高二第二学期期中考试(英语)试卷含答案

下学期期中联合考试高二英语试卷本试卷共 9页，满分150分。

考试用时120分钟第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What does the man want to do?A. To book a room.B. To get a job.C. To read the advertisement.2. What time will the two speakers meet?A. 5:30.B. 6:10.C. 6:30.3. Who answered the phone?A. Tom.B.Alice.C. Susan.4. What do we know about the woman ?A. She has been caught copying a report.B. She is not free at the moment.C. She won’t leave till the last moment.5. Where did the woman stay while she was in Changbaishan?A. She stayed in her friend’s house.B. She stayed in a hotel with her friends.C. She camped near the mountains.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。

2023——2024学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试卷注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How much should the man payA. $8.B. $12.C. $24.2. How is the woman's new roommateA. Noisy.B. Annoying.C. Caring.3. What's the woman going to doA. Get her car washed.B. Go downtown.C. Go for a ride.4. Why was the woman lateA. Because of the weather.B. Because she got up late.C. Because of the traffic jam.5. What did the speakers do before the dialogueA. They saw a movie.B. They watched a match.C. They attended a meeting.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。

广东省茂名市电白区2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试卷学校：___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、阅读理解One of the best ways to pay for college is to find work that helps foot part of the school fee. Here are 4 types of part-time jobs that provide students with extra income.Jobs with employer scholarshipsSome companies offer help paying for college through scholarship programs. Taco Bell, for instance, offers its part- time employees the chance to win up to a $ 25 ,000 award through its Live Mas Scholarship. The award can be used toward vocational schools or a two- or four-year college. Employees must have worked for the company at least three continuous months.Work-studyFor years the work-study program has allowed students to earn money through part-time work. Students aged between 16 and 24 who file Free Application for Student Aid maybe qualified for the program.While these jobs aren't always on campus, students in work study earn at least $7.25 per hour一the state minimum wage.Paid internshipsA paid internship (实习) can not only help students pay for college but can also open doors for full-time work aftergraduation .According to a 2019 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nearly two-thirds of paid interns received a job offer，while just about 44% of unpaid interns were offered a job.On-demand economy jobsKnown for its flexibility，the jobs can help students earn cash between classes.These on-demand jobs include completing small jobs，making deliveries or even driving for ride-booking services.Students can typically earn more through on-demand work，ranging from $10 to $20 an hour.1．What are the applicants for the work-study program required to doA. Submit an application form.B. Work part time for years.C. Accept the minimum wage.D. Live and work one campus. 2．What is the advantage of On-demand economy jobsA. Providing scholarships.B. Having fixed workplace.C. Including an extra award.D. Offering more job options. 3．Which program is of great help for students to find a full-time job A. Jobs with employer scholarships. B. On- demand economy jobs. C. Paid internships. D. Work- study.The giant Amazon rainforest in South America has been a mystery for centuries. It holds all kinds of natural wonders. Among them inColombia, a riv er stands out as “the most beautiful river” in the world. Locally called Carni o Cristales, this special river lies in a national park. It is made up of several waterfalls, rapids, and plenty of pools. For most of the year, Canio Cristales looks like a common river: clean, green, and rocky. However, during the short period between September and November, the river explodes（迸发）with life and colour. It appears as any mix of colours including blue, green, yellow, orange, and a purplish red. So it is also know n as the “River of Five Colours”.Although at first it may appear as if some chemicals were added to the water, this rainbow river is completely natural. Cafio Cristales’colours are the result of a rare（稀有）water plant which needs sunlight to grow. The plants change colour depending on how much sunlight they receive, and the amount is decided by the height and speed of the water. Therefore, it is possible for the plants to be totally colourless if the sunlight is too hard to get. They are a delicate plant. This makes them easily damaged in the water.Actually, the river faces some problems, including drier seasons, wildlife trouble, waste management, and budget（预算）cuts. In 2007, the park was forced to close because it was over-crowded with tourists. Now the park admits only 200 people a day and requires them to mind their behaviour.Today, Cano Cristales still shines among Colombia's most popular natural attractions, drawing thousands of tourists every year. 4．