高二英语试题 (2)

高二上学期第二次英语月考试卷试题试卷一、阅读理解As winter sets in, it’s the perfect time to get out of town and escape the seasonal mood disorder. Here are vacation ideas to adopt now.Costa RicaCosta Rica, located in the Valle del General, is an off-the-radar agriculture town that’s not overrun with tourists. The area is known for its coffee, pineapples and sugar cane plantations, as well as its rich forests. What’s more, you can enjoy horseback riding, spend afternoons at the spa or tour a nearby wildlife shelter to look out for colorful birds, sloths and other animals.Los Cabos, MexicoIf you love wine, travel to Los Cabos, a beautiful vacation destination at the southern edge of the Baja Peninsula. During your getaway(短假), you can enjoy special wine tastings and dinner cooked by Los Cabos’s Michelin-starred chef. There are wildlife-viewing opportunities, too. From December through May, you can spot whales, manta rays and more wildlife.Petit St Vincent, the GrenadinesThis private Caribbean island was free of the anger ofhurricanes Irma and Maria. What’s more, the whole island is only 115 acres and has 22 cottages. Each cottage is located in a quiet place, and you can expect to unplug and recharge phones with no wireless connections, televisions or telephones in the cottages. Even better, you can spend your days admiring fascinating marine life at the Jean-Michel Cousteau Diving Caribbean center.The Exumas, BahamasOn Fowl Cay’s 50-acre private island, you can enjoy a carefree escape. Days can be spent fishing, boating and diving before wandering along white sands. The resort(度假村) features large one-, two- and three-bedroom houses. Best of all, if you’re planning a group getaway or multigenerational trip, you rent the entire island for a one-of-a-kind island escape.1.Why does the author recommend these placed to readersA.To experience out-of-town sights.B.To beat winter blues.C.To escape from extreme weather.D.To treat mental disease.2.What do we know about Petit St VincentA.It survived hurricanes Irma and Maria.B.It’s a huge and quiet island.C.People can admire fish off shore.D.People can charge phones using wireless connections.3.Where can Tom best go with his grandparents and parentsA.Los Cabos, Mexico.B.Petit St Vincent, the Grenadines.C.Costa Rica.D.The Exumas, Bahamas.I was on my way home from work, cutting through the Bryant Park. On that day, the sun seemed to set faster than usual, and suddenly I found myself walking in the dark. I was less than half a mile from my apartment, but the path would lead me over a bridge, across train tracks, and through an unlit underpass. Then I heard him – a stranger running alongside me, partly obscured(遮掩) by the bushes. My mouth went dry; my legs felt like water. But I didn’t pick up my pace – instead, I stopped, turned, and faced him. He came out of the bushes and said he’d been watching me “for a long time”.As he walked beside me, I guided us towards the edge of the park. When we reached the bridge, a train rumbled(轰鸣着缓慢行进) past, and he seized the moment, attacking me with a knife around my throat. The self-defense skills I had learned years before kicked in, and I pushed my finger into his eye,hard. And then came the shock: That didn’t frighten him away. My mind flashed back to a tip from an old guitar teacher: “Press the strings lik e you’re squeezing a flea(跳蚤).” I put all my strength into that finger, and finally he let go.I was shaking with fear, but I looked him straight in the eye and began to back away. I turned to run the hell out of there, but then I remembered another self-defense lesson: Never run, because then you’re a target. So I walked away alone –through the dark tunnel as I dialed 911 with trembling fingers. If you ever find yourself in this situation, use these self-defense skills that you already know. They can really make all the difference to you.1.Which of the following word best describes the author’s way homeA.Well-traveled.B.Risky.C.Boring.D.Well-protected.2.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 suggestA.The author was desperate to go home.B.The author was exhausted and thirsty.C.The author was in a state of fear.D.The author’s legs were wet.3.Which statement may the author agree withA.The man is a casual acquaintance of her.B.She was guarded home by the police finally.C.She might feel grateful for her self-defense skills.D.The man injured his eye himself when making an attack.4.What is the best title for the passageA.How I survived an attackB.Whether fortune smiles on meC.What one should do when in dangerD.Why self-defense skills are importantEverywhere we look, we are surrounded by technology. We heavily rely on technology for our day-to-day lives. There are the social media apps, such as Facebook, Twitter, where we are able to see into the lives of everyone around us. There are other more useful apps like Google Maps where you can use a GPS to get from one place to another. It is no wonder that we are constantly looking down at our phones and other devices. And, that is a problem.Pretty soon, I fear that people will no longer be able to communicate face to face. I personally love being able to sit down and have a conversation with someone sans cell phones and distractions. It shows that you care about who you are talking to and want to involve and listen to them. The cell phonecan wait until later.What I really dislike is that younger and younger children are using technology. Instead of playing outside with friends, they are playing on iPads, iPods, or video games. Instead of having little games or books, children now have electronic devices to use to distract them even if waiting at doctors’ appointments etc. They want cell phones at young ages. They have texting. I overheard sixth graders one day talking about texting, and I was a little sad. At that age, I had to call my friends on the phone in order to talk to them.We are a society based on technology. And, that isn’t a completely bad thing, given its use in areas such as medicine. But we shouldn’t be addicted to so many of these devices that we forget to look around and see what is happening in the world around us.1.What can be concluded from the first paragraphA.Some tech products leave us unable to focus.B.Social media apps make people more visible.C.Many people usually misuse social media apps.D.Technology provides us with a convenient life.2.Which can best replace the underlined word “sans”A.is need ofB.withoutC.is spite ofD.with3.What’s the author’s attitude towards using technology in medicineA.Indifferent.B.Opposed.C.Concerned.D.Supportive.4.What does the author really want to show in the passageA.We should take a step back from constantly using technology.B.The electronic devices are closely connected with our life.C.Society should no longer be based on technology.D.We should say goodbye to electronic devices.According to a new study from Cornell University, about one-fifth of the global population, of 2 billion people worldwide, will be forced to resettle or go deeper inland by 2100 due to the continuous rise in sea level.The study, published in the journal Land Use Policy, showed that the growing global population could make the matter worse. The researchers expected that there are about 1.4 billon “climate change refugees(难民)” in the world by 20xx and by 2100 the number of the displaced people due to the rising sea level could reach up to two billion.