高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2023-2024学年北京市通州区高二下学期期中考试英语试卷
2023-2024学年北京市通州区高二下学期期中考试英语试卷I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night, when fear seized me. My wallet was gone. I could only have left it on the G9 bus, which was now speeding in the dark to some _______ station.The heart-stopping moment was quickly followed by mental math. How much time and money would it cost to replace the contents of that little wallet? The credit cards, the driver’s license, the cash, all lost to the bus.Two hours later, back at my house, I heard a knock on the door. My husband _______ it while I was on the phone in the dining room. “Does Jennifer live here?” I heard a lady say. In my husband’s hand was my wallet, without a penny missing. The lady left before I could _______ make it to the door to offer my thanks.After sharing the story online, I heard from someone, who identified the lady as Erin Smith. Without _______, I called to thank her. She said she _______ my wallet on a bus seat. She calculated that going to a stranger’s house was a _______ move, but she decided to take the chance. “If I were in that situation, I would want someone to try to find me.” she said.This one stranger responded beautifully to my small _______ but she actually wasn’t the only one. Right after Erin took possession of my wallet on the bus, she posted a picture of my driver’s license to an online forum (论坛), trying to see if anyone knew me. No sooner did she leave my doorstep than I had emails from two women whose kids go to my son’s nursery and who recognized my face. I’ve never _______ words with those moms beyon d small talk, but they wanted to help._______, I feel blessed someone wanted to help a stranger. Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely__________.1.A．famous B．unknown C．familiar D．convenient2.A．ignored B．interrupted C．examined D．answered3.A．still B．ever C．yet D．even4.A．delay B．question C．regret D．invitation5.A．threw B．placed C．opened D．spotted6.A．selfless B．risky C．delightful D．personal7.A．crisis B．danger C．encounter D．failure8.A．exchanged B．recalled C．whispered D．repeat9.A．Going away B．Turning around C．Looking back D．Coming along 10.A．longing B．grateful C．concerned D．enthusiastic阅读下列短文，根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
广东省普宁市普师高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
广东省普宁市普师高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解Birthdays at the Canadian Children’s MuseumThe perfect place for a memorable birthday party!Celebrate at the Canadian Children’s Museum with creative and fun-filled activities designed to excite the interest of children aged 3 to 12.The party includes:●One hour in a private party room;●Admission to the museum;●Unlimited time in the Children’s Museum (until closing);●One hour animation(动画片)(Only with the “scene-Stealers” and “round the World” themed party. ) Payment is due(到期的)in full upon registration. Registration is required at least two weeks in advance.Scene-Stealers (Ages 3 to 8)Step into the spotlight (聚光灯)with a behind-the-scenes trip to the Canadian Children’s Museum Theatre. The Director will help you warm up with some theatre games, and teach you some stage skills to get you ready for the audience!Cost: $190 for up to 10 kids and 2 adults; $10 for each extra child.Around the World (Ages 4 to 7)Take an unforgettable trip around the world to learn a traditional Mexican dance! This unforgettable journey through the International Village is packed with fun and creative activities for young adventurers.Cost: $190 for up to 10 kids, and 2 adults; $10 for each extra child.DIY Party (Ages 5 to 12)DIY Party includes Museum admission, and one hour of free time in one of the Museum’s party rooms. A great choice for parents looking to plan their own activities!Cost: $100 for up to 10 kids and 2 adults; $8 for each extra child.1．What should you know about celebrating birthdays at the Canadian Children’s Museum?A．It is for kids aged 3 to 7.B．It provides animation in all parties.C．It should be booked ahead of time.D．It is required to be within one hour in the museum.2．What can you do at a Scene-Stealers party?A．Make a new movie.B．Learn some stage skills.C．Visit the International Village.D．Practice traditional paper-making art. 3．How much should a couple pay if they bring 12 kids to a DIY Party?A．$100.B．$116.C．$190.D．$210.Nobody needs reminding that exercise is good for our health, but we may need reminding that it needs to be done in the right way.Light exercises are a great way to improve circulation and keep our muscles active, especially if the rest of the day will be spent sitting in front of a computer or in a lecture hall. However, certain sports like long distance running require training to build up our bodies so they can handle the challenge. If we go into such sport cold, it can shock our muscles, hearts, lungs, and other organs and cause severe pain or in some cases, even death.Some people are born with medical conditions that go unnoticed until they stress the unstable part of their body. A weak heart may never be seen until we do something that causes extreme physical effort. Recently there have been cases of people dying while running long distances. Also, a university student died after taking a 1.000m running exam. Some universities and high schools have cut long distance races (i.e. 3.000m, 5,000m) from their campus sports games, partly because of the supposed danger and partly because they say fewer people are entering such events.Maybe education about such events is lacking, especially during primary and high school. People participating in such competitions should realize that a reasonable amount of training is required beforehand and having a medical check is wise, especially for a marathon. People shouldn’t be forced to participate in events that push them past their limits, especially if they haven’t warmed-up completely. Cancelling events could lead to people becoming less healthy andoverweight. Maybe these events shouldn’t be cancelled, but organizers and participants should be more careful about regular health checks.4．Why does the author write the text?A．To give us some reminding on exercises.B．To persuade us to take less sports.C．To advise students to have regular exercises.D．To require cancelling long distance running.5．What does the underlined word “cold” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Having trained a lot.B．Without any preparation.C．Having a low temperature.D．In an unfriendly way.6．Why do some universities and schools cancel long distance races?A．Because no students are willing to enter such events.B．Because the students’ physical conditions are too poor to finish them.C．Because long distance running is not fit for students.D．Because they worry about the supposed danger in such races.7．What does the author advise us to do before running a marathon?A．Have a medical check and warm-up exercises.B．Push ourselves past our limits.C．Participate in it confidently.D．Try to lose some weight first.The first animal Tracey Parsons rescued was a baby bird she found jumping in and out of the road. It had lost its mother. Parsons was seven. She kept it in her bedroom, where it flew around the room. She went to the library to learn how to feed it. The bird started following her around. In the morning it would fly up to her bed and sing beautiful songs. “I’ll never forget it,” she says.Parsons, who is now 35 and runs a clothes shop in Blackheath, London, doesn’t know how many animals she’s saved since then. Thousands, she estimates. “I like animals,” she says, “because they’re pure and reflect the beauty of nature. And they don’t have their own voices, so someone has to be their voice.”Any time an injured bird or animal is found in the area, odds are it will find its way to Parsons’ home. People bring them to her front door all the time. Around Blackheath, people know Parsons as “the bird lady”. The local farmers’ market donates scraps (剩饭) for her to feed the ducklings.She spends thousands of pounds a year on feed and medication. Once the animals are rehabilitated (康复), Parsons releases them into the wild or takes them to wildlife sanctuaries (保护区) if they’re not able to live independently.“I’ve known Tracey for more than 10 years,” says her friend Diane Blackwell. “She paddles (划船) into freezing pond water to rescue ducklings. She’s rushed to my place to rescue a badly injured fox at 10 pm. She doesn’t have an off switch for her rescue work.”When asked which animals stand out in her three-decade-long career as a wildlife rehabber, Parsons tells a seemingly unbelievable story. One day in 2019, Parsons was at her shop. When she opened the curtain she saw an injured fox. It ran away, but returned the next day, and every day after that. He’d jump in her lap, and follow her around. People think foxes are aggressive (富于攻击性的), but that’s not true, she says. “They’re adorable, loving creatures.”8．What can we learn about Parsons’ rescue attempt at age seven?A．She found it challenging and dangerous.B．She found a dying duckling outside her room.C．She regarded it as a memorable experience.D．She brought a baby bird to a wildlife sanctuary.9．What do Parsons’ words in paragraph 2 show?A．She wants to protect animals.B．Animals can recognize human voices.C．Every animal has its own unique voice.D．She thinks wild animals may threaten humans.10．What does Blackwell say about Parsons?A．She has devoted herself to saving animals.B．She is supported by local people.C．She feels tired from her work.D．She cares little about her friends. 11．What made the fox unique in Parsons’ animal rescue career?A．It was badly injured.B．It was a rare species.C．It was friendly to her.D．It was found in her shop.A girl had to usually face adversity(逆境). One day, she couldn't help complaining to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her. She didn’t know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose.Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In one he placed carrots, in the second he placed eggs, and in the last he placed ground coffee beans. He let them into the water and boil, without saying a word.The daughter waited impatiently, wondering what he was doing. In about twenty minutes he turned off the burners. He made the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the eggs out and placed them in another bowl. Then he poured the coffee out and placed it in a cup. Turning to her, he asked, “What do you see?” “Carrots, eggs and coffee,” she replied.He brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. He then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, he asked her to sip the coffee. She smiled, as she tasted its rich aroma(香味). She humbly asked, “What does it mean, Father?”He explained that each of them had faced the same hardship, boiling water, but each reacted differently. The carrot had been strong and hard. But after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been easily broken. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But after going through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique. After they were in the boiling water, they changed the water. “Which are you?” he asked his daughter. “When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?”How about you, my friend? Are you the carrot that seems hard, but with pain and adversity you move back and become soft and lose your strength? Are you the egg, which starts off with a flexible heart? Were you a liquid spirit, but after a breakup, a divorce, or a layoff have you become hardened and stiff? Your shell looks the same, but are you bitter and tough with a stiff heart? Or are you like the coffee bean? The bean changes the hot water, the thing that is bringing the pain.When the water gets the hottest, it just tastes better. