us?A.Why Americans eat apples from different countries.B.How different apples are becoming popular in America.C.How American farmers choose their apple growing types.D.Why the Red Delicious was Americans' favorite for 50 years.causal inferences rather than simply finding patterns. "At some point—you know, if you're intelligent—you realize maybe there's something else out there," he says.【长难句分析】1. After playing thousands of games against itself at a super speed, and learning from winning positions, Alpha Zero independently discovered several famous chess strategies and even invented new ones.翻译：在以超快的速度与自己对弈数千场，并从获胜位置中学习之后，Alpha Zero独立地发现了几种翻译：著名的国际象棋策略，甚至发明了新的策略。
安徽省滁州市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末考试 英语含答案
2024年滁州市高二教学质量监测英语（答案在最后）注意事项：1．答卷前，务必将自己的姓名和座位号填写在答题卡和试卷上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，务必擦净后再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
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 will the man do first after class?A．Meet the woman.B．See Prof.Smith.C．Attend a lecture.2．Where will Peter spend his vacation?A．New York.B．Paris.C．Beijing.3．When does the movie begin?A．At10:30.B．At8:30.C．At6:30.4．Where are the speakers?A．At a swimming pool.B．In a clothing shop.C．At a school lab.5．How does the woman go to work?A．By car.B．On foot.C．By bike.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。
听完每段对话或独白前，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 possible relationship between the speakers?A．Classmates.B．Co-workers.C．Strangers.7．How does the woman feel about Jack’s situation?A．Embarrassed.B．Disappointed.C．Concerned.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
广东省揭阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
广东省揭阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解Gently trimming your hedge (修剪树篱) every 2 weeks will thicken it up and give it a beautiful look, but heavy trimmers, wires and stepladders make hedge trimming a job that some people hate. Gtech HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer makes it a pleasure.Great ConvenienceWith 60 minutes of runtime, move freely around your garden without being bothered by wires and messy petrol. Running off an 18V motor, the HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer supplies the power directly when needed. The lightweight but super strong drive system is designed for quiet running. In addition, the precision laser cut blades (刀片) move through branches up to 25 millimetres thick, leaving a clean cut vital to promote a healthy hedge.Long ReachThe HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer has an adjustable head so that you have full control over the cut of your hedges. The head adjusts downwards so you can cut the top of your hedges easily, and upwards so that you can cut thorny (多刺的) hedges without hurting your arms. Keep your hedges neat by cutting flat along the tops of hedges up to 10 feet tall using the 55-centimetre-long blade.Perfectly BalancedWeighing only 2.94 kilograms, the HT50 is well balanced, giving you a more enjoyable gardening experience. Get an HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer (£224.98) for just £149.98 if you order before May 9th, 2024, with a Branch Cutter attached free of charge. Call our 24-hour freephone and sales lines or visit our website for more information.1．What is the feature of the HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer?A．It needs no power support.B．It helps maintain weak leaves.C．It has no time limit for a single run.D．It has no noise disturbance while working.2．How much can be saved if you buy two trimmer before May 9th, 2024?A．£75.00.B．£149.98.C．£150.00.D．£299.96.3．What is the text?A．An advertisement.B．A biography.C．A short story.D．A report.“You'll be blind by the time you're twenty-five,” a doctor at Children's Hospital predicted. “Your blood sugars are much too high.” It consumed me. No mater where I was or what I was doing, it was overhead like a dark cloud, waiting for just the right opportunity to break open and destroy my world.I liked painting. Losing myself in painting filled me with peace. Painting provided me with the only place where I could escape from those threatening words.When I was 2l years old, my right eye went blind. Precisely three months after I was 25, I had a massive hemorrhage (大出血) in my left eye because of an accident. For the next twenty years, vision came and went. I went through many eye operations in an attempt to keep my vision. But after one final operation, I lost the battle and all remaining vision.And I buried all dreams of painting.Desperate, I enrolled in (注册) a sixteen-week program for the blind and visually impaired (视力受损). I learned personal adjustment and the use of a computer with adaptive software. A whole new world opened up to me through this program as a turning point.“Jaws and Window-Eyes are leading software for the blind.” my instructor told me. “You can use the Internet, e-mail and Microsoft with all its tools and features.”It's amazing! Hope went up for the first time in years. “By learning how to use hot keys to control the mouse, you can use Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint,” my instructor added.For the next several years, I learned that when one door closes, another door opens. There are plenty of choices available for the blind and visually impaired through the gift of technology. Not only do I have a speaking computer, but I have a speaking watch, alarm clock and calculator. 4．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A．The right opportunity.B．Losing my sight in the future.C．Consuming too much sugar.D．The children's hospital.5．What happened when the author was 25 years old?A．He gave up painting.B．He went blind badly.C．He injured his left eye.D．He picked up a new hobby.6．What brought a turning point to the author?A．A special program.B．