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福建省厦门第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Students, teachers, and local community members are strongly encouraged to register online to receive real-time information of emergency events from Columbia University.Text message warnings will only be used in rare cases where ongoing events cause an immediate threat or have a significant influence. Possible situations include severe weather conditions, emergency campus closures, crimes in progress that may endanger the community, and major transportation interruptions.Read instructions on how to sign up for emergency notifications（通知）.Columbia studentsColumbia students can easily register for text message notifications. Simply enter Student Services Online, click on "Text Message Enrollment" and add your cellphone number. Students can register parents or family members by following the instructions for the public below.Columbia teachersColumbia teachers can register for text message notifications by following the step by step instructions below:● Register with your UNI and password at .● Select "Faculty & Staff" at the top of the page.● Select "Contact Details".● Click the "+" under "Phone".● Select "Campus Alert 1".● Ent er your mobile number.To receive emergency information on additional mobile phones, you may follow the above instructions for "Campus Alert 2" and "Campus Alert 3" for a total of three.Community/General PublicCommunity/General Public interested in receiving emergency information from Columbia can sign up by clicking on the "Register" button on the registration page and entering their email and mobile number. Users will receive confirmation code（密码）on theirphone and will need to confirm their account via email.Users can choose not to use the Emergency Text Alert System at any time by texting STOP to 226787, calling 226789 or sending an email to lr27682@. 1．Which is a possible situation where a text message will be sent?A．The temperature will drop slightly tomorrow.B．The campus will be closed during Christmas.C．The main railway system of the city is interrupted.D．A bank robber is being sentenced in the court of the city.2．Which step comes before the others when teachers register?A．Selecting Campus Alert. B．Entering mobile numbers. C．Clicking "+" under "Phone". D．Selecting "Faculty& Staff". 3．How can users stop receiving text messages?A．By sending an email.B．By texting STOP to 226789.C．By managing information online.D．By making a phone call to 226787.Dozens of sea turtles swim past as I dive. Suddenly a diver cuts me off. Then another. “Hey!” I think. “Watch where you’re going!” Then I realize: These aren’t divers. They are sea lions! The creatures blow bubbles a t me and the group of 11 kids I’m on vocations with, hitting us slightly on our backs. Not to bother them much, we tear ourselves away from the wonderland.We take this trip to the Galapagos Islands, a group of tropical islands crossing the equator. Our h otel is a boat called the Eclipse that has a pool. Humans aren’t allowed to live on most of the islands. The only way people can experience the magic of this place and meet animals on all the islands is by “panga”. “Our small motorboat is more important th an the Eclipse. It’s very safe,” says a local guide, Fielsch. Lack of human threat makes the animals friendly. “They don’t know enough to be scared of humans.” Our group experience that firsthand. When we return after our diving adventure, we find sea lions lying next toour-backpacks! Walking along the sand, we see more wildlife: seals, red crabs, orcas.The following morning, we reach Fernandina Island, known for its volcano. Flightless birds called cormorants build nests on the rocks. Nearby are Galapagos penguins. Averagingabout 19 inches in height, they’re the second smallest species of penguin in the world. “The Galapagos are so curious,” says 12-year-old Harry. “You’ve got penguins living far from the frozen South Pole, and birds that don’t fly!”As we ride back, six penguins stand like soldiers, seeming to say goodbye. It’s our last day; none of us wants to leave this place. We know this trip has been a milestone for us. A marked shift in our attitudes towards the natural world is underway. “The Gal apagos Islands seem to break the world’s rules,” says Harry. “More than ever, I’m interested in saving the environment. These animals truly need our care,” his sister Hannnah adds.4．How does the author find the diving experience?A．Appealing.B．Disturbing.C．Dangerous.D．Valuable.5．What’s the function of “panga”?A．To protect people from danger.B．To provide a shelter for local people.C．To guide people in seeing the animals.D．To transport people to each of the islands.6．What’s special about Galapagos penguins?A．They are not able to fly.B．They remain hidden from view.C．They live in a tropical climate.D．They’re the smallest of their kind.7．Why is the trip considered a milestone for the author’s group?A．It expands their knowledge of the world.B．It changes the way they think about nature.C．It inspires them to protect the environment.D．It enables them to interact with various wildlife.Everyone knows what makes a good story. Our hero starts their journey as a flawed being. In scene after scene, they face challenges that push them down new paths. By the end of the talc, they overcome setbacks and become a better person in the process.We love these plots in the novels we read but the principles of a good story offer much more than entertainment. Recent research shows that the narratives we tell ourselves about our lives can powerfully help us recover from stress. People who generate tales of struggling and turning over a new leaf from their own lives appear to have much better mental health. Professor Dan McAdams put forward this idea and discovered that whether someone can describe having had some control over events in their past is an important predictor of mental health. Another key theme involved is finding some kind of positive meaning after stressful events.McAdams invited 14 and 15-year-olds to join in an experiment to write about their experiences of failure and success. Half of them were then given extra instructions to describe the ways they had made their success a reality and how the failure had changed them for the better. Eight weeks later, members of this group reported greater persistence and better grades in their schoolwork.Exciting as these results are, some experts sound a few notes of caution. They worry that, hearing about the power of self-narratives, many people may feel they have to find a positive turning point in life. If they can’t, they could end up feeling guilty about having somehow “failed”.Clearly, self-narratives aren’t the panacea. Nevertheless, if you hope forself-improvement, you can use the findings to good effect. By recognizing ourselves as the hero at the center of our own struggles, we can all become the author of our own destiny and change ourselves for the better.8．What does the research focus on?A．The causes of stress.B．The principles of narrative.C．The connection between struggle and well-being.D．The link between mental health and self-narratives.9．Why is the experiment mentioned in paragraph 3?A．To give proof. B．To make predictions.C．To draw a conclusion. D．To make comparisons.10．What does the underlined word “panacea” in the last paragraph refer to?A．Attempt to get rid of worries. B．Means of recognizing yourself. C．Solution to adolescent problems. D．Guarantee to become better people.11．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Embrace Life Struggles B．Be Your Own HeroC．Ways to Make a Good Story D．The Power of Self-improvementOn a September afternoon in 1940, four teenage boys made their way through the woods on a hill overlooking Montignac in southwestern France. They had come to explore a dark, deep hole said to be an underground passage to the nearby manor（庄园）of Lascaux. Squeezing through the entrance one by one, they soon saw wonderfully lifelike paintings of running horses, swimming deer, wounded wild oxen, and other beings—works of art that may be up to 20,000 years old.The collection of paintings in Lascaux is among some 150 prehistoric sites dating from the Paleolithic period（旧石器时代）that have been documented in France's Vezere Valley. This corner of southwestern Europe seems to have been a hot spot for figurative art. The biggest discovery since Lascaux occurred in December 1994, when three cave explorers laid eyes on artworks that had not been seen since a rockslide 22,000 years ago closed off a large deep cave in southern France. Here, by unsteadily shining firelight, prehistoric artists drew outlines of cave lions, herds of rhinos（犀牛）and magnificent wild oxen, horses, cave bears. In all, the artists drew 442 animals over perhaps thousands of years, using nearly 400,000 square feet of cave surface as their canvas（画布）. The site, now known asChauvet-Pont-1'Arc Cave, is sometimes considered the Sistine Chapel of prehistory.For decades scholars had theorized that art had advanced in slow stages from ancient scratchings to lively, naturalistic interpretation. Surely the delicate shading and elegant lines of Chauvet's masterworks placed them at the top of that progression. Then carbon dates came in, and prehistorians felt shocked. At some 36,000 years old—nearly twice as old as those in Lascaux—Chauvet's images represented not the peak of prehistoric art but its earliest known beginnings.The search for the world's oldest cave paintings continues. On the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, for example, scientists found a large room of paintings of part-human, part-animal beings that are estimated to be 44,000 years old, older than any figurative art seen in Europe.Scholars don't know if art was invented many times over or if it was a skill developed early in our evolution. What we do know is that artistic expression runs deep in our ancestry. 12．According to the passage, where did the boys find the paintings?A．In the woods on a hill B．In a deep cave in France.C．In a manor of Lascaux. D．On an Indonesian island 13．According to the passage, figurative art in paragraph 2 is a form of artthat_____________.A．conveys concepts by using accurate numbers and formsB．makes stories in contrast to scientific subjectsC．represents persons or things in a realistic wayD．expresses ideas or feelings by using shapes and patterns14．It can be inferred from the passage that_____________.A．the Chauvet's paintings had been sealed by a rockslide until 1994B．the style of Chauvet's paintings is similar to that of the Sistine ChapelC．Chauvet's images are the earliest figurative paintings that have been foundD．the main objects of Chauvet's images are part-human, part-animal beings15．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A．Value of Paleolithic Artwork B．Preservation of Figurative Art C．Artistic Expressions of Nature D．Searches for Cave Paintings二、七选五How much time do you spend doing research before you make a decision? There are people who go over every detail exhaustively before making a choice. ____16____ Psychologists call this way of thinking a cognitive bias (偏见), a tendency toward a specific mental mistake.To study “jumping”, we examined decision-making patterns among more than 600 people from the general population. We found that jumpers made more errors thannon-jumpers on problems that require thoughtful analysis. ____17____ In a quiz about US civics, they overestimated the chance that their answers were right significantly more than other participants did—even when their answers were wrong.So what is behind “jumping”?Psychological researchers commonly distinguish between two pathways of thought: automatic system, which reflects ideas that come to the mind easily, spontaneously and without effort, and controlled system including conscious and effortful reasoning. Jumpers and nonjumpers are equally influenced by automatic thoughts.____18____It is the controlled system that helps people counter balance mental biases introduced by the automatic system. As a result, jumpers were more likely to accept the conclusions made at first blush without further questioning. A lack of controlled thinking is also more broadly connected to their problematic beliefs and faulty reasoning.____19____ A method called metacognitive training can be used to target their biases, which can help people think more deliberatively. In this training, participants are confronted with their own biases. They can learn about the missteps and other ways of thinking through the problem at hand. It helps to chip away at participants’ overconfidence.In everyday life, the question of whether we should think things through or instead go with our gut is a frequent and important one. ____20____ Sometimes the most important decision we make can be to take some more time before making a choice.A．Happily, there may be some hope for jumpers.B．Also, jumpers had problems with overconfidence.C．But a fair number of individuals are quick to jump to conclusions.D．It is certainly possible for them to overthink things to take a decision.E．We plan to continue the work to trace other problems introduced by jumping.F．The jumpers, however, did not engage in controlled reasoning to the same degree asnon-jumpers.G．Recent studies show that even gathering just a little bit more evidence may help us avoid a major mistake.三、完形填空the street will look litt ered again. But she isn’t ____28____ — it just adds fuel to her plogging fire.The word “plogging” comes from plogga, a ____29____ of two Swedish words that mean to pick up and to jog. The activity was ____30____ by Erik Ahlstrom. When he moved to Stockholm, he felt____31____at the amount of litter in the streets and began gathering friends to clean up the neighborhood while out for runs. Now Mr. Ahlstrom is traveling the world, making the ____32____of plogging known to the public. In the U. S. , social media and running groups are ____33____ people to get out and plog: the “plogging” tag (标签) alone has more than 40, 000 posts.Murzycki has been doing this for a few years even before the trend hit the U. S. “It really is super ____34____ if you go out ever y single day and just pick up litter,” she says. But she’s figured out how to make it fun by jogging with friends and adding the ____35____, and she adds one push-up (俯卧撑), finding a tiny glass bottle.21．A．lighten B．snow C．clear D．darken 22．A．Thus B．Otherwise C．Nevertheless D．Instead 23．A．pay for B．seek for C．account for D．fight for 24．A．samples B．types C．possessions D．necessities 25．A．recycling B．updating C．sorting D．donating 26．A．appropriately B．purposefully C．personally D．flexibly 27．A．pack B．drop C．empty D．search 28．A．discovered B．accepted C．prevented D．persuaded 29．A．collection B．comparison C．connection D．combination 30．A．controlled B．challenged C．launched D．joined 31．A．confused B．astonished C．amused D．hopeless 32．A．benefits B．features C．rules D．consequences 33．A．requiring B．inspiring C．reminding D．warning 34．A．shameful B．relaxing C．depressing D．false 35．A．exercise B．value C．weight D．training四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

