高二英语期中考试

湖南省长郡中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What is the weather like probably?A．Sunny.B．Cloudy.C．Rainy.2．How will the speakers go to the cinema?A．By taxi.B．By bus.C．By underground. 3．How does the woman feel about the musical?A．Great.B．So-so.C．Terrible.4．What makes the man feel good about the new job?A．The salary.B．The traveling chances.C．The working time. 5．What do we know about the man?A．He won’t go to the party.B．He will attend the party alone.C．He will take friends to the party.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．How soon will the woman go back home?A．In about one week.B．In about half a month C．In about a month. 7．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Teacher and student B．Former colleagues.C．Primary classmates.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．How might the relationship between the woman and her parents be?A．Good.B．Bad.C．Distant.9．How old might the woman be?A．16.B．15.C．18.10．Which of the following is right?A．The woman has no pocket money.B．The woman has much freedom.C．The woman wants to go on holidays with her parents.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

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第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gallery.B. In an office.C. In a store.2. Why does the woman come to the man?A. To buy a charger.B. To get the laptop.C. To change a battery.3. What is the man required to do?A. Find a list.B. Take a note.C. Sort the files.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A present.B. A party.C. A tradition.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Fix the lamp.B. Give her money back.C. Offer her a new room.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

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

高二英语期中考试试题（时间100分钟总分：120分）第一卷选择题（共69分）I. 单项填空（共15 小题，每小题1 分，满分15 分）1. _______you see near the North Pole is nothing but ice and snow.A．That B．What C．Which D.Who2. It is a beautiful cell phone but it is not the price that I paid for it.A．reasonable B．valuable C．fit D．worth3.Yesterday we visited the houses during the war years.A．built B．being built C．had been built D. to be built 4._______ you dare to overcome difficulties with your studies,______make great progress in the future.A．Only if, can you B．If, can youC．Only if, you can D. If, you can to5.You ___________ the chairman yesterday but you didn’t come.A. sawB. had seenC. could have seenD. could see6. _______ more about university courses, call (920) 746-3789.A．To find out B．Finding out C．Find out D．Having found out 7. -- Where to, Jane?-- I'm going to have my notebook ________?A．to be repaired B．repaired C．being repaired D．to repair 8. ______ no doubt ______he can win the game this time.A．There’s; that B．There’s; whetherC．It’s; that D．It’s; whether9. To our delight, she quickly adjusted herself ______ the situation.A．with B．of C．to D．into10. We should build our country into a socialist one that is characteristic_______China.A. withB. ofC. toD.for11. After a careful investigation,we drew a conclusion______ theirdecision was wrong.A. whichB. 不填C. whetherD. that12.We’ve made up our minds to be a credit ___ our school in the contest.A. forB. withC. toD. into13.We _______ her to stop doing the experiment in no time,but her lookon her face suggested that she _______ to do so.A. suggested, refusedB. advised, refuseC. suggested, refuseD. advised, refused14.______ of her dog, the kid didn’t dare to go to her house.A. Being frightenedB. FrightenedC. FrighteningD. To be frightened15.I shall never forget the day Shenzhou VI was launched,has a great effect on my life.A．when , which B．that , whichC．which ,that D．when,thatII. 完形填空（共20小题，满分30 分）I Passed My Drive Test!I’d been 16 for six days and was already prepared to deal with failure.I remember that, when my mum 16 me that morning, her voice wasn’t as screaming as it usually was. She had been 17 for more than one hour getting everything ready, and I could feel she was18 me at the same time.I stayed in bed for a few minutes. I was 19 to leave its warmth and 20 to face the suffering that I’d rather let myself forget for the past months. Finally, I dragged myself 21 .The first thing I thought of after getting up was to 22 . I went to the kitchen and prepared a breakfast that was fairly 23 , but was still too big for my appetite(食欲，胃口) that day. I kept telling myself that I 24 eat. