高二英语上学期期中试题(无答案

江苏省梅村高级中学空港分校2024-2025学年秋学期期中检测高二英语（考试时间：120分钟；试卷满分：150分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）注意，听力部分答题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答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 the man’s main form of exercise now?A. Running.B. Cycling.C. Swimming.2. How will the man probably communicate with the company next week?A. By making a call.B. By writing a letter.C. By sending an email.3. What happened to the man?A. He couldn’t find the way to the toilet.B. His new phone got wet.C. He lost some money.4. What are the speakers doing?A. Planning a journey.B. Waiting for a plane.C. Booking a hotel room5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Spring Festival plans.B. The man’s new home.C. A shopping list for the holiday.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。

江苏省苏州市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解When you volunteer through United Way, you’ re joining 1.5 million people who are giving back so others can get ahead. Use your time and talent to create social change where you work or live — join our community of game changers.If you are accepted to become a United Way volunteer, you will be required to complete the series of immunization (免疫) requirements listed below. It is requested that you complete all of your immunization requirements through your own healthcare provider. However, if this presents a financial hardship for you, Employee Health or Occupational Health may be able to assist with these requirements.V olunteer duties vary, but may include visiting and socializing with patients, helping withlight tasks such as sorting or filing, and assisting patients/visitors with wayfinding.V olunteers cannot perform any “hand-on” or clinical duties, perform the same job as staff members, or shadow or observe medical staff.We do not offer any research or internship opportunities.1．What is the purpose of the United Way?A．To inform volunteers to take the vaccines.B．To attract volunteers to make a difference.C．To create social change in the community.D．To provide an opportunity of internship. 2．What can be learned about immunization requirements?A．Two doses of MMR are necessary for Measles.B．TDaP should be shot at the age of 17 immediately.C．2 negative TB tests are given in prior 12 months.D．Hepatitis B Vaccine is only for regional volunteers.3．What are the volunteers expected to do?A．Assist dying patients file their wills.B．Direct the way for patients and visitors.C．Take medical workers’ place in case.D．Observe doctors in a clinical setting.In 2015, Brian Peterson, a car designer for Kia Motors, moved to Santa Ana, California, with his wife, Vanessa. There, they often met a homeless man named Matt Faris, who would frequently shout on the street corner, sometimes disturbing their sleep. Initially, Peterson had no interaction with Faris, but everything changed after reading the book Love Does, which stressed the power of love in action. Inspired by the book, Peterson decided to introduce himself to Faris.In their first conversation, Peterson learned that Faris had moved to Southern California from Kentucky in pursuit of a music career but had fallen on hard times, living on the streets for over a decade. Despite Faris’s rough appearance, Peterson saw beauty in him and felt forced to paint his portrait, even though he hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in eight years. Faris agreed, marking the start of a transformative project.So Peterson went to establish Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization dedicated to painting portraits of unhoused individuals in the community. He captures each subject’s personality through colors and then sells the portraits, splitting the earnings with the subject. Half of the funds are placed in a “love account”, which helps them to address their personal needs.However, Peterson learned the importance of asking people directly how they wanted to use the money rather than assuming what they need most. For example, Faris used the funds from his portrait to record an album, while another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, used the money to help pay her daughter’s rent.Over the years, Peterson’s project expanded, leading him to found Faces of Mankind, where artists nationwide paint portraits of the homeless. To date, Peterson has personally painted 41 portraits. His work not only provides financial assistance but also fosters understanding and connection between the buyers and the subjects, with many buyers developing friendships with the individuals they initially overlooked. Peterson hopes his work will continue to change how people perceive the homeless.4．What inspired Brian Peterson to approach Matt Faris?A．He saw Faris had artistic talent.B．He read a book about love in action.C．He wanted to complain about Faris’s shouting.D．He intended to found a nonprofitorganization.5．How does Brian Peterson deal with the money he earns from selling the portraits?A．He donates it to charities.B．He uses it to expand his project.C．He sponsors the homeless to buy art supplies.D．He keeps half and gives the other half to his subjects.6．What is true about Peterson in Paragraph 3?A．He believes in giving without accepting.B．He prefers to decide how the money should be spent.C．He helps people based on their personal needs.D．He funds them to develop art-related projects.7．What would be the best title for this passage?A．Painting for Homeless B．Art Can Cure HomelessnessC．The Story of Matt Faris D．