高二英语下册期末考试题3

南昌2023-2024学年度下学期高二英语期末考试（答案在最后）第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What color is the sofa?A.White.B.Brown.C.Blue.2.What will the man do?A.Lock the doors.B.Repair the speakers.rm the customers.3.What are the speakers mainly discussing?A.The woman’s garden.B.The woman’s cooking.C.Their grandma’s health.4.Who is Nicole?A.The man’s daughter.B.The man’s sister.C.The man’s niece.5.What happened to the man?A.He lost an English report.B.He broke his USB memory.C.He sent a file to a wrong person.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

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

听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。

6.What job would Millie prefer?A.To create soaps.B.To do beauty treatments.C.To do research on science.7.What is more important to Millie?A.A high salary.B.A high social status.C.Job satisfaction.听下面一段对话，回答第8至10题。

高二英语试卷参考答案听力：1—5 ACCBA 6—10 CABCA 11—15 CCBBB 16—20 CABAA单项选择题21—25 BBDCA 26—30 BDABB 31—35 DBAAA完形填空题：36—40 BCDAB 41—45 CADBC 46—50 ACADB 51—55 DCBAD阅读理解：56—60 CBCBD 61—65 ABABD 66—70 ABDAB 71—75GEFAD单词拼写：76. informed81. subscribe短文改错：Dear Mr. Wang,I went to do some reading in your library on last Friday. While I was there, I found去掉oneverything unpleasant. Therefore, I am writing to voice my opin ion,that I hope will改为something 改为whichhelp you to create a more comfortable place for reader. First, there is not enough new改为readers 改为areand practical books on the shelves,and most books are out of the date. Second, some去掉thebooks are stored in a proper order, making it difficult for readers to find what you want.^not 改为they Third,the assistants were always chatting. In addition, poor light in the reading room is改为arebad for eyes.So, I suggest that you shall change all thos e mentioned above as soon as possible.改为should YoursSusan短文写作范文：Dear Sir or MadamI am writing to you about the English dictionary that I bought from Xinhua Bookstore on 27th June for 120 yuan. I enclose a copy of the receipt.In your advertising you claim that books from your bookstore are of high quality. However, I find out there are some pages missing in it, and worse still, there are some misprints, too. I really feel disappointed with it.When I took the book back to yo ur store, the assistant said it was my fault. Not on ly did he refuse to give me any solution, but he also treated me as if I was stupid to have bought it in the first place.I’d like you to chang one for me or give back my money as soon as poss ible.I’m looking forward to hea ring from you.Yours faithfullyLi Lei。

山东省滨州市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、听力选择题1．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In a drugstore.B．In the doctor’s office.C．At a grocery store. 2．What does the woman decide to do this weekend?A．Read a book.B．Have a haircut.C．Listen to music. 3．What does the woman want to do?A．Change money.B．Save money.C．Borrow money. 4．What does the woman think of Mike?A．He’s lucky.B．He’s wise.C．He’s hardworking. 5．How many students are there in the girl’s class?A．24.B．36.C．48.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Where did the man put his phone?A．In the bedroom.B．In the bathroom.C．In the study.7．What will the speakers do next?A．Call a number.B．Make a meal.C．Do some cleaning.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why does the woman feel upset?A．She was taken in online.B．Her credit card was lost.C．Her health was declining. 9．What does Jamie mean in the end?A．The woman should go to school.B．The woman should learn a lesson.C．The woman should send emails again.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

河南省2024-2025学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题考生留意：1.本试卷共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

2.请将各题答案填写在答题卡上。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the woman going to do?A. Watch the Olympic Games.B. Take a train.C. Drive to Grand Central Station.2.Who will go to the lecture?A. The man.B. Kathy.C. Barbara.3.What are the speakers probably doing?A. Watching TVB. Playing a game outside.C. Eating at a restaurant.4.How old is John now?A. 45.B. 40.C. 35.5.What does the woman imply?A. The man didn't need to attend the meeting.B. The man had no reason to be absent.C. The man isn't telling the truth.其次节（共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答吋间。

省- 高二下学期期末考试英语试题第一卷〔105分〕第一局部：听力〔共两节，总分值20分〕做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案涂到答题卡上。

第一节〔共5小题；每题1 分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the woman like collecting best?A. Stamps.B. Coins.C. Train tickets.2. Which country found lovely music is good for people’s heart?A. AmericaB. Australia.C. Russia.3. What is the woman eager to buy?A. Ice creams.B. Candy.C. Drinks.4. What is the man’s son now?A. A pupil.B. A high school student.C. A university student.5. Why didn’t the woman call the man yesterday?A. She lost her cell phone.B. Her cell phone was power off.C. Her teacher took her cell phone away.第二节〔共15小题；每题1分，总分值15分〕听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题5秒钟；听完后，每题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

