高二英语上学期期末考试试题(无答案)2 (2)

通州区2023—2024学年第一学期高二年级期末质量检测英语试卷2024年1月本试卷共10页，共100分。

考试时长90分钟。

考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。

第一部分：知识运用（共两节，30分）第一节完形填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A few weeks ago, I received a package containing seeds from my friend. When I asked her what they would 1 into, a smile crossed her face “Just plant them and be patient. You’ll see for yourself 2 !”she said.I sowed the seeds in a flowerpot. In the first few days, I was very excited to search for the slightest signs, but3 happened. With heavy loads of homework, I began to feel sad and4 How much I longed for the color in my fast paced lifeI watered the plants in dry periods. On the eighth day, to my great 5 , a few light green sprouts（新芽）appeared. Bending down and studying the plants, I could almost hear them growing More days passed, and the flowerpot soon became 6 with coriander（香菜）plants. Now they are taller than the edge of the pot, constantly shaking their leaves in the gentle wind, as if they were merrily singing a song of 7 .I am certain that after a few more days, my plants will be ready for 8 These plants have played an important part in 9 my everyday life They may not be a main dish on our table, but using some will surely make our dishes delicious.Let us all slow our pace down and be patient. So long as we take steps to set our hearts free, time and patience will 10 us with the pure pleasure of being alive in this lovely world1. A. grow B. run C. look D. break2. A. immediately B. finally C. occasionally D. regularly3. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing4. A. shocked B. disappointed C. embarrassed D. scared5. A. surprise B. pity C. shame D. anxiety6. A. covered B. lined C. crowded D. piled7. A. courage B. freedom C. interest D. relief8. A. harvest B. loss C. sights D. rest9. A. picking out B. ending with C. brightening up D. taking down10. A. impress B. assist C. surround D. reward第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分.共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

2021-2022 学年山东省聊城市高二上学期期末考试英语试题本试卷分四部分，共12 页。

满分150 分。

考试用时120 分钟。

注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡指定位置上。

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

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

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写在本试卷上无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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.Who is the woman probably talking to?A.Her teacher.B. Her dentist.C. Her doctor.2.What does the man think of the film?A.Wonderful.B. Dull.C. Funny.3.Where does the conversation take place?A.In a restaurant.B. In a classroom.C. In a library.4.What will the speakers d o?A.Go to a party.B. Meet Mary.C. Visit Steve.5.What does the woman suggest?A Applying for a new job. B. Making friends with smart guys. C. Dressing well.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。

甘南二中高二线上考试英语试题（满分150分，时间120分钟）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 color is the bag?A.Green.B.Red.C.Blue.2.What does the man want to do?A.Place an order.B.Apply for a new job.C.Ask for after-sales service.3.Where are the speakers?A.In a library.B.In a bookshop.C.In a classroom.4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Husband and wife.B.Boss and secretary.C.Customer and waitress.5.When was the Olympics held in1964?A.In August.B.In September.C.In October.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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6.Who helped the woman learn some German?A.Her neighbor.B.Her father.C.Her mother.7.Why did the man go to the United States?A.For work.B.For study.C.For sightseeing.听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。

