高二上期中考试英语试卷

绝密★考试结束前2024学年第一学期期中杭州地区（含周边）重点中学高二年级英语学科试题考生须知：1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。

3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。

第I卷第一部分：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。

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

1. When will the meeting startA. At 9:10.B. At 9:20.C. At 9:25.2. Why does the man make the callA. To learn about a policy.B. To cancel an appointment.C. To ask about a medical bill.3. What are the speakers talking aboutA. A web page.B. A computer problem.C. A downloaded file.4. Where does the conversation take placeA. At an airport.B. In a delivery company.C. At a hotel5. What do the speakers think of JoelA. He is organized.B. He is unreliable.C. He is silent.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。

天津市2024-2025学年度第一学期期中学情调研高二年级英语学科本试卷分共100分，考试时间为100分钟。

答卷前，请务必将自己的姓名、考号、座位号填写在答题卡上相应位置。

答卷时，务必将答案涂写在答题卡上，答在试卷上的无效。

考试结束后，将答题卡和答题纸一并收回。

祝各位同学考试顺利！第Ⅰ卷 (共65分)第一部分：听力理解 (共15 小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)第一节听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want to know?A. Where the woman works out.B. How the woman stays fit.C. How to stay healthy.2. What is the man interested in?A. Whether people in China bargain everywhere.B. How to get a better price when doing the shopping in China.C. Where Chinese people usually go shopping.3. What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Old friends.B. Boss and secretary.C. Colleagues.4. What do we know about the woman?A. She is severely stressed.B. She is the man's doctor.C. She falls asleep easily.5. When was the woman scheduled to go to China at first?A. This Friday.B. This Saturday.C. This Sunday第二节听下面几段材料。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷一、阅读理解Impressive exhibitions in the US worth traveling for in 2024 Here are several museum exhibitions across the USA that are worth traveling for in 2024.1. Yayoi Kusama: Infinite LoveSFMOMA, San FranciscoOn view: now through September 7For six decades now, Japanese polymath Yayoi Kusama has been exploring the concept of the “infinity room.” These meditations on perception, the universe and existence itself combine bold colors, three-dimensional forms and mirror-generated visual illusions to transport viewers to an inclusive aesthetic world. In the exhibition Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love, they have landed in Northern California for the first time. Featured works including the brand-new Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity, I Would Offer My Love (2023) and the famous LOVE IS CALLING (2013) will be on display at SFMOMA through next fall. Be sure to reserve advance tickets the minute they go on sale.2. Matisse and the SeaSt Louis Art Museum, St LouisOn view: February 17-May 12,2024Henri Matisse lived for decades near the Mediterranean, and a number of blues carry through his entire oeuvre (全部作品), largely inspired by the reflection of light of the water. With the artist’s Bathers with Turtle (1907–8) as a museum highlight, the exhibition travels across both Matisse’s works and the world itself, with works by this 20th-century master in various media, depicting the sea as a subject and as a theme.3. Georgia O’ Keeffe: “My New Yorks”Art Institute of Chicago, ChicagoOn view: June 2-September 24,2024This show at the Art Institute of Chicago will explore how Georgia O’ Keeffe - an artist soclosely associated with the Southwest and nature - spent her formative years in the USA’s biggest city. Before she turned her eye to flowers and desert sunsets, Georgia O’ Keeffe captured the distinctive perspectives of New York City, looking up at skyscrapers from street level and down from her 30th-floor apartment.4. Whitney Biennial 2024: Even Better Than the Real ThingWhitney Museum of American Art, New Y ork CityOn view: starting March 20,2024Some leave angry. Others emerge inspired. Yet however you react, it’s hard to forget any Whitney Biennial. Multimedia pieces and political themes are never hard to detect. Organized by Chrissi e Iles and Meg Onli, the lineup at this year’s -Biennial has yet to be announced. But whoever the participants are, their work is sure to make a statement.1．What can we learn from the artist Yayoi Kusama and his works?A．His work Infinite Love has been on display for decades.B．His works feature incorporating varied colors boldly into the works.C．Dreaming of Earth’s Sphericity was inspired by the light of water.D．Four-dimensional forms will transport viewers to the universe.2．Who is most likely to be the target audience for the last exhibition?A．people concerned with current political affairs.B．people having a passion for economy.C．people fond of pursuing old fashion.D．people enthusiastic about different reactions. 3．What do the exhibition 2 and 3 have in common?A．Both artists prefer using city landscape in the works.B．Both exhibitions need to be reserved in advance.C．Both artists’ works focus on themes concerning surroundings.D．Both artists’ works embody political themes.My husband and I fell in love when we would sit and talk in the living room of my old apartment in front of the windows drinking cups of black coffee, sometimes until sunrise. I was so extremely fortunate to have finally found that one special person.However, it was soon after our honeymoon that my husband climbed into the tomb called “the office” and buried himself in piles of paperwork and clients, and I just kept silent for fear ofturning into a complaining wife. It seemed as if overnight an invisible wall had been put up between us. He just lay beside snoring like a hibernating bear unaware of my winter.When our daughter was born, my life was centred on her and I no longer seemed to care that my husband was getting busier and spending less time at home. Somewhere between his work timetable and our home and young daughter, we were losing contact with each other. That invisible wall was now being hardened by the mortar (砂浆) of indifference.Then tragedy struck our lives, when my husband’s younger brother was killed in 2001, together with thousands of other innocent people. He was identified only by the engraving (雕刻) on the inside of his wedding ring. Attending our brother’s memorial service was an eye-opening experience for both of us. For the first time, we saw our own marriage was almost like my in-laws. At the tragic death of the youngest son they could not reach out to comfort one another. It seemed as if somewhere between the oldest son’s first tooth and the youngest son’s graduation they had lost each other.Later one night, my husband told of his fear of dying and I spoke of trying to find myself in the writings of my journal. It seemed as if each of us had been hiding our soul-searching from the other.We are slowly working toward building a bridge - not a wall, so that when we reach out to each other, we do not find a barrier we cannot pass through or retreat from the stranger on the other side.4．what can we learn about the author’s husband From the second paragraph?A．He was fully involved in his work.B．He didn’t show any affection for her.C．He preferred his work to his family D．He got tired of his nagging wife5．What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 mean?A．The author’s husband’s brothers.B．The author’s husband’s brothers-in-law.C．The author’s husband’s parents.D．The author’s husband’s sisters-in-law. 6．Which of the following best describe the author?A．Dependent and critical.B．Sensitive and sensible.C．Sympathetic and emotional.D．Ambitious and understanding.7．What can we infer from the passage about the couple?A．Attending the memorial service worsened their relationship.B．Their brother’s death set off their reflection on marriage.C．Communication was a most effective means to break the barrier.D．The fear of dying prevented the husband from reaching out.Nobel science prizes are awarded in three areas: physics, chemistry and physiology or medicine. But occasionally some noteworthy discovery comes along that does not really fit into any of them. Similar flexibility, though in an area with far more profound consequences than ethology (行为学), has been demonstrated with regard to this year’s physics prize.Showing a sense of timeliness not always apparent in its deliberations, Sweden’s Royal Academy of Science has stretched the definition of physics to include computer science, and given its recognition to two of the pioneers of the artificial-intelligence (AI) revolution.John Hopfield of Princeton University and Geoffrey Hinton of the University of Toronto both did their crucial work in the early 1980s, at a time when computer hardware was unable to take full advantage of it. Dr Hopfield was responsible for what has become known as the Hopfield network - a type of artificial neural network that behaves like a physical structure called a spin glass, which gave the academy a fa int reason to call the field "physics". Dr Hinton’s contribution was to use an algorithm (算法) known to train neural networks.Artificial neural networks are computer programs based loosely on the way in which real; biological networks of nerve cells are believed to work. In particular, the strengths of the connections between "nodes" (结点) in such networks are plastic. Hopfield networks, in which each node is connected to every other except itself, are particularly good at learning to extract patterns from sparse (稀疏的) or noisy data.Dr Hinton’s algorithm enhances neural networks’ learning ability by letting them work, in effect, in three dimensions. Hopfield networks and their types are, in essence, two-dimensional. Though they actually exist only as simulations in software, they can be thought of as a structure of physical layers of nodes. Dr Hinton adjusted Dr Hopfield’s networks using a branch of maths called statistical mechanics to create what are known as Boltzmann machines. Boltzmann machines can be used to create systems that learn in an unsupervised manner, spotting patterns in data without having to be explicitly taught.It is, then, the activities of these two researchers which have made machine learning reallysing. AI models can now not only learn, but create. Such tools have thus gone from being able to perform highly specific tasks, such as recognizing cancerous cells in pictures of tissue samples or streamlining particle-physics data, to anything from writing essays for lazy undergraduates to running robots.8．