高二英语期中试题

广东省东莞市三校联考2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题一、阅读理解When Ryan Boyland graduated from medical school this spring, his parents, Michelle and Roosevelt Boyland, wanted to do something special to mark their son’s achievement as the first person in their family to become a doctor.Michelle Boyland came up with the brilliant idea of renting out a billboard after seeing a story on TV.“Everybody knew about it except Ryan. And I told him that I needed to talk to him and we’re going to meet at his older brother’s apartment in the parking lot,” Michelle Boyland explained, adding that the parking lot was near where the billboard was located. “Ryan had tons of questions as usual. ‘Why are we meeting? How come we can’t talk about it right now over the phone?’ I said, ‘This is very important. I need to see your face.’”When his mother, brother and sister took him to see the billboard in person, Ryan Boyland had no idea what was going to happen until he finally looked up and saw his photo towering above the roadway.“The first thing I thought was, how long it had been there and how many people had already seen me before I had seen me? A moment of mild panic kind of entered me,” he recalled. “In the past, I have been a little bit hesitant about receiving such attention and seeing my head 20 feet off the ground was a bit of a shock.”The billboard, which reads, “Congratulations Doctor Ryan Boyland Class of 2023 University of Nebraska Medical Center,” stands tall in front of Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska.“I chose that location because it’s right down the street from the church that we attend, as wellas right down the street from the high school that Ryan went to 10 years ago,” Michelle Boyland said, adding, “I wanted it to inspire our community. I wanted it to inspire the kids, little kids, middle schoolers that they can be doctors too.”Ryan Boyland has gotten ready to move to Denver to begin his career as an emergencymedicine residency(住院医生) in Denver Health.“He’s accomplished a lot in a very short period of time and I’m looking forward to many more accomplishments in the future. Hopefully, he’ll start taking credit for it a little bit better,” dad Roosevelt Boyland said.1．How did Ryan Boyland feel when hearing the meeting place?A．Nervous.B．Excited.C．Confused.D．Ridiculous. 2．Why did Michelle Boyland choose to rent out the billboard in front of Bellevue University?A．Because it is where Ryan graduated.B．Because it is a place with large flow of people.C．Because it is the most obvious place in the city.D．Because it is a good place to inspire students in the neighbourhood.3．What can we infer from Roosevelt Boyland’s words in the last paragraph?A．He has high hopes for his son.B．He believes his son will be the best doctor.C．He believes the billboard will inspire his son.D．He is not satisfied with what his son has achieved.With artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technology improving at impressive rates, there are some who worry that there’s a risk of artistic and creative people being replaced. A new study by the Korean Institute of Industrial Technology, however, is showing exactly why that can’t and shouldn’t happen. It all started when the South Korean company posed this question: Can robots replace conductors?Over a year ago, work to develop automaton (自动化) began. At first, it was designed like a machine, and didn’t live up to expectations. Then the company sought ways to improve it. In the end, it was given two arms with joints to copy wrists and elbows, allowing it to move a stick similarly to how a human conductor would move it. It was named the EverR 6 robot, and stands at 1.8 meters. It was finally time to figure out how it could follow through on its musical role.“We got involved in this project to see how far robots can go in more creative fields like the arts, and what the challenges are,” Dong-wook Lee, a senior researcher at the Korean Institute of Industrial Technology said.In order to pull this off, Dong-wook Lee cooperated with the Busan Philharmonic Orchestra. The 12-minute piece they planned to perform— “Feel” by Il-hoon Son, was created specifically for this event. It was created with the strengths of both EverR 6 and the human conductor, Soo-yeol Choi, in mind.To pull off this impressive performance, the robot was preprogrammed to conduct through 30 cycles of beat patterns. Meanwhile, it was up to the human conductor to lead the orchestra in creating an improvisational (即兴的) score, adding depth to the otherwise planned piece. Together, they pulled off a masterful performance that the audience seemed more than happy to have had the opportunity to witness it firsthand!With the concert having gone so well, this is only the start of EverR 6. Still, no matter the improvements they’re able to make to this robot, the human conductor isn’t concerned about being replaced. “Let’s leave the accuracy to the robots,” Soo-yeol Choi said, “but the musical and artistic aspects to a human conductor.”4．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The function of the EverR 6 robot.B．The development of the EverR 6 robot.C．The EverR 6 robot’s role as a conductor.D．The difficulty in designing the EverR 6 robot.5．What can be learned about “Feel”?A．It is a piece familiar to the audience.B．It is a piece showing the human-robot cooperation.C．It is the only piece that EverR 6 will perform.D．It is a piece requiring great ability to conduct.6．What is Soo-yeol Choi’s attitude towards EverR 6?A．Unclear.B．Indifferent.C．Supportive.D．