高二下学期检测英语试卷
浙江省宁波市慈溪市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语检测试题(附答案)
浙江省宁波市慈溪市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期末英语检测试题注意事项：1．答第Ⅰ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：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。
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．Why did the man fail to see the film last Sunday?A．He wasn't interested in it. B．He didn't get a ticket. C．He worked overtime. 2．Where might the speakers be?A．In an office. B．In a bank. C．In a restaurant.3．When was the first edition of the Handbook of the Belt and Road published?A．In 2010. B．In 2018. C．In 2023.4．What does the man mean in the end?A．Going to the zoo can make him feel happy.B．He seldom went to the zoo in his childhood.C．It may be not good to keep animals in the zoo.5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．A rare flower. B．An exhibition. C．A garden.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
2020-2021学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题含答案
第一部分: 听力技能(共两节，满分20分)Section A（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）Directions: In this section, you’ll hear six conversations between two speakers. For each conversation there are several questions and each question is followed by three choices marked A, B and C. Listen carefully and then choose the best answer for each question.You will hear each conversation twice.Conversation 11. When does the conversation take place?A. At 6:30B. At 6:00C. At 5:302. How will the speakers go to the concert?A. On footB. By subwayC. By taxiConversation 23. Why can’t Jessica get a student ID?A. She hasn’t registered yet.B. She didn’t take her ID card.C. She went into the wrong room.4. What will she do next?A .Fill in a form. B. Go upstairs. C. Sign her name.Conversation 35. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going for a walk.B. Having a cup of tea.C. Mailing a letter6. What is the woman doing?A. Writing a letterB. Cooking dinnerC. ExercisingConversation 47. What is the date today?A. October 22nd.B. October 23rd.C. October 24th.8. What is special about tomorrow?A. It’s the United Nations Day.B. There will be an International Dress Parade.C. It’s the International Food Festival.9. How old is the United Nations in 2010?A. 70 years.B. 65 years.C.60 years.Conversation 510. What are the speakers talking about?A. FriendsB. PicturesC. Stories.11. What does the man think is the most stressful?A. Being lateB. Having an exam.C. Moving to a new place.12. What does the woman think of interviews?A. They are challengingB. They are stressful.C. They are terrible.Conversation 613. Who is Thomson?A. Linda’s husband.B. The man’s cousin.C. A chef.（主厨,大师傅）14. How many years have the speakers got married?A. 40.B. 50.C.60.15. What do we know about Linda?A. She won’t be invited to the party.B. She doesn’t eat chicken.C. She is a good cook. Section B （共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）Directions: In this section, you’ll hear a short passage. Listen carefully and fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Fill in each blank with NO MORETHAN THREE WORDS.You will hear the short passage TIWICE.London Marathon第二部分知识运用(共两节，满分20分)第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
重庆市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联合检测试卷英语试题
重庆市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末联合检测试卷英语试题一、阅读理解The Best Art Exhibitions to See in Europe 20242024 is an exciting year for art. But what exactly is showing, and where can you see it? Here are some can’t-miss art exhibitions.Dan Flavin — Dedications in LightsKunstaus Bregenz2 March-18 Aug. 2024The exhibition of artist Dan Flavin focuses on the sensory exploration of light and color in a series of large-scale sculptures. Flooded in light, viewers will see themselves become part of the works. The spaces, along with the objects within it, are set in relation to each other and thus become involving experiences.Survival in the 21st CenturyDeichtorhallen17 March - 3 Nov. 2024“Survival in the 21st Century” deals with some of humanity’s biggest issues: climate change, digital revolution, global injustice etc.. How can we live differently, eat differently, and use technology differently? The exhibition house will become a school for the new century, welcoming the important changes in education and learning.BrancusiCentre Pompidou27 May- 1 July 2024Constantin Brancusi’s art takes center stage with nearly 200 sculptures, photographs, drawings, and films. This exhibition shows us a special way of looking at artists from the 20th century. It uses original sculptures that were borrowed from famous museums around the world to display groups of sculptures together, marking a significant event for the museum’s collection.Art BaselMesse Basel13-16 June 2024Arguably the world’s most famous art event, Art Basel 2024 will present art from over 250 selected galleries across the globe, with works created by more than 4,000 artists. With its significant influence on the art market, Art Basel sets new trends, impacts pricing, and shapes the global art landscape.1．Where can visitors be part of the works?A．Kunsthaus Bregenz.B．Centre Pompidou.C．Deichtorhallen.D．Messe Basel.2．Which exhibition is available in September?A．Dan Flavin — Dedications in Lights.B．Brancusi.C．Survival in the 21st Century.D．Art Basel.3．What do Brancusi and Art Basel have in common?A．They influence the art market globally.B．They show works from the 20th century.C．They focus on the works of a single artist.D．They borrow collections from elsewhere.On a cloudy Saturday morning in July, a team of 15—all over age 65, all women—hunts for trash across Mares Pond on Cape Cod, at depths of up to 8 feet.These are the Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage (OLAUG). Since 2017, the group has made it its mission to remove trash from ponds across Cape Cod.The group’s existence is owed to Susan Baur, a retired psychologist. A lifelong nature lover, she had begun swimming in ponds on the cape as a safer choice to the ocean. Seeing the growing garbage in the pond, in 2017, she rounded up two friends and approached a stranger with a kayak (皮艇), and together they cleared the litter from a pond. Soon others joined them.While many outsiders have expressed their gratitude to OLAUG for cleaning up the ponds, a number have questioned why they refer to themselves as“old ladies”. Although she admits that it wasn't initially a conscious choice, she now believes that the “old lady” identity is an extremely important part of what the group is about.“Over 65, if you’re healthy enough to do what we’re doing, it is the age of thankfulness,” Baur says. She notes that “women over 65 tend to feel the limitation of aging. ”They lose power and social standing, she says. Part of the goal of OLAUG is to show that older women, working asa team, can do a lot more than people might think.Criticism aside, the most common response is “I want to join you.” And after that first dive, the new members’excitement is easily seen.“They have just swum farther than they’ve ever swum. They've seen what they've never seen. And they’ve done good,” says Baur. “They come back with their hearts beating.”4．What can we learn about OLAUG?A．It is established by Baur’s friends.B．It offers safer swimming ponds.C．It is supported by retired psychologists.D．It aims to remove trash from ponds. 5．What do Baur’s words in paragraph 5 suggest?A．People over 65 are rarely healthy.B．People should be thankful for old age.C．Older women can still contribute to the society.D．Older people may lose chance to do what they like.6．What is the attitude of most new members towards OLAUG?A．Favorable.B．Intolerant.C．Doubtful.D．Unclear. 7．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．OLAUG: Making the World a Cleaner PlaceB．OLAUG: the Only Solution to Underwater TrashC．Old Ladies: Diving Deep for a Cleaner Cape CodD．Old Ladies: Unsung Heroes of Pond ConservationIf you sit at your computer all day and then lie on the sofa for more screen time in the evening, your health can take a hit. However, a body of evidence links inactive lifestyles to an increased risk of diabetes (糖尿病), memory loss and death from heart disease. A new study finds you can cut that risk with strikingly small amounts of activity.Researcher Keith Diaz of Columbia University Medical Center and his colleagues set out to find out what’s the least amount of physical activity a person must do to reduce the health risks of sitting. They invited volunteers to come to their lab and emulate a typical work day.“They’d come in and sit for eight hours,” Diaz explains. The volunteers were connected to continuous glucose (葡萄糖) monitors to measure blood sugar levels, and their blood pressure wasmeasured, too. Then, the participants took walking breaks of different lengths and frequency.The participants walked on an exercise machine at a leisurely pace — about 1.9 miles per hour. “We were really struck by just how powerful the effects were,” Diaz says. People who moved five minutes every half-hour experienced a nearly 60% reduction in post-meal blood sugar rises. “I have never seen that kind of a drop in blood sugar, other than with medication,” Diaz says.More than one out of every three adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, and nearly half of adults have high blood pressure. Both conditions increase the risk of heart disease which is the top cause of death in the U.S.. So, Diaz says many people can benefit from small, frequent movement breaks.Each week, adults are advised to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity. It can be broken up into smaller parts, 30 minutes a day, five times a week for example or even shorter breaks that are more frequent. “I think it’s easier to find small amounts of time to get some exercise,” Diaz says.8．What does the underlined word “emulate” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．Describe.B．Imitate.C．Schedule.D．Consider.9．What do participants have to do?A．Measure their blood pressure with each other.B．Take medicines to lower blood sugar levels.C．Take breaks of different length while walking.D．Take irregular walking rests of varying duration.10．What does Diaz suggest adults do?A．Schedule a daily 150-minute exercise.B．Engage in short regular exercise breaks.C．Aim for one long exercise period per week.D．Avoid taking any breaks from work for exercise.11．In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A．Entertainment.B．Business.C．Education.D．Health.In recent years, some researchers have been exploring the possibility of so-called “automated valet parking”, a function that would allow a car to drive itself from the entrance of a parking to a free parking spot. While this autonomous driving application gathered great research interest, its reliable realization has so far proved challenging.Researchers at Mach Drive in Shanghai recently developed OCEAN, an Openspace Collision-freE trAjectory plaNner for the autonomous parking of vehicles. This planner was found to significantly improve the ability of cars to safely reach a parking spot, without colliding (碰撞) with objects on the way. It was designed to overcome the two primary shortcomings of approaches presented in previous studies tackling autonomous parking. The first of these is the inability to accurately predict collisions, while the second involves poor performance in real-time tests.The OCEAN planner builds on a previously introduced approach called Hybrid Optimization-based Collision Avoidance (H-OBCA), dealing with its primary limitations. Its improved design ultimately improves its ability to avoid collisions, along with its stability and speed in real time. “To avoid collisions, we have redesigned a simpler mathematical model and found a method to deal with the problem, making the solution process faster and more efficient,”Wang, Lu and their colleagues wrote in their paper.They tested their planner on hundreds of simulated (模拟的) scenes and conducted real-world experiments in public parking areas. Their results were highly promising, as OCEAN was found to outperform a variety of methods for autonomous parking applications.“Results show that the proposed method has better system performance compared with other standards,” Wang, Lu and his colleagues explained in their paper. “Our method makes it possible to deploy (部署) large-scale parking planner on low computing power platforms that require real-time performance.”The planner developed by this team of researchers could be improved and tested in additional real-world trials. In the future, it could be deployed by car-making firms, contributing to the introduction of automated vehicle parking technologies.12．What challenge does automated parking face?A．Avoiding collisions with obstacles.B．Reaching a parking spot quickly.C．Increasing in research investment.D．Gathering interest in the research.13．What do we know about OCEAN?A．It performs poorly in real-time tests.B．It is based on a previous study.C．It fails to accurately predict collisions.D．It is tested mainly in public parking areas. 14．What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A．The planner fails on real-time platforms.B．The current planner is not perfect enough.C．Parking planner is only for small-scale use.D．The planner has been deployed on many platforms.15．What is the text mainly about?A．The underlying logic of the OCEAN planner.B．The possible application of the OCEAN planner.C．An improved planner for autonomous car parking.D．An introduction to an autonomous driving technology.How to Find Your Dream Career?In a world where we all spend so much time working, the job you have plays a big role in your overall happiness. Here are some steps you can take to help you discover your dream career.● Make a list of your favorite activities16 , so you can start by listing your favorite activities. This may include hobbies or tasks you enjoy doing at work. By answering questions like “What if money weren’t a problem?”, you can figure out the most satisfying aspects of your career.● 17Once you’ve determined your favorite activities, consider why you like them. What do you enjoy about them? For example, if you enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles (拼图游戏), you may find that using problem-solving skills to reach a logical goal motivates you.