Why does the writer mention the three areas of Nobel science prizes?A．To inform readers of the specific information.B．To introduce the flexibility of this years’ Nobel physics prize.C．To share with readers the importance of the Nobel prizes.D．To highlight the critical role physics plays in the world.9．What can be the evidence that the two researcher’s activities can be called “physics”?A．The Hopfield Networks are two-dimensional.B．The nodes in the Hopfield Network connect each other.C．The Hopfield Network functions in a similar way to a spin glass.D．The Hopfield Network can extract patterns using a little data.10．How did Dr Hinton strengthen neural networks’ learning ability?A．He used special physical principles.B．He changed the function of the networks.C．He thought of a structure suitable for the networks.D．He made use of maths to transform their ways of working11．What can be the main idea of the passage?A．AI neural networks can be widely used.B．Two researchers will be awarded the Nobel Physics Prize.C．AI researchers have received the Nobel Prize for Physics.D．Physiology and medicine researchers are common in the Nobel Prize winners.The term parasocial interaction (虚拟社交) was introduced in the 1950s by the social scientists Donald Horton and R. Richard Wohl. It was the early days of home television, and they were seeing people form a close connection with actors who were appearing virtually in their home. Today, the definition is much broader. After all, actors, singers, comedians, athletes, and countless other celebrities are available to us in more ways than ever before. Forming parasocialbonds has never been easier.Psychologists document cases of parasocial relationships that can go much deeper, with severe consequences. Scholars note parasocial bonds range from casual talk about stars to intense emotions, to uncontrollable behavior and fantasies. At the deepest level, the parasocial relationship can be dangerous, such as when a fan loses touch with reality and secretly follows a star. It can also lead to confusion about one’s own identity, particularly in adolescents who are still forming their sense of self, as they may model themselves on the media figures with whom they have parasocial relationships.In 2021, two psychologists from York University, in Canada, found that forming parasocial bonds was strongly related to avoidant attachment. That is, people who tended to push others away in their day-to-day lives were more likely to relate to fictional characters. You can easily see how parasocial relationships could be a replacement when one finds real-life attachment difficult. This could start a feedback cycle, in which avoiding close relationships stimulates parasocial bonding, which in turn leads to reduced interactions with real-life family and friends as the fans spends their time and energy on someone who doesn’t know they exist.My purpose here is not to say that parasocial interactions are always bad for you, or even abnormal. Rather, it is to suggest that heavy parasocial bonding might be a signal that you are crowding out the real people who can give you the love you truly need. One way to address this is to get some more distance from your fictional friends, thus pausing the feedback cycle and giving yourself more space to pursue in-person connection.12．How has parasocial interaction changed according to Paragraph 1?A．It has become more accessible.B．It has affected more celebrities.C．It has lost much of its significance.D．It has turned into a two-way process. 13．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．Reasons behind celebrity following.B．Origins of dangerous relationships.C．Different types of parasocial relationships.D．Potential harm of parasocialrelationships.14．Which of the following can lead to parasocial relationships?A．Socializing with strangers.B．Having strong family support.C．Participating in group activities.D．Struggling with relationships in reality.15．What might the author suggest for those with heavy parasocial relationships?A．Meeting fictional friends in real life.B．Seeking guidance from professionals.C．Hanging out more with real friends.D．Creating more space for being alone.We are overwhelmed by an unprecedented volume of information. 16 if we don’t actively engage with it.In order to stay focused and retain more information, it’s important to be highly engaged with the content. 17 It mostly relies on critical thinking. Active reading transforms passive absorption into an interactive, analytical process. There are many active reading strategies, but here are some of the most immediately useful.Understand the author’s purpose. 18 Take a few minutes to read the introduction or any other material available to become aware of the reason and intent of writing.Adjust your reading rate. Instead of using a constant rate, adapt yourself to the content you’re reading. 19 , and speeding up when it’s information you are already familiar with.Annotate the content. Taking notes is a great way to stay engaged with the content. Use the margins to write ideas that pop into your mind when reading something.Paraphrase. Whenever a new concept seems a bit more complex to grasp, stop reading and try to paraphrase it using your own words. This will force you to assess your level of understanding.Organize the information visually. Map the content into a graphic to better visualize it and make it your own. You can craft a simple mind map, or be creative with collages and other forms of visual thinking.Evaluate the content. Every so often, take a step back and think critically about what you’re reading. 20Consult a reference. Whenever you’ re in doubt, use a dictionary or another external reference to make sure you understand a new concept or an unfamiliar word’s meaning and have all the necessary background information.Summarize the ideas. Once you’ re done reading a book, sit down and write your own summary. Get bonus points if you publish it online to learn in public and get feedback and additional perspectives from other readers.Active reading will help you make the most of the time you spend reading books and blog posts by ensuring you retain more of the relevant content and can apply it in your day-to-day life and work.A．This means slowing down to comprehend better new or more complex information. B．Yet, research suggests that we forget up to 70% of new information within 24 hours.C．It matters for you to assess what you read.D．Active reading basically means reading something with the determination to understand, evaluate, and remember relevant aspects of what you read.E．Is it well structured, are there gaps in the argument, does the author sound biased?F．Is the goal of the author to inform, entertain, or advertise their product or services?G．Our life is packed with varied information.二、完形填空Michael Surrell and his wife had just parked the car when they got a call from their daughter, “The house next door is on fire!” He immediately went to 21 and saw an old woman cried. “The baby is inside!” “The baby” was 8-year-old Tiara Roberts, the woman’s 22 .Though the fire department had been called, Surrell 23 rushed into the burning house. The thick 24 caused him to stumble blindly around and made it impossible to 25 . After a few minutes in the smoke-filled house, he moved outside to 26 his breath.“Where is Tiara?” he asked 27 .“The second floor,” her grandma shouted back.Taking a deep breath, Surrell went in a second time. Because the house had a 28 layout to his, he found the stairs 29 and made it to the second floor.But the darkness was overwhelming. All he could feel was the crackling and popping of burning wood. Then a soft but 30 moan emerged. He crawled toward the sound, feeling around for any 31 of the little girl. Finally, he 32 something. He scooped Tiara into his arms, 33 through the smoke.Fortunately, Surrell managed to help Tiara out; she was 34 from the hospitalafter a few days. However, the fire worsened Surrell’s pulmonary (肺的) condition, which he suffered before, and he feels the effects even two years later. “It’s a small 35 to pay,” he says. “I would do it again without a second thought.”21．A．stimulate B．witness C．investigate D．innovate 22．A．niece B．granddaughter C．cousin D．daughter 23．A．consciously B．passionately C．instantly D．occasionally 24．A．mist B．smoke C．dust D．smog 25．A．escape B．distinguish C．see D．breathe 26．A．hold B．save C．waste D．catch 27．A．randomly B．cautiously C．nervously D．desperately 28．A．opposite B．similar C．different D．striking 29．A．mysteriously B．thrillingly C．threateningly D．effortlessly 30．A．distinct B．loud C．massive D．sharp 31．A．sense B．symbol C．sound D．sign 32．A．touched B．found C．explored D．got 33．A．running B．breaking C．struggling D．going 34．A．rescued B．composed C．suspended D．released 35．A．fee B．bill C．check D．price三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

