高二英语期中试卷
2023北京人大附中高二(上)期中英语(含答案)
2023北京人大附中高二（上）期中英语说明：本试卷共三道大题，共8页，满分100分，考试时间90分钟;请在密封线内填写个人信息。
第一部分：知识应用(共三节，43分)第一节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Sports are important in our family. Both of our sons were high-school athletes. So, I shouldn’t have been____1____ when Lauren announced she was going out for the girls’ basketball team. But I was, because she has Down syndrome(唐氏综合症). My wife and I never told Lauren that she was ____2____. We treated her like our other children. We didn’t want her to feel disabled.“I’m gonna play basketball, Daddy.” Lauren ran to meet me when I came in from work. She flew into my arms and lingered long in my embrace. “That’s ____3____, honey,” I patted her shoulder and walked into the kitchen. My wife spoke slowly, her tone steady. “What Lauren’s trying to say is that she’s joining the girls’ high-school basketball team.” Her words ____4____ in. Everything that could happen flashed through my mind. But what could we do?Mid-November, the season’s first basketball game arrived. It got off to a good start, but soon Verden, Lauren’s team, was behind. Lauren ____5____ followed the movement on the court and reacted to every shot. Even thoughJust less than two minutes were left, and Verden was down by seventeen points when Lauren was called in for the game! She ____6____ the others fairly well. From her agile movement and eager expression, I knew she was desperate to score for her team. Then they passed Lauren the ball. She ____7____ it. She shot. She scored! A few minutes later, Lauren joined us in the stands. “Did you see? I scored! I made a ____8____!”For sixteen years, I’d tried hard to ____9____ Lauren from feeling like she was different. But watching Lauren in the game, I saw that she really was different—not physically or emotionally, but _____10_____.1. A. disappointed B. surprised C. depressed D. embarrassed2. A. normal B. ordinary C. different D. typical3. A. awful B. strange C. hard D. nice4. A. sank B. poured C. came D. kicked5. A. frequently B. carelessly C. attentively D. repeatedly6. A. kept pace with B. gave way to C. put up with D. broke away from7. A. threw B. missed C. cast D. caught8. A. mistake B. record C. mess D. basket9. A. excuse B. shelter C. discourage D. prohibit10. A. consciously B. spiritually C. literally D. socially第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
高二英语期中考试试题..
高二英语期中考试试题（时间100分钟总分：120分）第一卷选择题（共69分）I. 单项填空（共15 小题，每小题1 分，满分15 分）1. _______you see near the North Pole is nothing but ice and snow.A．That B．What C．Which D.Who2. It is a beautiful cell phone but it is not the price that I paid for it.A．reasonable B．valuable C．fit D．worth3.Yesterday we visited the houses during the war years.A．built B．being built C．had been built D. to be built 4._______ you dare to overcome difficulties with your studies,______make great progress in the future.A．Only if, can you B．If, can youC．Only if, you can D. If, you can to5.You ___________ the chairman yesterday but you didn’t come.A. sawB. had seenC. could have seenD. could see6. _______ more about university courses, call (920) 746-3789.A．To find out B．Finding out C．Find out D．Having found out 7. -- Where to, Jane?-- I'm going to have my notebook ________?A．to be repaired B．repaired C．being repaired D．to repair 8. ______ no doubt ______he can win the game this time.A．There’s; that B．There’s; whetherC．It’s; that D．It’s; whether9. To our delight, she quickly adjusted herself ______ the situation.A．with B．of C．to D．into10. We should build our country into a socialist one that is characteristic_______China.A. withB. ofC. toD.for11. After a careful investigation,we drew a conclusion______ theirdecision was wrong.A. whichB. 不填C. whetherD. that12.We’ve made up our minds to be a credit ___ our school in the contest.A. forB. withC. toD. into13.We _______ her to stop doing the experiment in no time,but her lookon her face suggested that she _______ to do so.A. suggested, refusedB. advised, refuseC. suggested, refuseD. advised, refused14.______ of her dog, the kid didn’t dare to go to her house.A. Being frightenedB. FrightenedC. FrighteningD. To be frightened15.I shall never forget the day Shenzhou VI was launched,has a great effect on my life.A．when , which B．that , whichC．which ,that D．when,thatII. 完形填空（共20小题，满分30 分）I Passed My Drive Test!I’d been 16 for six days and was already prepared to deal with failure.I remember that, when my mum 16 me that morning, her voice wasn’t as screaming as it usually was. She had been 17 for more than one hour getting everything ready, and I could feel she was18 me at the same time.I stayed in bed for a few minutes. I was 19 to leave its warmth and 20 to face the suffering that I’d rather let myself forget for the past months. Finally, I dragged myself 21 .The first thing I thought of after getting up was to 22 . I went to the kitchen and prepared a breakfast that was fairly 23 , but was still too big for my appetite(食欲，胃口) that day. I kept telling myself that I 24 eat. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this wasn’t a(n) 25 day. Besides maybe it would 26 me a little. But I doubted it. I left the kitchen because even the 27 made me feel sick.I finished getting ready and tried to settle down. It didn’t 28 , so I decided that my mum and I should go. We had 29 time, so I thought we could practise parking. I 30 , with the wheel hitting thepavement(人行道). After that, the little bit of confidence I had was 31 . I tried two more times, but did not improve much. Then we went towards the driving 32 site (地点).I waited twenty minutes---just enough time to make myself believe that I was going to fail. Then, finally, it was my 33 . I wasn’t sure of myself at all. I just wanted to get it over and make sure that I had to come back next Thursday.The first thing I had to do was parking, which I did quite well. The 34 that came with it hit me like a wave. The rest of the test went well and I passed it.The 35 of my mum made her face softer. I knew her worry was gone and she was happy for me.16. A. cried B. woke C. told D. shouted17. A. up B. over C. out D. in18. A. smiling at B. worrying about C. looking at D. talking with19. A. sad B. eager C. unwilling D. willing20. A. convenience B. friendship C. quiet D. comfort21. A. out of bed B. onto bed C. into bed D. in bed22. A. eat B. rest C. drink D. work23. A. large B. small C. delicious D. good24. A. might B. could C. should D. hated25. A. important B. necessary C. lucky D. ordinary26. A. calm B. hurt C. stop D. like27. A. milk B. bread C. smoke D. smells28. A. work B. do C. calm D. use29. A. little B. plenty of C. no D. a little30. A. cried B. succeeded C. failed D. left31. A. back B. gone C. there D. greater32. A. start B. office C. race D. test33. A. try B. turn C. car D. chance34. A. happiness B. pride C. confidence D.disappointment35. A. tears B. lines C. smiles D. eyesIII.阅读理解（满分24分）AA man in a very splendid restaurant started to take off his jacket. Seeing this, the head waiter dashed to his table and said, “I’m afrai d I must ask you to keep your jacket on, sir, for it is not good manners to do it in such a smart restaurant.”“Now listen”, said the man, “I’ll let you know that the Queen of England gave me permission to remove my jacket here.”“The Queen of England?” sa id the waiter in great surprise.“Sure,” replied the man, “When I was in England last month, a friend of mine who had a very important position in high society took me to see the Queen. It was rather hot, so I started taking my coat off. The Queen looked over and said, “You may do that in the United States, but you may not do it here.” So I got the Queen’s permission, right?”36. It is certain that the story happened _______.A. in EnglandB. in the Queen’s partyC. in AmericaD. in an ordinary restaurant37. When the head waiter asked the man not to take off his jacket, the man .A. took his advice immediatelyB. obeyed him without any hesitationC. apologized for his bad mannersD. refused to listen to him38. The man thought he could take off his jacket because _______.A. he was permitted by the Queen of England to do so in the U. S.B. the weather was so hot that no one could stand itC. he had the freedom of taking off his clothes anywhereD. he was in such a shabby restaurant39. What the Queen really meant was that _______.A. people in the U. S. were less politeB. he shouldn’t take off his coat in such a formal occasion in EnglandC. she permitted him to take off his jacket in AmericaD. the English and the Americans enjoyed different ways of life40. From the story, you can see the man was _______.A. one who didn’t have good understandingB. such a man as used to make troubleC. always ready to do what the Queen told him toD. humorous and carelessBMost dog owners feel that their dogs are their best friends. Almost everyone likes dogs because they try hard to please their owners. One of my favorite stories is about a dog who wanted his owner to please him.One of my friends has a large German shepherd ( 牧羊狗) named Jack. Every Sunday afternoon, my friend takes Jack for a walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much.One Sunday afternoon, a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time, and he talked and talked. Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his walk, but the visitor didn’t leave. Jack became very worried about his walk in the park. He walked around the room several times and then sat down directly in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor paid no attention. He continued talking. Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor, but this time he held the man’s hat in his mouth.German shepherds aren’t the only intelligent dogs. Another intelligent dog is a Seeing Eye dog. This is a special dog which helps blind people walk along the streets and do many other things. We call these dogs Seeing Eye dogs becaus e they are the “eye” of the blind people and they help them to “see”. Seeing Eye dogs generally go to special schools for several years to learn to help blind people.41. The writer tells the story about the dog Jack to show that____.A. it, like many other dogs, always tried to please its owner masterB. it, unlike many other dogs, always wanted its master to please itC. it was more intelligent than many other dogsD. it was the most faithful dog of his friend’s42. Jack came to sit in front of the visitor in order to____.A. please himB. be pleasedC. ask him to leave immediatelyD. invite him for a walk43. The sentence “Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer.” means___.A. Jack could no longer put up with the visitorB. Jack could no longer stand but he might sit downC. Jack was very tired and wanted a restD. Jack was very angry with the visitor44. Which of the following titles would be the best for the passage?A. Dogs ─ A Great Help to PeopleB. Dogs ─ O ur Faithful CompanionsC. An Introduction to DogsD. Famous Dogs in GermanyCIn Jane Austin’s time, unmarried girls were always closely guarded, and hardly allowed to be alone with a young man; and during the Victorian period (just the period after Jane Austin) exposure(暴露) of the body in particular was thought to be most immoral, Victorian ladies wore dresses reaching down to their feet, long in the sleeve and high at the neck. Since then, ways of dressing as well as times have changed. Girls were no longer guarded, and they can do more or less what they like. And yet among all these astonishing changes, one thing has remained much the same for most people, and that is the same of becoming a mother before being married. If this does happen, there often comes a quickmarriage with the responsible man. If this is impossible, the affair may bring considerable shame to the girl’s parents as well as to herself.It is now quite normal for a girl, once past the age of about fifteen, to go out with a boyfriend, and although her parents will probably insist that she come home at a certain time, beyond this they depend on her or look after herself. Kisses between young men and women are now considered to be perfectly normal, but although times have changed so much, most people still believe that a woman should not become a mother before being married.45. In Jane Austin periods, a girl______________ before her marriage.A. always faced all kinds of dangers.B. was not permitted to get in touch with men.C. was always carefully kept staying morally pureD. usually felt lonely.46. From the article, we learn that ________________.A. an unmarried girl must come back home for the night.B. it is good for a girl of 15 to have a boyfriend.C. the unmarried girl who has a baby needn’t get married at once.D. a girl of 15 has the right to be alone with her boyfriend.47. The main idea of this article is that _________.A. a girl should not become a mother before being married.B. girls are no longer closely guarded.C. ways of dressing have changed with the time.D. exposure of the body has been thought to be immoral第二卷（共51分）IV. 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Today we were organized for a short trip to the West Hill.We set out by the school bus at 7:30 a.m. The weather 48. _______ was pleasant and every one of us were excited. After 49. ________ two hour’s ride, we arrived there at nine thirty. We50. _________ began our programs as soon as we got off from the bus. 51. ________ We played games on the hillside and swimming in the river. 52._______ After that we had our picnic lunch. In afternoon 53. ________ we walked along the river, that winds around the hills. 54. ________ We took a lot of photo and enjoyed ourselves very 55. ______ much. Time past quickly and we had to come back. 56. _______ It was over five o’clock when we returned school.57. _______ What a good trip we had today! I’ll never forget it.V. 单词拼写（每个1分，共6分）58. The doctor ______________(断定) that his disease was only a cold.59. He was _____________(被击败) at chess last night.60. He is very __________________(热心)about his work.61. Many years of ______不断的）conflicts made the people suffer a lot.62. We found the medical team _____________(组成) of ten people.63. It is a great _____________（方便）to have the doctor living near us. VI书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李明，暑假期间在美国参加夏令营活动，现已回国。
