高二下学期英语阶段检测试卷真题

2023~2024学年下学期高二年级第二次阶段测试英语（答案在最后）考生注意：1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。

3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。

选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。

4.本卷命题范围：人教版必修第一册~选择性必修第四册Unit3。

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

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the man mean?A.He doesn’t have to work today.B.He forgot to set an alarm clock.C.He slept late last night.2.What is the woman?A.An actress.B.A broadcaster.C.A boss.3.When will the man have an appointment?A.At7:30am.B.At8:30am.C.At9:00am.4.What will the woman probably do tonight?A.See a film.B.Cook an Italian dinner.C.Meet with Maggie.5.Why does the woman ask for a leave sometimes?A.To look after Lily.B.To find a babysitter.C.To visit her friend.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。

高二下英语阶段测试必修V Module（5—6）选修VI Modules (1-2)考试时间:120分钟满分：150分第一部分：英语知识运用第一节：听力（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）听下面五段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有十秒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 does the man usually have for breakfast?A Fried cakesB Fried rice-noodlesC Noodles2 What do we learn from the conversation?A Heavy rain prevents the competition from being held.B The competition will not be held at the school sports center.C The competition will not be held at the original chosen place.3 What’s the exact time now?A 8:35B 8:40C 8:454. What is their dialogue mainly about?A Difference between meat and vegetables.B Different ideas on meat and vegetables.C Delicious food----different kinds of meat.5 What do we learn about Daisy?A She likes pop music.B She needs 100 records.C She prefers classical music to jazz.听下面五段对话或独白。