● Research roles that involve those interestsUnderstanding what you enjoy can help you find roles that include those elements.18 . If you feel motivated by solving problems at work, you can find careers in many fields that focus on solving problems depending on your interests and strengths.● Pursue training and educationAfter you decide on a career that allows you to do what you enjoy, research the education and training requirements for the job. 19 , you might explore different colleges and universities to find a program that works best for you. If your chosen career requires relevant experience, you can start with entry-level roles to gain experience for your dream job.20 . Create a detailed resume and then search for job listings. You can also ask professionals if they can recommend you for a position.A．If it requires a degreeB．Consider the jigsaw puzzle exampleC．If you want to meet job requirementsD．Determine what interests you about themE．Find careers that involve solving problemsF．After that, you can search for open positionsG．A dream career allows you to focus on your passions二、完形填空A few years ago, Ben Gomes received an upsetting call at work. The caller told him that his 92-year-old mother, Thomasinha, was being rushed to the hospital after she had been “ 21 by a car” in the street. He 22 to the hospital to see her.“I was 23 of what might have happened to her,” Gomes 24 . “She is an old lady, and quite weak.”Gomes soon learned the 25 of what had happened. Thomasinha sometimes got 26 from volunteer drivers to a senior center. That day, her jacket cord (细绳) got 27 in the door as she got out of the car. The driver didn’t 28 and drove off, dragging Thomasinha along. Somebody who saw her ran across the street, got in front of the car, and 29 the driver. At this point she 30 , and Gomes believes this is when she broke her hip (髋骨) — a serious 31 for a woman in her 90s.“I’m so incredibly grateful that I was not 32 by the sight that I so feared when I went to the hospital. It’s just too 33 for me to think of,” Gomes said. “Words like ‘thank you’ does not 34 express deep appreciation,” he added. “But I don’t know if I’d have35 words to say than ‘Thank you for what you did for my mother.’”21．A．crashed B．attracted C．killed D．dragged 22．A．returned B．raced C．reported D．applied 23．A．content B．conscious C．scared D．informed 24．A．recalled B．argued C．declared D．insisted 25．A．limits B．details C．consequences D．benefits 26．A．presents B．instructions C．calls D．rides27．A．left B．caught C．fixed D．damaged 28．A．notice B．care C．listen D．respond 29．A．grabbed B．thanked C．stopped D．recognized 30．A．hesitated B．sighed C．stood D．fell 31．A．injury B．mistake C．illness D．difficulty 32．A．frightened B．shocked C．greeted D．moved 33．A．terrible B．wonderful C．confusing D．complex 34．A．freely B．merely C．necessarily D．properly 35．A．longer B．better C．fewer D．truer三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
北京市2023-2024学年高二下学期第一次普通高中学业水平合格性考试英语试 卷
北京市2023-2024学年高二下学期第一次普通高中学业水平合格性考试英语试 卷一、听力选择题1.A．Give the cat away.B．Choose a good name for the cat.C．Learn to care for the cat.D．Hide the cat in the dormitory room.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Boss and secretary.B．Teacher and student.C．Doctor and patient.3. What will the woman do today?A．Buy a book.B．Attend a lecture.C．Teach English.4. What does the woman usually do on Saturday morning?A．She works.B．She sleeps late.C．She does exercise.5.A．He wasn’t going to the party at first.B．He didn’t receive the invitation to the party.C．He has been persuaded to join the party.D．He will attend the party after the man leaves.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What tea does good to your lungs?A．Green tea.B．Dark tea.C．Black tea.2. How much will the woman pay?A．100 yuan.B．150 yuan.C．200 yuan.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
湖北省武汉市2023-2024学年高二下册6月考英语学情调研试卷(附答案)
湖北省武汉市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月考英语学情调研试卷第一部分听力(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。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15B. £9. 18C. £9. 15答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do next?A. Go to the supermarket.B. Drive home.C. Make a list.2. What is the man doing?A. Riding a bike.B. Driving a car.C. Checking a motorbike3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B. Schoolmates.C. Roommates.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a schoolB. In a bookshop.C. In a cleaner’s room.5. How many times was Philip told his dinner was ready?A. OneB. Two.C. Three.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。
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。
湖北省武汉市武昌区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题
武汉市武昌区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试卷考试时间：2024年6月28日本试卷共150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的学校、班级、姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡指定位置，认真核对与准考证号条形码上的信息是否一致，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 选择题的作答：选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
答在试题卷上无效。
3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色墨水的签字笔直接答在答题卡上的每题所对应的答题区域内。
答在试题卷上或答题卡指定区域外无效。
4. 考试结束，监考人员将答题卡收回，考生自己保管好试题卷，评讲时带来。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man’s suggestion?A. Make a fortune.B. Fix the car herself.C. Purchase another car.2. What will the man do with his term paper next?A. Check it.B. Turn it in.C. Correct it.3. How did the man get to work?A. By car.B. By bike.C. On foot.4. Why does the lady talk with the man?A. To buy a new toothbrush.B. To return her toothbrush.C. To complain about the toothbrush.5. When will the woman meet the doctor?A. This afternoon.B. Tomorrow morning.C. Tomorrow afternoon.第二节(共15 小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分22. 5 分)听下面 5 段对话或读白，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。
广东省茂名市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测英语试题
2021-2022学年度茂名市普通高中高二年级教学质量监测英语试卷本试题卷共8页。
全卷满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、考号等填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.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。
3.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。
4.考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。
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。
ASpring is finally around the corner,and if you’re not planning on making the most of the great weather,then you’re seriously missing out.Staying in the UK is an option but,with the chances of rain hardly getting any lower,who would really want to?There are some great spring trips abroad below,offering excitement and relaxation.Generator DublinThinking of celebrating St Patrick’s Day at the source?If you’re heading to Ireland’s capital, check out fashionable hotel Generator Dublin,which will be getting into the spirit with drinks deals,great room rates and a performance from First Day Lions.Located in the center of the city,it’s close to everything from Dublin Castle to the Guinness Storehouse.The Living ProjectTime spent in nature can help relax body and mind,and The Living Project is launching a series of new mindful activities.With locations in Dartmoor and the Knoydart islands,it lets you choose from a range of shared experiences ranging from yoga(瑜伽)to guided breath work.Valiant Lady Virgin VoyagesVirgin Voyages has launched its second ship.Valiant Lady,which will sail Europe while her sister ship,Scarlet Lady,takes care of the Caribbean.Equipped with1,330impressive rooms and78“RockStar Quarters”,she also has two “Massive Suites”with their own private hot tub(浴缸).You can also expect first-class entertainment and dining experiences organized by Michelin-starred cooks.Lonely Planet’s GuideAs we become aware of how to cut down our carbon footprint,train travel becomes popular. Not only is it better for the planet,it can also take you through less frequented landscapes at a slower pace.Lonely Planet has highlighted dozens of routes which cross the European continent. 1．What makes people take spring trips abroad instead of staying in the UK? A．Weather.B．Entertainment.C．Food.D．Accommodation. 2．Which trip best suits people who enjoy nature?A．Generator Dublin.B．The Living Project.C．Valiant Lady Virgin Voyages.D．Lonely Planet’s Guide.3．What can people do in Lonely Planet’s Guide?A．Travel on foot.B．Walk at a slower pace.C．Enjoy remote landscapes by bus.D．Tour across Europe by train.BWhen Wendy McDowell was eight years old,she found herself all alone in one of the busiest international airports in the country.“Do you know what feeling I had then?”she recalled.“When I looked around,every single face was a stranger’s face.How terrifying it was!”It was two decades ago and McDowell needed to fly from Bismarck to Burlington.No one in her family could go with her,so her parents let a19-year-old relative accompany her.However,when they arrived at their layover(中转站),their flight was canceled.What the relative did next still shocked McDowell.“She just bought herself a ticket back home and left me alone.With no flight,no plan,and no adult in charge of me,”she said.“I felt so hopeless until a woman walked to me.”“I remember she came and sat next to me,”McDowell recalled.“And I just rememberimmediately feeling a sense of safety because someone was with me.”After managing to make herself trusted by McDowell,the woman asked McDowell’s destination and her mother’s phone number.And on the phone,she convinced McDowell’s mother that her daughter would be safe with her.“She said,‘If you trust me,I will take care of you.’She indeed did it,”McDowell said.The woman was flying to Pittsburgh,but she made a detour(绕路)to Burlington to drop off McDowell.The kindness of the stranger has left a lifelong impact on McDowell.“The older I’ve gotten,the more I’ve been thinking about her,”she said.“She did all just for a stranger.Something that didn’t seem huge to her has completely redirected my life,because I don’t think I have ever been treated as badly as I was by the person who left me.”McDowell has used that experience to teach her son about kindness.“I want him to know that people can choose to be beautiful and helpful.People like this are out there,”she said. 4．How did McDowell feel when left alone at the airport?A．Strange.B．Frightened.C．Safe.D．Excited. 5．Which of the following best describes McDowell’s relative?A．Devoted.B．Warmhearted.C．Proud.D．Irresponsible. 6．What does the author want to tell us?A．One good turn deserves another.B．Never hesitate to do what is right. C．God only helps those who help themselves.D．Do kind things and your love will be passed on.7．What is the text mainly about?A．A mother taught her son kindness.B．An8-year-old girl found a flight home.C．A stranger helped a little girl to her destination.D．A woman proved herself trustworthy.C3,900feet below the surface,scientists in New Zealand found a“mysterious creature”.They discovered the newly-hatched ghost shark(魔鬼鲨)on the Chatham Rise,a part of the ocean floor located off the eastern coast of the South Island.Ghost sharks are deep-water animals closely related to sharks and rays.These fish are alsosome-times called ratfish or rabbitfish.They lay eggs on the seafloor where the embryos(胚胎)feed off the egg yolk(蛋黄)until they hatch.A scientist on the team who discovered the baby ghost shark said they were able to identify the shark as a baby because its stomach was still full of egg yolk.“We don’t actually know much about ghost sharks,”said Brit Finucci,a fisheries scientist on the study.“What we do know mostly comes from adults of their species.So it’s very rare and very uncommon to find juveniles of a lot of these species,so that’s why I got quite excited.”Because ghost sharks make their home in very deep water,they are difficult to study.While the exact species of ghost shark isn’t known yet,scientists hope this discovery will help inform them of the knowledge of this mysterious creature.Scientists hope the“very rare”finding will fill in research gaps about the species.“We’re hoping this will give us some more indication about the biology and ecology,”said Finucci. Researchers are using this shark to account for biological differences between juvenile and adult members of the subclass.Finucci added,“We’re not sure what we’re going to find,which is also quite exciting.”8．How did the scientists identify the shark as a baby?A．By its habitat.B．By its appearance.C．By the food it consumed.D．By the eggs it laid.9．What does the underlined word“juveniles”in Paragraph4refer to?A．Grown-up fish.B．Young sharks.C．Strange eggs.D．Uncommon creatures.10．Why is the discovery significant?A．It will lead to research work into deep water.B．It warns people to protect uncommon sea lives.C．It may reveal unknown facts about ghost sharks.D．It excites scientists’curiosity about ghost sharks.11．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Mysterious Creature Found to Lay Eggs in Deep WaterB．Newly-hatched Baby Shark Excites Scientific ImaginationC．Scientists Announce New Findings on Rare Shark SpeciesD．Rare Baby Ghost Shark Discovered off New Zealand CoastDDrinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only linked with a lower risk of heart disease but also with living longer,according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s71st Annual Scientific Session.“Because coffee can quicken heart rate,some people worry that drinking it could lead to or worsen certain heart issues.But our data suggest that daily coffee intake shouldn’t be discouraged, but rather included as a part of a healthy diet for people with and without heart disease,”said Peter M.Kistler,head of the research.Kistler and his team used data from the UK BioBank,a large-range prospective database with health information from over half a million people who were followed for at least10years.For the first study,researchers examined data from382,535individuals without known heart disease. In general,having two to three cups of coffee a day was related to the greatest benefit,translating to a10%—15%lower risk of developing heart disease,heart failure,a heart rhythm problem,or dying for any reason.The second study included34,279individuals who had some form of cardiovascular disease at baseline.Of the24,111people included in the analysis who had an arrhythmia,drinking coffee had a connection with a lower risk of death.In a third study,researchers looked at whether there were any differences in the relationship between coffee and cardiovascular disease depending on whether someone drank instant or ground coffee or caffeinated or decaf.They found,once again,two to three cups a day to be linked with the lowest risk of arrhythmia and heart failure regardless of whether they had ground or instant coffee,but there are no cardiovascular benefits to choosing decaf over caffeinated coffees.However,coffee intake was based on self-report through a questionnaire fielded at study entry.Researchers were unable to control for dietary factors and participants were mostly white, so additional studies are needed.12．Why does drinking coffee concern people according to Kistler?A．It may disorder heart rate.B．It may cause heart diseases.C．It may increase high risk of death.D．It may worsen patients’condition. 13．How did researchers get the results of the study?A．By analyzing data.B．By doing experiments.C．By introducing a database.D．By referring to another study. 14．What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A．The research has some limitations.B．The result seems far from satisfactory. C．Ground coffee is the best choice for people.D．Decaf has the same benefits as caffeinated coffees.15．What is the purpose of the text?A．To solve a problem.B．To give practical advice.C．To present a research result.D．To recommend a balanced diet.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。
