高二(上)期中考试英语试卷 (1)(完整资料)
山西省太原市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题(含答案)
2024～2025学年第一学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试卷（考试时间：下午4：15—6：15）说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间120分钟，满分100分。
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。
例：How much is the shirt?A．£19.15.B．£9.18.C．£9.15.答案是C。
1．What is the man going to do?A．Deliver a speech. B．Borrow a book. C．Meet a writer.2．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At home. B．At the stadium. C．At the TV station.3．What should the woman bring to sign up?A．The application form. B．The student I D.C．The camp stuff.4．How did Lily feel this morning?A．Upset. B．Ashamed. C．Embarrassed.5．What is Susan’s job?A．A travel guide. B．A tree guardian. C．A mountain cleaner.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。
浙江省杭州地区(含周边)重点中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中联考英语试题(含答案)
绝密★考试结束前2024学年第一学期期中杭州地区（含周边）重点中学高二年级英语学科试题考生须知：1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirtA. 19.15B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。
1. When will the meeting startA. At 9:10.B. At 9:20.C. At 9:25.2. Why does the man make the callA. To learn about a policy.B. To cancel an appointment.C. To ask about a medical bill.3. What are the speakers talking aboutA. A web page.B. A computer problem.C. A downloaded file.4. Where does the conversation take placeA. At an airport.B. In a delivery company.C. At a hotel5. What do the speakers think of JoelA. He is organized.B. He is unreliable.C. He is silent.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。
天津市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案,无听力原文及音频)
天津市2024-2025学年度第一学期期中学情调研高二年级英语学科本试卷分共100分，考试时间为100分钟。
答卷前，请务必将自己的姓名、考号、座位号填写在答题卡上相应位置。
答卷时，务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。
考试结束后，将答题卡和答题纸一并收回。
祝各位同学考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷 (共65分)第一部分：听力理解 (共15 小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to know?A. Where the woman works out.B. How the woman stays fit.C. How to stay healthy.2. What is the man interested in?A. Whether people in China bargain everywhere.B. How to get a better price when doing the shopping in China.C. Where Chinese people usually go shopping.3. What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Old friends.B. Boss and secretary.C. Colleagues.4. What do we know about the woman?A. She is severely stressed.B. She is the man's doctor.C. She falls asleep easily.5. When was the woman scheduled to go to China at first?A. This Friday.B. This Saturday.C. This Sunday第二节听下面几段材料。
安徽省合肥市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷
安徽省合肥市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解Impressive exhibitions in the US worth traveling for in 2024 Here are several museum exhibitions across the USA that are worth traveling for in 2024.1. Yayoi Kusama: Infinite LoveSFMOMA, San FranciscoOn view: now through September 7For six decades now, Japanese polymath Yayoi Kusama has been exploring the concept of the “infinity room.” These meditations on perception, the universe and existence itself combine bold colors, three-dimensional forms and mirror-generated visual illusions to transport viewers to an inclusive aesthetic world. In the exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love, they have landed in Northern California for the first time. Featured works including the brand-new Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity, I Would Offer My Love (2023) and the famous LOVE IS CALLING (2013) will be on display at SFMOMA through next fall. Be sure to reserve advance tickets the minute they go on sale.2. Matisse and the SeaSt Louis Art Museum, St LouisOn view: February 17-May 12,2024Henri Matisse lived for decades near the Mediterranean, and a number of blues carry through his entire oeuvre (全部作品), largely inspired by the reflection of light of the water. With the artist’s Bathers with Turtle (1907–8) as a museum highlight, the exhibition travels across both Matisse’s works and the world itself, with works by this 20th-century master in various media, depicting the sea as a subject and as a theme.3. Georgia O’ Keeffe: “My New Yorks”Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoOn view: June 2-September 24,2024This show at the Art Institute of Chicago will explore how Georgia O’ Keeffe - an artist soclosely associated with the Southwest and nature - spent her formative years in the USA’s biggest city. Before she turned her eye to flowers and desert sunsets, Georgia O’ Keeffe captured the distinctive perspectives of New York City, looking up at skyscrapers from street level and down from her 30th-floor apartment.4. Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real ThingWhitney Museum of American Art, New Y ork CityOn view: starting March 20,2024Some leave angry. Others emerge inspired. Yet however you react, it’s hard to forget any Whitney Biennial. Multimedia pieces and political themes are never hard to detect. Organized by Chrissi e Iles and Meg Onli, the lineup at this year’s -Biennial has yet to be announced. But whoever the participants are, their work is sure to make a statement.1．What can we learn from the artist Yayoi Kusama and his works?A．His work Infinite Love has been on display for decades.B．His works feature incorporating varied colors boldly into the works.C．Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity was inspired by the light of water.D．Four-dimensional forms will transport viewers to the universe.2．Who is most likely to be the target audience for the last exhibition?A．people concerned with current political affairs.B．people having a passion for economy.C．people fond of pursuing old fashion.D．people enthusiastic about different reactions. 3．What do the exhibition 2 and 3 have in common?A．Both artists prefer using city landscape in the works.B．Both exhibitions need to be reserved in advance.C．Both artists’ works focus on themes concerning surroundings.D．Both artists’ works embody political themes.My husband and I fell in love when we would sit and talk in the living room of my old apartment in front of the windows drinking cups of black coffee, sometimes until sunrise. I was so extremely fortunate to have finally found that one special person.However, it was soon after our honeymoon that my husband climbed into the tomb called “the office” and buried himself in piles of paperwork and clients, and I just kept silent for fear ofturning into a complaining wife. It seemed as if overnight an invisible wall had been put up between us. He just lay beside snoring like a hibernating bear unaware of my winter.When our daughter was born, my life was centred on her and I no longer seemed to care that my husband was getting busier and spending less time at home. Somewhere between his work timetable and our home and young daughter, we were losing contact with each other. That invisible wall was now being hardened by the mortar (砂浆) of indifference.Then tragedy struck our lives, when my husband’s younger brother was killed in 2001, together with thousands of other innocent people. He was identified only by the engraving (雕刻) on the inside of his wedding ring. Attending our brother’s memorial service was an eye-opening experience for both of us. For the first time, we saw our own marriage was almost like my in-laws. At the tragic death of the youngest son they could not reach out to comfort one another. It seemed as if somewhere between the oldest son’s first tooth and the youngest son’s graduation they had lost each other.Later one night, my husband told of his fear of dying and I spoke of trying to find myself in the writings of my journal. It seemed as if each of us had been hiding our soul-searching from the other.We are slowly working toward building a bridge - not a wall, so that when we reach out to each other, we do not find a barrier we cannot pass through or retreat from the stranger on the other side.4．what can we learn about the author’s husband From the second paragraph?A．He was fully involved in his work.B．He didn’t show any affection for her.C．He preferred his work to his family D．He got tired of his nagging wife5．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 mean?A．The author’s husband’s brothers.B．The author’s husband’s brothers-in-law.C．The author’s husband’s parents.D．The author’s husband’s sisters-in-law. 6．Which of the following best describe the author?A．Dependent and critical.B．Sensitive and sensible.C．Sympathetic and emotional.D．Ambitious and understanding.7．What can we infer from the passage about the couple?A．Attending the memorial service worsened their relationship.B．Their brother’s death set off their reflection on marriage.C．Communication was a most effective means to break the barrier.D．The fear of dying prevented the husband from reaching out.Nobel science prizes are awarded in three areas: physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine. But occasionally some noteworthy discovery comes along that does not really fit into any of them. Similar flexibility, though in an area with far more profound consequences than ethology (行为学), has been demonstrated with regard to this year’s physics prize.Showing a sense of timeliness not always apparent in its deliberations, Sweden’s Royal Academy of Science has stretched the definition of physics to include computer science, and given its recognition to two of the pioneers of the artificial-intelligence (AI) revolution.John Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto both did their crucial work in the early 1980s, at a time when computer hardware was unable to take full advantage of it. Dr Hopfield was responsible for what has become known as the Hopfield network - a type of artificial neural network that behaves like a physical structure called a spin glass, which gave the academy a fa int reason to call the field "physics". Dr Hinton’s contribution was to use an algorithm (算法) known to train neural networks.Artificial neural networks are computer programs based loosely on the way in which real; biological networks of nerve cells are believed to work. In particular, the strengths of the connections between "nodes" (结点) in such networks are plastic. Hopfield networks, in which each node is connected to every other except itself, are particularly good at learning to extract patterns from sparse (稀疏的) or noisy data.Dr Hinton’s algorithm enhances neural networks’ learning ability by letting them work, in effect, in three dimensions. Hopfield networks and their types are, in essence, two-dimensional. Though they actually exist only as simulations in software, they can be thought of as a structure of physical layers of nodes. Dr Hinton adjusted Dr Hopfield’s networks using a branch of maths called statistical mechanics to create what are known as Boltzmann machines. Boltzmann machines can be used to create systems that learn in an unsupervised manner, spotting patterns in data without having to be explicitly taught.It is, then, the activities of these two researchers which have made machine learning reallysing. AI models can now not only learn, but create. Such tools have thus gone from being able to perform highly specific tasks, such as recognizing cancerous cells in pictures of tissue samples or streamlining particle-physics data, to anything from writing essays for lazy undergraduates to running robots.8．Why does the writer mention the three areas of Nobel science prizes?A．To inform readers of the specific information.B．To introduce the flexibility of this years’ Nobel physics prize.C．To share with readers the importance of the Nobel prizes.D．To highlight the critical role physics plays in the world.9．What can be the evidence that the two researcher’s activities can be called “physics”?A．The Hopfield Networks are two-dimensional.B．The nodes in the Hopfield Network connect each other.C．The Hopfield Network functions in a similar way to a spin glass.D．The Hopfield Network can extract patterns using a little data.10．How did Dr Hinton strengthen neural networks’ learning ability?A．He used special physical principles.B．He changed the function of the networks.C．He thought of a structure suitable for the networks.D．He made use of maths to transform their ways of working11．What can be the main idea of the passage?A．AI neural networks can be widely used.B．Two researchers will be awarded the Nobel Physics Prize.C．AI researchers have received the Nobel Prize for Physics.D．