甘肃省天水市重点中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题及答案
2022—2023 学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷(新高考)(含答案)
2022—2023 学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷（新高考）（试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。
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录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does Mike want to go?A. The theater.B. The bookshop.C. The restaurant.2. What is the woman doing?A. Asking for directions.B. Having a driving test.C. Studying road signs.3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Make a quick phone call.B. Go to the airport with her.C. Talk to her for a minute.4. What did the girl do during the winter holiday?A. She visited her teachers.B. She read some books.C. She went sightseeing.5. What kind of magazines is the man interested in?A. Political magazines.B. Fashion magazines.C. Outdoor magazines.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。
甘肃省天水市秦州区天水一中2022-2023学年高三下学期联考英语试题含解析
2022-2023学年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项:1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码区域内。
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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Dad is used to smokin g and drinking. There’s no chance _____ I’m able to talk him into .A．whether ; giving it up B．of whether; giving them upC．that; getting rid of them D．which; stopping it2．In time we reached a stage we had more young readers than old ones．A．where B．how C．who D．what3．—There aren’t any toys in our suitcase．Where have you put them?—Oh, no．That old lady sitting next to us ______ have taken ours by mistake.A．must B．could C．should D．would4．.---How did you French?---- I lived in Paris for two years before I came to England, so I got lots of practice.A．go through B．pick up C．set up D．turn up5．Self- confidence is a kind of quality and that is it takes to do everything well.A．why B．thatC．what D．which6．Anyone with an eye on the employment situation knew the assessment about economic recovery _______ just around the corner was correct.A．being B．to be C．was D．having been7．— I want to learn tennis. Would you like to help me?—. But learning tennis is no walk in the park.A．No kidding B．No wonder C．No problem D．No way8．Lucia impressed her peer students with her musical talent, as well as several foreign languages ______.A．on her own B．under her control C．in her charge D．at her command9．— Are you still thinking about the email Tony sent you yesterday？— Oh，to tell the truth,that’s makes me feel excited.A．What B．how C．that D．why10．There is no reason to be disappointed. ________, this could be rather amusing.A．Above all B．As a resultC．Apart from that D．As a matter of fact11．Bob’s lectures covered a fairly wide range and I can’t sum up what he says in a few sentences.A．covered B．conveyed C．considered D．commanded12．---What’s wrong with your cell phone? I can’t get through.--- Oh, my line was cut off because I ________ my bill.A．haven’t paid B．hadn’t paid C．wasn’t paying D．don’t pay13．Whenever you ________ a present, you should think about it from the receiver’s point of view.A．bought B．have bought C．will buy D．buy14．—I say, Harry. What did you say to the laid-off worker just now?—Nothing. I to myself.A．had only talked B．am only talking C．have just talked D．was just talking15．. Jenny was sad over the loss of the photos she shot in Canada, _________ this was a memory she especially treasured.A．if B．when C．as D．where16．________ they’ve managed to get everything finished so quickly is not clear to us.A．Which B．WhatC．That D．How17．_____ gas prices are rising, people are looking for less expensive ways to get around.A．Now that B．Even ifC．Although D．Unless18．Jane realized her ____ to become the first woman to run the 10,000 metres within 30 minutes.A．achievement B．commitmentC．competition D．ambition19．—What a consequence!—Yes. I ________ him about it, but without success.A．will remind B．would remindC．was reminding D．had reminded20．Y our letter will get attention! They know you’re expecting the answer.A．careful B．common C．instant D．general第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2022-2023学年甘肃省天水一中高二(下)月考英语试卷(3月份)
2022-2023学年甘肃省天水一中高二（下）月考英语试卷（3月份）第一部分听力第一节（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秒的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1．（1.5分）What is the woman？A.A student.B.A secretary.C.A teacher.2．（1.5分）What does the woman say about Tom？A.He works hard.B.He is clever.C.He is popular.3．（1.5分）What are the speakers talking about？A.Where to meet Mr.Jackson.B.Whether to call Mr.Jackson.C.When to meet Mr.Jackson.4．（1.5分）How will the man go to the airport tomorrow？A.By bus.B.By taxi.C.By car.5．（1.5分）Where will the woman go tonight？A.A restaurant.B.A theater.C.A bar.第二节听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
6．（3分）听对话，回答问题。
（1）What does Nora prefer？A.A job with higher salary.B.A room of her own.C.A flat near the city center.（2）What is the kitchen like？A.Small.B.Old.C.Well-equipped.7．（3分）听对话，回答问题。
甘肃省兰州第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷(含答案)
甘肃省兰州第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解You probably know who Marie Curie was, but you may not have heard of Rachel Carson. Of the famous ladies listed below, who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?Jane Addams (1860-1935)Anyone who has ever been helped by a social worker has Jane Addams to thank. Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She encouraged a sense of community(社区) by creating shelters and promoting education and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American women to win the Nobel Peace Prize.Rachel Carson (1907-1964)If it weren’t for Rachel Carson, the environmental movement might not exit today. Her popular 1962 book Silent Spring raised awareness of the dangers of pollution and the harmful effects of chemicals on humans and on the world’s lakes and oceans.Sandra Day O’Connor(1930-present)When Sandra Day O’Connor finished third in her class at Standford La w School in 1952, she could not find work at a law firm because she was a woman. She became an Arizona State Senator(参议员) and in 1981, the first woman to join the US Supreme Court(高等法院). O’Connor gave the deciding vote in many important cases during her 24 years on the top court.Rosa Parks (1913-2005)On December 1, 1955, in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks would not give up her seat to a white passenger. Her simple act landed Parks in prison, b ut it also set off the Montgomery bus boycott. (抵制行动) It lasted for more than a year, and kicked off the civil-rights movements.“the only tired I was, was tired of giving in.” said Parks.1、What is Jane Addams famous for in history?A.Her social workB.Her teaching skillsC.Her efforts to win a prizeD.Her background2、What was the reason for O’Connor’s being refused by the law firm?A.Her lack of the training in law.B.Her little work experience in courtC.An unfair treatment to the womenD.the poor financial conditions3、Who made a great contribution to the civil rights movement in the US?A.Jane AddamsB.Rachel CarsonC.Sandra Day O'ConnorD.Rosa ParksPassenger pigeons(旅鸽) once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks(群) so large that they darkened the sky for hours.It was calculated that when its population reached its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger pigeons—a number equal to 24 to 40 percent of the total bird population in the United States, making it perhaps the most abundant bird in the world. Even as late as 1870 when their numbers had already become smaller, a flock believed to be 1 mile wide and 320 miles (about 515 kilometers) long was seen near Cincinnati.Sadly, the abundance of passenger pigeons may have been their undoing. Where the birds were most abundant, people believed there was an ever-lasting supply and killed them by the thousands. Commercial hunters attracted them to small clearings with grain, until pigeons had settled to feed, then threw large nets over them, taking hundreds at a time. The birds were shipped to large cities and sold in restaurants.By the closing decades of the 19th century, the hardwood forests where passenger pigeons nested had been damaged by Americans’ need for wood, which scattered(驱散) the flocks and forced the birds to go farther north, where cold temperatures and spring storms contributed to their decline. Soon the great flocks were gone, never to be seen again.In 1897, the state of Michigan passed a law prohibiting the killing of passenger pigeons but by then, no sizable flocks had been seen in the state for 10 years. The last confirmed wild pigeon in the United States was shot by a boy in Pike County, Ohio, in 1900. For a time, a few birds survived under human care. The last of them, known affectionately as Martha, died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden on September 1,1914.4、In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons _______.A.were the biggest bird in the worldB.lived mainly in the south of AmericaC.did great harm to the natural environmentD.were the largest population in the US5、The underlined word “undoing” probably refers to the pigeons’ _______.A.escapeB.ruinC.liberationD.evolution6、What was the main reason for people to kill passenger pigeons?A.To seek pleasure.B.To save other birds.C.To make money.D.To protect crops.7、What can we infer about the law passed in Michigan?A.It was ignored by the public.B.It was declared too late.C.It was unfair.D.It was strict.Some parents will buy any high-tech toy if they think it will help their child, but researchers said puzzles help children with math-related skills.Psychologist Susan Levine, an expert on mathematics development in young children the University of Chicago, found children who play with puzzles between ages 2 and 4 later develop better spatial skills. Puzzle play was found to be a significant predictor of cognition(认知) after controlling for differences in parents’ income, education a nd the amount of parent talk, Levine said.The researchers analyzed video recordings of 53 child-parent pairs during everyday activities at home and found children who play with puzzles between 26 and 46 months of age have better spatial skills when assessed at 54 months of age.