高二英语上学期期中考试试题及答案
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。
高二上学期期中考试(英语)试题含答案
高二上学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、单选题（本题共计10小题，总分10分）1.（1分）That beggar seems ____ anything yesterday.A. not to have eatenB. not to eatC. didn't eat D to not have eaten2.（1分）Most of the artists to the party were from South Africa.A. invitedB. to inviteC. being invitedD. had been invited3.（1分）The visiting Minister expressed his satisfaction with the talks, that he had enjoyed his stay here.A. having addedB. to addC. addingD. added4.（1分）It heavily, the outing had to be put off.A. being rainedB. being rainingC. rainingD. rains5.（1分），I couldn't lift the box.A. As I might tryB.Try as I mightC. As try I mightD. Though try I might6.（1分）Only when he had done it that he had made a mistake.A. he then realizedB.did he realizeC. before he realizeD. he realized7.（1分）—What happened to her new car?—No sooner it than someone ran into her.A .had she bought B. did she bought C. she bought D. she had bought8.（1分）—you picked up the pen yesterday?—On the playground.A. Where was it thatB. What was it thatC. How was it whenD. Where was it when9.（1分）my foot hurt, I would have taken part in the sports meet.A. Had I not gotB. If I did not getC. If I have not gotD.Had not I got10.（1分）, I slid into the bed and soon fell asleep.A.ExhaustingB. Being exhaustedC. ExhaustedD.Exhaustedly二、阅读理解（本题共计3小题，总分20分）11.（6分）Welcome to your handy pricing guideThis leaflet gives you the prices for Royal Mails UK and International services and Parcelforce Worldwide UK services — whether your item is to the UK or abroad, urgent or you simply want a standard service. To obey national and international regulations governing the carriage of mail, and ensure that mail in transport does not present a danger to the general public, we restrict or ban certain items from our network.If you want to find out more about our parcel and letter services, please take a look at the ‘our services’ booklet for more detailed information. Alternatively, you can find out more by visiting or by calling Customer Services on 03457740740. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, we offer a Textphone service on 03456000606.(1)According to the leaflet, what kind of service can be offered?A.Sending items home and abroad.B.Getting some discount.C.Sending items without limits.D.Sending parcels only.(2)If your parcel is 45cm in length, 36cm in width, 20cm in depth and weighs 10kg, you need to pay ______.A.£23B.£43C.£68D.£90(3)Which of the following is specially intended for the deaf?A.The Textphone service on 03456000606.B.The Customer Services on 03457740740.C.The website .D.The ‘Our services’ booklet12.（8分）People have different ways of dealing with a common cold. Some take over-the- counter (非非非非) medicines such as aspirin while others try popular home remedies (非非) like herbal tea or chicken soup. Yet here is the tough truth about the common cold: nothing really cures it.So why do people sometimes believe that their remedies work? According to James Taylor, professor at the University of Washington, colds usually go away on their own in about a week, improving a little each day after symptoms peak, so it’s easy to believe it’s medicine rather than time that deserves the credit, USA Today reported.It still seems hard to believe that we can deal with more serious diseases yet are powerless against something so common as a cold. Recently, scientists came closer to figuring out why. To understand it, you first need to know how antiviral (非非非非) drugs work. They attack the virus by attaching to and changing the surface structures of the virus. To do that, the drug must fit and lock into the virus like the right piece of a jigsaw (非非), which means scientists have to identify the virus and build a 3-D model to study its surface before they can design an antiviral drug that is effective enough.The two cold viruses that scientists had long known about were rhinovirus (非非非) A and B. But they didn’t find out about the existence of a third virus, rhinovirus C, until 2006. All three of them contribute to the common cold, but drugs that work well against rhinovirus A and B have little effect when used against C.“This explains most of the previous failures of drug trials against rhinovirus,” study leader Professor Ann Palmenberg at University of Wisconsin-Madison, US, told Science Daily.Now, more than 10 years after the discovery of rhinovirus C, scientists have finally built a highly-detailed 3-D model of the virus, showing that the surface of the virus is, as expected, different from that of other cold viruses.With the model in hand, hopefully a real cure for a common cold is on its way. Soon, we may no longer have to waste our money on medicines that don’t really work.(1)What does the author think of popular remedies for a common cold?A.They are quite effective.B.They are slightly helpful.C.They still need to be improved.D.They actually have no effect.(2)How do antiviral drugs work?A.By breaking up cold viruses directly.B.By changing the surface structures of the cold viruses.C.By preventing colds from developing into serious diseases.D.By absorbing different kinds of cold viruses at the same time.