江苏省高二英语
江苏省盐城市五校联考2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考试题英语
6.What’s the man?
A.A hotel receptionist.B.A salesman.C.A painter.
7.Which colour will the woman try on?
A.Red.B.Black.C.Purple.
A.It’s in a hurry.
B.It’s unimportant.
C.It’s timeconsuming.
15.What’s the man’s last task?
A.Writing a report.
B.Starting a new project.
C.Sending an email.
16.When will the woman give a presentation?
A.Today.B.Next week.C.Next month.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17.What is Belfast famous for?
A.Making ropes.B.Building ships.C.Selling tea.
A.She failed to behave herself in public.
B.She got lost with her brother.
C.She served the wrong dish.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
江苏省苏州市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题
江苏省苏州市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.V olunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping withlight tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.V olunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.1．What is the purpose of the United Way?A．To inform volunteers to take the vaccines.B．To attract volunteers to make a difference.C．To create social change in the community.D．To provide an opportunity of internship. 2．What can be learned about immunization requirements?A．Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles.B．TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.C．2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months.D．Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.3．What are the volunteers expected to do?A．Assist dying patients file their wills.B．Direct the way for patients and visitors.C．Take medical workers’ place in case.D．Observe doctors in a clinical setting.In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs.However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.4．What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris?A．He saw Faris had artistic talent.B．He read a book about love in action.C．He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting.D．He intended to found a nonprofitorganization.5．How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits?A．He donates it to charities.B．He uses it to expand his project.C．He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.D．He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.6．What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3?A．He believes in giving without accepting.B．He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.C．He helps people based on their personal needs.D．He funds them to develop art-related projects.7．What would be the best title for this passage?A．Painting for Homeless B．Art Can Cure HomelessnessC．The Story of Matt Faris D．Selling Portraits for CharityScientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat. Theirfindings were published in the journal ACS Nano.Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it, researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.8．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The working principle of the device.B．The composition of sweat.C．The function of a particular sensor.D．The balance of the minerals.9．Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch?A．accurate and popular.B．large and wearable.C．convenient and comfortable.D．reliable and stable.10．What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A．The wristwatch has no equal now.B．The product hasn’t hit the market yet.C．The researchers are content with the product.D．The device will be definitely put into extensive use.11．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.B．To introduce a new product on monitoring health.C．To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.D．To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only JD．com and Alibaba.Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals online. Competition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items. 12．Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply?A．China is experiencing a major economic boom.B．Colin Huang failed to run the company well.C．Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.D．Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.13．What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with?A．The rapid rise of JD．com and Alibaba.B．The pressure from consumers and suppliers.C．The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.D．The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.14．What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Declining.B．Alarming.C．Increasing.D．Changing. 15．How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market?A．Hopeful.B．Cautious.C．Unclear.D．Favourable.People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. 16 It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.17 This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts.18Compare yourself only to yourself. 19 There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. 20 There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.A．Accept your body as it is.B．Identify what you like about your body and appearance.C．Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.D．The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.E．But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist. F．This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical. G．Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.二、完形填空Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my 21 my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting22 I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder,23 people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d 24 hearing aids.Then in my annual checkup, I 25 the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he 26 me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled thehearing aids out for me, I groaned.Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud 27 . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my 28 . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be 29 at me!“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.“Lobot?” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some 30 . “The Empire Strikes Back? The bald guy?”“You know Star Wars stuff?” I asked. “Hey, Lobot’s cool,” said he, 31 the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that?”“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!”I answered 32 .The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big 33 about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so 34 about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be 35 .21．A．favorites B．features C．figures D．frights 22．A．worse B．less C．sharper D．lower 23．A．giving out B．making out C．bringing out D．drowning out 24．A．end up with B．keep up with C．put up with D．break up with 25．A．had B．failed C．escaped D．passed 26．A．invited B．brought C．sent D．showed 27．A．in place B．in order C．in use D．in store 28．A．ears B．head C．back D．chest 29．A．surprised B．amazed C．scared D．annoyed 30．A．differences B．efforts C．comments D．adjustments 31．A．hanging B．sliding C．striking D．arranging 32．A．automatically B．loudly C．greedily D．excitedly 33．A．fortune B．choice C．deal D．decision 34．A．stressed B．curious C．mad D．disappointed35．A．something B．everything C．anything D．nothing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Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after 36 ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event 37 broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.38 (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification 39 a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists 40 is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously 41 ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally 42 ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its 43 ( participate).The flips (翻转) and 44 ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have 45 final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.四、单词拼写46．Her sharp (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）47．A fortunate (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）48．We can provide you with a (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49．The (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）50．Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)51．R could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写) 52．The government is c to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. （根据首字母单词拼写）53．The bomb exploded during the night, t lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)54．The sudden news of his death s her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)55．The report presented a f account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. （根据首字母单词拼写）五、书信写作56．假如你是李华，你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品，请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信，内容要点如下：1. 赠书画作品的目的；2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画；3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。
江苏省泰州中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试卷(含答案,无听力音频无听力原文)
高二年级英语练习（满分：150分考试时间：120分钟）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒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. Why does David learn calligraphy?A. To show his works at exhibitions.B. To give his pieces to his parents as gifts.C. To teach his parents this ancient art form.2. What is probably the man?A A doctor. B. A car mechanic. C. A police officer.3. What is the woman advised to do?A. Buy a new phone.B. Get a pair of glasses.C. Have a bigger text size on her phone.4. How does the woman sound?A. Excited.B. Tired.C. Disappointed.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. The pro s and cons of technology.B. The time people spend on screens.C. Different ways to access information.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。
江苏省通州高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语学科(二)试题
江苏省通州高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语学科（二）试题一、听力选择题1．What does the man want to do?A．Borrow a magazine.B．Buy a book.C．Reserve a seat. 2．Where are the speakers probably?A．At the man’s home.B．In a hospital.C．In a supermarket. 3．Why does the woman talk to the man?A．To ask for advice.B．To send an invitation.C．To make a complaint.4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mother and son.B．Sister and brother.C．Shop assistant and customer.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A meeting.B．A movie.C．A lecture.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Who turned up at the party last night?A．Marian.B．James.C．Alison.7．What did the man say about the party?A．It was impressive.B．It was awkward.C．It was boring.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why did the man stay up late last night?A．He went out with friends.B．He watched a game.C．He prepared for the exam.9．What does the woman suggest the man do?A．Have a rest.B．Go to lecture.C．Keep a healthy diet. 10．How does the man sound in the end?A．Anxious.B．Surprised.C．Proud.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
江苏省南通市区2024-2025学年高二10月月考英语试卷
江苏省南通市区2024-2025学年高二10月月考英语试卷一、阅读理解Looking to inspire curious young minds? These are some of the best popular science books for children, which should keep the young minds full of ideas long into the future.Amazing JellyfishThis book includes plenty of impressive facts. The first-person style of the author helps to keep the attention of young readers, by including personal stories and avoiding all pages of words. Each part is divided into detailed drawings and valuable information. The book has fun jokes about jellyfish, a maze (迷宫) with sea trash, and more.A Brief History of StuffDK has chosen a mix of many different things for this unique book. From baby bottles to pens, there isn’t much of a logical (合乎逻辑的) path or timeline, making it a great book for kids of all ages. Seeing a list of everyday items such as a pot or a fridge, you realize how little you know about the stories behind them. This book has all the information you need about their beginnings and impact on society.A Kid’s Guide to the Night SkyThe night sky is filled with countless astronomical objects to explore and this book does its best to introduce a wide variety of them to children. The life cycle of stars and light pollution are just a few of the topics that the book introduces to its audience. It also takes a deep div e into each of the solar system’s planets and some of the amazing technology that’s working to find out more about them.Radar (雷达) and the RaftThe story of radar, along with the inventors and contributing scientists, comes together in this book about the technology’s development and lifesaving uses. By connecting the story of the Bell family’s near-death experience at sea with the story of radar’s discovery, the author has produced an interesting and informative storyline.1．What is a main feature of Amazing Jellyfish?A．Using a strictly scientific style.B．Presenting a clear timeline of events.C．Focusing on fun games about sea life.D．Matching the text and the picture well. 2．How do readers probably perceive A Brief History of Steff?A．A collection of famous speeches.B．An introduction to historical heroes.C．A guide to exploring common objects.D．A handbook on starting interest clubs. 3．Which book best suits young enthusiasts for astronomy?A．Amazing Jellyfish.B．Radar and the Raft.C．A Brief History of Stuff.D．A Kid’s Guide to the Night Sky.How would you feel if your child were being tutored by a robot? It’s believed that social robots could become as common as paper and whiteboards in schools. Those robots have been used to read stories to preschool students in Singapore, help 12-year-olds in Iran learn English and improve handwriting among young children in Switzerland.As a professor of education, I study the different ways that teachers worldwide do their jobs. To understand how social robots could affect teaching, I introduced a robot called “Pepper” into a public elementary and middle school in the U. S. and found many problems with the current generation of social robots.To get the robot to perform, our students had to master the directions that came with the robot. Some students quickly figured out that the robot could respond only to certain basic routines. They kept trying to interact with the robot as if it were a person but got very frustrated with its nonhuman responses. When a robot failed to answer a question, or responded in the wrong way, students realized the robot wasn’t really understanding them and that the robot’s dialogue was preprogrammed.Also, I have found that these are not limited to school settings. Service robots in some health care facilities have been programmed to deliver medicine, but this requires special sensors and programming. Stores and restaurants are experimenting with delivery and cleaning robots. But when a grocery store in Scotland tried to use “Pepper” for customer interactions, the robot was fired after a week.While the social robots currently used in schools are limited in functions, they can still provide useful learning experiences. Students can use them to learn more about robotics and artificial intelligence. Struggling with a robot’s limitations gives students real insights into thecomplicated nature of human social interaction. The opportunity to do hands-on work with a social robot shows students how difficult it is to program robots to copy human behavior. As AI becomes a bigger part of our work and lives, we need to teach students to think critically about what it means to live and work with social machines.4．What phenomenon is described at the beginning of the text?A．The global differences in educational approachesB．The transformative impact of robots on education.C．The adoption of social robots in classrooms worldwide.D．The innovative achievements in science and technology.5．How do students find their interaction with social robots?A．Amusing and engagıng.B．Challenging but beneficial.C．Ineffective and disappointing.D．Satisfying but time-consuming.6．What does the author want to show by mentioning the examples in paragraph 4?A．Robotics still has room for improvement.B．Technology has changed the way we workC．Many fields are open to experimenting with robots.D．Robots might pose a threat to people’s employment.7．What can students learn by interacting with limited-function social robots in schools?A．To master communication skills.B．To get some hands-on experience.C．To strengthen the sense of mission.D．