“The children who played with puzzles performed better than those who did not, on tasks that assessed their ability to rotate(旋转) and translate shapes,” Levine said in a statement.The parents were asked to interact with their children as they normally would, and about half of children in the study played with puzzles at one time. Higher-income parents tended to have children play with puzzles more frequently, and both boys and girls who played with puzzles had better spatial skills. However, boys tended to play with more complex puzzles than girls, and the parents of boys provided more spatial language and were more active during puzzle play than parents of girls.The findings were published in the journal Developmental Science.8、In which aspect do children benefit from puzzle play?A. Building confidence.B. Developing spatial skills.C. Learning self-control.D. Gaining high-tech knowledge.9、What did Levine take into consideration when designing her experiment？A. Parents’ age.B. Children’s imagination.C. Parents’ education.D. Child-parent relationship.10、How do boy differ from girls in puzzle play?A. They play with puzzles more often.B. They tend to talk less during the game.C. They prefer to use more spatial language.D. They are likely to play with tougher puzzles.11、What is the text mainly about?A. A mathematical method.B. A scientific study.C. A woman psychologist.D. A teaching program.When milk arrived on the doorstepWhen I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 1960s, we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap and drove a white truck. As a 5-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese, eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note –“Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery”—and place it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically(魔术般) appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There existed a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr. Basille even had a key to our house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we p ut the box indoors, so that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr. Basille from time to time taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allowed the production of cheaper milk, thus making it difficult for milkmen to compete(竞争). Besides, milk is for sale everywhere, and it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and planted it on the back porch(门廊). Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is. So I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milkman who brought us friendship along with his milk.12、Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer _____.A.to show his magical powerB.to pay for the deliveryC.to satisfy his curiosityD.to please his mother13、What can be inferred from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house?A.He wanted to have tea there.B.He was a respectable person.C.He was treated as a family member.D.He was fully trusted by the family.14、Why does home milk delivery no longer exist?A.Nobody wants to be a milkman now.B.It has been driven out of the market.C.Its service is getting poor.D.It is forbidden by law.15、Why did the author bring back home an old milk box?A.He missed the good old days.B.He wanted to tell interesting stories.C.He needed it for his milk bottles.D.He planted flowers in it.二、七选五16、Tips for Cooking on a Tight ScheduleFrom my experience, there are three main reasons why people don’t cook more often: ability, money, and time. ①_____ Money is a topic I'll save for another day. So today I want to give you some wisdom about how to make the most of the time you spend in the kitchen. Here are three tips for great cooking on a tight schedule:1.Think ahead. The moments when I think cooking is a pain are when I'm already hungry and there’s nothing ready to eat. So think ahead of the coming week. When will you have time to cook? Do you have the right materials already? ②_____2.Make your time worth it. When you do find time to cook a meal, make the most of it and save yourself time later on. Are you making one loaf of bread? ③_____ It takes around the same amount of time to make more of something. So save yourself the effort for a future meal.3.④_____This may surprise you, but one of the best tools for making cooking worth your time is experimentation. It gives you the chance to hit upon new ideas and recipes that can work well with your appetite and schedule. The more you learn and the more you try, the more ability you have to take control of your food and your schedule.Hopefully that gives you a good start. ⑤_____ And don’t let a busy schedule discourage you from making some great changes in the way you eat and live!A.Try new things.B.Ability is easily improved.C.Make three or four instead.D.Understand your food better.E.Cooking is a burden for many people.F.Let cooking and living simply be a joy rather than a burden.G.A little time planning ahead can save a lot of work later on.三、完形填空（15空）Many Chinese people used to 1 each other with “Have you had your meal?” to show their friendliness. Recently, a new greeting has become 2 in many Chinese cities, namely“Have you 3 weight?”Chen Xin, a manager of a media company in Lanzhou, has 4 his friends after successfully getting 5 . “Following instructions from my nutrit ionist, I went on a 6 and lost 10kg,” Chen said with a 7 smile.In recent years, food-delivery services have been growing fast and entering every corner of Chinese cities. Also, Chinese people can 8 buy foods from all over the world. But people are paying more and more attention to their 9 . More people are becoming 10 with various terms, such as “low calories”, “sugar cutoff” and “light food”.“I used to eat a lot of unhealthy food, which brought me much 11 , ” Chen said. “Now my health indicators(指标) are becoming 12 , and I can feel that my body is in good 13 again.”Chen is not alone. Many Chinese are troubled with “diseases of richness”, including obesity and high blood pressure, as the quality of life has greatly 14 over the past decades. Most people need to worry about if they have a healthy diet, 15 if they have enough food.17、A. ask B. question C. tell D. greet18、A. important B. necessary C. popular D. usual19、A. cut B. lost C. caught D. gained20、A. surprised B. excited C. frightened D. scared21、A. fatter B. fitter C. slimmer D. stronger22、A. diet B. walk C. sport D. food23、A. relaxed B. confused C. interested D. satisfied24、A. hardly B. simply C. easily D. quickly25、A. mind B. body C. wealth D. health26、A. similar B. familiar C. strange D. curious27、A. trap B. mistake C. trouble D. difficulty28、A. formal B. normal C. high D. low29、A. shape B. level C. situation D. condition30、A. processed B. improved C. changed D. enlarged31、A. rather than B. or rather C. other than D. or other四、语法填空32、 The Chinese government recently finalized a plan to set up a Giant Panda National Park (GPNP). ①_____(cover) an area about three times ②_____ size of YellowstoneNational Park, the GPNP will be one of the first national parks in the country. The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that ③_____(be) previously unprotected, bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority④_____(increase) effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management.After a three-year pilot period, the GPNP will be officially set up next year. The GPNP ⑤_____(design) to reflect the guiding principle of "protecting the authenticity and integrity(完整性) of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones, ⑥_____ leaving behind precious natural assets(资产) for future generations". The GPNP's main goal is to improve connectivity between separate ⑦_____(population) and homes of giant pandas, and ⑧_____(eventual) achieve a desired level of population in the wild.Giant pandas also serve ⑨_____ an umbrella species(物种), bringing protection to a host of plants and animals in the southwestern and northwestern parts of China. The GPNP is intended to provide stronger protection for all the species ⑩_____ live within the Giant Panda Range and significantly improve the health of the ecosystem in the area.五、书面表达33、假设你是李华，你的新西兰朋友David听说中国的中小学生正在减轻学生负担，来信询问有关情况。
甘肃省天水市重点中学2022-2023学年高二上学期第一学段检测英语试卷(含答案)
