深圳市高二英语上学期期中试题

深圳第二外国语学校2021-2022学年第一学期高二年级期中考试高二英语第一部分单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分〉从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

1. In the room, we found her seated at a desk, with her attention ______ on a book.A. fixingB. fixesC. fixedD. to fix2. Zhang Guimei, founder and principal of the first free high school for girls in China, often works overtimedespite ______ from several kinds of illnesses.A. sufferedB. sufferingC. to sufferD. having suffered3. Don’t call me between 12:30 and 13:00. I ______ a nap.A. takeB. am about toC. will be takingD. have taken4. Beijing together with Zhangjiagkou managed to gain the opportunity ______ the 2022 Winter OlympicGames.A. heldB. to holdC. holdingD. hold5. On ______ the voice of police cars, the robbers ran off in panic, leaving some of the robbed money behind.A. heardB. to hearC. hearD. hearing6. The most powerful typhoon in five years hit Hainan, ______ the cancellation of all flights, rail and ferryservices on Wednesday.A. having forcedB. forcedC. forcingD. to force7. The city of the future will probably be quite different from ______ they are today.A. onesB. whatC. thatD. which8. Shenzhou XIII space mission began on October 16th, ______ is expected to be the longest space journey byChinese astronauts.A. whichB. thatC. itD. when9. In the film The Little Tramp, Chaplin cuts off the laces of the shoes and eats them ______ they were noodles.A. if onlyB. even if C ever since D. as if10. --- Shall we go swimming or skiing this weekend?--- Either is ok. ______.A. It’s up to youB. My pleasureC. Never mindD. I can’t agree more第二部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中。