广东省茂名市电白区2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(含解析)

广东省茂名市电白区2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解One of the best ways to pay for college is to find work that helps foot part of the school fee. Here are 4 types of part-time jobs that provide students with extra income.Jobs with employer scholarshipsSome companies offer help paying for college through scholarship programs. Taco Bell, for instance, offers its part- time employees the chance to win up to a $ 25 ,000 award through its Live Mas Scholarship. The award can be used toward vocational schools or a two- or four-year college. Employees must have worked for the company at least three continuous months.Work-studyFor years the work-study program has allowed students to earn money through part-time work. Students aged between 16 and 24 who file Free Application for Student Aid maybe qualified for the program.While these jobs aren't always on campus, students in work study earn at least $7.25 per hour一the state minimum wage.Paid internshipsA paid internship (实习) can not only help students pay for college but can also open doors for full-time work aftergraduation .According to a 2019 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nearly two-thirds of paid interns received a job offer，while just about 44% of unpaid interns were offered a job.On-demand economy jobsKnown for its flexibility，the jobs can help students earn cash between classes.These on-demand jobs include completing small jobs，making deliveries or even driving for ride-booking services.Students can typically earn more through on-demand work，ranging from $10 to $20 an hour.1．What are the applicants for the work-study program required to doA. Submit an application form.B. Work part time for years.C. Accept the minimum wage.D. Live and work one campus. 2．What is the advantage of On-demand economy jobsA. Providing scholarships.B. Having fixed workplace.C. Including an extra award.D. Offering more job options. 3．Which program is of great help for students to find a full-time job A. Jobs with employer scholarships. B. On- demand economy jobs. C. Paid internships. D. Work- study.The giant Amazon rainforest in South America has been a mystery for centuries. It holds all kinds of natural wonders. Among them inColombia, a riv er stands out as “the most beautiful river” in the world. Locally called Carni o Cristales, this special river lies in a national park. It is made up of several waterfalls, rapids, and plenty of pools. For most of the year, Canio Cristales looks like a common river: clean, green, and rocky. However, during the short period between September and November, the river explodes（迸发）with life and colour. It appears as any mix of colours including blue, green, yellow, orange, and a purplish red. So it is also know n as the “River of Five Colours”.Although at first it may appear as if some chemicals were added to the water, this rainbow river is completely natural. Cafio Cristales’colours are the result of a rare（稀有）water plant which needs sunlight to grow. The plants change colour depending on how much sunlight they receive, and the amount is decided by the height and speed of the water. Therefore, it is possible for the plants to be totally colourless if the sunlight is too hard to get. They are a delicate plant. This makes them easily damaged in the water.Actually, the river faces some problems, including drier seasons, wildlife trouble, waste management, and budget（预算）cuts. In 2007, the park was forced to close because it was over-crowded with tourists. Now the park admits only 200 people a day and requires them to mind their behaviour.Today, Cano Cristales still shines among Colombia's most popular natural attractions, drawing thousands of tourists every year. 4．When is the best time to visit Cafio CristalesA. In October.B. In March.C. In June.D. In January.5．Why is Cano Cristales colourfulA. The water is badly polluted.B. People add chemicals to it.C. A special plant lives in it.D. The weather is changeable there. 6．What once caused the park to be closedA. The wildlife problem.B. The poor service.C. Too much rubbish.D. Too many visitors.Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term goal to get rid of plastic from its packaging entirely. The prototype (样本) is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner（衬垫）. But the goal is to create a 100% recyclable, plastic-free bottle capable of preventing gas escaping from carbonated drinks —such as cola and beer. The barrier must also ensure no fibers get into the liquid.That may have a risk of changing the taste of the drink —or potentially can’t meet the requirements of health and safety checks. But industry giants are backing the plan. Coca-Cola, for example, has set a goal of producing zero waste by 2030. Coca-Cola was ranked the world’s number one plastic polluter by charity group Break FreeFrom Plastic last year, closely followed by other drink-producers Pepsi and Nestle.The Paper Bottle Company, or Paboco, is the Danish firm behind the development of the paper-based container. Part of the challenge has been to create a structure capable of standing the forces exerted（施加）by carbonated drinks which are bottled under pressure. On top of that, the paper needs to be mouldable to create distinct bottle shapes and sizes for different brands and take ink for printing their labels. After more than seven years of lab work, the firm is now ready to host a trial in Hungary this summer of Coca-Cola’s fruit drink Adez. Initially, this will involve 2,000 bottles distributed via a local retail chain.But it is also working with others. Absolut, a vodka-maker, is due to test 2,000 paper bottles of its own in the UK and Sweden of its pre-mixed, carbonated raspberry drink. And beer company Carlsberg is also building prototypes of a paper beer bottle.Michael Michelsen, the firm’s commercial manager, says the bottles are formed out of a single piece of paper-fiber-based material to give them strength.7．What is the long-term goal of Coca-Cola companyA. To rid plastics from its packaging.B. To produce drinks of alternative tastes.C. To expand business in European countries.D. To use paper bottles with a thin plastic liner.8．What can we learn from the textA. Coca-Cola has very strong competitors.B. Some industry giants are in favor of plastic free packaging.C. Carbonated drinks are facing stricter health and safety checks.D. The paper bottle company is under pressure from environmentalists.9．What does the underlined word “mouldable” in Paragraph 3 me anA. Being hard to be printed on.B. Being able to be strengthened.C. Being able to be made into different shapes.D. Being able to be mixed with other materials.10．What is the best title for the textA. Coca-Cola takes the lead to go green.B. Paper bottles are in place for the market.C. Drink industry is turning to paper bottles.D. Paper bottle companies spring up worldwide.二、七选五11．Your Path to Emotional Maturity(成熟)Emotions play a critical part in our lives and are contagious(传染) unless you know how to actually control them. In order to grow and thrive(茁壮成长), you must learn to be emotionally intelligent.①_____.Focus Your Efforts On Self-evolutionJust like you, it is completely normal for everyone else to have their own beliefs and opinions. Keeping that in mind, it's better to understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. Even if you try changing others, you could be hurting yourself in the process.②_____.Try Using “I” Statements③_____. Use “I” statements like “I feel miserable and heartbroken” instead of “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken.” This approach conveys your e-motions effectively without aggression, showcasing emotional maturity.④_____People sometimes interact with us as if we are mind readers, especially in relationships. Your partner may expect you to understand their desires, which can be challenging. Just as you aren't a mind reader, others aren't either. You need to communicate your needs to other people, and they need to do the same with you. Share your needs with your loved ones and observe the positive changes. Avoid Negative PeopleYou are known by the company you keep, and this is always true.⑤_____. If surrounded by negative people that only bring others down, then you will always feel miserable. In order to be emotionallyintelligent, you must have a good and supporting company by your side. Steer clear of people who emotionally manipulate others. Whenever you feel something like that, cut ties with them immediately.A. Communicate Your NeedsB. Always Prioritize(优先考虑) Self-careC. If surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happyD. When upset, express your feelings openly but in a non-aggressive mannerE. The strategy in this stressful situation is to focus on others instead of yoursF. Taking full responsibility for your actions is how you become emotionally matureG. To enhance emotional maturity and happiness, self-change is the best course of action三、完形填空（15空）My writing career began at the age of ten. That year, my mother gave me my first journal to help me deal with the 1 of my grandmother's death. In many ways, my grandmother was the 2 behind my own writing career.When she was alive, my grandmother had 3 much emotional pain, butshe also knew that writing was her key to 4 . While growing up in Galicia, Poland, during World War I, she 5 both her parents, and then had to care for herself and her eight-year-old sister. She found solace(慰藉) in journal writing.Many years after her death, I 6 her journal and read every word. The void(空虚感) she had left in my life became stronger as the years progressed and I had my own health issues to 7 , such as being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47. My 8 caused me to write down my grandmother's life story, based on the 9 of her journal. Although at times the writing was 10 , it did bring me close to her once again and help me more 11 understand her many hardships. Keeping journals has helped me 12 emotionally. Whether you're 13 by change, loss or pain, finding the time to write is 14 to the healing process. So why not 15 your pen and write down whatever comes to your mind12．A. secret B. reason C. suffering D. place13．A. idea B. inspiration C. tip D. instruction14．A. described B. studied C. forgotten D. experienced15．A. existence B. education C. survival D. dream16．A. lost B. missed C. left D. loved17．A. picked up B. came across C. took away D. gave back 18．A. display B. make C. explain D. handle19．A. job B. failure C. illness D. confusion20．A. contents B. suggestions C. demands D. pages21．A. scary B. painful C. vital D. great22．A. happily B. nearly C. exactly D. clearly23．A. respond B. succeed C. struggle D. recover24．A. tracked B. affected C. injured D. punished25．A. important B. close C. equal D. related26．A. borrow B. purchase C. grab D. throw四、语法填空27．After two days ________(stick) in the snow, the poor man was saved.28．Before we going out, we should have our shoes ________(polish). 29．When I reached the village, I found its surroundings difficult ________(tolerate).30．Speed ________(restrict) to 100 kilometers per hour on this highway.31．It is believed that nothing can stand in your way to success if you never stop trying and show great ________(persevere).32．If the bride pays, she has the right to decide ________ the style of dress worn by her attendants.33．My ambition is ________(help) more young people to be employed nowadays.34．The child ran after a cute dog for a long time, ________(wear) himself out.35．________(origin) it was said that he came from New York, but it was not long before doubts began to surface.36．I________(wait) for you all the morning.37．I won the first prize in the English speaking contest, ________ surprised my classmates.38．________ we need are your two New Year’s ________(resolve). 39．The young man ________(submit) his proposal for urban development to the city council, in which he advocated peaceful development, ________(harmony)development and scientific development.五、短文填空40．When we feel unhappy again(cue), rather than eat snacks, we could listen to some of our favourite music instead(routine), which will make us feel relaxed. Aside ①______ changing bad habits, we can also use the habit cycle to create good habits. For example, when we come to an escalator, our normal routine is to ride it, but we could change this routine into something more positive by ②______ (take) the stairs instead.Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and③______we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. Infact, the④______ (successful) way to change is not suddenly, but over a period of time. As the Chinese philosopher Lao Zi wrote, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with ⑤______single step.” One step ⑥______ (seem) small, but it is essential. To reach the goal of change, a person must show some discipline and⑦______ (repeat) take many small steps. After all, it is not easy to break bad habits.For young people, there is plenty of time to change bad habits. However, there⑧______ (be) no “magic pill” or delete butt on that will help you; you have to think about your bad habits and determine to make some ⑨______ (change). You have the power ⑩______ ( build) a happy and healthy life full of good habits!六、书面表达41．假设你是李华，你的学校上周举办了为期一周的艺术节。