To improve critical thinking ability.For many of us, online shopping has made the process of purchasing goods a far simpler and more convenient process. No longer do we have to head to shops to browse through various objects, wandering round endless shelves, before finally setting for the first thing we saw. These days, we find the item we want or need online, click on it, and check out its description and, most importantly, its user reviews. If it fits the bill, we send it to our basket and pay.There seems to be a wealth of options at our fingertips. But how do we know the options that pop up in front of us really are the best deals, and how might algorithms (算法) help or hold us back?Algorithms, simply put, are mathematical instructions which tell a computer how to solveproblems. When shopping is involved, what is the problem they solve? Well, they instruct a computer which advertisements to show and which products a user is most likely to buy. By analyzing the things we bought or looked at previously algorithms can predict what goods we’re most likely to be attracted by.For some people, the idea of something guessing your preferences could sound a bit worrying. But first, let’s look at the positives. By telling a computer to show us what we are interested in, it can not only save us a lot of time, but also help us find the best deals. However, there are some people who have concerns about the impact of algorithms on our shopping experience. It is possible that algorithms may only select options from a limited number of brands, or may favour products from certain companies. There are also concerns that we aren’t always shown the cheapest or best deal, even though that’s what we’re searching for.So, the takeaway from this is that algorithms are here to stay, and it’s wise to know they exist. Whenever you are shopping, be it online or off, make sure you shop around for the best deals. The first thing you see might not always be the best for you.8．What is the main factor that leads you to buy the product online immediately?A．The reasonable price.B．Salesgirls’ description.C．Customers’ comments.D．The convenient delivery.9．How do algorithms help customers find their favourite goods?A．The previous consuming records.B．The most advertisements they see.C．The frequency of visiting the store.D．The amount of money they spend. 10．What does the author think of algorithms used for online shopping?A．Doubtful.B．Beneficial.C．Negative.D．Worrying. 11．Which message does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?A．Many hands make light work.B．Actions speak louder than words.C．Only the feet tell if the shoes fit.D．Only comparing can see the gap.At a park in one of the world’s most polluted cities, a filtration (过滤) “tower” has been quietly cleaning the surrounding air since last summer. Called Verto, the device filters 600,000 cubic meters of air a day in New Delhi’s Sunder Nursery.Filtration towers were designed by architecture firm Studio Symbiosis. The firm’sco-founders, Amit Gupta and Britta Knobel Gupta, say their fan-powered devices can clean the air within a radius (半径) of 200 to 500 meters in some spaces, depending on wind speed and how open the surroundings are. “I think the towers can also be installed in public parks and squares, where people spend quality outdoor time,” Britta said, adding that installing (安装) the towers in spots where homeless people sleep might also be very beneficial.In 2019 alone, air pollution is thought to have caused nearly 1.6 million deaths in India, according to a study in medical journal The Lancet. New Delhi is regularly covered with smog, with vehicle emissions, crop-burning, and coal-fired power plants all contributing to the city’s bad air quality.In addition to the direct impact of pollution, the resulting climate change has caused heat waves that have killed more than 24,000 people in the country since 1992, according to a study published by the University of Cambridge.Amit estimated that maybe 100 of the towers would be required to filter the air across central New Delhi, though further research and a “full-scale model” would be required to calculate more figures. The devices are also designed to be easily transported, with the hope that they can be adopted on a larger scale.The filters, which need to be changed every three to nine months, are partly recyclable. Noise generated by the towers is, at a maximum of 75 decibels, similar to that of a standard kitchen exhaust fan (排风扇). To reduce Verto’s environmental impact, Studio Symbıosis installed energy-efficient smart fans that vary according to local conditions, slowing down when pollution is low, or when strong winds provide natural air flow.12．Which factor can improve the work efficiency of filtration tower?A．The height of tower.B．The surrounding people.C．The design of fans.D．The strength of wind.13．What is mainly discussed in Paragraphs 3 and 4?A．The death number in India since 1992.B．The consequence of climate change.C．The cause and effect of air pollution.D．The process of heat wave generation. 14．What is the striking feature of Verto?A．Cost-effective.B．Uniquely-designed.C．Eco-friendly.D．Completely-recycled15．What is the best title for the text?A．The air cleaning tower in India B．The bad air quality in New DelhiC．The filtration tower’s global trend D．Smart fans’ environmental purposeAppreciating art can be a rewarding experience. But it can also be confusing if you’re not sure where to start. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your art appreciation journey.One of the most important things to remember when looking at art is to approach it with an open mind. 16 Instead, allow yourself to experience the art work on its own terms and see what emotions or thoughts it awakens in you.When you first encounter a piece of art, take a few moments to look at it. Notice the colors, lines, shapes, and materials. 17 If you’re looking at a painting, try to identify the brushwork and how it contributes to the artistic effect of the piece.18 Thinking about the situation in which a piece was created can help you better understand and appreciate the work. For example, if you’re looking at a piece of art from the 19th century, it can be helpful to learn about the artistic movements and social issues that were common at the time.The medium in which a piece of art is created can have a significant impact on the final product. 19 Understanding the properties and limitations of different mediums can help you appreciate the technical skills and choices of the artist.If you’re looking at art in a museum or gallery, there may be a staff member available to answer your questions. Don’t be afraid to ask for more information. If you’re looking at art online or in a book, try to find out more about the work through research. 20A．Many works of art convey a deeper meaning.B．You can also turn to a professional about the subject.C．Try not to assume what the artist was trying to express.D．The key to appreciating art is to approach it with curiosity.E．Observe how the various elements of the artwork are arranged.F．Art is often created within a specific historical, or cultural context.G．A sculpture made of metal has a different feel from an oil painting.二、完形填空The town of North Rustico is a homey sort of place. Neighbors there are always sure to 21 one another as they go about their day. And that 22 of friendliness is apparently infectious.One day, local resident Lisa Sandoval was walking near the waterfront when she realized somebody was 23 to her. “I heard ‘Hello! Hello!’” Sandoval said. “I turned around and there wasn’t even a 24 . Then I heard the 25 again. I got a little 26 , and thought I must be hearing things.”It was then that Sandoval noticed only a crow (乌鸦) nearby. “I stopped and said, ‘Hello?’”27 , he answered me back, “Hello!”Sandoval later came to learn that she wasn’t the only one in town to have 28 the talking crow. The story goes that years earlier the bird had been found injured as a baby and 29 by an elderly man living nearby, who often spoke to him during his 30 . “That bird had learned to say hello and had been let go free after regaining his health,” Sandoval said. A few months after their 31 meeting, Sandoval ran into the talking crow again.Crows, much like parrots, are indeed 32 of learning to mimic human language. So, if the story of his 33 is true, his vocalizations (说出的话) may very well 34 the voice of the elderly man who’d saved him. “He passed away years ago,” Sandoval said, but his legacy (遗产) 35 in the friendly, feathered bird. 21．A．understand B．greet C．attract D．remember 22．A．chance B．principle C．sense D．demand 23．A．pointing B．speaking C．responding D．appealing 24．A．soul B．signal C．choice D．change 25．A．answer B．rhythm C．warning D．voice 26．A．confused B．bored C．messy D．guilty 27．A．Gradually B．Carelessly C．Incredibly D．Accidentally 28．A．attended B．adopted C．encountered D．expected 29．A．introduced B．nursed C．grabbed D．accepted30．A．residence B．flight C．absence D．recovery 31．A．initial B．regular C．casual D．private 32．A．aware B．proud C．capable D．ignorant 33．A．origin B．talent C．injury D．departure 34．A．raise B．reflect C．protect D．replace 35．A．sets off B．gives up C．backs down D．lives on三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江苏省常州市2024_2025学年高二英语下学期学业水平监测试题含解析
5. What does the woman mean?
A. She doesn’t agree.
B. She never goes fishing.
C. She agrees with the idea.
其次节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白.每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置.听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间.每段对话或独白读两遍.
O’Connell is working in music full-time now, preparing Eilish s next album and his own full-length album while experimenting and learning more production ideas and sounds. But Finneas the actor will not turn down acting gigs(临时工作) if an ideal role is offered.
江苏省常州市2024-2025学年高二英语下学期学业水平监测试题（含解析）
留意:本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和其次卷(非选择题)两部分.答案全部做在答题纸上.
满分为150分.考试时间120分钟.
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话.每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置.听完每段对话后,你都有10秒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.
江苏省重点高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期10月考试英语试卷(含答案)
江苏省重点高级中学2023-2024学年高二上学期10月考试英语试卷（含答案）江苏省南菁高级中学高二英语10月考试卷I 阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共37.5分）ADubai's Museum of the Future, named as one of the 14 most beautiful museums on the planet in a list by National Geographic magazine this July, opened in February 2023. It promises visitors an immersive (沉浸式的) experience that uses technology to represent art and encourages guests to imagine what the future could be like.What are the exhibitions insideFive of the seven floors are main exhibition spaces, each designed to look like a futuristic film set. The museum takes visitors on a journey to the year 2071 and creates scenes of what the future could be like in topics such as outer space resource development, ecosystems and bioengineering, health, wellness and spirituality.How to get ticketsEntry to the museum costs Dh150, but is free for pre-school children, persons with disabilities and citizens aged 60 and over. Half price for students.The tickets are on sale on the museum's website www.motf.ae.General rules of the museum● Visitors are allowed to take photos and videos for personal use, except in the exhibitions that are labeled as the “special exhibition galleries”. Flash photography is not allowed.● Selfie (自拍) sticks are not permitted.● Guests can bring their own food that can be eaten in garden areas. No food or drink is allowed in any exhibition.● There are restrooms on each floor of the museum.● Free Wi-Fi is available.1. Which topic is covered in the exhibitions inside the museumA. Magazines.B. Film.C. Travelling.D. Fitness.2. How much should a young couple with a primary school kid pay for their ticketsA. Dh150.B. Dh300.C. Dh375.D.Dh450.3. What is forbidden in the museumA. Accessing the Internet of the museum.B. Having some bread in the garden areas.C. Taking selfies in the special exhibition galleriesD. Videoing the regular exhibition to share with friends.BThey talk about the straw that broke the camel’s back, but really it should be the password that wiped out my memory bank.I was going along fine with instant recall of my bank PIN (密码)，my mobile phone number and the date of my cousin's birthday before I downloaded a gas station payment app for its new customer discount. It asked me to create a password. When I typed in “gas 1”, it was rejected for not being complex enough. I tried again: “IHateHearlessOilCompanies@”. But that was too long and didn’t include “at least one number”. But here is the thing: as soon as I added the fresh password into my memory, I instantly forgot all the others. My brain had hit its limit for passwords. I now know nothing.I had entered some passwords in a notebook. Of course, I didn't write down the actual passwords, in case it fell into the wrong hands. Instead, I masked them in a way that only a family member could figure them out. For example, I combined my bank PIN with our postal code, then added it to a list of phone numbers. It would fool even Albert Einstein.Maybe we need a system like the one we use to remember people’s names. You know, you form an association between a person's characteristics and their name by whispering “Skinny George, Skinny George” in heart after meeting them. The risk is that, upon seeing him, you’ll burst out the phrase. “Skinny George” might not mind, but it's possible “Boring Betty” will. As for remembering passwords as you change them, you could simply use the first and last letters of your favorite singer's greatest hits, together with the year of their release.Maybe I’ll try that one out--but only after describing the system in the notebook. Then I'll hide it in a place so secret that I’ll never remember where it is.4. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphsA. He fell for a marketing trick.B. He was driven mad by passwords.C. He had a serious memory disorder.D. He was rejected by the gas station.5. By mentioning Albert Einstein in paragraph 3, the author intends to ______.A. show how secure his passwords wereB. challenge the intelligence of scientistsC. prove the uselessness of his passwordsD. promote a more scientific password system6. What is the author’s purpose in writing the textA. To encourage readers to use password notebooks.B. To recommend a password-remembering method.C. To complain about the trouble caused by passwords.D. To point out the importance of using complex passwords.7. What is the tone of the textA. Inspiring.B. Indifferent.C. Humorous.D. Serious.CNo one likes interruption. We are born to seek balance and order. No matter what it is that you are doing, being interrupted involves a forceful stop midway and then having to re-enter your previous state, sometimes with great difficulty.Popular belief has it that interruption breaks the flow of your thinking and affects productivity negatively, and so it is advisable that you have an uninterrupted session of intensive work before your next break. However, a Russian psychologist, Bluma Zeigarnik, might tell you otherwise.The connection between interruption and memory came to her attention when she was dining in a restaurant. She noticed how the waitresses had an amazing memory of the detailed orders yet to be paid for, but scarce memory of the orders that were already completed.Back in her laboratory, she conducted studies in which subjects were required to complete various puzzles. Some of the subjects were interrupted during the tasks. All the subjects were then asked to describe what tasks they had done. It turns out that adults remembered the interrupted tasks 90% better than the completed tasks, and that children were even more likely to recall the uncompleted tasks. In other words, uncompleted tasks will stay on your mind until you finish them!In comparison to tasks that were already finished and ones that we haven’t even started, half-done projects are given the priority in themental to-do list our brains sketch out for us. Zeigarnik described this finding in her doctoral thesis (论文) in the late 1920s, which was later called Zeigarnik effect.One possible explanation is that with interrupted tasks, we are desperate for their closure to reclaim a sense of balance. Finishing them also means that we can finally clear up the mental backlog (积压的工作) and give the space to more upcoming tasks.Zeigarnik’s effect can be found everywhere, especially used in media and advertising. Have you ever wondered why cliffhangers work so well or why you just can’t get yourself to stop watching that series on Netflix Ernest Hemingway once said about writing a novel, “It is the wait until the next day that is hard to get through.” So next time, when you are interrupted, appreciate it and take advantage of it to promote your productivity.What is a common practice to finish a taskA. Working in a focused period.B. Working with occasional breaks.C. Working with a stop midway.D. Working in an interrupted session. What is the finding of the Zeigarnik’s experimentA. Interruption recalls details.B. Interruption betters memory.C. Interruption disturbs balance.D. Interruption reduces productivity.10. Which of the following is an example of the application of Zeigarnik’s effectA. Fashion