高二英语测验二

2023-2024学年度高二第二学期阶段考（二）　高二英语本试卷共8页,卷面满分120分,考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卷上，并用2B铅笔将答题卷上相应的信息点涂黑。

2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卷上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

4.考试结束后，请将答题卷上交。

第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中选出最佳选项。

AWe’ve tested hundreds of mom-approved products that happen to make perfect Mother’s Day gifts. Here are our recommendations.BabbelIf your mom has always wanted to learn a new language, give her the gift of gab with Babbel. Each online course will be personalized by her interests and molded into bite-sized lessons so she can easily learn at her own pace. It’s a great budget-friendly option for diving into a new language. We tested it and found it to be a fun and effective language learning tool.Thermo Works Thermapen Mk4When it comes to the best digital meat thermometers, it doesn’t get better than Thermo Works. We highly recommend the Thermapen ONE, which was the fastest and most accurate thermometer we tested and would have been our top pick if it wasn’t so expensive. But it’s waterproof, precise and fast-acting.A Bouqs SubscriptionFresh flowers at Mom’s doorstep will always be appreciated, especially on Mother’s Day. This year, instead of just one bouquet, gift her a subscription (订购）to Bouqs. You can change the frequency of the delivery along with the type of blooms she receives — roses one month, sunflowers the next. She may adorably text you a picture of her bouquet every month it arrives and remind you to maintain the subscription. Go ahead and switch it up to keep Mom on her toes.A Personalized Collage (拼贴画)There are few gifts better than personalized ones, especially when it comes to the mom who pretty much already has everything. With services like Minted, you can upload your own photos for a collage and watch your beautiful creation come to life. Customize the frame and color theme to best match mom’s style and watch her fall in love with her new heartfelt gift.1. What might discourage people from choosing the Thermapen ONE?A. Price.B. Function.C. Accuracy.D. Appearance.2. What do we know about A Bouqs Subscription?A. It can be canceled at random.B. It texts to remind renewing.C. It restricts to monthly deliveries.D. It offers wide choices of flowers.3. In which column of a website is the text probably taken from ?A. Life.B. Wellness.C. Literature.D. Entertainment.BCourage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of“courage”is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant“to speak one’s mind by telling all one's heart.”While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn't breathe properly.Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter,“I was just like you when I started. But with practice and proper pace, you'll get there too.”“Yeah, don't let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It's okay to admit when you're struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it's important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That's how we improve and grow.”Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it's okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I've come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?A. To argue for the true essence of courage.B. To question the common belief of courage.C. To show the changing meaning of courage.D. To compare different interpretations of courage.5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do?A. Challenge her own limits.B. Seek help whenever possible.C. Keep to a suitable pace.D. Stick with experienced climbers.6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?A. The mother asked the girl to rest.B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.C. The group celebrated the reach of the top.D. The two students pointed out the group's fault.7. What does the author intend to tell us?A. Kindness connects us all.B. Being a beginner takes courage.C. With courage, everyone can be perfect.D. We don't have to be a hero to be brave.CFrom crystal-blue lakes to snow-capped mountains and thousand-year-old trees, Canada’s nature is admired around the world. Now it might also be just what the doctor ordered. An ambitious new programme allows doctors to write prescriptions (处方) for free annual passes to Canada’s national parks, encouraging their patients to improve their health — both mental and physical — by taking a stroll (散步) in nature.The prescriptions are provided by PaRX, in partnership with Parks Canada. The first passes were handed out last month, giving holders access to more than 80 national parks, historic sites and nature reserves. PaRX, a health initiative (倡议) launched in 2019 by the British Columbia Parks Foundation, notes on its website that spending time in nature can lead to longer lives, increased energy, reduced stress and anxiety, improved heart health, less pain and better mood. Vitamin D from the sun’s rays has proven health benefits. The organization also hopes that the prescriptions will boost investment in conservation in Canada.The initial provision covers four Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Manitoba. Participating doctors have only 100 annual passes to hand out for now, but PaRX hopes that the programme will be expanded.“Medical research now clearly shows the positive health benefits of connecting with nature,” Steven Guilbeault, the environment minister, said. “I am confident this programme will quickly show its enormous value to the well-being of patients as it continues to expand throughout the country.”Canada’s physicians are already in the habit of prescribing “nature therapy” as a treatment for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, immune function and insomnia (失眠). Previously, though, they would write more general prescriptions, such as spending time in nature twice a week, for at least 20 minutes at a time. This is the first time that they have been able to equip their patients with tickets.8. Why does the author mention Canada’s nature in paragraph 1?A. To recommend doctors’ prescriptions.B. To advertise Canada’s natural scenery.C. To introduce a health initiative program.D. To demonstrate health benefits of nature.9. What makes the prescriptions significant?A. A boom in park visiting.B. A rise in economy.C. Investment in conservation.D. Improvement in health.10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Patients doubt the general prescriptions.B. The previous “nature therapy” is popular.C. It is a tradition to offer patients park tickets.D. “Nature therapy” is no longer just on paper.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Nature Heals Mental DiseasesB. Canada Possesses Admirable NatureC. Doctors Order A Walk in The WildernessD. Canadian Doctors Have Free Access to ParksDFeeling overloaded by your to-do list can certainly make you unhappy, but new research suggests that more free time might not be the elixir many of us dream it could be.In a new study released last week, researchers analyzed data from two large-scale (大规模) surveys about how Americans spend their time. Together, the surveys included more than 35,000 respondents. The researchers found that people with more free time generally had higher levels of subjective well-being — but only up to a point. People who had around two hours of free time a day generally reported they felt better than those who had less time. But people who had five or more hours of free time a day generally said they felt worse. So ultimately the free-time “sweet spot” might be two to three hours per day, the findings suggest.Part of finding this seemingly tricky “sweet spot” has to do with how people spend the extra time they have, the researchers behind the new study argue. They conducted several smaller online experiments. In one they asked participants to imagine having 3.5 to 7 free hours per day. They were asked to imagine spending that time doing “productive” things (like exercising) or to imagine doing “unproductive” activities ( like watching TV). Study participants believed their well-being would suffer if they had a lot of free time during the day — but only if they used it unproductively. Though that experiment was hypothetical, which is one limitation of the new research, it’s certainly in line with other research showing that being in a state of “flow” can be good for people’s mental health.Of course, what feels “productive” is up to you. Many traditionally productive or purposeful activities can be easy and fun. Engaging in a bit of low-key cardio, like walking and jogging, can help burn stress. Free-time activities like reading or cooking are also known to put people in a state of flow.12.What does the underlined word “elixir” in paragraph 1 refer to?A.Magic solution.B. Physical power.C.Psychological test.D. Relaxed atmosphere.13.How did the researchers carry out the new study?A.By doing large-scale online surveys.B.By giving interviews and mental tests.C.By comparing respondents’ backgrounds.D.By conducting experiments and analyzing data.14.What is a distinct finding of the new research?A.Doing unproductive things leads to unhappiness.B.Being in a state of flow benefits people’s mental health.C.Man’s well-being is positively related to the free time they have.D.How people spend their free time affects their sense of well-being.15.What is the focus of the last paragraph?A.The importance of burning stress.B.Easy and fun activities to kill time.C.Further explanation of being productive.D.The benefits of engaging in free-time activities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二英语下学期第二次质检(zhì jiǎn)试题本套试卷分第I卷〔选择题〕和第II卷〔非选择题〕两局部(júbù)，一共12页。

