高二英语上学期期末模拟考试试题(PDF)

上学期高二英语期末模拟试题01第I卷 (共115分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1. What does Jim mean?A. His car is under repair.B. Tina can’t use his car.C. His car is new.2. Where are the two speakers now?A. At the cinema.B. On the subway.C. In the taxi.3. How much will the woman pay?A. 12 poundsB. 20 poundsC. 24 pounds4. What makes the man angry?A. The woman’s snore.B. The cat’s screamingC. The dog’s barking5. Where is the man now probably?A. At his office.B. At the cinema.C. At a bus stop.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段材料，回答第6至7题6. Why did the woman go to he mall yesterday?A. To buy clothes for herself.B. To buy presents for her son.C. To take pictures and videos.7. What didn’t the woman buy?A. Baby clothes.B. A toy car.C. A camera.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题8. What’s the weather like now?A. It is raining.B. It is windy.C. It is snowing.9. What is Jordan actually doing now?A. Sleeping.B. Playing computer games.C. Studying.10. What will Jordan do?A. Make a snowman.B. Do his homework.C. Stay at home.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题11. What are the two speakers doing probably?A. Making a call.B. Looking for keys.C. Playing at a party.12. What didn’t the boy do at home?A. He had dinner.B. He watched TV.C. He fixed the drawer.13. Where were the keys found?A. In the dinning room.B. In the living room.C. In the washing machine. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题14. What is the woman?A. A reporter and traveler.B. A volunteer and sportswoman.C. A volunteer and traveler.15. What did the woman do in Africa, 2007?A. She taught English and constructed a building.B. She traveled with local people.C. She caught fish and collect fruit.16. How did the woman travel across the Caribbean?A. By hot-air balloon.B. By sailboat.C. By plane.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. What is the speaker most probably?A. An editor.B. A painter.C. A teacher.18. Why did the speaker visit so many cities?A. To go sightseeing.B. To take pictures.C. To make friends.19. What will not be introduced in the new column?A. Some western photographers.B. Basic skills on photography.C. English words about photography.20. What does the speakers plan to do?A. Meet his fans.B. Teach communication skills.C. Build a photography club.第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21. -----Is there anything wrong with my eyes?-----_________. There is nothing serious.A. It dependsB. Take your timeC. Take it easyD. That’s right22. They didn’t tell me a ______time, but I guess the party is going to begin at9 p. m.A. specialB. specificC. temporaryD. permanent23. I ______such a foolish mistake if I had been a little more careful.A. wouldn’tB. didn’t makeC. hadn’t madeD. wouldn’t have made24. The girl wanted to go to the concert, but ______she ought to study for the test.A. on the other handB. on the contraryC. on the wholeD. in a word25. Not until ______from work at about 12 a.m. did the children stop making noise.A. he came backB. came he backC. would he come backD. did he come back26. -----I’d pay for the meal.-----No, no, put your money away; let me ______you to it.A. dealB. treatC. entertainD. charge27. ______the fog, we should have reached our school in time.A. In case ofB. Due toC. But forD. In spite of28. It’s only when I failed the exam ______I found I was lazy.A. whenB. whichC. whetherD. that29. Sarah made _______to the airport just in time to catch her plane this morning.A. herselfB. thisC. itD. that30. -----Have you got any particular plans for the coming holidays?-----Yes. ______, I’m going to visit some homes for the old in the city.A. If possibleB. If busyC. If anythingD. If ever31. _____in a long queue, we waited for the store to open to buy a New iPad.A. To standB. StandingC. StoodD. Stand32. The trees _____in the storm have been moved off the road.A. being blown downB. blowing downC. blown downD. having blown down33. ______to sunlight for too much time, you will do harm to your skin.A. ExposedB. Having exposedC. Being exposedD. Exposing34. At present the hotel is almost empty, but I’m sure things will start to _____inthe spring.A. take upB. pick upC. hold upD. bring up35. -----Are you enjoying your stay here?-----Yes. I wish I ______have to leave so soon.A. won’tB. don’tC. mustn’tD. didn’t第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)The town I live in is about to put cameras at all traffic lights to catch people who run red lights. It 36 me of how many people I’ve seen who take the yellow light as a 37 to go faster. I also can’t understand why people don’t move when the traffic light has turned green. Above all, there are those 38 situations in which someone doesn’t even 39 that the light turns red, and just keeps going. That is why so many40happen! All these situations make me 41the purpose of traffic lights.42 , it’s even more frightening to imagine letting people make their own decisions at 43 crossroads. Do the biggest cars get to go first? Who decides who goes next? So I guess I do like the idea of a system to 44 traffic. And I’ll do my best to 45 the traffic rules: to go, to be cautious, and to stop when I’m 46 to.It occurs to me that my 47 have done much the same for me 48 teaching me how to live. They have given me many 49 lights: to get along well with others, to listen and talk to them, to help others, and to 50 with joy and purpose. They have also given me some red lights 51 my life goes astray(误入歧途): not to be greedy, to keep my temper, and to control my desires. And there 52 have been some yellow caution lights: to watch how much I drink, to keep control of my behavior, and to 53 school regularly and work hard.If I obey these rules, my life will be as 54 as it can be. Just as I’m wise to pay attention to the traffic lights when I’m walking across the street, I’m wise to pay attention to the “ 55 signals” given to me by my parents.36. A. suggests B. informs C. reminds D. warns37. A. sight B. signal C. message D. switch38. A. instant B. exciting C. dangerous D. cautious39. A. notice B. sense C. remember D. feel40. A. events B. problems C. situations D. accidents41. A. think of B. wonder about C. care for D. worry about42. A. Besides B. Anyway C. Instead D. However43. A. noisy B. narrow C. crowded D. key44. A. control B. direct C. improve D. serve45. A. learn B. obey C. protect D. carry46. A. supposed B. used C. devoted D. delighted47. A. teachers B. friends C. leaders D. parents48. A. in charge of B. in fact of C. in terms of D. in danger of49. A. safe B. green C. beneficial D. helpful50. A. live B. share C. work D. communicate51. A. unless B. when C. before D. till52. A. still B. even C. only D. also53. A. start B. attend C. leave D. miss54. A. good B. colorful C. meaningful D. healthy55. A. traffic B. light C. life D. confidence第三部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWilliam Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13, 1865. His childhood lacked the harmony(和睦) that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered “little of childhood but its pain”. In fact, he inherited(继承) excellent taste in art from his family-----both his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama(戏剧) and poetry.Yeats had strong faith in the coming of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s. His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at the beginning. He didn’t lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama.Compared with his dramatic works, Yeats’ poems attract much admiring notice. The subject matter includes love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to worldwide recognition.He had not enjoyed a major public lift since winning the Nobel Prize in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he would probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a poet who produces his greatest works between the ages of 50 and 75. After Yeats’ death in 1939, W.H. Auden wrote, among others, the following lines:Earth, receive an honored guest:William Yeats is laid to rest.Let the Irish vessel(船) lie.Emptied of his poetry.56. Which of the following can describe Yeats’ family?A. It filled Yeats’ childhood with laughter.B. It was shocked by Yeats’ choice.C. It was a typically wealthy family.D. It had an artistic atmosphere.57. According to the passage, what do we know about Yeats’ life?A. Yeats founded the first Irish theatre.B. Yeats stuck to modern forms in his poetry.C. Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910s.D. Yeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Nobel Prize.58. What kind of feeling is expressed in W. H. Auden’s lines?A. EnvyB. SympathyC. EmptinessD. Admiration59. What is the passage mainly about?A. Yeats’ literary achievements.B. Yeats’ historical influence.C. Yeats’ artistic ambition(雄心).D. Yeats’ national honor.BIn Indonesian 2-year-old boy who hit the headlines last month due to a 40-a-day cigarette addiction has reportedly cut down to 15-a-day from 40, after the child received treatment.Images of a two-year-old boy smoking cigarettes have shocked people in Indonesia. The little boy, Ardi Rizal from Sumatra, is addicted to nicotine and smokes 40 cigarettes a day. His father, Mohammed Rizal, thinks there’s no problem with his son’s bad habit. He told reporters that his child looked healthy and that it was the only thing that was important. He went on to explain how Ardi took up smoking when he was 18 months old. That was when he gave his son his first cigarette. Now he’s totally hooked; he screams if his father doesn’t let him smoke.Ardi’s story is part of a worrying trend in Indonesia. It has one of the worst smoking records in the world, with a population of 250 million people. Government statistics show 25 percent of Indonesia teenagers have smoked and that about 3 percentare regular smokers.Indonesia is the world’s third largest smoking nation. It is reported that over a third of the country smokes, and 90% of the countr y’s smokers smoke a native cigarette which has twice the levels of tat and nicotine in an average cigarette used around the world. Cigarettes are everywhere and smoking is still seen as a socially acceptable practice. Many people in the country do not know the health risks connected with smoking.Health Minister Endang Sedyaningsih said preventing youngsters from smoking would be very difficult because people believe smoking is a good thing. She said tobacco companies are well like because they sponsor many things from education to sporting and public events. She added, “This is the challenge we face in protecting youth from the danger of smoking”.60. Why did the Indonesian boy hit the headlines?A. Because he smoked too much for his age.B. Because his parents were both heavy smokers.C. He fought against smoking.D. Because his parents forbid him to smoke.61. What does the underlined word “hooked” mean in the second paragraph?A. CuriousB. TiredC. AddictedD. Eager62. Indonesians who smoke regularly _________.A. are seen as anti-social people.B. sometimes worry about their health.C. can’t realize the harm to them.D. receive good education.63. It’s not easy to forbid the youth to smoke because___________.A. the government is in favor of smokingB. smoking is not considered a bad thing.C. tobacco companies encourage people to smoke.D. the youth have formed the habit of smoking.CGeorge Prochnik would like the world to put a sock in it. He makes his case in a new book, listening for Meaning in a World of Noise.Here he explains himself(using his indoor voice):“We’ve become so accustomed to noise, there’s almost a deep prejudice against the idea that silence might be beneficial. If you tell someone to be quiet, you should like an old man. But it’s never been more important to find continuing quiet. Silencefocuses us, improves our health, and is a key to lasting peace and satisfaction. “We need to excite people about the sounds you start to hear if you merely quiet things down a little. During a Japanese tea ceremony, the smallest sounds become a kind of art-----the spoons making a light ringing sound on a bowl, the edges of a kimono(和服) brushing against the floor.“Deaf people are very attentive(专注的) in almost every aspect of life. If two deaf people are walking together, using sign language, they constantly watch out for each other and protect each other by paying steady attention to the other. They are concerned yet also fully aware of their surroundings. Even deaf teenagers! We in the heating world can learn from them. If we remove the powerful blasts(一阵阵) of noise, we become aware of an extraordinarily rich world around us-----of little soft sounds and the sound of footsteps, of bird songs and ice cracking(开裂声). It’s astonishing how beautiful things sound when you really listen.”64. What does the phrase “to put a sock in it” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A. to be quietB. to be colorfulC. to be full of loveD. to be attentive to someone65. What does Prochnik say about us?A. We are used to quietnessB. We have to put up with noise.C. We do not think silence to be beneficial.D. We do not believe lasting peace to be available66. Which of the following is true according to Prochnik?A. We need more sounds in our lives.B. There is nothing to be learned from the deaf.C. We are not aware how rich the world around us is.D. There is too much noise at a Japanese tea ceremony.67. It can be inferred from the text that ________.A. we can benefit a lot from old people.B. it is a good idea to use sign language.C. there is no escape from the world of sound.D. it is possible to find how beautiful things sound.DEarthquakes strike suddenly at any time of the day or night, but there’s no way to tell them. If an earthquake happens, it may cause many deaths and injuriesand great damage. Decide how and where your family will get together if separated. Choose an out-of-state friend or relative that the family members can call after the quake to report where they are and how they are. Know the safe place in each room: under the strong tables, desks, or against inside walls. Keep enough food, water and other things, including a flashlight, a radio, medicines and clothing.During the earthquake, you should keep a clear head and never be too nervous to know what to do. Protect your head and neck with your arms. If possible, take a book, a pillow or any other things to protect yourself from falling glass and ruins. If you are indoors, you must immediately lie under any strong furniture. If outdoors, move to an open area away from trees, buildings, walls and power poles. If you are in a narrow valley, move to the centre of it and look out for falling stones. If you are in a car, move to the side of the road and stop the car. Do not stop near buildings, power lines or under bridges. Stay in your car until the shaking stops.Do not move a badly injured person unless he is in great danger after the earthquake. Do not use the telephone immediately unless there is a serious injury or fire. Turn on your radio for instructions and news report. Be prepared for aftershocks. If you want to leave your home, post a message inside your home telling family members where you can be found.68. After the earthquake, you should make sure of ________.A. the phone number of your friend who lives near your home.B. the place where you can find your family.C. the time when a dangerous earthquake may happen.D. the money with which you can buy food, water and other things.69. The writer wants to tell us_______.A. why an earthquake is very dangerous.B. when earthquake usually happen.C. what to do during and after an earthquake.D. where to stay during an earthquake.70. After an earthquake, you should _________.A. move an injured person quickly.B. use the telephone immediatelyC. turn on the TV to get the news reports.D. leave a massage in your home before you leave.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。