“We’re going to have more people on less land and sooner than we think,” said lead author Charles Geisler, professor at Cornell. “The future rise in global average sea level probably w on’t be gradual. Yet few policy makers are observing the significant barriers that coastal climate refugees, like other refugees, will run into when they move to higher ground.” For the study, the researchers reviewed(回顾) potential problems that climate change refugees may face if they go deeper inland. The researchers identified these land difficulties with relocation using three organizing groups. Including depletion(损耗) zones, win-lose zones and no-trespass(不得擅自进入) zones. By doing so, the researchers were able to provide primary estimates of their toll(损失) on inland resettlement space. The researchers found that some inland regions were unlikely to support new waves of climate change refugees due to the remains of war, road developments and rare natural resources.Apart from the rising sea level, increasing storm weather and the booming global population are also having a huge influence on the number of climate change refugees. Storm can push seawater further inland. The increasing global population requires more land even as the ocean swallows up rich costalzones and river deltas(三角洲). These force people to search for new places to move to higher ground.1.What would happen if the sea level were to riseA.2 billion people would be “refugees” by 20xx.B.50% of the population would lose their homes.C.Inland regions would become more crowded.D.Coastal regions would be polluted seriously.2.What can be inferred from Charles Geisler’s wordsA.The sea level will go up in a little-by-little way.B.Moving to higher land isn’t the key solution.nd and population vary according to climate change.D.Policy makers should think more for climate change refugees.3.Why do climate change refugees fail to move to some inland regionsA.Because they can’t live a common life there.B.Because they can’t adapt to the climate there.C.Because they may consume more than expected.D.Because they will destroy the natural resources.4.What does the author stress in the last paragraphA.Global warming is a double-edged sword.B.In the future climate will become worse.C.The earth will see more climate change refugees.D.Sea will bring humans more disadvantages.二、七选五No one ever said final week is easy. Late-night cramming(填鸭式的用功) accompanied by cup after cup of coffee can take its toll〔产生恶果，产生损害〕 on your body, not to mention all of the test stress. But while you try to review as many books as possible to prepare for your tests, don’t forget your health.1. Here are some tips on dieting.2.Grabbing an Orion cake from the vending machine〔自动贩卖机〕is attractive, but it’s important to stick to fresher, more nutritious food. A banana or an orange with some trail mix(干果什锦) or yogurt will fill you up better than junk food.3. Eat a wholesome breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the same time you always do.Stay hydrated〔含水的〕Drink plenty of water, and then drink some more.4.. Sugary soft drinks will do no good. Spice up your water with fruits like lemon, or swap it for unsweetened flavorful tea, which rehydrates just as well as water.Proper caffeine intake(摄入) from coffee and energydrinksEveryone could use a quick energy booser, but too much could leave you feeling anxious, unable to sleep or focus. 5..A. The last place you need to experience caffeine withdrawal is in the middle of your examsB. After all, if y ou’re sick and uncomfortable during your tests, every effort you’ve made might be in vainC. Eat healthily and regularlyD. Cook meals by yourselfE. Don’t change your food schedule too muchF. It will help your mind stay clear and keep your energy levels highG. However, once you are sick and uncomfortable, you won’t get a high grade in exams三、完形填空Love is a hot topic, but what is love Here is a story. It took me a long time before I was able to fully understand my grandparents’ love. They wrote the word “Shmily” in a surprising place for the other to find.______one of them discovered it , it was his/her turn to _____it once more---in shoes, under pillows, even in toilet paper…Their way of life, rather than only a game, _____their love, which not everyoneis _____enough to experience. They _____hands every chance they had, finished each other’s sentences and went to _____together.But there was a dark _____in my grandparents’ life. My grandmother had breast cancer. It had first _____ten years earlier. As usual, Grandpa was with her every _____of the way. He comforted her in their _____room, painted that color so she could always be ____ , even when she was too sick to go outside. Now, it was even worse, but they still went to church ____ .Grandma grew steadily _____until finally, she could not ____ the house any more. For a while, Grandpa would go to church alone, praying to God to _____his wife out. Then one day Grandma was ____._____ was written in yellow on the ribbon of my grandmother’s funeral bouquet(花束). As the crowd thinned and the last mourners _____to leave, Grandpa stepped up, taking a shaky _____, and began to sing to her. Through his tears, the song came, ____.Thank you, Grandpa and Grandma, for letting me see.S-h-m-i-l-y: see how much I love you.1.A.ThoughB.As soon asC.BecauseD.As far as2.A.writeB.placeC.tellD.hide3.A.brokeB.savedC.shookD.saw4.A.richB.friendlyC.luckyD.special5.A.touchedB.heldC.wavedD.clapped6.A.churchB.workC.schoolD.hospital7.A.rainB.windC.cloudD.snow8.A.risenB.burntC.appearedD.promised9.A.minuteB.walkC.timeD.step10.A.greyB.yellowC.blueD.black11.A.in sunshineB.on dutyC.in surpriseD.on business12.A.lonelyB.secretlyC.apartD.together13.A.betterB.weakerC.strongerD.thinner14.A.leaveB.designC.escapeD.paint15.A.sendB.giveC.helpD.take16.A.missingB.goneC.lostD.passingD.Age18.A.stoppedB.gotC.turnedD.refused19.A.breathB.riskC.restD.effort20.A.nice and clearB.loud and noisyC.short and fastD.deep and slow四、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容〔一个单词〕或括号内单词的正确形式。

