高二上学期期末考试英语试卷

金华十校2023—2024学年第一学期期末调研考试高二英语试题卷（答案在最后）本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)，共150分，考试时间120分钟。

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第Ⅰ卷(选择题共95分)第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What does the man want the woman to do?A.Take care of his pet.e over at3:00p.m.C.Attend a meeting with him.2.What is the man doing?A.Recommending a book.B.Expressing his feelings.C.Explaining a test question.3.Where did the man’s wife grow up?A.In Australia.B.In New Zealand.C.In India.4.What does the man mean?A.He is very excited about the news.B.He doesn’t pay attention to sports.C.He wishes a different team had won.5.What is probably the relationship between the speakers?A.Mother and son.B.Husband and wife.C.Customer and Saleswoman.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

山东省德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解A family cruise (乘船游览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. Here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.Tour Australia with Princess CruisesFor a faraway family vacation, consider exploring Australia aboard the Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Princess will take passengers to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven SeasRegent Seven Seas’ ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia. Departing on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard food, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food to an Italian eatery. Discover Patagonia with SeabournThe amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov, 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can take baths, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library. Cruise to the Caribbean with DisneyDisney Cruise Line’s four ships offer plenty of bells and whistles for kids. Besides, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families. Depart from Port Canaveral, on a four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream for a fun adventure through the Bahamas, with stops in Disney’s privately owned island. 1．What can kids do on the Princess?A. Learn dance skills.B. Perform in a drama.C. Read books in a library.D. Join in a sports meeting.2．What makes Seabourn special?A. Offering family-friendly trips.B. Serving varieties of onboard food.C. Providing close wildlife encounters.D. Covering seven continents of the world.3．Which cruise best suits the family who desires to save money?A. Princess.B. Regent Seven Seas.C. Seabourn.D. Disney.Johannes Fritz, an Austrian biologist, needed to come up with a plan again if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.To survive the European winter, the northern bald ibis needs to migrate south for the winter over the Alps. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.the last in the wild, causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild. When Mr. Fritz was born 56 years ago, the northern bald ibis could be found in Europe only in captivity (圈养) .Mr.Fritz has spent his career reintroducing the birds into the wild. Through years of trial and error, he learned to fly like a bird. He modified (改装) a lightweight aircraft so it would fly at speeds slow enough for the birds to keep up. In 2004, he led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led more migrations. But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September. The trip is expected to take about six weeks, “Still, we’re optimistic that it’ll work,” said Mr. Fritz.His family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. “But the unavoidable risks are necessary,” Mr. Fritz said. “It’s not so much a job, but my life’s purpose.”4．What was Johannes Fritz’s plan?A. To shorten bald ibises’ migration route.B. To lead bald ibises to migrate on a new route.C. To better the climate patterns for bald ibises.D. To find out a safer destination for bald ibises.5．What does the underlined word “devoured” in paragra ph 3 mean?A. Destroyed.B. Abused.C. Released.D. Raised.6．Why was Mr. Fritz’s initial route for the birds ineffective?A. Owing to the long time it consumes.B. For the slow speed of his modified aircraft.C. Because of the toughness along the first route.D. Due to higher temperatures in the summer habitat.7．Which of the following can best describe Mr. Fritz?A. Honest.B. Innovative.C. Straightforward.D. Demanding.As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions, you may think that it takes 21 days of repeating an action for that action to become a habit. So, you set out to go to the gym for 21 days, thinking that by day 22 heading to the gym will feel automatic—maybe even fun.However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. A habit expert Wendy Wood found that this falsehood came from a self-help book in the 1960s and actually described how long it takes to get used to your new appearance after plastic surgery. It’s important to note t hat getting used to something is not the same thing as forming a habit, and perhaps the two concepts got confused along the way, giving rise to the term today.To figure out how long it actually takes to form a habit, Phillippa Lally, and her team did a series of research.They recruited 96 people and asked each person to choose one new habit and report each day on whether or not they did the behavior and how automatic the behavior felt. Some people chose simple habits like “drinking a bottle of water with lunch.” Others chose m ore difficult tasks like “running for 15 minutes before dinner.” At the end of 12 weeks, the researchers analyzed the data to determine how long it took each person to go from starting a new behavior to automatically doing it.The study found that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic—66 days to be exact. And if you want to set your expectations appropriately, the truth is that it will probably take you anywhere from two months to eight months to build a new behavior into your life. Interestingly, the researchers also found that “m issing one opportunity to perform the behavior did not affect the habit formation process.” That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you mess up every now and then. Building better habits is not an all-or-nothing process.So, for those who wish to form certain habits, persistence is king. To form a good habit, we need to pay more energy and effort.8．What does “21days” actually mean according to Wendy Wood?A. The time one drafts a book.B. The time one develops a new habit.C. The time one gets used to something.D. The time one recovers from a surgery. 9．How did the researchers do the research?A. By doing questionnaires.B. By tracking people’s behaviors.C. By making predictions.D. By analyzing data of previous studies. 10．What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. Habits cannot be noticed easily.B. The amount of time a habit takes varies.C. One should perform a behavior constantly.D. It takes exactly 66 days to form a new habit.11．What is the best title of the passage?A. Habit—good or not?B. Better habit, better life?C. 21days to form a habit?D. Hit or miss with habits?The house had been cleaned and decorated elegantly. The air smelt fresh. Little labels on all we saw around the house displayed important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.All efforts that release cash that is locked into stuff touch me deeply. If they break conventional ideas, I will like them even more. It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for one’s grandmother’s necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass it on to the next generation.No longer so, I am guessing.It’s not always about money, but perhaps about considering one’s choices. My argument always is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furnitures; take home those piles of old-time bedsheets. But if none of them fit into your current home, allow someone else to take them home. Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.Hoarding (囤积) is not a virtue. It is a waste of the money that is locked into the property you are hoarding. I may use it sometime in the future, say some. Give that a time frame. If you are holding something you haven’t used even once in five years, ask yourself if someone else may need it. Don’t sell if you don’t care for money; but do give it away.All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation from hoarding and let there be light!12．What do people often do at the garage sale?A. Purchase a garage.B. Label their belongings.C. Talk about decoration.D. Trade their unused stuff.13．Why does the author mention “neeklace” in par agraph 2?A. To call for respect towards the elderly.B. To advocate holding onto the family tradition.C. To show the financial condition of an average family.D. To prove people tend to follow suit against their wills.14．What does the author believe according to paragraph 4?A. It is a good idea to save money.B. A good taste counts in purchase.C. Unused items deserve a new owner.D. The outdated should be thrown away.15．What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To call on people to get rid of hoarding.B. To show his worry about wasting resources.C. To draw attention to conserving the traditions.D. To inspire people to spend more on meaningful things.二、七选五16．In our ever-evolving world, where both personal and professional areas are loaded with challenges, problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. ①Here’s how to enhance your strategy.Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives toward a common goal. ② It involves choosing the right words, structuring information logically, and being mindful of the audience to ensure that your message is both impressive and comprehensible. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information. It includes not just hearing words but understanding the underlying messages.③ To foster creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives. Have free-flowing brainstorming sessions that allow for the exploration of diverse ideas without immediate judgment. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields promotes creative solution.Mistakes are not failures but valuable stepping stones on the path to mastery. ④Analyse what went wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. Creating a culture that opens the eyes of mistakes within a team or organization encourages an environment where individuals feel comfortable admitting errors.The journey to becoming a skilled problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. ⑤ __ Remain curious and open to acquiring new knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to your problem-solving attempt. That ensures you stay ahead of evolving challenges and acquire the skills needed to navigate an ever-changing landscape.Furthermore, participating in industry events, joining professional associations and connecting with mentors can offer insights that enrich your problem-solving skills.A. Seek continuous learning opportunities.B. Therefore, comprehension is a vital skill to develop.C. Effective conversation begins with the art of expression.D. Problem-solving at its best requires the out-of-the-box thinking.E. And they could help you achieve more in your personal life too.F. Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection and learning.G. Each individual brings unique information to overcome challenges.三、完形填空（15空）Filkin’s Drift, a band of two in UK, have been highlighting sustainability (可持续性) inworking to spotlight sustainability and the environment in their work.17．A. completed B. planned C. canceled D. delayed18．A. failed B. ended C. slowed D. closed19．A. scheduled B. interrupted C. appreciated D. relocated20．A. picked out B. taken up C. caught up D. set aside21．A. security B. relaxation C. reputation D. environment22．A. researchers B. followers C. musicians D. professors23．A. instruments B. documents C. envelopes D. photographs24．A. compete B. perform C. advertise D. conclude25．A. crucial B. profitable C. practical D. colorful26．A. evaluate B. clear C. outline D. further27．A. constantly B. secretly C. randomly D. differently28．A. inform B. request C. inspire D. permit29．A. possible B. flexible C. typical D. private30．A. limit B. creation C. upgrade D. need31．A. examines B. joins C. employs D. declines四、短文填空32．Flowers, birds, figures and landscapes seem to jump out of the pictures on the walls of craftsman Hao Ruxiang’s workshop. From a ① (distant), these pictures appear to be fine paintings. Yet, up close, they resemble sculptural art, with a three-dimensional feel.It is buhu painting, ② was named a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2014. It originated ③ the traditional folk art of the Manchu ethnic people, who would use needle and thread to create patterns as ④ approach to mending boots, hats and clothing for ⑤ (practice) and artistic purposes.Through decades of efforts, Hao and his family have helped buhu painting to evolve, ⑥(combine) the essence of numerous traditional crafts. “We got an inspiration from cloisonne (景秦蓝瓷器) , glued gold threads along the edges of flowers, ⑦ created a better visual effect.” Hao explains, adding that many techniques ⑧ __ (apply) in the art are all coming from practice.To date, Hao ⑨ (explore) many innovative techniques of her own, and managed todeliver beautiful examples of the art. However, her focus has been on broadening this art form to ensure better development, because she believes machinery cannot ⑩ (full) replace manual work.五、书面表达33．假如你是李华，上周日你们班去敬老院(nursing house) 慰问老人，请给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.活动时间；2.活动内容；3.活动感想。