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and make things better around you.Ask yourself how you handle adversity. Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean? 12．The father took his daughter to the kitchen in order to ____________.A．introduce her to a new kind of coffee B．help her solve the problems she metC．tell her how to deal with hardship D．tell her what real life should be like 13．According to the passage, it is most likely that the father is ____________.A．strict B．patientC．humorous D．proud14．The father used the boiled water to stand for _____________.A．her daughter B．their lifeC．their family D．the hardship15．From the passage, we can infer that ________________.A．people like carrots are easy to be defeatedB．people like eggs must have a willing heartC．the carrot must be far harder than the eggD．the egg should be stronger than the carrotGo greenAre you worried about our earth? Do you want to do what you can to save it? 16 It may seem like the actions of one person won't make a difference, but there are actually many ways you can help. Here are some of them.Turn it off.Turn off anything that uses electricity when not in use. 17 If you leave your television on or don't turn off lights, it's wasting electricity. Remember to turn things off when you don't need them.Start recycling (回收利用).It's not just paper, plastic and glass that can be recycled — clothes can be, too. 18 It's good for the environment and you'll get a new look for free! 19You don't have to travel far to get what you need, and products don't have to travel far to get to you, either. Shop at farmers' markets and buy food that was produced as close to your home as possible. And when you're online shopping, try to find things that won't have to travel longdistances.Save water.If you don't let the water run when you're brushing your teeth and take showers instead of baths, you will be using less water and less energy — but you'll still be just as clean! 20 Use a method that requires less water to get the dishes clean.A．Buy things nearby.B．Think before you eat.C．It's hard to know where to start.D．Turn short jeans you've grown out of into shorts.E．Also, don't wash dishes with the water running continuously.F．This goes for lights, televisions, computers, printers, and so on.G．Bring a reusable water bottle with you when travelling or at work.二、完形填空I had been a shy and quiet person; whenever I had to do public speaking, I would get21 , tremble (发抖), and turn red. I spent so much time fearing the judgement of others that I22 opportunities like school plays and performances. Then I 23 a competition called Poetry Out Loud, which is a national high school-level competition where students compete by 24 “poetry out loud”. I had terrible stage 25 , but I figured it was time to face my fears.Little did I know, I’d actually been given a mentor (指导老师) to help me prepare for the 26 . Honestly, without him I wouldn’t be the person I’m today. I remember meeting him for the first time and being so 27 that when I had to practice reciting one of the poems, I was as 28 as a mouse, eyes glued to the floor. My mentor softly 29 me to be a little louder, look a little higher. Slowly but surely, I got better at making eye contact and 30 my voice.On the big day, when it was my turn, I took a deep breath and began to recite. With each word, I grew more and more 31 . It was 32 a(n) indescribable feeling; it felt like I was freeing myself from the chains of fear and 33 .Since then, I’ve also written a ton of poetry, and some pieces have been published already! Being 34 poetry has been a(n) 35 journey that has helped me grow as both a poet and a person.21．A．shocked B．anxious C．excited D．ashamed 22．A．looked forward to B．took advantage of C．made up forD．missed out on23．A．participated in B．responded to C．heard about D．prepared for 24．A．writing B．reciting C．reading D．shouting 25．A．fright B．management C．direction D．appearance 26．A．judgement B．journey C．competition D．practice 27．A．nervous B．serious C．curious D．ambitious 28．A．patient B．pleased C．passionate D．quiet 29．A．promised B．encouraged C．warned D．persuaded 30．A．raising B．keeping C．lowering D．finding 31．A．independent B．competent C．intelligent D．confident 32．A．such B．so C．many D．more 33．A．self-control B．self-motivation C．self-doubt D．self-regulation 34．A．addicted to B．involved with C．concerned about D．surprised by 35．A．difficult B．annoying C．familiar D．amazing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。
山西省太原市2023-2024学年高二下学期4月期中考试 英语含答案
2023~ 2024学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试卷（答案在最后）(考试时间:下午2:30~4:00)说明:本试卷为闭卷笔答,答题时间90分钟,满分100分。
请将第I卷试题答案填在第II卷卷首的相应位置。
第I卷(共60分)第一部分听力(共两节,满分15分]第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
答案写在答题卡上。
1. What will the woman work as?A.A teacher.B.A volunteer.C.A journalist.2. What will the man do this weekendA. Go sailingB. Visit friends.C. Take a walk.3. What is the man worried about?A. The difficult courses.B. The upcoming exam.C. The high tuition fees.4. What does the man suggest?A. Reading travel brochures.B. Contacting a travel agency.C. Going to the Orange Island.5. Why does the man come to Beijing?A. To sign a contract. B.To run a storeC. To work in a factory.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)听下面3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。
广东省深圳翠园中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试(五月段考)英语试题
广东省深圳翠园中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试（五月段考）英语试题一、单项选择1．The last time we had great fun was __________ we were visiting the Water Park.A．where B．how C．when D．why2．--- Could you do me a favor?--- It depends on ______ it is.A．which B．whicheverC．what D．whatever3．Modern science has given evidence _________ smoking can lead to many diseases.A．what B．whichC．that D．where4．I want to tell you is the deep love and respect I have for my parents.A．That B．Which C．Whether D．What5．— Could you share with us what contributes to your success?— It is important to remember that success ________ a sum of small efforts made each day and often ________ years to achieve.A．is; takes B．are; takes C．are; take D．is; take 6．—Where is Peter? I can't find him anywhere.—He went to the library after breakfast and ________ his essay there ever since.A．wrote B．had written C．has been writing D．is writing 7．—Did you have difficulty finding Ann'house?—Not really.She___us clear directions and we were able to find it easily。
湖南省长沙市长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the seasons.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the journal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,” says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,” explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’ve come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the simulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二下学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高二下学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）1. What is the weather like now?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.2. Where will the woman meet Sandy?A. At the post office.B. In the park.C. Downtown.3. When will the speakers probably meet again?A. Before the meeting.B. Today.C. Tomorrow.4. Which team is the man’s daughter on?A. The swim team.B. The football team.C. The basketball team.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A history book.B. An evening class.C. The woman’s company.听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. Whose birthday is on Saturday?A. Bill’s.B. Anne’s.C. Mary’s.7. Where will the party be?A. At the woman’s house.B. In a restaurant.C. At a big place outdoors.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man think of the woman?A. She is too lazy.B. She has spent too much money recently.C. She does too much window-shopping.9. Who will go shopping with the woman?A. The man.B. Lily.C. Herself alone.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
河南省焦作市普通高中2024_2025学年高二英语下学期期中试题
河南省焦作市一般中学2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期中试题考生留意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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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。
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1.Where does Tom come from?A.China.B.France.C.Singapore.2.When does the man want to see Mr.Smith next Monday?AAround 9:00 a.m. B.Around 4:00 p.m. C.Around 5:00 p.m.3.What music does the woman like when she is sad?A.Pop music.B.Classical music.C.Rock music.4.What is the weather like now?A.Snowy.B.Rainy.C.Cloudy.5.What do we know about the woman?A.She is very free these days.B.She likes Yoga very much.C.She has no hobby at all.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。
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市福海中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市福海中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题1. The project is scheduled to be completed within a year, but many doubt whether this is a ______ goal.A．energetic B．realistic C．dramatic D．romantic2. Joe never misses an opportunity to talk about his working experience abroad; ________he is a man who likes showing off.A．particularly B．crucially C．critically D．apparently3. Life is not easy for everyone, so we must believe in ourselves and have a(n) attitude towards the future.A．rewarding B．superior C．effective D．optimistic4. You can deepen your and memory if you scan the material first.A．compassion B．compensation C．consumption D．comprehension 5. Owing to work experience, we wasted much time and energy.A．a load of B．a far cry from C．a lack of D．a bunch of6. If negative thoughts our mind, we will feel depressed and can’t enjoy life.A．decline B．eliminate C．dominate D．disinfect7. Every citizen should ______ the responsibility to keep public places clean.A．take on B．take in C．take over D．take off8. This time tomorrow we ______ in the cinema and watching a film.A．are sitting B．were sitting C．will be sitting D．will sit9. We had to take a detour (绕路). The road ______.A．was repaired B．had beenrepaired C．was repairing D．was beingrepaired10. Soon after the earthquakes, workers built shelters for survivors whose homes ______.A．have destroyed B．had beendestroyed C．had destroyed D．have beendestroyed11. We feel ________our duty to make our hometown a better place.A．this B．that C．it D．one 12. ______is widely acknowledged that computers have become a vital part of our society.A．As B．It C．What D．Which 13. ______ she comes to my house, she brings me a present.A．However B．Wherever C．Whatever D．Whenever 14. ______ Martin Luther King said in his speech made a deep impression on all present.A．That B．Which C．What D．When15. The Palace Museum is ________ the royal families used to live and it’s now a historical museum with collections of valuable antiques.A．what B．which C．where D．howIntroduction to Drama ExamsOur exams inspire and enable learners across the globe to be confident communicators. Exams are open to anyone looking to gain confidence and experience in speech, communication and performance. There are no age restrictions. As one of the UK’s oldest and most respected drama schools and awarding organizations, we examine over 100,000 candidates and deliver exams both online and in person in many countries across the globe.Now we are pleased to offer free, online “Introduction to Examinations” information session. Booking is now opening for events until Summer 2024.of assessment. Work will then focus on the subjects available to take, and will end with a O&A phase when participants will be invited to write in their questions to the host organizer.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthis,********************************.ukandwewillbe happy to help. Looking forward to seeing you online at this event.16. What is an advantage of the drama exams?A．