甘肃省天水市重点中学2022-2023学年高二上学期第一学段检测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour is a special international visit to enjoy Shakespeare's work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous paywright, Shakespeare, and helps you have a better understanding of him.Group Visits to the Exhibition & Theatre Tour★Opening HoursExhibition: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Weekends: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Theatre Tours: Monday . Sunday;: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will have its own guide for fee. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.* Exhibition and Tour PricesAdult: $15.00 Senior (60+): $13.50Student (with valid ID): $11.50 Child (5-15): $ 8.00Complimentary: Every 16th person is free★Getting hereShakespeare's Globe 21 New Globe Walk, London SEI9DT, UK.Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on ThamesExchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Taxis may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge.*Where to eatSwan at Shakespeare's Globe offers modern British seasonal food for dinner, afternoon tea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors, available for pre - and post-theatre dining.1、When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?A.8 a.m. on Sunday.B.11:30 a.m. on Friday.C.4:40 p.m. on Saturday.D.6 p.m. on Tuesday.2、If a group of 16 adults visit it, how much money should they pay?A. $240.B. $225.C. $184.D. $216.3、Where can we probably read the text?A. A theater poster.B. A history textbook.C. A fiction novel.D. A travel guide.Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers (开拓者)of grape growing and winemaking in their old ages.Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmother's sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the region's capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes,Lu Sheng and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couple's project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the government has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.“Lhasa is an ideal place for planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting," Lu Sheng said.“Thanks to the plateau's sunshine and organic planting, our grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes are a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin (花青素) content," she said. Anthocyanins, which accumulate (积累) in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are water- soluble(水溶性的).In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project, planting on nearly 6.67 hectares.In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they taught the skills to local villagers."We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides traditional farming and herding,”Hua Sheng said,Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which he contributed to her income and quality of life. "After working in the vine-yards for years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and grape wine now, we love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier."4、What did the couple do after their retirement?A. They grew grapes and made wine in LhasaB. They made friends with a French expert.C. They moved to another city from Lhasa.D. They learned grape planting from Hua Sheng's grandmother.5、Why was the couple's project thought of as part of a poverty relief program?A. They donated grapes to local schools.B. They employed local residents as workers.C. They provided free wine for villagers.D. They expanded the project with the local government.6、Which is the function of anthocyanins?A. They make grapes more delicious.B. They provide adequate colors for wine.C. They make grapes a bit sour and sweet.D. They can accelerate the growth of grapes.7、For the project conducted by the couple, Yudron is ________.A. indifferentB. cautiousC. appreciativeD. ConcernedIn 1955, at age 12, I became obsessed (着迷) with the idea of recording an album for our parents to do something in celebration of their wedding day. My sister, brother, and I would sing our favourite songs for them.The recording was to be kept a secret from our parents. I found a local studio, Dunford Recordings, not too far from where we lived in Christchurch. I rang and asked the cost of making a record.To pay for the recording, I saved the money I earned from helping my aunty Mae in the school holidays. I called a family friend and persuaded her to accompany us on the piano. We couldn’t practise with her for fear of being found out, so I got my sister and brother together and we worked out a routine.I arranged with Aunty Mae, in strictest secrecy, to take us to the studio at the appointed time. We sang our first two songs a couple of times so they could select the best version, but by the time we got to the third song we were rather tired, so only recorded it once.Outside the studio door, I had been holding the record very carefully but my sister snatched it from me and it rolled out of its jacket, down the stairs, bouncing onto the pavement and then onto the road. Gasp! Horror! Mercifully, it was undamaged.The day came and we excitedly gave our precious present to our parents. They were surprised indeed. However, it never occurred to me that my parents bought a brand-new radiogram to play the record on.My parents had been secretly warned by my aunt about our surprise, and unknown to us, they were downstairs in the appliance shop buying the radiogram while we were upstairs recording. They actually saw the record roll out onto the street.Our recording has become a wonderful memory of the past.8、Why did the author want to record an album at age 12?A.To celebrate their parents’ wedding day.B.To make money to support his family.C.To found a local studio to play music.D.To satisfy his curiosity about radiogram.9、How did the author get the money to pay for the recording?A.He got his sister and brother to earn money.B.He borrowed money from a family friend.C.He earned the money needed on his own.D.He raised some money with his aunty Mae.10、What were their parents doing when the record was being made in the studio?A.They were listening next to the door.B.They were watching the record rolling.C.They were playing in the appliance shop.D.They were buying the radiogram downstairs.11、Which of the following best describes the author?A.Enthusiastic and generous.B.Loving and considerate.C.Hardworking and responsible.D.Talented and fashionable.Learning a second language is difficult at any age and it only gets harder the longer you wait to open that dusty French book Now, in a new study, scientists have pointed the exact age at which your chances of reaching fluency (流利) in a second language seem to rise: 10.The study, published in the journal Cognition, found that its "nearly impossible" for language learners to reach native -level fluency if they start learning a second language after 10.But that doesn't seem to be because language skills go downhill“It turns out you're still learning fast. It's just that you run out of time, because your ability to learn starts dropping at around 17 or 18 years old," says study co-author Joshua Hartshorne, an assistant professor of psychology at Boston College.Kids may be better than adults at learning new languages for many reasons. Children's brains are more plastic than those of adults, meaning they're better able to adapt and respond tonew information. "All learning involves the brain changing," Hartshorne says, “and children'sbrains seem to be a lot more skilled at changing.These findings may seem discouraging, but it was heartening for scientists to learn that the critical (关键的) period for fluent language acqistion might be longer than they previously thought. Some scientists believed that the brief window closes shortly after birth, while others stretched it only to early adolescence. Compared to those estimates, 17 or 18 when language leaning ability starts to drop of- seems old."People progress better when they learn by immersion (沉浸) rather than simply in a classroom. And moving to a place where your desired language is spoken is the best way to learn as an adult. If that's not an option, you can create an immersive environment by finding ways to have conversations with native speakers in their own communities," Hartshorne says. By doing so, it's possible to become conversationally fluent-- even without the advantage of a child's brain.12、What is the most important finding of the new study?A. The best age to learn a second language.B. The possibility of speaking fluent language.C. The change of language skills over the time.D. The great approaches to learning a language.13、Why do kids seem better than adults at learning new languages?A. Their focus is language learning only.B. They are more interested in languages.C. They are more adaptable to new things.D. Their brain always ignores big changes.14、What is Hartshorne's advice on becoming fluent in a second language?A. Joining friends in their learning.B. Turning to immersive learning.C. Studying in a quiet classroom.D. Training the brain to a kid's brain.15、From which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken?A. Science.B. Travel.C. Health.D. Education.二、七选五16、Believe it or not, although success may look different to everyone, there is a common list of keys to achieving success. Once you learn how to succeed, you can apply these tools to bringing about success in different areas of your life. ①______ They are used by successful athletes, businessmen and artists.Make a plan. This means having a clear picture of what a successful life looks like andputting together a well-defined set of goals to get you to that life. Planning well starts with figuring out what you want and writing it down in detail. It's important to have clarity on your idea of success. ②______ To succeed means to accomplish a goal. Therefore, if you don't set goals, you'll never succeed.