高二英语期中试题

江苏省苏州市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.V olunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping withlight tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.V olunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.1．What is the purpose of the United Way?A．To inform volunteers to take the vaccines.B．To attract volunteers to make a difference.C．To create social change in the community.D．To provide an opportunity of internship. 2．What can be learned about immunization requirements?A．Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles.B．TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.C．2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months.D．Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.3．What are the volunteers expected to do?A．Assist dying patients file their wills.B．Direct the way for patients and visitors.C．Take medical workers’ place in case.D．Observe doctors in a clinical setting.In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs.However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.4．What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris?A．He saw Faris had artistic talent.B．He read a book about love in action.C．He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting.D．He intended to found a nonprofitorganization.5．How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits?A．He donates it to charities.B．He uses it to expand his project.C．He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.D．He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.6．What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3?A．He believes in giving without accepting.B．He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.C．He helps people based on their personal needs.D．He funds them to develop art-related projects.7．What would be the best title for this passage?A．Painting for Homeless B．Art Can Cure HomelessnessC．The Story of Matt Faris D．Selling Portraits for CharityScientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat. Theirfindings were published in the journal ACS Nano.Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it, researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.8．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The working principle of the device.B．The composition of sweat.C．The function of a particular sensor.D．The balance of the minerals.9．Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch?A．accurate and popular.B．large and wearable.C．convenient and comfortable.D．reliable and stable.10．What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A．The wristwatch has no equal now.B．The product hasn’t hit the market yet.C．The researchers are content with the product.D．The device will be definitely put into extensive use.11．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.B．To introduce a new product on monitoring health.C．To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.D．To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only JD．com and Alibaba.Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals online. Competition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items. 12．Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply?A．China is experiencing a major economic boom.B．Colin Huang failed to run the company well.C．Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.D．Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.13．What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with?A．The rapid rise of JD．com and Alibaba.B．The pressure from consumers and suppliers.C．The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.D．The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.14．What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Declining.B．Alarming.C．Increasing.D．Changing. 15．How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market?A．Hopeful.B．Cautious.C．Unclear.D．Favourable.People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. 16 It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.17 This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts.18Compare yourself only to yourself. 19 There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. 20 There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.A．Accept your body as it is.B．Identify what you like about your body and appearance.C．Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.D．The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.E．But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist. F．This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical. G．Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.二、完形填空Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my 21 my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting22 I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder,23 people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d 24 hearing aids.Then in my annual checkup, I 25 the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he 26 me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled thehearing aids out for me, I groaned.Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud 27 . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my 28 . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be 29 at me!“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.“Lobot?” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some 30 . “The Empire Strikes Back? The bald guy?”“You know Star Wars stuff?” I asked. “Hey, Lobot’s cool,” said he, 31 the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that?”“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!”I answered 32 .The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big 33 about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so 34 about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be 35 .21．A．favorites B．features C．figures D．frights 22．A．worse B．less C．sharper D．lower 23．A．giving out B．making out C．bringing out D．drowning out 24．A．end up with B．keep up with C．put up with D．break up with 25．A．had B．failed C．escaped D．passed 26．A．invited B．brought C．sent D．showed 27．A．in place B．in order C．in use D．in store 28．A．ears B．head C．back D．chest 29．A．surprised B．amazed C．scared D．annoyed 30．A．differences B．efforts C．comments D．adjustments 31．A．hanging B．sliding C．striking D．arranging 32．A．automatically B．loudly C．greedily D．excitedly 33．A．fortune B．choice C．deal D．decision 34．A．stressed B．curious C．mad D．disappointed35．A．something B．everything C．anything D．nothing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Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after 36 ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event 37 broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.38 (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification 39 a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists 40 is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously 41 ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally 42 ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its 43 ( participate).The flips (翻转) and 44 ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have 45 final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.四、单词拼写46．Her sharp (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）47．A fortunate (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）48．We can provide you with a (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49．The (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）50．Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)51．R could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写) 52．The government is c to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. （根据首字母单词拼写）53．The bomb exploded during the night, t lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)54．The sudden news of his death s her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)55．The report presented a f account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. （根据首字母单词拼写）五、书信写作56．假如你是李华，你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品，请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信，内容要点如下：1. 赠书画作品的目的；2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画；3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。

绝密★考试结束前2024学年第一学期期中杭州地区（含周边）重点中学高二年级英语学科试题考生须知：1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。

3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。

第I卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节：（共5小题每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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 shirtA. 19.15B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。

1. When will the meeting startA. At 9:10.B. At 9:20.C. At 9:25.2. Why does the man make the callA. To learn about a policy.B. To cancel an appointment.C. To ask about a medical bill.3. What are the speakers talking aboutA. A web page.B. A computer problem.C. A downloaded file.4. Where does the conversation take placeA. At an airport.B. In a delivery company.C. At a hotel5. What do the speakers think of JoelA. He is organized.B. He is unreliable.C. He is silent.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。

天津市2024-2025学年度第一学期期中学情调研高二年级英语学科本试卷分共100分，考试时间为100分钟。

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祝各位同学考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷 (共65分)第一部分：听力理解 (共15 小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)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 want to know?A. Where the woman works out.B. How the woman stays fit.C. How to stay healthy.2. What is the man interested in?A. Whether people in China bargain everywhere.B. How to get a better price when doing the shopping in China.C. Where Chinese people usually go shopping.3. What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Old friends.B. Boss and secretary.C. Colleagues.4. What do we know about the woman?A. She is severely stressed.B. She is the man's doctor.C. She falls asleep easily.5. When was the woman scheduled to go to China at first?A. This Friday.B. This Saturday.C. This Sunday第二节听下面几段材料。

准考证号_____________ 姓名____________（在此卷上答题无效）绝密★启用前萍乡市2024—2025学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷（120分钟，总分150分）本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

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

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is wrong with the manA. He has the flu.B. He has a headache.C. He has a stomachache.2. Where does the conversation take placeA. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. On the farm.3. What will the woman doA. Watch a game.B. Buy some coffee.C. Visit a gallery.4. What does the woman ask the man to doA. Take her bags.B. Cancel their flight.C. Change a route.5. Where are the speakers probablyA. In a library.B. In the classroom.C. In a park.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。

