高二期中英语试卷及答案

高二上学期期中考试（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）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。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the man doing?A. Sending a fax.B. Sending a letter.C. Sending a box.2. How does the man get the information?A. From a computer game.B. From an E-mail from his classmate.C. From the Internet.3. Why does the man want to use the computer?A. Because it is the easiest way to get two copies.B. Because he likes to use the computer.C. Because he is good at computers.4. What does the woman really want to do?A. To copy the picture into the computer.B. To learn how to scan the picture into the computer.C. To talk to the man and ask him to teach her.5. What’s wrong with the computer?A. It doesn’t work.B. It was damaged by virus.C. There is nothing wrong with it.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）（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。

高2025届高二（下）期中考试英语试题（答案在最后）本试卷满分150分，考试用时150分钟。

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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，选出最佳选项。

1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gallery.B. In an office.C. In a store.2. Why does the woman come to the man?A. To buy a charger.B. To get the laptop.C. To change a battery.3. What is the man required to do?A. Find a list.B. Take a note.C. Sort the files.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A present.B. A party.C. A tradition.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Fix the lamp.B. Give her money back.C. Offer her a new room.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，选出最佳选项。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What does the woman plan to do with the books at first?A. Sell them.B. Throw them away.C. Keep them at home.7. What does the man do?A. He's a teacher.B. He's a writer.C. He's a librarian.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

英语试题第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，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where will the speakers go?A. Jean?s place.B. Their hometown.C. The hospital.2. What is the woman asking for?A. The man?s bill.B. The man?s keycard.C. The man?s room number.3. How much was the original price of the camera?A. $300.B. $280.C. $230.4. What does the woman want to be?A. A bank clerk.B. A nurse.C. A doctor.5. What does the woman want to do?A. Not go to the party.B. Slow down.C. Be quick.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。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What are the speakers talking about?A. The evening sky.B. The weather.C. The school project.7. What pictures did the boy take last week?A. The moon.B. The stars.C. The clouds.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

北京九中2024--2025学年度第一学期期中统练2024.11年级：高二科目：英语（考试时间 100 分钟满分 100 分）第一部分：知识运用（共30分）一、词汇（共20小题，每小题0.5分, 共10分。