Doubtful.When did you last write a letter? Properly write one — by hand? In a digital world, where sending a text or email is far more convenient than using snail mail, is the writing on the wall for traditional pen and paper? Well, some people claim that writing still has many benefits, so maybe it’s not time to ditch your ballpoint or fountain pen yet.These days, when people request things in writing, a typed, electronic document will be accepted. Doing this on a computer means it could be saved, edited, copied and sent via email. But crafting a handwritten document is unique: it requires planning and thought, and, as well as practising your handwriting, it helps you to remember spelling and punctuation.Some experts believe your brain benefits from using old-fashioned pen and paper. This is particularly relevant for students, where typing notes into a laptop is thought to lack the “tactile feedback (触觉反馈)” to the brain that contact between pen and paper does. BBC Worklife website quotes Hetty Roessingh from the University of Calgary, who says that taking notes by hand involves cognitive (认知的) engagement in summarising, paraphrasing, organising, concept and vocabulary mapping. Others agree that handwriting may boost fine motor skills in your hands and fingers.There are everyday benefits of using pen and paper too. Scribbling (匆忙书写) notes, shopping lists or messages on the back of an envelope can still be useful, quick and portable. But putting pen to paper in a letter to a friend or loved one can probably have the most impact. Pen pal writer Katherine Moller told the BBC, “In a world where it is so easy to hop online to email or to send a fast text, it is so personal and so precious to know someone chose to turn off the virtual world to spend some time with you.”So, while digital skills remain important, don’t write off your pens and pencil s yet— especially if your smartphone, tablet or laptop runs out of power.7．Which word can replace the underlined word “ditch” in the first paragraph?A．Abandon.B．Preserve.C．Conduct.D．Grasp.8．Which of the following belongs to the features of writing by hand?A．It can be edited and delivered online.B．It develops people’s cognitive abilities.C．It lacks the “tactile feedback” to the brain.D．It develops motor skills throughout your body.9．What did Katherine Moller suggest in Paragraph 4?A．People are supposed to turn off the virtual world.B．Scribbling notes, shopping lists, or messages saves time.C．It is quite convenient to communicate with others online.D．Writing by hand is an important way to care about others.10．What might be the best title for the text?A．There are Disadvantages of TypingB．You can Reduce Your Time Spent on ComputerC．There are Many Ways to Improve Your HandwritingD．Don’t Give up Your Handwriting even in Digital WorldSharing is regarded as both a social morality and a personal virtue. It is a wonderful thing that increases pleasure and reduces sorrow. Then why do we tend to be happier when sharing with others? 11 Sharing is Fundamental to Human RelationshipsWe have shared with others since the beginning of civilization and interaction. It is one of the primary ways we learn to communicate. 12 People from these cultures open up their homes to traveling visitors and those curious about learning their cultural practices. However, sharing doesn’t always need to be this grand gesture. Simple acts like exchanging compliments can also brighten up a person’s day and make them feel more positive.Sharing Releases Oxytocin(催产素), the Wellness Hormone (激素)13 Oxytocin helps build trust, relieve stress and anxiety, improve immune (免疫的) function and benefit your overall wellbeing as a result. When people are in possession of generous levels of Oxytocin in their bodies, they are more empathetic (有同感的) towards others and feel more generous than they would in normal circumstances. You can gain Oxytocin even by making online donations. You need not have to physically share in person to experience the benefits of the hormone. 14When you share your belongings with others, you are expressing trust in their ability to keep your possession safe and out of harm’s way. If your trust pays off in them, you experience a sense of happiness. We tend to be more emotionally satisfied and happy when we are able to build trust in our relationships. Trust and happiness are closely related experience.Sharing Helps Build You a Social NetworkHumans are social animals. 15 If we happen to have encouraging and supportive friends and family to rely on, we are less prone (倾向于) to anxiety and depression. However, if we tend to lack a reliable social support system in our lives, our happiness can suffer. Sharing helps build new relationships. Social interactions advance your health, wealth and generalwellbeing.A．Trust Brings You Happiness.B．Sharing Helps Build Trust.C．Some cultures more than others, encourage sharing.D．Let’s discuss how sharing and happiness are related.E．When a person shares or feels grateful, their brains release Oxytocin.F．Our happiness depends to a large extent on the presence of social support.G．The receiver is thankful for the gift and the giver feels gratitude for being able to have that exchange.二、完形填空It was the end of the school day, and I was tired. I grabbed a pile of about 130 exam papers to 16 on the train ride home. I’d bring them back the next morning.My principal (校长) pushed her head into my classroom and said, “Friendly 17 ! You need to make sure your word wall is 18 by tomorrow morning.” She then moved on to the next classroom to 19 the message. I sighed and thought, “Are you making a(n) 20 ? What a waste of my time!”My principal was 21 about making our school beautiful, while my goal was to get my students to pass the Algebra Regents Exam. She wanted every classroom to have a word wall, where student’s works on creative projects would be 22 . She brought in beautiful planters (花盆) that 23 the hallways with greenery. However, I assume that school and classroom 24 aren’t important when it comes to learning. To me, spending time and money making our school and classrooms beautiful was just a distraction (使人分心的事). Those things don’t 25 my students with math.However, after three years of teaching, I went to graduate school in part to study how resources 26 teachers and students. What my research found 27 me: When teachers 28 their classroom environment resources, their students did better on standardized tests. My principal was 29 . She was creating more than just a beautiful 30 —she was building a welcoming and positive environment for students to learn andteachers to work.16．A．distribute B．