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陕西省西安市曲江第二中学2020-2021学年高二下学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel (旅社). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around $25 a night, and for that, you’ll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.Yellow HostelIf I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It’s one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It’s affordable, and it’s got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it’s close to the main train station.Hostel Alessandro PalaceIf you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There’s also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.Youth Station HostelIf you’re looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn’t charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.Hotel and Hostel Des ArtistesHotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it’s close to all of the city’s main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.1．What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?A．Comfort.B．Security.C．Price.D．Location.2．Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?A．Yellow Hostel.B．Hostel Alessandro Palace.C．Youth Station Hostel.D．Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. 3．What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?A．It gets noisy at night.B．Its staff is too talkative.C．It charges for Wi-Fi.D．It’s inconveniently located.The next time you find an excuse to abandon your ambition, think of Chris Nikic. On November 7, 2020, 21-year-old Chris Nikic made history as the first person with DownCorporation, it requires athletes to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a full 26.2-mile marathon-in under 17 hours!The event, which took place in Panama City, Florida, began early in the morning with a two-lap swim in the Gulf of Mexico. Chris, who was tied to his coach for safety, completed the course well within 2 hour, 20-minute time limit.The 112-mile bike ride, which Chris rode alone, proved a little more challenging. Not accustomed to drinking water while riding, he was forced to make multiple stops. To make matters worse, the young athlete was attacked by an army of red ants whose nest he accidentally stepped on during a break. He also had a bleeding knee after crashing while speeding downhill. Despite these setbacks, Chris managed to complete the lap before the 5:30 pm cut-off time.The competition's final challenge—a two-lap 26. 2-mile run along the waterfront- started smoothly. However, Chris was tired out? by the tenth mile. But, with encouragement from his coach and cheering bystanders, the youngster somehow managed to cross the finish line in 16 hours, 46 minutes, and 9 seconds-almost 15 minutes under the 17-hour time limit.Chris is no stranger to overcoming challenges. Born with two holes in his heart, he underwent surgery at just five months old. He was too weak to walk independently until he was four. Due to his Down Syndrome, every expert his parents spoke to focused on the limitations rather than the possibilities.To Chris, this race was more than just a finish line and celebration of victory. It's about being an example to other kids and families that face similar barriers.4．What does the underlined part "an Ironman" in paragraph 1 refer to?A．A competition.B．An organization.C．A person.D．An artwork.5．Which of the following best describes Chris's bike ride experience?A．Romantic.B．Eventful.C．Pleasant.D．Smooth. 6．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 5?A．Stimulate readers' interest.B．Introduce a new topic.C．Summarize the previous paragraphs.D．Add some background information. 7．What can we learn from Chris's story?A．Winning is everything.B．No dream is unachievable.C．Life is full of choices.D．Misfortune is a barrier to success.Whether in the home or the workplace, social robots are going to become a lot more common in the next few years. Social robots are about to bring technology to the everyday world in a more humanized way, said Cynthia Breazeal, chief scientist at the robot company Jibo.While household robots today do the normal housework, social robots will be much more like companions than mere tools. For example, these robots will be able to distinguish when someone is happy or sad. This allows them to respond more appropriately to the user.The Jibo robot, arranged to ship later this year, is designed to be a personalized assistant. You can talk to the robot, ask it questions, and make requests for it to perform different tasks. The robot doesn’ t just deliver general answers to questions; it responds based on what it learns about each individual in the household. It can do things such as reminding an elderly family member to take medicine or taking family photos.Social robots are not just finding their way into the home. They have potential applications in everything from education to health care and are already finding their way into some of these spaces.Fellow Robots is one company bringing social robots to the market. The company’ s “ Oshbot” robot is built to assist customers in a store, which can help the customers find items and help guide them to the product’ s location in the store. It can also speak different languages and make recommendations for different items based on what the customer is shopping for.The more interaction the robot has with humans, the more it learns. But Oshbot, like other social robots, is not intended to replace workers, but to work alongside other employees. “ We have technologies to train social robots to do things not for us, but with us,” saidBreazeal.8．How are social robots different from household robots?A．They can control their emotions.B．They are more like humans.C．They do the normal housework.D．They respond to users more slowly.9．What can a Jibo robot do according to Paragraph 3?A．Communicate with you and perform operations.B．Answer your questions and make requests.C．Take your family pictures and deliver milk.D．Obey your orders and remind you to take pills.10．We can learn from the last paragraph that social robots will ______.A．train employeesB．be our workmatesC．improve technologiesD．take the place of workers11．What does the passage mainly present?A．A new design idea of household robots.B．Marketing strategies for social robots.C．Information on household robots.D．An introduction to social robots.Being taken off the endangered species list doesn't guarantee a carefree future for whales. Recent research estimates that the population of Pacific gray whales off North America's Westdead gray whales were spotted on beaches and floating offshore throughout their habitat, from Mexico to Alaska. The National Marine Fisheries Service defined it as an “Unusual Mortality Event”. UMEs are declared when a “significant die-off” occurs and when information is collected to clarify why it occurs.The Arctic has historically low levels of sea ice in recent years, upending the delicate ecosystem that sustains gray whales. Like other migrators, they don't feed on their winter breeding (繁殖) grounds or along their migration, and must gain weight during the summer tosustain themselves through the rest of the year. Observers using air photography noted the whales looked skinnier and arrived in Mexico in poor condition, which suggested they were not finding enough food during the summer.This die-off is alarmingly similar to the events of 20 years ago, when another UME resulted in a significant drop in the gray whale population. Although the cause was ultimately undetermined, it's thought that the population reached “carrying capacity”— it grew too large for the environment to support it. Although that idea has been suggested for this die-off as well, it's more likely blamed on the changing conditions of the Arctic.Gray whales, hunted almost to extinction by the mid-20th century, were one of the first to be protected from hunting. The Eastern North Pacific population rebounded without pressure from whaling and was taken off the Endangered Species List; the Western North Pacific population is still listed as endangered. This die-off is a reminder that “delisting” doesn't indicate a population's secure future. New threats arise, climate change upends habitats, and continued monitoring is needed in case a crash comes.12．What does the underlined word “dwindled” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Increased.B．Bounced.C．Multiplied.D．Dropped.13．What will gray whales usually do in winter?A．Consume few calories.B．Travel south to breed.C．March back to Alaska.D．Seek food in the Arctic.14．What might be the main cause of the current UME?A．Serious illnesses.B．Sea pollution.C．Environmental changes.D．Limited carrying capacity.15．What's the author's attitude to the “delisting”?A．Favorable.B．Concerned.C．Intolerant.D．Regretful.二、七选五VoluntourismV olunteering to help people in need combined with travelling to faraway places is a new trend in the travel industry. It is called voluntourism. 16 They find it is the best way toget the best of the world.Recent statistics show that in the past few years voluntourism has been one of the fastest-growing areas of tourism. More than 1.6 million people around the world are volunteers in other countries. They help build schools, assist in hospitals and do farming work in developing countries. 17 They keep in touch with their host families after they return home, and many return to visit.There are many reasons why people want to engage in voluntourism. When people choose to join a voluntourism program, they are joining a global network of volunteers who are living and working with diverse cultures on projects that have a positive effect. The volunteers come from all over the world, and they will share the passion for giving back and the desire to broaden horizons. Some students also see it as a gap year after school, while others simply want to take time out from a job and do something else. 18 However, many voluntourists do not see volunteering as what it is. They think it is a cheap way of travelling and don't really want to get involved in hard work.While voluntourism has been around for over a century, modern volunteering started with the Peace Corps, a program that the US government started in the 1960s. From then on, voluntourism has become more and more popular. Many organizations start similar projects.19 And they have hundreds of different types of programs for people to choose from in more than 30 developing countries. The programs run year round and each volunteer chooses when they want to start and the duration they would like to stay for.20 They say that if people really want to help those in need, there are many opportunities in their own community to do this. On the other side, volunteers are often not skilled enough for the tasks that they do. Travel experts point out that in some cases voluntourists are often taken advantage of by the organization that sets up the trips.A．Not everyone sees voluntourism in a positive way.B．Some of them establish lasting bonds with people there.C．And there are those who are bored and merely seek adventure.D．Most voluntourism organizations employ people from similar fields.E．By participating in voluntourism, they are contributing to local economy.F．People travel to other countries, learn languages and gain new experiences.G．They offer voluntourism trips to suit people's interest, experience level or age.三、完形填空When I was 13 my only purpose was to become the star on our football team. That32．A．praise B．advice C．assistance D．apology 33．A．let B．helped C．had D．noticed 34．A．dropped B．ready C．trapped D．safe 35．A．fine B．wrong C．quickly D．normally 36．A．us B．yourself C．me D．them 37．A．memories B．ideas C．attitudes D．dreams 38．A．still B．also C．yet D．just 39．A．challenged B．cured C．invited D．admired 40．A．healthier B．bigger C．cleverer D．cooler四、用单词的适当形式完成短文五、短文改错51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
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2022-2023学年陕西省西安市联考高二（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共16小题，共30.0分）AWhat would you think if someone suggested knocking down St Paul's Cathedral to widen the road？Or pulling down Big Ben to make way for a car park？It would be ridiculous，right？But when it comes to devastation of the natural world，we aren't so easily shocked.But we should be…or we'll be in a lot of trouble.Nature is shrinking by the day.Ancient forests are destroyed.Wetlands are becoming dry.Woodland is disappearing，and all in the name of progress.This is bad in itself，but it's devastating for biodiversity.Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants，animals and other living things that are all interconnected.The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life.The air we breathe is a product of photosynthesis by green plants.Insects，worms and bacteria break down waste and make soils rich.And tiny organisms clean the water in rivers and sea.In fact，all life on the earth exists thanks to the benefits of biodiversity.More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species.And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals.Maintaining a wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. "It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans，" said Harvard University biologist Edward O.Wilson，known as the "father of biodiversity".He warned，"We are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will become irreversible."But what can we do？The present problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague.People might care about giant pandas，but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of tiny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines.The Guardian newspaper is trying to help.It has launched the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns about biodiversity.This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reserve the decrease in the sea-life caused by industrial fishing，stopping fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and banning the killing of dingoes in Australia，among many other things.There is a lot to do.And we'd better act quickly if we don't want to end up with a planet that can't sustain life!1. The underlined sentence " Nature is shrinking by the day." means that ______ .A. nature is badly polluted by humansB. species are becoming fewer and fewer day by dayC. rainforests are being cut down every dayD. nature is full of mysteries2. Edward O.Wilson thinks that ______ .A. it doesn't matter to reduce biodiversityB. people have done enough to preserve biodiversityC. the situation of biodiversity is very seriousD. biodiversity loss has become irreversible3. When it comes to biodiversity，the present problem is that ______ .A. people might not clearly know what is biodiversity and what should be protectedB. people are not aware that giant pandas are endangeredC. people don't realize that biodiversity is vital to everyday lifeD. people hunt sea creatures for foodBDespite being used by 1.34 billion people each year，traveling on the Tube in London can actually be quite lonely.An unwritten rule encouraging silence，mixed with classic British reserve，means that even though you're packed into an enclosed space with hundreds of other people，the morning commute （上下班的路程）can leave you feeling somewhat disconnected.An American living in London，however，is trying to change this. "You get on the Tube here and it's completely silent and it feels a bit strange，" says Jonathan Dunne，42，who has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges （证章；徽章）with the words "Tube chat？" last month，encouraging commuters in London to get talking to one another."I handed out 500 badges during rush hours in a city of 8 million，expecting most of them to be thrown away，but after about 24 hours it completely snowballed，" he says.Dunne and his "Tube chat" campaign have been covered by media across the world since then，seeing TV interviews in Sweden，Brail and the UK，as well as a lot of website，newspaper and magazine appearances.Although Dunne says he's received mostly positive feedback，not everyone agrees with his opinion.Londoner Brian Wilson started a campaign of his own，handing out 500 badges with the words "Don't even think about it" on them. "I can't stand the idea of having to talk to strangers on the Tube on my way to work，" he told the BBC.Michael Robinson，24，a student from London，agrees. "Being on the Tube is the only place and quietness some people get on their journeys to and from work.Personally，I don't want to be troubled by people coming up and chatting to you，" he says.While London does not appear to be social，not everywhere lacks a sense of community.In Melbourne，Australia，commuters have set up a private Facebook group used to warn one another when ticket inspectors （售票员）board the city's trams （有轨电车）.Most Western cities' tram stops have no barriers，which makes it possible for some travelers to ride them without buying tickets.Though the group comes with a disclaimer （免费申明），its purpose is actually to warn fare paying members that tickets inspectors are on so that they can ready their smiles and most importantly，their tickets.Does Dunne hope that some of this community spirit will be mirrored in the UK following his campaign？"