满分是150分。

考试用时120分钟。

在在考试完毕之后以后，将答题卡和答题纸一起交回。

考前须知(xūzhī)：1．答第I卷前所有考生(kǎoshēng)必须将本人的姓名、准考证号填写上在答题卡上。

2．选出每一小题答案后，需要用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目之答案标号涂黑。

如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号框。

不能答在套本套试卷上，否那么无效。

第一卷 (一共100分)第一局部：听力〔一共两节，满分是30分〕做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容完毕以后，你将有两分钟的时间是将试卷上之答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节〔一共5小题：每一小题1.5分，满分是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三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will Dorothy do on the weekend?A. Go out with her friend.B. Work on her paper.C. Make some plans.2. What was the normal price of the T-shirt?A. $15.B. $30.C. $50.3. What has the woman decided to do on Sunday afternoon?A. To attend a wedding.B. To visit an exhibition.C. To meet a friend.4. When does the bank close on Saturday?A. At 1:00 pm.B. At 3:00 pm.C. At 4:00 pm.5. Where are the speakers?A. In a store.B. In a classroom.C. In a hotel.第二节 (一共(yīgòng)15小题;每一小题1.5分，满分是22.5分) 听下面5段对话或者独白。

冠夺市安全阳光实验学校中学09学年第一学期高二第二次阶段性检测英语问卷一、听力理解（ 15% ）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的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，你将有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。

Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. At the manager’sB. In the supermarketC. In the street2. What is the woman going to do this afternoon?A. Go to the parkB. Go to Mary’s houseC. Go to the cinema3. What do we learn from the conversation?A. There won’t be an English test this afternoonB. The students will attend a meeting this afternoon.C. The students have to take an English test this afternoon4. What did the woman buy for her husband as Christmas present?A. A bookB. A recordC. A watch5. What does the man want to do with his coins?A. Take a busB. Make a phone callC. Give them to the woman 第二节听下面4段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，标在试卷的相应位置。

湖南省株洲市第四中学高二英语综合测试题 (二)第一局部英语知识运用〔共两节，总分为35分〕第一节单项填空 (共15小题；每一小题1分，总分为15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最优选项。

1. —It’s cloudy outside. Please take an umbrella.—_________.A. Yes, take it easyB. Well, it just dependsC. OK, just in caseD. All rig ht, you’re welcome2. —Hello, could I speak to Mr Smith?—Sorry, wrong number. There isn’t Mr Smith here.A.不填B. aC. theD. one3. — What will you do if it tomorrow?—We have to carry the plan on, since we’ve got everything ready.A. rainB. rainsC. will rainD. is raining4. Frank’s dream was to have his own shop to produce the workings of his own hands.A. thatB. in whichC. by whichD. how5. To everybody’s surprise, the fashionable young lady ______ to be a t hief.A. found outB. proved outC. put outD. turned out6. Tom a lot of French by playing with the native boys and girls.A. picked upB. took upC. made upD. turned up7. In our childhood, we were often by Grandma to pay attention to our table manners.A. demandedB. remindedC. allowedD. hoped8. More than a dozen students in that school abroad to study medicine last year.A. sentB. were sentC. had sentD. had been sent9. I lost my way in complete darkness and, matters worse, it began to rain.A. madeB. having madeC. makingD. to make10. He loved his wife, and himself with her needs and desires.A. concernedB. worriedC. discouragedD. approached11. — You are always full of . Can you tell me the secret?— Taking plenty of exercise every day.A. powerB. strengthC. forceD. energy12. — What does the sign over there read?—“No person _____ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in th e area.〞A. willB. mayC. shallD. must13. I’d like to study law at university my cousin prefers geography.A. thoughB. asC. whileD. for14. —There is still a copy of the book in the library. Will you go and borrow _____? —No, I’d rather buy ______ in the bookstore.A. it; oneB. one; oneC. one; itD. it; it15. Although _____ my opinion, the old professor didn’t come up with his own.A. againstB. onC. forD. in第二节完形填空〔共20小题；每一小题1分，总分为20分〕请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最优选项。

江苏省通州高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语学科（二）试题一、听力选择题1．What does the man want to do?A．Borrow a magazine.B．Buy a book.C．Reserve a seat. 2．Where are the speakers probably?A．At the man’s home.B．In a hospital.C．In a supermarket. 3．Why does the woman talk to the man?A．To ask for advice.B．To send an invitation.C．To make a complaint.4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mother and son.B．Sister and brother.C．Shop assistant and customer.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A meeting.B．A movie.C．A lecture.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Who turned up at the party last night?A．Marian.B．James.C．Alison.7．What did the man say about the party?A．It was impressive.B．It was awkward.C．It was boring.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why did the man stay up late last night?A．He went out with friends.B．He watched a game.C．He prepared for the exam.9．What does the woman suggest the man do?A．Have a rest.B．Go to lecture.C．Keep a healthy diet. 10．How does the man sound in the end?A．Anxious.B．Surprised.C．Proud.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

