重庆市南开中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

2022-2023学年全国高二下英语期中试卷考试总分：45 分考试时间： 120 分钟学校：__________ 班级：__________ 姓名：__________ 考号：__________注意事项：1．答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息;2．请将答案正确填写在答题卡上;卷II（非选择题）一、完形填空（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）1.(5分)Menninger took the hard way to climb Everest—the world's tallest peak.（1）________ hike it up, he decided to climb as a non-native Everest porter（挑夫）, which meant（2）________ packs weighing up to 220 pounds along rough, high altitude trails（小路）.Menninger came up with such a（n）（3）________ after spending a season as a guide in Nepal, and becoming（4）________ with life of these porters. "My goal was to have the same experience," he explains.The physical and emotional（5）________ of the job is laid（6）________ as Menninger is filmed struggling with a pack consisting of multiple bags tied together（7）________ trying to sleep at night in crowded freezing porter houses.A typical day（8）________ waking up at around 7:30 am and going to the client's hotelto（9）________ their bags and beginning to trek（长途跋涉）. Porters have to（10）________ for their own accommodation during treks. Some even regularly go without（11）________ to keep costs down. As they aren't（12）________ until the last day, they have no idea whether the trek has been economically worthwhile until they've（13）________ it.Life is never（14）________ for them. Last year was one of Everest's deadliest climbing seasons, largely（15）________ difficult weather conditions, and lack of experience.（16）________ the problems is a lack of communication between the porters and their mostly wealthy clients.With his film shot during this tough trek, Menninger wishes more were（17）________ of how much porters rely on their low salaries, and how much they contribute to the overall Everest experience. "（18）________, my film could encourage those porters by（19） ________ what they're ableto（20）________ and how hard they work."（1）A.Other thanB.SimplyC.Rather thanD.Directly（2）C.mailingD.wrapping（3）A.approachB.conclusionC.suggestionD.idea（4）A.pleasedB.boredC.fascinatedD.disappointed（5）A.paymentB.priceC.enjoymentD.courage（6）A.uncoveredB.messyC.untouchedD.understandableA.butB.orC.while（8）C.indicatesD.requires（9）A.searchB.collectC.deliverD.repair（10）A.fightB.askC.workD.pay（11）A.mealsB.permissionC.moneyD.limit（12）A.dismissedB.praisedC.tippedD.satisfiedA.climbedB.experiencedC.reached（14）B.challengingC.encouragingD.tough（15）A.focusing onB.owing toC.depending onD.leading to（16）A.Responding toB.Bringing aboutC.Getting rid ofD.Adding to（17）A.awarermedC.warnedD.sure（18）A.JoyfullyB.UnfortunatelyC.GenerallyD.HopefullyA.examiningB.claimingC.showing（20）A.understandB.bearplainD.imagine二、阅读理解（本题共计 4 小题，每题 5 分，共计20分）2.4 BEST READ-ALOUD BOOKS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGESThe Little Pear books, by Eleanor Frances LattimoreI love the simplicity of the Little Pear books, based on Lattimore's experience growing up in Shanghai in the early 1900's. Little Pear is a 5-year-old naughty boy living in a Chinese village, and each short chapter brings a new adventure in his family's life. The series offers children a window into a different world, described in language perfectly fit for a young child's sense of curiosity, excitement, and danger.We're Going on a Bear Hunt（Classic Board Books）, by Michael Rosen and Helen OxenburyNow young readers can join in the fun with this Classic Board Book edition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Full of delightful comedy, this tale of a brave family's joyous journey is sure to win new fans.The Wayside School series, by Louis SacharThe Wayside School series attracted me a lot when I read Mrs. Gorf turned all the children into apples. These books might be my all-time favorites to read aloud. Are they inspiring stories or morality tales（道德故事）or just comments on the educational system? Thanks to the gift of Louis Sachar, they're all three. The fact that he based the characters on actual students he taught at a California public school makes children love reading these stories more.The Tashi series, by Anna FienbergWho is Tashi? Is he the imaginary friend of a boy named Jack, or a real boy who's lived an unbelievable life? The Tashi series has been Australian bestsellers. I once recommended Tashi to a friend, who brought it along on a camping trip with her family. She told me that her son was so attracted by Tashi's adventures that he never wanted to leave the tent.（1）What do we know about the Little Pear?A.It tells a little boy's travel to a different world.B.It introduces Lattimore's family history.C.It adopts language suitable for children.D.It brings children a new hero.（2）What makes the Wayside School series more attractive?A.That they are full of educational meanings.B.That they include a series of funny stories.（3）Which of the following books will make kids laugh a lot?A.Little Pear.B.We're Going on a Bear Hunt.C.Wayside School.D.Tashi.3.Albert Einstein has a great effect on science and history. An American university president once said that Einstein had made a new outlook—a new view of the universe. It may be some time before the average mind understands fully the identity of time and space and so on, but even ordinary men now understand that the universe is something larger than ever thought before.By 1914 young Einstein had been world-famous. He accepted the offer to become a professor at the Prussian Academy of Science in Berlin. He had few duties, little teaching and unlimited chances for study, but soon his peace and quiet life were broken by World War Ⅰ.Einstein hated fighting and killing. The great suffering of the war affected him deeply, and he sat unhappily in his office doing little. He lost interest in his research. Only when peace came in 1918 was he able to get back to work. In the years following World War Ⅰ, honours were increasingly put on him. He became head of the Kaiser Whihem Institute of Theoretical Physics. But he himself refused the effort to put him in a position far above other people. He was well known for his humble（谦逊的）manners. He often said that his success would certainly have been achieved by others if he had never lived. In 1921 he won the Nobel Prize, and he was honoured in Germany until the rise of Nazism when he was driven from Germany because he was a Jew.（1）The main idea of the first paragraph is ________.A.the difficulty of Einstein's thought to othersB.the feeling of an American university president towards EinsteinC.the difference between science and historyD.the change in human thought produced by Einstein（2）From the second paragraph, we know Albert Einstein ________.A.enjoyed world popularityB.became head of a schoolC.was popular with his studentsD.enjoyed studying wars（3）Which of the following statements about Einstein is TRUE?A.He achieved more than other scientists in history.B.Our ideas about the universe differ from one another because of him.C.He kept working until peace came in 1918.A.Einstein's theory was soon accepted even by ordinary peopleB.more and more honours went to EinsteinC.Einstein almost had no chances for his researchD.Einstein was not honoured in Germany until the rise of NazismD.The delivery of the printer cost much time.（4）What does Ascione think of the new printed house?A.It is much cheaper than a brick house.B.It benefits a lot from the C3PO project.C.It is well received in construction industry.D.It is an inspiration for the construction industry.D.Suspect.（3）We can conclude from Paragraph 6 that pet cafes may ________.A.change our views of animalsB.teach us how to look after pets betterC.show us the importance of having petsD.remind us to value our family and friends（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Cafes Enjoy Great PopularityB.Ideal Shelters for Lovely AnimalsC.Animals Turn into CompanionsD.Animal Lovers from Different Cities三、书面表达（本题共计 1 小题，共计5分）6. （5分）第一节假定你是李华，你校上周六在南山社区进行了义务劳动。

