重庆市巴蜀中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

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第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）(略) 第二部分 浏览理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分） 浏览以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A 、B 、C 和D ）当选出最好选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A The blooming of social media and interactive smartphone-based apps has proved that e-marketing is an unchangeable trend. In the case of China, the latest battlefield is beauty camera apps, which have become an overnight hit in the West. 1. MeituPic Developed by the Xiamen-based Meitu Inc, MeituPic is the company’s flagship beauty camera app and was the first to become a big hit among Western users. The app has drawn some 456 million users, who use it to post more than 6 billion photos every month. In addition to MeituPic, Meitu Inc has developed a series of beauty camera此卷只装订不密封班级 姓名 准考证号 考场号 座位号apps such as Beauty Plus, Poster Labs and Meipai, each specializing in facial feature improvement, video editing and many other features.2. PituTian Tian Pi Tu, is a beauty app developed by China’s Internet giant Tencent. Similar to other photo-editing apps, Pitu offers a number of beautifying filters, blemish（瑕疵） removing tools and virtual makeup choices for users to choose from.Launched in 2014, Pitu has accumulated 106 million monthly active users (MAUs). While the number is not as impressive as that of Meitu’ s apps, some argue t hat the user base of Tencent’ s gaming products and chat applications, such as QQ and WeChat, gives Pitu great potential for further growth. According to Chinese app watchers, Pitu’ s target audience is younger and more individualized than that of MeituPic. 80 percent of Pitu’ s users are younger than 25, giving the app more room to try out more new features.3. FaceUIn contrast with most other beauty apps, FaceU, focuses more on the social feature, encouraging users to video chat with friends and even strangers while playing with its fun stickers (贴纸) —and the strategy is undoubtedly working. Launched in 2016, the app, which mainly targets female users between 15 and 35, has twice made it onto the Apple store’ s Chart for top apps.21. Meitu Inc has developed a series of beauty camera apps except ______.A. Meipai.B. MeituPic.C. Tian Tian Pi Tu.D. Beauty Plus.22. What gives Tian Tian Pi Tu more room to grow potentially?A. The amount of Meitu Apps’s potential users.B. Users of Tencent’s g aming products and chat apps.C. The various kinds of photo-editing functions.D. The room to try out more new features.23. According to the passage, what do the three Apps have in common?A. They mainly target young users.B. They all launched in 2016.C. They specialize in photo editing.D. They are popular and hot.BTencent announced yesterday that it will limit the daily time for youngsters to play its popular King of Glory game after parents and schools in Shanghai and other areas complained their children had become addicted to playing it.From tomorrow, children younger than 12 will only be allowed to play the game for a maximum(最大值) of one hour a day, and after 9 pm, they will be banned from logging into it, said Tencent. Those older than 12 will be able to play a maximum two hours a day.The game system will remind players the time they have been playing and young players will be forced to log out when the time is up.Tencent claimed these were the strictest measures in China’s game indus try to prevent addiction and the company expected they would ease parents’ anxiety.The company also said it had updated its system for parents to keep tabs on their children using its games.Since February, parents can receive messages when children log in and spend money on the game after they connect children’s game accounts with their mobile phone numbers.Now, parents can connect phones, tablets or computers that their children use to play games, so that they can keep an eye on the children even if they have several game accounts, Tencent said.Song Zhe, a father of a Shanghai high school student, welcomed the measures but was not sure if they would be sufficiently effective. “I like the system that could lock up the devices as children can register man y accounts,” he said, “but children are so clever that they can always think out counter measures.”24. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?A. Kids under 11 could play the game for at most 7 hours in a week.B. Girls under 8 are able to log in the game at 10 pm.C. Those older than 16 are able to play the game all the time.D. Children over 13 can log in the game after playing 3 hours in a day.25. The underlined phrase “keep tabs on” is closest in meaning to“_________”.A. be careful withB. be in control ofC. have an eye onD. keep contact with26. What can we learn about the game system according to the passage?A. Parents can monitor their children even if they try to register different game accounts.B. Parents need to connect their tablets or computers to the game accounts of their children.C. Parents can be reminded of the time their children have been playing the games.D. Parents should pay attention to their phones all the time in case they miss any message.27. What did Song Zhe’s father think of the game system?A. The game system was absolutely welcomed by him.B. Children were too dull to break out of the system.C. He was uncertain about the effectiveness of the system.D. Children could register lots of accounts to unlock the devices.COn any given weekend, the Washington, D.C., public library system offers nearly a dozen classes. You can try Matt Mcentee’s class, where he’ll teach you how to fix anything from a clock to a broken heart in person.I decided to check out a small class e arly one morning. It’s called Homebuying 101. Today, there are about 10 adults ranging in age from their mid-20s to early 50s—finding their seats.In the second row, Whenna Andrews, 28, already has her notebook out.I ask Andrews why she came to a class at the library, instead of learning how to buy a home online. “This is going to be my first time buying a home and I have a lot of questions,” Andrews answers. “I feel like if I’m reading by myself online I can get lost in the information.”Andrews’ decision to learn in a traditional classroom is still the preferred choice for adults, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.Pew looked at nearly 3,000 people, aged 18 and older. Pew wanted to know how, and where, adults learn, after they leave their formal schooling.“Learning is still very much a place-based thing,” says Pew researcher John Horrigan. “The Internet plays a role, but it’s secondary in most respects.”For the 74 percent of adults who considered themselves to be personal learners, only a third turned to the Internet for most or all of their learning.The study also found differences when it comes to education and income level. For those with a bachelor’s degree, technology is helping. But for those with just a high school diploma, it’s not playing as big a role. The study even found that many weren’t aware of online resources like lots of open online courses or learning tools like Khan Academy.Whenna Andrews knows about those things — she even found the homebuyers class on Facebook. But she prefers learning in person.28. What can we learn about Matt Mcentee?A. He only teaches online classes.B. He is a science teacher.C. He knows how to break people’s heart.D. You can learn a lot in his class.29. For Andrews, the online information about homebuying seems .A. valuableB. incorrectC. confusingD. out-of-date30. What does Andrews think of the classes the library offers?A. She looks forward to them.B. She shows no interest in them.C. She thinks they should be improved.D. She thinks there is no market for them.31. The text mainly discusses .A. the development of online coursesB. the important role technology playsC. the leading way of lifelong learning is traditionally basedD. the roles of the public library systemDWilliam Curry is a serious climate scientist, not an art critic. But he has spent a lot of time on Emanuel Leutze’s famous painting “George Washington Crossing the Delaware,” which describes a boatload of colonial American soldiers making their way to attack English the day after Christmas in 1776. “Most people think these other guys in the boat are rowing, but they are actually pushing the ice away,” says Curry, tapping his finger on the painting. Sure enough, the lead sailor is breaking the frozen river with his boot. “I grew up in the Philadelphia. The place in this painting is 30 minutes away by car. I can tell you, this kind of thing just doesn’t happen anymore.”But it may again soon. And ice-choked scenes may also return to Europe. The 16th-century painter Pieter’s works, including the 1565 masterpiece “Hunters in the Snow,” make the now-temperate European landscapes look more like Lapland. Such frigid settings were commonplace during a period dating roughly from 1300 to 1850 because much of North America and Europe was in the pain of a little ice age. And now there is increasing evidence that the cold could return. A growing number of scientists believe conditions are right for another lasted cooldown, or small ice age. While no one is predicting an ice sheet like the one that covered the Northern Hemisphere with glaciers about 12,000 years ago, the next cooling trend could drop average temperatures 5degrees over much of the United States and 10 degrees in the Northeast, northern Europe, and northern Asia.Political changes since the last ice age could make survival far more difficult for the world’s poor. During previous cooling periods, these people simply picked up and moved south, but that doesn’t work in the modem world, of closed borde rs. “To the extent the climate change may cause rapid and extensive changes of fortune for those who live off the land, the inability to migrate may remove one of the major safety homelands for pitiful people,” says the report.32. The writer uses paintings in the first paragraph to sayA. impossible future climate change.B. climate change of the last two centuries.C. the river doesn’t freeze in winter anymore.D. how George Washington led his troops across the river.33. Which of the following do scientists believe to be possible?A. The temperature may drop over much of the Northern Hemisphere.B. It will be colder than 12,000 years ago.C. The entire Northern Hemisphere will be covered in ice.D. Europe will look more like Lapland.34. Why is it difficult for the poor to survive the next age?A. People don’t live in tribes anymore.B. Politics are changing too fast today.C. Climate change causes people live off the land.D. Migration has become impossible because of closed borders.35. What is the best title of the passage?A. A New Ice Age.B. The Effect of Ice Age.C. Prediction about the Ice Age.D. Political and Climate Change.第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项当选出能填入空白处的最好选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。

重庆市高2025届高二上期期中考试英语试题（答案在最后）注意事项：1.本试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。

