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山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)

山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷(含答案)

山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名:___________班级:___________考号:___________一、阅读理解A family cruise (乘船游览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. Here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.Tour Australia with Princess CruisesFor a faraway family vacation, consider exploring Australia aboard the Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Princess will take passengers to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven SeasRegent Seven Seas’ ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia. Departing on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard food, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food to an Italian eatery. Discover Patagonia with SeabournThe amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov, 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can take baths, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library. Cruise to the Caribbean with DisneyDisney Cruise Line’s four ships offer plenty of bells and whistles for kids. Besides, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families. Depart from Port Canaveral, on a four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream for a fun adventure through the Bahamas, with stops in Disney’s privately owned island. 1.What can kids do on the Princess?A. Learn dance skills.B. Perform in a drama.C. Read books in a library.D. Join in a sports meeting.2.What makes Seabourn special?A. Offering family-friendly trips.B. Serving varieties of onboard food.C. Providing close wildlife encounters.D. Covering seven continents of the world.3.Which cruise best suits the family who desires to save money?A. Princess.B. Regent Seven Seas.C. Seabourn.D. Disney.Johannes Fritz, an Austrian biologist, needed to come up with a plan again if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.To survive the European winter, the northern bald ibis needs to migrate south for the winter over the Alps. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.the last in the wild, causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild. When Mr. Fritz was born 56 years ago, the northern bald ibis could be found in Europe only in captivity (圈养) .Mr.Fritz has spent his career reintroducing the birds into the wild. Through years of trial and error, he learned to fly like a bird. He modified (改装) a lightweight aircraft so it would fly at speeds slow enough for the birds to keep up. In 2004, he led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led more migrations. But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September. The trip is expected to take about six weeks, “Still, we’re optimistic that it’ll work,” said Mr. Fritz.His family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. “But the unavoidable risks are necessary,” Mr. Fritz said. “It’s not so much a job, but my life’s purpose.”4.What was Johannes Fritz’s plan?A. To shorten bald ibises’ migration route.B. To lead bald ibises to migrate on a new route.C. To better the climate patterns for bald ibises.D. To find out a safer destination for bald ibises.5.What does the underlined word “devoured” in paragra ph 3 mean?A. Destroyed.B. Abused.C. Released.D. Raised.6.Why was Mr. Fritz’s initial route for the birds ineffective?A. Owing to the long time it consumes.B. For the slow speed of his modified aircraft.C. Because of the toughness along the first route.D. Due to higher temperatures in the summer habitat.7.Which of the following can best describe Mr. Fritz?A. Honest.B. Innovative.C. Straightforward.D. Demanding.As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions, you may think that it takes 21 days of repeating an action for that action to become a habit. So, you set out to go to the gym for 21 days, thinking that by day 22 heading to the gym will feel automatic—maybe even fun.However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. A habit expert Wendy Wood found that this falsehood came from a self-help book in the 1960s and actually described how long it takes to get used to your new appearance after plastic surgery. It’s important to note t hat getting used to something is not the same thing as forming a habit, and perhaps the two concepts got confused along the way, giving rise to the term today.To figure out how long it actually takes to form a habit, Phillippa Lally, and her team did a series of research.They recruited 96 people and asked each person to choose one new habit and report each day on whether or not they did the behavior and how automatic the behavior felt. Some people chose simple habits like “drinking a bottle of water with lunch.” Others chose m ore difficult tasks like “running for 15 minutes before dinner.” At the end of 12 weeks, the researchers analyzed the data to determine how long it took each person to go from starting a new behavior to automatically doing it.The study found that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic—66 days to be exact. And if you want to set your expectations appropriately, the truth is that it will probably take you anywhere from two months to eight months to build a new behavior into your life. Interestingly, the researchers also found that “m issing one opportunity to perform the behavior did not affect the habit formation process.” That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you mess up every now and then. Building better habits is not an all-or-nothing process.So, for those who wish to form certain habits, persistence is king. To form a good habit, we need to pay more energy and effort.8.What does “21days” actually mean according to Wendy Wood?A. The time one drafts a book.B. The time one develops a new habit.C. The time one gets used to something.D. The time one recovers from a surgery. 9.How did the researchers do the research?A. By doing questionnaires.B. By tracking people’s behaviors.C. By making predictions.D. By analyzing data of previous studies. 10.What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. Habits cannot be noticed easily.B. The amount of time a habit takes varies.C. One should perform a behavior constantly.D. It takes exactly 66 days to form a new habit.11.What is the best title of the passage?A. Habit—good or not?B. Better habit, better life?C. 21days to form a habit?D. Hit or miss with habits?The house had been cleaned and decorated elegantly. The air smelt fresh. Little labels on all we saw around the house displayed important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.All efforts that release cash that is locked into stuff touch me deeply. If they break conventional ideas, I will like them even more. It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for one’s grandmother’s necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass it on to the next generation.No longer so, I am guessing.It’s not always about money, but perhaps about considering one’s choices. My argument always is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furnitures; take home those piles of old-time bedsheets. But if none of them fit into your current home, allow someone else to take them home. Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.Hoarding (囤积) is not a virtue. It is a waste of the money that is locked into the property you are hoarding. I may use it sometime in the future, say some. Give that a time frame. If you are holding something you haven’t used even once in five years, ask yourself if someone else may need it. Don’t sell if you don’t care for money; but do give it away.All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation from hoarding and let there be light!12.What do people often do at the garage sale?A. Purchase a garage.B. Label their belongings.C. Talk about decoration.D. Trade their unused stuff.13.Why does the author mention “neeklace” in par agraph 2?A. To call for respect towards the elderly.B. To advocate holding onto the family tradition.C. To show the financial condition of an average family.D. To prove people tend to follow suit against their wills.14.What does the author believe according to paragraph 4?A. It is a good idea to save money.B. A good taste counts in purchase.C. Unused items deserve a new owner.D. The outdated should be thrown away.15.What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To call on people to get rid of hoarding.B. To show his worry about wasting resources.C. To draw attention to conserving the traditions.D. To inspire people to spend more on meaningful things.二、七选五16.In our ever-evolving world, where both personal and professional areas are loaded with challenges, problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. ①Here’s how to enhance your strategy.Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives toward a common goal. ② It involves choosing the right words, structuring information logically, and being mindful of the audience to ensure that your message is both impressive and comprehensible. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information. It includes not just hearing words but understanding the underlying messages.③ To foster creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives. Have free-flowing brainstorming sessions that allow for the exploration of diverse ideas without immediate judgment. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields promotes creative solution.Mistakes are not failures but valuable stepping stones on the path to mastery. ④Analyse what went wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. Creating a culture that opens the eyes of mistakes within a team or organization encourages an environment where individuals feel comfortable admitting errors.The journey to becoming a skilled problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. ⑤ __ Remain curious and open to acquiring new knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to your problem-solving attempt. That ensures you stay ahead of evolving challenges and acquire the skills needed to navigate an ever-changing landscape.Furthermore, participating in industry events, joining professional associations and connecting with mentors can offer insights that enrich your problem-solving skills.A. Seek continuous learning opportunities.B. Therefore, comprehension is a vital skill to develop.C. Effective conversation begins with the art of expression.D. Problem-solving at its best requires the out-of-the-box thinking.E. And they could help you achieve more in your personal life too.F. Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection and learning.G. Each individual brings unique information to overcome challenges.三、完形填空(15空)Filkin’s Drift, a band of two in UK, have been highlighting sustainability (可持续性) inworking to spotlight sustainability and the environment in their work.17.A. completed B. planned C. canceled D. delayed18.A. failed B. ended C. slowed D. closed19.A. scheduled B. interrupted C. appreciated D. relocated20.A. picked out B. taken up C. caught up D. set aside21.A. security B. relaxation C. reputation D. environment22.A. researchers B. followers C. musicians D. professors23.A. instruments B. documents C. envelopes D. photographs24.A. compete B. perform C. advertise D. conclude25.A. crucial B. profitable C. practical D. colorful26.A. evaluate B. clear C. outline D. further27.A. constantly B. secretly C. randomly D. differently28.A. inform B. request C. inspire D. permit29.A. possible B. flexible C. typical D. private30.A. limit B. creation C. upgrade D. need31.A. examines B. joins C. employs D. declines四、短文填空32.Flowers, birds, figures and landscapes seem to jump out of the pictures on the walls of craftsman Hao Ruxiang’s workshop. From a ① (distant), these pictures appear to be fine paintings. Yet, up close, they resemble sculptural art, with a three-dimensional feel.It is buhu painting, ② was named a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2014. It originated ③ the traditional folk art of the Manchu ethnic people, who would use needle and thread to create patterns as ④ approach to mending boots, hats and clothing for ⑤ (practice) and artistic purposes.Through decades of efforts, Hao and his family have helped buhu painting to evolve, ⑥(combine) the essence of numerous traditional crafts. “We got an inspiration from cloisonne (景秦蓝瓷器) , glued gold threads along the edges of flowers, ⑦ created a better visual effect.” Hao explains, adding that many techniques ⑧ __ (apply) in the art are all coming from practice.To date, Hao ⑨ (explore) many innovative techniques of her own, and managed todeliver beautiful examples of the art. However, her focus has been on broadening this art form to ensure better development, because she believes machinery cannot ⑩ (full) replace manual work.五、书面表达33.假如你是李华,上周日你们班去敬老院(nursing house) 慰问老人,请给校英文报写一篇报道,内容包括:1.活动时间;2.活动内容;3.活动感想。

高二英语期末考试试题及答案

高二英语期末考试试题及答案

高二年级第一学期期末测试----英语单项选择(共25小题;每小题1分,满分25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。

1. The film _______ him _______ what he had seen in China.A. reminded; toB. remembered; ofC. recalled; withD. reminded; of2. I sight of an empty seat at the back of the bus and went directly there.A. lost B caught C. looked D. took3. He asked us to him ______ carrying through their plan.A. assist; withB. help; toC. assist; inD. help; with4. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause(掌声).A. constantlyB. constantC. seldomD. never5. _______ in a friendly way, their quarrel came to an end.A. Being settledB. SettledC. SettlingD. Having settled6. A driver should __ the road when .A. concentrate on; driveB. concentrate in; drivingC. concentrate to; droveD. concentrate on; driving7. We must work hard to a good knowledge of English.A. takeB. acquireC. catchD. hold8. Tom kept quiet about the accident ________ lose his job.A. so not as toB. so as not toC. so as to notD. not so as to9. Not until the early years of the 19th century ________ what heat was.A. man did knowB. did man knewC. didn't man knowD. did man know10. The stone bridge __ _ last year is very beautiful.A. builtB. was builtC. being built D .to be built11.The poor man , ________,ran out of the dark cave.A. tiring and frightenedB. tired and frightenedC. tired and frighteningD. tiring and frightening12. Don’t be discouraged. ______ things as they are and you will enjoy every day of your life.A. TakingB. To takeC. TakeD. Taken13. These articles are written in simple language, _____ makes it easy to read.A. thatB. thisC. whichD. it14. After the war, a new school building was put up __________there used to be a theatre.A. thatB. whereC. whichD. when15. Tom’s mother kept telling him that he should work harder, but ______ didn’t help.A. heB. whichC. sheD. it16. Along with the letter was his promise _______ he would visit me this coming Christmas.A. whichB. thatC. whatD. whether17. Victor apologized for __________ to inform me of the change in the plan.A. his being not ableB. him not to be ableC. his not being ableD. him to be not able18. The thief admitted over 10 motorbikes and now he has been arrestedA. to stealB. to have stolenC. stealingD. having stolen19. ---The novel gone with wind is said _____ into several language.A. to translateB. being translatedC. having been translatedD. to have been translated20. is no needA. It; complainingB. That; complainingC. There; to complainD. This; to complain21. Did he find hard to learn a foreign languageA. thatB. himC. itD. himself22. The population of China is larger than ______ of the United States.A. thisB. thatC. theseD. those23.You may send me an e-mail or just give me a call. will do.A.Neither B.Each C.Any D. Either24. He’s got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to be accused of meeting someone.A. whereB. whichC. whileD. why25. The water ______ cool when I joined into the pool for morning exercise.A. was feltB. is feltC. feelsD. felt第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。