A meaningful performance.C．An inspiring speech.D．An important interview.7．What does the author intend to tell us?A．No pain, no gain.B．Every man has his price.C．Everyone is born equal.D．Stay positive in the face of life's difficulties.Desperately ill and seeking a miracle, David Bennett Sr. took the last bet on Jan. 7. when be became the first human to be successfully transplanted with the heart of a pig. “It creates the beat; it creates the pressure; it is his heart,” declared Bartley Griffith, director of the surgical team that performed the operation at the University of Maryland Medical Center.Bennett, 57, held on through 60 tomorrows, far longer than any previous patient who’d received a heart from another species. His remarkable run offered new hope that such procedures, known as xenotransplantation (异种移植), could help relieve the shortage of replacement organs, saving thousands of lives each year.The earliest attempts at xenotransplantation of organs, involving kidneys from rabbits, goats, and other animals, occurred in the early 20th century, decades before the first successful human-to-human transplants. Rejection, which occurs when the recipient’s body system recognizes the donor organ as a foreign object and attacks it, followed within hours or days. Results improved after some special drugs arrived in the 1960s, but most recipients still died after a few weeks. The record for a heart xenotransplant was set in 1983, when an infant named Baby Fae survived for 20 days with an organ from a baboon (狒狒).In recent years, however, advances in gene editing have opened a new possibility: re-edit some genes in animals to provide user-friendly spare parts. Pigs could be ideal for this purpose, because they’re easy to raise and reach adult human size in months. Some biotech companies. including Revivicor, are investing heavily in the field. The donor pig was offered by Revivicor from a line of animals in which 10 genes had been re-edited to improve the heart’s condition. Beyond that, the pig was raised in isolation and tested regularly for viruses that could infecthumans or damage the organ itself.This medical breakthrough provided an alternative for the 20% of patients on the heart transplant waiting list who die while waiting or become too sick to be a good candidate. 8．What does the underlined word “run” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．Donating his heart to a patient.B．Performing the heart operation.C．Living for 60 days after the operation.D．Receiving a new heart from a pig.9．Which aspect of xenotransplantation does paragraph 3 mainly focus on?A．Its history.B．Its procedure.C．Its consequence.D．Its significance. 10．What makes pigs ideal for providing spare parts in xenotransplantation?A．Their growth rate and health condition.B．Their life pattern and resistance to viruses.C．Their easiness of keeping and rapid growth.D．Their investment value and natural qualities.11．Why was Bennett’s operation regarded as a breakthrough?A．It introduced new medications to prevent organ rejection.B．It proved the potential for using organs from various animals.C．It guaranteed a sufficient supply of donor pigs for transplants.D．It offered a prospect of replacement organs through gene editing.A Dutch company has developed technology to follow the movements and activities of cows. The high-tech system, powered by AI and motion sensors, is called “The Intelligent Dairy Farmer’s Assistant.” The company, Connecterra, launched the system in the United States in December after several years of testing and operations in Europe.A device is put around the neck of the cow to record its movements. This information is then processed by a computer that uses AI to learn about the animal’s behavior over time. The system can tell farmers what the cow is doing in real time. This information can help predict when cattle get sick, become less productive or are ready for mating.Richard Watson owns the Seven Oaks Dairy in Waynesboro, Georgia. He was one of thefirst American farmers to use the high-tech system.“It can pick up whether the cow is eating, whether it is walking, whether it is drinking, whether it is laying down, standing up.”Watson said the system is a big help because it is impossible for farmers to keep up with the activities of each cow individually. He added that having a computer identify which of his 2,000 cattle need attention could help improve farm productivity by up to 10 percent. He estimates this difference could greatly increase his profits.“Just a 10 percent or five percent increase, or improvement in productivity, means hundreds of thousands of dollars to us, aside from the fact that we just want happier and healthier and more welfare in our animals, anyway.”The founder and head of Connecterra is Yasir Khokhar. He says the idea for the system came while he was living on a dairy farm south of Amsterdam.“It turns out the technology farmers use is really outdated in many aspects,” Khokhar told the Associated Press. He added that most of the technology that does exist is difficult to use. He says modern agriculture greatly needs new technology like this.The company says information about the cows can be collected and seen on a cellphone or other mobile device. A text message can also inform farmers of concerns involving the animals. 12．How does “the Intelligent Dairy Farmer’s Assistant” help farmers?A．By giving alarms to farmers.B．By focusing farmers’ attention on cattle.C．By sending real-time information about cows to farmers.D．By telling farmers which cow is less productive or ready to mate.13．What’s Watson’s attitude towards the high-tech system?A．Indifferent.B．Neutral.C．Passive.D．Confident. 14．Why did Khokhar come up with the idea of the high tech system?A．Because he once lived on a diary farm.B．Because some agricultural technologies were out of date.C．Because he wanted to increase the income of farmers.D．