(3)What can we infer from the passage?A.The surface of cold viruses looks quite similar.B.Scientists have already found a cure for the common cold.C.Scientists were not aware of the existence of rhinovirus C until recently.D.Knowing the structure of cold viruses is the key to developing an effective cure.(4)What is the best title for this passage?A.Drugs against cold virusesB.Helpful home remediesC.No current cure for common coldD.Research on cold viruses13.（6分）Wood has many great characteristics that make it the perfect building material.It is cheap，durable，easily available，and most importantly，environmentally sustainable.The one thing it is not，is transparent! Now thanks to a team of scientists at Stockholm’s KTH Royal Institute of Technology the material may even be able to add that feature to its already impressive list.Lead researcher rs Berglund said he was inspired to create the transparent wood after learning how Japanese researchers had developed a see-through paper for use in flexible display screens for electronic devices.The team began by pulling out the wood’s lignin(木质素).The lignin-free wood was then dipped into a polymer(聚合物)and baked at a temperature of 158°F for four hours.The result was a hybrid product that was not only stronger and lighter than the original wood but also，almost transparent.The researchers were able to adjust the level of transparency by varying the amount of the polymer injected and also by changing the thickness of the wood.While scientists have previously created a see-through wood for small-scale applications like computer chips，the transparent wood is the first one being considered for large scale applications.The researchers，who revealed their findings in Biomacromolecules on April 11，picture using the transparent wood in buildings to allow for more natural light，or to create windows that let in the desired amount of light withoutsacrificing privacy.Wood that allows light to pass through could lead to a brighter future for homes and buildings. Berglund also thinks the wood could play a significant role in the design of solar panels.The semitransparent material would be able to keep light longer and give it more time to interact with the conductor，thus resulting in better solar efficiency.Additionally，substituting the currently used glass with this new product would help solar energy manufacturers improve their carbon footprint and lower the cost.They are now experimenting with ways to scale up the manufacturing process so that the transparent material is cost-effective to make and easy to use.1.What does the underlined part“that feature”in Paragraph 1 refer to?A.Cheap.B.Durable.C.Sustainable.D.Transparent.2.Which of the following is true according to the text?A.Berglund got the idea of transparent wood while making paper.B.Varying the amount of the polymer changes the wood’s hardness.C.The transparent wood would be used only for homes and buildings.D.The cost of making the transparent wood still needs to be cut down.3.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The bright future of the transparent wood.B.The wood’s role in the design of solar panels.C.The disadvantages of the currently used glass.D.Solar energy manufacturers’ carbon footprint.三、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）14.（10分）When big news breaks,it's easy to get caught up in following the story online.The Internet can be a place to find useful information. 1 Helping kids understand the news and how to separate fact from fiction is an important job for parents and educators.Here’s some advice that parents can offer kids to help them be quicker to judge as they consume news online.2 In the rush to cover stories,reporters make mistakes,officials don't always have correct information and tidbits(八卦新闻）that sound reasonable often get passed around before anyone has checked them for accuracy.Use social media wisely.Some say Twitter is a great source of news in the first few minutes of a tragedy. 3 On the other hand,Facebook can be a great way to connect with friends affected by events in the news and to spread personal news within a more limited circle.Be skeptical. 4 After the Boston Marathon bombing,NBC Sports reported that some runners kept running all the way to the hospital to donate blood for the victims.Not true.There are plenty of websites devoted to exposing false news stories.The Washington Post also has a Fact Checker column that delivers claims made by public officials and politicians.Visit them to find out if a story is true.Keep it age-appropriate.Kids aren’t always ready to digest big tragic news--especially if the news is about kids,such as school shootings or abuses.The constant repetition of information can be confusing for younger kids,and at the beginning of a news event,parents might not be able to offer any correct answers. 5A.Remember,breaking news is often wrong.B.It also can be the source of misinformation.C.If something sounds too good to be true,it probably is.D.The government should take measures to prevent false news.E.However,after that it just becomes messy and largely inaccurate.F.With social media at your fingertips,it's convenient to express your opinion.G.Kids who are eager to learn more about certain events can check kid-guided news sources.