People believed that I just walk up and talk to strangers，which I don't，but it's been a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to，" he says. "On Monday，the curator （馆长）of the London Transport Museum had me over for tea." So if you ever end up using public transportin the West，why not say hello to the person next to you？Just make sure to check for a badge first.4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph？______A. To blame the loneliness on London Tube.B. To show the selfishness of Londoners.C. To express the upset of the Tube riders.D. To introduce the background of the campaign.5. Which of the following is TRUE about Dunne's campaign？______A. It encourages people to avoid chatting on the Tube.B. It doesn't win everyone's support in London.C. It's known only to a small number of Londoners.D. It gives out badges with "Don't even think about it."6. What can be inferred from the underlined sentences？______A. They prefer drinking tea to chatting on the Tube.B. Dunne didn't expected to meet the curator on the Tube.C. Dunne never walks up and talks to strangers on the Tube.D. It is possible to make friends with a stranger on the Tube.7. What is the author's attitude towards Dunne's campaign？______A. DoubtfulB. WorriedC. SupportiveD. AmazedCNot only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet，but it also causes pollution，wastes energy，and surprisingly wastes water.Only 23% of the plastic in America ends up in recycling bins，meaning over ﹩1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year.Recently，Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.It's a kind of convenient，clear water bottle that can either be drunk or eaten.To drink it，you can either get rid of the membrane（膜）or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth.To eat it，you simply put the whole bottle in your mouth.It's completely tasteless so you needn't worry about any taste.It aims for large outdoor events where tons of plastic bottles are used and frequently left behind as litter.Too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment，which could account for the purpose of such a new invention.The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials that are needed to produce Ooho.The price for an only bubble（泡状物）or a unit of bubbles hasn't been decided yet，but it costs about two cents to create a unit，which is cheaper than plastic bottles.The team has also been selling Ooho water bottles in London for the past six months.Ooho is catching many people's attention and has raised over ﹩1 million in only three days.It's mostly being sold at events at the moment to interest the buyers while the production machine is getting up and running.It's quickly making a rise，so keep an eye out for these bottles of the future.8. How is most plastic in America dealt with？______A. It is thrown away as litter.B. It is reused as new energy.C. It is buried under the ground.D. It is applied to new technology.9. What can we know about the Ooho？______A. It plans to be sold at a very low price.B. It has some advantages over plastic bottles.C. It has taken the place of plastic bottles in London.D. Proper materials of making Ooho are hard to find.10. What's the author's attitude towards Ooho's future？______A. Doubtful.B. Uninterested.C. Positive.D. Worried.11. Who might be target readers？______A. Scientists.B. Experts.C. Environmentalists.D. The public.DAs prices drop and their functionality expands，you can expect to see humanoid（类人的）robots in more places，including schools，airports，and hospitals.Will they influence human behavior？In a study published recently，scientists found that mean robots can help people concentrate.The experiment，published in Science Robotics，was based on something called the Stroop Task，which is widely used in psychology and described as the "gold standard" of attentional tests.It challenges participants to name the colors of words and ignore their meanings while calculating reaction time.The researchers put a modern twist on the task，though-this time，there was a robot in the room.The goal was to see if the presence of a robot would affect cognition（认知），and the researchers found it did，but only when the robot was mean.How do you make a robot mean？In this case，a meter-tall toy robot called a Meccanoid G15 KS was made to respond to seven questions.The good robots told jokes，spoke about friendship，and described test subjects as nice.The bad robots replied to questions with passive aggressive comebacks，such as "I enjoy doing analysis programs but you would not understand" and statements like "I do notvalue friendship." Then the participants rated the robots."The more participants thought the robot made them uncomfortable，the greater the improvement of their Stroop performance was，" the researchers wrote."Not surprisingly，the bad robot was rated as less warm，friendly and pleasant than the good robot."The study authors argue that robots are crossing the line in some situations from machines to social agents.That will change how humans interact with（与…相互作用）and behave around them."Similar to a human's presence，the presence of a robot might not be neutral（无倾向性的）in situations like school or in the office when you are working." Nicolas Spatola，one of the study authors said in an email，"So before your boss decides to introduce a robot in your office，it could be a good idea to evaluate how you feel about it and how it can positively or negatively impact your work，how comfortable you may feel with it or if you feel it to be a threat."Just 58 students from University Clermont Auvergne in France participated in the experiment but the researchers found an increase in the speed of correct answers among those in the presence of a mean robot when compared to those who werewith a nice robot or alone.In the future，robots will almost certainly become more and more common in nursing homes，hotel check-in desks，behind the wheel，and elsewhere."If we want to improve the use of robots in our daily life，there seems to be a need to first understand how Human Robot Interaction can impact human psychology，" Spatola said.12. What was the finding of the new study？______A. The use of robots is rising.B. Humanoid robots can be mean.C. Unkind robots can sharpen our focus.D. Robots are becoming more functional.13. According to the passage，how did the participants judge the robots？______A. By their words.B. By their actions.C. By their appearance.D. By the Stroop Task.14. Which of the following might Nicolas Spatola agree with？______A. Be careful about using robots.B. Leave the robot if it presents a threat.C. Robots will have a good impact on offices.D. Robots may replace humans in the workplace.15. What was the drawback of the study？______A. The participants were too young.B. The study method wasn't scientific.C. There was a slight difference in speed.D. The number of the participants was too small.16. What can we infer from the last paragraph？______A. Scientists have already developed humanoid robots.B. Humanoid robots have already found its way into our daily life.C. Humanoid robots will certainly come into our daily life sooner or later.D. There is no difficulty we'll meet with before humanoid robots are widely used.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）When it comes to helping students learn and mature,there are several ways to increase their well-being.Although your children may be succeeding in the classroom,there are a few things that you still can do.Encouraging physical activity is the first thing you can do.More and more children do not participate in sports after school.It's important for you to encourage mobility with sports that are played after class.You should find sporting equipment,basketball courts and play areas where kids can increase their well-being. (1)Secondly,you can provide proper nutrition for your children.It's important for your children to receive proper nutrition both inside and outside of the home. (2) You'd better make it a point to provide enough nutrition for their proper development and growth.(3) Many parents fail to stop children from using smart phones and computers.There are some institutions that even encourage too much screen time as a way to teach children or keep them entertained.You should help the children remain excitedwithout sitting in front of a screen throughout the day.Last but not the least,monitoring bullying（欺凌）is also an essential part.Bullying continues to remain a common problem in some schools,making it important that the environment that your children grow in holds a high standard. (4)It's important to examine the school life as a whole to determine what factors are missing. (5) You may determine how well they adjust to the world around them and succeed in life.A.You should provide kids with fresh food.B.Besides,you'd better limit their screen time.C.It will encourage children to focus on their study.D.In addition,try your best to give them more freedom.E.This will reduce the risk of health conditions that include obesity.F.You can advise teachers to keep a practice of looking for bullying.G.Parents play a significant role in children's growth and well-being.17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Within a minute's walk of my house there was a wild stretch of unspoiled woodland，where there were blackberry plants，squirrels and their young.I （1）______ walked in this park with Rex --- a friendly，harmless little dog；and （2）______ we rarely met anyone in the park，I took Rex along without a leash（狗绳）.One day we met a mounted policeman in the park，a policeman eager to show his （3）______ ."What do you mean by letting that dog run （4）______ in the park without a leash and a muzzle（口套）？" he shouted at me angrily. "Don't you know it's against the law？""Yes，I know it is，" I replied softly，"but I didn't think he would do any（5）______ out here."You didn't think!You didn't think!The law doesn't know about what you think.That dog（6）______ kill a squirrel or bite a child.Now，I'm going to （7）______ this time；but if I catch this dog out here again without a leash，you'll have to tell it to the （8）______ ."I humbly （9）______ to obey.And I did obey --- for a few times.But Rex didn't like the muzzle，and neither did I；so we decided to take a （10）______ .Everything was lovely for a while，and then we got into （11）______ .Rex and I raced over the hill one afternoon and there，suddenly --- to my （12）______ --- I saw the majesty of the law，riding on a horse.Rex was out in a front，heading straight for the officer.I was in for it.I knew it.So I didn't （13）______ until the policeman started talking，I beat him to it.I said：" Officer，you've caught me （14）______ .I'm guilty.I have no alibis，no excuses.You （15）______ me last week that if I brought the dog outhere again without a muzzle you would fine me.""Well，now，" the policeman responded in a soft tone，"I know it's a （16）______ to let a little dog like that have a run out here when nobody is around.""Sure it is，" I replied，" （17）______ it is against the law.""Well，a little dog like that isn't going to harm anybody，" the policeman protested. "No，but he may kill （18）______ ，" I said."Well now，I think you are taking this a bit too seriously，" he told me."I'll tell you what you do.You just let him run over the hill there where I can't see him --- and we'll forget all about it."That policeman，being human，wanted a feeling of （19）______ ；so when I began to condemn myself，the only way he could nourish his self-esteem was to take the kind and generous attitude showing （20）______ .22. A. seldom B. sometimes C. frequently D. never23. A. when B. since C. if D. while24. A. authority B. force C. magic D. dignity25. A. loose B. freely C. wildly D. quickly26. A. wrong B. damage C. good D. harm27. A. can B. might C. will D. must28. A. give you up B. let you off C. give in to you D. put up with you29. A. owner B. policeman C. judge D. children30. A. listened B. promised C. agreed D. kept31. A. change B. chance C. charge D. cheat32. A. trap B. difficulty C. trouble D. shape33. A. disappointment B. surprise C. joy D. regret34. A. wait B. move C. say D. walk35. A. on the scene B. blue-blooded C. in spot D. red-handed36. A. warned B. told C. informed D. taught37. A. appeal B. temptation C. urge D. crime38. A. and B. so C. but D. because39. A. blackberry B. birds C. children D. squirrels40. A. importance B. achievement C. happiness D. respect41. A. sympathy B. regret C. mercy D. optimism四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）42. As a young man of both passion and endurance，Perce Blackhorow had long been dreaming of decent adventure.So he didn't give up when Sir Ernest Shackleton turned down his request to join the expedition.Perce （1）______ （secret）hid himself in a cupboard，only（2）______ （find）three days after they set off.He felt fortunate and happy when he （3）______ （assign）as a steward instead of being sent back home.It turned （4）______ to be a tough journey.The ship got （5）______ （stick）in the ice as they approached Antarctica and they had to abandon the ship.（6）______ the guidance of Sir Ernest，they （7）______ （throw）away nearly everything except necessities and a banjo，（8）______ kept their spirits up during the journey.Survival was not easy and things went from bad to worse.Finally SirErnest left for South Georgia Island in order to find help.The desperate situation made young Perce Blackborow feel down and become bad-tempered.It was the genuine（9）______ （encourage）and concern from Bless Frank Wild that cheered him up.Frank and Ernest's resolve and perseverance filled him with hope.Realizing that he shouldn't become selfish just because of （10）______ adversity they were faced with，he learned to be optimistic and determined.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）43. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的一下作文。
泾河一中2022-2023学年度第二学期5月质量检测高二英语（时间：100分钟满分：150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)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的ABC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 will the man do this afternoon?A.Stay at home.B.Buy a fridge.C.Go to the supermarket.2.What do we know about Jenny?A.She works hard on her study.B.She shouldn’t be proud.C.She is very clever.3.What was the weather like yesterday?A.At first rainy but later fine.B.At first fine but later rainy.C.Fine all the day.4.What does the woman do?A.A reporter.B.A writerC.A librarian5.What is the correct time now?A.2:40B.2:30C.2:20.第二节（共15小题,每小题1.5分,满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.How old is the man speaker now?A.29years oldB.30years oldC.31years old7.What job does Mr.Black offer the man?A.TeacherB.SalesmanC.Waiter.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
陕西省西安市部分学校2023-2024学年高二下学期阶段测试（二）数学试卷一、单选题1．下列选项中，属于组合问题的是（ ）A ．从六名学生中选三名学生参加数学、物理、化学竞赛，共有多少种选法B ．有十二名学生参加植树活动，要求三人一组，共有多少种分组方案C ．从3，5，7，9中任选两个数做指数运算，可以得到多少个幂D ．从1，2，3，4中任取两个数作为点的坐标，可以得到多少个不同的点2．踢球时甲､乙､丙三人互相传递，由甲开始传球，经过3次传递后，球又被传回到甲，则不同的传递方式共有（ ）A ．6种B ．8种C ．2种D ．4种3．“数独九宫格”原创者是18世纪的瑞士数学家欧拉，它的游戏规则很简单，将1到9这九个自然数填到如图所示的小九宫格的9个空格里，每个空格填一个数，且9个空格的数字各不相同，若中间空格已填数字4，且只填第二行和第二列，并要求第二行从左至右及第二列从上至下所填的数字都是从大到小排列的，则不同的填法种数为（ ）A ．70B ．120C ．140D ．1444．某科技小组有6名学生，其中男生4人，女生2人，现从中选出3人去参观展览，则至少有一名女生入选的不同选法种数为（ ）A ．12B ．16C ．18D ．245．若1n x ⎫⎪⎭的展开式的二项式系数之和为16，则21n x ⎫⎪⎭的展开式中41x 的系数为（ ） A ．8 B ．28 C ．56 D ．706．据典籍《周礼·春官》记载，“宫、商、角、徵、羽”这五音是中国古乐的基本音阶，成语“五音不全”就是指此五音．如果把这五个音阶全用上，排成一个五音阶音序，要求“宫”不为末音节，“羽”不为首音节，可以排成不同音序的种数是（ ）A ．36B ．60C ．72D ．78 7．已知函数()21cos 4f x x x =+，f ′ x 为()f x 的导函数，则f ′ x 的大致图象是（ ） A ． B ．C ．D ．8．某校高三年级有8名同学计划高考后前往武当山､黄山､庐山三个景点旅游.已知8名同学中有4名男生，4名女生.每个景点至少有2名同学前往，每名同学仅选一处景点游玩，其中男生甲与女生A 不去同一处景点游玩，女生B 与女生C 去同一处景点游玩，则这8名同学游玩行程的方法数为（ ）A ．564B ．484C ．386D ．640二、多选题9．用n 种不同的颜色涂图中的矩形,,,A B C D ，要求相邻的矩形涂色不同，不同的涂色方法总种数记为()s n ，则（ ）A ．()312s =B ．()436s =C ．()5120s =D ．()6600s =10．某周周一到周六的夜间值班工作由甲、乙、丙三人负责，每人负责其中的两天，每天只需一人值班，则下列关于安排方法数的说法正确的有（ ）A ．共有90种安排方法B ．甲连续两天值班的安排方法有30种C ．甲连续两天值班且乙连续两天值班的安排方法有18种D ．甲、乙、丙三人每人都连续两天值夜班的安排方法有6种11．函数()f x 及其导函数()f x '的定义均为R ，且()f x 是奇函数，设()()g x f x '=，()()4h x f x x =-+，则以下结论一定正确的有（ ）A ．()g x 为偶函数B ．函数()21g x -的图象关于直线12x =-对称 C ．()h x 的图象关于()4,4对称D ．设数列{}n a 为等差数列，若121144a a a +++=L ，则()()()121144h a h a h a +++=L三、填空题12．若()554541012...x a x a x a x a -=++++，则012345a a a a a a +++++=.13．4名男生和3名女生排成一排照相，要求男生和男生互不相邻，女生与女生也互不相邻，则不同的排法共有种．14．“莺啼岸柳弄春晴，柳弄春晴夜月明：明月夜晴春弄柳，晴春弄柳岸啼莺.”这是清代女诗人吴绛雪的一首回文诗，“回文”是汉语特有的一种使用语序回环往复的修辞手法，而数学上也有类似这样特征的一类“回文数”，如232，251152等，那么在所有五位正整数中，有且仅有两位数字是偶数的“回文数”共有个.四、解答题15．（1）求()()10211x x x ++-的展开式中5x 的系数； （2）求9291 除以100的余数．16．已知二项式()0121nn n x a a x a x -=+++L ，且满足45A 30C n n =. (1)求n 的值；(2)求123n a a a a ++++L 的值.17．中华文化源远流长，为了让青少年更好地了解中国的传统文化，某培训中心计划利用暑期开设“围棋”、“武术”、“书法”、“剪纸”、“京剧”、“刺绣”六门体验课程．(1)若体验课连续开设六周，每周一门，求“京剧”和“剪纸”课程排在不相邻的两周的所有排法种数；(2)现有甲、乙、丙三名学生报名参加暑期的体验课程，每人都选两门课程，甲和乙有一门共同的课程，丙和甲、乙的课程都不同，求所有选课的种数；(3)计划安排A 、B 、C 、D 、E 五名教师教这六门课程，每门课程只由一名教师任教，每名教师至少任教一门课程，教师A 不任教“围棋”课程，教师B 只能任教一门课程，求所有课程安排的种数．18．已知函数()e x f x x =-（其中e 是自然对数的底数）.(1)求()f x 在[]1,1-上的最值；(2)若函数()()e (R)x g x f x a a =-∈没有零点，求实数a 的取值范围.19．规定()()11C !mx x x x m m --+=L ，其中x R ∈，m 是正整数，且0C 1x =，这是组合数C m n （n 、m 是正整数，且m n ≤）的一种推广.(1)求315C -的值；(2)组合数的两个性质：①C C m n m n n-=；②11C C C m m m n n n -++=是否都能推广到C m x （x ∈R ，m 是正整数）的情形？若能推广，则写出推广的形式并给出证明；若不能，则说明理由；(3)已知组合数C mn 是正整数，证明：当x ∈Z ，m 是正整数时，C m n Z ∈.。