When is the best time to visit Cafio CristalesA. In October.B. In March.C. In June.D. In January.5．Why is Cano Cristales colourfulA. The water is badly polluted.B. People add chemicals to it.C. A special plant lives in it.D. The weather is changeable there. 6．What once caused the park to be closedA. The wildlife problem.B. The poor service.C. Too much rubbish.D. Too many visitors.Coca-Cola is to test a paper bottle as part of a longer-term goal to get rid of plastic from its packaging entirely. The prototype (样本) is made by a Danish company from an extra-strong paper shell that still contains a thin plastic liner（衬垫）. But the goal is to create a 100% recyclable, plastic-free bottle capable of preventing gas escaping from carbonated drinks —such as cola and beer. The barrier must also ensure no fibers get into the liquid.That may have a risk of changing the taste of the drink —or potentially can’t meet the requirements of health and safety checks. But industry giants are backing the plan. Coca-Cola, for example, has set a goal of producing zero waste by 2030. Coca-Cola was ranked the world’s number one plastic polluter by charity group Break FreeFrom Plastic last year, closely followed by other drink-producers Pepsi and Nestle.The Paper Bottle Company, or Paboco, is the Danish firm behind the development of the paper-based container. Part of the challenge has been to create a structure capable of standing the forces exerted（施加）by carbonated drinks which are bottled under pressure. On top of that, the paper needs to be mouldable to create distinct bottle shapes and sizes for different brands and take ink for printing their labels. After more than seven years of lab work, the firm is now ready to host a trial in Hungary this summer of Coca-Cola’s fruit drink Adez. Initially, this will involve 2,000 bottles distributed via a local retail chain.But it is also working with others. Absolut, a vodka-maker, is due to test 2,000 paper bottles of its own in the UK and Sweden of its pre-mixed, carbonated raspberry drink. And beer company Carlsberg is also building prototypes of a paper beer bottle.Michael Michelsen, the firm’s commercial manager, says the bottles are formed out of a single piece of paper-fiber-based material to give them strength.7．What is the long-term goal of Coca-Cola companyA. To rid plastics from its packaging.B. To produce drinks of alternative tastes.C. To expand business in European countries.D. To use paper bottles with a thin plastic liner.8．What can we learn from the textA. Coca-Cola has very strong competitors.B. Some industry giants are in favor of plastic free packaging.C. Carbonated drinks are facing stricter health and safety checks.D. The paper bottle company is under pressure from environmentalists.9．What does the underlined word “mouldable” in Paragraph 3 me anA. Being hard to be printed on.B. Being able to be strengthened.C. Being able to be made into different shapes.D. Being able to be mixed with other materials.10．What is the best title for the textA. Coca-Cola takes the lead to go green.B. Paper bottles are in place for the market.C. Drink industry is turning to paper bottles.D. Paper bottle companies spring up worldwide.二、七选五11．Your Path to Emotional Maturity(成熟)Emotions play a critical part in our lives and are contagious(传染) unless you know how to actually control them. In order to grow and thrive(茁壮成长), you must learn to be emotionally intelligent.①_____.Focus Your Efforts On Self-evolutionJust like you, it is completely normal for everyone else to have their own beliefs and opinions. Keeping that in mind, it's better to understand that you cannot change others, no matter how hard you try. Even if you try changing others, you could be hurting yourself in the process.②_____.Try Using “I” Statements③_____. Use “I” statements like “I feel miserable and heartbroken” instead of “You make me feel miserable and heartbroken.” This approach conveys your e-motions effectively without aggression, showcasing emotional maturity.④_____People sometimes interact with us as if we are mind readers, especially in relationships. Your partner may expect you to understand their desires, which can be challenging. Just as you aren't a mind reader, others aren't either. You need to communicate your needs to other people, and they need to do the same with you. Share your needs with your loved ones and observe the positive changes. Avoid Negative PeopleYou are known by the company you keep, and this is always true.