高二上学期期中考试英语卷真题
第一学期高二期中考试英语卷(含答案)
第一学期高二期中考试英语卷(含答案)一.单项选择(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分) 1.--- This afternoon let’s go to a good restaurant. --- it will cost a lot of money. --- Don’t worry. It is my _______ today. A. service B. offer C. turn D. treat 2.With the loss of labor，the old farmers ________at home had to choose less labourintensive crops. A. left B. to leave C. having left D. leaving 3.Every evening after dinner, if not from work, I will spend some time walking my dog. A. being tired B. tired C. tiring D. to be tired 4. in the early 19th century，the school keeps on inspiring children’s love of art. A.To found B.Founding C.Having founded D.Founded 5.When ____ to danger and conflict, men tend to increase blood pressure, ____ nervous or anxious. A. exposed; feeling B. exposing; felt C. exposed; felt D. exposing; feeling 6. You are asked to attend the meeting ______ in the hall this weekend. A. being held B. held C. to be held D. holding 7. nation uses nuclear weapons will engage the whole world in war. A. Whichever B. Whatever C. No matter what D. No matter which 8.Wuhan lies _____ the Changjiang River and the Han Rivermeets. A. which B. wherever C. that D. where 9.You have to wear a helmet and a life jacket for protection, just ___ you fall into the water. A. in case B. unless C. though D. as 10.The manager was so satisfied with all I had done she gave me a promotion. A. that; which B. what; that C. what; as D. that; that 11. Never before _________ seen anybody who can play tennis as well as Robert. A. had she B. she had C. has she D. she has 12.Not until he retired from teaching three years ago _________ having a holiday abroad.A. he had consideredB. did he considerC. he consideredD. had he considered 13. Please keep us _________ of any change of address as soon as possible. A. Informing B. to inform C. being informed D. informed 14.The young man was _________stealing possessions of his factory and put into prison. A. accused of B. accused with C. charge of D. charged for 15.At the foot of the mountain _________ . A. a village lies B. does a village lie C. lies a village D. lying a village 二.完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分，满分20分) When I was thirteen, one day my mom told my family that she had to tell us something.So my dad, my brother and I all sat down on the sofa to begin the discussion.You could feel the 16 atmosphere of the room.It was 17 that something waswrong.Then my mom told us that she had been diagnosed (诊断) with a very serious disease.That was when we all had a moment of 18 and cried. After that my mom started the 19 and had to travel to the hospital every day.After a week, she began to lose her 20 and so she shaved it all off.My mom would always wear bright-colored scarf and after a while 21 to buy a wig(假发).Along with losing her hair she lost all her nails. 22 , I had never seen a desperate look in my mom's eyes.I remember one day I went with my mom to the hospital.When we were 23 for her to receive the treatment, we kept telling jokes.We both burst out 24 from time to time.Everyone in the waiting room was so 25 , while we were in the middle of the room, chatting 26 .Neither of us cared 27 people thought of us. After about a year of the treatment and all the 28 , one day my mom said she wanted to tell us something important.As my mom was about to speak, a smile 29 on her face.At that moment I knew that it was going to be something very 30 _ .She told us that she had recovered! At that moment I 31 down in tears.They were tears of joy.At that moment for the first time in a very long time I had a feeling that everything was going to be 32 .Now two years has passed and my mom is 33 of thedisease.I am so happy that I have my mom with me every step of the way.My mom 34 me to value every moment in my life and to remain 35 through thick or thin.She has taught me so much and continues to teach me more. 16.A.calm B.tenseC.friendlyD.cold 17.A.necessary mon C.strangeD.obvious 18.A.regret B.sorrow C.anger D.hesitation19.A.appointment B.operation C.treatment D.observation20.A.weight B.hair C.energy D.hope 21.A.liked B.offeredC.decidedD.afforded 22.A.Therefore B.Finally C.BesidesD.However 23.A.arranging B.waiting C.wishing D.preparing24.A.crying B.quarreling C.talking ughing 25.A.overB.downC.outD.off 26.A.happily B.curiously C.nervously D.gently 27.A.why B.when C.where D.what 28.A.pain B.failureC.adviceD.love 29.A.turned B.formed C.changed D.bury30.A.attractive B.active C.exciting D.amusing 31.A.cameB.lookedC.bentD.broke 32.A.fair B.clear C.fine D.ready33.A.free B.afraid C.aware D.sure 34.A.asked B.taughtC.persuadedD.admitted 35.A.determined B.modest C.independent D.positive 三.阅读理解(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分) A How to prepare for exams? Well, it is a big question that you always ask yourself. There is no short cut to success, which is thefirst thing you should remember. For this reason you have to study hard first of all. Besides, here are some tips for you. Never fear or hate exams and be confident. Some students study well but still may be afraid of exams and due to this reason they won’t be able to get good marks. So leave all your fears behind and free your mind before starting your studies. You have to be confident and it is the most important thing for attaining victory. Prepare a good timetable. Prepare a timetable before starting your studies. This should include all subjects, but tough subjects can be given more time while easier ones less. And remember some time shall be spared for entertainment and also there should be enough break time between each subject. Select a proper atmosphere for studying. No need to explain this point. Can anyone study well while watching TV? So select a place where you feel comfortable and can concentrate. And importantly it is better to study early in the morning when you will have quiet surroundings and you can concentrate more. Make notes while studying. This is a very important point. Make small notes while studying can help you remember all the points. It will work better if you use these notes for revision in the last one or twohours than you skip through pages of your textbook. It won’t take much time to go through these notes. Write well. As we all know, the first impression is the best impression. So your handwriting affects your marks. Try to write neatly. If it is not good enough, don’t worry; if you present it in a good manner you can score more marks. 36.Which proverb can show the writer’s attitude towards our studies? A. No pains, no gains. B. Knowledge is power. C. It’s never too old to learn. D. Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.37.Why do some students hate exams according to the passage?A. Because they think exams are meaningless.B. Because preparing for exams takes up most of their time.C. Because there are too many exams at school.D. Because they don’t have enough self-confidence.38.Why does the writer say “No need to explain this point” in Paragraph 5? A. Because it’s difficult to explain. B. Because it’s easy to understand. C. Because we need to study in silence. D. Because a proper atmosphere can be formed anywhere. B “Long time no see” is a very interesting sentence.When I first read this sentence from an American friend’s email，I laughed.I thought it was a perfect example of Chinglish. Obviously，it is a word-by-word literal translation of the Chinese greetings with aruled English grammar and structure! Later on，my friend told me that it is a standard American greeting.I was too thrilled to believe her.Her words could not convince me at all.So I did a research on .To my surprise，there are over 60 thousand web pages containing “Long time no see.” This sentence has been widely used in emails，letters，newspapers，movies，books，or any other possible places.Though it is sort of informal，it is part of the language that Americans use daily.Ironically，if you type this phrase in Microsoft Word，the software will tell you that the grammar needs to be corrected. Nobody knows the origin of this Chinglish sentence.Some people believe that it came from Charlie Chan’s movies.In the 1930s，Hollywood moviemakers successfully created a world wide famous Chinese detective named “Charlie Chan”on wide screens.Detective Chan likes to teach Americans some Chinese wisdom by quoting Confucius(孔子).“Long time no see”was his trademark.Soon after Charlie Chan，“Long time no see” became a popular phrase in the real world with thanks to the popularity of these movies. Some scholars refer to America as a huge pot of “stew”.All kinds of culture are mixed in the stew together，and they change the color andtaste of each other.American Chinese，though a minority ethnic(少数民族的成员) group in the United States，is also contributing some changes to the stew! Language is usually the first thing to be influenced in the mixed stew. You can have some other examples than adoptions from Chinese，such as pizza from Italian，susi from Japanese，and déjà vu from French etc.There is a long list! Americans do not just simply borrow something from others.They will modify it and make it their own，so you would not be surprised to find a tofu and peanut butter hamburger in a restaurant，or to buy a bottle of iced Chinese green tea with honey in a grocery store.Since Americans appreciate Chinese culture more and more nowadays，I believe more Chinese words will become American English in the future.In this way the American stew keeps adding richness and flavor. 39.The writer himself felt surprised at ______. A.the Chinglish expression “Long time no see” B.“Long time no see” used as standard American English C.so many literal translation of the expressions used in America D.finding out Americans use the expression every day 40.The word “stew”in the 4th paragraph probably means ______. A.mixture literature B.Confucius’words C.a kind of cooked dish D.Americanchanging cultures 41.According to the passage，it can be inferred that ______. A.detectives translate the phrase “Long time no see” B.Hollywood made “Long time no see”popular C.the huge pot of stew greatly affects all kinds of languages D.cultures can be changed in the huge pot of stew 42.The main idea of the passage is that ______. A.some Chinese expressions are introduced into English B.you’ll not be surprised at a tofu in a restaurant in America C.some American expressions can be used in China D.American English keep being enriched from different cultures C Tracey Hermanstorfer's heart stopped beating and her son Coltyn appeared lifeless after the Caesarean(剖腹产术)section on Christmas Eve. However a few minutes after he was born, both began breathing again. Dr Stephanie Martin told Good Morning America she could not explain how the pair survived. Mrs Hermanstorfer and her husband Mike told the American television show that their baby was now healthy and that they were doing “good” following the drama at Colorado Springs Memorial Hospital. The couple, who already had two children, had to go into the hospital seven weeks earlier than planned. Her husband, 37, said his wife was tired after receiving an epidural(硬脑膜外麻醉)duringthe labour(分娩)but after closing her eyes, she “wasn't waking up”.She stopped breathing and she is believed to have suffered a heart attack before her heart stopped beating entirely. Dr Martin said she was called in and that the outlook was grim(严酷的) since in most situations like this，“despite the best efforts of the team”, the mother was often unable to be revived. In that case doctors then tried to focus on delivering the baby but when he was born he was “completely lifeless”. Mr. Hermanstorfer told the Associated Press news agency，“I had everything in the world taken from me, and in an hour and a half I had everything given to me.”Dr Martin said she did not have a“great explanation”for why Mrs Hermanstorfer's heartbeat returned. “Somewhere between four and five minutes she had been without heart rate and had stopped breathing a minute or two prior to her heart stopping，”she said. The doctors were then able to bring the baby back to life, and the mother was alive after that. Despite tests, she said doctors were still not sure about what had happened. However Mrs Hermanstorfer and her husband Mike have said they believed it was down to a miracle. She said：“I got a second chance in life.”43.What might have happened toTracey Hermanstorfer just before her heart stopped beating?A.She became unconscious.B.She took a nap.C.She had a bad headache.D.She suffered a heart attack. 44.Which of the following is the correct order of what happened to Tracey Hermanstorfer? a.suffering a heart attack b.stopping heart beating entirely c.stopping breathing ing back to life e.receiving an epidural f.producing a baby A.a c f d b e B.f c a d b e C.e a c b f d D. e a b c f d 45.Which of the following words best expresses Dr Martin's attitude towards Tracey Hermanstorfer's coming back to life? A. Shocked. B. Puzzled. C.Normal. D. Curious. 第二节根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的选项。
高二上学期期中考试(英语)试卷含答案
高二上学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing?A. Sending a fax.B. Sending a letter.C. Sending a box.2. How does the man get the information?A. From a computer game.B. From an E-mail from his classmate.C. From the Internet.3. Why does the man want to use the computer?A. Because it is the easiest way to get two copies.B. Because he likes to use the computer.C. Because he is good at computers.4. What does the woman really want to do?A. To copy the picture into the computer.B. To learn how to scan the picture into the computer.C. To talk to the man and ask him to teach her.5. What’s wrong with the computer?A. It doesn’t work.B. It was damaged by virus.C. There is nothing wrong with it.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。