四川省达州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语含答案

高2025届高二（下）期中考试英语试题（答案在最后）本试卷满分150分，考试用时150分钟。

注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gallery.B. In an office.C. In a store.2. Why does the woman come to the man?A. To buy a charger.B. To get the laptop.C. To change a battery.3. What is the man required to do?A. Find a list.B. Take a note.C. Sort the files.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A present.B. A party.C. A tradition.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Fix the lamp.B. Give her money back.C. Offer her a new room.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the woman plan to do with the books at first?A. Sell them.B. Throw them away.C. Keep them at home.7. What does the man do?A. He's a teacher.B. He's a writer.C. He's a librarian.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

人教版高二下学期英语期中考试(含答案)

高二年级英语学科考试试题考试时间：120分钟试卷总分：150分注意：1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考号填写或填涂在答题卷指定的位置。

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一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ABefore traveling around the world, take some time and find out what sightseeing destinations are. Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions.Victoria FallsVictoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of. There are a lot of spots that tourists love. Some of them are very dangerous for people. Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime.Arctic Cliff FaceA cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping. Camping on the ground is far safer anyway. Despite all the inconvenience, the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts.Auckland’s Sky TowerAuckland’s Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers. Some celebrities, such as Beyonce, have already tried it, which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet tall. At the top of the structure there is an observation deck. Trust us, most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure.North Yungas RoadThe Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia. Hundreds of people die here every year. The major cause of all those accidents is the road. The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else. Nevertheless, it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname.1. What is Victoria Falls famous for?A. Its narrow and badly maintained roadB. Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking picturesC. Its scary structureD. Its thrilling camping2. North Yungas Road is called “the Road of Death” because ________. .A. the traffic is the heaviestB. it is built on the edge of the rockC. each year many people lose their lives thereD. there is no necessary protection equipment3. If you like bungee jumping, you can go to ________. .A. Victoria FallsB. Arctic Cliff FaceC. Auckland’s Sky TowerD. North Yungas Road4. What do the four places have in common?A. They are a bit life-threatening.B. They all have beautiful scenery.C. They are popular with climbers.D. They have been visited by celebrities.BHow do young children learn to have good values? How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience? At a time more and more parents worry about the violent images (暴力形象) their children see on TV and on the Internet. So many parents are turning to fairy tales. They want to teach their children how to behave in society by this way.It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children because they describe the two sides of good and evil (邪恶) very clearly. When children hear the tales, they learn to care about others’ feelings. In each tale, they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be. We can choose to do good actions, rather than bad ones, in our lives.What kind of values can children learn from fairy tales? In The Princess and the Pea (《豌豆公主》), a poorly dressed girl says she is a princess. Few people believe her, so she is given a difficult test. When she passes the test, we learn that her dream comes true because she stays true to herself. In the Little Mermaid (《小美人鱼》), the mermaid, who lives under the sea, wishes to be with the humans on land. Through her experiences, we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures.Teaching values is probably the main reason for encouraging children to read fairy tales. These tales can teach children lessons about human relationships that have been accepted around the world for many centuries. This might be the reason why they have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon.5. Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children?A. Because fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice.B. Because fairy tales can help them get higher scores at school.C. Because they can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives.D. Because good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand.6.The Little Mermaid may be helpful when children ________.A. are given a difficult testB. make friends with foreignersC. wish to be a princess or princeD. are going to lie to their parents7.The author writes the text mainly to ________.A. introduce some fairy talesB. talk about the history of fairy tales.C. discuss how to improve human relationshipsD. show how fairy tales help children shape valuesCMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail (地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer .Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays .Hours of serviceOpen: 5a.m. Monday--- Friday 7 a.m. Saturday --- SundayClose: midnight Sunday --- Thursday 3 a.m. Friday --- Saturday nightsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTripⓇcard, the fare is $1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTripⓇcard. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTripⓇcards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors. com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tipsAvoid riding during weekday rush periods --- before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.8.What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They make change for no more than $5.D. They offer special service to the elderly.9. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday ?A. At midnight.B. At 5 a.m.C. At 7 a.m.D. At 3 a.m.10. What is good about a SmarTripⓇcard ?A. It saves money for its user.B. It is convenient for old people .C. It is sold on the Internet.D. It can be bought at any time.11. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-637-7000B. 202-637-8000C. 202-962-1100D. 202-962-1195DI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor(固定) it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure,but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all —LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.12.What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1？A. Getting injured in his work.B. Efforts made in vain.C. Creatures forced out of their homes.D. Feeling uncertain about his future.13. Why was the author called to Muttontown？A.To look at a baby owl.B. To cure a young owl.C. To rescue a woman.D. To take care of a woman.14. What made the chick calm down？A. Its parents.B. A recording.C.Some food.D. A new nest.15. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event？A.It’s unexpected.B. It’s humorous.C. It’s beautiful.D. It’s discouraging二、阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

湖南省长沙市长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)

长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the seasons.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the journal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,” says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,” explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’ve come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the simulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二第二学期期中考试(英语)试卷含答案

高二第二学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（8分）1 .What does Ms. Hooper do?A. She's an architectB. She's a studentC. She's a teacherD. She's a designer2. What is Ms. Hooper hoping to use as content entry?A Her final assignmentB The sketch she made last yearC A new restoration designD last-minute drawing3. What does Mr. Muri apologize for?A His promptnessB His lack of detailsC His hastily made adD His late reply4. What is Muri's concern for Ms. Hooper?A That she might be too busy to do this wellB That she is too young and inexperiencedC That she is a professional and this is not designed for themD That the requested designs might be different from what she has learned.2.（6分）When I was young, I had an old neighbor nam ed Dr. Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never shouted at us for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his life’s goal was to make it a forest. Dr. Gibbs had some interesting theories about planting. He talked about trees that weren’t watered would grow deep roots in search of water. So he never watered his trees. He planted an oak (橡树) and, instead of watering it every morning, he beat it with the rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the tree’s attention.Dr. Gibbs died a couple of years. Every now and again, I walk by his house and look at the trees that he planted twenty-five y ears ago. They’re very strong now.I planted a couple of trees a few years later. I watered them regularly and took good care of them. Whenever a cold wind blows, they shake their leaves and branches.The funny thing about those trees of Dr. Gibbs was that difficulty seemed to help them in ways comfort and ease never could.1．What was Dr. Gibbs’ life goal?A. To study plants.B. To save more lives.C. To make a lot of money.D. To build a forest.2．One of Dr. Gibbs’ theories about planting was that ______.A. he often talked to the treesB. he never watered the treesC. he kicked the trees heavilyD. he buried the leaves around the roots 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Trees are not as weak as we think.B. Difficulty is necessary for growth.C. We should listen to others’ adviceD. Planting trees is good for the environment.3.（8分）New law lets students sleep inWhen your alarm clock rings and you drag yourself out of bed, you probably wonder: Why on earth does school have to start so early?Fortunately, there is a new law to back you up―or better still, science.A law in California, passed on Oct 13, requires that public middle schools begin classes no earlier than 8:00 am and that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 am. The law will go into effect by July 1, 2022.Starting school at 8:00 or 8:30 in the morning may not sound like too big of a change, but it could mean one more hour of sleep for students who used to start school at 7:30 or even earlier.“The e ffect of that one hour is something they will be feeling as 40-year-old adults,” Sumit Bhargava, a sleep expert at Stanford University told The New York Times. He said that not having enough sleep can affect students’ mental health and increase the risk of getting fat and diabetes (糖尿病).In the short run, students’ school performances should improve almost immediately. Kyla Wahlstrom, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education, found that students who have enough sleep are more alert (机敏的) in class and get better grades.Some might say that urging students to go to bed earlier could have been a much easier solution than changing the school timetable across an entire state. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teenagers go through biological changes when they enter puberty (青春期), which makes it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11: 00 pm. So when school starts at 8: 00 or earlier, they can hardly get the ideal 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep that experts suggest they need to do their best in the daytime.This is why when the new law came out, its author, Anthony Portantino, said, “Generations of children will come to appreciate ( 感激) this historic day and our governor for taking bold action.1.When should public high schools start classes according to the California’s new law?A.No earlier than 8:30 am..B.No earlier than 8:00 am.C.No earlier than 7:30 am.D.No earlier than 9:00 am.2.What can we learn from Bhargava’s words?A. The amount of sleep people need changes with age.B. Lack of sleep could lead to health problems.C. Lack of sleep affects adults more than children.D. Sleep problems are one of the leading causes of diabetes3.What do we know about teenagers’ sleep patterns?A. Ideally, they need eight hours of sleep a night..B. Less sleep is needed when they enter pubertyC. They often wake up at midnight due to biologicalD. They may have difficulty falling asleep before11.pm4.Where does this passage probably come from?A. A n ewspaperB. A b iographyC. A textbookD. An advertisement4.（8分）Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years，development in technology has moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now，two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype(原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton，marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics，says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly.“It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed，” he adds.Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company’s main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors(交叠式旋翼) to power the vehicle.The company is testing a fullsize prototype of the Hoverbike，which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.In New Zealand，the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a fullsize prototype of its personal flying device，called Jetpack(喷气背包).It can fly for more than 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said Jetpack “is built around safety from the start”.In his words，“reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself，very sim ilar to a Formula One racing car.”Jetpack uses a gasolinepowered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr Coker says it also has a parachute(降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot，” he adds. Mr Coker says Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.1.We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike __________.A. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsB. can be transported quickly after being folded and packedC. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyD. can fly for over 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high2.The writer uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that .A.Jetpack’s engine is powerfulB.Jetpack is very safe and reliableC.Jetpack’s actual structure is uniqueD.Jetpack can reach a great speed and height3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “ ”.A.the parachuteB.the engineC.JetpackD.the jet stream4.What is th e author’s main purpose of writing the passage?A.To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B.To show the differences between the two personal flying vehicles..C.To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.D.To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)

