高二上学期期中考试英语试卷 Word版含答案

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。

雅礼教育集团期中考试试卷高二英语时量：120分钟总分：150分第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共10小题，每小题2分，满分20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。

AYou can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. The popular saying has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.On the Road, 1957, by Jack KerouacThe book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.Life Is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan KunderaJeanJacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams, and has a relatio nship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The, book invites you to deeply reflect on your current lifeThe Stories of Sahara, 1967, by SanmaoThe book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in th e Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotion, will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.Lotus, 2006, by AnnbabyThis novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modem people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the sacred land Tibet.21. Which bock is about the exploration of life value through a journey?A. On the Road.B. Life Is Elsewhere.C. The Stories of Sahara.D. Lotus22. Whose book could be the most suitable for your trip to Germany?A. Jack Kerouac’s.B. Sanmao’sC. Annbaby’s.D. Milan Kundera’s.23. What can we learn from the text?A. Lotus is a religious book exploring Tibetan Buddhist culture.B. On the Road advises a classic route for driving across the US.C. The Stories of Sahara records its ambers own life in the desert.D. Life Is Elsewhere demonstrates JeanJacques Rousseau’s own life.BRodney Smith is a man with a task. The Bermuda native is in the midst of a trip that will take him to every state in the nation, mowing lawns (修理草坪) Five years ago, Smith came across a senior men mowing his lawn and stopped to help. “When I came across the elderly man, my life changed” he said. After that, Smith went on to create the Raising Men Lawn Care Service (RMLCS) to mow 1awns for the elderly, disabled single moms and former soldiers free of charge. As part of providing free yard work, the organization teaches children about serving their communities and lawn mower safety.A key component of RMLCS is its 50-yard challenge. which sets a goal for children nationwide to mow 50 lawns for free in their community. When a kid signs up for the challenge the group sends them a white shirt with the Raising Men logo (标识), shades and ear protection. The participants receive a different colored shirt after every 10th lawn they mow. When they have completed the task for 50 yards, they receive a special visit from Smith or someone with RMLCS. They give the volunteer a new lawnmower, free of charge and cut other lawns with them.Since this challenge started in 2016, 12 kids have already completed the challenge. And both boys and girls are part of it. At present they have 130 kids nationwide taking part in this challenge, including 7 in Bermuda and the U. K and one in Canada. So it’s spreading worldwide Even the Queen of England to notice— the governor of Bermuda presented Smith with an award late last year on behalf of her.It was also last year that Smith came up with the 50 Sates 50 Lawns campaign. Now, in 2020, he’s on the road again.24. What is the purpose of the Raising Men Laws Care Service?A. Educate children to work har&B. Offer free lawn cutting service.C. Make lawnmowers of high quality.D. Train professional lawn mowing workers25. What indicates a child completing the 50-yard challenge?A. A visit to RMLCS.B. The Raising Men logo.C. A white shirt and ear protection.D. A new lawnmower fromRMLCS.26. Why is the Queen of England mentioned?A. To praise the queen for her care.B. To prove Smith is respected by everyone.C. To show Smith’s behavior got recognizedD. To introduce where Smith’s motivation came from.27. What can be the best title for the text?A. Mow Lawns in Order to TravelB. Lawn Mowing — a New TrendC. Choose Mowing Lawns to HelpD. Rodney Smith — a Man Loving Mowing LawnsCIt you have a dog, you’ve probably tried to train it. There are some basics, such as sitting, staving not going to the bathroom on your rugs. And if your dog learns things quickly, you might start to think it’s really smart. But if you really want to know about dog intelligence, you have to look at non-dogs as well to understand what’s special to dogs and what is just typical of groups they belong to.Stephen Lea. a retired professor of psychology from the University of Exeter, and his team looked at hundreds of published studies to compare dog cognition (认知) with that of other animals. They found that dogs are good at picking up on social commands.Lea explained, “Th ey are good, for example, at using human pointing or following human gaze, looking at what you’re looking at. We’re not saying dogs aren’t good at those tasks, they are. What we were saying is that there are some other animals that are just as good at them, like bottle-nose dolphins and gray seals.”Lea also said, “It’s not something that’s unique to