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2023—2024学年度上学期期末考试高二试题英语参考答案第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)1—5CACCB6—10BCACB11—15AABAA16—20CBBAC第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节21—23DBD24—27BBCC28—31ACDA32—35ACBD第二节36—40CDBGF第三部分语言应用（共两节，满分30分）第一节41—45CCDBA46—50DBCDA51—55BCABD第二节56.the57.ecological58.which59.facilities60.discovered61.will be pletely64.featuring65.with第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节参考范文：Dear friends,I feel greatly privileged to convey our warm welcome to you on behalf of the International Culture Exchange Center.We are thrilled to have you here for the3-day Chinese tea culture trip.As you may know,our city is one of the largest tea-growing bases in China and is famous for its various types of tea and amazing tea art.During your stay here,apart from tasting some well-known types of tea,you will also visit some tea plantations and appreciate wonderful tea art performances.I firmly believe you will have a deeper understanding of Chinese tea culture and make some friends here as well.If you need any help,please feel free to contact our center.Wish you an enjoyable and meaningful stay here!Thank you.第二节参考范文：Paragraph1:With one more look at me,Larry had to walk slowly down to the basement.He returned,placing the half box of ice cream on a plate before Dad.Mom passed bowls to him so he could serve the family.I felt depressed and waited for the coming storm.Emily eagerly watched Dad open the box!Then,they were astonished to find half of the box was empty!“I can’t believe this! We’ve been sold an almost-empty box of ice cream!”Dad shouted.It didn’t even cross his mind that there might be another reason.But smart Emily stared directly at Larry and asked,“Can you think of any other reason why the ice cream has disappeared?”Everyone quickly understood her implication. Paragraph2:To my great shock,just when I hesitated to admit it,Larry said,“Yes.I ate it.”My parents looked at Larry with disappointment,not believing that he would do such a thing.He had高二英语（答）—1always been a good boy.Then he apologized.Seeing that Larry’s face reddened and his eyes swelled,I got my lesson and told the truth.My father didn’t get mad about my behavior.Instead,he praised my brother for his kindness and courage,and also praised me for not escaping the blame for what I had done.He then bought another box of ice cream.We ate happily.听力材料Text1W:I’m late for work and my car isn’t working,so I need to find someone to take me to work.M:I can take you.Text2W:I went to a really cool museum with my class yesterday.M:Really?You mean the Nature Museum?W:No,it was the Science Museum,and there was a show of robots.We were supposed to go to the Art Museum,but that got canceled so we did this instead.Text3W:I just came to pick up my plastic container that I lent you the other day.M:Oh,right.Well,I’ve just washed it actually,so here you go.Text4W:John,can you do me a favor in the kitchen?M:At your service.W:I would like half of the chicken cut into slices,and the other half kept.Remember to cut off the fat.Your father doesn’t like the taste.Text5W:Hey,Rex,how are you at cooking?Are you any good?M:Not really if I’m honest.Text6M:What did you do on the weekend,Amy?W:Let me think.Oh,I went shopping on Friday evening and bought some daily necessities for the apartment.M:What did you get?W:Oh,some towels and a new toothbrush.Saturday wasn’t too bad.I went jogging in the morning and went to the gym in the afternoon.But after all that exercise,I was too tired to do anything on Saturday night.M:So how about Sunday?W:It was great!I went out on a date with a really great man that night.Text7W:Slow down,Adam.You’re driving like a mad man.M:I told Greta I’d pick her up at9:45.Her plane lands at9:20.W:Relax.It’s just9o’clock now.There’s plenty of time.M:I suppose so.W:Did you have breakfast yet?M:No.I jumped out of bed this morning and ran out of the front door.I didn’t have time to eat.W:I’ve got an apple in my bag,if you want it.高二英语（答）—2M:Have you got anything else?W:Pens,pencils,a notebook…but nothing to eat.Just the apple,I’m afraid.M:I’ll pick something up at the airport.W:Are you crazy?Food’s always ten times more expensive at the airport.Text8W:How on earth did you fall out of the window?M:I was sitting with my mother in the living room playing with my toys.My sister started crying in the bedroom,and my mom went to take care of her.So I pushed a chair near a window and climbed on top to have a look outside.And while I was standing by the window,my biscuit fell out of my mouth.I tried to catch it,but I lost my balance and fell.W:Oh,my goodness!Do you remember the fall?M:It was all very quick,but I remember lying on the ground with people all around me.And then I saw my mom.She was hopeless,because she thought my head hurt,but all I had was a broken leg.I was very lucky.W:Surely you’re a lucky boy.Be more careful next time.Text9W:Can I help you?M:Yes,my son and daughter bought this pen here for my wife’s birthday,but it doesn’t work,so I’d like to exchange it.W:Let me see.Was it dropped or anything?M:No,but you can see that the point is bent a little bit.W:Yes,it is,isn’t it?We’d be happy to exchange it for you.But I’m afraid we don’t have another purple one.We only have this pen in black or yellow now.M:My wife doesn’t really care for either of those colors.W:We have one with a red leather cover.That’s three dollars more.M:The children worked hard to save up the eleven dollars for this one.They would probably be upset if I paid for part of their present.W:If you want,we can order another pen just like this one.M:That sounds like a good idea.Would you please go ahead and do that?W:We’d be very happy to.It will take a week or ten days.We’ll call you when it comes in.M:Thank you very much.Text10M:May I have your attention,please?Today,I would like to share with you one of my experiences.It happened to me a few years ago.That day after lunch I was on my way to school hurriedly becauseI was afraid that I would be late.Suddenly I hit against an old man carelessly and the books andpapers in my hand dropped onto the ground.It was I that hit against him but I scolded the old man rudely.The man just smiled at me and helped me pick up all the books and papers on the ground.After that he turned round and went away.When I got to my classroom,our class teacher told us that a new teacher would replace him and the new teacher would arrive soon.To my surprise,I found that the new teacher was the man I had run into on my way to school.I believed he would have a rather poor opinion of me but he treated me the same as other students.From my story I learned a lesson that I should be polite to a stranger at any time.参考答案及解析第二部分阅读第一节A【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。

河南省南阳2024-2025高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分基础学问运用（共两节，30分）第一节单项选择（共20题，每小题1分，共20分）1.Not until very late that night her ______ house was ______ from the terrible flood.A. did she realize, under threatB. that she realized, under threatC. when she realized, in declineD. had she realized, in decline2.Ifs most urgent that the all the shops in the U.S ______ because of the increasingly confirmedCovid-19 cases.A. are closedB. should closeC. be closedD. have been closed3.Every year, many graduates travel from one place to another, ______ for a well-paid job.A. huntB. huntingC. to huntD. hunted4.New mothers can get ______ in their baby without realizing it.（错题回顾）A. picked upB. set upC. wrapped upD. put up5.The man wearing the black suit was the one ______ for chopping down the old tree ______around ninety meters tall in the botanic garden.A. to be blamed, measuredB. to blame, measuringC. blaming, measuringD. being blamed, measured6. A large quantity of water ______ polluted in the past twenty years across China.A. isB. areC. has beenD. have been7.With more and more birds, ______ some day some species will ______ completely. In addition,some of them have ______ environmental pollution.A. dying off; die out; died fromB. dying away; die off; died fromC. dying down; die out; died ofD. dying out; die away; died of8.. Whatever the little girl said, her parents would not allow her ______ there alone at night.A. risking to goB. to risk goingC. for risk to goD. risk going9.______ computer games is the reason leads to his being absent-minded in class.A. Being addicted to; thatB. Addicted to; whyC. Being addicted to; whyD. Addicted to; that10.We didn't know you were in trouble at that time, otherwise we ______ you a hand.A. gaveB. had givenC. would giveD. would have given11.Have you been aware ______ under the tree ______ two assistants.A. that; areB. that; isC. of; areD. of; is12.It is no use ______ time ______ that matter.（错题回顾）A. to waste; to discussB. wasting; discussingC wasting; to discuss D. to waste; discussing13.Only after he realized the significance of mastering two languages ______ English carefully.A. did he set about learningB. did he set out learningC. had he set about learningD. had he set out learning14. A war is so cruel that it always causes great losses, ______ has happened in Ukraine and other countries,（错题回顾）A. whatB. whichC. asD. where15.I will call you weekly and keep you ______ of what is going on here.A. informedB. informingC. informD. to inform16.Whenever I ______ difficulties, my parents always encourage me to my dreams.A. was stuck by, stick withB. got stuck by, stick toC .was stuck in, stick with D. got stuck in, stick to17.The coat ______ me perfectly. However, the color is too dark. Purple and blue are the colors that______ me well. Do you have a purple one or a blue one?A. fits; suitB. suits; fitC. fits; matchD. matches; suit18.The Floreana tortoise（龟）,once considered to, ______ is being brought back from the dead with careful conservation.（错题回顾）A. be wiped outB. have been wiped outC wipe out D. have wiped out19.Researchers claim ______ the first proof that getting a regular eight-hour sleep every nightmakes a real difference to our health.A. findingB. having foundC. to findD. to have found20.He found the problem was hard to ______.A . get rid B. get rid of C. be got rid of D. be got rid其次节单句语法填空（共10题，每小题1分）1.The church was a ______（memory） to the disaster victims.2.Before ______（call）, remain where you are.3.The success of a picnic usually turns the ______ weather.4.Having a bad boss is more than ______ annoyance.（错题回顾）5.If you try to remember everything, you will end up ______（remember） nothing.6.None of these would have been possible ______ their help.（错题回顾）7.It is important to keep yourself physically and mentally healthy, especially in such a competitive and______（stress） society.8.We waited with great ______ (anxious) for more news about the accident.9.Masses of work ______ (do) to prevent the river from being polluted up to now.10.Some books are to be tested, others ______ (swallow) and some few to be chewed and digested.(错题回顾)其次部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modem ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modem works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.Layout:The modem Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the buileing houses 13th-to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronest.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm(Fridays l0am to 9pm)and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk) , Leicester Square ( 3-minute walk) 9 Embankment (7-minute walk) , and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).21.In which century's collection can you see religious paintings?A. The 13th.B. The 17th.C. The 18th.D. The 20th.22.Where are Leonardo da Vinci's works shown?A. In the East Wing.B. In the main West Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing.D. In the North Wing.23.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Piccadilly Circus.B. Leicester Square.C. Embankment.D. Charing Cross.BFor almost two months Dominic York, a 23-year-old hairdresser, wandered about hospitals all night, wearing a white coat and pretending he was a doctor. Yesterday he proudly claimed in court that despite his complete lack of medical experience or qualifications, he had saved several people's lives. He had even been allowed to assist a surgeon during an emergency operation on a patient who was about to die on something she had swallowed.“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospital and suddenly I felt like playing one of the roles myself. So I put on a white jacket and a stethoscope（听诊器）and walked around one of the biggest hospital in London. At first, I just watched. Once you learn how doctors talk to patients, nurses and other doctors, it's easy to take people in.” he said.One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan. She had been knocked down by a car and fainted. When she came into hospital, York was standing over her.“He looked very professional. He told me his name was Doctor Simon. Then he gave me some sort of injection." she said. And then he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was. She didn't think there was anything wrong. "I would never have realized he was a fake if a policewoman hadn't showed me his photograph a week later. When the policewoman told me who he really was, I cou ld hardly believe my ears.”Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was "shocked and horrified,, that he got away with his deceiving（欺瞒）for so long, and then sentenced him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminal with mental disorders.“1 can only hope that this will not lead to further problems. After all, you will have considerable opportunities to study the behavior of the psychiatrists（精神科医生）who will look after you while you are there. If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a psych iatrist after you are set free, 1 shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence.” Judge Adams warned York.24.York was proud of the fact that.A. a surgeon let him watch an operation.B. he could perform some duties of a doctorC. he had cheated doctors for so longD. people thought he could become a real doctor25.York learned how to behave like a doctor by.A. watching other doctors workB. talking to doctors and nursesC. getting some training and experienceD. observing doctors while he was a patient26.Why was Laura Kennan in hospital?A.She had swallowed something and almost died.B.She had to have an emergency operation.C.She had been injured in a road accident.D.She had lost consciousness while driving.27.The judge's remark implied that York would be more severely punished if he.A. pretended to be a psychiatristB. tried to get away from prisonC. was proud of what he had doneD. studied the behavior of the psychiatristCThe baby is just one day old and has not yet left hospital. She is quiet but alert （警觉）.Twenty centimeters from her face researchers have placed a white card with two black spots on it. She stares at it carefully. A researcher removes the card and replaces it by another, this time with the spots differently spaced. As the cards change from one to the other, her gaze （注视）starts to lose its focus —until a third, with three black spots, is presented. Her gaze returns; she looks at it for twice as long as she did at the previous card. Can she tell that the number two is different from three, just 24 hours after coining into the world?Or do newborns simply prefer more to fewer? The same experiment, but with three spots shown before two, shows the same return of interest when the number of spots changes. Perhaps it is just the newness? When slightly older babies were shown cards with pictures of objects （a comb, a key, an orange and so on）, changing the number of objects had an effect separate from changing the objects themselves. Could it be the pattern that two things make, as opposed to three? No again. Babies paid more attention to squares moving randomly on a screen when their number changed from two to three, or three to two. The effect even crosses between senses. Babies who were repeatedly shown two spots became more excited when they then heard three drumbeats than when they heard just two; likewise （同样地）when the researchers started with drumbeats and moved to spots.28.The experiment described in Paragraph 1 is related to the baby's ______.A. sense of hearingB. sense of sightC. sense of touchD. sense of smell29.Babies are sensitive to the change in___.A. the size of cardsB. the color of picturesC. the shape of patternsD. the number of objects30.Why did the researchers test the babies with drumbeats?A. To reduce the difficulty of theexperiment.B. To see how babies recognize sounds.C. To carry their experiment further.D. To keep the babies9 interest.31.Where does this text probably come from?A. Science fiction.B. Children's literature.C. An advertisement.D. A science report.The word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people. Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote the trading and selling of goods. In the Middle Ages, merchants employed “town criers” to read public messages aloud to promote their goods. When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements （ads） could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.By the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services. The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. This was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.Advertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century. Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text. Everything, from clothes to drinks, was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns, the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.Near the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as ""advertising agencies （广告商）The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group. Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism （消费主义）as a way of life, spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the "right“ products.32.What was advertising like in the Middle Ages?A.Merchants were employed to promote products.B.Ad messages were shouted out in public places.C.Product information was included in books.D.Ad signs were put up in towns.33.What does the word "This" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Advertising in newspapers.B. Including pictures in ads.C. Selling goods in markets.D. Working with ad agencies.34.The 18th century advertising was special in its.A. growing spendingB. printing materialsC. advertising companiesD. attractive designs35. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. The Story of AdvertisingB. The Value of Advertising DesignsC. The Role of Newspaper AdvertisingD. The Development of Printing for Advertising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。

