山西省运城市夏县二中2014-2015学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题(无答案)
高中英语真题-2014-2015-2期末考试卷
2014-2015-2期末考试卷第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A, B, C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AOn February 14th many people in the world celebrate an unus ual holiday, St. Valentine's Day, a special day for lovers. The origin of this holiday is uncertain but according to one story it gets its name from a Christian named Valentine who lived in Rome during the 3rd century A.D. His job was to perform marr iages for Christian couples. Unfortunately the Emperor of Ro me didn't allow Christian marriages. So they had to be perfor med in secret(秘密地). Finally Valentine was arrested and put into prison. While he was in prison he fell in love with the daughter of the prison guard. After one year the Emperor offered to release(释放) Valentine if he would stop performing Christian marriages.Valentine refused and so he was killed in February, 270 A.D. Before he was killed Valentine sent a love letter to the daught er of the prison guard. He signed the letter "from your Valentin e". That was the first Valentine.Today Valentines are cards usually red and shaped like heart s with messages of love written in them. On Valentine's Day t ens of millions of people send and receive Valentines. Wheth er it is an expensive heart-shaped box of chocolates from a secret admirer or a simple h and-made card from a child, a Valentine is a very special message of love.1、The passage is mainly about ________.A. a special holidayB. one possible origin of St. Valentine's DayC. the love story of a Christian called ValentineD. what is Valentine today2、Valentine was put into prison because _________.A. he didn't allow Christian marriagesB. he performed marriages for Christian couples openlyC. he performed marriages for Christian couples, which was a gainst the king's wishD. he sent a love letter to the daughter of the prison guard3、Which of the following about Valentines is TRUE?A. Valentines are cards usually red.B. Valentines are shaped like hearts.C. There are messages of love written in Valentines.D. all of the above4、People send Valentines to each other nowadays ________.A. to show their love and affectionB. to celebrate Valentine's birthdayC. to surprise othersD. to show how great love isBIn the United States, it is not customary(习惯) to telephone someone very early in the morning. If you tel ephone him early in the day, while he is shaving or having bre akfast, the time of the call shows that the matter is very import ant and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is at tached to telephone calls made after 11:00 p.m. If someone r eceives a call during sleeping hours, he assumes it's a matter of life or death. The time chosen for the call communicates its importance.In social life, time plays a very important part. In the U.S.A. g uests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before th e party date. But it is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointme nt too far in advance because plans which are made for a dat e more than a week away tend to be forgotten. The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderst andings arise between people from different cultures that treat time differently. Promptness is valued highly in American life, for example. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible. In the U.S. no one would t hink of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour, it wo uld be too impolite. A person who is 5 minutes late, will say a f ew words of explanation, though perhaps he will not complete the sentence.5、What is the main idea of this passage? ________A. It is not customary to telephone someone in the morning a nd in sleeping hours in the U.S.B. The role of time in social life over the world.C. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible in the U.S.D. Not every country treats the concept of time as the same. 6、Which of the following time is proper if you want to make an a ppointment with your friend?A. at 7:00 am.B. at 4:00 pm.C. at the midnight.D. at 4:00 am.7、Which of the following statements is true according to the pas sage? ________A. In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four d ays before the party date.B. There is no misunderstanding arising between people from different cultures about the concept of time.C. It may be considered foolish to make an appointment well i n advance in the U.S.A..D. Promptness is valued highly in American life.8、From the passage we can safely infer that _______.A. it's a matter of life or death if you call someone in day timeB. the meaning of time differs in different parts of the worldC. it makes no difference in the U.S. whether you are early or late for a business partyD. if a person is late for a date, he needn't make some explan ationCSixteen-year-old Maria was waiting in line at the airport in Santo Domingo. She was leaving her native country to join her sister in the Uni ted States. She spoke English very well. Though she was ver y happy she could go abroad, she was feeling sad at leaving her family and friends. As she was thinking all about this, she suddenly heard the airline employee asking her to pick up her luggage and put it on the scales(称). Maria pulled and pulled. The bag was too heavy and she just couldn't lift it up. The ma n behind her got very impatient. He, too, was waiting to check in his luggage."What's wrong with this girl?" He said, "Why doesn't she hurry up?" He moved forward and placed his bag on the counter, hoping to check in first. He was in a hurry to get a good seat.Maria was very angry, but she was very polite. And in her bes t English she said, "Why are you so upset? There are enough seats for everyone on the plane. If you are in such a hurry, wh y can't you give me a hand with my luggage?"The man was surprised to hear Maria speak English. He quic kly picked up her luggage and stepped back. Everyone was lo oking at him with disapproval.9、Maria's story happened ________.A. when she was leaving AmericaB. on her way back to Santo DomingoC. before she left the USAD. when she arrived at the airport10、"Why are you so upset?" Maria said to the man. She wanted t o tell him that he should not be ________.A. surprisedB. sadC. unhappyD. sorry11、"Everyone was looking at him with disapproval." This sentence means that the people around felt ____.A. worried about MariaB. worried about the manC. sorry for Maria's mannersD. sorry for the man's manners12、The author mentioned Maria's age at the beginning of the stor y in order to show that ________.A. she was young but behaved properlyB. she would not have left home aloneC. everyone around her was wrongD. it was not good that nobody offered to help herDThere are three kinds of goals: short-term, medium-range and long-term goals.Short-term goals are those that usually deal with current activities, w hich we can apply on a daily basis. Such goals can be achiev ed in a week or less, or two weeks, or possibly, months. It sho uld be remembered that just as a building is no stronger than i ts foundation, long-term goals cannot amount to very much without the achievem ent of solid short-term goals. Upon completing our short-term goals, we should date the occasion and then add new sh ort-term goals that will build on those that have been completed.The intermediate goals build on the foundation of the short-term goals. They might deal with just one term of school or th e entire school year, or they could even extend for several ye ars. Any time you move a step at a time, you should never all ow yourself to become discouraged or overwhelmed. As you complete each step, you will enforce the belief in your ability t o grow and succeed. And as your list of completion dates gro w, your motivation and desire will increase.Long-term goals may be related to our dreams of the future. They might cover five years or more. Life is not a static thing. We s hould never allow a long-term goal to limit us or our course of action.13、New short-term goals are built upon ________.A：a daily basisB：your achievement in a weekC：current activitiesD：the goals that have been completed14、When we complete each step of our goals, ________.A：we will win final successB：we are overwhelmedC：we should build up confidence of successD：we should have strong desire for setting new goals 15、What is the main idea of this passage? ________A：Life is a dynamic thing.B：We should set up long-term goals.C：Different kinds of goals in life.D：The limitation of long-term goals.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二上学期期末英语试卷及答案（共5套）
高二上学期期末英语试卷及答案（共5套）高二上学期英语期末考试试卷第I卷（选择题共105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，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How is the weather now?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Windy.2. What does the woman mean?A. Sally is always lying.B. Sally has a bad memory.C. Sally will come on time.3. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Where to live.B. How to go to work.C. What to do with the traffic.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In the woman’s house.C. In the man’s house.5. When will the two speakers meet?A. At 5:30.B. At 6:30.C. At 7:00第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman feel sorry for the man?A. She refused his invitation.B. She didn’t meet him on time.C. She forgot to help him with his apartment.7. What do we know about Susan’s old apartment?A. It has two bedrooms.B. It’s on 1312 Rose Avenue.C. Its rent is $1.000 a month.请听第7段材料，回答第8,9题8. Why didn’t the woman write back to the man?A. She hasn’t checked her mail box yet.B. She didn’t receive the man’s e-mail.C. She has been busy all the morning.9. When will the two speakers meet?A. At 10am.B. At lunch time.C. At 2 pm.请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
山西省大同市2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题
山西省大同市2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题一、阅读理解Arches（拱门）National ParkWhy Go to Arches National ParkA trip to Arches National Park is like visiting another planet with thousands of natural sandstone arches, red rocks and amazing landscapes, as well as light that seems to change all the time. The way the shadows（阴影）pass through the arches makes the park particularly attractive for photographers.Sitting 5 miles northwest of Moab, Utah, the park has 26 miles of scenic road and hikes for every level of fitness.Best Months to VisitThe best time to visit Arches National Park is from April to May and from September to October. In summer, temperatures can go beyond 100 degrees, making exploring the park very uncomfortable. In late summer, violent storms often cause flash floods, which can be quite dangerous. Winter is a good time for sightseeing, with fewer crowds, but occasional snow and ice can make the paths wet, smooth and therefore easy to fall on. However, the visitor center is open daily.What to EatThere are no restaurants or hotels in Arches National Park, so you need to bring your own food or plan to eat in neighboring Moab, Utah, about 5 miles from the park entrance. There are several picnic areas in the park, so plan ahead if you want to eat with Arches as the background.Getting Around Arches National ParkThe best way to get around Arches National Park is by car. There is no public transport inside Arches National Park. Visitors can also ride bikes in the park, but there are no bike lanes or shoulders, so this is more of an option for experienced cyclists.1．What may visitors do at Arches National Park?A．Have dinner in restaurants.B．Take some photographs.C．Learn about another planet.D．Stay in the hotel for a few days.2．What is a disadvantage of visiting the park in winter?A．The risk of falling.B．The danger of flash floods.C．The crowds of tourists.D．The shutdown of the visitor center. 3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A travel journal.B．A geography book.C．A tourism website.D．An academic article.Eric Carle, the author and artist behind The V ery Hungry Caterpillar and dozens of other children’s books, has passed away at the age of 91. Mr. Carle’s lively, creative and colorful works were loved by children around the world.Mr. Carle was the author or illustrator of over 70 books for children, including The Grouchy Ladybug, The Mixed-Up Chameleon and Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me. The Very Hungry Caterpillar was Mr. Carle’s best-known book. It was published in 1969. Since then, over 55 million copies of the book have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 70 different languages.Mr. Carle was born in Syracuse, New York in 1929. His parents were German. As he was growing up, Mr. Carle spent a lot of time with his father, who would take him out walking in nature. His father would show him small creatures, explaining their life cycles and filling the young boy’s head with wonder.Mr. Carle thinks this helps explain why so many of his books are about nature. Many are about bugs like crickets, fireflies, ladybugs and butterflies. Others are about animals, like foxes, squirrels, kangaroos and bears.In 1952, Mr. Carle got a job as an artist at the New York Times. Author Bill Martin, Jr. asked Mr. Carle to illustrate his book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, which is Mr. Carle’s first try. The book came out in 1967 and was a big hit. After that, he created many children’s books that were very popular with his children.Most of Mr. Carle’s books are meant for younger readers. He said that he wanted to help make school a fun and welcoming place. “I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn,” he said. “I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun.”Mr. Carle will be missed, and his creative art and sweet, funny stories will continue to bringjoy to very eager readers all around the world.4．When was The Very Hungry Caterpillar published?A．In 1929.B．In 1952.C．In 1967.D．In 1969.5．Why are most of Mr. Carle’s books about nature according to him?A．His parents grew up in the countryside.B．His father led him close to nature.C．Nature gave him a lot of hope.D．The topic on nature is child-friendly. 6．Which of the following is the first picture book illustrated by Eric Carle?A．The Mixed-Up Chameleon.B．The Very Hungry Caterpillar.C．Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.D．Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?. 7．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A．To remember a great writer.B．To introduce children’s books.C．To encourage kids to read more.D．To draw more concern for kids.A study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that teenagers who engage in active school transport (walking/cycling to or from school at least once per week) and leisure-time physical activity perform better at secondary school than their inactive peers (同龄人). Regular leisure-time physical activity was also associated with lower possibilities of school burnout (倦怠). The findings were published in the European Journal of Public Health.The relationship of physical activity and academic achievement is complex. However, previous studies have found that especially school-based physical activity, such as physical education, can improve classroom performance — particularly in mathematics. Despite this, few studies have examined the association between active school transport and educational outcomes.In the recently published study of over 34, 000 teenagers, researchers observed that active school transport was associated with higher chances of high perceived academic performance and self-reported competence in academic skills. Being physically active before school could, for example, enhance concentration in class. The association was even stronger for leisure-time physical activity. Similar to previous studies, the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and mathematical skills stood out.Leisure-time physical activity was also inversely associated (负相关的) with school burnout. As little as 30 minutes of weekly activity was associated with 24% lower possibilities ofschool burnout. Teenagers who engaged in leisure-time physical activity for 4 to 6 hours a week had 46% lower possibilities of school burnout compared to their physically inactive peers. Both leisure-time physical activity and active school transport were also positivelyassociated with school enjoyment.“To the best of my knowledge, this was the first large-scale study to examine the association between physical activity and school burnout among teenagers. Leisure-time physical activity can be an effective way to disconnect from schoolwork and the potential stress related to it. If schools can increase the amount of leisure-time physical activity among youth, both learning and wellbeing benefits can be significant,” said Juuso Jussila, a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland.8．Which aspect of the study does paragraph 1 focus on?A．Its purpose.B．Its subjects.C．Its result.D．Its process. 9．According to the text, the relationship between workout and academic performance is________.A．complex B．clear C．meaningless D．simple10．How may a student cycling to school perform?A．Feel tired in class.B．Pay more attention in class.C．Be afraid of learning mathematics.D．Be eager to do physical activity. 11．What’s Jussila’s suggestion for schools?A．