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广东省乳源高级中学高二上学期期末考试英语试题考试时间: 120分钟总分:150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，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将对应的该项涂黑。

Mrs. Jones was very interested in singing. She had a good 1 , except that some of her high notes tended to sound like a gate, which someone had forgotten to 2 . Mrs. Jones was very aware of this 3 , and took every 4 she could find to practise these high 5 . As she lived in a small house where she could not practise without 6 the rest of the family, she usually went for long walks along the country roads whenever she had time, and practised herhigh notes there. Every time she heard a 7 or a person coming along the 8 , she stopped and 9 until she could no longer be heard before she started practising again, because she was a 10 person, and because she was sensitive about those high notes.One afternoon, however, a fast, open car came up behind her so 11 and so fast that she did not hear it until it was only a few yards from her. She was singing some of her highest and most12 notes at the time, and as the car passed her, she saw an puzzled 13 suddenly comeopped, he jumped out over its driver’s face. He put his brakes on violently, and as soon as the car stand began to 14 all his tires carefully.Mrs. Jones did not dare to tell him what the noise he had heard had really been, so he got back intohis car and drove off as 15 as he had been when he stopped.1. A. note B. noise C. sound D. voice2. A. close B. oil C. wash D. open3. A. strength B. sickness C. weakness D. advantage4. A. chance B.time C. person D. place5. A. notes B. songs C. signs D. sounds6. A. preventing B. harming C. protecting D. disturbing7. A. train B.noise C. car D. plan8. A. path B. road C. street D.avenue9. A.expected B. waited C. confused D. puzzled10. A. brave B. talented C.shy D.proud11 . A. carefully B. loudly C. quickly D. silently12. A. difficult B. tiring C.boring D. energetic13. A.conclusion B. expression C. impression D. action14. A. wash B. clean C. repair D. examine15. A .calm B. upset C. puzzled D. pleased第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分15分）All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, 16_____________(nature) gas and oil to produce energy. Some byproducts of this process 17______________ (call) “greenhouse”gases, the most important one of 18___________is carbon dioxide. Dr. Janice Foster explained “There is a natural phenomenon that scientists call 19___________ greenhouse effect. This is when small amounts of gases in theatmosphere, like carbon dioxide, methane 20__________water vapor trap heat from the sun andtherefore warm the earth. 21___________ the greenhouse effect, the earth would be about 33degrees Celsius 22___________ (cool) than it is. So, we need those gases. The problem beginswhen we add huge quantities23__________ extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.24____________means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere,25____________ (cause) the global temperature to go up.II. 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卷上将对应的该项涂黑。

