高二英语期中试题
湖南省长郡中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
湖南省长郡中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What is the weather like probably?A．Sunny.B．Cloudy.C．Rainy.2．How will the speakers go to the cinema?A．By taxi.B．By bus.C．By underground. 3．How does the woman feel about the musical?A．Great.B．So-so.C．Terrible.4．What makes the man feel good about the new job?A．The salary.B．The traveling chances.C．The working time. 5．What do we know about the man?A．He won’t go to the party.B．He will attend the party alone.C．He will take friends to the party.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．How soon will the woman go back home?A．In about one week.B．In about half a month C．In about a month. 7．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Teacher and student B．Former colleagues.C．Primary classmates.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How might the relationship between the woman and her parents be?A．Good.B．Bad.C．Distant.9．How old might the woman be?A．16.B．15.C．18.10．Which of the following is right?A．The woman has no pocket money.B．The woman has much freedom.C．The woman wants to go on holidays with her parents.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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。
2021-2022学年上学期高二英语期中测试卷 02(上海专用)(原题版)
湖南省长沙市长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the seasons.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the journal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,” says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,” explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’ve come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the simulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.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。
浙江省宁波市三锋教研联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中联考英语试题(含答案)
2024学年第一学期宁波三锋教研联盟期中联考高二年级英语学科试题考生须知：1.本卷共10页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3.所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
选择题部分第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman ask the boy to doA. Wash his hands.B. Prepare some food.C. Mop the floor.2. When are the speakers supposed to meetA. On Sunday.B. On Saturday.C. On Friday.3. How does the woman soundA. Tired.B. Energetic.C. Worried.4. With whom did the man go to Russia last yearA. His friends.B. His family members.C. His fellow workers.5. Why does the woman refuse to take the man’s adviceA. She worries the dress is unsuitable for the occasion.B. She thinks the dress is a bit old-fashioned.C. She believes the dress is too thick for her.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。
山东省聊城市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题
山东省聊城市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解One of the most well-known figures of American history, Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and the author of the Declaration of Independence. His life was an inspiring one and at the same time a little bit contradictory (矛盾的) to his statements andJefferson and his timeAmerican SphinxThe Art of Power1．Which book would you recommend regarding Thomas Jefferson’s whole life?A．Jefferson and His Time B．American SphinxC．The Art of Power D．none of the above2．What is the book “American Sphinx” about??A．It is a biography of Thomas Jelferson’s life.B．It is a book about American politics.C．It is an analysis of Thomas Jefferson’s mind.D．It is a collection of short stories.3．One problem about “The Art of Power” is that readers _________.A．may feel bored while they are reading itB．cannot get a complete description of Thomas Jefferson’s lifeC．learn Thomas Jefferson’s political life mainly from historians’ viewpointD．cannot get an objective point of view about Thomas Jefferson’s giftWhen I first set foot in Western Australia’s Pilbara, a landscape holding3.5-billion-year-old clues to the beginning of life, I was very disappointed. The year was 1994.I drove excitedly out of the west coast town of Port Hedland, but all I saw for the first 150 kilometers were a few dead trees and smoky dust across the burnt, flat plain. And the heat!! I’d never experienced anything this terrible before. Or breathed air so thick with biting flies.But as we continued to head south on the highway to. Marble Bar—the hottest town in Australia—some low, broad hills started to rise from the horizon. As we continued down a dirt track into the hills, the burnt plains gave way to grass-covered hills. This grass is called spinifex, an amazing but cruel creation. It grows as bushes up to one meter in diameter (直径),with round, fine leaves with needle-sharp tips. The tips will go through just about any piece of cloth. My guide wore thick gaiters (护腿) to protect his legs. But he had failed to inform me of the risk. Without any gaiters, my skin was covered with needle tips that remained in my legs for months.The land, ultimately, proved worth the discomfort. Here I was walking over some of Earth’s oldest, best-preserved rocks that contain evidence of life from almost the very beginnings of time on our planet.This area had changed much from when it was first formed 3.5 billion years ago. Back then it would have been a black volcanic land, with no color from vegetation. Over the hills I might have seen a green, iron-rich sea under an orange sky heavy with carbon dioxide and without oxygen. Several billion years after that, the world would turn cold and become covered in a global ice sheet, destroying almost every living thing. When it melted away, oxygen levels rose again. Life really got going. Animals slowly occupied the land, so did new types of plants. The greening of our planet began, and a wide variety of organisms (有机体) appeared including. unfortunately for me, spinifex.4．What was the author’s first reaction to the Pilbara landscape?A．Dissatisfaction.B．Excitement.C．Amusement.D．Confusion. 5．What does the writer mean by “The land, ultimately, proved worth the discomfort”?A．It was no easy task to set foot on the land.B．He had never seen spinifex on any other land.C．The trip was valuable despite all the suffering.D．The tips remaining in his flesh were not that uncomfortable.6．What is the significance of the Pilbara landscape?A．It is where life began.B．It is still a black volcanic land.C．It is home to many unique plants.D．It contains almost no living things. 7．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．How Life Started on Earth B．Pilbara: Rich in OrganismsC．An Abandoned but Lively Land D．Journey to a Land across TimeThroughout our daily lives, we have known plenty of people and will know more. But how can we tell if someone is worth our trust? In a paper published recently in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researcher gave us the answer.The researchers asked 401 adults from the United States to fill out a questionnaire measuring their guilt-proneness (内疚倾向) in different situations as well as several other qualities, and then play a short online game. In this game, Player 1 is given 1, which they can choose to give to Player 2. Any money given to Player 2 is then automatically increased to 2.50. Player 2 can then decide whether to keep all of the money or behave in a trustworthy way by returning a part of the money to Player 1. The researchers found more guilt-prone people were more likely to share the money with Player 1. Actually, in follow-up studies, guilt-proneness predicted trustworthiness better than other personality qualities the researchers measured.Why might guilt lead to trustworthy behavior? The researchers found people who were guilt-prone also reported feeling a must to act in ethical (合乎道德的) and responsible ways while interacting (互动) with their partners in the game. People who are guilt-prone tend to avoid engaging in behavior that might harm or disappoint others. If they do something bad, guilt encourages them to try to make things right again.Then, how can we use this research to ascertain whether someone is trustworthy? “One way to do this might be observe how they respond to experience regret,” lead author Emma Levine, assistant professor at the University of Chicago Levine, explains. Another way is to ask them to describe a difficult dilemma they faced in the past, suggests co-author Taya Cohen, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University. This is particularly effective, Cohen and her colleagues have found, because it allows us to see if they’re concerted about the effects their actions have on others.8．What did guilt-prone player 2 tend to do in the online game?A．Keep all the money.B．Share the money with Player 1.C．Return the money to the researchers.D．Spend the money on themselves.9．Why might guilt lead to trustworthy behavior?A．It encourages people to harm others.B．It makes people feel responsible to act ethically.C．It makes people want to disappoint others.D．It makes people avoid difficult dilemmas.10．What does the underlined word “ascertain” in the last paragraph mean?A．Ask B．Express C．Describe D．Determine 11．How is the text organized and developed?A．By providing background.B．By making a lot of comparisons.C．By answering the raised questions.D．