高二下英语试题月考
湖北省部分学校2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题
湖北省部分学校2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题一、阅读理解How to explore Yellowstone National Park in just two days? Here is an incredible 2-day itinerary (行程) that enables you to see Yellowstone’s best in just one weekend.DAY ONE●Lamar Valley: This grassy valley supports huge numbers of bears, wolves, deer, bisons, coyotes and bald eagles. To see a wolf, get up before sunrise and head to Lamar Valley in the park’s northeast corner.●Mammoth Hot Springs: Near the park's north entrance, stop at Mammoth Hot Springs where you can see colorful terraces (梯形地貌) formed by hot springs rising to the surface. You’ll see about 50 hot springs as you follow the boardwalks for 1.75 miles.●Old Faithful Inn: A trip to Yellowstone wouldn’t be complete without seeing one of the largest log structures in the world. Built from 1903 to 1904, the Old Faithful Inn is an amazing hotel worth visiting.DAY TWO●Grand Prismatic: Head to Midway Geyser Basin and walk along the boardwalk to see one of the world’s largest and deepest hot springs — Grand Prismatic Spring. It’s larger than a football field at 370 feet across and deeper than a 10-story building at 125 feet. Its colors are incredible and range from deep blue in the center to green to yellow and orange on the edges.●Yellowstone Lake: When you feel hungry, head for Yellowstone Lake, which has 141 miles of shoreline. Thirteen picnic areas line the lake’s shores. Be ready to enjoy a peaceful picnic.●Giant Waterfalls: The powerful Yellowstone River formed the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone which is home to three incredible waterfalls: Upper, Lower and Crystal falls. Seeing the waterfalls in the late afternoon or early evening light is breathtaking.1．Which of the following is the best place for watching wildlife?A．Lamar Valley.B．Giant Waterfalls.C．Grand Prismatic.D．Mammoth Hot Springs.2．What is the highlight of Old Faithful Inn?A．Its short history.B．Its surrounding wonders.C．Its modern design.D．Its unique architecture.3．What do we know about Grand Prismatic?A．It is blue on the edges.B．It is perfect for a picnic.C．It is very large in size.D．It owns three waterfalls.When Ben Edlavitch was in elementary school, his grandfather, David Levine, got him his first Lego set. Growing up in Richmond, Edlavitch enjoyed plenty of quality time with his grandfather. From Edlavitch’s young age, the two shared countless hours tending to Levine’s 1926 Ford Model A, which developed in them a working rapport (融洽) that served them well when they participated as contestants on the fourth season of Lego Masters, a reality competition show on Fox, in the fall of 2023.Edlavitch and Levine were among 12 teams chosen from over 2,000 applicants to appear on the show, hosted by Lego Batman himself, Will Arnett. Over the course of the show, the teams were tasked with creating original builds for a chance to win $100,000 and the title of Lego Master. To prepare for it, Edlavitch says, “We spent a lot of time together figuring out Lego techniques... We studied past seasons to see what the judges liked and responded to.”For Edlavitch, 21, a student at the University of Virginia studying community-focused architecture, Lego bricks build a lifetime of “play”, an essential aspect of his approach to architecture. “Lego teaches you a world perspective (视角), which is that you can take anything apart and put it back together again in a way that makes it better,” he says,“and that, I think, is what got me into architecture.”Aside from his builds on Lego Masters, Edlavitch has created a 433-brick model of the Richmond skyline and a Richmond city block. Moreover, Edlavitch says he will offer kids’ workshops that combine Lego and architecture in an approachable way, introducing the field to a new generation through “play”.According to Edlavitch, most people don’t think about architecture very seriously as a career until later high school or college, at which point a lot of these kind of old-fashioned programs are considered too late to get started, and this leads to a less diverse and less creative field. He hopes, through his builds and workshops, to model a different approach.4．How was Edlavitch and his grandfather’s performance at the show?A．Unsatisfying.B．Unexpected.C．Excellent.D．Worrying. 5．What did Edlavitch and his grandfather do for the show?A．They arranged three seasons.B．They consulted Lego Batman.C．They interviewed the judges.D．They studied Lego techniques.6．What does Edlavitch think of “play”?A．It is important for learning architecture.B．It takes up much of his study time.C．It fails to open opportunities for creation.D．It is meaningless for a new generation. 7．Why does Edlavitch decide to provide workshops for kids?A．To offer chances for them to recognize Lego.B．To develop their interest in architecture.C．To encourage them to be more serious.D．To show his talent in building Lego.Using AI, a group of researchers from Dalhouse University in Halifax have begun the work of translating the language of chickens. Dr. Suresh Neethirajan, one of the lead researchers of the study, set out to create a “universal chicken translator”, reported The Conversation.Chicken speech is actually a lot more complex than one might think. They can make different sounds, and the way they communicate with one another can be affected by their environment and age. Moreover, chickens also communicate through body language and facial expressions.Luckily, the researchers were able to use new Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to help them begin to know what chickens are saying. According to The Conversation, AI can process and analyze huge amounts of sound data. It can recognize patterns and types of vocalizations (发声). Using this information and an AI technique called Natural Language Processing, the researchers began to interpret the emotional states of chickens. Moreover, the researchers also used data video to record the chickens’ expressions and facial temperatures, thus knowing how chickens respond to something stressful.Neethirajan said that his team’s interest in chicken communication isn’t just academic. “Farmers can use this knowledge to create better living conditions, leading to healthier andhappier chickens. This, in turn, can affect the quality of produce, animal health and overall farm efficiency,” he said.The more people understand animals, the more likely they are to care about their well-being. Other researchers could use the data and methods that Neethirajan and his team have collected to begin to understand other bird species, and take care of their well-being as well.As AI becomes more and more common in our lives, it can be misused more easily. Neethirajan and his team, however, are part of a push toward positive AI use. Instead of using AI for boring goals, they suggest using AI to create a better world. For this, they should be commended.8．Why is the complexity of chicken speech mentioned in paragraph 2?A．To introduce the lifestyles of chickens.B．To explain chickens’ ways of communication.C．To prove scientists’ idea of new AI technologies.D．To show the necessity to create chicken translators.9．What did Neethirajan’s team use Natural Language Processing to do?A．Observe chickens’ facial expressions.B．Track chickens’ temperatures.C．Learn about chickens’ feelings.D．Record chickens’ sounds.10．What does Neethirajan say about their finding?A．It can be beneficial to farmers.B．It needs further testing.C．It causes doubt among researchers.D．It is harmful to animals.11．What does the underlined word “commended” in the last paragraph probably mean?A．Invited.B．Praised.C．Ignored.D．Trained.Today’s teens are still going through the same physical and emotional transitions (过渡) older generations had, but they’re also burdened with pressures we never could have imagined even several years ago—from the cruel separation caused by social media to the terrifying impact of climate change. In the face of all this, how can teens overcome these challenges? While there’re no simple answers to this question, part of the way forward is learning self-compassion.Self-compassion means treating yourself with kindness and support when you’re having a hard time, being aware of difficult emotions and recognizing they’re a normal part of life. Thismay sound like no big deal, but actually, most of us do the opposite. When something’s happened that makes us feel bad, for example, we tend to be overly self-critical, often assuming that whatever happened was our fault.In a recently published study, my colleagues and I taught one group of teens the Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T) program. Eight sessions were designed to help them be more supportive and compassionate to themselves. Another group learned a healthy lifestyle course that included sessions on nutrition, exercise, sleep and healthy social media use.In our study, all the teens were exhibiting some anxious symptoms. The results showed that after six months, teens in the self-compassion group were over 2.5 times less likely to develop full-blown anxiety compared to teens in the healthy lifestyle group, suggesting the self-compassion course protected the teens from getting more anxious.Although we can’t determine how self-compassion is protective, we suspect it has to do with teens developing an understanding of common humanity. In one class, a teen said, “Whatever you’re feeling, you’re not alone in it. Somebody else will feel the same way, and will know where you’re coming from.”Self-compassion won’t solve all teens’ problems. But it’ll give them a new way to approach their problems without blaming themselves. As one teen said to me after taking a self-compassion course, “You know, it’s changed the way I look at myself and the world.” And that can make all the difference.12．What do most people tend to do when having a hard time?A．They criticize others.B．They seek support.C．They remain normal.D．They blame themselves.13．How did the author and his colleagues mainly draw their conclusion?A．By making comparisons.B．By listing numbers.C．By quoting sayings.D．By presenting examples.14．How can self-compassion affect teens in the author’s opinion?A．It helps develop kindness in them.B．It can give them a new viewpoint.C．It gets them to take care of others.D．It makes them emotionally weaker. 15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．How Can Teenagers Get Over Challenges in Life?B．How Is Self-Compassion Used to Fight Loneliness?C．Can Self-Compassion Help Teens With Anxiety?D．Is Guiding the Teen Years Harder Than Before?While most people appreciate the health advantages that come from running, cycling, or lifting weights, fewer people understand the benefits that come from a good swim. Actually, swimming provides a series of specific benefits.Arguably, the most important one is that it promotes heart health. According to a research, the practice improves circulation and cardiovascular (心血管的) efficiency, so one’s risk of heart attack decreases. 16 , which raises your heart rate and reduces your blood pressure effectively.17 . To push yourself forward, swimming requires the use of many major muscle groups of the body. These include core muscles, neck muscles, arm, hand and shoulder muscles, chest and back muscles, plus leg and feet muscles, thus contributing to muscle strengthening.Swimming can aid in weight management goals as well. 18 . One public health analysis found that a 155-pound person burns 281 calories per hour swimming at a medium pace but can burn as many as 704 calories per hour swimming freestyle at a vigorous (强有力的) pace.Additionally, swimming has mental health benefits. Studies show that moving through water increases blood flow to the brain and causes a release of dopamine (多巴胺). 19 .Given so many benefits of swimming, why not get started? Some experts recommend a mix of both swimming and other water-related works when starting out. Above all, making the experience enjoyable is key to ensuring you stick with it. “Swimming is not just an exercise but an enjoyable and refreshing experience. 20 ,” says Lori Sherlock, an exercise physiology professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine.A．Swimming is also good for every muscle in the bodyB．Swimming is a whole-body rhythmic and dynamic activityC．The butterfly stroke burns as many as 774 calories per hourD．Research shows that repeating swim movements can burn many caloriesE．There are some techniques about swimming which need to be practicedF．In this way, swimming has even been shown to improve memory functionG．It can also enhance your physical health, mental well-being and quality of life二、完形填空I stared at the screen, re-reading the message from my friend, Noelle. Someone had 21 her by sharing her personal news — she had been refused by her dream school, which Noelle had shared with only several people. She didn’t know who let the 22 out, but she was disappointed.I felt so 23 as I’d been the one to tell someone beyond her 24 . It’d have been easy to admit what I had done and 25 if her note was an accusation. But it read as though it had been 26 and pasted (粘贴) to several people. 27 the right option, I chose the coward (胆小的) way out.“I’m sorry that happened to you,” I 28 . “How awful that your confidence was broken.” And her 29 came back within seconds, “Thank you.”30 , that would be good enough. I didn’t admit my action, but I’d expressed regret and 31 her pain. But, deep down, I knew I’d been the one to 32 faith and hurt her. I was ashamed, not only for my original action, but because I’d heaped (堆积) wrong upon wrong by 33 it up.I felt painful. I knew what stood between me and doing the right thing: my image. That’s what I 34 to lose after telling Noelle the truth.Yet what was my image compared to doing the 35 thing? To remain silent would make that image a lie anyway. So the next day, I went straight to Noelle and admitted what I’d done.21．A．followed B．interrupted C．upset D．warned 22．A．solution B．word C．way D．cry 23．A．angry B．surprised C．amused D．guilty 24．A．circle B．response C．control D．description 25．A．wait B．question C．apologize D．smile 26．A．refused B．copied C．removed D．taught 27．A．Making B．Considering C．Expecting D．Ignoring28．A．typed B．called C．admitted D．repeated 29．A．translation B．doubt C．reply D．puzzle 30．A．Luckily B．Surely C．Sadly D．Simply 31．A．sympathized with B．assisted with C．reflected onD．experimented on32．A．answer B．establish C．have D．break 33．A．picking B．taking C．covering D．bringing 34．A．feared B．decided C．intended D．managed 35．A．boring B．right C．embarrassing D．traditional三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
浙江省名校2023-2024学年高二下学期2月月考英语试卷(含答案)
浙江省名校2023-2024学年高二下学期2月月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、听力题1．What will James do tomorrow?A. Watch a TV program.B. Give a talk.C. Write a report. 2．What can we say about the woman?A. She’s generous.B. She’s curious.C. She’s helpful.3．When does the train leave?A. At 6:30.B. At 8:30.C. At 10:30.4．How does the woman go to work?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bike.5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Doctor and patient. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the woman regret?A. Giving up her research.B. Dropping out of college.C. Changing her major.7．What is the woman interested in studying now?A. Ecology.B. Education.C. Chemistry.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What is the man?A. A hotel manager.B. A tour guide.C. A taxi driver.9．What is the man doing for the woman?A. Looking for some local foods.B. Showing her around the seaside.C. Offering information about a hotel.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
上海市进才中学2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题
上海市进才中学2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试题一、语法填空Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Over the past decade or so, biologists have shown that we are filled with microbiomes (微生物组), inside and out. This microbiome, 1 (compose) of bacteria, fungi and viruses, profoundly influences our health and fitness and sometimes is even linked to our emotional state.The oral microbiome gets far less attention, but we 2 (know) of it for a long time. In 1891, US dentist Willoughby D．Miller first proposed that bacteria could leave the mouth, travel to other parts of the body and cause disease. We only began to get supporting evidence in 1989, when researchers noticed that people who had experienced a heart attack were rated as having oral health that was about twice as poor as 3 of a control group. Even when age, social class and smoking habits 4 (account) possible factors, the results remained almost the same. A solid link seemed to be there.More recently, thanks to DNA sequencing technology, by cataloguing the microbes in our mouths, we are now finding that the types of bacteria people have 5 (live) there seem to be associated with a growing number of conditions like cancer. Perhaps the most striking example is Alzheimer’s disease. It can be found that people with gum (牙龈) disease are 6 increased risk of developing this condition, which slowly robs people of their memories, personalities and cognitive function. However, until recently, it was unclear 7 poor oral health was a contributing cause of Alzheimer’s or a consequence of it.Then, in 2019, scientists discovered some species of bacteria known 8 (cause) gum disease — including one called Porphyromonas gingivalis — which are inside the brains of people who died of Alzheimer’s disease. If the mouth bacteria were getting into the brain, that lent weight to the idea that they could be a cause of Alzheimer’s.Researchers are still trying to grasp how this could happen. 9 the mechanism is, they note that there may be a way you can protect yourself in advance. Dental scientists at theUniversity of Melbourne, Australia, is developing a vaccine against gum disease 10 you can reduce the risks of gum diseases significantly.