甘肃兰州一中高二期末考试英语

兰州一中2022-2022学年第一学期高二年级期末考试英语试卷试卷分听力局部和笔试局部两局部。

总分值120分。

考试时间110分钟。

答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡Ⅰ. 听力第一节〔共5小题; 每题1分,总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的答题卡上。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman’s answer mean?A. Friendly.B. Sad.C. Rude.2. What time did Julie leave?A. At 8:00.B. At 8:50.C. At 8:15.3. What is the man going to do?A. He wants the woman to fix his watch.B. He will call the woman when the watch is fixed.C. He wants the woman to fix the watch in one week.4. What will the woman do?A. She has enough notes for both of them.B. She has pencil and paper for him.C. She will be friends with him after class.5. What does the man suggest the woman to do?A. Buy a second bicycle.B. Buy a used bicycle.C. Buy a new bicycle.第二节〔共15小题; 每题1分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的答题卡上。

英语试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项。

ANobody likes home economics(家政学). But restoring the program could help us in the fighting against obesity and chronic diseases today.The home economics movement was founded on the belief that housework and food preparation were important subjects that should be studied scientifically. The first classes occurred in the agricultural and technical colleges that were built in the 1860s. When most departments of universities rejected women, home economics was a back door into higher education.Indeed, in the early 20th century, home economics was a serious subject. When few people understood germ(微生物)theory and almost no one had heard of vitamins, home economics classes offered vital information about washing hands regularly, eating fruits and vegetables and not feeding coffee to babies.However, today we remember only the fixed ideas about home economics, forgetting the movement’s most important lessons on healthy eating and cooking. Too many Americans simply don’t know how to cook. Our diets, consisting of highly processed foods made cheaply outside the home, have contributed to many serious health problems. In the last decade, many cities and states have tried to tax junk food heavily or to ban the use of food stamps to buy soda. Clearly, many people are doubtful about any governmental steps to promote healthy eating. But what if the government put the tools of obesity prevention in the hands of children themselves by teaching them how to cook?My first experience with home economics happened two decades ago when I was a seventh grader in a North Carolina public school. A year later, my father’s job took our family to Wales, where I attended a large school for a few months. It was the first time I had ever really cooked anything. I remember that it was fun, and with an instructor standing by, it wasn’t hard. Those lessons stuck with me when I first started cooking for my husband and myself after college and they will do. Teaching cooking in public schools can help solve some problems facing Americans today. The history of home economics shows it’s possible.1.Home economics ______.A.is a subject becoming more and more popular with AmericansB.is often used to help fight against obesity and chronic diseasesC.once offered women a special approach to university educationD.was first taught in the agricultural and technical colleges in the early 1900s2.The third paragraph mainly tells us ______.A.the importance of regular hand washingB.the health benefits of fruits and vegetablesC.the contents of home economics classes in the early 20th centuryD.the significance of teaching home economics in the early 20th century3.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.Her family moved frequently in her childhoodB.Cooking classes have a far-reaching influence on her later life.C.To receive a better education, she went to a large school in WalesD.Teaching cooking is the key to solving Americans’ health problemsBSelf-esteem is all about how much we feel valued, loved , accepted and thought well of by others and how much we value , love and accept ourselves. People with healthy self-esteem are able to do better in school and find it easier to make friends. They tend to have better relationships with others, feel happier, find it easier to deal with mistakes and failures, and more likely to stick to something until they succeed. People with low self-esteem often feel as if no one will like them or accept them or that they don’t do well in anything.The following ways may help you improve your self-esteem.Try to stop thinking negative thoughts about yourself. If you’re used to focusing on your shortcomings, start thinking about positive aspects of yourself that overweigh them. It is good to aim high, but your goals for yourself should be within reach. That’s why you should set practical goals and never expect the impossible. Mistakes are part of learning, so view mistakes as learning opportunities. Accept that you make mistakes because everyone does. Also, you should recognize what you can change and what you can’t. If you realize that you’re unhappy with something about yourself that you can change, start today. If it’s something you can’t change(like your height), start to work toward loving yourself the way you are. Feeling like you’re making a difference and that your help is valued can do wonders to improve your self-esteem. So don’t hesitate to make a contribution. You can lend a hand to a classmate who’s having trouble, help clean up your neighborhood or volunteer to do some other things.Self-esteem plays a role in almost everything you do. It takes some work, but it’sa skill you’ll have for life.4.The passage is mainly about ______.A.what self-esteem meansB.what people with how self-esteem are likeC.how people improve their self-esteemD.what people with healthy self-esteem are like5.We can infer from the passage that ______.A.the old tend to have healthier self-esteem than the youngB.we should build healthy, positive self-esteem when youngC.there are more people with low self-esteemD.it is not easy to build healthy self-esteem6.The underlined word“them” in Paragraph 3 refers to ______.A.your strong pointsB.your weaknesses and faultsC.your aims and goalsD.your classmatesCEarly this month, the Obama Administration called for increased protection of theworld’s most southern continent, Antarctica. Scientists say climate change and human activity have increasingly led to the melting of massive pieces of Antarctic ice. The disappearance of ice will not only affect wildlife in the area such as seals and penguins. The melting will also cause oceans and seas around the world to rise. This represents a major threat, especially to coastal areas. For example, the ancient city of Venice, Italy has long been threatened by rising sea levels. The situation is made worse by the fact that its ancient buildings, built on a body of water called a lagoon are slowly sinking. When the city was founded about 1,600 years ago, the levels of the Adriatic Sea was almost two meters lower than it is today. Rising sea levels are not the only threat. The salty water is also destroying Venice’s famous buildings and artworks. The Italian government is trying to fix the problem with the construction of a seven-billion-dollar of moving flood barriers. Climate change is also leading to the melting of ice in other areas, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania. It is the highest point in Africa, measuring almost 6,000 meters. The mountain supports five vegetation zones and many kinds of animals. The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly. This will have a bad effect on the mountain’s ecosystems and on Tanzania’s travel industry. Also, a valuable record of thousands of years of weather history will also be lost if the ice melts. Scientists study pieces of glacier to understand weather patterns from thousands of years ago.In the United States, the icy masses in Glacier National Park in Montana may soon completely disappear because of climate change, In 1850, there were an estimated 150 glacier in the more than 400,000-hectare park.There are twenty-six glaciers remaining today. Scientists estimate that the glaciers will be gone by 2030. Warning temperatures are also threatening many kinds of plants and animals that live in this mountain ecosystem.7.According to the passage, what has been affected in Italy by rising sea levels?A.Its ancient buildings are slowly sinking.B.Venice’s famous buildings and artworks are also being destroyed.C.The ice glaciers on the mountain are disappearing very quickly.D.Both A and B.8.How many glaciers have disappeared since 1850 in Glacier National Parks?A.Around 150.B.About 26.C.About 400,000.D.Around 124.9.The writer developed the passage mainly by ______.A.listing reasonsB.giving examplesC.making comparisonsing quotations10..What could be the best title of the passage?A.Climate ChangeB.The Melting of Massive Pieces of Antarctic IceC.Visiting Endangered Places around the WorldD.The Disappearance of the Ice Glacier第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

甘肃省兰州一中2018—2018 学年第二期末考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共120 分。

考试时间110 分钟。

考生注意：请将第一卷所选答案填在答题页上。

第一卷（共三部分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20 分）第一节（共 5 小题。

每题 1 分 , 满分 5 分）听下边 5 段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、 B、 C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并填写在试卷答题卡上。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.How often did the man write home?A. Once a week.B. Once a month.C. Twice a month.2.What are they talking about?A.Something robbed.B. Something repaired.C. Something misplaced.3.How does the woman usually go shopping?A.By car.B. By bus.C. On foot.4.Where is Mrs. Green from?A.America.B. Japan.C. China.5.Where did the man spend his vacation?A.In a big city.B. On a farm.C. In a factory.第二节（共15 小题。

每题 1 分，满分 15 分）听下边 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 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并填写在试卷答题卡上。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第 6 段资料，回答6--7 小题6.Why did the man send a skirt to the lady?A.Because she only likes to wear a skirt.B.Because she needs a skirt to wear for a party.C.Because her birthday is coming and the man wants to send her a present.7.What is the skirt made of?A.Cotton.B. Silk.C. Fiber.听第 7 段资料，回答8--9 小题8.How many countries did the man mention ?A.One.B. Four.C. Two.9.Which of the following is true?A.The man knows much about paper-making.B.Spain was the first country that made paper.C.Paper-making is improving year by year.听第 8 段资料，回答10--12 小题10.How soon will Robert be back?A. In an hour.B. In an hour and a half.C. In two hours11. At what number will Robert call back?A. 8765. 4565B. 8756. 4565C. 8739. 088512.What do you know about Jane?A. She will go home.B. She will stay in a place.C. She will ring again.听第 9 段资料，回答13--16 小题13. What's the woman?A. A teacher.B. A student.C.A receptionist.14.What chances do the students have?A.To use the language lab.B. To have a make up test.C. To get the timetable earlier15.When does the course end?A.July 15.B. August 20.C. August 16.16.Which isn't included in the course?A.Reading.B. Writing.C. Questioning.听第 10 段资料，回答17--20 小题17.Where is the weather report for?A.Britain.B. England.C. Scotland.18.What does the speaker think of the weather?A.Strange.B. Fine.C. Hot.19.What's the weather like in Scotland?A.Rainy in the east and cloudy in the south.B.Rain in the south and cloudy in the east.C. Rainy in the north and cloudy in the west.20.How is the weather on Wales?A. Cloudy and cool.B. Rainy and windy.C. Sunny and hot.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40 分）第一节单项填空（共 20 小题；每题 1 分，满分20 分）从 A、B、C、 D 四个选项中，选出能够填入空白处的最正确选项，并填写在试卷答题卡上。