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第一部分听力(略)第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ABest Alternatives of Top Travel Booking SitesAfter losing two precious years to COVID,everybody is desperate to travel and explore the world.However, planning a dream trip is not easy as it demands carefully spending your money on flights and accommodation.Let’s see what best travel booking sites in the UK has to offer and what alternatives we have:TravelhouseukIt has been dedicated to serving its important clients for more than two decades now by using the expertise of travel agents.It is an element of human interaction with your travel agent that allows you to discuss your requirements in depth for personalization and look for customer support even after the booking is made. SkyscannerIt is a user-friendly interface that compares flight prices from all over the globe and brings out the best deals on flights.Not only flights but you can use this metasearch engine for hotels and car rentals too.It is a great tool for everyone,but some alternatives may help you even better in finding the cheapest trip to your destination.Cheap FlightsWhen Skyscanner considers known carriers to maintain the quality,Cheapflights takes the lead with the cheapest flight options worldwide.The online site serves up the cheapest time to fly,reasonable hotel rates, low-cost car rentals and vacation packages.The aim is to promote and simplify your travel experience by offering it all in one place.Google FlightsIt is a renowned name that facilitates online sales of air ticket through third-party suppliers.The best feature ofusing Google Flights is based on no predetermined time limits.You can look for the cheapest flying dates within the next two months of search dates.1.What makes Travelhouseuk special?A.Its price.B.Its convenience.C.Its booking time.D.Its personalized service.2.Which travel agency can you choose if you want to drive?A.Travelhouseuk and Google Flights.B.Google Flights and Cheap Flights.C.Skyscanner and Cheap Flights.D.Cheap Flights and Travelhouseuk.3.In which part of the web can you read this article?A.Travel.B.Culture.C.Lifestyle.D.Business.【答案】1.D 2.C 3.A【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。

