2023-2024学年辽宁省鞍山市第一中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

辽宁省鞍山市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试数学试卷一、单选题1．经过()()0,1,2,5A B -两点的直线的斜率为（）A ．2B ．2-C ．12D ．12-2．已知方程2212x y m m+=-表示焦点在y 轴上的椭圆，则实数m 的取值范围是（）A ．()0,2B ．()0,1C ．()1,2D ．()()0,11,2U 3．已知圆22:6490,C x y x y A ++-+=是圆C 上的动点，点()3,0B ，M 为线段AB 的中点，则点M 的轨迹方程为（）A ．22(1)1y x +-=B ．22(1)1x y -+=C ．22(1)4x y +-=D ．22(1)4x y -+=4．已知12,F F 分别为椭圆()2222:10x y E a b a b+=>>的两个焦点，P 是椭圆E 上的点，12PF PF ⊥，且122PF PF =，则椭圆E 的离心率为（）A B C D 5．已知12,F F 分别是双曲线22:1412x yE -=的左、右焦点，M 是E 的左支上一点，过2F 作12F MF ∠角平分线的垂线，垂足为,N O 为坐标原点，则||ON =（）A ．4B ．2C ．3D ．16．已知四棱锥,A EBCD AE -⊥平面BCDE ，底面EBCD 是E ∠为直角，//EB DC 的直角梯形，如图所示，且224,2CD EB AE DE ====F 为AD 的中点，则F 到直线BC 的距离为（）A ．312B C D 7．阅读材料：数轴上，方程()00Ax B A +=≠可以表示数轴上的点，平面直角坐标系xOy 中，方程0Ax By C ++=（A 、B 不同时为0）可以表示坐标平面内的直线，空间直角坐标系O xyz-中，方程0Ax By Cz D +++=（A 、B 、C 不同时为0）可以表示坐标空间内的平面.过点()000,,P x y z 且一个法向量为 =s s 的平面α的方程可表示为()()()0000a x x b y y c z z -+-+-=.阅读上面材料，解决下面问题：已知平面α的方程为3570x y z -+-=，直线l 是两平面370x y --=与4210y z ++=的交线，则直线l 与平面α所成角的正弦值为（）A B C D ．358．已知12F F ､分别为双曲线()222210,0x y a b a b-=>>的左､右焦点，过点2F 的直线与双曲线的右支交于A B ､两点，记12AF F △的内切圆1I 的半径为112,r BF F 的内切圆2I 的半径为2r ，若212r r a =，则双曲线的离心率为（）A ．32B ．2C ．52D ．3二、多选题9．已知动点P 在直线:60l x y +-=上，动点Q 在圆22:(1)(1)4C x y -+-=上，过点P 作圆C 的两条切线，切点分别为A 、B ，则下列描述正确的有（）A ．直线l 与圆C 相交B ．PQ的最小值为2-C ．四边形PACB 面积的最小值为4D ．存在P 点，使得120APB ︒∠=10．已知动点P 到定点()4,0F 的距离和它到直线25:4l x =的距离的比是常数4,5P 点的轨迹称为曲线C ，直线()0y kx k =≠取曲线C 交于A B 、两点．则下列说法正确的是（）A ．曲线C 的方程为：221259x y +=B ．14AF BF+的最小值为1C ．O 为坐标原点，54PO PF +的最小值为254D ．M 为曲线C 上不同于,A B 的一点，且直线MA MB 、的斜率分别为12,k k ，则12925k k ⋅=-11．如图，在正方体1111ABCD A B C D -中，点P 在线段1B C 上运动，则下列结论正确的是（）A ．三棱锥11P AC D -的体积为定值B ．异面直线AP 与1A D 所成角的取值范围是ππ,42⎡⎤⎢⎣⎦C ．平面ADP 与平面ABCD 所成夹角的余弦值取值范围是⎤⎥⎣⎦D ．直线1C P 与平面11AC D 三、填空题12．已知直线230x y +-=与直线430x my --=平行，则它们之间的距离是．13．已知点P 是双曲线G22−22=1>0,>0左支上一点12,F F 是双曲线的左、右两个焦点，且122,⊥PF PF PF 与两条渐近线相交于,M N 两点（如图），点N 恰好平分线段2PF ，则双曲线的离心率是．14．如图，在四棱锥P ABCD -中，底面ABCD 是边长为2的菱形，60,BAD PA ∠=︒⊥平面,2,ABCD PA E =为PC 的中点，F 为平面ABCD 内一点，当三棱锥A BEF -体积达到最大，且点P 到平面EFB CF =．四、解答题15．已知圆22:(2)(3)1C x y -+-=与圆22:(1)5C x y +-='.(1)求过点()3,0A 的圆C 的切线方程；(2)求C 与C '相交所得公共弦长.16．如图，在直三棱柱111ABC A B C -中，1AB AA ==AB AC ⊥，D 为11A C 的中点.(1)证明：1AB ⊥平面1A BD ；(2)若6AC =，求二面角A BC D --的余弦值.17．已知椭圆2222:1(0)x y C a b a b+=>>，右焦点F 的坐标为()2,0，且点(在椭圆C 上.(1)求椭圆C 的方程；(2)过点F 的直线交椭圆于,A B 两点（直线不与x 轴垂直），已知点A 与点P 关于x 轴对称，证明：直线PB 恒过定点，并求出此定点坐标.18．已知双曲线222:1(0)x C y a a-=>的焦距为1A ，2A ，过点(4,0)T 的直线l 与双曲线C 的右支交于M ，N两点．(1)求双曲线的方程；(2)若直线MNM ；(3)记直线1A M ，2A N 的斜率分别为1k ，2k ，证明：12k k 是定值．19．已知椭圆C ：22221(0)x y a b a b +=>>的右顶点为(3,0)A，离心率为3，过点()3,2P 的直线l 与C 交于M ，N 两点．(1)若C 的上顶点为B ，直线BM ，BN 的斜率分别为1k ，2k ，求1211k k +的值；(2)过点M 且垂直于x 轴的直线交直线AN 于点Q ，证明：线段MQ 的中点在定直线上．。

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。

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1.What is the man?A.A salesman.B.A fisherman.C.A repairman.2.How long is the post office open on Saturdays?A.For 3 hours.B.For 5 hours.C.For 8 hours.3.Why can't the woman play her records?A.Because she’s broken them.B.Because she’s left them in the cafe.C.Because she’s forgotten where she put them.4.Where does the conversation most likely take place?A.At a department store.B.In a club.C.In the zoo.5.What does the woman mean?A.She likes the dinner but doesn't like the soup.B.She likes the soup but doesn't like the dinner.C.She likes both the dinner and the soup.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。

辽宁省鞍山市第一中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Paris is one of the most-visited destinations in the world. A relaxing trip to Paris takes a little bit of planning. Here are some tips for you to make your trip smooth.Planning your tripHave a passport for international travel. A passport costs $110 and takes 6-8 weeks to arrive after you apply.Booking FlightsThe cheapest month to fly is March, especially if you can leave on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. You’ll save even more money by booking around 90 days in advance. In the summer months, tickets will be more expensive no matter when you book.Enjoying Your Time·Visit the Eiffel TowerThe Eiffel Tower is the most recognizable symbol of Paris. To avoid the crowds, go to the Eiffel Tower early in the morning. It costs €25 to go to the top, or €10 to climb to the first 2 levels on foot.·See the Notre Dame CathedralAt present, the Notre Dame Cathedral is closed to tourists due to the fire that destroyed parts of the cathedral. However, you can still visit the outside of the cathedral.· Go to the Louvre to see world-famous artThe Louvre hosts the Mona Lisa along with 35, 000 other pieces of art. If you’re pressed for time,visit the highlights. The Louvre costs €15 at the museum or €17 in advance (to skip most of the line).· Take a day trip to VersaillesIf you have a day to spare, head to the palace of Versailles, around 14 miles southwest of the city.Take a tour to see King Louis XVI’s palace and gardens. It costs €20 to visit the palace and grounds.1．When can we book plane tickets to save the most money?A．In December.B．In March.C．In June.D．In August.2．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage??A．You can climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower free of charge.B．The Notre Dame Cathedral was completely destroyed in a fire.C．Visitors can pay an extra €2 to save the queue time in visiting the Louvre.D．Visiting the palace of Versailles is the most expensive among the four attractions. 3．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A course plan.B．A travel brochure.C．A research paper.D．An encyclopedia.Ian McKenna was in third grade when he learned that many kids at his Austin school weren’t getting enough to eat at home. He wanted to help, but local volunteer organizations turned him away, saying he was too young. So he decided to find his own solution. For years, he had been-gardening with his mother, and they often sent their vegetables to the neighbors. “I’m good at gardening,” says McKenna, now 16. “Why not plant a garden at school, so that kids in need could take food home?”McKenna persuaded his school to set aside space for a garden; then he asked the community for donations of seeds and equipment. Other students donated their time. Within months, McKenna’s garden was producing lettuces, tomatoes and cucumbers for students and their families. Now, seven years later, McKenna’s Giving Garden project has expanded to five area schools in addition to his own backyard garden. For most of his gardening activities, McKenna wears the same T-shirt in different colors, with his personal motto on it: BEA GOOD HUMAN. To him, that means helping in any way you can, no matter what your age.“Even a smile might change someone’s life,” he says. “It lets them know that they are important. It can make their day.”When COVID-19 hit the U.S., MeKenna redoubled his efforts, cooking up to 100 meals to distribute (配送) to the hungry on the weekends. When social distancing meant that volunteers couldn’t work on community garden, he started offering online classes and agardening hotline so families could grow at home. While gardening is his core focus, MeKenna says he is always looking for new ways to help the hungry.4．What caused Ian’s decision to help the kids in his own way?A．Being rejected by volunteer groups.B．Being good at gardening.C．His school’s support.D．His mother’s suggestions.5．What do we know about the Giving Garden project?A．It helps students only.B．It was started with many supports.C．It is funded by schools.D．It earns great profits every year. 6．Which of the following can best describe Ian?A．Well-educated B．Honest C．Responsible D．Caring. 7．What is the best title of the passage?A．Ian McKenna, Growing a Food Project B．Ian Mckenna, an Experienced Gardener C．Giving Garden Project, a Challenging Task D．Giving Garden Project, a Universal SolutionCows produce much methane (甲烷) the world’s second worst greenhouse gas, as they break down the grass. They are a large source of the greenhouse gases that are driving climate change. Now scientists have shown the pollution from cows can be reduced by adding a little seaweed (海藻) to their food.Recently, the researchers from the University of California studied 21 cows on a farm for about five months. They taught the cows to get their food from inside a special hood, which allowed the scientists to know the amount of the methane the cows were giving off. They used a small amount of seaweed, which they mixed with the cows’ food.The consequences were surprisingly good. In some cases, the cows produced 82% less methane. The improvement depended on the kind of food the cows were given. Even the worst-polluting cows produced 33% less methane. Over the five months, the scientists didn’t see any signs that the cows’ stomachs were getting used to the seaweed and starting to produce more methane again. What’s more, the cows that were fed seaweed gained just as much weight as the other cows.But there are still some big problems with the idea of feeding cows seaweed. For one thing, there’s not enough seaweed to feed all of the cows in the world. So farmers would have to figure out a way to grow lots of seaweed. A bigger problem is that for most of their lives,cows live in the fields, where they eat grass. That means there’s no chance to feed them seaweed every day.Still, as the study shows, something as simple as feeding cows seaweed can help reduce some of the pollution causing the climate crisis.8．Why did the researchers carry out the study?A．To improve the cows’ living conditions.B．To test the effects of the seaweed.C．To measure the amount of methane produced by cows.D．To discover healthier grass to reduce the pollution from cows. .9．What’s the third paragraph mainly about?A．The background of the subjects.B．The process of the research.C．The content of the experiment.D．The results of the study.10．What is the biggest challenge in the researchers’ opinion?A．Seaweed is pretty rare in the world.B．It’s hard to mix seaweed with grass.C．Cows can hardly have daily access to seaweed.D．Cows fed with seaweed gained weight easily.11．