甘肃兰州一中—下学期期末考试高二英语试题说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试时间110分钟。

答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。

I．听力 (共两节，满分20分)第一节：(共5小题；每小题l分，共5分)1. What does the man suggest doing?A. Going swimming．B. Going hiking．C. Going climbing．2. What does the woman believe?A. Her purse was stolen．B. Somebody took her bike．C. Her chair was stolen．3. Where does the man want to go?A. The police station．B. The Bank of China．C. The supermarket．4. Who does the man want to talk with?A. David．B. Joan．C. John．5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a clothing store．B. At the woman’s home．C. In the sitting room．第二节：(共15小题；每小题l分，满分15分)听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What do we learn about the Nile River?A. It’s the longest river in the world．B. It often floods large areas．C. It’s the second longest river in the world．7. Why did Egyptians build Aswan High Dam?A. To sail upstream．B. To control the flood and make electricity．C. To attract visitors．听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

兰州一中2023—2024-2 学期期末考试试题高二英语说明：本试卷分第I 卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150 分，考试时间120 分钟。

答案写在答题卡上，交卷时只交答题卡。

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

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

What is the weather like nowA. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.Why didn’t the woman buy the coatA. It cost too much.B. It didn’t fit her.C. She didn’t take enough money.What did the man do this morningA. He did some washing.B. He cleaned the house.C. He took out the rubbish.What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. A manager.B. A job.C. A meeting.What do we know about the man last weekendA. He was busy.B. He went on business.C. He was ill.第二节（共15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分22.5 分）听下面 5 段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

甘肃省兰州一中高二英语上学期期末考试【会员独享】说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分120分，考试时间110分钟。

答案写在答题卷上，交卷时只交答题卷。

第I卷（选择题共85分）I. 听力测试：（共两小节，20小题，每小题1分，满分20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。

1. Whose grades are the lowest?A. Susan’s.B. Sidney’s.C. The man’s.2. Where did this conversation most probably take place?A. At a concert.B. At a flower shop.C. At a restaurant.3. What was the order of the man’s activities?A. Swimming, eating, jogging.B. Swimming, sailing, eating.C. Swimming, jogging, sailing.4. Why is the woman unhappy?A. They left with the man.B. The man arrived too early.C. They didn’t wait for the man.5. When does the film start?A. 8:15.B. 8:30.C. 10:18.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。

2022-2023学年甘肃省兰州第一中学高二下学期7月期末英语试题The Best Books to Give as Graduation GiftsAny recent graduate will enjoy reading through these books that make excellent graduation gifts．This Is Water by David Foster WallacePerfect for：All grads．Here’s why：David Foster Wallace only delivered one graduation address in his career，and his message was so lasting that the entire speech was published in hardcover．What’s unique about Wallace’s words：Though he warns graduates of the ordinariness of day-to-day adult life，he reminds them that their newly acquired skills can help them maintain awareness and sympathy as they move forward for success．Bounce by Matthew SyedPerfect for：Both artists and athletes．Here’s why：In this optimistic guide to success，the United Kingdom table tennis champion Syed combines detailed research with his own experiences to backhand the general perception that talent is merely based on genetics(基因)．In studying the achievements of great artists，composers，and athletes，Syed finds they have one thing in common：hours，and hours，and hours of practice—about 10，000 hours each．Leave Your Mark by Aliza LichtPerfect for：The ambitious recent-grad trying to figure out how to make it．Here’s why：This is not just a career advice book，but a whole instructor in novel form．Famous fashion communications executive(总监)Aliza Licht shares her secrets for successful personal branding(品牌)and how to do well as someone just starting their career．It’s just like meeting someone for coffee and career advice but in written form．Rising Strong by Brené BrownPerfect for：People looking for ways to handle rejection better．Here’s why：Rejection is part of life，but it takes time to learn how to handle it．In this advice—filled book，Brené Brown teaches readers how to make the most out of rejections and failures that unavoidably happen．Reading it will make you view rejection emails in a new light．1. What message is conveyed in the book This Is Water?A．Treasure every critical moment in life．B．Learn to expand the comfort zone．C．Keep mastering various skills．D．Dig into recipes for success．2. What can we learn from the book Bounce?A．Constant dropping wears the stone．B．Hope for the best，prepare for the worst．C．A thousand-mile journey begins with a single step．D．Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom．3. Whose book is targeted at an unsuccessful jobseeker?A．David Foster Wallace．B．Matthew Syed．C．Aliza Licht．D．Brené Brown．We’ve all heard the stories of an actor’s struggles before a career breakthrough: living a hard life, working part time, being a couch potato before getting that major role. Shelby, the star of “A Dog’s Way Home,” has a hard-luck tale that could top them all. Before her big break, she was living in a landfill, rooting through garbage for her next meal.Shelby’s big break came in April 2017, when animal-control officer Megan Buhler was driving in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Out on an unrelated call, Buhler spotted and approached what she recalled was a noticeably scared puppy emerging from the dump. “I knelt down and just said, ‘Oh, come here, baby,’” said Buhler. “She was so scared, but she came right up to me, and I was able to put her in my truck.” The pair headed to the county animal shelter, where the staff began calling the new resident Baby Girl.Buhler and others didn’t know that 3,200 kilometers away, Hollywood was looking for a dog to play Bella in a film written by Cathryn Michon. The find-a-Bella job went to freelance trainer Teresa Ann Miller. Her mission was to search shelters nationwide for a dog that could play Bella. One day, Miller spotted Baby Girl’s adoption photo. “Honestly, it was a really good picture, and she was flat-out smiling,” Miller said. Then she met Baby Girl, and assessed her on personality and the ability to respond to simple commands. After assessment, she adopted Baby Girl from the shelter, renamed her Shelby and took her to California for training. Miller and Shelby trained for just over three months before filming began. Then they were together each day on the set.Most of the film’s reviews have praised Shelby’s performance. Variety made the comments “an amazing dog, perfect performance!”Shelby has come a long way from the garbage dump. But Buhler said when she saw Shelby recently she just needed only a second to compare the movie star with the dog she found from piles of trash. “She’s exactly the same,” Buhler said.4. Why does the author mention an actor’s struggle before a career breakth rough at the very beginning?A．To clearly point out the main idea of the passage.B．To attract reader’s attention by giving dramatic examples.C．To introduce a dog’s similar but even more striking experiences.D．To make a sharp contrast between an actor’s struggle and a dog’s struggle.5. What finally helped Baby Girl get the big role in the film?A．Her adoption picture. B．Her personality and ability.C．Her flat-out smiling. D．Her miserable experiences.6. By saying “She is exactly the same” in the last paragraph, Buhler probably means ________.A．the dog looked exactly the same as beforeB．the dog’s really excited to live such a happy lifeC．the dog returned to the piles of trash where she found itD．the dramatic change of the dog’s life hasn’t c hanged her inner quality7. What do you think may serve as the best title of the passage?A．The Trainer and Her Star Dog B．Shelby’s Hard-luck StoryC．From a Landfill Puppy to a Movie Star D．The Success of “A Dog’s Way Home”Gardeners may be able to cut down on the amount of weeds (杂草）killer they use by dealing with invaders at specific times of the day, such as dawn, a new study suggests.Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered that the 24-hour rhythms of plants leave them more defenseless to herbicides (除草剂） at different points in their daily 24 hour cycle.They believe the findings could help farmers by reducing crop loss and improving harvests.And gardeners could benefit from knowing which weeds respond better at certain times of the day. In recent years,pesticides (杀虫剂） and herbicides have been implicated in the decline of important pollinating insects, such as bees.Dr.Antony Dodd, senior author of the new study, said,“The research suggests that,in future, we might be able to improve the use of some chemicals that are used in agriculture by taking advantage of the biological clock in plants.”Just like humans, plants have evolved to take advantage of cycles of night and day,with certain biological processes turning on at different times of the day.Scientists have discovered that many drugs work much better in humans if they are given at specific hours. Aspirin, for example, has doubled the impact on thinning the blood if taken at night as opposed to in the morning. The process is known as 'chronotherapy' and researchers wanted to find out if the same concept could be applied to plants.Many gardeners already know that plants drink in more water in the morning because their pores （气孔） are open to take advantage of early morning dew and water vapour. At the break of the day,plants are also not busy producing food through photosynthesis(光合作用）。

单项选择His suggestion that she ________ in his home suggested he ________ very warm-hearted.A. would stay; wasB. stayed; beC. should stay; beD. stay; was【答案】D【解析】考查suggest的用法。