2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高级中学高中园高二上学期期中英语试题1. The doctor is ________ Lin Tao, my fellow student, for possible heart disease.A．examining B．testing C．concluding D．whispering2. The barber tried to ________ his wife by telling jokes, but it didn’t do the trick.A．deserve B．crack C．entertain D．embarrass3. What is ________ is that you’d better have the old machines examined soon.A．impressive B．essential C．cruel D．gentle4. His car is less than a year old, so it is still under ________.A．debt B．rejection C．contest D．guarantee5. Darkness would make him more ________ of sight, silence would teach him the joys of sound.A．delighted B．delightful C．appreciative D．worthy6. Yesterday I came across my former classmate, but his name escaped me, which made me________.A．blessing B．embarrassed C．embarrassing D．literary7. We shouldn’t get discouraged right after failures. On the contrary, we should keep trying with great ________.A．enthusiastic B．gentleness C．enthusiasm D．rejection8. According to recent medical studies, there is a strong ________ between the disease and middle-aged women.A．philosophy B．opponent C．surgery D．association9. The teacher’s ________ for the students is that they wi ll complete the assigned reading before class.A．tournament B．nerve C．ingredient D．expectation 10. The company ________ of 5 small factories is facing a serious financial crisis.A．composed B．quoted C．innovative D．distinct11. When you talk or think about something in the ________, you talk or think about it in a general way, rather than considering particular things or eventsA．abstract B．motion C．trend D．contrast12. The man, ________ of stealing the important paper, is being questioned by the policemanA．declined B．suspected C．generated D．complicated 13. He decided that he must ________ and become a teacher in the countryside after the graduation.A．come to exist B．make a call C．answer the call D．come to life 14. My dance comes from their tra ditional belief and aims to ________ the Dai women’s beauty.A．bring in B．bring up C．bring out D．bring about15. Playing computer games can give us some relaxation after school, but as students we must________ our studies.A．depend on B．burst onto C．turn on D．concentrate on 16. I walk through the doors into the waiting area, ________ there’s a familiar atmosphere of boredom and tension.A．which B．that C．when D．where17. I met her at the airport yesterday. I ________ seen her for five years since she went abroad.A．didn’t B．haven’t C．hadn’t D．won’t18. Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, ________ means clown doctors can be helpful.A．which B．that C．what D．where19. The teacher regretted ________ Tom he di dn’t pass the exam, and Tom regretted not studying hard.A．telling B．to tell C．tell D．being told20. It was a great pleasure to work with all these people, every one of ________ was so knowledgeable.A．who B．which C．them D．whom21. The condition of this car is so serious. It really needs ________ before driving on the road again.A．to repair B．repairing C．being repaired D．repaired22. His words were ________, which made many people discouraged.A．discouraging B．encouraging C．discouragement D．encouragement 23. I ________ hardly stepped into the classroom when the bell rang.A．had B．have C．would D．could24. It’s no good ________ for other people to make decisions for you.A．to wait B．wait C．waiting D．to be waiting 25. If you think that ________ a kid well means always giving him what he wants, you are totally wrong.A．treat B．treatment C．being treated D．treatingPOETRY CHALLENGEWrite a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.Prizes3 Grand Prizes:Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. Trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.6 First Prizes:The book Sky Pioneer:A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.50 Honorable Mentions:Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.RulesFollow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.■Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format, any number of lines.■Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper. ■On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.■Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.26. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip?A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Six.27. What will each of the honorable mention winners get?A．A plane ticket. B．A book by Corinne Szabo.C．A special T-shirt. D．A photo of Amelia Earhart.28. Which of the following will result in disqualification?A．Typing your poem out. B．Writing a poem of 120 words.C．Using both sides of the paper. D．Mailing your entry on October 30.My violin is like a soul mate that whispers words of wisdom to me. Together, we've gone through both tears and happiness.About 12 years ago, I knew it following an order from my mom. Many hours of boredom were spent practicing it. And to make things worse, the disappointment in my teacher's eyes as I played the wrong notes was like an invisible hammer, striking on my heart. One day, I finally decided: I hate it! By chance, things changed when I was seven. I was at home lying on the sofa, wondering how those famous violinists dealt with this terrible dilemma. I searched online for the E-minor Concerto, a well-known violin work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, and listened to it.A beautiful and mysterious sound came from the violin as the bow (琴弓) moved across it. It was like the music slid over the flowers, rose up, and started to fill the air. The violin's voice woke up the sun, made the trees green, and freshened the air. As the music changed, the sky turned back to gray.A gloomy shade covered the grass as all the sunshine disappeared. I could hear children crying and men shouting. It was like an invisible claw had grabbed my heart tightly, making it unable to beat.That glorious day set off my passion and, interest in violin—I grabbed mine and never let it go. Before the memories faded, I stared at my instrument. Without hesitating, I picked it up, rosined the bow, and began to play. Peace filled my heart.My violin has been by my side for 12 years. When I feel happy, an energetic tune makes it even better; when I'm deep in sorrow, a peaceful tune washes it away, when I'm walking on air, feeling especially pleased with my achievements, solemn tunes calm me down. Gradually, it has become a part of my life.My violin, shall I compare you to a summer's day?29. What further led to the author's dislike of violin-playing?A．Orders from Mum. B．Boredom of practice.C．Disappointment in the teacher's eyes. D．Loss of passion for violin.30. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A．The author's feeling was continuously influenced by the music.B．The weather actually changed because of the tune.C．The sudden change made the author's heart unable to beat.D．The scenery outside the room was quite attractive.31. Why did the author pick up the violin again?A．The invisible hammer and claw are gone.B．The beautiful imagination changed his attitude.C．A famous tune aroused his interest and passion.D．He was crazy about Felix Mendelssohn's works.32. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A．Musical soul mate—violin. B．My dislike and like of violin.C．An inspiring story of violin. D．Deep love for music.Many gardeners believe that “talking” to their plants helps them grow — it turns out that they may not be crazy after all. According to the scientists from the University of Exeter, plants may keep communicating with each other through a secret “unseen” la nguage.For their experiment, the scientists picked a cabbage plant that is known to send out a gas when its surface is cut. In order to get video evidence of the communication, they changed the cabbage gene by adding the luciferase (荧光素酶), which is what makes fireflies (萤火虫) glow in the dark.When the changed cabbage plant was in full bloom, they cut a leaf off with a pair of scissors, and almost immediately, thanks to the luciferase, they could see the plant sending out “methyl jasmonate (茉莉酸甲酯)”.While this was a known fact, what was surprising was the fact that the minute this gas began to give out, the nearby cabbage plants seemed to sense some kind of danger and started to send out a gas that they normally have to keep enemies like caterpillars (毛虫) away.What the scientists are not sure is whether the plants are trying to warn the other leaves or the near plants about the danger — something that will require further research. However, the team, which is led by Professor Nick Smirnoff, is quite excited about the findings because this is the first time it has been proved that plants do not live a passive life, but actually move, sense and even communicate with each other.33. What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 1 mean?A．Gardeners. B．Plants. C．Scientists. D．Fireflies.34. When the plant sent out methyl iasmonate, which of the following statements is NOT true?A．The nearby cabbage plants seemed to sense some kind of danger.B．The nearby cabbage plants started to send out a gas.C．The nearby cabbage plants tried to warn the near plants.D．The nearby cabbage plants communicated through a secret language.35. According to the experiment, plants __________.A．don’t live a passive life B．can feel pain when they are cutC．can warm the other leaves about danger D．can talk with each other36. From which is the text probably taken?A．A health magazine. B．A biology magazine.C．A medical research paper. D．A travel brochure.Everyone would agree that it is parents’ job to teach their kids right from wrong. The rise in teen crime suggests that some parents are failing at these tasks. To correct the problem, lawmakers in some states require parents to serve jail time when their children get into serious trouble again and again. The lawmakers hope that this punishment will motivate parents to take their responsibilities seriously.Supporters of these laws believe that the threat of jail will scare parents into paying more attention to their teens’ behavior than before. They think that these par ents would be happy to let the state try tostraighten out their kids at juvenile detention centers (少管所), because the centers took the responsibility off the parents’ shoulders. With the new laws, the responsibility is put back on the parents. “The hope is,” a supporter said, “that if parents are held legally responsible, they’ll work harder to keep their youngsters in line.”However, many people think the laws are unfair. They argue that parents should not be punished for the criminal acts of their childr en, unless it can be shown there is a contributory fault on the parents’ part.People who oppose parental responsibility laws also believe that punishing parents won’t create a change in the kids’ behavior. These people argue that parents may not be at fa ult. The children of good parents can fall in with the wrong kids and get into trouble, they say. Worse yet, if mom is in jail, there may be no one at all to control her kid. …The unfortunate fact is that jailing a parent punishes the rest of the family. The jailed parent cannot work to help support the family and may also be fired from a job for missing too much work. Furthermore, little evidence exists to support the idea that the threat of punishment improves a parent’s ability to control a teenager. Op ponents of parental responsibility laws say that parents who are in this situation need help, not a jail sentence.37. The phrase “keep their youngsters in line” (in Paragraph 2) is closest in meaning to“________”.A．get their kids to stay at home B．make their kids behave wellC．help their kids make a living D．require their kids to queue in public38. Which of the following sentences may best end Paragraph 4?A．So, they believe that it’s easy for mom to control her kid’s behavior.B．So, they believe that mom should be jailed for her contributory fault.C．So, they believe that lack of mom’s control may then lead to more crime.D．So, they believe that mom’s control has a negative effect on her kid’s behavior.39. Opponents of parental responsibility laws think that ________.A．parents should never be punished for their kids’ crimesB．jailing a parent may drive the family into a worse situationC．the laws are unfair even if they help parents control their kidsD．responsible parents needn’t worry tha t their kids will commit crimes40. What does the passage mainly talk about?A．Whether parents should be jailed for their kids’ criminal acts.B．How parents deal with young troublemakers in their daily life.C．What parents need when their kids commit crimes again and again.D．Why laws should be made to hold parents responsible for their kids.Improve Your RelationshipsHaving stable and positive relationships in your life can make you happier and more fulfilled. Whether it's your friends, family, or significant other, improving a relationship can sometimes be confusing. 41Express your appreciation for the person.42 Notice the positive things that the person is doing and go out of your way to show your appreciation for them. You can also show your appreciation by remembering important events like anniversaries or birthdays.43If you hardly see each other or talk to each other, it can be difficult to maintain a relationship. Take extra time out of your day and devote it to the person that you want to improve relations with. Try to work around the other person's schedule so that you can spend the time together. You can share a meal, watch a show, listen to music, or go shopping with them.Turn off distractions.Distractions like a cell phone, social media, or video games can create a division in between you and another person. If you notice that you are always distracted, you should turn off your cell phone or computer and talk to them. 44Seek therapy(心理治疗) if you can't get along.To fix or improve family relationships or relationships with your significant other, you can turn to therapy. If you notice that you and the person are always arguing over the same kinds of things, and nothing has worked, you should consider seeking therapy with them. 45 And family therapy may be able to restore bonds between family members.As I head down the narrow hallway of my high school, my ears are filled with the sounds of complaints. The _________ around me are constantly complaining about school. These complaints fill the _________ and make it hard to breathe. I try to mention the _________ side of our currentsituation in high school but meet with criticism. The feeling of _________ school has become widespread among students worldwide. This can create a _________ educational environment. In my opinion, school is and should be fun.I don’t want to enter such a negative environment. We should enjoy school! As students, we are so _________ to have the opportunity to attend school while millions of children around the world still do not have that opportunity. We should feel grateful that we are given the _________ to learn. School allows us to _________ some of the most interesting topics from science to foreign languages. High school allows students to find their whether they are physics or European history. _______, school has allowed me to find my love for debate, history, English and computers. High school has shaped me into a person of __________ interests and ambitions, even though I must__________ at 6 o’ clock in the morning.As students, we should __________ all the wonderful opportunities we are given in school social events, meeting new friends, and learning. I have met so many __________ people in school. There is so much to be __________ in school.Lighten up and find the positive aspects of school. __________ school and everything it has offered.46.A．teachers B．students C．parents D．friends47.A．classroom B．house C．air D．ear48.A．special B．Successful C．bright D．dark49.A．hating B．Improving C．replacing D．ignoring50.A．good B．frightening C．strange D．harmful51.A．Lucky B．brave C．dangerous D．silly52.A．time B．reason C．money D．chance53.A．learn B．remember C．predict D．consider54.A．Instantly B．Personally C．Formally D．Basically55.A．conventional B．perfect C．lifelong D．various56.A．wake up B．give up C．slow down D．calm down57.A．create B．classify C．recognize D．allow58.A．honest B．careful C．kind D．outstanding59.A．careful about B．curious about C．grateful for D．ready for60.A．Protect B．Enjoy C．Respect D．Examine课文语法填空Every 61 (artist) wish is to create something 62 expresses an idea. But who or what 63 (inspire) them? Here are three artists and their sources of inspiration.Florentijn Hofman is 64 visual artist. Rubber Duck and Floating Fish are his famous 65 (work). The sources of his inspiration are his children’s toys, Chinese folk tales 66 (pass) down through the generations, and the experience in Wuzhen West Scenic Zone.Tan Dun, a composer, who is known for 67 (compose) music for the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The sources of his inspiration come from a mix of Chinese 68 (music) traditions and Western influences.Yang Liping is a dancer known 69 th e “Peacock Princess” because of her Spirit of the Peacock dance. As for 70 (she), the sources of inspiration are the life in Xishuangbanna, the dance style of the Dai people and the Dai people’s traditional belief.71. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