广东省广州三校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．It is often the case ______ anything is possible for those who hang on to hope.A．where B．that C．which D．when2．The manager put forward a suggestion ______ we should have an assistant. There is too much work to do.A．whether B．that C．which D．why3．A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not______ ships are built for.A．what B．that C．which D．why4．I think you'd better give the books to _________ needs them in his studies.A．those who B．everyone who C．whomever D．whoever 5．Over the years I’ve been trying to figure out________prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect.A．what it is that B．that it is whatC．it is what D．what is it that6．There has been a dramatic rise in the number of extreme weather events over the past 20 years, ______ largely by rising global temperatures, according to a new report from the United Nations.A．causing B．caused C．having caused D．having been caused7．The earliest ______ recipes for making Lu date back to Qimin Yaoshu, an ancient Chinese agricultural text written in the 5th century.A．preserving B．being preservedC．preserved D．having been preserved8．It rained continuously for seven days, completely ________ our holiday.A．ruined B．to ruin C．ruining D．being ruined 9．【2018·江苏】I was sent to the village last month to see how the development plan _______ in the past two years.A．had been carried out B．would be carried outC．is being carried out D．has been carried out10．They asked me to have a drink with them. I said that it was at least ten years since I_______ a good drink.A．had enjoyed B．was enjoyingC．enjoyed D．had been enjoying二、阅读理解Big Thinkers SeriesThe 2022 Big Thinkers Series from New Scientist events features four online talks, covering a wide range of topics by world-class scientist speakers and experts. If you are curious about your planet or your universe, then this series is your place to hear the latest research.Save £20 off the standard ticket price by purchasing a series ticket to all four talks in the Big Thinkers Series (available on-demand) or purchase single tickets for just £13 per lecture (available by early booking).Reality+: From the Matrix to the Metaverse with David ChalmersIn this talk, philosopher David Chalmers argues that Metaverse-style virtual worlds experienced through headsets are also genuine and meaningful realities and we can live a meaningful life in VR.What we don’t know about gravity with Claudia de RhamWe are all familiar with the concept of gravity. In this talk, Professor Claudia de Rham will explore how much we actually know about gravity and how much more there is left to uncover.A Brief History of Timekeeping with Chad OrzelFrom Stonehenge to atomic clocks, here is the 5, 000-year history of how science is used to mark time. Chad Orzel, the internationally bestselling author of How to Teach Quantum Physics to Your Dog, offers us a witty journey through scientific theory and quirky (反常的) historical detail.Physics at the End of the universe with Katie MackThe Big Bang theory tells the story of the beginning of the universe for the last 13. 8 billion years. But how does the story end? Join astronomer Katie Mack as she shares what modern astrophysics tells us about the final fate of the universe.11．How much does a series ticket cost?A．£13.B．£20.C．£30.D．£32. 12．What will Chad Orzel lecture in?A．The genuine reality.B．The secrets of gravity.C．The history of time marking.D．The final fate of the universe. 13．What do the four talks have in common?A．They are all aimed at science lovers.B．They are all concerned with gravity.C．They will all be given by bestselling authors.D．They will all be given by excellent physicians.When it came time for me to look at options for postgraduate study, I decided to go abroad, initially looking at options in both Australia and the United States.I decided on Australia finally after I spoke with friends, who had experience of studying at the University of Melbourne and living in the city. The people I knew described to me as a place where there were lots of people from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, and where everyone was open-minded and there were discussions happening everywhere. I’m happy to say that ended up being my experience as well.I joined Lion, one of Australasia’s largest food and drink companies, as part of their graduate program, which was a fantastic opportunity, because it gave me the opportunity to work in a variety of roles, and gain experience across a variety of functions. But the thing with Lion was that they were already a very established business; they already had their processes and structures in place.When the opportunity came for me to join Culture Amp, I realized it was an opportunity to see a business grow and be part of that evolution. It was just what I wanted. That comes with its own challenges, as new problems appear you might be solving them from the very beginning, rather than having a framework to fall back on, but it also means there’s room to learn and experiment. It made me realize where my interests lie. Here in Australia, there’s a really high tolerance for change in your careers. I think it’s really easy for graduates to feel like they have to “jump” into a role, and then that’s it, forever. But the truth is, your career is a marathon. You can expect to change courses along the way, and allow your interests to open new doors.14．Why did the author choose to study in Australia?A．Her friends lived there.B．She decided to work there.C．She liked the culture there.D．She wanted to meet new people.15．Which can best describe the author’s work in Lion?A．Facing various opportunities.B．Lacking challenges.C．Demanding new structures.D．Offering limited roles.16．What did the author want to get from Culture Amp?A．Learning how to do experiments.B．Having a framework to turn to.C．Dealing with problems in wise ways.D．Experiencing a company’s development.17．What is the author’s attitude towards changing jobs?A．Uncertain.B．Objective.C．Supportive.D．Contradictory.An owl(猫头鹰) named Flaco escaped New York’s Central Park Zoo last week after his cage was broken. This set off a bird- hunt of police officers and park rangers( 护林员). Zoo officials worried that Flaco, who had been kept in his zoo cage for 13 years, may have lost the survival abilities he needed in the wild. They placed some of his favorite treats in the open air to attempt to trap him.Flaco was not fooled. Instead, he was sighted flying over 5th Avenue, and Central Park’s skating rink. A number of New Yorkers stamped into Central Park to try to catch a glimpse of Flaco, taking photos with excitement.But this week, zoo officials announced they accepted that Flaco remained in Central Park because he had been seen bringing up bones and fur from the park’s abundant community of rats. “He has been very successful at hunting and consuming the abundant rats in the park.” zoo officials told the New York Post. “And that’s amazing. He’s hunting on his own. He’s flying better. Flaco really seems to be enjoying himself out there.”There is a caution attached to this story of an owl who is making it on his own in the citythat never sleeps. Owls are nocturnal. They go around searching for food at night. They sleep during the day, or try to, like lots of people who work the overnight shift. Yet some New Yorkers who don’t know proper bird-watching behavior reportedly see Flaco sleep in a tree during the day, and begin to shout at him. It interrupts his sleep. Flaco can’t try to say “shh, shh” with the traditional New York reply. After all, a bird can’t give someone the bird. 18．Why were zoo officials concerned about Flaco’s ability to survive?A．Because his favourite food was too little.B．Because he might be attacked by police.C．Because his cage was severely damaged.D．Because he was kept in his cage for long.19．What can we infer about Flaco from the third paragraph?A．He has adapted to the wild.B．He has found his previous home.C．He still faces great challenges.D．He dislikes the rats in the park. 20．What does the underlined word “nocturnal” in paragraph 4 mean?A．Scary-looking.B．Shy and quiet.C．Active at night.D．Badly-behaved.21．Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the interruption to Flaco’s sleep?A．Cautious.B．Favorable.C．Ambiguous.D．Disapproving.We are all aware of the damaging pollution that’s created by driving petrol and diesel (柴油) vehicles. Many of the world’s cities are blocked with traffic, creating fumes containing gases such as nitrogen oxides. The solution for a cleaner, greener future could be electric vehicles. But how optimistic should we be? There was much excitement last year when the UK government announced it will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. But is that easier said than done?The road to global traffic being totally electric is still a long way off. Currently, battery life is an issue — a fully charged battery won’t take you as far as a full tank of petrol. There are also limited numbers of charging points to plug an EV into. Of course, technology is always improving. Some of the biggest tech companies, like Google and Tesla, are spending huge amounts of money developing electric cars. And most of the big car manufacturers are now making them too. Colin Herron, a consultant on low-carbon vehicle technology, told the BBC: “The big leap forward will come with solid state batteries, which will appear first inmobile phones and laptops before they progress to cars.” These will charge more quickly and give cars a bigger range. Cost is another issue that may discourage people switching to electric power. But some countries offer incentive, such as cutting prices by reducing import taxes, and not charging for road tax and parking. Some also provide exclusive lanes for electric cars to be driven on, overtaking traditional cars which might be stuck in jams.These kinds of measures have made Norway the country with the most electric cars per capita (人均) at more than thirty electric cars per 1000 inhabitants. But Colin Herron warns that “electric motoring” doesn’t mean a zero-carbon future. “It’s emission-free motoring, but the car has to be built, the battery has to be built, and the electricity does come from somewhere.” Maybe it’s time to think about making fewer journeys or using public transport. 22．What can we infer from the question at the end of paragraph 1?A．We should not be too optimistic about the future.B．Electric vehicles may not solve the traffic problems.C．It’s not a good idea to replace petrol vehicles with electric ones.D．It is not easy to obtain a greener future by means of electric vehicles.23．What does the underlined word “incentive” mean in paragraph 2?A．payment B．income C．encouragement D．method 24．Which statement is true according to the passage?A．Electric motoring will create a zero-carbon future.B．Electric cars might not get stuck in traffic jams in the future.C．There are four obstacles on the road to global traffic being totally electric.D．Putting solid-state batteries in electric cars first will be a “great leap forward”. 25．What is the most suitable title for the text?A．Total Electric Traffic: a Long Way to GoB．Electric Vehicles: a Road to a Greener FutureC．Electric Power or Petrol: a Tough Decision to MakeD．Petrol and Diesel Vehicles: a Main source of GasesDeveloping Interpersonal RelationshipsOne of the biggest keys to happiness is having strong interpersonal relationships. I believe that relationships are key to leading a fulfilling and contented life. Like anything worth having in life, they take some work to develop and maintain.In the spirit of clarity, it’s good idea to take a quick look at the definition of interpersonal relationships. 26 This can extend from family to friends, to work associates, to neighbors, or clubs and on and on. It can be a relationship in any context or situation.For instance, I’ve had strong short-lived relationships with people I’ve worked with on a project as well as one for 50 years with my brother. My two best friends and I live in different cities but, we get together several times a year and have a great time. I have a mentor I worked with over a decade ago I still stay in touch with because we get along so well. 27 We will briefly touch on developing interpersonal relationships. Best way to approach it is to be a good partner or friend as the situation desires. 28 Do your part and help others as needed. Be a contributor who is also willing to help out when needed. As a friend, you simply follow the age-old piece of advice “to have a friend, you must first be a friend”.29 That want-to-help attitude will put you with like-minded individuals who you’ll probably hit it off with. The main thing to remember is great interpersonal relationships can get formed any lace or situation where you interact with other people. 30 A．That’s how interpersonal relationship affects you.B．Interpersonal relationships serve to ease people’s anxiety.C．For instance, ensure you are a good person to work with.D．All of these are examples of strong interpersonal relationships.E．Put some effort into it and you’d be amazed at how that pays offF．An interpersonal relationship is a strong association between people.G．If you’re on a team, it should be something you’d like to help out with.三、完形填空Once a year, around the time when Christians celebrate Easter, Muslims celebrate Ramadan and Jews celebrate Passover, I often invite my 24-person team to a joyful andYet when people 38 my lab, they gather together, first through their common 39 for science, and then as they get to know one another and enjoy spare time activities, we become a cohesive(有凝聚力的) team. I am 40 this cohesion and the new friendships in my lab, and do my best to encourage them.I’m also really 41 , while looking for new members. I interview many people before I 42 the right ones for my lab. They must be 43 capable(有能力的)of course, but it’s just as important that they’re friendly, interesting and interested in others. They should be prepared to 44 various points of view and cultures.As the person in charge of the lab, I see preserving a variety of cultural backgrounds as an important part of my job. Such an accessible, varied and supportive 45 promotes new ideas and scientific breakthroughs.31．A．accommodate B．avoid C．change D．control 32．A．enjoy B．throw C．prepare D．taste 33．A．dream B．tradition C．promise D．debate 34．A．strange B．conservative C．poor D．diverse 35．A．gives up B．turns down C．consists of D．leaves out 36．A．breakthroughs B．backgrounds C．ambitions D．hobbies 37．A．differences B．recipes C．requirements D．standards 38．A．visit B．praise C．join D．aid 39．A．regret B．charge C．sympathy D．love 40．A．surprised at B．proud of C．interested in D．worried about 41．A．curious B．casual C．careful D．relaxed 42．A．thank B．defeat C．compare D．choose 43．A．scientifically B．physically C．mentally D．financially 44．A．respect B．protect C．stand D．doubt 45．A．chance B．position C．lecture D．environment四、语法填空阅读短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答卷的相应位置上。