2023年重庆市南开中学校中考二模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、单项选择1．Lily, you are so careless. Did you notice that there is ________ “s” in the word “island”?A．the B．a C．an D．/2．Most people have the habit of talking to ________ when they are alone.A．them B．they C．their D．themselves 3．The Dragon Boat Festival falls ________ June 22nd this year, and now we can see a lot of delicious zongzi at the supermarket.A．in B．at C．on D．by4．There will be a ________ music festival next week in Happy Valley where we can enjoy music and fun rides.A．3 days B．3-day C．3-days D．3 day’s 5．The weather is getting hotter. Food may quickly go bad ________ it is put into the fridge.A．if B．while C．unless D．until 6．Although I ________ early this morning, I still arrived late because of the heavy traffic.A．left B．leave C．is leaving D．will leave 7．The man is feeling much better now, so you ________ call a doctor.A．couldn’t B．can’t C．mustn’t D．needn’t 8．Too much time ________ on computer games by most teenagers every day. Their parents are worried about their health and study.A．is wasting B．is wasted C．was wasted D．wasted 9．—Tina, mom says we can have a pet. How about a dog?—I prefer a cat. It is much ________ to take care of.A．easy B．easier C．easiest D．the easiest 10．—David asked ________ in China.—I am afraid not. Chinese usually shake hands with a lady as a greeting.A．why he could greet a lady by kissing her B．why could be greet a lady by kissing her C．whether could he greet a lady by kissing her D．whether he could greet a lady by kissing her二、完形填空Once upon a time, the Greens lived in a village. They sent for some workers to build agarden. What’s worse, it caused a lot of trouble.The son, Jack Green, once asked the father, “Dad, why not move the rock away? Many cars and trucks passing by the garden 12 from hitting on the rock by accident.”“Oh, you mean that 13 rock? It’s 1.4 meters wide and it must be very heavy. You know it’s lots of work if you want to do that. As long as I pay attention to driving, the rock won’t be a problem,” answered the father.Time went quickly. Jack got married and became a father. One day, his wife shouted at him, “Jack, I can’t 14 the rock out there any longer! My truck hit on the rock again. We must move it away!”Jack replied to his wife, “Forget it! If we could move the rock away at my young age, how can it remain here now?”Jack’s answer is just like adding oil to a 15 . His wife got angrier and thought to herself, “My truck will never hit on the rock another time. I will do that on my own.” The next morning, Jack’s wife carried a hoe (锄头) and a large bucket of water towards the big rock. She really wanted to dig the whole rock out so she could look at it 16 to find out how large it was. First, she watered the earth around the rock. Then, she stuck her hoe into the earth and began to dig. She had expected that it would take at least half a week to dig it out, 17 it only took her one day. In front of the whole rock, she felt surprised. The part that Jack and his father had seen was 18 of the rock. The part under the earth was not as big as they thought. They had been 19 by its look for such a long time.Sometimes what’s in our way is not the rock in the eyes but the rock in the 20 . 11．A．outside B．across C．above D．under 12．A．shut off B．broke down C．used up D．moved away 13．A．shining B．soft C．large D．cold 14．A．find B．afford C．sense D．stand 15．A．fire B．dish C．bowl D．water 16．A．suddenly B．carefully C．happily D．angrily 17．A．so B．because C．if D．but 18．A．most B．all C．half D．little19．A．educated B．punished C．fooled D．lost 20．A．heart B．process C．memory D．past三、阅读单选21．Jenny can do some shopping at ________ at Macy’s store this weekend.A．9:00 a.m.B．9:30 a.m.C．10:30 p.m.D．11:30 p.m. 22．According to the information of 2F, which of the pictures is the most suitable for________?A．B．C．D．23．Father’s Day is coming. If you want to buy your father a T-shirt, you can go to ________.A．Second Floor B．First Floor C．Ground Floor D．First BasementWith large heads, dark circles around the eyes, no neck, a pear-shaped body, fat legs and short arms, pandas, the cutest animals in the world, are not only a national treasure, but are loved around the world. Do you know these super stars on social media recently?He Hua who looks like a triangle rice ball is also called Huahua by her fans. It’s interesting that she regards Guolai as her own name instead of Huahua. Every time her panda keeper shouts “Guolai!” which means “Come here!” in Sichan dialect (方言), she always thinks he is calling her and runs to get her bamboo or snacks.Meng Lan at Beijing Zoo gets popular for his naughty behavior. The bear has tried several times and successfully “broken through” the fence in the zoo, shocking visitors with his “kung fu skills” and attracting a large number of fans. The sunny boy has lots of hobbies, such as climbing trees, digging and feeding birds.Qizai, one of the most popular pandas in the Qinling Mountains, had a sad childhood. His mother left him because he was born to be brown and white, and the staff worked hard to bring him back. Researchers are not sure why Qizai has a different color. But with “limited skin”, he will make the wish of the panda family come true — to take a color photo.24．He Hua thinks her name is ________.A．Huahua B．Guolai C．Meng Lan D．Qizai 25．Meng Lan is interested in ________.①climbing trees①digging①eating snacks①feeding birdsA．①①①B．①①①C．①①①D．①①①26．Qizai’s mother left him because ________.A．his color is different from other pandas B．he likes to climb over the fence and run awayC．he can’t make her wish for a color photo come true D．the staff of the zoo can help her to look after Qizai27．You will probably read the passage in the magazine ________.A．Science Today B．My Travel Diary C．Magic Animal World D．China Sports NewsCatch the fish and then forget the net. This is one of my Chinese teacher’s favorite Chinese idioms (习语), Deyuwangquan. It comes from Zhuangzi and the meaning of it is that you are used to getting help from others but don’t show your thanks to them.When I studied this idiom in the United States, I read traditional Chinese characters (汉字). The character for “fish” has four dots (点) at the bottom. However, when today’s Chinese students study this idiom, they read simplified (简化的) characters. The character for “fish” only has a line at the bottom. This simplified character is easier to write. However, why are the four dots replaced by a line, rather than something else? And how many of you have thought about this?This simplification of Chinese characters started in the 1950s. The purpose was to improve literacy (文学). Simplified characters are easier for people to read and write.However, they fear that over-simplifying Chinese characters may cause some cultural heritage (遗产) to be lost. The first four dots at the bottom of the character for “fish” come from even older characters. These characters not only mean fish but also look like a fish. There are hundreds of such characters in Chinese. Each of them has a story behind its meaning.Some people have suggested that schools should teach traditional characters. But Chinese is already among the most difficult languages to read and write. To save time, perhaps we should still learn and use simplified characters. However, traditional Chinese characters are valuable and should stay, too. You may take some time to learn about them and the stories behind. In this way, you will help pass down Chinese culture and also have some fun.28．We can use the idiom “Deyuwangquan” to describe ________.A．Linda, who is warm-hearted and always ready to help othersB．Cindy, who always forgets things and makes everything a messC．John, who is interested in fishing but not very good at itD．Bob, who is successful but not thankful to those who helped him29．________ is the traditional character for “fish” which the writer first read in the US.A．B．C．D．30．From the passage, we can learn ________.A．Chinese is one of the most difficult languages to read and writeB．the simplification of Chinese characters started in the 1960sC．it takes more time to write simplified Chinese charactersD．it’s meaningless to pass down traditional Chinese characters31．The passage mainly tells us something about ________.A．Chinese history B．Chinese idioms C．Chinese characters D．Chinese teachersDoes the university you attend or the major (专业) you choose decide your success in the future? According to a recent survey, 48.6% of the people believe that the university plays an important role in shaping their future. But 33.8% of the people think one’s major is more important.Fu Xi is a student at Peking University, one of the top universities in China. He thinks his university does bring many unseen advantages. “If I had no academic (学术的) training or experiences of different clubs in college, I wouldn’t have successfully got my first internship (实习) in a leading bank,” Fu told the reporter from China Youth Daily. As for him, students could improve their abilities through internships or academic activities to make themselves ready for a job or further studies, no matter which major they choose.However, Chen Yufei, 20 years old, who studies Japanese at Tianjin University, doesn’t think so. ▲ After getting lower scores than expected in Gaokao, Chen lost the chance to study her favorite major — Chinese. “Having no interest in Japanese, I felt unhappy when taking Japanese classes in the first year,” Chen said. Later, she had problems in finding her dream job. “Different majors will lead to different jobs which finally lead to different incomes (收入),” Chen added. She thinks that even students who major in Japanese at well-known universities will most probably make less money than those who major in computer science.Both the university and one’s major are important, but they don’t necessarily decide your life, according to Chu Zhaohui, a professional researcher of the National Institute of Education Sciences. “For students, personal development is closely connected with their performance in the university,” Chu said.32．From Paragraph 2, we know that ________.A．Fu Xi is really thankful to his universityB．Fu Xi doesn’t enjoy working in a leading bankC．Fu Xi can succeed, no matter what university he choosesD．Fu Xi dislikes his major, but he tries to improve his abilitiesA．She believes she should study computer science instead of Japanese.B．She believes both university and major are the key to one’s success.C．She believes that a right major has much more weight than a good university.D．She believes whatever your major is, you must study hard.34．In the last paragraph, Chu Zhaohui’s words are mentioned to ________.A．teach students how to choose a good major and universityB．show what students think about the survey is reasonableC．tell students that one’s future depends on his major and universityD．advise students to pay more attention to what they do in the university35．The writer develops the whole passage by ________.A．telling stories B．listing numbers C．raising questions D．sharing opinions①Scientists know that our weight, mental health and blood pressure are connected to our sleep habits. So are your grades — a new study finds. It showed that sleep caused nearly one-fourth of the difference among students’ grades in a class. And sleep habits seemed to have a bigger influence on boys.①Jeffrey Grossman, a scientist at the Massachusetts University wanted to study sleep in the real conditions. To find out if sleep connects performance in exams, his team turned to Fitbits — wrist bands (手环) which can follow how long people sleep and how often they wake up.①The high technology product helps his study. The researchers invited 100 around 18-year-old students. Each got a Fitbit to wear all term long. At the end of the term, the researchers checked the students’ sleep data (数据) and then compared it with the students’ test scores. They got to know the importance of sleep for students.①The researchers found that teens who woke up very often during the night were likely to perform poorly. The same went for those who didn’t get enough sleep. But how much someone slept the night before an exam had nothing to do with the person’s grade. So, is staying up late studying before the big test OK? No! That’s because there was another thing: consistency of sleep a week and even a month before an exam. That means a student who sleeps 7 hours every night will do better than a student who sleeps 7.5 hours one night and 6.5another night.①Sleep hours, quality and consistency together caused 24.4% of the difference among the students’ test grades. What’s more, they are especially important for boys. The researchers are not sure why. But they found a boy who didn’t get good sleep might do worse in an exam than a girl who had the similar sleep quality.①According to the process and results of the research, helping students get more sleep partly depends on schools starting their days later. But more importantly, students themselves must have a clear idea of the importance of good sleep. That may require getting more sleep and cutting down late evening use of phones and other screens. Even if you have plenty of after-school activities, schoolwork and a social life, you still need to get your sleep. 36．The underlined word “consistency” in Paragraph 4 probably means “________”.A．behaving in a short time B．behaving in the same wayC．behaving in the right order D．behaving in different forms 37．According to the passage, we can infer (推断) that ________.A．students with different quality of sleep have no difference in gradesB．students who sleep for more hours before the exam must have higher gradesC．students should play an active part in developing good sleeping habitsD．students staying up before a big exam can’t make a good result in grades38．The structure of the passage is ________.A．B．C．D．39．Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A．Is Sleep Quality Important?B．Does Sleep Influence Grades?C．Is 7.5 Hours of Sleep Enough?D．Does Sleep Depend on Schoolwork?四、补全对话7选5A: Hello, this is Sunshine Store. What can I do for you?B: Hello, I’d like some fruit for my party tonight.A: We do have some fresh fruit today. 40B: I’d like a watermelon and some apples.A: Sorry, watermelons have been sold out. How about a box of strawberries?B: All right. 41A: They’re 45 yuan.B: Could you please send the fruit to my home? Our party will start soon.A: No problem. 42B: Wow, it’s really kind of you.A: My pleasure. 43B: Sure. Room 306. Building 12 on Center Road.A: OK. I will get them ready and be there in about 15 minutes.B: Thank you so much.A: You’re welcome. 44A．How much are they in total?B．Would you like something to drink?C．What kind of fruit would you like?D．Could you please tell me what your address is?E．Our store provides such service for free within 5 miles.F．What else you do need today?G．Have great fun at the party!五、阅读回答问题阅读下面短文，根据短文内容，完成下列各题。