preview C．grade D．write 17．A．reminder B．warning C．trick D．comment 18．A．advanced B．formal C．hidden D．available 19．A．copy B．explain C．repeat D．collect 20．A．excuse B．promise C．request D．joke 21．A．upset B．curious C．passionate D．uncertain 22．A．displayed B．assessed C．exchanged D．polished 23．A．connected B．blocked C．lined D．covered 24．A．locations B．activities C．rules D．appearances 25．A．impress B．assist C．confuse D．challenge 26．A．affected B．protected C．reflected D．united 27．A．annoyed B．surprised C．disappointed D．amused 28．A．made use of B．set aside C．looked down upon D．showed off 29．A．kind B．right C．patient D．humble 30．A．bond B．space C．sample D．future三、语法填空31．If they want to see me, tell them to make appointment. (用适当的词填空)32．The firm’s technology is widely regarded as being superior that of its opponent. (用适当的词填空)33．We might have to employ someone (temporary) as a secretary until we can fill the post. (所给词的适当形式填空)34．He (arrest) when customs officers found drugs in his bag. (所给词的适当形式填空) 35．The barefoot kid had been living in poverty, surrounded by crime and (violent). (所给词的适当形式填空)36．Yan’an, a city (locate) in northern Shaanxi Province, has seen great progress in its tourism industry over the past few years. (所给词的适当形式填空)37．Sales director is a position communication ability is just as important as sales skills.(用适当的词填空)38．Some people think necessary to explore the oceans because of the potential amounts of resources. (用适当的词填空)39．He is always the first staff (arrive) at the office, which I think is why he is promoted so quickly. (所给词的适当形式填空)40．The idea you can make progress without hard work is quite wrong. (用适当的词填空)四、完成句子41．With lots of food and drink (在手头；可供使用), they set off for their picnic. (根据汉语提示完成句子)42．We weighed up the （事物的利与弊）and made final decision. (根据汉语提示完成句子)五、其他43．She can speak German and French, let alone English.（同义转换）She can speak German and French, English.六、完成句子44．People expect that there will be a good harvest. (同义转换)there will be a good harvest.45．The manager received a call from an applicant who asked for further information.（用分词改写句子）46．The experts are examining the problem of food safety in this area.（用被动语态改写）七、翻译47．让我感到有趣的是袋鼠不能倒退行走，只能勇往直前。

2022～2023学年第二学期期中学业质量监测试卷高二英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，总分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

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1. What does the woman meanA. Jane doesn't want to go home.B.Jane is looking for a summer job.C.Jane is eager to go home for the summer.2.What are the speakers discussingA. How to cut business costs.B.When to start the autumn sale.C.Whether to order more products.3.Where does the conversation take placeA. In a cafe.B.In a plane.C.In a car.4.What did the woman orderA. Some milk.B. Some coffee.C.Something to eat.5.What are the speakers talking aboutA.A picture.B. The man's brother.C.The woman's hair.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。

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2022-2023学年陕西省西安市联考高二（下）期中英语试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共16小题，共30.0分）AWhat would you think if someone suggested knocking down St Paul's Cathedral to widen the road？Or pulling down Big Ben to make way for a car park？It would be ridiculous，right？But when it comes to devastation of the natural world，we aren't so easily shocked.But we should be…or we'll be in a lot of trouble.Nature is shrinking by the day.Ancient forests are destroyed.Wetlands are becoming dry.Woodland is disappearing，and all in the name of progress.This is bad in itself，but it's devastating for biodiversity.Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants，animals and other living things that are all interconnected.The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life.The air we breathe is a product of photosynthesis by green plants.Insects，worms and bacteria break down waste and make soils rich.And tiny organisms clean the water in rivers and sea.In fact，all life on the earth exists thanks to the benefits of biodiversity.More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species.And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals.Maintaining a wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. "It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans，" said Harvard University biologist Edward O.Wilson，known as the "father of biodiversity".He warned，"We are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will become irreversible."But what can we do？The present problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague.People might care about giant pandas，but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of tiny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines.The Guardian newspaper is trying to help.It has launched the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns about biodiversity.This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reserve the decrease in the sea-life caused by industrial fishing，stopping fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and banning the killing of dingoes in Australia，among many other things.There is a lot to do.And we'd better act quickly if we don't want to end up with a planet that can't sustain life!1. The underlined sentence " Nature is shrinking by the day." means that ______ .A. nature is badly polluted by humansB. species are becoming fewer and fewer day by dayC. rainforests are being cut down every dayD. nature is full of mysteries2. Edward O.Wilson thinks that ______ .A. it doesn't matter to reduce biodiversityB. people have done enough to preserve biodiversityC. the situation of biodiversity is very seriousD. biodiversity loss has become irreversible3. When it comes to biodiversity，the present problem is that ______ .A. people might not clearly know what is biodiversity and what should be protectedB. people are not aware that giant pandas are endangeredC. people don't realize that biodiversity is vital to everyday lifeD. people hunt sea creatures for foodBDespite being used by 1.34 billion people each year，traveling on the Tube in London can actually be quite