英语组试题 高二年级期中联考英语模拟试题

阅读理解Many actors in the world who are not confident enough to refuse an offer from Steven Spielberg. Maybe that was why Juliette gave him a choice. She said she'd be happy to be in Jurassic Park as long as she could play a dinosaur. Of course he turned her down and it was probably a good thing. It's difficult to imagine Juliette tearing people apart with her teeth. However, her decision doesn't seem to have done her career any harm. She has gone on to make a string of hits, including The Unbearable Lightness of Being, The English Patient (for which she won an Oscar) and Chocolat.It is not so easy to be successful in the United States for other foreign stars. Aaron is a good example. While some of his films have been popular in the US, they have usually been French films that travelled. One possible exception was Green Card, directed by Peter Weir, wherehe plays a French immigrant(移民) who goes through a fake wedding in order to stay and work in the United States. This is a predictable but sweet romantic comedy which typecasts(使模式化) its lead actors in terms of national stereotypes(陈规陋习). While some reviewers were kind, others shredded both the film and Aaron's performance.【1】It can be inferred from the passage that Juliette _______.A.was not sure whether she could play a dinosaur wellB.wanted to be in Jurassic Park very muchC.didn’t want to be in Jurassic ParkD.really wanted to play a dinosaur【2】What does the underlined phrase mean in Para 1 ________.A.lose jobB.be defeatedC.be successfulD.change job【3】According to the passage, Aaron's popular films _________.A.have only been seen in EuropeB.have been made in AmericaC.have been made in America, but well received in FranceD.have been made in France, but seen in other countries, too【4】The underlined sentence in Para 2 means others thought Aaron's performance and film were____.A.creativeB.interestingC.impressiveD.terrible【答案】【1】C【2】C【3】D【4】D【解析】这是一篇说明文。

2024-2025学年浙江省浙南名校联盟高二上学期期中联考英语试题Roald Dahl wrote lots of books for both children and adults, and lots of people say that he is their favourite children’s author. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite Roald Dahl books for you.James And The Giant PeachAfter his parents are killed by a rhinoceros, four-year-old James is forced to live with his horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. After years of being treated as a slave by them (and being forced to sleep on the floor), James accidentally creates a giant peach, in which he escapes and flies around the world. For company, he has a gang of giant talking insects to chat to.The TwitsQuite possibly the most horrible couple ever, this book tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit and the horrible tricks they play on each other. Roald Dahl hated beards, so it’s no wonder that Mr. Twit’s beard is full of disgusting stuff including sardine (沙丁鱼) tails, and tomato sauce, sprouts of old vegetables, pieces of cornflakes, foul and smelly cheese, squashed flies and bits of eggs and bacon! Don’t worry, his wife is equally horrible!Fantastic Mr. FoxFarmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean are determined to catch Mr. Fox, and this is the story of how they try to trap him by digging him out as he tunnels for food for his family. But the farmers seem to forget that foxes are known to be smart for good reason.MatildaFive-year-old Matilda is a genius who loves books and reading — but unfortunately for her, her parents lik e watching TV and tricking people and they have no idea how clever she is. It’s all made worse by her horrible headmaster Miss Trunchbull, who likes swinging children by their hair and throwing them out of the window. But when Matilda discovers she has supernatural powers, the fun begins!1. If Jim has a preference for stories about wise animals, which book would you recommend?A．Matilda . B．The Twits .C．Fantastic Mr. Fox . D．James And The Giant Peach .2. What do James And The Giant Peach and Matilda have in common?A．Both characters are kindly adopted.B．Both characters have special powers.C．Both characters enjoy reading and insects.D．Both characters live with horrible relatives.3. In which column of a magazine can you find the passage?A．Literature Salon. B．Fashion Trends.C．Cooking Delights. D．Technology Today.BLACK MYTH: WUKONG, China’s first AAA video game, has proved a big success. Within an hour of its release on August 20, the game rose to the top of the global chart on Steam, a leading gaming platform. Over 2.2 million active players were recorded at its peak.Adapted from the Chinese classic Journey to the West, Black Myth: Wukong recreates the story of its most beloved character. What sets the game apart is its stunning graphics, immersive game play and its deep connection with traditional culture. Players not only enjoy the game for its combat (打斗) and storyline but also for its fine recreation of historical sites. “The ancient buildings in the game are well integrated with t he storyline. I’m planning to visit the filming locations soon to experience the cultural heritage first hand,” said a player from Beijing. In addition to artistic illustrations, the game developers used 3D scanning technology to recreate these ancient wonders. This allows for a more lifelike insight into China’s architectural past.The game’s impact reaches beyond the virtual world, though. An interest in ancient architecture has grown among young people. In response, Shanxi Province, one of the game’s key filming locations, is actively promoting its rich cultural resources to meet the growing demand. Known as the “treasure of ancient Chinese architecture,” Shanxi is home to 531 nationally protected cultural heritage sites. They make up 10.5 percent of Chin a’s total, the highest in the nation. Among 36 filming locations of Black Myth: Wukong, 27 are located in Shanxi. “We’ve received oceans of visitors a day since July, a threefold increase year on year (同比),” said Liu Xiaogang, the director of the scenic ar ea. Most of the visitors are fans of the popular game who have traveled long distances to the location, he added. On the day of the game’s release, tourism interest in Shanxi reportedly doubled compared to the previous month.To capitalize on this trend, Shanxi quickly rolled out an ancient architecture tour on August 22, Besides the “Follow Wukong Through Shanxi” route map, it has also developed a variety of cultural products.4. What distinguishes “Black Myth: Wukong” from other games?A．It is the most successful game.B．It employs advanced technology.C．It features attractive characters.D．It is integrated with traditional culture.5. How does the author show the game’s impact on tourism?A．Using statistics. B．Giving a definition.C．Listing examples. D．Making a comparison.6. What does the phrase “capitalize on” mean in the last paragraph mean?A．Take advantage of. B．Make money from.C．Catch up with. D．Catch on.7. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A．The game sparked interest in ancient Chinese literature.B．The government launched measures to promote tourism.C．Tourism interest doubled in Shanxi compared to last year.D．Most protected cultural heritage sites are located in Shanxi.Do you know that the human brain doesn’t rea ch full maturity (成熟) until people are in their mid-20s? Brains develop our emotions first and our capacity for reasoning second.Before the age of about 25, the brain relies heavily on the limbic system (大脑边缘系统), which is responsible for emotional responses, while the logical, decision-making part (known as the prefrontal cortex) is still in the process of developing. It’s not that the prefrontal cortex (前额皮质) doesn’t function at all for the first 25 years of life —rather, that it’s a work in progress.To understand how the mind works, it can be useful to know the roles that these two parts of the brain play. The limbic system processes sensory information — everything you see, smell, touch, taste, hear. When you sense danger, this translates to fear and w ill likely lead to action. It’s also the part of the brain involved in seeking out rewards and new experiences, which might be found through spending time with friends or doing exciting activities. Meanwhile, some of the important roles of the prefrontal cortex are to plan ahead, control impulsive (易冲动的) behaviours, and drive social interaction and self-awareness. It might be helpful to think of the limbic system as the accelerator and the prefrontal cortex as the brakes.Having a fully functioning accelera tor when your brakes don’t quite work yet might seem like a recipe for disaster — and sometimes it can be. But your brain is evolving in this way for a good reason: to allow you to adapt to your environment. Scientists call this plasticity (可塑性). This special quality is what makes the teen years the best time to keep your options open, learn new skills, and to prepare for the future. In evolutionary terms, it’s extremely beneficial, but can also come with some challenges.Understanding more about the inner workings of the brain at different life stages can help you to better respond, communicate, and seek support when it’s needed. Plus, it can teach you to be nicer to yourself and let go of mistakes. It’s worth remembering that not everything you do is a ful ly conscious decision — some of it is heavily influenced by the way your developing brain works.8. What is the function of the first paragraph?A．To set the background. B．To present a discovery.C．To introduce the topic. D．To express the purpose.9. What is more likely to occur in teenagers and young adults?A．Higher levels of self-control. B．Afore frequent impulsive behaviors.C．More cautious risk assessment. D．Stronger long-term planning abilities.10. Which of the following can you infer from the passage?A．The prefrontal cortex doesn’t function for the first 25 years.B．