高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案word版英语第1卷第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识(共5小题,每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项,在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：haveA。

gave B. save C. hat D。

made答案是C.1。

stop A。

lose B. woman C. shock D。

rose 2. breathe A. thick B。

southern C. mathematics D。

method 3。

ground A。

house B. country C. group D。

cough 4。

center A。

ocean B. decide C。

cause D. socialist 5. animal A. ache B。

anything C. advance D. anxious 第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分,满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

6.I lost my ______ and fell off the bike.A。

weight B。

balance C。

way D。

legs7。

______time and labor，cartoonists generally draw the hands of their characters only three fingers and a thumb．A．To save B．Saved C．Saving D．Having saved8.It was ______ great shock to the world that two airplanes crashed into ______ World Trade Center in New York on September 11th.A。

北京市海淀区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空On the morning of my first marathon, I woke up before my alarm and ate a classic runner’s breakfast. I had slept eight hours. My unreliable left knee wasn’t bothering me. I was 1 .Then my girlfriend, Louisa, knocked on the door, asking whether I had checked my email. Race officials sent an email at 5 a. m. announcing The Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis and St. Paul had been 2 due to record high temperatures.While I understood why the race organizers didn’t want to put runners at 3 , I also knew that I had trained in the baking and humid Washington D．C．all summer. If I could start earlier than planned and finish around noon, I’d miss the worst 4 of the day.I went to the starting line and saw many runners despite the cancellation. I joined a group of local runners who knew the route. While running, I was overfilled with 5 to still see neighbors who gathered outside their houses 6 out bottles of water as they watched runners go by. The runners and supporters made the race feel like a real marathon, during which the shared goal of reaching the finishing line and the affirmations from the crowds made me believe I could run the 7 race.The last one mile of the route was downhill. By that point in the race, my legs felt like jelly. But from the top of the hill, I could see dozens of supporters cheering runners home, which 8 me to move on. When my smart watch finally ticked to “26.2” miles, I called out “I’m done” to Louisa, who had been giving a much needed 9 along the way. I let out a dry sob and gave Louisa a hug. After months of training, the unexpected emotion felt like a total release.My first marathon was canceled, but I ran 26.2 miles10 .1．A．ready B．stuck C．unfortunate D．surprised 2．A．put off B．called off C．wiped out D．carried out 3．A．rest B．will C．risk D．ease 4．A．jam B．heat C．mood D．drought 5．A．joy B．tension C．fear D．peace6．A．picking B．clearing C．pointing D．handing 7．A．regular B．advanced C．entire D．competitive 8．A．forced B．expected C．required D．encouraged 9．A．speech B．boost C．solution D．message 10．A．late B．soon C．anyway D．somewhat二、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力(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.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.At a hairdresser’s.B. At a tailor’s.C. At a phot ographer’s.2.What docs the woman ask John to do?A.Get something to c at.B.Have a discussion with Peter.C.Leave the room for a moment.3.Why did Tom visit Tracy?A.To s ay s orry t o h er.B. T o b orrow s ome m ilk.C. To help cook the meal.4.How does the woman feel when hearing the man’s words?B. S ensitive.C. Surprised.A.Angry.5.What does Anne suggest?A.The shopping should be done first.B.They s hould g o t o t he c oncert f irst.C. They should do shopping after the concert.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。