Because some farming systems turned out to be a failure.15．What does the passage mainly talks about?A．Modern agriculture in America.B．Ways of raising cows more efficiently.C．A Dutch company known as a high- tech system.D．“Smart Farm” technology tracking behavior of cows.Are you someone who easily gets tired and doesn’t feel like doing anything? Do you label this kind of behavior as mere laziness? 16Feel disconnected from everything.People experiencing exhaustion most commonly don’t feel like themselves anymore, don’t feel engaged by anything and constantly struggle with the sense of helplessness and inability to take back control of their lives.Used to be motivated and passionate.A clear difference between someone who’s worn out and someone who’s lazy is that the tired people used to have things they were passionate about. 17 And even hate doing anything because of how much they overworked themselves.Become moody and annoyed.Do you suddenly find yourself easily angry? 18 If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why.19One of the warning signs is that you start neglecting your self-care and socially keep away from others. You stop making an effort to dress up yourself or look good and you tend to spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.Changes happen gradually.Studies show that exhaustion develops in five major stages, according to degrees of severity. The honeymoon phase, the onset of stress, chronic stress, exhaustion and habitual exhaustion. By the time you reach the final stage, exhaustion will make you suffer from depression and anxiety.20A．Ignore your self-care.B．Focus on warning signs.C．Do you often feel emotionally out of control?D．So it’s important to raise awareness about exhaustion.E．But the lazy people don’t ever devote themselves to things.F．However, they may now be struggling to find interest in anything.G．Here are five signs to show you’re experiencing exhaustion rather than laziness.二、完形填空I was then in my early twenties. Even though I was armed with a degree in Education, finding a 21 teaching job was not easy. I had to try some temporary ones.This year, when a golden opportunity 22 to teach 5th grade students in a local school.I 23 it and took things seriously. I 24 myself with lesson plans, taught with enthusiasm, and stayed 25 with the students. I had no hesitation in 26 the kids when they got the answer right, and encouraged them if they didn’t.One day when the kids were 27 , a girl approached and handed me a 28 before she went home. On it was a lovely drawing full of childlike wonder, 29 by the words, “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” It really amazed me that one of my kind comments had 30 that girl’s heart greatly. I took that note home and 31 put it in a folder, looking on it as a 32 because it was very important. Anytime I was feeling down I would look at it and it proved to be a 33 .That experience showed me the 34 of just a single kind word. It encouraged me to continue to try my best each day to 35 love and kindness through my words and actions. Wish the same for others.21．A．first-rate B．well-paid C．labor-saving D．full-time 22．A．escaped B．demanded C．arose D．arranged 23．A．jumped at B．thought about C．waited for D．dreamt of 24．A．occupied B．amused C．concerned D．contented 25．A．familiar B．positive C．strict D．consistent 26．A．evaluating B．supporting C．instructing D．congratulating 27．A．graded B．dismissed C．tested D．taught28．A．note B．gift C．parcel D．book 29．A．judged B．indicated C．emphasized D．accompanied 30．A．hardened B．touched C．broken D．gladdened 31．A．simply B．casually C．carefully D．eagerly 32．A．reminder B．treasure C．proof D．secret 33．A．comfort B．fortune C．fantasy D．privilege 34．A．target B．application C．power D．principle 35．A．clarify B．find C．feel D．spread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。
北京市海淀区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷
北京市海淀区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、完形填空On the morning of my first marathon, I woke up before my alarm and ate a classic runner’s breakfast. I had slept eight hours. My unreliable left knee wasn’t bothering me. I was 1 .Then my girlfriend, Louisa, knocked on the door, asking whether I had checked my email. Race officials sent an email at 5 a. m. announcing The Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis and St. Paul had been 2 due to record high temperatures.While I understood why the race organizers didn’t want to put runners at 3 , I also knew that I had trained in the baking and humid Washington D．C．all summer. If I could start earlier than planned and finish around noon, I’d miss the worst 4 of the day.I went to the starting line and saw many runners despite the cancellation. I joined a group of local runners who knew the route. While running, I was overfilled with 5 to still see neighbors who gathered outside their houses 6 out bottles of water as they watched runners go by. The runners and supporters made the race feel like a real marathon, during which the shared goal of reaching the finishing line and the affirmations from the crowds made me believe I could run the 7 race.The last one mile of the route was downhill. By that point in the race, my legs felt like jelly. But from the top of the hill, I could see dozens of supporters cheering runners home, which 8 me to move on. When my smart watch finally ticked to “26.2” miles, I called out “I’m done” to Louisa, who had been giving a much needed 9 along the way. I let out a dry sob and gave Louisa a hug. After months of training, the unexpected emotion felt like a total release.My first marathon was canceled, but I ran 26.2 miles10 .1．A．ready B．stuck C．unfortunate D．surprised 2．A．put off B．called off C．wiped out D．carried out 3．A．rest B．will C．risk D．ease 4．A．jam B．heat C．mood D．drought 5．A．joy B．tension C．fear D．peace6．A．picking B．clearing C．pointing D．handing 7．A．regular B．advanced C．entire D．competitive 8．A．forced B．expected C．required D．encouraged 9．A．speech B．boost C．solution D．message 10．A．late B．soon C．anyway D．somewhat二、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
