高二英语期中考试

2023-2024学年全国高二上英语期中试卷考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分)Angela McQueen had a routine when she's on lunch-monitoring duty. The longtime math teacher at Mattoon High School in Mattoon, Illinois, kept an eye on the hundreds of students in her（1）________ by walking around the school（2）________ when a 14-year-old boy standing not far from her pulled outa（3）________.Oh! He's going to start shooting. She said to herself. School employees had been trained on how to handle（4）________ shooters: Attack their ability to（5）________. So with the shooter's finger on the trigger（扳机）, McQueen lunged at him.（6）________ his arm, she forced the gun shoot intothe（7）________. As the students ran for the（8）________, hearing the sound, McQueen pressed the shooter with help from the school officer, who（9）________ the boy and took him into custody（监禁）（10）________ police arrived minutes later. Afterward, McQueen went outside to（11）________ her shaken students."It's the mama-bear（12）________," she told the local paper, the Pantagraph. "I don't have kids of my own, but these are still 'my' kids. You're not going to do this to my kids."Thanks to McQueen, a story that has（13）________ tragically at far too many schools across the country has a（14）________ ending. "If it hadn't been for her, the situation would have been alot（15）________," Police Chief Jeff Branson said at a news（16）________.As one（17）________ student told CBS News, "Ms. McQueen is a（18）________." According to years of research, school shooters have things（19）________. But what the rest of us haveis（20）________ and bravery.（1）A.controlB.domainC.chargeD.view（2）B.playgroundC.libraryD.cafeteria（3）A.clubB.gunC.knifeD.sheet（4）A.activeB.skepticalC.potentialD.crazy（5）A.triggerB.aimC.decideD.pull（6）A.BlowingB.FindingC.GraspingD.Attacking（7）C.airD.staff（8）A.classroomsB.entrancesC.hallwaysD.exits（9）A.noticedB.disarmedC.discoveredD.caught（10）A.untilB.whenC.unlessD.though（11）rmB.observefortD.call（12）C.attitudeD.purpose（13）A.taken upB.shown offC.given awayD.played out（14）A.happyB.sadC.wonderfulD.spectacular（15）A.difficultB.differentC.controversialD.similar（16）A.expressionB.referenceC.conferenceD.paper（17）B.impressedC.satisfiedD.exhausted（18）A.teacherB.motherdyD.hero（19）A.in commonB.in publicC.in dangerD.in vain（20）A.despairB.hugC.careD.hope二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2.Tutors wanted: Maths/Science/Humanities+Test PreparationJob posted: Two days agoWage: $27-30 per hourJob type: Part-timeSchedule: Afternoons, evenings, weekdays, weekendsJob description:We're looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.Our ideal candidate（候选人）will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in maths, science and humanities.We'll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring opportunities.Once our fall semester starts on August 21, we'll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 12 to 8 p.m. as well as from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday—Thursday.What we offer:* Flexible scheduling. Tutors work from 15 to 30 hours per week depending on availability and student demand.* Free Sunday dinners during the academic year.* Health insurance reimbursement（报销）for staff working over 30 hours per week.* We are five minutes' walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.Applicants must:* Be able to show mastery of the subject（s）they tutor.* Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year.Application instructions:* Email us your resume.* Tell us why you want to join academic trainers and describe your experience of tutoring students（if you have any）.* Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor—maths, science and humanities.（1）Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year?A.Sunday afternoons and evenings.B.Weekday mornings.C.Friday afternoons and evenings.D.Saturday and Sunday mornings.（2）A tutor who works more than 30 hours per week can enjoy ________.A.free job training while workingB.free lunches and dinners during the academic yearC.health insurance reimbursementD.a house near Menlo Park Caltrain Station（3）According to the passage, the ideal candidate ________.A.will work every evening throughout the academic yearB.is good at one of the academic subjects mentionedC.has the opportunity to become a full-time tutorD.must have previous tutoring experience3.While the arts can't stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions（解决）. Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller's Ode to Joy（欢乐颂）. Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposing forces. The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today's competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.（1）What value does art have beyond pleasing people's senses?A.It brings people inner peace.B.It contributes to problem-solving.C.It reduces the possibility of crises.D.It deepens understanding of music.（2）What can we learn about Beethoven's Symphony No. 9?A.It celebrates freedom and unity.B.It aims to show crises and chaos.C.It opens with Schiller's Ode to Joy.D.It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.（3）What is the author's suggestion on dealing with conflicting forces?A.Leaving things as they are.B.Making a choice between them.C.Separating them from each other.D.Engaging them in a conversation.（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.How COVID-19 changes artB.Essentials of Symphony No. 9C.Moving artfully through crisesD.Joy in the eyes of BeethovenC.expressD.give opinions publicly（2）How do clams work while protecting city's drinking water?A.They refuse to drink the water when it is contaminated.B.They close their shells when faced with pollutants.C.They remind the computer operator to cut off the water supply.D.They deal with the polluted water immediately.（3）What does the author want to do in the last paragraph?A.To advise people to protect clams.B.To introduce a film about clams.C.To show people how to protect themselves.D.To warn people clams are harmful to mental health.（4）What is the main idea of the passage?A.The importance of clean drinking water.B.The basic ways to fight pollution.C.What we can do to protect clams.D.How clams fight pollution.（1）What is the real purpose of Girls Takeover?A.Asking boys to treat girls equally.B.Guaranteeing girls well-paid jobs.C.Focusing on the rights of girls.D.Promoting girls to be vital leaders.（2）What did Aava stress in her Wednesday's speech?A.Actions for climate change.B.Protection of human rights.C.The inequality in technology.D.The bad results of being poor.（3）Which of the following best describes Aava?A.Generous.B.Ambitious.C.Flexible.D.Creative.（4）What does the underlined word "harassed" in the last paragraph mean?A.Annoyed continually.B.Self-discouraged.C.Confused sometimes.D.Absent-minded.三、书面表达（本题共计 2 小题，每题 5 分，共计10分）6. 假定你是李华，上周参观了一个机器人展览。