高二上学期期中英语考试试卷真题
高二上学期期中英语考试试卷一、完形填空1. 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I’ve always had strong opinions of how love should be expressed，but others had their own ways of showing care.What I remember most about visiting my1parents is the loud tick of the2in the dining room as we3ate our meal. With so little conversation I was quick to4his family as cold. When we got into the5to go home，his father suddenly appeared.6, he began to wash his son’s windscreen. I could feel he is a7man through the glass.I8another lesson about love a few years later. I always return phone calls9and regularly contact my friends. I10the same from them. But I had one friend who11called，answering my messages with short e-mails. I rushed to the12: She wasn’t a good friend! My anger13as the hol idays approached. But then she came to a gathering I hosted and14me a beautiful dress I had fallen in love with when we did some window-shopping the previous month. I was15at her thoughtfulness，and regretful for16I’d considered her to be uncaring. Clearly I needed to17my expectations of friends.Far too often，I ignored their unique18, eagerly expecting them to do things in my19. Over the years, however, I’ve learned to20other persons’love signs.（1）A . ownB . boyfriend’sC . girlfriend’sD . father’s（2）A . clockB . tableC . platesD . dishes（3）A . excitedlyB . nervouslyC . silentlyD . instantly（4）A . regardB . treatC . getD . have（5）A . busB . trainC . carD . plane（6）A . PunctuallyB . CarefullyC . ProudlyD . Coldly（7）A . coldB . strangeC . toughD . caring（8）A . understoodB . learnedC . taughtD . tried（9）A . in orderB . in turnC . without delayD . without difficulty（10）A . expectB . considerC . intendD . ask （11）A . regularlyB . stillC . evenD . rarely（12）A . faithB . suggestionC . judgmentD . approval（13）A . remainedB . failedC . grewD . quit（14）A . handedB . boughtC . helpedD . offered（15）A . depressedB . upsetC . fascinatedD . shocked（16）A . howB . whatC . whyD . whether（17）A . makeB . changeC . appreciateD . draw（18）A . expectationsB . experiencesC . adventuresD . expressions（19）A . mannersB . skillC . meansD . way（20）A . sendB . readC . giveD . express二、阅读理解2. 阅读理解Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: the iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my email. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed . Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading four newspapers each morning. I was behaving as if I were still in the office. My body was on vacation but my head wasn’t.So this year I made up my mind to try something different: withdrawal from the Internet. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, since I’m bad at self-control.But I was determined. I started by giving the iPad to my wife.The cellphone signal at our house was worse than in the past, making my attempts at cheating an experience in frustration . I was trapped, forced to go through with my plan. Largely cut off from e-mail, Twitter and my favorite newspaper websites, I had few ways to connect to the world except for radio and how much radio can one listen to, really? I had to do what I had planned to all along: read books.This experience has had a happy ending. With determination and the strong support of my wife, I won in my vacation struggle against the Internet, realizing finally that it was I, not the iPad, that was the problem.I knew I had won when we passed a Starbucks and my wife asked if I wanted to stop to use the Wi-Fi. “ I don’t need it,” I said.However, as we return to post -vacation life, a harder test begins: Can I continue when I’m back at work? There are times when the need to know what’s being said right now is great. And I have no intention of giving up my convenience completely. But I hope to resist the temptation to check my e-mail every five minutes, which leads to checking my Twitter feed and a website or two.I think a vacation is supposed to help you reset your brain to become more productive. Here I hope this one worked.（1）What do we know about the author’s last summer vacat ion？A . He was determined to enjoy the beautiful view.B . He felt satisfied that he had stuck to his usual timetable.C . He hated himself for acting as if he wereat work on vacation.D . His iPad ruined his plan of finishing a great novel.（2）What did the author do to keep away from the Internet this year？A . He cut off his cellphone signal.B . He handed his iPad to his wife.C . He refused to cheat in his house.D . He listened to the radio most of the time.（3）When back at work, the author will probably choose to_______.A . continue to read more and more books.B . stay away from the Internet for ever.C . stop checking what is being said right now completely.D . keep control of when and how to use the Internet.（4）What is the author’s opinion of a great va cation in the passage？A . A vacation means a change of pace to make one more creative.B . A vacation is a period of time to do whatever one wished to.C . A vacation is having nothing to do but read all day.D . A vacation proves that a life of pleasure is overvalued.3. 阅读理解To develop one’s taste in English，the most effective way is to read English books extensively. However, one may be at a loss to choose the appropriate books，especially as a beginner.I would like to share some of my experience.My firs t English novel was Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice，recommended by many English teachers and professors as an ideal book for English learners. But I had great difficulty in understanding the novel，let alone enjoying it. It’s not the vocabulary that troub led me，but rather the way Austen constructs sentences，and her way of thinking，which seemed tooremote to me at that time. My fading enthusiasm was much recovered after reading Hemingway’s novel Farewell to Arms. I particularly liked his brief and lively style. So my first suggestion is，as a beginner, you’d better choose contemporary novels instead of classical ones.However，reading novels is not the only way to improve your English. English essays can at once inform you，entertain you, and improve your taste in English. The best example is Bertrand Russell’s work. Its language is plain, yet you cannot help feeling the elegance and the unique sense of humor. His simple language enables his philosophy within the reach of ordinary people. Here comes my second suggestion—essays are indispensable.Never follow other’s opinions blindly，however famous or influential the person might be. As a saying goes，one man’s meat is another man’s poison. With that in mind，we are sure to find out our favorite writers through reading and develop our fine taste in English.（1）What made the author’s first English novel hard to understand?A . Complex conversations.B . Not knowing the social background.C . The old-fashioned vocabulary.D . Sentences and Austen’s thinking pattern.（2）Which can best replace the underlined word“ indispensable”?A . necessaryB . challengingC . relatedD . inspired（3）What advice does the author give in the last paragraph?A . Choose books that challenging us most.B . Read books that are instructive.C . Don’t be affected by other’s choices.D . Compare books before buying.（4）What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A . Give comments on literature works.B . Tell beginners how to choose English books.C . Encourage people to read more English books.D . Recommend first-class books to English learners.4. 阅读理解In today’s world of smart phones and notebook computers, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches regain popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesn’t just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products’ accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory business. And today, the image a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.“Complications” — features that go beyond simple timekeeping — are an important part of a watch’s image. Today’s watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USBdrivers, and even other functions .Creativity also plays a key role in designing today’s watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that don’t even look like watches. The company’s popular Shinsh oku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch.Whether a watch communicates fashion sense, or creative talent of a love sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what’ s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!（1）What can we know from the first paragraph?A . As most people see, watches are out of fashion.B . The watch industry will close down sooner or later.C . Some people feel that watches have been of no use.D . There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.（2）Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to_______.A . tell that today’s watches need more imaginationB . show why Shinshoku watches are popularC . advertise Shinshoku watches made by TokyoflashD . make a comparison between watches and bracelets （3）What might be the most suitable title for the passage?A . Japanese Watches Stand OutB . Watches Tell More Than TimeC . Watch Industry Is in a Bad SituationD . Watches Are Becoming Less Popular5. 阅读理解Best friends may be priceless but the cost of keeping the relationship alive is £23,870.According to a study, a BFF does not come cheap with devoted friends spending £4,679 on birthday presents alone over a lifetime. And while it costs nothing to be a shoulder to cry on, big-hearted Britons go the extra mile and spend £168 on pick-me-ups to get their mate through a rocky patch like the breakup of a relationship.There’s a further £242 spent on presents to show how much they mean from gifts bought on holiday to treats for no reason. And distance does not break up a close friendship as BFFs spend a whopping £18,000 on travel to see each other despite being miles apart because of university, jobs and marriage.The study by cashback site TopCashBack found on average BEFs who marry can expect £431 spent on them and a further £283 on gifts when they have children. And they can rely on their pals to help out when they move houses as they will obtain £127 worth of housewarming presents and takeaways.The survey based on a friendship lasting 40 years found more than eight in ten adults with a BFF felt their friendships were worth every penny.TopCashback spokesperson Natasha Smith said: “Those friendships which stand the test of time are often the most important in our lives. However, they come at a cost. From train tickets once a month to flights and a new dress for a wedding on the Italian coast, the price paid for having a best mate can soon add up. But when we asked people to compare their friendship with thefinancial investment, only 14% thought their friendship was equal to their investment with the vast majority thinking it was worth more.”（1）What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean?A . generousB . ambitiousC . troublesomeD . energetic（2）To keep the relationship, where do BEFs spend the most money?A . Buying birthday presents.B . Cheering up a friend in low spirits.C . Paying for holiday gifts and other treats.D . Going a particular distance to visit friends.（3）What is Natasha’s understanding of BEF friendship?A . It’s costly and unaffordable.B . It’s expensive but worthwhile.C . It’s rewarding but hard to keep.D . It’s changeable but worth possessing.（4）How is the passage developed?A . By listing figures.B . By giving examples.C . By analying causes.D . By making comparisons.三、七选五6. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二上学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高二上学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、单选题（本题共计10小题，总分10分）1.（1分）That beggar seems ____ anything yesterday.A. not to have eatenB. not to eatC. didn't eat D to not have eaten2.（1分）Most of the artists to the party were from South Africa.A. invitedB. to inviteC. being invitedD. had been invited3.（1分）The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, that he had enjoyed his stay here.A. having addedB. to addC. addingD. added4.（1分）It heavily, the outing had to be put off.A. being rainedB. being rainingC. rainingD. rains5.（1分），I couldn't lift the box.A. As I might tryB.Try as I mightC. As try I mightD. Though try I might6.（1分）Only when he had done it that he had made a mistake.A. he then realizedB.did he realizeC. before he realizeD. he realized7.（1分）—What happened to her new car?—No sooner it than someone ran into her.A .had she bought B. did she bought C. she bought D. she had bought8.（1分）—you picked up the pen yesterday?—On the playground.A. Where was it thatB. What was it thatC. How was it whenD. Where was it when9.（1分）my foot hurt, I would have taken part in the sports meet.A. Had I not gotB. If I did not getC. If I have not gotD.Had not I got10.（1分）, I slid into the bed and soon fell asleep.A.ExhaustingB. Being exhaustedC. ExhaustedD.Exhaustedly二、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分20分）11.