By analyzing effects of guilt-proneness.Children like playing make-believe and enjoy inventing a variety of characters while immersed (沉浸) in imaginative play. Cooking games are a fantastic way to stimulate imaginative play. Children can act out real-life situations and behaviors through pretend play. There are various online cooking games for children as well. For children, they are more than just a fun pastime activity. They also provide a number of developmental and educational benefits.Free online cooking games encourage kids to try new things and think outside the box by letting them experiment with ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods. Such games can help kids develop a growth mindset, creativity, and the freedom to make their own choices.The act of cooking, whether virtual or in the real world, requires a lot of counting and measuring, which promotes the development of fundamental mathematical abilities such as counting and adding. Additionally, many free cooking games online require kids to perform various kitchen tasks or read the recipes or lists of ingredients and then follow the directions, teaching them to read, improving their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence.Most cooking games offer an in-built social space. For example, playing multiplayer or two-player games allows children to interact with others, help each other, laugh together, solve problems in cooperation, and so on. This is especially convenient for timid or introverted kids who have difficulty reaching out to others in the real world. Online games can help these kids develop self-esteem and practice their communication skills, so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life.However, young children can have difficulty finding age-appropriate games, using trustworthy and safe platforms, or setting limits on their screen time. Therefore, as adults, we must prioritize the kids’ online safety and well-being by helping them select the appropriate games and get the most out of the free cooking games online.12．What is the benefit of playing multiplayer or two-player cooking games?A．Children can communicate with others and learn to be cooperative.B．Children can learn how to cook together.C．Children can compete against each other and improve their skills.D．Children can learn how to use different kitchen tools.13．How do the adults ensure children’s online safety and well-being?A．Adults should not let children play online games.B．Adults should help their children select the suitable games.C．Adults should help their children play online cooking games.D．Adults should not allow children to play creative games.14．What’s the author’s attitude toward online cooking games?A．Negative.B．Neutral.C．Favorable.D．Indifferent. 15．Which of the following titles fits best?A．Virtual Cooking: A New Way to Avoid the Kitchen?B．The Benefits of Online Cooking Games for ChildrenC．Cooking Games: A Waste of Time or a Tool for Building Life Skills?D．Online cooking: A Way to Improves Children’s Social Skills二、七选五How to cultivate emotional awarenessIn school, we learned the periodic table and were told to recite the alphabet, but nobody forced us to take a class on what emotions are and how they work. 16 Yet, research shows that being aware of your emotions is hugely beneficial and people with high emotional awareness have better social and emotional functioning.Emotional awareness is being able to identify and make sense of not only our own emotions but those of others. It’s absolutely essential in maintaining good mental health. But if you’ve spent a lifetime masking your real emotions, being honest with yourself for the first time may prove tough. 17Turn to mindfulnessMindfulness is the process of bringing our attention to: the present moment and becoming more aware of our thoughts. 18 There are many ways to be mindful, frompractising breathwork to sitting in silence. Where emotional awareness is concerned, meditation which can aid clarity and allow us to view our emotions in a more measured way is strongly recommended.Practice daily self-reflection19 You’d better create a habit of checking with yourself every day. Self-reflection cultivates emotional awareness and is key to understanding why you feel the way you do. Activities such as journaling can be really beneficial in learning about your thought processes. It may also help you actively choose healthy coping strategies to manage more challenging emotions. Free-writing, where you write out everything that’s on your mind without judgement, can be used to dig deeper into your thoughts and feelings.Name what you’re feelingSometimes what we really struggle with is putting our emotions into words. 20 Instead of employing basic descriptions like angry, happy, frustrated or sad, consult The Emotion Wheel which identifies eight basic emotions at the centre of the wheel, with dozens of corresponding emotions of various intensities stemming out from it. It gives you a specific name for what you’re feeling. By naming them, we can not only find relief from those uncomfortable feelings but bring more joy and fulfilment into our lives too.A．When was the last time you stopped and truly observed how you feel?B．Turn into your emotions and honestly reflecting on how you feel is important.C．It can be difficult to feel heard by others if we don’t have the language to describe how we’re feeling.D．But it gets easier with practice.E．It’s not always easy to put a finger on exactly what’s wrong, without digging a little deeper.F．It’s a state of calm, non-judgmental state of mind.G．And for many of us, that means understanding how we feel and why can be incredibly difficult.三、完形填空Mom was late once again!!“Sorry, honey. I left the office only a little bit late, but the 21 caused really badtraffic, and I…”I hung up. All too often, situations like this happen. Being a teenager is not 22 , and my parents often make me feel less important than their work.In third grade, I broke my arm at school. When the school nurse called my mom, she was too 23 to answer. When the phone call 24 my father, he sighed and said, “I’m in the middle of my research.” I waited in the nurse’s office for hours before my parents finally 25 to take me to hospital.I wished my parents could spare me some time. To make my parents take me seriously, I26 . I tried to establish my own authority (权威) by 27 their schedule. My mom did everything possible to settle the problem, but nothing 28 until she met that adviser.One day after I shut my door in her face, my mom didn’t complain or cry. 29 , she knocked and said, “I have something to tell you.” I opened the door. “Today I met a really good adviser. He said that every time your daughter is angry, she is just saying: I 30 you.”It occurred to me that my anger was merely a mask for me to 31 my loneliness and disappointment. But facing one’s 32 need is the first step towards being happier. This concept not only helped things between my parents and me but also enabled me to handle conflicts and emotions. I started to pay attention to other people’s 33 . When an angry customer approached me at my volunteering job, he was saying, “I need more service.” When a homeless person shouted to me in a parking lot, he was simply saying, “I need food and help.”I am now able to see 34 the fog of anger and see the real face and heart of other person.Five minutes after I hung up on her, my mom’s car finally appeared through the fog. She rolled down her window and said, “Let’s go to a hotpot place, shall we?” I 35 . “OK, but promise me you won’t be late again.”21．A．rain B．snow C．wind D．fog 22．A．easy B．unusual C．awesome D．exciting 23．A．upset B．scared C．nervous D．busy 24．A．reached B．bothered C．alarmed D．woke 25．A．passed by B．drove away C．showed up D．gave in26．A．chattered B．screamed C．whispered D．apologized 27．A．ignoring B．checking C．following D．completing 28．A．appeared B．mattered C．happened D．worked 29．A．Moreover B．Therefore C．Instead D．Meanwhile 30．A．hate B．need C．believe D．understand 31．A．avoid B．relieve C．show D．cover 32．A．unmet B．urgent C．increasing D．physical 33．A．behavior B．anger C．reaction D．satisfaction 34．A．around B．across C．into D．through 35．A．yelled B．complained C．smiled D．hesitated四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
浙江省宁波市北仑中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
浙江省宁波市北仑中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What is the restaurant’s specialty?A．American food.B．Italian food.C．Thai food.2．Why is the man here?A．To have an interview.B．To make an inquiry.C．To visit the woman. 3．What is the woman most excited about?A．Seeing sharks.B．Going to the beach.C．Staying with herrelatives.4．Where are the speakers?A．At a bus stop.B．In a car.C．On a bus.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．Why the electricity bill went up.B．Where they can pay the electricity bill.C．How they can reduce the electricity usage.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the woman doing?A．Reserving a room.B．Checking into a hotel.C．Packing her luggage. 7．What will the woman do next?A．Walk in a park.B．Have dinner.C．Go to a bank.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Colleagues.B．Interviewer and interviewee.C．Manager and technician.9．How many candidates are there for the position?A．Two.B．Four.C．Six.10．What does the woman ask?A．What the job requirements are.B．Where the interview will be held.C．Whether the equipment is ready.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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。
山东省泰安市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