高二英语期中考试试卷
考试时间：120分钟满分：100分一、选择题（共30分，每题2分）1. How do you usually go to school?A. By car.B. By bus.C. On foot.D. Both A and B.2. The teacher said that the school would have a sports meeting next week.A. is going to haveB. will haveC. hadD. has had3. If I _______ you, I would go to the party with you.A. wereB. amC. wasD. be4. She _______ her homework every evening.A. finishB. finishesC. finishedD. will finish5. _______ is the most important thing in our life.A. HealthB. WealthC. BeautyD. Happiness6. He _______ a teacher for twenty years.A. worksB. workedC. has workedD. will work7. I think it _______ good to study hard.A. isB. wasC. beD. were8. _______ you like some tea?A. DoB. DoesC. DidD. Have9. I _______ my book at home, but I _______ it here.A. don't have; haveB. have; haveC. didn't have; hadD. didn't have; have10. _______ you help me with my homework?A. CanB. CouldC. WouldD. Should11. I _______ to the movies last night.A. didn't goB. don't goC. wasn't goingD. won't go12. _______ you happy with your new job?A. AreB. IsC. WereD. Was13. _______ you like to eat?A. WhatB. WhyC. HowD. Where14. I _______ you if I _______ free tomorrow.A. will call; amB. will call; will beC. called; wasD. called; would be15. _______ is your favorite sport?A. WhatB. WhyC. HowD. Where二、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）Dear friends,Welcome to our school! We are so happy to have you join us for this new semester. Our school has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. We have many clubs and activities that you can participate in, such as sports, music, art, and science.(16) __________, we would like to remind you of some important dates. The first day of school is September 1st, and the first day of classes will be September 2nd. Please make sure to bring all your textbooks and school supplies on the first day.(17) __________, we would like to introduce our teachers. Our teachers are very experienced and dedicated to helping you learn. They are always willing to answer your questions and help you with your studies.(18) __________, we would like to invite you to our school's annual sports day, which will be held on October 15th. It is a greatopportunity for you to show off your skills and have fun with your classmates.If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you make the most of your time at our school.Best regards,The School Administration16. A. In addition B. However C. Therefore D. Moreover17. A. Furthermore B. Additionally C. Besides D. Moreover18. A. Moreover B. Additionally C. Besides D. Furthermore三、阅读理解（共30分，每篇5分）Passage 1One of the most famous landmarks in the world is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The tower was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair). It was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer. The tower is made of iron and is about 300 meters tall. It is thetallest structure in Paris and can be seen from miles away.The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of France. It is a popular tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors every year. People come from all over the world to see the tower and take pictures. There are many shops and restaurants at the base of the tower, where visitors can buy souvenirs and enjoy a meal.(19) What is the Eiffel Tower?A. A bridge in Paris.B. A famous landmark in France.C. A hospital in Paris.D. A shopping mall in Paris.(20) Why was the Eiffel Tower built?A. To serve as a hospital.B. To be a bridge.C. To be a shopping mall.D. To host a World's Fair.Passage 2The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous wonders in the world. It is an ancient wall that was built to protect China from invasions. The wall is about 21,196 kilometers long and runs from the east to the west of China. It was built over many centuries by various dynasties.The Great Wall is made of bricks and stone. It is a magnificentstructure that has withstood the test of time. Today, the Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination. Many people come to China just to see the Great Wall.(21) What is the Great Wall of China?A. A famous landmark in France.B. An ancient wall built for protection.C. A modern shopping mall.D. A hospital in China.(22) What is the purpose of the Great Wall?A. To serve as a hospital.B. To be a bridge.C. To be a shopping mall.D. To protect China from invasions.四、短文改错（共10分，每题2分）Dear friends,I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to share some news with you. First of all, I would like to invite you to a party that will be held on Saturday, April 5th. The party will start at 7:00 PM and end at 10:00 PM. It will be held at my house, which is located on 123 Main Street.I will provide food and drinks for everyone. If you bring a friend, please let me know in advance. I would also like to remind you that itis important to be on time. If you are late, you may miss some of the fun activities.I am looking forward to seeing you all at the party. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.Best regards,John1. ___________ (change "I" to "me")2. ___________ (change "hope" to "hopes")3. ___________ (change "finds" to "finds")4. ___________ (change "with you" to "with you all")5. ___________ (change "that will be held on Saturday" to "that will be held on Saturday evening")6. ___________ (change "will start at 7:00 PM" to "will start at 7:00 PM sharp")7. ___________ (change "and end at 10:00 PM" to "and will end at 10:00 PM")8. ___________ (change "which is located on 123 Main Street" to "which is located at 123 Main Street")9. ___________ (change "If you bring a friend" to "If you or any of your friends")10. ___________ (change "Please feel free to contact me" to "Pleasedon't hesitate to contact me")五、写作（共20分）Write a short essay on the topic "The Importance of Exercise." You should write at least 150 words and include the following points:1. Explain why exercise is important for our health.2. Discuss some of the benefits of regular exercise.3. Give an example of how exercise can improve our lives.[Your answer here]。
高中英语 2023-2024学年山东省潍坊市高二(上)期中英语试卷
2023-2024学年山东省潍坊市高二（上）期中英语试卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分7.5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．（1.5分）Who is Samantha？A.John's sister.B.John's niece.C.John's daughter.2．（1.5分）What will Lydia do this evening？A.Visit a friend.B.Read a book.C.See a movie.3．（1.5分）Where does the conversation probably take place？A.In a bank.B.In the gym.C.In a clothes shop.4．（1.5分）When will Bob join Amy？A.At 8：00 am.B.At 4：30 pm.C.At 7：30 pm.5．（1.5分）Where will the woman go first？A.The dentist's.B.The library.C.The dry cleaner's.第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
6．（3分）听材料，回答问题。
（1）How does the man feel？A.Hopeful.B.Satisfied.C.Unhappy.（2）What happened to the man？A.He was fired.B.He quit his job.C.He found another job.7．（4.5分）听材料，回答问题。
高二第二学期期中考试(英语)试卷含答案
高二第二学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（8分）1 .What does Ms. Hooper do?A. She's an architectB. She's a studentC. She's a teacherD. She's a designer2. What is Ms. Hooper hoping to use as content entry?A Her final assignmentB The sketch she made last yearC A new restoration designD last-minute drawing3. What does Mr. Muri apologize for?A His promptnessB His lack of detailsC His hastily made adD His late reply4. What is Muri's concern for Ms. Hooper?A That she might be too busy to do this wellB That she is too young and inexperiencedC That she is a professional and this is not designed for themD That the requested designs might be different from what she has learned.2.（6分）When I was young, I had an old neighbor nam ed Dr. Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never shouted at us for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his life’s goal was to make it a forest. Dr. Gibbs had some interesting theories about planting. He talked about trees that weren’t watered would grow deep roots in search of water. So he never watered his trees. He planted an oak (橡树) and, instead of watering it every morning, he beat it with the rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the tree’s attention.Dr. Gibbs died a couple of years. Every now and again, I walk by his house and look at the trees that he planted twenty-five y ears ago. They’re very strong now.I planted a couple of trees a few years later. I watered them regularly and took good care of them. Whenever a cold wind blows, they shake their leaves and branches.The funny thing about those trees of Dr. Gibbs was that difficulty seemed to help them in ways comfort and ease never could.1．What was Dr. Gibbs’ life goal?A. To study plants.B. To save more lives.C. To make a lot of money.D. To build a forest.2．One of Dr. Gibbs’ theories about planting was that ______.A. he often talked to the treesB. he never watered the treesC. he kicked the trees heavilyD. he buried the leaves around the roots 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Trees are not as weak as we think.B. Difficulty is necessary for growth.C. We should listen to others’ adviceD. Planting trees is good for the environment.3.（8分）New law lets students sleep inWhen your alarm clock rings and you drag yourself out of bed, you probably wonder: Why on earth does school have to start so early?Fortunately, there is a new law to back you up―or better still, science.A law in California, passed on Oct 13, requires that public middle schools begin classes no earlier than 8:00 am and that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 am. The law will go into effect by July 1, 2022.Starting school at 8:00 or 8:30 in the morning may not sound like too big of a change, but it could mean one more hour of sleep for students who used to start school at 7:30 or even earlier.“The e ffect of that one hour is something they will be feeling as 40-year-old adults,” Sumit Bhargava, a sleep expert at Stanford University told The New York Times. He said that not having enough sleep can affect students’ mental health and increase the risk of getting fat and diabetes (糖尿病).In the short run, students’ school performances should improve almost immediately. Kyla Wahlstrom, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education, found that students who have enough sleep are more alert (机敏的) in class and get better grades.Some might say that urging students to go to bed earlier could have been a much easier solution than changing the school timetable across an entire state. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teenagers go through biological changes when they enter puberty (青春期), which makes it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11: 00 pm. So when school starts at 8: 00 or earlier, they can hardly get the ideal 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep that experts suggest they need to do their best in the daytime.This is why when the new law came out, its author, Anthony Portantino, said, “Generations of children will come to appreciate ( 感激) this historic day and our governor for taking bold action.1.When should public high schools start classes according to the California’s new law?A.No earlier than 8:30 am..B.No earlier than 8:00 am.C.No earlier than 7:30 am.D.No earlier than 9:00 am.2.What can we learn from Bhargava’s words?A. The amount of sleep people need changes with age.B. Lack of sleep could lead to health problems.C. Lack of sleep affects adults more than children.D. Sleep problems are one of the leading causes of diabetes3.What do we know about teenagers’ sleep patterns?A. Ideally, they need eight hours of sleep a night..B. Less sleep is needed when they enter pubertyC. They often wake up at midnight due to biologicalD. They may have difficulty falling asleep before11.pm4.Where does this passage probably come from?A. A n ewspaperB. A b iographyC. A textbookD. An advertisement4.（8分）Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years，development in technology has moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now，two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype(原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton，marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics，says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly.“It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed，” he adds.Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company’s main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors(交叠式旋翼) to power the vehicle.The company is testing a fullsize prototype of the Hoverbike，which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.In New Zealand，the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a fullsize prototype of its personal flying device，called Jetpack(喷气背包).It can fly for more than 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said Jetpack “is built around safety from the start”.In his words，“reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself，very sim ilar to a Formula One racing car.”Jetpack uses a gasolinepowered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr Coker says it also has a parachute(降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot，” he adds. Mr Coker says Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.1.We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike __________.A. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsB. can be transported quickly after being folded and packedC. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyD. can fly for over 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high2.The writer uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that .A.Jetpack’s engine is powerfulB.Jetpack is very safe and reliableC.Jetpack’s actual structure is uniqueD.Jetpack can reach a great speed and height3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “ ”.A.the parachuteB.the engineC.JetpackD.the jet stream4.What is th e author’s main purpose of writing the passage?A.To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B.To show the differences between the two personal flying vehicles..C.To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.D.To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