句意：他建议她待在家里，这表明他很热心。

句中suggestion表示“建议”，后面是that的同位语从句，解释说明suggestion的内容，要用虚拟语气（should）+动词原形；suggest 在此句的意思是“表明，暗示”，后面的名词性从句不用虚拟语气，根据主句谓语动词suggested用一般过去时态，故宾语从句也用过去时态，由此可知答案为D。

单项选择I can’t thank you _____much, because without your help I _____ havewon the first place.A.too; wouldn’tB.very; shouldn’tC.that; might notD.so; couldn’t【答案】A【解析】考查常用句型和虚拟语气。

句意：我再怎么感谢你也不为过，因为要是没有你的帮助，我就不能赢得第一名。

not… too much都不过分；without your help这是一个条件，主干是对过去的虚拟，故选A。

单项选择He was very busy yesterday, otherwise he ____ to the meeting.A.would comeB.would have comeC.cameD.had come【答案】B【解析】考查隐含的虚拟语气。

句意：昨天他很忙，否则他就会来参加会议了。

这题考查虚拟语气的用法，这里的otherwise是隐含的虚拟条件句，相当于：If he hadn’t been busy yesterday，所以主句用would have done。

20XX年高中测试高中试题试卷科目：年级：考点：监考老师：日期：兰州一中20XX-20XX-2学期期末考试高二英语说明：本试题共六大题，满分100分，考试时间100分钟。

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祝考试顺利一、完形填空（每小题1分，共20分）Arabs 1 it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. 2 the busiest government official or executive always takes 3 time to be polite and offer refreshments （点心）. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 4 strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 5 several times by people 6 come into the room unannounced, 7 or speak softly to the person with whom y ou are talking, and leave . Act 8 you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.Making decisions 9 is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness（not clearly expressed）in doing business in the Middle East that 10 a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 11 is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to12 the decision-ma ker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 13 . Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 14 a visit during Ramadan（斋月）, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form ,Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in 15 your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s ban against alcoholic drinks. If you are not sure, wait for your 16 to sugges t the proper thing to 17 .When an Arab says yes, he may mean " 18 ". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 19 . Als o, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God iswilling”. 20 the other hand, "yes" does not always mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest.1. A. consider B. assume C. imagine D. admit2. A. So B.But C.Even D. However3. A. extra B. little C. fewD. no4. A. at the mention of B. in the presence ofC. on behalf ofD. with the help of5. A. honored B. hosted C. interrupted D. interpreted6. A. who B. where C.which D. whom7. A. sneeze B. signal C. wave D. whisper8. A. as though B. if only C. even if D. so that9. A. carefully B. finally C. quickly D. unwillingly10. A. encourages B. greets C. puzzles D. discourages11. A. Bravery B. Courage C. Diligence D. Patience12. A. admire B. identify C. respect D. thank13. A. experiment B. homework C. pray D. business14. A. Avoid B. Pay C. Reject D. Request15.A.rejecting B.planning C. agreeing D. designing16. A. boss B. friend C. host D. official17. A. eat B. play C.taste D. drink18. A. yes B. no C. maybe D. inshallah19. A. direct B. informal C.friendlyD. impolite20.A. In B.At C. For D. On二．阅读理解（每小题2分,共30分）A.Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust as its first female president on Sunday, ending a lengthy and secretive search to find a successor(a person who follows next in order) to Lawrence Summers .The seven-member Harvard Corporation elected Faust, a distinguished scholar on History of the American South and head of Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, as the university’s 28th president.“This is a great day, and a historic day for Harvard.” James R. Houghton, chairman of the presidential sear ch committee, said in a statement. “Drew Faust is an inspiring and accomplished leader, a superb scholar, a devoted teacher, and a wonderful human being.”Her selection is noteworthy given the heated debates over Summers’ comments that genetic differences between the sexes might help explain the lack of women in top science jobs.Faust has been head of Radcliffe since 2001, two years after the former women’s college was combined into the university as a research center with a mission to study gender issues(性别问题).Some professors have quietly groused that the 371-year-old university is appointing a fifth president who is not a scientist. No scientist has had the top job since James Bryant Conantretired in 1953; its last four have come from the fields of classics, law, literature and economics.Faust is the first Harvard president who did not receive a degree from the university since Charles Chauncy, a graduate of Cambridge University, who died in office in 1762. She attended the University of Pennsylvania.“Teaching staff turned to her constantly,” said Sheldon Hackney, a former president of the University of Pennsylvania and historian who worked closely with Faust. “She’s very clear. She hasa sense of humor, but she’s very strong-minded. You come to trust in her because she’s so solid.”21. Which might be the best title for the passage?A. Harvard named its 1st female president.B. History of Harvard University changed.C. Debates on female equality ended.D. Drew Gilpin Faust, a famous woman historian.22. Lawrence Summers held the view that ________.A. women cannot achieve as much as men in managementB. women cannot hold important positions in societyC. women can match men in science jobsD. few women make top scientists owing to genes23. Th e underlined word “groused” in the 5th paragraph means ________.A. approvedB. commentedC. complainedD. indicated24. This passage probably appears in a ________.A. biographyB. personal letterC. research paperD. newspaper reportB.Dan Bilsker PhD(Lead Author)Dan is a clinical （临床）psychologist who works at Vancouver General Hospital and consults toa mental health research group at the University of BritishColumbia.Merv Gilbert PhDMerv is a clinical psychologist working at British Columbia’sChildren’s Hospital and in private practice in Vancouver.David Worling PhDDavid is a clinical psychologist working in private practice in Vancouver.E. Jane GarlandM.D., F.R.C.P.(C)Jane is a psychiatrist with a Mood/Anxiety Disorders Clinic who does research atthe University of British Columbia on the treatment of mood problems.*** *** ***Dealing with Depression is based on the experience of the authors and on scientific research about which strategies(策略) work best in overcoming depression. Also, because strateg ies useful for adults may not be useful for teens, depressed and non-depressed teens helped in the development of this guide.Dealing with Depression is intended for:* teens with depressed mood* concerned adults who want to help a depressed teen* other teens who want to help a friend or family memberThis guide is meant to provide teens with accurate information about depression. It is not a psychological or medical treatment, and is not a replacement for treatment where this is needed. If expert assistance or treatment is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.Funding for this guide is provided by the Mental Health Evaluation & Community Consultation Unit (MHECCU) of The University of British Columbia through a grant by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, as part of the provincial Child and Youth Mental Health Plan.25. According to the passage, Dealing with Depression is targeted at.A. researches on depressionB. clinical psychologists giving treatmentC. adults with depressed moodD. people concerned with mood problems26. The four cartoon figures are.A. professionals at universitiesB. natives of British ColumbiaC. clinical psychologistsD. co-authors led by Dan Bilsker27. What can we learn from the passage?A. Depressed teens provide accurate information about depression.B. Competent professionals will come to provide services if needed.C. Dealing with Depression receives government financial support.D. Dealing with Depression offers expert assistance and treatment.C.Do you want to live with a strong sense of peacefulness, happiness, goodness, and self-respect? The collection of happiness actions broadly categorized(分类) as “honor” help youcreate this life of good feelings.Here’s an example to show how honorable actions make happiness.Say a store clerk fails to charge us for an item. If we keep silent, and benefit from the clerk’s mistake, we would drive home with a sense of sneaky（偷偷）excitement. Later we might tell our family or friends about our good fortune. On the other hand, if we tell the clerk about the uncharged item, the clerk would be thankful to our honesty. We would leave the store with a quiet sense of honor that we might never share with another soul.Then , what is it to do with our sense of happiness?In the first case, where we don’t tell the clerk, a couple of things would happen. Deep down inside we would know ourselves as a type of thief. In the process, we would lose some peace of mind and self-respect. We would also demonstrate that we cannot be trusted, since we advertise our dishonor by telling our family and friends. We damage our own reputations by telling others. In contrast, bringing the error to the clerk’s attention causes different things to happen. Immediately the clerk knows us to be honorable. Upon leaving the store, we feel honorable and our self-respect is increased. Whenever we take honorable action we gain the deep inner rewards of goodness and a sense of nobility.There is a beautiful positive cycle that is made by living a life of honorable actions.Honorable thoughts contribute to honorable actions. Honorable actions lead us to a happier life. And it is easy to think and act honorably again when we are happy. While the positive cycle can be difficult to start, once it’s started, it is easy to continue. Keeping on doing good deeds brings us peace of mind, which is important for our happiness.28. Based on the passage, the positive action in the example contributes to our________.A. self-respectB. financial rewardsC. advertising abilityD. friendly relationship29. The writer thinks that keeping silent about the uncharged item is similar to ________.A. lyingB. stealingC. cheatingD. advertising30. What’s our feeling if we make the clerk know her mistake?A. We’ll be very excited.B. We’ll feel unlucky.C. We’ll have a sense of honor.D. We’ll feel sorry for the clerk.D.Every boy and every girl expects their parents to give them more pocket money. Why dotheir parents just give them a certain amount? 31The amount of money that parents give to their children to spend as they wish differs from family to family. 32Some children get weekly pocket money.Others get monthly pocket money.First of all, children are expected to make a choice between spending and saving. Then parents should make the children understand what is expected to pay for with the money. At first，some young children may spend all of the money soon after they receive it. Parents are usually advised not to offer more money until it is the right time. 33In order to encourage their children to do some housework，some parents give pocket money if the children help around the home. Some experts think it not wise to pay the children for doing that. 34Pocket money can give children a chance to experience the three things they can do with the money. They can spend it by giving it to a good cause. They can spend it by buying things they want. 35 Saving helps children understand that costly goals require sacrifice.Saving can also open the door to future saving and investing for children.A. They can save it for future use.B. Timing is another consideration.C. As helping at home is a normal part of family life.D. Some children are not good at managing their pocket money.E. Learning how to get money is very important for every child.F. One main purpose is to let kids learn how to manage their own money.G. By doing so, these children will learn that spending must be done with a budget. 三．单词拼写（每小题1分,共15分）36. I was about to give up when it suddenly o________ to me that I should try to solve theproblem in another way.37.You have made outstanding contributions to the company — I am sure you are b____ toget promoted this year.38. Water can absorb and give off a lot of heat without big changes in temperature, thusc_______ a stable environment.39. I've been writing this report________(偶尔) for the last two weeks, but it has to be handedin tomorrow.40. In the reading room, we found her seated at a desk, with her attention ____(盯着)on a book.41.R______ of where they are and what they are doing, they want access to the Net.42. Our former teacher has changed so much that she is out of our ________（认出）.43. He never ________（犹豫）to help those in trouble because he was a kind-hearted man.44. All the effort has gone into resc uing the mine workers in the past five days, but now hopesof finding the workers alive seem to be f________ away.45. ________（假如）that we can't get the appropriate equipment, we will have to give upthe experiment.46. Although he is very young, he is much more experienced than others in t______ ofworking ability.47. As Tom wouldn't accept the salary I could offer, I had no a________ but to give the job tosomeone else.48.His s_____ sank when he heard the news that an earthquake had happened in hishometown.49.Public statements from the various groups involved should not _____（必要）be takenat face value.50.Many people a______dark clouds with depression and sorrow.四．语法填空（每小题1分,共10分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内所给单词的正确用法。