山东省泰安市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Four Off-the-Beaten-Path DestinationsDogon Rock City, Mali, AfricaDogon Rock City is an ancient city attached to vertical cliffs, housing over 5000 caves and 2000 houses. With its unique architecture and history, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking an adventure filled with history and culture. Visitors can witness the splendour and richness of this ancient civilization as they wander through its maze (迷宫) of courtyards and corridors.Salar de Uyuni, BoliviaSalar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world, covering an area of over 12,000 square kilometers. It is a perfect place for those seeking a unique and peaceful natural environment. The flat is also famous for its beautiful salt bridges and salt hotels, which are built on salt lakes. Here, visitors can also see the world’s largest mirror and take unforgettable photos. Ushuaia, ArgentinaThe remote town of Ushuaia is located on the Beagle Channel and is the southernmost city in the world. It is the perfect destination for those seeking to explore Antarctica without breaking the bank. Here, visitors can also witness incredible wild up-close, such as penguins and seals.Ba Na Hills, VietnamBa Na Hills is an amazing alpine (高山的) resort with lush green mountains and charming views. Rising to a height of 1487 meters, it is a perfect destination for those seeking a break from Vietnam’s busy cities. Ba Na’s unique culture and cuisine provide an enriching experience for those seeking something different from Vietnam’s more famous attractions. Visitors can also take cable car rides to the top of the mountain and explore the beautiful scenery below.These off-the-beaten-path destinations, each with their own unique features and charm, provide an enriching travel experience for those seeking something different.1．What do Dogon Rock City and Ba Na Hills have in common?A．People there live a busy life.B．Many tourists go there every year.C．They both have characteristic culture.D．Visitors can take cable car rides to mountains.2．Which place fits you best if you’re expert at sea animals?A．Dogon Rock City.B．Salar de Uyuni.C．Ushuaia.D．Ba Na Hills.3．How is Salar de Uyuni different from the other destinations?A．It has breathtaking views.B．Tourists can enjoy cuisines made of salt.C．Tourists can be attracted by its splendid civilization.D．It offers tourists accommodation made of special materials.Cui Chenxi competes in the final of the women’s street skateboarding event during the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday.The teenager, who is the Chinese national team’s youngest athlete, won gold by scoring242.62 points. Until Wednesday, the title of China’s youngest Asian Games gold medalist be-longed to 15-year-old skateboarder Chen Ye. Nevertheless, the youngest participant at the Games is Mazel Paris Alegado, a 9-year-old Filipino skateboarder.Asked if she was nervous before the competition, Cui shook her head and said: “My dad told me to stay relaxed, enjoy the competition and showcase my skills. As long as I give it my all, I have no regrets.”Skateboarding, which is rooted in street culture, is a sport that emphasizes freedom and personal techniques. Cui only took up skateboarding in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic did not allow her to practice rollerblading (滚轴溜冰), which she began as a 3-year-old. Her father suggested that she try skateboarding at home instead. “I remember the day I stepped onto the board for the first time. It felt incredibly smooth. It was love at first sight,” Cui said.Two years later, she ranked third in the women’s street event at the Shandong provincial games. She soon joined the provincial skateboarding team and underwent a more comprehensive (全面的) and structured training program.In skateboarding, injuries are unavoidable, but when discussing the pain and the setbacks, Cui displayed a level of resilience beyond her age. “When I started skateboarding, I thought it was great fun. Later, I realized people suffer a lot of injuries while skateboarding. But that iswhere the spirit of skateboarding lies,” she said. Most of the time, getting injured is just part of the process, and she simply pushes through it and never gives up, she added.Cui is “the future of Team China”, according to Zeng Wenhui, the silver medalist. “I think she is quite excellent. We will stand together in moving forward in the future,” she said. 4．Who is the youngest athlete taking part in the Asian Games?A．Chen Ye.B．Cui Chenxi.C．Mazel Paris Alegado.D．Zeng Wenhui.5．What can we infer from the passage?A．Cui’s father has a positive effect on her.B．Cui’s fellow athletes don’t get along well with her.C．Cui spent a hard time from rollerblading to skateboarding.D．Cui received a comprehensive training program during the pandemic.6．What’s the spirit of skateboarding according to Cui?A．Life is movement.B．No cross, no crown.C．Never too old to learn.D．Freedom is a part of the essence of life. 7．What does the underlined word “resilience” refer to in paragraph 6?A．Calmness.B．Resistance.C．The ability to adapt.D．A state of feeling depressed.Ann has been severely paralysed (瘫痪)for more than 18 years. She cannot speak and normally communicates. But now, she has been able to speak through an image on the computer using technology that translated her brain signals into speech and facial expressions.The advance raises hopes that the technology could be on the edge of transforming the lives of people who have lost the ability to speak due to conditions like strokes (中风).The latest technology uses tiny electrodes (电极) put on the top layer of the brain to detect electrical activity in the part of the brain that controls speech and face movements. These signals are translated directly into a digital avatar’s (化身) speech and facial expressions including smiling, frowning or surprise.The team put 253 paper-thin electrodes on the top layer of Ann’s brain over an area important to speech. Afterwards Ann worked with the team to train the system to detect her unique brain signals for various speech sounds by repeating different phrases repeatedly. Thecomputer learned 39 distinctive sounds and a Chat GPT-style language system was used to translate the signals into understandable sentences. This was then used to control an avatar with a voice personalised to sound like Ann’s voice before the injury, based on a recording of her speaking at her wedding.The technology was not perfect, translating words incorrectly 28% of the time in a test run involving more than 500 phrases, and it generated brain-to-text at a rate of 78 words a minute, compared with the 110–150 words typically spoken in natural conversation. However, scientists said the latest advances in accuracy and speed suggest the technology is now at a point of being practically useful for patients. A crucial next step is to create a wireless form that could be put beneath the skull (颅骨).8．How can Ann speak?A．By tiny electrodes on her brain.B．Through an avatar using the latest technology.C．Through repeating different phrases repeatedly.D．By a technology that detects her brain signals.9．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．How the technology works.B．How the technology benefits the patients.C．How the technology translates the brain signal.D．How the technology is put into wide application.10．Which is unnecessary to make the avatar sound like Ann?A．Ann’s cooperation.B．Ann’s facial expressions.C．An AI language system.D．A recording of Ann’s speaking. 11．What do we know about the technology according to the last paragraph?A．It is a promising way to help patients.B．Its translating speed is too slow.C．It cannot be applied to patients.D．It is not accurate in translating at all.Fed up with tourists who only come in to check out the scenery, the owners of Queviures Murria, a grocery store in Barcelona, Spain, have put up a sign announcing a 5 euro fee for coming in just to look.Queviures Murria has been in business since 1898 and is one of the most eye-catching locations in all of Barcelona. The vintage (老式的) look of the store and the traditional design of the inside attract hundreds of tourists every day, but the problem is that many of them aren’t actually interested in the products sold inside—all kinds of traditional Spanish cured sausages, cold cuts, cured cheeses, oils, wines, etc. According to the store, many tourists enter the store without even saying a simple “hello”, wander around taking pictures, and then simply leave without buying anything. So it decided to charge people for “just looking” just to discourage them.Toni Merino, one of the managers at Queviures Murria, said that the idea to charge tourists a fee for simply coming into the grocery store and looking around without buying anything started out as a joke, but as the staff and the regular customers became increasingly inconvenienced by random tourists looking around, taking pictures, with absolutely no interest in the products on display, they decided to do it.Merino has clarified that he and his partners have no interest in actually charging the fee, and they don’t really have to anymore. By posting a warning about the 5 euro fee in the shop window, they have managed to discourage most unwanted visitors.After photos of the 5-euro fee announcement in the window of Queviures Murria spread quickly on social media, the Barcelona business faced a public outcry, and it was forced to explain the reasons and clarify that it didn’t really plan on carrying on the measure. 12．What can we learn about Queviures Murria?A．Tourists are not welcome there.B．It has a history of nearly 100 years.C．It charges people for taking photos.D．Tourists prefer its design to the products sold there.13．Why did the grocery store put up the sign?A．To earn a fame.B．To attract more tourists.C．To warn the impolite visitors.D．To provide a convenient shopping environment.14．What’s the public’s opinion on the measure?A．Opposed.B．Objective.C．Supportive.D．Unconcerned. 15．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A travel journal.B．A news website.C．A fashion magazine.D．A debate program.二、七选五As the new semester rolls in, it’s time to get ready for a fresh start to achieve your goals.16 Here are some practical tips to help you get through a fresh start with ease.Evaluate how you did last semester. Grades aren’t everything, but they can help you understand how well you’re doing in terms of your studies. So start by taking some time to think about these things. Did your grades improve, stay the same, or drop last semester? How can you make changes this semester? 17Set new goals for this semester. Before the semester begins, take some time to set clear and achievable goals for yourself. 18 Having goals will provide you with directions and motivation (动力) throughout the semester. To make the most of it, write your goals and hang them in a visible place.19 Keep your motivation high by reminding yourself of the goals you set. Then surround yourself with supportive people who inspire and encourage you. Celebrate your achievements along the way to maintain a positive attitude. Remember to stay adaptable and make adjustments to your plan as needed throughout the semester.Take care of yourself. Remember to prioritize (优先考虑) your physical and mental health. 