③______ This can make the difference between your plans ending in failure and succeeding despite a bump (碰撞) in the road. So start by making a list of things that could go wrong in your plan. Then create workarounds and backups (备份) for each potential problem.Learn from your mistakes. ④______ At the same time, each piece of failure on that road probably looks different from the other pieces. Success most likely comes by way of trying (and failing) many different ways. Failure is part of the process of becoming successful if you make it a teacher. Learning and growing after failure makes it useful.Master how to say no. If you listen to interviews with successful people, you’ll probably hear them talk about turning down great opportunities that they know aren’t right for them.Saying no means knowing yourself, your boundaries (界限)，and being able to determine what's worth your time and energy. ⑤______A. Take smart risks.B. Prepare for the unexpected,C. This is the foundation for your plan.D. It leaves room for the right opportunity,E. The road to success is paved with failure.F. Success is within reach if you devote all your efforts to it.G. The keys listed below will help you unlock success in your life.三、完形填空（15空）As a parent, controlling our tempers (脾气) can be a huge challenge. When our kidsDr. Chae shared a story about dealing with her daughter's bad attitude and it shows justInstead of assuming she was rude because she was mean (刻薄的)，Dr. Chae guessed that something had happened. Of course, she was right!the same way now and then.daughter felt better after calming down alone. Besides, she is now equipped with something17、A. easy B. hard C. fun D. good18、A. wrong B. useful C. new D. simple19、A. tough B. tiring C. necessary D. boring20、A. close B. grateful C. friendly D. impolite21、A.if B. though C. unless D. because22、A. understand B. answer C. discuss D. hide23、A. smiling B. crying C. shaking D. coughing24、A. comforted B. reminded C. warned D. praised25、A. in order B. in need C. in place D. in trouble26、A. disappointed B. shocked C. confused D. excited27、A. tip B. inspiration C. right D. message28、A. special B. ashamed C. unkind D. embarrassed29、A. minute B. hug C. hand D. vacation30、A. plan B. theory C. method D. view31、A. happy B. terrible C. cheerful D. confident四、短文填空32、When I was a young girl, my parents tried their best to make ends meet. My father was a teacher, and my mom ①_______(stay) at home to take care of me and my new baby brother.What was more, my mom also took care of two foster (收养的) children, a 12-year-old and a 4-year-old, because no one else had room for them in the area.That Christmas, my parents faced ②_______ difficult choice. My dad told my mom that he could either pay the rent ③_______ give us all Christmas presents, ④_______ (nature) they decided that rent was more important. They could not even buy a tree. ⑤_______ (make)us all happy on Christmas Eve, my mom suggested that we drive into Rochester to look at the city ⑥_______ (decorate) by beautiful festival lights, and we all agreed.On our way there, my dad noticed a huge stand of Christmas trees by the side of the road, and a large sign on the biggest tree. The sign read:“MERRY CHRISTMAS! If you haven't got your tree yet, please help ⑦_______ (you) to one of these. No need to leave any money-just have a ⑧_______ (wonder) holiday!"I didn't understand at that moment ⑨_______ my dad started to cry, but I know now. I think it was the ⑩_______ (good) Christmas we ever had.五、书面表达33、你校英文报正在征文。
甘肃省兰州第一中学2022-2023学年高一下学期3月月考英语试卷(不含音频)
兰州一中2022-2023学年度第二学期3月月考高一英语试卷说明：本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第一部分：听力测试(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 is the woman going to do next?A. Go out for coffee.B. work out at the gym.C. Work with the man.2. Where is Lucy in the picture?A. In a cinema.B. In a zoo.C. On a farm.3. What does the man plan to do first?A. Read the novel.B. Have some food.C. Do his homework.4. Where probably are the speakers?A. At an airport.B. At a railway station.C. At a post office.5. What color is the woman’s toothbrush?A. Red.B. Green.C. Blue.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2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
甘肃省天水市重点中学2022-2023学年高二下学期3月月考地理试题及参考答案
天水市重点中学高二级2022-2023学年度第二学期第一学段检测考试地理试题（满分：100分时间：90分钟）一、单选题（本大题共40小题，每题2分，共80分）孟加拉国吉大港以北沿岸地区是全球重要的拆船业集聚区之一。
来自其他国家的报废船只被拆解后，回收的废钢是钢材生产的重要原料。
完成1-2题。
1.该地区形成拆船业集聚区的主要社会经济条件（）A.工资水平低B.港口优良C.技术水平高D.钢铁产量大2.拆船业对当地生态环境的主要危害有（）①破坏红树林生态系统②加重风暴潮灾害③产生水污染④破坏局部海岸生态系统A.①②B.②③C.③④D.①④乙醇被称为“绿色燃料”。
据统计，每生产1吨燃料乙醇，需耗用7.5吨甘薯，同时产生12.44吨酒糟、0.75吨二氧化碳和0.004吨杂醇油等。
下图为燃料乙醇生产联系示意图。
读图，完成3-4题。
3.燃料乙醇的生产属于（）A.动力指向型工业B.技术指向型工业C.原料指向型工业D.市场导向型工业4.图示产业联系的优势主要体现在（）①实现了废弃物的零排放②有利于物质的循环利用③提高了甘薯种植技术水平④减少了化石燃料的消耗A.①②B.②④C.①④D.③④荒漠化是人类过度的经济活动和潜在的自然因素相互影响、共同作用的产物。
读下图回答5-6题。
5.①地可能位于我国的（）A.塔里木河下游B.腾格里沙漠C.黄土高原D.呼伦贝尔草原6.治理②地土地荒漠化的有效措施重点应（）A.防止过度农垦B.合理利用水资源C.保护植被，防止沙丘活化D.限制载畜量欧盟致力于可再生能源的开发与利用，多个国家已建立了海上风力发电厂且规模巨大。
荷兰是风车大国，但发电风车却很少，风力发电量只占全国总发电量5.2％，远远落后于欧盟其他国家。
荷兰政府规划在近海和陆地上发展风能发电，却遭到了民众的极力反对。
据此完成7-9题。
7.欧盟国家风力发电场主要利用的盛行风向是（）A.东南风B.西北风C.东北风D.西南风8.欧盟发展可再生能源对企业生产的好处（）①提高能源自给率②净化河流水质③降低能源企业的运营成本④减少失业率A.①②B.①③C.②③D.③④9.荷兰民众极力反对发展风能发电的原因可能是（）①土地面积小，地价高②发电风车噪声大，影响居民生活③海洋生态环境，易受影响④风车阻挡视线，影响城市美观A.①②③B.②③④C.①③④D.①②④在我国西北地区“沙漠+种植+光伏发电”（下图）可实现完美结合。
2022至2023年高二上学期第一学段英语题免费试卷(甘肃省天水一中)
阅读理解Welcome to Arundel Castle which is situated in West Sussex, England. The castle has a history of nearly 1000 years and has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world. Arundel Castle also plays a starring role in many films.The GardensThe White Garden is planted with soft white Iceberg Roses, and Snow White Lilies.The Rose Garden is newly planted with lovely oldposing【12】A.director B.supporter C.sponsor D.scholar【13】A.however B.and C.so D.still【14】A.often B.ever C.even D.never【15】A.aim B.dream C.strength D.heart【16】A.let out B.pay off C.take risks e true【17】A.offers B.likes C.intends D.agrees【18】A.bodies B.faces C.hands D.arms【19】A.proud B.optimistic C.jealous D.happy【20】A.help B.drive C.work D.read【答案】【1】B 【2】D 【3】A 【4】C 【5】A 【6】A 【7】B 【8】B 【9】D 【10】B 【11】D 【12】B 【13】B 【14】D 【15】D 【16】B 【17】A 【18】B 【19】A 【20】D 【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。
甘肃省兰州2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考试题 英语含答案
兰州2023-2024-2学期3月月考试题高二英语（答案在最后）说明：本试卷分Ⅰ卷(选择题)和Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题，每题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，并标到试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is Hailee going to do this afternoon?A．Take part in an activity.B．Hang out with Alex.C．Prepare for an exam.2．How much should the man pay?A．$2.30.B．$2.10.C．$3.60.3．Who is probably the woman?A．A customer.B．A shop assistant.C．A manager.4．What does Lily think of eating raw food?A．Harmful.B．Healthy.C．Strange.5．Why does the woman move house?A．For a convenient location.B．For friendly neighbors.C．For a comfortable living environment.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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
甘肃省天水市2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中考试英语试题
甘肃省天水市2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解High School Language Immersion(沉浸) ProgramsHigh school language immersion programs help you improve your language skills while introducing you to the world of international travel.LITAFor high school students who are truly committed to language acquisition and adventurous ness, LITA’s unique approach to Spanish language immersion places students with a host family in a rural area of Spain, where you will also participate in volunteer work with local businesses. The five-and-a-half-week program is divided into two parts: a three-week homestay and electives or volunteer work, and a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside that focuses on artistic, historical, and cultural experiences.Overseas Education Summer CampsFor high school students whose mother tongue is not English, you can gain English experience by participating in European language and cultural immersion in an education camp abroad. This two-week program is open to students aged 13-17 and includes outdoor adventures, language learning, and e asses designed to promote self-growth.Abbey RoadThe Abbey Road High School Immersion Program in Spain allows high school students s to immerse themselves in Spanish by living off the beaten path in Cadiz.Students have weekly short tour experiences to other Spanish towns and cities in theregion.Program participants are also offered the opportunity to choose electives such as art, history, and photography in addition to the intermediate and advanced level language classes.1．Who is the Overseas Education Summer Camps program designed for?A．Art lovers.B．Language acquirers.C．Adventurous enthusiasts.D．Non-native English speakers.2．What is unique about the Abbey Road?A．It presents volunteer activities.B．It allows students to live with a host family.C．It offers a two-week trip to the Spanish countryside.D．It provides students with experiences to other Spanish places.3．What type of writing is this text?A．An announcement B．An advertisement.C．A tourist brochure.D．A program review.Founder is turning ownership of the company after nearly 50 years into two entities (实体) that will help fight the climate crisis.Patagonia is a private company based in Ventura, California, which sells outdoor clothing and equipment, and was founded in 1973. Patagonia’s founder Yvon Chouinard, who has previously expressed his unwillingness at gathering wealth, is giving away his company. The outdoor clothing company will now be in the hands of a trust and a nonprofit organization. All future profits will be donated to help fight climate change, the company announced Wednesday.