dogs or indeed very unexpected in dogs, given the sorts of animals dogs are. In other words, they’re domesticated (驯化的). They’re original from social hunters. And importantly, they’re carnivores (食肉动物). They belong to a big group of mammals that also includes cats, hyenas, otters, bears, and also the seals and sea lions, which we sometimes forget about, but which, of course, are also very easy to train despite n ot being domesticated.”And while dog cognition may not actually be exceptional, their noses definitely are. Their sense of smell—they can tell the extraordinary things, like which of two identical twins they’re looking at or sniffing (嗅) at. Lea also points out there are some tasks that dogs apparently cannot do, such as using tools or exhibiting self-awareness. However, he said, “There’s always the possibility that someone, somewhere is at this moment trying to prove that a dog can do something that we sa id it couldn’t. But if you can find it, we will happily change our minds.”28. Which of the following statements does Lea agree with in the passage?A. Dogs can use tools and exhibit self-awareness.B. Dogs are also thought to be clever even if knowing few basic commands.C. Dogs are better at comprehending human pointing than bottle-nose dolphins.D. Dogs can tell similar things like which of two identical twins they’re lookingat.29. How do dogs get the ability of picking up on social commands?A. Dogs are born with the ability.B. Dogs copy other animals’ behavior.C. Dogs are domesticated by human beings.D. Dogs are taught the ability by their parents.30. What is Lea’s attitude towards the opinions which are different from his?A. Neutral. B Positive. C. Doubtful. D.Negative.31. What is the appropriate title for the passage?A. The way to evaluate a dog’s IQ.B. The way to domesticate a smart dog.C. The way to improve a dog’s cognition.D. The way to study a dog’s small.DA decade-long study, also the first major research into air pollution and disease has shown that living near a main road increases the risk of dementia (痴呆). The study of 6.6 million people found that one in 10 dementia deaths in people living within 50 meters of a busy road was due to waste gas and noise.Air pollution is already known to contribute to the deaths of around 40,000 people in Britain each year by worsening breathing and heart conditions, while previous research showed emissions (排放物)can cause brain shrinkage. But the new study by Canadian public health scientists is the first to find a link between living close to heavy traffic and the increasing of dementia, a discovery described as “believable” and “impressive” by British experts.Dr Hong Chen said, “Our study suggests that busy roads could be a source of environmental stressors that could give rise to the onset (发生) of dementia. Population growth and urbanization has placed many people close to heavy traffic, and with widespread exposure to heavy traffic and growing rates of dementia, even a modest effect from near-road exposure could cause a large public health burden. More research to understanding this link is needed, particularly into the effects of different aspects of traffic, such as air pollutants and noise.”In the new study, the team tracked all adults aged between 20 and 85 living inOntario for more than a decade from 2001 to 2012. They used postcodes to determine how close people lived to a main road and analyzed medical records to see if they went on to develop dementia, Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (多发性硬化).While there was no correlation between living near a road and Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis, dementia risk reduced as people lived further from a main road, with a 7 percent higher risk in developing dementia among those living within 50 metres: a 4 percent higher risk at 50-100 metres and a 2 percent higher risk at 101-200 metres After 200 metres there was no increase. Researchers believe that noise of traffic may also play a role in the raised risk as well as other urban pollution, which is often present near busy roads.32. What can we know about Canadian’s new study?A. it puzzles British experts.B. It brings benefits to dementia patients.C. It shows that air pollution can lead to dementia.D. It shows that air pollution can cause brain shrinaage.33. What Dr Hong Chen said shows that ________.A. people suffer dementia mainly due to air pollutionB. widespread exposure to traffic reduces the nsk of having dementiaC. the link between living near roads and having dementia is not obviousD. busy roads could be a source of environmental stressors that cause dementia34. What does the underlined word “correlation” in the last paragraph mean?A. change.B. association.C. improvement.D. secret.35. From the last paragraph we can know that ________.A. living within 200 metres of a main road is safe for peopleB. noise of traffic is not a risk of people developing dementiaC. living near a main road adds to the risk of suffering Parkinson’s diseaseD. the further away from heavy traffic, the smaller the risk of having dementia第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

