高二英语上学期期中试题15
高二上学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高二上学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、单选题（本题共计10小题，总分10分）1.（1分）That beggar seems ____ anything yesterday.A. not to have eatenB. not to eatC. didn't eat D to not have eaten2.（1分）Most of the artists to the party were from South Africa.A. invitedB. to inviteC. being invitedD. had been invited3.（1分）The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, that he had enjoyed his stay here.A. having addedB. to addC. addingD. added4.（1分）It heavily, the outing had to be put off.A. being rainedB. being rainingC. rainingD. rains5.（1分），I couldn't lift the box.A. As I might tryB.Try as I mightC. As try I mightD. Though try I might6.（1分）Only when he had done it that he had made a mistake.A. he then realizedB.did he realizeC. before he realizeD. he realized7.（1分）—What happened to her new car?—No sooner it than someone ran into her.A .had she bought B. did she bought C. she bought D. she had bought8.（1分）—you picked up the pen yesterday?—On the playground.A. Where was it thatB. What was it thatC. How was it whenD. Where was it when9.（1分）my foot hurt, I would have taken part in the sports meet.A. Had I not gotB. If I did not getC. If I have not gotD.Had not I got10.（1分）, I slid into the bed and soon fell asleep.A.ExhaustingB. Being exhaustedC. ExhaustedD.Exhaustedly二、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分20分）11.（6分）Welcome to your handy pricing guideThis leaflet gives you the prices for Royal Mails UK and International services and Parcelforce Worldwide UK services — whether your item is to the UK or abroad, urgent or you simply want a standard service. To obey national and international regulations governing the carriage of mail, and ensure that mail in transport does not present a danger to the general public, we restrict or ban certain items from our network.If you want to find out more about our parcel and letter services, please take a look at the ‘our services’ booklet for more detailed information. Alternatively, you can find out more by visiting or by calling Customer Services on 03457740740. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, we offer a Textphone service on 03456000606.(1)According to the leaflet, what kind of service can be offered?A.Sending items home and abroad.B.Getting some discount.C.Sending items without limits.D.Sending parcels only.(2)If your parcel is 45cm in length, 36cm in width, 20cm in depth and weighs 10kg, you need to pay ______.A.£23B.£43C.£68D.£90(3)Which of the following is specially intended for the deaf?A.The Textphone service on 03456000606.B.The Customer Services on 03457740740.C.The website .D.The ‘Our services’ booklet12.（8分）People have different ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over-the- counter (非非非非) medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies (非非) like herbal tea or chicken soup. Yet here is the tough truth about the common cold: nothing really cures it.So why do people sometimes believe that their remedies work? According to James Taylor, professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it’s easy to believe it’s medicine rather than time that deserves the credit, USA Today reported.It still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something so common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figuring out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral (非非非非) drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw (非非), which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3-D model to study its surface before they can design an antiviral drug that is effective enough.The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus (非非非) A and B. But they didn’t find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinovirus C, until 2006. All three of them contribute to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B have little effect when used against C.“This explains most of the previous failures of drug trials against rhinovirus,” study leader Professor Ann Palmenberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison, US, told Science Daily.Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C, scientists have finally built a highly-detailed 3-D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don’t really work.(1)What does the author think of popular remedies for a common cold?A.They are quite effective.B.They are slightly helpful.C.They still need to be improved.D.They actually have no effect.(2)How do antiviral drugs work?A.By breaking up cold viruses directly.B.By changing the surface structures of the cold viruses.C.By preventing colds from developing into serious diseases.D.By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.(3)What can we infer from the passage?A.The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.B.Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.C.Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.D.Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure.(4)What is the best title for this passage?A.Drugs against cold virusesB.Helpful home remediesC.No current cure for common coldD.Research on cold viruses13.（6分）Wood has many great characteristics that make it the perfect building material.It is cheap，durable，easily available，and most importantly，environmentally sustainable.The one thing it is not，is transparent! Now thanks to a team of scientists at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology the material may even be able to add that feature to its already impressive list.Lead researcher rs Berglund said he was inspired to create the transparent wood after learning how Japanese researchers had developed a see-through paper for use in flexible display screens for electronic devices.The team began by pulling out the wood’s lignin(木质素).The lignin-free wood was then dipped into a polymer(聚合物)and baked at a temperature of 158°F for four hours.The result was a hybrid product that was not only stronger and lighter than the original wood but also，almost transparent.The researchers were able to adjust the level of transparency by varying the amount of the polymer injected and also by changing the thickness of the wood.While scientists have previously created a see-through wood for small-scale applications like computer chips，the transparent wood is the first one being considered for large scale applications.The researchers，who revealed their findings in Biomacromolecules on April 11，picture using the transparent wood in buildings to allow for more natural light，or to create windows that let in the desired amount of light withoutsacrificing privacy.Wood that allows light to pass through could lead to a brighter future for homes and buildings. Berglund also thinks the wood could play a significant role in the design of solar panels.The semitransparent material would be able to keep light longer and give it more time to interact with the conductor，thus resulting in better solar efficiency.Additionally，substituting the currently used glass with this new product would help solar energy manufacturers improve their carbon footprint and lower the cost.They are now experimenting with ways to scale up the manufacturing process so that the transparent material is cost-effective to make and easy to use.1.What does the underlined part“that feature”in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Cheap.B.Durable.C.Sustainable.D.Transparent.2.Which of the following is true according to the text?A.Berglund got the idea of transparent wood while making paper.B.Varying the amount of the polymer changes the wood’s hardness.C.The transparent wood would be used only for homes and buildings.D.The cost of making the transparent wood still needs to be cut down.3.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The bright future of the transparent wood.B.The wood’s role in the design of solar panels.C.The disadvantages of the currently used glass.D.Solar energy manufacturers’ carbon footprint.三、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）14.（10分）When big news breaks,it's easy to get caught up in following the story online.The Internet can be a place to find useful information. 1 Helping kids understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators.Here’s some advice that parents can offer kids to help them be quicker to judge as they consume news online.2 In the rush to cover stories,reporters make mistakes,officials don't always have correct information and tidbits(八卦新闻）that sound reasonable often get passed around before anyone has checked them for accuracy.Use social media wisely.Some say Twitter is a great source of news in the first few minutes of a tragedy. 