（6分）Welcome to your handy pricing guideThis leaflet gives you the prices for Royal Mails UK and International services and Parcelforce Worldwide UK services — whether your item is to the UK or abroad, urgent or you simply want a standard service. To obey national and international regulations governing the carriage of mail, and ensure that mail in transport does not present a danger to the general public, we restrict or ban certain items from our network.If you want to find out more about our parcel and letter services, please take a look at the ‘our services’ booklet for more detailed information. Alternatively, you can find out more by visiting or by calling Customer Services on 03457740740. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, we offer a Textphone service on 03456000606.(1)According to the leaflet, what kind of service can be offered?A.Sending items home and abroad.B.Getting some discount.C.Sending items without limits.D.Sending parcels only.(2)If your parcel is 45cm in length, 36cm in width, 20cm in depth and weighs 10kg, you need to pay ______.A.£23B.£43C.£68D.£90(3)Which of the following is specially intended for the deaf?A.The Textphone service on 03456000606.B.The Customer Services on 03457740740.C.The website .D.The ‘Our services’ booklet12.（8分）People have different ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over-the- counter (非非非非) medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies (非非) like herbal tea or chicken soup. Yet here is the tough truth about the common cold: nothing really cures it.So why do people sometimes believe that their remedies work? According to James Taylor, professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it’s easy to believe it’s medicine rather than time that deserves the credit, USA Today reported.It still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something so common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figuring out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral (非非非非) drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw (非非), which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3-D model to study its surface before they can design an antiviral drug that is effective enough.The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus (非非非) A and B. But they didn’t find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinovirus C, until 2006. All three of them contribute to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B have little effect when used against C.“This explains most of the previous failures of drug trials against rhinovirus,” study leader Professor Ann Palmenberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison, US, told Science Daily.Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C, scientists have finally built a highly-detailed 3-D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don’t really work.(1)What does the author think of popular remedies for a common cold?A.They are quite effective.B.They are slightly helpful.C.They still need to be improved.D.They actually have no effect.(2)How do antiviral drugs work?A.By breaking up cold viruses directly.B.By changing the surface structures of the cold viruses.C.By preventing colds from developing into serious diseases.D.By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.(3)What can we infer from the passage?A.The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.B.Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.C.Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.D.Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure.(4)What is the best title for this passage?A.Drugs against cold virusesB.Helpful home remediesC.No current cure for common coldD.Research on cold viruses13.（6分）Wood has many great characteristics that make it the perfect building material.It is cheap，durable，easily available，and most importantly，environmentally sustainable.The one thing it is not，is transparent! Now thanks to a team of scientists at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology the material may even be able to add that feature to its already impressive list.Lead researcher rs Berglund said he was inspired to create the transparent wood after learning how Japanese researchers had developed a see-through paper for use in flexible display screens for electronic devices.The team began by pulling out the wood’s lignin(木质素).The lignin-free wood was then dipped into a polymer(聚合物)and baked at a temperature of 158°F for four hours.The result was a hybrid product that was not only stronger and lighter than the original wood but also，almost transparent.The researchers were able to adjust the level of transparency by varying the amount of the polymer injected and also by changing the thickness of the wood.While scientists have previously created a see-through wood for small-scale applications like computer chips，the transparent wood is the first one being considered for large scale applications.The researchers，who revealed their findings in Biomacromolecules on April 11，picture using the transparent wood in buildings to allow for more natural light，or to create windows that let in the desired amount of light withoutsacrificing privacy.Wood that allows light to pass through could lead to a brighter future for homes and buildings. Berglund also thinks the wood could play a significant role in the design of solar panels.The semitransparent material would be able to keep light longer and give it more time to interact with the conductor，thus resulting in better solar efficiency.Additionally，substituting the currently used glass with this new product would help solar energy manufacturers improve their carbon footprint and lower the cost.They are now experimenting with ways to scale up the manufacturing process so that the transparent material is cost-effective to make and easy to use.1.What does the underlined part“that feature”in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Cheap.B.Durable.C.Sustainable.D.Transparent.2.Which of the following is true according to the text?A.Berglund got the idea of transparent wood while making paper.B.Varying the amount of the polymer changes the wood’s hardness.C.The transparent wood would be used only for homes and buildings.D.The cost of making the transparent wood still needs to be cut down.3.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The bright future of the transparent wood.B.The wood’s role in the design of solar panels.C.The disadvantages of the currently used glass.D.Solar energy manufacturers’ carbon footprint.三、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）14.（10分）When big news breaks,it's easy to get caught up in following the story online.The Internet can be a place to find useful information. 1 Helping kids understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators.Here’s some advice that parents can offer kids to help them be quicker to judge as they consume news online.2 In the rush to cover stories,reporters make mistakes,officials don't always have correct information and tidbits(八卦新闻）that sound reasonable often get passed around before anyone has checked them for accuracy.Use social media wisely.Some say Twitter is a great source of news in the first few minutes of a tragedy. 3 On the other hand,Facebook can be a great way to connect with friends affected by events in the news and to spread personal news within a more limited circle.Be skeptical. 4 After the Boston Marathon bombing,NBC Sports reported that some runners kept running all the way to the hospital to donate blood for the victims.Not true.There are plenty of websites devoted to exposing false news stories.The Washington Post also has a Fact Checker column that delivers claims made by public officials and politicians.Visit them to find out if a story is true.Keep it age-appropriate.Kids aren’t always ready to digest big tragic news--especially if the news is about kids,such as school shootings or abuses.The constant repetition of information can be confusing for younger kids,and at the beginning of a news event,parents might not be able to offer any correct answers. 5A.Remember,breaking news is often wrong.B.It also can be the source of misinformation.C.If something sounds too good to be true,it probably is.D.The government should take measures to prevent false news.E.However,after that it just becomes messy and largely inaccurate.F.With social media at your fingertips,it's convenient to express your opinion.G.Kids who are eager to learn more about certain events can check kid-guided news sources.四、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分20分）15.（20分）In the summer before I entered middle school, I read the book They Cage the Animals at Night. It’s a story about Jennings, a boy living in various orphanages（孤儿院）with only his stuffed animal（毛绒玩具）, Doggie, for companionship. It’s a fascinating book, but little did I know how it would__1___my life and the lives of others.One day, as I looked across my room at the pile of stuffed animals, a(n)___2____came to me. I would____3__stuffed animals for children like Jennings.____4____, I contacted agencies that support those children and they said the stuffed animals would certainly__5___children’s spirits.I named my project “Cuddle Buddies”. I wrote articles for the localand school newspapers,___6___donations of the“buddies”— stuffed animals. My phone___7__ringing; schools, families, and toy factories all wanted to help. Much to my___8__, by the second week my living room looked like a zoo. Whenever Mom and I___9__the “buddies” to the agencies, the kids would be waiting there with their eyes down, too___10__to look but shaking with excitement.Six years after its launch, Cuddle Buddies continues to__11__. Now over 25,000 stuffed animals have been__12__to agencies worldwide. Simon, a seven-year-old boy in an African Children’s Home, couldn’t sleep at night after he lost his parents. When asked to choose his “buddies”, Simon_ 13___ a panda and soon after was sleeping through the night. I never dreamed Cuddle Buddies would____14___this way.Upon graduating from high school, I designed a website,, to____15___the project. The response was____16____. More and more people joined me and two dozen Cuddle Buddies___17___were established across the nation.This has been a great experience. I’ve learned how to follow through on an idea and how to____18__impact a life.I will go to college with these___19___in mind and continue my work with Cuddle Buddies, even when I__20__ a whole new set of exciting academic and nonacademic pursuits.1.A.touch B.risk C.lead D.save2.A.chance B.idea C.explanation D.word3.A.display B.repair C.purchase D.collect4.A.Previously B.Occasionally C.Immediately D.Gradually5.A.capture B.reflect C.lift D.record6.A.putting aside B.turning down C.asking for D.getting back7.A.delayed B.kept C.stopped D.meant8.A.knowledge B.taste C.regret D.delight9.A.delivered B.applied C.rented D.returned10.A.shy B.content C.weak D.eager11.A.reform B.expand C.dominate D.divide12.A.produced B.adopted C.sold D.donated13.A.picked out B.came across C.showed off D.brought up14.A.decline B.work C.increase D.react15.A.promote B.start C.evaluate D.examine16.A.confusing B.amusing C.automatic D.enthusiasticpanies mittees C.branches D.institutes18.A.financially B.positively C.socially D.physically19.A.plans B.images C.lessons D.motives20.A.work out B.keep off C.rely on D.engage in五、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）16.（15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
重庆市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题(无答案)
重庆市高2026届高二（上）半期考试英语试卷（考试时间: 120 分钟满分: 150 分）注意事项:1. 答第I卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。
不能答在本试卷上, 否则无效。
第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）第一节听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How much should the girl pay?A. £2.50.B. £4.00.C. £5.00.2. What does the woman's sister look like?A. She has short black hair.B. She wears a brown hat.C. She wears glasses.3. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for directions.B. Having a driving test.C. Studying road signs.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a restaurant.C. In a supermarket.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A football match.B. TV programs.C. Tea.第二节听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对诺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。
甘肃省永昌县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷
甘肃省永昌县第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷一、听力选择题1．How will the speakers go to work tomorrow?A．By taxi.B．By car.C．By bus.2．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The Internet.B．A woman.C．A video.3．What does the man think of the TV show?A．Boring.B．Popular.C．Funny.4．What is the man doing?A．Giving advice.B．Writing a paper.C．Driving to the library. 5．What does the man mean?A．Owen can’t succeed.B．Owen has a chance to win.C．Owen hasn’t made a decision.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is probably the man?A．A teacher.B．A policeman.C．A doctor.7．What does the man suggest the woman do?A．Improve her English.B．Wear a pair of glasses.C．Get a physical checkup.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What’s the relationship between the speakers?A．Neighbors.B．Classmates.C．Mother and son.9．Why did the man do badly in the mid-term exam?A．He was ill.B．He didn’t study hard.C．He stayed up late last night.10．What will the man do tomorrow?A．Retake his exam.B．Talk with his friends.C．Buy a new book.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
高二上学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)
“Burnt yesterday evening.”