⑤_____. If surrounded by negative people that only bring others down, then you will always feel miserable. In order to be emotionallyintelligent, you must have a good and supporting company by your side. Steer clear of people who emotionally manipulate others. Whenever you feel something like that, cut ties with them immediately.A. Communicate Your NeedsB. Always Prioritize(优先考虑) Self-careC. If surrounded by happy and motivated people, you will always be happyD. When upset, express your feelings openly but in a non-aggressive mannerE. The strategy in this stressful situation is to focus on others instead of yoursF. Taking full responsibility for your actions is how you become emotionally matureG. To enhance emotional maturity and happiness, self-change is the best course of action三、完形填空（15空）My writing career began at the age of ten. That year, my mother gave me my first journal to help me deal with the 1 of my grandmother's death. In many ways, my grandmother was the 2 behind my own writing career.When she was alive, my grandmother had 3 much emotional pain, butshe also knew that writing was her key to 4 . While growing up in Galicia, Poland, during World War I, she 5 both her parents, and then had to care for herself and her eight-year-old sister. She found solace(慰藉) in journal writing.Many years after her death, I 6 her journal and read every word. The void(空虚感) she had left in my life became stronger as the years progressed and I had my own health issues to 7 , such as being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 47. My 8 caused me to write down my grandmother's life story, based on the 9 of her journal. Although at times the writing was 10 , it did bring me close to her once again and help me more 11 understand her many hardships. Keeping journals has helped me 12 emotionally. Whether you're 13 by change, loss or pain, finding the time to write is 14 to the healing process. So why not 15 your pen and write down whatever comes to your mind12．A. secret B. reason C. suffering D. place13．A. idea B. inspiration C. tip D. instruction14．A. described B. studied C. forgotten D. experienced15．A. existence B. education C. survival D. dream16．A. lost B. missed C. left D. loved17．A. picked up B. came across C. took away D. gave back 18．A. display B. make C. explain D. handle19．A. job B. failure C. illness D. confusion20．A. contents B. suggestions C. demands D. pages21．A. scary B. painful C. vital D. great22．A. happily B. nearly C. exactly D. clearly23．A. respond B. succeed C. struggle D. recover24．A. tracked B. affected C. injured D. punished25．A. important B. close C. equal D. related26．A. borrow B. purchase C. grab D. throw四、语法填空27．After two days ________(stick) in the snow, the poor man was saved.28．Before we going out, we should have our shoes ________(polish). 29．When I reached the village, I found its surroundings difficult ________(tolerate).30．Speed ________(restrict) to 100 kilometers per hour on this highway.31．It is believed that nothing can stand in your way to success if you never stop trying and show great ________(persevere).32．If the bride pays, she has the right to decide ________ the style of dress worn by her attendants.33．My ambition is ________(help) more young people to be employed nowadays.34．The child ran after a cute dog for a long time, ________(wear) himself out.35．________(origin) it was said that he came from New York, but it was not long before doubts began to surface.36．I________(wait) for you all the morning.37．I won the first prize in the English speaking contest, ________ surprised my classmates.38．________ we need are your two New Year’s ________(resolve). 39．The young man ________(submit) his proposal for urban development to the city council, in which he advocated peaceful development, ________(harmony)development and scientific development.五、短文填空40．When we feel unhappy again(cue), rather than eat snacks, we could listen to some of our favourite music instead(routine), which will make us feel relaxed. Aside ①______ changing bad habits, we can also use the habit cycle to create good habits. For example, when we come to an escalator, our normal routine is to ride it, but we could change this routine into something more positive by ②______ (take) the stairs instead.Many of us try to change bad habits quickly, and③______we are not successful straight away, we often become pessimistic and give up. Infact, the④______ (successful) way to change is not suddenly, but over a period of time. As the Chinese philosopher Lao Zi wrote, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with ⑤______single step.” One step ⑥______ (seem) small, but it is essential. To reach the goal of change, a person must show some discipline and⑦______ (repeat) take many small steps. After all, it is not easy to break bad habits.For young people, there is plenty of time to change bad habits. However, there⑧______ (be) no “magic pill” or delete butt on that will help you; you have to think about your bad habits and determine to make some ⑨______ (change). You have the power ⑩______ ( build) a happy and healthy life full of good habits!六、书面表达41．假设你是李华，你的学校上周举办了为期一周的艺术节。

