高二英语下学期期末考试试题

武汉外国语学校2023-2024学年度下学期期末考试高二英语试题考试时间：2024年6月27日考试时长：120分钟试卷满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the man do?A. Drink coffee.B. Add some water.C. Wash cups.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】When will the man finish studying?A. At 1:00 a. m.B. At 9:00 p. m.C. At 11:00 p. m.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the woman probably do next?A. Go to check on her mother.B. Send her mother to hospital.C. Answer her mother’ s phone.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Husband and wife.C. Sales clerk and customer.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What food has been sold out?A. Chips.B. Nuts.C. Chocolate.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

第一卷（知识运用85分）第一节：单项填空（共l5小题；每小题l分，满分l5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1.China’s rapid growth is not___threat to others.On ___contrary,it will bring more opportunities to the world.A /;theB a;/C the;/D a;the2. ----Have you finished your position already?----No.I ____ it in twenty minutes.A have finishedB finishedC will finishD had finished3.Tired of such a long movie,the little boy_____his favourite music.A turn toB turn offC turn upD turn down4.The trouble you have _____us is great.A helpB to helpC helpingD helps5.His plan was such a good one ____we all agreed to accept.A thatB asC soD and6.It’s the present situation in poor areas_____calls for much higherspending on education and training.A whichB whatC whoD that7.In a word, I don’t think what you said____sense at all.A makeB makesC is makingD has made8.Quiet student ____he may be,he talks a lot about his favourite sport afterclass.A ifB asC sinceD when9.Their wages ____by a full third in the past two years.A had gone downB would go downC have gone downD goes down10.---Could you please tell us some good ways to learn English well?---My suggestionis that reading often and writing regularly_____ be neededA wouldB shouldC couldD need11.It is____to trave by air than by water.A much more excitingB a lot excitingC much excitedD a lot more excited12.______has helped to save the drowning child is worth praising.A WhicheverB WhichC WhoeverD Who13.Most children need encouragement ______failure so that they can cheer up again.A in favour ofB in time ofC in honour ofD in need of14.If better use is_____ your spare time,you will make greater progressin that,A spentB used ofC takenD made of15. ——Artistic people can be very difficult sometimes.——Well, you married one. .A You should knowB I’ve got i tC I can’t agree moreD You name it第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)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。

山东省滨州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a drugstore.B．In the doctor’s office.C．At a grocery store. 2．What does the woman decide to do this weekend?A．Read a book.B．Have a haircut.C．Listen to music. 3．What does the woman want to do?A．Change money.B．Save money.C．Borrow money. 4．What does the woman think of Mike?A．He’s lucky.B．He’s wise.C．He’s hardworking. 5．How many students are there in the girl’s class?A．24.B．36.C．48.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Where did the man put his phone?A．In the bedroom.B．In the bathroom.C．In the study.7．What will the speakers do next?A．Call a number.B．Make a meal.C．Do some cleaning.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why does the woman feel upset?A．She was taken in online.B．Her credit card was lost.C．Her health was declining. 9．What does Jamie mean in the end?A．The woman should go to school.B．The woman should learn a lesson.C．The woman should send emails again.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