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第一部分听力（共两节，20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。

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1.What does the woman like best about her car?A.Cheap price.fortable seats.C.Advanced technology.2.What does the woman offer to do for the man?A.Move his boxes.B.Hold a party for him.C.Introduce him to some neighbors.3.When does the man usually exercise?A.In the morning.B.Around noon.C.At night.4.What are the speakers talking about?A.Missing calls.B.Business meetings.C.Wrong telephone numbers.5.Why did the woman write the poem?A.To publish her own poetry.B.To complete a school task.C.To learn more about literature.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。

重庆市巴蜀中学校2024-2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语试题一、阅读理解Want to know all the ins-and-outs regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find all the information about the new Olympic sports.Olympic skateboardingWho will follow in the footsteps of Momiji Nishiya, the first Olympic skateboarding champion, who was crowned at the last Games at the age of 13? The answer will be revealed in Paris this summer. Speed, technique, mastery of the board will be required to successfully perform the most beautiful tricks.Olympic sports climbingWith its second time entering the Olympics, sports climbing has three branches: Speed, Bouldering (抱石攀岩) and Lead. Speed is all about the speed of climbing. Bouldering is all about climbing a boulder on a wall and Lead requires athletes to climb a difficult route 20 meters high.Olympic surfingThe Olympics will be held in Paris, but what about Olympic surfing? There is one venue (场地) that is literally on the other side of the world. The location Teahupoo, on the island of Tahiti, is where Olympic surfing will take place. This island is part of French Polynesia, between Australia and South America.Olympic breakdancingBreakdancing is the new Olympic sport that will make its first appearance in Paris 2024. How to establish a grading system without taking away the artistic freedom at the same time? The points should be based on creativity and musicality, a gray area that depends a lot on feeling and thus has a lot of subjectivity to it.Looking for a handy list of all sports? Click here! Throughout Paris there are all kinds of stadiums and arenas (竞技场) where sporting events are held. Not only Paris itself, but also the surrounding suburbs of the capital of France set the stage for the Olympic Games!1．Which sport is entering the Olympics for the first time in Paris 2024?A．Olympic skateboarding.B．Olympic sports climbing.C．Olympic surfing.D．Olympic breakdancing.2．Which of the following statements is correct?A．Olympic skateboarding requires a high level of physical strength.B．Three branches of Olympic sports climbing evaluate various sides of skills.C．All the above four Olympic events will be held in Paris.D．The scoring of Olympic breakdancing is highly objective.3．Where is the text probably taken from?A．A sports website.B．A health magazine.C．A travel brochure.D．An Olympic news report.“Meet me in the conference room with the contracts and a cup of coffee,” my boss barked at me. “Ten minutes.”I didn’t respond. I stood still as if my shoes had been glued to the floor. I had no intention of taking a cup of anything to anyone, supervisor or not.I had seen with my own eyes what such behavior did to a woman. It happened to Mrs. Wilson next door. Old Mr. Wilson couldn’t put in his own false teeth without his wife’s assistance, let alone make himself lunch. It was a miserable union. I vowed by age eight that I would never live like her. I adopted the motto: Don’t help those who won’t help themselves.I rushed to the file room and pulled my phone. I explained to my father what had happened and asked his advice on what to do, only to be asked back. He must have forgotten the unwritten rule between us about not answering a question with a question. Fortunately, I came up with an idea that would have the best of both worlds.I took up the files and headed for the coffee pot. I took two cups and made two cups of coffee. Then I walked into the boss’ office with a cup of coffee in each hand. I handed my boss a cup of coffee and drank at the same time as him.“Let’s take a break,” partway through the meeting, my boss stood, saying. “I need more coffee.” I picked up my empty cup. “I do, too,” I said, and handed it to him across the table. “Thanks,” I added, looking at him expectantly. The boss was staggered for a moment, and then took the cup from me.When I finally left my boss’ office, I hid in the bathroom and called my dad. My father’s laughter on the phone made me feel even prouder.4．Why does the author mention the Wilsons?A．To show how the couple grew old together.B．To picture what she will be like when she ages.C．To tell the story of the old couple.D．To explain her unwillingness to serve the coffee5．What did the author mean by bringing two cups of coffee to meet the boss?A．She meant to share instead of serving B．She planned to have the boss serve her later.C．She intended to play a trick on her mean boss D．She wanted to save the trouble of doing it again6．What does the underlined word “staggered” mean in the sixth paragraph?A．Annoyed.B．Shocked.C．Confused.D．Excited.7．What can we learn about the author from the text?A．She figured out how to show respect for her superior.B．She found it practical to seek solutions from her father.C．She took a sensible approach to standing up for herself.D．She considered it significant to fight against men bravely.Most people think that weeds are something to be pulled up and thrown away. Now, purslane (马齿苋) may be the key to creating drought resistant crops in a world that is getting warmer.Scientists at Yale University found that purslane can create a new form of photosynthesis (光合作用) that allows this weed to endure drought conditions. “This is a very rare ‘super plant’ — one that could be potentially useful in crop engineering.” said Edwards, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology.Purslane actually enhances its photosynthesis efficiency to match the high levels found in plants like corn, which enables it to maintain productivity under high temperatures. On the other hand, this plant employs a special way of photosynthesis. It stores carbon dioxide at night and uses it during the day, which makes it remarkably resistant to heat. The uniqueness of purslane lies inthese two characteristics. Yale team conducted an analysis of the genes in the leaves of the plant and found that they are totally integrated and operate in the same cells. Understanding how this works could allow scientists to engineer main crops like corn to resist long-lasting droughts.Growing across the US, purslane has small round leaves, and red, yellow, or pink flowers. You can plant it in your garden just about anywhere. With its sour-salty taste, it is a healthy food rich in vitamins, minerals, and Omega-3s. You can enjoy it raw in salads or cooked as a dish.“In terms of engineering the plant into a crop like corn, there is still a lot of work to do before that could become a reality,” Edwards said in the news release. Finding and growing new food crops that can survive the effects of climate change is a win-win for a planet that is getting hotter and drier. Who knew this common weed could be the key?8．What makes purslane a “super plant” according to Paragraph 2?A．Its unique taste and color.B．Its ability to grow anywhere.C．Its high capacity in storing water.D．Its uncommon way of photosynthesis. 9．What is the advantage of purslane’s storing carbon dioxide at night?A．Increasing its productivity.B．Helping it to resist drought.C．Allowing it to grow faster.D．Reducing its need for sunlight.10．What can we learn about purslane as food?A．It is rich in nutrition.B．It is not widely accepted.C．It is not suitable in salads.D．It is mainly cooked as a dish.11．What is the main purpose of the text?A．To promote the planting of purslane.B．To warn readers of the danger of the weed.C．To describe different types of photosynthesis.D．To show purslane’s potential in crop engineering.Chimps use loud calls and gestures to make their feelings known but until now, the exact meaning for individual movements has remained a mystery. Now researchers believe they have translated the key gestures used in the chimp community and identified their intentions for the first time.From 4,351 gestures, experts were able to identify 66 that are used for 19 specific messagemeanings, including showing a foot to tell a child they can climb on their back. The researchers were able to narrow down these 66 gestures to 36 that are used intentionally to achieve 15 purposes. The translations were made by Dr Catherine Hobaiter and her colleagues at St Andrews University in Scotland.Dr Hobaiter used behavior sampling and filmed all recorded cases of gestural communication. Other gestures include stomping their feet to ask another chimp to stop what they are doing, and slapping objects together to ask another to follow them. Of the 19 meanings,17 encouraged interactions to start, or to develop, such as “move closer,” and “change play”. Some of the gestures were found to have more than one meaning. and only 10 of the 66 gestures were used for only a single meaning.Researchers collected a total of 471 video clips from two social groups of chimps at a shelter near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. As well as identifying what the gesture means, they also discovered the technique needed to increase the chances of success.“Human children use gestures to communicate before they produce their first words, and their earliest gestures typically appear around 10 months of age,” explained the researchers. “In great apes, there is good evidence that language-trained individuals are capable of acquiring and understanding signals, but this is far less clear in their natural communication. ”12．Chimps slap the objects to____________.A．tell others to stop what they are doing B．ask others chimps to join themC．gather other chimps to move closer D．encourage interactions to start13．What did researchers find after studying 471 video clips?A．Chimps trained in language are good at understanding signals.B．Two social groups of chimps live at a shelter near Kinshasa.C．Language-trained individuals do well in natural communication.D．Chimps’earliest gestures appear around 10 months of age.14．How is the last paragraph developed?A．By analyzing causes.B．By examining differences.C．By making comparisons.D．By following time order.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．A New Research on Chimps B．Human Children and ChimpsC．Getting the Chimps Trained for Language D．Translating the Sign Language ofChimpsIt’s no secret that reading good news feels a lot better than reading bad news. Like, would you rather bite into a lemon, or sip on a fresh glass of lemonade?16 The world is full of problems and conflicts and we need to stay informed and alert (警觉的) to what’s going on around us. While reading traditional, more negative news is important, consuming good news is also part of staying informed. 17 And it also brings meaningful benefits, like reduced stress and anxiety, higher rates of engagement, community building skills, and inspiration for creating a better world. Plus, knowing what to look for in the good news landscape is a key part of improving our media literacy skills and being thoughtful news consumers.In fact, good news, known as solutions journalism, is becoming more popular, as publishers and news stations discover the benefits of sharing positive stories. Good Good Good is one of them. 18 A team of reporters and editors there work daily to deliver stories that make readers feel hopeful and equipped to do more good with possible solutions.“If it bleeds, it leads.” has long been a saying used in the media to describe how news stories about violence, death and destruction draw readers’ attention.19 The thing is, however, there’s also good stuff out there — the delightful and kind parts of humanity. “Beautiful stories are happening worldwide. 20 When you do find them, the world can suddenly feel like a very different place. Good news is a vital part of how we learn about the world and solving the world’s problems.” Hervey, one of Good Good Good’s editors said.A．Share good news with people around you.B．It’s just that we don’t hear as much about them.C．But the “bad news” has its place in the world.D．It provides a more balanced view of the world.E．And so, negative news stories are everywhere on news media.F．Heartwarming stories make you cry and feel good.G．The news media company is devoted to providing good news intentionally.二、完形填空This year, hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job to run Port Lockroy, the world’s most remote post office. The 21 is in Antarctica, and one of the key 22 is the ability to count penguins(企鹅).Each year, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust 23 four postmen to live on the island from November to March. Apart from being a nearly 80-year-old British-owned post office, it 24 as a museum. Although employees each have unique 25 , they are cooperatively responsible for preserving the 26 place and caring for the thousands of tourists. The staff is also 27 environmental data collection and wildlife monitoring.Applicants are warned there’s not much time for relaxation and rest. Still, the job is highly 28 . The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust gets hundreds of applications 29 for the position. They are mainly 30 to Port Lockroy, both for its history and its scientific significance. Lucy Dorman succeeded in applying for the 2019-2020 season. It was a real 31 for her. “Even though the job can be hard at times, there’s a real sense of community. You’ve got to32 , because you can’t get away from each other very easily. I really love that sort of33 ,” she said. “And what you can achieve here is 34 . The total experience offers botha different 35 towards the world and a new viewpoint on your function on the planet. ”21．A．centre B．position C．aim D．unit 22．A．requirements B．characteristics C．virtues D．activities 23．A．persuades B．instructs C．encourages D．hires 24．A．exists B．transforms C．doubles D．develops 25．A．tastes B．talents C．roles D．backgrounds 26．A．temporary B．historic C．grand D．magical 27．A．in favor of B．in need of C．in possession of D．in charge of 28．A．paid B．sought-after C．hard-won D．respectable 29．A．annually B．weekly C．monthly D．daily 30．A．invited B．devoted C．related D．drawn31．A．joy B．lesson C．effort D．shock32．A．get along B．show off C．break through D．give in33．A．loneliness B．eagerness C．looseness D．togetherness 34．A．consistent B．rewarding C．potential D．pure 35．A．entrance B．answer C．attitude D．introduction三、单项选择36．I couldn’t remember the exact date of the celebration, but I knew it was ______ Saturday when everybody was not at ______ work.A．a; the B．a; 不填C．the; the D．the; 不填37．— You seem to be on top of the world.— Of course. There’s more exciting than seeing your name in print.A．everything B．nothing C．anything D．something 38．The student stared at the complex math problem on the board, puzzled, ________ it were written in a foreign language.A．in case B．even if C．as if D．so that39．The news our athletes won another gold medal was reported in yesterday’s newspaper.A．which B．whetherC．what D．that40．Into the dark room ______ David, who became surprised then when ______ “Happy Birthday” shouted by his roommates.A．walked; heard B．walked; hearingC．walking; hearing D．did walk; heard41．The ancient city, ______ was once the center of an empire, ______ by archaeologists and historians for over a decade and has yielded many significant findings.A．which; was studied B．where; was studiedC．which; has been studied D．where; had been studied42．It was in this important competition ________ I got second place ________ I realized my hard work indeed changed my career path.A．when; that B．where; thatC．where; when D．that; where43．The building __________ now is for the new year’s celebration.A．is decorated B．being decoratedC．is being decorated D．to be decorated44．The visitors came to the railway station, only __________ that the train had left.A．to tell B．to be told C．told D．being told45．An ancient temple _________ the Northern Qi Dynasty was destroyed in flames, _________ concerns about the effective protection of cultural relics.A．dating back to; caused B．dating from; causingC．dated back to; causing D．dated from; caused四、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。