What is the author’s attitude towards the findings?A．Doubtful.B．Positive.C．Unclear.D．Negative.Research has shown that people tend to get more happiness from spending their money on experiences, such as travel and entertainment (娱乐), than on things like clothes and electronic products. But are people happier during the purchased (购买的) experience itself? Or does the happiness come more from expecting or remembering the experience?A new study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, offers an answer. Our experimental purchases not only bring us greater pleasure in terms of expectation and remembrance than do our material (物质的) purchases, but they also bring us greater in-the-moment enjoyment, the study found.For the study, the researchers recruited (招募) 2,635 adults who agreed to receive texts at any time during the day. The texts began with a happiness question, which asked the participants (参与者) to tell how they felt “right now”, ranging from very bad to very good. Half of them were then asked if they had made a material purchase within the past hour, suchas clothing or electronic goods. The others were asked if they had made an experimental purchase within the past hour, such as eating in a restaurant or attending a concert.The researchers found that the purchasers of the experiences express higher levels of happiness than the purchasers of the material goods, no matter how much the purchases cost.To deal with possible differences in types of purchasers, the researchers carried out a second study in which they researched more than 5,000 adults. “We still found the same result,” said Amit Kumar, the study’s lead author (发起人).“If you want to be happier, it might be wise to shift some of your spending away from material goods and a bit more towards experiences,” Kumar said. “That would probably lead to greater happiness.”12．Why does the writer put forward two questions in paragraph 1?A．To make a fact clear.B．To introduce a new study.C．To compare different researches.D．To doubt the view of researchers.13．What did the researchers text the participants for?A．To ask them about their spending plans.B．To understand their needs and spending habits.C．To know the change in their purchasing choices.D．To find out their purchasing behavior and feelings.14．Which has the similar meaning to the underlined word “shift” in the last paragraph?A．satisfy.B．apply.C．change.D．increase. 15．What does the new study find about people’s purchases?A．People prefer to purchase material goods instead of experiences.B．People get more pleasure from spending money than making money.C．The level of happiness from purchases depends on how much they cost.D．Experimental purchases bring people greater happiness than material ones.二、七选五Lots of people think that the best way to become successful is to pick up lots of new habits and skills. While this can help, sometimes the best thing you can do is give up thethings that hold you back from success. 16 .1. Remove PerfectionismPerfection is impossible. 17 . Instead of worrying about mistakes that you have made or physical flaws that bother you, simply focus on trying to better yourself with small steps, No one is perfect, but anyone can make the decision to be a better person.2. Remove Excuses18 Successful people understand that they are fully responsible for their present situation. They see this as a good thing as it means that they hold the power to significantly improve their fate. When you make up you excuses, you are lying to yourself, which will hold you back from achieving your goals.3. Remove FearLots of people make themselves smaller without realizing it. They keep quiet during discussions when they want to say something. They avoid taking risks and they always think about the worst cases. 19 . My suggestion is to remove it from your life and be brave instead. Speak up, voice your thoughts and actively chase your dreams and goals.4. Remove The Desire For Overnight SuccessSome people believe that the majority of successful people became successful overnight, or that they became successful by chance. They are only waiting for their luck without taking action to make their dreams come true. 20 While luck can certainly play its part, you can’t rely on luck to become successful.A．In reality success takes efforts.B．For example, give up some bad skills.C．Trying to achieve it is a waste of your time.D．It’s no use trying to blame others for your life.E．These people lack courage and can’t gain success in life.F．This attitude will stop them from achieving their full potential.G．Instead of adding more things to your life, try getting rid of some negative things.三、完形填空Recently, I have been struggling to connect with my dad because our conversations havehim, I pulled out my phone and showed him a few 22 of Jay, my new pet rabbit.“Did mom tell you I got a bunny?” It was an unusual question. To my surprise, my dad’s 23 were lifted. “A black bunny!” he called out, getting closer to 24 the photos. He wanted to know more. I hurried to find more photos, holding on to this 25 opportunity.I shouldn’t be 26 that it was a bunny that broke through the 27 between my dad and I. Growing up, we never talked much. 28 , our time together centered around animals, like catching crayfish at the river and caring for turtles and crabs.29 animals has always been our thing.A few months later, I came up with more photos and videos of Jay on my laptop so my dad could see them more 30 . I had been 31 that his initial interest in Jay was a one-off event, but he 32 again when I showed him the new stuff.Our love for animals is the 33 that connects us. There was no 34 to start having deep conversations if that had never been our style, just finding 35 together in a photo of a bunny was enough.21．A．connect B．comfort C．inspire D．interest 22．A．gifts B．videos C．photos D．posters 23．A．spirits B．feelings C．eyes D．hands 24．A．comment B．examine C．observe D．deliver 25．A．undoubted B．unfamiliar C．unexpected D．unlikely 26．A．disappointed B．confused C．satisfied D．surprised 27．A．chat B．fog C．conflict D．silence 28．A．Additionally B．Thus C．Meanwhile D．Instead 29．A．Respecting B．Loving C．Researching D．Catching 30．A．quickly B．frequently C．patiently D．easily 31．A．pleased B．ashamed C．worried D．discouraged 32．A．cheered up B．signed up C．gave up D．turned up 33．A．resource B．theme C．bridge D．memory 34．A．need B．help C．harm D．chance 35．A．hope B．joy C．success D．freedom四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

辽宁省鞍山市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解Registration for Summer Camp 2024Summer Day Camps offer an experience that is sure to keep your child aged 5—12 having fun all summer long. Each week of camp is uniquely themed to add some fun and excitement to the mix. Every week will contain additional activities that correspond to the theme.Prehistoric TimesJune 19—June 23Spend a week exploring the time of dinosaurs. Be ready to share your favorite dinosaurs and learn more about what the world was like when these giant reptiles (爬行动物) walked the Earth.Mad ScienceJune 26—June 30Put on your lab coat and get ready for a week of science! There are so many experiments to do, new things to learn and other scientist campers to meet!The Wonderful World of DisneyJuly 3—July 7Once upon a time, there lived a group of campers who experienced “A Whole NewWorld”. Because “When You Wish Upon a Star”, you’ll be back at camp “For the First Time in Forever”! “Be Our Guest” as we celebrate your favorite fairy tale characters.Splash TACULARJuly 10—July 14Campers will experience a week of pirates, mermaids and other sea creatures. We will explore all things under the sea and create an ocean of memories.TO REGISTER*Children must have completed kindergarten to register.*Registration ends ten days prior to the start of each camp week.*Summer Day Camps’ weekly charges will be drafted in full ten days prior to the start ofeach camp week.1．Who is the advertisement intended for?A．Parents of pupils.B．Preschool children.C．Teachers in primary schools.D．Senior high school students.2．Which best suits a kid interested in sea creatures?A．Mad Science.B．Prehistoric Times.C．Splash TACULAR.D．The Wonderful World of Disney.3．When can one start to register for Mad Science?A．On June 16.B．On June 18.C．On June 20.D．On June 26.After their three children grew up and left home, Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, began taking walking holidays in Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders (滑翔伞运动员) launch themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the earth."Some day I’d love to do that," Thompson told Kenneth.But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. Besides, Thompson didn’t know if Kenneth would have enjoyed it. "He was not so keen on heights as I was," she said. So she continued to watch the gliders take fight and land.Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson finally took to the skies herself, in a para glider at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels free. Thompson did her second paraglide when she turned 85, and raised nearly 2,000 for a local charity. Before leaving Interlaken after her second fight, Thompson asked the organizers about the age limit for para gliding. They said: “Any age, as long as you’re fit.” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90.Thompson grew up living above her parents shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while studying for her music diplomas (文凭) in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to teach piano to local children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 lessons a week. She still has 15 pupils on her books. “Over the years I’ve had so many that I’m teaching their children now.”Is she scared of getting older? “Fear? No. People say: ‘Isn’t getting old awful? I say: No. You are free to do more of the things that you want to do.” “People might worry about falling, itbeing the end of them. But that doesn’t bother me at all. When it’s your time, it’s your time. No matter where you are.” Thompson added.4．What inspired Thompson to try para gliding at the age of 80?A．