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高二学年第二学期期末考试英语试卷第一部分单项选择(共30题，满分30分)1.— Hello, could I speak to Mr. Smith？— Sorry, wrong number. There isn't______ Mr. Smith here.A. 不填B. aC. theD. one2. How could you ________ such a fantastic job when you have been out of work for months?A．turn off B．turn inC．turn down D．turn to3. ——I haven’t met anyone else who can speak better French than you.—— Actually, I _______ in France for almost ten years.A. livedB.liveC. had livedD. have lived4．With the boy______ the way, we had no difficulty ______the village.A．to lead; to find B．leading; to findC．leading; finding D．to lead; finding5. Not until ________ removed his shoes did he enter one of the low-ceiling rooms of the Japanese house.A.heB. did heC. he hadD. had he6.The electrical fan she __________ in town yesterday works well again.A.repairedB. had repairedC. has repairedD. had had repaired7. —— I saw Jim at the meeting yesterday.——Did you? I think he ______ have attended, for he is an expert.A. needn’tB. mustn’tC. shouldn’tD. couldn’t8. ——Is your brother going camping?——He’s signed up but he’s considering ________.A. not to goB. not goingC. won’t goD. not go9.Time should be made good use ________ our lessons well.A. of learningB. to learnC. to learningD. of to learn10.In our country every boy and every girl ______ the right to education.A.hasB.haveC.isD.are11.______ Jixi today is more beautiful now. Mr.Jackson said he would visit it ______ third time.A.The ; /B.The ; theC. / ; aD.The ; a12. ——Do you have anything more _______, sir ?——No, you can have a rest or do something else.A. typingB. to be typedC. typedD. to type13. Let's get through the work quickly. _______seems to be little time left now.A.ItB.ThereC.ThatD.Here14. We must do something to _______ factories________waste water into the river before it is cleaned.A. stop; pouringB. prevent; to pourC. keep; pouringD. stop; to pour15. I would appreciate ________, to be frank, if goods could be delivered as soon as possible.A.youB. thisC. itD.myself16.This is one of the best novels that ____appeared this year.A.have beenB. hasC. had beenD. have17 .Kathy ____ a lot of Spanish by playing with the native boys and girls.A. picked upB. took upC. made upD. turned up18. I’ve come to the point ____ I can’t stand her arguing any longer.A. whyB. whichC. thatD. where19. As we all know, _______ medical examination will help us find out health problems as early as possible.A. normalB. generalC. commonD. regular20. Had it been at all possible, I would have gone to attend her in the hospital, but I________ fully occupied last week.A. wasB. had beenC. amD. have been21. Hiking by oneself can be fun and good for health. It may also be good for building _____________.A.respectB. friendshipC.reputationD.character22. When a piece of ice is taken into a warm room, it will become smaller and smaller,until in the end it ___ completely.A. is disappearedB. will disappearC. is disappearingD. disappears23. The audience were _____ the performance of Chinese athletes at the23rd Winter Olympics.A. impressed byB. impressed onC. interesting inD. expressed by24. Climbing the mountain is a good way to keep fit. ____, walking is helpful for your health.A. CorrectlyB. ImmediatelyC. SimilarlyD. Generally25.My father is lively and ____, but he is not very patient _____ me.A. energy; withB. energetic; withC. energy; ofD. energetic; of26. Human beings are different from animals ________ they can use language as a tool to communicate.A. in whichB. in thatC. for thatD. for which27.The secretary made a note of it _____ she should forget.A. in order thatB. in caseC. so thatD. ever when28. Ten minutes earlier, _____ we could have saved the boy.A. orB. otherwiseC. andD. so29.I feel it is your husband who ______ for the spoiled child.A.is to blameB.is going to blameC.is to be blamedD.should blame30. Wanting the question _____once more , the little boy went to the teacher’s office after class.A. explainedB.being explainedC. be explainedD.to explain第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
2021～2021学年度第二学期(xuéqī)期末联考高二英语(yīnɡ yǔ)考生(kǎoshēng)注意：1.本套试卷由四个局部(júbù)组成。
满分是150分，考试时间是是120分钟。
2.考生答题时，请将答案答在答题卡上。
选择题每一小题在选出答案以后，需要用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目之答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内答题，超出答题区域书写之答案无效．．．．．．．．．．．．．，在试题卷．．．．、草稿纸上答题无效．．．．．．．．。
3.本卷命题范围：高考范围。
第一局部听力(一共两节，满分是30分)第一节 (一共5小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是7.5分)听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1 .Where does the conversation take place?A.In a bank.B.In a restaurant.C.At home.2.Who is the man’s brother?A.David.B.Jason.C.Harry.3.What will the woman do?A.Write an article.B.Give first aid.C.Visit the school.4.What’s wrong with the man’s mother?A.She has a poor diet.B.She has got ill seriously.C.She has a poor appetite.5.When will the students gather?A.At about 4:00.B.At about 4:10.C.At about 4:30.第二节 (一共(yīgòng)15小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是22.5分)听下面5段对话或者独白。
2023年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(附答案)2023年高二下学期期末考试英语试题(附答案)第一卷(三部分，共115分)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。
每段对话后面有一个小题，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，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where did the woman go?A. A cinema.B. A shop.C. A club.2. What do we learn from this conversation?A. The woman will go home for dinner.B. The woman wont go to the concert.C. The man and the woman will eat together.3. Why did the woman want to live in a city?A. To save money.B. To have a big house.C. To be closeto her work.4. What does the woman not like about Professor Conrads class?A. She thinks his leetnres are boring.B. She thinks his tests are too long.C. She doesnt like his choice of test questions.5. What did the woman say to the mans invitation?A. She would go to the tennis matches.B. She would call and tell him her decision in the evening.C. She would discuss the matter with her husband in the evening.其次节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