lonely.An unwritten rule encouraging silence，mixed with classic British reserve，means that even though you're packed into an enclosed space with hundreds of other people，the morning commute （上下班的路程）can leave you feeling somewhat disconnected.An American living in London，however，is trying to change this. "You get on the Tube here and it's completely silent and it feels a bit strange，" says Jonathan Dunne，42，who has started a worldwide dialogue after giving out badges （证章；徽章）with the words "Tube chat？" last month，encouraging commuters in London to get talking to one another."I handed out 500 badges during rush hours in a city of 8 million，expecting most of them to be thrown away，but after about 24 hours it completely snowballed，" he says.Dunne and his "Tube chat" campaign have been covered by media across the world since then，seeing TV interviews in Sweden，Brail and the UK，as well as a lot of website，newspaper and magazine appearances.Although Dunne says he's received mostly positive feedback，not everyone agrees with his opinion.Londoner Brian Wilson started a campaign of his own，handing out 500 badges with the words "Don't even think about it" on them. "I can't stand the idea of having to talk to strangers on the Tube on my way to work，" he told the BBC.Michael Robinson，24，a student from London，agrees. "Being on the Tube is the only place and quietness some people get on their journeys to and from work.Personally，I don't want to be troubled by people coming up and chatting to you，" he says.While London does not appear to be social，not everywhere lacks a sense of community.In Melbourne，Australia，commuters have set up a private Facebook group used to warn one another when ticket inspectors （售票员）board the city's trams （有轨电车）.Most Western cities' tram stops have no barriers，which makes it possible for some travelers to ride them without buying tickets.Though the group comes with a disclaimer （免费申明），its purpose is actually to warn fare paying members that tickets inspectors are on so that they can ready their smiles and most importantly，their tickets.Does Dunne hope that some of this community spirit will be mirrored in the UK following his campaign？"People believed that I just walk up and talk to strangers，which I don't，but it's been a great way to meet people you would never have normally spoken to，" he says. "On Monday，the curator （馆长）of the London Transport Museum had me over for tea." So if you ever end up using public transportin the West，why not say hello to the person next to you？Just make sure to check for a badge first.4. What is the purpose of the first paragraph？______A. To blame the loneliness on London Tube.B. To show the selfishness of Londoners.C. To express the upset of the Tube riders.D. To introduce the background of the campaign.5. Which of the following is TRUE about Dunne's campaign？______A. It encourages people to avoid chatting on the Tube.B. It doesn't win everyone's support in London.C. It's known only to a small number of Londoners.D. It gives out badges with "Don't even think about it."6. What can be inferred from the underlined sentences？______A. They prefer drinking tea to chatting on the Tube.B. Dunne didn't expected to meet the curator on the Tube.C. Dunne never walks up and talks to strangers on the Tube.D. It is possible to make friends with a stranger on the Tube.7. What is the author's attitude towards Dunne's campaign？______A. DoubtfulB. WorriedC. SupportiveD. AmazedCNot only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet，but it also causes pollution，wastes energy，and surprisingly wastes water.Only 23% of the plastic in America ends up in recycling bins，meaning over ﹩1 billion worth of plastic is treated as rubbish a year.Recently，Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.It's a kind of convenient，clear water bottle that can either be drunk or eaten.To drink it，you can either get rid of the membrane（膜）or tear a hole in the membrane with your teeth to pour the water into your mouth.To eat it，you simply put the whole bottle in your mouth.It's completely tasteless so you needn't worry about any taste.It aims for large outdoor events where tons of plastic bottles are used and frequently left behind as litter.Too much plastic is sure to do harm to the environment，which could account for the purpose of such a new invention.The team has been working for the past two years to develop the technology and materials that are needed to produce Ooho.The price for an only bubble（泡状物）or a unit of bubbles hasn't been decided yet，but it costs about two cents to create a unit，which is cheaper than plastic bottles.The team has also been selling Ooho water bottles in London for the past six months.Ooho is catching many people's attention and has raised over ﹩1 million in only three days.It's mostly being sold at events at the moment to interest the buyers while the production machine is getting up and running.It's quickly making a rise，so keep an eye out for these bottles of the future.8. How is most plastic in America dealt with？______A. It is thrown away as litter.B. It is reused as new energy.C. It is buried under the ground.D. It is applied to new technology.9. What can we know about the Ooho？______A. It plans to be sold at a very low price.B. It has some advantages over plastic bottles.C. It has taken the place of plastic bottles in London.D. Proper materials of making Ooho are hard to find.10. What's the author's attitude towards Ooho's future？______A. Doubtful.B. Uninterested.C. Positive.D. Worried.11. Who might be target readers？______A. Scientists.B. Experts.C. Environmentalists.D. The public.DAs prices drop and their functionality expands，you can expect to see humanoid（类人的）robots in more places，including schools，airports，and hospitals.Will they influence human behavior？