⾼⼆第⼆学期期中考试英语试卷含答案（共3套）⾼⼆第⼆学期期中考试试卷英语试卷满分： 120分时间： 120分第⼀部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第⼀节 (共15⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。

AThe Best Theatres of the Year“A Streetcar Named Desire”Maxine Peake, following outstanding performances in “Hamlet” and “The Skriker”, now plays Blanche DuBois. It will be fascinating to see whether Peake plays Blanche as a shape of the poetic spirit rather than a crazy southern beauty. With Sarah Frankcom directing and Ben Batt as Stanley Kowalski, the play must be good.September to 15 October, Royal Exchange, ManchesterBox office: 0161-8339833“The Gaul”Some time on the night of 8 February 1974, fisherman FV Gaul disappeared off the coast of Norway. For the families of the 36 men on board, waiting for news was a hard time. Stories came up. Even when he was discovered on the seabed, many still felt there were questions that remained unanswered. Mark Babych directs Janet Plater’s play.6-29 October, Hull TruckBox office: 01482323638“The Red Barn”David Hare’s new play is based on “La Main”, a thriller by the great Georges Simenon. The setting is Connecticut 1969, and the story is about two couples who, on their way back from a party, try to go through the snow. The play is directed by Robert Icke, and Mark Strong and Hope Davis are leading actors.6-20 October Lyttelton, LondonBox office: 020-********“The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Oil”John McGrath’s play about the exploitation (开发) of the Scottish Highlands has been described as the most important show in the history of the Scottish theatre. First seen over 40 years ago, the show is now revived (使复活) by Joe Douglas and gets five-star reviews on its first outing. 14-24 September, Royal Lyceum, EdinburghBox office: 0131-24848481. What can we infer about Maxine Peake?A. She is a famous director.B. She acted well in ”Hamlet”.C. She is a friend of Blanche DuBois.D. She enjoys poems much.2. What happened to FV Gaul in the play?A. He was caught in the snow.B. He came back to life after he died.C. He disappeared and died.D. He explored the Scottish Highlands.3. The director of “The red Barn” is _____.A. David HareB. Robert IckeC Mark Strong. D. Sarah Frankcom4. About the plays mentioned in the passage, we can know they _____.A. are all thrillersB. are directed by the same personC. would be on in autumnD. would be on at the same theatreBBritish shoppers buy 2.15 million tons of clothing and shoes per year, yet UK people have about ￡ 30 billon worth of unused clothing at the back of the wardrobe (⾐橱) . But new technology could see the end of tat (粗⿇布) with the clothes themselves reminding the owners of their existence.“Smart clothes” could help us clear out our wardrobes by sending messages or tweeting (推⽂) to us if they haven’t been worn for a good while. If these messages are ignored, the clothes will get in touch with a clothing charity and ask to be reused, with an organization automatically sending out donation in order. They could also be programmed for a public sale where they are sold to whoever offers the highest price on eBay.Experts at Birmingham, City University are developing the “connected wardrobe”to encourage more suitable clothes consumption (消费). The new kind of wardrobe sees clothes tagged, using washable contactless technology.Mark Brill, senior lecturer at the university, said, “Think of the surprise when an owner suddenly receives bids (出价) for items that they didn’t know in their wardrobe. The ‘connected wardrobe’is a practical pleasant idea to encourage people to think about their clothing consumption. Finally, I hope it will encourage more proper fashion consumption. Perhaps we can even move away from the idea of the ownership of clothing. When we’ve worn them enough, the items will pass themselves on to their next keeper.”It follows in the footsteps of the “Internet of things”—an idea that sees ordinary household items connecting to the Internet in order to share information. Now, the “Internet of Clothes” will make sure that neglected clothes will tweet and text the owners,“asking” to be worn depending on the weather and frequency of wear. Clothes will keep track of other information, such as who owned them before, as well as how much they originally cost, who made them and how much the worker was paid for them.5. What does the author say about the “smart clothes”?A. They may be recycled if long forgotten.B. They have gotten popularity.C. They give warnings if worn out.D. They may be donated on eBay.6. What is suggested in the last paragraph?A. The Internet is a place to share items.B. Weather affects the connected wardrobe.C. Household items can be a source of information.D. Clothes are sold online at a low price.7. The underlined word “neglected”in the last paragraph means “_____”.A. changeableB. unforgettableC. recycledD. unnoticed8. What’s the passage mainly about?A. The future of clothes consumption.B. The new technology about clothes.C. Common things sold on the Internet.D. Recycled wardrobes on the market.CCold weather during winter months may keep many people from running in the open air. However, a new study shows that the drop in temperature is a good reason to run. Researchers say running in cold weather