shows.B. Online news.C. Talk shows.D. TV series.11.What is the possible reason behind Zeigarnik’s effectA. The desire for balance.B. The physical backlog.C. The outside pressure.D. The upcoming tasks.DMosquitoes carry malaria (疟疾), which kills thousands of people each year. Now some researchers are trying to use genetic engineering to make the annoying insects into partners in the fight against the disease. For years, public health officials have tried to limit the disease by controlling mosquito populations. “But that approach is temporary,” says Anthony James, a professor of biology and genetics at the University of California, Irvine, “Because mosquitoes are extremely tough little insects, and their populations can quickly rebound.”Therefore, James and his colleagues want to try a different approach: making mosquitoes themselves into malaria-fighting warriors, which is a complete departure from traditional ways of controlling malaria.To understand how it works, it helps to understand the life cycle of malaria. The malaria pathogen (病原体) is a parasite (寄生虫) that grows inside humans. It’s passed via mosquitoes that move from person to person, sucking blood. “If we can make the mosquitoes difficult for the pathogens to survive, we can wipe out the disease,” he says. But makingmosquitoes uninviting to malaria is a tough job.To solve the problem, the team used a gene-editing technique called CRISPR. They started with genes from mice, whose immune systems do fight human malaria, engineered those genes, and then gave them to the mosquitoes.It turned out the malaria-fighting antibodies which gene-edited mosquitoes produced worked very well. They reduced the number of parasites in the mosquito before they were passed to a human host. James’ team are now working on planning a field trial, which he hopes could be conducted on an island or in another isolated location.But genetically changing wild animals does not sit well with environmentalists. “There’s no need to engineer a mosquito,” says Dana Perls, senior program manager for the emerging technology program at the non-profit Friends of the Earth. Perls points out that naturally occurring methods for reducing malaria appear to be showing promise, as does a new vaccine (疫苗) against the disease. “Why take unnecessary risks and release a species that can’t be recalled once it’s released into the wild ” she asks.What can we know from the second and third paragraphsMosquitoes reproduce quickly.Mosquitoes depart from malaria.Mosquitoes are malaria-fighting warriors.Mosquitoes’ populations are under control.According to the text, which of the following are attractive to the malaria pathogenMice. B. Parasites. C. Mosquitoes. D. Gene-edited mosquitoes. What is environmentalists’ attitude toward this new approach Tolerant. B. Favorable. C. Objective. D. Disapproving.What is the best title for the textLimiting Malaria by Controlling Mosquito PopulationsControlling Malaria by editing Mosquitoes’ genesCuring Malaria with Gene-edited MosquitoesPreventing Malaria with a new vaccineII 七选五（每小题2.5分，共12.5分）Does your cat or dog suddenly get a burst of energy and perform athletic features around the house Welcome to the world of zoomies—intense periods of high-energy activity including running, jumping and rolling. You might see post-bath zoomies, midnight zoomies and out of-nowhere zoomies. They have a lot in common with play. 16 If the zoomies are occurring as part of your animal’s regular play routine, this implies your animal is enjoying themselves. We don't yet know if zoomies are more likely to occur at certain times of the day, or more in some than others. 17Zoomies are mentioned a lot, but there is also little scientific research onwhat causes them, or how often they occur. Yet some conclusions can be drawn from experience. 18 In dogs, this is commonly a play bow- where the dog appears to “bow” to another to signal it is eager to play. In cats, an invitation may include repeatedly rolling over. If this is the case, your animal is likely experiencing excitement and a desire to interact with you.19 Context is key. You should consult with your vet (兽医) if your dog or cat is displaying the behaviour (in particular, circling) for too long. It might be a sign of a repetitive behaviour disorder. If you struggle to distract or stop the behaviour, or if it is resulting in injuries, seek professional assistance.Even if you don't get the call of the zoomies yourself, take a moment to enjoy and even join your dog or cat in having fun. 20A. Sometimes we all need to run wild.B. This makes zoomies a whole load of fun.C. It is our duty to figure out what they want exactly.D. Nothing is more annoying than a midnight zoomie.E. However, we do consider them evidence of a pretty good mood.F. Sometimes, however, zoomies may be a sign of a medical condition.G. In dogs and cat, zoomies can include an invitation for others to join.III 完形填空（每小题1分，共15分）Rebecka Peterson, a high school math teacher, is the nation’s 2023Teacher of the Year. Her first year of teaching wasn’t without its 21 ，but she remembered why she was there and wanted to bear those 22 thoughts in mind. So she 23 the One Good Thing blog.It was 24 and fun, really. Every evening, she would write on her blog, 25 “one good thing she experienced that day. She gave her blog the tagline; “Every day may not be good, but there is one good thing in every day.”She encouraged her 26 to do the same in their handwritten journals. Just a few minutes a day to 27 something good that happened—that would be enough, she 28 . She believes that it will make them happier and more 29 to learn.During her eleven years in teaching, Peterson has 30 that some students find math difficult. But her efforts to make it 31 made her the 2023 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. From there, she 32 to win the nation’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.Peterson has travelled around the country, talking to teachers about bringing 33 back into Classrooms. Her goals include emphasizing the positive experiences students have not only with math but with learning 34 . She hopes her stories will attract new teachers to the profession and give 35 to current ones.21. A. surprises B. wonders C. rewards D. struggles22. A. complex B. positive C. colorful D. disturbing23. A. created B. funded C. noticed D. deleted24. A. strange B. tough C. simple D. boring25. A. recording B. forwarding C. discussing D. recommending26. A. friends B. workmates C. classmates D. students27. A. draw on B. carry on C. count on D. reflect on28. A. whispered B. insisted C. ordered D. agreed29. A. relieved B. independent C. motivated D. humble30. A. expected B. refused C. recognized D. complained31. A. accessible B. creative C. abstract D. logical32. A. managed B. failed C. tried D. sought33. A. rules B. games C. joy D. wisdom34. A. in detail B. in general C. in common D. in particular35. A. title B. place C. luck D. energyIV 短文填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）The Palace Museum’s clock collection, more than 1,500 in number, is arguably one of the most breathtaking clock preservations worldwide.36 (make) between the 18th century and the 20th century, some were crafted in Britain, France and Switzerland, some were from the Clock Workshop of the Qing Palace, and others were 37 mixture of both the East and the West.The 38 (major) of British clocks feature bronze cases inlaid withsplendidly colorful jewels. They are diverse 39 form, recreating all kinds of architecture and natural sights, and often include automatic 40 (decorate) such as fountains, moving figures, boats and birds. These clocks represent the highest level of craftsmanship in Britain.Most of the French clocks here are the products of the early 20th century. Whether in terms of theme 41 decorative style, the French clocks in the collection have a style of 42__ (they) own, and deserve their place in history.The Swiss timepieces 43 (most) comprise small, unconventionally shaped desk clocks and delicate pocket watches. They were specially made 44 (suit) the tastes of Chinese customers. Clocks may turn back in time, but humans may never dream of doing so. Today, the Palace Museum 45 (aim) to carry on this touching tale of “time” as guardians of this traditional craftsmanship.V. 词汇拼写（每小题0.5分，共5分）1. To realize her a______________ of becoming a scientist, she has been working very hard.2. What the witness said in court was not c____________ with the statement he made to the police.3. P__________________ in the sports game were categorized according to age.4. He admitted the lack of m________________ and a feeling of sloth(懒散).5. When doubts about its safety have g_____________ disappeared, interest continues to grow.6. We were given a brief ____________________ (展示) of the computer’s functions.7. The fence serves as the ________________(分界线) between my garden and hers.8. The team beat all its _________________ (对手) and won the first prize.9. ____________(排名) among the 15 economic central cities, Suzhou appeals to people from both at home and abroad to seek their fortune.10. With letters of complaint ___________(涌入) in, the sale manager exploded with rage and blamed his staff.VI 写作（共15分）假定你是李华，在英国某校学习交流期间，你发现自己的图书馆账号(ID NO. 12345)无法登录。
江苏省徐州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题
江苏省徐州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解If you’re feeling in the mood for grilled food but don’t have a barbecue, then deciding what product to purchase can be a bit difficult. So to help you get a better understanding of just some of the choices available, here’s our guide to buying a new BBQ.Charcoal vs GasThe first decision is how your BBQ is going to be powered. There are essentially two main choices: the traditional way with charcoal, or the quick and convenient way with gas. For those who get frustrated with the process of lighting coals and waiting for them to reach the desired temperature, then gas is the easy option. It’s clean and gets up to temperature in an instant. But for many, the main fun of a barbecue lies in the back-to-basics cooking that hot coal brings natural barbecue fire. You’ll also find a far greater range of charcoal barbecues. SizeFor anyone who likes to throw a garden party with a busy barbecue at the centre of the action, there are some vast grills (烤架) available. But unless you’re regularly feeding the masses, then these BBQ beasts can be impractical. Smaller meals are better suited to smaller equipment, so be realistic about the size that best suits you.Open grill or lidWhile facing the barbecue selection of your nearest retailer, you’ll notice that some of them have lids. These will usually be round and will make you pay more than the lidless options. But if you want the benefit of being able to cook larger items over a longer period of time, such as a whole chicken, then a lid will be essential.1．Which BBQ is suitable for Jack, who likes back-to-basics cooking and often invites friends to the garden party?A．Gas barbecue in small size.B．Gas barbecue in big size.C．Charcoal barbecue with big grills.D．Charcoal barbecue with small grills. 2．What is the difference between the open grill and the one with a lid?A．The open grill costs more.B．The open grill looks superior.C．The open grill is more reliable.D．The open grill is less suitable for larger items.3．Which column of the magazine is the passage most likely selected from?A．Lifestyle.B．Business.C．Culture.D．Sports.In recent years, wooden buildings have reached new heights, with soaring(高耸的)wooden skyscrapers completed or underway in countries like Norway, Switzerland and AustraliA．Sweden, likewise, has come up with a plan—building the world’s biggest wooden city. As the world’s largest urban construction project in wood, Stockholm Wood City will be built in Sweden’s capital, Stockholm in 2025.“By using wood, the project is expected to reduce carbon footprint by up to 40%,compared with building in concrete and steel,” says Annica Anäs, CEO of Atrium Ljungberg, a Swedish urban development company. Some people may have concerns over fire risks posed by wooden buildings, but experts say engineered timber(木材)can resist fire as well. As with other modern construction projects using wood, Wood City will still use some concrete and steel in places like the foundations, but the overall amounts will be greatly reduced.“The construction will not be as noisy as it is built from concrete and bricks,” adds Ms Anäs. This makes wooden buildings particularly suitable for urban redevelopment in general, since putting them up is less likely to annoy the neighbours. It should also be profitable. Ms Anäs is looking for a return on investment of 20% or better.The world’s largest wooden city is supposed to make commute (通勤) easier and shorter, decreasing emissions from transportation. The website for the project describes Stockholm Wood City as a “five minute city”. As Anäs concluded, “We want to create an environment where our customers, who will live and work here, can participate in the development and design of the city district of the future. ”4．The project mentioned in the passage is about__________.A．making a modern city B．creating wooden skyscrapersC．building the highest wooden building D．constructing the largest wooden city 5．What advantage do wooden buildings have over concrete and steel buildings?A．Resisting fires.B．Lasting long.C．Being environmentally friendly.D．Being comfortable.6．Wooden buildings are suitable for urban redevelopment mainly because__________.A．they are profitable for investors B．they cause less noise when builtC．they have a short construction period D．they are less costly to maintain and repair 7．What is Anäs’ attitude to the future of wood construction?A．Optimistic.B．Critical.C．Concerned.D．doubtful.Since 2001, robotic tools have caused great changes in the practice of surgery. They have greatly reduced the stress and physical demands normally placed on surgeons and have made certain procedures possible.One example is “keyhole surgery”, or minimally invasive (微创) surgery, which normally requires surgeons to stand at awkward angles and make difficult movements with their hands to make a cut inside the patient. But in June 2022, surgeon James Ansell used 3D glasses and two joysticks(操纵杆) to control four robotic arms to perform a procedure to remove a cancerous tumor (肿瘤). “My colleague said… that this feels like cheating,” Ansell said to The Guardian.Another area of surgery that has had major technological breakthroughs in recent years is telesurgery. Telesurgery, or remote surgery, is the use of technology that allows a surgeon to perform a procedure on a patient not in the same physical location.Normally, telesurgery relies on a wired connection due to concerns of harming the patient if a wireless connection should drop during surgery, but China made several advancements in wireless telesurgery based on 5G technology.China achieved the first 5G-based remote operation in March 2019 involving a brain surgery procedure between a surgeon in Sanya and a patient in Beijing, a distance totaling nearly 3,000 kilometers, reported CGTN. More recently, a team of surgeons at the Hainan Eye Hospital successfully completed remote micron–level eye surgery via a 5G robot on rabbits located at the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, reported China Daily.Some people even believe that robotic systems, combined with AI, could one day surpass(超过)human surgeons. But given current technological limitations and the high costs of these robots, the complete robot takeover of surgery may still be a while off.8．The underlined part in paragraph 2 indicates the procedure may___________.A．be illegal B．be difficult to controlC．cheat the patient D．be conducted unknowingly9．What significant achievement did China make in the field of telesurgery?A．Removing a cancerous tumor using 3D glasses.B．Achieving remote surgery using a wired connection.C．Doing the first 5G-based eye remote operation on humans.D．Performing the first wireless brain surgery with 5G technology.10．What can we infer about robots in the medical field according to the passage?A．They still need further development.B．They have been widely adopted.C．They are currently in high demand.D．They have surpassed human surgeons. 11．What is the article mainly about?A．The benefits of robotic surgery.B．The future of robotic surgery.C．The advancements in medical robotics.D．