二、选词填空Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.Luxury brands used to speak in monologues. However, nowadays, influencers are becoming the ambassadors of those luxurious brands.In the age of social media, the buyers are having a voice in products, in particular, the influencers. These individuals have won large followings by 11 and attacking occasionally a variety of products. Their fame stems from the clever use of Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok. Their posts seem trivial. Their business isn’t.For consumers, influencers are at once a walking advert and a trusted friend. For the brands, they are a(n) 12 . And for regulators, they are the subject of ever closer review. On March 29th, news reports 13 that China’s authorities were planning new restrictions concerning livestreaming platforms. The limitations 14 how much money internet users can spend tipping their favorite influencers, how much those influencers can earn from fans and what they are allowed to post.There hardly exists any 15 of the size of the influencer industry. One in 2020 from the National Bureau of Statistics in China, where influencers gained prominence earlier than in the West, assessed its contribution to the economy at $210bn, equivalent to 1.4% of GDP. As with many things digital, the pandemic seems to have given it a(n) 16 as more people were glued to their smartphones more of the time. The influencer ecosystem is challenging the 17 principle of luxury-brand management. Apart from being one-directional, campaigns have tendedto be 18 , unchanging and expensive. The same smile from the same photograph of the same Hollywood star would induce passers-by to purchase an item for many years. Such star-led campaigns can be unappealing to teenagers and 20-somethings 19 authenticity over timeless glamour. And influencers, with their girl-or boy-next-door charm, offer this for a small portion of the fee of a big-name star. The best ones are able to repackage a brand’s message in a way that is 20 with their voice, their followers’ tastes and their platform of choice. So to be a top-ten brand, you have to know how to play the digital game. If you don’t, you are not going to be top ten for very long.三、完形填空A cancer diagnosis will force King Charles III out of the public eye for the foreseeable future. For a highly 21 royal family that has cultivated its public image through countless appearances a year — ribbon-cuttings, ship launchings, gala benefits and so on — the marginalization of Charles may finally force the royals to rethink how they 22 themselves in a social-media age.The king’s illness is the latest 23 to the British royal family, which has seen its ranks thinning by death, scandal (Prince Andrew) and self-exile (流放) (Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan). Regardless of what is predicted, it appears that the king’s cancer presses the royal family into 24 territory.The answer to it, royal watchers argue, may be 25 . During the coronavirus pandemic, Elizabeth conducted meeting s via Zoo m calls,becoming 26 enough with it that she made jokes with the digitally distorted faces on her computer screen.Social media can also be employed to enhance the 27 exposure of family members. The royal family’s Instagram account 28 more than 13 million followers. But for young people, who spend whole day following their favorite celebrities online, a royal turning up to dedicate a new primary school may not 29 as much as it did to their previous generations.Prince Harry, the king’s younger son, fell out bitterly with his family after his 30 from royal duties and relocation to California in 2020. Undoubtedly, the greatest burden falls onthe mere remaining 41-year-old heir (继承人), William, who has been recognized as a qualified successor for 31 a role on issues from climate change to homelessness. Meanwhile, he has jealously guarded his family’s 32 , demanding his office release no photographs of three young children visiting their mother in the hospital. That approach stood 33 his father, who approve the disclosure of an unusual amount of detail about his recent cancer diagnosis. The scrutiny (审查) of William will 34 increase, experts said, as he occupies a more central place in the Windsor family hierarchy.Queen Elizabeth viewed assuming kingly duties as so 35 that she steeled herself, two days before her death at 96, to meet with the outgoing prime minister in Scotland, masking her own condition. Charles, though, has departed from long family practice “in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.”21．A．apparent B．controversial C．visible D．generous 22．A．project B．market C．illustrate D．propose 23．A．witness B．blow C．solution D．disloyalty 24．A．uncharted B．unnoticed C．indefensible D．inexcusable 25．A．human-initiated B．strategy-focused C．technology-drivenD．goal-oriented26．A．frustrated B．preoccupied C．content D．comfortable 27．A．in-depth B．in-person C．in-between D．in-built 28．A．claims B．calculates C．confirms D．clarifies 29．A．matter B．contribute C．relate D．bring 30．A．dismissal B．survival C．withdrawal D．renewal 31．A．carving out B．applying for C．identifying with D．reflecting on 32．A．connection B．priority C．presence D．privacy 33．A．in parallel to B．as opposed to C．on behalf of D．in honor of 34．A．scarcely B．effortlessly C．approximately D．inevitably 35．A．grave B．distinct C．exceptional D．progressive四、阅读理解First, I must get settled into school. My classes begin today at the PRIVET! Russian Academy of Language Studies, where I will be attending class five days a week, four hours a day.I know I am such a shameless student. I laid my clothes out last night, just like I did before my first day of first grade, with my patent leather shoes and my new lunch box.The last thing I want is to end up in a Level One class, which would be so humiliating for me. Given that I already took a whole entire semester of Russian at my Night School for Divorced Ladies in New York, and that I spent the summer memorizing flash cards. The thing is, I don’t even know how many levels this school has, but the me re mention of “level” sparks a resolve within me to aim for Level Two—at least.It’s such a hard test! I can’t get through even a tenth of it!In the end, it’s OK, though.So it’s hammering down rain today, but I show up early, wander about the school and smugly walk past all those Level One students (who must be cookies, really) and enter my first class. Here I am with my peers. But it becomes swiftly evident that these are not my peers and that I have no business being here. I feel like I’m swimming, but barely. Like I’m taking in water with every breath. The teacher, a skinny guy (Why are the teachers so skinny here? I don’t trust skinny Russians.), is going way too fast, is skipping over whole chapters of the textbook, saying, “You already know this, you already know that…” and keeping up a rapid-fire conversation with my apparently fluent classmates. My stomach is gripped in horror and I’m gasping for air and praying he won’t call on me. Just as soon as the break comes, I run out of that classroom on wobbling legs and I scurry all the way over to the administrative office almost in tears, where I beg in very clear English if they could please move me down to a Level One class. And so they do. And now I am here.36．What do we know about the writer from the first two paragraphs?A．She is a newly-admitted student majoring in language teaching.B．She has no knowledge of this foreign language and is put to shame.C．She is full of anticipation and readiness for new educational pursuit.D．She attends the same school to build upon prior academic achievements.37．What does the underlined word smugly in paragraph 5 mean?A．arrogantly B．furiously C．secretly D．nobly38．Why does the writer withdraw from Level Two class in the end?A．The teacher singles her out for her inability to converse smoothly in foreign language.B．The age and culture divide leads to an overwhelming sense of alienation with classmates.C．The unexpected discomfort in her stomach prompts a pause in regular learning activities.D．The unthinkable difficulty in catching up with the teaching rhythm destroys confidence. 39．What might be the best title of the passage?A．Well Begun, Half Done.B．An Idle Youth, A Needy Age.C．More Haste, Less Speed.D．No Pain, No Gain.I guess I was a little bored. 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These bracelets are one of our hottest sellers this year, and with disruptions in the supply chain, we can only guarantee that we have 1,279 861 of these bracelets on hand for this ad.Jewelry Specifications:• Made in Arezzo, Italy. 18k gold finish• Diamond Aura®, the Ultimate Diamond Alternative®• Fit wrists up to 7 ¼"Italian Fantasia Bracelet CollectionA．X Bracelet (¼ ctw) $399 $59* Save $340B．Woven Bracelet (⅓ ctw) $299 $69* Save $230*special price only for customers using the offer code*an extra $50 refund for any purchase exceeding 6 pieces.40．Which of the descriptions is true about the advertised products?A．The bracelets boast original Italian design and craftsmanship.B．There is no restriction on wrist size due to its adjustable design.C．A supply chain disruption leads to products being out of stock.D．the jewelry is framed with real diamonds of the finest quality.41．Raffinato is mainly in charge of _________.A．invention B．production C．distribution D．exhibition42．If a local adolescent wants to buy 2 Woven Bracelets and 3 Sets of Both as souvenir forroommates, the minimum price he/she has to pay is ______.A．$295B．$385C．$415D．$435At Cleveland Bridge, in Bath, a long line of traffic is building up. Although the Georgian structure was praised for its handsome Greek Revival style by Nikolaus Pevsner, an architectural master, it was built for horses, not cars. Repairs will close the bridge for several months, causing bigger jams and more pollution in a city where air quality is already a cause of concern.Bath is an extreme example of a tradeoff faced by much of the country. Britain has the oldest housing stock in Europe, with one in five homes more than 100 years old. Period features are valued and often protected by law. Yet as efforts to cut carbon emissions intensify, they are contradicting attempts to preserve heritage. It is a “delicate balance” says Wera Hobhouse, Bath’s Member of Parliament (议员) “What is the public benefit of dealing with the climate emergency, versus protecting a heritage asset?”Two years ago, Bath was among the first British cities to declare a “climate emergency” when it also promised to go carbon-neutral by 2030. Yet Bath also wants—and is legally required to preserve its heritage. With Roman remains and Georgian streets that spread across the Avon Valley in shades of honey and butter, the city is designated a world heritage site by UNESCO. About 60% of it is further protected by the government as a conservation area, more than 5,000 of Bath’s buildings—nearly 10% of the total—are listed as being of special architectural or historical interest, making it a criminal offence to alter them without permission.Many of the features that make Bath’s Georgian buildings so delicate also make them leaky. Buildings of traditional construction make up 30% of Bath’s housing stock but take up 40% of domestic carbon emissions, according to the Centre for Sustainable Energy, a charity. British homes are rated for energy efficiency on a scale from A to G; most traditional buildings in the city are an F or G.Transport is another area where climate and heritage clash. Bath’s 17th-century streets lack room for bike lanes. Joanna Wright was recently relieved of her role as Bath’s climate chief after proposing that North Road, which leads to the university, should be closed to traffic. In two years she was unable to install any on-street electric-vehicle charging points, partly because of the “nightmare” of getting permission to dig up old pavements.All this means going carbon neutral by 2030 looks hard, but the city is at least beginning to make compromises. In March it launched the first “clean-air zone” outside London, charging drivers to enter central Bath. A trial has made 160 electric motoreycles available to hire. And local opinion seems to be shifting in favour of sustainability. “The discussion has moved dramatically towards considering the climate emergency,” says Ms. Hobhouse.43．What problem does Bath face?A．It is getting more and more crowded due to the maintenance work underway.B．Its housing stock with a long history are being altered without authorization.C．Its historical significance makes it hard to be reformed into an eco-friendly city.D．Its promise to go carbon-neutral by 2030 is greeted with doubt from its citizens. 44．The percentage mentioned in the underlined sentence (Paragraph 4) is intended to _________.A．highlight the long history of Bath’s building complexB．show the low energy efficiency of the historic buildingsC．illustrate the delicate features that Bath’s buildings shareD．challenge the validity and credibility of the A-G scale45．Why was Joanna Wright removed from her position?A．She proposed the North Road not be accessible to the public.B．She failed to solve the conflict between transport and heritage.C．She stood right in the way of the heritage preservation efforts.D．She struggled to get authorized to dig up those old pavements.46．What can be inferred from the passage?A．Wera Hobhouse keeps a balance between public benefit and heritage protection.B．Traditional buildings in Bath are not available to visitors not having permits.C．Bath has been setting the pace for the construction of a carbon-neutral city.D．Local people in Bath used to favor heritage conservation over sustainability.Immersive Art Draws People InWith bold, swirling brushstrokes (绘画技巧) and vivid colors, Vincent van Gogh’s stirring Starry Night brings to life a turbulent (汹涌的) sky. It’s one of the most recognizable paintings in the world. And gazing at the scenic canvas can make museum visitors feel starstruck.But seeing this masterpiece on a gallery wall isn’t the only way art fans can experience its impact 47 . They find themselves surrounded by shimmering colors that dance before their eyes and ripple (涟漪) at their feet. These exhibitions digitally project moving images onto walls, floors, and sometimes onto viewers themselves. They are examples of immersive art.48 . While it can be hard to characterize, it’s generally a multisensory, an interactive event that engages viewers and lets them feel like part of the artwork. One thing is certain — these exhibitions have been wildly popular — selling out tickets in cities worldwide.Van Gogh gained fame only after his death. In fact, the 19th-century painter sold just one painting during his lifetime. But now he is immersive art’s biggest superstar. His work has been showcased in various exhibitions featuring immense images. 49 . One show, Van Gogh Alive, has appeared in 65 countries since 2011. It even features a signature scent for visitors to sniff. Shows of other artists — including Monet, Renoir, and Chagall — have lit up venues, too.The popularity of immersive art has been powered party by social media. As visitors post selfies featuring van Gogh’s art or videos of friends stepping into a fantastical fridge, these experiences draw bigger and bigger crowds. 50 . That’s because many curators and creators share a common goal — to help more people get into art!A．Immersive art doesn’t simply mean sitting in a glass case or fitting in a frame.B．The art work is animated and accompanied by music, voices, and background sound.C．In fact, some exhibits give people a chance to be enveloped by van Gogh’s celebrated painting. D．Meanwhile, traditional museums are following the trend and applying immersive technologies E．Critics once described his work as a multidimensional mystery house leading to secret passages.F．More important is the ability to bridge the gap between traditional art spaces and modern audiences.五、书面表达51．Directions:Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point (s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.Preventing ResistanceThe development of drug-resistant pathogens (病原体) can be prevented in at least three ways. First, sufficiently high concentrations of the drug can be maintained in a patient’s body for a long enough time to kill all sensitive cells and hold others long enough for the body’s defenses to defeat them. Discontinuing a drug before all of the pathogens have been neutralized promotes the development of resistance. For this reason, it is important that patients finish their entire antimicrobial prescription (抗菌药物) and resist the temptation to “save some for another day.”A second way to prevent resistance is to use antimicrobial agents in combination so that pathogens resistant to one drug will be killed by the second, and vice versa. Additionally, one drug sometimes enhances the effect of a second drug in a process called synergism. Enhanced effect can also result from combining an antimicrobial drug and a chemical.A third way to reduce the development of resistance is to limit the use of antimicrobials to necessary cases. Unfortunately, many antimicrobial agents are used indiscriminately, in both developed countries and in lessdeveloped regions where many are available without a physician’s prescription. In the United States, an estimated 50 percent of prescriptions for antibacterial agents to treat sore throats and 30 percent of prescriptions for ear infections, are inappropriate because the diseases are viral in nature. Likewise, because antibacterial drugs have no effect on cold and flu viruses, 100 percent of antibacterial prescriptions for treating diseases are unnecessary. As discussed previously, the use of antimicrobial agents encourages the reproduction of resistant bacteria by limiting the growth of sensitive cells; therefore, inappropriate use of such drugs increases the likelihood that resistance of bacteria will multiply.In order to maintain the effectiveness of antimicrobial treatments, responsible practices must be implemented._______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________六、翻译52．你要认识到：如果感觉困难，放平心态，那是因为它真的很难。
高二下期第一次月考英语科试题
2022-2023学年高二下期第一次月考英语试题时间：120分钟满分：150分注意事项：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，选出每小题的正确答案后，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，且书写整洁。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题共100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话读一遍。
1．Why does the woman go out so early?A．To go to school.B．To watch a match.C．To see a doctor.2．How far is the man’s workplace?A．It’s one mile away.B．It’s 20 miles away.C．It’s 30 miles away.3．Who’s having a party?A．Henry.B．The man.C．The woman.4．Where is the woman going this afternoon?A．To the railway station.B．To the library.C．To the airport.5．What does the man think of Adam?A．He’s selfish.B．He’s hard-working.C．He’s outgoing.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
江苏省南通市海安高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试题(含答案)