AAn expensive car speeding in the main street of a small town was soon caught up with by a youngmotorcycle policeman. As he started to make out the ticket, the woman behind the wheel saidproudly, “Before you go any further, young man, I think you should know that the mayor （市长）of this city is a good friend of mine.”　（首长）of police Barens, ”　The officer did not say a word, but kept writing. “I am also a friend of chiefcontinued the woman, getting more angry each moment. Still he kept on writing.参议员) Patton.”　“Young man,” she persisted, “I know Judge Lawson and State Senator (Handing the ticket to the woman, the officer asked pleasantly , “Tell me, do you know BillBronson?”“Why, no,” she answered.“Well, that is the man you should have known,” he said, heading back to his motorcycle, “Bronson.”　26. The policeman stopped the car because_____A. it was an expensive carB.the driver was speeding.C. the driver was a proud ladyD. the driver was impolite27. The woman was getting more angry each moment because _____.A. the policeman ignored her wordsB. the policeman didn’t accept her kindnessnow her friends D. she didn’t know the policeman’s nameC. the policeman didn’t k28. The policeman was _______.A.a shy manB. a stupid fellowC. an impolite manD. an honourable fellow29. The woman was _______.A. trying to help the young man make more friendsB. introducing some of her good friends to the young officerC. a person who depended on someone else to finish her workD. trying to frighten the policeman on the strength of her friends’ powerful positions30. The policeman _______.A. had no sense of humor (幽默)B. had no sense of responsibilityC. had a sense of humorD. was very sensitiveBBeach volleyball （沙滩排球）is one of those sports that can be an exciting game to play anded is sand, a net and a group of people, of any age or fitnesswatch. It’s really easy, and all you nelevel, who want to have fun.Beach volleyball can be played with as few as two people in each team, making a total of fourpeople. However, if you are less skilled and experienced in the game, it will be easier to play with alarger team. The more players you have, the less ground each person will be responsible forcovering and the more time they will have to recover between shots. If you only have a few players,each of you will get a lot of running for the ball after each volley (截球). If you are looking for arelaxing, fun, low-key experience, choose larger teams.Beach volleyball is similar to regular volleyball in its rules. However, even experienced volleyballplayers do not realize how much more difficult it is to run and jump on sand. Since it is harder tomove quickly on sand than a hard surface, play will be much slower than regular volleyball on acourt. When an athlete trains for beach volleyball, he will focus on building lower body strength（力量）as well as upper body strength. Strengthening his legs is extremely important. This improves theplayer’s ability to move quickly and accurately on sand despite the resistance. The ability to jumphigh and land without injury is necessary for beach volleyball players.Whether you are in it for the competition, or just to have a great time with your friends, beachvolleyball can be extremely exciting and fun. You may start out with friends and may soon fall inlove with the sport.31. According to Paragraph 2, when playing beach volleyball, in which of the following situation willyou feel most relaxed?A. Playing in a 11-person team.B. Playing in a 6-person team.C. Playing in a 4-person team.D. Playing in an 2-person team.32. We can infer from Paragraph 3 that ______.A. lower body strength is more important than upper body strengthB. a person must have strong legs if he wants to run and jump quickly on sandC. the rules of beach volleyball are the same as those of regular volleyballD. experienced volleyball players know clearly it is hard to run and jump on sand33. Why is playing beach volleyball much slower than playing regular volleyball?A. Because beach volleyball has a larger court.B. Because it is not easy to move on sand.C. Because the teams of beach volleyball are larger.D. Because beach volleyball players are not experienced.34. What does the author think of beach volleyball?A. It’s a difficult sport.B. It’s a sport which needs few skills.C. It’s a sport which only a few people love.D. It’s an exciting and interesting sport.35. The passage mainly tells us ______A. how to become a good beach volleyball playerB. the game of beach volleyballC. why beach volleyball is one of the exciting sportsD. what should be paid attention to when playing beach volleyballCMore than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around,showing off his power and pride.Each day Lion took a long lazy sleep under the shade of his favoritetree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing(鞠躬) before him.One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion’s huge paws.Lion woke up withhe shouted angrily. Lion grabbed Mouse with one paw.a start. “How dare you wake me up! ”　“On the second thought, I’m in the mood for the snack, and you’ll make a delicious meal.Mouse cried out, “King Lion, please spare（饶恕）me! If you let me live, I’ll always rememberyour kindness. And, some day, I might be able to help you.”“ How could such a powerless little mouse ever help me?” That thought made Lion laugh so much that he decided to let Mouse go. A week later, Lion was walking through the jungle on the way toThe net scooped him up. No matter howhis favourite tree when he stepped onto a hunter’s net.he twisted and turned, he couldn’t escape.When Mouse heard Lion’s frightened shouts, he raced to help. Mouse quickly chewed（咬）through the ropes to make a hole in the net. Soon, Lion moved out and was free. Lion lookedhis widest smile. “I wasdown at the little mouse. “Thank you for saving my life,” said Lion, smilingmistaken. You are not a powerless little mouse. You are a great friend!”　36. What did Lion do each day?A. He stepped onto a hunter’s net.B. He had a good sleep under his favorite tree.C. He showed kindness to animals in the jungle.D. He bowed before weaker animals.37. How did Mouse wake up Lion?A. He tripped over Lion’s paws.B. He shouted at Lion angrily.C.He prepared a delicious meal for Lion.D.He made a hole in the net.38. Why did Lion let Mouse go?A. Because he was trapped in the net.B. Because he took Mouse as his good friend.C. Because he doubted if Mouse could be of any help.D. Because he believed that Mouse could save him.39. What do you think of Mouse?A. Proud and selfish.B. Silly and lazyC. Humorous and stubbornD. Clever and honest. 40.What can we learn from the passage?A. Pride makes you lose what you have.B. Even the small can show great strength.C. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.D. When the cat’ s away, the mice will play.DKnowing that Louise Mallard had heart trouble, care was taken to tell her the news of her husbanddeath.It was her sister, Josephine, who told her. Her husband Richard had been in the newspaperoffice when the news of the railway accident was received, with Brent Mallard’s name leading the list of “killed”．On hearing the news Louise cried at once in her sister’s arms. When her tears ended she went to her room alone. She would have no one follow her. She sank into the comfortable armchair thatfaced the open window, as if she was pressed down by a sadness that seemed to reach into hersoul.From the window she could see the tops of trees and new green spring life. The delicious smell ofrain was in the air. Some blue sky could be seen through the clouds. She was young, with a fair, calmand intelligent face. But now there was an empty look in her eyes, as she dully(无精打采地) staredout at the sky.Fearing for her sister, Josephine came to the door and begged Louise to come out. Finally she（腰）and together they came down the stairs. Richardopened the door. She held her sister’s waiststood waiting for them at the bottom.Suddenly there was the sound of someone opening the front door. Brent Mallard entered. He hadbeen far from the accident, and did not even know there had been one. He stood in shock as Louiselet out a scream.When the doctor came, he said Louise Mallard had died of a heart attack.41. Why was great care needed to tell Louise about the news of the death of her husband?A. It was feared that she would kill herselfB. It was not yet certain he was dead.C. She had no one there to support herD. It was feared that the news would kill her.42. Which of the following statements about Louise is true?A. Her brother-in-law was a journalist.B.She died in the spring.C. Her husband worked as a train driver.D. Josephine was her cousin.43. How did Brent feel when Louise let out a scream?A. SadB. JoyfulC. SurprisedD. Excited44. Which family tree shows the correct relationship between the characters in the story?A. B.Brent Louise Josephine Richard Louise Brent Richard JosephinC. D.Richard Louise Brent Josephine Richard Louise Josephine Brent45. What is the best title for this story?A. A Shocking DeathB.The SpiritC. The GhostD. Home Coming：信息匹配（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）请阅读所给相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。

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2023-2024学年深圳高级中学高中园高二上学期期末英语试卷及答案