山东省聊城市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解One of the most well-known figures of American history, Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and the author of the Declaration of Independence. His life was an inspiring one and at the same time a little bit contradictory (矛盾的) to his statements andJefferson and his timeAmerican SphinxThe Art of Power1．Which book would you recommend regarding Thomas Jefferson’s whole life?A．Jefferson and His Time B．American SphinxC．The Art of Power D．none of the above2．What is the book “American Sphinx” about??A．It is a biography of Thomas Jelferson’s life.B．It is a book about American politics.C．It is an analysis of Thomas Jefferson’s mind.D．It is a collection of short stories.3．One problem about “The Art of Power” is that readers _________.A．may feel bored while they are reading itB．cannot get a complete description of Thomas Jefferson’s lifeC．learn Thomas Jefferson’s political life mainly from historians’ viewpointD．cannot get an objective point of view about Thomas Jefferson’s giftWhen I first set foot in Western Australia’s Pilbara, a landscape holding3.5-billion-year-old clues to the beginning of life, I was very disappointed. The year was 1994.I drove excitedly out of the west coast town of Port Hedland, but all I saw for the first 150 kilometers were a few dead trees and smoky dust across the burnt, flat plain. And the heat!! I’d never experienced anything this terrible before. Or breathed air so thick with biting flies.But as we continued to head south on the highway to. Marble Bar—the hottest town in Australia—some low, broad hills started to rise from the horizon. As we continued down a dirt track into the hills, the burnt plains gave way to grass-covered hills. This grass is called spinifex, an amazing but cruel creation. It grows as bushes up to one meter in diameter (直径),with round, fine leaves with needle-sharp tips. The tips will go through just about any piece of cloth. My guide wore thick gaiters (护腿) to protect his legs. But he had failed to inform me of the risk. Without any gaiters, my skin was covered with needle tips that remained in my legs for months.The land, ultimately, proved worth the discomfort. Here I was walking over some of Earth’s oldest, best-preserved rocks that contain evidence of life from almost the very beginnings of time on our planet.This area had changed much from when it was first formed 3.5 billion years ago. Back then it would have been a black volcanic land, with no color from vegetation. Over the hills I might have seen a green, iron-rich sea under an orange sky heavy with carbon dioxide and without oxygen. Several billion years after that, the world would turn cold and become covered in a global ice sheet, destroying almost every living thing. When it melted away, oxygen levels rose again. Life really got going. Animals slowly occupied the land, so did new types of plants. The greening of our planet began, and a wide variety of organisms (有机体) appeared including. unfortunately for me, spinifex.4．What was the author’s first reaction to the Pilbara landscape?A．Dissatisfaction.B．Excitement.C．Amusement.D．Confusion. 5．What does the writer mean by “The land, ultimately, proved worth the discomfort”?A．It was no easy task to set foot on the land.B．He had never seen spinifex on any other land.C．The trip was valuable despite all the suffering.D．The tips remaining in his flesh were not that uncomfortable.6．What is the significance of the Pilbara landscape?A．It is where life began.B．It is still a black volcanic land.C．It is home to many unique plants.D．It contains almost no living things. 7．Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A．How Life Started on Earth B．Pilbara: Rich in OrganismsC．An Abandoned but Lively Land D．Journey to a Land across TimeThroughout our daily lives, we have known plenty of people and will know more. But how can we tell if someone is worth our trust? In a paper published recently in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, researcher gave us the answer.The researchers asked 401 adults from the United States to fill out a questionnaire measuring their guilt-proneness (内疚倾向) in different situations as well as several other qualities, and then play a short online game. In this game, Player 1 is given 1, which they can choose to give to Player 2. Any money given to Player 2 is then automatically increased to 2.50. Player 2 can then decide whether to keep all of the money or behave in a trustworthy way by returning a part of the money to Player 1. The researchers found more guilt-prone people were more likely to share the money with Player 1. Actually, in follow-up studies, guilt-proneness predicted trustworthiness better than other personality qualities the researchers measured.Why might guilt lead to trustworthy behavior? The researchers found people who were guilt-prone also reported feeling a must to act in ethical (合乎道德的) and responsible ways while interacting (互动) with their partners in the game. People who are guilt-prone tend to avoid engaging in behavior that might harm or disappoint others. If they do something bad, guilt encourages them to try to make things right again.Then, how can we use this research to ascertain whether someone is trustworthy? “One way to do this might be observe how they respond to experience regret,” lead author Emma Levine, assistant professor at the University of Chicago Levine, explains. Another way is to ask them to describe a difficult dilemma they faced in the past, suggests co-author Taya Cohen, associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University. This is particularly effective, Cohen and her colleagues have found, because it allows us to see if they’re concerted about the effects their actions have on others.8．What did guilt-prone player 2 tend to do in the online game?A．Keep all the money.B．Share the money with Player 1.C．Return the money to the researchers.D．Spend the money on themselves.9．Why might guilt lead to trustworthy behavior?A．It encourages people to harm others.B．It makes people feel responsible to act ethically.C．It makes people want to disappoint others.D．It makes people avoid difficult dilemmas.10．What does the underlined word “ascertain” in the last paragraph mean?A．Ask B．Express C．Describe D．Determine 11．How is the text organized and developed?A．By providing background.B．By making a lot of comparisons.C．By answering the raised questions.D．By analyzing effects of guilt-proneness.Children like playing make-believe and enjoy inventing a variety of characters while immersed (沉浸) in imaginative play. Cooking games are a fantastic way to stimulate imaginative play. Children can act out real-life situations and behaviors through pretend play. There are various online cooking games for children as well. For children, they are more than just a fun pastime activity. They also provide a number of developmental and educational benefits.Free online cooking games encourage kids to try new things and think outside the box by letting them experiment with ingredients, recipes, and preparation methods. Such games can help kids develop a growth mindset, creativity, and the freedom to make their own choices.The act of cooking, whether virtual or in the real world, requires a lot of counting and measuring, which promotes the development of fundamental mathematical abilities such as counting and adding. Additionally, many free cooking games online require kids to perform various kitchen tasks or read the recipes or lists of ingredients and then follow the directions, teaching them to read, improving their vocabulary, and boosting their confidence.Most cooking games offer an in-built social space. For example, playing multiplayer or two-player games allows children to interact with others, help each other, laugh together, solve problems in cooperation, and so on. This is especially convenient for timid or introverted kids who have difficulty reaching out to others in the real world. Online games can help these kids develop self-esteem and practice their communication skills, so they eventually feel more confident making friends in real life.However, young children can have difficulty finding age-appropriate games, using trustworthy and safe platforms, or setting limits on their screen time. Therefore, as adults, we must prioritize the kids’ online safety and well-being by helping them select the appropriate games and get the most out of the free cooking games online.12．What is the benefit of playing multiplayer or two-player cooking games?A．Children can communicate with others and learn to be cooperative.B．Children can learn how to cook together.C．Children can compete against each other and improve their skills.D．Children can learn how to use different kitchen tools.13．How do the adults ensure children’s online safety and well-being?A．Adults should not let children play online games.B．Adults should help their children select the suitable games.C．Adults should help their children play online cooking games.D．Adults should not allow children to play creative games.14．What’s the author’s attitude toward online cooking games?A．Negative.B．Neutral.C．Favorable.D．Indifferent. 15．Which of the following titles fits best?A．Virtual Cooking: A New Way to Avoid the Kitchen?B．The Benefits of Online Cooking Games for ChildrenC．Cooking Games: A Waste of Time or a Tool for Building Life Skills?D．Online cooking: A Way to Improves Children’s Social Skills二、七选五How to cultivate emotional awarenessIn school, we learned the periodic table and were told to recite the alphabet, but nobody forced us to take a class on what emotions are and how they work. 16 Yet, research shows that being aware of your emotions is hugely beneficial and people with high emotional awareness have better social and emotional functioning.Emotional awareness is being able to identify and make sense of not only our own emotions but those of others. It’s absolutely essential in maintaining good mental health. But if you’ve spent a lifetime masking your real emotions, being honest with yourself for the first time may prove tough. 17Turn to mindfulnessMindfulness is the process of bringing our attention to: the present moment and becoming more aware of our thoughts. 18 There are many ways to be mindful, frompractising breathwork to sitting in silence. Where emotional awareness is concerned, meditation which can aid clarity and allow us to view our emotions in a more measured way is strongly recommended.Practice daily self-reflection19 You’d better create a habit of checking with yourself every day. Self-reflection cultivates emotional awareness and is key to understanding why you feel the way you do. Activities such as journaling can be really beneficial in learning about your thought processes. It may also help you actively choose healthy coping strategies to manage more challenging emotions. Free-writing, where you write out everything that’s on your mind without judgement, can be used to dig deeper into your thoughts and feelings.Name what you’re feelingSometimes what we really struggle with is putting our emotions into words. 20 Instead of employing basic descriptions like angry, happy, frustrated or sad, consult The Emotion Wheel which identifies eight basic emotions at the centre of the wheel, with dozens of corresponding emotions of various intensities stemming out from it. It gives you a specific name for what you’re feeling. By naming them, we can not only find relief from those uncomfortable feelings but bring more joy and fulfilment into our lives too.A．When was the last time you stopped and truly observed how you feel?B．Turn into your emotions and honestly reflecting on how you feel is important.C．It can be difficult to feel heard by others if we don’t have the language to describe how we’re feeling.D．But it gets easier with practice.E．It’s not always easy to put a finger on exactly what’s wrong, without digging a little deeper.F．It’s a state of calm, non-judgmental state of mind.G．And for many of us, that means understanding how we feel and why can be incredibly difficult.三、完形填空Mom was late once again!!“Sorry, honey. I left the office only a little bit late, but the 21 caused really badtraffic, and I…”I hung up. All too often, situations like this happen. Being a teenager is not 22 , and my parents often make me feel less important than their work.In third grade, I broke my arm at school. When the school nurse called my mom, she was too 23 to answer. When the phone call 24 my father, he sighed and said, “I’m in the middle of my research.” I waited in the nurse’s office for hours before my parents finally 25 to take me to hospital.I wished my parents could spare me some time. To make my parents take me seriously, I26 . I tried to establish my own authority (权威) by 27 their schedule. My mom did everything possible to settle the problem, but nothing 28 until she met that adviser.One day after I shut my door in her face, my mom didn’t complain or cry. 29 , she knocked and said, “I have something to tell you.” I opened the door. “Today I met a really good adviser. He said that every time your daughter is angry, she is just saying: I 30 you.”It occurred to me that my anger was merely a mask for me to 31 my loneliness and disappointment. But facing one’s 32 need is the first step towards being happier. This concept not only helped things between my parents and me but also enabled me to handle conflicts and emotions. I started to pay attention to other people’s 33 . When an angry customer approached me at my volunteering job, he was saying, “I need more service.” When a homeless person shouted to me in a parking lot, he was simply saying, “I need food and help.”I am now able to see 34 the fog of anger and see the real face and heart of other person.Five minutes after I hung up on her, my mom’s car finally appeared through the fog. She rolled down her window and said, “Let’s go to a hotpot place, shall we?” I 35 . “OK, but promise me you won’t be late again.”21．A．rain B．snow C．wind D．fog 22．A．easy B．unusual C．awesome D．exciting 23．A．upset B．scared C．nervous D．busy 24．A．reached B．bothered C．alarmed D．woke 25．A．passed by B．drove away C．showed up D．gave in26．A．chattered B．screamed C．whispered D．apologized 27．A．ignoring B．checking C．following D．completing 28．A．appeared B．mattered C．happened D．worked 29．A．Moreover B．Therefore C．Instead D．Meanwhile 30．A．hate B．need C．believe D．understand 31．A．avoid B．relieve C．show D．cover 32．A．unmet B．urgent C．increasing D．physical 33．A．behavior B．anger C．reaction D．satisfaction 34．A．around B．across C．into D．through 35．A．yelled B．complained C．smiled D．hesitated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。