得夺市安庆阳光实验学校实验中学分校2015—2016学年度下学期阶段性测试英语学科高二年级第一部分：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）AMy sister Grace Halloran spent most of her teen years in and out of the juvenile institutions(少管所) for minor offenses but, at 18 she was sent to prison for stealing a car. After three years behind the bars, she was released. Only a few years later, she was given a sentence far worse—she had an incurable and progressive disorder and would be totally blind. Meanwhile, Grace was also happily pregnant but terrified she would never see her child’s face. She believed she would succeed as a mother, although “success”had never been in her vocabulary before. She managed well despite fading vision.For years she kept consulting specialists about her eye problems, only to be told that her son would also be blind by the time he was a teenager. She swore to find something, anything, to prevent him from facing her fate. When conventional medicine offered no hope, Grace began a personal quest. She entered a local college. The office for disabled students had her reading assignments put on cassette tapes so that she could listen and learn. She began studying anatomy, physiology and other health sciences. Everyone knowing her was astonished at her persistence to educate herself, restore her vision and keep focused on raising a son who would have perfect eyesight.Eventually Grace’s own way worked and she earned the Ph. D. in Holistic Health for her successful work in improving serious eye disorder. Her eyesight slowly improved so much that she was able to qualify for a driving license. Even better, her son had perfect vision and was accepted into the Air Force.21. From the passage we can know that Grace used to be _______.A. aggressiveB. troublesomeC. ignorantD. competitive22. How did Grace regain her eyesight?A. By following the treatment from specialists.B. By just trying what was taught in the local college.C. By practicing the principles sought by herself.D. By adopting the experience from other patients.23. What is the power of Grace’s recovery?A. Her love for her son.B. Her patience as a mother.C. Her desire to cure the blind.D. Her determination to earn the Ph. D.24. The underlined word “quest” in Paragraph 2 probably means“___________”.A. adventureB. professionC. harvestD. searchBInstagram is a fast，beautiful and fun way to share your life with friends and family．Take a picture or video，choose a filter to transform its look and feel．and then post to Instagram—it's that easy．You can even share to Facebook．Twitter and more．It’s a new way to see the world．So many photos of food are contained on Instagram—now a pop-up diner in London is taking advantage of this new trend by letting people settle the bill for their meals simply by uploading photos of their dishes to social networks．I always thought people’s taking pictures of their food was kind of silly, but at this new pop-up restaurant in the UK，I’d probably do it too．“The Picture House”is the world’s first pay-by-photo restaurant —you order， click a photo of the food，share on Instagram and eat for free!The restaurant belongs to frozen food giant(巨人)Birds Eye，who came up with the idea to cash in on people’s addiction with photographing food and sharing the pictures online. They conducted a survey and found out that more than half of the British population regularly took pictures of their meals．So they realized it was a better way to advertise their new dining range．The pop-up diner was open in Soho，London for three days in May，and is now moving to other major UK cities．They serve two-course meals that customers don’t have to pay for, if they photo and lnstagram it．The restaurant is a part of Birds Eye’s“Food for Life”campaign，a new marketing project that aims at changing the way people look at frozen food．“Taking photos of food enables people to show off and to share their mealtime moments—from the everyday to the special，”said marketing director Margaret Jobling．The reaction to The Picture House has been great so far And the pay-by-picture concept has proven to be an effective way．Alternative payment methods are actually gaining popularity among a lot of businesses．Last year in a cafe in Germany customers pay by how much time they spend there，not by what they eat．25．Instagram probably is______．A．a restaurant free of charge B．a campaign of“Food for Life’’C．a program used to share photos D．a new marketing project 26．What’s the author’s attitude to this new trend?A．Confused B．Unconcerned C．Opposed D．Interested 27．“The Picture House”encourages sharing photos of its food to_____．A．raise the price of frozen food B．attract more customers C．create a new social media trend D．reward the regular customers28．Which of the following can serve as the best title for the passage? A．Pay by Picture B．The Pop-up DinerC．No Need to Pay D．Food for LifeCBLOOD DRIVE & MARROW(骨髓)REGISTRATION“These patients deserve a chance at a normal,happy future and they rely on the kindness of strangers to make that happen.—Daisy, Isabelle’s MotherIsabelle is the daughter of Daisy and Saman Mirzaei. In January 2008 Isabelle was diagnosed(诊断)with a genetic blood disorder, beta thalassemia. Isabelle’s body is unable to produce healthy red blood cells. As a result, Isabelle has been receiving blood transfusions(输血)every 4—6 weeks since she was 11 months old. A lifetime of regular transfusions can lead to serious medical problems. Her only chance at a normal, healthy life is to have a marrow transplant. Isabelle is an only child, so doctors have started a search for an unrelated marrow donor through the Be The Match Registry. The Mirzaei family asks that you consider helping patients like Isabelle by registering to be a marrow donor and give the gift of life, the gift of blood.Held at Wiley HallWednesday ,March 26,2014Behind Heathman Dormitory/Butterfield Rd.12:00 PM—6:00 PMDon’t forget to bring your driver’s license or another form of identification when you donate.Visit to make an appointment,Sponsor(担保人) Code 3390.FREE Kingston Pizza!!!Marrow Donors:·be the match·be 18 to 44 years old·in good health·give a swab(化验标本)of your cheek cells for marrow typing ·FREE—sponsored(赞助)by Michael’s Fund 800-283-8385The Rhode Island Blood Center distributes blood products to hospitals in Rhode Island and Southern New England.29.We can learn from the passage that .A. the blood drive is org anized by Isabelle’s motherB. Isabelle receives blood transfusions regularlyC. Isabelle has been ill for 11 monthsD. doctors will sponsor Isabelle’s family30.To be a marrow donor, you must .A. be a relative of the patientB. carry a driver’s licenseC. be at least 18 years oldD. apply to Michael’s Fund31.Those who want to help patients like Isabelle can .A. come to Wiley Hall every WednesdayB. visit for an appointmentC. contact their parents at 800-283-8385D. call at hospitals in Rhode IslandDIn the mid-1950s,I was a somewhat bored early-adolescent male student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasted effort.One day, this approach threw me into embarrassment.In Mrs.Totten’s eighth-grade math class at Central Avenue School in Anderson,Indiana, we were learning to add and subtract decimals(小数).Our teacher typically assigned daily homework, which would be recited in class the following day. On most days, our grades were based on our oral answers to homework questions.Mrs.Totten usually walked up and down the rows of desks requesting answers from student after student in the order the questions had appeared on our homework sheets. She would start either at the front or the back of the classroom and work toward the other end.Since I was seated near the middle of about 35 students, it was easy to figure out which questions I might have to answer. This particular time, I had completed my usual two or three problems according to my calculations.What I failed to expect was that several students were absent, which threw off my estimate. As Mrs.Totten made her way from the beginning of the class, I desperately tried to determine which math problem I would get. I tried to work it out before she got to me, but I had brain freeze and couldn’t function.When Mrs. Totten reached my desk, she a sked what answer I’d got for problem No.14.“I...I didn’t get anything,” I answered, and my face felt warm.“Correct,” she said.It turned out that the correct answer was zero.What did I learn that day? First, always do all your homework. Second, in real life it isn’t always what you say but how you say it that matters. Third, I would never make it as a mathematician.If I could choose one school day that taught me the most, it would be that one.32.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 indicate?A. It is wise to value one’s time.B. It is important to make an effortC. It is right to stick to one’s belief.D. It is enough to do the necessary.33.The author could work out which questions to answer since the teacher always .A. asked questions in a regular wayB. walked up and down when asking questionsC. chose two or three questions for the studentsD. requested her students to finish their usual questions34.The author failed to get the questions he had expected because .A. the class didn’t begin as usualB. several students didn’t come to schoolC. he didn’t try hard to make his estimateD. Mrs.Totten didn’t start from the back of the class35. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. An Unforgettable TeacherB.A Future MathematicianC. An Effective ApproachD.A Valuable Lesson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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

二年级阶段测试英语试卷-6-10注意事项：1．本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题），满分120分，考试时间120分钟。

2．所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸上（选择题部分使用答题卡，请将选择题的答案直接填涂到答题卡上），答案写在试卷上的无效。

第I卷(三部分共85分)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题：每小题1分，满分5分）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 do we know about the man according to the conversation?A. He’ll make an effort to go tonight.B. He has attended another meeting.C. He has to go somewhere else.2. What does the man’s wife mean?A. She wasn’t afraid of the earthquake.B. The earthquake was the most terrible one.C. She had never experienced any earthquake.3. How do dolphins tell that they like each other?A. By swimming together.B. By touching each other.C. By stating together.4. Where are the speakers most probably?A. At the post office.B. At the bookstore.C. At the bank.5. What happened to the woman?A. Her kitchen is on fire.B. Her bedroom is on fire.C. Her coat is on fire.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。

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。

2022~2023学年下学期创新发展联盟高二阶段检测英语注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

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

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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。

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。

例:How much is the shirt?A.£19.15.B.£9.18.C.£9.15.答案是C。

1. When did Jim wish the speakers to be at his house?A. Before six o’clock.B. After five o'clock.C. Any time before five thirty.2. Why does the woman call the man?A. To know more information about the house.B. To make an appointment with the man.C. To ask the man for more advice.3. What does the woman mean?A. She doesn't understand the question.B. She will not lend the man the money.C. She will not go to watch the match.4. What will the man do?A. Wear the shirt.B. Change the shirt for a new one.C. Find a chance to buy a shirt.5. Who will leave for Hong Kong?A. The woman.B. Tom.C. Bob.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。

