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肇庆市第一中学2023—2024 学年第二学期高二年级英语学科期中试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5)阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AMore people are increasingly biking to commute (上下班往返), for exercise, or just for fun. Bicyclists should observe bicycle safety rules to help reduce deaths and injuries on the road.Wear a helmetsEvery bike ride begins with putting on a helmet. Your helmet can best protect you. For the most comprehensive list of helmet sizes according to manufacturers, click here to visit the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI) website.Avoid crashesThere are two main types of crashes: the most common (falls) , and the most serious (the ones with cars). Regardless of the reasons for the crash, prevention is the key point.的Be alert (警惕)Be alert to the road and all traffic around you; anticipate what others may do before they do it. This is defensive driving — the quicker you notice a potential conflict, the quicker you can act to avoid a potential crash. Pay attention to road signs and road conditionsObey street signs, signals, and road markings, just like a car. Look ahead for risks or situations to avoid what may cause you to fall, like potholes (坑洼) and train tracks. No texting, listening to music or using anything that distracts you by taking your eyes and ears or your mind off the road and traffic.Ride in the same direction as trafficThis way, if the sidewalk ends, you are already riding with the flow of traffic. If crossing a street, motorists will look left, right, left for traffic. When you are to the driver’s left, the driver is more likely to see you. Slow andlook for traffic (left — right — left and behind) when crossing a street from a sidewalk; be prepared to stop and follow the pedestrian signals.1. What is the most important aspect of avoiding crashes?A. Putting on a helmet.B. Cycling slowly.C. Reacting quickly.D. Prevention in advance.2. What is the correct order to cross the street from the sidewalk?A. Behind — left — right and left.B. Left — right — left and behind.C. Left — behind — left and right.D. Right — left — right and behind.3. Where is the text most likely from?A. A website.B. A local radio station.C. A popular magazine.D. A manufacture instruction.【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A【解析】【导语】这是一篇应用文。

可编辑修改精选全文完整版中职英语高二期中考试试卷（含答案）第一部分：英语知识运用（本大题共25小题。

每小题2分，共50分）从每小题所给的四个选项中，选出一个可以填入题中空白处的最佳答案。

未选、错选或多选均不得分。

1. ―Why don’t you join an English corner to practice speaking English?―__________.A. It’s my pleasureB. Take it easyC. That’s all rightD. That’s a good idea2. Welcome to our store. We have skirts _______all colors ______ $16each.A. at; inB. in; forC. at; atD. in; in3. The exchange student from Australia is a friend of _______. She enjoyed _____at the Art Festival held in Beijing yesterday.A. me; herselfB. mine; hersC. mine; herselfD. me; hers4. ―Do you know that China is one of _______countries in the world?―yes, I do. It’s much ______than the US.A. oldest; olderB. the oldest; olderC. the oldest; the olderD. the older; the elder5. ―Nowadays it _____Chinese more than 40 minutes a day to read WeChat(微信).―It’s true. But I think WeChat is taking too much of our time.A. spendsB. costsC. paysD. takes6. The more junk food you eat , ______ healthy you will be.A. the lessB. the moreC. moreD. less7. ―Did you and your sister go to Miss Brown’s party yesterday?―No. Neither of us ________.A. invitesB. invitedC. were invitedD. was invited8. ―These problems are_____ hard ____work out. Will you give me some advice?―Ok!A. so; thatB. such; thatC. too; toD. enough; to9. It’s said that ______of the water around the world ______ polluted now.A. two thirds; wasB. two thirds; isC. two third; areD. two thirds; were10. ―Madam, do you want anything else?―No, I need_______.A. anything moreB. nothing moreC. something moreD. everything more11. —On Bill’s 14th birthday, his friends had a surprise party for him.—__________ lucky boy!A. What aB. WhatC. HowD. How is12. ―Does your father go to work by_____ bike every day?―No, he sometimes takes ____bus.A. a; theB. the; aC. /;aD. a; /13. ―Hi, Tony! Do you know______?―Yes, there is a coffee shop at the corner of the street.A. when I can get a cup of coffeeB. when can I get a cup of coffeeC. where I can get a cup of coffeeD. where can I get a cup of coffee14. —How do you like the fish I cooked for you?—I haven’t had it yet. However , it ________ good.A. smellsB. tastesC. soundsD. feels15. Running Man is a popular show these days. Some well-known stars challenge themselves bravely________ all kinds of tasks(任务) in it.A. finishB. to finishC. finishingD. finished16. ―It's too hard for me to learn English well.—Never ________. Believe in yourself!A. put upB. give upC. hurry upD. look up17. Some of my classmates ______ cartoons______ TV shows.A. prefer; toB. would rather; thanC. like; betterD. like; less18. Next month we’re going somewhere interesting as soon as the holiday______.A. will beginB. has begunC. beginsD. is beginning19. ―We ordered beef noodles, but _____any beef in the noodles.―Put on your glasses and you can see the beef.A. there isn’tB. there isC. there aren’tD. there are20. ―You come to school early every day.______ is it from your home to school?―It’s only about one kilometer.A. How longB. How muchC. How manyD. How far21.It’s necessary for us ______to our parents when we have problems.A. to talkB. talkingC. talkD. talks22. When I got to the bus stop , I missed the early bus and Mike’s father _______to school.A. picks me upB. picks up meC. picked me upD. picked up me23. ―My computer doesn’t work.―Why don’t you have it________?A. to repairB. repairsC. repairingD. repaired24.He ‘s over 70,_______ he is full of energy（能量）.A. thoughB. andC. soD. but25. My hometown is becoming more and more beautiful with trees and flowers on _____ sides of the road.A. allB. bothC. neitherD. either第二部分：阅读理解（本大题共15小题。