准考证号_____________ 姓名____________（在此卷上答题无效）绝密★启用前萍乡市2024—2025学年度高二第一学期期中考试英语试卷（120分钟，总分150分）本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。

注意事项：1.答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号框。

不能答在试卷上，否则无效。

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

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。

并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What is wrong with the manA. He has the flu.B. He has a headache.C. He has a stomachache.2. Where does the conversation take placeA. At home.B. In a restaurant.C. On the farm.3. What will the woman doA. Watch a game.B. Buy some coffee.C. Visit a gallery.4. What does the woman ask the man to doA. Take her bags.B. Cancel their flight.C. Change a route.5. Where are the speakers probablyA. In a library.B. In the classroom.C. In a park.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。

北京九中2024--2025学年度第一学期期中统练2024.11年级：高二科目：英语（考试时间 100 分钟满分 100 分）第一部分：知识运用（共30分）一、词汇（共20小题，每小题0.5分, 共10分。

从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

)1.请选出与单词“access”匹配的释义。

A. 特点B. 主人C. 报告D. 进入2.请选出与单词“convince”匹配的释义。

A. 便利B. 自信C. 说服D. 控制3.请选出与单词“effective”匹配的释义。

A. 效率B. 有效的C. 效果D. 影响4.请选出与单词“employee”匹配的释义。

A. 雇员B. 雇主C. 雇佣D. 雇佣合同5.请选出与单词“depressed”匹配的释义。

A. 绝望的B. 沮丧的C. 拼命的D. 敏感的6.请选出与单词“guilty”匹配的释义。

A. 自私的B. 忧愁的C. 内疚的D. 烦恼的7.请选出与单词“competitor”匹配的释义。

A. 竞争B. 比赛C. 能力D. 选手8.请选出与单词“devotion”匹配的释义。

A. 宿舍B. 提升C. 奉献D. 信任9.请选出与单词“contrast”匹配的释义。

A. 合同B. 差异C. 控制D. 捐献10.请选出与单词“intensity”匹配的释义。

A. 强度B. 意图C. 影响D. 邀请11.请选出与释义“极好的；难以置信的”匹配的单词。

A. incredibleB. passionateC. worthwhileD. sensitive12.请选出与释义“热心的，热衷的”匹配的单词。

A. emotionalB. enthusiasticC. gratefulD. practical13.请选出与释义“偏好，爱好”匹配的单词。

A. passionB. presentationC. preferenceD. principle14.请选出与释义“最后的，最终的”匹配的单词。

杭州二中2024学年第一学期高二年级期中考英语试卷本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分，考试时间120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷选择题（共95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纸上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will the speakers probably do next?A. Cook at home.B. Explore a street.C. Eat out.2. Which desk is the man going to buy?A. The one with two drawers.B. The one with three drawers.C. The one with two pen holders.3. How does the woman describe her move?A. Stressful.B. Smooth.C. Unexpected.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a bank.B. In a bookstore.C. In a post office.5. What are the speakers discussing?A. A course.B. An instrument.C. A sport.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。