The limbic system develops later than the prefrontal cortex.C．Sensory information is closely related to the prefrontal cortex.D．Immature decisions are acceptable during developmental years.11. What is mainly talked about in the last paragraph?A．Benefits of delayed brain maturation.B．Biological basis of adolescent risk-taking.C．Emotional Functions of the limbic system.D．Value of understanding brain development.Despite ChatGPT positioning itself as a productivity booster for workers, two recent studies show that women use it 16 to 20 percentage points less than men, even when employed in the same jobs or fields. This indicates that not everyone has embraced the technology.A study by researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Copenhagen surveyed 100,000 Danish workers across 11 professions on their usage of ChatGPT, relating responses with personal data like income and education. The results indicated that women less tended to use ChatGPT compared to men in the same fields For instance, while about one-third of female teachers employed ChatGPT, this number rose to half among males. Even within the same companies performing similar tasks, a 16 percentage point difference was observed. This gap suggests that a lack of confidence among women, who reported the need for training, might contribute to lower adoption rates.Another potential explanation comes from research by researchers at Aalto University and the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). It revealed a gender imbalance in ChatGPT usage among students, with female students in NHH’s undergraduate program being 18 percentage points less likely to use it frequently. This trend was particularly evident among mid-to-high-performing women. Follow-up questions indicated that high-achieving women would self-enforce restrictions, suggesting a ‘good girl’ behavior where they prefer to accomplish tasks independently without shortcuts. Low performers were almost as likely as men to use the technology.A lack of AI experience can be costly when entering the job market. Researchers surveyed 1,143 hiring managers and found that they value high-performing women with AI skills 8% more than those without. This advantage does not apply to men, indicating rewards for women who relax their self-imposed bans,Tera Allas from McKinsey warns that Al, chiefly used by men, might eventually tailor more for them, potentially shutting women out in the long term. However, Danielle Li of MIT notes these studies don’t prove if men’s ChatGPT use results in better or more productive work. Currently, she suggests, the technology might just be a digital toy, and high-achieving women might excel at avoiding distractions.12. What do we know about the studies mentioned in the first two paragraphs?A．Less than 16% females use AI to teach.B．Everyone does not welcome AI technology.C．Males use AI for work 50% more than females.D．People from 11 different countries are interviewed.13. Which may contribute to the lower adoption rate of ChatGPT among women?A．Self-set limits. B．Workplace gender inequality.C．Digital skills gap. D．Insufficient technology access.14. What is true according to Paragraphs 4 and 5?A．Current ChatGPT usage improves productivity.B．Women without AI experience are valued equally.C．Women may be excluded if not adopting technology.D．Hiring managers don’t consider AI skills when evaluating.15. What is the main idea of the passage?A．ChatGPT usage varies between genders.B．ChatGPT is effective in boosting productivity.C．Hiring managers value AI skills in candidates.D．High-achieving women avoid using ChatGPT.Overthinking can trap you in a cycle of worry and doubt, making decisions feel impossible. 16 Below are three strategies to help you break free and start living the life you deserve.Limit the Time You Spend on DecisionsOne of the main causes of overthinking is the fear of making the wrong decision, which often leads to hours, days, or even weeks of indecision. To counter this, give yourself a time limit to make decisions. By imposing a timelimit, you force your brain to focus on what truly matters. 17Overthinking, driven by worries about the past or future, pulls you from the present and increases stress. Mindfulness is a powerful solution to overthinking because it settles you in the here and now. When falling into a cycle of overthinking, pause and take a few deep breaths. 18 These simple practices bring you back to the present and help interrupt the cycle of overthinking.Take Action to Break the CycleOverthinking leads to inaction, fueling more overthinking. One of the most effective ways to disrupt this cycle is to take immediate action, no matter how small. Action breeds progress, and progress helps quiet the overthinking mind. Taking action also builds confidence. 19 This realization can significantly reduce the need to overthink as you learn to trust your ability to adapt and respond in real time.Overthinking is a trap, but it’s on e you can escape. By limiting your time on decisions, practicing mindfulness, and taking action, you can break free from the mental chatter holding you back. 20When I was a young boy, our home was located near a public swimming pool. During the summer months, I developed a daily ________ of swimming and playing there for countless hours. The best thing of all was a ________ where you could purchase a refreshing Coca-Cola for just fifteen cents and a bag of chips for only a dime (十美分). Often my Mom or Nana would often give me a quarter before I left, ensuring I could enjoy a ________.Sometimes, however, they were ________ or busy. On such days, I would try to search the couch cushions (坐垫), hoping to find some ________ change that had fal len out of someone’s pockets. Much to my delight, I frequently found coins like dimes and ________ even a quarter. With the newfound treasure, I’d ________ to the pool, with change in my hand and happiness in my heart. I remember looking between the cushions in the winter a few times but not even find a ________.Only recently did it ________ me why I always found money in the couch cushions during summer but not in winter. I ________ Mom, Nana, or Dad secretly placed coins there. They knew it would ________ my day. Of course, they never ________ anything about it, even after I had grown up. I guess some secrets are too good to ________. I believe that maybe an unobserved act of kindness has a special joy to it. You get no ________ for it, at least not to your face. Yet, it fills your heart with pure happiness. And you know that you are making this world a much more loving and joyful place. But, no act of kindness is ever truly ________. God sees them all. God loves them all. And God smiles down upon them all.21.A．routine B．schedule C．habit D．plan22.A．bench B．stand C．cart D．counter23.A．drink B．meal C．feast D．treat24.A．present B．unoccupied C．inaccessible D．unavailable 25.A．spare B．extra C．additional D．necessary26.A．rarely B．regularly C．occasionally D．seldom27.A．walk B．rush C．hesitate D．wander28.A．cent B．dime C．dollar D．quarter29.A．seize B．bless C．confuse D．strike30.A．claim B．suspect C．acknowledge D．ignore31.A．make B．ruin C．improve D．enhance32.A．suggest B．deny C．mention D．detect33.A．keep B．spot C．share D．distribute34.A．recognition B．award C．feedback D．appreciation 35.A．unnoticed B．unseen C．ignored D．hidden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。

安徽省合肥市六校联盟2023-2024学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题一、听力选择题1．What did the man do last night?A．He picked up his friend.B．He watched a match.C．He went to the movies. 2．Where are the speakers?A．In a gym.B．In a shop.C．In a classroom.3．What does the man probably do?A．He is a postman.B．He is a student.C．He is a policeman. 4．Why is the woman unable to go to the party?A．She is sick.B．She has to work.C．She isn’t interested in it. 5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Vacation days.B．The business trip.C．Their holiday in Hawaii.听下面一段对话，回答以下题。

6．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Guide and tourist.B．Waiter and customer.C．Taxi driver and passenger. 7．What is the weather like now?A．Sunny.B．Snowy.C．Rainy.听下面一段对话，回答以下题。

8．How does the man feel about the interview?A．Confident.B．Nervous.C．Terrible.9．What is the woman’s last suggestion?A．Dress neatly.B．Keep smiling.C．Prepare for questions.听下面一段对话，回答以下题。

2023_2024学年河北省石家庄市高二上册期中英语模拟试卷注意事项:1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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。

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. £ 19.15.答案是C。

1. What has Eric been given for his birthday?A. A book.B. A dairy.C. An album.2. Where does the conversation most likely take place?A. At a shopping mall.B. At a bus stop.C. In a bank.3. When will Tom get his book bag?A. Today.B. Tomorrow.C. The day after tomorrow.4. How is the weather now?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. How the woman got the sun.B. When the woman went sailing.C. Where the woman had a holiday.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。

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。