2024~2025学年度上期高中2023级期中考试英语考试时间120分钟，满分150分注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的姓名、座位号和准考证号用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条形码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“贴条形码区”。

2. 选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。

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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. How will the speakers go to the concert hallA. By subway.B. On foot.C. By taxi.2. What do the speakers need to buy nowA. Some bread.B. Some eggs.C. Some butter.3. What are the speakers talking aboutA. A CD.B. A gift.C. A musician.4. What is the weather like in the west of the man’s countryA. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Rainy.5. What does the man like doing nowA. Drawing.B. Practicing calligraphy.C. Playing the piano.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。

上海市川沙中学2023学年度高二第二学期期中英语试卷考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

3. 答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名。

Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension 25%Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Teacher and student. B. Customer and shop assistant.C. Doctor and patient.D. Employer and employee.2. A. He had a wonderful vacation. B. He had a busy vacation.C. He didn’t lik e winter vacation.D. He preferred summer vacation.3. A. Encourage the man. B. Laugh at the man.C. Tutor the man.D. Distract the man.4. A. He will take some photos about yoga.B. He will go to yoga classes with the woman.C. He will think twice about practicing yoga.D. He will solve problems with the woman’s help.5. A. She wants to improve the library search engine system.B. She plans to write an essay on library search engine.C. She doesn’t know how to use the library search engine.D. She thinks the library search engine can help the man.6. A. 2 dollars. B. 4dollars. C. 6 dollars. D. 12 dollars.7. A. She’ll repair her mobile phone tomorrow.B. She won’t attend the conference tomorrow.C. She doesn’t have an email address.D. She has to email the man tomorrow.8. A. The dress fits the woman very well.B. He promises a refund within a week.C. He encourages the woman to buy the dress.D. The woman will return the dress in the end.9. A. The woman decides to have a break this weekend.B. The woman hesitates about whether to have a break or not.C. The man has been working for a whole week.D. Neither of them will enjoy a stress-free weekend.10. A. The woman needs to fix the budget of the hotel.B. The woman had better not bother his parents.C. The w oman can stay at his parents’ house.D. The woman should visit his parents in Beijing.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. African tribes. B. African traditions C. African clothing. D. African language.12. A. The long history of African tribes. B. The personality of individual people.C. The meanings of different colors.D. The lifestyle of local people.13. A. Because it can indicate their fashion taste. B. Because it can maintain their identity.C. Because it shows the trend of clothing.D. Because it has a strong social meaning.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Write professional papers. B. Carry out market research.C. Draft business contracts.D. Hold conversations with customer.15. A. ChatGPT can’t entirely replace real humans.B. ChatGPT can’t finish tasks as well as humans.C. ChatGPT can’t be very precis e in some tasks.D. ChatGPT can’t oversee or proof the work it does.16. A. Because it is boycotted(抵制)by several hi-tech companies.B. Because it needs to be updated from time to time.C. Because it takes a long time to connect to the internet.D. Because it may suffer from technical errors.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. To ensure that she’ll receive the chair on time.B. To check her customer reference number.C. To get her money back for the returned chair.D. To complain about the company’s after-sales service.18. A. She didn’t remember the card number.B. She received the new card on Tuesday.C. She lost the old card about three days ago.D. She forgot to update payment methods.19. A. Cancel the old card before making the payment.B. Make a specific note on the company’s system.C. Update her bank card details on the company’s website.D. Check her personal information on the company’s website.20. A. Within three working days. B. Within five working days.C. The next morning.D. The next Wednesday.Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary 20%Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Are User-friendly Passwords on the HorizonImagine a whole new type of password—one that less you no loager use all those numbers, letters and symbols, but is still unavailable to attackers.Researchers ____1____ (create) a new password system that can one day allow users to access their bank accounts, phones or favorite websites simply by picking out a familiar face from a grid (网络) of nine faces, four times in a row.They call the system Facelock, ____2____, according to a new study, is full of benefits.With Facelock, the images in the system are always changing—even the image of the familiar face. The research team explains that people do not recognize all faces equally. We have no trouble ____3____ (identify) a familiar face across a series of differentimages that range ____4____ quality. On the other hand, when a face is not familiar to us, we are ____5____ (likely) to think that different images of the same person are actually images of different people. The well-studied psychological phenomenon can be frustrating to police when they ask a witness to identify a person ____6____ (catch) in an unclear security camera tape, but in the case of Facelock, the researchers were able to exploit it for the good of frustrated password users.The researchers looked at ____7____ vulnerable the Facelock system is to attack by strangers, as well as people who are close to the users, such as a spouse or other family members.Facial Recognition System is hard ____8____ (break) by people who don’t know the users. Even people who were very close to the users were only able to get through all four grids successfully 6.6 percent of the time.“____9____ (take) into account the s uccess rates of account holders (97.5 per cent), random zero-acquaintance attackers (less than 1 per cent), and nominated high-acquaintance attackers (6.6 per cent), we believe that _____10_____ there’s still a long way to go, it is a promising starting po int”, the researcher wrote.【答案】1. have created2. which3. identifying4. in5. more likely6. caught7. how8. to break9. Taking 10. although##though##while【解析】【导语】本文为一篇说明文。