高二期中考试英语知识点英语学科作为一门基础学科，是高中学生必修的科目之一。

在高二期中考试中，英语占据着重要的比重，因此对于学生来说，熟悉并掌握相关的英语知识点是非常重要的。

下面将介绍一些高二英语期中考试中常见的知识点。

一、语法知识点1. 时态：英语中时态的使用是非常重要的，常见的时态有一般现在时、一般过去时、一般将来时、现在进行时、过去进行时等。

在语法考试中，考查时态的正确使用和转换是关键。

2. 句型转换：考试中常常涉及到句型转换，例如从陈述句转为疑问句、否定句等。

学生需要熟练掌握句式结构和句型转换的规则。

3. 从句：从句是复合句的一种形式，包括定语从句、名词性从句和状语从句。

在考试中常常出现从句相关的题目，要求学生能够准确地辨别从句的种类，并理解从句与主句的关系。

4. 介词和介词短语的使用：介词和介词短语在句子中起到连接成分的作用。

学生需要了解并正确使用常见的介词及其相关短语，例如in, on, at, with等。

5. 并列连词和分句：并列连词用于连接并列的词、短语、从句等。

在考试中，学生需要掌握不同的并列连词的用法，并能够正确地使用分句。

二、词汇知识点1. 同义词和反义词：考试中常常涉及到同义词和反义词的选择和辨析。

学生需要通过阅读和积累词汇来扩大自己的词汇量，并能够准确地辨析和运用不同的词汇。

2. 词性转换：英语中的词性转换涉及到名词、动词、形容词和副词等的转换。

在考试中，学生需要通过加前缀、后缀或者改变词形来进行词性转换。

3. 短语和固定搭配：固定搭配是英语中常见的一种表达方式。

学生需要掌握常见的短语和固定搭配，并能够正确地运用到句子中。

三、阅读技巧与理解1. 主旨理解：主旨理解是阅读理解题中的重要部分，考察学生对文章主题和中心思想的理解能力。

2. 推理判断：阅读理解题经常要求学生根据文章中的信息进行推理判断。

学生需要通过仔细阅读和分析来进行正确的推理。

3. 词义推断：在阅读中，学生需要能够通过上下文的提示来推断生词的意思，提高自己的阅读理解能力。

2023北京丰台高二（下）期中英语（A卷）考试时间：90分钟2023.4一、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

F iv e y ea rs ag o,I w a s in c h a r ge o f a n int e rvi e w g roup f or my c omp a ny.We w e r e1 with f i g urin g out how to hir e p e opl e with d is ab iliti e s a n d h e lp th e m su cceed insi de th e or ga niz a tion.Ma ny a ppli ed f or th e position.I2on e o f th e m with a utism(自闭症).He w a s suit ab l e b ut our g roup fe lt th a t th e d is ab ility woul d3him f rom l ea rnin g th e skills a n d be in g su cce ss f ul in th e rol e.I t a lk ed my workm a t e s into g ivin g him a rol e.4,it m ea nt a lot to th e m a n,f or h e c oul d t a k e th e c h a n ce to c h a n ge his li fe.O ur HR de p a rtm e nt w a s not too supportiv e to t a k e som e5so w e c oul d only hir e him a s a t e mpor a ry de si g n e r.I ga v e him a lot o f 6a n d I beca m e on e o f his g ui de s.A t th e beg innin g,in th e workpl ace,th e m a n slowly a n d sur e ly7beca us e th e r e w e r e m a ny d i ff i c ulti e s a lon g th e w a y.8h e ca m e to be acce pt ed a n d e v e n won m a ny f ri e n d s.I c ontinu ed to g ui de him9a n d h e lp ed him to ge t a roun d a num be r o f10.Fa st f orw a r d f iv e y ea rs,h e ca ll ed a n d tol d m e h e g ot a f orm a l11y e st e r da y f rom his m a n age r a s a12work e r with a jo b titl e.I13him a n d tol d him th a t h e w a s to be mor e su cce ss f ul.He w e nt on to s a y“S ir, 14your support a ll th e s e y ea rs,I woul d not be h e r e”.I tol d him,“Y our su cce ss is th e r e w a r d o f your h a r d work a n d de t e rmin a tion.Y ou15a lot o f p e opl e with simil a r d is ab iliti e s.Y ou inspir e th e m to work h a r d a n d mov e f orw a r d,in th e ir workpl ace or in th e ir li fe.”1．A．b or ed B．s a tis f i ed C．provi ded D．t a sk ed2．A．int e rvi e w edB．show ed C．ga th e r ed D．h e lp ed3．A．e x c us e B．pr e v e nt C．sh e lt e r D．s a v e4．A．I n tot a l B．Af t e r a ll C．B y c omp a rison D．I n add ition5．A．not e s B．st e ps C．risks D．m ea sur e s6．A．str e ss B．l e ssons C．ad vi ce D．p a p e rs7．A．su ffe r ed B．wors e n ed C．r ec ov e r ed D．ada pt ed8．A．S o B．S till C．B ut D．O th e rwis e9．A．ea sily B．c los e ly C．d ou b t f ully D．s ec r e tly10．A．c h a ll e n ge s B．positions C．e xp e rim e nts D．punishm e nts11．A．r e qu e st B．o ffe r C．a rr a n ge m e nt D．a polo g y12．A．r eg ul a r B．s e rious C．r e sponsi b l e D．uniqu e13．A．c om f ort edB．support ed C．r ec o g niz ed D．c on g r a tul a t ed 14．A．be yon d B．un de r C．without D．throu g h15．A．a ttr ac t B．ad mir e C．improv e D．e n c our age二、语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空，在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