Physiology and medicine researchers are common in the Nobel Prize winners.The term parasocial interaction (虚拟社交) was introduced in the 1950s by the social scientists Donald Horton and R. Richard Wohl. It was the early days of home television, and they were seeing people form a close connection with actors who were appearing virtually in their home. Today, the definition is much broader. After all, actors, singers, comedians, athletes, and countless other celebrities are available to us in more ways than ever before. Forming parasocialbonds has never been easier.Psychologists document cases of parasocial relationships that can go much deeper, with severe consequences. Scholars note parasocial bonds range from casual talk about stars to intense emotions, to uncontrollable behavior and fantasies. At the deepest level, the parasocial relationship can be dangerous, such as when a fan loses touch with reality and secretly follows a star. It can also lead to confusion about one’s own identity, particularly in adolescents who are still forming their sense of self, as they may model themselves on the media figures with whom they have parasocial relationships.In 2021, two psychologists from York University, in Canada, found that forming parasocial bonds was strongly related to avoidant attachment. That is, people who tended to push others away in their day-to-day lives were more likely to relate to fictional characters. You can easily see how parasocial relationships could be a replacement when one finds real-life attachment difficult. This could start a feedback cycle, in which avoiding close relationships stimulates parasocial bonding, which in turn leads to reduced interactions with real-life family and friends as the fans spends their time and energy on someone who doesn’t know they exist.My purpose here is not to say that parasocial interactions are always bad for you, or even abnormal. Rather, it is to suggest that heavy parasocial bonding might be a signal that you are crowding out the real people who can give you the love you truly need. One way to address this is to get some more distance from your fictional friends, thus pausing the feedback cycle and giving yourself more space to pursue in-person connection.12．How has parasocial interaction changed according to Paragraph 1?A．It has become more accessible.B．It has affected more celebrities.C．It has lost much of its significance.D．It has turned into a two-way process. 13．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Reasons behind celebrity following.B．Origins of dangerous relationships.C．Different types of parasocial relationships.D．Potential harm of parasocialrelationships.14．Which of the following can lead to parasocial relationships?A．Socializing with strangers.B．Having strong family support.C．Participating in group activities.D．Struggling with relationships in reality.15．What might the author suggest for those with heavy parasocial relationships?A．Meeting fictional friends in real life.B．Seeking guidance from professionals.C．Hanging out more with real friends.D．Creating more space for being alone.We are overwhelmed by an unprecedented volume of information. 16 if we don’t actively engage with it.In order to stay focused and retain more information, it’s important to be highly engaged with the content. 17 It mostly relies on critical thinking. Active reading transforms passive absorption into an interactive, analytical process. There are many active reading strategies, but here are some of the most immediately useful.Understand the author’s purpose. 18 Take a few minutes to read the introduction or any other material available to become aware of the reason and intent of writing.Adjust your reading rate. Instead of using a constant rate, adapt yourself to the content you’re reading. 19 , and speeding up when it’s information you are already familiar with.Annotate the content. Taking notes is a great way to stay engaged with the content. Use the margins to write ideas that pop into your mind when reading something.Paraphrase. Whenever a new concept seems a bit more complex to grasp, stop reading and try to paraphrase it using your own words. This will force you to assess your level of understanding.Organize the information visually. Map the content into a graphic to better visualize it and make it your own. You can craft a simple mind map, or be creative with collages and other forms of visual thinking.Evaluate the content. Every so often, take a step back and think critically about what you’re reading. 20Consult a reference. Whenever you’ re in doubt, use a dictionary or another external reference to make sure you understand a new concept or an unfamiliar word’s meaning and have all the necessary background information.Summarize the ideas. Once you’ re done reading a book, sit down and write your own summary. Get bonus points if you publish it online to learn in public and get feedback and additional perspectives from other readers.Active reading will help you make the most of the time you spend reading books and blog posts by ensuring you retain more of the relevant content and can apply it in your day-to-day life and work.A．This means slowing down to comprehend better new or more complex information. B．Yet, research suggests that we forget up to 70% of new information within 24 hours.C．It matters for you to assess what you read.D．Active reading basically means reading something with the determination to understand, evaluate, and remember relevant aspects of what you read.E．Is it well structured, are there gaps in the argument, does the author sound biased?F．Is the goal of the author to inform, entertain, or advertise their product or services?G．Our life is packed with varied information.二、完形填空Michael Surrell and his wife had just parked the car when they got a call from their daughter, “The house next door is on fire!” He immediately went to 21 and saw an old woman cried. “The baby is inside!” “The baby” was 8-year-old Tiara Roberts, the woman’s 22 .Though the fire department had been called, Surrell 23 rushed into the burning house. The thick 24 caused him to stumble blindly around and made it impossible to 25 . After a few minutes in the smoke-filled house, he moved outside to 26 his breath.“Where is Tiara?” he asked 27 .“The second floor,” her grandma shouted back.Taking a deep breath, Surrell went in a second time. Because the house had a 28 layout to his, he found the stairs 29 and made it to the second floor.But the darkness was overwhelming. All he could feel was the crackling and popping of burning wood. Then a soft but 30 moan emerged. He crawled toward the sound, feeling around for any 31 of the little girl. Finally, he 32 something. He scooped Tiara into his arms, 33 through the smoke.Fortunately, Surrell managed to help Tiara out; she was 34 from the hospitalafter a few days. However, the fire worsened Surrell’s pulmonary (肺的) condition, which he suffered before, and he feels the effects even two years later. “It’s a small 35 to pay,” he says. “I would do it again without a second thought.”21．A．stimulate B．witness C．investigate D．innovate 22．A．niece B．granddaughter C．cousin D．daughter 23．A．consciously B．passionately C．instantly D．occasionally 24．A．mist B．smoke C．dust D．smog 25．A．escape B．distinguish C．see D．breathe 26．A．hold B．save C．waste D．catch 27．A．randomly B．cautiously C．nervously D．desperately 28．A．opposite B．similar C．different D．striking 29．A．mysteriously B．thrillingly C．threateningly D．effortlessly 30．A．distinct B．loud C．massive D．sharp 31．A．sense B．symbol C．sound D．sign 32．A．touched B．found C．explored D．got 33．A．running B．breaking C．struggling D．going 34．A．rescued B．composed C．suspended D．released 35．A．fee B．bill C．check D．price三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
江西省萍乡市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
准考证号_____________ 姓名____________（在此卷上答题无效）绝密★启用前萍乡市2024—2025学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷（120分钟，总分150分）本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。
注意事项：1.答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.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框。
不能答在试卷上，否则无效。
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. What is wrong with the manA. He has the flu.B. He has a headache.C. He has a stomachache.2. Where does the conversation take placeA. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. On the farm.3. What will the woman doA. Watch a game.B. Buy some coffee.C. Visit a gallery.4. What does the woman ask the man to doA. Take her bags.B. Cancel their flight.C. Change a route.5. Where are the speakers probablyA. In a library.B. In the classroom.C. In a park.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。
贵州省2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
贵州省2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷姓名：__________班级：__________考号：__________题号一二三四五总分评分一、第一部分阅读理解，第一节阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读理解In order to have fun in winter,we select four places for you.Arinsal,AndorraWHY?A pretty village with modern accommodation,Catalan dishes and duty-free drinks.Arinsal connects with the Pal and La Massana ski areas(40miles of quiet,wide,improver-friendly slopes)and the ski school has UK instructors.BEST FOR:Food-lovers.BOOK IT:Seven nights from£434per person,half-board,at Hotel Xalet Meribel FranceWHY?It's at the centre of the Trois Vallees-the world's biggest ski area,with370miles of piste(滑雪道)—yet remains pleasingly relaxed for newcomers,with baby slopes at Altiport.BEST FOR:Confident explorers.BOOK IT:Seven nights'sole occupancy(单独居住)at Chalet Aline for£7,884(£986per person,sleeping eight), Ellmau,AustriaWHY?A little village with a big beginner area,plus the Hartkaiserbahn gondola(缆车车厢).It connects to places including Soll,Scheffau,Westendorf and Hopfgarten Ellmau,whose slopes are unlikely to make people scared.BEST FOR:Families.BOOK IT:Seven nights at Hotel Claudia from E909per person,Villard,FranceWHY?An uncrowded place to learnwith historic buildings and good food.Villard/Correncon has two base areas connected with easy runs,plus livelier options and two beginner areas for children.BEST FOR:Adventure-lovers.BOOK IT:Seven nights in Le Splendid apartment from£1,020(£204per person,five sharing),including Eurotunnel 1．How much should Steve pay if he shares a room with others in Meribel?A．£434.B．£909.C．£986.D．£1,020.2．Which of the following is a family of four people most likely to visit?A．.B．.C．.D．.3．What do we know about Villard?A．It is often full of visitors.B．It is friendly to beginners.C．It is in a little village in Austria.D．It has a ski school with UK instructors.阅读理解My family and I recently went to Australia,to see my grandparents.But before we visited them,we went sightseeing along the Great Ocean Road,on the Australian coast.Dad had planned to drive,but even though he was used to driving miles without getting exhausted,he then read on the website that the road wouldn't be an easy drive.Anyway,we thought he deserved to enjoy the fantastic views too, which he couldn't do as our driver.So instead,we booked discount bus tickets and off we went.Our first stop was where wild kangaroo lived—and Dad and I were taking a walk when a big one appeared!For a moment,it seemed to consider coming towards us,which made me a little nervous—but then it went off along the road and into the bushes.That wasn't the only wildlife we saw.I thought it unlikely we'd see famous Koala bears during our short visit.In fact,at our next stop,we saw roughly six million in that area!Sadly,some gum trees they were in had very few leaves left,which people told us was because of the Koalas,although I'd read that lack of water is indeed the problem.Dad had booked a campsite for the night,with ready-made tents—for an adventure!I wasn't sure about that,but they were really luxury tents,within walking distance of some famous rocks and other places we hoped to visit. However,Dad also said the sounds of wild creatures would help us sleep.That sounded worrying—until the"wild creatures"turned out to be frogs!So I was embarrassed by my fears and kept awake by the frogs!But we had fun making meals together.In fact,this whole trip was fantastic!4．How did the author's family choose to travel at last?A．By car.B．By bike.C．By boat.D．By bus.5．How did the author feel when he saw the kangaroo at first?A．A little excited.B．A little proud.C．A little afraid.D．A little upset.6．When the author was sleeping at night,he.A．heard the sound of frogsB．was a little coldC．dreamed of some famous placesD．was scared by a dangerous wild animal7．Which of the following words might the author use to describe his trip?A．Long.B．Wonderful.C．Cheap.D．Boring.