高二英语下册5月月考测试题10
甘肃省兰州第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试卷(含答案,无听力音频有听力原文)
兰州一中2023-2024-2学期5月月考试题高二英语第一部分听力（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 man want to do?A. Choose a movie.B. Have something to drink.C. Buy some popcorn.2. What does the woman mean?A. She wants to try the restaurant.B. She will treat the man.C. She likes to eat out.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. When T-shirts will arrive.B. How the quality of T-shirts is.C. Whether they should order more T-shirts.4. What will the woman do today?A. Visit a lake.B. Stay at home.C. Go to Mumbai.5. Why does the man come to the company?A. To visit the woman.B. To make an appointment.C. To attend an interview.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
高二英语五月月考试题
得夺市安庆阳光实验学校“新洲、红安、麻城三校协作体”高二五月月考英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like?A. It’s raining.B. It’s cloudy.C. It’s sunny.2. Who will go to China next month?A. Lucy.B. Alice.C. Richard.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. The man’s sister.B. A film.C. An actor.4. Where will the speakers meet?A. In Room 340.B. In Room 314.C. In Room 223.5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In an office.C. At home第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman go to New York?A. To spend some time with the baby.B. To look after her sister.C. To find a new job.7. How old was the baby when the woman left New York?A. Two months.B. Five months.C. Seven months.8. What did the woman like doing most with the baby?A. Holding him.B. Playing with him.C. Feeding him.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
江苏省南京市六校联合体学校2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2023-2024学年第二学期六校联合体期中调研测试高二英语（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分)听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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’s father remind her to do?A. Take care of him.B. Pay attention to her health.C. Go to the doctor’s regularly.2. Why did the woman feel bad?A. She had a surprise test.B. She got poor grades for her music test.C. She thought that history is challenging.3. Which project will the woman work on?A. The advertisement.B. The research.C. The clothing design.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. After-sales service.B. Computer operation.C. Service charge.5. What is the probable relationship between Mr. Smith and the man?A. Workmates.B. Business partners.C. Delivery man and customer.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。
湖北省沙市中学2022-2023学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
湖北省沙市中学2022-2023学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Exhibition TimesMonday-Saturday 10.00-17.45Sunday 12.00-17.45Last admission to the exhibition: 17.15. There is no re-admission.Closed: 24-26 December and 1 January.Admission£4. Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult are admitted free.Schools and CollegesA special low entrance charge of £2 per person is available to all in full-time education, up to and including those at first degree level, in organised groups with teachers.1．What is the right time for attending Raeburn’s English Contemporaries?A．Sun. 26 Oct.B．Thurs. 30 Oct.C．Thurs. 6 Nov.D．Thurs.13 Nov.2．How much would a couple with two children under 12 pay for admission?A．£4.B．£8.C．£12.D．£16.3．How can full-time students get group discounts?A．They should go on Sunday mornings.B．They should come from art schools. C．They must be led by teachers.D．They must have ID cards with them.We’ve reached a strange—some would say unusual—point. While fighting world hunger continues to be the matter of vital importance according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), more people now die from being overweight, or say, from being extremely fat, than from being underweight. It’s the good life that’s more likely to kill us these days.Worse, nearly 18 million children under the age of five around the world are estimated to be overweight. What’s going on?We really don’t have many excuses for our weight problems. The dangers of the problem have been drilled into us by public health campaigns since 2001 and the message is getting through—up to a point.In the 1970s, Finland, for example, had the highest rate of heart disease in the world and being overweight was its main cause. Not any more. A public health campaign has greatly reduced the number of heart disease deaths by 80 per cent over the past three decades. Maybe that explains why the percentage of people in Finland taking diet pills doubled between 2001 and 2005, and doctors even offer surgery of removing fat inside and change the shape of the body. That has become a sort of fashion. No wonder it ranks as the world’s most body conscious country.We know what we should be doing to lose weight—but actually doing it is another matter. By far the most popular excuse is not taking enough exercise. More than half of us admit we lack willpower.Others blame good food. They say: it’s just too inviting and it makes them overeat. Still others lay the blame on the Americans, complaining that pounds have piled on thanks to eating too much American style fast food.Some also blame their parents—their genes. But unfortunately, the parents are wronged because they’re normal in shape, or rather slim.It’s a similar story around the world, although people are relatively unlikely to have tried tolose weight. Parents are eager to see their kids shape up. Do as I say—not as I do.4．What is the “strange” point mentioned in the first sentence?A．The good life is a greater risk than the bad life.B．Starvation is taking more people’s lives in the world.C．WHO report shows people’s unawareness of food safety.D．Overweight issue remains unresolved despite WHO’s efforts.5．Why does the author think that people have no excuse for being overweight?A．A lot of effective diet pills are available.B．Body image has nothing to do with good food.C．They have been made fully aware of its dangers.D．There are too many overweight people in the world.6．The example of Finland is used to illustrate ________.A．the cause of heart diseaseB．the fashion of body shapingC．the effectiveness of a campaignD．the history of a body conscious country7．Which would be the best title for the passage?A．Actions or Excuses?B．Overweight or Underweight?C．WHO in a DilemmaD．No Longer Dying of HungerFor most city people, the elevator is an unremarkable machine that inspires none of the enthusiasm or interest that Americans afford trains, jets，and even bicycles. Dr. Christopher Wilk is a member of a small group of elevator experts who consider this a misunderstanding. Without the elevator, they point out, there could be no downtown skyscrapers or tall buildings, and city life as we know it would be impossible. In that sense, they argue，the elevator’s role in American history has been no less significant than that of cars. In fact, according to Wilk the car and the elevator have been locked in a “secret war” for over a century, with cars making it possible for people to spread horizontally (水平地)，and elevators pushing them toward life in close groups of towering vertical (垂直的)columns.If we tend to ignore the significance of elevators, it might be because riding in them tends tobe such a brief, boring, and even awkward experience^one that can involve unexpectedly meeting people with whom we have nothing in common, and an unpleasant awarenessof the fact that we’re hanging from a cable in a long passage.In a new book, Lifted, German journalist and cultural studies professor Andreas Bernard directed all his attention to this experience, studying the origins of elevator and its relationship to humankind and finding that riding in an elevator has never been a totally comfortable experience. “After 150 years, we are still not used to it”，Bernard said. “We still have not exactly learned to cope with the mixture of closeness and displeasure.” That mixture, according to Bernard, sets the elevator ride apart from just about every other situation we find ourselves in as we go about our lives.Today，as the world’s urban population explodes，and cities become more crowded, taller, and more crowded, America’s total number of elevators—900,000 at last count, according to Elevator World magazine’s “2012 Vertical Transportation Industry”一are a force that’s becoming more important than ever. And for the people who really, really love them, it seems like high time that we looked seriously at just what kind of force they are.8．What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A．The general view of elevators.B．The particular interests of experts.C．The desire for a remarkable machine.D．The enthusiasm for transport vehicles.9．The author’s purpose in mentioning cars is .A．to contrast their functions with elevators,B．to emphasize the importance of elevatorsC．to reveal their secret war against elevatorsD．to explain people’s preference for elevators10．According to Prof. Bernard, what has made the elevator ride different from other life experiences?A．Vertical direction.B．Lack of excitement.C．Little physical space.D．Uncomfortable conditions.11．The author urges readers to consider .A．the exact number of elevator loversB．the serious future situation of elevatorsC．the role of elevators in city developmentD．the relationship between cars and elevatorsAcademic dishonesty is nothing new. As long as there have been homework assignments and tests, there have been cheaters. The way that cheating looks has changed over time, though, particularly now that technology has made it easier than ever. A study by the Josephson Institute of Ethics interviewed 23,000 high school students and asked them a variety of questions about academic ethics. Of the teens surveyed, 51 percent said that they had knowingly cheated at some point on an exam but that they did not feel uneasy about the behaviour. A Common Sense Media survey found that 35 percent of students had cheated via smartphone, though the parents surveyed in that particular study did not believe their kids had ever cheated. In many cases, students did not realize that strategies like looking up answers on a smartphone were actually cheating at all.In today’s classrooms, students who cheat are rarely caught. There are no formulas written on the insides of hands or students looking across the aisle, or whispering answers to their classmates. Today’s students use smartphones, tablets or even in-class computers to aid their cheating attempts and leave no trace of their crimes. Since cheating through technology is not listed specifically as being against the rules in many school policies, students do not view the actions unethical (不合道德的).The technology is being adopted so quickly that school districts cannot adequately keep up with cheating policies, or even awareness campaigns that alert students to the problem with using technology to find answers in a certain way. From a young age, students learn that answers exist conveniently at their fingertips through search engines and expert websites.Schools must develop anti-cheating policies that include technology and these policies must be updated consistently. Teachers must stay on guard when it comes to what their students are doing in classrooms and how technology could be playing a negative role in the learning process. Parents must also talk to their kids about the appropriate ways to find academic answers and alert them to unethical behaviours that may seem innocent in their own eyes.12．What do we learn from the study by the Josephson Institute of Ethics?A．Over half of the students interviewed were unaware they were cheating.B．Cheating was becoming a way of life for a majority of high school teens. C．Cheating was getting more and more difficult for high school students.D．More than half of the interviewees felt no sense of guilt over cheating.13．What did the Common Sense Media survey reveal?A．Most parents tended to overprotect their children.B．Parents and kids had conflicting ideas over cheating.C．Students were in urgent need of ethical education.D．Many students committed cheating without parents’ awareness.14．What does the author think schools should do to tackle cheating?A．Alert parents to their children’s behaviour.B．Reform their exam methods constantly. C．Take advantage of the latest technologies.D．Bring policies against cheating up to date.15．What does the author suggest teachers do in the classroom?A．Prevent students from using electronic devices.B．Develop more effectiveanti-cheating strategies.C．Guard against students’ misuse of technology D．Find more ways to stop students’ unethical acts.二、七选五Is Fresh Air Really Good for You?We all grew up hearing people tell us to “go out and get some fresh air.” ___16___ According to recent studies, the answer is a big YES, if the air quality in your camping area is good.___17___ If the air you’re breathing is clean—which it would be if you’re away from the smog of cities—then the air is filled with life-giving, energizing oxygen. If you exercise out of doors, your body will learn to breathe more deeply, allowing even more oxygen to get to your muscles(肌肉) and your brain.Recently, people have begun studying the connection between the natural world and healing(治愈). ___18___ In these places patients can go to be near nature during their recovery. It turns out that just looking at green, growing things can reduce stress, lower bloodpressure, and put people into a better mood(情绪).Greenery is good for us. Hospital patients who see tree branches out their window are likely to recover at a faster rate than patients who see buildings or sky instead. ___19___ It gives us a great feeling of peace.___20___While the sun’s rays can age and harm our skin, they also give us beneficial Vitamin D. To make sure you get enough Vitamin D—but still protect your skin—put on sunscreen right as you head outside. It takes sunscreen about fifteen minutes to start working, and that’s plenty of time for your skin to absorb a day’s worth of Vitamin D.A．Fresh air cleans our lungs.B．So what are you waiting for?C．Being in nature refreshes us.D．Another side benefit of getting fresh air is sunlight.E．But is fresh air really as good for you as your mother always said?F．Just as importantly, we tend to associate air with health care.G．All across the country, recovery centers have begun building Healing Gardens.三、完形填空I tend to accept any idea put forward by experts on TV. One day, a sociologist proposedneighborhood. As the shopkeeper Mr. Johnson was selling me the bicycle, he said, “This isHappy as a child, I got on the bicycle and headed out onto the streets. After some time,“You can’t leave the back part ____33____,” noted Mr. Johnson. He fixed a metal box with buttons behind the seat, and said, “Is there anything better than this oven when you feel_____34_____on your way? I can give you a special discount.” I was not strong enough to_____35_____the offer.“I congratulate you once more; this is the best thing you could have done,” said Mr. Johnson in the end.21．A．adult B．human C．purchase D．consumer 22．A．eventually B．reluctantly C．immediately D．gratefully 23．A．would B．should C．must D．could 24．A．boring B．stressful C．complicated D．tough 25．A．natural B．mysterious C．complex D．unique 26．A．gave up B．broke down C．calmed down D．ended up 27．A．march B．drive C．cover D．measure 28．A．far B．long C．fast D．deep 29．A．unreliable B．inaccurate C．unsympathetic D．impractical 30．A．fix B．check C．repair D．lay 31．A．cake B．pencil C．box D．fork 32．A．distributed B．attached C．applied D．transformed 33．A．bare B．blank C．loose D．cosy 34．A．sick B．hungry C．hot D．thirsty 35．A．consider B．withdraw C．resist D．make四、用单词的适当形式完成短文only a small part of a museum’s collection ___41___ (be) on display. Most of it is stored away or used for research.Many museums are lively places and they attract a lot of visitors. As well as looking at exhibits, visitors can play with computer simulations (模拟) and imagine ___42___ (they) living at a different time in history or ___43___(walk)through a rainforest. At the Jorvik Centre in York, the city’s Viking settlement is recreated, and people experience the sights, sounds and smells of the old town. Historical ___44___ (accurate) is important but so is entertainment. Museums must compete ____45____people’s spare time and money with other amusements. Most museums also welcome school groups and arrange special activities for children.五、邀请信46．请你代表班级给专家Mr. Smith写一封邀请信，邀请其做一期关于“学生如何保持身心健康”的讲座。
2022-2023学年江苏省扬州中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年江苏省扬州中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题1. Amazing China in 60 Seconds is a short video series covering cultural and scenic hotspots across the country.TibetTibet autonomous region in Southwest China, home to the highest plateau(高原) on Earth, is known as the “roof of the world”. It’s a paradise for tourists with its towering snow mountains, vast grasslands, peaceful lakes and breathtaking views. Must-visit places include the Potala Palace - a UNESCO world heritage site, Mount Qomolangma, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and more.Tibet is also famed for its rich ethnic culture, including the Tibetan dance, age-old thangka painting and Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa - traditional Tibetan bathing for a medical purpose which was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2018.TianjinNeighboring the Chinese capital city of Beijing, Tianjin rests between the northern Yanshan Mountains and the coastal plain. Adjacent to the sea and rivers, it carries distinct ecological beauty. Tianjin is where Eastern and Western cultures meet. It has many precious historical sites, former residences of celebrities and foreign-style architecture. Famous tourist destinations include the Tianjin Eye, the Huangyaguan Great Wall, and the Five Big Avenues area, which hosts about 2,000 villas in various Western styles built in the 1920s and 1930s.ChongqingSouthwest China’s Chongqing is largely built on mountain s and surrounded by rivers; thus it is known as the “mountain city”. Many people are drawn to Chongqing by its delicious food - especially its signature spicy hotpot - and natural scenery.Boasting the largest number of hotpot restaurants in China, Chongqi ng was named “China’s Hotpot City” by the China Cuisine Association in 2007. Statistics show there are more than 50,000 hotpot eateries across the city. With more than 3,000 year of history, Chongqing still preserves traditional culture and lifestyles.1. Where can you experience a bath with medicinal functions?A．Tibet B．Tianjin C．Chongqing D．Sichuan2. Which country’s villa style can’t you find in Tianjin?A．Germany B．India C．France D．Italy3. Where might this article come from?A．Geography magazine B．Entertainment newspaperC．Tourism website D．News report2. Despite Kyle Tianshi being only a 15-year-old US high schooler, he has published five sci-fi novels. His fifth book Eventide was released in July. However, this may not be his most impressive achievement as Kyle just received the “Hero Award”, a $20, 000 grand prize. It is the top honor in the California Youth Sustainability Awards. The competition aims to encourage and support young community leaders who are making a difference for sustainability in their communities by taking action for the planet.Kyle, a sophomore from the Cambridge School in the US, received the honor for his portable invention called NEREID. The device can detect microscopic particles (粒子) in water by using a laser and microscope. These particles can be harmful to people and the environment.Kyle came up with the idea for the invention based on his experience growing up in San Diego, California, US. People had no access to unpolluted drinking water and his parents asked him not to drink tap water. Kyle spent about $60 buying the tools needed to analyze the tap water: a laser, a microscope and a micro-computer. “It’s incredibly powerful for the price,” Kyle said. Then he used their family’s garage as his laboratory, doing r esearch on the pollution of drinking water caused by micro-plastics.Kyle hopes to bring to market a low-cost alternative tool for detecting micro-plastic pollution levels in drinking water. In this way, he can offer help to people who don’t have access t o water filtration (过滤) systems. He has applied for a patent.Kyle said his sister Emily, a freshman at Stanford University, inspired his interest in environmental research. She was recognized nationally for developing a water collection device. They have founded the Clearwater Innovation program to advocate for clean water through social media platforms and organize community cleanup events.1. What do we know about Kyle?A．He is good at adapting sci-fi works.B．He entered many novel contests.C．He received an award for his invention.D．He’s found microscopic particles in water.2. What led to Kyle’s creation of NEREID?A．People’s lack of clean drinking water.B．People’s poor living conditions.C．His desire to be a community leader. D．His family’s encouragement.3. Which of the following best describes Kyle?A．Considerate and brave. B．Optimistic and honest.C．Determined and humorous. D．Responsible and creative.4. What’s the text mainly about?A．The introduction of NEREID. B．A boy’s contribution to literature.C．The harm of polluted water. D．A US schooler’s water solution.3. Zebrafish, named for their characteristic stripes (条纹), have been a popular test subject for researchers. Only a few centimeters in length, the fish reproduce easily in captivity (圈养), grow quickly, and their transparent body makes it easy to study their organs. Above all, they possess some surprising “self-healing” power. When part of their heart is removed, they can grow it back in a matter of weeks. When blinded, they can quickly regain the ability to see.Recent studies show that humans and zebrafish have the same major organs and share 70 percent of the genes. Moreover, 84 percent of human genes associated with disease find a counterpart in zebrafish. Scientists thus hope that understanding the self-healing mystery of the fish may one day allow humans to regenerate (使……再生) such organs as eyes, hearts, and spines.Researchers at Vanderbilt University are particularly interested in zebrafish retina (视网膜) regeneration. They have learned that damage of retina can cause blindness in zebrafish, yet it only takes about three to four weeks before vision is regained. The structure and cell types of zebrafish reins are almost the same to those of humans. If the process can be copied in humans, it may give rise to new treatments for blindness caused by retinal damage.In order to know exactly how zebrafsh retina is regenerated, the team looked at the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical messenger in the brain that reduces the activity of neurons. They found that lowering GABA levels in zebrafish can activate retina regeneration, while a high level of GABA concentration will suppress the regeneration process. This suggested that GABA plays an important role in t he fish’s ability to regain their sight. The result served as a further proof to scientists previous work.The team is beginning to test the GABA theory on mice. If that works, human trials will be next on the agenda. If the research proves successful in humans, some of the nearly 40 million blind people worldwide may one day have a tiny, striped fish to thank.1. What’s the most amazing for zebrafish?A．