四川省遂宁中学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解This is the classic Red Center tour. Take your time to spend three days exploring the highlights of the area—Uluru, Kata, Tjuta, and Kings Canyon.Day 1: Alice Springs to Uluru(Ayers Rock)Starting in Alice Springs, set off to experience a working camel farm, perhaps even enjoying a ride. In the afternoon we set out for Kata Tjuta and take a guided walk through the impressive Domes of Kata Tju ta. We then head to Australia’s most iconic landmark(标志性地标)—Uluru(Ayres Rock).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)Fees included:Uluru—Kata Tjuta National Park admissionUluru sunset drinksMeals included: Lunch and DinnerDay 2: Uluru SunriseAn early start this morning is rewarded with the Uluru sunrise. While the morning is fresh, enjoy a walk around the base of the rock, gaining insights into the land and the local Mala Aboriginal people. After lunch, perhaps we will purchase some local arts and crafts at the Uluru Cultural Center. We will eat and spend the night at Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon).Accommodation: Permanent tented camp (with shared facilities) (1 night)Activities included:Mala cultural interpretative walkUluru Cultural CenterWatarrka National Park(Fees not included)Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerDay 3: Kings Canyon Rim (边缘) WalkAfter breakfast, get your hiking shoes on and head out to explore the Kings Canyon. You’ll be left breathless by the great beauty of the canyon as you walk through the Lost City and the North and South Walls. After lunch, we will go back to Alice Springs.Activities included: Kings Canyon Rim walkMeals included: Breakfast and LunchSpecial information:$600 for one person, 10% discount for two people together.Flight must be booked to depart from Alice Springs the day after the trip finishes.1、What do Day1 and Day 2 have in common?A. The living condition.B. The starting time.C. The guided activities.D. The meal arrangements.2、If a couple go on the tour, how much will they pay?A. $540.B. $600.C. $1080D. $12003、What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?A. To tell the benefits of tour.B. To introduce a touring route.C. To tell people how to organize a three-day tour.D. To show visitors how to enjoy themselves to the full.Age has never been a problem for Thessalonika Arzu-Embry. After all, she’s already got her master’s degree.The North Chicago-area girl started homeschooling at the age of 4. She began having an influence on others soon after. When she was 6 years old, she was an inspirational(鼓舞人心的) speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service, a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquakes, flood and other natural disasters.At the age of 11, she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2013. She completed those classes online as she was traveling for leadership meetings.She doesn’t stop there, though. The girl plans to focus on aviation psycho logy(航空心理学) for her further study, a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot. She grew up around airplanes and took flights all the time. Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off—a topic that has been in the news lately. For her, it’s a mix of two of her interests.In her free time, Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis, swimming and being active in her youth group. She also has three self-published books, which are on her site. Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college, and In the Future aims to help business owners deal with trends. Her third book The Genius Race has a wider appeal. It is designed to help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.4、What can we know about Thessalonika from the passage?A. She majored in science and technology.B. She gained her master’s degree at the age of 11.C. She started homeschooling when she was 6 years old.D. She got her bachelor’s deg ree through online courses.5、What is Thessalonika’s next plan according to the passage?A. Majoring in aviation psychology.B. Being active in her youth group.C. Making inspiring speeches for leadership meetings.D. Writing another book to help people to be geniuses.6、Why does Thessalonika write the book Jump the Education Barrier?A. To help people to be successful.B. To raise concern about psychology.C. To share her own experience with others.D. To give students a hand to complete college.7、Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. HomeschoolingB. To Be a GeniusC. Three Published BooksD. The Story of ThessalonikaThere’s nothing like having a best friend forever—that person who you can have fun with and talk to. July 30 is the International Day of Friendship. Maybe you can keep an eye out for a new friend to get to know. And while we’re talking about friends, don’t think humans are the only ones who know a thing or two about friendship. Check out these friendly animals in nature who help each other out.An elephant and an olive baboon(东非狒狒) can be friends? It sounds strange, but it’s true. You can find this pair of friends in the grasslands of Africa. This unusual pair helps each other out like any good friends would. The elephant uses its front teeth to make a waterhole in the sand, and it lets the olive baboon have a drink from this “well” when it gets thirsty. In return, the baboon tells the elephant when danger is near. It climbs up to the treetops and calls out so i ts friend knows that it’s time to move on.In the sea world, the goby fish(虾虎鱼) and the shrimp(虾) are well-known for their friendship. While the shrimp provides a home for the goby fish, the goby fish provides a guidance service for the almost blind shrimp. You see, the goby has great eyesight and stays close to the shrimp. As the shrimp moves around, the shrimp is feeling the goby with itsantenna(须) from time to time to make sure it’s still there. If the goby senses danger, she will return to the home and the shrimp will follow.The langur monkey has a very good friendship with the chital deer(花鹿). While the langur monkey eats in a tree, it drops leaves to the ground. This is good for the deer because sometimes there’s not much food. The deer will follow the monkey and eat whatever food is dropped. And in return, when the monkey comes down from the tree, the deer will put its foot down heavily to tell the monkey if it senses danger.8、How can an elephant help an olive baboon?A. By offering a shelter.B. By digging a waterhole.C. By guiding the way.D. By warning it of danger.9、What does a shrimp do when moving around in the sea?A. It never swims far from its home.B. It goes home from time to time.C. It stays close to the goby fish.D. It uses its antenna for directions.10、What do the olive baboon and the chital deer have in common?A. They have good eyesight.B. They have a good sense of smell.C. They warn their friends of danger.D. They live together with their friends.11、What would be the best title for the text?A. Best friends foreverB. The International Day of FriendshipC. Love me, love my dogD. Friendships in the animal worldMusic is not just a set of sounds and rhythms. Its influence on the brain is much deeper than any other human experience. Keep on reading to know all those amazing powers of music.A recent study suggests that preterm(早产的) babies appear to experience less pain and feed more when listening to music. Experts led by Dr. Manoj Kumar of the University of Alberta, Canada, found that music had a beneficial effect on reducing pain for preterm babies experiencing painful medical tests. It also appeared to benefit full-term babies during operations.Many people experiencing brain damage have speech and movement-related problems. Music can help recover from brain injuries. As a different and effective treatment, doctors often advise such patients to listen to good music to improve the parts of the brain responsible for these two functions. When people with neurological(神经的) disorders hear a musical beat, it helps them to regain a balanced walk.Though music cannot make deafness disappear, it really can stave off the loss of hearing.There was an experiment involving 163 people where 74 were musicians. Participants were asked to pass some listening tests. Musicians heard the sounds better than non-musicians, and this difference gets clearer with age. This means that a 70-year-old musician hears better than a 50-year-old non-musician, even in a noisy environment.Besides, music mends a broken heart. It is not about a thrown-away love, but about a heart attack. The matter is that music can help people recover from a heart attack or heart operation by reducing blood pressure, slowing down the heartbeat rate, and reducing anxiety. Listening to the quality music produces positive emotions, improves the movement of blood, and expands blood vessels, thus, promoting quick recovery of the whole cardiovascular(心血管的)system.12、How does music affect preterm babies?A. It helps repair their neurological systems.B. It helps develop their potential in music.C. It helps improve their hearing systems.D. It helps reduce their pain.13、What does the underlined phrase “stave off” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. causeB. increaseC. preventD. cure14、Why can music mend a broken heart?A. It can help people prevent diseases caused by anxiety.B. It has a positive effect on human body systems’ work.C. It helps make a person feel optimistic about life.D. It can help patients recover in a slow way.15、What may be the best title for the text?A. How music affects our mind and body?B. The way to choose quality music.C. The best time to listen to music.D. Who can benefit from music?二、七选五16、 Confidence makes a difference. It could mean the difference in landing a job you have been dreaming of. It could also mean the difference in staying happy with strangers. Having enough confidence may help you achieve what you want in your life. But how exactly do you gain confidence? ①_____.Make lists. ②_____ First make a list of all the things that set you apart from the rest. This will help you focus on the good things you have done instead of the things that have gone wrong. Then look at the things you enjoy doing. Passion will help you work hard. In mostcases, you will have the opportunity to improve.Realize that you are important and appreciated. People usually shy away from praise. It makes them feel that they do not deserve the praise. ③_____ Always remember that you matter. If you have something to say, force yourself to say it clearly and loudly. You can do this without sounding angry. If somebody disagrees with what you say, do not just shy away.④_____⑤_____ This makes you move in the right direction. Having a purpose and a goal is great to feed your confidence. Start with the little things like the stuff you have been putting off for later. The more things you accomplish, the better you feel.A. Focus on little stuff.B. Move towards your goal.C. Here are some ways to make you more confident.D. In order to be confident, you have to look confident.E. Instead, you should be brave to reason with him or her.F. Stay away from that thinking and happily accept the praise.G. This is a two-part process which begins with a look into who you are.三、完形填空（20空）One afternoon I toured an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of the masterpieces.A young couple 1 the paintings ahead of me chatted 2 between themselves. I watched them for a moment and 3 the lady was doing all the talking. I admired the man’s patience for 4 her constant flood of words. Annoyed by their noise, I moved on.I met them several times as I moved through the various rooms of art. 5 I heard her constant flood of words, I moved away 6 .I was standing at the counter of the museum gift shop making a 7 when the couple approached the exit. Before they left, the man 8 his pocket and pulled out a white object. He extended(展开) it into a long walking stick and then tapped his way into the coatroom to 9 his wife’s jacket.“He’s a 10 man,” the clerk at the counter said. “Most of us would 11 if we were blinded at such a young age. During his recovery, he made a 12 that his life wouldn’t13 . So, as before, he and his wife come in whenever there’s a new art show.”“But what does he get out of the art?” I asked. “He can’t see.”“Can’t see? You’re 14 . He sees a lot. 15 than you or I do,” the clerk said. “Hiswife 16 each painting so he can see it in his head.”I learned something about patience, courage and love that day. I saw the 17 of a young wife describing paintings to a person without 18 and the courage of a husband who would not 19 blindness to change his life. And I saw the love 20 by two people as I watched this couple walk away with their arms intertwined(交缠).17、A. judging B. viewing C. noticing D. measuring18、A. carelessly B. hardly C. secretly D. continuously19、A. found B. required C. blamed D. announced20、A. putting up with B. adding up toC. coming up withD. living up to21、A. Now that B. Each time C. Ever since D. As though22、A. luckily B. frequently C. quickly D. gradually23、A. deal B. difference C. purchase D. fortune24、A. looked into B. broke into C. got into D. reached into25、A. take B. wash C. return D. buy26、A. cold B. brave C. lucky D. clever27、A. give up B. make up C. wake up D. turn up28、A. discovery B. contribution C. complaint D. promise29、A. end B. return C. continue D. change30、A. careless B. wrong C. right D. foolish31、A. Better B. Worse C. More D. Less32、A. touches B. praises C. describes D. draws33、A. courage B. wisdom C. faith D. patience34、A. hearing B. emotion C. sight D. thought35、A. refuse B. allow C. invite D. force36、A. shared B. expected C. received D. imagined四、短文填空37、 When it comes to the Chinese great literature, Journey to the West is certainly on the list. It is one of the most famous fantasy ①_____(story) in China. Wu Cheng’en, a gifted writer in Ming Dynasty, created the fantasy story, ②_____(inspire) by real historical events. In the story, a Buddhist monk named Xuanzang travels more than 10,000 kilometres on hispilgrimage (朝圣之旅) to India ③_____(attain) Buddhist sutra(佛经). At the foot of a mountain shaped like five fingers, Xuanzang frees a monkey named Sun Wukong, ④_____ has great magic power and masters 72 methods of trans formation. Wukong, as Xuanzang’s first disciple(徒弟), is righteous and brave. Unlike conventional heroes, he departs from tradition and fights for ⑤_____(free). His tag is, “Hey, I’m coming!” He helps Xuanzang accomplish the goal with Zhu Bajie, monk Sha Wujing and White Dragon Horse, after ⑥_____(go) through eighty-one adventurous experiences. With virtues and shortcomings, every character shines. In the journey, they come across ⑦_____ large number of difficulties, like battling with wicked monsters, evil humans and even themselves.What the book conveys ⑧_____(include) kindness, trust, bravery, teamwork, tolerance and so on. The story is well known for vivid and attractive plots, appealing ⑨_____ readers of all ages. To our delight, it has been made into TV series and films ⑩_____(success). So if you are tired when reading the book, you can take a break to enjoy the screen.五、短文改错38、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同学写的以下作文。