高二下学期英语期末考试试题（附答案）一、阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）（共4题；共30分）1.阅读理解On 29 May last year, I was doing my swim training for a half Ironman race in the bay near my home.I was finishing my first loop (圈) when I felt jaws coming around my body and a sharp pain. The water was dark, so I couldn't see anything. It just came out of nowhere and then it was gone in a flash. I knew it was something really big and assumed it was a shark. I panicked, but knew I needed to get out of the water. I was kicking wildly in case it came back. There was a lifeguard boat close by, so I waved my arms in the air and screamed for help. It got to me within 20 seconds. At that point I didn't feel anything; adrenaline (肾上腺素) had taken over. The lifeguards held me under the arms and pulled me up out of the water. Then the pain kicked in and it was pretty hard to bear. Some muscle had been bitten off my right arm. I felt a lot of warm, gushing blood.My chest felt heavy, as if someone had put their foot on it, and I was having trouble breathing. It was extremely painful. When I got to the hospital, I told the nurses to put me to sleep because of the pain. I just wanted them to fix me.I woke up after surgery four hours later. My doctor was amazed when I managed to move my fingers: the bite just missed a major nerve. My right lung had been damaged; I had several broken bones and a nerve in my leg was cut, so I have reduced feeling at the top of my leg. The shark also bit through my upper back muscle.Local experts determined that the shark was probably 9-10 feet long. It was young, about seven years old. It just attacked me, left and didn't come back because it figured I wasn't food.根据短文内容，选择最佳答案，并将选定答案的字母标号填在题前括号内。
2022-2023学年辽宁省部分高中联考高二（下）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
AOur 4-day Cape to Cape Walk is one of the Great Walks of Australia in Western Australia.It is a small group walking tour with a maximum of 12 guests looked after by experienced local guides.Day 1Arrive in Margaret River late morning and enjoy your first walk on the Cape to Cape Track—from Smiths Beach to Injidup Beach—with lunch and a swim in a quiet and private bay along the way.After that，arrive at Injidup Spa Retreat for minutes' drive，and enjoy a welcome local special ty drink and cheese and your first sunset.Enjoy a casual dinner in your room tonight.Day 2After a breakfast，you will make your way to Cape Naturaliste for your 14 km walk along the coastline to Yallingup.Sugarloaf Rock is a highlight today，which is visible in the distance on much of the journey.This afternoon，you have time for a massage（按摩） at the relaxing in-house Spa before a wonderful private chef dinner.The cook will show local produce to the group over a three-course dinner.Day 3Today's walk is arguably the most striking，taking in 14 km from Redgate Beach to Boranup Karri Forest.You will be amazed at the spectacular views from the cliff-top（崖顶）above Contos Beach，and enjoy lunch in the forest ter，you will be transferred to a Margaret River vineyard（葡萄园） for a private tasting with the owner before dinner at a well-known local restaurant.Day 4This morning，your walk is a gentle three hours from Moses Ruck to Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs.Witness the powerful Indian Ocean waves crashing into the huge cliffs.Standing on top of the cliffs，you'll be treated to 180-degree views of the coastline.Afterwards，enjoy four courses with tasty local drinks and overlook the vines and visit the onsite gallery.1.Where is Injidup Spa Retreat？______A. Next to a forest.B. Near Injidup Beach.C. Next to Yallingup.D. Near Smiths Beach.2.What do we know about Sugarloaf Rock？______A. It is in Boranup Karri Forest.B. It is on the top of a mountain.C. It is easily seen from far away.D. It is famous for a long history.3.When are we able to appreciate artworks？______A. On day 1.B. On day 2.C. On day 3.D. On day 4.BThe Cambodian（柬埔寨的） runner Bou Samnang has become a star of the Southeast Asian Games since her amazing performance in the 5，000 meters.Although she came last，her determination to finish the race during pouring rain charmed the country.Bou Samnang's mother is a housewife and her father died in an accident a few years ago.And she has long suffered with anaemia（贫血症） due to lack of adequate nutrition.When she first started running at secondary school，facilities were rough."We lacked almost everything to support training，"she said. "I had only one pair of shoes，almost no sports shirts.We just trained on normal surfaces，like flat concrete or sometimes just on ill-equipped dirt tracks."In 2016，she joined the national athletics program and started to receive more support，making the main team five years later.However，Bou Samnang happened to feel weak on the day of her big race.To make matters worse，it had a downpour that day."My trainer suggested I quit it considering my health condition.But because of the duty to represent Cambodia and my sports dream，I committed myself to the race，"she said."I tried to reach the finish line because I wanted to show people that in life，even though we go a bit slow or fast，we will reach our destination all the same."When she finally reached the finish line，she was both disappointed and delighted.Though she lost the race，she won public support.Bou Samnang received cash reward for her spirit."I will use the money to support my family，"she said，adding that she would like to fund her own education as well.She plans to enrol in university in IT and law while continuing her athletic career."In the future，if there is an event in Thailand or other countries，I will try my best for my country，"she said.4.Why did Bou Samnang become a focus？______A. Her performance touched people.B. She had been a famous sport star.C. Her achievement was impressive.D. She had the most potential to win.5.What does paragraph 2 mainly focus on？______A. The conditions of Bou Samnang's family.B. The difficulties in Bou Samnang's career.C. The reasons for Bou Samnang's weakness.D. The processes of Bou Samnang's growing up.6.What can we infer about Bou Samnang from the last paragraph？______A. She reached the finish line for show.B. She was funded to support her family.C. She is always ready to compete for her country.D. She will suspend her athletics to attend university.7.Which of the following can best describe Bou Samnang？______A. Brave and humorous.B. Warm-hearted and considerate.C. Talented and cautious.D. Strong-willed and responsible.CAccording to a report from Dr Vivek Murthy，a senior health official in America，while social media offer some benefits，they could also harm children's health. "We are in the middle of a national youth mental health crisis，and I am concerned that social media are an important driver of that crisis—one that we must urgently address，"Dr Murthy said.Some teenagers in the US say social media help them feel more accepted，more supported during tough times，more connected to their friends，and more creative.Nevertheless，the report warned that social media use may cause body image issues，affect eating behaviors and sleep quality，and lead to social comparison and low self-esteem（自尊），especially among teenager girls.And teenagers who spend more than three hours per day on social media face double the risk of experiencing poor mental health outcomes，such as depression and anxiety. The report called for safeguards from tech companies for children who are at critical stages of brain development.It suggested that policymakers should strengthen safety standards in ways that improve those benefits for children of all ages.It noted that inappropriate and harmful content continues to be easily and widely accessible to children.Tech companies should adhere to age limits to control access to social media，and be transparent about data regarding the impact of their products on children.Platform design should seek to increase the potential benefits of social media instead of features designed to make users spend more time on them."The first principle of healthcare is to do no harm—that's the same standard we need to start holding social media platforms to，"said Saul Levin，CEO of the American Psychiatric Association.The suggestions are to avoid danger and make the social media experience more positive.They include creating a family media plan，encouraging in-person friendships，talking to children about how they spend their time online，and encouraging them to seek help if they need it.8.How does the author start the text？