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this wasn’t a(n) 25 day. Besides maybe it would 26 me a little. But I doubted it. I left the kitchen because even the 27 made me feel sick.I finished getting ready and tried to settle down. It didn’t 28 , so I decided that my mum and I should go. We had 29 time, so I thought we could practise parking. I 30 , with the wheel hitting thepavement(人行道). After that, the little bit of confidence I had was 31 . I tried two more times, but did not improve much. Then we went towards the driving 32 site (地点).I waited twenty minutes---just enough time to make myself believe that I was going to fail. Then, finally, it was my 33 . I wasn’t sure of myself at all. I just wanted to get it over and make sure that I had to come back next Thursday.The first thing I had to do was parking, which I did quite well. The 34 that came with it hit me like a wave. The rest of the test went well and I passed it.The 35 of my mum made her face softer. I knew her worry was gone and she was happy for me.16. A. cried B. woke C. told D. shouted17. A. up B. over C. out D. in18. A. smiling at B. worrying about C. looking at D. talking with19. A. sad B. eager C. unwilling D. willing20. A. convenience B. friendship C. quiet D. comfort21. A. out of bed B. onto bed C. into bed D. in bed22. A. eat B. rest C. drink D. work23. A. large B. small C. delicious D. good24. A. might B. could C. should D. hated25. A. important B. necessary C. lucky D. ordinary26. A. calm B. hurt C. stop D. like27. A. milk B. bread C. smoke D. smells28. A. work B. do C. calm D. use29. A. little B. plenty of C. no D. a little30. A. cried B. succeeded C. failed D. left31. A. back B. gone C. there D. greater32. A. start B. office C. race D. test33. A. try B. turn C. car D. chance34. A. happiness B. pride C. confidence D.disappointment35. A. tears B. lines C. smiles D. eyesIII.阅读理解（满分24分）AA man in a very splendid restaurant started to take off his jacket. Seeing this, the head waiter dashed to his table and said, “I’m afrai d I must ask you to keep your jacket on, sir, for it is not good manners to do it in such a smart restaurant.”“Now listen”, said the man, “I’ll let you know that the Queen of England gave me permission to remove my jacket here.”“The Queen of England?” sa id the waiter in great surprise.“Sure,” replied the man, “When I was in England last month, a friend of mine who had a very important position in high society took me to see the Queen. It was rather hot, so I started taking my coat off. The Queen looked over and said, “You may do that in the United States, but you may not do it here.” So I got the Queen’s permission, right?”36. It is certain that the story happened _______.A. in EnglandB. in the Queen’s partyC. in AmericaD. in an ordinary restaurant37. When the head waiter asked the man not to take off his jacket, the man .A. took his advice immediatelyB. obeyed him without any hesitationC. apologized for his bad mannersD. refused to listen to him38. The man thought he could take off his jacket because _______.A. he was permitted by the Queen of England to do so in the U. S.B. the weather was so hot that no one could stand itC. he had the freedom of taking off his clothes anywhereD. he was in such a shabby restaurant39. What the Queen really meant was that _______.A. people in the U. S. were less politeB. he shouldn’t take off his coat in such a formal occasion in EnglandC. she permitted him to take off his jacket in AmericaD. the English and the Americans enjoyed different ways of life40. From the story, you can see the man was _______.A. one who didn’t have good understandingB. such a man as used to make troubleC. always ready to do what the Queen told him toD. humorous and carelessBMost dog owners feel that their dogs are their best friends. Almost everyone likes dogs because they try hard to please their owners. One of my favorite stories is about a dog who wanted his owner to please him.One of my friends has a large German shepherd ( 牧羊狗) named Jack. Every Sunday afternoon, my friend takes Jack for a walk in the park. Jack likes these long walks very much.One Sunday afternoon, a young man came to visit my friend. He stayed a long time, and he talked and talked. Soon it was time for my friend to take Jack for his walk, but the visitor didn’t leave. Jack became very worried about his walk in the park. He walked around the room several times and then sat down directly in front of the visitor and looked at him. But the visitor paid no attention. He continued talking. Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer. He went out of the room and came back a few minutes later. He sat down again in front of the visitor, but this time he held the man’s hat in his mouth.German shepherds aren’t the only intelligent dogs. Another intelligent dog is a Seeing Eye dog. This is a special dog which helps blind people walk along the streets and do many other things. We call these dogs Seeing Eye dogs becaus e they are the “eye” of the blind people and they help them to “see”. Seeing Eye dogs generally go to special schools for several years to learn to help blind people.41. The writer tells the story about the dog Jack to show that____.A. it, like many other dogs, always tried to please its owner masterB. it, unlike many other dogs, always wanted its master to please itC. it was more intelligent than many other dogsD. it was the most faithful dog of his friend’s42. Jack came to sit in front of the visitor in order to____.A. please himB. be pleasedC. ask him to leave immediatelyD. invite him for a walk43. The sentence “Finally, Jack couldn’t stand it any longer.” means___.A. Jack could no longer put up with the visitorB. Jack could no longer stand but he might sit downC. Jack was very tired and wanted a restD. Jack was very angry with the visitor44. Which of the following titles would be the best for