1.Before Mr. Brown left, what did he say to his son?
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段Before he left, he said to his son, “if anyone asks for me, you can tell him that your father has been out for doing something and will be back in a week, then be sure to ask him to sit down for a cup of tea.”（临走前，他对儿子说:“如果有人来找我，你就告诉他，你父亲出去有事了，一个星期后回来，然后一定要请他坐下来喝杯茶。”）可知，父亲临走之前交代儿子，万一有人来访，就说布朗先生不在。故选C。
2.A man came to visit the boy's father on ________.
A.the second dayB.the third dayC.the fourth dayD.the fifth day
3.The man was very surprised because _________.
A.Drink a cup of tea every day
B.Don’t let anyone come into the house.
C.If there is a visitor, tell him that Mr. Brown is away.
浙江省宁波市三锋教研联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中联考英语试题(含答案)
2024学年第一学期宁波三锋教研联盟期中联考高二年级英语学科试题考生须知：1.本卷共10页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3.所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
选择题部分第一部分听力(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 does the woman ask the boy to doA. Wash his hands.B. Prepare some food.C. Mop the floor.2. When are the speakers supposed to meetA. On Sunday.B. On Saturday.C. On Friday.3. How does the woman soundA. Tired.B. Energetic.C. Worried.4. With whom did the man go to Russia last yearA. His friends.B. His family members.C. His fellow workers.5. Why does the woman refuse to take the man’s adviceA. She worries the dress is unsuitable for the occasion.B. She thinks the dress is a bit old-fashioned.C. She believes the dress is too thick for her.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。
高二上期中考试卷子英语
Part I Listening Comprehension (25 points)Section A (5 points)In this section, you will hear five short conversations. After each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the question will be spoken only once. Choose the best answer from the four choices.1. A. He has already left for the library.B. He will help the woman find the book.C. He doesn't know where the book is.D. He will lend the book to the woman.2. A. The man is a doctor.B. The woman is a patient.C. The woman is a nurse.D. The man is a teacher.3. A. She is not sure about the meeting.B. She will go to the meeting.C. She will miss the meeting.D. She will cancel the meeting.4. A. The woman will study with the man.B. The man will study with the woman.C. The woman will help the man study.D. The man will help the woman study.5. A. She doesn't like the new teacher.B. She likes the new teacher very much.C. She doesn't know the new teacher.D. She will introduce the new teacher to the class.Section B (10 points)In this section, you will hear a short passage. After hearing the passage, you will answer five questions. The passage will be read twice.6. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The importance of exercise.B. The benefits of healthy eating.C. The role of technology in our lives.D. The impact of climate change.7. According to the passage, what are the negative effects of too much screen time?A. It can improve concentration.B. It can improve sleep quality.C. It can cause eye strain and headaches.D. It can increase productivity.8. What does the passage suggest we should do to reduce stress?A. Spend more time watching TV.B. Spend more time on social media.C. Spend more time exercising.D. Spend more time playing video games.9. How does the passage describe the relationship between physical activity and mental health?A. There is no relationship.B. There is a positive relationship.C. There is a negative relationship.D. The relationship is uncertain.10. What is the author's overall tone in the passage?A. CriticalB. PositiveC. NeutralD. EntertainingPart II Reading Comprehension (40 points)Section A (20 points)Read the following passage and answer the questions below.The Internet has revolutionized the way we communicate, access information, and conduct business. With just a few clicks, we canconnect with people from all over the world, access a vast amount of information, and purchase goods and services online. However, this convenience comes with a price. The Internet has also become a breeding ground for cybercrimes, such as identity theft, phishing, and malware attacks.Identity theft is a serious crime where someone uses another person's personal information without permission. This can lead to financial loss, damaged credit scores, and even legal issues. Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by pretending to be a trustworthy entity. Malware attacks, on the other hand, involve malicious software that is designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.To protect ourselves from these cybercrimes, it is essential to be aware of the risks and take appropriate precautions. Here are some tips tostay safe online:1. Use strong, unique passwords for each online account.2. Keep your software and operating systems updated.3. Be cautious of suspicious emails and links.4. Use two-factor authentication whenever possible.5. Regularly monitor your financial statements for any unauthorized transactions.By following these tips, we can minimize the risks associated with cybercrimes and enjoy the benefits of the Internet without compromising our security.11. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To explain the benefits of the Internet.B. To discuss the risks of cybercrimes.C. To promote the use of two-factor authentication.D. To provide tips for staying safe online.12. According to the passage, what is identity theft?A. A type of phishing attack.B. A fraudulent attempt to obtain personal information.C. A form of malware attack.D. A way to access information online.13. Which of the following is NOT a tip for staying safe online?A. Use strong, unique passwords.B. Keep your software and operating systems updated.C. Spend more time on social media.D. Use two-factor authentication.14. What is the tone of the passage?A. CriticalB. PositiveC. NeutralD. Entertaining15. What is the author's main argument in the passage?A. The Internet is a dangerous place.B. We should use the Internet responsibly.C. Cybercrimes are on the rise.D. Everyone should be aware of the risks.Section B (20 points)Read the following passage and complete the summary.The development of renewable energy sources has become a crucial issue in recent years due to the increasing concern over climate change and environmental degradation. Among the various renewable energy sources, solar power has gained significant attention. Solar power is generated by converting sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) cells. This clean and sustainable energy source has numerous advantages, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, providing energy security, and promoting economic growth.Solar power systems can be installed on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The most common type of solar power system is the photovoltaic (PV) system, which consists of solar panels, inverters, and batteries. Solar panels convert sunlight into direct current (DC) electricity, which is then converted into alternating current (AC) electricity by the inverter. Batteries are used to store excess electricity for use during periods when sunlight is not available.However, there are also challenges associated with the widespread adoption of solar power. One of the main challenges is the high initial cost of installing solar panels. Another challenge is the intermittency of solar power, as it is dependent on sunlight availability. Additionally, the disposal of solar panels at the end of their lifespan can pose environmental risks.Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of solar power make it a promising solution to our energy needs. As technology advances and costs decrease, the future of solar power looks bright.16. The passage mainly discusses:A. The advantages of solar power.B. The challenges of solar power.C. The history of solar power.D. The installation of solar power systems.17. What is the main function of solar panels in a solar power system?A. To store electricity.B. To convert DC electricity into AC electricity.C. To convert sunlight into electricity.D. To convert AC electricity into DC electricity.18. Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with the widespread adoption of solar power?A. High initial cost.B. Intermittency of solar power.C. Environmental risks.D. Lack of sunlight.19. What is the author's attitude towards the future of solar power?A. SkepticalB. OptimisticC. IndifferentD. Critical20. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To inform the reader about solar power.B. To persuade the reader to use solar power.C. To compare solar power with other renewable energy sources.D. To encourage the reader to install solar panels.。
(完整版)高二英语上学期期中考试
高二英语英语上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节.满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上.第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍.例: How much is the shirt？A. ￡9。
15. B。
￡9。
15。
C. ￡9.18。
答案是 B。
1。
Who is coming for tea?A。
John. B. Mark。
C。
Tracy.2。
What will the man do next?A。
Leave right away. B. Stay for dinner。
C. Catch a train。
3。
What does the man come for？A. A lecture。
B. A meeting.C. A party.4. What size does the man want?A. 9.B. 35.C. 39。
5。
What are the speakers talking about?A。
Life in Southeast Asia。
B。
Weather conditions。
C. A holiday tour。
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。
每段对话后有几个小题,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.每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题.6. What is the man doing？A. Giving a speech. B。
高二上册期中英语考试试题及答案
高二上册期中英语考试试题及答案【导语】高二一年,强人将浮出水面,鸟人将沉入海底。
高二重点解决三个问题:一,吃透课本;二，找寻适合自己的学习方法；三，总结自己考试技巧，形成习惯。
为了帮助你的学习更上一层楼，无忧考网高二频道为你准备了《高二上册期中英语考试试题及答案》希望可以帮到你！第一卷（选择题共105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三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，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。
每段对话读一遍。
1.WhatisBobinterestedinaboutthebook?A.Thephotos.B.Theideas.C.Thedata.2.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Inahotel.B.Onabus.C.Atacinema.3.Whatdoesthewomanwanttodo?A.Buyaticket.B.Parkhercar.C.Waitherturn.4.WhathasBilldone?A.Forgottenhispromise.B.Failedtofinishhiswork.C.Repeatedhiscarelessness.5.Whichplacedoesthemanliketolivein?A.Aquietplace.B.Alonelyplace.C.Anoisyplace.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三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
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人教版高二上学期期中考试英语试题(含参考答案)
高二期中考试英语试题第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第—节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ANational parks are an excellent way to explore all the beauty that the world has to offer:whether it’s endangered species,erupting volcanoes and snowy mountains,or rainforests and lakes.Of the thousands of national parks that exist in the world,these are the ones that should be on everyone’s bucket list.Yorkshire Dales,United KingdomContrary(相反)to the popular link of national parks with the wilderness,it is filled with winding valleys,hills and villages where over24,000people live and work.Visitors can walk through grassland,visit waterfalls or explore underground caves,but Yorkshire Dales is also home to several food shops,and the park hosts cheese festivals and farmers markets regularly,so it’s best to go hungry.Kakadu National Park,AustraliaIt is a delight for those who like a bit of history mixed with the biodiversity of national parks.While it houses thousands of species of wildlife,there’s more to the national park than that.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park,ChinaIt is surrounded by striking natural beauty and can be explored by land.But the river national park,as the name suggests,is best explored through leisurely boat rides that take visitors through many ancient towns that come along the way of the river.Vatnajökull National Park,IcelandHere’s a surprising fact:The whole of Vatnajökull National Park makes up14%of Iceland’s territory!The park is usually open for hikes around the glaciers;boat rides through glacier lakes,and tours that take visitors through the park’s many ice caves,waterfalls,and icebergs.Vatnajökull is also where two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes are located.21.What is recommended for a trip to Yorkshire Dales?A.Recording local customs.B.Skiing in the snowy mountains.C.Going with an empty stomach.D.Watching the eruption of volcanoes.22.Which park is the best choice for observing diverse wildlife?A.Yorkshire Dales.B.Kakadu National Park.C.Vatnajökull National Park.D.