2023-2024学年江西省赣州市赣州市部分学校联考高二上学期11月期中英语试题If you are seeking to unlock the secrets to success, here are four books that offer invaluable wisdom and practical advice to help you along your path.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleStephen R. Covey’s timeless classic outlines seven foundational principles for personal and professional success. From proactive (积极主动的) decision-making to effective leadership and interpersonal skills, this book stresses the importance of matching personal values with actions. It serves as a powerful guide to achieving long-term success and building meaningful relationships.Outliers: The Story of SuccessIn the book, Malcolm Gladwell explores the factors that contribute to exceptional success. Through insightful case studies, Gladwell challenges traditional thoughts of talent and hard work, stressing the importance of opportunities, cultural backgrounds, and deliberate practice. This thought-provoking book encourages readers to rethink their approaches to success and shows the importance of making use of unique circumstances.Mindset: The New Psychology of SuccessIn the book, Carol S. Dweck explores the power of mindset and its effect on personal growth and achievement. By distinguishing between a “fixed mindset” and a “growth mindset”, Dweck highlights how accepting challenges, maintaining resilience, and cultivating a love for learning can lead to remarkable success. This book provides valuable insights for transforming obstacles (障碍) into opportunities for growth.PrinciplesRay Dalio’s Principles is a transformative guidebook packed with valuable insights. Drawing on his extensive experience in investment management, Dalio shares practical wisdom for success. The book offers actionable principles for decision-making, problem-solving, and personal growth. By applying these principles, readers can deal with challenges, seize opportunities, and make a meaningful impact.1. Which factors contributing to success does the second book stress?A．Talent and hard work. B．Creative thinking and teamwork.C．Chances and cultural backgrounds. D．Adventurous action and confidence.2. Whose book highlights the impact of mentality on individual development?A．Stephen R. Covey’s.B．Malcolm Gladwell’s.C．Carol S. Dweck’s.D．Ray Dalio’s.3. What is the text?A．A piece of news of new authors. B．A recommendation on books.C．A paper on the secrets to success. D．A text on successfully writing books.In 1999, Rebecca Constantino began doing a study at schools across Los Angeles. She had just completed a PhD in Language, Literacy and Learning, and she was analyzing children’s access to books in wealthy and low income communities.One day, she saw something that stopped her in her tracks. “I was at a school in a wealthy community, and they were getting rid of almost brand-new books because they didn’t have room in the library,” said Constantino. She put the books in her car and drove them to a school in an underserved community.Shocked by the difference she saw in public school libraries, Constantino became determined to bridge th e gap. “School libraries are not funded well, and sometimes not funded at all,” said Constantino. “If you’re a child in an underserved community, you’re left with boring, outdated, and uninteresting books.”The word about Constantino’s work was spread, and books began piling up. Today, her nonprofit organization, Access Books, has provided more than 1.5 million books to public- school and community libraries across California. The group has also redecorated close to 350 libraries in public schools and homeless shelters.Constantino recruits (招募) volunteers who work alongside the community to create a warm, vibrant (充满生机的) and welcoming library space. Students and their families, as well as school staff and teachers, come together to join in. “We’re working together. It’s not a gift; it’s a partnership. It really builds a sense of community,”said Constantino.In addition to book donations and refurbishing (再装修) libraries, the group offers author visits with schools and holds an annual writers conference for kids. Constantino said, “If we provide high-interest books and a beautiful library space, they do come and they do read. We found that in the schools that we serve, the number of books borrowed increases significantly after our coming. So we know that kids are really interested in the books that we give. My goal is that kids can always have a friend in a book and they can always turn to a book to find comfort and to learn something.”4. Why did Constantino do the study in 1999?A．To prepare for a PhD.B．To reduce the waste of books.C．To donate more books to poor communities.D．To figure out kids’ ways of gaining reading books.5. How did Constantino bridge the gap?A．By obtaining donated books.B．By raising money on the street.C．By founding a profitable organization.D．By getting support from the local government.6. Which can best describe Constantino’s work?A．Ambitious. B．Controversial. C．Depressing. D．Successful.7. What impact does the nonprofit organization have on kids in poor communities?A．They are more willing to read books.B．They can turn to writers on campus.C．They donate their own books to school libraries.D．They think the books on the shelf difficult to read.Finding low-cost sustainable building materials is important for the environment and in providing access to affordable housing. Researchers have created a composite (复合的) building material by replacing sand in building materials with a common, non-degradable (不可降解的) waste product: used disposable diapers (一次性尿布).Driven b y a desire to solve Indonesia’s significant population growth and demand for low-cost housing, researchers looked for a way of maintaining the benefits of building materials but making it more environmentally friendly and cheaper to produce. Building material samples containing different proportions (比例) of disposable diaper waste were tested. Then the researchers calculated the maximum amount of sand that could be replaced with diaper waste, finding that up to 8% of the sand could be replaced to safely construct a house with 36 square meters. 10% of the sand could be replaced in a three-story house and 27% in a single- story house. In terms of the materials used to create partition walls (隔断墙), the researchers said they could replace up to 40% of sand.“Th is research has concluded that adding used diapers to building materials does not significantly weaken its strength, ” the team stated. “It proves using diapers to create composite materials is feasible, particularly concerning the development of environmentally friendly and cost-effective materials. ”Indonesia is ranked sixth globally for disposable diaper usage. Many used diapers are thrown away in the country’s rivers and waterways, causing pollution. In 2019, the total waste in Indonesia was 29. 21 million tons. This figure rose to 32. 76 million tons in 2020.However, the researchers know the current limitations of using waste diapers as a construction material. For one thing, it would require engagement with waste treatment facilities to collect used diapers from households and deal with them. Secondly, machines that cut up the used diapers would be needed on a large scale.Nonetheless, the research highlights the potential for using non-degradable waste, addressing sustainability issues and providing low-cost housing.8. Which is an advantage of replacing sand with used disposable diapers?A．Lowering carbon footprint. B．Speeding up the construction of housing.C．Increasing the weight of building materials. D．Improving the quality of building materials.9. What does the underlined word “feasible” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．Enormous. B．Conservative. C．Practical. D．Urgent.10. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 4?A．To introduce a topic. B．To attract the readers.C．To draw a conclusion. D．To provide background information.11. What can be the best title for the text?A．Building Materials Are in Great DemandB．Indonesia’s Awareness of Environmental ProtectionC．A Further Study on Materials of Disposable DiapersD．Waste Disposable Diapers Lay the Foundation for Future HomesWhen scientists talk about recent extinctions, birds and mammals (哺乳动物) get most of the attention. But the first global analysis of its kind finds it is twice as many plants that have disappeared as birds, mammals, and amphibians (两栖动物) combined.Researchers reviewed published research, international databases, and museum specimens such as grasses from Madagascar, finding that 571 plants species have gone extinct in the past 250 years. One reason why the total is higher than that of the well-studied animals is that there are simply more species of plants. Looking at percentages, the situation is worse for mammals and birds. An estimated 5% of those species have gone extinct, compared with 0.2% of plants.The loss includes the Chile sandalwood tree in the South Pacific, which was cut down for its fragrant (芳香的) wood. It was last seen on Robinson Crusoe Island in 1908. The extinction rates among plants have been highest for trees and shrubs on islands, which often have species that occur nowhere else, and in regions with rich diversity, especially the tropics and in Mediterranean climates.Just a few years later, the world lost the banded Trinity (Thismia americana), a leafless plant that grew entirely underground except for its flowers. Most species of this kind of plant grow in rainforests, but this plant was first described in 1912 in a sandy wetland in Chicago, Illinois, and was wiped out by development.According to the team’s report in Nature Ecol ogy & Evolution, the total of 571 extinct plant species is four times higher than the official listing kept by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Even so, it is probably still an underestimate (低估), as less is known about the status of plants in Africa and South America than on other continents. Many of these species may disappear, too. A major review of the status of global biodiversity recently estimated that more than a million species, including 14% of plant and animal diversity, are threatened with extinction.12. What caused the extinction of the Chile sandalwood tree?A．Climate change. B．The market demand.C．Environmental pollution. D．The decline of the habitat.13. What do we know about the banded trinity?A．It flowered without bearing seeds.B．It disappeared during the 19th century.C．It was a flowering plant without leaves.D．It was a rare plant growing underground.14. What can we infer about the plant species from the text?A．