Her long-held curiosity toward it.B．Her husband’s encouragement.C．Her love for nature and adventure.D．Her wish to overcome her fear of heights.5．How did Thompson feel during her first paraglide?A．Nervous.B．Surprised.C．Free.D．Uncomfortable.6．What does Thompson think of aging?A．It inspires her to reach new heights.B．It is an opportunity for more freedom.C．It doesn’t make any difference to her.D．It limits her ability to do what she wants.7．How does Thompson view the risks brought by para gliding?A．They prevent her from enjoying paragliding.B．They add to the excitement of paragliding.C．She believes they don’t exist.D．She accepts whatever may happen.The days of having to remember your ID could soon be a thing of the past. The famous tourist town of Wuzhen, China, is now using facial recognition technology to act as its entry pass through the gates of the attraction. The system uses cameras to notice people as they approach the entry, and checks these against a database of registered visitors within a few seconds. The technology is thought to be up to 99. 77 percent accurate and able to distinguish people better than a human.Wuzhen is a popular tourist town with visitors going there in large numbers to see its stunning river system and museums. Baidu, a web firm often referred to as “Chinese Google”, created the system. When people now check in to their accommodation, they will have their phototaken and uploaded to a central database upon leaving and re-entering the town, the system will re-check that they are still a guest at a hotel, before allowing them back in.The technology is being used to track the 5,000 visitors that stay in the town’s hotels every day. Yuan Qing lin, director of the Institute of deep Learning at Baidu, told The V erge, “With our technology, you don’t need to give your ID．When you are approaching a gate, it will take a photo of you and compare that photo to the database.” Wuzhen used to monitor its visitors using a ticket-entry system, but this could easily be abused. It was discovered that some people were sharing their tickets to avoid paying.Baidu’s system is based on neural networks, which can process huge amounts of data-more than one billion faces. As well as recognizing faces, the system can discover facial movements, so it can’t be fooled by holding a mask. Baidu is also using the software for employee entry at its Beijing headquarters.8．What can be learned about the facial recognition technology from the passage?A．The technology could soon be a thing of the past.B．The technology can match visitor’s faces with those in the database.C．The technology can be over 99.77% accurate.D．The technology is being used to track where the 5000 visitors are going.9．Which of the following word can replace the underlined word “stunning” in paragraph 2?A．humorous B．awkward C．attractive D．funny10．Why has Wuzhen quit using ticket-entry system?A．Because the tickets were too expensive.B．Because some people shared their tickets to avoid paying.C．Because the tickets didn’t sell well.D．Because the system can be fooled by someone without a mask.11．What is the passage mainly about?A．Chinese tourist town Wuzhen is using facial recognition.B．Baidu, a web company, is using the recognition system.C．Facial recognition is widely used in China.D．Wuzhen is a popular tourist town with many visitors going there to see the system.Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. As part of the world’s ecosystems, wildlife provides balance and stability to nature’s processes. Wildlife conservation is aimed to ensure the survival of these species and educate people on living sustainably with other species.The number of people has grown to more than eight billion today, and it continues to rapidly grow. The economic growth endangers the habitats and existence of various types of wildlife around the world, particularly animals and plants that may be displaced for land development, or used for food or other human purposes. This threat is at top of the list and means natural resources are being consumed faster than ever by the billions of people on the planet. The introduction of invasive species from other parts of the world is another threat to wildlife. Other threats include climate change, pollution, fishing and hunting.International organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, Wildlife Conservation Society and the United Nations work to support global animal and habitat conservation on many different fronts. They work with the government to establish and protect public lands, like national parks and wildlife protection areas. They help write legislation(法规), such as the Endangered Species Act(ESA)of 1973 in the United States, to protect various species. They work with law enforcement to charge those with wildlife crimes. They also promote biodiversity to support the growing human population while preserving existing species and habitats.National Geographic Explorers, like conservation biologists Camille Coudrat and Titus Adhola, are working to slow the extinction of global species and protect global biodiversity and habitats. Environmental filmmakers and photographers, like Thomas P. Peschak, are essential to conservation efforts as well, documenting and bringing attention to endangered wildlife all over the world.12．Which is a goal of wildlife conservation according to the text?A．To stop introducing invasive species.B．To encourage harmonious coexistence.C．To control the number of world people.D．To increase the use of natural resources. 13．What is the biggest threat to wildlife?A．Hunting.B．Human activity.C．Pollution.D．Climate change. 14．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The activities of protection areas.B．The importance of biodiversity promotion.C．The relevant efforts of international organizations.D．The great impact of wildlife crimes on ecosystems.15．What does the author want to present in the last paragraph?A．The necessity of legislation.B．The wildlife conservation’s achievements.C．The individuals’ contributions to the environment.D．The statistics about the wildlife conservation efforts.Caring for plants is a fantastic skill for kids to have. There are so many benefits of gardening for kids, yet the importance of gardening in early childhood is often undervalued. Here are some reasons why to teach your kids to garden.Gardening makes kids stronger. 16 The simple act of digging in the ground and moving things around helps build muscles and improve hand-eye coordination (协调能力).Gardening is good for kids’ well-being. Studies find that kids who garden have reduced large amounts of anxiety, stress and tend to be in a better mood. 17 We love to see the positive and life-changing experiences plants and gardening bring to kids.18 Interacting with nature encourages the learning process. In addition to being able to touch the soil and seeds (种子), children can also spot the differences between plants, in terms of size and color, smell different things, and hear sounds of different insects.Gardening is beneficial for picky eaters. 19 Planting seeds, caring for and growing produce and then harvesting it excites a kid’s interest. It’s exciting to introduce a new or disliked food in another way, and over time they will learn to try new foods.Gardening strengthens connection. Through gardening activities, kids grow closer to their parents and make many new friends. 20A．Gardening helps build teamwork skills.B．Gardening activates kids’ sensory skills.C．It is the perfect activity for growing bodies.D．Learning to garden can be very tiring for children.E．Spending time outdoors in nature can bring a sense of well-being.F．Kids are more likely to eat the vegetables and fruit they’ve helped grow.G．They also develop a connection to the earth and a need to care for our planet.二、完形填空Last year, when some friends of mine left China, I was asked to teach the students they left behind. It was a 21 experience for me since I had never been a private teacher before. At first, I was not sure whether I would like it or not and I was 22 to accept. However, it turned out to be one of the 23 decisions I have ever made since I arrived in China. It has given me unique opportunities to attend some extremely remarkable 24 and meet many very interesting people. Here is one of the most 25 moments I have had with them.Less than a year after I took on the part-time jobs, I became so 26 with one family that I was invited to attend a birthday celebration for the family’s grandmother. Little did I realize it would even include a 27 performance by a trained Peking opera professional in the living room.On the 28 night, I arrived to teach my class as scheduled. But on my arrival, I was told that I should sit down and 29 . I could sense that they were excited for their 30 . As soon as I 31 beside the grandmother, a Chinese flute player came into the living room and started playing a beautiful tune. Then a Peking opera actress entered. She was dressed in full costume and 32 amazing make-up. She performed for about thirty minutes and then stopped to give the grandmother and me a few 33 on the opera stances. Both of us closely followed her instructions.The performance was a total surprise to the grandmother and me. All the evening we were very 34 . When I left the family late in the evening, I could not help asking myself, “Were I in a 35 ? Otherwise, how could Peking Opera be performed in a living room?”21．A．sad B．practical C．great D．new 22．A．grateful B．unwilling C．unconcerned D．delighted 23．A．best B．hardest C．quickest D．silliest 24．A．classes B．events C．contests D．weddings25．A．unpleasant B．challenging C．boring D．unforgettable 26．A．annoyed B．unhappy C．close D．satisfied 27．A．competitive B．live C．bad D．funny 28．A．rainy B．unlucky C．particular D．long 29．A．study B．sing C．hide D．relax 30．A．secret B．food C．decoration D．homework 31．A．stood up B．settled down C．gave in D．walked away 32．A．wore B．tried C．showed D．created 33．A．tips B．judgments.C．tests D．congratulations 34．A．scared B．excited C．puzzled D．relieved 35．A．hurry B．mess C．shock D．dream三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．