广东省深圳市龙岗区平湖外国语学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．Many people think that the procedure for applying for a visa is________, but actually it is not so difficult as long as you make sure your papers are complete and valid.A．essential B．complicated C．emotive D．witty2．If you have a good sleep at night, you will feel energetic the next morning,which________will be good for your memory.A．by contrast B．in brief C．by accident D．in turn3．To be honest, I’m not confident of completing the task________by the manager on time.A．assigned B．assigning C．to assign D．having been assigned4．Taylor was always generous to his wife and children, but he________spent money on himself.A．merely B．rarely C．frequently D．delightedly 5．Successful and unique people always determine who they are________ common people always change their faith.A．until B．before C．although D．while 6．Despite years of________by publishers, Alice never gave up but continued writing stories.A．conclusion B．companionship C．rejection D．endurance 7．________ from the moon, our earth looks like a blue ball.A．Seen B．Seeing C．See D．To see8．I walk into the waiting area,_____ many people are sitting quietly.A．which B．when C．where D．what9．The Chinese volleyball team won Olympic champion again; Their efforts___________ .A．told off B．paid off C．did the trick D．came to exist 10．He has made ________ progress in English since he arrived in America last year.A．abstract B．appreciative C．distant D．remarkable 11．________ to think critically is an important skill today’s children will need for the future.A．Learn B．LearnedC．Learning D．Having learned12．Under the present economic situation many college students cannot ________ that they can find ideal jobs after they graduate.A．guarantee B．fear C．whisper D．criticise 13．—What made Mary so upset today?—________.A．Because she lost her new bicycle B．Since her new bicycle was lostC．Losing her new bicycle D．With her new bicycle lost14．We would like to see closer ________ between parents and schools.A．evolution B．cooperation C．expectation D．rejection 15．Nobody knew how he _______ the fashion scene in the early 1980s.A．burst onto B．burst into C．burst out D．burst up 16．My uncle,________ has lived most of his life abroad is going to return to his hometown.A．whom B．who C．which D．that17．We left for the railway station early ________ we could catch the first train.A．even if B．unless C．so that D．after18．Try to accept your mistakes, through ________ you can learn a lot.A．it B．which C．where D．that 19．She is a very___________ lady and always looks on the bright side of life.A．optimistic B．serious C．humorous D．greedy 20．The young man’s face _______ when the boss told him what a nice job he had done.A．brought up B．lit up C．put up D．took up 21．______ for children, the album became popular with parents when it came out.A．Designing B．DesignedC．To design D．having designed22．The speech was so ________ that they were all ________.A．inspiring; exciting B．inspiring; excitedC．inspired; excited D．inspired; exciting23．There is a possibility that the bridge might ________ during an earthquake.A．make its way B．give way C．find its way D．be in the way 24．He did not regret ________ what he did but felt that he could have expressed it differently.A．to say B．to saying C．say D．saying25．I know Mr. Brown, we ______ to each other at an international conference.A．are introduced B．are been introducedC．were introduced D．had been introduced二、阅读理解If you want to know something about British life, their spirit, and even their humor, watching some classic British films will certainly help. Here are some recommended to you. Notting HillAfter the success of his film Four Weddings and a Funeral, writer and producer Richard Curtis captured the essence of being British in 1999’s Notting Hill. Set against the background of affluent (富足的) West London, the film became popular for its charming and funny portrayal(刻画) of a British nobody trying to impress a Hollywood star.The Full MontyThis 1997 film is a Sheffield-based comedy about six unemployed men who form a group to make money for a better life. Despite its hummer, the film dives deeper into some serious issues surrounding working-class culture. The Full Monty is an uplifting film that gives an insight into the work and life of the working class in Britain.TrainspottingDanny Boyle’s 1996 comedy-drama Trainspotting is about a group of Scots in the 1980s, based on the book by Irvine Welsh. With a cast of truly great actors including Ewan MeGregor, the tale impressed the audience globally. It rapidly became a critical success. Monty Python’s Life of BrianFeaturing a jam-packed cast of comedic stars. Monty Python’s Life of Bria n tells the story of a young man who is in a case of mistaken identity. The film reflects the unusual and wonderful British sense of humour. As a film guaranteed to entertain, Monty Pythons Life of Brian is not to be missed by those looking for an insight into what makes the British laugh. 26．What can the audience learn about by watching The Full Monty?A．Hardships of comedic stars B．Daily life of people in West LondonC．Unique experiences of some Scots.D．Life of the British working class. 27．What kind of film does Monty Python’s Life of Brian belong to?A．A comedy film.B．A science fiction film.C．An action movie D．A horror movie.28．Which of the following films is adapted from a book?A．Notting Hill.B．The Full Monty.C．Trainspotting.D．Monty Python’s Life of Brian.When Roy Austin went on his first wildlife trip back in 2018, his only goal for the leisurely vacation was to catch sight of some African wildlife in its natural habitat—but he ended up finding something much more meaningful. He was most captivated (迷住) by the people he met in rural Kenya—particularly at the Amboseli Primary and Secondary School in Amboseli National Park.In addition to befriending many of the students and teachers, Austin was surprised to learn how difficult it was to get books and school supplies for the children. “In rural Kenya, the government does not build school buildings. You either build it yourself or raise money to have it built,” says Austin. “A teacher was asked if they had a library. She replied, ‘ No, but we would love to have a library.’ That stuck in my mind.”When Austin eventually returned to his home in Bluffton, South Carolina, he launched Libraries for Kids International. Since starting the charity, Austin has managed to ship more than 1000 books to 11 schools across Kenya and Tanzania. He sends the books through the post office rather than FedEx to keep the shipping costs down.As it continues to collect books and donations for additional shipments, Austin says that the charity is now helping to move a shipping container of 22, 000 books from Atlanta to Kenya. In the future, the philanthropist (慈善家) hopes to start sending donations to South America as well.“Many people told me that it can’t be done. It’s too expensive to ship books, and they will disappear going through customs,” Austin says. “However, every worthwhile project will have problems and barriers. If you focus on the problems, you will never start. On the contrary, if you focus on the aim and solve the problems as they arise, most anything is possible.”29．What problem does Austin find in rural Kenya?A．Education depends on charity.B．Students lack education resources.C．Books get lost going through customs.D．Families can’t afford the kids’ schooling.30．What does Austin do for the people in rural Kenya?A．He teaches at school.B．He funds a library for them.C．He reduces the shipping costs.D．He ships books to schools.31．What can we learn from Austin’s story?A．It is the first step that costs.B．Success belongs to the persevering.C．Every bit of effort makes a big difference.D．Nothing is difficult to a determined mind.32．Which of the following best describes Austin?A．A crazy adventurer.B．A devoted educator.C．A charity enthusiast.D．