3 On the other hand,Facebook can be a great way to connect with friends affected by events in the news and to spread personal news within a more limited circle.Be skeptical. 4 After the Boston Marathon bombing,NBC Sports reported that some runners kept running all the way to the hospital to donate blood for the victims.Not true.There are plenty of websites devoted to exposing false news stories.The Washington Post also has a Fact Checker column that delivers claims made by public officials and politicians.Visit them to find out if a story is true.Keep it age-appropriate.Kids aren’t always ready to digest big tragic news--especially if the news is about kids,such as school shootings or abuses.The constant repetition of information can be confusing for younger kids,and at the beginning of a news event,parents might not be able to offer any correct answers. 5A.Remember,breaking news is often wrong.B.It also can be the source of misinformation.C.If something sounds too good to be true,it probably is.D.The government should take measures to prevent false news.E.However,after that it just becomes messy and largely inaccurate.F.With social media at your fingertips,it's convenient to express your opinion.G.Kids who are eager to learn more about certain events can check kid-guided news sources.四、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分20分）15.（20分）In the summer before I entered middle school, I read the book They Cage the Animals at Night. It’s a story about Jennings, a boy living in various orphanages（孤儿院）with only his stuffed animal（毛绒玩具）, Doggie, for companionship. It’s a fascinating book, but little did I know how it would__1___my life and the lives of others.One day, as I looked across my room at the pile of stuffed animals, a(n)___2____came to me. I would____3__stuffed animals for children like Jennings.____4____, I contacted agencies that support those children and they said the stuffed animals would certainly__5___children’s spirits.I named my project “Cuddle Buddies”. I wrote articles for the localand school newspapers,___6___donations of the“buddies”— stuffed animals. My phone___7__ringing; schools, families, and toy factories all wanted to help. Much to my___8__, by the second week my living room looked like a zoo. Whenever Mom and I___9__the “buddies” to the agencies, the kids would be waiting there with their eyes down, too___10__to look but shaking with excitement.Six years after its launch, Cuddle Buddies continues to__11__. Now over 25,000 stuffed animals have been__12__to agencies worldwide. Simon, a seven-year-old boy in an African Children’s Home, couldn’t sleep at night after he lost his parents. When asked to choose his “buddies”, Simon_ 13___ a panda and soon after was sleeping through the night. I never dreamed Cuddle Buddies would____14___this way.Upon graduating from high school, I designed a website,, to____15___the project. The response was____16____. More and more people joined me and two dozen Cuddle Buddies___17___were established across the nation.This has been a great experience. I’ve learned how to follow through on an idea and how to____18__impact a life.I will go to college with these___19___in mind and continue my work with Cuddle Buddies, even when I__20__ a whole new set of exciting academic and nonacademic pursuits.1.A.touch B.risk C.lead D.save2.A.chance B.idea C.explanation D.word3.A.display B.repair C.purchase D.collect4.A.Previously B.Occasionally C.Immediately D.Gradually5.A.capture B.reflect C.lift D.record6.A.putting aside B.turning down C.asking for D.getting back7.A.delayed B.kept C.stopped D.meant8.A.knowledge B.taste C.regret D.delight9.A.delivered B.applied C.rented D.returned10.A.shy B.content C.weak D.eager11.A.reform B.expand C.dominate D.divide12.A.produced B.adopted C.sold D.donated13.A.picked out B.came across C.showed off D.brought up14.A.decline B.work C.increase D.react15.A.promote B.start C.evaluate D.examine16.A.confusing B.amusing C.automatic D.enthusiasticpanies mittees C.branches D.institutes18.A.financially B.positively C.socially D.physically19.A.plans B.images C.lessons D.motives20.A.work out B.keep off C.rely on D.engage in五、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）16.（15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2023-2024学年北京海淀区交大附中高二(上)期中英语试题及答案
2023北京交大附中高二（上）期中英语第一部分：知识运用(共两节，30分)第一节完形填空(共10小题;每小题15分，共15分)More Than I Had Dreamed OfFrom the time I was seven, I had a dream of becoming a member of the Students Union. I always ___1___ my school leaders for taking responsibility for all of us. So I dreamed of being a leader.Years flew by, and soon I was able to participate in the elections, ___2___ I would win. But the reality struck that I hadn’t had a chance. I wasn’t pretty. Girls across the school hardly knew me. I just did not have what it took to win a school election. I was ___3___.As I cried in my room that evening, I immediately took a deep breath and decided I wouldn’t stop dreaming. I decide that I would ___4___ for elections again in my final year at school—and I would win.I recognized that my competitors had a lot of things in their favor. What were the ___5___ that would work in my favor? I had good grades, and I was friendly and helpful. And my biggest strength was the faith I had. I would not allow my ___6___ appearance to hold me back from putting my best foot forward. That evening, I began my election plans a whole year in advance.I realized that girls would have to get to know me and recognize that I had the ability to ___7___ them. I loved making friends and I liked being helpful, so I decided that perhaps I could use these qualities to work to my advantage. In order to learn how to present a great election speech, I also attended a course on effective public speaking.The day after the election, when the principal announced I won the second highest number of votes, the students ___8___. That joy on the faces of all my friends showed me that my victory was also theirs.Suddenly, I realized that I had ___9___ much more than I had dreamed of. I had made many new friends and had helped people along the way. I had won the _____10_____ and love of my schoolmates and they knew me as somebody who would stand by them. I was able to put a smile on their faces and brighten their day.1. A. admired B. remembered C. praised D. believed2. A. praying B. planning C. calculating D. judging3. A. concerned B. depressed C. surprised D. confused4. A. pay B. run C. speak D. look5. A. cases B. methods C. examples D. points6. A. young B. personal C. special D. ordinary7. A. recommend B. accompany C. represent D. support8. A. nodded B. gathered C. cheered D. cried9. A. accomplished B. accumulated C. devoted D. developed10. A. appointment B. acceptance C. election D. reputation第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，共15分)A阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
山东省青岛第二中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含答案
青岛二中2022—2023学年第一学期期中考试——高二试题（英语）第一部分听力（略）（答案在最后）第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AThe Best Books of 2020On Monday, the American Library Association announced the top children’s books of 2020. Here are the winners.DevotionAuthor Clare Vanderpool took home the John Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children’s literature for Moon over Manifest. The book is about a young girl’s magical adventures in a small Kansas town, in 1936.Vanderpool said that she was shocked to learn that she had won. “You grow up reading legendary authors like Madeleine L’Engle, but I never expected to be put in a category with her,” Vanderpool told TFK. “It’s fabulous.”Picture ThisThe picture book A Sick Day for Amos McGee won the Randolph Caldecott Medal. The book was illustrated by Erin E. Stead and written by her husband, Philip C. Stead. It tells the story of an elderly zookeeper and the animals that visit him when he’s not well enough to go to work.