2023-2024学年深圳高级中学高中园高二上学期期末英语试卷及答案

深圳市高级中学高中园2023-2024学年第一学期期末测试高二英语本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，第Ⅰ卷为1-60题，共110分，第Ⅱ卷为61-71题，共40分。

全卷共计150分。

考试时间为120分钟。

注意事项：1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。

2、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、考试结束，监考人员将答题卡收回。

第Ⅰ卷（本卷共110分）第一部分单项选择（共25小题；每小题1.5分，满分37.5分）1. On a typical day, clown doctors spend their time ________ patients, their families! They do this by doing magic tricks, singing songs, telling stories and of course, telling silly jokes.A. bursting ontoB. cheering upC. telling offD. looking through2. Even using a spoon, I spilled most of the soup on my shirt, so I felt ________, even though no one could see me.A. confusedB. inspiredC. delightedD. embarrassed3. Stephen was thought by many people, including his high school teammates and coaches, to be too short and too weak to follow his father’s footsteps. But Stephen ________ playing basketball.A. carried onB. paid offC. fell behindD. gave up4. Visitors to one of Janet Echelman’s artworks in Vancouver could not only enjoy looking at it, they could also interact with it ________ by using their phones to change its colours and patterns.A. greatlyB. rarelyC. previouslyD. literally5. Pandas ________ China and some of them are invited to other countries to live for some time because of deep friendship between countries.A. are native toB. are aware ofC. are worthy ofD. are familiar with6. The first landmark to catch my eye is the ________ Qingshuihe Bridge, the world’s longest bridge built over permafrost (永久冻土层).A. splendidB. delicateC. genuineD. primitive7. The ambulance driver has seen a lot of car accidents involving teenagers and thinks the ________ age for getting a driving licence should be 21.A. matureB. evidentC. legalD. instant8. If you consider something ________, you try to think about the facts, and not be influenced by your own feelings or opinions.A. legallyB. graduallyC. noblyD. objectively9. As we can see, emojis have a ________ to pop up all over the place. Users of emojis say that they facilitate the way they express themselves.A. tendencyB. accessC. agencyD. licence10. What the boy’s father did was not ________ because his son has become a useful person for society.A. in vainB. in contrastC. in caseD. in advance11. Good morning, everyone. It is my great pleasure to give a lecture ________ the Be at One with Nature Association.A. in contrast toB. in addition toC. in need ofD. on behalf of12. Mars ________ people since ancient times, and today our interest in Martian exploration is greater than ever before.A has fascinated B. has risen C. has reacted D. has.approved13. Hungry animals are finding plenty to eat in our gardens and in the leftovers we ________.A. consist ofB. switch onC. throw awayD. rely on14. People say that 18 marks a new chapter in our lives, and that we should become more ________.A. influentialB. convincingC. emotionalD. independent15. Thanks to their efforts, the monkey’s ________ has doubled since the 1980s. Their number reached over 1,300 in 2015 and continued to grow.A. populationB. popularityC. routineD. intention16. At that time, people believed that all species ________ on Earth at the same time, and had not changed since.A. have appearedB. were appearedC. had appearedD. were appearing17. The issue ________ at this moment yesterday by the company’s managers.A. was being discussedB. is being discussedC. had discussedD. was discussing18. They worked for two hours to rescue the man ________ was injured in the accident.A. whomB. whichC. asD. who19. Sunset is the time of day ________ we sit on the balcony and count stars.A. thatB. whichC. whenD. how20. Scientific studies show that laughter produces chemicals to make people feel better, ________ means clown doctors can be helpful in amusing people.A. whichB. thatC. whyD. who21. ________around, I saw a white-haired man.A. To turnB. TurningC. TurnedD. Turn22. ________ in the refrigerator, these vegetables will remain fresh.A. KeptB. Being keptC. KeepingD. Having kept23. Grandfather and father, ________ at the table, are playing chess.A. seatedB. are seatingC. seatingD. are seated24. With so much homework ________ this weekend, I have no time to go to bookstore with you.A. doneB. to doC. being doneD. doing25. The ________ boy was last seen playing near the East Lake where many people choose to goevery day.A. missingB. missedC. had missedD. was missing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，选出最佳选项。

湖北省鄂南高级中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

湖北省鄂南高级中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

湖北省鄂南高级中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、短对话1．What does the man do most weekends?A．He watches matches.B．He visits museums.C．He goes shopping. 2．What does the man suggest the woman do?A．Go back to look for it.B．Report to the police.C．Buy a new one. 3．What will the woman do first?A．Go to the teachers’ office.B．Go to the classroom.C．Go to the library.4．How many languages can the woman speak up to now?A．Two.B．Four C．Three.5．What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A．Classmates.B．Manager and employee.C．Teacher and student.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What is the man asking the woman for?A．Help with his research.B．Advice on the company’s products.C．Advice on his job interview.7．What is the woman always ready to do?A．Wear casual clothes.B．Go shopping with the man.C．Learn more about the company.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