It is free of charge. B．It offers flexible schedules.C．It puts restrictions on nationality. D．It suits a wide range of people.17. What is required to register for the sessions?A．Contact information. B．Payment in advance.C．Education background. D．Performance experience.18. How could the participant raise a question during the online session?A．By emailing it to the drama school. B．By writing it down before the session.C．By proposing it at the beginning of the session. D．By sending it to the host organizer in Q&A phase.I didn’t go to Santiago, Chile to look for friendship. In fact, Chile was not even on my wish list.A mid-life crisis woman, I got a chance to study abroad. I only wanted to learn about global business, taste South American cuisine, and check “study abroad” off my wish list.On the fifth day, I joined a group for a neighborhood work project aided by the anti-poverty (扶贫) organization. Our tasks were to build a water tower and paint the community center. Upon arrival, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was like a scene out of a horrible film. That moment redefined poverty for me because I had never seen such terrible living conditions. As advised, I showed no signs of the motional battle going on inside me.Just as I was about to start work on painting, a request came through for a few volunteers to help Nadia, a local resident who volunteered to cook for us. I raised my hand to help because I wanted spend time with the people of the neighborhood despite my shortage of Spanish speaking skills.Nadia had a sincere smile but not overly friendly. Even without speaking each other’s language we started to learn about one another. We chatted about our children, our upbringing, shared picture of our family, struggled to instruct each other to communicate in the other’s language, and laugh many times.After we fed everybody and the dishes were washed, my day was over. But I found myself hesitant to leave. It was as if I had known her my entire life. I had not predicted the unselfishness heart I would encounter, and it was moving.As we were waiting for the car to pick us up, Nadia showed me her plants that are well-maintains. I could see that despite the hard conditions she was passionate about life. She made me long to be stronger person. She showed me that poverty was external, but happiness was internal. I was seeking to give 100 percent for a well-intentioned cause, but I left receiving 200 percent from her.19. What was the author’s initial purpose of going to Chile?A．To find new friends while traveling. B．To participate in an anti-poverty project.C．To fulfill the desire to study abroad. D．To gain a graduate certificate in business.20. What did the author do after seeing the living conditions in the neighborhood?A．She decided to relieve the poverty. B．She kept her emotions well hidden.C．She comforted the shocked volunteers. D．She refused to continue the present task.21. Why did the author volunteer to work with Nadia?A．She felt very sympathetic toward Nadia.B．She longed to interact with the local residents.C．She wanted to improve her Spanish speaking skills.D．She preferred cooking to painting the community center.22. What did the author learn from Nadia?A．True friends are never apart in heart.B．Happiness is defined by a positive attitude.C．Language is not a barrier to great connections.D．Unselfishness is putting others before ourselves.At just a few inches long and living on an affordable diet of flakes, goldfish are often viewed as the world’s most unnoticeable pet — a kind of gateway animal to prepare new caregivers for cats and dogs to come. But their blank stare and expression cover up a little-known and somewhat horrifying fact: Released into the wild and upping their caloric count goldfish can develop into massive fish, damaging local ecosystems.According to The New York Times, the Great Lakes are currently suffering from an inflow of goldfish. They eat everything from algae (海藻) to plants to animals without backbones and can reach 16 inches to 19 inches in length, weighing in at 4 pounds. And all that consumption is destructive. The goldfish swallow plants that native fish eat. They also consume algae, which promotes further algae growth. Because t hey’re resistant to changing water temperatures, they can be lasting trouble. They are also forcing native fish out of their natural habitat.Researchers have observed a significant increase in the goldfish population over the past few decades, a likely co nsequence of people releasing pets that then reproduce. It’s possible that tens of millions of goldfish now live in the Great Lakes; similar goldfish problems have also been observed in Australia.Possible interventions include electrical currents that would kill the fish and netting to capture them and control the population in breeding grounds identified by tracking.Goldfish grew popular in the U.S. in the late 19th century,when the U.S. Commission on Fisheries gave away thousands of them in Washington D.C They’re fairly crafty fish with the capacity to learn some simple tricks. Advocates say the typical fishbowl is too small for them and recommend a tank of at least 20 gallons per fish so they have room to move.With the right environment, goldfish can r eproduce fast and live for decades. But if you’re not interested in keeping them, experts at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggest donating them to a school, pet store, or interested party — not a local pond.23. How can goldfish grow super big?A．By growing uninterruptedly in a tank. B．By staying together with other fish.C．By living with considerate caregivers. D．By eating enough food in a big lake.24. What do goldfish do to the ecosystem?A．They eat up local fish. B．They help keep biodiversity.C．They occupy the habitat of native fish. D．They promote the spread of algae.25. What is the goldfish problem in Australia?A．Goldfish population is increasing fast. B．Capturing goldfish becomes verydifficult.C．Goldfish are growing too big to live in a tank . D．Tracking goldfish’s breeding grounds is impossible.26. Which can replace the underlined word “crafty” in paragraph 5?A．Pitiable. B．Foxy. C．Cute. D．Popular.Salad is good for you, generally speaking, so growing fresh greens in orbit seems like a winning way for space workers to stay healthy. New research suggests that as nutritious as space salad might be, it could pose something of a risk to astronauts.The problem is growing leafy plants like lettuce (生菜) in space can come with a side dish of bacteria (细菌), according to a new study from a team at the University of Delaware. In tests on plants grown in modeled micro-gravity, they were shown to actually be more sensitive than normal to the Salmonella enterica (SE) (沙门氏菌).We know that the International Space Station (ISS) is home to a lot of aggressive bacteria, and if these space virus were to cause widespread sickness in an astronaut crew, it would mean lives were at risk. “You don’t want the whole mission to fail just because of a food safety outbreak,” says plant biologist Harsh Bais from the University of Delaware.Bais and his colleagues used a device to perform some clever rotation tricks in the lab, putting lettuce plants into a similar state as they would be in micro-gravity. They then added SE bacteria to the leaves. What was interesting — and surprising — was that the tiny stomata (气孔) in the lettuce opened up to allow the bacteria to get in. Ordinarily, the job of the stomata is to keep dangerous attackers out, while at the same time helping the plant to breathe.The researchers then added a more helpful species of bacteria, one that typically protects plants from external stressors. Again, the defense didn’t work in micro-gravity —suggesting there’s something about this state that disables the chemical reactions that the lettuce would normally use to keep itself safe.Add in what we know about space bacteria being particularly tricky, and this is a potential problem. The team behind the study wants to see a lot more research into making sure our foodstuffs are safe outside of orbit.27. Why can’t lettuce be grown in ISS?A．Its leaves takes up too much space. B．It brings in illness-causing bacteria.C．It is only a side dish to astronauts. D．It can’t grow well in micro-gravity.28. What is Bais’ attitude to growing plants in space?A．Negative. B．Sensitive. C．Enthusiastic. D．Unconcerned. 29. What did the tiny stomata do in the experiment?A．They kept lettuce from breathing. B．They ensure the safety of lettuce.C．They failed to function as expected. D．They stopped all bacteria coming in. 30. What is a best tile for the text?A．SE, the Worst Bacteria in Space B．Greens for Salad, a Risk in SpaceC．Lettuce, Plant Samples Used in Space D．Food Safety, a Key Problem in SpaceDoes the sound of rain really help you fall asleep?You’ve likely heard that the pitter-pattering of raindrops can help people fall asleep. There’s also research that supports the idea that rain sounds are a useful sleep aid. Here’s what to know.➢ 31Rain sounds can mask other sharper noises in your environment. Think of a dripping faucet (滴水的龙头), in the other room — in dead silence, it could be very annoying. With a masking background of wind in the leaves or a soft rain, the drip would never be detected. 32 ➢ Rain sounds might hit the right frequencies.By masking background sounds, rain tacks might seem like they’re just ordinary white noise — but they aren’t. 33 which are named after colors. Rain sounds are considered pink noise, which is characterized by louder sounds at a low frequency and softer sounds at high frequencies. Research suggests that pink noise can improve seep in healthy individuals.➢ Research suggests that nature has a calming effect.In addition to helping people fall asleep, rain sounds can be simply relaxing. 34 as evidence points to their psychological benefits, including increased cognitive (认知的) capacity and reduced anxiety and stress. According to a study last year, people exposed to nature sounds have the calming part of their nervous system activated by these racks.➢ Should you try rain sounds?Rain sounds might help some people, but they’re not for everyone. 35 One person’s gentle rain is another’s food worry or need to go to the bathroom. Similarly, gentle rain with d istant thunder is calming for some and arming for others. Will they work for you? There’s only one way to find out!Bill Sumiel was having a tough Friday. The 71-year-old, who was _________ kidney (肾) failure, found himself at a medical center 30 miles from home for the second time in 24 hours. Sumiel was on the transplant (移植) list, but no _________ had yet appeared. Without a taxi ride lined up for his _________, Sumiel took an Uber to and from his appointment.Uber driver Timothy Letts took Sumiel as his _________ even though the trip was out of his way, sensing Sumiel might need help. During the 40-minute drive, Sumiel _________ his positive energy and the struggles of his treatments, revealing he was _________ a kidney donor.As they neared Sumiel’s home, Letts _________ him by expressing interest in being a kidney donor. Shocked but _________, Sumiel exchanged contact information with Letts. _________, after the initial excitement, Sumiel started feeling a bit less optimistic. Although he was __________ by Letts’ offer, he wondered if it had just been an emotional moment. But Letts was true to his__________. He got in touch with Sumiel just a few __________ later, and by the next week, Letts had __________ the kidney transplant program. After a months-long screening process, the results were in: Letts and Sumiel were a __________ match.On Dec 7, 2021, they had their surgeries. It was a __________. Letts and Sumiel still keep in touch to this day.36.A．dealing with B．taking up C．engaging in D．crashing into 37.A．drivers B．matches C．doctors D．signs38.A．trial B．meeting C．trip D．task39.A．colleague B．friend C．passenger D．neighbor40.A．denied B．kept C．recorded D．shared41.A．turning out B．searching for C．originating from D．coexisting with 42.A．confused B．inspired C．annoyed D．surprised43.A．excited B．proud C．disappointed D．embarrassed 44.A．Therefore B．However C．Besides D．Afterward45.A．touched B．cheated C．hurt D．saddened46.A．word B．name C．action D．vision47.A．months B．weeks C．hours D．years48.A．ignored B．promoted C．contacted D．launched49.A．unique B．perfect C．rare D．weak50.A．test B．challenge C．risk D．success阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
