高二英语下期末试题
2024北京通州高二(下)期末英语试卷及答案
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第一部分：知识运用(共两节，30分)第一节完形填空(共 10小题;每小题1.5分，共 15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Larry works with Transport Drivers. Inc. One morning in 2009. Larry was ___1___ on the road after delivering to one of his customers. Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. As he got ___2___ , he found another vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he___3___ flames shooting out from under the damaged vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and got hold of the fire extinguisher(灭火器). After many bursts from the extinguisher, the fire was___4___ put out.The man who had his bright lights on ___5___ and told Larry he had made an emergency call. Just at that time, they heard a woman’s___6___ coming from the wrecked vehicle. ___7___ the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay ___8___ until the emergency personnel arrived, but she thought the car was going to explode. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move in case she injured her neck.Larry stayed there with the woman until ___9___ workers came for help.vehicle! His ___10___ most likely saved the woman’s life.1. A. walking B. touring C. driving D. rushing2. A. higher B. closer C. shorter D. older3. A. felt B. heard C. noticed D. smelt4. A. basically B. carefully C. accidently D. finally5. A. came in B. came over C. came down D. came through6. A. voice B. song C. laughter D. noise7. A. Starting B. Parking C. Passing D. Approaching8. A. quiet B. silent C. awake D. still9. A. research B. service C. rescue D. office10. A. efforts B. skills C. patience D. promise第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题 1.5分，共 15分)A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
山东省滨州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
山东省滨州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a drugstore.B．In the doctor’s office.C．At a grocery store. 2．What does the woman decide to do this weekend?A．Read a book.B．Have a haircut.C．Listen to music. 3．What does the woman want to do?A．Change money.B．Save money.C．Borrow money. 4．What does the woman think of Mike?A．He’s lucky.B．He’s wise.C．He’s hardworking. 5．How many students are there in the girl’s class?A．24.B．36.C．48.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Where did the man put his phone?A．In the bedroom.B．In the bathroom.C．In the study.7．What will the speakers do next?A．Call a number.B．Make a meal.C．Do some cleaning.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why does the woman feel upset?A．She was taken in online.B．Her credit card was lost.C．Her health was declining. 9．What does Jamie mean in the end?A．The woman should go to school.B．The woman should learn a lesson.C．The woman should send emails again.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
北京市西城区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
北京市西城区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、完形填空Sam was waiting for a taxi at the hospital. He had booked it on the phone after his medical treatment. He’d been suffering from kidney (肾) failure since last year. During this time, he was on the transplant list, but no 1 appeared.Bill was driving to visit a friend when his phone rang with the request for Sam’s ride home. The trip was out of Bill’s way. 2 , he took the order, figuring if the passenger was coming from a hospital, he likely needed a ride.When Sam got into the car, Bill could see he was 3 but in good spirits. As the two set out, they began chatting.“Sam really 4 the car with positive energy,” said Bill, who talked a lot with Sam. He learnt Sam had enjoyed volunteering in the community, but he was doing less because of the treatments. Then Sam revealed he was searching for a kidney donor. Bill 5 he’d be a good donor candidate because he didn’t drink or smoke. Sam agreed, though he didn’t think much of it. Bill, however, couldn’t stop thinking about it.Bill believed in 6 others, so donating a kidney was something always on his mind. Plus, he already liked and respected Sam. When approaching the destination, Bill repeated, “I’d see if I could be a match to give you a kidney.”“I was shocked,” Sam recalled. He was shaking so hard that he could barely write his name when they 7 contact information. Once inside his home, he excitedly told his wife, “The taxi driver offered his kidney to me!”After the initial excitement, Sam started feeling less 8 , wondering if it had just been an emotional moment. Would he hear from him?But Bill was 9 to his word. He contacted the hospital soon. After a long process, the results came: They were a perfect match. Then they had their surgery, which was a(n) 10 . Today, Sam is doing well. And the two men still keep in touch.Miraculously, a chance encounter turned out to be a life-saving ride.1．A．taxis B．matches C．orders D．patients2．A．Still B．Instead C．Moreover D．Therefore 3．A．angry B．afraid C．weak D．forgetful4．A．lit up B．piled into C．fixed up D．slowed down 5．A．heard B．recalled C．joked D．complained 6．A．treating B．helping C．accepting D．encouraging 7．A．discussed B．repeated C．compared D．exchanged 8．A．curious B．doubtful C．hesitant D．optimistic 9．A．true B．close C．related D．blind 10．A．waste B．honor C．mistake D．success二、阅读理解The Lighthouse Book Project is an intensive, two-year program. It is aimed at giving writers of book-length manuscripts (文稿) the classes, advice, and moral support they need to draft, revise, and — most importantly — finish. Whether you’re working on a novel, short story collection, or narrative nonfiction, our program guides will work closely with you to chart a path through your project. And at the end of two years, you’ll have a manuscript you can be proud of and a support team ready to help you take the next steps.Benefits● Individualized guidance: You’ll meet your guide on a regular basis to check your progress, review drafts of your work, and set goals for the future, keeping you accountable and on track throughout the program.● Intensives: Three times a year, the Book Project participants gather for a weekend of classes led by special guest authors and our publishing expert, group meetings, participant readings, great meals and plenty of social time.● Manuscript feedback: You’ll receive detailed feedback on your manuscript from your guide and then a second thorough examination of your complete manuscript from a second reader, chosen from our list of Lighthouse teachers and many other famous writers.Applications and Tuition● Applications: Applications are available starting April 1, and the deadline to apply is June 22 every year. Each guide accepts six applicants, for a total of 36 participating writers.● Components of applications: a writing sample up to 30 pages, a project outline, two to three recommendation letters from your current or former writing instructors, and a short personal statement.● Tuition: $8,580 per year, or $715 per month. Partial tuition assistance is available through our Book Project Fellowship.Since 2019, we’ve seen deals signed for thirteen books from our Book Project participants. They’ve had nonfiction, short story collections, novels, and middle-grade works signed by the best publishers. Will you be next?11．The Lighthouse Book Project promises that participants will ________.A．get their books published eventuallyB．meet their guides whenever necessaryC．finish writing their works within 2 yearsD．receive feedback only from famous writers12．To be a participant of the Lighthouse Book Project, you need to ________.A．apply before April 1B．pay $715 for one yearC．state your personal information D．prepare your novel up to 36 pages 13．What is the main purpose of the passage?A．To assess new writers.B．To promote a program.C．To compare different projects.D．To introduce the best publisher.In 2014, a year into her retirement, Morag Warrack found herself in a village hall in the Surrey hills, surrounded by middle-aged men throwing each other on to the floor. “When entering the classroom, I was terrified and thought all these men would be shocked by an old woman walking in,” she says. “The teacher encouraged me to stay and I realized they were all kind and curious about me being there. That was my first experience of learning aikido.”At 59, Warrack, who had recently handed in her resignation, began reading up on mindfulness practices. “The more I looked into mindfulness, the more aikido kept coming up,” she says. “These books were recommending it as a way to connect the mind, body and spirit.”Attracted by the idea, Warrack found a local class where she could take a beginners’ session. Despite her struggles, Warrack kept returning. While her husband and two children weresupportive, they weren’t tempted to join in. “They just thought: Mum’s off on one again,” she says. Warrack carried on and, after two years of practice, she began moving up the graded system of belt rankings and noticing a change in herself. “Aikido was making me way more confident,” she says, “Since my reactions got quicker, my balance was better and my coordination (协调性) improved, I had a real understanding of my own body and it became a metaphor (比喻) for how to be in life; how to avoid attack without hurting the other person.”By January 2019, Warrack was determined to achieve her black belt and began training with the only other person in her class who was at the same level as her: a 181cm police officer. “It was a very odd pairing. Not least because he’s so strong and so I had to learn how to use my skills rather than strength against him,” she says.In December 2021, Warrack, at the age of 66, took her black belt test. For 20 minutes, she had to defend her position against attackers one after another before facing the final randori, where four people attack at once. “One guy kicked me and split my lip,” she laughs. “It made me so angry, but that’s what I needed to keep going.” She passed, making her one of the oldest people to achieve an aikido black belt in the UK.14．How did Morag Warrack feel when she first entered the aikido classroom?A．Curious.B．Disappointed.C．Confident.D．Frightened. 15．After two years of practice, Warrack ________.A．grew more patient B．turned into a better selfC．realized her full potential D．became aware of her weakness16．In order to achieve her black belt, Warrack had to ________.A．polish her skills further B．improve her coordinationC．avoid hurting the attackers D．seek support from her family17．What can we learn from this passage?A．With age comes wisdom.B．The greatest wealth is health.C．It’s always a good time to learn.D．Compete with honor and win with grace.Our travels are not limited to physical time. We also experience mental time travel. We visit the past through our memories and then journey into the future by imagining what tomorrow or next year might bring. When we do so, we think of ourselves as we are now, remember who weonce were and envision how we will be.A recent study explores how one particular brain region helps to knit together memories of the present and future selves. When people sustain an injury to this area, it leads to a damaged sense of identity. The region, called vmPFC, may produce a fundamental model of the person and place it in mental time. When the region does so, it may be the source of our sense of self. It’s also found that memories that reference the self are easier to recall. They benefit from what researchers have called a self-reference effect.In the study, the researchers used the self-reference effect to assess memories of present and future selves among people who had brain lesions (损伤) to the vmPFC．The scientists worked with people with vmPFC lesions, then compared them with a control group made up of people with injuries to other parts of the brain and healthy individuals. They were asked to list adjectives to describe themselves and a celebrity, both in the present and future. Later, they had to recall these same traits. It was discovered that people in the control group could recall more adjectives linked to themselves than adjectives linked to the celebrity. However, the participants with vmPFC lesions had little or no ability to recall references to the self, regardless of the context of time. Their identification of adjectives for celebrities was also comparatively weak.These findings are intriguing, for the study helps us understand how self-related memories depend on the function of the vmPFC．But what about our past selves? Previous studies asked people to consider their past selves, but there was no evidence of the self-reference effect. Our past selves seem foreign to us, as if they were individuals apart from us.One idea that scientists have put forward to understand this distinction is that perhaps we are not very kind in our judgments of our past selves. Instead we may be rather critical of our previous behavior, emotions and personal traits. We may use our past primarily to construct a more positive self-image in the present. Put another way, because we may recognize flaws (瑕疵) in our past self’s behavior, we tend to distance ourselves from the person we once were.Therefore, bringing the present and future into the spotlight is central to understanding the way our brain and thoughts shape our current selves. And with the research, we have a better idea about the way a small region within our brain is able to build and hold the core ability to maintain our identity.18．From the passage, we can learn that ________.A．people with vmPFC lesions have a broken sense of identityB．vmPFC-injured people recall celebrities better than others doC．the self-reference effect plays a vital role in considering past selfD．people tend to accept past self after realizing their previous faults19．As for the findings of the recent study on vmPFC, the author is ________.A．critical B．doubtful C．approving D．unconcerned 20．Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A．Testing Our Memories B．Creating Our Sense of SelfC．The Power of Self-Reference Effect D．The Importance of Mental Time TravelWith its 1.2 million LED lights shining brightly against the Las Vegas night, the Las Vegas Sphere may well be the ultimate symbol of 2020s overuse. But that gigantic entertainment space is also something else: a symbol of the coming conflict between our climate goals and our seemingly insatiable (永不满足) appetite for stuff.In the 1990s, multicolor LED lights were invented to prevent climate disasters by greatly reducing the amount of electricity we use. After all, LED lights use 90 percent less energy and last around 18 times longer than incandescent bulbs (白炽灯). Yet the amount of electricity we consume for light globally is roughly the same today as it was in 2010. That’s partly because of population and economic growth in the developing world. But another big reason is that as technology has advanced, we’ve only grown more wasteful.There’s an economic term for this: the Jevons Paradox, named for the 19th-century English economist William Stanley Jevons, who noticed that as steam engines became ever more efficient, Britain’s appetite for coal increased rather than decreased. The logic of Jevons is that instead of banking the efficiency savings we make as technology advances, we go out and spend it.Today, you can see examples of the Paradox everywhere. When residents in England installed home insulation, their overall heating energy demand soon rebounded, ending up at about the same level as it was before: The residents had apparently chosen to turn up their thermostats (温控器) and live in warmer homes.The good news is that in some cases the efficiency gains are so great that even our insatiable appetite for new stuff cannot completely negate them. Today’s car engines require lessfuel, even though Americans on average now drive longer distances in heavier cars. However, the bad news is that the Jevons Paradox seems to be hard-wired into us. There are few examples throughout history of people willingly consuming less energy, either for moral or environmental reasons.For some, the solution is obvious: Governments must do more to limit our energy use, perhaps through regulations or taxes. A global carbon tax would help—though the chances of establishing one remain slim. A more innovative answer comes from Rob West, founder and chief executive of Thunder Said Energy. Having spent years documenting the Jevons Paradox and finding it far more widespread than economists predicted, he thinks the best hope we have is to fight Jevons with Jevons. That means applying the idea that consumption increases as goods become cheaper and more efficient to our production of energy. In other words, the future lies not in rationing (定量供应) energy and hoping humans suddenly change their behavior, but in ensuring any energy we use is as green and attractive as possible.21．Why does the author mention the Las Vegas Sphere?A．To highlight a space.B．To predict an ending.C．To provide a solution.D．To express a concern.22．What does the underlined word “negate” in Paragraph 5 most probably mean?A．Put off.B．Break down.C．Push up.D．Wipe out. 23．What can we learn from the passage?A．The Jevons Paradox requires more examples.B．Environmental awareness is hard-wired in humans.C．Energy consumption grows as technology advances.D．Efficiency gains guarantee the realization of climate goals.24．Which of the following statements would Rob West most probably agree with?A．The solution is always to further energy efficiency.B．A global carbon tax has aided in limiting energy use.C．Humans are eager to change their consumption behavior.D．Economists have overestimated the effect of the Jevons Paradox.Highly sensitive person, or HSP, is a term coined by psychologist Elaine Aron. Accordingto research, in every five people, there’s one HSP. 25 HSPs have strong self-consciousness; they may struggle to adapt to new circumstances, demonstrate seemingly inappropriate emotional responses in social situations, and easily become uncomfortable in response to light, sound or certain physical sensations. 26The power of insensitivity can be interpreted as “sluggish (迟缓的) power”. Usually, people associate “insensitivity” with something bad, but insensitivity does not equal dullness. 27 That is, calmly facing the setbacks and downtime in life and firmly moving towards one’s own direction. It is the “means and wisdom to win a better life”, as a Japanese author writes in the book The Power of Insensitivity. According to him, the world will be better if we focus on the major goals and stay insensitive to anything else.28 One of the important reasons is that behind insensitivity is strong self-awareness or self-confidence. Knowing yourself is difficult, but knowing yourself correctly is undoubtedly an excellent ability. One of the qualities shared by many successful people is: they all clearly know where their strengths are, what they want, and what direction to go.To practice insensitivity, the first step is to avoid overthinking. Resist the urge to overanalyze situations, and redirect your focus towards actionable steps within your control. Secondly, don’t pay too much attention to the ups and downs of life at the moment. Rather, you should be looking forward. Additionally, set clear boundaries. 29 Remember not to get too involved in other people’s business and set limits that keep you safe from outside pressures.As a unique wisdom of life, the power of insensitivity gives completely new inspiration to modern people. Once you become a bit “blunt” and slow down the pace, you will feel more comfortable.A．Everyone can obtain the ability to be insensitive.B．That’s where the need to be insensitive comes from.C．It emphasizes determination when it comes to difficulties.D．Avoid focusing too much on what others are doing or thinking.E．Regarding relationships, learn to view the problem as two parts.F．Being a highly sensitive person can come with many challenges.G．Why can insensitivity allow a person to better adapt in a competitive environment?三、选词填空用方框中单词的适当形式完成下列句子，每个单词只能用一次。