阶段质量检测（二）A卷学业水平达标(时间：120分钟满分：150分)第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A．Mother and son.B．Parent and teacher.C．Husband and wife.2．How long does it take to Hangzhou by plane?A．1 hour.B．13 hours.C．3 hours.3．What is the woman going to do?A．Look after her sick mother.B．Watch a movie.C．See a doctor.4．What does the woman feel?A．Worried. B．Angry.C．Surprised.5．Where are the two speakers?A．In a library. B．In a restaurant.C．In a supermarket.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8题。

6. What kind of people does the man like to work with?A．People with optimism.B．People with sadness.C．Any people.7．Why does the man choose this kind of people?A．Because of their characters.B．Because of their knowledge.C．Because of their attitudes.8．What's the man's hobby after work?A．Making friends. B．Travelling. C．Collecting.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

2022-2023学年辽宁省葫芦岛市联合体高二下学期第二次考试英语试题1. Four Inventions from WomenThough it wasn’t always easy to get patents or the credit, women are responsible for many items we use today. Below are some of them.A Solar HouseIn 1947, Mária Telkes, together with Eleanor Raymond, invented the world’s first modern residence heated with solar energy. The house was called Dover Sun House, built in Dover, Massachusetts, in 1948. She also invented other devices capable of storing energy captured from sunlight, and her remarkable achievements made a difference to current solar industry.A Computer TermGrace Hopper programmed for the earliest computer machines. Interestingly, Hopper’s first major inventi on in the field of software design was the creation of a famous computer term, “bug”. In 1947, she found a small moth in the Mark II computer, and it was this little bug that was “jamming(卡住)” the machine, Hopper jokingly referred to “failing to work” as a“bug”, a strange term that has since developed into a computer industry term.Dish Washing MachineAlong with another engineer, Josephine Cochrane invented the first hand-powered dish-washer. Patented in 1886, the first dish washing machine combined high water pressure, a wheel, a boiler, and a wire framework like the ones still used for dish drying. As its inventor, Josephine Cochrane never used dishwasher herself, but it made others’ life easier.Home Security SystemYou might be surprised to discover that the first home security system was actually invented by Marie Van Brittan Brown in 1966. Alongside her husband, she created a system containing a sliding camera, a two-way microphone, TV monitors. There was also an emergency button with which the police could be contacted in case of emergencies, and a remote control used to unlock doors.1. Which of the following was created by a woman alone?A．The solar house. B．The computer term.C．The home security system. D．The dish washing machine.2. What powered Josephine Cochrane’s dish washing machine?A．Solar energy. B．Electricity.C．Air pressure. D．Manpower.3. How can we call the police when using the first home security system?A．By turning to a remote control.B．By using a new two-way microphone.C．By pressing on the emergency button.D．By calling for help into sliding camera.2. Marathon is one of the most difficult races in track and field, at a little over 42 kilometers. To be a world-class marathoner, you must run that distance in two and a half hours. But for some, completing a marathon race is a lifelong dream.Jacqueline’s dream of being a world-class runner began when she was a child in Kenya. She soon realized she had the talent and the willpower to compete. She also knew she would have to train full-time, which meant not being able to work to help support her family. But she was confident that she could bring home prize money.Jacqueline traveled to China to compete in the Zheng-Kai marathon knowing she had a good shot at winning the race, but more importantly, the $10,000 prize that went with it. She was leading the women’s division when a male runner arrived at the water station. The man had trouble drinking water because a birth defect(缺陷)had left him without hands, and he struggled to drink from a plastic bottle. But any assistance from fans or race officials would result in his disqualification. Jacqueline noticed the man and immediately knew that he needed help. She grabbed a water bottle and helped him get the water his body needed to complete the race.Runner after runner passed Jacqueline. Her hopes of winning were getting lost in numerous runners ahead of her. With only 4 kilometers left in the race, and certain that the male runner would now finish, Jacqueline picked up her pace and finally finished second.That day, Jacqueline missed out on first place, but she finished something more important: humanity. She returned home with the smaller prize of second place, but to her family, she brought home something much more valuable to home: the right example.1. What can we know about Jacqueline from paragraph 2?A．She was born with little sports talent.B．Her goal was to win a championship.C．Her family opposed her going for a run.D．She had to train full-time to achieve her dream.2. Why did the male runner struggle to drink from a plastic bottle?A．He was disabled.B．He didn’t like bottled water.C．He was running forward in a hurry.D．He competed with other runners for water.3. What happened after Jacqueline helped the male runner?A．She won second place at last.B．She was criticised by her family.C．She was disqualified for going against rules.D．She fell behind several runners and gave up.4. What is the attitude of Jacqueline’s family towards her deed?A．Cautious. B．Approval. C．Critieal. D．Disappointed. 3. The ocean is critical to all oxygen-dependent life. But life is also critical to the ocean. The ocean produces so much oxygen because of ocean plants, which draw down Co and change it into carbon-based sugars and oxygen. Ocean plants are climate change heroes! There is now a wide recognition of the role of ocean life in slowing climate change.On many Pacific islands, whales support tourism economies. While concerned about the impacts of climate change on whales, we also need to recognize that whales can contribute to fighting climate change!Through their deep dives, vast migrations, long lifespan(寿命), and large bodies, whales have an enormous effect on the ocean.Whales both help ocean plants to draw down CO and help to store carbon in the ocean. Firstly, they provide essential nutrients that enable ocean plants to grow. Whale waste is a fertilizer, bringing nutrients from the depths, where whales feed, to the surface, where plants need these nutrients to grow well. Migratory whales also bring nutrients with them from highly-productive feeding grounds to the nutrient-poor waters of whales’ breeding grounds, boosting the growth of ocean plants across the ocean.Secondly, whales keep the carbon locked in the ocean, out of the atmosphere, where it could otherwise contribute to climate change. Ocean plants produce carbon-based sugars, but with a very short lifespan. They can’t store the carbon. When they die, much carbon is released in surface waters, and can be changed back to CO2. Whales, however, can live for over a century, feeding on food chains that begin with the sugars in these tiny plants, and storing up the carbon in their bodies. When whales die, deep ocean life feeds on their remains, and the carbon formerly stored in whales’ bodies can enter sediment(沉淀物), When carbon reaches deep ocean sediment, it is effectively locked away, and therefore unable to drive climate change. This carbon is unlikely to return as CO2 in the atmosphere.Several Pacific island countries are already leaders in whale conservation, having declared whale sanctuaries in their waters. Every year, whales socialize, breed, and give birth in Pacific island waters.1. How do surface ocean plants get nutrients for growth?A．