重庆市第一中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Lonely Planet’s best in travel destinations for 2024 revealed To mark its 50th anniversary, Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 best cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories of best value and best sustainable destinations, recognising a total of 50 locations across the globe offering amazing experiences to enjoy in 2024.Spain tops the sustainable travel list, having taken enormous strides to boost off-season travel, expand renewable energy, spread visitors across the year, and bring tourism to previously overlooked destinations.Wales too has been recognised as one of those leading the way in sustainability, thanks to its rebuilt railways expanding the possibilities of exploring the nation’s wild, wonderful west.And bouncing back strongly from the 2020 bushfires is Kangaroo Island, which remains one of South Australia’s great ecotourism destinations.Slow Travel, a favourite topic with Lonely Planet readers, is celebrated by highlighting the Portuguese Way hiking trail and the continued rise of night trains in Europe.Meanwhile the popular sun-kissed country of Croatia is now easier to explore with the opening of the Peljesac Bridge shining a spotlight on the previously overlooked Peljesac Peninsula and a new highway means it’s now possible to travel directly between Split and Dubrovnik.Algeria, the USA’s Midwest, Greek island of Ikaria and Normandy are just a few of those great value and often overlooked destinations, ideal for the cost-conscious traveller.For those seeking to enjoy the great outdoors, the new Western Balkans’ Cycle Route is set to open in 2024 and Far North Scotland is bidding for UNESCO status for its unsung boggy area and a coastline of heartbreaking beauty.1．Lonely Planet’s has expanded Best in Travel 2024 mainly to ________.A．Response to negative comments on previous lists.B．Fill diversity in Travel Preferences.C．Mark its 50th anniversary.D．Respond to a decline in travel interest.2．What transport development in Croatia makes it easier to explore?A．Opening of the Peljesac Bridge.B．Expansion of renewable energy.C．Repair and rebuilding of railways.D．Building a new highway in Ikaria. 3．For those who love cycling, which place is most appealing?A．North Scotland.B．Croatia.C．Greek.D．WesternBalkans.In October 2023, 3-year-old Journey Castillo completed a quest to visit all 63 of America’s national parks. Her parents, Eric and Valerie Castillo, said she is likely the youngest person to reach that milestone.The family, from San Antonio, Texas, ended their travels with a trip to Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. “Mission complete,” they wrote on Instagram. “After three years of adventure, countless logistics work and not giving up, we could not be more proud to share the conclusion of our quest.” Journey hasn’t been officially verified as the youngest traveler to visit all 63 parks. But more important than the title, her parents say, is the experience.“Our thing was: ‘Let’s… inspire in Journey a passion for nature, inspire in her that she can handle the strenuous parts of the traveling: the environments, the weather changes, different cultures.” Valerie Castillo told The Guardian’s Ramon Antonio Vargas.Before she could walk, Journey Castillo’s parents set out to visit every national park in the U.S. They hiked up Pikes Peak and explored Rocky Mountain National Park, all with an infant in tow. As far as they could tell, Journey seemed to enjoy herself.“We could see her little eyes open and take it all in,” Valerie Castillo told the San Antonio Express-News last year. “She was so aware, even being a few days old. She’s adapted so well.”They then ventured to Grand Canyon National Park — and decided to keep going. They set a goal of visiting 21 parks by Journey’s first birthday, then 42 parks by her second birthday. Eventually, they decided to go for all 63 parks. The family has been documenting every step of the way on Instagram and their website, Journey Go Explore.Reaching the last few parks on their list — all in Alaska — required lots of logistical management, including renting flights, ferry rides, and even special permission from theNational Park Service to visit a seasonally closed park. Though their visit was challenging at times, the Castillos say it helped their daughter develop confidence. Journey walks fearlessly through airports and happily greets park rangers. “When she’s out at these parks, she comes to life, and her personality brightens up,” Eric Castillo said.4．Why did Journey Castillo’s parents take her to visit all America’s national parks?A．To inspire others to be more active.B．To document their travels on Instagram.C．To inspire a passion for nature in Journey.D．To break a record as the youngest traveler.5．What does the underlined word “strenuous” probably mean in the third paragraph?A．identical B．appealing C．mild D．challenging 6．What did the parents perceive about Journey during their visits to national parks?A．She was uninterested in the surroundings.B．She adapted well and seemed to enjoy herself.C．She preferred staying indoors with her parents.D．She only enjoyed specific environments and attractions.7．How did Eric Castillo describe Journey’s personality during those travels?A．Shy and introverted.B．Reliable and anxious.C．Fearful and splendid.D．Enthusiastic and confident.“Don’t be a victim.” That’s a phrase you’ll hear a lot if you take a crime-prevention class. Basically, it means that there are steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be mugged, assaulted, or otherwise attacked. Don’t wave your cash around like you’re a billionaire. Don’t be distracted on the subway. Walk with a purpose.That last one is particularly important, because according to a new study from the Journal of Interpersonal Violence, some criminals are very good at sensing weakness based on the way you walk. Actually, serial killer Ted Bundy admitted in a personal interview in 1985 that “he could tell a victim by the way she walked down the street, the tilt of her head, the manner in which she carried herself, etc…” Unfortunately, research demonstrated the reality that criminals do in fact look for, or at least notice certain characters when selecting potential victims. While nothing excuses crime, knowledge is power in the sense that there are things we can do to protect ourselves when we are out alone.In the report titled “Psychopathy and Victim Selection” the researchers surveyed 47 criminals at a maximum-security prison in Ontario and found that social predators are very good at picking victims based on their posture and gait(步伐). They noted that people might be releasing vulnerability to criminals through their postures, gestures, and exaggerated movements.The researchers secretly filmed 12 people walking — eight women and four men, some of whom had been attacked before. Then, they showed the video to a group of criminals and asked them whether or not each person would make a good victim. These “victim ratings” were then compared against each person’s actual history of victimization. Sure enough, the people whom the criminals picked as “likely victims” were usually the ones who had been victimized in the past. These people were often said to have “walked like an easy target” — slowly, unfocused, with short steps.The sample size here is really small. Maybe we shouldn’t give this study’s findings too much weight. Nevertheless, it emphasizes something that seems pretty unconscious. Criminals aren’t looking for a challenge. Rather, they want someone timid and inattentive. So stride down the street like you own it. Your new, aggressive gait may scare off criminals. And even if this study turns out to be total bullshit, you’ll still get where you’re going a lot faster. 8．Why does the author mention the serial killer Ted Bundy?A．To call on more people to learn psychology.B．To prove that someone can be a natural criminal.C．To demonstrate some skills to distinguish criminals.D．To emphasize the importance of the right walking habit.9．How did the researchers conduct their research on victim selection?A．By analyzing crime data in various neighborhoods.B．By filming people walking and getting criminals’ opinions.C．By filming criminals as they selected their potential victims.D．By studying the psychology of crime victims in a maximum-security prison. 10．According to the research which gait will most attract criminals’ attention?A．Distracted walking with short steps.B．Purposeful walking with slow steps.C．Walking with a group of people cheerfully.D．Walking with confident and exaggerated movements.11．What’s the author’s attitude toward walking confidently and aggressively?A．Favorable.B．Doubtful.C．Disapproving.D．Indifferent.I am neither Jewish nor Palestinian, and none of my six regular jobs have anything to do with foreign policy, but the other day I opened Twitter (now called X) after some time offline, only to find people I don’t know demanding that I make a public statement about what’s happening in the Middle East. It seemed that most of the people on social media had made a statement, including various well-known brands, celebrities and lifestyle influencers.I saw lots of random citizens being told that if they didn’t speak out, they, too, would have blood on their hands. Taking a stand on social media instantly will win wild applause but reduces complex issues to a simple yes or no.Those social media posts without serious thinking are not what bother me most, though. Instead, it’s the idea that not posting is wrong — that everyone needs to speak, all the time. It discourages shutting up and listening and letting the voices that matter the most be heard over the noise. It implies it’s not OK to have any uncertainty about what’s going on. It does not leave time or space for people to process disturbing events in their own minds or to gather more information before pronouncing a judgment. It pressures people who don’t have an opinion yet or are working out what they think to produce one opinion immediately and present it to an audience of total strangers on the Internet who will quickly judge whether it’s appropriate or not.“Nothing pays off like self-control of tongue and pen,” writes A．A．’s co-founder Bill Wilson. “We must avoid quick-tempered criticism and extreme anger,” which he calls “emotional idiot got trapped by pride and revenge.” While I’ve regretted posting half-formed thoughts too quickly, I’ve never regretted waiting until I was less angry or not posting at all. 12．Why does the author mention his/her race and jobs in the first paragraph?A．To reflect the author’s professional research background.B．To introduce the topic of the widespread use of social media.C．To discuss the impact of social media violating personal privacy.D．To express dissatisfaction with commenting on something without personal ties. 13．What bothered the author most about social media posts?A．Pressure to take a stand.B．Shutting up and listening.C．Lack of diversity in opinions.D．Complex issues reduced to yes or no.14．What can we infer based on what Bill Wilson said?A．Avoiding creating argument is a virtue.B．Quick-tempered criticism is rewarding.C．Producing immediate opinion is an ability.D．Control of what you say and write is beneficial.15．Which would be the best title for this text?A．“Speak Out for the Disadvantages in a Social Media Age”B．“I Don’t Have To Post About My Anger, Neither Do You”C．“Silence Is Golden: A Guide to Ignoring World Issues Like a Pro”D．“Keep Angry, Keep Reasonable: Avoiding the Mess on Social Media”How to Have Open CommunicationWhen you can communicate openly, you can start improving your relationships, both personal and professional, in a number of ways. 16 There are a few things that you can do when you have an open conversation.17 Be mindful of where and when you need to have a discussion with someone, especially if you are having an important disagreement. Someone is not likely to be open when communicating if you are surrounded by family or out in public. Therefore, have a discussion when it’s more convenient for both you and your partner.Have patience. When emotions are high, it can be easy to be swept in those feelings and want to get all your points across. But this can make communication more difficult because you are so focused on your feelings that you aren’t able to focus on what you need to say. Be patient and allow for silences that happen. 18Take the time to listen to what the other person is saying. 19 This allows you to see if there is any misunderstanding and allows you the time to understand his words accurately. You don’t need to agree on all his words, but it is important to understand where they’re coming from.Be honest with your thoughts and your feelings. Sometimes we feel the need to soften our words to lessen the blow. 20 After all, when we leave out certain details, we’re not able to communicate openly. You need to be honest with your partner about your needsand your experiences. By doing so, you’re hopefully closer to being able to tackle the issue.A．Wait for the appropriate time and place.B．Discuss what you need to communicate openly.C．Bring something positive into your communication.D．This could be because we don’t want to hurt the other person.E．Ask questions if you need to and even repeat what he has said.F．Open communication increases trust and helps bridge differences.G．Sometimes you need time to think and accurately express yourself.二、完形填空Krista Sheneman was diagnosed with diabetes (糖尿病) around five years ago. Sincemission to walk 470 miles across three states.Throughout this 26 , people watched her blood glucose levels (血糖水平) through an app that was connected to her glucose monitor. The monitor provided real-time 27 when her glucose levels went too high or low. She showed what a diabetic was like and reminded people to constantly 28 and make sure that they are eating the 29 things. Just something as simple as stress can 30 their blood sugar.To 31 for her walk, she spent eight hours a day on a treadmill (跑步机) while managing her diabetes. She thought it was important to bear in mind that there was just the creative difficulty that you had to 32 .After a great effort, she 33 crossed the finish line. Her walk contributed to people’s understanding of diabetes and has 34 other people who are also battling diabetes by showing them that the 35 can’t stop someone from being active or achieving goals.21．A．potential B．enormous C．natural D．simple 22．A．imagined B．decided C．realized D．guessed 23．A．proud B．ashamed C．tired D．aware 24．A．limited B．attracted C．committed D．challenged25．A．approved of B．learned from C．got used to D．set out on 26．A．lecture B．recovery C．operation D．journey 27．A．warnings B．comments C．preferences D．requests 28．A．summarize B．suspect C．check D．follow 29．A．different B．right C．pure D．.real 30．A．raise B．reach C．turn D．examine 31．A．train B．perform C．track D．stop 32．A．take in B．care about C．put down D．get over 33．A．accidentally B．completely C．immediately D．ultimately 34．A．served B．accepted C．inspired D．connected 35．A．condition B．technique C．scene D．conflict三、单项选择36．Although ________ intensely by many fishermen, the ban on fishing was enforced by local government eventually.A．opposed B．having opposed C．to be opposed D．opposingmale colleagues, which is completely ridiculous.A．straighten up B．give preference to C．weigh up D．pose a threat tooutstanding teacher’s lesson.A．were, their B．was, whose C．was, their D．were, whose 39．________by a shark was what used to happen in those days.A．kill B．killing C．killed D．being killed 40．Our manager ________ for Shanghai in a few days, because he ________ a meeting at this time next week.A．is leaving,will be attending B．will leave, is attendingC．leaves, will attend D．is to leave, is going to attend41．______ how to use a computer makes it more difficult for him to do his academic research.A．He doesn’t know B．His not knowing C．His knowing notD．He not knowing42．—You should enough time to discuss these matters.—I know, but I have really been too busy recently.A．set aside B．set back C．set down D．set up 43．This program is designed to help students recognize ______ we should do to live alow-carbon life.A．that B．what C．why D．which44．It can be hard for you to imagine what trouble I have had __________ the problems referred to in the meeting __________ last week.A．to deal with; held B．dealing with; heldC．to deal with; being held D．dealing with; being held45．No sooner ________ to marry him ________ to regret doing it.A．she had agreed; that she startedB．did she agree; than she startedC．had she agreed; than she startedD．had she agreed; when she started四、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高二上学期期末考试英语试卷及答案word版英语第1卷第一部分英语知识运用（共三节，满分50分）第一节语音知识(共5小题,每小题1分，满分5分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，找出其划线部分与所给单词的划线部分读音相同的选项,在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