“I love drawing animals and I love drawing people and I love drawing the emotional connection between animals and people,” said Stead.More Honored BooksThe Coretta Scott King award, given to an African-American author and illustrator of “outstanding books for children and young adults,” went to Rita Williams-Garcia for One Crazy Summer. Set in 1968, the novel follows three sisters from Brooklyn, New York, who visit their mother, a poet who ran away years ago and lives in California.The king prize for best-illustrated work went to Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave. The book, which was written by Laban Carrick Hill and illustrated by Bryan Collier, tells the story of a skilled potter who engraved his poems on the clay pots and jars that he made. The enslaved potter, known only as Dave, lived in South Carolina in the 1800s.21. When she heard the news that she won the medal Vanderpool felt_________.A. depressed.B. annoyed.C. amused.D. astonished.22. One Crazy Summer is a _________.A. thrillerB. fictionC. adventure storyD. comic book23. From the passage, we can infer that_________A. The book Moon over Manifest tells a story of a zookeeper and his animals.B. The book A Sick Day for Amos McGee is written by Erin, a famous woman writer.C. A Sick Day for Amos McGee shows us that animals can interact with humans.D. One Crazy Summer is about a mother with her three children having a holiday in California.BZheng Qinwen announced herself as a major new force in women’s tennis with an import French Open debut (首秀) last month. Now the Chinese teenager hopes the fighting spirit she showed at the Grand Slam (大满贯) tournament can encourage kids starting out in the sport to chase their dreams on the court with the same determination.“If tennis is your dream, I think you always have to fight for your dream. Because we only have one life, you shouldn’t have any regrets,” Zheng said last week in an interview.The 19-year-old showed she possesses the talent to be a contender at the very top level of tennis with a breakout campaign at French Open.Accounting for two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep along the way, Zheng’s journey was ended in the fourth round by a three-set defeat to eventual champion Iga Swiatek. Zheng, though gave the Polish world No. 1 a big scare, battling back from 3-0 down in the first set to force, and win, a tiebreak (平分决胜局)。
太原市2022-2023上学期期中高二英语试卷+答案(含答题卡)
第四部分 短文填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
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(完整版)高二英语上学期期中考试
高二英语英语上学期期中考试英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节.满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上.第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍.例: How much is the shirt？A. ￡9。
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Who is coming for tea?A。
John. B. Mark。
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Tracy.2。
What will the man do next?A。
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Life in Southeast Asia。
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Weather conditions。
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第二节(共15小题;每小题1。
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5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题.6. What is the man doing？A. Giving a speech. B。
高二上册期中英语考试试题及答案
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每段对话后有⼀个⼩题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个⼩题，每⼩题5秒钟；听完后，各⼩题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话读⼀遍。
1.WhatisBobinterestedinaboutthebook?A.Thephotos.B.Theideas.C.Thedata. 2.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Inahotel.B.Onabus.C.Atacinema. 3.Whatdoesthewomanwanttodo?A.Buyaticket.B.Parkhercar.C.Waitherturn. 4.WhathasBilldone? A.Forgottenhispromise. B.Failedtofinishhiswork. C.Repeatedhiscarelessness. 5.Whichplacedoesthemanliketolivein?A.Aquietplace.B.Alonelyplace.C.Anoisyplace. 第⼆节(共15⼩题；每⼩题1分，满分15分) 听下⾯5段对话或独⽩。
每段对话或独⽩后有⼏个⼩题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话或独⽩前，你将有时间阅读各个⼩题，每⼩题5秒钟；听完后，各⼩题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话或独⽩读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6⾄7题。
人教版高二上学期期中考试英语试题(含参考答案)
高二期中考试英语试题第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第—节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ANational parks are an excellent way to explore all the beauty that the world has to offer:whether it’s endangered species,erupting volcanoes and snowy mountains,or rainforests and lakes.Of the thousands of national parks that exist in the world,these are the ones that should be on everyone’s bucket list.Yorkshire Dales,United KingdomContrary(相反)to the popular link of national parks with the wilderness,it is filled with winding valleys,hills and villages where over24,000people live and work.Visitors can walk through grassland,visit waterfalls or explore underground caves,but Yorkshire Dales is also home to several food shops,and the park hosts cheese festivals and farmers markets regularly,so it’s best to go hungry.Kakadu National Park,AustraliaIt is a delight for those who like a bit of history mixed with the biodiversity of national parks.While it houses thousands of species of wildlife,there’s more to the national park than that.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park,ChinaIt is surrounded by striking natural beauty and can be explored by land.But the river national park,as the name suggests,is best explored through leisurely boat rides that take visitors through many ancient towns that come along the way of the river.Vatnajökull National Park,IcelandHere’s a surprising fact:The whole of Vatnajökull National Park makes up14%of Iceland’s territory!The park is usually open for hikes around the glaciers;boat rides through glacier lakes,and tours that take visitors through the park’s many ice caves,waterfalls,and icebergs.Vatnajökull is also where two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes are located.21.What is recommended for a trip to Yorkshire Dales?A.Recording local customs.B.Skiing in the snowy mountains.C.Going with an empty stomach.D.Watching the eruption of volcanoes.22.Which park is the best choice for observing diverse wildlife?A.Yorkshire Dales.B.Kakadu National Park.C.Vatnajökull National Park.D.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park.23.What do the last two national parks have in common?A.There are many ancient towns.B.There are various ice caves inside.C.They are aimed at protecting rivers.D.They can be explored through boats.BThe sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new PhD program.The move was good for me professionally,but I worried about my husband and daughters.I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved(应得的).Anne,our first daughter,came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college.It was challenging to balance classes,work schedules,and being a mom.But I got through it,finding moments of joy along the way.On the nights when I was home,I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter.She’d respond by asking questions,such as“Mom,what are bacteria(细菌)?”It helped us both learn.After I graduated,I knew that I would need a PhD to land the kind of job I wanted.I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-graduate-student anxiety.I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to prioritize my career was going to have long-term bad impacts on my kids.So,I made a rule lo never be visibly upset about my work in front of my children.Over the past year,though,I’ve started to let go of some of this worry.I’ve realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation,but things are getting better.My husband landed a job that lie is happy with.Anne dreams of becoming a biologist.Recently,while driving past the cancer institute I work at,Anne said,“Thinking about people having cancer is so sad,but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”Pursuing academic career as a young mother is hard,but it’s also rewarding.My kids are learning to look at the world through science,and watching their mom succeed inspires them.I look forward to seeing them follow ray footsteps,whatever path they choose.24.How did the author feel about the move for her PhD program at first?A.It was fruitful but boring.B.It was hopeful but challenging..C.It was the last thing she would do.D.It was promising for the whole family.25.What does the underlined word“prioritize”in Paragraph3probably mean?A.CreateB.Change.C.Evaluate.D.Emphasize.26.What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph4?A.She is proud of her mother.B.She is interested in biology.C.Her mother takes her job seriously.D.She is ready to help patients with cancer.27.What might be the best title of the text?A.Ups and Downs in LifeB.Like Mother Like DaughterC.Double Harvests of Mom’s PursuitD.Generation Gap Narrowed by LoveCMore than ten years after introducing“Google Glass”,Alphabet Inc.has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses. The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public last month during the yearly Google conference.Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.The previous Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw.That caused widespread privacy concerns.The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look.The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability,but did not provide additional details.The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera.A demonstration explained that a person,wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language,can see the spoken words in their own language.The description showed translations including English,Mandarin,Spanish and American Sign Language.The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development.The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world.This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps,as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence(AI).Eddie Chung,a director of product management at Google,spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses.“What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers,taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,”he said.“Apart from breaking down language barriers,another use of these translating glasses is enabling communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.While these glasses might not be a revolutionary product like Google Glass,they could provide a relatively simple solution to a real-world problem.”28.What can we learn about the latest smart eyeglasses?A.They will be equipped with a camera.B.They will appear on the market next year.C.They can help users communicate easily.D.They have a kind of science-fiction look.29.What’s the purpose of this text?A.To share a wearable computer device on sale.B.To introduce a new product in development.C.To advertise the smart eyeglasses for sale.D.To show the development of Google Glass Device.30.Who will use the new smart eyeglasses probably?A.A Japanese who will talk with some Frenchmen.B.Professors who research on native languages.C.Tourists who search and view maps in Germany.D.An American deaf boy who will listen to a speech.31.What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses.A.Favorable.B.Doubtful.C.Opposed.D.Disappointed.DGardeners who use pesticides(杀虫剂)are contributing to the decreasing population of British songbirds,a study suggests.Researchers have advocated stopping using poisonous chemicals in gardens in order to reduce the loss of birds and adopt wildlife-friendly practices instead.The results of the University of Sussex study,which researchers call the first of its kind,were published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.The study,which examined information on pesticide use and garden management from615garden owners in Britain,found32percent of gardens used pesticides,and the number of house sparrows was25%lower when glyphosate-based herbicides was used regularly.Slug pellets(鼻涕虫杀虫剂)also seemed to have an impact on bird sightings;in gardens where Slug pellets were used,house sparrow numbers were down by almost40%.Prof.Dave Goulson,of the school of life sciences at the University of Sussex,said,“The UK has22million gardens,which collectively could be a fantastic shelter for wildlife,but not if they are overly tidy and sprayed with poisons.We just don’t need pesticides in our gardens.Many towns around the world are now pesticide free.We should simply ban the use of these poisons in cities,following the example of France.”The Royal Horticultural Society,the UK’s leading gardening charity,said the use of pesticides and herbicides should be avoided if possible and they should only be used,if ever,in small and targeted applications.The research also found that those who adopted wildlife-friendly practices such as planting native bushes and flowers,or digging a wildlife pond,saw more birds than those who did not.Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu,a PhD researcher within the school of life sciences and an author of the study,said,“It’s encouraging lo find that simple measures,such as planting native bushes and trees and creating a pond,together with avoiding the use of pesticides, really make a measurable difference lo the number of birds you will see in your garden.”32.Why are the data mentioned in Paragraph2?A To help gardeners choose the proper pesticides.B.To compare the effects of two kinds of pesticides.C To reveal the serious influence of pesticides on birds.D To inform readers of the importance of house sparrows.33.What can be inferred from Prof.Dave Goulson’s words?A.Pesticides should be banned from use all over the UK.B.France has already made city regions pesticide free.C.The ideal places for wildlife in the UK are extremely tidy gardens.D.The gardens in the UK are so tidy that pesticides are not needed.34.What is the last paragraph about?A.Other methods to keep gardens tidy.B.Gardeners’attitudes towards the experiment.C.Other researchers’interest in the experiment.D.Additional ways to increase the number of birds.35.In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this text?A.Environment.B.Health.C.Transport.D.Economics.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【英语】河南省信阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中试题(解析版)
河南省信阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)略第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列材料，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
AEstablished 11 years ago, Let Me Play started off as a sports camp organization. Through rapid growth and diversification, we now provide coaching and teaching programs for after-school clubs, breakfast clubs and lunch-time clubs for schools across London.We need passionate coaches to deliver high quality lessons to children aged 5 to 18 in schools in and around London. Each class will have 15-20 children. There will be a framework (框架) of coaching principles to work within but coaches are expected to bring their expertise and coaching knowledge and to make teaching plans before every lesson.This job is perfect for a student or someone looking for extra work, as the hours are flexible.Person Specification:A keen interest in sports coachingConfident in deliveryGood level of EnglishEXCELLENT communication skillsCapable of coaching in at least one sportExperience of working with ChildrenAnti-Discrimination (歧视) and Equal OpportunitiesSport belongs to and should be enjoyed by everyone equally. Let Me Play is aimed to remove discrimination whether by reason of race, nationality, ethnic origin, color, religion or ability and to encourage equal opportunities.How to apply:*******************************.ukClosing date: Friday 14th NovemberAssessment day: Monday 17th NovemberIncome: £20 per hourLocation: Schools all over London1. What is Let Me Play?A. It’s a charity organization.B. It’s a voluntary organization.C. It’s a fast-developing organization.D. It’s a world-wide organization.2. What should a coach of Let Me Play do?A. Set out lesson plans in advance.B. Get professional training before work.C. Give lessons to primary school students.D. Make a framework of coaching principles.3. What is required for an applicant?A. Sending the CV in person.B. A keen interest in human rights.C. Experience in sports coaching.D. Applying before 14th November.【语篇解读】本文是应用文。
湖南省长沙市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷含答案
长沙市2024—2025学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语（答案在最后）时量：120分钟满分：150分得分：________第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.What will the woman take with her?A.A sports bag.B.A suitcase.C.A backpack.2.Why did the man call off his trip?A.The weather was bad.B.He wasn’t interested in it.C.There was an urgent situation.3.What will the woman do?A.Collect some plants.B.Go to work in the lab.C.Deliver some materials.4.How does the man feel about his grandmother’s moving in?A.Appreciative.B.Surprised.C.Anxious.5.Where is the woman’s book now?A.On a bed.B.On a desk.C.In a chest.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三ˊ选项中选出最佳选项。
北京市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试题含答案