山东省济宁市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Florida has regained its position as the best American state for retirees in 2024, according to WalletHub’s latest “Best and Worst States to Retire” study.WalletHub’s Best and Worst States to Retire in 2024WalletHub used three main categories to rank the retirement friendliness of all 50 states: Affordability. Quality of life. Health care.While Florida ranked first overall as the best state for retirees and No. I in the quality of life category, it scored lower for health care and affordability. Popular Florida cities rank among WalletHub’s top 10 places hit hardest by inflation (通货膨胀), so retirees need to anticipate a potentially higher cost of living due to inflation. On the other hand, the state doesn’t demand any income tax, which means income from Social Security and withdrawals from retirement accounts won’t be taxed at the state level. Besides, retirees may enjoy the state’s mostly pleasant weather and miles of shoreline.Remember, while lists like these can be helpful as you figure out where you’d like to eventually spend your post-work years, your idea of the “perfect” place to retire will depend on a number of personal factors, such as your own circumstances, preferences and priorities. 1．Which state ranks last for retirees in 2024 according to WalletHub?A．Florida.B．Kentucky.C．Wyoming.D．Oklahoma. 2．Which aspect of Florida may appeal to retirees most?A．Medical services.B．Low living expenses.C．Income security.D．Favorable tax policy.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A finance book.B．A geography textbook.C．A public report.D．A commercial speech.Located on the banks of Lake Atitlán, Santa Catarina Palopó is a small town with amazing natural views. Despite its natural beauty and cultural heritage, the community struggled with economic development for years until they had the opportunity to use the power of art and transform the town.Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó (PSCP) was born out of a desire to bring color and life to the town through the act of painting all 960 buildings with traditional symbols and designs inspired by the blouses woven (编织) by local women. Under the leadership of Claudia Boschand the Casa Palopó hotel, the project took shape with the support of local authorities, volunteers, sponsors, and the community.The painting process was structured to ensure efficiency and community involvement. Local families were brought into the process, working with project teams to decide how their homes would be painted. The family would then help sand, clean, and prime (上底漆) the walls before the professional painters joined in to complete the painting process. Throughout the project, the team ensured that no family was left behind, and the professional painters provided guidance to ensure that every building was exceptional.The project has changed the lives of residents and visitors alike. It has increased cultural tourism awareness, created new jobs, and improved the overall quality of life in the community. Alongside this project, the community has worked to champion growing and celebrating local produce, strengthen family interests, and promote community development. The paintings symbolize hope and progress, inspiring other communities to hug the magic of art in their own ways.4．What was the original purpose of establishing PSCP?A．To bring liveliness to the town.B．To rebuild symbolic houses.C．To guarantee the locals a job.D．To pass down tailoring skills.5．What is the highlight in the painting process?A．Professional training.B．Painters’ leading role.C．Traditional materials.D．Families’ engagement.6．What can we learn about the project from the last paragraph?A．It inspires the locals to pursue an art career.B．It shows how to measure community spirit.C．It goes far beyond just economic benefits.D．It proves art is a must for successful projects. 7．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Art of Painting: A Treasure for Human Beings B．Natural Beauty: The Drive for Rural TourismC．The Colourful Story of Santa Catarina PalopóD．Big Cultural Heritage of a Small TownOne inconvenient truth for the clean energy industry is the undeniable fact that wind turbines (涡轮机) kill birds. Researchers say smarter turbines could dramatically cut the toll.The American Bird Conservancy claims that at least one million bird deaths as a result of wind turbines a year in the US alone is likely to be an underestimate. That’s substantially less than the estimated 980 million birds a year that die crashing into buildings, or the 1.4 to 3.7 billion per year killed by domestic cats. But it’s still an unacceptable number, and a problem that needs to be addressed—because a fully green energy network will need more and more turbines over the coming decades.Researchers at SINTEF and the Norwegian Centre believe they have an idea that could help in a lot of cases. The idea—known as SKARV—is fairly simple: each turbine will have cameras fitted, capable of spotting birds flying directly into the path of the rotors (螺旋桨). Software will automatically calculate their predicted path, and if it looks like they’re in danger of being hit, the system will send control signals to slow the rotors down.In simulations (模拟), the system is able to avoid the vast majority of crashes. This, of course, doesn’t describe all situations. For example, if a young, inexperienced bird approaches a turbine displaying irregular flight behavior, it will not be possible to predict exactly where it will be a few seconds later. Prediction is also more difficult if several birds approach at the same time.Some researchers argue that birds are learning to avoid turbines voluntarily. But if morethan a million birds a year haven’t got the memo yet, it’s still a problem worth solving. We look forward to hearing how trials progress.8．What does the underlined phrase “cut the toll” in paragraph I probably mean?A．Maximize efficiency.B．Reduce deaths.C．Lower costs.D．Prevent errors.9．What can be inferred about bird death caused by wind turbines in paragraph 2?A．It tops the list of bird deaths.B．It calls for immediate action.C．It has been properly solved.D．It shows progress in technology.10．How does SKARV make wind turbines intelligent?A．By keeping a constant speed.B．By recording birds’ behavior.C．By predicting potential danger.D．By sending warnings to birds.11．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．Challenges presented in simulations.B．Features of birds’ flying patterns.C．Examples of SKARV’s application D．Approaches to crash avoidance.It’s normal to feel uncomfortable when spending time outside your home culture, even for an eagerly anticipated vacation. Feelings of discomfort, dislocation, and overload are so common among travelers that they’re referred to by many as “culture shock”.Although the term has existed since the 1950s, says Susan B．