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。

2023~2024学年第一学期期中试卷高二英语2023. 11第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95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。

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1. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman wants some pancakes.B. The man has had too much.C. They are having lunch.2. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Forgive the player.B. Kick the player out.C. Apologize to the player.3. Where will the man go for the holiday probably?A. To London.B. To Toronto.C. To his hometown.4. Which apartment is the woman interested in?A. The three-bedroom one.B. The two-bedroom one.C. The one-bedroom one.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A store.B. Their dormitory.C. The weather.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。

2020—2021年度高二年级期中测试英语试卷姓名：考试时间：得分：本试卷共60题，共120分，共10页。

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Popular Attractions in San FranciscoSan Francisco is a famous city in northern California on America ' s west coast , There are beautiful landmark sites such as the Golden Gate Bridge and winding Lombard Street .Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge is the symbol and landmark of San Francisco . The Bridge sparis the entire San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate strait of the Pacific Ocean , making it an impor tant transportation hub linking San Francisco and cities to the north . Many US movies and TV shows have been filmed here .Fisherman ' s WharfFisherman ' s Wharf is a strip extending from Ghirardelli Square all the way to Pier 3 5 and close to popular destinations such as Chinatown and the Lombard Street . Famous sites such as Alcatraz Island , Golden Gate Bridge , and the Bay Bridge can alsp be sighted in the distance . This is home to a wealth of shops and restaurants and lively street shows can be seen every - where .Lombard StreetLombard Street is so named for its multiple hairpin turns ) The 4 0 degree inclination here poses a serious challenge to driving skills . The whole street is paved with bricks and lined on either side with foliage as well as multicolored flowers , offering diverse views all around the year .Palace of Fine ArtsThe San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts was originally built to display works of art for the Panama - Pacific International Exposition in 1 9 1 5 , but was mostly rebuilt in 1 9 6 5 . Thelake and surrounding trees are also home to wildlife , such as ducks , birds and raccoons ) On top of the dusky red stone pillars stand sculptures of nymphs , which are a favorite subject ofmany photographers .21.Where should visitors go if they are movie fans ?A . Palace of Fine Arts .B . Fisherman ' s Wharf .C .Lombard Street .D . Golden Gate Bridge .22.W hat is Lombard Street named for ?A . Its sharp turnsB . The bricks .C.Multieolored flowers .D . Diverse views .23.What can visitors do at Palace of Fine Arts ?A . Appreciate lively street shows .B . Improve their driving skills .C .Take pietures of sculptures .D . Enjoy delicious food .BWatch actor Sterling K . Brown , and one of the first things you may notice is his eyes .In a scehe from the last season of The Marvelous Mrs . Maisel , Brown plays Reggie , a hard - nosed mandger . His language is rough , but his eyes reveal something more : He ' s feeling guilty and defensive . Or look at his work on NBC ' s hit drama This Is Us , where Brown plays Randall Pearson , a Black man adopted by a white family . Again , Brown ' s eyes reveal a lot .Those two performances have allowed Brown to make Emmy Awards history this year : nominsted as best lead actor in a drama series for This Is Us and best supporting actor in a comedy series for The Marvelous Mrs . Maisel on Amazon ' s Prime Video .Gratefu he is for his nominations , Brown also sees the record number of Black per - formers nominated for Emmys - about 3 4 % of acting nominees this year - as a welcome reac tion to the civil rights reckening and Black Lives Matter protests of the summer .The actor says it ' s also part of a long march toward recognition for Black performers , held back by oppression in Hollywood back to the early 1 9 0 0 s , when white people wore black - face to play Black characters in films .Brown has made history at awards shows before : in 2 0 1 8 , he became the first Black man to win best actor in a drama at both the and the Screen Actors Guild awards .With degrees from Stanford University and New York University ' s Tisch School of the Arts , Brown has spent about two decades appearing on TV shows like Lifetime ' s ArmyWives and his first series regular role , playing a cop on FX ' s short - lived 2 0 0 5 drama Starved .These days Brown is excited about the new season of This Is Us , which will begin with two episodes addressing both the coronavirns pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests .24 . Why does the author mention the TV series in paragraph 2 ?A . To indicate that Brown is an excellent actor .B . To show that Brown has played many rolés .C . To support the idea that Brown is an eye actorD . To introduce the man topic of the passage.25 . What do we know about this year ' s Emmy Awards ?A . Brown is awarded two acting prizes .B . More black performers get nominated.C . It still doesn ' t recognize civil rights.D . Black Lives Matter is the theme .26 . What does the author intend to do in paragraph 6 to 7?A . Add some background information .B . List Brown ' s . acting experiences .C . Intrpduce a new topic for discussion .D . Summarize the previous paragraph.27 . What can be a suitable title for the text ?A . This Year ' s Emmy AwardsB . Fight for Civil RightsD.A Black Emmy NomineeD . Brown : An Eye ActorCThe long reach of the coronavirus continues to show up in the strangest ways . The iconic (偶像的,标志性的)fast - food giant KFC ,announced it 's abandoning the famous advertisin slogan , " It ' s Finger Lickin ' . Good , " because the phrase is inappropriate to use during the COVID - 1 9 outbreak .KFC announced its plans to ( stop using the slogan which it ' s been using for 6 4 years in a low - key and funny statement titled , " AND THE WINNER OF THE AWARD FOR THE MOST INAPPROPRIATE SLOGAN FOR 2 0 2 0 GOES TO KFC . "" The home of the world ' s fayorite chicken admits that the slogan is a bit fff ' for now , " the news notes , before making clear that the use of " It ' s Finger Lickin ' Good " slogan will immediately be paused in . advertising around the globe