2024-2025学年高二下学期期末英语测试题(含答案)
2024-2025学年高二下学期期末英语测试题（含答案）注意事项：1.你拿到的试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
2.试卷包括“试题卷”和“答题卡”两部分。
3.请务必在“答题卡”上答题，在“试题卷”上答题是无效的。
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 did David buy today?A. A poster.B. A bed.C. A camera.2. Why does the woman look slimmer than before?A. She was on a diet.B. She was in hospital.C. She took weight-loss pills.3. What do the speakers think children should do?A. Study hard.B. Do housework.C. Take part-time jobs.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. At home.B. In an office.C. At a bakery.5. What will the speakers do first?A. Arrange the tables.B. Talk about the menu.C. Send out the invitations.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。
山东省济宁市2022-2023学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题含解析
2022—2023学年度第二学期质量检测高二英语试题（答案在最后）注意事项：I.答卷前,考生务必将百己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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易涂黑。
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,将答案写在答顺长上。
写在不试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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 next?A.Park the car.B.Get the telescopeC.Draw some stars2.When will the man get to know Tom?A.On Monday.B.On TuesdayC.On Wednesday3.What is the man doingA.Writing a resumeB.Asking for adviceC.Having an interview.4.Who taught the woman to make cakesA.Her sisterB.Her motherC.Her grandmother.5.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a furniture storeB.In the speakers’house.C.In a restaurant第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独百。
每段对话或独百后有几个小题,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。
山东省菏泽市高二下学期7月期末英语试题答案
2022—2023学年度高二教学质量检测英语试题参考答案第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题分，满分30分）1—5ABCAA 6—10CBBCB 11—15ACAAC 16—20CABBC第二部分阅读（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）21—25 DCBBA 26—30 BCDDA 31—35 BBCAC 36—40 FECAG第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分40分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41—45 CBDAB 46—50 CBCAB 51—55 DABCD第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题分，满分15分）56.has become 57.to have62. mainly 63.is believed第三节单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）One possible version:Good afternoon, my dear friends. My name is Li Hua.I’d like to run for the head of the English club in our school. I’m outgoing, and get on well with my classmates and teachers. I am skilled in organizing all kinds of activities. I know, as the head, I must do the following things for the club: I will try to make it known to every student and more students involved in the activities organized by the club. Also, to improve our English and get more students interested in English, I intend to organize some activities at school like lectures and English parties and inter-school ones such as English debate competitions and speech contests. I hope all of you vote for me.Thank you.第二节（满分25分）One possible version:Paragraph 1：Picking up his courage, he pushed open the door, and went in. The sweet smell of candies and chocolates filled the air, instantly making David feel more at ease. He approached the counter, where Mr. Simon stood with a warm smile .“How may I help you?” Mr. Simon greeted as soon as he saw the boy. “Er...., sir, I’d like to....”Scratching his h ead. David was still nervous, but he had to give it a try for the skateboard. He told Mr. Simon he'd come for the job. Mr. Simon asked him jokingly if he wanted to save up for something. “Oh, yes”, with a red faceDavid nodded, “you’ve read my mind. I want a skateboard with my own effort.”Paragraph 2：“I’ve helped several kids achieve their dreams,” smiled Mr. Simon. David felt a little relaxed. Mr. Simon told him what he should do and how he would be paid. In the following weeks, he quickly adapted to his new role, from restocking shelves to assisting customers with their sweet cravings. With each paycheck, David diligently saved. And finally, the day arrived when he had saved enough money to purchase the longboard. As David rode his longboard down the street for the first time, he reflected on the journey that had led him here. He knew that it was not just a skateboard but a symbol of perseverance and the belief that dreams were achievable.附：听力录音稿听力原文（Text 1）M: Will you take the underground together with me after the film?W: No, actually there is no underground station around! I’ll ask my dad to pick me-up as the buses stop early on Saturdays and it’s a long way to walk home!(Text 2)W: Harry, what time do you get up?M: I normally get up at 6 o’clo ck but sometimes I have to be up by five.W: Do you practice weightlifting in the morning?M: Yes. I usually practice it half an hour later after I get up.(Text 3)M: You had a job interview yesterday? How did it go?W: Yeah. I could not have been more pleased.W: Why did you buy this T-shirt? I don’t think the color lovely. Is it back in style again this year? M: Well, it’s got this picture on it. It’s cool.(Text 5)W: Excuse me. How long can I keep the books?M: Oh, you can keep them for two weeks at most. After that if you want to keep them longer you have to renew the books.(Text 6)M: And with us on the program today is Professor Ellen Skye, a university teacher. Professor Skye, you believe that technology is reducing our ability to communicate face to face. Is that correct? W: Yes. Older people are much more used to speaking directly to each other. I think this is particularly a problem that young people face.Technology is so much a part of their lives. They stay in and play computer games or listen to music on their phones. They’ve grown up with mobile phones and text messages and social networking sites.M: But what about people in their thirties? They’re used to both.(Text 7)W: Are you sure you want to learn to play another instrument?M: Sure. The more instruments you can play, the easier it is to learn another. I love the sound of the violin and enjoy playing it everyday, but I’d really like to try the piano now.W: They’re so expensive to buy though! What about learning to play the g uitar? You love rock, and I know someone who has a guitar for sale.M: That might be fun. Perhaps later. But I’ve already made my decision. Thanks.(Text 8)M: Hi, are you a new student?W: Yes, I’m doing the English language course. And you? Which course are you doing?M: European history. I’m Zack. By the way, what’s your name?W: Monica, I’m from Poland. Nice to meet you.M: Yeah, me too. So which part of Poland are you from?W: I’m from the south, Krakow. And where are you from?M: I’m from California, but my grandfather’s Polish, my mom’s dad. He’s from WarsawW: Wow! And are you enjoying London?M: Yeah, London’s cool! I’m staying with some friends of my mom’s and they're really nice, too. How about you? Where are you staying?W: Oh, I’m in a student hotel -it’s really good. There are students from all over the world, so I’m meeting lots of interesting people.(Text 9)W: Hi. Bellingham House Agents. What can I do for you?M: Hi. I want to find a housemate and I hope you could advertise it for me.W: Sure. No problem. Is it here in Vancouver?M: No, it’s just outside in Richmond.W: OK. And which room do you want to rent our?M: Just the master bedroom plus the use of the rest of the house - the living room and the kitchen. The master bedroom itself has a bathroom.W: OK. Can you just tell me the address, please?M: Yeah sure, it’s 1380 No. 1 Road, Richmond.W: And how much are you thinking of for the room?M: Do you think S800 per month would be an acceptable price?W: I think that’s OK. You’d get at least S1,200 if you were in V ancouver. Well, is it nice? I mean it's got a view and things?M: Sure, Sit looks out over a big lake and some trees. No garden, but there’s a lot to look at from the south-facing windows.W: OK. That’s all. I’ll post the information on the website of our company.M: Thanks.(Text 10)M: If you are studying English, the Language Study Fair that’s being held this month will certainly interest you. The show takes place between the 17th and 19th of March at the National Education Center. It aims to answer all your questions about self-study, whatever your level.The Language Study Fair provides a perfect opportunity for you to see, compare and get advice on everything that helps you improve the way you study. Over 350 leading producers of educationalmaterials will be present.We’ve got lots of different things fo r you to see and hear. There will be stands showing different types of self-study textbooks, and talks by educational speakers on the best ways to study by yourself. You’ll be able to see the latest furniture available for people who study at home. We’re s ure you’ll also enjoy watching people using the latest computer programs, which can make studying English much easier. This is your chance to make good decisions about what you buy. You can attend the fair between 9: 30 and 5: 00 on Thursday and Friday, and from 9:30 to 4: 00 on Saturday.Tickets cost £5 each, or £3 if you are a full-time student. If you have any questions, you can call 984-7711. Parking can be really difficult around the National Education Center. However, an all-day space can be booked for only 2.50 per vehicle. So, we look forward to seeing you there!。
广东省汕头市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题
汕头市2021-2022学年度普通高中教学质量监测高二英语本试卷共8页，满分120分。
考试用时120分。
注意事项：1.答题前，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。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。
答案不能答在试卷上。
试题序号从“21”开始。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。
不按以上要求作答无效。
4.考生必须保证答题卡的整洁。
考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AThe21st-century doctor now carries a whole set of diagnostic tools in his briefcase,and yes, unfortunately,the iconic stethoscope(听诊器)is now a little outdated!So,exactly what are all these necessary devices for the21st century doctor?The stethoscope goes digital.The Eko Core is the new revolution of stethoscopes.It can amplify the sounds of the heart by40times when in digital mode.It can also stream the heartbeat data to the cloud,allowing the physician to see the heartbeat in wave form on a mobile device as well as hear the sound at an amplified level.A palm-sized ECG device.If someone asks you to think about the electrocardiogram(心电图)device,you will probably imagine a huge machine with many wires that are connected to a screen giving someone’s heart activity.In today’s digital health era,this machine has beendown-sized so it can fit in the palm of your hand.The KardiaMobile6L is a6-lead medical-grade pocket-sized ECG machine.It will send the readings directly to your smartphone.High-tech eye tech.The Personal Vision Tracker and the EyeQue Insight are light,accurate, and inexpensive devices.They allow for eye tests to be performed remotely.Ear tech in your pocket.Ear examination can be uncomfortable for the patient and challenging for physicians in case of small or partially obstructed ear canals.The pocketable WiscMed otoscope aims to overcome these issues with its built-in nano camera which gives clear images of the eardrum.1．What is a feature of the Eko Core?A．It is a palm-sized machine.B．It can greatly amplify the heart.C．It allows doctors to check data by cell phone.D．It can show clearly the image of the ear drum.2．Supported by the high-tech device,eye examination can be conducted________. A．randomly B．automatically C．through mobile phone D．from a distance 3．What do the four medical devices have in common?A．Updated.B．Cheap.C．Wireless.D．Pocketable.BChina’s newest online hit is a pink fox called LinaBell,who resides in Shanghai Disneyland Resort.After making her first public appearance on September29,the life-size plush animal has taken the Chinese social media.On Weibo,the hashtag(话题标签)of LinaBell had amounted to over430million views by November19.Unlike other Disney characters,LinaBell has never been on the big or small screen.She’s not in any cartoon series or movie and doesn’t have a full back story.All we know is that she met Duffy,Mickey Mouse’s teddy bear,in the forest and helped him find his way home,according to Disney’s introduction video of the character.Despite her confusing history,she has gone to conquer the hearts of many Chinese.But why?A lot is working for LinaBell.Disney says she’s“a fox with an curious mind and the intelligence that supports it,”but those who’ve come to know her say they were swooned by her unique personality and adorable appearance.Videos of meet-and-greets with the pink fox are all over the internet and LinaBell can be seen communicating with every visitor through expressive body language.She corrects those who mispronounce her name,shows love for those queuing up for hours to meet her and hands out free candy.She’s been called witty,sharp and fun-loving.“I feel cured by LinaBell,I watch her videosevery night before bed.I even got an annual pass to Disney just for her,”wrote a blogger called “Dobby.”She posted a video of her talking to LinaBell on her account on social media platform “Little Red Book”and received15,000likes.As a“locally born and bred”Chinese fox,LinaBell can understand different Chinese dialects beyond that of Shanghai,and can communicate with visitors from different parts of China.