山东省泰安市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Four Off-the-Beaten-Path DestinationsDogon Rock City, Mali, AfricaDogon Rock City is an ancient city attached to vertical cliffs, housing over 5000 caves and 2000 houses. With its unique architecture and history, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking an adventure filled with history and culture. Visitors can witness the splendour and richness of this ancient civilization as they wander through its maze (迷宫) of courtyards and corridors.Salar de Uyuni, BoliviaSalar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world, covering an area of over 12,000 square kilometers. It is a perfect place for those seeking a unique and peaceful natural environment. The flat is also famous for its beautiful salt bridges and salt hotels, which are built on salt lakes. Here, visitors can also see the world’s largest mirror and take unforgettable photos. Ushuaia, ArgentinaThe remote town of Ushuaia is located on the Beagle Channel and is the southernmost city in the world. It is the perfect destination for those seeking to explore Antarctica without breaking the bank. Here, visitors can also witness incredible wild up-close, such as penguins and seals.Ba Na Hills, VietnamBa Na Hills is an amazing alpine (高山的) resort with lush green mountains and charming views. Rising to a height of 1487 meters, it is a perfect destination for those seeking a break from Vietnam’s busy cities. Ba Na’s unique culture and cuisine provide an enriching experience for those seeking something different from Vietnam’s more famous attractions. Visitors can also take cable car rides to the top of the mountain and explore the beautiful scenery below.These off-the-beaten-path destinations, each with their own unique features and charm, provide an enriching travel experience for those seeking something different.1．What do Dogon Rock City and Ba Na Hills have in common?A．People there live a busy life.B．Many tourists go there every year.C．They both have characteristic culture.D．Visitors can take cable car rides to mountains.2．Which place fits you best if you’re expert at sea animals?A．Dogon Rock City.B．Salar de Uyuni.C．Ushuaia.D．Ba Na Hills.3．How is Salar de Uyuni different from the other destinations?A．It has breathtaking views.B．Tourists can enjoy cuisines made of salt.C．Tourists can be attracted by its splendid civilization.D．It offers tourists accommodation made of special materials.Cui Chenxi competes in the final of the women’s street skateboarding event during the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday.The teenager, who is the Chinese national team’s youngest athlete, won gold by scoring242.62 points. Until Wednesday, the title of China’s youngest Asian Games gold medalist be-longed to 15-year-old skateboarder Chen Ye. Nevertheless, the youngest participant at the Games is Mazel Paris Alegado, a 9-year-old Filipino skateboarder.Asked if she was nervous before the competition, Cui shook her head and said: “My dad told me to stay relaxed, enjoy the competition and showcase my skills. As long as I give it my all, I have no regrets.”Skateboarding, which is rooted in street culture, is a sport that emphasizes freedom and personal techniques. Cui only took up skateboarding in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic did not allow her to practice rollerblading (滚轴溜冰), which she began as a 3-year-old. Her father suggested that she try skateboarding at home instead. “I remember the day I stepped onto the board for the first time. It felt incredibly smooth. It was love at first sight,” Cui said.Two years later, she ranked third in the women’s street event at the Shandong provincial games. She soon joined the provincial skateboarding team and underwent a more comprehensive (全面的) and structured training program.In skateboarding, injuries are unavoidable, but when discussing the pain and the setbacks, Cui displayed a level of resilience beyond her age. “When I started skateboarding, I thought it was great fun. Later, I realized people suffer a lot of injuries while skateboarding. But that iswhere the spirit of skateboarding lies,” she said. Most of the time, getting injured is just part of the process, and she simply pushes through it and never gives up, she added.Cui is “the future of Team China”, according to Zeng Wenhui, the silver medalist. “I think she is quite excellent. We will stand together in moving forward in the future,” she said. 4．Who is the youngest athlete taking part in the Asian Games?A．Chen Ye.B．Cui Chenxi.C．Mazel Paris Alegado.D．Zeng Wenhui.5．What can we infer from the passage?A．Cui’s father has a positive effect on her.B．Cui’s fellow athletes don’t get along well with her.C．Cui spent a hard time from rollerblading to skateboarding.D．Cui received a comprehensive training program during the pandemic.6．What’s the spirit of skateboarding according to Cui?A．Life is movement.B．No cross, no crown.C．Never too old to learn.D．Freedom is a part of the essence of life. 7．What does the underlined word “resilience” refer to in paragraph 6?A．Calmness.B．Resistance.C．The ability to adapt.D．A state of feeling depressed.Ann has been severely paralysed (瘫痪)for more than 18 years. She cannot speak and normally communicates. But now, she has been able to speak through an image on the computer using technology that translated her brain signals into speech and facial expressions.The advance raises hopes that the technology could be on the edge of transforming the lives of people who have lost the ability to speak due to conditions like strokes (中风).The latest technology uses tiny electrodes (电极) put on the top layer of the brain to detect electrical activity in the part of the brain that controls speech and face movements. These signals are translated directly into a digital avatar’s (化身) speech and facial expressions including smiling, frowning or surprise.The team put 253 paper-thin electrodes on the top layer of Ann’s brain over an area important to speech. Afterwards Ann worked with the team to train the system to detect her unique brain signals for various speech sounds by repeating different phrases repeatedly. Thecomputer learned 39 distinctive sounds and a Chat GPT-style language system was used to translate the signals into understandable sentences. This was then used to control an avatar with a voice personalised to sound like Ann’s voice before the injury, based on a recording of her speaking at her wedding.The technology was not perfect, translating words incorrectly 28% of the time in a test run involving more than 500 phrases, and it generated brain-to-text at a rate of 78 words a minute, compared with the 110–150 words typically spoken in natural conversation. However, scientists said the latest advances in accuracy and speed suggest the technology is now at a point of being practically useful for patients. A crucial next step is to create a wireless form that could be put beneath the skull (颅骨).8．How can Ann speak?A．By tiny electrodes on her brain.B．Through an avatar using the latest technology.C．Through repeating different phrases repeatedly.D．By a technology that detects her brain signals.9．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．How the technology works.B．How the technology benefits the patients.C．How the technology translates the brain signal.D．How the technology is put into wide application.10．Which is unnecessary to make the avatar sound like Ann?A．Ann’s cooperation.B．Ann’s facial expressions.C．An AI language system.D．A recording of Ann’s speaking. 11．What do we know about the technology according to the last paragraph?A．It is a promising way to help patients.B．Its translating speed is too slow.C．It cannot be applied to patients.D．It is not accurate in translating at all.Fed up with tourists who only come in to check out the scenery, the owners of Queviures Murria, a grocery store in Barcelona, Spain, have put up a sign announcing a 5 euro fee for coming in just to look.Queviures Murria has been in business since 1898 and is one of the most eye-catching locations in all of Barcelona. The vintage (老式的) look of the store and the traditional design of the inside attract hundreds of tourists every day, but the problem is that many of them aren’t actually interested in the products sold inside—all kinds of traditional Spanish cured sausages, cold cuts, cured cheeses, oils, wines, etc. According to the store, many tourists enter the store without even saying a simple “hello”, wander around taking pictures, and then simply leave without buying anything. So it decided to charge people for “just looking” just to discourage them.Toni Merino, one of the managers at Queviures Murria, said that the idea to charge tourists a fee for simply coming into the grocery store and looking around without buying anything started out as a joke, but as the staff and the regular customers became increasingly inconvenienced by random tourists looking around, taking pictures, with absolutely no interest in the products on display, they decided to do it.Merino has clarified that he and his partners have no interest in actually charging the fee, and they don’t really have to anymore. By posting a warning about the 5 euro fee in the shop window, they have managed to discourage most unwanted visitors.After photos of the 5-euro fee announcement in the window of Queviures Murria spread quickly on social media, the Barcelona business faced a public outcry, and it was forced to explain the reasons and clarify that it didn’t really plan on carrying on the measure. 12．What can we learn about Queviures Murria?A．Tourists are not welcome there.B．It has a history of nearly 100 years.C．It charges people for taking photos.D．Tourists prefer its design to the products sold there.13．Why did the grocery store put up the sign?A．To earn a fame.B．To attract more tourists.C．To warn the impolite visitors.D．To provide a convenient shopping environment.14．What’s the public’s opinion on the measure?A．Opposed.B．Objective.C．Supportive.D．Unconcerned. 15．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A travel journal.B．A news website.C．A fashion magazine.D．A debate program.二、七选五As the new semester rolls in, it’s time to get ready for a fresh start to achieve your goals.16 Here are some practical tips to help you get through a fresh start with ease.Evaluate how you did last semester. Grades aren’t everything, but they can help you understand how well you’re doing in terms of your studies. So start by taking some time to think about these things. Did your grades improve, stay the same, or drop last semester? How can you make changes this semester? 17Set new goals for this semester. Before the semester begins, take some time to set clear and achievable goals for yourself. 18 Having goals will provide you with directions and motivation (动力) throughout the semester. To make the most of it, write your goals and hang them in a visible place.19 Keep your motivation high by reminding yourself of the goals you set. Then surround yourself with supportive people who inspire and encourage you. Celebrate your achievements along the way to maintain a positive attitude. Remember to stay adaptable and make adjustments to your plan as needed throughout the semester.Take care of yourself. Remember to prioritize (优先考虑) your physical and mental health. 20 Practice stress management skills, or engage in hobbies that help you relax. Taking good care of yourself will improve your focus, energy and overall productivity.A．Stay motivated and stay positive.B．Take an active part in various activities.C．Get enough sleep, eat nutritious meals, and exercise regularly.D．Identify what you want to finish academically and personally.E．It will save you time and help you communicate with your teachers.F．You’d better make the most of this time because starting off strong is the key to a successful semester.G．It’s helpful to write these things down, allowing you to make connections and take the next step more easily.三、完形填空people spent so much time at home during COVID-19,” says 28-year-old Li Jianlin, wholovers in China, and it 23 online fitness programs.“Many young people go to the gym, or workout regularly. 24 , a phased (阶段性的) and slow approach to recovering exercise after COVID-19 is the best way to 25 pre-COVID-19 fitness levels. So baduanjin, which uses breathing and concentration skills to improve body and mind, through eight well-designed results, has won the hearts of the young during 26 ,” says Li.Li, who graduated from the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports with a 27 in aerobics (有氧运动) in 2018, has 28 baduanjin exercise programs for the platform’s users, which were 29 earlier this year. Available in three different levels, the programs have received 30 feedback from users.“Seventy percent are young people, under the age of 30. The programs give detailed 31 and demonstrate the movements from different angles (角度),” says Li.Keep’s baduanjin programs have been 32 more than 5.41 million times, and about 36,000 users have added them to their 33 . “Since it also involves meditation (冥想) and 34 exercises, it’s also regarded as a way for young people to relax and deal with 35 ,” he adds.21．A．apparently B．especially C．ultimately D．slightly 22．A．creator B．visitor C．inventor D．governor 23．A．detects B．displays C．offers D．reveals 24．A．Therefore B．Hence C．Otherwise D．However 25．A．regain B．rebuild C．retell D．remember 26．A．fever B．vacation C．recovery D．treatment 27．A．class B．subject C．game D．major 28．A．found B．produced C．discovered D．switched 29．A．cancelled B．selected C．launched D．responded 30．A．warm B．realistic C．worthwhile D．abnormal 31．A．conduction B．plans C．materials D．instructions32．A．surveyed B．observed C．watched D．witnessed 33．A．favorites B．habits C．notes D．memories 34．A．singing B．jumping C．dancing D．breathing 35．A．stress B．anger C．doubt D．leisure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。