the passage?A. Dogs ─ A Great Help to PeopleB. Dogs ─ O ur Faithful CompanionsC. An Introduction to DogsD. Famous Dogs in GermanyCIn Jane Austin’s time, unmarried girls were always closely guarded, and hardly allowed to be alone with a young man; and during the Victorian period (just the period after Jane Austin) exposure(暴露) of the body in particular was thought to be most immoral, Victorian ladies wore dresses reaching down to their feet, long in the sleeve and high at the neck. Since then, ways of dressing as well as times have changed. Girls were no longer guarded, and they can do more or less what they like. And yet among all these astonishing changes, one thing has remained much the same for most people, and that is the same of becoming a mother before being married. If this does happen, there often comes a quickmarriage with the responsible man. If this is impossible, the affair may bring considerable shame to the girl’s parents as well as to herself.It is now quite normal for a girl, once past the age of about fifteen, to go out with a boyfriend, and although her parents will probably insist that she come home at a certain time, beyond this they depend on her or look after herself. Kisses between young men and women are now considered to be perfectly normal, but although times have changed so much, most people still believe that a woman should not become a mother before being married.45. In Jane Austin periods, a girl______________ before her marriage.A. always faced all kinds of dangers.B. was not permitted to get in touch with men.C. was always carefully kept staying morally pureD. usually felt lonely.46. From the article, we learn that ________________.A. an unmarried girl must come back home for the night.B. it is good for a girl of 15 to have a boyfriend.C. the unmarried girl who has a baby needn’t get married at once.D. a girl of 15 has the right to be alone with her boyfriend.47. The main idea of this article is that _________.A. a girl should not become a mother before being married.B. girls are no longer closely guarded.C. ways of dressing have changed with the time.D. exposure of the body has been thought to be immoral第二卷（共51分）IV. 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）Today we were organized for a short trip to the West Hill.We set out by the school bus at 7:30 a.m. The weather 48. _______ was pleasant and every one of us were excited. After 49. ________ two hour’s ride, we arrived there at nine thirty. We50. _________ began our programs as soon as we got off from the bus. 51. ________ We played games on the hillside and swimming in the river. 52._______ After that we had our picnic lunch. In afternoon 53. ________ we walked along the river, that winds around the hills. 54. ________ We took a lot of photo and enjoyed ourselves very 55. ______ much. Time past quickly and we had to come back. 56. _______ It was over five o’clock when we returned school.57. _______ What a good trip we had today! I’ll never forget it.V. 单词拼写（每个1分，共6分）58. The doctor ______________(断定) that his disease was only a cold.59. He was _____________(被击败) at chess last night.60. He is very __________________(热心)about his work.61. Many years of ______不断的）conflicts made the people suffer a lot.62. We found the medical team _____________(组成) of ten people.63. It is a great _____________（方便）to have the doctor living near us. VI书面表达（满分25分）假设你是李明，暑假期间在美国参加夏令营活动，现已回国。

青岛二中2022—2023学年第一学期期中考试——高二试题（英语）第一部分听力（略）（答案在最后）第二部分阅读（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A、B、C、D的四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AThe Best Books of 2020On Monday, the American Library Association announced the top children’s books of 2020. Here are the winners.DevotionAuthor Clare Vanderpool took home the John Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children’s literature for Moon over Manifest. The book is about a young girl’s magical adventures in a small Kansas town, in 1936.Vanderpool said that she was shocked to learn that she had won. “You grow up reading legendary authors like Madeleine L’Engle, but I never expected to be put in a category with her,” Vanderpool told TFK. “It’s fabulous.”Picture ThisThe picture book A Sick Day for Amos McGee won the Randolph Caldecott Medal. The book was illustrated by Erin E. Stead and written by her husband, Philip C. Stead. It tells the story of an elderly zookeeper and the animals that visit him when he’s not well enough to go to work.