A passionate volunteer.Under normal circumstances, falling asleep during a paid tour is a waste of money or an offense to your guide at worst. But that’s not the case with this new experience coming out of Hong Kong. As its name suggests, the Sleeping Bus Tour is designed to help passengers catch some sleep, and rides are already selling out.A 2022 survey by the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Center of Communication and Public Opinion notes almost 70% respondents experiences some form of sleep disorder. Hong Kongers have much stress from work and need a space for sleeping, but their living spaces are too small. Some may not live alone and have to share apartments with their family, which may not be a good environment for a proper rest.After noticing passengers falling asleep on their buses, the Hong Kong tour company, Ulu Travel Agency, recently launched such an innovative way for adults to sleep: the Sleeping Bus Tour. The five-hour bus ride takes passengers on an 83-kilometer(about 51.5 miles)journey aboard a regular double decker bus. Not only is the Sleeping Bus Tour the first of its kind, it’s also the longest bus route in Hong Kong, ensuring that tired passengers have plenty of time to enjoy some sleep.Once passengers board the bus, they are treated with a goodie bag complete with an eye mask and earplugs to help them sleep and they are allowed to bring their own blankets and slippers. The long ride includes a few stops for scenic spots and bathroom breaks. Passengers can also get off the bus early at one of several drop-off points if they’d prefer to continue theirsleep at home rather than complete the entire journey. Tickets for the Sleeping Bus Tour are divided in four categories from the “Zero-decibel(分贝)Sleeping Cabin“ to the ”VIP Cabin.” Prices range from about $17 USD to S115 USD per person. For more information on this unique experience, head to the Ulu travel company website.33．What does the survey show?A．Hongkongers desire to live alone.B．Hongkongers can afford paid tours.C．Hongkongers are under extreme stress.D．Most Hongkongers have troublesleeping.34．Why was the Sleeping Bus Tour launched?A．To improve the sleeping habits.B．To make more profits.C．To reduce the stress from extra work.D．To help adult passengers rest properly. 35．What can a passenger get from the Sleeping Bus Tour?A．A ride in a high-tech bus.B．A guided sight-seeing tour.C．A bag with sleep aid products.D．A blanket and a pair of slippers. 36．What is the purpose of the text?A．To introduce a bus tour.B．To inform readers of a new survey.C．To advertise a travel company.D．To raise concerns over sleep problems.Young children are significantly more likely than adults to have their opinions influenced by robots, according to a new research. The study, conducted at the University of Plymouth, compared how adults and children respond to an identical task when in the presence of both their peers (同龄人) and robots.It showed that while adults regularly have their opinions influenced by peers, something also demonstrated in previous studies, they are largely able to resist(抵制) being persuaded by robots. However, children aged between seven and nine were more likely to give the same responses as the robots, even if they were obviously incorrect.The study asks people to look at a screen showing four lines and say which two match in length. When alone, people almost never make a mistake but when doing the experiment with others, they tend to follow what others are saying.When children were alone in the room in this research, they scored 87% on the test, but when the robots join in their score drops to 75%. And of the wrong answers, 74% matched those of the robot.Professor Belpaeme said, “People often follow the opinions of others and we’ve known for a long time that it is hard to resist taking over views and opinions of people around us. But as robots will soon be found in the home and the workplace, we were wondering if people would follow robots.”“What our results show is that adults do not follow what the robots are saying. But when we did the experiment with children, they did. It shows children can perhaps have more of an affinity (亲和力) with robots than adults, which does pose the question: What if robots were to suggest, for example, what products to buy or what to think?”37．What did the adults do when staying with robots?A．They totally accepted the robots’ suggestions.B．They tried to persuade robots to resist them.C．They generally refused the robots’ effects.D．They usually compared robots with their children.38．Why did some children make more mistakes in the experiment?A．Because robots in the presence made mistakes.B．Because children were not as clever as the adults.C．Because robots reflected better than human beings.D．Because children wanted to affect the robots on purpose.39．What is Professor Belpaeme’s attitude towards the result of the experiment?A．He is optimistic about the result.B．He doubts the result of the research.C．He doesn’t care about the result.D．He is worried about the future. 40．What should be followed after the last paragraph?A．What is the meaning of the research?B．What will be done to solve the problem?C．What should adults do to avoid the problem?D．Why are children more likely to be influenced?三、七选五An indoor garden has a positive impact on your life if you take care of them properly. However, if you fail to plan before starting one on your own, you may end up with a fewSun ConditionsPlants need an ample amount of sunlight for them to grow properly. 42 Before starting an indoor garden, make sure you’ve conducted a few weeks’ worth of observations about how sunlight behaves inside your home at different times of the day. This will give you an idea as to where your indoor garden is.Space AvailabilityObviously, the sun conditions would be useless if you don’t have enough space for the garden. That said, consider where the sunlight lands. You must also determine whether you can place a garden there. 43 Do it in such a way that you get to accommodate (考虑到) your plants ‘sunlight needs while also maximizing the space of your home for other things.BudgetYou will spend a few dollars if you want to start an indoor garden. That’s a fact. This shouldn’t bother you, though. 44 The money you spent on gardening essentials will return in the form of not having to buy certain things in the market because you have one at home. Before starting an indoor garden, consider the budget you want for the garden. This will determine the containers and types of plants you can cultivate.The world will always present us with many problems that can affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. One great method for achieving a healthy lifestyle is by growing a garden. 45 Thanks to indoor gardening, you can have a slice of paradise in the city.A．If not, you can try rearranging your home.B．To avoid that, you need to consider a few things.C．That means you should consider the availability of sunlight.D．Without enough sunlight, all living things wouldn’t survive.E．Besides, you must consider how to shelter your garden in the sun.F．That’s because, in the long run, indoor gardens are actually money-savers.G．Living in the city is not a problem for people with green fingers anymore.四、完形填空My daughter had talent for acting. When Alex was accepted into New York University’sBut now she decided to be an exercise instructor. It was 47 for me.“I thought 48 at gyms was just to help you pay the bills until you had your good luck, wasn’t it?” I asked when Alex 49 her full-time job at a gym called Equinox in New York City.“Acting was my childhood dream,” she explained. “I loved 50 , but my adult self wants to help people be 51 .”Even after Alex earned her personal training certification, I still couldn’t accept her 52 . When the COVID-19 crisis shut New York’s gyms, and Alex returned jobless to Richmond, my 53 of working on her acting website was rejected. Instead, she launched online kettle-bell classes and rounded up clients using Instagram.Her 54 took off, and our house became her virtual studio until she returned to Manhattan in August 2020.One day I signed up for her private sessions. While doing deadlifts (硬举训练), I asked, “What are you doing to find a real job?”Alex pointed to her waist, 55 my posture, “Mom, this is my 56 . I’m growing a business.”And she was. Soon she was making more than she ever did in gyms and had total 57 of her business. I was one of many who 58 from her patient encouragement. Over time, my lower-back pain disappeared and I could lift a heavy box 59 . Through my training, I learned she knew the right 60 for herself. 46．A．expected B．prepared C．pictured D．treasured 47．A．awkward B．hard C．appealing D．rewarding 48．A．exercising B．wandering C．struggling D．teaching 49．A．announced B．searched C．changed D．rejected 50．A．training B．trying C．performing D．socializing 51．A．active B．fit C．positive D．ambitious 52．A．passion B．theory C．refusal D．decision 53．A．suggestion B．warning C．analysis D．dream 54．A．research B．business C．occupation D．organization 55．A．spotting B．opposing C．admiring D．correcting 56．A．job B．hobby C．personality D．achievement 57．A．impression B．ignorance C．control D．understanding 58．A．restored B．benefited C．resulted D．learned59．A．in charge B．with assistance C．in comfort D．with ease 60．A．method B．routine C．path D．progress五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2022-2023 学年第一学期期中测试卷高二英语本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，第I卷65分；第II卷65分，全卷共计130分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1、答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。