The achievements of China’s medicine.I’m a recovering addict. I was addicted to YouTube.My addiction started several years ago. My first experience was on the recommendation of a friend to check out Susan Boyle’s amazing singing on Britain’s Got Talent. I didn’t think much about it and got on with my life.But soon I found myself spending a lot of time staring at the screen and discovered onscreen offerings were truly endless. From one YouTuber I learned how to plant my own vegetable garden. Someone else gave wise sayings from philosophers. Down the rabbit hole I went, for hours and hours, watching other people living their lives and giving me advice on how to live mine.As the months rolled by, checking in every day with people who were talking to me personally (or so it seemed) became an addiction. I subscribed to (订阅) many channels and waited anxiously for new weekly offerings. I found all this calming and therapeutic.At some point, though, I got annoyed by these artistic and seemingly perfect lives. Who are filming them? Do they happen to live in a meadow (草地)? The questions started to disturb me while forcing comparisons with my own somewhat more ordinary existence.Regardless of my growing anxiety, I continued to click on the YouTube icon on my phone whenever I had a spare five minutes. I compared my life constantly with the images onscreen. I started to hate the endless rules presented for good health, financial stability and mental contentment. In a moment of clarity (清晰), I realized that I had a full and happy life myself, which suited me perfectly although it wouldn’t win awards for perfection onscreen. I put my phone away and started paying attention to my own life, instead of watching other people live theirs. I still like checking in once in a while for some entertainment andinspiration, but I’ve limited my exposure. I am content in the knowledge that my addiction to life onscreen has been replaced by life itself.12．What led the author to use YouTube for the first time?A．Her search for gardening tips.B．Her friend’s recommendation.C．Her curiosity about the platform.D．Her admiration for a famous singer. 13．What did the author think of YouTube videos at first?A．Informative and relaxing.B．Dull and discouraging.C．Creative and puzzling.D．Addictive and useless.14．What happened after the author became addicted to YouTube?A．She gradually lost purpose in life.B．She tried to copy others’ lifestyle.C．She sought for the peace of country life.D．She kept making comparisons withothers.15．What kind of life does the author live now?A．Stop surfing online.B．Upload videos about her life.C．Appreciate real-life experiences more.D．Spend more time on her social life.二、七选五meat by growing cells obtained from an animal’s body.Lab-grown meat, also called “cell–cultivated” or “cultured” meat, is made by feeding a mix of nutrients to animal cells in steel tanks in labs. The idea is to create an alternative to agriculturally raised meat. And unlike other meat substitutes which are made from plant proteins and other ingredients, lab-grown meat is real meat. 17Recently, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has given two companies approval to sell lab–grown chicken. 18 It’s aimed at eliminating (消除) harm to animals, and reducing the environmental impacts of grazing(放牧) and growing feed for animals.“Everything we know about how meat can be made is going to change. But don’t expect to see cultivated meat in grocery stores just yet,” said Uma Vaieti, CEO of UPSIDE Foods.19 That’s because it cannot yet be produced on the scale of traditional meat.“To make cultivated meat, we need much more energy,” said Bruce Friedrich, presidentand founder of the Good Food Institute. However, those high energy needs will be offset(补偿)by the reduction in land and water use and other benefits. It’s thought that cultured meat will be probably produced on a large scale. 20A．Lab-grown meat is much more expensive now.B．When ready, lab-grown meat is formed into shapes.C．The approval launches a new era of meat production.D．It looks, smells and tastes like any other grocery store version.E．But scientists behind lab-grown meat say that’s no longer necessary.F．That could also offer a solution to feeding the world’s growing population.G．The typical way meat is produced now is a risk factor for the emergence of diseases.三、完形填空Yue–Sai Kan’ s autobiography, Be a Pioneer, was released after three years’making. Her23．A．race B．game C．chance D．medal 24．A．beginning B．middle C．end D．peak 25．A．absorbed B．committed C．engaged D．lost 26．A．watched B．created C．participated D．appreciated 27．A．food B．people C．cultures D．politics 28．A．brands B．patents C．awards D．rewards 29．A．build B．restrict C．separate D．connect 30．A．adjusted to B．returned to C．withdrew from D．came from 31．A．English B．American C．French D．Chinese 32．A．include B．conclude C．deny D．monitor 33．A．hear B．witness C．miss D．catch 34．A．rare B．common C．normal D．strange 35．A．harm B．restore C．fund D．benefit四、用单词的适当形式完成短文五、邀请信46．假如你是李华，你校广播站新增英语频道，你负责英语播音员的招募工作，请你给外教Josh写一封邮件邀请他担任面试官。
江苏省阜宁中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试题
江苏省阜宁中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末英语试题一、听力选择题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.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
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.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What are the speakers discussing?A．A job candidate.B．A new workmate.C．Travel arrangements.9．How does Steven Johnson impress the man?A．By his working experiences.B．By his communication skills.C．By his international background.10．When will the speakers meet Steven Johnson?A．Tomorrow.B．Next week.C．The week after next.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
江苏省扬州中学2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考试题英语
江苏省扬州中学2023~2024学年高二第一学期检测英语试卷 2024.10（考试时间：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。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who is the man probably talking to?A. A shop assistant.B. His wife.C. His coworker.2. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. The woman's photo.B. A scenic spot.C. A TV drama.3. What does the man mean?A. Emerce is a doubleedged sword.B. Local specialties should be exported.C. mercials are of no use.4. What will the man do next?A. Close a window.B. Catch a mouse.C. Leave the room.5. When does the conversation take place?A. On Friday.B. On Saturday.C. On Sunday.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。
江苏省苏州市苏州园三2023年高二上英语12月月考试题
江苏省苏州市苏州园三2023年高二上英语12月月考试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Thanks For Giving4MilerThurs.November23,2023The EventSign up today for the2023Thanks For Giving4Miler and Kids Dash that will take place this Thanksgiving in New Albany!Come out and join us for a fun kick off to Thanksgiving Day festivities!As always,100%of our net proceeds go to help those in need.All are welcome,including competitive runners,joggers,and walkers wanting to enjoy time with friends and loved ones.Registration ends on November22,2023.The FeeThere is no official race fee.You can give as much or as little as you want.However-a $40minimum donation is required to get our soft T-shirt.Our goal is to feed as many families in Central Ohio as we can.You can help by running our race,spreading the word,or making a donation.You may bring any donation you want,from a can of soup to cash.Let’s make a difference.Event Day Timeline6:30am:Race day check-in begins.8:00am:Opening ceremony(仪式)begins!8:15am:Kids Dash begins!8:30am:The Thanks For Giving4Miler kicks off!AwardsThe top three overall male and female finishers will receive a gift certificate.The top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups will receive a pumpkin (南瓜)pie:14and under,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59, 60-64,65-69,70and above.Every participant of the kids race receives a finisher’s medal! SafetyFor safety,please no bicycles,skateboards,inline skates,or participation with pets. 1．What is Thanks For Giving4Miler and Kids Run?A．A marathon race.B．A charity event.C．A kid-targeted activity.D．A holiday get-together.2．What will a man ranking second in his age group be sure to win?A．A soft T-shirt.B．A pumpkin pie.C．A gift certificate.D．A finisher’s medal.3．What is required for participation?A．Bringing a donation.B．Reaching a certain age.C．Registering in advance.D．Wearing safety equipment.Matt Stutzman,the American from Iowa,is a world champion archer who was born with no arms.He is also someone who,since childhood,has been in determined pursuit of what he calls a“Michael Jordan moment”,the point where one person not only changes their sport but the perception of it.Stutzman is known as the“Armless Archer”.When he first entered competition at the turn of the2010s,he was the first person to try shooting a bolt(弩箭)at a target without using fingers,wrist or triceps(三头肌).His technique involves picking up an arrow and loading it with his toes,using a release mechanism attached to his shoulder to connect his body to his bow,then leaning back in his seat tofire.It was with this technique that,in2015, Stutzman hit a target from310yards,setting a world record for the longest accurate shot taken in archery,whether by someone with a disability or not.Stutzman says he learned about the sport watching TV one night and sprang into action when he Googled“teach an armless man to shoot a bow”and came up with nothing.“I remember going to an archery store and telling a guy I wanted to buy a bow,”Stutzman says with a faint smile flashing across his face.“The guy said to me,‘you need a crossbow, because a crossbow is like a gun and easier.’”Stutzman bought the bow anyway and was soon entering competitions alongside non-disabled athletes using a technique he had created himself.Within a year of focusing on his new passion,Stutzman was at the Paralympic Games in London winning silver in the men’s individual event.He was the world’s top-ranked para archer for the next four years. After the interruption of the pandemic,Stutzman won his first individual World Para Archery title in February last year,scoring a perfect30in his final round.This is Stutzman’s Jordan moment:he has made change happen.But an increase in armless archers speaks not just to the40-year-old’s power as a role model,but to the growth of para sport more broadly.So when it comes to Paris next year,Stutzman is clear as to what he would like to see happen.“Winning is OK,”he says,“but you know how good it would be to have one,two and three all armless archers.We’re trying to grow the sport,trying to grow the Paralympics as a whole.”4．What does paragraph2mainly talk about?A．The perception of the archery competition.B．The accomplishments Stutzman has achieved.C．The unique method applied by Stutzman as an archer.D．The interaction with Michael Jordan as a world champion.5．How does Stutzman feel when he recalls his experience in an archery store?A．Bitter.B．Amused.C．Excited.D．Embarrassed. 6．Which of the following statements may Stutzman agree with?A．He is overjoyed with his being a role model.B．There is no more happier thing than winning a game.C．It is the growth of para sport that makes him satisfied.D．Michael Jordan has made change happen to para sport.7．Which of the following best describe Stutzman as a world champion archer?A．Optimistic and cautious.B．Ambitious and creative.C．Committed and humorous.D．Warm-hearted and conservative.It was a quiet morning in the library,and we librarians were enjoying a rather loud chat. Suddenly,a patron(常客)marched up to us,gave us an annoyed“Shush!”and went back to her seat.How strange for a group of librarians to be shushed by a patron!Shouldn’t it be the other way around?Well,it’s complicated.If you’re like me,a middle-aged woman,you probably remember libraries as places of silent reading.These days,however,libraries are more like active community centers.In the past,most libraries didn’t focus much on programs for kids whose age made it impossible for them to be quiet on demand.But growing knowledge about the importance of kids and teens learning through hands-on experiences has since caused a sea change in howlibraries connect with young readers.Now libraries begin offering interactive programs for kids,including crafts,board games,and story times.These types of programs certainly aren’t designed to be silent.Along with more programs for ever-younger children,technology today has played a part in the transformation of libraries into places where both kids and adults can use computers,make something on a3D printer and more.In addition,many libraries now offer programs for adults,who can participate in in book discussion,learn calligraphy,and even take college classes.Of course,libraries still need peaceful phones.These days,many libraries have glassed-off study rooms or quiet areas.They are also less noisy in the early afternoons,after morning children’s programs and before the after-school kid crowd arrive.It’s clear to me now that on the day my colleagues and I were shushed by a patron,we should have been using our“library voices”as we talked.Still,it’s unlikely that libraries will ever return to the days when they were places of silence.There’s just too much fun and learning happening.8．How did the author respond to the patron’s behavior?A．She approved of it.B．She was disappointed at it.C．She hesitated about it.D．She was astonished at it.9．What is paragraph3mainly about?A．The past and the present of libraries.B．The reason for the change of libraries.C．The activities for young children in libraries.D．The connection between libraries and readers.10．What can we learn about today’s libraries?A．They heavily depend on technology.B．They offer online programs for adults.C．They still provide silent reading places.D．They care much about time arrangement. 11．What would be the best title for the text?A．Libraries Should be Loud B．Reading Can be Fun in LibrariesC．Libraries Make Learning Happen D．Library Programs Target ChildrenHave you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list?Or dialed the wrong phone number when attempting to memorise one?The brain mechanisms(机制)that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified.Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning,understanding and solving problems.But it will have“swap errors”.For example,if we are shown a red square and n blue circle,and are then asked what colour the circle was, we might say red,To understand why we make such errors,Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans.The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares,one above the other,for half a second.After a short delay,a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared.The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the spot’s location,by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable(可旋转的)wheel.When doing this for about3hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between60and82percent of the time,but occasionally made swap errors.The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report.They appeared to arise during“selection”when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others,rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode(编码)items in their working memory.“Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,”says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms underlying swap errors. 12．What is the function of working memory?A．To identify the errors in understanding.B．To reduce the occurrence of mindblanking.C．To develop the way of distinguishing colours.D．To store information at the ready for mental use.13．What were the monkeys tasked with in the research?A．Correcting their errors over multiple sessions.B．Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel.C．Reporting the colour of the square to memorize.D．Figuring out the exact positionelse changes as a result.A．Self-esteem is not always rooted in reality,though.B．You have the power to shape a new self-perception.C．This encourages you to speak openly without worry.D．The real test of character is whether they can learn from their mistakes.E．Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of his or her value or worth.F．People with a healthy level of self-esteem present themselves with a casual confidence.G．With some practice and persistence,you will win this internal struggle to see your self-worth.三、语法填空四、书信写作46．假定你是李华，在外刊阅读中遇到了困难，尝试一些方法后仍未达到预期效果。
江苏省南京市鼓楼区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末英语试卷