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。

2024-2025学年四川省成都市第七中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷Are you dreaming of overcoming Mount Kilimanjaro, but not sure which route to take? Here’s an overview of four Kilimanjaro routes for you.Marangu RouteThe Marangu Route, also known as the “Coca-Cola Route”, is distinguished by its cottage accommodations and is a popular choice for climbers aiming to reach the top of Kilimanjaro.Providing a more comfortable option compared to camping, these simple cottages offer basic facilities and can be a welcoming sight after a day of challenging hiking.Machame RouteThe Machame Route, often referred to as the “Whiskey Route”, is famous for its splendid landscapes and challenging summit (顶峰) night that tests climbers’determination and tolerance.The night before the summit push, is a laborious test, characterized by sharp, rocky terrain (地形) and freezing temperatures, where climbers rely on their mental strength and physical preparedness to overcome the final barriers to Uhuru Peak.Lemosho RouteThe Lemosho Route offers breathtaking scenic views and owns one of the highest summit success rates among the Kilimanjaro routes, making it a favorite among climbers.What sets the Lemosho Route apart is its gradual ascent (上升) profile, allowing climbers to accustom effectively and increase their chances of reaching the summit successfully.Rongai RouteThe Rongai Rout e provides a quiet hiking experience, allowing climbers to adapt gradually while impressing themse lves with the untouched wilderness of Kilimanjaro’s northern side.Adaptation becomes more manageable due to the route’s gentle ascent, allowing climbers to adjust to the increasing height comfortably. The unique advantage of this path is its relatively lower traffic, providing a peaceful experience in harmony with nature’s patterns.1. What makes Marangu Route special?A．The accommodations. B．The free Coca-Cola.C．The camping sight. D．The challenging hiking.2. What is most required when you choose Machame Route?A．Climbing equipment. B．Help of Whiskey.C．Teamwork of climbers. D．Strong willpower.3. What do the last two routes have in common?A．They have lower traffic. B．They offer vast wilderness.C．They are easier to adapt to. D．They are planned for the old.I was sitting in a chemistry lab class during my first year of university, nervous about the experiment we were to perform. I grabbed a pipette and, as I feared, my hand started to shake. The experience was disheartening. I was hoping to pursue a career in science, but I started to wonder whether that would be possible. I thought my dreams had crashed to the ground.I was a boy born with brain damage. My family managed to find good doctors where we lived, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, and I took part in clinical trials testing new treatments. Shortly after my first birthday, I started walking and it became clear that my intelligence function was unaffected. So, in some sense, I was lucky. Still, I couldn’t do some things growing up. Both hands shook, especially when I was nervous or embarrassed. My left hand was much worse than my right, so I learned to write and do simple tasks with my right hand, but it wasn’t easy to do anything precisely.As a teenager, I faced a lot of bullyi ng at school. Feeling alone, I joined a study group called “The natural world”. I thought that getting into the world of animals would keep me away from people. That’s how I came into the field of biology. At university, I enjoyed the lectures in my scienc e classes. Many lab tasks proved impossible, however. As I struggled with my mood, I read a book about depression. From then on, the physiology of mental disorders became my scientific passion. I looked into what was being done locally and was excited to discover a lab that did behavioral experiments on rats to study depression.At the end of my second year, I approached the professor of the lab to see whether I could work with her. I was afraid to admit I couldn’t do some lab tasks. To my relief, she was c ompletely supportive. She set me to work performing behavioral experiments for others in the lab with the help of colleagues. I loved the supportive atmosphere and stayed there to complete my master’s and Ph. D.I’ve come to realize that my hands aren’t th e barrier I thought they were. By making use of my abilities and working as part of a team, I’ve been able to follow my passions. I’ve also realized that there’s much more to being a scientist than performing the physical labor. I may not collect all the d ata in my papers, but I’m fully capable of designing experiments and interpreting results, which, to me, is the most exciting part of science.4. What was the author’s dream?A．To live a normal life. B．To become a scientist.C．To get a master’s degree.D．To recover from depression.5. Why did the author say he was lucky in Paragraph 2?A．Because he didn’t lose the function of both hands.B．Because he learned how to walk at the age of one.C．Because his family could afford to see good doctors.D．Becau se his brain damage didn’t affect his intelligence.6. What can you learn from the passage?A．The team in the lab urged him to further his study.B．The author finally finished the lab tasks on his own.C．The author’s experience inspired him to help others.D．The author’s loneliness led him to the world of biology.7. What message does the author want to express?A．Loving yourself makes a difference.B．Opportunity follows prepared people.C．A bright future begins with a small dream.D．The sun somehow shines through the storm.Faced with an attempt by a new chatbot to imitate (模仿) his own songs, the musician Nick Cave delivered a strong response: it was “an absolutely horrible attempt”. He understood that AI was in its babyhood, but could only co nclude that the true horror might be that “it will forever be in its babyhood”. While a robot might one day be able to create a song, he wrote, it would never grow beyond “a kind of burlesque (滑稽的模仿)”, because robots-being composed of data-are unable to suffer, while songs arise out of suffering.Fans of Cave and his band will agree that his music is inimitable, but that doesn’t mean they would necessarily be able to tell the difference. A few days before Cave’s remarks, experts were asked to distinguish between four genuine artworks and their AI imitations. Their conclusions were wrong five times out of 12, and they were only unitedly right in one of the four picture comparisons. These are party games, but they point to an unfolding challenge that must be managed as a matter of urgency because, like it or not, AI art is upon us. The arrival of the human-impersonating ChatGPT might have increased general awareness, but artists across a wide range of disciplines are already exploring its potential, with the da ncer Wayne McGregor and London’s Young Vic Theatre among those who have created AI-based works.A strongly-worded report from Communications and Digital Committee (CDC) issued a wake-up call to the government, urging it to raise