上海市川沙中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(原卷板+解析版)
上海市川沙中学2023学年度高二第二学期期中英语试卷考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
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Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension 25%Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Teacher and student. B. Customer and shop assistant.C. Doctor and patient.D. Employer and employee.2. A. He had a wonderful vacation. B. He had a busy vacation.C. He didn’t lik e winter vacation.D. He preferred summer vacation.3. A. Encourage the man. B. Laugh at the man.C. Tutor the man.D. Distract the man.4. A. He will take some photos about yoga.B. He will go to yoga classes with the woman.C. He will think twice about practicing yoga.D. He will solve problems with the woman’s help.5. A. She wants to improve the library search engine system.B. She plans to write an essay on library search engine.C. She doesn’t know how to use the library search engine.D. She thinks the library search engine can help the man.6. A. 2 dollars. B. 4dollars. C. 6 dollars. D. 12 dollars.7. A. She’ll repair her mobile phone tomorrow.B. She won’t attend the conference tomorrow.C. She doesn’t have an email address.D. She has to email the man tomorrow.8. A. The dress fits the woman very well.B. He promises a refund within a week.C. He encourages the woman to buy the dress.D. The woman will return the dress in the end.9. A. The woman decides to have a break this weekend.B. The woman hesitates about whether to have a break or not.C. The man has been working for a whole week.D. Neither of them will enjoy a stress-free weekend.10. A. The woman needs to fix the budget of the hotel.B. The woman had better not bother his parents.C. The w oman can stay at his parents’ house.D. The woman should visit his parents in Beijing.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. African tribes. B. African traditions C. African clothing. D. African language.12. A. The long history of African tribes. B. The personality of individual people.C. The meanings of different colors.D. The lifestyle of local people.13. A. Because it can indicate their fashion taste. B. Because it can maintain their identity.C. Because it shows the trend of clothing.D. Because it has a strong social meaning.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Write professional papers. B. Carry out market research.C. Draft business contracts.D. Hold conversations with customer.15. A. ChatGPT can’t entirely replace real humans.B. ChatGPT can’t finish tasks as well as humans.C. ChatGPT can’t be very precis e in some tasks.D. ChatGPT can’t oversee or proof the work it does.16. A. Because it is boycotted(抵制)by several hi-tech companies.B. Because it needs to be updated from time to time.C. Because it takes a long time to connect to the internet.D. Because it may suffer from technical errors.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. To ensure that she’ll receive the chair on time.B. To check her customer reference number.C. To get her money back for the returned chair.D. To complain about the company’s after-sales service.18. A. She didn’t remember the card number.B. She received the new card on Tuesday.C. She lost the old card about three days ago.D. She forgot to update payment methods.19. A. Cancel the old card before making the payment.B. Make a specific note on the company’s system.C. Update her bank card details on the company’s website.D. Check her personal information on the company’s website.20. A. Within three working days. B. Within five working days.C. The next morning.D. The next Wednesday.Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary 20%Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Are User-friendly Passwords on the HorizonImagine a whole new type of password—one that less you no loager use all those numbers, letters and symbols, but is still unavailable to attackers.Researchers ____1____ (create) a new password system that can one day allow users to access their bank accounts, phones or favorite websites simply by picking out a familiar face from a grid (网络) of nine faces, four times in a row.They call the system Facelock, ____2____, according to a new study, is full of benefits.With Facelock, the images in the system are always changing—even the image of the familiar face. The research team explains that people do not recognize all faces equally. We have no trouble ____3____ (identify) a familiar face across a series of differentimages that range ____4____ quality. On the other hand, when a face is not familiar to us, we are ____5____ (likely) to think that different images of the same person are actually images of different people. The well-studied psychological phenomenon can be frustrating to police when they ask a witness to identify a person ____6____ (catch) in an unclear security camera tape, but in the case of Facelock, the researchers were able to exploit it for the good of frustrated password users.The researchers looked at ____7____ vulnerable the Facelock system is to attack by strangers, as well as people who are close to the users, such as a spouse or other family members.Facial Recognition System is hard ____8____ (break) by people who don’t know the users. Even people who were very close to the users were only able to get through all four grids successfully 6.6 percent of the time.“____9____ (take) into account the s uccess rates of account holders (97.5 per cent), random zero-acquaintance attackers (less than 1 per cent), and nominated high-acquaintance attackers (6.6 per cent), we believe that _____10_____ there’s still a long way to go, it is a promising starting po int”, the researcher wrote.【答案】1. have created2. which3. identifying4. in5. more likely6. caught7. how8. to break9. Taking 10. although##though##while【解析】【导语】本文为一篇说明文。
高二第二学期期中考试(英语)试卷含答案
高二第二学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（8分）1 .What does Ms. Hooper do?A. She's an architectB. She's a studentC. She's a teacherD. She's a designer2. What is Ms. Hooper hoping to use as content entry?A Her final assignmentB The sketch she made last yearC A new restoration designD last-minute drawing3. What does Mr. Muri apologize for?A His promptnessB His lack of detailsC His hastily made adD His late reply4. What is Muri's concern for Ms. Hooper?A That she might be too busy to do this wellB That she is too young and inexperiencedC That she is a professional and this is not designed for themD That the requested designs might be different from what she has learned.2.（6分）When I was young, I had an old neighbor nam ed Dr. Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never shouted at us for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his life’s goal was to make it a forest. Dr. Gibbs had some interesting theories about planting. He talked about trees that weren’t watered would grow deep roots in search of water. So he never watered his trees. He planted an oak (橡树) and, instead of watering it every morning, he beat it with the rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the tree’s attention.Dr. Gibbs died a couple of years. Every now and again, I walk by his house and look at the trees that he planted twenty-five y ears ago. They’re very strong now.I planted a couple of trees a few years later. I watered them regularly and took good care of them. Whenever a cold wind blows, they shake their leaves and branches.The funny thing about those trees of Dr. Gibbs was that difficulty seemed to help them in ways comfort and ease never could.1．What was Dr. Gibbs’ life goal?A. To study plants.B. To save more lives.C. To make a lot of money.D. To build a forest.2．One of Dr. Gibbs’ theories about planting was that ______.A. he often talked to the treesB. he never watered the treesC. he kicked the trees heavilyD. he buried the leaves around the roots 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Trees are not as weak as we think.B. Difficulty is necessary for growth.C. We should listen to others’ adviceD. Planting trees is good for the environment.3.（8分）New law lets students sleep inWhen your alarm clock rings and you drag yourself out of bed, you probably wonder: Why on earth does school have to start so early?Fortunately, there is a new law to back you up―or better still, science.A law in California, passed on Oct 13, requires that public middle schools begin classes no earlier than 8:00 am and that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 am. The law will go into effect by July 1, 2022.Starting school at 8:00 or 8:30 in the morning may not sound like too big of a change, but it could mean one more hour of sleep for students who used to start school at 7:30 or even earlier.“The e ffect of that one hour is something they will be feeling as 40-year-old adults,” Sumit Bhargava, a sleep expert at Stanford University told The New York Times. He said that not having enough sleep can affect students’ mental health and increase the risk of getting fat and diabetes (糖尿病).In the short run, students’ school performances should improve almost immediately. Kyla Wahlstrom, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education, found that students who have enough sleep are more alert (机敏的) in class and get better grades.Some might say that urging students to go to bed earlier could have been a much easier solution than changing the school timetable across an entire state. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teenagers go through biological changes when they enter puberty (青春期), which makes it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11: 00 pm. So when school starts at 8: 00 or earlier, they can hardly get the ideal 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep that experts suggest they need to do their best in the daytime.This is why when the new law came out, its author, Anthony Portantino, said, “Generations of children will come to appreciate ( 感激) this historic day and our governor for taking bold action.1.When should public high schools start classes according to the California’s new law?A.No earlier than 8:30 am..B.No earlier than 8:00 am.C.No earlier than 7:30 am.D.No earlier than 9:00 am.2.What can we learn from Bhargava’s words?A. The amount of sleep people need changes with age.B. Lack of sleep could lead to health problems.C. Lack of sleep affects adults more than children.D. Sleep problems are one of the leading causes of diabetes3.What do we know about teenagers’ sleep patterns?A. Ideally, they need eight hours of sleep a night..B. Less sleep is needed when they enter pubertyC. They often wake up at midnight due to biologicalD. They may have difficulty falling asleep before11.pm4.Where does this passage probably come from?A. A n ewspaperB. A b iographyC. A textbookD. An advertisement4.（8分）Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years，development in technology has moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now，two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype(原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton，marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics，says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly.“It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed，” he adds.Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company’s main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors(交叠式旋翼) to power the vehicle.The company is testing a fullsize prototype of the Hoverbike，which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.In New Zealand，the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a fullsize prototype of its personal flying device，called Jetpack(喷气背包).It can fly for more than 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said Jetpack “is built around safety from the start”.In his words，“reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself，very sim ilar to a Formula One racing car.”Jetpack uses a gasolinepowered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr Coker says it also has a parachute(降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot，” he adds. Mr Coker says Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.1.We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike __________.A. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsB. can be transported quickly after being folded and packedC. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyD. can fly for over 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high2.The writer uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that .A.Jetpack’s engine is powerfulB.Jetpack is very safe and reliableC.Jetpack’s actual structure is uniqueD.Jetpack can reach a great speed and height3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “ ”.A.the parachuteB.the engineC.JetpackD.the jet stream4.What is th e author’s main purpose of writing the passage?A.To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B.To show the differences between the two personal flying vehicles..C.To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.D.To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
四川师范大学附属中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
四川师大附中2023-2024学年度（下期）半期考试试题高2022级英语试卷说明：英语考试时间共120分钟，满分150分。
英语试题卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。
考试做答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a ticket office.B. In a restaurant.C. On a train.2. How much did the woman pay for the dress?A. 20 pounds.B. 29 pounds.C. 49 pounds.3. What did the woman do?A. She cleaned the table.B. She took out insurance.C. She received letters.4. How does the woman sound?A. Excited.B. Interested.C. Surprised.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. What to eat.B. How to cook.C. Who to invite for dinner.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。
精品解析：湖南省邵阳县第二高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(解析版)
邵阳县第二高级中学2024学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2. 5分.满分37. 5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACrafternoonSaturday, September 18, 2023, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetThe March “Crafternoon” at Emma Clark Library is a hatching bird pop-up craft (雏鸟孵化工艺). Stop by Saturday, September 18 anytime between 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for this free craft! Welcome all children. If you have anyquestions,*********************************.The Flower & Garden ShowJune 3-20, 2023, 8:00 AM-6:00 PMHicks NurseriesGo to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury if your children want to know the hottest ideas and products for gardening. The Flower& Garden Show, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, beginning on June 3 and running through June 20, offers kinds of activities for children interested in gardening.Super Bowl “Saturday”Sunday, August 8, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetKick off (使开始) the Super Bowl weekend with football-focused activities on Sunday, August 8. Simply drop into the children’s department at Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Play games and enter for a chance to win a special prize. Be sure to catch the fun and families with children all ages are welcome.21. Which event provides an email address for the public?A. Rolling River Day Camp Family Day.B. Crafternoon.C. Super Bowl “Saturday”.D. The Flower& Garden Show.22. For those who are interested in growing flowers, when can they join in an activity?A. On September 18.B. On July 21.C. On June 9.D. On August 12.23. Who are the text intended for?A. School teachers.B. Young couples.C. Families with children.D. Teenagers.【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个活动的相关情况。
2023-2024学年福州市福清市高二下学期期中考试英语试题
2023-2024学年福州市福清市高二下学期期中考试英语试题Parks Canada, which manages nearly 11,000 campsites, says it has had six years of record-setting demand for camping reservations, and is expecting interest to be even higher this year.Experienced campers at some of Canada’s top campgrounds know that time is of the essence if you’re looking to book, especially if you’re in pursuit of the country’s top campgrounds, such as Prince Albert National Park. Here’s everything you need to know to get your favourite spot for summer.Make a new account before reservations openParks Canada has adopted a new reservation system. Your old Parks Canada account can’t be accessed anymore, so you will need to create a new account. Campers can make their new account ahead of time. Parks Canada has created a step-by-step guide to help you make a new account.Make a note of the date your favourite campgrounds open for reservationsParks Canada is using staggered (错开的) reservation dates for campgrounds. This means you may need to try for the front of the queue on more than one day if you’re hoping to obtain sites at more than one campground this summer. You can only have up to five campsites at a time in your shopping cart before being forced to check out. Reservations are open from March 13 to March 31.Don’t forget: A Parks Canada campsite reservation doesn’t include the cost of daily admission to the park. Campers can pay the park admission fee when making their reservation, upon arrival to the park, or by purchasing a pass. Visitors under 17 years of age or newcomers to Canada get free entry.1. What is essential to book the country’s top campsites?A．Time. B．Money. C．Membership. D．Guidance.2. What should you do if you hope to reserve over one campground?A．Purchase a pass. B．Access an old account.C．Queue respectively. D．Check out immediately.3. What is the purpose of the last paragraph?A．To introduce popular campgrounds. B．To encourage campsite reservations.C．To remind tourists of entry fee policies. D．To inform tourists of reservation opendates.In the long river of inheriting and preserving intangible cultural heritages, people have encountered numerous challenges, especially in this rapidly developing era. Fortunately, there are still many individuals who persistently make efforts to safeguard it.Chang Yangyang is such a person. As an inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, he once worked at a factory. Although he had learned the craft paper-cutting from his grandmother since childhood, in the eyes of Chang’s parents, a hobby was far less precious than a stable job. They didn’t change their minds until he won third prize in a national paper-cutting competition in 2010. This opened a newdoor for him in paper-cutting, which strengthened his determination to continue his career in thecraft.In addition to practicing skills diligently, Chang thought more about how to promote the Mengjin paper-cutting culture and let more people know about this intangible cultural heritage.In his early years, Chang conducted local training and salons. Later, He tried Douyin live-streaming. At first, Chang was shy. But gradually, he became more familiar with it and learned to interact with viewers. In this way, he expanded his audience and followers from dozens of people to hundreds ofthousands.The young paper-cutting artist and instructor hopes there are more young people learning the art. It is for this reason that he currently teaches the art of paper-cutting at several local primary schools, Chang says his life dream is to establish a paper-cutting museum one day so people can learn more about the art form and grow to love it as much as he does.With more young craftsmen like Chang injecting fresh energy, the intangible cultural heritage will be able to continue sharing the same clear wind with mountains and forests, and the same bright moon with rivers in the future years, moving towards eternity.4. How did Chang’s parents find his paper-cutting career before 2010?A．Supportive. B．Opposed.C．Indifferent. D．Contradictory.5. What did Chang do to promote paper-cutting?A．He spread paper-cutting online. B．He opened a paper-cutting school.C．He took part in many competitions. D．He practiced the skills occasionally.6. What’s Chang’s dream for the future?A．Make profit from paper-cutting. B．Learn more about other art forms.C．Establish a paper-cutting museum. D．Expand his audience and followers.7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．Young man with happy stories. B．Traditions in Chang’s family.C．Intangible cultural heritages in history. D．New craftsman with old craft. Researchers have been aware for an extended period that adequate sleep at night is crucial formaintaining brain health. However, there is now encouraging information for individuals who enjoytaking short naps (小睡) during the day. A recent study found that daytime naps can have positive effects on brain function.Researchers from the University College London in the UK and the University of the Republic in Uruguay looked at small sections of people’s DNA. There are 97 sections of DNA in humans that can identify whether a person is likely to be a daytime napper or not. The scientists used data from 35,080 people in the UK between the ages of 40 and 69. They identified people in the study whoseDNA made them more likely to nap during the day and people whose DNA showed they didn’t need to nap. The team compared brain scans (扫描) of the nappers with scans of the non-nappers and noticed some key differences in their brains.The results suggested that those who liked to nap had larger brains than those who didn’t. The brain naturally shrinks with age, so this meant that the brains of people who liked to nap aged more slowly than people who didn’t nap. The people who napped had brains that were about 9 cubic (立方的) inches larger than those who didn’t nap, which was equal to slowing down aging by three to six years.Dr. Victoria Garfield, involved in the study, mentioned that the research could provide insights into maintaining brain health with age. She expressed hope that positive findings, such as the health benefits of daytime napping, would drive any negative impression away about midday naps. While the study lacked specific information on nap duration (持续时间), previous research suggests that around 30-minute naps are most beneficial for the brain. Additionally, taking a nap earlier in the day, as opposed to late afternoon, is less likely to impact nighttime sleep.8. What does the recent study mentioned in the passage show about daytime naps?A．They have no impact on brain function.B．They can positively affect brain function.C．They have a damaging effect on brain health.D．They are only beneficial if taken for a long period.9. How did the researchers identify those who tend to daytime napping?A．By studying a large population aged 40-69.B．By analyzing people and animals’ brain scans.C．By examining small sections of people’s DNA.D．By conducting surveys on daytime napping habits.10. What is the likely meaning of the word “shrink” in paragraph 3?A．To become more natural. B．To physically reduce in size.C．To age a little bit quickly. D．To increase in volume.11. What does the passage imply about the timing of daytime naps?A．Late afternoon naps are more beneficial for brain health.B．