河南省南阳市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解A music festival is a community event focusing on live performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme. On the list are the music festivals for fans around the world. Find your favorite now!Field DayJanuary 1, 2023, SydneyField Day means New Year’s Day for young people in Sydney. Seen as the city’s original multi-stage party, it’s a gathering of friends coming together for a great fun-filled first day of the year. There’s an air of hope and positive energy on a perfect summer’s day.The Envision FestivalFebruary 27—March 6, 2023, UvitaThe Envision Festival is an annual gathering in Costa Rica that aims to provide an opportunity for different cultures to work with one another to create a better community. The festival encourages people to practice art, music, dance performances, and education. Meanwhile, our connection with nature is expected to be strengthened.The McDowell Mountain Music FestivalMarch 2—4, 2023, PhoenixThe McDowell Mountain Music Festival is Phoenix’s musical celebration of community culture. Since its foundation in 2004, it has been the only 100% non-profit music festival designed to support, entertain and educate the community. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year from around the country, and it is an opportunity to experience true culture.The Old Settler’s Music FestivalApril 20—23, 2023, DaleThe Old Settler’s Music Festival is a nationally known music festival for American music. The festival is held in the country of Texas at the height of the wild flower season. The Old Settler’s Music Festival offers great music and activities for the whole family.1．In which city can people enjoy a fun New Year’s Day?A．Phoenix.B．Uvita.C．Sydney.D．Dale. 2．What is special about the McDowell Mountain Music Festival?A．It encourages people to receive education.B．It is not aimed at making money.C．It provides an opportunity for friend gathering.D．It focuses on cultural exchanges. 3．Which festivals are connected with nature?A．Field Day and the Envision Festival.B．The Envision Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.C．The Old Settler’s Music Festival and the McDowell Mountain Music Festival.D．The Envision Festival and the Old Settler’s Music Festival.In the year 2000, as usual, my family were coming back from a T-ball game at the weekend. However, little did we know that a surprise was waiting for us in our driveway —panic, with their baby left behind.Hours passed before night eventually fell. It was clear that the small goose needed protection, warmth and food to make it to the morning. We brought him to our backyard. Each morning, we would try to drive the small goose away to his parents, who kept coming back to our yard. He wouldn’t go to them, though, and neither would the adult geese come close enough to take him back. Realizing the young goose had apparently decided we were his family then, we gave him a name, calling the little guy Peeper.Days turned into weeks and weeks into months. The little creature had grown into a big bird with two powerful wings before we knew it. One day, when my dad threw Peeper in the air, he just flew away and didn’t come back. With night falling, all of us became increasingly worried. We looked for him, called his name and anxiously expected his return. But he never appeared again. It took a long time before we accepted the fact that he was missing. We could only pray he found his parents and went off on his natural way.So I was thrilled to see when, in 2019, an adult goose made his way back to my family home. He did all of the same things Peeper used to do! Much to my amazement, he even responded to the name Peeper. It became clear to me that my old best friend had returned many years later.This experience has been as meaningful to me as anything in my life. Looking beyond our reach high in the sky, birds have feelings like human beings, so do many other living things. We human beings should learn to get along with them. We need each other’s care and protection for a better world.4．Which of the following can best replace “startled” in paragraph 1?A．Astonished.B．Confused.C．Terrified.D．Embarrassed. 5．Why did the family give the goose a name Peeper?A．Because the small goose regarded himself as one of the family members.B．Because the small goose was abandoned by its parents.C．Because the small goose didn’t respond to the family when spoken to.D．Because the small goose finally came back many years later.6．How did the family feel when they found the goose was missing?A．Thrilled and Relieved.B．Puzzled and Desperate.C．Frightened and Upset.D．Concerned and Sorrowful.7．What does the author intend to convey in the last paragraph?A．To raise people’s awareness of environmental protection.B．To share a story about a goose and his family.C．To remind readers to live in harmony with wild animals.D．To call for people’s love and care for geese.David Bennett Sr. , who was seriously ill and seeking a miracle, took the last bet on Jan. 7, when he became the first human to be successfully transplanted with the heart of a pig. “It creates the beat; it creates the pressure; it is his heart,” declared Bartley Griffith, director of the surgical team that performed the operation at the University of Maryland Medical Center.Bennett, aged 57, held on through 60 tomorrows, far longer than any previous patient who’d received a heart from another species. His remarkable run offered new hope that such procedures, known as xenotransplantation (异种移植) could help relieve the shortage of replacement organs, saving thousands of lives each year.The earliest attempts at xenotransplantation of organs, involving kidneys from rabbits, goats, and other animals, occurred in the early 20th century, decades before the first successful human-to-human transplants. Rejection, which occurs when the recipient’s body system recognizes the donor organ as a foreign object and attacks it, followed within hours or days. Results improved after some special drugs arrived in the 1960s, but most recipients still died after a few weeks. The record for a heart xenotransplantation was set in 1983, when an infant named Baby Fae survived for 20 days with an organ from a baboon (狒狒).However, in recent years, advances in gene editing have opened a new possibility:re-edit some genes in animals to provide user-friendly spare parts. Pigs could be ideal for this purpose, because they’re easy to raise and reach adult human size in months. Some biotech companies, including Revivicor, are investing heavily in the field. The donor pig was offered by Revivicor from a line of animals in which 10 genes had been re-edited to improve the heart’s condition Besides, the pig was raised in isolation and tested regularly for viruses that could infect humans or damage the organ itself.This medical breakthrough provided an alternative for the 20% of patients on the heart transplant waiting list who die while waiting or become too sick to be a good candidate. 8．What can we learn from the passage?A．Bennett survived the surgery and has lived healthily since then.B．The operation on Bennett was successfully carried out.C．Xenotransplantation completely solve the problem of the shortage of replacement organs.D．Many patients have received the heart from a pig but failed to live as long as Bennett. 9．What does the author intend to show in paragraph 3?A．The process of an xenotransplantation operation.B．The consequence of the xenotransplantation operation.C．The significance of the xenotransplantation operation.D．The past exploration of the xenotransplantation operation.10．What makes pigs ideal for providing spare parts in xenotransplantation?A．Their growth speed and health condition.B．Their life pattern and resistance to viruses.C．Their easiness of keeping and rapid growth.D．Their investment value and natural qualities.11．Why was Bennett’s operation considered as a breakthrough?A．It offered a possibility of replacement organs through gene editing.B．It proved the potential for using organs from various animals.C．It guaranteed a sufficient supply of donor pigs for transplants.D．It introduced new medications to prevent organ rejection.Ask the new artificial intelligence (AI) tool ChatGPT to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it produce a persuasive term paper in a matterof seconds that has even be enable to pass school exams. That’s one reason why New York City school officials this week started blocking the impressive but controversial writing tool that can generate paragraphs of human-like text. The free tool has been around for just five weeks but is already raising tough questions about the future of AI in education, the tech industry and a host of professions.ChatGPT was launched on Nov. 30 and is part of a new generation of AI systems that can chat, generate readable text on demand and even produce novel images and video based on what they’ve learned from a vast database of digital books, online writings and other media. But unlike previous models of so-called “large language models”, such as Open AI’s GPT-3, launched in 2020, the ChatGPT tool is available to anyone with an Internet connection for free and designed to be more user-friendly. It works like a written dialogue between the AI system and the person asking it questions.Millions of people have played with it over the past month, using it to write silly poems or songs, trying to trick it into making mistakes, or for more practical purposes such as helping compose an email.As with similar systems, ChatGPT can generate convincing prose, but that doesn't mean what it says is factual or logical. Its launch came with little guidance on how to use it, other than a promise that ChatGPT will admit when it's wrong.Many school districts are still struggling to figure out how to set policies on whether and how it can be used. “While the tool may be able to provide quick and easy answers to questions, it does not build critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are essential for academic and lifelong success,” said a school’s spokesperson Jenna Lyle from NYC．But there's no stopping a student from accessing ChatGPT from a personal phone or computer at home.12．What can we learn about the term paper from paragraph 1?A．It is a result of the improvement of education.B．It can be rated as passing byschoolteachers.C．It has caught the attention of the public.D．It acts as a model for students to follow. 13．What makes Chat GPT different from GPT-3?A．ChatGPT can create text.B．ChatGPT can edit digital books.C．ChatGPT is free of charge to all.D．ChatGPT can ask its users questions. 14．What is Jenna's attitude towards students’ use of Chat GPT?A．Favourable.B．Tolerant.C．Uncaring.D．Disapproving. 15．What is the best title for the text?A．How Are Schools Handling Chat GPT?B．You Can Check When ChatGPT’s Telling the TruthC．What Is ChatGPT and Why Are Schools Blocking It?D．Students Are Using ChatGPT to Do Their Homework二、七选五The human brain is the command center for the nervous system and enables thoughts, memory, movement, and emotions. As the population ages, the challenges for thehow to protect it.Exercise regularly. Regular physical exercise tends to help fight against the natural reduction in brain connections that occur during aging. Multiple studies show that physically active people are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function and have a lower risk of developing brain disease. 17Have a “right” nap. Having a nap after lunch can be good for your brain and many seniors have developed such a good habit for long. 18 While a 30-min to 90-min nap has brain benefits, anything longer than an hour and a half may create problems with cognition, the ability to think and form memories.19 Your brain is similar to a muscle -you need to use it or lose it. There are many things that you can do to keep your brain in shape, such as doing crossword puzzles, reading, or playing cards. You can also learn something new such as musical instruments, drawing, or even digital devices. Combine different types of activities to increase the effectiveness.Eat a Mediterranean diet. Studies show people who closely follow a Mediterranean diet are less likely to have brain disease than people who don’t follow the diet. 20 However, we at least know that omega fatty acids found in olive oil and other healthy fats are vital for your cells to function correctly.A．Stay mentally active.B．Explore new interests if possible.C．But keep in mind that the length matters.D．These benefits result from regular exercise.E．Your diet plays a large role in your brain health.F．Therefore a healthy brain is the primary goal in pursuing health for seniors.G．Further research is needed to decide which parts of the diet help brain the most三、完形填空Since finishing my studies at Harvard and Oxford, I’ve watched one friend after another land high-ranking, high-paying Wall Street jobs. As executives with banks, consulting firms,most.21．A．much B．never C．very D．well 22．A．least B．last C．first D．best 23．A．shared B．paid C．equaled D．spent 24．A．committed B．witnessed C．admitted D．classified 25．A．complain B．dream C．hear D．approve 26．A．curious B．guilty C．envious D．empty 27．A．accustomed B．appointed C．accessible D．available 28．A．also B．but C．instead D．rather 29．A．let out B．give away C．give up D．believe in 30．A．fundamental B．practical C．impossible D．unforgettable 31．A．take off B．drop off C．put off D．pay off 32．A．missing B．inspiring C．sinking D．shining 33．A．measure B．suffer C．digest D．deliver 34．A．catastrophes B．motivations C．campaigns D．decisions 35．A．assessed B．involved C．covered D．estimated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。

