高二下学期英语线上期中能力测试卷真题

2023～2024学年第二学期浙江金兰教育合作组织高二年级期中考试英语考生须知：1. 本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场、座位号及准考证号并核对条形码信息；3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效，考试结束后，只需上交答题卷；4. 参加联批学校的学生可关注“启望教育”公众号查询个人成绩分析。

第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，请将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. Where is Emma working?A. In France.B. In England.C. In Germany.2. What is the woman’s plan?A. To purchase a home.B. To rent a better place.C. To move near the man.3. What is the woman currently doing?A. Running.B. Driving.C. Sailing.4. What is the woman wearing?A. Jeans.B. A dress.C. A skirt.5. What is the conversation mainly about?A. A school.B. Roads.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。

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。

听力选择题Where are the flowers now?A.In the hall.B.In the kitchen.C.In the bedroom.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: Where have you put the flowers? I left them on the table in the hall with some letters.M: Well, they were in the way there, so I’ve put them in a vase in the bedroom.W: Okay thanks, but I think I’ll put them in the kitchen.听力选择题What is the woman talking about?A.A place to park.B.A place to live.C.A place to rent out.【答案】B【解析】【原文】M: What type of place are you looking for, Madam?W: Something small, and I don’t want to share with others. I don’t have a car so I don’t need a garage.听力选择题What will the woman do this afternoon?A.Have her hair cut.B.Watch a film.C.See a dentist.【答案】C【解析】【原文】W: Sorry, Ryan. I can’t go to the cinema with you today. I have got an appointment for a dental checkpetition【9】A.filled B.connected C.burdened D.decorated【10】A.move B.return C.appear D.continue【11】A.alone B.again C.away D.aside【12】A.teacher B.guide C.reporter D.student【13】A.kept off B.pointed at C.pushed against D.piled off【14】A.learning B.social C.emotional D.farming【15】A.analyzing B.practicing C.reading D.writing【16】A.existed B.failed C.expanded D.remained【17】A.selection B.understanding C.description D.preparation 【18】A.sizes B.colours C.styles D.workings【19】A.seldom B.never C.ever D.still【20】A.class B.school C.nature D.business【答案】【1】A【2】C【3】A【4】B【5】D【6】A【7】C【8】C【9】A【10】D【11】B【12】B【13】D【14】A【15】B【16】C【17】B【18】D【19】D【20】C【解析】这是一篇记叙文。