its game in educating future generations of tech-savvy professionals, and tackling key regulatory challenges. These included reviewing reforms to intellectual property law, strengthening the rights of performers and artists, and taking action to support the creative sector in adapting to the disturbances caused by swift and stormy technological change.While developing AI is important, it should not be pursued at all costs, the CDC stressed. It deplored the failure of the Department for Digital, Culture, and Media to offer a defence against proposed changes to intellectual property law that would give copyright exemption (版权豁免) to any work, anywhere in the world, involving AI text and data mining.The challenges of AI are both philosophical, as Cave suggested, and practical. They will unfold over the short and long term. State-of-the-art creative industries have a key role to play in shaping andexploring the philosophical ones, but they must have the practical help they require to survive and be successful. They need it now.8. Why does the author mention the four picture comparisons in Paragraph 2?A．To stress the similarities between AI art and human art.B．To argue that human art will be replaced by AI art.C．To prove AI is stretching the boundaries of art.D．To imply AI art cannot be underestimated.9. What does the underlined word “deplored” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A．Clearly analyzed. B．Bravely suffered.C．Strongly criticized. D．Accurately perceived.10. What can be inferred from the passage?A．Some artists see AI as a tool even though it is a threat.B．Creative industries are responsible for causing the AI problem.C．Tech professionals need more training to better understand AI art.D．The quality of AI art dismisses concerns about intellectual property.11. Which would be the best title for the passage?A．The Creative Thief: AI Makes Perfect ArtB．AI in Art: A Battle That Must Be FoughtC．Threat or Opportunity: The Impact of AI on ArtD．The Rise of AI Art: What It Means to Human ArtistsThat dinosaurs ate the mammals that ran beneath their feet is not in doubt. Now an extraordinary fossil newly described in Scientific Reports, unearthed by a team led by Gang Han at Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology in China, shows that sometimes the tables were turned.The fossil - dated to about 125 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period-was formed when a flow of boiling volcanic mud swallowed two animals seemingly locked in a life-and-death fight. The one on top is a mammal. The other animal is a herbivorous species closely related to the Triceratops (三角恐龙). Animal interactions such as this are exceptionally rare in the fossil record.One possibility is that the mammal was eating something already dead, rather than hunting live prey. These days it is uncommon for small mammals to attack much larger animals. But it is not unheard of. And Dr. Han and his colleagues point out that those mammals which eat dead bodies typically leave tooth marks all over the bones of the animals. The dinosaur’s rem ains show no such marks.There is also a chance the fossil could be a fake. More and more convincing fakes have emerged, as this one did — though Dr. Han and his colleagues argue that the complex and tangled nature of the skeletons (骨骼) makes that unlikely, too.Assuming it is genuine, the discovery serves as a reminder that not all dinosaurs were enormous during the Cretaceous and not all mammals were tiny. From nose to tail, the dinosaur is just 1.2 meters long. The mammal is a bit under half a meter in length. Despite being half the size, the mammal has one pa w firmly wrapped around one of its prey’s limbs, and another pulling on its jaw. It is biting down on the dinosaur’s chest, and has ripped off two of its ribs. Before they were interrupted, it seems that the mammal was winning.12. What does the author imply in Paragraph 1?A．The fittest survives. B．The hunters become hunted.C．All dinosaurs ate mammals. D．The truth always comes to light.13. Why does the author mention the “tooth mark” in Paragraph 3?A．To prove the fossil was fake.B．To show the forming of the fossil.C．To illustrate the process of hunting.D．To suggest the dinosaur was hunted alive.14. What makes Dr. Han think the fossil is genuine?A．The size of the fossil.B．The absence of fake fossils.C．The agreement of the opinions.D．The complexity of the skeletons.15. What is the function of the last paragraph?A．It offers a likely cause.B．It highlights a solution.C．It justifies the discovery.D．It provides a new discovery.If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. 16The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. 17 We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom.This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. 18 Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.19 We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.20 It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.I had always been warmly praised for my basketball shooting ability when I was in high school. But when I went to Ohio State, I discovered that everyone on the team was _________ in his hometown.To win a starting job on the team, I had figured I would have to _________ the coach with my shooting ability. But it turned out that the team was _________ full of attacking players and what it needed was someone to _________ on defense. Unwillingly, I decided to take that role, but didn’t expect the _________ was to make all the difference to me later.One day, when we were _________ a game against the Bucks, I was called out by the coach, Milwaukee, who gave me the _________ to guard our court. Though feeling a bit _________, I accepted. Throughout the game, I continued playing the defense role.Then near the end of the game, in a(n) _________ to widen the score gap, Milwaukee gave me a precious __________. He asked me to organize an attack. Running to the center of the court, I__________ the ball. It was a __________ three-point play and the championship was ours.Standing there in that circle of cheering audience, I came to __________ the importance of teamwork. Just as Milwaukee said, “__________ teams maybe have one or two players who stand out; good teams have five who work together. It is amazing what can be achieved when no one cares who gets his own __________.”21.A．confident B．excellent C．famous D．inexpert22.A．show B．provide C．impress D．depress 23.A．naturally B．already C．powerfully D．officially 24.A．focus B．call C．wait D．rely25.A．decision B．approach C．comment D．solution 26.A．checking in B．packing up C．applying for D．preparing for 27.A．partner B．credit C．responsibility D．movement 28.A．disappointed B．satisfied C．awkward D．cheerful 29.A．goal B．order C．effort D．exchange 30.A．lecture B．opportunity C．request D．strategy 31.A．kicked B．held C．caught D．shot32.A．key B．suitable C．typical D．formal33.A．explore B．realize C．organize D．view34.A．Formal B．Professional C．Poor D．Best35.A．present B．improvement C．power D．honor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。