Its beautiful stripes. B．Its regenerationability.C．Its transparentbody.D．Its excellenteyesight.2. What does the underlined word “suppress” mean in paragraph 4?A．Hold back. B．Add up. C．Draw up. D．Get over. 3. What do we know about the study in Vanderbilt University?A．Humans are currently under trial. B．The first experimental subject is mice.C．The researchers had unexpected discoveries. D．The results are in line with previous study findings.4. Which of the following is the best title of the text?A．How Do Zebrafish Heal Themselves? B．What Is the Mystery of Zebrafish Retina?C．Will Self-healing Power of Zebrafish Be D．Could the Tiny Zebrafish Teach Us toRegained? Cure Blindness?4.China’s telescope, planned to be launched at the end of 2023, is expected to provide humankind with fresh knowledge about distant galaxies, mysterious dark matter, and the past and future evolutions of the universe.Chinese Survey Space Telescope (CSST), also known as Xuntian Space Telescope, is a space-based optical (光学的) observatory for astronomers to carry out sky surveys, capturing a general map or images of the sky.The CSST is a bus-sized facility with a length equal to that of a three-storied building. It has an aperture (孔径) of two meters, a bit smaller than the Hubble Space Telescope, but its field of view is 350 times larger than Hubble in area. “The field o f view is the area of the sky a telescope can see at one time,” said Li Ran, project scientist of the CSST Scientific Data Reduction System. “Hubble’s field of view is approximately one percent of the size of a fingernail at an arm’s length, thereby the te lescope, in its thirties, observed only a tiny part of the sky.” Li added.The telescope, during its normal observations, will fly independently in the same orbit as China’s space station but will maintain a large distance apart. Li said the telescope was designed, in its initial plan, to be placed on the space station, but there would be disadvantages such as vibration, potential pollution and line-of-sight block from the space station. The CSST can land on the space station for refueling and servicing as needed.“The telescope can bring China’s research in optical astronomy to the forefront of the world and help cultivate (培养) world-class Chinese scientists,” Li noted. “It can also take breathtaking visible pictures, allowing the public to directly feel an d understand the universe.”1. What can the CSST be used for?A．Getting general map of the Earth. B．Aiding sky investigation.C．Refueling the Chinese space station. D．Providing support for the universeevolution.2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The visual field of Hubble. B．The usable life span of a telescope.C．The advantages of the CSST. D．The size of the aperture of Xuntian.3. Why does the CSST fly independently in space?A．To learn how to fly safely. B．To land accurately.C．To get higher quality pictures. D．To avoid potential negative influence.4. What is the significance of the CSST?A．It can help to train the world’s astronomy scientists.B．It will promote China’s ability in optical device making.C．It will give the public chances to observe the universe directly.D．It will help China hold a leading position in optical astronomy.5. Harvesting fruits is a very demanding job. If pickers are not available, fruits will rot on the trees. But with pickers in short supply in recent years, growers needed to quickly find another way to harvest their fruits. 1An Israeli company Tevel has developed these flying autonomous robots. The robots fly over a tree and pick fruits with its arms. They are fitted with cameras that use AI to assess the size and color of the fruit. 2 In addition, they can collect more fruits than a picker during a given time.3 The flying robots are connected to a platform that acts as the power source so that they never run out of power. They will work all day and night in any weather without taking a break.Dozens of these smart robots can be used across an orchard (果园) during the time when the fruit is ready to be harvested. The farmers just need to tell the company how many flying robots they need and how long they will use. 4The robots arc now picking pears in Israel. The company also plans to add more tasks to the robot’s function. 5 In the future, fewer people will work in picking and more people will work in managing the robots, analyzing the data and making decisions.6. It was a dream born in fire. Andrea Peterson was 5 when she and her mother were trapped on the ledge of a burning building.“Throw the kid down!” said one of the firemen ________, and little Andrea leaped into lifesaving arms and a life-long ________:She wanted to fight fires.She told that to the men who had saved her, and they ________ the way grown-ups do when a kid says they want to be an astronaut or a sports star.“You’ll be a good mommy,” the firemen told her. “You’ll be a good teacher, maybe you’ll be a nurse, but you can never be a(n) ________.”And then, as it ________ to do, life sidelined her dreams. She was studying for a(n) ________ in aviation(航空)technology and that’s where she met her husband, Dennis.Dennis was diagnosed with cancer. Peterson spent 31 years caring for the man she loved, and when they both ________Dennis was coming to the end of his struggle, he was ________but worried for her: “But what are you going to do?”“I’ll be fine,” she told him. At 61, she went on an ambulance ride-along. It turned out to be a life-and-death situation, and Peterson felt that ________ childhood calling. She ________her emergency medical technician license and responded to fire calls with the ambulance. She found that her years of tending to Dennis had ________her for dealing with the variety of hurts and ills carried in her rig. After a year, she told her boss she wanted to be a firefighter. The fact that everyone else in her training unit was between 18 and 21 didn’t ________her. She passed the written test, she cleared the physical and, ________, that little girl’s dream became a reality.Peterson is ________. She knows that the window on her physical abilities won’t stay open forever. Still, “I worry a little when I get too old...I did get my ________.”1.A．beyond B．below C．outside D．above2.A．ambition B．friendship C．memory D．fortune3.A．awed B．comforted C．suspected D．laughed4.A．firefighter B．astronaut C．lawyer D．professor5.A．suits B．ceases C．tends D．proves6.A．cooperation B．degree C．test D．exam7.A．realized B．assessed C．voted D．pretended8.A．in bed B．at fault C．at peace D．in despair9.A．life-long B．old-style C．old-fashioned D．long-ago10.A．pursued B．obtained C．suspended D．outlined11.A．refreshed B．accounted C．prepared D．occupied12.A．discourage B．qualify C．cheat D．privilege13.A．actually B．finally C．gradually D．obviously14.A．incredible B．humble C．realistic D．decent15.A．mercy B．mode C．milestone D．dream7. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2022-2023学年湖北省武汉中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年湖北省武汉中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题1. Where are the speakers probably?A．At home. B．In a library. C．In a zoo.2. How will tourists travel around the village?A．By bus. B．By car. C．On foot.3. What is the man invited to do this evening?A．Go to the cinema. B．See an art show. C．Watch a basketball game.4. Why does Brian go to the hospital?A．To see a patient. B．To see a doctor. C．To bring a book to Mary.5. What is the woman trying to do?A．Type a report. B．Print out a file. C．Set up a cloud drive.6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers talking about?A．A party. B．A picnic. C．Sunbathing.2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Husband and wife. B．Hostess and guest. C．Customer and waitress.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What does the woman say about the new toy car?A．It is a bargain. B．It is brightly colored. C．It makes various sounds.2. Who did the woman buy the toy car for?A．Her son. B．Her nephew. C．Her grandson.3. What is the man’s real worry about the truck?A．Its safety. B．Its cost. C．Its speed.8. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2022-2023学年福建省莆田华侨中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年福建省莆田华侨中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题1. POETRY CHALLENGEWrite a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.Prizes3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of E arhart’s final flight.RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper. ■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.1. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Six.2. What will each of the honorable mention winners get?A．A plane ticket. B．A book by Corinne Szabo.C．A special T-shirt. D．A photo of Amelia Earhart.3. Which of the following will result in disqualification?A．Typing your poem out. B．Writing a poem of 120 words.C．Using both sides of the paper. D．Mailing your entry on October 30.2. It was a very hot day in late summer. I was a young dad working in a local wood mill. It was dangerous, back-breaking work that paid very little. In the year I had worked there only four other people hadn't quit and been replaced with new faces. Those of us who stayed did so only because there was no other work to find to support our families.On this day the fans weren't working and all of us were covered in sweat and sawdust. When I looked around every face I saw looked angry and frustrated. Suddenly,a voice called out:“Hey! There's a deer in here.” A lost little doe had wandered through the open loading bay doors and was now cowering(蜷缩）in between the huge stacks of wood. All of us stopped working and went looking for her as she ran about looking for a way out.Now most people where I live hunt deer for meat in the fall, but also treat them with great kindness the rest of the year. Many will even buy 50lb bags of corn to help feed them during the harsh winter months. It was no surprise then that all of us were soon quickly working together to free this little doe. By blocking off all the other routes we were able to guide her panic search back to the open bay doors. We watched as she jumped out of the building and back into the woods. Then we walked back in to work. I noticed something, though. On every face there was a joyful smile. It was as if this one single act of kindness had energized us again and reminded us of what life is all about.1. Why were few people willing to work in the wood mill?A．They wanted more freedom.B．They didn't like the boss.C．The pay and conditions were bad.D．They wanted more pleasure.2. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?A．The workers often saw a deer there.B．The deer was a light to the dull work.C．The deer was trapped in a big well.D．All the workers wanted to catch the deer.3. How did the men free the deer in the end?A．By opening one route.B．By dropping some food.C．By using familiar signals.D．By imitating another deer.4. Which of the following best describes the workers?A．Bad-tempered but patient.B．Hard-working and loving.C．Cautious and courageous.D．Bad-tempered and demanding.3. People who have kids live longer than those who remain childless, an academic study has suggested. Researchers believe it is because adults’ immune systems are “refreshed” when kids go to nursery and start picking up infections.During the course of someone’s life, their immune system can become weaker. But when kids start bringing infections home, their parents’ immune systems get a workout. Non-parents — unless they are teachers or nurses perhaps — do not get the same exposure to infection.Writing in the journal Scientific Reports, Miguel Portela said parents had less risk of dying from infection than non-parents and if they did, it was about five years later. He said that “a parent’s immune system is refreshed by a child’s infections at a time when their own protection starts wearing thin.” He added, “With this improved immune system, the parent has a better chance to defend whatever infections that might strike when old and weak and parenthood is rewarded in individual terms through an improved immunization against infe ctions.” Naturally there are other reasons why some people live longer than others, but they may not be comparable with becoming a parent. The academics say that high income and house ownership are always associated with higher survival but less so than having children.Mr. Portela admits the research is far from complete, saying that while the results “record a relationship between the presence of children and death rate, the specific transmission mechanisms remain unclear. He acknowledges the presence of other, perhaps behavioral factors in parents which result in changed death rate compared to individuals without children.” He adds, “While the relationships of lifestyle choices such as smoking, obesity, drinking and other behavioral factors with life expectancy and causes of death are well studied and understood, the same cannot be said for the individual decision to become a parent”.1. Why did Mr. Portela say “parents had less risk of dying from infection than non-parents”?A．Parents have healthier lifestyles.B．Parents have less exposure to infection.C．Parents have higher ability to fight against infections.D．Parents have less experience to fight against infections.2. How are parents protected against infections?A．By being exposed to their kids’ infection. B．By working out with their kids.C．By refreshing their kids’ life.D．By strengthening their kids’ infection.3. What can we infer from the research?A．Rich life benefits parents more than having children.B．Lack of sleep has nothing to do with life expectancy.C．The presence of children can improve parents’ healthD．Behavioral factors contribute to higher death rate than having no children.4. What’s the best title for the passage?A．Parents and Non-parents B．How to Achieve Longer Life Expectancy?C．How Is Parents’ Immune Systems Changed? D．Children’s Effect on Parents’ Immune System4. Not long ago, no one understood that infectious diseases were caused by tiny organisms that moved from person to person. Even now, although we know that tiny living microbes cause disease, how they do so is not always obvious. 1 They can also be transmitted through our skin through insect or animal bites. The best way to prevent infections is to block pathogens(病菌)from entering the body.The first line of defense is to keep germs at bay by following good personal health habits. Wash your hands well. You probably wash your hands after using the bathroom, before preparing or eating food, and after gardening or other dirty tasks. 2 Wet your hands thoroughly. Lather(泡沫)up with soap or cleanser, and rub it into the palms and backs of your hands and your wrists. Be sure to clean your fingertips, under your nails and between your fingers. Wash under running water. 3Whether you are young or young at heart, getting vaccinated(接种疫苗)is an essential part of staying healthy. 4 such as a temporarily sore arm or low fever, they are generally safe and effective. Vaccinations are essential if you are to avoid getting sick. In general, children should receive the recommended childhood vaccinations. Adults should make sure their vaccinations are up to date. When traveling abroad, check with your health care provider about additional immunizations(免疫).5 Stay clear of wild animals. Many wild animals, including bats, foxes and coyotes, can spread the virus to humans by biting. Keep your pets away from wild animals, too. Dogs, cats or any other type of warm-blooded animal can pick up the virus and pass the virus along to people.5. In high school Norman Greenstein was a productive doodler (涂鸦手), and created lots of paintings. When he ________ his works to his teach er, the teacher responded, “The problem with modern art is that you can ________ on a canvas (画布) and call it art.” Norman felt so disappointed, but he ________ parted with art over the years.After his ________, Norman spared no efforts to ________ his wife and three children with devotion. Although life was sometimes hard for him, it didn’t ruin his ________ for creativeexpression. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the 65-year-old social worker, decided to turn his ________ diagnosis into a positive opportunity to ________ a lifelong dream.With the help of his son, Norman was able to start a ________ involving his whole family , in order to make his own works ________ by all people around him, as well as his ________ experience of fighting against Parkinson’s disease.In 2021, an online ________ was launched to feature the colorful canvases and he also ________ a memoir (回忆录) called Spit on a Canvas: the Journey of the Parkinson’s Painter. Meanwhile, Norman began selling his first paintings, with galleries exhibiting his works. The team isalso________ releasing Norman’s first digital NFT art collection. 20% of the ________ has been donated to two Parkinson’s research foundations.1.A．assigned B．offered C．conveyed D．showed2.A．set B．spit C．sneeze D．skip3.A．still B．occasionally C．never D．frequently4.A．retirement B．exhibition C．graduation D．marriage5.A．support B．respect C．provide D．share6.A．calling B．praying C．longing D．waiting7.A．unbelievable B．dark C．embarrassing D．unsolved8.A．release B．refresh C．realize D．restore9.A．project B．request C．competition D．reform10.A．spotted B．recommended C．developed D．regarded11.A．thorough B．tough C．upset D．stressful12.A．drama B．contest C．programme D．gallery13.A．published B．copied C．revised D．examined14.A．ending with B．working on C．relying on D．paying for15.A．salary B．reward C．sale D．allowance6. 语篇填空It is hard to give a precise definition 1 Western art. Perhaps the best way 2 (understand) Western art is to look at the development of Western painting over the centuries. During the Middle Ages, artists were not interested in 3 (paint) realistic scenes. This began to change in the 13th centurywith Giotto di Bondone, whose paintings 4 (show) real people in a real environment. Next camethe Renaissance, when new ideas and values gradually replaced old 5 (one) from the Middle Ages. Painters adopted a 6 (humanistic) attitude to life, using perspective and oil paints. The emphasis 7 (increasing) shifted from religious themes to people and the world around us. After the invention of photography, paintings were no longer needed 8 (preserve) what people and the world looked like. As a result, Impressionism emerged in France. The name of this new movement came from 9 painting by Claude Monet called Impression, Sunrise. In this work, Monet’s aim was to convey the light and movement in the scene. Picasso, one of the painters of Modern Art, tried to analyse the shapes 10 existed in the natural world but in a new way,with Cubism.7. 火车抵达后，她们乘坐出租车来到路易斯湖，那里湛蓝的湖水异常美丽，令她们惊叹不已。