Asking students to respect teachers.B．Teaching students how to be happy.C．Focusing on improving students’ scores.D．Increasing students’ time for physical activity.Humans have a positive view of nature. But is this due to an approach we have learned while growing up, or is it something we are born with? The answer is “Both”, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Our love of nature is highly individual and should influence how we plan our cities, say the researchers.It is well known that nature has a positive effect on people. In cities in particular, studies have shown that trees and other greenery contribute to people’s wellbeing. However, experts do not agree on the reasons behind this phenomenon.Researchers from the University of Gothenburg and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have reviewed several studies within this field that examine both innate factors and what individuals experience during their lives, primarily as children.In a Japanese study, subjects were asked to walk in a forest and in a city while their heartbeat was measured. This showed that positive emotions increased in 65% of people while they are walking in a forest. Thus, far from everyone had a positive view of nature.Another environmental psychology study found that research subjects are unconsciously (无意识地) drawn to nature instead of cities, and that this attraction was strengthened in those whose childhood was rich in nature.An additional study on identical and non-identical twins showed that a genetic (遗传的) component influences an individual’s positive or negative relationship with nature. But the study also highlighted the importance of environment in terms of attitudes towards nature.Moreover, nature can mean completely different things to different people. Some enjoy parks with lawns and planted trees, while others prefer being in the wilderness. The researchers believe that this variation is also determined by both genetics and environment.“So it’s important that we don’t standardise nature when planning greenery in our towns and cities,” adds Marcus Hedblom, a researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and co-author of the article. “We shouldn’t replace wild greenery with a park and assume that it will be good for everyone.”12．How did the author introduce the topic?A．By bringing up an argument.B．By listing a series of facts.C．By referring to different opinions.D．By asking and answering questions. 13．What does the underlined word “innate” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Social.B．Inborn.C．Extra.D．Unique. 14．What did the Japanese study indicate?A．People had a negative experience in nature.B．People were unconsciously drawn to nature.C．All people didn’t respond to nature positively.D．The feeling toward nature was related to childhood.15．What is a suitable title for the text?A．Why Do We Love Nature?B．How Do People Feel in Nature?C．What Makes Nature So Powerful?D．Why Is Nature Important to Humans?Benefits of Sports Camps in SummerWhen you sign up for sports camps for your children, you may have the intention of helping them improve their skills. Although it is a goal in sports camps, there are deeper benefits of taking part in sports camps, 16 .Perseverance(坚持不懈)Sports camps focus on developing a sense of desire to continue to grow by setting reasonable (合理的) goals for children. 17 In this process,the quality of perseverance is developed. With perseverance, children can further overcome the difficulties of learning skills and discouragement from their inner heart.Problem-solving Abilities18 . Whether children are on the field or court, they will face challenging problems they will need to solve for themselves and their team. By solving these problems, their abilities are improved.Self-confidenceThe best way for children to achieve self-confidence is to have positive coaches. With coaches who provide instructions in sports camps, children can apply their strengths and improve their weaknesses. 19 . When children achieve things, their confidence grows.Strategic ThinkingSports camps introduce different ways to carry out strategic thinking. For example, your children will learn how to shoot the ball perfectly and how to kick the ball at the exact force needed to pass it across the field or a short distance. 20 . Instead, they’re learned through trial and error(试错). By practising tricky skills, strategic thinking is encouraged.A．The life of summer camp is wonderfulB．The following are four benefits for you to refer toC．Problem-solving doesn't only occur in the classroomD．That includes helping children develop problem-solving skillsE．But these physical strategies cannot be taught with a paper and pencilF．Children can see the progress they make when they perform different skillsG．Besides,coaches also provide a healthy amount of pressure for your children to perform well二、完形填空You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression—this was the theme of this year’s International Public Speaking Competition(IPSC). Thirty-three young speakers aged 16 to 20 from around the world 21 The English Speaking Union to tell their stories, including Wu Dongxu from China. To him, the event wasn’t just about giving a 22 on first impressions, it also made a strong impression on him.“Rather than a competition, the 23 was more like an enlightening research trip to me, which 24 me to see firsthand the differences and 25 between Chinese and foreign cultures,” said Wu.Apart from the 26 differences in food, transportation and climate, what 27 Wu the most was the distinct styles of Chinese and foreign public speaking.Although still a teen, Wu is no stranger to the public speaking podium (讲台). But on the stage of the IPSC, speakers had no podium to 28 behind. They just had to 29 the audience. “It made me realize how 30 eye contact and body language are,” said Wu. Speakers have the freedom to express more information with their gestures 31 just words.Another difference that caught Wu’s 32 was the evaluation criteria (评价标准). To his surprise, the IPSC organizing committee informed all the contestants before the 33 that accents and grammatical errors would not be considered in the evaluation process, meaning that the expression of feelings and your conveyed story are what matter most.“Audiences are 34 to hear powerful stories, 35 those that resonate (引起共鸣) with people regardless of where they are from,” said Wu.21．A．played around B．gathered at C．chatted in D．discussed about 22．A．speech B．treat C．report D．lesson 23．A．exercise B．discovery C．experience D．job 24．A．invited B．asked C．chose D．allowed25．A．warnings B．examples C．similarities D．entertainments 26．A．special B．awful C．unbelievable D．obvious 27．A．impressed B．moved C．frightened D．worried 28．A．sit B．stand C．climb D．jump 29．A．please B．face C．amuse D．trust 30．A．famous B．boring C．hard D．important 31．A．instead of B．along with C．because of D．according to 32．A．attention B．breath C．step D．word 33．A．performance B．trip C．event D．research 34．A．difficult B．sorry C．careful D．eager 35．A．namely B．especially C．definitely D．naturally三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2014英语二真题解析
2014年英语二真题解析Section I Use of English1．【答案】B concluded【解析】题干中，一系列的研究已经_____，事实上，正常体重的人的患病风险要高于超重的人。
根据句义，后面的部分实际上是研究的结论，因此concluded符合题意，其他选项denied(否认)与意义相反，doubled(翻倍)与题意较远，ensured(确保)不符合题意，因为研究不能确保后面的事实，只能得出后面的事实作为结论。
所以正确答案为B。
2．【答案】A protective【解析】题干中，对于某些健康情况，超重事实上是有_____。
根据前文研究的结论，超重能减少罹患疾病的风险，说明超重具有一定的保护作用。
dangerous和文章意思相反，sufficient表示充足，troublesome表示有麻烦，不符合题意，所以正确答案为A。
3．【答案】C likewise【解析】第三句话中，较重的女人患缺钙的比例低于较瘦的女人。
_____，在老年人中，一定程度上超重……。
需要填入的是和前半句表示顺接的词语。
A选项instead表示逆接的句意关系，B选项however也表示逆接，D选项therefore表示因此，只有C选项likewise意为同样地;也，而且。
因此正确答案为C。
4．【答案】A indicator【解析】本句话中，_____，一定程度上超重，经常是健康的_____。
A选项，表示指示器，指标。
B选项objective表示客观;C选项origin表示来源，D选项example表示例子。
根据前面的文章内容，已经明确指出超重代表了健康，因此超重是健康的指标。
因此正确答案为A。
5．【答案】D concern【解析】本句话的句意是，需要更加_____是，很难对肥胖加以定义。
A．impact(印象);B、relevance(相关性);C．assistance(辅助);D．concern(关注)。
前文已经说到肥胖事实上有利健康，但是又面临一个问题，到底如何去定义肥胖，因此需要更加关注的是对肥的定义，其他选项均不符合题意，所以正确答案为D。
全国2014年04月00015《英语(二)》历年真题及答案【带解析】
阅读下面短文，请从短文后所给各题的4个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出1个最佳选项，并将所选答案的代码（指A、B、C或D）填在答题纸的相应位置上。
Kindness of Strangers
At the store where I worked, I noticed a young boy of about ten shopping alone with his school list. He placed everything in his basket and went to the checkout.
4.Running is good to people's body and mind.
A．True
B．False
C．Not Given
【答案】A
【解析】题干大意：跑步对人的身心健康都有好处。题目的关键词是"body and mind"，对应原文第三段第一句：Running is good for you both physically and mentally.题目是原文的同义表达，故选A。
He bit hard on his lip to stop the tears and walked outside to wait on the bench in front of the shop. This was all too much for the young assistant who had served him and she said, "I wish I could afford to pay for the rest of his things." One of the other girls said she had a few dollars. Then two others said they could help as well.
高二上期末英语试题(14级)
2015—2016上学期高二期末考试试题（14级）I. 选择填空(本大题共20小题，每小题2分，共60分）从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个可以填入题中空白处的最佳选项。
未选、错选或多选均不得分。
1. I went ________ with my parents last Sunday. It was very nice.A. to swimB. swimingC. swimmingD. swim2. – Hello, Tang Hua! ______ was your vacation?-- Oh, it was wonderful.A. HowB. WhatC. WhenD. Where3. -- _____ was the weather like yesterday?-- It was very cold.A. HowB. WhatC. WhyD. Which4. I went to Harbin with my twin brother last winter holiday . Both of us had __________A. good timeB. great holidayC. a great funD. great fun5. The joke was so funny that all of us _________ tears.A. laughed atB. laughed intoC. laugh intoD. laughed over6. My dad and I _________ volleyball the day before yesterday.A. were playedB. was playedC. plaiedD. played7. Last Saturday, I __________ with my sister. We stayed at home.A. wasn’t go sailingB. went sailingC. didn’t go sailingD. don’t go sailing8. ______ your sister late for school yesterday morning?A. WasB. WereC. DidD. Are9.-- ________ do you think of the movie called The King’s Speech.-- I think it is boring.A. HowB. WhyC. WhatD. Which10. —Kate, _______ did you like in the past?-- Oh, I liked jazz very much.A. what type of musicB. which musicC. what type musicD. whose music11. Tom prefers _______ at home rather than go to the cinema.A. stayingB. stayC. stayedD. to stay12. At that time I spent my free time _______ music. Rock music was my favourite.A. listeningB. to listenC. listening toD. hearing13. Ben used to invite his friends over ________ movies together.A. watchB. to watchC. watchingD. watched14. I loved playing computer games in the past. But now I think it is a waste of time to sit _________ a machine.A. in the front ofB. in front ofC. behindD. on15. Last weekend Rosalie and Nina __________ online happily.A. chatedB. chattingC. chattedD. were chatted16. Harry Potter is so _________! He is never afraid of the bad guys.A. smartB. excitingC. boringD. brave17. Climbing mountains can ________ you energetic.A. keepB. rentC. orderD. spend18. I have ________ a part-time salesperson in a company.A. worked onB. worked asC. worked forD. work as19. Johnson _______ six companies so far.A. has applied toB. has applied forC. applied forD. applied to20. The transportation in Beijing _________ a lot. There are more subways and light rails.A. changesB. changed D. have changed D. has changed21. I went to Beijing by train. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery __________.A. in the wayB. by the wayC. on the wayD. no way22. It has been ten years _____ I last came to New York.A. beforeB. agoC. forD. since23. ______ took me some time ______ the American way of living..A. It; to learnB. That; learnC. It; learningD. That; to learn24.I’d like _______ with my friends this weekend.A. go boatingB. to go boatingC. going boatingD. boating25. Staying at home is too boring. Why __________ join us?A. don’tB. not youC. don’t youD. aren’t you26. I need to lose weight, so I am ___________ now.A. on dietB. on a dietC. in a dietD. at a diet27. Tom is crazy _________ football. He is a football fan.A. onB. overC. inD. about28. She used to ____ with her parents, but now she is used to _____ with her classmates at school.A. live; livingB. live; liveC. living; livingD. living; live29. Jane is keen _______ painting, and she is good_______ it.A. on; onB. on, atC. at; onD. at; at30. My uncle bought a new bike for ________last month..A. theirsB. theyC. meD. III. 阅读理解（本大题共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，每篇文章后面有五个小题，请从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
人教课标版高中英语必修2 Unit5_单元测试卷_A卷
Unit5 单元测试卷A卷Unit 5 MusicA卷•高中名校好题基础达标卷本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分。
第I卷第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分)听下面5段对话。
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. (2016 •河北衡水中学月考)What did the man do last night?A. Bought a ticket for Tom.B. Watched a football match.C. Played football with his friends.2. What are the two speakers talking about?A. A film.B. A book.C. A person.3. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In an office.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.4. Where does the woman want to go?A. London.B. Paris.C. New York.5. How much are the three books in total?A. $ 1.50.B. $ 1.75.C. $ 2.25.第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)听下面5段对话或独内。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
高二上学期期末考试英语试卷（附答案解析）
高二上学期期末考试英语试卷（附答案解析）高二年级第一学期期末考试英语试卷满分150分考试时间120分钟命题人：陈明华第一部分英语知识运用(共三小节,满分90分)第一节语法和词汇(共20小题;每小题1分,共20分)1.—How I wish I had studied harder when I was in senior school!—If you had，you ________ a university student now.A.areB.would beC.shouldD.were2.It's high time that you ________ even harder at your lessons as the exam is around the corner.A.workB.will workC.workedD.have to work3.Why does teaching as a career ________ many people?A.apply forB.attract toC.appeal toD.agree with4.________ doesn't matter much whether he'll come to the party.A.ThisB.ItC.ThatD.What5.The new survey shows that the number of students ______ computer games has been on the increase in recent years.A.devoted toB.related toC.connected toD.addicted to6.Accustomed to ________ the steep mountains，he had no difficulty reaching the top.A.climbingB.climbC.having climbedD.have climbed7.The book on health has ________ on the children as ________ as the old.A.a good effect; goodB.a positive effect; wellC.a good affect; wellD.affect; well8.—How was Robert's cooking?—Oh，pretty good.I was quite ________.A.admiredB.interestedC.impressedD.inspired9.His lecture was so long and ________ that many people felt ________ and left before it ended.A.boring; boringB.bored; boredC.boring; boredD.bored; boring10.We students，________ the future of our motherland，should devote all our ________ to our studies to make our dreams come true.pared with; powersparing to; strengthsC.are compared to; energiespared to; energies11.—Is that 110?A thief is in my house.—OK，help is ________.A.in the wayB.in its wayC.on the wayD.by the way12.Had I known her name，I________.A.would invite her to lunchB.would have invited her to lunchC.invited her to lunchD.could invite her to lunch13.If I ________ you，I ________ more attention to Englishidioms and phrases.A.was; shall payB.am; will payC.would be; would payD.were; would pay14.Joe worked so hard that ________ he made himself ill.A.awfullyB.eventuallyC.purposefullyD.actually15.My money ________.I must go to the bank to draw some of my savings out before I've none in hand.A.has run outB.is running outC.has been run outD.is being running out16.The head office of the bank is in Beijing，but it has ______ all over the country.paniesB.branchesanizationsD.businesses17.________ he works hard，I don't mind when he finishes the experiment.A.As soon asB.As well asC.So far asD.So long as18.She ________ shyly at the young fellow from behind his fans.A.glancedB.glimpsedC.glaredD.stared19.The prices of beer ________ from 50 cents to $4 per liter during the summer season.A.alteredB.rangedC.separatedD.differed20.—How do you like your trip to Hainan?—________，I enjoyed it very much，although the weather was unpleasant sometimes.A.In additionB.On the wholeC.In other wordsD.On the other hand第二节：完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)While my friends went away to their universities in great delight，I restarted my senior high school life. My spirits __21__ at the prospect of starting all over again.__22__ by strange classmates，I felt as though I were in a maze(迷宫) and felt __23__ for myself.There were some complex feelings in my mind.I was frightened，nervous and lonely.To make __24__ worse，I recalled my failure again and again，which put more pressure on me than I could __25__.As a result，I was always feeling __26__ during class.One of my teachers noticed my depression and one day he asked me to go to his office，where he told me about his __27__ towards life.He said，“We might __28__ from making mistakes，but it's important to model ourselves into people we __29__.All the growing __30__ and the embarrassing things we __31__ are parts of the process.We never stop __32__，so learn from it and keep up your spirits!If you are optimistic，things you want may __33__ to you!”