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park.23.What do the last two national parks have in common?A.There are many ancient towns.B.There are various ice caves inside.C.They are aimed at protecting rivers.D.They can be explored through boats.BThe sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new PhD program.The move was good for me professionally,but I worried about my husband and daughters.I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved(应得的).Anne,our first daughter,came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college.It was challenging to balance classes,work schedules,and being a mom.But I got through it,finding moments of joy along the way.On the nights when I was home,I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter.She’d respond by asking questions,such as“Mom,what are bacteria(细菌)?”It helped us both learn.After I graduated,I knew that I would need a PhD to land the kind of job I wanted.I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-graduate-student anxiety.I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to prioritize my career was going to have long-term bad impacts on my kids.So,I made a rule lo never be visibly upset about my work in front of my children.Over the past year,though,I’ve started to let go of some of this worry.I’ve realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation,but things are getting better.My husband landed a job that lie is happy with.Anne dreams of becoming a biologist.Recently,while driving past the cancer institute I work at,Anne said,“Thinking about people having cancer is so sad,but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”Pursuing academic career as a young mother is hard,but it’s also rewarding.My kids are learning to look at the world through science,and watching their mom succeed inspires them.I look forward to seeing them follow ray footsteps,whatever path they choose.24.How did the author feel about the move for her PhD program at first?A.It was fruitful but boring.B.It was hopeful but challenging..C.It was the last thing she would do.D.It was promising for the whole family.25.What does the underlined word“prioritize”in Paragraph3probably mean?A.CreateB.Change.C.Evaluate.D.Emphasize.26.What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph4?A.She is proud of her mother.B.She is interested in biology.C.Her mother takes her job seriously.D.She is ready to help patients with cancer.27.What might be the best title of the text?A.Ups and Downs in LifeB.Like Mother Like DaughterC.Double Harvests of Mom’s PursuitD.Generation Gap Narrowed by LoveCMore than ten years after introducing“Google Glass”,Alphabet Inc.has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses. The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public last month during the yearly Google conference.Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.The previous Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw.That caused widespread privacy concerns.The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look.The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability,but did not provide additional details.The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera.A demonstration explained that a person,wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language,can see the spoken words in their own language.The description showed translations including English,Mandarin,Spanish and American Sign Language.The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development.The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world.This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps,as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence(AI).Eddie Chung,a director of product management at Google,spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses.“What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers,taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,”he said.“Apart from breaking down language barriers,another use of these translating glasses is enabling communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.While these glasses might not be a revolutionary product like Google Glass,they could provide a relatively simple solution to a real-world problem.”28.What can we learn about the latest smart eyeglasses?A.They will be equipped with a camera.B.They will appear on the market next year.C.They can help users communicate easily.D.They have a kind of science-fiction look.29.What’s the purpose of this text?A.To share a wearable computer device on sale.B.To introduce a new product in development.C.To advertise the smart eyeglasses for sale.D.To show the development of Google Glass Device.30.Who will use the new smart eyeglasses probably?A.A Japanese who will talk with some Frenchmen.B.Professors who research on native languages.C.Tourists who search and view maps in Germany.D.An American deaf boy who will listen to a speech.31.What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses.A.Favorable.B.Doubtful.C.Opposed.D.Disappointed.DGardeners who use pesticides(杀虫剂)are contributing to the decreasing population of British songbirds,a study suggests.Researchers have advocated stopping using poisonous chemicals in gardens in order to reduce the loss of birds and adopt wildlife-friendly practices instead.The results of the University of Sussex study,which researchers call the first of its kind,were published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.The study,which examined information on pesticide use and garden management from615garden owners in Britain,found32percent of gardens used pesticides,and the number of house sparrows was25%lower when glyphosate-based herbicides was used regularly.Slug pellets(鼻涕虫杀虫剂)also seemed to have an impact on bird sightings;in gardens where Slug pellets were used,house sparrow numbers were down by almost40%.Prof.Dave Goulson,of the school of life sciences at the University of Sussex,said,“The UK has22million gardens,which collectively could be a fantastic shelter for wildlife,but not if they are overly tidy and sprayed with poisons.We just don’t need pesticides in our gardens.Many towns around the world are now pesticide free.We should simply ban the use of these poisons in cities,following the example of France.”The Royal Horticultural Society,the UK’s leading gardening charity,said the use of pesticides and herbicides should be avoided if possible and they should only be used,if ever,in small and targeted applications.The research also found that those who adopted wildlife-friendly practices such as planting native bushes and flowers,or digging a wildlife pond,saw more birds than those who did not.Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu,a PhD researcher within the school of life sciences and an author of the study,said,“It’s encouraging lo find that simple measures,such as planting native bushes and trees and creating a pond,together with avoiding the use of pesticides, really make a measurable difference lo the number of birds you will see in your garden.”32.Why are the data mentioned in Paragraph2?A To help gardeners choose the proper pesticides.B.To compare the effects of two kinds of pesticides.C To reveal the serious influence of pesticides on birds.D To inform readers of the importance of house sparrows.33.What can be inferred from Prof.Dave Goulson’s words?A.Pesticides should be banned from use all over the UK.B.France has already made city regions pesticide free.C.The ideal places for wildlife in the UK are extremely tidy gardens.D.The gardens in the UK are so tidy that pesticides are not needed.34.What is the last paragraph about?A.Other methods to keep gardens tidy.B.Gardeners’attitudes towards the experiment.C.Other researchers’interest in the experiment.D.Additional ways to increase the number of birds.35.In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this text?A.Environment.B.Health.C.Transport.D.Economics.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二上学期英语期中考试试卷真题
高二上学期英语期中考试试卷一、Grammar and Vocabulary（10×2=20分）1. Directions:Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent.For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form ofthe given word. For the other blanks, fill in each blank with one proper word.Make sure that your answers are grammatically correct.People across the world use Airbnb tooffer their homes to travelers usually for a nightly fee. The home-sharingservice provides some people with a way ________extramoney while they work other jobs.The company announced recently that oneof its ________ professions among American Airbnbhosts is teaching, The information came from an Airbnb study to find out ________industries its American hosts work in.The study found that almost 10 percentof U.S. Airbnb hosts in 2017 identified ________as teachers or in the field of education. Thehome-sharing service estimated it has about 45,000 active teacher hosts inAmerica. In addition, the study says there are ________estimated 75,000 other hosts living inhouseholds with a teacher.The study did not provide data fromhosts about ________they choose to become part of Airbnb. But thecompany noted that many teachers in America face difficult economic situations.Airbnb says additional earnings from hosting ________help.Some states had even higher rates ofteacher hosts than Airbnb’s estimated national average. Airbnb spokesmanChristopher Nulty told The Atlantic magazine that the home-sharing industry isnot a total solution for the current problems ________ many teachers. But he said he thinksAirbnb can be an “important tool” to help teachers make extra moneyand give them “the respect and dignity” they have earned.The report on the number of teacherhosts comes as Airbnb ________ to face opposition by activists andofficials in some areas. U.S. Critics of the company say the service is drivingup rental market prices in several cities. Elected officials in some areas ________ or approved rules to limit theinfluence of the service. Hotel companies have also protested that the businesspresents unfair competition.2. Directions：Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Eachword can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. presentedB. addressC. startingD. practiceE. mannerF. professionalsG. approves H. concerned I. efforts J. proposes K. illustrateSince the end of 20thcentury, domestic advising of consumer products and services has appeared as anew text type. And along with the development of advertising business, advertising translation has become a common________in China.Though Chinese translatorsand advertising________never debate whethertranslation should be called translation or adaptation, there have beennewstudies of advertising translation. Most articles or papers about advertisingtranslation are________with application oftranslation strategies. Quite a number of scholars advocate two or threetranslation strategies to the audience and________them with many examples.Zhong advocates literal translation; Wang________domestication andforeignization strategies; Liu supports the domestication strategies and Chen________of the communicative andsemantic translation strategies. Some of them attempt to________how to translateadvertisements, namely means for advertising translation, while very few ofthem make________to answer why they shouldselect these strategies instead of others. So far, few scholars have found atheory guiding advertising translation.In general, domesticstudies of advertising translation still linger at the________point. Few articles treattranslation of advertising texts as a whole in a systematic and scientific________. And even fewer articlesprovide a guiding theory concerning advertising translation.二、Reading Comprehension（15分）3. Directions: For each blank in thefollowing passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill ineach blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.What is time? Is it a thingto be saved or spent or wasted, like money? Or is it something we have no 1over, like the weather? Is time the same allover the world? That’s an easy question, you say. Wherever you go, a minute is60 seconds, an hour is 60 minutes, a day is 24 hours, and so forth. Well, maybeBut in America, time is more than that. Americans see time as a 2resource, Maybethat’s why they are fond ofthe expression, “Time is money.”Because Americans believetime is a limited resource, they try to conserve and manage it, People in theU.S. often attend lectures or read books on time 3. It seems they all want to 4their time better. Professionals carry aroundpocket planners—some in electronic form to keep 5of appointments and deadlines. People do allthey can to 6more life out of their time. The earlyAmerican hero Benjamin Franklin expressed this view best: “Do you love life?Then do not waste time, for that is the stuff life is made of.”To Americans, punctualityis a way of showing 7for o ther people’s time. Being more than 10minutes late to an appointment usually calls for an apology, and maybe an explanation.People who are running late often call ahead to let others know of the 8. Of course, the lessformal the situation, the less important it is to be 9on time.American lifestyles showhow much people respect the time of others. When people plan an event, theyoften set the time days or weeks 10. If people want to come toyour house for a friendly visit, they will usually call first to make sure itis 11. Also, people 12to call others late at night for fear they mightbe in bed. The time may 13, but most folks thinktwice about calling after 10:00 p.m.Even Americans would admitthat no one can master time. Time—like money—14all too easily through our fingers. Andtime—like the weather— is very hard to 15. Nevertheless, time is oneof life’s most precious gifts. And unwrapping it is half the fun.（1）A . effectB . senseC . controlD . notice（2）A . naturalB . valuableC . financialD . forceful（3）A . managementB . establishmentC . ExperimentD . movement（4）A . SpareB . passC . organizeD . kill（5）A . trackB . accountC . secretD . diary（6）A . driveB . pushC . releaseD . squeeze（7）A . respectB . gratitudeC . sympathyD . concern（8）A . excuseB . accidentC . delayD . schedule （9）A . extremelyB . thoroughlyC . automaticallyD . exactly（10）A . on averageB . in advanceC . for sureD . on purpose（11）A . convenientB . accessibleC . casualD . flexible（12）A . failB . tendC . hesitateD . hate（13）A . changeB . varyC . extendD . range（14）A . spendsB . disappearsC . shrinksD . slips（15）A . captureB . predictC . announceD . classify三、Directions: 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 just read. （11×2=22分）4. 