高二英语上学期期末考试试题本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分。

满分120分，考试时间100分钟。

考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上，在本试卷上答题无效。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分听力（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“Mom, I’m going to take my travel journal to school, okay? I want to show my teacher. ” The summer holiday is one of the main topics of conversation at the beginning of each school year. Friends and teachers want to know all about the fun. What better way to recount the experience than show them with a travel journal? Travel journals are as individual as your child, but with the following tips, you can make one too.Start with the bookA good journal is big enough to allow room for drawings, writing, photos, and souvenirs. If it’s too small, nothing will fit. My family finds artist sketchbooks to be the best because the paper is heavier and a good quality to draw on. They also hold up well when souvenirs such as postcards or ticket stubs are pasted in.Educational additionsLoad a simple map of your route and paste it in the book. If you’re traveling through several states or provinces, create a section in the book for each leg of your journey. Use a brightly colored marker to plot your route and stickers to show important points along the way. You may also wish to include coloring pages of state flags and animals, along with interesting trivia about your family travel destination.A picture says a thousand wordsYou may be surprised how judicial(公正) kids become when given a disposable camera and permission to take photos of whatever is important to them. Develop the photosen route, and you have an instant quiet time activity. Avoid disappointment; take a back up photo on you camera as well.With a travel journal, the question, “What did you do this summer? ”takes on a whole new meaning. A drawing here, a quote there, and a few pictures quickly add up to a wonderful book full of memories that can be shared with friends and family for many years to come. After all, isn’t that what family vacations are for?21. The first paragraph serves as _________.A. a descriptionB. a suggestionC. an introductionD. a summary22. Why does the author’s family like artist sketchbooks the best?A. They hold many drawings.B. They are heavy and large enough.C. They can be kept as good souvenirs.D. Their paper is suitable for drawing.23. What does the passage mainly tell us?A. How to make a travel journal.B. Making a summer holiday fun.C. Advantages of keeping a travel journal.D. The real meaning of a family vacation.BUp until about 3 years ago, I never really questioned my identity but now I amf a r m o r e a w a r e o f i t. Sometimes I’ll say really crazy things like “I wonder what I’d look like with pale yellow hair”, and my father only smiles. I guess growing up with Western parents and living in a fairly Western society have made me feel rather “Western”. However, my mother thought that it was still important for me to stay connected to my “roots”.Our family would go on various trips to China, sightseeing and learning more about the culture. I would attend Saturday Chinese (language) school and whenever my school had a culture or an international day, my mother would encourage me to dress up in Chinese dress or bring Chinese food. The key word: encouraged. Not forced.Understanding my native culture and tradition and knowing other children just like me were obviously important ideas my mother valued when it came to bringing up her two Chinese daughters. I have never really had any identity issues; however, Ifind that now I have become less interested in maintaining a strong link to my Chinese tradition. This is because I started traveling and seeing more of the world, and grew up in a very Western lifestyle.What do I mean by this? I have started to become more aware of their customs. But do not think I did not appreciated the opportunity I had to learn about my culture;I will never truly stop being Chinese, but as I grow older, I want to declare myselfa full-and-through Australian.I am on a Chinese Adoption Facebook group and I decide to ask for some ideas on how they feel about being open to learning their native culture.24. According to the text, the writer’s roots are in _________.A. ChinaB. AustraliaC. AmericaD. France25. The writer stays connected to China by the following ways EXCEPT _______.A. traveling to ChinaB. cooking Chinese foodC. attending Chinese language schoolD. learning Chinese culture26. What can we infer about the writer and her family?A. The writer is a nice girl with beautiful golden hair.B. The writer wants to be strongly connected with Chinese tradition.C. The writer prefers the Western lifestyle to the Chinese one.D. The writer’s present parents both come from Australia.27. What is most likely to be written in the paragraph that follows?A. The experience the writer’s family had while traveling in China.B. The writer’s feeling about her special identity.C. The effect the Western lifestyle has on the writer.D. Others’ responses the writer received to her question.CCommon-cold SenseYou can’t beat it, but you don’t have to join it. Maybe it got the name “common cold” because it’s more common in winter. The fact is, though, being cold doesn’t have anything to do with getting one. Colds are caused by the spread of rhinoviruses(鼻病毒), and, at least so far, medical science is better at telling you how to avoid getting one than how to get rid of one.Children are the most common way cold viruses are spread to adults, because they have more colds than adults—an average of about eight per year. Why do kids seem so much more easily to get colds than their parents? Simple. They haven’t had the opportunity to become immune to many cold viruses.There are more than 150 different cold viruses, and you never have the same one twice. Being infected by one makes you immune(免疫的)to it –but only it.Colds are usually spread by direct contact, not sneezing or coughing. From another person’s hand to your hand and then to your nose or eyes is the most common route. The highest concentration of cold viruses anywhere is found under the thumbnails(拇指甲)of a boy, although the viruses can survive for hours on skin or other smooth surfaces.Hygiene is your best defense. Wash your hands frequently, preferably with a disinfectant(消毒剂) soap, especially when children in your household have colds.But even careful hygiene won’t ward off every cold. So, what works when a coughing, sneezing, runny nose strikes?The old prescription(处方)of two aspirins, lots of water, and bed rest is a good place to start. But you’ll also find some of the folk remedies worth trying. Hot mixtures of sugar (or honey), lemon, and water have real benefits.28. According to the essay, you may have a cold because ____________.A. the weather is too coldB.another person’s coughing passes the cold to youC.the spread of rhinoviruses gets people infectedD.you wash your hands too often29. Children have more colds because _________.A. they are not immune to many cold viruses yetB.they are usually infected about eight times each yearC.they never wash their hands so that their thumbnails are dirtyD.they don’t like eating lemon30. When you are having a cold, ___________.A. it is always the same kind of cold that you had last timeB.it is certainly not the same kind of cold that you had last timeC.it may be the same kind of cold that you had last timeD.it is probably not the same kind of cold that you had last time31. When one is having a cold, he may often have all the following symptoms EXCEPT ________.A.coughingB. having a sore throatC. having a stomachacheD. havinga runny noseDThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade”, and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and daughter is sometimes confusing. If close, the relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include the hierarchy(等级) and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, says, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friend don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying.While some adult relationships are still troubled, many find them to be extremely rewarding. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining andpassing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of the workforce and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if they aren’t speaking for some unfortunate reason. The mother and child relationship is still closer than any other. There is not an equal relationship. Daughters should not feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. It isn’t that they don’t care deeply about their mothers. It’s just that they shouldn’t be burdened with their mother’s well-being.The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. Mother always “trumps” friends.32. The underlined word “preclude” in Paragraph 1 probably mean “___________”.A. preventB. differC. benefitD. change33. What do we know from the passage?A. The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.B. A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.C. Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.D. The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friends’ friendship.34. The author proves his statements mainly by __________.A. listing dataB. giving explanationsC. quoting sayingsD. making examples35. What is the best title for the passage?A. How to be a good mother and daughterB. Can a mother be a daughter’s best friend?C. A friend in need is a friend indeedD. Who is a mother’s best friend?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。