高中英语 2023-2024学年河南省焦作市高二(上)期中英语试卷
2023-2024学年河南省焦作市博爱一中高二（上）期中英语试卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）1．（1分）When is the first train to London tomorrow morning？A．At 5：00B．At 5：15C．At 6：00．2．（1分）Where does the conversation probably take place？A． In a libraryB． In a classroomC． In a travel agency3．（1分）What will the woman do tonight？A．Go to a party．B．Write a report．C．Do her housework．4．（1分）What does the man mean？A．He wouldn't like to walk the dog．B．He will be busy with his work．C．He is tired of the dog．5．（1分）What are the speakers mainly talking about？A． A writer．B． An actor．C． An explorer．6．（2分）听第6段材料，回答第6、7题．6．How many bathrooms are there in the woman's new house？A．Four．B．Three．C．Two．7．What can we learn about the new house？A．Each floor has a small kitchen．B．There are many wooden chairs．C．There is little furniture in the house．7．（2分）（1）Who could the woman probably be？A．A passenger．B．An air hostess．C．A pilot．（2）How will the woman deal with the computer？A．She will use it．B．She will repair it．C．She will take it away．8．（3分）听第8段材料，回答第10至12题．10．Why is the man upset？A．He has quarrelled with his friend．B．He has not got an e-mail from his friend．C．He has lost a long e-mail to his friend．11．What do we know about Jack？A．He had a bad experience of online shopping．B．He lost his girlfriend's ring．C．He lost 200 dollars．12．What did the seller suggest Jack do？A．Call the police．B．Phone the post office．C．Explain to his girlfriend．9．（4分）听第9段材料，回答第13至16题．13．Where are the speakers？A．At a cinema．B．At a theater．C．At a school．14．What does the man say about people in the Poetry（诗歌） Club？A．They read all the time．B．They often hold parties．C．They know nothing about poetry．15．What is the man interested in？A．Guitar．B．Movies．C．Books．16．What are the speakers mainly talking about？A．What hobbies they have．B．What movie they will watch．C．Which club they should join．10．（4分）听第10段材料，回答第17至20题．17．Where did the speaker take a journey last year？A．In south-west Africa．B．In south-east Africa．C．In south-west Asia．18．What did the speaker have to carry during his journey？A．Enough food．B．Plenty of water．C．A lot of clothes．19．How many hours did the speaker walk every day？A．Five．B．Three．C．Two．20．Where did the speaker stay for the hottest part of the day？A．Under some rocks．B．Under some trees．C．Under a space blanket．第二部分：阅读理解（共两节）第一节（满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳答案．11．（10分）A Japanese went to a small Australian town and was staying with his wife at the best hotel there．One night，he went out for a walk alone．It was late and the small street was dark and quiet．Suddenly he felt someone behind him．Heturned his head and saw an Australian young man who quickly walked past him．The man was nearly out of sight when the Japanese suddenly found that his watch was gone．He thought that it must be the Australian who had taken his watch．He decided to follow him and get back the watch．Soon the Japanese caught up with the Australian．Neither of them understood the other's language．The Japanese frightened the Australian with his fist（拳头） and pointed at the Australian's watch．In the end the Australian gave up his watch to the Japanese．When he returned to the hotel，the Japanese told his wife what had happened．He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table．Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed the watch and it was the Australian's．（1）The Japanese went to a small Australian town．A．aloneB．with his friend C．with his wifeD．with an Australian（2）Suddenly he found his was gone．A．watchB．moneyC．bookD．ring（3）The Japanese decided to follow the Australian because．A．The Japanese wanted to beat the AustralianB．The Australian wanted to beat the JapaneseC．The Australian believed the Japanese had stolen the watchD．The Japanese thought the Australian had stolen the watch（4）The Australian gave up his watch to him at last because．A．he had stolen the watch from the JapaneseB．he was afraid of the JapaneseC．he had picked up the watch on his w ay from workD．he understood what the Japanese wanted（5）Who was robbed of the watch on earth？A．The Australian was．B．The Japanese was．C．Both of them was．D．Neither of them was．12．（10分）Mr．Harris used to work in Dover，but then he changed his work，and he and his wife moved to another town．They did not have many friends there，but they soon met a lot of interesting people，and after a few weeks，they often went to dinner or to parties at other people's houses．Then Mrs．Harris said to her husband，"We've been to a lot of other people's houses，and now we must invite them to our house，mustn't we？""Yes，certainly，"answered her husband，"A big party will be the easiest thing，won't it？Then we can start to invite people to dinner in small numbers next month．"So Mrs．Harris said，"Yes，I'll invite all our friends here to a big party on 5th December．""How many will that be？"Mr．Harris asked．"Don't invite too many．"Mrs．Harris was beginning to write the invitation when her husband saw that she was writing，"Party：6：30 to 8：30 p．m．""That isn't very nice，is it？"he said．"You're telling our guests that they must go at 8：30．"So Mrs．Harris just wrote"Party：6：30 p．m．"A lot of guests came，and they all had a good time，so they did not go home at 8：30．In fact they were still there at mid-night when the door bell rang and a policeman arrived．He said，"You must stop making a noise，because someone has complained（抱怨）．"Mr．Harris said he did not want to quarrel with the policeman，so everyone went home．They were sorry to have to go．When Mr．and Mrs．Harris were alone again，she said to him．"That was a surprise，wasn't it？Who complained about the noise？""I did，"Mr Harris answered in a tired voice．（1）Why did Mr．Harris and his wife move to another town？A．They wanted to make some new friends．B．Mr．Harris changed his work．C．They wanted to meet a lot of interesting people．D．They enjoyed going to parties and visiting other people's houses．（2）What made Mr．and Mrs．Harris hold a party at their house？A．It was easy to hold a big party at home．B．They could ask people to dinner in small numbers．C．They had gone to other people's parties many times．D．They liked making friends with others．（3）How long would Mrs．Harris like the party to last？A．About two hours．B．About fourteen hours．C．From the morning till night．D．Till midnight（4）When did the party end that evening？A．At about 8：30．B．When the policeman talked with Mr．Harris on the phone．C．About twelve o'clock．D．When someone telephoned the police station．（5）Why did Mr．Harris telephoned the policeman about the noise？A．Because someone rang his door bell many times at mid-night．B．His friends had a good time that night and also feel tired．C．Because he hated the noise．D．He did not want his friends to stay late that night．13．（10分）If you'd like to go sight-seeing，the following World Heritage Sites may be your best choices．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaThe Jiuzhaigou Valley，which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province，reaches a height of more than 4，800 meters，with a series of different forest ecosystem （生态系统）．There you can enjoy watching excellent waterfalls．Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley，as well as a number of endangered plants and animals，including the giant panda．For more information，please visit http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/637．Khami Ruins National MonumentThe city of Khami，which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century，is of great archaeological （考古的） interest．The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major center for trade over a long period of time．For more information，please visit http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/365．Henderson IslandHenderson Island，which lies in the eastern South Pacific，is one of the few atolls （环礁） in the world whose ecology （生态） has not been touched by human beings．It is especially famous for the ten plants and four land birds that can only be seen on the island．For more information，please visit http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/487．The Old City of JerusalemAs a holy city for three different religions in the Middle East，Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance．It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the"List of World Heritage in Danger"the following year．For more information，please visit http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/148．（1）The passage is mainly about ．A．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest AreaB．One of the few atolls in the worldC．Several World Heritage SitesD．Khami was a major center for trade（2）What can we know about The Jiuzhaigou Valley？A．It sits at the foot of a 4，800-meter-high mountain．B．It has different forest ecosystem．C．Most of China's endangered plants can be found here．D．In all about 140 kinds of birds and animals live there．（3）The discovery of some of the objects in Khami shows that the city ．A．had a very short historyB．was ruined in the mid-16th centuryC．was once Great Zimbabwe's largest cityD．once played a great role as a trade center（4）From the passage we can learn that Henderson Island ．A．isn't suitable for humans to live onB．has been open to visitors for yearsC．is made up of a few large atollsD．hasn't been greatly influenced by human activities（5）If you are interested in religion，you should visit ．A．http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/148B．http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/365C．http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/487D．http：//whc．unesco．org/en/list/637第二节 七选五（满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选择中有两项为多余项．14．（10分）How to Overcome the Sense of FailureIn the modern society，failure can be made to feel like the worst thing that could have ever happened to a person．The fact is that failure is common．In this article，you'll learn a little about how to overcome failure through having the right attitude．Expect mistakes．（36）To expect life to be always smooth （顺利） is not practical．Failure helps to create balance in your life and presents an opportunity for personal growth．Accept the fact that things won't always go your way．Learn to love finding out that you're wrong about something．That's not failure；it's the path to finding the right way．（37）Whatever you're feeling about a failure，keep cool．Look at it this way---it won't make any difference to the result itself whether you blow your top or stay calm，but it will take a lot less energy if you choose the latter response．If you're really angry，channel these emotions to motivate yourself to start again．（38）It's not good to bottle up feelings，but you can't take out your anger on those around you for no good reason．Go for a run or a swim to give yourself space to think．Just do something to distract （使分散注意力） yourself from the strong feelings until you calm down．（39）Not only will your failure soon be yesterday's news，but if you think other people are judging you，it won't be long before they're busy worrying about their own failures．After all，everyone is going to fail now and then．So does it really matter what others think？Stop worrying，start laughing．The sun will come up again tomorrow．Things might be terrible for a little while but how will worrying help？Think back to a time when you worried a lot．（40）Most likely not，apart from giving you more wrinkles （皱纹） and gray hair．The greatest thing you can do for yourself during failure is to use humor．A．Focus on trying again．B．Remain calm．C．Don't take your anger out on others．D．Did it make any difference？E．Forget about how other people view you．F．Life's hard knocks are as common as life's successes．G．It is a good thing to set out to do something that you know will fail．第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节 完形填空（满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．15．（30分）Earthquakes are （1）；thousands of them happen each day．But most are too weak to feel．During a （2）earthquake，there is often a great noise first．Then the earth shakes terribly；many houses（3）down．Railway tracks break and trains go （4）lines；a great many factories are （5）；thousands of deaths are caused，and many more lose homes…（6）the great damage and deaths caused by the earthquake （7），other disasters such as fires often （8）．