山东省济宁市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
山东省济宁市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Florida has regained its position as the best American state for retirees in 2024, according to WalletHub’s latest “Best and Worst States to Retire” study.WalletHub’s Best and Worst States to Retire in 2024WalletHub used three main categories to rank the retirement friendliness of all 50 states: Affordability. Quality of life. Health care.While Florida ranked first overall as the best state for retirees and No. I in the quality of life category, it scored lower for health care and affordability. Popular Florida cities rank among WalletHub’s top 10 places hit hardest by inflation (通货膨胀), so retirees need to anticipate a potentially higher cost of living due to inflation. On the other hand, the state doesn’t demand any income tax, which means income from Social Security and withdrawals from retirement accounts won’t be taxed at the state level. Besides, retirees may enjoy the state’s mostly pleasant weather and miles of shoreline.Remember, while lists like these can be helpful as you figure out where you’d like to eventually spend your post-work years, your idea of the “perfect” place to retire will depend on a number of personal factors, such as your own circumstances, preferences and priorities. 1．Which state ranks last for retirees in 2024 according to WalletHub?A．Florida.B．Kentucky.C．Wyoming.D．Oklahoma. 2．Which aspect of Florida may appeal to retirees most?A．Medical services.B．Low living expenses.C．Income security.D．Favorable tax policy.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A finance book.B．A geography textbook.C．A public report.D．A commercial speech.Located on the banks of Lake Atitlán, Santa Catarina Palopó is a small town with amazing natural views. Despite its natural beauty and cultural heritage, the community struggled with economic development for years until they had the opportunity to use the power of art and transform the town.Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó (PSCP) was born out of a desire to bring color and life to the town through the act of painting all 960 buildings with traditional symbols and designs inspired by the blouses woven (编织) by local women. Under the leadership of Claudia Boschand the Casa Palopó hotel, the project took shape with the support of local authorities, volunteers, sponsors, and the community.The painting process was structured to ensure efficiency and community involvement. Local families were brought into the process, working with project teams to decide how their homes would be painted. The family would then help sand, clean, and prime (上底漆) the walls before the professional painters joined in to complete the painting process. Throughout the project, the team ensured that no family was left behind, and the professional painters provided guidance to ensure that every building was exceptional.The project has changed the lives of residents and visitors alike. It has increased cultural tourism awareness, created new jobs, and improved the overall quality of life in the community. Alongside this project, the community has worked to champion growing and celebrating local produce, strengthen family interests, and promote community development. The paintings symbolize hope and progress, inspiring other communities to hug the magic of art in their own ways.4．What was the original purpose of establishing PSCP?A．To bring liveliness to the town.B．To rebuild symbolic houses.C．To guarantee the locals a job.D．To pass down tailoring skills.5．What is the highlight in the painting process?A．Professional training.B．Painters’ leading role.C．Traditional materials.D．Families’ engagement.6．What can we learn about the project from the last paragraph?A．It inspires the locals to pursue an art career.B．It shows how to measure community spirit.C．It goes far beyond just economic benefits.D．It proves art is a must for successful projects. 7．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Art of Painting: A Treasure for Human Beings B．Natural Beauty: The Drive for Rural TourismC．The Colourful Story of Santa Catarina PalopóD．Big Cultural Heritage of a Small TownOne inconvenient truth for the clean energy industry is the undeniable fact that wind turbines (涡轮机) kill birds. Researchers say smarter turbines could dramatically cut the toll.The American Bird Conservancy claims that at least one million bird deaths as a result of wind turbines a year in the US alone is likely to be an underestimate. That’s substantially less than the estimated 980 million birds a year that die crashing into buildings, or the 1.4 to 3.7 billion per year killed by domestic cats. But it’s still an unacceptable number, and a problem that needs to be addressed—because a fully green energy network will need more and more turbines over the coming decades.Researchers at SINTEF and the Norwegian Centre believe they have an idea that could help in a lot of cases. The idea—known as SKARV—is fairly simple: each turbine will have cameras fitted, capable of spotting birds flying directly into the path of the rotors (螺旋桨). Software will automatically calculate their predicted path, and if it looks like they’re in danger of being hit, the system will send control signals to slow the rotors down.In simulations (模拟), the system is able to avoid the vast majority of crashes. This, of course, doesn’t describe all situations. For example, if a young, inexperienced bird approaches a turbine displaying irregular flight behavior, it will not be possible to predict exactly where it will be a few seconds later. Prediction is also more difficult if several birds approach at the same time.Some researchers argue that birds are learning to avoid turbines voluntarily. But if morethan a million birds a year haven’t got the memo yet, it’s still a problem worth solving. We look forward to hearing how trials progress.8．What does the underlined phrase “cut the toll” in paragraph I probably mean?A．Maximize efficiency.B．Reduce deaths.C．Lower costs.D．Prevent errors.9．What can be inferred about bird death caused by wind turbines in paragraph 2?A．It tops the list of bird deaths.B．It calls for immediate action.C．It has been properly solved.D．It shows progress in technology.10．How does SKARV make wind turbines intelligent?A．By keeping a constant speed.B．By recording birds’ behavior.C．By predicting potential danger.D．By sending warnings to birds.11．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．Challenges presented in simulations.B．Features of birds’ flying patterns.C．Examples of SKARV’s application D．Approaches to crash avoidance.It’s normal to feel uncomfortable when spending time outside your home culture, even for an eagerly anticipated vacation. Feelings of discomfort, dislocation, and overload are so common among travelers that they’re referred to by many as “culture shock”.Although the term has existed since the 1950s, says Susan B．Goldstein, a psychology professor at the University of Redlands, it’s an outdated way to describe these adjustment challenges. “Culture shock” implies a dramatic, unexpected, negative event. Though the vast majority of travelers will experience such challenges, “a real sense of ‘shock’ is uncommon,” she adds, “so uncommon that many researchers no longer use the term.”Previously many researchers adopted the idea that culture shock progressed through a remarkably consistent and universal set of stages. Modern research, however, suggests that the experiences of acculturation (文化适应) are individual, not universal. People will have their ups and downs, but for the most part, they will become increasingly comfortable and competent over time.While many blame the causes of culture shock on the host culture itself, an individual’s internal expectations are just as important. When travelers’ image of their destination does notcorrespond with reality, it can result in discomfort and even distress (忧虑). Realistic expectations can help, but so can a traveler’s attitude.In a 2023 study of 2,500 teenage exchange students, researchers found that though cultural stress was common among participants, those who faced those stresses head-on instead of turning to avoidance tended to perform better and were likelier to finish out their year without switching families or going home early.As for Mark Twain, the bad-tempered writer was able to ride out his feelings of distress while traveling. He eventually finished out his European tour — and in his bestselling travel memoir The Innocents Abroad, famously remarked that travel is “disastrous to prejudice and narrow-mindedness”. With the right attitude and the willingness to seek help, it’s more than likely that you, too, can adapt to new settings, building new memories with each new stamp in your passport.12．What is Susan B．Goldstein’s opinion about culture shock?A．It doesn’t live up to the name.B．Its cause is rarely researched.C．It is unavoidable and harmful.D．Its influence is understudied.13．Which factor determined exchange students’ performance from the study?A．Support from family.B．The level of stress.C．Their personal attitude.D．Ways of seeking help.14．How did Mark Twain feel about the European tour?A．It was a rather intolerable experience.B．It was challenging yet rewarding.C．It was an inspiration for his career.D．It was full of regrets and sorrows. 15．What’s the purpose of the passage?A．To call on travelers to bridge cultural gaps.B．To recommend a book on traveling abroad.C．To stress the significance of cultural diversity.D．To clarify the misunderstanding of culture shock.How effective are your brainstorming sessions? Does everyone get a chance to share their opinions? Do people with the loudest voices dominate the discussion? 16A popular and lively form of brainwriting is known as 6-3-5. During a 6-3-5 session,brainwriting exercises are divided into several rounds. In each round, six people write down three ideas each within five minutes. After the first round, everyone exchanges their piece of paper with someone else, reads what’s on it, and then writes down three more ideas. 17 After six rounds, all the ideas on the worksheets are shared with the group.Although this example uses six people, you can invite any number of people to your brainwriting session. Other details can also be adapted to suit your needs, including the number of rounds. 18Different from traditional brainstorming, everyone is equal in brainwriting. 19 People also have more time to think through their ideas and to develop them. This can help to encourage creativity, because it empowers people to put forward ideas that they might — in a normal brainstorming session — have considered too risky.If you think your team could benefit from a brainwriting session, you can try the skills to boost their creativity. 20 So, gather your team members, prepare enough paper, and you’re ready to go!A．Brainwriting has many advantages, too.B．Brainwriting works well as a pen-and-paper exercise.C．That’s because all participants get to contribute at the same time.D．Regular brainstorming is a tried-and-true way to generate new ideas.E．These can be new ideas, or build on ideas that have already been shared.F．One way to ensure that everyone gets a fair hearing is to use brainwriting.G．But most people find that aiming for three ideas in each round brings the best results.二、完形填空On Sept.17, 2022, a father and son set out to begin the Ironman competition in Cambridge. Jeff Agar, 59, and his son Johnny, 28, weren’t 21 competitors. Johnny’s cerebral palsy (脑瘫) presented a big 22 . But his dream of being a runner never stopped.23 to show Johnny that he could pursue his dream of being an athlete, Jeff helped him engage in 24 . They began waking up at 4 a.m. so Jeff could run while 25 his son in a special wheelchair called a racing chair. Every morning, they 26 themselves to runincreasingly longer distances. 27 , Johnny could even run a few miles using a rolling walker. Soon, they 28 5K races, then on to Ironman competition.The race began with a 2.4-mile swim. Jeff and Johnny dived into the Choptank River.29 jellyfish stings (伤), they completed the swim in 90 minutes and moved on to the bike ride. Nine hours later, they 30 the final part: a marathon. After 16 hours, 55 minutes and 35 seconds — with only minutes to 31 , father and son crossed the finish line together. Seeing the 32 scene, the crowd burst into cheers.For Jeff, the race was more than just 33 the finish line; it was about giving Johnny his moment to 34 . A father’s love and a son’s courage turned a disability into a story of 35 .21．A．ambitious B．typical C．specific D．successful 22．A．chance B．advantage C．feature D．challenge 23．A．Hesitant B．Discouraged C．Determined D．Anxious 24．A．sports B．hobbies C．amusements D．studies 25．A．lifting B．pushing C．shaking D．hugging 26．A．allowed B．reminded C．drove D．invited 27．A．Accidentally B．Unluckily C．Gradually D．Probably 28．A．entered B．watched C．quit D．hosted29．A．In case of B．In terms of C．In sight of D．In spite of 30．A．started B．missed C．enjoyed D．skipped 31．A．waste B．wait C．abandon D．spare 32．A．moving B．funny C．helpless D．messy 33．A．finding B．reaching C．imagining D．locating 34．A．think B．exercise C．shine D．relax 35．A．health B．survival C．satisfaction D．victory三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高二下学期英语期末考试试题(附答案)
高二下学期英语期末考试试题（附答案）一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）（共4题；共30分）1.阅读理解On 29 May last year, I was doing my swim training for a half Ironman race in the bay near my home.I was finishing my first loop (圈) when I felt jaws coming around my body and a sharp pain. The water was dark, so I couldn't see anything. It just came out of nowhere and then it was gone in a flash. I knew it was something really big and assumed it was a shark. I panicked, but knew I needed to get out of the water. I was kicking wildly in case it came back. There was a lifeguard boat close by, so I waved my arms in the air and screamed for help. It got to me within 20 seconds. At that point I didn't feel anything; adrenaline (肾上腺素) had taken over. The lifeguards held me under the arms and pulled me up out of the water. Then the pain kicked in and it was pretty hard to bear. Some muscle had been bitten off my right arm. I felt a lot of warm, gushing blood.My chest felt heavy, as if someone had put their foot on it, and I was having trouble breathing. It was extremely painful. When I got to the hospital, I told the nurses to put me to sleep because of the pain. I just wanted them to fix me.I woke up after surgery four hours later. My doctor was amazed when I managed to move my fingers: the bite just missed a major nerve. My right lung had been damaged; I had several broken bones and a nerve in my leg was cut, so I have reduced feeling at the top of my leg. The shark also bit through my upper back muscle.Local experts determined that the shark was probably 9-10 feet long. It was young, about seven years old. It just attacked me, left and didn't come back because it figured I wasn't food.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。
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息县二高联考2023-2024学年下期期末考试高二英语试题卷注意事项:本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is the woman excited about?A．A new movie.B．A new book.C．A new music record. 2．Where did the woman last see her car key?A．By the door.B．On the table.C．In the office.3．When will the man pick up the woman?A．At 7:15.B．At 6:30.C．At 6:00.4．Why didn’t the man answer the phone?A．His phone was taken by his teacher.B．He left his phone at home.C．He was having lunch.5．What is the man doing?A．Working in the garden.B．Talking on the phone.C．Writing a report.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。
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高2025届高二（下）期末考试英语试卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级、学校在答题卡上填写清楚。
2.每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
在试卷上作答无效。
3.考试结束后，请将答题卡交回，试卷自行保存。
满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will Matthew do on the weekend?A.Attend an exhibition.B.Enter a contest.C.Visit China.2.Where do the speakers want to go?A.To a supermarket.B.To a bank.C.To a restaurant.3.When will the man see the film?A.At1:30p.m.B.At3:30p.m.C.At5:30p.m.4.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A noisy night.B.A place of living.C.Their sleeping habits.5.Why did the man call the woman last night?A.To give her fruits.B.To invite her to a party.C.To ask for her cousin's number.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
浙江省镇海2023-2024学年高二下学期期末英语试题含答案
镇海2024年6月高二年级期末教学质量检测英语试卷（答案在最后）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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 will the speakers probably go into town?A.By train.B.By taxi.C.By bus.2.What did the man make?A.A painting.B.A photograph.C.A picture frame.3.How does the woman feel?A.Fine.B.Excited.C.Confused.4.How much does a new phone cost?A.$50.B.$60.C.$70.5.Who will probably get the medicine?A.The man’s grandmother.B.The man’s uncle.C.The man’s auntie.第二节(共15小题:每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Father and daughter.C.Guide and visitor.7.Why can’t the speakers see the elephants?A.The zoo is closed.B.They run too slow.C.A worker signaled them to leave.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