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4、考试结束，监考人员将答题卡按座位号、页码顺序收回。

第I卷第一部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AAcademic Year Language ArtsThis course focuses on close-reading and analysis paired with academic writing. Students learn rhetorical （修辞的） analysis：how to recognize the“tools”an author uses to create certain e ffects in their writing. Students lean and apply these skills in the first trimester (Weeks l-12) by studying several short stories from The Best American Short Stories of the Century, coupled with a study of the book How to Read Literature Like a Professor. In the second trimester (Weeks 13-24),students continue improving their rhetorical analysis skills by examining several challenging texts.In the final trimester (Weeks 25-36),students will use what they’ve been developing to write their own essays.What is encouraged in class?•Close-reading and discussion of very challenging literary texts•Targeted study of professional, published writing and in-class practice of academic writing skills•Feedback on writing, including one-on-one conferencing with the teacher and group workshops HomeworkThroughout the year, students draft and revise several long-term writing projects.Students will work on these projects mostly in class, but they’ll also be expected to complete some writing at home. At the end of the year, students will choose one of these projects to revise and polish. Besides, students will also complete short reading tasks at home that will be discussed in class.Teachers’feedbackSince students will complete most of their writing in class, there’ll be many chances for the teacher to provide face-to-face feedback immediately while students are working. At the end of each multi-week project, students will hand in their final drafts and receive detailed, formal written feedback from their teacher.ExamsStudents have to take an in-class exam at the end of each trimester. Exams will focus on the analysis and writing skills students are learning in class.1. When are the participants expected to start writing their own essays?A. In the 10th week.B. In the 13th week.C. In the 24th week.D. In the 25th week.2. Which of the following is encouraged in class?A. Consulting publishers.B. Reading aloud alone.C. Sharing different ideas.D. Recommending books.3. What is the advantage of finishing writing in class?A. The instant access to teachers’feedback.B. The chance to avoid taking extra exams.C. The possibility of drawing more attention.D. The quick way to get the essays published.BWhile some feel that bookstores are fading away, one Chinese bookstore has found new life by marching into rural areas in China to bring colorful cultural life and higher incomes to local residents.By absorbing local rural characteristics, the village branches of the Librairie Avantgarde Bookstore (LAB) chain have transformed into important platforms to display local history, culture and folk traditions. Not just bookstores, they are foundations helping to relieve spiritual poverty （贫困） and centers for gathering and displaying rural culture.To better fit in the lives of local residents, earth village branch has its own characteristics, like the branch in Shaxi, southwest China’s Yunnan prov ince. Many of nearly 20,000 books in the store are associated with the history, geography and folk customs of Yunnan and the Bai people.“Turning in profits is not our only aim. Our bookstore has become a public gathering space for villagers. Not only young people, but many elderly residents come here. They do not buy books, but pass the time by reading or chatting with each other in our store.”Liu Xia, the bookstore owner explained.She added that this is a cultural atmosphere that bookstores offer the area. Some residents have grown accustomed to turning to the books of the store to find answers to the troubles they face, such as operating a business or controlling tourists from urban areas. The biggest benefit of opening bookstores in villages is that it helps provide a healthy environment for children’sgrowth. “My kids often come to the store. They love reading books here. They gain knowledge and curiosity about outside world.”one villager said.The arrival of the bookstore means a lot to the village when young residents have been leaving for urban areas in recent years. During the 2020 May Day and National Day holidays, the daily numberof tourists traveling to the village reached 5, 000, a record high. Visitors were attracted by the bookstore. Surrounding it, several restaurants and hotels have opened.4. Which of the following best describes village branches of the LAB?A. They are disappearing gradually.B. They feature local rural cultures.C. They could make much higher profits.D. They have set up poverty-relief foundations.5. What do we know about the branch in Shaxi?A. It specializes in history-related books.B. It creates a public gathering space for business.C. It shares the same features with other branches.D. It helps villagers know more about the Bai people.6. What’s the greatest influence of village bookshops on the local areas?A. Attracting more people to pay a visit.B. Offering kids a healthy atmosphere.C. Helping residents to acquire knowledge.D. Encouraging the young to go to big cities.7. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. LAB：A Bookstore on the RiseB. Local Culture Welcomed by TouristsC. Village Bookshops Promote Rural LifeD. Great Ambitions of Village Bookstores9. What may we learn from the text?A. 3.9 miles may produce 3.5 pounds of CO2.B. Digital technologies account for 4% of electricity use.C. Online video use makes up 80% of all internet traffic.D. 60% of the world’s population watch videos online.10. Why are the five countries mentioned in paragraph 4?A. To praise their energy-efficient practice.B. To prove the poverty of the five countries.C. To stress the popularity of the song “Despacito”.D. To show the high energy use of downloads and streams.11. How can people help to save energy when streaming?A. Use high-definition videos.B. Turn off video autoplay.C. Stream over mobile networks.D. Watch movies on bigger screens.DWhen it comes to work, workers, and jobs, much of the concern of the modern age boils down to the fear that we’re witnessing the final stage of the game, and that there will be nowhere for humans to withdraw as machines take over the last few tasks. The most recent example comes from the use of artificial intelli gence (AI).Is there no area of human experience that can’t be replaced by AI? And if not, what is left for humans to do except the tasks involved in taking care of the machines?At the heart of this concern is our desire for good jobs— jobs that make the most of workers’ natural abilities and where the work provides the worker with motivation and work-life balance, More importantly, good jobs support workers in learning by doing, and deliver benefits on three levels：to the worker, whogains in personal development and job satisfaction; to tho organization, which reforms as staff find new problems to solve and opportunities to pursue; and to the community as a whole, which harvests the economic benefits of hosting positive organizations and workers. This is what makes good jobs productive for the organization, as well as engaging and fulfilling for the worker.Does the ongoing advance of AI threaten to get rid of all the leaning, creativity, and meaning that make a job a good job? Certainly, some have blamed technology for just such an outcome. Headlines today often express concern over technological innovation resulting in bad jobs for humans, or even the completedisappearance of certain professions：Some fear that further technology advancement in the workplace will result in jobs where employees are being asked to work in split times or for longer periods over more days.The problem here isn’t the technology; rather, it’s the w ay the technology is used—and, more than that, the way people think about using it.12. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to take care of the AI machines.B. The relations between workers and jobs.C. The human’s fears in the age of AI.D. Human experiences were replaced by AI.13. What jobs are supposed to be good according to the passage?A. Those thatmainly have the economic benefits.B. The ones that offer chances to progress professionally.C. Those that make fulluse of workers’motivation. D The ones that don’t bring new problems to workers.14. How do news media respond to the development of AI?A. Negative.B. Supportive.C. Optimistic.D. Unknown.15. What will the author probably talk about next?A. The future jobs humans will do.B. The application of AI in the future.C. The ways that humans do jobs.D. The proper attitude towards AI.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。

深圳市2024-2025学年第一学期期中质量检测高二英语本试卷共8页，67小题，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。

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考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

一、单词填空（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）根据语境表达需要，将所给单词的正确形式填入句子中。

1. Mike exchanged a glance with his classmate during the math exam, which ________ (spot) by the teacher.2. We can easily come to a ________ (conclude) that the sharp decrease of wildlife species results from population growth.3. All too often writers of great works have had to face criticism along with ________ (reject).4. As a tour guide, I find it so ________ (embarrass) to see some tourists behaving badly while travelling.5. This hospital ________ (attach) to the medical college nearby was destroyed in the flood.6. This incident has ________ (sharp) public awareness of the economic crisis.7. The success of any company relies heavily on ________ (innovative), dedication, and effective leadership.8. Before handing in the ________ (compose) last week, she revised it again and again.9. I was frightened to death when I caught sight of a snake in the ________ (distant).10. His supporters fell away as his popularity ________ (decline).二、单项选择（共10小题，每题1.5分，满分15分）从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