2023-2024学年度高二年级第二学期阶段检测英语第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Wash the vegetables.B. Greet the guests.C. Cut more vegetables.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Teacher and student.C. Librarian and student.3. What does the man probably want the woman to do?A. V olunteer with his organization.B. Help him with some research.C. Give some money to a cause.4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. How often to take a car to the shop.B. How to drive a car safely.C. When to buy a car.5. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Go out with Molly.B. Go on a business lunch.C. Go to an auto show.第二节（共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
2023-2024学年山东省青岛第五十八中学高二下学期六月月考英语试题
2023-2024学年山东省青岛第五十八中学高二下学期六月月考英语试题Aptitude Tests RecommendationsAptitude tests are helpful to job seekers of all ages. While career quizzes explore your values and work style, aptitude tests provide a more objective evaluation of your skills, helping you select a career you’re most likely to succeed in. Below are some of the best aptitude tests out there.Clifton StrengthsThe Clifton Strengths program was created based on research around leadership. The research in question pointed to common strengths among successful leaders, like strategic thinking, adaptability and communication. To complete the test, you must answer around 150 questions, each within 20 seconds. Allen Cheung, a tech blogger, notes that CliftonStrengths is more valuable than your average career test because it includes “tricky questions which aren’t as easily gamed”.Red Bull WingfinderDeveloped and tested out by psychology experts, the Red Bull Wingfinder assesses your thinking under pressure. Questions include image sorting, logic puzzles and leadership-related questions. Once you complete the test, you’ll receive a nine-page report and career coaching tailored to your results.SEI Development ReportThe SEI Development Report is an extensive EQ aptitude test that has timed right-and-wrong answers that assess eight fundamentals, including emotional literacy, emotional management and empathy. At the end, you’ll receive a 20-page report with recommended courses on workplace EQ development.CareerOneStopWhile it only takes a few minutes to complete, the CareerOneStop Skills Assessment will help you rank both your technical and soft skills. The career suggestions at the end can be sorted by relevance, annual wages, and job outlook, coupled with with professional coaching or consultation improve your skills.1. What do aptitude tests mainly assess for job seekers?A．Their work ethics. B．Their career interest.C．Their preferred work style. D．Their professional competence.2. What is a unique feature of Clifton Strengths?A．It evaluates leadership skills. B．It is developed by experts.C．It includes challenging questions. D．It offers a comprehensive report.3. Which test suits a job seeker who prefers categorized suggestions and career coaching?A．Clift on Strengths B．Red Bull WingfinderC．SEI Development Report D．CareerOneStop“Hey, lady! You can move your ugly car up now!” The silver-haired driver behind me in a fancy truck rudely yelled at me. Without much thought, I yelled back at the man, “What? Are you in a rush or something?”I was waiting in line at the drive-through to order our breakfast on a Sunday morning. There were only 12 inches or so between me and the car in front of me. There were also three additional cars in front of that one. We were getting nowhere fast. What was he hoping to gain by yelling at me?I wanted to let my own anger go after this ridiculous exchange. But the more I thought about it, the angrier I got. I was angry that he yelled at a mother in front of two kids. My daughter and my son were both confused and saddened by what they had just witnessed. We were on our way to a soccer tournament, and we had a bonus day free from school and work. Probably, there was nothing in the world to be upset about. Then this man let his anger out.I told my kids I was so mad that I had to roll my window up so that I wouldn’t keep yelling at this guy. Then, I stopped and looked back. I had moved up the 12 or so inches at his “suggestion”, while he h adn’t moved an inch. Suddenly, I felt sympathy for him. He must have been suffering in some way. As my kids and I slowly made our way to the pick-up window to pay for our order, I had an idea.“I heard how rude that man was to you, and I wanted to apologiz e to you for having to put up with that. He isn’t worth paying for,” the cashier said to me. “My kids support me in doing that,” I answered the cashier, adding that hate cannot drive out hate.4. Why was the driver angry with the author?A．Her car cut in. B．She screamed athim. C．She held up histruck.D．Her car stoppedsuddenly.5. What does the author mainly tell us in paragraph 3?A．What her kids’ reaction was.B．Why her anger kept growing.C．How she calmed herself down. D．Why she ordered the breakfast.6. What was the author’s final decision?A．She taught her kids a lesson. B．She apologized to the driver.C．She paid for the driver’s food.D．She gave the cashier some advice. 7. What does the author intend to convey in the text?A．Respond to hate with kindness. B．Deal with a man as he deals with you.C．Put distance between your car and another. D．Never go to the drive-through at rush hours.Scientists have made a “breakthrough” in handling nuclear fusion (聚变). The US Department of Energy officially announced the milestone in fusion energy research.For the first time, researchers created a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than they put into the process. The experiment, conducted at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, generated 3.15 megajoules of energy, more than the 2.05 megajoules put into creating it. Nuclear fusion works by forcing together two atoms-most often hydrogen-to make a heavier one-like helium (氦). This explosive process releases massive amounts of energy, the Department of Energy explains. Fusion is the opposite of fission (裂变), the reaction that powers nuclear reactors used commercially today.Fusion occurs naturally in the heart of the Sun and the stars, providing these cosmic (宇宙的) objects with fuel. Since the 1950s, scientists have been trying to reproduce it on Earth in order to make use of the so-called clean, cheap, and almost limitless electricity. According to the International Atomic Energy Agency, fusion generates four times more energy per kilogram than the fission used to power nuclear plants, and nearly 4 million times more energy than burning oil or coal. What’s more, unlike fossil fuels, fusion doesn’t release carbon dioxide the greenhouse gas that’s the main driver of climate change-into the atmosphere. And unlike nuclear fission, fusion doesn’t create long-lived radioactive waste, according to the Department of Energy. But so far, nuclear fusion hasn’t solved our energy problems on a grand scale.The recent announcement is a huge step forward in nuclear fusion energy, but applying the technology at commercial scale is likely still years away. Chanda Prescod Weinstein, a theoretical physicist, pointed out that the process the Department of Energy uses requires tritium (氚), a rare and radioactive isotope (同位素)of hydrogen. “It may yet convey important information that is ultimately transformative. We don’t know yet,” Prescod Weinstein tweeted. Investors, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have poured billions into clean energy field trying to make fusion commercially workable, and the recent announcement is likely to continue that trend.8. What is the breakthrough in nuclear fusion reaction?A．It releases massive amounts of energy.B．It produces 3. 15 megajoules of energy.C．It works by forcing together two atoms.D．It generates more energy than that put into it.9. Why have scientists been conducting nuclear fusion experiments?A．To avoid the commercial use of fission.B．To recycle the byproduct of radioactive waste.C．To reduce emission (排放) of greenhouse gas.D．To aim for the high efficiency in producing energy.10. What does paragraph 5 focus on?A．The attitude of investors.B．The prospect of fusion energy.C．The significance of the announcement.D．The difficulty in producing fusion energy.11. What is the author’s attitude towards fusion energy?A．Critical.B．Negative.C．Optimistic.D．Doubtful.When consuming information, we try to acquire more signals and less noise. We feel like the more information we consume the more signals we receive. While this is probably true on an absolute basis, Nassim Taleb argues in the book Antifragile that it is not true on a relative basis. As you consume more data and the ratio (比率) of noise to signals increases, you know less about w hat’s going on and you are likely to cause more unintentional trouble.The supply of information to which we are exposed under modernity is transforming humans from a calm person to a neurotic (神经质的) one. For the purpose of our discussion, the first person only reacts to real information, and the second largely to noise. The difference between the two will show us the difference between noise and signals. Noise is what you are supposed to ignore; signals are what you need to heed.In science, noise is a generalization beyond the actual sound to describe random information that is totally useless for any purpose, and that you need to clean up to make sense of what you are listening to. You can use and take advantage of noise and randomness, but noise and randomness can also use and take advantage of you, particularly with the data you get on the Internet or through other media. The more frequently you look at data, the more noise you are likely to get, and the higher the noise-to-signal ratio is.Say you look at information on a yearly basis—the changes you see will all be large ones. The ratio of signals to noise is about one to one—this means that about half the changes are real improvements or degradations, and the other half come from randomness. But if you look at the very same data on a daily basis, the composition would change to 95 percent noise and 5 percent signals, and the changes you see daily will certainly be small.12. What opinion does Nassim Taleb probably hold?A．It’s hard to know the real trut h. B．The noise-to-signal ratio is changing.C．The information explosion can beD．More information brings more signals.harmful.13. What does the underlined word “heed” probably mean in paragraph 2?A．Notice. B．Analyse. C．Solve. D．Describe.14. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A．Causes and harms of more noise. B．The meaning and impact of noise.D．Advantages and disadvantages of noise.C．The relationship between noise andsignals.15. How should we handle information according to the author?A．Check it frequently. B．Make use of online data.C．Look at key changes. D．Focus on all changes in it.Have you ever taken a personality test and found the results to be scarily accurate, checked your horoscope (星象学) and had everything come true or taken an online quiz that told you precisely what your favorite Disney princess means about you? Well, we certainly have done so too many times. 16We discovered that we’ve all been falling victim to the Barnum effect. 17 , despite the fact that the description is actually filled with information that applies to everyone. It was named after P.T. Barnum, a famous 19th century showman, who would famously say, “There’s a fool born every minute.”18 as pseudoscience (伪科学) — such as astrology and personality test — remains popular to this day. The Barnum effect explains why extremely general statements, such as the results of your personality test, seem so specific to you.The key to success of astrology and personality test keep the statements as vague as possible, with a mix of mostly positive and some negative content. 19 See “At times you are extroverted and sociable, while at other times you are introverted and reserved”— who would not agree with that statement?20 Take everything you hear with several grains of salt.Recent snowstorms in Southern California left several people dead and others trapped in their homes in the San Bernardino Mountains.During the severe weather, members of the community _________ to help a 79-year-old man get to his wife, who was experiencing a medical _________ miles away. The man, Robert Rice, was confident he could _________ the storms with the supplies he had stocked.But things took an unexpected turn when he learned that his wife, Ann Rice, was struggling to_________ . She had a(n)_________ of chronic (慢性的) lung disease and had been on a ventilator for 3 years. The nursing facility where she lived was 27 miles from Robert, and doctors believed she could die as carbon dioxide _________in her lungs.Robert was _________ that he would be unable to be by her side because of the storm, which had covered most of the area with snow and left many families _________. His daughter _________ the fact that he wasn’t going to be there, and was trying to prepare him for that, but he wasin__________. He kept thinking he’d figure out a way to get himself down there.Doctors were able to __________ her more time, but her worsening condition urged him to do all he could to get to her. He tried to clear some of the driveway himself, but could not __________ the falling snow.That’s when he posted a plea (请求) on Facebook. Soon，a lot of neighbors __________ helped to shovel his driveway. With their joint effort, Robert eventually __________ Ann and spent time with her in the hospital.“I’m so grateful for their __________,” he told the Times. “I believe there were other people who probably needed the help more than me.”21.A．united B．expected C．failed D．promised22.A．treatment B．research C．emergency D．training23.A．predict B．survive C．avoid D．measure24.A．move B．concentrate C．breathe D．communicate 25.A．condition B．memory C．experience D．history26.A．accumulated B．formed C．circulated D．melted27.A．angry B．afraid C．shocked D．guilty28.A．speechless B．aimless C．powerless D．jobless29.A．proved B．doubted C．ignored D．accepted30.A．denial B．favour C．need D．trouble31.A．lend B．buy C．owe D．assign32.A．make use of B．keep track of C．put up with D．keep up with 33.A．casually B．hesitantly C．voluntarily D．accidentally34.A．followed B．reached C．contacted D．protected35.A．kindness B．acceptance C．encouragement D．tolerance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。
福建省福安市第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期第三次月考英语试题(含答案)
福安一中2023—2024第二学期高二第三次月考英语试题（考试时长：120分钟；满分：150分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分）听下面5段对话。
每段对后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B, C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do on Thursday?A. Play football.B. Watch a movie.C. Go hiking.2. What does the man want to do?A. Place an order.B. Design a uniform.C. Form a team.3. What is Sally’s favorite city?A. Paris.B. Madrid.C. Venice.4. Where will the speakers go?A. To a cafe.B. To a dessert shop.C. To a bookstore.5. What relation is Mr. Gomez to the man?A. His teacher.B. His client.C. His boss.第二节(共15 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分22.5 分)听下面5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独自读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6 和第7 两个小题。
6. What is the man doing?A. Driving a car.B. Repairing a car.C. Borrowing a car.7. How does the man sound in the end?A. Confused.B. Hesitant.C. Confident.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10 三个小题。
广东省茂名市信宜市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题
广东省茂名市信宜市2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Grand Canyon River HikeJuly 28-30The coolest thing to do in Summer! A river hike is a combination of normal hiking and hiking along the course of rivers. It often involves walking in the water and on rocks, low-level rock climbing, crossing rivers, and swimming.River hikes are fun but require average to high fitness level, good balance and swimming skills, Climbing skills are not necessary. They are not recommended for people afraid of heights or water, nor for children under the age of 15.TRIP SCHEDULEDay 1 Friday18:45 We're going to get out of Los Angeles. I'm waiting for you at Griffith Park!19:00 Everyone's here, time to go!23:30 Arrive at the Guesthouse. Let's quickly get the room and go for some quality sleep to recharge for the hike tomorrow.Day 2 Saturday07:00Get up and have breakfast.07:30Pack all your belongings; we'll be on the bus for about 2 hours before reaching our drop-off point.09:30We will walk on the road for about 30 mins to reach the starting point. Then we have 15 mins to put our swimming suits on and wear some sun creams before getting ready for the hiking!For the rest of the day, we will mainly be hiking on the rocks, stopping on the way for your self-prepared lunch when you want.16:30Finish the hike and get on the bus waiting for us. We're going to spend the night in the Guesthouse village.18:30Let's have dinner and enjoy the night!Day 3 Sunday9:00Get up and have breakfast. After yesterday's exciting hike, today is mainly relaxing!10:00We reach a nice river spot for swimming and jump from rocks before going back to thevillage where we will have lunch. Or you can just stay in the village, walk around and relax.13:00After group lunch we will take our private bus and head back to Los Angeles.19:30/20:00Estimated arrival time in Los Angeles.Note: For details on costs and safety measures, please refer to the next page on our website. 1．What is clearly stated as a recommendation for the activity?A．Age.B．Climbing skill.C．Fitness certificate.D．Physical height. 2．At about what time does the river hiking start?A．7:30.B．9:30.C．9:45.D．10:15.3．What can we learn about the river hiking?A．It's a weekend getaway.B．Two lunches are provided.C．It takes place in Los Angeles.D．Hiking the whole trip is required.Right now you probably spend most of your time in school. Do you wonder what you are going to do after high school? Will you continue to go to school? Will you learn a trade? Perhaps it is time to think about your choices and to prepare for them. Some day work will be a big part of your life.What kind of job would be right for you? Think about your interests and your skills. You may like to listen to music, dance, play basketball, or work with computers. You may know how to drive a car or how to get along with people. Knowing both your interests and skills will help make a better plan for your career.To get an idea of what work you would like to do, make a list of your interests and a list of your skills. Think about what you have done to be successful in your interests. After that, brainstorm a list of career choices that might match your interests and skills. You can later keep your lists with the projects and documents (文件) that can help you achieve the career you want.They can help you know more clearly about your achievements in school and in the world of work. Roberta Zhan, an art designer, finds her work satisfying because it allows her to use her interests and skills. She enjoyed imagining something in her minds eye while she was in school. She took art, design, and computer lessons, and also learned about taking photos on her own.Here is what she says about the meaning of work: “If you have a job you like, work means much more than just making money. It means using your talents, making a contribution (贡献),and getting a real sense of satisfaction from doing a job.”4．