Goldstein, a psychology professor at the University of Redlands, it’s an outdated way to describe these adjustment challenges. “Culture shock” implies a dramatic, unexpected, negative event. Though the vast majority of travelers will experience such challenges, “a real sense of ‘shock’ is uncommon,” she adds, “so uncommon that many researchers no longer use the term.”Previously many researchers adopted the idea that culture shock progressed through a remarkably consistent and universal set of stages. Modern research, however, suggests that the experiences of acculturation (文化适应) are individual, not universal. People will have their ups and downs, but for the most part, they will become increasingly comfortable and competent over time.While many blame the causes of culture shock on the host culture itself, an individual’s internal expectations are just as important. When travelers’ image of their destination does notcorrespond with reality, it can result in discomfort and even distress (忧虑). Realistic expectations can help, but so can a traveler’s attitude.In a 2023 study of 2,500 teenage exchange students, researchers found that though cultural stress was common among participants, those who faced those stresses head-on instead of turning to avoidance tended to perform better and were likelier to finish out their year without switching families or going home early.As for Mark Twain, the bad-tempered writer was able to ride out his feelings of distress while traveling. He eventually finished out his European tour — and in his bestselling travel memoir The Innocents Abroad, famously remarked that travel is “disastrous to prejudice and narrow-mindedness”. With the right attitude and the willingness to seek help, it’s more than likely that you, too, can adapt to new settings, building new memories with each new stamp in your passport.12．What is Susan B．Goldstein’s opinion about culture shock?A．It doesn’t live up to the name.B．Its cause is rarely researched.C．It is unavoidable and harmful.D．Its influence is understudied.13．Which factor determined exchange students’ performance from the study?A．Support from family.B．The level of stress.C．Their personal attitude.D．Ways of seeking help.14．How did Mark Twain feel about the European tour?A．It was a rather intolerable experience.B．It was challenging yet rewarding.C．It was an inspiration for his career.D．It was full of regrets and sorrows. 15．What’s the purpose of the passage?A．To call on travelers to bridge cultural gaps.B．To recommend a book on traveling abroad.C．To stress the significance of cultural diversity.D．To clarify the misunderstanding of culture shock.How effective are your brainstorming sessions? Does everyone get a chance to share their opinions? Do people with the loudest voices dominate the discussion? 16A popular and lively form of brainwriting is known as 6-3-5. During a 6-3-5 session,brainwriting exercises are divided into several rounds. In each round, six people write down three ideas each within five minutes. After the first round, everyone exchanges their piece of paper with someone else, reads what’s on it, and then writes down three more ideas. 17 After six rounds, all the ideas on the worksheets are shared with the group.Although this example uses six people, you can invite any number of people to your brainwriting session. Other details can also be adapted to suit your needs, including the number of rounds. 18Different from traditional brainstorming, everyone is equal in brainwriting. 19 People also have more time to think through their ideas and to develop them. This can help to encourage creativity, because it empowers people to put forward ideas that they might — in a normal brainstorming session — have considered too risky.If you think your team could benefit from a brainwriting session, you can try the skills to boost their creativity. 20 So, gather your team members, prepare enough paper, and you’re ready to go!A．Brainwriting has many advantages, too.B．Brainwriting works well as a pen-and-paper exercise.C．That’s because all participants get to contribute at the same time.D．Regular brainstorming is a tried-and-true way to generate new ideas.E．These can be new ideas, or build on ideas that have already been shared.F．One way to ensure that everyone gets a fair hearing is to use brainwriting.G．But most people find that aiming for three ideas in each round brings the best results.二、完形填空On Sept.17, 2022, a father and son set out to begin the Ironman competition in Cambridge. Jeff Agar, 59, and his son Johnny, 28, weren’t 21 competitors. Johnny’s cerebral palsy (脑瘫) presented a big 22 . But his dream of being a runner never stopped.23 to show Johnny that he could pursue his dream of being an athlete, Jeff helped him engage in 24 . They began waking up at 4 a.m. so Jeff could run while 25 his son in a special wheelchair called a racing chair. Every morning, they 26 themselves to runincreasingly longer distances. 27 , Johnny could even run a few miles using a rolling walker. Soon, they 28 5K races, then on to Ironman competition.The race began with a 2.4-mile swim. Jeff and Johnny dived into the Choptank River.29 jellyfish stings (伤), they completed the swim in 90 minutes and moved on to the bike ride. Nine hours later, they 30 the final part: a marathon. After 16 hours, 55 minutes and 35 seconds — with only minutes to 31 , father and son crossed the finish line together. Seeing the 32 scene, the crowd burst into cheers.For Jeff, the race was more than just 33 the finish line; it was about giving Johnny his moment to 34 . A father’s love and a son’s courage turned a disability into a story of 35 .21．A．ambitious B．typical C．specific D．successful 22．A．chance B．advantage C．feature D．challenge 23．A．Hesitant B．Discouraged C．Determined D．Anxious 24．A．sports B．hobbies C．amusements D．studies 25．A．lifting B．pushing C．shaking D．hugging 26．A．allowed B．reminded C．drove D．invited 27．A．Accidentally B．Unluckily C．Gradually D．Probably 28．A．entered B．watched C．quit D．hosted29．A．In case of B．In terms of C．In sight of D．In spite of 30．A．started B．missed C．enjoyed D．skipped 31．A．waste B．wait C．abandon D．spare 32．A．moving B．funny C．helpless D．messy 33．A．finding B．reaching C．imagining D．locating 34．A．think B．exercise C．shine D．relax 35．A．health B．survival C．satisfaction D．victory三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

浙江省台州市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳〖答案〗。

ASummer programs are a great way to enrich your time between academic years. For students who are interested in visual arts, there are many options for you to pursue your passion while surrounded by other talented artists.City Art LabCity Art Lab is a free arts program for NYC high schoolers at City College of New York(CCNY). Graduate students of art education and local youth cooperate on community-based art projects. It offers a chance to explore new materials, develop artwork, and learn about college life. Each session concludes with an art exhibition from the participants.Student Gallery Guides at The Getty MuseumThe Student Gallery Guide program is a paid summer internship(实习) opportunity for teens interested in learning the fundamentals of museum education. It serves as a valuable platform for high school students to not only develop public speaking and facilitation skills but also to explore their passion for the arts.Academy of Art University Pre-College Art ExperienceThe Pre-College Art Experience(PCAE) is a free education program for high schoolers to learn courses about fashion, animation, game design, fine art, and more. Available in-person or online, it provides a head start in collegelevel art education. Passing a course also earns students $1, 000 towards undergraduate tuition at the university.UCLA Acting and Performance InstituteThis UCLA program is designed to immerse students in the world of high-level performing arts. For three weeks, students learn about performance training, movement techniques, and writing, while working on a showcase performance put on at the end of the program. The cost of the program depends on the chosen course load and may vary accordingly.For more details, click here.1. Which program requires payment from the students?A. City Art Lab.B. The UCLA program.C. The Pre-College Art Experience.D. The Student Gallery Guide program.2. What do City Art Lab and PCAE have in common?A. They both can be accessed virtually.B. They both give financial support to the participants.C. They both offer a connection to college experiences.D. They both provide a chance to showcase students’ artwork.3. Where is the text probably from?A. A newspaper.B. A website.C. A textbook.D. A magazine.〖答案〗1. B 2. C 3. B【导语】本文是应用文。