2024-2025学年四川省成都市四川大学附属中学高二上学期期中考试英语试卷Missing Pieces Project: Add Your Pieces to the Big PictureAll over England are places with stories to tell: from buildings to battlefields, some on your doorstep, others just a day trip away. Their stories are still being written, and they won't be complete until you share your side.The Missing Pieces Project invites you to share your pictures and stories of the unique, significant and memorable places on the National Heritage List for England. The List is a register of all nationally protected his toric buildings and sites across England. Your view of a place is as unique as you are, so every snapshot and story you add is an important piece of the picture. And the more pieces of the picture we have, the better we can work together to protect what makes these places special. Whether you have a connection to a place already or you' re discovering it for the first time, your views add important new pieces to the picture.Images: from phone snaps to scans of old photos and architects' drawings, from wide angles to close-upsStories: from memories of holidays, school trips and family events to information about grand openings and transformationsPhotos must be ones you took yourself, from public land or rights of way, or with permission from the landowner. To add an historic image, you must have the rights to it. See the Missing Pieces Project terms and conditions for more information.Sign in and make a difference.1. What is the purpose of the Missing Pieces Project?A．To create fine art pieces. B．To preserve historic places.C．To promote a story contest. D．To teach photography skills.2. How can you contribute to the project?A．By scanning a portrait of a great architect.B．By taking a picture of a newly- built museum.C．By writing a special story of your trip to France.D．By sharing memories of a protected English site.3. What is required for a photo taken on a private land?A．Quality information. B．Public permission.C．The owner's support. D．A right background.In medical school and throughout his career as a neonatologist, William Cashore was often asked to read and correct others’ work. Little did they know that he was a spelling champion, with atrophy(奖品) at home to prove it. Cashore won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1954 at age 14. Now 84, he’s the oldest living champi on of the contest, wh ich dates back to 1925. As contestants from this year’s competition headed home, he reflected on his experience and the effect it had on him.Cashore credits his parents for helping him prepare for his trip to Washington, D. C. , for the spelling bee. His mother was an elementary school teacher and his father was a lab technician with a talent for taking words apart and putting them back together.When the field narrowed to two competitors, the other boy misspelled “uncinate”, which means bent like a hook. Cashore spelled it correctly, then clinched the title with the word “transept”, an architectural term for the transverse part of a cross- shaped church.Cashore, who was given $500 and an encyclopedia set, enjoyed a brief turn as a celebrity. He didn’t br ag about his accomplishment after returning to Pennsylvania, but the experience quietly shaped him in multiple ways. “It gave me much more s elf-confidence and also gave me a sense that it’s very important to try to get things as correct as possible,” he said. “I’ve always been that way, and I still feel that way. If people are careless about spelling and writing, you wonder if they’ re careles s about their thinking.”“Preparing for a spelling bee today requires more concentration and technique than it did decades ago,” Cashore said. “The vocabulary of the words are far, far more technical. The English language, in the meantime, has imported a great many words from foreign languages which were not part of the English language when I was in eighth grade,” he added.4. What can we learn about Cashore from the first two paragraphs?A．He is the best ever spelling champion. B．He prepared alone for the spelling bee.C．He used his spelling ability to help others. D．He preferred to show off his spelling talent.5. What does the word “clinched” underlined in paragraph 3 refer to?A．Won. B．Declined. C．Removed. D．Gave. 6. How did the spelling bee competition affect Cashore?A．It helped him start his career. B．It strengthened his confidence.C．It limited his way of thinking. D．It brought him lasting popularity.7. What should we do to prepare for today’s spelling bee according to Cashore?A．Learn multiple languages. B．Go abroad for language study.C．Be a remarkable technician. D．Try to improve relevant skills.Social relationships are important to human happiness. But once relationships are formed, some will naturally wax and wane (兴衰), with many of us losing touch with friends and family that we were once close with.Across seven studies, the psychologists examined the attitudes of almost 2,500 participants to reconnecting with lost friendships, the barriers and reasons for doing so, and whether targeted interventions could encourage them to send that first message to an old friend.The psychologists set out-to measure this hesitance to reconnect by getting participants to rate their willingness to immediately carry out a range of activities, including calling or texting a friend they had lost touch with. They found that participants were as unwilling to reach out to an old fiend as they were to strike up a conversation with a stranger—or even to pickup rubbish.The top reported barriers included fears th at one’s old friend might not want to hear from them, that it would be too awkward after all this time, and feeling guilty. An excuse of being too busy—both the old friend and the participant—was the lowest cited reason for not reaching out.Notably, the psychologists found that participants believed there were only a few logical reasons to get in touch, with the fiend’s birthday reported as the most convincing. Reconnecting over the memory of a shared experience was the second most reported reason. Participants were least likely to consider getting in touch with an old friend to ask them a favour.As part of the research, the psychologists tested targeted interventions and they found that practising social connection with current networks by first sending a message to a warm friend was the most successful strategy, boosting reach out rates by over two thirds.But an expert explained: “Interestingly, despite people telling us that a key barrier to making contact with an old fiend was concerns over how the message might be received, the intervention that we designed to help overcome this anxiety had little effect.” The expert adds: “We know from decades of research that social relationships are a key source of happiness and meaning in our lives.”8. What is the primary focus of the psychologists research?A．The benefits of maintaining friendships.B．The process of forming new friendships.C．The attitudes towards reconnecting with old friends.D．The reasons for losing contact with long lost friends.9. What did the psychologist find regarding people’s willingness to reach out to old friends?A．