2023-2024学年上海市育才中学高二上学期期末英语试卷

2023-2024学年上海市育才中学高二上学期期末英语试卷

2023-2024学年上海市育才中学高二上学期期末英语试卷Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.City streets are littered with all kinds of refuse. On just about every street and sidewalk, one can find old newspaper, crushed cans, food wrappers, and discarded cigarettes, not to mention blobs (斑点) of old chewing gum 1 (stick) on walls, street poles, and on the ground. Of all these, gum is one of the hardest things to clean up.In its attempt 2 (clean) discarded gum off the streets and sidewalks, the authorities in London have tried everything from tools that shoot high-pressure water and steam to various kinds of chemicals 3 dissolve the gum. But nothing seems to work. The streets 4 (dot) with unattractive blobs of the stuff. Or at least they were unattractive 5 Ben Wilson came along.Ben Wilson is an artist on a mission. He wants to make good use of 6 others have thrown away and no one else wants: old chewing gum. When Mr. Wilson finds gum on the ground, down he goes with his painting supplies and sets out to create a work of art. He uses the discarded blobs of old gum 7 canvases (画布) for his mini paintings. After finishing a work, Mr. Wilson takes a picture of 8 for his archive.9 (paint) all the gum on the streets of London could be a never-ending task for Ben Wilson. On a single street like High Street Barnet, it took him more than one month to paint all of the gum that he found in just three blocks. And new canvases are being spit out every day on streets. But he does not seem worried. As he told a reporter in one interview, “I’m just going to keep painting and see 10 the e nthusiasm takes me.”Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. harvestB. expressedC. nutrientD. foundationE. emergingF. tragedyG. strategy H. endure I. overcome J. glorious K. ceasingFrom the golden-tipped fields of mid-west America to the ancient kingdoms of verdant Palestine, there is a happy truth to be shared with all who would take care. In more recent times, this truth has been 11 as: April showers bring May flowers. This is a truth that promises light bursting from darkness, strength born from weakness and, if one dares to believe, life 12 from death.Farmers all over the world know importance and immutability(不变) of the seasons. They know there is a season to plant and a season to 13 ; everything must be done in its own time. Although the rain pours down with the utmost relentlessness(无情), 14 all outdoor activities, the man of the field lifts his face to the heavens and smiles. Despite the inconvenience, he knows that the rain provides the 15 substance his crops need to grow and florish. The torrential rains in the month of April, give rise to the 16 flowers in the month of May.But this ancient truth applies to more than the crops of the fields; it is an invaluable message of hope to all who experience 17 in life. A dashed relationship with one can open up the door to a brand new friendship with another. A lost job here can provide the opportunity for a better job there. A broken dream can become the 18 of a wonderful future. Everything has its place.Remember this: overwhelming darkness may 19 for a night; yet the radiant light of the morning will never be 20 . When you are in a season of sorrow, hang in there, because a season of joy may be just around the corner.She wants to be a singer; you think she should go for a long-term career with job security and eventually retire with a good pension. But a new report suggests that in fact she’s the practical one. Why do parents make terrible careers _______?Today’s 14 a nd 15-year-olds are _______. They are optimistic about their prospects, but their career ideas are rather _______. Although 80% of them have no intention of following in their parents’ footsteps, 69% still _______ their parents for advice. They look at their working future in a different way to their parents. A job for life is not in their vocabulary; neither is a dead-end but secure job that is _______ but pays the bills.In the past, this might have counted as bad news. Certainly when I was 15, my guidance counselors were horrified at my plans to become a writer. I’m glad I didn’t change my plans to suit them. But the world has changed. The global economy is not _______ to yesterday’s diligent and dependable worker. The future belongs to quick-thinking people who are resourceful, ambitious and can take the initiative. This means it is not _______ being unrealistic that a 14-year-old sees her working future as a kind of _______ to be made up as she goes along._______, she has to have the training and guidan ce to help her develop the right skills for today’s market. Many young people ________ that redundancy (冗余), downsizing (裁员) and freelancing (自由职业) are all part of modern working life, but no one is telling them how they might be able to turn the new rules of the ________ game to their advantage. This is what they need to know if they are to make a life for themselves.So what is to be done? A good first step would be to ________ the way in which schools prepare young people or adult life. The education system is becoming less flexible and sticks more to traditional skills at just the time that the job market is going in the ________ direction.What, then, can we as parents do to help them? The best thing is to ________ all the advice that your parents gave you, and step into your teenager’s shoes. Give them the courage to follow their dreams ---- however odd they might sound right now. In a world that offers economic security to almost no one, ambition is a terrible thing to ________.21.A．advisers B．planners C．reformers D．pursuers22.A．curious B．ambitious C．depressed D．unrealistic23.A．inspiring B．clear C．changeable D．vague24.A．turn to B．