深圳高级中学（集团）2023－2024学年高二上学期期中英语试题第一部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AThe Young Scholars ProgramThe University of Maryland’s Young Scholars Program is a perfect summer camp for academically talented teenagers who want to earn college credits,pursue academic interests or discover college life at the University of Maryland.The program is challenging and meaningful.Students have the opportunity to show that they can be successful in a university environment.The ActivitiesDuring three weeks of exploration,teens preview the university experience,study with students who share similar interests and communicate with the best teachers of the University of Maryland in a dynamic and challenging classroom environment.Students can have trips to nearby Washington, D.C.and enjoy movie nights and activities at the student union.Workshops and seminars featuring speakers in academic fields further enrich the learning experience.The CoursesThe Young Scholars Program offers college courses that are at the cutting edge of theory, thought and technology.Classes generally meet every day from Monday to Friday.The program is a great introduction to the University of Maryland.Participants can benefit from the University of Maryland’s vast resources,including libraries,computers and instructional labs.The RewardsUpon program completion,teens will go home with better preparations for the college experience—both academically and socially.In addition,students earn three college credits that post to the University of Maryland transcript(成绩单).The ApplicationThe application process includes submission of the application,high school transcript and a letter of recommendation.Ages:14-18Mailing address:The University of Maryland College ParkFor more information,call301**.1.Which is NOT true about the program according to paragraph1?A.It is intended for college students.B.It can offer college credits for teens.C.It’s worth participating.D.It can let teens experience college life in advance.2.What can teens do during three weeks of the program?A.They can learn from the best students of the University of MarylandB.They can join the student union of the University of Maryland.C.They can attend a meeting for academic discussion.D.They can attend classes every day.3.If you want to apply for the program,you need______.A.preview the university environment ahead of timeB.take a part time job in the university’s libraryC.submit high school transcriptD.call301**to contact the university first.BA British woman,Dr.Mantri,growing up in India started to notice his son,Dhruv,was struggling with simple arithmetic when he was in fifth-grade.After noticing this,she startedemploying an abacus（算盘）to help her son visually comprehend mathematics.“I would ask him something like35minus13and he couldn’t do it.”said Dhruv’s mom Dr.Mantri.“I decided to change the way he looked at numbers,”she said.“An abacus is a tried and tested method,and the Egyptians used them for building the pyramid.”In just six days he started to show progress with the abacus and would go on to become a whizz kid with numbers, with even his classmates’parents reaching out for help.She never thought she would teach her son using an abacus,which she used as a child in India and it was always helpful.Within six days she started to notice a difference and see results. So dramatic was the turn around that school staff asked him to perform with the abacus at an assembly,where some parents even came to ask for advice on using it for their kids.IT specialist Dr.Mantri said the humble abacus can be used for calculations into the trillions and kids enjoy learning on it because it’s like a game.“It becomes a playing tool for younger children,for it feels like a game.I think the success comes because children can touch and feel an abacus and visualize them.”She added.By the age of12,Dhruv was giving online cyber security seminars and is now pursuing a career in data science and analytics.Dhruv has now landed an apprenticeship（实习）at an international firm.During the four-year apprenticeship,he will spend one day a week studying Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Glasgow Caledonian University.“He is so confident now and I am so proud,”she said,with Dhruv adding“I don’t think my teachers would have guessed thatI would be following a career in data science at that time.”4.Why did Dhruv have difficulty in learning mathematics?A.He was faced with language barrier.B.He didn’t find a proper way.C.He suffered from eyesight problems.D.He lacked academic support from the family.5.What does the underlined word“whizz”in paragraph2mean?A.Careful.B.Diligent.C.Outstanding.D.Struggling.6.Why do kids like learning on abacus according to the text?A.They find it appealing.B.They can calculate faster.C.They enjoy playing games.D.They are eager for success.7.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.Dhruv was addicted to the Internet at12.B.Dhruv is teaching data science and analytics now.C.Dhruv is a full-time student at Glasgow Caledonian University,D.Dhruv’s career choice was beyond his teacher’s expectation.CIn May2012,Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary and the McCann Advertising Agency gathered a group of language experts to name a phenomenon common in the age of the smartphone.They called the phenomenon“phubbing”,and defined it as“the act of snubbing(无视)someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention.”It’s not the usual way words begin to exist.A month later,the first example of phubbing in a major newspaper appeared in a letter to the editor of The Age,published in Melbourne.Since then,the word has appeared in various media the world over.Phubbing has yet to be fully adopted in the U.S.,but we have collected some evidence of it in use.On29September2015,James A.Roberts wrote in the Huffinington Post,“In the present case, phubbing is a combination of the words phone and snubbing.To be phubbed is to be snubbed bysomeone using their cell phone while in your company.The‘phubb’could be an interruption of your conversation with someone when he or she uses their cell phone or is distracted by it (steal glances when they think you’re not looking)instead of paying attention to you.Maybe worse,you’ve been phubbed if someone used their cell phone instead of communicating with you while staying close to you.Oh,the shame.”The meaning and various forms of the word have yet to settle out.Is it phubbing if you’re staring at your tablet instead of your phone?Is the singular noun(and the base form of the verb)spelled phubb,as in the example above,or phub,as in some other sources?These are the sorts of questions we’ll need answers to before we’re ready to consider phubbing and its relations for entry.In the meanwhile,you can of course use phubbing if you feel the need.It seems we all do these days.8.What does Paragraph1mainly talk about phubbing?A.Its usage.B.Its birth.C.Its influence.D.Its definition.9.What may phubbing probably lead to according to James A.Roberts?A.Obvious embarrassment in life.B.Heavy reliance on cellphones.plete ignorance by your friends.D.Permanent breakup of relationship.10.What can we learn from the last paragraph about the word phubb?A It arouses heated arguments. B.It proves to be settled.C.It’s not included in a dictionary.D.It’s not difficult to understand.11.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Where Phubbing Leads Us?B.Why Phubbing Ruins Our Life?C.What Makes Phubbing Commonly Seen?D.How Phone Snubbing Becomes Phubbing?DWhat makes people so special?Tool use,self-consciousness,language,and culture are high on the list,but in fact all of these characteristics can be found elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Humans and apes are close relatives,so it is perhaps not surprising that chimpanzees use tools or that gorillas have a sense of fair play,even rejecting carrots(which they normally accept) when they see their neighbors getting grapes.But the qualities that we often think of as uniquely human exist not just on land,but in the ocean as well.Among the invertebrates(无脊椎动物),octopuses(八爪鱼)are known for their intelligence, even exhibiting evidence of playfulness,tool use,and personality.But these skilled predators live alone and consequently lack culture.Dolphins,on the other hand,are large-brained, long-living,social-group-based predators,and it is here that we find the greatest similarity to human-like culture and awareness.Culture depends on the ability of animals to pass on things they have learned to others. Many animals have culture in this sense,but what sets dolphins apart is what they pass on.Some bottlenose dolphins hold sponges in their mouths that they use as tools to sweep for fish hiding on the ocean floor.This ability is handed down through generations(especially in females), with some families—grandmother,mother,and daughter—all feeding in this highly specialized way.Another characteristic that dolphins share with humans is their ability to recognize themselves in a mirror.When facing a mirror,most animals behave as though they are interacting with another individual.Even in humans,the ability to recognize that the image in a mirror is oneself does not occur before the age of18months.Dolphins not only recognize themselves, but if a black mark is put on the body of a dolphin,it will spend extra time at the mirror tolook at the mark.12.The example of gorillas rejecting carrots shows they_____.A.are not easy to foolB.prefer fruit to vegetablesC.have a special taste for foodD.have an awareness of equality13.What do octopuses lack compared with dolphins?A.Social interaction.B.Intelligence.C.Tool using ability.D.Fun-loving spirits.14.What makes dolphin culture special?A.They tend to hunt in groups.B.Their hunting skills are passed down.C.Their learning environment is favourable.D.Their families are typically female-controlled.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Dolphins enjoy looking at their own reflection in the mirror.B.Dolphins are as intelligent as a typical18-month-old human baby.C.Dolphins are generally regarded as the most advanced non-human species.D.Dolphins’ability to recognize their own reflection is a higher-order mental skill.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。

广东省深圳市高级中学2022高二英语上学期期中试题（含解析）本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，第Ⅰ卷一、二、三大题共90分；第Ⅱ卷四、五、六、七大题共60分；全卷满分150分。

考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答题前，考生将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目涂写在答题卡上。

2. 答第Ⅰ卷时，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，再涂其它答案，不能答在试题卷上。

3. 答第Ⅱ卷时，使用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡指定区域书写，要求字体工整，笔迹清晰。

4. 考试结束，监考人员将答题卡按座位号、页码顺序收回。

第I卷（共90分）一、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。

APodcasts (播客)The B S. ReportDesigned for the sports fan with a sense of humor, the B.S. Report is hosted by the sportswriter Bill Simmons. Simmons show is in very loose and free form and it’s not uncommon for him to go almost a whole show without even mentioning sports.Wait, Wait…… Don’ t Tell MeOne of the most popular Programs on National Public Ra dio, Wait. Wait Don’t Tell Me is now available as a podcast. The show is a news program in the form of a game show. Each week a group of humorists and writers join host Peter Sagal in Chicago, where they are quizzed on the weeks most important and funny news stories. Listeners also get to call in to play different news-related games for a prizeThe MothThe Moth is a weekly podcast run by a nonprofit art organization. The show is made up of recordings of “true stories told before a live audience without notes”. Each week. the group releases short 10-20 minute tales told by people from all walks of life. Past Presenters have included writers, comedians, scientists, and even New York City police officers.Film spottingFilm spotting is a weekly podcast and is a must-listen for any movie fan. The show is focused on movie reviews, but hosts Adam Kempenaar and Matty Robinson do more than just tell their listeners which new movie is worth seeing. They also discuss and examine the film as an art form. The how doesn’t just focus on current movies, either, as the hosts frequently discuss old films as part of theme marathons.1. If you are a police officer. you can take part in ________.A. TheB.S.Report B. Wait, WaitDon’t Tell MeC. The MothD. Film spotting2. What do The Moth and Film spotting have in common?A. They are weekly programsB. They are open to everyoneC. Their hosts tell stories to the listeners.D. They are nonprofit arts organizations3. Which of the following is TRUE?A. You can play games in TheB. S. Report.B. People can tell stories in The MothC. Adam Kempenaar just tells their listeners old movies.D. The Moth is available only in New York【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B【解析】【分析】本文是一篇广告布告类短文阅读。