starting on August 2 4 . " This year has been like no other , and , right now , our slogan doesn ' t feel quite right . "This is not the first time that KFC has with the use of their famous ad campaign dur - ing the coronavirus . In early March , KFC a television spot running in the UK that featured actors licking their fingers . You may recall that the earliest days of the pandemic filled with nonstop reminders not to touch your face for fear of spreading the virus . Of course , there ' s the potential dan - ger of spreading virus that comes with licking your fingers before ( or after ) touching any public sur - face , such as doorknobs and the tableware at your local fast food cafe .While we are pausing the use of It ' s Finger Lickin ' Good , we assure that the food loved by so many people around the world isn ' t changing one bit , " KFC ' s global chief marketing of - ficer , Catherine Tan - Gillespie , said .For those concerned with the potential permanence of this famous fast - food phras KFC ' s statement ended on a more cheerful note , " And for all those fans . don ' t worry the slo gan will be back . Just when the time is right .28.W hat do we know about KFC’s long-lived ad slogan from the first two paragraphs?A.It is too out-of -date to use.B . It has been replaced by a new one .C . It won an award for the best slogan .D . It is not suitable for this year .29 . What did KFC do in early March this year according to paragraph 4 ?A . It stopped its long - lived ad slogan in an ad .B . It displayed its famous slogan in an ad .C . It required actors to lick their fingers in the ad .D . It reminded people not to lick their fingers .30 . Which word best describes Catherine Tan - Gillespie ' s attitude to KFC ' s future ?A . Doubtful .B . Confident .C . Disappointed .D . Concerned .31 . What can we infer about KFC from the passage ?A . It is struggling for survival in 2 0 2 0 .B . It has lost popularity among its fans .C . It may use the slogan again sometime in the future .D . It has caused potential danger of spreading virus .DThe idea of using a public bathroom with see through walls may sound like the stuff of mghimares . But a famous Japanese is hoping to change that view , using new tech - nology to make restrooms in Tokyo parks more inviting ." There are two things we worry about when entering a public restroom , especially those cated at a park , " according to architect Shigeru Ban ' s firm . " The first is cleanliness , and the second is whether anyone is inside . 'The newly - invented transparent walls can turn off both of those worries , Ban says , by showing people what awaits them inside . After users enter the restroom and lock the door , the room ' s walls turn a powdery paste ) shade and are no longer see - through .Ban ' s are sure to make for great conversation among visitors to the park - and they ' ll stand out even more after dark . " At night , the facility lights up the park like a beautiful lantern , " the architect ' s website says .The group is behind the Tokyo Toilet project , world - famous architects to create toilets " like you ' ge never seen . The project ' s eye catching toilets are part of a plan to put people ar ease when isiting a public bathroom . The project may seem silly , but the 1 6 architects who are reimagining public toilets are some of the brightest names in Japanese architecture , The list includes four Pritzker Prize winners - Ban , Toyo Ito , Tadao Ando and Fumihiko Maki - along with international stars such as Kengo Kuma and Sou Fujimoto . The fashion designer Nigo is also contributing .Ban ' s colorful public bathrooms opened to the public this month in two parks : Yoyogi Fukamachi Mini Park and Haru - no - Ogawa Community Park . Other bespoke commodes will be opening in coming months .32 . Why are people often worried before entering a public restroom ?A . Its lock is usually useless .B . It ' s usually at a huge distance .C . It ' s not always clean .D . It ' s always occupied .33 . What does the underlined word " transparent " n mean in the third paragraph ?A . Easy to see through .B . Not easy to see through .C . Full of bright colors .D . Thick and strong .34 . What do we know about the project from the last two paragraphs ?A . It ' s and silly .B . It ' s rewarding and .C . It has won the Pritzker Prize .D . It ' s the fruit of colleqtive wisdom35 . Which of the following can be the best title for the text ?A . Should the public restrooms be upgraded ?B . The new high - tech walls of public restrooms are comingC.How do we live with see - through public facilities ?D . Some famous architects designed a silly project第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2024-2025学年上外版英语高二上学期期中复习试卷与参考答案一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）1、What does the man suggest the woman do?•[A] Take a taxi.•[B] Go to the airport earlier.•[C] Ask for help from a friend.•[D] Check the flight schedule online.Listen to the audio clip…Answer: [A] Take a taxi.Explanation:In the conversation, the man suggests that taking a taxi would be the quickest way to get to the airport on time given the current traffic conditions and the fact that her flight is leaving soon. He believes it’s more reliable than waiting for a bus or asking someone for a ride at such short notice.2、Where are the speakers most likely?•[A] In a library.•[B] In a restaurant.•[C] In a classroom.•[D] In a bookstore.Listen to the audio clip…Answer: [B] In a restaurant.Explanation:The speakers are discussing the menu and their food preferences, which indicates they are in a place where meals are served. One speaker mentions trying the new dish that has been highly recommended by the chef, and the other one agrees and talks about ordering drinks, which are typical behaviors of people dining out. Therefore, the context clearly points to them being in a restaurant.3.You hear a conversation between two students discussing their study plan for the upcoming midterm exams.A. The students are preparing for the English midterm exam.B. They are planning to study together in the library.C. They are trying to find a quiet place to study.D. They are discussing their favorite subjects.Answer: BExplanation: In the conversation, the students mention that they are both going to the library to study together, which indicates they are planning to study together in the library.4.You hear a dialogue between a teacher and a student about the student’s performance in a recent test.A. The student is worried about his low score in the test.B. The teacher is impressed with the student’s improvement.C. The teacher is suggesting the student to work harder.D. The student is confident about his performance in the test.Answer: AExplanation: The teacher’s tone and comments suggest concern for the student’s performance, and the student expresses worry about his low score in the test, indicating that the student is worried about his low score.5、What time does the library close on Saturdays?A. At 4:30 p.m.B. At 5:00 p.m.C. At 5:30 p.m.Answer: C. At 5:30 p.m.Explanation: In the dialogue, the librarian mentioned that on Saturdays the closing time is half an hour later than on weekdays, which means it closes at 5:30 p.m. rather than the usual weekday closing time of 5:00 p.m.