⾼⼆第⼆学期期中考试英语试卷含答案（共3套）⾼⼆第⼆学期期中考试试卷英语试卷满分： 120分时间： 120分第⼀部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第⼀节 (共15⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短⽂，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。

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

高二年级英语学科考试试题考试时间：120分钟试卷总分：150分注意：1、答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考号填写或填涂在答题卷指定的位置。

2、选择题答案用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；不能答在试题卷上。

3、主观题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔在答题卷上作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上，超出指定区域的答案无效；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。

一、阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ABefore traveling around the world, take some time and find out what sightseeing destinations are. Some of those spots that most guides mention are the following thrilling attractions.Victoria FallsVictoria Falls has always been considered to be an incredible place worth taking pictures of. There are a lot of spots that tourists love. Some of them are very dangerous for people. Yet the brave are ready to overcome their fear for a shot of lifetime.Arctic Cliff FaceA cliff does not make the most comfortable place for camping. Camping on the ground is far safer anyway. Despite all the inconvenience, the new trend is rapidly gaining popularity among climbing enthusiasts and outdoor addicts.Auckland’s Sky TowerAuckland’s Sky Tower is popular with bungee jumpers. Some celebrities, such as Beyonce, have already tried it, which proves that the place is not only safe but popular as well. The tower is 630 feet tall. At the top of the structure there is an observation deck. Trust us, most of those reading this article would prefer to stay on the ground rather than climb up this scary structure.North Yungas RoadThe Road of Death is the right name given to a road in Bolivia. Hundreds of people die here every year. The major cause of all those accidents is the road. The problem is that it is too narrow and badly maintained while here the traffic is heavier than anywhere else. Nevertheless, it seems like tourists will continue visiting this strange road despite its scary nickname.1. What is Victoria Falls famous for?A. Its narrow and badly maintained roadB. Its dangerous but attractive spots for taking picturesC. Its scary structureD. Its thrilling camping2. North Yungas Road is called “the Road of Death” because ________. .A. the traffic is the heaviestB. it is built on the edge of the rockC. each year many people lose their lives thereD. there is no necessary protection equipment3. If you like bungee jumping, you can go to ________. .A. Victoria FallsB. Arctic Cliff FaceC. Auckland’s Sky TowerD. North Yungas Road4. What do the four places have in common?A. They are a bit life-threatening.B. They all have beautiful scenery.C. They are popular with climbers.D. They have been visited by celebrities.BHow do young children learn to have good values? How can parents teach their children about the importance of kindness and patience? At a time more and more parents worry about the violent images (暴力形象) their children see on TV and on the Internet. So many parents are turning to fairy tales. They want to teach their children how to behave in society by this way.It is believed that fairy tales have a great influence on children because they describe the two sides of good and evil (邪恶) very clearly. When children hear the tales, they learn to care about others’ feelings. In each tale, they can see that there are many different kinds of people in the world and that we all have a choice about what kind of person we want to be. We can choose to do good actions, rather than bad ones, in our lives.What kind of values can children learn from fairy tales? In The Princess and the Pea (《豌豆公主》), a poorly dressed girl says she is a princess. Few people believe her, so she is given a difficult test. When she passes the test, we learn that her dream comes true because she stays true to herself. In the Little Mermaid (《小美人鱼》), the mermaid, who lives under the sea, wishes to be with the humans on land. Through her experiences, we learn about the importance of living with and accepting other cultures.Teaching values is probably the main reason for encouraging children to read fairy tales. These tales can teach children lessons about human relationships that have been accepted around the world for many centuries. This might be the reason why they have been around for so long and will not disappear any time soon.5. Why do fairy tales have a great influence on children?A. Because fairy tales can teach them how to make a choice.B. Because fairy tales can help them get higher scores at school.C. Because they can learn how to avoid most difficulties in their lives.D. Because good and evil are shown in a way they can easily understand.6.The Little Mermaid may be helpful when children ________.A. are given a difficult testB. make friends with foreignersC. wish to be a princess or princeD. are going to lie to their parents7.The author writes the text mainly to ________.A. introduce some fairy talesB. talk about the history of fairy tales.C. discuss how to improve human relationshipsD. show how fairy tales help children shape valuesCMetro Pocket GuideMetrorail (地铁)Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer .Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays .Hours of serviceOpen: 5a.m. Monday--- Friday 7 a.m. Saturday --- SundayClose: midnight Sunday --- Thursday 3 a.m. Friday --- Saturday nightsLast train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.MetrobusWhen paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTripⓇcard, the fare is $1.25.Fares for senior/disabled customersSenior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTripⓇcard. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTripⓇcards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors. com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.Travel tipsAvoid riding during weekday rush periods --- before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.8.What should you know about farecard machines?A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.B. They are connected to change machines.C. They make change for no more than $5.D. They offer special service to the elderly.9. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday ?A. At midnight.B. At 5 a.m.C. At 7 a.m.D. At 3 a.m.10. What is good about a SmarTripⓇcard ?A. It saves money for its user.B. It is convenient for old people .C. It is sold on the Internet.D. It can be bought at any time.11. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?A. 202-637-7000B. 202-637-8000C. 202-962-1100D. 202-962-1195DI work with Volunteers for Wildlife, a rescue and education organization at Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley. Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. However, when it works, it is simply beautiful.I got a rescue call from a woman in Muttontown. She had found a young owl(猫头鹰) on the ground. When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in a carrier for safety.I examined the chick(雏鸟) and it seemed fine. If I could locate the nest, I might have been able to put it back, but no luck. My next work was to construct a nest and anchor(固定) it in a tree.The homeowner was very helpful. A wire basket was found. I put some pine branches into the basket to make this nest safe and comfortable. I placed the chick in the nest, and it quickly calmed down.Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. I gave the homeowner a recording of the hunger screams of owl chicks. These advertise the presence of chicks to adults; they might also encourage our chick to start calling as well. I gave the owner as much information as possible and headed home to see what news the night might bring.A nervous night to be sure,but sometimes the spirits of nature smile on us all! The homeowner called to say that the parents had responded to the recordings. I drove over and saw the chick in the nest looking healthy and active. And it was accompanied in the nest by the greatest sight of all —LUNCH! The parents had done their duty and would probably continue to do so.12.What is unavoidable in the author’s rescue work according to paragraph 1？A. Getting injured in his work.B. Efforts made in vain.C. Creatures forced out of their homes.D. Feeling uncertain about his future.13. Why was the author called to Muttontown？A.To look at a baby owl.B. To cure a young owl.C. To rescue a woman.D. To take care of a woman.14. What made the chick calm down？A. Its parents.B. A recording.C.Some food.D. A new nest.15. How would the author feel about the outcome of the event？A.It’s unexpected.B. It’s humorous.C. It’s beautiful.D. It’s discouraging二、阅读七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