--- Did you watch the final match of China Open yesterday?---Sure. I it so attentively that I forgot to cook supper.A．watched B．had watchedC．was watching D．was to watch2．．When he goes out, he often wears sunglasses _______nobody can recognize him．A．so that B．now that C．in case D．as though3．One should accomplish tasks____________ instead of always tuning to others for help.A．independently B．activelyC．skillfully D．voluntarily4．—What’s that noise?—Oh，I forget to tell you.The new machine________.A．is testing B．was being testedC．is being tested D．has been tested5．Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o’clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time.A．will teach B．would teachC．has taught D．will be teaching6．The collection, sorting and of historical materials and cultural relics of the May Fourth Movement should be strengthened, President Xi said.A．consideration B．conservationC．constitution D．construction7．The problem with the current system allows anyone to commit a similar crime without . It needs to be fixed.A．being punished B．punishedC．to punish D．punishing8．Sometimes smiles around the world ___________ be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry.A．can B．wouldC．should D．must9．The teacher came into the classroom _______ by his students.A．following B．to be following C．followed D．having followed.10．—Guess what! I came across an old friend at the station last weekend.—I’m sure you talked with him happily.A．Sounds good! B．Very well.C．How nice! D．All right.11．Robert had a comfortable childhood, ______up in a pleasant house with a view of the sea.A．grew B．growingC．grown D．to grow12．The solution to a problem，we are told，often comes to thinkers in a "flash of ________"．A．inspiration B．insightC．invitation D．innovation13．You _____ read a book in the sun—it'll do harm to your eyes．A．couldn't B．wouldn't C．needn't D．mustn't14．—What about going to see the latest Chinese sci-fi blockbuster The Wandering Earth?—________. If time permits, I may go to see my grandma with my mother. A．Don’t mention it B．It doesn’t matterC．Forget it D．It depends15．When tension ________ in a relationship between two people, a frequent way of dealing with this is to send messages through a third person.A．arouses B．arises C．rises D．raises16．—You seem to be fond of classical music.—________. As a matter of fact, I like jazz music better.A．I don’t agree B．Not reallyC．I couldn’t agree more D．No doubt17．They have leading experts in this field，and that's __________ they've made important progress．A．where B．whyC．whether D．who18．Thanks to the special chemical ________ of the soil in the mountainous area, thiseconomic plant grows well there.A．composition B．competenceC．construction D．conclusion19．A myth is an account of the deeds of a god or supernatural beings, usually expressed in terms of ______ thought.A．primary B．capital C．initial D．primitive20．Sometimes proper answers are not far to seek ________ food safety problems. A．in B．toC．on D．after第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2023-2024学年辽宁省部分学校高二上学期11月期中英语试题Major films and TV dramas from 2021The Battle at Lake ChangjinSet during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea (抗美援朝) (1950-53), the film costs 1.3 billion yuan becoming the most expensive of its kind in China; it centers on a heroic company of the Chinese People’s Volunteers (CPV) army, reflecting CPV soldiers’ iron will and great spirit to safeguard the then newly founded People’s Republic of China. By Nov. 24, its overall box office surpassed (超过) 5.69 billion yuan, replacing Wolf Warrior 2at the top of China’s all-time box office charts.The PioneerThe Pioneer was released in over 710 IMAX theaters on July 1. As the first such biographical film to trace the revolutionary footprints of Li Dazhao, one of the key founders of Communist Party of China, this film focuses on Li Dazhao’s memories throughout his life, showing the selfless spirit of the struggle in Chinese Communists.The Age of AwakeningThe 43-episode TV series The Age of Awakening, which became an instant hit in February, narrates how Chinese intellectuals and young people in the early 1900s struggled to save a nation with corruption (腐败) foreign aggression, and other setbacks, to form a communist party against all odds.Cliff WalkersSet in the 1930s in Northeast China’s Harbin during the Japanese invasion, the film is the first attempt of director Zhang Yimou into another film type, which shows the scene of Communist Party special agents as they tested their intelligence against their enemies to complete a secret mission. It has received seven nominations (提名), including one for best film, at the 34th edition of Golden Rooster, China’s top film awards.1. Which one is true according to the passage?A．The Pioneer is the first biographical film of China.B．All of the films and TV dramas are connected with the Chinese revolution.C．The Battle at Lake Changjin was at the top of world’s all time box-office charts.D．Cliff Walkers , directed by Zhang Yimou, won seven of the 34th Golden Rooster Awards.2. If you want to watch a spy type film, which one is your choice?A．The Pioneer . B．The Age of Awakening .C．Cliff Walkers . D．The Battle at Changjin .3. What’s the type of these films and TV dramas?A．History. B．Documentary. C．Thriller. D．Biography.Li Hao, a 27-year-old wheelchair fencer, won Team China its first gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Optimistic and dedicated to sports despite losing his right leg at the age of 2, the gold medalist’s life story has touched Chinese netizens, inspiring them to give him the nickname “Sunshine Boy.”During the match, Li defeated Ukrainian athlete Artem Manko 15-12 in the final competition of the men’s saber (佩剑) individual category A, which marked Li’s first public appearance in Paralympic Games. Li said he had never expected to win top honor, and he would have been satisfied with just entering the semifinals, or even better to win a silver or a bronze.Behind Li’s light-hearted mentality is the athlete’s hard work and dedication to his sport. Before the Tokyo Paralympics, he was seen spending most of his days preparing for the Games and appeared to be “addictive” during practices. He was described by his roommate Yan Qing as a person with strong self-discipline. “If one of his moves is not up to his standard, then he will repeat practicing it over and over again,” Yan told media.However, the very serious athlete has a different side outside of practice. In everyday life, Li is an optimistic young man with a cheerful personality who can light up the dull social atmosphere and make people laugh.After a photo of Li showing a bright smile while holding his medal began making the rounds on social media, Chinese netizens began calling him a “Sunshine Boy,” saying that they hope his optimistic mentality can encourage more disabled people to pursue their dreams. “Even though I’m visually impai red, I’m encouraged by him as he proves that we disabled people are not flawed, but just special, and we are capable too. His performance proves that we can win over the fate, we are capable in coping with life struggles, sometimes even more capable than people who never taste life’s bitterness.” Zhu Jin, a sports fan who is also disabled, told the Global Times.4. According to paragraph 2, what can we learn about Li Hao?A．Li was unhappy about making it to the semifinals.B．Li attended the Paralympic Games for the first time.C．Li was narrowly defeated by his Ukrainian opponent.D．Li was expected to bring home a silver or bronze medal.5. What contributes to Sunshine Boy’s winning the championship?A．His ability and addiction B．His self-control and friendlinessC．His determination and charity D．His devotion and positive mindset6. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph?A．The disabled find it difficult to fight life challenges alone.B．It is Li’s bright smile that drives people to chase their dream.C．Physically challenged people are greatly inspired by Li’s optimism.D．Men with disability have limited control over life’s bitterness.7. Where would this passage most probably appear?A．A news website B．A textbookC．A brochure D．A science magazineChewing a sugar-free gum daily reduced premature births in a large study in Malawi, Africa. The new findings were inspired by relevant past research on oral (口腔的) health. The gum contains xylitol (木糖醇)— a chemical that can boost oral health — in place of regular sugar.Among women who chewed the xylitol gum, 549 out of 4, 349 pregnancies, or 12.6 percent, delivered babies early, researchers reported February 3 at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s Annual Pregnancy Meeting. That’s a 24 percent reduction compared with the group who didn’t receive the gum. Among those women, 878 out of 5, 321 pregnancies, or 16.5 percent, of the babies were born before 37 weeks. The oral health of gum users also improved. About 4,000 of the women had an initial tooth exam and a later checkup. The women who chewed the gum had less tooth disease, a condition in which the tissue surrounding the teeth becomes infected, compared with those who didn’t get the chewing gum.“The findings are very encouraging,” says Kim Boggess, a medicine specialist at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. “The researchers are approaching a very complex problem in a low-resource area by trying to use a low-tech, easily applied way. It would take more research to see if this could work in other settings,” she says.Babies born early can have complications (并发症) that damage their lungs, nerve development and more, with long-term health risks, and they are more likely to die in their first year of life than average babies.The team also wants to track the nerve development of the children born early and those born on time. “No matter how simple the method may be, we are still glad to make a difference in somebody’s life,” says the team leader Kjersti Aagaard, a medicine specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital, “and digging into the reason why chewing the xylitol gum has such benefits deserves our further commitment.”8. What is the function of paragraph 2?A．