同济大学第一附属中学2021-2022学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷（本试卷满分120分，考试时间90分钟）I.Grammar and Vocabulary(45分)Section A(15分)Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.Have you ever seen an old movie called Three Coins in the Fountain?It is about three young American women(1)______(search)for permanent romance in Rome and they all find it. Crazy Hollywood?Well,(2)______the world history point of view,romance did,in fact,set down its roots in Rome.The word romance evolved in Latin from Roma to Romanicus of the Roman language,to the Old French romanz escrive,(3)_____means“to write in a Romance language,”and on to the English romance.The Romance languages(4)______(compose)of seven groups of languages that all have Latin as their basis.These languages include French,Italian,Spanish and Portuguese.The common people in ancient Rome spoke(5)______is referred to as Vulgar Latin,an informal speech,as opposed to the classical Latin of the more educated.Most language experts agree that Vulgar Latin is the chief source of the Romance languages.Medieval Romances were tales(6)______(write)primarily in French verse about brave heroes.The notion of having a romance with another person is thought(7)______(develop) sometime during the Middle Ages.In the late18th century and on through the19th,a romance was not a love story(8)______a novel that contained incredible,mysterious events.Romances of this period(9)______(include)English Gothic novels like The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole.What exactly is a twentieth-century romance?Does it have any relationship with the lively, popular novels written today,with their fantastic plots of love affairs?Or did the playwright Oscar Wilde have it right in The Picture of Dorian Gray:“When one is in love,one always begins bydeceiving(10)______,and one always ends by deceiving others.That is what the world calls a romance.”Section B(30分)Directions:Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box.Each word can be used only once.Note that there is one word more than you need.(A)A.destructiveB.relativesC.expertsD.contributeE.particularlyF.fearfulG.gentlyH.assistI.respondJ.speciesK.equivalentCats:Human CompanionsCats have a reputation for being colder and less cuddly(令人想拥抱的)than their counterparts---dogs.Cats may not be able to speak English but they do have many other ways in which they can interact with people.In fact,cats are animals which can solve problems just like any other highly developed___11___.They form close relationships with their owners and provide a sense of companionship,___12___for women.In fact,the findings of one Austrian study show that owning a cat is the emotional___13___of being in a romantic relationship.Some people feel silly talking to their pets,since,of course,they can’t___14___.But interacting with your feline(猫科的)companion has proven health benefits.Not only does talking to your cat improve your bond,but it’s also said to be beneficial for your mental health by helping improve your mood,reduce stress,and fight against loneliness.Cats are___15___at sleeping,so it’s perhaps no surprise that they can help improve your sleep,too.A Mayo Clinic study found that people who slept with their pets in the same room were almost twice as likely to get a good night’s rest,with only20percent saying they found their pets’presence___16___.Cats may not be able to help with the housekeeping,but they can___17___in keeping your house free of mice.It turns out there’s some truth behind the cartoon cat-and-mouse chase.When mice smell certain proteins in cat saliva(唾液),they become___18___and therefore avoid the area.It’s important for children to learn to care for and look after a living thing,just as their parents take care of them.Cats can help children develop social skills as they learn to approach thefeline___19___.Looking after a cat also encourages a sense of responsibility.In addition to filling your heart with love,cats can___20___to keeping your heart healthy. Numerous studies have shown that owning a cat can help reduce blood pressure and heart rate, lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels,and thereby reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke.(B)A.ambitionB.approachedC.inadequatelyD.occurredE.personallyF.potentialG.publishedH.refresherI.reluctanceJ.struggledK.traditionalThe last hurrahThe turn of the year is traditionally the time for reviewing one’s life,and perhaps for making some resolutions as to what to concentrate on in the coming year;and for many years past I have taken advantage of the holiday period to review my own goal and___21___.One thing I did decide to do this year,with some___22___,was to give up writing the Grumpy Old Bookman column in this magazine.It’s not that I’ve lost interest in the book world, you understand.But Leonard Woolf,husband of writer Virginia Woolf,used to say that a man should change his career every seven years.Though___23___I would say that changing your whole career so often is going a bit far,I did find,during my own working life,that it acts as a great___24___if you can occasionally try a new job within the same organisation or line of business.It is in fact well over ten years since our editor wrote to me and asked if I would be interested in writing a regular piece about what was,even then,a rapidly changing publishing scene.He ___25__me because since2004I had been writing a regular blog called,amazingly enough, Grumpy Old Bookman.As my monthly survey of developments in both___26___and digital publishing continued, in this magazine,I began to realise that writers in this century,of both fiction and non-fiction,are living in something close to a paradise.Once,you___27___for years to find a publisher---or an agent if you wanted one---but now you can publish your own stuff,either digitally or in paperback,without it costing you a penny piece.Amazing.After about five years of producing such columns,at just under a thousand words a time,it ___28___to me that,rather than let these essays drift away on the seas of time,it might be ofvalue to___29___readers to publish my thoughts and comments in book form.Hence,in2014,I ___30___the first69GOB columns in paperback format,using Amazon’s Create space facilities. Title:Writers Rejoice!A monthly diary of the dawn of the digital age.II.Reading Comprehension(45分)Section A(15分)Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D.Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Concerns about the harm caused by“too much”screen time—particularly when it is spent on social media—are widespread.But working out what a“healthy”__31__might be is far from easy.Some negative experiences on social media—like__32__how your appearance compares to others—do affect some children.However,this does not mean that technology use in__33__is harmful and it is difficult to make claims about how it will affect different people.Consider the picture painted by aUNICEF review of existing research into the effects of digital technology on children’s__34__comfort,including happiness,mental health and social life.Rather than stating that social media was harmful,it suggested a more__35__effect.The UNICEF report highlighted a2017study that examined120,000UK15-year-olds. Among those teenagers who were the lightest users,it was found that increasing the time spent using technology was linked to__36__comfort—possibly because it was important for keeping up friendships.