重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高一上学期期中英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解There are some foods named after real people or events and each dish has a unique history behind its name. Here are some examples.Kung Pao chickenDing Baozhen, a 19th-century Qing Dynasty official and governor of Sichuan Province, is the man who inspired this dish. The title originates from ‘Gong Bao’ which translates as ‘Palace Guardian’, his official title. The sweet and spicy fried chicken and peanut dish, flavored with chilies and Sichuan pepper, is said to have been a personal favorite.Beef WellingtonIn the 1960s, beef Wellington was a popular choice on menus. While it’s named after the Duke of Wellington, a British military hero who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in1815, the dish of meat wrapped in bread was already commonplace. Its Duke-inspired name seems to have been added later.CappuccinoThere’s not one person behind the name cappuccino but a whole group—the Capuchin. The brown color of their robes is said to have inspired coffee makers in 19th-century Vienna, where milk was first added to the drink. However, it didn’t get its signature foamy (泡沫的) top until later, in Italy, when espresso machines were invented.Margherita pizzaOne of the more simple pizzas but one that lasts, a margherita is a classic choice. A pizza base topped with cheese and tomato (the colors represent the Italian flag), it was created by Raffaele Esposito, the owner of a pizzaria in Naples, to celebrate Queen Margherita’s visit in1889. It may have existed before, but that is when it became popular.1．Which dish is named differently from others?A．Kung Pao Chicken B．Beef WellingtonC．Cappuccino D．Margherita Pizza2．Which event is related to the Margherita pizza?A．A military victory B．A royal visitC．A scientific discovery D．An architectural landmark3．Where can you probably find this passage?A．On a cuisine website B．In a scientific reportC．On a travel guide D．In a personal diaryWe’ve seen them onstage and on screen. We have enjoyed their comedy, drama and documentaries. The books they write or illustrate have given many a pleasurable hour. However, Britain’s best-known actors, authors and other public figures are now being seen in a very different light. In fact, a project has turned them into doodlers.Sharon saw a report about a charity that were getting celebrities to do doodles and then sell off their artistic creations. She had the idea of adapting that to bookmarks in 2017. Sharon reveals. “We were sitting around a table deciding which authors we might write to. “We enclosed a piece of card, a stamped addressed envelope and a polite request for them to do a doodle on it and send it back.”“In that first year we got about sixty from authors, illustrators, theatre performers and other celebrities,” she adds. “We auctioned (拍卖) those for £960. Along with other funds, we were able to buy a reading scheme (计划) to help the children learn English.” Fired up by their success, Sharon and her colleagues threw themselves into it in following years.The project has grown greatly and is now an annual exercise. As well as the letterwriting, Sharon increasingly makes approaches via Twitter, Instagram and agents. The bookmarks have grown to over 500. One illustrator sent back 13 this year. All are auctioned online, and Sharon and the girls have managed to appeal to some major names. Jo Brand has become a huge supporter, drawing bookmarks for the project every year and sending a lovely note, too. Others who have doubted their artistic talents have sent signed books and other items. The amounts raised each year have rocketed from just under £1,000 at the beginning, to £54,000 at present.Sharon loves getting involved with the letterwriting, as well as hearing of the difference they are making in Zimbabwe. “The response we’ve had from everyone out there is amazing. “You can see the difference the money makes. “The kids are sitting at proper desks that didn’t have holes in them. “The lives of the kids and the teachers have been improved so much. “It’s just lovely that we can see what our efforts are doing,” she finishes.4．What does the underlined words refer to?A．Write letters.B．Sign names.C．Donate money.D．Draw casually.5．What probably does Jo Brand do for a living?A．An illustrator.B．A teacher in Zimbabwe.C．An agent of a writer.D．A colleague of Sharon.6．What might be done by the project in Zimbabwe?A．Provide books and teach the children English.B．Design the bookmarks and sell them to celebrities.C．Support the construction of two nursery classrooms.D．Write to actors when they are performing in theatre.7．What is the best title for the passage?A．Charity auction.B．Changes in Zimbabwe.C．Sharon and her doodles.D．Celebrity bookmarks.This year marks the 20th anniversary of China’s first manned space mission, with Yang Liwei becoming the first Chinese astronaut to go to space. Since then, another 19 astronauts have reached for the stars. The selection of the fourth generation of astronauts began in 2022 and is now in full swing. Experts revealed how tough the training is before astronauts can fly to space.The human body is not designed for space life. Astronauts are faced with multiple challenges on a space mission. The changes in gravity can have an impact on their bodies. The sensation of confinement (封闭) living in a small spacecraft for months can damage their mental health. Emergencies during missions challenge their knowledge and ability to solve problems under huge pressure. So it’s no wonder that astronauts have to meet extremely high standards and go through a tough training program.To make sure that Chinese astronauts complete their missions and return to Earth safely, “Eight types, including over 200 subjects of training, were set,” Huang Weifen, chief designer of the astronaut system for China’s manned space project, told CCTV News. Apart from physical fitness training, it also includes basic scientific theories, psychological health, and mock (模拟) missions.Among the training subjects, the most tiring one is underwater training. This training is designed for astronauts to adapt to the microgravity environment in space. According to Huang, astronauts stay underwater in suits weighing over 100 kilograms for six hours at atime. Water resistance (阻力) and the heavy suit make every move exhausting. “Nie Haisheng, one of the astronauts, once reported a two-kilogram loss in weight after one underwater training exercise,” said Huang. Each astronaut receives training for at least three and a half years before having the chance to go to space.8．Which of following is true according to paragraph 2?A．Human body is perfect for space exploration.B．The spacecraft has enough space for astronauts to operate.C．Astronauts ought to complete missions under huge pressure.D．The isolated condition in space benefits people’s mental health.9．How many generations of Chinese astronauts have been sent to space?A．3B．4C．19D．2010．Why did Huang mention Nie Haisheng’s two-kilogram weight loss?A．To stress how challenging the training is.B．To describe Nie’s personal achievements.C．To introduce the weight limit for astronauts.D．To explain the importance of proper training.11．What does this passage mainly about?A．Microgravity environment cause health problems.B．Astronauts need tough training to meet various challenges.C．China has completed numerous missions in space exploration.D．Experts reveals the high standards of selection process of astronauts.A large team of researchers cooperated with multiple institutions across Europe, has found evidence backing up work by Persi Diaconis in 2007 in which he suggested tossed (掷) coins are more likely to land on the same side they started on, rather than on the reverse. The team conducted experiments designed to test the randomness of coin tossing and posted their results on the Arxiv Preprint Server.For many years, the coin toss has represented a fair way to choose between two options -which side of a team goes first, for example, who wins a tied election, or gets to eat the last cookie. Over the years, many people have tested the randomness of coin tossing and most have found it to be as fair as expected - provided a fair coin is used. But, Persi Diaconis noted, such tests have only tested the possibility that a fair coin, once tossed, has an equal chance oflanding on heads or tails. They have not tested the likelihood of a fair coin landing with the same side up as that when it was. He suggested that a coin tossed into the air spends more time there with its initial side facing up making it more likely to end up that way, as well. He suggested that the difference would be slight, however — just 1%. In this new effort, the research team tested Diaconis’ ideas.The experiment involved 48 people tossing coins made in 46 countries to prevent design bias (偏见) for a total of 350,757 coin tosses. Each time, the participants noted whether the coin landed with the same side up as when it was launched. The researchers found that Diaconis was right — there was a slight bias. They found the coin landed with the same side up as when it was launched 50.8% of the time. They also found there was some slight change in percentages between different individuals tossing coins.The team concludes that while the bias they found is slight, it could be meaningful if multiple coin tosses are used to determine an outcome — for example, flipping a quarter 1,000times and betting $1 each time (with winning of 0 or 2$ each round) should result in an average overall win of $19.12．Why is the coin toss often used to make decisions?A．It can help people win an election.B．It gives each side an equal chance of winning.C．It seems the quickest and easiest way to reach a decision.D．