阅读理解Dancing to loud music in open spaces has been a popular way for many middle-aged and elderly Chinese people to relax and exercise.But public dancing has long been complained about because of the noise it makes.Recently,with the help of a new device,people living near Gumei Population Cultural Park in Shanghai can now better enjoy themselves in public dancing without causing trouble for others with the loud music.Set in a white box,the device is an amplifier that can send sound in a certain ing new technology,the device controls the sound in a fan-shaped area in front of the speaker.People outside the area can hardly hear any sound."The device is age-friendly and it's easy to use,"said Li Honglin from the company that made the device.The device is locked when not in use and the dancers take turns to keep the key.Zhang Fengling,who lives in a community next to the park,said she's glad she can now open her windows in the evening.Gu Xinzhen,92,who has been dancing in the park for over ten years,said the music from the new speaker is not as loud as before,which makes dancing a little less fun,but she is glad to do something for a better living environment.Five public dancing locations in the city have also used the device.What's more,in Suzhou,Jiangsu Province, over1,000public dancing locations have used similar technology."The technology will be introduced to more places," Li said.8．Why is the new device used in Gumei Population Cultural Park in Shanghai?A．To record the beauty of public dancing.B．To collect people's ideas about public dancing.C．To solve the problem caused by public dancing.D．To play the most popular music for public dancing.9．What are the advantages of the new device?①safe②age-friendly③easy to use④easy to carryA．①②B．②③C．②④D．③④10．How does the author explain how people like the new device?A．By listing numbers.B．By comparing facts.C．By telling stories.D．By giving examples.11．What can we learn from the text?A．Technology changes life.B．Exercise improves health.C．Noise pollution is harmful.D．Good relationships don't come easy.阅读理解Many cities and towns have laws that require people to recycle paper and plastics.Now some state and local governments have passed laws that require citizens to recycle their food waste as well.California and Vermont have statewide laws about recycling food waste that apply to businesses and homes.The process of recycling food waste and turning it into usable soil is called composting(堆制肥料).Food waste that can be composted includes fruit and vegetable peels,coffee grounds,tea bags,and eggshells. Garden waste such as stems and leaves can also be composted.Meat,fish,and dairy food waste cannot be recycled.According to environmental groups,composting reduces the amount of trash going into landfills(垃圾填埋池), and composted waste holds a wide range of nutrients.When compost is added to the soil in gardens and fields,it helps crops grow.Reducing the amount of waste that goes into landfills is one reason why cities and states are passing food-waste recycling laws."Our landfills are far from enough for the creation of new ones is shrinking."Renee Crowley,a project manager said.Officials in Seattle,Washington,say that food waste makes up30%of the trash going into landfills,and they are looking to reduce that percentage.That city has a law requiring people to recycle food waste.It is banned from all garbage.There is a fine for people who put it into regular garbage.Crowley points out that even in cities where food recycling is not a law,there are often places where citizens can drop off their food waste for composting.Many schools and colleges have also started composting programs.Those who are against food-recycling laws say that the composting process is costly.In addition,it can be difficult for people who live in apartments to store their waste because they don't have access to outside storage bins.Patti Ferguson from Orange County,California,told her local newspaper that she thought an indoor container containing food waste would get smelly.12．What do we know about composting from the text?A．It is cheap to compost food waste.B．Not all food waste can be reused.C．Not all soil can be composted.D．It is usually processed in empty landfills.13．What is the third paragraph mainly about?A．Ways of keeping nutrients in the soil.B．Ways of reducing the amount of trash.C．Benefits of recycling food waste.D．Examples of different useful nutrients.14．In Seattle throwing food waste into garbage is____.A．illegal B．shameful C．required D．acceptable15．Patti Ferguson's attitude towards food-recycling laws is probably____.A．thankful B．supportive C．uncaring D．negative二、第一部分阅读理解，第二节任务型阅读(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。
四川省成都蓉城联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试 英语试题(含答案)
2024~2025学年度上期高中2023级期中考试英语考试时间120分钟，满分150分注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. How will the speakers go to the concert hallA. By subway.B. On foot.C. By taxi.2. What do the speakers need to buy nowA. Some bread.B. Some eggs.C. Some butter.3. What are the speakers talking aboutA. A CD.B. A gift.C. A musician.4. What is the weather like in the west of the man’s countryA. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Rainy.5. What does the man like doing nowA. Drawing.B. Practicing calligraphy.C. Playing the piano.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。
湖南省郴州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷(含答案)
湖南省郴州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷姓名：__________ 班级：__________考号：__________佳选项。
（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读理解Books to Read in Your 20sThe Kite Runner By Khaled HosseiniAs a Middle Eastern and North African Studies student, I have a great interest in books about what takes place in this area. I first read this book in high school and really enjoyed it because of its accurate language. If any of you is interested in reading this book and hasn't yet, I highly recommend it.Fire fly Lane By Kristin HannahThis is my favorite book. It is a story about friendship, love and life lessons. The story covers the lives of two best friends, Tully and Kate, from childhood to adulthood. I learned so much about friendship and life. So, read Firefly Lane! You'll laugh, you'll cry, and then you'll share this book to your best friend.Half the Sky By Nicholas KristofFor any person of any age, Half the Sky is a must-read. It describes the struggle of women and the most pressing human rights problems of our time: the common oppression of women and girls.The Little Prince By Antoine de SaintThis children's book is simple. It might seem like a wrong book to recommend to someone in their twenties, but perhaps that's what makes it a good choice. It sings praises to exploration and shows the importance of making friends. 1．Who is the writer of the book The Kite Runner?A．Khaled Hosseini.B．Kristin Hannah.C．Nicholas Kristof.D．Antoine de Saint.2．What can we learn about the book Firefly Lane?A．It's written by Tully and Kate.B．It talks about friendship and life.C．It's a simple book for children.D．It's a comic book with humorous writing.3．Which book will you read if you want to know about human rights problems?A．The Kite Runner.B．Firefly Lane.C．Half the Sky.D．The Little Prince.阅读理解There is an English saying that "Laughter(笑) is the best medicine." Until recently, few people took the saying seriously. Now however, doctors have begun to look into laughter and the effects it has on the human body. They have found that laughter can really improve people's health.Tests were carried out to study the effects of laughter on the body. People watched funny films while doctors checked their hearts, blood pressure, breathing and muscles. It was found that laughter has similar effects to physical exercise. It increases blood pressure, makes the heart beat quicker and makes people breathe deeper; it also works on several groups of muscles in the face, the stomach, and even the feet. If laughter exercises the body, it must be beneficial.Other tests have shown that laughter appears to be able to reduce the effects of pain on the body. In one experiment doctors produced pain in groups of students who listened to different radio programs. The group that tolerated（忍耐）the pain for the longest time was the group which listened to a funny program. The reason why laughter can reduce pain seems to be that it helps to produce a kind of chemical in the brain which diminishes both stress and pain.As a result of these discoveries, some doctors in the United States now hold laughter clinics, in which they help to improve their patients' condition by encouraging them to laugh. They have found that even if their patients do not really feel like laughing, making them smile is enough to produce beneficial effects similar to those caused by laughter. 4．According to the passage, which of the following statements is WRONG?A．Laughter is good for healthB．Laughter can make you become old quicklyC．Laughter helps to reduce pain.D．Laughter, just like physical exercise, is good for our body.5．The underlined word "diminishes" in the third paragraph means "____".A．delays B．prevents C．increases D．reduces6．Why do some doctors hold laughter clinics?A．Because they want to earn more money.B．Because they think they will help the patients recover from illnesses.C．Because they want to improve their patients' condition.D．Because they want their patients to practice how to laugh7．What would be the best title for this passage?A．Both laughter and physical exercise are good for healthB．Laughter clinics help patients improve their conditionC．Laughter can reduce the effects of painD．Laughter is the best medicine.阅读理解Popcorn Park Zoo is not like most zoos. It is a very special place.This unusual place was not originally a zoo. At first it was called the Forked River Animal Care Center. The workers there looked after lost or unwanted cats and dogs. Today the center is part of the zoo, but now many other kinds of animals are helped there, too.The changes to the center began in 1977 when a raccoon(浣熊) needed help. One of its front paws(爪子) had been badly hurt. The workers cared for the animal. Finally it was better, but it could not care for itself. The raccoon was allowed to live there. Then a hurt deer was brought there for help. It, too, stayed there after it got well.Once people heard about the wonderful work being done at the center, they began taking all kinds of hurt or homeless animals there. Soon it was no longer just a home for cats and dogs. So many animals were living there that it became more like a zoo.Popcorn Park Zoo got its funny name because many of the animals there like to eat popcorn made without oil or salt. The popcorn is sold there to help make money to care for the animals. People buy the popcorn to feed the animals as a treat.Popcorn Park Zoo now looks after more than 200 kinds of animals. Many of them live freely there. Some of the gentler ones, such as goats, sheep, geese, and deer, walk among the visitors who come to see them. Others are kept in large closed areas almost like their natural homes. All the animals there get care and love.8．Before 1977, the center was a home for ____.A．lost or unwanted cats and dogsB．hurt or homeless raccoons and goatsC．lost or unwanted deer and sheepD．hurt or homeless raccoons and geese9．How did the workers in the center help the raccoon?A．They changed its front paws.B．They cured it and let it live there.C．They sent it back to its home.D．They built another home just for it.10．The popcorn is sold in Popcorn Park Zoo to ____.A．treat the visitors B．reward the workersC．trick the animals D．raise money11．What can we learn about animals in the zoo from the last paragraph?A．They all live in closed areas.B．Some of them can walk out of the zoo freely.C．All of them are taken good care of.D．Some of them have already returned to nature.阅读理解Fu Yuanhui is China's newest sweetheart. The 20-year-old swimmer from Hangzhou won a bronze medal at the recent Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But it wasn't the medal that charmed people's hearts, it was Fu's honest remarks and bubbly personality.Climbing out of the pool after a semi-final heat, Fu looked tired and out of breath, and not very happy. She thought her time may not have been good enough to make the final. But the reporter told her otherwise. Fu had just swum a personal best! And it was Fu's reaction (反应) to this news that made everyone fall in love with her.Her eyes got big and smiled. "Wow, I'm so fast!" she said. And she joked with the girl reporter that she must have been helped by her "mystical powers." Later, after the final race, it was the same reporter who again surprised Fu by telling her she'd won a bronze medal. "What? Really?" she said, "That's not so bad, then."Fu worked hard to get to the Olympics and her training, she said, "Even though I did not win a gold medal, I surpassed (超过) myself and I am happy with that."12．What kind of medal did Fu Yuanhui win in the Olympic Games in Brazil?A．The gold medal.B．The silver medal.C．The bronze medal.D．None.13．Why didn't Fu Yuanhui feel happy after the semi-final heat at first?A．Because she didn't feel well.B．Because she thought she didn't do well.C．Because she wasn't satisfied with her reaction.D．Because the reporter asked her an unhappy question.14．The third paragraph tells us Fu Yuanhui ____.A．had an expressive faceB．was satisfied with herselfC．thought the game is unfair for herD．was sorry to get the bronze medal15．We can learn from the underlined words that Fu Y uanhui ____.A．thought she had tried her bestB．thought she was lucky enoughC．wanted to thank the reporterD．planned to win the gold medal二、第二部分，阅读理解，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。
