最新上海市建平中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题 (解析版)

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上海市建平中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末英语试题

上海市建平中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、用单词的适当形式完成短文Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Buy, buy in BangkokThe city of angles is a divine destination for those who are in heaven when they shop，spa and eat, according to a report by China Daily.Even if you are just in town for a few days, 1．(shop) in Bangkok is an experience not to be missed. From air-conditioned malls to cheerful markets, you have a trip made in heaven for those 2．like to keep the swings open.It is in Central Bangkok 3．you will also find the tempting delights and welcoming chilled (休闲舒适的)interiors of refined palaces of luxury consumption such as Central Chidlom，which has a “one-stop shopping” philosophy 4．(feature) a wide selection of goods from both international and top local brand names. In-store services include personal fashion stylists who will provide professional advice 5．clothing, make-up, hair styling and accessories that will suit you best. For Muslim customers there’s a prayer room 6．(locate) on the 6th floor. The store is also a participant in Bangkok’s V A T refund (增值税退款)for tourists. This means most tourists 7．claim a V AT refund of from 4 to 6.1 percent 8．they spend 2,000 baht (64$) or more in a day and claim a refund at the airport.Just a few minutes’ walk from Chidlom is one of Bangkok’s popular recreational destinations for young people. Central World is a buzzing 550,000 square meters —that’s 77 soccer fields — of retail and entertainment, including two mega stores ZEN and Isetan, more than 500 stores，100-pius restaurants, a 15-screen cinema, an ice skating rink and 9．(large) supermarket in Asia. And you can drop your kids off at the play and learning centers, Thailand Knowledge Park or Genius Planet Zone, where there are trained supervisors 10．(keep) an eye on them and guarantee they make the most of the edutainment environments.二、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文Directions: Complete the following sentences by using the proper form of the words orexpressions given in the frame. Each one can only be used once.Why your Password May Not Be As Safe As It Seems? Does “qaz2ws” strike you as a nice safe password? What about “adgjmptw”? An analysis has found them to be among the passwords that are most 11．used, which of course means they are not secure at all.When ten million passwords were leaked on to the internet，they appeared to 12．that attempts by internet security experts to make us improve our password strength had been successful, even if, in the specific case of the leaked passwords, they are also completely pointless.While many of the passwords were still single words, such as “password”，there was also a clear attempt by many to make them harder to13．. The problem was that people seemed to do so in the same way.“Users are becoming slightly more 14．what makes a password strong,” explained WP Engine, an internet company that performed the analysis. “For instance, adding a number or two at the end of a text phrase. That makes it better, right?”But 15．no. They found that almost half a million passwords did this and in 20 percent of those all people did was put the number “1” at the end.Perhaps this is why some companies are now trying to move gradually beyond passwords. Yahoo! is giving users the option to 16．their mobile phone with an account, having a single use passwords texted to it each time they want to log on.Although the serviced is voluntary, Dylan Casey an executive at Yahoo!，said that it was “the first step to17．passwords”. He said it was a(n)18．that it was increasingly hard for people to remember all the passwords they had. “I don’t think we, as an industry, have done a good enough job of putting ourselves in the shoes of the people using our products,” he said.It would certainly be a more sensible strategy than same people’s improving upon “password” by using “password” or，“tran5p053d numb3r5 f0r 133tr3r5”.“We are, for the most part，predictably19．when it comes to choosing passwords, despite a decade of warnings from password strength checkers during sign-ups” said WP Engine. “We love taking a(n) 20．, and so do password crackers.三、完形填空Some of the advantages of bilingualism include better performance at tasks involving brain’s ability to plan and prioritize, better defense against Alzheimer’s (阿尔茨海默氏病)in old age and the obvious the ability to speak a second language. One advantage was not mentioned, though. Many multilinguals report different 21 . or even different worldviews, when they speak their different languages.It’s an exciting idea that one’s very self could be22 by the mastery of two or more languages other than in obvious ways such as 23 to new friends and literature, A former colleague, 24 , reported being ruder in Hebrew than in English. So what is going on here?This 25 is not necessarily linked to the vocabulary or grammar of a second language. Significantly, most people are not symmetrically (对称性地)bilingual. Many have learned one language at home from parents, and another later in life, usually at school. They usually have different 26 in their different languages, and they are not always best in their first language. For example, when 27 in a foreign language, people are less likely to fall into a cognitive trap (answering a test question with an obvious-seeming but wrong answer) than in their native language. In part this is because working in a second language 28 the thinking. No wonder people feel different when speaking them. And no wonder they feel relaxed, perhaps more assertive or funnier, in the language where they were 29 from childhood.Then，what of those bilinguals raised in two languages? Even for a speaker whose two languages are 30 in ability, there is another big reason that person will feel different in the two languages. This is because there is an important 31 between bilingualism and biculturalism. Of those bicultural bilinguals, we should be little 32 that they feel different in their two languages. Experiments in psychology have shown the power of “priming”—small unnoticed factors that can affect behavior in big ways. Asking people to tell a happy story, for example, will put them in a better mood. The choice between two languages is a huge prime. Speaking Spanish rather than English, for a bilingual and bicultural Puerto Rican（波多黎各人）in New York, might 33 feelings of family and home. Switching to English might prime the same person to think of school and work.So there are two very good reasons, asymmetrical ability and 34 , that make people feel different speaking their different languages. We are still left with a third kind of 35 , though. We often see some languages’ inherent（内在的）properties overlap （重叠）withnational stereotypes: French, rigorous; German, logical; English，playful. In this case, is there any convincing line of cause from grammar to personality?21．A．scholars B．personalities C．evolution D．intelligence 22．A．maintained B．upgraded C．examined D．broadened 23．A．attention B．adaption C．exposure D．attraction 24．A．in turn B．for example C．in another way D．of course 25．A．challenge B．influence C．mastery D．benefit 26．A．cause and effect B．problems and solutions C．strengths and weaknesses D．pains and gains27．A．spoken B．taught C．tested D．pressed 28．A．slow down B．result in C．break up D．cut up 29．A．related to B．brought up C．fixed on D．obsessed with 30．A．familiar B．unique C．equal D．practical 31．A．relationship B．distinction C．limitation D．emphasis 32．A．embarrassed B．accustomed C．surprised D．exhausted 33．A．arouse B．oppress C．explain D．demand 34．A．biculturalism B．priming C．location D．education 35．A．gift B．definition C．argument D．principle四、阅读选择The train was speeding onward and the plains of Texas were pouring eastward.A newly married pair had boarded this coach at San Antonio. The man’s face was reddened from many days in the wind and sun, and a direct result of his new black clothes was that from time to time he looked down respectfully at his clothes. He sat with a hand on each knee, like a man waiting in a barber’s shop. The glace she devoted to other passengers were shy. The bride was not pretty. She wore a dress of blue cashmere. She continually twisted her head to regard her puff sleeves. They embarrassed her. The blushes （脸红）caused by the careless glances of some passengers as she had entered the car were strange to see.They were evidently very happy. “Ever been in a parlor-car （特等火车）before?” he asked, smiling with delight.“No,” she answered; “I never was. It’s fine，ain’t it?”“Great! And then after a while we’ll go forward to the dinner. Fresh meal in the world.Charge a dollar. ”“Oh, do they?” cried the bride. “Charge a dollar? Why，that’s too much — for us —ain’t it, Jack?”Later he expl ained to her about the trains. “You see, if s a thousand miles from one end of Texas to the other; and this runs right across it, and never stops but four times.” He had the pride of an owner. He pointed out to her the dazzling fittings of the coach; and in truth her eyes opened wider and she watched the sea-green velvet（丝绒人）, the shining bronze，silver, and glass, the wood that glowed as darkly brilliant as the surface of a pool of oil. At one end a bronze statue held a support for a separated room, and on the ceiling were frescos（壁画）in olive and silver.To the minds of the pair, their surroundings reflected the glory of their marriage that morning in San Antonio: this was the environment of their new estate; and the man’s face in particular shone with an elation （得意）that made him appear ridiculous to the Negro porter. This porter at times surveyed them with an amused and superior grin. On other occasions he bullied them with skill in ways that did not make it easy to them that they were being bullied. He oppressed them. But of this oppression they had small knowledge, and infrequently, a number of travelers covered them with stares of derisive （嘲讽的）enjoyment.At last they went to the dining-car. Two rows of Negro waiters, in glowing white suits, surveyed their entrance with the interest. The pair fell to the seats of a waiter who happened to feel pleasure in steering them through their meal. He viewed them with the manner of a fatherly guide, his face radiant with kindness. The service, coupled with the ordinary deference（毕恭毕敬），was rare to them. And yet, as they returned to their coach, they showed in their faces a sense of escape.36．The description of the couple's clothes and behaviour seems to indicate that they had a sense of ____.A．superiority B．awkwardnessC．despair D．satisfaction37．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．The interior of the coach was luxurious and modem.B．The Negro porter was very helpful to the couple.C．It was the first time for the couple to take a train in Texas.D．Some passengers on the train took the couple as an object of fun.38．What does the underlined word “surveyed” mean in the 8th paragraph?A．monitored B．observedC．searched D．investigated39．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．The waiter was indifferent to the couple.B．The couple felt uneasy at dinner.C．The service was satisfactory.D．The couple enjoyed the dinner.Operation Green Sweep(For teens currently in 6th 12th grades)Operation Green Sweep is a volunteer program organized by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department for teens who want to earn community service hours by assisting with the cleaning of our city parks and community centers. Teens will be supervised while cleaning up various local parks, doing light trash removal and learning a thing or two about our parks and surrounding environment.◎ Fridays, April 17 to May 29,2019◎ 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.◎ Cost: $45— covers ths uniform shirt, the training book and transportationHow to register:◎ You may register in person or mail your completed form and payment to: Alameda Recreation and Park Department, 2226 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda, 94501.◎ Phone registrations are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with MasterCard or VISA payment only. Please have your credit card ready before calling (510) 7477566.◎ Save time and register online at at your convenience.Cancellation and refund policy:If the program is cancelled by the Alameda Recreation and Park Department, your fee will be fully returned to you.Cancellations put forward by the client must be requested digitally at least five business days in advance of the start of the program. Well charge a $15 administration fee, Note:If you miss more than two days, you may be dropped from the program without earning your hours. Please bring a snack, wear work clothes (no skirts or open-toed shoes) and sunscreen.Teens are expected to act quickly, learn communication skills and learn to plan ahead. All volunteers must meet at the Veteran’s Memo rial Building. Do not be late as transportation is provided to take teens to their destinations.40．What can we learn about the Alameda Recreation and Park Department?A．It offers free community service.B．It spreads knowledge on nature.C．It provides volunteer activities for kids.D．It takes care of kids for busy parents.41．What can you do if you’re interested in Operation Green Sweep?A．Mail the park where you want to do the cleaning job.B．Call (510)747-7566 at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.C．Fax your registration form and American Express card number.D．Apply online at at any time.42．If you give up 7 days prior to Operation Green Sweep,____A．$30 will be returned to your accountB．there is no need to make a request for cancellation.C．no extra fee will be chargedD．you must hand in your request form in personMore than a decade ago, cognitive scientists John Bransford and Daniel Schwartz, both then at Vanderbilt University, found that what distinguished young adults from children was not the ability to retain facts or apply prior knowledge to a new situation but a quality they called “preparation for future learning.” The researchers asked fifth graders and college students to create a recovery plan to protect bald eagles from extinction. Shockingly, the two groups came up with plans of similar quality (although the college students had better spelling skills). From the standpoint of a traditional educator, this outcome indicated that schooling had failed to help students think about ecosystems and extinction, major scientific ideas.The researchers decided to go deeper, however. They asked both groups to generate questions about important issues needed to create recovery plans. On this task, they found largedifferences. College students focused on critical issues of interdependence between eagles and their habitats. Fifth graders tended to focus on features of individual eagles (“How big are they?” and “What do they eat?”). The college students had cultivated the ability to ask question s, the cornerstone (最重要部分)of critical thinking. They had learned how to learn.Museums and other institutions of informal learning may be better suited to teach this skill than elementary and secondary schools. At the Exploratorium in San Francisco, we recently studied how learning to ask good questions can affect the quality of people's scientific inquiry. We found that when we taught participants to ask “What if?” and “How can?” questions that nobody present would know the answer to and that would spark exploration，they engaged in better inquiry at the next exhibit-asking more questions, performing more experiments and making better interpretations of their results. Specifically, their questions became more comprehensive at the new exhibit. Rather than merely asking about something they wanted to try，they tended to include both cause and effect in their question. Asking juicy questions appears to be a transferable skill for deepening collaborative inquiry into the science content found in exhibits.This type of learning is not confined to museums or institutional settings. Informal learning environments tolerate failure better than schools. Perhaps many teachers have too little time to allow students to form and pursue their own questions and too much ground to cover in the curriculum. But people must acquire this skill somewhere, Our society depends on them being able to make critical decisions about their own medical treatment, say, or what we must do about global energy needs and demands. For that, we have an informal learning system that gives no grades, takes all comers，and is available even on holidays and weekends. 43．What is traditional educators interpretation of the research outcome mentioned in the first paragraph?A．Students are not able to apply prior knowledge to new problems.B．College students are no better than fifth grader in memorizing facts.C．Education has not paid enough attention to major environmental issues.D．Education has failed to lead students to think about major scientific ideas.44．College students are different from children in that_____ ?A．they have learned to think critically.B．they are concerned about social issues.C．they are curious about specific features.D．they have learned to work independently.45．What is the benefit of asking questions with no ready answers?A．It arouses students’ interest in things around them.B．It cultivates students’ ability to make scientific inquiries.C．It trains students’ ability to design scientific experiments.D．It helps students realize not every question has an answer.46．At the end of the passage the author seems to encourage educators to ____.A．train students to think about global issuesB．design more interactive classroom activitiesC．make full use of informal learning resourcesD．include collaborative inquiry in the curriculum五、六选四Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.Importance of EthicsTwo 1996 studies indicate the importance of the study of ethics to students in journalism and mass communications programs. A survey of seventy-three media ethics courses at universities across the country revealed a continuing rise in enrollment. 47．Also, media organizations have told educators that they value students' critical-thinking andproblem-solving skills and their sense of ethics.However, reasons for studying ethics go beyond what potential employers desire. Proper behavior is necessary for growth and order. if one objective of an education is to promote the growth and development of the individual, then the place to start is with personal behavior. Developing a sense of what is right and wrong, or appropriate and inappropriate, will promote order, not only in individual lives but also in society at large. 48．Speed limits are set, proper directions are indicated, and numerous suggestions are made-seat belts, for example—so that automobile travel is reasonably safe and efficien t. Without the “rules” of the road，travel becomes chaotic. Order is necessary.49．It sets rules” for proper human activity and as a result promotes growth，development，and order in individual lives.50．Not every problem is an ethical one, and even when an ethical problem does presentitself, people sometimes make the wrong ethical decision, or they make the right ethical decision and it results in unforeseen negative consequences. Nevertheless, people must realize that without a large number of individuals ”doing the right thing，" society would not be doing much at all except fighting for survival and trying to figure out an increasingly chaotic world. Things are bad enough with ethics; think how bad they might be without them.A．Ethical behavior could play the same role.B．Think, for example, of the order required to move traffic on roads and highways. C．Ethics promotes not only a better individual but also a better society.D．The other study noted that 44 percent of the responding schools required students to complete an ethics course.E.In conclusion, ethics seeks to resolve moral problems by defining concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong.F.Ethics, however, is not a magic cure-all六、概要写作51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Leeches as Medical TreatmentLeeches are small wormlike creatures that live in water and suck the blood of animals and humans. In the past, though, leeches were commonly used in medicine. Then advances in science led to other kinds of treatments, and leeches disappeared from the sick room. Now, however, they are making a comeback.The use of leeches in medicine goes back at least 2,500 years. Doctors used them to treat the sick in ancient Egypt, India, Persia, and Greece. It was believed in those days that taking blood from patients helped to bring their bodies back into balance. This belief and the practice of draining blood with leeches continued through the ages.Another use of leeches has been investigated by a team of German doctors who study the ability of leeches to reduce pain. Their patients suffer from arthritis, a painful joint disease that often affects knees, shoulders, or fingers. When the German doctors put leeches on the arthritic knees of their patients, almost all of them felt immediate relief from the pain. Most of the patients continued to be pain-free for over a month and some for as long as six months.Leeches have also proved indirectly useful in treating patients with heart and blooddiseases. Since the 1880s, researchers have understood that certain chemicals in. leeches prevent blood from clotting or becoming hard. Many people with heart or blood problems live with a serious risk of the formation of blood clots, which can travel through the blood to the heart or brain and cause death. In the 1950s, a scientist identified the chemical in a leech that prevents clotting. Later studies led to experiments with the chemical and the development of a drug that thins the blood of patients who are at risk for blood clots.Though doctors today do not view the use of leeches as the all-purpose treatment it once was, they now see that for certain problems, this ancient remedy may be valid after all.七、汉译英Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.52．提到5G技术，华为在全世界遥遥领先。