______A. By listing some evidence.B. By presenting the problem.C. By sharing his own solutions.D. By comparing different views.9.What can we know from the report in paragraph 2？______A. Teenager girls are more likely to accept social media.B. Teenager girls face double the risk from social media.C. Teenager girls tend to spend more time on social media.D. Teenager girls may be more easily hurt by social media.10.What do the underlined words"adhere to"in paragraph 3 mean？______A. Stick to.B. Go beyond.C. Call off.D. Cut out.11.Which is the suggestion for teenagers according to the report？______A. Seeking a true friendship on social media.B. Avoiding turning to social media for help.C. Watching for the potential risk from social media.D. Being cautious when connecting friends face to face.DMicroplastics are not new to our world and our oceans，but as climate change and other environmental concerns become more pressing，they have undoubtedly become a focus as of late.A lot of microplastics pollution comes from the breakdown of larger plastic products，like bottles and packaging，but manufacturers also intentionally add their own.For decades，microplastics have been added to everyday products—amounting to an estimated about 50，000 tons a year in the European Union alone.In new research，scientists at MIT，cooperating with a chemical company，have taken the first step toward the development of an inexpensive and easily manufactured material to replace those microplastics.The new process takes advantage of silk coating，a new material made from silk—but not the high-quality kindthat is used for clothing.High-quality silk requires silkworm cocoons（蚕茧） to be carefully separated，which takes time，money and resources.However，the low-grade silkworm cocoons used by the researchers simply dissolve in a water-based process.Currently，large quantities of low-grade silk are thrown away since they are considered unusable for clothing—but they would absolutely work within the con text of this new process.For the study，published in Small，the researchers tested the silk coating material in manufacturing equipment.They created a water-soluble microencapsulated herbicide（水溶性微胶囊除草剂） product with the silk coating material rather than chemicals with microplastics.When the product was applied on corn in a greenhouse，not only did it work as well as existing available products，but it also significantly reduced crop damage.Fortunately，the new silk coating could replace microplastics in many fields.The researchers also discovered that the silk is so flexible that it can change the properties of its coating once it dries and hardens.It can even be made to match the characteristics of the material that it is used to replace.For now，the process can be easily introduced into real-world manufacturing，as demonstrated in the study，potentially providing a solution for existing factories.12.What does the first paragraph show？______A. The estimated value of microplastics.B. The purpose of adding microplastics.C. The improvement of microplastics pollution.D. The development of microplastics pollution.13.What can we say about the silk coating material according to paragraph 3？______A. Rare.B. Complex.C. Low-budget.D. High-quality.14.What did the researchers find out about the silk coating material？______A. It added more chemicals to existing products.B. It could be adaptable to various circumstances.C. It could lose its original property in a greenhouse.D. It was efficient at speeding up the growth of corn.15.What is the best title for the text？______A. Silk offers an alternative to microplastics.B. Silk has been used in greenhouse growing.C. Silk is far from an environmentally friendly material.D. Silk shows a novel way to make use of microplastics.二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
——————————教育资源共享步入知识海洋————————2019学年高二下学期期末联考英语试题本试题卷由四个部分组成。
其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。
第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。
考试时间120分钟，满分150分。
考试结束后，请将答题卡交回。
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，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. 音频Who wears short hair?A. Linda.B. Rose.C. Jenny.【答案】C2. 音频What do the two speakers mainly talk about?A. Life.B. Marriage.C. Children.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
3. 音频How much did the speakers have to pay the hospital at last?A. Over three thousand dollars.B. Nothing.C. Only part of it.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
4. 音频Why did the woman get home in a hurry?A. To avoid rush hour.B. To avoid a ticket.C. To get rid of the police. 【答案】A【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
5. 音频What will the man do?A. Go to a big party.B. Attend a small party.C. Wear a short coat.【答案】B【解析】此题为听力题，解析略。
高二下学期期末英语试题（附答案）答案第一卷（选择题，共115分）第一部分：听力（共两节；满分30分）1 5 ACACC 6 10 CBAAA 11 15 AABBB 16 20 AACCB第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）21 25 ADDBA 26 30 BDBDD 31 35 CBABC第二节完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）36 40 ABDCB 41 45 DCACB 46 50 ADCAB 51 55 BCDDA 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）56 60 CDCCC 61 65 CBBDB 66 70 CBADC 71 75 BBDCA 第二卷（选择题，共35分）第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节对话填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）76. terrible 77. happened 78. alarm 79. while 80. fast81. but 82. happy 83. worse 84. find 85. what第二节书面表达（满分25分）Dear Tom,With the coming of the college entrance examinations, all the students should make a choice.What university should they choose to study in? what major should they study in university? We will also be faced with the same problem in year, so it brings a heated discussion among us students.Some students think that it is better to rely on teachers or parents because they are more experienced. On the contrary, some other students think now they are already grown ups, so they can decide everything for themselves. Besides, they agree that parents and teachers may have the ideas that may be out of date.As