Selling Portraits for CharityScientists from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HIPS) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a wristwatch that can measure essential chemicals in body sweat. Theirfindings were published in the journal ACS Nano.Sweat contains electrolytes (电解质), primarily potassium, sodium and calcium. The balance of these essential minerals is crucial for supporting muscle function, nerve health and regular heartbeat. The wristwatch collects sweat from the skin and analyzes it in real time using a sensor chip with sensitive membrane. When sweat enters the device, it will come into contact with the membrane that contains three tubes capable of measuring sodium, potassium and calcium levels respectively.Although they are not the first to invent sweat sensors, the Chinese researchers emphasized the wrist watch’s solid interface for long-term reliability. “It surpasses the stability of many other sensors by consistently monitoring human sweat for over six months,” said the lead researcher Huang Xingjiu.Since athletes use electrolyte drinks to counteract (抵制) the loss of energy and refill it, researchers in the study measured the sweat composition of these chemicals in athletes running long distances. The accuracy reached about 95 percent when compared to the standard detection method.“When there are electrolyte abnormalities, the device will remind users to supplement (补充) them quickly. The aim of developing this device is to provide warnings for electrolyte loss and reduce exercise-related injury risks.”For ordinary people, the traditional electrolyte test requires samples of body fluids taken in hospitals. The new wristwatch has the potential to serve as an alternative to needles for measuring electrolytes.The next goal of the research team is to design various sensitive membrane materials for monitoring more information. The researchers noted that compared to popular fitness watches on the market, the device they designed is larger and heavier, making it less comfortable to wear. However, they expect to develop wearable sweat sensors suitable for market applications in the next five years. The team of researchers also aims to adapt the device for environmental monitoring.8．What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The working principle of the device.B．The composition of sweat.C．The function of a particular sensor.D．The balance of the minerals.9．Which of the following is the advantage of the wristwatch?A．accurate and popular.B．large and wearable.C．convenient and comfortable.D．reliable and stable.10．What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A．The wristwatch has no equal now.B．The product hasn’t hit the market yet.C．The researchers are content with the product.D．The device will be definitely put into extensive use.11．What is the purpose of the passage?A．To provide warnings for readers to reduce risks.B．To introduce a new product on monitoring health.C．To inform the readers of the importance of eletrolytes.D．To analyze the relationship between sweat and health.Victories are temporary in China’s fast-changing economy. Earlier this month Colin Huang, the founder of Pinduoduo, became China’s richest man. The company, founded in 2015, today is China’s third-largest e-commerce firm by sales, behind only JD．com and Alibaba.Mr Huang’s time atop China’s rich list was, however, brief. On August 26th Pinduoduo’s share price decreased by nearly 30% after it reported sales for the quarter from April to June fell short of the market’s high expectations and gave warning that a long-run decline in profitability was “unavoidable”.Pinduoduo’s misfortunes are set against a backdrop of weakening consumer spending in China. In June sales from the “618” shopping festival fell for the first time, despite a number of platforms extending their sales periods this year. A fierce price war is adding to the trouble. Visit any Chinese e-commerce site and you will be impressed by signs advertising huge discounts and promising the cheapest deals online. Competition has grown more intense because of attacks into e-commerce by short-video apps such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. Some merchants are piling yet more pressure on the industry. Some Chinese e-commerce companies juice their sales by fining merchants for late deliveries or product mismatches. Last month hundreds of suppliers surrounded the offices of Temu, Pinduoduo’s foreign branch, in the southern city of Guangzhou to protest against such punishment.Pinduoduo may be hoping that international expansion will rescue it from deteriorating conditions at home. That will not be straightforward. Although the number of people using Temu, which launched in America in 2022, has rocketed, owing in no small part to the vast amounts it has spent on advertising, turning that into profit has proved trickier.What is more, America’s e-commerce Amazon is fighting back against the Chinese upstart. During its Prime Day sale in July it offered discounts of up to 70% on some products. It is also reportedly planning to launch a discount section on its site which will feature cheap items. 12．Why did Pinduoduo’s share price decrease sharply?A．China is experiencing a major economic boom.B．Colin Huang failed to run the company well.C．Sales for the second quarter didn’t meet the expectations.D．Consumers were unwilling to spend money on the platform.13．What difficulty is Pinduoduo faced with?A．The rapid rise of JD．com and Alibaba.B．The pressure from consumers and suppliers.C．The invasion of many overseas e-commerce giants.D．The intense price competition and weak purchasing power.14．What does the underlined word “deteriorating” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A．Declining.B．Alarming.C．Increasing.D．Changing. 15．How does the author find Pinduoduo’s expansion of international market?A．Hopeful.B．Cautious.C．Unclear.D．Favourable.People are constantly bombarded (轰炸) with unrealistic and potentially harmful images of “ideal” body types. 16 It’s also important to learn what your body can physically do and become comfortable. In order to accept your body, it’s important to get in touch with both of these aspects of your body on their own terms.17 This means not trying to change who you are or focus on qualities you don’t like. Learn to enjoy your body —— how you move, feel, and get around. Let go of how you used to look, especially if your body has undergone changes from injuries, or medical conditions. Be kind to your body as it is right now.Replace negative thoughts with positive ones. As soon as you notice yourself starting to have a negative thought, replace it with something positive about yourself. Give yourself time to get into the habit of thinking positively. Try starting each day by thinking a few positive thoughts.18Compare yourself only to yourself. 