河南省信阳2024_2025高二英语上学期期末测试试题

河南省信阳2024_2025高二英语上学期期末测试试题

河南省南阳2024-2025高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分基础学问运用(共两节,30分)第一节单项选择(共20题,每小题1分,共20分)1.Not until very late that night her ______ house was ______ from the terrible flood.A. did she realize, under threatB. that she realized, under threatC. when she realized, in declineD. had she realized, in decline2.Ifs most urgent that the all the shops in the U.S ______ because of the increasingly confirmedCovid-19 cases.A. are closedB. should closeC. be closedD. have been closed3.Every year, many graduates travel from one place to another, ______ for a well-paid job.A. huntB. huntingC. to huntD. hunted4.New mothers can get ______ in their baby without realizing it.(错题回顾)A. picked upB. set upC. wrapped upD. put up5.The man wearing the black suit was the one ______ for chopping down the old tree ______around ninety meters tall in the botanic garden.A. to be blamed, measuredB. to blame, measuringC. blaming, measuringD. being blamed, measured6. A large quantity of water ______ polluted in the past twenty years across China.A. isB. areC. has beenD. have been7.With more and more birds, ______ some day some species will ______ completely. In addition,some of them have ______ environmental pollution.A. dying off; die out; died fromB. dying away; die off; died fromC. dying down; die out; died ofD. dying out; die away; died of8.. Whatever the little girl said, her parents would not allow her ______ there alone at night.A. risking to goB. to risk goingC. for risk to goD. risk going9.______ computer games is the reason leads to his being absent-minded in class.A. Being addicted to; thatB. Addicted to; whyC. Being addicted to; whyD. Addicted to; that10.We didn't know you were in trouble at that time, otherwise we ______ you a hand.A. gaveB. had givenC. would giveD. would have given11.Have you been aware ______ under the tree ______ two assistants.A. that; areB. that; isC. of; areD. of; is12.It is no use ______ time ______ that matter.(错题回顾)A. to waste; to discussB. wasting; discussingC wasting; to discuss D. to waste; discussing13.Only after he realized the significance of mastering two languages ______ English carefully.A. did he set about learningB. did he set out learningC. had he set about learningD. had he set out learning14. A war is so cruel that it always causes great losses, ______ has happened in Ukraine and other countries,(错题回顾)A. whatB. whichC. asD. where15.I will call you weekly and keep you ______ of what is going on here.A. informedB. informingC. informD. to inform16.Whenever I ______ difficulties, my parents always encourage me to my dreams.A. was stuck by, stick withB. got stuck by, stick toC .was stuck in, stick with D. got stuck in, stick to17.The coat ______ me perfectly. However, the color is too dark. Purple and blue are the colors that______ me well. Do you have a purple one or a blue one?A. fits; suitB. suits; fitC. fits; matchD. matches; suit18.The Floreana tortoise(龟),once considered to, ______ is being brought back from the dead with careful conservation.(错题回顾)A. be wiped outB. have been wiped outC wipe out D. have wiped out19.Researchers claim ______ the first proof that getting a regular eight-hour sleep every nightmakes a real difference to our health.A. findingB. having foundC. to findD. to have found20.He found the problem was hard to ______.A . get rid B. get rid of C. be got rid of D. be got rid其次节单句语法填空(共10题,每小题1分)1.The church was a ______(memory) to the disaster victims.2.Before ______(call), remain where you are.3.The success of a picnic usually turns the ______ weather.4.Having a bad boss is more than ______ annoyance.(错题回顾)5.If you try to remember everything, you will end up ______(remember) nothing.6.None of these would have been possible ______ their help.(错题回顾)7.It is important to keep yourself physically and mentally healthy, especially in such a competitive and______(stress) society.8.We waited with great ______ (anxious) for more news about the accident.9.Masses of work ______ (do) to prevent the river from being polluted up to now.10.Some books are to be tested, others ______ (swallow) and some few to be chewed and digested.(错题回顾)其次部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)AThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modem ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modem works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.Layout:The modem Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the buileing houses 13th-to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronest.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm(Fridays l0am to 9pm)and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk) , Leicester Square ( 3-minute walk) 9 Embankment (7-minute walk) , and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).21.In which century's collection can you see religious paintings?A. The 13th.B. The 17th.C. The 18th.D. The 20th.22.Where are Leonardo da Vinci's works shown?A. In the East Wing.B. In the main West Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing.D. In the North Wing.23.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Piccadilly Circus.B. Leicester Square.C. Embankment.D. Charing Cross.BFor almost two months Dominic York, a 23-year-old hairdresser, wandered about hospitals all night, wearing a white coat and pretending he was a doctor. Yesterday he proudly claimed in court that despite his complete lack of medical experience or qualifications, he had saved several people's lives. He had even been allowed to assist a surgeon during an emergency operation on a patient who was about to die on something she had swallowed.“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospital and suddenly I felt like playing one of the roles myself. So I put on a white jacket and a stethoscope(听诊器)and walked around one of the biggest hospital in London. At first, I just watched. Once you learn how doctors talk to patients, nurses and other doctors, it's easy to take people in.” he said.One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan. She had been knocked down by a car and fainted. When she came into hospital, York was standing over her.“He looked very professional. He told me his name was Doctor Simon. Then he gave me some sort of injection." she said. And then he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was. She didn't think there was anything wrong. "I would never have realized he was a fake if a policewoman hadn't showed me his photograph a week later. When the policewoman told me who he really was, I cou ld hardly believe my ears.”Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was "shocked and horrified,, that he got away with his deceiving(欺瞒)for so long, and then sentenced him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminal with mental disorders.“1 can only hope that this will not lead to further problems. After all, you will have considerable opportunities to study the behavior of the psychiatrists(精神科医生)who will look after you while you are there. If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a psych iatrist after you are set free, 1 shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence.” Judge Adams warned York.24.York was proud of the fact that.A. a surgeon let him watch an operation.B. he could perform some duties of a doctorC. he had cheated doctors for so longD. people thought he could become a real doctor25.York learned how to behave like a doctor by.A. watching other doctors workB. talking to doctors and nursesC. getting some training and experienceD. observing doctors while he was a patient26.Why was Laura Kennan in hospital?A.She had swallowed something and almost died.B.She had to have an emergency operation.C.She had been injured in a road accident.D.She had lost consciousness while driving.27.The judge's remark implied that York would be more severely punished if he.A. pretended to be a psychiatristB. tried to get away from prisonC. was proud of what he had doneD. studied the behavior of the psychiatristCThe baby is just one day old and has not yet left hospital. She is quiet but alert (警觉).Twenty centimeters from her face researchers have placed a white card with two black spots on it. She stares at it carefully. A researcher removes the card and replaces it by another, this time with the spots differently spaced. As the cards change from one to the other, her gaze (注视)starts to lose its focus —until a third, with three black spots, is presented. Her gaze returns; she looks at it for twice as long as she did at the previous card. Can she tell that the number two is different from three, just 24 hours after coining into the world?Or do newborns simply prefer more to fewer? The same experiment, but with three spots shown before two, shows the same return of interest when the number of spots changes. Perhaps it is just the newness? When slightly older babies were shown cards with pictures of objects (a comb, a key, an orange and so on), changing the number of objects had an effect separate from changing the objects themselves. Could it be the pattern that two things make, as opposed to three? No again. Babies paid more attention to squares moving randomly on a screen when their number changed from two to three, or three to two. The effect even crosses between senses. Babies who were repeatedly shown two spots became more excited when they then heard three drumbeats than when they heard just two; likewise (同样地)when the researchers started with drumbeats and moved to spots.28.The experiment described in Paragraph 1 is related to the baby's ______.A. sense of hearingB. sense of sightC. sense of touchD. sense of smell29.Babies are sensitive to the change in___.A. the size of cardsB. the color of picturesC. the shape of patternsD. the number of objects30.Why did the researchers test the babies with drumbeats?A. To reduce the difficulty of theexperiment.B. To see how babies recognize sounds.C. To carry their experiment further.D. To keep the babies9 interest.31.Where does this text probably come from?A. Science fiction.B. Children's literature.C. An advertisement.D. A science report.The word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people. Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote the trading and selling of goods. In the Middle Ages, merchants employed “town criers” to read public messages aloud to promote their goods. When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements (ads) could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.By the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services. The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. This was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.Advertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century. Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text. Everything, from clothes to drinks, was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns, the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.Near the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as ""advertising agencies (广告商)The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group. Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism (消费主义)as a way of life, spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the "right“ products.32.What was advertising like in the Middle Ages?A.Merchants were employed to promote products.B.Ad messages were shouted out in public places.C.Product information was included in books.D.Ad signs were put up in towns.33.What does the word "This" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Advertising in newspapers.B. Including pictures in ads.C. Selling goods in markets.D. Working with ad agencies.34.The 18th century advertising was special in its.A. growing spendingB. printing materialsC. advertising companiesD. attractive designs35. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. The Story of AdvertisingB. The Value of Advertising DesignsC. The Role of Newspaper AdvertisingD. The Development of Printing for Advertising其次节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)依据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二年级期末考试英语试卷(有答案)

高二年级期末考试英语试卷(有答案)

第一学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷(考试时间100分钟, 满分100分)第一部分听力理解(共两节15分)第一节(共10小题;每小题1分, 共10分)听下面6段对话, 从每题A、B、C三个选项中, 选出能回答问题的最佳选项。

每段对话读两遍。

听第1段材料, 回答第1题。

1. Where is the man’s sister now?A. At home.B. In hospital.C. At school.听第2段材料, 回答第2题。

2. What is the man going to do?A. Move over one seat.B. Meet the woman and her friend.C. Sit between the woman and her friend.听第3段材料, 回答第3题。

3. What are the speakers doing?A. Cleaning the kitchen.B. Painting the dining room.C. Discussing a house plan.听第4段材料, 回答第4至5题。

