高二英语下学期期中试题
第二学期高二英语期中考试(2020—2021学年度)不含答案
第二学期高二英语期中考试（2020—2021学年度）不含答案英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How are the guests going to Beijing?A. By train.B. By car.C. By plane.2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At a cinema.B. At a restaurant.C. At a bus stop.3. Who is probably speaking to the man?A. His wife.B. His manager.C. His mother.4. What is the time now by the man’s watch?A. 8:45.B. 8:15.C. 9:00.5. When was the woman born?A. In 1989.B. In 1991.C. In 1993.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。
每段对话或独白读二遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Radio programs.B. Language lab.C. TV programs.7. What other languages besides English are taught over the radio?A. German, Spanish, and French.B. Portuguese, Swedish and French.C. Japanese, French and German.请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
四川省达州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试 英语含答案
高2025届高二（下）期中考试英语试题（答案在最后）本试卷满分150分，考试用时150分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gallery.B. In an office.C. In a store.2. Why does the woman come to the man?A. To buy a charger.B. To get the laptop.C. To change a battery.3. What is the man required to do?A. Find a list.B. Take a note.C. Sort the files.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A present.B. A party.C. A tradition.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Fix the lamp.B. Give her money back.C. Offer her a new room.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，选出最佳选项。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman plan to do with the books at first?A. Sell them.B. Throw them away.C. Keep them at home.7. What does the man do?A. He's a teacher.B. He's a writer.C. He's a librarian.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
2022-2023学年山东省日照市高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2022-2023学年山东省日照市高二下学期期中考试英语试题1. Museums around the WorldState Hermitage MuseumLocation: St. Petersburg, RussiaNumber of annual visitors: 4.96 millionThe State Hermitage is the second-largest art museum in the world, after the Louvre. The museum has in its collection over 3 million items and boasts the world’s largest collection of paintings. Only a part of the collection is on permanent display and includes Greek, Egyptian and Roman antiques, Renaissance paintings, Impressionist works and much more.Shanghai Science and Technology MuseumLocation: Shanghai, ChinaNumber of annual visitors: 4.82 millionOne of China’s most popular museums, Shanghai’s Science and Technology Museum offers fun exhibitions that will nurture your mind. The museum has permanent exhibitions dedicated to the wonders of the Earth, the human body, innovation and invention, robotics and more.National Gallery of ArtLocation: Washington, D.C.Number of annual visitors: 4.07 millionThe National Gallery is located on D.C.’s culturally rich National Mall and has some of the most important pieces of Western art found in the U.S.—including “Ginevra de’ Benci,” Da Vinci’s only publicly displayed painting in the Americas.Tate ModernLocation: London, EnglandNumber of annual visitors: 6.1 millionBuilt as a response to the limited space at London’s National Gallery, the Tate is now one of the most important contemporary art institutions on the planet. You can see Cubist paintings by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as well as works by Juan Gris, Paul Klee, Monet, Dali and more.1. Which museum has the largest number of visitors in a year?A．State Hermitage Museum.B．Shanghai Science and Technology Museum.C．National Gallery of Art.D．Tate Modern.2. What makes Shanghai Science and Technology Museum different from others?A．Its wonders. B．Its paintings.C．Its theme. D．Its antiques.3. Where is the text probably taken from?A．A science report. B．A travel guide.C．An academic article. D．An official document.2. “The first time I came to Zhadong village, I was struck by its natural beauty. The adobe (土坯) homes fit perfectly with the green environment,” recalls Hansen Nico Rene, a 63-year-old retired policeman. “But when we entered the houses, we found people were poor. There was a fireplace, a table, and some chairs.”The village Hansen visited is in a remote mountainous area in Guangxi’s Hechi city. Before coming to Zhadong, Hansen had settled in downtown Hechi for six years. What brought the retiree to Zhadong was a notice for volunteers to aid the poverty campaign in March 2018. At the time of Hansen’s first visit, there were still some parts of the village that were not accessible by road. It was a rainy day, but dozens of people were busy in the fields working with cables, bamboo, and iron posts, so Hansen went to see what was going on and found out that they were preparing to grow passion fruit to help people out of poverty.After the visits, Hansen suggested that the village use the land behind it to build a farm, and he also participated in the construction work himself. “It was a jungle. We brought electricity and water, and then we built a small farm. Now there are nearly 2,000 pigs and 200 cow s. It is still growing,” Hansen says.Today, this farm brings over 100,000 yuan in income to the villagers each year. With Hansen’s assistance, the village’s officials and other volunteer workers, developed featured industries, including cattle and sheep breeding and fruit planting. Hansen is quite satisfied with his work in the village. “Now everything has changed. The adobe homes have gone. Today everyone lives in new houses with a separate kitchen, living room, bathroom, and bedrooms. There is also electricity and internet connection.”Hansen returned to the city in May 2021. However, he maintains a deep attachment to Zhadong, and often goes back to the village to see his old friends and promote tourism by sharing pictures of local landscapes and cultural events on social media with his friends in Europe and beyond.1. What impressed Hansen first when he visited Zhadong village?A．The adobe homes. B．The natural beauty.C．The friendly people. D．The green lifestyle.2. Why did Hansen go to Zhadong village?A．To settle there. B．To be a volunteer.C．To fund a road. D．To grow passion fruit.3. How did Hansen help out in the village?A．He took part in building a farm.B．He worked as the leader of the village.C．He introduced the village to the tourists.D．He designed new houses for the villagers.4. Which of the following can best describe Hansen?A．Creative and ambitious. B．Talented and productive.C．Devoted and selfless. D．Cautious and cooperative.3. The Sunday Times spoke to 23 people including social workers, psychologists and parents, who said the impact of social media on the mental health of the young in Singapore is concerning.Mr Cho Ming Xiu, founder of mental advocacy non-profit Campus PSY, said most young people find it difficult not to ch eck on their friends on social media and compare their lives. “You can’t just do well in your studies. You have to be an all-rounder—you have to have a good CCA record, secure a good internship at a reputable company. This constant competition emphasized by social media channels by their peers—when everyone is posting about good things—intensifies competition, and young people find it stressful,” he added.Psychologists say that the flood of attractive posts can cause feelings of dissatisfaction, especially among young people with less experience to tell the social media world from real life. Assistant director of Touch Mental Wellness Andrea Chan said, “Seeing good things can draw much envy and comparison, while identification with bad things can lead to a negative circle.” And the strengthening of pleasure-seeking posting on social media can result in addiction, said the head of psychology at the Singapore University of Social Science.Ms Lee Yi Ping, program leader of Community Health Assessment Team, said, “In the event that a young person feels disappointed by the responses received, the depression is often left unnoticed unless the young person openly talks about it with another trusted person. Support must come from family and friends who can constantly remind the young people that no matter how challenging a life circumstance can be, they can overcome it.” “With timely and proper medical and psycho-social treatments by formal sources of support like helping professionals, coupled with informal sources of support like family and friends, young people stand a better chance with recovery and regain the ability to pursue their ambitions in life,” she added.The experts say if these pressures are left unchecked, negative thoughts and feelings from social media can contribute to depression, anxiety and eating disorders.1. What does the underlined word “intensifies” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Ruins. B．Updates. C．Heightens. D．Brightens.2. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The effects of social media. B．The situation of social media.C．The reasons for social media addiction. D．The enthusiasm for good posts on media.3. What do we know from Ms Lee Yi Ping’s words?A．Professional treatment does little to help out.B．The ambition will reduce unnoticed depression.C．Support from parents and friends really matters.D．Young people can overcome the depression alone.4. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Experts can address the impact of media.B．The young ignore the unchecked pressures.C．Pleasure-seeking posting is supposed to become popular.D．Negative feelings from social media do harm to the young.4. Virtual reality gamers (VR game) who finished it faster than their fellow gamers also have higher levels of general intelligence and processing capacity. This was the result of a study conducted by Markus Weinmann from the University of Cologne. The results also indicate that virtual reality games can be useful supplementary (补充) human resource management tools in companies for predicting the job performance of an applicant.Several studies have already shown that video games may indicate or even help to develop intellectual and cognitive abilities. As intelligence is one of the most commonly used predictors for job performance, video games could be interesting for the human resource management. Although many companies are increasingly using VR technology to recruit (招募) candidates, only few studies have specifically investigated whether and how VR games can be used to draw conclusions about intelligence in this area. The study contributes to bridging the gap between research and practice.Weinmann invited 103 participants to their lab. Under controlled laboratory conditions, they played the commercial VR game “Job Simulator”and completed the short version of the intelligence test BIS-4. The researcher’s analyses show that an increase of 17% in processing capacity correlated with less time spent playing the game (by an average of 3.7 minutes).The results are a scientific novelty, as it has hardly been possible to conduct VR studies with state-of-the-art VR hardware. There are thus few studies that have investigated the correlation between behavior in VR and intelligence, “There are already some companies that use games, so-called‘serious games’, for recruiting. The new results are in line with this specific application of VR games and show that they can be used for recruiting,” said Weinmann.The scientists intend to continue their research on the potential of video games for practical applications. Among other things, they are investigating how people behave in virtual world.1. What can we learn from Weinmann’s study?A．The results are far from satisfactory.B．The participants can play the game freely.C．It aims to develop intellectual ability.D．It helps to combine research with practice.2. What is Weinmann’s attitude to the result of the study?A．Unclear. B．Intolerant. C．Favorable. D．Doubtful.3. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．Limitations of the study.B．Possible directions for future study.C．The present situation of the study.D．The explanation of the research method.4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．VR games can be used in recruitmentB．VR games can indicate intelligence levelC．VR games improve applicants’ performanceD．VR games have gain popularity in management5. Crying is often associated with emotions like anger, frustration, or sadness. 1 But have you ever heard of the term “happy tears”? You might have even experienced it! In a 2018 study, 68% of participants reported that a happy or positive event caused them to tear up. Over the decades, researchers have put forward theories to explain why happy crying occurs.2 This meant that people who cried when experiencing something joyous had hidden feelings of sadness. Many researchers have been against the theory over the years, but it appears to be one of the earliest attempts to understand why we cry when we are happy.Tears contain enzymes, lipids, electrolytes, and metabolites. But emotional tears might also include other proteins and hormones (荷尔蒙). It is assumed that release of stress hormones may help regulate the body’s physical and emotional homeostasis (体内平衡). 