【北师大高二下】上海市高二下学期期末英语试卷(解析版)

上海市第二学期高二年级英语学科期末考试卷考试时间：120分钟满分：150分I. Listening Comprehension（25 分）Section A（10 分）Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A.8:20. B.8:40. C.9:00. D.9:20.2. A. In a department store. B. At a police station.C. In a Lost and Found office.D. In a theater.3. A. Doctor and patient. B. Librarian and reader.C. Actor and actress.D. Waitress and customer.4. A. Bus companies keep losing profits.B. The buses are old and uncomfortable.C. There are not many bus routes to choose from.D. Passengers prefer more convenient alternatives.5. A. She will consider buying a flat.B. The flat is too expensive for her.C. She should earn more money first.D. The man is poking fun at her earning ability.6. A. The job offer is important to the son.B. The son will have another interview soon.C. The mother is encouraging the son to forget the failure.D. The mother is disappointed with the result of the interview.7. A. Because he wanted to find a roommate.B. Because he wanted to find a new school.C. Because he wanted to find a business partner.D. Because he wanted to find new accommodation.8. A. It is too hot outside.B. It is a good idea to spend time on TV.C. She doesn’t like doing exercise outside.D. She enjoys the lazy days of summer vacation.9. A. Because it is cheaper than a traditional car.B. Because he can spend less money in total.C. Because it is better than a traditional car.D. Because it doesn’t need a license plate.10. A. She read only parts of the book.B. She has no interest in reading novels.C. She seldom reads books from cover to cover.D. She couldn’t understand the book so well as a novel.Section B（15分）Directions: In Section B, you will hear two passages and one longer conversation. After each passage or conversation, you will be asked several questions. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. The impact of painful memories.B. A way of wiping out painful memories.C. A proper method for changing memories.D. New research on a pill and the argument about it.12. A. It can cause the brain to fix memories.B. It can stop people remembering bad experiences.C. It can wipe out the emotional effects of memories.D. It can prevent the body producing certain chemicals.13. A. Experts are not sure about the effects of the pills.B. Taking the pill will do harm to people’s physical health.C. The pill will certainly stop people’s emotional memories.D. The pill has already been produced and used by the American public.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The farm has some rare animal species.B. The staff are all wearing clothes of an old style.C. The farm offers visitors the experience of a rural life.D. The farm resembles the British countryside in the last century.15. A. Wearing leather shoes. B. Staying away from tools.C. Bringing guide dogs to the farm.D. Bringing very young kids to the farm.16. A. The location of the farm.B. The touring route of the farm.C. Safety tips for visiting the farm.D. An introduction to animal species on the farm.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. The bigger one on the second floor.B. The smaller one in the basement.C. The bigger one in the basement.D. The smaller one on the second floor.18. A. The woman has to pay $200. B. The deposit is not returnable.C. The woman has to pay in cash.D. The woman has to pay a deposit of $400.19. A. Parking. B. Kitchen. C. Microphone. D. Locked cabinet.20. A. Entry charges. B. Cabinet code.C. Charity site.D. Arrival time.II. Grammar and Vocabulary（30 分）Section A（15 分）Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Play the financial markets: it’s not rocket scienceBack in the 1950s, economists developed Nobel Prize-winning theories for how best to invest money in financial markets. And ____1____ (do) it, they drew on the theory of probability. The result was Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT), ____2____ shows how to create a mix of stocks, bonds and other assets (股票、证券和其他资产) to get the best possible return for the ____3____ (low) risk. By feeding in past performance data for each asset, the formulas of MPT reveal the relative proportions of each ____4____ (need) to achieve this best performance.To pull off this miracle, MPT involves some fearsome equations that only rocket scientists might ____5____ (expect) to solve. But—like any attempt to model reality with mathematics—MPT makes assumptions, and the bad news is ____6____ they’re not very realistic. A wealth of data now suggests that MPT simply cannot capture the real complexity of markets, ____7____ (make) its conclusions not that trustworthy.Even Harry Markowitz, the US economist who won the economics Nobel Prize in 1990 for developing MPT, ____8____ (admit) he ignored his own theory and simply split his investments equally between stocks and bonds.The lesson of the laws of chance this time is: don’t get too clever. When it comes to investment, history suggests most of us may do best ____9____ simply dividing our money among so-called index trackers that just follow entire sectors of the market—and then forget about them ____10____ we retire. After all, caution is the best policy.【答案】1. doing2. which3. lowest4. need5. be expected6. that7. making8. admitted9. in 10. after【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。

英语_上海市某校2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(含答案)