江苏省连云港市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题
江苏省连云港市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语试题一、阅读理解The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art.ThemeThe theme for the 2024 Science without Borders® Challenge is “Hidden Wonders of the Deep.” To apply for this year’s contest, students should submit artwork illustrating mysterious and unique deep-sea creatures or ecosystems, highlighting the beauty and diversity that often goes unseen.QualificationThis international art competition is open to all students 11-19 years old. College and university students are not qualified for this contest.How to ApplyTo apply to the 2024 Science Without Borders® Challenge, fill out the online entry form, and upload a picture of your art work before 1st July! If you are under the age of 13, your parents will be asked to provide permission, so make sure not to wait until the last minute.JudgingA panel of artists, educators, and scientists judge the Science Without Borders® Challenge. Artwork will be evaluated on the quality of the artwork, originality, and adherence to (坚持) the theme.Certificates will be sent to all participants in this year’s Science Without Borders® Challenge after the winners are announced in August.PrizesWinners will be awarded with the following scholarships:·1st Place: $500·2nd Place: $350·3rd Place: $2001．What is the main purpose of the contest?A．To collect high-quality artworks.B．To promote deep ocean exploration.C．To encourage more students to learn art.D．To raise awareness of marine ecosystem. 2．Which entry might be qualified for this year’s contest?A．A copy of a famous painting.B．A painting submitted in August.C．A picture featuring sea birds flying.D．A drawing by a middle school student. 3．What will you get if you win the first prize?A．$350.B．A medal.C．A certificate.D．A present.On the streets of Sydney, Australia, a young Chinese woman, wearing elegant hanfu, the traditional clothing of China, gracefully holds a dizi, the bamboo flute of China, fascinating passersby with the melodies of traditional Chinese music. The performer is Dong Min, a talented musician born in 1990.After graduating from Minzu University of China with a major in Chinese bamboo flute, Dong registered at the University of New South Wales in Australia in 2015 to study curating (策展) and cultural leadership. Dong quickly found like-minded friends passionate about Chinese traditional instruments. Then, she founded the Sydney Meya Conservatory (音乐学院) of Chinese Music.Dong noticed a lack of awareness of Chinese traditional music in Australia. So, inspired by local performers using Western instruments for street performances, she started street performances with her conservatory members, showing traditional Chinese instruments in Sydney’s Chinatown in 2016.“Street performances offer a direct and visual way for people to experience Chinese music. By bringing it to the streets, we make it accessible to everyone,” she said.As Dong’s performances grew in popularity, snippets (片段) of her shows spread across social media, drawing in a larger audience. With over 1 million followers online, including nearly 150,000 from international platforms, Dong’s influence continues to grow.Apart from her conservatory, Dong also offers online dizi lessons to a global audience and organizes online exchange concerts for her students worldwide. “I hope to create a platform for music enthusiasts to connect and build friendships through their shared love for music,” she said.Ever since she arrived in Australia, Dong has noticed a growing interest in Chinesetraditional music among local people. Many music schools now offer courses on Chinese instruments. “This demonstrates that traditional Chinese music is thriving (兴旺) not only in formal concert halls but also on the streets and within communities,” she said.4．What can we learn about Dong from the first two paragraphs?A．She has a desire to be a leader.B．She has a gift for Chinese music.C．She majored in curating in China.D．She held a fashion show in Sydney. 5．Why did Dong perform on streets?A．To raise funds for her study.B．To promote Chinese traditional music.C．To pursue a good reputation.D．To compete with Western performers. 6．What can we learn about traditional Chinese music from the last paragraph?A．It has gained increasing popularity.B．It used to be taught in local schools.C．It has changed to cater to local tastes.D．It used to be performed in communities. 7．Which of the following words best describe Dong?A．Ambitious and passionate.B．Modest and outgoing.C．Diligent and straightforward.D．Generous and adaptable.Packaging designers often combine a variety of elements—text, illustration, color—in complex designs meant to attract consumers’ attention. In many cases, according to a new series of studies, they'd get better results from a simpler approach.In the first study, the researchers worked with data from the U. S. supermarket chain Kroger. They gathered all product images across four consumable categories—shampoo, deodorant, crackers, and cereal—along with each product’s name, brand, retail (零售) price, and weight. Independent research assistants rated the images on complexity of design. Mapping the ratings against each product's price per ounce showed that the simpler the package was, the higher the product's unit price—suggesting that people are willing to pay more when items are presented simply.In the following experiments, the researchers created simple and complex packages for trail mix and showed one or the other to each of 362 university students. The students indicated the highest amount they would pay for the snack, reported whether they thought it contained few or many ingredients and how pure they believed it to be, and rated the package on attractiveness andsimplicity. Those who saw the simple design were willing to pay more, even though they were less likely than people who saw the complex design to award high marks on attractiveness. The simple design got higher scores on purity, and participants believed the product contained fewer ingredients. Repeating the experiment with a different item—hand lotion (护手霜)—got similar results.“Simplifying packaging design may be an efficient way to convey product information independent of text,” the researchers write. Additional experiments showed that the boost from a simple design was less pronounced when the product's ingredients were highlighted on the package; consumers then had no need to guess purity.8．How did the researchers carry out the first study?A．By talking to the staff from a supermarket.B．By recording opinions from local customers.C．By rating complexity of designs and improving them.D．By analyzing product images and related information.9．The researchers repeated the experiment with hand lotion to find out ________.A．how to create simple packages B．how to get high marks on purityC．whether people preferred simpler designs D．why complex designs were more attractive 10．Which of the following may the researchers agree with?A．Categories of products should be highlighted.B．Managers should make package designs simpler.C．Sales of products should rely more on packaging.D．Researchers should focus on less pronounced facts.11．What is a suitable title for the text?A．Less is more B．Quality over quantityC．The simpler, the healthier D．The more complex, the more expensiveImagine being able to chat with an artificial intelligence (AI) about anything. What if you could discuss last night's game, get relationship advice, or have a deep debate with the virtual assistant on your kitchen counter? Large language models—AIs capable of this level of communication—are advancing quickly enough to make this our new reality. But can we trustwhat artificial agents say?There are many reasons to embrace conversational AI. The potential uses in health, education, research, and commercial spaces are mind-boggling. Virtual characters can't replace human contact, but mental health research suggests that having something to talk to, whether real or not, can help people.But the biggest problem is that we trust them more than we should. There's a large body of research in human-robot interaction which shows that people will respond to social gestures, reveal personal information, and are even willing to shift their beliefs or behaviour for an artificial agent. This kind of social trust makes us vulnerable (脆弱的) to emotional persuasion and requires careful design, as well as rules, to ensure that these systems aren't used against people.A chatbot may, for instance, instruct your child to touch a live electrical plug with a coin, which has happened. The newest language models are trained on vast amounts of text found on the internet, including harmful and misleading content. As it becomes more difficult to expect a language model's responses, there's more risk of unintended consequences. For example, if people ask their home assistant how to deal with a medical emergency, the wrong kinds of answers can be harmful.We need to ask who creates and owns large language models, and whom this harms or benefits. Personal information that people reveal in conversation can be used for and against them. We need to ensure that this technology is designed and used responsibly. After all, humanity deserves protection, too.12．What does the underlined word “mind-boggling” mean?A．Worthwhile.B．Reliable.C．Incredible.D．Impossible. 13．What is the biggest problem with human-robot interaction?A．People may be hurt emotionally.B．People may lack normal social life.C．People may spend too much time online.D．People may become too dependent on AI. 14．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．Latest applications and training of AI.B．Potential risks and misuse cases of AI.C．Challenges of predicting AI's responses.D．Dangers of relying on AI for emergencies. 15．What is the author's attitude towards chatting with AI?A．Cautious.B．Supportive.C．Indifferent.D．Doubtful.Are you too responsible?Taking responsibility is an essential element of strong leadership. But when the scales tip to over-responsibility, both the leader and their team suffer. 16Define what you’re truly responsible forWhen it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, try the following pie-chart exercise. 17 Draw a circle on your paper and allocate (分配) responsibility for the situation to each person on your list. Add up those amounts and determine the remaining percentage. The amount left over is your actual share of responsibility.Examine your assumptionsTo start overturning your over-responsibility habit, examine the beliefs and fears that keep it alive. Are they really true? Reframe the release of responsibility and consider that you’re empowering others. Allow them to struggle with a task, solve their own problem, or own up to a mistake. 18Give responsibilities backWhether you willingly assumed a given responsibility or it was placed on you, it’s time to return it to its rightful owner. Identify one responsibility you can return to a specific person.19 Expect a few discomfort at first, but resist the temptation to jump back in.Accept helpIf you’re overly responsible, you likely say “yes” whenever others ask for help but don’t ask for any yourself. It’s time to rebalance your give-accept proportion. 20 If someone asks if they can take something off your plate or offers to do something for you, say “yes.”Rightsizing your responsibility is not about escaping what is yours to own but finding a more appropriate balance. By taking 100% of your responsibility, but not more, you will avoid unnecessary stress and help others grow.A．Practice accepting offers of help.B．Grab a piece of paper and list everyone involved.C．It may be a simple task that someone else should be doing.D．The following strategies may help you find a more appropriate balance.E．In this way, you help them develop greater competence and confidence.F．Leaders who ask for help increase the feelings of connection on their team.G．If so, these could be signs that you have an overactive sense of responsibility.二、完形填空From the age of eight or so, I had to contribute my share of labour along with my father and two elder brothers.Kneeling (跪) in a rice field, I was up to my thighs (大腿) in the 21 . It splashed (溅) all over me, wet, sticky and 22 . When mud splashed into my eyes and onto my lip, I’d stand up, find the kettle of fresh water and try to 23 it away; but it was always a long 24 .In midsummer, the sun beat upon my back, making me feel like hot bread 25 the side of a pan. 26 ran down my mud-covered arms and legs. It felt as if ants were 27 all over me. To prevent the sweat from running into my eyes, I kept my face as 28 as possible.I told myself, be 29 ! If my parents and brothers could 30 taking it, so I could. A kind of 31 took place of the hurt in me. So thinking, I slowly pulled myself together and I crawled (爬) on.I 32 hard in the countryside, and I am proud of this. Crawling in the mud had taught me to take sweating as part of my life and not to be afraid in the face of 33 . More importantly, I had learnt the 34 of “you reap what you sow”. Plant your feet 35 on the ground, work hard and you will be rewarded.21．A．rain B．mud C．field D．river 22．A．dirty B．fresh C．soft D．sweet 23．A．throw B．move C．break D．wash 24．A．competition B．defence C．struggle D．adventure 25．A．holding onto B．standing by C．stuck to D．turned to 26．A．Sweats B．Tears C．Blood D．Heat 27．A．flying B．singing C．marching D．swimming 28．A．smooth B．low C．straight D．lovely29．A．patient B．generous C．grateful D．friendly 30．A．object to B．put off C．go on D．burst out 31．A．sympathy B．pride C．guilty D．excitement 32．A．played B．laboured C．trained D．studied 33．A．emergencies B．disasters C．dangers D．difficulties 34．A．meaning B．pronunciation C．spelling D．origin 35．A．heavily B．quickly C．suddenly D．firmly三、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
广东省惠州市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
广东省惠州市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解Summer is finally in the air, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still stay in and have a great movie night. Whether you’re looking for something deep and thought-provoking or light for the whole family, there are many incredible films on Netflix.The Matrix (1999)IMDb (Internet Movie Database): 8.7/10 | Runtime: 136 minutesThe Matrix is a science fiction film that stars Keanu Reeves as a hacker who discovers the world he lives in is an illusion crafted by malevolent Artificial Intelligence. The movie presents the very best in technical filmmaking, winning four Oscars. With thrilling action and a complex story, it’s a must-see.American Symphony (2023)IMDb: 7.9/10 | Runtime: 104 minutesEven if you just watch the trailer for American Symphony, you will be in tears. The documentary (纪录片) tells the story of Grammy winner Jon Batiste and his wife, Suleika Jaouad. It’s a beautiful tale of love and resilience, with Variety Magazine calling it “one of the best love stories seen on film.”Nyad (2023)IMDb: 7.1/10 | Runtime: 121 minutesAs expected from most sports dramas and biopics, Nyad shares a story of perseverance, the triumphs of determination, and a message of hope. It engages the audience with its solid foundation while entertaining through grounded drama based on reality instead of relying on cheap cliches (陈词滥调).Society of the Snow (2023)IMDb: 7.7/10 | Runtime: 144 minutesIn 1972, a Uruguayan flight crashed on the way to Chile, and the survivors of the wreck had to work together to survive in the of the Snow. With a budget of 60 million euros, the film is the most expensive Spanish film ever made.1．For those who value online scoring, which film would be their top choice?A．The Matrix.B．American Symphony.C．Nyad.D．Society of the Snow.2．What do the last three films have in common?A．They are high-budget films.B．They are based on true stories.C．They have the duration within two hours.D．They have been successful at the box office.3．Who is the text intended for?A．Film critics.B．Film makers.C．Movie-goers.D．Cinema staff.I used to want to be a zookeeper, but after becoming a wildlife rescue worker, I found that this work is even more valuable than I thought. Not only can I help injured wild animals, but I can also facilitate their return to the wild. We make every effort to accomplish this goal: hiding food under rocks and fallen leaves to simulate (模拟) a natural environment, or doing our best to maintain some distance from the animals and prevent them from bonding with humans.I am often asked whether I feel at all sad when it’s time to release the animals — to tell you the truth, I’m always pretty willing to let them go. All of my efforts have been toward allowing them to return to the wild, and the wild is where they belong, so there’s no reason for reluctance on my part. But it is true that sometimes there is no way for an animal to go back to the wild, or to keep it from bonding with humans.Last year, I rescued a light-vented bulbul (白头鹎). The bird, initially lacking feathers, recovered under our care. It was scheduled for release during its adolescent period, during which it’s relatively easy to socialize. But an injury to its flight feathers delayed its return to the wild. The bird imprinted on humans during the following two months, which was a critical cognitive (认知的) development period, leading it to return to us after being released.When we engage in wildlife rescue, we have to teach animals how to maintain a high degree of caution around humans. If they become too trusting of humans, it is very likely that way, our success depends not on the animals, or on our work here, but more so on the attitude humans would not be a bad thing, and our release attempt could then be successful.4．What do we know about the author’s job?A．It was his initial career choice.B．It forbids close interaction with animals.C．It mainly aims to cure the injured animals.D．It involves both rescue and release efforts.5．Which of the following best describes the author’s feeling to release the rescued animals?A．Ambitious.B．Cheerful.C．Sorrowful.D．Anxious. 6．Which is closest in meaning to “imprinted on” in paragraph 3?A．Was attached to.B．Was aware of.C．Was sensitive to.D．Was cautious of.7．What is the key to the success of wildlife rescue work?A．Animals’ faith in humans.B．