More buildings are destroyed and more （9）are caused．It is well known of the （10）of possible earthquake，and for centuries man has been making researches on earthquakes．More than 2，000 years ago，（11），a Chinese scientist named Zhang Heng （12）the very machine （13）could find out from which （14）the seismic （地震的） waves had come，and this machine is still（15）by scientists today．Now we know much more about earthquakes and（16）they happen，but we stillcannot （17）exactly when and where an earthquake will happen，and cannot （18）it from happening．So earthquakes are among the （19）disasters in the world．No one can stop natural earthquakes．（20），scientists can help stop earthquakes from destroying whole cities and causing too many deaths．（1）A．common B．unusual C．strange D．familiar（2）A．real B．weak C．big D．small（3）A．get B．put C．set D．fall（4）A．off B．on C．into D．behind（5）A．burst B．hurt C．destroyed D．buried（6）A．Except B．Besides C．Instead of D．Because of（7）A．lonely B．later C．themselves D．itself（8）A．follow B．copy C．come D．enter（9）A．quakes B．deaths C．difficulties D．results（10）A．informationB．questions C．dangers D．shock（11）A．as a result B．in fact C．for example D．as well（12）A．invented B．discovered C．found D．operated（13）A．where B．which C．as D．that（14）A．country B．directions C．ways D．city（15）A．improved B．repaired C．protected D．used（16）A．where B．when C．what D．why（17）A．speak B．tell C．talk D．point（18）A．make B．prepare C．stop D．let（19）A．worst B．best C．most D．fast（20）A．However B．But C．And D．So第四部分：笔试部分（共四节）第一节：单句语法填空，每空填写一词（15分）16．（1分）Finally，the thief handed over everything he had stolen to the police．17．（1分）The big earthquake destroyed the city （entire）．18．（1分）The magazine which Betty paid one dollar was very good．19．（1分）I found him an honest and（rely） man．20．（1分） is known to all，English is not very difficult to learn．21．（1分）A teacher should not show（prefer） for any one of his students．22．（1分）He saw a house windows were all broken．23．（1分）We send our（congratulate） to her when she passed the exam．24．（1分）We should read such books will make us better and wiser．25．（1分）The man was too（frighten） to stand up．26．（1分）After hearing his words，the poor girl burst tears and rushed from the room．27．（1分）The army organized teams to dig out those were trapped and to bury the dead．28．（1分）In the traffic accident，he was seriously（injure）．29．（2分）Was it in 2008he was still at middle school he became an expert at computer．第二节：短文语法填空（10分）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（答案请写在短文下面的划线上）．30．（10分）In the past，black people in South Africa（75） （live） a miserable（悲惨的） life．They could not vote or choose their （76） （leader）．They could not get the jobs they wanted．The parts of town in which they had to live （77） （decide） by white people．They lived in the （78） （poor） areas in the country and could not get jobs they wanted．Nelson Mandela，a modern hero，called for black people（79） （fight） against white people to make black and white people equal．He said，"We were put into a position（80） we had either to accept we were less important，（81） fight the Government．We chose to attack the law．We first broke the law（82） a way which was（83）（peace）； when this was not allowed…only then （84）we decide to answer violence with violence．"第三节：单句改错（一句一错）（10分）31．（1分）One Sunday morning，there were much people in the park．．32．（1分）There was an old man sitting quietly on a bench，read a newspaper． ．33．（1分）We both work hardly and love sports．．34．（1分）I have been interesting in science since my childhood．．35．（1分）All the time he was glancing at his new shoes what his father had bought for him．．36．（1分）Our teacher was in the charge of this activity．．37．（1分）We should protect themselves from danger．．38．（1分）I was invited my friend Sam's home for dinner．．39．（1分）My aunt felt sadly and wanted him to stop doing experiment．．40．（1分）That night，we had a great fun together．．第四节：书面表达（满分25分）41．（25分）假设你叫李华，你的初中同学王莹到广州读高中，她来信告诉你，她的英语跟不上那里学生的英语水平，课堂上听不懂，不知道怎样才能提高英语，希望你给她提些有关英语学习的建议．现在请你根据以下内容提示给她写一封回信．【写作内容】1．对她在英语学习方面有困难表示关心，并愿意提供帮助．2．给她提出建议：1）每天坚持阅读，提高阅读能力；2）扩大词汇量；3）多听英语录音带或光盘，模仿准确的语音语调，提高听力；3．提出希望：希望她在英语方面能取得进步，并赶上其他同学．注意：词数：120字左右；参考词汇：积累、背：memorize；模仿：imitate；语调：intonationDear Wang Ying，Nice to hear from you again!All the best!Yours，Li Hua．。
新高二英语期中考试试卷
考试时间：120分钟满分：150分一、选择题（每题2分，共40分）1. How do you usually go to school?A. By bus.B. By car.C. On foot.D. By train.2. The teacher asked us to read the passage carefully and answer the questions.A. the passage carefullyB. the passage carefully and answer the questionsC. carefully and answer the questionsD. to read the passage and answer the questions3. She has been a teacher for ten years, __________ she?A. hasn'tB. hasn't sheC. has sheD. doesn't she4. I didn't see him yesterday, __________?A. did IB. didn't IC. didn't youD. did he5. He is so tall that he can't see the blackboard clearly.A. so tallB. so thatC. so as toD. so...that6. It's reported that the number of cars in big cities is increasing rapidly.A. It's reportedB. The number of carsC. is increasing rapidlyD. in big cities7. The more we learn, the more we know we need to learn.A. the more we learnB. the more we knowC. the more we need to learnD. the more we need8. I wish I ________ a chance to visit the Great Wall.A. hadB. haveC. have hadD. had had9. If I ________ a good teacher, I would like to teach.A. wereB. amC. beD. was10. She is such a kind person that everyone likes her.A. such a kind personB. such kind a personC. so kind a personD. so a kind person二、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）It was a sunny morning. The students were going to have a sports meet. They were very excited. (11) ________ they were going to run, jump, and throw balls. (12) ________ they were going to win some prizes.Li Hua was a good athlete. He was going to run in the 100-meter race. (13) ________ he started, he ran very fast. He was (14) ________ of the other runners. He was sure he would win. (15) ________ the race, he felt very happy. He had won the first prize!(11) A. But B. So C. Because D. However(12) A. They B. Their C. It D. They're(13) A. When B. While C. After D. Before(14) A. faster B. faster than C. fastest D. fastest than(15) A. In B. At C. On D. During三、阅读理解（每题3分，共30分）Passage 1In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the health effects of mobile phones. Many studies have shown that long-term use of mobile phones can increase the risk of brain tumors. However, there is still no definitive evidence to prove this.Despite the lack of conclusive evidence, many people are worried about the potential risks. Some have even decided to stop using mobile phones. However, others argue that the benefits of mobile phones outweigh therisks. They believe that mobile phones have made our lives more convenient and efficient.In my opinion, it is important to use mobile phones responsibly. While there is no evidence to suggest that mobile phones cause brain tumors, it is still a good idea to limit our exposure to radiation. We can do this by using hands-free devices and keeping the phone away from our bodies when possible.Questions:1. What is the main topic of the passage?A. The benefits of mobile phonesB. The health effects of mobile phonesC. The dangers of using mobile phonesD. The importance of responsible use of mobile phones2. According to the passage, what is the current situation regarding the health effects of mobile phones?A. There is clear evidence that mobile phones cause brain tumors.B. There is no evidence to prove the health effects of mobile phones.C. The evidence is mixed, with some studies showing a link and others showing no effect.D. Most studies have shown that mobile phones are safe to use.四、写作（30分）Write a short essay on the following topic:"Should students be allowed to use mobile phones in school?" Support your opinion with reasons and examples.。
重庆市巴蜀中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试卷
高2025届高二(上) 半期考试英语试卷(命题人: 徐薇、孙小涵审题人: 杨静)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I卷(选择题)第一部分听力(共两节, 满分20分)第一节(共5小题: 每小题1分, 满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s wrong with the woman’s foot?A. It’s broken.B. It has a skin disease.C. It got burned by hot oil.2. What was Sparky probably doing?A. Trying on a hat.B. Destroying a hat or a tie.C. Chewing on one of his toys.3. Where does the woman want to go?A. To the office.B. To the library.C. To the dining hall.4. Why did the woman start her business?A. To learn about dogs.B. To help her neighbors.C. To finish a research project for school.5. Where might the speakers be?A. On a bridge.B. At a movie theater.C. In a car.第二节(共15小题: 每小题1分, 满分15分)听下面5 段对话或独白。
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷(附答案)
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷一、阅读理解1、 A AConsidering studying in the US? Concerned about expense? Let's explore strategies for reducing economic pressure.Finding scholarships, as many US institutions offer scholarships to international students. Make use of search engines like Fastweb or for comprehensive scholarship searches. Scholarships can be competitive due to high demand. However, a large number of opportunities exist. Tips for securing scholarships. •Academic excellence: Strong academic performance is highly regarded by universities. •Extracurricular involvement: Participation in sports, music or community service distinguishes applicants. •Seek guidance: Teachers or advisers can offer valuable advice.Alternative cost-reduction measures •On-campus employment: International students can work on campus, providing both income and networking opportunities. •Community colleges: Start studies at a community college, which is often more affordable, before transferring to a university for degree completion. Host family accommodation: Living with a US family can be a cost-effective alternative to university housingFinancial options: leans and aid Loans（贷款）: Some financial institutions loans to international students. Financial aid: Certain universities provide financial assistance to international students.Practical budgeting Home cooking: Preparing meals at home is more economical than dining out. •Second-hand purchases: Choose used books and fumiture to save on expenses •Public transportation: Take buses and trains instead of owning a car for more cost-effective travel.(1) What is an advantage in guaranteeing scholarships?A. A great gift in art.B. Excellent academic performance.C. Active participation in class activities.D. A good command of using search engines.(2) Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Community college fees are relatively high.B. Owning a car is the cheapest way to get around.C. International students have access to financial aid in some universities.D. On-campus accommodation costs much less than living with a host family.(3) Which section of a newper may the text come from?A. Education.B. Economy.C. Transportation.D. Travel.2、 B Are you an "I person" or an "E person"? These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. There are 16 personalities in all, of which "I" and "E" refer to "introverted" and "extroverted", respectively. Even if someone is typically quiet, many online discussions suggest that an "I person" can still act outgoing at times. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an "E" person. According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called "masking". That is hiding your true personality in specific situations. "Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so, " wrote the MasterClass website. Thinking on this, I may actually be the kind of person that these people are discussing. Most times, I just wish to make the atmosphere more interesting and exciting and show people that I'm easy to get along with. But deep down, I mostly enjoy being alone and quiet Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone's personality seems fun. However, I went too far at one time. My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that a "P person" doesn't like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, "You don't seem like a "Pperson'". "Why? " she asked back. "Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do? " It was then that I realized that I'd taken the result too seriously. The MBTI personality test may show something you don't know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. And that's all it is-for fun. Knowing someone's MBTI result doesn't mean you really know this person.(1) An “I person" tends to ___.A. reflect on problems aloneB. enjoy gatherings with friendsC. be active in social situationsD. try to chat with complete strangers(2) Why does an "I person" act like an "E person" sometimes?A. Because he/she wants to be like others.B. Because he/she needs a sense of belonging.C. Because he/she dislikes to embarrass others.D. Because he/she is actually an "person" deep inside.(3) What does the writer mean by saying "I went too far" in paragraph 5?A. She pushed her sister too much.B. She failed to help her sister follow her plan.C. She believed blindly the result of the personality test.D. She discouraged her sister to make a detailed travel plan.