In a study published recently，scientists found that mean robots can help people concentrate.The experiment，published in Science Robotics，was based on something called the Stroop Task，which is widely used in psychology and described as the "gold standard" of attentional tests.It challenges participants to name the colors of words and ignore their meanings while calculating reaction time.The researchers put a modern twist on the task，though-this time，there was a robot in the room.The goal was to see if the presence of a robot would affect cognition（认知），and the researchers found it did，but only when the robot was mean.How do you make a robot mean？In this case，a meter-tall toy robot called a Meccanoid G15 KS was made to respond to seven questions.The good robots told jokes，spoke about friendship，and described test subjects as nice.The bad robots replied to questions with passive aggressive comebacks，such as "I enjoy doing analysis programs but you would not understand" and statements like "I do notvalue friendship." Then the participants rated the robots."The more participants thought the robot made them uncomfortable，the greater the improvement of their Stroop performance was，" the researchers wrote."Not surprisingly，the bad robot was rated as less warm，friendly and pleasant than the good robot."The study authors argue that robots are crossing the line in some situations from machines to social agents.That will change how humans interact with（与…相互作用）and behave around them."Similar to a human's presence，the presence of a robot might not be neutral（无倾向性的）in situations like school or in the office when you are working." Nicolas Spatola，one of the study authors said in an email，"So before your boss decides to introduce a robot in your office，it could be a good idea to evaluate how you feel about it and how it can positively or negatively impact your work，how comfortable you may feel with it or if you feel it to be a threat."Just 58 students from University Clermont Auvergne in France participated in the experiment but the researchers found an increase in the speed of correct answers among those in the presence of a mean robot when compared to those who werewith a nice robot or alone.In the future，robots will almost certainly become more and more common in nursing homes，hotel check-in desks，behind the wheel，and elsewhere."If we want to improve the use of robots in our daily life，there seems to be a need to first understand how Human Robot Interaction can impact human psychology，" Spatola said.12. What was the finding of the new study？______A. The use of robots is rising.B. Humanoid robots can be mean.C. Unkind robots can sharpen our focus.D. Robots are becoming more functional.13. According to the passage，how did the participants judge the robots？______A. By their words.B. By their actions.C. By their appearance.D. By the Stroop Task.14. Which of the following might Nicolas Spatola agree with？______A. Be careful about using robots.B. Leave the robot if it presents a threat.C. Robots will have a good impact on offices.D. Robots may replace humans in the workplace.15. What was the drawback of the study？______A. The participants were too young.B. The study method wasn't scientific.C. There was a slight difference in speed.D. The number of the participants was too small.16. What can we infer from the last paragraph？______A. Scientists have already developed humanoid robots.B. Humanoid robots have already found its way into our daily life.C. Humanoid robots will certainly come into our daily life sooner or later.D. There is no difficulty we'll meet with before humanoid robots are widely used.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共10.0分）When it comes to helping students learn and mature,there are several ways to increase their well-being.Although your children may be succeeding in the classroom,there are a few things that you still can do.Encouraging physical activity is the first thing you can do.More and more children do not participate in sports after school.It's important for you to encourage mobility with sports that are played after class.You should find sporting equipment,basketball courts and play areas where kids can increase their well-being. (1)Secondly,you can provide proper nutrition for your children.It's important for your children to receive proper nutrition both inside and outside of the home. (2) You'd better make it a point to provide enough nutrition for their proper development and growth.(3) Many parents fail to stop children from using smart phones and computers.There are some institutions that even encourage too much screen time as a way to teach children or keep them entertained.You should help the children remain excitedwithout sitting in front of a screen throughout the day.Last but not the least,monitoring bullying（欺凌）is also an essential part.Bullying continues to remain a common problem in some schools,making it important that the environment that your children grow in holds a high standard. (4)It's important to examine the school life as a whole to determine what factors are missing. (5) You may determine how well they adjust to the world around them and succeed in life.A.You should provide kids with fresh food.B.Besides,you'd better limit their screen time.C.It will encourage children to focus on their study.D.In addition,try your best to give them more freedom.E.This will reduce the risk of health conditions that include obesity.F.You can advise teachers to keep a practice of looking for bullying.G.Parents play a significant role in children's growth and well-being.17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G21. A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共20小题，共30.0分）Within a minute's walk of my house there was a wild stretch of unspoiled woodland，where there were blackberry plants，squirrels and their young.I （1）______ walked in this park with Rex --- a friendly，harmless little dog；and （2）______ we rarely met anyone in the park，I took Rex along without a leash（狗绳）.One day we met a mounted policeman in the park，a policeman eager to show his （3）______ ."What do you mean by letting that dog run （4）______ in the park without a leash and a muzzle（口套）？" he shouted at me angrily. "Don't you know it's against the law？""