To offer statistics. B．To give examples.C．To refer to past research. D．To analyze the causes.9. What is the benefit of chewing a sugar-free gum?A．It can stop teeth from bleeding.B．It can help oral tissues against infection.C．It can reduce women’s long-term health risks.D．It can prevent early-born babies from complications.10. Why are the findings encouraging according to Kim Boggess?A．They can be universally applied around the world.B．They solve a complex problem in low-resource areas.C．They employ modern technology to solve the problem.D．They provide an easy-to-access way to tackle problems.11. What is Aagaard’s attitude towards further research on this subject?A．Cautious. B．Disapproving. C．Uninterested. D．Positive. Whether you call them feral pigs, boar, swine, hogs, or even razorbacks, wild pigs are one of the most damaging invasive species on Earth, and they’re infamous for damaging agriculture and native wildlife.A big reason they’re so harmful is that they uproot soil at vast scales, like tractors ploughing a field. Our new research, published recently, is the first to calculate the global extent of this and its effects on carbon emissions.Our findings were horrible. We discovered the total area of soil uprooted by wild pigs is likely the same area as Switzerland. This releases 4.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year the same as one million cars. The majority of these emissions occur in Oceania. A huge portion of Earth’s carbon is stored in soil, so releasing even a small part of this into the atmosphere can have a huge impact on climate change.It’s estimated that wild pigs destroy more than US$74 million worth of crops and grass eac h year in Australia, and more than US $270 million in just 12 states in the USA. Wild pigs have also been found to directly threaten 672 vertebrates (脊椎动物) and plant species across 54 different countries. This includes Australian ground frogs, tree frogs and multiple orchid species which are imperiled, as pigs destroy their habitats and hunt them for food.Their geographic range is expected to expand in the coming decades, suggesting their threats to food security and biodiversity will likely worsen. But he re, let’s focus on their contribution to global emissions.One such study was conducted for three years in hardwood forests of Switzerland. The researchers found wild pigs caused soil carbon emissions to increase by around 23% per year. Similarly, a study in the Jigong Mountains National Nature Reserve in China found soil emissions increased by more than 70% per year in places disturbed by wild pigs.12. Why are wild pigs unpopular according to the text?A．For their threat to humans. B．For their damaging effects.C．For their consuming too much food. D．For their bad effects on tractors.13. What danger do wild pigs pose by uprooting soil?A．Leading to dry and acid soil.B．Damaging the source of drinking water.C．Increasing too much soil carbon emissions.D．Reducing the area of agricultural land greatly.14. Which can replace the underlined word “imperiled” in paragraph 4?A．In pain. B．In alarm. C．In chaos. D．In danger.15. What may be the best title for the text?A．The threat of wild pigsB．Wild pigs on a global scaleC．A new problem faced by farmersD．The impact of emissions on climate changeWith big features around the corner like 5G, it may be quickly approaching the time to upgrade your device. 16Price is important — The newest devices are all starting to cross the four-digit price range, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend big to get quality. 17 Non-flagship devices for the current year can also offer all of the features you’re looking for and make some savings too.What will you be using your device for? — You need to identify your needs to understand if the price is worth paying. Most devices come equipped with packed features like cameras for use or with social media and bigger screens that have been useful for many gaming options. So be clear about what you’ll be using your device for. 18 That will certainly help cut costs down, especially the big-ticket items that are only aimed towards a certain audience.19 — With rising prices, many of us are holding on to our devices for a longer period of time, but months of updates and file storage can slow devices down, and internal hardware could fall behind in times too. Make a list of must-haves and do a little research to see if something new is coming.It can be no small task to find a suitable replacement. 20 After all, this is a type of device you’ll be stuck with every day.As a psychologist, one of my favorite practices came about during my meeting a teenager, Trevor. He had been struggling with anxiety and depression, finding few solutions _________ to him. Trevor _________ his ability after failing the final exam and wanted to give up. Together with his dad, he _________ me for help, and we discussed something about his treatment _________. I told him that I _________ he would get better as long as he believed in himself. He looked puzzled. “I don’t think it will work,” he said. Then, a new idea struck me-maybe I could help him by associating his experience with the perception of steady improvement. So I enlightened (启发) him _________.“When you break a bone,” I asked, “what is the _________ of a cast (石膏)?” “it protects the bone,” he answered. “Yes, but how _________ does the bone heal (治愈)?” “The body heals it,” Trevor answered, “Right,” I nodded. “Now, I’ll act as your cast and _________ you until your mind heals itself.” Trevor gave me a smile. Obviousl y, our __________ gave Trevor a belief that he should trust in his inner power and it reassured him that he wasn’t __________. He knew his doctor, parents, and teachers would all work in __________ to help him. Sure enough, he __________ his classmates later.If children are in crisis, parents can try to make them __________ their problems. Parents need to encourage and support them. In this case, children will feel encouraged and __________ eventually.21.A．sensitive B．contrary C．essential D．available22.A．doubted B．improved C．evaluated D．tested23.A．arranged B．delivered C．approached D．introduced24.A．in return B．by accident C．at length D．with difficulty25.A．agreed B．guaranteed C．reminded D．decided26.A．curiously B．hurriedly C．anxiously D．patiently27.A．function B．choice C．shape D．expense28.A．specially B．exactly C．definitely D．perfectly29.A．check B．copy C．monitor D．back30.A．impression B．proof C．conversation D．gesture31.A．wrong B．alone C．unusual D．stubborn32.A．partnership B．secret C．comfort D．vain33.A．got along with B．held on to C．looked up to D．caught up with 34.A．recognize B．solve C．create D．ignore35.A．curious B．confident C．considerate D．knowledgeable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。

2023-2024学年辽宁省县级重点高中协作体高二上学期期中考试英语试题National parks are an excellent way to explore all the beauty that the world has to offer: whether it’s endangered species, erupting volcanoes and snowy mountains, or rainforests and lakes. Of the thousands of national parks that exist in the world, these are the ones that should be on everyone’s bucket list.Yorkshire Dales, United KingdomContrary (相反) to the popular link of national parks with the wilderness, it is filled with winding valleys, hills and villages where over 24,000 people live and work. Visitors can walk through grassland, visit waterfalls or explore underground caves, but Yorkshire Dales is also home to several food shops, and the p ark hosts cheese festivals and farmers markets regularly, so it’s best to go hungry.Kakadu National Park, AustraliaIt is a delight for those who like a bit of history mixed with the biodiversity of national parks. While it houses thousands of species of wildlife, there’s more to the national park than that.Guilin and Lijiang River National Park, ChinaIt is surrounded by striking natural beauty and can be explored by land. But the river national park, as the name suggests, is best explored through leisurely boat rides that take visitors through many ancient towns that come along the way of the river.Vatnajökull National Park, IcelandHere’s a surprising fact: The whole of Vatnajökull National Park makes up 14% of Iceland’s territory! The park is usually open for hikes around the glaciers; boat rides through glacier lakes, and tours that take visitors through the park’s many ice caves, waterfalls, and icebergs. Vatnajökull is also where two of Iceland’s most active volcanoes are located.1. What is recommended for a trip to Yorkshire Dales?A．Recording local customs.B．Skiing in the snowy mountains.C．Going with an empty stomach.D．Watching the eruption of volcanoes.2. Which park is the best choice for observing diverse wildlife?A．Yorkshire Dales.B．Kakadu National Park.C．Vatnajökull National Park.D．Guilin and Lijiang River National Park.3. What do the last two national parks have in common?A．There are many ancient towns.B．There are various ice caves inside.C．They are aimed at protecting rivers.D．They can be explored through boats.The sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new PhD program. The move was good for me professionally, but I worried about my husband and daughters.I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved (应得的).Anne, our first daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college. It was challenging to balance classes, work schedules, and being a mom. But I got through it, finding moments of joy along the way. On the nights when I was home, I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter. She’d respond by asking questions, such as “Mom, what are bacteria (细菌)?” It helped us both learn.After I graduated, I knew that I would need a PhD to land the kind of job I wanted. I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-graduate-student anxiety. I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish — that my decision to prioritize my career was going to have long-term bad impacts on my kids. So, I made a rule lo never be visibly upset about my work in front of my children.Over the past year, though, I’ve started to let go of some of this worry. I’ve realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband landed a job that lie is happy with. Anne dreams of becoming a biologist. Recently, while driving past the cancer institute I work at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but I feel bette r knowing that you are researching it to help.”Pursuing academic career as a young mother is hard, but it’s also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the world through science, and watching their mom succeed inspires them. I look forward to seeing them follow ray footsteps, whatever path they choose.4. How did the author feel about the move for her PhD program at first?A．