__34__ feelings rushed through me.I __35__ saw the sun shining again when I stepped out of his office.With the teacher's help，I finally __36__ my depression.From then on，I no longer _37__ my head but began smiling at my classmates.I put up my hand __38__ in class and tried to answer teachers' questions correctly.I __39__ have a thirst to go to my dream university，__40__ now，I'm not afraid of failure because I can benefit from it.21.A.sank B.failed C.disappointed D.ran22.A.Hit B.Surrounded C.Struck D.Loved23.A.unlucky B.angry C.sorry D.afraid24.A.scores B.studies C.feelings D.matters25.A.bear B.hope C.need D.believe26.A.high B.down C.lonely D.happy27.A.way B.method C.measure D.attitude28.A.learn B.suffer C.hear D.judge29.A.reach B.enjoy C.like D.hate30.A.aches B.pains C.joys D.injuries31.A.feel B.experience C.taste D.get32.A.standing up B.growing up C.going up D.bringing up33.A.refer B.turn C.stick D.happen34.A.Warm B.Thoughtful C.Cool D.Regretful35.A.suddenly B.generally C.naturally D.sadly36.A.got on B.got over C.got off D.got out37.A.buried B.shook C.bowed D.nodded38.A.freely B.hopefully C.quickly D.confidently39.A.even B.ever C.still D.yet40.A.otherwise B.or C.but D.instead第三节：阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分，满分40分)AA primary school teacher who left a class of 25 pupils in tears after she told them Santa Claus did not exist has been fired.When excited youngsters became rowdy as they talked about Santa，the supply teacher said out suddenly，“It's your parents who leave out presents on Christmas Day.”The class of sevenyearolds at Blackshaw Lane Primary School，Royton，Greater Manchester burst into tears and told their parents when they arrived home.Mothers and fathers then complained about the incident and were sent a letter by the school saying the teacher，who only worked at the school for one day last week，has been disciplined.The school has now said it will not hire her again.One father said，“My son came home and said that histeacher had told the class that Santa doesn't exist and it's their mum and dad that put out presents for them.Obviously，they were all talking about Christmas and being a bit rowdy.She just came straight out with it.”“My son was in tears and so was everyone else in the class—especially as it was so close to Christmas.I thought it was wrong.He was crazy about it.He's only seven years old and it's part of the magic of Christm as to him.”“We told him that she did not believe in Father Christmas because of her religion and he's fine now.”“The father described the incident as ‘shocking’ and believed it was done with malicious intent(恶意地).A lot of parents were angry and complained to the school.The teacher，who was supplied by Rochdale and Oldham Supply Agency，is still listed and will work with other schools，”the agency said.However，the head teacher in Angela McCormick refused to comment on the incident.41.Who felt the angriest about the incident?A.The teacher who was fired.B.The pupils who were in tears.C.The parents whose children cried.D.Santa Claus the teacher talked about.42.The sevenyearold children cried because of ________.A.their teacher's leavingB.the letters by the schoolC.something about Santa ClausD.the presents left out by the parents43.We can infer from the passage that ________.A.the teacher was fired and couldn't continue her career in teachingB.the parents complained about the discipline of the schoolC.the little pupils felt disappointed after hearing the news told by the teacherD.in reality，Santa Claus exists and gives out presents oncea year.44.What's the meaning of the underlined word“rowdy”?A.Surprised.B.Noisy.C.Discouraged.D.Annoyed.BPicking tomatoesFor as long as I can remember，Grandma's plentiful tomato garden has been a sign of summer's end.Each September，just as the decreased heat of the sun suggests cooler days，Grandma requests my help in her tomato garden.She convinces me she cannot pick tomatoes without my youthful eyes and quick mind.She says we need to examine each tomato and agree on its readiness for picking.While Grandma's request for my help in the tomato garden is always the same，her desire for my help seems to increase each year.Grandma has eyes for finding even the tomatoes hidden by undergrowth and other tomatoes.I，however，just turn circles looking for the ones I think Grandma will like.I spot what looks like a ripe tomato，head in its direction，and then get sidetracked by another that appears to be equally ripe.I usually end up watching Grandma and trying to stay out of her way，which seems the only way my eyes and mind are useful.There we are，lost in the tomato vines(藤).Grandma's eyes are always knowing，and they are no different in the vegetable garden.From afar she spots what looks like a ripe tomato.As she walks toward the garden，she evaluates the tomato for a secondtime，but from a different angle.I already know it will end up in the basket with the pile of others Grandma has carefully chosen.However，Grandma acts as if she needs final look to be sure.She calls me to her side，kneels beside the vine while enjoying the warmth of the fading sunlight on her face，and grasps the tomato in her hand.She turns each round，red ball toward the sunlight before disconnecting it from the vine with a halfhearted smile.She then looks at me.I nod my head and smile.Grandma assumes I smile in agreement with her tomato selection.I know I smile，instead，at her.45.Why does Grandma ask the author to go to the tomato garden with her?A.He can help pick more tomatoes.B.He can learn the hardship of labor.C.She enjoys staying with him while working.D.She tries to share the happiness of harvest with him.46.The second paragraph shows that the author ________.A.is an inefficient tomato pickerB.really has youthful eyes and quick mindC.has spent a lot of time gardening with GrandmaD.is a naughty child trying to be out of Grandma's sight47.In the last paragraph，the author smiles to Grandma because he ________.A.realized her true intentionsB.felt very happy to pick potatoes for herC.confirmed that her choice of tomato is greatD.appreciated her skill in finding ripe tomatoes48.What can we infer from the story?A. The grandchild will become more skillful at gardeningthan Grandma.B.Grandma will develop more patience in working with the grandchild.C.The grandchild will gradually become more independent of Grandma.D.Grandma's need for the grandchild's company will grow over time.CI was hurrying to our basketball game one morning when Hillary Barnes，the most popular girl，in school，stopped me.“Are you the twin who won the art competition?”she asked.“No，that's Christine.I'm Katie.”I said.We were not identical twins;we looked quite different.She could defeat Snow White in a beauty contest!Compared to Christine，I felt like one of Cinderella's stepsisters.One Saturday Christine gave me a painting lesson because I was always attempting to be artistic too.But I knocked over the vase of flowers，spilling water onto Christine's painting.Instead of becoming angry，though，she turned the whole mess into a dreamy masterpiece(杰作).You could look at it five different ways and see five different things.With this brilliant creation，she won First Prize in the art competition.I really envied her，but I knew it wasn't her fault and I was the one with wild，unmanageable hair and no talent.Joining Christine's basketball team was my latest effort to be like her.On the way to the gym，I'd made up my mind to give my best performance in that day's game.I made preparations with great enthusiasm.“Christine，here!”I tossed her a ball.But it was too high，she leapt for it，it slipped through her fingers andcrashed into the tape recorder that was used to play the national anthem before each game.I muttered apologies as I picked up the broken pieces of the recorder.Coach looked at the mess and asked，“How are we going to play the song now?”Christine suggested，“Let Katie sing it!She's always singing at home.”Coach asked.“Would you?”I found myself nodding.Coach announced the national anthem and everyone stood.Standing before a microphone，I looked up to the flag.The notes seemed to flow from deep inside me，and my voice was steady and clear.When I finished，the gym was silent Then it was filled with applause.As the game started.teammates patted my back and gave me the“thumbs up”ura Jamison said.“You should try out for the school musical!”I Nodded and said that I might.The next morning Hillary Barnes stopped me in the hallway and asked，“Are you the twin who sings?”“Yes，that's me，”I answered，grining(露齿笑)as I walked to class.49.The authur uses“Snow White”and“Cinderella's stepsisters”to showA.how dissimilar the twins were in appearaneeB.why Christine could win the art competitionC.who was the most popular girl at schoolD.what the twins characters were like50.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A.Christine was unpleasant to her sister.B.Katie showed a lot of ability in painting too.C.The masterpiece was painted by the two sisters.D.Katie took a reasonably balanced view of her sister.51.Christine recommended Katie for the national anthem because ________.A.she knew perfectly well what Katie had a gift for.B.she wanted to repair the damage she had caused.C.she thought Katie should be punished.D.she would like to help the coach.52.What is the message of the story?A.Bad situations help become popular.B.People are talented in different ways.C.People should always be nice to others.D.Unsuccessful attempts are well worth the effort.DWhat makes a house a home?Not size，of course.I've been in some of the grandest houses in America，and it's clear that no one lives there.Earlier this year，I had dinner in a mud hut in Ethiopia，where we sat on chairs next to the hostess' bed—a home that had more warmth than any house I've been in since.Now John Edwards is exploring what makes a house a home in his justreleased(发行)Home.The Blueprints of Our Lives.There Edwards writes，“This isn't a book about houses;it's a book about homes.About the values they rest on，the dreams they are filled with，and the people they have shaped.”Edwards writes，“The houses and circumstances are different，but much of what you find inside will be familiar.”Whether you're sitting in an airport right now，waiting to fly to your childhood home for Thanksgiving，or in your own home waiting for the relatives to arrive，you know what he's talking about.We've lived in our townhouse for 21 years.It's home now.The loose windows that shake in the wind.The fireplace so shallow it holds only one log.The kitchen window that offers a view of the world passing by.It's where friends sit on the kitchen counter drinking wine while dinner is being fixed.I lived there for only 18 years，but it will always be my true home.Even the lamp in the west living room window，which I could see far down the road when driving home late at night，still shines.While all this talk about childhood memories can be warm and comforting，home is whom you're with，not where you are.As Edwards writes，“Home is family.Home is safety.Home is faith.”Happy homecoming.53.According to the author，what makes a house a home?A.All the belongings in the house.B.Feelings of warmth and comfort.C.The houses and circumstances.D.Drinking with friends on the kitchen counter.54.About the book Home: The Blueprints of Our Lives，we know that ________.A.it was the description of Edwards' housesB.it is mainly about housesC.it helps us understand the concept(概念)of homeD.it was written by the author of the text55.What did the author mean when he mentioned the loose windows and the shallow fireplace?A.His house was too old to live in.B.He missed the feeling of home.C.He hated living there.D.He missed his old friends too much.E篇章结构Ancient Rome was one of the world's most powerful empires more than 2 000 years ago.The Romans' ideas about roads，laws，government and buildings still influence us today.Italy is shaped like a boot.The Colosseum in Rome was built during the time of the Roman Empire，in the first century A.D.__56 _It is a popular tourist attraction today.Italy is wellknown for its designers，who create cars，handbags，clothes，shoes and other items that are in demand for their style and fine workmanship.Today，the economy of Italy is stronger than in the past.__57__Today，manufacturing and tourism are the main sources of income.There are some big companies，but Italy has many smaller companies，too.__58__The southern part does not offer as many manufacturing jobs，so it is not as prosperous.Italy is a member of the European Union，a group of countries that join together for better trade.The currency，or money，they use is called the“euro”.Food and eating good meals are important to Italians.__59_ Popular foods include pasta，risotto，minestrone and pizza.McDonald's is also popular there.Many families still eat their main meal in the middle of the day.__60__ Families spend a lot of time together.A.The family is very important to the Italian way of life.B.The country used to depend on agriculture.C.Mountains cover about threefourths of the country.D.It could seat about 50 000 people，who went to see fightsbetween animals and people.E.While there are some supermarkets，many people shop at small，neighborhood markets.F.Italy has several islands off the coast.G.The northern part of the country is the main manufacturing center.第二卷(非选择题)第二部分写作(共三节，满分60分)1. 单词拼写(共15小题，每小题1分，共15分)61. As a result of the snow, he drove just 280 kilometers in 5 hours, so the (平均) was 56 kph.62. The (现象) were observed by astronomers throughout the world.63. There is __________ work to do when you have children in the house. (无尽的)64. He _____________ the speech from Spanish into English. (翻译)65.The language is ___________(具体的)but imaginative.66.If you keep on trying, you can achieve your aim ___________(_最终地).67. The museum covers 5,000 years of _______________(文明)from many parts of the world.68.There are no (永久的)__________displays in this museum and exhibitions change all the time.69. Kate’s dream of getting that job has become a _____________ (现实) at last.70. We had more than three discussion about the highly____________(有争议的)topic.71. The new ______________(展览)will tour a dozen US cities next year.72. I take an interest in ___________(当代) fiction and dram.73. Sally is very _________________(积极好胜) and she has become such a successul business woman.74. It is ___________(荒唐的) for you to fool about that way.75. She has a _____________(名声) for laziness.2. 短文改错(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分)短文改错共10小题，每小题1分，共10分。
高二上学期期末考试英语试题(有答案)
高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30 分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5 小题;每小题1. 5 分，满分7. 5 分)听下面5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A. B. C 三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.At a hairdresser’s.B. At a tailor’s.C. At a phot ographer’s.2.What docs the woman ask John to do?A.Get something to c at.B.Have a discussion with Peter.C.Leave the room for a moment.3.Why did Tom visit Tracy?A.To s ay s orry t o h er.B. T o b orrow s ome m ilk.C. To help cook the meal.4.How does the woman feel when hearing the man’s words?B. S ensitive.C. Surprised.A.Angry.5.What does Anne suggest?A.The shopping should be done first.B.They s hould g o t o t he c oncert f irst.C. They should do shopping after the concert.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。
高中英语真题-2014——2015学年下学期期中考试_1
高中英语真题:2014——2015学年下学期期中考试本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分，第I卷1—7页，第Ⅱ卷7-8页。
满分100分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上。
第I卷(选择题,共70分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man doing?A. Waiting to see a doctor.B. Examining a patient.C. Mak ing a date.2. Where are the speakers?A. In a car.B. In a lift.C. In a class room.3. What does the woman want the man to do on Sunday?A. Celebrate her mum’s birthday.B. Eat out for the day with her.C. Help David move house.4. What does the woman think of Mr. Smith’s lessons?A. Interesting.B. Funny.C. H elpless.5. What are the speakers probably talking about?A. A novel.B. A film.C. A writer.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
2014全国二卷英语+详细解析
2014年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试新课标Ⅱ卷英语本试卷分第I卷〔选择题〕和第II卷〔非选择题〕两局部。
考试完毕后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。
考前须知：1．答第I卷前考生务必将自己的、号填写在答题卡上。
2．选出每题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号框,不能答在本试卷上，否那么无效。
第I卷第一局部：听力〔共两节，总分值30分〕第二局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分值40分〕第一节(共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分)阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最正确选项。
并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