“It’s been a half-century since we began our experiment in responsible business,” Chouinard said. “As the business leader In ever wanted to be, I am doing my part” He added, “Instead of taking value from nature and turning it into wealth, we are using the wealth Patagonia creates to protect the resources. We’re making Earth our only shareholder. I am dead serious about saving this planet.”Chouinard and his family will be turning over their entire ownership share into two newly created entities. Those entities will ensure that the company’s values will continue to be upheld—and that Patagonia’s profits are used to combat climate change.“If we have any hope of a thriving planet 50 years from now, it demands that all of us should do all we can with the resources we have. We want to both protect the purpose of the business and immediately and continuously release more funding to fight the environmental crisis. We believe this new structure delivers on both and we hope it will inspire a new way of doing business that puts people and the planet first.” Chouinard said in a statement Wednesday.This nonprofit organization will make sure that the company’s annual profits, about $100 million per year, will be used to protect nature and biodiversity, support thriving communities andfight the environmental crisis.4．What is the goal for donating Patagonia?A．To maximize shareholder value.B．To turn the structure of the company.C．To use its profits for protection of nature.D．To become a leader in the business world.5．What does the underlined word “thriving” in Paragraph 5mean?A．Limiting.B．Interesting.C．Promising.D．Rewarding. 6．Which can best describe Mr Chouinard’s plan?A．Kill two birds with one stone.B．Helping others is a virtue.C．Rose presented, smell remained.D．Actions speak louder than words.7．What is the focus of the author about Mr Chouinard?A．His pursuit of success.B．His social responsibility.C．His rich life experiences.D．His great business talent.Hundreds of hours of survey footage has revealed a rare mammal in the south-west of Rio Grande do Sul state in Brazil. Wildlife camera traps have recorded footage of a giant anteater(食蚁兽) wandering through scrubland in Espinilho State Park in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is the first time since the 1890s that this large mammal has been seen in the southwest of the state. Experts think the anteater came from Ibera National Park in Argentina, where a major re wilding project has been underway since 2007.The anteater was spotted by Brazilian biologist Fabio Mazim as he was reviewing hundreds of hours of footage for a wild if e survey. “The animal seems to be in very good condition and established in the area,” says Mazim. “At the moment it is impossible for us to determine whether it is male or female, one or even several different individuals.”According to WWF Brazil, the species was once present in all Brazilian states. It is now threatened with extinction in all regions of the country and has been lost from some states entirely. The main causes of the population decline are the damage and loss of occupied zone, hunting, road accidents and forest fires.Giant anteaters were first l reintroduced to I bera National Park in 2007 by RewildingArgentina. Since the start of the project, 110 anteaters orphaned by road accidents or illegal hunting have been released, and several generations now live in Ibera Wetlands. The discovery in Rio Grande do Sul state, along with additional sightings over a 100 km range, suggests that Ibera’s giant anteaters are colonizing other regions.For the next stage of the project, researchers will try to find out if there are more individuals in the area, and determine what their favoured habitat(栖息地) is. “We intend to seize the individual sighted in Espinilho State Park, collect biological samples (样本) for genetic analysis, and compare them with the populations that exist elsewhere in Brazil.” says Flavia Miranda, a biologist who has been studying the species for 25 years.8．How was the giant anteater discovered?A．Through cooperation with WWF Brazil.B．Through a wild adventure in Espinilho State Park.C．By catching the animal for a bioresearch.D．By examining picture recording for a wildlife survey.9．What are the reasons for the decrease of the anteater population?A．Lack of genetic variety.B．Loss of living areas and natural disasters.C．Climate change and natural destruction.D．Competition for resources with other species.10．What motivated there appearance of the anteater in this region?A．A major rewilding project by Re wilding Argentina.B．The establishment of a protected area for anteatersC．A reproductive program focused on prisoned anteatersD．An anti-hunting campaign sponsored by WWF Brazil.11．What is the future plan of the research?A．Releasing the giant anteater back into the wild after a health check.B．Shifting the giant anteater to Ibera National Park for further studies.C．Trapping the giant anteater to compare genetic samples with other populations in Brazil.D．Observing the giant anteater from a distance to understand its behavior better.What do you feel passionate? What do you love (besides your family, children, and friends)? Our passion often leads us to our purpose in life. For example, am absolutely passionate about helping people work through blocks or barriers such as hurt, guilt, shame, and self-doubt in order to experience the freedom to be authentically who they are.I believe when you find your passion, you will experience freedom, happiness and, ultimately, less anxiety and more peace. It sounds so simple. However, many people do not really know what they are passionate about because they have lost a sense of who they are. We have spent so much time trying to please others or creating stories about why we can’t do something. What if you could change this? How would your life be different?Identify and write down the areas you love. Technology, gardening, helping others, inner design, leadership, finances, health, fitness, writing, photography, art, managing projects, and the list goes on.Look at your thoughts around placing more emphasis on the area where you pursue either personally or professionally. What are you telling yourself? I’m not good enough. I don’t have the time or money. Whatever it is, work on deleting this from your thoughts and replacing them with the opposite statement.Create more time in your calendar or research what add it information or resources you might need to integrate this more in your life. Maybe it’s getting a coach or instructor to help keep you on track, reduce your fears and work on your limiting conversations. Set goals and make them happen.Living out your purpose may mean a different job or it may mean focusing your time differently or making your passion more of a priority in your life. We all matter and have a purpose. It’s never too late to create what you want.This quote by Bob Proctor summarizes what this all means, “Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision.”12．Why does the author mention the questions in Paragraph 1?A．To introduce the topic.B．To express his doubts.C．To present an argument D．To compare different ideas.13．What does the 2nd paragraph mainly talk about?A．The benefit of passion.B．The unknown about passion.C．The disadvantage of passion.D．The definition of passion.14．Why does the author mention the quote by Bob Proctor?A．To explain the purpose of action.B．To demonstrate the value of Bob Proctor’s book.C．To illustrate the process for achieving the goal.D．To remind the readers of the importance of passion15．What could be the best title for the passage?A．Passion is the priority B．Creation is never too lateC．Passion leads to purpose D．Success lies in anxiety reductionWriting poetry is away to convey emotions, memories, and homesickness without directly stating what you are describing. 16 .If you’re considering trying your hand at writing poetry or are looking to improve, here are some tips to help you get going.17 People like Emily Dickinson, Edgar Alan Poe, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman all changed the way people perceive and write poetry. Look up some poems by famous writer r to see what you like and what you don’t like about each of them. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Sylvia Plath area lo famous poets that have varying styles. You can also see some examples of different styles and tones in n poetry by comparing and contrasting authors.Get in tune with your emotions.18 .You can easily add emotions into your poetry if you understand what you are feeling throughout the day. Try to note whenever you are feeling a strong emotion and what made you feel it. Understanding your own emotions can be difficult. Try to explore how you feel on a daily basis, and what situations disturb your mood often. 19 . So they are a great tool to be used in poetry.Set aside time to write every day.The only way to get better at writing poetry is to practice it. Try to write poetry for at least 10 minutes a day, or more if you have time. 20A．Your first poem can be shortB．People feel emotions universallyC．A lot of poetry is filled with feelingsD．Read famous poems as examples to followE．Use descriptive language to convey emotionsF．Write about anything that you are inspired byG．However, writing poetry for the first time can be challenging二、完形填空Yesterday, Sophie, who gained fame for surviving two horrific accidents in her childhood, announced on the Internet that she is expecting her first child. “The biggest 21 of all will be arriving in September!” she wrote.Friends, family and supporters were quick to 22 the mum-to-be with love and 23 in the comment section.