Their current situation is more worrying.B．About one plant species dies out every year.C．More plant species will keep alive in the reserve.D．They would be replaced by other new species soon.15. In which section of the newspaper can we find the text?A．Sports. B．Nature. C．Entertainment. D．Figures.Words of SupportWhen your friends have doubts about their work or think their latest idea is second-rate, you’ve probably felt unsure about just how to support. But being there for people you love can be a positive experience for both sides. 16 Read on for tips on how to show your support.Be positive. One way to offer support is to remind your friends of any previous occasions when they doubted themselves or their writing but their English teacher thought it was great and gave them a top mark. If they’re still worried, you could highlight what you like in the work. Be as specific as you can about these areas. 17Be supportive. The golden rule is to be supportive and to help people grow and develop. 18 This provides the person with something c oncrete that they can change and means they’re less likely to feel they’re being unfairly criticised or that there’s nothing they can do to make things better.Be patient. 19 This can help them feel valued. If someone hasn’t requested your opinions but t hey seem unsure of what they’ve done and you’re familiar with the subject, you could ask if they’d be OK to hear your thoughts.20 Part of being supportive and honest is appreciating when people treat you with the same respect and learning from what they know and the words of encouragement they share with you.Life can throw us something difficult, but, every now and then, a ray of sunshine breaks through the clouds.There’s an elderly lady in Boston who has her own heartwarming_______. She is Marilyn. She happened to meet her own kind people during her _______ trip to the nearby supermarket on Saturdays.Marilyn, who always had her husband by her side during previous _______ to the supermarket, gathered the strength to head to the supermarket in Auburndale after the loss of her _______.She felt lucky that all was going well. However, at the checkout, she was _______ by the news that her credit card was _______. As it turned out, her card had been _______ a couple of days earlier because it was in her late husband’s name.Marilyn was in a mix of shock and _______ as she stood at the register. A gentleman behind her, without he sitation, _______ to pay the bill. It wasn’t a small grocery bill!Marilyn, with a deep sense of gratitude, ________ his help and hoped to pay him back. But all he said was, “No. Just wish me a happy life.” Marilyn didn’t want to ________though.Her family turned to social media, eager to find the mystery man. Marilyn ________ her viewpoints, saying, “Even if he doesn’t want to come forward, I’m hoping that he’ll know that I’m ________ grateful.” And to keep the kindness rolling, she promised to help fello w ________whenever she could.Stories like these ________ us of the boundless warmth and compassion humans are capable of. 21.A．experience B．approach C．announcement D．report22.A．remote B．regular C．slow D．exciting23.A．trips B．adventures C．discoveries D．celebrations24.A．daughter B．father C．husband D．sister25.A．convinced B．dominated C．advised D．hit26.A．refused B．shamed C．observed D．ruined27.A．complained B．canceled C．appreciated D．blamed28.A．anger B．disappointment C．embarrassment D．delight29.A．pretended B．offered C．learned D．regretted30.A．affected B．performed C．caused D．accepted31.A．sit back B．get around C．wipe out D．give up32.A．matched B．voiced C．changed D．positioned33.A．purely B．instantly C．incredibly D．originally34.A．sellers B．composers C．sculptors D．shoppers35.A．remind B．cure C．cheat D．clear阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2023-2024学年河北省石家庄名校高二下学期期中大联考英语试题Here is something you need to know before your trip to Grenada.When to GoWith an average annual temperature of around 25°C, the year in Grenada is divided into two seasons. The dry season is from January to May, and the rainy season is from June to December. The weather is hotter from June to November and cooler from December to March. Hurricanes occur during the rainy season.What You Need●A valid p assport book and evidence of return/ onward travel arrangements are required to enter Grenada.●A valid passport means it doesn’t expire within 6 months after your return date.What You Can Do in GrenadaThere are so many fun and amazing things to do in Grenada. If you love beaches, you can find your joy in the Grand Anse Beach and the Levera Beach. And for nature lovers, Mount Qua Qua, Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls and La Sagesse Nature Center are places you are sure to visit. You can’t miss Fort George and Fort Frederick built long ago, which have been standing for centuries. What’s more, if you like eating chocolate a lot, you can also come here in May to be part of the Grenada Chocolate Festival.Safety & SecurityGrenada is very safe but it’s always sensible to exercise caution regardless of where you’re traveling. Exercise these precautions while in Grenada.●Stay in well- lit and populated areas after dark.●Don’t leave money, credit cards, cameras and other electronic devices unattended, especially on the beaches or in vehicles.●Most hotels provide a safe in the room. Lock important things, like your jewellery and passport in it.1. In which month can you go to Grenada if you want to avoid hurricanes?A．In March. B．In June. C．In November. D．In December.2. Which place is best for history lovers to visit?A．Grand Anse Beach. B．Royal Mount Carmel Waterfalls.C．Fort Frederick. D．La Sagesse Nature Center.3. What are you advised to do when travelling in Grenada?A．Keep your valuables in a hotel safe. B．Leave your passport on the tour bus.C．Avoid using credit cards in the hotels. D．Stay in less crowded outdoor areas atnight.Life can change in the blink of an eye. For Bridgette Ponson, one of those moments took place in the parking lot at her workplace, Layton Christian Academy. While she was in the parking lot, her 2-year-old boy and 3-year-old girl in tow, a car hit them. This left the mother and her kids trapped beneath the car. Thankfully, the woman driver wasn’t driving very fast. At that momen t, she was blinded by the sun. However, she got out of the car to help as soon as possible. Plus, she wasn’t the only one who stopped what they were doing to save Bridgette and her kids.Soon, Chris Crowder, CEO of the school, became aware of the accident. Without delay, he united a group of students to help. “It was split second,” Chris recalled. “I immediately just ran into the building because I knew I had to get a lot of people to lift this car. The students just heard me shout. All students from differ ent countries just ran out and lifted it up.”Still, this wasn’t an easy task. The car was heavy. But the whole group of students worked together to lift the car enough for Bridgette and her kids to get free. Finally, one kid was flown to Primary Children’s Hospital while Bridgette and the other kid were taken by ambulance to the hospital. Although Bridgette took the brunt of the injuries, all three of them were expected to make complete recoveries within a few days. The heroic students who helped out certainly got their well-deserved praise.“I’m very proud of our kids. They ran out without hesitation, and they just knew what to do without even being told what to do. I’m even surprised by the driver who was behind the wheel. She immediately ran to help,” sa id Chris.4. Which of the following caused the accident in the parking lot?A．The car was speeding. B．The driver was trapped in the car.C．Bridgette ignored the surroundings. D．The sunlight blocked the driver’s sight. 5. Why were the students gathered quickly by Chris?A．To meet foreign students. B．To avoid the car accident.C．To provide emergency aid. D．To lift the kids out of the car.6. What can we conclude from paragraph 3?A．Many hands make light work. B．The hospital is no place to be sick.C．Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten. D．Praise makes good men better and bad men worse.7. What did Chris think of the action to help?A．Passive. B．Hesitant. C．Timely. D．Expected.In the past, music recording was primitive. A recording engineer placed microphones in front of instruments. The producer pressed record and signaled the band to play. There was a human touch to recordings, and this way of recording gave rock music its raw edge. But here we are today. Complex and advanced audio software sits in every recording studio. The higher cost and greater practicality make creating digital music common.However, the modern recordings aren’t beneficial to a rock record. Let’s not forget, being in a band is laborious. You need like-minded musicians to rehearse for hours on end. Nowadays, this isn’t a necessity.Programming drums on a computer is as simple as filling cells on a spreadsheet, and there you have it, a drumbeat. Only a few professionals are aware that they aren’t listening to true live dr ums. Such tech is even accessible on your smartphone. Whether on a train or in a bedroom, you can create a full band track without a live band.What happened to rock music? With pop and hip hop dominating the charts, it feels like the time for bands is over. Is rock music really dying out? Is it really on its last legs, or are we just not trying hard enough?Artists, inspired by the great rock bands, seek to put their own spin on this classic genre. The spirit of rock music still remains. One singer mixed soul and rock while one band combined indie rock with elements of techno, both with underlying rock characteristics.The truth is that fresh rock bands are out there and you just need to dig deeper. A search through online music blogs shows a growing number of new rock bands. While rock bands are now not as popular as before and not receiving mainstream exposure, the flame still burns brightly.8. Which words can best describe the past music recording?A．