高二年级十月考试英语试题制卷人：歐陽文化、歐陽理複；制卷時間：二O二二年二月七日总分:150分做题时间是：120分钟第I卷第一局部听力〔一共两节，满分是30分〕第一节〔一共5小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是7.5分〕听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What’s the main reason that the man likes his college?A. It’s not expensive.B. It has great teachers.C. He likes his classmates.2. What does the man suggest the woman do?A. Wait on the phone.B. Order on the Internet.C. Drive to the pizza place.3. How much will a stamp cost in May?A. A penny.B. 42 cents.C. 44 cents.4. What does the man offer to do?A. Take a message.B. Get Ms. Sullivan.C. Call back in thirty minutes.5. What will the man do on Friday?A. Go shopping.B. Go camping.C. Hold a dinner party.第二节〔一共15小题；每一小题1.5分，满分是22.5分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。

每段对话或者独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或者独白前，你将有时间是阅读各个小题，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的答题时间是。

2023-2024学年度高二第二学期阶段考（二）　高二英语本试卷共8页,卷面满分120分,考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卷上，并用2B铅笔将答题卷上相应的信息点涂黑。

2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

3.非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卷上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。

4.考试结束后，请将答题卷上交。

第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中选出最佳选项。

AWe’ve tested hundreds of mom-approved products that happen to make perfect Mother’s Day gifts. Here are our recommendations.BabbelIf your mom has always wanted to learn a new language, give her the gift of gab with Babbel. Each online course will be personalized by her interests and molded into bite-sized lessons so she can easily learn at her own pace. It’s a great budget-friendly option for diving into a new language. We tested it and found it to be a fun and effective language learning tool.Thermo Works Thermapen Mk4When it comes to the best digital meat thermometers, it doesn’t get better than Thermo Works. We highly recommend the Thermapen ONE, which was the fastest and most accurate thermometer we tested and would have been our top pick if it wasn’t so expensive. But it’s waterproof, precise and fast-acting.A Bouqs SubscriptionFresh flowers at Mom’s doorstep will always be appreciated, especially on Mother’s Day. This year, instead of just one bouquet, gift her a subscription (订购）to Bouqs. You can change the frequency of the delivery along with the type of blooms she receives — roses one month, sunflowers the next. She may adorably text you a picture of her bouquet every month it arrives and remind you to maintain the subscription. Go ahead and switch it up to keep Mom on her toes.A Personalized Collage (拼贴画)There are few gifts better than personalized ones, especially when it comes to the mom who pretty much already has everything. With services like Minted, you can upload your own photos for a collage and watch your beautiful creation come to life. Customize the frame and color theme to best match mom’s style and watch her fall in love with her new heartfelt gift.1. What might discourage people from choosing the Thermapen ONE?A. Price.B. Function.C. Accuracy.D. Appearance.2. What do we know about A Bouqs Subscription?A. It can be canceled at random.B. It texts to remind renewing.C. It restricts to monthly deliveries.D. It offers wide choices of flowers.3. In which column of a website is the text probably taken from ?A. Life.B. Wellness.C. Literature.D. Entertainment.BCourage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of“courage”is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant“to speak one’s mind by telling all one's heart.”While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my 15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn't breathe properly.Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter,“I was just like you when I started. But with practice and proper pace, you'll get there too.”“Yeah, don't let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It's okay to admit when you're struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it's important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That's how we improve and grow.”Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it's okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I've come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little braver and make the world a little better.4. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?A. To argue for the true essence of courage.B. To question the common belief of courage.C. To show the changing meaning of courage.D. To compare different interpretations of courage.5. What did the two students suggest the daughter do?A. Challenge her own limits.B. Seek help whenever possible.C. Keep to a suitable pace.D. Stick with experienced climbers.6. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?A. The mother asked the girl to rest.B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.C. The group celebrated the reach of the top.D. The two students pointed out the group's fault.7. What does the author intend to tell us?A. Kindness connects us all.B. Being a beginner takes courage.C. With courage, everyone can be perfect.D. We don't have to be a hero to be brave.CFrom crystal-blue lakes to snow-capped mountains and thousand-year-old trees, Canada’s nature is admired around the world. Now it might also be just what the doctor ordered. An ambitious new programme allows doctors to write prescriptions (处方) for free annual passes to Canada’s national parks, encouraging their patients to improve their health — both mental and physical — by taking a stroll (散步) in nature.The prescriptions are provided by PaRX, in partnership with Parks Canada. The first passes were handed out last month, giving holders access to more than 80 national parks, historic sites and nature reserves. PaRX, a health initiative (倡议) launched in 2019 by the British Columbia Parks Foundation, notes on its website that spending time in nature can lead to longer lives, increased energy, reduced stress and anxiety, improved heart health, less pain and better mood. Vitamin D from the sun’s rays has proven health benefits. The organization also hopes that the prescriptions will boost investment in conservation in Canada.The initial provision covers four Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Manitoba. Participating doctors have only 100 annual passes to hand out for now, but PaRX hopes that the programme will be expanded.“Medical research now clearly shows the positive health benefits of connecting with nature,” Steven Guilbeault, the environment minister, said. “I am confident this programme will quickly show its enormous value to the well-being of patients as it continues to expand throughout the country.”Canada’s physicians are already in the habit of prescribing “nature therapy” as a treatment for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, immune function and insomnia (失眠). Previously, though, they would write more general prescriptions, such as spending time in nature twice a week, for at least 20 minutes at a time. This is the first time that they have been able to equip their patients with tickets.8. Why does the author mention Canada’s nature in paragraph 1?A. To recommend doctors’ prescriptions.B. To advertise Canada’s natural scenery.C. To introduce a health initiative program.D. To demonstrate health benefits of nature.9. What makes the prescriptions significant?A. A boom in park visiting.B. A rise in economy.C. Investment in conservation.D. Improvement in health.10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. Patients doubt the general prescriptions.B. The previous “nature therapy” is popular.C. It is a tradition to offer patients park tickets.D. “Nature therapy” is no longer just on paper.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Nature Heals Mental DiseasesB. Canada Possesses Admirable NatureC. Doctors Order A Walk in The WildernessD. Canadian Doctors Have Free Access to ParksDFeeling overloaded by your to-do list can certainly make you unhappy, but new research suggests that more free time might not be the elixir many of us dream it could be.In a new study released last week, researchers analyzed data from two large-scale (大规模) surveys about how Americans spend their time. Together, the surveys included more than 35,000 respondents. The researchers found that people with more free time generally had higher levels of subjective well-being — but only up to a point. People who had around two hours of free time a day generally reported they felt better than those who had less time. But people who had five or more hours of free time a day generally said they felt worse. So ultimately the free-time “sweet spot” might be two to three hours per day, the findings suggest.Part of finding this seemingly tricky “sweet spot” has to do with how people spend the extra time they have, the researchers behind the new study argue. They conducted several smaller online experiments. In one they asked participants to imagine having 3.5 to 7 free hours per day. They were asked to imagine spending that time doing “productive” things (like exercising) or to imagine doing “unproductive” activities ( like watching TV). Study participants believed their well-being would suffer if they had a lot of free time during the day — but only if they used it unproductively. Though that experiment was hypothetical, which is one limitation of the new research, it’s certainly in line with other research showing that being in a state of “flow” can be good for people’s mental health.Of course, what feels “productive” is up to you. Many traditionally productive or purposeful activities can be easy and fun. Engaging in a bit of low-key cardio, like walking and jogging, can help burn stress. Free-time activities like reading or cooking are also known to put people in a state of flow.12.What does the underlined word “elixir” in paragraph 1 refer to?A.Magic solution.B. Physical power.C.Psychological test.D. Relaxed atmosphere.13.How did the researchers carry out the new study?A.By doing large-scale online surveys.B.By giving interviews and mental tests.C.By comparing respondents’ backgrounds.D.By conducting experiments and analyzing data.14.What is a distinct finding of the new research?A.Doing unproductive things leads to unhappiness.B.Being in a state of flow benefits people’s mental health.C.Man’s well-being is positively related to the free time they have.D.How people spend their free time affects their sense of well-being.15.What is the focus of the last paragraph?A.The importance of burning stress.B.Easy and fun activities to kill time.C.Further explanation of being productive.D.The benefits of engaging in free-time activities.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2014-2015学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试题注意事项：（1）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共4页，150分，考试时间120分钟。