例：haveA。

gave B. save C. hat D。

made答案是C.1。

stop A。

lose B. woman C. shock D。

rose 2. breathe A. thick B。

southern C. mathematics D。

method 3。

ground A。

house B. country C. group D。

cough 4。

center A。

ocean B. decide C。

cause D. socialist 5. animal A. ache B。

anything C. advance D. anxious 第二节语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分,满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

6.I lost my ______ and fell off the bike.A。

weight B。

balance C。

way D。

legs7。

______time and labor，cartoonists generally draw the hands of their characters only three fingers and a thumb．A．To save B．Saved C．Saving D．Having saved8.It was ______ great shock to the world that two airplanes crashed into ______ World Trade Center in New York on September 11th.A。

北京市海淀区2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、完形填空On the morning of my first marathon, I woke up before my alarm and ate a classic runner’s breakfast. I had slept eight hours. My unreliable left knee wasn’t bothering me. I was 1 .Then my girlfriend, Louisa, knocked on the door, asking whether I had checked my email. Race officials sent an email at 5 a. m. announcing The Twin Cities Marathon in Minneapolis and St. Paul had been 2 due to record high temperatures.While I understood why the race organizers didn’t want to put runners at 3 , I also knew that I had trained in the baking and humid Washington D．C．all summer. If I could start earlier than planned and finish around noon, I’d miss the worst 4 of the day.I went to the starting line and saw many runners despite the cancellation. I joined a group of local runners who knew the route. While running, I was overfilled with 5 to still see neighbors who gathered outside their houses 6 out bottles of water as they watched runners go by. The runners and supporters made the race feel like a real marathon, during which the shared goal of reaching the finishing line and the affirmations from the crowds made me believe I could run the 7 race.The last one mile of the route was downhill. By that point in the race, my legs felt like jelly. But from the top of the hill, I could see dozens of supporters cheering runners home, which 8 me to move on. When my smart watch finally ticked to “26.2” miles, I called out “I’m done” to Louisa, who had been giving a much needed 9 along the way. I let out a dry sob and gave Louisa a hug. After months of training, the unexpected emotion felt like a total release.My first marathon was canceled, but I ran 26.2 miles10 .1．A．ready B．stuck C．unfortunate D．surprised 2．A．put off B．called off C．wiped out D．carried out 3．A．rest B．will C．risk D．ease 4．A．jam B．heat C．mood D．drought 5．A．joy B．tension C．fear D．peace6．A．picking B．clearing C．pointing D．handing 7．A．regular B．advanced C．entire D．competitive 8．A．forced B．expected C．required D．encouraged 9．A．speech B．boost C．solution D．message 10．A．late B．soon C．anyway D．somewhat二、语法填空阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。

高二上学期期末考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，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 would the woman like to help the man do?A. Rent an apartmentB. Look after the houseC. Find a roommate2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A filmB. A travelC. A show3. How does the woman sound?A. AngryB. SurprisedC. Pleased4. Why does the man refuse to go skating?A. He can’t skate.B. He has a family get-together.C. He has to clean their house.5. Where are the speakers probably?A. At an airportB. In a schoolC. At a dance party第二节（共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答6、7题。

6. What is the man doing?A. Renting a carB. Booking a tripC. Parking a car7. How much should the man pay for a day?A. $80B. $70C. $50听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。