“Oh Sophie, you have been a part of our consciousness since you were little. I have followed your 24 from each tragedy along your journey. My wife and I were 25 by your life experiences but the strength 26 by you is most impressive. You darling, are a(n) 27 and now an inspiring mum. We are all 28 for you both.” Sophie’s friend said.Sophie and her husband Joseph have 29 each other since they were six years old, but didn’t start dating until after 30 from their universities. They took their 31 to the next level and became married in 2023.“She has always been the 32 person I’ve ever known. I could know from our first handshake, a very firm hold,” Joseph told the interviewer “Strong, confident and generous, those three words best 33 Sophie. That’s what I 34 when I’m with her.”Now they are eagerly 35 the arrival of their own happiness. Hearty congratulations to the expectant parents-to-be!21．A．gift B．chance C．luck D．debate 22．A．cast B．generate C．connect D．shower 23．A．options B．reactions C．expressions D．congratulations 24．A．recovery B．transformation C．incident D．sorrow 25．A．annoyed B．concerned C．shocked D．satisfied26．A．offered B．shown C．detected D．acknowledged 27．A．operator B．soldier C．general D．superhero 28．A．delighted B．relieved C．advanced D．depressed 29．A．devoted B．known C．associated D．affected 30．A．qualifying B．graduating C．attending D．applying 31．A．occupation B．appointment C．relationship D．cooperation 32．A．happiest B．kindest C．brightest D．strongest 33．A．describe B．match C．write D．read 34．A．react B．hear C．see D．improve 35．A．celebrating B．welcoming C．enjoying D．predicting三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
甘肃省天水市武山县2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试卷(含答案)
甘肃省天水市武山县2022-2023学年高二下学期期中英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解China is one of the world’s ancient civilizations and has the earliest outstanding bronze casting(青铜冶铸) technology. Here we’ve created a list of 4 museums where you can gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese bronze.A.Sanxingdui Museum.B.Hunan Museum.C.Shanghai Museum.D.National Museum of China.2、What do these museums in this passage have in common?A.They are all free of charge.B.They all set a deadline for entry.C.They all lie in the south of China.D.They can all be available through e-mail.3、In which part of a newspaper can you most probably read this passage?A.Sports.B.News.C.Short story.D.History and Culture.One night, Pilar was in a deep sleep when she was woken by her cat Inti. Inti was meowing wildly outside Pilar’s bedroom and throwing himself against the closed bedroom door. When Pilar opened her eyes, she saw that her bedroom was filled with smoke. As she escaped her house with Inti in her arms, she saw that a fire was burning in her kitchen. Pilar could easily have lost her life, but Inti would not let that happen. Even though Inti could have escaped the house through a cat door, he wouldn’t leave Pilar.As amazing as this story is, it is not as uncommon as you may think. Take the example of Charlotte Lee and her horse, Thunder. One summer night, the whole family was asleep with the windows open. It was normally very quiet where they lived. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Charlotte woke up from her sweet dream, and the noise continued. Then she heard a horse running fast towards the house. The next thing she saw was Thunder standing outside her window, neighing(嘶叫) and shaking his head. She knew something was wrong. Charlotte quickly got everyone out of the house before the earthquake hit. Thunder has saved her life.There are also stories of wild animals coming to the rescue of humans. One animal known to be a friend of humans is the dolphin. Once, Todd Endris was surfing with his friends when he was attacked by a 13-foot(4-meter) shark. In the middle of the attack, a group of dolphins came to his rescue by forming a protective ring around Endris until he could get safely to shore. Without the help of the dolphins, there is little chance that Todd could have escaped. No one is sure why animals have so often come to our rescue. However, it is clear that humans and animals enjoy a close relationship. It is important that we care for them as much as we can.4、Why did Inti throw himself against the door?A. He was trying to wake up his owner.B. He wanted to get out of the room.C. He felt bored and was playing by himself.D. He couldn’t find the way out because of smoke.5、Before the earthquake hit, Charlotte _____.A. closed the windowsB. was sleeping deeplyC. ran to warn her neighborsD. got her horse out of the stable6、Both Inti and Thunder _____.A. were shy and quietB. used to make noise at nightC. were brave and smartD. saved their owners several times7、Which of the following is probably Todd’s feeling towards the dolphins?A. Doubtful.B. Grateful.C. Frightened.D. Bored.Confucius, a famous teacher, was a politician and philosopher who lived in “Spring and Autumn Period”. During his lifetime, he planted the seeds for China’s transformation by teaching thousands of people. Today, he is thought to b e one of the world’s greatest teachers. Confucius grew up in a poor family. As he grew up, Confucius worked to help his mother earn money. When he wasn’t working, he would read. His favorite thing to do was to learn. His mother saw this and did her best to help him learn. One day, rich families noticed how smart he was and offered him jobs counting their money and keeping track of their crops. Confucius did this until he was 30 years old, but he always wanted to do more. He didn’t like the way rulers treated their subjects. He wanted to find a way to help people who were less fortunate than he was. Later, he founded the philosophy “Confucianism”. Confucianism states that by educating yourself, loving your family, and respecting tradition you could become a better person. Confucius believed a person could achieve these things by practicing self-discipline. For the rest of his life, Confucius traveled and taught the people of China about self-discipline and the importance of education. He even opened China’s first school to teach both the poor and the wealthy as equals. Although he became very famous among China’s lower classes, the rulers of China never accepted his teachings. Eventually, his philosophy of self-discipline helped China unite under one ruler and finally find peace. Today, Confucius is celebrated all over the world for his philosophy of education, equality, and peace over war, money, and injustice.8、What does the underlined word “subjects” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Themes.B. Courses.C. People.D. Tests.9、According to th e author, why did Confucius open China’s first school?A. To teach both the poor and the rich.B. To become famous among China’s lower classes.C. To be accepted by the rulers of China.D. To be celebrated all over the world.10、What can we know about Confucius from the passage?A. He was once a farmer guiding people farming.B. He was born in a politician family.C. He once acted as a math teacher.D. He devoted himself to social change.11、What is the writer’s attitude towards Confucianism?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Uncertain.The size of the British Isles often leads people to think that the languages spoken in its countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are somewhat the same. At first, visitors are often surprised to find that they have difficulty in understanding the accents(口音) and dialects(方言) of certain regions. Even in England there are many different dialects.Experts believe that for most English people, the places they come from are very important to them. Accents are clues to where people were born and where they grew up. Although some people may change the way they speak during their lifetime, most people carry at least some evidence of their accents and dialects throughout their lives. In addition to the regional accents of England, there can also be class difference among the accents. People are often able to make instant and unconscious judgments about a stranger's class by listening to his or her accent. Both the words and the pronunciation of an individual reflect his or her social position.It is agreed that in England, the kind of English spoken by a person plays a leading role that generally is not important in North America. The importance of accents and their cultural and social relationships are well represented in films and on television in Britain. The film My Fair Lady based on George Bernard Shaw's 1912 play Pygmalion is often said to be a wonderful example of how social class and the accent were, and still are, linked in Britain.12、Most people carry some evidence of their accents and dialects in their lives to ____.A. show they are different from othersB. show the places they are fromC. change the way they speakD. show they don't like standard English13、Which statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage?A. An Englishman's accent reflects his social position.B. In Britain some films show us the importance of accents.C. The English spoken by a person plays an important role in North America.D. An Englishman's accent is a clue to where he was born and where he grew up.14、How do people in England know a person's class?A. By speaking to him.B. By guessing.C. By showing something to him.D. By judging from his appearance.15、What's the film My Fair Lady about?A. It shows how a boy learned English.B. It is a love story between two lovers with different accents.C. It shows how social class and accent are linked in Britain.D. It shows the relationships between people from different classes.