2022-2023学年广东省广州大学附属中学2022-2023学年高二5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年广东省广州大学附属中学2022-2023学年高二5月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．He had thousands of students, many of ________ gained great success in their own fields. A．them B．whom C．which D．who2．She says that she’ll never forget the time ________ she’s spent working as a secretary in our company.A．which B．where C．when D．how3．I still remember the farm ________ my parents worked ten years ago.A．when B．that C．where D．which4．It is such a good place ________ everybody wants to visit ________ it is well-known all over the world.A．where; that B．as; asC．as; that D．that; as5．It was in the small house ___ was built with stones by his father ____ he spent his childhood.A．where; that B．that; whereC．that; that D．which; in which6．Since last month, George, along with some of his former classmates, ________ to have a 20-year gathering during this summer holiday.A．have expected B．expectedC．have been expecting D．has been expecting7．A recent study has found that the number of smokers ________ sharply over the past five years.A．is increasing B．are increasingC．has been increasing D．have been increasing8．—Tom, you look so tired!--Well, I ________ the house all afternoon and I must finish the work tomorrow. A．painted B．have been painting C．have painted D．paint9．I ________ for over 40 minutes, but my food still isn’t ready.A．am waiting B．have been waitingC．was waiting D．had been waited10．The house ________ my uncle during the last ten years.A．belongs to B．belonged toC．has been belonging to D．has belonged to二、阅读理解Virginia Guarddon can’t remember her life without some sort of art. She started playing piano when she was 6. At 10, she came across works by the Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, and she was hooked. She started writing poems that would be featured in a couple of books.There’s something else that’s always been in her life: a type of skin lupus. “All of my life, I tried to find ways to make it better,” Guarddon said. “And that led to trying to help others feel better about their skin.” The attempt took her to the U.S. in 1945 where she studied science and piano. And then she began a career in skin care. “To me, skin is a form of art,” she said. “I love making women feel beautiful.”“I wanted to create something of my own,” Guarddon said. “I wanted to realize my dream.” Her dream? Combining all of her passions into one.The result is Poet’s Garden Apothecary, Guarddon’s own skin care line and the online business: Poet’s Garden Alchemist. Guarddon teamed up with a laboratory to create her line of products, which she calls “skin poetry.” The products, made for every skin type, include an oil face cleanser, day cream and night cream. With each purchase, customers receive a custom poem from one of the company’s contributors. And some earnings from the business go to the Poetry Foundation.In the first few months of running business, Guarddon said, Poet’s Garden Alchemist is turning into an online poet’s movement. She often hosts live poetry readings on Instagram. “To me, skin care and poetry go together,” she says. “I’m trying to show that beauty is not just skin deep. It’s about our voice and how we express it.”11．Why does the author mention Guarddon’s early experience?A．To show her excellent artistic talent.B．To highlight the impact of Gustavo on her.C．To explain the inspiration of her skin care art.D．To appeal for carrying out research on skin lupus.12．Which of the following best describes Guarddon?A．Creative and caring.B．Faithful and ambitious,C．Strong-willed and cautious.D．Sociable and trustworthy.13．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Healthy Skin for Everyone B．Putting Passion Back in BusinessC．A Difficult Rise to Fame D．Positive Thought, Happy RelationshipsOn January 22, 2022, the British-Belgian 19-year-old, Zara Rutherford, successfully landed her two-seat microlight aircraft back at the Kortrijk-Wevelgem Airport, from where she had departed 155 days ago, fulfilling her dream to be the youngest woman to fly around the world solo.“I feel excited not only to break the Guinness World Record, but also to diminish the gender gap by 11 years between the current youngest male record holder Travis Ludlow 18 at the time of his record, and the previous female record holder Shaesta Waez, who was 30 when she completed her ‘Dreams Soar’ around-the-world flight.” Rutherford wrote on her blog.Rutherford's journey crossing five continents and 52 countries began on August 18, 2021. She encountered numerous unexpected delays along the way. They included an unscheduled stop in Redding, California, due to wildfires and a month-long stop in Nome, Alaska, to renew her Russian visa. She also faced several challenges in the air. When flying from Iceland to Greenland, Rutherford lost radio contact with her ground team for much of the 3-hour flight. The incidents also resulted in her having to cross over Russia in sub-zero temperatures. The hardest part was flying over Siberia—it was extremely cold and if the engine broke down, she'd be hours away from rescue. Despite the severe difficulties, the determined young pilot never gave up on her dream.Rutherford grew up around airplanes. Her British father flies commercially, while her Belgian mother is a recreational pilot. The young girl began learning how to fly at age 14 and obtained her aviators license in 2020. With her goal of flying around the world accomplished, Rutherford now has her sights set even higher. She wants to become an astronaut and explore space.She hopes that her journey will encourage more young women to pursue careers in aviation. Currently the number of female pilots is just 5 percent. Rutherford says, “It's an easything to say, but just go for it. If you don't try and see how high you can fly, then you'll never know.”14．What does the underlined word “diminish" in paragraph 2 probably mean? A．Narrow.B．Divide.C．Fill.D．Cause. 15．Why did Rutherford have to stop in Nome?A．The wildfires were too fierce.B．Her Russian visa was due.C．The weather was too severe.D．Her engine broke down.16．What's the purpose of paragraph 4?A．To switch to a new topic.B．To summarize her achievements. C．To illustrate her admirable talents.D．To add some background information. 17．What does the passage try to convey?A．Life is not all roses.B．Dream big, aim high.C．Not to advance is to go back.D．The greatest talkers, the least doers.When you’re bored, you might start playing with a ball or other objects. Such behavior is common in people. Other animals like it too—that’s why a dog fetches a stick, or a cat bats at toys. Play is an enjoyable way to pass the time. A new study finds that it’s not just mammals that like to play. Bumblebees (大黄蜂) do it too, making them the first insects known to play.In the study, Hiruni Samadi Galpayage Dona, an insect expert, did an experiment using 200 untrained bumblebees to see if they might play. Of those, 45 would be marked with a number when they emerged as adults.A pathway was set up from the bumblebees’ nest to a feeding area. One side contained small wooden balls that rolled. The other side had the same number of balls, but they were stuck to the floor. Half balls on each side were colored balls. The rest were left unpainted.For three hours a day over 18 days, Galpayage Dona found bumblebees weren’t so interested in the side where the balls didn’t move, but they explored the side areas and interacted with the balls. Once they managed to roll a ball, they strongly preferred that side. They returned, climbing on the balls and rolling them around. She also found bumblebees preferred certain colors of balls.“There’s something about the mobility that is more interesting for the bumblebees than just colored objects,” Galpayage Dona says. In another experiment, she sometimes left theballs out overnight. “When I came in the next day, I would always find some bumblebees rolling the balls.” As with mammals, the bumblebees who played the most were the younger ones. Their play tapered off as they got older.The scientists say it’s not clear why the bumblebees roll the balls or whether they enjoy it. But the experiment raises important questions about how the insects’ minds work and whether they have feelings.18．How does the author introduce the topic?A．By describing the fun of play.B．By analyzing reasons for boredom. C．By introducing similar phenomena.D．By presenting animals’ cute images. 19．What did the researcher do in the experiment?A．She trained bumblebees to play balls.B．She put small balls along the pathway.C．She set up a pathway in bumblebees’ nest.D．She rewarded the bumblebees with rolled balls.20．What does the underlined part “tapered off” probably mean in paragraph 5? A．Mattered.B．Helped.C．Decreased.D．Emerged. 21．What can be the best title for the text?A．Bumblebees Prefer Shape to ColorB．Balls Are Bumblebees’ Favorite ToysC．Playing with Objects Is Animals’ Second NatureD．Bumblebees Are the First Insects Known to PlayThe UN this week launched a report urging companies to stop issuing false net-zero targets that amount to greenwashing.Greenwashing is a term used to describe situations where companies mislead consumers by claiming to be eco-friendly or sustainable as a marketing plan rather than as a core principle of their business model. Often, these industries spend more money making themselves appear sustainable than they do taking actual sustainable measures into their company.Cities, financial institutions, and scores of companies have announced plans to reduce their emissions to zero, which, in principle, should help the fight against climate change.“The problem is that the criteria for these net-zero commitments have varying levels ofprecision and loopholes (漏洞),” said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during the launch of the report.Many net-zero plans contain far-away or unclear targets and often call for the use of unproved technologies like carbon capture and tree planting, which effectively allow companies to continue polluting the atmosphere. Studies show that most of these net-zero plans will do little to stop temperatures from rising. For example, many oil majors have announced plans to reduce emissions from their operations to zero by 2050 that do not take into account the carbon emitted by the fossil fuels they sell, which would allow them to increase production. Far from decreasing, fossil fuel production is going strong.To close these net-zero loopholes, the UN this week released a report that includes 10 recommendations to ensure that companies, cities, regions, and other non-state actors issue credible and accountable net zero commitments. “Their plans cannot rely on cheap carbon credits instead of immediately cutting their own emissions,” Guterres said.Financial institutions need to cut down emissions from all their investments and businesses need to bring down the carbon footprint of their supply chain, the report said. The report’s lead author, Catherine McKenna, urged companies to release new net-zero targets within a year. The updated targets must contain concrete actionable details.22．What does “greenwashing” refer to?A．A green technology.B．A misleading statement.C．A business model.D．A spending target.23．Why does the author mention the oil majors?A．To prove oil majors are really responsible.B．To set some good examples for other companies.C．To show some net- zero commitments make no sense.D．To indicate the benefit of net zero plans to climate change.24．How does Guterres feel about the issued net-zero plans?A．Dissatisfied.B．Guilty.C．Shocked.D．Confused. 25．What is advised to do to fix net-zero loopholes?A．Plant more trees.B．Share more supply chains. C．Depend on cheap carbon credits.D．Make concrete actionable targets.三、七选五Imagine a child standing on a diving board four feet high and asking himself the question: “Should I jump?” This is what motivation or the lack of it can do. Motivation andwill stay undecided.27 More than that, how should you stay motivated to achieve the goal? First, you need to evaluate yourself, your values, your strengths, your weaknesses, your achievements, your desires, etc. Only then should you set your goals.You also need to judge the quality and depth of your motivation. This is quite important, because it is directly related to your commitment. There are times when your heart is not in your work. 28 So, slow down and think what you really want to do at that moment. Clarity(清晰) of thoughts can help you move forward.Another way of setting realistic goals is to analyze your short and long term objectives, keeping in mind your beliefs, values and strengths. Remember that goals are flexible. 29 They also need to be measurable. You must keep these points in mind while setting your goals.Your personal circumstances are equally important. For example, you may want to be a pilot but can’t become one because your eyesight is not good enough. 30 You should reassess your goals, and motivate yourself to set a fresh goal.You will surely need to overcome some difficulties, some planned, but most unplanned. You cannot overcome them without ample motivation. Make sure that you plan for these difficulties at the time of setting your goals.A．This can affect your work.B．So how should you motivate yourself?C．However, this should not discourage you.D．So why should we try to set specific goals?E．They can change according to circumstances.F．Motivation is what you need most to do a good job.G．Without motivation, you can neither set a goal nor reach it.四、完形填空After ten years in the same company, I found my job was no longer fun. However,I didn't have the confidence to apply for new jobs due to lack of experience. I felt 31 .A friend suggested another path-32 .I had toyed with the idea of studying for a master’s degree but 33 stood in my way. Yet I found a course at London College of Communication, 34 my job and enrolled(入学).During the 18 months that followed, I began to flourish(茁壮成长). Not only had I found the courage to take my 35 forward in a new, exciting direction, but the self-doubt that had followed me around like a 36 began to disappear gradually. My classmates and I treated each other as 37 :younger students 38 my experience and knowledge when it came to group work. I made new friends and joined committees.I also decided to move out of home. Living in student halls was a(n) 39 .The halls life added to my sense of 40 and,with it, confidence.I was 41 new things every day. Even making myself a meal or 42 my small living space felt rewarding.Soon after completing my master’s, I made my way back through the university gates-this time to 43 . I am now a lecturer on the same course that I took. I 44 the person I was before and smile-she didn’t yet know her 4531．A．guilty B．stuck C．relieved D．shallow 32．A．communication B．management C．educationD．employment33．A．self-doubt B．poverty C．health D．marriage 34．A．lost B．did C．quit D．switched 35．A．wealth B．interest C．belief D．life 36．A．shadow B．fire C．dream D．rainbow 37．A．opponents B．equals C．strangers D．servants 38．A．valued B．questioned C．ignored D．polished 39．A．embarrassment B．experience C．mess D．failure 40．A．freedom B．safety C．justice D．independence 41．A．copying B．missing C．learning D．ordering 42．A．expanding B．occupying C．deserting D．managing 43．A．visit B．teach C．exercise D．interview44．A．look back on B．keep away from C．catch up with D．hold on to 45．A．image B．worth C．duty D．career五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省宿迁市泗洪县洪翔中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2023~2024学年度第二学期5月份质量检测高二英语（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150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-小题。
每段对话仅读一遍，1. How many questions are there in the exam?A. 20.B. 30.C. 50.2. Which country does the woman think is most suitable for the man’s needs?A. China.B. JapanC. Vietnam3. What does the woman probably do for a living?A. She’s a designerB. She’s a teacher.C. She’s a farmer4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. How to use the best cameras.B. How to get good photos.C. How to use photo software.5. What will the man probably do for the woman?A. Plant trees on her landB. Build a pool in her yard.C. Sell her some vegetables，第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
9067年新人教版高二英语下册月月考试题
高二英语下册5月月考试题第一节：单项填空（共25小题，每小题1分，满分25分）1. He explained it again and again to make himself easier _____.A. understandB. to understandC. understoodD. understanding2. Have you heard of Edison,_____ invented the bulb?A. oneB. one whoC. the oneD. the one who3. There is a garden, _____owner seated under the tree, playing chess with his friend.A. itsB. whoseC. of whichD. his4. --It’s five years since I lived here.--________？A. Where are you living nowB. Are you still living here nowC. Are you used to living here nowD. When will you move5. ---Oh, you are back.. I thought you were in America.--- I ______ in America for five years.A. have studiedB. studiedC. have been studyingD. had studied6. ---He seems to be a teacher.---______. He has been a teacher for 20 years.A. So he doesB. So he isC. So does heD. So is he7. Jasmine was holidaying with her family in a wild life park _____ she was bitten on the leg by a lion.A. whenB. whileC. sinceD. once8. I can see what you mean, even though I don’t _____your point of view.A. argueB. refuseC. rememberD. share9. We each _____ a book to read now, so you need’t buy any.A. hasB. haveC. hadD. having10. ---Tom, do you have something ______?---No.You can have a rest.A. typeB. typedC. to typeD. to be typed11. It will not be long ____you regret what you have doneA. sinceB. beforeC. thatD. when12. It is necessary that he _____at once.A. leaveB. leavesC. will leaveD. left13.-- Mary, put the knife out of the baby’s reach. It may hurt it..--______.A. Couldn’t be betterB. Got itC. I rememberD. Don’t mention it14. While watching TV, .A. the telephone rangB. the telephone was ringingC. the telephone was heard ringD. I heard the phone ringing15.In the exam ,the you are , the mistakes you’ll make.A. carefully; littleB. more carefully, fewerC. more careful; fewerD. more careful; less16.____our earth,or else it will be no longer fit for us to live on.A. ProtectedB. To protectC. ProtectingD. Protect17.You have made a few mistakes in your composition but _____, it’s well written.A. first of allB. on the wholeC. on the other handD. so far18. The theory he stuck to _____ true.A. proveB. provedC. proving D was proved19. Without my glasses, I could’t _____whether that figure on the blackboard was a three or an eight.A. make outB. make upC. make forD. make off20.____-I came back _____he go to bed.A. Hardly had;whenB. No sooner had; thanC. Not until; didD. It was not until;that21.It’s _____world of wonders, _____world where anything can happen.A. a , theB. a ,aC. the , aD. / , /22. The mountain is not valuable ___ it’s high.A.thoughB.asC.becauseD.if23.The question occurred to me _____ we should go to get the car repaired when we were in the forest at that time.A. whenB. whereC. whichD. that24..More than one student ______ for the job of cleaning the toilet .A have appliedB has appliedC was appliedD were applied25. Insurance statistics show that most wives ______ their husbands ,which shows that women have stronger hearts.A loveB surviveC surveyD suspend第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，撑握其大意，然后从26—45各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项I didn’t cry when I learned I was the parent of a mentally disabled child.When Kristi was old enough to 26 school ,we sent her to a kindergarten（幼儿园）. During Kristi’s seco nd year in school ,she faced a very 27 experience. A meeting based on music and PE activities 28 be held in her school.On the day of the program ,Kristi 29 to be sick ,but I insisted that she should take part in the activities.Just 30 I had forced her to go to school ,now I forced myself to go to the 31 .When the performance began ,I knew 32 Kristi had been worried .Her class was divided into relay teams. 33 her limp and slow ,clumsy reactions（反应）,she would surely 34 her team .The performance went surprisingly well , 35 ,until it was time for the sack race（套袋赛跑）.Now each child had to climb into a sack from a standing position ,jump into a goal line ,return and climb out of the sack .I watched Kristi 36 near the end of her line of players ,looking sad .But as Kristi’s turn came ,a (n) 37 took place in her team .The tallest boy in the line stepped behind Kristi and placed his hands on her waist .Two other boys stood a little ahead of her. 38 the player in front of Kristi stepped from the sack ,those two boys grabbed the sack and held it 39 while the tall boy lifted Kristi and 40 her nearly into it .A girl in front of Kristi took her hand and supported her until Kristi 41 her balance .Then 42 she jumped ,smiling and proud .Among the 43 of teachers ,schoolmates and parents ,I crept off by myself to thank God for the 44 ,understanding people in life who make it 45 for my disabled daughter to be like her fellow human beings.Then I finally cried.26．A．take part in B．join C．attend D．visit27．A．painful B. wonderful C. interesting D．colourful28．A．should B．would C.could D．might29．A．determined B．seemed C.proved D．pretended30．A．as B．while C．when D．then31．A．scene B．program C.sight D．party32．A．how B．where C.why D．what33．A．Except B．Beyond C.Through D．With34．A．hold up B．put off C.turn out D．keep off35．A．yet B．anyway C．though D．indeed36．A．standing B．lyin C．laughing D．preparing37．A．accident B．change C．fight D．discussion38．A．At once B．As long as C.the moment D．Now that39．A．closed B．tight C．high D．open40．A．threw B．dropped C．drove D．rescued41．A．gained B．accepted C．lost D．affected42．A．off B．over C．around D．down43．A．experiences B．activities C．cheers D．prizes44．A．warm B．independent C．fortunate D．lucky45．A．difficult B．unusual C．different D．possible第三节：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。
2022-2023学年广州市执信中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年广州市执信中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题1. I feel it is you as well as your wife that ______ for your son's bad performance at school.A．are to blame B．is to be blamedC．are to be blamed D．is to blame2. I to make an apology to you earlier, but failed, because you meeting me since we last .A．was intending; have avoided; quarreled B．intend; had avoided; have quarreledC．intended; avoided; have quarreled D．had intended; have been avoiding;quarreled3. is strongly recommended is that we should never trust such people always over-praise you to your face.A．It; which B．As; that C．What; as D．It; who4. He left a job in the city to farming.A．take over B．take down C．take up D．take in5. It is so wet there that the trees are extremely tall, some ________ over 90 meters.A．measured B．measuring C．measures D．is measured6. I was told that there were about 50 foreign students Chinese in the school, most were from Germany.A．studying; of whom B．study; of whomC．studying; of them D．study; of them7. The outbreak of the pandemic led to thousands of people to hospital for treatment, the world to be in deep sorrow.A．sent; which caused B．were sent; causedC．sending; having caused D．being sent; causing8. If to very loud music every day, young people may risk going deaf.A．exposure B．exposed C．exposing D．being exposed 9. The board considered it urgent that these invitations to the mail first thing tomorrow morning.A．be attached B．must be attachedC．should have been attached D．would be attached10. Mary’s description of the party was so vivid that I felt as if I there.A．was B．would have been C．would be D．had been11. Which of the following is grammatically CORRECT?A．Down did the vase fall, breaking into pieces.B．On top of the mountain can be seen a monument clearly.C．So naughty a boy he is that he has been labeled as a trouble maker.D．Not until then had he realized the importance of obeying the traffic rules.12. Hardly ________ the school gate when the bell ________ to ring.A．I had reached, had begun B．I reached, beganC．had I reached, began D．did I reach,had begun13. Throughout the world, museums allow people to explore new cultures and topics through their collections and exhibitions. Check out this comprehensive list of the best museums and galleries throughout the world with one-of-a-kind displays that educate and inspire.Musée D'Orsay in ParisThe Musée D'Orsay, once a railway station, houses an internationally famous collection of Impressionist art and other Western pieces from 1848 and 1914. Started in 1986, the white limestone walls are now home to some of the most notable artworks in France, like sculptures by Auguste Rodin and paintings by Paul Gauguin.Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape TownWith the help of design firm Heatherwick Studio, the once century-old grain silo (谷粮仓) in the heart of Cape Town transformed into a museum which hosts international events and exhibitions to provide an intercultural look into the world of African art. Works from revolutionary artists such as Kudzanai Chiurai of Zimbabwe and Wangechi Mutu of Kenya decorate the nine floors of the museum.Bangkok National MuseumThe first national museum in Thailand, whose structures can date back to 1782, when they served as the palace of Prince Wang Na. Nearly 100 years later, the grounds were transformed into a museum with three differently themed galleries: a Thai History Gallery, an Archaeological and Art History collection, and a Decorative Arts and Ethnological Collection.The National Palace Museum in TaipeiThe National Palace Museum included artwork from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The permanent collection features nearly 700,000 pieces of imperial artifacts and includes calligraphic works by Tang Yin.Click here for more information about this list.1. If you take interest in Chinese traditional culture, which museum may you visit?A．Musée D'Orsay in Paris. B．