高二下学期第二次阶段测试英语试题第一局部听力〔共20小题，每题1分，总分值20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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回来有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B. ￡9.15C. ￡9.18.答案是B。

1. Who is coming for tea?A. John.B. Mark.C. Tracy.2. What will the man do next?A. Leave right away.B. Stay for dinner.C. Catch a train.3. What does the man come for?A. A lecture.B. A meeting.C. A party.4. What size does the man want?A. 9.B. 35.C. 39.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Life in Southeast Asia.B. Weather condition.C. A holiday tour. 第二节请听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给出的A、B、C三个选项种选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题。

，每题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话读两遍。

听第6段材料，答复第6、7题。

6. What is the man doing?A. Giving a speech.B. Chairing a meeting.C. Introducing a person.7. Why does the woman sing so well?A. She has a great teacher.B. She teaches singing.C. She is young. 听第7段材料，答复第8、9题。

2020-2021学年高二下学期阶段性测试英语试卷英语试卷（满分：100分，考试时间：90分钟）注意：1-40题涂在机读卡上，40题以后直接在试卷上作答，交卷时只交最后一张答卷第I卷（选择题，共70分）第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThe traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms (节气). Start of Summer (立夏), the 7th term of the year, begins on May 6 and ends on May 21 this year. Start of Summer signals the change of seasons. On this day, the sun’s rays reach an angle of 45 degrees to the earth. The temperature will rise quickly during this period.Here are four traditions to learn about the Start of Summer.Greeting Start of SummerThe term Start of Summer was originated at the end of the Warring States Period (239BC). Since it is a key time for the harvest of summer crops, ancient Chinese emperors in different dynasties attached great importance to the Start of Summer. They encouraged people to seize the key time to do farm work. It’s said that most of the d ecorations were arranged in the color red in order to show respect for the god of summer and pray for a good harvest.Checking one’s weightThe custom of weighing people at the Start of Summer originated from the Three Kingdoms Period (220-180) and is still popular in South China today. It was believed this practice would bring health and good luck to the people weighted.After lunch on this day, people would hang a basket from a beam (房梁). The young and old took turns to get weighed while the person calculating the weight would offer good wishes. It is said that those who were weighed would stay healthy in the hot summer and those who weren’t would suffer illness.Eating eggsIn ancient China, people believed a round egg symbolized a happy life and eating eggs on the day of Start of Summer was a prayer for good health. They put leftover tea into boiled water togetherwith eggs and the original “tea egg” was created. Later people improved cooking methods and added spices (香料) to the eggs to make them taste delicious. Today tea egg has become a traditional snack in China.Egg CompetitionsAs an old Chinese saying goes “hanging an egg on children’s chest can prevent them from getting summer diseases”, parents will prepare boiled eggs and put them in a bag befor e hanging them on their child’s chest. When at school, chi ldren gather together to play egg competitions by hitting each other’s eggs in pairs and the one whose egg is not broken wins.1. People believe that if one is weighed on Start of Summer, he or she will ________.A. have a good harvestB. have respect for godC. be fortunateD. suffer illness2. Which tradition is particularly designed for children?A. Greeting Start of SummerB. Checking one’s weightC. Eating eggsD. Egg Competitions3. What is th e difference between the tradition “Greeting Start of Summer” and the other three?A. It is very old.B. It has nothing to do with health.C. It was only popular in Zhou Dynasty.D. It is organized by the emperor.BKnowing Mr I.M. Pei, and establishing the I.M. Pei Foundation with his son, Didi Pei, are among the most fortunate things to ever happen to me.Like many Chinese Americans, I chose to study architecture in 1975, simply because I wanted to be the next I.M. Pei. He was the inspiration for my career and my life. Unfortunately when I applied for a job at his office after graduation in 1980, his associate partner, Kellogg Wong told me that I was too young and inexperienced, and advised me to try again after a few years.In 1984, however, I set up my own firm, James Jao Associates. It was the heyday of my firm in the late 1980s, designing about 30 percent of new residential family buildings in Queens. The joke at the time was that I.M. Pei was the biggest Chinese American architectural firm with over 2,800 employees, and James Jao with 100 was the second largest.In the summer of 1990, I had the first opportunity to pay MrPei a personal visit at his office. After knowing my age, he congratulated me for breaking what he thought to be the curse (诅咒) thatno architect can be famous until after the age of 40. He even said that I had a greater influence than him. I was surprised by his nice words. However, I don’t think anyone, especially me, will ever be as influential as him.In November, 2018, after my 60th birthday celebrations, I met Mr Pei in his apartment discussing the establishment of the I.M. Pei Foundation, a non-profit organization to promote the philosophy of his works and, most importantly, his spirit of achieving excellence in art and culture.This morning I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a great architectural legend (传奇) of our time. At the age of 102, Mr Pei died with great achievements to his name.Rest in peace, Mr Pei. We will vow to carry on your torch (火炬) and your sprit because you are the one and only I.M. Pei.James C Jao,May 16th, 20194. The writer chose to study architecture because ________.A. she wanted to make as much money as I.M. PeiB. she wanted to have the lessons of I.M. PeiC. she wanted to work in I.M. P ei’s officeD. she wanted to be a great architect like I.M. Pei5. The underlined word “heyday” in the third paragraph probably means ________.A. the golden periodB. the weakest periodC. the darkest periodD. the toughest period6. What did I.M. Pei think of James Jao?A. She was inexperienced.B. She was too young.C. She was very excellent.D. She was very beautiful.7. What is the purpose of writing this passage?A. To introduce I.M. PeiB. To tell her successful experienceC. In memory of I.M. PeiD. To advertise the I.M. Pei FoundationCParents may worry t hat their children aren’t getting enough quality sleep. However, nowthere’s a smart bed to provide adults with sleep data by a smart app. The SleepIQ bed can alert (发出报警声) parents when their children are asleep, as well as if they are risking out of bed. If a child is tossing and turning (辗转反侧), it can also be adjusted to make it more comfortable.The bed was first introduced at the International Consumer, Electronics Show (CES). It claims to be the only one in the world, which adjusts with children as the y grow. Children don’t need to wear a smart-band or alternative wearable device in bed. Instead, the quality of their sleep is measured by sensors(传感器) in the bed, which monitor (监测) their present, average breathing rate, heart rate and movement. Then it assesses (评定) quality of sleep. They are given a SleepIQ score for each night’s sleep. Using an accompanying app, parents can see it clearly. It also allows parents to monitor routines (常规) that affect sleep, such as exercise, caffeine and screen time, helping them to develop a routine that helps develop a good night’s shut-eye.The bed sends an alert to the app when it detects (探测) a child is out of bed or is restless, such as if he is having a nightmare. Its firmness can be adjusted to change the level of comfort and support to suit children as they grow. A “head tilt (倾斜)” feature for reading is built in, and parents can remotely turn a light out after reading time using the app. There are also fun features such as a “monster scanner”, which uses a mobile phone to check for and fight monsters under the bed. What’s more, an automatic light will guide children, if they need to get up in the middle of the night.The bed is available online and at Sleep Number stores in the US from around $499, almost the same as the beds we are sleeping on.8. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The smart bed helping sleep better.B. Risks that children face when sleeping.C. How parents take care of children.D. How to get a good sleep.9. If children sleep on the SleepIQ bed, ________.A. their sports performance will be improvedB they no longer need to get up in the middle of the nightC. their health condition will be improved greatlyD. their sleep quality will be improved10. We can know from the text that ________.A. the smart bed is as cheap as an ordinary one。