江苏省响水中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Workshops at Confucius InstituteAre you looking to host an amazing China-themed event or celebrate a festival like Chinese New Year?Our cultural workshops are the perfect way to experience an exciting range of Chinese cultural activities.Workshop topicsWe offer a selection of workshops designed to introduce China. Based on the expectations of your group, we will design package of activities from a broad selection of topics below:· Chinese Language Corner ·Chinese calligraphy· Chinese folk dance ·Traditional Chinese stories· Chinese arts and crafts ·Games on Chinese customsWorkshop requirementsOur sessions that involve teaching with PowerPoint require an audio-visual-equipped teaching room. If you are booking calligraphy sessions, which is considered quite difficult to learn, we ask that one single space is provided for the day, as the setup can take quite a lot of time.Our dance workshops are best held in a large indoor space with audio equipment available to play the accompanying music or outdoors if the weather permits.FeesThe length of our workshop sessions ranges from 30 to 50 minutes with one teacher for up to 30 participants. We charge €40 for each individual workshop session. If you’d like to have more than two workshop sessions, we would offer a 30 percent discount.How to bookPlease note that during the Chinese New Year period, workshops must be applied two weeks before the workshop date. During the rest of the year, workshops must be booked four weeks in advance. To contact us, please email or call us using the details below:Email:***********************.ukPhone +44 (0)161 275 86671．What does the workshop topics focus on?A．Chinese cultural elements.B．Chinese history.C．Chinese language learning.D．Chinese traditions.2．Why should a single place be kept for the day for calligraphy classes?A．The length of sessions is great.B．The whole content is challenging.C．The preparation is time-consuming.D．The number of participants is full. 3．How much would be charged if you apply for 3 workshop sessions?A．€40.B．€84.C．€90.D．€120.The 36-year-old Jia Juntingxian was born in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, and was blind in both eyes due to congenital eye disease. She has shown athletic talent since childhood and was selected as a track and field athlete by Jiangxi Disabled Persons’ Federation.Although she can’t see the world, Jia breaks through the “immediate” obstacles again and again while running, letting the world see her. In her sports career, Jia has won 43 national and world-class sports medals. Among them, in 2016, she broke the world record and stood on the podium (领奖台) of the women’s T11-T13 4×100-meter relay event at the Rio Paralympics.In 2017, Jia retired and chose to become a teacher at a special education school. Just a year ago, she found out that two young brothers, with visual impairments (视觉障碍), wanted to be an athlete. They had never attended a special education school and never achieved their athletic dream. Jia could only help them attend a local special education school. The experience made her realize that these children living in remote areas may have little knowledge of special education. Even she didn’t know about such schools until late into her education. Therefore, she decided to become more involved with special education.Changing from a Paralympic competitor to a special education teacher, Jia said that there is no discomfort, “Because I understand the students as well as myself and know the inconveniences and difficulties of the children. I hope that every child is like a different seed.Through hard study, they can bravely realize their own life.”Jia also has paid close attention to the rights and interests of disabled people. In 2021, Jia proposed the construction of audible (听得见的) traffic signals for blind people. Her adviceto local authorities on dog management has resulted in more indoor public places allowing the disabled to enter with their assistance dogs. Jia and her husband founded a massage (按摩) shop and currently employ 16 visually impaired people, with an average monthly salary of 3,500 yuan per person.Jia always believes that the world is a circle, as long as the love of others is constantly passed on, the whole society will be full of love!4．What can we learn about Jia from the passage?A．She won 43 sports medals in her country.B．She was strong-minded despite her disability.C．She was good at sports at the age of 5 years old.D．She never won national and world-class sports medals.5．What made Jia decide to occupy herself in special education?A．The high salary of special education.B．Her wish to enrich her life after sports.C．Local government’s need for special education.D．Her experience of helping two disabled brothers.6．Which of the following best describes Jia’s job on special education?A．Boring and dangerous.B．Patient and generous.C．Humorous and brave.D．Devoted and selfless.7．What did Jia do to help the disabled?A．She constructed audible traffic signals.B．She set up a massage shop on her own.C．She advised increasing indoor public places.D．She provided employmentopportunity for the blind.Coral reefs in Florida have lost an estimated 90% of their corals in the last 40 years. This summer, a marine heat wave hit Florida’s coral reefs. The record high temperatures created an extremely stressful environment for the coral reefs, which are currently also experiencing intense coral bleaching (白化).A coral is an animal, which has a symbiotic relationship with a microscopic algae (藻类). The algae gets energy from the sun and shares it with the coral internally. The coral builds a rock-like structure, which makes up most of the reef, providing homes and food for many organisms that live there. Coral bleaching is when the symbiotic relationship breaks down.Without the algae, the corals appear white because the rock skeleton becomes visible. If the bleaching continues for an extended period, the corals can starve to death without the energy.Florida is on the front lines of climate change. It is also on the cutting edge of restoration science. Many labs, institutions and other organizations are working nonstop to protect and maintain the coral reefs. This includes efforts to understand what is troubling the reef, from disease outbreaks to coastal development impacts. It also includes harvesting coral spawn (卵), or growing and planting coral parts. Scientists moved many coral nurseries into deeper water and shore-based facilities during this marine heat wave. They are digging into the DNA of the coral to discover which species will survive best in future.There are some bright spots in the story, however. Some corals have recovered from the bleaching, and many did not bleach at all. In addition, researchers recorded coral spawning. Although it’s not clear yet whether the larvae (幼虫) will be successful in the wild, it’s a sign of recovery potential. If the baby corals survive, they will be able to regrow the reef. They just have to avoid one big boss: human-induced climate change.8．What does the underlined word “symbiotic” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Reliable.B．Opposite.C．Harmonious.D．Contradictory. 9．What caused the coral bleaching?A．The rock skeleton.B．The microscopic algae.C．The high temperatures.D．The symbiotic relationship. 10．Which is not the efforts scientists made to help coral reefs?A．Transferring coral nurseries.B．Growing and planting coral spawn.C．Researching the DNA of the coral.D．Figuring out the reasons for problems. 11．Which of the following best describes the impact of scientists’ efforts?A．Identifiable.B．Predictable.C．Far-reaching.D．Effective.Scientists at the UCL Institute for Neurology have developed new tools, based on AI language models, that can characterize subtle signatures in the speech of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia (精神分裂症). The research, published in PNAS, aims to understand how the automated analysis of language could help doctors and scientists diagnose and assess psychiatric (病) conditions.Currently, psychiatric diagnosis is based almost entirely on talking with patients and those close to them, with only a minimal role for tests such as blood tests and brain scans.However, this lack of precision prevents a richer understanding of the causes of mental illness and the monitoring of treatment.The researchers asked 26 participants with schizophrenia and 26 control participants to complete two verbal fluency tasks, where they were asked to name as many words as they could either belonging to the category “animals” or starting with the letter “p” in five minutes. To analyze the answers given by participants, the team used an AI language model to represent the meaning of words in a similar way to humans. They tested whether the words people naturally recalled could be predicted by the AI model, and whether this predictability was reduced in patients with schizophrenia.They found that the answers given by control participants were indeed more predictable by the AI model than those generated by people with schizophrenia, and that this difference was largest in patients with more severe symptoms. The researchers think that this difference might have to do with the way the brain learns relationships between memories and ideas, and stores this information in so called “cognitive maps”.The team now plan to use this technology in a larger sample of patients, across more diverse speech setting, to test whether it might prove useful in the clinic. Lead author, Dr. Matthew Nour, said: “There is enormous interest in using AI language models in medicine. If these tools prove safe, I expect they will begin to be used in the clinic within the next decade.”12．What is the disadvantage of current psychiatric diagnosis?A．It is greatly related to blood tests.B．It mostly relies on talking with patients.C．It refers to the words of patients’ family.D．It can’t comprehend schizophreniadeeply.13．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The process of the research.B．The tasks of the participants.C．The performance of researchers.D．The predictability of AI language models 14．What is Dr Matthew Nour’s attitude toward AI language models?A．Unclear.B．Positive.C．Doubtful.D．Negative. 15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．AI language new tools used in the clinic.B．AI language tools developed byscientists.C．AI language models treating schizophrenia.D．AI language models diagnosingschizophrenia.Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than picking up your things and heading to the beach. You can lie on the sand, walk along the shore, or best of all, jump into the water.16 So how can you stay out of harm’s way on your day in the sun?The best way is to learn how to swim. However, even the most experienced swimmer can still get pulled into the water. 17 They know when and where there are dangerous currents (潮流), and they will notice if the weather is taking a turn for the worse.18 The chances are if anything happens, you won’t be able to call out for help.A friend will help reduce the amount of time it takes to get aid in an emergency, and you will be doing the same for your friends, too.Even if you are a strong swimmer, you may fail to recognise when someone else is having trouble in the water. Therefore, it’s important to know the signs of drowning (溺水). Many people think that, when drowning, a person waves his or her arms and shouts for help.19 Instead, he or she will be quiet and still, with his or her head facing the shore, body upright, and mouth at the level of the water. You could be right next to a drowning person and not even know it.If you see a person who is drowning, don’t jump in to save him or her if you can’t swim well.Call for help and try to throw the person a lifesaving thing. 20A．Also, never go into the water alone.B．Different beaches might have different rules.C．But a person in serious trouble won’t do those things.D．That’s why you should make sure there are lifeguards on duty.E．It all sounds like fun, but you won’t have a good time if you pay no attention to safety.F．Once the person is on land, he or she can get further medical attention he or she needs.G．If you can put them into practice, you’ll be ready to have some real seaside fun.二、完形填空In 2020, Nancy Ballard, a 60-year-old retired entrepreneur, went for a routine checkup at her doctor’s office that turned into something extraordinary. In fact, she was carrying alike that for our chemotherapy rooms (化疗室),” the nurse said. Ballard asked to see one.She was shocked by 22 she found. The walls were grey and bare, and the paint was chipping. “ 23 , the patients here have nothing to look at while taking chemo drips,” she said, “I couldn’t imagine how anyone could even get healthy in such 24 rooms like that.” She made it her mission to 25 the place.She started by e-mailing 20 local interior 26 . She wrote, “You don’t know me. But my heart 27 after seeing these rooms.” She then asked whether they would 28 their time and money to transform just one of chemotherapy rooms each.Six of them leapt into 29 action and each designer chose a theme: The dragonfly room, for example, 30 bright artworks and dragonfly wall ornaments. Most rooms got new 31 , lights, artworks, and furniture. When the transformation was done 32 , Dr. Hufford was delighted. “All the patients feel 33 by it,” he said. He even noted that his own tone of voice was 34 in the rooms and that he was better able to connect with his patients. Ballard was so encouraged by the patients’ reactions, but when praised, she said, “What I did paled 35 the patients’ courage to fight cancer”.21．A．volunteers B．artworks C．instruments D．patients 22．A．that B．which C．who D．what 23．A．Fortunately B．Gradually C．Apparently D．Comfortably 24．A．amazing B．depressing C．inspiring D．frightening 25．A．brighten up B．clean up C．cheer up D．bring up 26．A．artists B．designers C．doctors D．actors 27．A．hurts B．injures C．swells D．wounds 28．A．reward B．value C．donate D．suggest 29．A．favorite B．virtual C．temporary D．immediate 30．A．marks B．features C．reflects D．symbolizes 31．A．paint B．pictures C．chairs D．paper 32．A．incredibly B．slightly C．ultimately D．permanently 33．A．soothed B．worsened C．cured D．swallowed34．A．colder B．weaker C．softer D．sharper 35．A．in terms of B．in spite of C．in honor of D．in comparison to三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个单词或者用所给单词的正确形式填空。

高二上学期期末考试英语试题第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30 分)做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.At a hairdresser’s.B. At a tailor’s.C. At a phot ographer’s.2.What docs the woman ask John to do?A.Get something to c at.B.Have a discussion with Peter.C.Leave the room for a moment.3.Why did Tom visit Tracy?A.To s ay s orry t o h er.B. T o b orrow s ome m ilk.C. To help cook the meal.4.How does the woman feel when hearing the man’s words?B. S ensitive.C. Surprised.A.Angry.5.What does Anne suggest?A.The shopping should be done first.B.They s hould g o t o t he c oncert f irst.C. They should do shopping after the concert.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。

广东省广州市天河区2023~2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Have you ever got the feeling that your dog is judging you?Well,you’re in for a surprise because it’s actually your dog who might be viewing you with a critical eye.Eliza Fletcher and her colleagues wondered whether dogs might rate us in terms of our skillfulness, particularly when those skills might come in handy for our four-footed little friends.So they set up a simple experiment.They showed60dogs two persons opening containers.One person is competent.That person was able to pop open the top after just a couple of twists while the other person failed at this task.That person tried to open the lid,but then gave up.The actors repeated the performance on a second container,with the same results.Then the researchers handed both actors a third container.In some trials,this container was empty.In others,it contained a treat. And what they found was that female dogs spent more time staring expectantly at the person who had previously demonstrated container-opening know-how.And they were more likely to approach the competent person,but only when they thought they might get free food.Dogs in the empty condition showed no preferences.So,why would females be more careful observers of people’s performances than males? Female advantage in the social cognitive domain(认知领域)has been reported across many species including humans.In other words,in many cognitive studies,furry females seem to show a higher social IQ than males.And sex differences have been seen in other dog studies. For example,females look at their owners more frequently and longer than males when facing unsolvable task.Female dogs solve significantly more tasks than males in social learning task.So,next time Fifi looks at you with those puppy dog eyes,you might be thinking,what a good dog!But she might be thinking,eeem,you could do better.1．Why did Eliza Fletcher do the experiment?A．To figure out the rate of human skills.B．To prove dogs have better skills than humans.C．To test whether dogs judge human’s skillfulness.from brands that reflect the values they believe in.Everyone should enjoy the same range of fashion choices,”says Ludovica Ospina,professor of marketing at the College of Business. 4．What do the underlined words“the elephant in the room”in paragraph1mean?A．Hardly satisfied.B．Socially accepted.C．Widely promoted.D．Obvious but ignored.5．What is Marie North’s attitude towards the all-size trend?A．Unclear.B．Negative.C．Puzzled.D．Cautious. 6．For what are some brands criticized by researchers?A．Their motivation.B．Their promotion.C．Their devotion.D．Their advertisement.7．What should fashion industry do in a body-diverse world?A．Provide more fashion choices.B．Show respect to the consumers.C．Produce clothes in various sizes.D．Build private relationships with customers.I still remember the first time I told my then-six-year-old son,Lev,that a clam makes calls with its“shell phone”.The laugh of recognition when he first got the joke was a moment I won’t ever forget.When I told it a second time in front of his friends Henry and Amir,I could see how proud he was that I had made his friends laugh.Excuse the showing off,but I was the cool dad.By Lev’s ninth birthday party,things had begun to change.After the seventh or eighth time I asked him“What do you call someone with no body and no nose?”he rolled his eyes.“I get it,Dad…”“…Nobody knows!”“Stop it,Dad!”I immediately shifted gears into food puns,but I got nothing except head shakes.I’m pretty sure I heard him say“Sorry about my dad”to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together.I used to be the life of every kids party.I was the one who always had a knock-knock joke at the party.Other parents loved that I could show up at any event and distract their kids with age-appropriate wordplay.Sure,there were other dads with their jokes,but I felt as if no one ever stole my crown.I tell you all this because after a lot of soul-searching,I believe it’s time.My kids aren’t grown and out of the house,but I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be able to compete with二、完形填空34．A．Therefore B．However C．Afterwards D．Besides 35．A．Spain B．China C．France D．Germany三、语法填空四、选词填空五、完成句子六、书信写作66．你校英文报为庆祝校美食文化节，向全校学生征集“我与一道美食的故事”。