20 Practice stress management skills, or engage in hobbies that help you relax. Taking good care of yourself will improve your focus, energy and overall productivity.A．Stay motivated and stay positive.B．Take an active part in various activities.C．Get enough sleep, eat nutritious meals, and exercise regularly.D．Identify what you want to finish academically and personally.E．It will save you time and help you communicate with your teachers.F．You’d better make the most of this time because starting off strong is the key to a successful semester.G．It’s helpful to write these things down, allowing you to make connections and take the next step more easily.三、完形填空people spent so much time at home during COVID-19,” says 28-year-old Li Jianlin, wholovers in China, and it 23 online fitness programs.“Many young people go to the gym, or workout regularly. 24 , a phased (阶段性的) and slow approach to recovering exercise after COVID-19 is the best way to 25 pre-COVID-19 fitness levels. So baduanjin, which uses breathing and concentration skills to improve body and mind, through eight well-designed results, has won the hearts of the young during 26 ,” says Li.Li, who graduated from the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports with a 27 in aerobics (有氧运动) in 2018, has 28 baduanjin exercise programs for the platform’s users, which were 29 earlier this year. Available in three different levels, the programs have received 30 feedback from users.“Seventy percent are young people, under the age of 30. The programs give detailed 31 and demonstrate the movements from different angles (角度),” says Li.Keep’s baduanjin programs have been 32 more than 5.41 million times, and about 36,000 users have added them to their 33 . “Since it also involves meditation (冥想) and 34 exercises, it’s also regarded as a way for young people to relax and deal with 35 ,” he adds.21．A．apparently B．especially C．ultimately D．slightly 22．A．creator B．visitor C．inventor D．governor 23．A．detects B．displays C．offers D．reveals 24．A．Therefore B．Hence C．Otherwise D．However 25．A．regain B．rebuild C．retell D．remember 26．A．fever B．vacation C．recovery D．treatment 27．A．class B．subject C．game D．major 28．A．found B．produced C．discovered D．switched 29．A．cancelled B．selected C．launched D．responded 30．A．warm B．realistic C．worthwhile D．abnormal 31．A．conduction B．plans C．materials D．instructions32．A．surveyed B．observed C．watched D．witnessed 33．A．favorites B．habits C．notes D．memories 34．A．singing B．jumping C．dancing D．breathing 35．A．stress B．anger C．doubt D．leisure四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
河南省南阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题
河南省南阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!Field DayJanuary 1, 2023, SydneyField Day means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi-stage party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun-filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.The Envision FestivalFebruary 27—March 6, 2023, UvitaThe Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.The McDowell Mountain Music FestivalMarch 2—4, 2023, PhoenixThe McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its foundation in 2004, it has been the only 100% non-profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.The Old Settler’s Music FestivalApril 20—23, 2023, DaleThe Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.1．In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?A．Phoenix.B．Uvita.C．Sydney.D．Dale. 2．What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?A．It encourages people to receive education.B．It is not aimed at making money.C．It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.D．It focuses on cultural exchanges. 3．Which festivals are connected with nature?A．Field Day and the Envision Festival.B．The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.C．The Old Settler’s Music Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.D．The Envision Festival and the Old Settler’s Music Festival.In the year 2000, as usual, my family were coming back from a T-ball game at the weekend. However, little did we know that a surprise was waiting for us in our driveway —panic, with their baby left behind.Hours passed before night eventually fell. It was clear that the small goose needed protection, warmth and food to make it to the morning. We brought him to our backyard. Each morning, we would try to drive the small goose away to his parents, who kept coming back to our yard. He wouldn’t go to them, though, and neither would the adult geese come close enough to take him back. Realizing the young goose had apparently decided we were his family then, we gave him a name, calling the little guy Peeper.Days turned into weeks and weeks into months. The little creature had grown into a big bird with two powerful wings before we knew it. One day, when my dad threw Peeper in the air, he just flew away and didn’t come back. With night falling, all of us became increasingly worried. We looked for him, called his name and anxiously expected his return. But he never appeared again. It took a long time before we accepted the fact that he was missing. We could only pray he found his parents and went off on his natural way.So I was thrilled to see when, in 2019, an adult goose made his way back to my family home. He did all of the same things Peeper used to do! Much to my amazement, he even responded to the name Peeper. It became clear to me that my old best friend had returned many years later.This experience has been as meaningful to me as anything in my life. Looking beyond our reach high in the sky, birds have feelings like human beings, so do many other living things. We human beings should learn to get along with them. We need each other’s care and protection for a better world.4．Which of the following can best replace “startled” in paragraph 1?A．Astonished.B．Confused.C．Terrified.D．Embarrassed. 5．Why did the family give the goose a name Peeper?A．Because the small goose regarded himself as one of the family members.B．Because the small goose was abandoned by its parents.C．Because the small goose didn’t respond to the family when spoken to.D．Because the small goose finally came back many years later.6．How did the family feel when they found the goose was missing?A．Thrilled and Relieved.B．Puzzled and Desperate.C．Frightened and Upset.D．Concerned and Sorrowful.7．What does the author intend to convey in the last paragraph?A．To raise people’s awareness of environmental protection.B．To share a story about a goose and his family.C．To remind readers to live in harmony with wild animals.D．To call for people’s love and care for geese.David Bennett Sr. , who was seriously ill and seeking a miracle, took the last bet on Jan. 7, when he became the first human to be successfully transplanted with the heart of a pig. “It creates the beat; it creates the pressure; it is his heart,” declared Bartley Griffith, director of the surgical team that performed the operation at the University of Maryland Medical Center.Bennett, aged 57, held on through 60 tomorrows, far longer than any previous patient who’d received a heart from another species. His remarkable run offered new hope that such procedures, known as xenotransplantation (异种移植) could help relieve the shortage of replacement organs, saving thousands of lives each year.The earliest attempts at xenotransplantation of organs, involving kidneys from rabbits, goats, and other animals, occurred in the early 20th century, decades before the first successful human-to-human transplants. Rejection, which occurs when the recipient’s body system recognizes the donor organ as a foreign object and attacks it, followed within hours or days. Results improved after some special drugs arrived in the 1960s, but most recipients still died after a few weeks. The record for a heart xenotransplantation was set in 1983, when an infant named Baby Fae survived for 20 days with an organ from a baboon (狒狒).However, in recent years, advances in gene editing have opened a new possibility:re-edit some genes in animals to provide user-friendly spare parts. Pigs could be ideal for this purpose, because they’re easy to raise and reach adult human size in months. Some biotech companies, including Revivicor, are investing heavily in the field. The donor pig was offered by Revivicor from a line of animals in which 10 genes had been re-edited to improve the heart’s condition Besides, the pig was raised in isolation and tested regularly for viruses that could infect humans or damage the organ itself.This medical breakthrough provided an alternative for the 20% of patients on the heart transplant waiting list who die while waiting or become too sick to be a good candidate. 8．What can we learn from the passage?A．Bennett survived the surgery and has lived healthily since then.B．The operation on Bennett was successfully carried out.C．Xenotransplantation completely solve the problem of the shortage of replacement organs.D．Many patients have received the heart from a pig but failed to live as long as Bennett. 9．What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3?A．The process of an xenotransplantation operation.B．The consequence of the xenotransplantation operation.C．The significance of the xenotransplantation operation.D．The past exploration of the xenotransplantation operation.10．What makes pigs ideal for providing spare parts in xenotransplantation?A．Their growth speed and health condition.B．Their life pattern and resistance to viruses.C．Their easiness of keeping and rapid growth.D．Their investment value and natural qualities.11．Why was Bennett’s operation considered as a breakthrough?A．It offered a possibility of replacement organs through gene editing.B．It proved the potential for using organs from various animals.C．It guaranteed a sufficient supply of donor pigs for transplants.D．