从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

)1.请选出与单词“access”匹配的释义。

A. 特点B. 主人C. 报告D. 进入2.请选出与单词“convince”匹配的释义。

A. 便利B. 自信C. 说服D. 控制3.请选出与单词“effective”匹配的释义。

A. 效率B. 有效的C. 效果D. 影响4.请选出与单词“employee”匹配的释义。

A. 雇员B. 雇主C. 雇佣D. 雇佣合同5.请选出与单词“depressed”匹配的释义。

A. 绝望的B. 沮丧的C. 拼命的D. 敏感的6.请选出与单词“guilty”匹配的释义。

A. 自私的B. 忧愁的C. 内疚的D. 烦恼的7.请选出与单词“competitor”匹配的释义。

A. 竞争B. 比赛C. 能力D. 选手8.请选出与单词“devotion”匹配的释义。

A. 宿舍B. 提升C. 奉献D. 信任9.请选出与单词“contrast”匹配的释义。

A. 合同B. 差异C. 控制D. 捐献10.请选出与单词“intensity”匹配的释义。

A. 强度B. 意图C. 影响D. 邀请11.请选出与释义“极好的；难以置信的”匹配的单词。

A. incredibleB. passionateC. worthwhileD. sensitive12.请选出与释义“热心的，热衷的”匹配的单词。

A. emotionalB. enthusiasticC. gratefulD. practical13.请选出与释义“偏好，爱好”匹配的单词。

A. passionB. presentationC. preferenceD. principle14.请选出与释义“最后的，最终的”匹配的单词。

高二第二学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分30分）1.（8分）1 .What does Ms. Hooper do?A. She's an architectB. She's a studentC. She's a teacherD. She's a designer2. What is Ms. Hooper hoping to use as content entry?A Her final assignmentB The sketch she made last yearC A new restoration designD last-minute drawing3. What does Mr. Muri apologize for?A His promptnessB His lack of detailsC His hastily made adD His late reply4. What is Muri's concern for Ms. Hooper?A That she might be too busy to do this wellB That she is too young and inexperiencedC That she is a professional and this is not designed for themD That the requested designs might be different from what she has learned.2.（6分）When I was young, I had an old neighbor nam ed Dr. Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never shouted at us for playing in his yard. I remembered him as a neighbor who was nicer than anyone else in the neighborhood.When Dr. Gibbs was happy, he was planting trees. And his life’s goal was to make it a forest. Dr. Gibbs had some interesting theories about planting. He talked about trees that weren’t watered would grow deep roots in search of water. So he never watered his trees. He planted an oak (橡树) and, instead of watering it every morning, he beat it with the rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the tree’s attention.Dr. Gibbs died a couple of years. Every now and again, I walk by his house and look at the trees that he planted twenty-five y ears ago. They’re very strong now.I planted a couple of trees a few years later. I watered them regularly and took good care of them. Whenever a cold wind blows, they shake their leaves and branches.The funny thing about those trees of Dr. Gibbs was that difficulty seemed to help them in ways comfort and ease never could.1．What was Dr. Gibbs’ life goal?A. To study plants.B. To save more lives.C. To make a lot of money.D. To build a forest.2．One of Dr. Gibbs’ theories about planting was that ______.A. he often talked to the treesB. he never watered the treesC. he kicked the trees heavilyD. he buried the leaves around the roots 3．What does the writer mainly want to tell us?A. Trees are not as weak as we think.B. Difficulty is necessary for growth.C. We should listen to others’ adviceD. Planting trees is good for the environment.3.（8分）New law lets students sleep inWhen your alarm clock rings and you drag yourself out of bed, you probably wonder: Why on earth does school have to start so early?Fortunately, there is a new law to back you up―or better still, science.A law in California, passed on Oct 13, requires that public middle schools begin classes no earlier than 8:00 am and that high schools start no earlier than 8:30 am. The law will go into effect by July 1, 2022.Starting school at 8:00 or 8:30 in the morning may not sound like too big of a change, but it could mean one more hour of sleep for students who used to start school at 7:30 or even earlier.“The e ffect of that one hour is something they will be feeling as 40-year-old adults,” Sumit Bhargava, a sleep expert at Stanford University told The New York Times. He said that not having enough sleep can affect students’ mental health and increase the risk of getting fat and diabetes (糖尿病).In the short run, students’ school performances should improve almost immediately. Kyla Wahlstrom, a researcher at the University of Minnesota’s College of Education, found that students who have enough sleep are more alert (机敏的) in class and get better grades.Some might say that urging students to go to bed earlier could have been a much easier solution than changing the school timetable across an entire state. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, teenagers go through biological changes when they enter puberty (青春期), which makes it difficult for them to fall asleep before 11: 00 pm. So when school starts at 8: 00 or earlier, they can hardly get the ideal 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep that experts suggest they need to do their best in the daytime.This is why when the new law came out, its author, Anthony Portantino, said, “Generations of children will come to appreciate ( 感激) this historic day and our governor for taking bold action.1.When should public high schools start classes according to the California’s new law?A.No earlier than 8:30 am..B.No earlier than 8:00 am.C.No earlier than 7:30 am.D.No earlier than 9:00 am.2.What can we learn from Bhargava’s words?A. The amount of sleep people need changes with age.B. Lack of sleep could lead to health problems.C. Lack of sleep affects adults more than children.D. Sleep problems are one of the leading causes of diabetes3.What do we know about teenagers’ sleep patterns?A. Ideally, they need eight hours of sleep a night..B. Less sleep is needed when they enter pubertyC. They often wake up at midnight due to biologicalD. They may have difficulty falling asleep before11.pm4.Where does this passage probably come from?A. A n ewspaperB. A b iographyC. A textbookD. An advertisement4.（8分）Many people have long dreamed of being able to fly around as simply as riding a bicycle. Yet the safety and strength of a flying bike was always a big problem. Over the past 10 years，development in technology has moved the dream of personal flying vehicles closer to reality. Now，two groups of inventors say such vehicles may be available soon.The British company Malloy Aeronautics has developed a prototype(原型) of its flying bicycle. Grant Stapleton，marketing sales director of Malloy Aeronautics，says the Hoverbike is able to get in and out of small spaces very quickly.“It can be moved across continents very quickly because it can be folded and packed，” he adds.Mr. Stapleton says safety was the company’s main concern. He says the designers solved the safety issue by using overlapping rotors(交叠式旋翼) to power the vehicle.The company is testing a fullsize prototype of the Hoverbike，which will most likely be used first by the police and emergency rescue teams.In New Zealand，the Martin Aircraft Company is also testing a fullsize prototype of its personal flying device，called Jetpack(喷气背包).It can fly for more than 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high and reach a speed of 74 kilometers per hour.Peter Coker is the CEO of Martin Aircraft Company. He said Jetpack “is built around safety from the start”.In his words，“reliability is the most important element of it. We have safety built into the actual structure itself，very sim ilar to a Formula One racing car.”Jetpack uses a gasolinepowered engine that produces two powerful jet streams. Mr Coker says it also has a parachute(降落伞) that can be used should there be an emergency. “It starts to work at very low altitude and actually saves both the aircraft and the pilot，” he adds. Mr Coker says Jetpack will be ready for sale soon.1.We can learn from the passage that the Hoverbike __________.A. has been used by the police and emergency rescue teamsB. can be transported quickly after being folded and packedC. can hardly get in and out of small spaces quicklyD. can fly for over 30 minutes，up to 1,000 meters high2.The writer uses the example of Formula One racing car to show that .A.Jetpack’s engine is powerfulB.Jetpack is very safe and reliableC.Jetpack’s actual structure is uniqueD.Jetpack can reach a great speed and height3.The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to “ ”.A.the parachuteB.the engineC.JetpackD.the jet stream4.What is th e author’s main purpose of writing the passage?A.To describe the problems of inventing flying vehicles.B.To show the differences between the two personal flying vehicles..C.To introduce the latest development of flying vehicles.D.To advertise the two personal flying vehicles.二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分10分）5.（10分）根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2023-2024学年浙江省温州市高二下学期期中英语检测试卷一、阅读理解1、 A AConsidering studying in the US? Concerned about expense? Let's explore strategies for reducing economic pressure.Finding scholarships, as many US institutions offer scholarships to international students. Make use of search engines like Fastweb or for comprehensive scholarship searches. Scholarships can be competitive due to high demand. However, a large number of opportunities exist. Tips for securing scholarships. •Academic excellence: Strong academic performance is highly regarded by universities. •Extracurricular involvement: Participation in sports, music or community service distinguishes applicants. •Seek guidance: Teachers or advisers can offer valuable advice.Alternative cost-reduction measures •On-campus employment: International students can work on campus, providing both income and networking opportunities. •Community colleges: Start studies at a community college, which is often more affordable, before transferring to a university for degree completion. Host family accommodation: Living with a US family can be a cost-effective alternative to university housingFinancial options: leans and aid Loans（贷款）: Some financial institutions loans to international students. Financial aid: Certain universities provide financial assistance to international students.Practical budgeting Home cooking: Preparing meals at home is more economical than dining out. •Second-hand purchases: Choose used books and fumiture to save on expenses •Public transportation: Take buses and trains instead of owning a car for more cost-effective travel.