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2022-2023学年湖南省名校联考联合体高二下学期期末考试英语试题Air travel can involve dreadful moments from waiting in the long security delays to cancellations. Fortunately, the lovely airport buildings, which carefully balance beauty, design and function, make the next flight delay a bit more pleasant.Singapore Changi AirportCommonly referred to as a destination in itself, it’s no surprise that 65 million people pass through Singapore Changi Airport annually. With the recent addition of its stunning Jewel Complex, passengers are impressed by the world’s largest i ndoor waterfall.Marrakech Menara AirportMarrakech Menara Airport serves over 5 million passengers yearly, a sign of the city’s increasing popularity and accessibility to Africa. The visually striking and solar-powered airport combines the contemporary architecture of the 21st century with the Moroccan traditional culture perfectly. Covered with white panels, the structure sheds tons of light on the airport, with brightness varying according to the time of the day.Istanbul AirportThis brand-new airport, described as the largest airport in the world, is able to handle a jaw-dropping 200 million passengers annually. The massive airport has high round ceilings with skylights throughout, producing natural daylight, a welcome feature for those at check-in, security or passport control or for shoppers at one of more than 200 stores and restaurants.Denver International AirportDenver International Airport serves more than 64. 5 million passengers each year. Built in 1995, its fiberglass roof is shaped to resemble the Rocky Mountains and allows the interior space to be flooded with natural light. A variety of sculptures, murals and installations support a permanent art collection throughout the airport.1. Which airport serves the most passengers on a yearly basis?A．Singapore Changi Airport.B．Istanbul Airport.C．Marrakech Menara Airport.D．Denver International Airport.2. What is special about Marrakech Menara Airport?A．It’s well lighted by natural light.B．It’s the smallest airport in the world.C．It mixes traditional and modern elements.D．It mainly serves passengers on business trips to Africa.3. What can passengers see in Denver International Airport?A．An art exhibition. B．The Moroccan style.C．An indoor waterfall. D．The Rocky Mountains.The apples that hang from trees in Tom Brown’s orchard(果园)are likely not found in the produce section of your local grocery store. They have names like Balsam Sweet, Candy Stripe, and Night Dropper, and are among the 1, 200 varieties that Brown has regained from six southern states. Most haven’t been sold commercially for a century or more;some were transplanted from the last known trees of their kind.One such apple is the Junaluska, which originated with the Cherokee Indians more than two centuries ago. It was popular in the South before disappearing from commercial production by 1900. Brown discovered the Junaluska in 2001 while searching for other apple varieties in a long-forgotten orchard, where he examined two ancient apple trees with Junaluskas. He took a cutting from the tree for his orchard and set about reintroducing the apple to the world.Before Brown discovered lost apples, he was a chemical engineer who enjoyed visiting farmers markets. It was in 1999 that he became fascinated by heritage apples with unfamiliar names such as Kane, Lawver. Brown went in search of them. One dead end led to another until he reached out to local newspapers for help. The articles they ran brought about suggestions from readers, and soon Brown was tasting Yellow Potts, Moseys and many more varieties once assumed lost.In 1905 there were more than 7,000 apple varieties in the United States. Then things changed. People migrated to urban areas and grew less of their own food, while large agribusinesses preferred selling fewer varieties, ones that were familiar and shipped easily. Brown is on mission to bring back as many of the extinct or nearly extinct varieties as possible. Most of the clues about the location of these old trees come from people in their 70s, 80s, and 90s, many of whom he meets at festivals where he exhibits heritage apples.“These were foods people had once cared about deeply, which had been central to their lives,” he says. “It felt wrong to just let them die and be lost forever.”4. What can we le arn about Tom Brown’s apples?A．They are juicy and sweet.B．They are rare and valuable.C．They are named by Tom Brown.D．They are sold in local grocery stores.5. How did Tom Brown find the Junaluska?A．He found it by accident.B．He met it in a commercial market.C．He was informed by Indians.D．He found it with the help of farmers.6. What may cause fewer apple varieties in the USA according to the text?A．Lack of labour and guidance.B．A sudden change in the weather.C．People’s migration to the countryside.D．Agribusinesses’ favor and choice.7. Which can be the best title for the text?A．The lost apples B．Tom Brown’s choiceC．An apple hunter D．American apple varietiesA man recently connected with me on LinkedIn and sent me this note: “Let me know if you ever need a writer. ”I guess he’s a writer? I don’t know. But I do know this phrase “Let me know if you ever need a…” shows up a lot, in my inbox and surely yours, too.I’ve come to think of it as the eight most deadly words in selling oneself because that phrase is the death of opportunity.Let’s consider the approach. These people are being standoffish. Rather than selling themselves, they’re shifting the burden onto someone else to make the sale. If I need a writer, I should reach out to them. If I need a story, I should ask them for an interview. If I need a customer service solution, I should ask them for details. “Let me know if you ever need a…” sounds like an invitation, but it’s really a shrug.Imagine the situation where I’d assign a story to the writer who used the nine words, “Let me know if you ever need a writer. ”Just anyone who can string words together. I would have needed to be in a panic, so desperate for someone to contribute to our magazine that I’d stopped thinking about great writers or good writers, or even serviceable writers and simply settled for: a writer. This isn’t a situation that exists. The world is full of good options! We are not living in times of shortage. If we need a job done, there are plenty of qualified people to do it. Our question is: Who’s the best?If you want to create opportunity for yourself, answer that question convincingly. The first thing to do is show someone you are the opportunity. Hiring you can help them. We also need to stop hiding behind ourselves. Get out in front! Sell yourself and your amazing abilities. Understand someone’s problem, and explain exactly why you are the solution. Avoid saying “Let me know if you ever need a…”. Instead, start with: “Let me explain how I can help you.”8. What do we know from the author’s experience?A．We’d better start our own careers as early as possible.B．The author prefers to hire his employees on LinkedIn.C．The phrase “Let me know if you ever need a…” is useful.D．Many people use the wrong opening sentence to sell themselves.9. What does the underlined word “standoffish” mean in Paragraph 2?A．Frank and open. B．Unfriendly and proud.C．Unsure and sensitive. D．Concerned and confident.10. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A．The author is in desperate need of a writer’s help.B．