二、七选五16、Simple ways to improve your written EnglishMany people think it is really difficult to improve their writing in English. Don’t worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English.● Increase your vocabulary.To express yourself cle arly, you need a good active vocabulary. That’s not just being able to know lots of words—it means actually being able to use them correctly. ①_____Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word.● ②_____People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words properly.Tip: ③_____ Learning shouldn’t be boring. Read each text sever al times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.● Improve your grammar.Grammar is very important because it improves the quality of your writing.Tip: ④_____ The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes with the grammar point you are studying at the moment.● Just do it!The best way to improve your writing is to get a pen and paper and write. Be prepared to write several versions(版本) of each text. ⑤_____A. Know your readers.B. Read widely and often.C. Always check your writing twice.D. Remember, practice makes perfect!E. Choose books or articles that interest you.F. Use simpler language and shorter sentences to show your ideas.G. Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists.三、完形填空（15空）A long time ago, there lived a girl named Lilly. When she started going to school, she was1 . All her classmates bullied(欺侮) her for her shy behavior. If the teacher asked anyquesti ons, she wouldn’t answer because of her shyness. But she was a 2 student and she knew all the 3 .Out of all the subjects, her favorite subject was sports. She always 4 to be a football player on her school team. But the students always made fun of her. 5 , she didn’t care what her 6 would say as she wanted to 7 that she could be a football player.So during the day, Lilly 8 her school, and at night, she would practice football at her home. Her mother installed(安装) some more lights in their garden so that her daughter could 9 properly .Finally, the selections for the inter-school for football competition came. Lilly, without a thought, 10 to go for it. Her classmates 11 her, and said, “Boo! You will not make it. Back off! ” But Lilly decided not to 12 their words.As she began to play, everybody was 13 her excellent skills. The judges were so wowed by her confident 14 that they not only selected Lilly but also made her the captain. Now, everybody wanted to become Lilly’s friend and soon she became the 15 girl in the school.17、A. friendly B. bored C. shy D. patient18、A. young B. bad C. new D. bright19、A. answers B. titles C. orders D. examples20、A. wanted B. hated C. required D. agreed21、A. Instead B. However C. At last D. As usual22、A. classmates B. parents C. teachers D. teammates23、A. suggest B. warn C. prove D. believe24、A. visited B. attended C. closed D. supported25、A. research B. rest C. study D. practice26、A. decided B. learned C. helped D. forgot27、A. comforted B. protected C. laughed at D. knew about28、A. introduce B. consider C. say D. copy29、A. thankful for B. satisfied with C. proud of D. surprised by30、A. voice B. behavior C. smile D. thought31、A. simplest B. strangest C. most popular D. most beautiful四、语法填空32、 Nobody ①______(like) to lose, but we must accept that losing is part of life. After all, we can’t win all the time. Although losing is unpleasant, it can be a positive thi ng. We can learn from every failure, which may help us succeed in the future. But first we must know②_______ to be a good loser.For one thing, we should take a positive attitude towards it. We can begin by realizing that losing is sometimes unavoidab le. Therefore, we don’t need to be ③_______(embarrass). We must correct our mistakes and try again. ④_______ is known to all, practice makes perfect. If we practise ⑤_______ (lose) by creating challenges for ⑥_______(we), we will never be afraid of failure. For another, we should be polite when we lose. If we offer our congratulations to the winner and share in his or her ⑦_______(happy), our disappointment will ⑧_______(definite) go away.All ⑨_______ all, being a good loser will help us to succeed in life. It might be painful at first, but there are many benefits. Good losers ⑩_______(respect) and admired and, most importantly, they win in the end.五、书面表达33、假定你是李华，你班要举行一个英语学习经验交流会。
甘肃省天水市2022-2103学年高二英语上学期第三月考模拟押题新人教版
甘肃省天水三中2022-2103学年高二上学期第三月考英语试题新人教版第Ⅰ卷英语知识运用共三小节,满分90分所有答案涂到机读卡上第一节语法和词汇共20小题;每小题1分,共20分1 Some e into and it wi ure the indutrie of the countrA affect; effectB effect; effectC affect; affectD effect;affect`4 To te the truth，________i m beief that Hainan e about B How come about C Howit came about D How doe it ha35 in39 amon Dunacce forting，home i whom ou're with，not where ou Edward write，“Home i i ifaith”Haing41．According to the author，what mae a houe a homeA．A the beonging in the houe B．Feeing of warmth and comfortC．The houe and circumtance D．Drining with friend on the itchencounter42．About the boo Home: The Buemon uggeted oution i to mae Engih the officiaanguage for a EU ，thi i trong reited b ing much maer b uing modern traffic and modern communication mean （通讯设备）Life toda i much eaier than it wa hundred of ear ago,but it ha brought new e in man wa We ee it, me it, drin it and even hear itMan ha been ing much maer_________A becaue cience i deveo Boston, Massachusettsmon 现象67 Engih i one of the 分支 of Germanic fami of anguage68 If ou are 反对to omething, ou diagree with it or diae智力上 addicted to drug when the tart taing them70 Mot gir ie wearing a 钻石 ring第二节课文填空：根据所学课文内容及首字母填入适当的单词。
甘肃省天水市2023-2024学年高二下学期开学考试 英语含答案
天水2022级2023-2024学年度第二学期开学考试英语试题（答案在最后）（满分：150分时间：120分钟）注意事项1.答题前填写自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息。
2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上。
第I卷（选择题）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二个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.What are the speakers talking about?A.Italian food.B.A trip.C.The weather.2.How will the speakers probably get to the restaurant?A.By bus.B.By car.C.On foot.3.What does the woman think of the film?A.Exciting.B.Boring.C.Touching.4.What was the woman expecting last night?A.A phone call.B.A text message.C.A party invitation.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Co-workers.B.Brother and sister.C.Classmates.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三个选项中最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
甘肃省天水市2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中考试 英语含答案
2023—2024学年第二学期期中联考试卷高二英语（答案在最后）本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：1.本试卷由四个部分组成。
其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、考生号填写在答题卡上。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man ask the woman to do?A.Ask for leave.B.Return some books.C.Call the professor.2.What will the girl probably do in the afternoon?A.Attend a concert.B.Go to the library.C.Go home.3.When should Tom arrive at the latest?A.At9:30.B.At10:00.C.At10:15.4.What does the woman think of the new teacher's lessons?A.Dull.B.Lively.C.Interesting.5.How will the speakers go to the museum?A.By taxi.B.By bus.C.On foot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。
2022~2023年高二下册第一学段考试英语试卷(甘肃省天水一中)
单项选择Some groups still have difficulties ________ access ________ social services.A.gain; inB.gaining; toC.to gain; toD.gaining; of【答案】B【解析】考查非谓语动词和介词。
句意：一些群体仍然难以获得社会服务。
第一空根据短语have difficulties (in) doing sth.，表示“做某事有困难”；第二空根据短语access to表示“有权使用”。
综上，故选B。
单项选择I hope I will not be called on in class as I'm not yet________prepared. A.readily B.actively C.adequately D.attentively【答案】C【解析】考查副词词义辨析。
句意：我希望我在课堂上不会被点名，因为我还没有做好充分的准备。
A. readily容易地；B. actively积极地；C. adequately充分地；D. attentively注意地。
根据上文I hope I will not be called on in class可知作者还没做好充分的准备，不希望被点名。
故选C。
单项选择Experiments of this kind ___in both the U．S and Europe well before the Second World War．A.had conductedB.have conductedC.have been conductedD.had been conducted【答案】D【解析】考查动词时态语态的用法。
句意：在二次世界大战之前这种实验在欧洲和美国进行得很好。
the Second World War发生在过去，又因为before在…….之前，所以表示的是过去的过去，Experiments of this kind 与conduct是被动关系，故用被动语态。
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天水市重点中学2022-2023学年度第二学期高二第一学段检测考试英语试题（满分：150分时间：120分钟）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 woman?A.AstudentB.A secretaryC.A teacher2.What does the woman say about Tom?A.He works hard.B.He is clever.C.He is popular.3.What are the speakers talking about?A.Where to meet Mr.Jackson.B.Whether to call Mr. Jackson.C.When to meet Mr.Jackson.4.How will the man go to the airport tomorrow?A.By bus.B.By taxi.C.By car.5.Where will the woman go tonight?A.A restaurantB.A theaterC.Abar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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6,7题。
6.What does Nora prefer?A.A job with higher salary.B.A room of her own.C.A flat near the city center.7.What is the kitchen like?A.Small.B.Old.C.Well-equipped.听下面一段对话，回答第8,9题。