3Crying in any scene could also be our way of showing weakness as human beings. 4 This happens when we cry because of a happy or sad event. Scientists believe that crying is a way of establishing a social connection with other people.Yet other scientists suggest that all types of crying come from feelings of frustration and them coming on. When you cry, it feels like you are releasing some of these emotions. Similarly,helplessness. 5 While you might not always allow your tears free fall, you often feel while you might be experiencing a happy or joyous occasion, you might find the emotion hard to control. Crying helps you release some of this emotion.6. Jim Dwyer once served his country in the United States Air Force. Now that he is retired, he is still _________ his country. This time it’s through _________ meals to those w ho truly need it.Every Thursday, Dwyer starts his day at Meals on Wheels in Westminster, _________ eight hot plates and sending the nutritious meals to older adults. “It’s wonderful to help those _________. You know it’s just the ability to help people th at are _________ at home, and not able to get out on their own. It’s something I get _________ from. And who knows? Maybe someday I might need this _________ too,” said Dwyer.Dwyer was inspired to join Meals on Wheels during his _________ to make sure his elderly parents had hot meals to eat. “I saw on TV here in Westminster that they were looking for _________ for Meals on Wheels, and I said I can do that,” said Dwyer.His efforts to __________ serving his fellow Americans, as he did in the military, are __________. It is true that the meals bring __________ to the faces of those getting a nutritious plate. “Dwyer is great. He is one of our volunteers that have been __________ for a long time,” said Darla Olson of Meals on Wheels.As the saying goes, “It’s never too late to learn. __________, Dwyer’s story tells us that it is also never too late to make __________ efforts to work for the good of the community.1.A．serving B．building C．promoting D．guiding2.A．returning B．selling C．delivering D．donating3.A．picking up B．clearing up C．searching for D．applying for4.A．in debt B．in need C．in sight D．in danger5.A．given up B．turned down C．looked after D．shut in6.A．knowledge B．strength C．satisfaction D．award7.A．project B．solution C．service D．pleasure8.A．process B．purpose C．methods D．efforts9.A．chefs B．drivers C．soldiers D．waiters10.A．enjoy B．continue C．finish D．consider11.A．identified B．confirmed C．appreciated D．popularized 12.A．smiles B．tears C．pride D．honor13.A．absorbed B．concerned C．accustomed D．committed14.A．Actually B．Hopefully C．Occasionally D．Gradually15.A．complex B．constant C．joint D．random7. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
高二下学期期中考试英语试卷分值：150 时间：120分钟温馨提示：本试卷包含Ⅰ、Ⅱ两卷。
其中，第Ⅰ卷为选择题，所有答案必须用2B铅笔涂在答题卡中的相应位置；第Ⅱ卷为非选择题，必须在答题卷上的相应位置作答。
答案写在试卷上均无效，不予记分。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共115 分）第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。
听力部分结束前, 你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How does the woman feel?A. Angry.B. Happy.C. Worried.2. What does the man mean?A. He is very shy now.B. He was also shy when he was Michelle’s age.C. He is the same age as Michelle.3. What did the man do?A. Had some drinks.B. Made a phone call.C. Looked after the woman.4. Why was the man angry?A. The woman hurt him.B. He didn't relax.C. The woman left the room.5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Classmates.C. Strangers.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6 段材料，回答第6-8 题。
黑龙江省哈尔滨市第三中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
哈三中2023—2024学年度下学期高二学年期中考试英语试卷（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）注意事项：本试卷分第一部分（听力），第二部分（阅读理解），第三部分（语言运用），第四部分（写作）。
第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，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，从题中给出的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 restaurant’s specialty?A. American food.B. Italian food.C. Thai food.2. Why is the man here?A. To deal with the company.B. To make an inquiry.C. To visit the woman.3. What is the woman most excited about?A. Seeing sharks.B. Going to the beach.C. Staying with her relatives.4. Where are the speakers?A. At a bus stop.B. In a car.C. On a bus.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Why the electricity bill went up.B. Where they can pay the electricity billC. How they can reduce the electricity usage.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。
高二下学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高二下学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）1. What is the weather like now?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.2. Where will the woman meet Sandy?A. At the post office.B. In the park.C. Downtown.3. When will the speakers probably meet again?A. Before the meeting.B. Today.C. Tomorrow.4. Which team is the man’s daughter on?A. The swim team.B. The football team.C. The basketball team.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A history book.B. An evening class.C. The woman’s company.听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Whose birthday is on Saturday?A. Bill’s.B. Anne’s.C. Mary’s.7. Where will the party be?A. At the woman’s house.B. In a restaurant.C. At a big place outdoors.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man think of the woman?A. She is too lazy.B. She has spent too much money recently.C. She does too much window-shopping.9. Who will go shopping with the woman?A. The man.B. Lily.C. Herself alone.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
高二第二学期期中考试(英语)试卷含答案
高二第二学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（8分）1 .What does Ms. Hooper do?A. She's an architectB. She's a studentC. She's a teacherD. She's a designer2. What is Ms. Hooper hoping to use as content entry?A Her final assignmentB The sketch she made last yearC A new restoration designD last-minute drawing3. What does Mr. Muri apologize for?A His promptnessB His lack of detailsC His hastily made adD His late reply4. What is Muri's concern for Ms. Hooper?A That she might be too busy to do this wellB That she is too young and inexperiencedC That she is a professional and this is not designed for themD That the requested designs might be different from what she has learned.2.（6分）When I was young, I had an old neighbor nam ed Dr. Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never shouted at us for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his life’s goal was to make it a forest. Dr. Gibbs had some interesting theories about planting. He talked about trees that weren’t watered would grow deep roots in search of water. So he never watered his trees. He planted an oak (橡树) and, instead of watering it every morning, he beat it with the rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the tree’s attention.Dr. Gibbs died a couple of years. Every now and again, I walk by his house and look at the trees that he planted twenty-five y ears ago. They’re very strong now.I planted a couple of trees a few years later. I watered them regularly and took good care of them. Whenever a cold wind blows, they shake their leaves and branches.The funny thing about those trees of Dr. Gibbs was that difficulty seemed to help them in ways comfort and ease never could.1．What was Dr. Gibbs’ life goal?A. To study plants.B. To save more lives.C. To make a lot of money.D. To build a forest.2．One of Dr. Gibbs’ theories about planting was that ______.A. he often talked to the treesB. he never watered the treesC. he kicked the trees heavilyD. he buried the leaves around the roots 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Trees are not as weak as we think.B. Difficulty is necessary for growth.C. We should listen to others’ adviceD. Planting trees is good for the environment.3.（8分）New law lets students sleep inWhen your alarm clock rings and you drag yourself out of bed, you probably wonder: Why on earth does school have to start so early?Fortunately, there is a new law to back you up―or better still, science.A law in California, passed on Oct 13, requires that public middle schools begin classes no earlier than 8:00 am and that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 am. The law will go into effect by July 1, 2022.Starting school at 8:00 or 8:30 in the morning may not sound like too big of a change, but it could mean one more hour of sleep for students who used to start school at 7:30 or even earlier.“The e ffect of that one hour is something they will be feeling as 40-year-old adults,” Sumit Bhargava, a sleep expert at Stanford University told The New York Times. He said that not having enough sleep can affect students’ mental health and increase the risk of getting fat and diabetes (糖尿病).In the short run, students’ school performances should improve almost immediately. Kyla Wahlstrom, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education, found that students who have enough sleep are more alert (机敏的) in class and get better grades.Some might say that urging students to go to bed earlier could have been a much easier solution than changing the school timetable across an entire state. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teenagers go through biological changes when they enter puberty (青春期), which makes it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11: 00 pm. So when school starts at 8: 00 or earlier, they can hardly get the ideal 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep that experts suggest they need to do their best in the daytime.This is why when the new law came out, its author, Anthony Portantino, said, “Generations of children will come to appreciate ( 感激) this historic day and our governor for taking bold action.1.When should public high schools start classes according to the California’s new law?A.No earlier than 8:30 am..B.No earlier than 8:00 am.C.No earlier than 7:30 am.D.No earlier than 9:00 am.2.What can we learn from Bhargava’s words?A. The amount of sleep people need changes with age.B. Lack of sleep could lead to health problems.C. Lack of sleep affects adults more than children.D. Sleep problems are one of the leading causes of diabetes3.What do we know about teenagers’ sleep patterns?A. Ideally, they need eight hours of sleep a night..B. Less sleep is needed when they enter pubertyC. They often wake up at midnight due to biologicalD. They may have difficulty falling asleep before11.pm4.Where does this passage probably come from?A. A n ewspaperB. A b iographyC. A textbookD. An advertisement4.（8分）Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years，development in technology has moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now，two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype(原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton，marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics，says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly.“It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed，” he adds.Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company’s main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors(交叠式旋翼) to power the vehicle.The company is testing a fullsize prototype of the Hoverbike，which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.In New Zealand，the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a fullsize prototype of its personal flying device，called Jetpack(喷气背包).It can fly for more than 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said Jetpack “is built around safety from the start”.In his words，“reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself，very sim ilar to a Formula One racing car.”Jetpack uses a gasolinepowered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr Coker says it also has a parachute(降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot，” he adds. Mr Coker says Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.1.We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike __________.A. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsB. can be transported quickly after being folded and packedC. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyD. can fly for over 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high2.The writer uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that .A.Jetpack’s engine is powerfulB.Jetpack is very safe and reliableC.Jetpack’s actual structure is uniqueD.Jetpack can reach a great speed and height3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “ ”.A.the parachuteB.the engineC.JetpackD.the jet stream4.What is th e author’s main purpose of writing the passage?A.To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B.To show the differences between the two personal flying vehicles..C.To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.D.To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解This is the classic Red Center tour. Take your time to spend three days exploring the highlights of the area—Uluru, Kata, Tjuta, and Kings Canyon.Day 1: Alice Springs to Uluru(Ayers Rock)Starting in Alice Springs, set off to experience a working camel farm, perhaps even enjoying a ride. In the afternoon we set out for Kata Tjuta and take a guided walk through the impressive Domes of Kata Tju ta. We then head to Australia’s most iconic landmark(标志性地标)—Uluru(Ayres Rock).