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）1、Question: What does the man say about his vacation plans?A) He plans to go to Paris for the summer.B) He’s going to take a short trip during the winter break.C) He will spend his vacation in the countryside.Answer: CExplanation: In the conversation, the man mentions, “I’m thinking of spending my vacation in the countryside, maybe by the lake,” which indicates that he plans to spend his vacation in the countryside.2、Question: Why is the woman hesitant to accept the invitation?A) She is already planning a trip with her friends.B) She doesn’t have enough time to prepare for the trip.C) She is worried about the weather forecast for the weekend.Answer: BExplanation: The wo man says, “I was actually planning to go away with some friends this weekend, so I might not be able to make it,” which implies that she is hesitant to accept the invitation because she is already planning a trip with her friends.3、Questions 3 to 5 are based on the passage you have just heard.3、What is the main topic of the passage?A. The history of the InternetB. The impact of social media on communicationC. The development of smartphonesD. The role of technology in educationAnswer: BExplanation: The passage discussed how social media has changed the way people communicate and interact with one another, making option B the correct choice.4、According to the passage, what has been one of the effects of social mediaon society?A. It has made people less social in real life.B. It has increased the speed at which news travels.C. It has decreased the amount of information available.D. It has reduced the quality of education.Answer: BExplanation: The passage mentioned that one effect of social media is that it allows news and information to spread much faster than before, thus the correct answer is B.5.W: Excuse me, do you know where I can find the nearest post office around here?M: Oh, it’s not too far from here. Just walk straight down this street, and you’ll see it on your left after about two blocks.Question: What is the woman looking for?A. A restaurantB. A post officeC. A hotelD. A bookstoreAnswer: BExplanation: The woman is asking where the nearest post office is, which is indicated by the man’s response.6.M: I heard you’re planning a trip to Japan next summer. Are you excited?W: Absolutely! I’ve always wanted to visit Japan. I’m particularly inter ested in their traditional culture and cuisine.Question: What is the woman looking forward to?A. Visiting a restaurantB. Learning about Japanese cultureC. Traveling to a beachD. Shopping for souvenirsAnswer: BExplanation: The woman expresses her excitement about visiting Japan and mentions her interest in their traditional culture, which aligns with optionB.7、You will hear a conversation between two students discussing their weekend plans. Listen and answer the following question.Question: What activity do both students agree to do together?A. Go shoppingB. Watch a movieC. Visit a museumD. Go for a hikeAnswer: B. Watch a movieExplanation: In the conversation, the students mention that they both have free time on Saturday and agree to watch a movie together, which is why the answer is B.8、You will hear a short lecture about the importance of exercise. Listen and answer the following question.Question: According to the lecture, which of the following is a benefit of regular exercise?A. Improved concentrationB. Increased stress levelsC. Decreased immune system functionD. Higher risk of injuryAnswer: A. Improved concentrationExplanation: The lecture emphasizes that regular exercise can lead to better concentration and cognitive function, making A the correct answer. The other options are incorrect because they are not benefits mentioned in the lecture.9.W: I’m sorry, but I can’t find my wallet. Do you have any idea where it might be?M: Why don’t you check your backpack? Sometimes people pu t their wallets there without realizing it.Q: Where does the man suggest the woman look for her wallet?A: In her backpack.B: In her pocket.C: At the front desk.D: At the lost and found.Answer: AExplanation: The man suggests that the woman check her backpack, implying that her wallet might be there.10.W: Have you heard about the new restaurant that opened up on Main Street?I heard it serves the best Italian food in town.M: Yes, I’ve heard good things about it too. I’m actually planning to go there for dinner tonight. Would you like to join me?Q: What does the man plan to do tonight?A: Go to the movies.B: Have dinner at the new Italian restaurant.C: Go to the gym.D: Attend a concert.Answer: BExplanation: The man mentions that he is planning to go to the new Italian restaurant for dinner, indicating his intention.11.You will hear a conversation between two students, discussing their weekend plans. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.A)They are planning to go hiking.B)They are planning to go to a movie.C)They are planning to go shopping.D)They are planning to go to a concert.Answer: BExplanation: The conversation mentions that they are both free on Saturday and they are thinking of going to a movie together.11.Q: What are the speakers planning to do this weekend?A: Go hiking.B: Go to a movie.C: Go shopping.D: Go to a concert.12.You will hear a conversation between a student and a teacher, discussing an upcoming assignment. Listen carefully and choose the best answer to each question.A)The assignment is due in two weeks.B)The assignment is due in one week.C)The assignment is due in three weeks.D)The assignment is due in four weeks.Answer: BExplanation: The teacher says, “You have one week to complete the assignment, so make sure to start working on it as soon as possible.”12.Q: When is the assignment due?A: In two weeks.B: In one week.C: In three weeks.D: In four weeks.解析：根据老师的话，作业在一周内提交，所以答案是B。