天津市第一中学2024-2025学年高二英语上学期期中试题本试卷分为第I 卷（选择题）、第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 100 分，考试用时90 分钟。

第I 卷 1 至 5 页，第 II 卷 6 页。

考生务必将答案涂写规定的位置上，答在试卷上的无效。

祝各位考生考试顺当!I 卷 (满分 70 分)I.听力理解（共 20 小题，每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）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 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What will the man go to London to do?A. Attend a meeting.B. Go sightseeing.C. Visit someone.2.What’s wrong with the man’s alarm clock?A. It doesn’t work well.B. It tells wrong time.C. It rings all the time.3.What’s the man’s nationality?A. Canadian.B. British.C. American.4.What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow?A. Cloudy.B. Rainy.C. Sunny.5.What is the man going to do first after school today?A. Play basketball.B. Study at the library.C. Go home.其次节听下面 5 段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第 6 段材料，回答第 6~7 题。

6.What can we know about Peter?A.He has just got married.B.He met his girlfriend unexpectedly.C.He has returned home from abroad.7.What will the man go to Pairs for?A. Business.B. Sightseeing.C. Honeymoon. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8~10 题。

2024～2025学年度第一学期高二年级期中练习英语（答案在最后）2024年11月6日制卷人：说明：本试卷共8页，共100分；考试时间90分钟；请在答题卡上填写个人信息，并将条形码贴在答题卡的相应位置上。

考生务必在答题卡指定区域作答，在试卷上作答无效。

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

My brother and I were driving home together and we were deep in conversation.Because of his1my brother took a wrong turn,taking us towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back.2,my brother paid the bridge fee and drove on.He was clearly frustrated by the mistake and the3waste of$4.We eventually reached an exit slipway and,as we took it,my brother4a beat-up black car parked by the side of the road.A young guy was standing nearby5someone.I was busy trying to figure out which way we went next but my brother6and asked the guy if he needed any help.And he did.He had a(n)7tire and needed a tool to get it off.My brother gave it to him and then proceeded to help him change the tire.After we finished the job,he thanked us again and again,pulled out$20and tried to give it to us.“No.”my brother said.“We were never8to even get on that bridge.We took a wrong turn.But now we know why we did.It was to help you.Thank you for turning our mistake into a(n)9to serve.”What I loved most was watching my brother throughout this process.He was able to see a chance to help even in an otherwise10situation,which can only come from a calm mind and an open heart.1.A.happiness B.carelessness C.selfishness D.weakness2.A.Nervously B.Immediately C.Unwillingly D.Unfortunately3.A.unusual B.hateful C.hopeless D.needless4.A.repaired B.noticed C.struck D.helped5.A.phoning B.reminding C.greeting D.recalling6.A.pulled together B.pulled away C.pulled over D.pulled through7.A.flat B.empty C.old D.dirty8.A.supposed B.forced C.allowed D.required9.A.wish B.ability C.belief D.opportunity10.A.dangerous B.destructive C.expensive D.negative第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

高二英语试卷注意事项：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. Where did the woman go yesterday?A. To her sister's house.B. To the man's house.C. To the hospital.2. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and secretary.B. Mother and son.C. Teacher and student.3. When will the speakers go to see the play?A. On Sunday.B. On Saturday.C. On Friday.4. What should the man do?A. Have a good rest.B. Take some medicine.C. Receive an operation.5. How does the girl feel about the exam tomorrow?A. Nervous.B. Confident.C. Confused.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。