AArriving in Sydney on his own from India, my husband, Rashid, stayed in a hotel for a short time while looking for a house for me and our children.During the first week of his stay, he went out one day to do some shopping. He came back in the late afternoon to discover that his suitcase was gone. He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.He reported the case to the police and then sat there，lost and lonely in strange city, thinking of the terrible troubles of getting all the paperwork organized again from a distant country while trying to settle down in a new one.Late in the evening, the phone rang. It was a stranger. He was tryin g to pronounce my husband’s name and was asking him a lot of questions. Then he said they had found a pile of papers in their trash can〔垃圾桶〕that had been left out on the footpath.My husband rushed to their home to find a kind family holding all his papers and documents. Their young daughter had gone to the trash can and found a pile of unfamiliar papers. Her parents had carefully sorted them out, although they had found mainly foreign addresses on most of the documents. At last they had seen a half-written letter in the pile in which my husband had given his new telephone number to a friend.That family not only restored the important documents to us that day but also restored our faith and trust in people. We still remember their kindness and often send a warm wish their way.1.What did Rashid plan to do after his arrival in Sydney?A. Go shoppingB. Find a houseC. Join his familyD. Take a vacation2.The girl’s parents got Rashid’s phone number from.A. a friend of his familyB. a Sydney policemanC. a letter in his papersD. a stranger in Sydney3.What does the underlined word “restored〞in the last paragraph mean?A. ShowedB. Sent outC. DeliveredD. Gave back4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. From India to Australia.B. Living in a New Country.C. Turning Trash to Treasure.D. In Search of New Friends.BSince the first Earth Day in 1970, American have gotten a lot “greener〞toward the environment. “We didn’t know at that time that there even was an environment, let alone that there was a problem with it,〞says Bruce Anderson, president of Earth Day USA.But what began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. Business people, political leaders, university professors, and especially millions of grass-roots Americans are taking part in the movement. “The understanding has increased many, many times,〞says Gaylord Nelson, the former governor from Wisconsin, who thought up the first Earth Day.According to US government reports, emissions (排放)from cars and trucks have dropped from 10.3 million tons a year to 5.5 million tons. The number of cities producing CO beyond the standard has been reduced from 40 to 9. Although serious problems still remain and need to be dealt with, the world is a safer and health ier place. A kind of “green thinking〞has become part of practices.Great improvement has been achieved. In 1988 there were only 600 recycling programs; today in 1995 there are about 6,600. Advanced lights, motors, and building designs have helped save a lot of energy and therefore prevented pollution.Twenty–five years ago, there were hardly any education programs for environment. Today, it’s hard to find a public school, university, or law school that does not have such a kind of program.〞Until we do that, nothing else will change! 〞say Bruce Anderson.5.According to Anderson, before 1970, Americans had little idea about .A. the social movementB. recycling techniquesC. environmental problemsD. the importance of Earth Day6.Where does the support for environmental protection mainly come from?A. The grass–roots levelB. The business circleC. Government officialsD. University professors7.What have Americans achieved in environmental protection?A. They have cut car emissions to the lowestB. They have settled their environmental problemsC. They have lowered their CO levels in forty cities.D. They have reduced pollution through effective measures.8.What is especially important for environmental protection according to the last paragraph?A. EducationB. PlanningC. Green livingD. CO reductionCOne of the latest trend〔趋势〕in American childcare is Chinese au pairs. Au Pair in Stanford, for example, has got increasing numbers of requests for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4,000 since 2004. An d that’s true all across the country.“I thought it would be useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age〞Joseph Stocke, the managing director of a company, says of his 2-year old son. “I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language i n the future,〞After only six months of being cared by a 25-year-old woman from China, the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions, his dad says.Li Drake, a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband, had another reason for looking for an au pair from China. She didn’t want her children to miss out on their roots. “Because I am Chinese, my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to (接触) the language and culture.〞she says.“Staying with a native s peaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom,〞says Suzanne Flynn, a professor in language education of children. “But parents must understand that just one year with au pair is unlikely to produce wonders. Complete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.〞The popularity of au pairs from China has been strengthened by the increasing numbers of American parents who want their children to learn Chinese. It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.9.What does that term “au pair〞in the text mean?A. A mother raising her children on her own.B. A child learning a foreign language at home.C. A professor in language education of children.D. A young foreign woman taking care of children.10.Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them .A. to live in China some day.B. to speak the language at home.C. to catch up with other children.D. to learn about the Chinese culture.11.What can we infer from the text?A. Learning Chinese is becoming popular in America.B. Educated woman do better in looking after children.C. Chinese au pairs need to improve their English skills.D. Children can learn a foreign language well in six months.DMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail (地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.Hours of serviceOpen: 5 a.m. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. Sat.-Sun.Close: midnight Sun.-Thurs. 3a.m.Fri-Sat.nightsLast train times vary, To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip○R card, the fare is $1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/ disabled farecard or SmarTrip○R card. For more information about buying senior/ disabled farecards, SmarTrip○R cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors. or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tips (提示)·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods – before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.12.What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They offer special service to the elderly.D. They make change for no more than $5.13.At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?A. At midnight.B. At 3 a.m.C. At 5 a.m.D. At 7 p.m.14.What is good about a SmarTrip○R card?A. It is convenient for old people.B. It serves money for its users.C. It can be bought at any time.D. It is sold on the Internet.15.Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-962-1195B. 202-962-1100C. 202-637-7000D. 202-637-8000第二节〔共5小题；每题2分，总分值10分〕根据短文容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。
2023-2024学年山西省运城市高二上学期期中联考英语试卷
2023-2024学年山西省运城市高二上学期期中联考英语试卷1. What will the man do tomorrow?A．Show up in a mask party. B．Get married to thewoman. C．Attend a wedding ceremony.2. How is the woman feeling at the moment?A．Angry. B．Starved. C．Relaxed.3. What troubles the woman?A．Her recent sickness. B．Her bad sleep. C．Her dog’s misbehavior.4. When will the man have a conference?A．At 8: 30. B．At 9: 00. C．At 9: 30.5. What will the speakers do tomorrow night?A．Revise a paper. B．See a film. C．Drink tea.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．The man’s lab report.B．The volunteer work. C．The woman’s dream. 7. What day is it today?A．Friday. B．Saturday. C．Wednesday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman think the man is thoughtful?A．Because he has prepared a remarkable board.B．Because he will pick up all the foreign students.C．Because he has arranged many kinds of activities.9. How will the two speakers get to the airport?A．By car. B．By subway. C．By bus.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
2021-2022学年高二英语上学期期末测试卷(全国卷通用) 01全解全析Word版
【原文】
M: Your sister did poorly on that Math test. Do you know what’s going on?
W: Her attention is wandering lately. She isn’t working so hard, either.
W: Why don't you come to the study group that a couple of us set up for this week? It might help you prepare for the next week?
M: Really? That would be great.
A．Good friends.B．Neighbors.C．Workmates.
20．How did the man feel when he saw the policemen?
A．Impatient.B．Scared.C．Surprised.
听力参考答案
1．A
【原文】
W: How long have you known Liang Jing?
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．Where did the man meet Liang Jing for the first time?
A．In a library.
9．A
10．C
11．B
【原文】
M: Look at that dog in this video. It looks like it's dancing.
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2024-2025学年山西省太原市英语初二上学期复习试题及解答
2024-2025学年山西省太原市英语初二上学期复习试题及解答一、听力部分（本大题有20小题，每小题1分，共20分）1.Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer to the question.Question: What time does the school library open on weekdays?A)8:00 a.m.B)9:00 a.m.C)10:00 a.m.Answer: B) 9:00 a.m.Explanation: The recording states that the school library opens at 9:00 a.m. on weekdays, making option B the correct answer.2.Listen to the conversation between two students and answer the question.Question: What subject does the girl prefer?A)MathB)ScienceC)HistoryRecording:(Male student):“Hey, do you have your math homework done yet?”(Female student):“Not yet, but I’m more excited about our science experiment tomorrow. I love doing experiments!”Answer: B) ScienceExplanation: The female student expresses her preference for science by saying she’s excited about the upcoming science experiment, indicating that she prefers science over the mentioned subjects.3、Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What does the man want to do?A. Buy a book.B. Return a book.C. Borrow a book.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the man mentions that he has a book that he borrowed from the library a few weeks ago and needs to return it today. This clearly indicates that he wants to return a book, so the answer is B.4、Listen to the short passage and complete the sentence with the missing information.Passage: The weather forecast for tomorrow is predicting a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high of 25 degrees Celsius. However, there is a chance of an afternoon thunderstorm, so it’s best to bring an umbrella just in case.Sentence: Tomorrow’s fore cast calls for a sunny day with a high of _____ degrees Celsius, but there’s a possibility of an afternoon thunderstorm.Answer: 25Explanation: The short passage clearly states that the weather forecast for tomorrow is predicting a sunny day with temperatures reaching a high of 25degrees Celsius. This information is directly used to complete the sentence, so the answer is 25 degrees Celsius.5、Listen to the short conversation and choose the best answer.Question: What is the woman going to do?A. Watch a movie.B. Visit a friend.C. Go shopping.Answer: B Explanation: In the conversation, the man asks, “Are you going to the movies tonight?” and the woman replies, “No, I’m going to visit my friend, Sarah.” This clearly indicates that the woman is planni ng to visita friend, making option B “Visit a friend” the correct answer.6、Listen to the passage and answer the question.Question: How often does the speaker exercise?A. Every day.B. Three times a week.C. Once a week.Answer: A Explanation: The p assage states, “I try to exercise every day, whether it’s going for a run, doing some yoga, or just taking a walk in the park.” This directly answers the question, indicating that the speaker exercises every day, thus making option A “Every day” the correc t answer.7、Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What is the woman’s favorite sport?A. Swimming.B. Running.C. Cycling.Answer: A. Swimming.Explanation: In the recording, the woman says, “I really enjoy swimming. It’s my favorite sport.” This directly answers the question about her favorite sport.8、Listen to the conversation and complete the missing information in the table.Name Favorite Subject Dream JobJohn_____DoctorQuestion: What is John’s favorite subject?A. MathB. ScienceC. HistoryAnswer: B. ScienceExplanation: During the conversation, John states, “I love science the most. It’s fascinating.” This indicates that his favorite subject is science, and the table should be filled in accordingly.9、Listen to the dialogue and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What time does the school library open on weekdays?A. 8:00 amB. 9:00 amC. 10:00 amAnswer: AExplanation: In the dialogue, the speaker says, “The school library opensat 8:00 am on weekdays.” This directly answers the question about the opening time of the library on weekdays.10、Listen to the passage and fill in the missing word.Passage: The history class today is very interesting. We learned aboutthe_______Dynasty in China. It was a time of great inventions and cultural achievements.Answer: SongExplanation: The passage mentions “a time of great inventions and cultural achievements,” which is typically associated with the Song Dynasty in Chinese history. The Song Dynasty is known for its advancements in science, technology, art, and literature.11、Question: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer. The man is asking the woman to ________.A. meet him at the libraryB. buy a book for himC. lend him a bookAnswer: C Explanation: In the conversation, the man says, “Hey, could you lend me that book you were reading yesterday? I forgot to bring mine to class.” The ke y phrase here is “lend me that book,” indicating that the man is askingthe woman to lend him a book.12、Question: Listen to the short passage and select the missing word from the options given. The sun rises in the east and________in the west.A. setsB. shinesC. risesAnswer: A Explanation: The passage states the basic fact about the sun’s daily movement, which is “The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.” The missing word that completes the sentence is “sets,” referring to the sun going down in the west.13、Question: Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question. The question is: What time does the train leave for New York?A. At 8:30 a.m.B. At 9:00 a.m.C. At 9:30 a.m.Answer: B Explanation: In the recording, the speaker clearly states that the train departs for New York at 9:00 a.m. Therefore, the correct answeris B.14、Question: Listen to the dialogue and fill in the blank with the missing information. The dialogue is: “Excuse me, could you tell me where the nearest post office is?” “Yes, it’s just down the street on the left. It’s next to the ________.”Answer: supermarket Explanation: The speaker in the dialogue is directing the listener to the nearest post office, which is located next to a supermarket. Although the exact word is not provided in the audio, the context suggests that the missing information is “supermarket.”15、Question: Listen to the conversation and choose the correct answer. The man is asking the woman about her_____for the weekend.A. planB. problemC. hobby Answer: A Explanation: In the conversation, the man specifically asks the woman “What are your plans for the weekend?” indicatinghe wants to know her plan, not her problem or hobby.16、Question: Listen to the short passage and answer the following question. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The benefits of regular exercise.B. The importance of a healthy diet.C. The advantages of early rising. Answer: A Explanation: The passage, upon listening, discusses the various benefits of regular exercise on one’s physical and mental health. It does not focus on healthy diet or early rising as the main idea.17、Question: Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question. What time does the train leave for London?A. At 8:00 am.C. At 10:00 am.Answer: B Explanation: The recording states, “The train to London departs at 9 o’clock sharp from platform 3.” Therefore, the correct answer is B, indicating that the train leaves at 9:00 am.18、Question: Listen to the conversation between two students and complete the missing word in the sentence. Student A: “Hey, did you hear about the science fair next week?” Student B: “Yeah, I’m excited! I’m entering my project on ___.”A. renewable energyB. ancient historyC. popular musicAnswer: A Explanation: Based on the context, the students are discussing a science fair, which typically involves scientific projects. The phrase “I’m entering my project on” suggests a topic related to science. Among the options, “renewable energy” is the most relevant to a science fair, while “ancient history” and “popular music” are less likely to be the focus of a science pro ject for a science fair. Therefore, the missing word is “renewable energy”, making A the correct answer.19、Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question.Question: What time does the train leave for New York?A. At 8:30 am.C. At 9:30 am.Answer: B Explanation: The recording states that the train to New York departs at 9:00 am. Therefore, the correct answer is B.20、Listen to the conversation between two students and answer the question.Question: What subject does the boy like best?A. Math.B. Science.C. English.Answer: A Explanation: In the conversation, the boy says, “I really enjoy math. It’s my favorite subject.” This indicates that he likes math the best, so the answer is A.