It introduced new medications to prevent organ rejection.Ask the new artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it produce a persuasive term paper in a matterof seconds that has even be enable to pass school exams. That’s one reason why New York City school officials this week started blocking the impressive but controversial writing tool that can generate paragraphs of human-like text. The free tool has been around for just five weeks but is already raising tough questions about the future of AI in education, the tech industry and a host of professions.ChatGPT was launched on Nov. 30 and is part of a new generation of AI systems that can chat, generate readable text on demand and even produce novel images and video based on what they’ve learned from a vast database of digital books, online writings and other media. But unlike previous models of so-called “large language models”, such as Open AI’s GPT-3, launched in 2020, the ChatGPT tool is available to anyone with an Internet connection for free and designed to be more user-friendly. It works like a written dialogue between the AI system and the person asking it questions.Millions of people have played with it over the past month, using it to write silly poems or songs, trying to trick it into making mistakes, or for more practical purposes such as helping compose an email.As with similar systems, ChatGPT can generate convincing prose, but that doesn't mean what it says is factual or logical. Its launch came with little guidance on how to use it, other than a promise that ChatGPT will admit when it's wrong.Many school districts are still struggling to figure out how to set policies on whether and how it can be used. “While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to questions, it does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic and lifelong success,” said a school’s spokesperson Jenna Lyle from NYC．But there's no stopping a student from accessing ChatGPT from a personal phone or computer at home.12．What can we learn about the term paper from paragraph 1?A．It is a result of the improvement of education.B．It can be rated as passing byschoolteachers.C．It has caught the attention of the public.D．It acts as a model for students to follow. 13．What makes Chat GPT different from GPT-3?A．ChatGPT can create text.B．ChatGPT can edit digital books.C．ChatGPT is free of charge to all.D．ChatGPT can ask its users questions. 14．What is Jenna's attitude towards students’ use of Chat GPT?A．Favourable.B．Tolerant.C．Uncaring.D．Disapproving. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．How Are Schools Handling Chat GPT?B．You Can Check When ChatGPT’s Telling the TruthC．What Is ChatGPT and Why Are Schools Blocking It?D．Students Are Using ChatGPT to Do Their Homework二、七选五The human brain is the command center for the nervous system and enables thoughts, memory, movement, and emotions. As the population ages, the challenges for thehow to protect it.Exercise regularly. Regular physical exercise tends to help fight against the natural reduction in brain connections that occur during aging. Multiple studies show that physically active people are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lower risk of developing brain disease. 17Have a “right” nap. Having a nap after lunch can be good for your brain and many seniors have developed such a good habit for long. 18 While a 30-min to 90-min nap has brain benefits, anything longer than an hour and a half may create problems with cognition, the ability to think and form memories.19 Your brain is similar to a muscle -you need to use it or lose it. There are many things that you can do to keep your brain in shape, such as doing crossword puzzles, reading, or playing cards. You can also learn something new such as musical instruments, drawing, or even digital devices. Combine different types of activities to increase the effectiveness.Eat a Mediterranean diet. Studies show people who closely follow a Mediterranean diet are less likely to have brain disease than people who don’t follow the diet. 20 However, we at least know that omega fatty acids found in olive oil and other healthy fats are vital for your cells to function correctly.A．Stay mentally active.B．Explore new interests if possible.C．But keep in mind that the length matters.D．These benefits result from regular exercise.E．Your diet plays a large role in your brain health.F．Therefore a healthy brain is the primary goal in pursuing health for seniors.G．Further research is needed to decide which parts of the diet help brain the most三、完形填空Since finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford, I’ve watched one friend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives with banks, consulting firms,most.21．A．much B．never C．very D．well 22．A．least B．last C．first D．best 23．A．shared B．paid C．equaled D．spent 24．A．committed B．witnessed C．admitted D．classified 25．A．complain B．dream C．hear D．approve 26．A．curious B．guilty C．envious D．empty 27．A．accustomed B．appointed C．accessible D．available 28．A．also B．but C．instead D．rather 29．A．let out B．give away C．give up D．believe in 30．A．fundamental B．practical C．impossible D．unforgettable 31．A．take off B．drop off C．put off D．pay off 32．A．missing B．inspiring C．sinking D．shining 33．A．measure B．suffer C．digest D．deliver 34．A．catastrophes B．motivations C．campaigns D．decisions 35．A．assessed B．involved C．covered D．estimated四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省常州高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中质量检查英语试题
江苏省常州高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中质量检查英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解When you try to blow out a lot of candles, you may not have enough air in your lungs to get them all. Here’s how to measure your lung capacity.What you’ll need·Plastic bottle, such as a camping water container that holds a little more than 2 liters of water. A 2-liter soft drink bottle may be large enough: try the experiment and see.·Plastic tube 60 centimeters long.·Large mixing bowl·Rubber bands(橡皮筋)·Ruler·Helper (not a must).(1) Fill the bowl about one-third full of water and fill the bottle to the top with water.(2) Hold your hand over the top of the bottle, turn it upside down and put its top under the water in the bowl: your helper will hold the bottle in place.(3) Tie the ruler to the bottle with rubber bands.(4) Put the tube in the neck of the bottle, breathe deeply. Hold your nose and blow hard into the tube as long as you can.What happened?How much water did you blow out?Compare the amount of air you blew into the bottle to the amount of liquid the bottle can hold (2 liters, for example).Do this test on different people and see who has the largest and smallest lung capacity. 1．What’s the purpose of the experiment?A．To measure how much water you can blow out once.B．To test the size of different people’s lungs.C．To know the amount of air your lungs can hold.D．To hold the air that you blow out at a time.2．In this experiment what’s water in the bottle used to do?A．To hold the air you blow out.B．To show the size of the bottle.C．To measure the air you blow out.D．To display the process of the experiment. 3．Which of the following statement indicates the experimenter has a larger lung capacity?A．Less water is left in the bottle after the experiment.B．The experimenter blows out air harder.C．Less water is left in the bowl after the experiment.D．The experimenter breaths deeply enough.I wanted, in 1999, to be a “farmer’s wife”. Thankfully, after quick correction by my progressive parents, that gradually turned into “farmer”. But that only lasted until my dad told me I had to put my arms up cows’ backsides. Immediately I rethought my career path. Archaeologist followed, and driving instructor after that, then somewhere along the way, footballer.I remember the exact moment when I said to my dad, “It makes me sad I can’t be a footballer.” He asked why not, and I answered, “Because I’m not a boy.” Looking back, I can see exactly why I felt like that. At school, there was an unwritten rule that sports like hockeyand netball were “girl” sports and rugby and football were for the boys. Besides, I’d never seen a women’s football match on TV.Representation is critical, and although we talk about it a lot, I’m yet to be convinced that those who were represented often fully understand what it means to those who aren’t, and how, without really realizing, it affects the general trajectory (轨迹) of their life. In the words of Marian Wright-Edelman, “______” Lack of representation leads, at best, to a misunderstanding around a certain group of people, or at worst, fear and discrimination.Today, the Lionesses will take on Scotland in the FIFA World Cup, and people across the world will tune in. But, although women’s football has turned out to be one of FIFA’s best investments — with a pound for pound return, only £24 million prize money was awarded to the women’s World Cup victors in comparison to £315 million in the men’s. The most popular defence of those figures argues that it is because viewing statistics are lower than those played by their male counterparts, but the truth is, investment is needed for female football to become more visible and become an equally respected game.I often wonder what path I would have taken if the option had not seemed so impossible. Today, I’ll be cheering on the Lionesses because talented, skillful female footballers will be broadcast into millions of homes and maybe, among the millions of viewers is a little girl believing that she too can be a Lionesses one day.4．What did the author go through on her career path?A．She stuck to her initial goal in the face of challenges.B．She didn’t hold out much hope of becoming a footballer.C．She didn’t take her father’s suggestions seriously.D．She gave up her dream because of the unwritten rule.5．Which of the following sentences can be put in the blank in paragraph3?A．It’s what you think about yourself that counts.B．It’s never too late to realize your ambition.C．You never know what the future holds in store.D．