4. Where does this conversation take place?A. At a museum.B. In a record store.C. At a booking office.5. On which day will the Chinese Music Concert be held?A. The 28th.B. The 15th.C. The 30th.听第5段材料, 回答第6至7题。

6. Who is the woman talking to?A. A teacher.B. A student.C. A secretary.7. What does the woman think good students should be like?A. They should ask questions.B. They should be quiet in class.C. They should not be afraid of making mistakes.听第6段材料, 回答第8至10题。

高二英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

高二英语上学期期末考试试题及答案

2016—--17学年上学期期末考试高二英语试卷(考试时间:120分钟总分:150分)第Ⅰ卷(满分100分)第一部分听力理解第一节(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 do we learn from the conversation?A. There will be a math exam tomorrow.B. Today is the man’s birthday。

C。

The man doesn’t like math exams.2. What colour is the woman’s dress?A。

Blue。

B。

White。

C. Black。

3. When did the man's daughter set a new world record?A. In 1999. B。

In 2005. C。

In 2009。

4. What does the man mean?A. He moved the desk alone。

B. He had some classmates move the desk。

C。

His classmates helped him move the desk。

5。

What time is it now?A: 3:10。

B: 3:15. C. 4:10。

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。

高二上学期英语期末考试试题(有答案)

高二上学期英语期末考试试题(有答案)

高二上学期英语期末考试试题(有答案)本部分共15小题,每小题1.5分,共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.What does the man want to do?A。

To buy a car。

B。

To rent a car。

C。

To repair a car.7.What does the woman suggest the man do?A。

To take a taxi。

B。

To rent a car。

C。

To buy a car.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

8.What does the man want to buy?A。

A XXX.9.What does the woman think of the blue shirt?A。

It’s too expensive。

B。

It’s too bright。

C。

It’s too smal l.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。

10.What’s the nship een the speakers?A。

XXX.11.What is the man’s problem?A。

He can’t find his keys。

B。

He lost his wallet。

C。

He ot his password.12.What does the woman suggest the man do?A。

To look for his keys in the car。

B。

To buy a new wallet。

C。

To reset his password.听第9段材料,回答第13至15题。

13.What does the man want to do?A。

2023-2024学年全国高中高二上英语人教版期末试卷(含解析)

2023-2024学年全国高中高二上英语人教版期末试卷(含解析)

2023-2024学年全国高二上英语期末试卷考试总分:45 分考试时间: 120 分钟学校:__________ 班级:__________ 姓名:__________ 考号:__________注意事项:1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II(非选择题)一、完形填空(本题共计 1 小题,共计5分)1.(5分)Some of us may have a teacher that impacts us forever. Those teachers(1)________ us into studying harder and help us so much. Teachers, who we will always remember, deserve(2)________ like "Educator of the Year". I believe Mrs. Sheehan from Odyssey Charter School should(3)________ that sort. She has taught me more than any other teacher, and she has(4)________ me so much.Mrs. Sheehan was always(5)________. She always got up early to do housework. If she wasn't on time, there was usually a funny story about her(6)________ morning. She smiled(7)________ and had a fun style, which made us all laugh and enjoy school. Her(8)________ became something that I and my classmates could(9)________ her by.Mrs. Sheehan would always cheer her students up with anything from our funny group(10)________ to our weekly game of Sparkle. Her activities would be lively and exciting while teaching usexcellent(11)________ skills. Those deep discussions helped us(12)________ as a family and helped me remember her as the most(13)________ teacher I have ever had. She was our go-to teacher to talk to about our(14)________.(15)________, Mrs. Sheehan worked a lot with me. She would help me with my English skills, even when I was really far behind or just had a(16)________ paper. She also taught me that school didn't have to be(17)________, but rather how we wanted it to be; it all(18)________ on how we wanted to start the year and how we wanted to end it.Surely, we may have an amazing teacher who(19)________ us, but Mrs. Sheehan did so much more. She was a teacher that(20)________ others and positively impacted students' lives for the better and she was my nomination(提名)for "Educator of the Year".(1)A.divideB.breakC.pushD.translate(2)A.recognitionB.presenceC.surroundingsD.wisdom(3)A.belong toB.devote toC.refer toD.turn to(4)A.witnessedB.discoveredC.inspiredD.traced(5)A.calmB.curiousC.carefulD.cheerful(6)A.leisureB.colorfulC.busyD.peaceful(7)A.strangelyB.constantlyC.obviouslyD.madly(8)A.smileB.abilityC.spiritD.experience(9)A.supportB.protectC.appreciateD.identify(10)A.adventuresB.discussionsC.arrangementsmitments(11)A.writingB.swimmingC.runningD.driving(12)A.fightB.bondC.marchD.resist(13)A.energeticB.considerateC.beautifulD.excited(14)A.parentsB.relativesC.problemsD.achievements(15)A.OccasionallyB.SuddenlyC.FinallyD.Specifically(16)elessB.horribleC.meaningfulD.spare(17)A.knowledgeableB.attractiveC.distantD.boring(18)A.dependedB.decidedC.insistedD.experimented(19)A.punishedB.consultedC.rememberedD.influenced(20)A.visitedB.acceptedC.touchedD.praised二、阅读理解(本题共计 4 小题,每题 5 分,共计20分)2.Mini Book Excerpts(节选)BiographyWhen Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it…The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous neighbor.J. D. Salinger: A Life by Kenneth Slawenski(Random House, $27)Mystery(疑案小说)"You're a smart boy. Benny's death was no accident, and you're the only one who saw it happen. Doyou think the murderer should get away with it?" The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly occurred to Annika. "Did you…You recognized the man in the car, didn't you?" The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers. "Maybe," he said quietly.Red Wolf by Liza Marklund(Atria Books, $25.99)Short StoriesShe wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class: Some women are born stupid, and some women are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give, and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they don't want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughter won't, some mothers love so their daughters won't.You Are Free by Danzy Senna(Riverhead Books, $15)HumorDo your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times! 's "amusement cycling" is the most fun you can have, legally, in the United States right now. Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney World when you can spend less than half of that within a day's drive of most cities?Happy: And Other Rad Thoughts by Larry Dovle(Fcco. $14.99)(1)If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger, they should buy the book published by _______.A.EccoB.Atria BooksC.Riverhead BooksD.Random House(2)The book Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for ________.A.young childrenB.Disney World workersC.middle school teachersD.parents with young children(3)Which book describes women with characters of their own?A.Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts.B.J. D. Salinger: A Life.C.You Are Free.D.Red Wolf.(4)After finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that ________.A.the boy helped arrest the murdererB.Benny died of an accidentC.the murderer got away with the crimeD.Annika carried out the crime3.A 17-year-old Bangladeshi boy has won this year's International Children's Peace Prize for his work to fight cyberbullying(网络欺凌)in his country.The prize winner, Sadat Rahman, promised to keep fighting online abuse until it no longer exists. "The fight against cyberbullying is like a war, and in this war I am a fearless fighter," Sadat Rahman said during a ceremony on November 13 in The Hague, the Netherlands. He added, "If everybody keeps supporting me, then together we will win this battle against cyberbullying."Rahman developed a mobile phone application that provides education about online bullying and a way to report cases of it. He said he began his work on the project after hearing the story of a 15-year-old girl who took her own life as a result of cyberbullying. "I will not stop until we receive no more cases through the app," Rahman said at the ceremony.The award comes with a fund of over $118,000, which is invested by the Kids Rights Foundation. The group chooses projects to support causes that are closely linked to the winner's work.Past well-known winners of the prize include Pakistani human rights activist Malala Yousafzai and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. And the students who organized the March for Our Lives event in 2018 after a deadly mass shooting at their school in the American state of Florida also won the prize.Yousafzai praised Rahman's work during the ceremony. She spoke through video conferencing. "All children have the right to be protected from violence no matter if it is physical or mental, offline or online," she said. "Cyberbullying damages that right."(1)What does Sadat Rahman devote himself to?A.Battling online violence.B.Helping poor children.C.Being a brave fighter.D.Removing school bullying.(2)What caused Sadat Rahman to start his project?A.People's lack of education.B.His own experience of being bullied.C.A girl's death from cyberbullying.D.The wide use of mobile phone apps.(3)What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A.The March for Our Lives event.B.Human rights activists in the world.C.A horrible mass school shooting.D.Some previous winners of the prize.(4)What can we infer from Yousafzai's words?A.Rahman's efforts have paid off.B.Cyberbullying should be got rid of.C.All children have the right to fight against violence.D.Children are faced with physical and mental bullying.4.Americans have changed, at least when it comes to their apple preferences. The Red Delicious apple is likely to lose its title as the most popular apple this year, which it held for more than half a century. The U.S. Apple Association is projecting, that the Gala apple will usurp(夺取)the Red Delicious for the top spot.The group, which advocates on behalf of 7,500 apple growers and 400 companies in the apple business, predicted that the U. S. would grow 52.4 million Gala apples in 2018, up 5.9 percent from a year earlier. Red Delicious apple production is expected to fall 10.7 percent to 51.7 million.Consumers apparently like the Gala's "taste, texture(口感)and sweetness," the U.S. Apple Association said in a statement. "The rise in production of newer varieties of apples aimed at the fresh consumption domestic market has caused demand for the Red Delicious to decline." said Mark Seetin, the association's director of regulatory and industry affairs.The Granny Smith, Fuji and Honeycrisp apples are expected to rank third, fourth and fifth. The association predicted that within a year or two the Honeycrisp may pass the Granny Smith and Fuji, jumping into third place. The production of the apple rose 21.8 percent to 23.5 million this year. That puts it ahead of the Golden Delicious apple for the first time. The Honeycrisp was created by the University of Minnesota's apple breeding(培育)program only 21 years ago. It typically costs more than its competitors.Until the 1970s, Americans had only a few choices of apples. While the Golden Delicious offered a color contrast and the Granny Smith brought tartness(酸味)to the table, the Red Delicious was the star, heavily promoted by Washington state growers. Then wholesalers began looking for tastier varieties, finding them overseas in Japan, home to the Fuji, and New Zealand, which had the Braeburn and Gala.(1)How does the author prove Americans' preference for the Gala?A.By using statistics.B.By listing examples.C.By explaining causes.D.By presenting research findings.(2)What do we know about the Honeycrisp?A.It is sour in flavor.B.It is light in color.C.It is gaining popularity.D.It is losing its price advantage.(3)Which of the following comes from New Zealand?A.The Fuji.B.The Honeycrisp.C.The Braeburn.D.The Granny Smith.(4)What does the text mainly tell us?A.Why Americans eat apples from different countries.B.How different apples are becoming popular in America.C.How American farmers choose their apple growing types.D.Why the Red Delicious was Americans' favorite for 50 years.causal inferences rather than simply finding patterns. "At some point—you know, if you're intelligent—you realize maybe there's something else out there," he says.【长难句分析】1. After playing thousands of games against itself at a super speed, and learning from winning positions, Alpha Zero independently discovered several famous chess strategies and even invented new ones.翻译:在以超快的速度与自己对弈数千场,并从获胜位置中学习之后,Alpha Zero独立地发现了几种翻译:著名的国际象棋策略,甚至发明了新的策略。