江苏省南京市鼓楼区2023-2024学年高二下学期期末英语试卷一、阅读理解Be a Beekeeper fora Day!Learn about the fascinating world of honey bees in a way that few get to experience:●Your tour, led by a professional beekeeper, will include suiting up in protective gear, lighting a bee smoker, and getting up close with more than 100,000 bees.●Guided tours include protective gear and select drinks.●Any children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by at least one paid adult.Things to know:Ensure you rive a few minutes before your start time to sign waivers (豁免协议) and get signed in.Tours are weather dependent, so if the forecast calls for rain, please watch your email 24 — 48 hours before in case we need to cancel/reschedule.What to bring:We will have a variety of protective gear for all of you. Please follow the guidelines:◆Closed-toe shoes that cover the ankle are required.◆Wear long pants and a long sleeve top. Try to stick to lighter colors on top.◆Choose clothing that is loose fitting — nothing especially tight!◆Avoid using materials that are hairy or made from sweater type materials.◆Please avoid using any perfumes (香水) or creams — the bees are not fans of our smell. 1．What is the text?A．A student’s scientific report.B．A user guide for keeping bees.C．An introduction to a scenic spot.D．An advertisement for a special tour.2．If the weather doesn’t permit, what should participants do?A．Reschedule for another day.B．Check the email box in advance.C．Cancel their participation immediately.D．Prepare rain gear for better experience. 3．Which of the following is allowed during the tour?A．Being dressed in light-colored clothing.B．Wearing sweaters that are loose fitting.C．Using sunscreen with pleasant smells.D．Exploring independently at the age of 15.On November 2, 2021, my friend Lou messaged me with a challenge: “Amy and I are not buying any new clothes for a year…” My immediate reply was, “Definitely!” This might not be what people who know me would expect. As a child, I once invited a girl to my birthday party just because I had seen her in a beautiful dress. My love for fashion has continued into adulthood.However, I am also aware of the significant issues in the fashion industry: it’s highly polluting. There’s also the problem of waste, with the West often dumping (丢弃) unwanted clothing in other regions.So, when the invitation appeared, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to reset my relationship with clothes.The year pushed me to embrace better habits. I've always enjoyed looking for second-hand items, but when my only pair of trainers broke in an unfixable way, I urgently needed a replacement. The Vinted app helped me find one almost as quickly as buying new.I put more effort into making clothes. You quickly realize the labor involved once you start making shorts by yourself. Besides, removing the ease of buying new pushed me towards fixing instead, though a low point was taking a much-loved pair of shoes to a cobbler (修鞋匠), only to be told it’d be “cheaper to buy new”.Even though the year is officially over, I’m hoping to carry on with what I’ve learned. I’m trying to consume less overall, with a one in, one out’ rule with clothes. I’ve been noting down what clothes I wear each day, and whether I get 30 wears out of it (said to be the amount of times necessary to balance out the carbon emissions (排放) created to make a piece of clothing).These approaches are what work for me. But there are loads of different ways to do a fashion challenge. How useful, challenging, or appealing an approach sounds will vary from individual to individual. Whatever you do, roping in friends is recommended. They keep youmotivated; they can also share ideas, and possibly clothes!4．Why did the author accept the challenge of not buying clothes for one year?A．She accepted the challenge to satisfy her friend.B．She was concerned about the threat of fashion industry.C．She thought this would solve the problem of pollution.D．She had had enough of her deep connection with fashion.5．How did the author feel when told it would be “cheaper to buy new”?A．Shocked.B．Discouraged.C．Frightened.D．Confused. 6．What does the number “30” in paragraph 6 mean?A．The author has been sticking to a 30-item clothing limit.B．A piece of clothing of good quality can be worm at least 30 times.C．The author would wear a piece of clothing 30 times for environmental reasons.D．If a piece of clothing was worn 30 times, no carbon emission would be produced. 7．What is paragraph 7 mainly about?A．Suggestions the author gives to readers.B．The role of friends in achieving success.C．Uniqueness of the author's own experience.D．The change in the way the author views fashion.Have you ever forgotten a lunch date and stood up a good friend? This can be embarrassing and might indicate that your memory isn’t as sharp as before. How can we improve our memory? According to Charan Ranganath’s book, Why We Remember, there are many strategies.Taking good care of our physical bodies will improve our brain health generally, and so improve memory, says Ranganath. But we can also use the nature of memory to make certain memories stand out.Events are more memorable when they are novel. So, if we want to draw on a memory later, we can focus more on unexpected things in an experience. For example, going to a new restaurant with your partner will make the experience more memorable than going to one where you often dine.When it comes to learning, we can use special tricks. For example, we can use the phrase“King Philip came over for good spaghetti (意大利面)” to remember biological classification: kingdom (界), phylum (门), class (纲), order (目), family (科), genus (属), species (种).However, memory is not just about recalling. It is subjective and can change over time because our brains reconstruct memories each time we recall them. “Each time we revisit the past in our minds, we bring present information that can invisibly, and even dramatically change our memories,” says Ranganath.Factors like how recently something happened, how much something is repeated, and how we are feeling at the time will change how well we recall a memory. Also, the people around us can affect our memory for an event, by either sharing their own memory or by their expectations of how an event should be remembered. That’s why two people witnessing a street fight may see different things occurring, but eventually come to have similar memories about what happened. Their memories influence each other, more so if they talk it through after the fact.While we can use our memory to remember important lessons from life, we must also be humble. By understanding the way memory works, we can learn to strengthen it for the things we need to know and to avoid some of the pitfalls.8．Which of the following actions can enhance the memorability of an event?A．Repeating a familiar routine.B．Experiencing something new.C．Engaging in physical activities.D．Focusing on everyday occurrences. 9．Why does the author mention “King Pilip came over for good spaghetti”?A．To highlight the unreliability of our memory.B．To illustrate how easily memories are forgotten.C．To demonstrate a memory aid technique for recalling.D．To help readers remember the order of biological classification.10．What can we learn about the process of recalling memories from paragraph 6?A．Memories change our feelings when recalled.B．Memories remain permanently fixed over time.C．Memories become more detailed with recalling.D．Memories may change after the event is discussed.11．What might be the best title for the passage?A．Why do we forget important dates?B．How do we reconstruct memory over time?C．How can we improve and understand our memory?D．Why do we remember certain events more than others?The conventional language of career success moves in only one direction: up. If you really succeed, you reach the top. But there is another type of career path. Sideways moves without a promotion or a pay rise, can be a benefit to employees and organizations alike.A study carried out by Donald Sull of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his co-authors in 2021 found that the availability of lateral (横向的) career opportunities has a marked impact on keeping employees. When they decided whether to stay in the company or not, chances to move sideways were two and a half times more important than pay. Another paper, by Xin Jin of the University of South Florida and Michael Waldman of Cormell University, concluded that lateral moves did not just benefit organizations: employees who experienced them were more likely to be promoted and to enjoy higher wage growth later in their careers than employees who did not. You can move up by first moving sideways.The crab-like (螃蟹般的) career has other things going for it. One is that it is a good way to learn new things. As hiring processes increasingly emphasize skills, employers are likely to put comparatively less emphasis on CVs and comparatively more weight on what you know. Messrs Jin and Waldman reason that the upper ranks of companies tend to be people whose capabilities are broad, not deep; that may explain why lateral moves are good for promotion prospects. Along with skills come contacts. Transferring between teams usually means building a bigger internal network. Opening the door to more lateral moves is partly a practical matter. Some bigger employers have “internal talent marketplaces” in which employees can find and apply for jobs elsewhere in the company; smaller firms have fewer such opportunities to offer.Embracing sideways movement also requires the right attitude. Lots of managers like to keep talent to themselves, at the expense of workers and firms. And moving sideways still has less cachet(声望) than moving upwards. Most people find it not so easy to accept.12．How does the author develop paragraph 2?A．By telling personal stories.B．By providing research findings.C．By comparing different career paths.D．By making remarks on scientific reports.13．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?A．Lateral moves involve gaining new skills.B．Lateral moves are mainly for networking purposes.C．Transferring between teams leads to a larger network.D．Contacts are more important than skills in lateral moves.14．What do many managers think of lateral career moves?A．They are a way to keep talent within the company.B．They are seen as a threat to the manager’s own positions.C．They could potentially lead to talent loss within the team.D．They could contribute to the company's growth in the long run.15．Who may embrace lateral moves?A．Bosses who value short-term profits.B．Employees who are eager for more skills.C．Managers who appreciate long-term stability.D．Job hunters who are interested insmaller firms.There’s a belief that it is inadvisable to have plants in the bedroom. The concern is about how plants breathe. While plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen in the day, at night this is the opposite. 16 But to tell whether sharing our bedroom with our plants is a risk to health, we have to consider three things.17 This is tricky to answer as it depends on everything from species to light levels and even room temperature, Also, there’s not much research on the exact measurements in indoor settings. Thankfully, in 2015, researchers at Turkey’s Kastamonu University found that houseplants like ficus (榕树) and yuccas (丝兰), when sealed (密封) in glass boxes, absorb between six and eight times as much CO2in the day as they emit at night. This results in a significant net reduction over a full day.Secondly, we should compare the impact of plants on air quality with that of other potential competitors, such as a partner, A single human breath contains around 40,000 ppm of CO2, more than 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours. 18 Also, consider this. Indoor plants grow in less light than they would ideally get in nature. So, they photosynthesize (光合作用) at a lower rate. This further reduces their impact on air quality.Finally, it is obvious that we don’t live in the sealed boxes in which these studies are carried out. 19 Even our movements can influence its flow.In conclusion, the plant effect in our homes is very small in many ways. 20 If sleeping near plants were bad for your health, camping in a forest would be definitely deadly. A．Firstly, how do plants breathe at night?B．So enjoy houseplants whenever you like.C．Firstly, do plants emit more CO2 at night?D．Camping can be a good escape if you are worried.E．This means they compete with us for air when we sleep.F．Indoor air is constantly exchanged through doors and windows.G．So you might want to send your partner away before your plants.二、完形填空You keep secrets from each other; you keep secrets from yourselves. Secrets 21 you; secrets drive you apart. Keeping a secret can be a burden, while sharing secrets can be a 22 , whether it’s with your old friend or a supportive family member.For children, learning to keep secrets is a(n) 23 milestone. In one study, researchers asked kids who were three, four, and five to play hide-and-seek and to keep a secret about a surprise. 24 to do the two tasks connected strongly with each other, and with the kids’ social cognition (认知). At three, the kids were fairly 25 at these tasks. By the age of five, most children can keep a secret, their cognitive development 26 the demands of this task.For adults, this is 27 behavior. “ 28 all adults of normal intellectual and psychological functioning do keep personal secrets at one time or another,” writes Anita E. Kelly, author of The Psychology of Secrets.Yet 29 ages and cultures, multiple studies show the personal health 30 of sharing your private hopes and fears with trusted friend — and the corresponding 31 of keeping some secrets entirely to yourself.Truly 32 relationships depend on really seeing another person, which meansknowing the deep reaches that not everyone has access to. However, we can never completely merge with (融入) another, nor should we — being an adult requires 33 healthy boundaries — but sharing these soft parts of ourselves allows others to love us, just as 34 others’ secrets allows us to love them. The sweet spot is to 35 more of the secrets than we feel comfortable with. But never all of them.21．A．separate B．bond C．secure D．fail 22．A．relief B．bonus C．routine D．link 23．A．operational B．educational C．professional D．developmental 24．A．Orders B．Chances C．Abilities D．Qualifications 25．A．fearless B．hopeless C．selfless D．careless 26．A．showing B．dismissing C．matching D．contradicting 27．A．expected B．ignored C．puzzled D．attracted 28．A．Barely B．Partly C．Precisely D．Virtually 29．A．behind B．across C．within D．through 30．A．benefits B．relationships C．condition D．system 31．A．panic B．potential C．reward D．harm 32．A．close B．distant C．intense D．dynamic 33．A．extending B．breaking C．maintaining D．challenging 34．A．defining B．accepting C．translating D．revealing 35．A．guard B．share C．bury D．convey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。
2024江苏省苏州市高二上学期期末英语试题(含答案)
苏州市2023~2024学年第一学期学业质量阳光指标调研卷高二英语（答案在最后）2024.01注意事项：1．本卷满分150分。
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1.What will John probably do before skiing next time?A.Do warm-up exercise.B.Wear better equipment.C.Take a training course.2.Where does Terry usually get books?A.From the library.B.From a website.C.From a bookstore.3.What will the speakers do this weekend?A.Book the tickets.B.Go to the zoo.C.Have a barbecue.4.What kind of coffee will the woman have?A.Plain coffee.B.Coffee with sugar.C.Coffee with milk.5.Why does the man decide to leave his job?A.To work more flexibly.B.To get more time to relax.C.To avoid online communication.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。
江苏省南京市英语高二上学期2024-2025学年测试试题与参考答案