You can’t be what you can’t see.6．Which statement would the author most likely agree with?A．Most female football players are earning a fair wage.B．Female players earn less because they attract less attention.C．Awareness should be built with investment in the first place.D．FIFA is not aware that women’s football games are profitable.7．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Girls will be motivated to pursue their dreams.B．The author has fulfilled her dream of being a footballer.C．The Lionesses is a female football team without equalD．Female football games are as exciting as male ones.A vast majority of people usually argue that cycling can make a significant contribution to our world. In reality, there is a gap between desired and actual numbers. In Germany, for instance, only 20% of the everyday short-distance trips are covered by bicycle. When enquiring about the causes, researchers found one point repeatedly tops the list: the perceived or potential risk on the bike routes used. Increasing the share of cycling trips thus depends crucially on well-developed bike paths.However, designing efficient bike path networks is a complex task that involves balancing a variety of limitations while meeting overall demand. In addition, many districts are confronted with a shortage of funds available for improving the infrastructure. Researchers propose a new approach to generating efficient bike path networks. This considers demand distribution and the route option of cyclists based on preferences for secure outings. Typically, minimizing the travel distance is far from the solely goal. Aspects such as attractiveness of a route are also taken into account.Under real conditions, a bike path network is created by constantly adding bike paths to more streets. This time, researchers start with an ideal, complex network, in which all streets in a city are equipped with a bike path. In a virtual process, they gradually remove less used bike path sections from this network. The route selection of cyclists is continuously updated. Thus, a series of bike path networks is created and is always adapted to the current usage. Each stage of it corresponds to a variant that could be carried out with less financial support.“We illustrate the applicability of this demand-driven planning for crowded urban areas of Dresden and Hamburg,” explains researcher Christoph Steinacker. “We are approaching a real-life issue here using the theoretic toolbox of network dynamics and compare efficient bike path networks under different conditions.”8．Why do people rarely cycle?A．They think of cycling as inefficient.B．They usually take long-distance trips.C．They’re concerned about the security.D．They’re unable to find special bike roads. 9．What is a challenge for good bike path networks?A．Tight budgets.B．Complex routes.C．Maximized travel distance.D．Decreasing cycling demand. 10．What can be learned about the planning put forward by researchers?A．It will be updated once in a while.B．It is contrary to the real-life design.C．It ensures every street has a bike path.D．It serves as a model for other districts. 11．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Good Planning Gets the Bike Rolling B．A good Network Benefits More People C．Cycling Paths Change Crowded Urban Areas D．A New Concept Contributes to a Better WorldExpecting the worst to avoid feeling bad later is known as “bracing”. It may help them prepare for emotionally challenging situations, particularly in the moments before these situations occur. People brace for the worst while waiting for potentially negative outcomes. Someone might also brace for the worst in anticipation of stressful events like giving a presentation at work.Some psychological theories suggest that bracing should help. For example, “decision affect theory” proposes that how we feel about a situation is determined partly by comparing what actually happened with what could have happened. Based on this, people should be happy when an event goes beyond their expectations, and disappointed when an event falls behind. Therefore, by anticipating the worst, one can safeguard themselves against future disappointment, as any result is likely to surpass their expectations.But other psychological theories undermine the idea that bracing will be helpful. It has been theorized and scientifically established – that expectations can powerfully influence reality. There are two key ways that expectations can shape reality.First, people may behave in ways that fit with their expectations. If you expect to fail an upcoming test or interview, then you might not invest efforts in preparation, which in turn reduces your chances of doing well. Second, people may interpret a situation in line with their expectations. Imagine you believe you are insufficiently qualified for a job you’ve applied for. During the job interview, you’re likely to interpret blank expressions from the interviewer in line with this belief, which could negatively affect your performance. In fact, the interviewerdid not want to give anything away.Drawing together the scientific studies, it seems that expecting the worst is anything but a wise way to prepare for upcoming news or results. It might be better to hold positive expectations than to brace for the worst.12．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The logic of preparing for the worst.B．The theory of comparing past and future.C．The conflict between people’s expectation and reality.D．The emotions hidden behind anticipating the worst.13．What does the underlined word “undermine” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Strengthen.B．Determine.C．Oppose.D．Justify. 14．How can negative expectations probably affect people’s performance in reality?A．By resulting in unnecessary time waste.B．By promoting people’s ambition and motivation.C．By giving weight to people’s potential of excellence.D．By causing less preparation and some misinterpretations.15．What is the author’s attitude toward bracing for the worst?A．Unclear.B．Objective.C．Negative.D．Approving.二、七选五Just like all good things, all great television shows, too, must come to an end. We all have those pangs of stress around the last few episodes (集) of our current favorite TV show, about the junction where there will be no “Next Episode” button to click. 16 Watch all the accompanying content around the show.We’re talking about interviews, behind-the-screens, cast reunions and more. The digital world is endless. If you’re willing to dig a little deeper, there are high chances you will come across related content that fulfills you in the same way that the show did. This will feed your brain with the show till it can take no more. 17Join an appropriate community.Anyone who’s dealt with post-binge (追剧后的) withdrawals will know the desire of discussing your obsession with your friends. Enter digital platforms for people with similarinterests. 18 These platforms will shower you with theories, interpretations and reviews for nearly all kinds of genres (体裁).19When it comes to the evergreen light comedies like Friends or The Big Bang Theory, there is no such thing as too many replays. For more immersive experience, timing is key. You might need an escape, craving comfort and stability (hello COVID-19!), looking to understand the show at a deeper level, or simply looking for something mindless.Keep the legacy alive.Get your friends and family to watch that show you’re obsessing over. 20 Not only have you now had companions to relate your emotional journey, but you’ve also successfully contributed to the legacy of this deserving show.A．Schedule a rerun.B．Watch shows and movies of the same cast.C．Use reverse (反向的) psychology, lie, or make them feel guilty.D．It doesn’t matter whether your interests are mainstream or not.E．Luckily, there are ways to deal with the post-series blues.F．If they’re anything like you, chances are that they’ll thank you for it.G．Eventually, you will step away from your screen willingly.三、完形填空go and tell the farmer I’d made a mistake and pay him the 30 .If I’d overgraded, my father wouldn’t say a word—he’d just look at me. It was 31 than word-class scolding.I’m not sure my father knew anything about business, but he 32 an awful lot about making a man out of a boy. He gave me responsibility and then 33 me. He also taught me that 34 builds a business and that the willingness to admit and correct mistakes is a sure way to bring 35 back.21．A．seller B．buyer C．picker D．farmer 22．A．responsibility B．priority C．motivation D．applause 23．A．process B．sample C．routine D．quantity 24．A．on B．back C．over D．off 25．A．live on B．drop off C．come across D．get in 26．A．empty B．few C．kind D．mean 27．A．keeps B．remains C．counts D．stands 28．A．accurately B．critically C．publicly D．suddenly 29．A．Otherwise B．However C．Anyway D．Somehow 30．A．tax B．expense C．purchase D．difference 31．A．hotter B．simpler C．louder D．better 32．A．understood B．worried C．learned D．suffered 33．A．employed B．trapped C．supported D．rewarded 34．A．wisdom B．curiosity C．passion D．fairness 35．A．interactions B．discounts C．ambitions D．customers四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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。
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。
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。
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2012—2013学年度第一学期模块检测高二英语试题注意事项： 1.本试卷全卷150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.本试卷分为I、II卷，共10页，答题纸2页。
3.I卷答案必须使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡相应题号的位置。
4.II卷均需写在答题纸上，在草稿纸和试卷上答题无效。
5.注意在答题卡、答题纸相应位置完整涂写考生信息。
第I卷（选择题95分）I、听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）第一节：听下面五段对话。
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。
每段对话读两遍。
1.At what time will the woman take a taxi?A. 11:00am.B. 11:15am.C.11:30am.2.Who is the man?A.A taxi driverB. A hotel receptionistC.A waiter3.Where are the speakers?A.At a shoe shop.B. At a clothing store.C.At a hairdresser's4.How probably is the weather now?A.FineB. RainyC.Cloudy5.What do we know about White?A.He called the woman last weekendB. He is the man's classmateC.He doesn't live in this city第二节：听下面三段对话。