高二上学期期中考试英语试卷附答案 (1)
高二年级期中考试英语试题说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。
满分120分，考试时间110分钟。
答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。
第一卷（选择题）第一部分听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）I.听下面五个单句，每个单句后有一个问题，从所给A、B、C选项中选择一个与你所听到的单句意思相近的最佳选项。
1. A. He’s sowing the seeds in the garden.B. He’s playing behind the house.C. He’s working in the field..2. A. He wants to play tennis now.B. He likes to play tennis, but he doesn’t want to play now.C. He does not like to play tennis.3. A. The chairman is speaking in the living room.B. We are going to improve our living situation.C. We need another chair in the living room.4. A. Nancy and Dan were busy last Saturday.B. Neither Nancy nor Dan was busy last Saturday.C. Nancy was busy last Saturday.5. A. Jane had an animal hospital.B. Jane gave all of her money to an animal hospital.C. Jane opened the door of an animal hospital.II. 听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个问题。
上海市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题(含答案)
2024学年第一学期期中教学质量检测高二英语试卷说明：（1）本场考试时间为120分钟，总分140分；（2）请认真答卷，并用规范文字书写。
I. Listening ComprehensionSection 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. At 7:15. B. At 7:50. C. At 8:05. D. At 9:00.2. A. Unconcerned. B. Surprised. C. Doubtful. D. Delighted.3. A. He is rather disappointed. B. He can’t accept the result.C. He knows his own limitation.D. He doesn’t care about a promotion.4. A. She wants to get some sleep. B. She is to prepare a presentation.C. She has to attend a chemistry class.D. She is troubled by her sleep problem.5. A. Get more food and drinks. B. Invite more people.C. Frepare for a party.D. Tidy up the place.6. A. Take a taxi to the zoo. B. Walk to the zoo.C. Cross the street.D. Wait for the bus.7. A. The woman arrived too early for registration.B. The woman got a wrong class permit.C. The woman misplaced her class permit.D. The woman missed the registration deadline.8. A. They haven’t agreed on where to live.B. They don’t want to live in a noisy area.C. They both work in the downtown area.D. They hope to save money for the wedding.9. A. It will clear up in the lake area tomorrow.B. The lake will be clear after the heavy rain.C. The woman is inviting the man to go to the lake.D. The woman might have to change her plan for tomorrow.10. A. They love Italian food more than anything else.B. They are disappointed at the restaurant’s recent changes.C. They are satisfied with the current chef at the restaurant.D. They are unhappy with the prices of food at the restaurant. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear a short passage and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passage and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the fourpossible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. They found it charming. B. They didn’t care about it.C. They were annoyed by it.D. They had mixed feelings about it.12. A. It wasn’t being properly maintained.B. People didn’t care whateve r mess it might be in.C. There were no effective regulations concerning visitors.D. It was poorly designed and constructed in the first place.13. A How the White House has become what it is today.B. Why more people from home and abroad visit the White House nowadays.C. How the White House has been damaged by tourists throughout history.D. How the White House became the official residence of the U. S President.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. More of them are smoking cigars.B. Teens are becoming more addicted to cigarettes.C. There has been an 11% increase in the number of teen smokers.D. Teens are increasingly exploring healthy alternatives to cigarettes15. A. Most of the teens buy cigars because of peer pressure.B. There are only fruit-flavored cigars available on the market.C. They can be purchased one at a time so they are afforded by the teens.D. They are quite expensive and require the teens to save their allowance.16. A. The Cigar Association has taken action against flavored cigars.B. There are no special restrictions on the sale of flavored cigars.C: Teens have been taught cigars are less poisonous than cigarettes D. The attempts to stop teens from smoking cigars have been effective. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. She is interested in attending an American university.B. She is calling to consult for her friend.C. She wants to learn some basic language skills.D. She has to study English for the sake of her job.18. A. To help people find a hetter job.B. To help people with English learning.C. To help people get enrolled in, a famous university.D. To help people improve communication skills.19. A. It is a form that helps the students get a student vise.B. It is a certificate that Indicates the student’s English proficiency.-C. It is a certificate that shows the student’s education experiences,D. It is a reference letter that helps the students get into the U. Sembassy.20. A. Applicants need to pay the tuition at the beginning.B. Applicants must confirm their applications in person.C. Applications can be made through the Internet or by mail.D. Applicants can apply to join the program at any time they want.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The Hell of the Sandwich LunchThe competition to be the worst two words in the English language is extremely hard-fought. Surprise party. Cruise holiday. Rice pudding. Keen golfer. The list goes on and on. But right up there is “sandwich lunch”. S eparately, (21) ______ of these words contains lots of beautiful promise. In combination, however, they spell horrible disaster.Most obviously, they signal that your lunch is ruined. You might have been planning to stroll through a park or eat with a friend. Now you will be spending your break working, (22) ______(trap) in a meeting room with several of your colleagues. Even more annoyingly, your manager has announced that sandwiches will be provided (23) ______ you shouldbe grateful for the kindness and consideration.The actual food choices are not yours. Instead, they appear(24) ______ make) by a six-year- old. The centre piece is a piatter of sandwiches cut into triangles. There are paper plates. You can’t help (25) ______( look) around for party hats and balloons.Not that you actually eat much. The etiquette（礼仪）of the sandwich lunch requires everyone to take less than they want, in order to signal that they are team players (26) ______ know how to share. People politely wait their turn and then restrict themselves (27) ______a few items. Your own paper plate is fairly typical: two triangles of bread, four salt-and-vinegar crisps （薯片）,a limp salad leaf and one plum tomato. It’s about as appetizing as a cup of sand. You pick up the biggest of your four crisps and put it in your mouth just as the boss begins to lay out the agenda for the discussion. Crisps are never (28) ______ (noisy) than when eaten at a sandwich lunch. Every bite thunders（响声穿透）through the room; eyes flick your way with each crunch and then back to the speaker. You wonder (29) ______ it takes for a crisp to dissolve（溶解）through the action of saliva（唾液）alone, and conclude it is better to get the whole thing over with. Cue a desperate loud burst of chewing and all eyes are now on you. The boss has stopped speaking. One final bite, and a swallow. The crisp as well as your promotion prospects (30) ______( be) dead.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. easeB. fittingC. forceD. modestE. preciselyF. primarilyG. robbedH. awesomeI. encounterJ. starvingK. warnedThe Problem of Totally Epic Language InflationStan Carey recently wrote a short blog about language inflation, which ultimately creates devaluation in meaning Today, popular expressions like epic and brilliant are used to express a more 31 meaning than their traditional uses. Brilliant actually means clever, and epic actually means surprising. Such is our desire to elevate words with power and importance, that we use hyperbole（夸张）to draw attention.The same tendency can be seen in numbers as well. Once giving 110% became cliché, people started insisting that they give 210%,310%, and on and on. To create even more 32 behind the phrase, people will also throw in a literally. I literally gave 210%.This is no new trend. My generation destroyed words like awesome and totally. My parents and grandparents 33 of meaning words like incredible, wonderful, and fantastic.Irish novelist C. S. Lewis expressed concern over language inflation: “Don’t say infinitely when you mean very; otherwise, you’ll have noword left when you want to talk about something really infinite.”And this is 34 where we find ourselves right now. We have no words 35 when we want to say that something truly is awe-inspiring.This can also make it all the more difficult for modern readers to connect with older books. Particularly, it can cheapen our understanding of the Scriptures（圣经）. As a child of the 80s, I was never at 36 calling God awesome, because as far as I knew, it meant something much less great. If my sunglasses are totally awesome, I need some other word for God! Our souls are 37 in the current culture. We neglect the spiritual aspects of our own existence more and more. It makes sense that the language would reflect that as well. Caring 38 for our physical needs, we run across fewer moments that inspire us with true awe. Those emotions would require a(n) 39 with the significant and the time to contemplate （沉思）it.But who’s got the time or the desire for that We’ll settle for（将就）pretty good experiences and call them totally 40III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Dare to FollowAlmost everyone aspires to lead. If there is one thing anyone with a job and a pulse needs to learn, it is how to 41 . That, at least, is the message from the tsunami of books, courses, videos and podcasts on the topic. Business schools offer all kinds of leadership training. You are told how to lead without actually being a leader.42 in all this is an inconvenient fact. Most people in the workforce are not leaders and pretty much everyone 43 someone else. The most useful skill to have in your current job may well be how to be a good follower. That leaders depend on followers might seem blindingly obvious, but the way that people lower down the ladder interact with those above them gets much less attention than the 44 . A corner of the management literature is 45 to “followership”, but it remains small, for several reasons.The first is that you don’t need any advice to achieve the positi on of 46 ; you will never be more of one than on the very first day of your very first job.The second reason is that, although some people have little desire to be in a position of authority, very few aspire to follow. The word itself is associated with 47 , weakness and complaints. In an experiment conducted by Colette Hoption of Seattle University and her co-authors, people who were randomly assigned to the role of followers felt unhappier and were less willing to do work at the weekends and early inthe morning than those given the 48 of leaders.The third reason why the art of following gets little attention is that most subordinates（下属）have much less agency than the people 49 them. There is often no choice in whom you report to. Leaders, not followers, set the tone: 50 bosses are not old-school command-and- control types, they shape how everyone beneath them behaves.