The passage is most probably written to________.A．students B．teachers C．parents D．designers5．At the beginning, the writer introduces the topic of the passage by________.A．listing facts B．giving examplesC．asking questions D．explaining differences6．Roberta Zhan might be most interested in when she was at school________.A．singing songs B．creating picturesC．playing basketball D．playing computer games7．The passage is mainly about________.A．the real meaning of work B．the importance of interests and skillsC．the journey of Roberta’s life D．the way of preparing for the futureIf you’re a white-collar worker working at an office, it’s unlikely that anyone can guess exactly what you do from your clothes. That’s not true for lots of the people you interact with. The bus driver who gets you to your destination, and the people on reception as you enter the building — they’re likely to be wearing some kind of corporate uniform. A poll of American workers conducted last summer by Gallup found that although most employees wear casual clothes, almost a quarter wear a uniform.Some employers require uniforms, since they help ensure a level of professionalism in appearance, project a brand identity with useful job-specific features, and send a clear signal to customers about whom they should approach with questions.Those customers draw different conclusions if staff are in uniform. A study by Robert Smith of Tilburg University and his colleagues asked people to imagine being on the receiving end of poor service when picking up a pizza. They were then shown pictures of uniformed or non-uniformed employees. Participants were more likely to blame the company than the individual for a bad experience when a uniform was involved. If corporate clothing makes each worker seem more representative of their employers, the authors suggest that it may be a good idea not to give it to inexperienced workers.Uniforms can also affect the psychology of employees. In 2012, Hajo Adam and AdamGalinsky coined the term “unclothed cognition” to describe the effect that specific clothes have on the way people think and feel. In one study, Emilie Caspar of Ghent University gave participants the option to apply minor electric shocks to other people in return for money; those dressed in Red Cross uniforms showed more empathy than those in normal outfits.The effects uniforms have on workers will obviously vary. The obvious objection to uniforms is that they lack individuality. But employees who don’t have to wear a formal uniform tend to have their own pattern of dressing, thus forming another informal uniform.8．What do we know about white-collar office workers?A．They must follow strict rules about uniforms.B．Their way of dressing reveals their job duties.C．Their clothes may not be relevant to their work.D．They wear uniforms to inspire customers’ interest.9．What did the participants do in the study in Para. 3?A．They imagined being served in a shop.B．They dressed up in employees’ uniform.C．They were asked to work in a pizza shop.D．They ordered pizza from uniformed employees.10．Why are workplace uniforms disliked by some people?A．They block customers’ en-clothed cognition.B．They re an expression of being inexperienced.C．They are inferior to their own pattern of dressing.D．They lack an express on of wearers’ individuality.11．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．An essay on fashion trend.B．A review of workplace cultureC．A guidebook about making clothes.D．An introduction about social customs.A group of small, wiggling (扭动) robots that communicate by flashing lights can make collective decisions. This is similar to the process bees use to reach a consensus on where to buildtheir nest.“We believe that in the near future there are going to be simple robots that will do jobs that we don’t want to do, and it will be very important that they make decisions in an autonomous manner,” says Carmen Miguel at the University of Barcelona in Spain. She and her team tested how imitating bees might help with that.When bees go house-hunting, they communicate their preferred locations through a “wiggle dance”. The more a bee recommends one location, the longer and harder it wiggles. Eventually other bees join them, and they reach a consensus when a majority are wiggling together. Researchers previously translated this behavior into a mathematical model, and Miguel and her colleagues used it to program decision-making rules into small robots called kilobots.Each kilobot with three thin legs had an infrared-light emitter (红外线发射器) and receiver, and a colored LED light. Within a group, kilobots could move around, turn clockwise or anticlockwise and use infrared signals to exchange information.Ezequiel Ferrero at the University of Barcelona says that across all the experiments, kilobots reached a consensus within about half an hour, even when they didn’t have many immediate neighbors to communicate with. He says that getting the right combination of how long they spend transmitting their message and how much they walk around allowed them to make a collective decision in the end.12．How do bees agree with each other about where to construct a new home?A．By doing a group dance.B．By imitating simple robots.C．By giving out flashing lights.D．By advising a favoured place.13．What did the team do to enable kilobots to become smart?A．They exposed kilobots to real bees.B．They equipped kilobots with thin legs.C．They put a programme into kilobots.D．They built a special mathematical model. 14．What’s the key element for kilobots to make group judgement?A．Doing more practical experiments.B．Having enough companions around.C．Combining different figures accurately.D．Sending brief messages automatically. 15．Which is the most suitable title for the text?A．Bees are natural wiggle dancers.B．Robots learn to dance by imitating bees.C．Wiggle dances mean a lot in communication.D．Robots reach a consensus by imitating bees wiggling.Many people don’t understand why anyone would travel by bicycle. It’s so exhausting. For me it’s the best way to travel. Why I love it and why the effort is paying off, you can read here.When I sit on the bike, I am free and flexible. I can pause at any time to eat or start the stove to enjoy a coffee with breathtaking views. I’m not dependent on bus or train. 16 I come to places I would never have seen. My bike gives me the possibility of don’t-need-to-plan, which leaves space for adventure. Because adventures don’t come around the corner during a planned hotel-vacation.I am the whole day in nature.The wind blows around my nose. 17 I see monkeys hanging directly above me in the tree, whales swimming along the coast, a bear waving at us and many more animals. Smelling the blackberries, I’m stopping to fill my stomach. In the car, bus or train I would have missed all of this and much more.18 On a longer tour I’m no longer in my normal environment, I’m freed from rolesI have to perform and now I’m having time and inner peace to think and reflect. It changes me. I get to know my own limits, can react better to specific situations, and collect knowledge of human nature. 19 I know when I have to end for the day, so that I can still have power for the next day.I could tell hundreds of stories.Because of getting to know so many people I’m experiencing a lot. The travel form itself invites many to ask questions. And the best thing about it is, that all these stories make me rich. Rich in memories, on which I think with laughter. 20 A．I listen to the birds singing.B．I get the chance to look inside myself.C．It will change the way you see the world.D．I can decide for myself when and where to go.E．Before my start, I was fascinated of the bike touring community.F．Likewise, I find my own rhythm and how to assess my reserves of strength.G．Nobody can ever take them away and they have an unspeakable value for me.二、完形填空I have a degree in business. But it was my father’s 21 for me to seek to attain a business major. He thought that having a business major would guarantee (保证) me more available choices and make me more 22 in entering a global labor market. I 23 his advice. However, even though my college experiences were 24 , I had no interest in any field of commerce, let alone having a long-term career as a businesswoman.After I 25 , I worked as a marketing planner at a computer company. My 26 and working environment were great; yet I still didn’t feel happy doing something that had little 27 for me. After two months of working there, I made up my mind to 28 and decided to do what I love, namely teaching history. I have now been doing this job for over twenty years. I am 29 of being with my students.If you are in a 30 where you don’t love what you are learning or doing, please ask yourself what you are really 31 about, and what you truly want for your life. Don’t32 to get yourself a quick answer. Take some time to think about what career could bring33 to you.I like this motto “Success is not the key to happiness. 34 happiness is the key to success.”Happiness 35 the inside of you, not from the outside. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.21．A．decision B．promise C．ambition D．response 22．A．eager B．curious C．competitive D．unique 23．A．ignored B．took C．valued D．opposed 24．A．frightening B．fantastic C．painful D．plain 25．A．matured B．trained C．succeeded D．graduated 26．A．future B．dream C．pay D．scholarship 27．A．advantage B．chance C．attraction D．trouble 28．A．quit B．continue C．consider D．wait 29．A．careful B．tired C．proud D．fond 30．A．place B．game C．story D．firm31．A．anxious B．enthusiastic C．optimistic D．nervous 32．A．hesitate B．rush C．intend D．stop 33．A．curiosity B．confidence C．joy D．knowledge 34．A．As a result B．On the whole C．In the meanwhile D．On the contrary 35．A．applies to B．spreads to C．arises from D．differs from三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2022-2023学年全国高中高二下英语人教版月考试卷(含解析)
2022-2023学年全国高二下英语月考试卷考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分)In Grand Teton National Park, Mclean and her friend, Ybarra, wrestled with a route called the Snaz on the south face of Cathedral Buttress（陡壁）. At first the going was（1）______. But as the hours wore on, the dark clouds began gathering around 4:00 pm, which（2）______ a sudden late-afternoon thunderstorm. "We'd better hurry," Ybarra said. "Let's get this done before it starts（3）______ on us."Finally, Ybarra（4）______ his way to a broad rock near the top of the buttress, wherehe'd（5）______ himself to the rock so that he could safely belay（拴牢）his partner's rope. Exactly what went wrong remains unclear, but in his rush Ybarra somehow（6）______ the catch completely. As metres of rope shot out, Ybarra's eyes went with（7）______. An instant later, he managed to（8）______ the brake.Ybarra pulled out his mobile phone and dialed（9）______. Then he retied his own（10）______ and began rappelling down the cliff. He found Mclean 9 metres below it,（11）______ on a shelf of rock no more than 30cm wide. And she'd broken both legs and feet.（12）______, the search-and-rescue squad arrived and（13）______ them off the mountain.The（14）______ to her left foot was so severe that the doctor told Mclean she wouldnever（15）______ again—never even walk up a steep hill. But Mclean decided to provehim（16）______. Though both legs were still in casts, she pedaled every day. And when the casts came off, she threw herself into（17）______ training. By May, she was back to rock（18）______ in the mountains of Montana. As for her own（19）______ experience, she says, "It simply made me more determined to live fully. Just go slowly and carefully, and you can（20）______ it all."（1）A.smoothB.roughC.funnyD.boring（2）A.continuedB.startedC.finishedD.signaled（3）A.pouringB.pressingC.flowingD.floating（4）A.lostB.foundC.wormedD.pushed（5）A.stuckB.struckC.anchoredD.hanged（6）A.realizedB.deliveredC.transformedD.released（7）A.surpriseB.horrorC.joyD.curiosity（8）A.applyB.breakC.stopD.make（9）A.hardshipB.emergencyC.familiesD.friends（10）A.jacketB.packC.shoesD.rope（11）A.sleepingB.smilingC.lyingD.moving（12）A.UnbelievablyB.UnfortunatelyC.ThankfullyD.Desperately（13）A.helpedB.drewC.pushedD.gained（14）A.damageB.operationC.treatmentD.attack（15）A.walkB.runC.standD.dance（16）A.wiseB.braveC.wrongD.irresponsible（17）A.mentalB.physicalC.psychologicalD.medical（18）A.paintingB.carvingC.liftingD.climbing（19）A.first-aidB.near-distanceC.long-distanceD.out-door（20）A.take overB.seek forC.live onD.get through二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2.Look at the map of Spain and point at the center. You've located the country's capital and one of Europe's most beautiful cities: Madrid. This popular destination is considered a city of contrasts with its abundant historic sites, resting in the shadows of modern skyscrapers.HistoryThis city of over 3 million people is proud of Western Europe's largest royal palace, and some consider it to be Madrid's most beautiful building. Inside the Royal Palace 2,800 rooms are decorated in glory with museum-quality furniture and artworks. Tourists can tour 50 of these large and splendid rooms.ArtThe internationally respected Prado Museum is the largest and most impressive art gallery in Spain. Opened in 1819, it is filled with works of art that feature the world's most comprehensive collection ofSpanish paintings.ShoppingMadrid has some of Europe's best shopping, and potential buyers love to look through the stores looking for bargains. But for 500 years, shoppers have gathered to an extremely large outdoor flea market known as the Rastro where they find everything from antiques to CDs.EntertainmentNo trip to Madrid is complete without seeing a performance of Spain's famous art form, flamenco. Every day, flamenco performers sing, dance or play the guitar in small cafes and grand theaters alike.FoodMadrid has a wide variety of restaurants, but because the Spanish typically eat late at about 9 or 10 p.m., it's difficult to find good dinner food earlier. If you get hungry before then, the best solution is to try a tapas bar where light snacks are served. Be sure to try the jamon, a kind of dry-cured ham: Spain is famous for it.（1）What do we know about the Royal Palace in Madrid?A.It has 50 rooms for visit.B.It can hold 2,800 people.C.It's been visited by 3 million people.D.It is thought to be the largest in Europe.（2）What kind of market is "the Rastro"?A.For discount.B.For artworks.C.To sell various goods.D.To sell antiques and CDs.（3）What is a must when travelling in Madrid?A.Having dinner earlier.B.Enjoying flamenco.C.Visiting Prado Museum.D.Drinking in a tapas bar.3.When Miguelina meets with people looking for jobs, she will tell them that the most important thing they can do is asking themselves for help in getting the job they need.One time, she felt so impressed that things would work out for a man. She then began to work helping him with job searching. A short time later, the man found a new job.Working as an employment specialist（就业专家）, Miguelina has the chance to help people regularly."Any career that helps you serve others is a special career," Miguelina said. "It not only helps us by serving others, but also helps others take care of needs in their own lives. This improves their lives and helps them live better. This is what I love most about it."Before being called as an employment specialist, however, Miguelina didn't even know that the employment center had existed. She had no idea what she should do in her career. As she studied and learned, she discovered what she could do. She decided to take over the Career Workshop（就业讲习班）the employment center offered so she could get a better idea of what people were learning.She learned so much from the Career Workshop. Now the first thing she tells those who come to her finding employment help is to sign up for the Career Workshop.Because of her successful experience of the workshop, Miguelina helps others look for jobs, or better education chances, or small-business chances. She helps people find short training classes to give them the skills they need to find better jobs. Miguelina helps people in all areas of life from practical advice to encouragement."Her love and devotion to the work have helped many people get a better quality of life," said Lisette Villalona, area manager of the employment center. "She has made a success that can only be achieved through love."（1）Why does Miguelina help others regularly?A.For her interest in the Internet.B.For her job.C.For her boss's order.D.For her better education.（2）How did Lisette Villalona think of Miguelina's work?A.Rewarding.B.Interesting.C.Hopeless.D.Disappointing.（3）What's the best title for the text?A.Find a Good Job with Others' HelpB.Miguelina—a Teaching ExpertC.The Management of the Employment CenterD.Miguelina—a Woman Helps Others Find Jobs4.Traffic police in Moscow offered rides on horses and ponies painted as zebras in an attempt to improve road safety and raise awareness among Russia 's notoriously（臭名昭著地）careless drivers.The light grey horses, painted with black stripes, carried signs on their backs reading: "Careful, children are on their way to school." The police sent the "zebras" to several different locations in the Russian capital,5.A new web standard is expected to kill passwords, meaning users will no longer have to remember difficult logins（登陆）or each and every website or service they use.The Web Authentication ( WebAuthn ) is designed to replace a password with a device that users already own, such as a security key, a smartphone, a fingerprint scanner or a webcam. Instead of having toremember an increasingly long string of characters, users can authenticate( z ) their login with their body orC.A new web standard designed to replace passwords.D.Several sites and services which needn't passwords.三、书面表达（本题共计 2 小题，每题 5 分，共计10分）6. 假定你是李华，你校将邀请著名茶文化专家举办讲座，请你写一封电子邮件，将这一活动告知你校交换生Jack。
江西省九江市濂溪区第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考英语试题(含答案)
