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广东省肇庆市高二(上)期末英语试卷(含答案)

高二（上）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共11小题，共22.0分）AHow to Train Your Dragon by British author Cressida Cowell is one of the best pieces of children's literature．A child can make a whole alternative universe with a vivid imagination and Toothless，the hero's hunting dragon，thus turning a rainy day into an adventure of a lifetime．However，if you have never read the book but instead choose to see the film version，you might think you were seeing a new-age war movie meant for adults rather than children．Let's look at Where the Wild Things Are for further discussion．The story centers around a lonely eight-year-old boy named Max，who sails away to an island．Creatures living there declare Max their king．What an amazing piece of children's literature!A treasure for every child's library．Yet，children were crying in the movie theatre．Owls were falling from the sky，chicken's arms were being torn off，and a child was running around a dark abandoned world fighting evil as the only human．It was almost as if Hollywood could not imagine children enjoying a movie for its basic literature content．Hollywood might be right．But more and more its audience are complaining that there is an increased amount of violence in children's stories today than in the past．While there appears to be a trend in our society to make more violence more accessible to younger children，books and literature are generally an exception．I truly believe that children's literature has become more vivid，and more colorful．This is a great treasure for the children，and is certainly not violent．What has changed the children's stories of today is not the writers，but the film industry．In some way，children's literature is just being strangely twisted（扭曲）．I wonder how much influence the authors have over this．1.The text is mainly about ______ ．A. two good books for childrenB. how a book is adapted into a filmC. whether children should go to the moviesD. whether children's movie is getting more violent2.It can be inferred that the film Where the Wild Things Are is ______ ．A. movingB. frighteningC. interestingD. amazing3.According to the text，the author thinks that ______ ．A. the film industry's treatment of children's literature is wrongB. writers should provide more colorful works for childrenC. there is an increase in violence in children's literatureD. children should read books rather than see films．BToday，Mount Qomolangma's peak is not a lonely place any more．More than 3，500people have successfully climbed the 8，844m mountain，and more than a tenth of that number reached the peak just over the past year．As more and more people try to test themselves against Qomolangma，many a time the mount can be very crowded．Climbers have complained about waiting for hours in the bottlenecks（狭窄路段）on the way to the peak．If bad weather strikes，climbers can and do die．But the dangerous crowds aren't the only problem on Qomolangma．All those climbers need to bring a lot of gear-much of them ends up being left on the mountain，sometimes even the peak itself．Mount Qomolangma is becoming the world's tallest rubbish dump．Here's mountaineer Mark Jenkins writing in National Geographic about the state of Qomolangma："The two standard routes，the Northeast Ridge and the Southeast Ridge，are not only dangerously crowded but also badly polluted．"But the good news is that some mountaineers are taking it upon themselves to clean up Qomolangma．Mountaineer Paul Thelen and his friend Eberhard Schaaf are part of the annual Eco Everest Expedition，which has been cleaning up rubbish from base camps to the peak since 2008．So far they've collected over 13tons of garbage．Some of that rubbish is even being used for a higher purpose．As part of the Mount Everest 8844Art Project，a group of 15artists from Nepal collected 1.5tons of garbage brought down the mountain by climbers．They've changed the cans and oxygen tanks-in one case，part of the remains of a helicopter-into 74pieces of art that have already gone on exhibition in Nepal's capital．Part of the profit from sales will go to the Everest Peakeers Association，which has helped collect tons of rubbish off the mountain．4.What do we learn about the bottlenecks on the way to Mount Qomolangma's peak？______A. They are relatively safe．B. They are often crowded．C. They are very easy to pass．D. They are sites of base camps．5.What does the underlined word"gear"mean？______A. Useful equipment for climbing mountains．B. The water from the mountain．C. Some important machines used for the bottlenecks．D. Some cans and oxygen tanks found on the mountain．6.The group of 15Nepali artists ______ ．A. created works of art using rubbish from QomolangmaB. were employed by the Everest Peakeers AssociationC. climbed Qomolangma and collected 1.5tons of trashD. painted 74beautiful pictures of Mount Qomolangma's peak7.What can be the best title for the text？______A. Test Yourself Against QomolangmaB. Qomolangma has Become a Huge MessC. Eco Everest Expedition Proves SuccessfulD. How to Climb Qomolangma．CFor every woman who feels like she's had to scale back her personal ambitions since becoming a mother，gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong has a message：Don't give up on your dreams．She retired after winning gold in Beijing to start a family；son Lucas arrived in 2010，but then she decided to compete again in the London Olympics．She won a gold medal at last．The decision to start training again wasn't easy．"I struggled with that a lot，"she told a newspaper．"At the beginning I felt selfish，I felt like，‘Well，I'm not supposed to be thinking of myself anymore．It's all supposed to be for my kid．'"She faced physical challenges of getting back into competition shape after giving birth，aswell．When she started racing in the spring of 2011，she was still breast-feeding；she would nurse her son，then race，then breast-feed again after the race．Her days revolved around Lucas and training．"I feel like I'm able to do what I love to do and still manage a family and have that balance，"Armstrong said．"That you have a family or a child doesn't mean that you have to stop going after what you dream of individually．"Armstrong makes balance look easy，whether it's on her bike or as an athlete-mom．But she points out that you can't have it all without making some sacrifices．For example，don't expect a neat home-her husband，Joe Savola，who she describes as her support system and her"protector"，says he's had to give up on trying to keep everything orderly at home and just accept that their living room has become Lucas's playroom．For Armstrong，she's sacrificed time with friends who had kids around the same age-there just wasn't time．Now，she says，"That sounds like fun to me．"As she heads home to Boise，Idaho，she's ready to do regular mom stuff．8.After Kristin Armstrong retired，she ______ ．A. lived an easy lifeB. moved to a new houseC. still had a great interest in cyclingD. spent much time with her kid9.It was difficult for Armstrong to make the decision to participate in the London Olympicsbecause she ______ ．A. was too old to train racingB. had to give her family much considerationC. faced big physical challengesD. could not get support from her family10.In most days of 2011，Armstrong could be described as ______ ．A. a housewife and a new momB. an athlete and a career womanC. a parent and a sportswomanD. a wife and a good mother11.We can know from the passage that it ______ for Armstrong to keep a balance betweenher family and dream．A. was quite easyB. made her feel tiredC. surprised herselfD. was a hard job．二、阅读七选五（本大题共9小题，共18.0分）Our magazine is presenting to you the top four iPhone （the best seller of Apple Company）applications for more fun on hiking or camping trips recommended by our A-list field hikers and travelers．A. On an online Microsoft application store．B. On an online Apple application store．C. In an educational magazine．D. In a travel magazine．12.GPS Kit by Garafa-Never get lost （for 10．）What it does：Download before you leaveor use your phone's data connection to view maps from Google （satellite，landscape，cycling，and street），or Bing （shaded relief，street，or image）．Record your movements，drop notes or photo makers on previously downloaded Google Earth．2．Photosynth byMicrosoft-Perfect the view （for free!）What it does：Make 360°×360°panoramas （全景照片）to your own taste．It saves（保存）the panorama as a single image to your camera roll after combining images．Once you get to know how to hold the iPhone and move to take the photos，you can have pretty simple，fast panoramas!3．Soundcloud by Soundcloud-Share the sounds （for free!）What it does：Basic sound recorder with on-board （车载的）editing （cutting）capabilities．Upload your recordings to the Internet，share on social networks and listen to and follow others!It allows forsuper-simple recording and uploading to the Internet．You can upload all the sounds as"non-shared"files，so you can download them to your computer for continued storage and editing．In addition，with this function，you will never fear your dirty laundries are to put you to shame．There is a growing community of users，including Paul Salopek who is walking around the world．4．Postagram by Sincerely-Send moments （application is free!/1 per card．）What it does：The application allows personalized production of e-postcards right from your iPhone．There aren't many post offices out in the mountains，so this can be critical（极重要的）to send a gift home．And even if there are post offices where you are traveling，sometimes it's easier，cheaper and more fun to send your own DIY messages home．1．Where can the reader most probably read the text？______A. AB. BC. CD. D13.Tom will be charged if he needs to download ______ ．A. AB. BC. CD. D14.If Mary wants her parents to enjoy some traveling e-cards of hers，she may be interestedin ______ ．A. AB. BC. CD. D15.What does the underlined part"this function"refer to？______A. AB. BC. CD. DWe all believe we listen well and yet many times we feel others are not listening to us．However，listening goes in both directions-you may believe you are listening well，but how often have you completely forgotten what was said to you? 1Make eye contact．2 when People talk，they put out visual clues that add to the conversation and meaning of their words．Stop talking．You can't listen，talk and at the same time completely receive the meaning of the other person's words. 3React without words．Let the other person know you are listening through physical reactions，such as head nods，smiles，frowns and eye movement. 4Concentrate．Concentrate on what the other person is saying．Clear your mind of other thoughts and emotions and focus on the conversation at hand．Be in the moment of that conversation，and don't think about what you want to say back．5Behave as an effective listener．The more you continue to behave as a listener，the more you will be an effective listener．A. Don't break in．B. Act as a listener．C. How to say back is also important．D. Make eye contact with the person who is talking to you．E. There are a few ways to become a more effective listener．F. Wait your turn and take in what has been said to you before you make a reply．G. These may also help to let the speaker know whether you are accurately （准确地）understanding his words．16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）If you have not already been to Morocco，I urge you to put it next on your list．Africa (21)a world completely different to that of Europe，(22)a warmer，more fragrant and more colorful one!Products are cheap but the (23)is not．I had the good (24)to spend five days there during my holidays．We stayed in a beautiful hotel which (25)five euros a night with free breakfast．As is traditional in Morocco，we were (26)with many cups of mint（薄荷）tea as well．There you could do cookery classes，(27)on the roof，and eat a delicious tagine．During our stay here we decided to be (28)and visit the Sahara．It may have been nine hours' (29) but it was definitely worth the long mini bus ride!We zoomed through the mountains and round the big corners．After nine hours we (30) at the mouth of the Sahara．We (31)a camel ride to where we had our camp．This was (32)by a rich meal and a heart-warming bonfire with music．It was a wonderful way to have some insight into life in the desert and how the people there (33)．