“With or without her fans waiting in line,LinaBell is delivering love and warmth,she made me forget all the displeasure of real life,”reads one popular comment by Miss Luo.“Maybe this is the power of magic.”4．Which of the following sets LinaBell apart from other Disney characters?A．She loves helping animals in the forest.B．She is not a character in a movie or TV series.C．She keeps updating her everyday life by posting videos online.D．She first appeared on Disney’s introduction video on September29.5．What does the underlined word“swooned”in Paragraph3probably mean? A．Trapped.B．Infected.C．Astonished.D．Attracted. 6．What can best describe LinaBell?A．Friendly and sensitive.B．Humorous and adorable.C．Cute and ignorant.D．Intelligent and tricky.7．What is the best title for the article?A．The mystery of LinaBell.B．The attraction of Shanghai Disneyland. C．The popularity of Disney’s pink fox.D．The birth of a new cartoon character.CWe arrived here to find everything was in chaos.The whole island is flooded.Many people have fled to mountains to escape.The hospital is badly damaged and in a mess;it cannot be used at the moment.My colleagues on the medical team and I are going to set up a temporary clinic on the north side of the town.Medical supplies are now on their way from abroad.One of the health problems is that people who need to take medicines regularly cannot get hold of them in a disaster such as this.The majority of wounds are from walls and roofs that have fallen on people.The water makes it difficult for the cuts and wounds to get better and easy for bacteria to spread.Meanwhile,shelterand access to food and clean water are big problems.One good thing here is that many people can speak English or French.This makes it easier to communicate and find out about people’s problems.It seems that many people here just need to talk,so I am finding that my job is not limited to being a nurse.It is also being a person who can listen to and comfort others.It is quite horrible to imagine losing everything including some of your family.Our first job here was to try to organize a place to bury the people who were killed.We needed to do this as soon as possible to stop disease spreading.That was really a horrible job and I felt so sorry for their relatives.When I think back to all the experiences that I have been around the world since joining Doctors without Borders,I felt that I have been very lucky to be able to help others and do something worthwhile.Now I must think about tomorrow.We hope the clinic will be open and1 won’t have any time to write my diary.This experience makes me appreciate all the things I have and gives me the chance to see things from another angle.I know I can’t change the whole world, but I’m proud that I can help here and there,and make a difference to people’s lives. 8．What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?A．To introduce the island.B．To express an opinion.C．To highlight the situation.D．To describe local life.9．What problem did the author and her colleagues face when arriving at the island? A．They didn’t have enough food.B．They found the hospital gone.C．They were in need of financial support.D．They got infected due to the polluted water.10．What can be inferred from Paragraph3?A．The author found it important to offer sympathy to those in need.B．The author was not only a nurse but also worked as an interpreter.C．People on the island were quite talkative and many enjoyed chatting.D．There was no language barrier between the medical workers and the residents. 11．What can we learn about Doctors without Borders?A．It is horrible and adventurous.B．It is meaningful and helpful.C．It requires nothing but courage.D．It promises better job opportunities.DIt is a commonly held belief that smiling takes years off your appearance by conveying a youthful joie de vive(生活之乐).Yet a study has found that smiling actually makes people look older,unless they are over60,in which case the wrinkles have set in and it makes little difference.Researchers showed participants hundreds of photographs of faces of people aged between 20and80,either smiling or with a neutral expression,and were asked to estimate their age.The faces of younger people in their twenties and thirties were“strongly”and“reliably”identified as looking older when they were smiling.However,smiling had little or no effect on the perceived age of those over the age of60.The study found that for middle-aged people between the ages of40and60,gender played a role in whether smiling altered the perceived age.Men in this age category appeared older when they smiled but for their female counterparts,smiling had no effect.Researchers also suggested that it could be down to the gender differences in lifestyle and skin care that could affect facial wrinkling.Mr.Goodale,the lead researcher,said:“Not only do middle-aged men have more wrinkles than middle-aged women—the wrinkles around the eyes increases more when middle-aged men smile than it does when middle-aged women smile.”The study follows a similar one undertaken in2018which also disproved the theory that smiling can take years off your appearance.The same scientists published a paper saying that the belief“well-rooted in media”was“a complete misconception”.They said the misplaced belief was causing social media users to post ageing photos of themselves online. 12．According to the passage,what is commonly believed about smiling?A．Smiling can fill people with energy.B．Smiling is beneficial to our health. C．Smiling quickens the ageing process.D．Smiling can make one appear younger. 13．The following factors are responsible for face wrinkling except________. A．Lifestyle B．skin care C．profession D．gender 14．Which of the following will the researchers probably agree with?A．For the middle-aged,smiling affects males more than females.B．For those of advanced age,smiling makes them look younger.C．To avoid looking old,you’d better not smile when taking photos.D．Smiling has the same effect on both young adults and the elderly.15．What is the text type?A．A medical leaflet.B．A science report.C．An encyclopedia.D．A biology textbook.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。
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷(附答案)
2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷一、阅读理解1、 A AConsidering studying in the US? Concerned about expense? Let's explore strategies for reducing economic pressure.Finding scholarships, as many US institutions offer scholarships to international students. Make use of search engines like Fastweb or for comprehensive scholarship searches. Scholarships can be competitive due to high demand. However, a large number of opportunities exist. Tips for securing scholarships. •Academic excellence: Strong academic performance is highly regarded by universities. •Extracurricular involvement: Participation in sports, music or community service distinguishes applicants. •Seek guidance: Teachers or advisers can offer valuable advice.Alternative cost-reduction measures •On-campus employment: International students can work on campus, providing both income and networking opportunities. •Community colleges: Start studies at a community college, which is often more affordable, before transferring to a university for degree completion. Host family accommodation: Living with a US family can be a cost-effective alternative to university housingFinancial options: leans and aid Loans（贷款）: Some financial institutions loans to international students. Financial aid: Certain universities provide financial assistance to international students.Practical budgeting Home cooking: Preparing meals at home is more economical than dining out. •Second-hand purchases: Choose used books and fumiture to save on expenses •Public transportation: Take buses and trains instead of owning a car for more cost-effective travel.(1) What is an advantage in guaranteeing scholarships?A. A great gift in art.B. Excellent academic performance.C. Active participation in class activities.D. A good command of using search engines.(2) Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Community college fees are relatively high.B. Owning a car is the cheapest way to get around.C. International students have access to financial aid in some universities.D. On-campus accommodation costs much less than living with a host family.(3) Which section of a newper may the text come from?A. Education.B. Economy.C. Transportation.D. Travel.2、 B Are you an "I person" or an "E person"? These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. There are 16 personalities in all, of which "I" and "E" refer to "introverted" and "extroverted", respectively. Even if someone is typically quiet, many online discussions suggest that an "I person" can still act outgoing at times. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an "E" person. According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called "masking". That is hiding your true personality in specific situations. "Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so, " wrote the MasterClass website. Thinking on this, I may actually be the kind of person that these people are discussing. Most times, I just wish to make the atmosphere more interesting and exciting and show people that I'm easy to get along with. But deep down, I mostly enjoy being alone and quiet Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone's personality seems fun. However, I went too far at one time. My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that a "P person" doesn't like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, "You don't seem like a "Pperson'". "Why? " she asked back. "Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do? " It was then that I realized that I'd taken the result too seriously. The MBTI personality test may show something you don't know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. And that's all it is-for fun. Knowing someone's MBTI result doesn't mean you really know this person.(1) An “I person" tends to ___.A. reflect on problems aloneB. enjoy gatherings with friendsC. be active in social situationsD. try to chat with complete strangers(2) Why does an "I person" act like an "E person" sometimes?A. Because he/she wants to be like others.B. Because he/she needs a sense of belonging.C. Because he/she dislikes to embarrass others.D. Because he/she is actually an "person" deep inside.(3) What does the writer mean by saying "I went too far" in paragraph 5?A. She pushed her sister too much.B. She failed to help her sister follow her plan.C. She believed blindly the result of the personality test.D. She discouraged her sister to make a detailed travel plan.(4) What does the writer think about the MBTI?A. It is supposed to be strictly followed.B. It tells you everything about your personality.C. It's an interesting way to start a chat with a stranger.D. It's a reliable approach to telling what type of people a person belongs to.3、 C When opening certain mobile apps, users often find disruptive （有干扰性的） open-app advertisements that impact their experience. Open-app advertisements are advertisements that appear in between contents or during transition screens, such as when an app is loading the next page. Some ofthese advertisements can redirect users to another app if the phone is shaken, causing a lot of frustration for consumers. These open-app advertisements function as gateways and become more common during online shopping festivals, redirecting users to shopping platforms such as Taobao and JD. Most smartphones have a gyroscope sensor （陀螺仪传感器） to detect shaking, leading to unintentional redirection. Many users not only find it annoying to find themselves on an advertisements page, but also have trouble disabling the gyroscope feature since sometimes their phones lack the choice to do so to avoid this issue. In response, authorities have introduced detailed regulations on shaking advertisements gateways. A regulation published in December 2022 outlines specific rules for the design of "shake-to-open" advertisements. It says that these advertisements can only be "clicked through" if the phone's rotation angle exceeds 35 degrees, with an action time longer than three seconds. Additionally, in February, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized that pop-up or open-app advertisements should not disrupt users' experiences. A regulation introduced in May states that advertisements must include a clear button for users to close them. Government enforcement of these regulations presents challenges, as the number of apps and developers is great. However, this should not be an exeuse for internet platforms to break the rules, as this behavior causes far more harm than good. A survey by the Jiangsu Consumer Council showed that over 90 percent of users strongly dislike open-app advertisements, feeling that their rights are being threatened. While these advertisements might lead to more clicks, the fact is that the advertisements may harm the credibility of the platforms that the advertisements lead to and weaken the users' willingness to use the platforms. Platforms can achieve a mutually beneficial （互惠互利） solution only if they respect users' choices and provide suitable advertisements that users are wiling to accept.(1) What does the first paragraph mainly talk about concerning open-app ads?A. The benefits of open-app ads for online shopping platforms.B. The lack of regulations governing traditional advertising methods.C. The effectiveness of open-app ads in increasing users' engagement.D. The negative impact of disruptive open-app ads on users' experience.(2) What was regulated in December 2022 about "shake-to-open" ads?A. They can be clicked through without any restrictions.B. They can only be clicked through on certain conditions.C. They should have a clear button for users to close them.D. They should appear for only three seconds on the screen.(3) How can platforms reach a win-win solution as mentioned in the last paragraph?A. By ignoring users' choices.B. By respecting users' preferences.C. By presenting more irrelevant ads.D. By flooding users with more profitable ads.