兰州一中 2021—2021 第二学期高二年级期末考试试卷英语试题说明：本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，满分120分，考试时间 100 分钟。

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AYou’ll find it amazing to support people when you go out to eat! Just look for restaurants that hire people with disabilities，which are making the world a more inclusive place Each bakery，café and restaurant below has a wonderful and heartwarming story.Hugs Care: McKinney，TexasRuth Thompson once had a vision to create a nonprofit café that would be run and operated primarily by adults with special needs. With hard work，a strong passion and an amazing team，Hugs Café opened its doors in 202X.“Hugs Café is now so much more than a job to our 23 teammates，which is enhancing the meaningful lives of adults with special needs through training and employment at Hugs Café. Thompson says.Vinny＆Bay’s Coffee and Eatery: Panama City，Florida“A lot of people plan their vacations around coming to this coffee shop，”says café owner Kara Rigby. Vinny ＆Bay’s Coffee and Eatery was established“so that Baylee had a place to work，”Rigby adds. Baylee is Rigby’s daughter’s friend who has a disability. The coffee shop’s goal become training for individuals like Baylee. Some workers have even started at Vinny ＆Bay’ s and were able to work in a regular workplace. Rigby says that her employees” have a whole lot more abilities than disabilities. They love unconditionally，and it changes the whole environment and business.” Rigby believes that incorporating even just one or two disabledindividuals into a business can change the whole atmosphere—for the better!Sugar Pl um Bakery: Virginia Beach，VirginiaHead to Sugar Plum Bakery to find a delicious carrot cake and see people with disabilities successfully working alongside none—disabled workers. Sugar Plum has been promoting the integration of adult s with developmental disabilities by providing training and employment opportunities to more than 1，000 people with disabilities since 1987.Whether they’re scooping cookies or making cupcakes，Sugar Plum’s disabled employees are the backbone of the bakery.1. What do the three restaurants have in common?A. They are established by adults with special needs.B. They are supported by charities or local government.C. The provide training and employment to disabled individuals.D. The employers and employees there are all individuals with disabilities.2. It can be known from the passage that ______________.A. Hugs Café set up in 1987 now has 23 teammatesB. Rigby founded her coffee shop to help Baylee，her daughterC. Disabled individuals are not able to work in a regular workplaceD. Sugar P1um Bakery hires both normal people and people with disabilities3. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph suggest?A. Disabled workers there are the most important part.B. The bakery get s support and strength from backbone.C. The customers are always backing the disabled workers.D. The employees have a whole lot more abilities than disabilities.【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文，介绍了三家致力于帮助残疾人的面包店和咖啡店。