江苏省南京市2023-2024学年高二下学期期中英语试卷一、阅读理解From a multi-day hike following the routes of a Japanese poet, to a classic climb in the Argentinian Lake District, there are thousands of incredible trails (小路) that allow us to get up close to nature.Appalachian Trail, United StatesExtending for 2,200 miles, the Appalachian Trail is listed as the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It runs from Springier Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine, passing through some of the most remote country in the United States. That means it’s a hard task, either for those with endless vacation allowance, or walkers looking to do a small piece of a classic route.The Basho Wayfarer, JapanThis self-guided trip follows a route taken by the poet Matsuo Basho over 300 years ago. The six-day hike starts in Sendai and works its way through the northern Tohoku region, passing through the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产)Site of Hiraizumi and along the ancient Dewa Kaido path. With its beech and cherry forests, it finishes at the temple of Yamadera.Mount Toubkal, MoroccoThe path upwards rises from the village of Imlil, passing over a dry river bed before rising sharply through a temple and on towards a large mountain cottage. After overnight here, hikers set off up the snowfield to the peak, where the Atlas Mountains open out and the views are breathtaking. A local guide and muleteers for carrying luggage are a must.The Dingle Way, IrelandIt is a ring-like path that offers the best way to get under the skin of wild County Kerry in Ireland’s south west. Starting in the town of Tralee, the clockwise path follows narrow roads, taking in the wide sweep of sand at Inch Strand, passing along the clifftops outside Dingle town and heading around the edge of Mount Brardon, the highest peak on the Dingle Peninsula. 1．What do we know about the Basho Wayfarer?A．It offers no guide service.B．It was built by a poet.C．It ends in the northern Tohoku region.D．It is on the world heritage list.2．Where can hikers enjoy a good view of snow?A．Appalachian Trail.B．The Basho Wayfarer.C．Mount Toubkal.D．The Dingle Way.3．What is special about the Dingle Way?A．It follows a circle path.B．It is the longest in the world.C．It finishes at Mount Brandon.D．It reaches the highest peak in Ireland.Anthony Doerr’s new bestseller, All the Light We Cannot See, holds special appeal for me. That’s how I would describe it. From the poetic language, to the realization of what the tile actually means: that underneath the surface of history, there is light that has not been seen, and stories that have gone untold.I’m going to be honest-love for this book didn’t hit me straight away. In fact, my first attempt to read it last month ended with me putting it aside and going to find something easier, lighter and less descriptive to read. But this book is built on beautiful imagery. Both in the literal sense-the physical world of 1940s Paris and Germany, and the metaphorical (隐喻性的)sense-scientific and philosophical references to light, to seeing and not seeing, and the differences between the two. It’s a beautiful work of genius, but it does get a little complicated at times.However, when we get into the meat of this World War II novel, it’s also an upsetting story of a childhood torn apart by war. It’s about Parisian Marie Laure who has been blind since she was six, and a German orphan called Werner who finds himself at the center of the Hitler Youth. Both of their stories are told with sensitivity and sympathy, each one forced down a path by their personal circumstances and by that destructive monster-war.I think this is the kind of book you will never appreciate if you stop too soon-I learned that lesson. From the first to last page, there is a theme of invisible lines running parallel (平行的)to one another and sometimes, just sometimes, crossing in the strangest way. These two lives we are introduced to seem to be worlds apart, and yet they come together and influence one another. It was this, more than the predictably awful tale of war, that made me feel quite emotional. 4．What does the writer think of the book?A．Light and easy to read.B．Rich in philosophical ideas.C．Fascinating but too descriptive.D．Too complicated for its theme.5．What can we learn about Marie Laure and Werner?A．The war leads to their sensitivity.B．They know each other at an early age.C．The Hitler Youth pushes them to grow.D．They both have a miserable childhood.6．What particularly stirred the writer’s emotions?A．The book’s dramatic ending.B．The book’s beautiful imagery.C．The characters’ interconnected destiny.D．The suffering brought by World War II.7．What is the purpose of this text?A．To share the writer’s feelings of a book.B．To recommend a delightful bestseller.C．To tell readers a heartbreaking story.D．To analyze the structure of a book.Did you know that the custom of turning our clocks an hour ahead during the year first originated in World War I? By making the days “longer” , the goal was for households to conserve electricity and other forms of energy like fuel. Recently, the US Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act. The bill must also go through the House of Representatives before it can be signed by the President. If passed, Daylight SavingTime(DST) could become the permanent system of the time.Although the specific dates of the time change differ, many countries around the world observe a biannual system of the time. From mid-March to November in the US, most states practice DST by turning the time forward by an hour from the Standard Time(ST), the local time observed in an area.Though the original purpose of DST was to encourage the conservation of energy, multiple studies suggest that the time shift has not made a significant impact on saving energy costs. While less money is spent on electricity, costs are still likely to rise with the usage of devices such as air conditioners and computers. Research conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has shown that DST time changes lead to a greater risk of car crashes.According to researchers, ST is much more closely related to the body’s circadian rhythm(昼夜节律) which regulates our organs as well as our sleep-wake cycle. By permanently living in DST, children would have to get up and be in school long before the sun rises—which could be 9 am in Seattle and other western states!Proponents argue that because DST maximizes daylight, it encourages safety by lowering crime rates and reducing seasonal depression. DST provides more waking time to enjoy with families and friends, or even to get more work done.The bill is certainly a hot topic of discussion, but one thing is for sure: everyone is in favor of getting rid of the biannual time switch.8．What do we know about DST according to researchers?A．It can make schools start late.B．It helps improve people’s sleeping quality.C．It increases the possibility of traffic accidents.D．It can reduce the usage of electronic devices.9．What does the underlined word “proponents” in Paragraph 5 refer to?A．People who are in favor of DST.B．People who are efficient in workingC．People who have seasonal depression.D．People who enjoy the company of friends.10．What is the author’s attitude towards the biannual time switch?A．Positive.B．Neutral.C．Unclear.D．Negative.11．What is the best title for the text?A．The influence of ST B．The significance of STC．The debate about DST D．The histroy of DSTAt its annual general assembly in Vienna last month, the European Geosciences Union (EGU) did something unusual. The chair of its awards committee, Thomas Blunier, presented a breakdown, by gender, of prize nominees (被提名者) and nominators (提名者) since 2014. The data were revealing. Although women make up 37% of the society’s members, they made just 20% of nominations suggesting that women are less likely to nominate than men. The data also showed that people tend to favour their own gender when making nominations-with men most likely to nominate other men.This is clearly a problem, but awareness of the situation opens the door to fixing it. Although women are still under-represented in EGU nominations, their share of awards is now approaching their representation among EGU members, thanks to corrective measures taken by the organization? s awards committee. The EGU is distinct from most other scientific societies that do not make nomination data public, though it is necessary for the fairness among prizewinners.Some other efforts are under way to make prizes fairer. In mathematics, for example, the International Mathematical Union has introduced guidelines to make nominators and award-committee members aware of unconscious bias. Many prize nomination forms now include statements encouraging nominators to consider diversity. The committees that award Nobel prizes have told Nature that they are attempting to increase diversity in nominees and that the proportion of women nominated is rising.Prize-givers need to widen their nomination pools. In 2019, Nature suggested that award organizers might cast their nets wider when seeking nominations by approaching networks that include academies of science in low and middle-income countries. This is still not happening on the scale that it needs to.Sadly, these measures will not make science prizes match global diversity, at least not straight away. Many prizes are based on work carried out decades ago, when the barriers to entering science were even higher than they are today for people from under-represented groups and countries. At the very least, professional societies must ensure that their nomination pools are representatives of their communities. Greater transparency and a wider, more diverse pool of nominees increase the chance of awards rewarding excellence, rather than enlarging existingnetworks of fame.12．What is the purpose of showing the data from the EGU?A．To show the gender balance among its members.B．To encourage females to nominate other females.C．To reflect that women have been ignored in awards.D．To reveal the significant impact from gender awareness.13．What efforts have been made to promote the fairness among the prizewinners?A．Publicizing the nomination data.B．Widening the application pools by nominees.C．Introducing guidelines on increasing diversity.D．Casting the nets wider when seeking nominations.14．What does the author hold in the last paragraph?A．Existing nomination pools are not transparent.B．Professional societies must make a difference.C．The barriers to entering science will not be higher.D．Science has kept up with the global trend of diversity.15．Which of the following might be the best title for this text?A．European Geosciences Union: An Nontraditional ModelB．Diversity in Science Prizes: Why is Progress So Slow?C．Progress in Science: Nomination Shows Justice for AllD．The Way to Gender Diversity: Difficult, Delicate but DestinedIt’s always exciting to begin a new job. But among the frenzy (激动) of meeting new colleagues, starting new projects, and building new skills, there can be a stressful pressure to succeed. A big part of your success is determined by how quickly you are able to digest lots of information, which can be very hard. 16 .* Manage yourselfWhen you notice information overload, don’t ignore it and don’t panic. Say to yourself, “I’m in a new job and there is plenty to learn here. It’s okay to feel this way.” 17 . Remember that emotions can help you better understand yourself and your values.* Sort your information18 . It keeps what it needs more immediately in our short-term memory, and it mixes together information we may need to use in the future to store in our long-term memory. For the information that’s not needed, our brain acts like a garbage management, recycling, and deleting it.* 19Organizations often have digital knowledge management systems to store and take important information. You can do the same to reduce brain burden. I recommend creating a Word or Google document in which you write down information that your brain doesn’t need to remember or store.* Reduce task-switchingMulti-tasking isn’t good for you physically or mentally and is worse for your productivity and cognition (认知). 20 . You can go for longer than that, but be sure to take a break. Focused activity is less taxing than multitasking, but you can’t keep working endlessly. A．Respond positivelyB．Use technology to helpC．That problem is much easier to understand and solveD．Here are some methods to deal with the information overloadE．For greater results, focus on one task for around 25 minutesF．Our brain is like a clever piece of equipment that “takes in information”G．This self-talk helps normalize the situation and makes the emotions easier to handle二、完形填空My daughter loved dancing until she didn’t love it. After an 21 first year, I noticed her interest fading week by week. Then one day, she slowly walked to me before class and asked if she could just 22 it.My first reaction was to advise her to “finish what you start”. 23 , sticking with something difficult can teach perseverance, discipline and confidence. But watching my first grader 24 herself into each ballet position, I started to question how much 25that “blanket advice” made. Is it really in my kid’s best 26 , or even practical, to make her stick to every commitment through until she reaches a bitter end? What if there are different but 27 valuable qualities, which can be gained by 28 the things that are not right for her.After a few days’ consideration, she decided dance wasn’t for her — a choice I 29 . Quitting is never a black and white issue. Sometimes, it means 30 a barrier in your way to love something else. In my daughter’s case, ending dance made space for her new hobbies, such as horseback riding and Girl Scouts. She’s into them for now, but it is okay if that 31 changes.As adults, we are accustomed to 32 the power of saying yes, but what about saying no? The ability to recognize when something isn’t an 33 investment of our time or energy is also important. As my daughter gets older, I want her to feel confident to 34 something that’s no longer meeting her needs. She shouldn’t be held back by the thought that she must finish something at any cost 35 because she has started.21．A．depressing B．independent C．unbearable D．enthusiastic 22．A．make B．join C．skip D．try23．A．In addition B．At most C．After all D．By contrast 24．A．addict B．expose C．enjoy D．drag 25．A．time B．sense C．energy D．pity 26．A．honor B．help C．interest D．behavior 27．A．hardly B．equally C．partly D．seemingly 28．A．letting go of B．fixing up C．making up for D．looking up 29．A．suspected B．required C．supported D．regretted 30．A．tolerating B．crossing C．challenging D．clearing 31．A．even B．still C．once D．yet 32．A．stressing B．experiencing C．warning D．ignoring 33．A．appropriate B．unfair C．extra D．informal 34．A．decorate B．abandon C．treasure D．practise 35．A．slightly B．roughly C．nearly D．merely三、单词拼写36．The boy was brave only to help the police to capture two (罪犯). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)37．They went to the big cities to make their (财富). (根据汉语提示单词拼写) 38．Activities all take place under the (指导) of an experienced tutor. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)39．“We can look at and learn from Steve Jobs what the essence of American innovation is,” says John Kao, an innovation (顾问) to corporations and governments. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)40．Shut your eyes and try to imagine a beautiful, white cloud (温柔地) touching our faces.(根据汉语提示单词拼写)41．Steve and I were at very different stages in our (各自的) careers. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）42．You are not allowed to build anything without first obtaining the a of the local authority.(根据首字母单词拼写)43．The n between the two companies was intense, but they were finally able to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. (根据首字母单词拼写)44．Not everyone agrees to the plan. Some support it, while I am one of those who are oto it. But I won’t change my mind. (根据首字母单词拼写)45．We’ve have been working hard to overcome p against women in politics. (根据首字母单词拼写)四、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。