2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷(附答案)

2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷一、阅读理解1、 A AConsidering studying in the US? Concerned about expense? Let's explore strategies for reducing economic pressure.Finding scholarships, as many US institutions offer scholarships to international students. Make use of search engines like Fastweb or for comprehensive scholarship searches. Scholarships can be competitive due to high demand. However, a large number of opportunities exist. Tips for securing scholarships. •Academic excellence: Strong academic performance is highly regarded by universities. •Extracurricular involvement: Participation in sports, music or community service distinguishes applicants. •Seek guidance: Teachers or advisers can offer valuable advice.Alternative cost-reduction measures •On-campus employment: International students can work on campus, providing both income and networking opportunities. •Community colleges: Start studies at a community college, which is often more affordable, before transferring to a university for degree completion. Host family accommodation: Living with a US family can be a cost-effective alternative to university housingFinancial options: leans and aid Loans（贷款）: Some financial institutions loans to international students. Financial aid: Certain universities provide financial assistance to international students.Practical budgeting Home cooking: Preparing meals at home is more economical than dining out. •Second-hand purchases: Choose used books and fumiture to save on expenses •Public transportation: Take buses and trains instead of owning a car for more cost-effective travel.(1) What is an advantage in guaranteeing scholarships?A. A great gift in art.B. Excellent academic performance.C. Active participation in class activities.D. A good command of using search engines.(2) Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Community college fees are relatively high.B. Owning a car is the cheapest way to get around.C. International students have access to financial aid in some universities.D. On-campus accommodation costs much less than living with a host family.(3) Which section of a newper may the text come from?A. Education.B. Economy.C. Transportation.D. Travel.2、 B Are you an "I person" or an "E person"? These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. There are 16 personalities in all, of which "I" and "E" refer to "introverted" and "extroverted", respectively. Even if someone is typically quiet, many online discussions suggest that an "I person" can still act outgoing at times. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an "E" person. According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called "masking". That is hiding your true personality in specific situations. "Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so, " wrote the MasterClass website. Thinking on this, I may actually be the kind of person that these people are discussing. Most times, I just wish to make the atmosphere more interesting and exciting and show people that I'm easy to get along with. But deep down, I mostly enjoy being alone and quiet Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone's personality seems fun. However, I went too far at one time. My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that a "P person" doesn't like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, "You don't seem like a "Pperson'". "Why? " she asked back. "Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do? " It was then that I realized that I'd taken the result too seriously. The MBTI personality test may show something you don't know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. And that's all it is-for fun. Knowing someone's MBTI result doesn't mean you really know this person.(1) An “I person" tends to ___.A. reflect on problems aloneB. enjoy gatherings with friendsC. be active in social situationsD. try to chat with complete strangers(2) Why does an "I person" act like an "E person" sometimes?A. Because he/she wants to be like others.B. Because he/she needs a sense of belonging.C. Because he/she dislikes to embarrass others.D. Because he/she is actually an "person" deep inside.(3) What does the writer mean by saying "I went too far" in paragraph 5?A. She pushed her sister too much.B. She failed to help her sister follow her plan.C. She believed blindly the result of the personality test.D. She discouraged her sister to make a detailed travel plan.(4) What does the writer think about the MBTI?A. It is supposed to be strictly followed.B. It tells you everything about your personality.C. It's an interesting way to start a chat with a stranger.D. It's a reliable approach to telling what type of people a person belongs to.3、 C When opening certain mobile apps, users often find disruptive （有干扰性的） open-app advertisements that impact their experience. Open-app advertisements are advertisements that appear in between contents or during transition screens, such as when an app is loading the next page. Some ofthese advertisements can redirect users to another app if the phone is shaken, causing a lot of frustration for consumers. These open-app advertisements function as gateways and become more common during online shopping festivals, redirecting users to shopping platforms such as Taobao and JD. Most smartphones have a gyroscope sensor （陀螺仪传感器） to detect shaking, leading to unintentional redirection. Many users not only find it annoying to find themselves on an advertisements page, but also have trouble disabling the gyroscope feature since sometimes their phones lack the choice to do so to avoid this issue. In response, authorities have introduced detailed regulations on shaking advertisements gateways. A regulation published in December 2022 outlines specific rules for the design of "shake-to-open" advertisements. It says that these advertisements can only be "clicked through" if the phone's rotation angle exceeds 35 degrees, with an action time longer than three seconds. Additionally, in February, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized that pop-up or open-app advertisements should not disrupt users' experiences. A regulation introduced in May states that advertisements must include a clear button for users to close them. Government enforcement of these regulations presents challenges, as the number of apps and developers is great. However, this should not be an exeuse for internet platforms to break the rules, as this behavior causes far more harm than good. A survey by the Jiangsu Consumer Council showed that over 90 percent of users strongly dislike open-app advertisements, feeling that their rights are being threatened. While these advertisements might lead to more clicks, the fact is that the advertisements may harm the credibility of the platforms that the advertisements lead to and weaken the users' willingness to use the platforms. Platforms can achieve a mutually beneficial （互惠互利） solution only if they respect users' choices and provide suitable advertisements that users are wiling to accept.(1) What does the first paragraph mainly talk about concerning open-app ads?A. The benefits of open-app ads for online shopping platforms.B. The lack of regulations governing traditional advertising methods.C. The effectiveness of open-app ads in increasing users' engagement.D. The negative impact of disruptive open-app ads on users' experience.(2) What was regulated in December 2022 about "shake-to-open" ads?A. They can be clicked through without any restrictions.B. They can only be clicked through on certain conditions.C. They should have a clear button for users to close them.D. They should appear for only three seconds on the screen.(3) How can platforms reach a win-win solution as mentioned in the last paragraph?A. By ignoring users' choices.B. By respecting users' preferences.C. By presenting more irrelevant ads.D. By flooding users with more profitable ads.(4) What is the best title of the passage?A. The Preferences of Shopping Platforms.B. The Challenges of Online Shopping Festivals.C. The Role of Advertisements in Improving Users' Experience.D. The Battle against Disruptive Advertisements on Mobile Apps.4、D Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, 创伤后应激障碍) is a mental disorder that develops among people who have experienced or observed traumatic things such as wars, disasters or other violent events. At the heart of PTSD is a memory that can not be controlled. It can affect the everyday lives of its sufferers in forms such as flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety. A new study done by researchers from Yale University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City suggests that patients with PTSD process their traumatic memories differently than regular memories. The researchers did brain scans of 28 PTSD patients. They asked the patients to listen to recorded narrations of their own memories. Some of the recorded memories were neutral, some were simply "sad", and some were traumatic. They found that when the patients listened to the "sad" memories, the hippocampus （海马体）, which is responsible for forming memories, was activated. But when they listened to the traumatic memories, a different area, called the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC, 后扣带回皮质), was engaged The PCC is not a memory region. Instead, it regulates internal experiences, such as daydreaming. The more severe PTSD symptoms are, the more active the PCC is. "The brain doesn't look like it is in a state of memory, it looks like it is in a state of present experience, " Daniela Schiller, one of the authors of the study, told The New York Times. That means people with PTSD feel as though they're experiencing the traumatic event again in the present moment, rather than thinking back on it like a typical memory. The new finding might hold hope for new PTSD therapies （治疗）. Future therapies are expected to focus on helping PTSD patients returm their traumatic memories to the hippocampus so that they can treat them as regular and non-disruptive （非破坏性的） memories. Changing the ways of thinking could help the brain reduce the feeling of immediate threat caused by trauma, according to llan Harpaz-Rotem, one of the paper's authors.(1) What does the underlined word "flashbacks" in paragraph I mean?A. Rapid movements of eyes.B. Loud sound in the distance.C. Repeated upsetting memories.D. Bright lights suddenly appearing.(2) How do people with PTSD recall traumatic events according to Daniela Schiller?A. They treat them as regular memories.B. They can easily control these memories.C. They struggle to remember traumatic events clearly.D. They vividly relive traumatic events as if they are happening at present.(3) What is the author's attitude towards the new finding?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Unclear.D. Doubtful.(4) What is the purpose of the passage?A. To analyze the reasons for traumatic events.B. To inform readers of the symptoms of PTSD patients.C. To advocate patients' participation in future therapies.D. To present a research finding and its potential application.二、七选五5、阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