“I love drawing animals and I love drawing people and I love drawing the emotional connection between animals and people,” said Stead.More Honored BooksThe Coretta Scott King award, given to an African-American author and illustrator of “outstanding books for children and young adults,” went to Rita Williams-Garcia for One Crazy Summer. Set in 1968, the novel follows three sisters from Brooklyn, New York, who visit their mother, a poet who ran away years ago and lives in California.The king prize for best-illustrated work went to Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave. The book, which was written by Laban Carrick Hill and illustrated by Bryan Collier, tells the story of a skilled potter who engraved his poems on the clay pots and jars that he made. The enslaved potter, known only as Dave, lived in South Carolina in the 1800s.21. When she heard the news that she won the medal Vanderpool felt_________.A. depressed.B. annoyed.C. amused.D. astonished.22. One Crazy Summer is a _________.A. thrillerB. fictionC. adventure storyD. comic book23. From the passage, we can infer that_________A. The book Moon over Manifest tells a story of a zookeeper and his animals.B. The book A Sick Day for Amos McGee is written by Erin, a famous woman writer.C. A Sick Day for Amos McGee shows us that animals can interact with humans.D. One Crazy Summer is about a mother with her three children having a holiday in California.BZheng Qinwen announced herself as a major new force in women’s tennis with an import French Open debut (首秀) last month. Now the Chinese teenager hopes the fighting spirit she showed at the Grand Slam (大满贯) tournament can encourage kids starting out in the sport to chase their dreams on the court with the same determination.“If tennis is your dream, I think you always have to fight for your dream. Because we only have one life, you shouldn’t have any regrets,” Zheng said last week in an interview.The 19-year-old showed she possesses the talent to be a contender at the very top level of tennis with a breakout campaign at French Open.Accounting for two-time Grand Slam winner Simona Halep along the way, Zheng’s journey was ended in the fourth round by a three-set defeat to eventual champion Iga Swiatek. Zheng, though gave the Polish world No. 1 a big scare, battling back from 3-0 down in the first set to force, and win, a tiebreak (平分决胜局)。

长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the seasons.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the journal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,” says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,” explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’ve come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the simulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

考试时间：120分钟满分：100分一、选择题（共30分，每题2分）1. How do you usually go to school?A. By car.B. By bus.C. On foot.D. Both A and B.2. The teacher said that the school would have a sports meeting next week.A. is going to haveB. will haveC. hadD. has had3. If I _______ you, I would go to the party with you.A. wereB. amC. wasD. be4. She _______ her homework every evening.A. finishB. finishesC. finishedD. will finish5. _______ is the most important thing in our life.A. HealthB. WealthC. BeautyD. Happiness6. He _______ a teacher for twenty years.A. worksB. workedC. has workedD. will work7. I think it _______ good to study hard.A. isB. wasC. beD. were8. _______ you like some tea?A. DoB. DoesC. DidD. Have9. I _______ my book at home, but I _______ it here.A. don't have; haveB. have; haveC. didn't have; hadD. didn't have; have10. _______ you help me with my homework?A. CanB. CouldC. WouldD. Should11. I _______ to the movies last night.A. didn't goB. don't goC. wasn't goingD. won't go12. _______ you happy with your new job?A. AreB. IsC. WereD. Was13. _______ you like to eat?A. WhatB. WhyC. HowD. Where14. I _______ you if I _______ free tomorrow.A. will call; amB. will call; will beC. called; wasD. called; would be15. _______ is your favorite sport?A. WhatB. WhyC. HowD. Where二、完形填空（共20分，每题2分）Dear friends,Welcome to our school! We are so happy to have you join us for this new semester. Our school has a long history and a rich cultural heritage. We have many clubs and activities that you can participate in, such as sports, music, art, and science.(16) __________, we would like to remind you of some important dates. The first day of school is September 1st, and the first day of classes will be September 2nd. Please make sure to bring all your textbooks and school supplies on the first day.(17) __________, we would like to introduce our teachers. Our teachers are very experienced and dedicated to helping you learn. They are always willing to answer your questions and help you with your studies.(18) __________, we would like to invite you to our school's annual sports day, which will be held on October 15th. It is a greatopportunity for you to show off your skills and have fun with your classmates.If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you make the most of your time at our school.Best regards,The School Administration16. A. In addition B. However C. Therefore D. Moreover17. A. Furthermore B. Additionally C. Besides D. Moreover18. A. Moreover B. Additionally C. Besides D. Furthermore三、阅读理解（共30分，每篇5分）Passage 1One of the most famous landmarks in the world is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. The tower was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle (World's Fair). It was designed by Gustave Eiffel, a French engineer. The tower is made of iron and is about 300 meters tall. It is thetallest structure in Paris and can be seen from miles away.The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of France. It is a popular tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors every year. People come from all over the world to see the tower and take pictures. There are many shops and restaurants at the base of the tower, where visitors can buy souvenirs and enjoy a meal.