上海市某校2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、单项选择1. There ________ be less risk of climbing to the summit since we have made adequate preparations for it.A shouldB shallC needD would2. Top students are not merely those who sit up late and study. It is efficiency ________ matters.A thatB howC whatD which3. The reason ________ girls outperform boys at all levels of education is ________ girls mature faster than boys and are more disciplined and conscientious.A why, becauseB how, thatC how, becauseD why, that4. Multitasking reduces the quality of our work ________ it makes it hard for us to organize thoughts and remove irrelevant information.A thoughB asC whileD if5. Students should involve themselves in community activities they can gain experience for growth.A whoB whenC whichD where6. The forest fire ________on March 30 in Muli County in Sichuan claimed the lives of 27 Chinese firefighters and four volunteers.A was brokenB that was broken outC broke outD that broke out7. Governments of some countries see it as their responsibility ________ the amount and kind of risk their citizens are exposed to.A controlsB controlledC has controlledD to control8. Since living in the country is cheap ________ with that in big cities, my grandpa decided to spend the rest of his life in the country.A in combinationB in comparisonC in contactD in connection二、根据首字母或汉语或语境提示补全短文9. I believe the kindest things we can do for others, are often the simplest．These are thing s which generally cost you nothing but your time and are just so thoughtful．I discovered thi s once again this morning．I have a wonderful pen pal who is a South African lady．She is currently imprisoned in Tha iland, but we are able to stay connected．This lady is one of the most beautiful, kind hearted, and loving women I think I have ever met．Her story is a sad one, but not uncommon．Her reality is the same as many who end up imprisoned in foreign countries．We have been friends now for almost 4years．I'm very grateful for her, and I know one day we will meet．I also believe in my heart she will be released．She has one daughter who was only 3when she was imprisoned．I have written to her dau ghter and gotten to know her also．I am also friends with her on Facebook．This is what bri ngs me to this kindness．Knowing that Pauline doesn't have access to the Internet and knowing how much she'd ap preciate photos of her daughter, I went to my local printer and had a few of her daughter's Fa cebook photos printed up to send her．It was something so simple yet it was filled with myheart．I don't think any one of us could truly know how much this would mean to her．Pauline is in contact with her daughter, but as far as I know, she doesn't receive photos．So doing this today made me feel so good inside．As a mother myself, I know how much joy so mething like this would bring to me．As a mother myself, I cannot imagine what Pauline mu st go through knowing her daughter is on the other side of the world, a daughter who was on ly a toddler when she left and now a young lady．She can't even kiss her goodnight, ask her how her day has been, or be there for her first he artbreak．On days when'woe is me'creeps into my mindset, I only have to think of Pauline, a lady in a prison in Thailand living in conditions we couldn't even imagine．This instantly put things i nto perspective and my own woes disappear in a heartbeat．She is one of the strongest ladies I know and today I send her so much love．If you are so meone who prays, then I ask from the kindness of your own heart that you also pray for this woman: a mother, a fellow human being, a beautiful soul who is fighting battles harder than a ny one of us can imagine．（1）How did the author connect with her friend？________A By paying her visits.B By writing to each other．C By meeting in Thailand by pla ne．D By talking on the phone．（2）The underlined word"released"in Paragraph 3probably means"________"．A set free.B made up.C fired out.D saved out．（3）By saying"woe is me"，the author probably means"________"．A When she misses her friend.B When she has fun．C When she is in trouble.D When she misses her daughter．（4）Why did the author say sending photos mean to Pauline a lot？________A She has never seen her daughter since she was born．B She hasn't seen her daughter since she was in prison．C She just wanted to have a look what her daughter looked like ．D She was no longer miss her daughter when she saw the photos．（5）What might be the best title for this passage？________A The hard days of Pauline living in the Thailand prison．B How did Pauline's daughter grow up under my care？．C The kindest things are sometimes the most simple things ．D The truth of Pauline going to prison was discovered．三、选用适当的单词或短语补全短文10. Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Perhaps you’ve had to put up with a moody, uncooperati ve teenager. You may have been one yourself. A new study suggests that dogs go through a 【小题1】 phase of stubbornness and disobedience when they hit puberty (青春期) at about eight months old.Looking at the behavior of a total of 378 dogs, researchers found that the animals were more obedient and more 【小题2】 on either side of that eight-month period—but only when it came to their owners, not to less familiar trainers.So not only do dogs 【小题3】 to have a difficult puberty just like we do, they also share the 【小题4】 that we often feel towards our parents or caregivers when we hit our teenage years. That means a lot to long-term puppy care and 【小题5】.“This is a very important time in a dog’s life,” says animal 【小题6】 researcher Lucy Asher, from Newcastle Universit y in the UK. “This is when dogs are often rehomed because they are no longer a cute little puppy and suddenly, their owners find they are more 【小题7】 and they can no longer control them or train them.”“But as with human teenage children, owners need to be aware that their dog is going through a phase and it will pass.”In one experiment with 93 Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and their cross breeds, the dogs at eight months old were found to take longer and be more reluctant to respond to a ‘sit’ 【小题8】 given by their caregiver than they were when just five months old. The eight-month-olds didn’t show the same stubbornness when the command was given by a stranger, though.The researchers found further evidence of this effect in survey data gathered on 285 Labradors, golden retrievers, German shepherds and their cross breeds. Dog owners and trainers less familiar with the dogs were asked to 【小题9】the animals’ ‘trainability’ by answering questions on obedience and how quickly commands were responded to.Again, the caregivers ranked their dogs as less obedient at eight months old compared with five months old or 12 months old. The trainers reported the 【小题10】 obedience between the ages of five months and eight months.四、完形填空11. Here's a movie﹣a sharp, sugar﹣rush of fun that's guaranteed to entertain the entire family．With some terrific computer﹣generated effects, a great cast and a fun﹣packed storyline, Robots is the best animated film（动画片） since The Incredibles． Yep, it reallyis that good．Set in a world populated by robots, Ewan McGregor plays Rodney Copperbottom, a young robot who leaves his small﹣town home to pursue his dream of becoming an inventor．But after arriving in Robot City, his hopes of getting a job at Bigweld Industries are destroyed when he learns the firm has been taken over by the evil Ratchet （Greg Kinnear）． Egged on by his controlling mum, Madame Gasket（Jim Broadbent）, Ratchet plans to reduce half on Robot City's citizens to scrap metal by refusing to sell the spare Pans they need to survive．Instead, he wants to make a fortune selling expensive upgrades that few can afford． As he says, "Why be you when you can be new? "Aided by a few misfit robots known as the Rustles﹣including Robin Williams as the cowardly（胆小的） Fender （"I'm made of a metal called Afraidium"）﹣Rodney must track down the firm's founder, Bigweld（Mel Brooks）, and convince him to save the city from Ratchet's plans．The first thing that'll strike you about the movie is the thought that's gone into creating Robot City． It's a wondrous world full of mechanical marvels including wind﹣up cars and walking streetlamps．Also terrific are the special effects． This might be animated movie but at times you'll catch yourself thinking it's really a live﹣action film．Of course, there have been plenty of animated movies that looked the part but were let down by a weak storyline（see Shark Tale, for example）．But Robots grips（扣人心弦）right from the start thanks to a heart﹣warming and thoroughly engaging plot that never bores．My only complaints are with Williams who, as usual, has a one﹣in﹣10 success rate with his jokes． Also a letdown is a romantic subplot between Rodney and a shapely robot called Cappy（Halle Berry）that doesn't go anywhere．Complains aside, this is a mechanical marvel that'll have you bolted firmly to your seat． BEST QUOTE（引述）: Fender: "Even though you had a discouraging day, just remember there's another one coming tomorrow．BEST BIT: Check out those amazing images．WORST BIT: Robin Williams' character does an unfunny Britney Spears dance routine． IF YOU LIKED…Ice Age, The Incredibles, Toy Story…YOU'LL LIKE THIS．（1）This piece of writing is a________．A commercial advertisementB literary essayC movie posterD film review．（2）What is Shark Tale an example of？________A A great cast．B Special effects．C A poor plot．D Clumsy animation．五、阅读选择12.I was in my third year of teaching creative writing at a high school in New York, when one of my students, 15-year-old Micky, gave me a note from his mother. It（1）_______ his absence from class the day before.I had seen Micky himself writing the note at his desk. Most parental-excuse notes I received were penned by my（2）_______. The forged (伪造的) excuse notes made a large pile, with writing that ranged from imaginative to crazy. The（3）_______ of those notes didn't realize that honest excuse notes were usually（4）_______: "Peter was late because the alarm clock didn't go off."The students always said that it was hard putting 200 words together on any subject, but when they（5）_______ excuse notes, they were brilliant.So one day I gave the excuse notes to my classes, saying, "They're（6）_______ to be written by parents, but actually they are not. True, Micky?" The students looked at me（7）_______. "Now, this will be the first class to study the（8）_______of the excuse notes—the first class, ever, to practice writing them. You're so（9）_______ to have a teacher like me who has taken your best writing and turned it into a（10）_______ worthy of study."Everyone smiled as I went on, "You used your（11）_______. So try more now. Today I'd like you to write 'A n Excuse Note from Adam/Eve to God'."（12）_______ went down. Pens raced （13）_______ paper. For the first time ever I saw students so（14）_______ in their writing that they had to be asked to go to lunch by their friends.The next day everyone had excuse notes.（15）_______ discussions followed. The headmaster entered the classroom and walked（16）_______, looking at papers, and then said, "I'd like you to see me in my office." My heart（17）_______.When I stepped into his office, he came to （18）_______ my hand and said, "I just want to tell you that that lesson, that task, whatever the hell you were doing, was （19）_______. Those kids were writing on the college（20）_______. Thank you."（1）A explainedB describedC introducedD announced（2）A parentsB studentsC teachersD partners（3）A editorsB readersC writersD speakers（4）A trueB falseC easyD dull（5）A producedB consideredC imaginedD delivered（6）A designedB collectedC supposedD improved（7）A eagerlyB nervouslyC excitedlyD coldly（8）A formB difficultyC meaningD art（9）A luckyB helpfulC lovelyD active（10）A talentB habitC productD subject（11）A devotionB imaginationC concentrationD information（12）A HandsB EyesC HeadsD Ears（13）A acrossB withC againstD behind（14）A curiousB carefulC casualD calm（15）A SeparatedB SurprisingC HeatedD Lasting（16）A day and nightB in and outC now and thenD up and down（17）A sankB roseC flewD hurt（18）A watchB touchC shakeD catch（19）A sureB dimC toughD great（20）A baseB levelC paperD theme13. Environmentally Friendly DenmarkWhat Are They Doing andHow Is It Helping?（1）The article is written to ________.A show the readers how Denmark stays environmentally-friendlyB persuade the readers to adopt Danes’ environmental-protection methodsC entertain the readers with creative environmental-protection methods taken by DanesD identify organizations providing information about the environmentally-friendly Denmark（2）Which of the following statements is TRUE?A Demark is able to function properly for long without the use of fossil fuels.B Danish supermarkets are trying to reduce its amount of food to cut waste.C Many Danes taketheir children to zoos to show them where food comes from. D Unlike other countries, organic food in Denmark is cheaper than non-organic food.14. In the mid-1980s, a study compared mtDNA from people around the world. It found that people of African descent (后裔) had twice as many genetic differences from each other than as did others. Because mutations (基因突变) seem to occur at a steady rate over time, scientists were able to conclude that modern humans must have lived in Africa at least twice as long as anywhere else. They now calculate that all living humans descend from a single woman who lived roughly 150,000 years ago in Africa, ''Eve''. If geneticists are right, all of humanity is linked to Eve through an unbroken chain of mothers. This Eve was soon joined by ''Y-Chromosome (染色体) Adam'', the genetic father of us all, also from Africa. DNA studies have confirmed that all the people on Earth, with all their shapes and colors, can trace their ancestry to ancient Africans.What seems certain is that at a remarkably recent date—probably between 50,000 and 70,000 years ago—one small group of people, the ancestors of modern humans outside of Africa, left Africa for western Asia, either by migrating around the northern end of the Red Sea or across its narrow southern opening.Once in Asia, genetic evidence suggests, the population split. One group stopped temporarily in the Middle East, while the other commenced a journey which would last tens of thousands of years. Moving a little further with each new generation, they followed the coast around the Arabian Peninsula, India, and Southeast Asia, all the way to Australia. ''The movement was probably unnoticeable,'' says Spencer Wells. ''It was less of a journey and probably more like walking a little farther down the beach to get away from the crowd.''Although archeological evidence of this 13,000-kilometer (8,000-mile) migration from Africa to Australia has almost completely disappeared, genetic traces of the group that made the trip do exist. They have been found in the DNA of native peoples in the Andaman Islands near Myanmar, in Malaysia, and in Papua New Guinea, and in the DNA of nearly all Australian aborigines (土著). Modern discoveries of 45,000-year-old bodies in Australia, buried at a site called Lake Mungo, provide some physical evidence for the theories as well.People in the rest of Asia and Europe share different but equally ancient mtDNA and mutations. The mutations which they possess show that most are descendants of the group that stayed in the Middle East for thousands of years before moving on. Perhaps about40,000 years ago, modern humans first advanced into Europe.（1）What happened to the first group of humans that moved from Africa into Asia?A Most of the migrants turned back into Africa.B They separated into twogroups. C Most of the migrants moved directly into Europe. D They stayed in the Middle East for tens of thousands of years.（2）Which of the following is cited as evidence for the great migration to Australia?A Discovery of human remains in AustraliaB DNA of people in SoutheastAfrica C DNA of immigrants to Australia D Discoveries from modern societies in Asia（3）The title for this reading could be ________.A Finding Y-Chromosome AdamB Who were the First Humans?C The Discovery of DNA in AfricaD Migrating Out of Africa15.Faster, cheaper, better—technology is one field many people rely upon to offer a vision of a brighter future. But as the 2020s dawn, optimism is in short supply. The new technologies that dominated the past decade seem to be making things worse. Social media were supposed to bring people together, but they are better known for leaking privacy. E-commerce, ride-hailing（网约车）and the gig economy（零工经济）may be convenient, but they are charged with underpaying workers, worsening inequality and blocking the streets with vehicles.Today's pessimistic mood is centred on smartphones and social media, which took off a decade ago. Yet concerns that particular technologies might be doing more harm than good have arisen before. The 1920s witnessed a criticism against cars, which had earlier been seen as an answer to the problems caused by horse-drawn vehicles—which filled the streets with noise and animal waste and caused accidents. And industrialisation was criticised in the 19th century by Romantics who worried about the displacement of skilled workers, the robbing of the countryside and the suffering of factory hands.However, that pessimism can be overdone. Too often people focus on the drawbacks of a new technology while taking its benefits for granted. Worries about screen time should be weighed against the much more substantial benefits of convenient communication and the instant access to information and entertainment that smartphones make possible. A further danger is that Luddite（反对技术进步者）efforts to avoid the short-term costs associated with a new technology will end up denying access to its long-term benefits—something Carl Benedikt Frey, an Oxford academic, calls a "technology trap". Fears that robots will steal people's jobs may discourage their use. Yet in the long run countries that wish to maintain their standard of living as their workforce ages and shrinks will need more robots, not fewer. Any powerful technology can be used for good or ill. It is the choices people make about it that shape the world. Perhaps the real source of anxiety is not technology itself, but growing doubts about the ability of societies to hold this debate, and come up with good answers. So as the decade turns, put aside the pessimism for a moment. To be alive in the tech-obsessed 2020s is to be among the luckiest people who have ever lived.（1）What phenomenon is described in Paragraph 1?A The seriousness of social inequality.B Worries about the impact of new technologies.C The rapid development of technology.D Problems brought by personal privacy leaks.（2）What is the author's attitude to Romantics' concern over industrialisation?A Enthusiastic.B Uncertain.C Negative.D Sympathetic.（3）What might be a result of a "technology trap"?A A lack of good jobs in the job market.B An increase in the number of Luddites.C A decrease in the number of skilled workers.D An interruption to the advancement of a new technology.（4）What is the best title for the text?A Pessimism vs ProgressB Technology vs CivilisationC 2020s: The Age of TechnologyD Robots: Our Future Caretakers六、六选四16. Telepathy is the ability to communicate without the use of the five senses． It is an instinct （本能），and although quite inactive in many of us， we are often capable of tapping into our latent （潜在的） abilities in times of emergency or need．（1）_______ Some say that it is located in the huge area of our brains that are wholly unused，whereas others argue that instinct existed before the brain developed gradually and must therefore lie else﹣where in the body．When we unconsciously know that something is happening， or about to happen， our instinct has kicked in． We are drawing upon resources within the unconscious mind．（2）_______Telepathy can be either projective or perceptive； in other words we either send or receive． If you know who is calling before you answer the ringing phone， you are probably a good receiver． If you think of a person， and they call you， you are most likely better at sending．（3）_______ Think of somebody and try to make him or her contact you． Be patient； the other person may not be a good receiver， but they should contact you much earlier than would normally be expected． Or whenever the phone rings， try "feeling" who's contacting you． Don't guess， try to feel the vibrations．（4）_______ As mentioned earlier， telepathy is most likely to kick in under emergency．Dreams often contain telepathic messages． Two people may both dream of the other， and find that their dreams had a clear connection． These people are probably mutually linkingto the unconscious mind．The more people spend time together， the more likely they are to be able to link up to the others' mind， especially when separated．（5）_______One is that they understand the others' mind through time spent together； the other is that there is usually a strong desireto communicate． A mother will often sense that her child is in danger． This is due to the child desperately wanting his/her mother， knowing that this is the person who would always want to be there for them， and the mothers have deep desire to protect her child from harm．A．There are two reasons for this．B．Where this instinct lied is uncertain．C．You can easily put your abilities to the test．D．Let's have an understanding of what telepathy really is．E．People are using resources within the unconscious mind．F．However， if neither of these work for you， that doesn't mean that you are not capableof telepathy．G．When the resources of two unconscious minds link together into the same frequency，we call it "telepathy"．七、汉译英17. 吉姆不假思索地回答了老师的问题．（hesitation）________．18. 警方声称，他们必定会采取行动，捉拿侥幸逃脱法律制裁的罪犯。