河南省南阳2024-2025高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分基础学问运用（共两节，30分）第一节单项选择（共20题，每小题1分，共20分）1.Not until very late that night her ______ house was ______ from the terrible flood.A. did she realize, under threatB. that she realized, under threatC. when she realized, in declineD. had she realized, in decline2.Ifs most urgent that the all the shops in the U.S ______ because of the increasingly confirmedCovid-19 cases.A. are closedB. should closeC. be closedD. have been closed3.Every year, many graduates travel from one place to another, ______ for a well-paid job.A. huntB. huntingC. to huntD. hunted4.New mothers can get ______ in their baby without realizing it.（错题回顾）A. picked upB. set upC. wrapped upD. put up5.The man wearing the black suit was the one ______ for chopping down the old tree ______around ninety meters tall in the botanic garden.A. to be blamed, measuredB. to blame, measuringC. blaming, measuringD. being blamed, measured6. A large quantity of water ______ polluted in the past twenty years across China.A. isB. areC. has beenD. have been7.With more and more birds, ______ some day some species will ______ completely. In addition,some of them have ______ environmental pollution.A. dying off; die out; died fromB. dying away; die off; died fromC. dying down; die out; died ofD. dying out; die away; died of8.. Whatever the little girl said, her parents would not allow her ______ there alone at night.A. risking to goB. to risk goingC. for risk to goD. risk going9.______ computer games is the reason leads to his being absent-minded in class.A. Being addicted to; thatB. Addicted to; whyC. Being addicted to; whyD. Addicted to; that10.We didn't know you were in trouble at that time, otherwise we ______ you a hand.A. gaveB. had givenC. would giveD. would have given11.Have you been aware ______ under the tree ______ two assistants.A. that; areB. that; isC. of; areD. of; is12.It is no use ______ time ______ that matter.（错题回顾）A. to waste; to discussB. wasting; discussingC wasting; to discuss D. to waste; discussing13.Only after he realized the significance of mastering two languages ______ English carefully.A. did he set about learningB. did he set out learningC. had he set about learningD. had he set out learning14. A war is so cruel that it always causes great losses, ______ has happened in Ukraine and other countries,（错题回顾）A. whatB. whichC. asD. where15.I will call you weekly and keep you ______ of what is going on here.A. informedB. informingC. informD. to inform16.Whenever I ______ difficulties, my parents always encourage me to my dreams.A. was stuck by, stick withB. got stuck by, stick toC .was stuck in, stick with D. got stuck in, stick to17.The coat ______ me perfectly. However, the color is too dark. Purple and blue are the colors that______ me well. Do you have a purple one or a blue one?A. fits; suitB. suits; fitC. fits; matchD. matches; suit18.The Floreana tortoise（龟）,once considered to, ______ is being brought back from the dead with careful conservation.（错题回顾）A. be wiped outB. have been wiped outC wipe out D. have wiped out19.Researchers claim ______ the first proof that getting a regular eight-hour sleep every nightmakes a real difference to our health.A. findingB. having foundC. to findD. to have found20.He found the problem was hard to ______.A . get rid B. get rid of C. be got rid of D. be got rid其次节单句语法填空（共10题，每小题1分）1.The church was a ______（memory） to the disaster victims.2.Before ______（call）, remain where you are.3.The success of a picnic usually turns the ______ weather.4.Having a bad boss is more than ______ annoyance.（错题回顾）5.If you try to remember everything, you will end up ______（remember） nothing.6.None of these would have been possible ______ their help.（错题回顾）7.It is important to keep yourself physically and mentally healthy, especially in such a competitive and______（stress） society.8.We waited with great ______ (anxious) for more news about the accident.9.Masses of work ______ (do) to prevent the river from being polluted up to now.10.Some books are to be tested, others ______ (swallow) and some few to be chewed and digested.(错题回顾)其次部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AThe National GalleryDescription:The National Gallery is the British national art museum built on the north side of European art ranging from 13th-century religious paintings to more modem ones by Renoir and Van Gogh. The older collections of the gallery are reached through the main entrance while the more modem works in the East Wing are most easily reached from Trafalgar Square by a ground floor entrance.Layout:The modem Sainsbury Wing on the western side of the buileing houses 13th-to 15th-century paintings, and artists include Duccio, Uccello, Van Eyck, Lippi, Mantegna, Botticelli and Memling.The main West Wing houses 16th-century paintings, and artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Cranach, Michelangelo, Raphael, Bruegel, Bronzino, Titan and Veronest.The North Wing houses 17th-century paintings, and artists include Caravaggio, Rubens, Poussin, Van Dyck, Velazquez, Claude and Vermeer.The East Wing houses 18th-to early 20th-century paintings, and artists include Canaletto, Goya, Turner, Constable, Renoir and Van Gogh.Opening Hours:The Gallery is open every day from 10am to 6pm(Fridays l0am to 9pm)and is free, but charges apply to some special exhibitions.Getting There:Nearest underground stations: Charing Cross (2-minute walk) , Leicester Square ( 3-minute walk) 9 Embankment (7-minute walk) , and Piccadilly Circus (8-minute walk).21.In which century's collection can you see religious paintings?A. The 13th.B. The 17th.C. The 18th.D. The 20th.22.Where are Leonardo da Vinci's works shown?A. In the East Wing.B. In the main West Wing.C. In the Sainsbury Wing.D. In the North Wing.23.Which underground station is closest to the National Gallery?A. Piccadilly Circus.B. Leicester Square.C. Embankment.D. Charing Cross.BFor almost two months Dominic York, a 23-year-old hairdresser, wandered about hospitals all night, wearing a white coat and pretending he was a doctor. Yesterday he proudly claimed in court that despite his complete lack of medical experience or qualifications, he had saved several people's lives. He had even been allowed to assist a surgeon during an emergency operation on a patient who was about to die on something she had swallowed.“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospital and suddenly I felt like playing one of the roles myself. So I put on a white jacket and a stethoscope（听诊器）and walked around one of the biggest hospital in London. At first, I just watched. Once you learn how doctors talk to patients, nurses and other doctors, it's easy to take people in.” he said.One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan. She had been knocked down by a car and fainted. When she came into hospital, York was standing over her.“He looked very professional. He told me his name was Doctor Simon. Then he gave me some sort of injection." she said. And then he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was. She didn't think there was anything wrong. "I would never have realized he was a fake if a policewoman hadn't showed me his photograph a week later. When the policewoman told me who he really was, I cou ld hardly believe my ears.”Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was "shocked and horrified,, that he got away with his deceiving（欺瞒）for so long, and then sentenced him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminal with mental disorders.