甘肃省兰州第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解With world-famous rock formations, rich national forest land and plenty of entertainments, Sedona, Arizona, is a popular vacation destination for outdoor lovers.Pink Adventure Tours — Broken ArrowKnowledgeable guides lead this difficult adventure that features twists and turns through Coconino National Forest. It includes time for two stops, allowing travelers to get out and explore. Travelers enjoy the special tour, impressed by the friendly guides and incredible views.Price: Adults from $142; kids from $129Pink Adventure Tours — Scenic RimOn this difficult 90-minute adventure, hop into your pink jeep to navigate the rocky, winding paths. Tour goers love this outing, noting the guides are fun and knowledgeable,and the scenery is breath-taking. However, some past travelers express disappointment at unexpected tour cancellations due to icy weather, so keep the time of year in mind when booking.Price: Adults from $79; kids from $72Pink Adventure Tours — Red Rock RangeLike smooth roads? No problem. Pink Adventure Tours ranks this outing as “mild”, meaning you’ll encounter fewer bumps (颠簸). During the two-hour tour, guides amuse travelers with stories about the area’s history, plants and animals.Price: Adults from $89; kids from $81Pink Adventure Tours — Ancient RuinAnother “mild” tour option, Ancient Ruin tour explores the Honanki HeritageSite, where travelers can see 700-year-old cliff dwellings (悬崖屋), learn about their history and culture, see how they lived and worked and get up close and personal with their ancient artwork and objects. Recent guests say they learned a lot on this unique tour and strongly recommend it.Price: Adults from $114; kids from $1031．What attracts Sedona travellers most?A．Low price.B．Good accommodation.C．World-known natural features.D．Various indoor facilities.2．What might disappoint travelers who choose Scenic Rim?A．Irresponsible guides.B．Poor transportation.C．Sudden cancellation.D．Long and tiring trip.3．How much should be paid at least if a couple and their two kids take a tour of history?A．$542.B．$434.C．$302.D．$340.My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it. By chance, a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options. There were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world, but we tried our luck, sent a request, and to our surprise landed a three-month job in Grenada, so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.Inspired by a Canadian couple, we decided to start our own travel blog. We began by writing about the Virgin Islands, highlighting the beautiful beaches. However, for every photo album of a beautiful beach, there were 10 photos of trash. It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue, especially on such primitive and remote beaches. So, we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.The more we looked into plastic pollution, the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution. From that point, we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free. We changed our daily routines, our way of living, and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.It’s been over three years now and we continue to do what we can. This journey has led us to some amazing places, working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.Our aim now is to keep on going. We love connecting with like-minded people. It’s been amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting. Who would have guessed?4．Why did the author do pet sitting?A．To raise fund.B．To protect the environment.C．To cover travel expenses.D．To shoot beautiful beaches.5．What does the author intend to convey through her story?A．Pet sitting is a new type of occupation.B．The Caribbean is an ideal travel destination.C．Travel blog is a superb way to gain popularity.D．Action should be taken to fight plastic pollution.6．How did the author find her experience in the Caribbean?A．Challenging.B．Significant.C．Adventurous.D．Romantic.7．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A．Changing Lifestyles by Doing Pet SittingB．Unexpected Gains from Pet Sitting TravelC．Dealing with Global Environment PollutionD．The Availability of Pet Sitting in the CaribbeanAccording to statistics, 358bee species live in the Netherlands, but more than half of them are part of the Dutch red list — a catalog listing endangered species. To support the insects, the city of Utrecht Council, together with advertising agency Clear Channel, has transformed 316 bus stops across the city into “bee bus stops”. They are like ordinary bus shelters, but small gardens have been added to the roofs. The gardens are filled with grass and wildflowers chosen to attract bees.The city authorities put the project out to tender (投标). In the tender, they outlined the requirements and encouraged applicants to develop a nature-inclusive design that offers ecological benefits to the city. Finally, they signed an agreement with Clear Channel, who won the tender and setup 316 bus shelters. The project didn’t cost the city government anything. The operators are responsible for the upkeep of the stops citywide, using income from advertising.The bus shelters have brought about great changes in the city. Green roofs catch fine dust, store rainwater and provide cooling in the heat. They also ensure biodiversity in the city. There arealso 96 bus stops fitted out with LED lighting and bamboo benches. The base plate is also made from recycled concrete. The advantages of the bus stops have not gone unnoticed by the media. But what particularly has caught the media’s attention is that these eco-friendly shelters make people happy and enthusiastic, and encourage them to do something for nature.This unique Dutch city even has a program for residents who can transform their own roofs into green roofs for bees. Residents interested in this can apply for government allowances. Click here for more information and details.8．Why did the Utrecht Council add green roofs to its bus shelters?A．To beautify the urban space.B．To promote public transport.C．To offer comfort to travellers.D．To stop the bee population decline. 9．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．How the costs were shared.B．How the project was operated.C．What was in eluded in the tender.D．Why the agreement was reached. 10．What impresses the media most about the bus shelters?A．The variety of the chosen plants.B．Their role in reducing air pollution.C．The use of energy-saving LED lights.D．Their effect on people’s environmental awareness.11．Who is the text mainly intended for?A．Local tourists.B．News reporters.C．Utrecht citizens.D．Project managers.Have you ever fancied a tennis lesson from one of the world’s greatest tennis players at your local court? This dream came true for two young players, who got to train with 20-year-old superstar Emma Raducanu after she appeared as a hologram (全息图) —a photographic recording of the image. While Sam Clague, 14, and T’nae Diamond Paisley, 12, were both in London, the British number one was in Abu Dhabi.During the world’s first holographic lesson, Ms. Raducanu’s avatar (头像) appeared to feed balls to the players and gave live feedback on their shots, like ‘that was fast and there was lots of topspin on that’. Even Sam said he thought she had been prerecorded at first until she spoke withhim directly.Their holographic training session offers a glimpse into how advancing technology could revolutionize tennis coaching, according to Dr. Ian Pearson.Dr. Pearson thinks that mixed reality headsets will soon allow tennis players to feel they are playing in unusual virtual environments, like on a space station or the middle of a lake. Through 5G, the future of tennis will see increased interaction between real-life tennis courts and the rich imagination we see in computer games—playing whenever, wherever and whoever you want.Full sensory virtual reality could even place the viewer inside the tennis player’s shoes in real time. Dr. Pearson said: “By 2030, with active skin technology, the playing styles and even the sensations of top-level players could be captured, so that anyone could experience how it actually felt to play that game through full sensory virtual reality.”Finally, sportswear made from smart materials could allow for a digital coach powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to provide feedback on a player’s form. Dr. Pearson said: “AI-controlled suits made from smart materials, such as fabrics with sensors, can help players find the perfect stroke when hitting or returning a serve by quickly learning the muscle memory of a flawless forehand. Using direct feedback from friendly virtual AI coaches, new players can develop and learn much more quickly.”12．What did Ms. Raducanu do in the first holographic lesson?A．Give players a real-time guidance.B．Require players to follow her shots.C．Record coaching contents in advance.D．Analyze techniques through the hologram.13．What can full sensory virtual reality make viewers do?A．Increase their imagination of sports.B．Take the place of top level players.C．Experience the feeling of players on the spot.D．Have a sense of playing in an unusual place.14．What’s Dr. Pearson’s attitude towards virtual AI coaches?A．Critical.B．Skeptical.C．Careful.D．Favorable.15．What might be the best title for the text?A．The Future of CoachingB．The Threat from AI to CoachesC．The First Live Coaching OnlineD．The Appearance of Digital CoachesWe set off on our journey up Mount Wutai onto its peak to appreciate the mysterious and beautiful Bodhisattva Lights, ball-shaped lights floating in the whole sky with radiant beams. Seen from the foot of the mountain, the sky was gray and cloudy. In the distance stood the peak (山顶), unclear. 16On the mountainside, our clothing grew wet. The road was slippery and difficult to walk. It slowed the horses down to a heavy pace. We spent the night at a small hotel. 17 The road was more slippery than the day before, so we had no choice but to get down from our horses and walked on foot.On the way, we were told the unusual phenomenon wouldn’t be observed in the rain. We sighed with disappointment. 18 And the sun set in the west, the clouds disappeared and the mist faded.Eventually, we arrived at the peak, with the sky filled with stars. Late in the night, we got awake by a shout. “Get up. Hurry up to see the lights!” We moved quickly, threw on a few pieces of clothing and ran out. It was cold, making our bodies shake from head to foot. However, our hearts were filled with excitement. 19Thousands of ball-shaped objects floated slowly in the distance, shining golden beams of light, as though the whole sky were filled with countless glowing lanterns. The balls moved across the sky at the same speed. 20 They were light and delicate. Meanwhile, we all just froze there, speechless with wonder, appreciating the incredible views.A．It seemed to rain soon.B．We had to stop for a shelter.C．Unexpectedly, the sky began to clear.D．They were like goldfish swimming calmly in water.E．The next morning, we continued our climb in the rain.F．Just before our eyes, the mysterious phenomenon appeared.G．It sometimes appeared in white mist, and sometimes was completely covered by clouds.二、完形填空One day when I was approaching several massive creatures I came to a sudden stop. It was well beyond me that these huge animals should be limited by only some ropes. It was 21 that the animals could easily escape from these small ropes tied to their legs. However, 22 , they did not. I spotted a 23 close by and wondered why the elephants just 24 where they were and had no intention to break away.“Well,” he replied, “as they’re very 25 , we tie them with the same 26 rope and it’s enough to 27 them for their age. As they grow up, they’re 28 to hold the belief that they can never run away. They think the ropes are bound to 29 hold them, so they do not struggle to break free.” I was 30 . They could easily move away from their 31 but they felt they couldn’t, so they were 32 right there.In our life, a number of people are 33 with the same wrong self-limiting belief — I’m not excellent enough or why try it if I’m not going to 34 it. However, we shouldn’t 35 our capability, talent and potential. Instead, we should believe in ourselves. After all, we need to change with the times and think outside the box.21．A．hopeful B．significant C．necessary D．evident 22．A．for some reason B．in that case C．at that momentD．from then on23．A．doctor B．businessman C．trainer D．waiter 24．A．slept B．relaxed C．ate D．stood 25．A．young B．strong C．ill D．thin26．A．style B．size C．color D．material 27．A．train B．cheat C．hold D．attract 28．A．conditioned B．taught C．forced D．encouraged 29．A．hardly B．even C．just D．still 30．A．embarrassed B．astonished C．scared D．disappointed31．A．thoughts B．habitats C．owners D．bonds 32．A．stuck B．protected C．fed D．killed 33．A．relied on B．brought up C．laughed at D．led to 34．A．accept B．trust C．make D．find 35．A．underestimate B．mislead C．overuse D．display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。

甘肃兰州一中2021—2021学年度下学期期末考试高二英语试题说明：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部份，总分值100分，考试时刻100分钟。