Human’s knowledge in the work.C．Human’s attitude towards animals.D．Animals’ ability to survive in the wild.Rena, 18 months, is a baby worker at a Japanese nursing home, hired to brighten the days of residents whose own grandchildren may rarely visit. The infants’ (婴儿) presences meant to ease the loneliness that can come with growing older, especially in the rapidly ageing nation where a third of the population is over 65.The nursing home’s director, Kimie Gondo, came up with the idea of baby workers three years ago when her own newborn granddaughter was visiting and she saw how happy it made the residents. The nursing home now has about 70 baby workers strolling around the nursing home with their parents, mostly mothers.Rena and her colleagues are paid in diapers (纸尿裤) and ice cream. But those are not the only rewards. “Here she gets to interact with kids her age and also with grandfathers and grandmothers who are a bit more difficult to come across,” said Shinohara, Rena’s mother,who called the nursing home residents “great life teachers”.Rena and her small colleagues work flexible hours but they don't have long in the business-having to retire before the age of three. A key requirement for the toddlers is that they should speak as little as possible. That’s because older people can struggle to speak and communicate, especially if they have cognitive impairment (认知障碍),” In order to communicate on the same level,words are unnecessary,” she added.For nursing home residents, Gondo said, the visits from toddlers provide the common experience of family members from multiple generations living under the same roof. “Even if they enter a facility like this, they should be able to interact with people from various age groups on a daily basis,” she said. “I think that’s only natural.”8．Why does Kimie Gondo carry out her idea in the nursing home?A．To provide jobs for mothers.B．To prevent the elderly from ageing.C．To amuse grandchildren during visits.D．To promote the well-being of residents.9．What’s the extra benefit for the baby workers according to Shinohara?A．Tasty snacks.B．Parent-kid relationship.C．Daily essentials.D．Interpersonal experience.10．Why is there a restriction on retiring age of baby workers?A．Words might lessen the effect.B．Flexible hours could be guaranteed.C．Cognitive Impairment could be avoided.D．Over-aged workers have low language levels.11．Which can be the best title of this passage?A．Babies helping remove cognitive barriers B．Babies replacing caregivers in nursing homesC．Baby workers tackling loneliness of the elderly D．Baby workers running a Japanese nursing homeChildren exposed to videos by caregivers for their calming or “babysitting” benefits tended to use phrases and sentences with fewer words. A new study from Southern Methodist University psychologist Sarah Kucker and colleagues reveals that passive video use among children can negatively affect language development, but their caregiver’s motivations for exposing them to digital media could also lessen the impact.Published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, the study involved 302 caregivers of children between 17 and 30 months. Caregivers answered questions about their child’s words, sentences, and how much time they spend on different media activities each day. Those activities included video/TV, video games, video chat, and e-books, with caregivers explaining why they use each activity with their child. Print book reading was also compared.Researchers looked at the amount of media use and the reasons provided by caregivers for their children’s media use. These factors were then compared to the children’s vocabulary and length using two or more words together.The research reveals a negative association between high levels of digital media watching and children’s vocabulary development. However, the negative impact on language skills was lessened when videos were used for educational purposes or to foster social connections-such as through video chats with family members.Kucker acknowledges that parents often use digital media to occupy children while they complete tasks. She suggests that caregivers need to consider what kind of videos and how much their children are watching, and whether they can interact with them during this period.Future research by Kucker and her colleagues will continue to explore the types of videos young children watch, how they use screens with others, and how that impacts language development.12．What is the potential impact of being exposed to videos by caregivers on children?A．It enhances their vocabulary development.B．It has no significant effect on their language skills.C．It leads to the use of shorter phrases and sentences.D．It encourages them to read print books more often.13．What do paragraph 2 and 3 tell us about the study?A．Its research process.B．Its theoretical basis.C．Its underlying logic.D．Its scientific evidence.14．Under what circumstance can the negative impact be lessened?A．When children focus on tasks.B．When children get involved in the content.C．When videos serve as entertainment.D．When videos aid learning and bond building. 15．What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A．To point out the significance of the study.B．To bring out the focus of follow-up studies.C．To present the practical application of the findings.D．To discuss other affecting factors of babies’ growth.When it comes to wardrobe (衣柜) organization, many of us operate on an out of sight, out of mind basis. If you can’t see the mess, it doesn’t exist, right? 16 With a bit of planning, you can get that wardrobe looking orderly in no time.Make a plan. It’s best to start any big project by setting some goals and intentions. What outcome are you hoping to achieve by rearranging your wardrobe? Do you just want more space? Or maybe you fancy making a bit of extra money by selling the things you don’t wear? 17 That will help you fine-tune your approach.Do a simplification. The biggest causes behind a messy wardrobe are those clothes you bought five years ago and wore once, if that. Sorting through your wardrobe and deciding what to get rid of is essential for restoring order. 18 Take a cold hard look at your clothes and ask yourself what you really need.Store seasonal items. A great way to create space is to remove seasonal items from your wardrobe and pack them away in a damp-proof storage bag. 19 There’s no need for your big bulky puffer jacket to take up wardrobe space in the middle of summer!20 Once you’ve done your clear-out, clean the entire inside of the wardrobe and chest of drawers before replacing items. If you keep shoes in your closet, you might find a build-up of dirt and debris at the back and in the corners so make sure to wipe this clean. Before you add items back inside, remember to hang a scented bag to keep the wardrobe smelling fresh. A．Well, it’s time to face it!B．Sort through your clothes.C．Finish with these final touches.D．And don’t be afraid to be cruel!E．These can be somewhere out of the way.F．Either way, figure out your goals before you get started.G．Work out a specific method for decorations like belts and scarves.二、完形填空Clark, a bald eagle (秃鹰), is a frequent commercial flier. He takes at least six trips a year. When the plane touches down, the 21 will often announce to the cabin: “The eagle has 22 .”Like many passengers who touch down in the nation’s capital, Clark has a pretty high profile. His eagle father, Captain, was given as a 23 to the United States in 1982 by WestGerman. At the time, the bald eagle was endangered, and environmentalists were 24 about the present. At its low point, the bald eagle population had fallen to 417 known nesting pairs.The United States made great efforts to 25 the bald eagle population and the result was 26 . The species was saved and the bald eagle was 27 from the list of threatened species in 2007.Captain was part of a critical conservation breeding program, 28 six healthy eaglets (雏鹰). While Clark’s siblings were 29 into the wild, Clark has spent his whole life under human care. Clark’s claw (爪) did not form 30 and just didn’t give him the 31 that he would need. After all, the wild is not the most 32 place.Clark travels across the country to 33 flight demonstrations and other educational programs at events. People react similarly when they see him at events. They’re 34 . Clark’s physical presence leaves a lasting impression and 35 people to care more about conservation efforts.21．A．driver B．passenger C．pilot D．conductor 22．A．boarded B．landed C．left D．launched 23．A．gift B．decoration C．product D．reward 24．A．passionate B．concerned C．excited D．curious 25．A．keep B．monitor C．study D．recover 26．A．satisfactory B．scary C．discouraging D．convincing 27．A．excused B．protected C．removed D．separated 28．A．teaching B．fathering C．catching D．adopting 29．A．thrown B．changed C．divided D．freed 30．A．carefully B．beautifully C．formally D．properly 31．A．necessity B．company C．protection D．opportunity 32．A．secret B．forgiving C．striking D．impressive 33．A．learn B．seek C．observe D．perform 34．A．blown away B．put away C．taken away D．hidden away 35．A．encourages B．trains C．forces D．warns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。
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题
山东省济南市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解The Half Price Books summer reading program, called Summer Reading Camp, gives out free Half Price Books gift cards to kids who read for at least 300 minutes during the months of June and July. This program is for kids from preschool to 14 years of age, in 8th grade or under. There’s also a limit of one reading log(日志) per month for each child. How to Get Free Gift Cards from the Half Price Books Summer Reading ProgramVisit Summer Reading Camp and register. As the summer program gets closer, you'll receive more information in your email.Each day your child reads during June and July, have them write the number of minutes they’ve read on that day on the calendar. The goal is to read for at least 15 minutes each day of the week. At the end of each week, kids can add up their week’s total minutes and have a grown-up sign it. After the child has read at least 300 minutes, fill out their name, age, and total minutes, as well as your name, email, and location information. Cut out the completed part of the form and bring it to your local Half Price Books to get your reward. Encouraging Y our Child through the Half Price Books Summer Reading ProgramWhen your kids are finished with a week, a month, or the whole program, you can fill out a Best Reader Award to keep them encouraged about their progress.As for what your child reads this summer, Half Price Books has put together a list of staff picks by grade level, best alphabet books, 40 books every child should read, and 21 books to start the baby's library.1．Who can attend Summer Reading Camp?A．A 4-month baby.B．A 15-year-old girl.C．A primary school boy D．A college graduate2．How can daily reading be guaranteed in this program?A．By cutting out the forms.B．By submitting reading logs.C．By filling out total reading minutes D．By keeping records on the calendar. 3．What can parents do to encourage their children to read?A．Present a reading award.B．Buy recommended books.C．Give suggestions on reading D．Share post-reading feedback.Matthew Weihmuller, despite being blind from birth, earned his master’s degree in music at Florida State University. He also tours with a band that shows elements of jazz and rock. Additionally, he is a composer, using specialized music technology for the blind. He frequently engages as a speaker, having been a guest lecturer at John Hopkins University.While explaining his shift from performance to teaching, Weihmuller said, “All great performers teach, and it’s the only way to pass along this craft, especially about jazz music. I found that teaching became more my calling than performing. I wanted to make a difference, and that was really important to me.”Innovatively, Weihmuller uses a unique teaching method to enhance communication among jazz students. When practising a play, he turns off the lights, removes the visualelements and forces students to rely more on their other senses. They have to feel their instrument with their fingers and hands. Weihmuller’s own blindness has fueled his mastery of other senses, particularly crucial in playing jazz. “You have to turn your disadvantage into an advantage. Where there is a will, there is a way.” Weihmuller said.Reflecting on his early struggles with sheet music, Weihmuller recalled the challenge of obtaining braille(盲文) music, which was not as accessible then as it is today. To overcome this obstacle, he had to create his own braille music, a process that continued through his college years.Weihmuller has a strong desire to influence his students with value of perseverance and musical progression. His ultimate goal is to inspire others facing challenges and disabilities. He added, “I do hope that when they leave my classroom, they’re not only better musicians but also better people.”4．What can we learn about Weihmuller from Paragraph 1?A．He has multiple roles.B．He owns a music band.C．He complains of his disability.D．He gives talks worldwide.5．What drives Weihmuller to turn to music teaching?A．The duty to help performers.B．The strong desire to succeed.C．The will to pass down music.D．The aim to gain independence.6．Why did Weihmuller turn off lights in his music class?A．To reduce students’ anxiety.B．To train physical abilities.C．To teach students better.D．To test learning results.7．Which of the following can best describe Weihmuller?A．Outgoing and caring.B．Courageous and honest.C．Creative and determined.D．Knowledgeable and patient.Most people think that weeds are something to be pulled up and thrown away. Now, purslane(马齿苋) may be the key to creating drought resistant crops in a world that is getting warmer.Scientists at Yale University found that purslane can create a new form of photosynthesis(光合作用) that allows this weed to endure drought conditions. “This is a very rare ‘super plant’ —one that could be potentially useful in crop engineering.” said Edwards, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology.Purslane actually enhances its photosynthesis efficiency to match the high levels found in plants like corn, which enables it to maintain productivity under high temperatures. On the other hand, this plant employs a special way of photosynthesis. It stores carbon dioxide at night and uses it during the day, which makes it remarkably resistant to heat. The uniqueness of purslane lies in these two characteristics. Yale team conducted an analysis of the genes in the leaves of the plant and found that they are totally integrated and operate in the same cells. Understanding how this works could allow scientists to engineer main crops like corn to resist long-lasting droughts.Growing across the US, purslane has small round leaves, and red, yellow, or pink flowers. You can plant it in your garden just about anywhere. With its sour-salty taste, it is a healthy food rich in vitamins, minerals, and Omega-3s. You can enjoy it raw in salads or cooked as a dish.“In terms of engineering the plant into a crop like corn, there is still a lot of work to do before that could become a reality,” Edwards said in the news release. Finding and growing new food crops that can survive the effects of climate change is a win-win for a planet that is getting hotter and drier. Who knew this common weed could be the key?8．What makes purslane a “super plant” according to Paragraph 2?A．Its unique taste and color.B．Its ability to grow anywhere.C．Its high capacity in storing water.D．Its uncommon way of photosynthesis. 9．What is the advantage of purslane’s storing carbon dioxide at night?A．Increasing its productivity.B．Helping it to resist drought.C．Allowing it to grow faster.D．Reducing its need for sunlight.10．What can we learn about purslane as food?A．It is rich in nutrition.B．It is not widely accepted.C．It is not suitable in salads.D．It is mainly cooked as a dish.11．What is the main purpose of the text?A．To promote the planting of purslane.B．To warn readers of the danger of the weed.C．To describe different types of photosynthesis.D．To show purslane’s potential in crop engineering.A cohort is a group of people who share a particular characteristic. Typically, the shared characteristic is a life event that took place in a particular time period, like birth or high school graduation. Cohorts often consist of people who have experienced significant life events in the same period, such as starting college the same year or experiencing a natural disaster.The impact of the characteristics of a cohort on the results of a research study is called a cohort effect. Cohort effects influence research results because the shared experiences of a cohort can impact research results. Once a research was done to see how easily people learned to play a mobile game featuring AI. The participants ranged from 20 to 80 years old. The finding showed that compared with the younger participants, the older participants had much more difficulty in learning how to play the game. However, the research finding could also be the result of cohort effects in that older participants would have far less exposure to mobile devices than younger participants, making it more difficult for them to learn how to play the new game. Thus, it is important to take cohort effects into account in research.Cohort effects are a particular issue in studies that use cross-sectional (横断面) methods. In cross-sectional studies, researchers collect and compare data from participants in two or more age-related cohorts at a single point in time. Cross-sectional studies are more efficient but morelikely to be affected by cohort effects.Meanwhile, longitudinal (纵向) studies which collect data from the same participants over time, can better guard against cohort effects. These studies observe changes directly, and eliminate cohort effect concerns. However, they are costly and time-consuming.In conclusion, understanding cohort effects is crucial for interpreting research findings accurately. While longitudinal studies offer a solution, their practical limitations leave cross sectional studies as the more common but potentially cohort-influenced method.12．What does a cohort typically feature?A．The same gender.B．The identical college.C．Some consistent ideal.D．Some shared experience.13．How does the author explain cohort effects in Paragraph 2?A．By conducting a research.B．By presenting an example.C．