Nighttime sleep is unaffected by the timing of daytime naps.C．The study does not provide information about the timing of naps.D．Napping earlier in the day has a positive impact on nighttime sleep.For most people, the thought of having to watch themselves work out is not an attractive one. Yet as any gym-goer knows, there are always some people who like to enjoy their reflection in the floor-length mirrors. It is perhaps these particular keep-fit lovers who are most excited about the latest trend in home exercise-smart fitness mirrors.These are 180cm or so tall, high-tech mirrors that have a computer which is connected to the Internet, and also work as a video screen. The idea is that people contact an online trainer, who then appears in the mirror along with their reflection.On the more advanced devices the mirror is equipped with cameras, speakers and numerous sensors (传感器) connected to AI, so the trainer can watch people’s movements, and provide improve ments and changes. On the simpler mirrors the video and sound are just one-way- people can see and hear the trainer, but not the other way around. Lessons are typically not live; instead, people just get into a library of online workout videos.But is there any actual advantage in being able to watch yourself work out? Colleen Logan, the US owner of both Nordic Track and ProForm, says, “Seeing themselves in the mirror allows the users to correct their form or position, so they get the best possible benefits of strength exercises and reduce mistakes that could lead to injuries”.However, Dr Anthony Papathomas, a sports and fitness psychologist says there is value to this argument, but that he also has some concerns. He said,“How people who are not confident a bout their body image feel about the mirror gets me in a fret. It may be a problem for those new to exercise and looking to make a lifestyle change. Even for regular exercisers, there are many who experience body dysmorphia (变形) or eating disorders, and for them, seeing a reflection throughout their exercise might be troubling.”12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about smart fitness mirrors?A．Their target users.B．Their wide popularity.C．Their basic functions.D．Their complex structure.13. What can be the benefit for exercisers from simpler fitness mirrors?A．Having live workout lessons.B．Exercising with other partners.C．Taking advantage of workout videos.D．Learning from some trainers at once.14. What does Logan think of the mirror?A．It makes mistakes sometimes.B．It could bring injuries to its users.C．It is necessary for strength exercises.D．It helps users exercise more properly.15. Which of the following best explains “in a fret” underlined in the last paragraph?A．Excited. B．Worried. C．Satisfied. D．Shocked. Gardening has been around for as long as humans have been growing food. Today it is known for its health benefits. Focusing attention on the tasks and details of gardening can reduce negative thoughts and feelings and make you feel better. 16 Besides, things like weeding and digging are a good exercise. If you don’t like going to the gym, gardening is an enjoyable way to help you keep fit.You can include gardening in your life in many ways.Decide what you want to grow. 17 Different plants need varying amounts of care. Make choices about what to grow based on how much time you have, where you live, and how much money you can invest in your plants.18 A community garden is a shared space where people grow plants in one large area or in smaller individual plots. Search online for community gardens near you. This is also a great place to ask questions and learn from experienced gardeners.Grow plants indoors. You don’t need to own land to start gardening. 19 All you need is a window or artificial sunlight source, potting soil, containers, and other supplies based on what plants you grow.Not every plant will grow exactly how you want or expect. Almost every gardener will have problems growing and caring for their plants at some point. 20One day, I stopped at a local drive thru on a busy morning. I remembered a _______ my high school English teacher told me. Mr. Tackett told me and a couple dozen kids _______ he bought food for the two cars behind him in line at a drive thru. Our young minds could not _______ why he would do such a thing. This school was not in a very _______ neighborhood and some families were definitely struggling to _______.Years pass and looking back, I have had _______ times, and complete strangers have given me food or money for meals. Now I am in a more abundant (充裕的) place in my life and I can _______ back.Suddenly I noticed in the rear view (反光镜) the man in the work truck behind me look upset and _______ .When it was my _______ to pay for my meal, I asked the cashier if I could pay for him as well. He seemed ________ , and asked me if I was sure. I said no problem, just happy to ________.I received my food and was ready to leave. The truck came racing my way, and ________ next to me. I ________ my window and the guy looked so surprised and asked me why I had paid for his meal. I explained to him that I ________ wanted him to have a great day! He was in ________ but I bet his day was off to a better start and that food I hope tasted really good.21.A．story B．truth C．theory D．lesson22.A．whether B．how C．where D．when23.A．tolerate B．hide C．grasp D．admit24.A．familiar B．quiet C．remote D．wealthy25.A．drive B．compete C．survive D．escape26.A．boring B．cheerful C．tough D．fascinating27.A．give B．take C．look D．turn28.A．active B．fortunate C．impatient D．reliable29.A．duty B．turn C．dream D．honor30.A．astonished B．frightened C．desperate D．amused31.A．tip B．save C．help D．joke32.A．parked B．broke C．slid D．overturned33.A．put down B．rolled down C．cut off D．turned off34.A．seldom B．just C．slightly D．constantly35.A．trouble B．anger C．sorrow D．disbelief阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
上海市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试 英语含答案
5.When weighing Thomas Jefferson’s legacy, one must consider, ______, his promotion of democratic principles, despite his ownership of slaves.
A.empathy-oriented; charitableB.empathy-oriented; established
C justice-oriented; demandingD.justice-oriented; needy
10.This moment is an opportunity to build a sharper UNESCO, a UNESCO with better delivery, ______ its ambitions and in line with the needs of the 21st century.
2.The basketball coach’s course is known for its ______ training, as he pushes his players to their limits to achieve maximum performance.
A.humbleB.intenseC.randomD.undying
A.once and for allB.in allC.after allD.above all
6.While these measures have been helpful in reducing the recent stress in financial markets, they ______ providing a lasting solution to the challenges.
广东省汕头市部分中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
汕头市部分中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语（考试时间：120分钟试卷满分：130分）注意事项：1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
写在本试卷上无效。
3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50 分）第一节（共15 题；每题 2.5 分，满分37.5 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ASummer Science Camp InstructorsPalo Alto Junior Museum &Zoo-Summer 2023 Camp SeasonThe Palo Alto Junior Museum &Zoo is currently looking for Camp Instructors to helppromote its summer science camps which operate from June 15th through August 14th. Theseprograms feature week-long full-day camps exploring a variety ofscience topics in the Life,Physical and Earth Sciences, and camp participants range in age from Preschool through Grade6.In addition to staffing science camps, Instructors are needed to support after camp programsat Rinconada Park. After camp programs offer campers an opportunity to wind down after a busyday of learning, and feature recreational activities, games, art making, and weekly trips to theRinconada Pool.For more information about specific offerings, please visit www.cityofpaloalto, or enjoy toreview the City of Palo Alto’s camp catalogue. Requirements:Successful applicants will be at least 18 years old and available the entire summer — fromJune 15th through August 14th. They will have an interest in science, teaching, or child develop-ment, and will love working with children in an educational setting . This is a great position for college students or high school seniors. Hours of work:Science Camp: Monday through Friday, approximately 8 am-4 pm each dayAfter Camp: Monday through Friday, approximately 1:30 pm-6:30 pm each dayPay: $19.29-$23.67 per hourNote: All staff are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted, and to wear a mask at alltimes out of consideration for the flu epidemic.Interested applicants are invited to forward their resume and email of interest to theEducation Director, Alex Hamilton. The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer.People of diverse backgrounds and abilities are encouraged to apply.21. Who is the Summer Science Camp designed forA. Camp instructors.B. Children under Grade 6.C. Physical and Earth Scientists.D. Teenage children.22. Which of the following will be required if you apply for the jobA. Previous experience.B. Science degree.C. At least 18 years old.D. College education.23. What is the writer's purpose in writing the textA. To inform.B. To describe.C. To persuade.D. To entertain.BThe alarm rang in my ear. After silencing it, I remained in bed. My motivation to push ahead with my PhD was disappearing, which made it hard to face each new day. Continuing would risk a total breakdown. With anxiety, I decided to cease my PhD temporarily and take a 9-month position at a health care charity. Back when I looked for PhD positions, I was unclear what I wanted to study. For me, the degree mostly served as a means to an end, securing more interesting and higher-paid positions in the private sector than my master's degree would unlock. So I wasn't picky and reasoned a variety of projects that would provide the training and degree I wanted.In hindsight (事后想来) , I should have been more selective. I ended up working on a project I was technically capable of completing but over time felt full of disappointment. The purely academic research was intellectually interesting, yet I struggled to see how it would make an impact on the wider real world.Some unexpected things amplified my trouble. I started my program in 2020, when meetings were virtual and in-person contact was actively discouraged, so I had few opportunities to form personal connections with co-workers. Research became my only focus, and when my interest in that faded, my project feltdepressing.After only one month at the charity, it became clear that I'd made the right decision. My mental health improved and I found it easier to come into work. Things I did could matter and energize me after all — if I chose wisely. That was exactly what I needed and desired. After that realization, I decided I wanted to return to my PhD program and make changes. I told my teacher I wasn't interested in the current research. To my relief, he was supportive, and we redesigned the project to better fit me. I will return to my program next month, optimistic that this time will be different. But if it doesn't go as I hope, my charity experience has given me direction and confidence that I'll live a satisfying life, with or without a PhD.24. What did the author view the PhD degree as at firstA. A struggle for new days.B. A breakthrough in his study.C. A way of getting a better job.D. A chance to build connections.25. Why did the author become disappointed at his projectA. It was of slight practical use.B. It failed to meet his social need.C. It showed an unpromising future.D. It had a high degree of difficulty.26. What does the underlined word "amplified" in paragraph 3 meanA. Reflected.B. Caused.C. Solved.D. Increased.27. How did