turn up C．turn out D．turn into25.A．well-paid B．temporary C．boring D．rewarding26.A．common B．opposed C．kind D．devoted27.A．normally B．necessarily C．nearly D．generally28.A．adventure B．terminal C．destiny D．reality29.A．Finally B．Instead C．Therefore D．However30.A．claim B．declare C．conclude D．perceive31.A．competition B．employment C．knowledge D．modernization 32.A．translate B．transport C．transform D．transfer33.A．opposite B．former C．regular D．inevitable34.A．take B．forget C．recall D．spoil35.A．inherit B．keep C．simplify D．wasteMargo and I were nine. Our parents were friends, so we would sometimes play together, biking past the tree-lined streets to Jefferson Park, the leisure spot of our neighborhood.I always got nervous whenever Margo was about to show up. It could be that she was both cool and gorgeous with the pink T-shirt featuring a green dragon breathing a fire of orange glitter. Or it could be the way she biked, standing up, her arms locked as she leaned above the handle bars.At the time, I fancied myself an inventor and I told Margo about an idea I had for an invention called the Ringolator, a gigantic cannon that would shoot big, colored rocks into a very low orbit, giving Earth the same rings that Saturn (土星) has. Margo just beamed brightly, shaking her head.I’d been in the park so many times before that it was mapped in my mind, so we were only a few steps inside when I began to sense that the world was out of order.“Look! There.” Margo said quietly, calmly.She was pointing. And then I realized what was different.There was a live oak a few feet ahead. Thick and ancient-looking. That was not new. The playground on our right. Not new either. But now, a guy wearing a gray suit, leaning against the trunk of the oak tree, not moving. That was new. He kept his mouth open in a way that mouth generally shouldn’t be.“He’s drunk,” I said, “and dangerously drunk.”I took two small steps backward. Maybe he was a zombie. I knew zombies weren’t real, but he surely looked like one. And if I made any sudden movements, he might wake up and attack.As I took those two steps back, Margo took two equally small and quiet steps forward. “His eyes are open,” she said.“We gotta go home,” I said.She took another two steps. This time she was close enough and she reached out to touch his foot. “He’s gone,” Margo said, as if I couldn’t tell.(Fr om “Paper Towns” by John Green with major adaption) 36. Why the author “always got nervous whenever Margo was about to show up”?A．He was afraid that Margo might give him a lesson physically.B．He felt that Margo’s way of riding a bike could put them both in danger.C．He had admiration for the cool and gorgeous appearance and action of Margo.D．He didn’t like the horrifying green dragon breathing a fire of orange glitter.37. How does Margo feel about the author’s invention of a “Ringolator”?A．It was a brilliant idea that may change the world.B．It sounded silly yet amusing, so she showed her kindness.C．It called for experiment in the Jefferson Park.D．It gave out beams of light and was bright.38. What happened to the man most probably?A．He was playing hide and seek. B．He was a new comer to the park.C．He was already dead when found. D．He was becoming a zombie39. What can best describe Margo?A．Gorgeous and timid. B．Innocent and cute. C．Bright and imaginative. D．Calm and brave.ROCKET TO SPACEby Diego Ramirez -Astronaut’s life inspaceship -Two months from launch to landing-Learn about Careers in SpaceWas $39.95Now $19.95 PETby Kitty Wolfe -Quiz: what pet are you mostcomfortable with? -Compare characters and kinds of cats and dogsHalf price: Now only $15ICY JOURNEYby Same Mcgee -Explorers’ Arcticadventures to the south Pole -Remarkable achievements of fifteen brave men-839 pages for only $12.50 HANDIWORK MAKE-Published 6 times a year-$22.50 for six books-Make money with dolls-Create baskets from cloth, wood, and feathers-Make international suits and blankets by hand40. If you buy all of the books advertised, how much money can you save now?A．$69.95 B．$15 C．$20 D．$3541. Which of the following statements is true?A．In Pet, the author compares different characters and breeds of domestic animals such as cats and dogs.B．Icy Journey deals with fifty men’s exciting and unforgettable adventures in the South Pole.C．Rocket to Space gives a vivid account of a space journey from initial preparations to final landing.D．Handiwork Make teaches readers how to make dolls, baskets, suits and blankets with the help of special tools.42. Rosie is a high school student interested in adventures and has two pet dogs. At present, she is eager to earn some money for her university education. Which of the following books will you recommend to her?A．Pet B．Handiwork MakeC．Rocket to Space D．Icy JourneyA study by French researchers that was published last month in the Journal Animal Cognition found that not only do cats react to what scientists call cat-directed speech ---- a high-pitched voice similar to how we talk to babies ---- they react to who is doing the talking“We found that when cats heard their own ers using a high-pitched voice, they reacted more than when they heard their owner speaking normally to another human adult,” said Charlotte de Mouzon, an author of the study and cat behavior expert at the Université Paris Nanterre. “But what was very surp rising in our results was that it actually didn’t work when it came from a stranger’s voice.”Unlike with dogs, cat behavior is difficult to study, which is part of why humans understand them less. Cats are often so stressed by being in a lab that meaningful behavioral observations become impossible. And forget about trying to get a cat to sit still for an M.R.I. scan to study its brain function.So the researchers for the latest study went to the cats’ homes