广东省广州市天河区2023~2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Have you ever got the feeling that your dog is judging you?Well,you’re in for a surprise because it’s actually your dog who might be viewing you with a critical eye.Eliza Fletcher and her colleagues wondered whether dogs might rate us in terms of our skillfulness, particularly when those skills might come in handy for our four-footed little friends.So they set up a simple experiment.They showed60dogs two persons opening containers.One person is competent.That person was able to pop open the top after just a couple of twists while the other person failed at this task.That person tried to open the lid,but then gave up.The actors repeated the performance on a second container,with the same results.Then the researchers handed both actors a third container.In some trials,this container was empty.In others,it contained a treat. And what they found was that female dogs spent more time staring expectantly at the person who had previously demonstrated container-opening know-how.And they were more likely to approach the competent person,but only when they thought they might get free food.Dogs in the empty condition showed no preferences.So,why would females be more careful observers of people’s performances than males? Female advantage in the social cognitive domain(认知领域)has been reported across many species including humans.In other words,in many cognitive studies,furry females seem to show a higher social IQ than males.And sex differences have been seen in other dog studies. For example,females look at their owners more frequently and longer than males when facing unsolvable task.Female dogs solve significantly more tasks than males in social learning task.So,next time Fifi looks at you with those puppy dog eyes,you might be thinking,what a good dog!But she might be thinking,eeem,you could do better.1．Why did Eliza Fletcher do the experiment?A．To figure out the rate of human skills.B．To prove dogs have better skills than humans.C．To test whether dogs judge human’s skillfulness.from brands that reflect the values they believe in.Everyone should enjoy the same range of fashion choices,”says Ludovica Ospina,professor of marketing at the College of Business. 4．What do the underlined words“the elephant in the room”in paragraph1mean?A．Hardly satisfied.B．Socially accepted.C．Widely promoted.D．Obvious but ignored.5．What is Marie North’s attitude towards the all-size trend?A．Unclear.B．Negative.C．Puzzled.D．Cautious. 6．For what are some brands criticized by researchers?A．Their motivation.B．Their promotion.C．Their devotion.D．Their advertisement.7．What should fashion industry do in a body-diverse world?A．Provide more fashion choices.B．Show respect to the consumers.C．Produce clothes in various sizes.D．Build private relationships with customers.I still remember the first time I told my then-six-year-old son,Lev,that a clam makes calls with its“shell phone”.The laugh of recognition when he first got the joke was a moment I won’t ever forget.When I told it a second time in front of his friends Henry and Amir,I could see how proud he was that I had made his friends laugh.Excuse the showing off,but I was the cool dad.By Lev’s ninth birthday party,things had begun to change.After the seventh or eighth time I asked him“What do you call someone with no body and no nose?”he rolled his eyes.“I get it,Dad…”“…Nobody knows!”“Stop it,Dad!”I immediately shifted gears into food puns,but I got nothing except head shakes.I’m pretty sure I heard him say“Sorry about my dad”to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together.I used to be the life of every kids party.I was the one who always had a knock-knock joke at the party.Other parents loved that I could show up at any event and distract their kids with age-appropriate wordplay.Sure,there were other dads with their jokes,but I felt as if no one ever stole my crown.I tell you all this because after a lot of soul-searching,I believe it’s time.My kids aren’t grown and out of the house,but I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be able to compete with二、完形填空34．A．Therefore B．However C．Afterwards D．Besides 35．A．Spain B．China C．France D．Germany三、语法填空四、选词填空五、完成句子六、书信写作66．你校英文报为庆祝校美食文化节，向全校学生征集“我与一道美食的故事”。

高二上学期期末考试(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。

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. £ 9.15.C. £ 9.18.答案：B1. What does the woman think of the car journey?A. It’s too long.B. It’s very exciting.C. It’s rather dangerous.2. Why is John late for school?A. He was stuck in traffic.B. He hurt his head.C. He did a good deed.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A farm.B. Some houses.C. A corn field.4. What does the man say about the movie?A. It’s horrible.B. It’s amusing.C. It’s not good.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Acquaintances.B. Classmates.C. A couple.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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。