2024-2025学年陕西省渭南市大荔县城郊中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷It’s no secret that fruit is a smart part of a healthy diet. They are likely to be better for you than any other food. But is all fruit created equal? Let’s find out which fruits are the best if you’re looking to lose weight.Apples are a common favorite. They’re the finest snack: filling, juicy, crunchy (易碎的), and easy to take along. Studies have even shown that eating three apples per day can help with weight loss.There are plenty of ways to eat apples: Chow down on a whole apple, add apple pieces to your meal, throw apple balls into a salad, bake some with your chicken, or cook up a low-calorie dessert.Watermelon is low in calories with high water content. This means you can eat two entire cups of watermelon for less than 100 calories and your stomach will feel like you’ve eaten more because the fruit is more than 90 percent water. This way, you’ll avoid higher-calorie foods and satisfy your sweet tooth.Raspberries (树莓) are small but powerful! These berries are low in calories and even lower when you consider that they’re high in indigestible fiber. Raspberries have the highest fiber content of any fruit (1 cup =8g fiber).Grapefruit (葡萄柚) gives you a lot of help for your calorie avoidance. A middle-size grapefruit has only around 80 calories, and like watermelon, it’s more than 90 percent water. Plus, studies have shown that a compound (化合物) in grapefruit could lower blood sugar and lead to weight loss. So enjoy some grapefruit at every chance — press it into your water, throw some into your salad, or use it like lemon to flavor your food. Keep in mind that eating grapefruit with certain medicals could have harmful influences. If you’re on any pr escription (药方), check with your doctor before adding grapefruit to your diet.1. What is the common character of the fruits mentioned in the text?A．Crunchy. B．High in fiber. C．Low in sugar. D．Low in calories.2. Which fruit might cause side effects?A．Apples. B．Watermelon. C．Raspberries. D．Grapefruit.3. Who is grapefruit most suitable for?A．One who has a sweet tooth. B．One who is weak in digestion.C．One who is high in blood sugar. D．One who is travelling outdoors.Here is a record of the discussion about AI (artificial intelligence) conducted by several scientists:Scientist A: I would say that we are quite a long way off developing the AI, though I do think it will happen within the next thirty or forty years. We will probably remain in control of technology and it will help us solve many of the world’s problems. However, no one really knows what will happen if machines become more intelligent than humans. They may help us, ignore us or destroy us. I tend tobelieve AI will have a positive influence on our future lives, but whether that is true will be partly up to us.Scientist B: I have to admit that the potential consequences of creating something that can match or go beyond human intelligence frighten me. Even now, scientists are teaching computers how to learn on their own. At some point in the near future, their intelligence may well take off and develop at an ever-increasing speed. Human beings evolve biologically very slowly and we would be quickly substituted. In the short term, there is the danger that robots will take over millions of human jobs, creating a large underclass of unemployed people. This could mean large-scale poverty and social unrest. In the long term machines might decide the world would be better without humans.Scientist C: I’m a member of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. Forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator stamping on human skulls and think of what’s happening right now: military machines like drones, gun turrets and sentry robots are already being used to kill with very little human input. The next step will be autonomous “murderbots” following orders but finally deciding who to kill on their own. It seems clear to me that this would be extremely dangerous for humans. We need to be very cautious indeed about what we ask machines to do.4. What is Scientist B worried about?A．AI technology will destroy the earth. B．Robots will take the place of humans.C．Computers can’t think by themselves.D．Humans will be unhappy withoutmachines.5. What does the underlined word “this” in the last paragraph refer to?A．I launched the campaign to Stop Killer Robots.B．We forget the movie image of a terrifying Terminator.C．“Murderbots” will be against humans’ orders.D．“Murderbots” can’t decide by themselves.6. Which statement is CORRECT according to the record?A．The employment will be affected by AI technology in the future.B．Scientist A thinks AI technology will never develop.C．“Murderbots” will follow the orders of their manufacturers in the wars.D．All the three scientists agree that AI technology will benefit human beings.7. Who agree(s) AI has more negative aspects than positive aspects?A．Scientist A. B．Scientists B & C. C．Scientist B. D．