四川省成都市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解Make this summer truly memorable! We will offer your kids enriching and values-driven camp experiences!Summer Gymnastics (Time: July 1 ~ August 16)This is the perfect way for young athletes of all levels and backgrounds to stay active, learn new skills, and have fun. Led by experienced coaches, our gymnasts will have the opportunity to explore various gymnastics activities and exercises, including balance beam, bars, floor routines, and more. (Ages: 7 ~ 10; Full session: $ 5,810; Weekly: $ 865)Summer Performing Arts (Time: July 8 ~ August 2)The four-week Summer Performance Arts will feature classes in classical and modern dance, musical theatre (voice), and drama. Theater professionals in each discipline will share their experiences and skills to cultivate individual development and a passion for the arts. Campers will learn to produce a live show, and finish a student -led performance for the community at the JCCMW. (Ages: Ages 10⁺; Full Session: $ 3,000; Weekly: $ 820)Summer Dance Intensive (Time: July 8~August 2)The SDI focuses on building a strong ballet foundation and exploring jazz, modern, musical theater, and contemporary dance with guest teachers from NYC．Students at the Summer Performing Arts Camp will get personalized dance training from professionals, ending with a summer showcase. (Ages: Ages 10⁺; Full session: $ 3,000; Weekly: $ 800)Summer STEAM Camp (Time: July 1~July 26)Through hands-on activities and creative projects, children will discover the wonders of STEAM, from robotics to dinosaurs, and beyond! Watch their curiosity spark, creativity flourish, and knowledge expand in this special blend of learning and play. (Ages: 7 ~ 10; Full Session: $ 3,375; Weekly: $ 1,015)1．In which camp will kids give a live show?A．Summer Gymnastics.B．Summer Performing Arts.C．Summer Dance Intensive.D．Summer STEAM Camp.2．What do we know about Summer Dance Intensive?A．It lasts for two months.B．It costs a kid 1,640 for two weeks.C．It has classes that meet kids’ needs.D．It provides dance training for kids under 10. 3．In which column of a newspaper can this text probably be found?A．Science.B．Art.C．Advertisement.D．Travel.A Taste of China explores diverse cuisine. In this episode, we’re in Chengdu, Sichuan, exploring its spicy dishes with culinary (烹饪的) experts.Mei: Could you tell us how you fell in love with Sichuan cuisine?Jing: I grew up in Canada, feeling quite disconnected from the identity of being Chinese. After university, I went to China to work and began digging into Chinese food. At first, I was just amazed by its diversity and complexity. But the more I studied, the more I realized how little we know about Chinese food in the West. The passion for Chinese food led me to found a restaurant called Fly By Jing. It is inspired by the flavors of “fly restaurants” or cangying guan. These restaurants in Chengdu are so delicious that no matter how shabby or lacking in atmosphere, people will find them and flock to them.Mei: What do you love about Sichuan?Fuchsia: There is a saying that if you are young, you should not go to Sichuan. Its capital city — Chengdu is a relaxing, pleasure-loving city, so ambitious people should steer clear! Sichuan is best known for its folk cooking and street food. You can just go into quite ordinary-looking restaurants and have a delicious meal.Mei: What do you think is one of the main things Westerners don’t know about Sichuan cuisine?John: One of the ironies is that while Sichuan cuisine has become popular internationally, people are often taken in by this stereotype (刻板印象) that it is just about the great drama of loads of chilies and peppers in pools of oil. But the real heart and soul of Sichuan cooking lies in the flavoring. I would say that sophistication and flavoring variety is something that people often miss out on.4．What made Jing decide to found Fly By Jing?A．Her love for Chinese food.B．Her desire to get Chinese identity.C．Her understanding of Chinese culture.D．Her wish to promote Chinese culture.5．What does the underlined phrase “steer clear” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Stay away.B．Move forward.C．Pass down.D．Pull through. 6．What is the common misunderstanding of Sichuan cuisine?A．It may cause health problems.B．It is very popular in the world.C．Its soul lies in the amazing flavor.D．It is all about chilies and peppers in oil. 7．What is the text mainly about?A．Ways to make local food.B．The charm of Sichuan food.C．Experts’tips on Sichuan cuisine.D．Differences between eastern and western food.Air pollution is among the biggest threats against humans, which causes seven million early deaths a year. To fight this problem, four friends put their heads together and designed CityTree, which is a mobile structure that can capture as many pollutants as a forest made up of 275 trees. What makes the ‘tree’ special is that it’s not a regular tree at all; it is made up of moss cultures (苔藓培养物) that do a great job of absorption.“Moss cultures have a much larger surface than any other plant,” Zhengliang Wu, co-founder of Green City Solutions, explained to CNN. “That means we can capture more pollutants.” The entire ‘tree’ sustains itself using solar panels that generate electricity so that it can collect rainwater itself. To monitor the health of the moss, the CityTree has sensors which measure temperature and water quality.Now, about 20 CityTrees can be found in major cities like Oslo, and Paris. The team also has plans to introduce the CityTree to cities in lower-income countries, which may have worse air pollution.However, Gary Fuller, an expert on air pollution, thinks that the concept of an urban air purifier might be too ambitious. “Even if you had a perfect air cleaner, getting the surrounding air in contact with it is really hard,” he said. Pollution made by cars, for example, spreads upwards afew kilometers into the air. “Efforts would be better put into stopping the pollution from forming in the first place,” he added.In response, the CityTree inventors say that they are aware of this and choose the location of each CityTree carefully. They are also testing a system to create their own air flow that draws the pollution to the “tree”.8．What is paragraph 2 mainly about concerning the CityTree?A．Its appearance.B．Its operating process.C．How it works.D．How it gets powered.9．What is Gary Fuller’s attitude to the CityTree?A．Doubtful.B．Intolerant.C．Worried.D．Unclear. 10．What will the CityTree inventors probably do?A．Develop a new type of air cleaner.B．Make improvements to the structure.C．Redirect efforts to make greener cars.D．Expand their business in rich countries. 11．