“1 can only hope that this will not lead to further problems. After all, you will have considerable opportunities to study the behavior of the psychiatrists（精神科医生）who will look after you while you are there. If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a psych iatrist after you are set free, 1 shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence.” Judge Adams warned York.24.York was proud of the fact that.A. a surgeon let him watch an operation.B. he could perform some duties of a doctorC. he had cheated doctors for so longD. people thought he could become a real doctor25.York learned how to behave like a doctor by.A. watching other doctors workB. talking to doctors and nursesC. getting some training and experienceD. observing doctors while he was a patient26.Why was Laura Kennan in hospital?A.She had swallowed something and almost died.B.She had to have an emergency operation.C.She had been injured in a road accident.D.She had lost consciousness while driving.27.The judge's remark implied that York would be more severely punished if he.A. pretended to be a psychiatristB. tried to get away from prisonC. was proud of what he had doneD. studied the behavior of the psychiatristCThe baby is just one day old and has not yet left hospital. She is quiet but alert （警觉）.Twenty centimeters from her face researchers have placed a white card with two black spots on it. She stares at it carefully. A researcher removes the card and replaces it by another, this time with the spots differently spaced. As the cards change from one to the other, her gaze （注视）starts to lose its focus —until a third, with three black spots, is presented. Her gaze returns; she looks at it for twice as long as she did at the previous card. Can she tell that the number two is different from three, just 24 hours after coining into the world?Or do newborns simply prefer more to fewer? The same experiment, but with three spots shown before two, shows the same return of interest when the number of spots changes. Perhaps it is just the newness? When slightly older babies were shown cards with pictures of objects （a comb, a key, an orange and so on）, changing the number of objects had an effect separate from changing the objects themselves. Could it be the pattern that two things make, as opposed to three? No again. Babies paid more attention to squares moving randomly on a screen when their number changed from two to three, or three to two. The effect even crosses between senses. Babies who were repeatedly shown two spots became more excited when they then heard three drumbeats than when they heard just two; likewise （同样地）when the researchers started with drumbeats and moved to spots.28.The experiment described in Paragraph 1 is related to the baby's ______.A. sense of hearingB. sense of sightC. sense of touchD. sense of smell29.Babies are sensitive to the change in___.A. the size of cardsB. the color of picturesC. the shape of patternsD. the number of objects30.Why did the researchers test the babies with drumbeats?A. To reduce the difficulty of theexperiment.B. To see how babies recognize sounds.C. To carry their experiment further.D. To keep the babies9 interest.31.Where does this text probably come from?A. Science fiction.B. Children's literature.C. An advertisement.D. A science report.The word advertising refers to any kind of public announcement that brings products and services to the attention of people. Throughout history, advertising has been an effective way to promote the trading and selling of goods. In the Middle Ages, merchants employed “town criers” to read public messages aloud to promote their goods. When printing was invented in the fifteenth century, pages of advertisements （ads） could be printed easily and were either hung in public places or put in books.By the end of the seventeenth century, when newspapers were beginning to be read by more people, printed materials became an important way to promote products and services. The London Gazette was the first newspaper to set aside a place just for advertising. This was so successful that by the end of the century several companies started businesses for the purpose of making newspaper ads for merchants.Advertising spread quickly throughout the eighteenth century. Ad writers were starting to pay more attention to the design of the ad text. Everything, from clothes to drinks, was promoted with clever methods such as repetition of the firm's name or product, words organized in eye-catching patterns, the use of pretty pictures and expressions easy to remember.Near the end of the nineteenth century, companies that were devoted to the production of ads came to be known as ""advertising agencies （广告商）The agencies developed new ways to get people to think of themselves as members of a group. Throughout the twentieth century, advertising agencies promoted consumerism （消费主义）as a way of life, spreading the belief that people could be happy only if they bought the "right“ products.32.What was advertising like in the Middle Ages?A.Merchants were employed to promote products.B.Ad messages were shouted out in public places.C.Product information was included in books.D.Ad signs were put up in towns.33.What does the word "This" in Paragraph 2 refer to?A. Advertising in newspapers.B. Including pictures in ads.C. Selling goods in markets.D. Working with ad agencies.34.The 18th century advertising was special in its.A. growing spendingB. printing materialsC. advertising companiesD. attractive designs35. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. The Story of AdvertisingB. The Value of Advertising DesignsC. The Role of Newspaper AdvertisingD. The Development of Printing for Advertising其次节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021年高二上学期期末考试英语试题含答案I. Listening prehension（30）Section A Short ConversationsDirections In section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. l. A. At home. B. In the post office. C. In the restaurant.D. In the bar.2. A. 615. B. 655. C. 715. D. 730.3. A. Because she didn’t want to e.B. Because she carried a heavy bag.C. Because she was delayed by something else.D. Because she was held up in the heavy traffic.4. A. Buy some coffee cups. B. Cook the meal for the children.C. Have something to drink.D. Go straight home.5. A. John will be late. B. John will be here on time.C. John makes mistakes.D. John doesn’t make mistakes.6. A. Job hunting. B. An online course.C. Earlier graduation.D. Summer vacation plans.7. A. Funny. B. Crazy. C. Amused. D. Pleased.8. A. They’d better not go riding. B. Riding a bike is a great idea.C. It’s not good riding in the rain.D. They can go riding half an hour later.9. A. For sightseeing. B. To meet her Canadian friends.C. On business.D. Not mentioned.10. A. He’ll go to the play with the woman.B. He can’t go to the play.C. He doesn’t want people to know where he’s going.D. He’s already seen the play.Section BDirections In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages. The passages will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage11. A. In the 1300s. B. In the 1400s. C. In the 1500s. D. In the 1600s.12. A. Italy. B. France. C. England. D. Germany.13. A. Ballet always tells a beautiful story.B. Ballet is not always performed to music.C. Ballet is one of the most beloved forms of dance.D. Ballet is magical, and it’s hard to learn.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following instructions.14. A. Because it stimulates your nerve activities.B. Because it keeps you calm.C. Because it strengthens your memory.D. Because it improves your problem solving strategies.15. A. Piano music could interfere with your reasoning ability.B. The effects of music do not last long.C. The more you listen to music, the higher your test scores will be.D. Music, whether classical or rock, helps improve your test scores.16. A. The difference between classical music and rock music.B. Why classical music is popular with maths students.C. The effects of music on the results of maths tests.D. How to improve your reasoning ability.Section CDirections In Section C, you will hear two longer conversations. The conversations will be read twice. After you hear each conversation, you are required to fill in the numbered blanks with the information you have heard. Write your answers on your answer sheetplete the form. Write ONE WORD for each answer.plete the form. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.II. Fill in the blanks with a proper word (16分)Passage (1)Cars are too expensive for many people around the world to own. Not only that, many cities are already full of traffic, and many country areas have rough roads.So 25 do people travel those distances that are too far to walk? They use public transportation. If you ride the subway or bus 26 you live, you can appreciate some of the benefits of public transportation. With many people 27 (share) one bus or train, there is less traffic and, more importantly, less pollution.Which of the types of mass transit 28 (describe) below are you familiar with? If a regular bus can hold dozens of people, imagine _____29___ a bus twice the size can hold! In Great Britain, there are many buses that are known as double-deckers (cars with two floors).Buses in Haiti are often very _30____ (crowd). It’s not unmon for passengers to actually sit on the rooftops. Buses are sometimes called “tap-taps”, because ___31___ riders on the roof tap（敲击）32 they want to be dropped off.Passage (2)Australia, the last continent, was discovered by ships 33 (belong) to some European nations in the seventeenth century. These nations were 34 (little) interested in changing it into a colony than in 35 (explore) it. As in the early history of the Unided States, it was the English 36 set up the settlements in Australia. This history and the geography of these two British colonies have some other things in mon as well.Australia and the United States are about the same in size, and their western lands are both not rich oil. It was on the eastern coast of Australia and America ___37___ the English first settled, and both colonies soon began to develop towards the west. However, this westward movement took place 38 (much) because the English were searching for better land than the population was increasing. Settlements of the west part of both countries developed quickly after gold was discovered in America in 1849 and in Australia two years later.Although the development of these two countries has a lot in mon, there are some 39(strike) differences as well. The United States gained its independence from England_40_ revolution while Australia won its independence without having to go to war. Australia, unlike the United States, was firstly turned into a colony by English prisoners and its economic development was in wheat growing and sheep raising.Section B (10分)Directions plete the passage with the words given in the table. Each word can be used only once. There is an extra one that you will find no use for.longer than at present, could turn into a curse (祸根) rather than a blessing. It may bee possible to lengthen the ____41____ human life by controlling genes --- but what we gain may not be worth the price we would have to pay.Professor John Grimley Evens believes that ____42____, maximum life expectation is 115, but that with gene ____43____ it might be possible to extend this. The professor says, however, that a ____44____ lifestyle can extend the average lifespan of everyone at the moment.“We know a lot already about how people’s lifestyles ____45____ their lifespan. There is increasing ____46____ to suggest that sensible lifestyles are effective in later life as well as in early and middle life.”“It is never too late to gain some ____47____ from giving up smoking, from drinking less alcohol, from taking up sensible patterns of diet and exercise and from controlling body weight. We already know how to ____48___ human life.”The professor believes that the _____49___ of lengthening life by means of gene therapy might bring dangers with it. If gene therapy affected only one part of the human body but not all of it, people might be ____50____ capable of living longer, but would start to be worse mentally at a much earlier age.III. Reading prehension (47分)Section A (15分)Directions For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C or D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.With oil prices approaching the symbolic mark of $ 100 a barrel, the world is heading towards its third energy shock in a generation. But today’s rise is ____51___ different from the oil crises in the 1970s and 1980s. It will have a greater global impact.The __52__ oil shocks were caused by sudden interruptions in exports from the Middle East. But this time prices have been rising steadily as __53__ gasoline in both developed countries and developing economies grows. This is the world’s first demand-led energy shock.Oil prices __54__ $98.6 on the New York Mercantile Exchange before falling back to $96.4 at the close of trading last Wednesday. Forecasts of future oil prices__55__ widely. Virtually no one foresees a return to the $20 oil of a decade ago. It means consumers should face an era of high fuel __56__.For most of the 20th century, __57__ was cheap and abundant. Throughout the 1990s, __58__, oil prices averaged $20 a barrel. Even at today’s highs, luckily, for the Americans, oil is __59__ than imported bottle water.The concern today is over how the __60__ sector（行业) will meet the growth in demand over the longer term.China faces the __61_. Rapid industrialization has e at a price Oil demand has increased more than three times since 1980. It turned a country that was once self-sufficient into an oil__62__. Today, however, China consumes only a third as much oil as the US, which burns a quarter of the __63__ oil each day. Europe has managed to reduce oil consumption through high gasoline taxes, small cars and __64__ public transportation. But Americans have not.Experts say no one should count on oil prices rising forever. Economic __65__ in the world’s major economies will probably send prices down.51. A. nearly B. generally C. fundamentally D. traditionally52. A. past B. unexpected C. world D. recent53. A. supply of B. demand for C. reservation of D. production of54. A. remained B. stroke C. dropped D. hit55. A. range B. reach C. are D. predict56. A. import B. consumption C. payment D. costs57. A. food B. oil C. labors D. material58. A. for example B. however C. nevertheless D. therefore59. A. consumed more B. cleaner C. more expensive D. cheaper60. A. industrial B. power C. energy D. various61. A. chance B. challenge C. crises D. charge62. A. exporter B. importer C. consumer D. producer63. A. nation’s B. region’s C. world’s D. fuel64. A. reducing B. effective C. efficient D. increasing65. A. control B. growth C. advancement D. slowdownsSection B (24分)Directions Read the following passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C or D. Choose the one that suits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AThey say there are three ways to experience the Grand Canyon; on foot, on mules(骡子) or by air. We chose the first. Up early; my husband and I and our three children couldn’t wait to get started. We decided to walk along a lovely path named Bright Angel Trail.As we set out, I was shocked at how narrow the path was. And I couldn’t help noticing that the other tourists weren’t like us. They had heavy backpacks, water bottles, and hats. But as usual we were dressed. As the sun rose higher, Arizona’s famous heat se emed to roast us. There was no shade and our legs were aching. We decided to go back, with the girl on my back and the boys far behind. By the time we finally got back, our legs were like jelly.The next day, after we’d had a long rest and a good breakfast, we were ready for another view of the Canyon – by air. After our last walk, this would be the easiest thing in the world.We called to each other excitedly as the plane took off and circled around the Canyon. But the smiles on our faces disappeared as the pilot tossed(翻转) the plane around, pretending he was going to hit the ground. I shouted, “STOP, TAKE US BACK!”When we finally arrived back on land, once again our legs were like jelly. We hardly spoke as we drove back.As I said, there are three