19 There’s no point in comparing yourself to others, regardless of whether the person is a celebrity or classmate sitting next to you. Instead, compare yourself in terms of how you’ ve progressed over time, now that you’ve created your own realistic goals. For example, you might think to yourself that you’ve improved your appearance compared to a few years ago.Know when to seek help. Understand that nearly everyone struggles to maintain positive body image all the time and it’s normal to have ups and downs. 20 There are various signs that your body issues are severe and require professional help.A．Accept your body as it is.B．Identify what you like about your body and appearance.C．Negative thoughts do nothing to improve your self-image.D．The world would be a pretty boring place if we all looked the same.E．But you should also honestly consider if you need to speak with a counselor, or specialist. F．This can make it difficult to accept, love, and feel confident in your own body, which is critical. G．Remind yourself of these thoughts throughout the day when you start feeling critical of yourself.二、完形填空Ever since I was little, the doctors told my parents that someday I would need hearing aids. Of all my 21 my ears are the ones I hate the most. Although my hearing was getting22 I hadn’t told anyone. The ocean sound that was always in my head had been getting louder,23 people’s voices, I even couldn’t hear teachers in class. But I knew if I told Mom about it, I’d 24 hearing aids.Then in my annual checkup, I 25 the audiology test and the doctor said, “Dude, it’s time.” And he 26 me to a special ear doctor. When the ear doctor first pulled thehearing aids out for me, I groaned.Normal aids usually have a part that wraps around the outer ear to hold the inner bud 27 . But since I didn’t have outer ears, they had to put the earbuds on this heavy-duty headband to wrap around the back of my 28 . I could imagine how strange I’d look — my classmates would laugh at me, and even my teachers, my friends would be 29 at me!“Can’t wear that, Mom; I’ll look like Lobot!” I complained.“Lobot?” The ear doctor smiled as he looked at the headphones and made some 30 . “The Empire Strikes Back? The bald guy?”“You know Star Wars stuff?” I asked. “Hey, Lobot’s cool,” said he, 31 the earphones on my head carefully. “There you go. So how’s that?”“It’s so quiet in my ears and I don’t hear that noise anymore! Thanks so much, Dr. James!”I answered 32 .The first day I showed up at school with the hearing aids, I thought kids would make a big 33 about it. But no one did. Now that I look back, I don’t know why I was so 34 about it all this time. Funny how sometimes you worry a lot about something and it turns out to be 35 .21．A．favorites B．features C．figures D．frights 22．A．worse B．less C．sharper D．lower 23．A．giving out B．making out C．bringing out D．drowning out 24．A．end up with B．keep up with C．put up with D．break up with 25．A．had B．failed C．escaped D．passed 26．A．invited B．brought C．sent D．showed 27．A．in place B．in order C．in use D．in store 28．A．ears B．head C．back D．chest 29．A．surprised B．amazed C．scared D．annoyed 30．A．differences B．efforts C．comments D．adjustments 31．A．hanging B．sliding C．striking D．arranging 32．A．automatically B．loudly C．greedily D．excitedly 33．A．fortune B．choice C．deal D．decision 34．A．stressed B．curious C．mad D．disappointed35．A．something B．everything C．anything D．nothing三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式Breakdancing (霹雳舞) made its debut as an Olympic sport after 36 ( include) in this year’s games in Paris. It was the only new event 37 broke into the Olympics at this year’s games.38 (begin) in the Bronx in the 1970s and popularized globally through media, breaking has faced skepticism about its classification 39 a sport. The term “breakdancing” was coined by journalists 40 is not used by supporters. Indeed breakers never seriously 41 ( seek) a place at the games. They were generally 42 ( interest) in gold chains than gold medals. Thanks to the World Dance Sport Federation, breaking’s inclusion aimed to attract younger viewers and refresh Olympic viewership, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for its 43 ( participate).The flips (翻转) and 44 ( freeze) may be short-lived, however. Breaking will not return in Los Angeles in 2028. The IOC’s charter (章程) caps the number of athletes at 10,500 and host cities have 45 final say over their games. Organizers in LA chose to include larger and better-funded sports such as baseball and cricket.四、单词拼写46．Her sharp (辨别力) in artworks allowed her to distinguish genuine pieces and clever reproductions. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）47．A fortunate (相遇) on the street brought the two friends together after a long separation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）48．We can provide you with a (全面的) guide to local hotels and restaurants. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49．The (零花钱) her parents gave her each month taught the young student the value of saving and budgeting responsibly. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）50．Smartphones should be used as our tools rather than (主宰) our lives. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)51．R could I find a book that I was deeply absorbed in. (根据首字母单词拼写) 52．The government is c to reducing poverty and has made remarkable progress. （根据首字母单词拼写）53．The bomb exploded during the night, t lots of people in the building. (根据首字母单词拼写)54．The sudden news of his death s her suddenly, leaving her stunned and unable to react. (根据首字母单词拼写)55．The report presented a f account of the events that took place, without any exaggeration. （根据首字母单词拼写）五、书信写作56．假如你是李华，你校将给美国的友好学校赠送一批具有中国特色的学生书画作品，请你代表学校给该校校长Mr. Thomson写一封信，内容要点如下：1. 赠书画作品的目的；2. 简要介绍其中一幅书画；3. 表示需要与其沟通捐赠细节。