It provides a sense of mystery and excitement for those involved.13．What did the Diaconis’s research team find in their experiment?A．The coin toss is a fair process.B．The coin toss is a biased process.C．The coin toss is a random process.D．The coin toss is an unpredictable process. 14．How did the research team get the conclusion of the experiment?A．By analyzing collected data.B．By comparing different factors.C．By tracking experimental process.D．By monitoring different participants. 15．What can be inferred from the passage?A．The research team did not use real coins in their experiment.B．Coin tossing has been used for many years to settle disputes.C．The research team found the coin toss is fairer than previously thought.D．The author does not believe the coin toss is a fair way to make decisions.二、七选五Perform Stand-up ComedyStand-up is a type of comedy in which someone performs a series of jokes in front of a live audience. You can create a stand-up comedy act to perform for family and friends or at a school or community talent show. 16 Here are some tips to help you get started.Write your material.To begin writing jokes, start brainstorming topics. Many comedians talk about their personal experiences or make humorous observations about popular topics like sports or movies. 17 For example, your friends would probably understand your funny observations about middle school, but your family may not. When you have an idea for a joke, approach it like writing a short essay. It should have a beginning that attracts the listener, followed by a middle that sets up characters or provides information people need to know to understand the joke.Pull everything together.Once you have several jokes written, you can add them to a stand-up routine, called a “set”. A set can be anywhere from a few minutes to more than an hour, but for beginners it’s best to keep it short. 18 Between jokes, include transitions to help link one story to the next. You should conclude with a strong “closer”, one last joke that will leave your audience laughing.19Once you’ve created your set, it’s time to practice. You can perform in front of a mirror or record yourself and play it back. This will help you see how long your set is and where you might make change. Next, perform in front of a friend or family member who can help you see what people laugh at the most or tell you if any of your jokes are confusing. 20 When you’re ready to perform, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then relax, be yourself, and have fun!A．Plan a performanceB．Perfect your routineC．Take notes and make changes as necessary.D．Open your set with a joke that will get your audience laughing.E．It can easily meet with a favourable response from the audience.F．Think about who your audience will be and what will be relatable to them.G．Once you feel comfortable with your stand-up material, it’s time to perform!三、完形填空research the diarist, wondering how important the diary could be to his or her 22 .The inside front cover had the name and address of Mattie Leola. The diary chronicled (按事件发生顺序记载) events in a young professional woman’s life over a five-year period, including her college 23 in 1931, her first teaching position the next year, and her other experiences.24 from the diary led Chancellor to documents on websites and Chancellor learned that Mattie was born to a couple who had been enslaved. Years later, she was making 25 .In the 1930s, Mattie became the first African American woman to be principal in the Detroit School District. “Given the fact of the political and general 26 during that time towards people of color, Mattie defied the odds (排除万难),” Chancellor says.Eventually the diary provided an important clue about Mattie’s possible descendants:an/a 27 that simply read “He asked me to 28 him tonight!” Census (人口普查) records led Chancellor to one son, Robert. Searches on Google and social media 29 his address — in Arizona.After several 30 , Robert finally responded to a private Facebook message from Chancellor and agreed to a 31 . “I gave Robert the diary and showed him where his father had proposed to his mother,” Chancellor recalls. “He went on to tell me that Mattie had kept 32 , as an adult, but he had never seen one from prior to her getting married. He was 33 . Looking at him, one could tell how much it meant to him. ”“Returning the diary to Mattie’s son was a/an 34 experience,” says Chancellor. “It was an amazing journey getting to know her. Mattie made her 35 in this world, and she will not be forgotten.”21．A．attracted B．challenged C．assigned D．shocked 22．A．identity B．origin C．family D．ancestor 23．A．graduation B．admission C．application D．employment 24．A．Pictures B．Backgrounds C．Dates D．Clues25．A．mistakes B．history C．money D．preparations 26．A．belief B．climate C．recognition D．support 27．A．lecture B．context C．edition D．journal 28．A．forgive B．inspire C．marry D．leave 29．A．located B．contacted C．changed D．delivered 30．A．attempts B．movements C．appointments D．events 31．A．deal B．call C．debate D．meetup 32．A．secrets B．diaries C．promises D．records 33．A．touched B．impressive C．anxious D．addicted 34．A．tough B．confusing C．rewarding D．awkward 35．A．solution B．arrangements C．effect D．mark四、单项选择36．The beautiful waterfall is hidden from_______ behind trees, but you can easily get there following the sound of running water.A．sight B．scene C．view D．site 37．When _______ the finger prints found at the crime scene with those of the suspect, the police soon confirmed his innocence.A．compare B．comparing C．compared D．to compare 38．In no country_______ France, as is often said, can one taste so many kinds of delicious cheese.A．other than B．rather than C．would rather D．otherwise 39．If you really want reading to_______ to your life, it’s time you picked up a book.A．make a difference B．make sense C．make itD．make your way40．Too much protein in the diet may_______ the aging process.A．revise B．admire C．injure D．advance 41．Is this park ________you visited when you came home last year?A．where B．which C．that D．the one 42．With his eyes_______ on the screen, he didn’t notice the cat run out of the room.A．concentration B．concentrating C．concentrate D．concentrated43．Our school is no longer ______________ it was 10 years ago, ______________ it was not well equipped.A．what; which B．that; whichC．what; when D．that; where44．Nothing he had done turned out to be useful, _______?A．hadn’t he B．had he C．did it D．didn’t it 45．This time next week the snow_______, so let’s go skiing this weekend.A．melts B．will be melting C．is melted D．has been melted五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解1. Avocado Oodie2. Stanley Quencher4. Snailax Foot Warmer1．The gifts listed above are intended for ______.A．Seniors.B．Teenagers.C．Adults.D．Females. 2．Which of the following offers the biggest discount percentage?A．Avocado Oodie.B．Stanley Quencher.C．Snailax Foot Warmer.D．BEATS Solo 3 Headphones. 3．Where is the text most probably taken from?A．A travel brochure.B．A technology magazine.C．Aconsumer column.D．A user guide.The children in my class quietly worked on their projects. “Nah, nah, nah...” The noise got louder. I knew before I looked up which child was causing the trouble. Stephen had been displaying attention-seeking behavior since he joined our class after his family had moved to town. I’d had enough.“Stephen, I can’t have these constant interruptions. Please go sit in the hall until you think you can be quiet in my classroom.” His hurt look made me regret my words. I knew how hard it was to start over in a new place. I should have been showing sympathy (同情), not punishing the child.How can I encourage this unhappy little boy? An idea popped into my head. I put the plan into action the very next morning. When Stephen took his seat, I placed five nickels (硬币) in front of him. “The nickels are yours to keep—but each time you disturb the class, I’ll have to take one nickel back,” I said.When Stephen acted out halfway through class, I dropped one of his nickels into my pocket. He lost three nickels that day The next day, only two. His behavior continued to improve. I could see he was adjusting to his new life, making friends and happier for it.Then one day, Stephen surprised me. “Teacher, you don’t have to give me nickels anymore,” he said. Someone in my class had learned an important lesson—and it wasn’t only Stephen.4．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．Stephen had a mental problem for long.B．The students didn’t care about each other.C．The teacher regretted having punished Stephen.D．The class content was not interesting for Stephen.5．Why did Stephen make noises in the class?A．He got distracted by his classmates.B．He felt confused when making noises.C．He had trouble collecting his memories.D．He expected a sense of belonging in class.6．What helped solve the noise making problem?A．Stephen’s determination.B．Parents’ engagement.C．The teacher’s commitment.D．Classmates’ encouragement.7．What can be a suitable title for the story?A．The Sympathy of a Teacher.B．No Punishment on Students.C．Annoying Noises in the Class.D．Five Nickels Works Wonders.A new report released Tuesday by Pethadoop, a platform specializing in China’s pet industry, said cats accounted for 59.5% of all the pets among the 30,000 respondents surveyed for the research. As of last year, there were some 58 million pet cats in China’s urban households, compared with some 54 million pet dogs.It also shows that China has seen an increase in pet ownership over the years, with people increasingly choosing cats. Globally, though dogs were still more common pets, including the United States and the United Kingdom, cats have emerged as the most popularpet in the European Union lately.Cats have also turned into a social phenomenon in China and elsewhere, becoming the subject of viral memes (模因；迷因) and videos. Many cat lovers online also identify themselves as “cat slaves” and “cat sniffers,” publicly professing their pet preference.Researchers attributed (归因) the fast growth of cat pets to the lifestyle in Chinese cities, with some experts also suggesting the feline’s popularity with the young generation’s pursuit of individuality:Liu Yi, the report’s chief editor, said that many citizens have busy lives and relatively smaller accommodations, thus making cats their ideal companions-it’s easy to raise cats, unlike dogs that require more attention and outdoor activities.