四、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分20分）15.（20分）In the summer before I entered middle school, I read the book They Cage the Animals at Night. It’s a story about Jennings, a boy living in various orphanages（孤儿院）with only his stuffed animal（毛绒玩具）, Doggie, for companionship. It’s a fascinating book, but little did I know how it would__1___my life and the lives of others.One day, as I looked across my room at the pile of stuffed animals, a(n)___2____came to me. I would____3__stuffed animals for children like Jennings.____4____, I contacted agencies that support those children and they said the stuffed animals would certainly__5___children’s spirits.I named my project “Cuddle Buddies”. I wrote articles for the localand school newspapers,___6___donations of the“buddies”— stuffed animals. My phone___7__ringing; schools, families, and toy factories all wanted to help. Much to my___8__, by the second week my living room looked like a zoo. Whenever Mom and I___9__the “buddies” to the agencies, the kids would be waiting there with their eyes down, too___10__to look but shaking with excitement.Six years after its launch, Cuddle Buddies continues to__11__. Now over 25,000 stuffed animals have been__12__to agencies worldwide. Simon, a seven-year-old boy in an African Children’s Home, couldn’t sleep at night after he lost his parents. When asked to choose his “buddies”, Simon_ 13___ a panda and soon after was sleeping through the night. I never dreamed Cuddle Buddies would____14___this way.Upon graduating from high school, I designed a website,, to____15___the project. The response was____16____. More and more people joined me and two dozen Cuddle Buddies___17___were established across the nation.This has been a great experience. I’ve learned how to follow through on an idea and how to____18__impact a life.I will go to college with these___19___in mind and continue my work with Cuddle Buddies, even when I__20__ a whole new set of exciting academic and nonacademic pursuits.1.A.touch B.risk C.lead D.save2.A.chance B.idea C.explanation D.word3.A.display B.repair C.purchase D.collect4.A.Previously B.Occasionally C.Immediately D.Gradually5.A.capture B.reflect C.lift D.record6.A.putting aside B.turning down C.asking for D.getting back7.A.delayed B.kept C.stopped D.meant8.A.knowledge B.taste C.regret D.delight9.A.delivered B.applied C.rented D.returned10.A.shy B.content C.weak D.eager11.A.reform B.expand C.dominate D.divide12.A.produced B.adopted C.sold D.donated13.A.picked out B.came across C.showed off D.brought up14.A.decline B.work C.increase D.react15.A.promote B.start C.evaluate D.examine16.A.confusing B.amusing C.automatic D.enthusiasticpanies mittees C.branches D.institutes18.A.financially B.positively C.socially D.physically19.A.plans B.images C.lessons D.motives20.A.work out B.keep off C.rely on D.engage in五、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）16.（15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
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。
天津市实验中学滨海学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中质量调查英语试题 附答案
2023-2024学年度第一学期高二年级期中质量调查（英语）试卷满分：150分时长：100分钟本试卷分为第I卷（听力）、第II卷（选择题）、第III卷（非选择题）三部分。
试卷满分150分。
考试时间100分钟。
第I卷听力(满分22.5分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分22.5分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你将有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 time is it now?A. 6:45.B. 7:15.C. 7:45.2. How will the woman probably go to the meeting?A. By car.B. By taxi.C. By underground.3. What is the woman most probably?A. A teacher.B. An officer.C. A job adviser.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Dinner.B. Tip.C. Price.5. What is the woman probably going to do on Sunday?A. Do her work.B. Watch a movie.C. Attend a party.第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）听下面几段材料。
每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段材料前，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。
每段材料读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。
6. How long will it take the woman to answer the questions?A. Fifteen minutes.B. Ten minutes.C. Five minutes.7. Why does the woman like to buy clothes at second-hand stores?A. The clothes are not too expensive.B. The stores are near her house.C. The clothes all look the same.8. What will the woman do next?A. Go to a department store.B. Look at some pictures of clothing.C. Try on some clothes.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11三个小题。
江苏省苏州市高二英语上册期中同步考试试题及答案