From whale waste. B．From the whales’ bodies.C．From the sunlight. D．From ocean sediment.2. Why are ocean plants unable to store the carbon?A．They lack nutrients for growth.B．They never absorb carbon-based sugars.C．Carbon-based sugars can’t be generated by them.D．The carbon in them is released after their death.3. What does the underlined word “sanctuaries” in the last paragraph mean?A．Shelters. B．Imports. C．Markets. D．Amusements. 4. What is the text mainly about?A．The importance of oceans to climate.B．The bad effects of CO 2 to climate changes.C．The role of whales in slowing climate change.D．The importance of oceans to all oxygen-dependent life.4. New York has become the most recent state to ban the sale of some animals in pet stores. A new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul bans the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in retail shops. The new law encourages pet stores to work with animal rescue groups and shelters to make space for rescued animals that are available for adoption.California was the first state to pass a retail ban in 2017. Maryland followed in 2018 and a statewide ban in Illinois went into effect in February. Maine and Washington passed laws that ban the sales in new pet stores. Now, more than 300 cities and counties throughout the United States have passed pet-sale bans. There are at least 10,000 commercial pet stores in the country, and fewer than 3,000 of them are regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to the estimates from the Humane Society of the United States.In these commercial pet stores, animals are usually kept in dirty, crowded cages with limited access to medical care and human interaction. They often don’t get enough to eat or drink, have little protection from cold or heat; and don’t have a separate place to go to the bathroom. Many animals raised in the commercial pet stores go on to have physical and emotional problems.Although conditions are often horrible, commercial pet stores are usually legal unless authorities are called in to close those with extremely inhumane(不人道的)conditions. “Dogs, cats, and rabbits across New York deserve loving homes and humane treatment,” Governor Hochul said in a statement. “I’m proud to sign this law, which will make meaningful steps to cut down on bad treatment and protect the welfare of animals across the state.” However, some pet store owners have argued that the law will cause a large quantity of pet stores in New York to close.1. What is the new law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul about?A．Avoiding abusing pets.B．Preventing adopting pets.C．Forbidding distributing pets.D．Forbidding trading certain pets in pet stores.2. What’s the main idea of paragraph 3?A．The operation mode of commercial pet stores.B．The problems faced by commercial pet stores.C．The poor living conditions of the pets in pet stores.D．The physical and emotional problems of some animals.3. What can we learn about the law from the last paragraph?A．It is well received.B．It is highly profitable.C．It takes ages to see the results.D．It may also have its shortcoming.4. Which is the most suitable title for the text?A．New York state offers medical care to animalsB．New York state bans pet stores from selling some animalsC．New York state assists pet store owners with lawsD．New York state ignores the horrible conditions of pets5. Have you ever wondered what your pet is thinking or feeling and what he is trying to tell you? If you answer “yes”, ways below may help to strengthen your bond and relat ionship with him.1 Animals will use many parts of their bodies to convey various feelings. Being observant to how your pet uses his body can let you know if he’s feeling playful, sick, or maybe even angry. For example, Your dog may narrow his eyes and stare at you to indicate that he is feeling aggressive.Identify your pet’s vocalizations(发声). 2 Learning how to distinguish these sounds will help you determine how your pet is feeling. He will vocalize for several reasons, including acknowledging his presence and expressing anxiety. 3Talk with your pet. Your pet may not exactly understand the words that you are saying. 4 For example, if you speak with him in a strict voice, he might pick up on the fact that you are unhappy with his behavior. Talking with your pet can also help soothe(抚慰)him if he is feeling anxious or fearful.Punish your pet properly. Verbally and physically punishments help correct his misbehaving. Punishment can make your pet fearful of you and possibly increase the trust and respect that he has for you. 5 Don’t avoid punishing your pet.6. A week before Halloween, my babysitter called and canceled. So I had to drive to my medical appointment with my daughters on my own. I knew that emergencies do ________, and I told my babysitter that I completely ________ her. But what was actually going through my mind were feelings of ________ and self-pity.When we sat in a crowded waiting room of the hospital, it was pretty peaceful until my youngest daughter walked up to a complete ________ and said, “Tweet.” This was how she said “Trick or Treat”, having been ________ previously from her elder sisters. The woman, who was in a wheelchair and accompanied by her caregiver, knew ________ what my daughter meant. She told her caregiver to take her over to the vending machine(自动售货机)and ________ enough money to give each of my girls a ________. This caring act started a ________ on the vending machine. Soon, everyone had a candy bar or bag of chips ready for trick-or-treating. The nurses ________ to find three plastic bags for my daughters to ________ their treasures.Everyone was smiling and laughing and my daughters were ________ at their good fortune. The________ in that room touched me to my very core. Here were these people, facing who-knows-what ________ difficulties, and they only thought of giving three little girls some Halloween fun. It was a lesson for me about how good, kind and ________ people are.1.A．worsen B．occur C．regret D．vary2.A．understood B．forgave C．ignored D．trusted3.A．shame B．anger C．embarrassment D．disappointment 4.A．friend B．stranger C．expert D．passenger.5.A．learned B．promised C．coached D．warned6.A．exactly B．deliberately C．accidentally D．partly7.A．call for B．take off C．put in D．cough up8.A．hand B．treat C．lesson D．discount:9.A．discussion B．quarrel C．run D．campaign.10.A．refused B．determined C．planned D．managed11.A．discover B．hide C．collect D．deliver12.A．confused B．astonished C．alarmed D．overjoyed13.A．politeness B．happiness C．friendship D．appreciation14.A．health B．finance C．communication D．study15.A．merciful B．fair C．sensitive D．generous7. 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