“Our research shows that the majority of the pet owners are people born after 1990 and 1995,” he said. “Young people are looking for freedom and spontaneity (自然；随意) in their lives. and the habits of cats are more suited to their needs.”Cai, a 27-year-old who works in Beijing, said she recently adopted a cat named Nanako. She added that cats were the perfect pet for “da gong ren”, which means “laborer” or “hard working people.” “I wanted a dog at first, but since I’m quite busy, I wouldn’t have given them enough time,” she said. “Cats are more independent compared with dogs. Nanako has kept me company through my loneliness, which someone like me who works in a big city faces.”8．What is the current situation of pet industry in China?A．Cats account for 59.5% of the whole pet population.B．The dog population in China is 4 million short of that of cats.C．An increasing number of people turn to keeping cats as their pets.D．There’re about 58 million pet cats in China’s suburban households.9．What characteristic turns cats into the favored pets for young people?A．Loyalty.B．Independence.C．Diligence.D．Playfulness. 10．Which factor contributes to the fast growth of cat pets in China?A．The addiction of the cat slaves.B．The present situation of urban lifestyle.C．The individualism of the Chinese people.D．The independence of the young generation.11．What is the author’s attitude to cats as pets?A．Positive.B．Disapproving.C．Indifferent.D．Neutral.The two Greek words — “philo”, which means love and “Sophia”, which means wisdom, are the beginnings of the word we use today: Philosophy, the love of wisdom.Most people have a philosophy on life. Everybody has an idea of what is right and what is wrong, and why things are the way they are, and who they are and who to trust. A lot of people believe somebody else’s philosophy. That person may be a religious or political leader, or anybody you look up to. Some people have their own philosophy on life which might be a mixture of theories. Others are philosophers: people who want to know the truth about life for themselves and spend their time studying, thinking and asking questions.Today philosophers are still encouraging people to think. Schools in some countries teach philosophy to children. Reading books written by old philosophers can be difficult because the language is from the past. So stories are used to help schoolchildren make their own decisions about what is right and wrong and think about the best way to solve problems.Why do we need philosophy? There are plenty of people who think that killing animals is cruel, but eating animals is fine. If you are one of these people, you should ask yourself why. Why is killing animals cruel? Why is it okay to eat animals? You might find that the answer to each question is very different and you could have an argument by yourself using your own ideas! Go on and argue — you will understand more about what you believe. You will begin to understand the subject more deeply. And this helps you to feel comfortable with it. And you might change something or you might not. When we ask ourselves questions, we start to understand ourselves and our lives, and it’s up to us to make changes or not. If the ideas in your head agree, this means you have integrity. What you say and what you do are the same. Everyone respects someone who has integrity!By thinking and questioning, we can understand more and maybe prevent problems caused by misunderstanding. But philosophy can also cause problems and conflict when people don’t agree. When one group of people choose one philosophy to believe and another group of people choose a different philosophy, when they need to think or make a decision together, they start trying to change each other instead of working together on bigger ideas about life.12．What is the passage mainly about?A．The main conflicts among philosophers.B．The application of philosophical beliefs.C．The definition and function of philosophy.D．The pros and cons of philosophical discussions.13．What’s the meaning of the underlined word “integrity” in paragraph 4?A．Honesty.B．Connection.C．Belief.D．Unity. 14．Why do we need philosophy according to the passage?A．To prove our own ideas.B．To bring about disagreements.C．To reduce cruel deeds in the world.D．To inspire thinking and seek answers.15．What can be inferred according to the last paragraph?A．Misunderstanding helps prevent problems.B．Different choices make different philosophy.C．Philosophy can be both positive and negative.D．Conflicts and disagreement result from philosophy.Compulsive or snobby — What’s your reading style?What books will you be reading over the holiday season? And how will you read them?16 The Atlantic magazine recently published a list:The Book Snob (书呆子)You only read books that are well reviewed by distinguished critics. You wouldn’t care to read something on a best-seller list released by Amazon or a bookstore. 17 .The Steady ReaderYou buy a book and you read it. You buy another and you read it too. 18 . You read it, and then you return it and you get another, which you read. You go through each book methodically until you finish it.19You stick to the authors you like and read them exclusively, whatever they write, good or bad. You loved The Da Vinci Code and wonder when Dan Brown is going to release a new book. (Good news-this summer!)The Compulsive ReaderWherever you go, whatever you do, there’s a book with you. It doesn’t matter what it is,so long as there are pages with words on them.20 . But if, unfortunately, you’re an Anti-Reader (who never reads books besides textbooks) because they’re too long and you’re too busy, we urge you to pick up a book — start from a short one — and open it. We hope the beauty of words can inspire you to change your mind, because a life without books is truly a sad one.A．The Delighted Reader.B．The Hopelessly Devoted.C．What type of a reader are you?D．Or perhaps you borrow a book at the library.E．Whatever kind of reader you are, you’re awesome.F．If a book has won a highly regarded award, you’ll go after it.G．Why not let your eyes rest on the pages for a few quiet moments?二、完形填空In casual conversations, there is a seemingly simple question I can never answer withoutSadly, even with this new discovery, I will still 31 when answering where I am from, and I will always feel a sense of loss in not having a(n) 32 home to “go back to”. 33 in random moments, when a smell 34 me with the memories it brings, I like to believe that the things I feel then are things people feel when they are home. And if these moments can make me smile, even with a sense of 35 , what better home can I ask for?21．A．consumed B．missed C．killed D．spent 22．A．rooted B．built C．employed D．secured 23．A．In other words B．By contrast C．After all D．That is 24．A．themes B．expectations C．values D．doubts 25．A．envious B．shocked C．curious D．annoyed 26．A．theater B．library C．shelter D．playground 27．A．bow to B．see to C．admit to D．object to 28．A．tasting B．noticing C．smelling D．hearing 29．A．water B．narrow C．burn D．widen 30．A．compare B．tie C．replace D．fill 31．A．struggle B．inquire C．apologize D．regret 32．A．identical B．physical C．smart D．enormous 33．A．Yet B．Therefore C．Moreover D．Hence 34．A．favors B．catches C．hurts D．distracts 35．A．purpose B．surprise C．happiness D．loss三、单项选择36．There’s no denying that ________ by teachers will further stimulate students’ learning potential.A．being encouraged B．encouragedC．encouraging D．to be encouraged37．China leads the world in production and sales of new energy vehicles, ________ almost half of the global total.A．comprised B．being comprised ofC．comprising D．comprised of38．A series of policies ________ in the years ahead to attract international students to return home.A．are introduced B．have been introducedC．were introduced D．will be introduced39．They added some hi-tech elements, which was ________ their program was supposed to shine.A．what B．where C．which D．whether 40．Students receiving poor grades, which ________ brings about negative self-recognition, are likely to be on the high-risk list of dropping out.A．in contrast B．in effect C．in turn D．in return 41．—To be frank, with so much work ________ my mind, I almost ________.—Take it easy! Why not go for a walk to refresh yourself before getting down to business?A．occupying; break down B．occupied; break downC．occupying; break up D．having occupied; break up 42．Governments throughout the world act on the assumption ________ the welfare of their people depends on the economic strength and wealth of the community.A．which B．that C．what D．whether 43．A sleep study published in the journal Sleep Health suggests that those who walk________ more will experience better quality and duration of sleep.A．barely B．incredibly C．slightly D．ultimately 44．The professor suggested the problem ________ at once.A．referred to be solved B．referred to solvingC．referred to was solved D．referred to must be solved45．It was ________ I was sorting the reading materials downloaded from some websites________ my computer crashed.A．that; that.B．on which; that C．when; that D．that; for四、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（1-3词）。