江苏省苏州市高二英语上册期中同步考试试题班级：________________ 学号：________________ 姓名：______________一、听力题（每题3分）Question 1: When is the project deadline according to the teacher?A. Next Friday.B. This Friday.C. Next Monday.D. This Tuesday.Answer: BRecording 2:(A news broadcast reporting on a recent science discovery.)Question 2: What was the main finding of the recent scientific research?A. A new cure for cancer.B. A breakthrough in renewable energy.C. The discovery of a new planet.D. An improved method for water purification.Answer: DRecording 3:(A phone conversation between two friends discussing weekend plans.)Question 3: What activity do the friends decide to do together on Saturday?A. Go to the movies.B. Visit a museum.C. Play tennis.D. Have a picnic.Answer: ARecording 4:(A lecture excerpt on the history of the Internet.)Question 4: Who is credited with inventing the World Wide Web?A. Tim Berners-Lee.B. Bill Gates.C. Steve Jobs.D. Larry Page and Sergey Brin.Answer: ARecording 5:(A weather forecast for the upcoming week.)Question 5: What type of weather is expected for Tuesday?A. Sunny and warm.B. Rainy with thunderstorms.C. Cloudy and cool.D. Snowy and cold.Answer: C二、单选题（每题3分）1.Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?A. Did you see the movie last night, John?B. Did, you see the movie last night John?C. Did you, see the movie last night John?D. Did you see, the movie last night John?Answer: A2.The teacher advised us to_______more books in order to improve our English.A. readB. readingC. readsD. to readAnswer: A3.He has been living in Shanghai for ten years and he knows the city very _______.A. goodB. wellC. bestD. betterAnswer: B4.The news_______he would come to our school next week is true.A. thatB. whatC. whetherD. howAnswer: A5.—I’m sorry I’m late.—_______. You’re here now.A. It’s OKB. That’s rightC. Not at allD. Don’t mention itAnswer: A三、多选题（每题4分）Question 1:Which of the following are effective strategies for English language learners to improve their reading comprehension?A) Reading widely across different genres.B) Practicing active reading by taking notes and summarizing key points.C) Using dictionaries excessively to look up every unknown word.D) Setting aside dedicated time for daily reading.Answers: A, B, DQuestion 2:In the context of English grammar, which of these are examples of non-finite verb forms?A) Infinitives (e.g., to walk)B) Participles (e.g., walking, walked)C) Gerunds (e.g., walking as a noun)D) Finite verbs (e.g., walks, walked)Answers: A, B, CQuestion 3:Identify the literary devices used in the following sentence: “The sun, a ball of fire, blazed across the sky, painting the clouds with hues of gold and crimson.”A) Metaphor (comparing the sun to a ball of fire)B) Personification (giving the sun human-like actions)C) Simile (using “like” or “as” to compare)D) Alliteration (repetition of initial consonant sounds)Answers: A, DQuestion 4:Which of the following are considered essential components of effective writing?A) A clear and concise introduction.B) A well-structured body with supporting evidence.C) A conclusion that summarizes the main points and leaves a lasting impression.D) Excessive use of complex vocabulary to impress readers.Answers: A, B, CQuestion 5:When preparing for an English language exam, what are some recommended steps to improve listening comprehension?A) Listening to English radio programs and podcasts regularly.B) Watching English movies and TV shows with English subtitles.C) Practicing dictation, where you write down everything you hear.D) Avoiding listening materials that are too difficult, as they can be frustrating.Answers: A, B, C, D (Note: While avoiding excessively difficult materials can bebeneficial to avoid frustration, it’s also important to challenge oneself within amanageable range to improve.)四、阅读理解（每题4分）Title: “The Benefits of Reading for High School Students”Reading is a fundamental skill that not only enriches our knowledge but also shapes our personalities and improves our overall academic performance. For high school students in particular, reading plays a pivotal role in developing critical thinking, enhancingvocabulary, and broadening horizons. In this article, we will explore some of the keybenefits of reading for high school students, with a focus on how it can benefit theirgrowth and preparation for future studies.Benefits of Reading for High School Students:1.Improves Language Skills: Regular reading exposes students to a wide rangeof vocabulary and grammatical structures. This not only helps in expanding their language proficiency but also enhances their writing and speaking skills.2.Fosters Critical Thinking: As students engage with diverse texts, theylearn to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information. This process sharpens their critical thinking abilities, enabling them to approach complex problems with logic and reasoning.3.Broadens Perspectives: Books open doors to different cultures, eras, andperspectives. Reading exposes students to diverse ideas and lifestyles, fostering empathy and an appreciation for diversity.4.Stress Relief: In a high-pressure academic environment, reading can serveas a relaxing activity. It provides an escape from daily stresses, helping students recharge and refocus.5.Prepares for Future Studies: Strong reading skills are essential forsuccess in higher education. They lay the foundation for effective research, academic writing, and class discussions.Questions:1.What is the main purpose of the article? (4 points)•Answer: To highlight the benefits of reading for high school students.2.How does