2018～2019学年上海市建平中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题(解析版)

绝密★启用前上海市建平中学2018～2019学年高二下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题(解析版)2019年7月II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Buy, buy in BangkokThe city of angles is a divine destination for those who are in heaven when they shop，spa and eat, according to a report by China Daily.Even if you are just in town for a few days, ___1___ (shop) in Bangkok is an experience not to be missed. From air-conditioned malls to cheerful markets， you have a trip made in heaven for those ___2___ like to keep the swings open.It is in Central Bangkok ___3___ you will also find the tempting delights and welcoming chilled (休闲舒适的)interiors of refined palaces of luxury consumption such as Central Chidlom，which has a “one-stop shopping” philosophy ___4___ (feature) a wide selection of goods from both international and top local brand names. In-store services include personal fashion stylists who will provide professional advice ___5___ clothing， make-up， hair styling and accessories that will suit you best. For Muslim customers there’s a pra yer room ___6___ (locate) on the 6th floor. The store is also a participant in Bangkok’s VAT refund (增值税退款)for tourists. This means most tourists ___7___ claim a VAT refund of from 4 to 6.1 percent ___8___ they spend 2，000 baht (64$) or more in a day and claim a refund at the airport.Just a few minutes’ walk from Chidlom is one of Bangkok’s popular recreationaldestinations for young people. Central World is a buzzing 550，000 square meters —that’s 77 soccer fields —of retail and entertainment， including two mega stores ZEN and Isetan， more than 500 stores，100-pius restaurants， a 15-screen cinema，an ice skating rink and ___9___ (large) supermarket in Asia. And you can drop your kids off at the play and learning centers， Thailand Knowledge Park or Genius Planet Zone， where there are trained supervisors _____10_____ (keep) an eye on them and guarantee they make the most of the edutainment environments.【答案】1. shopping2. who3. that4. featuring5. about/on6. located7. can8. if 9. the largest10. to keep【解析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在泰国曼谷购物和娱乐是一种不容错过的体验。

辽宁省朝阳市建平县2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

辽宁省朝阳市建平县2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解If you’re feeling unsure about where to find the perfect gifts for your friends or family, fear not! We have gathered a list of four special gift shops, each offering a unique selection of presents.Games GadgetsTel: 402-875-5543Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.RebaTel: 406-637-2219Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to offer something different.Blue Department StoreTel: 419-156-9910A favourite shopping destination for many foreigners. Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent off, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have more than 70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store.Location: No.6001 Oak Street, O’Hare International Airport.The Sweet ShopTel: 421-896-3129The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. The shop sells a wonderful collection of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.1．Where will photographers most probably go?A．Games Gadgets.B．Reba.C．Blue Department Store.D．The Sweet Shop.2．What types of products does Reba supply?A．New sportswear and art supplies.B．Fashion clothes and electronics.C．White chocolate and famous wines.D．Fashion clothes, jewelry and gifts. 3．What do we know about The Sweet Shop?A．It only sells dark and white chocolate.B．It caters to all types of sweet desires.C．It sells a variety of chocolate-themed gifts.D．It offers instructions to chocolate lovers.I’ll always remember the first time I tried ballet. My mother was a dancer and I wanted nothing more than to be like her, but after making mistakes during my first class, I felt like I wanted to quit right away. However, I told my mum I couldn’t wait to dance again because it was only my first day.Weeks passed and my dancing didn’t get any better. Then my dance teacher announced that we were going to perform in a show. I was scared of falling on my face in front of hundreds of people and disappointing my mum.Even though I practised hard for the show, I never quite got the hang of it. Finally, I went to my mum to tell her how I felt. She simply laughed and told me she would teach me all she knew about ballet.My mum quickly discovered how bad at ballet I was, but she still taught me with the greatest patience, love and understanding. When I jumped and fell, she was there to catch me. When I lost my balance, she held me up. By the time the show arrived, I was as prepared as I could be.The music began and my heart started to race. Breathing calmly, I began moving to the music without missing a step. When the music stopped, I ran off the stage and laughed in excitement.My mum found me and gave me a huge hug, telling me how proud she was. I looked mymum in the eye and told her that there was no way this could have happened without her. Through this, I realized one important fact: My mum will always be there to catch me if I fall.4．What happened to the author on her first day of ballet?A．She made no mistakes while dancing.B．She fell down and hurt herself.C．She lied to her mum about liking ballet.D．She realized she was talented in ballet. 5．What does the underlined phrase “got the hang of it” mean?A．Lost interest in it.B．Learned to do it well.C．Jumped high in the air.D．Had trouble with it.6．How did the mother respond when the author expressed her difficulties in ballet?A．She encouraged her to quit and pursue something else.B．She simply laughed and ignored her concerns completely.C．She blamed her strictly for not practising enough.D．She offered to teach her everything she knew about ballet.7．What did the author learn from her ballet experience?A．Never try something you are not good at.B．Don’t be afraid of disappointing others.C．Every mum will be proud of their children’s achievements.D．A mother’s love is pure and unconditional.Children are starting on digital devices at ever younger ages, and opinions on the effects of children's digital-media habits are deeply polarised.(两极分化的).Jean Twenge, a psychology professor, thinks excessive use of the internet and social media makes children lonely and depressed and poses serious risks to their physical and particularly their mental health, sometimes to the point of driving them to suicide.However, Daniel Kardefelt-Winther of the Innocenti research office of Unicef examined various evidence and found less cause for alarm than is often suggested.Most of the studies he examined seem to show that the technology helps children stay in touch with their friends and make new ones.The relationship between the use of digital technology and children's mental health, broadly speaking, appears to be u-shaped.Researchers have found that moderate use is beneficial, whereaseither no use at all or extreme use could be harmful.What worries some experts more is that screens are becoming part of the middle-class armoury( 武器) for perpetuating( 巩固) social advantage.Children from well-off homes are enrolled in private classes to learn skills like "How to be a YouTuber", which poorer parents cannot afford.8．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The disadvantages of overusing digital media.B．The bad effects of using digital media.C．Several bad impacts of using digital media.D．The advantages of overusing digital media.9．What is Daniel Kardefelt-Winther’s attitude to the use of digital media?A．Objective B．FavorableC．Indifferent D．Uncertain10．What can you infer from the last paragraph?A．Not all Children from rich homes can attend private classesB．Not all Children from poor homes can learn skills like“how to be a YouTuber”.C．Digital media is the only way of strengthening the middle-class.D．Digital media can widen class gap.11．What is the best title for the text?A．Should children interact with digital media ?B．Should parents allow their children interact with digital media?C．What children do to interact with digital devices.D．How children interact with digital devices.Could animals from the past one day walk among us? One company is now looking to introduce extinct(已灭绝的) animals into the real world.US company Colossal Biosciences announced on Jan 31 that it would be trying to bring back to life the dodo—a large bird that was native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian ocean. They lived there until the 17th century.“[The place] to reintroduce the dodo into the wild would be Mauritius,” Ben Lamm, theco-founder of the company told The Guardian. A reintroduction of dodos to the ecosystem of the island, instead of just being a novelty(新奇), is thought to potentially bring benefits to the endemic (地方性的) plants and other animals that already live there.Having discovered the genetic code(基因序列) of extinct animals from their remains, the company seeks to change the DNA of currently living creatures to make them close to the animal of the past. The Nicobar pigeon(尼柯巴鸠) will be used as the genetic base for the dodo, according to MIT Technology Review.The company also has plans for other extinct animals. When the company first formed in 2021, it announced its plans to bring back mammoths(猛犸象). They believe that mammoths introduced to the Arctic regions could help tackle climate change as they turn the wet tundra(苔原) into sunlight-reflecting dry grasslands by cating the grass, according to The New Yorker.However, some people are skeptical. According to BBC Science Focus, with a third of all bird species currently in decline, strategies to protect existing species are needed more than ever instead of focusing on animals of the past.Despite the lack of consensus (共识), it has yet to be seen if this miracle of science can actually be pulled off. A real-life Jurassic Park isn’t likely to open anytime soon.12．What do we know about dodos, according to the text?A．They were native to the island of Mauritius.B．They died out around the 19th century.C．They will be reintroduced into India.D．They could help slow down climate change. 13．What will be used as the genetic base for dodos?A．The remains of the dodo.B．The Nicobar pigeon.C．The mammoth.D．The current DNA data bank.14．Why do some people have doubts about Colossal Biosciences’ plans?A．They think extinct animals are not important.B．They think the plans will not work in practice.C．They believe the plans go against nature.D．They believe protecting existing species is more necessary.15．What’s the author’s attitude toward the reintroduction of extinct animals?A．It’s worth trying.B．It sounds risky.C．It will bring many benefits.D．It still has a long way to go.Life! It’s a lot of fun but it can also be challenging. 16 Life can let us down and can sometimes fail to deliver what we were hoping for. That’s just the way it is . But sometimes the problems that trouble us are the ones that we create in our own minds so maybe it’s time to stop blaming others, bad luck, or whatever, and look to ourselves. Here are a few simple tips to change the way we live for the better.“My life’s a mess. I just wish I could disappear”; “Why do these things always happen to me?” Thoughts like these help no one. Overdramatising (过分夸大) a situation only makes it worse. Try and put things into perspective a little, take a step back, sleep on it, or ask a friend for help. 17So your teacher didn’t give you the part in the school play that you really wanted. Well, that’s a shame. 18 Maybe there were other students who were more suited to the role. Similarly, when your football team loses, they don’t lose just to upset you. Things go wrong for a million and one different reasons. It’s not all about you.No one gets it right all of the time, and that includes you! So don’t expect life to always work out the way you think it should. 19 If you’re not living up to your own expectations, be kind to yourself.20 And next time life doesn’t go exactly the way you want it to, try and use one or two. It’s time to take control of your life.A．So keep these tips in mind.B．Things don’t always go our way.C．Things are never as bad as they seem.D．Open your mind to other possibilities.E．If others let you down, be kind to them.F．There’s nothing you can do to change the past.G．But it doesn’t mean your teacher doesn’t like you.二、完形填空I was travelling on an overnight bus from Kolhapur to Aurangabad. The ordinary bus wasmore than 21 ; all 55 seats were taken and there were some 20 people standing. The hot day added to the discomfort of the rough, 10-hour journey. I didn't get a seat, so I had to stand quite 22 .After around two very long hours, I was tired and bored. I kept trying to 23 myself,changing my body weight from one leg to the other. I suddenly sensed a soft hand 24 my elbow(肘), asking for attention. Turning around, I 25 a middle-aged man with a smile looking up at me. He stood up and said I could take his 26 for a while. I pleasantly accepted it with a sigh of 27 , and the man seemed happy too. After about 20 minutes, I28 him to take back his space. A man who was sitting by the window had observed our29 .Just then, something magical happened. Our observer stood up and 30 his seat to another standing man. Unexpectedly, we had caused a series of reactions: This game of seat-sharing 31 through the bus like wildfi re and, before long, almost all the standees got achance to be seated. People even started 32 each other while exchanging positions, and soon began sharing jokes and singing. I could say, the rest of the journey was quite 33 .The bus reached its destination the next morning. The groups quickly said goodbye and went their 34 . But this extraordinary 35 has stayed with me even after all these years. It showed me an important fact that we can all share what we have and help our co-passengers on this journey called life.21．A．odd B．crowded C．dirty D．noisy 22．A．unusually B．uncertainly C．unsuccessfully D．uncomfortably 23．A．remind B．blame C．introduce D．balance 24．A．beating B．kicking C．holding D．touching 25．A．recognized B．appreciated C．saw D．felt 26．A．advice B．hand C．seat D．chance 27．A．regret B．relief C．pain D．concern 28．A．signaled B．followed C．taught D．begged 29．A．connection B．difference C．behaviour D．business30．A．offered B．returned C．kept D．ordered 31．A．spread B．competed C．pulled D．developed 32．A．talking about B．quarreling with C．complaining about D．chatting with 33．A．suitable B．enjoyable C．admirable D．important 34．A．fields B．ways C．routines D．aims 35．A．present B．dream C．arrangement D．experience三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2020-2021学年上海市建平中学高二英语测试题含解析