重庆八中2024-2025学年度（上）高二年级半期考试英语试题第一部分听力（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，从试题所给的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 meanA. He hates mosquitoes.B. The woman is crazy.C. This summer is amazing.2. Why does the woman correct the manA. For a wrong order.B. For a culture difference.C. For a word spelling.3. Why is the man stoppedA. Getting wrong tickets.B. Getting a parking fine.C. Breaking traffic rules.4. What does the woman suggestA. Working at a café.B. Getting some juice.C. Seeing some laptops.5. How does the man feel nowA. Guilty.B. Annoyed.C. Embarrassed.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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. What drink does the woman recommendA. Orange tea.B. Blueberry juice.C. Berry milkshake.7. How much will the man payA. $8.B. $8.8.C. $9.6.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

2023-2024（上）学年度半期质量监测高二英语试题（答案在最后）（卷面分值：150分考试时间120分钟）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.When will the man probably have dinner?A.At5:30pm.B.At6:00pm.C.At7:30pm.2.What does the woman suggest the man do?A.Take deep breaths.B.Write key words on cards.C.Try to memorize everything.3.Who is Jane waiting for?A.The man.B.His parents.C.A repairman.4.What does the man plan to replace?A.The chairs.B.The carpet.C.The bookshelf.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A host.B.A program.C.A child.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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听下面一段长对话，回答小题。