2024/2025学年度第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试题2024.11注意事项：1．本试卷考试时间为120分钟，试卷满分150分，考试形式闭卷。

2．本试卷中所有试题必须作答在答题卡上规定的位置，否则不给分。

3．答题前，务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡上。

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 shirt?A．£19.15.B．£9.18.C．£9.15.答案是C。

1．When will the meeting start?A．At 9:10.B．At 9:20.C．At 9:25.2．Why does the man make the call?A．To learn about a policy.B．To cancel an appointment.C．To ask about a medical bill. 3．What are the speakers talking about?A．A web page. B．A computer problem. C．A downloaded file.4．Where does the conversation take place?A．At an airport. B．In a delivery company. C．At a hotel.5．What do the speakers think of Joel?A．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。

河北区2024—2025学年度高二年级第一学期期中质量检测英语第一部分：听力（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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，你将有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. When will the football game be held?A. This morning.B. Tomorrow morning.C. Tomorrow afternoon.2. What is the man's favourite sport now?A. Volleyball.B. Tennis.C. Baseball.3. Where does the woman prefer to spend her holiday?A. In warm places.B. In the Alro.C. In a ski resort.4. What will Paul do this Wednesday evening?A. Play tennis.B. Look after his sister.C. Go out shopping.5. Which diving board will the man dive from?A. The lowest one.B. The middle one.C. The top one.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）听下面几段材料。

每段材料后有几个小题，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。

听每段材料前，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。

每段材料读两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至8题。

6. How long will the man's cycling trip last?A. Fourteen days.B. Ten days.C. Eight days.7. Which meal is not included in the trip?A. Breakfast.B. Lunch.C. Dinner.8. What will the man do during the trip?A. Cook meals.B. Feed animals.C. Visit some farms.听下面一段对话，回答第9至11题。

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

考试用时120分钟。

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

用2B铅笔将试卷类型(A) 填涂在答题卡相应位置上，并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。

2. 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。

答案不能答在试卷上。

3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答无效。

4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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

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

重庆南开中学高2026级高二（上）期中考试英语试题本试卷由五个部分组成。

其中第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。

第三部分的第二节、第四部分和第五部分为非选择题，共150分，共12页。

全部答案在答题卡上相应区域内完成，在本试卷上作答无效。

选择题请使用2B铅笔填涂，非选择题请使用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答。

要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。

第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，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. When will Mr. Wilson be available?A. At about 2 p.m.B. At about 3 p.m.C. At about 4 p.m.2. Why did the man miss school yesterday?A. He went to the seaside.B. He visited his parents.C. He didn’t feel very well.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A dress.B. A store.C. A wedding.4. What will the man do next?A. Have lunch.B. Deal with some emails.C. Switch off the computer.5. What relation is Mary to the man?A. His teacher.B. His neighbor.C. His colleague.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。

天津市南开区2020第一学期外研版必修5调研考试高二英语试卷本试卷分第I卷（听力），第Ⅱ卷（英语知识运用）和第Ⅲ卷（读写能力测试）三部分。

满分为100分，考试用时为100分钟。

考试结束时，请将试卷全部上交。

第I卷听力（共三节，15小题，每题1分；满分15分）做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1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。

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1. Where is the woman working now?A. In a company.B. In a bank.C. In a law firm.2. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers ?A. Husband and wife.B. Boss and secretary.C. Seller and customer.3. What does the woman think of Christie's?A. It's too expensiveB. It's too far away.C. It's too crowded.4. What will the man do for the woman ?A. Renew two books.B. Return two books.C. Borrow two books,5. Why is the man upset?A. He missed his plane.B. He had a traffic accident.C. He failed to find a place to park.第二节（共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分）听下面2段材料6每段材料后有几个小题，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。