高二上学期期末考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）1. Where does the conversation take place?A. At school.B. At home.C. At a shop.2. What’s the season now?A. Summer.B. Fall.C. Winter.3. When does the man want to go to the library?A. On Saturday.B. On Sunday.C. On Monday.4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Turn up the gas in the fireplace.B. Get some more wood from outside.C .Let the wood burn a bit more.5. Why didn’t Mary sleep well?A. She had a headache.B. She was troubled by noise.C. She had a stomachache.第二节（共15 小题；听下面5 段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。

6. What will the man do on Saturday night?A. Pick up the woman’s sister.B. Watch a DVD.C. Go to a club.7. What day is it today?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。

高二上学期期末考试(英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30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。

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. £ 9.15.C. £ 9.18.答案：B1. What does the woman think of the car journey?A. It’s too long.B. It’s very exciting.C. It’s rather dangerous.2. Why is John late for school?A. He was stuck in traffic.B. He hurt his head.C. He did a good deed.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A farm.B. Some houses.C. A corn field.4. What does the man say about the movie?A. It’s horrible.B. It’s amusing.C. It’s not good.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Acquaintances.B. Classmates.C. A couple.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

潮阳区2023-2024学年度第一学期高二级教学质量监测试卷英语（答案在最后）本试卷共五部分，共8页，满分130分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、考生号填在答题卡上。

2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡上各题目指定区域内相应的位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔或涂改液，不按以上要求作答无效。

第一部分：情境对话（共5小题，每题1分，满分5分）1.－Excuse me,where's the nearest post office,please?－_________I don't know,either.A.Sorry,I’m new here.B.Please go straight and turn right.C.No way.D.This way please.2.－Do you think living in the country has its advantages?－___________.A.Yes,perfectlyB.Yes,it isC.Nothing at allD.Well,that depends3.－Shall we meet at6:00or at7:00?－________.A.Any time is badB.At any timeC.Yes,at6:00D.Well,either time will do4.－The cake tastes very nice.Could I have another piece?－____________.You could have as much as you could.A.I'm sorryB.Be my guestC.Mind your handD.No,you couldn't5.－Hey,man!Can you believe that I got full marks in the final exam?－____________You were in hospital for the whole term.A.No wonder!B.What a pity!C.Are you joking?D.Guess what?第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

苏州市2023~2024学年第一学期学业质量阳光指标调研卷高二英语（答案在最后）2024.01注意事项：1．本卷满分150分。

调研时间120分钟。

2．答卷前，学生务必将自己的学校、姓名、调研序列号等相关信息填写在答题卡上规定的地方。

3．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。

1.What will John probably do before skiing next time?A.Do warm-up exercise.B.Wear better equipment.C.Take a training course.2.Where does Terry usually get books?A.From the library.B.From a website.C.From a bookstore.3.What will the speakers do this weekend?A.Book the tickets.B.Go to the zoo.C.Have a barbecue.4.What kind of coffee will the woman have?A.Plain coffee.B.Coffee with sugar.C.Coffee with milk.5.Why does the man decide to leave his job?A.To work more flexibly.B.To get more time to relax.C.To avoid online communication.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。

高中期末考试试卷高二英语试卷类型：A本试卷共8页，满分150分。

考试用时130分钟。

注意事项：1.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

不按要求填涂的，答案无效。

考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

2.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分25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. Question（听录音）A. Once a week.B. Twice a week.C. Three times a week.2. Question（听录音）A. LondonB. ParisC. Liverpool3. Question（听录音）A. Doctor and patient.B. Teacher and student.C. Friends.4. Question（听录音）A. 6:45B. 5:45C. 7:455. Question（听录音）A. She will not eat any dessertB. She will have some chocolate cakesC. She will have apple pie and ice cream第二节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面2段对话或独白。