ways to view the Grand Canyon. We never tried the mules, but personally I’d suggest a fourth buy yourself a good magazine like National Geographic. That way, you can see the Canyon, without fear or tiredness.66. Which of the following is true according to the second paragraph?A. They made a careful preparation before the tripB. They children were more joyful than their parents.C. Bright Angel Trail was not as lovely as they expected.D. The summer heat prevented them from enjoying the view.67.The underlined expression “Our legs were like jelly” probably means _____________. .A. we were weakB. we were unhappyC. we were dissatisfiedD. we were disappointed68. Which of the following best describes their Canyon trip by air?A. It proved to be frightening.B. It was more fortableC. It turned out to be excitingD. It made each of them tired.69. We can infer from the passage that ____________. .A. experiencing the Canyon on mules would be the best wayB. one needs to dress less when visiting the Grand Canyon.C. the writer was not serious when she made the suggestion.D. the whole family narrowly escaped from the air accident.BChina news, Beijing, Feb. 9 –Housing price in China has always aroused heated discussions among property developers and ordinary Chinese. To many property developers and local government officials, housing price in China is still low pared with many developed countries. However, the average housing price in the United States is only 8,000 yuan per square meter, while in China, it is even higher than in the United States. This shows that there are some bubbles in Chinese real estate market, the International Finance News reported.Although the average price of residential houses in the United States, after converted to Renminbi, is about 8,000 yuan per square meter, the houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chinese property developers do when they sell their houses. If US property developers sell their houses according to the building area, then the housing price will be even lower than 8,000 yuan per square meter. In most big Chinese cities, such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, houses are sold at a price even higher than those in the US.The high housing sales price in large cities in China proves that Chinese real estate market does have some bubbles. Moreover, Chinese houses can not be pared with houses in US in terms of building quality, environment and supporting facilities. Furthermore, it should be noted that American people’s average ine is several dozen times higher than that of Chinese people. How can the Chinese afford to buy a house which is even more expensive than that sold in US?At the beginning of xx, Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public. Now in order to reduce the high housing prices, the government can regulate the real estate market by raising tax on property industry and controlling the release of loans and lands to property developers. At the same time, the government should allow people to build more houses through various fund-raising channels, such as funds collected from buyers or raised by working units. By applying these multiple means, it is expected that the high housing prices can be lowered.70. According to the passage, what is the average housing price per square meter in China?A. 8000 yuanB. 10000 yuanC. 7000 yuanD. It’s not mentioned here71. Which of the following does NOT support the idea that the average housingprice in China is even higher than in the United States?A. Chinese houses can not be pared with houses in US in terms of buildingquality, environment and supporting facilities.B. American people’s average ine is several dozen times higher than thatof Chinese people.C. The houses in US are not sold in terms of building area, as most Chineseproperty developers do when they sell their houses.D. There are more people who need houses in China.72. What is the main idea of this passage?A. The housing price in China is so high that the government should dosomething useful to prevent it.B. There are some bubbles in Chinese real estate market.C. The average housing price in China is even higher than in the United States.D. Chinese government issued a set of policies that aimed to benefit the public.73. How many measures are mentioned in the last paragraph in order to reduce the high housing prices?A. FourB. ThreeC. FiveD. TwoCSome futurologists have assumed that the vast increase of women in the workforce may portend (预示) a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The opposite of this concern is that the prospects of being a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriage. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to put off marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy es to life, the number of marriages also rises.The increase in divorce rates follows to the increase in women working outside the home. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact o f a wife’s work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible(似是而非的). Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role i n ending a marriage. By raising a family’s standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family’s financial and emotional stability.Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.Also, a major part of women’s inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.74. It is said in the passage that when the economy slides_____.A. men would choose working women as their marriage partnersB. more women would get married to seek financial securityC. even working women would worry about their marriagesD. more people would prefer to remain single for the time being75. If women find fulfillment through work outside the home,_____.A. they are more likely to dominate their marriage partnersB. their husbands are expected to do more houseworkC. their marriage ties can be strengthenedD. they tend to put their career before marriage76. One reason why women with no career may seek a divorce is that_____.A. they feel that they have been robbed of their freedomB. they are afraid of being bossed around by their husbandsC. they feel that their partners fail to live up to their expectationsD. they tend to suspect their husbands’ loyalty to their marriage77. Which of the following statements can best summarize the authors’ view in the passage?A. The stability of marriage and the divorce rate may reflect the economic situation of the country.B. Even when economically independent, most women have to struggle forreal equality in marriage.C. In order to secure their marriage women should work outside the home andremain independentD. The impact of the growing female workforce on marriage varies from case to case.Section DDirections Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or plete the statements in the fewest possible words. ( no more than 10 words)When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, cloth and cars.A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you’ll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don’t wan t —an end to the relationship.The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don’t let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you’re wrong –even if you’ve been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the wronged person takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend’s point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion Consider friendship an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture.78. What is likely to happen if you have disagreements with your friends?79. The author wrote the article mainly to tell us .80. The underlined word nurture probably means ________________.81. What causes the change of friendships?第II卷(共47分)I. Translation(22分)Directions Translate the following sentences into English. You are required to use the word given in the bracket for each respective sentence.1．他写信投诉那家工厂发出的噪音。