far as I m concerned, I think teachers and parents have more life experience. Also what they do will obviously benefit us. In a word, as students, we should take teachers and parents advice.Look forward to your reply!Yours sincerely,Li Hua听力材料：M : Excuse me, can you tell me how much she shirt is?W : Yes, it s nine fifteen.Text 1W : Waiter, please? This isn t what I ordered. I ordered a steak only.M : Sorry, I mistook you for the next table. They haveordered a sandwich and a soft drink.Text 2M : How did your interview go?W : I couldn t feel better about it. The boss smiled every time I gave him an answer.Text 3W : You went to the cinema last night. What do you think of the man who played Benjamin Franklin?M : Yes, I think be did a great job.Text 4W : Here are the two books you want. You should pay $17.M : Here is the money. You own me $3.W : OK, here is the change. Thanks.Text 5W : Hello. My name is Mary.M : Hi, My name is Bob. I have met you before.W : I m sorry. When did we meet?M : It was last year at the company party.Text 6W : Dad, can I go to Jeanie s party on Friday night? All my friends are going there.M : I see no reason for you not to go. But wait, is that the day after tomorrow?W : Yes, why?M : Billy called this morning, saying he ll be home on thatday. Mum and I are planning a family weekend away at the cottage by the lake.W : Billy is coming home?M : Yes. After three months training in the army, your brother needs some time with the family.W : He surely does. I ll call Jeanie and tell her I won t be able to go then.Text 7M : Can I help you, ma am?W : I m looking for a pair of shoes for my grandson, but Idon t know what size he wears.M : No problem! I can help you. Can you tell me how old he is?W : He is eight, but I am afraid you won t be able to help me, because he is taller than other boys of his age.M : That s easy. You can buy size 9 and let him try them on. Should they not fit him, just bring the shoes back for another size.W : That s great.M : Now, what color do you want?W : Any color will do. It is not important for a child.M :How about this pair?W : Yes, they are perfect. I ll take them. How much do they cost?M : Thirteen dollars.W : Here s the money. Thank you for your help.M : My pleasure.Text 8W : Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the Medical College, please?M : The Medical College? Oh, yes. It s on South Street, near the lake.W : Is it far to walk?M : It s quite far away.W : Can I take a bus from here?M : Yes. A No. 10 bus.W : Where is the bus stop?M : Turn left outside the hotel; go straight ahead until you get to the main road. Then turn right and the bus stop is on the right hand side, opposite the park.W : Well, it s too far. I think I ll take a taxi. Could you order me a taxi, please?M : There s a taxi outside the hotel now, madam.W : Thanks. Hello, taxi. The Medical College, please. I have to be there by 9 o clock.Text 9W : Good afternoon! I ve come to ask whether I can get a visa to your country.M : What do you want to go to the United Kingdom for?W : I ve been invited to teach Chinese at Oxford University for three years.M : Would you please show me your letter of acceptance?W : Of course. Here you are.M : Thanks. I have only one more question. Is your family going with you?W : No. I m going myself.M : Well, that s all I want to know. We ll get in touch with you as soon as we get the news.W : I wonder how long I have to wait for the visa.M : Usually it takes two to three months.W : Can I call you sometime, please?M : Yes. Here is my phone number.W : Thanks a lot.Text 10Jane is only four and doesn t go to school. her grandpa was a teacher and now stays at home. He teaches the girl to read and write. The girl studies hard and learns a lot. She can count from one to one hundred, read some storybooks and write the names of her family. Her parents are happy and often show her off to others.Once, Mrs. Black took her daughter Jane to a birthday party. The guests praised a rich woman s boy. Mrs. Black asked him a few questions, but all his answers were wrong. Jane began to laugh at him. The rich woman was angry. She told her friend, a teacher, to ask the little girl some questions, but she answered all of them correctly. The teacher was surprised. Then she asked, There are three flies on a table. How many will be left if I kill one? One, answered Jane. You are wrong, called out the rich woman. All of them will fly away! Do you think a dead fly can fly, ma am? asked the little girl.。
高二下学期英语期末考试试卷（附答案）一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）（共4题；共30分）1.阅读理解We produce 500 billion of plastic bags in a year worldwide and they are thrown away polluting oceans, killing wildlife and getting dumped in landfills where they take up to 1,000 years to decompose. Researchers have been unsuccessfully looking for a solution.The 16-year-old Canadian high school student, Daniel Burd, from Waterloo Collegiate Institute, has discovered a way to make plastic bags degrade(降解) in as few as 3 months, a finding that won him first prize at the Canada Wide Science Fair, a ＄10,000 prize, a ＄20,000 scholarship, and a chance to revolutionize a major environmental issue.Burd's strategy was simple: Since plastic does eventually degrade, it must be eaten by microorganisms(微生物)．If those microorganisms could be identified, we could put them to work eating the plastic much faster than under normal conditions.With this goal in mind, he grounded plastic bags into a powder and concocted(调制) a solution of household chemicals, yeast(酵母) and tap water to encourage microbes growth．Then he added the plastic powder and let the microbes work their magic for 3 months．Finally, he tested the resulting bacterial culture on plastic bags, exposing one plastic sample to dead bacteria as a control．Sure enough, the plastic exposed(暴露) to the live bacteria was 17% lighter than the control after six weeks.The inputs are cheap, maintaining the required temperature takes little energy because microbes produce heat as they work, and the only outputs are water and tiny levels of carbon dioxide.“Almost every week I have to do chores and when I open the closet door, I have piles of plastic bags falling on top of me．One day, I got tired of it and I wanted to know what other people are doing with these plastic bags．The answer: not much．So I decided to do something myself.” Said Daniel Burd.（1）Daniel Burd won first prize at the Canada-Wide Science Fair because ________.A.he found a way to degrade plastics in shorter timeB.he contributed much to environmental protectionC.he found a new kind of microorganismD.he could encourage microbe growth in an easier way（2）Daniel Burd exposed one plastic sample to dead bacteria to ________.A.make the live bacteria work betterB.know which bacteria worked fasterC.test how effective his method wasD.control the temperature in the process（3）Maintaining the required temperature takes little energy because ________.A.plastics can get hot easilyB.microbes can produce heat themselvesC.much carbon dioxide is producedD.the temperature can be controlled（4）Daniel Burd got his idea from ________.A.his school textbookB.the failure of researchersC.his everyday workD.the practice of other people2.