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

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

2022级高二第一学期期末考试英语试卷（答案在最后）本试卷共8页，满分120分。

考试用时120分钟。

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列四篇短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AWhen Thanksgiving is drawing near,many families are getting ready to enjoy a tradition that goes back hundreds of years:baking and eating delicious pie.Two classic desserts will battle it out at holiday tables.Is pumpkin pie better than apple pie?Yes—pumpkin pie is perfectThree reasons why pumpkin pie is better than apple pie1.As one of America’s first crops,pumpkin has become fall’s signature flavor since the early18th century.Even300years ago,Americans knew it was the best pie.2.With its warm,comforting mix of cinnamon(肉桂),nutmeg(豆蔻),and other spices,delicious pumpkin pie gives you perfect bites that melt in your mouth,which simply can’t be beaten.3.As a bonus,pumpkins are packed full of vitamins and nutrients that are good for your body.So cut a perfectly shaped slice of pumpkin goodness and dig in.No—apple pie all the wayThree reasons why pumpkin pie is not better than apple pie1.Apple pie is just about as old as our country and even appeared in America’s first cookbook. Have you heard the expression“It’s as American as apple pie”?No one says that about pumpkin pie!2.There are countless variations on the classic,with different spices and flavorings,dried fruits and nuts,and different crusts(酥皮).Apple pie is the clear winner for people who love the balance of fruit and buttery pie crust.3.To quote another expression,“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”That means apples are nutritious and help keep us healthy.Now that you’ve read a bit more about this issue,click here to vote in our debate.Vote YES if you think pumpkin pie is better than apple pie or NO if you don’t.We’ll publish the results next week.21.What do pumpkin pie and apple pie have in common?a.They are full of nutrients.b.They have similar flavor.c.They have deep roots in America.A.abB.bcC.acD.abc22.Where can the text be found?A.On a menu.B.On a website.C.In a magazine.D.In a cookbook.23.What’s the purpose of the text?A.To invite readers to vote in a debate.B.To distinguish pumpkin pie from apple pie.C.To advertise pumpkin pie is better than apple pie.D.To encourage baking and eating pie at Thanksgiving.BEugene Newman Parker,a leading figure in heliospheric(日球层的)physics for the past half century,passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago on Mar.15.He was94.Hailed(誉为)as a visionary in the field of heliophysics,Parker revolutionized our understanding of the sun and its effects on Earth and other bodies within the solar system.NASA even stated that“the field of heliophysics exists in large part because of Dr.Eugene Parker.In2018,Parker became the first living scientist to witness the launch of a spacecraft that was named in his honor.Parker is best known for his groundbreaking theory on the existence of a phenomenon called “solar wind”,a continuous stream of charged particles(粒子)that flow off the sun.It can become violent,causing space weather that impacts the Earth.When Parker’s research was published in1958, his theory was initially met with skepticism and ridicule by the scientific community.The general view at the time was that the space between planets was an absolute vacuum(真空),and was thus completely empty of any matter.But,there were no errors in his study or his calculations,and the theory was later proven to be correct in1962,when a NASA spacecraft mission to Venus revealed the constant presence of a supersonic wind—exactly as Parker had predicted.That experience likely led to the advice Parker often gave young researchers:“If you do something new or innovative,expect trouble.But think critically about it because if you’re wrong,you want to be the first one to know that.”Parker never co-authored a paper with his students,thus urging them to be independent.Parker was humble,straightforward,and wise.His son Eric said,“My sister Joyce and I didn’t get a real feel for what a‘big dog’our dad was in the field.”They got an even better sense when a month after Parker’s death,they traveled to Lund,Sweden,to accept on his behalf the Crafoord Prize in Astronomy.24.What can we learn from the second paragraph?A.A spacecraft was named in memory of Parker.B.The sun has less effects on Earth than expected.C.Parker deserved credit for his great contributions.D.NASA provided new insights into the lunar effect.25.Why did people view Parker’s theory of“solar wind”skeptically at first?A.It went against the popular opinion at that time.B.Some mistakes were found in his calculations.C.The presence of a supersonic wind was proven by NASA.D.Matter was believed to exist in the space between planets.26.What did Parker suggest young researchers do?A.seek close cooperationB.learn by trial and errorC.avoid high expectationspete against others27.What words can be used to describe Parker according to the passage?A.straightforward and generousB.responsible and accessibleC.intelligent yet meanD.distinguished yet modestCAccording to body language expert Robert Phipps,the way people sleep at night actuallydetermines a lot about the type of personality they have.Phipps has identified four sleeping positions that affect personality.Phipps found that worriers,those who stress the most,tend to sleep in the fetal position.He found that this is the most common bedtime position,with nearly58percent of people sleeping on their side with knees up and head down.The more we curl up,the more comfort we are seeking,according to Phipps.The second most common position is the log.Sleeping with a straight body,with arms at each side，as if they are standing guard at Buckingham Palace，indicates stubbornness,and these people(the 28percent who sleep this way)often wake up stiffer than when they went to sleep.“The longer you sleep like this,the more rigid your thinking is and you can become inflexible, which means you make things harder for yourself,”according to Phipps.Yearner(向往型)sleepers are next on the list.About25percent of people sleep in this style—on their side with arms stretched out in front,looking as if they are either chasing a dream or perhaps being chased themselves.Yearners are typically their own worst critics,always expecting the best results,explained Phipps.These people often wake up refreshed and eager to face the challenges of the day ahead.Perhaps the most peculiar of sleep styles is the freefaller position.This sleep style makes up17 percent of the population.They sleep face down with arms stretched out.These people,according to Phipps,feel like they have little control over their life.Not only is this the strangest of sleep styles,but also the least comfortable,and people may wake up feeling tired and have no energy.In conclusion,Phipps has only one more thing to add,“A good night’s sleep sets you up for the following day and our sleeping positions can determine how we feel when we wake.”28.What is the main idea of the passage?A.A Good Night's Sleep Sets You Up for the Following DayB.Your Personality Depends a Lot on How You Sleep at NightC.How You Sleep at Night Affects What You Do the Next DayD.Which Sleeping Position Helps You Sleep Comfortably29.Which of the following pictures is the fetal position?30.The underlined word“rigid”is closest in meaning to“________”.A.stubbornB.flexiblefortableD.strange31.Which sleeping position indicates that the sleeper tends to seek perfection?A.The fetal position.B.The log position.C.The freefaller position.D.The yearner position.DSupermarket shelves are filled with plant-based alternatives to cow milk,including soy,nut,and coconut milk.These products are popular with consumers who cannot drink cows’milk for health reasons,as well as with those concerned about animal welfare and environmental sustainability.While the dairy-free options work well with cereal or in coffee,they fail miserably when it comes to makingmilk-based products like cheese or yogurt.However,these shortcomings may soon be a thing of the past,thanks to a new company in California,which has figured out how to create animal-free milk in a laboratory!Perumal Gandhi and Ryan Pandya founded the company in2014after becoming increasingly annoyed with the lack of cows’milk-free alternatives,particularly for cheese.For Gandhi,who stopped consuming animal products five years earlier due to environmental and animal welfare concerns,the motivation to create a better alternative stemmed from his love of cheesy pizza.Pandya was spurred into taking action after being forced to eat some“really bad”dairy-free cream cheese on his sandwich.The two MIT biomedical engineering scientists decided to join forces to create a more realistic alternative to dairy-based products.In their university lab,the pair spent nine months first isolating cow DNA then inserting it into yeast(酵母).This genetic modification enabled the yeast to produce the necessary milk proteins.The final step of the process involved mixing the proteins with some plant nutrients and fats.The dairy-free milk not only tastes like the real thing but is also healthier,has a longer shelf life and,most important of all,is Earth friendly.According to the company’s website,when compared to conventional milk production,their process uses65%less energy,creates84%less greenhouse gas emissions and requires91%less land and an amazing98%less water!Best of all,since it contains real milk proteins,the product behaves like the cow-produced version,which means vegetarian consumers will no longer have to deal with soggy cheese on their sandwiches and pizzas.The company plans to bring their creation to market later this year and their first product will most likely be cheese since there are already numerous good cows’milk alternatives available to consumers.32.The underlined word"those"in paragraph1refers to_______.A.alternativesB.productsC.peopleD.reasons33.The company’s founders were motivated to make the new product because of_______.A.their deep concern for the environmentB.the poor taste of dairy-free cheese presently availableC.the over-consumption of the dairy-based productsD.their worry that farm animals were poorly treated34.What can be inferred from paragraph4?A.The dairy-free products cannot be stored for a long time.B.The new products will taste better than dairy-based ones.C.Cow farming causes considerable environmental damage.D.The dairy-free milk will be more expensive than cow’s milk.35.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Healthier CheeseB.New Milk Saves PlanetC.Fresher Milk,Better FutureD.Making Milk without Cows第二节（共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二上学期期末考试（英语）（考试总分：120 分）一、阅读理解（本题共计4小题，总分37.5分）1.（7.5分）Beijing Imperial Court Food(宫廷菜)Imperial Court Food is a style of food with origins in the Imperial Palace and it is well-known for the original features of the raw materials and carefully selected ingredients. In addition, the dishes are decorated with different colored vegetables and fruits in various shapes. Each dish has a special name, such as Yu Feng Huan Chao. Today, Imperial Court Food has become an important school of Chinese cooking with several places offering this special taste. While expensive, it is worth trying.Fangshan Restaurant is the most famous one offering the first-class Imperial Court Food. The restaurant is made up of three parts and it can hold 500 people eating at the time. It is decorated in imperial style with the design of dragon and phoenix. Here is the best place to experience the life of the Chinese emperors in former days. Now, it serves nearly 800 kinds of Imperial Court Dishes. Among them, Man-Han Banquet is the most famous.The layout(布局) of the restaurant follows the imperial palace. When eating in the restaurant, diners are served by waitresses in traditional imperial clothes.The dishes and snacks cooked in this restaurant are worthy to be tried. And, the traditional performances at night is one of the restaurant's attractions.Both of the food and services of this restaurant are so good. You can also enjoy some wonderful performances in this large courtyard.