However，it was a bit (34)to see these nomads（牧民）with mobile phones and using them in the Sahara desert!It's funny how the whole world has become (35)oriented（朝向的）!We saw shooting stars and the nomads (36)under the stars in the desert (37)it is very，very cold at night!However our (38) were very big and quite luxurious with mattresses（床垫）inside and rugs（地毯）laid down everywhere．This was probably the best (39)of my life and I would (40)anyone else to take on this adventure!21. A. advertises B. offers C. affords D. attracts22. A. mainly B. partly C. greatly D. altogether23. A. quantity B. weight C. impression D. quality24. A. possibility B. courage C. fortune D. time25. A. lost B. cost C. awarded D. charged26. A. supplied B. covered C. equipped D. exchanged27. A. shower B. sunbathe C. sunburn D. settle28. A. relaxed B. abnormal C. unique D. adventurous29. A. drive B. walk C. flight D. voyage30. A. reached B. arrived C. entered D. left31. A. went B. made C. shook D. took32. A. abandoned B. accompanied C. followed D. replaced33. A. survive B. escape C. last D. stand34. A. rude B. surprising C. disappointing D. embarrassing35. A. money B. team C. technology D. value36. A. slept B. watched C. counted D. quarreled37. A. because B. even if C. since D. so that38. A. bags B. kitchens C. balloons D. tents39. A. experience B. guidance C. honor D. influence40. A. agree B. encourage C. decline D. promise四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）41.According to a recent worldwide survey of Internet users，six out of ten say friends'socialmedia posts influence their online purchases．That has now given some users ofthe"Moments"（朋友圈）function on WeChat the idea of turning their"friends"into （1）______ （customer）．One woman said （2）______ she makes money as a middleman，or"purchasingagent"．She added a few manufacturers of fake handbags to her friends list and posts pictures of the handbags on her own account．When a friend is interested in （3）______ （buy）a bag，she/he pays her the money and she （4）______ （have）the manufacturer send the goods．"There are zero costs for storage and logistics （物流），"she says．"And I make a profit simply from the price （5）______ （different）．It's a nice business model，but the woman seemed （6）______ （surprising）unconcerned that she was doing something （7）______ （legal）by selling fakes to her friends．Social media is making it much （8）______ （easy）to stay connected with friends and to share your experiences with them．And it's OK to"recommend"something that you bought and that you really like．（9）______ it's not OK to pressure them into buying something or to try to make money from your friends．（10）______ （turn）your friends into customers is a sure way to lose those friends．五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）42.假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词．删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉．修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．Dear Tom，I am writing to tell you that I have the idea of selling books in your school．I know thatthere are much students learning Chinese and the good book will be of great help tothem．Learning Chinese Through Tang Poems are an ideal book which can give Chinese learners a chance learn the language through beautiful ancient poems. With fine picture and English translation for further understanding，the book is certainly a good choice of Chinese learners．What did you think of the idea？I need your help to sell this book in yours school．If you think it's OK，and I will mail a couple of books to you next week．Yours，Li Hua．六、书面表达（本大题共1小题，共25.0分）43.假设你打算去英国旅游，想在网上寻找一个旅伴．请根据以下要点写一篇英语启事，介绍你的行程计划和对旅伴的要求．1．自我介绍（性别、年龄等）；2．行程安排（目的地、景点等）；3．对旅伴的要求（年龄、性别、外语程度、旅游经验等）．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数．Wanted：Travel PartnerAre you interested in traveling abroad？Have you ever thought of taking a trip to Britain？Contact me!．答案和解析1.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】B 【小题3】A【解析】5．D．主旨大意题．通读全文，可知文章介绍了两部好的儿童文学作品，然而改编成电影之后掺加很多暴力元素，并不适合儿童观看，由此引出儿童文学作品是否有太多暴力元素．故选D．6．B．推理判断题．根据文章第三段中"children were crying in the movie theatre．Owls were falling from the sky，chicken's arms were being torn off，and a child was running around a dark abandoned world fighting evil as the only human"孩子们在电影院哭了．猫头鹰从天上掉下来，鸡的胳膊被撕掉，和一个孩子在四处黑暗被抛弃的世界中成为对抗邪恶唯一的人．由此可知这部电影是很可怕的．故选B．7．A．细节理解题．根据最后一段中"What has changed the children's stories oftoday is not the writers，but the film industry．"今天改变孩子们故事的不是作者，而是电影行业，可知作者认为儿童文学在电影行业中的处理是错误的．故选A．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了文章讲述了好的儿童文学作品是孩子的文化宝库，丰富了孩子们的想象力和创作力．然而一些好莱坞的电影改编作品掺加了太多的暴力元素，对孩子的成长产生了不好的影响．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．4.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】A 【小题3】B 【小题4】B【解析】8．B细节题．由第一段第三、四句"As more and more people try to test themselves against Qomolangma，many a time the mount can be very crowded．Climbers have complained about waiting for hours in the bottlenecks（狭窄路段）on the way to the peak．"可知，珠穆朗玛峰上多次出现拥堵的情况，登山者抱怨经常在狭窄路段等待数小时．故正确答案为B．9．A推断题．由第二段第二句"All those climbers need to bring a lotof gear-much of them ends up being left on the mountain，sometimes even the peak itself．"可知，gear 是登山者必带的东西，因此可以推测是有用的登山装备，故A项正确．B项，水不会造成垃圾残留，故B项错误；C项，由文章第一段第二句的"more than a tenth of that number reached the peak just over the past year．"可知只有约十分之一的登山者爬到顶峰，因此可以推断并不是所有人都会经过狭窄路段，故"通过狭窄路段所需的重要机器"并不是所有登山者都需要携带的，故C项错误；D项，gear 是登山者携带上山的，而非从山上找到的，故D项错误．故正确答案为A．10．B细节题．由最后一段第三句"They've changed the cans and oxygen tanks-in one case，part of the remains of a helicopter-into 74 pieces of art that have already gone on exhibition in Nepal's capital．"可知，15个尼泊尔艺术家将罐头和氧气罐变为74件艺术品，并拿去展览．A项"用珠穆朗玛峰的垃圾制作艺术品"符合文意，故正确答案为A．11．B主旨题．第一段主要讲珠穆朗玛峰由于登山者众多，变得拥挤不堪，第二段讲由于登山者肆意扔垃圾，使珠穆朗玛峰变成了垃圾场，第三段讲一些攀登者主动清理垃圾，第四段讲一些艺术家将这些垃圾制作成艺术品进行售卖，并将部分利润用于清理珠穆朗玛峰的垃圾．纵观全文，主要讲的是珠穆朗玛峰变得拥挤不堪，并且充满垃圾的现状．故B项"珠穆朗玛峰已经成为一个巨大的烂摊子"，总结全文，故B项正确．A项，文中未提及，故A项错误；C项，文章在第三、四段提到了生态珠峰探险，但这并不是文章主旨，故错C项误；D项，文章未提及，故D项错误．故正确答案为B．本文主要讲的是珠穆朗玛峰变得拥挤不堪，并且充满垃圾的现状．本文讲述了珠穆朗玛峰上多次出现拥堵的情况的一个故事，题目涉及多道细节理解题，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．8.【答案】【小题1】C 【小题2】B 【小题3】C 【小题4】D【解析】12．C．细节理解题．根据第一段提到For every woman who feels like she's had to scale back her personal ambitions sin ce becoming a mother，gold medal cyclist Kristin Armstrong has a message：Don't give up on your dreams可知当她退役后坚持自己的梦想，故选C项．13．B．细节理解题．根据第三段At the beginning I felt selfish，I felt like，‘Well，I'm not supposed to be thinking of myself anymore．It's all supposed to be for my kid．'"可知开始我觉得自己很怎么，我不要只想自己还要考虑我的孩子，我的家庭，故选B项．14．C．细节理解题．根据第四段提到When she started racing in the spring of 2011，she was still breast-feeding； she would nurse her son，then race，then breast-feed again after the race．在2011年时，她一边照顾孩子一边参加比赛，故选C项．15．D．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段提到Armstrong makes balance look easy，whether it's on her bike or as an athlete-mom．But she points out that you can't ha ve it all without making some sacrifices看起来平衡家庭与事业很容易，但她也指出你没有牺牲是不可能的，故选D项．本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们讲述Kristin Armstrong如何平衡家庭和事业，实现自己的梦想，同时也付出巨大的努力．考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．12.【答案】【小题1】D 【小题2】A 【小题3】D 【小题4】C【解析】1-4 DADC1．D文章出处题．本文提到了徒步旅行中的定位，文中都是介绍了一些与旅游有关的信息购物场所，博物馆以及餐厅，故最有可能是旅游指南，故选D．2．A细节理解题．根据第二段Record your movements，drop notes or photo makers on previously downloaded Google Earth．可知全球定位系统会记录你的浏览记录，和在以前下载的谷歌中的滴注以及照片制造商．故选A．3．D细节判断题．根据最后一段The application allows personalized production of e-postcards right from your iPhone．可知这个应用程序（Postagram）允许你利用苹果手机制作个性化的电子贺卡．故选D．4．C词义辨析题．根据第四段You can upload all the sounds as"non-shared"files，so you can download them to your computer for continued storage and editing．可知你可以将所有的音源上传为"非共享"文件，以便您可以下载到您的计算机继续存储和编辑．由此可知，"this function"指的是上传仅你自己可获取的音源．故选C．本文属于广告布告类阅读，文章主要向我们介绍了苹果公司最畅销的使徒步旅行更有趣的五大手机应用程序，使读者更加了解这些程序．本文考察学生的理解推断能力以及细心程度，只要抓住文章的关键词，采用寻读的方法查找细节，就能找到正确答案．16.【答案】【小题1】E 【小题2】D 【小题3】F 【小题4】G 【小题5】B1-5 EDFGB【文章大意】本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章向我们介绍了如何成为有效的倾听者，并给出了几点建议．【1】E 细节理解题，根据上文However，listening goes in both directions-you may believe you are listening well，but how often have you completely forgotten what was said to you可知然而你会相信你所听到的，但你会忘记你所说话的次数，故选E．【2】D 细节理解题，根据本段标题Make eye contact可知我们应该用眼去看，D项倾听时看说话人的眼睛符合，故选D．【3】F 细节理解题，根据上文You can't listen，talk and at the same time completely receive the meaning of the other person's wo rds可知你不能听，说，并且同时接收这些话的意思，你应该在回答之前理解你听到的，故选F．【4】G 细节理解题，根据上文Let the other person know you are listening through physical reactions，such as head nods，smiles，frowns and eye movement．可知让别人通过身体反应了解到你在听，比如点头，微笑和眼睛的移动，故选G．【5】B 细节理解题，根据下文Behave as an effective listener可知行为表现像个倾听者，故标题是扮演个倾听者，故选B．考查学生的细节理解和推理判断能力．做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确选择．在做推理判断题时不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．21.【答案】【小题1】B 【小题2】A 【小题3】D 【小题4】C 【小题5】B 【小题6】A 【小题7】B 【小题8】D 【小题9】A 【小题10】B 【小题11】D 【小题12】C 【小题13】A 【小题14】B 【小题15】C 【小题16】A 【小题17】B 【小题18】D 【小题19】A 【小题20】B21-25 BADCB 26-30 ABDAB 31-35 DCABC 36-40 ABDAB21．B考查名词辨析A．advertises做广告；B．offers提供；C．affords买得起；D．attracts吸引；句意：你会发现非洲国家完全不同于欧洲国家，它向你展示的是一个更加温暖、更加馥郁、更加多彩的世界，故选B项．22．A考查副词辨析A．mainly 主要地；B．partly部分地；C．greatly好地；D．altogether一起；句意：你会发现非洲国家完全不同于欧洲国家，它向你展示的是一个更加温暖、更加馥郁、更加多彩的世界，故选A项．23．D考查名词辨析A．quantity数量；B．weight 重量；C．impression印象；D．quality质量；句意：那里的东西价格很便宜，质量却不打折扣，故选D项．24．C考查名词辨析A．possibility可能性；B．courage勇气；C．fortune运气；D．time时间；句意：度假期间，我有幸在摩洛哥待了五天，故选C项．25．B考查动词辨析A．lost失去；B．cost花费；C．awarded奖赏；D．charged要价；句意：我们住在了一家漂亮的小旅馆里，一晚上只要5欧元，还包括免费的早餐，故选B项．26．A考查动词辨析A．supplied 提供；B．covered覆盖；C．equipped装备；D．exchanged交换；句意：作为摩洛哥的一种传统，他们还为我们提供了很多很多杯薄荷茶，故选A项．27．B考查名词辨析A．shower淋浴；B．sunbathe日光浴；C．sunburn晒伤；D．settle定居；句意：在那里你可以上烹饪班，到屋顶上晒日光浴，还可以吃到美味的摩洛哥陶锅，故选B项．28．D考查形容词辨析A．relaxed放松的；B．abnormal畸形的；C．unique独一无二的；D．adventurous冒险的；句意：在那里逗留期间，我们决定冒险去撒哈拉沙漠，故选D项．29．A考查动词辨析A．drive开车；B．walk走；C．flight打架；D．voyage航行；句意：那大概是一次九个小时的车程，但这绝对是一次值得的长途迷你巴士之旅，故选A项．30．B考查动词辨析A．reached到达；B．arrived到达；C．entered进入；D．left 离开；句意：经过九个小时的车程，到达撒哈拉，arrive at 到达某地，故选B项．31．D考查动词辨析A．went去；B．made制造；C．shook摇晃；D．took带走；句意：我们又骑骆驼骑了一个半小时到达了我们的营地，故选D项．32．C考查动词辨析A．abandoned放弃；B．accompanied陪伴；C．followed 跟随；D．replaced取代；句意：接下来迎接我们的是，丰盛大餐和一场温馨感人的音乐篝火晚会，故选C项．33．A考查动词辨析A．survive 幸存；B．escape逃跑；C．last持续；D．stand站；句意：这是一次很好的机会，让我们了解沙漠的生活，以及那里的人们如何生存，故选A项．34．B考查形容词辨析A．rude粗鲁的；B．surprising令人吃惊的；C．disappointing令人失望的；D．embarrassing令人尴尬的；句意：然而，看到牧民们沙哈拉沙漠用手机，让人觉得有点奇怪，故选B项．35．C考查名词辨析A．money钱；B．team 团队；C．technology技术；D．value 价值；句意：怎么全世界都变成科技型的了呢，故选B项．36．A考查动词辨析A．slept睡觉；B．watched看；C．counted数数；D．quarreled吵架；晚上，我们看到了流星，还看到柏柏尔游牧民就那样睡在星空下，即使沙漠的晚上是那么那么的寒冷，故选A项．37．B考查连词辨析A．because因为；B．even if即使；C．since自从；D．so that 因此；句意：晚上，我们看到了流星，还看到柏柏尔游牧民就那样睡在星空下，即使沙漠的晚上是那么那么的寒冷，故选B项．38．D考查名词辨析A．bags包；B．kitchens厨房；C．balloons 气球；D．tents帐篷；句意：然而我们的帐篷却大而奢侈，里面到处都有床垫和小地毯，故选D 项．39．A考查名词辨析A．experience经历；B．guidance指导；C．honor荣誉；D．influence影响；句意：这也许是我这辈子最棒的一次经历，我推荐其他人也去进行一次这样的冒险，故选A项．40．B考查动词辨析A．agree同意；B．encourage 鼓励；C．decline降低；D．promise承诺；句意：这也许是我这辈子最棒的一次经历，我推荐其他人也去进行一次这样的冒险，故选B项．本文讲述作者的撒哈拉之旅．完型填空，解题时要抓住文章的脉络，一定要读懂全文，弄清文章要表达的思想，注意前后段落之间的关系．答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系．对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成，因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来．答完后再通读一篇文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯．41.【答案】【小题1】customers【小题2】that【小题3】buying【小题4】has【小题5】differences【小题6】surprisingly【小题7】illegal【小题8】easier【小题9】But【小题10】Turning【解析】1．customers 考查名词的单复数．根据句意，这里表示把"朋友"转换成顾客．由friends可知，顾客不止一个，要用名词的复数形式，故填customers．2．that 考查宾语从句．根据句子成分分析可知，she makes money as a middleman是said的宾语从句，从句成分完整，无意义，故用that引导．3．buying 考查非谓语动词．作介词in的宾语，要用动名词形式，故填buying．4．has 考查动词的时态．根据句子成分可知，这里需要一个谓语动词．由is，pays可知，要用一般现在时，再根据主谓一致原则，故填has．5．differences 考查名词的单复数．价格差价是几者之间的，要用名词的复数形式，故填differences．6．surprisingly 考查副词的用法．修饰形容词unconcerned，要用副词形式，故填surprisingly．7．illegal 考查形容词的用法．修饰代词something作定语，要用形容词形式，故填illegal．8．easier 考查形容词的比较级．根据句意，这里表示社交媒体让朋友之间保持联系和分享经验更容易，有比较的意味，要用比较级形式，故填easier．9．But 考查连词．根据句意可知，it's OK to"recommend"something that you bought and that you really like与it's not OK to pressure them into buying something or totry to make money from your friends之间是转折关系，故用but连接．10．Turning 考查非谓语动词．根据句子成分分析可知，is前面部分是句子的主语，非谓语动词作主语一般用v-ing表示，故填turning．本文是一篇说明文．一项调查研究表明，60%的人的网上购物会受朋友社交媒体推广的影响．因此，有人就利用微信的朋友圈功能，将朋友转化成顾客，非法赢取利润．作者以做解释的方式告诫我们，强迫朋友买东西或者想法设法从朋友那里赚钱，会让我们失去朋友．1．形容词副词的用法比较：形容词：作定语，修饰名词或代词；作表语，位于系动词之后，说明主语的状态、特征等．。