阅读理解For hours after their boat sank, Ken Henderson and Coen trod(踏) water in the Gulf of Mexico, talking about life and death while struggling to survive. For more than 30 hours, it worked.Then Henderson was forced to make a decision. “I'm going to go for help or you're not going to make it,” Henderson told Coen, just before cutting the strap(带子) that connected them in the deep, cold waters. “I understand,”Coen responded, giving Henderson a last set of instructions, “Kiss my babies for me.”Days after the fishing trip ended in tragedy, Henderson told the story for The Associated Press.They had been fishing for a few hours when suddenly Coen noticed the boat was filling with water. Henderson got both motors roaring, only to have the saltwater that had leaked in break them straight away…Coen jumped to the right, his sunglasses and cap flying off. The two grabbed extra life jackets and other floating items, including a half full bottle of Diet Coke.“The water was so cold and it took your breath away,” Henderson said. They immediately began to tremble.The pair prepared for a long wait. And they talked.“We discussed things and discussed life. We discussed families. We just tried to keep occupied,” Henderson said.Eventually Coen started hallucinating(有幻觉). Henderson tried to keep Coen's arms and legs moving. But as morning came, Coen's situation worsened. And so Henderson decided to cut the strap.He swam for two hours, tired, frustrated and depressed. Then he saw an oil rig(钻探平台) in the distance. He swam, seeing ice and crystal trees in the water. He reminded himself constantly there were no trees.His legs was so weak that he could barely lift them. Henderson slowly pulled himself up the rig's ladder.It was over 50 miles from where they had gone in the water.All he could think of was Coen. Convinced his friend would survive, he told the coast guard where they had parted.Two hours later, a fisherman found a body in a life jacket.Later, in the hospital, Henderson saw his friend. He apologized and asked for forgiveness. He promised to realize his wishes and look after his girls.“I felt like a part of me had died out there,” Henderson said.（1）Which of the following is TRUE according to the article?A.It was Henderson who first noticed something was wrong with the boat.B.Everything the men did to get the boat to work made matters worse.C.Henderson alone did what he could but it had little effect.D.The men's long discussion about life and death filled them with sadness.（2）After Henderson cut the strap and swam away, .A.he regretted his decision to leave his friendB.he knew he had a good chance of being savedC.he had to fight against exhaustion and hallucinationsD.he got encouraged by remembering the talk with Coen（3）What can we conclude from the article?A.Henderson tried to rescue both of them.B.They kept talking because they felt excited.C.Coen would have survived if he had believed in his friend.D.Coen was unwilling to be left alone but he eventually agreed.（4）What kind of person is Henderson?A.Strong-willed and loyal.B.Selfish but decisive.C.Smart and creative.D.Experienced but indifferent.3.阅读理解By now, you've probably been warned that a robot is coming for your job. But rather than repeat the warning, I've decided to throw down a challenge: man against machine.Start with the task we're doing right now: communicating in fluent human. We're sharing abstract ideas through words that we choose with an understanding of their slight difference and impact. We don't just speakin human; we speak as humans. A robot who says that science is fun is delivering a line (念一句话). A human who says that science is fun is telling you something important about being alive.Here's another inbuilt advantage we take for granted: as humans we are limited by design. We are bound in time: we die. We are bound in space: we can't be in more than one place at a time. That means when I speak to an audience, I am giving them something special. It's a custom-made, one-off, 100% robot-free delivery, from today's one-and-only Australian Chief Scientist.True, I now come in digital versions, through Twitter and Facebook and other platforms, but the availability of those tools hasn't stopped people from inviting me to speak in person. Digital Alan seems to increase the appetite for human Alan, just as Spotify (a digital music service) can increase the demand for a musician's live performances.Thanks to technology, many goods and services are cheaper, better and more accessible than ever before. We like our mass-produced bread, and our on-tap lectures and our automated FitBit advice. But automation hasn't killed the artisan bakery (面包店). Online courses haven't killed the booming, alongside their machine equivalents.Here's a third argument for the win. We humans have learned the habit of civilization. Let me explain this point by a story. A few years go, some researchers set out to study the way the people interact with robots. They sent out a small robot to patrol (巡逻) the local mall. That robot had a terrible time, and the villains of the story were children. They kicked him, bullied him, and smacked (掌击) him in the head.The point is not that the children were violent. The point is that the adults were not. They restrained whatever primitive impulse (冲动) they might have felt in childhood to smack something smaller and weaker in the head, because they had absorbed the habit of living together. We call it civilization. If we want artificial intelligence for the people, we'll need every bit of that civilizing instinct.Together, these points suggest to me that humanity has a powerful competitive edge. We can coexist with our increasingly capable machines and we can make space for the full breadth of human talents to flourish. （1）What's humans' second advantage according to the author?A.Our special personality.B.Our super intelligence.C.Our unique existence.D.Our language ability.（2）What's the author's attitude towards Spotify and FitBit?A.Negative.B.Doubtful.C.Grateful.D.Reserved.（3）Why does the author tell the story of a small robot?A.To prove humans are well-educated.B.To show children are naughty in nature.C.To suggest machines will become violent.D.To indicate machines can serve humans well.（4）What's the author's final conclusion about humans and machines?A.Both sides would be losers in the fight.B.Humans will completely defeat machines.C.Machines will replace humans in many fields.D.Humans and machines will live in harmony with each other.4.