高二下学期英语期末考试试题（附答案）一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）（共4题；共30分）1.阅读理解On 29 May last year, I was doing my swim training for a half Ironman race in the bay near my home.I was finishing my first loop (圈) when I felt jaws coming around my body and a sharp pain. The water was dark, so I couldn't see anything. It just came out of nowhere and then it was gone in a flash. I knew it was something really big and assumed it was a shark. I panicked, but knew I needed to get out of the water. I was kicking wildly in case it came back. There was a lifeguard boat close by, so I waved my arms in the air and screamed for help. It got to me within 20 seconds. At that point I didn't feel anything; adrenaline (肾上腺素) had taken over. The lifeguards held me under the arms and pulled me up out of the water. Then the pain kicked in and it was pretty hard to bear. Some muscle had been bitten off my right arm. I felt a lot of warm, gushing blood.My chest felt heavy, as if someone had put their foot on it, and I was having trouble breathing. It was extremely painful. When I got to the hospital, I told the nurses to put me to sleep because of the pain. I just wanted them to fix me.I woke up after surgery four hours later. My doctor was amazed when I managed to move my fingers: the bite just missed a major nerve. My right lung had been damaged; I had several broken bones and a nerve in my leg was cut, so I have reduced feeling at the top of my leg. The shark also bit through my upper back muscle.Local experts determined that the shark was probably 9-10 feet long. It was young, about seven years old. It just attacked me, left and didn't come back because it figured I wasn't food.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。

高二年级期末考试英语试题卷班级姓名学号本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试用时120分钟。

第一卷（选择题共115分）第一部分：听力(共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三个选项中先出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.How much should the man pay if he buys two pens?A.$ 12.B.$ 14.C.$ 10.2.Where is the man’s brother now ？A.In London .B.In New York .C. In Sydney3.What did Grace think about the town ？A.She liked it in the winter .B.She liked it all year round.C.She liked it most of the time.4.What’s the probable relationship between the speakers ？A.Doctor and patient.B.Husband and wifeiC.Mother and son.5.How will the women go downtown？A.By t bus.B.By car.C.By taxi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，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，各题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第下面一段对话，回答第6~8三个小题。

6.What’s the conversation about？A.The man’s story.B.The man’s daughter .C. A flim star .7. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers ？A.Friends .B.Husband and wife.C.Teacher and student.8.What does the woman tell the man to do ？A.Talk to his daughter .B.Not to push his daughter.C.Tell his daughter to study hard. 听第下面一段段对话，回答第9~11三个小题。