Underdeveloped and low-cost. B．Easy and time-saving.C．Demanding and complex. D．Digital and creative.9. What makes programming drums easy in modern recording process?A．Low demands for music. B．Advanced audio software.C．Deep understanding of music. D．Help from professional musicians.10. Why are one singer and one band mentioned in paragraph 5?A．To tell rock music has lost its original attraction.B．To show rock music may be presented in new styles.C．To stress rock music is no longer mainstream music.D．To compare rock music with some other kinds of music.11. What can be the best title for the text?A．Is Rock Music Going Dead? B．Why Is Rock Music Disappearing?C．A New Kind of Music Is Emerging D．A Way of Recording Music Is GettingAcceptedChinese material scientists have found the soil on the moon may potentially be able to generate oxygen and fuel, a finding that means more possibilities of humans to use lunar resources to further exploration of the moon and beyond.The researchers at Nanjing University showed that the lunar sample brought back by China’s Chang’e- 5 contains active compounds（化合物） that can change carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuel. Initially, they hoped to design a system that took advantage of lunar soil and solar radiation, the two rich resources on the moon, according to a study published on Thursday in the journal Joule.After analyzing the Chang’e-5’s lunar soil, the team found the sample contained metal- rich substances, which could work as a catalyst（催化剂） to make oxygen using sunlight and carbon dioxide. The team proposed a strategy using lunar soil to electrolyze water from the moon and the astronauts’ life support system into oxygen and hydrogen. The process was powered by sunlight. The carbon dioxide breathed out by moon inhabitants can be collected and combined with hydrogen to produce the fuel, also catalyzed by the lunar soil, according to the study. The researchers said with this method, no external energy apart from sunlight would be used to produce oxygen and fuel to support life on a moon base.“We use the env ironmental resources to minimize rocket payload, and our strategy provides a scenario for a sustainable and affordable living environment for life out of the Earth,” said the paper’s first author Yao Yingfang from Nanjing University, expressing his assumpt ion.“The challenge lies in the fact that catalytic efficiency of lunar soil is lower than catalysts on the Earth,” said the researchers. They are testing different approaches in order to improve the design. The team is looking for an opportunity to test t he system in space with China’s future manned lunar missions.12. What is the main implication of Chinese scientists’ discovery of the moon’s soil?A．The moon is rich in rare elements. B．Lunar soil can be used for exploringspace.C．The moon can be lived on by humans. D．Lunar soil is a new renewable energysource.13. What did the researchers work on according to paragraph 3?A．The process of the sun producing light.B．The analysis of China’s Chang’e-5’s work.C．The supportive method producing metal- rich substances.D．The sustainable living strategy employing lunar resources.14. What does the underlined word “scenario” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Contract. B．Profession. C．Possibility. D．Sponsor.15. What is the text mainly about?A．The discovery of active compounds on the moon.B．The testing approaches to improving the lunar soil.C．The research on the environmental system of the moon.D．The study of using lunar soil for oxygen and fuel production.The voice within can be your inside guidance system toward development and optimism. But sometimes, that inner dialogue also presents a critical voice that points out shortcomings, limits and concerns. 16●Identify negative thoughts. 17 So you must first learn how to identify these thoughts to break the bad cycle of negative thought patterns. It is important for you to write down any negative thought that may be coming to your mind. You may replace negative thoughts with healthy ones as you begin to change your way of thinking.● 18 If you want to live a happy and fulfilling life, it’s vital to surround yourself with people who want to see you do good and support your highest self. Spend a lot of time together with friends who express healthy thoughts and a positive mindset, and then your own thought pattern can be positively influenced.●Shift your mindset toward growth. A growth mindset is a belief that your talents will develop over time. A person with a growth mindset tends to be less likely to suffer mental health problems than someone with a fixed mindset. People with a fixed mindset tend to become stuck in their ways, with repetitive thoughts circling around their heads. 19 It can guide them toward happiness and success.●Choose to respond rather than react. Often, when people feel touched, they react without thinking.20 However, by choosing to respond mindfully rather than react, you are controlling your thoughts in a healthy way. So next time you notice a powerful thought coming up, take a moment to reflect before reacting.The teacher asked, “Is everybody ready?” I _________ wasn’t ready. It was the early 1980’s. I was in my high school typing _________ and totally confused.I had taken it as a (n) _________ course because taking French or Spanish language seemed too difficult. _________, I wished I hadn’t chosen it. I was on _________—my fingers were shaking and my heart was beating wildly. I had thought we would just be learning to touch type (盲打), not be tested on speed and accuracy. Besides, I was the only freshman in the class, and the other students were _________ to me. My young body felt too nervous to be typing so quickly and_________.The teacher said, “Hands on home keys. Eyes on books. Ready, type!” Suddenly, the room was alive with 30 electric typewriters’ keys _________ on. I tried my best to _________, but it was obvious that being a secretary wasn’t in my future. While I didn’t __________ many errors, my typing speed was horribly slow. And I knew I wasn’t going to get a good __________ on this test. I really__________ taking this class and wished I could be learning French instead.Now years later, I’m a novelist. I’m so happy that I took that class and learned how to type. It has helped me write countless __________ flowing through my mind and into my __________ through keyboards. It has helped me to write e-mails full of kindness to __________ with friends and family. It has helped me to do what I should do and share what I was meant to share in life.21.A．certainly B．slightly C．willingly D．hardly22.A．library B．class C．service D．organization 23.A．psychological B．legal C．advertising D．optional24.A．Otherwise B．Meanwhile C．However D．Therefore25.A．edge B．purpose C．time D．track26.A．equal B．senior C．crucial D．resistant27.A．straightly B．similarly C．precisely D．mindlessly28.A．passed B．fixed C．taken D．struck29.A．keep up B．turn up C．back down D．come down30.A．admit B．make C．express D．analyse31.A．decision B．profession C．shelter D．grade32.A．enjoyed B．suggested C．avoided D．regretted33.A．plays B．stories C．sayings D．poems34.A．document B．case C．computer D．room35.A．exchange B．sympathize C．compare D．fight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.The Huang He Valley, also 36 (refer) to as the Yellow River Valley, was the birthplace of ancient Chinese civilization, because of 37 it is often called “Mother River”. The valley is at the center of thousands of years of Chinese history. 38 China’s second-longest river, the Huang He is over 5,400 kilometers long. It is called the Yellow River because its waters carry sand and mud, 39 (give) the river its yellow-brown color.While the river helps create fertile land that is suited for farming, during certain times of the year, the Huang He 40 (frequent) overflows, which damages housing and crops across the North China Plain, 41 important agricultural region. For thousands of years, the Chinese 42 (conduct) major public projects to keep control of the water from the Huang He, including hydroelectric dams in modern times. Despite the possibility of flooding, the Huang He Valley basin is home to a huge population, and many of the country’s oldest cities are located along the river.Tribes and villages appeared from around 2100 BC to 1600 BC in the Huang He Valley. During that time, tribal leaders came together to solve the problem of the Huang He overflowing and wiping out 43 (they) villages and crops. With the ability 44 (control) the Huang He better and save the crops from flooding, a number of 45 (dynasty) were then headquartered in the region. The valley became the center of Chinese culture, society and learning.46. 假定你是李华，你校英语社团将举办主题为“Protecting Wildlife”的英语演讲比赛。