Yes，I know it is，" I replied softly，"but I didn't think he would do any（5）______ out here."You didn't think!You didn't think!The law doesn't know about what you think.That dog（6）______ kill a squirrel or bite a child.Now，I'm going to （7）______ this time；but if I catch this dog out here again without a leash，you'll have to tell it to the （8）______ ."I humbly （9）______ to obey.And I did obey --- for a few times.But Rex didn't like the muzzle，and neither did I；so we decided to take a （10）______ .Everything was lovely for a while，and then we got into （11）______ .Rex and I raced over the hill one afternoon and there，suddenly --- to my （12）______ --- I saw the majesty of the law，riding on a horse.Rex was out in a front，heading straight for the officer.I was in for it.I knew it.So I didn't （13）______ until the policeman started talking，I beat him to it.I said：" Officer，you've caught me （14）______ .I'm guilty.I have no alibis，no excuses.You （15）______ me last week that if I brought the dog outhere again without a muzzle you would fine me.""Well，now，" the policeman responded in a soft tone，"I know it's a （16）______ to let a little dog like that have a run out here when nobody is around.""Sure it is，" I replied，" （17）______ it is against the law.""Well，a little dog like that isn't going to harm anybody，" the policeman protested. "No，but he may kill （18）______ ，" I said."Well now，I think you are taking this a bit too seriously，" he told me."I'll tell you what you do.You just let him run over the hill there where I can't see him --- and we'll forget all about it."That policeman，being human，wanted a feeling of （19）______ ；so when I began to condemn myself，the only way he could nourish his self-esteem was to take the kind and generous attitude showing （20）______ .22. A. seldom B. sometimes C. frequently D. never23. A. when B. since C. if D. while24. A. authority B. force C. magic D. dignity25. A. loose B. freely C. wildly D. quickly26. A. wrong B. damage C. good D. harm27. A. can B. might C. will D. must28. A. give you up B. let you off C. give in to you D. put up with you29. A. owner B. policeman C. judge D. children30. A. listened B. promised C. agreed D. kept31. A. change B. chance C. charge D. cheat32. A. trap B. difficulty C. trouble D. shape33. A. disappointment B. surprise C. joy D. regret34. A. wait B. move C. say D. walk35. A. on the scene B. blue-blooded C. in spot D. red-handed36. A. warned B. told C. informed D. taught37. A. appeal B. temptation C. urge D. crime38. A. and B. so C. but D. because39. A. blackberry B. birds C. children D. squirrels40. A. importance B. achievement C. happiness D. respect41. A. sympathy B. regret C. mercy D. optimism四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）42. As a young man of both passion and endurance，Perce Blackhorow had long been dreaming of decent adventure.So he didn't give up when Sir Ernest Shackleton turned down his request to join the expedition.Perce （1）______ （secret）hid himself in a cupboard，only（2）______ （find）three days after they set off.He felt fortunate and happy when he （3）______ （assign）as a steward instead of being sent back home.It turned （4）______ to be a tough journey.The ship got （5）______ （stick）in the ice as they approached Antarctica and they had to abandon the ship.（6）______ the guidance of Sir Ernest，they （7）______ （throw）away nearly everything except necessities and a banjo，（8）______ kept their spirits up during the journey.Survival was not easy and things went from bad to worse.Finally SirErnest left for South Georgia Island in order to find help.The desperate situation made young Perce Blackborow feel down and become bad-tempered.It was the genuine（9）______ （encourage）and concern from Bless Frank Wild that cheered him up.Frank and Ernest's resolve and perseverance filled him with hope.Realizing that he shouldn't become selfish just because of （10）______ adversity they were faced with，he learned to be optimistic and determined.(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)五、短文改错（本大题共1小题，共10.0分）43. 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的一下作文。

江苏省宿迁市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题一、阅读理解RETHINK YOUR BEHA VIOUE ON SOCIAL MEDIAWe live in a world where mass media is everywhere. Advertisements, news as well as magazines can put an invisible pressure on people. Unlike television or print, social media relies on algorithms (算法) that constantly monitor and engage teens.INCREASEThe way teens spend their time outside of school has fundamentally changed. Take for instance, most of them hung out with friends face-to-face twenty years ago. However, in the most recent data,70% of teenagers spent seven or more hours a day on social media.They also use it to connect with people like themselves who might be harder to find in the physical world, especially if they are marginalized in other ways.INFLUENCEMany adolescents view aspects of their social media experiences as positive, but the platforms may pose risks for a vulnerable subset. Not surprisingly, with all this screen time, nearly half of high school seniors sleep less than seven hours a night.Not getting enough sleep is a major risk factor for anxiety and depression and self-harm for teens. And unfortunately, there have been increases in anxiety, depression, loneliness.WARNIINGWithout doubt, it’s smart to stay away from your phone and set a time limit out of school, if necessary.Stop wasting time on useless, unsubstantial things and start getting good, meaningful work done.The Benefits of Disengagement1．What does the aim of the text?A．To warn teens of social media.B．To show the harm of platforms.C．To improve sleep quality of seniors.D．To investigate the data of mental health. 2．What is the main risk of not getting enough sleep according to the passage?A．Weight-loss.B．Distraction.C．Depression.D．Sickness. 3．What is the benefit of “Disengagement”?A．It cures your anxiety.B．It disturbs your peace.C．It offers diverse conventional skills.D．