Which of the following is the best title for this text?A．Global Efforts in Planting Trees B．The Alarming Trend of Air PollutionC．A Structure that Will Change the World D．The ‘Tree’ with the Green Benefits of a ForestDid you know the basic structure of your brain is very similar to that of other mammals? This surprising fact says a lot about animal thought because having brains and hormones(激素) similar to those of humans makes other mammals(哺乳动物) act, feel, and think much like we do.In fact, animals actually possess cognition, the ability to acquire knowledge. Elephants consciously(有意识地) learn which plants to eat from older elephants by observing them and tasting the foods they eat. So, while our experience of the world might differ from theirs, consciousness is not a privilege(特权) limited to us.And brains can even teach us about how animals feel. For instance, oxytocin, a kind of hormone, is essential in forming bonds in humans as well as other mammals. So, if it’s blocked in an individual’s brain, they’re likely to feel alone. The fact that the same is true for humans and animals suggests a similarity both in our brains and our feelings.But what about the animals with tiny brains? Can they feel too? Actually, brain size is a poor indicator of animal intelligence. A better one is how much an animal’s brain has in commonwith ours. That’s because a larger brain, while it means more computing power, isn’t necessarily helpful. For example, tuna have smaller brains than dolphins but are just as good at hunting.Large brains are necessary for being social and cooperating with others. That’s because when individuals are responsible for the survival of a group, a bigger or social brain is needed. In the case of animals that do have social brains, like elephants, whales, and dolphins, it’s hard to deny that they’re thinking and feeling like humans when their brains so closely resemble ours. 12．Why are elephants mentioned in paragraph 2?A．To compare humans and animals.B．To illustrate animals’ ability to learn.C．To introduce elephants’ eating habits.D．To prove elephants are social animals. 13．What will oxytocin’s being reduced lead to?A．Increased loneliness.B．Improved hunting skills.C．Poore r social ability.D．Stronger bonds with others.14．What does the underlined phrase “A better one” in paragraph 4 refer to?A．A larger brain.B．A more brilliant mind.C．A sharper sense.D．A more reliable indicator.15．What message does this text mainly intend to convey?A．Brain size is vital to intelligence.B．Consciousness is not humans’ privilege.C．Mammals may think and feel like humans.D．Animals share similar brain structure with humans.Managing Conflict with HumorLaughter is a powerful tool. 16 Here’s how to use humor to resolve disagreements and strengthen your relationships.Make sure you’re both in on the joke. Humor can help you overcome conflict only when both parties are in on the joke. 17 If he or she isn’t likely to appreciate the joke, don’t say or do it, even if it’s “all in good fun”. When the joking is one-sided rather than mutual, it can damage the relationship.18 Humor helps you face challenges in life. But there are times when humor is not healthy. For example, sometimes it is used as a cover for avoiding painful emotions. You can befunny about the truth, but hiding the truth isn’t funny. When you do that, you create confusion and mistrust in your relationships.Develop a smart sense of humor. Some find it easier than others to use humor, especially in tense situations. If your efforts aren’t going over well, start by using self-deprecating (自嘲的) humor. We all love people who don’t take themselves too seriously. After all, nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes. So, if you’re having a bad hair day, make a joke about it. 19 Tap into (发掘) your playful side. It’s understandable to fear rejection when attempting humor. However, it’s important to point out that you don’t need to be a comedian to use humor to manage conflict. The point isn’t to impress the other person, but simply to lighten the mood.20 It can lower the other person’s defenses and put you both in a more positive state of mind. A．Some jokes are easy to understand.B．Avoid humor when facing challenges.C．Don’t use humor to cover up other emotions.D．So it’s important to be sensitive to the other person.E．Therefore, don’t be afraid to simply act silly like a kid.F．It brings people closer, managing conflict, and reducing tension.G．Even if the joke falls flat, the only person you risk offending is yourself.二、完形填空Chiara Beer, 27, who lives in Winchester, suffered a serious stroke(中风) as a baby. As a result, she 21 movement on her right side, almost completely unable to use her arm.22 , the stroke also made her unable to read or write.Growing up with this 23 , as she got older, Chiara realised there was a huge lack of resources and information for young stroke survivors, so she decided to start 24 content on social media.The determined 27 year old began posting videos about her own story of stroke survival and 25 various aspects of her day to day life, living with only one working arm, for example, how she drives using a car 26 adapted for the disabled.She 27 a huge outpouring of love and support from her viewers, includingmessages of love from other stroke survivors and people who suffer from other similar disabilities, 28 her for showing them little tricks on how to become more 29 .“The 30 has been good. I get a lot of messages from 31 , saying I’ve helped them because now their child can be independent. And I also get messages from young adults who have had strokes telling me how their lives have 32 .”Chiara 33 that she loves knowing she is able to offer 34 to other young stroke survivors. She said: “I wanted to raise awareness about young people having strokes and also I wanted to help them to find a way to live independently. It makes me 35 that I can help.”21．A．made B．lost C．directed D．sensed 22．A．After all B．More importantly C．For instance D．Worse still 23．A．appearance B．mind C．injury D．disability 24．A．analyzing B．recording C．sharing D．collecting 25．A．showing B．observing C．exploring D．tracking 26．A．simply B．strangely C．specially D．temporarily 27．A．expected B．expressed C．witnessed D．received 28．A．forgiving B．thanking C．rewarding D．congratulating 29．A．respectable B．responsible C．intelligent D．independent 30．A．response B．presentation C．phenomenon D．cooperation 31．A．doctors B．teachers C．friends D．parents 32．A．extended B．changed C．recovered D．shone 33．A．confirmed B．remembered C．admitted D．advocated 34．A．support B．service C．comments D．opportunities 35．A．curious B．ambitious C．considerate D．delighted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。