(4) What is the best title of the passage?A. The Preferences of Shopping Platforms.B. The Challenges of Online Shopping Festivals.C. The Role of Advertisements in Improving Users' Experience.D. The Battle against Disruptive Advertisements on Mobile Apps.4、D Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, 创伤后应激障碍) is a mental disorder that develops among people who have experienced or observed traumatic things such as wars, disasters or other violent events. At the heart of PTSD is a memory that can not be controlled. It can affect the everyday lives of its sufferers in forms such as flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety. A new study done by researchers from Yale University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City suggests that patients with PTSD process their traumatic memories differently than regular memories. The researchers did brain scans of 28 PTSD patients. They asked the patients to listen to recorded narrations of their own memories. Some of the recorded memories were neutral, some were simply "sad", and some were traumatic. They found that when the patients listened to the "sad" memories, the hippocampus （海马体）, which is responsible for forming memories, was activated. But when they listened to the traumatic memories, a different area, called the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC, 后扣带回皮质), was engaged The PCC is not a memory region. Instead, it regulates internal experiences, such as daydreaming. The more severe PTSD symptoms are, the more active the PCC is. "The brain doesn't look like it is in a state of memory, it looks like it is in a state of present experience, " Daniela Schiller, one of the authors of the study, told The New York Times. That means people with PTSD feel as though they're experiencing the traumatic event again in the present moment, rather than thinking back on it like a typical memory. The new finding might hold hope for new PTSD therapies （治疗）. Future therapies are expected to focus on helping PTSD patients returm their traumatic memories to the hippocampus so that they can treat them as regular and non-disruptive （非破坏性的） memories. Changing the ways of thinking could help the brain reduce the feeling of immediate threat caused by trauma, according to llan Harpaz-Rotem, one of the paper's authors.(1) What does the underlined word "flashbacks" in paragraph I mean?A. Rapid movements of eyes.B. Loud sound in the distance.C. Repeated upsetting memories.D. Bright lights suddenly appearing.(2) How do people with PTSD recall traumatic events according to Daniela Schiller?A. They treat them as regular memories.B. They can easily control these memories.C. They struggle to remember traumatic events clearly.D. They vividly relive traumatic events as if they are happening at present.(3) What is the author's attitude towards the new finding?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Unclear.D. Doubtful.(4) What is the purpose of the passage?A. To analyze the reasons for traumatic events.B. To inform readers of the symptoms of PTSD patients.C. To advocate patients' participation in future therapies.D. To present a research finding and its potential application.二、七选五5、 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
广东省茂名市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷(含答案)
广东省茂名市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解A first aid kit is a must in every family in case of emergency. To help you make sure yours contains all the right things, we spoke to experts in emergency medicine. And the following are some of the items recommended.A.Burn hydrogel.B.Antiseptic wipes.C.Antibacterial ointment.D.Hydrocortisone cream.2、How many items are related to cleaning?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.3、Which column of a website is the text probably taken from?A.Sports.B.Health.C.Culture.D.Opinion.Tyra Peralte thought keeping a diary during the pandemic（流行病）might help her sort out her messy feelings. In April 2020, the mother of two in Montclair, New Jersey, started writing frankly about the challenges of work, marriage and motherhood during a global crisis.Peralte wanted to know how other women were doing. So she made an unusual offer. She invited women from near and far to fill the remaining lined pages of her black-and-white marbled composition notebook with their own pandemic tales. She named the project The Travelling Diary.“I wanted an interaction that felt human,” Peralte says, “and it feels very human to read someone else's writing. ”She f ound her first contributor during a conference for entrepreneurs. When she mentioned the diary, a woman in North Carolina immediately said she would like to write in it.From there, Peralte posted an article about her idea on Medium in an effort to get more women involved. So many wanted to participate that Peralte decided to create a website for people to add their names to the queue. She came up with a system: Each person gets to keep the diary for three days and fill as many pages as she wishes. Then she is responsible for mailing it to the next person, whose address Peralte provides. Each participant fills the pages with her own handwriting, and sometimes her own artwork, sharing her stories.So far, more than 2,000 women from 30 countries have participated, some as far away as South Africa and Australia. Of course, not all those entries could fit in just one journal. More than 50 of these notebooks are currently in circulation（流通），and about 20 completed ones are back in Peralte's possession, including the original diary with her first entry, about navigating pandemic life and reconnecting with family.“It is beautiful to have it again and to read it,” she says. “I carry these stories with me on a daily basis.”4、Why did Peralte set up The Travelling Diary?A. To help those in need.B.To figure out her feelings.C. To offer job opportunities.D.To interact with other women.5、How did Peralte invite women to take part in the project?A.By offering a website to sign up.B.By holding business meetings.C. By writing letters of invitation.D.By building up a system to follow.6、Who will keep the notebook after it is finished?A.The one who filled in the last page.B. The one whose story is the most attractive.C. The one who originally set up this project.D. The one whose handwriting is the most impressive.7、Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A.Women's DiariesB.The Travelling DiaryC.Women,Story-tellersD.Peralte,a Creative WomanZibo, located in East China's Shandong Province, was not widely known as a tourist destination. However, over the past few months the industrial city's BBQ has gained enormous popularity and attracted a massive flood of visitors who have turned it into an Instagram-worthy site.This local delicious food has been delighting residents and tourists alike for generations. Zibo BBQ, famous for its unique flavors and techniques, is a must-try experience for food enthusiasts from around the world.The grilling（烧烤）process is where the true magic of Zibo BBQ lies. Skilled grill masters use a combination of traditional and modern techniques to ensure that the food is cooked to perfection. The key is in the slow and steady cooking process, which allows the meat to become tender and juicy while absorbing the rich flavors of the marinades（腌料）and spices.Zibo BBQ wouldn't be complete without a wide range of delicious side dishes to accompany the star of the show. From crisp, fresh vegetables to steamed bread and seasoned rice, there's something to suit every kind of taste. And don't forget to try the local specialty: Zibo cold noodles, a refreshing and flavorful treat that pairs perfectly with the bold flavors of BBQ. Of course, no BBQ experience would be complete without a cold drink to wash it all down. In Zibo, local beer is a popular choice, providing the perfect balance of crisp refreshment and hearty BBQ flavors.“I never expected Zibo barbecue to become so popular all of a sudden!” said Zhang Linlin, deputy director of the business management department at Shandong College of Tourism and Hospitality. “With the recent intensive publicity, many of my young colleagues have rushed to try it out. They all praised its great taste and reasonable price.”8、What makes Zibo a tourist hot spot?A.Its industry.B.Its barbecue.C.Its location.D.Its culture.9、What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about Zibo BBQ?A.The secret to its popularity.B.The composition of its spices.C.The level of its grill masters.D.The source of its food materials.10、What may customers choose if they want to wash down the spicy flavor?A.A cup of hot tea.B.A bowl of noodles.C.A glass of local beer.D.A dish of fresh vegetables.11、What can be learned from Zhang Linlin's words in the last paragraph?A. Zibo BBQ becomes famous overnight.B.The success of Zibo attracts investment.C. The reasonable price makes up for the taste.D. Young people rush to Zibo for new opportunities.China's highest academic institution for natural sciences opened its doors to science lovers to share the latest scientific and technological achievements, with the goal of popularizing science and allowing the public to engage with noted scientists and key research facilities.The institute featured dozens of exhibitions on China's latest achievements in artificial intelligence, autonomous underwater vehicles, lunar exploration and experiments onboard the Tiangong space station.had been able to hold live activities on Public Science Day.Parents and children began queuing outside the front doors of the academy's Institute of Physics early in the morning. The Institute of Automation extended opening hours several times to accommodate visitors, and tickets were sold out in hours.Children of all ages came to see the institute's scientists conduct colorful and thought-provoking（发人深省的）physics experiments. After the show， they were able to use the instruments themselves and ask questions about their use.Cao Ying, a Beijing resident attending the event with her 3-year-old son, said that she had previously only known about these scientific achievements through the news. She added that it had been eye-opening to experience them firsthand and to talk to the scientists behind them. “Science education should start at an early age,” she said. “Seeing these scientific achievements in person makes me appreciate the hard work and ingenuity（独创性）of our scientists even more.”Chinese scientists and engineers have accomplished many great things, and the achievements should not be locked away in an ivory tower.By communicating their findings to the public, scientists also learn more about the actual needs of the people, which helps open up new areas of research and use. One example is using humanoid robots to care for the elderly.12、How did the institute involve the public in scientific events?A.By popularizing scientific findings.B.By communicating with scientists and engineers.C.By engaging the public in scientific experiments.D. By exhibiting the newest achievements of science and technology.13、What does the underlined word “feverish” mean in paragraph 3?A.Patient.B.Worried.C.Excited.D.Cautious.14、What is paragraph 6 mainly about?A.Admiration for hard work.B. Advice for science education.C.Recommendation from experts.D.Supportive response from the audience.15、What can scientists benefit from the activity?A.They can get inspiration.B. They can be known to the public.C.They can invent humanoid robots.D.They can exhibit their achievements.二、七选五16、What can be done if you're addicted to negative thinking? Here are a few tips that might help you understand how you're thinking and what changes you could make to stop the negative cycle.Catch your thoughts①_______. If you can catch your thoughts as they arise, you can just observe them. Observing your thoughts can help to recognize whether you're focused on the positive or the negative. Is there a real problem here that needs to be addressed? Or something you can acknowledge and let go of? When you process your thoughts with awareness, you can place them in the appropriate category.②_______Resisting is not usually the best way to deal with your negativity. Whatever you resist persists（维持）.The more you resist something，the more you attract it towards you. Ifyou imagine the worst that could happen and accept that, then the reality of what is actually happening isn't so bad after all. ③_______,once you realize you could survive the worst option.Appreciate moments of joy and gratitudeGratitude is a great tool to change your negative thoughts to positive ones. Even small things can help create a new habit of positive thinking. ④_______, so when you focus on what is good, the negative thoughts will have to take a back seat. Think about people and places that bring you joy, your favorite music or special pets. ⑤_______. We often overlook the things we take for granted. But if you start to look at all the things to be grateful for, your brain will begin to watch for more of the same.A.Accept and changeB.Be grateful for everythingC.You will need to learn to change your thoughtsD. It's difficult to have two opposing thoughts at onceE.Negative thinking can take hold of us for many reasonsF.The first thing to do is become aware of what you're thinkingG.You can change your thoughts to deal with tings realistically and with optimism三、完形填空（15空）Zhu Yanjun, 50, is the runner-up of the 2023 Chinese Poetry Competition. Afterwork as a migrant worker.Chinese Poetry Competition and won the second place, impressing the audience with hissome notes of copying poems in his pocket.beauty of poetry.17、A.visited B.left C.developed D.found18、A.began B.continued C.expected D.dreamed19、A.happy B.careful C.busy D.active20、A.inspire B.create C.pursue D.discover21、A.stopped B.appeared C.lost D.worked22、A.talent B.warmth C. confidence D.strength23、A.deals with B.runs through C.checks out D.tests on24、A.cold B.warm C.sunny D.rainy25、A.naturally B.gradually C.eventually D.temporarily26、A.reading B.writing C.printing D.publishing27、A.carries B.practices C.hides D.seeks28、A.experience B.desire C.chance D.task29、A.requires B.encourages C.forces D.enables30、A.treat B.share pare D.connect31、A.convey B.concern C.perform D.explore四、短文填空32、The earliest printed book that we can date accurately is a copy of the Diamond Sutra found in Dunhuang, China, in 1907. After printing was developed in China, ①_______(thousand) of copies of some early texts were printed. 400,000 copies of a 10th century Chinese Buddhist text still exist today. ②_______ was also in the 10th century that many Chinese texts ③_______ (begin) appearing in the form of books with pages.One problem with using a single block of wood for printing was that if you made a mistake while ④_______ (carve) the wood, you would have to start all over again. The solution was movable type, ⑤_______ was invented by Bi Sheng of Hubei Province．Bi used porcelain（瓷） Chinese characters ⑥_______ (place) in a printing frame on an iron plate in order to print books.An inventor and government officer in Anhui Province, Wang Zhen, made improvements to Bi's system between 1290 and 1301. First, Wang developed a system formaking high-quality ⑦_______ (wood) characters of the same size. Next, and most ⑧_______ (important),he found a way to organize these characters so they could quickly and easily be found by the printer. He did this ⑨_______ storing the characters on two round tables which could be turned. The characters ⑩_______ (order) by pronunciation, and were also given a number. The printer could call out the number of the character he needed, and his assistant would bring it to him.五、书面表达33、假定你是李华，你的英国朋友Jack来信说他最近刚读完英译版《西游记》，非常喜欢孙悟空，并询问你最喜欢哪个角色。