2022-2023学年重庆市重点中学七校高二（下〉期末联考英语试卷阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ACheck out these places and have the vacation of a lifetime in Gre巳ce!Lovely IthacaLocated on th巳Ionian Sea, Ithaca is a combi1iation of th巳greenest landscapes in Greece, the most wonderful swimming waters and a lively local atmosph巳re.Wh巳n go川g around the narrow island, you will b巳attracted by the hi U top village Stavros and th巳beautiful fishing village Frikes.For motorists, Kaminia beach, hidden in a peaceful cove, is the perfect destination for a day of relaxation.Breathtaking MeteoraAlthough when you go to Greece, you often go to the beaches and 的lands,one of the must-visit destinations in Gr巳ece is definitely the breathtakingly beaut1旬l M巳teora,located on th巳mainland next to the vii I a ge of Kalabaka.lt is a natura.l attraction and the second most important monastic area in Greece, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Meteora’s landscape is mad巳special by the rocks shaped like columns （柱状物）over ti m e, on which the Monasteries （修道院）of the area were built around th巳14th and 16th centuries.los-the favorite destination of the futurelos may b巳left out of many people’s plans as it is know n as a party island, but in fact th巳party season only lasts from about half of June to mid-August.In the off-season, the island is very quiet compared to popular destinations such as Santorini.Of course, los is an absolute destination for party-goers even in midSl』mmer.lo s is dotted with a number of small churches.What mak创lo s interesting is its setting for an id巳al holiday without crowds and noise.Here is a guaranteed hit of the future, waiting to b巳discovered!1.Where is Kaminia beach located?A.In Ios.B.In Ithaca.C. In Santorini.D.In Meteora2.What can travelers see in Meteora?A.Historical buildings.C.Beaches and islands.B.Special local foods.D.Beautiful fishing villages.3.What is the feature of lo s island?A.There are many places of interest.B.It is popular with party-goers.C.People can swim in wonderful waters.D.There are column-shap巳d rocks.BOver the years, when a book has spoken to me with particular power, 1 have put pen to paper and send word off to the author, communicating what their work meant to me.It all started i11 my 18th year, when I was entertaining my own imagination of success as a writer.I was full of high expectations, believing that b巳coming an author was simply a matter of putting my thoughts on to paper, sending the works to a publisher and waiting for fame to come.Then came the great disappointment.I wrote to famous children's author Lloyd Alexander, describing my f r uitless yearlong effort at publication and asking him for direction.To my joy, h巳answered:"Advice is always very easy to give -but very hard to make it specific and meaningful, since we all have to work in our own ways.When you mention that you’ve been writi11g for a y巳ar without b巳ing published, I hasten to tell you that I wrote seven times that long without b巳ing published!So. perhaps one piece of advice is: Patience.”I was encouraged by th巳idea that a well-regarded write r would take the time to offer a bit of ad vie巳to an overconfident teen.But Mr.Alexander was not a singular case.But when I did get one, the content was often fill巳d with consideration and even, at times, affection.1 think of the American po巳I William Stafford, who replied to me from Lake Oswego, Oregon, We actually had an ongoing correspondence （通信）for a while.I wrote to him asking if he would be so kindas to autograph one of his books for me.His reply brought an immediate smile to my face ：”I am eagerly ready to autograph and return a book一it makes me feel like an author. ”4.What made the author disappointed when he was 18?A.He didn’t meet a well-known children’s author.B.He lost fame as a young writer.C. He failed to get his works published.D.He was forced to give up writing.5.What advice did Lloyd Al巳xander。