太原五中2022-2021学年度第一学期阶段性检测高二英语出题：李红勤李星玲校对：高二外语组（2022.12）I. 阅读理解(共30分)第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AOn a Saturday night at home while relaxing with friends, a dog showed up at the house. In an attempt to find the legal owner and return the dog, we knocked on the door of the legal owner and an old man opened the door. This was the start of an interesting week.The old man sat down, made himself at home, and gifted us the dog. After a brief visit, he left, and we were now the proud owners of this dog. It takes experience and knowledge to know that our lifestyle can’t satisfy the needs of this dog; the owner that gifted us the dog was mismatched for him as well.Three attempts to return the dog to his old owner failed. (I think he was avoiding us.) Because our lifestyle didn’t allow us to give this poor dog the attention he needed, he disturbed the neighbors. They got involved. After we shared the story, they gained a new perspective and wisely stepped in to help us find a solution.One week later it was decided that dog would be picked up from us by the old neighbor. He would then return it to the previous owner who was more equipped to care for it.When faced with unexpected challenges in life, it helps to see everyone’s perspective. We have to look at one another’s perspective to solve a problem with honesty, experience and knowledge. That’s the sign of a leader. Although the old neighbor typically has little to do with leadership, it did bring a neighborhood together to understand one another and work as a team to solve a problem.1. Why was the dog taken to the author’s home?A. To find food to eat.B. To seek a proper owner.C. The author was friendly to him.D. The old man couldn’t feed him.2. What did the author find after he was gifted with the dog?A. He didn’t like the dog at all.B. He could deal with dog easily.C. The old neighbor was cheating him.D. It was unsuitable for him to keep the dog.3. What does the author intend to stress in the text?A. The value of team spirit.B. The smartness of the old neighbor.C. The importance of leadership skills.D. The need for calmness in front of challenges.BI was always blamed for watching too much cartoons. As I have said goodbye to my teenage, I shift to watching more movies to prove that I was a grown-up. Surprisingly, I found that movies have something in common with cartoons. They are unrealistic.Sometimes movies give people hope, including the hope of justice, the hope of tomorrow and almost everything else. A great number of people were once touched by certain movies. From time to time, movies try to deliver some decisive ideas to the audience. In this way, movies do cheer up many people to go on with their lives.It seems that there is a set formula in movies. We usually see the hero or heroine in the movies suffer a lot in the opening. Gradually and likely, the destination of them always comes to a turning point. So they have to struggle or make some important choices. Then the movie ends up with a happy finale. Or at least the hero finally manages to face his poor life with great courage somehow. However, when audience watch movies in the cinema, most of them just follow the story. Few of them may ask, “Will it happen in the real life？”Movies are also imitating the real life. Thus a movie, just like a novel, can never be the same as the real life. The setting of a movie is so ideal that we could hardly find it out in reality. The moviemakers just try their best to persuade the audience to believe the story is true. In a word, it is all just make-believe.For quite a long time, I think that the adults’ world is realistic in the opposite way of the children’s cartoon. However, the movies from the adult world turn out to be a made-up thing. At the very moment, I suddenly realize that movies are somewhat of the adult’s fairy tales or cartoons.To sum up, other than false comfort such as movies and tales, we are more in need of the maturity of mind, so that we can face our lives bravely and correctly.4. With time going on, the author shifts to watching more movies because he thinks that_____.A．they give him hope of justice and tomorrow in lifeB．they are for adult and that he is now an adultC．they help him forget the real worldD．they are similar to cartoons he used to watch5．Which of the following is true about the type of movies the author mentions?A．The hero or heroine simply has met no difficulty at all.B．The hero or heroine is able to deal successfully with any problems.C．Sometimes there are cartoon characters in the movies.D．The audience know they are simply foolish stories.6．The underlined word “make-believe” in Paragraph 4 probably means_____.A．something imagined to be realB．something too ideal to believeC．a happy ending all the audience desireD．a belief that is based on facts7．According to the author, which of the following is the side effect of the movies?A．People may be confused by them.B．Movies can usually improve real life.C．Film fans just follow the movie stories.D．False comfort may mislead the audience.CTulips(郁金香) are the national flower of Iran and Turkey. The European name for the flower is a misuse of the Persian word for turban(头巾), a mistake probably arising in the common Turkish custom of wearing flowers in the folds of the turban. Alternatively, the misuse may have arisen because this eastern flower, when not yet in full bloom,looks like a turban. In Persia, to give a red tulip was to declare your love for someone. The black center of the red tulip was said to represent the lover’s heart, burned to a coal by love’s passion.Originally growing in the Ottoman Empire (present-day Turkey), tulips were imported into Holland in the sixteenth century. When Carolus Clusius wrote the first major book on tulips in 1592, they became so popular that the tulips in his garden were stolen from time to time. As the Dutch Golden Age grew, so did this colorful flower. They were commonly seen in paintings and at festivals. In the mid-seventeenth century, tulips even created the first economics bubble（泡沫经济）, known as “Tulip Mania”. At that time, tulips were so expensive that they were used as money until the market for them crashed.Today, Holland is still known for its tulips and other flowers, often sincerely called “the flower shop of the world.” Tulips are planted in great fields of beautiful color, and transform the landscape into a sea of different colors. Tulip festivals are held throughout the country in spring. However, the most well-known tulip festival is organized in the Noordoostpolder, a province in the central Netherlands, each year. Held in the middle of the tulip fields, this flower festival runs from late April to early May. The Dutch people took their love of tulips abroad when they settled, and tulips and tulip festivals are now found in New York and Michigan, where the connection to their Dutch roots is still very strong.8. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the first paragraph?A. The origin of tulips.B. The meaning of tulips.C. What tulips look like.D. How tulips were named.9. What can we learn from the text?A. Carolus Clusius’ book made people import tulips into Holland.B. Holland is called “the flower shop of the world” because of the tulip.C. The tulip festival in the Noordoostpolder is sometimes held indoors.D. Holland is not the birthplace of tulips.10. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. The Dutch people’s love of tulips.B. Tulip festivals in Holland and abroad.C. Noordoostpolder, the tulip shop of the world.D. Tulips and the landscape of Holland.其次节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