By proposing a suggestion.D．By playing a mobile game.14．What does the underlined word “eliminate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Remove.B．Consider.C．Raise.D．Increase. 15．What is the text mainly about?A．Ways to improve cohort-influenced researches.B．The development of science research methods.C．The impact of cohort effects on research findings.D．Copmarisons of cross-sectional and longitudinal methods.It’s believed that health and happiness are two basics that make up a good life. And the two turn out to be more closely related than we might think. The question of whether one causes the other or if the two are correlated is difficult to figure out. 16It’s difficult to distinguish the relationship between health and happiness. 17 Does dealing with a chronic (慢性的) illness consistently worsen mood? Researchers try to answer these questions, but the relationship will always be challenging to say for certain.Happiness is associated with a series of physical health benefits, such as lower blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, a stronger immune (免疫的) system, and even a longer life. Positive emotions are also linked to good health in older adults and a reduced risk of injury inyoung adults. 18 People who report feeling a stronger sense of happiness and well-being live longer, on average, than those who report weaker feelings, and the effect exists for both men and women.19 Some research suggests that when people take better care of themselves, they come to feel happier. Some research suggests that people who are healthier just have a more positive attitude to life and the world. Still another research suggests that an essential factor such as genetics or personality contributes to both.Exercise stimulates the body to produce certain chemicals such as hormones (荷尔蒙).20 Exercise also shifts our focus away from current concerns and damaging self-talk and leads us to spend time outside or with others.A．Do certain foods boost happiness?B．Does a happy person also have better health?C．Meanwhile, happiness is related with a longer life.D．However, there’s no doubt that a strong connection exists.E．The exercise we do and the diseases we face all play a role.F．There are various theories for why health may lead to happiness.G．These chemicals are responsible for the feeling of a “runner’s high”.二、完形填空Alicia, a black girl, fell in love with dance when she was three years old. But she didn’t realize her 21 could help her achieve her career until she led a new training program in the Juilliard School.Over the years, she has been training hard and seizing every 22 to participate in professional dance competitions and her fame 23 gradually. She even won an 24 offered by the Dance Theatre of Harlem at 17. Although she had always been 25 as the odd girl because of her color, she felt it all right. Her bright career also 26 her performances in well-known dance theaters. Unluckily, she was injured during a training, but she kept going. However, the injuries 27 forced her to leave the stage, turning her focus on art education.Consistent with the creative philosophy of Juilliard School, Alicia got 28 by theschool. She has been buried in dance teaching since then. After she was appointed to be in charge, she became the first youngest woman of color to 29 the novel dance program. From then on, she has 30 herself to shaking up what is taught and how to make art dance more creative and colorful than ever.Alicia now requires students to 31 hip-hop and West African dance courses, which allows them to have more 32 to choose techniques that interest them. They are encouraged to come as they are, and that even 33 to what they wear to class. “I want them to be as free and 34 as they can. I hope that they have 35 in their careers and therefore they can make it to the end.” she said with a broad smile.21．A．courage B．dream C．passion D．confidence 22．A．motive B．action C．duty D．chance 23．A．continued B．spread C．declined D．changed 24．A．experience B．investment C．award D．occupation 25．A．respected B．appointed C．treated D．promoted 26．A．saw B．made C．kept D．affected 27．A．immediately B．exactly C．frequently D．eventually 28．A．rewarded B．accepted C．refused D．punished 29．A．head B．praise C．support D．judge 30．A．adapted B．helped C．applied D．resigned 31．A．open B．improve C．explain D．take 32．A．freedom B．energy C．intelligence D．time 33．A．extends B．sticks C．refers D．contributes 34．A．humorous B．enthusiastic C．modest D．generous 35．A．trouble B．success C．memory D．perseverance三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
安徽省马鞍山市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
安徽省马鞍山市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解A high-end train journey enables you to experience destinations at a unique pace and in total comfort while enjoying first-class service. These are some of the most exciting rail routes to choose from.GoldenPass Express, SwitzerlandGoldenPass Express takes passengers from Montreux to Interlaken. It’s a three- hour ride with four departures a day. The heated leather seats can recline (后倾) and rotate (旋转) 180 degrees. They’ re also raised 15 inches higher to boost the views over vineyards, green valleys and blue- ice glaciers. A one- way ticket costs £115.La Dolce Vita, ItalyLa Dolce Vita train service transports passengers to Italy of the 1960s. There are altogether 30 rooms— plus a bar car where passengers can watch appealing field s fly by as a pianist plays. A variety of impressive off- board experiences are available, from touring vineyards at Montalcino to riding horses in Abruzzo. A one- way ticket starts at £2,140.Spacia X, JapanThis train provides a stylish way of making the two-hour journey between Tokyo’s Asakusa station and the city of Nikko. Spacia X also includes comfortable sofas and seats. Passengers can appreciate the scenery as they shoot past mountains, waterfalls and temples. Tickets can be bought online or from any station on the Tobu line. A one- way ticket starts from £7.50.The Vietage, VietnamThe Vietage runs between Da Nang and Quy Nhon in supreme comfort. Travelers can take in the beauty of the Vietnamese countryside over a thirty- course lunch with free drinks. The ticket price also includes a head-and-shoulder massage (按摩). A one- way ticket is £330.1．Which of the following makes La Dolce Vita stand out?A．Comfortable seats.B．Various off-board experiences.C．Online ticket booking.D．A head-and-shoulder massage.2．Which of the rail routes provides a hearty lunch?A．Spacia X, Japan.B．La Dolce Vita, Italy.C．The Vietage, Vietnam.D．GoldenPass Express, Switzerland. 3．What do the four rail routes have in common?A．The travel time.B．The ticket price.C．The superior service.D．The adjustable seats.Liu Lingli has been a teacher for hearing-impaired （听力障碍）children for 33 years, and thanks to her help and devotion, more than 20 of the over 80 students she has taught have received higher education.Liu, 51, was born in Hengyang, Hunan province, in 1973. And her first interaction with people with disability was with one of her neighbors, surnamed Wang. Liu was a child then. One day in the winter, when Liu was playing in her house, Wang used sign language to communicate with her. But Liu could not understand what she was trying to say. It was Wang’s husband who told Liu that she wanted to make her a scarf.“Even as a child, I was moved by her kind gesture, and thought it would be great if she could speak,” Liu said. The incident left a mark on Liu. At the age of 14, she decided to major in teaching hearing-impaired students, and gained admission to Nanjing Normal University of Special Education. After four years, she graduated with a secondary vocational degree and became a teacher at Hengyang Normal School of Special Education.She remembers clearly that there were 14 students in her class. Although she was only 18 at the time, she treated the students as her children, and practiced sign language in front of the mirror for one to two hours every day till she mastered it. Apart from teaching her class together, she also has one-on-one sessions with each student for 20 minutes every day.For her contributions to society, especially her work with the hearing-impaired, Liu Lingli was elected as a deputy to the National People’s Congress last year, and fulfilled the heavy responsibility of speaking for people with disability. Her story also inspired more people to do more for disabled people.4．What can we learn about Liu Lingli from the first two paragraphs?A．She enabled her students to hear well.B．She was a teacher when she first met Wang.C．She had difficulty in understanding Wang’s husband.D．She helped about a quarter of her students receive higher education.5．What likely served as Liu Lingli’s initial motivation to help the disabled?A．An unhappy incident.B．A gift from a stranger.C．Her interaction with Wang.D．Wang’s kind suggestion.6．What can be inferred about Liu Lingli’s teaching approach from the text?A．She does not use sign language in her teaching.B．She prefers group lessons to individual sessions.C．She uses modern educational tools in her teaching.D．She provides personalized attention for each student.7．Which of the following can best describe Liu Lingli?A．Caring and committed.B．Responsible but rigid.C．Curious and adventurous.D．Generous but stubborn.With the development of new media, the promotion of Mandarin （普通话）and the wave of globalization, the range of application for dialects （方言）has become smaller. Dialects, to some extent, are a culmination （积淀）of local culture. If they are not protected and healthily passed down, this “crisis” might lead to their disappearance. However, since the concept of “language resource” was introduced, the status of dialects has been given renewed importance.Dialects are a living form of intangible cultural heritage （非物质文化遗产）. As the saying goes, “It’s better to sell ancestral （祖先的）land than to abandon ancestral language.” For the recording and preservation of dialects, creating a language environment in which they can enjoy a period of growth and success is vitally important. Folk songs, local operas, dialect courses, community involvement, technological methods, and literary and artistic works can all play significant roles in the protection and inheritance （传承）of dialects.Cao Xueqin was a native of Nanjing, and the Jia family in Dream of the Red Chamber is a distinguished family from Jinling (ancient Nanjing). According to statistics, there are over 1,000 instances of Nanjing dialect in the masterpiece. Shen Congwen’s Border Town vividly portrays a “world of Western Hunan”. The locals refer to copper coins as “tongzi”, the addition of “zi” suggesting it’s just a small object. This reflects the Western Hunan people’s indifference tomaterial wealth. In Lao She’s Rickshaw Boy, the “er” sound is everwhere, full of Beijing flavor.In fact, the literary forms of Chinese dialect have been around since ancient times and are vivid with various flavors. Never forget your dialect and never forget the accent of your hometown.8．What has happened to dialects since the introduction of the concept of language resource?A．They have been applied less.B．They have gained new recognition.C．They have completely disappeared.D．They have promoted the spread of Mandarin. 9．What does the saying underlined in paragraph 2 imply?A．Ancestral language should be preserved.B．Ancestral land should be developed.C．Ancestral language is a fixed form.D．Ancestral land is more meaningful. 10．Why does the writer refer to the dialects in the novel Dream of the Red Chamber?A．To illustrate the complicated relationship.B．To demonstrate their extensive usage.C．To convey the distinctive Beijing culture.D．To describe the personalities of the characters.11．In which column of a magazine can you find the text probably?A．Entertainment.B．Culture.C．Health.D．Economy.A new study on baby birds shows that traffic noise can affect their growth and lead to lifelong harm. The finding raises new concerns about the effect of noise pollution on wildlife—and humans as well.Researchers already knew too much noise is likely to disturb birds, making it more difficult for the parents to communicate with and care for their baby birds. But it wasn’t clear whether the noise itself could directly harm young birds.Mylene Mariette, a behavioral ecologist at Deakin University, and her team set out to answer that question with birds held on campus in Melbourne, Australia. For 5 nights in a row, they played eggs either road noise or bird songs for several hours. The sounds were kept at a volume of 65 decibels （分贝）—about the same loudness as a conversation in a bar or city traffic. Other eggs were left in silence. After the eggs hatched, the baby birds received one of two treatments—road noise or bird songs—for another 9 nights. The baby birds heard the sounds in a separate room, and then were returned to their nests.Eggs exposed to traffic sounds were 19% less likely to hatch compared with those exposed to the sound of songs. It shows a clear effect of traffic noise, Mariette says. As the baby birds developed, they also showed worrying development signs. Those exposed to noise grew slower. Moreover, when those birds grew up, they had about half as many offspring （后代）as the birds exposed to songs as youngsters.Hans Slabbekoorn, an ecologist and animal behavior expert at Leiden University, notes that these concerns apply to humans as well. “The findings suggest that the acoustic （听觉的）environment of birds in cities and along highways should be better managed,” he writes, “and that the acoustic comfort in hospital environments for pregnant mothers and babies requires special attention.” Eventually, the research might help reveal how much and in what ways noise pollution should be reduced.12．What does paragraph 3 mainly focus on about the study?A．Its process.B．Its result.C．Its difficulty.D．Its purpose. 13．How are the findings explained in paragraph 4?A．By giving examples.B．By analyzing reasons.C．By making comparisons.D．By making predictions.14．What do the findings indicate?A．Move the birds from cities to protected areas.B．Make laws to close highways and other noisy places.C．Educate people on the bad effects of noise pollution.D．Pay special attention to the hospital environment for babies.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Traffic noise helps birds communicate B．Scientists have found ways to reduce noise C．Hospital environments are greatly affected D．Traffic noise causes lifelong harm to baby birdsDo you spend too many nights trying to fall asleep? You are not alone. Some of the major causes are stress, anxiety, and a culture that experts say is about productivity, not rest. But don’t worry. 16 .Watch what you eatEating a large meal right before bedtime can also hurt your sleep. 17 Try small amounts of food with protein or healthy fats, like cheese, almonds or peanut butter on whole grain bread.Avoid alcohol and caffeineExperts suggest finishing up your alcoholic or caffeinated drinks many hours before bed.18 , it can also hurt your sleep cycle. As a result, the quality of sleep declines. The chances that you will wake up more often in the middle of the night increase.19 .Light from phone s and computer screens can disturb the internal clock that naturally wakes us up. You will need self-control to stop looking at screens. TikTok doesn’t want you to stop. Only you can stop you, so you have to learn to put that thing away.See your doctor20 , if you are still having a hard time getting a good night’s sleep after more than one month of trying. This is especially true if your sleepless nights are hurting your work performance or your mood.A．Get rid of phonesB．Limit screen timeC．If you find it easy to fall asleepD．Here are some simple suggestionsE．But do not go to bed very hungry, eitherF．It is time to have a medical appointmentG．While alcohol can help you fall asleep at first二、完形填空Here I am in 2024 writing to 18-year-old me, hoping this will contain some words of wisdom that I’ve learned in the past 55 years.First, I want to say that 21 has continued to be a constant thread throughout my life. Now I shall take you on a brief 22 of my life, demonstrating the important part writing plays in my life.I am still 23 friends from school days, but nowadays we communicate more in writing. It is 24 to be able to stay connected with so many wonderful people across the thousands of miles that 25 us. In the summer of 1967, I was introduced to Neil Young’s songwriting. Since then, his 26 has had a lifelong impact on me and his unique talent for writing lyrics (歌词)has 27 me to write—not 28 or even poetry but stories. From that day on, the written word has accompanied me throughout my life. In 2014, I retired. With my love of writing and history, I decided to 29 both even more actively. I am also writing a stand-up comedy routine I have never tackled before. I like a literary 30 !Well, that is a 31 of the last 55 years of my life. My advice to you is to 32 your interests and try to improve any skills you may have, and you will harvest the benefits in satisfaction. I can delightedly confirm that you will reach the age of 73, at least. Each December I realize how 33 I am as another year is added to my age, so don’t be 34 to grow older as you have years ahead of you. Take your time and focus on the quality of life rather than just the passage of time. Don’t count the days; make the days 35 . 21．A．teaching B．writing C．translating D．singing 22．A．survey B．date C．tour D．variation 23．A．in agreement with B．in touch with C．at the mercy ofD．at odds with24．A．incredible B．irreplaceable C．conservative D．unfortunate 25．A．guide B．connect C．gather D．separate 26．A．solo B．music C．exhibition D．accuracy 27．A．forced B．allowed C．inspired D．reminded 28．A．songs B．comedies C．essays D．history 29．A．rely on B．break with C．engage in D．go through 30．A．tradition B．success C．devotion D．challenge 31．A．reward B．symbol C．summary D．change 32．A．further B．contradict C．share D．quit 33．A．lucky B．fragile C．brave D．complex 34．A．disappointed B．confused C．at a loss D．in a hurry 35．A．fade B．fly C．exist D．count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。
2023-2024学年贵州省黔西南州金成实验学校高二下学期期末检测英语试题