Bangkok National Museum.C．The National Palace Museum in Taipei. D．Zeitz Museum of Contemporary ArtAfrica in Cape Town.2. What do the first three museums have in common?A．All used to have other uses. B．All are more than 100 years old.C．All are redesigned by architects. D．All contain works by Western artists.3. From which is the text probably taken?A．A travel brochure. B．A local newspaper.C．A cultural website. D．A business magazine.14. As a child, I was proud of my southern origin. My own voice reflected my family’s past and present-part northern Mississippi, part Tennessee, all southern. There was no sound I loved more than my grandmother’s accent: thick, sweet, warm.While growing up, I began to realize outside of our region, southerners were often dismissed as uncultured and ignorant. I was ready to leave behind my tiny town in West Tennessee, starting anew life and jumping at big chances in some far-off cities. In t hat embarrassing space between “teen” and “adult”, my accent was a symbol of everything I thought I hated about my life in the rural South.I feared it would disqualify me from being a noted magazine writer. I would have to talk less “country”. So I killed a piece of myself. I’m ashamed of it, but I’m more ashamed that I tried to kill that part of someone else-change Emily’s accent.I met Emily in college. She was determined to work for the student newspaper, which was where I spent most of my waking hours, and we became friends. She, unlike me, accepted her roots. Early in our friendship, her mother asked where I was from, assuming it was somewhere up north. Then I felt my efforts paid off and even wanted to ignore the mistake.Emily is two years younger and she cared about my opinion. I advised her to be more like me and hide her signature Manchester accent. I stressed that throughout our college years, often by making fun of her vowel (元音) sounds. I told myself I was helping her achieve her dream of working as a reporter. Now, I see that it was actually about justifying my hiding part of myself.Grandma Carolyn used to tell me, “Girl, don’t forget where you come from.” Now I truly understand that. Many things have faded from memory, but this sticks in my mind with uncomfortable clarity. Now that I am grown and have left the South, it’s important to me.1. What made the author want to leave her hometown?A．Appeal of convenience in cities.B．Her dream of becoming a writer.C．Outside prejudice against southerners.D．Her desire for the northern accent.2. How did the author feel about the mistake of Emily’s mother?A．Upset. B．Pleased. C．Ashamed. D．Surprised.3. Why on earth did the author try to change Emily’s accent?A．To prove herself right. B．To help Emily be a reporter.C．To make herself influential. D．To protect Emily’s self-dignity.4. What message does the text want to convey?A．Stay true to your roots. B．Never do things by halves.C．Hold on to your dreams. D．Never judge a person by his accent.15. Scientists have solved a puzzle about modern humans, after research showed that a famous skull of a human ancestor found in South Africa is a million years older than experts thought. This discovery has changed what we know of human history.The sku ll, which scientists have named “Mrs Ples”, is from an ape-like human relative from a species called Australopithecus africanus (南方古猿). It was found near Johannesburg in 1947 and, based on evidence from its surroundings, was thought to be between 2. 1 and 2. 6 million years old. This puzzled scientists, because although Mrs Ples looks like a possible early ancestor of early humans, the first true humans had already evolved by the time she apparently lived. For this reason, scientists had decided that Australopithecus afarensis, a similar species from East Africa that lived about 3.5 million years ago, was our most likely ancestor instead.To get a more accurate age for Mrs Ples, a team led by Professor Darryl Granger of Purdue University in Indiana, US, used a new method to date the sandy rocks where the skull lay. They measured the amount of certain chemicals in rocks, which form at a steady rate when they are exposed to cosmic rays (宇宙射线) on Earth’s surface. Once rocks are buried, these chemicals stop forming and slowly disappear;the surviving amount reveals how much time has passed since the rock (or bones) were on the surface.The new study shows that Mrs Ples and other australopithecine bones nearby are between 3.4 and 3.7 million years old. This means they lived at the same time as their East African relatives, so that either group could have given rise to modern humans. However, team member Dr Laurent Bruxelles pointed out that over millions of years, at only 2,500 miles away, these groups had plenty of time to travel and to breed with each other. In other words, the groups could quite easily have met, had children together and both been part of the history of modern humans.1. What can we learn about Mrs Ples from the first two paragraphs?A．It is a skull found in East Africa.B．It is the most possible ancestor of humans.C．It is a million years older than scientists expected.D．It is proved to live between 2.1 and 2.6 million years ago.2. How did scientists get the accurate age of “Mrs Ples”?A．By studying the effect of cosmic rays.B．By calculating the forming rate of chemicals.C．By locating the sandy rocks where the skull lay.D．By measuring the surviving amount of chemicals.3. What can we infer from the new study?A．Modern humans came into being in East Africa.B．Mrs Ples travelled and had children with East African relatives.C．The history of modern humans might begin 3.5 million years ago.D．Ape-like species from Africa could have interacted with each other.4. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?A．Historical Puzzle Unsolved B．Ancestor Mystery SolvedC．Mrs Ples: The Earliest Human Being D．Mrs Ples: A Famous Skull16. Poison frogs across Central and South America display some of the brightest colors in the animal kingdom. The way such creatures evolved to be just colorful enough to signal their toxic (有毒的) defense-but not so colorful that they become vulnerable to predators (捕食者) — has long been a grey area for scientists. Initially, predators would not have known that bright colors signal toxicity, and therefore would have eaten, and then become ill-these easily-spotted few members of a species with the colorful mutation (突变). In theory, this should make it virtually impossible for the aposematic (防护色的) pioneers to pass on their genes to their offspring, allowing for the mutation to take hold in the population.To get to the bottom of this dilemma, Karl Loeffler Henry, a researcher at Carleton University launched the new study. Loeffler Henry’s team pored over data from the family trees of 1,100 species of frogs, newts and salamanders, and categorized them into one of five groups. On one end of range are the creatures with bright blues, yellows and reds. On the other are species that blend in perfectly with their surroundings. Between these poles, the scientists place species with camouflaged (伪装的) tops and colorful bottoms in various degrees. These tend to display their dramatic halves only when trying to defend themselves from predators.The team used nine different computer models to test the potential evolutionary routes the species in the bright aposematic group might have taken to evolve this way. In the end, the researchers realized that they all kind of followed a similar pattern, evolving from species in the middle of that range, those whose colors are hidden unless in danger.There have also been other theories proposed, but this new theory presents a mechanism that is likely to play a role in the evolution of anti-predator defense in various prey groups and a wide range of different predators. Possibly, it might inspire the exploration of evolution of warning coloration in other animal groups as well.1. What remained unclear to scientists in the past?A．How the proper shades of the colors are evolved.B．How these creatures signal their toxic defence.C．Which colors are better at scaring predators away.D．Which creatures are at higher risk of being eaten.2. What do the underlined words “this dilemma” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．The predators clearly knew about the toxicity but still feed on them.B．The first colorful members have bright colors but can avoid predators.C．The first colorful members were eaten but the mutation was passed on.D．The predators became seriously ill but their population continued to boom.3. What do we know about the new study?A．The colors of all those species were either bright or grey.B．The aposematic group evolved by following nine routes.C．The researchers observed these different species in the wild.D．The origin of the evolution turned out to be the hidden colors.4. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．Other theories of the evolution. B．Other animals’ evolutio n routes.C．The drawbacks of the study. D．The significance of the study.17. I have been lucky enough to be right next to dolphins playing in perfect surf, using the power of the waves to travel even faster than they normally swim. 1 Though I can’t swim like a dolphin, I can experience this same fun when bodysurfing.Bodysurfing involves riding on a wave with no help from any buoyant device such as a surfboard, which makes it the “purest” form of surfing. 2Nevertheless, it is more enjoyable-and safer if you use flippers (large flat rubber shoes). This is because they enable you to swim faster, and so catch waves and surf along them more easily. A wetsuit is also advisable unless you are bodysurfing in tropical seas. Another aid is a handboard, a mini-surf board about the size of an iron, held in one hand to generate more speed along the wave. 3To catch a wave, swim to where the waves break and as one approaches, start swimming towards the beach. 4 If you do it correctly, you will feel the wave lifting you and pushing you forwards. Then try and cut along the surface of the wave.5 However, it does have its own unofficial world championship-the Pipeline Bodysurfing Classic held each year at the legendary Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. Local bodysurfers compete againstathletes from places such as Australia, Brazil, Japan or France, in terrifying walls of water above the razor-sharp coral reef. Famous bodyboarder Mike Stewart has won the event no fewer than 12 times, and Kelly Slater, the greatest surfer in history has also competed.For me no other sport is as much fun as bodysurfing. There’s a good reason why dolphins choose not to use surfboards!18. I woke up with only one thing on my mind: what to wear. A billion thoughts ________ through my brain as wooden hangers moved back and forth. It was my first day of high school in a new state.It wasn’t insecurity that ________ me to madness but the fact that this was my third time being the new kid. But this time dad’s company ________ my starting and finishing high school in the same place.I emerged proudly in a patterned dress after riding (扫荡) my closet. I felt just as ________ as I stepped off the bus. But my jaw ________ to the floor when I found Mrs. Hutfilz, my English teacher, wearing the same dress as I did. I kept my head down and tiptoed to my seat, but the first day meant ________ in front of the class, and ________ it was my turn. I made it through my minute speech, until Hutfilz stood up, ________ adding she liked my style. All the anxiety that had accumulated surprisingly ________. My smile ________ as I giggled with my peers. After class, I shared with Mrs. Hutfilz my previous understanding about coming into a new school and state. I was relieved to make a humorous and genuine ________ with my teacher in the coming days.This incident ________ me that these are the times to have fun, and make memories, not stress about the unimportant details. Looking back, the ten minutes I spent ________ my speech were really not worth it. ________ my first period of high school may not have gone exactly the way I thought it would, Mrs. Hutfilz’s great sense of ________ certainly made the day unforgettable in the best way.1.A．raced B．broke C．forced D．crashed2.A．related B．attracted C．drove D．switched3.A．ensured B．admitted C．reflected D．deserved4.A．nervous B．doubtful C．competent D．confident5.A．dropped B．cracked C．broke D．burst6.A．introductions B．performances C．lectures D．debates7.A．on occasion B．soon enough C．no wonder D．in fact8.A．casually B．seriously C．honestly D．jokingly9.A．held up B．melted away C．passed down D．carried on10.A．froze B．faded C．grew D．formed11.A．connection B．adjustment C．commitment D．negotiation 12.A．advocated B．persuaded C．informed D．reminded13.A．doubting B．fearing C．withdrawing D．regretting14.A．Until B．Since C．While D．If15.A．duty B．honor C．gratitude D．style19. He d_________(to say sth. officially or publicly) that he would put humans on Mars in less thana decade. (根据英文提示单词拼写)20. Their solutions need j_________(involving two or more people together) efforts of the public and private sectors. (根据英文提示单词拼写)21. During peak hours, you can hear the horns of taxis b_________(to make a loud unpleasant noise) all over the city. (根据英文提示单词拼写)22. We believe he is a man of i_________(the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles), and trust his words completely. (根据英文提示单词拼写)23. Mr Smith is strict, but always s_________(honest and open) and fair. (根据英文提示单词拼写)24. Peacekeeping soldiers had_________(temporary) closed the border between the two countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)25. Accidents on that highway are happening with increasing ________ (frequent). (所给词的适当形式填空）26. Organize your goals based on two criteria — the degree of_________ (urge) and importance. (所给词的适当形式填空)27. The 26 th Shenzhen Universiade (大运会) was_________ (grand) opened on August12 th. (所给词的适当形式填空)28. Art experts have appealed for the_________(suspend) of plans to restore one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most celebrated paintings. (所给词的适当形式填空)29. The raid was all over in three minutes, for the men_________(爬行) into the car and it soon disappeared in the darkness. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)30. Thailand is a_________(首要的；最著名的) holiday destination, attracting tourists from all over the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)31. It is impossible to_________ (预测，推测) what influence he had on her life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)32. Children have a remarkable_________(能力) to learn languages. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)33. This model is technically_________ (更好的；占优势的) to its competitors. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)34. She is ________________(深情地凝视着) her newborn baby. (根据汉语提示完成句子)35. ________________(追赶) the bus, she dropped her phone and it shattered on the ground. (根据汉语提示完成句子)36. He decided to quit stealing and start a small business to________________(正当地谋生). (根据汉语提示完成句子)37. Wh en she saw her daughter’s report card, she________________(眉开眼笑). (根据汉语提示完成句子)38. The thief________________(侥幸逃脱) the diamond necklace from the jewelry store last night. (根据汉语提示完成句子)39. The durability of the new material________________(检测；测试) in various weather conditions in the last few months. (根据汉语提示完成句子)40. She decided to switch to Chinese literature after________________(主修) chemistry for two years. (根据汉语提示完成句子)41. I was about to tell you that I________________(将和……约定) my dentist at 9 o’clock tomorrow. (根据汉语提示完成句子)42. Potatoes________________(土生土长) Europe, but are often mistaken for coming from South America. (根据汉语提示完成句子)43. But for the help of the kind policeman, we wouldn’t________________(找到……的路) to the hotel in the foreign city. (根据汉语提示完成句子)44. 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。
四川省成都成飞中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
四川省成都成飞中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Maybe the year of 2022 wasn’t that bad. At least we got some great stories, right? Here are the top 4 of Amazon’s best-selling books of 2022.# 1 A Promised Land by Barack ObamaPublisher: Crown (November 17, 2022)Hardcover: 768 pagesPrice: $ 45.00$ 23.96 (47% off)I miss Barack Obama so much and I know it’s not just me. The former president tells us his life story, spanning all the way from his childhood to his presidency. You can place this on the shelf next to Michelle Obama’s Becoming and feel intellectual as hell.# 2 The Return by Nicholas SparksPublisher: Grand Central Publishing (September 29, 2022)Hardcover: 368 pagesPrice: $ 28.00$ 14. 00 (50% off)I may or may not ugly cry to every Nicholas Sparks book. Don’t judge! This one follows an injured Navy doctor, who moves back to North Carolina. His story becomes complicated when he meets a teenage girl who may shed light on his past.#3 Untamed by Glennon DoylePublisher: The Dial Press; Later Printing edition (March10, 2022)Hardcover: 352 pagesPrice: $ 24. 00$ 13. 44 (44% off)If you haven’t heard of this book, then you probably don’t go on social media. Glennon Doyle’s memoir blew up on Instagram and beyond this year because it’s packed with super relevant wisdom and relatable moments of honesty.# 4 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsPublisher: Scholastic Press (May 19, 2022)Hardcover: 528 pagesPrice: $ 30$ 18 (40% off)Calling all Hunger Games fans! If three books weren’t enough for you, then you need to get your hands on Suzanne Collins’ latest novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as soon as possible. It is nearly impossible for you to put it down because it’s incredibly exciting and thought-provoking.If you are interested in these books, please visit the website: https: //www. amazon. com. 1．If you prefer books with the biggest discount rate, which one will you probably buy?A．A Promised Land.B．The Return.C．Untamed.D．The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. 2．Which author was a big hit on social media last year according to the passage?A．Suzanne Collins.B．Nicholas Sparks.C．Glennon Doyle.D．Barack Obama.3．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To advertise several Amazon’s best-sellers of 2022.B．To introduce best-selling books in 2022 in the US.C．To encourage people to buy books published in 2022.D．To offer some advice on how to choose books of 2022.Terri Bolton is a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it-yourself). Skilled at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day’s work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: “I’m sure I wasn’t much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and it was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills.”Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: “I’ve moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it’s been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I’vemoved out.”With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifths wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.4．Which is closest in meaning to “a dab hand” in paragraph 1?A．An artist.B．A winner.C．A specialist.D．A pioneer. 5．Why did Terri’s grandfather give her £5 a day?A．For a birthday gift.B．As a treat for her work.C．To support her DIY projects.D．To encourage her to take up a hobby. 6．How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A．By making it look like before.B．By furnishing it herself.C．By splitting the rent with a roommate.D．By cancelling the rental agreement. 7．What trend in DIY does the research show?A．It is becoming more costly.B．It is getting more time-consuming.C．It is turning into a seasonal industry.D．It is gaining popularity among females.Starting next year, many Japanese singles might have a higher possibility of finding their dream partner — through government-aided AI matchmaking (婚介) services.The Japanese government will fund local authorities 2 billion yen (about 126 million yuan) to boost the birth rate. Part of the fund will be used to support projects that use AI to pair people up. Although there are some existing matchmaking systems, which consider criteria such as income and age, the more advanced AI system will also take into account factors like hobbies and values.Japan has one of the world’s lowest birth rates. The number of babies born in Japan in 2019 fell below 865, 000 — the lowest record since 1899, according to the BBC．As a major reason for the aging population, the fast-greying nation has long been searching for ways to improve the situation. Boosting the use of AI tech is one of its latest efforts.An aging population is not just a problem in Japan. Globally, mankind is growing in number and age. According to the United Nations, the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050. While by 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65. In China, by 2050, the number is expected to increase to 500 million, making China one of the world’s most aged societies.China has taken measures to deal with the aging population.China loosened its family planning policy in 2015 to allow all couples to have two children. The government has also been improving the elderly care system. By June 2020, China had220,000 nursing institutions, with over 7.9 million beds, among which 50 percent are private, according to China Daily.To take care of so many elderly people, last year Japan introduced robots to help. For example, cleaning robots can wash dishes, prepare simple meals or tidy up elderly people’s homes. Communication robots can chat with elderly people and remind them of their daily routine. “These robots are wonderful,” Kazuko Yamada, 84, told Reuters after having an exercise lesson with a robot.8．What might be the unique advantage of matchmaking systems using AI?A．They can increase the birth rate.B．They help to find partners with values.C．They provide richer and younger matches.D．They assess more aspects to pair people up.9．What does the underlined word “its” refer to in Paragraph 3?A．The country’s.B．The situation’s.C．The birth rate’s.D．The matchmaking system’s.10．How does the author show the seriousness of the aging population problems?A．By making comparisons.B．By giving definitions.C．By listing figures.D．By using others’ words.11．What’s the best title of the passage?A．Promoting matchmaking services B．Facing the fact of aging nationsC．Using robots to help the elderly D．