(19) What is the Eiffel Tower?A. A bridge in Paris.B. A famous landmark in France.C. A hospital in Paris.D. A shopping mall in Paris.(20) Why was the Eiffel Tower built?A. To serve as a hospital.B. To be a bridge.C. To be a shopping mall.D. To host a World's Fair.Passage 2The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous wonders in the world. It is an ancient wall that was built to protect China from invasions. The wall is about 21,196 kilometers long and runs from the east to the west of China. It was built over many centuries by various dynasties.The Great Wall is made of bricks and stone. It is a magnificentstructure that has withstood the test of time. Today, the Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist destination. Many people come to China just to see the Great Wall.(21) What is the Great Wall of China?A. A famous landmark in France.B. An ancient wall built for protection.C. A modern shopping mall.D. A hospital in China.(22) What is the purpose of the Great Wall?A. To serve as a hospital.B. To be a bridge.C. To be a shopping mall.D. To protect China from invasions.四、短文改错（共10分，每题2分）Dear friends,I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to share some news with you. First of all, I would like to invite you to a party that will be held on Saturday, April 5th. The party will start at 7:00 PM and end at 10:00 PM. It will be held at my house, which is located on 123 Main Street.I will provide food and drinks for everyone. If you bring a friend, please let me know in advance. I would also like to remind you that itis important to be on time. If you are late, you may miss some of the fun activities.I am looking forward to seeing you all at the party. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.Best regards,John1. ___________ (change "I" to "me")2. ___________ (change "hope" to "hopes")3. ___________ (change "finds" to "finds")4. ___________ (change "with you" to "with you all")5. ___________ (change "that will be held on Saturday" to "that will be held on Saturday evening")6. ___________ (change "will start at 7:00 PM" to "will start at 7:00 PM sharp")7. ___________ (change "and end at 10:00 PM" to "and will end at 10:00 PM")8. ___________ (change "which is located on 123 Main Street" to "which is located at 123 Main Street")9. ___________ (change "If you bring a friend" to "If you or any of your friends")10. ___________ (change "Please feel free to contact me" to "Pleasedon't hesitate to contact me")五、写作（共20分）Write a short essay on the topic "The Importance of Exercise." You should write at least 150 words and include the following points:1. Explain why exercise is important for our health.2. Discuss some of the benefits of regular exercise.3. Give an example of how exercise can improve our lives.[Your answer here]。

浙江省宁波市北仑中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What is the restaurant’s specialty?A．American food.B．Italian food.C．Thai food.2．Why is the man here?A．To have an interview.B．To make an inquiry.C．To visit the woman. 3．What is the woman most excited about?A．Seeing sharks.B．Going to the beach.C．Staying with herrelatives.4．Where are the speakers?A．At a bus stop.B．In a car.C．On a bus.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．Why the electricity bill went up.B．Where they can pay the electricity bill.C．How they can reduce the electricity usage.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What is the woman doing?A．Reserving a room.B．Checking into a hotel.C．Packing her luggage. 7．What will the woman do next?A．Walk in a park.B．Have dinner.C．Go to a bank.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．What is the relationship between the speakers?A．Colleagues.B．Interviewer and interviewee.C．Manager and technician.9．How many candidates are there for the position?A．Two.B．Four.C．Six.10．What does the woman ask?A．What the job requirements are.B．Where the interview will be held.C．Whether the equipment is ready.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Four Self-Portraits (自画像) by Famous ArtistsRaphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)—“Self-Portrait”, 1506One of the beautiful self-portraits by famous artist Raphael was drawn at the age of 23. It measures around 45cm×33cm and is located at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. The Italian painter used oil on board to draw his self-portrait, which was the clearest and the most recognizable self-portraits of Raphael himself.Leonardo da Vinci—“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”, 1512“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”is a self-portrait of da Vinci at the age of 60 and measures around 33.3cm×21.6cm, which is on display in Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Italy. It is drawn with red chalk on paper and represents the head of an elderly man in a three-quarter view. In the portrait, the length of the hair is uncommon in Renaissance (文艺复兴) portraits.Rembrandt