2023-2024学年贵州省黔西南州金成实验学校高二下学期期末检测英语试题1. What does the man think of the Summer House?A．The food is healthy. B．The service is good. C．The food is expensive. 2. Which flight will the man reserve?A．At 16:45. B．At 18:00. C．At 18:45.3. Where should the man put his garbage?A．The brown bin. B．The red bin. C．The blue bin.4. How does the man feel about learning to paint?A．It’s great fun.B．It takes a lot of energy. C．It’s boring.5. Who got a promotion?A．Emily. B．Henry. C．Liza.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What will the woman do this Saturday?A．Do some reading. B．Play golf. C．Hang out with friends. 7. When will the woman play golf next Wednesday?A．At 4:00 pm. B．At 4:15 pm. C．At 4:30 pm.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What makes the woman surprised about Steve?A．His tired look. B．His being in good shape. C．His way of dressing.9. Where did the woman used to exercise?A．At home. B．In the gym. C．In the open.10. What does Steve offer to the woman?A．Working out with him. B．Looking for a trainer. C．Using his guest passes. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
辽宁省大连市2023~2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语英语试卷
辽宁省大连市2023~2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语英语试卷一、阅读理解The World’s 4 Best Long-distance HikesSeveral new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures arefound.Juliana TrailSlovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail.Red Sea Mountain TrailMainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art.Paparoa Track The 5km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea.Liechtenstein TrailLiechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete.1．Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail?A．To show the beauty of the Italian border.B．To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more.C．To protect the environment of the Julian Alps.D．To promote the development of local economy.2．Which is the shortest trail?A．Juliana Trail.B．Paparoa Track.C．Liechtenstein Trail.D．Red Sea Mountain Trail.3．What is special about LiechtensteinTrail?A．It offers a window into local history.B．Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art.C．Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail.D．It takes visitors through fascinating valleys.Born in 1958 in Nanning, Guangxi, Dr. Huang Danian became interested in geophysics early. His parents, teaching at a local geological institution, passed the passion down to him. In 1978, Huang was admitted to Changchun Institute of Geology and later taught there. He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility.In 1992, he went to Britain for further studies. There, he obtained his doctorate in geophysics and joined a local firm. During his time in the UK, Huang’s heart remained devoted to the motherland, frequently flying back to China to attend academic meetings or seminars related to his field. In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country.Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it.For seven years, Huang worked racing against time. Many of his co-workers called him a workaholic while he thought he was more like a “lunatic (疯狂的人)”. “China is in urgent need of ‘lunatics’ if it is to become a stronger country. It would be an honor if I could be one of them,” he added. The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration.During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements. 4．Why did Dr. Huang decide to return and work in China?A．To work at Jilin University.B．To attend academic meetings.C．To devote himself to researching.D．To serve his motherland whole-heartedly.5．What did the deep-earth exploration program focus on?A．Discovering new mineral resources.B．Competing with developed countries.C．Equipping various platforms with cameras.D．Helping scientists explore beneath the earth’s crust.6．What did Huang and his team achieve?A．They won many international awards.B．They got accurate data on deep ocean.C．They attained many firsts in relevant fields.D．They helped China overtake developed countries.7．Which of the following can best describe Dr. Huang?A．Committed and patriotic.B．Enterprising and crazy.C．Sensitive and rigid.D．Single-minded and unreliable.Cyber-attacks may sound like something that happens only in Hollywood movies. You picture a team of talented hackers gathered around computer monitors trying to break into a secure bank or some important severs. In reality, cyber-attacks are much less exciting but no less dangerous.Cyber-attacks can happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are; cyber criminals can target you. While many often think hacking victims were clueless abut digital security best practices, this isn’t always the case. True, there are plenty of apparent scams (骗局) that can be easily identified, but there are many attacks that can fool even the skillful computer-users.Criminals create fake websites and email addresses. You may think you are clicking a linkto Dropbox, only to download malware (恶意软件) onto your computer, and may never know when you have visited the wrong site and downloaded an infected file. So, it’s up to you to be vigilant and protect yourself.So you need to learn to recognize the signs of cyber-attacks. First, recognize suspicious activity on your accounts or devices. While some things may be obvious, such as account password changes, others aren’t so easy to spot. And then, you might receive a file from a trusted sender whose mail has been leaked. Sometimes, the data are even real, but the hacker may have inserted a few lines of code that can also infect your computer. You should take the time to check your “Task Manager” to get a sense of what programs are running. Check anything suspicious that’s running in the background. That’s often the sign of malware. Other things to watch out for include: random device or internet slowdown; the software you don’t recognize; inability to access your account or unscheduled shutdowns and restarts.As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. So, instead of waiting for cyber-attacks to hit you, recognize the signs to protect yourself.8．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．Cyber-attacks are not really dangerous.B．Anyone can be subject to cyber-attacks.C．People don’t realize the risk of cyber-attacks.D．Cyber-attacks in Hollywood movies are exciting.9．What does the underlined word “vigilant” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Dismissive.B．Upset.C．Cautious.D．Concerned. 10．How do you find you might be attacked by cyber criminals?A．A trusted friend sent you a file.B．Your internet slows down strangely.C．You can access your account with ease.D．Your account password functions normally.11．What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the text?A．To clarify the definition of cyber-attacks.B．To analyze different types of cyber-attacks.C．To introduce how to identify cyber-attacks.D．To entertain readers with cyber-attacks in movies.China is currently constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which marks a groundbreaking initiative. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by controlling the power of the ocean depths, resulting in significant energy and land savings. With the potential to match the computational abilities of approximately 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game-changer.The data center modules of China’s underwater facility are being installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each waterproof storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and can process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds.One of the most significant advantages of the underwater data center is the ability to use the natural cooling qualities of seawater. By adopting this innovative approach, the data center is estimated to save a remarkable 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This achievement in energy efficiency emphasizes China’s commitment to sustainability and educing environmental impact.With the initial arrangement of one storage module in April, 2023 and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The grand plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development.By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers often occupy vast amounts of land. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural sate cooling reduces the stress on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach corresponds with global sustainability goals ad sets an example for the industry to follow. 12．Why is China building the underwater data center?A．To reshape the data center industry.B．To make full use of energy and land.C．To control the power of the ocean depths.D．To improve computers’ computational ability.13．What can be learnt about the underwater data center’s modules?A．They are light and easy to reposition.B．They will be replaced every few years.C．They occupy vast amounts of land and ocean.D．They can sustain operation for long periods.14．What is one impact of using an underwater data center?A．Preventing ocean pollution.B．Worsening the environment.C．Conserving land for other uses.D．Increasing energy consumption. 15．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．National Seawater Cooling SystemB．China’s Initiative to Conserve LandC．Land-Based Energy-Efficient Data CentersD．China’s Commercial Underwater Data CenterThe power of positive thinkingIs your glass of milk half-full or half-empty? 16 Do they focus on the positives (a half-full glass) or the negatives (a half-empty one)? Thinking positively, with a belief that most things will turn out well, is called optimism — and it’s known to boost your well-being. The good news is that everybody can learn to think more positively.17Research shows that people who are optimistic and think positively tend to experience less stress and cope well when faced with life’s challenges. People who are more pessimistic (expect that the worst will happen) may find it hard to believe that these challenges will pass.Worrying is like a fire alarm.Everybody can worry from time to time. Worrying can help to keep you safe — if you were never worried and were overly positive about how things would turn out, you wouldn’t recognize risks. “ 18 It’s like a fire alarm,” says child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. “The trouble is that sometimes it goes off when there isn’t a huge danger to face.” When this happens, you can feel anxious and hopeless about what lies ahead.Learn to think positively.Optimism is shaped by your genes which carry characteristics inherited from your parents and by what happens to you. 19 Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive-for example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade. 20A．Your genes will in turn help obtain it.B．This question makes you lost in thought.C．Why is thinking positively good for you?D．Imagining this can motivate you to work to achieve it.E．Worrying is our brain warning us of something threatening.F．However, whatever your starting point is, everyone can learn it.G．This saying is often used to test people’s outlook in a situation.二、完形填空I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, 21 sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would 22 if I refused to give up.After all, isn’t every success story covering 23 ? Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job? Quitting is a sign that you lack 24 and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe.25 , if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could 26 everyone if I just kept going.People are more likely to 27 something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should 28 their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also 29 .If you don’t get energy out of doing something, it can be a(n) 30 that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should 31 your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can 32 depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make 33 . The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a 34 . It’s about being able to 35 when there’s no access to success anymore.21．A．appealing B．demanding C．conventional D．leisure 22．A．worsen B．occur C．improve D．develop 23．A．depression B．determination C．passion D．inspiration 24．A．patience B．support C．money D．skill 25．A．Therefore B．Moreover C．Otherwise D．However 26．A．amaze B．bother C．amuse D．annoy 27．A．benefit from B．back down C．stick to D．pass up 28．A．evaluate B．balance C．analyse D．cut 29．A．irrelevant B．illegal C．unwise D．uncomplicated 30．A．indication B．clue C．occasion D．recognition 31．A．achieve B．adjust C．maintain D．set32．A．set off B．hold back C．set out D．take up 33．A．researches B．choices C．changes D．resolutions 34．A．shortcut B．barrier C．guarantee D．advance 35．A．abandon B．challenge C．attempt D．continue三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高二英语第二学期期末试卷(含答案)
高二英语第二学期期末试卷（含答案）高二英语第二学期期末试卷（含答案）满分 0 150 分, , 考试时间 0 100 分钟第一部分 : 单项选择( (共共 1 10 0 小题；每小题 5 1.5 分，满分 5 15 分) )1.him not to do so, he wouldn"t have made such a serious mistake. A. Did I persuade B. If I persuadeC. If I should persuadeD. Had I persuaded 2. His doctor suggested that hea trip abroad. A. will takeB. would takeC. takeD. took 3. He insisted that hehomework but he couldn"t find his exercise book. A. finishB. had finishedC. be finishedD. finishes 4. He didn"t make _____ clear when and where the meeting would be held. A. thatB. itC. thisD. these 5. It was________ he said ________ disappointed me. A. that; whatB. what; thatC. what; whatD. that; that 6. He was busy writing a story only ________ once in a while to smoke a cigarette. A. to stopB. stoppingC. to have stoppedD. having stopped 7. Passengers arepermitted________ only one piece of hand luggage onto the plane. A. to carryB. carryingC. to be carriedD. being carried 8. I hurried to the meeting hall, only______ that the meeting had been put off. A. to tellB. to be toldC. tellingD. told 9. James is afraid of ________by sharks. A. attackingB. being attackedC. having attackedD. having been attacked 10. She tells us that Lao Wang is a person ________ we can learn a lot. A. whomB. thatC. from whomD. about whom 第二部分 : 阅读理解（共两节，满分0 40 分）第一节（共 5 15 小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分 0 30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2023-2024学年湖南省益阳市高二下学期期末考试英语试题
2023-2024学年湖南省益阳市高二下学期期末考试英语试题Lonely Planet’s top places to go in 2024Get your wishlist fired up! Lonely Planet just revealed its top travel destinations for the year ahead. The Best in Travel 2024 list is expanded across several categories.Top country destinationThe No.1 country is Mongolia, chosen for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and distinctive musical culture. This is the world’s most sparsely (稀少地) populated country and the Mongolian government is ready to start filling it up a little. This year it declared 2023 through 2025 the “Years to Visit Mongolia”.Top city destinationThe top city Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, is known for its unique rhythms, locally inspired restaurants, and its art venues. The Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a place where you can see more than 400 species wandering on the open grass plains while skyscrapers (摩天大楼) twinkle on the skyline.SustainabilityThe top sustainable travel destination for 2024 is Spain, because of the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy, to boost off-season travel and to bring tourism to newly-developed destinations, such as the port city of Valencia, thereby easing pressures on hot spots such as Barcelona.Easy on the bank balanceThe best-value category will be of particular interest to those living on a shoestring. The under-explored American Midwest is the top tip here: in cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee and Detroit, you’ll find old warehouses transformed into art studios, uniquely-designed hotels and many Michelin-starred restaurants.1. What can people do in Nairobi?A．Try different adventure activities. B．Visit Michelin-starred restaurants.C．Watch animals walking on grass plains. D．Appreciate distinctive musical culture. 2. What is a reason for Spain to be chosen as a top travel destination?A．It has improved services in hot spots.B．It offers discounts for off-season trips.C．It is devoted to expanding renewable energy.D．It has developed pressure-relieving programs.3. Which of the following is most suitable for people on a tight budget?A．Mongolia. B．Nairobi. C．Spain. D．AmericanMidwest.Raised in Bengaluru, Meera has always showed a keen interest in exploring the city’s rich heritage. She used to visit many lesser-known structures around the city. As an enthusiast, she enjoyed uncovering these hidden treasures and had always longed to make a meaningful contribution.When she grew up, Meera worked as a writer, focusing on topics related to forests and science. She initially pursued writing before discovering her true passion for heritage preservation.A key moment that redirected her career path was a visit to Devanahalli Fort. During her visit, she realized that there was a lack of information online about its history and heritage. The significance of this place was not only historical but also architectural. But there, she was shocked that it seemed as if no one even knew about it.To preserve the forgotten heritage, she joined INTACH, a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of unprotected architectural heritage all over India. There are thousands of monument s in the country protected by the government. However, there are also small temples, buildings, schools, and homes that hold historical significance but are ignored. Besides restoration and preservation, they host heritage talks to familiarize people with their city’s heritage. While they do welcome tourists and travelers, their emphasis on engaging the local population is evident. The organization also hosts several heritage walks to spread awareness about the hidden heritage. Also, the team starts from looking for a prospective building, then securing funding and then finding architects and engineers that are ideal for the project.In the past years, they have restored buildings in and around Bengaluru such as Mayo Hall, Tipu’s Armoury, Gangubai Hangal, Museum, the Old OPD Building at NIMHANS which is now a museum, the Oriental Research Institute in Mysuru among others.They face many issues, with funding being the major challenge. However, she felt jammy enough to find enthusiastic individuals wanting to contribute as well as government funding here and there. 4. What does Meera truly love?A．Writing articles. B．Protecting heritage.C．Studying science. D．Exploring forests.5. What made Meera surprised about Devanahalli Fort?A．It had such a long history. B．Its heritage was well protected.C．Its history and heritage were unknown. D．