冠夺市安全阳光实验学校水城中学下学期高二阶段性测试（二）英语试题第Ⅰ卷（共85分） 2012.4第一部分听力（共两节，20小题，每题1分，满分20分）第一节（共5小题, 每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

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

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. Why didn’t the man call the woman?A. He had no change.B. He wasn’t in the service area.C. He was just a few minutes late.2. What will the speakers do next?A. Wait for their friends.B. Go to join their friends.C. Have the car repaired.3. How much will the man pay in total?A. 400 dollars.B. 480 dollars.C. 640 dollars.4. Why won’t the woman go travelling?A. She doesn’t like traveling by air.B. She toured Europe last year.C. She doesn’t have enough money.5. What does the woman think of the meeting?A. She is unsatisfied with it.B. It went very well.C. The man should talk more about his opinion.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

高二年级英语第二次测评试卷(考试时间：下午2：30——4：00)说明：本试卷为闭卷笔答，答题时间90分钟，满分100分。

请将第一卷试题答案填在第二卷卷首的相应位置。

第一卷(三部分，共75分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分15分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分。

满分5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题1．When does the play start?A．At 9：00．B．At 7：00． C. At 7：302．Where are they probably talking?A．Outside a bookstore．B．Near a museum C. In a restaurant.3．How long did the man stay at the airport?A．3 hours．B．5 hours． C. 2 hours.4．What’s the man doing?A．Giving advice．B．Asking for help C. Making an invitation.5．Whv didn’t the man get the book?A．He didn’t want to borrow the book．B There was no such book in the libraryC．Hewastoo busyto gotothelibrary．第二节(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)听下面4段对话或独自。

每段对话或独自后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、c三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

答案写在答题卡上。

听第6段对话，回答第6、7题。

6．Where does the conversation probably happen?A At a restaurant．B．On the telephone． C. At a hotel.7．Which kind of table did Mr．P．Clarke want tO book?A．A newtable．B．A bigtable C. A quiet table.听第7段对话，回答第8、9题。

感顿市安乐阳光实验学校阶段质量评估(二) Unit 2 Poems第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)1．What is the woman?A．She is a doctor. B．She is a policewoman.C．She is a car driver.2．What does the man mean?A．Chicken noodles are not delicious.B．Chicken noodles are sold out.C．They don’t sell chicken noodles at all.3．Where are the two speakers?A．In a restaurant. B．In the market.C．In the office.4．What will the man do?A．Keep the woman’s bag for her.B．Show the woman to the fitting room.C．Help the woman carry new clothes.5．Where did they eat?A．At a table near the door.B．In a non­smoking room.C．At a table by the window.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听第6段对话，回答第6至7题。

6．What does the man like?A．The cellphone’s functions.B．The cellphone’s design.C．The reasonable price.7．How much will the woman charge the man?A．2,000 dollars. B．1,800 dollars.C．1,600 dollars.听第7段对话，回答第8至10题。

综合能力测试二(必修2)时间：150分钟满分：150分第一部分听力(1～20题略)第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节：(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。

A(2018·太原模拟)The Spanish are famous for their unique festivals. Here are just a few weird traditions you might come across at Christmas time in Spain.CaganerA Catalonia specialty, the caganer is a little porcelain(瓷质的)figure with his trousers down who is seen shitting somewhere in the nativity scene. Children enjoy looking for the little guy, who is usually hidden among the more traditional items. Surprisingly not invented by the post-South Park generation—the caganer has been offering his unique presents to the nativity scene since at least the middle of the 18th or 19th century, depending on whom you believe.Caga TióA log painted with a smiley face who is cared for from December 8 until Christmas. On Christmas Day or Christmas Eve (it varies), the children beat the log (and throw him into the fire) singing songs waiting it to “shit some presents”. Also particular to the Catalonia region, who clearly didn't think that one scatological (污秽的) Christmas tradition was enough.Red Underwear RunningIn the village of La Font de la Figuera near Valencia, the local folk celebrate the arrival of a new year by stripping down to their underwear and running through the streets. One important point if you are going to join in next year—the underwear must be red.Day of the InnocentsSpain's version of April Fool's Day, only it takes place on December 28. In days gone by, children used to go from door to door asking for sweets, much like our Halloween. Bakers used to put salt in their cakes on this day to wind up the children. Most of this has now given way to more mundane (世俗的) activities like sticking paper-cut to people's backs.Grape Eating on the Stroke of MidnightIf you're out in a public place in Spain on New Year's Eve, you will notice that everyone around you is carrying a handful of grapes. On the stroke of midnight, everyone will swallow them down—one for each gong of the bells. For each grape you get down, you will have a month's good luck in the coming year.21．Which of the following can best describe the Spanish traditions?A．Famous. B．Rare.C．Strange. D．Common.22．The following festivals are particularly loved by children except ________.A．Caganer.B．Caga Tió.C．Red Underwear Running.D．Day of the Innocents.23．Why did Bakers put salt in their cakes on Day of the Innocents?A．To fool the children. B．To make it special.C．To make it tasty. D．To replace the sweets.24．How many grapes do the Spanish carry on New Year's Eve?A．7. B．12.C．30. D．365.答案与解析本文是一篇记叙文。

高二英语周测试题(二)2023年春季学期高二英语周测试题（二）(本卷满分:150分考试时光：120分钟 )第I卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How does the man come here?A. By bus.B. By taxi.C. By car.2. Why isn’t Helen present?A. She forgot to come.B. She changed her decision.C. She wasn’t invited.3. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Mother and son.C. Doctor and patient.4. What’s the man’s job?A. A shop assistant.B. A tailor.C. A salesman.5. What does the man mean?A. He can’t go to the cinema.B. He can go to the cinema on Saturday morning.C. He can go to the cinema on Saturday evening.其次节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. When will the man go on holiday?A. In spring.B. In summer.C. In winter.7. Where is the man going?A. Switzerland.B. Italy.C. Austria.请听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