2023-2024学年广东省中山市高二上学期期末英语模拟试题第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项）AAmsterdam Destination GuideAmsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums, cycling culture and so on. It is the capital and most populous city in the Netherlands and often referred to as the “Venice of the North” because of its expansive system of bridges and canals. Here are some of the key points to remember as you plan your trip to Amsterdam.Must-See AttractionsMost visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers, and coffee shops. You’ll also want to check out Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter in the South District, which is great for shopping at the Albert Cuyp Market and having a picnic in the Vondelpark. The top museums to visit there are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.If You Have TimeThere are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city’s museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum, the Scheepvaart Museum, and the botanical gardens.Money Saving Tips●Unless you really want to see the tulips（郁金香）blooming, avoid booking between mid-March and mid-May. This is when hotel and flight prices rise.●Look for accommodations in Amsterdam’s South District, where rates are generally cheaper than in the city center.●Buy train tickets at the machine instead of the counter to save a bit of money.●Instead of hiring a tour guide, hop on a canal boat. They’re inexpensive and will give you a unique point of view of the city.Check out our homepage to view price comparisons for flights, hotels, and rental cars before you book.1. What can be learned about Amsterdam from this passage?A. Amsterdam is called the “Venice of the North” because of its location.B. The Van Gogh Museum lies in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter.C. The Old Centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.D. The Canal Ring is a place to attract garden lovers.2. In order to save money in Amsterdam, you can ________.A. arrange a guided canal tourB. buy train tickets at the counterC. reserve a hotel in the South DistrictD. book flights between mid-March and mid-May3. Where is the passage most probably taken from?A. A magazine.B. An essay.C. A report.D. A website.BThe only thing separating my two worlds is the Rio Grande river— it might not be much, but it’s enough for me to feel a big difference in customs and values. People who are not from El Paso, Texas, United States or a border city might not understand what it’s like to grow up between two places at once.I grew up in a Mexican household. My dad was born in El Paso but lived nearly his entire life in Ciudad Juárez until I was born, and my mom was born and raised in Mexico. She didn’t move to the US until she had me, when she was 28. My first language was nish, but my parents did not want me in bilingual classes. So, instead, it was all English for me at school.English was all I spoke among friends at school, while nish was the designated language with family, and I hardly ever mixed them. I also spent a lot of time with my maternal grandparents, who lived in Juárez and you could say helped raise and shape who I am today. It’s thanks to them that I perfected my nish, learned to read and write in that language — despite never taking classes — and fell in love with my Mexican culture by traveling to Mexico City and around the country.Along with being bilingual came a sense of having a double identity. I enjoyed watching nish TV series with my grandma as much as American series such as The Amanda Show. And the same went for music. I loved listening to nish singers, as much as American pop singers.It wasn’t until high school that I began to meet other people whose backgrounds I could relate to. I was introduced to friends with whom I identified because they were Mexican American and who had also been raised in El Paso but often visited family in Juárez. It was also during these years that I started going out to party in Juárez.Growing up on the border is pretty special. Thanks to my bicultural upbringing, I learned to enjoy and appreciate both sides of me without ever questioning who I am, because the truth is that I need both of those relationships and cultural identities to feel complete.4. What do we know about the author’s upbringing background?A. He was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.B. He attended school in the US from a young age.C. His parents were both born and raised in Mexico.D. He showed his bilingual ability to his classmates at school.5. Who helped the author learn to read and write in nish?A. His grandparents.B. His parents.C. His teachers.D. His friends.6. Why does the author mention the nish TV series and American series?A. To contrast the two styles of TV series.B. To illustrate the author’s wide interests.C. To prove the author fits into both cultures well.D. To show grandma and the author have the same hobbies.7. How does the author feel about his bicultural identity?A. Proud.B. Confused.C. Worried.D. Awkward.CMost of us are aware of “Is the glass half full or half empty?” litmus test. If you pick the former, you’re an “optimist”; otherwise, you're a “pessimist”. It’s not a black-or-white test, but it can measure how one sees life.According to psychologist Lissy Ann Puno, most of us grow up wanting to be an optimist -- a person who can see the good in any situation and can stay hopeful when facing challenges. For somepeople, though, life happens and they start to see the glass half-empty instead. Pessimists tend to see the wrong in every situation, and blame external factors and circumstances when things aren’t going their way.Being continuously fed with bad news and disappointments can turn optimistic children into adults that are critical of almost everything. For some, the shift becomes easier, being raised by pessimistic parents. Others still remain optimistic, thanks to a positive household growing up.“This is why developing optimism in young children is crucial for their development as adults,” said Lissy Ann. If adopted at an early age, this powerful personality quality can help children grow into strong adults capable of handling life’s circumstances with confidence, courage, and hope. What parent wouldn’t want that for their children?“Children are seen as natural optimists,” Lissy Ann said. They come into this world with unbiased eyes and a pure heart that hasn’t been influenced by social expectations, life experiences, severe mental shock, or authority figures yet. Whether a child grows up to be optimistic or not is part genetic and part environmental. “Childhood experiences, parent-child connection, or authority figures will all have some influence,” she said. Although optimism (or the lack of it) could be passed down genetically, it can also be taught.8. What do people who see the glass half-empty refer to in paragraph 2?A. People who become pessimisticB. People who learn the truth about lifeC. People who see different sides of thingsD. People hold onto hope in difficult times9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Factors that affect children’s attitude to life.B. The negative influence of parents over children’s growth.C. The pattern of children’s mental transformation.D. Circumstances that improve children’s personality.10. Why is it important for children to be optimistic according to paragraph 4?A. It leads them to future success.B. It enables them to be wise in adulthood.C. It makes them mentally strong in adulthood.D. It helps them meet their parents’ expectations.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Children are more optimistic than adults.B. Genetic factors decide how children see life.C. Optimism strengthens parent-child connection.D. Proper guidance helps raise optimistic children.DScience fiction is a fantasy-filled world where the impossible comes to life. In a world where science fiction fans are abundant, it is hard to escape the influence of the popular genre (类型) of entertainment — be it in the form of reading material or films. This includes the exposure of children to science fiction. Hence the effect of science fiction on children is definitely worth considering.The main effect that can be noted is that it inspires the imagination of children. The young and inexperienced mind is exposed to the exciting world of countless possibilities. This allows the children to experience and comprehend the possible options of events that may occur, which are beyond the normal life they experience.Besides this, the imagination of children is improved to understand the world around us with more interest. While astronomy may sound very uninteresting to a child, the possibilities of aliens living outside Earth make the topic more exciting and hence more accessible to the young thinking minds. The imagination of children would even stimulate their interest in history when it concerns science fiction related to both extinct and fantasy animals.An enhanced imagination is vital to a sharper cognitive (认知的) ability as children are able to think out of the box and are not limited to what is normal to them in their daily lives. Their imagination would work much better as they would have curiosity raised by their science fiction experience.Imaginative children would have an enriched life with an active mind. Aware of their surroundings, imaginative children are able to see life in a more delightful way than realistic children who may not be able to enjoy their childhood as much.12. What is the text mainly about?A. How children become imaginative.B. How children use their imagination.C. How science fiction impacts children.D. How science fiction creates a fantasy.13. How is paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By analyzing causes.B. By giving examples.C. By describing a process.D. By following time order.14. What does the underlined phrase “think out of the box” in paragraph 4 refer to?A. Develop curiosity.B. Inspire imagination.C. Break the thinking pattern.D. Limit cognitive skills.15. What do we know about imaginative children?A. They are able to enjoy life more.B. They have easier access to science fiction.C. They have more life experiences.D. They are more interested in learning history第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

上学期高二英语期末模拟试题07第I卷〔选择题共105分〕第一局部听力〔共两节，总分为30分〕第一节(共5小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为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三个选项中选出最优选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How is the weather now?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Windy.2. What does the woman mean?A. Sally is always lying.B. Sally has a bad memory.C. Sally will come on time.3. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Where to live.B. How to go to work.C. What to do with the traffic.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a restaurant.B. In the woman’s house.C. In the man’s house.5. When will the two speakers meet?A. At 5:30.B. At 6:30.C. At 7:00第二节(共15小题；每一小题1.5分，总分为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三个选项中选出最优选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Why does the woman feel sorry for the man?A. She refused his invitation.B. She didn’t meet him on time.C. She forgot to help him with his apartment.7. What do we know about Susan’s old apartment?A. It has two bedrooms.B. It’s on 1312 Rose Avenue.C. Its rent is $1.000 a month.请听第7段材料，回答第8,9题8. Why didn’t the woman write back to the man?A. She hasn’t checked her mailbox yet.B. She didn’t receive the man’s e-mail.C. She has been busy all the morning.9. When will the two speakers meet?A. At 10am.B. At lunch time.C. At 2 pm. 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