Scientists B &A.The cultures of the East and the West are really different from each other a lot. This is because the culture systems are two separate ones on the whole.The origin (起源) of the Eastern culture is mainly from two countries: China and India. Both of the two cultures are developed by rivers — the Yellow River in China and the Hindu River in India. They helped the two cultures develop for centuries and form their own styles.When the two mother rivers gave birth to the Eastern culture, another famous culture was up on the Mesopotamian Plain (美索不达米亚平原) — the Mesopotamian Civilization. This civilization later on developed into the cultures of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. And these two are well-known as the base of the European culture. Like the Chinese culture, the European culture also crossed waters. When the British settled down in America, their culture went with them over the Atlantic Ocean. So the American culture doesn’t have much difference from the European culture.At the same time, some other differences add to the cultural differences. Take the language system for example. In the East, most languages belong to the pictographic (象形) language while the western languages are mostly based on the Latin system. Other causes like human race (种族) differences count as well. But what’s more, due to the far distance and the steep areas between the East and the west, the two cultures seldom communicate until recent centuries. So they grew up totally in their own ways with almost no interference (干扰) from the other.The differences are everywhere. Th ey are obvious and make people’s ways of thinking and their views of the world different. But different cultures make the world of 21st century more colorful. The cultural difference should not be the obstacle (障碍) to the civilization of human being. It ought to be the driving force of our going farther.8. What is the text mainly about?A．The origin of cultures. B．Culture differences.C．Language systems. D．Colorful world.9. Why is the American culture similar to the European culture?A．Both of the two cultures have a very long history.B．They have the same mother rivers as the Chinese culture.C．The early settlers from Britain brought their culture to America.D．Both the British and the American live along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.10. What t he author’s attitude to the differences between the East and the West?A．Cautious B．Positive C．Neutral D．Critical11. Where is the passage most likely from?A．A diary. B．A magazine. C．A novel. D．A guidebook. Imagine being able to go to your local park and pick some tomatoes, potatoes or even bananas to take home for dinner. Sounds too good to be true, right? For residents of Andernach, a German city, it’s not just a Utopian dream —it’s their reality. In 2010, Andernach began its “edible city” project, planting 101 varieties of tomatoes in public green spaces around the city centre. Its 30,000 residents are free to help themselves to whatever grows, as are any other visitors. Every year a new type ofplant is introduced. In 2011, 100 types of beans were planted, while 2012 saw the introduction of 20 onion varieties. The town’s motto (座右铭) is, “Picking is encouraged —help yourself!”It’s a community effort, as local citizens are encouraged to help plant and maintain the gardens. This offers an opportunity to socialize as well as to learn about planting, cultivating and harvesting food. “I often drop by to pick some herbs that I’m missing at home. Everything is easily accessible. There aren’t any fences. You just take what you need. The only thing is you ha ve to be quick once the fruits are ripe or they’ll all be gone!” said a local historian.Andernach may be the first, but it isn’t the only edible city. It’s part of the Edible Cities Network, an EU-funded project connecting green urban food initiatives (倡议) around the world. Other edible cities include Carthage in Tunisia, Havana in Cuba and Šempeter-Vrtojba in Slovenia. In February 2022, the first Edible Cities Network Conference took place. Dr. Ina Säumel, Principal Investigator of the Edible Cities Netwo rk, called it, “a unique opportunity to invite researchers and practitioners (从业人员) of Edible City Solutions to the same table and unite theory with practice”.Ultimately, the Edible Cities Network aims to create “greener, more edible and, above all, more livable cities”. It is a response to the pressures of climate change, and a cause for hope.12. What is paragraph 1 mainly about?A．The process of Andernach’s growth.B．The green food project in Andernach.C．Methods of planting vegetables in Europe.D．T he popularity of Andernach’s city design.13. What is the attitude of the local historian mentioned in paragraph 2 towards the project?A．Doubtful. B．Indifferent.C．Positive. D．Negative.14. What can be inferred from paragraph 3?A．Green urban food has drawn more attention.B．German rural areas will follow the trend too.C．Asia will join the Edible Cities Network soon.D．Edible cities hold meetings on a regular base.15. Which of the following could be the best title for the text?A．Start a Green Food Campaign NowB．Gain Easy Access to German FoodC．Quick Response to Climate ChangeD．