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广东省肇庆市实验中学2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题+Word版含答案

2017-2018学年第一学期期中考试高二级英语科试卷考试时间：120分钟AAAAA：江小清审核人：彭碧娥本试卷为高二英语试卷的笔试部分共9页，满分135分。

注意事项：1. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能写在试卷或草稿纸上．2. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应的位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再在答题区内写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液．不按以上要求作答的答案无效．I.情景交际（共5小题：每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下列简短对话，从A、B、C和D中选出最佳答案，将对话补全。

1.—Happy New Year！—__________.A. The same to youB. I hope so.C. That’s a good idea.D. That’s OK.2.—It’s a very kind of you to see me of f.—__________.A. No problem.B. I hope to see you soon.C. It’s my pleasure.D. I don’t want you to leave.3.—I had a pleasant weekend on the farm.—__________.A. Enjoy yourself.B. It’s your pleasure.C. Congratulations.D. I’m glad to he ar that.4.—Do you mind if I turn on the TV?—__________. Let’s watch the sports news now.A. No way.B. Go ahead.C. You’d better not.D. I think so.5.—I’m sorry I’ve broken the window.—__________. I’ll repair it.A.I will forgive you.B. You are so careless.C. Don’t worry.D. Please take care.II．阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2017—2018学年度第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试题

2017—2018学年度第一学期期中考试高二年级英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

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. What will the man do this weekend?A. Go hiking.B. Help Linda.C. Mo ve his house.2. What didn't the man lose?A. His purse.B. His car key.C. A g old necklace.3. How many people were killed?A. 3.B. 6.C. 23.4. What is the woman's neighbor like?A. Friendly.B. Polite.C. Unkind.5. How long is the library open on weekends?A. For seven hours.B. For eight hours.C. For nine hours.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道小题，从每题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题，听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What's wrong with the boy?A. His leg got hurt.B. His head got hurt.C. His arm got hurt.7. Who was driving the car when the accident happened?A. The boy.B. The boy's mother.C. Th e boy's father.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