It contributes to determining personal goals.The Chinese delegation’s excellent performance in Paris has carried forward the spirit of Chinese sports, as well as the Olympic spirit. In the quarterfinal match of the men’s table tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Fan Zhendong delivered a dramatic performance that captivated fans worldwide.The match started with Fan Zhendong falling behind 0-2. Zhangbenzhihe capitalized on his aggressive play and precision, almost no mistakes. Then, Fan adjusted tactics quickly, leveling the score at 2-2. This comeback was testament to Fan’s resilience and adaptability. Just when it seemed Fan might seize control of this match, Zhangbenzhihe edged ahead again, bringing the score to 2-3. After fierce battle, Fan’s unwavering spirit propelled him to equalize once more at 3-3. Fan Zhendong turned the tide and fought until the last ball, ultimately winning 4-3 against the Japanese player Zhangbenzhihe, advancing to the semifinal. This remarkable victory highlighted the sportsmanship of our players.The spirit of sports teaches us that the journey is often more important than the destination. It’s about pushing our limits, testing our endurance, and overcoming obstacles. Whether we’re running the last mile of a marathon, fighting for the final point in a tennis match, or defending our goal in a soccer game, the essence of sports lies in our refusal to surrender.When we face setbacks, it’s easy to feel disheartened. But it’s in these moments that the spirit of sports shines the brightest. It reminds us to dust ourselves off, to stand up taller, and to keep moving forward. Every athlete, at some point, has faced the temptation to quit, but it’s the ones who persevere that write the history of sports.The spirit of sports is not just about winning. It’s about the lessons we learn on the field, the character we build through adversity, and the bonds we forge with our teammates. It’s about the countless hours of practice, the sacrifices we make, and the dreams we chase. It’s about never ever giving up, no matter how to ugh the challenge may be. So, let’s cheer louder, run faster, and reach higher, for in the heart of every athlete, the flame of determination burns eternal-never ever give up.4．What does paragraph 1 intend to tell us?A．The Chinese delegation excels at self-discipline.B．The Chinese delegation cares a lot about the medals.C．The Chinese delegation breathes life into the Olympics.D．The Chinese delegation highlights sports spirit in the Olympics.5．What was the fourth score Fan Zhendong against Zhangbenzhihe?A．4 to 3B．2 to 2C．3 to 3D．2 to 36．What can we learn from Fan zheng dong?A．Luck plays a crucial role in winning.B．Opponents are not important in a game.C．Talent is more important than hard work.D．Perseverance and skills contribute to success.7．What is the essence of sports according to last three paragraphs?A．Never letting go.B．Embracing the victory.C．Throwing in the towel.D．Having a strong constitution.With a rising awareness of health and well-being, traditional Chinese medicine cuisine is gaining popularity among young people in China. Like Tong Ren Tang, many leading TCM companies are investing in the food sector, tapping into the potential of a market yet to be fully explored.On the one hand, young people in China joke about themselves being “crispy skin youngsters”, mocking their poor health. In fact, it’s more a complaint about stress and depression from overwork. On the other hand, young Chinese want to stay healthy but feel it’s hard to abandon unhealthy habits such as staying up late and eating junk food. Therefore, products that claim to be able to balance good taste and benefit health are favored, experts said.Shi Jingwen,20, barely drinks milk tea, unlike most women her age, because she said she places a high value on health in terms of diet. But she would like to try a cup of almond tofu and osmanthus tea by Tea of Seasons, a herbal beverage brand created in 2022 by a time-honored Beijing TCM provider. “Their products can provide people with a healthy enjoyment both physically and mentally. For example, products like their mung bean soup introduced in the summer better meet people’s needs for cooling down during the hot season. This can also provide a sense of comfort in one’s healthy diet,” she said. She added that the products also inherit traditional Chinese culture, which is special.However, the use of TCM cuisine should take into consideration one’s age, gender, weight and other factors, as well as the different seasons, Experts said, adding that a small intake each time is preferred. As for whether TCM cuisine can truly benefit health or is just a marketing method, it depends on whether it’s a reasonable matching of ingredients and the amount in each product. You cannot truly count on TCM cuisine to significantly improve health. If you really feel uncomfortable, you’d better go to hospital.Kathy Jiang, a partner expert of global consultancy Roland Berger, said young consumers are increasingly drawn to TCM cuisine due to a heightened health consciousness, cultural pride and its compatibility with modern lifestyles.8．What is the special about TCM products?A．It can serve as pills.B．It adds delicious ingredients.C．It mixes with junk food.D．It inherits traditional Chinese culture. 9．What is the expert’s suggestion for people suffering from illness?A．Seeing a doctor.B．Burning off calories.C．Having favored dishes.D．Taking TCM products.10．Why does TCM cuisine gain popularity among young people in China?A．The products save money.B．Young people have unhealthy habits.C．Young people have stress and depression.D．The products meet people’s physical and mental needs.11．What would be the suitable title for the text?A．TCM Products: Modern Diets for Health-conscious Young people.B．TCM Products: Best Medicines for Health-conscious Young people.C．TCM Products: Practical Welfare for Health-conscious Young people.D．