2024～2025学年度第一学期高二年级期中练习英语（答案在最后）2024年11月6日制卷人：说明：本试卷共8页，共100分；考试时间90分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形码贴在答题卡的相应位置上。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.Because of his1my brother took a wrong turn,taking us towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back.2,my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on.He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the3waste of$4.We eventually reached an exit slipway and,as we took it,my brother4a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road.A young guy was standing nearby5someone.I was busy trying to figure out which way we went next but my brother6and asked the guy if he needed any help.And he did.He had a(n)7tire and needed a tool to get it off.My brother gave it to him and then proceeded to help him change the tire.After we finished the job,he thanked us again and again,pulled out$20and tried to give it to us.“No.”my brother said.“We were never8to even get on that bridge.We took a wrong turn.But now we know why we did.It was to help you.Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n)9to serve.”What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process.He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise10situation,which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.1.A.happiness B.carelessness C.selfishness D.weakness2.A.Nervously B.Immediately C.Unwillingly D.Unfortunately3.A.unusual B.hateful C.hopeless D.needless4.A.repaired B.noticed C.struck D.helped5.A.phoning B.reminding C.greeting D.recalling6.A.pulled together B.pulled away C.pulled over D.pulled through7.A.flat B.empty C.old D.dirty8.A.supposed B.forced C.allowed D.required9.A.wish B.ability C.belief D.opportunity10.A.dangerous B.destructive C.expensive D.negative第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
浙江省余姚市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试题(含答案)
浙江省余姚市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试题姓名：__________ 班级：__________考号：__________项。
（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读理解Etiquette (礼仪) Matters Centre presents 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop Always wanted to give yourself the cutting edge that sets you apart from your peers (同龄人)?Our 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower (赋予) you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood.This highly-respected, incredibly effective workshop is a hot favourite among parents and children. Through this workshop, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations.Highlight of the WorkshopDay 1Building self-esteem (自尊) through positive self-talk.Recognizing the importance of effective listening.Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.Obstacle Course Confidence Challenge.Day 2Manners in social media.Dining manners experience.Observing respectful manners in social settings.Presentation of certificates of completion to participants.Hurry! Slots are Limited!Dates: 12 December (Saturday) & 13 December (Sunday)Timing: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Age of participants: 9 to 12 years oldFees: $650 per child (inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days)Early bird discounts: 5% off for participants who register before 1 November and a free goodie bag worth $60.To register:Book through or come down to our head office at 65 Bras Basin Road.For more information, please visit our website, call us or follow us on social media.1．What attracts Participants most in the workshop?A．To experience the joy of learningB．To build social skills and confidenceC．To equip the power of hard skillsD．To promote their relationship with peers2．Which activity might be beneficial to those who want to improve speech ability?A．Manners in social media.B．Dining manners experience.C．Recognizing the importance of effective listening.D．Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.3．All participants attending the workshop will have ____.A．Tea and dinner.B．A discount.C．Course material.D．A free goodie bag.阅读理解Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.Members go on the website and register (注册) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, "The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both."Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossing to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the "real" and not the virtual. The website now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.4．Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?A．To make comparisons.B．To introduce the topic.C．To stress the importance.D．To provide an example.5．Why does BookCrossing attract so many people?A．They like to pass books to another reader.B．They like to mail books back to their owner.C．They like to keep books safe in the bookcase.D．They like to get back to the traditional style.6．What does the underlined word "virtual" in the last paragraph mean?A．Unreal.B．Effective.C．Meaningful.D．Wonderful.7．What is the best title for the text?A．Electronic Books: A new TrendB．A Website Brings Tradition BackC．Online Reading: A fashionable trendD．A Book Group for unselfish people阅读理解"Shuan Q" is a meme (网络流行语) which can be used as a popular way to say "I'm speechless" with a matching emoji (表情包) attached behind. No-one can deny the power of the Internet. Some believe it makes language weaker, but some see a brighter side, believing it makes online communication easier between strangers.An elementary school teacher in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, says that the evolution of Internet slang is not all fun and carefree. From his daily observations, he believes the "geographic boundary" between Internet slang and formal language is disappearing. On many occasions, the compositions he has received from pupils have been flooded with abbreviated slangs (网络梗).During last year's Two Sessions, several representatives put forward proposals such as "regulating online language" and "banning vulgar (粗俗) words", specifically to address this issue, expressing the need to reduce online language misuse and strengthen the protection of Chinese.However, many experts and scholars of linguistics and communication including Feng Zhiwei, disagree. Feng, believes that Internet language is a natural product of the dynamic development of language, and it is not necessary to ban it.8．What made the meme "Shuan Q" become popular?A．The power of internet B．The protection of ChineseC．Geographic boundary D．Strangers's communication9．What can we learn about internet slangs from paragraph 2 and 3?A．They are formal.B．They are funny and carefree.C．They are flooded among pupils.D．They were supported by all people.10．What is Feng Zhiwei's opinion about internet slangs?A．They are natural.B．They are misused.C．They should be banned.D．They are disappearing.11．Which word best describe the author's attitude to internet slangs?A．Doubtful B．Objective C．Indifferent D．Favorable阅读理解My family would describe me as anything but a risk-taker. "Grandma drives faster than you!" my younger son likes to joke with me. So when I announced I was going to step outside my comfort zone and sign up for a self-defense course, my children, my husband, and even my mom were a bit doubtful.A gym near my house was offering free two-hour classes including boxing, wrestling and judo (摔跤和柔道). I signed up for it and for the next days I questioned whether yoga would have been a wiser choice. The morning of the class, I pulled up to the gym, grabbed my water bottle along with a bit of courage I brought with me, and walked inside. We learned how to kick and knee someone where it counts and how to strike using the palms of our hands, After the instructor showed various escape techniques, I wondered what I was doing there. Seconds later, I reminded myself that I was on a search to push my boundaries (极限). By the time class ended, I was full of energy.Before I entered the gym, I never imagined I would have the confidence and courage to throw a punch that could discourage someone twice my size. Almost two years later, I still attend classes. As the oldest female in the class, I push myself to keep up, try harder and, more importantly, not quit.Between increasing my strength and feeling confident about protecting myself (although I hope I never have to test my skills outside of the gym), I'm proud of the risk I took in signing up for the course. I know that defending myself is not about strength; it's about strategy. At the same time, I'm calmer and less anxious—a benefit my family enjoys. As for my driving, after a recent lunch date, my mom suggested I speed up to at least the speed limit. She didn't want to be late for her tennis match.12．What kind of person the author was in her family's heart according to paragraph 1?A．She was unreliable.B．She liked taking risks.C．She would drive fast.D．She used to enjoy her comfortable zone13．Which of the following best describes the author?A．Humorous and brave B．Confident and caring.C．Generous and careless.D．Determined and careful.14．What can we learn about the author according to the passage?A．She becomes a better self.B．She often feels upset and lonely.C．She regrets taking the self-defense classes.D．She has ever been attacked outside of the gym.15．What does the passage imply?A．One is never too old to learn.B．Failure is the mother of success.C．Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.D．A woman owes her success to her family support.二、第一部分阅读理解，第二节任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