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)Fees included:Uluru—Kata Tjuta National Park admissionUluru sunset drinksMeals included: Lunch and DinnerDay 2: Uluru SunriseAn early start this morning is rewarded with the Uluru sunrise. While the morning is fresh, enjoy a walk around the base of the rock, gaining insights into the land and the local Mala Aboriginal people. After lunch, perhaps we will purchase some local arts and crafts at the Uluru Cultural Center. We will eat and spend the night at Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)Activities included:Mala cultural interpretative walkUluru Cultural CenterWatarrka National Park(Fees not included)Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerDay 3: Kings Canyon Rim (边缘) WalkAfter breakfast, get your hiking shoes on and head out to explore the Kings Canyon. You’ll be left breathless by the great beauty of the canyon as you walk through the Lost City and the North and South Walls. After lunch, we will go back to Alice Springs.Activities included: Kings Canyon Rim walkMeals included: Breakfast and LunchSpecial information:$600 for one person, 10% discount for two people together.Flight must be booked to depart from Alice Springs the day after the trip finishes.1、What do Day1 and Day 2 have in common?A. The living condition.B. The starting time.C. The guided activities.D. The meal arrangements.2、If a couple go on the tour, how much will they pay?A. $540.B. $600.C. $1080D. $12003、What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?A. To tell the benefits of tour.B. To introduce a touring route.C. To tell people how to organize a three-day tour.D. To show visitors how to enjoy themselves to the full.Age has never been a problem for Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area girl started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational(鼓舞人心的) speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquakes, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The girl plans to focus on aviation psycho logy(航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took flights all the time. Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off—a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and In the Future aims to help business owners deal with trends. Her third book The Genius Race has a wider appeal. It is designed to help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.4、What can we know about Thessalonika from the passage?A. She majored in science and technology.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She started homeschooling when she was 6 years old.D. She got her bachelor’s deg ree through online courses.5、What is Thessalonika’s next plan according to the passage?A. Majoring in aviation psychology.B. Being active in her youth group.C. Making inspiring speeches for leadership meetings.D. Writing another book to help people to be geniuses.6、Why does Thessalonika write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. To help people to be successful.B. To raise concern about psychology.C. To share her own experience with others.D. To give students a hand to complete college.7、Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. HomeschoolingB. To Be a GeniusC. Three Published BooksD. The Story of ThessalonikaThere’s nothing like having a best friend forever—that person who you can have fun with and talk to. July 30 is the International Day of Friendship. Maybe you can keep an eye out for a new friend to get to know. And while we’re talking about friends, don’t think humans are the only ones who know a thing or two about friendship. Check out these friendly animals in nature who help each other out.An elephant and an olive baboon(东非狒狒) can be friends? It sounds strange, but it’s true. You can find this pair of friends in the grasslands of Africa. This unusual pair helps each other out like any good friends would. The elephant uses its front teeth to make a waterhole in the sand, and it lets the olive baboon have a drink from this “well” when it gets thirsty. In return, the baboon tells the elephant when danger is near. It climbs up to the treetops and calls out so i ts friend knows that it’s time to move on.In the sea world, the goby fish(虾虎鱼) and the shrimp(虾) are well-known for their friendship. While the shrimp provides a home for the goby fish, the goby fish provides a guidance service for the almost blind shrimp. You see, the goby has great eyesight and stays close to the shrimp. As the shrimp moves around, the shrimp is feeling the goby with itsantenna(须) from time to time to make sure it’s still there. If the goby senses danger, she will return to the home and the shrimp will follow.The langur monkey has a very good friendship with the chital deer(花鹿). While the langur monkey eats in a tree, it drops leaves to the ground. This is good for the deer because sometimes there’s not much food. The deer will follow the monkey and eat whatever food is dropped. And in return, when the monkey comes down from the tree, the deer will put its foot down heavily to tell the monkey if it senses danger.8、How can an elephant help an olive baboon?A. By offering a shelter.B. By digging a waterhole.C. By guiding the way.D. By warning it of danger.9、What does a shrimp do when moving around in the sea?A. It never swims far from its home.B. It goes home from time to time.C. It stays close to the goby fish.D. It uses its antenna for directions.10、What do the olive baboon and the chital deer have in common?A. They have good eyesight.B. They have a good sense of smell.C. They warn their friends of danger.D. They live together with their friends.11、What would be the best title for the text?A. Best friends foreverB. The International Day of FriendshipC. Love me, love my dogD. Friendships in the animal worldMusic is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.A recent study suggests that preterm(早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. Experts led by Dr. Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems. Music can help recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological(神经的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing.There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about a thrown-away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular(心血管的)system.12、How does music affect preterm babies?A. It helps repair their neurological systems.B. It helps develop their potential in music.C. It helps improve their hearing systems.D. It helps reduce their pain.13、What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. causeB. increaseC. preventD. cure14、Why can music mend a broken heart?A. It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.B. It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.C. It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.D. It can help patients recover in a slow way.15、What may be the best title for the text?A. How music affects our mind and body?B. The way to choose quality music.C. The best time to listen to music.D. Who can benefit from music?二、七选五16、 Confidence makes a difference. It could mean the difference in landing a job you have been dreaming of. It could also mean the difference in staying happy with strangers. Having enough confidence may help you achieve what you want in your life. But how exactly do you gain confidence? ①_____.Make lists. ②_____ First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest. This will help you focus on the good things you have done instead of the things that have gone wrong. Then look at the things you enjoy doing. Passion will help you work hard. In mostcases, you will have the opportunity to improve.Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise. ③_____ Always remember that you matter. If you have something to say, force yourself to say it clearly and loudly. You can do this without sounding angry. If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away.④_____⑤_____ This makes you move in the right direction. Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence. Start with the little things like the stuff you have been putting off for later. The more things you accomplish, the better you feel.A. Focus on little stuff.B. Move towards your goal.C. Here are some ways to make you more confident.D. In order to be confident, you have to look confident.E. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her.F. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise.G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are.三、完形填空（20空）One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces.A young couple 1 the paintings ahead of me chatted 2 between themselves. I watched them for a moment and 3 the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s patience for 4 her constant flood of words. Annoyed by their noise, I moved on.I met them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. 5 I heard her constant flood of words, I moved away 6 .I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 7 when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man 8 his pocket and pulled out a white object. He extended(展开) it into a long walking stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to 9 his wife’s jacket.“He’s a 10 man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would 11 if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a 12 that his life wouldn’t13 . So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.”“Can’t see? You’re 14 . He sees a lot. 15 than you or I do,” the clerk said. “Hiswife 16 each painting so he can see it in his head.”I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the 17 of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 18 and the courage of a husband who would not 19 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love 20 by two people as I watched this couple walk away with their arms intertwined(交缠).17、A. judging B. viewing C. noticing D. measuring18、A. carelessly B. hardly C. secretly D. continuously19、A. found B. required C. blamed D. announced20、A. putting up with B. adding up toC. coming up withD. living up to21、A. Now that B. Each time C. Ever since D. As though22、A. luckily B. frequently C. quickly D. gradually23、A. deal B. difference C. purchase D. fortune24、A. looked into B. broke into C. got into D. reached into25、A. take B. wash C. return D. buy26、A. cold B. brave C. lucky D. clever27、A. give up B. make up C. wake up D. turn up28、A. discovery B. contribution C. complaint D. promise29、A. end B. return C. continue D. change30、A. careless B. wrong C. right D. foolish31、A. Better B. Worse C. More D. Less32、A. touches B. praises C. describes D. draws33、A. courage B. wisdom C. faith D. patience34、A. hearing B. emotion C. sight D. thought35、A. refuse B. allow C. invite D. force36、A. shared B. expected C. received D. imagined四、短文填空37、 When it comes to the Chinese great literature, Journey to the West is certainly on the list. It is one of the most famous fantasy ①_____(story) in China. Wu Cheng’en, a gifted writer in Ming Dynasty, created the fantasy story, ②_____(inspire) by real historical events. In the story, a Buddhist monk named Xuanzang travels more than 10,000 kilometres on hispilgrimage (朝圣之旅) to India ③_____(attain) Buddhist sutra(佛经). At the foot of a mountain shaped like five fingers, Xuanzang frees a monkey named Sun Wukong, ④_____ has great magic power and masters 72 methods of trans formation. Wukong, as Xuanzang’s first disciple(徒弟), is righteous and brave. Unlike conventional heroes, he departs from tradition and fights for ⑤_____(free). His tag is, “Hey, I’m coming!” He helps Xuanzang accomplish the goal with Zhu Bajie, monk Sha Wujing and White Dragon Horse, after ⑥_____(go) through eighty-one adventurous experiences. With virtues and shortcomings, every character shines. In the journey, they come across ⑦_____ large number of difficulties, like battling with wicked monsters, evil humans and even themselves.What the book conveys ⑧_____(include) kindness, trust, bravery, teamwork, tolerance and so on. The story is well known for vivid and attractive plots, appealing ⑨_____ readers of all ages. To our delight, it has been made into TV series and films ⑩_____(success). So if you are tired when reading the book, you can take a break to enjoy the screen.五、短文改错38、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。
高二英语下册期中考试试题
高二下学期期中考试试题第一部分听力(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．Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hotel.B. On the phone. C．On a bus.2．What does the man mean?A．The man forgets to wear his new shirt．B．The new shirt doesn’t fit him．C．He has no chance to wear his new shirt．3．Where does the woman watch the film at last?A．At home．B．In the cinema. C．In the video-room.4．What class did Paul have this morning?A. Chemistry.B. History. C．Mathematics.5．What are the two speakers talking about?A. A fine boat.B. Their friend，Tom.C. The weather.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，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟。