2023-2024学年山东省烟台市高二上学期期末考试英语试题As the fall season paints Illinois in lively colors, you’re welcome to make your fall exploration journey one to remember. offers you the least-crowded towns to catch fall leaves.CarbondaleCarbondale leads the list as it is heightened by waterbodies that match its leaves. Its diverse trees form the appealing fall atmospheres, with its topmost leaf season in mid-October. Adventurists can wander out to Castle Park with family members or explore more challenging nature routes.GraftonGrafton is one of the best fall season destinations for its unique community and scenic sailing routes. Sitting along the Mississippi River, the city comes alive with a mix of orange, red, and green colors in late October. Some of the best breathtaking fall views can be sighted around sunset when the still waters mirror the pink clouds and lively leaf colors.AltonLocated 15 miles from Grafton, Alton is a slightly more crowded destination to observe annual leaves, but not less lively. Alton is also situated along the Mississippi River and shares one of the most scenic routes on Highway 100 with its neighboring town of Grafton. Alton adds a unique turn to the typical trips for being the most haunted (闹鬼的) town in Illinois, making it an excellent destination to visit during Halloween.GalenaGalena enriches Illinois’. fall appeal with well-undamaged historical attractions, offering visitors more than just absorbing leaves to enjoy, The Helluva Half Mile, once famous as the center of the gold mining (矿业) town, has over 125 small shops and businesses to visit during your exploration. Outdoor events are another primary reason to visit Galena during this fall season.1. When is the best time to appreciate leaves in Carbondale?A．August. B．January. C．November. D．October.2. What do Grafton and Alton have in common?A．They’re large gold producers.B．They’re located by a big river.C．They open their historical sites for free.D．They’ve won fame for a holiday celebration.3. Where is the text probably taken from?A．A travel website. B．A geography textbook.C．A government document. D．A newspaper advertisement.A team of students in the Netherlands has designed and built a solid car that’s completely powered by the sun. The car, called Stella Terra, is the first solar-powered car that can travel off-road for long distances without needing a recharging station.Students at Eindhoven University of Technology have been working on solar-powered cars for years. But last year, 30 students, known as Solar Team Eindhoven, took a year off to work on developing an off-road solar-powered car.To bring a highly efficient(有效的)solar-powered car closer to reality, the team designed the entire car, from top to bottom. The car generated energy using the absorbed solar power from the solar panels(板)on top, which are 97% efficient. Most solar panels, by contrast, are only about 20% efficient, meaning a waste of about 80% of the sunlight they get. Weighing just 2,600 pounds, the car has a top speed of 90 miles per hour and can run for 440 miles on a sunny day. On the bottom, they designed a system to handle the heavy shaking that comes when driving over uneven surfaces.The landscape of the Netherlands limits the testing options available to the team, so they took the car on its biggest test drive across Morocco, where the car had to weather through forests and dry riverbeds, across loose desert sand and up challenging mountain paths. The car succeeded in doing all of this and all without ever stopping at a charging station.“It was an incredible trip with a positive ending. We’ re pushing the boundaries of technology,” says Wisse Bo s, the team manager. The team take pride in their car, but they won’t be upset if car companies start to copy their ideas. In fact, they hope Stella Terra will inspire car companies to work on similar projects. But despite their success, the students think it’ll take 5 to 10 years before car companies are able to build a similar car.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．An Adventurous TripB．The Future of Electric CarsC．Stella Terra: the First Eco-friendly VehicleD．Students Create Lasting ‘S olar-Powered Car5. . What’s the purpose of mentioning the data in paragraph’3?A．To highlight the development of cars.B．To explain the car’s complex structure.C．To clarify problems with other solar panels:D．To demonstrate the car’s good performance:6. Why was Morocco chosen to do the major car testing?A．It’s a thinly populated place.B．It enjoys a pleasant climate.C．Its landforms meet test requirements.D．It has convenient transportation.7. How did Wisse Bos sound about their car?A．Disturbed. B．Shocked. C．Excited. D．Awkward. People flood into cities for understandable reasons: more job opportunities, more cultural diversityand larger communities. Yet living in a concrete-walled, green-poor, urban environment takes awayfrom our-very essence our fundamental need to be close to nature. We can’t quite break the link with our evolutionary (进化的) past and part ways with our origins. Surrounding ourselves with walls and ‘screens, we tend to pay a price, often with our health and quality of life.In Japan, a populous country with vast expanses of green forests, an ancient tradition, known as shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, tries to balance out the pressure from urban living. It’s the practice of spending prolonged periods of time with trees to gain from their many health benefits. In a book hitting shelves this month, Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness, Dr. Qing Li, the world’s foremost expert in forest medicine, introduces readers to the valuable practice of forest bathing. The book features more than 100 color photographs of forests around the world. One may reject this kind of book as yet less convincing, but the point is that Li has not just practiced forest bathing, but has also studied its impact on people’s health through numerous scientific studies. He has data to support his claims, collected in a long list of expert-reviewed articles at the end of the book.The book lists studies that consistently show-a substantial, reduction of stress hormones (应激激素). Essential tree oils found in forest air increase energy levels by more than 30 percent and improve a general state of well-being, including improvement in sleep.Scientific results apart, the, concept of forest bathing shouldn’t be so surprising. Who hasn’t felt an inner sense of well-being when walking along a quiet forest path? Stepping into a forest, away from the artificial sounds and smells of urban life, does feel like pushing a life reset button, reestablishing a connection with our deepest needs.To celebrate this wonderful book and. what seems to be a rediscovery of forest bathing in our life, I’m going to go now—to take: my forest bath.8. What is stressed in paragraph 1?A．The harm of electronics.B．The downside of city life.C．The consequences of lack of workout.D．The reasons for pursuit of urban living.9. What’s the book aimed at?A．Promoting a lifestyle.B．Presenting research results.C．Stating the significance of walks.D．Appealing for forest conservation.10. Which of the following can best describe Dr. Li’s book?A．One-sided. B．Sharply worded.C．Evidence-based. D．Widely recognized.11. How is the benefit of forest bathing further proved in paragraph 4?A．Through clinical cases.B．Through practical experience.C．Through official statistics.D．Through Japanese e xperts’ studies.High engagement, high return. That’s the advice from education experts at the University of South Australia for teachers looking to improve student outcomes.Filming and assessing (评估) the content of classrooms across South Australia and Victoria, researchers found in a new study that nearly 70% of student tasks involved superficial learning —simple question and answers, taking notes, or listening to teachers — rather than activities that engage students on a deeper level. Less than a third of teachers are engaging students in complicated learning, limiting student opportunities for critical thinking and problem solving.UniSA researcher, Dr. Stephenson, highlights teachers need more support to plan interactive and constructive lessons that promote deep learning. “The greater the engagement, the deeper the learning. Deep learning requites the organization of knowledge into conceptual structures, which improves information memory and learning outcomes. It also supports the development of innovative thinking. Even small changes to teachers’ existing lesson plans and teaching methods can vastly increase student engagement and overall results,” he says.“At a base level, teachers should consider how they can adjust their existing classroom activities so that more tasks are on the deeper end of learning. Take for example, watching a video. Students can silently watch a video (which is ‘passive’); watch a video and take notes using the presenter’s words (which is ‘active’); write questions that occur for them while watching the video (which is‘constructive’); or watch a video and discuss it with another student to generate different ideas (which is ‘interactive’). Interactive engagement in classrooms motivates students to develop deeper understanding. They’re making judgments, suggesting and commenting on arguments and opinions, and working out solutions to problems,” Dr. Stephenson says.Interestingly, many teachers seem not to know or fully appreciate the importance of how their lesson tasks can stimulate different modes of student engagement. “Even changing class activities from‘active’ to ‘constructive ’can go a long way towards improving student leaning,” Dr. Stephenson says. “Teachers should undertake professional development to transform their thinking towards practices that support deeper-learning and better outcomes for students.”12. What does the underlined word “superficial” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Shallow. B．Productive. C．Confusing. D．Challenging. 13. What are most student in-class tasks like according to the study?A．They make classes lively and fun.B．They achieve no desired results.C．They contribute to students’ deep thinking.D．They stop students from concentration.14. If students attend a lesson about western and eastern cultures, which activity works best?A．A group debate. B．A film screening.C．A reading contest. D．A retelling exercise.15. What does Dr. Stephenson suggest teachers do for better student outcomes?A．Increase class activities.B．Interact with students more often.C．Upgrade teaching strategies.D．Engage students in more self-study.A friendship doesn’t begin with the hope that it will end. We invest time and energy, not believing that our efforts could ultimately be fruitless. 16 When things said or done cause a breakdown in trust or closeness, you can reconnect with a friend you’v e grown apart from by starting a conversation.17 So take time to reflect on what exactly happened between you and your friend. When knowing what went wrong in the relationship, you are often better equipped with an understanding of what you could say to make things right again.If you and your friend need to have a serious heart-to-heart conversation, it’s a good idea to select the right time and place to talk. Choose a time when you both have some open availability. Don’t try to jam in a heavy conversation in a half-hour lunch break on a workday. 18 A public place is generally not the best place to have a serious and emotional conversation with a friend.There may be moments in the conversation when you feel-yourself tense up, want to shut down or explode in anger. 19 Otherwise, they can become roadblocks that make it impossible to have a productive conversation. When feeling like interrupting or talking over your friend, take a deep breath and keep calm.Friendships take time to rebuild especiall y if trust has been broken. Don’t expect things to go right back to normal once you and your friend talk through things. 