2023学年第二学期高二英语学科测试卷（五）本试卷共8页，满分150分。

考试用时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 does the man ask Erin to do?A．Wear a sweater.B．Walk to school.C．Put on a coat.2．What is the weather like now?A．Snowy.B．Sunny.C．Rainy.3．Where are the speakers?A．At a taxi stand.B．At an airport.C．At a bus station.4．What are the speakers talking about?A．A film.B．A play.C．A concert.5．What will the woman do on Thursday?A．Attend a gallery opening.B．Send an invitation.C．Display some paintings.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，听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6．Which department did Ms. Long work in?A．The marketing department.B．The accounts department.C．The overseas department.7．What does Denis want to do?A．Recommend a job to Elliot.B．Ask for a new job.C．Talk with Ms. Long.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。

得夺市安庆阳光实验学校甘肃省天水市高二英语下学期第二学段考试试题（含解析）（满分：100分时间：90分钟）第一部分阅读（共两节，满分30分）第一节阅读理解（每小题2分，满分20分）AThere are many superstitions() in Britain, but one of the most widelyheld is that it is unlucky to walk under a ladder—even if it means stepping off the pavement into a busy street!①Walking under a ladderIf you must walk under a ladder you can avoid bad luck by crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed until you've seen a dog. Alternatively, you must lick your finger and make a cross on the toe of your shoe, and not look again at the shoe until the mark has dried.②UmbrellaAnother common superstition is that it is unlucky to open an umbrella in the house—it will either bring misfortune to the person that opened it or to the household. The superstition could date from the old time when its purpose was to act as a sunshade. If opened indoors, it might be considered to be an attack on the sun. Anyone opening an umbrella indoors in fine weather is unpopular, as it inevitably brings rain!③Number 13The number 13 is said to be unlucky for some, and when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, anyone wishing to avoid an inauspicious event had better stay indoors.④Seven years bad luckThe worst misfortune that can befall you is caused by breaking a mirror, as it brings seven years of bad luck! The superstition is supposed to have originated in ancient times, when mirrors were considered to be tools of the gods.⑤Black catIn the UK, black cats are generally considered lucky in the UK, even though they are connected with witchcraft(巫术)：You are said to be lucky if a black cat crosses your path.1. Which experience is considered to be lucky according to the passage?A. walking under a ladderB. opening an umbrella in the houseC. breaking a mirrorD. a black cat crossing your path2. Which of the followings is RIGHT in UK according to the passage?A. Opening an umbrella in the rain is not acceptable or unpopular.B. Black cats are generally considered unlucky because they have something with witchcraft.C. Bad luck brought by walking under a ladder cannot be avoided usingcertain ways.D. If you are to open a clothes store on May 13 in Britain, you had better change the date.3. Which two superstitions are related to history?...A. ①②B. ②④C. ④⑤D. ③④4. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. breaking a mirror will cause bad luck because it shows your disrespect(不敬)for the GodB. crossing your fingers and keeping them crossed can help avoid bad luck brought by walking under a ladderC. number 13 is always unlucky in any situationD. opening an umbrella indoors might be considered to be an attack on the sun【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 4. A【解析】文章讲述了在英国众所周知的几个事件。