Addressing issues of fast greyingMen aren’t typically known for their shopping power. As the “She economy” became a buzz phrase in business magazines, the ever-expanding Chinese female middle class has been eagerly pursued by consumer brands from cosmetics to electronics. For some companies, that means there is a huge missed opportunity in the male market, especially given the fast-rising living standards across the most populous country on the earth and a male population that’s increasingly longing for a better quality of life.Those instincts appear to be largely on point, according to the latest report on male consumption trends conducted by Suning Institute of Finance. The author of the report, the institute’s Senior Researcher Fu Yifu, concluded the male-oriented (男性导向的) market in China has great potential after observing three specific shopping habits of Chinese men in recent years: widened category, improved awareness and increased online consumption.These trends are particularly noticeable in the country’s tech-adapted Millennial and Gen-Z populations, who have warmly embraced some special-interest consumer culture in other parts of the world through the Internet, such as the sneakerhead subculture, as a way to express their individuality. More importantly, many are willing to spend a fortune on it.Also, nowadays, many Chinese men are definitely looking to lead more refined lives. The desire for “refined lives” has been channeled strongly through the pursuance of a more polished look-lighter skin, longer eyelashes and bigger eyes. These features are widely considered to be desirable traits for modern Chinese men.JACB, which stands for “just a cool brand”, is one of the Chinese start-ups looking to capitalize on men’s increasing desire for a finer appearance. While most male cosmetic products today still focus on fixing skin problems such as acne (粉刺), JACB is pioneering the “men makeup” category with products such as BB cream for men. And the company mainly targets men in their 20s and early 30s, as they are more accepting of the new trends.“The individual’s awakening in consumption has helped drive the men-oriented market to new heights that we are seeing today,” Fu said. “Chinese men have learned to buy skincare products, expensive suits, watches and luxury cars as a way to show their personal abilities.”12．What may have given chance to the male market?A．Men desire to have a better quality of life.B．Men spend more time on consumption.C．Men expect to raise their living standards.D．Men pursue some consumer brands.13．What might be the characteristic of the Gen-Z populations?A．They are addicted to the Internet.B．They are eager to spend a fortune.C．They are reluctant to express themselves.D．They are keen on some consumer culture. 14．What does the underlined word “refined” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Educated.B．Precise.C．Elegant.D．Polite.15．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．The awakening of individual consumption.B．The rise of male-oriented economy.C．The potential of special-interest culture.D．The desire for a finer appearance.Global average temperature has increased by 1℃ over the past century due to climate change, making heat waves more frequent and intense than those from any other point in recorded history. 16 A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found global warming responsible for 37 percent of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2022.The following is what happens if you’re the next to be killed. First, your brain sends a series of messages to your sweat glands telling them to increase sweat production. Then your heart starts beating faster to pump blood to the skin while blood flow is directed away from important organs (器官) like your liver, kidneys and gut. 17If heat stroke occurs, your body might get hot and direct so much oxygen-rich blood to the skin that it suffocates (把……闷死) vital internal organs. If your body fails to cool you down, its internal temperature might start to climb from a normal level to about 104 degrees. At that temperature, your brain becomes affected. 18 Before long, you might lose consciousness. Your brain might begin to swell.While you struggle to stay awake and avoid dizzying confusion, the excessive internal heat is damaging your gut, consequently causing an inflammatory (发炎的) response. 19 That’s just part of what we know about how extreme heat kills you. 20 A lot of what we know comes from studies on animal models, like mice and rats, or from examinations of people dying of heat stroke.A．As the heat rises quickly, so does the death number.B．That’s because we can’t study it in humans in the laboratory.C．As temperatures increase ever higher, that figure may well rise.D．You may feel it start as a dull headache.E．Surviving the organ failure might require an emergency transplant.F．Sometimes that alone is enough to create problems for a weak or aging heart.G．Left untreated, what follows is a flood of organ failure that leads to your death.二、完形填空Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography. 10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a 21 eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed (被诊断) with autism at the age of 3, Morgan has had a hard time 22 with others.23 these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that24 others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to 25 the art of nature photography.Not 26 with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. 27 , he donates ten percent of his 28 to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.However, his motivation for photography 29 financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he 30 with others. His work has gained 31 , with one of his photos picked by National Geographic for 32 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his saving grace (体面) because it gets people to look 33 his issues. “He’s going to make his 34 ,” his mother said.Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our 35 and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently.21．A．strange B．typical C．unique D．normal 22．A．fighting B．interacting C．agreeing D．competing 23．A．Without B．For C．From D．Despite 24．A．escape B．hit C．touch D．please 25．A．admire B．explore C．change D．promote26．A．amused B．familiar C．content D．bored 27．A．Remarkably B．Undoubtedly C．Accidentally D．Fortunately 28．A．salaries B．profits C．budgets D．expenses 29．A．results in B．arises from C．goes beyond D．consists of 30．A．recalls B．imagines C．expects D．encounters 31．A．recognition B．advantage C．strength D．power 32．A．examination B．display C．investigation D．trade33．A．for B．up C．into D．past 34．A．decision B．living C．way D．fortune 35．A．principle B．intelligence C．emotions D．limits三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省南通市如皋市2022-2023学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
江苏省南通市如皋市2022-2023学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解When the May bank holiday weekend is around the corner, you may be finding yourself thinking of ideas to keep the kids entertained or simply to make the most of the extra day. Luckily, we’ve got you a guide to some of the top things to do in the UK this weekend. Climb The 02The 02 is a multi-purpose indoor arena (体育馆) in London. One of its great attractions is the world-famous roof. You can take an amazing outdoor climb over it. Upon reaching the top, climbers will be rewarded with amazing 360-degree views across the city. You can choose from daytime, sunset or twilight climbs. Reserve your seats before availability as they are limited.Search for a National Trust siteThe National Trust is a charity and membership organization. Although its focus may vary by region, the basic role is to preserve historically significant items and areas of natural beauty. Exploring new National Trust sites can be a fun way to do something different, whether they’re attractive gardens or ancient forests. To give you a helping hand, the National Trust actually has a guide that collects the best events to enjoy in spring.Explore the soul of MadridMadrí Excepcional, the Mediterranean-style beer, will serve up the soul of Madrid in London this bank holiday weekend, in celebration of the food, art, and music to be found in both the Spanish and English capitals. London Bridge’s Vinegar Yard will play host to the special event including performances by famous singers, and original artwork that will be a feast for the eyes.Go and see a West End showWanting a trip to London’s West End to catch a show? There are impressive performances on at the moment including Frozen, Mamma Mia! Back to the Future, Come from Away and other musical films. Tickets for these great performances have theatre deals and discounts.1．What should tourists do to visit The 02?A．Take an outdoor climb.B．Leave the roof at sunset.C．Book tickets in advance.D．Limit your visiting time.2．What is special about the National Trust?A．It is a profitable organization.B．It holds different events at a fixed place.C．It is famous for its garden and forest scenery.D．It aims to protect natural and cultural heritage.3．What do the last two activities have in common?A．Famous artists are invited.B．Amazing music is offered.C．Snacks are served for free.D．Visitors are given a discount.When I was seven, the television in my home broke. My parents decided not to replace it. At the time I felt this was terrible, but now I know that it was, in fact, quite the opposite. Without nightly television shows to gnaw away at (吞噬) my time, I started to read. I found myself drawn into worlds far richer than any television could convey: Narnia, Middle-earth, Earthsea, Redwall, Hogwarts. Every evening I experienced new adventures together with book characters.As I grew older, I found one of the best ways to feed my desire for adventure was through travel. In 2007, I travelled to a place where people’s life was completely different from mine. There I saw children sleep under tarps (防水油布) and struggle to find a bite to eat. Many of them went shoeless. I also saw older children care for their younger sisters and brothers, and that neighbors were selfless with their limited resources, sharing food and water for showering.My experience with the children stayed with me long after I returned home. It forever changed the way I examined the world and eventually inspired the storyline of one of The Walled City’s characters, Jin Ling — a homeless girl who sleeps under a tarp and sacrifices everything to search for her lost sister. There are similar things that tie us all together and go beyond language and culture. No mater where you go - in this world, or inside the world of fiction you’ll find that al people share some of the deepest experiences: suffering and love, desperation and hope. Reading books and travelling to faraway places opened my eyes to this reality, and writing helped me make sense of it. It’s my hope that The Walled City will begin this cycle anew. That somewhere, a reader will shut my book with a hunger in their heart, andstart a passport stamp collection of their own.4．What does the author mainly tell us in paragraph 1?A．His favorite work of fiction.B．An unforgettable experience.C．Why he seldom watched TV.D．How he fell in love with reading.5．What do we know about the place mentioned in paragraph 2?A．It lacked water due to droughts.B．It was full of love and kindness.C．It was not suitable for adventure.D．It offered kids a carefree childhood.6．What did the author do after he returned home?A．He worked on a book.B．He helped a homeless girl.C．He studied literature about the place.D．He decided to travel around the world.7．What does the underlined phrase “this reality” in the last paragraph refer to?A．Language and culture.B．The world of fiction.C．People’s similar experiences.D．Reading and traveling.Companies use more and more data to improve how artificial intelligence (AI) recognizes images, learns languages and carries out other complex tasks. However, unlike the human brain, when AI learns something new, it tends to forget information it’s already learned. A recent study wants to find out a way to help AI take in new data like the human brain, helping Al keep learning over time.“Our brains can continuously learn throughout our lives. We’ve created an artificial platform for machines to learn throughout their lives,” said Shriram Ramanathan, a professor at Purdue University.Unlike the human brain, which constantly forms new connections between nerve cells to enable learning, the circuits (线路) on a computer chip don’t change. A circuit that a machine has been using for years isn’t any different from the circuit that was originally built for the machine in a factory. “If we want to build a computer or a machine that is inspired by thebrain, we must make it have the ability to continuously program,” Ramanathan said.In their study, Ramanathan and his team built a new piece of hardware that can be reprogrammed on demand. The hardware is a small device made of a special material, which is very sensitive to hydrogen. Applying electrical pulses (电子脉冲) at different voltages (电压) allows the device to shake a concentration of hydrogen ions (离子) in matter of nanoseconds (a unit for measuring time), creating states that the researchers found could be mapped out to correspond to functions of the brain. When the device has more hydrogen near its center, it can act as a single nerve cell. With less hydrogen at that location, the device serves as a synapse (突触), a connection between nerve cells, which is what the brain uses to store memory in complex neural circuits.Through experiments, the researchers showed that the internal physics of this device creates a dynamic structure for an artificial neural network. As new problems are presented, a dynamic network can “pick and choose” circuits that are the fittest to address problems.The researchers are working to demonstrate these concepts on large-scale test chips that would be used to build a brain-inspired computer.8．What is the purpose of the new study?A．To help AI cope with complex tasks.B．To help AI work like the human brain.C．To enable AI to follow the instructions better.D．To find ways to explore human’s learning ability.9．What mainly influences Al’s learning ability?A．Its changing connection.B．Its limited storage capacity.C．Its fixed chip circuit.D．Its random data input.10．What is mainly talked about in the forth paragraph?A．The feature of the device.B．The difficulties of the study.C．The influence of the hardware.D．The background of the research. 11．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To introduce a new advance in AI.B．To show the promising future of AI.C．To explore the mystery of human brains.D．To explain the limitations of current computer systems.The streets of London are infamously colorful, and even more so now that some local authorities have decided to dress up pedestrian crossings in colors or other equally bright designs. Some of these “colorful crossings” are created by councils around the UK with more than just aesthetics (美学) in mind, focusing instead on preventing pedestrian casualties (伤亡人员).Two cities in England that have just finished a pilot experiment are Liverpool and Hull. Before the experiment, the former had 99 adult pedestrian deaths or serious injuries per 100,000 people in 2019, making it the worst place in the UK that year, while in Hull 44 pedestrian casualties per 100,000 people were recorded.“We call these colorful crossings a push because in an urban environment, pedestrians have a choice about where they cross the road,” says Dr. Holly Hope Smith, the consultant working on the two trials. “We’re trying to enhance a crossing that’s already there so that people are more likely to use it”While Dr. Holy Hope Smith said that there had been little in terms of international research into colorful crossings, in 2004, research from Australian academics concluded that colored surfaces of crossings had a positive effect on pedestrian safety with regard to the number of crashes and the severity of injuries suffered by pedestrians. They recommended that they be applied in “busy” and “complex” pedestrian environments. More recently, a 2017 report by Better Bankside about artwork employed at crossings in London’s Southwark Street said, “Our work did make respondents use the crossing more, and 68% told us that the artwork made them experience more pleasure.”Yet, bright colors aren’t for everyone. People suffering from autism (自闭症) have raised concerns over the nature of having several colors on a road, while guide dog owners have reported their assistance dogs being confused by the new road designs. “Colorful crossings can be really misleading for people with low vision and their guide dogs,” says Dr. Amy Kavanagh, a blind activist and campaigner. But Hope Smith doesn’t agree. “These crossings are placed to enhance existing pedestrian crossings. All the signals that are there for visually disadvantaged road users remain — the touch sensors, the audio signal for when the crossing is on — we haven’t touched them,” he says.12．What do the figures in paragraph 2 show?A．Liverpool and Hull should try to improve their traffic system.B．The populations of Liverpool and Hull had a significant decline.C．Pedestrians in Liverpool and Hull suffered from road accidents.D．The experiment in Liverpool and Hull was limited by many factors.13．What does Dr. Holly Hope Smith try to do using colorful crossings?A．To comfort people suffering from autism.B．To offer pedestrians more traveling choices.C．To arouse people’s traffic safety awareness.D．To encourage people to use crossings more.14．What can we learn about colorful crossings around the UK?A．They have met with conflicting opinions.B．They have been supported by dog owners.C．They need to be improved further by designers.D．They have effectively reduced pedestrian casualties.15．What is the best title for the text?A．Can colorful crossings give us more pleasure?B．Will colorful crossings make our streets safer?C．Why are colorful crossings used around the UK?D．How can colorful crossings influence pedestrians?二、七选五But most have at least a high school diploma and, in many cases, they have a college degree in literature or a related field. For professional book reviewers, an English or writing degree is also a popular choice.It generally takes much patience to become a book reviewer. 17 . Read as many book reviews as possible to get an idea of the tone and content of the reviews. And remember book reviews are a little different from book critiques. They are traditionally less formal compared with book critiques.If you want to become a book reviewer, it’s necessary to determine what type of book you wish to review. Most book reviewers specialize in one specific type. 18 Whichever type you want to review, you should truly enjoy reading it and be relatively knowledgeable about common themes and plot methods.19 Even if the reviews are never published, it’s important to have samples. Most editors won’t hire a reviewer without any sample pieces. It may be easier to start writing for a university newspaper or a local newspaper while you’re still in college. Another option is to write reviews and post them on a blog. Thus, you prepare yourself for becoming a book reviewer.Most book reviewers are freelance (自由撰稿的) writers who are paid per piece. 20 In exchange, they will receive free books to review, sometimes ahead of their publication dates. It can be difficult to get started, as with any freelance writing career, but for someone who enjoys reading and writing about books, it is an excellent choice.A．And the salary can be high.B．And there are no specific educational requirements.C．Some simply write book reviews on a voluntary basis.D．Interestingly, there are different types of book reviewers.E．It can be popular fiction, historical fiction or anything else.F．It’s impossible to become a reviewer without writing some reviews.G．And it’s important to learn much about book reviewing ahead of time.三、完形填空It was a dream born in fire. Andrea Peterson was 5 when she and her mother were“I’ll be fine,” she told him. At 61, she went on an ambulance ride-along. It turned out to be a life-and-death situation, and Peterson felt that 29 childhood calling. She 30 her emergency medical technician license and responded to fire calls with the ambulance. She found that her years of tending to Dennis had 31 her for dealing with the variety of hurts and ills carried in her rig.After a year, she told her boss she wanted to be a firefighter. The fact that everyone else in her training unit was between 18 and 21 didn’t 32 her. She passed the written test, she cleared the physical and, 33 , that little girl’s dream became a reality.Peterson is 34 . She knows that the window on her physical abilities won’t stay open forever. Still, “I worry a little when I get too old...I did get my 35 .”21．A．beyond B．below C．outside D．above 22．A．ambition B．friendship C．memory D．fortune 23．A．awed B．comforted C．suspected D．laughed 24．A．firefighter B．astronaut C．lawyer D．professor 25．A．suits B．ceases C．tends D．proves 26．A．cooperation B．degree C．test D．exam 27．A．realized B．assessed C．voted D．pretended 28．A．in bed B．at fault C．at peace D．in despair 29．A．life-long B．old-style C．old-fashioned D．long-ago 30．A．pursued B．obtained C．suspended D．outlined 31．A．refreshed B．accounted C．prepared D．occupied 32．A．discourage B．qualify C．cheat D．privilege 33．A．actually B．finally C．gradually D．obviously 34．A．incredible B．humble C．realistic D．decent 35．A．mercy B．mode C．milestone D．dream四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2022-2023学年上海市华东师范大学第二附属中学高二下学期5月月考英语试卷