广东省深圳市红山中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．Never ______ a more beautiful sunrise since the day I was born,A．had I seen B．I saw C．did I see D．have I seen 2．Mozart composed many famous operas during his final years, ______ were largely unfinished when he died.A．that B．when C．which D．for which3．I think it impossible for you ______ the task on time if you don’t consider ______ someone for help.A．to finish; to ask B．to finish; asking C．finishing; to ask D．finishing; asking 4．If you can’t afford ______ a book, I suggest ______ to the local library irregularly.A．to purchase; going B．purchasing; goingC．to purchase; to go D．purchasing; to go5．We are ______ of your support and any words truly cannot express our ______ to you.A．appreciative; appreciate B．appreciate; appreciationC．appreciative; appreciation D．appreciate; appreciative6．It’s only after going through many difficulties together ______ we can tell the true friend.A．who B．which C．when D．that7．He was always being ______ for being so awkward.A．told on B．told off C．told apart D．told against 8．They ______ to explore the jungle, ______ they will recognize the worth of the mysterious natural world.A．set out; where B．set about; which C．set out; which D．set about; where 9．______ day in and day out can sharpen your basketball skills, and it’s no use ______ it without perseverance.A．Practicing; to do B．To practice; to do C．Practicing; doing D．To practice;doing10．______ invited to her friend’s birthday party made her very frustrated, ______ puzzled her for a long time.A．Being not; the reason of it B．Not being; the reason of thatC．Being not; the reason of whose D．Not being; the reason of which 11．He is ______ in painting so much and his dream is ______ an extraordinary artist.A．interested; to become B．interesting; to becomeC．interested; becoming D．interesting; becoming12．Y u Hua, a major new talent, ______ the literary scene in the 1980s.A．burst into B．burst out C．burst with D．burst onto 13．Wealth does not always ______ happiness; therefore, we should pursue some inner satisfaction.A．conclude B．persevere C．deserve D．guarantee 14．All the exhibits are so vivid that all the dinosaurs seem to have ______.A．gone wild B．come to life C．been under threat D．done the trick 15．The linguist and his achievements that you told me about ______ by us all.A．admiring B．being admired C．are admired D．admired 16．After years of hard work, his efforts finally ______.A．paid for B．were paid for C．paid off D．were paid off 17．In the library I found him ______ in the corner, with his whole attention ______ on a novel.A．sitting; fixing B．sat; fixed C．seated; fixing D．seated; fixed 18．I can remember our orientation day as if it ______ yesterday.A．is B．was C．were D．had beenA．to improving B．improve C．improving D．to improveA．Which B．What C．As D．It二、阅读理解Lynda La Plante is the writer of Prime Suspect and the best-selling author of more than 40 books. Her new novel Hidden Killers is out now. She is talking about three books that deeply affected her.Wuthering HeightsBy Emily BronteOne night as a child, I walked quietly into the bathroom when I heard a voice calling, “Let me in; let me in!” along with a terrible knock on a window coming from my grandma’s room. Quite afraid, I cried, “Help me! Where’s the ghost?” Grandma looked up and said, “Don’t be silly; I’m listening to a story on the radio called Wuthering Heights.” I joined my grandma and realized then how you could take a story from a book and change it to a different medium(媒介).The Water-BabiesBy Charles KingsleyThis classic Victorian story caught my imagination as a child. It made me consider the unfairness of life — why is one child sleeping in comfort and another forced to climb through a chimney(烟囱)? I especially loved all the questions Tom asks on his adventures, many of which are about social unfairness. All my life I’ve asked questions too.The Faerie QueeneBy Edmund SpenserI used to have problems reading — I was told I had “word blindness”. My mother gave me a copy of Spenser’s poem and said, “If you can learn some of this then you’ll be able to read anything.” I rose to the challenge. I learned it off by heart and was so proud of myself for keeping something that difficult in mind. Then I learned that I could learn words just as well as anyone.21．How did Lynda first know about the story of Wuthering Heights?A．By reading a book borrowed from her grandma.B．By listening to her grandma’s story.C．By reading a ghost story.D．By listening to it on the radio.22．Which book made Lynda form the habit of asking questions?A．Hidden Killers.B．The Water-Babies.C．Wuthering Heights.D．The Faerie Queene.23．What change did Lynda show after reading The Faerie Queene?A．She found pleasure in writing poems.B．She began to believe in herself.C．She fell in love with poems.D．She became word-smart.Lin Wanqi, a 26-year-old resident of Shanghai, was among the earliest to try Luckin Coffee’s new Moutai-flavored latte. Eager to sample this “young people’s first sip of Moutai”, she was curious about how her beloved coffee tastes with Chinese liquor in it. “The aroma of the alcohol is very strong and is well blended with the milk,” Lin shared.The coffee drink, packaged with an iconic Moutai-themed label and containing less than 0.5 percent (alcohol by volume) of 53 degrees Moutai, is priced at 38 yuan, although consumers can get it for 19 yuan using coupons. In recent years, Moutai has embarked on various creative campaigns to appeal to younger customers, introducing products like Moutai ice cream, scented sachets, and canvas bags. “This creative partnership lets Moutai make its brand younger,” Li Honghui, a marketing director for drinks. Li also pointed out that such creative collaborations (合作) can bring benefits to both brands. “Through partnerships, brands can share resources, expand the market, and bring more diversified and innovative products to consumers,” Li said.However, flawed partnerships may lead to negative consequences. Take the collaboration between Chinese coffee chain Manner and French luxury brand Louis Vuitton(LV), for example.Consumers could get a free LV canvas bag by buying at least two books in the coffee shop. The two books would cost at least 580 yuan. The campaign was sharply criticized for the high barrier of entry to receive the gift and many people doubted whether it was worth the price. “It’s important to maintain the high quality of the products in these partnerships rather than merely generate hype(炒作),” Li said.24．What did Lin Wanqi think of the new Moutai-flavored latte?A．Bitter.B．Smooth.C．Creamy.D．Aromatic. 25．Why is Moutai in association with Luckin Coffee?A．To get coupons.B．To attract other consumers.C．To share resources D．To maintain the high quality. 26．What does Li Honghui say about the partnership between Kweichow Moutai and Luckin Coffee?A．It is a win-win.B．It is creative-yet-risky.C．It still needs more promotion.D．It sets a good example for the market. 27．Which is the shortcoming of Manner Coffee and Louis Vuitton partnerships ?A．The gifts were of low quality.B．They come from different countries.C．The promotional method was improper.D．Their employees sold the gifts privately.To create is human. For the past 300,000 years, we’ve been unique in our ability to make art, cuisine, and societies to imagine and create something new where there was nothing before. Now we have company. While you’re reading this sentence, generative artificial intelligence programs are responding to emails, preparing tax returns, and providing health advice.Artificial intelligence has already had a wide impact on our lives. AIs have been used to price medicine and houses, assemble (组装) cars, determine what ads we see on social media. But generative AI, which can create wholly novel content, is much newer.Supporters believe this is just the beginning, that generative AI will change the way we work and engage with the world, unlock creativity and scientific discoveries, and allow human beings to achieve previously unimaginable goals.This shift marks the most important technological breakthrough since social media. Generative AI tools have been adopted greedily in recent months by the public, thanks to programs like ChatGPT, which responds to virtually any question, and Dall-E, which allows you to produce any image you dream up. In January, ChatGPT reached 100 million monthly users.This craze caught off guard many tech companies and has stimulated an intense race in Silicon Valley. In weeks, Microsoft and Google have shifted their entire corporate strategies to seize control of what they believe profitable. Microsoft is investing $10 billion in Open AI, creator of ChatGPT and Dall-E, and announced plans to integrate generative AI into its Office software and search engine. Google declared a “code red” corporate emergency in response to the success of ChatGPT and rushed its own search-oriented chatbot to market.But this gold rush could also prove disastrous. In a winner-takes-all battle for power, these companies risk repeating past mistakes, such as prioritizing growth over safety. While there are many potentially good aspects of these new technologies, even tools designed for good can have unforeseen I and ruinous consequences. This is the story of how the gold rush began—and what history tells us about what could happen next.28．Which of the following is the particular function of generative AI?A．Price goods.B．Build vehicles.C．Decide ads on social media.D．Offer health suggestions.29．What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A．The functions of generative AI.B．The programs of generative AI.C．People’s interest in generative AI.D．Companies’ investment in generative AI. 30．What does Microsoft plan to do?A．Shift its focus to Office software.B．Invest in another generative AI start-up.C．Integrate its search engine into Office software.D．Combine generative AI with its existing products.31．Why does the author mention the gold rush in the last paragraph?A．To emphasise the importance of history.B．To advocate the use of new technologies.C．To put off the development of generative AI.D．To warn of the potential danger of generative AI.In the coming decade, space agencies and private space companies like SpaceX are planning to build a base on the Moon and Mars. While scientists are already building rockets for the journey, for long-term human settlements on them, astronauts will need fuel to carry out daily tasks. Many have suggested hydrogen (氢). But a group of scientists is working on turning CO2 in the atmosphere into jet fuel. As Mars is rich in CO2 and the lunar surface has a high concentration of CO2, it may be a feasible solution.For now the team of scientists at the University of Oxford is focusing on making jet fuel for the aviation (航空) industry. As the aviation industry releases over 900 million tons of CO2 every year, to battle climate change, it is necessary to turn the tide. So far aviation scientists have tried to use other energy resources like electricity to fly. But such flights are limited to short distances. For long-distance flights, there is no alternative yet.The concept of turning CO2 into jet fuel is not new. Previously, other similar methods had to rely on expensive catalysts (催化剂) like cobalt to speed up the chemical reaction. But what Oxford scientists suggest is adding a cheap iron-based catalyst and hydrogen to turn CO2 into liquid fuel. As the process would not require using fossil fuel, it will make theindustry carbon neutral (碳中和的).The scientists tested the new catalyst in a lab at 300°C and at 10 times the air pressure at sea level. The entire process took 20 hours and turned 38 percent of CO2 into new chemicals. About 48 percent of the chemicals were jet fuel hydrocarbon and the rest were other by-products that are used in the production of plastic.Professor Peter Edwards, a lead scientist in the project, said the new method could be improved in two to three years to produce jet fuel in large quantities. “This is a really exciting, potentially revolutionary advance. Our vision is that the world can see that CO2 collected can be used as an energy carrier to enable sustainable aviation.”32．Which word can best explain “feasible” underlined in paragraph 1?A．Unique.B．Practical.C．Time-tested.D．Quick. 33．What problem does the aviation industry face?A．It is suffering from a serious fuel shortage.B．The traditional jet fuel is much too expensive.C．Climate change partly disturbs long-distance flights.D．Its alternative energy resources are not powerful enough.34．What do we know about the Oxford scientists’ method of fuel-making?A．It is green and cost-saving.B．It is complex and time-consuming.C．It runs tests in natural environment.D．It starts with immediate chemical reaction.35．What’s the purpose of the author?A．To attract people to explore the space.B．To inform us of a breakthrough in fuel research.C．To warn us the dangers of climate change.D．To encourage us to work in the aviation industry.三、七选五How to write tip-top articlesArticles, like all pieces of writing, can be divided into three sections, a beginning, a middle and an end.The middle is the biggest part, and from the reader’s point of view it’s the most important — it is where the content lies. 36 It tends to be just a straightforward list of facts or events in time order.37 From the writer’s point of view, they need the most thought. Your opening paragraph has to grab the reader’s attention and pull them into piece that follows. It must be consistent with article as a whole and flow seamlessly (连贯流畅地) into it. Beginning give you a chance to shine as a writer. 38Endings are as important as introduction, and for the same reason. They are your last chance to impress readers and editors. 39 This can be done by summarizing what’s gone before or looking towards the future. It can work particularly well stylistically (文体上) if the end mirrors the beginning in some way.The best way to get good at intros and endings is to read a lot of them in a wide variety of magazines and newspapers. 40 Your version will be different because the subject matter will be different.All the above considered, you are bound to write excellent and impressive articles.A．It’s also the easiest bit to write.B．You will keep your writing fresh.C．Beginnings, by contrast, can be more difficult to do well.D．If you seize it, the editors may keep coming back to you with more work.E．That means writing a lot of good beginnings and ends that editors and readers appreciate.F．So you should conclude the piece with a flourish (华丽辞藻), or a satisfying sense of completion.G．Whenever you come across one that grabs your attention, copy the style in your own article.四、完形填空While waiting to pick up a friend at the airport in Portland. I had one of thoseFirst he 44 his bags and 45 his wife to give her a long hug I ever remember seeing. He stared into her eyes for several 46 , saying. “I love you so much!” They stared at each other’s eyes, smiling big smiles at one another, while holding both47 .I asked him how long they had been 48 and when he left. He 49 that they had been married for twelve years and he just left two days ago. I was 50 . By their greeting, I had thought he’d been gone for at least several weeks. I know my 51 gave me away.“I 52 my marriage is still that new after twelve years!” I 53 to myself. Hearing my words, he looked me straight in the eye, and with forcefulness that was burned right into my soul, he told me something that left me a 54 person. He told me. “Don’ hope friend, 55 !”41．A．landed B．slopped C．occurred D．ended 42．A．artists B．passengers C．assistants D．pilots 43．A．greet B．blame C．comfort D．motivate 44．A．put back B．put up C．put off D．put down 45．A．slapped B．waved C．tricked D．approached 46．A．seconds B．minutes C．hours D．days 47．A．bags B．hands C．manuals D．sculptures 48．A．engaged B．married C．involved D．dominated 49．A．commented B．admitted C．denied D．replied 50．A．astonished B．pleased C．annoyed D．frightened 51．A．impression B．anxiety C．expression D．personality 52．A．hope B．request C．associate D．prefer 53．A．thought B．whispered C．turned D．came 54．A．different B．generous C．cool D．stubborn 55．A．predict B．estimate C．decide D．assess五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