__37__,among the heaviest users of technology,any increase in time was linked to lower levels of comfort.Overall,the UNICEF study suggested that some screen time could be good for children’s mental health.A broader look at evidence provided by some other high quality studies again suggests the story is not__38__.An early study in2013looked at how the television and video game habits of11,000UK five-year-old saffected them two years later.It is one of few studies actually __39__the effects of technology over time.It suggested that,compared with children who watched one hour of television or less on a weekday,a small increase in conduct problems was seen among those who watched more than three hours each day.Playing electronic games, however,was not seen as leading to a greater__40__of friendship or emotional problems.So how much time should our children spend looking at screens?It is difficult to be__41__ as different people spend time online in such different ways.A useful comparison might be with sugar.Broadly speaking,people__42__that too much sugar can be bad for your health.But the effect it might have can depend on many factors,from the type of sugar to the person and the amount.We would not__43__trust anyone who claims to predict how someone is affected byconsuming one gram of sugar.The same could be said for__44__usage:the outcomes depend on so many factors that only very__45__predictions are possible.31.A.amount parison C.experience D.medium32.A.accounting for B.boasting of menting on D.worrying about33.A.general B.particular C.private D.public34.A.domestic B.material C.physical D.psychologicalplex B.dramatic C.harmless D.predictable36.A.improved B.maximum C.relative D.small37.A.As a rule B.In contrast C.On the whole D.Worse still38.A.convincing B.definite C.probable D.true39.A.estimating B.experiencing C.reducing D.tracing40.A.connection B.power C.promotion D.risk41.A.balanced B.independent C.precise D.subjective42.A.agree B.forget C.object D.remember43.A.equally B.readily C.reluctantly D.weakly44.A.emotion therapy B.social media broadcasting D.video game45.A.confident B.optimistic C.rough D.wildSection B（22分）Directions:Read the following passages.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements.For each of them there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.(A)For over a century,throwing a pie into someone’s face has been a comedy element,thanks in part to Keystone.Established in1912by director Mack Sennett,the studio had a hand in making pie-throwing common.This phenomenon can be traced back before the earliest days of pre-1920s silent film.The fun of seeing an elegant dessert hit an actor,and watching them react with either anger or confusion,soon made its way to the screen.In1913,Sennett’s“Fatty”launched the first suchmissile in a Keystone film.Soon,the studio became known for pie-throwing trick,and the high-flying desserts flew so freely that the studio needed its own bakery to make them.The answer turned out to be right across the street.Sarah Brener owned a variety store there, but she also supplied the studio with its pies.Sometimes,they were delicious.Charlie Chaplin said that Brener’s pies were the best in town.But often,they had to be specially made for films. As pie fights in film grew more complicated,Brener’s bakery was soon making nothing else.Filmmakers preferred custard(蛋奶沙司)pies for throwing.They were appropriately messy and,likely less painful than a cherry pie would be to the face.But by the time the1920s rolled around,people had grown tired of them.Widespread pie-throwing faded,but it didn’t die completely:Comedic films and animation alike have been peppered with pieing ever since,from Bugs Bunny to the Three Stooges.In2015,a part of film history had been re-discovered:“The Battle of the Century”,where3,000pies sailed through the air.It was supposed to be the pie fight to end all others,but in1965the film“The Great Race”promised viewers“the greatest pie fight in history.”Thousands of real pies were used.Now,the Keystone building is a storage facility,and Brener’s bakery is long gone.But the studio’s influence lives on in film,in the occasional throwing of a pie,and on a plate on the corner of the mere remaining building that reads:“This was the birthplace of the motion picture comedy.”46.Which of the following is true about pie-throwing?A.By1912it had become surprisingly common.B.The audience was angry or confused while seeing it.C.It stimulated citizens’great demand for pies.D.Keystone contributes to its being part of a comedy.47.With the increasing complexity of pie fight in film,Brener’s bakery_____.A.changed its sales policyB.specialized in making piesC.sold a variety of food besides piesD.made its pies famous nationwide48.Several films are mentioned in paragraph5in order to_____.A.pie-throwing was no longer appealingB.more pies are used in modern films than in silent onesC.viewers are dissatisfied with seeing just one scene of pie-throwingD.pie-throwing can still be found in some kind of films49.What is the passage mainly about?A.The future development of comedic films.B.The history of pie-throwing in films.C.The fascinating past of Keystone.D.The birthplace of motion picture comedies.(B)New technology means that we no longer have to wait for anything.Therefore,you would expect waiting rooms to be filled with a lot of people complaining.However,a newspaper survey suggests that people regard these spaces as a place of refuge,a window in their tightly scheduled lives.Here are some of the stories that people told.A Ella Doroudy,subway station.Friday5p.m.We’ve been at the beach all day,and now we’re on our way home.We don’t have to wait very long,because we checked the schedule so we got here with about15minutes to spare.I just hang out and chat with my friends until the train comes.Waiting with other people is easier because it’s easier to kill time when you have someone to talk to.B Caroline Lacey,dentist’s office.Tuesday3p.m.I don’t really get nervous about a visit to the dentist,but since these two fillings came out I’ve been in great pain.The office is bright and cheerful,so it’s pretty calming.I usually pass the time by browsing through magazines.I’ve been coming to the dentist only when I need to,but I’m going to have to start coming regularly.C Renata Oliveira,model casting.Tuesday2p.m.I was a little bit late today,which ended up being OK because some of these girls have been waiting for hours.You can’t help but look around at everyone else—you look at the other girls and think:“I wonder if they’ll like her better than they like me.”While I’m waiting,I’m thinking:“Oh, come on.I don’t have all day!”D Paul Thomas,hospital,waiting room.Wednesday2p.m.I feel pretty all right while I’m waiting here,to be honest.It’s something I’ve been doing since my motorcycle accident seven years ago.I’ve had about32operations so far.This time I’mhere for one more in my foot.It’s no use coming in thinking you’re going to escape in five minutes,so I just sit back and people watch.50.What are the four people talking about?A.How they like to wait.B.Why they hate waiting.C.Unhappy experience of waiting.D.Different reasons for waiting long.51.Which of the following people kill the waiting time by talking with others?A.Ella Doroudy.B.Caroline Lacey.C.Renata Oliveira.D.Paul Thomas.52.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Ella Doroudy waited at the subway station for more than half an hour.B.Caroline Lacey doesn’t think the dentist’s office is relaxing enough.C.Renata Oliveria failed in the model competition because she was late.D.Paul Thomas has got accustomed to waiting in the waiting room.