高二英语上学期阶段检测（二）参考答案及部分解析[参考答案]21-25 BDCBA26-30 BCDBD31-35 ACADC 36-40 BACBA41-45 DCBDD 46-50 CBADC 51-55 AADCB 56-60 ACCDA61-65 CBACA 66-70 BBCCD71-75 BGFEC短文改错：76. ... the best friend. the →a77. ... feeling kind of boring ... boring →bored78. ... have many to talk ...many →much或many后加things79. My mother always have ... have →has80. ... is worth kept. kept →keeping81. ... invite my friends ... friends →friend82. ... instead just sitting ... instead后加of83. ... it actual worked. actual →actually84. ... have a lot on common ... on →in85. ... so our friendship ... 去掉soOne possible version:Dear Sir / Madame，My name is Li Hua. I am writing to apply for the position as the English announcer of our school Radio Station.I think I’m qualified for this position for several reasons. First, I have been dreaming of working as an announcer since my childhood. I read a lot of English books and magazines in my spare time, so I am familiar with various topics. Second, I can speak English fluently and clearly. Besides, I am outgoing and optimistic, which makes it easy for me to communicate and cooperate with others.I hope to have a chance to work for the school Radio Station in my spare time. I would appreciate it if you would consider my application favorably.I am looking forward to receiving your early reply.Y ours sincerely,Li Hua[部分解析]单项填空：21. B。

北师大版高二（上）英语期中试卷二-2三、阅读理解第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

3．（6分）4Best Basketball Camps in the USAPGC Basketball Camps For the last few decades，PGC（point guard college）basketball camps have helped thousands of players improve a variety of skills.While the name may have you believe it's for point guards only，that's not the case.PGC basketball camps operate in a number of different states and they have over100 camps all over the country.While many of the PGC basketball camps are aimed at youth in high school and college athletes，there are also the Skills Academy camps for those as young as the4th grade.Nike Basketball CampsNike offers introductory camps，shooting camps，overnight camps，day camps and many more.There are even camps that let you work with former or current NBA and WNBA players.One of the best things about Nike camps are the quality of coaching and instruction you will get.They also operate innearly every state，so no matter where you are，there is likely a Nike basketball camp close.These Nike camps are also great for all ages.NBC Basketball CampsSince the early1970s，NBC（Northwest Basketball Camp）has been among the world leaders in the space.Whether you are in elementary school，junior high or high school，there is an NBC basketball camp for you.These camps are offered across the USA，as well as in Canada and even the UK.The camps they offer include clinics，team camps，overnight camps，and college prep camps，just to name a few.They aim to provide you all of the tools you need to succeed in basketball and in life.The National Basketball AcademyThe National Basketball Academy（also known as TNBA）partners with NBA teams like the Bucks and Pacers to provide camps，clinics，and training for basketball players of all ages.TNBA operates inMilwaukee，Orlando，Houston，Indiana，and Cleveland.It also operates in many other nations around the world such as Brazil，France，Argentina，and Spain.These camps and clinics range from a single day to multiple weeks.They also host various tournaments（锦标赛）so you can show off the skills you havelearned.（1）What do we know about PGC basketball camps？A.They have the most camps.B.They are mainly aimed at little kids.C.They hire some former NBA coaches.D.Not only students of PCC can join them.（2）What do NBC Basketball Camps and the National Basketball Academy have incommon？A.They focus on teamwork.B.They hold various tournaments.C.They only offer long﹣term camps.D.They operate both at home and abroad.（3）If you want to work with some NBA players，which camp should you choose？A.A PGC basketball camp.B.A Nike basketball camp.C.A NBC basketball camp.D.A TNBA basketball camp.4．（8分）When students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance，the arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list.Music is nice，people seem to say，but not important.Too often it is viewed as entertainment，but certainly not an education priority（优先）.This view is shortsighted.In fact，music education is beneficial and important for all students.Music tells us who we are，because music is an expression of the beings who create it，it reflects their thinking and values，as well as the social environment it came from.Rock music represents a lifestyle just as surely as does a Schubert song.The jazz influence that George Gershwin and other musicians introduced into their music is obviously American because it came from American musical traditions.Music expresses our character and values.It gives us identity as a society.Music provides a kind of perception（感知）that cannot be acquired any other way.Science can explain how the sun rises and sets.The arts explore the emotive（情感的）meaning of the same phenomenon.We need every possible way to discover and respond to our world for one simple but powerful reason：No one way can get it all.The arts are forms of thought as powerful in what they communicate as mathematical and scientific symbols.They are ways we human beings"talk"to each other.They are the language of civilizationthrough which we express our fears，our curiosities，our hungers，our discoveries，our hopes.The arts are ways we give form to our ideas and imagination so that they can be shared with others.When we do not give children access to an important way of expressing themselves such as music，we take away from them the meanings that music expresses.Science and technology do not tell us what is means to be human.The arts do.Music is an important way we express human suffering，celebration，the meaning and value of peace and love.So music education is far more necessary than people seem to realize.