高二英语试题留意事项：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

共12页，满分150分，时间120分钟。

第I卷（选择题，共100分）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. What is Summer in Paris?A. A film.B. A newspaper.C. A TV program.2. How does the woman sound?A. Excited.B. Frightened.C. Calm.3. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman has been to Paris.B. The man lives in Paris now.C. The man used to live in London.4. What is the woman?A. A teacher.B. A doctor.C. A student.5. How many people will attend the party?A. 15.B. 135.C. 150.其次节（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。

听完每段对话或独白前，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秒钟的做答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What happened to the man?A. His bike was hit by a car.B. He got injured in a car accident.C. The wheels of his bike were stolen.7. When did the accident take place?A. This morning.B. Yesterday.C. Last Monday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

高二下学期第二次阶段性考试英语试题第一节：单项填空〔共 10 小题．每题 l 分．总分值 10 分〕1.According to ____recent report, house prices in this city will reach 10000 yuana square meter by ____year .A. the aB. a theC.不填 theD. a 不填2. The play next month aims mainly to reflect(反映) the local culture．A．produced B．being produced C．to be produced D．having been produced3. With an online course Lynn has over 300, 000 students all over China ____ her class through the Internet. A. attending B. attended C. attend D. are attending4. There is no doubt ______ you'll be warmly welcomed by people there.A. ifB. whetherC. thatD. about5. Though he didn't ________an important position, he got along very well with almost everybody and was trusted by most of his leaders.A. attendB. makeC. holdD. stand6. Our team ___ theirs by the score 2:1 in the final football match.A. wonB. hitC. beatD. failed7. He asked them to come to his office one _____.A. at a timeB. at all timeC. at timesD. at one time8.-Did Linda see the traffic accident? -No, no sooner ______than it happened.A. had she goneB. she had goneC. has she goneD. she has gone9.If you are travelling _______the customs are really foreign to your own, pleasedo as the Romans do.A. in whichB. whatC. whenD. where10.The boy was so ______ in reading that he didn’t hear his father knocking at the door.A. drawnB. absorbedC. valuedD. talented第二节：完形填空〔共20小题，每题 1 . 5 分．总分值 30 分〕From the time each of my children started school, I packed their lunches. And in each lunch, I 11 a note. Often written on a napkin (餐巾), it might be a thank-youfor a 12 moment, a reminder of something we were happily expecting, or a bit of 13 for the coming test or sporting event.In early grade school they 14 their notes. But as children grow older they becomesself-conscious(有自我意识的), and 15 he reached high school, my older son, Marc, informed me he no longer 16 my daily notes. Telling him that he no longer neededto 17 them but I still needed to write them, I 18 until the day he graduated.Six years after high school graduation, Marc called and asked if he could move 19for a couple of months. He had spent those years well, graduating from college, 20 two internship (实习) in Washington, D.C., and 21 , becoming a technical assistant in Sacramento, 22 short vacation visits, however, he had lived awayfrom home. With his younger sister leaving for college, I was 23 happy to have Marc back. Since I was 24 making lunch for his younger brother, I 25 one forMarc, too. Imagine my 26 when I got a call from my 24-year-old son, 27 his lunch.〔〕11. A. carried B. found C. included D. held 〔〕12. A. difficult B. special C. comfortable D. separate〔〕13. A. congratulation B. improvement C. explanation D. encouragement 〔〕14. A. loved B. answered C. wrote D. examined 〔〕15. A. lately B. by the way C. by the time D. gradually 〔〕16. A. received B. understood C. enjoyed D. collected 〔〕17. A. copy B. read C. take D. send〔〕18. A. held up B. gave up C. followed D. continued 〔〕19. A. out B. home C. to college D. to Sacramento 〔〕20. A. organizing B. planning C. comparing D. completing 〔〕21. A. hopefully B. finally C. particularly D. certainly〔〕22. A. Because of B. Instead of C. Except for D. As for 〔〕23. A. especially B. immediately C. equally D. generally 〔〕24. A. once B. again C. still D. even 〔〕25. A. packed B. fetched C. bought D. filled 〔〕26. A. fear B. surprise C. anger D. disappointment 〔〕27. A. waiting for B. worrying about C. caring for D. asking about〔〕28. A. wrong B. funny C. strange D. smart 〔〕29. A. any more B. enough C. once more D. better 〔〕30. A. interestingly B. bitterly C. politely D. laughingly第三节：阅读理解 (共 20 小题；每题 2 分，总分值 40 分)ALast week my youngest son and I visited my father at his new home in Tucson, Arizona. He moved there a few years ago, and I was eager to see his now place and meet his friends.My earliest memories of my father are a tall, handsome, successful man devoted to his work and family but uncomfortable with his children. As a child I loved him; as a school girl and young adult(成年人)I feared him and felt bitter about him. He seemed unhappy with me unless I got straight A’s and unhappy with my boy friends if their fathers were not as “successful〞 as he was. Whenever I went out with him on weekends, I used to struggle to think up things to say, feeling on guard.On the first day of my visit, we went out with one of my father’s friends for lunch at an outdoor cafe. We walked along that afternoon, did some shopping, ate on the street table, and laughed over my son’s funny facial expressions. Gone was my father’s critical(挑剔的)air and strict rules. Who was this person I knew asmy father, who seemed so friendly and interesting to be around? What had held him back before?The next day my dad pulled out his childhood pictures and told me quite a few stories about his own childhood. Although our times together became easier over the years, I never felt closer to him at that moment. After so many years, I’m at last seeing another side of my father. And in so doing, I’m delighted with my new friend. My dad, in his new home in Arizona, is back to me from where he was.