(C)Since its founding in1923,Yellow Corporation has been a leader in the transportation industry,using trucks to transport goods between points in Canada,the United States,and Mexico.For decades,Yellow achieved success by concentrating virtually all of its attention on increasing efficiency at every turn.Yellow has long been a master at ensuring that trucks are full before they have a warehouse,and it has also developed precisely time delivery schedules.Unfortunately,Yellow eventually fell victim to its own success.As operational efficiency increased,customer service received less and less attention,and before long,newer and more responsive companies were taking away the firm’s customers.Accompanying this problem was the fact that the customers most likely to seek a more service-oriented transportation provider were also the ones willing to pay high prices for the extra service.As a result,Yellow’s financial performance began to decline,slowly at first,but then more dramatically.Naturally,the decline in profit led to even worse across-the-board service.To help turn Yellow around,the board of directors offered Bill Zollars the position of CEO. Already a highly respected manager,Zollars was attracted by the opportunity to revitalize the carrier.Zollars quickly learned that organizational change at Yellow would have to be fundamental.Over a period of decades,people throughout the company were often willing to do only the minimal amount necessary to get their jobs done.Zollars knew that he had to alter the attitudes, behavior,and performance of30,000employees.He began by improving communication.The CEO spent18months traveling to several hundred locations,and at each site,he talked face-to-face with customers and with employees at all levels.He asked for opinions and provided his own message---namely,that enhanced customer service was to become the firm’s new focus.Zollars’s plan consisted of more than promises and motivational speeches.While previous leaders often didn’t focus on problems and refused to reveal information about the firm’s performance,Zollars openly acknowledged the company’s defect rate---the percentage of shipments that were late,wrong,or damaged.Employees were shocked to find that the rate was40 percent,but that knowledge was necessary to enhance motivation and set a benchmark for improvement.Zollars also instituted the company’s first ongoing program for surveying customer satisfaction,and the results were reported openly throughout the company.Zollars made a real effort to listen to employees,gave them authority to make decisions,and developed an enviable reputation for honesty and commitment.“If people doing the work don’t believe what’s coming from the leadership,”says Zollars,“it doesn’t get implemented.”53.What caused Yellow Corporation’s financial performance to decline?A.There was suddenly some difficulty finding enough warehouses.B.Fewer customers were willing to pay high prices for extra services.C.More transportation providers emerged with the market expanding.D.It put more emphasis on operational efficiency than on customer service.54.What did Zollars do to facilitate the fundamental changes in Yellow Corporation?A.He communicated with customers in person.B.He employed some highly respected managers.C.He reevaluated all the employee’s performance.D.He estimated the minimal amount of job each should do.55.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that it was______that contributed to the success of Zollars’s plan.A.the precise calculation of the company’s defect rateB.the ongoing survey of the employers’satisfactionC.the improvement of the leadership’s confidenceD.the revelation of information to the employees56.Which of the following might be the best title of the passage?A.The CEOs of Yellow CorporationB.The Future at Yellow CorporationC.The Success of Yellow CorporationD.The Turnaround at Yellow CorporationSection C(8分)Directions:Complete the following passage by using the sentences given below.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A.She relied on the help of teachers,students,and community volunteers to turn a parking lot into a garden.B.Waters believes in the importance of people knowing where their food comes from.C.Waters believes in people joining their hands to teach children to become better citizens.D.Many have discovered that they like fruits and vegetables that they had never before been willing to try.E.However,they found it difficult to decide what crops to plant in this garden.F.Every year since then,new crops are added and old crops are evaluated to make sure that they are best suited for the environment and the needs of the school.A Schoolyard GardenHave you ever eaten something that you grew in your own garden?Many people have not had the pleasure of this experience.Alice Waters,the owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant,set out to change all that for a special group of students at Martin Luther King Junior Middle School in Berkeley,California.Waters worked with the school's principal,Neil Smith,to create a cooking and gardening program at the school.(57).______.She also believes that there is a strong relationship between food,health,and the environment.Her goal at the middle school was to show children the pleasure in gardening and in preparing the foods that they cultivated.She wanted to teach them that a healthy body and a healthy environment go hand in hand.The project that Waters began took a lot of time and patience.(58).______.At the same time, renovation was begun to turn an old,unused cafeteria into a kitchen where students could prepare foods and share meals with their teachers.In the1995-1996school year,the first usable crops were planted.They included greens such as arugula and mustard,as well as lettuce,carrots,and potatoes.The following year brought the addition of plants such as apples,plums,black currants,hazelnuts,figs,raspberries,runner beans, and hibiscus.(59).______.Students have found that they look forward to the time they spend in the garden each week. They have learned how to weed,prune,and harvest.They have learned about the life cycles of various plants.They also know how to enrich the soil through composting,a process in which leftover scraps of fruits and vegetables are used as fertilizer.(60).______.Alice Waters dreams that one day there will be a garden in every school in the United States. She hopes that school lunches can be prepared using the produce from the gardens and other locally---grown organic produce.III.Summary Writing(10分)Directions:Read the following passage.Summarize in no more than60words the main idea of the passage and how it is e your own words as far as possible.61.It is universally true that all parents in the world love their children.However,as parents’views of life vary,they show their love in different ways.The monarch type of parents are intolerant and self-centered.They lay down regulations in the family for their children to observe.Furthermore,they insist that their children should act upon them without question.With a firm belief in their own philosophy of life,they have little respect for others’opinions,least of all,their children’s.The sentence they say most frequently to their children is,“you should do this.”Contrary to the monarch-type parents,the servant-type parents revolve around their children all the time.They are soft,good-natured,and easy-going.They never deny their children any wish, and cheerfully run to buy anything their children ask for.They are happy so long as their childrenare content.With the sincere belief that love means sacrifice,they are ready to give up anything for their children’s sake.With their children at the center of their lives,they always ask,“What else can we do for you?”The friend-type parents,as the term implies,treat their children as friends.They are generous and wise.Like good friends,they discuss with their children the latest news,share their children’s interests,and listen attentively to their children’s expression of emotion,whether it is anger,fear, joy or sorrow.They have a close relationship with their children while sticking to their principled stand.They discuss problems with their children rather than provide ready solution.They respect their children as their equals.They often say:“Let’s put out heads together and see what we can do.”There is no doubt that children welcome the third type of parents,for a free,friendly,and sympathetic atmosphere at home is most favorable to the development of youngsters both in body and in mind.All parents should re-examine and change some of their ways of showing their love if they want their children to grow up happily and healthily.IV.Translation(3+3+4+5+5)Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets.62正是他对于种族歧视的反抗才改变了历史的进程。