重庆南开中学2020-2021学年第二学期高2022级期中考试英语试题本试卷分为第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（三部分共110分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从恶中所给的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思和阅读下一小题。

每段对话读一遍。

1. Where is Andy now?A. In the U.K.B. In France.C. In China.2. What will the woman doA. Look after her sick sister.B. Have a walk with the manC. Take care of her sister's child.3. What is the relationship between Colin and Mary?A. Brother and sister.B. Father and daughter.C. Husband and wife.4. How long does the computer club last?A. 15minutes.B. 30 minutes.C. 45 minutes.5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. A hairdresser.B. A barbershop.C. A girl.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。

西南大学附中 2022－2023 学年度下期期末考试高二英语试题（答案在最后）（满分：150 分；考试时间：120 分钟）注意事项：1.答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

2.选择题时，必须使用2B 铅笔填涂；答非选择题时，必须使用0.5 毫米的黑色签字笔书写；必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效；保持答卷清洁、完整。

3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回（试题卷学生保存，以备评讲)。

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.Where is the woman probably from?A.Peru.B. Britain.C. Mexico.2.What will the man do tonight?A.Attend a party.B. Reply to an invitation.C. Play football.3.What does the woman think of her old roommate?A.Selfish.B. Thoughtful.C. Careful.4.What should the city do according to the woman?A.Create more jobs.B. Improve the air quality.C. Close some businesses.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.Their daily routine.B. Their dormitory.C. The weather.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。

2022-2023学年度第二学期阶段性质量监测高二英语笔试（答案在最后）本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分,共130分,考试用时100分钟。

第I卷1至12页,第II卷13至16页。

答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上,并在规定位置粘贴考试用条形码。

答卷时,考生务必将答案涂写在答题卡上,答在试卷上的无效。

祝各位考生考试顺利!第Ⅰ卷注意事项:1.每小题选出答案后,用铅笔将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,再选涂其它答案标号。

2.本卷共55小题,共95分。

第一部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

例:Stand over there________you’ll be able to see it better.A.orB.andC.butD.while答案是B.1.—We have booked a double room for3days.—________,sir.A.I’m sureB.My pleasureC.It’s all rightD.I’ll check【答案】D【解析】【详解】考查情景交际。

句意：——我们已经订了一个双人房间3天。

——我查一下，先生。

A.I’m sure 我确定；B.My pleasure我的荣幸；C.It’s all right没关系；D.I’ll check我核实一下。

根据上文“We have bookeda double room for3days.”可知，顾客说订了一个双人房间3天，酒店人员应该是要核实一下，故选D。

2.Metals________when they are heated.A.explodeB.expandC.collapseD.resolve【答案】B【解析】【详解】考查动词词义辨析。