·If such things explain why leadership is 51 , the behaviour of followers is still crucial. Hierarchies（等级制度）can be more fluid（流动的）than they sometimes look: as teams form and dissolve, you may be leading a project one month and 52 the next. Things generally go better when people at every level are engaged in their work and prepared to take on responsibility.Proactivity is a big part of being an effective follower. One of the fathers of the field, Robert Kelley, has usefully 53 five styles of followership: sheep, yes-people, unfriendly followers, pragmatists, and stars. Which 54 of follower people fall into will undoubtedly depend on their boss. But it will also depend on them: on whether they ingratiate（讨好）themselves with their managers or 55 them; on whether they see their boss as someone to support or complain about. As the British Army puts it, “To follow effectively… is a choice.”41. A. start B. lead C. acquire D. convey42. A. Special B. Abundant C. Missing D. Competent43. A. counts on B. reports to C. calls for D. alternates with44. A. reverse B. authority C. agenda D. convention45. A. blinded B. reduced C. dedicated D. accustomed46. A. candidate B. consultant C. executive D. follower47. A. courage B. passivity C. discrimination D. dignity48. A. leisure B. duty C. label D. payment49. A. supervising B. surrounding C. defending D. entertaining50. A. even if B. now that C. given that D. provided that51. A. under the weather B. in the dark C. in the spotlight D. on cloud nine52. A. contributing B. dominating C. selecting D. appointing53. A. hired B. surveyed C. identified D. designed54. A. campaign B. category C. trap D. business55. A. defend B. sponsor C. influence D. challengeSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A)A biography of Bill Gates: Dollar Bill“Americans appear to be growing increasingly uneasy about billionaires,”observes Anupreeta Das, a journalist at the New York Times. With his long career and its many ups and downs, Mr. Gates is “the perfect prism （棱镜）through which to project tricky moral questions” in pursuit of a “collective rethink” about American values.In the biography, Ms. Das goes from the founding of Microsoft in 1975 to its stock market flotation（上市）11 years later. By 1995 Mr. Gates was the youngest billionaire and the richest person in America but was facing a new problem: his company was so dominant that it attracted the attention of antitrust regulators. The heroic nerd had come to be seen as a villain（反派）.So, Mr. Gates reinvented himself as a philanthropist（慈善家）, establishing the world’s largest charitable foundation with his then wife Melinda and promoting among other billionaires the Giving Pledge (a promise to donate most of one’s wealth to charitable causes). So successful was this reinvention that Mr. Gates was the most admired man in the world from 2014 to 2019, according toYouGov polls.But then his scandals （丑闻）led to the collapse of his marriage. At the same time, the power of his foundation began to come under increasing inspection. The foundation pours billions into public-health initiatives, outspending many governments, and thus shapes health policy in many countries - yet it is accountable to nobody but the Gateses. During the covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Gates was also the subject of conspiracytheories（阴谋论）suggesting that he was profiting from vaccines and even injecting tiny microchips into people. The hero had once again become a villain.But Ms. Das’s book is most interesting when it shows how Mr. Gates has influenced other billionaires, such as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, - how they have followed his example, and how they have not.The book shows Mr. Gates from many angles but provides few insights of him as a person. There is a Gates-shaped hole at the centre of the narrative; Ms. Das was not allowed to interview Mr. Gates. So what does she conclude about billionaires They are, she suggests, lightning rods.（避雷针）for deeper concerns about inequality and privilege. But she holds back from making a strong argument about Mr. Gates. A book that promises to tackle billionaires’ place in society asks many questions, but also asks readers to make up their own minds.56. What is the main pur pose of Anupreeta Das’s biography of Bill GatesA. To document the personal life and career success of Bill Gates.B To celebrate Bill Gates’s achievements in the technology industry.C. To provide a detailed account of the history of Microsoft.D. To explore the moral implications of America values.57. Why was Bill Gates regarded a villain①Microsoft was so dominant as to attract the attention of antitrust regulators.②He established the world’s largest charitable foundation and reinvented himself as a philanthropist.③His investment in public-health initiatives exceeded many governments, thus shaping health policy accountable to only the Gateses.④He was accused of profiting from vaccines and even injecting tiny microchips into people during the covid-19 pandemic.A. ①②④B.①③④C. ②③④D. ①②③④58. Which of the following is most likely to be included in this bookA. A specific description of Ms. Das’ interview with Bill Gates and the transcript of it.B. Bill Gates’ personality, hobbies, and personal anecdote s in his early life at Microsoft.C. The story that Mr. Zuckerberg faced his own crisis, and turned to Mr. Gates for advice.D. Ms. Das’ strong argument about Mr. Gates, such as concerns about inequality and privilege.59. What is the overall tone of the author towards Bill Gates and other tech billionaires in this bookA. Neutral and informative.B. Admiring and supportive.C. Critical and disapproving.D. Sympathetic and understanding.(B)Hiking Three Great WalksTHE LARAPINTA TRAILDifficulty: ModerateThe Larapinta Trail is a 142-mile bushwalk across the Northern Territory’s sunbaked West MacDonnell Ranges, traversing arid outcrops before descending to swimming holes. Starting in Alice Springs/ Mparntwe, it takes nearly three weeks to hike the length of the trail to its glorious sunrise climax at Mount Sonder, but the trail is divided into 12 sections to allow for day walks, overnight treks and multi-day hikes. World Expeditions offers packages ranging from self-guided treks toall-inclusive guided tours with stays at tented eco-camps,fromA$4,000( 2,040) perperson. au worldCAPE TO CAPE WALKDifficulty: ModerateWestern Australia’s Margaret River draws surfers and oenophiles thanks to its bountiful breaks and wineries. Weaving between them is the77-mile Cape to Cape Track, a coastal trail that navigates karri forests and cliffs along the length of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. The trail can take up to seven days to complete and is open year-round-plan your visit between June and December for the chance to spot humpbackwhales during their annual migration. Basic camping is allowed on the trail but a popular option is to stay in Margaret River and catch shuttles from there to the trailheads..auSCENIC RIM TRAILDifficulty: HardQueensland’s four-day, 29-mile Scenic Rim Trail starts with aheart-pumping climb 2,300ft up the Mistake Mountains. From here, you’re met with steep, track that meander through ancient rainforest. Look out for koalas in the treetops and kangaroos bouncing across the path and spend the night camping beneath eucalypts. The challenging topography means independent hiking is best left to experienced navigators. Spicers Scenic Rim Trail offers small group tours with stays in luxury tents and farmhouses,fromA$1,750( 900)perperson.parks.desi.qld.60. Which of the following statement is TRUEYou can go camping on all of these three hiking trails.B: You can spot many wild animals when hiking the larapinta trail.C. It is recommended for beginner hikers to choose the scenic rim trail.D. The difficulty, cost, length and related site of each hiking route are mentioned in the passage.61. John has a budget of A$2,000 and two weeks of vacation time to go on a hiking adventure. He loves sea views, and is also a wine lover.Which trail would be the most suitable for himA. The larapinta trail.B. Cape to cape walk.C. Scenic rim trail.D. None of them.62. Where is this article most likely to appearA. China DailyB. The EconomistC. The New YorkerD. National Geographic Traveller(C)Increasingly, AI-generated outputs drift across our feeds and searches. Far beyond our screens, the entire culture is becoming affected.A recent study examining scientists’ peer reviews revealed that the word “meticulous（严谨的）” was used 34 times more often than in t he previous year. The phrasing, one of the favorite buzzwords of modern large language models like ChatGPT, indicates that many researchers are handing their work over to AI.This reflects a much bigger problem. Any viral post on social media now almost certainly includes AI-generated replies, all to attract follows. Then there is the growing use of AI to scale the creation of cheap synthetic videos for children on YouTube. The narratives make no sense, and characters appear and disappear randomly. As a neuroscientist, this worries me. Isn’t it possible that human culture contains within it cognitive nutrients— things like cohesive narrations and character continuity— that developing brains need But what happens when atoddler is consuming mostly AI-generated contentIt’s worth looking to a historical analogy（类比）for our current situation: the environmental movement. For just as companies and individuals were driven to pollute by economic incentives, so, too, is AI’s cultural pollution driven by a rational de cision to fill the internet’s appetite for content as cheaply as possible. However, there has been undeniable progress keeping our cities mostly free of smog. HowGarrett Hardin, a biologist and ecologist, emphasized in 1968 that pollution was an over exploitation of shared resources driven by people acting in their own interest, and that “we are locked into a system of‘fouling（污染）our own nest,’ so long as we behave only as independent, rational, free enterprisers.” He summed up the problem as a “tragedy of the commons（公共用地）.” This acknowledgement was crucial to the environmental movement, which relied on government regulation to do what companies alone could or would not do.Once again, we find ourselves enacting a tragedy of the commons:short-term economic self- interest encourages using cheap AI content to maximize clicks and views, which in turn pollutes our culture. And so far, major AI companies are refusing to help identify AI’s creation- which they could do by adding statistical patterns hidden in word use or in the pixels of images.To deal with this corporate refusal to act we need the equivalent of aClean Air Act: a Clean Internet Act. A simple solution would be to legislatively force advanced watermarking in AI- generated outputs. Just as the 20th century required extensive interventions to protect the shared environment, the 21st century must protect a different, but equally critical, common resource: our shared human culture.63. Why does the author express concernA. AI-generated content is difficult to detect.B. Young children are overly exposed to online content.C. Our culture is affected by low-quality AI-generated content.D. Technological issues, similar to environmental problems, are serious.64. Which of the following examples best il lustrates a “tragedy of the commons”？A. Fishermen overfishing to earn as much as possible.B. Netizens uploading an excessive number of videos online.C. Students using AI to generate answers for exam questions.D. Governments failing to establish partnership with companies.65. According to the author, the issue discussed can be resolved by______ .A. controlling the volume of AI-generated contentB. regulating AI outputs to make them more identifiableC. urging tech companies to improve the quality of AI generationD. encouraging people to treat culture as seriously as they treatenvironmental issues66. Which of the following serves as the most suitable title for the passageA. A tragedy of the commons: the importance of regulationB. AI outputs are overwhelming: potential risks of AI technologyC. Navigating the digital age: why AI should be used with cautionD. Addressing AI-generated garbage: endangered culture needs legislationSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. But that is complicated by another of the researchers’ findings.B. They are predatory birds that will gladly seize unattended eggs.C. Now a paper by Libourel and Lee reports another clever adaptation.D. The birds may readily steal nesting materials from unguarded neighbours, for instance.E. But the fact that the birds are able to incubate eggs under such conditions proves the naps useful.F. Like ducks, chinstrap penguins can sleep with either their whole brain or with just one hemisphere at a time.The biology of sleep: Forty thousand naps near the seaSleep is a bit of an evolutionary mystery. A sleeping animal cannot lookfor food, defend its territory or flee from danger. The fact that sleep is nonetheless common among animals suggests its restorative powers are essential. So does the fact that, if laboratory animals are deprived of it for long enough, they die.Some animals, though, have developed unique ways to balance the need for sleep and the need for staying alert. Dolphins and ducks can sleep with only half their brains at a time, leaving the other half alert. 