高中2017级第三学期末教学质量测试英语参考答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）1-5ACACB第二节（共15小题，满分15分）6-10 CBCBA 11-15 BCCBB 16-20 CBACB第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)21-25 BCABC 26-30 ABDDC 31-35 CCBDA第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)36-40 FGADC第三部分英语知识运用（共两节, 满分20分)第一节完型填空 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）41-45 ADBAC 46-50 DCBBA 51-55 ADCCD第二节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）41.which/that 57. sharply 58. cooperating 59. protection 60. has grown第四部分写作（共两节，满分20分）第一节短文改错（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）J.K. Rowling, the gifted creator of Harry Potter, came up∧the idea for Harry Potter while she was on awithdelayed train. She writes down her ideas on the back of an envelop. She then went to teach the English inwrotePortugal, where she continued to add flesh to the bones of the first Harry Potter story. It was in 1997 whenshe completed the story. Though Rowling’s style has been a target for some criticism, it appeals to readersthatof all age and creates a special literary bond between parents and children.ages第二节书面表达（满分15分）One Possible version：Dear Sir/Madam,I’m Li Hua, a student from Class 2, Grade 2. I’m writing to apply for the position as one of the 20 volunteers for the English Culture Festival to be held in March, 2019.I really want to obtain this precious opportunity because, by offering my service, I will be able to improve my organizational ability, communication skills as well as my confidence in speaking English in public.As an outgoing boy, I get along well with my classmates. Besides, I have such a good command of English that I am elected as an assistant to my English teacher. Successfully, I have lent a helping hand to her in several English activities of my class, which have been appreciated by both teachers and my classmates.I am sure that I can perfectly live up to your expectation. I will be grateful if you could give me a kind consideration.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua听力录音稿Text 1M: So which dress are you going to wear to the party tonight?W: What do you think? Yellow or blue?M: Humm, neither. I really like the red one. And it will look good with your skin.Text 2W: I have to go to Washington this afternoon, but I’m too tired to drive and the bus is so uncomfortable. M: No problem. I’ll save you the cost of a taxi by dropping you off at the train station on my way to work. Text 3W: What’s your father’s job, Joe?M: He was a pilot but now he is a writer, writing novels. What about your father?W: He’s a pianist.M: Oh, I want to do that—if I don’t become a pilot.Text 4M: How are you feeling these days?W: Much better, thanks. The doctor said I would be going home in a few days.Text 5W: Could you tell me the time of the first and second period?M: Sure. The first period begins at 8:00 a.m. and lasts until 8:50 and the second is from 9:05 to 9:55.Text 6M: So here is the living room. Please don’t touch the walls; we’ve just painted them. They used to be blue. Now I hope you like green. As you can see, there’s lots of light in here. And there is the fireplace. It’s great in winter.W: Whew, it’s warm in here, isn’t it? Is there any air conditioning?M: No, just keep this window open. Now come this way. Here is your kitchen, all electric, and there’s room for a table here.W: That’s nice. Could I see the bedroom?M: It’s over here. We just put in a new TV set.W: Oh, really? That’s pretty good.Text 7W: You look bad this morning, Ryan. What’s up?M: I’m pretty tired this morning. That’s all.W: Why’s that? Did you stay up last night?M: Yes, to prepare for the physics exam this morning.W: Have you got your exam result yet?M: Yes, but unfortunately no matter how much time I spend studying, I never seem to do well in tests. Text 8M: Jennifer? Is that you?W: Steve! Wow! I can’t believe I can meet you here in Shanghai! I haven’t seen you since we graduated. M: Yeah, actually I haven’t been here for a long time.W: What have you been doing?M: I’ve been working in America, as a salesman for a company. I’m just here on vacation.W: That sounds great! Hey, do you want to get together for lunch sometime? Maybe tomorrow?M: Sure, I’d love to.W: Why don’t we meet at Nick’s Cafe around noon?M: Sounds good to me.W: All right then! Listen, I’ll be late for an appointment with my customer, but we’ll have lots of time tomorrow.M: OK, see you.Text 9W: How was the football match you went to see on Saturday, Steve?M: Not bad. It was a great game but my team lost, 2—1. They played very well, though.W: So what happened? Why didn’t they win then?M: Well, our best player scored the goal after only ten minutes. But he only played for 20 minutes because he fell and hurt his foot. So the 70 minutes after that were difficult for the team.W: Yes. Did you go to the match with your dad or your sister?M: I went with my sister, Jane. She never misses a match.W: Really? Does your sister play football too?M: Yes, she does. She’s in quite a good girl’s team.W: Which one? My cousin plays for the East Side team. Is that the same one?M: No, my sister’s is called King’s Park. Their club’s in Old Town. But she’s played matches against East Side before. Maybe she knows your cousin.W: Perhaps.Text 10Good morning, everyone, and thank you for coming to the new Teen Programme here at the Park Hill Leisure Center. I’d like to take you through the programme, the classes available, describe the building itself, and then give you some information about how to sign up for the sports and activities we offer. Afterwards, you’ll have an opportunity to take a tour of the center, and also have some time with our instructors.Let’s go through the classes first. As you can see from the Teen Programme handout in your pack, we have lots of classes on offer. And now I will introduce our instructors to you. Diana, she gives classes in jazz on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Jim usually takes the football practice, but this year he will be running the baseball practice. This class has been changed from Saturday to Sunday afternoons. Steve will take the table tennis class on Monday evening. The badminton course is for beginners, and this will be taken by Stella, who was last year’s under-21 badminton winner, so you’ll be in good hands with her expert advice. The day of this course is still to be arranged but it’s likely to be Tuesday. We’ll confirm the day by the end of this week.。

2016—2017学年上学期期末考试模拟卷(1)高二英语(考试时间：90分钟试卷满分：120分)注意事项：1. 本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。