helps improve one’s performance. Many people say running in winter can be difficult. Two reasons are the low temperatures and cold winds. Yet many runners might find it easier than running in hot weather. That could be because lower temperatures reduce stress on the body. When you run in cold weather, your heart rate and the body’s dehydration (脱⽔) levels are lower than those in warmer conditions. The body needs less water on a cold day than in warm weather.This information comes from sports scientist John Brewer at St Mary’s University in London. He and other researchers put a group of people into a room they called an “environmental Chamber”. They then recreated summer and winter weather conditions in the room. The test subjects were asked to run 10,000 meters under both conditions. The team recorded biological measurements of the runners.Brewer says every movement runners make produces heat. One way in which people lose heat is by sweating (流汗). The body also loses heat by transporting the blood to the surface of the skin, which puts more pressure on the heart in summer because it’s much harder to lose heat in the warm environment. However, the body doesn’t have to work as hard to transport blood to the skin’s surface in cold conditions. That means running in cooler temperatures requires less energy.Several websites note that the most important thing for people who run in cold conditions is to wear the right clothing. Wear shoes that will keep you from falling. Keeping as dry as possibleis most important when exercising in low temperatures. And wear more than one layer (层) of clothing to keep sweat away from your skin. So don’t let winter keep you indoors. Simply get ready for the low temperatures and start running.9. What were the test subjects required to do in the “environmental chamber”?A. Stay in the room in the hot and cold conditions.B. Run more than 10,000 meters in the warm environment.C. Run 10,000 meters under summer and winter weather conditions.D. Stay in the room for a long time in the cold environment.10. Running in cooler temperatures requires less energy because _____.A. it prevents runners producing sweatB. it’s much harder for the body to lose heatC. it’s easier for the runners to breathe fresh airD. it’s easier for the body to send blood to the skin’s surface11. Which of the following are proper ways to run in cold conditions?①Wearing as dryly as possible.②Wearing only one layer of clothing.③Wearing shoes that will prevent falling.A.①②B.②③C.①③D.①②③12. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To show his love of running in cold weather.B. To persuade people to stay indoors in winter.C. To give some advice on running in cold weather.D. To encourage people to run in cold weather.DWe had about half an hour until the bus would arrive to take us to the airport. I wasn’t worried about my daughter. At ten years old, she could easily entertain herself. But what was my four-year-old son going to do for the next 30 minutes?Half an hour could seem like a long time for a pre-school child. He began playing with his toy car. Then he noticed a boy similar in age. Actually, they noticed each other. Slowly, theybegan to interact (互动). At first, they shared smiles, which soon led to sharing toys. And before I knew it, they were running and playing in the hotel lobby.I realized that the scene described above was not uncommon. However, there was one thing that I have to mention: The boys did not share a common language. However, this little thing didn’t seem to stop them from their fun in the least. They were two little boys who had just met, and they were having more fun than anyone else in the lobby. In fact, I believed they would have played together all day if we had let them.Classrooms around the world are becoming more and more diverse (多种多样的). And that’s a good thing. But with this diversity comes a responsibility to our students. We must provide ways in which they can interact and feel comfortable, despite the language that they do or don’t speak. We must allow students who share the same interests to spend time together—even when they don’t share the same language. By doing this, we immediately place them in their comfort zone. When they work within their strengths, students’ confidence grows.Furthermore, as walls come down, students are more likely to welcome and work together with those whom they may not have noticed before.13. From the first paragraph, we can infer that_____.A. the author arrived at the airport half an hour earlier.B. the author was worried about his son.C. the author’s son could easily entertain himself.D. the author’s daughter was worried about her little brother.14. What happened to the two boys without sharing the same language?A. They played together happily.B. They learned from each other.C. They had difficulty in communicating.D. They made noises in the hotel lobby.15. According to the passage, students who_____.A. share the same language would be friends.B. come from the same place can communicate well.C. have the same interests should spend time together.D. come from different families have different habits.第⼆节 (共5⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分10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。