regular reading help improve language skills? (4 points)•Answer: Regular reading exposes students to a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures, which expands their language proficiency and enhancestheir writing and speaking skills.3.What skill does reading foster that is crucial for approaching complex problems? (4points)•Answer: Critical thinking.4.How does reading contribute to broadening students’ perspectives? (4 points)•Answer: By exposing them to different cultures, eras, and perspectives, reading fosters empathy and an appreciation for diversity.5.What role do strong reading skills play in preparing students for future studies? (4points)•Answer: Strong reading skills lay the foundation for effective research, academic writing, and class discussions in higher education.五、作文（30分）Title: The Importance of Perseverance in Achieving SuccessDirections: Write an essay on the topic “The Importance of Perseverance in Achieving Success.” In your essay, you should discuss why perseverance is crucial, provideexamples to illustrate your points, and conclude with your personal view on the matter.You should aim for a word count of approximately 150-200 words.Essay:The road to success is seldom paved with roses. It is a journey fraught with challenges, setbacks, and obstacles that often test our resolve. At the heart of navigating this treacherous path lies perseverance—a steadfast commitment to continue despite difficulties. This invaluable trait not only serves as a compass guiding us towards our goals but also fortifies our character, making us resilient in the face of adversity.One po ignant illustration of the power of perseverance is Thomas Edison’s quest for the perfect light bulb. After thousands of failed attempts, Edison was often ridiculed and doubted by contemporaries who deemed his endeavor futile. Yet, he persevered, fueled by an unwavering belief in his vision.His relentless pursuit eventually culminated in the invention thatrevolutionized illumination, forever changing the world. This example underscores the fact that success often lies just beyond the point where most people give up.Another inspiring tale is that of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist who fought tirelessly for girls’ education despite facing grave threats to her life. Despite being shot by the Taliban for her advocacy, Malala’s perseverance never faltered. She continued to speak out, using her platform to raise awareness and inspire millions around the globe. Her story is a testament to how perseverance can transform individual courage into a global movement.In my own life, I have encountered numerous instances where perseverance proved pivotal. When faced with academic challenges or personal setbacks, it has been my unwavering determination that has carried me through. Each obstacle overcome has strengthened my resolve, teaching me that progress, however slow, is still progress.In conclusion, perseverance is the cornerstone of success. It enables us to transform dreams into reality, turning adversity into opportunity. By embracing perseverance, we empower ourselves to push beyond limitations, overcome seemingly insurmountable hurdles, and ultimately achieve greatness. As these examples demonstrate, it is not the absence of obstacles that defines success but our ability to persist in the face of adversity.。
湖北省宜昌市协作体2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题(含答案)
宜昌市协作体高二期中考试英语考生注意：1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the speakers do with the old toysA. Give them away.B. Keep them.C. Throw them out.2. What time is it now by the woma n’s watchA.3:15.B.2:45.C.2:15.3. Why did the man miss part of the class yesterdayA. He disliked the class.B. The woman drove him away.C. He had to see the doctor.4. Where does the man suggest going firstA. His company.B. A gas station.C. A restaurant.5. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. A storm.B. A man.C. A place.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。
安徽省四校联考2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试题含解析
合肥四校联考2023~2024学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试英语（答案在最后）本试卷共4页。
全卷满分100分，考试时间90分钟。
注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分阅读理解(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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
ABook InformationChildren’s Day is coming.Here is some information about children’s books in our bookshop.All I Want for Christmas Is You Writer:Mariah CareyAge:for3—7yearsPrice:$17.99It is one of the bestsellers.It brings Christmas joy to readers.Its beautiful lyrics(歌词)will bring that same holiday spirit to readers in this picture-book about a young girl whose wish is for a new little dog.A Bear’s Year Writer:Kathy DuvalAge:for4—8yearsPrice:$18.99When spring arrives,the mother bear and her kids wake up,and as the weather warms to summer,the mother bear teaches her kids to fish.In autumn,as food grows less,the family prepares for the coming winter.The Little Prince Writer:Exupéry.S.Age:for11—14yearsPrice:$20.99The little prince lives on a small planet alone.One day he decides to leave his planet in search for the most important thing in his life.At last he finds out the answer from a fox of the Earth:the power of love.The Only Child Writer:Guo JingAge:for5—9yearsPrice:$22.99A little girl is lost in the forest.And she follows a deer deep into the woods.She finds herself in a strange world. But both her home and her family are very far away.How will she get back there?1.How much is All I Want for Christmas Is You?A.$17.99.B.$18.99.C.$20.99.D.$22.99.2.Who is the writer of A Bear’s Year?A.Mariah Carey.B.Kathy Duval.C.Exu．péry.S.D.Guo Jing.3.The above information is about________.A.Children’s moviesB.Children’s toysC.Children’s shoesD.Children’s books【答案】1.A 2.B 3.D【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。