湖南省岳阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Various kinds of theme parks exist almost everywhere in the world. Whichever and whatever you like, there is always an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!DisneylandDisneyland, which can be found in several parts of the world, will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come true. Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, or meeting an adorable fairy tale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland. Of course, Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you, from enormous swinging ships to scary free-fall drops.DollywoodDollywood is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round. People come to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. Riding on the only steam engine still working is a special treat. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller coaster, Thunderhead.Chimelong Ocean KingdomChimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world. Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium. Watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both educational and fun. The park has more rides than you can imagine: join a water fight against pirates or get turned upside down by an exciting roller coaster... Hungry? The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetite.1．What is special about Dollywood?A．You can ride a roller coaster there.B．You can meet some cartoon characters there.C．You can experience a water fight against pirates.D．You can learn about America’s historical southeastern culture.2．What do the three theme parks have in common?A．They all have exciting rides.B．They all offer educational animal shows.C．They all provide tasty food for every appetite.D．They all can be found in several places of the world.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A fairy tale.B．A travel brochure.C．A history book.D．A documentary.Perhaps one of the most famous sayings in China is,“Worry before all others worry; rejoice after all others have rejoiced.”Written by Fan Zhongyan, this 11th century proverb provides a goal for all Chinese government officials to aspire to.Fan Zhongyan (989-1052) himself was a good example of someone who lived by these words. When he was just one or two years old, his father died and his mother married another man, but he was always content with what he had.From a very young age, he was very diligent in his schoolwork. In 1015, Fan passed the imperial examination(科举考试) and became a government official. While serving in Taizhou, he always had the people’s best interest at heart, and he proposed building a sea wall to protect homes from flooding. Serving with distinction, he helped build up defenses when the country was threatened by war. Then, once the country was at peace again, he was promoted to a high-level position in the capital.As an advisor to the emperor, Fan then tried to institute government reforms. However, many conservative officials opposed him, so the reforms were stopped and Fan was forced to go into exile (流放). While in exile in 1045, Fan wrote an essay entitled Memorial to Yueyang Tower. In the essay, he wondered if it was possible to find government officials who would be firm in their desire to look after the needs of the common people, and not worry about their own personal welfare.After retiring, he bought a farm and used it to provide jobs for local people. The profits from the farm were then used to pay for the education of poor children.It is refreshing to think that there was once such a person who did not just speak wise words to live by, but who also put those words into practice during his own life.4．How does the author introduce the topic of the passage?A．By using a quote.B．By giving examples.C．By providing data.D．By making comparisons.5．What's the right order of the events?①Fan built a sea wall in Taizhou. ①Fan wrote the essay Memorial to Yueyang Tower.①Fan’s father passed away.①Fan retired and bought a farm.A．①①①①B．①①①①C．①①①①D．①①①①6．What did Fan express in his famous essay?A．His concern about the needs of the common people.B．His determination to set a good example for government officials.C．His hope to find government officials looking after common people.D．His desire to find government officials putting people’s needs above their own welfare. 7．What qualities can best describe Fan Zhongyan according to the passage?A．Loving and demanding.B．Selfless and devoted.C．Modest and hardworking.D．Strong-willed and tolerant.A bot is a software program that often works by itself on the internet to perform the same kinds of actions as humans do. The report, produced by California-based internet security company Imperva, found that 49.6 percent of worldwide internet traffic (互联网流量) came from bots in 2023, while from human users fell to 50.4 percent. Imperva’s study also found that web traffic linked to “bad bots” grew to 32 percent in 2023, a rise of 30.2 percent from 2022. Nanhi Singh, a security advisor at Imperva, said that bots are currently one of growing threats facing almost every industry.Bots are generally designed to visit websites and independently search for many kinds of online information. They are able to operate at much greater speeds than humans and can process repeated searches and process large amounts of data. Online search advisor Yoast notes that some bots are considered good because they can be useful to individuals through tools such as OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT. Some others are considered malicious, because they are trained to hack, or break into network computer systems. These kinds of bots pretend themselves as humans andcollect private data or financial information that can be used to commit crimes. And some bots are even designed to spread misinformation and false news.The study also suggested that some countries have a much bigger problem with bad bots than others. Web traffic linked to bad bots in 2023 accounted for 71 percent in Ireland while Germany was next, with 67.5 percent. The percentage of Mexico and the USA was reported to be 42.8 percent and 35.4 percent respectively. Imperva even reported that bad bot activity would lead to account takeovers, which increased 10 percent in 2023 over 2022. The highest number of account takeovers — 36.8 percent — happened in the financial services industry. Next was the travel industry, with 11.5 percent, followed by business services at eight percent.Nanhi Singh said the problem is likely to worsen in coming years to the point where such bots would exist everywhere. She urged organizations to introduce bot management and security tools in an effort to limit automated traffic and prevent dangerous account takeovers.8．What did Imperva’s study find?A．Bad bots caused 49.6% of web traffic in 2023.B．Traffic from human users fell to the second in 2023.C．Web traffic linked to “bad bots” rose sharply in 2023.D．Nearly half of the world’s web traffic was caused by bad bots in 2023.9．What does the underlined word “malicious” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Useful.B．Dependable.C．Harmful.D．Irresponsible. 10．What is Nanhi Singh’s attitude towards current situation of web traffic?A．Optimistic.B．Satisfied.C．Concerned.D．Conservative. 11．What can be learned about bots from the passage?A．Every industry is currently threatened by bots.B．Bots can be both helpful and troublesome.C．Bots can search for online information by themselves.D．Web traffic linked to bad bots was the most serious problem in Ireland in 2023.A new study examines possible harm caused by microscopic pieces of plastic that end up inside people’s bodies. These materials — known as microplastics and nanoplastics — can enter the body through the air or in food or drinks.One new study suggests the buildup of such plastics inside the body can increase the risk of a stroke, heart attack or death. But the researchers noted the evidence presented cannot prove a direct link between tiny plastic materials and heart problems.The study involved 257 people who had medical operations to clear blocked blood vessels (血管) in their necks. Italian researchers examined the fatty buildup the doctors removed from the carotid arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the brain. Using two methods, they found evidence of plastics — mostly nanoplastics that cannot be seen — in the artery plaque (动脉斑块) of 150 patients. No evidence of plastics was seen in 107 patients.The team followed these people for three years. During that time, 30 individuals, or 20 percent of the group with plastics, had a heart attack, stroke, or died from any cause. These rates dropped to about eight percent among those with no evidence of plastics. Research results were recently published in a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.The researchers admitted their study was very small. For example, it only looked at people with narrowed arteries who were already at risk for heart attacks and stroke.Steve Nissen is a heart expert at the Cleveland Clinic in the state of Ohio who was not part of the study. He told the Associated Press he thinks the team’s estimate that the risk of heart attack, stroke or death was four times greater seems too high. “It would mean that these microplastics are the most important cause of coronary heart disease (冠心病) yet discovered. And I just don’t think that’s likely to be right,” Nissen said. “Maybe, it’s just a wake-up call that perhaps we need to take the problem of microplastics more seriously.” Nissen added.12．How did the researchers carry out their study?A．By doing online surveys.B．By interviewing participants.C．By comparing with former experiments.D．By conducting experiments and analyzing data.13．What did the team find about the 150 patients ?A．They were in good health before the study.B．No evidence of plastics were found in them.C．20 percent of them died from heart attacks.D．They developed many more health problems than the 107 patients.14．What can be inferred from Nissen’s words?A．There was no relationship between microplastics and heart diseases.B．We should pay more attention to the harm of microplastics to our body.C．The result proved a direct link between tiny plastic materials and heart problems.D．The result was inaccurate because they only looked at people with narrowed arteries. 15．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A．Tiny plastic materials — Harmful to our body?B．Tiny plastic materials — Exist in our body?C．Tiny plastic materials — A leading cause of our health.D．Tiny plastic materials — A direct reason for heart diseases.How to become a good communicatorBeing a good communicator is an important life skill. It can help you make friends, do well in school, and even get better jobs when you’re older. Sometimes, you may find it a struggle to communicate effectively with people around you. 16Listen to others.Listening is a trait that is often forgotten about in modern society. In the process of communication, try to avoid responding to a text, opening an email, or thinking about your next meal. 17 Show them you’re listening and interested by commenting on the story or asking questions.Speak sincerely.No one likes to be deceived. Tell people the truth. If you can’t commit to something, it’s better to be honest about it than to have to tell them last minute that you can’t make it. When people ask for your opinion, you should be honest. 18 For instance, if you don’t like your friend’s shirt and they ask you about it, respond with, “I really like you in blue instead,” rather than, “I hate it, it’s ugly.”19How you say things is arguably more important than what you say. If you try to give someone a genuine compliment (赞美), but they think you say it with an ironic undertone, your compliment won’t mean a thing. Be aware of the way you speak. If you notice that people often take things you say the wrong way, there is a good chance you can change how you speak. Askyour friends to make you aware of the way you’re coming across.Help others communicate.Get a bunch of people together for a fun get-together. It can be as simple as a gathering at the park, or as fancy as an elegant dinner party. 20A．Know “how” vs “what”.B．Be aware of what you say.C．You should pay attention to what others are saying.D．This can be a good chance for you to communicate with others.E．Do remember there is a difference between honest and rude opinions.F．Either way, it shows them that you care and want to spread friendship.G．However, with practice and patience, you can become a great communicator.二、完形填空In my work as a vocational school teacher in Germany, there are a few refugees (难民) in my class. Their 21 of German is often rather poor regardless of whether they are “ 22 off the boat” or have lived here for a few years. Some of these students who 23 to complete their three-year training may continue to go to school to attain 24 so they can attend university.Over the last few weeks, I have taken them aside and given them 25 on how to enhance their language skills, such as finding ways to build their vocabulary beyond class and 26 language immersion courses. After class, I even took some of them to a 27 which displayed valuable information on a poster. They were 28 for this little gesture that benefited them a lot. Most important of all, I have given them tips on how to 29 themselves into the German culture better.I do not get any 30 money for offering this sort of advice, though I have 31 my short breaks over the years. But I feel it is important to help the youngsters because after graduation from university, they have great chance of 32 jobs in Germany. Meanwhile, they will feel inspired to 33 here.Good integration is so important as it builds bridges and expands 34 . It makes mehappy to share my knowledge as a language teacher and spread those 35 ripples (涟漪) in everyday life.21．A．description B．command C．appreciation D．opinion 22．A．fresh B．distant C．clear D．close23．A．fail B．expect C．manage D．refuse 24．A．goals B．success C．qualifications D．advantage 25．A．credits B．tips C．permission D．information 26．A．recommending B．delivering C．giving D．running 27．A．gym B．noticeboard C．classroom D．stadium 28．A．sorrowful B．thoughtful C．grateful D．fearful 29．A．transform B．turn C．divide D．integrate 30．A．enough B．good C．extra D．limited 31．A．sacrificed B．wasted C．taken D．arranged 32．A．changing B．quitting C．creating D．landing 33．A．turn down B．calm down C．slow down D．settle down 34．A．business B．horizons C．friendship D．courses 35．A．kindness B．skill C．happiness D．culture三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

山东省青岛中学2023~2024学年下学期高二年级期末考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．What does the woman need to buy?A．A box.B．A desk.C．A TV.2．What is the woman looking for?A．Her hat.B．Her coat.C．Her gloves.3．Where is the man going probably?A．To a hotel bar.B．To his room.C．To a restaurant4．Who is Dave?A．The man’s brother.B．The man’s classmate.C．A friend of the man’s brother. 5．What are the speakers doing?A．Studying a book.B．Reading a letter.C．Collecting money.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

6．What was the woman’s first job?A．A secretary.B．A manager.C．A cleaner.7．How long did the woman work at Teknik Ltd?A．For three years.B．For four years.C．For seven years.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

8．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．At a school.B．At a cinema.C．At Lily’s house.9．What movie award show does the woman invite the man to watch?A．The Hundred Flowers Awards.B．The Cannes Film Festival.C．The Golden Rooster Awards.10．What does the woman like about movie award shows?A．The actors.B．The dresses.C．The stage.听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。