广东省揭阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题一、阅读理解Gently trimming your hedge (修剪树篱) every 2 weeks will thicken it up and give it a beautiful look, but heavy trimmers, wires and stepladders make hedge trimming a job that some people hate. Gtech HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer makes it a pleasure.Great ConvenienceWith 60 minutes of runtime, move freely around your garden without being bothered by wires and messy petrol. Running off an 18V motor, the HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer supplies the power directly when needed. The lightweight but super strong drive system is designed for quiet running. In addition, the precision laser cut blades (刀片) move through branches up to 25 millimetres thick, leaving a clean cut vital to promote a healthy hedge.Long ReachThe HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer has an adjustable head so that you have full control over the cut of your hedges. The head adjusts downwards so you can cut the top of your hedges easily, and upwards so that you can cut thorny (多刺的) hedges without hurting your arms. Keep your hedges neat by cutting flat along the tops of hedges up to 10 feet tall using the 55-centimetre-long blade.Perfectly BalancedWeighing only 2.94 kilograms, the HT50 is well balanced, giving you a more enjoyable gardening experience. Get an HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer (£224.98) for just £149.98 if you order before May 9th, 2024, with a Branch Cutter attached free of charge. Call our 24-hour freephone and sales lines or visit our website for more information.1．What is the feature of the HT50 Cordless Hedge Trimmer?A．It needs no power support.B．It helps maintain weak leaves.C．It has no time limit for a single run.D．It has no noise disturbance while working.2．How much can be saved if you buy two trimmer before May 9th, 2024?A．£75.00.B．£149.98.C．£150.00.D．£299.96.3．What is the text?A．An advertisement.B．A biography.C．A short story.D．A report.“You'll be blind by the time you're twenty-five,” a doctor at Children's Hospital predicted. “Your blood sugars are much too high.” It consumed me. No mater where I was or what I was doing, it was overhead like a dark cloud, waiting for just the right opportunity to break open and destroy my world.I liked painting. Losing myself in painting filled me with peace. Painting provided me with the only place where I could escape from those threatening words.When I was 2l years old, my right eye went blind. Precisely three months after I was 25, I had a massive hemorrhage (大出血) in my left eye because of an accident. For the next twenty years, vision came and went. I went through many eye operations in an attempt to keep my vision. But after one final operation, I lost the battle and all remaining vision.And I buried all dreams of painting.Desperate, I enrolled in (注册) a sixteen-week program for the blind and visually impaired (视力受损). I learned personal adjustment and the use of a computer with adaptive software. A whole new world opened up to me through this program as a turning point.“Jaws and Window-Eyes are leading software for the blind.” my instructor told me. “You can use the Internet, e-mail and Microsoft with all its tools and features.”It's amazing! Hope went up for the first time in years. “By learning how to use hot keys to control the mouse, you can use Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint,” my instructor added.For the next several years, I learned that when one door closes, another door opens. There are plenty of choices available for the blind and visually impaired through the gift of technology. Not only do I have a speaking computer, but I have a speaking watch, alarm clock and calculator. 4．What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A．The right opportunity.B．Losing my sight in the future.C．Consuming too much sugar.D．The children's hospital.5．What happened when the author was 25 years old?A．He gave up painting.B．He went blind badly.C．He injured his left eye.D．He picked up a new hobby.6．What brought a turning point to the author?A．A special program.B．A meaningful performance.C．An inspiring speech.D．An important interview.7．What does the author intend to tell us?A．No pain, no gain.B．Every man has his price.C．Everyone is born equal.D．Stay positive in the face of life's difficulties.Desperately ill and seeking a miracle, David Bennett Sr. took the last bet on Jan. 7. when be became the first human to be successfully transplanted with the heart of a pig. “It creates the beat; it creates the pressure; it is his heart,” declared Bartley Griffith, director of the surgical team that performed the operation at the University of Maryland Medical Center.Bennett, 57, held on through 60 tomorrows, far longer than any previous patient who’d received a heart from another species. His remarkable run offered new hope that such procedures, known as xenotransplantation (异种移植), could help relieve the shortage of replacement organs, saving thousands of lives each year.The earliest attempts at xenotransplantation of organs, involving kidneys from rabbits, goats, and other animals, occurred in the early 20th century, decades before the first successful human-to-human transplants. Rejection, which occurs when the recipient’s body system recognizes the donor organ as a foreign object and attacks it, followed within hours or days. Results improved after some special drugs arrived in the 1960s, but most recipients still died after a few weeks. The record for a heart xenotransplant was set in 1983, when an infant named Baby Fae survived for 20 days with an organ from a baboon (狒狒).In recent years, however, advances in gene editing have opened a new possibility: re-edit some genes in animals to provide user-friendly spare parts. Pigs could be ideal for this purpose, because they’re easy to raise and reach adult human size in months. Some biotech companies. including Revivicor, are investing heavily in the field. The donor pig was offered by Revivicor from a line of animals in which 10 genes had been re-edited to improve the heart’s condition. Beyond that, the pig was raised in isolation and tested regularly for viruses that could infecthumans or damage the organ itself.This medical breakthrough provided an alternative for the 20% of patients on the heart transplant waiting list who die while waiting or become too sick to be a good candidate. 8．What does the underlined word “run” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．Donating his heart to a patient.B．Performing the heart operation.C．Living for 60 days after the operation.D．Receiving a new heart from a pig.9．Which aspect of xenotransplantation does paragraph 3 mainly focus on?A．Its history.B．Its procedure.C．Its consequence.D．Its significance. 10．What makes pigs ideal for providing spare parts in xenotransplantation?A．Their growth rate and health condition.B．Their life pattern and resistance to viruses.C．Their easiness of keeping and rapid growth.D．Their investment value and natural qualities.11．Why was Bennett’s operation regarded as a breakthrough?A．It introduced new medications to prevent organ rejection.B．It proved the potential for using organs from various animals.C．It guaranteed a sufficient supply of donor pigs for transplants.D．It offered a prospect of replacement organs through gene editing.A Dutch company has developed technology to follow the movements and activities of cows. The high-tech system, powered by AI and motion sensors, is called “The Intelligent Dairy Farmer’s Assistant.” The company, Connecterra, launched the system in the United States in December after several years of testing and operations in Europe.A device is put around the neck of the cow to record its movements. This information is then processed by a computer that uses AI to learn about the animal’s behavior over time. The system can tell farmers what the cow is doing in real time. This information can help predict when cattle get sick, become less productive or are ready for mating.Richard Watson owns the Seven Oaks Dairy in Waynesboro, Georgia. He was one of thefirst American farmers to use the high-tech system.“It can pick up whether the cow is eating, whether it is walking, whether it is drinking, whether it is laying down, standing up.”Watson said the system is a big help because it is impossible for farmers to keep up with the activities of each cow individually. He added that having a computer identify which of his 2,000 cattle need attention could help improve farm productivity by up to 10 percent. He estimates this difference could greatly increase his profits.“Just a 10 percent or five percent increase, or improvement in productivity, means hundreds of thousands of dollars to us, aside from the fact that we just want happier and healthier and more welfare in our animals, anyway.”The founder and head of Connecterra is Yasir Khokhar. He says the idea for the system came while he was living on a dairy farm south of Amsterdam.“It turns out the technology farmers use is really outdated in many aspects,” Khokhar told the Associated Press. He added that most of the technology that does exist is difficult to use. He says modern agriculture greatly needs new technology like this.The company says information about the cows can be collected and seen on a cellphone or other mobile device. A text message can also inform farmers of concerns involving the animals. 12．How does “the Intelligent Dairy Farmer’s Assistant” help farmers?A．By giving alarms to farmers.B．By focusing farmers’ attention on cattle.C．By sending real-time information about cows to farmers.D．By telling farmers which cow is less productive or ready to mate.13．What’s Watson’s attitude towards the high-tech system?A．Indifferent.B．Neutral.C．Passive.D．Confident. 14．Why did Khokhar come up with the idea of the high tech system?A．Because he once lived on a diary farm.B．Because some agricultural technologies were out of date.C．Because he wanted to increase the income of farmers.D．Because some farming systems turned out to be a failure.15．What does the passage mainly talks about?A．Modern agriculture in America.B．Ways of raising cows more efficiently.C．A Dutch company known as a high- tech system.D．“Smart Farm” technology tracking behavior of cows.Are you someone who easily gets tired and doesn’t feel like doing anything? Do you label this kind of behavior as mere laziness? 16Feel disconnected from everything.People experiencing exhaustion most commonly don’t feel like themselves anymore, don’t feel engaged by anything and constantly struggle with the sense of helplessness and inability to take back control of their lives.Used to be motivated and passionate.A clear difference between someone who’s worn out and someone who’s lazy is that the tired people used to have things they were passionate about. 17 And even hate doing anything because of how much they overworked themselves.Become moody and annoyed.Do you suddenly find yourself easily angry? 18 If you start to have trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why.19One of the warning signs is that you start neglecting your self-care and socially keep away from others. You stop making an effort to dress up yourself or look good and you tend to spend most of your time by yourself doing nothing.Changes happen gradually.Studies show that exhaustion develops in five major stages, according to degrees of severity. The honeymoon phase, the onset of stress, chronic stress, exhaustion and habitual exhaustion. By the time you reach the final stage, exhaustion will make you suffer from depression and anxiety.20A．Ignore your self-care.B．Focus on warning signs.C．Do you often feel emotionally out of control?D．So it’s important to raise awareness about exhaustion.E．But the lazy people don’t ever devote themselves to things.F．However, they may now be struggling to find interest in anything.G．Here are five signs to show you’re experiencing exhaustion rather than laziness.二、完形填空I was then in my early twenties. Even though I was armed with a degree in Education, finding a 21 teaching job was not easy. I had to try some temporary ones.This year, when a golden opportunity 22 to teach 5th grade students in a local school.I 23 it and took things seriously. I 24 myself with lesson plans, taught with enthusiasm, and stayed 25 with the students. I had no hesitation in 26 the kids when they got the answer right, and encouraged them if they didn’t.One day when the kids were 27 , a girl approached and handed me a 28 before she went home. On it was a lovely drawing full of childlike wonder, 29 by the words, “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” It really amazed me that one of my kind comments had 30 that girl’s heart greatly. I took that note home and 31 put it in a folder, looking on it as a 32 because it was very important. Anytime I was feeling down I would look at it and it proved to be a 33 .That experience showed me the 34 of just a single kind word. It encouraged me to continue to try my best each day to 35 love and kindness through my words and actions. Wish the same for others.21．A．first-rate B．well-paid C．labor-saving D．full-time 22．A．escaped B．demanded C．arose D．arranged 23．A．jumped at B．thought about C．waited for D．dreamt of 24．A．occupied B．amused C．concerned D．contented 25．A．familiar B．positive C．strict D．consistent 26．A．evaluating B．supporting C．instructing D．congratulating 27．A．graded B．dismissed C．tested D．taught28．A．note B．gift C．parcel D．book 29．A．judged B．indicated C．emphasized D．accompanied 30．A．hardened B．touched C．broken D．gladdened 31．A．simply B．casually C．carefully D．eagerly 32．A．reminder B．treasure C．proof D．secret 33．A．comfort B．fortune C．fantasy D．privilege 34．A．target B．application C．power D．principle 35．A．clarify B．find C．feel D．spread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。