TCM Products: Unique necessities for Health-conscious Young people.The first gene-editing cure has arrived. Grateful patients are calling it “life changing.” It was only 11 years ago that scientists first developed the potent DNA-snipping technology called CRISPR.Now they’ve brought CRISPR out of the lab and into real medicine with a treatment that cures the symptoms of sickle-cell disease. Sickle-cell is caused by inheriting two bad copies of one of the genes that make hemoglobin. Symptoms include bouts of intense pain, and life expectancy with the disease is just 53 years. It affects 1 in 4,000 people in the US, nearly all of them African-American.So how did this disease become CRISPR’s first success? A fortuitous fact of biology is part of the answer. Our bodies harbor another way to make hemo-globin that turns off when we’re born. Researchers found that a simple DNA edit to cells from the bone marrow could turn it back on.Many CRISPR treatments are in trials, but in 2022, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, based in Boston, was first to bring one to regulators for approval. That treatment was for sickle-cell. After their bone marrow was edited, nearly all the patients who volunteered in the trial were pain free.Good news. But the expected price tag of the gene-editing treatment is $2 to $3 million. And Vertex has no immediate plans to offer it in Africa—where sickle-cell disease is most common, and where it still kills children.The company says this is because the treatment regimen is so complex. It involves a hospital stay; doctors remove the bone marrow, edit the cells, and then transplant them back. In countries that still struggle to cover basic health needs, the procedure remains too demanding. So simpler, cheaper ways to deliver CRISPR could come next.12．What does the underlined word “potent” in paragraph 1 mean?A．Initial.B．Virtual.C．Identical.D．Powerful. 13．What does CRISPR focus on?A．Tumor treatment.B．Bone marrow treatment.C．Sickle-cell disease treatment.D．Stomach caner treatment.14．What is the author’s opinion toward CRISPR?A．Supportive.B．Indifferent.C．Objective.D．Disapproval. 15．What does the passage imply about the technology?A．It is very safe because it only cuts the faulty DNA．B．It isn’t widely applied to treatment for various factors.C．It is banned in African-American and restricted in many others.D．It is the most effective means to protect children against diseases.Ice fields and beautiful blue lakes are set amid breathtaking Rocky Mountains scenery. Few places are as beautiful as Banff National Park and the Rocky Mountains. The scenery is breathtaking. 16Among towering snow-capped mountains, a crown of permanent ice fields — the Waputik, Wapta and Columbia — feed glaciers that push down like huge white tongues against the dark rock. 17 Some of that meltwater feeds into glacial lakes, bringing with it a fine dust known as “rock flour”.As sunlight hits the water, the dust absorbs all the colours of the spectrum (谱) except blue. This accounts for the many shades of turquoise seen in the lakes here: Moraine Lake, backed by the Valley of Ten Peaks, is a pale teal-blue. 1819 Black bears and moose feed on dandelions in spring and berries in autumn; wolves lope along the banks of the Mistaya River; bighorn sheep clamber over jagged cliffs; hoary marmots sunbathe near Peyto Lake. All of this combines to explain why Banff is the epitome of raw Rocky Mountain beauty.Created in 1885, Banff National Park is Canada’s premier national park. It occupies 6,475km of the Canadian Rockies. 20 It is the wilderness home to an enormous diversity of animals.A．It is also home to the Burgess Shale.B．To the southeast, Grand Teton in Wyoming.C．Large animals are commonplace in the park.D．Peyto Lake, surrounded by forests, is baby-blue.E．Here’s why you should visit Banff National Park.F．The meltwater forms torrents that flow through steep valleys.G．The town of Banff, in the park’s southeast corner, is 120km west of Calgary.二、完形填空In the Wenchuan Earthquake that 21 in 2008, 15-year-old Xie Haifeng lost his left calf. Losing part of his leg, Xie experienced a long period of 22 and confusion. After returning to school in 2009, Xie dropped out the next year. At that time, having no 23 , he didn’t dare to wear shorts, and he usually communicated little with his classmates, which was very 24 .What 25 him was in the hospital that day, a group of athletes came to the ward. One of the athletes walked several laps in front of him and asked him if he thought he was different from others. Xie didn’t see it until the athlete 26 his pant leg, and Xie found he had an amputation (截肢) just like him, with a prosthetic leg in place.Xie revealed at that moment, he was more 27 than surprised. He suddenly had 28 in his heart and felt that there was hope for his life. Since then, he told himself secretly that he should be like the athlete.29 , in 2010, Xie came to Chengdu with the help of other people, joined a disabled art troupe (巡回演出团) to learn skills and slowly built up his self-confidence in the process. On the second 30 of the earthquake, May 12, 2010, he performed on stage for the first time. He remembered the audience applauded warmly, which 31 him a lot.Every time when he wanted to give up, he would think of the 32 and encouragement of the audience, reminding himself to cherish this opportunity and stick to it no matter the 33 . After practicing he was used to the pain and would tell himself that he could 34 it. Twelve years later, he has become a 35 dancer, known as the “one-leg dancing king,” in asong and dance theater in Southwest China’s Sichuan province.21．A．broke out B．came about C．took off D．brought up 22．A．frustration B．discrimination C．reflection D．recognition 23．A．self-defense B．self-interest C．self-respect D．self-confidence 24．A．amazing B．depressing C．frightening D．exciting 25．A．impressed B．alarmed C．puzzled D．discouraged 26．A．rolled up B．wrestled with C．cut up D．brought about 27．A．stressed B．shocked C．annoyed D．bored 28．A．strength B．dignity C．superiority D．curiosity 29．A．Apparently B．Romantically C．Accidentally D．Fortunately 30．A．anniversary B．birthday C．workday D．surgery 31．A．grabbed B．inspired C．reminded D．attracted 32．A．celebration B．commitment C．applause D．challenge 33．A．contradict B．obstacle C．reward D．evidence 34．A．complain B．change C．resist D．tolerate 35．A．normal B．professional C．ideal D．critical三、语法填空阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词）或括号内词的正确形式。