It was fruitful but boring.B．It was hopeful but challenging.C．It was the last thing she would do.D．It was promising for the whole family.5. What does the underlined word “prioritize” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?A．Create B．Change. C．Evaluate. D．Emphasize.6. What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph 4?A．She is proud of her mother.B．She is interested in biology.C．Her mother takes her job seriously.D．She is ready to help patients with cancer.7. What might be the best title of the text?A．Ups and Downs in LifeB．Like Mother Like DaughterC．Double Harvests of Mom’s PursuitD．Generation Gap Narrowed by LoveMore than ten years after introducing “Google Glass”, Alphabet Inc. has created a new kind of smart eyeglasses. The company says the wearable computer device can translate different languages in real time.A working model of the yet-unnamed device was presented to the public last month during the yearly Google conference. Google did not say when the glasses might go on sale to the public.The previous Google Glass device included a wearable camera that could film what the wearers saw. That caused widespread privacy concerns. The camera element also gave Google Glass a kind of science-fiction look. The latest device looks more similar to traditional glasses.A brief demonstration of the new eyeglasses described its translation ability, but did not provide additional details. The company also did not say whether the new device would be equipped with a camera. A demonstration explained that a person, wearing the glasses and talking with someone who speaks a different language, can see the spoken words in their own language. The description showed translations including English, Mandarin, Spanish and American Sign Language.The new device is one of several products shared at the conference that are currently in development. The company says the products aim to better connect Google services with activities happening in the real world. This includes company offerings for searching and viewing maps, as well as other services using the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI).Eddie Chung, a director of product management at Google, spoke to developers about the new eyeglasses. “What we’re working on is technology that enables us to break down language barriers, taking years of research in Google Translate and bringing that to glasses,” he said. “Apart from breaking down language barriers, another use of these translating glasses is enabling communication with people who are deaf or hard of hearing. While these glasses might not be a revolutionary product like Google Glass, they could provide a relatively simple solution to a real-world problem.”8. What can we learn about the latest smart eyeglasses?A．They will be equipped with a camera.B．They will appear on the market next year.C．They can help users communicate easily.D．They have a kind of science-fiction look.9. What’s the purpose of this text?A．To share a wearable computer device on sale.B．To introduce a new product in development.C．To advertise the smart eyeglasses for sale.D．To show the development of Google Glass Device.10. Who will use the new smart eyeglasses probably?A．A Japanese who will talk with some Frenchmen.B．Professors who research on native languages.C．Tourists who search and view maps in Germany.D．An American deaf boy who will listen to a speech.11. What’s Eddie Chung’s attitude towards the new eyeglasses.A．Favorable. B．Doubtful. C．Opposed. D．Disappointed.Gardeners who use pesticides (杀虫剂) are contributing to the decreasing population of British songbirds, a study suggests. Researchers have advocated stopping using poisonous chemicals in gardens in order to reduce the loss of birds and adopt wildlife-friendly practices instead. The results of the University of Sussex study, which researchers call the first of its kind, were published in the journal Science of the Total Environment.The study, which examined information on pesticide use and garden management from 615 garden owners in Britain, found 32 percent of gardens used pesticides, and the number of house sparrows was 25% lower when glyphosate-based herbicides was used regularly. Slug pellets (鼻涕虫杀虫剂) also seemed to have an impact on bird sightings; in gardens where Slug pellets were used, house sparrow numbers were down by almost 40%.Prof. Dave Goulson, of the school of life sciences at the Uni versity of Sussex, said, “The UK has 22 million gardens, which collectively could be a fantastic shelter for wildlife, but not if they are overly tidy and sprayed with poisons. We just don’t need pesticides in our gardens. Many towns around the world are now pesticide free. We should simply ban the use of these poisons in cities, following the example of France.” The Royal Horticultural Society, the UK’s leading gardening charity, said the use of pesticides and herbicides should be avoided if possible and they should only be used, if ever, in small and targeted applications.The research also found that those who adopted wildlife-friendly practices such as planting native bushes and flowers, or digging a wildlife pond, saw more birds than those who did not. Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu, a PhD researcher within the school of life sciences and an author of the study, said, “It’s encouraging lo find that simple measures, such as planting native bushes and trees andcreating a pond, together with avoiding the use of pesticides, really make a measurable difference lo the number of birds you will see in your garden.”12. Why are the data mentioned in Paragraph 2?A．To help gardeners choose the proper pesticides.B．To compare the effects of two kinds of pesticides.C．To reveal the serious influence of pesticides on birds.D．To inform readers of the importance of house sparrows.13. What can be inferred from Prof. Dave Goulson’s words?A．Pesticides should be banned from use all over the UK.B．France has already made city regions pesticide free.C．The ideal places for wildlife in the UK are extremely tidy gardens.D．The gardens in the UK are so tidy that pesticides are not needed.14. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．Other methods to keep gardens tidy.B．Gardeners’ attitudes towards the experiment.C．Other researchers’ interest in the experiment.D．Additional ways to increase the number of birds.15. In which section of a newspaper can we probably find this text?A．Environment. B．Health. C．Transport. D．Economics. Reading is vital but how can one choose the right books to read and where can one find them? A few famous people may give you some helpful tips.● Read books from past eras.16 Otherwise, you’d be “completely dependent on the preferences and fashions of your times,” just as Albert Einstein put it. “Somebody who reads only newspapers and books of contemporary (同时期的) author looks to me like an extremely near-sighted person who dislikes eyeglasses,” he said.● 17Reading too wide a variety in too short a time would keep the teachings from leaving a lasting impression on you. Seneca the Younger, a first-century Roman philosopher, suggested that “you must linger (持续看) among a limited number of master thinkers, and understand their works, if you would obtain ideas which shall win firm hold in your mind.● Shop at secondhand bookstores.Virginia Woolf believed the works in secondhand bookstores have an attraction which the usual volumes of the library lack. Browsing through these books gives you the chance to run into something that wouldn’t have risen to the attention of librarians and booksellers. 18● Check out authors’ reading lists.In his 1940 guide How to Read a Book, American educator Mortimer J. Adler talked about how to choose books. He attached importance to those that oilier authors consider worth reading. 19 Mortimer wrote that “one way to understand them is to read the books they read.”● Make the final decision by yourself.20 It’s you yourself who should choose what, how and wh en to read. Theodore Roosevelt recommended choosing books on subjects that interest you and letting your feeling guide you to your next great read.It was thi s summer that everything broke. So far I’d had a dead TV, a broken washing machine and a(n) ________ tire. The latest problem had been a toilet tank (水箱) that ________ filling. It was a 30 mile round trip to the only open hardware store but I made the ________ . This seemed to be the last straw for me and I was feeling ________ at that moment.After having my tank fixed, I started driving home. ________ , a yellow butterfly flew in front of my speeding car. I knew it must have hit against the front windshield (挡风玻璃). I felt terrible because butterflies had a special ________ for me. Ever since my mother died 30 years ago, they have ________ me of her love.I pulled over by the roadside as quickly as possible to ________ the butterfly. It lay against the windshield quietly, but luckily it looked ________ . As soon as I eased my finger down towards it, it took flight, ________ around my head and flew away with its golden wings ________ in the sun. Tears filled my eyes and I ________ my mother for this surprise. This butterfly was a gentle reminder of her love at the ________ time.Life is full of stress and struggles. ________ , we are loved and hoped to live a life of faith and joy. When it comes to the ________ of life, we should keep going on with a smiling face and a happy heart.21.A．