阅读理解It was a winter morning,just a couple of weeks before Christmas 2005. While most people were warming uptheir cars, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike fourkilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside theback door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returnedto find his bike gone.The bike, a black Kona 18speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to getgroceries ，saving us from having to walk longdistances from where we live.I was so sad that someonewould steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story.Shortly after that, several people in our area offered to help. One wonderfulstranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once againmy husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that acomplete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never metbefore.People say that a smile canbe passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers areeven more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives becauseit strengthened our faith in humanity as a whole. And it hasinfluenced us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. Nomatter how big or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. Andthe results can be everlasting.（1）Why was the bike so important to the couple?A . The man’s job was bike racing.B . It w as their only possession.C . It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D . They used it for work and daily life.（2）We can infer from the text that ____________.A . the couple worked 60 hours a week.B . people were busy before ChristmasC . the stranger brought over the bikeD . life was hard for the young family.（3）How did people get to know the couple’s problem?A . From radio broadcasts.B . From a newspaper.C . From TV news.D . From a stranger.（4）What do the couple learn from their experience?A . Strangers are usually of little help.B . One should take care of their bike.C . News reports make people famous.D . An act of kindness can mean a lot.5. 阅读理解Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills, are four times morelikely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco usethan their single classmates, according to new research from the University ofGeorgia.“Romantic relationships are a symbol of adolescence , but very few studies have examined howadolescents are different in the development of these relationships.” saidPamela Orpinas, study author and professor in the College of Public Health.Orpinas followed a group of 624 students over a seven-year periodfrom 6th to 12th grade. Each year, the group of students completed a surveyindicating whether they had dated and reported the frequency of differentbehaviors, including the use of drugs and alcohol. Their teachers completedquestionnaires about thestudents’ academic efforts. He found some students never or hardly everreported dating from middle to high school, and these students had the beststudy skills according to their teachers. Other students dated infrequently inmiddle school but increased the frequency of dating in high school.“At all points in time, teachers rat ed the students whoreported the lowestfrequency of dating as having the best study skills and thestudents with the highest dating as having the worst study skills,” accordingto the journal article. Study skills refer to behaviors that lead to academicsuccess such as doing work for extra credit, being well organized, finishinghomework, working hard and reading assigned chapters.“Dating a classmate may have the same emotional complicationsof dating a co-worker,” Orpinas said, “When the couple break up, they have to continue to see each other in class and perhaps witness the ex-partnerdating someone else. It is reasonable to think this could be linked todepression and divert attention from studying.”“Dating should not be considered a ceremony of growth inmidd le school.” Orpinas concluded.（1）According to the passage, students who date in middle school may_________.A . have poorer academic performancesB . be more likely to hurt othersC . enjoy better school livesD . are less likely to use alcohol and tobacco （2）When doing his study, Orpinas _________.A . followed a group of students of 6th and 12th gradeB . found that the students’ study skills have connection with their frequency of datingC . completed questionnaires about the students’ academic effortsD . completed a survey and a report each year（3）What can possibly happen to the school couples after they break up?A . They will miss their ex-partners sometimes.B . They don’t want to seeeach other any longer.C . Their attention to studying will be affected.D . They will think it’s reason able to get depressed.（4）Orpinas’ attitude towards dating in middle school is ________.A . supportiveB . negativeC . indifferentD . positive6. 阅读理解You feel happiest when youcreate a healthy balance between giving and receiving, If you give and givewithout making time to fill your own needs, then it’s likely you will burn out,or feel upset. When you take and take without giving anything back, you neverfeel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void inyour life.The way to create a healthybalance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values. Ibreak values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Yourbeing values are the character traits the ideal person you wouldlike to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values thatthey are willing to make a commitment to live by, Examples ofsome being values are: kind, loving, generous, inspirational, peaceful, wiseand even powerful, By acting on these values you give others through youractions and you inspire others by being a positive role model, Mastering beingthese character traits becomes your life purpose.Your having values are thefeelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship,achievement, support, being valued or financial security. They are what youreceive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps tocreate these feelings and conditions in yourlife.When you make a commitmentto live by your being values, it becomes easier to make conscious choicesrather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about yourproblems, you could choose to think and act like a calm person. A calm person mightgo for a walk, have a deep thinking, or set a time limit before responding. Ifyour usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible orwise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose tobe—this is the key to personal power.When you choose to act onyour values, you not only feel good about yourself, you strengthen your chosenbeliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and inturn the way other people think of you.（1）The main purpose of this passage is to ________.A . persuade the readers to make a commitmentB . explain to the readers what personal values areC . inform the readers how to be truly happyD . instruct the readers how to make wise choices（2）The underli ned word “void” in Paragraph 1 means ________.A . a feeling of emptinessB . an absence of one’s mindC . a break of consciousnessD . a state of confusion（3）From the passage we can infer that ________.A . having values are better than being valuesB . a calm person does not choose to complainC . the way other people think of you decides who you areD . a responsible person does not care about financial security四、Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a propersentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. （4×2=8分）7. 任务型阅读Bicycles, roller skates andskateboards are dangerous. I still have scars on my knees from my childhoodrun-ins with various wheeled devices. Admittedly, I was a foolish kid, but I’mglad I didn’t spend my childhood trapped indoors to protect me from every bumpand bruise.“That which does notkill us makes us stronger.” ________And now technology has become the new fieldfor the age-old battle between adults and their freedom-seeking kids.Locked indoors, unable toget on their bicycles and hang out with their friends, teens have turned tosocial media and their mobile phones to gossip and socialize with theirfriends. What they do online often mirrors what they might otherwise do iftheir mobility weren’t so heavily restricted in the age of helicopterparenting. Social media and smart phones have become so popular in recentyears. ________.As teens have moved online,parents have projected their fears onto the Internet, imagining all thepotential dangers that youth might face-from violent strangers to cruel peersto pictures or words that could haunt them on Google for the rest of theirlife.Rather than helping teensdevelop strategies to deal with public life and the potential risks ofinteracting with others, fearful parents have focused on tracking, monitoringand blocking. ________”Protecting” kids may feel liketheright thing to do, but it denies teens the chances of learning as they come ofage in a technology-soaked world,The key to helping youth inthe modern digital life isn’t more restrictions. It’s freedom— pluscommunication. Urban theorist Jane Jacobs used to argue that the safestneighborhoods were those where communities collectively took interest in an dpaid attention to what happened on the streets. Safety didn’t come fromsurveillance cameras or keeping everyone indoors but from a collectivewillingness to watch out for one another and be present as people struggled.The same is true online.What makes the digitalstreet safe is when teens and adults collectively agree to open their eyes andpay attention, communicate and work together to deal with difficult situations.Teens need the freedom to wander the digital street, but they also need to knowthat caring adults are behind them and supporting them wherever they go. Thefirst step is to turn off the tracking software.________.A. Safety didn’t come fromkeeping everyone indoors.B. But parents can’t handle itwhen teenagers put this theory into practice.C. Th en ask your kids whatthey’re doing when they’re online and why it’s so important to them.D. Teens want the freedom toexplore their identity and the world around them, so they jump online.E. These don’t help teensdevelop the skills they need to manage com plexsocial situations, assess risksand get help when they’re in trouble.F. The safest neighborhoodwere those where communities collectively took interest in and paid attentionto what happened on the streets.五、Summary Writing（10分）8. Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the mainpoints of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far aspossible.The United Statesgovernment list of endangered species includes alligators, tigers, grizzlybears, some kinds of whales, and over three dozen species of butterflies. Whathas led to the scarcity of these animals, which may become extinct withoutvital protection?One important factor isthat many animals have been widely hunted and killed for food and for theirbeautiful skins. In accordance with the Endangered Species Act, it is illegalin the United States to hunt, sell, or collect endangered species. Thus, anexpensive fur coat made from a tiger killed in Asia cannot be legally sold to awealthy matron in New York or San Francisco.Some predators, which killuseful, more common animals, are threatened by farmers who are concerned thatpredators will carry off chickens and young sheep, and because of this fearthey trapped and killed them.The butterfly is anaccidental victim of man’s effort to control his environment, For a long timecollectors have searched for unusual specimens for their colorful butterflycollections; now, there is an additional, more Serious threat—widespread use ofdangerous pesticides which farmers apply to theircrops to control harmfulinsects.With various animals beingkilled for food, for decoration, and for the protection of domesticatedanimals, or dying because of unfortunate contact with human environments, it isnot surprising that some are becoming scarce, that the number of species on theendangered list is growing every year. Man is discovering that his worldincludes the other animals in it, and one can only hope his discovery is notcoming too slowly or too late.六、Translation（3+3+4+5=15分）Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.9. Tom 对自己的表现很满意，教练也祝贺了他的成功.（congratulate）10. 当你在考试碰到难题时，保持冷静和信心是成功的关键。
天津市第一中学2024_2025学年高二英语上学期期中试题
天津市第一中学2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分为第I 卷（选择题）、第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 100 分，考试用时90 分钟。
第I 卷 1 至 5 页，第 II 卷 6 页。
考生务必将答案涂写规定的位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺当!I 卷 (满分 70 分)I.听力理解（共 20 小题，每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）第一节听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the man go to London to do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Go sightseeing.C. Visit someone.2.What’s wrong with the man’s alarm clock?A. It doesn’t work well.B. It tells wrong time.C. It rings all the time.3.What’s the man’s nationality?A. Canadian.B. British.C. American.4.What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.5.What is the man going to do first after school today?A. Play basketball.B. Study at the library.C. Go home.其次节听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6~7 题。
6.What can we know about Peter?A.He has just got married.B.He met his girlfriend unexpectedly.C.He has returned home from abroad.7.What will the man go to Pairs for?A. Business.B. Sightseeing.C. Honeymoon. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8~10 题。