(完整版)高二下学期英语试题及答案
高二下学期英语试卷(满分150分)第一节：单项选择题（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）1. _____ Kate and Joan who taught Tom the nice song last night?A. Was itB. Were thereC. Will it beD. Must it have been2. Jane has been so ________ in getting used to everything that she hasn’t had time for social activities.A. confusedB. worriedC. devotedD. occupied3 To qualify yourself for this kind of new job, I recommend that you ________ some online courses.A. to takeB. takingC. takeD. would take4 That was the first time I _______ there and I was impressed by the friendly people very much.A. goB. was goingC. had goneD. have gone5. Have you ever listened to the song Yesterday once more,________ singer died in her early years?A. itsB. it’sC. whoseD. which6 ---Which day do you think is all right for our next meeting ?---You make___. _____day is all the same to me.A one ;OneB it; AnyC that; SomeD this; Another7 .Is this TV set___ you wish to have___?A the one; repairedB which; it repairedC the one; it repairedD which; repaired8. Would you slow down a bit, please? I can’t _________ you.A. keep up withB. put up withC. make up toD. hold on to9. Not only should you get used _________ under difficult conditions but also you should pay more attention _________ your work well. A. to work; to do B. to working; to doingC. to work; to doingD. to working; to do10. _________ I can see, there is only one possible way to keep away from the danger.A. As long asB. As far as B. Just as D. Even if11.The place _______interested me most was the Children's Palace.A. WhichB. whereC. whatD. in which12. I have bought two ballpens, _______ writes well.A. none of themB. neither of themC. neither of whichD. none of which13. The police looked into the case carefully and found the thief hadentered the house ______ a ladder.A. by the meansB. by all meansC. by ways ofD. by means of14.The way ______he looks at problems is wrong.A. whichB. whoseC. whatD./st summer we visited the West Lake, ______Hangzhou is famousin the world.A. for whichB. for thatC. in whichD. what第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）Learning experiences happen to us throughout our lives. Not long ago, I had one that I would like to 16 .I was going to Marblehead with my sailboat team. The team was racing down the highway at 85 mph 17 we realized we were18 . Luckily, we saw a rest area ahead. I had a brand new $20 bill. I was so 19 because I had never had that kind of cash before. But spending it on 20 seemed like throwing it away. We all rushed into the pizza line. 21 I got a pizza and a drink, and walked to my table. About halfway through the meal, I 22 I had not actually handed any money to the cashier. I had just 23 out, and nobody had noticed. I felt terrible.My conscience（良心）opened its mouth and swallowed me in one big bite. I couldn’t 24 over it. I just couldn’t go back to the cashier and 25 for my stolen pizza. I was so upset that I 26 to give myself the pleasure of an ice cream in 27 that someone would say,“ Hey, Jeff, why don’t you use the change 28 the pizza instead of that nice, new $20 bill?” I was not so 29___ of my cash now.For the next two years, whenever I was 30 the “pizza incident”, I would say to myself, “Don’t think about it....”I have learned two things from this 31 aybe I was a fool for32 to my conscience, and being too stupid to appreciate a 33 pizza. But the real lesson is that even if you get away from what you have done, your conscience will 34 up with you.This reflects the saying, “A coward（懦夫）dies a thousand deaths;a hero dies once.” I was a coward and have felt terrible about that incident at least a thousand times. If I had been a “35 ” and gone back to pay for the pizza, I would have felt a little uncomfortable about it only once, or maybe twice.16. A. say B. talk C. share D. explain17. A. as B. while C. then D. when18. A. lost B. tired C. hungry D. anxious19. A. excited B. eager C. satisfied D. encouraged20. A. rest B. food C. travel D. drink21. A. Luckily B. Finally C. Immediately D. Actually22. A. thought B. recognized C. noticed D. realized23. A. walked B. left C. worked D. found24. A. look B. get C. turn D. think25. A. ask B. pay C. apologize D. send26. A. refused B. wanted C. hoped D. meant27. A. hope B. surprise C. anger D. fear28. A. into B. with C. for D. from29. A. sure B. upset C. proud D. pleased30. A. warned B. reminded C. thought D. told31. A. experience B. experiment C. story D. mistake32. A. turning B. taking C. handing D. giving33. A. free B. cheap C. plain D. delicious34. A. make B. wake C. catch D. put35. A. coward B. fool C. loser D. hero第三节：阅读理解（共两小节，满分40分）第一小节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）AHappiness is for everyone. You don't need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads in their free time.In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, you friends will help you; when you work hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that can't be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like a revolving(旋转的) door: when it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person.36. What kind of people can enjoy happiness according the passage?A. Only those who have cars.B. Only those who have their own happiness.C. Only those who have big houses.D. Only those who have a lot of money.37. When you fall down in a PE class, both your teacher and your classmates will _______.A. laugh at youB. play jokes on youC. quarrel with youD. help you up38. What will your friends say to you when you make great progress?A. Oh, so do I.B. Congratulations!C. Good luck!D. It's just so-so.39. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air.B. You can get help from others when you make mistakes.C. You can still be a happy person even if you have little money.D. Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towardsyou.BI grew up in a small town. My father raised chickens and ran a construction company. I was only 10 years old when my dad gave me the responsibility of feeding the chickens and cleaning up the coop. He believed it was important for me to have those jobs to learn responsibility. Then, when I was 22, I found a job in Natchbill at a country music club called the Natchbill Palace. I washed dishes and cooked from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and then went on to sing until 2:00 in the morning. It wasn’t long before I became known as a singing cook.I had been rejected so many times by record companies that it was hard not to be discouraged. One night, a woman executive (主管) from a company named Warner Brothers Records came to hear me sing. When the show was over, we sat down and talked, and after she left, I said to myself it was one more rejection. A few weeks later, my manager received a phone call —Warner Brothers Records wanted to sign a record deal with me. Soon after, I released my first record in June 1986. It sold over 2 million copies.My best efforts have gone into every job I’ve ever held.It was the sense of responsibility that made me feel like a man. Knowing that I had done my best filled me with pride. I still feel that way today, even though I have become a well-known singer.40. The main purpose of the writer’s dad by letting him feed thechickens and clean up the coop was ____________.A. to let him learn responsibilityB. to let him earn his own livingC. to let him help with the companyD. to let him spend his spare time(注意：从41题开始，把选项答在答题纸上)41. Why was the writer once known as a singing cook?A. Because he was a cook at a country music club.B. Because he sang for guests while he worked as a cook.C. Because he often sang while cooking.D. Because he liked singing better than cooking.42. ________ first recognized his talents and helped to make his career successful.A. Warner’s brotherB. His managerC. His fatherD. A woman executive43. What made the writer proud of himself?A. His ability to live independently.B. His sense of responsibility in whatever he did.C. His courage in the face of rejections.D. His hard work in his early years.CDown-to-earth means being honest, open, and easy to deal with. It is a pleasure to find someone who is down-to-earth. A person who is down-to-earth is easy to talk to. He or she accepts others as equals. A down-to-earth person may be an important member of society, of course, but they do not let their importance go to their heads, and they do not consider themselves to be better than others who are less important. Someone who is filled with self-importance and pride, often without cause, is said to have his nose in the air. There is no way a person with his nose in the air can be down-to-earth.Americans use another expression that is similar in some way to down-to-earth. The expression is both feet on the ground. Someone with both feet on the ground is a person with a good understanding of reality. He has what is called common sense. He may have dreams but he does not allow them to block his knowledge of what is real. The opposite kind of person is one who has his head in the clouds. A man with his head in the clouds is a dreamer whose mind is not in the world. Sometimes such a dreamer can be brought back to reality; sharp words from the teacher,for example, can usually get a daydreaming student to put both feet back on the ground.The person who is down-to-earth usually has both feet on the ground. But the opposite is not always true. Someone with both feet on the ground may not be as open and easy to deal with as someone who is down-to-earth. When we have both our feet firmly on the ground, we are realistic and we act honestly and openly toward others, and our lives are like the ground below us, solid and strong.44. If a person has his nose in the air, he ____.A. is down to the earthB. is easy to deal withC. always thinks he is more important than othersD. is confident45. If a person has both feet on the ground, he ____.A. is in touch with reality, and doesn’t have any dream sB. has some dreams but he is realisticC. is honest, open and easy to deal withD. is honest, open but hard to deal with46. From the second paragraph, we know that sharp words from ateacher can usually ________.A. help a student get down to the earthB. wake a student upC. help a daydreaming student come down to the groundD. help a daydreaming student to become more realistic47. The underlined sentence “But the opposite is not always true.” mostprobably means that ______.A. the person who has his nose in the air is not trueB. a man with his head in the clouds is often not intelligentC. the opposite direction is always wrongD. a person who has both feet on the ground may not bedown-to-earthDMost Americans believe that someone isn’t grown-up until the age of 26 and they should complete their education, have a full-time job, have a family to support and be financially independent. They also believe that becoming a real grown-up is a process which begins at about the age of 20 and takes about five years, according to the report from the University of Chicago’s National Opinion Research Center.The findings are based on a representative sample of 1,398 people over the age of 18 who were surveyed in person. The survey found thatpeople expect the transitions to grown-up status to be completed at the following ages: age 20.9 self-supporting; age 21.1 no longer living with parents; age 21.2 having a full-time job; age 22.3 education completed; age 24.5 being able to support a family financially; age 25.7 getting married; and age 26.2 having a child.“There is a large degree of agreement across social groups on the relative importance of the seven transitions,” said Tom Smith, director of the survey. The only obvious pattern of differences is on views about supporting a family, having children and getting married. Older adults consider these more important than younger adults do. This probably shows in large part a change in values across generations away from traditional family values. The most valued step toward reaching adulthood, the survey found, is completing education, followed by full-time employment, supporting a family, financial independence, living independently, and marriage.48. According to the first paragraph, someone is a grown-up when he_______.A. has found a full-time jobB. has finished his study in universityC. can make money and support himself after completing hiseducationD. can support a family and be financially independent aftergraduation49. A young man of 24 may be busy ________.A. finding a jobB. finding a girl friendC. making moneyD. preparing for his wedding50. The underlined word “status”in the second paragraph probablymeans “________”.A. positionB. rankC. levelD. situation第二小节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）ETaking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways. ____51____. Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interests. You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. ____52____.Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process. ____53__ _.The following methods may work best for you.﹡Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.﹡Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main poins and supporting facts.﹡Write your notes in your own words.﹡_____54___.﹡Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记).When you do,be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time.____55____.e words, not complete sentences.B.There are three pracyical note-taking methods.C.You must write your notes on separate paper.D.Otherwise, you may not able to read your notes later.E.You will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.F.That means you must first decide what is important enough to includein your notesG.First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easy for youto understand and remember.第四节：单词拼写（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）56. She is usually _______(承认) to be one of our best artists.57. The Paciffic Ocean is __________（丰富的）in rare species of plantsand animals.58.This is the land which is f________for heroes to live in.59.She s________ in a foreign country and had a happy life after sheretired.60.He has never done enough __________(准备) for his examinations. 第五节：短文改错（看答题纸，共10处错，每处2分，满分20分）文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。