There are very few great writers available nowadays.C．Anyone who can string words together is a good writer.D．The author isn’t intereste d in the writer using the nine words.11. What is the text mainly about?A．Ways of selling oneself. B．Tips for job interviews.C．Preparations for landing a job. D．Requirements for common jobs.If a pancake could dream, it might long for legs so it could jump off your breakfast plate in pursuit of a better, unchewed life. But legs aren’t necessary for something as flat as a pancake to jump around. A group of scientists have designed a pancake-shaped robot that can jump several times per second and higher than seven times its body height. The new robot named Hop, which swiftly jumps without feet, is an important contribution to the soft robotics.Many ground robots move by rolling or walking. But it’s more efficient for robots to jump over obstacles than to go around them. Although jumping can offer some robots a competitive edge, engineering that ability has been a challenge for robotics researchers. Some soft robots that store energy can perform a single impressive jump very infrequently. Some lightweight soft robots that don’t store energy can jump frequently but can’t jump high or far enough to successfully cross an obstacle.For inspiration, the researchers looked to gall midge larvae(瘿蚊幼虫)that miraculously throw themselves across distances 30 times as long as their loglike bodies. A gall midge larva bends its body and squeezes the liquid in its body to one end, making it rigid. The accumulation of liquid builds up pressure, and releasing the pressure sends it soaring. The robot’s body doesn’t resemble that of a gall midge larva, but it jumps like one. Its body is made of two small plastic bags printed with electrodes(电极);the front bag is filled with liquid and the back one is filled with the same volume of air. The robot uses electricity to drive the flow of liquid, which causes the body to bend and generate force with the ground, resulting in a jump. And the air bag imitates the function of an animal’s tail, helping the robot maintain a stable position.While the robot is currently restricted to Earth, it might be right at home exploring another planet. If this is true, the researchers’ robot might jump over dusty rocks and large holes on the m oon or Mars, going where no pancake has gone before.12. What does the author want to show by mentioning a pancake?A．A pancake’s dream to have legs is unrealistic.B．A robot is capable of serving a good pancake.C．A pancake-shaped robot can jump without legs.D．Research on pancakes advances our understanding of robots.13. What difficultly do robotics researchers have in developing Hop according to Paragraph 2?A．Hop’s avoiding an obstacle.B．Hop’s moving around by rolling.C．Hop’s performing one rem arkable jump.D．Hop’s jumping high and far continuously.14. What inspiration do the researchers draw from gall midge larvae?A．They are shaped like logs.B．They have tails to change positions.C．They bend their bodies and increase force.D．They are filled with liquid and have rigid bodies.15. What is the author’s attitude to the future of the new robot?A．Intolerant. B．Positive. C．Doubtful. D．Unclear.Gear guide—buying a backpackA quick glance through my outdoor trade directory reveals 49 companies that sell or make backpacks. If they all produce ten backpacks then we have a frightening number for the humble beginner to choose from. 16The first and most vital consideration is your anticipated load. If you have short summer evening walks then a small backpack would be fine, but if your walks are day-long and year-round then your pack will need to be bigger. Mine typically contains packed lunch, waterproofs, clothing I’ve taken off during the day, a first aid kit and an emergency shelter. Sometimes in winter I add a sleeping bag and a torch. 17 My current backpack is a Crag-hopper AD30(30 litres)which is just big enough. Admittedly I do often lead walking parties in remote places so perhaps my added responsibilities cause me to carry more. Compare my list with yours to see if you need as much carrying space.18 Choose a light pack, but make sure it can take the weight of what you are carrying and it can support the load comfortably on your back. Today you can get quite technically advanced backpacks: advanced fabrics, a variety of side pockets, internal frames, adjustable belts, and clever systems to keep your back cool.You also need to look inside. It may seem obvious, but you should choose a backpack that allows you easy access. 19 It’s also important to choose a backpack that fits the length of your back. Beingsix feet I need a long, thin one rather than a short, wider one. If I use the latter, I’ ll have a hip belt round my stomach!20 Obviously you can’t see it when it’s on your back, but why buy something that won’t look good on you? After all, there’s no shortage of colors or designs to choose from.I’m standing on Rio’s beach, one of the most famous ______ of sand. In this lively, multicultural country, the beach is not just a place;it’s a state of mind—a way of thinking and living.Every Brazilian has his or her own ideas of the perfect beach, ______ to tell you where to find it.I’m happy to take their advice but my ultimate goal is to find my own dream beach. First, I go to Prainha’s be ach ______ by a row of perfect palm trees, moving softly in the ocean breeze. Its beauty is magnificent-its perfect graceful lines are like something in a ______ But for me, it’s somewhat too perfect. I am searching for something a bit ______.I continue my search heading north to a legendary beach: Jeri. As an international destination, it attracts visitors from Tokyo to Toronto. Luckily, Jeri hasn’t been ______ by tourists mostly because of its isolated(偏远的)location—at least five hours from any airport. I take a beach buggy(沙地车), driving for three hours. The boats lie on their sides while nets ______ to dry on lines between fishermen’s houses. Peaceful and beautiful! How can it possibly get any better? I ______.My final stop is the islands of Fernando, ______ a few hundred kilometers out in the Atlantic. They once were used as a prison and later by the army. Today, they are a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site, ______ with birds and sea life. The beach there is a perfect ______of sand, sea, and sky. The water is pale blue and warm, alive with colorful fish, ______, and other marine life; the sand is the color of ______. In the rocks and strong winds that ______ come in from the Atlantic, there is the wilderness I was seeking. Finally, I’ve found the beach of my dreams. I ______ my toes in the sand deeply and imagine I can hold on to this place forever.21.A．stretches B．piles C．beds D．castles22.A．unwilling B．ambitious C．eager D．shy23.A．measured B．mixed C．wrapped D．lined24.A．postcard B．ship C．mirror D．shell25.A．tender B．wild C．appealing D．familiar26.A．visited B．discovered C．damaged D．accepted27.A．turn up B．fall off C．break down D．hang out28.A．stop B．worry C．complain D．wonder29.A．wandering B．lying C．disappearing D．floating30.A．rich B．dangerous C．meaningful D．bored31.A．relation B．balance C．exchange D．field32.A．monkeys B．turtles C．sharks D．Pearls33.A．sky B．water C．honey D．diamond34.A．eventually B．surprisingly C．occasionally D．curiously35.A．dig B．warm C．Trap D．Hurt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。