2023届广东省肇庆市第一中学高三毕业班第一次教学质量检测英语试题

2023届广东省肇庆市第一中学高三毕业班第一次教学质量检测英语试题一、听力选择题1. What does the man suggest doing?A．Placing an advertisement.B．Reading the local newspaper.C．Going to the next-door shop.2. What does Lily think of eating raw food?A．Harmful.B．Healthy.C．Strange.3.A．He loves horses and riding horses as well.B．He doesn’t think highly of riding horses.C．He is an American cow boy, but he doesn’t like horse riding.D．He is from the States. He doesn’t ride a horse, though.4.A．Customer and tailor.B．Customer and bank clerk.C．Customer and waitress.D．Customer and repairman.5.A．Lucy is not happy with the ban on pet animals.B．Lucy might as well send her dog to her relative.C．Lucy won’t be able to keep a dog in the building.D．Lucy should get rid of her pet as soon as possible.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. Where are the speakers?A．In a theater.B．In a studio.C．In a cinema.2. What does Peter think of classical plays?A．They are boring.B．They are challenging.C．They are wonderful.3. What helps Peter remember the words in a play?A．The talent he was born with.B．The training he got at university.C．The experience he gained on stage.4. How does Peter feel about watching his performances on TV?A．Satisfied.B．Embarrassed.C．Disappointed.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2017～2018学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题

2017～2018学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题注意事项：答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上。

选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。

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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AThe China Daily newspaper group is looking for English-language senior copy editors, copy editors and graphic (图表) designers to strengthen its international team. We offer a competitive salary package, free accommodation（膳宿）with utilities（公用事业）paid for 90 percent medical return, a seven-day paid leave, eleven-day public holidays and a return ticket to the country of reside nce.Senior Copy EditorYou must:＊work on shifts in the Business Desk and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;＊edit or rewrite copy and give up-to-date headlines and captions(字幕);＊have had at least two years’ editing experience working on ed iting desks and be familiar with industry software.Copy EditorYou must:＊be good at editing or rewriting copy and writing snappy headli nes and captions;＊be able to work on shifts for different pages, and usually have the last word before the page is sent to print;＊have two years of editing experience working on copy desks a nd be familiar with industry software.Graphic DesignerYou must:＊have excellent skills in information graphics;＊be good at illustrations and freehand drawings;＊be experienced in newspaper or magazine layouts;＊have a good sense of typography;＊have good news judgment;＊be familiar with Macintosh software, including InDesign, Illustr ator and Photoshop;＊be fluent in English.For enquiries, write to job@chinadaily. com. cn.1. What’s the meaning of the underlined words“ have the last word” in the third paragraph?A. Showing that the editor is forgetful.B. Showing that the editor has the right to make a decision.C. Meaning the editor is good at making a speech.D. Meaning the editor is bored with his work.2. What is not required about Graphic Designer?A. Be familiar with Photoshop.B. Have excellent skills in information graphics.C. Having a good sense of typography.D. Writing up-to-date headlines and captions.3. The author writes this passage to .A. advertise for employing some employeesB. describe the positions of the China Daily newspaper groupC. describe the working conditions of the China Daily newspa per groupD. tell you how to become good editors and designersBIn our home it was natural to fear our father. Even our mother was afraid of him. As children, my sister and I thought every f amily was like that—that every family had an unpredictable dad who was impossibl e to please and a praying mom who was there to protect the children. We were good children. Mom was always telling us w e were, even if daddy couldn’t see it.Then came the day we found something new and fun to do. We discovered we could draw pictures with chalk on our woo den front door. We could have lots of fun, so we set to work dr awing and making lots of pretty pictures all over it. We had a great time. We decided to finish our pictures, knowing Mom w ould just love them.The praise we expected did not come. We did not understand why, but we knew our parents were angry, and that we were i n big trouble！Off we ran to find a place to hide. In our wooded yard it was n ot hard for two small children to find safety. Together, we hid behind a tree and did not move. Soon we heard the frightened voices of Mom and our neighbors calling out to us. We were afraid we would be found. The sun set, and it began to get dar k, we heard another voice, one we recognized with great fear: our daddy. But there was something strangely different about it. In it we heard something we had never heard before: fear and despair. Our daddy with tears running down his face, pra yed to God for the safe return of his girls.[]Things were different after that. We had a new daddy; it was a s if the old one had been buried that day in the yard. Our whole family had been changed by one piece of chalk.4. The children drew pictures on the wooden front door in ord er to .A. improve their drawing skillsB. be praised by their moth er.C. make the door beautifulD. have fun5. Why didn’t the children come out when others were searchi ng for them?A. They were afraid of being punished.B. They wanted to make their father worry.C. They wanted to tell their parents that they were wrong.D. They wanted to stay there for the night.6. What happened while the children were hiding?A. The mother told the neighbors about it.B. The father came home early.C. The father became very angry.D. The children found it was interesting to do so.7. What can we infer from the passage?A. The father didn’t love his children.B. The father was too busy to talk with the children.C. The children weren’t afraid of their father after the incident.D. The family was afraid of the father because of his rudene ss.CHappy birthday! Do birthdays really make people happy? Of c ourse they do. Birthdays celebrate the day we were born. Bes ides, that extra candle on the cake suggests another year of g rowth and maturity—or so we hope. We all like to imagine that we’re getting wiser and not just older. Most of us enjoy seeing the miracle of grow th in others, as well. For instance, seeing our children develop and learn new things makes us feel proud. For Americans, lik e people in most cultures, growing up is a wonderful process. But growing old? That’s a different story.Growing old is not exactly pleasant for people in youth-oriented American culture. Most Americans like to look young, act young and feel young. As the old saying goes, “You’re as young as you feel.” Older people joke about how many years young they are, rather than how many years old. People in so me countries value the aged as a source of experience and wi sdom. But Americans seem to favor those that are young, or at least “young at heart”.Many older Americans find the “golden years” to be anything but golden. Economically, “senior citizens” often struggle just t o get by. Retirement at age 65 brings a sharp decrease in per sonal income. Social security benefits usually cannot make up the difference. Older people may suffer from poor nutrition, m edical care and housing. Some even experience age discrimi nation (歧视). In 1987, American sociologist Pat Moore dressed up like an older person and wandered city streets. She was often tre ated rudely—even cheated and robbed. However, dressed as a young pers on, she received much more respect.Unfortunately, the elderly population in America is increasing f ast. Why? People are living together. Fewer babies are being born. And middle-aged “baby boomers” are rapidly entering the groups of the el derly. America may soon be a place where wrinkles (皱纹) are “in”. Marketing experts are already noticing this group of consumers (消费者).8. The main ideaof the third paragraph is________.A. the golden years can make the old earn lots of moneyB. many old people in America are leading a hard lifeC. the old in America have to retire at the age of 65D. American social security benefits are not good9. From the last paragraph we know that the underlined word “in” can be replaced by________.A. seriousB. badC. disappearing slowlyD. growing fast10. From this passage we can know________.A. in America, growing up is not a wonderful processB. in America, growing up is as wonderful a process as gro wing oldC. in America, growing up is a wonderful process, while gro wing old is notD. in America, growing old is a wonderful process, while gro wing up is not11. What should be mentioned in the following paragraph?A. The public will change their attitudes towards old people.B. People will provide more services to the old in their com munities.C. Companies will soon produce more goods for old Americ ans.D. The government will pass laws to ensure the benefits of t he people.DNothing is more tiresome than being stuck in a boring class. E very second takes ages to tick by. A recent survey of America n kids revealed that 91 percent experience boredom. In fact, a dolescence is considered a peak period for the problem. One study showed that roughly one in three teenagers was bored at school.Peter Stromberg, professor at the University of Tulsa says, “O ur brains adapt really quickly to certain levels of stimulation(刺激). We get used to the media providing levels of highly emoti onal stimulation, and when we’re not getting them we feel bor ed. As our society develops various ways of keeping us entert ained, we may discover that rather than getting rid of boredo m, we’re increasing it.” Luckily, new research is implying a wa y that we can battle the trend.Professor John D. Eastwood of the University of York develop ed a new theory of boredom, which links it to the brain’s attent ion system—the part of the brain that we use to focus. Anything the attenti on system in your brain locks onto will be automatically sucke d up into your conscious awareness—it might be a bird outside the window, the pleasant smell of lunch, or even someone sleeping in the back of the class.The problem is that your attention system doesn’t like being to ld what to do. It wants to focus on stuff that you find fun and in teresting. For the parts of school that you enjoy, this isn’t a pr oblem. But for those classes that don’t interest you, or present too much or too little challenge, the story is very different. In t hose situations, you’re going to have to spend a lot of effort c onstantly redirecting your attention system to focus on things i t would rather ignore. And the effort is going to wear you out. Eastwood describes it as “wanting, but being unable, to be inv olved in a satisfying activity.”It’s like a block in the system. An d it’s the awareness of that block combined with a sense that t he environment is to blame that leads to feelings of boredom. When we’re bored we blame the world around us, but Eastwo od’s theory challenges this assumption: Boredom doesn’t exis t out there; it exists inside your brain. What that means is—hard as it may be to hear—boring lessons aren’t only the fault of your teacher or the subj ect, they’re your fault, too.12. According to Peter Stromberg, ________.A. teenagers are victims of boredomB. our brains demand much stimulationC. we’ve grown dependent on media for funD. the way we have fun makes us become bored13. According to Paragraph 4, the attention system ________.A. doesn’t like challengesB. enjoys interesting thingsC. does what you want it to doD. can make our efforts fruitle ss14. What might the author suggest about a boring class?A. Focusing more attention on it.B. Changing the way we look at it.C. Employing various teaching methods.D. Challenging the disturbing environment.15. What might be the best title for the passage?A. Escape Your BoredomB. Battle Your AttentionC. Fun or Boredom?D. Who Is to Blame?第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2023-2024学年广东省肇庆市高二上册期中考试英语质量检测模拟试题(含解析)

2023-2024学年广东省肇庆市高二上册期中考试英语质量检测模拟试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项。