九江一中2023-2024学年下学期高二年级第一次月考英语试题第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下列5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.When will the woman meet the staff manager?A. At 9:30.B. At 11:00.C. At 12:40.2. Why hasn’t the woman seen the man for a long time?A. He went traveling.B. He moved to Glasgow.C. He was i1l.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a supermarket.C. At home.4. How does the man feel now?A. Excited.B. Regretful.C. Refreshed.5. What is the man doing?A. Offering a favor.B. Serving a customer.C. Showing the way.第二节(共15小题；每小题15分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What are the speakers talking about?A. Making an outing plan.B. Entertaining some friendsC. Working on a cat.7. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Cancel his plan to meet Frank.B. Invite Frank to join them.C. Ignore their guests.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
甘肃省金昌市永昌县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷
甘肃省金昌市永昌县第一高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试卷一、阅读理解Literary (文学的) festivals are all over the UK and Ireland this month. Here are four of them.Hay FestivalSet on the beautiful Wales-England border, this year’s Hay Festival includes travel writer Kapka Kassabova delivering the 2023 Jan Morris Lecture, Ray Mears discussing the British woodland, and Bear Grylls and Ranulph Fiennes celebrating a love of wild spaces. Author-led tours with Wayfair Walks explore the Brecon Beacons.Date: From 25 May to 4 JuneGuernsey Literary FestivalCelebrating great writing and big ideas in the beautiful island of Guernsey, this event includes activities such as a talk by Susie Dent centred on her book An Emotional Dictionary — Real Words For How We Feel, and family-focused drawing classes from painter Rob Biddulph. The festival also offers poetry competitions, writing workshops and the chance to stretch your legs on Guernsey’s coastal trails and nature walks.Date: From 2 to 14 MayInternational Literature Festival DublinThe ancient streets that were once inspiration for James Joyce, W·B Yeats and Oscar Wilde welcome Ireland’s leading literary festival this May. The 10-day event celebrates the best Irish and international writers, poets, playwrights and screenwriters. Book-themed guided walks are also offered.Date: From 19 to 28 MayThe Bath FestivalsFounded in 1948, The Bath Festivals is a year-round creative learning program that inspires and connects different people and communities through various activities. For example, we have Bath Contemporary Artists’ Fair in May and Bath Children’s Literature Festival in September. Ourother year-round hands-on music and literature projects give children and young people opportunities to gain real-world experience.1．Who will discuss the British woodland at Hay Festival?A．Bear Grylls.B．Ray Mears.C．Ranulph Fiennes.D．Kapka Kassabova.2．When will the literary event be held in Guernsey?A．From 2 to 14 May.B．From 20 May to 4 June.C．From 19 to 28 May.D．From 25 May to 4 June.3．What is unique about The Bath Festivals?A．It mainly attracts adults.B．It runs throughout the year.C．It has a variety of activities.D．It offers author-led city walks.Seba Stephens is only 10 years old, but he’s a very talented musician. He plays drums, bass, guitar and piano. Recently, he earned a professional certificate (证书) in music through the Berklee Online program at the famous Berklee College of Music.Seba and his family live in Memphis, Tennessee — a place famous for music. He grew up with music all around, but he especially loved the drumming of Stewart Copeland from the band The Police.Before he turned three, his parents asked him what he wanted for his birthday. “Drums!” he answered. His parents weren’t sure, but after seeing him play the drums at a local music store, they decided he was serious. They bought him a junior drum kit. It was a huge step. “He didn’t stop playing — ever,” said his dad, Everett.In just a few months, his drum teacher reported that Seba was learning extremely quickly and needed a higher level of training. He was still four.Seba’s parents encouraged him to explore music in other ways. Seba learned bass, guitar and piano. He faced challenges. “I couldn’t see over my drum set,” he said. He also had trouble finding a good bass that was small enough,In 2020, Everett got special permission for Seba to join a summer music program at Berklee as an 8-year-old boy. Seba studied bass in an online program. To keep up, he had to practise up to 36 hours a week.After the intense summer, Everett thought Seba might want a break. He was wrong. Instead, Seba asked his parents to home-school him so he could keep going to Berklee during the school year. His parents had to make some big changes to make the plan work, but they agreed.Last May, Seba became the youngest person ever to receive a professional certificate from Berklee. The certificate is equal to about four college-level classes.4．What is Stewart Copeland?A．A teacher.B．A drummer.C．A pianist.D．A soldier.5．How old was Seba Stephens when he got his first drum?A．Three years old.B．Four years old.C．Eight years old.D．Ten years old.6．What were challenges for little Seba?A．No time to practise.B．Many things to learn.C．Difficulties in finding proper instruments.D．The requests made by the teacher. 7．What may be the best title for the text?A．The Musical Journey of a Famous MusicianB．An Online Program at Berklee College of MusicC．A Teenage Drummer Inspires Kids’ Music EducationD．A 10-year-old Drummer Earns Certificate From BerkleeFrom self-driving cars to carebots (care+ robots) for elderly people, rapid development in technology has long represented a possible threat to many jobs normally performed by people. But experts now believe that almost 50 percent of occupations existing today will be completely unnecessary by 2035 as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to change businesses.“The next fifteen years will see a revolution in how we work, and a revolution will necessarily take place in how we plan and think about workplaces,” said Peter Andrew, Director of Workplace Strategy for CBRE Asia-Pacific. A growing number of jobs in the future will require creative intelligence, social skills and the ability to use artificial intelligence.The report is based on interviews with 200 experts, business leaders and young people from Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. It shows that in the US technology already destroys more jobs than it creates. But the report states, “Losing occupations does not necessarily meanlosing jobs—just changing what people do.” Growth in new jobs could occur as much, according to the research. “The growth of 20- to 40-person companies that have the speed and technological know-how will directly challenge big companies,” it states.Another study by Pew Research Centre found 52 percent of experts in artificial intelligence and robotics were optimistic about the future and believed there would still be enough jobs in the next few years. The optimists pictured “a future in which robots do not take the place of more jobs than they create.”“Technology will continue to affect jobs, but more jobs seem likely to be created. Although there have always been unemployed people, when we reached a few billion people, there were billions of jobs. There is no shortage of things that need to be done and that will not change,” Microsoft’s Jonathan Grudin told researchers.8．Why are carebots mentioned?A．To give a definition.B．To provide an example.C．To make a comparison.D．To explain a theory.9．What does the report in paragraph 3 show?A．People will take the place of AI.B．US technology balances job opportunities.C．Many people have to change occupations.D．Big companies are more innovative and flexible.10．What is Jonathan Grudin’s attitude towards the future of human employment?A．Hopeful.B．Doubtful.C．Unconcerned.D．Worried 11．Which section of a website is the text most probably taken from?A．Art.B．Travel.C．Education.D．Technology.Every Saturday morning, at 9 am, more than 50, 000 runners set off to run 5km around their local park. The Parkrun phenomenon began with a dozen friends and has inspired 400 events in the UK and more abroad. The events are free, staffed by thousands of volunteers. Runners range from four years old to grandparents; their times range from Andrew Baddeley’s world record of 13 minutes 48 seconds up to an hour.Parkrun is succeeding where London’s Olympic “legacy (传承)” is failing. Ten years agoon Monday, it was announced that the Games of the 30th Olympics would be to inspire a nation of sport lovers away from their couches (沙发). The population would be fitter, healthier and produce more winners. It has not happened. Officials are still wondering why London Olympics failed to “inspire a generation”. The success of Parkrun offers answers.Parkrun is not a race but a time trial: Your only competitor is the clock. This kind of sport welcomes anybody. Both new runners and champion runners can have a lot of fun. The Olympic Games, by contrast, wanted to produce more elite athletes. The stress on success kept newcomers from taking part.In fact, state involvement in planning community sports associations is a bit overdone. If there is a role for government, it should really be getting involved in providing common goods — making sure there is space for playing fields and the money to build tennis and netball courts, and encouraging all these activities in schools. But all the while governments have been busy with selling green spaces, taking money from local authorities and declining attention on sports in education. Instead of wordy, worthy strategies, future governments need to do more to provide the conditions for sports to develop, or at least not make them worse.12．What does the author want to show about Parkrun in the first paragraph?A．Its history.B．Its difficulty.C．Its popularity.D．Its development. 13．What can we infer about the Games of the 30th Olympics?A．It promoted national sport participation.B．It didn’t bring citizens the expected benefits.C．It helped popularize the Parkrun movement.D．Its organizers found the answer to the failure in the Games.14．What does the underlined word “elite” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Intelligent.B．Brave.C．Excellent.D．Healthy. 15．What should governments do about sports according to the author?A．Sell or take up green spaces.B．Pay less attention to sports in education.C．Organize community sports associations.D．Provide the right conditions for sports to develop.How to Learn Several Languages at a TimeLearning a new language is a challenging and wonderfully rewarding experience. At some point, you may find yourself needing or wanting to learn several languages at the same time.16 However, it also allows you to challenge your brain and take advantage of the similarities and differences between the languages you’re learning.17 If you have a choice, choose to learn one language that is easier for you, and another or others that are more difficult. An easier language will be one that is similar to your native language or another language that you know, while a more difficult language will be one that is less similar.Make one language your priority. 18 This way, at the end of your hard work, you are more likely to be skilled in at least one of your languages, rather than only knowing a small amount of each of them.Translate between the languages you’re learning. One way to keep all the languages you are learning active in your mind is to try translating between them, rather than translating them back to your native language. 19Add all of the languages to a language-learning app or website. Several language-learning apps and websites, such as Duolingo, Memrise, Clozemaster, Anki and Lingvist allow you to add several languages at once. 20 This way, when you are on-the-go, you have quick access to a way to study any of the languages you are trying to learn.A．This process can be very difficult.B．Choose languages that vary in difficulty.C．Study the same topic in all of the languages.D．You can use a website to find a group like this.E．This can help you understand the languages on a deeper level.F．It is helpful to give one of the languages the most time and attention.G．Download an app, and then add all of your languages, if they are available on it.二、完形填空It’s never easy being the new kid in school, especially when you look a little bit differentfrom everyone else. Aside from the usual 21 about not knowing anyone at Henderson High School in Tennessee, 15-year-old Sergio Peralta worried that people would pick on him for his 22 . Sergio’s right hand didn’t form fully at birth.It turned out that his fellow students were a lot more open-minded than he 23 . In fact, when the school’s engineering teacher noticed Sergio’s 24 , he suggested the students in his class should be able to 25 him.The school is 26 with online modeling software and a 3D printer, so the teacher suggested a real-life application that would 27 both Sergio and the other students. Several engineering students 28 began working on a prosthetic (假肢) for their new 29 .Students 30 with Sergio to get the prosthetic right, and when it was 31 , it went beyond all expectations. Sergio was now 32 to catch a baseball in his right hand for the first time in his entire life.Beyond the practicality of having a(n) 33 prosthetic, Sergio felt something even more powerful: He 34 . Rather than being laughed at for his difference, he was celebrated and helped. “They 35 my life,” said the grateful teen.21．A．happiness B．anger C．confidence D．nervousness 22．A．impression B．difference C．purpose D．mistake 23．A．assumed B．regretted C．decided D．proved 24．A．head B．hand C．clothing D．leg 25．A．control B．believe C．help D．choose 26．A．covered B．faced C．pleased D．equipped 27．A．examine B．attack C．benefit D．carry 28．A．eagerly B．repeatedly C．sadly D．thankfully 29．A．mother B．classmate C．teacher D．father 30．A．mixed B．agreed C．competed D．worked 31．A．treated B．understood C．finished D．cleaned 32．A．sorry B．able C．disappointed D．ready 33．A．useful B．unimportant C．terrible D．untidy 34．A．spoke up B．checked in C．fit in D．came down35．A．changed B．destroyed C．saved D．enjoyed三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省宿迁市泗洪县洪翔中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题
2023~2024学年度第二学期5月份质量检测高二英语（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：150分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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-小题。
每段对话仅读一遍，1. How many questions are there in the exam?A. 20.B. 30.C. 50.2. Which country does the woman think is most suitable for the man’s needs?A. China.B. JapanC. Vietnam3. What does the woman probably do for a living?A. She’s a designerB. She’s a teacher.C. She’s a farmer4. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. How to use the best cameras.B. How to get good photos.C. How to use photo software.5. What will the man probably do for the woman?A. Plant trees on her landB. Build a pool in her yard.C. Sell her some vegetables，第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
浙江省四校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷(含答案)
浙江省四校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期3月月考英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) supports a wide variety of programs to ensure that all youth have the skills and training they need to successfully make the switch to adulthood and careers. These programs include: ApprenticeshipApprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Applicants for apprenticeship programs must be at least 16 years old and meet the program sponsor's qualifications.YouthBuildYouthBuild programs give at-risk youth ages 16-24 the opportunity to transform their lives by earning their high school certificate of graduation or an equally state-recognized degree, learning to be community leaders, and preparing for college and other post-secondary training opportunities.Job CorpsJob Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential, education, and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Private companies, state agencies, federal agencies, and unions recruit(招募) young people to participate in Job Corps, where they can train for and be placed in jobs.Youth ConnectionsThe Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 is carrying out a comprehensive youth employment program for serving qualified youth, ages 14-24, who face barriers to education , training, and employment.For more information about youth programs, visit ETA's Division of Youth Services page. 1．What can participants do in the YouthBuild?A. Lead the state communities.B. Study theories of skilled work.C. Obtain a graduation certificate.D. Prepare for secondary training.2．Which program is suitable for teenagers aged 15?A. Apprenticeship.B. YouthBuild.C. Job Corps.D. Youth Connections.3．What is the author's purpose of writing the text?A. To improve youth training.B.To advertise for youth services.C. To transform youth development.D. To introduce ETA youth programs.In 2016, when I was on the graduate scheme (计划) at Deutsche Bank, Marie Inafidon, chief executive of Stemettes, who encourages girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) , was also working there. I didn't meet her at the time, but I did read an article about her and her career.Learning at 21 years old about the career of a young black woman' succeeding in a traditionally white male-dominated industry was one of the most influential things that ever happened to me. It gave me confidence that it was possible to do well in the office and work on personal external project at the same time.Role models can play a central role in shaping a young professional's career. They are especially important if you belong to an under-represented group for whom a lack of representation in the workplace can lead to feeling isolated and lacking in confidence. They can help those just starting out, whether or not they are a graduate as I was, to believe in their own abilities.There's a growing need to have accessible role models. Given the tendency to exaggerate (夸大) success stories, hearing from women who talk honestly about the challenges they have faced, either when starting a business or forming a new career path, is much more effective. A study revealed that 70 per cent of girls say they think differently about their futures after hearing from women role models.I'm frequently asked about what businesses could be doing to increase racial diversity in the workplace. A good starting point is to actively promote and support the voices of the people in the organisation that are leading positive change and inspiring others. This makes a real difference. Unlike the tokenism (装样子) I still come across, which results in individuals being made the lone representative for a group without real support from the organisation.Things came full circle for me when I interviewed Ms. Inafidon for my book in 2019. I was able to tell her of the incredible impact her passion and confidence had had on me as a graduate trainee and how grateful I would always be for that.4．