（1）.Imperial Court Food stands out because of the following EXCEPT ______.A.pleasant namesB.reasonable pricesC.selective materialsD.pretty decorations（2）.If you'd like to try Man-Han Banquet, which restaurant should you go to?A.Da Zhai Men.B.Royal Palace.C.Yushan Restaurant.D.Fangshan Restaurant.（3）.In which restaurant can you enjoy Chinese traditional performances?A.Da Zhai Men.B.Y ushan Restaurant.C.Fangshan Restaurant.D.Royal Palace.2.（10分）The capital of France―Paris, also has a traffic problem like all big cities: lots of cars, lots of traffic jams and lots of pollution from exhaust fumes(废气). So the city began a scheme(计划) to improve the situation.Under the Velib scheme (“Velib” comes from vélo liberté, or “bicycle freedom”) people can take a bicycle, use it for as long as they want, and then leave it at the same or another bicycle station. The first half-hour on the bike is free, but if you don't return it after 30 minutes, you have to pay. But it's only € 1 a day or € 29 a year! The bicycles are heavy(25kg), and they are all grey and have baskets. There are about 20,000 of them in the city, and around 1,450 bicycle stations. So there are a lot more Velib stations than the 298 subway stations!Paris is not the first city to have a scheme like this. But not everybody thinks it's a great idea. One Parisian said, “These bicycles are only for short journeys. If people want to travel across the city, they won't use a bicycle―they'll still use their cars.”A city spokesman said, “The bicycle scheme won't solve all our traffic problems, of course. But it might help reduce air pollution. Traffic, together with factory fumes, is a big problem. There aren't any simple answers to traffic problems and pollution in cities. But unless we do something now, there will be more traffic jams and temperatures will continue to rise, so the problems in our environment will get worse. The bikes might help people to lead a healthier life, too. ”（1）.What can we know about the Velib scheme?A.Its bikes have no baskets.B.Its bikes are light and colorful.C.It aims to make traveling easier.D.It owns more stations than the subway.（2）.How much should you pay for using a Velib for 40 minutes?A.€1B.€ 29.C.€ 30.D.No money.（3）.Why do some people disagree with the Velib scheme?A.The cost is rather high.B.It`s hard to find a Velib station.C.It's not suitable for a long journey.D.The distance between two Velib stations is long.（4）.What s the city spokesman's attitude towards the bicycle scheme?A.Doubtful.B.Positive.C.Uncaring.D.Worried.3.（10分）Researchers at Harvard Medical School have confirmed that people who suffer a heart attack when there is a marathon taking place nearby have a 15 percent higher chance of dying within the next month than if the event strikes on a non-race day.They found that, despite the group of emergency services personnel usually present along the 26.2-mile route, the traffic is often so blocked up by road closures that key minutes are lost getting patients to hospital.“When it comes to treating people in the pain of a heart attack, minutes do matter―heart muscle dies quickly during a heart attack,” said Dr Anupam Jena, who led the research.Previous studies have examined death rates among marathon runners to assess the cardiac(心脏的) risks of endurance training. This is believed to be the first research analyzing impact of such races on those living nearby.The investigators examined 10 years' worth of patient records analyzing death rates among older Americans, 65 years of age and over, within 30 days of having a heart attack or a cardiac arrest(心脏停搏) near a major marathon.Death rates among patients hospitalised on the day of the race were compared with those hospitalised five weeks prior or five weeks after the race, and researchers also compared death rates among people living close to the event and those living in areas unaffected by street closures.“When cities host big marathons, or when people participate in races, they don't think that there might be a chance that a person not taking part in the race could die because of the event,” said Jena.（1）.What did the scientists find from the research?A.Marathon races do harm to the players.B.Major marathons see many athletes die.C.Most people suffer a heart attack during races.D.Marathon increases the chances of heart attack death.（2）.What can we learn about the research trom paragraph 4?A.It is hard to avoid dying during marathon races.B.Treatment is usually absent during a heart attack.C.It is a research on effect of marathons on nearby people.D.It is suggested that people should give up marathons.（3）.What may people think of the result of the research from the text?A.Astonishing.B.Regretful.mon.D.Coincidental.（4）.Where is the text most probably from?A.Local sports games.B.Science and technology.C.Health and medicine.D.Environment and energy.4.（10分）A recent study suggests that vitamin D pills can help speed up the time taken for burns to heal, and prevent scarring(结疤). The vitamin, which is produced naturally in the body when the skin is exposed to sunshine, is believed to help protect against burning.Previous studies have shown that vitamin D pills help decrease redness and swelling after sunburn, and may be one of the reasons why the body produces the chemical.The research from Birmingham University, has found they may also help relieve other types of burn. Researchers monitored 38 patients who had suffered serious burns for a year and recorded their levels of vitamin D. They found that those with the highest levels of vitamin D had better wound healing and fewer scars.Professor Janet Lord said:“Low vitamin D levels were associated with worse results in burn patients including life-threatening infections(感染), death and delayed wound healing. Major burn injury severely reduces vitamin D levels and adding this vitamin back may be a simple, safe and cost-effective way to improve the condition for burn patients.”Professor Lord and her team are now focusing on finding out why there is a rapid loss of vitamin D in patients immediately following burn injury and hope that they may be able to prevent this in future.The amount of reduction in patients' vitamin D levels was not related to the severity(严重程度) of the burn, so levels may also be decreased in minor burn injury, suggesting taking vitamin D pills could also help people with everyday burns. Public Health England nowrecommends that all Britons take vitamin D pills in the winter because it is impossible to make sufficient quantities in the darker months.（1）.What does the new study find?A.People with low vitamin D levels get burned easily.B.Vitamin D helps with the recovery from burn injury.C.Vitamin D pills aid in reducing the swelling from burns.D.Vitamin D is more beneficial to serious burns than minor burns.（2）.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?A.The severity of one's burn reflects his vitamin D levels.B.Vitamin D pills are more needed in the autumn months.C.Burn patients lacking vitamin D are at high risk of infection.D.Minor burns have no effect on patients' vitamin D levels.（3）.What does the underlined word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?A.The researchers.B.Vitamin D pills.C.Previous studies.D.Some kinds of vitamins.（4）.Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A.Vitamin D: A Necessity for Our HealthB.Vitamin D Pills: When Are They Needed?C.Vitamin D: How Much Does the Body Need?D.Vitamin D Pills: Heal Burns &. Prevent Scarring二、阅读七选五（本题共计1小题，总分12.5分）5.（12.5分）China has made great improvements in environmental protection during the past 70 years. __1___ Each species on Earth has a role to play in the ecosystem.In recent decades, a series of wildlife protection movements have been carried out by the central government. __2___ The giant panda and the crested ibis(朱鹮) are among these success stortes.The giant panda used to have a population of 1,114 in the 1970s. It now totals 1,864 thanks to 52 protection areas. __3___ By the end of 2018, seven of the nine pandas released had survived in the wild. __4___ In 1981, seven crested ibises were found in Yangxian county, Shaanxi province. Since then, breeding programs have helped the population reach 2,000. Chinahas even sent crested ibises to Japan and South Korea in recent years to help with the species' survival.__5___ Key projects will be continually carried out to improve protection, including making the lists of wild animals and plants under state protection, and also fighting against illegal wildlife trade.A.Another species was once thought to be almost extinct.B.Protecting wildlife is, without doubt, an important part.C.China will continue its efforts at the wildlife protection.D.People call for immediate protection of the remaining species.E.Scientists have worked to feed pandas and then release them into the wild.F.As environmental damage has increased, signs of change have appeared around the world.G.Several species in danger of extinction have made impressive progress thanks to the methods.三、完形填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）6.（15分）At the end of the last year, my life changed dramatically(显著地) when I lost my job working as a radio presenter. I love my show and __1___. I love my team and the sense of __2___ we got from all working together toward something we believe in. It was hard for me to be dismissed from a post I love so much, but soon I __3___ that my experience is a very__4___ one.In fact, I meet unemployed people almost every day, in all kinds of jobs. Whoever you are, losing jobs will leave you feeling __5___. I didn't sleep much for months and I __6___ an addiction to ice cream. But I eventually __7___.I thought I would have more time to do all the things I never did when I had a job, like having the __8___ clean house I have always __9___. However, it's just as __10___ as it always was. I also thought I would exercise every day, but it turns out I am just full of __11___. It's always too hot, or too cold. __12___ my new free time doesn't lead to me doing something I thought I wanted to, it does __13___ me to discover new things about myself.On the upside(从好的方面看), now that I make my own hours, life moves ata __14___ pace. Now, I can stop to chat to people on the street in my neighborhood. The best part is that I am only doing the projects that excite me and match up with my personal interests: writing, filming and appearing on TV. I do __15___ working in radio, and I'll definitely go backto it one day. But doing my own thing has led me to develop an awareness of unimagined fulfillment(满足).1.A.classmates B.students C.players D.audience2.A.failure B.impression C.belonging D.purpose3.A.learned B.expected C.remembered D.reminded4.A.special mon C.strange D.unusual5.A.dangerous B.regretful C.upset D.terrified6.A.overcame B.developed C.fought D.resisted7.A.held on B.set out C.watched out D.moved on8.A.partly B.aimlessly C.accidentally D.totally9.A.searched B.reported C.desired D.misunderstood10.A.messy B.clean C.damp D.old11.A.creativity B.imagination C.excuses D.ideas12.A.If B.Although C.Before D.Once13.A.force B.require C.warn D.convince14.A.busier B.faster C.steadier D.slower15.A.miss B.suggest C.start D.mind四、语法填空（本题共计1小题，总分15分）7.（15分）Body language is used by people for sending messages to one another, __1___ can help you make __2___ (you) easily understood. When you are talking with others, you are not just using words, but also using __3___ (gesture). For example, waving one's hand__4___ (be) to say “Goodbye”. Nodding the head means agreement, but shaking the head means disagreement.Different countries use body languages __5___ (different). For example, men in Russia, France and Arab countries kiss each other when they meet, but men in China or Australia shake hands instead __6___ kissing. If you touch an English person, you should say “Sorry”. People in Arab countries like standing close to one another when they are talking, but English people must keep __7___ distance away when they are talking. In some Asian countries, you must not touch the head of another person.When you use a foreign language, it is very important __8___ (know) the meanings ofbody languages in the foreign country. __9___ (follow) the customs will help you communicate with people and make your stay there much more pleasant and __10___ (comfort).五、书面表达（本题共计2小题，总分40分）8.（15分）假定你是李华，你的美国笔友Frankie给你来信，说现在越来越多的外国人也开始庆祝中国的春节，他希望能对春节有更多的了解，请你就此给他写一封信。