2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡的相应位置。

3. 全部答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

4. 考试范围：必修5，选修6第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhile beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work, lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience. If you are looking for some peace on your vacation, we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus(高加索).Lake SevanLake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia, in the Gegharkunik province. It is the largest lake in Armenia, located 6,200ft above sea level. Along the lake shore, there are various accommodations such as resorts and hotels with plenty of activities to partake in such as windsurfing, swimming and sunbathing. While there, do not forget to visit one of the famous cultural monuments, the Sevanavank Monastery, and it offers a great view of the lake as well.Lake ParavaniLake Paravani, located at 6,801ft above sea level, is in the south of Georgia, near the Javakheti plateau. At this level, altitude sickness can occur and it is a good idea to be prepared to adapt to it properly, or bring medication for altitude sickness. Being a volcanic lake makes for a more interesting experience. The lake is best known for fishing. Do not come home during the winter months when the lake freezes.Lake CildirLake Cildir is located in the Ardahan province, East Turkey, near the borders of Georgia and Armenia. It is the second largest freshwater lake of Eastern Turkey, and many tourists are not aware of this beautiful attraction. Lake Cildir is surrounded by mountains of the Caucasus. The lake freezes during late November. If the winter is not extremely cold, you can try some lake activities like ice skating and ice fishing.Lake VanLake Van is the must visit of all lakes in this list. The largest lake in Turkey, Lake Van is located on the eastern shore of Turkey and is also the most accessible lake here. It’s situated at 5, 380ft above sea level, and unique to lakes around the world, the water is high in salt content.1．If you want to visit some historic sites during your travel by a lake, you can go to_______ .A. Lake CildirB. Lake ParvaniC. Lake SevanD. Lake Van 2．What is special about Lake Van?A. Its water is high in salt.B. It is a volcanic lake.C. It is globally the largest lake.D. It is surrounded by mountains.3．What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Lake Paravani?A. Lack of medicine.B. Volcano eruptions.C. Altitude sickness.D. Low temperature all the year.4．Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover?A. Lake Sevan and Lake Pa ravani.B. Lake Pravani and Lake Cildir.C. Lake Cildir and Lake Van.D. Lake Sevan and Lake Van.BIt is commonly believed that all over the world, boys and girls attend a mixed school, where they study together. But boys’ schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art, dance and music.Always boys at single-sex schools were said to be more likely to get involved in cultural and artistic activities that helped develop their emotional expressiveness, rather than feeling they had to correspond to(和……相符) the ＂boy code＂ of hiding their emotions to be a ＂real man＂.Surprisingly, the findings of the study go against received wisdom that boys do better when taught alongside girls.George Carl, headmaster of Eton, warned that boys were being failed by the British education system because it had become too focused on girls. He criticized teachers for failing to recognize that boys are actually more emotional than girls.The research argued that boys often perform badly in mixed schools because they become discouraged when girls do better earlier in speaking and reading skills.But in single-sex schools teach ers can adjust lessons to boys’ learning style, letting them move around the classroom and getting them to compete in teams to prevent boredom, wrote the study’s author, Abigail James, of the University of Virginia.Teachers could encourage boys to enjoy reading and writing with ＂boy-focused＂approaches such as themes and characters that appeal to them. Because boys generally have more acute vision, learn best through touch, and are physically more active, they need to be given ＂hands-on＂ lessons where they are allowed to walk around. ＂Boys in mixed schools view classical music as feminine(女性的) and prefer the modern genre (类型) in which violence and sexism are major themes,＂ James wrote.Single-sex education also made it less likely that boys would feel that they had to be ＂masterful and in charge＂ in relationships. ＂In mixed schools, boys feel forced to act like men before they understand themselves well enough to know what that means,＂ the study reported.5．The writer argues that a single-sex school would __________.A. encourage boys to express their emotions more freelyB. help boys to be more competitive in schoolsC. force boys to be their emotions to be ＂real men＂D. naturally strengthen boys’ traditional image of a man6．Traditionally, in a mixed school boys __________.A. behave more responsiblyB. perform relatively betterC. grow up more healthilyD. receive a better education7．In Abigail James’ opinion, one of the advantages of single-sex schools is ______.A. boys can choose to learn whatever they are interested inB. boys can focus on their lessons without being distractedC. teaching can be adjusted to suiting the characteristics of boysD. teaching can be designed to promote boys’ team spirit8．The underlined word ＂acute＂ in Paragraph 7 is closest in meaning to ______ .A. lovelyB. seriousC. sharpD. dullC＂BANG!＂ the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and me on the other side.We were both in great anger. ＂Never set foot in this house again!＂ stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.The street lights were shining, causing rather sad feelings. I wandered aimlessly.A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.But now … I don’t know whether it is because I have grown up or because dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people on the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.I thought to myself: ＂Is father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me？＂In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps.All the lights were off except father’s.Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn’t know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret.This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.The light was still on. ＂Am I wrong＂I whispered, maybe… With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love—it’s secondto none.9．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage ?A. The author fully understood why he and his father had different thinking.B. The author and his father lacked communication.C. The author’s father didn’t approve of his stamp collecting.D. The author’s father opened the door for him when he came back. 10．According to the author, why did his father often shout at him ?A. Perhaps the father was getting older and older.B. Perhaps the father had been used to doing that.C. Perhaps the son had already grown up.D. Perhaps they never agreed with each other.11．What wa s the author’s attitude towards his father at the end of the story?A. He was frustrated with his father.B. He loved his father.C. He was afraid of his father.D. He was dissatisfied with his father.DScientists are debating how to limit their newly-discovered power to change genetic structure. Scientists already modify the genes of farm animals and agricultural plants to make them more productive or stronger. But now they can also change genes in wild animals and plants. These genes would continue into later generations. For example, it may be possible for scientists to remove from existence the kind of mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus. They might also be able to permanently remove species of plants and animals that are destructive to other species.In a report published last week, the U. S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NAS) said it supports continued research on this kind of gene control. But it warned that it is not possible to know what will happen when these changed plants and animals are released into the wild.Sixteen biologists, ethicists(伦理学家) and policymakers are on an NAS committee that is examining the issue. They say that there is value to the new technology. But, they say, there is not enough evidence to support the release of modified organisms (生物体) from the laboratory into nature.Many people would support stopping mosquitoes and rats from carrying diseases. But scientists say we must understand the possible scientific, ethical, legal andsocial results of such action before we decide whether to take it. Gene modification is spread through reproduction(繁殖).Changed genes will continue to spread as long as an animal or plant continues to reproduce. They cannot be limited to a farm or kept within a country’s borders. Scientists are wondering what may happen if a modified organism mates with another species. They are not yet sure how the modified genes would affect the other species. It is possible that those genes could harm those creatures or even lead to their disappearance from our planet.12．What possible advantage does gene control in wild animals and plants have?A. Changing the Zika virus permanently.B. Removing the destructive sp ecies for ever.C. Having changed genes in their next generations.D. Making all the species more productive and stronger.13．As for genetically changed wild animals and plants ,what are scientists worried about?A. They may become weaker or die out.B. They may be more productive.C. They may cause damage to their living habitat.D. Their genes may spread to later generations.14．Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. Scientists are not sure what exact results gene modification leads to.B. Scientists won’t modify any genes before they make the final decision.C. Gene modification has benefited some farm animals and agricultural plants.D. Scientists have not applied gene modification to wild animals and plants in case of possible danger.15．What can be the best title for the passage?A. Stop research on gene controlB. How to change genetic structureC. Power and danger of gene controlD. Advantages of gene control in wild animals and plants第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二年级第一学期英语期末模拟测试卷高中英语第I卷II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A , B , C, and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the sentence.( )25. When the door was forced open, a man was seen ______ out of the windowA. climbB. to climbC. climbingD. climbed( )26. I don’t think you can make yourse lf ______ if you speak EnglishA. understandB. understoodC. understandingD. to understand( )27. When I heard the folk song _______ in a foreign language, I couldn’t help laughingA. singB. singingC. to singD. sung( )28 Do you find it ridiculous ______ a man without any sense of responsibility?A. to trustB. trustC. trustingD. trusted( )29. The mayor said the explosion near Grand Central Terminal appeared _______ by cold water that reached the pipeA. to causeB. to be causedC. to have been causedD. to have been causing( )30. ________ for a long time, but he tried his best to catch up with his classmates．A. Having been illB. Being illC. He was ill D To be ill( )31. —Are you still thinking about yesterday’s movie?—Oh，that’s _______.A. what makes me feel excitedB. whatever I feel excited aboutC. how I feel about itD. when I feel excited( )32. The students, _______ at the way the question was put, didn’t know how to answer itA. surprisingB. surprisedC. having surprisedD. being surprising( )33. It was not until after the war _______ he made his most important discoveryA. sinceB. beforeC. whenD. that( )34. He _______ all that had happened to the policeA. does tellB. did tellC. has toldD. has tell( )35. Every writer expects you to have all his book ________.A. to readB. readC. readingD. has been read( )36. I feel guilty leaving home with so much ________.A. doneB. doC. doingD. to be done( )37. The verdict(裁决) itself is likely _______ in about fifteen minutes from nowA. announceB. to be announcedC. to announceD. announced( )38. In his early statements, he _______ get people thinking about the EMU’s future and not its past．A. intended toB. tended toC. extended to D .pretended to( )39. So often _______ in recent years that it has almost become a rule．A. has this happenedB. this has happenedC. is this happeningD. for this to happen( )40. So let us not be blind to our differences, but 1et us also direct attention to our common interests and the means ________ those differences can be resolvedA. to whichB. in whichC. of whichD. by whichSection BDirections: Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once.Space is a dangerous place, not only because of meteors(流星) but also because of rays from the sun and other stars．The atmosphere again acts as our protective blanket on earth. Light gets through and this is essential for plants to make the food which we eat, Heat, too, makes our environment tolerable and some ultraviolet rays(紫外线的) penetrate(穿透) the 41 . Cosmic (宇宙的)rays of various kinds come through the air from outer space, but 42 quantities of radiation from the sun are screened off．As soon as men leave the atmosphere, they are 43 to this radiation；but their spacesuits or the walls of their spacecraft, if they are inside，do prevent a lot of radiation damage．Radiation is the greatest known danger to explorers in 44 . Doses of radiation are measured in 45 called“rems (雷姆)”We all 46 radiation here on earth from the sun，from cosmic rays and from radioactiveminerals. The“47 ”doses of radiation that we receive each year is about two millirems; it 48 according to where you live, and this is a very rough estimate. Scientists have the reason to think that a man can 49 far more radiation than without being damaged；the figure of 60 rems has been agreed．41. _______ 42. _______ 43. _______ 44. _______ 45. _______46. _______ 47. _______ 48. _______ 49. _______IV．Reading Comprehension．Section ADirections：For each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases markedA，B，C，and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the contextI was shown into the waiting-room which，as I had expected，was full．Any waiting-room especially a dentist’s —is not the best place in the world to 50 an afternoon. No matter how hard a dentist tries to make his waiting-room look 51 , it always has an atmosphere of its own—the unpleasant smell and disordered(混乱的) 52 in the roomThis waiting-room was no exception．There were dirty pictures on the wall and the magazines on the table 53 like a great pile of waste paper．I took my seat and decided to pass the time 54 the people around me．A little man beside me was turning over the pages of a magazine quickly and nervously．It was 55 to understand what he was looking at，for 56 three minutes or so he would throw the magazine onto the 57 , take another，and sink back into his chair. Opposite me there was a young mother who was trying to 58 her son from making a 59 . He had placed an ashtray(烟灰缸)on the floor and was making noises as he waved a pencil in his hands．The boy had clearly become uninterested in 60 ．Near him, an old man was fast asleep，and the boy’s mother was 61 sooner or later her son would 62 the gentleman up．There was a deep silence in the room as the door opened and a nurse 63 ．The people looked 64 with hope in their eyes，then murmured something as the next lucky patient was led out 0f the room.( )50. A. spend B. take C. cost D. stay( )51. A. unpleasant B. happy C. funny D. p1easant( )52. A. teeth B. people C. things D. books( )53. A. tasted B. sounded C. looked D. felt( )54. A. talking with B. watching C. thinking about D. listening Io( )55. A. interesting B. possible C. easy D. hard( )56. A. each B. every C. about D. certain( )57. A. chair B. floor C. bed D. table( )58. A. prevent B. allow C. forbid D. fight( )50. A. song B. noise C. mistake D. model plane( )60.A. reading B. talking C. waiting D. singing( )61. A. sure B. sorry C. angry D. afraid( )62. A. make B. wake C. call D. turn( )63. A. 1eft B. entered C. smiled D. spoken( )64. A. down B. around C. up D. behindSection BDirections: Read the following three passages Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are four choices marked A，B，C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read(A)The manager of a small building company was very surprised to get a bill for two white mice which one of his workmen had bought. He asked the workman why he had had the bill sent to the company.“Well,”the workman answered，“you remember the house were repairing? We had to put some new electric wiring through a pipe thirty feet long and about an inch across which had four big bends( 弯曲) in it. None of us could think how to do this until I had a good idea. 1 went and bought two white mice，one male and the other female. Then I tied a thread to the male mouse, while Bill held the female mouse at the other end. When the male mouse heard the female mouse’s squeaks (吱吱叫)，he rushed along the pipe to help her. As he ran though the pipe he pulled the thread behind him. It was then quite easy for us to tie one end of the thread to the electric wires and pull them through the pipe．”The manager paid the bill for the white mice.( )65. The mice were_________.A. both femaleB. killed by a catC. extremely expensiveD. useful to the workmen( ) 66. The workmen had a problem__________.A. passing a wire through a long pipeB. keeping the mice apartC. finding a pair of miceD. caused by a cat( )67. At the end of the story the manager was____________ .A. angry with the workmanB. tricked by the workmanC. satisfiedD. persuaded to buy more mice( )68. The workman in the story was very_________ .A. lazyB. stupid C .clever D. dishonest( )69. The male mouse heard the female mouse’s________ .A. short sharp cries B．1ong and low criesC. short and soft cries D．long and nice cries（B）JOIN US FOR A RELAXING HOLIDAY ATPULAUGOMBAK AND WIN $50,000!Be the first to visit Pulau Gombak, Singapore'’newest tourist attraction located just 300 kmwest of Sentosa!Pulau Gombak offers you pristine coral beaches;rolling hills covered with exotic vegetation andanimallife; dense forests previously uninhabited by man;and refreshing rivers of clear, blue water. There issomething for everyone on the island!Things To Do On The Island·Scuba-diving to explore the beautiful coral beneath theclear offshore waters.·Sun-bathing and swimming in the naturally occurringlagoons.·A slow, guided nature walk through the dense forest tocomeface to face with the exotic flora and fauna exclusive to70．People can enjoy the holiday by doing various things on the island except _____.A．swimming in the naturally occurring lagoonsB．walking through the dense forestC．exploring the coral beneath the clear watersD．cooking fresh seafood on the beach71．How much does the Individual Package cost?A．$600．B．$500．C．$250．D．$1,000. 72．How can one win the $50,000 cash prize?A．Sign up with Singa Tour Agency immediately.B．One must sign either for the Individual Package or the Family Package.C．If one is the 5,000th person to sign up with Singa Tour Agency before 13th November.D．If one wants to spend a relaxing holiday at Pulau Gombak.(C)It had been said that Lincoln was always ready to join in a laugh at himself. There is one particu-lar story that he always told with great delightIn his early days as a lawyer, Lincoln went from town to town to hear and judge legal cases. Dur-ing one of these trips, he was sitting in a train when a strange man came up to him. The stranger looked at the tall clumsy lawyer and said that he had something he believed belonged to Lincoln. Lin-coln was a bit puzzled. He had never seen the man before. He didn't see how a total stranger could have something of his. Lincoln asked him how this could be. The stranger pulled out a pencil knife and began to explain. Many years before, he had been given the pencil knife. He had been told to keep it until he was able to find a man uglier than himself.Lincoln's eyes always sparkled when he reached this part of the story. The story always brought smiles to the faces of those who heard it. The tale itself was funny. But even more delightful was the fact that a man as great as Lincoln could still laugh at himself.73. This passage is about ____________.A. a stranger and his knifeB. Lincoln's favourite storyC. meeting strangers on a trainD. Lincoln's favourite pencil knife74. Lincoln was given the pencil knife for ____________.A. his appearanceB. a good laughC. being a lawyerD. being good-humored75. What do you think happened to the knife eventually?A. Lincoln accepted it and kept it.B. Lincoln refused it and the stranger kept it.C. Lincoln accepted it but immediately threw it away.D. Lincoln refused it and the stranger threw it away.DA recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be “running out of control”. This idea is dangerous.Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science. But here is a real danger. Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we come to will make little difference. And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing.Some people go even further. They say that despite the moral and legal objections（反对）, whatever is scientifically possible will be done-somewhere, sometime. They believe that science will get out of control in the end. This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages then from making efforts to build a safer world.In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and out of the world of science can lead to the failure to control the use of science. Without a common understanding, the challenges of “controlling” science in this century will be really tough. Take human cloning for example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact（影响）on traditional moral values, some countries still go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict.Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the untied efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future.76. What can we conclude from the recent study?A. People think highly of science.B. People hold mixed opinions about science.C. Science is getting dangerously out of control.D. Science is used for both good and bad purposes.77. According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control?A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down.B. Businesses will have even greater influence on science.C. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future.D. People will work more actively to put science under control.78. The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because ________.A. scientists have failed to predict the outcomesB. the ties between different areas need strengtheningC. united efforts are necessary for the development of scienceD. people need to work together to prevent the bad use of science79. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Science and its applications bring us many dangers.B. The development of science mostly lies in people’s attitudes.C. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts.D. The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas.Section CDirections: Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A – F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.E80.The cost of transporting water is determined largely by how far it has to be carried and how high it has to be lifted. Growing cities and towns may have to go hundreds of kilometers to find the water needed to satisfy their increasing thirst. California cities have long imported water from hundreds of kilometers away. And China is constructing three canals that are 1,156 kilometers, 1,267 kilometers, and 260 kilometers long to transfer water from the Yangtze River to Beijing and other rapidly growing areas in the northern provinces.81.Pumping water out of the ground or over land to higher elevations is energy-intensive. Pumping 480 cubic meters of water a height of 100 meters requires some 200 kilowatt-hours of electricity. At a price of 10¢ per kilowatt-hour, the cost is $20—not including the cost of the pump, the well, and the piping. One hundred meters is not an unusual lift for wells tapping falling supplies of groundwater. In Beijing and other areas in northern China, for instance, lifts of 1,000 meters are sometimes required.82.In most places water is not purchased or exchanged in a market. But formal water markets are developing in the western United States, Australia, and Chile. Where these water markets do exist, they provide examples of how high the scarcity value of the water—that is, the amount that other potential users would be willing to pay for it—can be. Water prices in Australia’s markets peaked at near 75¢ per cubic meter in December 2006, climbing 20-fold in a year in part due to prolonged drought. In the U.S. West, water prices typically range between 3 cents and 10 cents per cubic meter.83.In India, water scarcity has prompted some farmers to profit by selling their water instead of farming. The water they formerly used to irrigate their crops is instead pumped from their wells and trucked to nearby cities. The farmers are harvesting water rather than food and at the same time promoting a rapid drop in underground water tables.84.Another factor affecting how much people pay for water is the amount it is subsidized（补助）. Water subsidies can be very large. For instance, water revenues in the city of Delhi are less than 20 percent of what it spends each year to provide water. On average worldwide, nearly 40 percent of municipal suppliers do not charge enough for water to meet their basic operation and maintenance costs.第Ⅱ卷（共45分）I. Translation （20%）1. 你每天做的事会对你的未来产生影响。