湘西州局部高中2021年1月期末联考试卷高二英语PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)SECTION A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you’ll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully and then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.You will hear each conversation TWICE。

Conversation 11. When did the woman talk with Mike on the phone?A. The day before yesterday.B. Last night.C. This morning.2. When does the man think that Mike will go back to work?A. Nearly 10 days later.B. Another 3 days later.C. Another 3 weeks later. Conversation 23. Why does the man make the phone call?A. To book some tickets for the show.B. To get some information about the garden.C. To know when the box office is open.4. How much will one pay for two tickets now?A. 26 dollars.B. 30 dollars.C. 60 dollars.Conversation 35. When should one arrive if the dinner time is 7 pm according to the woman?A. At 6:20 pm.B. At 6:50 pmC. At 7:40 pm6. What should be done during the dinner?A. Praising the host or hostess for the meal.B. Expressing thanks to the host or hostess for the dinner.C. Talking to the host or hostess as much as possible.Conversation 47. Why does the woman want to make some money?A. To take a trip to the north.B. To buy a new car.C. To open a dog hospital.8. What is the man’s first suggestion?A. Delivering letters.B. Walking dogs.C. Carrying papers.9. What does the man tell the woman about the job of walking dogs?A. It needs a dog.B. It can bring her more money.C. It’s good for her health. Conversation 510. What does the man do probably?A. A singer.B. A musician.C. A student.11. Why is the man not sure of joining the group?A. He doesn’t think the group is good enough.B. He doesn’t have time to practice.C. He isn’t interested in joining it.12. What can we know about the woman?A. She is in charge of the group.B. She has never played the guitar.C. She has made a lot of friends.Conversation 613. Where did the woman speaker talk to Sherry Palmer?A. In her house.B. In Sherry Palmer’s house.C. In her office.14. What did Sherry Palmer do when she saw Allen?A. She returned his mobile phone.B. She wanted to catch him.C. She shouted at him.15. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Allen was actually innocentB. Allen died of heart trouble.C. The man speaker will arrest Sherry Palmer.SECTION B (7.5 marks)Directions: In this section, you’ll hear mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information you’ve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS.You’ll hear the mini-talk TWICE.My bicyclePART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)SECTION A (15 marks)Directions：Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose one answer that best completes the sentence．21. Whenever he meets difficulties, he always takes a positive _________ towards them.A. mindB. attitudeC. opinionD. state22. My uncle has given up _________. He looks very healthy now.A. smokeB. smokedC. to smokeD. smoking23. _____ the Internet is of great help, I don’t think it’s a good idea to spend too much time on it.A. IfB. WhileC. BecauseD. As24. She let the children ______ to play instead of staying at home all the time.A. going outB. went outC. to go outD. go out25. Who says cats and dogs can’t well? My dog acts as the eyes of my blindcat.A. go onB. get throughC. go overD. get along26. ---- Oh, he seems .---- After attending such an concert, it would be strange if he were calm.A. exciting; excitingB. excited; excitedC. excited; excitingD. exciting; excited27. You your turn so you’ll have to wait.A. will missB. have missedC. are missingD. had missed28. If he my advice, he wouldn’t have lost his job.A. followedB. should followC. had followedD. would follow29. Jenny nearly missed the flight doing too much shopping.A. as a result ofB. on top of C in front of D in need of30. The building which _____ now will be our science laboratory.A. is being builtB. will be builtC. is builtD. has been built31. My favorite film star is Jack Cheng, performances always make peoplelaugh.A. whoseB. asC. whichD. why32. ______ is reported that many young people go to big cities to earn money.A. ThisB. ThatC. ItD. As33. All the students suggested that they __________ two weeks to prepare for the exam.A. giveB. should giveC. be givenD. would be given34. __on a chair, he read an interesting storybook.A. SittingB. To sitC. SatD. Having sat35. Unfortunately when we arrived she _ __, So we only had time for a few words.A. just leftB. has just leftC. was just leavingD. had just left SECTION B (18 marks)Directions：For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A，B，C and D．Fill each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context．In the past, man didn’t have to think about the protection of his environment. There were few people on the earth, and natural resources seemed to be 36 .Today things are 37 , and the world has become too 38 . We’re using up our natural resources too quickly, and at the same time we are 39 our environment with dangerous chemicals. If we continue to do this, human life on the earth will not survive.Everyone 40 today that if too many fish are taken from the sea, there will soon be none left. Yet, with modern fishing 41 , more and more fish are caught. We know that if too many trees are cut down, forests will disappear and nothing will grow on the land. Yet, we 42 to use bigger and more powerful machines to cut down more and more trees.We know that if rivers are polluted with waste products from factories, we’ll die. 43 , in most countries wastes are still put into rivers or into the sea, and there are 44 laws to stop this.We know, too, that if the 45 of the world continues to rise at the present rate, in a few years there will not be enough food . What can we do to solve these problems?If we eat more vegetables and less meat there will be more food available for every one. Land that is used to grow crops 46 five times more people than land where animals are kept. Our natural resources will last longer if we learn to recycle them.The world population will not rise so quickly if people use modern methods of birth control.Finally, if we educate people to think about the problems, we shall have a better and cleaner 47 in the future.36.A. beautiful B. unlimited C. rare D. valuable37.A. common B. the same C. changeable D. different38.A. crowded B. small C. dirty D. busy39.A. protecting B. saving C. polluting D. fighting40.A. wonders B. realizes C. considers D. discovers41.A. poles B. boats C. methods D. ideas42.A. continue B. have C. ought D. go on43.A. Thus B. However C. Generally speaking D. Therefore44.A. too many B. a few C. some D. few45.A. production B. pollution C. population D. revolution46.A. feeds B. increases C. supplies D. helps47.A. nature B. sea C. planet D. forestSECTION C (12 marks)Directions：Complete the following passage by using ONE word that best fits the context．Only mother’s love is true love. It gives everybody everything in all his life. When you are still 48 boy, mother takes good care of you as possible. In your walking hours, she always holds you in her arms. 49 you are ill, she stops her work right now to look after you day and night but forgets about 50 . When you are growing up day 51 day, she feels very happy. When you are old 52 to go to school, mother still looks after youall the time. On cold winter days, she always tells you to put on more clothes. She always stands in the wind waiting for you back from school. When you hurry to leave home for school with little breakfast, she always feels 53 about you at home. She usually knows about your study and spends much money on your school things. When you do 54 at school, you will see the brightest smile on her face.Mother is always ready to give everything she has to her children, not to receive. 55 true love it is in the world! We will remember mother love forever!PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)Directions：Read the following three passages．Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements．For each of them there are 4 choices marked A，B，C and D．Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage．AHi, dear boys and girls! Do you know how to be a healthy kid? Here are some rules you should follow.First, eat different foods, especially fruit and vegetables. You may have a favorite food, but you'd better eat something different, if you eat different foods, you will probably get more nutrients your body needs.Second, drink water and milk as often as possible. When you're really thirsty, cold water is the No.l choice. Milk is a great drink that can give you more calcium your body needs to grow strong bones.Third, listen to your body. How do you feel when you are full? When you are eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Eating too much will not make you feel comfortable and make you fat.Fourth, limit screen time. Screen time is the time you watch TV, DVDs and videos, or using computers. It is good to take more exercise such as basketball, bike riding and swimming. You can't watch TV for more than two hours a day.Fifth, be active. One thing you'd like to do as a kid is to find out which activity you like best. Find ways to be active every day.Follow these rules and you can be a healthy kid.56. You should eat different foods especially ___.A. meatB. hamburgersC. sweetsD. fruit and vegetables57. Which kind of drinks can give you more calcium?A. JuiceB. MilkC. Cold waterD. Tea58. According to the passage, you should follow＿＿rules if you want to be healthy.A. fiveB. nineC. fifteenD. thirteen59. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?A. When you're eating, you don't have to notice how your body feels.B. You can eat your favorite food as much as possible.C. You can watch TV whenever you like to get more information.D. We should try to live in an active way in our life.60. Which is the best title of the passage?A. How to make yourself importantB. How to be a healthy kidC. How to be a popular kidD. How to make your parents healthyBWhen I was six, Dad brought home a dog one day, who was called “Brownie〞, My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each and every one of us. One thing that most touched my heart was that she would go to whoever was sick and just be with them. We always felt better when she was around.One days, as I was getting her food, she chewed up(咬破) one of Dad’s shoes, which had to be thrown away in the end. I knew Dad would be mad and I had to let her know what she did was wrong. When I looked at her and said, “Bad girl.〞She looked down at the ground and then went and hid. I saw a tear in her eyes.Brownie turned out to be more than just our family pet. She went everywhere with us. People would stop and ask if they could pet her. Of course she' d let anyone pet her. She was just the most lovable dog. There were many times when we'd be out walking and a small child would come over and pull on her hair. She never barked (吠) or tried to get away. Funny thing is she would smile. This frightened people because they thought she was showing her teeth. Far from the truth, she loved everyone.Now many years have passed since Brownie died of old age. I still miss the dayswhen she was with us.61. What would Brownie do when someone was ill in the family?A. Look at them sadly.B. Keep them company.C. Play games with them.D. Touch them gently.62. We can infer from Paragraph 2 that Brownie ________.A. would eat anything when hungryB. felt sorry for her mistakeC. loved playing hide-and-seekD. disliked the author's dad63. Why does the author say that Browrnie was more than just a family pet?A. She was treated as a member of the family.B. She played games with anyone she liked.C. She was loved by everybody she met.D. She went everywhere with the family.64. Some people got frightened by Brownie when she__________.A. smiledB. barkedC. rushed to themD. tried to be funny65. Which of the following best describes Brownie?A. Shy.B. Polite.C. Brave.D. Caring.CLife gets noisier every day and very few people can be free from noise of some sort or another. It doesn’t matter where you live—in the middle of a modern city, or a farawayvillage—the chances that you will be disturbed by jet aeroplanes, transistor radios, oil-powered engines, etc. are almost everywhere .We seem to be getting used to noise, too. Some people feel quite lonely without background music while they are working. Scientific tests have shown that total silence can be very frightening experience for human beings. However ,some people enjoy listening to pop music which is very loud, and this can do harm to their eardrums(耳鼓).The noise level in some disco is far above the usual safety level for heavy industrial areas.One recent report about noise and concentration suggested that although a lot of people say that any noise disturbs their concentration, what really affects their ability to concentrate is a change in the level of noise. It goes on to say that a background noise, which doesn’t change too much (music, for example) may even help people to concentrate.66. The best title for this passage is _______________.A. Noisy LifeB. Background NoiseC. Disturbed ConcentrationD. Changeable Noise67. “Background music〞in the passage means _______________.A. music played in the concertB. a kind of noise coming into your earsC. music helps people to concentrateD. music played while people are working68. Some people may have their hearing hurt _______________.A. while they are in completely silenceB. while they are dancing violentlyC. while they are listening to pop musicD. while they are listening to soft music69. Scientists have discovered that what prevents people from concentrating is _____.A. any kind of noiseB. great changes in level of noiseC. background noiseD. various background music70. What may even let people concentrate?A. Changeable noise.B. Fairly stable noise.C. Loud noise.D. Some discos.PART FOUR WRITING (45 marks)SECTION A (10 marks)Directions：Read the following passage．Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the passage．Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer．New Year traditions all around the world“Happy New Year!〞Everyone will greet each other with these words as they meet each other over the next couple of weeks. But it wasn’t always January 1 that marked the New Year.At least 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians marked the changing of the year. In Egypt, the year started when the Nile River flooded, enriching farmers’ fields. This happened at the end of September.The Babylonians held a festival in the spring, on March 23, to kick off the next farming cycle. The Babylonian celebration lasted for 11 days.The date January 1 was picked by the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar as the change of the year when he established his own calendar in 46 BC. The month of January originates from the Roman god, Janus. He is pictured with two heads. One head looks forward and the other back. They represent a break between the old and new. The newcalendar was in time with the sun and it has been used until the present day.In Vietnam, the New Year holiday happens in February. They buy fresh flowers and a peach blossom to put in their house, following the Vietnamese custom.Thailand has its specific New Year’s date; it’s different from the normal calendar. The Thai New Year is celebrated on April 13. On this day, Thai people play with water, throwing it on each other. It is intended to bring good luck during the New Year ahead.In China, the more favorable New Year is usually celebrated in February according to lunar calendar (阴历). On New Year’s Eve, all family members sit together at table, enjoying lots of auspicious foods such as dumplings, chicken to bring good luck.New Year traditions all around the worldSECTION B (10 marks)Directions：Read the following passage．Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage and required words limit：Write your answers on your answer sheet．Jiuzhaigou is a very beautiful place. It is in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Region in Sichuan Province. Jiuzhaigou is a valley. It is more than 40 kilometers long. The green and golden trees, the lofty and multi-shaped mountains and the clear and colorful waters form the unique beauty of Jiuzhaogou. The water of Jiuzhaigou is the soul of the beauty. There are more than 100 lakes of different shapes in the valley. These lakes have wonderful colors. They are called “haizi〞, which means son of the sea. It is these beautiful lakes that make Jiuzhaigou a fantastic place. Between the forests and the lakes, there are nine Tibetan villages. The name Jiuzhaigou means Nine Village Valley. Jiuzhaigou was discovered because of a panda rescue program. The pandas were once endangered because the bamboo there was blooming. When people came to rescue the pandas, they were surprised by the beauty of Jiuzhaigou. After that, Jiuzhaigou became a protected scenic area.In China, there is a saying which goes like this: No mountain is worth seeing after you have seen Mount Huang and no other body of water will attract you after you have visited Jiuzhaigou. The beauty of Jiuzhaigou cannot be described with mere words. The best way to enjoy this fairyland is to go there. See you in Jiuzhaigou.81. What is the best title for the passage? 〔no more than 3 words〕_____________________________________________________________82. How long is the Jiuzhaigou Valley? 〔no more than 7 words〕_____________________________________________________________83. How was the Jiuzhaigou Valley discovered? 〔no more than 9 words〕_____________________________________________________________84. What does the name Jiuzhaigou mean? 〔no more than 7 words〕_____________________________________________________________ SECTION C(25 marks) ’Directions：Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese．李平因在使用手机被处分，他感到很困惑，写信向你求助。