(1) What is an advantage in guaranteeing scholarships?A. A great gift in art.B. Excellent academic performance.C. Active participation in class activities.D. A good command of using search engines.(2) Based on the passage, which of the following statements is true?A. Community college fees are relatively high.B. Owning a car is the cheapest way to get around.C. International students have access to financial aid in some universities.D. On-campus accommodation costs much less than living with a host family.(3) Which section of a newper may the text come from?A. Education.B. Economy.C. Transportation.D. Travel.2、 B Are you an "I person" or an "E person"? These two personality labels in particular are widely discussed online. They are part of a popular personality test called the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI. There are 16 personalities in all, of which "I" and "E" refer to "introverted" and "extroverted", respectively. Even if someone is typically quiet, many online discussions suggest that an "I person" can still act outgoing at times. For example, when an introverted person is with a group of introverted friends, they might become more social like an "E" person. According to psychologists, this idea of temporarily switching personalities is called "masking". That is hiding your true personality in specific situations. "Human beings want to feel they belong, and they might become people-pleasers to do so, " wrote the MasterClass website. Thinking on this, I may actually be the kind of person that these people are discussing. Most times, I just wish to make the atmosphere more interesting and exciting and show people that I'm easy to get along with. But deep down, I mostly enjoy being alone and quiet Using the MBTI result to identify and describe someone's personality seems fun. However, I went too far at one time. My sister was excitedly making a day-to-day travel plan when I remembered from an article that a "P person" doesn't like to make or stick to plans, so I said to her, "You don't seem like a "Pperson'". "Why? " she asked back. "Since when do I need to follow what my personality test tells me to do? " It was then that I realized that I'd taken the result too seriously. The MBTI personality test may show something you don't know about yourself and can even be a fun ice-breaker question when meeting new friends. And that's all it is-for fun. Knowing someone's MBTI result doesn't mean you really know this person.(1) An “I person" tends to ___.A. reflect on problems aloneB. enjoy gatherings with friendsC. be active in social situationsD. try to chat with complete strangers(2) Why does an "I person" act like an "E person" sometimes?A. Because he/she wants to be like others.B. Because he/she needs a sense of belonging.C. Because he/she dislikes to embarrass others.D. Because he/she is actually an "person" deep inside.(3) What does the writer mean by saying "I went too far" in paragraph 5?A. She pushed her sister too much.B. She failed to help her sister follow her plan.C. She believed blindly the result of the personality test.D. She discouraged her sister to make a detailed travel plan.(4) What does the writer think about the MBTI?A. It is supposed to be strictly followed.B. It tells you everything about your personality.C. It's an interesting way to start a chat with a stranger.D. It's a reliable approach to telling what type of people a person belongs to.3、 C When opening certain mobile apps, users often find disruptive （有干扰性的） open-app advertisements that impact their experience. Open-app advertisements are advertisements that appear in between contents or during transition screens, such as when an app is loading the next page. Some ofthese advertisements can redirect users to another app if the phone is shaken, causing a lot of frustration for consumers. These open-app advertisements function as gateways and become more common during online shopping festivals, redirecting users to shopping platforms such as Taobao and JD. Most smartphones have a gyroscope sensor （陀螺仪传感器） to detect shaking, leading to unintentional redirection. Many users not only find it annoying to find themselves on an advertisements page, but also have trouble disabling the gyroscope feature since sometimes their phones lack the choice to do so to avoid this issue. In response, authorities have introduced detailed regulations on shaking advertisements gateways. A regulation published in December 2022 outlines specific rules for the design of "shake-to-open" advertisements. It says that these advertisements can only be "clicked through" if the phone's rotation angle exceeds 35 degrees, with an action time longer than three seconds. Additionally, in February, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasized that pop-up or open-app advertisements should not disrupt users' experiences. A regulation introduced in May states that advertisements must include a clear button for users to close them. Government enforcement of these regulations presents challenges, as the number of apps and developers is great. However, this should not be an exeuse for internet platforms to break the rules, as this behavior causes far more harm than good. A survey by the Jiangsu Consumer Council showed that over 90 percent of users strongly dislike open-app advertisements, feeling that their rights are being threatened. While these advertisements might lead to more clicks, the fact is that the advertisements may harm the credibility of the platforms that the advertisements lead to and weaken the users' willingness to use the platforms. Platforms can achieve a mutually beneficial （互惠互利） solution only if they respect users' choices and provide suitable advertisements that users are wiling to accept.(1) What does the first paragraph mainly talk about concerning open-app ads?A. The benefits of open-app ads for online shopping platforms.B. The lack of regulations governing traditional advertising methods.C. The effectiveness of open-app ads in increasing users' engagement.D. The negative impact of disruptive open-app ads on users' experience.(2) What was regulated in December 2022 about "shake-to-open" ads?A. They can be clicked through without any restrictions.B. They can only be clicked through on certain conditions.C. They should have a clear button for users to close them.D. They should appear for only three seconds on the screen.(3) How can platforms reach a win-win solution as mentioned in the last paragraph?A. By ignoring users' choices.B. By respecting users' preferences.C. By presenting more irrelevant ads.D. By flooding users with more profitable ads.(4) What is the best title of the passage?A. The Preferences of Shopping Platforms.B. The Challenges of Online Shopping Festivals.C. The Role of Advertisements in Improving Users' Experience.D. The Battle against Disruptive Advertisements on Mobile Apps.4、D Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD, 创伤后应激障碍) is a mental disorder that develops among people who have experienced or observed traumatic things such as wars, disasters or other violent events. At the heart of PTSD is a memory that can not be controlled. It can affect the everyday lives of its sufferers in forms such as flashbacks, nightmares and anxiety. A new study done by researchers from Yale University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City suggests that patients with PTSD process their traumatic memories differently than regular memories. The researchers did brain scans of 28 PTSD patients. They asked the patients to listen to recorded narrations of their own memories. Some of the recorded memories were neutral, some were simply "sad", and some were traumatic. They found that when the patients listened to the "sad" memories, the hippocampus （海马体）, which is responsible for forming memories, was activated. But when they listened to the traumatic memories, a different area, called the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC, 后扣带回皮质), was engaged The PCC is not a memory region. Instead, it regulates internal experiences, such as daydreaming. The more severe PTSD symptoms are, the more active the PCC is. "The brain doesn't look like it is in a state of memory, it looks like it is in a state of present experience, " Daniela Schiller, one of the authors of the study, told The New York Times. That means people with PTSD feel as though they're experiencing the traumatic event again in the present moment, rather than thinking back on it like a typical memory. The new finding might hold hope for new PTSD therapies （治疗）. Future therapies are expected to focus on helping PTSD patients returm their traumatic memories to the hippocampus so that they can treat them as regular and non-disruptive （非破坏性的） memories. Changing the ways of thinking could help the brain reduce the feeling of immediate threat caused by trauma, according to llan Harpaz-Rotem, one of the paper's authors.(1) What does the underlined word "flashbacks" in paragraph I mean?A. Rapid movements of eyes.B. Loud sound in the distance.C. Repeated upsetting memories.D. Bright lights suddenly appearing.(2) How do people with PTSD recall traumatic events according to Daniela Schiller?A. They treat them as regular memories.B. They can easily control these memories.C. They struggle to remember traumatic events clearly.D. They vividly relive traumatic events as if they are happening at present.(3) What is the author's attitude towards the new finding?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Unclear.D. Doubtful.(4) What is the purpose of the passage?A. To analyze the reasons for traumatic events.B. To inform readers of the symptoms of PTSD patients.C. To advocate patients' participation in future therapies.D. To present a research finding and its potential application.二、七选五5、 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。