湖南省岳阳市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Various kinds of theme parks exist almost everywhere in the world. Whichever and whatever you like, there is always an incredible theme park that will appeal to you!DisneylandDisneyland, which can be found in several parts of the world, will bring you into a magical world and make your childhood dreams come true. Travelling through space, visiting a pirate ship, or meeting an adorable fairy tale or cartoon character are all possible at Disneyland. Of course, Disneyland also has many exciting rides to amuse you, from enormous swinging ships to scary free-fall drops.DollywoodDollywood is unique because it shows and celebrates America’s traditional southeastern culture. Famous country music groups put on performances there all year round. People come to see skilled workers make wood, glass, and iron objects in the old-fashioned way. Riding on the only steam engine still working is a special treat. And for those who like rides, Dollywood has a superb old wooden roller coaster, Thunderhead.Chimelong Ocean KingdomChimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China, is one of the leading ocean-themed parks in the world. Here you can walk under the Whale Shark Aquarium. Watching the dolphin and sea lion shows is both educational and fun. The park has more rides than you can imagine: join a water fight against pirates or get turned upside down by an exciting roller coaster... Hungry? The park has plenty of restaurants with tasty food for every appetite.1．What is special about Dollywood?A．You can ride a roller coaster there.B．You can meet some cartoon characters there.C．You can experience a water fight against pirates.D．You can learn about America’s historical southeastern culture.2．What do the three theme parks have in common?A．They all have exciting rides.B．They all offer educational animal shows.C．They all provide tasty food for every appetite.D．They all can be found in several places of the world.3．Where is this text probably taken from?A．A fairy tale.B．A travel brochure.C．A history book.D．A documentary.Perhaps one of the most famous sayings in China is,“Worry before all others worry; rejoice after all others have rejoiced.”Written by Fan Zhongyan, this 11th century proverb provides a goal for all Chinese government officials to aspire to.Fan Zhongyan (989-1052) himself was a good example of someone who lived by these words. When he was just one or two years old, his father died and his mother married another man, but he was always content with what he had.From a very young age, he was very diligent in his schoolwork. In 1015, Fan passed the imperial examination(科举考试) and became a government official. While serving in Taizhou, he always had the people’s best interest at heart, and he proposed building a sea wall to protect homes from flooding. Serving with distinction, he helped build up defenses when the country was threatened by war. Then, once the country was at peace again, he was promoted to a high-level position in the capital.As an advisor to the emperor, Fan then tried to institute government reforms. However, many conservative officials opposed him, so the reforms were stopped and Fan was forced to go into exile (流放). While in exile in 1045, Fan wrote an essay entitled Memorial to Yueyang Tower. In the essay, he wondered if it was possible to find government officials who would be firm in their desire to look after the needs of the common people, and not worry about their own personal welfare.After retiring, he bought a farm and used it to provide jobs for local people. The profits from the farm were then used to pay for the education of poor children.It is refreshing to think that there was once such a person who did not just speak wise words to live by, but who also put those words into practice during his own life.4．How does the author introduce the topic of the passage?A．By using a quote.B．By giving examples.C．By providing data.D．By making comparisons.5．What's the right order of the events?①Fan built a sea wall in Taizhou. ①Fan wrote the essay Memorial to Yueyang Tower.①Fan’s father passed away.①Fan retired and bought a farm.A．①①①①B．①①①①C．①①①①D．①①①①6．What did Fan express in his famous essay?A．His concern about the needs of the common people.B．His determination to set a good example for government officials.C．His hope to find government officials looking after common people.D．His desire to find government officials putting people’s needs above their own welfare. 7．What qualities can best describe Fan Zhongyan according to the passage?A．Loving and demanding.B．Selfless and devoted.C．Modest and hardworking.D．Strong-willed and tolerant.A bot is a software program that often works by itself on the internet to perform the same kinds of actions as humans do. The report, produced by California-based internet security company Imperva, found that 49.6 percent of worldwide internet traffic (互联网流量) came from bots in 2023, while from human users fell to 50.4 percent. Imperva’s study also found that web traffic linked to “bad bots” grew to 32 percent in 2023, a rise of 30.2 percent from 2022. Nanhi Singh, a security advisor at Imperva, said that bots are currently one of growing threats facing almost every industry.Bots are generally designed to visit websites and independently search for many kinds of online information. They are able to operate at much greater speeds than humans and can process repeated searches and process large amounts of data. Online search advisor Yoast notes that some bots are considered good because they can be useful to individuals through tools such as OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT. Some others are considered malicious, because they are trained to hack, or break into network computer systems. These kinds of bots pretend themselves as humans andcollect private data or financial information that can be used to commit crimes. And some bots are even designed to spread misinformation and false news.The study also suggested that some countries have a much bigger problem with bad bots than others. Web traffic linked to bad bots in 2023 accounted for 71 percent in Ireland while Germany was next, with 67.5 percent. The percentage of Mexico and the USA was reported to be 42.8 percent and 35.4 percent respectively. Imperva even reported that bad bot activity would lead to account takeovers, which increased 10 percent in 2023 over 2022. The highest number of account takeovers — 36.8 percent — happened in the financial services industry. Next was the travel industry, with 11.5 percent, followed by business services at eight percent.Nanhi Singh said the problem is likely to worsen in coming years to the point where such bots would exist everywhere. She urged organizations to introduce bot management and security tools in an effort to limit automated traffic and prevent dangerous account takeovers.8．What did Imperva’s study find?A．Bad bots caused 49.6% of web traffic in 2023.B．Traffic from human users fell to the second in 2023.C．Web traffic linked to “bad bots” rose sharply in 2023.D．Nearly half of the world’s web traffic was caused by bad bots in 2023.9．What does the underlined word “malicious” in Paragraph 2 mean?A．Useful.B．Dependable.C．Harmful.D．Irresponsible. 10．What is Nanhi Singh’s attitude towards current situation of web traffic?A．Optimistic.B．Satisfied.C．