安徽省合肥市第一中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Four Self-Portraits (自画像) by Famous ArtistsRaphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)—“Self-Portrait”, 1506One of the beautiful self-portraits by famous artist Raphael was drawn at the age of 23. It measures around 45cm×33cm and is located at the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. The Italian painter used oil on board to draw his self-portrait, which was the clearest and the most recognizable self-portraits of Raphael himself.Leonardo da Vinci—“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”, 1512“Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk”is a self-portrait of da Vinci at the age of 60 and measures around 33.3cm×21.6cm, which is on display in Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Italy. It is drawn with red chalk on paper and represents the head of an elderly man in a three-quarter view. In the portrait, the length of the hair is uncommon in Renaissance (文艺复兴) portraits.Rembrandt van Rijn—“Self-Portrait with Beret and Turned-up Collar”, 1659Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn painted his self-portrait in 1659 when he was 53 years old. It shows his worried expression that clearly portrays the troubled condition of his mind at that point of his life since the year 1659 was a year of anxiety for him. This self-portrait found its place among the Benjamin Altman Collection, which has been exhibited in the Metropolitan Museum of Art since 1913.Edgar Degas—“Degas Au Porte-Fusain’”, l855Edgar Degas made this self-portrait only when he was twenty-one years old. It was one of the most remarkable of his fifteen self-portraits. Degas was seated as seemingly without fear and anxiety. The pose in the painting was formal and academic. The painting is located in the musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.1．Where should visitors go if they want to admire Raphael’s self-portrait in 1506?A．Uffizi Gallery.B．Biblioteca Reale.C．The musée d’Orsay.D．The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2．Which aspect of Portrait of a Man in Red Chalk was special during the Renaissance?A．The red clothing.B．The formal pose.C．The long hair.D．The worried expression.3．Which painter was the youngest when painting the above-mentioned self-portraits?A．Raphael.B．Edgar Degas.C．Leonardo da Vinci.D．Rembrandt van Rijn.Last Friday, a robot called EveR6 led an orchestra (管弦乐队) in a performance of Korean music at the National Theater of Korea. EveR 6 is about as tall as a person, and has a human-like face that can show emotions. Its joints (关节) allow it to move its arms quickly and smoothly in many different directions.But EveR 6 doesn’t think on its own like some advanced Artificial Intelligence programs. Instead, it has a limited group of movements that it has been trained to perform. To make these movements as natural as possible, EveR 6’s movements are based on those captured from real human conductors.In Friday’s performance, the National Orchestra of Korea presented a concert titled “Absence”. The concert included five different pieces of music. Two were conducted by EveR 6, and two were conducted by Soo-Yeoul Choi, who leads the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. Both conductors worked together on the final piece.Mr. Choi was impressed with the way EveR 6 moved. “The robot was able to present such detailed moves much better than I had imagined,” he said.But Mr. Choi added that the robot’s biggest weakness is that it can’t hear. “Some people think that conducting is just a combination of hand waving and keeping the beat,” said Mr. Choi. “But a good conductor needs to listen to the orchestra, so that he or she can correct and encourage the orchestra as it plays.”Mr. Choi and EveR 6 both conducted a piece of music called “Sense”. Instead of musical notes, EveR 6 had instructions for how to play the piece. The conductors and musicians had to work together to create the music. Mr. Choi communicated with the musicians while EveR 6 kept the beat. Mr. Choi said that once EveR 6 started, the musicians had “no choice but to follow its beats”.Mr. Choi doesn’t think robots are likely to replace human conductors. But he believes robots could be helpful in situations like practice sessions where the same thing needs to be repeated many times.4．What do we know about EveR 6 from the text?A．It is an experienced conductor.B．It has a lifelike appearance.C．It is able to listen to music.D．It is much shorter than a person. 5．What does the underlined word “captured”in paragraph 2 mean?A．Stolen.B．Stopped.C．Recorded.D．Hidden. 6．What advantage does a human conductor have over EveR 6?A．Waving hands.B．Keeping the beat.C．Having instructions.D．Communicating with musicians. 7．What is the text mainly about?A．A robot conducting an orchestra.B．An orchestra having performed in Korea.C．Modern music combined with technology.D．Two conductors getting worldwide recognition.While temperatures continue to climb, visitors are still coming to see Death Valley National Park on the California-Nevada border. The park is known as the hottest place on Earth. This past weekend, the temperatures climbed to 53.33℃. Most visitors at this time of year make it only a short distance to any area in the park before returning to the cool air in their vehicles.Early information from the park service shows that across the nation’s 424 national parks, at least four people have died this year from heat-related causes. That includes a 65-year-old man from San Diego who was found dead at Death Valley earlier this month.Death Valley National Park suggests visitors be careful and not have expectations of rescue. While park rangers (护林员) drive on park roads and can aid tourists in need, it is unsure that lost visitors will get help in time.Physical activity can make the heat feel even worse and leave people exhausted. Alessia Dempster, who was visiting from Edinburgh, Scotland, said, “It’s very hot especially when there’s a gentle wind. You would think maybe that would give you some slight relief from the heat, but it just really does feel like an air blow dryer just going back in your face.”Death Valley is a narrow area that is below sea level and surrounded by high mountains, the park service’s website says. The dry air and small plant coverage let sunlight heat up the park surface. The heat then becomes trapped in the valley.Still, several areas in Death Valley continue to draw tourists. Badwater Basin, made up of salt flats, is considered the lowest point in all of North America. The 183-meter UbehebeCrater dates back over 2,000 years. And Zabriskie Point is a great sunrise viewing spot.Josh Miller, a visitor from Indianapolis who has been to 20 national parks so far, shared that feeling. “It’s hot, but the scenery is awesome,” he said.8．What do most visitors do in Death V alley?A．