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（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。

山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Europe has numerous islands where you can get closer to nature. Here are some of the best for getting away from the crowds.Schiermonnikoog, the NetherlandsSchier is primarily a national park, covered in forests and with some of Europe’s most untouched beaches. Only residents are allowed to drive cars on the island, which you can get to by taking a 45-minute ferry (渡轮). Once there, visitors can hunt for beautiful and specially-shaped stones washed ashore on the island’s wide white beaches, go diving or take surfing lessons along natural sandbanks.Flores, PortugalFlores Island in the westernmost stretches of the Azores is a nature lover’s dream. Deep blue lakes, vivid green valleys and boiling hot springs are among the otherworldly sights on the 55-square-mile volcanic island home to 3, 400 people, where you can arrive via flights from other Azorean islands.Naustholmen, NorwayVisitors can take ferries to reach this private island owned by Norwegian adventurer Randi Skaug, the first Norwegian woman to climb Mount Everest. Naustholmen guests spend their days going boating or hiking to the top of the Lofoten Islands for sunset views. They can also simply do nothing at all, surrounded by the silence and beauty of this remote place.Skyros, GreeceFor a more isolated (隔绝) experience, set your sights to the island of Skyros. One of 24 islands in the Sporades chain in the northwest Aegean Sea, Skyros is reached via flights from mainland Greece as well as by ferry from the mainland and other nearby Greek islands. With the exception of Skyros’ famous carnival (狂欢节) which puts the island into nonstop party mode —it’s a perfect place for swimmers to regis ter for a surfing class.1．What do Schiermonnikoog and Skyros have in common?A. They both have a national park.B. They both offer surfing lessons.C. They both give free ferry service.D. They both throw attractive parties.2．What can a tourist do in Naustholmen?A. Take a rowing-boat race.B. Climb the volcanic island.C. Enjoy the beautiful sunset.D. Pick up unique beach stones.3．Which destination suits tourists interested in hot springs?A. Skyros.B. Naustholmen.C. Flores.D. Schiermonnikoog.Lufinha has crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat powered only by the sun and wind. He used kites to move the boat and solar power to use lights and equipment on the boat. He expects his trip will earn him a Guinness World Record for Fastest Solo Atlantic Crossing by Kite Boat. He also hopes to help people understand the need to protect the oceans.The kite-powered boat reached top speeds of over 30 kilometers per hour. Lufinha traveled 6,400 kilometers in 25 days. The 38-year-old set out from Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal on November 3, 2022, and arrived in Martinique on December 20, Lufinha was not at sea for all that time, however. He made a planned stop at the Canary Islands on November 8. But he had to stay longer than planned because of the powerful storm and he remained there until November 30.Lufinha made the crossing completely alone in a 7.2-meter-long and 5.6-meter-wide trimaran, a boat which has three long, thin parts, with a small room for sleeping and shelter. Lufinha used a hand pump (抽水机) to produce water for drinking and cooking. He said, “I have two such water makers, which I can pump and every hour I can make around four liters of water.” The water pump has a special filter (过滤器) to remove salt from the sea water. Lufinha used the water to add to dried food he carried with him on the boat.He called his trip “a big learning experience”. It was a big test of his adaptability. He learned most of all to look at his problems relatively. He had so many problems all of the time, such as kites getting torn and kites exploding (爆炸). And the only way not to suffer was to think, “It could be worse.” He said his way of thinking during the difficult crossing helped him get through it hour by hour, day by day, week by week until he finished this Atlantic crossing.4．What’s one of the purposes of Lufinha’s trip?A. To set a new world record.B. To map out a new sailing route.C. To check his boat’s performance.D. To collect money for the local charity.5．Why did Lufinha stay longer than expected at the Canary Islands?A. His boat broke down halfway.B. He took the wrong sailing direction.C. His water pumps required replacing.D. He was overtaken by terrible weather.6．What was Lufinha’s biggest gain from the trip?A. He developed his own independence.B. He discovered how to obtain drinkable water.C. He learned to view problems more positively.D. He mastered more advanced sailing techniques.7．Which of the following can best describe Lufinha?A. Strict and honest.B. Calm and curious.C. Determined and brave.D. Outgoing and generous.A recent report from UNESCO warns that using technology in classes may not help as much as many people believe. The report suggests that technology should be used less in schools, and that smartphones should be barred from classrooms.The goal of the new report was to improve how technology is applied to education. “Instead of being the focus, technology should support learning. Too much attention on technology in education usually comes at a high cost,” the report says.Over the last 20 years, technology has been used more and more in schools. These days, it’s n ormal for students in many places to look up information on the internet rather than using books. But the report points out that around 500 million students from poor areas were unable to take part in online classes. That’s one example of what UNESCO says is a larger problem —the advantages of technology aren’t evenly shared. People and countries with less money are often left out.UNESCO admits that technology can help in many ways. It can allow students to learn in more interesting ways; it can help teachers explain difficult ideas; it can also help students who have special needs. But UNESCO says technology can also take the students’ attentionlearning. One study that was carried out in 14 countries showed that even just having a smartphone nearby can be distracting. Even so, UNESCO says that less than 25% of the world’s countries bar the use of phones in schools.The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work closely with teachers. Working with other classmates also helps students learn. UNESCO says that most schools should spend more money on things like books, classrooms and teachers.8．What does the text intend to tell us?A. Technologies can be double-edged.B. Education holds the key to development.C. The role of technologies is irreplaceable.D. School education encounters much resistance.9．What is discussed in paragraph 3 about technology in education?A. Safety concern.B. Wide application.C. Unreasonable management.D. Unbalanced availability.10．What does the underlined phrase “interfere with” mean in paragraph 4?A. Monitor.B. Disturb.C. Contribute to.D. Keep up.11．Where is the text most likely from?A. A business report.B. A research plan.C. A project handbook.D. A science magazine.Imagine taking a flying taxi to the airport, or crossing crowded city streets at rush hour, getting where you want to go far faster than you could in a car. Believe it or not, you might be able to do these things in an electric air taxi sooner than you think.An air taxi is a small aircraft—something like a mix between a helicopter(直升飞机) and a drone(无人机)—that can carry people from place to place. Air taxis don’t need a long runway like planes do. They can go straight up and down, like a helicopter.A company called Joby has been making and testing flying taxis since 2017. By 2025, Joby hopes to start carrying passengers for money. They’ve teamed up with Delta Air Lines to create a program to fly people from their homes to the airport. Joby also expects their air taxis to provide a ride-sharing service. Just like you might order a car to pick you up, you could use an app to order an air taxi. Joby’s air taxis will be flown by a pilot, and can ca rry four other passengers. They can fly as fast as 200 KPH and go around 100 miles before the electric batteries need to be recharged.Joby claims their taxis are both quieter and cheaper than helicopters. The company expects to charge about $3 a mile at first. But over time, they hope to bring the price down to less than $1 per mile.Exciting as the idea of flying taxis is, some people have concerns about them. The taxis may be quieter than helicopters, but they’ll still add noise and traffic to our skie s and endanger public safety when passengers are flying through the air.Still, it seems likely that air taxis will be part of the future of travel. The U.S. government says, “We could see air taxis in the skies by 2024 or 2025.”12．What are the main features of the air taxi?A. Traditional and expensive.B. Convenient and economical.C. Advanced but space-taking.D. Safe but energy-consuming.13．Why are helicopters mentioned in the text?A. To give a guess.B. To present an argument.C. To make a comparison.D. To introduce a phenomenon.14．What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us concerning the flying taxi?A. Its market risks.B. Its promising future.C. Its wide recognition.D. Its possible weaknesses.15．What can be the best title for the text?A. Flying Taxis Are Starting to Take OffB. Joby Has Already Mass-produced Air TaxisC. A Solution Is Used to Solve Traffic ProblemsD. America Has Improved Ride-sharing Services二、七选五16．We all want to be successful. ①_______We tend to focus directly on the end goals, failing to realize our big goals are not going to happen overnight. This is why celebrating small wins is so important in giving is motivation (动力) to push through difficulties and move forward. Then how to celebrate small wins?Break large goals down into small goals. When faced with a large goal, our minds can slip into the habit of delay. Small goals can help avoid this. ②_______Instead, make sure you create small, achievable goals that will allow you to see your progress more clearly. These small successes will help you feel good with each little step.Reward (犒劳) yourself. ③_______It could be anything from treating yourself to your favorite coffee or even taking a trip somewhere. Having something to look forward to trains the brain into creating motivation, which can speed up your pace of success.Don’t pressure yourself. Putting strict deadlines (截止日期) on your goals can lead to possible feelings of failure, even when there are small victories along the way. ④_______ This will increase your happiness and motivation as you celebrate small wins.Track your progress. Sometimes, we can give up because we are unaware of how close we are to success and forget how much we’ve done. Then why not keep a record? It will remind you how far you’ve come in achieving your goal. ⑤_______In short, small wins make huge successes. Celebrating small wins will make long-term goals easier to achieve in the long run.A. Be flexible with your time limits.B. Small wins can actually be easy to ignore.C. So don’t expe ct to realize your big dream instantly.D. The negative feelings may slow down your success.E. Do what you enjoy the most each time you complete a step.F. But along the journey to success, we can feel discouraged sometimes.G. Besides, seeing all the small wins written down can be a reward in itself.三、完形填空（15空）At nine years old, Klynn found her first hero — a local police officer making the daily rounds in her neighborhood. She kept track of what time he would pass by and would sit byfor her younger brother in a neighborhood where crimes (犯罪) often occurred. She didmalnutrition (营养不良).Later, Klynn moved away before being able to thank the man who had ensured her20 years later, Klynn managed to find Jeff, the officer, online. Upon seeing her childhoodabout whom he had been concerned all the years. And what touched him most was that hehero one day!17．A. crying B. waiting C. applauding D. listening18．A. nervously B. secretly C. excitedly D. confidently19．A. interaction B. encounter C. response D. conversation20．A. easy B. familiar C. special D. unforgettable21．A. blame B. trouble C. action D. responsibility22．A. freedom B. benefit C. health D. popularity23．A. challenge B. routine C. choice D. memory24．A. devoted B. polite C. generous D. attached25．A. show up B. come back C. drop in D. call out26．A. managing B. struggling C. expecting D. hesitating27．A. rushed B. led C. forced D. admitted28．A. happiness B. right C. safety D. survival29．A. recognized B. ignored C. contacted D. forgot30．A. compared B. reunited C. matched D. engaged31．A. designer B. adviser C. inspiration D. assistant四、短文填空32．For the past twenty years, Chen Huili, a cultural heritage monitor and guide, has devoted herself to①_________ (protect) the carvings of the Yuanjue Cave, part of the Dazu Rock Carvings in Chongqing, ②_________ were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.While showing visitors around, Chen became painfully aware of the serious damage to the cave③_________ (cause) by the passage of time. The flat-roofed cave lacked something to support its weight. As a result, the ceiling (顶部) was coming off in pieces, posing a great threat to the priceless carvings. With related knowledge and great eagerness④_________ (save) the sculptures, Chen joined the protection center.⑤_________time went by, Chen’s experience grew and eventually she developed her unique approach to protecting cultural heritage. She⑥_________ (involve) in a number of major projects so far, including the eight-year restoration of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara (千手观音). And with her team’s hard efforts,⑦_________ (effect) measures such as hydraulic iron frames (液压铁架) have now⑧_________ (successful) been introduced to support the roof of the Yuanjue Cave.⑨_________her remarkable achievements, Chen remains unsatisfied. In her opinion, it’s highly necessary to improve the role of technology in cultural heritage protection and totrain young talent for this field. For Chen, Yuanjue Cave will remain a focus and she believes there will be many fruitful⑩_________ (discovery) further down the line.五、书面表达33．假定你是李华，在英国某中学做交换生。