the charity work affect the authorA. It inspired him to face challenges.B. It helped him find a purpose in life.C. It fueled his enthusiasm for his program.D. It enabled him to make the right decision.CIn May 2012, Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary and the McCann Advertising Agency gathered a group of language experts to name a phenomenon common in the age of the smartphone . They called the phenomenon “phubbing”, and defined it as “the act of snubbing (无视) someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention.” It’s not the usual way words begin to exist.A month later, the first example of phubbing in a major newspaper appeared in a letter to the editor of The Age, published in Melbourne. Since then, the word has appeared in various media the world over. Phubbing has yet to be fully adopted in the U. S. , but we have collected some evidence of it in use.On 29 September 2015, James A. Roberts wrote in the Huffinington Post, “In the present case, phubbing is a combination of the words phone and snubbing. To be phubbed is to be snubbed by someone using their cell phone while in your company. The ‘phubb’ could bean interruption of your conversation with someone when he or she uses their cell phone or is distracted by it (steal glances when they think you’re not lo oking) instead of paying attention to you . Maybe worse, you’ve been phubbed if someone used their cell phone instead of communicating with you while staying close to you. Oh , the shame.”The meaning and various forms of the word have yet to settle out . Is it phubbing if you’re staring at your tablet instead of your phone Is the singular noun (and the base form of the verb) spelled phubb, as in the example above, or phub, as in some other sources These are the sorts of questions we’ll need answers to before we’re ready to consider phubbing and its relations for entry. In the meanwhile, you can of course use phubbing if you feel the need . It seems we all do these days.28. What does Paragraph 1 mainly talk about phubbingA. Its usage.B. Its birth.C. Its influenceD. Its definition.29. What may phubbing probably lead to according to James A. RobertsA. Obvious embarrassment in life.B. Heavy reliance on cellphones.C. Complete ignorance by your friends.D. Permanent breakup of relationship.30. What can we learn from the last paragraph about the wordphubbA It arouses heated arguments. B. It proves to be settled.C. It’s not included in a dictionary.D. It’s not difficult to understand.31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the textA. Where Phubbing Leads UsB. Why Phubbing Ruins Our LifeC. What Makes Phubbing Commonly SeenD. How Phone Snubbing Becomes PhubbingDWhat makes people so special Tool use, self-consciousness, language, and culture are high on the list , but in fact all of these characteristics can be found elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Humans and apes are close relatives, so it is perhaps not surprising that chimpanzees use tools or that gorillas have a sense of fair play, even rejecting carrots (which they normally accept) when they see their neighbors getting grapes. But the qualities that we often think of as exclusively human exist not just on land, but in the ocean as well.Among the invertebrates (无脊椎动物), octopuses (八爪鱼) are known for their intelligence, even exhibiting evidence of playfulness , tool use , and personality . But these skilled predators live alone and consequently lack culture . Dolphins , on the otherhand , are large-brained , long-living , social-group-based predators , and it is here that we find the greatest similarity to human-like culture and awareness.Culture depends on the ability of animals to pass on things they have learned to others . Many animals have culture in this sense , but what sets dolphins apart is what they pass on . Some bottlenose dolphins hold sponges in their mouths that they use as tools to sweep for fish hiding on the ocean floor . This ability is handed down through generations (especially in females) , with some families —grandmother , mother, and daughter —all feeding in this highly specialized way.Another characteristic that dolphins share with humans is their ability to recognize themselves in a mirror. When facing a mirror, most animals behave as though they are interacting with another individual. Even in humans, the ability to recognize that the image in a mirror is oneself does not occur before the age of 18 months. Dolphins not only recognize themselves, but if a black mark is put on the body of a dolphin, it will spend extra time at the mirror to look at the mark.The example of gorillas rejecting carrots shows they _____.A. are not easy to foolB. prefer fruit to vegetablesC. have a special taste for foodD. have an awareness of equality33. What do octopuses lack compared with dolphinsA. Social interaction.B. Intelligence.C. Tool using ability.D. Fun-loving spirits.34. What makes dolphin culture specialA. They tend to hunt in groups.B. Their hunting skills are passed down.C. Their learning environment is favourable.D. Their families are typically female-controlled.35. What can be inferred from the last paragraphA. Dolphins enjoy looking at their own reflection in the mirror.B. Dolphins are as intelligent as a typical 18-month-old human baby.C. Dolphins are generally regarded as the most advanced non-human species.D. Dolphins’ ability to recognize their own reflection is a higher-order mental skill.第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分12.5 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题(含答案)
2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题（含答案）本试卷共计130分。
考试时间为120分钟。
注意事项:1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2. 每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动用橡皮擦干净后, 再涂其它答案, 不能答在试题卷上。
3. 考试结束, 监考人员将答题卡收回。
第一部分单项选择（共15 小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）1. I would be the last to__________ to answer the teacher's question as I did not review my lessons well.A. pretendB. attemptC. associateD. torture2. It has been__________ all over the world that China has made tremendous achievements in economy.A. acknowledgedB. criticizedC. assumedD. overlooked3. Our teacher received further education in a London university, so he speaks English with a strong London__________.A. toneB. pronunciationC. accentD. vocabulary4. The speed limit says that you can drive at a__________ speed of 120km/h on the expressway, beyond which you are likely to be fined.A. maximumB. minimumC. timelessD. critical5. If you already have severe__________ symptoms, then seek help right away.A. desperateB. deliberateC. depressiveD. decent6. They have begun to look seriously into the reasons and__________ the problem.A. appeal toB. react toC. contribute toD. seek solutions to7. All theories__________ practice and in turn service practice.A. originate fromB. date fromC. learn fromD. differ from8. Soon after, young Chinese modern dancers began to __________on the world stage with their unique style.A. emergeB. employC. enhanceD. evaluate9. In his Modernist view, beauty lies in simplicity and__________, and the aim of the designer is to create solutions to problems through the most efficient means.A. motiveB. representativeC. eleganceD. reputation10. My close friend originally took pills to lose weight until she realized that it broughther__________ pain and poor health.A. anything butB. Far fromC. nothing butD. more than11. __________to the discovery of black holes, Stephen Hawking is one of the most__________ scientists who have changed the way human understand the universe.A Devoted; admired B. Devoted; admiringC. Devoting; admiredD. Devoting; admiring12. Mark is a genius. By the time he graduated, he__________ jobs by a dozen computer companies.A. has offeredB. has been offeredC. had offeredD. had been offered13. Critical reasoning, together with problem-solving, __________teenagers to make better decisions.A. prepareB. preparesC. is preparingD. are preparing14. Raising people's awareness is__________ the key to improving the environment lies.A. thatB. whyC. whatD. where15. I will brand my golden stay in Paris on my heart__________ I led a happy and fruitful life.A. whereB. whenC. whileD. which第二部分阅读（共两节,满分50分）第一节（共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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高二下学期期中考试英语试题第一节(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。
1. Where are the speakers?A. In a park.B. At a restaurant.C. At home.2．What time is it now?A. 6:45.B.7:15.C.7:45.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A. The man’s brother.B. The man’s birthday.C. The man’s Apple watch.4. Which country found lovely music is good for people’s hearts?A. Australia.B. America.C. Russia.5. How will the woman probably go to the meeting?A. By car.B. By taxi.C. By underground.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，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Mother and son.B. Classmates.C. Teacher and student.7. What do you think of the wo man?A. Strict.B. Polite.C. Honest.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．How does the man feel?A. Nervous.B. Upset.C. Sick.9. What’s wrong with the man?A. He had a car accident.B. He was knocked down by a car.C. He had an accident when walking on the street.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man want to do?A. Sell his apartment.B. Rent an apartment.C. Attend a meeting.11. How much does an apartment with two bedrooms cost？A.$215.B.$250.C.$285.12. What will the two speakers do later in the afternoon?A. Meet each other as planned.B. Buy some home appliances.C. See an apartment with a bathroom.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13. When will the woman come?A. At half past 10.B. At around 11.C. At half past 11.14. What did the woman do a few days ago?A. Had her new tooth examined.B. Had dinner with the doctor.C. Had a false tooth filled in.15. What causes the woman’s toothache?A. The new tooth doesn’t fit quite right.B. She doesn’t take good care of the new tooth.C. She doesn’t use the new tooth properly while eating.16. Why does the woman go to the doctor’s?A. To take out the bad tooth.B. To set the new tooth right.C. To thank the doctor for helping her.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17. In which country do children sing songs of spring on May Day?A. Greece.B. France.C. Italy.18. How do children in England deal with the pennies?A. Buy gifts.B. Buy some flowers.C. Throw them into a well.19. What do children in the US do on May Day?A. Leave flowers at the doors.B. Sing songs to each other.C. Give each other gifts.20. Where is the text taken from?A. A class presentation.B. A radio program.C. A TV program.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