ABest books for12to14-year-oldsMortal EnginesAuthor:Philip Reeve Publisher:ScholasticLondon is on the move again:the city searches the world for resources on wheels,eating smaller towns.But when he is thrown off the city,young hero Tom is soon forced to reexamine life as he knows it.Set in a futuristic(科幻性的)background,this imaginative story is a combination of action and adventure.The book has won the Blue Peter Book Award.Coram BoyAuthor:Jamila Gavin Publisher:EgmontToby’s and Aaron’s lives are linked by the Coram Man,who collects unwanted children from across the country,supposedly to send them to a safe new life.In reality,the man sells the children into slavery (奴役).Soon,Toby and Aaron find themselves united on a journey,filled with danger and excitement.Rich with historical detail,this book provides an important insight into the1750s society.It was a winner of the Whitbread Children’s Book Award.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeAuthor:Mark Haddon Publisher:Red FoxSeen through the eyes of Christopher,a mathematical genius and Sherlock Holmes fan,this novel begins with the discovery of a dead dog on a neighbor’s lawn(草坪).In his search to discover the identity of the killer,Christopher uncovers some information about his own family and he starts a journey to London to find his mother.Watership DownAuthor:Richard Adams Publisher:PenguinYoung rabbit Fiver believes that a great disaster is about to strike the place where he lives—but no one will listen to him.At last he manages to ask a few brave rabbits to leave before it’s too late.Hunted by dogs and foxes,their journey is a dangerous one—but the rabbits can still dream of a peaceful and safe new life at Watership Down.This book won both the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize and the Carnegie Medal.1.Which book was published by Penguin?A.Coram Boy.B.Mortal Engines.C.Watership Down.D.The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.2.What information can we get from the book Coram Boy?A.Its main characters are Toby and Aaron.B.It is about some rabbits escaping a disaster.C.It won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize.D.Its content involves the background of a future society.3.How does Christopher find some information about his family?A.When taking his trip to London.B.When working with Sherlock Holmes.C.When trying to find the identify of a killer.D.When communicating with a mathematical genius.BGetting to Antarctica is not easy.The few who are lucky enough to visit this most mysterious continent do so by ship.To reach Antarctica,ships must pass through an extremely violent area of ocean called the Drake Passage,considered to be the roughest stretch of sea on the planet.Walls of water thirty,sometimes forty feet high continually crashed against our ship for two solid days.We would hold on to a rope inside the ship while being violently tipped(倾斜)to one extreme side, then to the other,and then back again.My daughter Claire and I were as mentally prepared as we could be.About two and a half days after entering the Drake Passage,the waters calmed.Soon,we noticed small black spots on nearby pieces of floating ice.Emperor penguins(企鹅)!Then,we began thetwo-mile hike over the ice to the penguin colony.Within several hundred yards,small groups ofemperors,perhaps ten or so at a time,greeted us,sliding on their bellies and making their wonderful noises,sort of a long,high-pitched sound.One day two adult emperors with their three chicks following them approached Claire,who was resting on the ice.They left the chicks with her,as if she were the babysitter.Twenty minutes later they returned to collect the chicks.And I will never forget the penguin that,when I jokingly asked which way back to the helicopters,pointed a wing in the correct direction.Every night aboard our safe and warm ship,we thought about what it takes to survive in Antarctica,an incredibly harsh(恶劣的)place.But each day on the ice,we also thought about the Drake Passage,the impact of the large body of water we had to endure to get where we were.Over the course of our visit,we came to respect the power of that sea.We still talk about the penguins,as I’m sure we always will.But we talk about the Drake Passage,too.Both experiences were unforgettable,an one would not have been possible without the other.4.Why is the Drake Passage mentioned in the first paragraph?A.The water in the area is usually calm.B.People can see very attractive scenery there.C.It is quite a dangerous section of the journey.D.A lot of sea animals often appear in the area.5.What is the theme of the third paragraph?A.The visitors appreciated the penguins.B.The living habits of emperor penguins.C.How penguins made their wonderful noises.D.The appearance and shape of emperor penguins.6.What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A.Penguins try to avoid human beings.B.Penguins are not afraid of human beings.C.Claire played with the two adult penguins for a long time.D.Claire led the young penguins to where the adult penguins stayed.7.What does the underlined word“endure”in the last paragraph mean?A.Promote.B.Break.C.Arrange.D.Experience.CMANCHESTER,England―Here's some good news that vegetarians(素食者)can really sink their teeth into:Researchers in UMA Group have developed genetically(转基因地)engineered fruit trees that produce real meat!Fruit from the new Meat Trees,developed by British scientists using the gene technology,is closely like ordinary grape-fruit.But when you cut the fruit open,inside is fresh beef!"Our trees may sound like something out of a science fiction movie,but it's really true,"declares Dr. Vincent,director of the UMA Group,which created the amazing trees."Vegetarians have been complaining for years that in spite of their firm belief against eating meat,they still desire the taste of meat once in a while.Now they can have their cake and eat it too."Although it's taken12years to develop the trees,the idea is simple."We take the genes from cattle and put them into the cells(细胞)of grape-fruit trees,"Dr.Vincent says."When the seeds grow into trees,they produce meat instead of ordinary fruit.You get the taste―even the smell."Those who've tried the meat agree it tastes like the real thing."I was a bit unwilling to believe at first when I sank my teeth into a hamburger after they told me it grew on a tree,"says Londoner Mark,who took part in a taste-test."But it was juicy and delicious─nothing leafy about it at all."U.S.Tree products could be on the market in Great Britain by the end of the year and on dinner plates in the U.S.by2006.Some vegetarians insist they should never eat meat―even if it grew on a tree.Others love the idea."My mouth is watering already,"says a devoted vegetarian of20years.8.What do we know from what Dr.Vincent said?A.Vegetarians like to make a cake and enjoy it later.B.The idea of Meat Trees came from a science fiction movie.C.Vegetarians can eat meat from the new trees.D.Only vegetarians can taste and even smell fruit from Meat Trees.9.What does the passage tell us?A.Meat Tree products are sure to be popular with vegetarians.B.Most vegetarians like the taste of fruit from Meat Trees.C.You can buy fruit from Meat Trees in the supermarket in Great Britain now.D.It's hard to tell fruit on Meat Trees from ordinary fruit without cutting in.10.In paragraph5,why does the author take Mark for example?A.Because he wants to show he is one of the devoted vegetarians.B.Because he wants to prove the real taste of fruit from Meat Trees.C.Because he wants to tell how a vegetarian eats the new fruit.D.Because he wants to to explain how the taste-test is given.11.What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?A.To show readers a new achievement in gene technology.B.To encourage people to eat fruit from Meat Trees.C.To explain how meat is produced on trees.D.To tell vegetarians good news about Meat Trees.DPortia Kapraun has always seen unwelcome ads on,usually from major brands pitching(竭力推销) her expensive jewelry or vehicles that she,as a librarian in Indiana,could not afford.Ms.Kapraun was not interested.But she soon saw the ads again.And again.And again.“These feel like low-end ads,”she said.In a shaky advertising market in an uncertain economy,ads that few people want to see suddenly seem to be everywhere.Advancements in digital advertising technology were meant to improve users’experience.People interested in shoes are intended to get ads for sneakers and boots,not repeated pitches promoting gold investments.And the technology is supposed to remove misleading or dangerous pitches.But lately,on several platforms,the opposite seems to be happening for a variety of reasons,including a slowdown in the overall digital ad market.As numerous deep-pocketed(财力雄厚的)marketers have pulled back,and the softer market has led several digital platforms to lower their ad pricing,opportunities have opened up for less demanding advertisers.Advertising experts agree that poor-quality ads appear to be increasing greatly.They point to a variety of potential causes:internal troubles at technology companies,weak content moderation(审核), and high-level advertisers seeking other choices.Then,there’s the economy:A recent survey of43 multinational companies representing more than$44billion in advertising spending found that nearly30 percent planned to cut back on their marketing spending last year.Other factors are also contributing to lower advertising quality.Social media advertising,once only practiced by specialists,is now easily available to anyone.Many of them are avoiding targeted ads—placements intended to reach specific audiences,usually at a higher cost—in favor of a cheaper spray-and-pray(广撒网式的)approach online,hoping to catch the attention of gullible(容易受骗的)orbored shoppers.Major social media platforms are now like“a mall that used to be good”,Corey Richardson,vice president at a multicultural ad company,says.“But now there’s no longer a mall there—it’s just a calendar store and a place sling beepers(传呼机).”12.What message does the author want to deliver in Portia Kapraun’s story?A.Repeated ads have a strong power of persuasion.B.Social media users often encounter unwanted ads.C.Major brands usually prefer social media advertising.D.An uncertain economy leads to lower levels of consumption.13.What can be inferred about the“less demanding advertisers”mentioned in Paragraph2?A.They are forced to exit the digital ad market..They have benefited from advertising experts.BC.They can now advertise at a more affordable price.D.They work hard to improve their users’experience.14.What is Corey Richardson’s attitude to major social media platforms?A.FavorableB.HopefulC.UnclearD.Negative15.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Where is social media advertising heading?B.What is shaking up the online advertising market?C.Why are you seeing so many bad digital ads now?D.How are targeted ads impacting your purchase decisions?第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省肇庆市中小学教学质量评估2017-2018学年高三上学期第一次统一检测英语试题 Word版含答案

试卷类型：A 肇庆市中小学教学质量评估2017-2018学年高中毕业班第一次统一检测题英语本试卷共8页，卷面满分120分．考试用时120分钟.注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔，将自己所在县（市、区）、姓名、试室号、座位号填写在答题卷上对应位置，再用2B铅笔在准考证号填涂区将考号涂黑．2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能写在试卷或草稿纸上．3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应的位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再在答题区内写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液．不按以上要求作答的答案无效．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）阅读下面短文，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。