2022—2023 学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷参考答案详解(新高考)(公共版)
2022—2023 学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷参考答案详解（新高考）（公共版）英语试题第一部分听力1—5 BBCAB 6—10 BAABC 11—15 CBCAC 16—20 CBCAA第二部分阅读第一节A篇本文是一篇应用文。
文章主要介绍了英国伦敦设计博物馆和国家足球博物馆举办的一场展出——“足球：设计美丽的运动”的相关内容。
21. D 细节理解题。
根据What to expect部分中的“involve yourself in the stories ofclubs and game legends (传奇人物) ... Diego Maradona”可知，参观者在展览会上可以了解到包括梅西、贝利、乔治·贝斯特和迭戈·马拉多纳在内的足坛人物的故事。
故选D。
22. A 细节理解题。
根据Ticket information部分中的“Adult tickets are chargedfrom £16 and student tickets from £12. Meanwhile, you can save 25% on family and group tickets.”可知，成人票16英镑起，学生票12英镑起，家庭团体票可以享受七五折优惠。
因此他们至少应支付的费用为（16×2 + 12）×0.75 = 33（英镑）。
故选A。
23. A 细节理解题。
根据Ticket information部分中的“Present your exhibition entryticket for 10% off food and drink at London Grade Coffee on the ground floor.”可知，参观者在一楼咖啡厅购买食物和饮料时凭门票可享受九折优惠。
故选A。
B篇本文是一篇记叙文。
Franco Cagnoli看到太阳从罗卡卡拉西奥的城堡升起时深受震撼，于是决定并着手帮助复兴这个意大利小山村。
高二英语期末试卷带答案解析
高二英语期末试卷带答案解析考试范围：xxx；考试时间：xxx 分钟；出题人：xxx 姓名：班级：考号：注意事项：1. 答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2. 请将答案正确填写在答题卡上一、单项选择1.For a moment nothing happened．Then that the war was over．A．came the newsB. the news cameC. did the news comeD. did come the news2.his look, he doesn’t think much of our plan.A．Judged from B．To judge by C．Judging f rom D．Judge by3.My favorite movie in the cinema now. Would you like to go with me and see it?A. is being shown B．shows C．is showing D．shown4. C loning plants is straightforward cloning animals is very complicated . A．so that B．although C．while D．as if5. —I’ve got the invitation to your school，Mr Johnson.—Oh，good. .A．How do you like it?B. Have you read it?C. Can you come?D. May I help you?6. I have to reschedule the appointment with you since there is a in my plan.A．contact B．contrast C．connection D．conflict7..题号得分一二三四五六总分评卷人得分It is said that dogs will keep you as long as you want when you feel lonely .A safetyB companyC friendD house8. W hen the headmaster spoke out his plan，the of the students in the class against it.A．majority; were B．most; were C．most; did D．majority; did9. I hate in the winter when the weather is wet and freezing cold. A．it B．that C．this D．one10. M ore than one company the new design to market only to see it quickly denied by those who couldn’t wear them.A．has taken B．has been taken C．have taken D．have been taken二、单词拼写11. 根据中文提示或首写字母写单词（满分10 分）76．When I began to sing, he laughed and make me e ．77．I （宣布）at the meeting that I did not support him．78．Flower arrangement is an （高雅的）art．79．One of h er a is to become a doctor．80．I couldn’t have done it without your （鼓舞）．81．Slave trade was （废除）in1807．82．It was ridiculous to be offered s by a robot．83．Most of the victims are （无辜的）people．84．Every one （祝贺）Tom on his passing the exams．85．I had wanted to clean out the basement in his a , but unfortunately, I d idn’t have tine．12.第II 卷第三部分: 写作(共三节,满分27 分)第一节:单词拼写(共10 小题; 每小题0.5 分, 满分 5 分)69. The h eight o f C hangbaishan v from 700 meters above sea level to over 2000 meters and is home to a great diversity of rare plants and animals.70. Ａsincere wish may g your love will be as deep and lasting as the lake itself.71. Our plan needs to be more f to meet the needs of everyone.72. Some scientists agree with this view. However, other scientists areo to it,believing that we should not worry about high levels of carbon dioxide in the air.评卷人得分73. If you develop AIDS, your chances of s (生存) are very small.74. A large number of students are a （上瘾）to playing computer games, which does great harm to their health and studies.75. All the scientists s to the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to greenhouse gases.76. Mother has given us ( 无止境) love all her life.78. She walked slowly down the road. It was e （明显的）that she was in pain.13.第Ⅱ卷(客观题共35 分)一、根据语境、首字母或汉语提示写出词汇(共 2 分)76. How many people p in the opening c eremony?77. Everyone should o the traffic rules..78. Would you please do me a f to push the car to start.79. As a (目击者), he gave the police a vivid description of the accident.单词拼写14.The government is d (决定)to spare no effort to investigate this case.15.Film has a much shorter history, especially when c (和……相比) to such art forms as music and painting.16.It’s very c (令人困惑的) for us to learn a new language.17.Now think of some more questions to ask people a (申请) for these jobs.18.In April, 2009, President Hu inspected the warships in Qingdao,m (标志着) the 60th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Navy.19.Under all the innocent fun, there are h (隐藏的) dangers, especially for children.20.We o (省略) all the minor details to make the report shorter.21.Mary needs c (伙伴); she hates staying alone.22.The plant is now in danger of e (绝种).23.Since 1978, the amount of money a (可用的) to buy books has fallen by 17%.第二节:根据首字母和汉语提示拼写单词(共10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分10 分)24.Their effort e (结束，告终) up in failure because of carelessness.25.Babies need c (持续的) attention.26.A million tons of untreated sewage is d (倾泻) into the sea.77. It is nearly impossible to p when an earthquake will happen.27.The lily always (发出）off a sweet smell.28.The parking facilities are i （不充足的）for a busy shopping centre.29.The giant panda is an (濒危的) species.30.He filled a glass with water and d (溶解) the tablet in it.31.The wood has (腐烂) away completely.32.The sun is e (蒸发）the earth's moisture.33.By now t he plane （耗尽，用光）out of fuel.三、语法填空语法填空Daniel Davila can often 34.(see) walking a round the c ity of San Francisco. Sometimes people are surprised to see him walking 35.any shoes or socks,36. D aniel doesn’t mind a t all. H e likes to walk b arefoot, and so37.740 other members of Dirty Sole Society, the club that Daniel started years ago. Daniel’s idea for this is to encourage others to live 38.(free) —free of shoes. According to Daniel, the barefoot life has many advantages. 39. most important is simply that it feels good. He also says that 40. (walk) barefoot allows you to experience the world directly by touching it with your feet. In addition, the feet do not smell so much 41. they stay dry, making it hard for bacteria to grow. And of course, walking barefoot keeps your feet42. good shape, so it’s actually 43.(healthy) than wearing shoes.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