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一．单项选择（每题1分，共15分）1. In the eyes of _____ local people, the young soldier is _____ second to none, for he managed to save _____ old lady at the risk of his life.A. /; /; theB. the; the; theC. the; /; anD. /; a; an2. By the time you have finished this book, your meal ____ cold.A. getsB. has gotC. will getD. is getting3. The origin of Chinese culture ____ more than 5,000 years ago.A. is dated back toB. dates back toC. is dated fromD. dates back4. Studying Wendy’s menu, I found that many of the items are similar to ____ of McDonald’s.A. onesB. thoseC. anyD. that5. Nobody but doctors or nurses and those____ by Dr.Hu ____ to enter the patient’s room.A. invited; is allowedB. are invited; are allowedC. being invited; allowedD. invited; are allowed6. It was the training ____ he had as a young man ____ made him such a good engineer.A. what; thatB. which; thatC. that; whichD. that; what7. As he works in a remote area, he visits his parents only ____.A. occasionallyB. anxiouslyC. practicallyD. urgently8. All flights ____ because of the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.A. had been canceledB. have been canceledC. having been canceledD. being canceled9. —Don’t worry, Mum. The doctor said it was only the flu.—____! I’ll tell Dad there’s nothing serious.A. What a reliefB. CongratulationsC. How surprisin gD. I’m so sorry10. The success of a government should be measured ______ the happiness of the people as well as thedevelopment of economy.A. in face ofB. in place ofC. in terms ofD. in honor of11. Gorge came into the interview room and sat down at the desk, ____ to answer questions.A. preparingB. preparedC. prepareD. to prepare12. Without the ____ of my friends, how could my company have lived through the hard times.A. admirationB. assistanceC. admissionD. achievement13. Wind power is an ancient source of energy ____we may return in the near future.A. on whichB. by whichC. to whichD. from which14. How long do you think ____ he publishes his new work?A. will it be untilB. it will be beforeC. will it be whenD. it will be that15. But for the fact that China ______ also affected by the global economic crisis, we ______ fewerunemployed workers now.A. is; would haveB. were; would haveC. was; would have hadD. is; would have had二．完形填空（每题1分，共20分）Are you carrying too much on your back at school? Lots of kids at the same age as you are. Not only are students in China 16 from this problem, but kids in the United States are 17 fed up with heavy school bags.Experts are starting to 18 that more and more young students are having back and neckproblems as a result of school bags 19 too heavy for them. “It’s hard fo r me to get up the 20 with my bag because it’s so heavy,” said Rich Hammond, 21 11-year-old student in the US. Rich is among the students who have _22 backpacks with two straps(带子) to carry them, 23 a number of other students choose rolling backpacks. But even with rolling backpacks, 24 up stairs and buses with them is 25 a problem for kids. Many of them have hurt their knees, backs or necks because of heavy school bags.But how much is too 26 ? Experts say students should carry 27 more than 10 to 15 percent of their own body weight. Scott Bautch, a Wisconsin 28 doctor, said kids under 4th grade should 29 with 10 percent. But it’s also important that older kids don’t go 30 15 percent, because their bones are still growing. Bautch explained that there are other injuries caused by backpacks. “Kids are31 their balance and falling down with these backpacks,” he said.Parents and teachers are starting to tell the kids to only take 32 library books they will be reading that night. Some teachers are using worksheets or 33 workbooks for students to take home. One of the best answers is, as some 34 themselves suggested, to have no homework 35 !16. A. meeting B. facing C. experiencing D. suffering17. A. already B. always C. yet D. also18. A. explain B. say C. worry D. announce19. A. being B. be C. are D. is20. A. schools B. stairs C. houses D. homes21. A. this B. that C. a D. an22. A. special B. unusual C. common D. strange23. A. when B. but C. then D. and24. A. getting B. climbing C. going D. turning25.A. only B. still C. even D. just26.A. more B. very C. much D. many27.A. no B. too C. any D. much28.A. children B. student C. bag D. back29.A. carry B. stay C. take D. bring30.A. about B. under C. beyond D. before31.A. keeping B. missing C. losing D. making32.A. home B. class C. school D. city33.A. valuable B. thin C. important D. interesting34.A. reports B. teachers C. parents D. kids35.A. at all B. after all C. in all D. for all三．阅读明白得(共20分，每题2分)ALos Angeles: Love for Mom is necessary, but buying flowers on her big day may not be.A slump in flower sales since late last year was likely to continue through Mother’s Day, another example of Americans cutting back on spending due to recession fears, which is a period of reduced trade and business activity, and increasing food and gasoline prices.“If you look at what has happened on Valentine’s Day and Christmas, the market for flowers has cooled,” said Eric Beder, an analyst at Brean Murray. “Growth has slowed in the past two quarters. Mother’s Day will probably be a slow quarter, too.”US flo ral sales for Mother’s Day, celebrated yesterday, will fall thirteen percent this year to $2 billion, with consumers spending an average of $17.65, according to the National Federation estimates.Mother’s Day, which accounts for a one-quarter of annual holiday purchases, according to the Society of American Florists, is traditionally the day when flowers are delivered to the doorsteps ofmany mothers.But this year, the shop-owners are concerned. Gabriel Soto, who owns a flower shop beneath an office high-rise in the Los financial district, is expecting lower sales —and has ordered 30 percent fewer flowers than normal this Mother’s Day. Last month, Soto, who also operates website , closed another store in a nearby building that was headquarters to a mortgage company. After workers lost their jobs due to the housing crisis, orders decreased.36. The underlined word “slump” in Para. 2 probably means_______.A. sharp decrease in priceB. great fear for losing jobsC. global worry of floral storesD. sudden fall by a large amount.37. According to the author, Mother’s Day should be an occasion of_______ .A. a large family get-togetherB. a big annual holiday purchaseC. a great love showed to mothersD. a celebration among Americans38. This passage implies that Americans have ________ .A. met financial problems recentlyB. no longer bought flowers for mothersC. delivered flowers to every house for mothersD. cut back on spending because of having lost jobsBMany university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房主). Others also provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organization. The advantage of using your university accommodation is that you can get support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students.Property papers: Loot and RentingLoot is an important source (来源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offersare from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website: loot. The advantage of using Loot is that there is some economical private housing. The disadvantage is that there is no quality control over the offers.Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their website is renting. couk.Accommodation agenciesThe majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number of accommodations. If you are lucky to find a good one, he/ she will listen to your requirements and can save your time in looking for the right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.NoticeboardsAround the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic.Word of mouthSome of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students. However, don't suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily going to be better than that found through any other source.FamilyFaced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will considerbuying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice.39. What is the advantage of using Loot?A. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.B. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.C. Their website is designed mainly for students.D. There are some good bargains.40. A good agent can help you_______.A. know more peopleB. find cheap accommodationC. get the right accommodation quicklyD. get free information about most accommodations41.The information passed on by word of mouth is important because_________.A. it is better than that found through any other sourceB. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertisedC. the final year students always offer better informationD. the landlords have little valuable informationCThey wear the latest fashions with the most up-to-date accessories（配饰）. Yet these are not girls in their teens or twenties but women in their sixties and seventies. A generation which would once only wear old-fashioned clothes is now favoring the same high street looks worn by those half their age.Professor Julia Twiggy, a social policy expert, said, “Women over 75 are now shopping for clothes more frequently than they did when they were young in the 1960s. In the 1960s buying a coat for a woman was a serious matter. It was an expensive item that they would purchase only every three or four years —now you can pick one up at the supermarket whenever you wish to. Fashion is a lotcheap er and people get tired of things more quickly.”Professor Twiggy analyzed family expending data and found that while the percentage of spending on clothes and shoes by women had stayed around the same — about 5 or 6 percent of spending — the amount of clothes bought had risen sharply.The professor said, “Clothes are now 70 percent cheaper than they were in the 1960s because of the huge expansion of production in the Far East. In the 1960s Leeds was the heart of the British fashion industry and that was where most of the clothes came from, but now almost all of our clothes are sourced elsewhere. Everyone is buying more clothes but in general we are not spending more money on them.”Fashion designer Angela Barnard, who runs her own fashion business in London, said older women were much more affected by celebrity style than in previous years.She said, "When people see stars such as Judi Dench and Helen Mirren looking attractive and fashionable in their sixties, they want to follow them. Older women are much more aware of celebrities. There's also the boom in TV programmers showing people how they can change their look, and many of my older customers do yoga to stay in shape well in their fifties. When I started my business a few years ago, my older customers tended to be very rich, but now they are what I would call ordinary women. My own mother is 61 and she wears the latest fashions in a way she would never have done ten years ago. "42. Professor Twiggy found that, compared with the 1960s, ____________________.A. people spend 30% less than they did on clothesB. the spending on clothes has increased by 5% or 6%C. the price of clothes has generally fallen by 70%D. the amount of clothes bought has risen by 5% or 6%43. It can be concluded that old women tend to wear the latest fashions today mainly because ____.A. they get tired of themselves more quicklyB. TV shows teach them how to stay in shapeC. they feel much younger nowD. clothes are much cheaper than before44. What can we learn about old women in terms of fashion?A. They are often ignored by fashion designers.B. They are now more easily influenced by stars.C. They are regarded as pioneers in the latest fashion.D. They are more interested in clothes because of their old age.45. Which is the best possible title of the passage?A. Age Is No Barrier for Fashion Fans.B. The More Fashionable, the Less Expensive.C. Unexpected changes in Fashion.D. Boom of the British Fashion Industry.四．七选五(共10分，每题2分)46 One of the best things you can possibly do is to start you own club. It’s great fun especially if you are the sort of person who feels there’s never anything to do during the school holidays.The first thing you need to come up with is an idea for your club. 47 Pets, clothes, pop music or dancing groups, sports, making things? The list is endless.Next you need some friends to be in your club with you. 48 All you need is three or four other people who are interested in the same thing as you.49 You should all sit down somewhere together with lots of pieces of paper and write down every name you can think up. That’ll keep you busy for ages.At your first meeting you should make up a rule book. And the first rule should be no grown-ups or little/big brothers or sisters! The best clubs are always secret!Now you have just about everything you need, except membership cards. These are veryimportant and again you can spend a lot of time making them. 50 Why not leave some space for a photo of yourself? That will make the membership card really look like it.So there you are, get clubbing! Once you get started you’ll think of loads of more interesting things to do!A. That’s easy．B. Enjoy your own club!C. Invite a designer to join you．D. What are you interested in?E. Some vacation is just around the corner．F. Then you need to pick a name for your club．G. Use a bright thick pen to make a special design．五．语法填空. (10分)Jonny: Hey! I'm just practicing Tai Chi. Would you like to join me?Peter: I know nothing about it. Is it difficult?Jonny: It seems easy, but you need a lot of practice. You just follow me like this.Peter: OK. Don't laugh 51 me. I may look funny.Jonny: Bend your knees slightly and reach out your arms like tree branches, naturally and 52 (soft).Try to keep your body straight. Move slowly, then be sure to keep your balance and don't let your body shake.Peter: I cannot control my body well. My legs become 53 (pain)Jonny: Keep 54 (hold) your position for a while. It helps develop your strength and flexibility .Raise your leg and let 55 stay in the air for seconds.Peter: I feel my legs shaking. I cannot do this any longer.Jonny: Be patient! Tai Chi 56 (call)“shadow boxing" in English. It asks you to act like water: to beflexible as well 57 strong. In real competition, a Tai Chi master borrows the strength of the competitor and uses this energy to fight back. The 58 (hard) you try to beat him, the more likely you will get hit. He controls you!Peter: Unbelievable! Oh..., 59 you don't mind, I'll stop and take a deep 60 .六．单词拼写(共5分，每题0.5分) 答案写在答题卡上!61. A large ____ (比率) of school books now have pictures.62. He _____ （插入）the key in the lock but could not open the door.63. The scientists made a new ____（冲破）in cancer research.64. You are b______ to succeed if you don’t lose heart.65. The secretary a____ (突然的) left the conference room.66. While she was in Paris, she a_____ (交往)with many well –known artists.67. She knew that society would c_____ her for abandoning her children.68. We have a____ money for the journey.69. His university was aware of the s_____(重要性) of his work.70. They continued to work r_____ of the fact that it was raining.七．短文改错：（共10小题，每题1分，总分值10分）答案写在答题卡上!下面短文中有10处语言错误。