绝密★考试结束前2023学年第一学期温州十校联合体高二期中联考高二年级英语学科试题考生须知：1．本卷共9页满分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纸上，写在试卷上无效。

4．考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。

选择题部分第一部分听力（共两节，满分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 will James do tomorrow?A. Give a talk.B.Write a report.C. Watch a TV programme.2.What did the woman dislike about the movie?A. The picture.B.The actors.C. The plot.3.What are the speakers probably doing?A. Climbing a mountain.B. Visiting a temple.C. Running a race.4.Where does the conversation take place?A. At a clothing store.B. At the tailor's.C. At the cleaner's.5.What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. An explorer.B. The South Pole.C. An objective.听下面5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

高二期中考试英语试题第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第—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。

ANational parks are an excellent way to explore all the beauty that the world has to offer:whether it’s endangered species,erupting volcanoes and snowy mountains,or rainforests and lakes.Of the thousands of national parks that exist in the world,these are the ones that should be on everyone’s bucket list.Yorkshire Dales,United KingdomContrary(相反)to the popular link of national parks with the wilderness,it is filled with winding valleys,hills and villages where over24,000people live and work.Visitors can walk through grassland,visit waterfalls or explore underground caves,but Yorkshire Dales is also home to several food shops,and the park hosts cheese festivals and farmers markets regularly,so it’s best to go hungry.Kakadu National Park,AustraliaIt is a delight for those who like a bit of history mixed with the biodiversity of national parks.While it houses thousands of species of wildlife,there’s more to the national park than that.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park,ChinaIt is surrounded by striking natural beauty and can be explored by land.But the river national park,as the name suggests,is best explored through leisurely boat rides that take visitors through many ancient towns that come along the way of the river.Vatnajökull National Park,IcelandHere’s a surprising fact:The whole of Vatnajökull National Park makes up14%of Iceland’s territory!The park is usually open for hikes around the glaciers;boat rides through glacier lakes,and tours that take visitors through the park’s many ice caves,waterfalls,and icebergs.Vatnajökull is also where two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes are located.21.What is recommended for a trip to Yorkshire Dales?A.Recording local customs.B.Skiing in the snowy mountains.C.Going with an empty stomach.D.Watching the eruption of volcanoes.22.Which park is the best choice for observing diverse wildlife?A.Yorkshire Dales.B.Kakadu National Park.C.Vatnajökull National Park.D.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park.23.What do the last two national parks have in common?A.There are many ancient towns.B.There are various ice caves inside.C.They are aimed at protecting rivers.D.They can be explored through boats.BThe sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new PhD program.The move was good for me professionally,but I worried about my husband and daughters.I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved(应得的).Anne,our first daughter,came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college.It was challenging to balance classes,work schedules,and being a mom.But I got through it,finding moments of joy along the way.On the nights when I was home,I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter.She’d respond by asking questions,such as“Mom,what are bacteria(细菌)?”It helped us both learn.After I graduated,I knew that I would need a PhD to land the kind of job I wanted.I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-graduate-student anxiety.I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to prioritize my career was going to have long-term bad impacts on my kids.So,I made a rule lo never be visibly upset about my work in front of my children.Over the past year,though,I’ve started to let go of some of this worry.I’ve realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation,but things are getting better.My husband landed a job that lie is happy with.Anne dreams of becoming a biologist.Recently,while driving past the cancer institute I work at,Anne said,“Thinking about people having cancer is so sad,but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”Pursuing academic career as a young mother is hard,but it’s also rewarding.My kids are learning to look at the world through science,and watching their mom succeed inspires them.I look forward to seeing them follow ray footsteps,whatever path they choose.24.How did the author feel about the move for her PhD program at first?A.It was fruitful but boring.B.It was hopeful but challenging..C.It was the last thing she would do.D.It was promising for the whole family.25.What does the underlined word“prioritize”in Paragraph3probably mean?A.CreateB.Change.C.Evaluate.D.Emphasize.26.What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph4?A.She is proud of her mother.B.She is interested in biology.C.Her mother takes her job seriously.D.She is ready to help patients with cancer.27.What might be the best title of the text?A.Ups and Downs in LifeB.Like Mother Like DaughterC.Double Harvests of Mom’s PursuitD.Generation Gap Narrowed by LoveCMore than ten years after introducing“Google Glass”,Alphabet Inc.has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses. The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public last month during the yearly Google conference.Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.The previous Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw.That caused widespread privacy concerns.The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look.The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability,but did not provide additional details.The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera.A demonstration explained that a person,wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language,can see the spoken words in their own language.The description showed translations including English,Mandarin,Spanish and American Sign Language.The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development.The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world.This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps,as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence(AI).Eddie Chung,a director of product management at Google,spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses.“What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers,taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,”he said.“Apart from breaking down language barriers,another use of these translating glasses is enabling communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing.While these glasses might not be a revolutionary product like Google Glass,they could provide a relatively simple solution to a real-world problem.”28.What can we learn about the latest smart eyeglasses?A.They will be equipped with a camera.B.They will appear on the market next year.C.They can help users communicate easily.D.They have a kind of science-fiction look.29.What’s the purpose of this text?A.To share a wearable computer device on sale.B.To introduce a new product in development.C.To advertise the smart eyeglasses for sale.D.To show the development of Google Glass Device.30.Who will use the new smart eyeglasses probably?A.A Japanese who will talk with some Frenchmen.B.Professors who research on native languages.C.Tourists who search and view maps in Germany.D.An American deaf boy who will listen to a speech.31.What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses.A.Favorable.B.Doubtful.C.Opposed.D.Disappointed.DGardeners who use pesticides(杀虫剂)are contributing to the decreasing population of British songbirds,a study suggests.Researchers have advocated stopping using poisonous chemicals in gardens in order to reduce the loss of birds and adopt wildlife-friendly practices instead.The results of the University of Sussex study,which researchers call the first of its kind,were published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.The study,which examined information on pesticide use and garden management from615garden owners in Britain,found32percent of gardens used pesticides,and the number of house sparrows was25%lower when glyphosate-based herbicides was used regularly.Slug pellets(鼻涕虫杀虫剂)also seemed to have an impact on bird sightings;in gardens where Slug pellets were used,house sparrow numbers were down by almost40%.Prof.Dave Goulson,of the school of life sciences at the University of Sussex,said,“The UK has22million gardens,which collectively could be a fantastic shelter for wildlife,but not if they are overly tidy and sprayed with poisons.We just don’t need pesticides in our gardens.Many towns around the world are now pesticide free.We should simply ban the use of these poisons in cities,following the example of France.”The Royal Horticultural Society,the UK’s leading gardening charity,said the use of pesticides and herbicides should be avoided if possible and they should only be used,if ever,in small and targeted applications.The research also found that those who adopted wildlife-friendly practices such as planting native bushes and flowers,or digging a wildlife pond,saw more birds than those who did not.Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu,a PhD researcher within the school of life sciences and an author of the study,said,“It’s encouraging lo find that simple measures,such as planting native bushes and trees and creating a pond,together with avoiding the use of pesticides, really make a measurable difference lo the number of birds you will see in your garden.”32.Why are the data mentioned in Paragraph2?A To help gardeners choose the proper pesticides.B.To compare the effects of two kinds of pesticides.C To reveal the serious influence of pesticides on birds.D To inform readers of the importance of house sparrows.33.What can be inferred from Prof.Dave Goulson’s words?A.Pesticides should be banned from use all over the UK.B.France has already made city regions pesticide free.C.The ideal places for wildlife in the UK are extremely tidy gardens.D.The gardens in the UK are so tidy that pesticides are not needed.34.What is the last paragraph about?A.Other methods to keep gardens tidy.B.Gardeners’attitudes towards the experiment.C.Other researchers’interest in the experiment.D.Additional ways to increase the number of birds.35.In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this text?A.Environment.B.Health.C.Transport.D.Economics.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二年级英语学科 试题考生须知：1．本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 I I 卷（非选择题），共 8 页，满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。