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。
吉林市普通高中2024-2025学年高二上学期期中调研测试英语试题
吉林市普通高中2024-2025学年高二上学期期中调研测试英语试题一、听力选择题1．What nationality is Sasha?A．Russian.B．American.C．Chinese.2．Why is the ceremony put off?A．The host got stuck in traffic.B．The important guest hasn’t arrived.C．The band needs time to set up their instruments.3．What are the speakers doing?A．Cooking a meal at the man’s house.B．Working in a restaurant’s kitchen.C．Ordering food at a café.4．What does the woman ask Tony to do?A．Say sorry to his brother.B．Make up with his sister.C．Control his feelings.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A science TV series.B．A fact about the girl’s friend.C．Information from a school lesson.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the man plan to leave at home?A．His camera.B．His phone.C．His computer.7．How many sweaters is the man going to pack?A．Four.B．Three.C．Two.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why is the woman so excited?A．It’s her first time to Hawaii.B．She is enjoying a wonderful view.C．The man has been driving far to meet her.9．When does the conversation probably take place?A．In the early morning.B．In the late afternoon.C．At midnight.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
高二英语上学期期中试题 附答案
高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，共120分，考试时间100分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(共85分)Ⅰ.单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21.Don’t be afraid of making________mistakes,because they are opportunities for________person to learn something new.A.the;theB./;theC.the;aD. /;a22. in a heavy rain , the climbers had to stop climbing the high mountain.A. To catchB. Having caughtC. CaughtD. Catching23. The teacher divides the class ________ 8 groups. Every group is made up ________ 6 students. A. from; of B. into; of C. by; from D. of; of24. The work is easy for an expert it is difficult for an inexperienced person .A. becauseB. thereforeC. whileD. unless25. The Frenchman couldn’t speak English. It took him quite a long time to make himself __________.A. to understandB. understandC. understandingD. understood26. The reason ________ he didn't come was ________ he had to take care of his sick mother.A. why; thatB. why; whichC. which; whyD. that; for27.You will sooner or later if you keep working like that.A. break upB. break downC. break intoD. break out28. The number of people invited fifty , but a number of them absent for different reasons .A. were ; wasB. was ; wasC. was ; wereD. were ; were29. In my opinion,only in this way______ the problem.A. you can solveB. can you solveC. you do solveD. do you solve30. Your ability has never been in doub t—the question is ___you are prepared to work hard or not.A. thatB. ifC. howD. whether31. The careless driver is ____for the traffic accident that____yesterday.A.to blame;happenedB.to blame; was happenedC. to be blamed;was happenedD. to be blamed;happened32. With the advanced technology, our factory produces __________ cars as we did last year.A. as twice manyB. as many as twiceC. twice as manyD. as twice as many33. The man kept silent in the room unless __________.A.spokenB. speakingC.to speakD. spoken to34. —Do you often visit your grandparents?—Mm m...____,I’m afraid. I usually phone them.A.over and over againB. time and againC. once againD. now and then35.—Do you mind if I smoke in this room ?—.A. I’d rather you didn’t，actuallyB. Of course not. It’s not allowed here .C. Great ! I dislike smoking .D. No , you can’tⅡ.完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）In the sickroom, a dying girl had lain in bed for almost two months. Beside her was her mother who looked 36 .“Mum, I want to take a look at the 37 outside the window!” said the young girl 38 a low voice.With the help of her 39 , she came up to the window and looked out of it, 40 for her lost youth. The wind was blowing 41 . She noticed some 42 falling off a big tree outside the window.“I am 43 ! As soon as the leaves of the big tree all fall down. I will leave the world!” said the young girl. Watching the falling leaves, the young girl couldn’t 44 bursting into tears.From then on, the young girl’s illness got worse and worse and she lost more and more color. In November, the girl’s illness took a turn for the worse and she 45 treatment.The girl’s mother was so worried that she asked her friend, who was a(n) 46 , for help. The artist had 47 on the young girl who was dying and he felt that he must do something to 48 the girl. In order to save the young girl’s 49 , the artist decided to draw many leaves and hang them on the tree branches 50 .The young girl was 51 to see that the tree came into 52 again the next day. She began to feel pretty 53 about her future and began to receive treatment. She made a quick 54 from her illness. Several months later, she was out of 55 .36. A. happy B. comfortable C. pale D. pressed37. A. houses B. passers-by C. cars D. scenery38. A. with B. in C. at D. by39. A. father B. friend C. nurse D. mother40. A. sighing B. enjoying C. paining D. hurrying41. A. gently B. hard C. softly D. lightly42. A. leaves B. branches C. fruits D. birds43. A. awaking B. dying C. living D. killing44. A. stop B. keep C. help D. choose45. A. refused B. accepted C. hoped D. longed for46. A. doctor B. teacher C. artist D. psychologist47. A. relation B. terms C. emotion D. pity48. A. help B. kill C. push D. love49. A. sickness B. sight C. requirement D. life50.A.on purpose B. by force C. with notice D. by stealth51. A. surprised B. disappointed C. pleased D. angry52. A. life B. leaf C. dream D. cure53. A. curious B. anxious C. acceptable D. hopeful54. A. recovery B. struggle C. treat D. agreement55. A. sickroom B. window C. hospital D. clinicⅢ.阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ACanada is a very large country．It is the second largest country in the world．By contrast it has a very small population．There are only about 29 million people there．Most Canadians are of British or French origin(血统)，and French is an official language of Canada as well as English．About 45% of the people are of British origin，that is，they or their parents or grandparents，etc，come from British．Nearly 30%are of French origin．Most of the French–Canadians live in province of Quebec．Over the years，people have come to live in Canada from many countries in the world．They are from many countries in the world．They are from most European countries and also from China，besides other Asian c ountries．However，Canada was not an empty c ountry when the Europeans began to arrive．Canadian Indians lived along the coast，by the rivers and lakes and in forests．Today，there are only about 350，000 Indians in the whole country，with their own languages．In the far north live the Inuit，there are only 27，000 Canadian-Inuit．Their life is hard in such a difficult climate．56．According to the passage, about ____ live in Quebec．A．350,000 IndiansB．45% of the CanadiansC．29，000，000 people D．8，700，000 French – Canadians57．The official languages of Canada are ____．A．English and Chinese B．French and EnglishC．Indian and French D．Chinese and Inuit58．Which of the following is true according to this passage?A．There are 27，000 Canadian-Indians in Canada．B．More than 13 million people have come from Britain and France recent years．C．There are 30% of the population whose parents or grandparents come from France．D．There are no people when the Europeans began to arrive in Canada．BA man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe passed and shouted, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?""No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me."Soon the water rose to Smith's waist. At this point a motor boat pulled up and someone called out, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?""No, thanks, I have faith in God and he will save me."Later a helicopter flew by, and Smith was now standing on the roof with water up to his neck. "Grab the rope, "shouted the pilot. "I'll pull you up.""No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me. "But after hours of struggling with water, poor exhausted Smith drowned and went to his reward. As he arrived at the Pearly Gates, Smith met God and complained about this. "Tell me, God, "he said, "I had such faith in you to save me and you let me drown. What happened?"To which God replied, "What do you want from me? I sent you two boats and a helicopter."59．