(4) What does the writer think about the MBTI?A. It is supposed to be strictly followed.B. It tells you everything about your personality.C. It's an interesting way to start a chat with a stranger.D. It's a reliable approach to telling what type of people a person belongs to.3、 C When opening certain mobile apps, users often find disruptive （有干扰性的） open-app advertisements that impact their experience. Open-app advertisements are advertisements that appear in between contents or during transition screens, such as when an app is loading the next page. Some ofthese advertisements can redirect users to another app if the phone is shaken, causing a lot of frustration for consumers. These open-app advertisements function as gateways and become more common during online shopping festivals, redirecting users to shopping platforms such as Taobao and JD. Most smartphones have a gyroscope sensor （陀螺仪传感器） to detect shaking, leading to unintentional redirection. Many users not only find it annoying to find themselves on an advertisements page, but also have trouble disabling the gyroscope feature since sometimes their phones lack the choice to do so to avoid this issue. In response, authorities have introduced detailed regulations on shaking advertisements gateways. A regulation published in December 2022 outlines specific rules for the design of "shake-to-open" advertisements. It says that these advertisements can only be "clicked through" if the phone's rotation angle exceeds 35 degrees, with an action time longer than three seconds. Additionally, in February, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized that pop-up or open-app advertisements should not disrupt users' experiences. A regulation introduced in May states that advertisements must include a clear button for users to close them. Government enforcement of these regulations presents challenges, as the number of apps and developers is great. However, this should not be an exeuse for internet platforms to break the rules, as this behavior causes far more harm than good. A survey by the Jiangsu Consumer Council showed that over 90 percent of users strongly dislike open-app advertisements, feeling that their rights are being threatened. While these advertisements might lead to more clicks, the fact is that the advertisements may harm the credibility of the platforms that the advertisements lead to and weaken the users' willingness to use the platforms. Platforms can achieve a mutually beneficial （互惠互利） solution only if they respect users' choices and provide suitable advertisements that users are wiling to accept.(1) What does the first paragraph mainly talk about concerning open-app ads?A. The benefits of open-app ads for online shopping platforms.B. The lack of regulations governing traditional advertising methods.C. The effectiveness of open-app ads in increasing users' engagement.D. The negative impact of disruptive open-app ads on users' experience.(2) What was regulated in December 2022 about "shake-to-open" ads?A. They can be clicked through without any restrictions.B. They can only be clicked through on certain conditions.C. They should have a clear button for users to close them.D. They should appear for only three seconds on the screen.(3) How can platforms reach a win-win solution as mentioned in the last paragraph?A. By ignoring users' choices.B. By respecting users' preferences.C. By presenting more irrelevant ads.D. By flooding users with more profitable ads.(4) What is the best title of the passage?A. The Preferences of Shopping Platforms.B. The Challenges of Online Shopping Festivals.C. The Role of Advertisements in Improving Users' Experience.D. The Battle against Disruptive Advertisements on Mobile Apps.4、D Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, 创伤后应激障碍) is a mental disorder that develops among people who have experienced or observed traumatic things such as wars, disasters or other violent events. At the heart of PTSD is a memory that can not be controlled. It can affect the everyday lives of its sufferers in forms such as flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety. A new study done by researchers from Yale University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City suggests that patients with PTSD process their traumatic memories differently than regular memories. The researchers did brain scans of 28 PTSD patients. They asked the patients to listen to recorded narrations of their own memories. Some of the recorded memories were neutral, some were simply "sad", and some were traumatic. They found that when the patients listened to the "sad" memories, the hippocampus （海马体）, which is responsible for forming memories, was activated. But when they listened to the traumatic memories, a different area, called the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC, 后扣带回皮质), was engaged The PCC is not a memory region. Instead, it regulates internal experiences, such as daydreaming. The more severe PTSD symptoms are, the more active the PCC is. "The brain doesn't look like it is in a state of memory, it looks like it is in a state of present experience, " Daniela Schiller, one of the authors of the study, told The New York Times. That means people with PTSD feel as though they're experiencing the traumatic event again in the present moment, rather than thinking back on it like a typical memory. The new finding might hold hope for new PTSD therapies （治疗）. Future therapies are expected to focus on helping PTSD patients returm their traumatic memories to the hippocampus so that they can treat them as regular and non-disruptive （非破坏性的） memories. Changing the ways of thinking could help the brain reduce the feeling of immediate threat caused by trauma, according to llan Harpaz-Rotem, one of the paper's authors.(1) What does the underlined word "flashbacks" in paragraph I mean?A. Rapid movements of eyes.B. Loud sound in the distance.C. Repeated upsetting memories.D. Bright lights suddenly appearing.(2) How do people with PTSD recall traumatic events according to Daniela Schiller?A. They treat them as regular memories.B. They can easily control these memories.C. They struggle to remember traumatic events clearly.D. They vividly relive traumatic events as if they are happening at present.(3) What is the author's attitude towards the new finding?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Unclear.D. Doubtful.(4) What is the purpose of the passage?A. To analyze the reasons for traumatic events.B. To inform readers of the symptoms of PTSD patients.C. To advocate patients' participation in future therapies.D. To present a research finding and its potential application.二、七选五5、 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
天津市第一中学2024_2025学年高二英语上学期期中试题
天津市第一中学2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分为第I 卷（选择题）、第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 100 分，考试用时90 分钟。
第I 卷 1 至 5 页，第 II 卷 6 页。
考生务必将答案涂写规定的位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺当!I 卷 (满分 70 分)I.听力理解（共 20 小题，每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）第一节听下面 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the man go to London to do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Go sightseeing.C. Visit someone.2.What’s wrong with the man’s alarm clock?A. It doesn’t work well.B. It tells wrong time.C. It rings all the time.3.What’s the man’s nationality?A. Canadian.B. British.C. American.4.What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.5.What is the man going to do first after school today?A. Play basketball.B. Study at the library.C. Go home.其次节听下面 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6~7 题。
6.What can we know about Peter?A.He has just got married.B.He met his girlfriend unexpectedly.C.He has returned home from abroad.7.What will the man go to Pairs for?A. Business.B. Sightseeing.C. Honeymoon. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8~10 题。
2023-2024学年山西省运城市高二上学期期中联考英语试卷
2023-2024学年山西省运城市高二上学期期中联考英语试卷1. What will the man do tomorrow?A．Show up in a mask party. B．Get married to thewoman. C．Attend a wedding ceremony.2. How is the woman feeling at the moment?A．Angry. B．Starved. C．Relaxed.3. What troubles the woman?A．Her recent sickness. B．Her bad sleep. C．Her dog’s misbehavior.4. When will the man have a conference?A．At 8: 30. B．At 9: 00. C．At 9: 30.5. What will the speakers do tomorrow night?A．Revise a paper. B．See a film. C．Drink tea.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The man’s lab report.B．The volunteer work. C．The woman’s dream. 7. What day is it today?A．Friday. B．Saturday. C．Wednesday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman think the man is thoughtful?A．Because he has prepared a remarkable board.B．Because he will pick up all the foreign students.C．Because he has arranged many kinds of activities.9. How will the two speakers get to the airport?A．By car. B．By subway. C．By bus.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
福建省漳州市2022-2023学年高二上学期期中英语试题
福建省漳州市2022-2023学年高二上学期期中英语试题一、听力选择题1．Which animal is in the field?A．A sheep.B．A cow.C．A horse.2．What kind of person is Richard?A．A troublemaker.B．A helpful person.C．A selfish person. 3．How long has the man had the car?A．For two months.B．For three months.C．For four months. 4．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Classmates.B．Colleagues.C．Brother and sister. 5．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At a ticket office.B．In a bank.C．On a train.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What did the man do before he met the woman?A．He looked for his phone.B．He focused on his work.C．He had a drink. 7．What does the woman think of the man’s words?A．Rude.B．Serious.C．Unbelievable.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A family story.B．A garden.C．A travel plan. 9．Where are the trees by the house from?A．Australia.B．America.C．New Zealand.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
四川省成都市蓉城名校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中联考英语试卷(含答案)
四川省成都市蓉城名校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中联考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、听力题1、What will Joe probably do before skiing next time?A. Take a training course.B. Wear better equipment.C. Do warm-up exercise.2、Where does the conversation take place?A. At a library.B. At a police station.C. At a bank.3、What does the man need to do with the tall green plant?A. Give enough sunlight.B. Water it every two weeks.C. Keep it away from the window.4、What does the man think of Slow TV?A. It’s boring.B. It’s inspiring.C. It’s relaxing.5、Why did the woman fail to see the match?A. She got the flu.B. She had to work.C. She visited her sick workmate.听下面一段对话，回答下列各个小题。
6、What do we know about Michael?A. He will leave in six months.B. He always gets to the office early.C. He often helps workmates with work.7、What does the woman suggest doing tomorrow?A. Giving Michael a call.B. Going to Michael’s office.C. Inviting Michael to lunch.听下面一段对话，回答下列各个小题。
山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试卷(含答案)
山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Europe has numerous islands where you can get closer to nature. Here are some of the best for getting away from the crowds.Schiermonnikoog, the NetherlandsSchier is primarily a national park, covered in forests and with some of Europe’s most untouched beaches. Only residents are allowed to drive cars on the island, which you can get to by taking a 45-minute ferry (渡轮). Once there, visitors can hunt for beautiful and specially-shaped stones washed ashore on the island’s wide white beaches, go diving or take surfing lessons along natural sandbanks.Flores, PortugalFlores Island in the westernmost stretches of the Azores is a nature lover’s dream. Deep blue lakes, vivid green valleys and boiling hot springs are among the otherworldly sights on the 55-square-mile volcanic island home to 3, 400 people, where you can arrive via flights from other Azorean islands.Naustholmen, NorwayVisitors can take ferries to reach this private island owned by Norwegian adventurer Randi Skaug, the first Norwegian woman to climb Mount Everest. Naustholmen guests spend their days going boating or hiking to the top of the Lofoten Islands for sunset views. They can also simply do nothing at all, surrounded by the silence and beauty of this remote place.Skyros, GreeceFor a more isolated (隔绝) experience, set your sights to the island of Skyros. One of 24 islands in the Sporades chain in the northwest Aegean Sea, Skyros is reached via flights from mainland Greece as well as by ferry from the mainland and other nearby Greek islands. With the exception of Skyros’ famous carnival (狂欢节) which puts the island into nonstop party mode —it’s a perfect place for swimmers to regis ter for a surfing class.1．What do Schiermonnikoog and Skyros have in common?A. They both have a national park.B. They both offer surfing lessons.C. They both give free ferry service.D. They both throw attractive parties.2．What can a tourist do in Naustholmen?A. Take a rowing-boat race.B. Climb the volcanic island.C. Enjoy the beautiful sunset.D. Pick up unique beach stones.3．