高二下学期期中考试（英语）（考试总分：150 分）一、听力（本题共计1小题，总分30分）1.（30分）1. What is the weather like now?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.2. Where will the woman meet Sandy?A. At the post office.B. In the park.C. Downtown.3. When will the speakers probably meet again?A. Before the meeting.B. Today.C. Tomorrow.4. Which team is the man’s daughter on?A. The swim team.B. The football team.C. The basketball team.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A history book.B. An evening class.C. The woman’s company.听第6段材料，回答6、7题。

6. Whose birthday is on Saturday?A. Bill’s.B. Anne’s.C. Mary’s.7. Where will the party be?A. At the woman’s house.B. In a restaurant.C. At a big place outdoors.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

8. What does the man think of the woman?A. She is too lazy.B. She has spent too much money recently.C. She does too much window-shopping.9. Who will go shopping with the woman?A. The man.B. Lily.C. Herself alone.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

河北武强中学2023-2024学年第二学期期中考试高二英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，请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。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Where are the speakersA. At home.B. In a storeC. In a cinema.2. Who do the movie tickets probably belong toA. The woman.B. The man.C. Susan.3. What does the woman think of the storyA. Moving.B. Cheerful.C. Boring.4. What color jacket does the woman suggestA. Red.B. Black.C. Green.5. Why did the man go onlineA. To play games.B. To find out the cost of a trip.C. To get information for his homework.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。

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。

听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

6. What does the man want to eat tonightA. Eggs.B. Dumplings.C. Noodles.7. How does the man feel nowA. Angry.B. Tired.C. Hungry.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

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

考试用时120分钟。

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

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

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

答案不能答在试卷上。

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

不按以上要求作答无效。

4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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