2022-2023学年陕西省西安市第十一中学高三英语月考试题含解析一、选择题1. If nature does not provide man with the necessary material, it is the laboratory_______ he will turn to for it.A. whereB. thatC. whichD. what参考答案：B2. -_______ local attempt to control the growth of housing prices is practical. Hopefully, it will take _______ effect soon.A. A; anB. The; /C. A; /D. The; an参考答案：B略3. The couple are at the same age, but , the husband looks much older than his wife.A. in additionB. in realityC. in contrastD. in detail参考答案：C略4. — Don't put the waste on the ground, young man.— Oh, I'm sorry. I ______ the dustbin there.A. hadn't seenB. haven’t seenC. didn't seeD. wasn't seeing参考答案：C略5. . The newly built cafe, the walls of ______ painted light green, is really a peaceful place for us, especially after hard work.A. whoseB. itC. whatD. which参考答案：B略6. It is said that by no means to get into the chemistry lab without Mr Smith’s permission.A.can the students be allowedB.the students can be allowedC.can be the students allowedD.can be allowed the students参考答案：A7. The person sitting opposite _____ Mr．Smith is our new manager．A．to B．/ C．with D．of参考答案：B8. My demand is that the information_______ in my report _____ to Mr. Brown without delay.A. referred to, to be e-mailedB. referring to ,e-mailedC. referred to, be e-mailedD. referring to, being e-mailed参考答案：C9. --- Why do you work so hard day and night, Tom?--- ___________ my parents’ expectations.A. To live up toB. To meet the demand ofC. To make use ofD. In return for参考答案：A略10. It took her a long time to ____ her first boyfriend, for they had been in love for three years．A．get through B．get awayC．get along D．get over参考答案：D11. No matter how clever a computer becomes, it can never _______ of humans, because it has to work with artificial intelligence, which is made by us humans.A. take placeB. instead ofC. take the placeD. substitute参考答案：C9. Instead of flocking into the cities, the peasants __________ villages and townships of a new type in the past few years.A. had builtB. was buildingC. have been buildingD. built参考答案：C略13. ----I think what makes a girl shine is not her looks but her personality?---- ____.A. You have a pointB. It serves you rightC. Not likelyD. Don’t mention it参考答案：A14. We ______ wait for a bus to get to the station since we are not in a hurry.A. might wellB. might as wellC. could wellD. should as well参考答案：B15. The old temple _______ roof was damaged in storm is now under repair.A. whereB. whichC. itsD. whose参考答案：D考查定语从句。
陕西省西安市名校2023-2024学年中考联考英语试卷含答案注意事项1．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回．2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0．5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置．3．请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符．4．作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案．作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效．5．如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗．Ⅰ. 单项选择1、He didn’t wake up he heard the noise.A．until B．while C．if D．because2、David Burt’s dream in China is to go into the west and ______ an early childhood school there.A．clean up B．look up C．give up D．set up3、Look at my new jeans. My mother gave ________ to me for ________ birthday.A．it; me B．them; my C．they; mine D．its; I4、My uncle regretted his house in Shanghai last year, because the house price keeps rising.A．sell B．to sell C．selling D．sold5、I failed to catch the last bus on the cold winter night and I couldn’t feel ________.A．terrible B．the more terrible C．more terrible D．the most terrible6、一Did you have a discussion with him about the matter?一No. When I saw him, he his history project busily.A．was preparing B．prepares C．has prepared D．prepared7、Her sister goes to the Music Club _______ every Monday morning.A．at B．/ C．on D．in8、— I think the plan is just a waste of time. What do you think?—Well, if you don’t support t he plan, ________.A．neither do I B．so do I C．neither will I D．so will I9、– ________ is it from our school to Nianhua Bay?– About 40 minutes by coach. Wanna go?A．How long B．How far C．How soon D．How much10、Sandy is used to looking for a while at in the mirror before going out.A．she B．her C．hers D．herselfⅡ. 完形填空11、The passengers on the bus watched with sympathy(同情)as Susan made her way carefully up the steps. She paid for the drive and then，using her hands to 1 the seats, settled(安顿)in one of them.It had been a year since Susan became blind. As the result of an accident she was suddenly thrown into a world of2 . Susan’s husband Mark watched her fall into hopelessness and he decided to use every possible means to help his wife.Finally, Susan felt ready to 3 to her job，but how would she get there? She used to take the bus, but she was now too afraid of getting around the city by herself. Mark volunteered to ride the bus with Susan each morning and evening until she could 4 it by herself.For two weeks, Mark went with Susan to and from 5 each day. He taught her how to depend on her other6 , specifically her hearing, to decide where she was.At last, Susan decided that she was 7 to try the trip on her own. Monday morning arrived. Before she left, she held her husband tightly, her eyes filled with tears of thankfulness. She said good-bye and, for the first time, they went their 8 ways. Each day went 9 , and a wild excitement took hold of Susan. She was doing it!On Friday morning, Susan took the bus to work as 10 . As she was getting off the bus, the driver said, “Miss, I sure 11 you.” Surprisingly, Susan asked the driver 12 .“You know, every morning for the 13 week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you until you enter your office building 14 ,” the bus driver said.Tears of happiness ran down Susan’s cheeks. She was so lucky for he had given her a gift more powerful than 15 . That is the gift of love that can bring light where there is darkness.1．A．feel B．choose C．count D．touch2．A．weakness B．sickness C．darkness D．sadness3．A．return B．keep C．belong D．stick4．A．try B．manage C．control D．follow5．A．home B．hospital C．school D．work6．A．feelings B．parts C．senses D．skills7．A．busy B．happy C．ready D．willing8．A．opposite B．separate (分开的) C．fixed D．normal9．A．terribly B．perfectly C．sadly D．badly10．A．possible B．usual C．if D．often11．A．admire B．respect C．know D．support12．A．what B．how C．why D．where13．A．next B．same C．first D．past14．A．quickly B．silently C．happily D．safely15．A．courage B．direction C．sight D．serviceⅢ. 语法填空12、语法填空阅读下面短文，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。
市一中2015-2016学年度第二学期期末高二英语试题第一部分听力( 共两节，满分20分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where are they most possibly?A. At the post officeB. The bookstoreC. At the bank2. What’s the man doing?A. Borrowing a bookB. Reading a bookC. Buying a book3. How is the man today?A. He is betterB. He is very angryC. He is still very sick4. What is the total cost for them?A. 100 yuanB.50 yuanC.150 yuan5. Where is Mr Black now?A. He is at the Friendship Hotel.B. He is in the office.C. He is at lunch.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出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至7题。
6. What are talking about?A. The weather of LondonB. Travelling to BritainC. The traffic of London7. What does the woman think of the London buses?A. Rather slowB. Very goodC. Too expensive听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
2021-2022学年陕西省西安市雁塔区第二中学、渭北中学高二下学期期末联考英语试题1. There are about 100 beaches around the Sydney Harbor and along the coast. If you find it hard to pick the best destination, here are four waiting for you.Freshwater BeachFreshwater Beach is the location where surfing was first introduced to Australia in 1915. The beach is only 350 meters long and is a popular destination for surfers. The beach is protected and therefore provides a quiet swimming experience away from the hustle and bustle of its busy neighboring beaches.Bondi BeachBondi Beach, Australia’s most famous beach, is more than 100 meters wide and over 3 kilometers long, which allows plenty of space for the large number of tourists and locals. On a sunny day every grain of sand is covered with bodies, with crowds pouring into nearby bars and cafes. Parking near the beach is impossible. It’s also the perfect spot to see a sunset and the scene of family parties during summer.Clovelly BeachAs one of the best options for surfing and exploring what hides beneath the water’s surface, Clovelly, noted for its unique narrow bay between two rocky ridges, is a popular destination for swimmers. It’s a good base where you can check out diving routes through the waters, or take a coastal walk to Bondi.Palm BeachIt’s the scene of the long-running Home and Away TV series and endless celebrity spotting. A salt water lake affords great views, typical of beaches on the north side of the harbor. On a nice day, Palm Beach is a postcard-perfect sand destination.1. What do Freshwater Beach and Clovelly Beach have in common?A．They both have free training services. B．They are both suitable for swimming.C．They are both the birthplaces of surfing. D．They both provide underwaterexploration.2. What can tourists do at Bondi Beach?A．Have a sunbathing. B．Hold a live concert.C．Park their cars at will. D．Enjoy a sunrise watching.3. Where are you most likely to see TV show shooting?B．Bondi Beach. C．Clovelly Beach. D．Palm Beach.A．FreshwaterBeach.2. A mild-mannered cat by day, at night Rusty was just the opposite. Often, Bill and I would lie in bed quarreling over whether we should let it out to wander in the dark or put up with another sleepless night.So, instead, we lay in the dark each noisy night and wondered what damage Rusty would do. And always in the morning, if I had forgotten to put the butter in the cupboard, there were marks from a rough, little tongue and once even a paw print.Som ething had to give. Bill looked at me straight in the eyes, “Do it.” My reservations were such, however, that it took me several weeks and the loss of nearly a pound of butter to decide we didn’t have much choice.That night, I put Rusty on his cat bed and patted him a little guiltily on the head. Then I began filling the kitchen sink with about two inches of water. Rusty loved jumping into a damp sink and then tracking water all over the cupboards and across the kitchen floor. According to the article I saved from a website to my folder, cats used to jumping into your sink, but they won’t do it again if they jump in and find a couple of inches of water.Next, I cleared the cupboards of everything. Then I got out all my metal cookie sheets and a fork to go with each. According to the article, you should support a cookie sheet with a fork. When your cat jumps on the counter, he will knock down the insecurely balanced cookie sheets. What happens next will stop him from doing it a second time.Everything in place, I slipped onto our bed quietly, waiting. Suddenly, there came an awfully loud noise of metal. A chain reaction of crashes next. Finally, Rusty rounded the corner in the hall heavily and leaped through our doorway onto the foot of our bed, trembling under our cover. And that was the night Rusty, the Midnight Troublemaker, retired.1. Which of the following best describes Rusty at night?A．Cold-blooded. B．Adorable. C．Good-tempered. D．Troublesome.2. What did Bil l mean by saying “Do it”A．To leave the cat outdoor. B．To give the cat a lesson.C．To reserve food for the cat. D．To give the cat more butter.3. What did the writer do before she went to bed that night?A．Filled the sink with water. B．Laid two traps for the cat.C．Covered the counter with sheets. D．Cleaned the kitchen thoroughly.4. How did the author probably feel about the outcome of her effort?A．Satisfied. B．Disappointed. C．Anxious. D．Regretful.3. California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor(因素).The number of trees larger than two feet across has declined by 50 percent on more than 46, 000 square miles of California forests, the new study finds. No area was spared or unaffected, from thefoggy northern coast to the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the San Gabriels above Los Angeles. In the Sierra high country, the number of big trees has fallen by more than 55 percent; in parts of southern California the decline was nearly 75 percent.Many factors contributed to the decline, said Patrick McIntyre, an ecologist who was the lead author of the study. Woodcutters targeted big trees. Housing development pushed into the woods. Aggressive wildfire control has left California forests crowded with small trees that compete with big trees for resources(资源).But in comparing a study of California forests done in the 1920s and 1930s with another one between 2001 and 2010, McIntyre and his colleagues documented a widespread death of big trees that was evident even in wildlands protected from woodcutting or development.The loss of big trees was greatest in areas where trees had suffered the greatest water shortage. The researchers figured out water stress with a computer model that calculated how much water trees were getting in comparison with how much they needed, taking into account such things as rainfall, air temperature, dampness of soil, and the timing of snowmelt(融雪).Since the 1930s, McIntyre said, the biggest factors driving up water stress in the state have been rising temperatures, which cause trees to lose more water to the air, and earlier snowmelt, which reduces the water supply available to trees during the dry season.1. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The seriousness of big-tree loss in California.B．The increasing variety of California big trees.C．The distribution of big trees in California forests.D．The influence of farming on big trees in California.2. Which of the following is well-intentioned but may be bad for big trees?A．Ecological studies of forests.B．Banning woodcutting.C．Limiting housing development.D．Fire control measures.3. What is a major cause of the water shortage according to McIntyre?A．Inadequate snowmelt. B．A longer dry season.C．A warmer climate. D．Dampness of the air.4. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．California’s Forests: Where Have All the Big Trees Gone?B．Cutting of Big Trees to Be Prohibited in California SoonC．Why Are the Big Trees Important to California Forests?D．Patrick McIntyre: Grow More Big Trees in California4. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center mapped brain changes aftera year of aerobic workouts and uncovered a potentially significant process: Exercise increases blood flow into two key areas of the brain associated with memory.The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, showed this blood flow can help even older people with memory issues improve cognition, a finding that could guide future Alzheimer's disease research, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center.In the study, researchers followed 30 participants who were 60 or older and had memory problems. Half experienced a year of aerobic exercise while the other half did stretches. “We've shown that even when your memory starts to fade, you can still do something about it by adding aerobic exercise to your lifestyle," said Binu Thomas, a senior research scientist of UT Southwestern Medical Center who led the study. "The aerobic exercise group showed a 47% improvement in some memory scores after a year; the other group showed slight change. Brain imaging of the aerobic exercise group, taken while at rest at the beginning and end of the study, showed increased blood flew into the specific brain areas that played important roles in memory function."Many teams across the world are trying to determine if aerobic exercise might fight memory loss. Evidence is growing that it could at least play a small role in delaying or reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. For example, a 2018 study showed that people with lower fitness levels experienced faster retrogression of vital nerve fibers in the brain called white matter related to memory.