辽宁省大连市2023~2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语英语试卷
辽宁省大连市2023~2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语英语试卷一、阅读理解The World’s 4 Best Long-distance HikesSeveral new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures arefound.Juliana TrailSlovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail.Red Sea Mountain TrailMainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art.Paparoa Track The 5km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea.Liechtenstein TrailLiechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete.1．Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail?A．To show the beauty of the Italian border.B．To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more.C．To protect the environment of the Julian Alps.D．To promote the development of local economy.2．Which is the shortest trail?A．Juliana Trail.B．Paparoa Track.C．Liechtenstein Trail.D．Red Sea Mountain Trail.3．What is special about LiechtensteinTrail?A．It offers a window into local history.B．Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art.C．Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail.D．It takes visitors through fascinating valleys.Born in 1958 in Nanning, Guangxi, Dr. Huang Danian became interested in geophysics early. His parents, teaching at a local geological institution, passed the passion down to him. In 1978, Huang was admitted to Changchun Institute of Geology and later taught there. He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility.In 1992, he went to Britain for further studies. There, he obtained his doctorate in geophysics and joined a local firm. During his time in the UK, Huang’s heart remained devoted to the motherland, frequently flying back to China to attend academic meetings or seminars related to his field. In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country.Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it.For seven years, Huang worked racing against time. Many of his co-workers called him a workaholic while he thought he was more like a “lunatic (疯狂的人)”. “China is in urgent need of ‘lunatics’ if it is to become a stronger country. It would be an honor if I could be one of them,” he added. The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration.During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements. 4．Why did Dr. Huang decide to return and work in China?A．To work at Jilin University.B．To attend academic meetings.C．To devote himself to researching.D．To serve his motherland whole-heartedly.5．What did the deep-earth exploration program focus on?A．Discovering new mineral resources.B．Competing with developed countries.C．Equipping various platforms with cameras.D．Helping scientists explore beneath the earth’s crust.6．What did Huang and his team achieve?A．They won many international awards.B．They got accurate data on deep ocean.C．They attained many firsts in relevant fields.D．They helped China overtake developed countries.7．Which of the following can best describe Dr. Huang?A．Committed and patriotic.B．Enterprising and crazy.C．Sensitive and rigid.D．Single-minded and unreliable.Cyber-attacks may sound like something that happens only in Hollywood movies. You picture a team of talented hackers gathered around computer monitors trying to break into a secure bank or some important severs. In reality, cyber-attacks are much less exciting but no less dangerous.Cyber-attacks can happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are; cyber criminals can target you. While many often think hacking victims were clueless abut digital security best practices, this isn’t always the case. True, there are plenty of apparent scams (骗局) that can be easily identified, but there are many attacks that can fool even the skillful computer-users.Criminals create fake websites and email addresses. You may think you are clicking a linkto Dropbox, only to download malware (恶意软件) onto your computer, and may never know when you have visited the wrong site and downloaded an infected file. So, it’s up to you to be vigilant and protect yourself.So you need to learn to recognize the signs of cyber-attacks. First, recognize suspicious activity on your accounts or devices. While some things may be obvious, such as account password changes, others aren’t so easy to spot. And then, you might receive a file from a trusted sender whose mail has been leaked. Sometimes, the data are even real, but the hacker may have inserted a few lines of code that can also infect your computer. You should take the time to check your “Task Manager” to get a sense of what programs are running. Check anything suspicious that’s running in the background. That’s often the sign of malware. Other things to watch out for include: random device or internet slowdown; the software you don’t recognize; inability to access your account or unscheduled shutdowns and restarts.As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. So, instead of waiting for cyber-attacks to hit you, recognize the signs to protect yourself.8．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．Cyber-attacks are not really dangerous.B．Anyone can be subject to cyber-attacks.C．