It was of great architectural importance.6. What does paragraph 4 mainly tell us about Meera and the team?A．Their advantages. B．Their efforts.C．Their difficulties. D．Their spirits.7. What does the underlined word “jammy” mean in the last paragraph?A．Upset. B．Anxious. C．Fortunate. D．Familiar.Forget about “military-style travel” during which people tend to visit as many places as possible in the least amount of time. A more relaxed and leisurely alternative, such as “Citywalk”, is becoming the norm among urban youngsters.Unlike military-style travel, Citywalk is about wandering around a city on foot, feeling the atmosphere and finding unusual things that even a resident of the city might not have noticed before. It can be a special event where people start a journey led by tour guides or simply explore the streets.Such walks generally avoid famous scenic spots and shopping centers, and take you to places where you can have real interactions with the local people, eat at small but authentic restaurants, and gain a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the city.Citywalkers have shared their carefully planned routes on social media platforms. Their posts usually include how long the walk is going to take, and interesting places and restaurants along the way. Some posts are more like a food tour.Nan Xi, who recently moved from Beijing to Shanghai, said “I think Shanghai is a city perfect for Citywalk. There are big trees along the streets and shops selling different products, which is ideal for couples and friends to walk together and take photos.” After several Citywalk experiences, she signed up for a two-and-a-half-hour Citywalk priced at 88 yuan per person. A tour guide narrated the history of the buildings and st reets along the way. “If it were me walking alone, I would simply find the streets artistic, but the tour that day helped me gain a better understanding of how Western culture blends in with the local culture in Shanghai,” she said. Another surprising bene fit of the walk was that she has made friends with two of her fellow walkers.Lin Yi, a manager for an online platform for self-guided tours, said Citywalk can help travelers learn about local culture and live as local people do, feeling the vibes of a city. People who participate in Citywalks usually have similar tastes, and can have in-depth discussions with each other, he said. 8. What is the main difference between military-style travel and Citywalk?A．The transport. B．The cost.C．The purpose. D．The destination.9. What can we conclude about Citywalk in Shanghai according to Nan Xi?A．It is a perfect place to run shops.B．There are great things to do at weekends.C．Ideal couples and friends often gather there.D．It provides great experiences in many ways.10. What can be inferred from Nan Xi’s two-and-a-half-hour Citywalk?A．She thought it well worth a try.B．She went on the tour without company.C．She wouldn’t have found the artistic streets by herself.D．She knew how Western culture differed from the local culture in Shanghai.11. What is the main idea of the article?A．Citywalk is a new trend in urban tourism.B．Citywalk can help travelers make new friends.C．Military-style travel is becoming more popular.D．Travelers choose Citywalk over military style to follow suit.Some people never read any books again and feel that since they already know the outcome, there is nothing to be gained by rereading. I have to dissent.I am reminded of a professor in college, who always had us read our a ssignments twice. “The first time, read fast and for fun,” he said. “The second time, look for delicate distinctions and small differences in meaning.” His suggestion works great for me.When I have a new book, I read fast, eager to discover the resolution. Then if I like the book, I will read it again. Not right away, but a few months later, possibly on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I will grab the book and settle down to discover the small details. I will read more slowly the second time, appreciating the descriptions and looking forward to my favorite sections, enjoying the anticipation. Knowing those favorite passages are coming does not spoil anything. I’m looking forward to revisiting those treasured places in the book. Knowing they are coming heightens my enjoyment.Rereading a book gives me a chance to appreciate the small things an author integrates into her story. A turn of a character’s head, a thought in the night, a sigh, these are the things that give insights into a book and the characters. I love dissecting (剖析) a story the second time around, looking for clues that give the tale a deep meaning. Reading is like revisiting a friend, familiar, yet always with something more inside.What have I been reading lately? The Merlin Trilogy by Mary Stewart. These books rank among my all-time favorite rereads. Set in Britain in roughly the second half of the 5th century CE, they were Mary Stewart’s take on the familiar King Arthur stories. If you are unfamiliar with them, I highly recommend all three books, especially if you love fantasy and historical fiction.12. What does the underlined word “descent” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Understand. B．Disagree. C．Complain. D．Discontinue.13. According to the author’s professor, what should one do during the second reading?A．Look for assignment clues. B．Pay attention to the finer details.C．Stick to the most interesting sections. D．Skip some parts to get to the end fast. 14. What does the author enjoy about rereading a book?A．Visiting the places mentioned in the book. B．Discovering the resolution of the story quickly.C．Finding out the lessons learned by the characters. D．Appreciating the writer’s storytelling techniques.15. What is The Merlin Trilogy?A．The author’s new favorites.B．A series of science-fiction novels.C．Books based on ancient British stories. D．Mary Stewart’s successful adaptations.How writing has helped my lifeWriting has and is changing my life and these are some of the ways it has greatly helped me over the years.My writing got better.Writing did make me become a better writer. 16 It’s almost impossible to keep doing something over and over again without getting better at it, so when I say writing has improved my writing skills, it would be foolish to disagree.I feel much more confident with words.Writing helped me build a good relationship with the English language. Before, I had to check and recheck every word I wanted to use in an article to be sure I was using it correctly. 17 And I’m proud to say that I can use words effectively without having to run to a dictionary every second.My imagination and speed grew.The more I wrote, the more my imagination grew so that everything around me started becoming an inspiration for an article. 18 I also went from someone who struggled to come up with a 450-word essay, to someone who could put together a 1,000-word essay in less than 30 minutes.19Just the act of putting down some words and creating a work of pure imagination gives me inner joy and peace. Whenever I feel down, I write.Finally ...Writing is a skill that anyone could acquire if they put hard work into it. So next time you’re lonely or just bubbling with anxiety, try writing. 20 Just pour out your heart on your paper or screen.In early January 2024, Jimmy struggled through snow and ice to summit the Vinson Massif, Antarctica’s highest peak.After decades of traveling and mountaineering, Jimmy could _________ another achievement, a great adventurer, which _________ reaching the highest peak on every continent, and visiting both the North Pole and the South Pole in addition to visiting every country.Jimmy had _________ spent ten years of his life, between 2007 and 2017, visiting every country in the world. The _________ journey saw him meet with many difficulties and gain achievements as well. But once he’d managed to visit every country in the world, Jimmy went into a _________.“It had been a huge life goal, over a _________ of my life. However, when I finished that, I was a bit _________,” he said. “I started eating badly, _________ weight and ignoring my own_________.”Jimmy decided that the best way to ____________ this was to challenge himself again. He began running ultramarathons and climbing mountains, and soon found that with the ____________ and direction, he was back to loving life again. He’s hoping that he doesn’t ____________ bad habits again after completing the latest challenges. For now, Jimmy is putting all his ____________ into helping others to achieve their travel goals.“From an adventure perspective, what I really want to ____________ to people is just how many benefits they can get from ____________ experiences. All good things come after suffering,” said Jimmy.21.A．claim B．plan C．report D．evaluate22.A．explained B．described C．involved D．highlighted 23.A．rarely B．easily C．angrily D．previously24.A．relevant B．peaceful C．incredible D．ideal25.A．plot B．confusion C．risk D．fight26.A．century B．year C．week D．decade27.A．disappointed B．lost C．addicted D．surprised28.A．gaining B．balancing C．controlling D．watching29.A．freedom B．horror C．calm D．business30.A．share B．overcome C．facilitate D．adapt31.A．guidance B．contribution C．purpose D．ability32.A．eat up B．get into C．keep off D．suffer from33.A．breakthroughs B．elections C．appearances D．efforts34.A．demonstrate B．complain C．apologize D．promise35.A．study B．teaching C．travel D．volunteer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。
湖南省岳阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
湖南省岳阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Various kinds of theme parks exist almost everywhere in the world. Whichever and whatever you like, there is always an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!DisneylandDisneyland, which can be found in several parts of the world, will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come true. Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, or meeting an adorable fairy tale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland. Of course, Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you, from enormous swinging ships to scary free-fall drops.DollywoodDollywood is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round. People come to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. Riding on the only steam engine still working is a special treat. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller coaster, Thunderhead.Chimelong Ocean KingdomChimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world. Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium. Watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both educational and fun. The park has more rides than you can imagine: join a water fight against pirates or get turned upside down by an exciting roller coaster... Hungry? The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetite.1．What is special about Dollywood?A．You can ride a roller coaster there.B．You can meet some cartoon characters there.C．You can experience a water fight against pirates.D．You can learn about America’s historical southeastern culture.2．What do the three theme parks have in common?A．They all have exciting rides.B．They all offer educational animal shows.C．They all provide tasty food for every appetite.D．They all can be found in several places of the world.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A fairy tale.B．A travel brochure.C．A history book.D．A documentary.Perhaps one of the most famous sayings in China is,“Worry before all others worry; rejoice after all others have rejoiced.”Written by Fan Zhongyan, this 11th century proverb provides a goal for all Chinese government officials to aspire to.Fan Zhongyan (989-1052) himself was a good example of someone who lived by these words. When he was just one or two years old, his father died and his mother married another man, but he was always content with what he had.From a very young age, he was very diligent in his schoolwork. In 1015, Fan passed the imperial examination(科举考试) and became a government official. While serving in Taizhou, he always had the people’s best interest at heart, and he proposed building a sea wall to protect homes from flooding. Serving with distinction, he helped build up defenses when the country was threatened by war. Then, once the country was at peace again, he was promoted to a high-level position in the capital.As an advisor to the emperor, Fan then tried to institute government reforms. However, many conservative officials opposed him, so the reforms were stopped and Fan was forced to go into exile (流放). While in exile in 1045, Fan wrote an essay entitled Memorial to Yueyang Tower. In the essay, he wondered if it was possible to find government officials who would be firm in their desire to look after the needs of the common people, and not worry about their own personal welfare.After retiring, he bought a farm and used it to provide jobs for local people. The profits from the farm were then used to pay for the education of poor children.It is refreshing to think that there was once such a person who did not just speak wise words to live by, but who also put those words into practice during his own life.4．How does the author introduce the topic of the passage?A．By using a quote.B．By giving examples.C．By providing data.D．By making comparisons.5．What's the right order of the events?①Fan built a sea wall in Taizhou. ①Fan wrote the essay Memorial to Yueyang Tower.①Fan’s father passed away.①Fan retired and bought a farm.A．①①①①B．①①①①C．①①①①D．①①①①6．What did Fan express in his famous essay?A．His concern about the needs of the common people.B．His determination to set a good example for government officials.C．His hope to find government officials looking after common people.D．His desire to find government officials putting people’s needs above their own welfare. 7．What qualities can best describe Fan Zhongyan according to the passage?A．Loving and demanding.B．Selfless and devoted.C．Modest and hardworking.D．Strong-willed and tolerant.A bot is a software program that often works by itself on the internet to perform the same kinds of actions as humans do. The report, produced by California-based internet security company Imperva, found that 49.6 percent of worldwide internet traffic (互联网流量) came from bots in 2023, while from human users fell to 50.4 percent. Imperva’s study also found that web traffic linked to “bad bots” grew to 32 percent in 2023, a rise of 30.2 percent from 2022. Nanhi Singh, a security advisor at Imperva, said that bots are currently one of growing threats facing almost every industry.Bots are generally designed to visit websites and independently search for many kinds of online information. They are able to operate at much greater speeds than humans and can process repeated searches and process large amounts of data. Online search advisor Yoast notes that some bots are considered good because they can be useful to individuals through tools such as OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT. Some others are considered malicious, because they are trained to hack, or break into network computer systems. These kinds of bots pretend themselves as humans andcollect private data or financial information that can be used to commit crimes. And some bots are even designed to spread misinformation and false news.The study also suggested that some countries have a much bigger problem with bad bots than others. Web traffic linked to bad bots in 2023 accounted for 71 percent in Ireland while Germany was next, with 67.5 percent. The percentage of Mexico and the USA was reported to be 42.8 percent and 35.4 percent respectively. Imperva even reported that bad bot activity would lead to account takeovers, which increased 10 percent in 2023 over 2022. The highest number of account takeovers — 36.8 percent — happened in the financial services industry. Next was the travel industry, with 11.5 percent, followed by business services at eight percent.Nanhi Singh said the problem is likely to worsen in coming years to the point where such bots would exist everywhere. She urged organizations to introduce bot management and security tools in an effort to limit automated traffic and prevent dangerous account takeovers.8．What did Imperva’s study find?A．Bad bots caused 49.6% of web traffic in 2023.B．Traffic from human users fell to the second in 2023.C．Web traffic linked to “bad bots” rose sharply in 2023.D．Nearly half of the world’s web traffic was caused by bad bots in 2023.9．What does the underlined word “malicious” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Useful.B．Dependable.C．Harmful.D．Irresponsible. 10．What is Nanhi Singh’s attitude towards current situation of web traffic?A．Optimistic.B．Satisfied.C．Concerned.D．Conservative. 11．What can be learned about bots from the passage?A．Every industry is currently threatened by bots.B．Bots can be both helpful and troublesome.C．Bots can search for online information by themselves.D．Web traffic linked to bad bots was the most serious problem in Ireland in 2023.A new study examines possible harm caused by microscopic pieces of plastic that end up inside people’s bodies. These materials — known as microplastics and nanoplastics — can enter the body through the air or in food or drinks.One new study suggests the buildup of such plastics inside the body can increase the risk of a stroke, heart attack or death. But the researchers noted the evidence presented cannot prove a direct link between tiny plastic materials and heart problems.The study involved 257 people who had medical operations to clear blocked blood vessels (血管) in their necks. Italian researchers examined the fatty buildup the doctors removed from the carotid arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the brain. Using two methods, they found evidence of plastics — mostly nanoplastics that cannot be seen — in the artery plaque (动脉斑块) of 150 patients. No evidence of plastics was seen in 107 patients.The team followed these people for three years. During that time, 30 individuals, or 20 percent of the group with plastics, had a heart attack, stroke, or died from any cause. These rates dropped to about eight percent among those with no evidence of plastics. Research results were recently published in a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.The researchers admitted their study was very small. For example, it only looked at people with narrowed arteries who were already at risk for heart attacks and stroke.Steve Nissen is a heart expert at the Cleveland Clinic in the state of Ohio who was not part of the study. He told the Associated Press he thinks the team’s estimate that the risk of heart attack, stroke or death was four times greater seems too high. “It would mean that these microplastics are the most important cause of coronary heart disease (冠心病) yet discovered. And I just don’t think that’s likely to be right,” Nissen said. “Maybe, it’s just a wake-up call that perhaps we need to take the problem of microplastics more seriously.” Nissen added.12．