67 Chinstrap penguins（帽带企鹅）, it seems, take their sleep in the form of thousands of tiny micro-naps.The researchers captured 14 penguins on King George Island, and their brain activity was tracked remotely through electrodes. While ducks sleep in long stretches, the researchers discovered that the penguins were napping for just a few seconds at a time, hundreds of times an hour.They offer two explanations for the penguins’ sleep patterns. The first is to do with external threats. Penguins often incubate（孵化）their eggs alone while their partners are away foraging for food. Colonies are threatened by brown skuas（棕贼鸥）. 68 Broken sleep may be an evolutionarily smart way of getting some shut-eye during longegg-guarding watches while still remaining able to react to danger.69 Birds with nests near the edge of the colony ought to be at greater risk than those in the centre. But birds on the edges of the colonyseemed to enjoy longer and deeper naps than those near the middle. That leads to the second suggestion, which is to do with the penguins themselves. Penguin colonies are noisy, crowded places, and threats may come from within as well as without. 70 Birds in the bustling, crime-ridden centre of the colony may simply find it harder to get any shut-eye than those living in the safer, quieter suburbs.Choosing between those theories will require more research. Both, of course, could prove to be true.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. The Marketing Success of the Staley Cup QuencherIn the world of drinkware, the Stanley Cup Quencher has emerged as a true success story. captivating consumers and dominating, the market. This insulated tumbler has become a household name, with its popularity soaring across various demographics. The Stanley Cup Quencher’s success is not just a matter of luck; it is a testament to the power of effective product positioning.The company identified its target market as millennials and Gen Z consumers who value durability, style, and functionality in their drinkware. These consumers lead active lifestyles and are always on the。
湖南省长沙市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷含答案
长沙市2024—2025学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语（答案在最后）时量：120分钟满分：150分得分：________第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。
1.What will the woman take with her?A.A sports bag.B.A suitcase.C.A backpack.2.Why did the man call off his trip?A.The weather was bad.B.He wasn’t interested in it.C.There was an urgent situation.3.What will the woman do?A.Collect some plants.B.Go to work in the lab.C.Deliver some materials.4.How does the man feel about his grandmother’s moving in?A.Appreciative.B.Surprised.C.Anxious.5.Where is the woman’s book now?A.On a bed.B.On a desk.C.In a chest.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ˊ选项中选出最佳选项。
北京市2024-2025学年高二上学期期中英语试题含答案
2024～2025学年度第一学期高二年级期中练习英语（答案在最后）2024年11月6日制卷人：说明：本试卷共8页，共100分；考试时间90分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形码贴在答题卡的相应位置上。
考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.Because of his1my brother took a wrong turn,taking us towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back.2,my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on.He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the3waste of$4.We eventually reached an exit slipway and,as we took it,my brother4a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road.A young guy was standing nearby5someone.I was busy trying to figure out which way we went next but my brother6and asked the guy if he needed any help.And he did.He had a(n)7tire and needed a tool to get it off.My brother gave it to him and then proceeded to help him change the tire.After we finished the job,he thanked us again and again,pulled out$20and tried to give it to us.“No.”my brother said.“We were never8to even get on that bridge.We took a wrong turn.But now we know why we did.It was to help you.Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n)9to serve.”What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process.He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise10situation,which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.1.A.happiness B.carelessness C.selfishness D.weakness2.A.Nervously B.Immediately C.Unwillingly D.Unfortunately3.A.unusual B.hateful C.hopeless D.needless4.A.repaired B.noticed C.struck D.helped5.A.phoning B.reminding C.greeting D.recalling6.A.pulled together B.pulled away C.pulled over D.pulled through7.A.flat B.empty C.old D.dirty8.A.supposed B.forced C.allowed D.required9.A.wish B.ability C.belief D.opportunity10.A.dangerous B.destructive C.expensive D.negative第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。
浙江金华2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题含解析
金华2023学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷（答案在最后）(试卷满分120分，考试时间90分钟。
准考证号:2)注意事项：本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。
满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效。
考试结束，将答题卡交回。
第I卷(选择题共95分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.Who is the man looking for?A.Tami.B.Dr.Maxwell.C.Alison Simpson.2.What will the woman probably do?A.Call the airline soon.B.Stay at home ho r a while.C.Leave for the airport before lunch.3.What does the man think of his current book?A.It’s exciting.B.It’s relaxing.C.It’s long.4.When does the man hope to see the woman?A.This afternoon.B.Tomorrow night.C.Tomorrow afternoon.5.What does the man mean?A.He didn’t put in any sugar.B.He added some natural flavors.C.He also thinks the coffee tastes strange.第二节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
高二第一学期期中考试(英语)试卷含答案
高二第一学期期中考试（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）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What did the woman do last Saturday?A. She watched a movie.B. She acted in a play.C. She went to visit somebody.2. What is the woman’s destination?A. The bus stop.B. The subway station.C. The airport.3. Who is the woman most probably?A. The man’s boss.B. The man’s mother.C. The man’s colleague.4. What’s the weather like in the man’s hometown?A. Cool and dry.B. Rainy and humid.C. Cool and humid.5. Why can’t the woman see the new MP4 player?A. The man broke it and threw it away.B. The man sold it to David.C. The man lent it to his friend.听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who gave Peter a pen last year?A. His brother.B. His mother.C. His sister.7. What does the woman decide to buy for Peter?A. A basketball.B. A football.C. A chess set.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
天津市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题含解析
天津市2023~2024学年度第一学期高二年级期中检测试卷(2023.11)英语（答案在最后）第I卷选择题一、听力第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)1.Where does the woman find the match?A.Beside the telephone.B.In the desk drawer.C.On the kitchen table.2.What is Tina Marks doing?A.Having a meeting.B.Making a phone call.C.Lining up.3.When will the lecture be given?A.On June10th.B.On June11th.C.On June18th.4.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.A rainforest.B.A report.C.A book party.5.Why doesn’t the man want to go to the beach?A.He can’t bear the hot weather.B.He has no interest in the beach.C.He is waiting for the football match.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。
6.When will the race be held?A.This afternoon.B.Tomorrow morning.C.Tomorrow afternoon.7.What might the weather be like on the weekend?A.Rainy.B.Sunny.C.Cloudy.8.What does Mike probably do?A.A news reporter.B.A weatherman.C.A sports reporter.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。
广东省惠州市惠城区惠州中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题(含答案)
惠州中学2023 级高二年级上学期期中考试英语科试卷卷面满分120 分, 考试用时120 分钟第二部分阅读理解（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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
ACalling All High School StudentsApply to The Daily’s Summer 2023 Journalism Workshop!!Click here for an application formThe application deadline has been extended to June 2 at 11:59 pm. Join us for our annual summer eight-week journalism workshop! The program runs from June26 to August 18, 2023.In our program, we’ll teach high schoolers the fundamentals through real-world reporting tasks. Some writers may even get the opportunity to publish their work on The Stanford Daily’s website as they receive one-on-one guidance from Daily editors in weekly check-in meetings and lessons.Even if you’ve done a program with us before, you’re sure to learn new skills, encounter new challenges, and level up your journalistic skills! We have all-new content and guest speakers with fresh and exciting perspectives to bring to the table.It is open to participants of all skill levels — our editors will work with you at whatever pace you’re comfortable with and get you up to speed regardless of your level of experience.Over the course of the eight-week journalism workshop, participants will get hands-on experience in the end-to-end process of news reporting, including:n How to find stories and assess (评估) their newsworthinessn How to identify and interview sourcesn How to create well-structured, interesting news piecesn How to write breaking newsIn addition to writing, students will have the opportunity to learn multimedia and digital skills, ultimately gaining exposure to the complete, real, end-to-end experience of working in journalism.21. What is the purpose of the journalism workshopA. To expose high schoolers to the real world.B. To bring The StanfordDaily to a larger audience.C. To equip high schoolers with skills of news reporting.D. To select potential writers for The Stanford Daily.22. What can participants do in the workshopA. Start up a news writing website.B. Chair weekly meetings of Daily’s editors.C. Assess the work of Daily’s journalists.D. Get personalized guidance from professionals.23. What is the textA. An activity schedule.B. An online advertisement.C. A course review.D. An academic article.BThe “Got Talent” crew is one of the pioneers in finding and publicizing music talent and has been giving the world some of its most favorite artists for almost two decades. In 2023, “Britain’s Got Talent” (BGT) uncovered a musical genius named Malaka i Bayoh who impressed the audience with perfect high-note singing.The London-based 13-year-old boy appeared for the show’s audition ( 海选) in April, 2023 and was accompanied by his mom and sister. “My big dream is to be an opera singer. I started singing at 7,” said Malakai to the BGT team. He then added jokingly, “My mom made me join the choir because she’s very bossy.” The teenager mentioned she was his biggest fan.Malakai’s mom was worried as he was about to perform and said, “It scares me because, on his first show, somebody heckled (对……起哄) him. It was sad to see someone boo a child on stage because it might destroy his confidence completely.” Contrary to his mom’s fear, Malakai set the stage on fire singing a beautiful song and the entire crowd was impressed by his amazing voice. As he ended hissong, the audience and the judges gave him a big round of applause. The performance won him Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer, sending him straight to the semi-finals of the show.The other judges called Malakai’s performance “perfect” and “heavenly” . His angelic voice blew the audience away and the judges thanked the teen for coming to the show. Malakai went on to become one of the finalists of the show and signed a record deal with Universal Music.Malakai’s audition at the BGT went viral on social media, “I’m a trained singer, and a music teacher by profession, and sang this song as a young performer myself. I can say with absolute certainty this is the best I’ve ever heard this song sung, with proper technique a nd proper breathing. This boy is a gifted singer,”@mayacorinne878 posted.24. What made Malakai’s mom feel worriedA. The judge’s expression.B. Her son’s performance on stage.C. A bad experience.D. Her son’s difficulty in singing in public. 