高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案word版

高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案word版

高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案word版英语第1卷第一部分英语知识运用(共三节,满分50分)第一节语音知识(共5小题,每小题1分,满分5分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项,在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例:haveA。

gave B. save C. hat D。

made答案是C.1。

stop A。

lose B. woman C. shock D。

rose 2. breathe A. thick B。

southern C. mathematics D。

method 3。

ground A。

house B. country C. group D。

cough 4。

center A。

ocean B. decide C。

cause D. socialist 5. animal A. ache B。

anything C. advance D. anxious 第二节语法和词汇知识(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15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。

6.I lost my ______ and fell off the bike.A。

weight B。

balance C。

way D。

legs7。

______time and labor,cartoonists generally draw the hands of their characters only three fingers and a thumb.A.To save B.Saved C.Saving D.Having saved8.It was ______ great shock to the world that two airplanes crashed into ______ World Trade Center in New York on September 11th.A。

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试卷含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试卷含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)(考试总分:150 分)一、听力(本题共计1小题,总分30分)1.(30分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What would the woman like to help the man do?A. Rent an apartmentB. Look after the houseC. Find a roommate2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A filmB. A travelC. A show3. How does the woman sound?A. AngryB. SurprisedC. Pleased4. Why does the man refuse to go skating?A. He can’t skate.B. He has a family get-together.C. He has to clean their house.5. Where are the speakers probably?A. At an airportB. In a schoolC. At a dance party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,个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答6、7题。

6. What is the man doing?A. Renting a carB. Booking a tripC. Parking a car7. How much should the man pay for a day?A. $80B. $70C. $50听第7段材料,回答第8、9、10题。

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)(考试总分:150 分)一、听力(本题共计1小题,总分30分)1.(30分)1. Where does the conversation take place?A. At school.B. At home.C. At a shop.2. What’s the season now?A. Summer.B. Fall.C. Winter.3. When does the man want to go to the library?A. On Saturday.B. On Sunday.C. On Monday.4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Turn up the gas in the fireplace.B. Get some more wood from outside.C .Let the wood burn a bit more.5. Why didn’t Mary sleep well?A. She had a headache.B. She was troubled by noise.C. She had a stomachache.第二节(共15 小题;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. What will the man do on Saturday night?A. Pick up the woman’s sister.B. Watch a DVD.C. Go to a club.7. What day is it today?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.听第7 段材料,回答第8、9 题。

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)(考试总分:150 分)一、听力(本题共计1小题,总分30分)1.(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。

例:How much is the shirt?A. £ 19.15.B. £ 9.15.C. £ 9.18.答案:B1. What does the woman think of the car journey?A. It’s too long.B. It’s very exciting.C. It’s rather dangerous.2. Why is John late for school?A. He was stuck in traffic.B. He hurt his head.C. He did a good deed.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A farm.B. Some houses.C. A corn field.4. What does the man say about the movie?A. It’s horrible.B. It’s amusing.C. It’s not good.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Acquaintances.B. Classmates.C. A couple.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。

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。

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)(考试总分:150 分)一、完形填空(本题共计1小题,总分40分)1.(40分)One day,I was on my way to a meeting in town with a colleague(同事)of mine.We had already 1______ the car and were walking toward the meeting place.2______,we saw an old man with a walking stick trip up(绊倒)on a 3______ of a building about 20 feet in front of us.We immediately 4______ to sit him up and checked if he was 5______.He had broken his glasses and 6______ his nose a little,which was bleeding.Neither I nor my colleague had any tissues but another 7______ stopped to give the old man some tissues.We helped him to his 8______; he was looking for the local museum which was 9______ on the other side of the road. We held his 10______ and walked him across the road and into the museum. We helped him 11______ on a chair and informed(告知)a woman clerk there,who got him some 12______.And the old man drank it up.We told the clerk to 13______ him a taxi and I gave her $10,telling her to use it to 14______ his taxi home.He had 15______ that he lived about a 20-minute walk away.As we left,he thanked us and called us “ 16______ Persons”.If you see an elderly person in 17______,even though he/she is just walking across the road or even if he/she has 18______ something,please help him/her.You can even just 19______ at him/her and be nice.That is somebody’s grandfather or grandmother and all of you reading this would want somebody to do the 20______ for your own grandparents.1.A.packed B.parked C.repaired D.passed 2.A.Frequently B.Calmly C.Straight D.Suddenly 3.A.stone B.road C.step D.door 4.A.rushed B.turned C.waited D.happened 5.A.free B.okay C.comfortable D.upset 6.A.burned B.cleaned C.moved D.injured 7.A.passer-by B.colleague C.driver D.friend 8.A.nose B.museum C.feet D.place9.A.exactly B.sincerely C.actually D.extremely 10.A.head B.hand C.ticket D.stick 11.A.sit down B.set down C.come up D.give in 12.A.food B.money C.rest D.water 13.A.notice B.buy C.call D.request 14.A.add up B.pay for C.care about D.dig out 15.A.mentioned B.persuaded C.reported D.suggested 16.A.Polite B.Strong C.Brave D.Nice 17.A.pain B.person C.need D.power 18.A.knocked B.kicked C.ended D.dropped 19.A.throw B.smile C.laugh D.look 20.A.same B.attitude C.pleasure D.thanks二、阅读理解(本题共计4小题,总分60分)2.(15分)Excuse me, Mrs Jones. Would you mind doing me a favor ? I was just going out shopping. But as soon as I shut my front door, I realized that I had left my key in the house. So when I get back, I will not be able to get in .It was very silly of me. I needn’t have come out at all, because all the vegetables and fruits had been bought by my husband. I only wanted some salt. May I come in and clime over the fence into my back garden? That’s very kind of you. I wish I did not give you so much trouble.1. Mrs Jones was the speaker’s______A. bossB. next-door neighbourC. friendD. sister2. This speech was made______A. before the speaker went out shoppingB. when the speaker went back after shoppingC. while she was shutting the front doorD. after her husband returned from the office3. The speaker was going out to______A. drop in on Mrs JonesB. buy some vegetables and fruitC. get some saltD. go to her husband4. Mrs Jones______A. refused to help herB. agreed to let her inC. gave her some saltD. telephoned her husband5. What is the best title of the passage?A. Please do me a favorB. The life of a housewifeC. I want some salt onlyD. Excuse me, Mrs Jones3.(15分)Up,Up,and Away!An adventurer who became the first person to fly across the English Channel on a cluster of balloons has launched a house into the sky just like in the hitmovie Up-in reparation for a more ambitious journey and a new record.Fearless Trappe,from North Carolina,stepped into the cartoon themed home before flying above the Leon International Balloon Festival in Mexico more than a week ago.The 38-year-old Trappe was using the event as a warm-up for his planned trans-Atlantic flight scheduled for next summer.He aims to complete the 2,500-mile journey in a seven-foot lifeboat carried by 365 huge helium balloons.The brave man is learning to sail a lifeboat,in case he needs to ditch into the ocean during the danger-filled adventure.He sill fly at between 18,000 feet and 25,000 feet,beating his previous world altitude record of 21,600 feet,and must fly uninterrupted a distance ten times longer than his previous world record of 230 miles in order to succeed.The adventurer Trappe,who holds records for crossing the Alps,flying the most cluster balloons,and the longest distance,has spent his entire career,building up to this ambitious plan.“I didn’t wake up one day and think:‘I’ going to fly across the Atlantic,’”he said.“Every attempt before this was prepared for this fight,I’ve been training for a long time”.1.The adventurer flew across the English Channel to______.A.test the balloons B.launch a houseC.shoot a hit movie D.prepare for breaking a record2.To finish the journey,he will fly a distance of______.A.2500 miles B.18,000 feet C.25,000 feet D.230 miles 3.About the ambitious journey,which is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.When he will fly B.How high he sill flyC.How far he will fly D.How long it will take him4.How many world records does Jonathan hold?A.Two B.Three C.Four D.Five5.What does he last paragraph imply?A.Trappe can’t sleep worrying about the adventureB.Trappe was born to set world recordsC.Trappe always keeps his ambition in mindD.Trappe never thought of crossing the Atlantic before4.(15分)Every day we go to school and listen to the teacher,and the teacher will ask us some questions.Sometimes,the classmates will ask your opinions of the work of the class.When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics,remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying.You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends---you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent,waiting to hear what you have to say.You must speak so that they can hear you---loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.Remember,too,that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you.The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease but the situation is somewhat different from that of a ordinary conversation.You must take special care that you can be heard.1.When you speak to the class,you should speak ______.A.as slowly as possible B.in a low voiceC.loudly D.forcefully2.Usually,when you speak to the class,the class is ______.A.noisy B.quiet C.having a rest D.serious3 The situation in the class is ______ that in your house.A.not very different from B.sometimes the same asC.sometimes not the same as D.not the same as4.If you are having a conversation with an official,the most important thing for you is ______.A.to show your ability B.to be very gentleC.to make sure that you can be heard D.to put the official at ease5.The main idea of this passage is ______.A.that we should talk in different ways in different situationsB.that we must speak loudlyC.that we must keep silent at any timeD.that we must talk with the class5.(15分)You wake up in the morning,the day is beautiful and the plans for the day are what you have been looking forward to for a long time.Then the telephone rings,you say hello,and the drama starts.The person on the other end has a depressing tone in his voice as he starts to tell you how terrible his morning is and that there is nothing to look forward to.You are still in a wonderful mood?Impossible!Communicating with negative people can wash out your happiness.It may not change what you think,but communicating long enough with them will make you feel depressed for a moment or a long time.Life brings ups and downs,but some people are stuck in the wrong idea that life has no happiness to offer.They only feel glad when they make others feel bad.No wonder they can hardly win others’ pity or respect.When you communicate with positive people,your spirit stays happy and therefore more positive things are attracted.When the dagger(匕首) of a negativeperson is put in you,you feel the heavy feeling that all in all,brings you down.Sometimes we have no choice but to communicate with negative people.This could be a co-worker,or a relative.In this case,say what needs to be said as little as possible.Sometimes it feels good to let out your anger back to the negative person,but all this does is to lower you to that same negative level and they won’t feel ashamed of themselves about that.Negativity often affects happiness without even being realized.The negative words of another at the start of the day can cling to you throughout the rest of your day,which makes you feel bad and steals your happiness.Life is too short to feel negative.Stay positive and avoid negativity as much as possible.1.The purpose of the first paragraph is to ______.A.make a comparison B.offer an evidenceC.introduce a topic D.describe a daily scene2.How can negative people have effect on us?A.By influencing our emotion.B.By telling us the nature of life.C.By changing our ways of thinking.D.By comparing their attitudes to life with ours.3.Some negative people base their happiness on ______.A.other people’s pity for them B.making other people unhappy C.building up a positive attitude D.other people’s respect for them 4.According to the passage,to reduce negative people’s influence on us,we are advised to ______.A.change negative people’s attitudes to lifeB.show our dissatisfaction to negative peopleC.make negative people feel ashamed of themselvesD.communicate with negative people as little as possible5.What is the author’s attitude towards negative people?A.Favorable.B.Critical.C.Indifferent.D.Supportive.三、语法填空(本题共计1小题,总分20分)6.(20分)Every four years, millions of people gather in summer 1______ (watch) soccer games. This year, the World Cup kicked off on June 14 in Russia.Leading up to the most exciting sporting event, Live It Up, the official World Cup song, was released on May 25.2______ (perform) by US artists Nicky Jam, Will Smith, and Albanian singer Era Istref, the song has a line that goes, "One life, live it up, 'cause we got one life."With a great melody and catchy lyrics, the song stands for "the 3______ (excite), the celebration and the unity 4______ people all over the world will share during the 2018 World Cup". In fact, ever since the first official World Cup song came out in 1966, the relationship between soccer and music 5______ (grow) stronger and stronger. As The Telegraph put it, "Listening to 6______ (inspire) music encourages people to take more risks."One of the greatest soccer 7______ (coach), Giovanni Trapattoni, even believes that listening to music can teach players great lessons. "It is the intervals, speed, and rhythm 8______ help you learn the logical skills you need to read a game." he said.Indeed, the right music can make all the difference. As Colombian musician Juanes said, soccer and music have a lot 9______ common. "You need your feet for soccer and you need words for music, but they arouse one and 10______ same thing--- passion."四、书面表达(本题共计1小题,总分30分)7.(30分)假定你是李华,你的英国朋友Chris来信询问你校开展“最美校园”活动的情况。