2024-2025学年江苏省南京市英语高二上学期测试试题与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）Question: What time does the train to Shanghai leave?A. 8:15 amB. 8:30 amC. 9:00 amAnswer: BExplanation: The recording states, “The train to Shanghai departs at 8:30 am from platform 2.” Therefore, the correct time for the train’s departure is 8:30 am.Question: How much does the book cost?A.15B.20C.25Answer: AExplanation: The conversation goes like this: “Excuse me, how much is this book?” “It’s on sale today, so it’s only15.” Therefore, the book costs15.3、Question:Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question. Recording:(A short conversation between a teacher and a student about an upcoming English project.)Teacher: “What’s your topic for the English project, John?”Student: “I’m planning to do a presentation on ‘The Importance of Global Communication in Today’s World’.”Choices:A) The History of English Language.B) The Future of Globalization.C) The Importance of Global Communication in Today’s World.Answer: CExplanation: The student clearly states that his topic is “The Importance of Global Communication in Today’s World.”4、Question:Listen to the recording and decide whether the statement is true or false. Recording:(A news report about a recent science fair.)News Anchor: “At the annual science fair, the winning project was a solar-powered car built by a team of high school students from our localarea. This innovative design showcases the potential of renewable energy sources and has inspired many young minds to pursue careers in STEM fields.”Statement:The winning project at the science fair was a wind turbine that generates electricity for homes.Choices:True / FalseAnswer: FalseExplanation: The recording states that the winning project was asolar-powered car, not a wind turbine that generates electricity for homes.5.Question:Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to complete the sentence.The man will arrive at the airport at________in the afternoon.A. 2:30B. 3:00C. 3:30Answer: A. 2:30Explanation:In the recording, the man clearly states, “I’ll be there at 2:30 PM sharp. Please make sure everything is ready by then.” This directly indicates that the man plans to arrive at the airport at 2:30 in the afternoon, making option A the correct choice. The other options, 3:00 (B) and 3:30 (C), are not mentioned in the recording and therefore incorrect.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）Question: Listen to the recording and choose the correct answer to the question.Recording:Teacher:“Good morning, class. Today’s topic is the importance of cultural exchange. What’s one way that technology has facilitated global cultural exchange in recent years?”Student: “One way is throu gh social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, where people from different countries can share their traditions, customs, and festivals with the world.”Answer: A) Social media platforms have made it easier for people to share cultural practices globally.Explanation: The student correctly identifies social media as a means of promoting cultural exchange, where individuals can showcase their cultural identities to a diverse audience.Question: Listen to the short conversation and answer the following question.Recording:Student 1:“Hey, did you hear about the international food festival next weekend?”Student 2:“No, what’s that about?”Student 1:“It’s at the city’s cultural center. They’re going to have stalls from all over the world, selling traditional dishes. We should definitely go!”Question: What are the two students planning to do next weekend? Answer: B) Attend the international food festival.Explanation: The conversation indicates that the students are discussing an upcoming international food festival and expressing their intention to attend, sampling traditional dishes from various cultures.3、Question: What time does the train leave for Shanghai?A. 9:00 a.m.B. 10:00 a.m.C. 11:00 a.m.Answer: BExplanation: The recording clearly states, “The train to Shanghai will depart at 10:00 a.m. from platform 3.” Therefore, the correct answer is B.4、Question: Where can the listener find the information about the book exhibition?A. At the library’s main entrance.B. On the school’s website.C. In the school’s notice board.Answer: CExplanation: The speaker mentions, “Please check the notice board in theschool hall for the details of the upcoming book exhibition.” This indicates that the information is available on the school’s notice board, hence the correct answer is C.5、Question: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A) Classmates.B) Teacher and student.C) Doctor and patient.Answer: B) Teacher and student.Explanation: From the conversation, we can hear the first speaker giving instructions and feedback, while the second speaker responds by acknowledging and making corrections. The use of phrases like “let’s go over this again” and “try to use the past tense here” suggests a teaching-learning environment, indicating a teacher-student relationship. 6、Question: What time will the train arrive at its destination?A) 8:30 am.B) 9:00 am.C) 9:30 am.Answer: C) 9:30 am.Explanation: The conversation mentions that the train is currently running 15 minutes late. The original estimated arrival time is given as 9:15 am.Adding the 15 minutes delay, the train will arrive at 9:30 am. The speaker states, “The train is running behind schedule by 15 minutes, so we’re looking at a 9:30 arrival now.” This directly corresponds to option C.7、Question:Listen to the recording and choose the best answer to the question. What time does the train leave for Shanghai?A. At 8:30.B. At 9:00.C. At 9:30.Answer: BExplanation: In the recording, the speaker clearly states that the train to Shanghai departs at 9:00. The key phrase “leaves at 9:00” directly corresponds to option B.8、Question:Listen to the dialogue and select the correct statement.What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Call the hotel to change the reservation.B. Book a room at a different hotel.C. Take a taxi to the airport immediately.Answer: AExplanation: In the dialogue, the man says, “I think you should call the hotel and see if they can change your reservation to a later date.” Thissuggests that the man is advising the woman to contact the hotel to modify her existing reservation, matching the details of option A.9、Question: What is the woman planning to do tomorrow?A. Visit her cousin.B. Attend a lecture.C. Have a job interview.Answer: BExplanation: In the recording, the woman says, “I’m looking forward to attending that lecture on environmental conservation tomorrow.” This indicates that she is planning to attend a lecture, hence the answer is B.10、Question: Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. In a classroom.B. At a bus stop.C. In a bookstore.Answer: AExplanation: The conversation contains references to students, an assignment, and a discussion about class schedules. These are typical elements of a conversation that would take place in a classroom. Therefore, the most likely location is A, in a classroom.11.What is the topic of the English project the student is discussing?•A) The history of English literature.•B) Modern poetry analysis.•C) The influence of technology on language.•D) Cultural differences reflected in idioms.Answer: DExplanation: During the conversation, the teacher mentions that the project is about exploring how cultural differences are reflected in idioms used in different parts of the world. The student responds by asking for clarification on this topic.12.How many weeks does the student have to complete the project?•A) Two weeks.•B) Three weeks.•C) Four weeks.•D) Five weeks.Answer: CExplanation: The teacher informs the student that they have four weeks to complete the project and encourages them to start early to avoid rushing. This is clearly stated in the conversation.13、 What is the main topic of the conversation?A. The history of English literature.B. The upcoming exam in English literature.C. The teacher’s recommendation for extra reading.D. The students’ favorite books in English literature.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation revolves around the teacher discussing the upcoming exam in English literature, including its structure and potentialtopics.14、 What advice does the teacher give to the students?A. To focus on reading classic novels only.B. To practice summarizing long texts.C. To memorize all the details of the lectures.D. To avoid discussing with classmates.Answer: BExplanation: The teacher advises the students to practice summarizing long texts as a preparation for the exam, which will test their ability to comprehend and condense information.15、Listen to the recording again and complete the following sentences with the information you hear.Question: What is the main t opic of the second speaker’s talk? Answer: The benefits of participating in extracurricular activities. Analysis:The recording mentions that the second speaker begins by discussing the importance of balance in life, emphasizing the need for students to engage in activities outside of academics. The key detail is when the speaker shifts to specifically talking about the advantages or “benefits” of joining clubs, sports teams, or other extracurricular organizations. This shift in focus indicates that the mai n topic of the speaker’s talk revolves around the advantages and personal growth students can gain from participating inthese activities. Therefore, the answer is the benefits of participating in extracurricular activities.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）First QuestionReading Comprehension - Section OnePassage:Title: The Benefits of Reading for TeenagersReading is a fundamental skill that not only enriches our knowledge but also shapes our personalities and perspectives. For teenagers, especially those in their second year of high school, the habit of regular reading can bring about numerous benefits that extend far beyond academic achievements.Firstly, reading broadens horizons. By delving into books from diverse genres and cultures, teenagers gain exposure to ideas, experiences, and perspectives that they might not encounter in their daily lives. This exposure fosters empathy, encourages critical thinking, and helps them develop a more nuanced understanding of the world.Secondly, reading improves language skills. As teenagers read, theyencounter new vocabulary, complex sentence structures, and varied writing styles. This exposure, coupled with the act of decoding words andcomprehending meaning, naturally enhances their vocabulary, grammar, and overall proficiency in the language.Furthermore, reading reduces stress and promotes relaxation. In a world filled with academic pressures, social demands, and technological distractions, reading offers a peaceful escape. It allows teenagers to unwind, disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life, and immerse themselves in a world of their own choosing.Lastly, reading inspires creativity and imagination. Books, especially those in the realm of fiction, transport readers to fantastical realms, introduce them to extraordinary characters, and challenge them to think outside the box. This stimulation of the imagination fosters creativity, which can manifest in various forms, from artistic endeavors to innovative problem-solving.In conclusion, the benefits of reading for teenagers are numerous and far-reaching. It is a habit worth cultivating, as it not only enhances academic performance but also contributes to personal growth andwell-being.Questions:1.What is the main idea of the passage?•A) The challenges faced by teenagers in high school.•B) The importance of reading for teenagers’ personal development.•C) The different genres of books available for teenagers.•D) The negative effects of technology on teenagers’ reading habits. 2.According to the passage, how does reading help broaden teenagers’ horizons?•A) By providing them with opportunities to travel to different countries.•B) By exposing them to new ideas, experiences, and perspectives. •C) By teaching them how to solve complex mathematical problems. •D) By improving their physical fitness and overall health.3.What is the direct effect of reading on teenagers’ language skills?•A) It increases their stress levels and anxiety.•B) It reduces their interest in social activities.•C) It enhances their vocabulary, grammar, and overall proficiency in the language.•D) It has no significant impact on their language skills.4.How does reading contribute to teenagers’ relaxation and stress reduction?•A) By providing a distraction from academic pressures and social demands. •B) By increasing their workload and making them more stressed.•C) By encouraging them to engage in physical activities.•D) By limiting their access to technology and social media.Second PassageThe Enchantment of Nanjing’s AutumnNestled amidst the gentle embrace of rolling hills and cradled by the serene waters of the Yangtze River, Nanjing, the ancient capital brimming with history and culture, unfolds its unique charm during the golden season of autumn. The city transforms into a tapestry of vibrant hues, where every corner whispers tales of time past and invites visitors to embark on a sensory journey through its streets and alleys.As the leaves of the gingko trees turn from verdant green to a warm goldenyellow, Nanjing’s parks and avenues become a spectacle of nature’s finest artwork. Strolling beneath these golden canopies, one can almost hear the whispers of history mingling with the rustling of leaves, each step leading deeper into the heart of the city’s rich heritage.The Old Town of Qinhuai, with its labyrinthine lanes and time-worn bridges, takes on an even more enchanting air under the autumnal sun. The scent of roasted chestnuts and sweet dumplings wafts through the air, mingling with the subtle fragrance of osmanthus flowers, creating a sensory symphony that is uniquely Nanjing. Visitors ca n’t help but be drawn to the bustling night markets, where the laughter of friends and the clang of pots and pans add to the lively atmosphere, making for an unforgettable evening.Beyond the bustle of the city center, Nanjing’s natural wonders also come alive in autumn. Purple Mountain, cloaked in a palette of reds, oranges, and yellows, offers a breathtaking view for hikers and photographers alike. The autumn foliage mirrors the tranquility of the nearby lakes, creating a serene scene that soothes the soul.Yet, the true essence of Nanjing’s autumn lies not just in its visual splendor but also in the warmth of its people and the depth of its culture. This is a time when the city’s m any temples and historical sites resonate with the echoes of ancient rituals and prayers, inviting reflection and contemplation.Questions:1.What is the main theme of the passage?•A) The bustling nightlife of Nanjing.•B) The historical significance of Nanji ng’s landmarks.•C) The enchantment of Nanjing’s autumn.•D) The cultural diversity of Nanjing.2.What does the passage suggest about the gingko trees in Nanjing during autumn?•A) They are a source of annoyance due to their falling leaves. •B) They add to the c ity’s charm with their golden hues.•C) They are rare and only found in certain parks.•D) They have no significant impact on the city’s autumnal ambiance.3.What can visitors expect to experience at the Old Town of Qinhuai during autumn?•A) A quiet and serene atmosphere.•B) A lively atmosphere with a variety of sensory experiences. •C) An absence of tourists due to the cooler weather.•D) A focus on modern entertainment venues.4.What does the passage emphasize about Nanjing’s autumn, beyond its visualbeauty?•A) The city’s economic prosperity.•B) The warmth of its people and cultural depth.•C) The convenience of its transportation system.•D) The popularity of its outdoor sports activities.Section III: ReadingPassage:Title: The Power of ReadingReading is more than just a way to pass time or improve vocabulary. It is a portal that opens up vast worlds of knowledge, emotions, and perspectives. In the bustling city of Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, students in their second year of high school are embarking on a journey through literature that will not only enrich their academic lives but also shape their personalities and broaden their horizons.The autumn semester brings with it a fresh batch of books, each carrying its own story and lessons. From the classic tales of Shakespeare that teach us about the complexities of human nature, to the modern novels that reflect the struggles and triumphs of contemporary society, students delve into these pages with eager anticipation.In Mrs. Li’s English class, the focus is not just on memorizing grammar rules or analyzing sentence structures. It’s about engaging with the text, understanding the characters’ motivations, and empathizing with their experiences. The classroom buzzes with discussions as students share their interpretations and insights, fostering a love for literature that transcends the boundaries of language learning.This semester’s English curriculum includes a diverse range of genres and themes, designed to challenge and inspire students. From historical fiction that transports them to different eras, to science fiction that sparks their imagination about the future, each book is a treasure trove of ideas andemotions.Third Question: Reading ComprehensionRead the following excerpt from one of the books being studied in Mrs. Li’s class and answer the questions that follow.Excerpt:“As the sun set over the rolling hills, the protagonist, Emma, stood at the edge of the cliff, her heart heavy with uncertainty. She had always been the one to make decisions with ease, but now, faced with a choice that would change the course of her life, she found herself paralyzed with fear. The sea below her, vast and unpredictable, mirrored her inner turmoil. Should she stay and fight for what she believed in, or should she sail away into the unknown, hoping for a better future?”1.What emotion is Emma experiencing in the excerpt? Provide evidence from the textto support your answer.Answer: Emma is experiencing uncertainty and fear. Evidence: “her heart heavy with uncertainty” and “she found herself paralyzed with fear.”2.What metaphor is used in the passage to describe Emma’s state of mind? Explain itssignificance.Answer: The sea is used as a metaphor for Emma’s inner turmoil. Its vastness and unpredictability reflect the overwhelming nature of the choices she faces and her inability to see a clear path forward.3.How does the setting (the sunset over the rolling hills and the sea below) contributeto the mood of the scene?Answer: The setting creates a sense of grandeur and isolation, enhancing the sense of drama and emotional intensity in the scene. The sunset adds a touch of melancholy, reflecting Emma’s heavy heart, while the sea below symbolizes the vastness of the challenges she faces.4.Based on the excerpt, speculate on Emma’s eventual decision and provide a briefrationale for your