Most participants were eager to reconnect.B．Participants hesitated to contact old friends.C．Participants preferred to reach out to ask for favors.D．Being too busy was the main reason for not reaching out.10. How does the expert think of the result of their intervention on social anxiety?A．Unsatisfactory. B．Unidentifiable. C．Predictable. D．Far-reaching.11. What’s the best title for the text?A．Gaining Happiness Through Social Ties B．The Pathways to Meaningful ConnectionD．Reviving Pre-existing Close Friendships C．To Strike up a Conversation with aStrangerCan artificial intelligence be made to tell the truth? Probably not, but the developers of large language model(LLM) chatbots should be legally required to reduce the risk of errors, says a team of ethicists (伦理学家). “What we’re just trying to do is to create a structure to get the companies to put a greater emphasis on truth or accuracy when they are creatin g the systems,” says Brent Mittelstadt at the University of Oxford.LLM chatbots, such as ChatGPT, generate human-like responses to users’ questions, based on statistical analysis of vast amounts of text. But although their answers usually appear convincing, they also tend to have “hallucination”. “We have these really, really impressive generative AI systems, but they get things wrong very frequently, and as far as we can understand the basic functioning of the systems, there’s no fundamental way to revamp that,” says Mittelstadt.This is a “very big problem” for LLM systems, given they are being rolled out to be used in a variety of contexts, such as government decisions, where it is important they produce factually correct, truthful answers, and are honest about the limitations of their knowledge, he says.To address the problem, Mittelstadt and his colleagues propose a range of measures. They say large language models should react in a similar way to how people would when asked factual questions. That mea ns being honest about what you do and don’t know. “It’s about doing the necessary steps to actually be careful in what you are claiming,” says Mittelstadt. This seems like a praiseworthy aim, but Eerke Boiten at De Montfort University, UK, questions whethe r the ethicists’ demand is technically practical. “I don’t understand how they expect legal requirements to mandate what I see as fundamentally technologically impossible,” he says.Mittelstadt and his colleagues do suggest some more straightforward steps that could make LLMs more truthful. The models should link to sources, he says — something that many of them now do to evidence their claims, while the wider use of a technique known as “retrieval enhanced generation” to come up with answers could limit th e likelihood of “hallucinations”.12. What is the main concern of the ethicists regarding LLM chatbots?A．The enormous development cost. B．The ethical decisions made by AI.C．Its inability to guarantee truthfulness. D．Its efficiency in processing texts.13. What does the underlined word “revamp” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A．Ignore. B．Fix. C．Discover. D．Escape.14. What is Eerke Boiten’s attitude towards the ethicists’ proposals for LMs?A．Tolerant. B．Conservative. C．Enthusiastic. D．Skeptical.15. Which of the following is suggested as a step to make LLMs more truthful?A．Linking to relevant sources. B．Using more complex data statistics.C．Encouraging user interaction. D．Reducing the size of the languagemodels.Travelling with friends can be an amazing experience where you could make lifelong memories or it could ruin your friendship. 16 Here are some rules you should follow to make sure your next trip with friends goes as smoothly as possible.17 Sure, you a nd your friends probably have some similar interests, but that’s not always the case. In an effort to keep everyone happy, go over travel plans and expectations ahead of time. Have each person categorize activities or sights into “must-see”, “want to see” and “would go if we have time”. Plan accordingly and make sure everyone can see some of their top attractions.Communicate and respect each other. Everyone has personal preferences when travelling— from getting the bed closest to the bathroom or sitting in the airplane’s window seat. But sometimes things don’t go as you like. In this case, share your requirements directly with your travel companions. 18 Have a conversation when problems arise, for communication is the key.Don’t disappear. When travelling with a group — or even just one other person — you may want some alone time. That’s completely fine, but make sure your friends know where you are and have a way of contacting you. 19Get off your phone. Of course, your friends will understand if you need to take a call from a family member, or in the event of a work emergency, but other than that, try to stay off your phone. 20 After all, the appeal of this type of trip is to spend time with friends. Just enjoy it!Lowe was facing a nightmare. His five-year-old son Tyler ________ from such a severe dental problem that he needed to have a(n)________ immediately. Lowe and his wife brought Tyler to Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver.“As we sat in the waiting room, we felt ________. And the way in which my wife was clinging to he r son just made the ________ of the situation heavier. ”Lowe remembered.When a nurse called the family back, Lowe’s ________ only grew. A young doctor walked into the room and told them that he would be in ________ of the surgery. As the doctor began to explain how it would proceed, Lowe’s mind ________ the worst possible outcome.But then the doctor did something beyond ________. He looked at both Lowe and his wife in the eye, put a hand on each of their shoulders, and ________ them, “Today, your son is my son.” Lowe said he would never forget what the young doctor said, which was very helpful and meaningful. His ________ fear gave way to calm.After the surgery was over, the doctor came back out to the family. “He ________ us with a big smile on his fac e and said our son is just fine, and you can see him here in a few minutes.” Lowe________.After the surgery, Tyler made a quick ________ and led a normal life again. The Whole family felt so lucky to meet such a ________ doctor and Lowe explained that words ________ to express how grateful he and his wife both were for what the doctor said and did that day.21.A．survived B．escaped C．suffered D．arose22.A．operation B．look C．exam D．check23.A．relieved B．restless C．conscious D．attentive24.A．extent B．amount C．range D．gravity25.A．emotion B．relief C．terror D．joy26.A．charge B．progress C．possession D．place27.A．set off B．turned up C．took over D．went to28.A．decisions B．control C．expectations D．description 29.A．inspired B．comforted C．judged D．shocked30.A．slight B．precious C．groundless D．previous31.A．headed B．approached C．consulted D．appealed32.A．recalled B．reviewed C．reminded D．responded33.A．cure B．discovery C．treatment D．recovery34.A．open-minded B．short-sighted C．warm-hearted D．good-tempered 35.A．failed B．intended C．managed D．attempted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。