What do we learn about Marie Inafidon?A. She became successful at 21.B. She was a trainee at Deutsche Bank.C. She encouraged girls to take up STEM-related work.D. She helped the author with her external project personally.5．Who can benefit most from role models in the work place according to the third paragraph?A. Experienced professionals.B. A graduate eager to succeed.C. People without special abilities.D. The young from an under-represented group. 6．What is effective in changing girls' mindset?A. Taking on challenging projects.B. Reading more made-up success stories.C. Starting their own business as early as possible.D. Listening to women role models share their experiences.7．What should businesses do to increase racial diversity in the workplace according to the author?A. Encourage positive opinions.B. Make more colored people authorities.C. Include more people of different races.D. Understand the true meaning of tokenism.New York University (NYU) surgeons have performed the world's first transplant of an entire human eye, an extraordinary addition to a face transplant, although it's far too soon to know if the man will ever see through his new left eye.An accident had destroyed most of Aaron James' face and one eye. His right eye still works. But the surgeons hoped replacing the missing one would produce better cosmetic (整容的) results for his new face. The NYU team is doing just that. James is recovering well from the dual (双重的) transplant last May and the donated eye looks remarkably healthy.Today, transplants of the cornea(眼角膜) are common to treat certain types of vision loss. But transplanting the whole eye—the eyeball, its blood supply, and the critical optic nerve(视神经) that must connect it to the brain-is considered a moonshot in the search to cure blindness.Whatever will happen next, James' surgery offers scientists a window into how the human eye tries to heal. "We're not claiming that we are going to restore sight," said Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez, who led the transplant. "But there's no doubt that we are one step closer."Some specialists had feared the eye would quickly become dry and wrinkled. However, when Rodriguez opened James' left eyelid, the donated eye was fat and full of liquid. Doctors see good blood flow and no sign of rejection.Now researchers have begun analyzing scans (扫描结果) of James' brain that detected some puzzling signals from that all-important but injured optic nerve. Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, who has long studied how to make eye transplants a reality, called the surgery exciting. "It's an amazing confirmation of animal experiments that have kept transplanted eyes alive," he said. "The difficulty now is how to regrow the optic nerve, although animal studies are making progress." He praised the NYU team's "boldness" in even aiming for optic nerve repair and hopes the transplant will promote more research.8．What can be learnt from the first two paragraphs?A. James is fully content with the surgery result.B. The surgeons have transplanted the face and an eye to James.C. James can see through his transplanted eye pretty soon.D. The surgery to replace James' missing eye is underway.9．What does the underlined word “moonshot” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. A task impossible to complete.B. A fantasy existing in the virtual world.C. A project extremely tough to accomplish.D. A mission probable to be complete without effort.10．What challenge are the researchers facing now?A. How to obtain better cosmetic results.B. How to stop the transplanted eye from shriveling(萎缩).C. How to make further progress in animal studies.D. How to grow the optic nerve of the transplanted eye again.11．What can be a suitable title for the text?A. James Received Transplanted Eye PerfectlyB. NYC Doctors Perform World's First Eye TransplantC. Various Methods to Treat Different Types of Vision LossD. Advances Made in Eye Transplant and Optic Nerve RepairCould you manage without the internet for four and a half years? That's exactly what the actress Selena Gomez has done in a bid to improve her mental health.She has spoken extensively about the relationship between her social media usage and mental well-being, recalling feeling like "an addict" as to becoming Instagram's most followed user in 2016. "Indeed, I regret quitting from social media that late", says she. "The unnecessary hate and comparisons went away once I put my phone down.”However, the increasing digitization (数字化) means that everything from paying a bill to even making a phone call is at the mercy of the internet. Actively opting (选择) out of the internet becomes a matter of privilege. Ms Gomez's multi-millionaire status has allowed her to take the "social” out of social media. The fact that she's still the second most-followed woman on Instagram suggests it's entirely possible to maintain a significant web profile to promote various projects by way of a dedicated team—without being exposed to the cruel comments.It goes without saying that this is fundamentally different from how the rest of us without beauty deals and films to publicize use the likes of Instagram and Twitter, but even the concept of a digital detox (戒瘾) requires having a device and connectivity to choose to disconnect from.The UK's digital divide has worsened over the past two years, leaving poorer families without broadband connections in their homes. Digital exclusion (数字隔绝) is a major threat to wider societal equality in the UK.Consequently, it's worth bearing in mind that while deleting all social media accounts will undoubtedly make some feel infinitely better, many other people benefit from the strong sense of community that sharing platforms can develop. Greater resources and initiatives are needed to provide the underprivileged with the connectivity they desperately need to learn, work and live. It's crucial that people feeling social media is harmful to their mental health are allowed to switch off and for those living in digital exclusion to be able to switch on primarily.12．What do we learn about the actress Selena Gomez in the past four and a half years?A. She has withdrawn from social media.B. She has won Instagram's most followers.C. She has had worsening mental problems.D. She has succeeded in a bid on the internet.13．Why does actively opting out of using the internet become a matter of privilege?A. Most people think that digital exclusion promotes societal equality in the UK.B. Most people can hardly abandon the web while avoiding hate and comparisons.C. Most people can hardly get by without the internet due to growing digitization.D. Most people have been seriously addicted to the web without being aware of it. 14．What is stressed concerning social media platforms in the last paragraph?A. They are beneficial to people's mental health.B. They create a virtual community on the internet.C. They help many people feel connected with others.D. They provide a necessary device for a digital detox.15．What is the author's attitude towards social media platforms?A. Subjective.B. Objective.C. Disapproving.D. Favorable.二、七选五16．In our fast-paced world, where speed and instant results often steal the spotlight, there's a quiet but great virtue that often goes unnoticed—the courage to go slow. It may sound abnormal, but instead of rushing to implement (实施), we need to slow down. This is particularly relevant when we start the journey of developing instructional strategies. ①_____●Start, add and abandon habits. Understand that habit formation takes time and requires testing, reflecting, and adapting. Set systems that focus you and your team and organization on the implementation and impact on a few key practices. ②_____●Push consistency over intensity. Focus on maintaining consistent effort rather than pushing for rapid, unsustainable changes. ③_____ This occurs because the lasting habits that are selected are implemented every day and reflected upon routinely.●④_____ Celebrate each little victory along the way. These moments of success, no matter how minor, are the building blocks of lasting change.●Seek support. Surround yourself with individuals who support your journey and value the importance of patience. Lean on their encouragement during challenging times.Admittedly, it takes courage to welcome the wisdom of going slow in this competitive world. ⑤_____ Taking it slow with patience enables individuals to travel along this journey with determination, as can be illustrated by the well-known story of the tortoise and the hare.A. Ask for suggestions.B. Applaud small wins.C. It's the slow and steady progress that leads to lasting habits.D. As we slow down, patience becomes our greatest companion.E. Protect these few practices by giving up other unsuitable ones.F. However, is it right for us common people to do so in such a way?G. The question then is, how do we go slow and develop and sustain a new habit?三、完形填空（15空）Adrienne Tully, an amateur photographer, went to the coast of a beach in Belmar, Newwhat he did.17．A. wildlife B. city C. fight D. sunrise18．A. launch B. anticipate C. shoot D. report19．A. cooperating B. forming C. arguing D. encountering20．A. hope B. charge C. absence D. face21．A. confused B. desperate C. anxious D. depressed22．A. fortunately B. however C. otherwise D. therefore23．A. defeated B. deserted C. stuck D. seated24．A. routines B. attempts C. excuses D. routes25．A. ruined B. interrupted C. canceled D. postponed26．A. purposely B. randomly C. elegantly D. heroically27．A. onlooker B. tourist C. surfer D. guide28．A. going B. washing C. thundering D. struggling29．A. ashamed B. mad C. amazed D. expert30．A. went off B. turned up C. settled down D. set out31．A. appreciated B. understood C. awarded D. supported四、短文填空32． The Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Qinghai Province has updated ①_____(it) list of protected wildlife, adding 10 species ②_____ the previoustotal of 72, according to a report by the Xinhua News Agency. The updated list, which was revised by experts, ③_____(include) 82 species of protected wildlife. The number of national first-level protected animals has increased from 19 to 22. Meanwhile, the number of second-level nationally protected animals has increased from 53 to 60. ④_____(additional), the number of wild plants under national protection has reached 12 species. According to the report, the ⑤_____(revise) of the wildlife list focused on optimizing (优化) ⑥_____ adjusting the bird list. Species with uncertain records were removed from the original list and new species that have been monitored in recent years were added, increasing the total number of bird species from 232 to 281.First ⑦_____(found) in 1975, the Qinghai Lake National Nature Reserve is located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, ⑧_____(cover) the entire water area of the Qinghai Lake and the islands, beaches and wetlands, ⑨_____ birds breed and nest. The reserve is the ⑩_____(early) of its kind in China to be listed in the List of Wetlands of International Importance in 1992, according to UNESCO.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华, 你的英国笔友Peter上周因为使用AI完成翻译作业而被中文老师批评, 心情非常低落。
2023—2024学年广东省深圳市福海中学高二下学期3月月考英语试卷
2023—2024学年广东省深圳市福海中学高二下学期3月月考英语试卷一、单项选择1. Mary can’t attend the conference at 3 o’clock this afternoon because she ________ an event at that time.A．will beinterviewingB．would interview C．has interviewed D．will interview2. At the end of the meeting, it was announced that an agreement ______.A．has been reached B．had beenreachedC．has reached D．had reached3. The café is open for business, which________ when I passed by last week.A．was being decorated B．was decoratedC．has been decorated D．had been decorated4. ______ hard the situation you may face, you should gather your courage to move on.A．Whatever B．Wherever C．Whichever D．However5. It is still a mystery ______ caused the infectious virus to spread quickly in this hospital.A．which B．where C．what D．that6. ______ is known to all that the gun powder was first invented by the Chinese.A．As B．Which C．It D．What7. The fashion designer ______ her achievements to the goal she set, the education she received from the college, and above all, the efforts she made.A．attaches B．compares C．devotes D．owes8. I can’t wait to reach the age of majority, because I can ________ how the government spends the taxes.A．pave the way for B．have a say onC．throw in the towel D．take any chances9. I realized I wasn’t really missing out by not ________ checking my phone to see what everyone else was up to.A．constantly B．apparently C．urgently D．instantly10. The incident made it clear that the rat, mouse and rabbit problem needed________ once and for all.A．tackling B．promoting C．dedicating D．expanding11. One hundred percent ________to your study will have precious marks on your youth.A．evidence B．tendency C．routine D．commitment12. I have always regarded him as a man of _____ for he never takes advantage of others.A．loyalty B．generosity C．wisdom D．integrity13. My daughter is not present at the award ceremony, so I will receive the prize_______ her.A．on behalf of B．in honor of C．on account of D．in favor of14. She was _______ a very determined and diligent person, and that made her really successful in her career.A．dramatically B．gradually C．apparently D．instantly15. A quick review of successes and failures at the end of year will help_________your year ahead.A．shape B．switch C．stretch D．sharpen二、阅读理解Yellowstone Poster Exhibition to Be on View at UW’s Coe LibraryA first-of-its-kind exhibition that focuses on the history of Yellowstone National Park posters will be on display at the University of Wyoming’s Coe Library beginning Tuesday, February 1.“Wonderland Illustrated” will present posters and poster-style illustrations of the park spanning from the 1870s through 2022. The exhibition will be located on Level 3 of Coe Library. It will be on view through Tuesday, May 31.The exhibition takes place at the same time as this year’s 150th anniversary of the creation of Yellowstone National Park. The posters in the exhibition serve the purpose of both advertising and art.“We’re thrilled to be working with Yellowstone collectors Jack and Susan Davís, and Larry and Thea Lancaster to bring this exhibition to the University of Wyoming as part of year-long celebrations recognizing Yellowstone’s 150th anniversary,” says Tamsen Hert, head of UW Libraries’ Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections. “This exhibition involves the history of printing, art, photography and advertising over 16 decades. The images reproduced are found on travel brochures, postcards and maps—many of which are held in our collections.”One poster from the exhibition—Henry Wellge’s “Yellowstone National Park”from1904—was recently purchased with donated funds and is now part of UW Libraries’ Emmett D. Chisum Special Collections. Wellge, a productive bird’s-eye-view artist, designed the piece for the Northern Pacific Railroad, which used it to advertise the park. This is a unique piece, as posters such as this one were printed on soft paper and very few have survived.16. How long will the exhibition “Wonderland Illustrated”last?A．Two weeks.B．Three months.C．Four months.D．One year.17. What is a purpose of the exhibition?A．To remember a famous artist.B．To raise fund for Coe Library.C．To mark the anniversary of a national D．To tell the history of the University ofpark.Wyoming.18. What do we know about the 1904 poster Henry Wellge designed?A．It is rare in the world.B．It is in black and white.C．It is printed on cloth.D．It is owned by a professor.Parrots are prey animals, which means that other predators (捕食者) in the wild, such as hawks or snakes, are looking to make them into a meal. This one factor influences parrots’ behavior in your house more than any other.Parrots are most easily hurt when feeding on the ground. Membership in a group plays an important function in ensuring their safety and improving their chances of survival from attacks by predators. The most common predators of parrots include hawks, snakes, cats, monkeys, and bats. Some predators make attacks only during the day while others hunt in the night.As prey animals, parrots are constantly watching out for danger and they instinctively (本能地) react to risks. Their first choice is to take flight. However, if this is not possible, they will fight with their powerful beaks to defend themselves. Because their biggest enemy is the hawk, parrots are especially reactive to quick movements from above and behind. For this reason, it is wise to avoid quick, sudden movements near your bird. This is a built-in reaction not subject to logic or reason. Simple and relatively harmless household objects can draw extreme fear responses from a bird. For example, a balloon may represent a hawk or a vacuum hose (吸尘器软管) may be the same as a snake in your bird’s mind.As prey animals, parrots are often frightened by exposure to new household items or strangers. It is important to expose your bird to safe experiences and changes starting at a very young age to build flexibility and improve their adaptability. Variety in diet and toys, travel, and exposure to new people and places all help to make your bird more flexible and adaptable to change.19. What is important for parrots to better survive from attacks in the wild?A．Living in a group.B．Growing beautiful feathers. C．Feeding on the ground.D．Avoiding coming out at night.20. What is parrots’ first response to an immediate risk?A．To attack back.B．To get away.C．To protect the young.D．To play dead.21. Why would a balloon frighten a parrot?A．It may explode suddenly.B．It may be in a strange shape.C．It may have a strong color.D．It may move around quickly.22. What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?A．To explain wild parrots’ behavior.B．To give advice on raising a parrot. C．To call for action to protect animals.D．