（2）答题前，考生务必将自己的考号、姓名填写在答题卡上。

（3）答第I卷时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把机读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。

（4）回答第II卷时，将答案写在答题纸上。

写在本试卷上无效。

（5）考试结束，将答题纸、答题卡上交，试卷自己留存。

第I卷（共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）该部分分为第一、第二两节。

注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

听力部分结束时，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

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 can we learn from the coversation?A.Einstein encourage us to read more books.B.Einstein thinks knowledge is useless.C.Einstein pays great attention to the imagination.2.What’s the possible relationship between the two speakers?A.Waiter and customer.B.Doctor and patient.C.Teacher and student.3.What does the woman mean?A. She is having a talk.B.She is having a meeting.C.She can’t go out with the man.4.Where was Shelia born?A.In China.B.In Japan.C.In America.5.When will the plane take off?A.At 10:30B.At 10:50C.At 10:20 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。

外研版⾼⼆英语必修5Module 2测试试题及答案(2) 第三部分：阅读理解(共20⼩题，每题2分，满分40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。

A You do not need every word to understand the meaning of what you read . In fact , too much emphasis (强调) on separate words both slows your speed and reduces your comprehension . First , any habit which slows down your silent reading to the speed at which you speak , or read aloud , is inefficient . If you point to each word as you read , or move your head , or form the words with your lips , you read poorly . Less obvious habits also hold back reading efficiency (效率) . One is “saying” each word silently by moving your tongue or throat ; another is “ hearing” each word as you read . These are habits which should have been outgrown long ago . The beginning reader is learning how letters can make words , how written words are pronounced , and how sentences are put together . Your reading purpose is quite different ; it is to understand meaning . It has been supposed that up to 75% of the words in English sentences are not really necessary for expressing the meaning . The secret of silent reading is to find out those key words and phrases which carry the thought , and to pay less attention to words which exist only for grammatical completeness . An efficient reader can grasp the meaning fr om a page at least twice as fast as he can read the page aloud . He takes in a whole phrase or thought unit at a time . If he “says” or “hears” words to himself , they are selected ones , said for emphasis . 56.This passage is mainly about .A.improving eye movementB.reading more widelyC.changing poor r eading habitsD.reading as fast as you can 57.Saying each word to yourself as you read .A.improves comprehensionB.increases reading speedC.gives too much emphasisD.reduces reading efficiency 58.Our reading purpose should be .A.to understand all the wordsB.to make fewer eye movementsC.to understand meaningD.to understand the grammatical structures 59.While reading , efficient readers usually .A.move their eyes quicklyB.take in whole phrases or thought unitsC.point at key wordsD.read only important points for speed B Despite their name , the Want Family don’t want much . They want enough money for a nice house and a holiday every year . But they don’t’ want to be millionaires . They want to do well at their jobs . But they don’t want to be the big boss . They do want to spend time improving their garden , visiting their families and taking their two kids , Nicolas and Leuan , to McDonald’s for lunch . But they don’t want to be famous . The Wants just want to be normal. That’s why they are famous . They have been selected as the most normal family in Britain . After a six-month search for the most ordinary family in Britain , the Wants were selected from hundreds of applicants . Jo hn wants a job in marketing for a food company , Claire has a part-time job renting out children’s play equipment . John doesn’t understand why they were chosen to represent ordinary English families . How are they normal ? That is not a bad question . Nearl y ev eryone does some of the things that the Wants do .But veryfew people do all of them . There have been great changes in the social structure of British life . It is becoming more common for people to have children when they are older than the Wants , and to have one child instead of two . A household with two children may be headed by a single parent , usually the mother . Or perhaps dad and mum are still together , but not married . Or maybe dad and mum are married . Dad goes out to work and mum stays at home and looks after the kids . They have traditional values —Every weekend the whole family goes to church . “What we have here is not an average family , but a traditional family,” says Cary Cooper , professor of philosophy at Lancaster University . “There is no such thing as a normal family anymore , in the way there was 20 or 30 years ago . Of course the Wants exist , but for what do we need to celebrate them ?”Perhaps because we think normal families are an endangered species . Examples of them have to be preserved (保护)to show future generations . 60.The Wants were selected as the most normal family in Britain because .A.they represent traditional Engish familiesB.they don’t want muchC.they don’t want to be famousD.they want to be normal 61.The following statements describe the great changes in British life EXCEPT that . A.people have kids later than 20 or 30 years ago B.some children are brought up by a single parent C.most families go to church every weekend D.it’s more common for families to have only one kid 62.We may infer from the passage that . A.most British families hold traditional values B.traditional families are becoming fewer and fewer C.future generations are expected to study traditional families D.traditional families no longer exist in Britain 63.What might be the most suitable title for this passage ?A.An Ordinary FamilyB.Families of Future GenerationsC.Celebration of a Family CompetitionD.A Normal But Special Family C To understand the marketing concept , it is only necessary to understand the difference between marketing and selling . Not too many years ago , most industries fixed their attention mainly on the production of goods , and then depended on “persuasive salesmanship” to move as much of these goods as possible and then change them into money . Marketing , on the other hand , focuses on the wants of customers . It begins with first understanding the preferences and demands of consumers and then producing goods that will satisfy them . This eye-on-the-consumer way is known as the marketing concept , which simply means that instead of trying to sell whatever is easiest to produce or buy for resale , the makers and dealers first try to find out what the consumer wants to buy . This concept does not mean that business is friendly or that consumer satisfaction is more important than profit in a company . Successful businessmen and producers , however , recognize that the surest route to profit is through understanding and satisfying customers . A striking example of the importance of satisfying customers presented itself in mid-1985 , when Coca-Cola changed the flavor of its drink . The non-acceptance of the new flavor by a large majority of the public brought about quick return of the Classic Coke , which was then marketed alongside the new . King Customer ruled ! 