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。

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。

浙江省余姚市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试题姓名：__________ 班级：__________考号：__________项。

（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读理解Etiquette (礼仪) Matters Centre presents 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop Always wanted to give yourself the cutting edge that sets you apart from your peers (同龄人)?Our 2-Day Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower (赋予) you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood.This highly-respected, incredibly effective workshop is a hot favourite among parents and children. Through this workshop, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations.Highlight of the WorkshopDay 1Building self-esteem (自尊) through positive self-talk.Recognizing the importance of effective listening.Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.Obstacle Course Confidence Challenge.Day 2Manners in social media.Dining manners experience.Observing respectful manners in social settings.Presentation of certificates of completion to participants.Hurry! Slots are Limited!Dates: 12 December (Saturday) & 13 December (Sunday)Timing: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Age of participants: 9 to 12 years oldFees: $650 per child (inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days)Early bird discounts: 5% off for participants who register before 1 November and a free goodie bag worth $60.To register:Book through or come down to our head office at 65 Bras Basin Road.For more information, please visit our website, call us or follow us on social media.1．What attracts Participants most in the workshop?A．To experience the joy of learningB．To build social skills and confidenceC．To equip the power of hard skillsD．To promote their relationship with peers2．Which activity might be beneficial to those who want to improve speech ability?A．Manners in social media.B．Dining manners experience.C．Recognizing the importance of effective listening.D．Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.3．All participants attending the workshop will have ____.A．Tea and dinner.B．A discount.C．Course material.D．A free goodie bag.阅读理解Reading can be a social activity. Think of the people who belong to book groups. They choose books to read and then meet to discuss them. Now, the website turns the page on the traditional idea of a book group.Members go on the website and register (注册) the books they own and would like to share. BookCrossing provides an identification number to stick inside the book. Then the person leaves it in a public place, hoping that the book will have an adventure, traveling far and wide with each new reader who finds it.Bruce Pederson, the managing director of BookCrossing, says, "The two things that change your life are the people you meet and books you read. BookCrossing combines both."Members leave books on park benches and buses, in train stations and coffee shops. Whoever finds their book will go to the site and record where they found it.People who find a book can also leave a journal entry describing what they thought of it. E-mails are then sent to the BookCrossing to keep them updated about where their books have been found. Bruce Pederson says the idea is for people not to be selfish by keeping a book to gather dust on a shelf at home.BookCrossing is part of a trend among people who want to get back to the "real" and not the virtual. The website now has more than one million members in more than one hundred thirty-five countries.4．Why does the author mention book groups in the first paragraph?A．To make comparisons.B．To introduce the topic.C．To stress the importance.D．To provide an example.5．Why does BookCrossing attract so many people?A．They like to pass books to another reader.B．They like to mail books back to their owner.C．They like to keep books safe in the bookcase.D．They like to get back to the traditional style.6．What does the underlined word "virtual" in the last paragraph mean?A．Unreal.B．Effective.C．Meaningful.D．Wonderful.7．What is the best title for the text?A．Electronic Books: A new TrendB．A Website Brings Tradition BackC．Online Reading: A fashionable trendD．A Book Group for unselfish people阅读理解"Shuan Q" is a meme (网络流行语) which can be used as a popular way to say "I'm speechless" with a matching emoji (表情包) attached behind. No-one can deny the power of the Internet. Some believe it makes language weaker, but some see a brighter side, believing it makes online communication easier between strangers.An elementary school teacher in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, says that the evolution of Internet slang is not all fun and carefree. From his daily observations, he believes the "geographic boundary" between Internet slang and formal language is disappearing. On many occasions, the compositions he has received from pupils have been flooded with abbreviated slangs (网络梗).During last year's Two Sessions, several representatives put forward proposals such as "regulating online language" and "banning vulgar (粗俗) words", specifically to address this issue, expressing the need to reduce online language misuse and strengthen the protection of Chinese.However, many experts and scholars of linguistics and communication including Feng Zhiwei, disagree. Feng, believes that Internet language is a natural product of the dynamic development of language, and it is not necessary to ban it.8．What made the meme "Shuan Q" become popular?A．The power of internet B．The protection of ChineseC．Geographic boundary D．Strangers's communication9．What can we learn about internet slangs from paragraph 2 and 3?A．They are formal.B．They are funny and carefree.C．They are flooded among pupils.D．They were supported by all people.10．What is Feng Zhiwei's opinion about internet slangs?A．They are natural.B．They are misused.C．They should be banned.D．They are disappearing.11．Which word best describe the author's attitude to internet slangs?A．Doubtful B．Objective C．Indifferent D．Favorable阅读理解My family would describe me as anything but a risk-taker. "Grandma drives faster than you!" my younger son likes to joke with me. So when I announced I was going to step outside my comfort zone and sign up for a self-defense course, my children, my husband, and even my mom were a bit doubtful.A gym near my house was offering free two-hour classes including boxing, wrestling and judo (摔跤和柔道). I signed up for it and for the next days I questioned whether yoga would have been a wiser choice. The morning of the class, I pulled up to the gym, grabbed my water bottle along with a bit of courage I brought with me, and walked inside. We learned how to kick and knee someone where it counts and how to strike using the palms of our hands, After the instructor showed various escape techniques, I wondered what I was doing there. Seconds later, I reminded myself that I was on a search to push my boundaries (极限). By the time class ended, I was full of energy.Before I entered the gym, I never imagined I would have the confidence and courage to throw a punch that could discourage someone twice my size. Almost two years later, I still attend classes. As the oldest female in the class, I push myself to keep up, try harder and, more importantly, not quit.Between increasing my strength and feeling confident about protecting myself (although I hope I never have to test my skills outside of the gym), I'm proud of the risk I took in signing up for the course. I know that defending myself is not about strength; it's about strategy. At the same time, I'm calmer and less anxious—a benefit my family enjoys. As for my driving, after a recent lunch date, my mom suggested I speed up to at least the speed limit. She didn't want to be late for her tennis match.12．What kind of person the author was in her family's heart according to paragraph 1?A．She was unreliable.B．She liked taking risks.C．She would drive fast.D．She used to enjoy her comfortable zone13．Which of the following best describes the author?A．Humorous and brave B．Confident and caring.C．Generous and careless.D．Determined and careful.14．What can we learn about the author according to the passage?A．She becomes a better self.B．She often feels upset and lonely.C．She regrets taking the self-defense classes.D．She has ever been attacked outside of the gym.15．What does the passage imply?A．One is never too old to learn.B．Failure is the mother of success.C．Nothing is impossible for a willing heart.D．A woman owes her success to her family support.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）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。