高二上册期中英语考试试题及答案
【导语】⾼⼆⼀年,强⼈将浮出⽔⾯,鸟⼈将沉⼊海底。
⾼⼆重点解决三个问题:⼀,吃透课本;⼆，找寻适合⾃⼰的学习⽅法；三，总结⾃⼰考试技巧，形成习惯。
为了帮助你的学习更上⼀层楼，⽆忧考⾼⼆频道为你准备了《⾼⼆上册期中英语考试试题及答案》希望可以帮到你！ 第⼀卷（选择题共105分） 第⼀部分听⼒(共两节，满分20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三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话前，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。
每段对话读⼀遍。
1.WhatisBobinterestedinaboutthebook?A.Thephotos.B.Theideas.C.Thedata. 2.Wheredoestheconversationtakeplace?A.Inahotel.B.Onabus.C.Atacinema. 3.Whatdoesthewomanwanttodo?A.Buyaticket.B.Parkhercar.C.Waitherturn. 4.WhathasBilldone? A.Forgottenhispromise. B.Failedtofinishhiswork. C.Repeatedhiscarelessness. 5.Whichplacedoesthemanliketolivein?A.Aquietplace.B.Alonelyplace.C.Anoisyplace. 第⼆节(共15⼩题；每⼩题1分，满分15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三个选项中选出选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
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秒钟的做答时间。
每段对话或独⽩读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6⾄7题。
天津市第一中学2024_2025学年高二英语上学期期中试题
天津市第一中学2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分为第I 卷（选择题）、第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 100 分，考试用时90 分钟。
第I 卷 1 至 5 页，第 II 卷 6 页。
考生务必将答案涂写规定的位置上，答在试卷上的无效。
祝各位考生考试顺当!I 卷 (满分 70 分)I.听力理解（共 20 小题，每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 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。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the man go to London to do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Go sightseeing.C. Visit someone.2.What’s wrong with the man’s alarm clock?A. It doesn’t work well.B. It tells wrong time.C. It rings all the time.3.What’s the man’s nationality?A. Canadian.B. British.C. American.4.What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.5.What is the man going to do first after school today?A. Play basketball.B. Study at the library.C. Go home.其次节听下面 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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6~7 题。
6.What can we know about Peter?A.He has just got married.B.He met his girlfriend unexpectedly.C.He has returned home from abroad.7.What will the man go to Pairs for?A. Business.B. Sightseeing.C. Honeymoon. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8~10 题。
高二英语上学期期中考试卷(附答案)
1考号_____________ 班级______ 座号______ 姓名_____________第一学期高二年上学期期中考试卷英语科满分 150 分 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共105分）第一部分 听力（共二节, 满分 20 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,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. How does the man choose to post the letter?A. By express post.B. By normal post.C. By air post. 2. Where does the woman advise the man to change money?A. At the airport.B. At a bank.C. At a supermarket.3. What does the man want to buy?A. A mobile phone. B . A camera. C. An MP4 player. 4. What does the man invite the woman to do?A. Attend a party.B. See a film.C. Have dinner. 5. Who was injured?A. George ’s father.B. George ’s wife.C. George ’s wife ’s father.第二节（共15题; 每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从每题所给的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。
2023-2024学年北京丰台区高二(上)期中英语(A卷)试题及答案
2023北京丰台高二（上）期中英语（A卷）考试时间：90 分钟第一部分知识运用（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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
My friendship with the students in a primary school in Uganda started on a shaky ground. The 1 of not being understood was hidden within, for they spoke a language different from that of mine and mine too fell on deaf ears.I greeted them with a wide smile, and when I spoke further, they replied with ice cold 2 . A reminder echoed in my mind: you must live through it to get to them. So I gave it another try. I spoke 3 English with hand gestures and a bit of dancing. If all failed, the smile would 4 . Soon we picked up and then the 5 of the learners came into play. At the mention of a name, trembles and face covering were the response I got. I decided to 6 a desk with a team each day during group work to get closer. After school, I accompanied them home.7 , we became friends. They were even aware of my favorite fruit, avocado (牛油果). If I didn’t get one on my desk, it would 8 me wherever I was. My slippers were worn out. One night I left them out as no one could steal a pair of slippers in that state. The next morning, I was ready to drag my slippers on as usual and I was surprised they had been 9 . Wow!The little things we do for each other bring us great joy and warmth. We don’t have a proper spoken language, but we are fluent in the language of 10 .1.A. anger B. fear C. confusion D. disappointment2.A. agreement B. blame C. comment D. silence3.A. simple B. official C. academic D. unusual4.A. turn up B. break off C. take over D. fade away5.A. shyness B. laziness C. loneliness D. calmness6.A. clear B. share C. search D. exchange7.A. Suddenly B. Obviously C. Accidentally D. Gradually8.A. hit B. find C. catch D. hunt9.A. packed B. cleaned C. repaired D. abandoned10.A. sympathy B. admiration C. friendship D. confidence第二节语法填空 (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, 在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。