2020-2021学年上海市建平中学高二英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. I can’t stand ___ with Jane in the office. She just refuses ___ talking while she works.A. working; stoppingB. to work; stoppingC. working; to stopD. to work; to stop参考答案：C略2. The sale usually takes place outside the house,with the audience______on benches,chairs or boxes.A. having seatedB. seatingC. seatedD. being seated参考答案：C考查seat的用法。

seat作为动词用时是及物动词,后面跟人。

本题后面是一个with的复合结构,宾语是audience,作宾补的是seat,是过去分词形式,它们之间是一种逻辑上的动宾关系。

故选C。

3. These children are polite and never speak loudly in class.________.A. So are youB. So you areC. Neither do youD. It is the same with you参考答案：D4. Our leader officially ________ the plan to develop the Bay Area in his government work report delivered at the start of the National People’s Congress session in March.A. laid outB. laid offC. laid downD. laid up参考答案：A【详解】考查动词短语辨析。

【解析】上海市建平中学2018-2019学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

2018-2019年上海市建平中学高二第二学期期终试题II. Grammar and Vocabulary Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Buy, buy in BangkokThe city of angles is a divine destination for those who are in heaven when they shop，spa and eat, according to a report by China Daily.Even if you are just in town for a few days, ___1___ (shop) in Bangkok is an experience not to be missed. From air-conditioned malls to cheerful markets, you have a trip made in heaven for those ___2___ like to keep the swings open.It is in Central Bangkok ___3___ you will also find the tempting delights and welcoming chilled (休闲舒适的)interiors of refined palaces of luxury consumption such as Central Chidlom，which has a “one-stop shopping” philosophy ___4___ (feature) a wide selection of goods from both international and top local brand names. In-store services include personal fashion stylists who will provide professional advice ___5___ clothing, make-up, hair styling and accessories that will suit you best. For Muslim customers there’s a prayer room ___6___ (locate) on the 6th floor. The store is also a participant in Bangkok’s VAT refund (增值税退款)for tourists. This means most tourists ___7___ claim a VAT refund of from 4 to 6.1 percent ___8___ they spend 2,000 baht (64$) or more in a day and claim a refund at the airport.Just a few minutes’ walk from Chidlom is one of Bangkok’s popular recreational destinations for young people. Central World is a buzzing 550,000 square meters —that’s 77 soccer fields —of retail and entertainment, including two mega stores ZEN and Isetan, more than 500 stores，100-pius restaurants, a 15-screen cinema, an ice skating rink and ___9___ (large) supermarket in Asia. And you can drop your kids off at the play and learning centers, Thailand Knowledge Park or Genius Planet Zone, where there are trained supervisors _____10_____ (keep) an eye on them and guaranteethey make the most of the edutainment environments.【答案】1. shopping2. who3. that4. featuring5. about/on6. located7. can8. if 9. the largest10. to keep本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在泰国曼谷购物和娱乐是一种不容错过的体验。

2023-2024学年上海市建平中学高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题

2023-2024学年上海市建平中学高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题1.A．For 20 minutes. B．For 25 minutes. C．For 45 minutes. D．For 65 minutes.2.A．In a bank. B．In a supermarket. C．At a touristD．At a laundry.agency.3.A．An office secretary. B．A head nurse.C．A real estate agent. D．A hotel receptionist.4.A．It’s sunny and warm.B．It’s rainy and cold.C．It’s sunny but cold.D．It’s rainy but warm.5.A．They are twins. B．They are classmates.C．They are friends. D．They are colleagues.6.A．Reasonable. B．Bright. C．Serious. D．Ridiculous. 7.D．Visit a lawyer.A．Send leaflets. B．Go sightseeing. C．Do somegardening.8.A．The library is closed on weekends. B．He had no idea where the book was.C．He didn’t get the book he needed.D．He didn’t have time to go to the library.9.A．The apartment was provided with some old furniture.B．The furnished apartment was not expensive.C．The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.D．The furniture he bought was rather cheap.10.A．Internet surfing. B．Stock exchangingC．Mountain climbing. D．Job hunting.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

高二下期期末考试英语试题(含答案)

书面表达（满分25分）Dear Sam,As the deadly COVID-19 outbreak continues to rage worldwide, I hope this e-mail finds you well. With my deepest regret, I have to inform you that I may not stick to our collaborative learning project, which was originally supposed to kick off on June 30th.Please accept my genuine apology and account for the sudden change. It was the COVID-19 outbreak that resulted in the one-month delay of the college entrance exam. In other words, I am bound to be fully occupied in getting prepared for the once-in-a-lifetime challenge that falls on July 7th.Therefore, I have no choice but to ask for your understanding and see if you agree that we postpone our project for 2 weeks. After the exam, I will spare no effort in arranging our project. Not only will you be treated to the charm of the Chinese language, but the brilliant culture that you’ve always been fascinated with will get you immersed. You have my word.How do you like my proposal? I am looking forward to exploring, together with you, the distinctly different cultures carried by Chinese and English. Stay safe and sound!Yours,Li Hua。