高二下学期英语期末考试试卷（附答案）一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）（共4题；共30分）1.阅读理解We produce 500 billion of plastic bags in a year worldwide and they are thrown away polluting oceans, killing wildlife and getting dumped in landfills where they take up to 1,000 years to decompose. Researchers have been unsuccessfully looking for a solution.The 16-year-old Canadian high school student, Daniel Burd, from Waterloo Collegiate Institute, has discovered a way to make plastic bags degrade(降解) in as few as 3 months, a finding that won him first prize at the Canada Wide Science Fair, a ＄10,000 prize, a ＄20,000 scholarship, and a chance to revolutionize a major environmental issue.Burd's strategy was simple: Since plastic does eventually degrade, it must be eaten by microorganisms(微生物)．If those microorganisms could be identified, we could put them to work eating the plastic much faster than under normal conditions.With this goal in mind, he grounded plastic bags into a powder and concocted(调制) a solution of household chemicals, yeast(酵母) and tap water to encourage microbes growth．Then he added the plastic powder and let the microbes work their magic for 3 months．Finally, he tested the resulting bacterial culture on plastic bags, exposing one plastic sample to dead bacteria as a control．Sure enough, the plastic exposed(暴露) to the live bacteria was 17% lighter than the control after six weeks.The inputs are cheap, maintaining the required temperature takes little energy because microbes produce heat as they work, and the only outputs are water and tiny levels of carbon dioxide.“Almost every week I have to do chores and when I open the closet door, I have piles of plastic bags falling on top of me．One day, I got tired of it and I wanted to know what other people are doing with these plastic bags．The answer: not much．So I decided to do something myself.” Said Daniel Burd.（1）Daniel Burd won first prize at the Canada-Wide Science Fair because ________.A.he found a way to degrade plastics in shorter timeB.he contributed much to environmental protectionC.he found a new kind of microorganismD.he could encourage microbe growth in an easier way（2）Daniel Burd exposed one plastic sample to dead bacteria to ________.A.make the live bacteria work betterB.know which bacteria worked fasterC.test how effective his method wasD.control the temperature in the process（3）Maintaining the required temperature takes little energy because ________.A.plastics can get hot easilyB.microbes can produce heat themselvesC.much carbon dioxide is producedD.the temperature can be controlled（4）Daniel Burd got his idea from ________.A.his school textbookB.the failure of researchersC.his everyday workD.the practice of other people2.阅读理解For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Coen trod(踏) water in the Gulf of Mexico, talking about life and death while struggling to survive. For more than 30 hours, it worked.Then Henderson was forced to make a decision. “I'm going to go for help or you're not going to make it,” Henderson told Coen, just before cutting the strap(带子) that connected them in the deep, cold waters. “I understand,”Coen responded, giving Henderson a last set of instructions, “Kiss my babies for me.”Days after the fishing trip ended in tragedy, Henderson told the story for The Associated Press.They had been fishing for a few hours when suddenly Coen noticed the boat was filling with water. Henderson got both motors roaring, only to have the saltwater that had leaked in break them straight away…Coen jumped to the right, his sunglasses and cap flying off. The two grabbed extra life jackets and other floating items, including a half full bottle of Diet Coke.“The water was so cold and it took your breath away,” Henderson said. They immediately began to tremble.The pair prepared for a long wait. And they talked.“We discussed things and discussed life. We discussed families. We just tried to keep occupied,” Henderson said.Eventually Coen started hallucinating(有幻觉). Henderson tried to keep Coen's arms and legs moving. But as morning came, Coen's situation worsened. And so Henderson decided to cut the strap.He swam for two hours, tired, frustrated and depressed. Then he saw an oil rig(钻探平台) in the distance. He swam, seeing ice and crystal trees in the water. He reminded himself constantly there were no trees.His legs was so weak that he could barely lift them. Henderson slowly pulled himself up the rig's ladder.It was over 50 miles from where they had gone in the water.All he could think of was Coen. Convinced his friend would survive, he told the coast guard where they had parted.Two hours later, a fisherman found a body in a life jacket.Later, in the hospital, Henderson saw his friend. He apologized and asked for forgiveness. He promised to realize his wishes and look after his girls.“I felt like a part of me had died out there,” Henderson said.（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?A.It was Henderson who first noticed something was wrong with the boat.B.Everything the men did to get the boat to work made matters worse.C.Henderson alone did what he could but it had little effect.D.The men's long discussion about life and death filled them with sadness.（2）After Henderson cut the strap and swam away, .A.he regretted his decision to leave his friendB.he knew he had a good chance of being savedC.he had to fight against exhaustion and hallucinationsD.he got encouraged by remembering the talk with Coen（3）What can we conclude from the article?A.Henderson tried to rescue both of them.B.They kept talking because they felt excited.C.Coen would have survived if he had believed in his friend.D.Coen was unwilling to be left alone but he eventually agreed.（4）What kind of person is Henderson?A.Strong-willed and loyal.B.Selfish but decisive.C.Smart and creative.D.Experienced but indifferent.3.阅读理解By now, you've probably been warned that a robot is coming for your job. But rather than repeat the warning, I've decided to throw down a challenge: man against machine.Start with the task we're doing right now: communicating in fluent human. We're sharing abstract ideas through words that we choose with an understanding of their slight difference and impact. We don't just speakin human; we speak as humans. A robot who says that science is fun is delivering a line (念一句话). A human who says that science is fun is telling you something important about being alive.Here's another inbuilt advantage we take for granted: as humans we are limited by design. We are bound in time: we die. We are bound in space: we can't be in more than one place at a time. That means when I speak to an audience, I am giving them something special. It's a custom-made, one-off, 100% robot-free delivery, from today's one-and-only Australian Chief Scientist.True, I now come in digital versions, through Twitter and Facebook and other platforms, but the availability of those tools hasn't stopped people from inviting me to speak in person. Digital Alan seems to increase the appetite for human Alan, just as Spotify (a digital music service) can increase the demand for a musician's live performances.Thanks to technology, many goods and services are cheaper, better and more accessible than ever before. We like our mass-produced bread, and our on-tap lectures and our automated FitBit advice. But automation hasn't killed the artisan bakery (面包店). Online courses haven't killed the booming, alongside their machine equivalents.Here's a third argument for the win. We humans have learned the habit of civilization. Let me explain this point by a story. A few years go, some researchers set out to study the way the people interact with robots. They sent out a small robot to patrol (巡逻) the local mall. That robot had a terrible time, and the villains of the story were children. They kicked him, bullied him, and smacked (掌击) him in the head.The point is not that the children were violent. The point is that the adults were not. They restrained whatever primitive impulse (冲动) they might have felt in childhood to smack something smaller and weaker in the head, because they had absorbed the habit of living together. We call it civilization. If we want artificial intelligence for the people, we'll need every bit of that civilizing instinct.Together, these points suggest to me that humanity has a powerful competitive edge. We can coexist with our increasingly capable machines and we can make space for the full breadth of human talents to flourish. （1）What's humans' second advantage according to the author?A.Our special personality.B.Our super intelligence.C.Our unique existence.D.Our language ability.（2）What's the author's attitude towards Spotify and FitBit?A.Negative.B.Doubtful.C.Grateful.D.Reserved.（3）Why does the author tell the story of a small robot?A.To prove humans are well-educated.B.To show children are naughty in nature.C.To suggest machines will become violent.D.To indicate machines can serve humans well.（4）What's the author's final conclusion about humans and machines?A.Both sides would be losers in the fight.B.Humans will completely defeat machines.C.Machines will replace humans in many fields.D.Humans and machines will live in harmony with each other.4.阅读理解One of the most firmly established idea of manliness is that a real man doesn't cry. Although he might shed a tear at a funeral, he is expected to quickly regain control. Sobbing openly is for girls. One study found that women cry significantly more than men do—five times as often, on average, and almost twice as long per period.Historically, however, men routinely wept, and no one saw it as shameful. For example, in the Middle Ages, knights cried purely because they missed their girlfriends. In The Knight of the Cart, no less a hero than Lancelotweeps at a brief separation from Guinevere. There's no mention of the men in these stories trying to restrain or hide their tears. They cry in a crowded hall with their heads held high. Nor do their companions make fun of this public crying; it's universally regarded as an admirable expression of feeling.So where did all the male tears go? The most obvious possibility is that this shift is the result of changes as we moved from an agricultural society to one that was urban(城市的) and industrial. In the Middle Ages, most people spent their lives among those they had known since birth. If men cried, they did so with people who would sympathize. But from the 18th to 20th centuries, the population became increasingly urbanize, and people were living in the midst of thousands of strangers. Furthermore, changes in the economy required men to work together in factories and offices where emotional expressions and even private conversations were discouraged as time wasting.Yet human beings weren't designed to swallow their emotions, and there's reason to believe that holding back tears can be harmful to your well-being. Research from the 1980s has suggested a relationship between stress-related illnesses and inadequate crying. Weeping is also, somewhat related with happiness and wealth. Countries where people cry the most tend to be richer and more confident.