Cool themselves in time.B．Do lots of physical exercises.C．Stay away from park rangers.D．Carry dryers with themselves.9．Why does the author mention the 65-year-old man in paragraph 2?A．To encourage the elderly to travel more.B．To express admiration for mountain climbers.C．To advise people to tour Death Valley more often.D．To show the danger of traveling in Death Valley.10．What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us about Death Valley?A．Its covering area.B．Its attractive spots.C．The reason why it is so hot.D．The service of its park’s website. 11．What can be inferred about Death Valley from the last two paragraphs?A．It has a short history.B．It is worth visiting.C．It draws fewer and fewer tourists.D．It is unsuitable for viewing sunrise.Indoor food growing operations are seeing both successes and failures in the United States. Some companies in the food industry are investing (投资) even as competitors fail.California-based Plenty Unlimited this summer began working on $300 million indoor plants, while Kroger announced that it would be increasing its availability of vertically (垂直地) farmed produce. Meanwhile, two indoor farming companies that got strong backing—New Jersey’s AeroFarms and Kentucky’s AppHarvest—filed for financial failure and reorganization. And a five-year-old company in Detroit, Planted Detroit, shut its doors this summer.The industry changes do not worry Jacob Portillo, a grower with Eden Green Technology, an indoor farming company. “The fact that other people are failing and other people are succeeding is going to happen in any industry you go to,” he said.Indoor farming refers to growing crops indoors, which experts sometimes call “controlled environment agriculture”. There are different methods. One method called vertical farming involves putting produce from floor to ceiling, often under artificial lightsand with the plants growing in nutrient-enriched water. Other growers are trying very large greenhouses, indoor beds of soil in big buildings and using special robots for parts of the farming process.Supporters say growing indoors uses less water and land and permits food to be grown closer to consumers, saving on transport. Indoor growing is also a way to protect crops from increasingly extreme weather caused by climate change.But critics question the sustainability (可持续性) of operations that can require a lot of energy for artificial lights. And they say paying for that light can make profitability impossible. Curt Covington of AgAmerica Lending, a private investment company centered on agriculture, is not convinced that indoor farming operations can work—except in special cases. Given the high cost of indoor operations, Covington said, “It’s just hard to be very profitable.”12．What is Jacob Portillo’s attitude to the indoor food growing industry?A．Positive.B．Worried.C．Unclear.D．Doubtful. 13．What can we learn about indoor farming?A．It takes a lot of manpower to take care of plants.B．It means growing plants in water instead of soil.C．It protects crops from increasingly extreme weather.D．It is different from controlled environment agriculture.14．Why did Curt Covington question indoor farming operations?A．They produce little food.B．They carry great cost.C．They need sunlight.D．They lack investors.15．What is the best title for the text?A．What Types of Food Can Be Grown Indoors?B．How Can You Grow Food Indoors Without Soil?C．Indoor Farming Companies Take Agriculture IndoorsD．Indoor Food Growing Operations Face an Uncertain Future二、七选五It can be a wonderful and satisfying experience to have roommates to share a home with. Living with others can often help you develop close relationships and learn some life skillsalong the way. 16 .Honest communicationIn order to solve any problems that may arise, effective communication is necessary.17 , where you feel free to voice worries, expectations and feedback. It is recommended to have house meetings on a regular basis where all important information is shared and addressed.18Nothing is more important than keeping your shared space clean and organized. Take the time to clean up shared areas like bathrooms and kitchens and respect each other’s standards of cleanliness.Develop a sense of humor19 . Developing a sense of humor will help relieve tension and create a more lighthearted atmosphere, especially when you and your roommates have the same sense of humor.Be considerate of your roommates’ needsBeing considerate of your roommates’ schedule, preferences and routines is part of living with them. A supportive living environment is created by small things, for example, offering to pick up groceries or helping with housework. 20 , especially when one of your roommates is studying or working or when anyone in the apartment is asleep.A．Respect yourselfB．You can create an open-door policyC．Keep shared space clean and organizedD．It is also wise to be mindful of noise levelsE．Here are practical tips on how to be a good roommateF．Living with others can lead to disagreements and argumentsG．Being a good roommate is more than making your rent payments on time三、完形填空a miracle (奇迹) but fearing the worst. .She had been 23 in freestyle skiing’s World Tour Finals in Canada when disaster struck. Having successfully completed her 24 run, ranking fourth in the standings, she increased the difficulty for her second and final run. However, her 25 landed first, lying there unconscious (无意识的).Ten days after the 26 , at the age of 22, she opened her eyes. Although she only 27 them for a few seconds, they were enough to add a little 28 to the darkest days. Six weeks later, she could recognize her parents.The 29 was slow, often painful. There were physical and mental problems to overcome. The 30 challenges she faced were the easiest while her emotions were greatly affected. It took her five years to 31 recover from the accident.“That does not mean my 32 has to be worse. I viewed it as climbing a mountain. The views on the top might be even more 33 ,” MoCrazy said.Her life goal now is to 34 others who have suffered traumatic (创伤性的) brain injuries, 35 a non-profit organization MoCrazy Strong with her mother for the purpose of giving back.21．A．winning B．survival C．profit D．training 22．A．disagreed B．smiled C．waited D．fell 23．A．competing B．teaching C．swimming D．walking 24．A．first B．second C．third D．fourth 25．A．arms B．head C．feet D．back 26．A．order B．fight C．work D．accident 27．A．opened B．closed C．touched D．narrowed 28．A．water B．style C．light D．gratitude 29．A．service B．speed C．trip D．recovery 30．A．academic B．physical C．mental D．similar 31．A．barely B．potentially C．emotionally D．immediately 32．A．life B．family C．heart D．income 33．A．scientific B．detailed C．distant D．amazing 34．A．defeat B．help C．employ D．bother 35．A．breaking down B．figuring out C．searching for D．setting up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。