2016‐‐‐2017学年度第一学期高二英语试题 参考答案听力（每小题1.5 分；满分30分）1---5 CBACB 6---10 ABCBA 11---15 ABCAB 16---20 CABAC阅读理解（每小题2分；满分40分）21---25 CDABC 26---30 BCABB 31---35BDADB 36---40 CFDAG完形填空（每小题1.5分；满分30分）41---45 ACABA 46---50 CBADB 51---55 CDBAD 56---60 CDBCA语法知识填空（每小题1.5 分；满分15分）61.it 62. natural 63. burning 64. which 65.would be66. But 67. trapped 68. completely 69. to 70. can/will改错（每改对一处得1分；满分10分）Dear Mike,Thank you for your e-mail. I am glad ∧tell you something about our English Club, which isto was set up by the Student Union last year. Students who are interest in English gather at the schoolinterestedhall in every Saturday afternoon. We usually see English movie, learn to sing English songs butmovies and debate on hot topics. Through these activities, we can broaden us horizons and learn about theourwest culture. Of course, we have a great fun. The English Club benefit us a lot in many ways. western benefitsLi Hua书面表达（满分25分）Dear Paul,How are you?I’m writing to ask you for help. Recently in my English class, I’ve learned some English poems. They interest me so much that I’m eager to know more about them. Could you introduce me some more forms of English Poetry? Do you have some reading and writing techniques for beginners like me? In particular, I want to know something about the rhythm of English poetry and what I should pay attention to when reading aloud.The attachment is about some poems I wrote. Could you please help me polish them? I will be very grateful for your help.Looking forward to your reply.Li Hua听力文本(Text 1)W: Are you looking for anything in particular?M: Yes. My son is graduating from high school and I want to buy him something special. (Text 2)W: How do you like the way I’ve decorated your new house? It took me a whole month.M: I’m far from satisfied with it. Actually, I dislike it very much.(Text 3)W: What a fine day! Shall we go picnicking?M: That would be great. But we need to be home before six o’clock for the football game.W: I’m sure we can make it. I want to go shopping with Sarah at five.(Text 4)W: John and I will celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary next month.M: Oh, congratulations!W: Thanks a lot. We want to hold a big party to celebrate it.M: Good idea.(Text 5)M: How many more chairs should I bring in for the feast, seven or eight?W: Bring in all you can find. I’m expecting at least 20 friends who will come for it.(Text 6)W: I’m from Xinhua News Agency. Can you tell me what happened to you in the rainstorm yesterday?M: Yes. What do you want to know?W: When did the rainstorm start?M: I’m not completely sure, but it was around 4 o’clock. And it lasted half an hour.W: What happened during the rainstorm?M: I heard a noise in the garden. I ran out and saw a tree fall on my neighbor’s garage. Then the roof of the garage fell in.W: Oh, that’s too bad. How old was the tree?M: That’s the sad thing. It’s been in my garden for about 30 years and many birds lived in it. W: Oh, what a shame!(Text 7)M: I’d like to buy a ticket to Chicago, please.W: When do you want to leave?M: Well, tomorrow morning, as early as I can.W: There’s a bus every thirty minutes starting at 5:30 am.M: Then, I’d like to leave at that time. Wait … my wife’s going to drop me off here on her way to work. Could you give me a 6:30 ticket instead?W: Sure. Will that be one-way or round-trip?M: Oh, I probably should buy a round-trip ticket now because I’ll be home tomorrow evening around 7:30.W: In that case, you can take a 6:30 bus.M: Okay, I’ll take that.(Text 8)M: Mary, do you want to see the pictures of my vacation in Italy?W: Sure, what was your holiday like?M: Oh, it was great. The food was great. The wine was great! But the traffic was terrible!W: Why was it so bad?M: Those Italians are crazy drivers! I don’t want to think about it!W: OK, OK. Let’s return to the good parts.M: Yes, so here’s a picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.W: How nice!M: It was raining that day, but it was still wonderful. We climbed to the top!W: And what’s this?M: That’s a photo of the Amo River. Oh, the rest are pictures of Florence.W: What was Florence like? How did you like it there?M: It was very interesting. There were beautiful old buildings in the city, and lots of wonderful museums.W: That’s nice. I should have gone with you! I like the paintings very much.(Text 9)W: Hello, boys and girls. With the winter vacation drawing near, our class has had a heated discussion about how to spend a meaningful vacation. Johnny, let’s listen to your opinions. M: Well, first, I think that we should make full use of the time to review our lessons and make a proper plan for the new term. Secondly, it is a waste of time to play computer games all day, and they are very bad for us. Thirdly, a regular diet is very necessary to keep healthy. Also, it isa good idea to take an active part in useful activities so that we can gain valuable experience. W: What do you mean by “useful activities”?M: Oh, such as making plans for a weekend trip, helping our parents do some housework, or visiting our grandparents in the countryside.W: Very good. Anything else?M: Yeah. Do something good to our society, like picking up the waste in the garden. I think we students should study hard as well as having fun playing and exercising.W: I’m sure you will. Thank you.(Text 10)M: Andorra, one of the smallest countries in the world, is located high in the mountains between France and Spain. The country covers only 179 square miles. That is less than half the size of New York City. High, rocky mountains surround Andorra. Until the 1930s, travelers had difficulty in reaching the country. Up until that time, people in Andorra lived in the way they had lived for centuries. Most Andorrans worked as farmers. Things did not change quickly. When roads were built from France and Spain to Andorra in the 1930s, life picked up speed. Tourist began to visit the small country. These tourists brought in a lot of money to spend while visiting. Many people in Andorra found new jobs in shops or hotels. These changes helped to keep young people in Andorra. Today tourists provided 80 to 90 percent of Andorra’s income. More than a millionpeople visit it each year. They come to view the rough mountains. They enjoy the quiet way of life. Most people are also interested in the ancient buildings. There are not many foreign businesses. Some Andorrans still farm and raise sheep and cattle. But most are now involved with the tourist trade.。

2023-2024学年广东省广州市高二上学期期末考试英语模拟试题第一部分听力(共两节,每小题1分，满分15分)第一节(共5小题:每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．When does the man usually practise yoga?A．At 5:30.B．At 6:00.C．At 6:30.2．What is the woman probably doing?A．Preparing for her tests B．Planning her holiday. C．Reading a book.3．Where does the conversation take place?A．At home. B．At a supermarket.C．At the man’s office. 4．Why is the boy's father against the trip?A．Canada is too far away.B．The trip may be meaningless.C．The time of the trip is unsuitable.5．What is the main reason for doctors to recommend bike riding?A．It can make legs slim.B．It can make you put on weight.C．It can build up the body.第二节(共10小题: 每小题1分，满分10分)听下面5段对话或独白。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

2023-2024学年天津市红桥区高二上学期期末考试英语模拟试题第I卷（选择题，三部分，共70分）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分15分)第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What are the speakers talking about?A. The man’s favorite festival.B. The man’s aunt.C. The man’s school bag.2. What time is it now?A. 9:40.B. 10:00.C. 10:20.3. What gift will the woman probably get for Mary?A. A pen.B. A music record.C. A movie ticket.4. When did the woman take a piano test?A. One week ago.B. One month ago.C. Two months ago.5. What does the man think of the game?A. Unimportant.B. Boring.C. Fair.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面3段材料。

每段材料有几个小题，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。

听每段材料前，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。

每段材料读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。

6. Who is the woman?A. David’s classmate.B. David’s doctor.C. David’s teacher.7. When does David usually go to bed recently?A. Around nine thirty.B. Around ten o’clock.C. Around eleven o’clock.8. What did the man promise?A. He would take David to school.B. He would change his bad habit.C. He would help David with his studies.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。

北京市东城区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末统一检测英语模拟试题本试卷共10页，共100分。

考试时长90分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分知识运用（共三节，共36分）第一节选词填空（共11小题；每小题1分，共11分）A请用方框中所给的单词或短语完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡相应位置。

accompany demonstrate evaluatebreak down in charge of in turn1. He put Steve ______________ the research team.2. Ken agreed to ______________ me on a trip to Africa.3. I can’t ______________ his ability without seeing his work.4. Listen up! Please come up ______________ to collect your books.5. Let me ______________ to you some of the difficulties we are facing.6. A smile can ______________ barriers.B请用方框中所给单词的正确形式完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡相应位置。

comfort science entire anxiety motivate7. I admit it was ______________ my fault.8. He seemed ______________ about the coming exam.9. He is intelligent enough but he lacks ______________.10. I was so ______________ and warm in bed so that I didn’t want to get up.11. We should adopt a more ______________ approach in the future research.第二节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

高二第一学期期末英语模拟考试英语试题第二局部阅读理解(共两节，总分为40分)第一节 (共15小题;每一小题2分，总分为30分)AIn 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music,dance and theater in Edinburgh. The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.At the same time, the “Fringe〞 appeared as a challenge to the official festival.Eight theater groups turned up uninvited in 1947,in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform,and they did so in a public house disused for years.Soon,groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University, and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge,Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theater by little-known writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.Today the “Fringe〞,once less recognized, has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of theater,music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts. And yet as early as 1959,with only 19 theater groups performing,some said it was getting too big.A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971, and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during Augustitself. In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 differentgroups from 50 different countries. More than 1,25 million tickets were sold.21. What was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at he beginning?A. To bring Europe together again.B. To honor heroes of World War 11.C. To introduce young theater groups.D. To attract great artists from Europe.22. Why did some uninvited theater groups come to Edinburgh in 1947?A. They owned a public house there.B. They came to take up a challenge.C. They thought they were also famous.D. They wanted to take part in the festival.23. Who joined the "Fringe" after it appeared?A. Popular writers.B. University students.C.Artists from around the world.D. Performers of music and dance.24. We may learn from the text that Edinburgh Festival___.A. has become a non-official eventB. has gone beyond an art festivalC. gives shows all year roundD. keeps growing rapidlyBShakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s WorldWelcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 andwhere he grew up .The property (房产) remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806 .The House has welcomed visitors travelling from all over the world for over 250 years.◆Enter through the Visitors’Centre and see the highly-praisedexhibition Shakespeare's World，a lively and full introduction to thelife and work of Shakespeare.◆Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.◆Discover examples of furniture and needlework fromShakespeare’s period.◆Enjoy the traditional English garden，planted with trees and flower mentioned in the poet’s works.The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map；nearest is Windsor Street(3 minutes’ Walk).The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre，its exhibition,and the garden are accessible (可进入的)to wheelchair users.The Shakespeare Coffee House (opposite the Birthplace).25．How much is the admission for a family of two grown-ups and two children？A．￡9.80． B．￡12.00． C．￡14.20． D．￡16.40．26．Where is the nearest parking place to Shakespeare’s Birthplace？A．Behind the exhibition hall． B．Opposite the Visitors’ Centre．C．At Windsor Street． D．Near the Coffee House．27．A wheelchair user may need help to enter．A．the House B．the garden C．the Visitors’ Centre D．the exhibition hallCScience can't explain the power of pets, but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure (血压) and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack, reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings. For some, an animal provides more comfort than a husband/wife. A study by Karen Allen of the State University of New York measured stress (紧张) levels and blood pressure in people - half of them pet owners –while they performed 5 minutes of mental arithmetic (算术) or held a hand in ice water. Subjects completed the tasks alone, with a husband/wife, a close friend or with a pet. People with pets did it best. Those tested with their animal friends had smaller change in blood pressure and returned most quickly to baseline heart rates. With pets in the room, people also made fewer math mistakes than when doing in front of other companions. It seems people feel more relaxed around pets, says Allen, who thinks it may be because pets don't judge.A study reported last fall suggests that having a pet dog not only raises your spirits but may also have an effect on your eating habits. Researchers at Northwestern Memorial Hospital spent a year studying 36 fat people and their equally fat dogs on diet-and-exercise programs;a separate group of 56 people without pets were put on a diet program. On average, people lostabout I1 pounds, or 5% of their body weight. Their dogs did even better, losing an average of 12 pounds, more than 15% of their body weight. Dog owners didn't lose any more weight than those without dogs but, say researchers, got more exercise overall-mostly with their dogs - and found it worth doing.28．What does the text mainly discuss?A．Pets’ value in medical research. B．How pets help people calm down.C．People's opinions of keeping pets. D．What pets bring to their owners.29．We learn from the text that a person with heart disease has a better chance of getting well if．A．he has a pet companion B．he has less stress of workC．he often does mental arithmetic D．he is taken care of by his family30．According to Allen, why did the people do better with pets around when doing stressful tasks? A．They have lower blood pressure. B．They become more patient.C．They are less nervous. D．They are in higher spirits.31．The research mentioned in the last paragraph reports that．A．people with dogs did more exerciseB．dogs lost the same weight as people didC．dogs liked exercise much more than people didD．people without dogs found the program unhelpfulDDoctors are known to be terrible pilots. They don't listen because they already know it all.I was lucky: ] became a pilot in 1970, almost ten years before I graduated from medical school.I didn't realize then, but becoming a pilot makes me a better surgeon. I loved flying. As I flew bigger, faster planes, and in worse weather, I learned about crew resource management (机组资源管理), or CRM, a new idea to make flying safer. It means that crew members should listenand speak up for a good result, regardless of positions.I first read about CRM in 1980. Not long after that, an attending doctor and I were flying in bad weather. The controller had us turn too late to get our landing ready. The attending doctor was flying; I was safety pilot .He was so busy because of the bad turn, he had forgotten to put the landing gear (起落架) down. He was a better pilot - and my boss - so it felt unusual to speak up. But I had to: Our lives were in danger. I put aside my uneasiness and said, "We need to put the landing gear down now!" That was my first real lesson in the power of CRM, and I've used it in the operating room ever since.CRM requires that the pilot/surgeon encourage others to speak up. It further requires that when opinions are from the opposite, the doctor doesn't overreact, which might prevent fellow doctors from voicing opinions again. So when I'm in the operating room, I ask for ideas and help from others. Sometimes they're not willing to speak up. But I hope that if I continue to encourage them , someday someone will keep me from “landing gear up〞.32.What does the author say about doctors in general?A. They like flying by themselves.B. They are unwilling to take advice.C. They pretend to be good pilots.D. They are quick learners of CRM.33.The author deepened his understanding of the power of CRM when_______.A. he saved the plane by speaking upB. he was in charge of a flying taskC. his boss landed the plane too lateD. his boss operated on a patient34.In the last paragraph〞landing gear up〞 probably means ______.A.following flying requirements.B.overreacting to different opinions.C.listening to what fellow doctors sayD.making a mistake that may cost lives35.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.CRM:A New Way to Make Flying SafeB.Flying Makes Me a Better DoctorC.The Making of a Good PilotD.A Pilot-Turned Doctor第二节(共5小题;每一小题2分，总分为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优选项。