北京市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试题含答案
2024～2025学年度第一学期高二年级期中练习英语（答案在最后）2024年11月6日制卷人：说明：本试卷共8页，共100分；考试时间90分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形码贴在答题卡的相应位置上。
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第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.Because of his1my brother took a wrong turn,taking us towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back.2,my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on.He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the3waste of$4.We eventually reached an exit slipway and,as we took it,my brother4a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road.A young guy was standing nearby5someone.I was busy trying to figure out which way we went next but my brother6and asked the guy if he needed any help.And he did.He had a(n)7tire and needed a tool to get it off.My brother gave it to him and then proceeded to help him change the tire.After we finished the job,he thanked us again and again,pulled out$20and tried to give it to us.“No.”my brother said.“We were never8to even get on that bridge.We took a wrong turn.But now we know why we did.It was to help you.Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n)9to serve.”What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process.He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise10situation,which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.1.A.happiness B.carelessness C.selfishness D.weakness2.A.Nervously B.Immediately C.Unwillingly D.Unfortunately3.A.unusual B.hateful C.hopeless D.needless4.A.repaired B.noticed C.struck D.helped5.A.phoning B.reminding C.greeting D.recalling6.A.pulled together B.pulled away C.pulled over D.pulled through7.A.flat B.empty C.old D.dirty8.A.supposed B.forced C.allowed D.required9.A.wish B.ability C.belief D.opportunity10.A.dangerous B.destructive C.expensive D.negative第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
天津市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含解析
天津市2023~2024学年度第一学期高二年级期中检测试卷(2023.11)英语（答案在最后）第I卷选择题一、听力第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)1.Where does the woman find the match?A.Beside the telephone.B.In the desk drawer.C.On the kitchen table.2.What is Tina Marks doing?A.Having a meeting.B.Making a phone call.C.Lining up.3.When will the lecture be given?A.On June10th.B.On June11th.C.On June18th.4.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.A rainforest.B.A report.C.A book party.5.Why doesn’t the man want to go to the beach?A.He can’t bear the hot weather.B.He has no interest in the beach.C.He is waiting for the football match.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6.When will the race be held?A.This afternoon.B.Tomorrow morning.C.Tomorrow afternoon.7.What might the weather be like on the weekend?A.Rainy.B.Sunny.C.Cloudy.8.What does Mike probably do?A.A news reporter.B.A weatherman.C.A sports reporter.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
高二英语上学期期中试题 附答案
高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共120分，考试时间100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(共85分)Ⅰ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.Don’t be afraid of making________mistakes,because they are opportunities for________person to learn something new.A.the;theB./;theC.the;aD. /;a22. in a heavy rain , the climbers had to stop climbing the high mountain.A. To catchB. Having caughtC. CaughtD. Catching23. The teacher divides the class ________ 8 groups. Every group is made up ________ 6 students. A. from; of B. into; of C. by; from D. of; of24. The work is easy for an expert it is difficult for an inexperienced person .A. becauseB. thereforeC. whileD. unless25. The Frenchman couldn’t speak English. It took him quite a long time to make himself __________.A. to understandB. understandC. understandingD. understood26. The reason ________ he didn't come was ________ he had to take care of his sick mother.A. why; thatB. why; whichC. which; whyD. that; for27.You will sooner or later if you keep working like that.A. break upB. break downC. break intoD. break out28. The number of people invited fifty , but a number of them absent for different reasons .A. were ; wasB. was ; wasC. was ; wereD. were ; were29. In my opinion,only in this way______ the problem.A. you can solveB. can you solveC. you do solveD. do you solve30. Your ability has never been in doub t—the question is ___you are prepared to work hard or not.A. thatB. ifC. howD. whether31. The careless driver is ____for the traffic accident that____yesterday.A.to blame;happenedB.to blame; was happenedC. to be blamed;was happenedD. to be blamed;happened32. With the advanced technology, our factory produces __________ cars as we did last year.A. as twice manyB. as many as twiceC. twice as manyD. as twice as many33. The man kept silent in the room unless __________.A.spokenB. speakingC.to speakD. spoken to34. —Do you often visit your grandparents?—Mm m...____,I’m afraid. I usually phone them.A.over and over againB. time and againC. once againD. now and then35.—Do you mind if I smoke in this room ?—.A. I’d rather you didn’t，actuallyB. Of course not. It’s not allowed here .C. Great ! I dislike smoking .D. No , you can’tⅡ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）In the sickroom, a dying girl had lain in bed for almost two months. Beside her was her mother who looked 36 .“Mum, I want to take a look at the 37 outside the window!” said the young girl 38 a low voice.With the help of her 39 , she came up to the window and looked out of it, 40 for her lost youth. The wind was blowing 41 . She noticed some 42 falling off a big tree outside the window.“I am 43 ! As soon as the leaves of the big tree all fall down. I will leave the world!” said the young girl. Watching the falling leaves, the young girl couldn’t 44 bursting into tears.From then on, the young girl’s illness got worse and worse and she lost more and more color. In November, the girl’s illness took a turn for the worse and she 45 treatment.The girl’s mother was so worried that she asked her friend, who was a(n) 46 , for help. The artist had 47 on the young girl who was dying and he felt that he must do something to 48 the girl. In order to save the young girl’s 49 , the artist decided to draw many leaves and hang them on the tree branches 50 .The young girl was 51 to see that the tree came into 52 again the next day. She began to feel pretty 53 about her future and began to receive treatment. She made a quick 54 from her illness. Several months later, she was out of 55 .36. A. happy B. comfortable C. pale D. pressed37. A. houses B. passers-by C. cars D. scenery38. A. with B. in C. at D. by39. A. father B. friend C. nurse D. mother40. A. sighing B. enjoying C. paining D. hurrying41. A. gently B. hard C. softly D. lightly42. A. leaves B. branches C. fruits D. birds43. A. awaking B. dying C. living D. killing44. A. stop B. keep C. help D. choose45. A. refused B. accepted C. hoped D. longed for46. A. doctor B. teacher C. artist D. psychologist47. A. relation B. terms C. emotion D. pity48. A. help B. kill C. push D. love49. A. sickness B. sight C. requirement D. life50.A.on purpose B. by force C. with notice D. by stealth51. A. surprised B. disappointed C. pleased D. angry52. A. life B. leaf C. dream D. cure53. A. curious B. anxious C. acceptable D. hopeful54. A. recovery B. struggle C. treat D. agreement55. A. sickroom B. window C. hospital D. clinicⅢ.阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ACanada is a very large country．It is the second largest country in the world．By contrast it has a very small population．There are only about 29 million people there．Most Canadians are of British or French origin(血统)，and French is an official language of Canada as well as English．About 45% of the people are of British origin，that is，they or their parents or grandparents，etc，come from British．Nearly 30%are of French origin．Most of the French–Canadians live in province of Quebec．Over the years，people have come to live in Canada from many countries in the world．They are from many countries in the world．They are from most European countries and also from China，besides other Asian c ountries．However，Canada was not an empty c ountry when the Europeans began to arrive．Canadian Indians lived along the coast，by the rivers and lakes and in forests．Today，there are only about 350，000 Indians in the whole country，with their own languages．In the far north live the Inuit，there are only 27，000 Canadian-Inuit．Their life is hard in such a difficult climate．56．According to the passage, about ____ live in Quebec．A．350,000 IndiansB．45% of the CanadiansC．29，000，000 people D．8，700，000 French – Canadians57．The official languages of Canada are ____．A．English and Chinese B．French and EnglishC．Indian and French D．Chinese and Inuit58．Which of the following is true according to this passage?A．There are 27，000 Canadian-Indians in Canada．B．More than 13 million people have come from Britain and France recent years．C．There are 30% of the population whose parents or grandparents come from France．D．There are no people when the Europeans began to arrive in Canada．BA man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe passed and shouted, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?""No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me."Soon the water rose to Smith's waist. At this point a motor boat pulled up and someone called out, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?""No, thanks, I have faith in God and he will save me."Later a helicopter flew by, and Smith was now standing on the roof with water up to his neck. "Grab the rope, "shouted the pilot. "I'll pull you up.""No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me. "But after hours of struggling with water, poor exhausted Smith drowned and went to his reward. As he arrived at the Pearly Gates, Smith met God and complained about this. "Tell me, God, "he said, "I had such faith in you to save me and you let me drown. What happened?"To which God replied, "What do you want from me? I sent you two boats and a helicopter."59．When the pilot asked Smith to grab the rope, ______.A. Smith pulled the pilot upB. Smith did soC. Smith didn't do soD. Smith didn't hear him60．At last, poor exhausted Smith drowned and ______.A. went to his rewardB. passed awayC. went to heavenD. all of the above61．What do we know about Smith? ______.A. He was a lazy manB. He was a lucky man who believed in GodC. He was a poor manD. He was a silly man who believed in God62．The best title of this passage is" ______" .A. What Do You Want from Me?B. How Do You Believe in God?C. How God Loved Smith!D. Smith Obeyed God's OrderCYou can not see any object unless light from that object gets into your eyes. Some of the things you see give off light of their own. The sun, the stars, a lighted lamp are examples that can be seen by their own light. Such things are luminous. Most of the things you see are not giving off light of their own. They are simply reflecting light that falls on them from the sun or some other luminous bodies. The moon, for example, does not give off any light of its own. It is non-luminous. You see it because sunlight falls on it and some of it reflects in our direction. So moon light is only second hand sunlight.When you look at a book, it sends to your eyes some of the light which falls on it, and you see the book. If light could be kept out from where you are so that there would be no light for the book to reflect, then you could not see the book even with your eyes wide open.Light travels so fast that the time in which it travels from the book you are reading to your eyes is so short as if there were no time at all. Light reaches us from the moon, which is about 380 000 kilometers away, in only a little more than a second.63. You can see the book because_______.A. your eyes are close to itB. it reflects some of the sunlightC. it has light of its ownD. your eyesight can get to it64. The underlined word “luminous” means_______.A. visibleB. all colorsC. giving off lightD. sunlight65. ________ have light of their own.A. The sun and the moonB. The stars and the earthC. The sun and the starsD. The moon and the earth66. Which of the following is true?A. All the things you can see give off light.B. Light from the book is much shorter than that from the moon.C. Light travels so fast that there is no time for you to read.D. The moment you open your eyes the light from the book travels to your eyes.DMost of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set them up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business may surprise you. He made and sold explosives. Isn’t this something that surprises you? The man who made money from weapons should set up the Peace Prize?Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He hoped that there would be no war in the world. He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, he left behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money was placed in a fund. He wanted the interest from the fund to be used as prizes every year. We know them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted the winners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. He made money all by his own efforts, but he left the world share his wealth. His inventions and wealth stay with the world for ever.67. Alfred’s business was _____.A. making and selling explosivesB. not making and selling weaponsC. making explosives and selling weaponsD. making weapons and selling explosives68. Nobel wanted to set up the Nobel Peace Prize because _____.A. he made enough moneyB. he liked to live in a peaceful worldC. he hated warD. he wanted to get more interest from the fund69. Nobel Prizes come from _____.A. all Nobel’s money in the fundB. all Nobel’s money in his companyC. all the interest from the fundD. some of the interest in the fund70. Which statement of the following is Right according to the passage?A. Nobel set up his company to sell clothes.B. Most of Nobel’s money was used for the world Wars.C. Nobel Prizes are only for some people from some special countries.D. Nobel worked hard in his life and saved lots of money for the world to share.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二上英语期中考试试卷