2021-2022学年安徽省合肥市重点中学高二上学期期末考试英语试题（时间: 120分钟满分: 150分）注意事项：1．请务必要在答题卷左侧信息栏填写个人班级、姓名、学号、座位号，不写或在其它．．．．．．处填写视为无效卷；．．．．．．．．．2．考试统一使用黑色．．．．．签字笔书写，需要作图时，使用2B铅笔作图；考试中不得．．．．0.5mm使用涂改液．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．．；．．．．．、修正带．．．，不按照规定要求书写答题视为无效卷3．请将全部答案在答题卷上完成，答在试题卷上视为无效卷．．．．．，提交答题．．．．．．．．．．．。

考试结束后卷，试题卷自行保管。

Ⅰ.听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5个小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.How does the man like to begin his lecture?A.With a laugh.B.With a smile.C.With a joke.2.What does the woman do?A.A driver.B.A policeman.C.A gatekeeper.3.Where are the two speakers?A.At a bus stop.B.In a shop.C.In a hospital.4.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A.Teacher and student.B.Classmates.C.Mother and son.5.What might have happened?A.An earthquake.B.A fire.C.A gas accident.第二节（共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面6段对话或独白。

临渭区2022～2023学年度第一学期期末教学质量调研高二英语试题第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where will the man sit?A. Next to the woman.B. Behind the woman.C. Next to the woman’s friend.2. How much does one ticket cost?A. $20.B. $40.C. $80.3. What will the man do this Tuesday?A. Deliver a speech.B. Meet his lawyer.C. Hold a conference.4. What can be inferred about the girl?A. She was ill in bed.B. She passed the exam.C. She is telling a lie.5. What would the woman like to do with the package?A. Wrap it by herself.B. Have it delivered.C. Take it with her.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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What is most probably the woman?A. A mechanic.B. A saleswoman.C. A student.7. What will the woman do next?A. Ask Jim for help.B. Use the man’s laptop.C. Buy a new computer.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