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

2024学年第一学期期中教学质量检测高二英语试卷说明：（1）本场考试时间为120分钟，总分140分；（2）请认真答卷，并用规范文字书写。

I. Listening ComprehensionSection ADirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At 7:15. B. At 7:50. C. At 8:05. D. At 9:00.2. A. Unconcerned. B. Surprised. C. Doubtful. D. Delighted.3. A. He is rather disappointed. B. He can’t accept the result.C. He knows his own limitation.D. He doesn’t care about a promotion.4. A. She wants to get some sleep. B. She is to prepare a presentation.C. She has to attend a chemistry class.D. She is troubled by her sleep problem.5. A. Get more food and drinks. B. Invite more people.C. Frepare for a party.D. Tidy up the place.6. A. Take a taxi to the zoo. B. Walk to the zoo.C. Cross the street.D. Wait for the bus.7. A. The woman arrived too early for registration.B. The woman got a wrong class permit.C. The woman misplaced her class permit.D. The woman missed the registration deadline.8. A. They haven’t agreed on where to live.B. They don’t want to live in a noisy area.C. They both work in the downtown area.D. They hope to save money for the wedding.9. A. It will clear up in the lake area tomorrow.B. The lake will be clear after the heavy rain.C. The woman is inviting the man to go to the lake.D. The woman might have to change her plan for tomorrow.10. A. They love Italian food more than anything else.B. They are disappointed at the restaurant’s recent changes.C. They are satisfied with the current chef at the restaurant.D. They are unhappy with the prices of food at the restaurant. Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear a short passage and a longer conversation, and you will be asked several questions on each of them. The passage and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the fourpossible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. They found it charming. B. They didn’t care about it.C. They were annoyed by it.D. They had mixed feelings about it.12. A. It wasn’t being properly maintained.B. People didn’t care whateve r mess it might be in.C. There were no effective regulations concerning visitors.D. It was poorly designed and constructed in the first place.13. A How the White House has become what it is today.B. Why more people from home and abroad visit the White House nowadays.C. How the White House has been damaged by tourists throughout history.D. How the White House became the official residence of the U. S President.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. More of them are smoking cigars.B. Teens are becoming more addicted to cigarettes.C. There has been an 11% increase in the number of teen smokers.D. Teens are increasingly exploring healthy alternatives to cigarettes15. A. Most of the teens buy cigars because of peer pressure.B. There are only fruit-flavored cigars available on the market.C. They can be purchased one at a time so they are afforded by the teens.D. They are quite expensive and require the teens to save their allowance.16. A. The Cigar Association has taken action against flavored cigars.B. There are no special restrictions on the sale of flavored cigars.C: Teens have been taught cigars are less poisonous than cigarettes D. The attempts to stop teens from smoking cigars have been effective. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. She is interested in attending an American university.B. She is calling to consult for her friend.C. She wants to learn some basic language skills.D. She has to study English for the sake of her job.18. A. To help people find a hetter job.B. To help people with English learning.C. To help people get enrolled in, a famous university.D. To help people improve communication skills.19. A. It is a form that helps the students get a student vise.B. It is a certificate that Indicates the student’s English proficiency.-C. It is a certificate that shows the student’s education experiences,D. It is a reference letter that helps the students get into the U. Sembassy.20. A. Applicants need to pay the tuition at the beginning.B. Applicants must confirm their applications in person.C. Applications can be made through the Internet or by mail.D. Applicants can apply to join the program at any time they want.II. Grammar and VocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The Hell of the Sandwich LunchThe competition to be the worst two words in the English language is extremely hard-fought. Surprise party. Cruise holiday. Rice pudding. Keen golfer. The list goes on and on. But right up there is “sandwich lunch”. S eparately, (21) ______ of these words contains lots of beautiful promise. In combination, however, they spell horrible disaster.Most obviously, they signal that your lunch is ruined. You might have been planning to stroll through a park or eat with a friend. Now you will be spending your break working, (22) ______(trap) in a meeting room with several of your colleagues. Even more annoyingly, your manager has announced that sandwiches will be provided (23) ______ you shouldbe grateful for the kindness and consideration.The actual food choices are not yours. Instead, they appear(24) ______ make) by a six-year- old. The centre piece is a piatter of sandwiches cut into triangles. There are paper plates. You can’t help (25) ______( look) around for party hats and balloons.Not that you actually eat much. The etiquette（礼仪）of the sandwich lunch requires everyone to take less than they want, in order to signal that they are team players (26) ______ know how to share. People politely wait their turn and then restrict themselves (27) ______a few items. Your own paper plate is fairly typical: two triangles of bread, four salt-and-vinegar crisps （薯片）,a limp salad leaf and one plum tomato. It’s about as appetizing as a cup of sand. You pick up the biggest of your four crisps and put it in your mouth just as the boss begins to lay out the agenda for the discussion. Crisps are never (28) ______ (noisy) than when eaten at a sandwich lunch. Every bite thunders（响声穿透）through the room; eyes flick your way with each crunch and then back to the speaker. You wonder (29) ______ it takes for a crisp to dissolve（溶解）through the action of saliva（唾液）alone, and conclude it is better to get the whole thing over with. Cue a desperate loud burst of chewing and all eyes are now on you. The boss has stopped speaking. One final bite, and a swallow. The crisp as well as your promotion prospects (30) ______( be) dead.Section