听完后各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6．What’s the relationship between the speakers?A．Student and teacher. B．Friends.C．Wife and husband．7．What can we know from the passage?A．All the songs were Chinese songs．B．All the songs were foreign songs．C．Some were Chinese songs and some were foreign songs.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2022-2023学年浙江省宁波效实中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含听力)
2022-2023学年浙江省宁波效实中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题（含听力）1. What does the girl like about her parents?A．They are caring. B．They are rich. C．They are powerful.2. How much does the keyboard cost now?A．$50. B．$40. C．$20.3. Why did the boy refuse the girl’s offer?A．He has a doctor’s appointment.B．He has gone to the beach earlier.C．He needs to go to see his family.4. What are the speakers doing?A．Making dinner. B．Shopping for a party. C．Ordering some food.5. What does the man want to know?A．The meaning of some expressions.B．The recipe for some desserts.C．The solutions to some problems.6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is the man’s advice on the woman’s trip?A．She should also check out Venice.B．She should only stay in Rome.C．She really should go to Pisa.2. How much vacation time will the woman probably spend in Rome?A．Two days. B．Five days. C．Seven days.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
河南省2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
河南省2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Best Animated Movies of All TimeThese are the finest animated movies ever made. These ente1taining animation classics are the best of a lasting, ever developing modern art form.Snow White and the Seven DwarfsAs the first ever animated feature film in history, this is also the first animated film to win Oscars. Despite th巳huge lack of funds, Walt Disney bet the farm（孤注一掷）on this musical fantasy. A lot of p巳ople thought he was crazy to believe audiences would connect the movie with hand drawn creations in 80 minutes.MulanMulan was based on a Chinese legend and told th巳story ot a woman who pretended to be a man, and replaced her father to fight in the war. The film took the idea of the Disney princesses and turned it on its head with a very strong”willed and powerful femal巳leading the way. The film finally picked Oscars.WALL-EHow could a general audience in 21st century empathize（产生共鸣）with a robot who barely says a word? Well, big－巳y时，kind-hearted,sensitive and romantic WALL-Eis one of the greatest wonders, and his dangerous journey through outer space is nothing short of fascination. You can expect this Oscar-winning movie to last as long as the great silent comedies of Charlie Chaplin.The Lion KingThe film tells the story of Simba, the little, who finally became the king of the grassland with the company of many enthusiastic friends. With no shortage of grand scene, memorable characters, and humour, this Africa-set loose adaptation of Hamlet sits on the top of the mountain. It was awarded for its attractive music.1、What is special about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?A.It is the earliest film ever made.C.It was doubt巳d before its release. B.lt is the first film to win Oscars.D.Its process of filming went well.2、What do WALL-E and Charlie Chaplin's works have in common?A.There are few lines.B.The heroes are robots.C. They were Oscar-winning films.D.They were set in Chinese culture.3、Which is adapted from Shakespeare's works?A.Snow White and the Seven Dua呐.B.Mulan.C. WALL-£.D.The lion King.On a hot July 4th afternoon, when Eric was driving suddenly he found the road in front of him began to disappear. He was so frightened that he stopped and closed his eyes. It became totally gray in his right eye and he couldn’t see anything. After finally seeing the doctor, he was told that he had suffered a retinal detachment（视网眼脱离）.Eric had two surgeries in the following fifteen days, both unsuccessful. He lost the vision in his right eye permanently.He spent the next eight years adjusting to living with one eye while pursuing his passion for movies. He got an entry-level job with Harkins Theatres and worked his way up with on巳goal in mind, which was to be a gene1划manager and run his own Harkins. Unfortunately, he developed myopic degeneration（近视性恶化）in his left eye, which caused damage to the retina. The disease progressed quickly over the next three years, leaving him almost blind. He could s巳巳shadows of peopl巳and objects, but he couldn’t make out details. Eric was forced to quit the job, going on his long-term disability.Instead of despairing, he charted a new course for his life. And he found inspiration in an activity that one might not associat巳with people who have visual impairments（缺陷）running. Three years on, he was training for the New York City Marathon, With the help of a sighted guide, he was hoping to finish the race in four hours.”I want to run it for those people that were denied because they were different or because they woke up one day and had a dramatic loss or whatever it was，”Eric said.”And I also want to run to prove to myself that I can run it in four hours.”His eyesight faded. But this marathon巳r’s road ahead is cl巳arer than ever.4、What happened to Eric?A.He was involved in a serious crash.B.He hurt hjs eye on a damaged road.C.He accidentally went the wrong way.D.He had an accidental visual problem.5、What can we learn about Eric from paragraph 2?A.He was mentally defeated.B.His right eye became worse.C.His dream crash巳d down later.D.He couldn’t fit in with new life.6、Why did Eric want to run the marathon?A.To contribute to his recovery.B. To cheer up others.C.To promote th巳public welfare.D. To make a living.7、Which of the following can best d巳scribe Eric?A.Positive and fi r m.C.Reliabl巳and wise. B.Wann-hearted and generous.D. Strong-willed and cautious.You don’t have to use a dandelion（蒲公英）to know which way the wind blows. But it can help. Dandelion seeds fly freely in the wind. But those seeds on any given dandelion have different fates. Some are to float north wh巳n the wind blows them, while others are fated to fly east, south, w巳st or some direction in between.“How do dandelion seeds respond to the wind depends on where th巳y sit on th巳dandelion head？”says Jena Shields, a biophysicist at Cornell University in Ithaca.One day, Jena happened to watch her little child play with dandelions. She noticed that the dandelion seeds didn’t all fall o仔the same. Some came [oos巳mor巳easily than others, but it d巳pended on how the child blew on the se巳d h巳ads.Jena got the inspiration for the research f r om it. So Jena set out to study what was going on.She measured th巳force it takes to blow dandelion seeds away. T o start with, she glued（幸占贴）a wire to the different seeds. Then she pulled them at various angles. T his seed-by-seed study旦旦监旦what happens when the wind pushes them over.The findings show that each seed falls off most easily in the wind from one direction, and seeds from on巳head don’t go the same way. The feathery seeds on the side facing th巳wind will fall off most easily. The oth巳rs hold on more tightly until the wind shifts. Besides, once blown off a dandelion, a seed’s umbrella-like feather carries it on the wind that pulled it away. And it helps explain why the plants are so successful in spreading.However, Jena also found an exception. A sudden strong blow was still able to blow all the seeds away in the same direction. So when a strong wind blows or excit巳d children try their best to blow, all the seeds could be blown off at once.8、Why did Jena do research on dandelion seeds?A. To correct p巳ople’s misconception of dandelions.B.To satisfy her child’s curiosity about dandelions.C. To explain why dandelions fly far without wind.D. To figure out how dandelion seeds react to wind.9、What does the underlin巳d word”mimicked”in paragraph 3 mean?A.Predicted.B.Copied.C.Explored.D.Proved.10、What did Jena Shields' research prove about dandelion seeds?A. They tend to fly in one direction.B.Th巳y fly for the similar distance.C.They come off easier in the wind f r om one direction.D.They break free from feathers to fly once coming off.11、What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A.To make up for the research. C.To make a summary of the text.B.To stress the point of the text.D. To provide examples f o r the research.Plastic waste is choking our planet. P巳ople are trying to help fix it by recycling, but their巳fforts aren’t going far enough. Ev巳n when plastic producers are held responsible and attempt to solve the problem, it do巳sn't always go smoothly. Such has b巳en the case for the company Torus Pak, which produces novel packaging for frozen meals on a large scale.Like many other black plastic products, the Torus Pak packages used a carbon-based pigment（颜料）.This pigment troubles the sorting technology which is used by many recycling facilities, so black plastic usually巳nds up being thrown away because the machines can’t identify it. Now the company is midway through the complex process of phasing out that pigment and switching由at pigment to one由at doesn’t use carbon.But that doesn't mean the problem is solved, for the recycling rate at the waste facility itself is not encouraging. Your discarded plastic may end up in a land tll even if you send it to be 1毛cycled.Worldwide, only about nine p巳rcent of all the plastic waste has been recycled, which amounts to less than 600 million tons out of over 6 billion. W hile one might assume the proportion of plastic being recycled is on the increase due to improv巳d tech and increased public awareness of environmental protection, it’s actually become even lower in many places in r巳cent years.”The world wasn’t always flooded with single-use plastic products，”said Lisa Ramsden, senior plastic campaigner for Gree叩eace USA.”We know how to live without them. We’ve just got used to a convenience culture that relies so heavily on them.”The solution is obvious. To get out of this habit, we should stop using so much plastic, starting with many of th巳items we use just onc巳for a few minutes. Companies need to shift toward using more refillable and reusable container飞and packaging made from materials that are less harmful to the environment. Governments must mandate（强制执行）such changes-a goal we’re now finally inching closer to every day.12、What is the problem with Torus Pak packages?A.They are expensive f o r customers.B.They are hard to de白ne recyclable.C.Their pigment is hardly appealing.D.Their production process is complex.13、What does the author mainly stress in paragraph 3?A. The reason for recycling plastic waste.B. The potential of recycling plastic waste.C.The outcome of recycling plastic waste.D.The objective of recycling plastic waste.14、What is advised to solve the plastic pollution in the text?A.Advancing recycling t巳chnology.B.Making som巳stricter relevant laws.C.Setting higher environmental goals.D.Reducing th巳use of plastic products.15、Which can b巳the best tit！巳for the text?A.Recycling fails to solve plastic pollutionB.A company contributes a lot to re地yclingC.Great changes happen in r巳，cycling plasticD.Plastic pollution is increasingly worsening二、七选五16、Friction（摩擦力）is a very familiar force in everyday life. It always acts to slow things down. Sometimes we may mistake f r iction for traction（拉力）.Friction is the force feltb巳tween two surfaces, while衍action is the action that results.①一一.But衍action can be increased when things like that change.The material a surface is made from affects how much friction it creates. We can see how it works by thinking of everyday o均ects.If we rub our fingers along a pi巳ce of sandpap巳r,we can feel how rough it脱②一＿.lt’s much smoother than the sandpap巳r,but it still feels a bit rough. F inally, imagine tracing om fingertips across metal, such as the st巳el used to makea car door. It feels amazingly smooth.③一一＿.Light pressure will result in only a sn】all amou川of frpr巳ssing tog巳ther strongly will g巳nerate much f r iction. For instanc巳，even two sheets of sandpaper rubbing together lightly will have only a little friction. Press them down hard, though, and they will have a much harder time moving.We can also see a huge effect of f r iction in earthquak臼④一一一，smaJI sliding causes minor quakes. Once their台iction gets too strong, a major quak巳will happen, Friction can also lead to dramatic fun, such as ice skating. Balancing all of o山·weight on skates creates a much higher pressure than if we are wearing regular shoes. That pressur巳actually melts a thin layer of ice.