重庆市第一中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Athens: More than a Summer Holiday DestinationWhile the Greek islands are popular for summer holidays, Athens is a year-round destination. So even if you’re flying to Greece just for the island sun, here are a few reasons to spend time in the capital too!The AcropolisEven if you’re not a fan of history, some of the ancient sites you just have to visit — and this is probably the most famous one in Athens. The Acropolis is an ancient city at the top of a hill, and here you’ll see the Parthenon, a temple built almost 2,500 years ago. It’s worth climbing up, too, for the views — of the sea, mountains and Lycabettus Hill rising up between the city’s apartment buildings.The streets of Plaka and MonastirakiIf you still have energy after climbing the Acropolis, take a walk around the nearby area. Yellow and white buildings look down on the smooth stone streets of the area known as Plaka. Stop at the gift shops or take a break from the sun with a Greek coffee or a traditional meal in one of the local restaurants — or tavernas. Walk on and you’ll soon find yourself in the narrower streets of Monastiraki with its flea markets on all sides, giving you a real Greek experience.Panathenaic StadiumClose to the center of town and not far from the National Garden is the ancient Panathenaic Stadium, which was restored for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It’s also the place where the Athens marathon finishes every year, so if you like running, you too could feel like an Olympic winner!The coastWhen you’re in the center of Athens, it doesn’t feel much like a coastal city, but the sea is just a few minutes’ drive away. The beaches get better the further south you go, or you can walk by the boats in the shadow of the stylish new opera house.1．Which of the following places is a must-go if you want to see ancient relics?A．The Plaka.B．The Acropolis.C．Panathenaic.D．Monastiraki. 2．What can you find in the streets of Monastiraki?A．Gifts shops and Greek café with traditional meals.B．Narrow streets with local restaurants and souvenir stores.C．An outdoor market where second-hand goods are sold at low prices.D．Yellow and white buildings looking down on the smooth stone streets.3．Where should you go to find Athens’ best beaches?A．In the city center of Athens B．Opposite the new opera house. C．Driving away from the country D．Going south from the city center.“You should get a cat, ”my therapist(治疗专家)said. “A cat?” I couldn’t even look after myself. . I took a deep breath and carefully considered the idea of welcoming a feline (猫科的)friend into my life. This seemed like too easy a fix for the fact that I couldn’t leave the house without bursting into tears.When my partner and I found Cinnamon, her adoption profile made her out as the perfect kitten. We filled out the paperwork and prepared for her arrival.When she came home, it became increasingly obvious that Cinnamon didn’t understand “no”, “stop it” or “don’t do that”. She was the worst cat I’ve ever owned. I was beginning to doubt my therapist’s advice.After visiting our vet, she concluded that Cinnamon just wanted our attention. She fought tooth and nail to get a bite of our meals. She’d fearlessly lick sharp knives when left unattended for a split second. Cinnamon stole my heart with her bravery and kept me busier than I’d ever expected.We decided to start taking her for walks. I could barely leave the house before, but my heart couldn’t say no to Cinnamon. Cinnamon showed me what bravery looked like. She didn’t stop to consider every possible outcome of a situation; she simply went for it. If there was a dog at a park, she would run toward it. She jumped without knowing where she would land. She loved adventure. I found myself mirroring her behavior after a while, jumping out of bed without a second thought. I began to find the motivation to get out of bed in the morning.Cinnamon unfortunately passed away after a medical accident. I’m no stranger to sadness or grief, but losing my pet so suddenly was the most confusing emotional experienceI’ve had to date. She no longer wakes me up at 5 am begging for breakfast, but she’s still the reason I get up every morning.Our time is often cut unpredictably, unmistakably short. It would be a shame to live life being anything less than brave and adventurous.4．Why did the author’s therapist recommend that she get a cat?A．To learn how to interact with animals.B．To help the author fill up her spare time; C．To solve the author’s fear of going out.D．To distract the author’s attention from her pain.5．How did the author feel at first after Cinnamon came home?A．Thrilled.B．Amazed.C．Pleased.D．Disappointed. 6．What can be inferred from the text?A．Walking Cinnamon outdoors became an adventure for the author.B．The author was positively affected by Cinnamon’s courageous behavior. C．Cinnamon loved going outside and took consequences into consideration.D．The author decided to take Cinnamon outside as she was too troublesome to stay in. 7．What did the author want to convey in this text?A．Life is short and unpredictable.B．The loss of a pet can be painful. C．We should have the courage to take risks.D．Animal-assisted therapy is the best cure for mental illness.Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven’s death, researchers have pulled DNA from his hair, searching for clues about his health problems and hearing loss.They weren’t able to solve the mystery of the German composer’s deafness or stomach problems. But they did find a genetic risk for liver disease, plus a liver-damaging hepatitisB(乙型肝炎) infection in the last months of his life. These factors, together with his frequent drinking, were probably enough to cause the liver failure that is widely believed to have killed him, according to a study published in the journal Current Biology.March 26 marked the 196th anniversary of Beethoven’s death in Vienna in 1827, at the age of 56. The composer himself wrote that he wanted doctors to study his health problems after he died. Since his death, scientists have long tried to put together Beethoven’s medical history and have suggested various possible explanations for his many health problems.Now, with advanced DNA technology, researchers have been able to pull genetic cluesfrom some samples of Beethoven’s hair that were cut off and kept in his memory. Using almost 3 meters of Beethoven’s hair, scientists were able to pull out pieces of DNA and put together a genome that they could study for signs of genetic disease.The researchers didn’t find any clear signs of what caused Beethoven’s hearing loss or stomach problems. However, they found two things probably weren’t causes: celiac disease(腹泻病)— a health problem caused by eating the gluten protein — and lactose ( 乳糖) intolerance — a health problem caused by the lactose sugar in milk.The researchers also made a surprising discovery: when they tested DNA from living members of the Beethoven family, scientists found a difference in the Y chromosomes (染色体) that get passed down on the father’s side. The Y chromosomes from five men in Beethoven’s family matched each other — but they didn’t match the composer’s. This suggests that sometime before Beethoven was born, a child in the composer’s family was born from an extramarital relationship.8．What is the purpose of the research?A．To fulfill Beethoven’s wishes of studying for signs of genetic disease.B．To introduce the advantages of DNA technology in medical researches.C．To prove that Beethoven’s hearing loss was not caused by celiac disease.D．To figure out the reasons for Beethoven’s deafness and health problems. 9．According to paragraph 2, what is generally considered to be the cause of Beethoven’s death?A．A liver-damaging infection and hearing loss.B．The liver disease and too much drinking.C．The lung cancer together with alcohol drinking.D．A genetic risk of liver disease and stomach problems.10．What can be inferred from the article?A．All the men in Beethoven’s family have the same Y chromosome.B．Frequent drinking will definitely cause liver failure and even death.C．Scientists pull out pieces of DNA by using more than 3 meters of Beethoven’s hair. D．Celiac disease is not the probable cause of Beethoven’s hearing or stomach problems. 11．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Lactose Sugar in Milk Can Cause Celiac Disease.B．DNA from Hair Offers Clues for Beethoven’s Disease.C．Advanced DNA Technology Help Make New Discovery.D．