高二英语第一学期期末测试试题及答案

高二英语第一学期期末测试试题及答案

第一学期期末模拟考试题高二英语注意事项:本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。

第一卷1至11页,第二卷12至13页。

共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第一卷的答案必须涂在答题卡上,第二卷直接在试卷规定处作答。

考试结束后只交第二卷和答题卡。

第一卷(共三部分,共105分)第一部分听力部分(共两节,满分20分)做题时, 先将答案划在试卷上。

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分;满分5分)听下面5段对话,每段对话有一个小题,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个小题。

每段对话仅读一边。

01. Whom do you think the woman is talking to?A. A bus conductorB. A clerk at the airportC. A taxi driver02. What does the woman mean? A. The winter has just begunB. Once it starts, it’ll snow a lotC. It has been snowing for some time03. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Customer and shop assistantB. Manager and secretaryC. Travellar and travel agent04. Why doesn’t the woman take the umbrella? A. Because it stops rainingB. Because she has a raincoatC. Because she has an umbrella05. Where does Bill need to go before he can play ball? A. To a physical education classB. To a baseball training campC. To the doctor第二节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。

高二上学期期末考试(英语)

高二上学期期末考试(英语)

时遁市安宁阳光实验学校高二英语试卷(时间:90分钟总分:100分Ⅰ卷交答题卡,Ⅱ卷交答题纸)第一卷(共80分)听力(共两节,满分15分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)( )1.Where does the conversation take place?A.In an officeB.On the phoneC.In a company( )2.What can you learn from the conversation?A.The speakers were at the doctor’s.B.The man didn’t feel good.C.The man was tired of medicine.( )3.What does the man ask for?A.Some help. B.Some water. C.A glass of tea( )4.What can be inferred from the conversation ?A.The man is regretful for what he has done.B.The woman was angry with the man.C.The woman wanted to punish the man.( )5.What will the man do?A.Go out for a walk. B.Watch a football game. C.Go shopping.第二节(共10小题;每小题1.分,满分10分)请听下面5段对话或独白,选出最佳选项。

请听下面一段材料,回答第6---8题。

( )6.What is the man’s name?A.Dwight B.Davy. C.David.( )7.What kind of people don’t the two speakers need?A.Those who know no foreign language.B.Those who don’t want to work 6 days a week.C.Those who have no experience in the office work.( )8.Who will get the highest salary?A.People who are well educated.B.People who have a lot of experienceC.People who speak a second language.请听下面一段材料,回答第9至第11题。

高二第一学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二第一学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二第一学期期末考试(英语)(考试总分:120 分)一、单选题(本题共计20小题,总分20分)1.(1分)An average of just 18.75 cm of rain fell ­last ­year, making ______ the driest ­year­ since California became a state in 1850.A.eachB.itC.thisD.one2.(1分)I'd appreciate ______ if you could let me know in advance whether or not you will come.A.itB.youC.oneD.this3.(1分)You may depend on ______ that they will look after your daughter when you are away.A.themB.thisC.herD.it4.(1分)I went to Yunnan to visit many beautiful places last week. I think they are more magnificent than______ .­A.expectingB.expetC.to expectD.expected5.(1分)______ in the poorest area of Glasgow, he had a long, hard road to becoming a­football star.A.Being raiseB.RaisingC.RaisedD.To raise6.(1分)The producer comes regularly to collect the cameras______to our shop for quality problems.A.returningB.returnedC.to returnD.to be returned7.(1分)The manager was satisfied to see many new products ______ after great effort.A.having developedB.to developC.developedD.develop8.(1分)Not until recently ______ the development of tourist­related activities in the rural areas.A.they had encouragedB.had they encouragedC.did they encourageD.they encouraged9.(1分)Only after ­talking to two ­students ______ that having strong motivation is one of the biggest factors in reaching goals.A.I did discoverB.did I discoverC.I discoveredD.discovered10.(1分)No sooner ______ to school than ______ to clean her classroom.A.she had got; did she beginB.had she got; she beganC.she got; she beganD.did she get; she had begun11.(1分)Why didn't you tell me about your ­trouble last week? If you ______ me, Icould have helped.A.toldB.had toldC.were to tellD.would tell12.(1分)If it ______ for his invitation the other day, I should not be here now.A.had not beeB.should not beC.were not to beD.should not have been13.(1分)It might have saved me some trouble ______ the schedule.A.did I knowB.have I knownC.do I knowD.had I known14.(1分)We would rather our daughter ______ at home with us, but it is her choice, and she is not a child any longer.A.would stayB.has stayedC.stayedD.stay15.(1分)—I wish I ______ the meeting.—But you didn't.A.attendedB.would attendC.have attendedD.had attended16.(1分)The teacher demands that she ______ her test papers within ten minutes.A.turn inB.hands inC.has turned inD.has handed in17.(1分)The photos on the wall ______ Grandma of those happy, old days when a large family lived together.A.RepeatB.rememberC.remindD.retell18.(1分)The good thing about children is that they______ very easily to new environments.A.applyB.adoptC.attachD.adapt19.(1分)I`d like to ______ the challenge without arguing.A.take upB.take onC.take offD.take over20.(1分)I ordered him not to be late, so he ______ his clock.A.put backB.put offC.put forwardD.put away二、阅读理解(本题共计2小题,总分20分)21.(10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。