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。
听完每段对话后，你都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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至8题。
6.What does the man come to the woman for?A.Booking a ticketB.Applying for a visaC. Canceling his reservation7.How much of the ticket rate will the man lose?A. 5%B. 10%C.20%8.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The flight will leave within 24hoursB.The flight is internationalC. The man is angry now听下面一段对话，回答第9至12小题。
9.How many hours does Xiao spend training each day?A.TwoB. ThreeC.Five10.How was Xiao feeling when his heart was "beating really fast" inside his chest?A.AnxiousB. ConfusedC.Exhausted11.How many Olympic bronze medals has Xiao won?A.OneB. FourC.Five12.Why does Xiao think he will make a great coach?A.He is going to retire in five yearsB.He is very knowledgeableC.He enjoys traveling听下面一段对话，回答第13至15题。
13.Where does the conversation take place?A.At the man'sB.At the woman'sC.At an airport14.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The woman has four casesB.The man is the woman's husbandC. The woman will take an American flight15.What time does the flight leave?A.At 10:30am.B. At 9:30am.C.At 8:30am.第三节：听下面一段独白，根据所听到的内容，在规定位置写入可以填入16-20空格的适当单词，21. —Have you seen ______ lady’s coat on the counter? I left it here a moment ago.—What color is ______ coat？We found one just now.A. the; aB. a; theC. a; aD. the; the22. —Would you like to go cycling with me?—I’d love to, but I need to have my bike ______ first.A. fixingB. to fixC. being fixedD. fixed23. My cousins ______ me and ask me what I was doing when I was studying in Canada.A. used to ringingB. were used to ringC. were used to ringingD. used to ring24. Do you know the difficulty______I had ________your home?A. that; findB. that; findingC. which; to findD. which; find25. More than seven in ten get angry______ to wait longer than one minute for a web page todownload.A. if forcedB. unless forcedC. if forcingD. unless forcing26. —Was the driving pleasant when you vacationed in Mexico last summer?—No, it ______ for four days when we arrived, so the roads were very muddy.A. has rainedB. had been rainingC. rainedD. has been raining27. _____with the size of the whole earth, the biggest ocean doesn’t seem big at all.A. CompareB.When comparingparingD. When compared28. Why not stay at home ______ the road is so slippery after the heavy snow?A. in caseB. as long asC. now thatD. even if29. We’ll send you a copy as soon as it becomes_______.We are working on it day and night.A. presentB. qualifiedC. availableD. renewable30. Experiments of this kind ______ in both the U.S. and Europe before the Second World War.A. have conductedB. have been conductedC. had conductedD. had been conducted31. The old man was poor but he was so proud that he ______ every effort of help.A. turned downB. turned upC. turned onD. turned off32. In the movie, Mr Bean constantly gets into awkward and absurd situations, ______ greatly amuses audiences around the world.A. itB. whatC. thatD. which33. We require that all the papers ______before the end of next month.A. will hand inB. be handed inC. had handed inD. shall be handed in34. There was a sudden flash, followed by ______ sounded like fireworks.A. somethingB. itC. whatD. which35. Not until he met with the difficulty _______ the importance of group work.A. he realizedB. did he realizeC. realized heD. he didn’t realizeIII.完形填空（每小题1分，计20分）The True Story of Treasure IslandIt was always thought that Treasure Island was the product of Robert Louis Stevenson’s imagination. 36 , recent research has found the true story of this exciting work.Stevenson, a Scotsman, had lived 37 for many years. In 1881 he returned to Scotland for a 38 . With him were his American wife Fanny and his son 39 .Each morning Stevenson would take them out for a long 40 over the hills. They had been 41 this for several days before the weather suddenly took a turn for the worse. Kept indoors by the heavy rain, Lloyd felt the days 42 . To keep the boy happy, Robert asked the boy to do some 43 .One morning , the boy came to Robert with a beautiful map of an island. Robert 44 that the boy had drawn a large cross in the middle of _45_ . "What's that?" he asked " “That's the 46 treasure," said the boy. Robert suddenly 47 something of an adventure story in the boy’s 48 . While the rain was pouring, Robert sat down by the fire to write a story. He would make the 49 a twelve-year-old boy, just like Lloyd. But who would be the pirate(海盗)?Robert had a good friend named Henley, who walked around with the 50 of a wooden leg. Robert had always wanted to 51 such a man in a story. 52 Long John Silver, the pirate with a wooden leg, was 53 .So, thanks to a 54 September in Scotland, a friend with a wooden leg, and the imagination of a twelve-year-old boy, we have one of greatest 55 stories in the English language.36. A. However B. Therefore C. Besides D. Finally37. A. alone B. next door C. at home D. abroad38. A. meeting B. story C. holiday D. job39. A. Lloyd B. Robert C. Henley D. John40. A. talk B. rest C. walk D. game41. A. attempting B. missing C. planning D. enjoying42. A. quiet B. dull C. busy D. cold43. A. cleaning B. writing C. drawing D. exercising44. A. doubted B. noticed C. decided D. recognized45. A. the sea B. the house C. Scotland D. the island46. A forgotten B. buried C. discovered D. unexpected47. A. saw B. drew C. made D. learned48. A. book B. reply C. picture D. mind49. A. star B. hero C. writer D. child50. A. help B. problem C. use D. burden51. A. praise B. produce C. include D. accept52. A. Yet B. Also C. But D. Thus53. A. injured B. born C. hired D. written54. A. rainy B. sunny C. cool D. windy55. A. news B. love C. humorous D. adventureIV.阅读理解（每小题2分，计40分）ASpring is a wonderful season to celebrate rebirth and new life. The long, cold winter is over. The weather is warmer and sunnier. The trees again have leaves and the flowers are blooming. The season represents hope, joy and beauty. At this time, many people think of this classical music piece —Spring, which shows happiness. Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi wrote it in the seventeen hundreds.However, not all songs about spring are happy. This song written and sung by K.D. Lang is about dreaming of spring in cold dark places. She recorded I Dream of Spring in 2008.Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein wrote It Might as Well Be Spring for the movie State Fair in 1945. Frank Sinatra sings it. It is a feeling of restlessness or excitement brought on by the coming of spring. Richard Rodgers also wrote Spring Is Here, this time with Lorenz Hart. Ella Fitzgerald sings this song about feeling lonely during this season.Frank Loesser wrote the sad song, Spring Will be a Little Late This Y ear. Why has the season been delayed? Because the singer’s lover has left her. Sarah V aughn released(发行) her version of the song in 1953.By now you may be thinking, “Enough with the sad songs, already!” Ok, then how about a cowboy song? Gene Autry was one of America’s most famou s singing cowboys. He recorded When It’s Springtime in the Rockies in 1937.And finally, we’ll leave you with a sunny song called Up Jumped Spring. Freddie Hubbard wrote this jazz song in 1977 and Billy Taylor Trio performs it.56. If you are in a bad mood, you’d better listen to _____.A. Up Jumped SpringB. I Dream of SpringC. Spring Is HereD. Spring Will be a Little Late This Y ear57. It Might as Well Be Spring is a song that ______.A. is also called State FairB. is sung by Ella FitzgeraldC. has a lonely feelingD. was written by two people58. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. Most songs about spring are written by Italian composers.B. K.D. Lang was good at writing happy songs.C. Sarah V aughn sang the song Up Jumped Spring first.D. Gene Autry was a famous cowboy singer before K.D. Lang.59. Which of the following songs was first written or recorded?A. Spring.B. I Dream of Spring.C. When It’s Springtime in the Rockies.D. Spring Will be a Little Late This Y ear.60. What’s the purpose of the author to write the passage?A. Introduce some songs about spring.B. Introduce some wonderful music.C. Introduce some famous singers.D. Express his/ her love to spring.BY our children’s teacher will be providing extra time for test preparation. This school year’s test will be held on January 8 and 9. The test preparation time is open to all students, and we strongly encourage your children to attend.This year we are changing the time for our test preparation: it will be on Thursday mornings from 8:10 to 8:50. This helps children who ride the bus and cannot stay for the after-school period. It also helps avoid conflicts with after-school activities.Danielle and Marina will be working with the recent new test takers 6 days on the followingThursdays: 15th, Nov; 29th, Nov; 6th, Dec; 13th, Dec.; 20th, Dec. and 3rd, Jan.Besides the test preparation lectures on these dates, teachers are already putting test preparation into their usual courses. We are finding that we can help our students to be both skillful and whole-hearted readers and test takers — after all, we all know that the best test preparation is good reading and writing training.What can you do at home? Again, the best and most effective test preparation for the ELA test is reading and more reading. The research is quite clear — students who do well in the tests are those who are good readers. Reading not only builds reading ability, it also helps build confidence — important for successful test taking! But do discourage your children from spending too much time on books that are too hard or even a bit too hard. Children best develop comprehension skills when they are reading books just right for them (too eas y doesn’t hurt here either).Finally, on Friday, December 7, we