An Incredible “Edible City” InitiativeHow to Read Candidates’ Body Language in an InterviewBody language matters, especially in interviews. 16 Our posture, gestures, movements or facial expressions can shape our reputations. Learning to read body language is about understanding candidates’ motives.Reading body language during interviews can provide valuable insights into a candidate’s personality. 17 Here are some common interview body language signals that you can learn to read.Observe extreme behaviour. A candidate’s harmless action doesn’t mean they won’t fit in well at your company. But be careful about extreme behaviours, like a person constantly checking their phone.18 You can read people’s body language by observing changes in their movements or posture. Imagine, for example, that a candidate suddenly starts tapping their foot. Maybe they feel the interview is taking too long. Or per haps they’re facing an uncomfortable question.Connect the dots. 19 For example, people may cross their arms when they’re cold. But, when you see a candidate crossing their arms, crossing their legs and balling their fists at the same time, prepare yourself for an aggressive (咄咄逼人的) answer.Candidate experience greatly depends on an interviewer’s body language. Positive body language can make candidates relax and open up. Negative body language can spark (引发) defensive and reserved reactions. 20People come into your life for a reason, a season (一段时间) or a lifetime. When you _______ which one it is, you will know _______ what to do for each person.When someone is in your life for a reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to _______ you with guidance and support, to_______ you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They are there for the _______ you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing (不正当行为) on your part, or at any inconvenient time, they will say or do something to bring the relationship to a (an) _______. Sometimes they die, sometimes they walk away, and sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What you must _______ is that your need has been met, and your desire _______. When their work is done, it’s time to move on.When people come into your life for a _______, it is because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you ________. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. ________ it! It is real! But only for a season.Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime ________; those things you must build upon in order to have a ________ emotional foundation. Your job is to ________ the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other ________ and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is sensible (明智的).In a word, thank you for being part of my life, whether you were here for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.21.A．come out B．figure out C．break out D．turn out22.A．partly B．firmly C．frequently D．exactly23.A．state B．instruct C．provide D．bother24.A．help B．show C．lead D．take25.A．good B．delight C．benefit D．reason26.A．order B．action C．end D．start27.A．realize B．try C．tolerate D．forget28.A．shared B．fulfilled C．followed D．protected29.A．reason B．moment C．season D．lifetime30.A．happy B．sad C．careful D．nervous31.A．Forget B．Taste C．Connect D．Believe32.A．notes B．sights C．lessons D．meanings33.A．solid B．soft C．new D．rapid34.A．reject B．teach C．accept D．refuse35.A．difficulties B．professions C．works D．relationships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。

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

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祝各位同学考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷 (共65分)第一部分：听力理解 (共15 小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)第一节听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

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1. What does the man want to know?A. Where the woman works out.B. How the woman stays fit.C. How to stay healthy.2. What is the man interested in?A. Whether people in China bargain everywhere.B. How to get a better price when doing the shopping in China.C. Where Chinese people usually go shopping.3. What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Old friends.B. Boss and secretary.C. Colleagues.4. What do we know about the woman?A. She is severely stressed.B. She is the man's doctor.C. She falls asleep easily.5. When was the woman scheduled to go to China at first?A. This Friday.B. This Saturday.C. This Sunday第二节听下面几段材料。

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

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

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is wrong with the manA. He has the flu.B. He has a headache.C. He has a stomachache.2. Where does the conversation take placeA. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. On the farm.3. What will the woman doA. Watch a game.B. Buy some coffee.C. Visit a gallery.4. What does the woman ask the man to doA. Take her bags.B. Cancel their flight.C. Change a route.5. Where are the speakers probablyA. In a library.B. In the classroom.C. In a park.第二节：(共15小题: 每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。