重庆市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中学业质量联合调研抽测英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解The Maldives guarantees the whitest sand beaches and an unforgettable underwater world. Here are places that you can visit here.Patina Maldives, Fari IslandsThe Fari Islands sit in the northeast of the North Male Atoll, a 45-minute speed boat ride or a 15-minute seaplane flight from Elana International Airport.Unlike most of the other places on this list, Patina recently opened so you can check in rig ht now if you’re in need of an urgent escape.Avani+ Fares Maldives ResortJust a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, the Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort sits on an island surrounded by a lagoon in the west of the resort.Unique and remarkable biodiversity can be found in its coral reefs, sea grass beds and mangroves. Watch out for hawksbill turtles, rays and friendly reef sharks.Villa HavenIf you’re a deep-sea diver, this place will provide a luxurious base as you explore the resort’s many experiences.Their botanical gardens produce coconuts, tropical fruits, vegetables and herbs that will all be served up in Villa Haven’s restaurants, while sustainable local materials are also being used in the construction of the resort.Conrad Maldives RangaliThe twin-island property boasts some firsts including the world’s first ever undersea restaurant and first underwater bedroom.To mark the resort’s anniversary, 50 over-water villas have been revitalized, as have three restaurants and bars. Brand new additions include an adults-only gym, Majaa Explorers Hub and restaurants and the Furaavaru Teens Club.1、If you are interested in sea animals like turtles, which place can you visit?A. Villa Haven.B. Conrad Maldives Rangali.C. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands.D. Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.2、What can you do in Villa Haven?A. Have dinner in the undersea restaurant.B. Admire the botanical gardens.C. Go on a speed boat tour.D. Work out in the gym.3、What can we know from the passage?A. Both snorkeling and scuba diving are available in Villa Haven.B. The Fari Islands are a 15-minute seaplane flight from the mainland.C. Conrad Maldives Rangali is equipped with the undersea restaurant.D. Sustainable materials are used in the building of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.Last year, Abraham Olagbegi got the news that he got a disease and needed a bone marrow transplant (骨髓移植). About a year later, the 13-year-old boy got much better news: His transplant was successful, and he could join Make-A-Wish, an organization that helps fulfill (完成) wishes of children with serious illnesses.That was when Abraham shared an idea with his mom. “I remember when we were coming home after seeing his doctor, he said, ‘Mom, I thought about it, and I really want to feed the homeless,’ ” said Abraham’s mom, Miriam Olagbegi. “I said, ‘Are you sure, Abraham? You could do a lot... You’re sure you don’t want to play video games?’ ”However, Abraham was uninterested in the PlayStation. Instead, in September, Make-A-Wish helped Abraham organize a day to hand out free food in Jackson, Mississippi — the food and supplies were donated by local businesses. They were able to feed around 80 people that day.“When the homeless people get the plate, some of them would come back and sing to us and thank us,” he said. “And it just really feels good. It warms our hearts. My parents always taught us that it’s a blessing (好事) to be a blessing.”Abraham’s efforts are not over just yet —Make-A-Wish will help Abraham feed the homeless on the third Saturday of every month for a year. This will last through Aug. 2022, but Abraham already plans to keep it going much longer than that by starting the organization “Abraham’s Table”.“We’re just very excited to be able to continue on this attempt,” Abraham’s mom said. “If I was out there on the streets, I would want somebody to think of me and to do something special for me. So, that’s what I try to teach my kids and we just try to pay it forward, by doing what we were raised to do.”4、Why did Abraham’s mom ask him the questions in paragraph 2?A. She noticed his hesitation.B. She was worried about his illness.C. She doubted whether he was serious.D. She hoped he could give up his old habit.5、What do Abraham’s words in paragraph 4 show?A. He is happy to help others.B. He realized his mom was right.C. He is thankful for others’ support.D. He felt sure he had fully recovered.6、What is Abraham’s plan?A. To volunteer for charities as usual.B. To start a restaurant for the homeless.C. To continue giving the homeless food.D. To find public support for “Abraham’s Table”.7、Which of the following can best describe Abraham’s mom?A. Fearless and humorous.B. Strong-willed and calm.C. Hard-working and independent.D. Understanding and responsible.When I first heard about Summit Learning, I admitted I was not a bit happy and excited at all. I thought it would require interactions with others. But later, I was astonished when I got to experience it firsthand.Recently, we did a poetry project, and one of the activities was a peer (同龄人) review. I would never have taken part if it was up to me, as I preferred to work independently. But when I got involved, I found in the experience, I had done something that I thought was nearly impossible — it made my poetry better. My partner informed me of my mistakes and told me where I could give more detail.One of our final products of the project was to present our poetry to the class. I’ve always loved public speaking, but I thought with Summit Learning, I would have fewer chances to speak. I was wrong. The peer activities we did with a partner gave me more belief in my ability and inspired me to do more to make my presentation the best it could possibly be.Interactions like these are what Summit Learning is all about. This style of learning brings a positive and hard-working culture that allows us to push our boundaries and keep going. It creates a sense of community since we are all working towards a similar goal.As an active boy, I have always been ahead and advanced, but in a normal classroom, there are restrictions on what I can do. With Summit Learning, I can go beyond expectations in projects or move ahead in learning new content when I’m ready. I have ownership of my work and pursue my goals.Summit Learning has showed me how much people can grow and change. It has helped me see people and myself differently. It has been one of the greatest experiences of my life,and I cannot see myself going back to a normal classroom.8、What was the author’s initial response to Summit Learning?A. He was unwilling to attend it.B. He was excited to take part in it.C. He was astonished to hear about it.D. He was unhappy to withdraw from it.9、How did the poetry project benefit the author?A. It boosted his confidence.B. It developed his sense of humor.C. It reminded him to be independent.D. It taught him how to organize activities.10、What can be inferred about Summit Learning?A. It proves the limits of one’s abilities.B. It teaches poetry in a normal classroom.C. It transforms the traditional way of learning.D. It promotes diversity of classroom objectives.11、How does the author find Summit Learning