People don’t realize the risk of cyber-attacks.D．Cyber-attacks in Hollywood movies are exciting.9．What does the underlined word “vigilant” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Dismissive.B．Upset.C．Cautious.D．Concerned. 10．How do you find you might be attacked by cyber criminals?A．A trusted friend sent you a file.B．Your internet slows down strangely.C．You can access your account with ease.D．Your account password functions normally.11．What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the text?A．To clarify the definition of cyber-attacks.B．To analyze different types of cyber-attacks.C．To introduce how to identify cyber-attacks.D．To entertain readers with cyber-attacks in movies.China is currently constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which marks a groundbreaking initiative. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by controlling the power of the ocean depths, resulting in significant energy and land savings. With the potential to match the computational abilities of approximately 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game-changer.The data center modules of China’s underwater facility are being installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each waterproof storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and can process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds.One of the most significant advantages of the underwater data center is the ability to use the natural cooling qualities of seawater. By adopting this innovative approach, the data center is estimated to save a remarkable 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This achievement in energy efficiency emphasizes China’s commitment to sustainability and educing environmental impact.With the initial arrangement of one storage module in April, 2023 and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The grand plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development.By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers often occupy vast amounts of land. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural sate cooling reduces the stress on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach corresponds with global sustainability goals ad sets an example for the industry to follow. 12．Why is China building the underwater data center?A．To reshape the data center industry.B．To make full use of energy and land.C．To control the power of the ocean depths.D．To improve computers’ computational ability.13．What can be learnt about the underwater data center’s modules?A．They are light and easy to reposition.B．They will be replaced every few years.C．They occupy vast amounts of land and ocean.D．They can sustain operation for long periods.14．What is one impact of using an underwater data center?A．Preventing ocean pollution.B．Worsening the environment.C．Conserving land for other uses.D．Increasing energy consumption. 15．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．National Seawater Cooling SystemB．China’s Initiative to Conserve LandC．Land-Based Energy-Efficient Data CentersD．China’s Commercial Underwater Data CenterThe power of positive thinkingIs your glass of milk half-full or half-empty? 16 Do they focus on the positives (a half-full glass) or the negatives (a half-empty one)? Thinking positively, with a belief that most things will turn out well, is called optimism — and it’s known to boost your well-being. The good news is that everybody can learn to think more positively.17Research shows that people who are optimistic and think positively tend to experience less stress and cope well when faced with life’s challenges. People who are more pessimistic (expect that the worst will happen) may find it hard to believe that these challenges will pass.Worrying is like a fire alarm.Everybody can worry from time to time. Worrying can help to keep you safe — if you were never worried and were overly positive about how things would turn out, you wouldn’t recognize risks. “ 18 It’s like a fire alarm,” says child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. “The trouble is that sometimes it goes off when there isn’t a huge danger to face.” When this happens, you can feel anxious and hopeless about what lies ahead.Learn to think positively.Optimism is shaped by your genes which carry characteristics inherited from your parents and by what happens to you. 19 Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive-for example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade. 20A．Your genes will in turn help obtain it.B．This question makes you lost in thought.C．Why is thinking positively good for you?D．Imagining this can motivate you to work to achieve it.E．Worrying is our brain warning us of something threatening.F．However, whatever your starting point is, everyone can learn it.G．This saying is often used to test people’s outlook in a situation.二、完形填空I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, 21 sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would 22 if I refused to give up.After all, isn’t every success story covering 23 ? Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job? Quitting is a sign that you lack 24 and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe.25 , if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could 26 everyone if I just kept going.People are more likely to 27 something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should 28 their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also 29 .If you don’t get energy out of doing something, it can be a(n) 30 that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should 31 your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can 32 depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make 33 . The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a 34 . It’s about being able to 35 when there’s no access to success anymore.21．A．appealing B．demanding C．conventional D．leisure 22．A．worsen B．occur C．improve D．develop 23．A．depression B．determination C．passion D．inspiration 24．A．patience B．support C．money D．skill 25．A．Therefore B．Moreover C．Otherwise D．However 26．A．amaze B．bother C．amuse D．annoy 27．A．benefit from B．back down C．stick to D．pass up 28．A．evaluate B．balance C．analyse D．cut 29．A．irrelevant B．illegal C．unwise D．uncomplicated 30．A．indication B．clue C．occasion D．recognition 31．A．achieve B．adjust C．maintain D．set32．A．set off B．hold back C．set out D．take up 33．A．researches B．choices C．changes D．resolutions 34．A．shortcut B．barrier C．guarantee D．advance 35．A．abandon B．challenge C．attempt D．continue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。