AShopping for clothes is not the same experience for a man as it is for a woman. A man goes shopping because he needs something. All men simply walk into a shop and ask the assistant for what they want. If the shop has it in stock, the salesman immediately finds it, and the business of trying it on follows at once. All being well, the deal can be and often is completed in less than five minutes.For a man, small problems may begin when the shop doesn't have what he wants. In that case, the saleswoman tries to sell the customer something else. "I know this jacket is not the style you want, sir, but would you like to try it for size? It happens to be the colour you mentioned." Few men have patience with this treatment, and the usual response is: "This is the right colour and may be the right size, but I should be wasting my time and yours by trying it on."However, a woman in almost every respect does so in the opposite way. Her shopping is not often based on need and she is only "having a look around". She is always open to persuasion; indeed she sets great store by what the saleswoman tells her. She will try on any number of things. Most women have an excellent sense of value when they buy clothes. They are always on the lookout for the unexpected bargain. Faced with a roomful of dresses, a woman may easily spend an hour going from one room to another, often retracing her steps, before selecting the dresses she wants to try on. It is a laborious process, but apparently an enjoyable one. Most dress shops provide chairs for the waiting husbands.1. The underlined part “sets great store ” in paragraph 3 means_____.A. has much information aboutB. knows nothing aboutC. believes inD. has her doubts about2. What does the passage tell us about women shoppers for clothes?A. They welcome suggestions from others.B. They rarely consider buying cheap clothes.C. They predict what they want to buy.D. They listen to advice but never take it.3. What can we learn from the passage?A. Men never buy what they need.B. A man’s shopping is often based on need.C. A woman goes shopping in order to look for cheap things.D. A woman’s shopping is never based on need.BIt’s hard to find Alice Munro in the media. Even after she won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Canadian writer just appeared for a quick interview and then dropped out of sight. On Dec 29, she still didn't seek the spotlight（聚光灯）when she was named one of the five Women of the Year by the Financial Times.In Munro's eyes, ordinary lives always hide larger dramas. So she records what we casually think of as the everyday actions of normal people. She often focuses on life in her hometown, a small village in Ontario which she is most familiar with. She writes about the ordinary things in the village －fox forming, trees filled in the Ontario wilderness, poor country alcohol and long last illnesses. Above all, she talks about girls and women who have seemingly ordinary lives but struggle against daily misfortune.She has a special talent for uncovering the extraordinary in the ordinary. These are ordinary people, ordinary stories, but she has the magic. Her precise language, depth of detail and the logic of her storytelling have made her stories inviting.Runaway, one of Munro’s representative works, is a good example of her writing style. One of the stories centers on the life of an ordinary woman Carla, who lives in a small Canadian town with her husband Clark. The story slowly forms a picture of Carla, trapped in a bad marriage, her unhappiness building into desperation until she decided to flee. The story of Carla is a story of the power and betrayals of love. It is about lost children and lots of chances that we can all find in life. There is pain beneath the surface, like a needle in the heart.Since she published her first collection of short stories in 1968, Munro has won many awards, with the Nobel Prize being her biggest honor. On Oct 10, 2013, the Nobel Prize committee named Munro the “master of the contemporary short story”.4. We learn from Paragraph 1 that Alice Munro_____A．didn't get on well with the media B．remained modest though very successful C．didn’t value the title of Women of the Year D．was surprised at winning the Nobel Prize 5. What makes Alice Munro’s stories fascinating according to the text?A．Her writing techniques B．The complicated plotsC．The humorous language D．Her rich imagination6. In her representative work Runaway, Carla_____A．leads a happy life with Clark B．is a faithful wife to her husband C．loses all hopes for a better life D．tries to run away from her husband7. What is the text mainly about?A．Alice Munro and her hometown B．The awards Alice Munro wonC．Alice Munro and her writing style D．Alice Munro’s literary lifeCThere is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander, the great Greek king. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, hisgreat army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to bre athe his last. He called his generals and said, “I will depart from this world soon. I have three wishes. P lease carry them out without fail.”“My first desire is that,”said Alexander, “My physicians alone must carry my coffin(棺材).”After a pause, he continued, “Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn（撒满）with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected.” The king continued，“My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexander’s favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. “Oh King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?”At this Alexander took a deep brea th and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure anybody. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted.The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty-handed into this world and empty-handed I go out of this wor ld.” With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.8. The first paragraph suggests that Alexander _________.A. was conquering many kingdoms.B. realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all.C. wanted to leave as he came empty-handed.D. regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most important things.9. The underlined word “clutches” in paragraph 3 means “_______”.A. sentenceB. attentionC. controlD. shadow10. The author intends to ________.A. tell us the story of AlexanderB. introduce readers to the instructive lessons of AlexanderC. stress the powers of Alexander the GreatD. persuade people to realize what Alexander said11. What would be the best title for the passage?A. The Death of Alexander.B. The Greed of AlexanderC. Three Wishes of AlexanderD. The Life of AlexanderDBrownie and Spotty were neighbor dogs who met every day to play together. These two loved each other and played together so often that they had worn a path through the grass of the field between their respective houses.One evening, Brownie’s family noticed that Brownie hadn’t returned home. They went looking for him with no success and by the next week he was still missing.Curiously, Spotty showed up at Brownie’s house alone. Barking, whining (哀叫) and generallypestering (纠缠) Brownie’s human family. Busy with their own lives, they just ignored the nervous little neighbor dog.Continuously, Ted, Brownie’s owner, was disturbed by the angry, determined little dog. Spotty followed Ted about, barking insistently, then rushing toward a nearby empty lot and back, as if to say, “Follow me! It’s urgent!”Eventually, Ted followed Spotty to a deserted spot half a mile from the house. There Ted found his beloved Brownie alive, one of his hind legs crushed in a steel leg-hold trap. Horrified, Ted now wished he’d taken Spotty’s earlier appeals seriously. Then Ted noticed something quite remarkable.S potty had done more than simply led Brownie’s human owner to his trapped friend. In a circle around the injured dog, Ted found an array of dog food and table scraps which were later identified as the remains of every meal Spotty had been fed that week!Spotty had been visiting Brownie regularly, in the hope of keeping his friend alive by sacrificing his own comfort. Spotty had evidently stayed with Brownie to protect him from hunger and other dangers, and keep his spirits up.Brownie’s leg was treated by a veterinarian (兽医) and he recovered. For many years thereafter, the two families watched the faithful friends chasing each other down that well worn path between their houses.12. Why did Ted pay little attention to Spotty at the very beginning?A. Because Ted was tired of listening to Spotty barking.B. Because Ted only cared about Brownie’s safety.C. Because Ted was not free at that moment.D. Because Ted knew where Brownie was.13. When Ted was led by Spotty to Brownie, he_________.A. was curious to find out what had happenedB. highly appreciated Spotty’s helpC. was worried about Brownie’s healthD. regretted not following Spotty earlier14. Not only did Spotty help Ted find Brownie but also_________.A. he went to see his friend and played with him secretlyB. he sent messages to some other persons in his community to save his friendC. he managed to lead a veterinarian to treat his friendD. he sent food to his friend, accompanied him and inspired him to cheer up15. What can we learn from the story?A. Barking dogs seldom bite.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed.C. Love me, love my dog.D. Every dog has its day.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

17—18学年上学期高二第一次段考英语试题(附答案)

新干二中高二第一次段考英语试卷第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30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。

第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）1. Where does the woman live now?A. In Chicago.B. In Boston.C. In New York.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Buy a new machine.B. Have the old machine fixed.C. Get parts for the machine from Japan.3. What will the man help the woman do?A. Clean the potatoes.B. Wash the dishes.C. Review her math notes.4. When did the man enter the People’s University?A. Three years ago.B. Two years ago.C. Last year.5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. The Internet.B. Mobile phones.C. E-mail.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。