辽宁省朝阳市建平县高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

辽宁省朝阳市建平县高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Looking to fill your cultural calendar? These are the biggest and best exhibitions to see around the world this year.“Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood” at Arnolfini, BristolFrom March 9 to June 2The complications, pains and joys of motherhood are rarely described with as much care and detail as in this exhibition, which begins its UK tour at Bristol’s Arnolfini art centre in March. With over 100 artworks by more than 60 artists, three themes of motherhood — creation, maintenance and loss — will be explored through paintings, photographs, sculptures, sound and films.“Inside Other Spaces. Environments by Women Artists 1956 — 1976” at Has der Kunst, MunichUntil July 10How does our environment shape us? An age-old question. This exhibition takes the concept of environment itself and questions its relationship with art. Impressive artworks by 11 pioneering women artists created between 1956-1976 will be reconstructed for the first time, through which you can explore how artists have challenged and redefined space.“Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth” at Munch, OsloFrom April 27 to August 25You’ll know Edvard Munch as the troubled man who painted The Scream, but Trembling Earth, at his eponymous (同名的) museum in Oslo, unearths the artist’s often-underestimated interest in the natural world. Bringing together Munch’s works from the museum’s own collection with a diverse range from public and private collections, the exhibition presents a rare opportunity to see such a series of Munch’s descriptions of nature in one room.“The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century” at Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), TorontoIn DecemberHip hop has had a huge influence on culture over the last 50 years, and this exhibition at Toronto’s AGO is exploring the history and lasting re levance of hip hop. The mediums on display, from fashions and photographs to videos and sculptures, prove hip hop’s great impact on visual arts.1．Where does the exhibition themed on motherhood take place?A．At Munch, Oslo.B．At AGO, Toronto.C．At Haus der Kunst, Munich.D．At Arnolfini, Bristol.2．What does the exhibition that ends on July 10 focus on?A．The impact of hip hop on contemporary art.B．The relationship between environment and art.C．Edvard Munch’s interest in the natural world.D．The complications, pains and joys of friendship.3．When can visitors see the exhibition “Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth”?A．On March 2.B．On April 8.C．On August 1.D．On December 10.It was a typical weekend for Mitch White and his friends. They were out celebrating a bachelor party, sailing the peaceful waters of the Minnesota River. They never expected that this single party would transform from a relaxed canoe trip into a painful rescue mission. With the sun setting, an unexpected bark changed everything.Led by Mitch White, the soon-to-be-married man, they searched for the source of the sound along the banks of the river. Suddenly, a weak cry for help came from the mud. They were surprised to find that the head of a 13-year-old St. Bernard named Ed was barely visible in the thick mud. Mitch said, “The dog wasn’t moving on its own, so we should feed it and give it water.” The dog looked like it had used all its strength.The men took up their oars (桨) and began digging, their festive mood giving way to a focused rescue mission. It took them more than half an hour to free the trapped dog as it was already breathing very feebly after possibly being trapped for 24 hours. When they got the poor fellow out of the mud, he couldn’t walk, so they carried him back to the house. Back home withhis owner, George Niskanen, Ed began his slow restoration—a happy ending to a dangerous adventure. George was thankful to the bachelor party heroes.Now, the people of Carver, Minnesota, have new heroes to cheer for. Indeed, this incredible act of bravery and compassion redefined the meaning of a bachelor party. It became a heroic tale of humanity, friendship, and the instinct (本能) to do what’s right.4．What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A．A baby’s cry came from the Minnesota River.B．Mitch White was about to end his single life soon.C．A dog named Ed ran into Mitch White and his friends’ party.D．Mitch White and his friends planned to watch the sunrise by the river.5．What does the underlined word “feebly” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Excitedly.B．Smoothly.C．Quietly.D．Weakly.6．What do the locals think of Mitch White and his friends?A．Ambitious.B．Creative.C．Courageous.D．Independent. 7．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．An Unexpected Rescue at a Bachelor PartyB．The Story Between St. Bernard and Its OwnerC．A Heart-Stopping Competition on the Minnesota RiverD．The Weekend Activities for Mitch White and His FriendsIf you’re thinking about growing apples, now is the time to test different kinds and talk with local growers. This advice comes from gardening writer Lee Reich. His books include The Pruning (修剪) Book and Weedless Gardening. Reich grows an apple called Hudson’s Golden Gem, and he does so for one reason — the taste. He says the fruit’s wonderful taste makes it truly special.When you buy apples at the store, your choice is limited to the 12 or more kinds available for sale. Gardeners, however, have more choices. They can plant any of more than 5,000 different kinds of apples.Gardeners can also harvest their apples just as each kind reaches its moment of perfection. Reich says his Macoun apples taste much better than any Macoun apples found in stores. Onereason is that his can be left to ripen until they nearly fall off the tree.Here are some other flavorful apples to plant. The Ashmead’s Kernel apple was first grown more than 200 years ago in a garden belonging to Dr. Ashmead in Gloucester, England. The apple has a reddish, golden brown color. Inside, it has tasty, sharp flesh. Cox’s Orange Pippin is another old apple from England. It was first grown by Richard Cox in 1825. This apple’s orange and red color makes it unpopular in the American market. But it is loved for its strong taste. Ellison’s Orange is another British apple that came from Lincolnshire in 1911. It is a late summer or early autumn apple, golden yellow with stripes, with juicy flesh.Before you run out to buy trees to grow the kinds you love to eat, Reich does have a warning: Apples are not easy to grow in many parts of the country. The plants require yearly pruning and insect control. But if you’re willing to learn how to keep the unwanted insects away, a few kinds of trees chosen for their taste will give you years of good eating.8．What can we infer about Lee Reich?A．He is a teacher.B．He loves planting.C．He grows a very rare kind of flower.D．His books are about how to sell trees. 9．Why are Reich’s Macoun apples tastier than those in the store?A．They are naturally ripe.B．They are planted in the garden.C．They have been picked out carefully.D．They are genetically modified products. 10．How many types of apples are mentioned in the text?A．Three.B．Four.C．Five.D．Six.11．What do you need to do in planting apple trees according to the last paragraph?A．Water enough.B．Read many relative books.C．Pay attention to light and nutrition.D．Prune the trees and remove insects.A major meeting of computer hackers (黑客) planned for this summer is to include an event that will test the limits of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The event, in August, will be held as part of the yearly DEF CON hacker meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organizers say the meeting provides a chance for hackers to hear from leading industry officials about the latest developments in computer security. It also includes hacking competitions.This year, several major AI developers will take part in DEF CON. Among them will beOpenAI, which launched its latest AI model, ChatGPT-4, in March.Recently released AI tools are built by feeding huge amounts of information into machine learning computer systems. The data trains the AI systems to develop complex skills and produce human-like results.Experts have warned that such systems may bring major changes to many different jobs and industries. It affects everyone from managers to workers to housewives. They also fear the tools, known as “chatbots”, could greatly increase the amount of misinformation in the news media and on social media.Chowdhury, an organizer of the hacking event, says the results of the event can provide helpful information to companies looking at ways to safely use the fast-developing AI systems. She notes that the hackers’ work will not end after the gathering. They will spend months afterward creating reports on their findings and identifying specific system vulnerabilities (漏洞).Jack Clark is the co-founder of AI developer Anthropic. He says he hopes the DEF CON event will lead to deeper commitments from AI developers to measure and test the safety of their systems. For this to happen, though, AI systems will need to be examined by third parties both before and after deployment (部署). “We need to get practice at figuring out how to do this. It hasn’t really been done before,” he says.12．What can hackers learn from this meeting?A．The rules of AI tool competitions.B．The application of model ChatGPT-4.C．The future of hackers in the computer field.D．The latest developments in computer security.13．What does the underlined word “They” in paragraph 4 refer to?A．Experts.B．Managers.C．Workers.D．Housewives. 14．Which of the following statements does Chowdhury agree with?A．The current network system is approaching perfection.B．The activity of improving network security will not stop.C．The reports accelerate the development of AI.D．AI systems need to be inspected by the third parties.15．What do Jack Clark’s words imply?A．AI users must test the security of computer systems.B．AI developers may overlook the shortcomings of their own products.C．AI systems develop complex skills and produce results similar to those of humans.D．The DEF CON event will encourage companies to develop new products.Spending time in front of a computer may cause eye strain (疲劳). While eye strain typically isn’t harmful, it can cause dry and watery eyes, headache and so on. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to protect your eyes when using a computer.Sit far enough away from the screen. 16 . To make sure your computer is positioned right, try the high-five test: If you can properly high-five your computer screen with a full arm extension, you’re sitting too close.17 . If you’re using any books or papers while working, you can strain your eyes if you don’t position them properly. If they’re too low, your eyes will have to refocus every time you glance at them, leading to eye strain. Reference materials should be located above the keyboard and below the computer’s monitor.Blink (眨眼) often. We naturally blink about 20 times every minute, but when we focus on a screen, this can drop by as much as half. 18 . Since your eyes won’t blink as much naturally, you’ll have to be aware of this and force yourself to blink.Adjust your screen lighting. Your screen should be illuminated (照明) in relation to your environment. 19 . If the room is not bright, lower the settings.Take regular breaks. It is recommended that for every two hours of looking at the computer screen, you should take a 15-minute break. During this time, you should blink, close your eyes, and allow them to rest. 20 .A．Visit the eye doctor annuallyB．Position reference materials properlyC．Surrounding lights can reflect off your screen and strain your eyesD．It is appropriate to maintain a distance of at least one arm from the screenE．This isn’t only good advice to protect your eyes, but your health in generalF．If you’re working in a brightly lit room, you can increase your brightness settingsG．This means your eyes are at much greater risk of drying out when working on the computer二、完形填空Sam Balto is a physical education teacher at a local elementary school in Portland. Sam 21 that his students weren’t getting enough 22 or physical activity in their daily lives. With the health of his students in 23 , he decided to come up with a special idea to get them 24 .Because of his own passion for 25 , Sam introduced the students to the creative idea of the “bike buses”. With the support of enthusiastic volunteers, he organized a daily event where children 26 to and from school in groups accompanied by 27 adults.The bike bus not only 28 exercise, but also develops a sense of community among participants. As Sam and the 29 rode their bikes with the students to and from school every day, more and more neighbors took notice. The sight of bicycles rolling down the streets became a 30 of community unity and healthy living.Thanks to Sam’s initiative and determination, “bike buses” are 31 becoming popular. An increasing number of families, teachers and neighbors have 32 the campaign, encouraging one another to enjoy the 33 of cycling together.Through Sam’s efforts, not only have the students become more 34 and healthy, but the entire community has also experienced a 35 transformation. The once sedentary (久坐不动的) environment is now filled with laughter and bicycle bells among neighbors. 21．A．decided B．expected C．noticed D．guessed 22．A．knowledge B．diet C．sleep D．exercise 23．A．mind B．need C．action D．favor 24．A．smiling B．moving C．studying D．eating 25．A．gardens B．movies C．novels D．bicycles 26．A．rode B．ran C．walked D．drove 27．A．lazy B．humorous C．responsible D．careless 28．A．prevents B．promotes C．controls D．records 29．A．volunteers B．coaches C．strangers D．athletes 30．A．burden B．barrier C．symbol D．disaster31．A．politically B．carefully C．unlikely D．gradually 32．A．joined in B．fought against C．brought about D．come across 33．A．pressures B．benefits C．varieties D．properties 34．A．popular B．friendly C．active D．lovely 35．A．social B．pointless C．sudden D．positive三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2023-2024学年辽宁省朝阳市建平县高级中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题

2023-2024学年辽宁省朝阳市建平县高级中学高二下学期期末考试英语试题Looking to fill your cultural calendar? These are the biggest and best exhibitions to see around the world this year.“Acts of Creation: On Art and Motherhood” at Arnolfini, BristolFrom March 9 to June 2The complications, pains and joys of motherhood are rarely described with as much care and detail as in this exhibition, which begins its UK tour at Bristol’s Arnolfini art centre in March. With over 100 artworks by more than 60 artists, three themes of motherhood — creation, maintenance and loss — will be explored through paintings, photographs, sculptures, sound and films.“Inside Other Spaces. Environments by Women Artists 1956 —1976” at Has d er Kunst, Munich Until July 10How does our environment shape us? An age-old question. This exhibition takes the concept of environment itself and questions its relationship with art. Impressive artworks by 11 pioneering women artists created between 1956-1976 will be reconstructed for the first time, through which you can explore how artists have challenged and redefined space.“Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth” at Munch, OsloFrom April 27 to August 25You’ll know Edvard Munch as the troubled man who painte d The Scream, but Trembling Earth, at his eponymous (同名的) museum in Oslo, unearths the artist’s often-underestimated interest in the natural world. Bringing together Munch’s works from the museum’s own collection with a diverse range from public and private collections, the exhibition presents a rare opportunity to see such a series of Munch’s descriptions of nature in one room.“The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century” at Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), TorontoIn DecemberHip hop has had a huge influence on culture over the last 50 years, and this exhibition at Toronto’s AGO is exploring the history and lasting re levance of hip hop. The mediums on display, from fashions and photographs to videos and sculptures, prove hip hop’s great i mpact on visual arts.1. Where does the exhibition themed on motherhood take place?A．At Munch, Oslo. B．At AGO, Toronto.C．At Haus der Kunst, Munich. D．At Arnolfini, Bristol.2. What does the exhibition that ends on July 10 focus on?A．The impact of hip hop on contemporary art.B．The relationship between environment and art.C．Edvard Munch’s interest in the natural world.D．The complications, pains and joys of friendship.3. When can visitors see the exhibition “Edvard Munch: Trembling Earth”?A．On March 2. B．On April 8.C．On August 1. D．On December 10.It was a typical weekend for Mitch White and his friends. They were out celebrating a bachelor party, sailing the peaceful waters of the Minnesota River. They never expected that this single party would transform from a relaxed canoe trip into a painful rescue mission. With the sun setting, an unexpected bark changed everything.Led by Mitch White, the soon-to-be-married man, they searched for the source of the sound along the banks of the river. Suddenly, a weak cry for help came from the mud. They were surprised to find that the head of a 13-year-old St. Bernard named Ed was barely visible in the thick mud. Mitch said, “The dog wasn’t moving on its own, so we should feed it and give it water.” The dog looked like it had used all its strength.The men took up their oars (桨) and began digging, their festive mood giving way to a focused rescue mission. It took them more than half an hour to free the trapped dog as it was already breathing very feebly after possibly being trapped for 24 hours. When they got the poor fellow out of the mud, he couldn’t walk, so they carried him back to the house. Back home with his owner, George Niskanen, Ed began his slow restoration—a happy ending to a dangerous adventure. George was thankful to the bachelor party heroes.Now, the people of Carver, Minnesota, have new heroes to cheer for. Indeed, this incredible act of bravery and compassion redefined the meaning of a bachelor party. It became a heroic tale of humanity, friendship, and the instinct (本能) to do what’s right.4. What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A．A baby’s cry came from the Minnesota River.B．Mitch White was about to end his single life soon.C．A dog named Ed ran into Mitch White and his frien ds’ party.D．Mitch White and his friends planned to watch the sunrise by the river.5. What does the underlined word “feebly” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Excitedly. B．Smoothly. C．Quietly. D．Weakly.6. What do the locals think of Mitch White and his friends?A．Ambitious. B．Creative. C．Courageous. D．Independent.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．An Unexpected Rescue at a Bachelor PartyB．The Story Between St. Bernard and Its OwnerC．A Heart-Stopping Competition on the Minnesota RiverD．The Weekend Activities for Mitch White and His FriendsIf you’re thinking about growing apples, now is the time to test different kinds and talk with local growers. This advice comes from gardening writer Lee Reich. His books include The Pruning (修剪) Book and Weedless Gardening. Reich grows an apple called Hudson’s Golden Gem, and he does so for one reason —the taste. He says the fruit’s wonderful taste makes it truly special.When you buy apples at the store, your choice is limited to the 12 or more kinds available for sale. Gardeners, however, have more choices. They can plant any of more than 5,000 different kinds of apples.Gardeners can also harvest their apples just as each kind reaches its moment of perfection. Reich says his Macoun apples taste much better than any Macoun apples found in stores. One reason is that his can be left to ripen until they nearly fall off the tree.Here are some other flavorful apples to plant. The Ashmead’s Kernel apple was first grown more than 200 years ago in a garden belonging to Dr. Ashmead in Gloucester, England. The apple has a reddish, golden brown color. Inside, it has tasty, sharp flesh. Cox’s Orange Pippin is another old apple from England. It was first grown by Richard Cox in 1825. This apple’s orange and red color m akes it unpopular in the American market. But it is loved for its strong taste. Ellison’s Orange is another British apple that came from Lincolnshire in 1911. It is a late summer or early autumn apple, golden yellow with stripes, with juicy flesh.Before you run out to buy trees to grow the kinds you love to eat, Reich does have a warning: Apples are not easy to grow in many parts of the country. The plants require yearly pruning and insect control. But if you’re willing to learn how to keep the unwanted i nsects away, a few kinds of trees chosen for their taste will give you years of good eating.8. What can we infer about Lee Reich?A．He is a teacher. B．He loves planting.C．He grows a very rare kind of flower. D．His books are about how to sell trees.9. Why are Reich’s Macoun apples tastier than those in the store?A．They are naturally ripe. B．They are planted in the garden.C．They have been picked out carefully. D．They are genetically modified products.10. How many types of apples are mentioned in the text?A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six.11. What do you need to do in planting apple trees according to the last paragraph?A．Water enough. B．Read many relative books.C．Pay attention to light and nutrition. D．Prune the trees and remove insects.A major meeting of computer hackers (黑客) planned for this summer is to include an event that will test the limits of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The event, in August, will be held as part of the yearly DEF CON hacker meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organizers say the meeting provides a chance for hackers to hear from leading industry officials about the latest developments in computer security. It also includes hacking competitions.This year, several major AI developers will take part in DEF CON. Among them will be OpenAI, which launched its latest AI model, ChatGPT-4, in March.Recently released AI tools are built by feeding huge amounts of information into machine learning computer systems. The data trains the AI systems to develop complex skills and produce human-like results.Experts have warned that such systems may bring major changes to many different jobs and industries. It affects everyone from managers to workers to housewives. They also fear the tools, known as “chatbots”, could greatly increase th e amount of misinformation in the news media and on social media.Chowdhury, an organizer of the hacking event, says the results of the event can provide helpful information to companies looking at ways to safely use the fast-developing AI systems. She notes that the hackers’ work will not end after the gathering. They will spend months afterward creating reports on their findings and identifying specific system vulnerabilities (漏洞).Jack Clark is the co-founder of AI developer Anthropic. He says he hopes the DEF CON event will lead to deeper commitments from AI developers to measure and test the safety of their systems. For this to happen, though, AI systems will need to be examined by third parties both before and after deployment (部署). “We need to get practice at figuring out how to do this. It hasn’t really been done before,” he says.12. What can hackers learn from this meeting?A．The rules of AI tool competitions.B．The application of model ChatGPT-4.C．The future of hackers in the computer field.D．The latest developments in computer security.13. What does the underlined word “They” in paragraph 4 refer to?A．Experts. B．Managers. C．Workers. D．Housewives.14. Which of the following statements does Chowdhury agree with?A．The current network system is approaching perfection.B．The activity of improving network security will not stop.C．The reports accelerate the development of AI.D．AI systems need to be inspected by the third parties.15. What do Jack Clark’s words imply?A．AI users must test the security of computer systems.B．AI developers may overlook the shortcomings of their own products.C．AI systems develop complex skills and produce results similar to those of humans.D．The DEF CON event will encourage companies to develop new products.Spending time in front of a computer may cause eye strain (疲劳). While eye strain typically isn’t harmful, it can cause dry and watery eyes, headache and so on. Fortunately, it’s fairly easy to protect your eyes when using a computer.Sit far enough away from the screen. 16 . To make sure your computer is positioned right, try the high-five test: If you can properly high-five your computer screen with a full arm extension, you’re sitting too close.17 . If you’re using any books or papers while working, you can strain your eyes if you don’t position them properly. If they’re too low, your eyes will have to refocus every time you glance at them, leading to eye strain. Reference materials should be located above the keyboard and below the computer’s mon itor.Blink (眨眼) often. We naturally blink about 20 times every minute, but when we focus on a screen, this can drop by as much as half. 18 . Since your eyes won’t blink as much naturally, you’ll have to be aware of this and force yourself to blink.Adjust your screen lighting. Your screen should be illuminated (照明) in relation to your environment. 19 . If the room is not bright, lower the settings.Take regular breaks. It is recommended that for every two hours of looking at the computer screen, you should take a 15-minute break. During this time, you should blink, close your eyes, and allow them to rest. 20 .Sam Balto is a physical education teacher at a local elementary school in Portland. Sam _________ that his students weren’t getting enough _________ or physical activity in the ir daily lives. With the health of his students in _________, he decided to come up with a special idea to get them_________.Because of his own passion for _________, Sam introduced the students to the creative idea of the “bike buses”. With the support of enthusiastic volunteers, he organized a daily event where children _________ to and from school in groups accompanied by _________ adults.The bike bus not only _________ exercise, but also develops a sense of community among participants. As Sam and the _________ rode their bikes with the students to and from school every day, more and more neighbors took notice. The sight of bicycles rolling down the streets became a __________ of community unity and healthy living.Thanks to Sam’s initiative and determination, “bike buses” are __________ becoming popular. An increasing number of families, teachers and neighbors have __________ the campaign, encouraging one another to enjoy the __________ of cycling together.Through Sam’s efforts, not only have the stu dents become more __________ and healthy, but the entire community has also experienced a __________ transformation. The once sedentary (久坐不动的) environment is now filled with laughter and bicycle bells among neighbors.21.A．decided B．expected C．noticed D．guessed22.A．knowledge B．diet C．sleep D．exercise23.A．mind B．need C．action D．favor24.A．smiling B．moving C．studying D．eating25.A．gardens B．movies C．novels D．bicycles26.A．rode B．ran C．walked D．drove27.A．lazy B．humorous C．responsible D．careless28.A．prevents B．promotes C．controls D．records29.A．volunteers B．coaches C．strangers D．athletes30.A．burden B．barrier C．symbol D．disaster31.A．politically B．carefully C．unlikely D．gradually32.A．joined in B．fought against C．brought about D．come across 33.A．pressures B．benefits C．varieties D．properties34.A．popular B．friendly C．active D．lovely35.A．social B．pointless C．sudden D．positive阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