2．考生答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔填写在答题纸上。

3．选择题的答案须用 2B铅笔将答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如要改动，须将原填涂处用4．非选择题的答案须用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔写在答题纸上相应区域内，答案写在本试题卷上无效。

第 I 卷第一部分 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，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 Mr. Anderson do? A. He is a teacher. B. He is a librarian. C. He is a repairman. 2. When will the speakers visit the National Library? A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday. 3. What are the speakers doing? A. Having a dinner. B. Enjoying a holiday. C. Buying some fruit. 4. What does the girl mean? A. She was annoyed by the noise. B. She wants to play basketball too. C. She needed to take a day off. 5. How is Facebook in the m an‟s opinion? A. It ‟s safe to use.B. Facebook friends are reliable.C. It can waste your 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。

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。

A9高中联盟2023年秋季期中联考高二英语试卷试卷满分：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 are they talking about?A. Hobbies.B.Part-time jobs.C.Schoolwork.2. Where does the woman want to go?A.Korea.B.Canada.C.China.3. What street is the gas station on?A.South Street.B. Central Street.C.Turner Lane.4.What does the woman like best?A. Oranges.B. Apples.C.Watermelons.5.What does the man want to do?A. Ask for advice.B. Buy a shirt.C.Change a shirt.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

6.What’s the relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends.B. Neighbors.C.Couples.7.What does the man do?A. A secretary.B.A manager.C. A math teacher.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

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。