2023-2024学年广东肇庆中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2023-2024学年广东肇庆中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题Get your boots muddy with our Ranger Team!Muddy Boots volunteer activitiesDo you live nature and want to help us? Looking for an opportunity to get outdoors again and get your boots muddy?Our Muddy Boots volunteer activities will start again in June 2022, and we are creating more opportunities for you to join in at our three green flag sites. We welcome all ages. Become a Muddy Boots volunteer and me et new people. Muddy Boots events are free. Don’t forget your boots!Each site will host a regular Muddy Boots Volunteer Group to support the rangers (护林员) with their practical management and conservation work. On top of this we are also looking for volunteers to help with projects, litter picking, events, site monitoring and more.We would love to hear from anybody interested in helping us to look after these very important local woodlands, ensuring that they are safe & welcoming for both the public who visit them and the wildlife who call them home.Holt Country ParkEvery Wednesday 10 am-12 pmStarting June 15thPretty Corner WoodsEvery other Thursday 10 am-12 pmStarting June 16thSadlers WoodLast Tuesday of Month, 10 am-12 pmStarting June 28thTo register your interest, or to find our more information please email us on countryside@.1. What can we learn about the volunteer activities?A．They will be done on three sites.B．They provide boots for volunteers.C．They are specially intended for teenagers.D．They will be held in June for the first time.2. What are volunteers required to do during the activities?A．Put our wildfires.B．Finish projects on their own.C．Keep an eye on local woodlands.D．Organize visitors picking up litter.3. When can people volunteer at Pretty Corner Woods?A．On June 15 th B．On June 23 rd C．On June 28 th D．On June 30 thA charming three-story home sits at the corner of 10th and Center streets on the Georgia Instiute of Technology (Georgin Tech) campus in Atlanta. From the outside, it appears just like any other home, but inside, Georgia Tech researchers are testing and developing advanced devices to determine which can make the home safer and smarter — for older adults.The house is actually a living lab, called the Aware Home, and research conducted there has revealed (显示) many top home-related concerns among older adults — unattended cooking, water left running, TVs left on... and doors left unlocked.Now, some in -home technologies are in development — or on the market — to address those concerns.One new device called Inirv React connects your stove (炉具) to a sensor in your home and a smartphone app. The sensor will automatically turn the stove off if it no longer detects movement around the appliance after a certain period of time. You can also turn the stove off using your smartphone.Devices of the future are expected to collect and use date to become smarter, according to Elizabeth Mynatt, a professor at Georgia Tech. “They will learn more about your habits, your likes, your dislikes, your routines, when you’re most likely to forget to take your medicine, what are t he aspects (方面) of your health that need the most attention,” she said.With any technology, “most people ask that question ‘How invasive (侵扰的) is it?’. But what we hear from older adults is that they value the security and the safety that the technology provides for them,” Mynatt said.75--year-old Albert Bolet of Atlanta thinks most older adults are typically ready to bring technology into their homes. “People have the misguided impression that seniors are opposed to technology.” said Bolet. “We do under stand wireless technology, and we understand how these things will make things easier. Being independent is most important in the mind of anybody that gets to be our age or older.”4. What is the Aware Home?A．A smart house. B．A research lab.C．A nursing home. D．A science museum.5. What will Inirv React do when it senses no movement around a stove for long?A．Turn the stove off directly.B．Give out a warning sound.C．Activate a sensor in the house.D．Send a message to a connected phone.6. What will future smart home devices be like according to Mynatt?A．They will provide medical advice.B．They will be more like caregivers.C．They will become more personalized.D．They will replace caregivers in most case.7. What did Atbert Bolet say about most seniors?A．They are willing to use smart home devices.B．They find it hard to keep up with new technology.C．They prefer a simple life without technology.D．They are becoming more dependent on the Internet.As much as I love the rides in theme parks, my favorite part of the experience is the live entertainment. Whether it’s a parade, stage show, “streetmosphere”, or even an impressive nighttime show, I just love the energy that a live performance can bring to a space. It is not uncommon for me to visit a theme park and go on one ride and spend the rest of the time just enjoying the atmosphere.No matter how many times I ride an attraction, I’m having the same experience. But with live entertainment, it constantly changes. Different performers bring their own touch to the show. Even when things go wrong in a live situation, I find it fascinating to see how it is covered. There is an impressive art to fixing an error, or sometimes even making it a comedic moment.But because these live performances aren’t bolted (固定) to the ground and are easily influenced, they are often the first thing to get removed from the parks when there is a shortage of money. As much as I understand this business decision, it feels shortsighted. The parks simply don’t feel alive when live entertainment is missing. Without it, a theme park is just a group of people walking quickly from one ride to the next.We are certainly living in an unprecedented time, but I’m happy to see that theme parks have found creative ways to make sure there is some sort of live entertainment put on safe. Most parks are having their characters and performances visible from a distance.One of my favorite examples of this was shared by @Attractions on Twitter, where Winnie the Pooh was frolicking around Epcot and trying to catch a butterfly. This is such a great example of what can be done with characters and live entertainers in a time when the “norm” isn’t possible, I honestlyhope that these special moments remain once it’s safe for the meet-and-greets and close-up interactions to return.8. What does the author like best in a theme park?A．Joining its parades. B．Observing its visitors.C．Trying its various rides. D．Enjoying its live shows.9. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．The error. B．The show. C．The reason. D．The attention. 10. What does the author think of the business decision in paragraph 3?A．It will bring theme parks more business.B．It will make theme parks easily influencedC．It will make theme park rides more popular.D．It will take away the liveliness of theme parks.11. Why does the author mention Winnie the Pooh?A．To explain what theme parks can do to stayB．To show its popularity among theme park visitors.C．To explain what characters can do to get closer to visitors.D．To show the influence special times can have on theme park.We like to think words are what matters. But in communicating with other people, what we do is at least as important as what we actually say. American professor Albert Mehrabian is one of the leading researchers on this topic. His study shows that within the first four minutes of meeting a stranger, our facial expressions make up 55 percent of the impression we make. In comparison, only seven percent of that impression comes from our actual words, with the rest of the information coming from the tone (语气) of voice.We may also like to think body language cannot be read like a book. It has no systematic grammar like that of a spoken / written language. And it seems less formal and exact. But scientists have found body language does have its own rules and can be exactly examined like a book written in your native tongue. For example, researchers Paul Ekman and Wallace Friesen have identified about 3,000 different expressions and their meanings. They created the Facial Action Coding System (FACS), a tool for collecting meaning from expressions.But it’s also easy to misunderstand body language. The rules may fit most people but not everyone. Communication expert Carol Kinsey Goman once gave a report at a company in New York. The CEO sat at the table with his arms closely crossed, without smiling or nodding encouragement. In the end, he simply said “thank you” without making eye contact and left the room. Goman was shocked when the man’s secretary told her that he’d been favorably impressed by her. If the CEOhadn’t liked what he’d heard, the secretary explained to Goman, ”he would have gotten up right in the middle of your report and walked out“.You can train yourself to control your body language, and even use it to make your communication more effective. Communication expert Theresa Zagnoli, suggests a simple but useful approach. The technique (方法), called mirroring, involves studying the facial expressions, body movements, and the tone of voice used by the person to whom you’re talking, and then using them too. But make sure it’s done in a relaxed and normal way, Zagnoli says.12. How much of the impression comes from our tone according to Albert’s research?A．7%. B．15%. C．38%. D．55%.13. What does the example in Paragraph 2 show?A．Body language can be systematically studied.B．It is hard to understand human body language.C．The grammar of body language is very difficult.D．Expressions have thousands of different meanings.14. What did the CEO’s body language mean in Goman’s eyes?A．He had a lot of work to do at the time. B．He showed little interest in her report.C．He was a little surprised at her report. D．He wanted to give her a good impression.15. What does Zagnoli advise you to do when talking?A．Use more body language secretly. B．Copy others’ body language naturally.C．Compare your body language with others’.D．Improve your body language by learning experts’.Why Are Plane Seats Always Blue?Planes are an engineering masterpiece. Since they were invented, they have made the world a better place. Like never before, we can travel to almost every corner of the world within hours.16 The only time they land is when they need to get passengers on board or go through regular checks. This means the crew doesn’t have much time to clean up the plane. 17 Airlines are likely to go with dark blue fabric (布料)—it’s much more of a bother to clear up a red wine spill on white fabric than on blue.Blue is also a color that can make passengers less anxious. If you are an 18-year-old teenager, you are probably not afraid of flying. But the aviation (航空) industry isn’t that old. 18 In fact, even today in the 21st century, 5% of the world’s population has ever flown on an airplane, which is extremely low. But that also means, most people are afraid of flying. Some statistics show that around 80 percent of people are scared to fly. 19 Compared to other means of transport such as cars, it’s a much safer option.Anyway, peo ple are afraid of heights. That’s why planes are purposefully designed in such a way to make you feel safe. For example, the color red is associated with objects to remind people of danger or to warn people that they need to stop. Green is used to make people aware of the presence of an emergency exit. 20Perhaps you’ve heard the old saying “curiosity killed the cat.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to_________People — especially children —not to ask too many questions. Yet it’s widely agreed that_________ actually makes learning more enjoyable and effective. _________, research has shown that curiosity is just as important as intelligence in _________ how well students do in school.Curiosity also _________ us to embrace unfamiliar circumstances, brings excitement into our lives, and opens up new possibilities. Being curious requires us to be both humble enough to know we don't have all the answers, and confident enough to _________ it. Asking the questions that help us _________ the gap between what we already know and what we'd like to know can lead us to make unexpected discoveries.In science, basic curiosity-driven research — conducted without pressure to produce immediate practical results — can have _________ and incredibly important benefits. _________, one day in 1831, Michael Faraday was playing around with a coil (线圈) and a magnet (磁铁)__________ he suddenly saw how he could generate an electrical current. At first, it wasn't clear what use this would have, but it actually made __________ available for use in technology, and so changed the world.Unsurprisingly, there are chemical and evolutionary theories to __________ why humans are such curious creatures. When we become curious, our brains __________ a chemical called dopamine (多巴胺), which makes the process of learning more pleasurable and improves memory. It is still not known why learning gives us such __________, but one theory is that we may have developed a basic need to fight uncertainty — the more we understand about the world around us, the more likely we are to __________ its many dangers!21.A．warn B．scold C．beg D．order22.A．creativity B．intelligence C．curiosity D．imagination 23.A．As a result B．In turn C．In addition D．In fact 24.A．checking B．determining C．discovering D．describing 25.A．allows B．requires C．convinces D．reminds 26.A．know B．deny C．admit D．report27.A．cover B．bridge C．widen D．identify 28.A．unfamiliar B．unnecessary C．unexpected D．uncertain 29.A．For example B．In return C．For one thing D．On the otherhand30.A．then B．as C．while D．when31.A．coil B．electricity C．magnet D．energy 32.A．prove B．indicate C．explain D．understand 33.A．release B．reduce C．reproduce D．refresh 34.A．comfort B．pleasure C．excitement D．thrill35.A．cause B．ignore C．face D．survive阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(一个词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

17—18学年上学期高二第一次阶段考试英语试题(附答案)

芝华中学2017-2018学年(上)期高二年级第一次阶段考试英语科试卷使用日期：2017-10-26本试卷分为第I 卷(选择题) 和第II卷(非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

第I卷第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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 are the speakers going to eat lunch?A. At home.B. At a cafe.C. At a park.2. What do we know about Jerry?A. He has asked for sick leave.B. He has gone to visit his mother.C. He has found a new job in Europe.3. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Buy some new software.B. Attend a computer course.C. Teach Ann to use her new software.4. What is the woman going to make today?A. Cups.B. A big vase.C. Some flowers.5. Why does the woman want to buy a clock?A. She has trouble waking up.B. Her old clock broken down.C. It is a gift for someone.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

广东省肇庆市2017届高三上学期第一次统一检测英语试题含答案

试卷类型：A肇庆市中小学教学质量评估2017届高中毕业班第一次统一检测英语本试卷共8页，卷面满分120分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。

因测试不考听力，第I卷从第二部分的“阅读理解"开始，试题序号从“21”开始。

2。

回答第I卷时，选出每小题答案后,用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，再选涂其它答案标号。

写在本试卷上无效.3。

回答第II卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

4。

考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第I卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节,满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分,满分30分）阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AHundreds of years ago，a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots，a brave people，loved their country very much. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland, but there were too many Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win。

One night，the leader of Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. “We will rest here tonight, my men,” he said。