安徽省宣城市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语模拟试题考生注意事项：1.本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、考号在答题卷指定位置填写清楚并将条形码粘贴在指定区域。

3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。

选择题部分每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案涂黑；非选择题部分请用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答案区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。

4.考试结束时，务必将答题卡交回。

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

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What kind of movie does the man want to watch?A. A scary film.B. A comedy.C. An action movie.2. How does the man feel now?A. Amused.B. Worried.C. Sleepy.3. What made the man’s eyes red?A. Lack of sleep.B. Too much e-reading.C. A sad thing.4. What does Cathy ask Mike to do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Meet her parents.C. Buy her lunch.5. When does the park close on Saturdays?A. At 6:00 p. m.B. At 9:00 p. m.C. At 10:00 p. m.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。

上学期高二英语期末模拟试题06I 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It was 1996. And I was at the end of a two-week __1__ in Malaysia from my teaching job in South Korea. Since my flight back to Seoul wouldn’t take off until 9 pm, I set off from the airport for a glance at the city. As the sun went down I searched for some last-minute___2___ for my friends and I prepared to go back. Then quite __3___the light went out: it was a city-wide blackout (停电). I decided to look for a taxi ___4___.I walked on to find a better position for hailing a taxi, but not a single taxi__5___. I pleaded for help from groups of___6___and was met with I-do-not-knows.I was starting to feel___7___.I found another heavily trafficked crossing and waited, thinking for sure that I would __ __8___my plane and wondering where I would sleep. I began to wave my arms and__9___at the traffic, “Stop! Help! Please” .vFinally, there was too much traffic so that the cars couldn’t move. A taxi pulled up. I began to __10___loudly on the window, begging the driver to let me in. The driver turned to__11___with his passenger, who then opened the___12__. I got in, laid my head against the window and ___13___. I was no longer concerned about the possibility of missing my flight. I only wanted to place myself in the___14___atmosphere of an international airport.Fortunately when I arrived at the airport, I was told my ___15___was delayed and I had to wait for it.1. A. holiday B. course C. goal D. plan2. A.words B. wishes C.changes D. gifts3. A. suddenly B. usually C. finally D. really4. A. exactly B. easily C. immediately D. particularly5. A. gathered B. followed C. admitted D. stopped6. A. friedns B. passengers C. passers-by D. guides7. A. puzzled B. surprised C. meaningless D. helpless8. A. catch B. find C. repair D. miss9. A. scream B. point C. stare D. laugh10. A. move B. knock C. draw D. perform11. A. quarrel B. communicate C. compete D. meet12. A. mouth B. window C. door D. bag13. A. relaxed B. apologized C. complained D. agreed14. A. nervous B. silent C. warm D. active15. A. requirement B. flight C. dinner D. schedule第二节语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25的相应位置上。

上学期期末考试高二英语试卷(含答案)C. At a hotel.11. What was the weather like in the country?A. It snowed a lot.B. It rained nearly every day.C. There was lots of sunshine.12. What did Sue think of the people in the country?A. They were tall.B. They were strange.C. They were friendly.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. Where are the two speakers going this Sunday?A. To a friend’s dinner party.B. To a friend’s birthday party.C. T o a friend’s wedding.14. The man doesn’t think it ________ to bring a present.A. pleasantB. necessaryC. proper15. What present have they decided to bring?A. Chinese tea.B. Chinese dish.C. Toys for the children.16. How will they get their present ready?A. By cooking one by themselves.B. By ordering one from a restaurant.C. By buying one in a supermarket.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. What are they going to do on Saturday afternoon?A. They are going to ride bicycles.B. They are going to do some exercise.C. They are going to run in the mountain.18. What is the program on Saturday evening about?A. A baseball player.B. Water sports.C. A city in America.19. When will the exercise on Sunday begin?A. 7:30 am.B. 9:00 amC. 8:30 am.20. When is the lunch on Saturday and on Sunday?A. At 12:00 on Saturday; at 12:30 on Sunday.B. At 1:00 on Saturday; at 1:30 on Sunday.C. At 11:30 on Saturday; at 1:30 on Sunday.二单项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21. –Would you take this along to the office for me?--_________.A. With pleasureB. Tha t’s rightC. Never mindD. No, thanks22. Lucy _______ time to go to the library since she got her new job.A. didn’t haveB. hasn’t hadC. doesn’t haveD. hadn’t had23. Last week, John bought a camera, _______ is popular with young people.A. whoB. whoseC. whichD. that24. –Excuse me. Is this the right way to the Summer Palace?--Sorry. I’m not sure. But it _______ be.A. willB. mightC. mustD. shall25. I think your opinions about life will change _______ you get older.A. asB. thoughC. unlessD. whenever26. I haven’t seen Li Hua recently. I wonder_______ he gets along well with his English study.A. howB. thatC. ifD. what27. Since much of the information in this book is_______, you’d better choose another one.A. out of sightB. out of orderC. outof work D. out of date28. He drove slowly on the road, _______ the quiet of the evening.A. enjoyingB. having enjoyedC. enjoyedD. to enjoy29 –Will it rain today?--_______. It is so cloudy today.A. That dependsB. I guess notC. I don’t think soD. I’m afraid so30. Our new teacher is so young that she has no _______ over the class.A. powerB. energyC. strengthD. control31. Tom didn’t see the UFO at all. He simply _______ the story.A. put upB. turned upC. made upD. brought up32. I don’t understand art, I still find the painting beautiful.A. UnlessB. ThoughC. UntilD. If33. I borrowed a book ________ by J.K Rowling from the library last week.A. writtenB. was writtenC. to writeD. writing34. We find ________ important and necessary to learn a foreign language.A. itB. thisC. thatD. them35. The tall building caught fire last night._______, the firefighters put it out within an hour.A. UsuallyB. PossiblyC. FortunatelyD. Especially三完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）36. A. Therefore B. However C. Thus D. Otherwise37. A. answering B.preparing C. looking D. calling38. A. friend B. family C.book D. bag39. A. clean B. dirty C.full D. empty40. A. shop B. gift C.girl D. lady41. A. get up B. come up C. give up D. make up42. A. shaking B. puzzling C.crying D. relaxing43. A. for B. with C.by D. in44. A. anywhere B. somewhere C. everywhere D. nowhere45. A. But B. Or C.As D. So46. A. missed B. disappointed C. dismissed D. lost47. A. smile B. hope C. honesty D. worry48. A. it B. which C.that D. what49. A. send for B. wait for C. look after D. call on50. A. book B. money C.card D. toy四、阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）AMr. Hadley was my 6th grade teacher. At that time I was a short girl weighing 70 kilograms. Boys always laughed at me because of it. So Ibecame an extremely shy young lady.One day Mr. Hadley told us that we would be required to come to the front of the class and read the reports that we had completed.When my turn came, I refused to stand in front of all those students and open up to their tricks. Mr. Hadley handed me my report and asked me to read it. I gave it back to him. He walked to the front and said,“Martha has a very good report here and I think everyone needs to hear her read it. If you make strange noises or make fun of her in any way, I will let you fail right here and now. OK?”Mr. Hadley walked back to me and handed me the paper again, asking me to go to the front of the class. I walked there on legs that were shaking and I felt a rabbit in my chest. Everyone was all quiet, including those boys. I stood there trying to be calm.Mr. Hadley walked over to me and put his arm around me,“You can do it. I have confidence in you!”His words helped me calmdown. I read the report and instead of the kids laughing at me and making fun of me, they all stood up and clapped their hands.From that day on the kids never made fun of me any more and some actually made friends with me. I continued to be quite shy all through school but I knew if I had to stand up in front of the class, I could do it.51. Martha felt extremely shy because of her .A. studyB. ageC. appearanceD. beauty52. Martha refused to read her report in front of the class because .A. she didn’t like the teacher of the 6th gradeB. she knew her report was not goodC. the teacher wouldn’t listen to herD. she was afraid of being laughed at53. How did Martha feel when she came to the front to read her report?A. CuriousB. ExcitedC. NervousD. Angry54. From the passage we know that .A. Martha’s report was well writtenB. Martha had a rabbit as her petC. Martha was a good-looking girlD. the teacher helped Martha with her report55. Mr. Hadley helped Martha gain .A. satisfactionB. self-confidenceC. humorD. happinessBThe New York Public Library, in the heart of the city at 42nd Street and 5th Avenue, may have to close its doors.The library is one of New York’s most beautiful and valuable buildings. Even though it is in the busiest part of the city, it has grass and trees around it, and benches for people to sit on. Even more unusual in crowded New York, its rooms are very large. The roof of the Main Reading Room is 51 feet high. Here, a reader can sit and work in comfort.The library has over thirty million books andpaintings. It owns one of the first copies of a Shakespeare’s play, a Bible printed in the 15th century, and a letter written by Columbus in which he tells of finding the new world.Every New Yorker can visit the library and use its riches -- free.But the cost of running the library has risen sharply in recent years, and the library has not enough money to continue its work. In the past, it was open every day. Now it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays and every evening to save money.The library is trying to raise more money to meet its increasing cost. Well-known writers and artists are trying to help. So are the universities, whose students use the library, and the government of New York City. But the problem remains serious.Yet a way must be found to save the library because, as one writer said,“The Public Library is the most important building in New York City -- it contains all our knowledge.”56. Where is the New York Public Library?A. Outside New York.B. In the north of the city.C. In the busiest part of New York.D. In the heart of a university.57. What can be found in the library?A. A Bible read by Columbus.B. All the copies of Shakespeare’s plays.C. More than forty million paintings.D. A letter about finding the new world.58. The periods when the library is open now include _______ .A. Tuesday eveningB. Sunday morningC. Saturday afternoonD. Monday morning59. What is the passage mainly about?A, Saving a library. B. Repairing an old building.C. Building a new library.D. Reading in comfort.60. Which of the following is TRUE？A. The library has grass and trees in it.B. New Yorkers don’t have to pay to use the library.C. Famous writers don’t have to pay to use the library.D. The main reading room of the library is 15 feet high.CIf you ask someone why he or she wears clothes, the answer will probably be "to keep warm and to cover my body". These are the basic reasons why clothes are worn, but people also want to look attractive and appear successful to others.If people only wore clothes for warmth and to cover their bodies, most clothes would be simple and cheap. In most Western countries, however, clothes are sometimes very expensive. The main reason for this is not the cost of the cloth or the cost of making the clothes. The clothes are expensive because of fashion（时尚）.Successful businessmen, for example, often wear very expensive suits, shirts and ties. Sometimes they pay thousands of dollars for a suit and hundreds of dollars for a tie. It’s just a suit and a tie but they pay these prices because of the famous name of the designer. A suit costing much less would be just as warm and would cover the wearer's body just as well.Fashion is always changing, which means those who want to be fashionable have to buy new clothes every few months, even if last month's clothes have only been worn once or twice. Some people have wardrobes full of clothes that have hardly been worn but are no longer in fashion. Being fashionable, therefore, can be a very expensive pastime(消遣)!61. What do people basically wear clothes for?A. Looking attractive to others.B. Following the fashion.C. Appearing successful to others.D. Keeping warm and covering bodies.62. The main reason why clothes are sometimesvery expensive is that _______.A. one has to buy new clothesB. these clothes are in fashionC. the cost of the cloth is highD. making clothes costs much63. We can learn from the passage that _______.A. expensive clothes are not worth their pricesB. fashion is not always changingC. expensive clothes are warmerD. fashion designers like expensive clothes64. What does the underlined word “wardrobes” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Fashionable clothes shops.B. The clothes that some people have.C. Cupboards for storing clothes.D. Shelves used for keeping books.65. What is the passage mainly about?A. Suits and ties.B. Clothes and fashion.C. Beauty and success.D. Cost and pastime.DWhen I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn’t the first time I had been abroad. Like most of English children, I learned French at school. And I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn’t understand English. When I went to America I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.How strong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Rose a call and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking lost and asked if he could help. “Yes,”I said,“I want to give my friend a ring.”“Well, that’s nice,” he said,“Are you getting married, young man？But aren’t you a bit young?“I’m not talking about marriage,” I replied,“I only want to give my friend a ring to tell her I’vearrived. Can you tell me where is a phone box?”“Oh!” he said, “There’s a phone downstairs.”When at last we met, Rose explained the misunderstanding to me.“Don’t worry,” she said to me,“I had so many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from the British. You will soon get used to all the funny things they say. Most of the time British and American people understand each other.”66. Where was the writer from?A. AmericaB. EnglandC. FranceD. China67. At the airport, the writer wanted ________.A. to tell Rose his arrivalB. his friend to see him offC. to make friends with RoseD. to go to the telephone company68. At first, the old man thought the writer wished to ________.A. make a phone callB. sell aringC. get marriedD. repair a phone69. What does the underlined word “they” in the last paragraph refer to?A. The FrenchB. The AmericansC. The BritishD. The Canadians70. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A. American English is completely different from British English.B. British people don’t have any language problems in the US.C. Most of French children are required to learn English at school.D. British and American people understand each other most of the time.五、阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）A new club will be set up for students who like music. If you are a music lover, please comeand fill in the form to join the club.The club will have different activities and they will all be held in the school library.On Monday afternoons, club members will listen to the CDs that our members bring to the club. And then anyone will be given a chance to perform their music.On Wednesday afternoons, club members will talk about people who wrote the music and those who performed it. If you know something about people like Beethoven, Mozart, or Shubert, this will be a good time for you to tell us.On Friday afternoons, we will invite music teachers to teach our members how to play different musical instruments, both western and traditional Chinese ones.Besides, at the first meeting on Monday afternoon, we’ll choose the members of the committee from the club members. Everything of the club will be decided by the committee, like what CDs will be played and which musicians totalk about.Welcome to our club. And music will be your sincere friend in life.注意：每个空最多不超过5个词答题区：71、72、73、74、75、答案：完形：36-40 BCBDC 41-45 ACCBD 46-50 DADCD 阅读51-55CDCAB 56-60CDDAB 61-65DBACB 66-70BACBD阅读表达。