flat B．soft C．cheap D．super22.A．recovered B．escaped C．stopped D．forgot23.A．ride B．track C．model D．drive24.A．upset B．grateful C．amazed D．inspired 25.A．Regularly B．Suddenly C．Secretly D．Gradually 26.A．event B．tradition C．purpose D．meaning 27.A．warned B．reminded C．informed D．complained 28.A．preserve B．encourage C．check D．bury29.A．intelligent B．concerned C．undamaged D．abnormal 30.A．swung B．climbed C．trapped D．slid31.A．gathering B．floating C．shining D．sailing 32.A．thought of B．turned to C．brought about D．learned from 33.A．busy B．fatal C．tough D．formal 34.A．Otherwise B．Moreover C．Therefore D．However 35.A．standard B．journey C．quality D．goal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。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Much to my ______, my vocabulary has expanded a great deal.A．delighting B．delighted C．delight2．-- It shouldn’t take long to clear up after the party if we all vo lunteer to help．--- That’s right．_____________．A．Many hands make light work B．Something is better than nothingC．The more the merrier D．The sooner begin, the sooner done3．Life is a journey _____with hardships, joys and special moments.A．filled B．to fill C．filling D．having filled4．This semester our school offers many optional courses for the students, _______ appeals to many students.A．each of which B．all of whomC．each of whom D．all of which5．I want to tell you is the deep love and respect I have for my parents.A．That B．Which C．Whether D．What6．Just as the famous man _____it, “Anything one man can imagine, other men can make____real.”A．says, it B．put, / C．says, / D．put, them7．Let Harry play with your toys as well, Clare — you must learn to ________.A．support B．careC．spare D．share8．Sympathy for the rebels, the government claimed, is beginning to ______because of more and more harm they did to common people.A．fade B．decline C．fail D．collapse9．When tension ________ in a relationship between two people, a frequent way of dealing with this is to send messages through a third person.A．arouses B．arises C．rises D．raises10．These new books are a very welcome _________ to the school library.A．addition B．arrival C．attitude D．audience11．It is believed that many more popular terms ________ on the Internet this year.A．will be created B．have createdC．are created D．are creating12．The guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and we spent a lovely evening wandering into places which we________ straight past otherwise.A．had walked B．were walkingC．would have walked D．must have walked13．As I opened my eyes, in ______ direction I looked, I could see smiling, peaceful, calm and content faces. A．whatever B．however C．whichever D．wherever14．The witness an important detail when describing the accident.A．brought out B．kept offC．left out D．ran into15．Y ou should first explore your talents and get to know yourself so as to make a list of _________ you think your real interests lie.A．that B．whatC．where D．how16．When Paul ________ for the final game of the basketball season, his fans let out shouts of cry.A．made up B．showed upC．caught up D．held up17．The coat I bought yesterday is not expensive at all. As a matter of fact, I would gladly have paid ______ for it. A．as much twice B．much as twiceC．as twice much D．twice as much18．During the economic crisis, we should help those for ______life is far from easy．A．whom B．whose C．who D．whoever19．Eggs, meat, vegetables and other foods can easily be poisoned by microorganisms such as ______. A．phenomena B．dilemma C．diploma D．bacteria20．Around this point ______, which is humorous and full of a strong local flavor.A．the story develops B．does the story developC．develops the story D．the story developed第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2023—2024学年度下学期第三次月考25届高二年级英语科试卷第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ATheatre Camps & Classes in VancouverBeach House TheatreWe have a group of creative and talented theatre industry members whose productions offer the campers a cultural, artistic experience at Crescent Beach. The purpose of setting the production in the area is to inspire the artistically minded youth and to expose theatre-goers to the special beauty of the beach. Place des ArtsClasses and private lessons run from September to June or during fall (Sep-Dec), winter (Jan-Mar) and spring(Apr-Jun) sessions for all ages and skill levels. Experience music, visualarts, literary arts and theatre arts with us. We also offer art camps for children during the spring break and over the summer. All classes and lessons are taught by highly skilled working professionals. Class sizes are based on the needs of the content.CFAOur goal is to raise joyful children through performing arts. We believe that an actual professional theatre production is the best platform for the children to best experience performing arts. Every year, we produce a grand children’s musical production and we do not charge the children while there’s a huge production cost behind (professional tech, lighting, sound, sets, costumes, make-up, production meetings etc).H. R. MacMillan Space CentreWe bring the wonders of space to Earth. Through creative programming, exhibits and activities, our goal is to inspire interest in the fields of Earth science and space science. Lean back in your seat and you’ll experience planets, meteor showers, black holes, galaxies and various other wonders. With its shows and content being updated all the time, there is something for everyone in the centre.21. What can participants do at Beach House TheatreA. Give performances with professionals.B. Appreciate art in the natural environment.C. Offer advice on the theater’s improvement.D. Explore Crescent Beach through guided tours.22. How is Place des Arts different from the other campsA. It is free of charge.B. It hires some famous artists.C. It has flexible courses.D. It offers theatre arts experiences.23. Which one is probably most suitable for an astronomy loverA. Beach House Theatre.B. Place des Arts.C. CFA.D. H. R. MacMillan Space Centre.【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。

辽宁省普通高中2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Farmer in the ClassroomDuring the season when outdoor field trips aren’t possible, and you get uneasy as the days are shorter, Oxbow’s farm educators bring the farm to you with one of several interactive lessons.Ages: Preschool-8th grade; Minimum age:4Participants: Max.30 students per lesson (4 lessons per day)Period: 60 minutes (length can be adjusted)Time: Monday—Thursday, January 8—March 28,2025Price: $300 per lesson (Add-on lessons $200. Max.4 in a day) Lesson 1: Wonder Worms!What makes healthy soil? We dig into soil, study worms, and hang out with them in our worm bin. We show how, in nature, there’s no waste, and worms are the clean-up team in this circle of life.Suggested Grade Levels: PreK to 8th grade Lesson 2: The Buzz on Pollination (授粉) Animals need plants to survive, but do plants need animals? We explore the magic of pollination through the role of pollinators we play in growing the fruits we know and love. Suggested Grade Levels: PreK to 8th grade. Lesson 3: Calling All BirdsWhat makes beaks (鸟喙) unique? Students become scientists as we discover how birds have adapted to their environment to feed themselves.Suggested Grade Levels: 2nd to 8th grade.Readytoattend?*****************************************************:· Detailed information of your school/organization.· Lesson of choice.· Ideal times: What time do you want the lesson(s) to start?· Number of lessons you would like to schedulePlease list at least two or three time choices to allow our team to plan ahead.1．What can be changed to suit the participants?A．The fees.B．The educators.C．The whole class time.D．The topic for each class.2．What do Lesson 2 and 3 have in common?A．They focus on explaining facts.B．They use role-playing activities.C．They ask students to do experiments.D．They bring live animals into the class. 3．What’s a must for signing up for the class?A．Paying fees in advance.B．Offering three topic choices.C．Providing flexible times.D．Listing parental information.“I can’t wait for it to go dark,” says Sylvester. We’re minutes away from a total solar eclipse (日全食), and I’m writing in my notebook, trying to record my impressions of a family trip in search of wonder, a once-in-a-generation event. So rare and special that Sylvester is missing a day of fifth grade.I tell myself that he’s being schooled in the science of the universe, the movement of planets. He can’t learn that in a classroom. Actually, he can, and he did already. But here we are, lying on a town common in Waterbury, Vermont. And we’re not the only ones skipping school.Sylvester looks into my lap. “Will you be able to write in the dark?” he asks.Sure, I tell him. But when the eclipse happens, I can’t. Words fail me. Nothing will measure up to the dizzying feeling of day becoming not-night, not-day.Sylvester turns to me again, “The moon is covering the sun! Take a photo of it, Dad.” But I keep my phone in my bag. I just want to watch and share the moment with Sylvester and Jenn, my wife. You can’t put a price on memories. At least, that’s how we justified our last-minute decision to book the last hotel room in town at peak eclipse price.On our way to the common, I told him how the Aztecs viewed solar eclipses. They believed a total eclipse meant a monster was trying to eat the sun god Tonatiuh, causing humanity to fall into darkness. Ceremonies were needed to prevent this. Sylvester is quiet at first. But later, as we sit watching the moon cover the sun, I joke that the monster is taking bigger bites of the sun. He laughs, and suggests we offer a sacrifice to save the sun god.After the sun reappears, the crowd starts to leave. We are also ready to move on. The next total solar eclipse in August 2026 won’t be observable from North America. It will, however, pass over Iceland. We know a family who is already planning housing there. Maybe we should jointhem. Sylvester won’t even need to miss school.4．What made the author a little regretful about the trip?A．Sylvester’s lack of interest in space.B．