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高二英语第二学期期末试卷（含答案）高二英语第二学期期末试卷（含答案）满分 0 150 分, , 考试时间 0 100 分钟第一部分 : 单项选择( (共共 1 10 0 小题；每小题 5 1.5 分，满分 5 15 分) )1.him not to do so, he wouldn"t have made such a serious mistake. A. Did I persuade B. If I persuadeC. If I should persuadeD. Had I persuaded 2. His doctor suggested that hea trip abroad. A. will takeB. would takeC. takeD. took 3. He insisted that hehomework but he couldn"t find his exercise book. A. finishB. had finishedC. be finishedD. finishes 4. He didn"t make _____ clear when and where the meeting would be held. A. thatB. itC. thisD. these 5. It was________ he said ________ disappointed me. A. that; whatB. what; thatC. what; whatD. that; that 6. He was busy writing a story only ________ once in a while to smoke a cigarette. A. to stopB. stoppingC. to have stoppedD. having stopped 7. Passengers arepermitted________ only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane. A. to carryB. carryingC. to be carriedD. being carried 8. I hurried to the meeting hall, only______ that the meeting had been put off. A. to tellB. to be toldC. tellingD. told 9. James is afraid of ________by sharks. A. attackingB. being attackedC. having attackedD. having been attacked 10. She tells us that Lao Wang is a person ________ we can learn a lot. A. whomB. thatC. from whomD. about whom 第二部分 : 阅读理解（共两节，满分0 40 分）第一节（共 5 15 小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分 0 30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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高二英语期末考试卷第一节（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。
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1段材料，回答第1至3题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. in a taxiB. in an airportC. in a restaurant2. Where did the man hear the woman say that she had a big family?A. In classB. On a busC. In a store3. How many children are in the woman’s family?A. fiveB. SixC. Twelve听第2段材料，回答第4至6题。
4. Where did the man find his school bag?A. In a parkB. In the language labC. Under a tree5. What is the price of the bag?A. $59.60B. $69.15C. $69.506. How long will the woman have to wait to get the next weather report?A. 10minutesB. 20minutesC. 30minutes听第3段材料，回答第7至9题。
7. What were they talking about?A.About their houses.B.About children.C.About their trees.8. Why did the young tree bend over to one side?A.Because it was pulled by a string.B.Because it was dying.C.Because it was too thin to stand alone?9. What did the young father learn from the old man?A.He needn’t be strict with children.B.He learned how strict parents should be with their children.C.He learned how to plant a tree.听第4段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where do you think they were talking?A. In his houseB. In a hospitalC. In an office11. What most probably is Tim?A. A driverB. A workerC. A fire fighter.12. What does the woman want the man to do?A.Not to save anyone any more.B.To find another job.C.To change his resting-place.听第5段材料，回答第13至15题。
13. How many people were infected with the disease on July 29?A. 174.B. 163.C. 150.14. When the disease was first reported?A.on June 24.B. on July 30C. on July 24.15. How many cities in Sichuan were infected with the disease by July 30?A, 11 B. 7 C. 9.第二节：听取消息：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）下面你将听到一段录音，请根据题目要求，从听到的内容中获取必要的信息，答案必须写在答题卡上题号为16─20的空格中。
听完录音后你有90秒的答题时间，录音读两遍。
入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项填黑。
21. It is ____any wonder that his friend doesn’t like watching television much.A. noB. suchC. nearlyD. hardly22. He wrote five novels, two of_____ translated into English.A. itB. themC. whichD. that23. _____is known to everybody, light travels much faster than sound.A. ItB. AsC. ThatD. What24. ──Brandon, do you know who wanted me on the phone?──Sorry. I don’t know. I_____a bath in the bathroom.A. have hadB. was havingC. hadD. am having25. ──How did you enjoy the concert last night?──____.My favorite singer lost her voice and didn’t even make an appearance.A.What a disappointment!B.What a failure!C.Awful!D.Very dissatisfactory!26. ____, mother will wait for him to have dinner together.A. However late is heB. However he is lateC. However is he lateD. However late he is27. The pianos in the other shop will be_____, but_______.A. cheaper; not as betterB. more cheap; not as betterC. cheaper; not as goodD. more cheap; not as good28. The first textbooks______ for teaching English as a foreign language came out in the 1 6th century.A. having writtenB. to be writtenC. being writtenD. written29. _____a satisfactory operation, the patient recovered from illness very quickly.A. Having been givenB. Having givenC. GivingD. Being given30. Walking down the street the other day ,______.A.I saw unusual something happenedB. A terrible accident happenedC.Something unusual was seen by meD.I saw a terrible accident31. With his lips still_____, he couldn’t say a word.A. tremblingB. trembleC. to trembleD. to be trembling32. Some workers fear the loss of social identity that can ______not having a job.A. result inB. result fromC. bring upD. bring on33. The doctor was always_____ the poor and the sick, often giving them free medical services.A. reminded ofB. absorbed inC. tended byD. concerned about34. _____is the best will suit me fine.A. AnyoneB. WhicheverC. ThatD. Anyone of them35. But that she was afraid at that time, the ____no to the plan.A. would have saidB. did sayC. should sayD. might say第二节：完形填空。