上海市建平中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题

上海市建平中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题一、听力选择题1．A．For 20 minutes.B．For 25 minutes.C．For 45 minutes.D．For 65 minutes. 2．A．In a bank.B．In a supermarket.C．At a tourist agency.D．At a laundry.3．A．An office secretary.B．A head nurse.C．A real estate agent.D．A hotel receptionist.4．A．It’s sunny and warm.B．It’s rainy and cold.C．It’s sunny but cold.D．It’s rainy but warm.5．A．They are twins.B．They are classmates.C．They are friends.D．They are colleagues.6．A．Reasonable.B．Bright.C．Serious.D．Ridiculous.7．A．Send leaflets.B．Go sightseeing.C．Do some gardening.D．Visit a lawyer.8．A．The library is closed on weekends.B．He had no idea where the book was.C．He didn’t get the book he needed.D．He didn’t have time to go to the library. 9．A．The apartment was provided with some old furniture.B．The furnished apartment was not expensive.C．The furniture in the market was on sale every Sunday.D．The furniture he bought was rather cheap.10．A．Internet surfing.B．Stock exchangingC．Mountain climbing.D．Job hunting.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

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辽宁省朝阳市建平县2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解文章大意：本文是一篇应用文。

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If you’re feeling unsure about where to find the perfect gifts for your friends or family, fear not! We have gathered a list of four special gift shops, each offering a unique selection of presents.Games GadgetsTel: 402-875-5543Games Gadgets is the perfect one-stop shop for electrical goods. Here at Games Gadgets we provide a wide range of electronic goods at some of the very best prices around. From Cameras and GPS Sat Navs to Gaming Accessories and Computers, iPads and iPods, we have everything you could ever need.RebaTel: 406-637-2219Reba supplies fashion clothes, jewellery and gifts to people throughout the local area. Reba is an independent store, supplying well-known brands as well as up-and-coming designers. Reba is a store for those who love clothes, jewellery and gifts and it always aims to offer something different.Blue Department StoreTel: 419-156-9910A favourite shopping destination for many foreigners. Blue is devoted to top brands including expensive famous wines which are all 30 percent off, maybe 40 to 50 percent off. We have more than 70 kinds of world-famous wine in our store.Location: No.6001 Oak Street, O’Hare International Airport.The Sweet ShopTel: 421-896-3129The Sweet Shop is a brand-new gift store created just for chocolate lovers. Theshop sells a wonderful collection of chocolate-themed goodies from dark to white chocolate. It is extremely popular with all kinds of parties, chocolate lovers and people who are looking for a fun activity.1. Where will photographers most probably go?A．Games Gadgets.B．Reba.C．Blue Department Store.D．The Sweet Shop.2. What types of products does Reba supply?A．New sportswear and art supplies.B．Fashion clothes and electronics. C．White chocolate and famous wines.D．Fashion clothes, jewelry and gifts.3. What do we know about The Sweet Shop?A．It only sells dark and white chocolate.B．It caters to all types of sweet desires.C．It sells a variety of chocolate-themed gifts.D．It offers instructions to chocolate lovers.文章大意：本文为一篇记叙文。