二、阅读理解（30分）Title: The Importance of SleepSleep is a vital part of our daily routine, yet often overlooked or taken for granted. In today’s fast-paced world, many of us struggle to get enough restful sleep. However, the benefits of good sleep cannot be underestimated.Firstly, sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation. When we sleep, our brain processes and reinforces the information we’ve learned throughout the day. This process helps us retain knowledge better and form long-term memories. Studies have shown that individuals who get enough sleep performsignificantly better on memory tests than those who are sleep-deprived.Secondly, sleep is essential for physical recovery. During sleep, our body repairs damaged tissues, strengthens the immune system, and regulates hormone levels. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, decreased immunity, and even weight gain.Furthermore, sleep affects our emotional well-being. Adequate sleep helps regulate our mood, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. On the contrary, sleep deprivation can exacerbate these negative emotions, making it harder to cope with daily challenges.Lastly, sleep is crucial for cognitive function. It enhances our ability to focus, make decisions, and solve problems. Without proper sleep, our cognitive abilities suffer, leading to decreased productivity and increased errors.In conclusion, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated. By prioritizing sleep, we can improve our memory, physical health, emotional well-being, and cognitive function. It’s time to make sleep a top priority in our lives.Questions:1.What is the main function of sleep related to memory?Answer: Sleep plays a crucial role in memory consolidation, processing and reinforcing the information we’ve learned throughout the day.2.How does sleep affect our physical health?Answer: Sleep is essential for physical recovery. It repairs damaged tissues, strengthens the immune system, and regulates hormone levels. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue,decreased immunity, and even weight gain.3.What emotional benefits does getting enough sleep provide?Answer: Adequate sleep helps regulate our mood, reducing feelings of stress and anxiety. Sleep deprivation can exacerbate negative emotions, making it harder to cope with daily challenges.三、完型填空（15分）Section Three: Cloze TestDirections: Read the following passage and choose the best word or phrase for each numbered blank. Mark your answers on the answer sheet.(Note: There is only one item for this example.)Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young boy named Tom. Tom was always curious about the world around him. One day, while (1)_____through the forest, he stumbled upon an old, forgotten path. He was (2)_____by the mystery of what lay ahead and decided to follow it.As he walked deeper into the woods, he heard strange sounds and saw unusual creatures. But Tom was not afraid; he was (3)_____by the adventure. Suddenly, he came across a clearing, where he found a hidden garden filled with the most (4)_____flowers he had ever seen. At the center of the garden stood a wise old tree, its branches reaching for the sky.Tom approached the tree and asked, “Why am I here? What is the purpose of this garden?” The tree spoke softly, “Child, you have found the garden ofcuriosity and wonder. Here, you will learn that the greatest (5)_____in life come from exploring the unknown and embracing the world around you.”(1)A. wandering B. driving C. flying D. cycling Answer: A(2)A. frightened B. fascinated C. annoyed D. bored Answer: B(3)A. discouraged B. frightened C. inspired D. disappointed Answer: C(4)A. dull B. rare C. ordinary D. ugly Answer: B(5)A. treasures B. problems C. risks D. challenges Answer: AThis example showcases a short cloze test designed to test comprehension and vocabulary skills in an English context, specifically targeting students at the beginning of Grade 8.四、语法填空题（本大题有10小题，每小题1分，共10分）1、My friend usually________(go) to school by bike.答案：goes解析：本题考查时态。
高中英语真题-2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题_7
高中英语真题:2014-2015学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题注意事项：答案必须写在答题卡上，答在试卷上无效。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，本试卷满分120分。
考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共70分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有1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. When will the speakers take the train if they change tic kets?A. At 3:00 p.m.B. At 6:45 p.m.C. At 7:15 p.m.2. What does the man think about the woman’s habit?A. It’s good forB. It causes manC. It’s hard to tell.her health.y problems.3. Where did the woman just go?A. The cleaner’B. A restaurant.C. A shopping mall. s.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. China.B. A handbag.C. A box.5. Why was the man late?A. He was caught in the rain.B. He forgot what the woman said.C. He misunderstood the woman.第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5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。
【全国名校】 山东省 高二上学期期末考试英语试卷-(含答案)
【全国名校】高二上学期期末考试英语试卷副标题一、单选题（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）1.---Jenny, I think I’ll just have some coffee for a change．---______．The coffee I bought yesterday is in the cupboard．A. Change it, pleaseB. Never mindC. With pleasureD. Help yourself2.With the successful launch of Tiangong-I, which was ______ breakthrough in space field,China's space dream took a step closer to ______ reality.A. a; /B. the; aC. a; the D the; /3.My partner wants to keep the company small _____ I’d like to expand it.A. andB. orC. howeverD. while4.My opinion is ________the same as yours.A. and so onB. on the other handC. at riskD. on the whole5.They hope to turn our society into one ______ those in need can get help.A. whereB. whichC. whenD. who6.My friend Jack was the first person I knew ______an iPhone 5S.A. usingB. to useC. usedD. having used7.We can hardly believe such a young boy ______ travel around the world all by himself.A. mayB. needC. shouldD. must8.The tourists, had enjoyed themselves so much in the botanic garden, were worn outA. all of whatB. all of whichC. all of themD. all of whom9.We must soon ______a new teacher to the class.A. adaptB. appointC. exchangeD. abuse10.This advertisement is a/an______ example of their marketing strategyA. averageB. specificC. typicalD. flexible11.. It is none of your business ______ other people think about you. Believe in yourself.A. howB. whatC. whichD. when12.--- Is your father a teacher of English in No. l Middle School?--- No. But he ______ English there for ten years.A. has taughtB. has been teachingC. taughtD. had taught13.The equipment for disabled people should be ______ easy reach in public places.A. withinB. nearC. beyondD. around14.---Are you free now? I’ve got something to tell you.--- Ok, ______ you make your story short.A. so long asB. even ifC. now thatD. in that case15.--- You hate Lee, don't you?---______I just think he is a bit annoying.A. That's rightB. Not exactlyC. By all meansD. Never mind二、阅读理解（本大题共20小题，共40.0分）ADuring the last fifteen years of my mother's life she suffered with Alzheimer's disease (老年痴呆). Until then she had been a bright, cheerful woman deeply interested and involved in the world around her. I would go home to visit her in Virginia and she would look at me in a puzzled way and ask, “Who are you?”I would answer, “I'm your son.”“Where do you live?”She would ask. “In California”, I would tell her. “Isn't that interesting,” she would say, “I have a son in California.”She seemed simply forgetful and confused at the beginning of the disease, but later on she would go through periods of intense anxiety. She would pace through the house she had lived in most of her life crying uneasily that she wanted to go home. Or she would leave home and wander away if she were unattended for a short time.Hoping to please her and put her mind at ease I would take her for a drive, visiting sites where she had lived as a child. In the yard of the hillside house in Shipman I sat in the car and admired the view of the old oaks and long green lawn. I pictured my mother there was a little girl playing with the pet lamb she had been so fond of. I looked to her for some response. She shook her head and said, “I want to go home.”Over the years I have decided that what my mother was calling home was not a place, but a time.I suspect it was a time when she was much younger, when her children were still underfoot, when her husband was still vigorous and attentive.Watching my mother's suffering set me wondering where I would have gone in mind if someday I couldn’t find home and wanted to go there. In this family we tend to be long-lived and we grow fuzzy (糊涂的) minded as the years go by. At eighty I have already noticed some alarming symptoms. My doctor says the forgetfulness is only natural and that it comes with age. Still the fear of Alzheimer's is haunting there. Someday if and when I become even more cloudy minded than I am now, unable to drive and unable to tell you where "home" is, my dear son, I expect I will ask you to take me home, I know you will do your best to find the place I need to be. I leave these notes for your guidance.16.What's the main idea of the first two paragraphs?A. The author’s mother suffered with serious Alzheimer's disease.B. The author’s mother forgot who’s his son.C. The author didn’t know how to cure his mother.D. The author’s mother couldn’t find her home.17.What is not the symptom of the author’s mother ?A. cheerfulB. confusedC. forgetfulD. uneasy18.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “pictured”?A. photographedB. appearedC. describedD. painted19.What can you infer from the third paragraph?A. The author care much about his mother.B. The author’s mother was fond of pet lambs.C. The author saw a little girl playing with a pet lamb.D. The author’s mother didn’t like her usual home.20.What’s the best title of the passage?A. Take Mother Home.B. Everyone will suffer with Alzheimer's disease.C. A story about a son and a mother.D. Where Is Home?BYou have probably heard of the Mozart effect. It’s the idea that if children or even babies listen to music composed by Mozart, they will become more intelligent. A quick Internet search reveals plenty of products to assist you in the task. Whatever your age there are CDs and books to help you taste the power of Mozart’s music, but when it comes to scientific evidence that it can make you more clever, the picture is more mixed.The phrase “the Mozart effect” was made up in 1991, but it was a study described two years later in the journal Nature that sparked real media and public interest about the idea that listening to classical music somehow improves the brain. It is one of those ideas that sound reasonable. Mozart was undoubtedly a genius himself; his music is complex and there is a hope that if we listen to enough of it ,we’ll become more intelligent.The idea took off, with thousands of parents playing Mozart to their children, and in 1998 Zell Miller, the Governor of the state of Georgia in the US, even asked for money to be set aside in the state budget so that every newborn baby could be sent a CD of classical music. It was not just babies and children who were exposed to Mozart’s music on purpose, even an Italian farmer proudly explained that the cows were played Mozart three times a day to help them to produce better milk.I’ll leave the debate on the impact on milk yield to farmers, but what about the evidence that listening to Mozart makes people more intelligent? More research was carried out but an analysis of sixteen different studies confirmed that listening to music does lead to a temporary improvement in the ability to handle shapes mentally, but the benefits are short-lived and it doesn’t make us more intelligent.21.What can we learn from paragraph 1?A. Mozart composed many musical pieces for children.B. Children listening to Mozart will be more intelligent.C. There are few products on the Internet about Mozart’s music.D. There is little scientific evidence to support Mozart effect.22.Why did many people believe in the idea of Mozart Effect?A. Because a study described it in the journal Nature.B. Because Mozart himself was a genius.C. Because Mozart’s music is enjoyable.D. Because Mozart’s music makes people relaxed.23.The underlined sentence in paragraph3 suggests that .A. people were strongly against the ideaB. the idea was accepted by many peopleC. Mozart played an important part in people’s lifeD. the US government helped promote the idea24.What is the author’s attitude towards the Mozart effect?A. FavorableB. ObjectiveC. DoubtfulD. Positive25.What would be the best title for the passage?A. Listening to Mozart , necessary?B. What music is beneficial?C. What is the Mozart effect?D. To be or not to be?CAn eighteen-year-old high school student from Utah won the top prize in the Intel Science Talent Search in the United States. The winner received a computer and a scholarship for a college education.More than 1,500students from across the country entered projects in the competition this year. Their research included chemistry, medicine, physics, mathematics, engineering, and computer science-almost every area of science.Forty students were invited to Washington, D.C. for the final judging. A group of scientists judged them on their research abilities, critical thinking skills and creativity. The judges also questioned the students about scientific problems before deciding on the winners.The top winner received 100,000 dollars for college. Shannon Babb of American Fork High School studied the water quality of tile Spanish Fork River in Utah for six years. She found that people have a harmful effect on the river through human activity, including agriculture. And she suggested ways to improve the water quality in the future. These include educating the public not to put household chemicals down the drains（下水道）, which lead to the river eventually.Seventeen-year-old Yi Sun of the Hanker School in San Jose, California, earned the second place. He won a 75,000-dollar scholarship for new discoveries about a mathematical theory known as random walks. His work could help computer scientists and chemists. Yi Sun was born in China.The third-place winner was also seventeen and born in China. Yuan “Chelsea” Zhang of Montgomery Blair High School in Rockville, Maryland, won a 50,000-dollar scholarship. She researched the molecular genetics（分子遗传学）of heart disease. Her findings could aid the development of new medicines.The Intel Science Talent Search is the oldest science competition for high school students in the United States. It is 65 years old this year. Past winners have gone on to receive six Nobel prizes and other top honors in science and math.26.What do we know about the talent search project?A. Most of its winners have received Nobel prizes.B. The project includes researches in every area of science.C. Only a small part of the students can attend the final judging.D. Most of the winners come from Asian countries.27.According to the text, .A. water quality in Utah will be better than that in the other statesB. the river was polluted only by those living near itC. Shannon Babb suggested more than one way to improve the water qualityD. household chemicals should be kept in the drains forever28.Which of the following about the girl from Maryland is NOT true?A. The scholarship she received was half as many as Shannon Babb.B. Her discovery is of great help to Chinese medicine.C. Her research will contribute to the cure of heart disease.D. She and the second-place winner Yi Sun have something in common.29.What is the text mainly about?A. Three winners' contributions to science and math.B. Three Chinese students won the Science Talent Search.C. Great rewards were given to winners in the competition.D. Winners of the Intel Science Talent Search in the US.30.Where are you most likely to find this text?A. In a newspaper.B. In a handbook.C. In a textbook.D. In a medical magazine.DFahad Azad, an engineer in India, invented a robot named DuctBot．The toy-car sized DuctBot measured 23 centimeters in length, 19 centimeters in width and 9 centimeters in height and weighs just two kilograms．The robot is designed to snake through dark, narrow air conditioning ducts （管道）and clean them．A pair of LEDs fitted on the robot light up the dirty scenery, so it can be captured （抓拍）by a camera．In order to control it more easily, Mr. Azad chooses to fix DuctBot on wheels．The robot can clean off lots of dirt, as well as dead pigeons and insects．Keeping indoor air in good quality and monitoring carbon-dioxide levels in buildings with central air conditioning is a challenge．It is important in some places where clean air can mean a difference between life and death, such as hospitals．Dirty air has a bad influence on people's health．EPSCO, a Dubai-based company which specializes in improving indoor air quality, read about Mr. Azad's invention in a national newspaper after he had won an international robotics competition．EPSCO had cleaning equipment, but it needed someone to get into those ducts to do the dirty, dangerous work．Across India, for example, the task still falls to children．They are small enough to go through those ducts．In 2005, Mr. Azad who was still at university decided to do something about it．Six years later his own company, Robosoft Systems, has Bluestar, EPSCO and the Indian Navy, some leading air condition makers, as partners．