“Blood flow in the brain connected with memory improvement is still a part of the puzzle, and we need to continue piecing it together," Thomas says. "But we've seen enough date to know that starting a fitness program can have lifelong benefits for our brains as well as our hearts."1. What is the study mainly about?A．Old people have memory issues. B．Exercise improves memory.C．Aerobic workouts benefit mental health. D．Alzheimer's disease can be cured.2. What happened to participants after one-year aerobic exercise?A．Earlier memories were refreshed. B．Memory scores showed very smallchange.C．Brain imaging remained the same. D．More blood flew into memory-relatedareas.3. What does the underlined word “retrogression“ mean in the fourth paragraph?A．Growth. B．Recovery. C．Decline. D．Extension.4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Further research work requires doing. B．More people experience memory loss.C．Mystery of brain blood flow has been solved. D．Signs of memory loss can be discovered earlier.5. Lifestyle Habits to Reduce StressPeople have been living in a storm of stress recently, which has had a bad impact on our well-being.1 , but severe or lasting stress can increase the risk for stress-related diseases. Here's how to start making healthy changes to reduce your stress levels.Try meditating (冥想). To meditate, simply bring your full attention to your breath, breathing through the nose. 2 , come back to your breath without judgment. Meditation can help to lower cortisol (皮质醇) levels, blood pressure and heart rate.Find a hobby you enjoy. That can mean practicing an instrument, painting, cooking or playing with your children. 3 . The key is to focus on what you are doing to block out the rest of what is going on.4 Research has discovered many health benefits from being in nature. Getting outside and spending some time in nature can help relieve stress ，improve your mood and boost feelings of happiness and well-being.Seek support and connection. Being lonely can cause an increase in cortisol levels. 5 It is also through our social connections that we keep our stress levels down. If you can't be with a friend or loved one in person, a phone call or Zoom meeting can help you stay connected.Building on these behaviors will build your confidence and empower you to create a lifestyle with lower levels of stress and improved health and wellness.6. For most people, having things stolen feels like an offence. Robbie Pruitt admitted that he got________ when he discovered the theft of his mountain bike last September. But soon enough, his________ took a turn. After letting go of his anger and frustration, he found himself on a road to sympathy ________.For Pruitt, a keen bicyclist, the first thing to do was ________ his stolen bike. But when he went bike shopping, he found few available, which got him thinking: What if the ________ of bikes was Covid-19 related, and what if the person who'd taken his bike really needed ________ to get to work?With that thought in mind, Pruitt ________ a plan and posted it on the community website. He________ to fix bikes free of charge for anyone who needed it. He also asked for unwanted bikes, which he would repair-again ________. And then he would donate them to folks who could truly use them but didn't have the ________ to buy one.The day the post went live, Pruitt received thirty ________ bicycles. Then came more than 500________ for detailed information. By the end of 2020, Pruitt had repaired more than 140 for donation or to be ________ to their owners.Pruitt tries to give his donations to families that are ________ struggling. ________ simply satisfying a material need, he has provided an opportunity for kids in his neighborhood to learn how to fix their own bikes.In addition to ________ skills, Pruitt's lessons teach teamwork, encourage self-worth, and promote feelings of community. ________, the kids have gained a sense of accomplishment."It's a really great ________ for kids,“ said a neighbor in an interview with the local newspaper. "Pruitt is certainly providing a ________, but it's not just the bikes. It's the relationships in the community. It's the ________ that he can make on people."1.A．amazed B．mad C．curious D．frightened2.A．emotions B．career C．opinions D．route3.A．ever B．together C．instead D．yet4.A．ride B．lock C．repair D．replace5.A．lack B．variety C．increase D．quality6.A．instruction B．qualification C．transportation D．permission7.A．came up with B．stuck to C．gave up D．broke away from 8.A．remembered B．refused C．hesitated D．offered9.A．by accident B．in advance C．for free D．on credit10.A．profit B．budget C．courage D．excuse11.A．shared B．used C．expensive D．modern12.A．enquiries B．advertisements C．notices D．announcements 13.A．exported B．sold C．lent D．returned14.A．hardly B．slightly C．truly D．instantly15.A．Without B．Beyond C．Upon D．Among16.A．practical B．commercial C．mathematical D．social17.A．Otherwise B．However C．Somehow D．Meanwhile 18.A．promise B．celebration C．comfort D．experience 19.A．competition B．service C．ceremony D．suggestion 20.A．compromise B．impression C．impact D．progress7. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2019-2020学年九年级下学期第一次月考英语试卷范围：九下6.2&6.3，七上，七下（U5&U6）(考试时间：120分钟满分：150分)I.听力（共三节，20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节听句子听下面五个句子，从每小题所给的三幅图中选出与句子内容相符的选项。
（每个句子读两遍）第二节听对话听下面七段对话,从每小题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出正确答案(每段对话读两遍)，听第1段对话,回答第6小题。
()6.What does the girl want to be?A.A firefighter.B.A secretary.C.An astronaut.听第2段对话,回答第7小题()7.What does Darren think is awful(可怕的)in Beijing?A.The weather.B.The traffic.C.The food..听第3段对话,回答第8小题()8.Who wants to borrow the CD today?A.Jane.B.Tom.C.Michael.听第4段对话,回答第9小题()9.How many students go to school by bus?A.Five.B.Ten.C.Fifteen.听第5段对话,回答第10、11小题。
()10.What's Maria weak in?A.Pronunciation.B.Listening.C Grammar.()11.What may be the relationship between the two speakers?A.They're policeman and tourist.B.They're father and daughter.C.They're teacher and student.听第6段对话,回答第12、13小题。
2023-2024学年陕西省西安市雁塔区第二中学高二下学期第一次阶段性测评英语试卷Four Most Famous Paintings in the WorldThe Starry NightArtist: Vincent Willem van GoghWhere to see it: the Museum of Modern Art (New York, US)Being treated for mental illness in hospital and inspired by the view from the window of his room, Van Gogh painted The Starry Night. The painting is famous for Van Gogh’s creative use of thick brushstrokes (笔画). The painting’s striking blues and yellows and the dreamy atmosphere have attracted art lovers for decades. The ScreamArtist: Edvard MunchWhere to see it: the National Museum and the Munch Museum (Oslo, Norway)The Scream is not a single w ork of art. According to a British museum’s blog, there are two paintings, two pastels (彩粉画) and a number of prints, The paintings are in the National Museum and the Munch Museum, and in 2012, one of the pastels was sold for almost 120 million. Mona LisaArtist: Leonardo da VinciWhere to see it: the Louvre Museum (Paris. France)It should come as no surprise that one of the most famous paintings in the world is a woman with a mysterious smile. It is the earliest known Italian painting to focus closely on the sitter in a half-length portrait (像) , according to the Louvre, where it was first exhibited in 1804. The Last SupperArtist: Leonardo da VinciWhere to see it: Santa Maria delle Grazie (Milan, Italy)Leonardo is the only artist to appear on this list twice. The Last Supper is about the last time Jesus had dinner with his followers. The painting is actually a huge wall painting-4. 6 meters high and 8. 8 meters wide, which makes for a memorable viewing experience.1. Where is The Starry Night exhibited?A．In the Louvre Museum.B．In the Munch Museum.C．In the Museum of Modern Art.D．In Santa Maria delle Grazie.2. What is special about The Scream?A．It is exhibited in three museums.B．It includes a series of works of art.C．It is famous for a smile in the painting.D．It was painted in a mental hospital.3. What do Mona Lisa and The Last Supper have in common?A．They feature religious figures.B．They both belong to wall paintings.C．They are exhibited in the National Museum.D．They were painted by Leonardo da Vinci.Many of us have dreams of being our own boss and starting our own businesses, and one woman has been able to make her dreams a reality with the help of a complete change of lifestyle.Catherine White, 46, spent her teenage years washing cars in order to make ends meet and now she owns a £20 million business empire. Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, she said, “My childhood was so unstable, so I always wanted and needed to be indep endent. I didn’t believe working for someone else gave me that and my future would still rely on someone else.”At 24, Catherine started her first business from a desk in her sister’s art school but she was struggling with a panic disorder at the time and would find comfort in junk food, which led her to follow an unhealthy lifestyle. After the company reached a steady point a few years later, she decided to go travelling and in the process, completely changed her outlook on life. The woman said the “dramatic change” of scenery helped her mental health significantly, and she was even able to cut junk food out of her diet — dropping her from a size 24 to a size 12 by the time she returned to the UK. And the business mogul (大亨) believes changing her lifestyle also helped her succeed in her career as she is no longer scared of making decisions or speaking in public.This year, Catherine aims to grow one of the companies under her Freedom Services Group umbrella, Stella Insurance. She set it up in Australia for women. With each deal, the business donates $5 to a charity, and plans are underway to launch in the UK.The now-millionaire said, “In my wildest dreams, I wouldn’t have thought it could become the size that it has.”4. Why did Catherine decide to set up her own business?A．To accumulate work experience. B．To make donations to a charity.C．To depend on herself in the future. D．To raise money for her illness.5. What can we learn about Catherine from the text?A．She used to be addicted to junk food. B．She was offered a job in an art school.C．She was good at speaking in public. D．She set up Stella Insurance in the UK. 6. Which words best describe Catherine as a businesswoman now?A．Talented and energetic. B．Successful andcaring.C．Ambitious andcautious.D．Brave andimaginative.7. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A．Well begun is half done. B．Details determine success or failure.C．Interest is the best teacher. D．A strong-willed soul can reach his goal. We all have an idea about the common types of environmental problems. However, light pollution may be a new term to many of us. But, the fact is that it does affect mankind, other living forms and the environment as a whole.What is light pollution? It presents all forms of misused man-made light. The obvious cause of light pollution is the use of outdoor lighting products improperly. It can be office lighting, car headlights, station lights, streetlights and many more.Light pollution is harmful to both animals and plants. Upon studies, it is found that obvious effects are observed in the behaviour of animals that are active at night. Needless to mention, bright light at night makes it difficult for these animals to hunt, wander and perform their regular activities. Light pollution is directly or indirectly responsible for causing several diseases. Its effects are related to disturbance in the physical rhythm (节奏). It contributes to risks of developing cancerous cells. So, it’s nothing less than a threat to human health.You have already seen the negative effects of light pollution on animals and human health. Apart from this, the actual cost of misused light is about millions of dollars every year. It also leads to the release of greenhouse gases and global warming. After all, coal or gas is used for producing electricity.While outdoor lighting and using man-made lighting products are part of our modern lifestyle, some simple ways will surely help in reducing light pollution. For example, while installing (安装) outdoor lighting, make sure that they are pointed downwards. Also, use only the required lighting equipment for both home and offices. Believe it or not, many people living in the urban areas cannot view clear sky and stars at night. Let’s contribute our part in reducing th e pollution.8. What can we learn about light pollution?A．It has little effect on plants.B．It contributes to most cancers.C．It is a negative fruit of light technology.D．It affects animals’ behavior during the day.9. Why does light pollution affect the climate?A．It increases the temperature at night.B．It creates clouds in parts of the Earth.C．It stops the release of greenhouse gases.D．It is related to the burning of coal and gas.10. How can we contribute our part in reducing light pollution?A．Forbid the use of outdoor lighting.B．Use clean energy to produce electricity.C．Avoid unnecessary lights at home and offices.D．Reduce money spent on light in urban areas.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Citizens should be banned to install outdoor lighting.B．Only simple ways can help reduce light pollution.C．There is no clear sky or stars over the urban areas.D．Light pollution needs to be dealt with urgently.An economist, Adam Smith, famously wrote that “it is not from the benevolence (慈善)of the butcher, the brewer or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own self-interest.” Like Smith, many economists today believe that one’s self-interest is what drives competition and growth in market economies. Yet, in an increasingly interconnected society, it is even more crucial to have collaborative skills. Thus we should encourage cooperation to better prepare children for the future.Firstly, in the present age marked by the transformative potential of technology to facilitate interactions, cooperation is an especially prized soft skill to have. As a research study proves, soft skills such as good communication and empathy consist of qualitative indicators of outstanding employees as compared to technical skills or knowledge. In contrast, excessively (过分地)competitive and individualistic behaviour may fracture social relations in the community of co-workers and since no man is an island, even the most competent employee will not be able to pursue his goals effectively without the help of others who are able to share a common vision and understanding.Moreover, encouraging cooperation increase a healthy sense of self-esteem in children that better prepares them for the competitive working world. Many modern societies today are consumed by an obsessive drive for success and the pressure to perform has infiltrated both classrooms and offices alike. The consequences of the fierce competitive culture include higher rates of anxiety and depression among university students and office workers, which are all counterproductive. Teamwork can help a maturing individual realise that each has his or her own unique set of abilities to bring to the table and that another person’s strengths do not in any way dimi nish (降低)the value of his or her talents. Thus, cooperation can affirm the self-worth of children by correcting the violent insight that winning or paper achievement is an exclusive (唯一)measure of success in life.However, critics may claim that in a cutthroat world, adapting to competition should be of supreme priority in education and parenting. To achieve one’s deepest ambitions, such as to become a medical student, or to create a tech start-up, one has to adopt competition by actively fighting for opportunities and distinguishing oneself from others. Nevertheless, since passion can already stimulate children to work hard to fulfill their ambitions, the need to encourage competition may be at the end of the day. As much as external competition can drive people to pursue excellence, internal motivation is at least equally or arguably even more essential, and collaboration plays an instrumental role in helping one uncover one’s tendency and motivations.12. What can be inferred from Adam Smith’s words?A．Our society is increasingly interconnected.B．Our dinner is made out of the regards to markets.C．Self-interest pushes the development of economies.D．The butcher, the brewer or the baker is not sympathy.13. What does the underlined word “fracture” mean in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Deepen. B．Establish. C．Maintain. D．Damage.14. Which of the following might the author agree with?A．