⑤一一－A.Friction is really a r巳suit of pr巳ssureB.As Earth's plates try to slide past one anotherC.Now imagine running our hand across a piece of woodD. I n fact, we are not sliding across th巳ice but liquid waterE. T he force of friction doesn’t change if you increase the surface areaF.Even though we can feel the forces of friction every day as we walk and playG.The other factor that affects friction is how hard the two sudaces are pressing together三、完形填空（15空〉Anoush己Husain has packed more into her 35 years than most people manage in a life-time. Born＿」＿her right arm below the elbow, Husain threw herself into_Las a youngster. But hand surgery, then a two year struggle with cancer, put an__l_to that passion.”Surgery left me with moving一土＿and strength issues，＇’she says.”l was sedentary（锚要久坐的）for long. Then a friend told me to go rock climbing.”The moment＿主＿ev巳rything.”I needed much balance and skill to do the same moves as her," says Husain.”But by concentrating on it, __Q__my illness. I was just a climber. ThatL_made me confident. So after moving to London from Lux巳mbourg in 2015, I started一�in Finsbwy Park. I didn't meet any other disabl巳d climbers in London, which seemed___2._. Climbing with able-bodied people, I sometimes felt＿」旦＿as a young woman with cancer." Eventually, Husain entered a__ll_一”l got a coach and by 2016, I was ranked second in the UK, and later went to the IF SC Climbing W orld Cup，”she says.”_l主一’I met many other disabled climbers who said it was a一」王一that we only met up for events. So in 2017, I set up a__.!Lfor disabled climbers.”Within a week, sh巳had over 50 members. That first year, she ran over 40 5巳ssions.”It_l二＿my life，’she says.17、 A.moving B. missing C. testing D. exercising18、 A.sport B. w ork C. nature D. p erformance19、 A.end B. order C. i dea D. agreement20、 A.guarantee B. energy C. t raining D. d i仔iculty21、 A.formed B. proved C. c hanged D. discover巳d22、 A.recorded B. rewarded C. f orgot D. c ollected23、 A.r叫uest B. feeling C. a ction D. opportunity24、 A.studying B. living C. walking D. climbing25、 A.primitive B. i nteresting C. i ncredible D.m巳aningful26、 A.lonely B. a ttractive C. a ngry D. satisfied27、A debate B. competition C. process D. r outine28、A.Generally B. Unluckily C.Hopefully D.Unexpectedly29、A.shame B.wonder C.surprise D.pleasure30、pany B.club ment D.country31、A.came across B. depended on C.took up D.brought about四、短文填空32、Dujiangyan is the oldest man-made wa阳system in the world, and ①一＿wonder in the d巳velopment of Chinese science.②一一＿(build)over 2,200 years ago in what is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China, this amazing engineering③一一一（achieve)is still used today. In ancient times, the region④ _ Dujiangyan now stands suffered from regular floods caused by overflow from the Min才iang River.⑤一一一（help)the victims of the flooding, Li Bing, the region governor, together with his son, decided to find a solution. Li designed a series of channels built at different levels along Mount Yulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river ⑥一一＿（flow)naturally. Better still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making it⑦一一（suit)for farming.Once the system was finished, no more floods occurred and the people were able to live@ 一一（peaceful).Today, Dujiangyan ®一一＿（admire)by scientists from around the world because of its feature. Unlike modern dams where the water is blocked with a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Mi町iang River naturally, enabling ecosystem and fish populations to exist⑩一＿harmony with each otlher.五、书面表达33、假定你是李华，为迎接一批即将来你校交流学习的国际交换生，你校正在招募志愿者。
浙江省金华市曙光学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
曙光学校2022—2023学年第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试题卷（满分：150分考试时间：120分钟）听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分满分7.5分）1．What does the man dislike about the roomA．The wall. B．The painting. C．The carpet.2．What is the man going to doA．Go shopping. B．Make cakes. C．Cook lunch.3．Why does the woman refuse to go dancing tonightA．She doesn’t like dancing. B．She plans to get up early tomorrow. C．She wants to visit her grandma then.4．What was the woman’s problemA．She got lost. B．She ran out of oil.C．She spent much on her car repairs.5．What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA．A city. B．The weather. C．A forecaster.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答6，7题。
6．What did the man do last monthA．He attended a sales meeting. B．He travelled around Detroit. C．He went to a night school.7．Where does the conversation take placeA．In a gym. B．In a classroom. C．In an office.听下面一段较长对话，回答8，9题。
精品解析：湖南省邵阳县第二高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)
邵阳县第二高级中学2024学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2. 5分.满分37. 5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACrafternoonSaturday, September 18, 2023, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetThe March “Crafternoon” at Emma Clark Library is a hatching bird pop-up craft (雏鸟孵化工艺). Stop by Saturday, September 18 anytime between 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for this free craft! Welcome all children. If you have anyquestions,*********************************.The Flower & Garden ShowJune 3-20, 2023, 8:00 AM-6:00 PMHicks NurseriesGo to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury if your children want to know the hottest ideas and products for gardening. The Flower& Garden Show, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, beginning on June 3 and running through June 20, offers kinds of activities for children interested in gardening.Super Bowl “Saturday”Sunday, August 8, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetKick off (使开始) the Super Bowl weekend with football-focused activities on Sunday, August 8. Simply drop into the children’s department at Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Play games and enter for a chance to win a special prize. Be sure to catch the fun and families with children all ages are welcome.21. Which event provides an email address for the public?A. Rolling River Day Camp Family Day.B. Crafternoon.C. Super Bowl “Saturday”.D. The Flower& Garden Show.22. For those who are interested in growing flowers, when can they join in an activity?A. On September 18.B. On July 21.C. On June 9.D. On August 12.23. Who are the text intended for?A. School teachers.B. Young couples.C. Families with children.D. Teenagers.【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个活动的相关情况。
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题(含答案)
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题（含答案）本试卷共计130分。
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第一部分单项选择（共15 小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）1. I would be the last to__________ to answer the teacher's question as I did not review my lessons well.A. pretendB. attemptC. associateD. torture2. It has been__________ all over the world that China has made tremendous achievements in economy.A. acknowledgedB. criticizedC. assumedD. overlooked3. Our teacher received further education in a London university, so he speaks English with a strong London__________.A. toneB. pronunciationC. accentD. vocabulary4. The speed limit says that you can drive at a__________ speed of 120km/h on the expressway, beyond which you are likely to be fined.A. maximumB. minimumC. timelessD. critical5. If you already have severe__________ symptoms, then seek help right away.A. desperateB. deliberateC. depressiveD. decent6. They have begun to look seriously into the reasons and__________ the problem.A. appeal toB. react toC. contribute toD. seek solutions to7. All theories__________ practice and in turn service practice.A. originate fromB. date fromC. learn fromD. differ from8. Soon after, young Chinese modern dancers began to __________on the world stage with their unique style.A. emergeB. employC. enhanceD. evaluate9. In his Modernist view, beauty lies in simplicity and__________, and the aim of the designer is to create solutions to problems through the most efficient means.A. motiveB. representativeC. eleganceD. reputation10. My close friend originally took pills to lose weight until she realized that it broughther__________ pain and poor health.A. anything butB. Far fromC. nothing butD. more than11. __________to the discovery of black holes, Stephen Hawking is one of the most__________ scientists who have changed the way human understand the universe.A Devoted; admired B. Devoted; admiringC. Devoting; admiredD. Devoting; admiring12. Mark is a genius. By the time he graduated, he__________ jobs by a dozen computer companies.A. has offeredB. has been offeredC. had offeredD. had been offered13. Critical reasoning, together with problem-solving, __________teenagers to make better decisions.A. prepareB. preparesC. is preparingD. are preparing14. Raising people's awareness is__________ the key to improving the environment lies.A. thatB. whyC. whatD. where15. I will brand my golden stay in Paris on my heart__________ I led a happy and fruitful life.A. whereB. whenC. whileD. which第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题
山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题一、阅读理解American Museum of Natural History was made for explorers and adventurers — it was made for people like you, with a passion for science and a love for discovery. Here is the general information about it:Open daily: 10:00 a. m. — 5:30 p. m.Closed: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.TicketingAll tickets must be reserved online in advance of your visit.Pay-What-You-Wish AdmissionFacial coverings are strongly recommended for all visitors ages 2 and up.Please note that same-day reservations and certain time openings may be unavailable due to limited capacity.Museum Members: Sign in to your profile before reserving tickets to access member pricing.Address200 Central Park WestNew York, NY 10024-5102Entrances and Exits●Visitors can enter and exit at the accessible entrances on Rose Center for Earth and Space or Columbus Avenue at Gilder Center.●For priority access, member s and their guests can use the member entrance at Central Park West and 79th Street.●School groups arriving by subway can enter from the 81st Street B/C station.AccessibilityThe museum is committed to ensuring that its facilities, exhibitions, and services are accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities. Caregivers accompanying visitors with disabilities receive free museum admission.Ticketed ExhibitionsTo buy admission tickets, select the number of tickets, plus a date and time of entry. You will have the option to add Ticketed Exhibitions during the checkout process.All Ticketed Exhibitions are free for members.1．What must you do if you want to visit the museum?A．Sign in to your profile.B．Make advance payments.C．Book tickets online beforehand.D．Wear self-protection equipment.2．Which entrance is convenient for a school group arriving by subway?A．Central Park West at 79th Street.B．The 81st Street B/C station.C．Columbus Avenue at Gilder Center.D．Rose Center for Earth and Space.3．What can we learn about the museum from the text?A．No entry is for kids under age two.B．Members have access to it on Christmas.C．Caregivers of disabled visitors are admitted free.D．Visitors have to include Ticketed Exhibitions in their visits.In January, 2021, the life of the 17-year-old high school student Mason Branstator took an unexpected turn. Skiing down a hill he had been on countless times, he hit a jump too fast. When waking up in the intensive care unit, he learned from the doctor he was left with a severely broken back, which would significantly impact his lower body functions.Despite being told that he might never walk again, Mason’s unbending optimism and determination have fueled his extraordinary journey of recovery and self-discovery. Following his accident, Mason entered a health recovery center at Craig Hospital, Colorado. There he was surrounded by others on similar paths, which, coupled with his positive outlook, played a crucial role in his recovery. Mason’s journey was not just about regaining physical strength but also about overcoming mental barriers. Through willpower, he began to walk again, proving that the impossible could be made possible.Mason’s newfound viewpoint on life led him to try activities that he once thought were beyond his reach. From surfing and rock climbing to competing in triathlons, he rediscovered parts of himself. He documented his adventures online, which ended up as a source of inspirationfor millions worldwide.“It all started with me just wanting to find more people like me I could connect with and talk through all the hard things I was going through,” said Mason. “And it turned into what inspired millions of people around the world, an incredible thing—I didn’t even intend for it to.”Mason’s story strikes the heartstrings of people, not merely for the physical goals he has achieved but for the message of hope and determination he represents. He challenges what it means to live with a disability and redefines the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring millions to do the same. Alongside the communities he has built online, and the one he already has—his supportive family, he has no intention of slowing down.4．What was the turning point in Mason’s life?A．His sightseeing tour.B．His first attempt at skiing.C．A sports-related accident.D．A chance encounter with a doctor. 5．