阅读理解One of the most firmly established idea of manliness is that a real man doesn't cry. Although he might shed a tear at a funeral, he is expected to quickly regain control. Sobbing openly is for girls. One study found that women cry significantly more than men do—five times as often, on average, and almost twice as long per period.Historically, however, men routinely wept, and no one saw it as shameful. For example, in the Middle Ages, knights cried purely because they missed their girlfriends. In The Knight of the Cart, no less a hero than Lancelotweeps at a brief separation from Guinevere. There's no mention of the men in these stories trying to restrain or hide their tears. They cry in a crowded hall with their heads held high. Nor do their companions make fun of this public crying; it's universally regarded as an admirable expression of feeling.So where did all the male tears go? The most obvious possibility is that this shift is the result of changes as we moved from an agricultural society to one that was urban(城市的) and industrial. In the Middle Ages, most people spent their lives among those they had known since birth. If men cried, they did so with people who would sympathize. But from the 18th to 20th centuries, the population became increasingly urbanize, and people were living in the midst of thousands of strangers. Furthermore, changes in the economy required men to work together in factories and offices where emotional expressions and even private conversations were discouraged as time wasting.Yet human beings weren't designed to swallow their emotions, and there's reason to believe that holding back tears can be harmful to your well-being. Research from the 1980s has suggested a relationship between stress-related illnesses and inadequate crying. Weeping is also, somewhat related with happiness and wealth. Countries where people cry the most tend to be richer and more confident.（1）In history, people considered it ________ for men to cry in public.A.manlyB.acceptableC.shamefulD.ridiculous（2）How does the author answer the question raised in paragraph 3?A.By making comparisons.B.By explaining effects.C.By offering descriptions.D.By giving definitions (定义).（3）Who is likely to be healthier according to the passage?A.Tony who lives alone and seldom expresses himself.B.Emily who is outgoing but sometimes sobs in public.C.Arthur who is under great stress but never shed a tear.D.Rebecca who sometimes cries but quickly regain control.二、任务型阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）（共1题；共10分）5.根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高二下学期期末考试英语试题（附答案）高二下学期期末考试英语试题（附答案）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节单项填空(共15个小题；每小题1分，满分15分)从A、B、C、D中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. -------May I borrow your paper?------ ______.A. By all meansB. Never mindC. You are welcomeD. Don’t mention it22. Most of ______ we call geniuses are successful only because they have made extraordinary efforts.A. whichB. thatC. whomD. what23．According to an old proverb，a red sky at night often fine weather the next day．A．indicates B．impresses C．obtains D．occurs24. I had to ______ because someone else wanted to use the phone.A. hang onB. keep upC. hang upD. ring up25. ------You are lucky that she is very thoughtful and devoted to you.------ In fact, I don’t want to ____ her with my problems all the time.A. hireB. strikeC. bearD. bother26. by a greater demand for green products, the food company has set higher standards to ensure the quality.A．Driven B．Being driven C．T o drive D．Having driven27. The majority of the people were in favour of the plan.However, I ____ the plan on the grounds that it is too expensive.A. approved ofB. objected toC. prepared forD. apply for28. impressed the audience most was the magician Liu Qian played in this year's Spring Gala.A. What; whatB. What; thatC. That; whatD. That; that29. “The day is coming ________ telegraph wires will be laid on to houses like water or gas.” Bell wrote to his father.A. whenB. thatC. in whichD. on that30. ------Jane, you’ve made such great efforts that you are ____ to pass the exam.------ It is very kind of you to say so, Mr. Smith.A. easyB. boundC. possibleD. convenient31. ------What’s the model plane look like?-------The wings of the plane are ______ of its body.A. more than the length twiceB. twice more than the lengthC. more than twice the lengthD. more twice than the length32. When he knew the disappointing result of the exam, he seemed quite ____.A. cast downB. of cautionC. in vainD. in good condition33. Though the twins look alike, they ____ in many aspects, especially in hobbies and personality.A. rangeB. changeC. chooseD. differ34. He’s obviously quite embarrassed about it so he ____ me to tell anyone.A. preventedB. owedC. permittedD. forbade35. It was on my way back home ____ my father made the promise ____ I can do well in next exam he will buy me Lu Xun’s Complete Works.A. when; thatB. when; that ifC. that; whyD. that; that if第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从36至55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
宁波九校高二期末考英语试题第一部分：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纸上。
第一节：（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What can people do in Moon Bay Mall?A.Play the guitar.B. Ride skateboards.C. Shop with their pets.2.Who is the woman?A.A patient.B.A nurse.C.A doctor.3.How does the man help the woman?A.By fixing her bike at a low price.B.By calling the repair shop for her.C.By recommending a repair shop to her.4.Where will the woman go?A. The French market.B. The Canadian market.C. The Australian market.5.What does the man mean?A.He is energetic in working.B.He doesn’t like his job.C.He is tired of traveling.第二节：（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
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）听下面五段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. At home.C. In a cinema.2. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Paying for tickets.B. Repairing machines.C. Changing notes.3. Why does the woman refuse the man’s invitation?A. She doesn’t like going out with the man.B. She will have dinner with Jack.C. She has to prepare for a plane trip.4. How long has the man been learning French?A. For 5 years.B. For four and a half years.C. For more than five years.5. What can we learn from this conversation?A. The woman is wearing her friend’s dress.B. The woman wore the dress yesterday.C. The speakers are in the same class.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is the man’s feeling after his job interview?A. Anxious.B. Hopeful.C. Desperate.7. How many candidates were able to go to the second interview?A. Four.B. Twelve.C. Sixteen听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What will the woman do if the telephone rings?A. Answer the phone.B. Call the man back in.C. Go to the neighbor’s.9. Who will probably phone the man according to the dialogue?A. His friend.B. His father.C. His company. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.When did the woman leave school?A. In 1994.B. In 1995.C. In 1996.11.Why did the woman start running?A. To keep fit.B. To make money.C. To become famous.12.What does the woman plan to do next year?A. Earn more money for a good school.B. Visit Europe with her family.C. Take part in the race in Europe.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What does the man want to be?A. A pop singer.B. A movie star.C. A great musician.14.How does the man feel about his future?A. Uncertain.B. Light-hearted.C. Very confident.15.When will the man go to find a manager?A. After he moves to London.B. After he takes his last exam.C. After he knows his exam results.16.What will the man probably do at first in London?A. Do part-time jobs.B. Publish his record.C. Earnlots of money.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why doesn’t the speaker want to go to the mountains this year?A. Because it is not beautiful enough.B. Because he went there last year.C. Because it is a little cold this time and too far away.18. What does the speaker like about the seashore?A. Bathing in the sunshine.B. Swimming in the sea.C. Taking a walk on the sands.19. How can the speaker probably go to the seashore?A. On foot.B. By car.C. By bike.20. What is the speaker probably talking about?A. His plan for the holiday.B. His friend’s hometown.C. The weather in the mountains.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AOn a cold winter Sunday, the little man came up to me as I was about to enter the telephone box and asked me whether I had a match.“I'm sorry,”I said.“I don't smoke, so I haven't any. You'd better ask someone else.”He looked rather disappointed, hesitated, and then turned away. I watched him walk slowly down the street before I picked up the telephone directory to look up the number I meant to dial. I'm not used to a public call box, so, at my first attempt to get through, the warning pips( 嘟嘟声) had stopped before I realized I had to inserta coin. When I was at last able to speak, I was told that the person whom I urgently wanted to give a message to had just gone out. Swearing slightly under my breath, I got out of the box and came face to face with the little man. As he raised his hat again, I could see he was quite bald, and a thin line, resembling a dueling( 决斗) scar, crossed one cheek.“Excuse my troubling you again.”he said nervously.“May I walk along with you a little way? I must tell you the truth. I need help desperately. ”He had an unusually deep voice which suggested a strange combination of shyness and self-confidence. I was conscious of a fairly strong foreign accent and I wondered what country he had actually come from. I said that I had to catch a train in twenty minutes’time, but that he might accompany me to the station.“I'm going to shock you，”he said suddenly, after a moment's silence.“Can you lend me five pounds? I have no money at all.”I have come across many strange characters during my life and plenty of people have tried to borrow money from me. I have generally managed to avoid lending them any. But, perhaps because of the very directness of his appeal, I somehow had the impression that his need might be desperately urgent.“I'm sorry,”I replied,“I'm afraid I can't lend you anything, as I'm notin the habit of carrying much money about with me. Don't you think the police might be the best people to ask for help?”He hesitated,“I dare not go to the police,”he said quietly. “If I do go, they will have to send me home. That's what I'm afraid of. I don't know what to do. ”He shook his head rather sadly, raised his hat and left me. I caught my train and soon forgot the incident.It was three weeks later that I happened to glance at an old evening paper and caught sight of a small paragraph at the bottom of the front page: “The unidentified body of a short bald man, with a deep scar across one cheek, was recovered from the River Thames yesterday. The police believed he had committed suicide.”I then noticed the date: just two and a half weeks before.It was I who might have been the final cause of his terrible tragedy. For days afterwards the cruelty of my refusal made me suffer continual shame and regret. I swore that I would never again refuse any appeal for help.21. At the beginning of the story, the little man approached the author to _______.A. invite him to watch a football match togetherB. ask him to show the direction to railway stationC. inquire where there was a department storeD. request to see if he might use his lighter22. The author failed to get through in the phone box at his first attempt because_______.A. he didn't have any change with himB. he didn't realize it was a pay phoneC. the number he had dialed was wrongD. the person he wanted to speak to was out23. The main reason why the author hadn't lent the little man any money was that _______.A. he never lent others any moneyB. he happened not to carry any moneyC. he did not trust the little manD. he was afraid he mightn't get it back24. What's the best title for the passage?A. Pity for a stranger.B. Never trust a stranger.C. Life is but a dream.D. The death of a beggar.BPeople have been painting pictures for at least 30,000 years. The earliest pictures were painted by people who hunted animals. They used to paint pictures of the animals they wanted to catch and kill. Pictures of this kind have been found on the walls of caves in France and Spain. No one knows why they were painted there. Perhaps the painter thought that their pictures would help them tocatch these animals. Or perhaps human beings have always wanted to tell stories in pictures.About 5,000 years ago, the Egyptians and other people in the Near East began to use pictures as a kind of writing. They drew simple pictures or signs to represent things and ideas, and also to represent the sounds of their language. The signs these people used became a kind of alphabet(字母表).The Egyptians used to record information and to tell stories by putting picture-writing and pictures together. When an important person died, scenes and stories from his life were painted and carved on the walls of the place where he was buried. Some of these pictures are like modern comic-strip (连环漫画) stories. It has been said that Egypt is the home of the comic strip. But, for the Egyptians, pictures still had magic power. So they did not try to make their way of writing simple. The ordinary people could not understand it.By the year 1,000 BC, people who lived in the area around the Mediterranean Sea had developed a simpler system of writing. The signs they used were very easy to write, and there were fewer of them than in the Egyptian system. This was because each sign, or