When the pilot asked Smith to grab the rope, ______.A. Smith pulled the pilot upB. Smith did soC. Smith didn't do soD. Smith didn't hear him60．At last, poor exhausted Smith drowned and ______.A. went to his rewardB. passed awayC. went to heavenD. all of the above61．What do we know about Smith? ______.A. He was a lazy manB. He was a lucky man who believed in GodC. He was a poor manD. He was a silly man who believed in God62．The best title of this passage is" ______" .A. What Do You Want from Me?B. How Do You Believe in God?C. How God Loved Smith!D. Smith Obeyed God's OrderCYou can not see any object unless light from that object gets into your eyes. Some of the things you see give off light of their own. The sun, the stars, a lighted lamp are examples that can be seen by their own light. Such things are luminous. Most of the things you see are not giving off light of their own. They are simply reflecting light that falls on them from the sun or some other luminous bodies. The moon, for example, does not give off any light of its own. It is non-luminous. You see it because sunlight falls on it and some of it reflects in our direction. So moon light is only second hand sunlight.When you look at a book, it sends to your eyes some of the light which falls on it, and you see the book. If light could be kept out from where you are so that there would be no light for the book to reflect, then you could not see the book even with your eyes wide open.Light travels so fast that the time in which it travels from the book you are reading to your eyes is so short as if there were no time at all. Light reaches us from the moon, which is about 380 000 kilometers away, in only a little more than a second.63. You can see the book because_______.A. your eyes are close to itB. it reflects some of the sunlightC. it has light of its ownD. your eyesight can get to it64. The underlined word “luminous” means_______.A. visibleB. all colorsC. giving off lightD. sunlight65. ________ have light of their own.A. The sun and the moonB. The stars and the earthC. The sun and the starsD. The moon and the earth66. Which of the following is true?A. All the things you can see give off light.B. Light from the book is much shorter than that from the moon.C. Light travels so fast that there is no time for you to read.D. The moment you open your eyes the light from the book travels to your eyes.DMost of us know about the Nobel Prize, especially the Nobel Peace Prize, but few of us know anything about the man who set them up. His name was Alfred Nobel. He was a great scientist and inventor himself. Besides, he had a big business. His business may surprise you. He made and sold explosives. Isn’t this something that surprises you? The man who made money from weapons should set up the Peace Prize?Though Alfred Nobel had a lot of money from weapons, he hated war. He hoped that there would be no war in the world. He was one of the richest in Europe. When he died in 1896, he left behind him a lot of money and his famous will. According to his will, most of his money was placed in a fund. He wanted the interest from the fund to be used as prizes every year. We know them as the Nobel Prizes. The Nobel Prizes are international. Alfred Nobel wanted the winners to be chosen for their work, not the country they came from.Alfred Nobel had given his whole life to his studies and work and to the benefits of mankind. He made money all by his own efforts, but he left the world share his wealth. His inventions and wealth stay with the world for ever.67. Alfred’s business was _____.A. making and selling explosivesB. not making and selling weaponsC. making explosives and selling weaponsD. making weapons and selling explosives68. Nobel wanted to set up the Nobel Peace Prize because _____.A. he made enough moneyB. he liked to live in a peaceful worldC. he hated warD. he wanted to get more interest from the fund69. Nobel Prizes come from _____.A. all Nobel’s money in the fundB. all Nobel’s money in his companyC. all the interest from the fundD. some of the interest in the fund70. Which statement of the following is Right according to the passage?A. Nobel set up his company to sell clothes.B. Most of Nobel’s money was used for the world Wars.C. Nobel Prizes are only for some people from some special countries.D. Nobel worked hard in his life and saved lots of money for the world to share.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
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山东省滨州市邹平双语学校2015-2016学年高二英语上学期期中试题（时间：120分钟，分值：150分）第I卷选择题部分（共100分）一．第一部分：听力（共两节，每题1.5分，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What are they talking about? A. A fire. B.A matchbox. C.A rain.2.What time is it now? A.10:15. B.10:30. C.11:00.3.What will the weather be like tomorrow?A. It will be cold.B.It will rain.C. It will be windy.4.Why is the woman tired?A. Her job is difficult.B. Her job isn't interesting.C. She has long working hours.5.What's the man going to do?A. To have another coffee.B. To move away.C. To leave.第二节（共15小题）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。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6.What is Sharon now?A. An actress.B.A guide.C.A film star.7.Which of the following is TRUE?A. She is working at Universal Studios.B. She's tired of her job.C. She's disappointed at her job.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.Where did the man get the informati on about the position?A. In the newspaper.B.On TV.C. During an interview.9.What kind of skill is required for the job?A. English.B.Typing.C.Writing.10.What will the man do this Friday afternoon?A. He will go to work.B. He will do some typing.C. He will have an interview. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Where does the conversation take place?A. In a restaurant.B. At the woman's home.C. In a ballet center.12.Who is the woman with long black hair?A. The woman's sister.B. The woman's teacher.C. The man's friend.13.Why does the man come here?A. To meet Carol.B. To attend the party.C. To practice ballet.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14.Who bought the walkman for Robbie's birthday?A. Richard and Alexandra.B. Richard and Marilyn.C. The Molinas.15.Why did Alexandra cry?A. The Molinas didn't treat her nicely.B. The letter reminded her of her family.C. She had nobody to talk to.16.Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In a French restaurant.B. At Alexandra's home.C. At Robbie's home.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.Where can you find national parks?A. In the mountains.B.In cities.C. By rivers.18.What do campers find in the national parks?A. Forests.B.Many elephants.C. Many kinds of animals and plants.19.What do campers enj oy most in the parks?A. Hunting.B.Skating.C. A change from the busy life.20.Where do most of campers stay in the parks?A. In their cars.B.In their tents.C. In houses.二．阅读理解（共20 小题，每题2分，共40分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A, B, C和D)中，选出最佳选项.（A）Trip 1 One Week In The MountainsBring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals in this area.Time: July 8-July 14 Tel:84639818Adult ＄110 Child:＄5Trip2 Three Days In The CountryThere are many beautiful gardens. Take your camera and enjoy the wonderful sights in Hunter Valley. It is a good place for fishing and horse riding. You can also find different kinds of flowers here. This is also a great walk for bird lovers.Time: July 20-July 22 Tel:83986432Adult : ＄50 Child:＄25Trip 3 Flashlight(手电筒)Adventure(冒险)Put on your warm clothes, bring a flashlight and come for a night walk along the Dungog Valley. It is a trip full of adventure. A guide will lead the tour. Many of the plants on this trip can only be seen at night.Time: July 16-July 18 Tel:83875629Adult : ＄30 Not for ChildTrip 4 Five Days By The SeaWear your sun hat and enjoy wonderful sunshine all the time from morning to evening. Our hotel is next to the sea. We have our own boats, too. You can swim in the sea or in the swimming pool. Every day our boat will take you to different places for swimming. Time: July 1 3-July 17 Tel:83549679Adult : ＄80 Child:＄4021.What number can you call if you want to enjoy the sunshine at the seaside?A.83549679B.83875629C.84639818D.8398643222.Sam stayed in Hunter Valley with his wife, his five -year-old daughter. How much di d it cost?A.＄25B.＄50C.＄100D.