prediction.Answer: It is difficult to predict Emma’s decision definitively without further context, but given her state of mind and the imagery used, it is possible that she may choose to face her fears and stay to fight for what she believes in. This is suggested by the idea that the sea represents her inner turmoil and uncertainty, implying that she must confront these feelings rather than flee from them. Alternatively, she may choose to sail away, symbolizing a leap of faith into the unknown and a search for a new beginning. Question 4:1.What is the main argument of the passage?A)Technology has made reading obsolete.B)Reading is a vital part of human development.C)Books are only useful for entertainment.D)High school students should avoid reading.Answer: B) Reading is a vital part of human development.2.According to the passage, what is one of the main benefits of reading for highschool students?A)It helps them avoid technology.B)It improves their social skills.C)It enhances their cognitive abilities.D)It guarantees academic success.Answer: C) It enhances their cognitive abilities.3.How does reading contribute to emotional intelligence?A)By providing practical advice on relationships.B)By fostering empathy through diverse characters.C)By reducing stress and anxiety.D)By promoting self-centeredness.Answer: B) By fostering empathy through diverse characters.4.The passage suggests that reading encourages which of the following qualities?A)LazinessB)ConformityC)CuriosityD)DistractionAnswer: C) Curiosity四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Title: The Benefits of ReadingReading is a vital skill that opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and personal growth. From the earliest days of childhood to adulthood, books have been our companions, guiding us through life’s journey. In this passage, we will explore some of the profound benefits that reading brings to our lives.First and foremost, reading enhances cognitive abilities. It exercises thebrain, improving memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. As we delve into a book, our minds work to comprehend the plot, characters, and themes, strengthening our mental faculties. Regular reading has been linked to better academic performance and higher intelligence scores, making it a valuable tool for students of all ages.Moreover, reading fosters empathy and emotional intelligence. By stepping into the shoes of characters, we gain insights into their emotions, motivations, and experiences. This process enables us to develop a deeper understanding of human nature and broaden our perspectives. As a result, we become more compassionate and empathetic towards others, building stronger relationships and social connections.Furthermore, reading is a source of relaxation and stress relief. In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of tranquility can be challenging. However, immersing oneself in a good book can transport us to a different world, providing a much-needed escape from the pressures of daily life. Reading has been proven to reduce stress levels, improve sleep quality, and even boost mood.Lastly, reading broadens our horizons and enriches our lives. It exposes us to new ideas, cultures, and perspectives that we may not encounter in our everyday lives. Whether it’s a historical novel, a contemporary thriller, or a non-fiction work, each book offers a unique window into the world. Through reading, we can travel to distant lands, experience differenteras, and gain a deeper appreciation for the diversity of human experience. In conclusion, reading is a powerful tool that offers numerous benefits to our lives. It enhances cognitive abilities, fosters empathy and emotional intelligence, provides relaxation and stress relief, and broadens our horizons. As we continue to explore the world through the pages of books, we will discover endless possibilities for personal growth and enlightenment.Questions:1.What is the primary benefit of reading mentioned in the passage?A. Improved physical healthB. Enhanced cognitive abilitiesC. Increased social media presenceD. Better job prospectsAnswer: B2.How does reading help develop empathy?A. By providing a platform for self-promotionB. By allowing us to experience different emotions through charactersC. By teaching us how to solve complex math problemsD. By giving us access to exclusive fashion trendsAnswer: B3.What is the effect of reading on stress levels?A. It increases stress levelsB. It has no effect on stress levelsC. It reduces stress levelsD. It causes anxiety in some individualsAnswer: C4.Which of the following is NOT a benefit of reading mentioned in the passage?A. Improved memoryB. Enhanced critical thinking skillsC. Improved physical fitnessD. Exposure to new ideas and culturesAnswer: C5.What is the main message of the passage?A. Reading is a waste of timeB. Reading is only important for childrenC. Reading offers numerous benefits to our livesD. Reading should be banned in schoolsAnswer: C五、语言运用第一节 _ 完形填空（15分）Title: A Journey of Self-DiscoveryOnce upon a time, in a bustling city not far from here, lived a young man named Li Ming. He was always 1 with his life, feeling as if he were stuck in a rut. Every day was a repetition of the same routine, and he longed for something more.One day, while scrolling through his social media feed, he stumbled upon a post about a hiking trip to the nearby mountains. It was a call for adventure, a chance to escape the monotony of his daily life. Without much hesitation, Li Ming 2 to join.As the day of the trip approached, Li Ming felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. He wasn’t a seasoned hiker, but he was determined to give it his best shot. The morning of the trip dawned bright and clear, and witha backpack full of essentials and a heart full of dreams, he set off on his3.The journey was filled with challenges. The terrain was rugged, and the path was often steep and treacherous. But Li Ming persevered, pushing himself beyond his comfort zone. He learned to navigate through dense forests, cross rushing streams, and even 4 the occasional wild animal.As he climbed higher and higher, the views became increasingly breathtaking. The city below seemed to shrink, and the world around him expanded. Li Ming felt a sense of freedom and liberation that he had never experienced before. He realized that he was not just hiking a mountain; he was hiking towards a new version of himself.One particularly difficult stretch of the trail tested his limits. His legs ached, his breath came in short gasps, and his mind screamed for him to give up. But something inside him refused to 5. He dug deep, found a reserve of strength he didn’t know he had, and continued on.Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he reached the summit. The view from the top was nothing short of spectacular. The sun shone brightly, casting golden rays across the landscape. Li Ming felt a sense of accomplishment and pride that he had never felt before. He had conquered not just the mountain, but also his own doubts and fears.As he sat there, taking in the beauty around him, Li Ming realized that this journey was not just about the destination. It was about the journey itself, the lessons he had learned, and the person he had become. He had discovered a strength and resilience within himself that he never knew existed. From that day on, Li Ming’s life changed. He no longer felt stuck or unfulfilled. He embraced new challenges with enthusiasm, knowing that each one would bring him closer to the person he was meant to be. And he knew that no matter where life took him, he would always carry with him the memories of that 6 journey and the lessons it taught him.Cloze Test Questions:1. A. contentB. dissatisfiedC. fascinatedD. amusedAnswer: B2. A. hesitatedB. refusedC. agreed。
2024-2025学年江苏省高二英语上册达标考试试卷及答案
2024-2025学年江苏省高二英语上册达标考试试卷班级：________________ 学号：________________ 姓名：______________一、听力题（每题3分）Question 1:Listen to the recording and choose the activity that the speaker is describing.A) Having a picnic in the park.B) Visiting a museum.C) Watching a movie at the theater.Answer: C) Watching a movie at the theater.Question 2:Listen to the conversation and decide what time the speaker will meet their friend.A) At 8:00 am.B) At 10:30 am.C) At 2:00 pm.Answer: B) At 10:30 am.Question 3:What is the main topic of the news report you will hear?A) A new road construction project.B) An upcoming school festival.C) Environmental protection measures.Answer: A) A new road construction project.Question 4:In the dialogue, what does the man suggest the woman do to improve her English?A) Practice speaking more often.B) Read more English books.C) Join an English language club.Answer: C) Join an English language club.Question 5:What is the weather forecast for tomorrow according to the recording?A) Sunny and warm.B) Rainy with thunderstorms.C) Cloudy and cool.Answer: B) Rainy with thunderstorms.二、单选题（每题3分）Question 1:The ancient city of Lijiang in Yunnan Province is famous for its well-preserved ancienttown and unique_______culture.A. YiB. HanC. TibetanD. MongolianAnswer: AQuestion 2:It is important for high school students to develop a habit of_______notes during class to enhance their learning efficiency.A. takingB. to takeC. takeD. takenAnswer: AQuestion 3:The teacher suggested that we_______a book report before the end of the term.A. wroteB. writingC. writeD. have writtenAnswer: CQuestion 4:The book “The Diary of Anne Frank” provides a vivid account of life in hiding during World War II, making readers feel a strong sense of _______.A. satisfactionB. sympathyC. curiosityD. reliefAnswer: BQuestion 5:If he_______hard enough, he would have passed the math exam.A. had studiedB. studiedC. would studyD. has studiedAnswer: A三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1:Which of the following phrases correctly express the idea of “to put a lot of effort into something”?A. Turn a blind eye toB. Put one’s heart and soul intoC. In the long runD. All in allAnswer: BQuestion 2:Identify the sentence that uses the subjunctive mood correctly:A. If I were you, I would apologize.B. She demanded that he go home immediately.C. It is necessary that she had finished her homework.D. We suggested he would come early.Answer: AQuestion 3:The scientist conducted an experiment to study the effects of___on plant growth.A. sunlight’s intensityB. sunlights’ intensityC. sunlight intensityD. sunlights intensityAnswer: CQuestion 4:Which literary device is being used in the following sentence: “The stormraged like a wild beast, unleashing its fury upon the unsuspecting village.”?A. PersonificationB. SimileC. MetaphorD. HyperboleAnswer: AQuestion 5:Complete the sentence with the appropriate preposition: She wascaught___stealing from the store.A. inB. atC. forD. withAnswer: A四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: Exploring the Rich Culture of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan ProvinceLiangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, nestled in the southwestern corner of Sichuan Province, China, is a land blessed with stunning natural beauty and a rich tapestry of cultural heritage. Known for its towering mountains, rolling hills, and deep gorges,Liangshan is also famous for its unique Yi ethnicity, who have preserved their traditions and customs for centuries.The Yi people, with a population of over seven million, are known for their vibrant costumes, intricate embroidery, and distinctive musical instruments. Their traditional dances, often performed during festivals and celebrations, tell stories of history, mythology, and daily life. The “Huo Jia” dance, for instance, is a symbol of the Yi’s strong bond with nature and their respect for fire, which plays a central role in their culture.In addition to its cultural treasures, Liangshan is also renowned for its natural wonders. The Sichuan-Tibet Highway, often considered one of the most scenic drives in China, traverses through Liangshan, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped mountains, lush forests, and crystal-clear rivers. The region is also home to numerous protected areas, including nature reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, which harbor a diverse arrayof flora and fauna.However, despite its natural and cultural riches, Liangshan faces challenges in preserving its heritage while promoting sustainable development. Efforts are being made to balance tourism with conservation, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy and appreciate the unique charm of this remarkable place. Questions:1.What is the main topic of the passage? (4 points)•Answer: The rich culture and natural beauty of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.2.What is the significance of the “Huo Jia” dance to the Yi people? (4 points)•Answer: The “Huo Jia” dance symbolizes the Yi people’s strong bond with natureand their respect for fire, which is central to their culture.3.How is Liangshan known among travelers? (4 points)•Answer: Liangshan is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, including towering mountains, rolling hills, and deep gorges, as well as its rich cultural heritage,particularly the traditions and customs of the Yi ethnicity.4.What are some of the challenges facing Liangshan in preserving its heritage? (4points)•Answer: Liangshan faces challenges in balancing tourism with conservation to ensure that its unique charm is preserved for future generations while promotingsustainable development.5.What role does the Sichuan-Tibet Highway play in promoting Liangshan as a touristdestination? (4 points)•Answer: The Sichuan-Tibet Highway traverses through Liangshan, offering breathtaking views of the region’s natural wonders, thus contributing to itsreputation as an attractive tourist destination.五、作文（30分）Title: My Vision for the Future of Liangshan Yi Autonomous PrefectureInstructions:Imagine yourself as a high school student from Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. Write a composition of no less than 150 words, expressingyour vision for the future development of your hometown. You may focus on areas such as education, economy, culture preservation, and environmental sustainability. Beginyour essay with a clear introduction, develop your ideas in the body paragraphs, and conclude with a strong ending.Sample Essay:My Vision for the Future of Liangshan Yi Autonomous PrefectureNestled amidst the majestic mountains and rich cultural heritage, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture holds a unique place in the heart of Sichuan Province. As a proud native, I envision a future where our homeland thrives not only economically but also culturally and environmentally, preserving the essence of our traditions while embracing progress.Education: The Cornerstone of ProgressAt the heart of my vision lies a robust education system that reaches every corner of Liangshan. I dream of schools equipped with modern facilities and staffed by passionate teachers, nurturing the minds of our children with not just academic knowledge but also the values of respect, inclusivity, and innovation. Through online learning platforms and partnerships with universities, students will have access to a world of opportunities, breaking barriers and becoming leaders in their fields.Economic Prosperity: Empowering CommunitiesI envision Liangshan transforming into a hub of sustainable economic activities, harnessing its natural resources responsibly while fostering diverse industries. Eco-tourism will flourish, showcasing our breathtaking landscapes and cultural practices to the world, generating revenue while preserving our environment. Additionally, small-scale businesses andagricultural practices will be modernized and supported, ensuring that our people enjoy a thriving economy rooted in their traditions.Culture Preservation: The Soul of LiangshanCentral to my vision is the preservation and celebration of our rich cultural heritage. Festivals, music, dance, and handicrafts will continue to be cherished and passed down from generation to generation. I envision museums and cultural centers as vibrant hubs, educating both locals and visitors alike about the depth and beauty of Yi culture. Through these efforts, Liangshan will become a shining example of how to balance modernization with cultural identity.Environmental Sustainability: Greening Our FutureLastly, I envision Liangshan as a model of environmental stewardship. Forests will be preserved and reforested, ensuring that our lush greenery remains a source of pride and livelihood. Renewable energy sources will be prioritized, reducing our carbon footprint and promoting a cleaner, greener future. Community-led conservation initiatives will foster a sense of responsibility among all residents, making environmental protection a collective endeavor.In conclusion, my vision for Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture is one of holistic growth, where education, economy, culture, and environment intertwine harmoniously. It is a future where our people are proud of their roots, yet unafraid to embrace change, creating a vibrant and sustainablecommunity that serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come.。