20Marcel Lebrun owned a profitable software company. Having successfully sold it for millions, Lebrun has drawn: on his ______ to address homelessness: in New Brunswick, Canada.Lebrun’s latest project, 12 Neighbours, is a tiny home village ______ for formerly homeless residents. Before coming up with his tiny house community concept, Lebrun traveled a lot to see how other organizations ______ poverty and homelessness. After multiple researches, the idea of 12 Neighbours ______ him.Lebrun’s 12 Neighbours consists of 75 custom-made tiny homes. Despite their ______ , these homes are fully equipped with essential ______ , including a kitchen, bathroom, and dining area, which______ residents comfortable living space.What sets 12 Neighbours apart is its ______ to affordable housing. Residents are only ______ to pay 30% of their income to have a(n) ______ over their heads. Furthermore, the 12 Neighbours community offers on-site job opportunities, creating ______ options for its residents. To facilitate______ , the village is fitted with gates that close at night and a network of cameras.Having a warm and safe home, the residents of the tiny house community are ______ to Lebrun and filled with hope for a brighter future. ______ his efforts and generosity to relieve poverty, Lebrun has received plenty of positive comments. “Building-community is ______.” Lebrun says. “I can’t rescue anybody, but I can create a community where transformation happens and people love their neighbors like never before.”21.A．fame B．wealth C．knowledge D．company22.A．exhibited B．known C．exchanged D．meant23.A．tackled B．survived C．avoided D．distinguished 24.A．beat B．concerned C．struck D．escaped25.A．shape B．size C．position D．price26.A．software B．decorations C．furniture D．facilities27.A．guarantees B．returns C．costs D．saves28.A．reaction B．commitment C．adjustment D．limit29.A．persuaded B．permitted C．required D．forced30.A．window B．hat C．sky D．roof31.A．amusement B．management C．employment D．treatment32.A．liberty B．security C．relationship D．comfort33.A．grateful B．familiar C．generous D．similar34.A．Apart from B．Regardless of C．But for D．Owing to35.A．effortless B．ineffective C．rewarding D．demanding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学年河北省唐山市高二上学期期末考试英语试题When I was ten years old, Mum got paralyzed (瘫痪) . Before that, she was a lively and active woman who amazed many with her energy. I admired her for all the things she did.However, everything changed when she turned thirty-one.I still have vivid images of her before her paralysis. She would play popular music, creating a cheerful atmosphere for lively gatherings. She would joyfully rearrange the furniture to make room for friends to abandon themselves to dance. She often spent hours filling the house with flowers, which we picked fresh from the gardens.After Mum’s paralysis, I began to take care of my 2-year-old sister, Mary Therese. In no time at all, I learned to bathe and feed her. For me it was a giant step beyond playing with dolls. One moment stands out even today: the time Mary Therese fell and skinned her knee, burst into tears and ran past my mother’s outstretched arms into mine. Too late, I noticed slight hurt on Mum’s face, but all she said was, “It’s natural that she should run to you, because you take such good care of her.”When I was grown and entered the field of corrections, Mum became interested in working with prisoners. She taught writing to them. One day, she asked me to mail a letter to one prisoner, Waymon. I asked for my mother’s permission to read it first. It read: when you said that I couldn’t imagine what it is like to be in prison, I felt like I had to tell you that you are mistaken. When I awoke one day to find that I was completely paralyzed, I felt trapped, overwhelmed by a sense of being imprisoned in a body that would no longer allow me to dance or carry my child in my arms. But then, I made a choice about whether I would smile when I saw my daughters again or I would weep. I made a decision to live as fully as I could.B y the time I finished Mum’s letter, my vision was clouded by tears. For the first time, I saw my mother in a clearer light.1. How can we describe Mum before her paralysis?A．Creative. B．Ambitious. C．Adventurous. D．Enthusiastic.2. What do Mum’s words about Therese’s choice imply?A．Mum had a sharp insightB．Mum was emotionally generousC．Mum was worried about her positionD．Mum was absent-minded at the moment3. Why did the author cry?A．She regretted for what she had done.B．Waymon’s experience was saddening,C．She witnessed Mum’s character shining through.D．There was some secret between her and her mother.The United Nations’ International Year of Soils is hardly a media favorite. Maybe it’s because many people are like me, who recall Mom’s words: “Take off your shoes! Don’t bring dirt into the house! “With all the challenges in the world today, why would we recognize soils?Simply put, soils are literally the base that humans stand on. Ignoring the importance of this meter-thick skin covering our planet is like ignoring the importance of the air we breathe.Without healthy soils, we would not be here.Soil provides the structure and nutrients needed to grow our food. It stores water that satisfies the thirst of the environment, agriculture and humans. It houses the largest amount of carbon (碳)on land, keeping the climate from warming even faster. It provides the necessary support for the habitat of all life on land-including diversity in the soil itself (in some regions, just a handful of soil contains microorganisms that are more than the people on Earth). In short, soil plays an essential role not only in feeding humans but in supporting the living things that produce the oxygen we breathe and purifying the water we drink. In other words, soil keeps our planet habitable.We, therefore, must stop considering ”soil“ a dirty word and remember that the food we eat and water we drink can be traced back to it. Businesses should adopt guidelines that ensure the long term health and productivity of soil. And local and national governments should provide policies that encourage soil protection.Soil is one of the most important resources on our planet, and we have ignored it too long-at our own risk. The most important thing that can happen is a change in mind-set that recognizes soil is not dirt. It’s life beneath our feet.4. Why does the author mention Mom’s words?A．To criticize media.B．To find fault with parentsC．To show a common attitude.D．To promote International Year of Soils.5. Paragraph 3 is mainly about the _______________ of soil.A．roles B．types C．health D．structure6. What is the best title for the passage?A．Soil Being in DangerB．Making the Most of SoilC．Unearthing the Importance of SoilD．Healthy Soil Growing More FoodFlora was playing with her new dog Stitch, while wearing a favourite second-hand sweater. Stitch jumped up and grabbed her sleeve-and tore several holes in it with her sharp teeth.Flora wasn’t about to throw the item out. “I can’t bring myself to throw away nice clothing just because of a hole, ”she explains. She decided to tackle a new skill repairing. She began by reading a book called Make Do and Repair, about the innovative ways to avoid waste.Instead of tying to make the repair as small as p ossible, she turned to “visible fixing, ”a fashion in repairing clothes that leaves an intentionally obvious fix. She added flowers, or other small designs to damaged clothes. “Every time you do a repair, it’s like getting a new piece of clothing, ”says Flora.Sadly, we have been in the habit of replacing things instead of repairing them—and the garbage is piling up. Worldwide, we throw out 92 million tonnes of fabric every year.The good news is that fixing things can help solve the waste problem. It’s part of a larger shift toward a circular economy -the idea that instead of throwing out items once they are broken or out of date, we reuse or repair them, keeping them out of the waste yard for as long as possible.There was a time when people fixed things themselves or called their local repair shop, But as more items were produced and prices dropped, replacing even a big appliance became more convenient.That’s changing, in part due to information now available online. The popular how-to site iFixit. com has enabled more than 100 million repairs.“Companies have been designing products that break easily or become outdated quickly, forcing consumers to buy new ones or purchase up grades. We’re now seeing some producers show interest in making it possible for users to repair things. Some companies are selling official parts and sharing their repair guides through iFixit. IFixit has grown into a database with over 100, 000 repair manuals. We have this vision of a world where repair is the expectation for all things that are made, ”says Chamberlain, director of iFixit.7. Why did Flora read a book?A．For innovation. B．For repairing skills.C．For a better life. D．For dog-raising information.8. What makes the author sad?A．People’s habit.B．Repairing quality.C．Fabric production. D．Worldwide garbage.9. What is the purpose of ”circular economy“?A．To remove landfills. B．To increase production.C．To help exchange goods. D．To realize resource cycle.10. What can be inferred from Chamberlain?A．He expects more wiser users.B．He supports purchase upgrades.C．He creates the repairing database of iFixit.D．He has a desire for companies and consumers.A well-prepared routine allows a student to be on time, and grow or develop some life skills and healthy habits. At an early stage, as a student, it is very important to adopt some good habits.Educating a student is not only about academics but also about developing good habits for better life. 11A routine daily life can grow a child’s confidence. A routine provides a sense of predictability and security for students. 12 In this secure setting, students are more likely to feel confident in approaching their daily tasks and challenges.13 !Maintaining a well-structured routine is like creating a roadmap for concentration and productivity. When students set aside specific times for their studies, they get better at their tasks without getting distracted.As students systematically manage their daily tasks within the framework of their routine, they can gradually develop a growing awareness of their responsibilities. Such sense of responsibility extends beyond the academic field and spills over into their personal lives. 14 They will be more responsible.While routines provide structure, they also teach students how to adapt. 15 When students encounter changes, they learn to adjust their expectations and plans. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is also essential for success.Cessna planes flew me and my climbing team onto the Kahiltna Glacier, the base camp of Mt. McKinley. When we worked to __ a camp out of the thick snow and ice of the glacier, we heard one of Spanish climbers had died while climbing.Sam, one of my partners, __ , and worried that this disaster might be a bad __.He asked whether we were putting our __ at unnecessary risk by attempting this. I thought back to my training more than a year ago in the __ , by running with my guide dog because I am blind. Oneday I had __ a cactus(仙人掌), landing on my hand. One of my friends asked me, “If you fell down in the desert, how do you __ to climb tha t big mountain?”I didn’t yet have an __ , but I knew within a year, I would have to!For the next year, we trained hard. Now I said __ , “Sam, we’ve come a long way in a year. We’ve made mistakes, we’ve learned from them. We’ve solved problems __ prepared for all the things that could go __ on the mountain. ”Now, I had enough __ . We began to take each step slowly and carefully, knowing that the mountain would not allow any __ movement. Risk is like the next __on a rock face: you reach for it expecting th at it’s __ , but ready to find the next hold if it’s not!It took 15 days for us to get to the top of North America.16.A．carve B．transform C．rent D．move17.A．escaped B．concentrated C．hesitated. D．lectured18.A．impression B．result C．credit D．sign19.A．hope B．equipment C．lives D．chances20.A．village B．desert C．forest D．lake21.A．sided with B．broken down C．taken out D．tripped over 22.A．expect B．register C．prefer D．aid23.A．appetite B．excuse C．answer D．apology24.A．joyfully B．firmly C．sadly D．frankly25.A．but B．because C．or D．so26.A．silent B．public C．missing D．wrong27.A．time B．faith C．patience D．money28.A．slight B．different C．careless D．individual29.A．centre B．step C．rope D．hold30.A．there B．here C．nowhere D．somewhere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。