25. What do es the phrase “set the stage on fire” in paragraph 3 imply about Malakai’s performance A. He accidentally caused a literal fire during his performance.B. His performance was extremely passionate and energetic.C. His performance received the lowest rating possible.D. He refused to perform unless certain conditions were met.26. What can be inferred about Malakai’s talentA. He has average talent but is well-received due to his age.B. He has exceptional talent that is recognized by both professionals and the public.C. He has talent, but his performance was not enough to send him to the semi-finals.D. He lacks talent, but his story touched the hearts of the audience.27. What is the text mainly aboutA. The rise of a young opera singer.B. The impact of social media on music talent.C. The history of “Got Talent” shows.D. The challenges faced by young performers.CFor adults who have struggled with understanding new math homework or surprised at how quickly kids can learn a second language, there is new evidence that shows kids can really learn things much faster than adults.A study published in Current Biology finds that children and adults have different concentrations of a key brain messenger called gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA. This messenger slows down the brain by blocking specific signals in the body’s central nervous system. It also produces a calming effect and is thought to play amajor role in controlling the overactivity of nerve cells associated with anxiety, stress and fear. All these contribute to the learning of new things.In the study, the researchers from Brown University usedneuro-imaging techniques to examine visual perceptive ( 视觉感知的) learning in elementary school-aged children and adults. Participants were shown a number of different images and were later asked questions about them following the test.Visual learning caused an increase of GABA in children’s visual cortex( 皮层), the area of the brain that processes visual information. However, GABA levels didn’t change in th e adults who took the same visual tests. In addition, children participants kept that GABA increase for hours after training ended, while the concentrations of GABA remained the same in the adults studied. “In subsequent behavioral experiments, we found th at children indeed learn more items within a given period of time than adults.” said Sebastian M. Frank, the co-author of the study. “Our results therefore point to GABA as a key player in making learning more efficient in children.”These results, the authors argue, should encourage teachers and parents to keep giving children opportunities to learn anything from riding a bike to playing an instrument throughout theirchildhood.The findings may also change neuro-scientists ’ conception of brain maturity i n children. “Although children’s brains are not yet fully mature and many of their behavioral and cognitive functions are not as efficient as in adults, children are not, in general, surpassed in their learning abilities by adults,” said study co-author Takeo Watanabe.28. What’s the function of GABAA. Send specific messages to the brain.B. Deal with complex math problems.C. Make the nervous system more active.D. Increase efficiency in learning new things.29. What do we know about the children taking the visual test A. Their GABA concentrations kept increasing after training. B. Their learning abilities still needed to be improved.C. They could remember more images than adults.D. They were surpassed by adults in learning abilities.30. How did the researchers do the researchA. By comparing participants ’ reaction.B. By analyzing statistics.C. By collecting relative evidence.D. By conducting online survey.31. What does Takeo Watanabe want to say in the last paragraphA. Neuro-scientists don’t fully understand brain maturity in children.B. Children are not mature in their behavior and cognition.C. It takes a long time for children’s brains to be fully mature.D. Children’s brain maturity does not affect their learning abilities. DArtificial intelligence(AI) models have long surpassed just creating text responses and images. Now, with only one sentence, Open AI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora, can turn your words into video with good visual quality while faithfully following your content instructions.Sora is said to be superior to many other existing models with similar functions. The AI model can create videos at suitable aspect ratios ( 屏幕高宽比) for different devices. It also lets users quickly test out content in lower quality before making the high-quality version, which helps speed up output according to the user’s requests.Aside from this, its ability to present videos in a realistic and smooth manner is astonishing. Sora can create detailed scenes with several characters, specific types of motion, and accurate subject and background details. Beyond the user’s requests, it also understands how these elements exist in the real world. For example, reflections in the water change as a woman walks by. Sora’s amazing performance wouldn’t be possibl e without itshelpful assistant, ChatGPT, which transforms simple sentences into detailed descriptions, improving the accuracy of output. However, the current model isn’t perfect. It may have trouble accurately showing how things move in a complicated scene and might not get how one action leads to another. For example, if someone eats part of a cookie in a Sora-made video, the cookie might not look like it’s been bitten into. The model might mix up directions and find it hard to describe events in the right order. One possible reason is that Sora learns each basic unit of a video, known as a spacetime patch (时空补丁), independently.Sora is still in the testing stage of development. OpenAI is now inviting network security professionals to make random attacks on Sora’s system, aiming to test the model’s possible weaknesses and risks. Sora has also been open to some visual artists, designers and filmmakers. Their feedback will assist OpenAI in enhancing the model to better serve creative professionals.32. What is the main focus of paragraph 2 and 3A. Sora’s development.B. Sora’s diversity.C. Sora’s capabilities.D. Sora’s popularity.33. Why does the author provide the example in paragraph 5A. To highlight Sora’s potential safety risks.B. To illustrate Sora’s existing limitations.C. To showcase Sora’s perfect performance.D. To explain the concept of a spacetime patch.34. What can we know about Sora up to nowA. It has been made available to various industries.B. Its commercial release has been called off.C. It has exposed alarming security issues.D. It is undergoing testing and improvement.35. What’s the best title for the textA. Sora: Lead the way in creating videos.B. Sora: Surpass existing ChatGPT.C. Sora:Generate a rich variety of videos.D. Sora:A perfecttext-to-video AI model.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分12.5 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。
2024年高二上学期英语期中测试卷+听力(原卷+解析)
绝密★启用前高二英语上学期期中测试卷考试范围：xxx；考试时间：100分钟；命题人：xxx注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上第I卷（选择题）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面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．What is the man going to do?A．To stay inside. B．To find his umbrella. C．To go out with an umbrella.2．How many people are probably eating with the man?A．Two.B．Three.C．Four.3．What does the woman think of her swimming lessons?A．Tiring.B．Relaxing.C．Rewarding.4．Why did Tony move to a new apartment?A．He didn’t like his neighbor.B．He didn’t like holding parties.C．He didn’t like his old apartment.5．Where are the speakers probably?A．At home.B．In a store.C．In a restaurant.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。
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大垸高级中学2017-2018学年高二年级上学期期中考试英语时间：14:30-16:30试题范围：英语必修五unit1-unit5出卷人：周志敏审题人：肖彩霞试做人：李翠花第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每段对话仅读一遍）1.What is the woman expecting(期待)?A. David’s phone call.B. David’s coming home.C. David’s letter.2.What number will the man give the woman?A. His personal phone number.B. His office phone number.C. His office fax number.3.Which button(按钮) should the man press（按）for pause（暂停）?A.The green one.B. The red one.C. The yellow one.4.What is the woman’s problem?A. Her flight being put off (取消).B. Missing（错过）her flight（航班）.C. Failing to (没能) find her luggage(行李).5.How much money did the man save(节省)?A. 400 yuan.B. 100 yuan.C. 200 yuan.第二节（共15小题，每段对话读两遍）听第6段材料，回答6-7题。
6.Why does the man talk to the woman?A. To ask about her family.B. To ask for(寻求) some advice.C. To invite her to a party.7.What does the woman think the man should give to his girlfriend’ mother?A. Some greeting (问候) cards.B. Some flowers.C.A scarf (围巾).听第7段材料，回答8-9题。
8.What was the woman doing before five o’clock?A.Walking her dog.B. Reading a magazine.C. Doing her homework.9.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Whether people should walk dogs in the park.B. News about building a dog park.C. Ways (方法)to walk dogs.听第8段材料，回答10-12题。
10.Where does the woman work?A.At a hotel.B. At a reader’s club.C. At a bookstore.11.How much does the man need to pay per year(每一年)?A. 30 pounds.B. 20 pounds.C. 25 pounds.12.What day is it today?A. Friday.B. Wednesday.C. Thursday.听第9段材料，回答13-16题。
13.What did the woman plan to do last night?A. To chat with a man from France.B. To watch a football game.C.To work on a project.14.How long did the woman chat（聊天）with the French man?A. For about one and a half hours.B. For about half an hour.C.For about an hour.15.What does the man think of the woman’s action(行为) last night?A. Helpful.B. Bad.C.Interesting.16.What’s the most probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Neighbors(邻居).C. Brother and sister.听第10段材料，回答17-20题。
17.How many ski areas (滑雪区) are there near Boston?A. 4.B.2.C. 3.18.How many acres (英亩) does the ski area cover(占据) for skilled skiers (滑雪者)?A. About 40.B. Less than 30.C. A bit over 30.19.How often does the Wachusett Mountain Ski School give class lessons?A. Every day.B. Once a week.C.Twice a week.20.What can you do to get more information?A. Surf the Internet(上网).B. Make a phone call.C. Write a letter.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 A 篇If teaching English is what you love, you will enjoy teaching the language as a volunteer in India. As an English teacher, you will enjoy working in partner institutions (合伙的机构) and on independent projects. Welcome to join our program!You will find students who are eager to learn, and learners who are excited to be taught by foreigners and in a good learning environment. The atmosphere is quite good, you will love it and it will be exciting for you to help the children improve their skills in English and your English teaching skills.Most of the students are from Himalayan Mountains who do not have a sound(全面的) knowledge of English. Here volunteers work with a specific (具体的)aim and their work is to reach the desired(预期的) goal. Most of the schools in the villages have a small number of students; therefore, you will not be exhausted as what happens in learning institutions with higher numbers of learners. The numbers are manageable and again the students are eager to learn. They appreciate being taught by native English speakers, because they can learn the language in an original setting (环境) unlike in their rural (乡村的) setting where it is influenced by the local accents.You do not have to be a teacher to volunteer in this program, given that (鉴于，考虑到) it is only an attempt (尝试)to give the children a different view of the language. One is not required to offer an in-depth(深入的) knowledge of English grammar; all that is needed is that you are a native speaker and willing to motivate (刺激) the children to improve their English speaking, reading and writingskills. Study materials are provided in the volunteer house. But for those who may have their own, they are encouraged to bring them along.To be a volunteer as an English teacher, you need a sound knowledge of English grammar. Also, you need to have interest in meeting with new children and people. As an individual (个人), if you want to start as an English teacher in India, it is so easy. You can contact (联系) us by teachinginindia@.21.What is the requirement for the volunteers?A. They speak English as their mother language.B. They are willing to stay in India for long.C. They have work experience as a teacher.D.They can teach high-level English grammar.22.What can be inferred from the passage?A. The children there are good at studying.B.The children there live a wealthy (富有的) life.C. Teaching English there isn’t hard.D. Only a few volunteers go to India.23.According to the passage, the volunteers ________.A.can send emails to sign up (报名) for the programB. must join the program in groupsC. must bring their own teaching materials (材料)D. can make a call to take part in the programB 篇The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis (风湿性关节炎) causes me to wake up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I woke up at 2:30a.m. needing water. I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my Americanbulldog(牛头犬), Rock.Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the timeI made it to the bottom of the stairs,he was running up, and he never came down the stairs,nomatter what. I think that was his way of telling me, “We’ve got to go back up.”When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn’t remember leaving one on. I walked downst airs again, and that’s when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I then broke the window, got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn’t slip off (滑下去). Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.I’m scared of heights and have physical issues (身体上的问题), because of my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn’t let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed.I found our ladder(梯子), placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. Iwrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine-month-old son with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but I never saw himagain.I’m not a hero. I’m just an ordinary person who would help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just like Rock - he lived to protect us.24.Why did Rock behave (表现) unusually?A.To inform the author of the fire.B. To upset the author.C. To hope to stay upstairs.D. To express his dissatisfaction.25.When did the author realize a fire had happened?A. When he walked downstairs a second time.B. When he got up to get some water.C. When he heard the bulldog barking.D. When he caught sight of a light downstairs.26.What can we infer from the text?A. The author’s wife was so scared that she couldn’t say a word.B. Rock didn’t survive(经历...而幸存) the fire.C. Nobo dy would like to help the author’s family.D. The author wouldn’t like to stay with Rock any longer.27.What most probably drove (驱使) the author to save the family in danger?A. His confidence (信心) to overcome the difficulty.B. His responsibility to the family.C. His strength to escape from the fire.D.His ability to put out (扑灭) the fire.C 篇When Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to enter the Boston Marathon (马拉松) with a number, in 1967, she knew s he’d be changing history. At the time, women weren’t officially allowed to enter the race. To be accepted, Switzer signed up (报名) with her initials (英文缩写) as “K. V. Switzer.” On race day, however, she showed her lipstick (口红) and earrings proudly, taking her place at the starting line.Switzer was at mile two when race manager John Semple, angered by a woman entering the male-only marathon, ran up and tried to push her off the course (赛道) , yelling, “Get out of my race!” But with Switzer’s boyfriend kno cking Semple back, she made it (成功做到) in four hours and twenty minutes.To mark the 50th anniversary (周年纪念) of her barrier-breaking run, Switzer, now 70, plans to repeat the 26.2-mile journey. In the race, Switzer will wear the number 261, the same one the official tried tearing off 50 years ago. In her honor, the Boston Marathon will leave the number out for her in future races.Switzer has 39 marathons under her belt (得到的), including coming in first in New York in 1974 and running in the Olympics in 1984. The last time she finished one in Boston was in 1976, four years after women officially entered it.Switzer’s movement goes beyond(远不止) letting women enter that race. Founding anonprofit (非营利的)international women’s running club, Switzer chose the name “261 fearless”. “My goal is to reach women in places right now where they’re not allowed to leave the house alone, drive a car or get an education,” Switzer said. “ If running can give women a sense of strength, and make them no longer victims an d weak, that’s what I hope it can do.”28. How was Switzer able to enter the Boston Marathon in 1967?A. She didn’t use her real name.B. She got help from an official.C. She dressed herself like a man.D. She didn’t use her full name.29. When Switzer was running her first Marathon, _________________.A. The race manager was touched (感动)B. she was pushed out of the raceC.she finished the race successfullyD. Her boyfriend was knocked down30.What do we know about the number261?A. It is the best number to wear in the Boston Marathon.B. It could not be used in any sports games.C. It has never been used in 50 years.D. It could only be used by Switzer in future Boston Marathon.31. Which shows the correct time order of the following events?a. Switzer ran in the Olympics.b. Switzer ran her first marathon race.c. Switzer won No.1 in the New York Marathon.d. Women were officially allowed to enter a marathon.A. d, c, b, a.B. a,b, c,d.C. b, d, c, a.D. c, b, d, a.D 篇Teens suffering from depression (抑郁症) are not likely (不太可能) to tell parents straight up, and they may use confusing language to describe their feeling, researchers said. According to Daniela DeFrino of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and College of Nursing, teens rarely stated they were depressed, but they often described their feelings like, “I’m down. I always find somehow to go back to stressful mode (有压力的状态).”“Parents can easily overlook these expressions or link them to regular stress,” said DeFrino. “But sometimes there is so much more under the surface that can lead to depression.” DeFrino and colleagues went through deep interviews done with 369 teenagers taking part in an ongoing health study paid for by the National Institute of Mental Health. The teens, considered at risk for depression, gave indirect clues to their state of mind.These teens are reported feeling angry, a loss of interest in activities they used to enjoy, and either sleeping too much or having trouble sleeping. In terms of (在...方面) the reasons, most mentioned homework pressure and expectations of success. Teens whose moods (情绪) had worsened talked about arguments with parents, verbal (口头的) and emotional abuse. Two-thirds of the teens had visited doc tors for health problems. “Doctor s, nurses and other medical providers needto be aware of the opportunities to care a child’s mental health, ” DeFrino said.“Teens may be experiencing a lot of internal(内心的) struggles and difficult life stresses, which need our examination with sensitive questioning and understanding,” DeFrino explained. “In this way, we can find children’s mental health problems and help deal with them in advance.”32.How do teens often express their depression according to Paragraph 1?A. They use indirect ways to show it.B. They mention they are depressed directly.C. They say they are busy and sleepy.D. They say they don’t know what to look for.33.What does the underlined word “overlook” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Remember.B. Ignore.C.Watch.D. Forget.34.Most teens who took part in the health study __________.A. refused to see doctorsB. never took part in activitiesC. felt stressed about homework and successD. argued with their parents and teachers35.What does the text mainly talk about?A. Teens and care providers.B. Teen depression.C. Teen stress.D. Teens and parents.第二节七选五Health and happinessHappiness can have an effect on our health. Here are two reasons._ 36______. When you’re happy, you’re more likely to stick to your healthy habits, such as exercising and eating well. In turn, these habits work on the hormones (荷尔蒙) that influence your happiness.Feeling happy helps prevent you from becoming overweight. When your mood（情绪）is down, you’re more likely to (更加有可能) skip workouts (不做锻炼), overeat and have difficulty sleeping. Both short-term (短期) stress and long-term stress have been found to increase appetite (胃口).37 . As is known to us all, being overweight harms our health.So how to become happy? Here are some tips(建议). 38 . Exercise decreases the body’s level of stress hormones. Set fitness goals, such as achieving a personal record in a race or mastering a new yoga pose (瑜伽姿势). As you get stronger and gain energy, you’ll probably see a boo st (增强) in self-esteem (自尊), pride and confidence. And you’ll feel happier in the end.You can make a “me time” list. Whether it’s a 10-munute break or a 60-munute “happy hour”, finding time for yourself every day will make you a happier and healthier person. 39 You can take a bath, or spend some quiet time with a good book and a cup of tea, or catch up on your favorite TV show.You can give up doing something. To avoid feeling stressed or over whelmed(难以承受的), you can do the important things first and have realistic (切合实际的) expectations for yourself.40 While it’s important to be there for the people around you, the world won’t end if you say “no” to them and “yes” to yourself.A.Downsize (精简)your to-do list and make a not-to-do list.B.They can make you put on weight and become overweight.C.They are all very harmful to you.D.I often spare (节省；匀出) a “happy hour ”for myself.E.You can get moving to get happy.F.Feeling happy makes you stick to (坚持) your healthy habits.G.Here are some ideas to get started.第三部分英语知识运用第一节完形填空Ten years has passed since serious troubles began to visit my home. My husband 41 his job when the company was closed. One year later, he 42 a dangerous health crisis (危机). Then my father died and soon my mother 43 , too.I was once a 44 woman, but after all the blows (打击), I became depressed. I tried to 45 contact with others and stayed alone all the time. Years went by. But suddenly one day, as I was mopping around the house, a colorful piece of fabric (织布) 46 from a shelf that I’d been dusting (拂尘). It reminded me of all the things I made in the past. Creativity had been a 47 in my life since childhood, and a way to 48 difficult times. I realized I needed a special project to 49 and I had one in my mind.My nephew was 50 his first child. We couldn’t afford to buy gifts, but I still wanted to do something 51 . I contacted all of my relatives, some of whom I had __52 met since they lived far away. I asked each to provide a blessing (祝福) for the unborn child. I 53 to sew (缝制) a family quilt (床罩) for the baby with embroidered squares (刺绣的正方形) that would contain the words of 54 . The center square would announce the date of the 55 .As the blessings poured in, I assembled (聚集)sections, 56 the quilt could be finished more quickly. A few days after the baby’s 57 on May 6, 2012, I mailed it out, with a pillow to match. The new parents were delighted and 58 , and the experience brought all the relatives 59 . While our difficulties are far from over, I know there is no shortage of things we can do to 60 someone’s day. It’s a good way to make our days better, too.41. A. lost ` B. changed C. replaced D. disliked42. A. ignored（忽视） B. feared （害怕） C. spread D.suffered43. A. helped B. appeared C. died D. recovered44. A. kind B. happy C.brave D. pessimistic (悲观)45. A. increase B. seek（寻找） C. avoid D.consider46. A.folded (合上) B. failed C. filled D. fell47. A. pleasure B.problem C. tool D. shock48. A. watch over（照看)B. pass on C. follow by D. deal with49. A.show off (炫耀) B. make up C.focus on D. refer to50. A. raising B. expecting(期待) C. teaching D.supporting51. A. funny B. common C. popular D. special52. A. never B. regularly（定期的） C. always D. sometimes53. A. pretended B. required（要求） C. planned D. hated54. A. anxiety B. love C.worry D. wisdom（智慧）55. A.festival B. holiday C. anniversary(周年纪念) D. birth56. A. so B.though C. as D. if57. A. time B. adventure（冒险） C. arrival D. announcement58. A.further B. touched（感动的） C. disappointed D.relaxed59. A. calmer B. stranger C. further D. closer60. A. brighten(照亮) B. ruin（破坏） C. end D. remove第二节语篇填空Recently I went on a vacation to Canada with my mom and my sister. When we arrived, exhausted (筋疲力尽) from our six-hour plane ride, we had to wait 45 minutes (61)___________ (go) through customs (海关). When it was our turn, my mom went to the counter, (62) _________ (follow) by my sister and me. An officer checked our passports (护照) and asked my mom the usual (63) __________ (question): Why are you coming to Canada? Are you looking froward to the trip?Then I felt the officer was a little personal when he asked us (64) _______ our father was. My sister and I didn’t know how to answer. I wasn’t sure what my mom wanted (65) _________ (we) to say. After 30 seconds (秒), my sister, who was four months (66) __________ (young) than me, said, “Our father (67) _______ (be) up in the heaven now.” Hearing this, the officer looked (68) _______ us and said, “All right.”My sister and I were both just several months old when we (69) ___________ (take) to my mother’s house. My mother has never married. I know if she hadn’t adopted (收养) us, she could have had her own children. My mom isn’t my birth mother. (70) _________, in my heart, she is just like my birth mother.第四部分写作第一节短文改错见答题卡第二节作文假定你是李华，你校学生会要举办一次主题为“健康成长(grow up)”的英语演讲比赛。