河南省2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)

河南省2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Best Animated Movies of All TimeThese are the finest animated movies ever made. These ente1taining animation classics are the best of a lasting, ever developing modern art form.Snow White and the Seven DwarfsAs the first ever animated feature film in history, this is also the first animated film to win Oscars. Despite th巳huge lack of funds, Walt Disney bet the farm（孤注一掷）on this musical fantasy. A lot of p巳ople thought he was crazy to believe audiences would connect the movie with hand drawn creations in 80 minutes.MulanMulan was based on a Chinese legend and told th巳story ot a woman who pretended to be a man, and replaced her father to fight in the war. The film took the idea of the Disney princesses and turned it on its head with a very strong”willed and powerful femal巳leading the way. The film finally picked Oscars.WALL-EHow could a general audience in 21st century empathize（产生共鸣）with a robot who barely says a word? Well, big－巳y时，kind-hearted,sensitive and romantic WALL-Eis one of the greatest wonders, and his dangerous journey through outer space is nothing short of fascination. You can expect this Oscar-winning movie to last as long as the great silent comedies of Charlie Chaplin.The Lion KingThe film tells the story of Simba, the little, who finally became the king of the grassland with the company of many enthusiastic friends. With no shortage of grand scene, memorable characters, and humour, this Africa-set loose adaptation of Hamlet sits on the top of the mountain. It was awarded for its attractive music.1、What is special about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?A.It is the earliest film ever made.C.It was doubt巳d before its release. B.lt is the first film to win Oscars.D.Its process of filming went well.2、What do WALL-E and Charlie Chaplin's works have in common?A.There are few lines.B.The heroes are robots.C. They were Oscar-winning films.D.They were set in Chinese culture.3、Which is adapted from Shakespeare's works?A.Snow White and the Seven Dua呐.B.Mulan.C. WALL-£.D.The lion King.On a hot July 4th afternoon, when Eric was driving suddenly he found the road in front of him began to disappear. He was so frightened that he stopped and closed his eyes. It became totally gray in his right eye and he couldn’t see anything. After finally seeing the doctor, he was told that he had suffered a retinal detachment（视网眼脱离）.Eric had two surgeries in the following fifteen days, both unsuccessful. He lost the vision in his right eye permanently.He spent the next eight years adjusting to living with one eye while pursuing his passion for movies. He got an entry-level job with Harkins Theatres and worked his way up with on巳goal in mind, which was to be a gene1划manager and run his own Harkins. Unfortunately, he developed myopic degeneration（近视性恶化）in his left eye, which caused damage to the retina. The disease progressed quickly over the next three years, leaving him almost blind. He could s巳巳shadows of peopl巳and objects, but he couldn’t make out details. Eric was forced to quit the job, going on his long-term disability.Instead of despairing, he charted a new course for his life. And he found inspiration in an activity that one might not associat巳with people who have visual impairments（缺陷）running. Three years on, he was training for the New York City Marathon, With the help of a sighted guide, he was hoping to finish the race in four hours.”I want to run it for those people that were denied because they were different or because they woke up one day and had a dramatic loss or whatever it was，”Eric said.”And I also want to run to prove to myself that I can run it in four hours.”His eyesight faded. But this marathon巳r’s road ahead is cl巳arer than ever.4、What happened to Eric?A.He was involved in a serious crash.B.He hurt hjs eye on a damaged road.C.He accidentally went the wrong way.D.He had an accidental visual problem.5、What can we learn about Eric from paragraph 2?A.He was mentally defeated.B.His right eye became worse.C.His dream crash巳d down later.D.He couldn’t fit in with new life.6、Why did Eric want to run the marathon?A.To contribute to his recovery.B. To cheer up others.C.To promote th巳public welfare.D. To make a living.7、Which of the following can best d巳scribe Eric?A.Positive and fi r m.C.Reliabl巳and wise. B.Wann-hearted and generous.D. Strong-willed and cautious.You don’t have to use a dandelion（蒲公英）to know which way the wind blows. But it can help. Dandelion seeds fly freely in the wind. But those seeds on any given dandelion have different fates. Some are to float north wh巳n the wind blows them, while others are fated to fly east, south, w巳st or some direction in between.“How do dandelion seeds respond to the wind depends on where th巳y sit on th巳dandelion head？”says Jena Shields, a biophysicist at Cornell University in Ithaca.One day, Jena happened to watch her little child play with dandelions. She noticed that the dandelion seeds didn’t all fall o仔the same. Some came [oos巳mor巳easily than others, but it d巳pended on how the child blew on the se巳d h巳ads.Jena got the inspiration for the research f r om it. So Jena set out to study what was going on.She measured th巳force it takes to blow dandelion seeds away. T o start with, she glued（幸占贴）a wire to the different seeds. Then she pulled them at various angles. T his seed-by-seed study旦旦监旦what happens when the wind pushes them over.The findings show that each seed falls off most easily in the wind from one direction, and seeds from on巳head don’t go the same way. The feathery seeds on the side facing th巳wind will fall off most easily. The oth巳rs hold on more tightly until the wind shifts. Besides, once blown off a dandelion, a seed’s umbrella-like feather carries it on the wind that pulled it away. And it helps explain why the plants are so successful in spreading.However, Jena also found an exception. A sudden strong blow was still able to blow all the seeds away in the same direction. So when a strong wind blows or excit巳d children try their best to blow, all the seeds could be blown off at once.8、Why did Jena do research on dandelion seeds?A. To correct p巳ople’s misconception of dandelions.B.To satisfy her child’s curiosity about dandelions.C. To explain why dandelions fly far without wind.D. To figure out how dandelion seeds react to wind.9、What does the underlin巳d word”mimicked”in paragraph 3 mean?A.Predicted.B.Copied.C.Explored.D.Proved.10、What did Jena Shields' research prove about dandelion seeds?A. They tend to fly in one direction.B.Th巳y fly for the similar distance.C.They come off easier in the wind f r om one direction.D.They break free from feathers to fly once coming off.11、What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A.To make up for the research. C.To make a summary of the text.B.To stress the point of the text.D. To provide examples f o r the research.Plastic waste is choking our planet. P巳ople are trying to help fix it by recycling, but their巳fforts aren’t going far enough. Ev巳n when plastic producers are held responsible and attempt to solve the problem, it do巳sn't always go smoothly. Such has b巳en the case for the company Torus Pak, which produces novel packaging for frozen meals on a large scale.Like many other black plastic products, the Torus Pak packages used a carbon-based pigment（颜料）.This pigment troubles the sorting technology which is used by many recycling facilities, so black plastic usually巳nds up being thrown away because the machines can’t identify it. Now the company is midway through the complex process of phasing out that pigment and switching由at pigment to one由at doesn’t use carbon.But that doesn't mean the problem is solved, for the recycling rate at the waste facility itself is not encouraging. Your discarded plastic may end up in a land tll even if you send it to be 1毛cycled.Worldwide, only about nine p巳rcent of all the plastic waste has been recycled, which amounts to less than 600 million tons out of over 6 billion. W hile one might assume the proportion of plastic being recycled is on the increase due to improv巳d tech and increased public awareness of environmental protection, it’s actually become even lower in many places in r巳cent years.”The world wasn’t always flooded with single-use plastic products，”said Lisa Ramsden, senior plastic campaigner for Gree叩eace USA.”We know how to live without them. We’ve just got used to a convenience culture that relies so heavily on them.”The solution is obvious. To get out of this habit, we should stop using so much plastic, starting with many of th巳items we use just onc巳for a few minutes. Companies need to shift toward using more refillable and reusable container飞and packaging made from materials that are less harmful to the environment. Governments must mandate（强制执行）such changes-a goal we’re now finally inching closer to every day.12、What is the problem with Torus Pak packages?A.They are expensive f o r customers.B.They are hard to de白ne recyclable.C.Their pigment is hardly appealing.D.Their production process is complex.13、What does the author mainly stress in paragraph 3?A. The reason for recycling plastic waste.B. The potential of recycling plastic waste.C.The outcome of recycling plastic waste.D.The objective of recycling plastic waste.14、What is advised to solve the plastic pollution in the text?A.Advancing recycling t巳chnology.B.Making som巳stricter relevant laws.C.Setting higher environmental goals.D.Reducing th巳use of plastic products.15、Which can b巳the best tit！巳for the text?A.Recycling fails to solve plastic pollutionB.A company contributes a lot to re地yclingC.Great changes happen in r巳，cycling plasticD.Plastic pollution is increasingly worsening二、七选五16、Friction（摩擦力）is a very familiar force in everyday life. It always acts to slow things down. Sometimes we may mistake f r iction for traction（拉力）.Friction is the force feltb巳tween two surfaces, while衍action is the action that results.①一一.But衍action can be increased when things like that change.The material a surface is made from affects how much friction it creates. We can see how it works by thinking of everyday o均ects.If we rub our fingers along a pi巳ce of sandpap巳r,we can feel how rough it脱②一＿.lt’s much smoother than the sandpap巳r,but it still feels a bit rough. F inally, imagine tracing om fingertips across metal, such as the st巳el used to makea car door. It feels amazingly smooth.③一一＿.Light pressure will result in only a sn】all amou川of frpr巳ssing tog巳ther strongly will g巳nerate much f r iction. For instanc巳，even two sheets of sandpaper rubbing together lightly will have only a little friction. Press them down hard, though, and they will have a much harder time moving.We can also see a huge effect of f r iction in earthquak臼④一一一，smaJI sliding causes minor quakes. Once their台iction gets too strong, a major quak巳will happen, Friction can also lead to dramatic fun, such as ice skating. Balancing all of o山·weight on skates creates a much higher pressure than if we are wearing regular shoes. That pressur巳actually melts a thin layer of ice.⑤一一－A.Friction is really a r巳suit of pr巳ssureB.As Earth's plates try to slide past one anotherC.Now imagine running our hand across a piece of woodD. I n fact, we are not sliding across th巳ice but liquid waterE. T he force of friction doesn’t change if you increase the surface areaF.Even though we can feel the forces of friction every day as we walk and playG.The other factor that affects friction is how hard the two sudaces are pressing together三、完形填空（15空〉Anoush己Husain has packed more into her 35 years than most people manage in a life-time. Born＿」＿her right arm below the elbow, Husain threw herself into_Las a youngster. But hand surgery, then a two year struggle with cancer, put an__l_to that passion.”Surgery left me with moving一土＿and strength issues，＇’she says.”l was sedentary（锚要久坐的）for long. Then a friend told me to go rock climbing.”The moment＿主＿ev巳rything.”I needed much balance and skill to do the same moves as her," says Husain.”But by concentrating on it, __Q__my illness. I was just a climber. ThatL_made me confident. So after moving to London from Lux巳mbourg in 2015, I started一�in Finsbwy Park. I didn't meet any other disabl巳d climbers in London, which seemed___2._. Climbing with able-bodied people, I sometimes felt＿」旦＿as a young woman with cancer." Eventually, Husain entered a__ll_一”l got a coach and by 2016, I was ranked second in the UK, and later went to the IF SC Climbing W orld Cup，”she says.”_l主一’I met many other disabled climbers who said it was a一」王一that we only met up for events. So in 2017, I set up a__.!Lfor disabled climbers.”Within a week, sh巳had over 50 members. That first year, she ran over 40 5巳ssions.”It_l二＿my life，’she says.17、 A.moving B. missing C. testing D. exercising18、 A.sport B. w ork C. nature D. p erformance19、 A.end B. order C. i dea D. agreement20、 A.guarantee B. energy C. t raining D. d i仔iculty21、 A.formed B. proved C. c hanged D. discover巳d22、 A.recorded B. rewarded C. f orgot D. c ollected23、 A.r叫uest B. feeling C. a ction D. opportunity24、 A.studying B. living C. walking D. climbing25、 A.primitive B. i nteresting C. i ncredible D.m巳aningful26、 A.lonely B. a ttractive C. a ngry D. satisfied27、A debate B. competition C. process D. r outine28、A.Generally B. Unluckily C.Hopefully D.Unexpectedly29、A.shame B.wonder C.surprise D.pleasure30、pany B.club ment D.country31、A.came across B. depended on C.took up D.brought about四、短文填空32、Dujiangyan is the oldest man-made wa阳system in the world, and ①一＿wonder in the d巳velopment of Chinese science.②一一＿(build)over 2,200 years ago in what is now Sichuan Province in Southwest China, this amazing engineering③一一一（achieve)is still used today. In ancient times, the region④ _ Dujiangyan now stands suffered from regular floods caused by overflow from the Min才iang River.⑤一一一（help)the victims of the flooding, Li Bing, the region governor, together with his son, decided to find a solution. Li designed a series of channels built at different levels along Mount Yulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river ⑥一一＿（flow)naturally. Better still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making it⑦一一（suit)for farming.Once the system was finished, no more floods occurred and the people were able to live@ 一一（peaceful).Today, Dujiangyan ®一一＿（admire)by scientists from around the world because of its feature. Unlike modern dams where the water is blocked with a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Mi町iang River naturally, enabling ecosystem and fish populations to exist⑩一＿harmony with each otlher.五、书面表达33、假定你是李华，为迎接一批即将来你校交流学习的国际交换生，你校正在招募志愿者。