2021-2022学年福建省三明市高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题
2021-2022学年福建省三明市高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题1. World Book Day is an annual event organized by the UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright. As this year’s day for knowledge is coming, let’s take a look at the world’s fascinating libraries and enjoy the fun of reading.Library of AlexandriaThe Alexandria Library in Alexandria, Egypt, is one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world. The library, destroyed in 415 AD and rebuilt in 2002, is not only a library, but also a museum and scientific research institution. It's also called the Egyptian cultural center and a lighthouse of thought, culture and science.Mazarin LibraryMazarin Library is located within the Institute of France, on the left bank of Seine in Paris. Created in the 17th century, it has one of the richest collections of rare books and documents in modem France, and is the oldest public library in the country.National Library of IndonesiaThe Indonesian National Library, located in Jakarta, Indonesian, has the most complete collection of publications in the country, recording the information of Indonesia in various times. Documents written on leaves, bark, bamboo and Indonesian native paper are some of the rare items kept in the collection.Stuttgart City LibraryStuttgart City Library is a cube outside with a hollow design inside. The hollow part is connected with misplaced stairs to create a unique sense of space. Since its completion in 2011, it has become a local cultural and architectural card.1. What’s special about Library of Alexandria?A．It was built in 2002. B．It holds the largest books.C．It offers multiple functions. D．It has an Egyptian lighthouse.2. What do Mazarin Library and National Library of Indonesia have in common?A．Oldest publications. B．Rare documents.C．Richest leaves. D．Valuable books.3. Which library most attracts those who are interested in architecture?A．Library of Alexandria. B．Mazarin Library.C．National Library of Indonesia. D．Stuttgart City Library.2. I am not a typical graduate student. As an engineer, I have designed electronic control systems for more than 30 years, and I had expected to do so until I retired.My wife is a scientist at the Australian National University (ANU). One year, I accompanied her to a scientific conference. Jochen Zeil, a professor at the ANU who studies animal behavior, captured my interest.At lunchtime, Zeil and I had a long and very enjoyable discussion about his idea on the fundamentals of insect vision. When we parted, I joked that if he wanted another PhD student, he could count me in. About a month later he emailed me, “Haven’t heard from you Have you enrolled yet?” And that’s how, at the age of 53, I became a part-time doctoral student in biology at the ANU.My background in biology was decades ago, so I needed to learn the basics fast. Diving into textbooks, I went through an intense “undergraduate course” in my spare time. After a while, I managed to follow the papers I read. But the more I learnt, the more I realized how little I knew. Every paper aroused my interest to read more. It was tiring, and at times frustrating, but fun. I read, and read, and thought, and suddenly things fell into place. Still, being a part-time graduate student wasn’t easy. I forgot the meaning of “spare time” for a while. Now, at the age of 61, my PhD is nearly at an end in itself.New knowledge enriches you, regardless of how old you are. If you have the opportunity to dive into a new field, just take it.1. What motivated the author to study biology at the ANU?A．His passion for engineering. B．His curiosity about Zeil’s idea.C．His wife’s suggestion.D．His job’s requirement.2. How did Zeil react to the author’s joke about being a PhD student?A．He laughed at him. B．He ignored his words.C．He felt satisfied. D．He took it seriously.3. Which of the following best describes the author’s life at the ANU?A．Exhausting but enjoyable. B．Frustrating and worthless.C．Tiring but promising. D．Happy and relaxing.4. Which proverb can be the best summary of the text?A．Never too old to learn. B．Every minute counts.C．Practice makes perfect. D．Experience must be bought.3. Robots have always imitated (模仿) life. Social androids powered by artificial intelligence have now reached a level where they may be ready to wok in shops, airports, and care hones. But an entirely new class of robots is being developed that can grow, evolve, and even reproduce.Growth is a new frontier in robotics. Stanford Univer sity’s root robot is a plastic tubular (管状的) robot that grows by unfolding from the inside as air is pumped into it. The soft body can move over rough or sticky surfaces, grow to 100 times its original length, and squeeze through gaps one-quarterof its size. Root robots can twist and turn in any direction to move through tight spaces. Its designers say the robot could be used to detect people and deliver equipment inside collapsed buildings.Reproduction and evolution were actually used in an earlier experiment in 2015. European scientists built a computerized “mother” robotic am that assembled smaller robots. Each generation that the system built became progressively better at moving. Baby robots were glued together by the mother robot in different ways, so they could move further than the generation before.It was a major milestone in robot learning and was used as inspiration for robotic evolution projects at the UK York Robotics Laboratory, Robot bodies there are 3D printed and then fitted, using a computerized arm, with sensors and other components. Designs are tested in a mock-up (实物模型) of a nuclear reactor, where robots must clear radioactive waste. Each robot is scored on its success at the task, and the computer then chooses which robots are allowed to reproduce. What form that robot life takes depends entirely on its success.Researchers say their system could operate entirely by itself. But future evolutionary robot systems would likely need a kill switch to stop the system from running out of control and harming humans or the environment.1. What is the feature of the root robot?A．Flexible. B．Rough. C．Sticky. D．Tight.2. Which robots are entitled to reproduction?A．The ones clearing waste. B．The ones printed by a computer.C．The ones fitted with sensors. D．The ones performing well at the task.3. Why is a kill switch needed for future evolutionary robot systems?A．For test. B．For environment. C．For safety. D．For replacement.4. What is probably the best title for the text?A．Future Androids Change Human’s LifeB．Robots Reproduce to Meet Human’s DemandC．New Androids are Widely Used in Different AreasD．Robots Imitate Life to Create Better Versions of Themselves4. Climate change and habitat loss from big agriculture are combining to decrease global insect populations, with each problem making the other worse, a new study finds.While insects may bother people at times, they also are key in pollinating (授花粉) plants to feed people, making soil more fertile. Scientists have noticed a dramatic drop both in total insect numbers and diversity of insect species due to harmful chemicals and high pollution.Big single-crop agriculture that leaves less habitat and leafy food for insects plus higher temperatures from climate change are huge problems for insect number drop, but a new study in the journal Nature based on more than 750,000 samples of 18,000 different species of insects says it’snot just those two threats acting on their own. The interaction between habitat loss and climate change does smash insect populations.“In his case, the habitat loss and climate change can often be worse than if they were acting on their own, as one can make the impact of the other worse and vice versa (反之亦然). We’re missing part of the picture if we are only l ooking at these things individually,” said Outhwaite, an ecologist at University College London. For example, single-crop agriculture often reduces tree shading, making it hotter in a given spot. On top of that comes climate change. Then insects that need heat relief or need to move north for cooler climates can run into problems with lack of proper habitat because of large farms.What makes this study important is that it’s the first to link climate change and industrialized agriculture together in explaining harm to insects. The study used so many different samples and species around the world, which gives its findings more credibility.1. What contributes to the drop in insect numbers?A．Leafy plants and fertile soil. B．Less pollinated plants.C．Habitat loss and climate change. D．Diverse chemicals.2. What does the underlined word “smash” mean in the text?A．Soar. B．Decrease. C．Damage. D．Increase.3. Why does the author mention “single-crop agriculture” in paragraph 4?A．To offer a comparison. B．To explain a theory.C．To draw a conclusion. D．To make a prediction.4. What does the author want to stress about his study in the last paragraph?A．Its complex data. B．Its strict process.C．Its special value. D．Its new application.5. Fueling tourism recovery with micro toursThe concept of “micro-tourism” or “micro-vacation”, which comes from the tourism industry, may not be new and seems to have become a trend in recent years.1 It is characterized by short-distance travel, usually on weekends or during short holidays. In contrast to a proper vacation, which usually involves detailed planning, much longer travel time, higher expenses, and extends over a week or more, micro-vacation needs little planning and time, and is less expensive.2 It’s usua lly a family seeking quality time and comfort together, and the choice of location more flexible.Micro-tourism began catching on seven or eight years ago. It has become increasingly popular since the COVID-19 outbreak. 3 Therefore, more and more people, especially those living in large and medium-sized cities, go on short vacations for relaxation.Local tours, short-distance leisure tours have been fueling the tourism industry’s recovery. Adapting to these new trends, destinations around cities, parks and campsites are offering new, specialized facilities and services. Homestays, parental hotels and handicraft workshops are also becoming popular. 4 The internet is strikingly full of innovative short videos on camping. And camping equipment is selling well, and it’s hard to get camping sites in country parks.5 Those include advice on how to improve industry standards, safety management, environmental protection, emergency rescue services and anti-pandemic measures. If these issues are properly addressed, micro-tourism will drive the recovery of the tourism.6. Years ago, Nixon, known as Mr. Sunrise, began each day from a bench with a spectacular view such as sunrise of the Florida waterfront.One day a woman ________ to say hello, adding, “Everyday I come, you are here. Your ________ presence makes me know that everything will be OK.” At that time he decided to pay attention to the people walking past. He started ________ at people and striking up ________ with a simple “hello”. A few passers-by began joining him on the ________, talking about relationships career, and personal problems. “I let them know we ________ to each other,” Nixon ________.Every morning, he will ________ at the waterfront for two hours. He was nicknamed Mr. Sunshine for his regular ________ and kind openness to listen. Whatever problem a person wants to air, Nixon lends an ear to listen ________. He listens to everyone without ________ or criticism. In other words, he just listens whenever needed.Some people simply ________ to make small talk. Others simply want to sit next to someone and________ the silence. “Once a guy stopped, and we stared at the water for an hour then he said thank you and left. He just wanted a/an ________ moment with someone around.”Mr. Sunshine sai d, “Whoever stopped ________ my undivided attention. I wanted him to walk away knowing he wasn’t alone.”1.A．refused B．stopped C．wanted D．needed2.A．random B．sudden C．constant D．temporary3.A．pointing B．smiling C．teasing D．laughing4.A．action B．friendship C．arguments D．conversations 5.A．party B．view C．bench D．routine6.A．matter B．belong C．tend D．turn7.A．reminded B．argued C．discussed D．recalled8.A．speak B．stand C．stay D．exercise9.A．presence B．responsibility C．determination D．courage10.A．anxiously B．patiently C．mindlessly D．gratefully11.A．hesitation B．judgment C．permission D．comparison 12.A．come about B．drop off C．come across D．drop by13.A．share B．break C．avoid D．forget14.A．unforgettable B．surprising C．peaceful D．exciting15.A．distracts B．disturbs C．suspends D．deserves7. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
四川省资阳市高二下学期期末质量监测英语试题(含听力)(原卷版)
A.He won’t go shopping with the woman.
B.He hates going out in a heavy rainy day.
C.He dislikes going shopping in the mall downtown.
A.￥20.B.￥40.C.￥60.
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What is the relationship between the speakers?
A.Doctor and patient.B.Boss and secretary.C.Teacher and student.
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资阳市2022-2023学年度高中二年级第二学期期末质量监测
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1.本试卷共150分。考试时间120分钟。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
3.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。
C.He wanted to keep the room from being stolen.
19.Where did the speaker put the birthday cake?
A On the table.B.In the fridge.C.In the cupboard.
20.What will be charged by the hotel?