64.The marketing concept discussed in the passage is . A.the practice of turning goods into money B.the customer-centered way C.a way of making more goods D.a form of persuasive salesmanship 65.What mattered most for producers before the marketing concept was widely accepted ?A.Needs and understanding of the market .B.Production and profit of a company .C.Satisfaction of customers .D.Preference of businessmen . 66.According to the passage , the underlined word “move” (paragraph1) means .A.sellB.changeC.produceD.consume 67.What does the return of the Classic Coke best show ? A.Traditional goods have a stronger attraction to the majority of people . B.It takes time for a new product to be accepted by the public . C.Consumers with different tastes are often difficult to please . D.Products must be designed to suit the taste of the consumers . D To Lauder Exchange Program : Gaia Filicori was a student in my Humanities class for the 2002-2003 year . From the first week of classes it was obvious that Gaia was an excellent student and a very sociable young lady . She was always eager to join in class discussions . Gaia’s ability to communicate her own ideas is a skill that many of us work for a very long time to achieve . Gaia also has a deep curiosity about the world around her . The simple fact that she desires to spend a year in another country is proof enough . I have also seen her show this curiosity in class . She asked some of the most interesting and thoughtful questions of any of the students in her class . When others were content to accept a point , Gaia would see from a new angle that none of us had tried . As a student in Humanities , Gaia was requ ired to complete a group project . The project was to write a page for a Humanities textbook using text and multi-media . It was a challenging task and Gaia’s group was experiencing some difficulties . Yet , they had an easier time of it because they did not hesitate to come to me with their problems and try to work them out . As a result Gaia and her group had one of the more successful projects . The ability needed to recognize a problem and ask for help to solve it will be of great value if she is selected to be a Lauder Exchange student . Gala’s interest in the world around her will serve her well as a Lauder Exchange student . The ease with which she gets along with others and the ease with which she makes new friends will also help her as she tries to learn in a foreign setting . I have no doubts that Gaia would be a wonderful representative of the Lauder Program , Stuyvesant High School , and the United States . Perry Jones Social Studies Stuyvesant High School If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me . 212-312-4800;*************** 68.The main purpose of this letter is to A.express a student’s curiosity about the world B.introduce a student to an exchange program C.praise an excellent student D.encourage a student to join in an exchange program 69.According to the writer , Gaia seems to h ave all the following abilities EXCEPT . municating well with others B.thinking about things from different angles C.making new friends D.learning a language quickly in a foreign setting 70.Gaia shows her curiosity about the world by . A.hoping to spend a year in another country B.being content to accept a point C.getting along well with others D.serving well as a Lauder Exchange student 71.Perry Jones might be . A.Gala’s classmate B.a person in charge of Stuyvesant High School C.Gaia’s teacher D.a person in charge of Lauder Exchange Program E We sometimes think humans are the only species which can bear anxiety , but stress seems to affect the immune (免疫) system of lower animals too . In one experiment , for example , behavioral scientist Mark Lauden , at the University of Denver , gave mild electric shocks to 24 rats . Half of the animals could turn off the electricity by turning a wheel in their cage , while the other half could not . The rats in the two groups were paired so that each time one rat turned the wheel it protected both itself and its helpless partner from the shock. Lauden found that the immune reaction was below normal in the helpless rats but not in those that could turn off the electricity . What he has proved is that lack of control over an event , not the experience itself , is what weakens the immune system . Other researchers agree. Jay Weiss , a scientist at Duke University School of Medicine , has shown that animals who are allowed to control unpleasant stimuli (刺激)don’t develop sleep disorder or changes in brain chemistry of stressed rats . But if the animals are faced with situations they have no control over, they later behave passively when faced with experiences they can control . Such findings make researchers believe that the experience or feeling of helplessness is one of the most harmful factors in stress. One of the most surprising examples of how the mind can change the immune reaction was discovered by chance. In 1995 Robert Ader at the University of Rochester School of Medicine experimented on mice to avoid saccharin (糖精)by feeding them at the same time with the sweetener and a drug that while harming their immune systems caused stomach upsets . Connecting the saccharin with stomach pains , the mice quickly learned to avoid the sweetener . In order to get rid of this dislike for the sweetener, Ader fed the animals with saccharin again , this time without the drug , and was astonished to find that those mice that had received the highest amount of sweetener the first time died . He believed that saccharin alone weakened their immune systems enough to kill them. uden’s experiment showed that the immune system of those rats who could turn off the electricity .A.was strengthenedB.was not affectedC.was changedD.was weakened 73.According to the passage , the experience of helplessness causes rats to .A.try to control unpleasant stimuliB.turn off the electricityC.behave passively I controllable situationsD.become harmful 74.The reason why the mice in Ader’s experiment avoided saccharin was that .A.they disliked its tasteB.it affected their immune systemsC.it led to stomach painsD.they connected it with stomach pains 75.According to the passage , the most probable reason for the death of the mice in Ader’s experiment was that . A.they had been weakened by the saccharin B.the sweetener was poisonous to them C.the immune systems had been changed by the mind D. they had taken too much sweetener during the first experiment 第Ⅱ卷(⾮选择题，共35分) 第⼆节书⾯表达(满分25分) 假设你是李华，你所在的城市向市民征求交通⽅⾯的意见。