2022-2023学年上海市华东师范大学第二附属中学高二下学期5月月考英语试卷1. Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.English spelling is ridiculous. Sew and new don’t rhyme. Kernel and colonel 1 . The English spelling system, if you can even call it a system, is full of this kind of thing. Most people 2 (raise) with whatever language learn to read and write it to a very high level of accuracy.Admittedly, for a non-native speaker, precise mastery usually involves a great deal of confusion and frustration. Part of the problem is that English spelling looks deceptively similar to other languages that use the same alphabet but in a much 3 (consistent) way.English began its return as a written language in the 14th century. Over generations, it had crept back in among the nobility, as well as the clergy, 4 French and Latin were still the languages of educated and official pursuits.Some spellings got entrenched this way, by 5 (print) over and over again in widely distributed texts, very early on. The word ghost, which had been spelled and pronounced in Old English, took on the ‘gh’ spelling 6 the influence of Flemish-trained compositors. It was such a commonly encountered word in English text, particularly in the phrase holy ghost and other translations of Latin, 7 it just began to look more common.Other spellings 8 (arise), and were then cemented through the power exerted by the visual shape of similar words. The existence of ‘would’ and ‘should’, for example, brought about the spelling of‘could’. There was no explicit intention 9 (make) them look the same, but the frequency of their appearance nudged (推动) them toward ending up that way.Had the Norman invasion not interrupted the literary tradition of Old English, we might have ended up with a similar situation — old English would have continued to be the basis of the writing tradition that would have later been set into type. Instead, we had 10 number of parts moving and changing independently from each other.2. Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. targetedB. tendenciesC. habituallyD. variablesE. linksF. antibullyingG. barelyH. considerateI. elements J. coded K. backedMilitary and sports opponents commonly consider a rival leader’s personality when weighing a competitive move, such as an attack. In business strategy, however, this element is 1 studied; firms assume that they should make strategic moves on the basis of competitive dynamics or microeconomic 2 .New research looked for 3 between the personal manner of CEOs and the incidence of competitive attacks against their firms. Drawing on the theory that victims in general tend to be either submissive (屈从的) and unlikely to fight back or so provocative (挑衅的) that rivals strike preemptively(先发制人地) (think of schoolyard and barroom fights), the researchers 4 publicly available videos of 102 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies from 2010 to 2016, rating on a multi-dimension scale eachleader on submissive and provocative 5 . Then using news articles, they identified which of the executives’ firms had come under pricing, product, marketing, or expansion attacks. They controlled for 6 in cluding the CEOs’ media prominence and pay; their firms’ size and financial performance; industry complexity; and whether the CEO was also chairman. The analysis showed that firms with CEOs rated as highly submissive or provocative were indeed more likely to be 7 by their counterparts, with perceived submissiveness making them especially vulnerable (gender did not appear to make a significant difference).Subsequent interviews with CEOs 8 those findings. For example, one leader described a rival CEO as so lazy and change-averse (逃避改变的) that his team focused on “picking off customers one by one.” Just as 9 initiatives take typical victim attributes into account training programs could usethis work to help executives avoid drawing fire, the researchers say. “CEOs who are ‘too nice’ canbe counseled to be 10 of this element,” they write, while “those with domineering styles... can be trained to manage this quality.”3. Historically, seeing a child with type 2 diabetes would have been almost unheard of for a pediatrician(儿科医生) like me. Data now shows that is no longer the case, with the number of children being _________ at pediatric diabetes units in England and Wales jumping by more than 50% in the last five years.As is too often the case. children living in the most _________ areas are most affected. It’s no coincidence that these areas also have the highest rates of food insecurity and childhood _________. The number of such children and young adults across the UK has _________ an increase in type 2 diabetes cases among those aged 18 to 39._________ is regularly central in doctors’ minds. It is the foundation of good health in children andis something we regularly speak to parents about in the clinic. Traditionally these _________ were quite straightforward. We would discuss the importance of balanced meals, nutrient-dense ingredients, and accessible healthy _________. Eating a healthy diet is difficult without access to nutritious food, and being overweight can be prevented by following the basic principles of balanced meals._________, in the last few years, I have been forced to look at the broader economic picture. I regularly find myself having to deliberately _________ some of the advice I would have giver before, with the families I see often unable to afford green leafy vegetables or meat. At the end ofthe day, it is cheaper to put chicken and chips on a plate than it is to buy fruit and vegetables. Families on low __________ face impossible decisions when feeding their children.Food insecurity is a regular occurrence: food banks are __________ with the level of demand and teachers regularly tell us that they see children coming into school hungry. These are __________ signs of poor nutrition and deprivation and, in a rich nation such as ours, should be unthinkable.I believe we have a moral obligation to __________ child poverty and the health inequalities that come with it. And there’s a compelling economic argument for action.Let’s start by expanding free school meals to all children, introducing __________ guidelines on the amount of sugar and salt in baby foods and putting child poverty back on the political agenda. Education and __________ individuals to make better choices are important, but will ultimately fall short if we do not have adequate government legislation, industry-level regulation and economic assistance.1.A．admitted B．caged C．traced D．witnessed 2.A．extended B．deprived C．exploited D．subjected 3.A．prosecution B．misconduct C．crime D．obesity4.A．resulted from B．given rise to C．given off D．drawn in5.A．Food B．Well-being C．Nutrition D．Health6.A．diseases B．parents C．doctors D．conversations 7.A．outlook B．harmony C．recipes D．combinations 8.A．Whereas B．However C．Fortunately D．Presumably 9.A．hold back B．get away with C．let out D．add on10.A．expectations B．incomes C．perspectives D．agendas 11.A．overwhelmed B．loaded C．overflowed D．blamed 12.A．cut-rate B．leak-secret C．tell-tale D．break-neck 13.A．level out B．make out C．give away D．root out 14.A．intensive B．compulsory C．miraculous D．vulnerable 15.A．gripping B．monitoring C．persuading D．empowering4. Literature opens up a new world for the reader. Whenever I feel upset by anything or stressed out about the little or big things in life, going back to my books gives me an escape from the harsh reality I am surrounded with.For me, English Literature isn’t just reading extensively or collecting knowledge from various sources and assembling them, it is so much more. Since my childhood, I have been fascinated by how the authors, poets, and, more importantly, playwrights convey passion and sentiments. I personally find it so difficult to convey my feelings and emotions in a set of words, but it continues to fascinate me as to how they accomplish to cede their sentiments almost perfectly in a string of words. For example: “Lines along my face, they dull my eyes, yet keep on dying, because I love to live.” She says that by facing the challenges and pain presented by life to her, there are now lines of resignation and sadness on her face. The sufferings given by life are such that her eyes have lost their light and have become dull. Yet the wonders of life give her the power to continue.What I like the most about literature is that we are shaken out from our comfort zone when we read literary masterpieces. A lot of books may not glorify the protagonists but give an insight into why a particular character behaved in a certain manner.Being an ardent lover of history, I have always been intrigued by the evolution of English literature over the ages. Take the books by Charles Dickens or Jane Austen for example, you can clearly see they have always shown the other side of the world, the sufferings experienced by the working class. Even their comedies do not feel like comedies at all. However, after the Victorian era ended and Modernism started, the modern literature’s influence (I believe) was WW1 and WW2. When you read “Gone with the Wind” and read about people like Ashley Wilkes, you begin to question the purpose of fighting wars. They have always written of times which transcend their own. They have shown rebellions of their ardors averse to the understandings of the society. These rebellions against the society’s established dogmas have been one of the main themes of the literature of those times. But there is a clear contrast between the Victorian literature and the modern literature. All of the writers always took on the moral code, character and conscience. The evolution of literature is totally unique in its own way.English Literature has opened my mind towards intellectual activities and has helped to define my feelings and emotions with beautifully weaved words.1. The underlined wor d “resignation” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ________.A．dismission B．retirement C．happiness D．obedience2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE regarding the satisfaction that English literature brought to the author?A．Adaptability to the status quo. B．Reflections on the characters’ behaviors.C．Relief from the actualities. D．Knowledge about the times.3. According to the passage, it can be inferred that ________.A．The leading character in the literary works outweighs the minor roles in inspiring readersB．In the context of a set era, almost all writers have identical literary genreC．The end of the Victorian era marked the beginning of questioning the purpose of thebattlefieldD．I find it hard to convey emotions while I was absorbed in the expressiveness of the literature 4. Which of the following may be the best title of the passage?A．How English literature speaks my heart? B．How literary giants help me advanceahead?C．Why literature is a microcosm of society? D．Why I love studying English Literature?5. The Meaning of Life According to Different PhilosophiesCan the meaning of life be told in a word? Why live? Here we visualized the most prominent philosophies that tackled this question over the past 5000 years.1. Theism: Dates back to prehistoric timesTheism is the proposition that God or a Supreme Being exists. The meaning of life is then prescribed by the God that one believes in. Theism dates back to the dawn of humanity where it was practiced in its various forms depending on what a group of humans believed their god to be like.2. Daoism: 5th Century BCDaoism offers people a painless way of finding life’s meaning through Wu Wei“action without intention” or “naturalness”. Such action leads to finding the Dao, which i s “the way”.3. Determinism: 6th Century BCDeterminism is the idea that all events happen as a result of previously existing causes. Since nothing can be changed in a pre-determined world; a person cannot have free will. One of its well-known representatives is the French philosopher and mathematician & Rene Descartes (1596- 1650).4. Cynicism: 4th Century BCThe Cynics attempt to offer people the possibility of happiness and freedom from suffering in the age of uncertainty. The meaning of life is mental lucidity and self-sufficiency. To achieve self-sufficiency, a person must become free from external influences—such as wealth, fame, and power, then he will regain the clear comprehensibility of life and forge ahead and advance bravely.5. Platonism: 4th Century BCFor the Greek philosopher & Plato (c. 428-c. 347 BC), the meaning of life is the pursuit of knowledge. In his book Apology, Plato quotes his teacher & Socrates (c. 470-399 BC) saying that “the unexamined life is not worth living”. In a nutshell, P latonism is the idea that there exist such things as “pure forms” which are abstractions. An abstraction is something that neither exists in space nor time. Knowledge of “pure forms” is the meaning of life. Plato’s most influential work is ‘The Republic’ p ublished around 375 BC.6. Aristotelianism: 3rd Century BCThe Greek philosopher & Aristotle (385-322 BC) reminds us that no one lives a good life in order to achieve some other goal. Being a good person in itself is sufficient. Virtue is the goal.Virtue and the rules of ethics are not a theoretical concept according to Aristotle. Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics is the best known work on his thinking.7. Kantianism: in 1785Kantianism proposes that every human action should be judged according to a universal maxim, or principle. If an action violates a principle, then a person failed their duty toward humans. So, the meaning of life is in continuously fulfilling your duty to follow universal principles, and human beings possess this set of cognition from historical and dimensional viewpoints, so that the sensory materials can be formed into knowledge.1. According to the passage, the underlined word “lucidity” most probably refers to something________.A．anxiety and grief B．free from obscurityC．resentment and envy D．self-esteem and self-confidence2. What is the main difference between the approaches of Platonism and Kantianism?A．Kantianism belongs to the school of thought which takes idealism(唯心) into account, while Platonism focuses on pragmatic(实用的) ideas.B．Platonissn emphasizes examined facts more than Kantianism.C．Kantianism proposes the temporal and spacial concept from sensing intuition(直觉), which doesn’t exist in the abstraction of Platonism.D．Platonism render virtues indispensable while Kantianism takes morality as the ultimate pursuit of life.3. If you plan to write a report based on the Facts about the schools of thought, please rearrange the facts to complete the report as follows.The Philosophies of LifeⅠ. Reason and Rules...Ⅱ. Spontaneity and Virtue...Ⅲ. Divine(神的) and Destiny...A．Ⅰ. Theory 4, 5, 7; Ⅱ. Theory 2, 6; Ⅲ. Theory 1, 3B．Ⅰ. Theory 5, 7, 6; Ⅱ. Theory 2, 3; Ⅲ. Theory 1, 4C．Ⅰ. Theory 3, 4, 5; Ⅱ. Theory 1, 6; Ⅲ. Theory 2, 7D．Ⅰ. Theory 3, 6, 7; Ⅱ. Theory 1, 5; Ⅲ. Theory 2, 46. In an annual Marist Poll, released in December, “fake news” ranked as the second-most annoying phrase Americans hear. But however overused or misused the term has become, fake news isn’t likely to go away soon. Instea d the questions “How do we spot it?” and “What can we do about it?” are likely to loom even larger.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter are pledging to police themselves more vigorously. France and Germany, with strong concerns about the attempts of “fake news” to influence recent elections, are taking legislative action.Beginning Jan. 1, online posts on major German social media sites (Facebook, etc.) deemed to contain “obviously illegal” material, such as hate speech or fake news, risk fines of as much as e50 million ($60. 4 million). Individual citizens can report content they think qualifies. Earlier this week French President Emmanuel Macron proposed new legislation that he said would “evolve our legal system to protect our democracy from fake news.” The law would make more transparent the sources of online content, and would have the power to block or remove anything determined to be “fake”.Desirable perspective would be an empowered citizenry, alert to detecting, and rejecting, fake news when they see it. Several US states have begun to fight fake news by ramping up the teaching of news media literacy in schools. “I don’t think it’s a partisan issue to appreciate the importance of good information and the teaching of tools for navigating” new s online, said Hans Zeiger, a Republican state senator in Washington State who cosponsored a bill on the topic last year. “There is such a thing as an objective source versus other kinds of sources,” he told The Associated Press, “and that’s an appropriate thing for schools to be teaching.”Media literacy is being encouraged to be part of courses on subjects from civics to language arts. The prevalence of fake news during the US presidential campaign seem to be driving at least some of these efforts. Students from middle school to college can be “easily duped” by sites they visit online, and they need to be better equipped to use their reasoning ability to sort truth from fiction and detect bias, concluded a study published by researchers at Stanford University. Students should be able to not only cite sources for material they present in their schoolwork but also be able to explain why the sources are credible.To be responsible citizens, adults need to take on this same task of winnowing the tares from the wheat as they go about the important job of learning what’s happening in the world.1. It can he inferred from the first two paragraphs that ________.A．the issue of fake news can be brought under control through police interventionB．fake news is undergoing legislative supervision worldwideC．social networks incline to give a free hand to their users’ expressionD．how to deal with fake news will become a matter of public concern2. To which of the following is Hans Zeiger most likely to agree?A．Republicans played a major role in media literacy education.B．Citizens’ rights to ban fake news should be granted through legislation.C．Schools should be responsible for the media literacy education.D．Teaching tools are essential to improving citiz en’s media literacy.3. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Students’ reliance on social media leads to greater political engagement.B．Students should become more rational at separating fact from fiction in cyberspace.C．The target of the new legislation is to keep democracy immune from the impact of fake news.D．The choice to share news on social media may be the heart of the issue.4. What is the author’s main attitude towards citizens’ ability?A．to learn the lessons of young peopleB．to identify the truth and discard the fictionC．to never trust news from the media giantsD．to assume responsibility for educating teenagers’ literacy7. If you wrestle with insomnia (失眠) (and, consequently, the bed covers!), you probably have beer tempted to try anything that promises better sleep. 1 . Add a weighted blanket to those bedcovers!“They’ve become the sleep tool to have,” says Alanna McGin n, founder and lead sleep expert at Good Night Sleep Site. “I’m a huge advocate of them because they can work so well.” About 32% of Americans don’t get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts there recommend at least seven hours of shut-eye per night for adults.2 . In a study involving adults aged 20-30, experts found that both males and females are associated with a high-quality state of mind and feel-good hormones. However in males, more respiratory diseases w ere found due to slipcovers, and studies suggest that insomnia isn’t just a problem for males. A weighted blanket can increase the incidence of heart disease.A 2022 review looked at eight studies and concluded that weighted blankets helped reduce anxiety but not necessarily insomnia. Just as swaddling babies can send them to sleep, using a weighted blanket helps your heart and breathing slow and your body release feel-good hormones, including serotonin (血清素). 3 . A randomized controlled study in Sweden looked at 120 people with insomnia and also depression, anxiety or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), finding that those who used a weighted blanket reported they had better sleep, and meanwhile, they were less tired, anxious and depressed during the day.People with circulatory conditions such as diabetes, or breathing issues such as asthma or sleep apnea, should check with their doctor before using a weighted blanket. “ 4 ”. adds McGinn.you.1. s________: adj. done naturally, without being forced or practised2. u________: adj. not written or prepared in detail in advance3. d________: n. the state of becoming worse4. e________: n. a person who makes money by starting or running businesses5. i________: n. the state of being immortal6. p________: v. to officially charge somebody with a crime in court9. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Humans Evolved to Be LonelyLoneliness hurts and, over time, it can put the body into a state that increases our risk of everything from heart attack to diabetes and cancer. So, evolutionarily speaking, why do we experience it? Stephanie Cacioppo, a neuroscientist, says that countless studies have helped researchers formulate a holistic(全面的) purpose for loneliness.Being social had its downsides even back then—competition for food, for example, or contribution to the spread of pathogens(病原体). But scientists think we evolved to feel loneliness because it was more important to work with one another to accomplish tasks and protect everyone. “The pain of loneliness drove us to renew the social structure so we could survive and promote key features like trust, cooperation and collective action,” explains Cacioppo.She says that, for years, researchers thought of loneliness as a “disease with no compensatory features”.But now, they’re realizing that it’s more of a biological h unger signal that reminds us when it’s time to reconnect with those around us to promote our short-term survival. If the outcomes of loncliness were entirely negative, it would no longer be a part of our DNA. “Hunger and thirst protect our physical body wh ile loneliness protects our social body,” says Cacioppo. Interestingly, while loneliness sends a signal to the brain that it’s time for connection, at the same time it’s also looking for danger. This “contradictory signal,” according to Cacioppo, reminds u s to be careful of whether the people we are connecting with are enemies or friends. She calls this need to be watchful even as we’re socializing a “self-protection mechanism.” That means in situationswhere you feel lonely even when surrounded by others, you’re subconsciously thinking that this crowd might not be a good evolutionary fit for your survival.________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________10. 不只是这个时代发展变化的趋势，信息可信度的缺乏更是年轻人陷入网络骗局的主要因素之一。