Mr. Azad and his ten employees are currently exploring robot designs to examine oil tanks or sewage （污水）pipes．Their biggest challenge is to make the robots user-friendly enough．Mr. Azad hopes that the robot could eventually be operated not by engineers but by workers．There will be lots of difficulties they need to overcome in the future．31.What can we learn about Ductbot?A. It is a toy car and popular with children．B. It is designed to move like a snake in the ducts．C. many LEDs are fitted on it to tell its location．D. It is actually a camera to capture dirty scenery．32.The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 2 refers to "____"．A. the cameraB. the conditioning ductC. the LED lightD. the dirty scenery33.What can the Ductbot do for us?A. Clean off the dirt in the ducts．B. Control the central conditioning．C. Reduce carbon-dioxide in buildings．D. Protect more animals in city．34.According to the text, EPSCO____．A. has won an international robotics competitionB. hired children to clean the dirty ducts in the pastC. is the only partner of Robosoft SystemsD. specializes in improving people's health35.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A. Only engineers can operate the Ductbot now．B. New ways have been found to examine oil tanks．C. Azad's difficulties are impossible to overcome．D. Azad's team are working to improve their robot designs．三、阅读七选五（本大题共3小题，共30.0分）36. A. A B. B C. C D. D37. A. A B. B C. C D. D38. A. A B. B C. C D. D四、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Many years ago ,l was working at my job at a community college when a homeless woman came in. She began as she lay on one of the sofas in the student rest room. , she wasn't well. Without thinking too much I went next door to the Student Affairs office where I knew I could find in the Lost and Found box. I up a set of clothing and went back to my office, I heard a colleague calling me. She told me that I should not this person, as it would only lead to her wanting more help. I refused her and went back to help the woman, my co-worker's warning .Two weeks later, while I was working, a very cute elderly man entered my and asked to speak with me in private. Curiously, l gave him my full and he told me that he had happened to hear my with the co-worker about helping the woman. He wanted me to know that it was always okay to help people and that was why he wanted to give me a for $1,000. I burst into tears, because I needed the money at the time, but also because I had never been in such a way for helping someone!We soon became good and 10 years later he called me up suddenly and told me he wanted to help me my first home! He giving me $120,000 as part payment for my dream house in my home town. I asked him why he wanted to give me such a large amount of money and he said it was because I was a " giver" and that I it ! To make a long story short, l was able to buy the perfect little home for myself, all because one day I did not to help a homeless woman.39. A. smiling B. talking C. shouting D. coughing40. A. Luckily B. Clearly C. Strangely D. Sadly41. A. clothes B. books C. food D. medicine42. A. gave B. turned C. gathered D. made43. A. while B. when C. how D. why44. A. ignore B. disturb C. value D. help45. A. advice B. request C. plan D. offer46. A. more than B. rather than C. regardless of D. apart from47. A. home B. office C. classroom D. dormitory48. A. energy B. love C. care D. attention49. A. disagreement B. discussion C. fight D. quarrel50. A. young B. old C. sick D. wealthy51. A. support B. check C. tip D. promise52. A. anxiously B. eagerly C. hardly D. really53. A. recognized B. measured C. taught D. praised54. A. colleagues B. competitors C. partners D. friends55. A. build B. buy C. rent D. repair56. A. came out B. ended up C. carried on D. resulted in57. A. deserved B. wanted C. needed D. enjoyed58. A. fear B. fail C. hesitate D. attempt五、其他（本大题共1小题，共5.0分）59.阅读下面的短文并用英语回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上（请注意问题后的词数要求）。
2014年英语二真题
2014年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语（二）试题Section I Use of EnglishDirections:Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)Thinner isn't always better. A number of studies have __1___ that normal-weight people are in fact at higher risk of some diseases compared to those who are overweight. And there are health conditions for which being overweight is actually ___2___. For example, heavier women are less likely to develop calcium deficiency than thin women. ___3___ among the elderly, being somewhat overweight is often an ___4___ of good health.Of even greater ___5___ is the fact that obesity turns out to be very difficult to define. It is often defined ___6___ body mass index, or BMI. BMI ___7__ body mass divided by the square of height. An adult with a BMI of 18 to 25 is often considered to be normal weight. Between 25 and 30 is overweight. And over 30 is considered obese. Obesity, ___8___,can be divided into moderately obese, severely obese, and very severely obese.While such numerical standards seem ___9___, they are not. Obesity is probably less a matter of weight than body fat. Some people with a high BMI are in fact extremely fit, ___10___ others with a low BMI may be in poor___11___.For example, many collegiate and professional football players ___12___ as obese, though their percentage body fat is low. Conversely, someone with a small frame may have high body fat but a ___13___ BMI.Today we have a(an) ___14___ to label obesity as a disgrace. The overweight are sometimes___15___ in the media with their faces covered. Stereotypes ___16___ with obesity include laziness, lack of will power, and lower prospects for success. Teachers, employers, and health professionals have been shown to harbor biases against the obese. ___17___ very young children tend to look down on the overweight, and teasing about body build has long been a problem in schools.Negative attitudes toward obesity, ___18___ in health concerns, have stimulated a number of anti-obesity ___19___. My own hospital system has banned sugary drinks from its facilities.Many employers have instituted weight loss and fitness initiatives. Michelle Obama has launched a high-visibility campaign__20___ childhood obesity, even claiming that it represents our greatest national security threat.1. [A] denied [B] conduced [C] doubled [D] ensured2. [A] protective [B] dangerous [C] sufficient [D]troublesome3. [A] Instead [B] However [C] Likewise [D] Therefore4. [A] indicator [B] objective [C] origin [D] example5. [A] impact [B] relevance [C] assistance [D] concern6. [A] in terms of [B] in case of [C] in favor of [D] in of7. [A] measures [B] determines [C] equals [D] modifies8. [A] in essence [B] in contrast [C] in turn [D] in part9. [A] complicated [B] conservative [C] variable [D] straightforward10. [A] so [B] while [C] since [D] unless11. [A] shape [B] spirit [C] balance [D] taste12. [A] start [B] quality [C] retire [D] stay13. [A] strange [B] changeable [C] normal [D] constant14. [A] option [B] reason [C] opportunity [D] tendency15. [A] employed [B] pictured [C] imitated [D] monitored16. [A] compared [B] combined [C] settled [D] associated17. [A] Even [B] Still [C] Yet [D] Only18. [A] despised [B] corrected [C] ignored [D] grounded19. [A] discussions [B] businesses [C] policies [D] studies20. [A] for [B] against [C] with [D] withoutSection II Reading ComprehensionPart ADirections:Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET. (40 points)Text 1What would you do with 590m? This is now a question for Gloria Mackenzie, an 84-year-old widow who recently emerged from her small, tin-roofed house in Florida to collect the biggest undivided lottery jackpot in history. If she hopes her new-found for tune will yield lasting feelings of fulfillment, she could do worse than read Happy Money by Elizabeth Dumn and Michael Norton.These two academics use an array of behavioral research to show that the most rewarding ways to spend money can be counterintuitive. Fantasies of great wealth often involve visions of fancy cars and extravagant homes. Yet satisfaction with these material purchases wears off fairly quickly what was once exciting and new becomes old-hat; regret creeps in. It is far better to spend money on experiences, say Ms Dumn and Mr Norton, like interesting trips, unique meals or even going to the cinema. These purchases often become more valuable with time-as stories or memories-particularly if they involve feeling more connected to others.This slim volume is packed with tips to help wage slaves as well as lottery winners get the most "happiness bang for your buck." It seems most people would be better off if they could shorten their commutes to work, spend more time with friends and family and less of it watching television (something the average American spends a whopping two months a year doing, and is hardly jollier for it).Buying gifts or giving to charity is often more pleasurable than purchasing things for oneself, and luxuries are most enjoyable when they are consumed sparingly. This is apparently the reason MacDonald's restricts the availability of its popular McRib - a marketing trick that has turned the pork sandwich into an object of obsession.Readers of "Happy Money" are clearly a privileged lot, anxious about fulfillment, not hunger. Money may not quite buy happiness, but people in wealthier countries are generally happier than those in poor ones. Yet the link between feeling goodand spending money on others can be seen among rich and poor people around the world, and scarcity enhances the pleasure of most things for most people. Not everyone will agree with the authors' policy ideas, which range from mandating more holiday time to reducing tax incentives for American homebuyers. But most people will come away from this book believing it was money well spent.21. According to Dumn and Norton, which of the following is the most rewarding purchase?[A]A big house [B]A special tour [C]A stylish car [D]A rich meal22. The author's attitude toward Americans' watching TV is________.[A]critical [B]supportive [C]sympathetic [D]ambiguous23. Macrib is mentioned in paragraph 3 to show that_______.[A]consumers are sometimes irrational[B]popularity usually comes after quality[C]marketing tricks are after effective[D]rarity generally increases pleasure24. According to the last paragraph, Happy Money_______.[A]has left much room for readers'criticism[B]may prove to be a worthwhile purchase[C]has predicted a wider income gap in the us[D]may give its readers a sense of achievement25. This text mainly discusses how to______.[A]balance feeling good and spending money[B]spend large sums of money won in lotteries[C]obtain lasting satisfaction from money spent[D]become more reasonable in spending on luxuriesText 2An article in Scientific America has pointed out that empirical research says that, actually, you think you're more beautiful than you are. We have a deep-seated need to feel good about ourselves and we naturally employ a number of self-enhancing strategies to research into what the call the "above average effect", or "illusory superiority", and shown that, for example, 70% of us rate ourselves as above average in leadership, 93% in driving and 85% at getting on well with others-all obviously statistical impossibilities.We rose tint our memories and put ourselves into self-affirming situations. We become defensive when criticized, and apply negative stereotypes to others to boost our own esteem, we stalk around thinking we're hot stuff.Psychologist and behavioral scientist Nicholas Epley oversaw a key studying into self-enhancement and attractiveness. Rather that have people simply rate their beauty compress with others, he asked them to identify an original photogragh of themselves' from a lineup including versions that had been altered to appear more and less attractive. Visual recognition, reads the study, is "an automatic psychological process occurring rapidly and intuitively with little or no apparent conscious deliberation". If the subjects quickly chose a falsely flattering image- which must did- they genuinely believed it was really how they looked. Epley foundno significant gender difference in responses. Nor was there any evidence that, those who self-enhance the must (that is, the participants who thought the most positively doctored picture were real) were doing so to make up for profound insecurities. In fact those who thought that the images higher up the attractiveness scale were real directly corresponded with those who showed other makers for having higher self-esteem. "I don't think the findings that we having have are any evidence of personal delusion", says Epley. "It's a reflection simply of people generally thinking well of themselves'. If you are depressed, you won't be self-enhancing. Knowing the results of Epley 's study,it makes sense that why people heat photographs of themselves Viscerally-on one level, they don't even recognize the person in the picture as themselves, Face book therefore ,is a self-enhancer's paradise, where people can share only the most flattering photos, the cream of their wit ,style ,beauty, intellect and lifestyle it's not that people's profiles are dishonest, says Catalina toma of Wiscon-Madison university ,"but they portray an idealized version of themselves.26. According to the first paragraph, social psychologist have found that ______.[A] our self-ratings are unrealistically high[B] illusory superiority is baseless effect[C] our need for leadership is unnatural[D] self-enhancing strategies are ineffective27. Visual recognition is believed to be people's______.[A] rapid watching[B] conscious choice[C] intuitive response[D] automatic self-defence28. Epley found that people with higher self-esteem tended to______.[A] underestimate their insecurities[B] believe in their attractiveness[C] cover up their depressions[D] oversimplify their illusions29. The word "Viscerally"(Line 2,para.5) is closest in meaning to_____.[A]instinctively[B]occasionally[C]particularly[D]aggressively30. It can be inferred that Facebook is self-enhancer's paradise because people can _____.[A]present their dishonest profiles[B]define their traditional life styles[C]share their intellectual pursuits[D]withhold their unflattering sidesText 3（暂缺）Text 4When the government talks about infrastructure contributing to the economy the focus is usually on roads, railways, broadband and energy. Housing is seldom mentioned.Why is that? To some extent the housing sector must shoulder the blame. We have not been good at communicating the real value that housing can contribute to economic growth. Then there is the scale of the typical housing project. It is hard to shove for attention among multibillion-pound infrastructure project, so it is inevitable that the attention is focused elsewhere. But perhaps the most significant reason is that the issue has always been so politically charged.Nevertheless, the affordable housing situation is desperate. Waiting lists increase all the time and we are simply not building enough new homes.The comprehensive spending review offers an opportunity for the government to help rectify this. It needs to put historical prejudices to one side and take some steps to address our urgent housing need.There are some indications that it is preparing to do just that. The communities minister, Don Foster, has hinted that George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, may introduce more flexibility to the current cap on the amount that local authorities can borrow against their housing stock debt. Evidence shows that 60,000 extra new homes could be built over the next five years if the cap were lifted, increasing GDP by 0.6%.Ministers should also look at creating greater certainty in the rental environment, which would have a significant impact on the ability of registered providers to fund new developments from revenues.But it is not just down to the government. While these measures would be welcome in the short term, we must face up to the fact that the existing ?4.5bn programme of grants to fund new affordable housing, set to expire in 2015,is unlikely to be extended beyond then. The Labour party has recently announced that it will retain a large part of the coalition's spending plans if returns to power. The housing sector needs to accept that we are very unlikely to ever return to era of large-scale public grants. We need to adjust to this changing climate.36. The author believes that the housing sector__[A] has attracted much attention[B] involves certain political factors[C] shoulders too much responsibility[D] has lost its real value in economy37. It can be learned that affordable housing has__[A] increased its home supply[B] offered spending opportunities[C] suffered government biases[D] disappointed the government38. According to Paragraph 5,George Osborne may_______.[A] allow greater government debt for housing[B] stop local authorities from building homes[C] prepare to reduce housing stock debt[D] release a lifted GDP growth forecast39. It can be inferred that a stable rental environment would_______.[A]lower the costs of registered providers[B]lessen the impact of government interference[C]contribute to funding new developments[D]relieve the ministers of responsibilities40. The author believes that after 2015,the government may______.