长沙市第一中学2023—2024学年度高二第二学期第一次阶段性检测英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirtA. 19.15.B. 9.18.C. 9.15.答案是C。

1. What color dress will the woman probably wearA. Black.B. White.C. Yellow.2. What does Claire do nowA. A chemist.B. A graphic designer.C. An event planner.3. What are the speakers mainly talking aboutA. How well Mary can dance.B. Why Emily will be home late.C. What class Emily takes at school.4. What will the man do nextA. Have a dessert.B. Pay the check.C. Ask for a beer.5. Who has been to the science museumA. The man’s cousin.B. The woman.C. The woman’s friend.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

A 佳经典•高二期末考试试题英语班级：__________ 姓名：____________ 准考证号：_____________(全卷满分：150分考试用时：120分钟)注意事项：1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上相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卡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，将答题卡上交。

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

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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. How much will the woman pay for the stamps?A. $ 1.B. $ 2.C. $ 4.2. What does the man dislike about the shirt?A. Its material.B. Its design.C. Its color.3. What does the man mean?A. He didn’t get a ticket.B. He sat in the wrong seat.C. He wants to change tickets.4. How does the woman feel?A. Sad.B. Excited.C. Disappointed.5. Why won’t the boy go to the party tomorrow night?A. He has just recovered from sickness.B. He has an exam that night.C. He doesn’t like parties.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

A佳经典•高二期末考试试题英语第一部分听力（30分）1--5 BCBBA 6--10BBAAC 11--15ABCAC 16--20CACAB第二部分阅读理解（35分）第一节阅读（25分）21--23DAB 24-26 DAC 27--30 DDBC第二节七选五（10分）31--35EBDCG第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)36--40 DACBD 41--45 ACBDC 46---50 ACBAB 51--55CDBAD第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. wishing 57. who 58.with 59. Held 60. increasingly61. requirements 62. delighted 63. brightest 64. an 65. global第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节应用文写作（满分15分）Dear Bob,I’m sorry to tell you that I cannot go to the bookstore with you this Friday. I have just found that I have to attend an important class meeting that afternoon. I hope the change will not cause you too much trouble.Shall we go on Saturday morning? We can set out early so that we’ll have more time to read and select books. If it’s convenient for you, let’s meet at 8:30 outside the school gate. If not, letme know what time suits you best. I should be available any time after school next week.Yours,Li Hua第二节读后续写（满分25分）Robert was fast sinking. It seemed as if Robert would be drowned. Just at the moment, Henry happened to be passing by. Hearing the screams, Henry ran to the riverside, threw off his clothes and jumped into the water without hesitation. He reached Robert just as he was sinking the last time. By great effort, and with much danger to himself, he brought Robert to the shore.Thus, Robert’s life was saved. Robert and his new friends were ashamed of having called Henry a coward. They realized that Henry had true courage. They said sorry to Henry for their rude behavior and asked for his forgiveness. Henry forgave them happily. He and Robert were friends again and they went home together as usual. From this, Robert learned what true courage was: never be afraid to do good, but always fear to do evil.。

These could be signs of a serious condition.DirectionsAdults and children 12 years and over: take 2 caplets every 4 to 6 hours while symptoms last, and do not take more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, unless:●directed by a doctor●do not use for more than 10 days unless directed by a doctorChildren under 12 years: ask a doctor.21．What’s the medicine mainly used to?A．Kill the pains.B．Stop the allergy.C．Treat common cold.D．Reduce the swelling. 22．When can you still use the medicine?A．Your fever lasts 48 hours.B．Your skin becomes full of redness.C．You feel more painful than before.D．You find new symptoms appear.23．How long can you take the medicine without the doctor’s directions?A．Over 10 days.B．Less than 10 days.C．Only 3 days.D．At most 24 hours.BThe Kangaroo Kids is a precision jump rope team based in Maryland. Precision jump rope is a sport in which one or more people jump rope in precise routines set to music. It is also called synchronized jump rope, meaning people jump at the same time with each other often using more than one rope. Kangaroo Kids has been performing for 45 years. Members often jump together at the same time, which can be very challenging.The team started as a small fitness club at Atholton Elementary School in Columbia, Maryland, in 1978．Today, It has over 200 athletes from Howard County and is run as nonprofit Organization. That means they are not focused on making a lot of money.Nicole Meek, in Ellicott City, Maryland, served in several roles within the program for 15 years. She is now the director of coaching and operations for Kangaroo Kids. She’s also the mom of three of its members. She said it means a lot for the organization to be celebrating its 45th year.CIn this entry to my blog series about successful multinational companies, I will check out the furniture chain IKEA．IKEA has been the world’s dominant furniture chain since 2008, according to Forbes magazine.Swedish entrepreneur Ingvar Kamprad was only 17 years old when he started the company in 1943．These days, the chain has about 400 stores selling appliances, furniture and other household items in over 40 countries around the world. So how have they managed to become such a global hit, to me it seems that three features of the chain stand out: their dedication to research, their affordable prices and their eco-friendly reputation.The executives of IKEA have long understood the need to research other markets in order to succeed globally. The company is constantly conducting research on how people use their furniture and what they are looking for. They recently conducted research in eight cities worldwide. This is how they learned, for example, that Korean customers want a special kimchif refrigerator.But in order to sell at discount prices, they need to make and sell a lot of the same thing to keep costs low. This way, they can get low prices from suppliers, and charge super-low prices to their customers. As a result, they can keep their prices economical even during periods of inflation. This is why they will show the same products in different ways in their stores, depending on the local culture. A British bedroom display might have a British flag bedspread on it, whereas one in Tokyo may have a traditional mat on the floor. In China, IKEA’s fastest-growing market, domestic manufacturers make most of the products they sell in order to keep transport costs low.A final selling point of the company is eco-friendly. A company representative recently said that they are working on creating new products out of materials we currently throw away, such as recycled plastic and foil. In some markets, they plan to market an electric bicycle, and in Seoul, they recently planted a tree to celebrate the opening of a new store.Next week, I’ll look at other multinational companies which specialize in household goods and automobile production.28．What’s one of the following reasons contributing to IKEA popularity in the world?A．The fashionable feature.B．The variety of furniture. C．The devotion to study.D．The automobile design.29．How does IKEA sell products in low price?A．By making all the products in China.B．By adjusting the price in different periods.C．By showing different products in the same way.D．By producing and setting large amounts of the same products.30．Why does IKEA have an eco-friendly reputation?A．It has made some electric bicycles.B．It has planted some trees.C．New products out of recycled materials are created.D．It keeps transport cost low for most of the products.31．What’s the writer probably according to the passage?A．A blogger.B．A reporter.C．A teacher.D．A salesman.DA lot more animals glow under a special light than scientists previously thought. This ability to glow is known as fluorescence（荧光）, which happens when light is absorbed as one wavelength and emitted as another wavelength.Travouillon, a scientist from Harvard, wondered why so many animals had this unusual quality, and he asked one key question: Is there a function behind the ability? To address the question, Travouillon and his team took a closer look at the life histories of the glowing mammals.The team discovered that the fluorescence was mainly found in light-colored areas of an animal’s skin and fur. Then they looked at where the fluorescence was found in the animal’s body. They compared that to the animal’s diet and how the animals moved. They also checked whether the animal was nocturnal or diurnal, Travouillon explained. Animals that are nocturnal are most active at night, whereas animals that are diurnal are most active during the day.One finding was that fluorescence was more common among ground-dwelling, tree-dwelling and burrowing mammals compared to animals that live in water, Travouillon said. The team also found that having a fluorescent coat was more common among nocturnal animals compared to diurnal animals. One potential explanation for that fact is that having a fluorescent coat could help no cturnal animals become more visible to potential partners.“So, for example, with a species like a quoll that has white spots on its back, the fluorescence would simply brighten their spots,” Travouillon said. “In this way, they are more easily seen. Fluorescence might help members of a species find each other and perhaps recognize each other from a distance,” Travouillon added.On a closing note, Travouillon cautioned wildlife enthusiasts not to go searching for glowing critters with a UV light. That’s because UV light can damage the animal’s eyesight. Instead, if you want to look for animals in the dark, he recommended using a red light, since it isn’t as bright. 32．What kind of animals are most active at night according to the passage?A．Diurnal animals.B．Nocturnal animals. C．Glowing animals.D．Underwater animals. 33．Why was a fluorescent coat more common for nocturnal animals?A．To live in water.B．To help them move easily at night.C．To see the members of their species clearly.D．To brighten other nocturnal animals’ spots.34．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．UV light is harmful for the animal’s eyesight.B．Wildlife enthusiasts can’t search for glowing critters.C．Nocturnal animals can be found easily by wildlife enthusiasts.D．Wildlife enthusiasts had better use bright light to search for glowing mammals.35．Which is the most suitable title for the text?A．Active mammals with fluorescent.B．Suggestions for animals enthusiasts.C．Animals glow under special lights.D．Mammals with an unusual ability in the night.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。