高二英语上学期期末考试题及答案解析

高二英语上学期期末考试题及答案解析

高二年级上学期期末考试第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)21. Dave wantedtostudy till________ midnight, but sleepiness got_____ bestofhim.A. 不填;theﻩB. 不填; 不填C. the;theﻩD.the; 不填22. At times, worryingis a normal________to adifficult event or situation—alovedone being_______in an accident,forexample.A. response; injuredB.reaction;woundedC.reply; hurtD. reflection;died23. If I hadn’t stood under theladder to catch you when youfell,you_______now.A. wouldn’tbe smiling B. couldn’thavesmiled C.didn’tsmileD. won’t smile24. ________ the Internet is bridging thedistancebetweenpeople,it may alsobebreakingsome homes or will cause other family problems. A.When B. If C. While D. As 25._______today,he would getthere by Saturday.A.If he leaves B. Was he leaving C. Would he leave ﻩD. Were he to leave26. Afterheretired fromoffice, Rogers _______ painting for a while, bu tsoon lost interest.A. saved upB. kept upC. took upD. drewup27. Whenhewas young, he usedto ________hardat his lessons.A. devote to working B. devotehimself toworkC. be devoted toworkD.be devoted to working28. At assembly,ourmonitor made a speech, swearing to try ourbest tostudywell______us students.A. in memoryofﻩB.on behalfofﻩ C. in honor of ﻩD. in favor of29. They swear they will push ahead with the experimentwhatever_____they might meetwith.A.disadvantagesB.shortcomingsﻩ C. troubles D. hardshi ps30. He toldmehowhe had given meshelter and protection, without which I______of hunger.A.would be diedﻩ B. would have diedC.would dieD. will die31.________with a difficultsituation,Arnold decidedto a skhis boss foradvice.A. Faced ﻩ B. Having faced C. To face D. Facing32.Thoughyou may hate some customs in othercountries,______, you must remember “Doin Romeas Romedoes”.A. likewise B. therefore C.otherwise D. anyway33.Whatthe leader referredtointhe report was really something _______.A.worthyof consideringB. worth to be consideredC.worthytobe considered D. worth being considered34.Generallyspeaking, ______ according to thedirections, the drughasno sideeffect.A. whentakingB.when taken C.when to takeD. when to betaken35.Ifthe weatherhadbeenbetter,we could havehad a picnic.But it ______allday.A. rained B. rains C.has rained D. is raining第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)My dadhasbeen driving a truck for almosthis entirelife.He’susually__36__all the weekdays and comes home only at weekends.Som etimes he stays__37__for two weeksat a time.__38__I don’tgetto see him asoften as I wish,weremain very__39__.My dad isthe typeofperson whodoesn’t letyou__40__upanything thatyou start.WhenIwas eleven,myfather boughtme a piano.Atfirst I was so__41__aboutit thatIwould spendhours andhours learning how toplay.Then itgot __42__.Iwas so tired of it that I ask ed if I could stop.Much as I tried,he__43__me to go on.Now I havebeen playingfor almost fiveyears.I loveit and I’mglad I__44__mydad’sadvice.My dad is__45__talented,for hehas been playing the guitarforover20 years.Under his influence,I also like__46__now.Sometimes my dad can be my biggest __47__.He makes me smile evenwhen I lose inatalentshow__48__sometimes he can be my biggest critic (批评家).He__49__ignore thesmall mistakesImake.Heencourages me never to lose__50__becausehethinksthat allmy efforts will_51__one day.Mydad isgenerous.Every Thursdaynight,he__52__to readto thechildren at a children’s club.Whenhereads,their__53__light upwith curiosity aboutwhat willhappen next.I feel__53__of having apersoni nmy family who caresenough to volunteer to__55__.I lovedad with allmy heart.He’s a her o inmyheart and the mostwonderful person in theworld.36.A.on B.with ﻩC.outD.in37.A.awayB.home ﻩ C.inside ﻩD.alone38.A.In case B.Even thoughﻩC.If onlyD.As if39.A.polite ﻩB.kindC.different ﻩD.close40.A.giveﻩB.put ﻩﻩC.takeﻩﻩD.speed41.A.nervous ﻩB.anxiousﻩﻩC.crazy D.familiar42.A.roughB.difficult C.disappointing ﻩD.boring43.A.promised B.persuaded ﻩC.reminded ﻩD.suggested44.A.receivedﻩB.challengedC.took D.listened45.A.physically B.typically ﻩ C.musically ﻩD.exactly46posing ﻩB.dancingﻩﻩC.writing ﻩﻩD.drawing47.A.director ﻩB.supporterﻩC.scholarD.sponsor48.A.howeverﻩB.so ﻩﻩC.andﻩD.still49.A.everﻩB.oftenC.never ﻩD.even50.A.aim B.dreamﻩC.strengthﻩﻩD.heart51.A.come true B.take risksﻩC.pay off ﻩD.let out52. A.agrees B.likes ﻩC.intends D.offers53.A.bodies B.armsﻩC.handsﻩD.faces54.A.jealous B.optimisticC.proud D.happy55.A.help B.read C.work ﻩD.drive第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题,满分40分)AAll parents havesky-high hopesfortheir children.We want them to be confidentand content.What can parents do tohelp their kids grow up to lead happy lives?Expertsadvise:1.Helpingthemfindtheir talents.In order tosucceed,children n eed to feel they’regoodat something.Soexpose yourchildren to as many interests as possible,thenlet them choose thosethey likebest.2.Applauding their achievements.A studyfound thatstudentswh ose parents paid attentionto their abilities were far more likelyto do well in school—andinlife—than students whose parentsdidn’t showsuch support.So celebrateyour kids’achievements,nomatter how smallthey are.3.Praising their efforts.Kids won’t always come outon top.Still,theydeservekudos (赞誉)for trying their best.Ten-year-old AprilCutler,forexample,hashadtroublewith math since second grade.“Sheusually gets C’s onher report card,but last year shewas determinedto ge tA’s and worked hard at it,”says hermom.“Whenthe first grading period ended,Aprilwas disappointed when shegot a B minus in math,”Lu eille continues.“But myhusband and I told herwe were very proud that she’d improved.That inspired her totryeven harder.She gota B plus forthe next period!”4.Lettingthem makedecisions andmistakes.Making his/her own decisionsincreases achild’s sense of control andbuildshis/her self-esteem(自尊心).And allowingkids tomake wrong decisions—so long as doingso wo n’t harmthem—helps kids learn fromtheirmistakes.5.Encouraging them to solve their ownproblems.As they grow,children need practice in communicating,standing up for themselvesand compromising.Oneofthebestplaces tolearn these skills is at home.So the nexttime yourchild runs to youcomplaining thather brotherisblamingher,step backand let them work it out.56.What is thepurpose ofthe passage?A.Toencourageparents to admire theirkids.B.To show how to praise kids.C.Tohelp kids studyharder.D.To give advice on how tohelpkids becomemature.57.The passage is mainly intended for________.A.kids B.parentsﻩC.teachersﻩD.educators 58.From the exampleofApril Cutler,we can learnthat________.A.praising kids’ efforts can helpthem makegreater progressB.setting a highgoal makes kidsfeel discouragedC.solving problems by themselves helps kidsfeel confidentD.interestis the best teacher59.Why should parents allow kids to make mistakes?A.Making mistakesis anormal thing forakid.B.Adultsalso makemistakesnow and then.C.Kids can learn somethingvaluable from their mistakes.D.Making mistakes won’t harmkids.BLooking back on my childhood,I am convinced thatnaturalists areborn a nd not made.Althoughwewere all brought up in thesameway,my b rothers and sisters soon abandonedtheir pressed flowers and insects.Unlikethem,Ihad no earformusic and languages.Iwas not an early readerandIcould notdomental arithmetic.Before World War Ⅰ we spent our summer holidays in Hungary.I have only the dim memory of the housewe lived in,of my roomand mytoys.Nor do I recall clearlythe largefamily of grandparents,aunts,uncles and cousins who gathered next door.ButI do have a clear memoryof the dog s,the farmanimals,the localbirds,andabove all,the insects.I am a naturalist,nota scientist.Ihave astrong love ofthenaturalworld andmy enthusiasmledme intovaried investigation s.I lovediscussing my favoritetopicsand enjoy burning the midnight oil while reading aboutother people’sobservations and discoveries.Thensomething happens thatbrings these observationstogether inmyconscious mind.Suddenly youfancy you see the answer tothe riddle,because it all seems tofit together.This hasresulted inmypublishing300papers and books,which some mighthonor with the title of scientificresear ch.Butcuriosity,a keen eye,agoodmemory andenjoyment ofthe animal and plant worlddonot makea scientist:one of theoutstandingandessential qualities requiredis self-discipline,aquality I lack.A scientist requires not only self-discipline,buthard training,dete rmination and agoal.A scientist,up toacertain point,canbe made.A naturalist is born.If youcancombinethe two,youget the bestof bothworlds.60.Thefirst paragraph tells us the author________.A.wasinterested in flowersand insects inhis childhoodB.losthis hearing whenhewas achildC.didn’t like hisbrothers and sistersD.was born to a naturalist’s family61.Theauthor can’t remember hisrelatives clearly because________.A.he didn’t live very longwith themB.thefamilywasextremelylargeC.he wastooyoung when he livedwith themD.hewas fullyoccupied withobservingnature62.Which ofthe followingstatementsis TRUE according to the passage?A.The author isa naturalist,but notascientist.B.The author is a scientist as well asanaturalist.C.The author isfirst of all a scientist.D.The author is neitheranaturalist nor ascientist.63.Theauthor saysthat he is a naturalist rather thanascientistprobably because hethinkshe________.A.hasagreat deal oftroubledoing mentalarithmeticcks some ofthequalities requiredof a scientistC.justreadsaboutother people’s observations and discoveriesD.comesupwith solutions in a most natural wayCWhen youwere looking for areliable,honest auto mechanic,howdid you find him?Beforeyou went into that restaurant you recently tried,how didyou know that it served greatfood?If youare likemost peopl eon theplanet,youwant to loweryourrisk ofabig uglysurprise so you askedpeople youtrust torefer to a business they trust.Marketers callthis friend-to-friend recognition ofa business “word-of-mouth” ad vertising.When you do a great job for your customer orabad job,people aregoing to talk about your business.Unfortunately,because we human sseem to feel negative emotions more intensively thanpositive ones,we’re more likelyto tell moreof ourfriendsabout badexperiences with a business thanpositiveones.Understand this:Customers believ etheir own experience.You can’t makethembelieve that your co mpany is wonderful when they felt they were treatedbadly.So,to get positiveword-of-mouthgoingfor your businessin this service-basedeconomy,you’ve gotto do a really outstanding job for everyone,exactly.And when you do,you build a great reputation.That takestime.Butitformsaclose link withyour customersina waythatno advertisi ng and no promotional coupon(优惠券) evercould.Thegoodnewsis thatbecause there are somanydifferent b usinesses chasing after yourcustomers’money,people want toknow whom they cantrust.Sopeople are going to be talking about you.Create a free s ales force for your business—an armyofdelighted customers who telleveryone that they knowhowgood your companyis to do business with.That’sagreat antidote (解毒剂) to defectionitis.64.Whatisthe main topic ofthis passage?A.A goodname willbring you money.B.A person should relyon his friends forbusiness.C.Advertising can makecustomers believe it’s wonderful.D.A company can rely on its associatesto survive.65.Accordingto the passage,whether wegoto aplaceornot depends on________.A.businessfameﻩﻩﻩB.mediaassistanceC.particularrecognition ﻩﻩD.associates’recommendation66.When you do an outstanding job inservice,you will surely________.A.makemoremoney thanyou expectB.have amutual understandingwithyour customersC.build a greatreputation immediatelyD.earnyour fameas wellas advertise for your company67.Theunderlined word“defectionitis” probably means________.A.service imperfection B.customers’ distrustC.customers’protection D.service advertisementDRalphand Norton can growto be40feet longand live in a tank as large as a football field.What arethey?They’re the only two whale shark sat a NorthAmericanaquarium (水族馆).Youcan see Ralph andNorton atthe world’s largest aquarium,thenew GeorgiaAquariumin Atlanta.The aquarium’s giant tankshold eightmillion gallons ofwater andwillbe hometoabout100,000fish!The aquarium was designed to look like a giant shipbreakingthrough the waves.It has 60 different habitats from the sea andfive galleries(展馆),each with adifferent theme.About2.4million visitors are expected tocome each year.“We want to be the world’s most engaging aquarium.” said Jeff Swanagan,the aquarium’s executive director.Ralphand Norton arrived inJune,2005 from Taiwan.They were on ly15and 13 feet long,butthey may grow to be morethan 40feetlong!Whale sharks are the world’slargest fish.Three full-timevets willwork there to make sure that Ralph,Norton,and allof the aquarium’s sea life stay healthy.Students from the University of Georgia will help run the aquariumand conduct research at the animalhospital.The aquariumwaspaidforalmost completely bya $200 million gift fr om Berne Marcus,co-founderof the Home DepotInc,and hiswife,Billi.“It’sgoing to be the most unique aquarium in theworld,”said Marcus.Marcus said the aquarium was a“thank you” note to the city ofAtlanta and the State ofGeorgia,wherethe Home Depot first opened for business.68.Accordingto this passage,Ralph and Norton are________.A.polarbears B.whale sharksﻩC.penguins D.dolphins 69.Theworld’s largestaquarium located in________.A.LosAngeles ﻩB.New York C.Atlanta ﻩD.Miami70.Which of thefollowing is TRUE?A.The aquarium was designed to looklike agiant shark.B.Theaquarium’s giant tanks can holdeighteen million gallons of water.C.Ralph and Norton arrived in June,2005from Japan.D.Marcus helped tobuild the aquarium toshow histhanksto Atlanta.71.By saying“Wewant to be the world’s most engagingaquarium”,Jeff Swanaganmeans________.A.theaquarium willattract a large number of visitorsB.theaquarium willbe home to very special sea animalsC.the aquarium will be rebuilt and will be made evenlargerD.theaquariumwill be thelargest habitat for sea lifeEStarting the day onan egg could keepyour blood pressure(血压) under control,research suggests.Scientists have shownthat eggsproduce proteinswitha functionsimilar tothat of powerfulbloodp ressure-lowering drugs.The researchers,from the Universityof Alberta in Canada,showed that when eggs comein contactwith stomachenzymes(酶) they produce a protein that actsin thesame way asACE inhibitors,drugs taken by millions around theworldtolower blood pressure.Fried eggs proved particularly effective,butmoreworkis neededtoshow the effects outside a lab and inthe human body.Earlier this month,Britishresearchers declared that,contrary to popular beliefs,itis healthy to go towork on anegg.They concluded that the type of cholesterol (胆固醇) foundin eggs has little effect on increasin gheart disease risks.ResearcherProfessor Bruce Griffin,from theUniversityofSurrey,said,“Thewrongbeliefs linkingeggeatingto high blood cholester ol andheart disease mustbe corrected.The amount of fatin our diet has aneffect on blood cholesterol thatis several times greater than the relatively smallamount ofcholesterol found in eggs.TheUK public donotneed to limit the number of eggsthey eat.Theycanbe encouraged toinclude themin a healthydiet as they are one ofnature’s most nutritious foods.”TheBritish Heart Foundationdropped its three-egg-a-week limit in 2005.However,almost half of Britons believe thelimitstillapplies.72.From the text we know that ACE inhibitors are________.A.a kind of medicine ﻩB.a kind of proteinC.a kindofillnessﻩD.a kindof food73.According towhatProfessorBruce said,eggs________.A.arethemost nutritiousfoodB.haveno effect on blood cholesterolC.canbe includedin a healthy dietD.areforbiddentobe eaten inthe UK74.We caninferfromthetextthat________.A.drugs tolower blood pressure willbe replaced by eatingeggsB.stomachenzymes mixed with eggs can cure heart diseasesC.mostBritons agreethe three-egg-a-weeklimitshould bedroppedD.about50%ofBritons thinkeatingan egg a dayis bad for theirhealth75.The text is meant________.A.to introducescientific findings about eggsB.tointroduceamedicinemade from eggsC.totell people howto lower theirblood pressureD.toadvise people to eat as many eggs aspossible第三部分:写作(共两节,满分35分)第一节短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)ﻩPeterwaswalking back home from school, thought about theﻩ76.class today.It was about givingthe first aid. Suddenlyhe saw ﻩ77.ayoung girl lay on the ground. She seemed to beasleep butPeter ﻩ78.saw that herface was very pale.He walked up tothe girl and call ﻩ79.softly,“Miss,Miss.” She moved slightlyand gave no clear response . ﻩﻩ80.He put her handunder her nose. Yes, shewas evenbreathing.Thenhe ﻩﻩ81.suddenly saw that itwas awound on her left leg and bloodwas flowin g82ﻩﻩ.out. Shemight have hit by a car. He dialled 120andcalledanambulanceﻩ83.while waited forit,thenhe put the girl in the recoveryposition by ﻩﻩ85.roll heronto one side and placing her left upperarm under her chin. ﻩ85.第二节书面表达(满分25分)假设你是李华,你的外国网友Tom最近从网上了解到有关中国的“留守学生(left-beh ind students)”的问题,但不是很明白,为此,他通过电子邮件向你询问。