雷网空间教案课件试题下载兰州第一中学期末考试高二年级英语学科Ⅰ.听力第一节(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，有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. They are host and guest.B. They are waiter and customer.C. They are husband and wife.2. Where did this conversation take place?A. At the hospital.B. At the airport.C. At the post office.3. Why will the woman go to London?A. To have a look at London.B. To go with her friend.C. To spend the weekend.4. What's the woman's job?A. She is a saleswoman.B. She is a waitress.C. She is a hotel clerk.5. How is the weather now?A. It's snowing.B. It's raining.C. It's clear.第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，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。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题将给出每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2022-2023学年甘肃省兰州市等地高二（下）期末英语试卷（word版含解析，无听力试题）2022-2023学年甘肃省兰州市等地高二（下）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ASome Thoughtful Mother's Day GiftsMother's Day is right around the corner and it's a special day for showing some gratitude and appreciation to mothers worldwide for raising and caring for their children.Naturally there are a lot of potential gifts out there for the occasion to choose from，so we've put together some thoughtful gifts you can send.Mother's Day scrabble printThis scrabble frame offers a more personal and alternative touch for Mother's Day，with a simple but thoughtful message.You can also customise the names on the pieces to your own family names.Katie Loxton slim pouchSometimes a small and simple gift can do just the trick，so if you wanted to go that route，this Katie Loxton pouch would be a great choice.It's made from vegan leather and carved with "Wonderful Mum" on itsfront.It's pocket-sized and can also handily fit in a handbag as an option for carrying small items.Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition – Eau de ParfumSpring is in the air and so are the fragrances that are commonly associated with it.Presented in a lovely，brightly-coloured bottle and also diamond-shaped cap，this Jimmy Choo fragrance is a great gift for Mother's Day and the blossoming of a new season，with its sweet and warm floral scents.Floral punch needle kitIf your mum is into crafts，needling or is a plant lover，then this is the perfect gift for her.Made from cotton，beech wood and recycled plastic，it's a punch needle kit ideal for hanging on a wall or help decorate a table stand with its nature themed fern look.Every gift is wrapped in recyclable packaging as well.Included inside is：the needle fabric，a model design，and detailed needling instructions for beginners.1. How can you show some gratitude to mothers on Mother's Day？______A. By celebrating a special day.B. By sending thoughtful gifts.C. By appreciating gifts worldwide.D. By raising and caring for children.2. What is typical of Mother's Day scrabble print？______A. It's personal and identical.B. It's expensive and thoughtful.C. It includes our names on the pieces.D. It can cover our own family names.3. Which gift is the most suitable to mothers fond of crafts？______A. Floral punch needle kitB. Katie Loxton slim pouchC. Mother's Day scrabble printD. Jimmy Choo Blossom special edition -Eau de ParfumBVegetables have a short growing season in Saskatchewan，unless the farm is indoors in a controlled climate.A very unique farm Let-Us Grow Hydroponics in Hudson Bay is growing fresh，pesticide-free produce all-year-long on a hydroponic farm （the plants are grown in water and not soil）and housed in an originated school building.But that's not the only thing that makes it one-of-a-kind.You can make purchases directly from a drive-through window without ever leaving your car.Every Thursday，there is a line of cars waiting to purchase these fresh，just picked vegetables from the farm.The farm is the brainchild of June and Jan Nel and was started in 2023."I think when my husband first said'let's grow lettuce（生菜）inside an old school building，'I did not really think that it would become what ithas，"June Nel said.Produce is available in local supermarkets but it is trucked in from far away.The Nels are changing the face of veggies for people of this town. The idea to change the no longer used Stewart Hawke school came to the Nels when Hudson Bay asked for bids for the building in 2023.The family worked together to prepare the building in January 2023 and they planted the first seeds in just one classroom the next month.They set up their company.And it has grown and is now using several rooms thanks to the quality of the produce and the fact that it is local. "It's not two weeks old；it hasn't traveled across the country or across the world，" June said. "It actually tastes like lettuce.Lots of people have commented on our vegetables，it actually still tastes fresh when you get it."Now，Let-Us Grow Hydroponies offers delivery，pick-up and drive-through options for the local community and the Nels hope to expand their operation.Who imagined that an unused school building could be repurposed from growing young minds to growing food.4. Where is Let-Us Grow Hydroponics located？______A. In the suburb of Saskatchewan.B. On a hydroponic farm.C. In an old school building.D. In a company of Hudson Bay.5. What makes Let-Us Grow Hydroponics one-of-a-kind？______A. Growing fresh vegetables in four seasons.B. Producing varied vegetables of high quality.C. Growing all plants in water instead of soil.D. Allowing customers to pick the vegetables.6. Which of the following words can be used to describe the Nels？______A. Generous and considerate.B. Creative and ambitious.C. Kind and hard-working.D. Determined and talented.7. Which of the following can best cover the main idea of this passage？______A. A hydroponic farm offers all kinds of vegetables in Saskatchewan.B. A vegetable farm in a school building is popular among local people.C. The Nels brought the no longer used Stewart Hawke school back to life.D. A Canadian hydroponic farm has a drive-through for fresh vegetables.CYou've probably heard the saying，"Laughter is the best medicine." Comedy on Referral has taken that idea and run with it，using standup comedy to help treat people struggling with depression and anxiety in partnership with the NHS.The idea stemmed from comedian Angie Belcher's experiences teaching comedy at Bristol University.She found that students often told her how much stronger and more resilient（恢复力强的）they were thanks to standup comedy.Inspired，she teamed up with the NHS in Bristol to create a six-week comedy course for patients struggling with depression in January 2022.Following the success of this initial course，Comedy on Referral won NHS funding to help men at risk of killing themselves in London. Belcher will work alongside psychologists and men who have experienced self-killing events to use comedy as a form of therapy（疗法）.Talking to The Bristol Post，Belcher said，"Past depressions are perfect for edy doesn't come from the happy，perfect moments of your life，but from our everyday struggles and major life events.People who've been through big life experiences such as the death of a close relation and ill health often can't wait to tell me their story，mostly because there's always something strangely funny about the situation." Research has shown that laughter has positive psychological effects，such as decreasing levels of cortisol （the stress hormone）and increasing endorphins（chemicals making you feel relaxed）.It can even have physiological benefits，although less research has been done in this area.Current research has linked laughter and humour with increased levels of pain tolerance as well as short-term cardiovascular （心血管的）benefits.More research is needed to prove these findings. Nonetheless，the mental health benefits of regular laughter are widely accepted，and using comedy to treat mental health struggles could be areal breakthrough in the treatment of mental health.8. Why is the saying used at the beginning of the text？______A. To attract readers' attention.B. To introduce the topic.C. To demonstrate a theory.D. To present a statement.9. What did teaching comedy inspire Angie Belcher to do？______A. She set up a new company for the struggling patients.B. She took an effort to run after the success of his course.C. She created a six-week comedy course for related patients.D. She raised money to help men at risk of killing themselves.10. What is the benefit of the research on laughter？______A. Bringing the depressed at ease.B. Making struggling patients energetic.C. Building up the patients' willpower.D. Ensuring the patients to be pain-free.11. What is probably the best title of this text？______A. Using Standup Comedy Improves WellbeingB. Depression and Anxiety Can Be Cured NowC. The Initial Course Proves to Be SuccessfulD. Laughter Is Actually Being Used as MedicineDEngineers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a new way to program robots to help people with dementia（痴呆）locate medicine，glasses，phones and other objects they need but have lost.And while the initial focus is on assisting a specific group of people，the technology could someday be used by anyone who has searched high and low for something they've misplaced."The long-term impact of this is really exciting，" said Dr.Ali Ayub，a post-doctoral fellow in electrical and computer engineering. "A user can be involved not just with a companion robot but a personalized companion robot that can give them more independence."Ayub and three colleagues were struck by the rapidly rising number of people coping with dementia.Many of these individuals repeatedly forget the location of everyday objects，which diminishes their quality of life and places additional burdens on caregivers.Engineers believed a companion robot with an occasional memory of its own could be a game-changer in such situations.And they succeeded in using artificial intelligence to create a new kind of artificial memory.The research team began with a Fetch mobile user robot，which has a camera for perceiving the world around it.Next，using an object-detection system，they programmed the robot to detect，track and keep a memory log of specific objects in its camera view through stored video.With the robot capable of distinguishing one object from another，it can record the time and date objects enter or leave its view.Researchers then developed a picture interface to enable users tochoose objects they want to be tracked and，after typing the objects' names，search for them on a smartphone app or computer.Once that happens，the robot can indicate when and where it last observed the specific object.Tests have shown the system is highly accurate.And while some individuals with dementia might find the technology worrying，Ayub said caregivers could readily use it.Moving forward，researchers will conduct user studies with people without disabilities，then people with dementia.12. What is the technology about according to Paragraph 1？______A. Robots can help fetch objects that people need.B. Robots can help find objects people have lost.C. Robots can locate the lost people with dementia.D. Robots can accompany people with dementia.13. What does the underlined word"diminishes"in Paragraph 4 refer to？______A. Improves.B. Adjusts.C. Highlights.D. Reduces.14. What is the basic and most important part of the technology？______A. A new artificial memory.B. A friendly companion robot.C. The object-detection camera.D. The lost objects' names.15. What is the author's attitude towards the future of this technology？______A. Disapproving.B. Challenging.C. Optimistic.D. Doubtful.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Teaching yourself to become more grateful can make a huge difference in your overall happiness.Gratitude helps you experience more positive emotions，decrease depression，feel better about yourself，improve your relationships，and strengthen your immune system.（1）______Give sincere thanks to others.When someone goes above and beyond or does something to make your day easier，be quick to speak out your thanks and appreciation.（2）______ It's an instant reward to see how expressing gratitude makes a positive difference in someone else's day.It makes you realize that we're all connected and that what you do matters. Keep a gratitude journal.（3）______ It may sound cheesy，but writing down the good things that happened to you during the day really works.Actually，keeping a gratitude journal is a powerful technique that instantly makes you feel happier，more connected to others，and genuinely appreciative.（4）______ Think of someone who did something that changed your life for the better who you never properly thanked.Write a thoughtful letter of gratitude expressing what the person did，how it affected you，and what it still means to you.Then deliver the letter.Positive psychology expert Martin Seligman recommends reading the letter in person for the most dramatic increase in happiness.Find the positive in a negative event from your past.（5）______ Reevaluate a negative event from your past with an eye for what you learned or how you became stronger，wiser，or more sympathetic.When you can find meaning in even the bad things you've experienced，you will be happier and more grateful.A.Write a letter of gratitude.B.How can we express our gratitude？C.Positive reactions contribute to long-lasting gratitude.D.Here are some exercises you can practice to increase gratitude.E.Even the most painful circumstances can teach us positive lessons.F.Make it a habit to regularly put down the things you have to be thankful for.G.Not only will it make the person feel good，but also it will give you a happiness lift，too.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）To this day her kindness brings tears to my eyes.It was from more than 15 years ago and I felt like I'd always been tooembarrassed to（1）______ her properly.I hope to share this so that there'll be more（2）______ in the office.I was the "idiot（白痴）" in the office and my（3）______ was annoyed at my inability.I watched secretly fro the corner as my manager（4）______ to the CFO（财务总监）about how I wasn't（5）______ ，and that I was extremely slow to learn，before actually calling me an idiot.I believed what she said and felt（6）______ .However，Teresa who was my manager's assistant was so（7）______ to my trouble，and she would stay back each day to teach me ever so patiently.She knew of my personal（8）______ ，and would call me to make sure I didn't（9）______ to my bad habit （which I'm not yet ready to share here）.She never wanted attention，always（10）______ me when no one is watching，and she had no agenda.With her help and the confidence she（11）______ in me，I finally advanced and double my salary after just over a year.Actually，I was（12）______ after my manager's complaint but got promoted a few times in the next company.However，her biggest（13）______ to me was simply that she cared for me.So I had to believe in myself.Kindness is a gift.I hope to return the（14）______ to Teresa one day，and to（15）______ the same opportunity to others.21. A. remind B. inform C. thank D. replace22. A. sympathy B. enthusiasm C. ambition D. consideration23. A. colleague B. manager C. assistant D. partner24. A. declared B. demonstrated C. complained D. introduced25. A. imaginative B. unbelievable C. valuable D. teachable26. A. ashamed B. helpless C. scared D. angry27. A. sensitive B. relevant C. accessible D. insensible28. A. standards B. beliefs C. qualities D. struggles29. A. lead B. devote C. slip D. apply30. A. caring for B. believing in C. focusing on D. depending on31. A. taught B. brought C. passed D. placed32. A. blamed B. hired C. fired D. praised33. A. benefit B. credit C. award D. gift34. A. reward B. favour C. gratitude D. encouragement35. A. offer B. catch C. create D. grasp四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36. The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.Start of Summer （Chinese Pinyin：Li Xia），the 7th term of the year，（1）______ （begin）on May 6 and ends on May 20 this year.The term Start of Summer（2）______ （originate）at the end of the Warring States Period （239 BC）.Since it is a crucial time for the harvest of summer crops，ancient Chinese emperors in different（3）______ （dynasty）attached great importance（4）______ the Start of Summer. In the Zhou Dynasty （1050 –221 BC），the emperor encouraged hisresidents（5）______ （seize）the key time to do farm work.It's said （6）______ most of the decorations were arranged in the color red，（7）______ （include）the emperor and the officials' dress，the horses and the flags，in order to show respect to the god of summer and pray for（8）______ good harvest.According to Chinese traditional medicine，Start of Summer is a key time to moisten（湿润）the heart.When the weather grows（9）______ （hot）than before，dampness and heat can affect human health.Food rich in vitamins and cool in nature is（10）______ （high）recommended.Vegetables，such as cucumbers，tomatoes，watercress and fruits that include watermelons，pears and strawberries are top recommendations.五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37. 假定你是李华，你的笔友Jim写信询问你们学校三月通常会举行什么集体活动。