and played recordings of different types of speech and different speakers. At first, Dr. de Mouzon and her team were worried that the cats weren’t reacting at all. But then they studied film recordings of the encounters. “Their reactions were very subtle,” Dr. de Mouzon said. “It could be just moving an ear or turning the head towards the speaker or even freezing what they were doing.”In a few cases, the cats in the study would approach the speaker playing a voice and meow. “In the end, we had really clear gains in the cat’s attention when the owner was using cat-directed speech,” Dr. de Mouzon said.The findings showed that “cats are paying close attention to their caretakers, down to not only what they are saying, but how they are saying it,” said Kristyn Vitale, an assistant professor of animal health an behavior at Unity College in Maine who was not involved in the new study.The new study complements Dr. Vitale’s own research into relationships between a cat and its owner. This relationship is so important, Dr. Vitale’s research has found, that it re plicates (复制) the connection between a kitten and its mother. “It is possible that attachment behaviors originally intended for interactions with their mother have now been modified for interactions with their new caretakers, humans.”“For years, scientists didn’t ask the right questions about cats,” Dr. de Mouzon said. Now those who are convinced of the X of cats won’t like the answers that are emerging. Cats don’t hate us after all, Dr. Vitale said, adding that “a growing body of work supports the idea that social interaction with humans is key in the life of a cat.”43. What kind of voice will attract ca ts’ attention most according to the article?A．Their owners’ ordinary voice.B．A high-pitched voice from a baby.C．A high-pitched voice from a stranger. D．The cat-directed speech from theirowners.44. What does the underlined “X” in last paragraph proba bly stand for?A．disloyalty B．cuteness C．naughtiness D．enthusiasm45. Which of the following can be inferred from the article?A．Cats pay as much attention to their owners as dogs do.B．A cat’s attachment to its owner probably resembles that to its mother.C．People understand dogs more than cats because the former are more loyal.D．Many believe and appreciate the fact that cats are somewhat indifferent to humans.46. What is the passage mainly about?A．The social interaction between cats and human s is important to cats’ life.B．Those convinced that cats are cold disapprove of the opposing evidence.C．Cats actually pay close attention to their owners when treated properly.D．Cats actually treat their owners in a similar way as they treat their mothers.Writing a film review needs your patience to watch a film with a critical eye, recognize all the information about it and then write a detailed film review. 47 A good review is not just a summary of a movie, but a critical analysis that examines why and how a movie works and whether the film succeeds in its presentation.When writing a film review, always consider who the intended audience is for the film and the audience you are writing for. 48 Additionally, it should show clearly that you not only viewed the movie, but also read the novel or play which formed the basis of the movie.You should focus your review around a large argument, such as why the film works or fails to work and what are both the successful and unsuccessful elements. 49 A good film review uses scenes and dialogue from the film to support its larger argument. Moreover, a good review focuses on whether and how a movie works and whether the reviewer recommends it. Finally, a good reviewer shows how a movie works psychologically, emotionally, intellectually and even spiritually.50 Watch a film with a critical eye. Always include information on the director, main characters, the historical period used in this film, editing and camera work. Write an outline and a thesis statement for your film review. Be creative and hardworking so that you can have chances of a good grade.If someone you know asks you nosy（爱管闲事的）questions, then you are not obliged to answer if you don’t want to. Here it is more important that you have some polite brush-off（拒绝）, but it is still not rude for you to refuse.If you think they shouldn’t have asked the question like “How much money do you earn?”， then I strongly recommend looking very shocked and saying “I can’t believe you just asked me that!” and either leaving them to get out of it or moving on yourself to another subject. If they try to press you by saying “I was just interested…” Then you can keep the shocked look and say “I’m not telling you that with as much emphasis as you like on the‘you’.”But what if the question isn’t quite so unforgivable? Then you need a more smiling response: “I can’t possibly tell you that” or “I’m not telling anyone that” or “Wouldn’t you like to know?” But you must stand firm, because otherwise they’ll never learn and will keep expecting you to tell them your innermost secrets. There is certainly never any need to tell your secrets just because someone else told theirs.There are questions that seem perfectly reasonable—“Are you planning to move?” , “Are you going to go back to work?” , “Are you going on holiday this year?”—but if answered truthfully might lead to unexpected revelations of something bad. Here you a re free to tell white lies and say “We don’t know/haven’t decided yet/haven’t really thought about it”. Looking vague and changing the subject is the key here. If the question was reasonable, then it’s polite to embarrass the asker as little as possible—they were probably only making conversation in the firstplace.____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________52. 这是一本如此好的小说，不同的读者可以和里面不同的人物产生共鸣。