Researchers Have Solved Mystery of Beethoven’s deafness.If I could give today’s young people three wishes, they would be: more hugs, more time outside in nature, more belief in their own power to change the world. The third one leaves some people wondering why young people’s belief in their own power is so essential.Let’s start with the idea that all of us – especially young people – need heroes. Our modern society is terribly confused about the difference between a celebrity and a hero. A celebrity is all about fame– temporary, superficial fame, usually for qualities that are easy to see: a pretty face, a great dance move, etc. A hero, by contrast, is about character – qualities under the surface that aren’t seen until they take action.Heroes are all around us. They truly hold our world together, through their unselfish devotion to helping others, teaching children, and protecting the environment. They don’t want fame, or glory; they just want to help. In so many ways, these unsung heroes pilot the boat in which all of us sail.Yet, young people hear a lot more about celebrities than about heroes in the media. The hidden message they get from all this is that their self-worth comes from what they buy – which shoes, which cell phone – not who they are down inside. What gets lost in this? Young people’s sense of their own potential for heroic qualities – their own power to – make a positive difference in the world. Truth is, there is a potential hero, a future difference maker, in every young person.How do we help young people believe in their own power? The best way is simply to share examples of other young people who have made a difference.Barbara grew up on a farm in Texas. When she realized that local farmers were pouring their used motor oil into rivers, causing pollution, she organised the creation of a recycling centre for crude oil (原油). Her project has grown to include 18 recycling centres in Texas.The list could continue. These are but a few examples of young people who have discovered that they can build on their own energy to do something great.12．What is the author’s purpose in writing Paragraph 2?A．To give examples of celebrities and heroes around us.B．To show the details about being celebrities and heroes.C．To discuss the distinctions between celebrities and heroes.D．To explain the meanings of the words “celebrity” and “hero”.13．What does the underlined part mean in Paragraph 3?A．Heroes only help specific groups of people.B．Heroes want to be recognised for their work.C．Heroes play a vital role in keeping the world running.D．Heroes enjoy piloting boats to reach their destination.14．How does the author advance his view that young people believe in their own power? A．By explaining the qualities that make a young person a hero.B．By comparing the achievements made by different young people.C．By giving examples of young people who show the qualities of a hero.D．By providing examples of qualities that have made young people famous.15．What does this passage mainly talk about?A．More heroes are needed in the modern world.B．Celebrities are reported too much in the media.C．Adults should become role models for young people.D．Young people should believe in their ability to make a difference.A new study suggests classic paintings by well-known Impressionists Joseph Turner and Claude Monet may have been influenced by air pollution during the Industrial Revolution.The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by authors from Harvard and Sorbonne universities, analyzed 60 oil paintings by Turner from 1796 to 1850 and 38 paintings by Monet from 1864 to 1901.Scientists don’t know exactly how polluted the cities were during that time for lack of data. However, researchers say examining the works of Turner and Monet can give a picture of long-term environmental change with the air pollution.In particular, researchers said changes in local sulfur dioxide emissions from burning coal may explain changes in the colour contrast and intensity (强度) of Turner, Monet, and others’ works, even after taking into account the artistic trends and subject matter of the time.Scientists successfully measured painters’ representation of nature, focusing on differences in local weather patterns which influenced colour in works painted in different parts of Europe. Paintings’ done in Britain generally feature a paler blue sky than other works in other parts of the continent. Generally, artists can historically accurately represent theirenvironment, so Turner and Monet were chosen because they are famous for their landscape and cityscape paintings and also because they were active during the Industrial Revolution, when air pollution grew at a rate never seen before.Additionally, researchers say that as the air in London and Paris became more polluted, the cities would appear hazier (模糊) to the eyes as well as in photographs. By comparing the paintings of Turner and Monet to pictures from the era, they were able to determine the artists were at least partly influenced by the change in emissions.16．What did the researchers find in the works of Turner and Monet?A．Air pollution at that time.B．Change in subject matter.C．Social trends of the period.D．Development of photography 17．What can we learn from paragraph 5?A．European artists preferred landscape paintings.B．Scientists focused on studying weather patterns.C．Turner and Monet intended to present pollution.D．Britain suffered from air pollution most in Europe.18．How did the researchers conduct the study?A．By referring to relevant historical records.B．By comparing the paintings of Turner and Monet.C．By relating the paintings to the air conditions then.D．By analyzing the data during the Industrial Revolution.19．What is the purpose of the text?A．To inform people of a new discovery.B．To instruct people to appreciate paintings.C．To introduce the Industrial Revolution.D．To call on people to protect the environment.二、七选五First aid is a crucial aspect of healthcare that can significantly save someone’s life or prevent further injury or illness. Knowing when to use first aid is essential so that proper measures are taken promptly.____20____Injuries and AccidentsOne of the most common instances where first aid is required is in injuries and accidents.___21___ In such situations, it is essential to provide immediate care to prevent further damage and ensure that the affected individual receives timely medical attention. Some of the initial steps in first aid for injuries include applying pressure to stop bleeding, immobilizing the affected area, and administering pain relief medication.Cardiac Arrest (心脏停跳)Another critical situation where first aid can make a difference is during a cardiac arrest.A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops functioning; immediate intervention is necessary. ____22____ The first step in such a situation is to call emergency services and start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until professional help arrives. Knowing how to perform CPR can be life-saving in such situations.Choking and Suffocation (窒息)Choking and suffocation are emergencies that can occur at any time, and immediate intervention is necessary to prevent further complications. If someone is choking, it is essential to act quickly. _23_ Similarly, if someone is suffocating due to a blocked airway, it is vital to clear the obstruction and ensure that the person’s airway is open.When to use first aid can significantly save someone’s life or prevent further injury or illness.__24__ Call for emergency services, and provide immediate care until professional help arrives. Being prepared and trained in first aid can ensure the safety and well-being of those around us.A．In any emergency, it is essential to remain calm.B．This can include cuts, burns, falls, sprains, and other unpleasant injuries.C．If someone has taken a poisonous substance, calling emergency services.D．Perform the Heimlich manoeuvre to force out the object causing the obstruction. E．Bleeding and overdose are medical emergencies that require immediate attention. F．This blog post will discuss when to use first aid and the importance of early intervention. G．Blood circulation (血液循环) and oxygen supply to vital organs should be restored immediately.三、完形填空manage.Finally, the massive Sea Turtle (海龟) had finished laying her eggs and my team and I could_26_ them all to a caring house we had prepared. I was in Costa Rica for an AP class in Tropical Ecology and we were ___27___ with saving these eggs from poachers (盗猎者). We brought the eggs to __28__ so that hundreds of baby sea turtles could make it out to sea.This experience was__29__ valuable for me. I learned how inequality can__30__environmental damage. The poachers, for example, were working-class families who sold the__31__ for $USD 1-2 in order to survive. By saving the eggs, we may have ___32___ these families their means of survival. I, therefore, asked my school program if we could brainstorm a___33___ that would help both the turtles and the locals. We decided to buy their handicrafts at a__34__ price. We also ___35___ a yearly fundraiser. To date we have helped transformed 10 local families from __36__turtle eggs, to selling handmade items. Through this new cooperation with the community, we have also established a cultural_37_ between the youth in Costa and the United States.Those of us who have grown up in__38__ societies have largely benefited from an unequal global system. I believe that it is my__39__ to use our power and ability to help both the world’s human and non-human residents.25．A．dirty B．heavy C．dramatic D．vast 26．A．move B．bury C．shift D．transform 27．A．impressed B．allowed C．tasked D．discussed 28．A．display B．safety C．practice D．research 29．A．finally B．originally C．luckily D．particularly 30．A．contribute to B．apply to C．devote to D．stick to 31．A．foods B．plants C．eggs D．products 32．A．offered B．avoided C．brought D．denied 33．A．ambition B．solution C．function D．budget 34．A．higher B．bigger C．lower D．fitter 35．A．presented B．enhanced C．established D．donated 36．A．feeding on B．putting on C．basing on D．relying on 37．A．committee B．exchange C．awareness D．difference 38．A．positive B．realistic C．wealthy D．ordinary 39．A．duty B．influence C．excuse D．right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。