Sylvester’s annoyance at taking notes.C．Sylvester’s taking a day off from school.D．Sylvester’s impatience in the observation.5．What led the author to finally reserve the hotel?A．The cheapest local hotel to live in.B．The family’s bond and memories.C．The sense of learning about planets.D．The experience of shared excitement. 6．Why did the author tell Sylvester about the Aztecs?A．To explain the wonder of eclipses.B．To prove their lack of scientific knowledge.C．To inspire Sylvester to explore space more.D．To offer a different interpretation on eclipses.7．How does the author like their family trip at last?A．Expensive.B．Adventurous.C．Meaningful.D．Tiresome.The idea of turning Mars into a livable world for humans is a common element of science fiction. But could such an action be done in real life?There are many issues that need to be solved before humans can successfully live on Mars. They include a lack of breathable oxygen, harmful ultraviolet (紫外线) radiation, salty soil, and dust storms that sometimes cover much of the planet. And the average Martian surface temperature is about minus (零下) 65℃. With its thin atmosphere, solar heat on the Martian surface easily escapes into space.Scientists are now proposing a new method to warm up Mars. The idea involves putting engineered particles made of iron or aluminum (铝) into the atmosphere at a rate of about 30 liters per second for years. The goal is to trap escaping heat and direct sunlight towards the Martian surface. The proposal would aim to permit liquid water to exist on the surface of Mars, which has water in the form of ice at its polar areas and its subsurface.The proposed idea would be to increase the natural greenhouse effect on Mars and raise itssurface temperature by around 28℃ over ten years. Such a change alone would not make Mars livable for people. But the scientists see it as a possible first step.Scientist Kite described the process of changing a planet’s environment to be more like Earth. “For Mars, warming the planet is a necessary, but not enough, first step. Previous concepts have focused on releasing greenhouse gases, but these require large amounts of resources that are rare on Mars,” he said. Kite added that climate modeling suggests the new idea of using engineered particles to warm Mars’ atmosphere could work better than previous ideas and that the work is important because it presents a possible method that could help future exploration plans.Kite suggested that the costs and benefits of releasing particles are uncertain. For example, he said if Mars’ soil has compounds that are harmful to life from Earth, then the benefit of warming Mars is zero.8．What’s the function of the question mentioned in paragraph 1?A．To prove the untruth of sci-fi.B．To expect readers’ clear answers.C．To express people’s strong doubts.D．To introduce the theme of the text. 9．What does the author intend to explain in paragraph 2?A．The challenges for human settling on Mars.B．The variety of natural environments on Mars.C．The possibility of solid ice existence on Mars.D．The reason for the year-long darkness on Mars.10．What does Kite’s words about the new idea convey?A．It’s perfect.B．It’s practical.C．It’s dangerous.D．It’s traditional. 11．What’s the best title for the text?A．Scientists Help People Move to Mars B．Scientists Make Mars a Second HomeC．Scientists Propose an Idea to Warm Mars D．Scientists Change the Atmosphere of MarsScientists worldwide worked on an experiment to discover the role of trees in cloud formation and to understand pre-industrial climate patterns.When solid or liquid aerosol particles (气溶胶颗粒物) between 0.1-10 micrometers combine with water steam, they experience a process called New Particle Formation (NPF). The new molecule (分子) acts as a “cloud seed” that combines with other molecules, growing untilthey form a cloud. They come from human sources like steam released from burning fossil fuels and natural sources like sand or salt. Since the Industrial Revolution, about half of the clouds have been seeded from a fossil fuel pollutant. The other half comes from natural sources like trees, volcanoes, and dust from various places.To further study how nature contributes to cloud formation, an experiment called Cosmics Leaving Outdoor Droplets (CLOUD) Project is being conducted. The tests are conducted in a giant metal container that can copy various ecosystems around the globe, such as ancient rainforests and mountain regions. Different compounds are introduced into the environment, which allows researchers to observe how the virtual atmosphere reacts.CLOUD determined that volatile organic compounds (挥发性有机化合物) released by trees called terpenes, play a large role in cloud formation, forming ten times as many “cloud seeds” as the other compounds tested! Additionally, trees produce more sesquiterpenes when they suffer environmental stress, which occurs more frequently because of climate change.One aim of CLOUD is to discover what compounds seeded cloud formation during the original pre-industrial era. This will allow scientists to ascertain the environmental results of human behavior since that time.Because clouds directly affect rainfall, and can either cool the earth or protect it, understanding the principles of their formation is crucial to predicting our future climate. The climate is affecting the cloud formation, and the clouds are affecting the climate.This study is a huge step in the right direction and has shown scientists ways to close gaps in their research to ensure more exact climate modeling results. Let’s hope the research continues allowing us to explain more mysteries about our environment!12．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The formation of clouds.B．The sources of fossil fuels.C．The floating particles in the sky.D．The effect of the Industrial Revolution. 13．What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A．Trees have their emotions of stress in the wild.B．Cloud seeds can be widely used for many times.C．Climate affects trees’ cloud-forming contribution.D．Ecosystems in ancient locations remain unchanged.14．What does the underlined word “ascertain” mean in paragraph 5?A．Accept.B．Confirm.C．Ignore.D．Suffer. 15．What’s the author’s attitude towards the study?A．Unconcerned.B．Unclear.C．Doubtful.D．Favourable.How to Become a Lifelong LearnerThere are no age limits when it comes to education. Being a lifelong learner is all about maintaining your curiosity and love for learning. Identify your learning style.Everyone has a preferred way they like to approach information. Determine your own preferred learning style. Choose what learning techniques are most efficient for you and use them as much as possible. Most people learn through multiple methods but favor one or two. 16 Promote a positive attitude towards learning.Don’t just force yourself to learn things because they’re important or necessary. Instead, learn things that you need to learn alongside things you love to learn. 17 Do you remember the 8th grade history that you hated so much, with all those names and dates that seemed to mean nothing? It was a chore then, but it makes sense, now. Get some perspective.Broaden your horizons and respect the journey. Take a look at the theory of multiple intelligence if you don’t know it yet. 18 A lot of people have a fixed attitude. This means they think intelligence can’t be grown. They think mistakes reflect badly on their intelligence, so they avoid taking risks. Create something.Getting to know your creative muscles can help you learn about yourself. 19 In fact, some of the most powerful learning happens when you are creating or formulating something for yourself. Creation, like intelligence, can be artistic or scientific; physical or intellectual; social or lonely. Use what you learn.20 This is the best way to test it and it will help you learn it more completely. It will also help you discover weaknesses and strengths in your learning, which is how we progress the sum of human knowledge.A．Try developing a growth mindset.B．Improve these skills to the next level.C．Use your preferences to your advantage.D．Not all learning comes from outside you.E．Follow your heart and your sense of duty.F．Applying the knowledge you obtain is essential.G．There’re many learning ways that you can keep seeking.二、完形填空Most kids spent their summers relaxing, but twelve-year-old Dylan Spears decided to spend his helping others.He had a goal to mow (修剪) fifty lawns for free. After 21 his goal, he’s decided to keep going. “I wanted to do it so I could help people who couldn’t 22 their lawn themselves,” Spears said.Since June, Spears has turned 23 grass into neat lawns for homeowners like Cindy Kok and her husband, free of 24 . “He was looking especially for the disabled and elderly, and I knew my husband was having a lot of 25 doing the yard and I thought we fit in all those 26 ,” Kok said.It’s hard work for Spears, but it doesn’t go unnoticed. “It’s a wonderful 27 ,” Kok said. “My husband would spend three days trying to get the yard mowed and the weed 28 wouldn’t get done. It always looked half done and when you like your yard, you like it to look 29 .”Every yard Spears works on 30 that helping others a little can 31 more than green grass.“Never thought we would be in this position but here we are,” Kok said. “He 32 at just the right time to 33 our needs. We are 34 .”Spears hopes to 35 other kids to help more people in need.21．A．hitting B．seeking C．setting D．missing 22．A．make B．cut C．water D．establish 23．A．fresh B．dry C．tender D．overgrown 24．A．stress B．pollution C．charge D．noise 25．A．success B．trouble C．knowledge D．ability26．A．ranges B．assumptions C．schedules D．demands 27．A．experience B．help C．chance D．condition 28．A．expanding B．burning C．growing D．eating 29．A．subtle B．primitive C．nice D．simple 30．A．recommends B．regards C．reminds D．stimulates 31．A．explore B．approach C．survive D．plant 32．A．turned up B．showed off C．checked out D．passed up 33．A．acquire B．stop C．recognise D．meet 34．A．grateful B．kind C．serious D．nervous 35．A．examine B．warn C．inspire D．disturb三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。