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。

山东省烟台市2023-2024学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Europe has numerous islands where you can get closer to nature. Here are some of the best for getting away from the crowds.Schiermonnikoog, the NetherlandsSchier is primarily a national park, covered in forests and with some of Europe’s most untouched beaches. Only residents are allowed to drive cars on the island, which you can get to by taking a 45-minute ferry (渡轮). Once there, visitors can hunt for beautiful and specially-shaped stones washed ashore on the island’s wide white beaches, go diving or take surfing lessons along natural sandbanks.Flores, PortugalFlores Island in the westernmost stretches of the Azores is a nature lover’s dream. Deep blue lakes, vivid green valleys and boiling hot springs are among the otherworldly sights on the 55-square-mile volcanic island home to 3, 400 people, where you can arrive via flights from other Azorean islands.Naustholmen, NorwayVisitors can take ferries to reach this private island owned by Norwegian adventurer Randi Skaug, the first Norwegian woman to climb Mount Everest. Naustholmen guests spend their days going boating or hiking to the top of the Lofoten Islands for sunset views. They can also simply do nothing at all, surrounded by the silence and beauty of this remote place. Skyros, GreeceFor a more isolated (隔绝) experience, set your sights to the island of Skyros. One of 24 islands in the Sporades chain in the northwest Aegean Sea, Skyros is reached via flights from mainland Greece as well as by ferry from the mainland and other nearby Greek islands. With the exception of Skyros’ famous carnival (狂欢节) which puts the island into nonstop party mode — it’s a perfect place for swimmers to register for a surfing class.1．What do Schiermonnikoog and Skyros have in common?A．They both have a national park.B．They both offer surfing lessons.C．They both give free ferry service.D．They both throw attractive parties. 2．What can a tourist do in Naustholmen?A．Take a rowing-boat race.B．Climb the volcanic island.C．Enjoy the beautiful sunset.D．Pick up unique beach stones. 3．Which destination suits tourists interested in hot springs?A．Skyros.B．Naustholmen.C．Flores.D．Schiermonnikoog.Lufinha has crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat powered only by the sun and wind. He used kites to move the boat and solar power to use lights and equipment on the boat. He expects his trip will earn him a Guinness World Record for Fastest Solo Atlantic Crossing by Kite Boat. He also hopes to help people understand the need to protect the oceans.The kite-powered boat reached top speeds of over 30 kilometers per hour. Lufinha traveled 6,400 kilometers in 25 days. The 38-year-old set out from Cascais, near Lisbon, Portugal on November 3, 2022, and arrived in Martinique on December 20, Lufinha was not at sea for all that time, however. He made a planned stop at the Canary Islands on November 8. But he had to stay longer than planned because of the powerful storm and he remained there until November 30.Lufinha made the crossing completely alone in a 7.2-meter-long and 5.6-meter-wide trimaran, a boat which has three long, thin parts, with a small room for sleeping and shelter. Lufinha used a hand pump (抽水机) to produce water for drinking and cooking. He said, “I have two such water makers, which I can pump and every hour I can make around four liters of water.” The water pump has a special filter (过滤器) to remove salt from the sea water. Lufinha used the water to add to dried food he carried with him on the boat.He called his trip “a big learning experience”. It was a big test of his adaptability. He learned most of all to look at his problems relatively. He had so many problems all of the time, such as kites getting torn and kites exploding (爆炸). And the only way not to suffer was to think, “It could be worse.” He said his way of thinking during the difficult crossing helped him get through it hour by hour, day by day, week by week until he finished this Atlantic crossing.4．What’s one of the purposes of Lufinha’s trip?A．To set a new world record.B．To map out a new sailing route.C．To check his boat’s performance.D．To collect money for the local charity.5．Why did Lufinha stay longer than expected at the Canary Islands?A．His boat broke down halfway.B．He took the wrong sailing direction.C．His water pumps required replacing.D．He was overtaken by terrible weather.6．What was Lufinha’s biggest gain from the trip?A．He developed his own independence.B．He discovered how to obtain drinkable water.C．He learned to view problems more positively.D．He mastered more advanced sailing techniques.7．Which of the following can best describe Lufinha?A．Strict and honest.B．Calm and curious.C．Determined and brave.D．Outgoing and generous.A recent report from UNESCO warns that using technology in classes may not help as much as many people believe. The report suggests that technology should be used less in schools, and that smartphones should be barred from classrooms.The goal of the new report was to improve how technology is applied to education. “Instead of being the focus, technology should support learning. Too much attention on technology in education usually comes at a high cost,” the report says.Over the last 20 years, technology has been used more and more in schools. These days, it’s normal for students in many places to look up information on the internet rather than using books. But the report points out that around 500 million students from poor areas were unable to take part in online classes. That’s one example of what UNESCO says is a larger problem — the advantages of technology aren’t evenly shared. People and countries with less money are often left out.UNESCO admits that technology can help in many ways. It can allow students to learn in more interesting ways; it can help teachers explain difficult ideas; it can also help students who have special needs. But UNESCO says technology can also take the students’ attention away from what they’re doing. When students use phones in class, it can interfere with their learning. One study that was carried out in 14 countries showed that even just having asmartphone nearby can be distracting. Even so, UNESCO says that less than 25% of the world’s countries bar the use of phones in schools.The report suggests that the best way to learn is still to work closely with teachers. Working with other classmates also helps students learn. UNESCO says that most schools should spend more money on things like books, classrooms and teachers.8．