高二英语下学期期中试题（含答案）高二英语第二学期期中考试试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节听下面5段对话。

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

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will the woman do today?A. Go on a date.B. Visit a museum.C. Make ice cream.2. Why was the man late?A. He didn’t feel well.B. He set off late.C. He got lost.3. What lecture does the man like most?A. Local history.B. Aging brain issues.C. WWI and WWII events.4. What does the woman probably think of working while in college?A. Useful.B. Difficult.C. Unnecessary.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A rock.B. A movie.C. A spacecraft.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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. Why did the man start Problogger?A. To learn photographing.B. To help other bloggers.C. To make some money.7. What benefit can the man get from his current job?A. Getting e-books for free.B. Teaching his children himself.C. Enjoying flexible working places.听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10三个小题。

2022-2023学年度第二学期期中教学质量检测高二英语试题（答案在最后）本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写到答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。

2.第Ⅰ卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

3.第Ⅱ卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

第一部分听力（共20小题，每题1.5分，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．What does the man want to do with his money？A.Book a holiday.B.Take a course.C.Buy a car.2．What will the man do first？A.Do his work.B.Have a walk.C.Watch the weather report.3．What are the speakers planning to do？A.Buy a bookshelf.B.Decorate their daughter’s room.C.Change another dinning table.4．What’s the relationship between the speakers？A.Mother and son.B.Teacher and student.C.Bus driver and passenger.5．How does Eric usually get to work？A．By bus.B．By train．C．By car．第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the seasons.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I hadn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the journal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,” says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,” explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’ve come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the simulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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。

答卷时应注意事项１、拿到试卷，要认真仔细的先填好自己的考生信息。

２、拿到试卷不要提笔就写，先大致的浏览一遍，有多少大题，每个大题里有几个小题，有什么题型，哪些容易，哪些难，做到心里有底；３、审题，每个题目都要多读几遍，不仅要读大题，还要读小题，不放过每一个字，遇到暂时弄不懂题意的题目，手指点读，多读几遍题目，就能理解题意了；容易混乱的地方也应该多读几遍，比如从小到大，从左到右这样的题；４、每个题目做完了以后，把自己的手从试卷上完全移开，好好的看看有没有被自己的手臂挡住而遗漏的题；试卷第１页和第２页上下衔接的地方一定要注意，仔细看看有没有遗漏的小题；５、中途遇到真的解决不了的难题，注意安排好时间，先把后面会做的做完，再来重新读题，结合平时课堂上所学的知识，解答难题；一定要镇定，不能因此慌了手脚，影响下面的答题；６、卷面要清洁，字迹要清工整，非常重要；７、做完的试卷要检查，这样可以发现刚才可能留下的错误或是可以检查是否有漏题，检查的时候，用手指点读题目，不要管自己的答案，重新分析题意，所有计算题重新计算，判断题重新判断，填空题重新填空，之后把检查的结果与先前做的结果进行对比分析。

亲爱的小朋友，你们好!经过两个月的学习，你们一定有不小的收获吧，用你的自信和智慧，认真答题，相信你一定会闯关成功。

相信你是最棒的！高二期中考试英语试卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1 .What does the woman dislike about the sweater?A. Its material.B. its color.C. Its size.2. What does the woman want to do?A. Play tennis.B. See a film.C. Go swimming.3. What is the man now?A. A photographer.B. A reporter.C. A teacher.4. What is the man‘s attitude towards his work?A. Favorable.B. Bored.C. Worried.5.What troubles the woman?A. What to wear for a party.B. Whether to attend a party.C. How to buy a pretty dress.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。

2023学年第二学期杭州S9联盟联考高二年级英语学科试题（答案在最后）考生须知：1．本卷共8页满分150分，考试时间120分钟；2．答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。

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

第I卷选择题（共95分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

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 Mark going to do?A.Find a hostel.B.Book a hotel room.C.Cancel his vacation.2.When does the conversation take place?A.At8:00pm.B.At9:00pm.C.At10:00pm.3.What seems to be the man's problem?A.He lost his glasses.B.He has trouble with his eyes.C.He doesn't know how to read widely.4.Why does Jennifer make a call?A.To ask a favor.B.To express her thanks.C.To make an appointment.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.A special dish.B.A new restaurant.C.A modern apartment.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。

邵阳县第二高级中学2024学年度第二学期期中考试高二英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第二部分阅读（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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ACrafternoonSaturday, September 18, 2023, 2:00 PM-3:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetThe March “Crafternoon” at Emma Clark Library is a hatching bird pop-up craft (雏鸟孵化工艺). Stop by Saturday, September 18 anytime between 2:00 PM-3:00 PM for this free craft! Welcome all children. If you have anyquestions,*********************************.The Flower & Garden ShowJune 3-20, 2023, 8:00 AM-6:00 PMHicks NurseriesGo to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury if your children want to know the hottest ideas and products for gardening. The Flower& Garden Show, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, beginning on June 3 and running through June 20, offers kinds of activities for children interested in gardening.Super Bowl “Saturday”Sunday, August 8, 2023, 2:00 PM-4:00 PMEmma Clark Library, 122 Main StreetKick off (使开始) the Super Bowl weekend with football-focused activities on Sunday, August 8. Simply drop into the children’s department at Emma Clark Library between the hours of 2:00 PM-4:00 PM. Play games and enter for a chance to win a special prize. Be sure to catch the fun and families with children all ages are welcome.21. Which event provides an email address for the public?A. Rolling River Day Camp Family Day.B. Crafternoon.C. Super Bowl “Saturday”.D. The Flower& Garden Show.22. For those who are interested in growing flowers, when can they join in an activity?A. On September 18.B. On July 21.C. On June 9.D. On August 12.23. Who are the text intended for?A. School teachers.B. Young couples.C. Families with children.D. Teenagers.【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个活动的相关情况。