（1）According to Paragraph1，students.A.regard music as a way of entertainmentB.disagree with their parents on educationC.view music as an overlooked subjectD.prefer the arts to science（2）In Paragraph2，the author uses jazz an example to.pare it with rock musicB.show music identifies a societyC.introduce American musical traditionsD.prove music influences people's lifestyles（3）According to the passage，the arts and science.A.approach the world from different anglesB.explore different phenomena of the worldC.express people's feeling in different waysD.explain what it means to be human differently（4）What is the main idea of the passage？A.Music education deserves more attention.B.Music should be of top education priority.C.Music is an effective communication tool.D.Music education makes students more imaginative. 5．（8分）New research into a long﹣lived tree has shown some of the tricks that have helped it survive for thousands of years.The ginkgo（银杏树）is a huge，slow﹣growing tree with fan﹣shaped leaves，native to China，but planted in parks and gardens across the world.Some of the largest ginkgoes are said to be more than3，000years old.In order to discover how these and other trees can live for so long，scientists from the US and China studied34healthy ginkgoes of different ages.The team studied growth rings in each tree's trunk（树干），as well as cells（细胞）from the bark，leaves and seeds.They found that600﹣year﹣old trees were just as healthy as2﹣year﹣olds.To learn more，the team then looked in detail at the DNA of nine trees aged between three and667 years old.DNA is the chemical in the cells of plants and animals that holds instructions that tell any living thing how to grow and develop﹣including what to do at different times in its life.At the beginning of a tree's life，DNA instructs the cells in a seedling to divide quickly so the tree grows rapidly.The cells also make special chemicals to help the young plant survive difficult situations，such as disease.As most treesgrow older，their DNA tells their cells to divide more slowly（so growth slows down）and to make fewer chemical defenses（防御）.Ginkgoes，however，do things differently.The team found that although their growth finally slows，both young and old trees make protective chemicals."The secret is keeping a really healthy defense system，"said researcher Richard Dixon."As ginkgoes age，they show no sign of weakening their ability to defend themselves from things like disease."Other trees that live for a long time may have the same ability.For all their defenses，though，ginkgoes cannot live forever﹣﹣they finally meet with deadlyaccidents such as fire，disease and storms.While they last，however，these leafy trees are some of the most beautiful trees in the world.（1）What do we know about ginkgoes？A.They first grew in China.B.The oldest ones are3，000years old.C.They are little known to the public.D.They are the oldest plants.（2）How did the researchers carry out their study？A.They mainly studied the trunks of ginkgoes.B.They studied ginkgo cells.C.They studied600different ginkgoes.D.They mainly studied old ginkgoes.（3）What is common in the life of most trees？A.Old trees are unhealthy.B.Their cells divide quickly.C.Young trees catch disease easily.D.They grow more and more slowly.（4）What's the secret of ginkgoes living so long？A.They produce special chemicals.B.Old trees grow as fast as young ones.C.Their defense system is comparatively strong.D.They meet with fewer diseases and accidents. 6．（8分）American track and field athlete Jacqueline Joyner﹣Kersee once said，"Age is no barrier.It's a limitation you put on your mind."And50﹣year﹣old Indian Lakyntiew Syiemlieh stands an evidence for this saying.She recently cleared her Class12board kytiew，who has four children and two grandchildren，decided to go after her higher secondary education over three decades after dropping outof school.Earlier this year，she was one of the24，267students who appeared for the state board's Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate（HSSLC）kyntiew took part in the exams for the artsstream and had chosen subjects like Khasi，English，Political Science，Economies，and Education as her areas of specialization.On July13，2020，when the results were announced，she was excited."Though I only got；the third division（分段），my children were still so excited that they started shouting，hugging，and kissing me when the results were declared，"said Lakyntiew.In fact，the grandmother of two has expressed her interest in pursuing（追求）higher studies in the field of local kyntiew took up a distance education course offered by a university in2015.She stopped going to school because mathematics was too difficult for her to understand.She was offered a job to teach in a preschool in2008，and that was the beginning of her love for re﹣learning.Being the oldest student in the class，most of Lakyntiew's classmates called her as"Mei"，which means"mother"in the local language.Besides concentrating on academics，she also participated in after ﹣class activities like field trips，dance competitions，and singing challenges，among others.Age is not a problem when one is in search of kyntiew Syiemlieh is an example for everybody，and especially for those who give up studies midway.（1）When did Lakyntiew probably drop out of school？A.In2008.B.In1998.C.In1988.D.In1968.（2）Which of the following caused Lakyntiew to stop going to school？A.Her family was too poor to afford her education.B.She had too much difficulty in learning one subject.C.She was offered so good a job that she couldn't refuse.D.She had many children to raise and had no time to study.（3）Which can best describe Lakyntiew's performance at school？A.Independent.B.Reasonable.C.Outstanding.D.Active.（4）What can we learn from Lakyntiew's story？A.Live and learn.B.Hard work pays off.C.Many hands make light work.cation is the key to success.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出正确的填入空白处。