Concerned.D．Conservative. 11．What can be learned about bots from the passage?A．Every industry is currently threatened by bots.B．Bots can be both helpful and troublesome.C．Bots can search for online information by themselves.D．Web traffic linked to bad bots was the most serious problem in Ireland in 2023.A new study examines possible harm caused by microscopic pieces of plastic that end up inside people’s bodies. These materials — known as microplastics and nanoplastics — can enter the body through the air or in food or drinks.One new study suggests the buildup of such plastics inside the body can increase the risk of a stroke, heart attack or death. But the researchers noted the evidence presented cannot prove a direct link between tiny plastic materials and heart problems.The study involved 257 people who had medical operations to clear blocked blood vessels (血管) in their necks. Italian researchers examined the fatty buildup the doctors removed from the carotid arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the brain. Using two methods, they found evidence of plastics — mostly nanoplastics that cannot be seen — in the artery plaque (动脉斑块) of 150 patients. No evidence of plastics was seen in 107 patients.The team followed these people for three years. During that time, 30 individuals, or 20 percent of the group with plastics, had a heart attack, stroke, or died from any cause. These rates dropped to about eight percent among those with no evidence of plastics. Research results were recently published in a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.The researchers admitted their study was very small. For example, it only looked at people with narrowed arteries who were already at risk for heart attacks and stroke.Steve Nissen is a heart expert at the Cleveland Clinic in the state of Ohio who was not part of the study. He told the Associated Press he thinks the team’s estimate that the risk of heart attack, stroke or death was four times greater seems too high. “It would mean that these microplastics are the most important cause of coronary heart disease (冠心病) yet discovered. And I just don’t think that’s likely to be right,” Nissen said. “Maybe, it’s just a wake-up call that perhaps we need to take the problem of microplastics more seriously.” Nissen added.12．How did the researchers carry out their study?A．By doing online surveys.B．By interviewing participants.C．By comparing with former experiments.D．By conducting experiments and analyzing data.13．What did the team find about the 150 patients ?A．They were in good health before the study.B．No evidence of plastics were found in them.C．20 percent of them died from heart attacks.D．They developed many more health problems than the 107 patients.14．What can be inferred from Nissen’s words?A．There was no relationship between microplastics and heart diseases.B．We should pay more attention to the harm of microplastics to our body.C．The result proved a direct link between tiny plastic materials and heart problems.D．The result was inaccurate because they only looked at people with narrowed arteries. 15．Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A．Tiny plastic materials — Harmful to our body?B．Tiny plastic materials — Exist in our body?C．Tiny plastic materials — A leading cause of our health.D．Tiny plastic materials — A direct reason for heart diseases.How to become a good communicatorBeing a good communicator is an important life skill. It can help you make friends, do well in school, and even get better jobs when you’re older. Sometimes, you may find it a struggle to communicate effectively with people around you. 16Listen to others.Listening is a trait that is often forgotten about in modern society. In the process of communication, try to avoid responding to a text, opening an email, or thinking about your next meal. 17 Show them you’re listening and interested by commenting on the story or asking questions.Speak sincerely.No one likes to be deceived. Tell people the truth. If you can’t commit to something, it’s better to be honest about it than to have to tell them last minute that you can’t make it. When people ask for your opinion, you should be honest. 18 For instance, if you don’t like your friend’s shirt and they ask you about it, respond with, “I really like you in blue instead,” rather than, “I hate it, it’s ugly.”19How you say things is arguably more important than what you say. If you try to give someone a genuine compliment (赞美), but they think you say it with an ironic undertone, your compliment won’t mean a thing. Be aware of the way you speak. If you notice that people often take things you say the wrong way, there is a good chance you can change how you speak. Askyour friends to make you aware of the way you’re coming across.Help others communicate.Get a bunch of people together for a fun get-together. It can be as simple as a gathering at the park, or as fancy as an elegant dinner party. 20A．Know “how” vs “what”.B．Be aware of what you say.C．You should pay attention to what others are saying.D．This can be a good chance for you to communicate with others.E．Do remember there is a difference between honest and rude opinions.F．Either way, it shows them that you care and want to spread friendship.G．However, with practice and patience, you can become a great communicator.二、完形填空In my work as a vocational school teacher in Germany, there are a few refugees (难民) in my class. Their 21 of German is often rather poor regardless of whether they are “ 22 off the boat” or have lived here for a few years. Some of these students who 23 to complete their three-year training may continue to go to school to attain 24 so they can attend university.Over the last few weeks, I have taken them aside and given them 25 on how to enhance their language skills, such as finding ways to build their vocabulary beyond class and 26 language immersion courses. After class, I even took some of them to a 27 which displayed valuable information on a poster. They were 28 for this little gesture that benefited them a lot. Most important of all, I have given them tips on how to 29 themselves into the German culture better.I do not get any 30 money for offering this sort of advice, though I have 31 my short breaks over the years. But I feel it is important to help the youngsters because after graduation from university, they have great chance of 32 jobs in Germany. Meanwhile, they will feel inspired to 33 here.Good integration is so important as it builds bridges and expands 34 . It makes mehappy to share my knowledge as a language teacher and spread those 35 ripples (涟漪) in everyday life.21．A．description B．command C．appreciation D．opinion 22．A．fresh B．distant C．clear D．close23．A．fail B．expect C．manage D．refuse 24．A．goals B．success C．qualifications D．advantage 25．A．credits B．tips C．permission D．information 26．A．recommending B．delivering C．giving D．running 27．A．gym B．noticeboard C．classroom D．stadium 28．A．sorrowful B．thoughtful C．grateful D．fearful 29．A．transform B．turn C．divide D．integrate 30．A．enough B．good C．extra D．limited 31．A．sacrificed B．wasted C．taken D．arranged 32．A．changing B．quitting C．creating D．landing 33．A．turn down B．calm down C．slow down D．settle down 34．A．business B．horizons C．friendship D．courses 35．A．kindness B．skill C．happiness D．culture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。