重庆市第十一中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

重庆市第十一中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

重庆市第十一中学校2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题一、阅读理解One of the best advantages of technological advancements is the fact that it has given us so much more freedom in the way we work. That so many jobs can be done remotely means you can travel and work from anywhere you want in the world. Here are some of the best cities to live and work in.Tallinn, EstoniaOften overlooked as a tourist destination, Tallinn has become known as Europe's next Silicon Valley. Not only that, it is absolutely amazing. The Old Town has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is full of Gothic architecture and lots of historical landmarks.Budapest, HungaryBudapest is an ideal city for anyone who is crazy about wandering. It has a diverse culture, delicious and affordable food, and best of all, a low cost of living compared to othermajor cities. Its Neo-Renaissance architecture has made it one of Europe's most beautiful cities.Da Nang, VietnamUnlike large cities like Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, Da Nang's advantage is that it is still pretty unknown to many people. That means there are fewer tourists while still providing the same attractions of a big noisy city. Enjoy the most delicious food, buy fresh coconuts on the beach, and rent a motorbike and drive over Hai Van Pass.Lisbon, PortugalLisbon is becoming popular as a co-working community, and it's clear why so many flooded into this city. With 300 days of sunshine each year, unbelievable nightlife, and delicious food, there are certainly worthwhile places to spend your time at. Lisbon has agrowing tech scene but is still very leisurely.1．What do Tallinn and Budapest have in common?A．Their living cost is low. B．They have beautiful architecture.C．They are famous technology centers. D．They are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage.2．Which country is the city offering a beach tour located in?A．Estonia. B．Vietnam. C．Hungary. D．Portugal.3．What is unique about Lisbon?A．It offers delicious food. B．It is a quiet European city.C．It is famous for beautiful scenery. D．It enjoys sunshine most of the year.The sun was rising as we drove across the Minnesota state line to New York for my new Ph.D．program. The move was good for me professionally, but I worried about my husband and daughters. I also feared that I wouldn’t be able to give my kids the childhood they deserved.Anne, our first daughter, came into the world when I was a junior majoring in biology in college. It was challenging to balance classes, work schedules, and being a mom. But I got through it, finding moments of joy along the way. On the nights when I was home, I’d read my class notes out loud with my daughter. She’d respond by asking questions, such as “Mom, what are bacteria?” It helped us both learn.After I graduated, I knew that I would need a Ph.D．to land the kind of job I wanted. I arrived in New York feeling more than the usual new-grad-student anxiety. I also suffered from a more personal fear that I was being selfish—that my decision to invigorate my career was going to have long-term negative impacts on my kids.Over the past year, though, I’ve started to let go of some of this worry. I’ve realized that we have not only adapted to our new situation, but things are getting better. My husband landed a job that he is happy with. Anne dreams of becoming a marine biologist. Recently, while driving past the cancer institute I work at, Anne said, “Thinking about people having cancer is so sad, but I feel better knowing that you are researching it to help.”Navigating academia as a young mother is hard, but it’s also rewarding. My kids are learning to look at the world through the lens of science, and watching their mom succeed inspires them. I look forward to seeing them follow my footsteps, whatever path they choose.4．How did the writer feel about the move for her Ph.D．program?A．It was fruitful but exhausting. B．It was the last thing she would do.C．It was hopeful but challenging. D．It was promising for the whole family.5．Which can best replace the w ord “invigorate” in Paragraph 3?A．boost. B．change. C．create. D．choose.6．What could be inferred from Anne’s words in Paragraph 4?A．People are afraid of having cancer. B．Cancer is health enemy No.1.C．Her mother takes her job seriously. D．Anne is proud of her mother.7．What might be the best title of the text?A．Onwards and Upwards B．Double Gains of Mum’s PursuitC．Like Mother Like Daughter D．Generation Gap Narrowed by LoveFaced with a declining population and workforce, Japan has been increasingly turning to robots for help. Overthe years, the robots have carried out a large number of human tasks, including building products and providing care for the elderly.However, the robots currently being used by companies, like Walmart and Amazon, are only able to perform single, repetitive tasks, such as stacking boxes. Model-T, on the other hand, has a wider range of movement and is able to hold, pick and place objects of several different shapes and sizes into different locations, making it ideal for convenience and grocery stores, which sell a large variety of items.Model-T robots are operated from a distant location by human “pilots” wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset and special gloves, which allow them to feel the product the robot is holding in their hands and guide it to the right shelf.The VR-controlled robots are ten times cheaper than automated robots, because they don’t require advanced programming and are easier to develop and maintain. And their easy-to-use controls require little training. Tomohiro Kano, a general manager in charge of development at FamilyMart, believes this will enable the chain to recruit workers who would typically not work in stores.Though Model-T appears to be getting rapidly through the experiments, it is not quite ready to enter the workforce. Besides being a lot slower than humans, it is also only able to lift packaged items, and cannot get hold of things such as fruits and vegetables. The company is working to improve the weaknesses and hopes to introduce a faster, more skillful Model-T within the next two years. They believe that in addition to the stores, the robots could also be useful in hospitals, allowing doctors to do operations from remote locations.8．What is one of the features of Model-T according to the text?A．It works much faster than humans. B．It can easily hold all kinds of objects.C．It can be operated from a distance away. D．It is harder to produce than an automated robot.9．What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 4 refer to?A．The low price of Model-T. B．The easiness to operate Model-T.C．The low-level programming of Model-T. D．The strict training for maintaining Model-T.10．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．Model-T is now being massively produced.B．