( )31.Why did the author feel bitter about her father as a young adult?A. He was silent most of the timeB. He was too proud of himselfC. He did not love his childrenD. He expected too much of her ( )32.When the author went out with her father on weekends, she would feel .A. nervousB. sorryC. tiredD. safe( )33.What does the author think of her father after her visit to Tucson?A. More criticalB. More talkativeC. Gentle and friendlyD. Strict and hard-working ( )34.The underlined words “my new friend〞 in the last paragraph refer to .A. the author’s sonB. the author’s fatherC. the friend of the author’s fatherD. the cafe ownerB( )35.How did the author get to know America?A. From her relatives.B. From her mother.C. From books and pictures.D. From radio programs.( )36.Upon leaving for America the author felt_______.A. confusedB. excitedC. worried D amazed( )37 .For the first two years in New York, the author _________.A. often lost her wayB. did not think about her futureC. studied in three different schools D got on well with her stepfather( )38.What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?A. She worked as a translator.B. She attended a lot of job interviews.C. She paid telephone bills for her family. D She helped her family with her English.C“I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school, we watched a video(录像) about her work in India and all over the world. I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school, I too wanted to try her kind of work. So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks.〞“I was asked to work in a home for sick people. I helped wash clothes and sheets, and pass out lunch. I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer them up. I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them. To be honest, I don’t think I was helping very much. It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help, but to learn about and experience another culture(文化) that helped improve my own understanding of life and the world.〞( )39. According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who ______.A. is willing to help those in need without payB. can afford to travel to different placesC. has a strong wish to be successfulD. has made a big fortune in life( )40. Tracy started her work as a volunteer _______.A. after she met Mother TeresaB. after she finished high schoolC. when she was touring CalcuttaD. when she was working in a hospital ( )41. Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?A. She liked to work with Mother Teresa.B. She had already had some experience.C. She was asked by Mother Teresa’s example.D. She wanted to follow Mother Teresa’s example.( )42. What is Tracy’s “new idea〞 (Paragraph 2) of being a volunteer?A. Going abroad to help the sick.B. Working in Mother Teresa’s home.C. Doing simple things to help the poor.D. Improving oneself through helping others.DIt was a winter morning, just a couple of weeks before Christmas . While most people were warming up their ears, Trevor, my husband, had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival, he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.The bike, a black Kona 18 speed, was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work, putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get groceries (食品杂货) saving us from having to walk long distances from where we live.I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that，several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike, then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another, but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it strengthened our faith in humanity (人性) as a whole. And it has influenced (影响) us to be more mindful of ways we, too, can share with others. No matter how or how small, an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can be everlasting.( )43. Why was the bike so important to the couple?A. The man’s job was b ike racing.B. It was their only possession.C. It was a nice Kona 18 speed.D. They used it for work and daily life ( )44. We can infer from the text that ________A. The couple worked 60 hours a weekB. people were busy before ChristmasC. the stranger brought over the bikeD. life was hard for the young family ( )45. How did people get to know the couple’s problem?A. From radio broadcasts.B. From a newspaper.C. From TV news.D. From a stranger.( )46. What do the couple learn from their experience?A. Strangers are usually of little help.B. One should take care of their bike.C. News reports make people famous.D. An act of kindness can mean a lot.ERemembering names is an important social skill．Here are some ways to master it．Recite and repeat in conversation．When you hear a person’s name，repeat it．Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips．You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial．Ask the other person to recite and repeat．You can let other people help you remember their names．After you’ve been introduced to someone，ask that person to spell the name and pronounce it correctly for you．Most people will be pleased by the effor t you’re making to learn their names．Admit you don’t know．Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed．Most of them will feel sympathy if you say．“I’m working to remember names better．Yours is right on the tip of my tongue．What is it again?〞Use associations．Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual．For example，you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair.〞 To reinforce (加强) your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible. Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering just two or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.( )47. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?A. They will be moved.B. They will be annoyed.C. They will be delighted.D. They will be discouraged.( )48. If you can't remember someone's name, you may __A. tell him the truthB. tell him a white lieC. ask him for pityD. ask others to help you ( )49. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember __A. all their namesB. a couple of names firstC. just their last namesD. as many names as possible ( )50. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Tips on an important social skill.B. Importance of attending parties.C. How to make use of associations.D. How to recite and repeat names.阅读短文，根据要求完成下面各小题。