寄语：亲爱的小朋友，在学习过程中，的挑战就是逐级攀升的难度。

即使每一级都很陡峭，只要我们一步一个脚印地向上攀登，一层又一层地跨越，最终才能实现学习的目标。

祝愿你在学习中不断进步！相信你一定会成功。

相信你是最棒的！高二下学期期中考试英语真题卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节、满分50分）第一节（共15小题：每小题2.5分、满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项；并在答随卡上将该选项涂黑。

AA European Union programme is letting blind people experience famous paintings for the first time. It uses three dimensional (3-D)printing to recreate famous paintings so that they can be touched.One painting printed with the new technology is Gustav Klimt's The Kis. It is a popular attraction at the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting shows a man and a woman standing in a field filed with flowers. They are wearing gold robes and have their arms around each other. The man leans down to kiss the woman.Klimt finished the painting in 1908. Until now. people who have trouble seeing cannot enjoy the artwork. But thanks to the reproduction（复制品）they can touch the piece and feel the ridges（隆起）and depressions（凹陷）. Andreas Reichinger started making 3-Dversions of artwork in 2010. He said this reproduction was his most difficult project because the couple's robes are so detailed（精细的）.Dominika Raditsch is a blind museum visitor. She touched the reproduction. As she moved her hands around it, she said, "Exactly, can you see these? There are so many details. "Raditsch said she can imagine what the original painting looks like when she touches the reproduction. "It's somehow round. You can feel it. It comes with it. And in many places it's so smooth. And then I think to myself it probably shines too!" Raditsch said.The Belvedere is not the only museum to have 3-D versions of its artworks. Some of the pieces at the Prado, in Madrid, Spain, have reproductions that can be touched. But the piece in Vienna has one special part: it is made with widely available 3-D printing technology. That means one day, blind art fans anywhere in the world coulddownload the source files and print the reproductions themselves.1. What is The Kiss?A. A European Union project.B. A popular painting.C. A 3-D technology.D. A famous museum.2. Why did Reichinger say this reproduction was difficult to finish?A. The painting was reproduced detailedly.B. The original artwork was made in 1908.C. Blind art fans can't download the source files.D. The 3-D technology is not available.3. What is the best title for the text?A. A European Union programme for museum visitorsB. How to reproduce the world-famous paintingsC. A special museum for art fans in Vienna, AustriaD. 3-D printing lets the blind experience famous paintingsB"Have you checked the oil in the car?" my father used to say to me, his way of "Hello, hope you are well." Sometimes our phone calls would begin with a question about the oil and end with a question about the oil, with not a lot in between.Fathers have a lot of love to give, but it's often offered by means of practical advice. In my experience: It's mostly about my car. "How's the car running?" "Did you get it serviced?" My car—an old green Toyota Corona bought for $500—was where my father showed his love.Why can't we fathers just say "I love you" or "It's great to see you"? The point is: that's exactly what we are saying. You just have to translate from the language that is Fatherlish. Listen closely enough and the phrase "I love you" can be heard in the slightly longer "I could come around Saturday and repair your chair." The words "You made my life better from the moment you were born" may be hardly heard, but the main meaning is there in the more common "I'll hold the ladder while you get the leaves down from the roof."When I was 17, I went on my first road trip—a friend and I in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold morning to say goodbye. "Highways are dangerous," he said, "so don't try overtaking anything faster than a horse and buggy. And take a break every two hours. And every time you stop for gas, you really should check the oil." At the time we thought his speech was pretty funny and would sing "horse-and-buggy" every time I tried to overtake some other speeding cars.Dad's long gone now. But after all these years, I realize that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary, I'd have understood that the speech my friend and I so carelessly laughed at was simply Dad's attempt at love.4. Why did the author's father often ask about the car?A. To show his love for the car.B. To see if there is enough oil.C. To express his care to his son.D. To check the condition of the car.5. Which of the following sentences is an example of Fatherlish?A. I love you deeply.B. It's great to see you.C. You made my life better.D. I can check the oil for you.6. What does the underlined word "overtaking" in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Outrunning.B. ApproachingC. Crashing into.D. Knocking over.7. What can be inferred about the author in the last paragraph?A. He wanted to own a dictionary.B. He regrets his childish behavior.C. He is sad about his father's death.D. He realized his father's love then.CSharks may be able to smell blood from miles away, but they probably don't know how red it is. It is likely that they only see the world in black and white according to a study that is the first to look into sharks’ visual systems.A team at the University of Western Australia studied the visual systems of many different species of sharks and what they have found is diversity in eye design that mirrors the ecological and behavioral diversity of the shark species. The team looked at the retinal cells of 17 species of sharks caught from Queensland and Western Australia and found out that the cells are responsible for sharks’ color blindness.According to the study, these animals are color-blind due to the light receptors they have got in their eyes. There are two main types of light-sensitive ceils to allow animals to see: rod cells help measure brightness because they are highly sensitive to light and allow night vision but cannot tell colors apart, while various types of cone cells help distinguish colors. They looked at the structure of sharks' rod and cone cells in the retina. Human eyes come with red, green and blue cone variations, while sharks appear to have just one kind of cone cell.The study suggests that contrast against the background, rather than color itself, might be more important for object detection by sharks. Costumes that camouflage swimmers’ bodies in sea water are less likely to draw a shark’s attention than ones with bright, solid colors that emphasize their outline. “It’s the high contrast against thewater rather than the color itself which is probably attractive to sharks,” said Professor Nathan Hart who led the study.8. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. Stressing the importance of the study.B. Showing the features of sharks’ eye design.C. Giving the process and the result of the study.D. Telling the functions of sharks’ visual systems.9. What leads to sharks’ blindness to color according to Paragraph 3?A. Their less sensitive rod cells.B. Their lack of various cone cells.C. Their inability to tell apart colors.D. Their strong sensitivity to brightness.10. What can be inferred in the last paragraph?A. The color plays a key part in sharks' detecting objects.B. You should make your outline stand out in the sea for your safety.C. You should be dressed in bright color to avoid sharks’ attention in the sea.D. Sharks are more interested in sharp contrast against the water rather than your body.11. What’s the writing purpose of the text?A. To challenge a traditional belief.B. To inform us a scientific discovery.C. To amuse us with interesting information.D. To raise our awareness of protecting wild animals.DToday, plastic is used in almost everything, from shopping bags and bottles to chairs and cars. Plastic has conquered the world. But do you know how it was first made?The first man-made plastic was created by Alexander Parkes, who introduced it at the 1862 Great International Exhibition in London. It was called Parkesine, and it was made from plant materials. Once heated, it could be molded, and it held its shape when cooled. Also, it could be made colored or transparent. However, it was too expensive to produce for common use.In the 19th century, billiards（a game played on a cloth-covered table）was so popular that a lot of elephants were being killed for their ivory, which was used to make billiard balls. So, people tried to find a substitute. A U.S. billiard ball company offered a prize of S10, 000 to the person who could design the best substitute for natural ivory. In 1866, JohWesley Hyatt created Celluloid while trying to win the prize. Although he failed to win, Celluloid was later used to make many products, including false teeth, piano keys, and ping pong balls.In 1909, Leo Backeland created Bakelite. Made entirely of artificial materials, it was the first true plastic. It was inexpensive, and it kept its shape when heated. Soon, it was being used in many things, including electrical products and jewelry. Since then, many other plastics have been developed.Today, most plastics are produced from non-natural materials made from petroleum. They are light, flexible, strong. and cheap. Despite all these advantages, there is one problem: plastic waste breaks down slowly and toxic chemicals can leak from it. Therefore, people are trying to develop less harmful plastics.12. How did Parkesine differ from other plastics motioned in the text?A. It was popularly used.B. It was flexible and cheap.C. It could break down quickly.D. It was made from plant materials.13. What can we know from the passage?A. Plastics could be easily got from plants.B. Bakelite could be heated without changing shape.C. Plastics made from petroleum have few advantages. uD. Celluloid was used to make billiard balls in the 19t century.14. What can be mostly talked about following the last paragraph?A. The disadvantages of plastic.B. Different products made from plastic.C. A chemist studying the history of plastic.D. The kind of eco-friendly materials to make plastic.15. What can be the suitable title for the text?A. How to Make PlasticB. The Inventors of PlasticC. From Plant to PetroleumD. New materials to Make Plastic第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

云天中学2019—2020学年下学期线上期中模块测试高二英语满分150分时间120分钟本试卷分为四个部分。

用时120分钟，满分150分。

1-55题全部填到空中课堂答题卡上，其余题目全部填写到答题纸。

第一卷（满分95分）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，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.Where is Jimmy now?A.At a hotel.B.At home.C.At the lab.2. What is the man?A.A waiter.B.A taxi driver.C.A conductor.3.What does the man think of Yao Ming?A.He is the tallest basketball player in the world.B.He is famous all over the world.C.He is only well known in China.4.What will the woman do for the man?A.Wash his clothes.B.Take him to the supermarket.C.Get him some fruit.5.Why couldn’t the woman get through to the man?A.His mobile was stolen.B.His mobile didn’t work.C.His mobile was power off.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，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。