Japan’s workforce will be r educed by Model-T.C．The weaknesses of Model-T have been overcome.D．Model-T may be used in wider fields in the future.11．In which section of a website can we read this text?A．Technology. B．Economy. C．Lifestyle. D．Environment.Sunday Bakeshop in Oakland, California, makes foods that mix American and Asian cultures. The restaurant makes foods that are cooked or baked in an oven. Many of them are sweet. For example, the shop sells something called a dim sum cookie. It looks like a sugar cookie but has sesame (芝麻) seeds on top and sweetened red beans inside. Dim sum is a word for Cantonese foods from southern China.The dim sum cookie is Elaine Lau’s way of honoring her grandmother who would make a kind of food that had a similar taste. Lau’s restaurant also makes Chinese White Rabbit candy cookies. Those sweets would not be found in any bakery in Asia but are a mixture of Asian and Western foods. Lau said she speaks to Asian Americans and others at her store. She said: “We get a lot of comments, for example,‘The cookies are just like little lovely kitties and puppies.’ ‘Oh this took me back to several years ago when I was growing up.’” She added that it was nice to create good memories and feelings with her pastries (糕点).Bakeries that combine the feeling of growing-up Asians and Americans have been opening up more often in recent years. Traditional Asian ingredients are being mixed with European or American pastries into something new. The creations are a way for young Asian Americans to celebrate their identity.“Older traditional Asian bakeries make foods that immigrants miss from their home country. The new bakeries celebrate Asian culture and are part of a natural progression,” said Robert Ku, who is an Asian American studies professor at Binghamton University in New York state. He also wrote the book Dubious Gastronomy: The Cultural Politics of Eating Asian in the USA.“The bakers are showing that their foods, which mix cultures, are just as American as apple pie. It’s sort of the artistic side of Asian A merican identity that’s often ignored,” Ku said. “They’re instead really trying to fuse things together.”12．What does Lau think of her work?A．Tiring. B．Demanding. C．Confusing. D．Rewarding.13．What are the older traditional Asian bakeries trying to do?A．Create a new way of showing their identities.B．Celebrate the Asian culture in foreign countries.C．Remind the immigrants of their hometown flavor.D．Introduce young Asian Americans to new culture.14．What does the underlined word “fuse” in the last paragr aph mean?A．Combine. B．Improve. C．Invent. D．Consume.15．What is the suitable title for the text?A．Asian American Cookies Become American's Favorite FoodB．Varieties of New Asian Foods Are Created by American CooksC．Asian American Bakeries Mix Together Cultures to Create New FoodsD．Traditional Asian Food Becomes Popular with American Young People二、七选五Experts are always advocating the health benefits of biking. And while the barrier to entry is low-pretty much all you need to know to start cycling is how to ride a bike itself—people often ask me if I have any tips for beginner bikers.Below, a few things I’ve learned along the way that help make for a safer and more joyful ride:Follow the rules of the road. Brake at yellow lights, stop for pedestrians and maintain a solid distance from cars. ____16____ Therefore, never fly through stop signs, approach too close to the front vehicles or shout at cars.____17____ A British doctor recently made headlines when he claimed that wearing a bike helmet is actually more dangerous than traveling without one, but most research suggests otherwise. A full 98 percent of bike commuters (上下班族) own a helmet, so you’ll be in good company, anyway.Make a playlist. Laws against riding with headphones vary from state to state, and it’s never proper to listen to music in more than one ear. But cruising around to a soundtrack can be an amazing feeling, so consider buying a wireless speaker you can fix on your frame. ____18____Know your rights. If you do end up getting into a collision (碰撞), stay on the scene until the police come.____19____ Cyclists are too often taken advantage of in bad situations, especially if their injuries don’t seem to be apparent.Find some friends. As great as it can be to bike alone, zipping down the street in a big group is an equally satisfying experience. ____20____ V arious bicycle trips are often organized, which provides opportunities to develop friendship among bikers.A．Get fully equipped.B．Be sure to get a helmet.C．Most cities have enough resources for the cycling community.D．It’s necessary that you give them an accurate report of the incident.E．Most of us will feel it obviously safer to ride on a bike than in a car.F．Then put together a list of your favorite tunes and get ready to enjoy them.G．Pushing to the limit not only gives bikers a bad reputation, but also a great danger.三、完形填空Boundaries are everywhere. Some are for security. Some are for privacy. But some are just for us to___21___ .One day, after supper, I took a walk on the ___22___ . Taotao, my 5-year-old son, was bouncing excitedly behind me. He ___23___ a thin stick and acted as the Monkey King all the time. The sidewalk was paved by red bricks,___24___ sharply with the pitch（沥青）-paved bikeway and formed a clear ___25___ . "Use the sidewalk. It's safe", I ___26___ my son frequently.Suddenly a maple leaf was blown off and ___27___ quietly on the bikeway, about two steps away. Taotao was totally ___28___ . He stopped, bent down and tried to fetch it but failed. He ___29___ his stick, tried hard again but still failed. A bit ___30___ , he stood up and moved one step forward, but not beyond the boundary. After several more attempts with the stick, the leaf was still not moving to him. I was right beside him, worried a lot about his further ___31___ .Finally, he stood up, threw away the stick ___32___ , stepped across the boundary and picked up the leaf directly. Yeah! I saw a ___33___ smile on his face!Many times we ___34___ our thinking within a boundary and can't find a good solution; many times we hold existing ___35___ at hand, never thinking about whether they are still useful. We are not lacking in knowledge but short of knowing how to break the thinking boundaries.21．A．build B．break C．adjust D．expand22．A．driveway B．crosswalk C．sidewalk D．bikeway23．A．swung B．hid C．rolled D．bent24．A．contrasting B．combining C．comparing D．corresponding25．A．sign B．boundary C．figure D．pattern26．A．threatened B．urged C．inspired D．reminded27．A．laid B．put C．sank D．landed28．A．convinced B．absorbed C．controlled D．trapped29．A．broke up B．picked up C．reached out D．sent out30．A．annoyed B．satisfied C．delighted D．concerned31．A．progress B．vision C．observation D．findings32．A．repeatedly B．accidentally C．heavily D．carefully33．A．bitter B．embarrassing C．sweet D．curious34．A．start B．restrict C．close D．operate35．A．facilities B．materials C．weapons D．tools四、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。