Paper achievement is an exclusive measure of success.B．Confidence and ambitions can be achieved through cooperation.C．Actively fighting for distinguishing oneself is a healthy competition.D．Competition is not essential for people to pursue excellence.15. What is the author’s purpose of writing this passage?A．To introduce parents the advantages of cooperation.B．To inform parents to balance cooperation and competition.C．To persuade parents to care about their children’s education.D．To tell parents to encourage their children to learn to cooperate.Can't Resist Junk Food? Study Suggests You Try This Simple TrickYou're tired and hungry. Then you catch a whiff of something delicious, probably fried and almost certainly fattening. It is fried chicken! 16 A new research says that exposing to the smell of junk food for at least two minutes can actually help you make healthier food choices.Let's take a closer look at this process. Have you ever noticed that whatever appetizing treat catches your nose's attention tends to be most appealing just after you first smell it? What will happen if you're standing in line after a couple of minutes? 17 And recent science says that this is actually the right moment to walk away.The results of a series of experiments, including field studies at a supermarket and at a middle school cafeteria, show that extended exposure (of more than two minutes) to junk food smell (e. g,cookie smell) leads to lower purchases of unhealthy foods compared with healthy smell (e.g.strawberry smell). 18 That is why long exposure to junk food smell can be as satisfactory as actually having it in your mouth, which in turn decreases the desire for consumption of junk food.19 When the exposure to smell of healthy food were examined, food choices were not profoundly influenced. The reason for this is that healthy food are not connected with reward in our brain and therefore have little influence on what we desire.So next time you're feeling you don't have the will power to resist that French fries, it might be as simple as sitting there and smelling all that sweetness for just a minute or two. 20In high school, I got my first job at the local hardware (五金制品) store, all thanks to Mr. Anderson, our neighbor. He offered me a chance to _________ there. My parents gave the thumbs (拇指) up, so I _________ the world of part-time jobs.My daily tasks weren’t too _________. I tidied up shelves and helped _________ find what they needed. But working in a(n) _________ hardware store during the summer turned out to be more_________ than I thought. I had to manage between helping customers with screws and refilling shelves with goods.At dinner, I’d _________ tales of my day, admitting that the _________ was proving more difficult than I first thought. My dad, who had his share of hands-on experience fixing cars, would laugh and share _________ from his early mechanic (机械师) days.He’d say, “Jobs like this teach you more than just about money; they __________ your character.” Back then, I didn’t realize that my summer __________ at the hardware store was turning out to be more than just a way to __________ some extra money.As the summer went on, I found myself gaining a __________ understanding of responsibility and the essence of hard work. The simple __________ in the store became life lessons, teaching me to appreciate and __________ the people who work hard every day to make everything go smoothly.21.A．work B．study C．play D．wait22.A．dealt with B．gave up C．jumped into D．took over 23.A．clear B．complicated C．adventurous D．specific 24.A．parents B．neighbors C．workers D．customers 25.A．strange B．empty C．comfortable D．busy 26.A．challenging B．disappointing C．annoying D．boring 27.A．read B．share C．create D．hear 28.A．lesson B．experiment C．job D．life29.A．exhibits B．tools C．stories D．books 30.A．shape B．show C．worsen D．accept 31.A．training B．experience C．arrangement D．camp 32.A．waste B．cost C．raise D．earn 33.A．deeper B．poorer C．quicker D．simpler 34.A．methods B．answers C．ideas D．tasks 35.A．help B．respect C．meet D．employ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
陕西省西安市临潼区代王中学高二英语模拟试卷含解析一、选择题25. The production and use of goods may ______ outcomes like pollution or social costs.A. come aboutB. come fromC. result inD. result from参考答案：C略2. I have had my bike ___ ,and I'm going to have somebody ___ my radio tomorrow.A. repair; to repairB. repairing; to be repairedC. repaired; repairD. to repair; repairing参考答案：C3. The last letter ____ arrived yesterday morning left him______ very sad.A. which; feelB. which; to feelC. that; feelingD. /; felt参考答案：C4. His look suggested that he hadn’t expected that result.A. astonishingB. astonishedC. surprisingD. being astonished参考答案：B5. ________ his efforts devoted to his studies, he failed to be admitted to a college.A. For allB. Even thoughC. AlthoughD. But that参考答案：A6. By the time ______, Jim _______ three hundred Chinese characters.A. he was five; had learntB. he was five; has learntC. at the age of five; learntD. when he was five; has参考答案：A7. Late in the afternoon, they arrived at ______ small village ______ north of the West Hill.A. the; theB. a; /C. a; theD. the; /参考答案：b略8. ----- We’d like you to start work tomorrow if possible.------ I’m sorry, but I can’t possibly start until Monday. ____________?A. Do you agree with meB. Is that a good ideaC. Do y ou think I’m rightD. Will that be all right参考答案：D9. He hurried to the booking office only _____ that all the tickets had been sold out.A to be toldB to tellC tellingD told参考答案：A10. I had just stepped out of the bathroom and was busy drying myself with a towel ______ I heard the steps.A. whileB. sinceC. whenD. after参考答案：C略11. Although very hard, he didn’t pass the exam.A. workB. to workC. workingD. worked参考答案：c略12. The time he has devoted ______ the disabled is now considered ______ of great value.A. to help; beingB. to helping; to beC. to help; to beD. helping; being参考答案：B13. ------Did you attend Professor Johnson’s lecture about the evolution of videos and sound devices? ------I wish I __________. I __________ a job interview with the UN.A. had, hadB. had, was havingC. could, have hadD. could have, were having参考答案：B14. If I hadn’t stood under the ladder to catch you when you fell, younow.A. wouldn’t be smilingB. couldn’t have smiledC. didn’t smileD. won’t smile参考答案：A15. People in the west make _______ a rule to buy Christmas presents for their s and friends.A. thisB. thatC.it D. as参考答案：C二、新的题型16. Planning before buying something is a good idea. For example, you are going to buy a pet dog, you still have to consider a few things and plan them well before you welcome it in the house. _____16_____ You will also have to train it well so that it does not misbehave in front of people. You should realize that it is a big responsibility._____17_____Think about whether your pocket can manage the purchase, as well as different items for keeping the dog. If something goes wrong with the health of your pet, you will have to spend some extra money on it.The next thing you need to consider is your home, _____18_____You will also have to consider the family members. If your living place is already too crowded with people, getting a dog as an additional member of the house will not be a good idea._____19_____Make sure nobody is allergic(过敏的) to the fur of the dog. Also make sure that you can easily find time to train the dog. Ensure that your family is welcoming to this idea._____20_____ When you are bringing this best friend in your house you must make sure everything is right for it. You should make life easier for it, as well as others who are living in your house.A. Looking after your dog doesn’t only mean taking it for a walk or playing with it.B. A dog is supposed to be man s best friend.C. Before you think about getting a dog, think about the affordability(经济承受力).D. The training should start as soon as the dog is in your care.E. Once the dog has learned how to sit, you may teach him to shake hands.F. You will also have to think about any health problems related to your family.G. A small apartment will not be fit to house a large dog.参考答案：16. A 17. C 18. G 19. F 20. B本文介绍了购买宠物狗之前需要做的几点准备。
陕西省西安市莲湖区2020-2022年三年中考二模英语解析版试题分类汇编阅读还原2022年陕西省西安市莲湖区中考英语二模试卷6．（5分）Communicating with people is very important. （1）Be brave.We underestimate（低估）how much others like us when we first talk to them，according to the research.So we are not as bored as we think!（2）Then you'll feel less alone，and the other person will get a prize from doing a good deed.Besides，focusing on what you have in common is a good thing.There's always the weather.When you find what you have in common，you will have a lot to talk about. （3）Using a smile is good.（4）This will leave a good impression（印象）on others.Be sure that the communication is equal（平等的）.Is the other person enjoying your exchange？Watch for signs that he or she might prefer to be alone.Just like everything else，talking to strangers is easier if you practice.（5）A.Also you can ask others for help.B.It's really a good way to get success.C.It is a good way to develop a relationship.D.Here are some useful steps for you to take.E.And don't worry if the strangers aren't active.F.Never shout for help if the strangers are not kind.G.Smile is a sign to tell others that you are kind and easygoing.2021年陕西省西安市莲湖区中考英语二模试卷根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2023届陕西省西安市周至县高三下学期二模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Dance drama is a kind of stage art which fuses(融合)dance，drama and music.There are many excellent original Chinese dance dramas,bringing audience visual feasts.Here are four representatives.The Red Detachment of WomenPremiered(首映)：in1964The National Ballet of ChinThe dance drama of a story is adapted from the movie of the same name.It narrates the tale of a serv-ant girl growing into a female soldier with firm Communist bining the Western ballet with Chinese ethnic dances,it is a milestone in the history of Chinese ballet.Dunhuang DreamPremiered:in2000Lanzhou Song and Dance TheaterDunhuang Dream is a legendary four act dance drama which sets the thousands of years’creation his-tory of Dunuang art treasure as the background.It follows the storyline of the emotional journey of a poor young painter(Mogao)and the daughter of a senior general (Yueya).ConfuciusPremiered:in2013China National Opera Dance Drama TheaterThe dance drama Confucius is directed by Kong Dexing,a direct descendent of Confucius.The six-part dance drama describes Confucius’journey of spreading his philosophy and his efforts to preserve traditional culture and history.The dance drama has been staged in a number of countries including the U-nited States,Japan,Italy and Australia.Princess ZhaojunPremiered:in2016China National Opera Dance Drama TheaterPrincess Zhaojun is an epic stage production that is adapted from a true historical event,bringing to life a household story of one of China’s“Four Great Beauties”,Wang Zhaojun.She helped bring peace to the northern border over2,000years ago in the Han Dynasty.1．Which of the following is the highlight in the history of Chinese ballet?A．The Red Detachment of Women.B．Dunhuang Dream. C．Confucius.D．Princess Zhaojun.2．When was the dance drama about a legend premiered?A．In1964.B．In2000.C．In2013.D．In2016.3．What did Confucius and Princess Zhaojun have in common?A．They had more than one act.B．They were adapted from classical novels.C．They were well-received home and abroad.D．They were staged by the same theatre.In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar2022,educators across Qatar Foundation (QF)have found creative ways to take advantage of the global sporting event in the classroom to teach both physical and social skills,and to bring their lesson plans to life.“Apart from encouraging them to take part in the physical aspect of the game,it’s a perfect opportunity to teach social skills,such as team spirit,fair play,respect for rules, cooperation,discipline and tolerance,etc.These are all essential skills for future participation in group activities and professional life,”explained Sara Hal Hajri,assistant director of QF.The topics include learning about the event,the sport of football,stadiums and how they link to Qatari culture and heritage,and the positive impact the FIFA World Cup Qatar2022 will have on the local community,etc.Classes will also be designing and creating a sustainable football in honor of the landmark year.At the heart of the activities are friendly football matches organized to simulate the match experience where students will engage as either football players or audience.They will create cheers for their favourite team,use a match ticket,and purchase refreshments to mirror the experience at a match.Football in Qatar Academy Sidra(QAS),a QF school,has been included in the curriculum across the age groups to teach subjects like geography,art writing,math and othersin creative ways.For example,Grade4students are using maps to determine the distances between stadiums while Grades11and12engage in redesigning the FIFA World Cup using recycled materials.Fatima Saad Mohannadi,a Grade10student from QAS said,“Everyone is pumped up about the World Cup-it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and there are so many activities being linked to it.And when we also have it included in our day-to-day learning,it just makes school that much more fun and something that,like the World Cup,we all look forward to.”4．What does Sara want to stress concerning integrating football into class?A．Its significance.B．Its prospect.C．Its diversity.D．Its efficiency. 5．What does the underlined word“simulate”in Paragraph4probably mean? A．Guarantee.B．Preserve.C．Model.D．Recall. 6．What’s Fatima’s attitude to football-related activities?A．Resistant.B．Excited.C．Doubtful.D．Tolerant. 7．What’s the best title of the text?A．The Cultures Behind the Football EventB．The Postive Impacts of Playing FootballC．Qatar Plays Host to the2022FIFA World CupD．QF Schools Use Football As a Novel Teaching ToolA spoonful of pickles(腌菜)can sometimes make a meal taste better.Recently,a new type of pickle is being discussed:“digital pickled vegetables”.It refers to the videos people watch while eating that make their food more appetizing.The topic received more than16million clicks on Sina Weibo and about100,000people participated in the discussion.Instead of being accompanied by friends and family during a meal,many young people in China are kept company by TV shows or short videos.Many believe that their food is tastier with the“digital pickles”.Can this habit affect your diet?According to a research paper published in2019,you may eat more unconsciously.The international research team asked62volunteers to follow different eating patterns on four different days.The patterns included eating while looking at the mobile phone,reading magazines and without distraction.After analyzing their diets,the team discovered that eating with a distraction increased caloric intake by about15percent.To explore the reason,the team also invited two groups of people:one group ate whilelistening to an audio clip about another person eating and the other listened to a clip that helped them imagine themselves eating.The results showed that the second group ate less since they were more focused on their meals.When eating with the“digital pickles”,our attention can be distracted,which leads to eating more than expected.This works not only for eating meals but other demanding tasks as well.A research project led by the University of Sussex,UK,pointed out that activities which require lots of attention trick many participants into overeating.The team invited120participants to do various tasks while providing them with drinks and snacks.“Our study suggests that if you’re eating or drinking while your attention is distracted by a highly engaging task,you’re less likely to be able to tell how full you feel”one of the authors Martin Yeomans explained. 8．What do“digital pickles”refer to?A．A new type of vegetables.B．Electronic products popular online.C．Videos people watch while eating.D．Digital games suitable for families.9．Why do people eat more with“digital pickles’according to the text?A．They are more focused on their meals.B．They are distracted by“digital pickles”.C．The food tastes better with“digital pickles”.D．The“digital pickles”make them feel hungrier.10．What can we learn from the experiment carried out by the research team?A．It explores the reason why people prefer“digital pickles”while having meals. B．Eating while hearing another person eating can keep one more focused on his meal. C．Eating while imaging oneself eating can keep one more focused on his meal. D．When eating without the“digital pickles”,we are bound to eat less.11．