now?A. Demanding.B. Admirable.C. Upsetting.D. Conventional.Mouse embryos (胚胎) have been cultured (培养) on the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant step in understanding reproduction in space. Led by Teruhiko Wakayama from the University of Yamanashi in Japan, this experiment studied the possible safety of human pregnancy (怀孕) during long space journeys, such as a trip to Mars that lasts more than six months. Wakayama emphasized the importance of this research, saying, “We are conducting research to ensure we will be able to safely have children if that time comes.”The experiment began on Earth, where early two-cell stage embryos from pregnant mice were taken out, frozen, and sent to the ISS on a SpaceX rocket. Astronauts on the ISS then warmed up and cultured the embryos for four days using devices specially designed for this task. Afterward, the embryos were kept and returned to Earth. The four-day growth period was chosen as embryos can only survive for this length outside a uterus, according to Wakayama.Upon their return, the embryos were examined to check the impact of space’s unique conditions, such as higher radiation (辐射) levels and microgravity (微重力). The results were promising; the embryos showed no DNA damage from radiation and showed normal structural development, including the crucial change into two cell groups necessary for forming the fetus and placenta. Wakayama found these results significant, as it was previously believed that microgravity might prevent the embryo’s ability to separate intothese separate cell types.While these findings are promising, further research is needed to fully understand space reproduction. Wakayama referred to a previous study involving pregnant rats in space, which resulted in the birth of typical-weight rats, suggesting normal development. The team now aims to further study the health of embryos exposed to space conditions and plans to test whether mouse embryos sent to the ISS can develop into healthy young after returning to Earth.12、What was the main purpose of sending mouse embryos to the ISS?A. To test the possibility of embryos in space.B. To study the effects of radiation on DNA.C. To culture embryos using specific devices.D. To observe the growth of pregnant mice.13、The mouse embryos showed after being cultured on the ISS.A. DNA damage from radiationB. failed separation into cell groupsC. adjustment to microgravityD. normal growth14、Why does the passage mention a previous rat study in paragraph 4?A. To provide supporting evidence for the resultsB. To describe the conditions for raising ratsC. To recommend a new research methodD. To introduce an unsuccessful experiment15、What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Space Mice: A Genetic RevolutionB. Pregnancy in Space: A Mouse Embryo StudyC. Mars Trip: Embryo ChallengesD. Mouse Embryos: Freezing Techniques二、七选五16、For most people traveling abroad, their first choice is probably to make a beeline for (直奔) tourist sights. For me, I find lots of joy in grocery (食品杂货店) shopping on holiday.As a vegetarian (素食主义者) , finding restaurants that meet my needs is not always easy abroad. ① The first thing I do, after dropping my bags off, is to go to a grocery store. That enables me to cook breakfast in the morning without walking around for hours trying to find “vegan breakfast” near me.The variety of foods attracts me every time I travel somewhere new. In Malta, I found themost delicious chocolate-filled cakes, a product I would struggle to find even in the UK. ②I was so delighted that I could enjoy such an unexpected treat. Another surprise was their selection of ice cream available even in the smallest grocery stores.③ Looking for smoked tofu and corn pancakes turns into quite a mission wheneverI visit Cluj-Napoca in Romania. There is usually only one variety of smoked tofu, sold in a very small tub (食品盒) and only in the cafeteria section. ④ That is because they are never available at the smaller ones.Grocery shopping on holiday sounds unusual. But it means being involved in the day-to-day lives of a country’s citizens. I can pretend I am a local and put myself in their shoes. I can watch kids begging their parents for sweets, an international experience that needs no language, or watch couples pick up snacks and drinks for a party on a Friday night. ⑤A. I ended up eating these every day for breakfast.B. The challenge of finding food is interesting, too.C. So I always make sure to book a place with a kitchen.D. Grocery shopping was a vital part of the holiday experience.E. It’s an act of understanding people as much as of buying food.F. Com pancakes always require a trip to the bigger grocery store.G. By wandering around in a new country, I start to see what they value.三、完形填空（15空）celebrations that I didn’t mind. They are a bunch of young, single guys and I would have felt out of place.day to “warn” us of the upcoming event and said it would be over at about 11 p. m. That wasin all my years of being a neighbor!And it really worked in their favor. My husband and I were so friendly that even whenlife.17、A. located B. explored C. challenged D. invited18、A. trapped B. impressed C. annoyed D. embarrassed19、A. later B. closer C. earlier D. further20、A. shocking B. frightening C. puzzling D. amazing21、A. cell number B. room number C. account number D. car number22、A. anxiously B. politely C. regularly D. obviously23、A. imagination B. consideration C. recognition D. organization24、A. promised B. supplied C. designed D. compared25、A. stress B. anxiety C. worry D. anger26、A. respond B. adapt C. contribute D. apply27、A. figure B. succeed C. matter D. access28、A. sleep B. maintain C. travel D. relax29、A. noticed B. delivered C. explored D. proved30、A. surrounding B. respect C. curiosity D. distance31、A. strategy B. apology C. communication D. inspiration四、短文填空32、For thousands of years, people have told fables (寓言) in ① attempt to teach a lesson or to pass on wisdom. Fables were part of the oral tradition of many early cultures with the well-known Aesop’s fables ② (date) to the sixth century, B. C. Yet, the form of the fable still has values today, as Rachel Carson says in “A Fable for Tomorrow.”Carson uses a simple, direct style common to fable. In fact, her style, as well as tone (口吻), seemingly ③(satisfy) the children. “There was once a town in the heart of America, where all life seemed ④ (enjoy) peaceful co-existence with is surroundings.” Her fable begins, with some familiar words ⑤ (adapt) from many age-old fables. Behind the simple style, however, is a serious message intended for everyone.Different from traditional ⑥(approach), Carson’s story ends with an accusation instead of a moral. She reminds people ⑦ the environmental dangers facing society,and she delivers the lesson ⑧ people must take responsibility for saving their environment.The themes of traditional fables often deal with simple truths about everyday life. However, Cason’s theme is a more weighty warning about environmental destruction. ⑨is likely that a simple lyric form that has been passed down through the ages can still be ⑩(benefit) today to draw attention to important truths.五、书面表达33、假如你是李华，2024年哈尔滨国际冰雪节(Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival)组委会面向全国高中生招募志愿者，你希望成为志愿者，请向组委会写一封申请信，内容如下：1. 个人特长(英语能力，性格等)；2. 对志愿者工作的理解；3. 希望获准。