8.Where did the man grow up?A.In a city.B.In a small town.C.In the countryside.9.What do the speakers see in the streets?A.Kids playing ball.B.Nice shops.C.A lot of trash.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10.How did Mr. Lam help Martin?A.By offering him a part-time job.B.By giving him some pocket money.C.By helping him with his study.11.What is Martin's opinion on the club?A.It is expensive.B.It is satisfying.C.It is useless.12.What advice does Martin offer?A.Putting a letter box outside the club's room.B.Making a note of students' problems.C.Keepingin touch with students.听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13.Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a company.B.At the woman's house.C.In a factory.14.Why is the man coming to the university?A.He'll visit a friend there.B.He'll study there.C.He'll teach there.15.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Keep the living room clean.B.Make phone calls at night.C.Turn off the TV.16.What should the man do if he wants to have a long talk on the phone?A.Go to the end of the road.B.Make the phone at midnight.C.Ask the woman for permission.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17.Why is Mr.Chaplin absent?A.He's gone to attend a meeting.B.He's gone to take a training course.C.He's gone to have an examination.18.What exam do the students have today?A.Amath exam.B.A Chinese exam.C.An English exam.19.When does the exam end?A.At 14 o'clock.B.At 11 o'clock.C.At 9 o'clock.20.What does the speaker ask the students to do before answering the questions?A.Write their names clearly.B.Take a deep breath.C.Read the questions carefully.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。
AA Journey to Costa RicaCosta Rican culture and its natural environment are deeply connected. Travel through the country from the Central Valley to the Pacific coast and everywhere in between. Experience first-hand Costa Rica's lifestyle and you'll soon see why Costa Rica is the happiest country in the world!Program at a GlanceDates 8.Price: August 5~9:$750 each personAges:14~18Group Size:4~10 participantsLevel of Spanish: A basic level is recommendedDetailsStart with a walking tour of San Jose and visit its top places of interest: the National Theater, Gold Museum. Central Park and Central Market.Stay with a homestay family in Heredia for a close experience into the Conta Rican lifestyle.culture. Participate in a painting workshop. enjoy a typical lunch and visit gardens.Experience a coffee tour in the highland community of Naranjo.Travel to Guatuso to learn about the native peoples and their traditional waysVisit Abangares and its gold mines.End in Heredia with a farewell dinner and a cooking class.21. Who is the most suitable to take part in the program?A. 12-year-old Jack who speaks Spanish well.B. 15-year old Joan who only knows English.C.17-year old Jane who speaks a little Spanish.D. 19-year old Mike who was born in Spain.22. Where will travelers stay with local families?A. In Heredia.B. In Sarchi.C. In Naranjo.D. In Abangares.23. What can travelers do during the program?A. Buy oxcarts.B. Visit gold mines.C.Enjoy a coffee tour in Guatuso.D. Spend nights in San Jose.BTomatoes were first planted in 700 AD by Aztecs and Incas. Explorers returning from Mexico introduced the tomato into Europe, where it was first mentioned in 1556. The French called it “the apple of love”，the Germans “the apple of paradise（乐园）”.Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A and C and fiber，and are cholesterol（胆固醇）free.An average size tomato (148 grams or so) has only 35 calories. Furthermore,new medical research suggests that the consumption of lycopene（番茄红素），the stuff that makes tomatoes red，may prevent cancer.Besides,the fruit now appears to have two more health giving benefits. Protection against sunburn and helping keep the skin looking youthful are the latest pluses,a study has found.Professor Mark Birch-Machin said tomatoes could provide a cheap and easy way of improving health.Researchers at Manchester and Newcastle universities recommend two tomato-based meals a day for health. Possible menus include a glass of tomato juice with breakfast and a salad later or tomato soup for lunch and pasta （意大利面）with a tomato sauce for dinner.To test the fruit's ability to protect the skin, ten volunteers were asked to eat five tablespoons of tomato paste mixed with olive oil every day for three months. Another ten had a daily dose of olive oil-minus the tomato paste. The tests showed the tomato-eaters were a third better protected against sunburn at the end of the study than at the start,the British Society for Investigative Dermatology's annual conference heard.The researchers stressed,however, that their findings were not an excuse to throw away the sun cream. Professor Lesley Rhodes, a Manchester University dermatologist,said: “People should not think tomatoes in any way can replace sun creams but they may be a good additive.”24.Why does the writer talk about the history of tomatoes in Paragraph 1?A.To lead in the topic. C. To introduce a question.B. To raise a concern.D. To make a statement.25.What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 2?A. The components of tomatoes. C.The latest findings of tomatoes.B.The benefits of tomatoes. D. The functions of tomatoes on patients.26. What is the best way to keep the skin looking youthful?A.Eating more tomatoes.ing more sun cream.C. Staying inside as often as possible.D. Using sun cream and eating tomatoes.27. How do the researchers test tomatoes' ability to protect the skin against sunburn?A. By giving an example.C.By making a comparison.B.By setting up a database.D.By analyzing possible reasons. CThere is more of a connection between food and culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food from our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity．Immigrants（移民）bring it wherever they go，and it is a symbo1 of pride in their culture and means of coping with homesickness.Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional cuisine. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some ingredients needed to make traditional cuisine may not be readily available, so the taste and flavor can be different from what they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell cuisine to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes to the original cuisine to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes can create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the cuisine.We should not only embrace our heritage through our culture's food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture, and it should be treated as such.28. What's the function of the traditional food?A. It helps motivate homesickness.B. It shows culture identity.C.It reflects a country's history.D. It shows a community's superiority.29. Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant?A.To attach cultural importance to thei dishes.B. To announce the beginning of their life on foreign soil.C. To make the dishes popular among customers.D. To present their own food culture in a new way.30. What's the author's attitude towards different food cultures?A. Negative.B. Balanced.C.Unfair.D. Unchangeable.31.Which column does the passage come from?A.SpaceB.ScienceC.FoodD. EntertainmentDFinding the perfect spouse（配偶）can be impossible for some people. But if you live in Japan, the government there is willing to help you find your potential life-long partners through the use of artificial intelligence.With fewer babies being born each year than the previous year, the government has been trying to help single men and women find true love so they get married and start new families. The number of annual marriages in Japan has fallen sharply. Roughly 25 of Japan's 47 prefectures（县）currently have some sort of government run matchmaking service for singles where the users input their preferences for a partner including age, income and educational level. The dating services then provide a list of other users who meet their criteria（标准）.However, the current dating services aren't advanced enough to fully aid in directing singles towards lasting romantic connections. That's where artificial intelligence could come to the rescue.The new AI powered dating system will work by having users answer more specific questions to indicate their personal values on a variety of topics. The users will also have to share more information about their own hobbies and interests, like Pokemon in case they want to. have a Pikachu-themed wedding. This new AI service will help increase the probability of marriage for couples compared with a system based only on income, age, and education. The government will pay two-thirds of the introduction and operation costs of the new AI system.The news quickly stirred up a heated discussion on China's Sina Weibo. “It is surprising that a plot in a romance novel I read has come true in real life, but I still believe in my own personal feelings rather than some emotion less machine,” one Chinese netizen named Xiaosha posted on Sina Weibo.32. What makes the Japanese government try to match spouses for singles?A.The aging problem.C. Young people's demands. B.The declining birth rate.D.The gender imbalance.33.What can we learn about the AI dating system?A.It focuses on users' conditions such as age and income.B.It is a service based more on users' personality.C. It takes users' education levels into consideration.D.It works by providing a list of users who meet criteria.34. Which word best describes Xiaosha's attitude to AI dating systems?A.Favorable.B.Objective.C. Tolerant.D.Distrustful.35.What's the best title for the text?A. A New AI Dating SystemC. Japan Considers AI to Match Spouses B. Criteria for Partner SelectionD. Advantages of AI Dating Systems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。