高级中学2012-2013学年第一学期期中测试高二英语本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分，全卷共计150分。

考试时间为120分钟。

第一卷（本卷共计95分）I语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。

My husband and I are happy to have landed together in a new country just a month ago. We were sort of afraid about what will 1 in the future. When we landed at the airport, a tall man with smiling eyes 2 us.The days and months were somehow made 3 for us by this kind man. He 4 us in going to the bank, and in telling us where to buy almost everything. He told us he is our big 5 .Twice, we watched match in a coffee shop. During the first get-together, we saw how his eyes beamed in happiness. He told us that we’re 6 — my husband and I are together in this 7 land. He said he has been 8 for eight years now because he 9 sees his family who are in his home country.During the second get-together, he told us that we are his family. He said that he 10 us and that he will miss us because he has decided to go back to his home country. That night, he uttered these words which created a great effect on my life: “ You 11 my life…”As my husband and I went home that night, we almost could not 12 what we heard. Deep in our 13 , we were touched by our friend’s words. We texted him upon reaching home, 14 him for being so nice to us in the new land. We told him as well that we feel safe in going out when we are with him. Then he 15 , “ You are my family here.”1. A. become B. happen C. come D. appear2 . A. found B. treated C. accepted D. greeted3. A. easy B. true C. empty D. dull4. A. supported B. encouraged C. accompanied D.interested5. A. brother B. friend C. servant D. boss6. A. worried B. alone C. gifted D. lucky7. A. rich B. common C. foreign D. broad8. A. powerful B. lonely C. friendly D.patient9. A. frequently B. rarely C. merely D.occasionally10. A. loves B. remembers C. respects D.trusts11. A. formed B. changed C. damaged D.continued12. A. understand B. memorize C. believe D.describe13. A. thoughts B. minds C. dreams D.hearts14. A. helping B. wishing C. thanking D.refusing15. A. replied B. insisted C. agreed D.understood第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，填入适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。