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。

洛阳市2023—2024学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试卷一、短对话(共5 分)1.What is the woman’s presentation about?A.Watches.B.Channels.C.Animals.【答案】C【原文】W: Hi, Bob. Can I switch to another channel? I need to make a presentation on animals in the English class tomorrow.M: Of course! Go ahead.2.What is the woman doing?A.Preparing a party.B.Planting some trees.C.Making a cake.【答案】A【原文】M: All right, Sara, I know you’re planning something big for my birthday. Could you tell me just what you have in your mind?W: I’m afraid I can’t. It’s supposed to be a surprise.3.Where are the speakers?A.In a school.B.At a shop.C.At a restaurant.【答案】B【原文】M: Good morning. How can I help you, madam?W: Yesterday I took this dress for my daughter here, but it’s a bit small. Can I change a larger one? M: Let me check. Yes, there is a larger one.4.How is the man’s flat?A.Expensive.B.Big.C.North-facing.【答案】B【原文】W: Kevin, how is your new flat?M: It’s great, large and south-facing. And the rent is $345 a month with the property management fee and Internet included.W: Wow! That’s a wonderful price.5.What was the man’s major in the past?A.BusinessB.Management.C.Science.【答案】A【原文】W: John, I heard you have changed your major. Is that true?M: Yes. After studying Business for half a year, I found I didn’t really like it.W: So what are you studying now?M: Wild Life Science.二、长对话(共11 分)听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。