6.What does the man think of the woman’s handwriting?A.It is elegant.B.It is messy.C.It is standard.7.What is the woman writing?A.A scientific paper.B.A shopping list.C.A news report.听下面一段长对话，回答小题。

第I卷（共100分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面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 will the two speakers get home?A. By subway.B. By taxi.C. By bus.2. What is the man’s problem?A. Carl will be late for the concert.B. The line for the concert tickets is too busy.C. He hasn’t been able to contact Carl.3. How much money does the man have with him?A. £ 1,000.B. £ 3,000.C. £ 4,0004. Where will the two speakers sit?A. In the car.B. By the river.C. Under the tree.5. What does the woman advise the man do?A. Choose a different color.B. Try on the suit.C. Reconsider the style.第二节（共15小题；每题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话。

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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

请听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

重庆市巴蜀中学校2023-2024学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解With the rise of social media and the increasing number of online platforms, businesses have too many options when it comes to promoting their products or services. We will compare some of the top online advertising platforms and help you determine which one is right for you.Google Ads: The Powerhouse of Online AdvertisingWhen it comes to online advertising, Google Ads is undoubtedly the most powerful and widely used platform with its mighty targeting options. Businesses can target specific keywords, demographics (人口统计), locations, and even custom audiences based on their website visitors or customer lists. This level of precision ensures precise ads reaching. Facebook Ads: Targeting Y our Audience with AccuracyFacebook Ads offers businesses various ad formats such as image ads, video ads, audio-visual ads, and more to engage with their target audience effectively. One significant advantage Facebook Ads have over other platforms is its advanced targeting abilities. With Facebook’s large user data, businesses can target their ads based on demographics, interests, behaviors, and even life events. This level of accuracy allows you to tailor your ads to specific audience divisions and increase the chances of transformation.LinkedIn Ads: Connecting with ProfessionalsIf your business operates in the B2B space or targets professionals and decision-makers, LinkedIn Ads is an excellent platform to consider. One of the key advantages of using LinkedIn Ads is its professional targeting options, including job titles, industries, company size, and even specific companies. This high level of precision ensures that your ads are viewed by related professionals who are more likely to be interested in your products or services.YouTube Ads: Engaging Your Audience through VideoVideo advertising has gained significant popularity in recent years due to its ability to draw users’ attention effectively. One major advantage of YouTube Ads is its widespread reach. With over 2 billion logged-in monthly users spending an average of 40 minutes on theplatform, YouTube offers advertisers access to a large global audience.1．What key feature sets Facebook Ads apart from other platforms?A．Comprehensive user data.B．Advanced targeting capabilities.C．Professional targeting options.D．Widespread audience reach.2．Which platform would you choose if you are targeting professionals?A．LinkedIn Ads.B．YouTube Ads.C．Google Ads.D．Facebook Ads.3．What is the purpose of the passage.A．To promote advertising websites to schools.B．To introduce different advertising companies.C．To help businesses select advertising platforms.D．To analyze the pros and cons of online advertising.My birth was a little more dramatic than the standard. Within minutes of coming out, I was taken away into another room while doctors gave my parents the difficult news: I was born missing my left hand. I’m sure it was quite shocking for them.Indeed, that announcement of my limb (肢体) difference might have been a disaster if it hadn’t been for what happened next. I’m told that a nurse wrapped me up, took me back into the room, placed me in my mother’s arms and instructed. “You will take her home. You will raise her like you would any baby girl.”My parents took that instruction seriously. I played sports, acted in theater, excelled in school, participated in student government and had playdates with friends. As kids do, I quickly learned to adapt, working around the missing hand. One of my earliest memories is my father trying to teach me to tie my shoes. His two-handed method wouldn’t work for me, so I figured out a way to do it with one hand.However, that fact that I was different hit me hard when was 13, an age of great self-conscious and the need to fit in. I remember getting on the school bus and one of the kids stared just a little too long at my left arm. The staring unnerved me in a way it never had before, and I felt a sudden urge to hide my hand, so I quickly slipped it into my pocket. I told myself that I’d just hide it that one day, while I was trying to make friends. But one day ofhiding turned into a week, which turned into a month, which became years.After a two-decade struggle, I accidentally joined the Lucky Fin Project, where I met a group of people with limb difference. Among them, I felt no need to hide anymore. When I wasn’t so focused on hiding myself, I was able to look around, learning to appreciate the world and love myself.4．What prevented the author’s limb difference from becoming a disaster?A．The life lessons her teachers gave her.B．The determination of the author herself.C．The talents she showed in school activities.D．The nurse’s instruction after her birth in hospital.5．Why does the author mention learning to tie shoes in Paragraph 3?A．To memorize the love and care from her father.B．To recall a beautiful childhood memory.C．To show her adaptability to daily tasks.D．To introduce an academic success.6．What led to the author’s hiding of her hand for years?A．The self-consciousness of her disability.B．The stare from a kid on the school bus.C．The experiences of being ignored.D．The desire to please her friends.7．What can be a suitable title for this passage?A．Time Waits for No One.B．There’s Nothing to Hide.C．One Hand Equals Two.D．It’s All About Family.The benefits of gratitude have long been championed in religious and philosophical thinking. In recent years, the science has been catching up: it shows that people who feel most grateful generally get a psychological boost as a result. They also have greater life satisfaction, fewer visits to the doctor and better sleep. This has led to gratitude becoming part of our daily routine, starting a trend of gratitude journals, in which you record things you are thankful for, and meditation practices in which you focus thoughts on them. However, the benefits ofthat shows turning our inner gratitude into action can make our lives even better.For instance, a simple thank you can build relationships, even with strangers. Take people who have received a note of thanks for something they have done from a peer they don’t know. They are more likely to share their contact details with that person in an attempt to continue the relationship than people who receive a note that doesn’t contain thanks. A simple thank you seems to signal interpersonal warmth.Expressing gratitude to a friend also changes your view of that relationship, making it feel stronger. In 2010, Nathaniel Lambert, at Florida State University, and his colleagues found that people who simply thought grateful thoughts about a friend, or even took part in positive interactions with them, didn’t experience the same effects.But the benefits go further than just strengthening social bonds, they can have an impact on health, too. A study of more than 200 nurses working in two Italian hospitals found that gratitude expressed by patients could protect nurses from burnout. That was especially so in the emergency room, where personal interactions with patients are typically shorter and less rewarding. This positive feedback from patients reduced feelings of exhaustion among nurses, says Mara Martini at the University of Turin, who carried out the work.8．What do the underline words “stacking up” in paragraph 1 mean?A．disappearing B．approaching.C．ringing.D．increasing. 9．Which of the following is a benefit of expressing gratitude?A．Building stronger relationshipsB．Sleeping well during the night.C．Getting a psychological boost.D．Having attractive body shapes.10．What does the study by Mara Martini indicate?A．Nurses should require positive feedback from patients.B．Patients should speak out their appreciation to nurses.C．Doctors should improve their interpersonal skillsD．Hospitals should protect nurses from burnout.11．What message does the text want to convey?A．Friendship is worth sparing every effort.B．Gratitude journals work for people who act.C．Positive feedback helps improve health serviceD．Thankfulness in action has unexpected benefits.In films and TV shows, police investigators dust crime scenes for fingerprints to catch criminals. Now, conservationists (环保主义者) are using a similar method to tackle the illegal overfishing of sharks and rays.Overfishing is when too many of a particular type of fish are caught, putting that species in danger. Many sharks and rays are killed because of a high demand-and a high price-for their fins(鱼鳍). In some countries, the fins are used as an ingredient in shark fin soup, which some people believe can cure certain illnesses.About 100 species of sharks and rays are protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora(CITES), an agreement between 184 countries to limit sales of wildlife that may be at the risk of dying out. CITES has teams of people who visit ports and fish factories to look for evidence of protected species being illegally caught and sold. The idea is to punish those responsible and stop it from happening, but finding evidence is difficult. If a fish is already cut up and ready for sale, it’s hard to tell which species it was. Often, fish are sold before inspectors arrive.Scientists have come up with a process that analyzes “fish dust”-tiny traces of fish that get left on the floor at ports and factories, even after the fish are no longer there. Using a process called metabarcoding(宏条形码技术), they examine the chemical that carries all the information about a living thing’s body and characteristics in the dust and can tell if it is from a protected species.The scientists tested the method in Indonesia, where many sharks and rays are caught and sold. They studied dust from seven sites and found evidence of 61 species of sharks and rays. More than 80% of them were CITES-protected species. Dr. Andhika Prasetyo, the scientist who led the research, hopes the new method will be helpful in protecting endangered sea life.12．Why is dusting crime scenes mentioned in paragraph 1?A．To discuss overfishing in a broader context.B．To introduce the initial purpose of the passage.C．To bring forth something new with the familiar.D．To show the difference between two professions.13．What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about?A．The risk in saving wildlife and the opportunity to seize.B．The mission of CITES and the trouble inspectors confront.C．The number of endangered species and the way to save them.D．The agreement made by countries and the responsibility each carries.14．How does the metabarcoding process work?A．It scans the body of a fish to confirm its killer.B．It guides the investigators to the remains of a fish.C．It turns a fish into the dust and test its characteristics.D．It identifies a fish by studying the chemical in the dust.15．What does the test in Indonesia indicate?A．The evidence collected belong to over 61 species.B．Scientists in Indonesia will carry out further studiesC．The dusting method is promising in protecting sea life.D．More than 80% of sharks and rays have been in danger.二、七选五Is walking good exercise?For exercise to really count, it has to be hard or complicated, or leave you totally wiped out with muscle pain for days-right? Not at all! While high-intensity activity certainly has its place, so does the most basic, accessible form of exercise: walking. 16Walking is great for all exercise levels.One of the biggest reasons walking is so popular is because it’s a low-impact exercise. It doesn’t put nearly as much pressure on the joints(关节)as running or any sort of jumping or hopping movement. 17 It’s a gentle way to get the blood flowing and circulate oxygen and nutrients(营养物质)to muscles.Starting is easy.For people just getting started with fitness, walking is a wonderful form of aerobic exercise(有氧运动). 18 Just get up and walk, and you’ll get your heart and lungs working. Unlike other forms of cardio-like running, biking, dance workouts, or boxing-walking isn’t frightening, and it doesn’t require lessons or special equipment.19Enhanced blood flow is going to improve recovery and help ease muscle pain. Althoughit is not going to completely heal it, it can help reduce it and accelerate the muscle repair process. 20 Chemicals that are released in the body when our cells create and use energy to power through a tough workout may further boost recovery.A．Not just for beginners.B．Excellent for recovery.C．The risk of injury is relatively low.D．Walking can also help the body sweep away waste products.E．Walking is a form of mental health treatment for many peopleF．You don’t need any earlier or special knowledge or training to start.G．Recently, it’s become an even more vital physical activity for many people.三、完形填空Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a teenager named Alex. Alex was a talented artist who loved painting beautiful landscapes and imaginative scenes. However,waiting to be 35 .21．A．fear B．balance C．awareness D．pressure 22．A．handed out B．gave away C．came across D．kept inside 23．A．judge B．push C．accept D．maintain 24．A．froze B．eased C．parted D．battled 25．A．imagination B．courage C．thought D．doubt 26．A．basic B．familiar C．possible D．common 27．A．diverse B．normal C．huge D．foreign 28．A．urgency B．humor C．exploration D．promise 29．A．learning B．panic C．time D．comfort 30．A．group B．return C．experiment D．identify 31．A．apologized B．signaled C．insisted D．hesitated 32．A．fueled B．recognized C．postponed D．challenged 33．A．hidden B．known C．sorted D．tailored 34．A．questions B．shadows C．lessons D．routines 35．A．served B．released C．permitted D．ignored四、单项选择36．The majority of patients are happy to ______ a normal life without having a transplant.A．carry out B．carry through C．carry away D．carry on 37．This company was the first ______ portable computer as well as visual telephone at that time.A．producing B．to produce C．having produced D．produced 38．We had a couple of days of extremely terrible weather, but our vacation was ______ perfect.A．even B．hardly C．otherwise D．rarely 39．There was no one else in the classroom, so he ______ it by himself.A．should have done B．need have done C．must have doneD．could have done40．The epidemic swept through the city, and conditions got worse and supplies ______.A．ran out B．ran across C．ran for D．ran off41．To celebrate its anniversary, the company invited over 800 people to ______ the great ship.A．broad B．abroad C．board D．aboard42．In recent years, a global campaign ______ by the Space Agency to promote further development of the manned aviation.A．launched B．has launched C．was launched D．has beenlaunched43．Many graduates ______ confidence find it hard to accomplish the tutor’s task.A．lacking B．lacked C．lacking of D．lacked of 44．From the outbreak of the epidemic to the present, the economic situation has been worse around the world, ______ massive unemployment of workers.A．resulted in B．resulting in C．resulted from D．resulting from 45．John, a professor at the King’s College London, is one of the small but growing minority ______ are cutting back on their air travel because of climate change.A．what B．which C．where D．who五、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

重庆市两江巴蜀中学2023-2024学年中考英语押题试卷含答案考生须知：1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。