Why does the author mention a different study in the last paragraph?A．To give another case that causes overeating.B．To describe the effects of“digital pickles”.C．To explain how to judge you are full.D．To present how to avoid being distracted.How will this age be remembered?What material or innovation will most define thecurrent era?According to a new exhibition at London’s Design Museum,the typical feature isn’t a game-changing material but rubbish.Waste Age,the theme of the exhibition,is a wake-up call,not so much to the consumers but to the producer and most importantly the government.lt is not intended to be a criticism of buying that take away coffee on your way to the museum or forgetting your cotton bag,but an eye opening look at the people working on creative solutions.“We want to show how design is best placed to address rubbish issues,”says Justin McGuirk,the exhibition leader.A striking item on display is created by Ibrahim Mahama,who has built a giant wall of old TV monitors that play videos where workers burn abandoned electrical cables(电缆)to harvest precious metal.Mahamahas asked them to cast the recycled metal in the form of surrounds,which surround the giant wall on display.The poisonous burning scenes in the videos are desperate,but the message is clear;waste is precious.“In many ways‘waste’is a category error,”says McGuirk.It’s often perfectly good material that simply undervalued.”The exhibition attracts designers who are already working on what a future of above-ground mining might look like and exploring how objects and buildings can be taken apart and their parts reused.There is the work of the pioneering Belgian group Rotor,a team of architects who set up a company to carefully remove materials and components from buildings scheduled for the breaking hammer.The final section of the exhibition moves beyond fixing and recycling to imagine a post-waste world where materials are grown rather than extracted(提炼),like sea stone“on display,a concrete-like material made from seashell pieces.But such biodegradable(可生物降解的)solutions come with a problem:how many times have you thrown a biodegradable container in the garbage can before realizing it is actually compost(混合肥料)?However,we can adjust behaviour and expectations to meet the promising new bio-future.12．What is the purpose of the exhibition?A．To display the most widely used material.B．To criticize the current throwaway culture.C．To show possible solutions to waste problems.D．To inform the customers of the harm from rubbish.13．How does Mahama prove that waste is precious?A．He collects old TV monitors for the exhibition.B．He shows the way to recycle waste into new surrounds.C．He treats the recycled material in a biodegradable way.D．He recycles metal from used electrical cables in person.14．Why does the author mention Rotor”in Paragraph4?A．To give a new definition of waste.B．To present the creativity of its architects.C．To make a prediction about recyclable buildings.D．To clarify the concept of above-ground mining.15．What is the author’s attitude towards“post-waste”world?A．Favorable.B．Doubtful.C．Intolerant.D．Conventional.二、七选五How to Teach ConfidenceWhile it might seem like some people are just born confident,confidence is largely an acquired skill.It’s something you can model and teach other people.____16____.Then show them how to achieve goals,and how to deal with failure when it happens.With lessons like these,you can teach the people around you to become more confident.____17____If you’re trying to improve someone’s confidence,be a model for how they should behave in a confident way.Act confident around them and in your interpersonal interactions. Show them confident interpersonal relations like eye contact,handshakes,and making small talk.This lets them practice in a safe environment.Praise small accomplishments to raise a person’s self-worth.If you’re trying to build someone’s confidence,start small.Each accomplishment they complete is a cause for celebration,even if it seems small.Be happy for your friends,kids,or students.____18____Give specific praise so people know what they did well.____19____.Instead,tell the person exactly what they did well.This makes your praise more genuine and boosts the person self-esteem more by showing them their strengths.Start with a positive statement before correcting something.You may have to point out where someone needs to improve.This is especiallyimportant if you’re a parent,teacher,or coach.____20____,always start by saying something positive first.This raises the person’s spirits and makes it easier for them to take the critical feedback that’s coming up.A．Model confident behavior for peopleB．If you do have to make criticisms or correctionsC．A specific praise is better than a simple“You did well”D．Instead of feeling criticized,the person will know you’re sincereE．You might show someone’s strengths to help them see the bright sideF．Your positive energy will teach them to celebrate their achievementsG．Start by building up their self-esteem,independent thought,and positive self-talk三、完形填空It was the first night of a tiring seven-day250km race across the Gobi Desert a year.Mr. Leonard____21____a little dog going around his camp trying to____22____herself.“Cute,but I’m not giving you any,”Leonard thought.Like all____23____,he had packed just enough for the whole____24____.He’d been running competitively for three years,and he had a____25____to win.The next day,at the starting line,the dog____26____him again.He waved her away, and____27____she might be stepped on by the runners.____28____,the dog followed him all the way until the day’s race____29____.That night the dog snuggled(依偎)up to Leonard and even____30____to get a little food from him.By then,he was determined to ____31____her Gobi.The pair went on to finish the seven-day race,with Gobi____32____a distance of 125km on her own,and winning Leonard over,enough for him to make a____33____—he would take her home to Edinburgh.“Seeing Gobi on the race____34____my attitude to things.It made me think more about stopping and helping her,____35____just focusing on winning,”said Leonard,who finished second.“It also made my running more____36____, giving me a lot of pleasure.”As Leonard was preparing to get Gobi home,she was____37____.With a group of20 local volunteers coming to his____38____,he finally found her.After that,Leonard never let Gobi out of his____39____.Now Gobi’s favorite activity is running,and she____40____does at least8km a day with Leonard up the hills.21．A．recognized B．spotted C．adopted D．treated 22．A．accommodate B．water C．feed D．entertain 23．A．competitors B．climbers C．explorers D．hikers 24．A．month B．camp C．day D．course 25．A．habit B．desire C．right D．tendency 26．A．bothered B．stopped C．welcomed D．approached 27．A．confused B．worried C．ashamed D．astonished 28．A．Therefore B．Meanwhile C．However D．Otherwise 29．A．ended up B．got down C．kicked off D．came along 30．A．refused B．managed C．afforded D．prevented 31．A．give B．award C．name D．show 32．A．extending B．setting C．keeping D．covering 33．A．decision B．choice C．comment D．difference 34．A．advocated B．changed C．challenged D．acknowledged 35．A．rather than B．but for C．regardless of D．ahead of 36．A．impressive B．painful C．enjoyable D．extraordinary 37．A．dead B．sick C．injured D．missing 38．A．rescue B．assistance C．mind D．defense 39．A．sight B．way C．hand D．reach 40．A．hardly B．luckily C．routinely D．occasionally四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
陕西省西安市高新一中2021-2022学年八年级上学期第二次月考英语试题I. 单项选择。
(共10小题, 计10分)从每个小题的四个选项中, 选出一个最佳答案。
( ) 1. --____________ will ____________ engineer finish making a model plane?--In two weeks.A. How soon; anB. How long; anC. How often; aD. How long; the ( ) 2. There ____________ a class party next week, so students are ____________ it now.A. will be; prepare forB. will have; prepare forC. is going to be; preparing forD. is going to have; preparing for( ) 3. She ____________ the bottle ____________ colorful stones and some water.A. filled; ofB. filled; withC. full; ofD. full; with ( ) 4. Wang Li wants to be a ____________, so she is going to a ____________ school.A. cooking; cookB. cook; cookingC. cook;cookD. cooking; cooking ( ) 5. --May I add some salt ____________ the soup now, Mom?--Yes, and you should cook it ____________ a high temperature for a long time.A. for; atB. for; inC. to; inD. to; at( ) 6. If we want to own ____________ green trees, we will have to make ____________ paper.A. fewer; moreB. more; lessC. more; fewerD. less; less ( ) 7. There are ____________ of students in our school but only ____________ are girls.A. hundreds; two hundredB. hundred; two hundredC. hundreds; two hundredsD. hundred; two hundreds( ) 8. If you want to keep ____________, please keep on ____________.A. health; ranB. healthy; to runC. health; runningD. healthy; running( ) 9. The math problem is ____________ hard for me ____________ work out.A. so; thatB. enough; toC. too; toD. very; too( ) 10. --Jerry, could you remember ____________ next week?--We agreed to go to the Summer Palace last week.A. where we are going toB. where are we going toC. where are we goingD. where we are goingII. 完形填空。
陕西省西安市第七十二中学高二英语联考试卷含解析一、选择题1. Little _____what you said. I wish you had repeated it.A. did understandB. I understoodC. I did understandD. have I understood参考答案：Alittle意为“一点儿”通常用来表示否定的意思，在本题当中，little用于句首则该句话要进行部分倒装，也就是半倒装，需要将陈述语序改为疑问语序，BC选项排除，由于该题后半部分“I wish you had repeated it.”是对于过去的虚拟，故本题中的动作是发生在过去，故该句话为一般过去时，故本题选择A选项。
2. As we know, success often comes after ______ failure; so don’t be so upset about _______ failure of this matter.A. a; aB. 不填; theC. a; theD. 不填; a参考答案：B3. It is well known that the Internet will let people have _______ to huge amounts of information in their own homes.A. entranceB. wayC. accessD. means参考答案：C4. What a ________! I was thinking about Roy when his letter arrived.A. coincidenceB. consequenceC. contradictD. confidence参考答案：A5. 17．It is not you but I to blame for not having finished the work.A．that am B．that are C．whom am D．who are参考答案：A略6. The little boy won’t go to sleep ______ his mother tells him a story. A. or B. unless C. but D. whether参考答案：B7. Generally speaking, being hard-working _____ just what it takes for you to be successful in your career.A. isB. areC. wasD. were参考答案：A8. surprised me most to see some of the village people seated on the benches at the end of the room.A. What; wasB. What; wereC. That; wasD. That; were参考答案：A9. Nathalie suggested the problem worth paying attention ______ at the meeting.A. to be discussedB. to been discussedC. being discussedD. be discussed参考答案：A略10. Jack is late again. It is ____of him to keep others waiting.A. normalB. ordinaryC. commonD. typical参考答案：D11. It has been raining for almost two months and scientists say it is quite ____________ at this time of year.A. physicalB. logicalC. abnormalD. technical参考答案：C12. The man was of any crime, so he was released.A. innocentB. sureC. awareD. ashamed参考答案：A13. His report was so exciting that it was interrupted by applause（掌声）.A. constantlyB. constantC. seldomD. never参考答案：A14. The doctor did everything he could ____ the patient.（）A．save B．to save C．saving D．saved参考答案：B试题解析：不定式作目的状语。
2022-2023学年陕西省西安市铁一中学高一下学期第二次月考英语试题1. Between Thailand and Vietnam tourists tend to ignore that there is an entire country to be discovered beyond the decaying temples. If you’ve never been to Cambodia before, it can be overwhelming to take it all in at once. We’ve put together a guide for you to make things easier.Arrival at CambodiaMost visitors arrive in Cambodia via Siem Reap International Airport, which is three miles from Angkor Wat and roughly five miles from the city of Siem Reap. You can take minibuses, buses, or domestic flights from Siem Reap to other country regions, such as Phnom Penh, Battambang, Kampot, and Sihanoukville.To travel to Cambodia, tourists require a visa. Check the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism website for the latest information on policies before making travel arrangements.Things to do in CambodiaIf you’re thinking about a holiday to Cambodia, we have two recommendations for you：Siem ReapSiem Reap, a tiny village about five kilometres south of Angkor Wat, has grown into the fastest-growing settlement in Cambodia. When it comes to tourist attractions, Siem Reap is all about delicious cuisine, traditional cottages, and a number of fun activities that won’t ruin your holiday. Tonle SapTonle Sap, Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, grows from 1,000 square miles to 6,200 square miles during the rainy season, from June to October. Over 300 species of freshwater fish breed in the flooded forests, and the lake supplies half of Cambodia’s entire fish catch. A short drive north of Siem Reap, Tonle Sap is known for its floating villages, where entire populations depend on the lake for their survival.Where to stayAs Cambodia’s most popular gateway city f or tourists, Siem Reap has a wide variety of accommodation options, from hostels to five-star hotels. Booking in advance is especially important if you plan to travel during the peak season of December and February.Best time to visitVisit Cambodia in the dry season, which lasts from the end of November to the beginning of April. The Angkor temples are far more pleasant to visit during the dry season when the weather is cooler.1. Which of the following item is a must for foreigners before visiting Cambodia?A．A Visa. B．An Airline ticket.C．A travel permit. D．A travel brochure.2. What is special about Tonle Sap?A．It’s the largest freshwater lake in Asia.B．It possesses rich fishing resources.C．It’s the fastest-growing settlement in Cambodia.D．It is Cambodia’s most popular gateway city.3. If Jack is a food blogger particular about accommodation, you’re likely to recommend ________.A．Tonle Sap B．Angkor WatC．Phnom Penh D．Siem Reap2. I live in Xizhou in Yunnan Province, on the historic Tea Horse Road. I have to admit that when I first heard that Paul Salopek was going to walk the entire globe on his own two feet, I was blown away. I couldn't imagine that there could be such an unusual person in the world.Last May, I met Paul. He told me that it was his first time in China. He talked to me with great excitement about the history, migrations, and discoveries in my region of China. He spoke of the Shu-Yandu Dao (the Southern Silk Road), the travels of the 17th-century Chinese explorer Xu Xiake, the Tea Horse Road and the early 20th-century American botanist Joseph Rock. He also talked of Xuanzang. Paul considered many of them heroes and in a sense Chinese pioneers of slow journalism.I decided to accompany Paul on his walk toward Yunnan. On September 28, 2021, we set out. Our days were simple: walk, eat, sleep, and repeat. We woke up at sunrise, set off in high spirits, and rested at sunset, dragging ourselves into exhausted sleep.We met many people on the road. Some were curious, surrounding us and watching us; some gave us directions; some invited us into their home to take a rest; some spoke of the charm of their hometown. We met many beautiful souls, simple souls and warm souls. We were walking with our minds.Together, we were impressed by the biodiversity of the Gaoligong Mountains. As I walked on ancient paths through mountains, I seemed to hear the antique voices of past travelers urging me to be careful on the road.Looking back on the more than 200 miles I walked with Paul, I came to a realization. Walking for its own sake, while healthy and admirable, is only a small part of the benefit of moving with our feet. A deeper reward is rediscovering the world around us, shortening the distance between each other, and sharing each other's cultures.1. How did the writer first respond to Paul's travel plan?A．Scared. B．Puzzled. C．Disappointed. D．Surprised.2. What can we learn about Paul Salopek from paragraph 2?A．He was a western journalist. B．He had a knowledge of China.C．He came to China several times. D．He was Joseph Rock's acquaintance.3. What does paragraph 4 tell us about the writer and Paul?A．They honored the ancestors. B．They set off in high spirits.C．They satisfied the locals' curiosity. D．They built bonds with people.4. What is the main purpose of the writer's writing the text?A．To share and reflect on a journey. B．To suggest a new way of travel.C．To advocate protection of biodiversity. D．