东莞市2023-2024学年下学期期末考试高二英语（本试卷共四大题，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节听力理解（两段共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）共两小段，每段播放两遍。

请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第1段对话，回答第1~2题。

1. Where does Tom come from?A. Australia.B. Canada.C. New Zealand.2. Who will Tom go to the beach and camp with?A. His families.B. His friends.C. His pets.听第2段对话，回答第3~5题。

3. What kind of movie does Jane prefer?A. Comedies.B. Romantic movies.C. Science fiction movies.4. Which movie does Jack recommend?A. A rival.B. Dune: Part Two.C. Beyond the Stars.5. When did the recommended movie hit the theater?A. On March 8th.B. On March 6th.C. On May 8th.第二节听取信息（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）听下面一段独白。

请从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为6~10的空格中。

听录音前，你将有10秒钟的阅题时间，录音读两遍。

Artificial Intelligence第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分37. 5分）第一节（共10小题：每小题2. 5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

福建省泉州科技中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解Whether you’re hoping to prepare meals, start a diet, or find more peace in your life, learning from the best is a great place to start. The following bestsellers will push you towards your lifestyle goals.Run Fast. Eat SlowBy world-class marathoner and 4-time Olympian Shalane and chef Elyse, a New York Times bestseller, offers over 100 whole food recipes for runners. With inspiring stories, nutritional wisdom, delicious meals, and snacks made without refined sugar and flour, it shows that fat is essential for flavor and performance, and restrictive dieting does more harm than good. Recipes include Superhero Muffins and Double Chocolate Teff Cookies.Paperback $26.00Ebook $12.99Bobby Flay FitIn Bobby Flay Fit, Bobby shares juices, breakfast bowls, snacks to fuel workouts, hearty salads, nourishing soups, satisfying dinners and lightened-up desserts. With fitness tips and a look into the chef’s daily healthy routines, this cookbook is for those who want to eat right without sacrificing (牺牲) taste or changing food storage.Paperback $32.50 A Paperback Version with the Ebook Version for FREE!Atomic HabitsOver 4 million copies sold!No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.Paperback $27.00Ebook $12.99I’ve Been Thinking...The ideal book for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement and inspiration on theroad to a meaningful life. In this book, Maria Shrive shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field—a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion—a place of joy.Paperback $22.00Ebook $10.991．Which is the cheapest for both paperback and ebook?A．Run Fast. Eat Slow.B．Bobby Flay Fit.C．Atomic Habits.D．I’ve Been Thinking...2．What does the book I’ve Been Thinking… focus on?A．Giving fitness tips.B．Providing food recipes.C．Presenting insightful thoughts.D．Offering habit formation strategies. 3．What common purpose do the four books serve?A．To share motivational stories.B．To encourage exploring knowledge.C．To lead people to a healthy lifestyle.D．To instruct people in inner peace.Abdul Holik’s walk to school is anything but ordinary. The eight-year-old was born with a physical disability that resulted in his feet and legs severely deformed (变形). Each day, he has to make his way through steep paths and rocky surfaces with a pack tied to his back and his hands slipped into a pair of sandals (拖鞋).His mother, Pipin, remembers when Abdul begged to send him to school. He desired to learn to read and be like everyone else. She was confused at first because she wasn’t sure which school would take him in. Finally she found a school located six kilometers away that accepted Abdul despite his limitations. Pipin thought it was impossible for her son to attend the school as there are no bus services at their small village. But the family was determined. They taught Abdul to walk on his hands. At first, Pipin would accompany Abdul to school every day but now he makes it himself. When the rainy season arrives, the road is slippery and dangerous. On days like that, his parents try to use motorcycle taxis, which depends on whether they have the money to spare. If there is no money, Abdul continues his crawl (爬行) to school by hand.At school, Abdul’s principal Epi sees huge potential in Abdul. “We see he can follow along in the classroom just fine and he has no problems socializing with others,” said Epi. His teachers describe him as a child with enthusiasm and effort in schoolwork. Despite his limitations, Abdul is active in extracurricular activities, especially in sports.He wants to attend university in the big city. His dream is to become a firefighter because he wants to help people in need. He has other ideals, namely becoming a doctor. For him, the goal is also to help other people, especially those who experience pain.Abdul continues to struggle for his dreams. His love for life and learning has given him the opportunity to go far and his support system is pushing him further into his bright future. 4．What was Pipin’s initial concern about Abdul’s schooling?A．Limited family budget.B．Lack of available transportation.C．A long distance from their village.D．Uncertainty of school admission.5．What can we infer from the text?A．Abdul’s teachers think highly of him.B．Abdul’s disability ruined his schooling.C．Abdul walked to school himself in the past.D．Abdul spends more time on sports than schoolwork.6．Which can best describe Abdul according to the text?A．Active and honest.B．Humorous and optimistic.C．Confident and adventurous.D．Determined and enthusiastic.7．What is the main idea of the text?A．Abdul’s dream of helping people in need.B．Abdul’s inspiring journey in persuing education.C．The challenges in Abdul’s daily life at school.D．The struggles of Abdul’s family for supporting his studying.Climate change and beer might be two things that rarely appear in the same sentence. But according to an article in the scientific journal Nature Plants, if the Earth gets warmer, your Friday-night drink might get pricier.The team behind the article modelled the effect of extreme events on production of barley, the main ingredient of beer. “Extreme weather conditions such as drought or heat will impact barley production. Barley is irreplaceable in beer making,” said Xie Wei, first author of the article. “If barley production drops, beer production will also drop, and beer might get more expensive.” When global temperatures rise to their highest, global beer supply will drop 16 percent. Prices will also hike due to drop of supply. For instance, a 4.84-U. S.-dollar price hike for a 500 ml bottle is projected in Ireland, almost doubling the previous price. Quality of that beer might also be affected. If barley cannot receive enough irrigation, quality of the protein and carbohydrate in its grain will drop.In fact, the effect of drought on beer production has been seen. Bloomberg reported that drought and heat caused a 30 to 40 percent drop in barley production in European barley producing regions during summer 2018, leading to a 35 percent price hike of barley in France.However, regional fluctuations in barley production are still manageable now. If production in one region fails, beer makers can make it up by importing more from other regions. But if climate change gets out of control, the impact will be global. Agriculture is incredibly vulnerable to climate change.Xie pointed out the impact of climate change is not only limited to staple crops. “We are only using barley and beer as an example of high-added-value agricultural products,” said Xie. “In countries like China, per person consumption of staple crops is dropping, but that of products such as dairy and beer is rising.”Beer, not essential for human survival, occupies a major part in culture around the world. That gives people yet one more reason to care more about climate change.8．