秘密★启用前【考试时间：5月11日8:00-10:00】2023年重庆高2024届高二下期期中考试英语测试试题卷（答案在最后）注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写在答题卡上。

2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。

3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 does the man advise the woman to do?A．Throw out the dress.B．Exchange the dress.C．Get the dress tailored. 2.What are the speakers talking about?A．A birthday celebration.B．A fancy restaurant.C．A big meal.3.What happened to Mary last night?A.She was sound asleep.B.Her car couldn’t start.C.Her friend gave Mary a phone call.4.Where do the speakers decide to go?A．Their grandma’s house.B．Their mom’s office.C．The cinema.5.Who will begin the lecture now?A.Dr.White.B．dens.C．Prof.Brookings.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

重庆市南开中学2022-2023学年高三下学期信心考试英语试题(5)一、听力选择题1. What time will the man arrive?A．At about 7:50 a.m.B．At about 8:10 a.m.C．At about 8:45 a.m.2. Why does the man call the woman?A．To ask for her help.B．To invite her to dinner.C．To show his appreciation.3. 听下面句子。

从所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出你所听到的单词或短语。

A．display B．disappear C．disaster4. What did the woman study in college?A．Business.B．Art.C．Spanish.5.A．He has realized he still leaves much to be desired.B．He is angry with not getting the lead role in the play.C．He is confident about getting the lead role next time.D．He feels reluctant to take the new responsibilities.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. How did the woman book the movie tickets?A．On the phone.B．At the ticket office.C．On the Internet.2. When did the speakers plan to meet the Smiths at first?A．At 11: 30.B．At 12: 00.C．At 2: 00.3. Where will the speakers go first?A．To the cinema.B．To the restaurant.C．To the bookstore.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

第I卷（共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 worry about coming to China ?A. Little knowledge about Beijing Opera .B. Different eating habits .C. His poor Chinese .2. What does the woman think of Dana’s speech ?A. Attractive .B. Boring .C. Depressing .3. What does the woman mean ?A. She is badly in need of pets .B. She is not in favor or keeping pets .C. She doesn’t think dogs are human’s friends .4. Where does the conversation take place ?A. At the railway station .B. At the airport .C. At a restaurant .5. What are the speakers mainly talking about ?A. A big prize for competition .B. Their school activities .C. An online banking trap .第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

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

重庆市2022—2023学年(下)5月试题高二英语试题（答案在最后）考试说明:1.考试时间120分钟2.试卷总分150分3.试卷页数6页第一卷第一部分听力(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。

每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后,你将有10秒中的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题,每段对话读一遍。

1.What will the woman do?A.Fix her phone.B.Go to see a movie.C.Wait for someone.2.What does the woman mean?A.The man forgot to do his hair.B.The man forgot to put on a tie.C.The man is wearing clothes that don’t match.3.Where does the woman want to go?A.To the Big Splash Pool.B.To the Mega SlideC.To the Wacky Waves.4.How does the woman usually go shopping?A.By car.B.By bus.C.On foot.5.What prize does the man want to win?A.Perfect attendance.B.Perfect homework.C.Perfect health.第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)听下面6段对话或独白。