To introduce and promote Chineseculture.3. Besides “wow” and “great”, what else would you say when flying over the Earth in space? Samantha Cristoforetti, the first Italian female astronaut in space, posted several lines of a famous ancient Chinese composition on Twitter to share her joy.She first wrote in Chinese, and then attached an accurate translation of the lines in both Italian and English to help more people understand. “Looking up, I see the immensity of the cosmos; bowing my head, I look at the multitude of the world. The gaze flies, the heart expands, the joy of the senses can r each its peak, and indeed, this is true happiness,” it says. Two days before she landed on Earth, the beauty of space and Chinese literature resonated on her Twitter account. Before long, her posts went viral on Twitter with thousands of retweets, likes and replies.The text she quoted is from the Preface to Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion,a Chinese calligraphy masterpiece by Wang Xizhi (303-361) of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420). She also attached three photos taken in space of China’s Bohai Bay a nd the day-night view of Beijing. “The poem and views are both magnificent as well as healing. If everyone could enjoy the same sight, a lot of pain in the world would be ‘dissipated’,” one user comments.As the first Italian female astronaut in space, Cristoforetti carried out her first space mission on Nov 23, 2014. In 2022, she started the second mission in April and returned to Earth on Friday night after a 127-day stay in orbit.Cristoforetti has also been active in Sino-European cooperation in the field of manned spaceflight. She was a working group member with Chinese counterparts to define and implement cooperation in the field of astronaut operations. When not traveling for work, she is an eager reader and has a great passion for languages. Speaking clear Chinese, Cristoforetti once told the media that the teams from China and Europe were working very well together in the field of astronaut training.1. What is the result of Cristoforetti’s post online?A．The birth of a masterpiece.B．A trend of journey to space.C．An instant hot issue on Twitter.D．Different translations of the lines.2. Which word below can be used to replace the underlined word “dissipated” in Paragraph 3?A．Relieved. B．Caused.C．Increased. D．Recognized.3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Cristoforetti’s devotion to her career.B．Cristoforetti’s language learning strategies.C．The leadership Cristoforetti plays in her team.D．The possible motivation for Cristoforetti’s post.4. What can be the best title of the passage?A．A female astronaut becomes online starB．A Chinese poem gets popular abroadC．Literature conveys the beauty of spaceD．An Italian astronaut promotes Sino-European cooperation4. In a fascinating paper published last year in Science, a team led by Andreas Nieder of the University of Tubingen in Germany showed that crows —already known to be among the most intelligent of animals —are even more impressive than we knew. In fact, the evidence suggests that they are self-aware and, in an important sense, conscious (有意识的).Crows had been observed previously to use tools to solve certain problems. Nieder’s experiment showed that the birds were actively evaluating how to solve a particular problem; in effect, they were thinking it over. This ability to consciously assess a problem was associated with the cerebral cortex (大脑皮层) in the brains of humans, which birds don’t have.Other studies support the idea that the bird brain can, in principle, support the development of higher intelligence. It had been dismissed in the past due to the small size of birds’ brains. But recent research has shown that in birds, the neurons (神经元) are smaller and more lightly-packed, which makes sense to reduce weight and makes it easier lo fly. The total number of brain cell in crows (about 1.5 billion) is about the same as that in some monkey species. But because they are more tightly-packed, the communication between the neurons seems to be better, and the overall intelligence of crows may be closer to that of gorillas (猩猩).This research has important consequences for our understanding of the evolution of higher intelligence. First, a cerebral cortex is not needed, and there are other means to achieve the same outcome. Second, either the evolution of consciousness is very ancient tracing back to the last common ancestor of mammals and birds about 320 million years ago, or, equally interesting, consciousness arose at least twice later on, independently in mammals and birds. Both options raise the possibility that higher intelligence on the planet may not necessarily be mammal or human-like, but could very well be birdlike.1. What did Andreas Nieder’s team find out about crows?A．They are more intelligent than other animals.B．They have left people a very good impression.C．They are much cleverer than previously thought.D．They can use tools to solve certain problems.2. What does the underlined “It” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．The idea. B．The bird brain.C．The development. D．Higher intelligence.3. Why do crows have high-level intelligence?A．They have more tightly-packed brains.B．They have a small number of brain cells.C．Their brain neurons could communicate well.D．Their brain cells are the same with the monkeys.4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A．Cerebral cortexes are necessary for the evolution of higher intelligence.B．Both mammals and birds got their intelligence from common ancestors.C．Higher intelligence has already developed separately in different species.D．Higher intelligence on the planet might be different from what we imagine.5. Green exercise is a term used to describe any type of physical exercise that takes place in a natural environment rather than in a health club or gym. 1 . Instead, it relies on the use of natural means of taking part in activities that improve strength and endurance with as little reliance on equipment as possible.2 . For example, some consider a truly natural exercise experience requires that the individual wear clothing only made from natural fibers. Others consider barefoot running or walking with a big arena to be more desirable than running or walking with shoes.A slightly different approach to green exercise puts more stress on the fresh air, sunshine and involvement with the natural world, rather than the equipment or clothing used during the exercise.3 . Similarly, climbing a mountain using standard equipment and protective clothing would also be considered a green exercise.Many consider green exercise helps to reconnect human beings with the natural world. The interaction with nature helps to lower people's blood pressure, refresh their mind, and actually improve their self-esteem. 4 .Not everyone believes that the green exercise is more beneficial than working out in a health club or gym. 5 . Meanwhile, the use of fitness devices may result in more challenging workouts which helpstrengthen the heart and lungs in ways that more simplistic exercise in a natural setting would be difficult to manage.6. Jayden Sutton, a high school senior, did a part-time job at a restaurant on weekends. Afterhis_______, which usually lasted between six to eight hours, he walked home, sometimes not arriving back until midnight. Sutton was________ to make enough money to eventually buy his own_______, as his mother was recently laid off.That all _______ when Lavonda Wright Myers saw him walking down the road in the rain in December. "The young man was walking to work ______, saying ‘I can’t be late’,” Myers said. Myers________he was her son’s classmate. Sutton asked Myers if she could give him a ______. Myers told him she could take him as far as she was going. She began to create small talk along the way.After dropping Sutton off, Myers said his determination _______her. As time went on, Myers felt that she needed to take matters into her own h ands and_______the teenager. “He was in good spirits and he’s a child worth_____,” she said. So, Myers______Sutton’s story on a Go Fund Me page, which raised more than $9.000 from 186 donors.Then, she managed to______the general manager of a Honda dealership to drop the price of the vehicle to meet the_______. Myers’ act of kindness______Sutton’s mind----he couldn’t believe it! Myers documented the moment she gave Sutton his new vehicle on Facebook. Sutton’s mother was very_______for this ----her eyes were wet with tears when seeing the new car.1.A．ceremony B．hike C．class D．shift2.A．satisfied B．determined C．annoyed D．ashamed3.A．food B．apartment C．vehicle D．bike4.A．changed B．repeated C．failed D．happened5.A．by mistake B．in a rush C．at a loss D．with ease6.A．argued B．expected C．recognized D．accepted7.A．ride B．message C．tip D．job8.A．scared B．reminded C．confused D．struck9.A．raise B．assist C．save D．invite10.A．visiting B．following C．congratulating D．blessing11.A．posted B．copied C．read D．swapped12.A．train B．allow C．hire D．convince13.A．deadline B．profit C．budget D．discount14.A．cleared B．blew C．slipped D．turned15.A．grateful B．eager C．responsible D．desperate7. Camping is a rite of passage (成人仪式) if you grow up in Canada. It’s a child’s first_________of what living in the wild really means. But growing up as an immigrant from India, I thought it was___________ .Then I __________26 and started trying new things. I had been __________mental health issues for quite some time and I discovered being out in nature helped me calm down._________, I decided to try camping.Then I overheard a(n)__________ between my father and mother. “Why does she have to do this? Doesn’t she know she can just stay at home?” my father asked. “This is what Canadian kids do, it’s okay, she’ll be fine!” my mom__________ . My parents had no___________in me surviving one night in the wild.My friends and I___________our campsite in the woods. As the day went on, we ate, played by the water and met our camping neighbors. Time felt like it __________; life felt gentler and easier. As the day turned into night, the stars came out and I was amazed by all the__________lights above me. Morning came. I didn’t even realize I was __________ to leave until we started packing everything up.I wasn’t just leaving, having accomplished something I ___________thought I would do. I was leaving with a real sense of community, a real sense of __________for what the great outdoors had to offer, and a completely different __________ to an activity that I had thought strange for so many years.1.A．attempt B．taste C．proposal D．target2.A．odd B．awkward C．amazing D．rough3.A．grew B．observed C．turned D．recalled4.A．involving B．surviving C．abandoning D．experiencing5.A．Overall B．Moreover C．Somehow D．Therefore6.A．argument B．debate C．conversation D．quarrel7.A．explained B．insisted C．prayed D．interrupted8.A．mercy B．empathy C．faith D．preference9.A．set up B．beat down C．drew on D．rose to10.A．shot up B．slowed down C．broke out D．put off11.A．swinging B．bouncing C．rolling D．twinkling12.A．curious B．enthusiastic C．upset D．desperate13.A．barely B．constantly C．ultimately D．merely14.A．foundation B．appreciation C．resolution D．recognition 15.A．contrast B．attitude C．priority D．exposure8. 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
⾼⼆下学期第⼀次⽉考英语试卷Word版含答案2019-2020学年⾼⼆下学期第⼀次⽉考英语试题第⼀部分阅读理解（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A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
答案写在答题卡上。
AHow to become a conservation officer: Jade's storyPart1 : J ade’s storyHi, I'm Jade. I'm 20 years old and I'm an apprentice conservation officer. Conservation is protecting the natural environment and trying to make it thrive and flourish as much as possible. My job really is to try and get as many people engaged in nature as possible and doing an apprenticeship like this, which is so diverse, really means that I can try every different area of this job out and see which fits me the best. And it means that I also get paid at the same time. I've always been a massive animal lover. I love being so close to them and observing the behaviours and I love the enthusiasm.This job has helped me vastly from day-to-day stress and anxiety, to just general happiness, I'm in such a better place because of it. I'm working with so many amazing supportive people and I really couldn’t be happier right now!Part 2: What to expect if you want to be a conservation officerWhen Jade finishes her apprenticeship, she will be a conservation officer. A role similar to Jade's is a countryside officer.●Countryside officer salary: ￡18,000 to ￡50,000 per year●Countryside officer working hours: 39 to 41 hours per week●Typical entry requirements: To do an advanced apprenticeship in environmentalconservation like Jade’s, you'll usually need 5 General Certificates of Secondary Education or equivalent at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and Maths.Paid or unpaid work experience can be very useful when applying for jobs.Organisations like the Conservation Volunteers, the National Trust and the WildlifeTrusts offer training for volunteers.1.In what ways does the job help Jade?A.By providing her with one-on-one training.B.By improving her confidence in protecting nature.C.By helping her relieve the pressure and stress.D.By training her in finding different types of jobs.2.Why does the text mention the countryside officer salary?A.Because it can attach importance to the job.B.Because it can call on people to apply for the job.C.Because it can show the popularity of the job.D.Because it can remind people to protect nature.3.How can you become a conservation officer?A.Grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English or Maths.B.Have paid or unpaid work experience.C.Get 5 General Certificates of Secondary Education.D.Volunteer in organisations like the Wildlife Trusts.BIt's 1944, in occupied Paris. Four friends spend their days in an arrow room atop a Left Bank apartment building. The neighbors think they’re painters- a cover story to explain the chemical smell. In fact, the friends are members of a Jewish resistance cell. They’re operating a secret laboratory to make false passports for children and families about to be deported to concentration camps (集中营). The youngest member of the group, the lab’s technical director, is practically a child himself. Adolfo Kaminsky, age 18.In the summer of 1943, he and his family were arrested and sent to Drancy, the internment camp for Jews near Paris that was the last stop before the death camps. This time, their passports saved them. Argentina's government protested the family's detention, so they stayed at Drancy for three months, while thousands of others were swiftly sent on to die. The Kaminskys were eventually freed, but they weren't safe in Paris, where Jews were under constant threat of arrest.To survive they would have to go underground. Kaminsky's father arranged to get false papers from a Jewish resistance group, and sent Kaminsky to pick them up. Whenthe agent told Kaminsky that they were struggling to erase a certain blue ink from the documents, he advised using lactic acid, a trick he'd learned at the dairy. It worked, and he was invited to join the resistance. Kaminsky's cell was one of many. Historians estimated that France's Jewish resistance networks together saved 7,000 to 10,000 children.Kaminsky never took a penny form forging. He thought the money would ruin his belief. He made a living by taking some commercial photos. To this day, 94-year-old Kaminsky feels guilty he survived the Holocaust, in despite of the fact that his remarkable work as a forger during World War II saved the lives of thousands of Jews. "I saved lives because I can’t deal with unnecessary deaths- I just can’t. All humans are equal, whatever their origins, their beliefs, their skin color."4.What is the main duty of the Jewish resistance cell?A.To provide an apartment building for painters .B.To protect Jewish people from being killed.C.To make fake identities for all families.D.To train students to operate laboratories.5.What happened to Kaminsky in 1943?A. He was sent to a concentration camp.B. He moved to live in Argentina.C. He was swiftly sent on to die.D. He protested his family's detention6.Which of the following words can best describe Kaminsky ?A. Enthusiastic and gentle.B. Expressive and humble.C. Disciplined and modest.D. Courageous and helpful.7.What does the story intend to tell us?A.Don’t raise the white flag quite yet.B.You want to get rough, we can get rough.C.There is always a bit of light even in the darkness.D.No-one hits the bull’s-eye with the first arrow.COn January 27th, in order to win the new pneumonia Resistance Wa（r 抗击新型肺炎战），the Ministry of Education issued a notice on putting off the start time of school in spring 2020. It was said that school should not start before February 17th. The exact start time of school will depend on situations and further notices.However, many parents are very worried that putting off the start of school may affect children’s studies. It they have such a long winter vacation, children will not learn any knowledge, read books