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2016-2017学年建平中学高二第二学期期末考试英语试卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections:After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.On a flight from Dallas, Texas, to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2008, event planner Paige Chenault daydreamed about the detailed birthday parties she’d throw for her daughter. Then, (21)_______ (browse) through a magazine, she saw a photo of a poverty-stricken Haitian boy. “I thought, this kid has nothing,” Paige says.The image stayed with (22)_______, and she resolved to do something to help. “I decided I (23)_______ use my talents to throw birthday parties for homeless kids,” Paige says.Finally, in January 2012, Paige launched the Birthday Party Project, a nonprofit organization, and called on friends and family to help decorate Dallas’s 75-occupant Family Gateway Shelter with balloons and banners, celebrating the birthdays of 11 boys and girls, (24)_______ 60 more homeless kids in attendance. “That first party was (25)_______ than I could have ever imagined,” says Paige.Now Paige and her staff of three (26)_______(pay) employees work with regional volunteers, aka “birthday enthusiasts”, to plan monthly themed parties at 15 shelters across the country, some of (27)_______ house abused or abandoned kids. Each child celebrating a birthday that month gets a $30 gift, a decorative place mat, and an individual cake or cupcake.One of Paige’s favorite parts of each party is (28)_______ the kids make a wish and blow out the candles. “Rarely (29)_______ they get a chance to dream big,” says Paige.Her daughter, Lizzie, now seven, often helps out at the parties. Paige says, “The one thing I’ve always wanted for my kid (30)_______(be) generous.”Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.There are many ways of obtaining an understanding of people’s behavior. One of these is to study the objects discarded by a community, objects used in daily lives. The study of the garbage of a society is the basis for the science of ___31___ in which the lives and behavior of past societies are minutely examined. Some recent studies have indicated the degree to which rubbish is socially ___32___.For several years the University of Arizona, USA, has been running a Garbage Project, in which garbage is collected, ___33___ out and noted. It began in 1973 with an arrangement whereby the City of Tucson collected for analysis garbage from ___34___ selected households in designated census (人口普查) collection districts. Since then the researchers have studied other cities both in the USA and Mexico, improving their techniques and procedures in ___35___ to the challenges of understanding the often unexpected results they have obtained. Garbage is classified according to a(n)___36___ detailed schedule, a range of data for each item is recorded on a standardized ___37___ form, and the researchers analyze their findings with information from census and other social surveys.The Project leaders then decided to look not only at what was thrown away, but what happened to it after that. In many counties waste is ___38___ of in landfills, where the rubbish is compacted and buried in the ground. So in 1987, the Project expanded its activities to ___39___ the excavation (挖掘) of landaus across the United States and Canada. Surprisingly, no one had ever attempted such excavations before.The Garbage Project's work shows how many misconceptions exist about garbage. The researchers are therefore ___40___ of attempts to promote one type of waste management, such as source reduction or recycling, over others, such as incineration or landfilling. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and what may be appropriate for one locality may not be appropriate for another.III. Reading comprehension.Section ADirections: For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.Business has traditionally been and to a certain extent still is a ‘a boy’s game’. Less than six per cent ofexecutive management positions in American and European companies are held by women, and of the Fortune 500 only four have female CEO! __41__ in British one in three new business are started up by women, and since 1980 the number of self-employed women has increased twice as fast as the number of such men.Is it just a case of women whose career progress has been __42__ by their male colleague—the so-called ;glass ceiling syndrome’—being forced to set their own business? Or do women share specific management qualities which somehow __43__ them better in self-employment? As many as forty per cent of start-ups __44__ within their first two years, but the failure rate of those run by women is substantially lower than that. It’s hardly surprising, therefore, that though male bosses tend to be unwilling to promote women, male bank managers seem only too __45__ to finance their business.Anita Roddick, founder of the Body Shop empire, is the perfect __46__ of the female entrepreneur, with her company growing from zero to 470 million in its first fifteen years. Perhaps the secret of her success was a caution, rather than push ahead with the purchasing of new shops. Roddick got herself into franchising (加盟) —the cheapest way to __47__ a business while keeping overheads(费用) down. Caution, forward planning and tight budgeting seem to be more female __48__ than male. They are also the preprint for success when launching a new company. The recent Internet boom allowed women like Martha Lane Fox to set up their massively successful web travel agency lastminute. com. In __49__ nobody cares what sex you are.When women join a(n) __50__ company, it’s a different story. Less cruelly individualistic in their approach to business, women are more __51__ the feelings of the group or team in which they work. They are generally more cooperative than competitive, less assertive (独断的) , less prepared to lead from the front. Though they usually manage their time better than men and may even work harder, they are much less likely than their male counterparts to take risks. And, __52__, it is risk-taking that makes corporate high fliers. As one male director put it: “I’m not paid to make the right decision. I’m just paid to make decisions.”It’s an overgeneralization, of course, but it remains true that men will more readily take the __53__ than women. The female style of management leans towards consensus(一致) and conciliation (安抚) . Women seem to be better communicators than men—both more articulate and better listeners. And perhaps it is women’s capacity to listen that makes them particularly effective in __54__ areas of business. In any mixed group of business people the ones doing most of the talking will almost certainly be the men. But perhaps only the women will really be listening.It was predominantly men who led the hierarchical (权力阶层的) corporations pf the nineties. But it may be women who will __55__ the most in the more democratic, people-centered years to come.41.A. Therefore B. However C. Furthermore D. Otherwise42.A. increased B. stimulated C. blocked D. influenced43.A. enjoy B. serve C. perform D. weigh44.A. collapse B. soar C. suffer D. endure45.A. reluctant B. careful C. reserved D. happy46.A. example B. individual C. occasion D. situation47.A. launch B. expand C. release D. confirm48.A. prospects B. records C. characteristics D. flavours49.A. business B. cyberspace C. competition D. travel50.A. financial B. existing C. initial D. prosperous51.A. interested in B. adapted to C. familiar with D. sensitive to52.A. in addition B. for instance C. above all D. by contrast53.A. consequence B. initiative C. responsibility D. advice54.A. profit-favoured B. business-centred C. strstegy-employed D. people-oriented55.A. shoot B. command C. achieve D. sacrificeSection BDirections: Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statement. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)One August afternoon, Richard Allen dropped off his last passenger, Mrs. Carey. Lifting two grocery bags, he followed her across the yard and stood on the step of her house. Glancing up, he saw a large wasp (黄蜂) nest under the roof. Allen had heard that wasps can become more likely to sting in summer. He mentioned this to Mrs. Carey, who had opened the door.“Oh, they don’t bother me,”she said lightly. “I go in and out all the time.”Anxiously, Allen looked at the nest again—to see the wasps flying straight at him. “Hurry!”he shoutedto Mrs. Carey. “Get in!”She stepped quickly inside. Allen ran for his mini-bus. Too late; they were upon him. Just as he jumped aboard, half a dozen red spots showed on his arm, and he felt more on his back and shoulders.As he was driving down the road, Allen felt as if something was burning at the back of his neck, and the “fire” was spreading forward toward his face. An immediate anxiety took hold of him. Allen knew that stings could cause some persons to die. But he had been stung the previous summer and the after-effects soon passed. However, what he didn’t know was that the first sting had turned his body into a time bomb waiting for the next to set off an explosion.Miles from the nearest medical assistance, Allen began to feel his tongue thick and heavy and his heartbeat louder. Most frightening, he felt his breathing more and more difficult. He reached for the radio mike (话筒), trying to call the mini-bus center, but his words were hardly understandable. Signals were also poor that far out. He knew a rescue team was on 24-hour duty at the Amherst Fire Department’s north station. So his best chance was to make a run for it.Rushing down the mountain, Allen tried not to panic, focusing his mind on each sharp turn. He was almost through the last of them when he felt sure he was going into shock (休克). Just then he reached for the radio mike again.“Call fire station,”he shouted, concentrating to form the words. “Emergency. Bee sting. Emergency. There in ten minutes.”“Five-ten.”the center replied.Hold on, Allen thought. Keep your eyes open. Breathe. Keep awake.At last he reached the station. Two firemen ran out. Allen felt their hands grasp him before he hit the ground. You made it, he thought.56. It is mentioned in the passage that wasps are more likely to attack when_____.A. there are huge noisesB. strangers are approachingC. the air is filled with food smellD. the hottest season comes around57. Allen didn't know that if stung by wasps again, he would______.A. have no after-effectsB. suffer from sharper painC. surely lose his lifeD. become more sensitive58. Allen failed at his first attempt to send his message to the mini-bus center because _______.A. he was unable to speak clearlyB. his radio equipment was poorC. he was in a state of shockD. no one was on duty59.Which would be the best title for the passage？A. Allen, a Helpless DriverB. Wasps, Bloody KillersC. A Race against DeathD. War against Wasps(B)Join our Mindfulness-LeadershipTeacher Training CourseWITHCHRISTOPHER TITMUSSLILA KINHI, PEMA PLAGGE and SHELLY SHARONWe are happy to offer the first residential Mindfulness Teacher Training Course (MTTC) in 2017 in Germany and 2017/2018 in Israel.The training will consist of two 14-day residential meetings with spaces for a minimum of30 people and a maximum of 60.Participants can attend in either Germany or Israel or one in each country.Go to the link Residential MTTC at top of page. Click on link for all the details.●Leaflet with introductory information about the MTTC including residential cost●General Information on MTTC with numerous details●Registration formThe training is open to all from late teens to senior citizens, who wish to make a contribution to inner clarity, right action and support for others.The training will also take place at Ein-dor, a quiet kibbutz in northern Israel, from 5th September2017 to 19th September2014 and from 1st April---14th April, 2018.MTTC focuses on the basic skills to reduce inner stress, develop authority and initiateprojects.Some participants wish to offer something meaningful to the world while others wish to develop their current skills and projects further.As an Agent of Change, you have much to contribute. We offer a training to learn to live a mindful, integrated and well established way of life. Your voice and activities also have the potential to make a real difference to the lives of others.We should appreciate it if you would make a rather big decision to make the time to attend60.If an applicant wants to get a registration from of the MTTC, he can ____.A.get one in Pauenhof and Ein-dorB. click on link Residential MTTC for oneC. go to the Training Centre in PauenhofD. get one at the top of the Residential MTTC61.The Mindfulness Teacher Training Course mainly aims at____.A. teaching people how to relieve their stressB. providing learners with skills to be attentiveC. finding more support for their projectD. developing people’s different potentials62.After the training, participants are expected to ____.A. work as agents for the training course in Germany and IsraelB. open their own training courses as a way of lifeC. share their skills learned with others or train more peopleD. contribute to the spread of the skills by making speeches or writing books63.MTTC Training Course will ____.A. offer free training including food and places to liveB. appeal for donations for the support of the proramC. judge each participant’s level of the trainingD. pass on the word of the MTTC program among participants(C)"The ancient Hawaiians were astronomers," wrote Queen Liliuokalani, Hawaii's last ruling monarch (君主), in 1897. Star watchers were among the most esteemed members of Hawaiian society. Sadly, all is not well with astronomy in Hawaii today. Protests have erupted over construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope(TMT), a giant observatory that promises to revolutionize humanity's view of the cosmos (宇宙).At issue is the TMT's planned location on Mauna Kea, a dormant（休眠的）volcano worshiped by some Hawaiians as the piko , that connects the Hawaiian Islands to the heavens. But Mauna Kea is also home to some of the world's most powerful telescopes. Rested in the Pacific Ocean, Mauna Kea's peak rises above the bulk（巨大的形状）of our planet's dense atmosphere, where conditions allow telescopes to obtain images of unsurpassed clarity.Opposition to telescopes on Mauna Kea is nothing new. A small but vocal group of Hawaiians and environments have long viewed their presence as disrespect for sacred（神圣的）land and a painful reminder of the occupation of what was once a sovereign nation.Some blame for the current controversy belongs to astronomers. In their eagerness to build bigger telescopes, they forgot that science is the only way of understanding the world. They did not always prioritize the protection of Mauna Kea's fragile ecosystems or its holiness to the island's inhabitants. Hawaiian culture is not a relic of the past; it is a living culture undergoing a renaissance（复兴）today.Yet science has a cultural history, too, with roots going back to the dawn of civilization. The same curiosity to find what lies beyond the horizon that first brought early Polynesians（波利尼西亚人）to Hawaii's shores inspires astronomers today to explore the heavens. Calls to disassemble all telescopes on Mauna Kea or to ban future development there ignore the reality that astronomy and Hawaiian culture both seek to answer big questions about who we are, where we come from and where we are going. Perhaps that is why we explore the starry skies, as if answering a primal（最初的）calling to know ourselves and our true ancestral homes.The astronomy community is making compromises（妥协）to change its use of Mauna Kea. The TMT site was chosen to minimize the telescope's visibility around the island and to avoid archaeological and environmental impact. To limit the number of telescopes on Mauna Kea, old ones will be removed at the endof their lifetimes and their sites returned to a natural state. There is no reason why everyone cannot be welcomed on Mauna Kea to embrace their cultural heritage and to study the stars.64. Mauna Kea is deemed as an ideal astronomical site due to its____.A. existing infrastructure (基础设施)B. protective surroundingsC. religious implicationsD. geographical features65.The construction of the TMT is opposed by some locals partly because____.A. it may risk ruining their intellectual lifeB. it reminds them of a humiliating historyC. their culture will lose a chance of revivalD. they fear losing control of Mauna Kea66. It can be inferred from Paragraph 5 that progress in today's astronomy____.A. is fulfilling the dreams of ancient HawaiiansB. helps spread Hawaiian culture across the worldC. may uncover the origin of Hawaiian cultureD. will eventually soften Hawaiians' hostility67. The author's attitude toward choosing Mauna Kea as the TMT site is one of____.A.severe criticismB. passive acceptanceC. slight hesitancyD. full approvalSection CDirections: Fill in each blank in the article with a proper sentence given below. Each sentence can be used only once. Note there are tow more sentences than you need.If women are mercilessly exploited (利用) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advantage of by the designers and the big stores. ___68__ When you come to think of it, only a woman is capable of standing in front of a wardrobe packed full of clothes and announcing sadly that she has nothing to wear.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional creation of waste. Many women spend vast sums of money each year to replace clothes that have hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time altering the dresses they have. ___69__ No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes any thing really important to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with vital things like warmth, comfort and durability. ___70__There can hardly be a man who hasn't at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or delicately picking her way through deep snow in high- heeled shoes.When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion，the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fashions of women's clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy and instability? ___71__ Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability(稳定)and reliability (可靠)? That is for you to decide.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Liverpool, my hometown, is a unique city. It is so unique that in 2004 it became a World Heritage(遗产) Site.I recently returned to my home city and my first stop was at a museum on the River Mersey. Blanketed in mist, Victorian architecture rose from the banks of the river, responded to the sounds of sea-birds, and appeared unbelievably charming. When I headed toward the centre, I found myself surrounded by buildings that mirror the best palaces of Europe. It is not hard to imagine why, on first seeing the city, most visitors would be overpowered by the beauty of the noble buildings, which are solid signs of Liverpool’s history.As if to stress its cultural role, Liverpool has more museums and galleries than most cities in Britain. At Walker Art Gallery, I was told that it has the best collections of Victorian paintings in the world, and is thehome of modern art in the north of England. However, culture is more than galleries. Liverpool offers many music events. As Britain’s No.1 music city, it has the biggest city music festival in Europe, and its musicians are famous all over the world. Liverpool is also well-known for its football and other sports events. Every year, the Mersey River Festival attracts thousands of visitors, making the city a place of wonder.As you would expect from such a city, there are restaurants serving food from around the world. When my trip was about to complete, I chose to rest my legs in Liverpool’s famous Philharmonic pub. It is a monument to perfection, and a heritage attraction itself.Being a World Heritage Site, my home city is certainly a place of “outstanding universal value”. It is a treasure house with plenty of secrets for the world to explore.V. TranslatingDirections: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words in the brackets.1.学生被要求每隔两米种一棵树。

上海市建平中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

My daughter
(A story told by a father, a famous actor)
My wife and I only had the one child. We had Amy.
I see her as my best friend. I think she’d always come to me first if she had a problem. We have the same sense of humor, and share interests.9．I don’t mind animals, she’s completely fascinated with them, and she has always had dogs, cats, horses, and goldfish in her life.
A．was brokenB．that was broken outC．broke outD．that broke out
7．Governments of some countries see it as their responsibility ________ the amount and kind of risk their citizens are exposed to.
A．in combinationB．in comparisonC．in contactD．in connection
二、根据首字母或汉语或语境提示补全短文
Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper formof the given word. For the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.