2022-2023学年山西省晋城市第一中学校高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年山西省晋城市第一中学校高二下学期5月月考英语试题1. Best of British: Artists’ residencesGet up close with the inspiring places Britain’s most vibrant artists called home.Red House, LondonNothing better represents the commitment of William Morris, the creative genius of interiors (内饰) to beauty than his striking home in London. From delicate patterns on the doors, to the decorated gardens, the Red House shows a strong medieval style.The Mackintosh House, GlasgowLocated on the site of the former home of legendary architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife, the reconstructed Mackintosh House offers a rare insight into their private lives. Furnished with the couple’s own furniture, eve rything has been considered in order to recreate the original interior as faithfully as possible.Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, CornwallThough she was born in Yorkshire, British sculptor (雕塑家) Barbara Hepworth moved to Cornwall and stayed there for the rest of her life. She claimed that there was a quality of inspiration to be drawn from the Cornish skyline and sea view that she simply couldn’t obtain from the city. It was Hepworth’s wish that her home would be turned into a museum of her work.Henry Moore Foundation, HertfordshireSculptor Henry Moore found his Muse in the beautiful Hertfordshire village of Perry Green and created many of his most famous works there. Unlike traditional galleries, visitors can get close with these impressi ve structures. Access to Moore’s home is through guided tours only. Visit on a sunny day, take a picnic, and experience the scenic village in person!1. Which residence is influenced by medieval styles?A．Red House.B．The Mackintosh House.C．Henry Moore Foundation.D．Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden.2. What do we know about the Mackintosh House?A．It is the current residence of Mackintosh.B．It is rebuilt to improve Mackintosh’s life.C．It restores the interior design of the Mackintoshs’.D．It reflects Mackintosh’s faith in original furniture design.3. What do the last two residences have in common?A．Both sculptors take inspiration from nature.B．Both sites allow close contact with the designers.C．Both residences will be turned into urban museums.D．Both sites allow tours accompanied by the guide only.2. In 2018, a severe drought brought Cape Town close to “Day Zero”, when it could have become the world’s first major city to run out of water. Dam levels in South Africa’s Western Cape fell to below a fifth of capacity and the province suffered its worst water crisis in 100 years.“The water supply was dwindling and it just wasn’t raining,” recalls Thinus Booysen, a professor at Stellenbosch University, who had created a device in 2015 designed to help homeowners cut their power usage. Seeking to reduce water waste, Booysen figured he could adapt the device to measure water usage instead of electricity use.Soon, Booysen launched a start-up, Bridging the Internet of Things (BridgloT), to develop his idea. Called Count Dropula, the device reports water usage once a minute while many conventional devices only record data once an hour. The system uses an app in the user’s cellphone and sends short messages in real time. “Within minutes, we would be able to tell the user, ‘Something has burst, or something is leaking,’” he says.Then Booysen discovered that a key issue was maintenance (维修), with the poorest schools using by far the most water. Leaking toilets could waste 1,000 liters of wa ter per day. “We found that the biggest problems are things like children not closing taps properly, but often that would be because the taps just don’t close,” Booysen explains. During the test, the invention saved one school more than three million liters of water in three months. Another reduced its water usage 55 percent in four months.Businesses including Cape Talk radio station and Africa’s largest food company, Shoprite, became sponsors, partnering with the Western Cape Education Department to install (安装) test devices in 350 schools. They saved more than $2.7 million and almost 550 million liters of water in 17 months. Booysen has looked at expanding to government buildings, hospitals and hotels. There are plans to roll out the device across Africa.1. What does the underlined word “dwindling” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Beginning B．Continuing.C．Expanding. D．Decreasing.2. Which words can best describe Booysen?A．Proud and determined.B．Cautious and friendly.C．Creative and caring.D．Ambitious but generous.3. What do we know about Count Dropula?A．It works smartly to help save water.B．It was designed by Booysen in 2015.C．It will soon be tested in 350 schools.D．It cuts power usage efficiently.4. What will Booysen probably do next?A．He will become a member of Shoprite.B．He will further promote his new invention.C．He will stop water pollution in Cape Town.D．He will travel around Africa for better ideas.3. Scientists in Switzerland have used lasers(激光)to change the path of a lightning strike. The experiment was carried out on Säntis mountain in Switzerland, near a radio and TV tower that’s hit by lightning about 100 times a year. Using a special laser, the researchers were able to guide the lightning strike.Scientists have been trying to find a way to protect buildings from lightning for a long time. Currently, the best way to protect buildings from lightning is by putting metal rods(棒)on the buildings. But lightning rods can only protect a small area. If a building is very large, it needs a lot of lightning rods. But some buildings—such as airports—are so large that it’s difficult to protect the whole building using lightning rods.Another idea is to use lasers to guide lightning. The idea of using lasers to guide lightning isn’t new. Scientists have been working on the idea for over 20 years. They have successfully guided lightning with lasers inside a laboratory.But until recentl y, scientists haven’t been able to guide lightning with lasers outside. That changed in the summer of 2021. Using a powerful laser that can fire about 1,000 times a second, scientists in Switzerland were able to guide lightning for 164 feet away.The heat from the laser creates a path of air that is less thick than the air around it. The path also has a special charge. The lightning can follow this path almost as if it were a lightning rod.But despite the progress, the laser still didn’t guide the lightn ing as far as the scientists would like. To protect buildings from most lightning, lasers will have to guide the lightning for a much longer distance. The laser is also very expensive. The scientists say it cost about $2 billion. It will probably take 10 or more years before a laser like this is truly able to protect large buildings.1. What is this new technology expected to protect?A．High buildings. B．Large buildings.C．Important buildings. D．Complex buildings.2. What do we know about the new technology of using lasers?A．It is still being tested. B．It works only in the lab.C．It is an invention of Swiss scientists. D．It cools the air around the lightning.3. What does the last paragraph mainly tell us about the new technology?A．Its cost control. B．Its disadvantages.C．Its wide application. D．Its promising future.4. What can be the best title of this text?A．Guide Lightning With a Laser B．Lightning Rods Are out of DateC．Use Lasers to Block Lightning D．Lightning Can Be Used to Serve People 4. Failure is probably the most exhausting experience a person ever has. There is nothing more tiring than not succeeding.We experience this, tiredness in two ways: as start-up fatigue (疲惫) and performance fatigue. In the former case, we keep putting off a task because it has either too boring or too difficult. And the longer we delay it, the more tired we feel.Such start-up fatigue is very real, even if not actually physical, not something in our muscles and bones. The solution is obvious though perhaps not easy to apply: always handle the most difficult job first.Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. Applying my own rule, I determined to write them in alphabetical (按字母顺序), never letting myself leave out a tou gh idea. And I always started the day’s work with the difficult task of essay-writing. Experience proved that the rule works.Performance fatigue is more difficult to handle. Though willing to get started, we cannot seem to do the job right. Its difficulties appear so great that, bow ever hard we work, we fail again and again. In such a situation, I work as hard as I can - then let the unconscious take over.When planning Encyclopedia Britannica (《大英百科全书》), I had to create a table of contents based on the topics of its articles. Nothing like this had ever been done before, and day after day I kept coming up with solutions, but none of them worked. My fatigue became almost unbearable.One day, mentally exhausted, I wrote down all the reasons why this problem could not be solved. I tried to convince myself that the trouble was with the problem itself, not with me. Relieved, I sat back in an easy chair and fell asleep.An hour later, I woke up suddenly with the solution clearly in mind. In the weeks that followed, the solution which had come up in my unconscious mind proved correct at every step. Though I worked as hard as before, I felt no fatigue. Success was now as exciting as failure had been depressing. Human beings, I believe must try to succeed. Success, then, means never feeling tired.1. What does the author recommend doing to prevent start-up fatigue?A．Writing essays in strict order.B．Building up physical strength.C．Leaving out the toughest ideas.D．Dealing with the hardest task first.2. On what occasion does a person probably suffer from performance fatigue?A．Before starting a difficult task.B．When all the solutions fail.C．If the job is rather boring.D．After finding a way out.3. According to the author, the unconscious mind may help us ________ .A．ignore mental problemsB．get some nice sleepC．gain complete reliefD．find the right solution4. What could be the best title for the passage?A．Success Is Built upon FailureB．How to Handle Performance FatigueC．Getting over Fatigue: A Way to SuccessD．Fatigue: An Early Sign of Health Problems5. What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?Why do some people have better handwriting than others? Does it reflect your personality? Graphologists(笔迹学者) believe your handwriting speaks volumes about your personality.A study by graphologists says: “Graphology is a discipline used in the determination, study, and interpretation of a person’s personality with the aid of spaces, curves, strokes in a handwritten text.1 It expresses various perso nality traits, like how honest a person is, how afraid the person is, etc.”Some graphologists believe that a right slant(倾斜) in your writing could mean you are outgoing and open to new things, but a left slant could mean the opposite-that you like to be alone. Writing with no slant can mean that you’re logical, practical person, not outwardly emotional.Large letters may suggest a big personality and that you seek attention, while small letters mean the opposite. 2People who write with big loops(圈) when joining the letter L to another letter are thought to be relaxed and spontaneous, whereas a loopless L means the opposite, you’re seen as tense. 3Space between letters can also determine characteristics. Spaced out letters suggest that you don’t like to be crowded and like your space. Close letters can mean you get lonely easily and enjoy being around people most of the time-you might also fail to give others enough space.4 With computers and iPhones, many type everything. Handwriting is often used recreationally for things, such as personal notes, song writing, and journaling.There is no problem in taking pride in your handwriting, whether it’s good or not. 5 If you’re the only one who is going to read your notes, it’s understandable to write howe ver carelessly you want, as long as you can read them. If you’re writing for others, you might want to make sure everything is neat and easy to read.If you hate your handwriting, don’t worry, you can always change it.6. I was talking to some friends while standing in line in the cafeteria at my middle school. As I started to share a funny story, my friend Elizabeth _______ me. “Coco! Coco!” she called out. Everyone laughed. This is so _______, I thought. I felt a little bit uncomfortable.However, I never wanted to ask what “Coco” meant. I _______ it was a code word for a cute boy. Elizabeth was one of the girls that everyone wanted to be friends with. I felt _______ to be friends with her. Later, I noticed that Elizabeth often said bad things about other kids. I would have never said those things about someone, but to fit in, I _______ when Elizabeth said them.One day, a classmate stopped by my locker and said to me, “‘Coco’ means Elizabeth thinks you’re being _______. It’s really mean.” My eyes filled with tears. I couldn’t _______ it.The next day, at lunchtime, I sat beside Macy, who was sitting with another two girls and who had always seemed nice, _______ that she didn’t know about Coco. “You know Elizabeth is mean, right?” My heart _______. She knew. Before I could respond, Macy said, “You didn’t ________ tobe treated that way, and nobody else does either.” I smiled and then talked to my new friends with ________. We laughed a lot, and no one interrupted with a mean code word.Most adolescents are attempting to ________ who they are and who they want to be. The word Coco will always serve as a(n) ________ that I need to stay ________ to myself and never compromise my values to be frie nds with someone. Because with ________ friends, I won’t have to.1.A．interrupted B．mentioned C．greeted D．recognized2.A．incredible B．odd C．risky D．relaxing3.A．knew B．admitted C．recalled D．assumed4.A．embarrassed B．guilty C．lucky D．ready5.A．quit B．sighed C．laughed D．complained6.A．mean B．annoying C．unfair D．dishonest7.A．believe B．afford C．resist D．make8.A．ensuring B．suspecting C．realizing D．praying9.A．broke B．sank C．softened D．melted10.A．expect B．deserve C．intend D．refuse11.A．caution B．sympathy C．delight D．regret12.A．figure out B．care about C．count on D．escape from 13.A．model B．inspiration C．guarantee D．reminder14.A．critical B．superior C．true D．immune15.A．new B．smart C．imaginary D．right7. 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。
2022-2023学年江西省萍乡市稳派联考高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年江西省萍乡市稳派联考高二下学期5月月考英语试题1. With the return of tourists, some of the world’s most popular tourist destinations are flat-out, telling tourists to stay away in 2023.Lanzarote, SpainLanzarote has long been a top getaway choice for the British, making up around half of the island’s overseas visitors. However, the days of budget drinking until dawn is over, as the Spanish President wants to attract “higher quality“ visi tors to spend more and drink less. The island declared itself a tourist-packed area early in 2023.Barcelona, SpainBarcelona has it all: modem art, a massive beach, all-night parties, and the food, culture and sunshine you want from a European city break. It’s also full of tourists. In 2022, the city took steps to limit the size of tour groups and introduce noise restrictions. The city will further limit numbers to ensure better life quality for locals.Santorini, GreeceThe Greek island attracts two mil lion visitors annually, a significant number considering the island’s year-round population of around 10,000. While tourism is a large part of the economy, the island started restrictions in 2019, when passengers were limited to 8,000 per day and tourists weighing over 100kg were banned from riding donkeys.Amalfi Coast, ItalyIn 2022, Amalfi Coast took number plate system for visitors. Cars with odd(奇数的)number plates were allowed access to the coast on one day, while cars ending in an even number were permitted to enter on the next. Local residents and public transport were exception. The coast also featured on Fodor’s list of places to avoid visiting in 2023 for its over-tourism.1. Which destination do British people like to go most?A．Lanzarote in Spain. B．Barcelona in Spain.C．Santorini in Greece. D．Amalfi Coast in Italy.2. Who will be banned from riding donkeys in Santorini?A．Local residents. B．Overweighted visitors.C．Noisy and heavy drinkers. D．Visitors from tour groups.3. How does Amalfi Coast control its number of visitors?A．By banning low-quality visitors. B．By limiting the size of tour groups.C．By keeping its visitors to 8,000 a day. D．By using car number plate system.2. We arrived at the cat shelter on the same day. I needed something to keep me busy outside school and decided to volunteer at the city’s cat shelter. One-year-old female cat Linni arrived that day with its mother. They were painfully shy. They’d lived for years locked in a house with no light or socialization, just an occasional bag of cat food thrown down to them after their loud complaint.All our cats were sociable, eager to greet visitors for adoption. Linni’s mother found a new home, but Linni was terrified of everything, always hiding somewhere when I arrived for work, inside the darkness or under the furniture.If someone tried to pet her, she’d be terrified. I’d routinely search for her at the start, leaving her food and sitting on the floor to talk to her softly. After several months, she’d sometimes appear slowly, looking at me while eating the food I’d brought. Instead of petting her, I’d talk to her as she ate and watched me. I knew that, being badly treated before, she saw her trust as a weakness or an invitation for bad people to hurt her.I discovered she adored soft cloth. I’d offer her blankets and towels, carefully selected, at her feet. She’d bury her head in them. A mistreated child was learning there were soft and comforting things out there.Winter came. It had been a year since Linni and I came. One day, when her head was buried in the folds of a son. woolen blanket, I tried to pet her, and she didn’t run away. I took her home to my small apartment. Gradually, we learned to trust and love each other.A decade later, when I come home from work, she’ll be there to greet me. As a veterinary(兽医)nurse now, I specialize in cat behaviour and health. But I learned all my techniques and patience from Linni. She gave me a career.1. How was Linni’s life before moving to the shelter?A．She was left alone by her mother. B．She had several failed adoptions.C．She suffered at her owner’s hands.D．She didn’t get on well with other cats.2. Why did Linni refuse to be petted according to the author?A．She liked to complain loudly about being petted. B．She regarded it as a cause of further hurt to her.C．She thought it strange to make human friends. D．She missed her former owners and adoptions.3. What did Linni enjoy doing in the winter?A．Lying buried under some soft cloth. B．Taking cover under some furniture.C．Being invited to the author’s home.D．Playing with the other cats outside.4. What did the author owe to Linni for her career?A．Saving mistreated cats. B．Treating cat diseases.C．Studying animal habitat. D．Learning cat behaviour.3. Company founders telling their personal stories isn’t a new phenomenon. These stories are often rosy accounts of a determined person who sets out to solve problems. But a new generation of founders choose to be open about a difficult period in their lives and, in turn, build deeper relationships with their consumers.According to Dr. Erdem, it’s a ”positive trend“ to inspire connection with customers, as long as it’s genuine and relevant to a company’s product or service. But Angela Lee said business ow ners should be careful when it comes to oversharing founders’ past struggles, especially about complex topics.Mr. Akdeniz put his biography on his Champion Pizza website, including when he was homeless, sleeping in subway cars before staying at a shelter for three months. ”I want to be an example for people,“ he said. He volunteers once a week with two organizations that support people experiencing homelessness; donating pies that he serves.There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, and scores of owners have experienced challenging periods. Historically, most haven’t revealed these hardships publicly through their business platforms, but some do find that their personal stories appeal to their target consumers.Alli Ball said there were no hard rules about what founders should talk about. ”If it’s gimmicky, and you’re just making it up to design a more engaging story, I think people can see through that,“ she said.Business owners who were once in prison said that sharing their past could be a risk to their professional reputation, but some said it had been worth it. ”I hid so much of myself for solong,“ Ms. Browning said. “It would take more emotional energy for me to think about how I want to show up. So, I should be myself.” For her and othe rs, openness about their personal lives led to a feeling of liberation.1. What stories do a new generation of company founders tell?A．Their struggles during difficult times. B．The positive trend of the whole society.C．Complex topics about customer service. D．Stories of their success to solve problems.2. What can we infer about Mr. Akdeniz?A．His childhood was filled with difficulties. B．He isn’t sure about what should be posted.C．He dislikes hiding himself from the public. D．He wants to inspire people with his stories.3. What does the underlined word “gimmicky“ mean in Para.5?A．Inspiring. B．Suitable. C．False. D．Boring.4. How did Ms. Browning view sharing her unpleasant past online?A．It acted as a warning for her to be a good citizen.B．It freed her from her troubled past experiences.C．It did no good to her professional development.D．It helped in attracting customers to her website.4. Marine(海洋的)biologists have documented perhaps a tenth of the 2 million species of marine animals the oceans might host. Experts point out that scientists have mapped nearly all of the surface of the Mars, but less than a quarter of the seabed.A new project hopes to change this. Launched in London on April 27th, Ocean Census aims to discover 100,000 new species of marine animals in 10 years. The project is happening now for two reasons. One is that, the longer scientists wait, the fewer there will be to document. Climate change is heating the oceans. One of Ocean Census’s priorities will be documenting species thought to be in danger from climate change. The second reason is technological. Marine biologists find about 2,000 new species a year, a rate har dly changed since Darwin’s day. Ocean Census thinks it can go faster. Fancy cameras on remote-operated vehicles allow scientists to scan deep-sea creatures without removing them from their habitat. Taking such creatures to the surface for examination is as fatal as the pressures of the deep sea are for humans.Ocean Census isn’t the first attempt to conduct a systematic survey of life in the oceans. The Census of Marine Life was a ten-year effort, begun in 2000, to seek out new species. The Global Ocean Sampling Expedition from 2004 to 2006 aimed to document life in the sea by sampling waters from across the world. What the new effort might turn up is impossible to predict. But history suggests it will be fruitful. Many drugs, for example, are originally made biologically, but one type of marine snail, Conus magus, was recently discovered to produce a painkilling material 1,000 times more effective than medicine.To help make use of its data, Ocean Census plans to make it freely available to scientists and the public. The point of exploration, after all, is that you never know what you might find.1. What does the new project hope to do?A．To document more ocean animals. B．To map out the ocean conditions.C．