（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Throughout history man has had to accept the fact that all living things must die. But people now live longer than they 36 . Yet, all living things still show the 37 of aging, which will eventually 38 deaths.Aging is not a disease, but as a person passes maturity（成熟期）,the cells of the body and the 39 they form do not function as well as they 40 in childhood and teenage years. The body provides less 41 against disease and is more 42to have accident.A number of related causes may 43 to aging. Some cells of the body have a fairly long life, but they are not 44 when they die . As a person ages, 45 of brain cells and muscle cells decreases. 46. body cells die and are replaced by new cells. In an aging person the 47 cells may not be as workable or as capable 48 growth as those of a young person.Another 49 in aging may be changes within the cells 50.Some of the protein chemicals in cells are known to 51 with age and become less elastic（有弹性的）.This is why the skin of old people wrinkles（皱纹）and hangs 52 . This is also the reason why old people 53 in height. There may be other more important chemical changes in the cells. Some complex cell chemicals, such as DNA an RNA, store and 54 information that the cells need. Aging may affect this 55 and change the information-carrying molecules so that they do not transmit the information as well.36. A. would B. be used to C. used to D. used37. A. function B. effect C. affect D. sign38. A. lead in B. give in C. run into D. result in39. A. hands B. feet C. heart D. organs40. A. made B. took C. did D. remembered41. A. energy B. protection C. vigor D. power42. A. likely B. probable C. possible D. alike43. A. attend B. contribute C. add D. devote44. A. replaced B. reborn C. recovered D. surrendered45. A. a number B. the amount C. the number D. a great deal46. A. The others B. the other C. Another D. Other47. A. old B. left C. new D. other48. A. to B. for C. of D. in49. A. factor B. effect C. reason D. element50. A. it B. them C. themselves D. that51. A. become B. turn C. change D. get52. A. loose B. high C. large D. fat53. A. increase B. shrink C. lengthen D. decrease54. A. pass away B. pass by C. pass off D. pass on55. A. improvement B. procession C. approach D. process第三节：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2.5分，满分50分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案AA couple of years ago, I received a $ 600 insurance dividend (保险股息).Sitting at the kitchen table, my wife and I discussed what we might do with the money. I realized now that the refrigerator overheard our talk. The very next day it went wrong. The repairman told us we needed a new unit. Cost:$600. Not long after that, we got a refund（赔偿金）from the shop, enough to pay for a trip to Mexico. “I’ve something to tell you,” I said to my wife in a low voice. “How about the living-room?” she suggested. I remembered the color TV set was there. “No, not there. Let’s go out.”I showed her the check as we stood on the driveway. We held each other excitedly and hardly noticed the rain. My car was parked within5 meters. I didn’t think anything about it at the time. As I started for the airport the next day, the car began making strange sounds. Changing the engine cost about $ 1, 000.Then I looked through our financial records. I discovered that during the last ten years we spent all our “found money” repairing a hot water heater, a television and a stove.I never mention money in front of our mechanical equipment. But if this article is published and I am paid for, the word processor（文字信息处理机）is going to go for sure. It’ll know.56. What went wrong first as the writer’s?A. The refrigeratorB. The stoveC. The TV setD. The engine of the car57. What has been repaired and still remains all right?A. The carB. The color TV setC. The stoveD. The hot water heater58. Which statement is wrong according to the passage?A.There are many pieces of modern equipment in the writer’s homeB.The writer often discusses with his wife on how to spend their money.C.The writer has gone into a lot of trouble to repair his thingsD.The writer’s refrigerator can overhear himBAlthough man has known about asbestos for many hundreds of years, it was not until 160 years ago that it was mined for the first time on the North American continent. H. W. Johns, owner of a New York City Supply Shop for roofers, was responsible for （对……负责）the opening of that first mine.Mr. Johns was given a piece of asbestos which had been found in Italy. He experimented with the material and then showed its surprising powers to his customers. After putting a pair of asbestos gloves, which looked much like ordinary work gloves, he took red-hot coals from the fireplace and played with them in his hands. How astonished the customers were to discover that he was not burned at all. You can well imagine that he had increasing business in asbestos roofing materials. However, because it was very expensive to transport(carry) them from Italy to the United States, Mr. Johns sent out a young scientist to seek a source nearer home. This young man found great vein（岩脉）in the province of Quebec in Canada.Ever since 1881, Quebec has led the world in the production of this unusual mineral, which is made up of magnesium, silicon, iron, and oxygen. When it is mined, the asbestos is heavy, just as you would expect a mineral to be. When it is separated, a strange thing happens: the rock breaks down into fine, soapy fibers（滑腻的纤维）。