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。
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。
吉林省八校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月期中考试英语试题(含答案,无听力音频有听力原文)
高二英语试卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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. Where did the woman go yesterday?A. To her sister's house.B. To the man's house.C. To the hospital.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and secretary.B. Mother and son.C. Teacher and student.3. When will the speakers go to see the play?A. On Sunday.B. On Saturday.C. On Friday.4. What should the man do?A. Have a good rest.B. Take some medicine.C. Receive an operation.5. How does the girl feel about the exam tomorrow?A. Nervous.B. Confident.C. Confused.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。
四川省成都市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题含解析
高2022级高二上学期半期考试英语试题（答案在最后）时间：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the woman need to buy?A.A box.B.A desk.C.A TV.2.What is the woman looking for?A.Her hat.B.Her coat.C.Her gloves3.Where is the man going probably?A.To a hotel bar.B.To his room.C.To a restaurant4.Who is Dave?A.The man’s brother.B.The man’s classmate.C.A friend of the man’s brother.5.What are the speakers doing?A.Studying a book.B.Reading a letter.C.Collecting money.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。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
6.What was the woman’s first job?A.A secretary.B.A manager.C.A cleaner.7.How long did the woman work at Teknik Ltd?A.For three years.B.For four years.C.For seven years.听下面一段长对话，回答小题。
浙江省9 1高中联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中考试 英语 含答案
绝密★启用前2024学年第一学期浙江省9+1高中联盟高二年级期中考试英语试题2024年11月命题：慈溪中学宋浩颖李晓燕审题：桐乡高级中学潘丽丽义乌中学王文伟第一部分听力（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。
1. What does the woman recycle?A. Plastic.B. Glass.C. Paper.2. What’s wrong with Jane?A. She misses her home very much.B. She hasn’t received her mother’s letter.C. She is worried about her mother’s health.3. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospital.B. On a bus.C. In a classroom.4. How will the speakers go to the bookstore?A. By taxi.B. By bus.C. By bike.5. What does the woman say about the meeting?A. It has been brought forward.B. It has been called off.C. It will begin on time.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。
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高二英语期中宝铁一中张洁第一部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
1.architect A. sofa B. passage C. gard D. talent2.safely A. switch B. season C. Asia D. usual3.hear A. nearly B. search C. bear D. heart4.calm A. receive B. cinema C. locate D. citizen5.foot A. pool B. proof C. foolish D. cook第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）6.As time______,many people realised that his theory was right.A. going awayB. went awayC. going byD. went by7.I don't doubt____he took the first place in his class, but I do doubt___he will succeed in the end.A. if; thatB. but; whichC. whether; whetherD. that; whether8.We must pay attention______the fact that the young don't look_____ to the old nowadays.A. to; upB. on; downC. on; uponD. to ;down9.Hu Jintao was elected______of the People's Republic of China.A. a chairmanB. chairmanC. the chairmanD. chairmans10.When the wounded solider woke up in the hospital, he found ______by doctors and nurses.A. it to surroundB. himself surroundedC. to be surroundedD. himself surrounding11.With a lot of homework _______, I had to stay at home all day long.A. to be doneB. doingC. to doD. being done12._____alone in the dark room, the little boy began to cry.A. LeavingB. Having leftC. To be leftD. Left13.I happened________TV when mother came in.A. to watchB. to have been watchingC. to be watchingD. to have watched14.If____________, please call on me this afternoon.A. you are convenientB. you will be convenientC. it is convenient to youD. it will be convenient15.The idea__________we should save some money is right.A. thatB. whatC. asD. which16.Only by practising a few hours every day_________be able to master the language.A. you canB. can youC. you willD. will you17. ___________we will leave the place is not decided yet.A. ThatB. WhatC. WhetherD. If18.I prefer________ at home rather than________the boring film.A. staying; seeingB. to stay; seeC. to stay; to seeD. stay; see19.This