BDirections: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. easeB. fittingC. forceD. modestE. preciselyF. primarilyG. robbedH. awesomeI. encounterJ. starvingK. warnedThe Problem of Totally Epic Language InflationStan Carey recently wrote a short blog about language inflation, which ultimately creates devaluation in meaning Today, popular expressions like epic and brilliant are used to express a more 31 meaning than their traditional uses. Brilliant actually means clever, and epic actually means surprising. Such is our desire to elevate words with power and importance, that we use hyperbole（夸张）to draw attention.The same tendency can be seen in numbers as well. Once giving 110% became cliché, people started insisting that they give 210%,310%, and on and on. To create even more 32 behind the phrase, people will also throw in a literally. I literally gave 210%.This is no new trend. My generation destroyed words like awesome and totally. My parents and grandparents 33 of meaning words like incredible, wonderful, and fantastic.Irish novelist C. S. Lewis expressed concern over language inflation: “Don’t say infinitely when you mean very; otherwise, you’ll have noword left when you want to talk about something really infinite.”And this is 34 where we find ourselves right now. We have no words 35 when we want to say that something truly is awe-inspiring.This can also make it all the more difficult for modern readers to connect with older books. Particularly, it can cheapen our understanding of the Scriptures（圣经）. As a child of the 80s, I was never at 36 calling God awesome, because as far as I knew, it meant something much less great. If my sunglasses are totally awesome, I need some other word for God! Our souls are 37 in the current culture. We neglect the spiritual aspects of our own existence more and more. It makes sense that the language would reflect that as well. Caring 38 for our physical needs, we run across fewer moments that inspire us with true awe. Those emotions would require a(n) 39 with the significant and the time to contemplate （沉思）it.But who’s got the time or the desire for that We’ll settle for（将就）pretty good experiences and call them totally 40III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.Dare to FollowAlmost everyone aspires to lead. If there is one thing anyone with a job and a pulse needs to learn, it is how to 41 . That, at least, is the message from the tsunami of books, courses, videos and podcasts on the topic. Business schools offer all kinds of leadership training. You are told how to lead without actually being a leader.42 in all this is an inconvenient fact. Most people in the workforce are not leaders and pretty much everyone 43 someone else. The most useful skill to have in your current job may well be how to be a good follower. That leaders depend on followers might seem blindingly obvious, but the way that people lower down the ladder interact with those above them gets much less attention than the 44 . A corner of the management literature is 45 to “followership”, but it remains small, for several reasons.The first is that you don’t need any advice to achieve the positi on of 46 ; you will never be more of one than on the very first day of your very first job.The second reason is that, although some people have little desire to be in a position of authority, very few aspire to follow. The word itself is associated with 47 , weakness and complaints. In an experiment conducted by Colette Hoption of Seattle University and her co-authors, people who were randomly assigned to the role of followers felt unhappier and were less willing to do work at the weekends and early inthe morning than those given the 48 of leaders.The third reason why the art of following gets little attention is that most subordinates（下属）have much less agency than the people 49 them. There is often no choice in whom you report to. Leaders, not followers, set the tone: 50 bosses are not old-school command-and- control types, they shape how everyone beneath them behaves.·If such things explain why leadership is 51 , the behaviour of followers is still crucial. Hierarchies（等级制度）can be more fluid（流动的）than they sometimes look: as teams form and dissolve, you may be leading a project one month and 52 the next. Things generally go better when people at every level are engaged in their work and prepared to take on responsibility.Proactivity is a big part of being an effective follower. One of the fathers of the field, Robert Kelley, has usefully 53 five styles of followership: sheep, yes-people, unfriendly followers, pragmatists, and stars. Which 54 of follower people fall into will undoubtedly depend on their boss. But it will also depend on them: on whether they ingratiate（讨好）themselves with their managers or 55 them; on whether they see their boss as someone to support or complain about. As the British Army puts it, “To follow effectively… is a choice.”41. A. start B. lead C. acquire D. convey42. A. Special B. Abundant C. Missing D. Competent43. A. counts on B. reports to C. calls for D. alternates with44. A. reverse B. authority C. agenda D. convention45. A. blinded B. reduced C. dedicated D. accustomed46. A. candidate B. consultant C. executive D. follower47. A. courage B. passivity C. discrimination D. dignity48. A. leisure B. duty C. label D. payment49. A. supervising B. surrounding C. defending D. entertaining50. A. even if B. now that C. given that D. provided that51. A. under the weather B. in the dark C. in the spotlight D. on cloud nine52. A. contributing B. dominating C. selecting D. appointing53. A. hired B. surveyed C. identified D. designed54. A. campaign B. category C. trap D. business55. A. defend B. sponsor C. influence D. challengeSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A)A biography of Bill Gates: Dollar Bill“Americans appear to be growing increasingly uneasy about billionaires,”observes Anupreeta Das, a journalist at the New York Times. With his long career and its many ups and downs, Mr. Gates is “the perfect prism （棱镜）through which to project tricky moral questions” in pursuit of a “collective rethink” about American values.In the biography, Ms. Das goes from the founding of Microsoft in 1975 to its stock market flotation（上市）11 years later. By 1995 Mr. Gates was the youngest billionaire and the richest person in America but was facing a new problem: his company was so dominant that it attracted the attention of antitrust regulators. The heroic nerd had come to be seen as a villain（反派）.So, Mr. Gates reinvented himself as a philanthropist（慈善家）, establishing