江苏省常州市五校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题
江苏省常州市五校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试题一、听力选择题1．Where are the speakers?A．At home.B．In a store.C．In a cinema.2．Who do the movie tickets probably belong to?A．The woman.B．The man.C．Susan.3．What does the woman think of the story?A．Moving.B．Cheerful.C．Boring.4．What color jacket does the woman suggest?A．Red.B．Black.C．Green.5．Why did the man go online?A．To play games.B．To find out the cost of a trip.C．To get information for his homework.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the man want to eat tonight?A．Eggs.B．Dumplings.C．Noodles.7．How does the man feel now?A．Angry.B．Tired.C．Hungry.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．When did the woman get the news?A．On Monday.B．On Tuesday.C．On Friday.9．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At a restaurant.B．In an office.C．In a bank.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．How many times did the man call Mr. Strong last week?A．Once.B．Twice.C．Three times.11．What does the man want Mr. Strong to do?A．Wait in the office.B．Leave a message.C．Give a call back. 12．What is the man’s phone number?A．37460.B．37640.C．36470.13．What is the probable relationship between Mr. Strong and the woman?A．Husband and wife.B．Customer and saleswoman.C．Boss and secretary.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
江苏省南京三中高二英语(Unit 2 What is happiness to you)Projec
Unit 2 What is happiness to youProject同步练习：一、单词拼写1. Doctors and medical supplies were __________ (紧急送往) to the scene of the accident.2. She speaks English so well that her friends are filled with a______________.3. What I have achieved in the past few months i____________ me with confidence.4. We should never play tricks on the people who are d_____________.5. To my d_______________, my father didn’t buy me any present on my birthdayfor he hadpletelyforgot it.6. Her local doctor couldn’t tell what was wrong, so he sent her to see a s______________.7. The driver of the car received serious I___________ to the legs and arms inthe accident.8. After ten years of hard work, he has a________________ a great deal in his work.9. We should learn to stay o__________ no matter what difficulty we may havein our lives.10. The earthquake happened last night destroyed everything in the village and leftallthe villagers h______________.11. He is j_____________ to me in the pany, though he is older than me.12. He is always e______________ and it seems that he will never feel tired.13. The agency offers practical g_______________ to people starting their own business.14. You shall not take in such a lovely and i______________ child.15. Try your best to give a v____________ description of what you have seenin the picture.16. He's __________________ (无法忍受的) when he is in a bad temper.17. When we moved to France, the children a____________ to the change very well.18. The bad harvests led to s______________ food shortages.19. If you're going out for a walk, I'll e along and keep you c______________.20. I was i_____________ to work harder by her example.二、选用所给词或短语的正确形式填空apart from cheer … up in good spirits devote … toacross the worldadapt to focus on in casestruggle against/with meanahead of instead ofbe tired of adapt (sb.) to devote oneself todue to cost sb. sth encourage sb. to do as long asbe amazed by1. I’m afraid he can’t ____________ the idea of having a woman as his boss.2. He is so kind a person that he ___________ his life _______ helping blind people.3. Their letters of support made me ________________ all day long.4. The traditional culture & beautiful views of China have attracted people___________.5. Sometimes failing to catch a valuable chance ________ losing it forever.6. You should make a note of what the teacher said in class carefully _________ Thatyou may forget them after class.7. It’s very important to have such a friend who will ______ you______when you arein a bad mood.8. We should show sympathy and donate something to those who ____________poverty in those poor places.9. Today we are going to ___________ the question of homeless people.10. We should be concerned with those students who live __________ their parents.11. I don't think we should ________ any more time ______ this question.12. The time in London is five hours __________ the time in New York.13. You can go out, __________ you promise to be back before 11 o'clock.14. I __________ his calmness when he heard the terrible news.15. You should _______ her in her attempts _____ bee a doctor, insteadof being so Negativeabout it.16. When you go to a new country, you must _____ yourself ____ new mannersand customs.17. His success is entirely ________ his hard work.18. I ______________ watching television; let's go for a walk.19. The big mistake he made yesterday nearly ______him his job.20. You should be working ___________ lying there in bed.三、单项选择1. She has been practising _______ the same tune on the piano for nearly an hour.A. playB. playingC. to playD. be playing2. With the development of economy, China can pete _____ other countries_____ trade.A. against; inB. with; forC. against; forD. in; for3. The illness kept her ___________ work for six weeks.A. away fromB. be away fromC. to be away fromD. being away from4. The whole world __________ at the accident of 911 happened in America.A. was astonishedB. were astonishedC. was astonishingD. were astonishing5. In ancient ________, women stayed at home while men went out to labourfor the family.A. timeB. timesC. dayD. days6. The boy's bad behaviour _______ his mother many sleepless nights.A. costB. madeC. causeD. bring7. The news that he has won the first prize makes his parents _________ him.A. proud ofB. proud inC. be proud ofD. be proud in8. One of my close friends made great progress in her studies so her teachers___________ her, and I ___________ her.A. were happy with; was happy withB. were happy for; was happy forC. were happy with; was happy forD. were happy for; was happy with9. Why is Tom silent? Why doesn't he ______ us _____ the conversation?A. join in; forB. join; forC. join; inD. attend; in10. The terrible accident __________ his careless driving.A. due toB. result inC. was due toD. result from11. _______, I think, and the problem can be solved.A. If you double your effortsB. So long as you keep up your spiritsC. A bit more effortsD. Making great efforts12. When you go to a foreign country, you must ____ yourself to new mannersand customs.A. adoptB. addC. makeD. adapt13. Oil prices have risen by 32 percent since the start of the year, ______a record US $57.65 abarrel on April 4.A. have reachedB. reachingC. to reachD. to be reaching14.It is known to all that _____ you exercise regularly, you won't keep good health.A. unlessB. wheneverC. althoughD. if （状语）15. European football is played in 80 countries, ______ it the most popularsport in the world.A. makingB. makesC. madeD. to make16. Helen had to shout _____ above the sound of the music.A. making herself hearB. to make herself hearC. making herself heardD. to make herself heard17. In some parts of London, missing a bus means______ for another hour.A. waitingB. to waitC. waitD. to be waiting18. The owner of the cinema needed to make a lot of improvements andemploy morepeople to keep it running, ______ meant spending tensof thousands of pounds.A. whoB. thatC. asD. which19.According to the art dealer, the painting ______ to go for at least a milliondollars.A. is expectedB. expectsC. expectedD. is expecting20. We always keep ________ spare paper, in case we ran out.A. too muchB. a number ofC. plenty ofD. a good many。
高中英语 2023-2024学年江苏省苏州市高二(上)期中英语试卷
2023-2024学年江苏省苏州市高二（上）期中英语试卷1．Planes struggle （land） at Manchester Airport during strong winds.2．Human beings are used to （live） in the day light.3．I compared my handwriting hers and then realized that I needed to practice more.4．You are saying that everyone should be （equal） paid，and this is where I disagree.5．Strike workers demanded （see） the manager.6．I have a lot to say in （relate） to that affair.7．Education levels are strongly related income.8．I'm not feeling well today，so I'll have him（finish） my work．9．What do you mean opening my letters without permission？10．With so much work to do，he can't help but（ask） his friends for help．第二组11．It is （obviously） that most of them are aware of the importance to protect the environment.12．I have a composition （write），so I can't go out with you.13．I really don't know whether （accept） her invitation or not.14．The majority of people （seem） to prefer TV to radio.15．The book is very popular because it （base） on a real film star's story.16．I had my watch （repair） yesterday.17．He had me （wait） for him for two hours.I couldn't bear it any more!18．Jack needs to have his motorbike （repair）.19．I'm afraid I can't go with you tonight，for I have some clothes （wash）.20．We will have the gardener （plant） more flowers and trees.第三组21．Many people don't know how （deal） with the haze.22．What （do） next hasn't been told to us.23．The problem is where （put） this piano.24．I think it possible （send）a letter to someone anywhere in the world without putting a stamp on t he envelope.25．Compared other good students，the teacher thinks Hank is a more satisfying student.26．When Peter speaks in public，he always has trouble （think） of the right things to say．27．The matter （relate） to your fate can not be taken for granted.28．Air，which man can't live，is really important.29．The witness whom the policemen referred was killed.30．I don't know the reason which he was late for school.第四组31．The heavy rain lasted for three days， （cause） floods in that area.32．The tower （date） from the Roman times is well worth visiting. （用所给单词适当形式填空）33． time went by，the boy came to realize his mistakes.34．No matter happened，I will not say a word．35．It is high time that we （take） some measures to deal with environmental pollution.36．There （exist） a slight chance to win the lottery.37． （base） an important decision more on emotion than on reason，you will regret it sooner or late r．38．The man （refer） to at the meeting was from a small village in Africa.39．I really appreciate（have） time to relax with you on this nice island．40．Learning to deal with the social world is （equal） important．第五组41．The majority of the damage （be） easy to repair.42．At first she was not （know） as a scientist.43．The Nobel Prize is of great （important） to Chinese development.44．No matter the excuse is，you must not be late.45．（connect） with Mr Smith，she is familiar with all his family members.46．Beach stone tablet tea has a long history， （date）back 1， 300 years．47．The floor is made up of the bricks（carve）with calligraphy．48．He （major）in finance at Claremont Men's College in California ten years ago．49．The teacher（regard ）this behaviour as lack of attention in class．50．I am writing to express my appreciation to those lent me a hand in the earthquake.第六组51．Do you still remember the day we visited the museum？52．I don't know the reason she failed to attend the party.53．This is the old house his father was born fifty years ago.54．Have you met the professor whom our teacher referred？55．This is the farm which my father grows fruit.56．This is the athlete whom we have learnt a lot.57．I'll remember the day on I was admitted to the college forever.58．I'll never forget the day I spent with my cousins in the mountains.59．They are cleaning the windows，some of are very dirty.60．The reason he explained at the meeting sounds reasonable．。
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完形填空（17）In recent years, our backyard often rushes into my memory.When we were young, mom often mentioned that our backyard looked 36 . One winter after the first big snowfall, my siblings(兄弟姐妹) and I 37 a snowman in our backyard, which made it look not so empty. From that time on, our snowman 38 was started.Making a snowman takes patience. We usually 39 by packing a snowball, and then rolled it in the fresh snow. Like 40 a balloon. the snowball magically grew larger. My siblings and I would race to see who could make the largest snowball, although a snowball fight usually broke out among us.Finally, a 41 would he announced and the largest snowball would be used as our base. After this original competition stage, we would build the snowman all through 42 My brother Evan and I would take the second largest snowball and 43 it on the base--it would be the perfect body. My brother Stephen would pack snow between the spaces, and my sister would cement(粘结) the newly packed snow. The 44 would be repeated when we used another snowball for the head.This was the snowman tradition throughout my 45 . One winter, however. we 46 we were too old; it was too much work and lost its 47 Next, our sled(雪橇)was 48 .and then, we didn't go out into the snow at all. We were 49 . and more importantly. growing apart. I 50 it. So last year, I started the tradition again. I wandered out into the snow alone, and built a snowman. After finishing it, I took a step back and 51 admired my handiwork. My snowman was not perfect, 52 I was proud of it.My siblings and I are similar in age, and we used to develop 53 bonds(联系) with each other. I love them and the snowman tradition 54 who I am. However, as we grow older, something seemed to have changed. I've expressed my concerns to my siblings about the growing 55 between us, andI will try to bring us back together.36. A. dirty B. dark C. large D. small37. A. discovered B. invited C. caught D. built38. A. experience B. tradition C. course D. discussion39. A. practiced B. started C. competed D. Improved40. A. blowing up B. bringing up C. giving up D. picking up41. A. winner B. captain C. chairman D. hero42. A. wisdom B. courage C. duty D. teamwork43. A. paint B. protect C. balance D. permit44. A. performance B. experiment C. process D. research45. A. childhood B. journey C. holiday D. Career46. A. quarreled B. stopped C. returned D. forgot47. A. appeal B. value C. patience D. evidence48. A. decorated B. deserted C. designed D. purchased49. A. moving on B. showing off C. growing up D. coming back50. A. refused B. noticed C.liked D. hated51. A. extremely B. gladly C. skillfully D. officially52. A. and B. so C. for D. but53. A. close B. common C. free D. uneasy54. A. imagines B. determines C. reflects D. guesses55. A. argument B. requirement C. difficulty D. Distance1.After his journey from abroad, Richard Jones returned home, .A.ExhaustingB. exhaustedC. being exhaustedD. having exhausted2.---what do you think made her so sad?--- .A.Losing her necklaceB. Because of losing her necklaceC. Her necklace was lostD. It was said that her necklace was gone.3. He left the place, never back again.A. determined; to comeB. being determined; to comeC. determined; comingD. determining; coming4. ---How do you like your college life?---Terrible. Not only less spare time, but myself even busier than before.A.do I enjoy; do I findB. I enjoy; I findC. do I enjoy; I findD. I enjoy; do I find5. ---Which book can I take, Mr.Black？--- You may take you like and leave the others for comes late.A.Whoever; whoB. whichever; whoC. whatever; whomD. whichever; whoever6. If a country doesn’t see the global economy and ecology as dynamic, interdependent systems, it’ll blindly growth as a solution to all social problems.A. compensate forB. hunt forC. apply forD. push for7. Her father denies everything to her, though he is a millionaire, her live on her own labor.A. makingB. not makingC. to makeD. not to make8. Australian magnate Clive Palmer announced his plan to build a 21st century version of Titanic, with its first voyage for 2016.A. to scheduleB. schedulingC. scheduledD. being scheduled9. The river, 20 years ago, winds its way through our city.A. as twice wide asB. as wide as twiceC. the twice width ofD. more than twice wider than10. The film this spring was a great hit in China, with its box office receipts reaching nearly one billon yuan.A. revealedB. releasedC. renewedD. reviewed11. The project is based on an agreement, one of purposes ensuring that the project can beaccomplished before the deadline.A. whoseB. whichC. itsD. what12. More efforts, as reported, in the years ahead to accelerate the structural reform.A.are madeB. will be madeC. are being madeD. have been made13.Nowhere else in such a small town, I think, a book as good as this one.A.can you getB. you can getC. you getD. you will get14. We left the meeting, there obviously C no point in staying.A. wereB. to beC. beingD. having15. She reached the railway station, D and out of breath, but only the train had left.A. tired; findingB. tiring; findingC. tired; foundD. tired; to find。