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)试题含答案

高二上学期期末考试(英语)(考试总分:120 分)一、阅读理解(本题共计4小题,总分37.5分)1.(7.5分)Beijing Imperial Court Food(宫廷菜)Imperial Court Food is a style of food with origins in the Imperial Palace and it is well-known for the original features of the raw materials and carefully selected ingredients. In addition, the dishes are decorated with different colored vegetables and fruits in various shapes. Each dish has a special name, such as Yu Feng Huan Chao. Today, Imperial Court Food has become an important school of Chinese cooking with several places offering this special taste. While expensive, it is worth trying.Fangshan Restaurant is the most famous one offering the first-class Imperial Court Food. The restaurant is made up of three parts and it can hold 500 people eating at the time. It is decorated in imperial style with the design of dragon and phoenix. Here is the best place to experience the life of the Chinese emperors in former days. Now, it serves nearly 800 kinds of Imperial Court Dishes. Among them, Man-Han Banquet is the most famous.The layout(布局) of the restaurant follows the imperial palace. When eating in the restaurant, diners are served by waitresses in traditional imperial clothes.The dishes and snacks cooked in this restaurant are worthy to be tried. And, the traditional performances at night is one of the restaurant's attractions.Both of the food and services of this restaurant are so good. You can also enjoy some wonderful performances in this large courtyard.(1).Imperial Court Food stands out because of the following EXCEPT ______.A.pleasant namesB.reasonable pricesC.selective materialsD.pretty decorations(2).If you'd like to try Man-Han Banquet, which restaurant should you go to?A.Da Zhai Men.B.Royal Palace.C.Yushan Restaurant.D.Fangshan Restaurant.(3).In which restaurant can you enjoy Chinese traditional performances?A.Da Zhai Men.B.Y ushan Restaurant.C.Fangshan Restaurant.D.Royal Palace.2.(10分)The capital of France―Paris, also has a traffic problem like all big cities: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes(废气). So the city began a scheme(计划) to improve the situation.Under the Velib scheme (“Velib” comes from vélo liberté, or “bicycle freedom”) people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour on the bike is free, but if you don't return it after 30 minutes, you have to pay. But it's only € 1 a day or € 29 a year! The bicycles are heavy(25kg), and they are all grey and have baskets. There are about 20,000 of them in the city, and around 1,450 bicycle stations. So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway stations!Paris is not the first city to have a scheme like this. But not everybody thinks it's a great idea. One Parisian said, “These bicycles are only for short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they won't use a bicycle―they'll still use their cars.”A city spokesman said, “The bicycle scheme won't solve all our traffic problems, of course. But it might help reduce air pollution. Traffic, together with factory fumes, is a big problem. There aren't any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But unless we do something now, there will be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise, so the problems in our environment will get worse. The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life, too. ”(1).What can we know about the Velib scheme?A.Its bikes have no baskets.B.Its bikes are light and colorful.C.It aims to make traveling easier.D.It owns more stations than the subway.(2).How much should you pay for using a Velib for 40 minutes?A.€1B.€ 29.C.€ 30.D.No money.(3).Why do some people disagree with the Velib scheme?A.The cost is rather high.B.It`s hard to find a Velib station.C.It's not suitable for a long journey.D.The distance between two Velib stations is long.(4).What s the city spokesman's attitude towards the bicycle scheme?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Uncaring.D.Worried.3.(10分)Researchers at Harvard Medical School have confirmed that people who suffer a heart attack when there is a marathon taking place nearby have a 15 percent higher chance of dying within the next month than if the event strikes on a non-race day.They found that, despite the group of emergency services personnel usually present along the 26.2-mile route, the traffic is often so blocked up by road closures that key minutes are lost getting patients to hospital.“When it comes to treating people in the pain of a heart attack, minutes do matter―heart muscle dies quickly during a heart attack,” said Dr Anupam Jena, who led the research.Previous studies have examined death rates among marathon runners to assess the cardiac(心脏的) risks of endurance training. This is believed to be the first research analyzing impact of such races on those living nearby.The investigators examined 10 years' worth of patient records analyzing death rates among older Americans, 65 years of age and over, within 30 days of having a heart attack or a cardiac arrest(心脏停搏) near a major marathon.Death rates among patients hospitalised on the day of the race were compared with those hospitalised five weeks prior or five weeks after the race, and researchers also compared death rates among people living close to the event and those living in areas unaffected by street closures.“When cities host big marathons, or when people participate in races, they don't think that there might be a chance that a person not taking part in the race could die because of the event,” said Jena.(1).What did the scientists find from the research?A.Marathon races do harm to the players.B.Major marathons see many athletes die.C.Most people suffer a heart attack during races.D.Marathon increases the chances of heart attack death.(2).What can we learn about the research trom paragraph 4?A.It is hard to avoid dying during marathon races.B.Treatment is usually absent during a heart attack.C.It is a research on effect of marathons on nearby people.D.It is suggested that people should give up marathons.(3).What may people think of the result of the research from the text?A.Astonishing.B.Regretful.mon.D.Coincidental.(4).Where is the text most probably from?A.Local sports games.B.Science and technology.C.Health and medicine.D.Environment and energy.4.(10分)A recent study suggests that vitamin D pills can help speed up the time taken for burns to heal, and prevent scarring(结疤). The vitamin, which is produced naturally in the body when the skin is exposed to sunshine, is believed to help protect against burning.Previous studies have shown that vitamin D pills help decrease redness and swelling after sunburn, and may be one of the reasons why the body produces the chemical.The research from Birmingham University, has found they may also help relieve other types of burn. Researchers monitored 38 patients who had suffered serious burns for a year and recorded their levels of vitamin D. They found that those with the highest levels of vitamin D had better wound healing and fewer scars.Professor Janet Lord said:“Low vitamin D levels were associated with worse results in burn patients including life-threatening infections(感染), death and delayed wound healing. Major burn injury severely reduces vitamin D levels and adding this vitamin back may be a simple, safe and cost-effective way to improve the condition for burn patients.”Professor Lord and her team are now focusing on finding out why there is a rapid loss of vitamin D in patients immediately following burn injury and hope that they may be able to prevent this in future.The amount of reduction in patients' vitamin D levels was not related to the severity(严重程度) of the burn, so levels may also be decreased in minor burn injury, suggesting taking vitamin D pills could also help people with everyday burns. Public Health England nowrecommends that all Britons take vitamin D pills in the winter because it is impossible to make sufficient quantities in the darker months.(1).What does the new study find?A.People with low vitamin D levels get burned easily.B.Vitamin D helps with the recovery from burn injury.C.Vitamin D pills aid in reducing the swelling from burns.D.Vitamin D is more beneficial to serious burns than minor burns.(2).What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A.The severity of one's burn reflects his vitamin D levels.B.Vitamin D pills are more needed in the autumn months.C.Burn patients lacking vitamin D are at high risk of infection.D.Minor burns have no effect on patients' vitamin D levels.(3).What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.The researchers.B.Vitamin D pills.C.Previous studies.D.Some kinds of vitamins.(4).Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Vitamin D: A Necessity for Our HealthB.Vitamin D Pills: When Are They Needed?C.Vitamin D: How Much Does the Body Need?D.Vitamin D Pills: Heal Burns &. Prevent Scarring二、阅读七选五(本题共计1小题,总分12.5分)5.(12.5分)China has made great improvements in environmental protection during the past 70 years. __1___ Each species on Earth has a role to play in the ecosystem.In recent decades, a series of wildlife protection movements have been carried out by the central government. __2___ The giant panda and the crested ibis(朱鹮) are among these success stortes.The giant panda used to have a population of 1,114 in the 1970s. It now totals 1,864 thanks to 52 protection areas. __3___ By the end of 2018, seven of the nine pandas released had survived in the wild. __4___ In 1981, seven crested ibises were found in Yangxian county, Shaanxi province. Since then, breeding programs have helped the population reach 2,000. Chinahas even sent crested ibises to Japan and South Korea in recent years to help with the species' survival.__5___ Key projects will be continually carried out to improve protection, including making the lists of wild animals and plants under state protection, and also fighting against illegal wildlife trade.A.Another species was once thought to be almost extinct.B.Protecting wildlife is, without doubt, an important part.C.China will continue its efforts at the wildlife protection.D.People call for immediate protection of the remaining species.E.Scientists have worked to feed pandas and then release them into the wild.F.As environmental damage has increased, signs of change have appeared around the world.G.Several species in danger of extinction have made impressive progress thanks to the methods.三、完形填空(本题共计1小题,总分15分)6.(15分)At the end of the last year, my life changed dramatically(显著地) when I lost my job working as a radio presenter. I love my show and __1___. I love my team and the sense of __2___ we got from all working together toward something we believe in. It was hard for me to be dismissed from a post I love so much, but soon I __3___ that my experience is a very__4___ one.In fact, I meet unemployed people almost every day, in all kinds of jobs. Whoever you are, losing jobs will leave you feeling __5___. I didn't sleep much for months and I __6___ an addiction to ice cream. But I eventually __7___.I thought I would have more time to do all the things I never did when I had a job, like having the __8___ clean house I have always __9___. However, it's just as __10___ as it always was. I also thought I would exercise every day, but it turns out I am just full of __11___. It's always too hot, or too cold. __12___ my new free time doesn't lead to me doing something I thought I wanted to, it does __13___ me to discover new things about myself.On the upside(从好的方面看), now that I make my own hours, life moves ata __14___ pace. Now, I can stop to chat to people on the street in my neighborhood. The best part is that I am only doing the projects that excite me and match up with my personal interests: writing, filming and appearing on TV. I do __15___ working in radio, and I'll definitely go backto it one day. But doing my own thing has led me to develop an awareness of unimagined fulfillment(满足).1.A.classmates B.students C.players D.audience2.A.failure B.impression C.belonging D.purpose3.A.learned B.expected C.remembered D.reminded4.A.special mon C.strange D.unusual5.A.dangerous B.regretful C.upset D.terrified6.A.overcame B.developed C.fought D.resisted7.A.held on B.set out C.watched out D.moved on8.A.partly B.aimlessly C.accidentally D.totally9.A.searched B.reported C.desired D.misunderstood10.A.messy B.clean C.damp D.old11.A.creativity B.imagination C.excuses D.ideas12.A.If B.Although C.Before D.Once13.A.force B.require C.warn D.convince14.A.busier B.faster C.steadier D.slower15.A.miss B.suggest C.start D.mind四、语法填空(本题共计1小题,总分15分)7.(15分)Body language is used by people for sending messages to one another, __1___ can help you make __2___ (you) easily understood. When you are talking with others, you are not just using words, but also using __3___ (gesture). For example, waving one's hand__4___ (be) to say “Goodbye”. Nodding the head means agreement, but shaking the head means disagreement.Different countries use body languages __5___ (different). For example, men in Russia, France and Arab countries kiss each other when they meet, but men in China or Australia shake hands instead __6___ kissing. If you touch an English person, you should say “Sorry”. People in Arab countries like standing close to one another when they are talking, but English people must keep __7___ distance away when they are talking. In some Asian countries, you must not touch the head of another person.When you use a foreign language, it is very important __8___ (know) the meanings ofbody languages in the foreign country. __9___ (follow) the customs will help you communicate with people and make your stay there much more pleasant and __10___ (comfort).五、书面表达(本题共计2小题,总分40分)8.(15分)假定你是李华,你的美国笔友Frankie给你来信,说现在越来越多的外国人也开始庆祝中国的春节,他希望能对春节有更多的了解,请你就此给他写一封信。