（1）In history, people considered it ________ for men to cry in public.A.manlyB.acceptableC.shamefulD.ridiculous（2）How does the author answer the question raised in paragraph 3?A.By making comparisons.B.By explaining effects.C.By offering descriptions.D.By giving definitions (定义).（3）Who is likely to be healthier according to the passage?A.Tony who lives alone and seldom expresses himself.B.Emily who is outgoing but sometimes sobs in public.C.Arthur who is under great stress but never shed a tear.D.Rebecca who sometimes cries but quickly regain control.二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）（共1题；共10分）5.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二下学期英语期末考试试卷一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）1. 阅读理解Most of London’s national museums arecompletely free of charge. So without cost to worry about, these are themust-see museums for art lovers on their first trip to London.National Portrait GalleryPHONE +44 20 7306 0055Where else but the National PortraitGallery can you find oil paintings of the Bronte sisters and WilliamShakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spice Girls and amixed media portrait of J.K. Rowling? Featuring a collection of famous Britishpeople from the Tudor period to the present day, the National Portrait Galleryis a must for those who like British culture.Science MuseumPHONE +44 33 3241 4000Ideal for left-brainers, London’sScience Museum celebrates scientifi c, technological, and mathematicalachievements — but that makes it sound so serious. With interactive exhibits,flight simulators, an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake bar, a trip to theScience Museum is far from the boring science lessons from back in the day.Churchill War RoomsPHONE +44 20 7416 5000The Imperial War Museum is a collectionof five museums and sites. One of the collection’s most fascination inclusionsis the Churchill War Rooms. Walking through the underground labyrinth ofwar rooms is literally walking in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill andhis war cabinet during WWII Natural History MuseumPHONE +44 20 7942 5000Once the home to African elephantspecimens and surprising casts of a Triceratops and Diplodocus, the museum’smain hal l now floats the real skeleton of a blue whale high above visitors’ heads.Though no longer in the entry hall, you can still find dinosaurs here, such asthe first fossil ever found from a T. rex.（1）Which is the best choice for J.K. Rowling’s fans?A . National Portrait Gallery.B . Science Museum.C . Churchill War Rooms.D . Natural History Museum.（2）What can people do in Science Museum?A . View the arts of the Tudor period.B . Enjoy a film in an IMAX theater.C . Learn about the war history of Britain.D . Watch the skeleton of a blue whale.（3）Which number should be called if you’re interested in dinosaurs?A . 44 20 7306 0055.B . 44 33 3241 4000.C . 44 20 7416 5000.D . 44 20 7942 5000.2. 阅读理解This happened several yearsago when I was still quite new in the city. I was doing my grocery shopping oneday, and when I wanted to pay for my things, it turned out that I didn’t haveenough funds on my bank account for the things I’d chosen. It seemed someth inghad been paid from my account that I had forgotten about.I was so embarrassed andashamed. There was a queue forming behind me. I became very flustered and very close to tears. Itried to quickly pick some things out that weren’t so urgent for me to bu y. Thecashier , a patient, elderly man, sawhow upset I was and gently said, “Please, don’t worry about picking outgroceries to leave behind and you can pay me back for the difference another day.”I immediately refused since I didn’t know him, but he insisted he would pay forthe difference because he also had daughters and sometimes life could be hard.I thanked him greatly while I packed my things. I asked him what his name wasso I could bring the money another day. He said, “Just ask for Baba and everyone calls me thathere.”I came back a few dayslater with the money, a thank-you card, and some homemade cookies. I asked ayoung salesman if he’d seen the old man and he immediately told me, “Oh!That must be Baba!” It was clear that he was very familiar with him. Iexplained what had happened and he nodded. “Yes, that is something hewould do. He is a bit of an extra father to all of us working here, too. Heisn’t working today but I will make sure he gets this.”Thank you, Baba, forlooking out for me that day, and for taking good care of your coworkers, too! Ithink it is people like Baba that make the worldbeautiful.（1）What happened to the author as she went shopping?A . She forgot to bring money with her.B . She regretted choosing something expensive.C . She couldn’t afford the goods she had picked. D.D . She couldn’t remember the password of her account.（2）What did the author try to do to solve her problem?A . To make herself calm down.B . To give up some high-priced things.C . To remove some items less necessary.D . To take out all the goods she had chosen.（3）Which of the following probably can best describe the old cashier?A . Shy and honest.B . Talented and friendly.C . Generous and hardworking.D . Kind and warm-hearted.（4）Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A . Every job is meaningful.B . We need people like “Baba”.C . Giving is a kind of happiness.D . An embarrassing shopping experience.3. 阅读理解How many afternoons haveyou slowly moved over to the office coffee machine and wondered: Is this reallymy fourth cup of the day? Or wait, is it my fifth? We’ve all been there, but anew study shows refilling your cup too often could be hurting your health.The study, published in TheAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that drinking six or more cupsof coffee per day may increase your risk of heart disease by up to 22%.Researchers from the University of SouthAustralia also found a specific gene,called CYP1A2, which enables people to consume caffeine faster than thosewithout it.Overall, the researchersfound that people who drank six or more cups of coffee a day were 22% morelikely to develop cardiovascular disease, compared to thosewho drank one to two cups daily. The study authors believe that coffee and heart problems may belinked because excess caffeine consumption can cause high bloodpressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease.Most people would agreethat if you drink a lot of coffee, you might feel nervous and irritable .That’s because caffeinehelps your body work faster and harder, but it is also likely to suggest thatyou may have reached your limit for the time being. That doesn’t mean that anyand all coffee is bad for your heart, however. In fact, the researchers alsofound that participants who didn’t drink coffee at all —and those who drankdecaf — also had higher rates of heart disease than those who drank one to two cups per day. Previous researchhas found coffee is rich in antioxidants and may reduce the risk ofheart disease, stroke, and diabetes.（1）What does the new study find?A . People like to drink coffee in the office.B . Coffee is more popular than tea among young people.C . People tend to drink more coffee in the afternoon.D . Too much coffee may be harmful to people.（2）What makes people take in caffeine faster?A . The healthy dietary pattern.B . The specific gene CYP1A2,C . The highblood pressure.D . The antioxidants in coffee.（3）What does the underline word “excess” mean in the third paragraph?A . Extra.B . Less.C . ProperD . Average.（4）What does the author consider most important for drinking coffee?A . The brand of coffee.B . The container of coffee.C . The amount of coffee.D . The flavor of coffee.4. 阅读理解An increase of just 2°C inglobal temperatures could make the world considerably drier and moredesert-like, new research has warned.More than a quarter of theworld’s land surface, home to more than 1.5 billion people, would become morearid and droughts and wildfires could be widespread. Limiting global warming to1.5℃ would dram atically reduce the percentage of the Earth’s surface affected,scientists found.“Aridification would emerge over 20 to 30 percent of the world’s land surfaceby the time the global temperature change reaches 2℃”，said Dr Manoj Joshi from the University of East Anglia’s School ofEnvironmental Sciences and one of the study’s co-authors.The research team studied projectionsfrom 27 global climate models and identified areas of the world where ariditywill greatly change. The most affected areas are parts of South East Asia,Southern Europe, Southern Africa, Central America and Southern Australia. Theseareas are home to more than .20 percent of the world’s population —that’s over1.5 billion people.The study looked at thecurrent rate of global temperature increase and compared it to data from beforethe industrial revolution. The world has already warmed b y 1℃since then. Twothirds of the affected regions could avoid significant aridification if warmingis limited to 1.5℃, researchers found.The Paris Agreement, which was first signed in2015, is an international agreement to control climate change. It hopes to holdthe increase in the global average temperature to well below 2℃ and to pursueefforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5℃.But the local protectionismmakes it possible that the world may become drier and the horrific scenes ofthe Californian wildfires may become more common. The fire burned more than 440square miles of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and destroyed more than1,000 structures after breaking out in early December.（1）What should we do to prevent aridification?A . We should lim it the temperature rise to 2°C.B . We should limit the temperature rise to 1.5°C.C . We should limit the industrial development.D . We should limit the global population.（2）Which country is most likely to be affected by aridification?A . China.B . Russia.C . Canada.D . Philippine.（3）Why does the author mention the Californian wildfires in the text?A . To show the harm of aridification.B . To emphasize the loss of the fire.C . To support the local protectionism.D . To tell us wildfires are common.（4）Wha t is Dr Manoj’s attitude towards the global temperature change?A . Indifferent.B . Approving.C . Concerned.D . Unclear.二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）.5. 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二下学期期末考试英语本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。