letter, represented only one sound in their language. The Greeks developed this system and formed the letter of the Greek alphabet.The Romans copied the idea, and Roman alphabet is now used all over the world.These days, we can write down a story, or record information, without using pictures. But we still need pictures of all kinds: drawings, photographs, signs and diagrams. We find them everywhere: in books and newspapers, in the street, and on the walls of the places where we live and work. Pictures help us to understand and remember things more easily, and they can makea story much more interesting.25. Ancient people in France and Spain painted pictures on walls of caves probably because ______.A. they loved animalsB. they enjoyed seeing picturesC. they preferred painting pictures to telling storiesD. they thought pictures helpful26. The Greek alphabet was simpler than the Egyptian system for all the following reasons EXCEPT that ______.A. the former was easy to writeB. there were fewer signs in the formerC. the former was easy to pronounceD. each sign stood for only one sound27. In the last paragraph, the author thinks that pictures ______.A. should be made easy to understandB. are of much usein our lifeC. should be made interestingD. are disappearing from our life28. The possible title of this article may be ______.A. Pictures and WritingB. The Best Way of WritingC. Home of the Comic-Strip StoriesD. The Earliest Language in the WorldCEverywhere I look outside my home I see people busy on their high-tech devices, while driving, walking, shopping, even sitting in toilets. When connected electronically, they are away from physical reality.People have been influenced to become technology addicted. One survey reported that “addicted”was the word most commonly used by people to describe their relationship to iPad and similar devices. One study found that people had a harder time resisting the allure of social media than they did for sleep, cigarettes and alcohol.The main goal of technology companies is to get people to spend more money and time on their products, not to actually improve our quality of life. They have successfully created a cultural disease. Consumers willingly give up their freedom, money and time tocatch up on the latest information, to keep pace with their peers or to appear modern.I see people trapped in a pathological (病态的) relationship with time-sucking technology, where they serve technology more than technology serves them. I call this technology servitude. I am referring to a loss of personal freedom and independence because of uncontrolled consumption of many kinds of devices that eat up time and money.What is a healthy use of technology devices? That is the vital question. Who is really in charge of my life? That is what people need to ask themselves if we are to have any chance of breaking up false beliefs about their use of technology. When we can live happily without using so much technology for a day or a week, then we can regain control and personal freedom, become the master of technology and discover what there is to enjoy in life free of technology. Mae West is famous for the wisdom that “too much of a good thing is wonderful.”But it’s time to discover that it does not work for technology.Richard Fernandez, an executive coach at Google acknowledged that “we can be swept away by our technologies.”To break the grand digital connection people must consider how life long ago could be fantastic without today’s overused technology.29. The underlined word “allure”in Paragraph 2 probably means ______.A. advantageB. attractionC. adaptionD. attempt30. From the passage, technology companies aim to ______.A. attract people to buy their productsB. provide the latest informationC. improve people’s quality of lifeD. deal with cultural diseases31. It can be inferred from this passage that people ______.A. consider too much technology wonderfulB. have realized the harm of high-tech devicesC. can regain freedom without high-tech devicesD. may enjoy life better without overused technology32. What’s the author’s attitude towards the overusing of high-tech devices?A. Neutral.B. Skeptical.C. Disapproving.D. Sympathetic.DSure, it’s good to get along with your teacher because it makes the time you spend in the classroom more pleasant.And yes, it’s good to get along with your teacher because, in general, it’s smart to learn how to understand the different types ofpeople you’ll meet throughout your life.“But really, there’s one super-important reason why you should get along with your teacher. When you do, learning bursts right open,”says Evelyn Vu ko, a longtime teacher who writes an education column called “Teacher Says”for the Washington Post newspaper. In fact, kids who get along with their teachers not only learn more, but they’re more comfortable asking questions and getting extra help. This makes it easier to understand new material and do your best on tests. When you have this kind of relationship with a teacher, he or she can be someone to turn to with problems, such as problems with learning or school life, such as bullying.As a kid in a primary or middle school, you’re at a wonderful stage in your life. You’re like a sponge (海绵), able to absorb lots of new and exciting information. On top of that, you’re able to think about all this information in new ways. Your teacher knows that, in most cases, is very excited to be the person who’s giving you all that material and helping you make it. Remember, teachers are people, too, and they feel great if you’re open to what they’re teaching yo u. That’s why they wanted to be teachers in the first place—to teach! Some kids may be able to learn in any situation, whether they like the teacher or not. But most kids are sensitive to the way they get along with the teacher, and if things aren’t going well, they won’tlearn as well and won’t enjoy being in class.33. In the passage, the author mainly talks about _______.A. how to get along well with othersB. how much the students are expected of to get along with teachersC. the importance of a good relation with teachersD. how to make the time in the classroom more pleasant34. “Learning bursts right open”in the third paragraph really means _______.A. there will be more problems with learningB. you find an opening to learningC. learning becomes easier for you at onceD. there will be no problems at all with learning35. Which of the comments is FALSE on teachers and their work according to the passage?A. Teachers sometimes have the same feelings as students do.B. Teachers are excited even if you wouldn’t like to accept their teaching.C. Though few, there are still some students who can learn even if they don’t like the teacher.D. Having a bad relationship with your teachers does more or less harm to your studies.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