高二英语(上)期末测试题及答案听力略。

笔试部分（120分）I．单项填空。

（15分）1．The photo _______ happy memories of my early childhood．A．refreshes to mindB．brings to mindC．reminds myselfD．recalls2．Weather _____ ，we will go outing this weekend．A．permits B．should permit C．will permit D．permitting3．Our factory is more productive now．This year's production is five times ___ it was ten years ago．A．what B．than C．more D．as4．Last night Peter _______ the assignment but also poems by one of his favorite poets．A．not only read B．read not only C．didn't read only D．didn't only read5．—Would you mind not throwing about in the classroom？— _______ ．I’ll pick up the waste paper．A．With pleasure B．Thanks C．No，not at all D．Yes，that's right6．Vicky，one of my doctoral students，had her papers _______ as soon as she finished it．A．to be typed；to writeB．typed；to writeC．being typed；writingD．typed；writing7．_______ in all parts of the state，pines are the most common trees in Georgia．A．Found B．Finding them C．To find them D．They're found8．—I seldom watch TV，but listen to the radio a lot．— _______ ．A．So do IB．Neither do IC．So willD．So it is with me9．Believe it or not，last year，Matt earned as his brother，who has a better position in a big company．A．much as twice B．as twice much C．twice as much D．as much twice10．It was five o'clock a．m．_______ the ambulance arrived to take the body of Miss Genovese．A．when B．that C．until D．since11．Come and see me whenever _______ convenient _______ ．A．you are；／B．it will be；／C．it is；to you D．you'll be；／12．I don't skate now，but I _______ when I was a little boy．A．used to B．am used to it C．used D．used to doing13．What _______ it is to travel by _______ spaceship？A．a fun；／B．fun；a C．fun；／D．fun；the14．My father _______ to see me．He’ll be here soon．A．is coming B．has come C．comes D．came15．The postman must deliver the mail _______ bad the weather is．A．however B．how C．no matter D．whateverII．完形填空。

江西省南昌市新建县第一中学2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题总分值：150分时间：120分钟卷面分：5分（5分：字体端正、卷面整齐、无涂改；4—3分：字迹清晰，卷面整齐； 2分：字迹较清晰、有少量涂改、卷面较整齐；1分：字迹潦草、卷面脏乱。

0分：大多主观题没写或全部没写。

）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5 分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man think of advertising on TV?A. Expensive.B. Necessary.C. Useless.2. Where is the woman going tonight?A. The airport.B. A restaurant.C. Her sister’s hous e.3. What is the woman speaker related to Jim?A. His grandmother.B. His sister.C. His mother.4. What was the man looking for?A. A suitcase.B. A key.C. A chair.5. What do we know about Cathy?A. She didn’t fee l well.B. She went out dancing.C. She canceled a meeting.其次节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5 分)听下面5段对话或独白。

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。

2024-2025学年第一学期期末考试高二英语试题I.听说部分I. Role play（共8小题；每小题2分，满分16分）In this part, you are required to act as a role and complete three communicative tasks: listen to a speaker, ask the speaker three questions and then answer five questions.情景介绍角色：你是学生任务：(1) 询问同学在英国遇到的问题。

(2)依据谈话内容回答问题。

生词：horn 汽车喇叭queue 排队下面请用英语提出三个问题。

1. 你如何看待在英国排队的事情？______________________________________________________________________ _2. 你能说说英国人吗？______________________________________________________________________ _3. 你还有别的困难吗？______________________________________________________________________ _下面请用英语回答五个问题。

1.How many years has the man been in England?______________________________________________________________________ _2.What did the man get used to quite quickly?______________________________________________________________________ _3.What does the man think of queuing?______________________________________________________________________ _4.What did the man think of English people before he came to England?______________________________________________________________________ _5.What does the man still find difficult in England?______________________________________________________________________ _笔试部分I. 语言学问及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，驾驭其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

高二上学期期末考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分37.5分）1.（7.5分）Beijing Imperial Court Food(宫廷菜)Imperial Court Food is a style of food with origins in the Imperial Palace and it is well-known for the original features of the raw materials and carefully selected ingredients. In addition, the dishes are decorated with different colored vegetables and fruits in various shapes. Each dish has a special name, such as Yu Feng Huan Chao. Today, Imperial Court Food has become an important school of Chinese cooking with several places offering this special taste. While expensive, it is worth trying.Fangshan Restaurant is the most famous one offering the first-class Imperial Court Food. The restaurant is made up of three parts and it can hold 500 people eating at the time. It is decorated in imperial style with the design of dragon and phoenix. Here is the best place to experience the life of the Chinese emperors in former days. Now, it serves nearly 800 kinds of Imperial Court Dishes. Among them, Man-Han Banquet is the most famous.The layout(布局) of the restaurant follows the imperial palace. When eating in the restaurant, diners are served by waitresses in traditional imperial clothes.The dishes and snacks cooked in this restaurant are worthy to be tried. And, the traditional performances at night is one of the restaurant's attractions.Both of the food and services of this restaurant are so good. You can also enjoy some wonderful performances in this large courtyard.（1）.Imperial Court Food stands out because of the following EXCEPT ______.A.pleasant namesB.reasonable pricesC.selective materialsD.pretty decorations（2）.If you'd like to try Man-Han Banquet, which restaurant should you go to?A.Da Zhai Men.B.Royal Palace.C.Yushan Restaurant.D.Fangshan Restaurant.（3）.In which restaurant can you enjoy Chinese traditional performances?A.Da Zhai Men.B.Y ushan Restaurant.C.Fangshan Restaurant.D.Royal Palace.2.（10分）The capital of France―Paris, also has a traffic problem like all big cities: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes(废气). So the city began a scheme(计划) to improve the situation.Under the Velib scheme (“Velib” comes from vélo liberté, or “bicycle freedom”) people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour on the bike is free, but if you don't return it after 30 minutes, you have to pay. But it's only € 1 a day or € 29 a year! The bicycles are heavy(25kg), and they are all grey and have baskets. There are about 20,000 of them in the city, and around 1,450 bicycle stations. So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway stations!Paris is not the first city to have a scheme like this. But not everybody thinks it's a great idea. One Parisian said, “These bicycles are only for short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they won't use a bicycle―they'll still use their cars.”A city spokesman said, “The bicycle scheme won't solve all our traffic problems, of course. But it might help reduce air pollution. Traffic, together with factory fumes, is a big problem. There aren't any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But unless we do something now, there will be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise, so the problems in our environment will get worse. The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life, too. ”（1）.What can we know about the Velib scheme?A.Its bikes have no baskets.B.Its bikes are light and colorful.C.It aims to make traveling easier.D.It owns more stations than the subway.（2）.How much should you pay for using a Velib for 40 minutes?A.€1B.€ 29.C.€ 30.D.No money.（3）.Why do some people disagree with the Velib scheme?A.The cost is rather high.B.It`s hard to find a Velib station.C.It's not suitable for a long journey.D.The distance between two Velib stations is long.（4）.What s the city spokesman's attitude towards the bicycle scheme?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Uncaring.D.Worried.3.（10分）Researchers at Harvard Medical School have confirmed that people who suffer a heart attack when there is a marathon taking place nearby have a 15 percent higher chance of dying within the next month than if the event strikes on a non-race day.They found that, despite the group of emergency services personnel usually present along the 26.2-mile route, the traffic is often so blocked up by road closures that key minutes are lost getting patients to hospital.“When it comes to treating people in the pain of a heart attack, minutes do matter―heart muscle dies quickly during a heart attack,” said Dr Anupam Jena, who led the research.Previous studies have examined death rates among marathon runners to assess the cardiac(心脏的) risks of endurance training. This is believed to be the first research analyzing impact of such races on those living nearby.The investigators examined 10 years' worth of patient records analyzing death rates among older Americans, 65 years of age and over, within 30 days of having a heart attack or a cardiac arrest(心脏停搏) near a major marathon.Death rates among patients hospitalised on the day of the race were compared with those hospitalised five weeks prior or five weeks after the race, and researchers also compared death rates among people living close to the event and those living in areas unaffected by street closures.“When cities host big marathons, or when people participate in races, they don't think that there might be a chance that a person not taking part in the race could die because of the event,” said Jena.（1）.What did the scientists find from the research?A.Marathon races do harm to the players.B.Major marathons see many athletes die.C.Most people suffer a heart attack during races.D.Marathon increases the chances of heart attack death.（2）.What can we learn about the research trom paragraph 4?A.It is hard to avoid dying during marathon races.B.Treatment is usually absent during a heart attack.C.It is a research on effect of marathons on nearby people.D.It is suggested that people should give up marathons.（3）.What may people think of the result of the research from the text?A.Astonishing.B.Regretful.mon.D.Coincidental.（4）.Where is the text most probably from?A.Local sports games.B.Science and technology.C.Health and medicine.D.Environment and energy.4.（10分）A recent study suggests that vitamin D pills can help speed up the time taken for burns to heal, and prevent scarring(结疤). The vitamin, which is produced naturally in the body when the skin is exposed to sunshine, is believed to help protect against burning.Previous studies have shown that vitamin D pills help decrease redness and swelling after sunburn, and may be one of the reasons why the body produces the chemical.The research from Birmingham University, has found they may also help relieve other types of burn. Researchers monitored 38 patients who had suffered serious burns for a year and recorded their levels of vitamin D. They found that those with the highest levels of vitamin D had better wound healing and fewer scars.Professor Janet Lord said:“Low vitamin D levels were associated with worse results in burn patients including life-threatening infections(感染), death and delayed wound healing. Major burn injury severely reduces vitamin D levels and adding this vitamin back may be a simple, safe and cost-effective way to improve the condition for burn patients.”Professor Lord and her team are now focusing on finding out why there is a rapid loss of vitamin D in patients immediately following burn injury and hope that they may be able to prevent this in future.The amount of reduction in patients' vitamin D levels was not related to the severity(严重程度) of the burn, so levels may also be decreased in minor burn injury, suggesting taking vitamin D pills could also help people with everyday burns. Public Health England nowrecommends that all Britons take vitamin D pills in the winter because it is impossible to make sufficient quantities in the darker months.（1）.What does the new study find?A.People with low vitamin D levels get burned easily.B.Vitamin D helps with the recovery from burn injury.C.Vitamin D pills aid in reducing the swelling from burns.D.Vitamin D is more beneficial to serious burns than minor burns.（2）.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A.The severity of one's burn reflects his vitamin D levels.B.Vitamin D pills are more needed in the autumn months.C.Burn patients lacking vitamin D are at high risk of infection.D.Minor burns have no effect on patients' vitamin D levels.（3）.What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.The researchers.B.Vitamin D pills.C.Previous studies.D.Some kinds of vitamins.（4）.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Vitamin D: A Necessity for Our HealthB.Vitamin D Pills: When Are They Needed?C.Vitamin D: How Much Does the Body Need?D.Vitamin D Pills: Heal Burns &. Prevent Scarring二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分12.5分）5.（12.5分）China has made great improvements in environmental protection during the past 70 years. __1___ Each species on Earth has a role to play in the ecosystem.In recent decades, a series of wildlife protection movements have been carried out by the central government. __2___ The giant panda and the crested ibis(朱鹮) are among these success stortes.The giant panda used to have a population of 1,114 in the 1970s. It now totals 1,864 thanks to 52 protection areas. __3___ By the end of 2018, seven of the nine pandas released had survived in the wild. __4___ In 1981, seven crested ibises were found in Yangxian county, Shaanxi province. Since then, breeding programs have helped the population reach 2,000. Chinahas even sent crested ibises to Japan and South Korea in recent years to help with the species' survival.__5___ Key projects will be continually carried out to improve protection, including making the lists of wild animals and plants under state protection, and also fighting against illegal wildlife trade.A.Another species was once thought to be almost extinct.B.Protecting wildlife is, without doubt, an important part.C.China will continue its efforts at the wildlife protection.D.People call for immediate protection of the remaining species.E.Scientists have worked to feed pandas and then release them into the wild.F.As environmental damage has increased, signs of change have appeared around the world.G.Several species in danger of extinction have made impressive progress thanks to the methods.三、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）6.（15分）At the end of the last year, my life changed dramatically(显著地) when I lost my job working as a radio presenter. I love my show and __1___. I love my team and the sense of __2___ we got from all working together toward something we believe in. It was hard for me to be dismissed from a post I love so much, but soon I __3___ that my experience is a very__4___ one.In fact, I meet unemployed people almost every day, in all kinds of jobs. Whoever you are, losing jobs will leave you feeling __5___. I didn't sleep much for months and I __6___ an addiction to ice cream. But I eventually __7___.I thought I would have more time to do all the things I never did when I had a job, like having the __8___ clean house I have always __9___. However, it's just as __10___ as it always was. I also thought I would exercise every day, but it turns out I am just full of __11___. It's always too hot, or too cold. __12___ my new free time doesn't lead to me doing something I thought I wanted to, it does __13___ me to discover new things about myself.On the upside(从好的方面看), now that I make my own hours, life moves ata __14___ pace. Now, I can stop to chat to people on the street in my neighborhood. The best part is that I am only doing the projects that excite me and match up with my personal interests: writing, filming and appearing on TV. I do __15___ working in radio, and I'll definitely go backto it one day. But doing my own thing has led me to develop an awareness of unimagined fulfillment(满足).1.A.classmates B.students C.players D.audience2.A.failure B.impression C.belonging D.purpose3.A.learned B.expected C.remembered D.reminded4.A.special mon C.strange D.unusual5.A.dangerous B.regretful C.upset D.terrified6.A.overcame B.developed C.fought D.resisted7.A.held on B.set out C.watched out D.moved on8.A.partly B.aimlessly C.accidentally D.totally9.A.searched B.reported C.desired D.misunderstood10.A.messy B.clean C.damp D.old11.A.creativity B.imagination C.excuses D.ideas12.A.If B.Although C.Before D.Once13.A.force B.require C.warn D.convince14.A.busier B.faster C.steadier D.slower15.A.miss B.suggest C.start D.mind四、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）7.（15分）Body language is used by people for sending messages to one another, __1___ can help you make __2___ (you) easily understood. When you are talking with others, you are not just using words, but also using __3___ (gesture). For example, waving one's hand__4___ (be) to say “Goodbye”. Nodding the head means agreement, but shaking the head means disagreement.Different countries use body languages __5___ (different). For example, men in Russia, France and Arab countries kiss each other when they meet, but men in China or Australia shake hands instead __6___ kissing. If you touch an English person, you should say “Sorry”. People in Arab countries like standing close to one another when they are talking, but English people must keep __7___ distance away when they are talking. In some Asian countries, you must not touch the head of another person.When you use a foreign language, it is very important __8___ (know) the meanings ofbody languages in the foreign country. __9___ (follow) the customs will help you communicate with people and make your stay there much more pleasant and __10___ (comfort).五、书面表达（本题共计2小题，总分40分）8.（15分）假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Frankie给你来信，说现在越来越多的外国人也开始庆祝中国的春节，他希望能对春节有更多的了解，请你就此给他写一封信。