共120分。

考试用时120分钟。

第一卷（三部分，共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Saleswoman and customerB. Customer and waiterC. Boss and employee2. When did the movie actually start?A. At 8:00B. At 8:30C. At 7:303. What do we know about the woman from the conversation?A. She hates snakesB. She is just back from a tourC. She likes swimming most4. What do the two speakers think of Jim?A. He gets nervous very easily.B. He is an inexperienced speaker.C. He hasn‟t prepared his speech well.5. Why will Ted be invited to the party?A. Because the woman likes Ted.B. Because the man‟s mother wants him to come.C. Because Ted is the man‟s good friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听一下面5段对话或独白。

辽宁省大连市2023~2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语英语试卷一、阅读理解The World’s 4 Best Long-distance HikesSeveral new long-distance, multi-day hikes have been launched that promise visitors unique access to previously inaccessible areas, where natural landscapes and local cultures arefound.Juliana TrailSlovenia introduced the Juliana Trail in an attempt to get visitors to stay there longer and visit more. The 270km route begins at the adventure center of Kranjska Gora, near the Italian border, before circling around the Julian Alps past turquoise rivers and glacier-carved lakes. The trail is divided into 16 stages, so you can choose a shorter adventure or tackle the entire trail.Red Sea Mountain TrailMainland Egypt’s first long-distance hiking path, the Red Sea Mountain Trail links a series of ancient trade routes into a single 170km circuit that takes an average of 10 days to complete. Hikes brave enough to set off into this remote wilderness will skirt vast plain, dip into deep gorges and summit barren peaks to visit ruined Roman towns and prehistoric rock art.Paparoa Track The 5km Paparoa Track in New Zealand snakes into the rainforests of the South Island near the famous Pancake Rocks. The freshly carved trail typically takes three days on foot, or two days on a mountain bike. Along the way, you pass river gorges and hilltop lookouts with expansive views over the turquoise Tasman Sea.Liechtenstein TrailLiechtenstein celebrated its 300th birthday in 2019 by crafting a 75km walking path where citizens and visitors alike could explore three centuries of local history. The Liechtenstein Trail twists over peaks and pastures on a route that takes in 147 sites. The zigzagging north-south route takes about three days to complete.1．Why did Slovenia launch the Juliana Trail?A．To show the beauty of the Italian border.B．To attract tourists to visit Slovenia more.C．To protect the environment of the Julian Alps.D．To promote the development of local economy.2．Which is the shortest trail?A．Juliana Trail.B．Paparoa Track.C．Liechtenstein Trail.D．Red Sea Mountain Trail.3．What is special about LiechtensteinTrail?A．It offers a window into local history.B．Visitors have access to prehistoric rock art.C．Hikers can ride a mountain bike on the trail.D．It takes visitors through fascinating valleys.Born in 1958 in Nanning, Guangxi, Dr. Huang Danian became interested in geophysics early. His parents, teaching at a local geological institution, passed the passion down to him. In 1978, Huang was admitted to Changchun Institute of Geology and later taught there. He once wrote that rejuvenating (使恢复活力) the Chinese nation was their generation’s responsibility.In 1992, he went to Britain for further studies. There, he obtained his doctorate in geophysics and joined a local firm. During his time in the UK, Huang’s heart remained devoted to the motherland, frequently flying back to China to attend academic meetings or seminars related to his field. In 2008, he returned to China with great resolution. For him, no matter how successful he was abroad, the biggest satisfaction would be improving his home country.Upon his return to China, he was entrusted to work at Jilin University as a professor and chief scientist in a branch of China’s biggest deep earth exploration program. Over 400 scientists participated in the program, which aimed to fix high-tech cameras on aircraft, ships, and satellites that would enable scientists to see through the earth’s crust (地壳) without digging into it.For seven years, Huang worked racing against time. Many of his co-workers called him a workaholic while he thought he was more like a “lunatic (疯狂的人)”. “China is in urgent need of ‘lunatics’ if it is to become a stronger country. It would be an honor if I could be one of them,” he added. The lunatic’s madness paid off. He and his team helped China greatly narrow its gap with developed countries in obtaining precise data on deep earth exploration. They created a number of China’s No.1s, filling many technical gaps for China’s sky survey, ground detection, and sea exploration.During his whole life, he sought no fame, and always kept the motherland in mind. As a scientist, he fulfilled his dream of rejuvenating the nation with exceptional achievements. 4．Why did Dr. Huang decide to return and work in China?A．To work at Jilin University.B．To attend academic meetings.C．To devote himself to researching.D．To serve his motherland whole-heartedly.5．What did the deep-earth exploration program focus on?A．Discovering new mineral resources.B．Competing with developed countries.C．Equipping various platforms with cameras.D．Helping scientists explore beneath the earth’s crust.6．What did Huang and his team achieve?A．They won many international awards.B．They got accurate data on deep ocean.C．They attained many firsts in relevant fields.D．They helped China overtake developed countries.7．Which of the following can best describe Dr. Huang?A．Committed and patriotic.B．Enterprising and crazy.C．Sensitive and rigid.D．Single-minded and unreliable.Cyber-attacks may sound like something that happens only in Hollywood movies. You picture a team of talented hackers gathered around computer monitors trying to break into a secure bank or some important severs. In reality, cyber-attacks are much less exciting but no less dangerous.Cyber-attacks can happen to anybody. It doesn’t matter who you are; cyber criminals can target you. While many often think hacking victims were clueless abut digital security best practices, this isn’t always the case. True, there are plenty of apparent scams (骗局) that can be easily identified, but there are many attacks that can fool even the skillful computer-users.Criminals create fake websites and email addresses. You may think you are clicking a linkto Dropbox, only to download malware (恶意软件) onto your computer, and may never know when you have visited the wrong site and downloaded an infected file. So, it’s up to you to be vigilant and protect yourself.So you need to learn to recognize the signs of cyber-attacks. First, recognize suspicious activity on your accounts or devices. While some things may be obvious, such as account password changes, others aren’t so easy to spot. And then, you might receive a file from a trusted sender whose mail has been leaked. Sometimes, the data are even real, but the hacker may have inserted a few lines of code that can also infect your computer. You should take the time to check your “Task Manager” to get a sense of what programs are running. Check anything suspicious that’s running in the background. That’s often the sign of malware. Other things to watch out for include: random device or internet slowdown; the software you don’t recognize; inability to access your account or unscheduled shutdowns and restarts.As with everything, prevention is the best medicine. So, instead of waiting for cyber-attacks to hit you, recognize the signs to protect yourself.8．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．Cyber-attacks are not really dangerous.B．Anyone can be subject to cyber-attacks.C．People don’t realize the risk of cyber-attacks.D．Cyber-attacks in Hollywood movies are exciting.9．What does the underlined word “vigilant” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Dismissive.B．Upset.C．Cautious.D．Concerned. 10．How do you find you might be attacked by cyber criminals?A．A trusted friend sent you a file.B．Your internet slows down strangely.C．You can access your account with ease.D．Your account password functions normally.11．What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the text?A．To clarify the definition of cyber-attacks.B．To analyze different types of cyber-attacks.C．To introduce how to identify cyber-attacks.D．To entertain readers with cyber-attacks in movies.China is currently constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center, which marks a groundbreaking initiative. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by controlling the power of the ocean depths, resulting in significant energy and land savings. With the potential to match the computational abilities of approximately 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is ready to be a game-changer.The data center modules of China’s underwater facility are being installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each waterproof storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and can process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds.One of the most significant advantages of the underwater data center is the ability to use the natural cooling qualities of seawater. By adopting this innovative approach, the data center is estimated to save a remarkable 122 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This achievement in energy efficiency emphasizes China’s commitment to sustainability and educing environmental impact.With the initial arrangement of one storage module in April, 2023 and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The grand plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development.By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers often occupy vast amounts of land. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural sate cooling reduces the stress on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach corresponds with global sustainability goals ad sets an example for the industry to follow. 12．Why is China building the underwater data center?A．To reshape the data center industry.B．To make full use of energy and land.C．To control the power of the ocean depths.D．To improve computers’ computational ability.13．What can be learnt about the underwater data center’s modules?A．They are light and easy to reposition.B．They will be replaced every few years.C．They occupy vast amounts of land and ocean.D．They can sustain operation for long periods.14．What is one impact of using an underwater data center?A．Preventing ocean pollution.B．Worsening the environment.C．Conserving land for other uses.D．Increasing energy consumption. 15．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．National Seawater Cooling SystemB．China’s Initiative to Conserve LandC．Land-Based Energy-Efficient Data CentersD．China’s Commercial Underwater Data CenterThe power of positive thinkingIs your glass of milk half-full or half-empty? 16 Do they focus on the positives (a half-full glass) or the negatives (a half-empty one)? Thinking positively, with a belief that most things will turn out well, is called optimism — and it’s known to boost your well-being. The good news is that everybody can learn to think more positively.17Research shows that people who are optimistic and think positively tend to experience less stress and cope well when faced with life’s challenges. People who are more pessimistic (expect that the worst will happen) may find it hard to believe that these challenges will pass.Worrying is like a fire alarm.Everybody can worry from time to time. Worrying can help to keep you safe — if you were never worried and were overly positive about how things would turn out, you wouldn’t recognize risks. “ 18 It’s like a fire alarm,” says child psychotherapist Rachel Melville-Thomas. “The trouble is that sometimes it goes off when there isn’t a huge danger to face.” When this happens, you can feel anxious and hopeless about what lies ahead.Learn to think positively.Optimism is shaped by your genes which carry characteristics inherited from your parents and by what happens to you. 19 Research has shown that it can help to draw or write an outcome that’s positive-for example, an image of you playing guitar, having passed your next grade. 20A．Your genes will in turn help obtain it.B．This question makes you lost in thought.C．Why is thinking positively good for you?D．Imagining this can motivate you to work to achieve it.E．Worrying is our brain warning us of something threatening.F．However, whatever your starting point is, everyone can learn it.G．This saying is often used to test people’s outlook in a situation.二、完形填空I’m pretty good at sticking with things even when they get hard. Bad relationships, unpleasant workplaces, 21 sports — I’ve hung on in there for months and even years longer than I should have, convinced the situation would 22 if I refused to give up.After all, isn’t every success story covering 23 ? Didn’t Ernest Hemingway shrink from writing during the First World War, and didn’t Oprah get fired from her first TV job? Quitting is a sign that you lack 24 and strong will, or at least I was raised to believe.25 , if I look back on all the things I eventually quit, my only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner. I’ve wasted too much time and energy, anticipating that I could 26 everyone if I just kept going.People are more likely to 27 something if they’ve invested a lot of money or effort into it, even when it’s clear that they should 28 their losses and jump ship. This practice is normal and understandable but it’s also 29 .If you don’t get energy out of doing something, it can be a(n) 30 that this is not for you or that there’s something better you could be doing. Or it could be a sign that you should 31 your goals. In fact, dogged perseverance in the face of energy-consuming disappointment can 32 depression, and then make you suffer from diseases in the long run.But the good news is that people can learn to pay better attention to these moments when they’re happening and make 33 . The art of quitting isn’t about just letting go whenever there’s a 34 . It’s about being able to 35 when there’s no access to success anymore.21．A．appealing B．demanding C．conventional D．leisure 22．A．worsen B．occur C．improve D．develop 23．A．depression B．determination C．passion D．inspiration 24．A．patience B．support C．money D．skill 25．A．Therefore B．Moreover C．Otherwise D．However 26．A．amaze B．bother C．amuse D．annoy 27．A．benefit from B．back down C．stick to D．pass up 28．A．evaluate B．balance C．analyse D．cut 29．A．irrelevant B．illegal C．unwise D．uncomplicated 30．A．indication B．clue C．occasion D．recognition 31．A．achieve B．adjust C．maintain D．set32．A．set off B．hold back C．set out D．take up 33．A．researches B．choices C．changes D．resolutions 34．A．shortcut B．barrier C．guarantee D．advance 35．A．abandon B．challenge C．attempt D．continue三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期末考试卷（含答案）注意事项:本试卷分四部分，考试时间120分钟，满分150分。

考生应首先阅读答题卡上的文字信息，然后在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上作答无效。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What is the man going to do today?A．See a doctor.B．Take a holiday.C．Go swimming.2．What does Charlie mean?A．The shirt might be too tight.B．He doesn't like the shirt.C．He isn't fond of the colour.3．Who is most probably Esther?A．A director.B．A reporter.C．A ballet dancer.4．What did Sarah emphasize just now?A．Teamwork.B．Responsibility.C．Creative thinking. 5．What does the man want to do?A．Take photos.B．Buy a camera.C．Help the woman.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

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