昆一中2021-2021年上学期高二英语期末考试本卷贰O贰贰年贰月捌日编写；出题人：令狐学复；欧阳化语；令狐理总。

第一卷〔一共70分〕I．听力〔一共20题，每一小题0.5分,一共10分〕听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面选出最正确选项。

1．Where has the woman been invited to？A．A tea party. B. At the man’s home. C. At a school2. Where does the man want to go?A. To the cinema.B. To a camera shop.C. To a cloth shop.3．What does the woman think of computer class？A．She likes it.B. She thinks it is very interesting.C. She thinks it is hard to learn.4. How does Susan feel?A. Satisfied.B. HappyC. Tired.5. What are they talking about?A. About the driving license.B. About buying a car.C. About borrowing money from the Bank of China.听下面5段对话或者独白。

每段对话或者独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面选出最正确选项。

听第6段材料，答复第6、7题。

6．Which of the following is right about the accident？A．Both Mr. Wilson and the man were seriously injured.B. Mr. Wilson was sound and safe, but the other man wasn’t.C. Though he had to spend much fixing his car, Mr. Wilson was safe and sound.7. How much does it cost to get the ear fixed?A. No more than $400.B. More than $400.C. Less than $400听第7段材料，答复8至10题。

湖南省株洲市第四中学高二英语综合测试题 (二)第一局部英语知识运用〔共两节，总分为35分〕第一节单项填空 (共15小题；每一小题1分，总分为15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最优选项。

1. —It’s cloudy outside. Please take an umbrella.—_________.A. Yes, take it easyB. Well, it just dependsC. OK, just in caseD. All rig ht, you’re welcome2. —Hello, could I speak to Mr Smith?—Sorry, wrong number. There isn’t Mr Smith here.A.不填B. aC. theD. one3. — What will you do if it tomorrow?—We have to carry the plan on, since we’ve got everything ready.A. rainB. rainsC. will rainD. is raining4. Frank’s dream was to have his own shop to produce the workings of his own hands.A. thatB. in whichC. by whichD. how5. To everybody’s surprise, the fashionable young lady ______ to be a t hief.A. found outB. proved outC. put outD. turned out6. Tom a lot of French by playing with the native boys and girls.A. picked upB. took upC. made upD. turned up7. In our childhood, we were often by Grandma to pay attention to our table manners.A. demandedB. remindedC. allowedD. hoped8. More than a dozen students in that school abroad to study medicine last year.A. sentB. were sentC. had sentD. had been sent9. I lost my way in complete darkness and, matters worse, it began to rain.A. madeB. having madeC. makingD. to make10. He loved his wife, and himself with her needs and desires.A. concernedB. worriedC. discouragedD. approached11. — You are always full of . Can you tell me the secret?— Taking plenty of exercise every day.A. powerB. strengthC. forceD. energy12. — What does the sign over there read?—“No person _____ smoke or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in th e area.〞A. willB. mayC. shallD. must13. I’d like to study law at university my cousin prefers geography.A. thoughB. asC. whileD. for14. —There is still a copy of the book in the library. Will you go and borrow _____? —No, I’d rather buy ______ in the bookstore.A. it; oneB. one; oneC. one; itD. it; it15. Although _____ my opinion, the old professor didn’t come up with his own.A. againstB. onC. forD. in第二节完形填空〔共20小题；每一小题1分，总分为20分〕请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最优选项。