高二年级上学期期末阶段检测英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

注意事项：1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。

2.选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用0.5毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。

3.请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

4.作图可先使用铅笔画出，确定后必须用黑色字迹的签字笔描黑。

5.保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分:（共两道大题30小题；每小题1.5分，满分45分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

ADoodling is great fun for many young people. In high school Norman Greenstein was a productive doodler (涂鸦手), and created lots of paintings. When he 1 his works to his teacher, the teacher responded, “The problem with modern art is that you can 2 on a canvas(画布) and call it art.” Norman felt so disappointed, but he 3 parted with art over the years.After his 4 , Norman spared no efforts to 5 his wife and three children with devotion. Although life was sometimes hard for him, it didn’t ruin his 6 for creative expression. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the 65-year-old social worker, decided to turn his 7 diagnosis into a positive opportunity to 8 a lifelong dream.With the help of his son, Norman was able to start a 9 involving his whole family, in order to make his own works 10 by all people around him, as well as his 11 experience of fighting against Parkinson’s disease.In 2021, an online 12 was launched to feature the colorful canvases and he also 13 a memoir called Spit on a Canvas: the Journey of the Parkinson’s Painter. Meanwhile, Norman began selling his first paintings, with galleries exhibiting his works. The team is also 14 releasing Norman’s first digital NFT artcollection. 20% of the 15 has been donated to two Parkinson’s research foundations.1．A．assigned B．offered C．showed D．conveyed2．A．spit B．set C．sneeze D．skip3．A．still B．occasionally C．frequently D．never 4．A．retirement B．exhibition C．marriage D．graduation 5．A．remove B．support C．judge D．replace 6．A．calling B．praying C．waiting D．longing7．A．dark B．unbelievable C．embarrassing D．misguided 8．A．release B．refresh C．restore D．realize 9．A．request B．project C．competition D．reform10. A．regarded B．spotted C．developed D．recommended11. A．tough B．thrilling C．plain D．stressful12. A．drama B．contest C．gallery D．programme13. A．copied B．published C．revised D．examined14. A．working on B．ending with C．relying on D．paying for15. A．salary B．rewards C．allowance D．salesBLife is full of ups and downs.I spent years struggling financially---trying to get ahead and realize my dreams.As a child, I learned what it was like to make every dollar stretch, and was 16 that, finally, things would be different when I grew up. But adulting wasn't quite as easy as I had 17 . My financial circumstances grew more 18 once I was married and had my children.In my late 20s, my world turned upside down in just 72 hours. My husband Doug and I became 19 at the same time. we were both extremely hard workers, but we could not 20 a depressed economy and thus had no means to support our family. 21 , our family had made a smart decision a few years earlier that saved us from disaster. It had taken us two years, but we 22 to save a $1,000 emergency fund, which was 23 to six weeks of bills.In the meanwhile, we 24 the job search for Doug.In the end, losing all of our family's income sources 25 did not break us. Itmade us 26 .My husband went back to work to support our family.As for me, instead of 27 from my problems, I picked myself up. I 28 to be the first person in my family to graduate from college and become a CPA. There was actually a hidden 29 in this whole storm for me. Because my plant had closed down, I was eligible(有资格的) to go to school under the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA).Now, I'm a CEO of iCompass Compliance Solutions. I'm also very pleased to be able to30 my story and my advice with others.16. A. reminded B. comforted C. convinced D. encouraged17. A. expected B. planned C. proved D. allowed18.A. favorable B. meager C. frightening D. difficult19. A. sick B. unemployed C. disabled D. penniless20. A. survive B. stand C. resist D. handle21. A. Eventually B. Coincidentally C. Comparatively D. Fortunately22.A. attempted B. managed C. longed D. swore23.A. similar B. related C. inadequate D. equal24. A. carried on B. counted on C. focused on D. agreed on25. A. suddenly B. immediately C. surprisingly D. gradually26.A. calmer B. smarter C. healthier D. stronger27.A. separating B. hiding C. excusing D. learning28.A. decided B. deserved C. struggled D. happened29.A. truth B. problem C. benefit D. challenge30.A. compare B. share C. exchange D. connect第二部分: 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）第一节阅读下列短文，全科试题免费下载公众号《高中僧课堂》从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。