[A]implement more policies to support housing[B]review the need for large-scale public grants[C]renew the affordable housing grants programme[D]stop generous funding to the housing sectorPartBDirections:Read the following text and answer the questions by finding information from the left column that corresponds to each of the marked details given in the right column. There are two extra choices in the right column. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEERT 1.(10 points)Uncommon Ground - Land Art in BritainThe term Land Art brings to mind epic interventions in the land such as Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty, 6,500 tons of basalt, earth and salt projecting into Utah's Great Salt Lake, or Roden Crater, an extinct volcano in Arizona, which James Turrell has been transforming into an immense naked-eye observatory since 1979.Richard Long's A Line Made By Walking, however, involved nothing more strenuous than a 20-minute train ride from Waterloo. Having got off somewhere in suburbia, the artist walked backwards and forwards over a piece of grass until the squashed turf formed a line - a kind of drawing on the land.Emerging in the late Sixties and reaching a peak in the Seventies, Land Art was one of a range of new forms, including Body Art, Performance Art, Action Art and Installation Art, which pushed art beyond the traditional confines of the studio and gallery. Rather than portraying landscape, land artists used the physical substance of the land itself as their medium.The message of this survey of British land art - the most comprehensive to date - is that the British variant, typified by Long's piece, was not only more domestically scaled, but a lot quirkier than its American counterpart. Indeed, while you might assume that an exhibition of Land Art would consist only of records of works rather than the works themselves, Long's photograph of his work is the work. Since his "action" is in the past the photograph is its sole embodiment.That might seem rather an obscure point, but it sets the tone for an exhibition that contains a lot of black-and-white photographs and relatively few natural objects.Long is Britain's best-known Land Artist and his Stone Circle, a perfect ring of purplish rocks from Portishead beach laid out on the gallery floor, represents the elegant, rarefied side of the form. The Boyle Family, on the other hand, standfor its dirty, urban aspect. Comprising artists Mark Boyle and Joan Hills and their children, they recreated random sections of the British landscape on gallery walls. Their Olaf Street Study, a square of brick-strewn waste ground, is one of the few works here to embrace the mundanity that characterises most of our experience of the landscape most of the time.Parks feature, particularly in the earlier works, such as John Hilliard's very funny Across the Park, in which a long-haired stroller is variously smiled at by a pretty girl and unwittingly assaulted in a sequence of images that turn out to be different parts of the same photograph.Generally however British land artists preferred to get away from towns, gravitating towards landscapes that are traditionally considered beautiful such as the Lake District or the Wiltshire Downs. While it probably wasn't apparent at the time, much of this work is permeated by a spirit of romantic escapism that the likes of Wordsworth would have readily understood. Derek Jarman's yellow-tinted film Towards Avebury, a collection of long, mostly still shots of the Wiltshire landscape, evokes a tradition of English landscape painting stretching from Samuel Palmer to Paul Nash.In the case of Hamish Fulton, you can't help feeling that the Scottish artist has simply found a way of making his love of walking pay. A typical work, such as Seven Days, consists of a single beautiful black-and-white photograph taken on an epic walk, with the mileage and number of days taken listed beneath. British Land Art as shown in this well selected, but relatively modestly scaled exhibition wasn't about imposing on the landscape, more a kind of landscape-orientated light conceptual art created passing through. It had its origins in the great outdoors, but the results were as gallery-bound as the paintings of Turner and Constable.[A] originates from a long walk that the artist took41. Stone Circle [B] illustrates a kind of landscape-orientated light conceptual art42. Olaf Street Study [C] reminds people of the English landscape painting tradition.43. Across the Park [D] represents the elegance of the British land art44. Towards Avebury [E] depicts the ordinary side of the British land art45. Seven days [F] embodies a romantic escape into the Scottish outdoors[G] contains images from different parts of the same photograph.Section III Translation46. Directions:Translate the following text from English into Chinese. Write your translation on ANSWER SHEET 2. (15 points)Most people would define optimism as endlessly happy, with a glass that's perpetually half fall. But that's exactly the kind of false deerfulness that positive psychologists wouldn't recommend. "Healthy optimists means being in touch with reality." says Tal Ben-Shahar, a Harvard professor, According to Ben- Shalar, realistic optimists are these who make the best of things that happen, but not those who believe everything happens for the best.Ben-Shalar uses three optimistic exercisers. When he feels down-sag, after giving a bad lecture-he grants himself permission to be human. He reminds himself that mot every lecture can be a Nobel winner; some will be less effective than others. Next is reconstruction, He analyzes the weak lecture, leaning lessons, for the future about what works and what doesn't. Finally, there is perspective, which involves acknowledging that in the ground scheme of life, one lecture really doesn't matter. Section IV WritingPart A47. Directions: Suppose you are going to study abroad and share an apartment with John, a local student. Write him to email to1)tell him about your living habits, and2)ask for advice about living there.You should write about 100 words on answer sheet.Do not use your own name.Part B48. Directions: Write your essay on ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)You should1. interpret the chart, and2. give your comments.You should write about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15points)2014年考研英语（二）真题参考答案Section I Use of English1. B concluded2. A protective3. C Likewise4. A indicator5. D concern6. A in terms of7. C equals8. C in turn9. D straightforward10. B while11. A shape12. B qualify13. C normal14. D tendency15. B pictured16. D associated17. A Even18. D grounded19. C policies20. B againstSection II Reading ComprehensionPart AText 121. B A special tour22. A critical23. D rarity generally increases pleasure24. B may prove to be a worthwhile purchase25. C obtain lasting satisfaction from money spentText 226. A our self-ratings are unrealistically high27. C intuitive response28. B believe in their attractiveness29. A instinctively30. D withhold their unflattering sidesTest3 暂无31.32.33.34.35.Text 436. B involves certain political factors37. C suffered government biases38. A allow greater government debt for housing39. C contribute to funding new developments40. D stop generous funding to the housing sectorPart B41 . D represents the elegance of the British land art42 . E depicts the ordinary side of the British land art43 . G contains images from different parts of the same photograph44 . C reminds people of the English landscape painting tradition45 . A originates from a long walk that the artist took46. 翻译参考：（逐句对照）Most people would define optimism as being endlessly happy, with a glass that's perpetually half full. 大多数人将乐观定义为永远快乐，总觉得杯子里的水还有一半。
2022年山西省忻州市第二中学英语高三第一学期期末检测试题含解析
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．The books on the desk, covers are shiny, are prizes for us.A．which B．what C．whose D．that2．________ an increase in foreign legal conflicts，China is expected to see the number continue to rise．A．To witness B．Being witnessedC．Witnessed D．Having witnessed3．—Irene, do you really want to go out?—It may rain. ___________, I will go out; I don’t mind the rain.A．Anyhow B．OtherwiseC．Somehow D．Therefore4．Many writers are drawn to building a world, _____ readers are somewhat familiar with but also feel distant from our normal lives.A．it B．one C．that D．the one5．— I am worn out. — Me too, al l work and no play. So it’s time to ________. A．burn the midnight oil B．push the limitsC．go with the flow D．call it a day6．--- How often do you work out?--- _________, but usually once a week.A．Have no idea. B．It depends. C．As usual. D．Generally speaking.7．She is stubborn in resisting his enquiries about the Moonstone _____ the degree that she makes it seem as if she does not want the mystery ______.A．on; to solve B．with; solvingC．for; being solved D．to; to be solved8．The first decade in the 21st century _______ the rapid rise of China as a world economic power.A．witness B．has witnessed C．will witness D．have witnessed9．The document film ______ next week aims at introducing local cultures to the world. A．released B．being releasedC．to be released D．having been released10．I’m sorry you have been waiting so long, but it will still be some time ________ you can get your passport.A．since B．tillC．after D．before11．People ________ with anyone who is always talking about how wonderful he is. A．fall in B．keep company C．catch up D．get fed up12．Mr. White, who ________ in Shanghai for seven years, is a manager of a company in Beijing.A．was working B．workedC．had worked D．has worked13．If it ________ for her great help then, I would not study English so well now. A．hasn’t been B．wasn’tC．hadn’t been D．isn’t14．The Winter Olympics ________ in 2022 will surely bring in many international tourists.A．held B．having held C．holding D．to be held15．Mike is looking for another job because he feels that nothing he does his boss.A．serves B．satisfiesC．promises D．supports16．— The room looks bigger!— We ______ the furniture.A．have changed B．had changedC．changed D．are changing17．Why do many students stick to private tutoring _____ they could easily master such knowledge at school?A．unless B．before C．after D．when18．Face the problem bravely and you ______ a new way to success.A．find B．found C．will find D．have found19．—Jack has been out of consciousness since the accident.Will he come to himself，doctor?—It’s going to be tough but we anticipate that he will .A．put through B．pull throughC．put over D．pull over20．The TV station will be ______ the game live on Saturday afternoon, and we can’tmiss it.A．covering B．improving C．handling D．canceling第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
2022-2023学年山西省名校联考高二(上)期末英语试卷(含答案解析)
2022-2023学年山西省名校联考高二（上）期末英语试卷APlanning on watching a Premier League match，an FA Cup or a fierce England clash（比赛）？Head to one of these football friendly pubs and bars，where you can score wonderful surrounding with a cold beer and some delicious food.The Belushi's Sports Bar，London BridgeStudent-styled bar with lots of large screens，plus filling burgers and bar snacks.They're strict with IDs，so bring one.Other Belushi's can be found around London （Camden，Shepherd's Bush，Hammersmith，Greenwich）.The Belushi's Sports Bar，161-165，Borough High Street，SEll HRPub on the Park，HackneyTrue to its name，you can pretty much watch the match in the park-the gardens here are furnished with TVs and heaters.Admirable range of beers for a sports establishment.Pub on the Park，19 Martello Street，E8 3 PEThree Compasses，DalstonSpacious gastro（美食的）pub with a few screens.You can enjoy home-made beer and award-winning burgers here （made with Angus beef we're told）.Three Compasses，99 Dalston Lane，E8 1 NHFamous Three Kings，HammersmithWinner of various sports pub awards.Screens everywhere you look.One of the gardens shows football when it's warm enough.This is a Liverpool pub，but all comers are welcome.Famous Three Kings，171 North End Road，W14 9 NLSports Bar & Grill，Old Street，Canary WharfBook a table for individual screens.A bit anti-social maybe，but one way to guarantee you're not stretching your neck for 90 minutes.The food isn't cheap.There are other Sports Bar & Grills across London （Marylebone，Canary Wharf，Clapham Junction，Farringdon，Victoria），not all with the private TV option—which is why we recommend this one.Sports Bar & Grill，174-180 Old Street1. Which bar has strict requirements on IDs？______A. Sports Bar & Grill.B. Famous Three Kings.C. The Belushi's Sports Bar.D. Clissold Park Tavern.2. Which place is your best choice if you are a burger lover？______A. 99 Dalston Lane.B. 19 Martello Street.C. 171 North End Road.D. 174-180 Old Street.3. What do the Belushi's Sports Bar and Sports Bar &Grill have in common？______A. They offer large private screen.B. They have other chain bars across London.C. They are winners of various sports pub awards.D. They have gardens furnished with TVs and heaters.BAn open-air swimming pool in Bedfordshire，England，proved very popular this winter.The Woburn Lido is usually open from May to September，but this year it stayed open to swimmers throughout the autumn and winter months too.Until the lockdown（封锁）for England was announced on 4 January，outdoor pools were allowed to remain open. "Demand has taken us by surprise." said Murray Heining，a volunteer at the Woburn Lido.Over Christmas and New Year，in order to keep up with the demand from swimmers，the lido（露天游泳）had to offer extra slots for people to dive in.Cold-water swimming has grown in popularity in the UK over the past few years.A survey found that 7.5 million people in England had swum in outdoor pools，as well as lakes，rivers and the sea，in 2018.In some areas，such as the river Wharfe in Yorkshire，this new trend has prompted environmental groups to ensure that the water is cleared of pollution and clean enough for bathers.Some people make it a regular practice；others just enjoy a thrilling dip on Christmas Day，Boxing Day or New Year's Day.Every year around the UK，people are photographed jumping into icy water，often in fancy dress，and the recent festive period was no exception，despite freezing temperatures.The Outdoor Swimming Society classifies temperatures below 6℃ as "Baltic" and from 6-11℃ as "freezing".They advise people to get in the water gradually，so as not to shock the body.Likewise，they recommend warming up gradually，and not rushing the process by leaping into a hot bath when you get out.Instead，they suggest layering up and drinking something warm.It wasn't just the water that was cold—many people experienced a white Christmas；snow fell in several counties including Yorkshire and Suffolk.Paul Davies，the UK Met Office's chief meteorologist （a scientist who studies the weather），said the forecast indicates "the likelihood of the cold conditions experienced recently continuing through January".4. Which of the following can replace the word "slots" in Paragraph 2？______A. Volunteers.B. Solutions.C. Opportunities.D. Positions.5. What can we learn about cold-water swimming in the UK？______A. It is beneficial to environmental protection.B. It has won people's affections in recent years.C. People only go cold-water swimming in festive period.D. People go cold-water swimming to show off their fancy dresses.6. What does the Outdoor Swimming Society advise people to do？______A. Shock the body gradually.B. Have some warm drinks when they get out.C. Take a hot bath immediately.D. Avoid swimming in freezing temperatures.7. What is the best title of this passage？______A. Swimmers Enjoy Chilly DipsB. Freezing Weather Hits BritainC. The Woburn Lido Wins PopularityD. The UK Recovers from the LockdownCWe humans have an outsize influence on this planet，and our winged，finned，and four-legged neighbors are in their tough time.Many animals have died out in response to the pressures，but some survivors are adapting.Some animals are showing off never-before-seen behaviors，shifting their diets，and even evolving different shapes，sizes，and colors.The shifts can't be avoided and are likely permanent：There's no going back to when wildlife was still completely wild. "There's no place anywhere on the planet in its original condition.There are micro plastics at the bottom of the ocean，and Antarctica is melting.The world has changed because we're in it，" says Tag Engstrom，a biologist at California State University.African elephants in Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park are some daring members of the animal kingdom，who have found a will and a way to change right along with it.Normally elephants use their 6-foot-long tusks to dig wells in search of water，lift objects，rip bark off trees，and even battle lions.In other words，the ivory appendages （附属品）are not just impressive to look at — they are highly useful tools.So it might seem strange that a significant number of African elephants in Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park，once an illegal hunting wildlife area，are now being born without tusks.According to a 2021 DNA analysis published in the journal Science，that the elephants are born without tusks is no coincidence.After decades of being shot by ivory brokers，the leading elephants in some herds have passed down a trait that prevents the females' prize possessions from growing in — and helps them avoid being hunted.No one knows yet how widespread these genes might be in the greater population ofAfrican elephants，or how the loss of tusks might affect the mammals' survival overall.But the findings area powerful，if depressing，reminder of the extremes a species might endure to escape from extinction.8. How do the animals respond to humans influence？