Which destination suits tourists interested in hot springs?A. Skyros.B. Naustholmen.C. Flores.D. Schiermonnikoog.Lufinha has crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat powered only by the sun and wind. He used kites to move the boat and solar power to use lights and equipment on the boat. He expects his trip will earn him a Guinness World Record for Fastest Solo Atlantic Crossing by Kite Boat. He also hopes to help people understand the need to protect the oceans.The kite-powered boat reached top speeds of over 30 kilometers per hour. Lufinha traveled 6,400 kilometers in 25 days. The 38-year-old set out from Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal on November 3, 2022, and arrived in Martinique on December 20, Lufinha was not at sea for all that time, however. He made a planned stop at the Canary Islands on November 8. But he had to stay longer than planned because of the powerful storm and he remained there until November 30.Lufinha made the crossing completely alone in a 7.2-meter-long and 5.6-meter-wide trimaran, a boat which has three long, thin parts, with a small room for sleeping and shelter. Lufinha used a hand pump (抽水机) to produce water for drinking and cooking. He said, “I have two such water makers, which I can pump and every hour I can make around four liters of water.” The water pump has a special filter (过滤器) to remove salt from the sea water. Lufinha used the water to add to dried food he carried with him on the boat.He called his trip “a big learning experience”. It was a big test of his adaptability. He learned most of all to look at his problems relatively. He had so many problems all of the time, such as kites getting torn and kites exploding (爆炸). And the only way not to suffer was to think, “It could be worse.” He said his way of thinking during the difficult crossing helped him get through it hour by hour, day by day, week by week until he finished this Atlantic crossing.4．What’s one of the purposes of Lufinha’s trip?A. To set a new world record.B. To map out a new sailing route.C. To check his boat’s performance.D. To collect money for the local charity.5．Why did Lufinha stay longer than expected at the Canary Islands?A. His boat broke down halfway.B. He took the wrong sailing direction.C. His water pumps required replacing.D. He was overtaken by terrible weather.6．What was Lufinha’s biggest gain from the trip?A. He developed his own independence.B. He discovered how to obtain drinkable water.C. He learned to view problems more positively.D. He mastered more advanced sailing techniques.7．Which of the following can best describe Lufinha?A. Strict and honest.B. Calm and curious.C. Determined and brave.D. Outgoing and generous.A recent report from UNESCO warns that using technology in classes may not help as much as many people believe. The report suggests that technology should be used less in schools, and that smartphones should be barred from classrooms.The goal of the new report was to improve how technology is applied to education. “Instead of being the focus, technology should support learning. Too much attention on technology in education usually comes at a high cost,” the report says.Over the last 20 years, technology has been used more and more in schools. These days, it’s n ormal for students in many places to look up information on the internet rather than using books. But the report points out that around 500 million students from poor areas were unable to take part in online classes. That’s one example of what UNESCO says is a larger problem —the advantages of technology aren’t evenly shared. People and countries with less money are often left out.UNESCO admits that technology can help in many ways. It can allow students to learn in more interesting ways; it can help teachers explain difficult ideas; it can also help students who have special needs. But UNESCO says technology can also take the students’ attentionlearning. One study that was carried out in 14 countries showed that even just having a smartphone nearby can be distracting. Even so, UNESCO says that less than 25% of the world’s countries bar the use of phones in schools.The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work closely with teachers. Working with other classmates also helps students learn. UNESCO says that most schools should spend more money on things like books, classrooms and teachers.8．What does the text intend to tell us?A. Technologies can be double-edged.B. Education holds the key to development.C. The role of technologies is irreplaceable.D. School education encounters much resistance.9．What is discussed in paragraph 3 about technology in education?A. Safety concern.B. Wide application.C. Unreasonable management.D. Unbalanced availability.10．What does the underlined phrase “interfere with” mean in paragraph 4?A. Monitor.B. Disturb.C. Contribute to.D. Keep up.11．Where is the text most likely from?A. A business report.B. A research plan.C. A project handbook.D. A science magazine.Imagine taking a flying taxi to the airport, or crossing crowded city streets at rush hour, getting where you want to go far faster than you could in a car. Believe it or not, you might be able to do these things in an electric air taxi sooner than you think.An air taxi is a small aircraft—something like a mix between a helicopter(直升飞机) and a drone(无人机)—that can carry people from place to place. Air taxis don’t need a long runway like planes do. They can go straight up and down, like a helicopter.A company called Joby has been making and testing flying taxis since 2017. By 2025, Joby hopes to start carrying passengers for money. They’ve teamed up with Delta Air Lines to create a program to fly people from their homes to the airport. Joby also expects their air taxis to provide a ride-sharing service. Just like you might order a car to pick you up, you could use an app to order an air taxi. Joby’s air taxis will be flown by a pilot, and can ca rry four other passengers. They can fly as fast as 200 KPH and go around 100 miles before the electric batteries need to be recharged.Joby claims their taxis are both quieter and cheaper than helicopters. The company expects to charge about $3 a mile at first. But over time, they hope to bring the price down to less than $1 per mile.Exciting as the idea of flying taxis is, some people have concerns about them. The taxis may be quieter than helicopters, but they’ll still add noise and traffic to our skie s and endanger public safety when passengers are flying through the air.Still, it seems likely that air taxis will be part of the future of travel. The U.S. government says, “We could see air taxis in the skies by 2024 or 2025.”12．What are the main features of the air taxi?A. Traditional and expensive.B. Convenient and economical.C. Advanced but space-taking.D. Safe but energy-consuming.13．Why are helicopters mentioned in the text?A. To give a guess.B. To present an argument.C. To make a comparison.D. To introduce a phenomenon.14．What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us concerning the flying taxi?A. Its market risks.B. Its promising future.C. Its wide recognition.D. Its possible weaknesses.15．What can be the best title for the text?A. Flying Taxis Are Starting to Take OffB. Joby Has Already Mass-produced Air TaxisC. A Solution Is Used to Solve Traffic ProblemsD. America Has Improved Ride-sharing Services二、七选五16．We all want to be successful. ①_______We tend to focus directly on the end goals, failing to realize our big goals are not going to happen overnight. This is why celebrating small wins is so important in giving is motivation (动力) to push through difficulties and move forward. Then how to celebrate small wins?Break large goals down into small goals. When faced with a large goal, our minds can slip into the habit of delay. Small goals can help avoid this. ②_______Instead, make sure you create small, achievable goals that will allow you to see your progress more clearly. These small successes will help you feel good with each little step.Reward (犒劳) yourself. ③_______It could be anything from treating yourself to your favorite coffee or even taking a trip somewhere. Having something to look forward to trains the brain into creating motivation, which can speed up your pace of success.Don’t pressure yourself. Putting strict deadlines (截止日期) on your goals can lead to possible feelings of failure, even when there are small victories along the way. ④_______ This will increase your happiness and motivation as you celebrate small wins.Track your progress. Sometimes, we can give up because we are unaware of how close we are to success and forget how much we’ve done. Then why not keep a record? It will remind you how far you’ve come in achieving your goal. ⑤_______In short, small wins make huge successes. Celebrating small wins will make long-term goals easier to achieve in the long run.A. Be flexible with your time limits.B. Small wins can actually be easy to ignore.C. So don’t expe ct to realize your big dream instantly.D. The negative feelings may slow down your success.E. Do what you enjoy the most each time you complete a step.F. But along the journey to success, we can feel discouraged sometimes.G. Besides, seeing all the small wins written down can be a reward in itself.三、完形填空（15空）At nine years old, Klynn found her first hero — a local police officer making the daily rounds in her neighborhood. She kept track of what time he would pass by and would sit byfor her younger brother in a neighborhood where crimes (犯罪) often occurred. She didmalnutrition (营养不良).Later, Klynn moved away before being able to thank the man who had ensured her20 years later, Klynn managed to find Jeff, the officer, online. Upon seeing her childhoodabout whom he had been concerned all the years. And what touched him most was that hehero one day!17．A. crying B. waiting C. applauding D. listening18．A. nervously B. secretly C. excitedly D. confidently19．A. interaction B. encounter C. response D. conversation20．A. easy B. familiar C. special D. unforgettable21．A. blame B. trouble C. action D. responsibility22．A. freedom B. benefit C. health D. popularity23．A. challenge B. routine C. choice D. memory24．A. devoted B. polite C. generous D. attached25．A. show up B. come back C. drop in D. call out26．A. managing B. struggling C. expecting D. hesitating27．A. rushed B. led C. forced D. admitted28．A. happiness B. right C. safety D. survival29．A. recognized B. ignored C. contacted D. forgot30．A. compared B. reunited C. matched D. engaged31．A. designer B. adviser C. inspiration D. assistant四、短文填空32．For the past twenty years, Chen Huili, a cultural heritage monitor and guide, has devoted herself to①_________ (protect) the carvings of the Yuanjue Cave, part of the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, ②_________ were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.While showing visitors around, Chen became painfully aware of the serious damage to the cave③_________ (cause) by the passage of time. The flat-roofed cave lacked something to support its weight. As a result, the ceiling (顶部) was coming off in pieces, posing a great threat to the priceless carvings. With related knowledge and great eagerness④_________ (save) the sculptures, Chen joined the protection center.⑤_________time went by, Chen’s experience grew and eventually she developed her unique approach to protecting cultural heritage. She⑥_________ (involve) in a number of major projects so far, including the eight-year restoration of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara (千手观音). And with her team’s hard efforts,⑦_________ (effect) measures such as hydraulic iron frames (液压铁架) have now⑧_________ (successful) been introduced to support the roof of the Yuanjue Cave.⑨_________her remarkable achievements, Chen remains unsatisfied. In her opinion, it’s highly necessary to improve the role of technology in cultural heritage protection and totrain young talent for this field. For Chen, Yuanjue Cave will remain a focus and she believes there will be many fruitful⑩_________ (discovery) further down the line.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，在英国某中学做交换生。
重庆市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业质量联合调研抽测英语试卷(含答案)