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

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

每段对话或独白读两遍。

重庆市南开中学校2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解Children’s Discovery MuseumGeneral Information about Group PlayPricingGroup Play $7/personScholarshipsWe offer scholarships to low-income schools and youth organizations, subject to availability. Participation in a post-visit survey is required.Scholarships are for Group Play admission fees and/or transportation. Transportation invoices (发票) must be received within 60 days of your visit to guarantee the scholarship.Group SizeWe require one chaperone (监护人) per ten children. Failure to provide enough chaperones will result in an extra charge of $50 per absent adult.Group Play is for groups of 10 or more with a limit of 35 people. For groups of 35 or more, please call to discuss options.HoursThe Museum is open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.Group Play may be scheduled during any day or time the Museum is open.Registration PolicyRegistration must be made at least two weeks in advance.Register online or fill out a Group Play Registration Form with multiple dates and start time options.Once the registration form is received and processed, we will send a confirmation email within two business days.Guidelines·Teachers and chaperones should model good behavior for the group and remain withstudents at all times.·Children are not allowed unaccompanied in all areas of the Museum.·Children should play nicely with each other and exhibits.·Use your indoor voice when at the Museum.1．What does a group need to do if they are offered a scholarship?A．Prepay the admission fees.B．Take a survey after the visit.C．Schedule the visit on weekdays.D．Use the Museum’s transportation.2．How many chaperones are needed for a group of 32 children to visit the Museum?A．One.B．Two.C．Three.D．Four.3．What are children forbidden from doing at the Museum?A．Exploring the place alone.B．Talking with each other.C．Touching the exhibits.D．Using the computer.I flew on a small plane to a faraway village in the Amazon (亚马逊) with my wife, who was there as a medical researcher. We did not speak the local language, did not know the customs, and more often than not, did not entirely recognize the food. We could not have felt more foreign.One perfect Amazonian evening, we played soccer. As darkness came over the field and the match ended, the goal keeper, Juan, walked over to me and said in a matter-of-fact way! “In your home, do you have a moon too?” I was surprised.After I explained to Juan that yes, we did have a moon and yes, it was very similar to his, I felt a sort of awe at the possibilities that existed in his world. In Juan’s world, each village could have its own moon. In Juan’s world, the unknown and undiscovered was vast and marvelous. As a biologist myself, my thoughts turned to what we know about insect life and I knew that much in the world of insects remains unknown. How much, though? How ignorant are we? The question of what we know and do not know constantly bothered me.I began collecting newspaper articles about new species, new monkey, new spider…, and on and on they appear. My drawer quickly filled. I began a second drawer for more general discoveries: new cave system discovered with dozens of nameless species, four hundred species of bacteria found in the human stomach. The second drawer began to fill and I wondered whether there were bigger discoveries out there. I started a third drawer for these big discoveries.In looking into the stories of biological discovery, I also began to find a collection of scientists, usually brilliant occasionally half-mad, who made the discoveries. Those scientists very often see the same things that other scientists see, but they pay more attention to them and focus on them to the point of exhaustion, and at the risk of the ridicule of their peers. In looking for the stories of discovery, I found the stories of these people and how their lives changed our view of the world.4．How did the author feel on his arrival in the Amazon?A．Out of place.B．Full of joy.C．Sleepy.D．Regretful. 5．Why was the author surprised at Juan’s question about the moon?A．The question was too straightforward.B．Juan knew so little about the world.C．The author didn’t know how to answer.D．The author didn’t think Juan was sincere. 6．What was the author’s initial purpose of collecting newspaper articles?A．To sort out what we have known.B．To deepen his research into Amazonians.C．To improve his reputation as a biologist.D．To learn more about local cultures. 7．How did those brilliant scientists make great discoveries?A．They followed other scientists closely.B．They shifted their viewpoints frequently.C．They often criticized their fellow scientists.D．They conducted in-depth and close studies.If you want to tell the history of the whole world, a history that does not privilege one part of humanity, you cannot do it through texts alone, because only some of the world has ever had texts, while most of the world, for most of the time, has not. Writing is one of humanity’s later achievements, and until fairly recently even many literate (有文字的) societies recorded their concerns not only in writing but in things.Ideally a history would bring together texts and objects, and some chapters of this book are able to do just that, but in many cases we simply can’t. The clearest example of this between literate and non-literate history is perhaps the first conflict, at Botany Bay, between Captain Cook’s voyage and the Australian Aboriginals. From the English side, we have scientific reports and the captain’s record of that terrible day. From the Australian side, we have only a wooden shield (盾) dropped by a man in flight after his first experience of gunshot. If we want toreconstruct what was actually going on that day, the shield must be questioned and interpreted as deeply and strictly as the written reports.In addition to the problem of miscomprehension from both sides, there are victories accidentally or deliberately twisted, especially when only the victors know how to write. Those who are on the losing side often have only their things to tell their stories. The Caribbean Taino, the Australian Aboriginals, the African people of Benin and the Incas, all of whom appear in this book, can speak to us now of their past achievements most powerfully through the objects they made: a history told through things gives them back a voice. When we consider contact (联系) between literate and non-literate societies such as these, all our first-hand accounts are necessarily twisted, only one half of a dialogue. If we are to find the other half of that conversation, we have to read not just the texts, but the objects.8．What is the first paragraph mainly about?A．How past events should be presented.B．What humanity is concerned about.C．Whether facts speak louder than words.D．Why written language is reliable.9．What does the author indicate by mentioning Captain Cook in paragraph 2?A．His report was scientific.B．He represented the local people.C．He ruled over Botany Bay.D．His record was one-sided.10．What does the underlined word “conversation” in paragraph 3 refer to?A．Problem.B．History.C．V oice.D．Society. 11．Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from?A．How Maps Tell Stories of the World B．A Short History of AustraliaC．A History of the World in 100 Objects D．How Art Works Tell StoriesAccording to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed(安装)has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially infarming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.12．What do solar developers often ignore?A．The decline in the demand for solar energy.B．The negative impact of installing solar panels.C．The rising labor cost of building solar farms.D．The most recent advances in solar technology.13．What does InSPIRE aim to do?A．Improve the productivity of local farms.B．Invent new methods for controlling weeds.C．Make solar projects environmentally friendly.D．Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.14．What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4?A．To conserve pollinators.B．To restrict solar development.C．To diversify the economy.D．To ensure the supply of energy.15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B．Solar Energy: Hope for the FutureC．InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D．Solar Farms: A New Development根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

重庆市南开中学2022-2023学年高三下学期信心考试英语试题(4)一、听力选择题1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A．Gary’s works.B．Gary’s application.C．Gary’s list of samples.2. When will the taxi arrive at Martin’s house?A．At 5:30 a.m.B．At 6:30 a.m.C．At 8:00 a.m.3. What program comes first on TV?A．A puzzle show.B．A film.C．A football match.4. What problem does the man face?A．He has a low position.B．He may lose his position.C．He has trouble finding a job.5. What might bother the man?A．His dieting.B．His weight.C．His schedule.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1. What will the woman probably do on the weekend?A．Buy clothes.B．Watch movies.C．Do homework.2. How will the man get to the cinema?A．By car.B．By bus.C．By bike.3. What kind of movie will the speakers probably see?A．An action movie.B．A fantasy movie.C．A historical movie.7. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

高二（下）第2次阶段性考试英语试题考试时间：120分钟总分：150分第二部分：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。

从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

（A）There is no excuse for not doing your assignments (作业). If you can’t come to school, you should call your teacher or your classmates and ask about homework. It is your responsibility to find out what homework you have missed. It is not the teacher’s job to remind you of the missed assignments.You must not be absent on a test day. If you are seriously ill, call and let the teacher know you will not be there for the test. If your teacher allows a make-up test (补考), you should take the test within one or two days after you return to class. Serious illness is the only reason for missing a test.Be on time! It is impolite to be late. Also, it bothers other students. If you must come in late, be sure to do it quietly. Have your books and papers out of your bag before you come into the room. Then go to your seat and sit down quietly. In the USA, it is not necessary to knock before you enter the classroom. Most teachers will give you a low grade if you are often late.In America, you should call your teacher by his or her last name instead of “teacher”. Also you sh ould use Mr., Miss, Ms. or Mrs. before the last name (such as Mrs. Smith or Mr. Jones). This is polite. The teacher will tell you the title that he or she likes. It is impolite in the USA to eat, drink or chew gum during class. Don’t do these until the break. Also, removing your shoes in the classroom is not polite.21. What should you do if you miss a class?A. Give an excuse for missing the assignments.B. Tell the teacher you can’t come to school or do the assignments.C. Ask your teacher to remind you of the missed assignments.D. Call your teacher or your classmate to find out what assignments were given.22. When can a student miss a test according to the passage?A. When he/she is late for the test.B. When he/she is really sick.C. When he/she failed another test.D. When he/she doesn’t want to have the test.23. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?A. A student is thought to be impolite when he takes off his shoes in the classroom.B. A student is thought to be impolite when he eats and drinks in class.C. When a student is late for class, he must knock before he enters the classroom.D. A student is thought to be impolite when he doesn’t come for class on time.【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C【解析】【导语】这是一篇说明文。