van Rijn—“Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-up Collar”, 1659Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn painted his self-portrait in 1659 when he was 53 years old. It shows his worried expression that clearly portrays the troubled condition of his mind at that point of his life since the year 1659 was a year of anxiety for him. This self-portrait found its place among the Benjamin Altman Collection, which has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1913.Edgar Degas—“Degas Au Porte-Fusain’”, l855Edgar Degas made this self-portrait only when he was twenty-one years old. It was one of the most remarkable of his fifteen self-portraits. Degas was seated as seemingly without fear and anxiety. The pose in the painting was formal and academic. The painting is located in the musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.1．Where should visitors go if they want to admire Raphael’s self-portrait in 1506?A．Uffizi Gallery.B．Biblioteca Reale.C．The musée d’Orsay.D．The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2．Which aspect of Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk was special during the Renaissance?A．The red clothing.B．The formal pose.C．The long hair.D．The worried expression.3．Which painter was the youngest when painting the above-mentioned self-portraits?A．Raphael.B．Edgar Degas.C．Leonardo da Vinci.D．Rembrandt van Rijn.Last Friday, a robot called EveR6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea. EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions. Its joints (关节) allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some advanced Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are based on those captured from real human conductors.In Friday’s performance, the National Orchestra of Korea presented a concert titled “Absence”. The concert included five different pieces of music. Two were conducted by EveR 6, and two were conducted by Soo-Yeoul Choi, who leads the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. Both conductors worked together on the final piece.Mr. Choi was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such detailed moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.But Mr. Choi added that the robot’s biggest weakness is that it can’t hear. “Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” said Mr. Choi. “But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”Mr. Choi and EveR 6 both conducted a piece of music called “Sense”. Instead of musical notes, EveR 6 had instructions for how to play the piece. The conductors and musicians had to work together to create the music. Mr. Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat. Mr. Choi said that once EveR 6 started, the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”.Mr. Choi doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice sessions where the same thing needs to be repeated many times.4．What do we know about EveR 6 from the text?A．It is an experienced conductor.B．It has a lifelike appearance.C．It is able to listen to music.D．It is much shorter than a person. 5．What does the underlined word “captured”in paragraph 2 mean?A．Stolen.B．Stopped.C．Recorded.D．Hidden. 6．What advantage does a human conductor have over EveR 6?A．Waving hands.B．Keeping the beat.C．Having instructions.D．Communicating with musicians. 7．What is the text mainly about?A．A robot conducting an orchestra.B．An orchestra having performed in Korea.C．Modern music combined with technology.D．Two conductors getting worldwide recognition.While temperatures continue to climb, visitors are still coming to see Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border. The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue. While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need, it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted. Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland, said, “It’s very hot especially when there’s a gentle wind. You would think maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter UbehebeCrater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said.8．What do most visitors do in Death V alley?A．Cool themselves in time.B．Do lots of physical exercises.C．Stay away from park rangers.D．Carry dryers with themselves.9．Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2?A．To encourage the elderly to travel more.B．To express admiration for mountain climbers.C．To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.D．To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.10．What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley?A．Its covering area.B．Its attractive spots.C．The reason why it is so hot.D．The service of its park’s website. 11．What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs?A．It has a short history.B．It is worth visiting.C．It draws fewer and fewer tourists.D．