AAs the boat came closer to land, the waves got bigger and more violent. At last, a large wave climbed into the air and fell on the small boat with great force.The boat turned over as the men jumped into the sea. The water was like ice. The reporter was tired. But he swam toward the beach. He looked for his friends.He saw Billie, the sailor, in front of him, swimming strongly and quickly. The cook was near him. Behind, the captain held on to the overturned boat with his one good hand. Soon, the reporter could swim no longer. A current was carrying him back out to sea. He thought, “Am I going to drown?”But the current suddenly changed and he was able to swim toward the shore. Then he saw a man running along the shore. He was quickly taking off his shoes and clothes.As the reporter got close to the boat, a large wave hit him and threw him into the air over the boat and far from it. When he tried to get up, he found that the water was not over his head, only half way up his body. But he was so tired that he could notstand up. Each wave threw him down, and the current kept pulling him back to sea.Then he saw the man again, jumping into the water. The man pulled the cook to the shore. Then he ran back into the water for the captain. But the captain waved him away and sent him to the reporter. The man seized the reporter's hand and pulled him to the beach. Then the man pointed to the water and cried, “What’s that?” In the shallow water, face down, lay Billie, the sailor.The reporter did not know all that happened after that. It seems that immediately the beach was filled with men with blankets, clothes and whiskey. Women brought hot coffee.But a still and dripping shape was carried slowly up the beach. And the land’s welcome for the sailor’s body could only be its final resting place.21. We can learn that the people on the boat________.A. all survived the big waves in the seaB. lost their way and drowned in the seaC. were competing against one anotherD. were struggling to reach the shore22. Who was the first to get to the beach?A. The cook.B. The sailor.C. The reporter.D. The captain.23. What happened to the sailor Billie in the end?A. He was too tired to get up in the water.B. He lost his life after trying hard.C. He played a dangerous joke on himself.D. He received a warm welcome.BHave you seen a historical film recently? Do you think it was accurate? Some say that there is no such thing as a historical film. In many cases, Hollywood film-makers simply change the facts. Just look at these supposedly “historical” films.1. The PatriotThe film was released in 2000 and was directed by RonaldEmmerish and starred Mel Gibson. It is set near Charleston, South Carolina, during the American Revolutionary War(1775—1783) and follows the story of Benjamin Martin and his fight for American freedom against the British. The film was criticized for inventing and exaggerating British cruelty. The most criticized scene was one showing the burning of a church containing people of the town, of which there is no historical record. Another historical inaccuracy was the description of American-owned slaves being freed to serve with the American forces. In reality, many slaves ran away from their American owners and fought with the British against the Americans.2. Brave HeartThe film(1995) starred Mel Gibson was directed by Toby Reisz. It is based on the life of Scot tish national hero WilliamWallace and his fight against English rule in Scotland during the13th century. The film includes an affair between William Wallace and Princess Isabella (based on Isabella of France). The film implies she is a mother-to-be when William Wallace will be killed. However, historically, the real Isabella was a child of nine still living in France at this time, never having met Wallace. The film also caused controversy because of its anti-English nature. Apparently, when the film was shown in Glasgow, there was a loud noise made by happy American audience.3. U-571This 2000 film was directed by Jonathan Mostow and starred Mathew MacConaughey, Havey Keitel and Jon Bon Jovi. It tookplace during the Second World War(1939—1945). In the film, aGerman submarine(warship underwater) is boarded in 1942 by American soldiers who made themselves up as Germans. They took away the German submarine’s code-language machine, which, in the film, helps the Americans get many secret messages from Germany. However, the film was heavily criticized because it was actually the British who got the machine in May 1941 when they boarded U-110. The movie was also criticized for showing a scene where the U-boatsailors killed American sailors in the water after their ship sunk, which is, in 99% cases, impossible to happen.4. The 300 SpartansThe latest controversy surrounds the film The 300 Spartans.The film (directed by Zack Synder) tells the story of the battlebetween the Greeks and Persians in 480 BC. It is regarded as a keyevent in the birth of western democracy(民主) by some historians. In the film, 300 Spartans under the king fight against the enemies, 120,000 Persians led by Emperor Xerxes. The tiny Spartan forces repeatedly gain advantage over the invaders. These actions delays the Persians’ attack and gives the Greek armies enough time to prepare for the defense of Athens. But the Iranians (modern-day Persians) aren’t happy with the film. They say the film describes them as savage, killing-loving, and war-loving.24. This article mainly _____.A. praises four “historical” filmsB. shares with us four great moviesC. tells the readers about the inaccuracy of four “historical” filmsD. expresses the writer’s positive attitude towards the “historical” films25. As far as time is concerned, the war in _____ broke out earliest.A. The 300 SpartansB. U-571C. The PatriotD. Brave Heart26. Mel Gibson, a great American actor, starred in _____.A. The Brave Heart and U-571B. The Patriot and Brave HeartC. The 300 Spartans and Brave HeartD. The Patriot and The 300 Spartans27.The passage probably comes from a(n)_____.A. film posterB. fashion magazineC. film reviewD. tour guideCFor most people today, their GPS (Global Positioning System) has become a lifeline, giving directions to the nearest bathroom or restaurant. But the price we pay for the convenience could be our sense of direction.“I do think GPS devices cause our navigational(导航) skills to atrophy,” said Nora Newcombe, a US psychologist who studies how the human brain navigates. “The problem is that you don’t see an overview of the area and where you are in relation to other things.”To understand the risk, you first need to understand how our brain keeps us from getting lost. Through experiments, researchers have found that our navigational strategies usually fall into two groups.The first involves a spatial (空间的) map inside your brain. As you explore an area, you think about how the streets fit together and the best way to get between different locations. Eventually, the map lets you navigate between any two points in the area.The second involves a series of landmarks and steps: Turn right at the gas station, and your school is on the left. It’s quick and reliable, but less flexible---it doesn’t help you get from yo ur school to a totally new place, even if it’s nearby.According to the research, people who are bad at navigation have trouble with the first strategy---creating spatial maps. What’s more, further studies have shown that people’s ability to create spatial maps is decided by how often we use the skill. That helps explain what happens when people trust themselves with GPS devices. According to a research, people depending on GPS show more activity in the part of the brain that is good at following directions---but less activity in the part which creates the spatial maps.It turns out that our sense of direction isn’t the only thing we could lose. One thing that could go is our connection to the environment we travel through. Researchers have found that when people rely on GPS while driving, their memory of their trip is of a route on a screen, rather than the landscape they traveled through.28. The underlined word “atrophy” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.A. become strongerB. become weakerC. become more usefulD. become less important29. People having a poor sense of direction _______.A. rely more on the first strategy than the second for directionB. usually find the second strategy more reliable and flexibleC. tend to have problems creating spatial maps in their mindD. are likely to become wiser by using the GPS navigation30.How could the frequent use of GPS affect people according to the article?A.It might ruin their ability to navigate.B. It is to produce more activity in their brain.C. It enables them to enjoy better scenery along.D. It makes them become less independent.31. What can be inferred about the writer’s attitude towards using GPS?A. He encourages us not to use it.B. He thinks highly of this technology.C. He doesn’t care how often it’s used.D. He discourages us from overusing it.DPamela, a popular writer, writes “Pam’s Corner” for the local newspaper and many of her writings have been published on the Internet as well as in several books. The following is an essay from www. skywriting. net.“That was really stupid.” I said out loud as I was reading over something I had written down incorrectly.“We don’t say that word, Mom,” my son, Jeremy, quickly informed me as his little daughter was playing on the floor with her dollhouse.“That was really obtuse.” I quickly rephrased my words as I with effort thought of a vocabulary word from my high school days.“Thanks, Mom, now she’s going to be telling people that they are O-B-T-U-S-E”, he spelled.“S-O-R-R-Y” I jokingly spelled back to him and then thought better of it because that is probably one word that doesn’t get used enough any more.Jeremy seems to have taken a sudden interest in spelling lately. For example, Ihear him saying such th ings as: “I H-A-T-E it when that happens”, “In this game you have to K-I-L-L the monsters with lasers” and “This D-U-M-B thing isn’t working!”But what I want to know is when his change occurred? What happened to the little boy who used to scare his older sisters without firing off a single spelled word? How often did I hear one of his sisters say, “Mom, he called me an idiot again!”It’s really not so difficult to figure out this mysterious change. It began when Jeremy married his college sweetheart, Katie, and then a couple of years later I watched as my son carried his new baby girl, Tessa, out of the delivery room.When Tessa came into the world, at that moment everything changed. It is beautiful to watch the transformation in another person, especially our own children.As Jeremy’s mother, it was as if she was back to the time when he was born. The change happens because of an overwhelming love that wants to protect such a precious little one from the evils in the world. Suddenly, everything we say or do is evaluated in light of the effect it has or might have on the child.For our family this way of thinking is a standard that has been passed down by our ancestors for who knows how many generations. There are several reasons for it. The first one is that watching our words is rule because we have a Christian belief. “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord your God in vain”. This means not to misuse the name of God. His name should only be said in respect and awe(敬畏) and never used as an addition information or curse, nor should it be dropped as a casual word into our sentences. There is also the instruction, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may bene fit those who listen.” There is a children’s song that very simply explains this way of thinking:“Oh be careful little mouth what you say.Oh be careful little mouth what you say.For the Father up above, is looking down in love, so be careful little mouth what you say ”.Other Verses:* ears what you ear* eyes what you see* feet where you goTo speak or to spell, is that the question? Perhaps if we would try to say only things that are beneficial, we wouldn’t have to spell. Besides, grandchildren are very smart these days and it’s only a matter of time until I hear my little granddaughter say, “Daddy, this D-U-M-B thing isn’t working”.32. The underlined word “obtuse” is closest in meaning to___________.A. cleverB. sorryC. oldD. slow33. What made Jeremy take an interest in spelling?A. His marriage with Katie.B. The interest into literature.C. The love of his daughter.D. The role model of his mother.34. Which of the following statements is forbidden among people of Christian belief?A.“My God.”B. “God damn you!”C.“God bless you.”D. “In God’s name, I’m telling the truth.”35. What is the author’s attitude toward spelled words?A. Necessary.B. Joking.C. Natural.D. Useless.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。