To introduce a study on bird ecology.In his 1936 work How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie wrote: “I have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of an argument — and that is to avoid it.” This distaste for arguments is common, but it depends on a mistaken view of arguments that causes problems for our personal and social lives — and in many ways misses the point of arguing in the first place. Carnegie would be right if arguments were fights, which is how we often think of them. Like physical fights, verbal (言语的) fights can leave both sides bloodied. Even when you win, you end up no better off. You would be feeling almost as bad if arguments were even just competitions — like, say, tennis tournaments. Pairs of opponents hit the ball back and forth until one winner comes out from all who entered.Everybody else loses. This kind of thinking explains why so many people try to avoid arguments.However, there are ways to win an argument every time. When you state your position, formulate (阐述) an argument for what you claim and honestly ask yourself whether your argument is any good. When you talk with someone who takes a stand, ask them to give you a reason for their view and spell out their argument fully. Assess its strength and weakness. Raise objections (异议) and listen carefully to their replies. This method will require effort, but practice will make you better at it.These tools can help you win every argument — not in the unhelpful sense of beating your opponents but in the better sense of learning about what divides people, learning why they disagree with us and learning to talk and work together with them. If we readjust our view of arguments — from a verbal fight or tennis game to a reasoned exchange through which we all gain respect and understanding from each other — then we change the very nature of what it means to “win” an argument.23. What is the author’s attitude toward Carnegie’s understanding of argument?A．Critical.B．Supportive.C．Tolerant.D．Uncertain.24. Why do many people try to avoid arguments?A．They lack debating skills.B．They may feel bad even if they win. C．They fear being ignored.D．They are not confident in themselves.25. What does the underlined phrase “spell out” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Defend.B．Explain.C．Conclude.D．Repeat.26. What is the key to “winning” an argument according to the author?A．Sense of logic.B．Solid supporting evidence.C．Proper manners.D．Understanding from both sides.For lots of kids, toddlerhood (幼儿期) is an important time for friendship. Studies show that the earlier kids learn to form positive relationships, the better they are at relating to others as teenagers and adults. Playing together also helps these kids practice social behaviors, such as kindness, sharing, and cooperation.Even so, how quickly your child develops into a social creature may also depend on his temperament(性格). Some toddler s are very social, but others are shy. In addition, the way that toddlers demonstrate that they like other children is markedly different from what adults think of as expressions of friendship. Research at Ohio State University in Columbus found that a toddler’s way of saying “I like you” during play is likely to come in the form of copying a friend’s behavior.This seemingly unusual way of demonstrating fondness can result in unpleasant behavior. Regardless of how much they like a playmate, they may still grab his toys, refuse to share, and get bossy. But experts say that this is a normal and necessary part of friendship for kids this age. Through play experiences, toddlers learn social rules. That’s why it’s so important to take an active role in your toddler’s social encounters by setting limits and offering frequent reminders of what they are. When you establish these guidelines, explain the reasons behind them.Begin by helping your child learn sympathy (“Ben is crying. What’s making him so sad?”), then suggest how he could resolve the problem (“Maybe he would feel better if you let him play the ball.”). When your child shares or shows empathy(同理心) toward a friend, praise him (“Ben stopped crying! You made him feel better.”). Another way to encourage healthy social interaction is by encouraging kids to use words- not fists-to express how they feel. It’s also important to be mindful of how your child’s personality affects playtime. Kids are easy to get angry when they’resleepy or hungry, so schedule playtime when they’re refreshed.27. What does it indicate when toddlers copy their playmates’behavior?A．They are interested in acting.B．They are shy with the strangers. C．They are fond of their playmates.D．They are tired of playing games.28. What does the author suggest parents do for their kids?A．Design games for them.B．Find them suitable playmates. C．Play together with them.D．Help them understand social rules. 29. What is the function of the quoted statements in paragraph 4?A．Giving examples.B．Explaining concepts.C．Providing evidence.D．Making comparisons.30. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．How Children Adapt to Changes B．How to Be a Role Model for Children C．How Your Baby Learns to Love D．How to Communicate with Your KidCommon Mistakes New Runners MakeRunning is a great way to get in shape and just about everyone can do it. However, many make a number of common mistakes, which can interfere (妨碍) with training or lead to injury. 31 , keep these things in mind to help you increase your chances of running success.·Doing too much too soonOne of the biggest mistakes new runners make is doing too much too soon. Slowly easing into a training program will help reduce the risk of injury, so you can continue on with your new running routine 32 .· 33Beginners might think they need to run every day (or nearly every day) to meet their fitness or weight-loss goals, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Running is a high-impact activity which can be really hard on your body. So it’s important to give your body a rest between workouts.·Not wearing the right equipment34 , it’s important that you wear properly for your workouts. The most important piece of equipment for running is a good pair of running shoes, so be sure to do some research before you purchase a pair. Visit a running specialty store and ask an employee to fit you for a shoe.•Running through pain35 If something hurts when you run, you need to stop and treat the pain. Remember: It doesn’t make you less of a runner if you listen to your body to keep it healthy.A．Not taking rest daysB．If you’re just starting outC．Comparing yourself to othersD．Running can be uncomfortable at timesE．It’s important not to use the same musclesF．While it may be true that you don’t need expensive equipment to take up running G．Experts suggest increasing your running distance by no more than 10% each week三、完形填空Last year, I started the journey of being a remote product designer. The thought of a _____ schedule, a comfortable home office, and the escape from the crowded public transport was incredibly _____ . The first few weeks were filled with a long-lost feeling of _______ .However, the _____ of working from home gradually set in. I had started my day with the best intentions, promising myself quick breaks and regular _______ . But deadlines, endless emails, and virtual meetings ______ me to my computer throughout the day, leaving me little time to ______ . Gone were the short walks to a colleague’s desk and the quick lunchtime walks around the office complex. Finally, my world was ______ to the walls of my home, my steps ______ in mere meters rather than kilometers.One day, I tried ______ one of my favorite dresses and it wasn’t passing through my waist at all. Glancing at myself in the mirror, I saw a ______ person carrying extra weight, rather than someone enjoying freedom. The ______ of work and personal life had left me feeling like I was a never ending motion machine.This incident marked the ______ of a journey of self-discovery. I made up my mind that I needed a(n) _______ not just for my waistline but for my overall well-being. It was a promise to prioritize my physical and mental health, and a commitment that I could ________ control over my life and my body.36.A．tight B．regular C．full D．flexible37.A．appealing B．amusing C．challenging D．disturbing38.A．direction B．security C．freedom D．responsibility39.A．duties B．rewards C．problems D．expectations40.A．visits B．emails C．updates D．stretches41.A．tied B．inspired C．guided D．introduced42.A．reply B．relax C．react D．read43.A．extended B．limited C．related D．exposed44.A．counted B．repeated C．watched D．followed45.A．tidying up B．putting aside C．fitting into D．getting back46.A．lazy B．tired C．rude D．mad47.A．mix B．success C．balance D．value48.A．distance B．memory C．beginning D．training49.A．promise B．excuse C．answer D．change50.A．maintain B．ease C．remove D．regain四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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河南省百师联盟联考2023-2024学年高二下学期6月月考英语试题一、阅读理解About Ocean InfoOcean Info, which was created in 2020, is a website that shares information and stories about the ocean, sea life, rivers, and a journey of oceanic discovery. Our mission is to educate and inspire our readers, promoting a deeper appreciation for the ocean’s invaluable role. With this, Ocean Info has donated $50 a month to Ocean Conservancy, as well as $30 a month to World Animal Protection.Our TeamAt Ocean Info, we are privileged to have a team of highly accomplished ocean experts who bring together an unparalleled depth of scientific knowledge and a committed passion for marine conservation. With qualifications spanning fields like marine biology, zoology, environment al policy, and climate science, our experts offer a multidisciplinary approach to understanding and protecting the vast oceanic ecosystems that sustain life on our planet.How to Best Explore Ocean Info◎Want to look for specific ocean animals, plants, lakes, or rivers? Visit our Ocean Glossary(术语汇编)：Discover the biodiversity of ocean animals.Learn more about marine plants.Learn about bodies of water, such as key lakes around Earth.◎Want to read about our ideas? Visit our Listicles.◎Want to have a comparison between two similar ocean animals or plants? Visit our Comparisons.◎To explore the ocean, you sometimes need to sail. See more on Sailing.Join the Ocean MembershipWe’re in the works of making an Ocean Membership, which combines the experience and expertise (专长) of Ocean Info, for something special. If you are interested, get in touch with usbyemail:*********************.1．What can readers mainly do at Ocean Info?A．Dive deep into animal-related topics.B．Obtain knowledge about the ocean.C．Join in a voyage around the world.D．Contribute to ocean-saving charities. 2．What’s the key feature of the Ocean Info’s team?A．Making use of abundant education resources.B．Knowing the actual situation of the environment.C．Having extensive research experience and expertise.D．Integrating their own subjects and cultural background.3．Where can we learn more about major lakes at Ocean Info?A．Sailing.B．Listicles.C．Comparisons.D．Ocean Glossary.In 2019, an unassuming package arrived at my front door. Inside was a 2-by-4-foot scrapbook (剪贴簿) filled with precious candy wrappers over 70 years old. Why was it sent to me? I’m the founder of the Candy Wrapper Museum, my online “roadside attraction”.I was 15 years old when I started collecting. At that time many friends had cool collections like beer bottles. I wanted to start my own, but of what? I usually spent my few coins on candies. The candy shelves were a wonderland of tasty treats with colorful wrappers and names.Then inspiration struck. Instead of throwing the wrappers away, I would save them. I would create the Candy Wrapper Museum, where I imagined that they would one day be enjoyed as art and humor after I retire.In 2002, inspiration struck again. Why wait until retirement? Why not open the museum right now on the internet, the ultimate “superhighway”?Building the online museum was a massive six-month, one-person project. First, I sorted roughly 650 of my favorite wrappers into themes such as: Celebrities, Classics, Holidays, Big Eats, and No Fun. I scanned everything that was flat, photographed the rest, scanned the prints, cleaned all the now-digital images, then wrote lighthearted comments to provide each visitor with my personal tour. Then, I bought a book on how to write HTML and built the site myself.When it was launched in 2002, I had no expectations. Would anyone even be interested in this strange hobby? To my surprise, without any promotion, the site went viral (走红), evengetting selected as Yahoo’s “Funny Site of the Week”.The sudden burst of popularity inspired some comments, like, “A candy wrapper museum? Now we’ve heard everything.” But mostly people wrote in to thank me, sharing how the sight of a long-gone favorite candy bar reminded them of their childhood memories.This is when I knew I was doing something important. We think of collections as “things,” but we also collect special moments that may not stay front of mind, but never fade from our hearts. To this day people turn to me, hoping I can help uncover connections to cherished memories around candies from their past.4．What gave the author the idea of collecting?A．She got inspired by her friends’ hobby.B．She wanted to record the candy history.C．She saw the candy wrapper as a reminder.D．She couldn’t afford other kinds of hobbies. 5．What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 5?A．The learning process of setting up a website.B．The preparations for setting up the museum.C．The themes of the collected candy wrappers.D．The categories of her favorite candy wrappers.6．What was most people’s reaction to the Candy Wrapper Museum?A．They showed appreciation to it.B．They felt it was useless.C．They thought of it as strange.D．They doubted its existence.7．What is the purpose of the text?A．To advise readers to consider a hobby.B．To advertise the online candy museum.C．To encourage readers to collect wrappers.D．To recall the creation of the wrapper museum.Imagine Hying over the city in an electric powered aircraft that has no pilot but can take you from point A to point B in minutes. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not anymore. China-based Ehang has become the world’s first company to receive official approval to fly passengers in its pilotless air taxis.Ehang’s EH216-S air taxis are electric vertical (垂直的) takeoff and landing aircraft, also called eVToL for short. The air taris can carry up to wo passengers or about 270kg of goods. They can fly at speeds of up to 130kmb and distances of up to 28km. The air taris are controlled by acentral command centre that monitor the light, routes and weather conditions.Passengers can simply select their destination on a touchscreen inside the cabin and enjoy the ride without worrying about piloting the aircraft. The taxis do not require airports or runways. They can take off and land vertically from any flat surface.The air taxis use electric power to reduce environmental harm caused by emissions. They can be fully charged in two hours and have bow nose levels. They also have backup batteries and emergency landing systems and parachutes in case anything goes wrong.They could transform how we travel around big cities —imagine using them to avoid traffic jams, save time on the daily commute (通勤) to work or school, or get to places that are hard to reach by car or public transport. And beyond just moving people, the aircraft can be used for delivering goods, such as packages, medical supplies or food. During natural disasters such as bushfires or foods, air taxis could transport much-needed medical staff, equipment or medicines to the scene quickly and safely.One big challenge will be gaining the trust of the public and convincing commuters they are safe while flying. To do this, Ehang will educate passengers about the benefits and risks of using its taxis while also addressing potential issues and concerns about noise levels, privacy and the environmental impact.8．What do we know about EH216-S air taxis?A．They don’t make any noise.B．They are environment-friendly.C．They are controlled by eVTOL.D．They can carry 270kg of goods and two persons.9．Which of the following places is most suitable for air taxis to take off?A．A swimming pool.B．An empty street.C．A crowded car park.D．A woody valley.10．What’s paragraph 5 mainly about?A．Where air taxis can work.B．When air taxis function well.C．Why air taxis are needed.D．How air taxis can be used.11．How will Ehang gain the trust of the public?A．By providing a free tip for brave passengers.B．By rewarding the most reliable passengers.C．By explaining is taxis advantages and disadvantages.D．By stressing the importance of environmental protection.Have you ever conducted a job interview through video? Do you work remotely and mostly communicate with your colleagues through technologies like Microsoft Teams or Slack? Technologies are rapidly changing how, when, and where we work. But what impact do they have on our work motivation? We recently reviewed the research done to answer this question and unfortunately, the news is not so good.For the most part, technologies have worsened the satisfaction of our psychological needs when we work. They are robbing us of our feelings of control and freedom because they monitor us and tell us what and how to do our work; sometimes they also pressure us to work faster. And they are decreasing our chances to create meaningful relationships with colleagues.To fix and avoid these issues in the future, we have concluded from this review that we need to advocate for the use of psychological knowledge when designing technologies to be used in work environments. Psychologists are well equipped to advise how to design and use technologies in ways that will maintain or even improve the design of our work.Work is considered to be well-designed when it gives us some decision-making power, provides us with performance feedback, and allows us to connect with colleagues not only to increase relatedness but also to see the impact our work has on stakeholders （利益相关者）. Good work design makes our work more meaningful.Why is this important? Because work motivation that stems from meaning and enjoyment will be increasingly important in the future of work. Indeed, as work environments and career tracks become more dynamic and precarious, we need workers to be more active and flexible for the changeable situation. And motivation through meaning and enjoyment makes people more active and flexible.So, when you hear your employer wants to introduce new technologies in your workplace, ask them if they have used the service of psychology experts. It will ensure your work keeps being designed in a way that will make it meaningful and enjoyable.12．According to the recent research review, how do technologies affect our work?A．They decrease our working efficiency.B．They increase our psychological needs.C．They improve our relationships with colleagues.D．They reduce our work motivation for creativity.13．What does the author suggest for introducing technologies in work?A．Updating technical equipment.B．Reviewing the former research.C．Consulting psychology experts.D．