＄12523.David loves sports. He will take his holiday from July 7 to July 15 .What activity will be probably take part in?A. Hiking in the mountains.B. Watching plants at night.C. Fishing in the country.D. Swimming in the sea.24.Lucy wants to know something about the life of plants at night. Which trip will she chose?A. Trip 1B. Trip 2C. Trip 3D. Trip 425.Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the four advertisement?A cameraB umbrellaC warm clothesD hat(B)When you want to go shopping, decide how much money you can spend on new clothes. Think about the kind of clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes you really need. Then look for those clothes on sale.There are labels(标签) inside all new clothes. The labels tell you how to take care of your clothes. The label for a shirt may tell you to wash it in warm water. A sweater label may tell you to wash in co ld water. The label on a coat may say “dry clean only”, for washing may ruin this coat. If you do as the directions on the label, you can keep your clothes looking their best for a long time.Many clothes today must be dry cleaned. Dry cleaning is expensive. When buying new clothes, check to see if they will need to be dry cleaned. You will save money if you buy clothes that can be washed.You can save money if you buy clothes that are well made. Well-made clothes last longer. They look good even after they have been washed many times. Clothes that cost more money are not necessarily better made. They do not always fit better. Sometimes less expensive clothes look and fit better than more expensive clothes.26. If you want to save money, you had better buy clothes that ________.A. don’t fit youB. don’t last longC. need to be dry cleanedD. can be washed27. The labels inside the clothes tell you________.A. how to keep them looking their bestB. how to save moneyC. whether they fit you or notD. where to get them dry cleaned28. The first thing for you to do before you buy clothes is ________.A. to look for well-made clothesB. to see how much money you can spend on itC. to know how to wash themD. to read the labels inside them29. We learn from the passage that cheaper clothes ________.A. are always worse madeB. must be dry cleanedC. can not be washedD. can sometimes fit you better30. The best title for the passage should be ________.A. Buy Less Expensive ClothesB. Taking Enough Money When ShoppingC. Being a Clever Clothes ShopperD. Choosing the Labels inside New Clothes(C)More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment. Maybe that’s why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost! Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit (受益) from the enjoyable exercise without polluting the environment. You don’t even have to ride all the way.Folding (折叠) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travellers.Health Benefits of Bicycling:It helps to prevent heart diseases.Bicycling helps to control your weight. A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.Bicycling can improve your mood (心情). Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self- confident.Bicycling is healthier than driving.31.From the passage, w e know that bicycling is becoming very _____ .A. surprisingB. excitingC. expensiveD. popular32.When you are riding your bicycle around your neighborhood, you may ___________ .A. pollute the environment aroundB. find something you didn’t noticeC. go everywhere and use a little oilD. get off your bike and begin to work33.If you travel with a folding bike, you can fold it and _____ .A. get out of the carB. take it onto a trainC. put it in your purseD. go on airline websites34.One of the benefits from bicycling is that _____ .A. you can fold the bicycleB. you will be friendly to othersC. you will be more relaxedD. you may get fatter and fatter35.Which is TRUE according to the passage?A. Bicycling is an enjoyable exercise for people.B. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines.(D)In America, when people say “man’s best friend”, they don’t mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal：A dog! These words show the friendship between people and anima ls. Dogs and other pets can give happiness to people’s lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!Animals can help people, too. Dogs can be taught to become the “eyes”for a blind person or “ears”for a deaf people. Scientists have found that pets help peopl e live longer! They make people happier, too. Because of that, animals are brought into hospitals for “visit”.Americans hold “Be---Kind-to-Animals Week”in the first week of May.Pets shows are held during the week. Even if you don’t live in America, y ou, too, can do this. How? First, think about how animals make your life richer. If you have a pet, take more time this week to play with it. Remember to give it delicious food. Also, be sure to keep your pet from those unwanted babies.If you don’t have a pet, be kind to animals around you. For example, if you see a street dog, don’t kick(踢)it or throw things at it. Instead, just leave it alone, or better yet, make friends with it. If others around you do bad things to an animal, try to shop them. As peo ple, we must protect animals who can’t speak for themselves.36. “A few even leave all their money to their pets when they die!”means that__________A. pets have the right (权力) to inherit (继承) money.B. money can give pets happiness.C. it’s the best way to spend money.D. some pets are taken as children.37. Why are dogs brought to hospitals?A. Because they are ill and need to see doctors.B. Because they can make the patients happier.C. Because they can find out the problems of the patients.D. Because doctors can do experiments (实验) on them.38. What’s the most popular activity in the “Be-Kind-to-Animals Week”?A. Holding a pet show in the week.B. Playing with pets the whole week.C. Cooking delicious food for pets.D. Making friend s with other people’s pets.39. What’s the passage mainly about?A. A lot of people are interested in dogs.B. Dogs can help people do many things.C. Pets are lovely and need care and protection.D. We have done a lot of things for pets.40. The wor ds“ man’s best friends” shows ____________.A. the friendship between people.B. the friendship between people and animals.C. the friendship between animals.D. the friendship between men and women三．完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Do you know __41__ languages there are in the world? There are about 1500 but many of them are not very __42__. English is one of the most important languages because many people _43__ it, not only in England and America, __44__ in other countries of the world. About 200,000,000 speak it __45_ their own language, and another 200,000,000 use it as __46__ language. It is __47__ to say how many people are learning it. __48__ boys and girls in schools are trying to do so.Many English children study French. French is also a very important language. _49__ children study German, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.Which is the best __50__ to learn a language? We know that we all learnt __51_ language well when we were __52__. If we learn a second language in the __53__ way, it won’t see m so difficult. What does a small child do? It__54__ what people say, and it tries to guess what it hears. When it wants something, it has to __55__ it. It is using the language, __56_ in it and talking in it all the time. If people use a second language __57__, they will learn it __58__.In school, you learn to read, to write, to hear and to speak. It is best to learn all new words through the __59__. You can read them, spell them and _60__ them later.41. A. how many B. what number C. a lot of D. so many42. A. useful B. necessary C. important D. good43. A. like B. use C. learn D. speak44. A. but B. and C. also D. so45. A. like B. with C. for D. as46. A. foreign B. a second C. the second D. a special47. A. easy B. again C. difficult D. best48. A. Millions of B. Million of C. Millions D. Several million49. A. Some B. Other C. All D. Few50. A. time B. way C. thing D. place51. A. a foreign B. our mothers’ C. other’s D. our own52. A. born B. children C. grown D. boys53. A. same B. different C. useful D. good54. A. does B. says C. listens to D. follows55. A. ask B. want C. get D. ask for56. A. speaking B. writing C. thinking D. doing57. A. some time B. sometimes C. all the time D. for the time58. A. quickly B. soon C. freely D. easily59. A. mouth B. hands C. ears D. mind60 .A. speak B. use C. love D. write第Ⅱ卷非选择题部分（50分）四．语法填空（共10题，每题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。