学业质量水平检测(二)(满分:120分;时间:100分钟)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A(2024山东淄博高二联考,易)The Barbican Art GalleryA world-class art and learning center, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music and theater.TicketsAdult:￡10 online/￡12 at the door13—17 years old: ￡6 online/￡8 at the doorChildren aged 12 and under: FreeOpening TimesSat.—Wed.:9 am—6 pmThur.—Fri.:10 am—9 pmReviewsBy Steven AshmoreWhen traveling, I always look for museums and sites that have evening hours. We went to the Barbican Art Gallery on a Thursday evening and caught their recent Lee Krasner exhibition. It was fabulous. The gallery is two levels with numerous smaller spaces, making the exhibition an interesting and enjoyable experience.By Laura MillerI have just watched To Kill a Mockingbird here. The play and actors were fantastic. Nice and clean ladies' toilets with hot water. During the break, they were selling the usual ice cream and drinks. Not all staff were friendly, but most were. I would come again to watch another show or even the same one.1.How much would a couple with two kids aged 11 and 14 pay for the online tickets of the Barbican Art Gallery?A.￡20.B.￡26.C.￡32.D.￡36.2.You can visit the Barbican Art Gallery at .A.9 am on ThursdayB.8 pm on SundayC.10 am on MondayD.9 pm on Tuesday3.What did Miller like most about the Barbican Art Gallery?A.Drinks they sold.B.Its staff service.C.Its opening hours.D.The show they put on.B(中)Being blind at birth is tough in any case. But things were even harder for Srikanth Bolla who was born in a small village in India, where the common belief was that kids with disabilities were “of no use” and therefore, better off dead. Fortunately, Srikanth's parents loved their son and refused to give him up. Instead, they encouraged the blind boy to dream big and reach for the stars.Srikanth did not disappoint his parents. The now twenty-seven-year-old is the founder and CEO of Bollant Industries.Of course, getting here was not easy. Being both blind and poor meant that Srikanth had to face hard challenges. As a young boy, Srikanth attended a regular school near his home. Unfortunately, the students and teachers didn't quite like him because of his disability. As a result, the young boy was largely ignored and often spent the entire day alone.Concerned this would hold back Srikanth's development, his family decided to send him to a special school in Hyderabad. Sure enough, the young boy soon rose to the top of his class, winning awards in speech and debate competitions. But Srikanth was prevented from studying sciences when he reached 10th grade, because it was thought too “dangerous” for a blind student. Not wanting to give up, Srikanth took legal action and became the first blind student in the country allowed to study sciences.Later, after graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Srikanth set up Bollant Industries in 2012. For just four years, it became a powerhouse with over 450 employees,70% of whom are physically challenged.Being disabled doesn't mean being unable. “If the world looks at me and says, ‘Srikanth, you can do nothing.’ I will look back at the world and say, ‘I can do anything.’” the young man says.4.Why was Srikanth sent to a special school?A.His parents became richer than before.B.He could be treated equally there.C.This school was free for disabled students.D.He was sent away by the regular school.5.What can we know about Srikanth from the text?A.He was born in a poor village.B.He cared about disabled people.C.His parents were strict with him in his study.D.He was loved by the villagers when he was young.6.What words can best describe Srikanth?A.Intelligent and determined.B.Active and honest.C.Patient and careful.D.Kind but stubborn.7.What can be the best title for the text?A.Chances Are EverywhereB.No Challenges, No SuccessC.A Big Dream Makes a DifferenceD.Disability Doesn't Mean Being UnableC(2024辽宁省试验中学高二月考,中)Max is a 23-year-old software developer who lives in San Francisco. He works for “one of the largest tech companies” in the area. The image of Max you have in your mind right now may be that of a Silicon Valley tech bro: A social, proud young man that shows off his salary and has preference for flashy cars. But his personal passions couldn't be further from that stereotype. Max moderates one of Reddit's biggest forums, r/furry_irl. He is what's commonly known as a “furry”.Furries are identified as animal characters with human traits (特征),and like to dress in animal suits. They go to meet-ups, comment in online groups, and attend conventions, just like any other shared-interest group. Being one or the first abnormal Internet groups to hit the mainstream, furries are often associated withnegative connections. While the mainstream media uses them as a socially awkward, unsuccessful, Internet loser, furries are having the last laugh. Because furries are, in fact, some of society's highest-earners.“Of the furries I've met, just about every single was either gainfully employed or still in school and working toward th eir future careers,” Max tells me. “I have plenty of friends who work at places like Facebook, Discord, Google.” Max isn't unusual in his mix of personal and professional interests: He tells me that most of his furry friends also worked making big money in tech. “On top of being hard workers,” he tells me, “they are just really nice people.” Max does hope that the growing knowledge of furries might help people change their opinions.8.What can be inferred from Paragraph 1?A.Max is satisfied with his work.B.Max has a passion for cars.C.Max is different from what people think of.D.The forum—r/furry_irl is the biggest forum for furries.9.What are furries according to the passage?A.People who often attend conventions.B.Animal characters with human qualities.C.Stories about humans and animals.D.Groups of people who share the same interest.10.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 suggest?A.Furries are so unsuccessful to be laughed at.B.What the mainstream media describe proves to be true.C.Furries always keep a good mood.D.Furries are often successful people with good careers.11.Which statement could be used to judge furries?A.A single flower doesn't make a spring.B.A faithful friend is hard to find.C.Don't judge a book by its cover.D.Great minds think alike.D(2024北京房山高二阶段考试,难)As Internet users become more dependent on the Internet to store information, are people remembering less? If you know your computer will save information, why store it in your own personal memory—your brain? Experts are wondering if the Internet is changing what we remember and how.In a recent study, Professor Betsy Sparrow conducted some experiments. She and her research team wanted to know whether the Internet is changing memory. In the first experiment, they gave people 40 unimportant facts to type into a computer. The first group of people understood that the computer would save the information. The second group understood that the computer would not save it. Later, the second group remembered the information better. People in the first group knew they could find the information again, so they did not try to remember it.In another experiment, the researchers gave people facts to remember, and told them where to find the information on the Internet. The information was in a specific computer folder (文件夹). Surprisingly, people later remembered the folder location better than the facts. When people use the Internet, they do not remember the information. Rather, they remember how to find it. This is called “tr ansactive(交互) memory”.According to Sparrow, we are not becoming people with poor memory as a result of the Internet. Instead, computer users are developing stronger transactive memory;that is, people are learning how to organize huge quantities of information so that they are able to access it at a later date. This doesn't mean we are becoming either more or less intelligent, but there is no doubt that the way we use memory is changing.12.The passage begins with two questions to .A.introduce the main topicB.show the author's attitudeC.describe how to use the InternetD.explain how to store information13.What can we learn about the first experiment?A.Sparrow's team typed the information into a computer.B.The two groups remembered the information equally well.C.The first group did not try to remember the information.D.The second group did not understand the information.14.In transactive memory, people .A.keep the information in mindB.change the quantity of informationanize information like a computerD.remember how to find the information15.What is the effect of the Internet according to Sparrow's research?A.We are using memory differently.B.We are becoming more intelligent.C.We have poorer memory than before.D.We need a better way to access information.其次节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

冠夺市安全阳光实验学校五桂山学校高二第二次综合测试英语科试题Class Name Marks第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节：听力理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。

请听第一段对话，回答第1－3题。

1.What can we learn from the conversation?A.The man works in a school library.B.All the cities have public libraries in Britain.C.Borrowing books from public libraries is free.2.How many people are members of the public libraries?A.About 25% of the population.B.About 50% of the population.C.About 75% of the population.3.What do we know about the woman?A.She wants to borrow some books from the man.B.She wants to know something about the public libraries.C.She wants to be a librarian after graduation.请听第二段对话，回答第4－5题。

4.What can we learn about the garden?A.It’s tidy.B. It’s big.C. It’s just OK.5.What does the man think of the place?A.It is the best place he has ever known.B.It’s very quiet but inconvenient.C.It’s very convenient with so many life facilities.请听第三段独白，回答第6-8题。