XX中学联考试卷高二英语试题考试时间：120分钟满分：150分命题：审核：第I卷第一部分听力(共两节, 满分30分)回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前，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）听下面五段对话，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。

听完每短对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每短对话仅读一遍。

1.Where does the man want to go?A. A supermarket.B. A bank.C. A bookshop.2.When will the party be held?A.On Tuesday.B. On Thursday.C. On Wednesday.3.What does the man like best?A.Playing badminton.B. Playing bridge.C. Playing table tennis.4.What’s the woman’s advice?A.Doing more exercise.B. Resting for a few days.C. Being careful when riding a bike.5.How many friends will the girl invite?A.Three.B. Five.C. Six.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6.How long is the man’s holiday?A.Five days.B. Twelves days.C. Two weeks.7.How much will the man pay if he decides to go on the trip?A. 12,000 yuan.B. 20,000 yuan.C. 28,000 yuan.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2021年高二1月联考英语试题含答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Why does the woman e to talk with the man?A. To take a test.B. To get a job.C. To buy things.2. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman prefers going out.B. The woman will make the decision.C. The man would rather stay at home.3. Where does the woman want to go?A. The zoo.B. The traffic light.C. A shopping center.4. What does the man think of the lecture?A. It was interesting.B. It was far beyond his understanding.C. It was long but easy to understand.5. What does the woman probably look like in the picture?A. She looks thinner.B. She looks fatter.C. She looks taller.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。