What matters most for Mason’s recovery apart from his positive outlook?A．The comfort from his family.B．The company of those like him.C．Donations from kind-hearted people.D．Advanced medical instruments.6．What was Mason’s initial intention of sharing his story online?A．To appeal for more attention.B．To showcase his survival skills.C．To motivate like-minded souls.D．To seek connection and understanding. 7．What can we learn from Mason’s story?A．Practice makes perfect.B．Better late than never.C．Action speaks louder than words.D．Where there’s a will, there is a way.Jumbo Supermarket is tackling shoplifting by laying hands on new technology: Artificial .Intelligence (AI). Smart cameras, equipped with software from French company Veesion, detect questionable behaviour and help report thieving from shops. With 100 million euros lost to shoplifters last year, Jumbo is starting a trial in its own shops this week.The smart AI technology uses complicated software connected to the existing cameras and security network through the Internet, It then automatically monitors all the cameras at the same time for potential shopping activity. The technology is not faultless, but it significantly increases the chances of being caught. When a customer puts a product in his pocket or bag, the smartcamera notices and reports it. This ensures that shoplifters can be caught in the act.At Jumbo’s supermarket in Hengelo, Netherlands, 47 cameras have been fitted. AI is also being applied at other Jumbo locations. The cameras are strategically placed to identify questionable behaviour as effectively as possible. The system doesn’t actually label people as thieves; rather, it reminds the staff to check on those people as they might steal things. Sometimes the system raises an unjustified alarm. Nevertheless, it has proved a valuable tool for staff.More than 110 supermarkets in the Netherlands have already used Veesion’s technology. According to the Personal Data Authority, supermarkets are allowed to use such technologies, provided they can properly justify why it is necessary.The use of AI in stores is not just limited to stealing prevention. Globally, various AI. technologies are being used to improve the shopping experience and take full advantage of business processes. Also, shops use them for customized marketing. Michaels Stores, for example, a shop selling handmade goods, uses AI to tailor its advertising to each customer, which makes them feel more engaged and more likely to receive special offers that suit them. The company has created a system that helps create advertising copy and understand s which messages work best for different types of customers.8．On getting an alarm from the system, what should shop staff do?A．Arrest the suspect.B．Find out the truth.C．Make an emergency call.D．Preserve photographic evidence.9．On what condition is Veesion’s technology permitted in supermarkets?A．They can prove it reasonable to use.B．They stop reporting thieving to the police.C．They can indicate it isn’t meant for thieves.D．They’ve suffered massive shopping losses.10．What does the underlined word “tailor” mean in paragraph 5?A．Equalize.B．Promise.C．Personalize.D．Teach. 11．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．AI: End of Stealing B．Benefits and Drawbacks of AIC．Can AI Dominate Us?D．Jumbo Uses AI to Fight ShopliftingA new study finds the body undergoes significant, systematic changes across multipleorgans during prolonged periods of fasting, demonstrating evidence of health benefits beyond weight loss. It also shows any potential health-transforming changes appear to occur only after three days without food.Over centuries, humans have developed the ability to survive without food for long. Fasting is practiced by people worldwide for different medical and cultural purposes. During fasting, the body changes its source and type of energy, switching from consumed calories to using its own fat stores. However, beyond this change in fuel sources, little is known about how the body responds to prolonged periods without food. Novel techniques allowing researchers to measure thousands of proteins (蛋白质) in our blood provide the opportunity to systematically study molecular(分子) adaptions to fasting in great detail.Researchers followed 12 healthy volunteers participating in a seven-day water-only fast. The volunteers were monitored closely on a daily basis to record changes in the levels of around 3, 000 proteins in their blood before, during, and after the fast. By identifying which proteins are involved in the body’s response, the researchers could then predict potential health outcomes of prolonged fasting by analyzing information from numerous studies.As expected, the researchers observed the body switching energy sources within the first three days of fasting. The volunteers lost an average of 5.7 kg of both fat mass and lean (瘦肉)mass. After three days of eating after fasting, the weight stayed off—the loss of lean was almost completely recovered, but the fat mass stayed off.For the first time, the researchers observed the body undergoing distinct changes in protein levels after three days of fasting—indicating a whole-body response to complete calorie restriction. Overall, one in three of the proteins measured changed significantly during fasting across all major organs. These changes were consistent across the volunteers.Head of the research Claudia Langenberg said, “Our results provide solid evidence for the health benefits of fasting beyond weight loss, but these were only visible after three days of total caloric restriction—later than we previously thought.”12．What does the study focus on?A．Health benefits of nutrient intake.B．Links between dieting and culture.C．Maximum duration of human fasting.D．Effects of skipping food on health. 13．What enables researchers to identify multi-organ response to fasting on. a molecular level?A．Enthusiastic participants.B．Emerging testing means.C．Deep-rooted belief in fasting.D．Historical records of fasting.14．What happens to the body after three food-free days?A．Certain proteins are shifted.B．The weight remains unchanged.C．Lean mass returned to normal.D．Fat mass substantially increases.15．How may Claudia feel about their study outcomes?A．Satisfied.B．Confused.C．Regretful.D．Embarrassed.Human beings need interpersonal connection. But, in fact, learning how to let go of that pressure to be accompanied has unique upsides. Time alone allows you to reconnect with your own intentions. 16Start small. Figure out what you’d be most comfortable doing, whether it’s sitting at a local restaurant for dinner, or hitting up the bar, and do that. 17Bring a book or a journal. 18 When feeling you’re so alone and stressed in a cafe, you have an activity to engage in. Plus, the act of reading or journaling can direct your attention and help you tackle and calm such feelings.Set your phone aside. Looking through social media or texting instantly takes your mind out of the present moment. Even if you’re not directly interacting with people while on your phone, you’re probably interacting with their thoughts or inputs. 19 This way you can let your body down-regulate and reset.Do an activity you love. You can sign. up for an art class or workout program or volunteer group without anyone else you know. 20 And part of the full-circle joy of doing things completely for yourself is that it also brings you opportunities to meet new people, and form new, beautiful connections.A．They’re helpful tools for beginners.B．Here are tips for your self-acceptance.C．It’s vital to tear yourself away from that.D．Independence needn’t always equal privacy.E．Ways of enjoying your own company are as follows.F．Even so, it may feel awkward and strange to hang out alone.G．Focus on that one outing as your single goal, and then another.二、完形填空Sarah sat in her office, carefully reviewing the financial (财务) records of her small company. She suddenly discovered a hidden 21 in the invoice (费用清单) from one of her suppliers. The supplier had mistakenly 22 her for a substantial order of goods, which would result in a significant financial gain for Sarah if left unnoticed.Sarah found herself faced with a difficult 23 . The extra funds could provide a much-needed boost to her 24 business. However, deep down, she knew she would think25 of herself if keeping it a secret or pretending not to know it. She couldn’t live with a(an)26 self and she had to make the right decision even if it 27 the loss of a chance for her depressing company to grow.Thinking of this, Sarah picked up the phone and called the supplier, politely 28 him of the mistake and offering to pay the 29 amount. The supplier, 30 by her frankness, agreed to renew the invoice.Word of Sarah’s 31 spread rapidly and she earned 32 of the business community. Soon her business began to take off.The incident served as a constant 33 to Sarah of the importance of moral conduct in face of setbacks. It facilitated her belief in the power of honesty to build 34 relationships in a competitive business environment. Honesty is not only a virtue but a(an) 35 of a just and trustworthy society.21．A．file B．error C．treasure D．diary 22．A．undercharged B．underestimated C．overpaid D．overtook 23．A．contest B．process C．task D．choice 24．A．illegal B．influential C．struggling D．outstanding 25．A．merely B．favorably C．seriously D．poorly 26．A．shameless B．ungrateful C．impolite D．unbeatable 27．A．guaranteed B．meant C．delayed D．prevented 28．A．informing B．warning C．convincing D．suspecting29．A．guessed B．donated C．owed D．assessed 30．A．amused B．concerned C．annoyed D．surprised 31．A．wisdom B．integrity C．justice D．ambition 32．A．admiration B．promotion C．forgiveness D．fortune 33．A．source B．complaint C．reminder D．challenge 34．A．complex B．indirect C．lasting D．temporary 35．A．alternative B．corner stone C．turning point D．consequence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。
2022-2023学年福建省泉州第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2022-2023学年福建省泉州第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题1. There are three things you can watch forever: Instagram feeds, YouTube videos and water. Among them, water is definitely something no one argues about, and there are many unusual water attractions that you can find around the world.Bangkok Floating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modern markets are more popular, floating markets still are a huge attraction for local tourism. Any visitors can purchase local foods and traditional handcrafted (手工的) souvenirs. Bargaining is a part of experience. So, start low and get the price you are ready to pay.Bregenzer FestspieleThe Bregenz Festival is held every ye ar from July to August in Vorarlberg. It has the world’s largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations are very impressive and are worth seeing.Marina Bay StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. The stadium was used for the opening and closing ceremonies during 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. It was a floating platform where the Formula One Grand Prix event was successfully held. Archipelago CinemaArchipelago Cinema is probably one of the world’s most scenic open-air cinemas that floats in the middle of a lake. The cinema was designed by German architect Ole Scheeren, who built it using techniques popular among local people. This cinema stage was built specially for the film festival Film on the Rocks Yao Noi.1. What is special about Bangkok Floating Markets?A．Local foods are free to taste.B．Visitors can make boats by themselves.C．Bargaining for a good price is an experience.D．Performances on water are impressive to see.2. Which one was used for Formula One Grand Prix event?A．Archipelago Cinema. B．Marina Bay Stadium.C．Bregenzer Festspiele. D．Bangkok Floating Markets.3. What do Marina Bay Stadium and Archipelago Cinema have in common?A．They both hold ceremonies every year.B．They both used local building techniques.C．They were both built for a special purpose.D．They both provide visitors with sports events.2. In 2007,Bianca Valenti had an experience which nearly killed her. When she paddled out at Ocean Beach in San Francisco, she met a wave the length of a garage and as tall as a two-story house.“The second I went under water, I was just getting knocked and spun every which way. And then my feet touched the sand bottom there. I swam to the surface. At this point my lungs were burning painfully. I just thought to myself, ‘If there’s one more wave after this, I’m going to die.’ Luckily there wasn’t another wave. ”That was when Valenti knew she had the drive and skill to surf big waves.By 2014, Valenti surfed and won her first big waves contest at Nelscott Reef in Oregon. There, she met fellow professionals Paige Alms, Andrea Moller, and Keala Kennelly. “Two things got me fired up at that point,” she said. “I wanted to have the opportunity to win more events, but there weren’t more events for women. Also I noticed that just the sight of women surfing big waves was opening people’s minds... That’s really annoying.” Luckily, Valenti, Alms, Moller, and Kenn elly became a dynamic foursome and decided to stick together, support each other, and then fight together.The four surfers formed Committee for Equity in Women’s Surfing(CEWS) to fight for entrance at Mavericks—a contest set in the surfing location of the same name, north of Half Moon Bay. Mavericks was invitation-only and was open to only men when CEWS was formed. Now, through the organization’s hard work with the State of California, women are awarded12 spots to surf.When Valenti was young, there weren’t many women represented in surfing culture. “I think it’s important for young kids to have all kinds of role models. That way they know all the people who they see as superheroes are just normal people who have crazy dreams. And sometimes the dreams aren’t even that crazy. If you work hard and you stick together with your friends, you can do anything. You can move mountains.”1. What inspired Valenti to surf big waves?A．Her gift in learning surfing skills.B．Her near-death experience in 2007.C．Her courage to challenge men surfers.D．Her ambition to be the best role model.2. What does the underlined phrase “fired up” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Angry. B．Excited.C．Depressed D．Concerned.3. What do we know about Mavericks in Valenti’s time?A．It was named after the bay.B．All surfers were admitted to it freely.C．It opened 12 spots for women surfers.D．Surfers could only attend it by invitation.4. Which of the following phrases can best describe Valenti?A．Ambitious and courageous. B．Emotional and stubborn.C．Tough and impractical. D．Simple-minded and helpful.3. Let’s say you want to purchase a camera, and you’re comparing two different advertisements. In one, the pictures, colors, and instructions make the information easy to read. The other has an unclear style that takes more time for you to understand. If you decide to purchase the second camera with the more confusing advertisement, new research out of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows that, over time, you’ll likely be happier with yo ur choice.In a paper co-authored by Gaurav Jain, an assistant professor of marketing in the Lally School of Management at Rensselaer, researchers found that nonstop stimuli (刺激), or the difficulty for an individual to process a message, increases people’s attitudes toward that message after a time delay.“This research has a real-life impact,” Jain said. “Most of the time, marketing communicators try to make their message clear. What we learned, however, is that there are certain times, especially when people need to make choices, when we should actually use nonstop stimuli so that whatever people are choosing, they will like it once time has passed.”Using primary data collection designed by Jain of about 500 diverse individuals, researchers also found that consumers judge the time spent in the decision-making process wrongly. Rather than recognizing that the lengthy decision came from trying to understand the information, when looking back on the process, consumers instead believe they spent the time on making the decision. This leads the consumer to believe the decision they made was informed and worthy.These findings are meaningful for marketing communications in many fields.“When people are making decisions,” Jain said, “like choosing insurance product s, retirement funds, or even when choosing an elected official, marketers and designers need to remember that if we can make an individual spend some time in that choosing process, it’s more likely people will stick with the option they chose over time.”J ain says that when consumers’ attitudes about a product increase, the impact on post-purchase decisions like returns and reviews of the product will be more favorable to the brand.1. How does the author introduce the topic?A．By listing figures. B．By giving examples.C．By using others’ words.D．By showing people’s reviews.2. What should marketing communicators do according to Gaurav Jain?A．Make their message short.B．Make their message attractive.C．Make their message easy to understand.D．Make their message hard to understand.3. In which aspect can this discovery be used for marketers?A．Writing a paper. B．Selling a product.C．Choosing a camera. D．Designing a new brand.4. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A．Time Delay: What is itB．Suggestions to the MarketersC．How to Make Consumers HappyD．Difficult Decision, Satisfactory Choice4. Arguably, the biggest science development of the year to date has been the images of the very depths of the universe taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Those images beg a comparison between the external and internal universes that science is bent on observing and understanding.Decades ago, astrophysicist Carl Sagan famously said, “The universe is also within is. We’re made of star-stuff. We are a way for the universe to know itself. ” He was commenting then on the reality that our internal universe was as complex and as fantastic as the outer space.There are many similarities between the progress we’ve made in under standing the universe and in piecing together life’s inner workings. Like the technological developments that took us from Galileo’s telescope to the Hubble to the JWST, life science tools have also improved rapidly. From early light microscopes to modern super-resolution ones, these developments have afforded researchers a deep look into biology’s infinitesimal (无限小的) landscape. Learning that living things were composed of cells was, not a terribly long time ago, a revolutionary observation. Since then, scientists have been able to dive ever deeper into the components of life.Going beyond merely observing the complicated makeup of organisms, life scientists can now discover the workings of molecules (分子). And that is where scanning the universe differs from peering into biology. Understanding the universe, especially from a functional standpoint, is not necessarily an immediate urgency. Understanding biology on that level is. Simply observing the amazing internal structure of cells is not enough. Biologists must also characterize how all those parts interact and change in different environments and when faced with various challenges. Being able to image a virus or bacterium is nice at the level of basic science. But knowing how viruses gain entry into cells and spread, infect, and disable can literally save lives. Through time, biology has risen to this mechanistic challenge. Not only can life science tools produce images of cell components, even more importantly, they can help predict the effects of drugs on receptors, ofimmune cells on foreign invaders (入侵者), and of genetic perturbations (基因干扰) on development and aging.This is not to belittle the work of scientists researching into universe. They should rightly be praised for delivering views of impossibly distant, impossibly massive phenomena. My aim is to celebrate these accomplishments while at the same time recognizing that science’s inward search for detail and insight is equally impressive and, in my view, more urgent. The output of both the outward and inward explorations should stimulate wonder in everyone. After all, it’s all star-stuff.1. Why does the author quote Carl Sagan’s comment in Paragraph 2?A．To introduce the background. B．To prove an assumption.C．To make a comparison. D．To present an idea.2. Like the study of the universe, life science has been advancing in ________.A．study approaches B．system managementC．research facilities D．technology integration3. We can infer from Paragraph 4 that biologists’ work is ________.A．practical B．risky C．flexible D．popular4. As for life science, which would the author agree with?A．It has received universal recognition. B．It should enjoy priority in development.C．It can be applied in the majority of areas. D．It is more complicated than space science.5. Why Boundaries at Work Are EssentialWhat is a boundary, you ask? A boundary is a limit defining you in relation to someone or something. 1 If you have informed someone that this is your office space, your desk, or your chair, you have attempted to set physical boundaries.Letting co-workers know you are not comfortable shaking their hands or hugging them at a holiday party, especially with Covid at this time, is another example of setting a physical boundary. It is often easier to understand a physical boundary. Emotional or mental boundaries may be subtler (更微妙的). 2Emotional boundaries are related to our feelings and how something or someone’s behavior affects us. For example, if a boss treats you disrespectfully by yelling at you or a colleague frequently interrupts you in meetings, you are likely to feel hurt, embarrassed, and perhaps angry. Understandably, by having a courageous conversation with both your boss and co-worker about their behavior, the impact it has on you, and your expectations regarding future behavior, you are setting healthy emotional boundaries for yourself at work.Sometimes we set a boundary that is a combination of both a physical and emotional one. 3 One example of this is being repeatedly asked to work late during the week/weekends or while on vacation. Another example is being required to see too many clients or patients to the point we feeltired at the end of the day and exhausted by Friday. Often, the above workplace demands lead to increased stress and a high potential for burnout (倦怠) over time.Mental boundaries are related to our beliefs, values, cultural norms, ethics (道德), and standards. For example, you value a workplace culture that treats employees and clients with respect and dignity and acts ethically. After six months, you realize that company leaders are repeatedly behaving in ways not consistent with this. 4 Over time, this may lead to significant stress and physical symptoms within.5 Boundaries serve many functions. They help protect us, clarify our responsibility, preserve our physical and emotional energy, and live our values and standards. Learning the skill of boundary setting helps empower us to prioritize our values and well-being and better manage our stress. Identifying, setting, and maintaining boundaries are skills — valuable skills that, unfortunately, we are often not taught in school or the workplace.6. In Bothell, Washington. First, somebody showed up with balloons. Then a _________. Then a big Happy Birthday banner (条幅) _________ next to the Beca’s Coffee stand. And people just kept showing up. It was a party — just as Beca had imagined for her friend Jack. May 10 was his birthday, and she wanted to _________ him.Jack, 32, born with developmental disabilities, loves people. Beca, 30, thought he was wonderful. So she _________ an arrangement: If he showed up every day for an hour and chatted with the customers at her drive-through window, she’d give him a free drink. Pretty soon, an hour turned into the whole day. Be ca gave him a(n) _________. “It’s_________,” Jack told KOMO News. “I love chatting with people here, and she pays me a lot of money!”_________, not everybody appreciated Jack’s enthusiasm. “One customer was extremely_________,” she says. _________ this, she posted Jack’s story on a community blog and also mentioned his approaching birthday. Without any planning, __________ showed up to celebrate his birthday, and he __________ everyone with a hug.Inspired by the spontaneous (自发的) good spirit, Beca suggested Bothell __________ every May 10 as Cup of Kindness Day. The city agreed. On the first Cup of Kindness Day, Beca __________ her shop and delivered cookies to police officers, __________, teachers and others “who serve other people”.If you want a cup of coffee in Bothell, just head over to Beca’s. You know your drink will come with something extra-special: __________.1.A．cake B．card C．phone D．gift2.A．expanded B．displayed C．produced D．stretched3.A．force B．define C．surprise D．teach4.A．delayed B．suggested C．cancelled D．exchanged5.A．break B．idea C．career D．raise6.A．normal B．demanding C．wonderful D．embarrassing 7.A．Consequently B．However C．Instead D．Finally8.A．disrespectful B．dishonest C．dishonorable D．disabled9.A．Upset about B．Fond of C．Related to D．Skeptical about 10.A．citizens B．colleagues C．strangers D．neighbors 11.A．met B．driven C．greeted D．addressed 12.A．regard B．establish C．treat D．use13.A．recommended B．donated C．shared D．left14.A．shoppers B．drivers C．firefighters D．walkers15.A．respect B．kindness C．love D．calmness7. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省海安高级中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