江苏省通州高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语学科（二）试题一、听力选择题1．What does the man want to do?A．Borrow a magazine.B．Buy a book.C．Reserve a seat. 2．Where are the speakers probably?A．At the man’s home.B．In a hospital.C．In a supermarket. 3．Why does the woman talk to the man?A．To ask for advice.B．To send an invitation.C．To make a complaint.4．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Mother and son.B．Sister and brother.C．Shop assistant and customer.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．A meeting.B．A movie.C．A lecture.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．Who turned up at the party last night?A．Marian.B．James.C．Alison.7．What did the man say about the party?A．It was impressive.B．It was awkward.C．It was boring.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why did the man stay up late last night?A．He went out with friends.B．He watched a game.C．He prepared for the exam.9．What does the woman suggest the man do?A．Have a rest.B．Go to lecture.C．Keep a healthy diet. 10．How does the man sound in the end?A．Anxious.B．Surprised.C．Proud.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

高二英语Unit15 Learning (2)知识点讲解aside fromaside from somebody/something(especially American English)a) except for: “除了……〞Aside from David's performance, the actors are ordinary.大卫的表演很棒，但演员很一般。

b) in addition to: “还有……〞In the poetry competition, aside from Hass, are four other students.参加诗歌比赛的有哈思，还有四名其他的学生。

【拓展】aside adv. 在一边，向一边；留着Try to set aside a few hours a week for exercise.每周抽出几个小时锻炼身体。

He stepped aside to let Katherine go in first.他迈到一旁让她先过。

Mark drew me aside and explained the problem.马克把我拉过来跟我解释那个问题。

Leaving aside the heat, we really enjoyed our holiday.除了那几个大热天，我们的假期还是非常愉快的。

You must put aside your pride and call her.你必须放下你的架子给她打。

与set 有关的词组：set up 竖起来；建立，成立；创记录；A big Christmas tree was set up in the house.The boys set up the folding chairs before the show began.The grandfather of the present owner set up the business.The school has set up a special class to help poor readers.Set up a new record.set about 着手做某事She set about writing her report.set aside 存储，不承受，不讲究；放在一边Each week he tried to set aside a few dollars of his salary.Let’s set aside our personal feelings.Peter set aside the papers her was marking and reached for his cigarettes and matches.set back把钟往回拨；花掉；阻挠Bill set back the clock a whole hour.His new car set him back over 3000000 dollars.The cold weather set back the planting by two weeks.set down放下，让下车，记下；规定；Set down your heavy bags and take a seat.The bus driver set her down at the corner.I will set down the story as it was told to me.We had to set down rules for the behavior of the members.set off 出发，放炮；引起，Let’s set off early tomorrow.He went over to set off firecrackers with the Newton Children.That set all of them off laughing again.Careless handling of international relations can set off a war.set out启程，动身；开场做……；阐述，描绘；摆放，放置；We now set out to climb the hill.He set out to write a history of civilization.He set out to break the world record.They set out all their reasons.Set out the chairs for the meeting in rows of 10.其他常见动词词组：1. She did not want to take part in the meeting. 参加2. He called up all his friends to say good-bye. 打3. He took off his hat and coat. 脱下4. I’ll be back right away. 马上5. Be sure to put out the light before you leave. 熄灭6. They got on the train in Washington. 上火车7. We waited and at last he arrived. 最终8. I was unable to find out her name. 查出9. Her health is improving little by little. 一点一点的，渐渐的10. Last night some friends called on us. 拜访11. she lives by herself in a furnished room. 单独12. We talked over your problem for a long time. 仔细讨论13. I want to pick out a present for my friend. 挑选14. Bert is getting along well in his studies. 进展15. The accident took place on Beacon Street. 发生16. We expect him to get back next week. 回来17. He has made up his mind to stay with us. 下定决心18. The game was called off on account of rain. 取消；因为19. She has gone back to California for good. 永远20. All of a sudden the lights went out. 自己熄灭21. At times he does much better work. 有时22. He kept on talking for two hours. 一直谈话23. The meeting was put off until next week. 推延24. By the way, have you seen Carlos recently? 顺便说25. We took turns driving the car. 轮流26. I have told him the same thing over and over. 反反复复27. Don’t’ throw away those magazines yet. 扔掉28. You can get in touch with him at his office. 获得联络29. I woke up very early this morning. 醒来30. He comes here once in a while. 不时的31. As soon as you finish, call me. 尽快32. I see him now and then on Michigan Avenue. 不时的33. These gloves do not go with this dress. 相衬，搭配34. We got mixed up in our directions. 混乱，迷惑35. He broke the mirror on purpose. 成心的approvev. “批准，认可〞to officially accept a plan, proposal etc: 〔及物〕“承受，成认〞例如：The conference approved a proposal for a referendum.to think that someone or something is good, right, or suitable [≠ disapprove 〔不及物〕“赞赏，同意〞approve of “赞成〞例如：Catherine's parents now approve of her marriage.I don't approve of cosmetic surgery. 我不欣赏美容手术。