What can we know from the first two paragraphs?A．Extreme weather influences the price of beer.B．The more irrigation, the better quality of beer.C．It’s necessary to replace barley in beer making.D．Efforts should be made to promote beer production.9．Why is Bloomberg’s report mentioned in Paragraph 3?A．To lead in a new topic.B．To make a comparison.C．To give a supporting example.D．To provide background information. 10．What does the underlined word “vulnerable” probably mean in Paragraph 4?A．Important.B．Sensitive.C．Adaptable.D．Resistant. 11．What’s the author’s potential purpose to write the text?A．To popularize agricultural products.B．To show the importance of beer in culture.C．To draw people’s concern on climate change.D．To indicate the impact of temperature on staple crops.Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder, while living close to nature is largely beneficial for mental health and the brain. A central brain region, the amygdala (大脑杏仁核) involved in stress processing, has been shown to be less activated during stress in people living in rural areas, compared to those who live in cities, indicating the potential benefits of nature. “But so far the hen-and-egg problem could not be solved, namely whether nature actually caused the effects in the brain or whether the particular individuals chose to live in rural or urban regions,” says Sonja Sudimac.To achieve causal evidence, the researchers from the group examined brain activity in regions involved in stress processing in 63 healthy volunteers before and after a one-hour walk in Grunewald forest or a shopping street with traffic in Berlin. The results revealed that activity in the amygdala decreased after the walk in nature, suggesting that nature has beneficial effects on brain regions related to stress.“The results support the previously assumed positive relationship between nature and brain health, but this is the first study to prove the causal link. Interestingly, the brain activity after the urban walk in these regions remained stable and showed no increases, which argues against a commonly held view that urban exposure causes additional stress,” explains Simone Kühn, head of the group.The authors show that nature has a positive impact on brain regions involved in stress processing and that it can already be observed after a one-hour walk. This contributes to theunderstanding of how our physical living environment affects brain and mental health. Even a short exposure to nature decreases amygdala activity, suggesting that a walk in nature could serve as a preventive measure against developing mental health problems and reducing the potentially disadvantageous impact of the city on the brain.In order to investigate beneficial effects of nature in different populations and age groups, the researchers are currently working on a study examining how a one-hour walk in natural versus urban environments impacts stress in mothers and their babies.12．What does the hen-and-egg problem refer to?A．A problem hard to clarify.B．A problem easy to deal with.C．A problem common to be seen .D．A problem unnecessary to solve.13．How did researchers collect evidence for the study?A．By quoting authoritative experts.B．By interviewing healthy volunteers.C．By researching on a previous theory.D．By comparing volunteers’ amygdala activities.14．What contribution did Simone’s team mainly make?A．Confirming nature’s benefits to brain health.B．Supporting a commonview of urban exposure.C．Revealing the link between age and mental health.D．Identifying the causes of mental health problems.15．What may the follow-up research focus on ?A．Benefits of a regular walk in nature.B．An appeal for living in urban regions.C．Nature’s positive effects on different groups.D．Relationship between nature and brain health.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that kids do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. There are reasons why kids don’t regularly go for these foods. How can you getyour kids to eat more plants?Offer a Variety of Foods From a Young Age16 . To do it at their age of 6 months old is appropriate. There is no literature to support that starting with vegetables will make them less picky. But there is evidence that continued exposure to foods helps develop a more long-term, positive relationship with eating all different flavors and types of foods.Serve Kids Fruits and Vegetables With Each MealKids can’t learn to like something if they aren’t exposed to it. My suggestion is to put a fruit or vegetable on the plate every single meal. They may not eat it. Just continue to offer in various ways: different seasonings(调味), with dips and using different cooking methods. It takes multiple exposures sometimes for kids to learn to like a food. 17 .Start With Small Portions(份量)Especially for younger kids, trying new foods can be overwhelming. If the family is eating broccoli(西兰花), put one piece on your young child’s plate. 18 . This is much more manageable than walking up to the table and seeing a large portion of a potentially scary new food.Model Healthy EatingPositive role modeling is huge in getting kids to eat. 19 . So many parents may be picky themselves and dislike vegetables. You have to put on a good show and set an example of what healthy eating looks like for your children.20Make veggie-eating fun for the family. Have a blind taste test with your children. And you can be honest if you haven’t “learned to like” something yet. You and your kids can try new foods in a fun way together.A．Make It FunB．Try New FoodsC．Then they can have more if they want itD．But they will never eat it, if they never see itE．And you should tell them they have to eat moreF．It is important to expose kids to diverse foods starting in babyhoodG．If you aren’t eating the foods, you can never expect your child to eat them二、完形填空When someone we love passes away, we preserve the momentos (纪念品) reminding us of the love.Tylor was cleaning out some of his 4-year-old daughter’s toys when he made a huge21 . In his hurry, he threw a teddy bear into the donation bag to Goodwill, forgetting the22 of that particular bear.The bear was a gift from Tylor’s wife. It’s from Build-A-Bear. When the child squeezes its paw (爪子), she could 23 a recording of her late mother’s heartbeat. The toy was a 24 to the girl since losing her mother. When she found it was gone, she was 25 .Tylor quickly 26 the Goodwill store. 27 , the bear had been sold. The Goodwill staff immediately put the 28 out on social media, asking whoever purchased the bear to 29 it.When a local radio station 30 the story, the community was quick to action. There are no 31 whenever something comes up. Everybody tries to help.32 the media attention, news of the missing bear reached Build-A-Bear’s offices. The company was quick to 33 a replacement bear to the child, complete with a new recording of her mom’s heartbeat.“While we remain hopeful that the 34 bear is located, we wish this new teddy bear will provide comfort for the child,” a Build-A-Bear spokesperson said.Without the 35 of all, this girl could not listen to her mother’s heartbeat anytime! 21．A．wish B．bet C．effort D．mistake 22．A．name B．history C．significance D．appearance 23．A．hear B．delete C．save D．make 24．A．reward B．comfort C．promise D．blessing 25．A．surprised B．heartbroken C．confused D．ashamed 26．A．left B．blamed C．passed D．contacted 27．A．Embarrassingly B．Puzzlingly C．SadlyD．Frighteningly28．A．word B．advice C．secret D．invitation 29．A．repair B．display C．keep D．return 30．A．shared B．adapted C．corrected D．finished 31．A．friends B．strangers C．winners D．participants 32．A．Regardless of B．According to C．Contrary to D．Thanks to 33．A．offer B．lend C．award D．show 34．A．popular B．original C．expensive D．outdated 35．A．preparations B．beliefs C．efforts D．encouragements三、语法填空阅读下面文章，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。