“Tomorrow we will fight one more battle。

We must win or we will die.”They were all very tired，so they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty，but they were very tired, too，and one by one, they fell asleep.The Romans were not asleep。

广东省肇庆市鼎湖中学2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考

鼎湖中学2017-2018学年第一学期高二年级中段考试英语考试时间120分钟，全卷满分150分第一部分听力理解（共15小题，每题1分，共15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称钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.18.C. ￡9.15. 答案是 C。

1. What does the woman want to do?A. Find a place.B. Buy a map.C. Get an address.2. What will the man do for the woman?A. Repair her car.B. Give her a ride.C. Pick up her aunt.3. Who might Mr. Peterson be?A. A new professor.B. A department head.C. A company director.4. What does the man think of the book?A. Quite difficult.B. Very interesting.C. Too simple.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather.B. Clothes.C. News.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。

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南沙一中2017年第一学期期中考试高（二）英语试题审校人：高二备课组（本试卷150分，共8页）第I卷听力部分第一节听力理解（4段共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听下面段对话，回答第l-2题。

1. Where does the talk probably take place?A. In a bank.B. In a classroom.C. In an office.2. How will the man pay his fees?A. By cash.B. By credit card.C. By cheque.听下面一段对话，回答第3~4题。

3. How does the girl say she is feeling?A. Tired.B. Hungry.C. Feverish.4. What is the doctor’s opinio n?A. He believes she’s serious ly ill.B. He has not seen an illness like this before.C. He thinks she is nervous about the exams.听下面一段独白，回答第5~7题。

5. What is the talk mainly about?A. Moving to a new city.B. Making friends with others.C. Asking for advice.6. Who suggests that the speaker should smile a lot?A. Julie.B. Her brother.C. Her parents.7. What does the speaker plan to do?A. Introduce herself to others.B. Be warm and friendly.C. Be kind and helpful.听下面一段对话，回答第8~10题。

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肇庆市第一中学2023—2024 学年第二学期高二年级英语学科期中试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5)阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AMore people are increasingly biking to commute (上下班往返), for exercise, or just for fun. Bicyclists should observe bicycle safety rules to help reduce deaths and injuries on the road.Wear a helmetsEvery bike ride begins with putting on a helmet. Your helmet can best protect you. For the most comprehensive list of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, click here to visit the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) website.Avoid crashesThere are two main types of crashes: the most common (falls) , and the most serious (the ones with cars). Regardless of the reasons for the crash, prevention is the key point.的Be alert (警惕)Be alert to the road and all traffic around you; anticipate what others may do before they do it. This is defensive driving — the quicker you notice a potential conflict, the quicker you can act to avoid a potential crash. Pay attention to road signs and road conditionsObey street signs, signals, and road markings, just like a car. Look ahead for risks or situations to avoid what may cause you to fall, like potholes (坑洼) and train tracks. No texting, listening to music or using anything that distracts you by taking your eyes and ears or your mind off the road and traffic.Ride in the same direction as trafficThis way, if the sidewalk ends, you are already riding with the flow of traffic. If crossing a street, motorists will look left, right, left for traffic. When you are to the driver’s left, the driver is more likely to see you. Slow andlook for traffic (left — right — left and behind) when crossing a street from a sidewalk; be prepared to stop and follow the pedestrian signals.1. What is the most important aspect of avoiding crashes?A. Putting on a helmet.B. Cycling slowly.C. Reacting quickly.D. Prevention in advance.2. What is the correct order to cross the street from the sidewalk?A. Behind — left — right and left.B. Left — right — left and behind.C. Left — behind — left and right.D. Right — left — right and behind.3. Where is the text most likely from?A. A website.B. A local radio station.C. A popular magazine.D. A manufacture instruction.【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A【解析】【导语】这是一篇应用文。

广东省肇庆市高二怀集第一中学第一次月考高二英语考试试题

广东省肇庆市高二怀集第一中学第一次月考高二英语考试试题B. Knowing what job pays the most money.C. Knowing what kind of work you want to do.20. How many ways of finding a job are mentioned in the talk?A. Less than three.B. Three.C. More than three.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。

ASPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKENDCaptain GoodfellowDo your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatres on Saturday morning at 10:00 Free.Walking Tour of the TownForget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!Films at the MuseumTwo European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.International PicnicAre you tired of eating the same kind of food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p.m.Take me out to the BallgameIt’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold. Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?“The Zoo”, a popular rock group from Australia, will give their first US. concert this year tomorrow night at 8 Rose Hall, City College.25. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget _________.A. your worriesB. your beautiful walkC. your comfortable shoesD. your sweaters and jackets26. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian and Arab food _________.A. at Central Park on SaturdayB. at the front entrance of City HallC. at the ballgameD. at 5:00 p.m.27. Which of the following is NOT true?A. “The Zoo” is an Australian rock group.B. “The Zoo” are going to meet their American audience for the first timeC. “The Zoo” will appear at 8:00 p.m.D. “The Zoo” will perform in front of college students.BI had been working for a company in Australia for more than ten years. I had just found a better job and I knew that the manager would be disappointed when I was leaving.I recently became friends with a young man who had just migrated (移民) to Australia to escape war in his homeland. He was unskilled and was finding life difficult as he was unemployed.The manager asked me to introduce someone who I thought could do the job just as well as me, so I took this opportunity to arrange (安排) an interview for my new friend. However, in the end, he was not offered the job after the interview.Later, I asked the manager why my friend was turned down. The manager thought that his English was not good enough for the position, but I suggested that my friend will be a good choice for the company since I could train him. I believed that once given the time to learn, he could do the job. After a week’s training, he was employed and was happy with his position.I knew how the terrible war had forced him to leave his homeland and what price he had paid for doing so. I appreciate being able to live in Australia and believe that this appreciation is best proved by offer acts of kindness to people in need of help. The smile of appreciation from this man continues to motivate (激励) me to be kind.21.The reason why the manager was disappointed when the author left may be that .A. they were close friends and he didn’t want him to leaveB. his leaving might cause more workers to leaveC. the author had never disagreed with himD. the author was an excellent worker for the company22. His new friend was refused at the interview because .A. he was weak at EnglishB. they were afraid he wouldn’t work there longC. he had just migrated from another countryD. he was introduced by the writer who was about to leave the company23.How did the man get the job in the end?A. He insisted that he could do the job well.B. The manager knew him better and had pity for him.C. He showed his confidence and patience during th e interview.D. The author helped train him for the job.24.Which of the following statements might the author agree with?A. The appreciation from a person you’ve been kind to is the best gift you can get.B. If someone migrates to a foreign country, knowing English is important.C. People who live in other countries have difficulty getting good jobs.D. People should work hard and not give up when they can’t find a job.CImagine, one day, getting out of bed in Beijing and being at your office in Shanghai in only a couple of hours, and then, after a full day of work, going back home to Beijing and having dinner there.Sounds unusual, doesn't it? But it's not that unrealistic, with the development of China’s high-speed railway system. China has an even greater high-speed railway plan to connect the country with Southeast Asia, and finally Eastern Europe.China is planning to extend(延长) its own high-speed railway network to up to 17 countries in 10 to 15 years, eventually reaching London and Singapore. If China’s plan for the high-speed railway goes forward, people could rush from London to Beijing within two days. The new system would still follow China’s high-speed railway standard. And the trains would be able to go 346 kilometers an hour, almost as fast as some airplanes.China’s bullet train(高速列车), the one connecting Wuhan to Guangzhou, already has the World’s fastest average speed. It covers 1,069 kilometers in about three hours.Of course, there are some technical challenges to overcome. There are so many issues that need to be settled, such as safet y and maintenance(保养) of railway tracks. So, it’s important to pay attention to every detail. But the key issue is really money. China is already spending hundreds of billions of yuan on longer railway construction.China prefers that the other countries provide natural resources rather than financial investment. Resources from those countries could flood into China to support development.It’ll be a win-win project. For other countries, the railway network will certainly create more opportunities for business, tourism and so on, not to mention the better communication among those countries.For China, such a project would not only connect it with the rest of Asia and bring some much-needed resources, but would also help develop China’s far west. We predict that in the coming decades, millions of people will move to the western parts, where the land is empty and resources unused. With high-speed trains, people will set up factories and business centers in the west. And they’ll trade with Central Asian and Eastern European countries.28. According to the passage，the greatest challenge to the new high-speed railway plan is .A. financial problemsB. safety of the systemC. technical issuesD. m aintenance of railway tracks29. What’s the author’s attitude towards China’s high-speed railway plan?A. PositiveB. NegativeC. DoubtfulD. Critical30. China’s new high-speed railway plan will be a win-win project because .A. China and the countries involved will get much-needed resourcesB. China and the countries involved will benefit from the project in various waysC. Chin a will develop its railway system and communication with other countriesD. the foreign countries involved will develop their railway transportation, business and tourism31. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. International Railway Network[B. High-speed Bullet TrainsC. Big Railway DreamsD.源:New Railway StandardsDI heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling(叛逆). I suggested they recall their own teenage years. At that age they would like to be growing away from parents. They preferred to stand on their own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of going out fighting bravely on their own, most of them are clutching (紧握) at one another’s hands for reassurance.They declare they want to dress as they like. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up gathering around listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in a similar way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon (蚕茧) into a larger cocoon.It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today’s parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this create a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don’t care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go for it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come — with the people who respect you for who you are. That is the only kind of popularity that really matters.32. This passage is aimed at _______.A. people who try to understand and respect each otherB. readers who try to be popular with people aroundC. parents who try to control and guide their childrenD. teenagers who try to seek for their real selves33. The author doesn’t prefer rebelling teenagers _______.A. walking a new way on their ownB. always turning to friends for helpC. growing away from parentsD. following others blindly34. The phrase “larger cocoon” at the end of the second pa ragraph refers to _ ______.A. the care and love from parentsB. the popular trend in the societyC. the present teenage marketD. the fantastic music world35. According to the author, what might happen when a teenager follows his/her own path?A. He/She gets larger collection.B. He/She gains valuable popularity.C. He/She shares fresh thoughts with classmates.D. He/She loses good friends.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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