浙江省金华市曙光学校2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)

曙光学校2022—2023学年第二学期期中考试高二年级英语试题卷（满分：150分考试时间：120分钟）听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分满分7.5分）1．What does the man dislike about the roomA．The wall. B．The painting. C．The carpet.2．What is the man going to doA．Go shopping. B．Make cakes. C．Cook lunch.3．Why does the woman refuse to go dancing tonightA．She doesn’t like dancing. B．She plans to get up early tomorrow. C．She wants to visit her grandma then.4．What was the woman’s problemA．She got lost. B．She ran out of oil.C．She spent much on her car repairs.5．What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA．A city. B．The weather. C．A forecaster.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面一段较长对话，回答6，7题。

6．What did the man do last monthA．He attended a sales meeting. B．He travelled around Detroit. C．He went to a night school.7．Where does the conversation take placeA．In a gym. B．In a classroom. C．In an office.听下面一段较长对话，回答8，9题。

精品解析：湖南省邵阳县第二高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)

邵阳县第二高级中学2024学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2. 5分.满分37. 5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACrafternoonSaturday, September 18, 2023, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetThe March “Crafternoon” at Emma Clark Library is a hatching bird pop-up craft (雏鸟孵化工艺). Stop by Saturday, September 18 anytime between 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for this free craft! Welcome all children. If you have anyquestions,*********************************.The Flower & Garden ShowJune 3-20, 2023, 8:00 AM-6:00 PMHicks NurseriesGo to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury if your children want to know the hottest ideas and products for gardening. The Flower& Garden Show, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, beginning on June 3 and running through June 20, offers kinds of activities for children interested in gardening.Super Bowl “Saturday”Sunday, August 8, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetKick off (使开始) the Super Bowl weekend with football-focused activities on Sunday, August 8. Simply drop into the children’s department at Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Play games and enter for a chance to win a special prize. Be sure to catch the fun and families with children all ages are welcome.21. Which event provides an email address for the public?A. Rolling River Day Camp Family Day.B. Crafternoon.C. Super Bowl “Saturday”.D. The Flower& Garden Show.22. For those who are interested in growing flowers, when can they join in an activity?A. On September 18.B. On July 21.C. On June 9.D. On August 12.23. Who are the text intended for?A. School teachers.B. Young couples.C. Families with children.D. Teenagers.【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个活动的相关情况。

南京市一中2022-2023高二英语下学期期中考试(后附答案解析)

2022-2023学年高二英语下学期期中考试（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）注意事项：1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