浙江“七彩阳光”新高考研究联盟2023-2024学年上学期期中联考高二年级英语学科试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Here are the best summer destinations to travel to for an amazing summer vacation with your folks! Read on, to know more about all these exciting places.London-Gape at the Big Ben TowerLondon is world-famous for its nice summer weather, strict British guards that stand outside the honorable Buckingham Palace, and the delicious fish and chips that will keep you coming back for more! Plus, it’s charming festivals like St. Patrick’s Day, and Beer Week that take awesomeness to a new level altogether!Suggested Duration: 4-7 daysNew Zealand-Scenic Landscapes for Nature LoversNew Zealand is surely one of the best summer destinations in the world owing to the fact that it enjoys summery weather when it is winter in Asia, giving us a perfect excuse to go there to escape the cold. It’s also one of the most scenic and beautiful destinations in the world owing to the majestic landscapes that appear to be from another planet altogether!Suggested Duration: 3–4 daysIceland-Watch Colors Blend BeautifullyIceland is where every traveler needs to go if nature and adventure is what they love. This place offers not only breathtaking views, but also refreshing experiences that are enough to enjoy relaxation from the humidity (湿度) and heat.Suggested Duration: 6-7 daysBali-Honeymooner’s ParadiseOffering postcard-like views of the sunset, Bali is also famous for shopping and its yoga retreats. The charming culture, the picturesque islands, and the awesome food are enough to make you believe that it’s one of the best summer holiday destinations in the world.Suggested Duration: 2-3 days1．What will make you go back for more in London?A．Picturesque views. B．Charming culture.C．Typical fish and chips. D．Buckingham Palace.2．Which month is the best for Asians to go to New Zealand?A．January. B．April. C．July. D．October. 3．Which destination will you recommend for an adventure lover?A．London. B．Iceland. C．New Zealand. D．Bali.I remember the first time I saw a skateboarder roll past me when I was 14 in the early 90s. The skater wove in and out of the schoolchildren. He moved in such a smooth and cool way. He flowed through the crowds in the same way that water finds its natural route. It was the coolest thing I’d ever seen. Why walk to school when you could skate? After serious saving and a request for early birthday funds, I found myself in the skate shop and got my first skateboard.What I didn’t know then was that this first attempt was the beginning of a voyage that would never end. Information and experiences were exchanged and shared with friends. Videos of legendary professionals — Mark Gonzales, Rodney Mullen, Chris Miller — were circulated and pored over. After making a thorough study, I realized that dedication and perseverance played a great role in skateboarding.Skateboarding forever changes the way you see urban spaces. The 1960s architectural eyesores (碍眼的建筑) become a creative challenge which awaits the unusual exploration of a skater. With the streets as your playground, loyal friendships are formed. You wander like a wolf pack, hunting out new challenges and opportunities. And when you journey further into the unknown architectural skate spots around the globe, you know endless good times await. You’re a global conqueror aboard four wheels and seven layers of plywood (胶合板).There are no short cuts in the sport. As a creative culture, skateboarding is big business for sure, but the ability to flow confidently on a skateboard is no easy thing to achieve. To succeed at anything worth hard work, you need patience and perseverance — skateboarding is no different.I’m now 36, and, as I continue to age, my adventures as a skateboarder will go on. While tricks come and go for the most part, it’s the feeling of smoothly moving through time and space that inspires a skateboarder on. Skateboarding is an extension of play and of that, I shall never tire.4．Why did the author set foot on a skateboard at first?A．Because he got a skateboard as a birthday gift.B．Because he was interested in the culture of skateboarding.C．Because he was impressed by a stranger’s skateboarding skills.D．Because he wanted a unique means of transportation to go to school,5．What does the underlined phrase “pored over” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Warmly welcomed. B．Highly praised.C．Fully expected. D．Carefully studied.6．What are the most important factors in having extraordinary skateboard skills according to the text?A．Confidence and courage. B．Devotion and continuous effort.C．Information and experience. D．Talent and social skills.7．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Why I Love Skateboarding B．How I Learnt SkateboardingC．Who Inspired Me to Skateboard D．What I Learn from SkateboardingTaking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology. “Our study found that gum (牙龈) disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage (萎缩) in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer’s disease,” said study author Satoshi Yamaguchi, Ph. D．of Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.The study involved 172 people without memory problems. Their average age was 67. Participants had dental exams and took memory tests at the beginning of the study. They also had brain scans to measure the volume of their hippocampus at the beginning of the study. This was measured again four years later. For each participant, researchers counted the number of teeth and checked for amount of gum disease.Researchers found that the number of teeth and amount of gum disease was linked to changes in the left hippocampus of the brain. For people with mild gum disease, having fewer teeth was associated with a faster rate of brain shrinkage, which is the same for people with severe gum disease having more teeth. After adjusting for age, researchers found that for people with mildgum disease, the increase in the rate of brain shrinkage due to one less tooth was equal to nearly one year of brain aging. By contrast, for people with severe gum disease the increase in brain shrinkage due to one more tooth was equal to 1.3 years of brain aging.“These results highlight the importance of preserving the health of the teeth and not just maintaining the teeth,” Yamaguchi said. “The findings suggest that controlling the progression of gum disease through regular dental visits is crucial, and that teeth with severe gum disease may need to be removed and replaced with appropriate false ones.” Yamaguchi said future studies are needed with larger groups of people. The limitation of the study is that it was conducted in one region of Japan, so the results may not be applied to other locations.8．What is Yamaguchi’s study mainly about?A．Causes of gum discase. B．The symptoms of brain shrinkage.C．Ways to take good care of one’s teeth. D．The connection between the teeth and the brain.9．How did researchers reach the conclusion?A．By making comparisons. B．By referring to previous studies.C．By conducting a survey among dentists. D．By proving experts’ theory in experiments. 10．What do the research findings indicate?A．Gum disease is increasing among people.B．Keeping teeth healthy is of great importance.C．Removing natural teeth is bad for dental health.D．Doing a routine dental checkup can avoid gum disease.11．What’s Yamaguchi’s attitude towards the study?A．Disapproving. B．Unclear.C．Positive. D．Objective.Not long after my daughter was born in early 2013, I had a serious thought about the life that lay ahead for her. With health and luck, she will live long enough to see the dawn of the 22nd century.As a journalist, I often encounter the date 2100. It’s a milestone year frequently mentioned in climate change news reports, stories about future technologies and science fiction. But it’s so farahead that the route we will take to get there is difficult to see. I rarely consider that, like my daughter, millions of people alive today will be there as 2100 arrives, inheriting the century my generation will leave behind.For many of us, how often can we truly say we are thinking about the well-being of these future generations? How often do we think about the impact of our decisions on the decades and centuries ahead?Part of the problem is that the “‘now’commands so much more attention,” the sociologist Elise Boulding once said. “If one is mentally out of breath all the time from dealing with the present, there is no energy left for imagining the future.” No wonder problems like climate change or inequality feel so hard to handle right now.That’s why researchers are coming to the same conclusion that short-termism (短期主义) may be the greatest threat our species is facing this century. Despite our natural ability to look and plan ahead, we have a weakness in our thinking called “present bias.” For example, people are more likely to accept an offer of£10 today, rather than a guarantee of £12 in a week. They also tend to spend on pleasures, not save for rainy days.I understand the dangers of short-termism. I can both justify the argument and feel the need to care more about future generations. But I admit I still struggle with how to translate that into clear action as an individual. To realize that we are just one in a chain of generations, we owe an obligation (义务) to our future generations to leave a better world than the one we inherited ourselves.12．What is Paragraph2 mainly about?A．People’s expectation of the year 2100.B．The author’s thoughts on the year 2100.C．The author’s plan for his daughter’s future.D．People’s attitude to the importance of the year 2100.13．Why do many of us rarely consider our future generations according to Elise Boulding?A．Owing to our ignorance of the future.B．Because of people’s inability to plan for the future.C．Because of our difficulty in handling future problems.D．Due to the lack of our mental energy to consider the future.14．What does the underlined word “bias” in Paragraph 5 mean?A．Preference. B．Disorder. C．Balance. D．Freedom. 15．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this article?A．To criticize those who favor short-term rewards.B．To express his dissatisfaction with the young generations.C．To inspire people to think more about the future generations.D．To show his determination to speak for his daughter’s future.Get along with roommates!When I went off to college, I roomed with a friend I had known for five or six years. 16 There are things you don’t know about somebody until you live with him. For instance, it turned out that he liked to sleep with the window wide open and under a pile of blankets. I was the opposite. My solution was to average the few inches I preferred the window being open and the two feet he had in mind.When I studied, I liked to talk to other people. My roommate liked to study quietly, so he disappeared after a week into the library. 