21 What is Adam Buxton’s Ramblebook about?
高二下学期检测英语试卷
高二下学期检测英语试卷Modified by JACK on the afternoon of December 26, 2020三校区高二下学期第二次大单元检测英语试题2018-5-30第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分分）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 time is it now?A. 6:40.B. 7:00.:20.2. What will the woman probably continue doing?A. Explaining the three ways.B. Having the first English class.C. Giving the students some advice.3. What played the most important role in Tom’s passing the TOFEL test?A. His good luck.B. His good effort.C. The good language school.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. On a train.B. On a bus.C. On a plane.5. What does the man want to do?A. Lend his dictionary to the woman.B. Borrow the woman’s dictionary.C. Help the woman find the dictionary.第二节（共15小题;每小题分,满分分）听下面5段对话或独白。
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2024年深圳市普通高中高二年级调研考试英语参考答案(笔试部分，满分130分）第一部分 基础知识（每小题1分，共15分）1-5 CCBDB6-10 CBDCA 11-15 DDAAB 第二部分 阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共50分） 16-18 DCC19-22 AADB 23-26 BBAA 27-30 CDDB 31-35 GCEBF第三部分语言运用（共40分）第一节（每小题1分，共15分）36-40 CABBD41-45 DCACB 46-50 BADDC 第二节（每小题1分，共10分） 51-55 GKDCA56-60 BJIEH 第三节（每小题1.5分，共15分） 61.elegant62.or 63.flew 64.as 65.devoting 66.who/that67.a 68.to acquire 69.have played/have been playing 70.truly第四部分 写作（25分）One possible version:To Maggie’s joy, her garden became beautiful and lively in a few months. The sunflowers were standing tall and the daisies were dancing in the breeze, attracting plenty of butterflies and bees. Maggie was delighted by the sight of the rainbow-like flowers. Excited, Maggie posted pictures of dedication, creativity, and the stunning results she had achieved with the help of GreenThumb. her plants on social media with captions detailing her gardening journey with GreenThumb.Her posts drew attention from neighbors, friends and even strangers. People admired Maggie’s As comments and likes poured in, Maggie felt proud and fulfilled.“I saw your photos online! How did you make your garden so amazing?” a classmate asked one morning. “It was GreenThumb! Let me introduce him to you!” Maggie beamed as she proudly shared her story with the classmate during lunch, drawing the attention of other classmates too. This time, everyone listened attentively and kept asking questions. It was a great moment, one that gave her a sense of recognition and belonging that she had longed for. GreenThumb opened a new world to her and she realized a small step toward personal growth can lead to remarkable transformations, both in the garden and within herself.。
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三校区高二下学期第二次大单元检测英语试题2018-5-30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 time is it now?A. 6:40.B. 7:00.C.7:20.2. What will the woman probably continue doing?A. Explaining the three ways.B. Having the first English class.C. Giving the students some advice.3. What played the most important role in T om’s passing the TOFEL test?A. His good luck.B. His good effort.C. The good language school.4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. On a train.B. On a bus.C. On a plane.5. What does the man want to do?A. Lend his dictionary to the woman.B. Borrow the woman’s dictionary.C. Help the woman find the dictionary.第二节（共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where does Amy come from?A. America.B. England.C. Spain.7. What will the speakers possibly do some day?A. Hold a party.B. Play a ball game.C. Visit Seattle.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman like best?A. Basketball and reading.B. Football and films.C. Films and basketball.9. What do both the two speakers probably agree on?A. Football is absolutely the best.B. Basketball is always the best.C. People have different favorites.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why is the man reading advertisements for houses?A. He expects to buy one.B. He aims to rent a house.C. He is interested in seeing houses.11. What does Jack like about the wooden house?A. The large windows.B. The large balcony.C. Enough sunlight.12. When will the man have a barbecue (烧烤)？A. This Saturday.B. On Sunday.C. At the weekend.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How long will it take to get to Cambridge by bus?A. About 50 minutes.B. About 100 minutes.C. About 150 minutes.14. How often do trains run from King’s Cross Station to Cambridge?A. About every twenty minutes.B. About every thirty minutes.C. About every forty minutes.15. What does the man advise the woman to do to reach King’s Cross Station?A. T ake a subway.B. T ake a bus.C. T ake a train.16. Where should the man turn right to get to the entrance?A. At the first crossroads.B. At the second crossroads.C. At the third crossroads.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why did the speaker need the book?A. For his job.B. For his hobby.C. For his class.18. How did the speaker check the book out?A. By paying some money first.B. With her university ID card.C. With the library catalog number.19. How long can a book be kept before it is renewed?A. One month.B. T wo months.C. Half a month.20. Why would the speaker rather borrow books?A. T o save money.B. T o hang on to them.C. T o improve her reading efficiency.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。
AMagazines can help get kids psyched about reading. The thrill of flipping through a fresh magazine can totally drive a new reader to practice words and learn about topics they might not normally be exposed to. For young readers who want to be entertained and learn something new. Here are our favorite kids magazine subscription picks.1. National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Kids is designed for children ages 6 to 14. The magazine is published by the National Geographic Society and has been in publication since September1975. With each issue, young readers enjoy a wide range of regular features such as “Amazing Animals”, “Weird but True”, “Cool Inventions” and “Guinness World Records.” A one-year subscription (10 issues) is $15.2. MuseThis magazine, launched in January 1997, features nine cartoon characters known as the Muses. The articles expose kids ages 9 and up to history, science and the arts. Regular Muse content includes fun facts, a question-and-answer page and fun themes such as extraterrestrial life (外星生命), urban legends and pirates. A one-year subscription (nine issues) is $34.3. ChopChopThis is an award-winning, non-profit quarterly magazine for kids ages 5 to 12. ChopChop is filled with great recipes, interactive games and educational food facts and is intended to inspire and teach kids to cook real food with their families. ChopChop received the 2016 Parents Choice Gold Award and was named the James Beard 2015 Publication of the Year. A one-year subscription (four issues) is $15.4. HighlightsWho doesn’t remember reading Highlights magazine --- whether at home or at the dentist’s office? Every 40-page issue helps children explore exciting new topics, investigate cool subjects and learn about our wonderful world. Highlights is ideal for ages 6 to 12 and features stories, puzzles, games, riddles, science experiments and craft projects. High Five, the preschool version of Highlights, is intended for little ones ages 2 to 6. A one-year subscription (12 issues) is $40.21. How much is a two-year subscription to a magazine launched in 1975?A. $30.B. $34.C. $40.D. $68.22. What is special about ChopChop?A. It has a history of 42 years.B. It has nine cartoon characters.C. It is helpful for kids to learn to cook.D. It includes a question-and-answer page.23. What topic do Muse and Highlights have in common?A. Science.B. Craft projects.C. Riddles.D. Animals.BKatie Blomquist, a 1st grade teacher at Pepperhill Elementary School in North Charleston, South Carolina, learned last year that one of her students wanted a bike for his birthday. But his parents could not afford it. So, like most other people that you will find here on InspireMyKids, she decided to do something about it!First, she thought about how to get a bike for that child. Then, she decided to think bigger. How could she also give a bike to his brother? Or how about a bike to every child in her class? Finally, her vision (愿景) got even bolder! How might she find a bike for the 650 kids that make up her entire school? Most children at Pepperhill live in poverty. Eventhough Ms. Blomquist could not afford to buy the bikes herself, she felt she now had to do something about it!So, she decided to start a GoFundMe campaign to raise money. Her request caught on! In less than 6 months, over 1,000 donors from around her community and even 10 countries around the world provided over $ 80,000 in donations! This was enough to buy more than 600 bikes for Pepperhill students, along with helmets and locks!After a big ceremony to surprise the kids, Ms, Blomquist makes more efforts. Katie Blomquist is starting a charity called “Going Places,” with a mission (使命) to bring joy to deserving children from low income families by providing them with bikes, swim lessons, summer camp opportunities, and more. This will enrich their growth and fuel their imaginations, supporting the most basic childhood right—a right to joy.” And she has started another GoFundMe campaign for her charity to help more schools and kids!24. What motivated Ms. Blomquist to start the GoFundMe campaign originally?A. A kid’s birthday wish.B. Her dream for a bike.C. Her bad family conditions.D. A moving story on InspireMyKids.25. How is Pepperhill Elementary School?A. Its educational level is well above average.B. It has no access to convenient transportation.C. Most of its students come from a poor background.D. It’s a community school intended for intelligent students.26. What do the figures in Para. 3 indicate?A. The great advantage of GoFundMe.B. The immediate success of GoFundMe.C. The large numbers of kind donations.D. The huge economic benefits of GoFundMe.27. Which word can best describe Katie Blomquist?A. Brave and sociable.B. Generous and honest.C. Aggressive and independent.D. Sympathetic and devoted.CHave you ever heard of a “googly-eyed (瞪眼的), stubby squid (乌贼)”? Well, you havenow. Scientists working to map the Pacific Ocean floor off the coast of North America found a purple squid with big eyes. The squid is. called the Rossia Pacifica. It is only about six centimeters long. The small sea creature was found at a depth of about 900 meters, off the coast of southern California.Money for the mapping project comes from the Ocean Exploration Trust. The trust was the idea of Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreckage (残骸) of the ship Titanic in 1985.The scientists making the map are working on a large boat called the Nautilus. The Nautilus has remote-controlled roving vehicles (交通工具) that can explore the ocean floor.The researchers have a number of cameras, all of which are connected to the boat with fiber-optic cables. When researchers found the brightly colored squid, they were very excited. You can see the excitement in a video posted to YouT ube. It has more than one million views. You can hear the scientists sayin g “Whoa! What is that? He has strange eyes.”The scientists are laughing. One of them jokingly suggests that the squid is actually a child’s toy dropped into the ocean by accident. It turns out the Ro ssia Pacifica uses its big eyes to look for shrimps (虾) that it can catch for food.The Nautilus left from Canada in May and will complete its trip in September.28. The chief task of the scientists on the ship Nautilus is to .A. find sunken shipsB. find a special squidC. make a map of the ocean floorD. measure the depths of some sea areas29. What impressed the scientists most when they found the squid?A. Its big eyes.B. Its small size.C. Its colorful body.D. Its living surroundings.30. What does the underlined word “it” in Para. 4 refer to?A. The research.B. The boat.C. You T ube.D. The video.31. What does the text mainly talk about?A. A unique ocean creature.B. The discovery of the ship Titanic.C. An organization to explore the sea.D. The scientists mapping the ocean floor.DHarvard University, which is facing claims of racial discrimination (歧视) against Asian- Americans in its admission process, has announced that its early acceptance rate for Asian Americans for the Class of 2022 has hit 24.2 percent, up from 21.7 percent a year earlier. The figures were released on Dec 12, 2017 by the school on its official website, the Harvard Gazette.Of the 6,630 applicants who applied for admission under the early action program, 964 were accepted. The college said 4,882 were deferred (推迟), 611 were rejected, and 173 applications were incomplete.The early enrollments (入学) for the Class of 2022 also reflect an overall increase in other nonwhite students from previous years, the famous university said. African-Americans make up 13.9 percent of students admitted early, compared with 12.6 percent last year. At the same time, Latinos (拉丁美洲人) account for 9.8 percent, up 1 percentage point last year, and Native Americans and Native Hawaiians account for 1.8 percent, up from 1.1 percent.“From small towns, suburbs, and cities—from throughout the United States and around the world-the Class of 2022 promises to be among the best classes in Harvard’s long history,” said William R. Fitzsimmons, dean (主任) of admissions and financial aid at Harvard University.Harvard is facing scrutiny from the Department of Justice and a separate lawsuit (诉讼) accusing the college of discriminating against Asian-Americans in its undergraduate admission process.In November, 2017 the Justice Department ci ted a 2015 lawsuit that charges Harvard’s affirmative action policies discriminate against Asian-American applicants, in a letter setting a Dec 1 deadline for Harvard to hand over documents on its admission policies. Responding to that deadline, Harvard offered a compromise position in which the government’s lawyers would be able to examine all the records, including an electronic database, in the offices of Harvard’s lawyers, with some personal information redacted (编写), according to The New York Times.Harvard University reported that 16.6 percent of a total 29,652 students are Asian,according to college factual, . Over the past five years, the total international population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of 6.8 percent. China is the largest contributor to this growth, with about 1,263 students.32. Why is Harvard University charged?A. Because sometimes it doesn’t treat all students at school equally.B. Because it does not provide enough financial aid for poor students.C. Because some people are unsatisfied with it admission policies.D. Because its total international population of students is decreasing.33. Which make up the smallest percentage of students admitted early by Harvard?A. Latinos.B. Asian-Americans.C. African-Americans.D. Native Americans and Native Hawaiians.34. The possible meaning of the underlined word “scrutiny”in Para. 5 is “ .”A. a plan or desire to do somethingB. careful and thorough examinationC. the feeling of being annoyed, upset, or impatientD. the level that is considered to be acceptable35. What can be the best title for the passage?A. Harvard admits more Asian-AmericansB. Nonwhite students at Harvard UniversityC. Harvard announces its future admission policiesD. Class of 2022 is among the best classes in Harvard’s long history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。