上学期高二英语期末模拟试题01I. 语言知识与应用〔共三节，总分为55分〕第一节：选择填空〔共10小题，每一小题1分，总分为10分〕从下面每一小题的A、B、C、D四个选项选出最优选项，在答题卡选择题答题区将相应的字母编号涂黑。

〔共15小题，每一小题1分〕例:__________ is known to everybody, the moon travels round the earth.A. ItB. AsC. ThatD. What答案是B。

1. — What is __________population of your home town?— I think it has __________ population of at least 2,000,000.A. a; theB. the; aC. the; /D. /; the2. It was in New Zealand __________ Elizabeth first met Mr. Smith.A. thatB. howC. whichD. when3. Nowadays more and more young students would like to play video games. As a result,they don’t have any time to __________ feelings and ideas with their parents or teachers.A. spareB. tellC. haveD. share4. At the party all the old people danced __________ the music which reminded them__________their college life 40 years ago in Chengdu.A. of; toB. to; ofC. to; toD. of; of5. He told me how he had given me shelter and protection, without which I __________of hunger and cold.A. would be deadB. would have diedC. would dieD. will have died6. — I usually go there by train.— Why not __________ by boat for a change?A. try goingB. to try to goC. try to goD. to try going7. This kind of plant grow best __________ is plenty of rain.A. thereB. whereC. in whichD. where there8. —Have a picnic this weekend?—__________. I’d like to go out for a rest.A. I couldn’t agree moreB. I’m afraid notC. I believe notD.I don’t think so9. Because the shop__________，all the T­shirts are sold at half price.A. has closed downB. closed downC. is closing downD. had closed down10. While building a tunnel through the mountain, __________.A. an underground lake was discoveredB. there was an underground lake discoveredC. a lake was discovered undergroundD. the workers discovered an underground lake第二节：完形填空〔共15小题，每一小题2分，总分为30分〕阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11—25各小题所给的A、B、C和D选项中，选出最优选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

高二上英语模拟试题及答案一、听力理解（共20分）1. What is the man going to do?A) Go to the libraryB) Buy a giftC) Visit a friend2. What does the woman mean?A) She is tired of her jobB) She is satisfied with her jobC) She is looking for a new job3. How much did the woman spend on the book?A) $10B) $20C) $304. Where are the speakers?A) In a restaurantB) In a bookstoreC) In a supermarket5. What is the weather like today?A) SunnyB) RainyC) Cloudy二、单项选择（共20分）6. The teacher asked the students to ________ their homework on time.A) hand inB) hand outC) hand over7. The book ________ interesting.A) isB) areC) were8. ________ the weather is fine, we can go for a picnic.A) BecauseB) IfC) Unless9. She ________ to the concert last night.A) wentB) goesC) will go10. The teacher told us that the earth ________ around the sun.A) turnsB) turnedC) will turn三、完形填空（共20分）11. The old man ________ the letter carefully before he signed it.A) readB) was readingC) had read12. ________ the rain, we have to cancel the match.A) Because ofB) In spite ofC) Instead of13. She is ________ to be a good teacher.A) capableB) possibleC) probable14. ________ the new project, he worked late into the night.A) To finishB) FinishingC) Finished15. ________ the news, she felt very sad.A) HearingB) Having heardC) To hear四、阅读理解（共20分）16. What is the main idea of the passage?A) The importance of teamworkB) The benefits of exerciseC) The effects of stress17. According to the passage, which of the following is true?A) Teamwork is more important than individual effort.B) Exercise can help reduce stress.C) Stress is always harmful.18. What does the author suggest we do to deal with stress?A) Take a vacationB) Exercise regularlyC) Talk to a friend19. What is the best title for the passage?A) The Power of TeamworkB) The Role of ExerciseC) The Impact of Stress20. What can we infer from the passage?A) The author is a professional athlete.B) The author believes in the power of stress.C) The author has experienced stress.五、书面表达（共20分）21. Write an email to your friend about your plans for the upcoming summer vacation. (120 words)Answer:Dear [Friend's Name],I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to share my plans for the upcoming summer vacation. I am really excited about it as I have been looking forward to this break for a long time.Firstly, I am planning to travel to [destination] with my family. We have been planning this trip for months, and Ican't wait to explore the beautiful sights and enjoy thelocal cuisine. I have also heard that there are many interesting activities to do there, so I am sure we will have a great time.In addition to the trip, I am going to take some time to catch up on my reading. I have a long list of books that I have been meaning to read but haven't had the chance to. I am also planning to spend some time with my friends and maybe even take up a new hobby.I am looking forward to hearing about your plans as well.Let's stay in touch and share our experiences during the vacation.Best regards,[Your Name]六、答案1-5: BACCB6-10: AABAA11-15: ACAAB16-20: ACCBC21: (答案略，根据个人情况回答)。

广东省深圳市福田区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语模拟试题注意事项：1. 答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