will have a morning lecture on the ELA. Please pay attention!61. The text is mainly about ________.A. how teachers will provide more time for test preparationB. the reason why time for test preparation will be changedC. how teachers have put test preparation into their usual coursesD. test preparation information that parents should know about62. The time for test preparation has been changed to _________.A. make it more convenient for the students to attendB. help the new test-takers have more time to readC. avoid disagreement in time between different years of studentsD. avoid conflicts between preparation time and the usual courses63. From the passage, we know that ________.A. Danielle will help students prepare for different testsB. the school year test will be on a TuesdayC. all the children must take part in the test preparationD. the students can learn how to write well in the test preparation64. Parents should _____ at home.A. prepare good meals for their childrenB. read more books with their childrenC. ask their children not to spend too much time on readingD. encourage their children to read more books fit for them65. Why did the school encourage all the students to take part in the test preparation?A. Test preparation is what they always do.B. The students will learn what will be included in the final exam.C. Test preparation helps students to be more interested in reading and confident.D. The test is a long way off and there are better things to do.CIf you see someone drowning, speed is very important. Once you get him out of the water, if he isn't breathing, you have four minutes before his brain is completely destroyed. Support his neck, move his head back and press his chin upwards. This stops the tongue blocking theairway in the throat and is sometimes enough to get him breathing again. If that doesn't work, start mouth-to-mouth breathing. Press his nostrils (the two holes at the end of your nose, through which you breathe and smell things) together with your fingers. Open your mouth and take a deep breath. Blow into his lungs until his chest rises, then remove your mouth and watch his chest fall. Repeat twelve times a minute. Keep doing until professional help arrives.To bring a child back to life, keep your lips around his mouth and gently blow into his mouth. Give the first four breaths as quickly as possible to fill the blood with oxygen. If, in spite of your efforts, he starts turning a blue-grey colour, and you can feel no pulse , then pressing is the last chance of saving his life.With arms straight, rock forwards, pressing down on the lower half of the breastbone. Don't be too hard or you may break a rib. Check how effective you are by seeing if his colour improves or his pulse becomes independent to your chest pressing. If this happens, stop the pressing. Otherwise continue until rescue arrives.66 .If you want to save someone drowning, you __________.A. have to pull off his clothes first .B. should try to get him out of water as quickly as possible.C. should first make out who he is.D. ought to throw a life coat to him first .67. Once a person stops breathing, it means ___________.A. you have no more than 4 minutes to bring him to life again .B. his brain is completely damaged .C. he has passed away .D. there is no way to save his life .68 .To press his chin upwards is a way to _____________.A. keep the tongue blocking the airway in the throat .B. prevent the tongue from stopping the airway in the throat .C. wipe the tongue out of the throat .D. see if he can possibly be saved .69 .If the drowning boy has no pulse,_____________.A. press his chin upwards is enough to get him breathing .B. blow air into his mouth is sure to save his life .C. press his nostrils together with your fingers can work .D. press is the last chance of saving his life .70. Which of the following statement is true?A. Don’t stop pr essing his chest, if the drowning man starts breathing again.B. If you see someone drowning, you must give him mouth-to-mouth breathing.C. If a drown man does not breathe for four minutes, his brain will be completelydestroyed.D. When pressing, you can do it as hard as you can.DTwelve years ago, a young traveler named Rhett Butler from San Francisco, California, visitedthe Sabah rainforest on Malaysian Borneo. In one area of the rainforest, he watched a bird flying through the trees. The beautiful sight left quite an impression on him. But weeks later, back home, Rhett Butler got the news that trees had been cut down in the area he visited.That experience led Rhett Butler to begin writing a book about rainforests and threats to their existence. But he did not publish the book. Instead, in 1999, he used his research for the book to create a website. The site is Mongabay. Com. His purpose was to inform the public about tropical rainforests. But the subject quickly developed. As a former businessman, he became a respected writer of science and environmental stories.The popularity of Mongabay. Com attracted advertisers. Small ads on the site pay for its operations. has grown and led to other sites. For example, there is a site for children which is called kids. . Another one, , is all about the island nation that Rhett Butler calls his favorite place.To keep his website going, he travels around the world on several major trips each year. His working tools are a laptop computer, cameras and sometimes diving equipment. He often calls on experts for information. For example, he interviewed Alison Jolly, a top experts on lemurs(狐猴). He interviewed Rodney Jackson, a biologist who established the Snow Leopard Conservancy.Stories like these have made Mongabay a favorite place on the Internet for researchers, students and teachers. In April, named it one of the fifteen top climate and environment websites in the world.71. What’s the main idea of the passage?A. Rhett Butler and his website.B. Rainforest on Malaysian Borneo.C. How Rhett Butler protected rare animals.D. How Rhett Butler made his website popular.72. Rhett Butler didn’t publish his book about rainforests because _______.A. making websites earns more money than writing booksB. he didn’t want to become a writerC. the book was not about rainforest protectionD. he wanted to use the information to create a website73. Which of the followings is NOT true about the Mongabay. Com?A. It was set up in 1999.B. It attracted many advertisers.C. At least two related websites grew from it.D. Rhett Butler made a lot of money from it.74. To keep his website going, Rhett Butler ________.A. kept visiting the rainforestB. traveled around and interviewed expertsC. raised rare snow leopardsD. made a great number of advertisements75. We can learn from the passage that _________.A. was loved by researchers as well as studentsB. kids. . has many stories written by kidsC. is better known than D. Rodney Jackson was once a businessman第II卷（非选择题，共55分）I、单词填空（共10小题，每小题1分，计10分）76. Carnival today is an international，and________________(多元文化的) experience.77. Most______(竞争者) found the Great Wall Marathon was the toughest course to run..78.Today this species is in danger of __________（灭绝）.79. When I was in trouble, she often_______(主动提出)to help me find a solution to theproblem.80. The two boys________（相似）each other in appearance but differ widely in their tastes.81. I knew he had seen me,but he did not come up to me. （很明显）_______, he didn’twant to talk to me.82.The perfect（结合）_____of Ma Lin and Chen Qi won the men double in Athens OlympicGames.83. Although Jim is well known for his sense of humour，he is in no_______（心情）fortelling jokes today.84.The students have the greatest ______（尊敬）for their history teacher.85.Young children are_______（好奇的）about everything and quickly learn to imitate whatthey see.II、阅读表达（共5小题，每小题3分，计15分）［1］When we were children, it seemed that father knew everything. When we grew up and father became older, sometimes we quarreled about our own views. So I try to get on well with father.［2］Remember the age of father. Being aware of father’s age will help us to understand him better. He has lived in the years when attitudes towards matters, such as poverty, unemployment, higher education, were quite different from those in our time. Thus it is impossible for him to change mind totally.［3］Listen to father. As we grew up, what our father has told us often sounds not sophisticated(圆滑的)enough from the world we live in today. Yet I have found that sometimes the words that my father told me long time ago are remarkably useful. If father knows we respect his point of view, even if we do not share it, it will help him feel close to us.［4］Remember that father has a past. When he was young, he lived a hard life. He came from remote village. How to stay in a strange city and how to earn money are problems he met first. He must work hard and face all kinds of difficulties. Full of wisdom, courage and hope,at last. It is a part of his life that must have affected him deeply.［5］Accept personality from father. Most of us have mixed feelings about taking after our father. We might feel fine about it when we are considering his admirable qualities. But we have realized that we and our fathers share those characteristics we do not admire. Accepting what we have inherited(继承)is important.［6］Adopting any approach to get on well with our father is the issue of how we manage ourselves. We should keep a sense of humor with our father. Remember we will have our own child and surely we will be parents. Accepting and understanding our father is a part of our life.86. What is the best title of this passage? (within 8 words)87. Choose one way of getting on well with father you prefer and explain the reason (within 30words)88. Fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words. (within 10 words)89. Which sentence in the passage can replace the following one?But we have come to know we both have the same features, even if we do not like them. 90. Translate the underlined sentence into Chinese.III.写作（30分）假如你叫李华，是长沙市某中学学生。