黑龙江省哈尔滨德强高级中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中测试英语试题一、阅读理解At Beaver Creek, The Extraordinary Awaits You Are no two snowflakes alike? The snowflakes we see in the winter are most likely completely unique from one other.Beaver Creek is a great place to experience the beauty of the snow, with programs for everyone—from children, teens, and women-only lessons to small groups and private-guided experiences.First Track, from Beaver Creek Reserve, lets you be the first on the mountain, with an adventure that begins at 7:30 a.m. when you are met by ski professionals and taken on a private, guided tour—before the mountain is open to the public. Once you have skied, you are treated to a delicious breakfast at Allie’s Cabin.If you are looking for a higher level of comfort there is the White Carpet Club, from Beaver Creek Reserve. Located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village, it maximizes your time on the mountain by streamlining your access to it. At the club, there are private lockers and boot dryers, along with preferred self-parking and a slope-side ski waiter. A receptionist can assist with lift tickets, pass purchases, dinner reservations, and activity recommendations.Of course, there is more to explore during the winter in Beaver Creek as well. There is ice skating, snowshoeing, shopping, and spas—you name it, Beaver Creek has it. It is the perfect place to take advantage of the snow and be in the moment, in the mountains, together.The extraordinary is a rare combination of one-of-a-kind experiences designed to be shared with service that exceeds expectation. The extraordinary brings you closer to one another and offers a special place to belong together. Belong in The Extraordinary.1．First Track can offer visitors ________.A．an early visit B．an ice skating showC．a tasty lunch D．a free skiing lesson2．What is the White Carpet Club special for?A．Skillful trainers.B．Quiet living experience.C．Thoughtful service.D．Good views over the mountain.3．The passage is written to ________.A．attract visitors B．compare different programsC．appeal for sports D．introduce training coursesPeople are often surprised by my fear of blood and needles. Working in a public health unit, I probably have more daily interaction with syringes (注射器) than the average person. But the truth is, having my blood drawn scares me.When I was 9, I had an extremely high temperature. A nurse rudely stuck the needle into my arm, causing a sharp pain. I avoided having blood taken from my body for the next years. A few months before I turned 30, my doctor ordered a blood test as part of my physical exam. I panicked. Sensing my fear, she gently suggested I see a psychiatrist (精神科医生). “Dr. M helped my other patients with the same fear,” she said.When Dr. M called to set up an appointment, I hesitated. Talking about personal problems to a medically licensed stranger was uncommon in my family. “A psychiatrist?” Mother asked. “He’ll just put you on drugs. Can’t you get over this yourself?” I almost listened. But I went to Dr. M’s clinic finally. “Phobias (恐惧症) are pretty easy to treat,” he said. I wasn’t convinced of his words. But despite my doubts, I was running out of options.We started with basic exposure treatment. I watched videos of blood being drawn every day. As I started to feel more at ease with needles, Dr. M suggested drawing blood. As he gently pressed the needle into my flesh, I felt dizzy and breathed deeply. After a few minutes, I looked at the needle. It wasn’t so bad. I didn’t pass out. “You’re doing well,” Dr. M said.I still find it unpleasant getting blood drawn, but thanks to several months of treatment, I’m less scared. I hate to admit it, but Dr. M is right — phobias can be treated. Sometimes, we have to leave our comfort zone and face our fears. And this can lead to freedom in the end.4．What caused the author’s phobia?A．Her sensitivity to pains.B．Her awful performance in study.C．Her bad medical experience.D．Her regular contact with syringes.5．What was the author’s mother’s attitude toward her appointment with Dr. M?A．Conservative.B．Disapproving.C．Supportive.D．Optimistic.6．What can we know about the author’s treatment?A．It cost the author a great deal of money.B．It eased the author’s pain totally.C．It centered on watching videos.D．It was smoother than expected.7．Which can be a suitable title for the text?A．Bravery brings us a happier lifeB．Walk toward what scares usC．Ups and downs make one strongD．Nurse our physical health carefullySports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature. However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of countryside, but also tons of water. Besides, all sorts of chemicals and huge amounts of energy are used to keep its courses (球场) in good condition. This causes major environmental effects. For example, in the dry regions of Portugal and Spain, golf is often held responsible for serious water shortage in some local areas.There are many environment-friendly sports. Power walking is one of them that you could take up today. You don’t need any special equipment except a good pair of shoes; and you don’t have to worry about resources and your purse. Simple and free, power walking can also keep you fit. If you walk regularly, it will be good for your heart and bones. Experts say that 20 minutes of power walking daily can make you feel less anxious, sleep well and have better weight control.Whatever sport you take up, you can make it greener by using environment-friendly equipment and buying products made from recycled materials. But the final goal should be “green gyms”. They are better replacements (代替物) for traditional health clubs and modern sports centers. Members of green gyms play sports outdoors, in the countryside or other open spaces. There is no special requirement for you to start your membership. And best of all, it’s free. 8．What is the meaning of the underlined words in paragraph 2?A．resource-consuming B．resource-developingC．resource-protecting D．resource-controlling9．Which of the following is NOT the advantage of power walking according to the passage?A．It is environmentally-friendly.B．It improves our health.C．It is simple and free.D．It can make you put on weight. 10．Which sport is the writer most likely to advise us to do?A．Playing basketball in a gym.B．Motor racing in the desert.C．Cycling around a lake.D．Swimming in a sports center.11．What is the main purpose of writing the passage?A．To show us some major outdoor sports.B．To encourage us to go in for green sports.C．To discuss the influence of some popular sports.D．