2023-2024学年辽宁省部分学校高二下学期6月份阶段考英语试卷Art Contest-Technology &You!Technology is everywhere these days. Automation has pioneered innovation. Your phone is probably in your pocket or your hands at all times, and now it’s easier than ever to communicate with anyone in the world. What are your thoughts on technology, social media or your phone? Do you feel excitement every time you get a notification message, or do you feel tied down by these digital “chains”?However you feel, we want you to put that into artwork-paintings, digital art or photography. One winner and several honorable mentions will be featured in the December 2024 magazine, and the winner will receive a $25 gift card! You may even see your art work in future issues of Teen Ink magazine.Deadline: Nov. 1, 2024Details and requirements:Entrants must have a Teen Ink account and be aged 13～19.Inappropriate content will not be accepted.Submissions must relate to the topic（technology）.Entries must be a piece of artwork created by the entrants themselves.Entrants can submit as many pieces of art as they wish.How to submit:Entries can be submitted through the Teen Ink website. All entries submitted will be reviewed and considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.Make sure to submit your art work to the appropriate art category（technology） on Teen Ink. You can do this by using the “additional tags（标签）” field in your submission form.1. What is the main theme of the art contest?A．The development of technology. B．The application of technology.C．Innovations of technology. D．Viewpoints on technology.2. What is one of the requirements for submitting artwork to the contest?A．Submit original artwork. B．Submit artwork with a unique tag.C．Submit different types of artwork. D．Submit only one piece of artwork.3. What is Teen Ink?A．A library. B．A magazine. C．An art school. D．An art museum.The public footpath laid barely 20 meters from where I stood, promising a walk along the river, passing fields and through woodland, well away from any road. Yet there was something in my way—the River Thames.I checked my map to see how to reach the path, but there was no other footpath that would lead me to the island on which it sat. It was only accessible by boat—kid’s dream. Similar to a talent show, some performances are educational but mostly, they just make you laugh. Talent is irrelevant, and audience engagement through call and response is essential.Away from phones and peers back home, social norms fade and space for self-exploration forms. Shy kids come out of their shells, and cool kids let their guard down. They get to open up this door to a part of themselves that they wouldn’t have felt safe to reveal at school or at home.It’s been a decade since my last performance as a camp counselor, and I never thought of skits from a skill-building perspective. But I now realize this rich camp tradition left a great impression on me. Through camp skits, I developed my sense of humor, built confidence in front of a crowd, and learned how to accept others for their quirks（怪癖）.Maybe we can make our schools or communities more like summer camps by bringing the silliness of skits into our families and classrooms to reconnect with ourselves and each other. The next time you’re sitting around a campfire with friends and family, give it a try. Embrace the discomfort and invite your loved ones to join in on the improvising（即兴创作）. And remember: the more funny noises and childlike humor, the better.4. What is the main purpose of skit performances at summer camps?A．To entertain and engage the audience. B．To showcase talent and skills.C．To educate the audience. D．To compete with fellow campers.5. What does the un derlined phrase “let their guard down” in Paragraph 3 mean?A．Defend. B．Relax. C．Mature. D．Respond.6. How did the author benefit from camp skits?A．She developed a competitive spirit. B．She understood social norms better.C．She became more tolerant. D．She became more creative.7. What does the author advise us to do?A．Take up challenges in life. B．Accept our imperfections.C．Participate in more community activities. D．Break out of our comfort zone.When it comes to architectural accomplishments, humans like to think they stand at the top. That is to underestimate the astonishing achievement s of social insects; for example, white ants raise skyscraping nests. The true master builders of the insect world, however, are the hundreds of species of stingless bees.In a new study, Ms. Di Pietro and her colleagues observed over 400 colonies of the stingless bee species in a large bee house in Brazil in 2022 and 2023. Around 95% of the colonies exhibitedhoneycombs（a structure made by bees） built up in horizontal layers（水平分层）, like tiered wedding cakes, while the rest adopted a spiral（螺旋的） structure.Since the stingless bee shows a strong preference for a horizontal-layer honeycomb structure, it’s surprising that spiral honeycombs occur. The team confirmed that there was no difference in the average cell-building rate between the two styles, and therefore no efficiency advantage.In order to rule out a genetic explanation for the different styles, the researchers transplanted workers from colonies that built in one tradition to colonies that built in the other, having first emptied the host structures of their native adults. The imported workers soon switched to the local style, which was then continued by the colony’s young insects as they eventually matured into workers.Dr. Tom Wenseleers guessed that the bees may switch styles as a way of coping with the build-up of small construction errors made by their fore-runners. Such a process, in which multiple organisms indirectly affect each other’s behavior thro ugh the traces they leave in their environment, is known as stigmergy（共识主动性）. The researchers later introduced a sign of spirals to the otherwise perfect horizontal-layer honeycombs, and found that it did indeed cause the bees to switch to building spirals.These results suggest that stingless bees can pass on different building traditions across generations and individuals needn’t be instructed by their peers. “The findings are the clearest demonstration of cultural differences naturally appearing in insects. Insect culture would once have been thought impossible,” says behavioral biologist Andrew Whiten, who wasn’t involved in the research. “Less than a century ago, culture was thought to be uniquely human.”8. How does the author introduce the topic of the text?A．By posing a contrast. B．By reporting an event.C．By supposing a situation. D．By justifying an assumption.9. What can be inferred about the stingless bees’ honeycomb-building behavior?A．It is a result driven by genetic factors.B．It involves cost and efficiency considerations.C．It is switched constantly between several styles.D．It shows flexibility in the changing environments.10. What is Paragraph 5 mainly about?A．The impact of fore-runners’ behavior on other stingless bees.B．The und erlying logic behind stingless bees’ building styles.C．The advantages of maintaining stigmergy among stingless bees.D．The significance of correcting small errors during construction.11. What is Andrew Whiten’s attitude towards the findings of the stu dy?A．Doubtful. B．