常州市2023-2024学年第二学期期中调研测试高二英语试卷（答案在最后）（时间：120分钟页数：共8页满分150分）出卷人：许秋艳审卷人：赵小旭2024年4月第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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.Why does John come to Nancy?A.To ask questions.B.To borrow reference books.C.To hand in his essay.2.Where is the man’s envelope now?A.In his room.B.At the post office.C.At the front desk.3.What will Rosie do next?A.Read books.B.Enjoy music.C.Go shopping.4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Strangers.B.Co-workers.C.Driver and passenger.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.A plan.B.An English course.C.An application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。

河东区2023~2024学年度第二学期期中质量检测高二英语注意事项：1.本试卷共100分，考试时间90分钟。

2.请将答案填写在答题纸上。

Ⅰ.听力理解（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）听下面五段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，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. What kind of food is the man making?A. Mexican.B. Thai.C. Chinese.2. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a hospital.B. In a hotel.C. In a prison.3. How much should the man pay?A. $ 2.B. $ 3.50.C. $ 5.50.4. Why is the man carrying an extra suitcase?A. He has too much luggage.B. He is helping someone else.C. He got permission to carry it.5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Aunt and nephew.C. Doctor and patient.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

2023-2024学年广东省深圳市高二英语下学期期中测试题（含答案）本试卷共计130分。

考试时间为120分钟。

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

2. 每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动用橡皮擦干净后, 再涂其它答案, 不能答在试题卷上。

3. 考试结束, 监考人员将答题卡收回。

第一部分单项选择（共15 小题, 每小题1分, 满分15分）1. I would be the last to__________ to answer the teacher's question as I did not review my lessons well.A. pretendB. attemptC. associateD. torture2. It has been__________ all over the world that China has made tremendous achievements in economy.A. acknowledgedB. criticizedC. assumedD. overlooked3. Our teacher received further education in a London university, so he speaks English with a strong London__________.A. toneB. pronunciationC. accentD. vocabulary4. The speed limit says that you can drive at a__________ speed of 120km/h on the expressway, beyond which you are likely to be fined.A. maximumB. minimumC. timelessD. critical5. If you already have severe__________ symptoms, then seek help right away.A. desperateB. deliberateC. depressiveD. decent6. They have begun to look seriously into the reasons and__________ the problem.A. appeal toB. react toC. contribute toD. seek solutions to7. All theories__________ practice and in turn service practice.A. originate fromB. date fromC. learn fromD. differ from8. Soon after, young Chinese modern dancers began to __________on the world stage with their unique style.A. emergeB. employC. enhanceD. evaluate9. In his Modernist view, beauty lies in simplicity and__________, and the aim of the designer is to create solutions to problems through the most efficient means.A. motiveB. representativeC. eleganceD. reputation10. My close friend originally took pills to lose weight until she realized that it broughther__________ pain and poor health.A. anything butB. Far fromC. nothing butD. more than11. __________to the discovery of black holes, Stephen Hawking is one of the most__________ scientists who have changed the way human understand the universe.A Devoted; admired B. Devoted; admiringC. Devoting; admiredD. Devoting; admiring12. Mark is a genius. By the time he graduated, he__________ jobs by a dozen computer companies.A. has offeredB. has been offeredC. had offeredD. had been offered13. Critical reasoning, together with problem-solving, __________teenagers to make better decisions.A. prepareB. preparesC. is preparingD. are preparing14. Raising people's awareness is__________ the key to improving the environment lies.A. thatB. whyC. whatD. where15. I will brand my golden stay in Paris on my heart__________ I led a happy and fruitful life.A. whereB. whenC. whileD. which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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。