重庆市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业质量联合调研抽测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解The Maldives guarantees the whitest sand beaches and an unforgettable underwater world. Here are places that you can visit here.Patina Maldives, Fari IslandsThe Fari Islands sit in the northeast of the North Male Atoll, a 45-minute speed boat ride or a 15-minute seaplane flight from Elana International Airport.Unlike most of the other places on this list, Patina recently opened so you can check in rig ht now if you’re in need of an urgent escape.Avani+ Fares Maldives ResortJust a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, the Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort sits on an island surrounded by a lagoon in the west of the resort.Unique and remarkable biodiversity can be found in its coral reefs, sea grass beds and mangroves. Watch out for hawksbill turtles, rays and friendly reef sharks.Villa HavenIf you’re a deep-sea diver, this place will provide a luxurious base as you explore the resort’s many experiences.Their botanical gardens produce coconuts, tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that will all be served up in Villa Haven’s restaurants, while sustainable local materials are also being used in the construction of the resort.Conrad Maldives RangaliThe twin-island property boasts some firsts including the world’s first ever undersea restaurant and first underwater bedroom.To mark the resort’s anniversary, 50 over-water villas have been revitalized, as have three restaurants and bars. Brand new additions include an adults-only gym, Majaa Explorers Hub and restaurants and the Furaavaru Teens Club.1、If you are interested in sea animals like turtles, which place can you visit?A. Villa Haven.B. Conrad Maldives Rangali.C. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.D. Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.2、What can you do in Villa Haven?A. Have dinner in the undersea restaurant.B. Admire the botanical gardens.C. Go on a speed boat tour.D. Work out in the gym.3、What can we know from the passage?A. Both snorkeling and scuba diving are available in Villa Haven.B. The Fari Islands are a 15-minute seaplane flight from the mainland.C. Conrad Maldives Rangali is equipped with the undersea restaurant.D. Sustainable materials are used in the building of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.Last year, Abraham Olagbegi got the news that he got a disease and needed a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植). About a year later, the 13-year-old boy got much better news: His transplant was successful, and he could join Make-A-Wish, an organization that helps fulfill (完成) wishes of children with serious illnesses.That was when Abraham shared an idea with his mom. “I remember when we were coming home after seeing his doctor, he said, ‘Mom, I thought about it, and I really want to feed the homeless,’ ” said Abraham’s mom, Miriam Olagbegi. “I said, ‘Are you sure, Abraham? You could do a lot... You’re sure you don’t want to play video games?’ ”However, Abraham was uninterested in the PlayStation. Instead, in September, Make-A-Wish helped Abraham organize a day to hand out free food in Jackson, Mississippi — the food and supplies were donated by local businesses. They were able to feed around 80 people that day.“When the homeless people get the plate, some of them would come back and sing to us and thank us,” he said. “And it just really feels good. It warms our hearts. My parents always taught us that it’s a blessing (好事) to be a blessing.”Abraham’s efforts are not over just yet —Make-A-Wish will help Abraham feed the homeless on the third Saturday of every month for a year. This will last through Aug. 2022, but Abraham already plans to keep it going much longer than that by starting the organization “Abraham’s Table”.“We’re just very excited to be able to continue on this attempt,” Abraham’s mom said. “If I was out there on the streets, I would want somebody to think of me and to do something special for me. So, that’s what I try to teach my kids and we just try to pay it forward, by doing what we were raised to do.”4、Why did Abraham’s mom ask him the questions in paragraph 2?A. She noticed his hesitation.B. She was worried about his illness.C. She doubted whether he was serious.D. She hoped he could give up his old habit.5、What do Abraham’s words in paragraph 4 show?A. He is happy to help others.B. He realized his mom was right.C. He is thankful for others’ support.D. He felt sure he had fully recovered.6、What is Abraham’s plan?A. To volunteer for charities as usual.B. To start a restaurant for the homeless.C. To continue giving the homeless food.D. To find public support for “Abraham’s Table”.7、Which of the following can best describe Abraham’s mom?A. Fearless and humorous.B. Strong-willed and calm.C. Hard-working and independent.D. Understanding and responsible.When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to experience it firsthand.Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同龄人) review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I had done something that I thought was nearly impossible — it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking, but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going. It creates a sense of community since we are all working towards a similar goal.As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life,and I cannot see myself going back to a normal classroom.8、What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?A. He was unwilling to attend it.B. He was excited to take part in it.C. He was astonished to hear about it.D. He was unhappy to withdraw from it.9、How did the poetry project benefit the author?A. It boosted his confidence.B. It developed his sense of humor.C. It reminded him to be independent.D. It taught him how to organize activities.10、What can be inferred about Summit Learning?A. It proves the limits of one’s abilities.B. It teaches poetry in a normal classroom.C. It transforms the traditional way of learning.D. It promotes diversity of classroom objectives.11、How does the author find Summit Learning now?A. Demanding.B. Admirable.C. Upsetting.D. Conventional.Mouse embryos (胚胎) have been cultured (培养) on the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in understanding reproduction in space. Led by Teruhiko Wakayama from the University of Yamanashi in Japan, this experiment studied the possible safety of human pregnancy (怀孕) during long space journeys, such as a trip to Mars that lasts more than six months. Wakayama emphasized the importance of this research, saying, “We are conducting research to ensure we will be able to safely have children if that time comes.”The experiment began on Earth, where early two-cell stage embryos from pregnant mice were taken out, frozen, and sent to the ISS on a SpaceX rocket. Astronauts on the ISS then warmed up and cultured the embryos for four days using devices specially designed for this task. Afterward, the embryos were kept and returned to Earth. The four-day growth period was chosen as embryos can only survive for this length outside a uterus, according to Wakayama.Upon their return, the embryos were examined to check the impact of space’s unique conditions, such as higher radiation (辐射) levels and microgravity (微重力). The results were promising; the embryos showed no DNA damage from radiation and showed normal structural development, including the crucial change into two cell groups necessary for forming the fetus and placenta. Wakayama found these results significant, as it was previously believed that microgravity might prevent the embryo’s ability to separate intothese separate cell types.While these findings are promising, further research is needed to fully understand space reproduction. Wakayama referred to a previous study involving pregnant rats in space, which resulted in the birth of typical-weight rats, suggesting normal development. The team now aims to further study the health of embryos exposed to space conditions and plans to test whether mouse embryos sent to the ISS can develop into healthy young after returning to Earth.12、What was the main purpose of sending mouse embryos to the ISS?A. To test the possibility of embryos in space.B. To study the effects of radiation on DNA.C. To culture embryos using specific devices.D. To observe the growth of pregnant mice.13、The mouse embryos showed after being cultured on the ISS.A. DNA damage from radiationB. failed separation into cell groupsC. adjustment to microgravityD. normal growth14、Why does the passage mention a previous rat study in paragraph 4?A. To provide supporting evidence for the resultsB. To describe the conditions for raising ratsC. To recommend a new research methodD. To introduce an unsuccessful experiment15、What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Space Mice: A Genetic RevolutionB. Pregnancy in Space: A Mouse Embryo StudyC. Mars Trip: Embryo ChallengesD. Mouse Embryos: Freezing Techniques二、七选五16、For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to make a beeline for (直奔) tourist sights. For me, I find lots of joy in grocery (食品杂货店) shopping on holiday.As a vegetarian (素食主义者) , finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. ① The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found themost delicious chocolate-filled cakes, a product I would struggle to find even in the UK. ②I was so delighted that I could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.③ Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission wheneverI visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub (食品盒) and only in the cafeteria section. ④ That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. ⑤A. I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.B. The challenge of finding food is interesting, too.C. So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.D. Grocery shopping was a vital part of the holiday experience.E. It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.F. Com pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.G. By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.三、完形填空（15空）celebrations that I didn’t mind. They are a bunch of young, single guys and I would have felt out of place.day to “warn” us of the upcoming event and said it would be over at about 11 p. m. That wasin all my years of being a neighbor!And it really worked in their favor. My husband and I were so friendly that even whenlife.17、A. located B. explored C. challenged D. invited18、A. trapped B. impressed C. annoyed D. embarrassed19、A. later B. closer C. earlier D. further20、A. shocking B. frightening C. puzzling D. amazing21、A. cell number B. room number C. account number D. car number22、A. anxiously B. politely C. regularly D. obviously23、A. imagination B. consideration C. recognition D. organization24、A. promised B. supplied C. designed D. compared25、A. stress B. anxiety C. worry D. anger26、A. respond B. adapt C. contribute D. apply27、A. figure B. succeed C. matter D. access28、A. sleep B. maintain C. travel D. relax29、A. noticed B. delivered C. explored D. proved30、A. surrounding B. respect C. curiosity D. distance31、A. strategy B. apology C. communication D. inspiration四、短文填空32、For thousands of years, people have told fables (寓言) in ① attempt to teach a lesson or to pass on wisdom. Fables were part of the oral tradition of many early cultures with the well-known Aesop’s fables ② (date) to the sixth century, B. C. Yet, the form of the fable still has values today, as Rachel Carson says in “A Fable for Tomorrow.”Carson uses a simple, direct style common to fable. In fact, her style, as well as tone (口吻), seemingly ③(satisfy) the children. “There was once a town in the heart of America, where all life seemed ④ (enjoy) peaceful co-existence with is surroundings.” Her fable begins, with some familiar words ⑤ (adapt) from many age-old fables. Behind the simple style, however, is a serious message intended for everyone.Different from traditional ⑥(approach), Carson’s story ends with an accusation instead of a moral. She reminds people ⑦ the environmental dangers facing society,and she delivers the lesson ⑧ people must take responsibility for saving their environment.The themes of traditional fables often deal with simple truths about everyday life. However, Cason’s theme is a more weighty warning about environmental destruction. ⑨is likely that a simple lyric form that has been passed down through the ages can still be ⑩(benefit) today to draw attention to important truths.五、书面表达33、假如你是李华，2024年哈尔滨国际冰雪节(Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival)组委会面向全国高中生招募志愿者，你希望成为志愿者，请向组委会写一封申请信，内容如下：1. 个人特长(英语能力，性格等)；2. 对志愿者工作的理解；3. 希望获准。
天津市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含解析
天津市2023~2024学年度第一学期高二年级期中检测试卷(2023.11)英语（答案在最后）第I卷选择题一、听力第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)1.Where does the woman find the match?A.Beside the telephone.B.In the desk drawer.C.On the kitchen table.2.What is Tina Marks doing?A.Having a meeting.B.Making a phone call.C.Lining up.3.When will the lecture be given?A.On June10th.B.On June11th.C.On June18th.4.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.A rainforest.B.A report.C.A book party.5.Why doesn’t the man want to go to the beach?A.He can’t bear the hot weather.B.He has no interest in the beach.C.He is waiting for the football match.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6.When will the race be held?A.This afternoon.B.Tomorrow morning.C.Tomorrow afternoon.7.What might the weather be like on the weekend?A.Rainy.B.Sunny.C.Cloudy.8.What does Mike probably do?A.A news reporter.B.A weatherman.C.A sports reporter.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
武清期中考试卷英语高二