2023北京丰台高二（上）期中英语（A卷）考试时间：90 分钟第一部分知识运用（共两节， 30分）第一节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

My friendship with the students in a primary school in Uganda started on a shaky ground. The 1 of not being understood was hidden within, for they spoke a language different from that of mine and mine too fell on deaf ears.I greeted them with a wide smile, and when I spoke further, they replied with ice cold 2 . A reminder echoed in my mind: you must live through it to get to them. So I gave it another try. I spoke 3 English with hand gestures and a bit of dancing. If all failed, the smile would 4 . Soon we picked up and then the 5 of the learners came into play. At the mention of a name, trembles and face covering were the response I got. I decided to 6 a desk with a team each day during group work to get closer. After school, I accompanied them home.7 , we became friends. They were even aware of my favorite fruit, avocado (牛油果). If I didn’t get one on my desk, it would 8 me wherever I was. My slippers were worn out. One night I left them out as no one could steal a pair of slippers in that state. The next morning, I was ready to drag my slippers on as usual and I was surprised they had been 9 . Wow!The little things we do for each other bring us great joy and warmth. We don’t have a proper spoken language, but we are fluent in the language of 10 .1.A. anger B. fear C. confusion D. disappointment2.A. agreement B. blame C. comment D. silence3.A. simple B. official C. academic D. unusual4.A. turn up B. break off C. take over D. fade away5.A. shyness B. laziness C. loneliness D. calmness6.A. clear B. share C. search D. exchange7.A. Suddenly B. Obviously C. Accidentally D. Gradually8.A. hit B. find C. catch D. hunt9.A. packed B. cleaned C. repaired D. abandoned10.A. sympathy B. admiration C. friendship D. confidence第二节语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分, 共15分)阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空, 在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

天津市2023~2024学年度第一学期高二年级期中检测试卷(2023.11)英语（答案在最后）第I卷选择题一、听力第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)1.Where does the woman find the match?A.Beside the telephone.B.In the desk drawer.C.On the kitchen table.2.What is Tina Marks doing?A.Having a meeting.B.Making a phone call.C.Lining up.3.When will the lecture be given?A.On June10th.B.On June11th.C.On June18th.4.What are the two speakers mainly talking about?A.A rainforest.B.A report.C.A book party.5.Why doesn’t the man want to go to the beach?A.He can’t bear the hot weather.B.He has no interest in the beach.C.He is waiting for the football match.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8小题。

6.When will the race be held?A.This afternoon.B.Tomorrow morning.C.Tomorrow afternoon.7.What might the weather be like on the weekend?A.Rainy.B.Sunny.C.Cloudy.8.What does Mike probably do?A.A news reporter.B.A weatherman.C.A sports reporter.听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11小题。

吉林市普通高中2024-2025学年高二上学期期中调研测试英语试题一、听力选择题1．What nationality is Sasha?A．Russian.B．American.C．Chinese.2．Why is the ceremony put off?A．The host got stuck in traffic.B．The important guest hasn’t arrived.C．The band needs time to set up their instruments.3．What are the speakers doing?A．Cooking a meal at the man’s house.B．Working in a restaurant’s kitchen.C．Ordering food at a café.4．What does the woman ask Tony to do?A．Say sorry to his brother.B．Make up with his sister.C．Control his feelings.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A science TV series.B．A fact about the girl’s friend.C．Information from a school lesson.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What does the man plan to leave at home?A．His camera.B．His phone.C．His computer.7．How many sweaters is the man going to pack?A．Four.B．Three.C．Two.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why is the woman so excited?A．It’s her first time to Hawaii.B．She is enjoying a wonderful view.C．The man has been driving far to meet her.9．When does the conversation probably take place?A．In the early morning.B．In the late afternoon.C．At midnight.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题（含答案）本试卷共计130分。

考试时间为120分钟。

注意事项:1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2. 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。

如需改动用橡皮擦干净后, 再涂其它答案, 不能答在试题卷上。

3. 考试结束, 监考人员将答题卡收回。

第一部分单项选择（共15 小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）1. I would be the last to__________ to answer the teacher's question as I did not review my lessons well.A. pretendB. attemptC. associateD. torture2. It has been__________ all over the world that China has made tremendous achievements in economy.A. acknowledgedB. criticizedC. assumedD. overlooked3. Our teacher received further education in a London university, so he speaks English with a strong London__________.A. toneB. pronunciationC. accentD. vocabulary4. The speed limit says that you can drive at a__________ speed of 120km/h on the expressway, beyond which you are likely to be fined.A. maximumB. minimumC. timelessD. critical5. If you already have severe__________ symptoms, then seek help right away.A. desperateB. deliberateC. depressiveD. decent6. They have begun to look seriously into the reasons and__________ the problem.A. appeal toB. react toC. contribute toD. seek solutions to7. All theories__________ practice and in turn service practice.A. originate fromB. date fromC. learn fromD. differ from8. Soon after, young Chinese modern dancers began to __________on the world stage with their unique style.A. emergeB. employC. enhanceD. evaluate9. In his Modernist view, beauty lies in simplicity and__________, and the aim of the designer is to create solutions to problems through the most efficient means.A. motiveB. representativeC. eleganceD. reputation10. My close friend originally took pills to lose weight until she realized that it broughther__________ pain and poor health.A. anything butB. Far fromC. nothing butD. more than11. __________to the discovery of black holes, Stephen Hawking is one of the most__________ scientists who have changed the way human understand the universe.A Devoted; admired B. Devoted; admiringC. Devoting; admiredD. Devoting; admiring12. Mark is a genius. By the time he graduated, he__________ jobs by a dozen computer companies.A. has offeredB. has been offeredC. had offeredD. had been offered13. Critical reasoning, together with problem-solving, __________teenagers to make better decisions.A. prepareB. preparesC. is preparingD. are preparing14. Raising people's awareness is__________ the key to improving the environment lies.A. thatB. whyC. whatD. where15. I will brand my golden stay in Paris on my heart__________ I led a happy and fruitful life.A. whereB. whenC. whileD. which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。