How did the researchers carry out their study?A．By doing online surveys.B．By interviewing participants.C．By comparing with former experiments.D．By conducting experiments and analyzing data.13．What did the team find about the 150 patients ?A．They were in good health before the study.B．No evidence of plastics were found in them.C．20 percent of them died from heart attacks.D．They developed many more health problems than the 107 patients.14．What can be inferred from Nissen’s words?A．There was no relationship between microplastics and heart diseases.B．We should pay more attention to the harm of microplastics to our body.C．The result proved a direct link between tiny plastic materials and heart problems.D．The result was inaccurate because they only looked at people with narrowed arteries. 15．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A．Tiny plastic materials — Harmful to our body?B．Tiny plastic materials — Exist in our body?C．Tiny plastic materials — A leading cause of our health.D．Tiny plastic materials — A direct reason for heart diseases.How to become a good communicatorBeing a good communicator is an important life skill. It can help you make friends, do well in school, and even get better jobs when you’re older. Sometimes, you may find it a struggle to communicate effectively with people around you. 16Listen to others.Listening is a trait that is often forgotten about in modern society. In the process of communication, try to avoid responding to a text, opening an email, or thinking about your next meal. 17 Show them you’re listening and interested by commenting on the story or asking questions.Speak sincerely.No one likes to be deceived. Tell people the truth. If you can’t commit to something, it’s better to be honest about it than to have to tell them last minute that you can’t make it. When people ask for your opinion, you should be honest. 18 For instance, if you don’t like your friend’s shirt and they ask you about it, respond with, “I really like you in blue instead,” rather than, “I hate it, it’s ugly.”19How you say things is arguably more important than what you say. If you try to give someone a genuine compliment (赞美), but they think you say it with an ironic undertone, your compliment won’t mean a thing. Be aware of the way you speak. If you notice that people often take things you say the wrong way, there is a good chance you can change how you speak. Askyour friends to make you aware of the way you’re coming across.Help others communicate.Get a bunch of people together for a fun get-together. It can be as simple as a gathering at the park, or as fancy as an elegant dinner party. 20A．Know “how” vs “what”.B．Be aware of what you say.C．You should pay attention to what others are saying.D．This can be a good chance for you to communicate with others.E．Do remember there is a difference between honest and rude opinions.F．Either way, it shows them that you care and want to spread friendship.G．However, with practice and patience, you can become a great communicator.二、完形填空In my work as a vocational school teacher in Germany, there are a few refugees (难民) in my class. Their 21 of German is often rather poor regardless of whether they are “ 22 off the boat” or have lived here for a few years. Some of these students who 23 to complete their three-year training may continue to go to school to attain 24 so they can attend university.Over the last few weeks, I have taken them aside and given them 25 on how to enhance their language skills, such as finding ways to build their vocabulary beyond class and 26 language immersion courses. After class, I even took some of them to a 27 which displayed valuable information on a poster. They were 28 for this little gesture that benefited them a lot. Most important of all, I have given them tips on how to 29 themselves into the German culture better.I do not get any 30 money for offering this sort of advice, though I have 31 my short breaks over the years. But I feel it is important to help the youngsters because after graduation from university, they have great chance of 32 jobs in Germany. Meanwhile, they will feel inspired to 33 here.Good integration is so important as it builds bridges and expands 34 . It makes mehappy to share my knowledge as a language teacher and spread those 35 ripples (涟漪) in everyday life.21．A．description B．command C．appreciation D．opinion 22．A．fresh B．distant C．clear D．close23．A．fail B．expect C．manage D．refuse 24．A．goals B．success C．qualifications D．advantage 25．A．credits B．tips C．permission D．information 26．A．recommending B．delivering C．giving D．running 27．A．gym B．noticeboard C．classroom D．stadium 28．A．sorrowful B．thoughtful C．grateful D．fearful 29．A．transform B．turn C．divide D．integrate 30．A．enough B．good C．extra D．limited 31．A．sacrificed B．wasted C．taken D．arranged 32．A．changing B．quitting C．creating D．landing 33．A．turn down B．calm down C．slow down D．settle down 34．A．business B．horizons C．friendship D．courses 35．A．kindness B．skill C．happiness D．culture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。
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高二英语下期末试题1.单词辩音（找出与第一个单词划线部分读音相同的选项,每题一分）1）breathe A length B healthy Cthreat D smooth2) pointed Amined B roasted C praised Dintroduced3) suggest A puzzle Bunable C volunteer D erupt4) wealth A treasure B ideal C scream D create5) permission A qustion B tradition C television D revision2.语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）1. is not rare in the 90s people in their fifties are going touniversity for further education.A.It;thatB.That;itC.As;thatD.As;it2.Mr Smith, of the speech,started to read a novel.A.tired;boringB.tiring;boredC.tired;boredD.tiring;boring3.Swan Lake is a famous ballet in four acts, on a German fairy tale.A.basingB.basedC.basesD.to base4.Though it looked like to rain this morning,it has to be a fine day.A.turned upB.turned outC.turned intoD.turned in5.Charles Babbage is generally considered the first computer.A.to inventB.inventingC.to have inventedD.having invented6.I wish I yesterday’s talk.A.were able to attendB.had been able to attendC.attendedD.could attend7. He insisted that he _____ the best, so he insisted that he _____ the work all byhimself.A. be; doB. was; doC. be; didD. had been; had done8. We shall have a whole holiday _____ my birthday.A. in honor ofB. in face ofC. in spite ofD. in store for9.He really doesn’t earn enough to keep body and ___________ together.A. soulB. spiritC. heartD. mind10.England fought ____________ France ____________ Germany in the war of 1914～1918,the first World War.A. over; withB. for; overC. against; forD. with; against11.The doctor ___________ my brother for ten years.A. married withB. has marriedC. has been married withD. has been married to12.The dictionary,whose is gone, all the English verbs.A.cover;coversB.covers;coverC.covering;coveringD.covered;covered13.In that country,you can see the temple the 12th century.A.dated fromB.dated back toC.belonged toD.dating from14..On no condition with him.A.we cannot agreeB.would we agreeC.can we agreeD.we can agree15.The United States is composed of fifty states,two of are separatedfrom the others by land or water.A.themB.thatC.whichD.those3. 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1.5,满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
One day a mother rat and her babies were out in an open field. They were playing and having a good time when 16 a hungry cat came on the scene! It hid 17 a big tree and then 18 forward through the tall grass 19 it could almost hear them talk. _ 20 ___ the mother rat and her babies knew 21 had happened, the cat 22 from its hiding place and started to run 23 them.The mother rat and her babies all 24 at once. They hurried towards 25 home , which was under a pile of large stones. 26 the baby rats were 27 scared that they could not run very 28 . Closer and closer the cat came. In no time the cat would be upon 29 . What was to be done?The mother rat stopped running, 30 round and faced the cat, 31 “Bow! Wow!Bowwow!” just like 32 angry dog. The cat was so surprised and 33 that it ran away.Th e mother rat turned to her babies, “Now you see 34 important it is to learn 35 second language!”16. A. naturally B. suddenly C. nearly D. certainly17. A. on B. between C. by D. behind18. A. crawled B. jumped C. looked D. saw19. A. before B. when C. until D. while20. A. Before B. After C. Unless D. Otherwise21. A. where B. what C. which D. when22. A. jumped B. started C. jumping D. starting23. A. over B. through C. after D. against24. A. fleed B. fled C. filed D. flee25. A. to B. for C. it D. their26. A. Because B. But C. Therefore D. Although27. A. as B. much C. so D. very28. A. freely B. hardly C. soon D. quickly29. A. ahead B. down C. that D. them30. A. turned B. walked C. jumped D. ran31. A. saying B. said C. shouting D. shouted32. A. a B. an C. their D. that33. A. pleased B. excited C. frightened D. worried34. A. so B. why C. what D. how35. A. our B. their C. a D. an4.阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2分,满分40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
AA new law helps people with disabilities.The law says that people with disabilities must be able to get into and out of all public buildings.It also says that business must offer special services to people who have special panies can not refuse to hire disabled workers.Many businesses may have to change their buildings and services.—Ramps (坡道) must be built so people can get into buildings.—Movie theatres must have space for people in wheelchairs and seats for their friends to sit near them.—Elevators (电梯) must have floor number in Braille.This law will help millions of people.One woman who has been in a wheelchair for many years said,“It is like a dream.”36.According to the passage we can see that .A.it will be difficult for the normal persons to get into the public buildingsB.the buildings of all the businesses will have to be changedC.Most businesses used to offer special services to people who have special needsD.it was difficult for the disabled workers to find jobs in the past37.Ramps can help people .A.with hearing problemsB.who have difficulty in using their handsC.who have difficulty in using their legs or feetD.who don’t like stairs38.The word“Braille”means .A.words known by foreignersB.words known by common peopleC.words on wallsD.words known by the blind39.What do you think the disabled would feel about the new law?A.They may think the new law reasonable.B.Some of them are sure to be for the new law.C.They must feel very excited and happy.D.They feel it is like a dream.40.The fact that the new law has been passed shows that______.A.the government has paid no attention to the disabilitiesB.the government wants to help these disabilitiesC.normal people show mercy to the disabilitiespanies will hire millions of disabled peopleBBooks bring us knowledge which enriches our lives and brings us happiness.All great men in the history of mankind loved books. There is no genius(天才) without books. We know that books are treasures of knowledge, and knowledge is power without which we can achieve(取得) nothing. A man is blind and does not even know what he is doing if he is unable to read.Book bring us pleasure as well as knowledge. They enable us not only to see through the past, but also to see into the future.Macaulay , the famous historian of England, once wrote to a little girl, “If someone would make me the greatest king that ever lived, with palaces, fine dinners , wines, beautiful clothes and hundreds of servants, on condition that I should not read books I would not be the king. I would rather be a poor man in a top room with plenty of books than a king without any books in his splendid palace. ”41. The underlined word “blind” in Paragraph 2 meansA. unable to seeB. foolishC. dishonestD. careless42. Macaulay wrote to a little girl to tell her that .A. he would rather be a poor man than a rich kingB. he wished to be the greatest king with plenty of books if possibleC. nothing in the world could prevent him from readingD. he wanted her to read in a top room43. From the passage we can infer .A. Macaulay loved books more than anything elseB. Macaulay was a famous reader of historyC. Macaulay worshipped(羡慕) the greatest king who loved booksD. Macaulay hated all the kings who did not love readingCOne day a middle aged woman telephoned her doctor.“Doctor, ” she said “I'm having a lot of trouble with my shoulder. It hurts all the time and I can't sleep at night. ”“Come in this afternoon, ” said the doctor, “and I'll have a look at it. ”That afternoon the woman went to the doctor's office. He gave her a very through examination, asked a lot of questions, and listened carefully to her answers.“Well, my dear”, he said, “it looks like you have arthritis(关节炎). ”“Arthritis ?” she said: “Oh, no ! What am I going to do ?”“Don't worry, ” he answered, “I'll give you a prescription(药方) and the pain will go away. ” The doctor took out his pen, wrote a prescription, and handed her his bill for fifty dollars. The woman opened her pocket book, wrote out a fifty-dollar check, said goodbye, and left.The doctor mailed the check to his bank, but a week later he was surprised to find that the check was returned to him, marked “In sufficient Funds(不足的存款) ”. He telephoned the woman immediately.“I'm very sorry to have to tell you this, ” he began, “but your check came back this week. ”“Oh really ?” said the woman, “that's quite a coincidence(巧合). ”“What do you mean ?” asked the doctor.“Well, ” said the woman, “so did my arthritis. ”44. The doctor told her to .A. take a pain killerB. have a good rest at homeC. come in the doctor's the next afternoonD. spend much money on her arthritis45. The doctor was surprised a week later because .A. the woman was feeling much betterB. the woman's check was no goodC. that was a quite coincidenceD. he lost the check46. From the story we can conclude that .A. the doctor was a very good oneB. the woman was satisfied with her doctorC. the medicine for the woman's arthritis doesn't workD. arthritis is a kind of disease47. Finally .A. the woman's shoulder still hurtB. the pain went awayC. the woman gave the doctor enough moneyD. the doctor returned the money to the womanDYoung people and older people do not always agree. They sometimes have different ideas about living, working and playing. But in one special program in New York state, adults(成年人) and teenagers live together in peace.Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. The purpose(目的) of this program is not just keep busy. It is to find meaning and enjoyment in work. Some teenagers work in the woods or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make furniture and to build houses. The adults teach them these skills.There are several free hours each day. Weekends are free, too. During the free hours some of the teenagers learn photograph or painting. Others sit around and talk or sing. Each teenager chooses his own way to spend his free time.When people live together, rules are always necessary. In this program the teenagers and the grown-ups make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. The group discusses the problem. They ask, “ Why did it happen ? What should we do about it ? ”One of the teenagers has this to say about the experience, “You stopthinking only about yourself. You learn how to think about the group. ”48. In the program .A. each teenager decides what he or she is going to doB. the grown-ups tell the children what they should do to spend their free timeC. the teenagers learn skills from the grown-upsD. the old people keep busy to make things49. In fact, the grown-ups in the program are .A. old workers or farmersB. teachers who help the young people thereC. parents of the childrenD. friends of the children50. If some one in the group breaks a rule .A. he must go awayB. the problem must be discussed by the groupC. he will be punished by othersD. he will be kept busy working51. People who join the group .A. want to get further understandingB. keep them busy working in order to learn more skillsC. keep them busy working in order to spend their free timeD. want to make friends with childrenEAs you explore music, you will find much that is familiar to you. You will find music which tells of interesting places and exciting things to do. You will find music which expressed feeling that are often your own.Music is an expression of the people. As you explore, you will find music of people at work, at play, and in worship. You will find music expressed love of country, love of nature and love of home.Music is also an expression of the composer. As an artist the composer expresses his own musical ideas. He studies the materials of music and discovers ways of using them. He looks for new kinds of musical expression.Music can suggest activities and feeling which we all share. We can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listening to the of music the people and the artists of different times and places.52. The title of this passage is .A. Let's Enjoy Singing and DancingB. Music - an Expression of ComposersC. Let's Explore MusicD. Music - a Suggestion of Feeling53. In the first paragraph the author appeals(呼唤) to us, saying .A. find entertainment in musicB. express your feelings in musicC. be friendly to musicD. find the things and places in music54. By means of music, the composer wishes that .A. you would study with himB. you would share his feelings and ideasC. you would express your own feelingD. you would help discover ways of using music and new kinds of musicalexpression55. The last paragraph shows that music makes it possibleA. that music can express activities and feelings at the same timeB. to bring understanding between peoples of different times and placesC. that people can enjoy playing and singing music, dancing and listeningto the music at the same timeD. that people of different times and places can get together5. 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。