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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 will the speakers go to the concert hallA. By subway.B. On foot.C. By taxi.2. What do the speakers need to buy nowA. Some bread.B. Some eggs.C. Some butter.3. What are the speakers talking aboutA. A CD.B. A gift.C. A musician.4. What is the weather like in the west of the man’s countryA. Sunny.B. Windy.C. Rainy.5. What does the man like doing nowA. Drawing.B. Practicing calligraphy.C. Playing the piano.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。

扬州市2024-2025学年度第一学期高二英语期中考试试卷满分150分考试时间120分钟第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．What time is it now?A．10:00 p. m.B．10:30 p. m.C．11:00 p. m.2．How does the boy feel?A．Excited.B．Sick.C．Puzzled3．What are the speakers probably doing now?A．Taking a swimming course.B．Watching the news.C．Walking by the river.4．Where are the speakers?A．In a lecture hall.B．At a cinema.C．On a train.5．What will the man do after work?A．Attend a wedding.B．Appear in court.C．Throw a party.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6．What is the man?A．A bank clerk B．An actor.C．A salesman.7．How did the woman know the man?A．She saw him on screen.B．She was his client.C．She met him at university.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

8．Why does the girl come to the man?A．To hand in her essay.B．To talk about her grade.C．To discuss his comments.9．What is the problem with the girl’s essay?A．It has no clear idea.B．It has many mistakes.C．It is too short.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。