江苏省海安高级中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What is the worst part of Joe’s story?A．The grammar.B．The handwriting.C．The spelling. 2．What do the man’s class want to do this Sunday?A．Go for a swim.B．Do some sunbathing.C．Collect the rubbish. 3．Who probably picked the woman’s roses?A．Her son.B．The man.C．Her neighbor. 4．What are the speakers mainly discussing?A．Holiday plans.B．Work problems.C．Family members. 5．How did Cynthia do in her history test?A．She failed it.B．She barely passed.C．She did very well.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the woman ask the man to do?A．Recommend a film.B．Buy some medicine.C．Look for a restaurant. 7．How does the woman sound in the end?A．Annoyed.B．Excited.C．Humorous.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What can we say about the weather on Sunday?A．It was fine.B．It was hot.C．It was changeable. 9．What do the locals think of small balls of ice in mid-summer?A．It is beyond their expectations.B．It is a common phenomenon.C．It is caused by climate change.10．What is the man doing?A．Conducting a job interview.B．Introducing an agency.C．Showing the woman around.11．Where is the woman from?A．Britain.B．France.C．Germany. 12．What does then man promise the woman?A．Life insurance.B．Office supplies.C．A fixed annual bonus.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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酒钢三中2017~2018学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷第一部分 (共3节，满分90 分)第一节阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)AThe cars were honking(鸣叫)on the road one morning as I was walking to the park。
I walked on and soon found the cause－a little taxi that had got stuck in the middle of the road．There was sweat on the driver's face as he tried to start the engine again and again－nothing happened．“No petrol．”I said to myself and then found myself getting angry．“Why doesn't the fool move his taxi to the s ide?”I thought, so did all the others who honked and shouted．He got up tiredly, and the passenger in the taxi got out．He was a young man in a white shirt, who watched the driver try to push it to the side．“Stupid guy!”I said．“Can't he lend a helping hand?”I watched as the poor driver pushed it to the side．Cars, buses and trucks went past cursing(咒骂)the poor man．The young man took another taxi and went off．The taxi driver began mending his taxi．“Stupid passenger!”I said to him．“He didn't help you!”.The taxi driver slowly got up．“Sir!”he asked,“Did you?”I looked at him guiltily, then looked away, and walked away fast, asking myself,“Did I help the poor man push his taxi?”What had I been doing as the traffic jam took place?How had I helped deal with the problem?Did I help the poor man push his taxi?I'd done my bit, with my mouth．But never had I moved to solve the problem．I was shocked with guilt as I heard him asking,“Sir!Did you?”1.Why did a traffic jam happen on the road when the author was walking to the park?A. There was too much traffic in the street.B. Truck drivers attempted to go ahead of others.C. A taxi driver couldn't start his engine.D. A young man wasn't good at driving.2.The underlined sentence “Did you ?” in para.5 means “_________.”A.Did you get angry?B. Did you help him?C. Did you help me ?D. Did you need a help?3.Why did the author feel guilty?A. Because he blamed the driver wrongly.B. Because he didn't help the driver, either.C. Because he tried to help but failed in the end.D. Because he didn't persuade the passenger to help.4. From the incident, the author learnt a lesson that we should _________.A. criticize those who don't helpB. hurt the self-respect of others no moreC. think more of those who are in needD. stop talking and start to helpBWhen I saw my 10-year-old avoiding the dirty plate in the sink or my 8-year-old feeling un####fortable about the wet sand in her hands，I'm reminded of a time when I was unwilling to get my hands a little dirty．My parents owned a 500-acre farm in Montana to raise animals，such as cows，sheep，horses and so on．It was during the time of new life（a newborn lamb or a calf）that my favorite childhood memory took place．One exceptionally cold day，I was checking on the sheep with my mother when she spied a ewe（母羊） in trouble．The poor thing was trying to deliver her baby lamb and needed our help．My mother calmly held the ewe's head and instructed me to grab hold of the two protruding（突出）legs．I hesitated，and must have had quite a look of panic on my young face．The slimy little things were definitely not something I wanted to touch．But I worked up my courage and wrapped my fingers around them．I can still recall the feel of unexpectedly weak legs and their sharp little hooves as if it happened yesterday． My heart pounded in fear and excitement as I pulled with all my strength．Thelamb was delivered safely，and I'd never seen anything so beautiful．I was no stranger to seeing farm animals being born，but to have a hand in it was something I treasured then and will treasure forever．I remember feeling excited with delight to see “my lamb” being licked clean by her mother，and I'm sure everyone got very tired of hearing me tell and retell my heroic story．Looking back，I'm so glad that I didn't refuse to get my hands dirty．If I had，the wonderful moment and the precious memory would have been lost．5．What impressed the writer most during her childhood？A．Her dirty little hands．B．Her parents’ large farm．C．Helping deliver a baby lamb．D．Raising animals on the farm．6．How did the author feel when she was asked to help a ewe deliver her baby？A sympathetic．B．rather frightened．C．quite astonished．D．highly delighted．7．What point does the author try to make in the last paragraph？A．It is not unusual to see a new life ####ing into the world．B．It is not easy to make up and tell a heroic story in daily life．C．Memories formed during childhood are worth valuing all life long．D．You need to get your hands dirty to experience something precious．8．What could be the best title for the passage？A．A Valuable Life Lesson B．A Tidy and Clean ChildC．A Ewe Delivering her Baby D．A Beautiful Newborn Lamb．CIf you want to skip the misery (痛苦) that ####es with fighting a seasonal cold or flu, a new research explains why sleep is some of the best preventive medicine. We already knew that not getting enough sleep can lead to an increased risk of getting sick, but Nathaniel Watson, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Washington School of Medicine, said this new research helps explain why.Sleeping poorly can block specific genetic processes in the cells that make up your immune system, which is responsible for fighting off infections and diseases, according to the new study. “Your i mmune system is not functioning the way it wasmeant to when you are deprived of sleep,” Watson said. This study is the first one that Watson and his colleagues are aware of that looks at what happens to the immune system’s DNA when you’re not getting adeq uate sleep.The researchers followed 11 pairs of identical twins for the study. One twin reported sleeping at least seven hours per night, while the other slept approximately one hour less per night. Looking at identical twins helped control the fact that sleep needs vary by person, Watson explained. Genes account for about 50 percent of our sleep needs, meaning identical twins are the best-case scenario (方案 ) for getting a good ####parison.The researchers took blood samples at the end of the study, which revealed that the immune system of the twin who slept less was less active than the twin who slept more. Those who slept less were actually making fewer proteins, the molecules that our bodies run on. “They had an under-performing immune system,” Watson sa id of the shorter sleepers, “which would put them at higher risk of getting sick.”To control other potential factors that could affect sleep need and immune health, the researchers didn’t include people from the study who had diabetes, depression or other mental health problems and sleep disorders. They also left out shift workers, smokers, drug users and drinkers.9. What do the underlined words in Paragraph 2 mean?A. change sleep pattern.B. benefit from sleep.C. have to sleep.D. lack sleep.10. Why did the researchers choose identical twins for the study?A. To find participants more easily.B. To make the results more accurate.C. To make the study more interesting.D. To show sleep needs vary by person.11. What does the author most probably want to show in the last paragraph?A. Many factors can lead to sleep disorder.B. The findings of the study can be reliable.C. Poor sleep could lead to many problems.D. The findings of the study remain to be tested.DMy 16-year-old son, Anton, had gone to the local swimming hole．Most of the kids swim there, and there are plenty of rocks for them to use as safe harbors, so I had no fears for his safety．Still, the firefighter's first words "You need to ####e up here to the Stillwater River" made me catch my breath, and his follow-up words gave me relief: “ Your son is OK．”When I got to the river, I immediately saw the fire truck, ambulance and Anton, wrapped with a towel about his shoulders, sitting quietly on a low platform of the fire engine．I hurried over to him. "You OK?"I asked．“Yeah," was all he said．But my eyes begged for an explanation. I didn't get it from my son, however, who tends to play his cards close to his vest．The story was this: A woman was being swept under water. Hearing the cries, Anton and his friend Tyler, without hesitation, swam out to her, and brought her safely to shore．In an age in which the word "hero" is broadcast with abandon and seemingly applied to anyone who make it through the day, I realized the real thing in my son．The teens are stubborn and self-centred, but that didn't mean they have no desire to do good．Still shocked by my son's daring, I drove him home.Along the way, I tried to dig out some more information from him - but he had precious little to say.The only words he said were,“What's for supper?"I spent some time alone that evening, thinking about the tragedy that might have been. The next morning, when Anton got up, I half wanted him to tell me the story.But all he did was toast some bread, pull himself together, and head for the door to start a new day. Watching from the window, I was reminded that still water often runs deep. 12．Why did the mother allow her son to swim there?A．He was an excellent swimmer.B．The water of the river is shallow.C．He was old enough to swim.D．The rocks can be of help if there's danger. 13．The underlined part "who tends to play his cards close to his vest" probably means ________A．Anton is a boy fond of swimming with other kidsB．Anton is unwilling to tell others what he thinksC．Anton always has a desire to help othersD．Anton seldom changes his mind14．In the mother's eyes, what her son did was__________A．dangerous but interesting B．meaningful but difficultC．unexpected and courageous D．awful and absurd15．What might be the best title for the passage?A．My Son, My Hero B．Anton, A Silent BoyC．A Good Deed D．A Proud MotherEAre you looking for a young adult novel? If you’ re, here are some good choices for you.The Harry Potter SeriesIf you’re a grown-up and still haven’t read the Harry Potter novels, you don’t know what you’re missing. J.K. Rowling’s tale of the English boy wizard shouldn’t be missed. As he grows into a confident teen, Harry struggles with the same issues all peers (同龄人 ) face: the pressure to fit in, anxiety and stress over grades and homework.His Dark MaterialsAdults will find this award-winning trilogy (三部曲 ) fascinating as they follow the adventures of Lyra and Will, two children who travel through the universe that is quite different from our own. Even though it’s targeted at children, the series’ ####plex themes related to morality, identity, and fate will attract readers of every age.Roll of Thunder, Hear My CryAs the second in a series of four books about the Logan family, this novel follows the leading role, Cassie Logan, a 9-year-old girl and her family. They struggle to keep their land while fighting against varying degrees of racism from the white townspeople. Cassie is both brave and innocent; hence, adults can benefit from Cassie’s perspective on what it’s like to be a child living in a racially oppressed environment.The Hunger Games TrilogyIf you have a young reader in your house, chances are that you’ve heard of The Hunger Games. This trilogy by Suzanne Collins is set in the post-apocalyptic (后末世) country of Panem, where children are selected annually to participate in a televised, fight-to-the-death battle called The Hunger Games. The rebellion (反抗) inspired by the sharp and spirited hero, Katniss Everdeen, will attract readers of all ages.16. What does the author think of The Harry Potter Series?A. Adults will find it a bit too childish.B. It’s not easy for teenagers to relate to it.C. It can make young readers less confident.D. It deals with some ####mon issues of teenagers.17. From the passage, we know His Dark Materials _________.A. is not a science fiction seriesB. is too difficult for childrenC. has very deep themesD. tells mainly about the magic world18. Who is the author of The Hunger Games Trilogy?A. Lyra and WillB. Cassie LoganC. Katniss EverdeenD. Suzanne Collins19. What do we learn about the books?A. They’re all suitable for adults.B. They are all mainly to teach a lesson.C. They all deal with issues most peers face.D. They were all mainly written for adults.20 .To learn about race relations, which book will you read?A. His Dark Materials.B. The Harry Potter Series.C. The Hunger Games Trilogy.D. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。