17 All the people I ever roomed with noticed their marks going down after moving in with me. Evidently, most people prefer studying silently.18 In her room, there was a strip of black tape (胶带) that ran along the floor, ran up both opposite walls and continued across the ceiling. She did it in case, I suppose, there should be different ideas of how to decorate the ceiling.Another roommate of mine at college was much more relaxed. One day, we both returned from a party. He began to throw up on the floor, which annoyed me, but he kept doing so and laughing at the same time. I found myself laughing too. 19I have heard numerous sad stories of roommates at disagreements with each other. There are rules governing the way roommates should live together. 20 Speaking of respect, I mean certain specific things: Do not eat the other person’s food unless you ask first; do not borrow clothes, or pick up money lying around, or take up any other possession of the other person without asking first.A．I think he was probably wise.B．But he felt regretful for doing so a few weeks later.C．We had always got along well until we roomed together.D．This proved to be harder to give in than I would have thought.E．Most importantly, it is necessary for the roommates to respect each other.F．It was hard to get angry at someone who did that and laughed in the meantime.G．My daughter’s room at college demonstrated one solution to roommates having different interests.二、完形填空I didn’t possess any of that pioneer spirit of exploring the unknown. Besides, the long journey would take 21 for transportation, accommodations and meals. Unless someone paid for all those 22 items, that road trip wasn’t happening anytime soon. But I always imagined 23 being at all the places.I had only read about in books. One day, I noticed a brochure 24 a teacher creativity fellowship (团队) program for the summer. This fellowship was for teachers like me who had taught for a number of years and needed a(n) 25 passion for continuing our teaching career. I read over the 26 of the program. One of the examples27 traveling to domestic (国内的) locations to study literature and history.Not expecting any 28 , I went ahead and mailed my 29 . Then, reality hit me. Two months later, I learned I was one of eighty 30 from hundreds of applicants.With a(n) 31 on the outside and fear on the inside, I 32 the process of packing and booking hotels near the sites I wished to visit. I started on my travels the next morning with a new purpose in each step.Yes, I 33 my adventure and continued using all I learned in my long teaching career. Ever since that trip, I have traveled to 34 locations and given presentations about my fellowship and my life has changed due to a brave 35 .21．A．money B．security C．respect D．experience 22．A．efficient B．necessary C．potential D．convenient 23．A．hardly B．gradually C．normally D．actually 24．A．seeking B．warning C．detecting D．advertising25．A．rare B．mild C．new D．limited 26．A．conclusion B．structure C．feature D．content 27．A．mentioned B．opposed C．repeated D．resisted 28．A．plot B．success C．delay D．hesitation 29．A．essay B．draft C．application D．bill 30．A．investigated B．removed C．selected D．adjusted 31．A．smile B．tear C．anxiety D．concern 32．A．set up B．went through C．brought about D．put off 33．A．finished B．ceased C．switched D．prohibited 34．A．abnormal B．unfamiliar C．invisible D．unavailable 35．A．escape B．encounter C．attempt D．appointment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。

合肥市普通高中六校联盟2023-2024学年第二学期期中联考高二年级英语试卷（答案在最后）(考试时间：120分钟满分:150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。

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1.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What did the man do last night?A.He picked up his friend.B.He watched a match.C.He went to the movies.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W:How did you like the basketball match last night?M:I missed it.I met up with my friend Ann to go to the cinema last night.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where are the speakers?A.In a gym.B.In a shop.C.In a classroom.【答案】B【解析】【原文】W:May I help you?M:Yes.I’d like to try on some sports jackets.I prefer something like the one I’m wearing.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the man probably do?A.He is a postman.B.He is a student.C.He is a policeman.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M:Here are two packages for you from New York.Could you please sign your name here?W:Sure.Thanks.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Why is the woman unable to go to the party?A.She is sick.B.She has to work.C.She isn’t interested in it.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M:We are going to have a dance party at Tom’s.Can you come?W:I wish I could,but I have to nurse the patients on weekends.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Vacation days.B.The business trip.C.Their holiday in Hawaii.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W:Have you used your vacation days yet?It is almost the end of the year,and if you don’t use them, you’ll lose them.M:Yes.I used five that extra time I spent in Hawaii after our weekend business trip there.I think I still have five left.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。

福建省福州市八县市协作校2023-2024学年高二下学期期中联考英语试题一、阅读理解When it comes to tricks in life, the following will be of great help, which might surprisingly end up working the magic.Hooks that helpThere’s nothing worse than throwing something into the trash bin and watching the garbage bag fall in with it. To prevent this, stick two wall hooks onto the outside of your bin(one on either side), positioned so they face downward. The next time you replace the grocery bag, loop its handles through the hooks and no matter how full the bag gets, it’ll never drop to the bottom of the bin again.Easier garbage storageYou have probably encountered this: after filling the bag with trash, it forms a vacuum (真空) seal so tight that it’s a struggle to lift the bag out once it’s full. What to do? Punch a couple of small holes in the sides, a few centimeters above its base. The holes will allow just enough airflow to make lifting out the trash a piece of cake.Instant bottle brushIf you have an ordinary kitchen sponge (海绵) and a fork, then you have everything you need for a DIY bottle brush. Pierce the narrowest edge of the sponge with the fork and slide the sponge down until the points of the fork are fully covered. You can now clean out the skinniest bottle with ease.Express dryingNeed washed load of laundry dried in a flash? Toss a clean, dry towel into the dryer along with all the wet stuff for the first 15 minutes of the cycle. It’ll absorb some of the moisture and speed up the overall drying time.1．What is the key to lifting trash bags?A．The fork.B．The hook.C．The brush.D．The holes.2．Why is a dry towel used in the laundry?A．To take in water.B．To tidy the dryer.C．To clean the clothes.D．To distinguish the wet stuff.3．What does the passage mainly talk about?A．Various means of saving money.B．Creative ideas on making life fun.C．DIY solutions for life’s little dilemmas.D．Different ways to promote cooking skills.I’m a layperson with a love of science who occasionally reads science magazines. My approach was from an author’s angle, spending months on research before writing a single word for Pig Heart Boy.So where did I get the idea? Whenever I attend a school event, that question is asked. The answer is simple. Back in the mid 1990s, I read a newspaper article written by a doctor who guessed that we would eventually have to turn to xenotransplantation (异种器官移植) as a possible solution to the lack of human organ donors. It left my mind filled with questions. What are the consequences? Do we really have the right to treat animals as me re organ sources for humans? So I headed to my nearest bookshop and bought all the books I could on heart transplants in particular.I’ve found questions are one of the best places to start from when writing a novel. In my story Cameron, who needs a heart transplant, knows he is unlikely to see his next birthday unless he receives one, but he is a long way down the waiting list. When a genetically modified (GM) pig’s heart is offered by a pioneering doctor, Cameron decides to go for it —and his new heart completely changes his life in unexpected ways.Now some people think that the subject matter is not suitable for children, criticizing the cruel and inhuman ways of xenotransplantation. I completely disagree. As a children’s author, it never ceases to amaze me how some adults underestimate what subject matter will interest and stimulate children. I wanted to write a story that provided no right or wrong answers, a story that would allow the reader to walk in Cameron’s shoes for a while and think about what decisions they would make and how they would react if they too were faced with his situation.Fictional stories that explore new ideas when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects also have a part to play in enriching our children’s reading and learning. Various studies have shown that reading fiction enhances our children’s ability to grasp new concepts. Pig Heart Boy was my attempt to incorporate science possible into a believable, thought-provoking (令人深思的) story.4．Where did the author get inspiration from to write Pig Heart Boy?A．A school event.B．A news item.C．Science magazines.D．Books on heart transplants.5．What might be a major concern of those who disagree with Pig Heart Boy?A．Animal rights.B．GM technology.C．Organ transplant risks.D．Organ shortage crisis.6．What are the last two paragraphs of the text mainly about?A．