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祝考试顺利一、完形填空（每小题1分，共20分）Arabs 1 it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. 2 the busiest government official or executive always takes 3 time to be polite and offer refreshments （点心）. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 4 strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 5 several times by people 6 come into the room unannounced, 7 or speak softly to the person with whom y ou are talking, and leave . Act 8 you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.Making decisions 9 is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness（not clearly expressed）in doing business in the Middle East that 10 a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 11 is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to 12 the decision-ma ker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 13 . Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 14 a visit during Ramadan（斋月）, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form ,Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in 15 your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s ban against alcoholic drinks. If you are not sure, wait for your 16 to sugges t the proper thing to 17 .When an Arab says yes, he may mean " 18 ". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 19 . Als o, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God iswilling”. 20 the other hand, "yes" does not always mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest.1. A. consider B. assume C. imagine D. admit2. A. So B.But C.Even D. However3. A. extra B. little C. few D. no4. A. at the mention of B. in the presence ofC. on behalf ofD. with the help of5. A. honored B. hosted C. interrupted D. interpreted6. A. who B. where C.which D. whom7. A. sneeze B. signal C. wave D. whisper8. A. as though B. if only C. even if D. so that9. A. carefully B. finally C. quickly D. unwillingly10. A. encourages B. greets C. puzzles D. discourages11. A. Bravery B. Courage C. Diligence D. Patience12. A. admire B. identify C. respect D. thank13. A. experiment B. homework C. pray D. business14. A. Avoid B. Pay C. Reject D. Request15.A.rejecting B.planning C. agreeing D. designing16. A. boss B. friend C. host D. official17. A. eat B. play C.taste D. drink18. A. yes B. no C. maybe D. inshallah19. A. direct B. informal C.friendly D. impolite20.A. In B.At C. For D. On二．阅读理解（每小题2分,共30分）A.Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust as its first female president on Sunday, ending a lengthy and secretive search to find a successor(a person who follows next in order) to Lawrence Summers .The seven-member Harvard Corporation elected Faust, a distinguished scholar on History of the American South and head of Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, as the university’s 28th president.“This is a great day, and a historic day for Harvard.” James R. Houghton, chairman of the presidential search committee, said in a statement. “Dr ew Faust is an inspiring and accomplished leader, a superb scholar, a devoted teacher, and a wonderful human being.”Her selection is noteworthy given the heated debates over Summers’ comments that genetic differences between the sexes might help explain the lack of women in top science jobs. Faust has been head of Radcliffe since 20xx, two years after the former women’s college was combined into the university as a research center with a mission to study gender issues(性别问题).Some professors have quietly groused that the 371-year-old university is appointing a fifth president who is not a scientist. No scientist has had the top job since James Bryant Conantretired in 1953; its last four have come from the fields of classics, law, literature and economics.Faust is the first Harvard president who did not receive a degree from the university since Charles Chauncy, a graduate of Cambridge University, who died in office in 1762. She attended the University of Pennsylvania.“Teaching staff turned to her constantly,” said Sheldon Hackney, a former president of the University of Pennsylvania and historian who worked closely with Faust. “She’s very clear. She hasa sense of humor, but s he’s very strong-minded. You come to trust in her because she’s so solid.”21. Which might be the best title for the passage?A. Harvard named its 1st female president.B. History of Harvard University changed.C. Debates on female equality ended.D. Drew Gilpin Faust, a famous woman historian.22. Lawrence Summers held the view that ________.A. women cannot achieve as much as men in managementB. women cannot hold important positions in societyC. women can match men in science jobsD. few women make top scientists owing to genes23. The underlined word “groused” in the 5th paragraph means ________.A. approvedB. commentedC. complainedD. indicated24. This passage probably appears in a ________.A. biographyB. personal letterC. research paperD. newspaper reportB.Dan Bilsker PhD(Lead Author)Dan is a clinical （临床）psychologist who works at Vancouver General Hospital and consults to。