2023-2024学年广东省深圳中学高二上学期期末考试英语试题1. Since the traditional buildings of Ming and Qing Dynasties in that town are well ____________ , you are advised to pay a visit there before writing your history report.A．furnished B．preserved C．decorated D．deserved2. Decades ago, a personal item, if lost, would be ____________ in the newspaper with a reward for the finder.A．informed B．advertised C．emphasized D．published3. Though having eaten everything in his plate, the little boy looked at the food in the pan with____________ eyes.A．greedy B．humble C．mature D．satisfied4. In an effort to ____________ the loss of his health due to years of neglect, he ____________ regular exercise.A．compensate for; dedicated to B．compensate to; was devoted toC．compensate for; was devoted to D．compensate to; dedicated to5. Early ______ may be the key to tackling the problem of smoking among young people.A．intervention B．conservation C．variation D．comparison6. The visiting president answered journalists’ questions, saying the two countries should seek common ground and __________differences on many problems.A．examine B．exploreC．assume D．reserve7. At age 12, Jane was diagnosed ____________ a rare and deadly cancer and was informed that high-risk surgery was her only chance.A．as B．with C．for D．by8. When _______ the finger prints found at the crime scene with those of the suspect, the police soon confirmed his innocence.A．compare B．comparing C．compared D．to compare9. Above all, I have come to understand that ________ happiness to others is getting ourselves happiness.A．bring B．brought C．bringing D．being brought 10. Several major industrial countries concluded their annual summit meeting today, promising that by the end of the year the emission reduction targets ____________ .A．had been achieved B．were achieved C．would have beenachievedD．would beachieved11. —What’s your plan for the holidays?—I____________ to visit my grandparents in the country. While you are enjoying yourself on the beach, I____________ on the farm at that time.A．am planning; will be helping B．plan; am helpingC．will plan; am helping D．will be planning; will be helping12. It was a fitting opportunity to experience virtual reality (VR) technology, which some experts____________ as an eco-friendly solution to the problem of over-tourism.A．had promoted B．promoted C．had beenpromotedD．would promote13. Jerry pretended ________the moment his father stepped in, which made the man extremely angry because he couldn’t bear________.A．to be reading; being cheated B．to read; being cheatedC．to be reading; to be cheated D．to read; to be cheated14. Later in this chapter the case will be introduced to readers ______ c onsumers’ support became a stream of motivation for improvement of the company.A．who B．when C．which D．where15. Nowadays many old people don't like the way ______ some children talk to their parents．A．which B．that C．to which D．What16. Years of teaching experience as a volunteer has made him that for students’ development timely encouragement along with careful instructions .A．convinced; count B．convincing; countsC．convinced; counts D．convincing; count17. Lincoln gave them a new vision of what the USA should be, based on the ideals ____________ by its Founding Fathers 87 years before.A．set out B．set aside C．set down D．set about18. ____________ the reasons behind these species entering our cities are, one thing is for sure—they could be with us to stay.A．However B．Whatever C．No matter when D．No matter where 19. I would get enough money ready before leaving for the bookstore ____________ I found many good books that could add to my collection.A．so that B．in case C．now that D．even if20. ____________ , we also need to consider that some of these so-called “urban animals” have never moved at all.A．However true is this B．However truethis isC．However is thistrueD．However this istrueSome live performance rooms on this planet are wonderful. They can make even a single note sound wonderful. Here are four famous concert halls around the world. Enjoy!Cidade das Artes (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)Opened in 2013, this is one of the largest modem concert halls in South America. This building was designed by Christian de Portzampare. Named “City of Arts”, this is a cultural building group that hosts art exhibitions, dance events, comedy shows and workshops. The Cidade has excellent sound qualities because of being designed by the Chinese engineer XuYaping.Wiener Musikverein (Vienna, Austria)Designed by Theophil Hansen, this neoclassical building opened its doors in 1870 and is the home of the Vienna Philhamionic Orchestra, one of the most popular orchestras in the world. It was here in 1913 that the famous concert Skandalkonzert took place. This is also the place where every New Year’s Day a famous traditional symphonic concert is performed.Teatro alla Scala (Milan, Italy)One of the most important concert halls for operatic (歌剧的) music was completed in 1778. This building also hosts a museum and one of the worlds most famous academies where young talents are trained for ballet performances. This concert hall was rebuilt over the Teatro alia Scala Ducale, which was destroyed by a fire in 1776. It saw the first show of some of the most impressive works in the history of the opera, such as Madama Butterfly and Turandot by Giacomo Puccini.Carnegie Hall (New York, USA)Designed by William Burnet Tuthill, it is one of the most famous concert halls in the world for both classical music and popular music. It opened its doors in 1791 with a concert conducted in part by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Many famous works were first shown to the world here, including Antonin Dvorak’s New World Symphony and G eorge Gershwin’s An American in Paris.21. Where can visitors enjoy a wide variety of cultural events?A．In Cidade das Artes. B．In Wiener Musikverein.C．In Teatro all a Scala. D．In Carnegie Hall.22. What makes Wiener Musikverein different from the other rooms?A．It is a concert hall in the United States. B．It is designed by a Chinese engineer.C．It hosts New Year’s Day concertannually.D．It has the longest history of the four. 23. What do Teatro alla Scala and Carnegie Hall have in common?A．They were both built in the seventeenth century.B．They both got destroyed in some human activities.C．They were both aimed at training ballet performers.D．They both saw initial displays of some famous works.Winning the 2023 Oscar Best Actress Award, Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to take home a lead acting statue. She was invited to share some wisdom on the graduation ceremony in American Film Institute.Michelle Yeoh recalled her early years. She found her gift was to communicate through movement Yeoh trained tirelessly day and night. Dance was her bright future and destined path. Unfortunately, life had other plans. A serious spinal (脊柱的) injury entirely tore her dream, and she was in despair. Yet, her principal encouraged her to stay loose about her future. With this in mind, she captured the freedom to make choices she might not have otherwise been able to. “When the challenge came, I knew it was make or break.” Yeoh said.Yeoh chose to be a cool stuntman (特技人). “The first thing they ta ught me was to roll forward, how to fall on my side, and then back.” she recalled. The actress mentioned jumping off a 20-foot highway overpass for one stunt, in which she over-rotated (旋转), causing her back to fold in half and a stunt went wrong. “I didn’t land properly, but I completed the scene,” she said.“There were injuries as you can imagine but with every inch of skin, I came back better and braver. It struck me that learning how to fall teaches you how to land, and learning to land gives you theco urage to jump higher. Well, you could say I learned it in my bones, literally.” Yeoh added. It was those unbearable pain but desired progress that guided Yeoh to the Oscar stage. “What I want to say is that our falls are the secrets to our flight. Success without failure is called luck. It cannot really be repeated or relied upon. Don’t be afraid to fall, for you are learning to fly.” Yeoh said.24. What do we know about Michelle Yeoh?A．She was keen on ballet and had a bright future.B．She was the first Asian to win Oscar Best Actress.C．She was in despair after a serious injury in her leg.D．She was giving a speech about her school experience.25. How did the principal’s encouragement prove beneficial?A．It reminded Michelle Yeoh to stick to her dream and go for it.B．It advised Michelle Yeoh to accept the reality and let it be.C．It inspired Michelle Yeoh to be open-minded towards future.D．It urged Michelle Yeoh to transfer her career from dance to stunt.26. Why did Michelle Yeoh mention jumping off a 20-foot highway overpass?A．To pave the way for the life lesson she would learn.B．To stress the importance of mastering the rolling skills.C．To showcase the barriers she faced when dancing on stage.D．To admit a mistake she made when she was inexperienced.27. Which of the following statements matches Michelle Yeoh’s spirit the most?A．Do what the clock does. Keep going. B．Believe you can and you’re halfwaythere.C．No one can disappoint you except yourself. D．The greatest glory is in rising every time we fall.Uncertainty pops up frequently in conversations. The pandemic, and the growing climate disasters heighten our awareness of our inability to control many current challenges. No wonder we9re invaded by anxiety and isolation. We know there are stress-reduction techniques like yoga and exercise. Another much-overlooked one that restores sense of well-being is poetry.Poetry reconnects us with the beauty of the world, while also naming its difficulties. Rather than dismissing hardships, poetry reminds us that others have also lost a loved one, experienced disappointments—have suffered as we now suffer. Poetry allows us to identify our personal confusions, breaks our feeling of isolation, and confirms our sense of belonging. Poetry leads us toward wisdom and acceptance.Science agrees. The Arts & Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University offers convincing evidence that poetry is good for our health. A study from 2013 in Philippines showed that guided poetry writing sessions significantly lessened depression in a group of mistreated adolescents. Written eight hundred years ago, the poem The Guest House invites us to view life’s experiences and the feelings that arise from them as temporary visitors in the “guest house” of self. With patience and compassion, the author Jalal al-Din Rumi advises us to recognize that even negative moods are precious teachers for our growth.Think of poetry as an entrance to a timeless place where we find comfort, companionship, connection, wisdom, and healing. Poetry names the disconnects as well, where we have gone blind to threats and personal sorrows that threaten to overwhelm us. With its precision of language, and its naming of experience, poetry, in a small space, usually one page, packs a strong hit. Entering a poem, readers can sense painful experiences are re-framed and can be given a new understanding by a poem. That’s because poetry reflects a rich mix of the sweetness and bitterness in life. It refreshes our minds and offers invented landscapes of imagery. For your own peace of mind, I encourage you to take up a friendship with poetry.28. What does the underlined word “dismiss” probably mean?A．Reflect on. B．Leave behind. C．Get through. D．Suffer from. 29. What does Rumi suggest readers do in The Guest Housel?A．View ourselves as temporary guests. B．Take an active part in experiencinghardships.C．Ignore negative feelings to avoid sadness. D．Embrace downsides with optimistic attitudes.30. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Poems make readers turn a blind eye to threats and sorrows.B．Poems can only have either sweet themes or bitter themes.C．Poems possess overwhelming power despite limited lines.D．Poems reshape painful experiences and restrict our minds.31. What is the best title for the text?A．Techniques help reduce stress. B．Poetry facilitates friendship.C．Hardships benefit our growth. D．Poetry promotes our well-being.When I stepped into my sister’s house, I could feel the tension among the family members. My nephew was complaining that current allowances are insufficient to cover his expenses and questioning why he cannot be trusted. Financial literacy (素养) is a totally new word to his parents and, in their mind, parents are supposed to be extremely tight on kids’ money.As raised in a traditional way, we are constantly told to spend a fixed amount of money in a particular period, with everything arranged. The lack of financial literacy among teens is mainly due to the fear of losing control, which has overshadowed the importance of introducing genuine ideas that can promote independence and responsibility tied to financial autonomy (自主). This mindset implies that if you just follow the parents plan, seemingly you succeed in managing your money. Still, each year heartbreaking news about college students who are involved in unaffordable debt keep popping up.Having financial literacy, however, have more benefits than expected. At best, teens with self-discipline would appreciate the trust and make informed financial decisions. Even at worst, the cost of making mistakes in teenage years is relatively low and committing the mistakes honestly may open the door to some constructive feedback and financial tips.True financial literacy isn’t simply about implementing a strict or loose strateg y on spending but teaching teenagers to differentiate between necessity and desire, and making compromises. But managed properly, both bread and Air Jordan shoes can be obtained. With Air Jordan shoes ahead, the difficulty in making and saving money makes us appreciate the value of efforts. Budgeting, planning for your expenses, help you make decisions of consequence and resist temptations.Once teens demonstrate responsible management of cash-based expenses, it is time to consider upgrading. However, teens may not be fully equipped to travel in the complex financial landscape without adequate supervision and support. After all, financial autonomy comes with responsibilities.32. What is the function of mentioning the author’s nephew?A．To draw a persuasive conclusion. B．To explain a difficult concept.C．To give a reasonable prediction. D．To present a convincing example.33. Why do we need financial literacy?A．It guarantees more control on money by parents.B．It stresses the necessity of producing genuine ideas.C．It helps generate independence and responsibilities.D．It increases the risk of having unaffordable debt.34. Which pair is similar to bread and Air Jordan shoes?A．Tasty dumplings and cheap stationary. B．Instant noodles and all-star game ticket.C．Worn-out jeans and plain basketball cap. D．Latest electronic devices and rare goods.35. What is the purpose of the passage?A．To motivate teens to have financial literacy skills.B．To tell reasons why teens fail to manage their finance.C．To teach teens how to spend money reasonably and wisely.D．To analyze the pros and cons of having financial autonomy.Whether you’re looking to lose a few pounds, spend more time at the gym or learn a language, turning bad habits into good ones is all about self-control. Some of us have more than others. And research shows that those with more self-control tend to be happier. But the problem is that we usually only get rewarded in the future. 36Michael Inzlicht is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto and a self-control researcher. He says that the ironic thing about self-control is that those who are really good at it don’t have to practice it. 37 When you love and desire something that tends to be better for you, like studying, workin g hard or exercising, for example, you don’t have to think about doing it. Inzlicht says that these types of individuals generally have what’s called “trait self-control” meaning it’s an aspect of their personality.When it comes to improving self-control, Inzlicht says ifs difficult to change the personality that you’re born with. 38 A wide body of research shows that you can improve self-control for a particular behavior you want to change or a habit you’d like to develop. For example, Inzlicht says tha t when we get paid to make life changes, we’re more likely to make them. Some gyms will charge you a certain amount of money for a year-long membership and then give you a few cents back every time you come. 3940 Part of failing at developing self-control is in getting frustrated at yourself for not changing overnight. If you’re building self-control in losing weight, for instance, don’t try switching to nothing but fruits and vegetables all at once because it’s too dramatic a change — not to mention unsustainable.It was a hot Saturday at a crowded mall, and I was walking alongside my mom. Mom is short, skinny, and easy to be ________ in a crowd. As we walked, I ________ up at the people passing by. Some were stylish young ladies, who wore fashionable ________ and walked confidently in high heels. An uneasy feeling started to ________ in my chest. It got more unbearable with every second until I could deny it no longer; I was ________ of my mother.We lived in a small but ________ apartment building that Mom chose to move to because she knew the schools there were good. We were in a high-class neighborhood, but as I examined the passers-by and then turned ________ eyes on Mom, I realized for the first time that we didn’t ________ there. I could see the heavy lin es around Mom’s eyes and mouth, without fancy creams to _______ them away. Her eyes were tired from working long hours to make ends meet and her hair too gray for her age. My mom is nothing extraordinary, yet at that moment she ________ because she was just so plain.My mind was ________ when Mom suddenly called out: my name. She was standing in the middle of a high-end store, holding a sweater that looked much too expensive. She said, “This will look good on you. Do you want it?” I almost agreed ________ a nd thoughtlessly. Then I took a closer look at the small, weary woman with a big smile ________ across her narrow face and a sweater in her hands, and my words ________ in my throat. She looked so tired all the time because she was busy working to provide for me. She didn’t wear jewelry or scented perfumes because she was just ________ with me. I was no longer ashamed of her, but of myself. “Do you want it?” My mom repeated. “No thanks.” I responded.41.A．overlooked B．separated C．caught D．raised42.A．pointed B．glanced C．waved D．reached43.A．clothing B．uniforms C．trend D．smiles44.A．end B．recover C．settle D．escape45.A．ignorant B．ashamed C．afraid D．guilty46.A．cheap B．cozy C．simple D．expensive47.A．accusing B．convincing C．terrifying D．stunning48.A．connect B．involve C．belong D．equal49.A．put B．ease C．blow D．shake50.A．got across B．took over C．held on D．stood out51.A．chasing B．wandering C．observing D．guarding52.A．secretly B．regularly C．carelessly D．differently53.A．exchanging B．lifting C．disappearing D．stretching54.A．returned B．existed C．rose D．died55.A．impressed B．patient C．content D．strict阅读下面的短文，根据上下文在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。