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

2021-2022学年湖南省大联考高二（上）期末英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）A2022 Tour Details 7-Day Tour from London to EdinburghA London Guide will show you the city's famous landmarks like Buckingham Palace,Downing Street and Westminster Abbey.Then,in Edinburgh,you'll tour the castle and see Scotland's Crown Jewels.From the historical sights to the beautiful scenery,this guided tour of England and Scotland is a great way to experience everything Britain has to offer.Starting at：﹩8499-Day Tour from Dublin to LondonYour guided tour of Ireland and Britain begins in the capital city of Dublin.Enjoy seeing the "Fair City"，including the statue-lined O'Connell Street,Trinity College,and St.Patrick's Cathedral.Your local guide will show you the famous sights,including the Houses of Parliament,Big Ben,Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace.This guided tour of Ireland and Britain is a welcome escape with fewer crowds and lower costs than high-season tours. Starting at：﹩10697-Day Tour from London to ParisYour guided vacation in London begins with a welcome dinner and a cruise on the Thames River to admire the Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.You'll spend three nights in London to see the sites of this historic city - from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace,and also St.Paul's Cathedral.Then you'll enjoy a 3-night stay in Paris.This includes sightseeing at the Arc de Triomphe,Concorde Square,Champs-Elysees,and a Seine cruise.This guided tour of London and Paris is certain to be enjoyable with fewer crowds in the off-season!Starting at：﹩11491.How much would the 7-day tour from London to Edinburgh cost a couple at least？______A. ﹩849.B. ﹩1149.C. ﹩1698D. ﹩2138.2.Which place can you visit if you take the 9-day tour from Dublin to London？______A. Downing Street.B. Trinity College.C. The Thames River.D. Concorde Square.3.What do the three tours have in common？______A. They cover the same number of sights.B. They all begin in the capital city of London.C. They take people the same amount of time.D. They all include a visit to Buckingham Palace.B2012 was one of the hardest years I have ever known.For several months,I found it hard to write,think,eat or take pleasure in anything；I could not imagine what it would be like to feel happy again；I could not find any hope or purpose.I cannot remember the reason why one Monday morning I decided to go to a hot yoga studio in east London,where I signed up for a 30-day trial.I do not remember the class or how much I sweated.What I do know is that I started going to hot yoga every day.Sometimes,when my head felt as if it might collapse（崩溃），I went twice a day.I skipped parties,left social events and got up early to attend.There was something about the hot room that held me together and that stopped all the dark thoughts inside my mind.I chose the Bikram method of hot yoga：It has a set of 26 postures and two breathing exercises performed in heat over a period of 90 minutes.This form of yoga was founded by Bikram Choudhury.In 2015，he failed in an attempt to copyright（取得版权）his method.Many practitioners（从业人员）believe that Bikram is not real yoga.Some question the limitations of just -26 postures.Others wonder why the class has to be performed before a wall of mirrors.However,something in those 26 postures freed my mind,dragged me out of my thoughts and back into the present.I was able to focus on how my body behaved differently each day.4.What happened to the author in 2012？______A. She succeeded in writing.B. She tried to find hope again.C. She gave up her yoga classes.D. She fell into deep depression.5.What can be inferred from the second paragraph？______A. The author practiced hot yoga to lose weight.B. The author went to the yoga studio once every day.C. The author attached importance to her yoga classes.D. The author was sorry to skip parties to go to the yoga studio.6.How did yoga help the author？______A. It helped the author make money.B. It helped the author feel more focused.C. It helped the author get to know its founder.D. It helped the author practice her performance skills.7.Where is this text most likely from？______A. A health magazine.B. A travel brochure.C. A research paper.D. A guidebook.CThe largest sculpture in the world was built to honor the Native American Indians.The sculpture's subject was a Lakota Sioux Indian hero named Crazy Horse.Located in South Dakota's Black Hills,not far away from Mount Rushmore,the Crazy Horse Monument（纪念碑）is a work in progress,first started in 1948.Crazy Horse had a vision and was devoted to preserving the culture and traditions of his people.He died young,at the hands of an American soldier.Because of his modesty and great courage,his spirit lives on through the land and many stories handed down through generations of the Lakota Sioux Indians.Lakota Chief,Standing Bear,and sculptor,Korczak Ziolkowski,started the ball rolling in 1946 by choosing Thunderhead Mountain as the place to create the Crazy Horse Monument.By 1948，the first explosives were detonated（引爆）to start sculpting the rock face.Much like the construction of Mount Rushmore,the monument is being created in a special explosive engineering process.Even though the sculptor died in the 1980s,the work on the Crazy Horse Monument continues and lives on through his family.Funded through only private donations and paid tours,the sculpting process is slow but steady（稳定的）.There is also a museum and cultural arts center connected with the monument and open to the public.While the work may take many more years,the devotion to completing the Crazy Horse Monument serves to honor the life of this great fighter and his Native American people,both past and present.8.What can we know about the Crazy Horse Monument from paragraph 1？______A. It is the world's heaviest sculpture.B. It dates back to hundreds of years ago.C. It stands right beside Mount Rushmore.D. It shows respect for the Native American Indians.9.What is paragraph 2 mainly about？______A. The history of the monument.B. The cause of the soldier's death.C. The introduction to Crazy Horse.D. The importance of traditional culture.10.What happened after Korczak Ziolkowski died？______A. The monument was still under construction.B. It helped the author feel more focused.C. It helped the author get to know its founder.D. It helped the author practice her performance skills.11.Where is this text most likely from？______A. A health magazine.B. A travel brochure.C. A research paper.D. A guidebook.DGrasses and short trees are growing and expanding around Mount Qomolangma and across the Himalayan region as the area continues to experience the consequences of global warming,researchers have ing satellite data from 1993 to 2018，scientists measured "small but significant" increases between 4150 and 6000 meters above sea level. "There are now more areas that are covered in plants than there were in 1993，" said Anderson,a scientist who led the research.While it is still too early to tell what impact this new growth could have on the region,"urgent research" on the potential effects is needed. "We don't know what the impact is-it might be the plants that cause the snow to melt more quickly," Anderson added.12. 4 billion people depend on water collected in the region.Changes to water supplies couldhave great impacts on communities in different countries. "We know that plants and the water cycle are coupled," Anderson explained. "Wherever you have plants growing,it changes the way the water cycle behaves in those areas.This is particularly important inthe Himalayas because glaciers are reducing.We know from lots of scientific research that this is already having an impact on water supplies in this region and it will continue to do so as climate change continues."Climate change is already having an impact on Himalayan communities.A 2019 study found that Himalayan glaciers have been losing almost half a meter of ice each year since the start of this century.This has already resulted in local communities being flooded-and could ultimately result in st year,a researcher from the International Centre found that at least a third of the ice in the region,which is home to MountQomolangma,could melt by the end of the century.（1）What changes happened to Mount Qomolangma from 1993 to 2018？______A. More plants growing there.B. Sea levels rising quickly.C. Grasses dying out there.D. Temperatures declining.13.Why does the author mention Anderson in paragraph 2？______A. To explain the causes of climate change.B. To prove the effects of glaciers melting.C. To present the reasons for plants growing.D. To show the necessity of the urgent research.14.What affected the water supply in the Himalayas？______A. The large population.B. The varieties of plants.C. The way of the water cycle.D. The increasing glaciers.15.Why would Himalayan communities end in drought？______A. It seldom snows there.B. The glaciers would disappear.C. They have great floods these years.D. More plants will grow there.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）We know that bully happens a lot and that it can made people feel miserable.And school violence happens all the time.(1)Bully is where a person or a group exercise control over another against their will,often leavingthe victim feeling powerless and alone.Bullying can take many forms.Children,young people and adults can instigate bullying and be bullied in schools.Bullying is harmful to all involved,not just the person who is bullied,but to those who do the bullying and those who stand by.It can lead to self doubt,lack of confidence,low self-esteem,depression,anxiety,self harm and sometimes even suicide.Children might bully because they may not have been taught that it is wrong to bully. (2) They are copying older brothers and sisters,friends or people they observe.They don't know of more appropriate ways of mixing with their school friends.How does bullying affect people？New research has found that more than half of young people in the UK have been bullied.Of those who have been bullied,58% said it made them want to miss school,44% said it made them avoid social events,and 37% said it had affected their school work. (3) Racism is when people are treated badly because of their skin colour,culture or nationality.Around 32% of students said that they had heard something racist at school.What can I do to help？(4) If someone you know is being bullied it is important to tell a teacher.You could also talk to your parents or an adult whom you trust.If the person doing the bullying is someone you know,you could talk to them and explain what they're doing is wrong.It's important to support the person being bullied. (5)A.What is bullying？B.What is cyberbullying？C.There are many things you can do to fight against bullying at school.D.There is no shame or harm in being different.E.You should tell them that they're not alone.F.The study also found a big problem with racism.G.They may think that it is just a bit of fun.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）During my first term of University,I did not know what I wanted to major in.I was very interested in biology,so I chose a very (21) biology science course that was far beyond my abilities.For months before my final (22)，I went back and forth trying to decide whether I should take this course or not.I ended up taking it,because I knew I should give myself the chance to (23)whether I had the ability to become a (24)or not.After months of not being able to keep up,I hardly passed the course and my(25) was totally reduced.(26)，I changed my major,but the effects that course had on my mind(27) with me.I blamed myself for months asking how I could have been so (28) as to waste my health,time,and effort on that course when I could have(29) another one.It took me months to finally recognize that I had not been to(30) for my actions.But,if I had stopped to recall（回想起）the(31) that I felt unsure about my major at the time,I would've come to that conclusion sooner,instead of(32) more time thinking about the past.Had I known how challenging the(33)was,I wouldn't have spent time blaming myself.But how could I have possibly known that without giving it a try？Just like you can't blame a baby for notbeing(34)to walk,you cannot blame yourself for not being able to assess（评论）the(35) of an action before seeing the experience through.21. A. challenging B. popular C. common D. easy22. A. failure B. success C. decision D. regret23. A. think about B. find out C. notice D. announce24. A. teacher B. reporter C. leader D. scientist25. A. respect B. talent C. strength D. confidence26. A. Rather B. Actually C. Afterwards D. Still27. A. stayed B. changed C. filled D. disappeared28. A. confident B. careless C. stupid D. devoted29. A. chosen B. required C. recommended D. offered30. A. praise B. blame C. watch D. search31. A. fact B. advice C. belief D. proposal32. A. killing B. costing C. sparing D. wasting33. A. answer B. problem C. course D. research34. A. able B. keen C. eager D. excited35. A. method B. result C. plan D. process四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.The Internet has brought us great (1) （convenient）.To a certain extent,we can hardly livewithout it.However,it also raises all sorts of questions：when surfing the Internet,how can we protect ourselves？How can we use the Internet (2) （responsible）.Above all else,you should use the Internet in (3) safe way.You must always be careful about which sites (4) （trust）.Another tip is to keep your personal informationprivate,including your phone number,address and email account.You also need to show respect when (5) （communicate）with other online users.Leave(6) （comment）politely and treat others the way you would like to (7) （treat）. (8) themajority of online users are nice and friendly,there might be some users (9) make you feel uncomfortable online.In such cases,be aware that you always have the right to say no and cut (10) contact.Remember that relationships you establish in the digital world are just the same as those you have in real life.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.假定你是李华，是某国际高中的英文网站管理员。