the world’s largest charitable foundation with his then wife Melinda and promoting among other billionaires the Giving Pledge (a promise to donate most of one’s wealth to charitable causes). So successful was this reinvention that Mr. Gates was the most admired man in the world from 2014 to 2019, according toYouGov polls.But then his scandals （丑闻）led to the collapse of his marriage. At the same time, the power of his foundation began to come under increasing inspection. The foundation pours billions into public-health initiatives, outspending many governments, and thus shapes health policy in many countries - yet it is accountable to nobody but the Gateses. During the covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Gates was also the subject of conspiracytheories（阴谋论）suggesting that he was profiting from vaccines and even injecting tiny microchips into people. The hero had once again become a villain.But Ms. Das’s book is most interesting when it shows how Mr. Gates has influenced other billionaires, such as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos, - how they have followed his example, and how they have not.The book shows Mr. Gates from many angles but provides few insights of him as a person. There is a Gates-shaped hole at the centre of the narrative; Ms. Das was not allowed to interview Mr. Gates. So what does she conclude about billionaires They are, she suggests, lightning rods.（避雷针）for deeper concerns about inequality and privilege. But she holds back from making a strong argument about Mr. Gates. A book that promises to tackle billionaires’ place in society asks many questions, but also asks readers to make up their own minds.56. What is the main pur pose of Anupreeta Das’s biography of Bill GatesA. To document the personal life and career success of Bill Gates.B To celebrate Bill Gates’s achievements in the technology industry.C. To provide a detailed account of the history of Microsoft.D. To explore the moral implications of America values.57. Why was Bill Gates regarded a villain①Microsoft was so dominant as to attract the attention of antitrust regulators.②He established the world’s largest charitable foundation and reinvented himself as a philanthropist.③His investment in public-health initiatives exceeded many governments, thus shaping health policy accountable to only the Gateses.④He was accused of profiting from vaccines and even injecting tiny microchips into people during the covid-19 pandemic.A. ①②④B.①③④C. ②③④D. ①②③④58. Which of the following is most likely to be included in this bookA. A specific description of Ms. Das’ interview with Bill Gates and the transcript of it.B. Bill Gates’ personality, hobbies, and personal anecdote s in his early life at Microsoft.C. The story that Mr. Zuckerberg faced his own crisis, and turned to Mr. Gates for advice.D. Ms. Das’ strong argument about Mr. Gates, such as concerns about inequality and privilege.59. What is the overall tone of the author towards Bill Gates and other tech billionaires in this bookA. Neutral and informative.B. Admiring and supportive.C. Critical and disapproving.D. Sympathetic and understanding.(B)Hiking Three Great WalksTHE LARAPINTA TRAILDifficulty: ModerateThe Larapinta Trail is a 142-mile bushwalk across the Northern Territory’s sunbaked West MacDonnell Ranges, traversing arid outcrops before descending to swimming holes. Starting in Alice Springs/ Mparntwe, it takes nearly three weeks to hike the length of the trail to its glorious sunrise climax at Mount Sonder, but the trail is divided into 12 sections to allow for day walks, overnight treks and multi-day hikes. World Expeditions offers packages ranging from self-guided treks toall-inclusive guided tours with stays at tented eco-camps,fromA$4,000( 2,040) perperson. au worldCAPE TO CAPE WALKDifficulty: ModerateWestern Australia’s Margaret River draws surfers and oenophiles thanks to its bountiful breaks and wineries. Weaving between them is the77-mile Cape to Cape Track, a coastal trail that navigates karri forests and cliffs along the length of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. The trail can take up to seven days to complete and is open year-round-plan your visit between June and December for the chance to spot humpbackwhales during their annual migration. Basic camping is allowed on the trail but a popular option is to stay in Margaret River and catch shuttles from there to the trailheads..auSCENIC RIM TRAILDifficulty: HardQueensland’s four-day, 29-mile Scenic Rim Trail starts with aheart-pumping climb 2,300ft up the Mistake Mountains. From here, you’re met with steep, track that meander through ancient rainforest. Look out for koalas in the treetops and kangaroos bouncing across the path and spend the night camping beneath eucalypts. The challenging topography means independent hiking is best left to experienced navigators. Spicers Scenic Rim Trail offers small group tours with stays in luxury tents and farmhouses,fromA$1,750( 900)perperson.parks.desi.qld.60. Which of the following statement is TRUEYou can go camping on all of these three hiking trails.B: You can spot many wild animals when hiking the larapinta trail.C. It is recommended for beginner hikers to choose the scenic rim trail.D. The difficulty, cost, length and related site of each hiking route are mentioned in the passage.61. John has a budget of A$2,000 and two weeks of vacation time to go on a hiking adventure. He loves sea views, and is also a wine lover.Which trail would be the most suitable for himA. The larapinta trail.B. Cape to cape walk.C. Scenic rim trail.D. None of them.62. Where is this article most likely to appearA. China DailyB. The EconomistC. The New YorkerD. National Geographic Traveller(C)Increasingly, AI-generated outputs drift across our feeds and searches. Far beyond our screens, the entire culture is becoming affected.A recent study examining scientists’ peer reviews revealed that the word “meticulous（严谨的）” was used 34 times more often than in t he previous year. The phrasing, one of the favorite buzzwords of modern large language models like ChatGPT, indicates that many researchers are handing their work over to AI.This reflects a much bigger problem. Any viral post on social media now almost certainly includes AI-generated replies, all to attract follows. Then there is the growing use of AI to scale the creation of cheap synthetic videos for children on YouTube. The narratives make no sense, and characters appear and disappear randomly. As a