考试时间：120分钟满分：150分一、听力理解（30分）1. Listen to the following dialogue and choose the best answer to each question.A. What is the relationship between the two speakers?B. Why does the man feel sad?C. What does the woman suggest doing?1. A. Friends. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.2. A. He lost his wallet. B. He was fired. C. He failed the exam.3. A. Going to the library. B. Watching a movie. C. Taking a walk.2. Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words.The Internet has become an essential part of our lives. It allows us to communicate with people all over the world, find information quickly, and even buy things online. However, it also has its downsides. For example, it can be a source of (1) ________ and (2) ________. It is important to be aware of these risks and take steps to protect ourselves.3. Listen to the following conversation and answer the questions.Q: What is the woman's main concern?Q: What is the man's suggestion?Q: What is the woman's response?二、单项选择（30分）1. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.1. I didn't realize how much I missed my friends until I saw them again.A. UntilB. BecauseC. If2. The teacher explained the problem clearly, but I still didn't understand.A. ClearlyB. ClearlylyC. Clearlys3. We should try to be more environmentally friendly and reduce our carbon footprint.A. FriendlyB. FriendlierC. Friendliest2. Complete the following passage with the correct forms of the given verbs.I remember the day I met my best friend, (1) ________. It was at a new student orientation. I was (2) ________ nervous because I was (3) ________ a new school. Suddenly, I heard a voice behind me. It was (4) ________ from my old neighborhood. We started talking and became good friends.三、完形填空（20分）Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.My favorite book is "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. The story is set in the 1930s in the American South. It follows the adventures of Scout Finch, a young girl who lives in the small town of Maycomb.Scout's father, Atticus, is a lawyer who stands up for what is right, even when it is (1) ________.One day, a black man named Tom Robinson is falsely accused of raping a white woman. Atticus takes the case and (2) ________ to prove Tom's innocence. However, the townspeople are (3) ________ against him, and the trial is not fair. Despite this, Atticus remains (4) ________ and does his best to (5) ________ Tom.The story of "To Kill a Mockingbird" teaches us the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is (6) ________.1. A. uncomfortable B. unfair C. sad2. A. leaves B. leaves off C. leaves behind3. A. against B. with C. for4. A. strict B. strict with C. strict on5. A. help B. helps C. helping6. A. uncomfortable B. unfair C. sad四、阅读理解（40分）Read the following passages and answer the questions.Passage 1The world of technology is constantly evolving, and new gadgets are being developed every day. One of the latest innovations is the smartwatch. These devices not only tell the time but also offer a wide range of features, such as fitness tracking, notifications, and even phone calls.Despite their many benefits, some people are concerned about the potential negative effects of smartwatches. For example, they argue that people may become too dependent on technology and spend less time interacting with each other. Others worry about privacy issues, as smartwatches can collect personal data.Do you think smartwatches are a positive or negative innovation? Why?Passage 2The importance of exercise cannot be overstated. Regular physicalactivity has numerous benefits for both our physical and mental health. It helps to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mood, and increase energy levels.However, it is important to choose the right type of exercise for your body and fitness goals. For example, if you are looking to build muscle, you may want to lift weights. If you want to improve cardiovascular health, you may choose activities like running or cycling.What is your favorite form of exercise, and why? What benefits do you think it provides?五、写作（30分）Write a short essay on one of the following topics:1. Describe a favorite book or movie and explain why you enjoy it.2. Discuss the importance of education in today's world.3. Write about a personal goal and explain how you plan to achieve it.注意事项：1. 答题前，请将姓名、班级和学号填写在答题卡上。
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高二上学期期中考试英语卷一、阅读理解1. 阅读理解Jiajia, a third grader who was born with anemia, a medical condition in which there are too few red cells in blood, wrote an affecting article that moved many netizens.In the article, she shared her biggest wish: to survive so she could take care of her grandparents. Jiajia, 9, currently lives in the city of Suining in Sichuan province. In the article, she writes, “My heart gets heavier each time I see my grandma cry for me. If I ever get to grow up, I will take good care of h er.”Jiajia contracted pneumonia when she was 4 months old. Since then, she has required a blood transfusion every two weeks.After her parents’ divorce, her grandparents took her in and faced many challenges in the process of raising her. The girl’s art icle was only 235 words long, and it was handed in as a school assignment.Nevertheless, Jiajia’s words “deeply impressed” her elementary school teacher, who then posted the article online, where it struck a chord with many people.Up till now, a fund st arted by teachers at Jiajia’s school has reached more than 30,000 RMB, which will be put toward Jiajia’s future bloodtransfusions.（1）What is Jiajia’s biggest wish?A . to have her parents returnB . to have more netizens read her articleC . to surviveD . to have her grandparents survive（2）Who put the article online?A . JiajiaB . Jiajia’s teacherC . Jiajia’s grandparentsD . Jiajia’s parents（3）How can Jiajia survive?A . by receiving a blood transfusion every two weeks.B . by being in hospital every day.C . by receiving a big operation at once.D . by being looked after by her parents.2. 阅读理解Gabby Douglas stood beneath the Rio Olympic Arena, still in her Team USA leotard, trying hard to understand how she had become the most unpatriotic athlete in Rio. Tears filled in her eyes. She tried hard to talk but no words came out. Her pauses were long and uncomfortable.“I’ve been trying to stay off the Internet because there’s so much negativity,” she said. The attacks against her have been everywhere these last few days. The bullies blamed her for not putting her hand over her heart while the US national song played. Besides, some other people attacked her for not jumping up and cheering hard enough for team-mates at the all-around final. All of this prompted her mother, Natalie Hawkins, to tell Reuters this weekend, that Douglas is “heartbroken”.It showed on Sunday, in Douglas’s final pe rformance of this Olympicsand maybe in the Games ever. Douglas finished sixth in the uneven bars, far from the medal stand she owned four years ago in London, and shook her head, confused. What had she done wrong? Nothing made sense.“I mean, you do [Oly mpics] for your country, and you do it for yourself, how have I offended them? What have I done? I was standing in respect for USA. I’m coming out there representing them to the best of my abilities, so how would I be in disrespect?（1）Why was Douglas heartbroken?A . Because she lost the chance to take part in the Olympic Games.B . Because she didn’t win any medal.C . Because she was criticized by many people for her unintentional behaviors.D . Because she made a big mistake.（2）Which sports event do you think Douglas is most likely to be in?A . gymnasticsB . high jumpC . danceD . triathlon（3）Which of the following is an improper behavior?A . Putting hands over one’s heart while the national song played.B . Jumping up and cheering hard enough for team-mates.C . Taking part in the Olympic Games for one’s country.D . Attacking athletes who don’t win golden medals.（4）What’s the writer’s attitude towards Douglas?A . EnthusiasticB . NeutralC . CriticalD . Angry3. 阅读理解Apple is to open a research lab in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, according to Tim Cook, its chief executive, as it seeks to boost sales in thecountry and improve ties with the authorities.Beijing has been encouraging foreign technology companies to carry out more high-end work on the mainland as part of efforts to revitalize local industry.It will be Apple’s second facility in China. It already has a new research and development facility in Beijing.The two R&D centers were “aimed at strengthening relationships with local partners and universities as we work to support talent development across the country”, Apple said in a statement.A closer relationship with the Chinese authorities has been a priority following setbacks for the US technology company this year.The iPhone has been losing market share to high-end handsets made by local competitors including Huawei, Vivo and Oppo, which topped the rankings in the second quarter, while Apple languished in fifth place, according to Canalys data.Analysts said the announcement of t he R&D centre was Mr. Cook’s latest attempt to gain favour with Beijing, following the US group’s $1billion investment in Didi Chuxing, the Chinese car-hailing company, in May.Apple has had to change its approach in China as it faces rising nationalism and high-quality local competition, according to Ge Jia, a tech blogger, who wrote yesterday: “It’s time for Apple to cast aside their pride.” “Their previous strategy of only selling devices to China without leaving anything behind is not working any more and they are starting their process oflocalisation in China through the Shenzhen lab.”（1）Apple is going to open a research lab in Shenzhen to _____________.A . promote Shenzhen’s economyB . promote its sales in ChinaC . get help of Chinese expertsD . join in local competition（2）Which of the following is true?A . There is only one research facility in China.B . Apple has always been in good relationship with Chinese authorities.C . Huawei has ranked to No.1 in the second sales quarter.D . Apple is changing its strategy in order to boost sales.（3）What caused Apple’s sales in China to fall?A . Its bad quality and high price.B . Nationalism and high-quality local competition.C . Out-of-date design and false advertisement.D . Chinese government’s ban on pu rchase.（4）According to Ge Jia, what is Apple’s previous sales approach in China?A . taking part in high-quality local competition.B . choosing certain customers in China.C . only selling devices.D . selling devices as well as technology.4. 阅读理解Young people frequently say that they want to exercise, but they just can’t find the time.The solution just might be in-office interval training.Recent studies show that very short but intense exercise rapidly buildsand maintains fitness and health, even when the workout is only a few minutes long.Work the stairsYou can complete an excellent, effective — and very brief — workout in an office stairwell, says Martin Gibala, a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada and an expert on interval training.For a study that he and his colleagues presented earlier this year, they asked 12 out-of-shape women in their 20s to warm up for two minutes by slowly walking up and down stairs in a campus office building.They completed three of these abbreviated stair workouts per week for six weeks.By the end, their aerobic fitness had improved substantially, the researchers reported, by about as much as if they had been running or cycling each week for hours.Fidget your way to fitness.Parents and teachers may once have urged you to sit still, but wiggling, tapping your toes, standing briefly, and otherwise fidgeting as much as possible at your desk is in fact good for your body.In one recent study, college students showed healthier blood flow in their lower legs if they fidgeted than if they did not.Even better, a 2008 study found that among office workers, those who frequently fidgeted burned as many as 300 calories more each day than those who resolutely stayed still.（1）What does the passage mainly want to tell us?A . several ways to work out within short timeB . short exercise does no good to healthC . how to find time to exerciseD . fitness can be improved （2）According to the experiment, women spending two minutes working stairs for six weeks __________.A . didn’t benefit from workoutB . felt more unhealthyC . became fatter in figureD . benefited a lot（3）How many studies are shown in the passage?A . OneB . TwoC . ThreeD . Four（4）The writer may agree ___________.A . sitting still during work hoursB . lying as often as possibleC . trying to frequently walk back and forthD . standing and working without any stop二、完形填空5. 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。