Improving the design of our work. 14．What does the underlined word “precarious” mean in paragraph 5?A．Uncertain.B．Unavoidable.C．Rewarding.D．Straightforward. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．Is technology killing your work motivation?B．What the employers can do in theworkplace?C．A new review gives insights on psychology D．The future of work environments and career tracksHOW TO DO HARD THINGSIt’s an inconvenient truth that the road to success isn’t a secret. Most of us know exactly what we need to do to improve our lives. 16 We prefer things that feel good and avoid things that we know are hard but most effective. Follow these tips to get hard things done with less struggle.First, you need to make sure you know what the hard, but effective thing is in the skill or job that you want to improve. 17 It’s usually the thing that creates the output. For writers, it’s writing. For musicians, it’s writing a song. For athletes, it’s doing a workout.Figure out your why. Make sure you know why you want to do this hard thing. 18 So figure out your why and frequently remind yourself of it. Write it down and put it where you can see it. The stronger your why, the better.19 Every day at a particular hour, you will do this hard thing. Pure focus, no multi-tasking. Take it easy at first and gradually lengthen the amount of time you spend on this. Enjoy it, too. You’re a winner and you can do it.Leave the doubts behind. When you’re doing something hard, your brain will try to find ways to stop doing it. You’ll want to look things up or find easy ways of doing the hard thing.Don’t give in to these tempting arguments during your hard work sessions. 20 If you keep improving yourself by doing hard things, you’ll be getting better at your targeted skill. So don’t spend too much time working around the hard task. Just do the hard thing instead.A．This should be easy to figure out.B．Change your thinking so the hard thing looks good.C．But we don’t do those things because they are hard.D．Make a commitment and turn the hard thing into a habit.E．If you are not clear about it, you’ll lose motivation quickly.F．Do whatever you want after or before, but stay focused during.G．Life is hard sometimes, and you will have to do hard things at some point.二、完形填空During the 2006 World Cup in Germany I worked as a volunteer in an information booth(问讯处). It was great fun, and all the visiting fans were really 21 , including the English. We were very 22 about the result since before that we had been 23 to be careful of English football hooligans (足球流氓).Some of the England fans had come by car and 24 in the city instead of out by the stadium. A few of them 25 at our booth because they couldn’t find their cars after the 26 . They were quite 27 , though, that they had written down the name of the 28 they had parked on. They showed us a piece of paper that had “Einbahnstraße” written on it. We then had to 29 that this wasn’t a street name, but a(n) 30 , saying “One-Way Street”. We did 31 to find their cars, though.Two days after the England game, a young man ran into our booth. He was 32 because he had gotten so drunk after the game that he had fallen asleep in a bush and 33 his plane back home. Since he didn’t have any money, we called his mum and then booked him a flight. His mum sent us a thank-you letter for 34 her son.All of them were absolutely lovely. It just goes to show that one bad apple doesn’t 35 the whole bunch.21．A．funny B．rude C．nice D．grateful 22．A．curious B．disappointed C．nervous D．happy 23．A．noticed B．warned C．exploited D．dedicated 24．A．parked B．withdrew C．settled D．wandered 25．A．ended up B．broke down C．set off D．checked out 26．A．conference B．concert C．match D．performance 27．A．awkward B．helpless C．shameful D．proud 28．A．stadium B．street C．platform D．shelter 29．A．explain B．admit C．accuse D．deny 30．A．evidence B．motto C．sign D．advertisement 31．A．expect B．hesitate C．deserve D．manage 32．A．excited B．anxious C．confused D．serious 33．A．missed B．delayed C．boarded D．changed 34．A．relaying to B．attending to C．looking for D．taking over 35．A．include B．remind C．spoil D．rescue三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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四川省成都成飞中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Maybe the year of 2022 wasn’t that bad. At least we got some great stories, right? Here are the top 4 of Amazon’s best-selling books of 2022.# 1 A Promised Land by Barack ObamaPublisher: Crown (November 17, 2022)Hardcover: 768 pagesPrice: $ 45.00$ 23.96 (47% off)I miss Barack Obama so much and I know it’s not just me. The former president tells us his life story, spanning all the way from his childhood to his presidency. You can place this on the shelf next to Michelle Obama’s Becoming and feel intellectual as hell.# 2 The Return by Nicholas SparksPublisher: Grand Central Publishing (September 29, 2022)Hardcover: 368 pagesPrice: $ 28.00$ 14. 00 (50% off)I may or may not ugly cry to every Nicholas Sparks book. Don’t judge! This one follows an injured Navy doctor, who moves back to North Carolina. His story becomes complicated when he meets a teenage girl who may shed light on his past.#3 Untamed by Glennon DoylePublisher: The Dial Press; Later Printing edition (March10, 2022)Hardcover: 352 pagesPrice: $ 24. 00$ 13. 44 (44% off)If you haven’t heard of this book, then you probably don’t go on social media. Glennon Doyle’s memoir blew up on Instagram and beyond this year because it’s packed with super relevant wisdom and relatable moments of honesty.# 4 The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsPublisher: Scholastic Press (May 19, 2022)Hardcover: 528 pagesPrice: $ 30$ 18 (40% off)Calling all Hunger Games fans! If three books weren’t enough for you, then you need to get your hands on Suzanne Collins’ latest novel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes as soon as possible. It is nearly impossible for you to put it down because it’s incredibly exciting and thought-provoking.If you are interested in these books, please visit the website: https: //www. amazon. com. 1．If you prefer books with the biggest discount rate, which one will you probably buy?A．A Promised Land.B．The Return.C．Untamed.D．The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. 2．Which author was a big hit on social media last year according to the passage?A．Suzanne Collins.B．Nicholas Sparks.C．Glennon Doyle.D．Barack Obama.3．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A．To advertise several Amazon’s best-sellers of 2022.B．To introduce best-selling books in 2022 in the US.C．To encourage people to buy books published in 2022.D．To offer some advice on how to choose books of 2022.Terri Bolton is a dab hand when it comes to DIY (do-it-yourself). Skilled at putting up shelves and piecing together furniture, she never pays someone else to do a job she can do herself.She credits these skills to her late grandfather and builder Derek Lloyd. From the age of six, Terri, now 26, accompanied Derek to work during her school holidays. A day’s work was rewarded with £5 in pocket money. She says: “I’m sure I wasn’t much of a help to start with, painting the rooms and putting down the flooring throughout the house. It took weeks and it was backbreaking work, but I know he was proud of my skills.”Terri, who now rents a house with friends in Wandsworth, South West London, says DIY also saves her from losing any deposit when a tenancy (租期) comes to an end. She adds: “I’ve moved house many times and I always like to personalise my room and put up pictures, so, it’s been useful to know how to cover up holes and repaint a room to avoid any charges when I’vemoved out.”With millions of people likely to take on DIY projects over that coming weeks, new research shows that more than half of people are planning to make the most of the long, warm summer days to get jobs done. The average spend per project will be around £823. Two thirds of people aim to improve their comfort while at home. Two fifths wish to increase the value of their house. Though DIY has traditionally been seen as male hobby, the research shows it is women now leading the charge.4．Which is closest in meaning to “a dab hand” in paragraph 1?A．An artist.B．A winner.C．A specialist.D．A pioneer. 5．Why did Terri’s grandfather give her £5 a day?A．For a birthday gift.B．As a treat for her work.C．To support her DIY projects.D．To encourage her to take up a hobby. 6．How did Terri avoid losing the deposit on the house she rented?A．By making it look like before.B．By furnishing it herself.C．By splitting the rent with a roommate.D．By cancelling the rental agreement. 7．What trend in DIY does the research show?A．It is becoming more costly.B．It is getting more time-consuming.C．It is turning into a seasonal industry.D．It is gaining popularity among females.Starting next year, many Japanese singles might have a higher possibility of finding their dream partner — through government-aided AI matchmaking (婚介) services.The Japanese government will fund local authorities 2 billion yen (about 126 million yuan) to boost the birth rate. Part of the fund will be used to support projects that use AI to pair people up. Although there are some existing matchmaking systems, which consider criteria such as income and age, the more advanced AI system will also take into account factors like hobbies and values.Japan has one of the world’s lowest birth rates. The number of babies born in Japan in 2019 fell below 865, 000 — the lowest record since 1899, according to the BBC．As a major reason for the aging population, the fast-greying nation has long been searching for ways to improve the situation. Boosting the use of AI tech is one of its latest efforts.An aging population is not just a problem in Japan. Globally, mankind is growing in number and age. According to the United Nations, the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050. While by 2050, one in six people in the world will be over age 65. In China, by 2050, the number is expected to increase to 500 million, making China one of the world’s most aged societies.China has taken measures to deal with the aging population.China loosened its family planning policy in 2015 to allow all couples to have two children. The government has also been improving the elderly care system. By June 2020, China had220,000 nursing institutions, with over 7.9 million beds, among which 50 percent are private, according to China Daily.To take care of so many elderly people, last year Japan introduced robots to help. For example, cleaning robots can wash dishes, prepare simple meals or tidy up elderly people’s homes. Communication robots can chat with elderly people and remind them of their daily routine. “These robots are wonderful,” Kazuko Yamada, 84, told Reuters after having an exercise lesson with a robot.8．What might be the unique advantage of matchmaking systems using AI?A．They can increase the birth rate.B．They help to find partners with values.C．They provide richer and younger matches.D．They assess more aspects to pair people up.9．What does the underlined word “its” refer to in Paragraph 3?A．The country’s.B．The situation’s.C．The birth rate’s.D．The matchmaking system’s.10．How does the author show the seriousness of the aging population problems?A．By making comparisons.B．By giving definitions.C．By listing figures.D．By using others’ words.11．What’s the best title of the passage?A．Promoting matchmaking services B．Facing the fact of aging nationsC．Using robots to help the elderly D．Addressing issues of fast greyingMen aren’t typically known for their shopping power. As the “She economy” became a buzz phrase in business magazines, the ever-expanding Chinese female middle class has been eagerly pursued by consumer brands from cosmetics to electronics. For some companies, that means there is a huge missed opportunity in the male market, especially given the fast-rising living standards across the most populous country on the earth and a male population that’s increasingly longing for a better quality of life.Those instincts appear to be largely on point, according to the latest report on male consumption trends conducted by Suning Institute of Finance. The author of the report, the institute’s Senior Researcher Fu Yifu, concluded the male-oriented (男性导向的) market in China has great potential after observing three specific shopping habits of Chinese men in recent years: widened category, improved awareness and increased online consumption.These trends are particularly noticeable in the country’s tech-adapted Millennial and Gen-Z populations, who have warmly embraced some special-interest consumer culture in other parts of the world through the Internet, such as the sneakerhead subculture, as a way to express their individuality. More importantly, many are willing to spend a fortune on it.Also, nowadays, many Chinese men are definitely looking to lead more refined lives. The desire for “refined lives” has been channeled strongly through the pursuance of a more polished look-lighter skin, longer eyelashes and bigger eyes. These features are widely considered to be desirable traits for modern Chinese men.JACB, which stands for “just a cool brand”, is one of the Chinese start-ups looking to capitalize on men’s increasing desire for a finer appearance. While most male cosmetic products today still focus on fixing skin problems such as acne (粉刺), JACB is pioneering the “men makeup” category with products such as BB cream for men. And the company mainly targets men in their 20s and early 30s, as they are more accepting of the new trends.“The individual’s awakening in consumption has helped drive the men-oriented market to new heights that we are seeing today,” Fu said. “Chinese men have learned to buy skincare products, expensive suits, watches and luxury cars as a way to show their personal abilities.”12．What may have given chance to the male market?A．Men desire to have a better quality of life.B．Men spend more time on consumption.C．Men expect to raise their living standards.D．Men pursue some consumer brands.13．What might be the characteristic of the Gen-Z populations?A．They are addicted to the Internet.B．They are eager to spend a fortune.C．They are reluctant to express themselves.D．They are keen on some consumer culture. 14．What does the underlined word “refined” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Educated.B．Precise.C．Elegant.D．Polite.15．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．The awakening of individual consumption.B．The rise of male-oriented economy.C．The potential of special-interest culture.D．The desire for a finer appearance.Global average temperature has increased by 1℃ over the past century due to climate change, making heat waves more frequent and intense than those from any other point in recorded history. 16 A study published in the journal Nature Climate Change found global warming responsible for 37 percent of heat-related deaths between 1991 and 2022.The following is what happens if you’re the next to be killed. First, your brain sends a series of messages to your sweat glands telling them to increase sweat production. Then your heart starts beating faster to pump blood to the skin while blood flow is directed away from important organs (器官) like your liver, kidneys and gut. 17If heat stroke occurs, your body might get hot and direct so much oxygen-rich blood to the skin that it suffocates (把……闷死) vital internal organs. If your body fails to cool you down, its internal temperature might start to climb from a normal level to about 104 degrees. At that temperature, your brain becomes affected. 18 Before long, you might lose consciousness. Your brain might begin to swell.While you struggle to stay awake and avoid dizzying confusion, the excessive internal heat is damaging your gut, consequently causing an inflammatory (发炎的) response. 19 That’s just part of what we know about how extreme heat kills you. 20 A lot of what we know comes from studies on animal models, like mice and rats, or from examinations of people dying of heat stroke.A．As the heat rises quickly, so does the death number.B．That’s because we can’t study it in humans in the laboratory.C．As temperatures increase ever higher, that figure may well rise.D．You may feel it start as a dull headache.E．Surviving the organ failure might require an emergency transplant.F．Sometimes that alone is enough to create problems for a weak or aging heart.G．Left untreated, what follows is a flood of organ failure that leads to your death.二、完形填空Adam Wolfers believes that his son’s autism (自闭症) has a positive impact on his hobby of photography. 10-year-old Morgan has always possessed a 21 eye for capturing the world around him through his camera. Diagnosed (被诊断) with autism at the age of 3, Morgan has had a hard time 22 with others.23 these difficulties, he has shown an exceptional talent for noticing details that24 others. Morgan has found clarity and focus in nature, particularly in the vivid colors and shapes of plants, leading him to 25 the art of nature photography.Not 26 with merely capturing pictures, Morgan has even established his own photography business, becoming one of the top sellers in a local shop. 27 , he donates ten percent of his 28 to support autistic artists through the Blue Ribbon Arts Initiative.However, his motivation for photography 29 financial gain, as he simply wants to share the beauty he 30 with others. His work has gained 31 , with one of his photos picked by National Geographic for 32 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.His parents teared up as they told what his photography means. Morgan’s photography has become his saving grace (体面) because it gets people to look 33 his issues. “He’s going to make his 34 ,” his mother said.Morgan advises all of us to try new things and explore our 35 and what we want to do. In other words, don’t be afraid to see things differently.21．A．strange B．typical C．unique D．normal 22．A．fighting B．interacting C．agreeing D．competing 23．A．Without B．For C．From D．Despite 24．A．escape B．hit C．touch D．please 25．A．admire B．explore C．change D．promote26．A．amused B．familiar C．content D．bored 27．A．Remarkably B．Undoubtedly C．Accidentally D．Fortunately 28．A．salaries B．profits C．budgets D．expenses 29．A．results in B．arises from C．goes beyond D．consists of 30．A．recalls B．imagines C．expects D．encounters 31．A．recognition B．advantage C．strength D．power 32．A．examination B．display C．investigation D．trade33．A．for B．up C．into D．past 34．A．decision B．living C．way D．fortune 35．A．principle B．intelligence C．emotions D．limits三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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