neuroscientist, this worries me. Isn’t it possible that human culture contains within it cognitive nutrients— things like cohesive narrations and character continuity— that developing brains need But what happens when atoddler is consuming mostly AI-generated contentIt’s worth looking to a historical analogy（类比）for our current situation: the environmental movement. For just as companies and individuals were driven to pollute by economic incentives, so, too, is AI’s cultural pollution driven by a rational de cision to fill the internet’s appetite for content as cheaply as possible. However, there has been undeniable progress keeping our cities mostly free of smog. HowGarrett Hardin, a biologist and ecologist, emphasized in 1968 that pollution was an over exploitation of shared resources driven by people acting in their own interest, and that “we are locked into a system of‘fouling（污染）our own nest,’ so long as we behave only as independent, rational, free enterprisers.” He summed up the problem as a “tragedy of the commons（公共用地）.” This acknowledgement was crucial to the environmental movement, which relied on government regulation to do what companies alone could or would not do.Once again, we find ourselves enacting a tragedy of the commons:short-term economic self- interest encourages using cheap AI content to maximize clicks and views, which in turn pollutes our culture. And so far, major AI companies are refusing to help identify AI’s creation- which they could do by adding statistical patterns hidden in word use or in the pixels of images.To deal with this corporate refusal to act we need the equivalent of aClean Air Act: a Clean Internet Act. A simple solution would be to legislatively force advanced watermarking in AI- generated outputs. Just as the 20th century required extensive interventions to protect the shared environment, the 21st century must protect a different, but equally critical, common resource: our shared human culture.63. Why does the author express concernA. AI-generated content is difficult to detect.B. Young children are overly exposed to online content.C. Our culture is affected by low-quality AI-generated content.D. Technological issues, similar to environmental problems, are serious.64. Which of the following examples best il lustrates a “tragedy of the commons”？A. Fishermen overfishing to earn as much as possible.B. Netizens uploading an excessive number of videos online.C. Students using AI to generate answers for exam questions.D. Governments failing to establish partnership with companies.65. According to the author, the issue discussed can be resolved by______ .A. controlling the volume of AI-generated contentB. regulating AI outputs to make them more identifiableC. urging tech companies to improve the quality of AI generationD. encouraging people to treat culture as seriously as they treatenvironmental issues66. Which of the following serves as the most suitable title for the passageA. A tragedy of the commons: the importance of regulationB. AI outputs are overwhelming: potential risks of AI technologyC. Navigating the digital age: why AI should be used with cautionD. Addressing AI-generated garbage: endangered culture needs legislationSection CDirections: Read the passage carefully. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.A. But that is complicated by another of the researchers’ findings.B. They are predatory birds that will gladly seize unattended eggs.C. Now a paper by Libourel and Lee reports another clever adaptation.D. The birds may readily steal nesting materials from unguarded neighbours, for instance.E. But the fact that the birds are able to incubate eggs under such conditions proves the naps useful.F. Like ducks, chinstrap penguins can sleep with either their whole brain or with just one hemisphere at a time.The biology of sleep: Forty thousand naps near the seaSleep is a bit of an evolutionary mystery. A sleeping animal cannot lookfor food, defend its territory or flee from danger. The fact that sleep is nonetheless common among animals suggests its restorative powers are essential. So does the fact that, if laboratory animals are deprived of it for long enough, they die.Some animals, though, have developed unique ways to balance the need for sleep and the need for staying alert. Dolphins and ducks can sleep with only half their brains at a time, leaving the other half alert. 67 Chinstrap penguins（帽带企鹅）, it seems, take their sleep in the form of thousands of tiny micro-naps.The researchers captured 14 penguins on King George Island, and their brain activity was tracked remotely through electrodes. While ducks sleep in long stretches, the researchers discovered that the penguins were napping for just a few seconds at a time, hundreds of times an hour.They offer two explanations for the penguins’ sleep patterns. The first is to do with external threats. Penguins often incubate（孵化）their eggs alone while their partners are away foraging for food. Colonies are threatened by brown skuas（棕贼鸥）. 68 Broken sleep may be an evolutionarily smart way of getting some shut-eye during longegg-guarding watches while still remaining able to react to danger.69 Birds with nests near the edge of the colony ought to be at greater risk than those in the centre. But birds on the edges of the colonyseemed to enjoy longer and deeper naps than those near the middle. That leads to the second suggestion, which is to do with the penguins themselves. Penguin colonies are noisy, crowded places, and threats may come from within as well as without. 70 Birds in the bustling, crime-ridden centre of the colony may simply find it harder to get any shut-eye than those living in the safer, quieter suburbs.Choosing between those theories will require more research. Both, of course, could prove to be true.IV. Summary WritingDirections: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.71. The Marketing Success of the Staley Cup QuencherIn the world of drinkware, the Stanley Cup Quencher has emerged as a true success story. captivating consumers and dominating, the market. This insulated tumbler has become a household name, with its popularity soaring across various demographics. The Stanley Cup Quencher’s success is not just a matter of luck; it is a testament to the power of effective product positioning.The company identified its target market as millennials and Gen Z consumers who value durability, style, and functionality in their drinkware. These consumers lead active lifestyles and are always on the。