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第一部分听力（共30分，略）第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ACoding(编码)apps and programming apps for kids are becoming increasingly popular.Here are some of the best apps for teaching kids to code.ScratchScratch is by far the most popular coding app for kids,and it is now used in many schools all over the world. It is available for free on the web as well as for Android and iOS,which is why it is so popular.Created in2003 by MIT students and staff,its coding language is designed for children aged7to16.The language employs visual blocks or bricks that can be dragged and dropped on a workspace to construct logical chains.As a result,the child will have a better understanding of the fundamental principles of coding.Daisy the DinosaurDaisy the Dinosaur is a free iPad and iPhone programming app.What distinguishes it from the rest is that it is designed specifically for children aged4to7.The app was developed by the same team that created the Hopscotch coding app for kids.If you’ve ever used that app,Daisy the Dinosaur has a similar user-friendly interface with limited features that is best for beginners.Cargo-BotCargo-Bot is a free coding app that is available for both Android and iOS devices.It is appropriate for children aged10and up.This app specialises in puzzle challenges involving a robotic arm that must be programmed to perform various tasks,most notably moving coloured boxes to create a specific design or pattern.Kodable试卷第1页，共9页Another relatively well-known coding app for kids is Kodable.’It is free for:both the iPhone and iPad,but there is no option for Android or the web.Kodable is appropriate for both younger children and older teenagers(from8years old and up).It is also remarkable for guiding users from a basic to a complex level of coding.The approach is very game-like,with users able to select a character to guide them through the levels. 1．Why is Scratch so popular?A．It can be adjusted by students in school.B．It was developed at the earliest time.C．It is free to use on several platforms.D．It helps children understand coding principles.2．Which app is suitable for learners of5years old?A．Scratch,B．Daisy the Dinosaur.C．Cargo Bot.D．Kodable.3．What can be known about Kodable?A．It has different levels.B．It has many difficult puzzles.C．It uses visual blocks or bricks to perform tasks.D．Its development team created the Hopscotch coding app.BEveryone deserves to love where he or she live.That’s why Tash Frootko,a property developer in Gloucester, England,began the Rainbow Street project in her quiet town four years ago.Frootko brought a new life to her properties by brightening the outside of each home,transforming her neighborhood into a colorful place.Now,she is partnering with local street artists to take her project a step further and turn Gloucester’s city center into a Rainbow Square.“We didn’t get recognition from local people at first.But later,an unexpected outcome happened,”said Frootko.“It has brought the community together really well,“Michelle,a local citizen said.“If it wasn’t for Frootko, then none of us would have come out and spoken to each other.”“I actively seek out areas that can’t receive enough attention and turn them into huge attractive colors for everyone to enjoy and add a much-needed cultural boost for the city,”Frootko said.The new Rainbow Square includes an even more special design.Frootko convinced two street artists to get on board and contribute large murals to two buildings on the Square.Power,a street artist and printmaker,has worked on community art projects across the UK.She said,“This was truly a labour of love.With a uniquely试卷第2页，共9页designed typeface,shadows and gold leaf,I hope that this mural becomes a much-loved landmark of the city and makes the city attractive.”The final result of the project was a huge hit,turning a once sleepy collection of streets into a place that celebrates joy and culture.Every local citizen and visitor who walks by is sure to have their day brightened by the art of the Rainbow Square.And all of this is related to Frootko’s strong willpower.4．Why did Frootko set up the Rainbow Street project?A．To find talented street artists.B．To brighten everyone’s day.C．To beautify where she lived.D．To make a profit for her company.5．What is the local people’s attitude to Frootko’s Rainbow Square initially?A．Supportive.B．Suspicious.C．Cautious.D．Tolerant.6．What does Power think of the mural on the Rainbow Square?A．It helps improve her skills.B．It is fit to promote culture.C．It shows her talent for art.D．It adds to Gloucester’s charm.7．Which word can best describe Frootko?A．Determined.B．Courageous.C．Humorous.D．Generous.CTomatoes are common in daily life.Cat hie Martin,British scientist,has been working on developing purple tomatoes for years.Though the color is unusual,now this special kind of tomatoes has very high levels of antioxidants(AOS,抗氧化剂).AOS are found naturally in plants like blueberries and red cabbage.Scientists believe AOS may help prevent heart disease and help fight against diseases like diabetes(糖尿病).But tomatoes naturally only have a small amount of AOS in them.Martin wanted to see if she could create tomatoes with lots of AOS by changing the DNA of a tomato plant.A plant developed from specially created DNA is known as a GMO(转基因生物).Martin added two genes(基因)from a plant called snapdragon.Soon her plants were producing small purple tomatoes with lots of AOS.Even better,the tomatoes remained fresh almost twice as long as normal tomatoes.Martin and other scientists further tested the tomatoes on mice that were likely to get cancer.The mice that were fed the purple tomatoes lived about30%longer than those fed normal tomatoes.Though that’s good news,experiments on mice don’t always predict what effects on humans will be the same.We need to see more experiments about it.GMOs were first allowed in America in the late1990s.But GMO products weren’t popular with customers. Many people were scared by the idea that the foods weren’t natural or safe.There’re still questions about the effects of GMO crops on the environment.However,scientists deny these claims.试卷第3页，共9页Even so,many people have concerns about them.Because of these concerns,most GMO products created over the last20years have focused on helping farmers rather than attracting customers.Anyway,on September7,2022,the US approved the purple tomatoes,which is the first time it has approved a GMO plant designed to target human health.8．Why did Martin experiment on purple tomatoes?A．They are available easily.B．They have a special color.C．They don’t have enough AOS.D．They can stop some diseases.9．What’s the author s attitude to the test on the mice?A．Favorable.B．Unclear.C．Unsupportive.D．Doubtful.10．What does the underlined word“so”in Paragraph5refer to?A．The environment affects GMO foods.B．The customers do not like GMO foods.C．GMO products are used to help farmers.D．Scientists think GMO products are safe.11．What’s the suitable title for the text?A．Different DNA Can Benefit Plant GrowthB．Scientists Are Changing DNA of TomatoesC．Tomatoes with Changed DNA Are ApprovedD．Human Health Depends on Changed DNADWhen my two boys have free time,they want to go to the mall.No,they aren’t shop-a-holics(购物狂).They want to go to gaze at sneakers.These aren’t the sneakers you find in Foot Locker.They are limited editions—usually Nikes—that range in price from$250-$900or more.There’s the Chunky Dunkys,a collaboration between Nike and ice cream maker Ben and Jerry’s.And the Space Jam Jordans.And dozens of other pairs of shoes,all of which they know by name and all of which are very,very expensive.That made me wonder:How did this sneaker culture develop?After all,when I was a kid,I wanted Jordan brand shoes too.But they cost$100and I would wear them until they fell apart.Now,my boys long for shoes that cost ten times that and if they got them,they would never even think of scuffing them up by wearing them.It all started during the Industrial Revolution,when the very wealthy began to find they had leisure time on their hands,Elizabeth Semmelhack,who runs the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto,told me.“These’nouveau riche(暴发户)’industrialists wanted to show that they had arrived.And so,the ancient试卷第4页，共9页game of tennis was revived.”explained Semmelhack,“But the problem with lawn tennis—one,the lawns of lawn tennis are extremely expensive,so they didn’t want people to run around in leather shoes.And two,when you play on lawn,you can get your feet wet.So rubber soled shoes,the sneaker,was invented as something that the wealthy could wear as they pursued these wealthy pleasures.Besides,rubber was,at the time,quite expensive,so having shoes with rubber soles was seen as a status symbol.”But for most of us,sneakers were something you wore—not something you collected.With the development of internet,older versions of shoes could be purchased and collected.And sneaker companies,Nike especially, leaned into the trend.12．What is the Chunky Dunkys?A．It’s a company’s name.B．It’s a kind of ice cream.C．It’s a kind of limited edition sneaker.D．It’s one of the author’s kids’name.13．Why did the author mention his experience as a kid?A．To show he was poor when he was a kid.B．To encourage his children to wear cheap shoes.C．To give an example about the development of sneaker culture.D．To show Jordan brand shoes have been popular for a long time.14．What can we know from Semmelhack’s words?A．Rubber soled shoes could prevent feet from wetting.B．These‘nouveau riche’industrialists created lawn tennis.C．Leather shoes were more expensive than rubber soled shoes.D．The very wealthy were busy with their work during Industrial Revolution.15．What does the author’s attitude towards collecting sneakers?A．Objective.B．Critical.C．Favourable.D．Unconcerned.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

上海市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语含答案

A.call offB.call inC.call onD.call up
5.When weighing Thomas Jefferson’s legacy, one must consider, ______, his promotion of democratic principles, despite his ownership of slaves.
A.empathy-oriented; charitableB.empathy-oriented; established
C justice-oriented; demandingD.justice-oriented; needy
10.This moment is an opportunity to build a sharper UNESCO, a UNESCO with better delivery, ______ its ambitions and in line with the needs of the 21st century.
2.The basketball coach’s course is known for its ______ training, as he pushes his players to their limits to achieve maximum performance.
A.humbleB.intenseC.randomD.undying
A.once and for allB.in allC.after allD.above all
6.While these measures have been helpful in reducing the recent stress in financial markets, they ______ providing a lasting solution to the challenges.

2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题(含答案)

2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题（含答案）本试卷共计130分。

考试时间为120分钟。

注意事项:1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

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第一部分单项选择（共15 小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）1. I would be the last to__________ to answer the teacher's question as I did not review my lessons well.A. pretendB. attemptC. associateD. torture2. It has been__________ all over the world that China has made tremendous achievements in economy.A. acknowledgedB. criticizedC. assumedD. overlooked3. Our teacher received further education in a London university, so he speaks English with a strong London__________.A. toneB. pronunciationC. accentD. vocabulary4. The speed limit says that you can drive at a__________ speed of 120km/h on the expressway, beyond which you are likely to be fined.A. maximumB. minimumC. timelessD. critical5. If you already have severe__________ symptoms, then seek help right away.A. desperateB. deliberateC. depressiveD. decent6. They have begun to look seriously into the reasons and__________ the problem.A. appeal toB. react toC. contribute toD. seek solutions to7. All theories__________ practice and in turn service practice.A. originate fromB. date fromC. learn fromD. differ from8. Soon after, young Chinese modern dancers began to __________on the world stage with their unique style.A. emergeB. employC. enhanceD. evaluate9. In his Modernist view, beauty lies in simplicity and__________, and the aim of the designer is to create solutions to problems through the most efficient means.A. motiveB. representativeC. eleganceD. reputation10. My close friend originally took pills to lose weight until she realized that it broughther__________ pain and poor health.A. anything butB. Far fromC. nothing butD. more than11. __________to the discovery of black holes, Stephen Hawking is one of the most__________ scientists who have changed the way human understand the universe.A Devoted; admired B. Devoted; admiringC. Devoting; admiredD. Devoting; admiring12. Mark is a genius. By the time he graduated, he__________ jobs by a dozen computer companies.A. has offeredB. has been offeredC. had offeredD. had been offered13. Critical reasoning, together with problem-solving, __________teenagers to make better decisions.A. prepareB. preparesC. is preparingD. are preparing14. Raising people's awareness is__________ the key to improving the environment lies.A. thatB. whyC. whatD. where15. I will brand my golden stay in Paris on my heart__________ I led a happy and fruitful life.A. whereB. whenC. whileD. which第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

福建省福州屏东中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷

高二英语（本试卷共12页，五部分，满分150分；考试时间120分钟）友情提示：所有答案都必须写在答题卡对应区域内，答在本试卷上无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题每段对话仅读一遍。

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

1. Where are the speakers going to meet?A. In a lab.B. In a cafeteria.C. In a classroom.2. What will Jeff take to school tomorrow?A. An apple pie.B. A carrot cake.C. A roast chicken.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Visiting a neighbor.B. Getting a library.C. Attending a meeting.4. What will Jim probably do this weekend?A. Finish a project.B. Take a class.C. Have a rest.5. Why does Amanda want to learn to play the guitar?A. To record popular songs.B. To perform her own music.C. To become a guitar teacher.第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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