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屯留一中2016---2017学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题(时间:120分钟满分:150分)注意事项:1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。

2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。

3.全部答案在答题卡上完成,答在本试卷上无效。

第Ⅰ卷(选择题)第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. When will the bus leave?A. At 7:00.B. At 7:15.C. At 7:30.2. Which dress does the woman like?A. The white one.B. The yellow one.C. The pink one with white buttons.3. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Lose weight.B. Have some ice cream.C. Go to a movie.4. Which subject does the woman think is harder?A. Chinese.B. Chemistry.C. Physics.5. Where is the woman going?A. A bank.B. A museum.C. A supermarket.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面五段对话或独白,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。

请听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends.B. Neighbors.C. Passenger and taxi driver.7. When is the important meeting?A. At about 1:00 p.m.B. At about 2:00 p.m.C. At about 3:00 p.m.请听第7段材料,回答第8、9、10题。

8. What is the two people’s trip for?A. Work.B. Visiting friends.C. Enjoying themselves.9. Why did they not take a plane?A. Their boss didn’t want them to take a plane.B. They were late for their plane and missed it.C. There were no plane tickets.10. What does the woman think of traveling by train?A. It is the worst.B. It is tiring and boring.C. It is better than anything.请听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。

11. Where does the conversation possibly take place?A. At a concert.B. At a wedding.C. At a party.12. Why did Tony not come?A. He was busy with a meeting.B. He didn’t feel well.C. He doesn’t like the man at all.13. Who is Mr. Wang?A. Tony’s friend.B. The man’s friend.C. The woman’s friend.请听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。

14. How does the man want to pay his bill?A. In cash.B. By check.C. By credit card.15. What is 16 dollars?A. A roast duck.B. A plate of pork.C. A bowl of beef.16. How many bottles of beer has the man ordered?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.17. How much is the service charge?A. 2 dollars.B. 3 dollars.C. 4 dollars.请听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。

18. Who set up the charity Classrooms for Kenya?A. Two teachers in the speaker’s school.B. Some students in the speaker’s school.C. Two teachers in Kenya.19. What do we know about one of the most recent activities?A. It was a six-mile walk.B. The journey began early in the morning.C. It raised about 2, 000 dollars.20. What was the weather like on the speaker’s journey?A. It was sunny.B. It was cloudy.C. It was rainy.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。

AGerms(细菌) are everywhere. You can’t see them, but they are on your desk, on your computer, and even in the air!Like people, germs move around the world. They fly with us on planes. When food, clothes, and other things travel around the world, germs travel, too. Some germs are safe, but some are dangerous. Germs cause illnesses like colds and the flu.Warmer Weather Brings GermsThe world’s weather is changing. Cooler countries are getting warmer, so insects from hot countries can move there. Some of these insects, like mosquitoes, carry dangerous germs. These germs cause headaches, fever, and can even kill people.Under Your SkinYour skin protects you from germs. It stops some germs, but not all. They can enter yourbody when you eat, or when you have a cut. Germs are on your hands, too. They enter your body when you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.Fighting GermsYour immune system(免疫系统) protects you, too. When germs get inside your body, your immune system finds and kills them. Special cells(细胞) move around your body and fight germs. They help you stay healthy. Other cells make antibodies. Antibodies help your body find and stop germs.What can you do to fight germs? You should wash your hands with soap and water. Soap kills many germs, and water washes them away.21. According to the text, insects ______.A. kill germsB. carry germsC. protect germsD. love germs22. The underlined word “there” refers to ______.A. cooler countriesB. hot countriesC. everywhereD. the world23. Which of the following is right according to the text?A. All germs are dangerous.B. There are more germs in cold places.C. Soap can kill all germs.D. Germs can get into your body.24. What do antibodies do?A. They kill germs and wash them away.B. They find and develop germs.C. They help protect us from germs.D. They carry dangerous germs.BOne afternoon, in Paris, I took a trip to an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view(看) of some great paintings of excellent artists.A young couple looking at the paintings in front of me were talking non-stop. I watched them a moment and decided she was doing all the talking. In fact, I was surprised at this man for putting up with her everlasting speech. Bored by their noise, I moved on.I met them several times as I moved through those rooms of art. Each time I heard her voice, I moved away at once.I was standing at the museum gift shop buying some cards when the couple walked to the exit(出口).“He's a brave man,”said the shop assistant. “Most of us would give up if we were blinded at such a young age. But he and his wife come in whenever there's a new art show.”It explained the non-stop talk! A sudden sense of shame came to my heart for what I was thinking just now. “But what does he get out of the art?” I asked.“His wife describes each painting so he can see it in his head.”At that moment I realized what is patience, courage and love. I saw the patience of a young wife describing paintings to a person who can't see and the courage of a husband who would not allow blindness change his love towards art. And I felt the love shared by the two as I watched them walking away holding each other's hands.25. How did the writer feel in the beginning when hearing the woman's talking?A. SurprisedB. BoredC. ExcitedD. Happy26. What can we infer(推断) from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1?A. The writer was waiting for somebody.B. The writer was a silent person.C. The writer was looking for some great paintings.D. The writer wanted to enjoy some great paintings quietly and carefully.27. The woman kept talking while she and her husband were enjoying the art showbecause .A. she was too excited to keep silentB. she preferred talking to listeningC. she had to explain everything to her blind husbandD. she liked to show off in front of others28. What did the writer think of the woman at last?A. The woman was too noisyB. The woman was patient and lovingC. The woman was blindD. The woman was braveCDo you want to get home from work knowing you have made a real difference in someone's life? If yes,don't care about sex or age!Come and join us,then you'll_make_it!Position:Volunteer Social Care Assistant (No Pay with Free Meals)Place:ManchesterHours:Part TimeWe are now looking for volunteers to support people with learning disabilities to live active lives!Only 4 days left. Don't miss the chance of lending your warm hands to help others! Role:You will provide people with learning disabilities with all aspects of their daily lives. You will help them to develop new skills. You will help them to protect their rights and their safety. But your primary concern is to let them know they are valued.Skills and Experience Required:You will have the right values and great listening skills. You will be honest and patient. You will have the ability to drive a car and to communicate in fluent written and spoken English since you'll have to help those people with different learning disabilities. Previouscare­related experience will be a great advantage for you.29.The text is meant to ________.A.leave a note B.send an invitationC.present a document D.carry an advertisement30.What does the underlined part mean?A.You'll make others' lives more meaningful with this job.B.You'll arrive home just in time from this job.C.You'll earn a good salary from this job.D.You'll succeed in getting this job.31.The volunteers' primary responsibility is to help people with learning disabilities ________.A.to get some financial supportB.to properly protect themselvesC.to learn some new living skillsD.to realize their own importance32.Which of the following can first be chosen as a volunteer?A.The one who can drive a car.B.The one who has done similar work before.C.The one who has patience to listen to others.D.The one who can use English to communicate.DXI’AN—China has introduced various emergency responses and long-term measures against air pollution in the central and eastern regions.The air quality index (AQI) for Xi’an reached 500 on Wednesday afternoon at the top of the AQI scale, according to the national air quality monitoring website. Xi’an weather forecasters predict the smog(雾霾) will continue for the next week and air pollution may worsen.“I have to keep buying masks for my family,” said Liu, buying masks at a pharmacy(药店) near her home in downtown Xi’an. “This is the only thing we can do to protect ourselves.”On Wednesday, a city government emergency response plan was put into action, suspending all the construction and taking at least 50 per cent of government vehicles off the road. Power plants must limit their output and reduce emissions.Nearly half the country, more than 100 cities in 20 provinces, has suffered from smog since last December. Many have taken action, including experimenting with artificial methods to reduce smog, limiting vehicle use and fining polluters.Assessments based on GDP alone were abandoned last month and more emphasis has been put on public well-being and the environment. It remains to be seen whether the move will be effective in forcing local governments to consider environmental issues over economic growth. Environmental protection professionals are doubtful about the immediacy of the effects of these measures.Xiao Hang, an urban researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, said it took London 50 years to lose the moniker(绰号) “foggy London town”, and Los Angeles still struggles to control its photochemical(光化学) smog. “We can’t ignore environmental problems during the development process and China has a long way to go,” he said.33. What would be the best title for the article?A. AQI for Xi’an Reached 500B. Smog Crisis Tries the Limits of People’s PatienceC. Smoggy Chinese Cities Try to Clear the AirD. Dust Masks Become Hot Sellers34.We can infer from the article that .A. China is the only country suffering from smogB. environmental professionals believe the air quality will soon be improved with thesemeasuresC. assessments based on GDP alone were harmful to environmental protectionD. Xi’an was the most polluted city in China35.What Xiao Hang said indicates .A. London still has serious air pollution after 50 years of effortB. the development of China is more importantC. solving environmental problems requires great effortD. it’s normal for China to have environmental problems第二节阅读填空(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,选项中有两项为多余选项。

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