What does the text intend to tell us?A．Technologies can be double-edged.B．Education holds the key to development.C．The role of technologies is irreplaceable.D．School education encounters much resistance.9．What is discussed in paragraph 3 about technology in education?A．Safety concern.B．Wide application.C．Unreasonable management.D．Unbalanced availability.10．What does the underlined phrase “interfere with” mean in paragraph 4?A．Monitor.B．Disturb.C．Contribute to.D．Keep up. 11．Where is the text most likely from?A．A business report.B．A research plan.C．A project handbook.D．A science magazine.Imagine taking a flying taxi to the airport, or crossing crowded city streets at rush hour, getting where you want to go far faster than you could in a car. Believe it or not, you might be able to do these things in an electric air taxi sooner than you think.An air taxi is a small aircraft—something like a mix between a helicopter(直升飞机) and a drone(无人机)—that, can carry people from place to place. Air taxis don’t need a long runway like planes do. They can go straight up and down, like a helicopter.A company called Joby has been making and testing flying taxis since 2017. By 2025, Joby hopes to start carrying passengers for money. They’ve teamed up with Delta Air Lines to create a program to fly people from their homes to the airport. Joby also expects their air taxis to provide a ride-sharing service. Just like you might order a car to pick you up, you could use an app to order an air taxi. Joby’s air taxis will be flown by a pilot, and can carry four other passengers. They can fly as fast as 200 KPH and go around 100 miles before the electric batteries need to be recharged.Joby claims their taxis are both quieter and cheaper than helicopters. The company expects to charge about $3 a mile at first. But over time, they hope to bring the price down to less than $1 per mile.Exciting as the idea of flying taxis is, some people have concerns about them. The taxis may be quieter than helicopters, but they’ll still add noise and traffic to our skies and endanger public safety when passengers are flying through the air.Still, it seems likely that air taxis will be part of the future of travel. The U.S. government says, “We could see air taxis in the skies by 2024 or 2025.”12．What are the main features of the air taxi?A．Traditional and expensive.B．Convenient and economical.C．Advanced but space-taking.D．Safe but energy-consuming.13．Why are helicopters mentioned in the text?A．To give a guess.B．To present an argument.C．To make a comparison.D．To introduce a phenomenon. 14．What does paragraph 5 mainly tell us concerning the flying taxi?A．Its market risks.B．Its promising future.C．Its wide recognition.D．Its possible weaknesses.15．What can be the best title for the text?A．Flying Taxis Are Starting to Take OffB．Joby Has Already Mass-produced Air TaxisC．A Solution Is Used to Solve Traffic ProblemsD．America Has Improved Ride-sharing Services二、七选五to realize our big goals are not going to happen overnight. This is why celebrating small wins is so important in giving is motivation (动力) to push through difficulties and move forward. Then how to celebrate small wins?Break large goals down into small goals. When faced with a large goal, our minds can slip into the habit of delay. Small goals can help avoid this. 17 Instead, make sure you create small, achievable goals that will allow you to see your progress more clearly. Thesesmall successes will help you feel good with each little step.Reward (犒劳) yourself. 18 It could be anything from treating yourself to your favorite coffee or even taking a trip somewhere. Having something to look forward to trains the brain into creating motivation, which can speed up your pace of success.Don’t pressure yourself. Putting strict deadlines (截止日期) on your goals can lead to possible feelings of failure, even when there are small victories along the way. 19 This will increase your happiness and motivation as you celebrate small wins.Track your progress. Sometimes, we can give up because we are unaware of how close we are to success and forget how much we’ve done. Then why not keep a record? It will remind you how far you’ve come in achieving your goal. 20In short, small wins make huge successes. Celebrating small wins will make long-term goals easier to achieve in the long run.A．Be flexible with your time limits.B．Small wins can actually be easy to ignore.C．So don’t expect to realize your big dream instantly.D．The negative feelings may slow down your success.E．Do what you enjoy the most each time you complete a step.F．But along the journey to success, we can feel discouraged sometimes.G．Besides, seeing all the small wins written down can be a reward in itself.三、完形填空At nine years old, Klynn found her first hero — a local police officer making the daily rounds in her neighborhood. She kept track of what time he would pass by and would sit byapproached Klynn’s house and found her lying on the floor, 30 to take a single breath. The officer 31 Klynn to hospital, where it was determined she was suffering severe malnutrition (营养不良).Later, Klynn moved away before being able to thank the man who had ensured her 32 and even saved her life. But she never 33 him.20 years later, Klynn managed to find Jeff, the officer, online. Upon seeing her childhood hero again, Klynn broke down in tears. Jeff was also overjoyed to be 34 with Klynn, about whom he had been concerned all the years. And what touched him most was that he was Klynn’s career 35 and that as a policewoman Klynn also hoped to be someone’s hero one day!21．A．crying B．waiting C．applauding D．listening 22．A．nervously B．secretly C．excitedly D．confidently 23．A．interaction B．encounter C．response D．conversation 24．A．easy B．familiar C．special D．unforgettable 25．A．blame B．trouble C．action D．responsibility 26．A．freedom B．benefit C．health D．popularity 27．A．challenge B．routine C．choice D．memory 28．A．devoted B．polite C．generous D．attached 29．A．show up B．come back C．drop in D．call out 30．A．managing B．struggling C．expecting D．hesitating 31．A．rushed B．led C．forced D．admitted 32．A．happiness B．right C．safety D．survival 33．A．recognized B．ignored C．contacted D．forgot 34．A．compared B．reunited C．matched D．engaged 35．A．designer B．adviser C．inspiration D．assistant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。