To introduce some environmentally-friendly sports.In February, news broke that Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff had taken a “digital detox(脱瘾)”: 10 tech-free days at a French Polynesian resort. For a small group of people, taking a step back from devices is an achievable dream, but for most, it’s an impossibility, especially.A digital detox requires dismissing technology almost entirely: taking a break from screens, social media and video conferences for multiple days. The goals—reducing stress or anxiety, andreconnecting with the physical world—are well-intentioned. However, experts say a digital detox isn’t practical anymore for most people.“Technology is very much a part of us now. We bank with an app, read restaurant menus on phones and even sweat with exercise instructors through a screen,” says Seattle-based consultant Emily Cherkin, who specialises in screen-time management. “It’s so embedded(嵌入式的) in our lives, we’re setting ourselves up for failure if we’re going to go phone-free for a week.”As people become increasingly interdependent on technology, doing a digital detox no longer seems like a reasonable goal. But there may be a more realistic solution that will lessen our tech obsession(着迷), without forcing us to totally disconnect.Rather than cutting out technology altogether, practice digital mindfulness. Make sure the use of technology is purposeful. Instead of a full detox, digital mindfulness may be more practical for some people: less worry about cutting tech out entirely, and more focus on being intentional with its use.The goal shouldn’t be to cut off technology or to put a full stop. People still need to send an email, but can do so without getting distracted by the various online contents.This approach is called “grey detoxing”—you’re not totally immersed(沉浸的) or totally cut off from technology. Instead of causing ourselves more anxiety by attempting to live without our phones for a week, we can approach unavoidable screen time in a way that feels right for our individual lives.12．Why does the author mention Marc Benioff in paragraph 1?A．To criticize the idea of digital detox.B．To urge readers to take a digital detox.C．To bring digital detox up for discussion.D．To recommend a French Polynesian resort. 13．Why is a digital detox impossible for most people nowadays?A．They are more stressed and anxious.B．They are deeply influenced by tech.C．They are unwilling to go phone-free.D．They tend to be more pessimistic. 14．What might be a solution to tech obsession?A．Going on a holiday to Polynesia.B．Avoiding tech altogether.C．Disconnecting occasionally.D．Using tech purposefully.15．What does the author think of less screen time in modern society?A．It is achievable.B．It is unreasonable.C．It is ridiculous.D．It is unrealistic.How to Overcome Your FearsHere are five practical strategies that will help you overcome your fears and face a brighter future.Identify your fearsTake a moment to explore inward and identify the specific sources of your fears. Recognize what it is that is holding you back. Ask yourself, “What are you genuinely afraid of?” Spend a few quiet moments observing your thoughts and emotions. 16 .Understand the root causeSpend some time exploring the nature of your fears. Begin reflective thinking by asking yourself, “Why am I experiencing fear?” and “What is causing me to feel anxious?” 17 , you will gain an understanding of the factors behind your fears. When you deeply understand the sources of your fears, you are in a better position to overcome them.Practice acceptanceThe journey of overcoming fear requires acceptance. 18 . Instead, it is a catalyst（催化剂）that guides you on the path of personal development. By recognizing that fear is a universal human emotion that everyone faces at certain times, you can employ its energy for positive purposes.19To overcome your fears effectively, you need to set clear and achievable goals. That’s because you can use a sense of purpose to drive you forward on your journey. In addition, breaking down your broader goals into smaller ones is important.Take action20 . Start small by dealing with the least frightening aspect of your fear and gradually work your way up to more challenging steps. As you go through this journey of action, unexpected opportunities for personal growth will arise. Ultimately, you’ll strengthen your self-confidence as you reconsider your beliefs about life and yourself.A．Establish clear goalsB．Remember all your goalsC．If you take action at onceD．When you answer these questionsE．Then write down in detail what comes up for youF．Accepting fear is not a barrier to self-improvementG．At this point on your journey to overcome fear, it’s time to take action二、完形填空A few years ago, I walked into Panera and placed my order. After I paid and filled my plastic cup with water, I walked further into the cafe. As I sat down, I 21 an older man eating his soup alone. The chair in his front was 22 : he wasn’t saving the seat. He was genuinely eating all alone. As this fact settled in, a feeling of sadness began to 23 me. Why was he eating alone? Was he lonely?This wasn’t the first time I’d felt 24 when spotting someone eating alone. I 25 assume they’re lonely and need someone to be there for them. For some reason, eating with others is the 26 . Modern society has evolved to the point 27 most people do almost every activity together. If we’re getting lunch after class, we’d rather 28 to see if someone will come with us. But is it possible we just don’t want to appear lonely?Many people are always 29 someone else, and that may make people think we always need someone with us to feel 30 about ourselves. But that’s not true. We can enjoy being alone— not everyone needs to be 31 surrounded by friends to be happy. And we shouldn’t be 32 to eat alone if that’s what we want to do.I don’t think I’ll ever not get sad if I see someone eating alone, but I’ll 33 in mind that maybe they just want a 34 from the world, or maybe they prefer it that way. It’s important to 35 seeing someone doing something alone doesn’t always mean they’re lonely.21．A．recognized B．noticed C．examined D．disturbed 22．A．delicate B．unique C．valuable D．empty 23．A．respond to B．belong to C．reflect on D．wash over 24．A．sad B．desperate C．dizzy D．exited25．A．precisely B．automatically C．cruelly D．selfishly 26．A．liberation B．misery C．norm D．solution 27．A．which B．where C．what D．when 28．A．break down B．leave behind C．get away D．ask around 29．A．against B．beyond C．around D．within 30．A．better B．prouder C．nobler D．gentler 31．A．constantly B．dynamically C．decently D．fortunately 32．A．blank B．determined C．delighted D．afraid 33．A．refresh B．keep C．absorb D．decide 34．A．guarantee B．reputation C．break D．reward 35．A．realize B．promote C．recall D．convey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。