需改动用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。

考试时间120分钟，满分120分。

第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AColumbia Engineering’s Summer High School Academic Program for Engineers (SHAPE) is a selective pre-college program for high school students and recent graduates. SHAPE is tailored for students with a gift for STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each 3-week session offers college-level, project-based courses in engineering taught by celebrated professors at the universitySHAPE gives students a more realistic picture of what it means to be an engineer, and its professional development components help students develop the skills they need to get there.CoursesSHAPE features creative problem-solving courses and exposes students to innovative engineering techniques and knowledge presented by professors. Please note that SHAPE does not provide college credit.Students gain access to the famous Makerce and state-of-the-art (最先进的) research laboratories after completing the safety training and will only do so under close guidance.SHAPE also provides students with workshops to explore career fields, professional development, and guidance on sharpening one’s college application from admissions officers. Students in the program will be visiting companies and organizations that show the classroom contentin practice.ApplicationStudents are selected based on the following criteria (标准):1. Strong academic record2. Personal statement to demonstrate excitement and interest in STEM through engagement in challenging courses, activities, projects, etc.3. Enthusiastic letter of recommendation submitted by a math or science teacher4. Creative responses to two required questions and one of the three optional questionsWe encourage all students to apply by the priority deadline of June 15, 2023, so there is no application fee. After the priority deadline, a $50 application fee is required.SHAPE is dedicated to supporting students and their families in need of financial assistance. We offer a limited number of need-based scholarships, which cover the full cost of SHAPE To be considered for a need-based scholarship, families will need to provide a recent pay receipt and complete a Family Income and Expense Worksheet.Email: for more information.1. What can we learn about SHAPE?A. It suits students talented in STEM.B. It shows the procedure of learning STEM.C. It serves as the start of students’ college life.D. It gives students chances to work with engineers.2. In SHAPE, students can ________.A. be free to explore the MakerceB. earn college credit for future studyC. put school knowledge into practiceD. be equipped with skills for engineering3. To secure a place in SHAPE, students need to ________.A. show their family financial stateB. answer all the given questionsC. pay application fees before deadlineD. prove their learning capabilityBIt’s 1:30 am in Kenya’s populated north, and 50 people are lying on their backs on the shore of a dried-up river, staring up at the night sky. These stargazers have travelled 250 miles to Samburu to witness the Perseid meteor shower (英仙座流星雨). They are not disappointed: Every few minutes,arrows of light shoot across the sky like silent fireworks.The Star Safari is organised by a Kenyan astronomer, Susan Murabana, who has brought a 50 kg, 170 cm-long telescope to allow the group to view Mars and deep-sky objects. But here in Samburu, where light pollution is minimal, the Perseid meteors—visible with the naked eye (裸眼)—steal the show.Every two months, Murabana and her husband load their telescope on to the roof of their 4×4 and set off to rural communities, where they give up to 300 children a chance to view the planets and learn about constellations (星座) and the basics of astrophysics (天体物理学). They primarily targets schools in remote areas because of her mission to give girls an opportunity that she wishes had been available to her.“When I started this work, I didn’t see people who looked like me. I was a lone ranger and I wanted to change that.” says Murabana.“There is a common misconception (误解) in Kenya that astronomy in general is hard, boring, and only for boys,” she adds. “I’d like to teach young girls that astronomy is neither of these things and that they, too, can become astronomers,” says Murabana.Murabana’s passion for astronomy began in her early 20s when her uncle invited her to join a similar outreach session organized by the Cosmos Education. “That was a gamechanger. If an outreach group had come to me when I was a young teenager, my attitude towards a career in astronomy would have been positive. I ended up studying sociology and economics, but maybe I would have desired to be an astronomer,” she says.Inspired by the Cosmos Education, Murabana completed an online master’s degree in astronomy with the James Cook University in 2011 and set up her own outreach programme. She regarded Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman in ce, as a role model. “I hope that one day, through this work, I will rk a chain reaction that leads to the first African woman in ce.”4. What do the underlined words “steal the show” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Ruin the effort.B. Face the challenge.C. Attract more attention.D. Keep the promise.5. Why does Murabana target girl students in remote areas?A. To help them out of poverty.B. To inspire their love of astronomy.C. To look for assistants for her work.D. To give them an edge over boys in studies.6. What can we learn about Murabana from paragraph 6?A. She enjoyed playing games.B. She longed to be an astronomer.C. She is an initiator (创始人) of Cosmos Education.D. She regretted not taking astronomy earlier.7. What’s the passage mainly about?A. The birth of a Kenyan woman astronomer.B. The prejudice against girls in rural Kenyan.C. The Kenyan astronomer bringing astronomy to the people.D. The Kenyan stargazers watching the Perseid meteors shower.CFrom rolling hills to mountain ranges, views make any road trip memorable, but for blind passengers this is part of the experience they miss. Motor company Ford tries to change that. It teamed up with GTB Roma and AedoProject — to develop a technology that will give those unfortunate passengers a way to feel nature’s beauty through their car windows.The prototype (原型) of the smart car window has a device with an outside-facing camera. With just a press of a button, the system takes a picture of the current view. The colorful picture is then turned into an image with different shades of grey through LED lights, which vibrates (震动) differently. As the finger passes over different regions of the image, its shaking movements provide feedback through the sense of touch to the person using it. The smart window also comes with a voice assistant that uses AI to identify the scene and help the passengers get information on what they’re seeing.“As the prototype started taking shape, we realized we were giving birth to a completely new language that would give blind people a new chance to visualize and experience traveling,” Federico Russo — one director of GTB Roma, said. “When the idea was at its first stage, we looked for suppliers all around the world to make it come to life.” He believes the technology can be employed not just in cars. “It could be introduced into schools and institutions for blind people as a tool that could be used in multiple ways.”The technology may show up in a Ford autonomous vehicle. It’s known that the company is testing their technology and future business model and struggling to figure out how an autonomous vehicle gives different passengers the details needed to get from one destination to another. It’s unclear when this technology will be made available. However, the idea is indeed a kind and influential action.8. How does the smart car window work?A. By sorting shaking movements.B. By recording the view with a camera.C. By translating scenery into vibrations.D. By presenting different colors.9. What can we know about the technology according to Federico Russo?A. It will have wide application.B. It will be used in schools first.C. It will be tested around the world.D. It will understand different languages.10. What difficulty is Ford facing currently?A. How to explore their future business model.B. How the technology is applied to everyday life.C. How to produce autonomous cars in large numbers.D. How an autonomous vehicle provides route information.11. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Al-based Window Adds Fun to Road TripsB. Ford Develops a System for the Blind to DriveC. Smart Window Lets Blind Passengers Feel ViewsD. Technology Makes Blind People’s Trip EnjoyableDSurvivor bias (偏见，偏差) occurs when you tend to assess successful outcomes and disregard (忽视) failures. This sampling bias paints a more promising or even misleading picture of reality.Survivor bias is a sneaky (鬼鬼祟祟的) problem that tends to slip into analyses unnoticed. For starters, it feels natural to emphasize success, whether it’s entrepreneurs, or survivors of a medical condition. We focus on and share these stories more than the failures.Think about the famous college dropouts who became highly successful, such as Mark Zuckerberg. Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates. These successful examples might make you think a college degree isn’t beneficial. However, that’s survivor bias at work! These famous individuals are at theforefront of media reports. You hear more about them because they are extraordinary. You’re not considering the millions of other college dropouts that aren’t rich and famous. You need to assess their outcomes as well.Survivor bias has even occurred in medical studies about severe diseases. Younger, healthier, and more fit patients tend to survive a disease’s initial diagnosis more frequently. Hence, they are more likely to join medical studies. On the contrary, older, weaker patients are less likely to survive long enough to participate in studies. Consequently, these studies overestimate successful disease outcomes because they are less likely to include those who die shortly after diagnosis.Undeniably, successful cases are usually more visible and easier to contact than unsuccessful cases. However, focusing on the high-performing successes and disregarding other cases introduces survivor bias. After all, you’re leaving out a significant part of the picture as it’s harder to collect data from the less successful members of a population. Incomplete data can affect your decision-making process. Put simply, survivor bias produces an inaccurate sample, causing you to jump to incorrect conclusions.To minimize the impact of survivor bias, you should find ways to draw a representative sample from the population, not just a few of successful samples. That process might call for more expense and effort, but you’ll get better results.12. What writing technique is used in Paragraphs 3 and 4?A. Making comparisons.B. Giving examples.C. Describing facts.D. Analyzing data.13. What may occur if you have a survivor bias?A. You will take all factors into account before making a final analysis.B. You will overestimate the failure rate so you may quit your project.C. You will only have partial data and reach an incorrect conclusion.D. You will be more likely to survive in unfavorable circumstances.14. What can we infer from the passage?A. People tend to lose sight of the overall statistics.B. People arc unwilling to read unsuccessful stories.C. Doctors don’t have enough expense to collect abundant samples.D. The media should be responsible for kids’ dropping out of school.15. What does the author suggest readers do to avoid survivor bias?A. Leave out the famous historic cases.B. Collect a wide enough range of samples.C. Focus on those most mentioned examples.D. Select some successful and inspiring tales.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。

XX县高2020级第三期期末英才班能力素质监测英语试题本卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分。

考试时间60分钟，满分100分。

考试结束后，第Ⅱ卷和机读卡一并收回。

注意事项：1. 答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2. 请将选择题答案填涂在机读卡上，请将非选择题答案写在第Ⅱ卷上，否则不予给分。

第I卷（选择题，满分60分）第一部分阅读理解(共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、和C )中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

APHILIPS HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL REPORTHead Teacher: T. Smith Pupil’s Name: Wally WilliamsHEAD TEACHER’S REMARKSBasically satisfactory work and progress though he will now have realized, I hope, that in certain subject areas he needs to make speedy improvement. HEADMASTERI shall be keeping an eye on his progress in his weaker subjects though his success in the sciences is most pleasing.1. According to the comments of the Physical Education teacher, Wally _______.A. is too talkative in the classB. likes to work with his classmatesC. doesn't exercise his body at the right timeD. becomes weak because he doesn't exercise at all2. Which of Wally's subjects will attract the headmaster's attention in future?A. Biology and Maths.B. History and French.C. English and Chemistry.D. Physics and Physical Education.3. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the report?A. Wally didn't bother his teacher to revise French.B. Wally's potential has been fully reflected in his exam work.C. Wally's grade in maths makes him a born scientist.D. Wally needs to improve his attitude on certain subjects.BAs a young boy, I sometimes traveled the country roads with my dad. He was a rural mail carrier, and on Saturdays he would ask me to go with him. Driving through the countryside was always an adventure: There were animals to see, people to visit, and chocolate cookies if you knew where to stop, and Dad did.In the spring, Dad delivered boxes full of baby chickens, and when I was a boy it was such fun to stick your fingers through one of the holes of the boxes and let the baby birds peck on your fingers.On Dad's final day of work, it took him well into the evening to complete his rounds because at least one member from each family was waiting at their mailbox to thank him for his friendship and his years of service. "Two hundred and nineteen mailboxes on my route," he used to say, "and a story at every one." One lady had no mailbox, so Dad took the mail in to her every day because she was nearly blind. Once inside, he read her mail and helped her pay her bills.Mailboxes were sometimes used for things other than mail. One note left in a mailbox read, "Nat, take these eggs to Marian; she's baking a cake and doesn't have any eggs. " Mailboxes might be buried in the snow, or broken, or lying on the ground, but the mail was always delivered. On cold days Dad might find one of his customers waiting for him with a cup of hot chocolate. A young girl wrote letters but had no stamps, so she left a few buttons on the envelope in the mailbox; Dad paid for the stamps. One businessman used to leave large amounts of cash in his mailbox for Dad to take to the bank. Once, the amount came to $ 32,000.A dozen years ago, when I traveled back to my hometown on the sad occasion of Dad’s death, the mailboxes along the way reminded me of some of his stories. I thought I knew them all, but that wasn't the case.As I drove home, I noticed two lamp poles（杆）, one on each side of the street. When my dad was around, those poles supported wooden boxes about four feet off the ground. One box was painted green and the other was red, and each had a long narrow hole at the top with white lettering: SANTA CLAUS, NORTH POLE. For years children had dropped letters to Santa through those holes.I made a turn at the corner and drove past the post office and across the railroad tracks to our house. Mom and I were sitting at the kitchen table when I heard footsteps. There, at the door, stood Frank Townsend, Dad's postmaster and great friend for many years. So we all sat down at the table and began to tell stories.At one point Frank looked at me with tears in his eyes. "What are we going to do about the letters this Christmas?" he asked."The letters?""I guess you never knew. ""Knew what?""Remember, when you were a kid and you used to put your letters to Santa in those green and red boxes on Main Street? It was your dad who answered all those letters every year. "I jus t sat there with tears in my eyes. It wasn’t hard for me to imagine Dad sitting at theold table in our basement reading those letters and answering each one. I have since spoken with several of the people who received Christmas letters during their childhood, and they told me how amazed they were that Santa had known so much about their homes and families.For me, just knowing that story about my father was the gift of a lifetime.4. It can be inferred from the passage that the writer regarded his travels with Dad as_____.A. great chances to help other peopleB. happy occasions to play with baby chickensC. exciting experience with a lot of funD. good opportunities to enjoy chocolate cookies5. The writer provides the detail about the businessman to show that_____.A. Dad had a strong sense of dutyB. Dad was an honest and reliable manC. Dad had a strong sense of honorD. Dad was a kind and generous man6. What surprised the children most when they received letters in reply from Santa Claus every year?A. Santa Claus lived alone in the cold North Pole.B. Santa Claus answered all their letters every year.C. Santa Claus had unique mailboxes for the children.D. Santa Claus had so much information about their families.7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. The MailB. Christmas LettersC . Special Mailboxes D. Memorable TravelsCThe adaptation of books to the big screen is nothing new to our society. Books have become well-respected tools for creating a better Hollywood. However, films should be just as respected for their ability to create better writers.The main skill films help writers develop is attention to progress. Most directors and screenwriters know that the majority of people are not willing to sit through a five-hour film. Thus, every scene must have a purpose. This is an important objective to keep in mind when writing a novel or short story. With most writing courses placing emphasis on literary techniques, it is easy to become more invested in diction(措辞) than with actually moving the plot forward. Films remind the writer that while a novel ought to have some degree of literary complexity, the goal at the end of each chapter, page, or sentence is simple: keep the story moving. Films not only help writers develop a plot, but also help writers develop specific moments within their stories. Although writing a means of expression, not all things are easy to express in writing, especially facial expressions and emotions. Films allow writers to study the bodily and emotional actions that make characters read more realistically and make stories more attractive.Lastly, sometimes it takes a film to bring about a story idea in the first place. Stop using a horribly specific or extremely uninteresting prompt. A pleasing theme or aesthetic(美学) can be enough to inspire a character or setting. As writer, whether fiction or independent, our works often arise from the things we see around us or the things we wish we could see. Nevertheless, our works also arise from the visuals that have been created for us. As literature continues to enter the film industry, perhaps we should make use of film techniques in our literature.8. Reminded by films, a writer can move the plot forward by .A. keeping in mind that every word should mean something.B. providing a description of as many details as possible.C. paying attention to further improving literary complexity.D. choosing the perfect word to go with his/her thought.9. The word “prompt”(paragraph3)probably means .A. a reason to write.B. an excuse to put off working.C. a topic to start from.D. an element to attract relationship.10. Which of the following statements best represents the author’s thoughts in this passage?A. Book writers are the ones promoting the growth of the film industry.B. Directors and screenwriters are more respected than fiction writers.C. Writers should spend more time on wording rather than on other things.D. Filmmaking technique could help book writers to improve themselves.第二部分语言基础知识运用第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。