or study at all. They may forget what they have learnt before. Staying at home for a long time will make them keep eating, sleeping and playing, which seriously affect their physical and mental health.In short, the close of school influences learning and develops bad habits, so how should we avoid these problems? Local education departments have also issued a notice, that is, to organize online teaching and create a network platform, where necessary courses will be shown every day, and online teaching will be given by excellent teachers of the subject, and students can learn at home through computer or mobile network.It should be said that such a method is very good. It can not only keep students indoors and not worry about the infection of the disease, but also make them study at home, improve their learning ability, and truly achieve “no suspension of classes”. Both the platform itself and the recorded lesson resources are more useful, and are welcomed by parents and teachers.Of course, except for learning at home, it is also necessary to teach children about health knowledge, especially how to keep away from touching virus; at the same time, it is also necessary for children to do some physical exercises or some games, which is good for physical health at home.8.Parents worried about putting off the start time of school because .A.children may be infected by virusB.they don’t like the idea of online learningC.children’s study may be affectedD.parents have no time to look after children9.Except for learning at home, what is also necessary according to the writer?A.To keep playing online games.B.To keep touching different people.C.To do some physical exercise outside.D.To teach children about health knowledge.10.The underlined word “suspension” in Paragraph 4 probably means .A.planB. stopC. growthD. change11.What’s the best title for this passage?A.ASpecial Way to Learn at HomeB.ANew War with a New ChangeC.AWay to Keep Mentally HealthyD.AMethod to Make Parents UnworriedDMoney might not grow on trees, but it seems that furniture does! Gavin Munro, a UK-based designer, has come up with a brilliant alternative to cutting beautiful trees and converting them into furniture.He first came up with the idea of growing furniture when he was working as a gardener in California and also made furniture with washed-up driftwood on the side. After several attempts, he finally managed to develop a model chair using four trees. Munro is now tending to a small 2.5 acre “furniture forest” of 400 trees in a field north of Derby, England. He uses specially designed plastic frames to make young oak and ash trees into the shapes of chairs, tables, frames, or lamps.A forest that grows furniture sounds like a setting right out of Alice in Wonderland, but there’s nothing magical about it, just a lot of hard work. The forest consists of rows upon rows of trees covered in blue plastic molds, converting them into furniture as they grow. Once they take the desired shape, they are cared for until thick, mature and ready for harvest.After harvesting, each piece is planned( 刨平) and finished to show off the wood grain inside. “It’s an art form in itself, keeping track of everything,” Munro said.The entire process takes about four to eight years, resulting in fully functional, organic, eco-friendly furniture, and more long-lasting than anything else on the market. They are grown and grafted(嫁接) into one solid piece without any joints that loosen over time. As Munro puts it, “These pieces of furniture could last for centuries.”Quality isn’t an issue with forest-grown furniture, but maintenance and scalability(可伸缩性) certainly are. For now, Munro expects to grow 50 pieces a year, with the first lot of chairs available for purchase in mid-2017, priced at $3,700 each.12.The first paragraph mainly serves as .A. commentB. praiseC. introductionD. background13.Gavin Munro thought of growing furniture .A. while serving as a gardenerB. while relaxing at homeC. w hile studying in CaliforniaD. when he grow up14.What plays a key role in growing furniture?A. Rich imagination.B. Perfect d esign.C. Large irrigation.D. Hard work.15.The passage is probably taken from .A. an essayB. a reportC. a novelD. a diary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。
2022-2023学年陕西省西安市第二十四中学高二英语联考试题含解析一、选择题1. At school, it is essential that every child _____ equally regardless of family background.A. treatingB. treatedC. be treatedD. is treated 参考答案：C2. The manager needs an assistant with knowledge of French and work experience.A. the; aB. 不填; theC. a; 不填 D. the; 不填Whatever they end up doing, they __themselves a great deal.A. will beteachingB. will have taughtC. are teachingD. will be taught参考答案：A略3. Linda was entirely ______ to her reading and didn’t notice us enter her study last night .A .abandonedB .absorbedC .occupied D. addicted参考答案：D4. —What about having a drink?—_____.A. Good idea.B. Help yourself.C. Go ahead, please.D. Me, too.参考答案：A5. A. weapon B. breast C. breathe D. leather参考答案：C6. In China, farmers are ______ from the central government’s new policies on agriculture.A. sufferingB. profitingC. earningD. learning参考答案：B7. ---Sorry to have interrupted you. Please go on. ---Where was I?---You ____you didn’t like your father’s job.A. had saidB. saidC. were sayingD. had been saying参考答案：C8. 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词划线部分读音相同的选项。
陕西省西安市2019学年高二下学期第二次月考英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、阅读理解1. I am a good mother to three children. I have tried never to let my profession stand in the way of being a good parent.I no longer consider myself the center of the universe. I show up. I listen.I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to makemarriage vows ( 誓约 )mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends.And they are good to me. Without them, there would be nothing to say to you today.So here’s what I wanted to tell you today: Get a life. A real life, not a desire of the next promotion, the bigger paycheck, the larger house.Get a life in which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure, it is work. Pick up the phone. Send an email. Write a letter. And realize that life is the best thing and that you have no business taking it for granted.It is so easy to waste our lives, our days, our hours and our minutes. It is so easy to exist instead of to live. I learned to live many years ago. Something really, really bad happened to me, something that changed my life in ways that, if I had my choice, it would never have been changed at all. And what I learned from it is what, today, seems to be the hardest lesson of all.I learned to love the journey, not the destination, I learned to look at all the good in the world and try to give some of it back because I believed in it, completely and totally. And I tried to do that, in part, by telling otherswhat I had learned.By telling them this: Read in the backyard with the sun on your face, Learnto be happy, And think of life as a deadly illness, because if you do, youwill live it with joy and passion as it ought to be lived.1. The best title of this passage probably is______ .A. Love your friendsB. Live a real lifeC. Don’t waste timeD. Be a good mother and wife2. How did the author form her view of life?A. Through social experience.B. By learning from her friends.C. Through an unfortunate experience.D. From her children and husband.3. What’s the author’s attitude toward work?A. Do it well to serve othersB. Earn enough money to make life betterC. Try your best to get higher position and payD. Don’t let it affect your real life.2. It is 7 am and the alarm is going off. You know you have to be out of bed to catch the bus. But the urge to bury yourself in the bed is ever so strong. Sounds familiar? Why is it that teens find it difficult to get themselves out of bed in time every morning or stay sharp and focused during the first couple of hours of school?During adolescence, the body goes through many changes and these include a shift in sle ep patterns. Researchers from MIT have been tracking the body’s need for sleep in teenagers. They found that though adolescents need as much as 9.5 hours of sleep a day, they get to bed later and later with each passing year. In fact, the sleep cycle shifts later by as much as 12 to 18 minutes each year between the ages of 10 and 20! So by the time a 10yearold who sleeps at 8 pm grows to be 17 or 18, his body naturally wants to stay up till 10：30 pm or 11 pm.According to researchers, this is because of a hormone called melatonin ( 褪黑激素 ) that is secreted ( 分泌 ) by the pineal gland — a tiny structure deep inside the brain. Melatonin regulates the body’s natural daynight rhythms. It causes a person to become sleepy by lowering his body’s core temperature. In teens, melatonin is secreted much later in the evening and continues to increase throughout the night. This makes it difficult for teens to fall asleep earlier as they did in their younger years. Likewise, theeffect of melatonin continues until much later in the morning, making it hard for them to wake up early.A study found that at least one in four teens is tired and falls asleep in school at least once a week. During sleep, important body functions and brain activities happen. So how can teenagers get their sleep enough? The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that middle and high schools should start later — not before 8：30 am. This should give teens some more time to sleep at night.1. From Paragraph 2, we can learn that if you sleep late, the next day you should ________.A. stay sharpB. skip breakfastC. get up lateD. stay up late2. What does the underlined word “this” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. The students want to stay up.B. The shifts of the sleep cycle.C. The pineal gland secretes melatonin.D. The adolescents sleep late.3. The teens go to sleep later than before because ________.A. melatonin is secreted much laterB. melatonin regulates the sleep timeC. they sleep a lot in the daytimeD. they need to finish their homework4. According to AAP’s recommendation, middle and high schools should________.A. let teens sleep in the dayB. let the students be activeC. delay the start timeD. start later at 8 am3. “Image is everything.” If there is no fact behind the image, the product, service or person will fail at last.First of all, one should consider how important image is in the selling of products and services. But if the product or service does not live up to the image that was created, the customer will be very dissatisfied and possibly ask for their money back. For example, the Arthur Andersen accounting firm had spent decades building up an image of trustworthiness. But the recent scandal ( 丑闻 ) showed that behind that image, it had dishonest business practices. Despite the previous positive image, the firm is being accused of criminal actions and it will probably not survive as a business unit. Although the image had been nearly perfect, the reality behind the image has led to the downfall of the world famous accounting firm.Similarly, people especially politicians and movie stars try to ensure they are seen in all the right places which can build up a very positive image in the view of the general commons. But once again, history is filled with examples of both politicians and movie stars that fell from grace like the story of the Hollywood actor giving in to the pressures of fame and fortune. With people, just as with products and services, image is certainly important, but without positive substance( 本质 ) behind the image, failure is close.To summarize, it is clear that an appealing image is extremely important tosuccess, whether that image is related to selling a product or service or to the "selling" of a person. But image is only half of the equation. What lies behind that image is every bit as important as the image itself—the person or product must deliver on that image or there is little chance for long-term success.1. The downfall of the Arthur Andersen accounting firm is due to ________.A. its dishonesty in businessB. its previous imagesC. its bad managementD. its poor service2. Why did some famous people fall from grace?A. Their images were not well built up.B. They failed to live up to their images.C. They felt much pressure from the public.D. They paid little attention to fame and fortune.3. The structure of the passage is ________.A. B.C. D.二、七选五4. If you feel depressed, it’s best to do s omething about it — depression doesn’t just go away on its own. In addition to getting help from a doctor or counselor, here are four things you can do to feel better.Exercise. Take a 15—30 minutes walk every day — or dance, jog, or bike if you prefer. People who are depressed may not feel much like being active. 1. Once you get in the exercise habit, it won’t take long to notice a difference in your mood.Cherish yourself with good nutrition. Depression can affect appetite. One person may not feel like eating at all, but another might overeat. If depression has affected your eating, you’ll need to be extra mindful of getting the right food. 2. So eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get regular meals (even if you don’t feel hungry, try to eat some thing light,like a piece of fruit, to keep you going).Identify troubles. 3. When you know what’s got you feeling blue and why, talk about it with a caring friend. Talking is a way to release the feelings and to receive some understanding. If there’s n o one to tell, pouring your heart out to a journal work just as well.4. Depression affects a person’s thoughts, making everything seem dark, negative and hopeless. If depression has you noticing only the negative, make an effort to notice the good things in life. Try to notice one thing, and then try to think of one more. Consider your strengths, gifts, or blessings. Most of all, don’t forget to be patient with yourself.5.A．Look on the bright side.B．Take action to solve problems.C．But make yourself do it anyway.D．Depression takes time to heal.E．Proper nutrition can influence a person’s mood and energy.F．With depression, a person’s creativity and sense of fun may seem blocked. G．Try to make out any situations that have contributed to your depression.三、完形填空5. During the recent vacation I visited Dusseldorf, a city in the former West Germany. The nine- day trip left a deep impression on me. I arrived at Dusseldorf airport at six. It was already dark outside. The first thing I needed to do was to find a place to _______ . I decided to telephone the youth hotel. But to use the _______ I needed some coins( 硬币 ). I asked a lady for _______ . To my surprise, she _______ me three coins to use. Butall the phones in the _______ needed phone cards. And phone cards could only be _______ at post-office during the daytime. I was afraid I _______ be able to call the hotel. An old gentleman helped me. He couldn’t speak English but _______ that I needed to make a phone call. He showed me where the_______ was and inserted( 插入 ) his phone card. I called the youth hotel and found a place to stay that night. The kindness of ________ made me feel that I was not far from ________ . And my first day in Germany wasn’t as________ as I expected.Whenever I went, I asked people for ________ . It surprised me that almost every young German could speak English ________ . Older Germans ________ speak English very well, but they would try to help me whenever they could. One middle-aged man I ________ directions even drove me to the place I was looking for. My experience in Germany completely changed my ________ ofGermans. Before, I thought they were unfriendly to foreigners. In many World War II films Germans are ________ . But things have changed ________ . Andthe people couldn’t be ________ friendly.1. A. live B. stay C. work D. visit2. A. hotel B. taxi C. phone D. money3. A. help B. advice C. the telephone D. the youth hotel4. A. lent B. shared C. borrowed D. gave5. A. station B. airport C. hotel D. Germany6. A. bought B. found C. used D. called7. A. couldn’t B. should C. wouldn’t D. will8. A. mistook B. heard C. wondered D. understood9. A. phone B. hotel C. card D. post-office10. A. lady B. old man C. help D. the German people11. A. Germany B. home C. the hotel D. them12. A. unforgettable B. interesting C. bad D. good13. A. directions B. advice C. English D. way14. A. often B. fluently C. a little D. much15. A. could also B. couldn’t C. can D. did16. A. didn’t B. lost C. asked for D. showed17. A. love B. life C. impression D. interest18. A. friendly B. enemy C. bad manners D. unfriendly19. A. by then B. since then C. later D. before20. A. still B. much C. too D. more四、短文改错6. 此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。