2023-2024学年山东省威海市高二上学期期末考试英语试题Are you looking for teen volunteer opportunities that provide a rewarding experience for high school students to be completely involved in new cultures while giving back to communities around the world? Whether you’re looking for volunteer opportunities fo r high school students, mission trips for teens, or teen summer service trips, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) enables teen volunteers to give back on meaningful community development and conservation projects in destinations like Bali, Costa Rica, Portugal and more.Sea Turtle Conservation Project in BaliIVHQ’s Sea Turtle Conservation project is on the small but breathtaking island of Nusa Penida off the southeastern coast of Bali. Volunteers will gain experience in turtle care and marine conservation while helping to increase the population of these incredible creatures in Indonesia.Animal Care Volunteer Project in Costa RicaIVHQ’s Animal Care project sets volunteers up to assist at veterinary clinics (兽医诊所) and animal welfare programs that aim to re-home abandoned or stray (流浪的) animals. Volunteers gain experience caring for animals while helping to provide them with medical treatment, companionship and playtime so they are ready to find their forever homes.Environmental Scuba Diving Volunteer Project in PortugalIVHQ’s Environmental Scuba Diving project is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to assist with marine conservation efforts in Portugal. Volunteers gain scuba and environmental protection experience while learning about the challenges marine ecosystems face and what can be done to help overcome them.1. What are volunteers expected to do in the project in Bali?A．Take care of sea turtles. B．Discover new turtle species.C．Rescue endangered animals. D．Post animal photos on social media.2. What do the projects have in common?A．They all provide medical training.B．They all help with ocean ecosystem.C．They all get communities connected.D．They all engage teens in new cultures.3. Where is the text probably taken from?A．A brochure for a teen travel agency.B．A plan for a social practice program.C．A website of a volunteer organization.D．A newsletter from a conservation organization.On January 14, 2006, Ben Keene received an email that changed his life. He had just taken a sip of hot tea when the message popped up, and Keene did a double-take at the subject line: “A TRIBE IS WANTED”.From there, Ben co-founded Tribewanted, an eco-friendly sustainable community existing in the virtual world of the internet and on an actual desert island at the same time.With huge media interest, the courageous and bold idea could have had enormous consequences for tourism. The idea behind Tribewanted was to recruit (招募) a group of similar people online before heading to the Fijian Island of Vorovoro to build a sustainable community alongside the local native tribe.The idea was swept along with a flood of interest, with the island lease (租约) was secured, the virtual community sprung to life. All major decisions on the island were voted on by an online tribe that anyone around the world could join. The idea was so exciting that the journey was turned into a 5 part BBC series “Paradise or Bust” and a book, Tribewanted.Ben spent 10 years building and expanding Tribewanted beyond the crowdfunded sustainable-tourism villages on an island in Fiji, to a beach in Sierra Leone and a farm in Umbria. He faced challenges including a fire sweeping through the island in the first week of the project, a military coup (政变), and a hurricane that threatened to destroy the emerging village. Online disagreements also made decision making hard and pushed the project to the edge.The project survived, and for a while, thrived. From there Ben joined Escape the City, a global community with the mission to help one million people to do work that matters to them and the world, inspiring thousands of talented career changers and ambitious businessmen to take the leap and launch their ideas into the world. Ben led the Escape school team for 5 years, and became a business advisor and guider at Virgin Startup, and Zinc. Ben has supported and guided thousands of people to set up impactful businesses on a limited budget.4. What is Tribewanted?A．A voting software. B．An island adventure project.C．An employment plan. D．An eco-community in virtual and realworlds.5. Which phrase may best replace the underlined “sprung to life”?A．passed on. B．came into being.C．got involved. D．struggled to survive.6. What might be Ben’s intention of joining Escape the City?A．To seek funds for his Tribewanted .B．To call for investment in remote islands.C．To support people to launch influential businesses.D．To help ambitious businessmen to change careers.7. In which column can you read this text?A．Inspiring people. B．Connected lives.C．Inventive solutions. D．Global business.About two months ago, I removed Uber Eats from my phone. Not because I didn’t like using it. I loved it. Like most cheap, modern luxuries though, there are hidden costs.“Restaurants are barely surviving. Delivery apps will kill them” was a headline in a newspaper, one of many stories exploring the unfair sign-up strategies and high fees taken by these tech companies. Moreover, there were reports about bad working conditions for delivery riders, leading to tragic accidents, even deaths. That’s truly unbearable!I deleted the app and haven’t used it, or any of its competitors, since. Instead of ordering online, now I either cook something or get takeaway nearby. Cooking better food has been a great motivation for me. On lazy nights, I’ve discovered that I can still make a satisfying meal by using whatever ingredients I have on hand. This approach has also saved me much money. As with lots of online shopping, I’d been ordering food without much th ought about the cost. Cooking is almost always cheaper and so is old-school takeaway.These changes have cost me one thing — time. One reason the apps are so popular is that they meet the needs of the convenience-seeking, time-starved individuals. But rather than adding to my stress, having to plan meals again somehow made life less so. Some days it’s been a good motivation to stop work earlier, and engage in activities like going to the shops, or start chopping onions. Walking to pick up takeaway forces you to go for a walk. The change in habit forced me to be on my devices a bit less and to be in my actual life and neighbourhood a bit more.The process has made me think about how technological advances do save us time, but time for what? For me, the answer was often just more time working, or more time online. Making my own food feels like taking back time I had given up for things far less nourishing (有营养的).8. Which might be the reason for the author to remove Uber Eats?A．Her passion for cooking. B．Her boredom with online ordering.C．Her preference for another app. D．Her concern for its negative impacts.9. What does the author think of cooking?A．Addictive and money-saving. B．Cheap and convenient.C．Time-consuming but rewarding. D．Motivating but stressful.10. What does “the process” refer to in the last paragraph?A．Reflecting on the influence of hi-tech.B．Adapting to life free of delivery apps.C．Getting into a healthy eating habit.D．Rediscovering the fun of cooking.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A．My Order Never ArrivedB．Why Uber Eats Gets Less ActiveC．What Delivery Apps Can Not Offer MeD．The Convenience Was Not Worth The CostAccording to Americans for the Arts, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say that the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences.” Still, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent visited an art museum; six percent attended a literary event. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind.What has caused this phenomenon is that we do not have time for art — we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work but most of us rarely, if ever, went to see a live performance, let alone visited a gallery. And reading poetry? Perhaps not since high school.Too often, we let the realities of life get in the way of the arts, which can feel insignificant by comparison. But this is a mistake. The arts might be the single most in-depth experience you will ever be given to explore the nature and meaning of life. And if you make time to consume and produce art, you will find your life become fuller and happier.Some philosophers address the problem of life consumed by work and material pursuits. They argue that art provides relief from this routine, expanding our perspective and bringing us closer to true reality.Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or recall your fast heartbeats as you stared at a delicate lifelike sculpture. Chances are that it probably stimulated (刺激) a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air.If you are among those who feel that art is “pure pleasure to experience and participate in,” you might see it the same way you see eating out, or skydiving: as a luxury (奢侈品) item in your limited budgets of time and money. As such, it probably gets the same sort of treatment as any minor hobby. Don’t make this error. Treat art more like exercise or sleep: a necessit y for a life full of deep satisfaction.12. What does paragraph 1 focus on?A．The opinion of U.S. adults about art.B．The types of art that U.S. adults engage with.C．The mismatch between value and behaviour as to art.D．The connection between everyday experiences and art.13. What is a mistaken idea in the author’s opinion?A．Art reveals the nature of life. B．Art gives way to material pursuits.C．Life without art is meaningless. D．Background music is a kind of art.14. What does the author want to convey in paragraph 5?A．Art awakes people’s talents.B．Art improves physical health.C．Art brings us closer to nature. D．Art makes life fuller and happier.15. What might be the best title?A．Art: A Habit, Not a Luxury B．Art: A Bridge, Not a BarrierC．Art: A Decoration, Not a Reality D．Art: A Pleasure, Not a BurdenCrab traps (蟹笼) work like this: crabs crawl in, but they don’t crawl out. 16 However, when traps get lost at sea, they become a threat to all sorts of animals.With no one there to ge t them back, the traps continue to fish, says a researcher. “Marine life gets into the trap. Eventually, they can’t eat so they die, and then other marine life becomes attracted to it. They get into the trap, and they die. 17 ”Abandoned crab traps harm wildlife and affect other fishers, especially shrimpers (捕虾者). Large and heavy crab traps get caught in shrimping nets, tearing them open or blocking them from catching shrimp. Helpless shrimpers, with nowhere to put the smelly traps, generally just throw them back, continuing the cycle.But a group in Mississippi has found a solution: 18 In just three years, the program has removed almost 3,000 crab traps from Mississippi waters. Crab traps are marked, and those that are still in good condition are returned to their owners, while traps that are too broken down are recycled.19 Wildlife is safer, the water is cleaner and there’s been a clear trend that shrimpers are encountering fewer traps.Chloé Dubois, head of a nonprofit focused on marine debris (废弃物), calls it “a great success story.” Dubois says there have been programs historically very successful at recycling waste products at the end of their life cycle. But in the ghost fishing and marine debris field, she says, “ 20 There aren’t many examples of programs like this.”Emily Bhatnagar has always loved reading. “Growing up, I was really shy, so I always turned to_______,” she said. “They sort of became my best friends when I didn’t have one.”In 2019, when Emily was in her second year of high school, her dad was diagnosed with cancer. The news was difficult for the family. Books became an even bigger _______ and she started thinking about kids in _______ situations.When her father recovered, she came up with a plan to _______ others. “The idea came from just great thankfulness that the doctors were able to perform such a(n) _______,” she says. “But also a little _______ that there were kids who were fighting the same battle.”Emily started a book drive (书籍捐赠活动) in her hometown. The goal was to _______ books and give them to _______ being treated for cancer in local hospitals. Since the start of the book drive, which she calls For Love & Buttercup, Emily has collected more than 10,000 books.Emily had no idea how much _______ her work would get. She started by posting on social media, asking people in her area to ________. “I was expecting maybe two or three ________from neighbors,” she says. “But it ended up ________,” especially when news stations began reporting it. Emily hopes to expand the project to ________ more kids one day. The ________ of the first time she visited children who’d ________ her books sticks with her. “It was the best day of my life,” she says. “I realized I wanted to do this type of work forever.”21.A．toys B．movies C．books D．songs22.A．award B．comfort C．dream D．burden23.A．familiar B．normal C．complex D．similar24.A．train B．serve C．befriend D．help25.A．miracle B．survey C．role D．experiment26.A．sadness B．confusion C．understanding D．disappointment 27.A．write B．collect C．buy D．translate28.A．kids B．neighbors C．students D．citizens29.A．money B．praise C．attention D．improvement 30.A．search B．donate C．prepare D．gather31.A．gifts B．hints C．responses D．invitations32.A．blowing up B．dying away C．breaking down D．coming back 33.A．amuse B．teach C．adopt D．reach34.A．task B．difficulty C．memory D．benefit35.A．read B．received C．reviewed D．recommended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。