It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail.California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began working on $300 million indoor plants, while Kroger announced that it would be increasing its availability of vertically (垂直地) farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing—New Jersey’s AeroFarms and Kentucky’s AppHarvest—filed for financial failure and reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer.The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. “The fact that other people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to,” he said.Indoor farming refers to growing crops indoors, which experts sometimes call “controlled environment agriculture”. There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves putting produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lightsand with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process.Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change.But critics question the sustainability (可持续性) of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial lights. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work—except in special cases. Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, “It’s just hard to be very profitable.”12．What is Jacob Portillo’s attitude to the indoor food growing industry?A．Positive.B．Worried.C．Unclear.D．Doubtful. 13．What can we learn about indoor farming?A．It takes a lot of manpower to take care of plants.B．It means growing plants in water instead of soil.C．It protects crops from increasingly extreme weather.D．It is different from controlled environment agriculture.14．Why did Curt Covington question indoor farming operations?A．They produce little food.B．They carry great cost.C．They need sunlight.D．They lack investors.15．What is the best title for the text?A．What Types of Food Can Be Grown Indoors?B．How Can You Grow Food Indoors Without Soil?C．Indoor Farming Companies Take Agriculture IndoorsD．Indoor Food Growing Operations Face an Uncertain Future二、七选五It can be a wonderful and satisfying experience to have roommates to share a home with. Living with others can often help you develop close relationships and learn some life skillsalong the way. 16 .Honest communicationIn order to solve any problems that may arise, effective communication is necessary.17 , where you feel free to voice worries, expectations and feedback. It is recommended to have house meetings on a regular basis where all important information is shared and addressed.18Nothing is more important than keeping your shared space clean and organized. Take the time to clean up shared areas like bathrooms and kitchens and respect each other’s standards of cleanliness.Develop a sense of humor19 . Developing a sense of humor will help relieve tension and create a more lighthearted atmosphere, especially when you and your roommates have the same sense of humor.Be considerate of your roommates’ needsBeing considerate of your roommates’ schedule, preferences and routines is part of living with them. A supportive living environment is created by small things, for example, offering to pick up groceries or helping with housework. 20 , especially when one of your roommates is studying or working or when anyone in the apartment is asleep.A．Respect yourselfB．You can create an open-door policyC．Keep shared space clean and organizedD．It is also wise to be mindful of noise levelsE．Here are practical tips on how to be a good roommateF．Living with others can lead to disagreements and argumentsG．Being a good roommate is more than making your rent payments on time三、完形填空a miracle (奇迹) but fearing the worst. .She had been 23 in freestyle skiing’s World Tour Finals in Canada when disaster struck. Having successfully completed her 24 run, ranking fourth in the standings, she increased the difficulty for her second and final run. However, her 25 landed first, lying there unconscious (无意识的).Ten days after the 26 , at the age of 22, she opened her eyes. Although she only 27 them for a few seconds, they were enough to add a little 28 to the darkest days. Six weeks later, she could recognize her parents.The 29 was slow, often painful. There were physical and mental problems to overcome. The 30 challenges she faced were the easiest while her emotions were greatly affected. It took her five years to 31 recover from the accident.“That does not mean my 32 has to be worse. I viewed it as climbing a mountain. The views on the top might be even more 33 ,” MoCrazy said.Her life goal now is to 34 others who have suffered traumatic (创伤性的) brain injuries, 35 a non-profit organization MoCrazy Strong with her mother for the purpose of giving back.21．A．winning B．survival C．profit D．training 22．A．disagreed B．smiled C．waited D．fell 23．A．competing B．teaching C．swimming D．walking 24．A．first B．second C．third D．fourth 25．A．arms B．head C．feet D．back 26．A．order B．fight C．work D．accident 27．A．opened B．closed C．touched D．narrowed 28．A．water B．style C．light D．gratitude 29．A．service B．speed C．trip D．recovery 30．A．academic B．physical C．mental D．similar 31．A．barely B．potentially C．emotionally D．immediately 32．A．life B．family C．heart D．income 33．A．scientific B．detailed C．distant D．amazing 34．A．defeat B．help C．employ D．bother 35．A．breaking down B．figuring out C．searching for D．setting up四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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