Ways of tapping children ‘s intelligence.B．Potential application of fictional stories.C．Supporting evidence for justifying the book.D．Influence of fictional stories on STEM subjects.7．What is Pig Heart Boy?A．An author profile.B．A science fiction novel.C．A guidebook to xenotransplantation.D．An essay on writing children’s literature.“Anxiety.” The very word invites discomfort. Its effects—shortness of breath, pounding heart, muscle tension—are outright upsetting. But, as a clinician, I find that we tend to miss out on many valuable opportunities presented by this human emotion. In and of itself, anxiety is not deadly, nor is it a disease. Quite the contrary: it is an indicator of brain and sensory health. Once we accept that it is a normal, though uncomfortable, part of life, we can use it to help us.We all know working out at the gym is hard. By nature, a “good workout” is uncomfortable, since it involves pushing our physical strength past what we can easily do. The sweet spot of exercise is always a somewhat challenging experience. Similarly, if you want to be emotionally stronger, you need to face some tension. For example, one effective treatment for fear is exposure therapy (疗法), which involves gradually encountering things that make one anxious, reducing fear over time.Humans are social creatures. When my patients learn to open up to their partners about their anxieties, they almost always report a greater sense of emotional closeness. Also, as international relationship expert Sue Johnson teaches, when we express our need for connection during challenging moments (e.g., “I’m having a hard time right now and could really use your support”), it creates greater connection and turns our anxiety into love.From time to time, we find ourselves at the end of our rope. Our responsibilities pile up, our resources break down, and we feel uncomfortably anxious—what we’re experiencing is calledstress. Simply put, the demands placed upon us outweigh our available resources, just like a set of scales (天平) going out of balance. Focusing on work and pretending everything is OK only leads to disastrous results. Medical treatment for stress may function for a while, but it tends to make things worse in the long run. The only solution to deal with stress is to do the mathematics to balance the scales.8．What does the author say about anxiety?A．It is an invitation to diseases.B．It indicates stable mental health.C．It costs us many valuable chances.D．It is a natural emotional expression.9．Why does the author mention “good workout” in paragraph 2?A．To prove how exercise influences emotions.B．To suggest an effective way to challenge limits.C．To explain how anxiety builds emotional strength.D．To show a positive connection between mind and body.10．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The key to closeness is partners’ support.B．Sharing anxieties improves relationships.C．Humans are defined by their social nature.D．Expressing feelings keeps us off anxieties.11．According to the last paragraph, how can we deal with stress?A．Devote more energy to our work.B．Increase resources available to us.C．Seek professional medical treatment.D．Master advanced mathematical skills.The science of why insects gather around lights at night has never been nailed down. Popular theories propose that moths and other insects navigate (导航) by the moon and mistake lamps for moonlight, or that the insects fly towards light to escape coming danger. Now researchers believe they have a more convincing answer: contrary to current theories, insects arenot attracted to light from far away, but become trapped if they fly close to an artificial light source.According to Dr Sam Fabian, study co-author and Imperial College London entomologist, moths and many other insects that fly at night evolved to tilt (倾斜) their backs to wherever is brightest. For hundreds of millions of years, this was the sky rather than the ground. The trick told insects which way was up and ensured they flew level. But then came artificial lighting. Moths found themselves tilting their backs to street lamps. This caused them to circle around the lamps endlessly, the insects trapped by their evolution.Fabian and his colleagues filmed insect flight paths around lights in the lab. The videos reveal that time and again, moths and dragonflies turned their backs to artificial lights, which appeared to greatly change their flight paths. If the light is above them, they might start orbiting it, but if it’s behind them, they start tilting backwards and end up flying in circles or diving toward the ground.Researchers have long warned that light pollution is a big driving force in the dramatic decline in insect populations. Moths and other insects that become trapped around lamps become easily caught by bats. The artificial lighting can also fool them into thinking it is daytime, causing them to bed down and skip a night’s feeding.There are, Fabian believes, helpful lessons from the research. “What this tells us is that the direction of artificial light matters. Could we change lighting environments to not trap insects? For we’re facing a massive decline in insects around the world, and artificial light at night is one of the factors that could potentially be leading to this decline,” Fabian said.12．What do the underlined words “nailed down” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Popularized widely.B．Discussed openly.C．Defined accurately.D．Explored academically.13．Fabian’s study found that moths circle around the lamps endlessly because ______.A．they can’t keep their balance.B．they use improper flight attitude.C．they lose track of which way is up.D．they are attracted to lights from far away.14．What is the significance of the research finding?A．It may lead to better conservation of insects.B．Natural enemies of insects will be got rid of.C．Artificial lighting will be greatly reduced at night.D．It may raise concerns for insects’ eating behavior.15．What is the text mainly about?A．Why insects lose their ability to fly at night.B．Why artificial light and evolution trap insects.C．How artificial light impacts insect populations.D．How insects evolved distinct strategies of flight.Why was school created? 16 Especially on test days, many students wonder exactly why they’re being subjected to such terrible and unusual punishment!If you’re honest with yourself, though, you know what a great place school is. 17 . Sure, tests can be stressful, but think of how boring life would be if you didn’t get to learn new things and see other people so often!Schools are not a new invention. You may have seen some old one-room schoolhouses that have been around for several hundred years or more. 18 .In fact, education dates back to the very first humans ever to live on Earth. Why? To survive, every generation has found it necessary to pass on its knowledge, skills, values, and traditions to the next generation. How can they do this? Education! Each subsequent generation (后代) must be taught these things.19 They educated young people within the family unit. Over time, however, populations grew and societies formed.Rather than every family being responsible for education, people soon found out that it would be easier and more efficient to have a small group of adults teach a larger group of children.20 .A．In this way, the idea of school was born.B．The earliest schools, though, date back thousands of years.C．At that time, schools focused on reading, writing, and maths.D．Ancient schools weren’t like the schools we know today, though.E．We’re sure that’s a question that every student asks from time to time.F．The earliest human beings didn’t need schools to pass along information.G．You have fun, learn all kinds of interesting things, and get to spend time with your friends.二、完形填空William Gwyn Thomas, who used to be a dairy farmer in Lampeter, Ceredigion, has been cleaning trains at Carmarthen station for 25 years.Gwyn is still working with a team as 21 as ever to clean anywhere between 18 and 26 carriages at night and is proud of what he does. “I didn’t expect I’d still be 22 at 80,” said Gwyn. “But I really love it, and I’ll23 when I feel I can’t do it.”Gwyn joined the train cleaning team in the late 1990s. He 24 his long working life to “eating well, not drinking anything 25 than a beer and cutting down on smoking”.Working from 7:30 pm to 2:30 am, Gwyn and his team clean each 26 from top to bottom, including the cabs (驾驶室), toilets, tables and floors.The worst 27 tend to be Saturdays, when Transport for Wales (TW) said the toilets can be “ 28 ”, but Gwyn said he takes it all in his stride (泰然处之).“It’s annoying but there’s no point 29 it because that’s the job and we just have to 30 it,” he said. “Someone has to get it looking nice for 31 again.”TfW’s cleaning manager Wendy Jones described passionately Gwyn as “part of the 32 of Carmarthen station”.Wishing him a happy 80th birthday, he 33 , “The standard of work Gwyn puts in night after night is a(n) 34 example to us all on how to show 35 in your work.”21．A．silently B．gracefully C．energetically D．cautiously 22．A．working B．driving C．learning D．farming 23．A．continue B．concentrate C．hesitate D．finish 24．A．applies B．exposes C．owes D．devotes 25．A．weaker B．stronger C．cheaper D．colder 26．A．room B．department C．hall D．carriage 27．A．cabs B．shifts C．performances D．accidents28．A．rewarding B．exciting C．challenging D．surprising 29．A．dreaming about B．complaining about C．contributing toD．submitting to30．A．break away from B．watch out for C．give way toD．get on with31．A．conductors B．workers C．passengers D．managers 32．A．structure B．reform C．schedule D．platform 33．A．suggested B．added C．questioned D．responded 34．A．true B．poor C．interesting D．hopeful 35．A．depression B．curiosity C．bravery D．pride三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。