2023~ 2024学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试卷（答案在最后）(考试时间:下午2:30~4:00)说明:本试卷为闭卷笔答,答题时间90分钟,满分100分。

请将第I卷试题答案填在第II卷卷首的相应位置。

第I卷(共60分)第一部分听力(共两节,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。

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。

答案写在答题卡上。

1. What will the woman work as?A.A teacher.B.A volunteer.C.A journalist.2. What will the man do this weekendA. Go sailingB. Visit friends.C. Take a walk.3. What is the man worried about?A. The difficult courses.B. The upcoming exam.C. The high tuition fees.4. What does the man suggest?A. Reading travel brochures.B. Contacting a travel agency.C. Going to the Orange Island.5. Why does the man come to Beijing?A. To sign a contract. B.To run a storeC. To work in a factory.第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)听下面3段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B.C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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

上海市川沙中学2023学年度高二第二学期期中英语试卷考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。

2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。

所有答题必须涂(选择题)或写(非选择题)在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。

3. 答题前，务必在答题纸上填写准考证号和姓名。

Ⅰ. Listening Comprehension 25%Section ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Teacher and student. B. Customer and shop assistant.C. Doctor and patient.D. Employer and employee.2. A. He had a wonderful vacation. B. He had a busy vacation.C. He didn’t lik e winter vacation.D. He preferred summer vacation.3. A. Encourage the man. B. Laugh at the man.C. Tutor the man.D. Distract the man.4. A. He will take some photos about yoga.B. He will go to yoga classes with the woman.C. He will think twice about practicing yoga.D. He will solve problems with the woman’s help.5. A. She wants to improve the library search engine system.B. She plans to write an essay on library search engine.C. She doesn’t know how to use the library search engine.D. She thinks the library search engine can help the man.6. A. 2 dollars. B. 4dollars. C. 6 dollars. D. 12 dollars.7. A. She’ll repair her mobile phone tomorrow.B. She won’t attend the conference tomorrow.C. She doesn’t have an email address.D. She has to email the man tomorrow.8. A. The dress fits the woman very well.B. He promises a refund within a week.C. He encourages the woman to buy the dress.D. The woman will return the dress in the end.9. A. The woman decides to have a break this weekend.B. The woman hesitates about whether to have a break or not.C. The man has been working for a whole week.D. Neither of them will enjoy a stress-free weekend.10. A. The woman needs to fix the budget of the hotel.B. The woman had better not bother his parents.C. The w oman can stay at his parents’ house.D. The woman should visit his parents in Beijing.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked questions on each of them. The passages and conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. African tribes. B. African traditions C. African clothing. D. African language.12. A. The long history of African tribes. B. The personality of individual people.C. The meanings of different colors.D. The lifestyle of local people.13. A. Because it can indicate their fashion taste. B. Because it can maintain their identity.C. Because it shows the trend of clothing.D. Because it has a strong social meaning.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. Write professional papers. B. Carry out market research.C. Draft business contracts.D. Hold conversations with customer.15. A. ChatGPT can’t entirely replace real humans.B. ChatGPT can’t finish tasks as well as humans.C. ChatGPT can’t be very precis e in some tasks.D. ChatGPT can’t oversee or proof the work it does.16. A. Because it is boycotted(抵制)by several hi-tech companies.B. Because it needs to be updated from time to time.C. Because it takes a long time to connect to the internet.D. Because it may suffer from technical errors.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. To ensure that she’ll receive the chair on time.B. To check her customer reference number.C. To get her money back for the returned chair.D. To complain about the company’s after-sales service.18. A. She didn’t remember the card number.B. She received the new card on Tuesday.C. She lost the old card about three days ago.D. She forgot to update payment methods.19. A. Cancel the old card before making the payment.B. Make a specific note on the company’s system.C. Update her bank card details on the company’s website.D. Check her personal information on the company’s website.20. A. Within three working days. B. Within five working days.C. The next morning.D. The next Wednesday.Ⅱ. Grammar and Vocabulary 20%Section ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.Are User-friendly Passwords on the HorizonImagine a whole new type of password—one that less you no loager use all those numbers, letters and symbols, but is still unavailable to attackers.Researchers ____1____ (create) a new password system that can one day allow users to access their bank accounts, phones or favorite websites simply by picking out a familiar face from a grid (网络) of nine faces, four times in a row.They call the system Facelock, ____2____, according to a new study, is full of benefits.With Facelock, the images in the system are always changing—even the image of the familiar face. The research team explains that people do not recognize all faces equally. We have no trouble ____3____ (identify) a familiar face across a series of differentimages that range ____4____ quality. On the other hand, when a face is not familiar to us, we are ____5____ (likely) to think that different images of the same person are actually images of different people. The well-studied psychological phenomenon can be frustrating to police when they ask a witness to identify a person ____6____ (catch) in an unclear security camera tape, but in the case of Facelock, the researchers were able to exploit it for the good of frustrated password users.The researchers looked at ____7____ vulnerable the Facelock system is to attack by strangers, as well as people who are close to the users, such as a spouse or other family members.Facial Recognition System is hard ____8____ (break) by people who don’t know the users. Even people who were very close to the users were only able to get through all four grids successfully 6.6 percent of the time.“____9____ (take) into account the s uccess rates of account holders (97.5 per cent), random zero-acquaintance attackers (less than 1 per cent), and nominated high-acquaintance attackers (6.6 per cent), we believe that _____10_____ there’s still a long way to go, it is a promising starting po int”, the researcher wrote.【答案】1. have created2. which3. identifying4. in5. more likely6. caught7. how8. to break9. Taking 10. although##though##while【解析】【导语】本文为一篇说明文。

姓名，年级：时间：烟台理工学校2019—2020学年度第二学期期中暨线上教学质量检测试题高二年级 科目英语 时间90 分钟一 阅读理解（每题2分） A 篇 A drug used to treat severe bleeding could save thousands of lives for mothers giving birth 。

A global trial of the drug found it reduced the risk of bleeding deaths during child birth by nearly one-third 。

The study involved 20,000 women in 21 countries ， mainly in Africa and Asia. The trial was carried out by London ’s School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine 。

The drug is called tranexamic acid （氨甲环酸) 。

It is low-cost and researchers say it does not cause serious side effects for mothers or babies 。

The drug is used to treat mothers for severe bleeding duringchildbirth ， also known as postpartum hemorrhage (产后出血) .It is the leading cause of mother ’s death worldwide ， according to the World Health Organization. Haleema Shakur is the project director of the trial. She says despite medical advances in many countries, severe bleeding after child birth remains a big problem in some partsof the world。