选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。

2．请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。

3．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

Ⅰ. 单项选择1、---Which sweater can you choose, the blue one or the red one?---________ is OK, I think. Both go well with my trousers.A．Both B．Either C．Neither D．None2、－will the invitations be sent to our guests?－In three days.A．How often B．How soon C．How long D．How far3、---Could I give the lovely monkeys some of my biscuits to eat?---No, you ________. See? There is s sign here saying, ‘Don’t feed the animals.’A．couldn’t B．mustn’t C．needn’t D．won’t4、After the discussion, the students asked their teacher next.A．which to do B．what to doC．how to do D．when to do5、_______ great fun they are having in the sitting room !A．What B．HowC．What a D．How a6、The 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing in 2022.A．holds B．is held C．will be held7、—Have you ________ your plan, Jimmy?—Not yet. It still needs improving.A．given up B．handed in C．thought of D．put away8、This kind of plant is seen in our city because it lives 4,500m above the sea level and is hard to find．A．often B．always C．usually D．seldom9、About 5000 cars in the factory last month.A．have produced B．were produced C．was produced D．will be produced10、—Is it cold______winter here? —No, it isn’t. The temperature normally stays______zero.A．in; above B．on; above C．in; below D．on; belowⅡ. 完形填空11、A PhD student surnamed Sun is in the hot seat for occupying a woman’s seat on a high-speed train on August 21, 2018. In a video posted on Sina Weibo, the man can be 1 lying in a seat. When the woman asked him to give her seat back, he refused and said, “You have three 2 —stand, take my seat or go to the dining coach.”A train attendant then came to try to ask him to give the seat back. Sun said he wasn’t able to stand on his own and3 a wheelchair. The attendant had to lead the passenger to4 seat.Many people have expressed 5 at the man’s behavior. Some people even dug up the man’s name, 6 his education and work history, and put the information online.The Jinan Public Security Bureau handed down a punishment 7 Sun on August 24. He was fined (罚款) 200 yuan and will not be allowed to buy train tickets for a set period of time.However, some think the punishment was not 8 enough, adding that those who behave similarly on airplanes can be punished more seriously.Experts explained that the bureau could only 9 Sun in this way according to present laws and rules. But they added that such laws could be improved to stop train passengers from behaving 10 .1．A．looked B．watched C．talked D．seen2．A．rules B．choices C．hobbies D．differences3．A．asked for B．asked about C．agreed with D．depended on4．A．other B．else C．another D．the other5．A．kindness B．anger C．hunger D．warmth6．A．as well as B．as long as C．as far as D．as soon as7．A．for B．at C．by D．with8．A．kind B．strict C．difficult D．patient9．A．explain B．excuse C．deal D．punish10．A．politely B．poorly C．carefully D．beautifullyⅢ. 语法填空12、Who designed the first helicopter(直升飞机)? Who 1．(draw) one of the most famous pictures in the world? Who knew more about the human body than most 2．(doctor) did? There is an answer 3．all these questions --- Leonardo de Vinci.Leonardo lived in Italy around the year 1500, but many of his 4．(invent) seem modern to us today. For example, one of his notebooks has drawings of a helicopter. Of course, he coul dn’t build 5．helicopter with the things he had. But scientists say his idea would have worked. That’s why he was considered 6．(be) a genius that has ever been known. But Leonardo wasn’t just an inventor. He was one of the 7．(great) artists of his day. When he was only twenty years old, he 8．(call) a master painter, and as he got older he became even more famous. Sometimes he drew a hand in ten different ways 9．he was ready to paint. Many of Leonardo’s wonderful paintings are still with us today. You m ay know one of his most famous works--- the 10．(smile) woman known as the Mona Lisa.Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、 A bicycle may be seen by most people as just another vehicle (交通工具)，but for many people in London, cycling is a way of life. According to an official UK government survey in 2017, about 570,000 bike journeys are made every day in London. In fact, almost half of the vehicles that pass over London Bridge each day are bikes.London introduced a public bike-sharing system in 2010. "There can be no doubt that our trusty bicycles have changed the way people get around our great city," Johnson told the Guardian in 2015.In London, bike are used for more than just taking short trips to and from the subway. No matter where you want to go in the city, taking a bike is usually the quickest and easiest choice.And it's not just shared bikes that the government is encouraging people to ride. In many companies across the UK, the UK government's Cycle to Work scheme (倡议)allows employees to buy a brand new bike without having to pay any tax(税). This means that it's common to see many people cycling to and from work, and some employee even provide workplace showers and lockers (储物柜) for their workers. More importantly, a cycle-friendly boss may let you off for being late if you rode a bike to work.Not only is it great for the environment and our body, cycling is also good for the mind. According to National Geographic Magazine, "Bike riding can improve people's happiness."1．What's Johnson's attitude(态度) toward the bike-sharing system in London?A．Supportive B．Doubtful C．Disappointed D．Uninterested2．What can employee get from the government under the "cycle to work" scheme?A．Free bike-sharing services B．A tax-free bikeC．Shorter working hours D．Workplace showers and lockers3．What's the article mainly about?A．Cycling as a healthy way of life. B．London's public bike-sharing system.C．What Londoners are encouraged to ride bikes. D．How cycling has become popular in London.B14、Would it surprise you to learn that, like animals, trees can communicate with each other and pass on their wealth to the next generation---their young trees?Suzanne Simard, forest ecologist(生态学家) at the University of British Columbia, explains how trees are much more complex(复杂的) than most of us ever imagined. Although Charles Darwin(达尔文) thought that trees are competing for survival of the fittest, Simard and her team have made a new discovery and showed just how wrong he was. In fact, the opposite is true: trees survive through their group work and support, passing around necessary nutrition(营养) such as nitrogen(氮) and carbon “depending on who needs it”.Nitrogen(氮) and carbon are shared through miles of underground fungi (真菌) networks.This makes sure that all trees in the forest ecological system give and receive just the right amount to keep them all healthy. This system works in a very similar way to the networks of neurons (神经元) in our brains, and when one tree is destroyed, it influences all.Simard talks about “Mother trees”. These are usually th e largest, oldest plants that on which all other trees depend. These “Mother trees” are connected to all the other trees in the forest by this network of fungi, and may manage the resources of the whole trees and plants in the forest. She explains how these trees pass on the wealth to the next generation, transporting important resources to young trees so they may continue to grow. When humans cut down “Mother trees” without paying attention to these highly complex “tree societies” of the networks on which they feed, we are reducing the chances to save the whole forest.“We didn’t take any notice of it,” Simard says sadly. “Mother trees” move nutrition into the young trees before dying, but we never give them chance. If we could put across the message to the forestry industry, we could make a huge difference towards our environmental protection efforts for the future.1．The underlined sentence “the opposite is true” in Paragraph 2 probably means that trees.A．compete for survivalB．protect their own wealthC．depend on each otherD．provide support for dying trees2．“Mother trees”are very important because they.A．look the largest in size in the forestB．pass on nutrition to young treesC．bring more wealth to humansD．know more about the “tree societies”3．The underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refers to(指代) .A．how “tree societies” workB．how trees grow oldC．how forestry industry developsD．how young trees survive4．We can learn from the passage that .A．trees aren’t as complex as we think.B．Charles Darwin had the same opinion as Simard.C．if “Mother trees” are cut down, they won’t make differenc e to young trees.D．trees can share resources with other ones by the underground fungi networks.C15、Have you ever shoveled (铲) snow after a snowstorm? Most people try to remove snow. But in February, in Sapporo, Japan, trucks actually bring snow into the city! People shovel the snow into large piles, and these piles of snow become outdoor cafes, concert stages, and beautiful sculptures (雕像).Artists from all over the world come to Sapporo’s Snow Festival every year to enter the sculpture competition. But the sculptures aren’t made of stone, metal or wood – they are made of snow and ice! Artists sometimes work 11 to 12 hours a day to make amazing sculptures. Many of the sculptures are huge and very detailed. During the day, the sculptures shine in the winter sun. At night, colorful lights shine on them. Millions of people go to see them every year.The Snow Festival had not always been so popular. It started in 1950 as something very small. People in Sapporo wanted to go outside and have fun during the long, boring winter, so the city held a one-day fair in a park. People listened to music and danced. They watched movies and dog races. But some high school students had a great idea and built six large interesting snow sculptures. People really liked the sculptures, and the Snow Festival was born.Five years later, soldiers nearby brought tons of snow into the city. They made the snow into large blocks and used ladders to build huge sculptures. These sculptures were amazing, and the small festival turned into an international event.More than 60 years have passed. Today, the festival is seven days long. Every year, millions of people wear their warmest coats and go outside to celebrate the snow!1．Artists go to Sapporo every winter mainly to ______.A．listen to music and danceB．watch movies and dog racesC．have a one-day fair in a parkD．enter the sculpture competition2．In 1950, some ______ built six large interesting snow sculptures.A．artists B．high school studentsC．soldiers D．movie stars3．What is the passage mainly about?A．Winter activity.B．Sapporo, Japan.C．The Snow Festival.D．Outdoor sculptures.D16、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。