kind of fish lives around an island____the west coast of the Pacific.A.onB.fromC. offD. along20.We should_________every minute to prepare for the coming exam.A. make the most ofB. make use ofC. make most ofD. make the most use of第三节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）Henry taught science at the city school. Once he went to a 21 and bought some books, some of 22 were expensive 23 . He left them in his car in 24 street. Then he went and bought 25 things at other shops. At six when he came back to his 26 ,he 27 one window was open and the books were 28 . Henry drove back to his home in the street.That night he wrote 29 a newspaper. The next day, he went to the police station. On Friday people read these words in the newspaper:Books Wanted30 you any books you 31 need? I buy old and modern books.Open 32 on Saturdays. Henry Smith, 18 Lake Street.Henry 33 at home on Saturday. His first visitor came at 8 o'clock. Henry took him to his room. At half past 9 another 34 arrived, with a bag under his arm."I have some books. You 35 books, don't you ？" he asked. " 36 . Bring them in, I'll have 37 at them," Henry said.Soon the books were on the dining-table. "Come in now and bring the list," Henry called 38 .A policeman came into the dining-room. He read the titles on the books and then 39 on the list in his hand.40 the same."Come with us, sir," the police said to the man.21.A. library B. tailor's shop C. bookstore D. restaurant22.A. that B. them C. which D. whose23.A. ones B. one C. book D. once24.A. the lonely B. a quiet C. an alone D. the alone25.A. some other B. any other C. others D. another26.A. car B. bus C. truck D. jeep27.A. knew B. recognized C. found out D. found28.A. going B. gone C. there D. here29.A. in B. with C. to D. about30A. Did B. Had C. Do D. Have31.A. no more B. not any more C. no longer D. not any longer32.A. the all day B. all day C. whole the day D. full days33.A. stayed B. stays C. studies D. studied34.A. woman B. lady C. girl D. man35.A. borrow B. buy C. lend D. sell36.A. No B. Yes C. Really D. Not yet37.A. look B. a read C. a look D. looked38.A. out B. back C. up D. off39.A. those B. these C. that D. this40.A. It was B. This was C. There were D. They were第二部分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）AMr. Lynch left the snow-filled streets of Chicago for a vacation in Florida. His wife was on a business trip and was planning to meet him there the next day. When he reached his hotel, he decided to send his wife a quickE-mail. Unable to find the piece of paper on which he had written her E-mail address, he did his best to type it in from memory.Unfortunately, he missed one letter, and his note was directed instead to an elderly preacher's(传教士) wife , whose husband had passed away only the day before. When the sad woman checked her E-mail, she took one look at the monitor(显示屏), let out a sharp scream, and fell to the floor in a dead faint(晕厥).At the sound, her family rushed into the room and saw this note on the screen:Dearest wife，Just got checked in. Everything prepared for your arrival tomorrow.P. S. Sure is hot down here.41.Mr. Lynch left for Florida to .A. meet his wifeB. do businessC. look for a hotel for his wifeD. spend his holiday42.The preacher's wife received the E-mail because .A. she and Mrs. Lynch had the same E-mail addressB. Mr. Lynch sent here the E-mail address for his wife'sC. Mr. Lynch mistook her E-mail address for his wife'sD. Mr. Lynch decided to play a joke on her.43.From the passage we can know that .A. Mrs. Lynch didn't know where her husband stayed in FloridaB. Mrs. Lynch didn't receive the E-mail from her husbandC. Mrs. Lynch wouldn't meet her husband in FloridaD. Mrs. Lynch would get angry because he failed to send her a quick E-mail44.By saying " Sure is hot down here", Mr. Lynch meant ．A. " Florida is hotter than Chicago "B. "If you lie down here, you'11 feel hot"C. " The farther you go down to Florida, the hotter you'11 feel"D. " It is much hotter in the earth than on the earth "45.The preacher's wife fell in faint because .A. she was too sad at her husband's deathB. she was too tired dealing with things after her husband's deathC. she was frightened at the message on the screen of computerD. she lost hope for life after her husband diedBNo other capital in Europe has more charm(迷人) or a richer past than Vienna, the capital of Austria. Green woods , mountains, and the large Danube River give the city beautiful surroundings.Vienna has more than l,600,000 people. Almost one-fourth of all the people of Austria live there. Vienna is sometimes called " a city without a country". It is so big that it does not seem to be suitable in so small a country as Austria.Vienna was a center of science and art and music, too. Many great musicians lived there. It had the name of being a city of spirits , partly because of the dance music and operettas （轻歌剧）written by Viennese musicians.After World War ⅠVienna found itself the capital of a rather poor country of less than 7,000 thousand people. World War Ⅱmade Vienna even worse than it was before. Since 1955, however, Vienna has been fast regaining its past greatness。