______A. Many animals have evolved four legs.B. Animals can survive despite the tough time.C. Some animals are developing different shapes.D. Animals live in harmony with human beings.9. Why are the shifts likely permanent？______A. We human beings are evolving.B. Wildlife are not going back to the wild.C. Plastics appear at the bottom of the ocean.D. The planet is no longer what it was like before.10. What can we infer from the 2021 DNA analysis？______A. The elephants evolve the new trait by chance.B. Elephants in some herds are all born without tusks.C. Genes will be widespread in the greater population.D. The new trait may help elephants survive the extinction.11. In which column of a magazine can we most likely to find the text？______A. Travel.B. Science.C. Puzzles.D. Well-being.DDo you see a bird right now？Can you hear one singing？If so，you might be getting a mental health boost.A recent study found that being in the presence of birds made people feel more positive.Andrea Mechelli，a psychologist at King's College London and one of the paper's authors，admitted himself studying the natural world by accident. "I don't have a particular agenda focused on nature myself.I wasn't thinking we were going to demonstrate nature has a strong effect，" says Mechelli.Instead，he was searching for answers to why people who live in cities seem to be more likely to suffer from mental illness，particularly psychosis（精神病）.In 2015，he created the smartphone app Urban Mind to search for patterns in users' environments.How crowded was their city？Did they feel safe in their neighborhood？Could they see trees？"Our first finding was that nature has a very powerful effect，" says Mechelli.He and his colleagues then wondered if some aspects of nature were more beneficial than others.Their latest study included 1，292 participants，mainly in the United Kingdom and Europe，some of whom revealed a professional mental health diagnosis such as depression.For two weeks，study participants using Urban Mind were reminded to fill out a questionnaire three times a day.They were asked questionsabout their surrounding environment and their mental state.The data were recorded at the same time. With the data collected，Mechelli performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in well-being when birds were present，even when removing other factors like the presence of trees or waterways.The mental health benefit was true both for people with diagnosed depression and those without any diagnosed mental health conditions.Nature，Mechelli notes，isn't a cure all.The presence of trees and birds，for example，didn't result in a better sense of well-being if participants also noted their neighborhood felt unsafe.12. Why does the author ask questions in the first paragraph？______A. To offer examples.B. To make comparisons.C. To introduce the topic.D. To support the conclusion.13. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about？______A. The process of the research.B. The purpose of the research.C. The findings of the research.D. The influence of the research.14. The following would be investigated by Urban Mind EXCEPT ______ .A. the sight of treesB. the crowdedness of a cityC. the pressure from their workD. the security of a neighborhood15. What can we know about participants in the latest study？______A. They all came from the UK.B. They were diagnosed with depression.C. They recorded their feelings by themselves.D. They were required to answer different questions.According to a latest theory，people each have their own "happy weight". (1) Fortunately，you would be able to maintain your "happy weight" with ease by enjoying a balanced lifestyle and feel great：you sleep well and your mood is generally stable.Your "happy weight" doesn't require you to follow a crazy diet，remove your favorite foods or punish your body with endless exercise.It can be reached and maintained by adjusting yourself to your natural hunger and fullness cues，enjoying healthy foods 80% of the time and spoiling yourself 20% of the time and taking up exercise that brings you joy. (2)Throw away the scale. (3) Choose to no longer let the number on the scale define your progress，mood for the day or your self-worth.(4) If you find yourself constantly dieting，or feeling stressed about food，take some time to reflect on our relationship with food.You can work with a dietitian to support you to heal your relationship with food. Start engaging in movement and exercise you enjoy.If you've always viewed exercise as punishment，it's time to change your mindset and start exploring sports you actually enjoy.Try new activities，join new sporting groups，or sign up for online sports apps you've been wanting to try. (5)In summary，when you're at your "happy weight"，you feel great，confident and present in life.You havea healthy relationship with food—but most of all，you no longer allow the number on the scale to decide your worth and happiness.A．Always maintain a strict diet.B．Work on your relationship with food.C．You'll regain the joy in moving your body.D．Here are some tips to help find "happy weight".E．Then，you will achieve a so-called "happy weight".F．Your health is not defined by the exact number on the scale.G．It can be described as the weight where an adult body functions best.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GH. H17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GH. H18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GH. H19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GH. H20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. EF. FG. GH. HI was fresh out of college and just started my career.I moved to a new place and my family (21) to congratulate me just before Christmas.However，I was out of luck right before my first (22) trip.That morning，I said goodbye to my visiting family and left for the airport — or I (23) to reach the airport.My car battery was (24).I dropped my phone by accident.As a result，it (25) and wouldn't work.Worse still，my (26) had already left my new place.I didn't know anyone in the area and there were no taxis.It was my first real job.I was supposed to meet the managers at the airport and (27) the plane together.Panicked，I started(28)the 3 miles to the office，wishing to find some help there.It was dark and (29).I must have been a (30)：a suit walking along a snowy road at 5：30 a.m.，(31) with my luggage and briefcase.Before long，a motorist stopped and (32) offered me a ride to the company.Fortunately，I(33) it to the airport on ughter replaced my fear of getting (34)when I shared the tale of my crazy morning with the happy (35)，thanks to the kindness of a stranger.21. A. visited B. called C. planned D. prepared22. A. family B. business C. study D. field23. A. decided B. asked C. tried D. managed24. A. bad B. little C. short D. dead25. A. broke down B. broke up C. broke in D. broke out26. A. friends B. family C. classmates D. managers27. A. board B. launch C. fly D. book28. A. skiing B. driving C. walking D. wandering29. A. snowing B. raining C. fogging D. blowing30. A. character B. sight C. memory D. scenery31. A. doing B. meeting C. struggling D. fighting32. A. gently B. seriously C. hesitantly D. warmly33. A. made B. led C. showed D. delivered34. A. paid B. abused C. fired D. lost35. A. content B. outcome C. climax D. flight36. So，you are interested in becoming a good journalist but don't know where to start？Well，there are a couple of things you should put on your list of (1) （priority）.Firstly，you need to be skilled at writing.The information (2) （involve）in a complex story may come from dozens of sources.Good journalists need to organize dozens of information clearly to give an (3) （accuracy）account of what is happening.Secondly，you must have a natural curiosity about things (4) are happening，even though they may appear to be minor matters.When something newsworthy comes (5) ，it may escape the attention of ordinary people. (6) ，good journalists are sensitive enough (7) （notice）the event and draw public attention to it.Finally，good journalists are committed to (8) （reveal）the truth.According to Noam Chomsky，"The duty of journalists is to tell the truth.Journalism (9) （mean）you go back to the actual facts，you look at the documents，you discover what the record is，and you report it that way." To do this，journalists need to investigate an event (10) （thorough）.To sum up，being a good journalist requires writing skills，curiosity and commitment to finding the truth.Good luck!(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)37. 假如你是李华，你校英语报社为即将举行的校音乐节展开了"My Favorite Band/ Musician"为题的征文比赛。
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高二年级第一学期期末考试英语试题（时间：90分满分：100分）第一部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，计40分）第一节：阅读A、B、C、D四篇材料，然后从各小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AMy problems started after I went to a board ding school. I was only 14, and at first I missed my family a lot. I often called them and cried on the phone. But after two weeks, I found I enjoyed being with my classmates at school.I had many friends who were boys. I thought of them as my best friends - but only friends. I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem.Then, three months later, my friends told me that some teachers and girls said I was hanging out with boys all day long in order to get attention from them. Seven months after that, the head teacher Mr. Wang asked the class to choose some students to join the Student Union. I thought I could win for I was doing well in school. I'd already won prizes for the best math and English exams. A week later, the list came out and it didn't include me. I was sad.Mr. Wang came to me and said, "Don't be sad. I know you're excellent! Maybe you're a little distant from the girls in our class. They don't know much about you, so some of them didn't choose you. It doesn't matter. Do your best to get along well with everyone and I think you'll make it next time."1. What was the writer's problem when she first entered the boarding school?A. She didn't like her new school.B. She missed her family very much.C. She didn't get along well with her classmates.D. She didn't like her new teacher.2. Why did the writer fail to join the Student Union?A. Her teachers didn't like her.B. Some girls didn't choose her.C. She likes showing off herself.D. She was a poor student.3. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage?A. The writer was sad because she failed to join the Student Union.B. The writer didn't realize that her friendships with boys would cause problems.C. The writer won prizes for the best science and English exams.D. The teacher thought she was an excellent student.BHow could we live without the Internet? That's how most of us keep in touch with friends, find homework support, research cool place to visit, or find out the latest news. You can use it to do research for school, find out what movie is on near you, check out a college you're thinking about, or find a job or volunteer opportunity. Almost anything you can think of has a website about it.You've probably heard stories about people who get into trouble in chat rooms. Because users can easily keep anonymous, you may be cheated in the chat room. Everyone in the chat room looks like wearing a mask. Chat rooms often attract people who are interested in more than just chatting. They will sometimes ask visitors for information about themselves. The information might be about their families, or where the live. It shouldn't be given away.Usually, the people who request personal information like home addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses use the information to do some illegal things, This might harm a person's or family's well-being.Of course, the Internet is home to millions of places you can and should visit. However, remember to protect yourself while online.4. The first paragraph is mainly about _________of the Internet.A. The interestB. the safetyC. the advantageD. the trouble5. Which can't the Internet do for you according to the passage?A. Find out the latest news.B. Research a cool place to visit.C. Get information of your school.D. Do homework6. The underlined words "keep anonymous" mean "______" in the passage.A. keep its name differentB. keep its name unknownC. keep its story interestingD. keep its name known7. The internet is an unsafe place because_____.A. Your personal information may be given away.B. There are many illegal thingsC. The computers may be harmedD. You e-mail address might be changedCIdioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it.For example, if an American boy asks his mother what's for dinner tomorrow, shemay say "I'll play it by ear", that means she doesn't have plans for dinner and she will decide later. "Play by ear" used to mean playing music using the sheet music, but now people often use it when they're not talking about music.There're many idioms in English. If you learn to use them, your English will be more vivid and colorful. English idioms are more common in spoken English. They can be difficult to remember sometimes. Next time when you hear somebody saying to you, "Give me a hand", you don't necessarily stretch out your hand to him/her, but you do need to be helpful. And when the situation is out of hand, you usually can do very little to manage all that. What about a green hand? It's not about the color of your hand! You're a green hand when you are very new at your work and don't have much experience. If you and your partner always work together hand in glove, you two definitely work together very well.Can you guess the meanings of some common English idioms to do with parts of your body?8. An idiom is _______.A. a phrase or a sentence that doesn't mean exactly what every word saysB. a phrase or a sentence that means exactly what the words sayC. so difficult that nobody can understandD. something to do with parts of your body9. If a mother says "I'll play it by ear" to talk about the dinner, she means _______.A. she will cook dinner while listening to music at the same timeB. She doesn't have plans for dinner and will decide laterC. she will play music using the sheet music instead of cooking dinnerD. She doesn't hear what others are talking about.10. When one says "Can you gi ve me a hand?” he means _______.A. he needs to hold your hand.B. he needs your helpC. he works well with youD. he is a new comer and can't help with the situation11. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. People use English idioms more in spoken English than in written English.B. To understand the culture behind an idiom is important in understanding the idiom.C. Idioms make your English more vivid and colorful so they are easy to remember.D. You may not understand an idiom even though you know the meaning of each word.D“Homestay is a form of study abroad program. It allows the visitors to rent a room from a local family to better understand the local lifestyle. It also helps toimprove the visitor’s language ability,” said a teacher during a school meeting last term. “Students who wish to learn more about foreign cultures or to get foreign experience should join this kind of holiday. I am sure you won’t be disappointed.” After this special meeting, I always thought about this kind of holiday. Last month, I had a chance at last to go on such a holiday with some of my schoolmates and we went to London, a place where I had wanted to go since years ago.As we were still young, we had a group leader who planned things for us and looked after us. After we got to London, we went to stay with different families. I was lucky that my host family(寄宿家庭) was a white couple who had a daughter about my age. They treated me as a daughter of their family during my stay there. They were interested in me and I learnt a lot of things from them, too.The holiday was filled with activities every day. After breakfast, a local teacher would come to take us in his car. Then we would have classes or go on a sight-seeing trip to different places of interest like the Big Ben, the London Bridge, and the Buckingham palace. We would go back to our own homes after the activities.The holiday was a valuable experience for me. I enjoyed every minute of it. Yet, time really flew fast. Three weeks later, we had to leave “home” for Hong Kong.12. In the “homestay” program, a visitor can .A. learn more about holidaysB. improve the language abilityC. understand his culture betterD. take part in foreign meeting13. The group leader should .A. take care of the studentsB. make plans for the familyC. stay with different familiesD. rent rooms to the students14. The writer’s host family .A. had two white daughtersB. went sight-seeing with herC. was very kind to herD. was interested in her activities15. From the passage, we know that the writer in London.A. wished to stay a little longerB. spent three weeks in her homeC. had classes in many interesting placesD. helped the teacher take the students in a car第二节：从A-F中选择最符合段落大意的句子（有一项多余）。