Conservative.C．Favorable. D．Critical.The American Psychological Association（APA） has issued its first advisory on social media use in adolescence（青春期）. What’s most striking in its data based on recommendations is how little we really know about how these apps affect our kids.The relative newness of platforms like Snapchat and Tik Tok means little research is available about their long-term effects on teen and tween brains. Getting better data will require significant funding—and much more openness from tech companies.“What little evidence we do have unsurprisingly suggests that social media trades on motivators that aren’t great for young brains. Many kids’ first exposure to social media occurs at the worst possible time when it come s to brain development,” says Mitch Prinstein, a psychologist and neuroscientist at the University of North Carolina（UNC）.“Things like ‘button and artificial intelligence（in general）’ are going to affect young people’s brains in a way that’s very differen t from adult brains when it comes to the desire to stay online and to say or do almost anything to get followers.” When it comes to social interactions, he compares kids’ brains to a car with a huge gas pedal and weak brakes（刹车）.Earlier this year, Prinstein and his UNC colleagues published the results of one of the first studies of how the adolescent brain reacts to social media. The team surveyed a group of middle schoolers to understand their social media habits, and then stuck them in an MRI machine to watch their brains as they reacted to social rewards or punishments. They found that 12-year-olds who habitually checked social media had distinct neural patterns, with more activities over time in parts of the brain associated with motivation, salience（or where attention is focused） and cognitive control.The team didn’t weigh in on whether those differences were good or bad, or whether the relationship was causal or correlational. But their work points to the need for more research. It should also remind parents of the need to be keenly aware of social media’s hidden influence on still-developing brains.12. What issue regarding social media apps does the APA report highlight?A．Their addictive nature. B．The lack of data on their influence.C．The dishonesty of their developers. D．The ineffectiveness of their incentives. 13. Which word can best describe young brains in relation to social interactions?A．Uncontrolled. B．Sensitive. C．Unpredictable. D．Productive.14. What did Prinstein’s team discover about adolescents who regularly use social media?A．They are usually highly motivated. B．They find it difficult to concentrate.C．They have greater cognitive control. D．Their brains show unique features.15. What might be the best title for the text?A．Empowering Teens in the Digital AgeB．How to Guide Teens’ Social Media EngagementC．The Hidden Influence of Social Media on Young MindsD．The Importance of Healthy Social Media HabitsMaking the decision to invest in healthy lifestyle changes is more than just flipping a switch. 16 . Psychologists have found that it takes an average of 66 days for a new habit to become automatic, but the truth is that building and maintaining lifestyle changes is highly dependent on each individual. However, there are some easy strategies that can help you develop a lifestyle change plan that works for you.Focus on the whole picture. Lifestyle changes are like a puzzle. There are many pieces that must add up to the whole picture. Building habits in only one area of the puzzle will leave your overall picture lacking dimension. 17 , so it is important to understand how they all interact when setting up your lifestyle change plan.Set realistic and achievable goals. 18 , focus on setting goals that are realistic. Instead of expecting to run a marathon in six months, shoot for running a 5-kilometer race then work up to the marathon. Setting realistic goals that you can achieve and then building on them will help you maintain momentum (动力)and stay motivated.19 Building habits takes time. Be patient with yourself and understand that the fastest way forward isn’t always the smartest way forward. The goal in creating lifestyle changes isn’t to get to the finish line as quickly as possible. The goal is to build habits that are sustainable in your everyday life. 20 .Looking back, the memory of doctors, nurses and the conclusion of appendicitis（阑尾炎） was still clear. ______, nothing hurt more than three days with appendicitis. After a series of emergencies, I could merely lie ______ and beg my body to stop hurting.All the ______ acquired from years of swimming was eaten away. Previously, I could swim miles daily. Now it was a（n）______ to sit up and I couldn’t swim for almost three months.When I finally returned to the pool, I struggled with my ______ ability. Race after race, I ______ my goals. Every time I ______ to enter the national competitions, I failed by a tiny amount.Finally, I came to the last event that could ______ me for nationals. This was my last ______ : now or never. After so many failures, I couldn’t help being furious about recent events.The race started, and I dived in, throwing the pain, ______ and anger I had experienced recently into the pool. My mind focused, self-limitation was ______ and I devoted all my attention and strength to my moves.When I saw my time, a wave of ______ swept over me. I eventually ______ self-doubt and won what almost ______ from me. Nationals were waiting for me, and by no means would I let anything ______ my advancement.21.A．Normally B．Frankly C．Fortunately D．Hopefully22.A．motionless B．disappointed C．unconscious D．senseless23.A．experience B．knowledge C．muscle D．honor24.A．option B．effort C．fantasy D．embarrassment25.A．regained B．fundamental C．reliable D．limited26.A．took notice of B．fell short of C．was aware of D．ran away from27.A．attempted B．applied C．declared D．determined28.A．train B．sponsor C．qualify D．instruct29.A．enemy B．performance C．failure D．shot30.A．strength B．uncertainty C．depression D．criticism31.A．taken over B．knocked down C．given away D．cut off32.A．sorrow B．gratitude C．confusion D．relief33.A．overcame B．understood C．ignored D．recognised34.A．benefited B．resulted C．originated D．escaped35.A．see through B．look over C．hold back D．account for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。

20XX年高中测试高中试题试卷科目：年级：考点：监考老师：日期：20XX年高二级高二英语下册阶段性测试题高二年级英语学科试卷I.听力(共两节，满分10分）第一节（共5小题，每题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一小题，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问题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What do we know about the woman?A. She is very fond of gardening.B. She prefers to play in the gardenC. She is not satisfied with her garden.2. When does the conversation take place?A. At 5:45B. At 5:30C. At 5:153. What is the weather usually like in May?A. It’s colder and rainier.B. It’s cooler and drier.C. It’s hotter and sunnier.4. What language is mostly used in the man’s classes?A. The English language.B. The students’ language.C. Both languages in turn.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The nation’s progress.B. Personal and local mattersC. Americans’ way of thinking.第二节（共5小题，每题1分，满分5分）听下面2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。