一、选择题（每题2分，共40分）1. My mother always tells me that _______ hard work pays off in the end.A. the harderB. harderC. the hardestD. the most hard2. _______ is your favorite color, red or blue?A. WhatB. WhichC. WhoD. Whose3. If I _______ a chance to travel around the world, I would love to go to Japan.A. hadB. haveC. have hadD. will have4. _______ the weather is, we will go to the park.A. No matterB. No matter whatC. No matter howD. No matter why5. I _______ my phone when I was driving, and it was a dangerous thing to do.B. didn't lookC. didn't noticeD. didn't watch6. She _______ her homework yesterday, so she had to stay up late to finish it.A. didn't finishB. doesn't finishC. didn't have finishedD. didn't having finished7. The teacher said that _______ students who passed the exam would receive a reward.A. theB. aC. anD. some8. _______ you come to my birthday party, I will be very happy.A. IfB. WhetherC. BecauseD. Since9. He _______ English for ten years, but he still can't speak it fluently.A. has studiedC. studiedD. will study10. _______ I arrived at the airport, the plane had already taken off.A. WhenB. WhileC. AsD. Until二、完形填空（每题2分，共20分）Modern technology has brought many changes to our lives. _______1______ communication, we can talk to our friends _______2______ the world in real time. _______3______ the Internet, we can access a vast amount of information _______4______ our fingertips. However, with these benefits come _______5______.The biggest problem is _______6______ of information. With so much information available, it can be difficult to _______7______ what is_______8______ and what is not. This can lead to _______9______ and confusion.Another issue is _______10______ privacy. Many people are concerned about the amount of personal information that is shared online. This can lead to identity theft and other problems.Despite these challenges, it is important to recognize the positive aspects of modern technology. It has the potential to _______11______ our lives in many ways. We just need to use it responsibly.1. A. Because ofB. WithC. AlthoughD. In order to2. A. fromB. withC. toD. for3. A. Because ofB. WithC. AlthoughD. In order to4. A. atB. onC. inD. by5. A. advantagesB. disadvantagesC. possibilitiesD. opportunities6. A. the amountB. a lotC. muchD. many7. A. knowB. understandC. findD. recognize8. A. trueB. falseC. realD. correct9. A. stressB. confusionC. anxietyD. frustration10. A. protection ofB. the loss ofC. the issue ofD. the concern for11. A. improveB. changeC. enrichD. simplify三、阅读理解（每题2分，共20分）Passage 1In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the impact of social media on young people. Many experts argue that social media can have a negative effect on mental health, especially for teenagers.One study found that excessive use of social media can lead to increased feelings of loneliness and depression. This is because social media can create unrealistic expectations and comparisons with others. For example, teenagers often see posts about their peers' perfect lives, which can make them feel inadequate.Another issue is cyberbullying, which is a major problem on social media platforms. Cyberbullying can lead to severe emotional distress and even suicidal thoughts.Despite these concerns, some experts believe that social media can also have positive effects. For example, it can provide a platform for social activism and a way for people to connect with others who share their interests.Questions:1. What is the main concern expressed in the passage?2. According to the passage, what is one of the negative effects ofsocial media on young people?3. What is another problem mentioned in the passage related to social media?四、写作（25分）Write an essay on the topic "The Importance of Environmental Protection." Your essay should include the following points:- The current state of the environment and the challenges it faces.- The impact of environmental degradation on human health and well-being.- The role of individuals, governments, and organizations in protecting the environment.- Your own views on how we can contribute to environmental protection.（注：以上试卷仅供参考，具体题目和内容可能因实际情况而有所不同。
洛阳市2023—2024学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷含答案解析
洛阳市2023—2024学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷一、短对话(共5 分)1.What is the woman’s presentation about?A.Watches.B.Channels.C.Animals.【答案】C【原文】W: Hi, Bob. Can I switch to another channel? I need to make a presentation on animals in the English class tomorrow.M: Of course! Go ahead.2.What is the woman doing?A.Preparing a party.B.Planting some trees.C.Making a cake.【答案】A【原文】M: All right, Sara, I know you’re planning something big for my birthday. Could you tell me just what you have in your mind?W: I’m afraid I can’t. It’s supposed to be a surprise.3.Where are the speakers?A.In a school.B.At a shop.C.At a restaurant.【答案】B【原文】M: Good morning. How can I help you, madam?W: Yesterday I took this dress for my daughter here, but it’s a bit small. Can I change a larger one? M: Let me check. Yes, there is a larger one.4.How is the man’s flat?A.Expensive.B.Big.C.North-facing.【答案】B【原文】W: Kevin, how is your new flat?M: It’s great, large and south-facing. And the rent is $345 a month with the property management fee and Internet included.W: Wow! That’s a wonderful price.5.What was the man’s major in the past?A.BusinessB.Management.C.Science.【答案】A【原文】W: John, I heard you have changed your major. Is that true?M: Yes. After studying Business for half a year, I found I didn’t really like it.W: So what are you studying now?M: Wild Life Science.二、长对话(共11 分)听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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2017-2018学年高二下学期期中考试试卷英语（命题范围：选修七，选修八）全卷满分120分，考试用时100分钟。
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AFour Wild Animal Species Were EndangeredMaybe you can still see them at the zoo. But that doesn’t mean they’re doing alright in the wild.TigersAll six tiger species are endangered, with Sumatran tigers and South China tigers at a seriously endangered status. The main reasons for their population decline are illegal hunting and destroyed habitats(栖息地), as humans clear forests to gather timber（木材）and build roadways. Only about 3890 tigers presently live in the wild.Ground squirrelsThat’s right, even squirrels are endangered, specifically the San Joaquin ground squirrel. Native to California, USA, these guys have been disappearing since 1979 on account of the construction and human development going through their habitat. Their total population is unknown, but it could be anywhere between 124000 and 413000.GiraffesThe International Union for the Conservation of Nature recently put giraffes at a vulnerable(脆弱的) status, the level just before endangered. The giraffe population has declined 40 percent in the last 30 years, primarily due to loss of habitat and illegal hunting. Some giraffes are killed just for their tails, which are considered status symbols in Africa.Asian elephantsThe main threat to Asian elephants, one of the most intelligent animals, is their shrinking habitat. As the human population grows, people invade their land to build roads and railway tracks. Elephants in Myanmar are at an especially high risk for being captured and traded or used illegally in the tourist industry. Fewer than 50000 are left on the entire continent.21. What is the total popula tion of tigers living in the wild?A. Around 3890.B. 50000.C. 124000.D. 413000.22．Which of the following is considered one of the most intelligent animals?A. Tigers.B. Giraffes.C. Ground squirrels.D. Asian elephants.23．What is the common threat to the four wild animals?A. Illegal hunting.B. Disturbed habitat.C. Developing tourism.D. Unnecessary construction.BOne evening last summer, when I asked my 14-year-old son, Ray, for help with dinner, his response shocked me. “What’s a colander (漏勺)?” he asked.I could only blame myself. In the family, nobody else helped me in the kitchen. But that night, as I explained with a touch of panic that a colander is the thing with holes in it, Iwondered what else I hadn’t prepared Ray for.As parents, while we fo cus on our sons’ confidence and character, we perhaps don’t always consider that we are also raising someone’s future roommates, boyfriends, husbands, or fathers. I wanted to know that I’d raised a boy who would never ask the woman in his life, “What’s for dinner?” So I came up with a plan: I would offer Ray a private home course. I was delighted to find that he didn’t say no. For two hours, three days a week, Ray was all mine.I knew that he would rather have been playing in the driveway than learning to mend socks with his mother----he tried to beg not to have sewing lessons, even though I insisted that one day, someone would find the sight of him fixing his own shirt very attractive, but it couldn’t be denied that he was learning, and more than just housekeeping. “I appreciate what you do as a mom,” he told me one day. Ray now understands the finer points of cooking, and more importantly, he realizes there’s nothing good about being helpless.Now, not only can he make his own dinner, but also he can make a big meal for his family. That’s what I call a man. I’m glad that I prepared so great a present for my future daughter-in-law.24. Why was the author shocked at her son’s response?A. Because he was not well behaved.B. Because he refused to hel p with dinner.C. Because he was very curious about kitchen tools.D. Because he didn’t know the common kitchen tools.25. In the author’s opinion, some parents pay little attention to_______ .A. making children live a hard life.B. preparing children for their future lifeC. telling kids what is right and wrongD. building up children’s confidence26. After learning to do housework, Ray______ .A. fell in love with sewing.B. did other work in the house.C. acknowledged his mother’s effo rts.D. began to be more hard-working.27. What would be the best title for the text?A. Useful education for boys.B. Boys should be involved in housework．C.The importance of housework.D. Cooking and sewing make boys manly．CThe world’s first “Sky Pool” has been uncoated, and it’ll give anyone a touch of dizziness, unless he or she is not bothered by heights.Situated in the capital’s new riverside district beside Battersea Power Station, the glass pool, hanging 10 storeys, or 110 feet up as a bridge between two apartment buildings, is 25m long, 5m wide and 3m deep with a water depth of 1. 2m. Swimmers will be able to look down 35 metres to the street below as they take a dip, with only 20cm of glass between them and the outside world. It’s even got a bar, folding chairs and an orange garden.The pool will be part of Embassy Gardens at Nine Elms, a huge billion building project beside the new American Embassy in south-west London. The project is creating thousands of apartments, the smallest of which are expected to cost nearly $ 1 million, and the pool will only be open to the apartments’ owners.Embassy Gardens takes design inspiration from the Meatpacking District of New York with floor to ceiling windows and brick frontages. The designer, Sean Mulryan, desired to push the boundaries in the capability of construction and engineering and do something that had never been done before. The Sky Pool’s transparent（透明的）structure is the result of significant advancements in technologies over the last decade.The experience of the pool will be truly unique and it will feel like floating through the air in Central London.Those people lucky enough to swim there will have a great view of the Palace of Westminster and the London Eye. It will be a selling point for developers when the second stage of the development is released to market.28. Who can swim in the Sky Pool?A. Visitors to London.B. Anyone at Nine Elms.C. Those who are not terrified of heights.D. People living in Embassy Gardens.29. What can the swimmers enjoy according to the paragraph 2?A. Having fun surfing online.B. Appreciating the views below.C. Drinking orange juice for free.D. Experiencing diving and surfing.30. What do we know about the pool from the text?A. It lies in the centre of London.B. It is helpful for selling apartments in Embassy Gardens.C. It is 25 metres above the ground.D. It was similar to New York’s mode rn constructions.31. We can infer from the text that .A. building the pool is not a complex job.B. the new American Embassy has been moved away.C. Nine Elms is a street in Embassy Gardens.D. the apartments of Embassy Garden are fairly expensive.DSomething I enjoy doing most in my leisure time is going to the cinema to watch a great film. It’s two hours of relaxation and escapism from real life. But when I kick back in my seat to enjoy the film and tuck into (大口吃) my box of popcorn, I’m oft en irritated by seeing someone next to me texting on their mobile phone or worse still, talking to someone.It’s no surprise that a proposal by a US cinema chain to let people use their phones during some film screenings was met with such anger, that the company had to withdraw the idea. People said it was the worst idea ever! Surely, going to watch the latest film is just that — watching not multi-screening. And if you’re out with a friend it seems very antisocial or just rude. I cert ainly get distracted(分心的) by the click-cl ick on someone’s mobile keyboard as they text and the glow of the bright small phone screen —why aren’t they concentrating on the big screen?But with the availability of streaming films at home and cheap DVDs, cinemas are struggling to keep their customers. Some places now offer comfortable seats with free snacks and drinks so maybe trying to attract a younger audience by allowing the use of mobile phones is the way forward. A survey in 2012 found that a majority of 18-to-34-year-olds believed using social media while watching a movie would add to their experience.However, not every young person wants to multi-task at the movies. Many of us still get annoyed by the theatre staff who appear not to do anything about it. Of course, we could ask the offenders to turn their phones off but as Adam Aron, head of AMC Entertainment, said in Variety magazine, “when you tell a 22-year-old to turn off the phone, don’t ruin the movie, they hear ‘please cut off your left arm above the elbow’.” Clearly this is not what I would like to see but if you want to use your mobile phone in the cinema that I’m at, please don’t sit next to me! What do you think is the right thing to do?32. The underlined word “irritated” in Paragraph 1 means _________.A. annoyedB. depressedC. terrifiedD. embarrassed33. Which of the following is True of the US cinema chain’s original advice?A. They forbade people to u se the phone.B. The advice was carried out smoothly.C. The advice was very popular with people.D. They permitted people to use the phone.34. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. People prefer to watch films and DVD at home.B. The cinema needn’t worry about their customers.C. Young people use their social media frequently.D. Sending messages is the best experience for young people.35. What is the author’s attitude towards multi-task at the movies?A. Sympathy.B. Disapproval.C. Enthusiasm.D. Encouragement.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。