To improve the ocean climate. D．To sort out endangered species.2. Why is it possible for Ocean Census to speed up its work?A．People are aware of the importance of ocean protection.B．Scientists have waited long to document ocean species.C．Deep-sea creatures can be moved to the surface for study.D．Technology has enabled people to study species undersea.3. What will the study of Conus magus lead us to do?B．To begin a systematic survey of ocean life.A．To sample ocean water of the wholeworld.C．To produce effective painkilling material. D．To document and save endangeredspecies.4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．A Document of What Sea Life is Like B．An Exploration of Life Under the Sea C．A History of How We Explore the Sea D．A Journey Into the World of Unknown5. Challenging, fun, and engaging hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier. Research suggests that hobbies lead to better physical health, more sleep, lower stress, greater life satisfaction, a larger social network, and improved work performance. 1Ask yourself how you want to feel.To decide a hobby, you can ask yourself how you want an activity to make you feel. Mentally engaged, relaxed, or socially connected? It can also be helpful to consider what your life is missing, like creativity or physical activity, and allow that to guide your choices. 2 That’s because you should develop different hobbies to meet your different needs at different moments.3When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? The answer could point you toward an appealing hobby. Suppose you wanted to be a soccer player. Joining a soccer team or coaching neighborhood kids could make a passion. Besides, revisit activities you loved when you were young, like drawing pictures or collecting stamps. Doing so is a really helpful place to start, and it allows you to feel comfortable. 4Go ”back to school“.Consider following a class at a local university or signing up for a lesson to learn more about a potential hobby. You’ve always dreamed of writing a novel? 5 There’s no need to spend lots of money. Plenty of online courses are available for free or for a small price.Think of discovering new hobbies as an adventure that will add new meanings to your life, and enjoy the process.6. Suffering from depression and being homeless for some time, Ron Nessman decided to change his life. He wanted to get a job to get back on his ________ , not knowing that making that decision________ saved the life of a baby. Ron was at a job ________ at the Applebee’s for a dishwashing job. As he was leaving the restaurant, he ________ a baby stroller(婴儿车)with a baby inside________ toward a busy highway. As the woman leaned into her car to get something, she forgot to park the stroller in a(n) ________ way. The wind pushed the stroller toward the road.The woman tried t o run after the stroller. but fell ________ . That’s when Ron came ________ out of nowhere to catch the stroller ________ before it reached the street.Ron’s sister, Donna was waiting at a nearby cafe when she heard the woman’s ________ for help. She says her ”heart dropped“ when she saw the stroller heading straight for traffic. When she saw her brother come to the baby’s ________ , she was incredibly relieved.Ron says he’s glad he was there at the perfect time, ________ he would feel guilty if he didn’t step up to help. The baby was unharmed, and though the woman was shaken up and suffered ________ to her knees, she’s all right!This story has a truly happy ending for all ________ : Applebee’s gave Ron the job when they heard about his ________ actions outside their door! We hope this is the beginning of a new chapter for this kind man.1.A．adventures B．experiences C．hands D．feet2.A．frequently B．sufficiently C．accidentally D．similarly3.A．celebration B．interview C．arrangement D．destination4.A．remembered B．fixed C．recognized D．spotted5.A．rolling B．drawing C．functioning D．battling6.A．traditional B．independent C．proper D．superior7.A．apparently B．instantly C．consequently D．automatically 8.A．wandering B．skating C．riding D．flying9.A．periods B．clicks C．seconds D．hours10.A．indication B．scream C．speech D．application 11.A．rescue B．warning C．preparation D．appointment 12.A．suggesting B．evaluating C．admitting D．reflecting13.A．references B．stresses C．problems D．injuries14.A．combined B．involved C．influenced D．subscribed 15.A．life-saving B．risk-taking C．decision-making D．eye-catching 7. 阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入l个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2022-2023学年广东省广州市第四中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2022-2023学年广东省广州市第四中学高二下学期5月月考英语试题1. When you grow up in Voss, outdoor adventures become a way of living. This is why visitors will find outdoor activities for all ages and levels. Many people get the impression that such activities as river sports, air sports and other extreme sports are only for the experts. Actually, you will find many outdoor adventures for those who simply want a taste of these elements in Voss.◆River KayakingThe river in Voss are great for river kayaking. If you are a beginner, we advise you to try an introduction course of 3 hours. A course of 2 days can be tested out if you really want to learn the sport of kayaking. Get a totally new experience with one of the best kayak centers in Norway.Prices From NOK 850 per person◆RaftingThe most popular summer activity in Voss. Thrilling, fun and suitable for beginners as well as those with experience! Includes transportation, safety instruction, swim test and about 8km of breathtaking rafting starting off in softer steams before getting on to the more exciting streams.Season Daily May—OctoberPrices From NOK 1,120Info All necessary equipment is provided. Please bring your own swimwear and towel.◆Bavallsekspressen Chair LiftExplore the mountain by riding the Bavallsekpressen chair lift all the way to the top to get immediate access to a great variety of hiking trails in beautiful scenery. The lift is also open for those who want to bring their bike or paraglider. Start and end: From Bavallen to Hangurstoppen. Season: Sat/Sun 24 June—06 August 12:00-16:00Prices Single trip: NOK 100 Day pass: NOK 250◆HusdyrparkenAt Husdyrparken, visitors get to experience Norwegian farm animals. You can participate in animal feeding and farm competitions, or simply relax with an organic ice cream in the café. You can also visit a small museum with old farming equipment.Season: Daily 18 June—21 AugustPrices: Adults NOK 120 Children NOK 60 Senior NOK 60Family Pass NOK 200 (For up to two adults and two kids)1. Who are the intended readers of the passage?A．Local residents. B．Professional athletes.C．Travel experts. D．Common Tourists.2. Which of the following activities provide instructions for beginners?A．River Kayaking and Rafting. B．Husdyrparken and River Kayaking.C．Rafting and Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift. D．Bavallsekspressen Chair Lift andHusdyrparken.3. How much should Jan pay for a farm trip with her little son and her mother in Voss?A．NOK 240. B．NOK 200. C．NOK 180. D．NOK 120.2. I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn't imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world.Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism.I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep.We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds.Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other's cultures.1. How did the writer first respond to Paul's travel plan?A．Scared. B．Puzzled. C．Disappointed. D．Surprised.2. What can we learn about Paul Salopek from paragraph 2?A．He was a western journalist. B．He had a knowledge of China.C．He came to China several times. D．He was Joseph Rock's acquaintance.3. What does paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul?A．They honored the ancestors. B．They set off in high spirits.C．They satisfied the locals' curiosity. D．They built bonds with people.4. What is the main purpose of the writer's writing the text?A．To share and reflect on a journey. B．To suggest a new way of travel.C．To advocate protection of biodiversity. D．To introduce and promote Chineseculture.3. Integrity is the quality of being honest and strong about what you believe to be right. The concept of integrity has played a key role in moral philosophy throughout history and is promoted in all societies because of its importance to social relations. Individual integrity is vital to society, one that enables people to make use of their capacity for critical reflection, does not force people to take up particular roles and does not encourage individuals to betray (背叛) each other. Besides, societies can be favorable to the development of individual integrity.Individual integrity can lift up the spirits of the entire society. It can shape the lives of people living in a particular society, the lives of all fellow people and, in its broadest sense, even the destiny (命运) of a nation. By contrast, if those living in the society are corrupt, it could have bad effects, jeopardizing the healthy morality of the society.On the other hand, a society can be favorable to the development of individual integrity. Society expects and requires integrity. A society consisting of people of integrity, and people who never compromise on their principles, could have a positive mark on the personal development on its members. Being a part of such a morally lively community could serve as a basis for absorbing traits of good character. This could be of a distinct advantage to any individuals in the society. Nonetheless, some social structures are of the wrong sort for some individuals to pursue integrity. If that is the case, we have to ask questions about the moral nature of society first before raising questions about individual integrity. Questions about integrity may turn out to be about what kind of society it is, rather than about the relationship between individual interests and characteristics of a society. The pursuit of adequate individual integrity often depends, not so much on understanding who one is and what one believes and is committed to, but rather understanding what one’s societyis and imagining what it could be.Under no circumstances can we underestimate the importance of human integrity in a society. People, who are honest, trustworthy, compassionate and caring, are the factors decisive in the growth of individuals as well as the development of a society.1. Individual integrity has been valued in society because______.A．it helps develop philosophy B．it is crucial to social relationsC．it is the basis of critical thinking D．it ensures people’s particular roles2. The underlined word “jeopardizing” in Paragraph 2 probably means “______”.A．dominating B．deciding C．dividing D．destroying3. What does the author believe according to the passage?A．Individual integrity relies on what one has faith in.B．The pursuit of individual integrity changes with time.C．The nature of society is decided by economic development.D．Social structures guide the formation of individual integrity.4. Which of the following shows the development of ideas in the passage?CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point C: ConclusionA．B．C．D．4. Death is a serious theme worthy of great poets. For example, John Keats’ When I Have Fears ThatI May Cease to Be and John Donne’s Death, Be Not Proud both discuss death in reflective way s. However, the imagery in these poems shows that while Keats believed death can only bring destruction, Donne believed death can be overcome.Keats was afraid of death, because to him death meant the loss of those things that made his life worth living: “…on the shore/Of the wide world I stand alone, and think/Till love and fame to nothingness do sink.“ In other words, Keats’ fear was that death was a ”nothingness” that would arrive before he could finish his life’s work or find his true love.Donne had a different attitude toward death, and so the imagery in his poem is different, too. To Donne, death should “be not proud”, because it was not “mighty and dreadful”. He also said that death was like “rest and sleep”. Donne believed that we would all wake fro m the sleep of death to everlasting life, just as we wake from our normal sleep to our everyday lives.Keats and Donne both knew that death was a part of life, and both poets used powerful imagery to talk about that difficult theme. The differences in this imagery show two very different attitudes toward the subject, one of which is much more positive than the other. Which poet to believe is up to the reader to decide.Not surprisingly, the readers’ own experiences may play a part in the way they respond to these poets’ approaches. Like the two poets and their beliefs, contemporary readers also may be divid ed on the subject. This may explain why Keats’ and Donne’s poetry remains fascinating years after their deaths.1. Which of the following may Keats agree with?A．Death could stop him from writing poetry. B．Death could help him find true love.C．Death was not mighty and dreadful. D．Death could be overcome by people.2. What did Donne believe in his poems?A．Death was generally powerful and terrible. B．Death was only a ceaseless sleep.C．Death was merely the loss of work andD．Death was hardly worth the fear.love.3. Why may contemporary readers view the serious subject of Keats and Donne differently?A．Because they are attracted to the two poets’ everlasting opposite beliefs.B．Because they are divided naturally by their positive or negative personalities.C．Because their own life experiences affect the understandings of the poems.D．Because their preferences for the poets’ strong imageries are various.4. Which of the following best describes the main writing style of the passage?A．Analysis. B．Argument. C．Comparison. D．Reasoning.5. The Power of PoetryPeople are suffering from depression and anxiety now more than ever. To help case the pain, they are turning to new approaches and, believe it or not, poetry is one of them.It’s common sense that reading fiction can increase empathy (同理心). 1 Well, for decades, scientific studies have proven that poetry has a beneficial impact in managing pain, handling stress and improving personal well-being. Let’s dive a bit deeper, and consider some speci fic ways in which poetry can help mental health.Poetry can be a form of comfort. By reading poetry, we can get the escapism we long for, transporting us out of our own world and into someone else’s. 2 Trying to uncover the meaning of a poem can give us a necessary break from our inner monologue as well.It can be a shared experience. Poems are often quite emotional in nature. 3 There’s something quite comforting in the knowledge that we’re not alone and that our pain is shared with someone else. Poetry often reveals that there is universality (普遍性) in the human experience.4 Many poems creatively tackle some sensitive topics like depression, anxiety, abuse, poverty, all of which can be found in a poetic form, empowering both the poet and the reader.T o put it lightly, life is tough, but it’s important to remember that we’re not alone. The next time you’re feeling hopeless, try diving into the works of a poet. 5 Who knows?6. At the doctor’s office, first I log onto a computer to announce my presence. Then I wait until a robotic nurse _______ me into the examination room. Soon, in steps the doctor, who also is a robot. He records my _______, does a few calculations and then _______ out a prescription (处方). Having swiped (刷) the credit card at a machine on the way out, I return home without having come across another human being. This scene is my horrible imagination of the future, which hasn’t come to pass —_______ not yet now.I really do like many aspects of _______. I’m a big fan of air conditioners in summer and heat in winter. But I don’t want machines to _______. When I call my dentist’s office and on the line actually get a human being, I am pleased. When I call the airport and get the lady-computer who_______ asking me to report myself, I want to scream. When I see the slow occupation of self-service check-out stations at the supermarket, I feel like shouting, “When it _______ cashiers, make mine humans, please!”After all, a human cashier might _______ a bag of flour leaking and get you a replacement. Real-life cashiers may have a ________ word for an elderly person struggling to pay the bill. Even more than that, they often take an interest in particularly cute children, which can ________ a young mother’s day. I don’t want to go back to the Stone Age, but I’m also ________ about a completely computerized world, where face-to-face communication is replaced by swiping credit cards and feeding numbers. Self-service check-out stations can be efficient. But they lack a(n) ________ so vital to everyday life. It is something that urges us to offer others a smile, a hug or a prayer, which may be ________ what they need at that moment. Call it the spirit, the soul or the heart. It is something that no ________ will ever have.1.A．follows B．wheels C．directs D．pushes2.A．identity B．character C．appearance D．symptoms3.A．stands B．prints C．finds D．calls4.A．in short B．in fact C．beyond doubt D．at least5.A．tradition B．civilization C．technology D．culture6.A．hand over B．take over C．turn over D．get over7.A．risks B．escapes C．keeps D．delays8.A．comes to B．goes to C．starts with D．compares with 9.A．scan B．expect C．spot D．remember10.A．joyful B．sympathetic C．bitter D．regretful11.A．shorten B．harden C．broaden D．brighten12.A．unconcerned B．anxious C．curious D．crazy13.A．element B．function C．role D．material14.A．merely B．partly C．exactly D．necessarily15.A．human B．cashier C．doctor D．machine7. 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。
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2011年5月月考统一测试英语试题（满分120）命题人：庞永森（2011-05-27）审题人：尚玉悌第一部分：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）从 A．B．C．D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
1．Christmas is ________ special holiday when ________ whole family are supposed to get together．A．the ; the B．a; a C．the; a D．a; the2．One of the best ways for people to keep fit is to ________ healthy eating habits．A．grow B．develop C．increase D．raise3．Busy _______ she is, Rita ______ two hours every Sunday afternoon to spend with her son．A．though, sets out B．as, sets asideC．as, sets down D．though, sets off4．As we all know, it takes ten years to grow trees but a hundred to rear（培育）people, which means it will be ________ one becomes a useful person．A．before long B．long after C．after long D．long before5．– How cold it is! I wonder how grass survive under such heavy snow．--Don‟t worry．There is a lot of air in loose snow which _______．A．keeps out the cold B．keeps the cold awayC．keep off the cold D．keep the cold up6．He looked around and caught a man _______ his hand into the passenger's pocket．A．put B．to be putting C．to put D．putting7．Puppy love（青少年早恋）is _________．A．there where Chinese parents have long been arguingB．where Chinese parents have long been arguingC．where do Chinese parents argue aboutD．the place that Chinese parents argue about8．---Can I borrow your car this Sunday?---______________．I won‟t use it anyhow．A．Sure, go ahead．B．Yes, indeed．C．Sorry, I don‟t know．D．Don‟t mention it．9．This library was ranked ______ one of the best libraries in the world_____ honor ofits contribution to the people．A．for, with B．as, for C．as, in D．with, to10．Though ________ money, his parents managed to send him to university．A．lack B．lacking ofC．lacked D．lacking11．Some cars are equipped with GPS for people easily to find the _________ of their destination．A．location B．place C．area D．position12．Of the two boys, the one reading a book is ___________．A．the tallest B．tall C．the taller D．taller13．_______ the meeting himself gave them a great deal of encouragement．A．The president will attend B．The president to attendC．The president attended D．The president's attending14．Progress _________ so far very good and he is sure that his new book will be finished on time．A．was B．had been C．has been D．will be15．--She looks very happy．She ________have passed the exam．--I guess so．It‟s not difficult after all．A．should B．must C．could D．might第二部分：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（ＡＢＣＤ）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
There is a wonderful fable about a young girl who had no family and no one to love her．One day, feeling sad and 16 , she was walking through a meadow （草地）when she noticed a small 17 caught in a thorn（荆棘）bush．The more the butterfly 18 to free itself, the deeper the thorns cut into its body．The young girl carefully released the butterfly 19 the thorns．20 flying away , the little butterfly changed into a beautiful fairy ．The young girl rubbed（搓）her eyes in 21 ．“For your wonderful kindness,” the good fairy said to the girl, “I will grant（实现）you any word you 22 like．”The little girl thought 23 an d then replied, “I want to be happy!”The fairy said, “Very well,” and leaned toward her and 24 in her ear．Then the good fairy suddenly disappeared．As the little girl 25 , there was no one in the land as 26 as she．Everyone asked her the 27 of her happiness．She would only smile and answer, “The reason for my happiness is 28 I listened to a good fairy when I was a little girl．”When she was very old and on her deathbed, the 29 all came together around her, being 30 that the fabulous（传说的）secret of happiness would 31 her．“Tell us, please,” they begged．“Tell us what the good fairy said．”The lovely old woman 32 smiled and said, “She told me that everyone,33 old or young, rich or poor they seemed, had 34 of me．”Happiness is the most precious thing in the world, which can be obtained in different ways．And happiness is also the simplest thing if you just do what you should do．It‟s 35 that if you love and help others you‟ll get it．16．A．alone B．lonely C．hopeless D．helpful17．A．bird B．ant C．worm D．butterfly 18．A．struggled B．stuck C．struck D．stretched19．A．of B．from C．away D．off20．A．In spite of B．In place of C．Instead of D．In short of 21．A．disbelieve B．disbelief C．belief D．believe22．A．had B．will C．would D．should23．A．for a moment B．in a moment C．at the moment D．over the moment 24．A．said B．told C．whispered D．talked 25．A．turned up B．brought up C．came up D．grew up 26．A．rich B．beautiful C．happy D．elegant27．A．key B．secret C．resource D．way28．A．that B．because C．why D．for29．A．families B．friends C．neighbors D．guests 30．A．afraid B．frightened C．concerning D．glad31．A．die off B．die out C．die away D．die with 32．A．simply B．justly C．rightly D.quitely33．A．how B．however C．whenever D．when34．A．need B．request C．require D．demand 35．A．sure B．certain C．possible D．impossible第三部分：阅读理解（共20 小题。